FOR VECTOR A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN SILVER AND GOLD

Lanre Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector has risen to become a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria’s music industry. Whatever he has today, it’s as a result of hardwork. And for Vector, name is everything; a good name is better than silver or gold.

“We are about five in my family, I’m the fourth. All our dad has ever tried to teach us is that we should at all times stand for each other and be good to everyone around us. My dad can give his eyes to a stranger, that used to annoy my siblings and I but we later got to understand. There was a day I was in a bus and there were many police checkpoints. The police stopped the bus and one of them said to me, ‘you look like Mr. Ogunmefun’, I said I am his son. I didn’t think my father was famous in the town, but at certain times when the name was needed, it came to the rescue,” Vector told Saturday Beats.

“It made me sit and ask myself, if in the nearest future, if my son gets into any kind of trouble, will he be able to call my name? I just hope there won’t be any checkpoints then. So hopefully, my younger brother can say my brother is Vector when ‘trouble’ beckons,” he said.
For those who believe Vector isn’t in good terms with some artistes in the industry, Vector says he has no issue with anybody.

“I don’t have beef with artistes, I just get misunderstood sometimes and the ones who take it personal probably do so for different reasons: in most cases to get attention for themselves,” he said.
Vector believes he has to remain focused on his music, and so he’s not going to get involved in any relationship for now, but he loves all his fans regardless of gender.
“Serious relationships suffer especially when you are on the rise in your career so, considering a serious relationship has to wait a bit. The female fans are about as important in the general equation as the male ones. I don’t try to cope because doing so may infer that they are a problem. I’m as receptive as ever to all my fans,” Vector said.
Vector tries as much as possible to stay back and rest nights when he doesn’t have to be out for work as he says he doesn’t observe siesta. V.E.C. finds it hard to sleep during the day, so for him nights are precious.

 

Alicia Keys and her fashion style

Alicia Keys Biography

Birthdate: January 25, 1981

Alicia Keys Gets Her Start

R&B and hip-hop artist, Alicia Keys, was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. Alicia Keys' musical talent began to show when she was just five years old. Alicia Keys took piano lessons at an early age. Alicia Keys developed her vocal range singing in choir and began song writing in her early teens. Today Alicia Keys is praised for having song writing abilities beyond her years. Alicia Keys had high grades in high school and was able to graduate when she was 16. Alicia Keys jumped from high school to Columbia University but later left to pursue a life of music. Alicia Keys' musical influences growing up were Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and even Beethoven.

Alicia Keys Gets Her Break

Alicia Keys was approached by record labels and signed with Clive Davis' and Artista Records in 1998. When Clive left the company and started J. Records, Alicia Keys followed. In 2001 the 19 year-old released her first CD, Songs In A Minor, and critics are calling her Roberta Flack, with a hip-hop edge. The album even debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. The main reason it did so well was the first single, Fallin'. The song's a huge hit, and turned Alicia Keys into a household name. Alicia Keys' album also includes a groovy cover of a Prince song, How Come You Don't Call Me. Alicia Keys'newest album is due to hit store shelves November 18, 2003.

Alicia Keys - Did U know?

• Alicia was named one of People Magazine's Breakthrough Stars in 2001.
• Alicia Keys real name is Alicia Augello Cook.
• Alicia Keys wrote the song Butterflyz (on her album Songs in A Minor) when she was 14.

Alicia Keys Says...

"I'm a classically trained pianist, so [my music] has a classical zone in it. It has blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop. It's a fusion of everything that I am, which is a lot"

ALICIA KEYS...."HER FASHION STYLE"
Alicia Keys is best known for her anthemic female empowerment ballads, but her fearlessness extends all the way to her daring red carpet style. After rising to fame in the early 2000s with her hit songs "Fallin'" and "A Woman's Worth," Keys quickly established herself as one of the decade's most fashion-forward vocal talents. In honor of her being named one of ELLE's Women in Music, we look back at her top fashion looks. 



Here, Keys walks the red carpet at the 55th Grammy Awards in a black cutout dress by Azzedine Alaïa.

Wizkid's full biography

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is a talented singer, songwriter and performer. He kicked off his singing career at the early age of 11 when he recorded his first song with one ofNigeria’s celebrated music icons, OJB Jezreel. He went on to record a 7-track album, which he released in his church in Lagos, under the name of Lil’ Prinz; this was just a stint that earned him a remarkable deal of encouragement and recognition from family, his church and other artistes. Years later in 2006, with a new stage name, and a passion for making music and God-given talent, Wizkid got back into the studio to hone his craft. He continued to develop as a Singer and Songwriter by working under some of Nigeria’s biggest Musical names such as OJB Jezreel,Naeto C, Ikechukwu and many others. Over the next few years his talent as a Singer and Songwriter became evident and it resulted in Wiz being prominently featured alongside some of the biggest Artistes in Nigeria’s Music Industry to much critical and commercial acclaim. 2009 would prove to be Wizkid’s break-out year, as his collaboration with M.I on “Fast Money, Fast Cars” on the Talk About It album drew major attention to his distinct voice, singing style and penchant for great songwriting. He went on to feature on Kel’s “Turn by Turn”, the  Barcelos radio jingle and many other high profile projects. He also got signed to Banky W’sEmpire Mates Entertainment, and featured prominently on Banky’s “The W Experience” album. At the age of 20, this extremely talented and charming young man had already achieved so much, thanks to his drive and focus for turning his life’s experiences into incredible music. In 2010, he released his first singles, “Holla at your Boy”, “Gidi Girl” and “Ori Mi” with label mate, Skales; then there was the hit song, “Tease Me” which was just a studio freestyle that got leaked online and turned into a big hit in different parts of Nigeria and among Nigerians worldwide. He bagged the coveted award for the Promising Artiste of the Year at the 2010 edition of the Dynamix All Youth Awards, collaborated with several artistes and performed at some A-list events; some of which include the Soundcity Music Video Awards, Lord of the Ribs Lagos, Rhythm Unplugged, the Shutdown Concert with Rick Ross, the Koko Concert, Crack Ya Ribs Lagos, Face of Selera 2010 Abuja just to mention a few. Record Label: Empire Mates Entertainment Management: M.et.al Entertainment Nominations Promising Artiste of the Year, Dynamix All Youth Awards 2009 Song of the Year, Dynamix All Youth Awards 2010 Awards Promising Artiste of the Year, Dynamix All Youth Awards 2010

"I dont sleep in a casket, i meditate there"...says the area father (charly boy)

Charly Boy, the Area Fada  has come out to explain to his fans and Nigerians as a whole, who have been wondering why a normal being will chose to sleep in a coffin and he is also out to clear all misconceptions.............

From a particular source,it says that...According to Charly Boy: “Point of correction, I do not sleep in a casket, I sleep in my bed, it’s big and comfortable, I only lay in my casket when I do my meditation because it helps me to be focused, it tells me more about the imminence of death. My casket is a reminder. It wakes me up from slumber. It tells me, guy, you have got little or no time left, wake up, be creative and work.

‘’ Of course, when I read some of the comments of my people, I know a good number of us are ill-informed about quite a number of things. I think it is more of what the casket represents that shocks my people and they start reading meanings into it, depending on their level of understanding. But one question is what if the same wood that was used to build the casket was used to make a sofa or chair? 

‘’May be, all the hullabaloo about me sitting on a chair wouldn’t have been there in the first place? So, when people voiced their disapproval of my message via the image of a casket, I understand that they do that from a position of fear, fear of what the casket represents, Death. So, whatever people fear they antagonise. But, the fact that I have reminded myself and them about death does not really change a thing. It won’t draw your death near, and it won’t even shift it away. All it does is simply a reminder, to tread carefully’’.
The Area fada, through his Press Secretary, Adoyi Abah-Ali, added: “Only if a kidnapper can buy a casket for himself today, and begin to lay inside, constantly reminding himself that death looms even as he goes about kidnapping and extorting money from families. It’s possible to realise at a point that all his activities will one day end up in a casket, and there, his flesh will rotten. 

The same is applicable to all evil doers. They need to realise, like in the famous book, “Waiting for Godot” that the world is bizarre and empty, as vanity plus vanity will always end up in vanity. Crime no dey pay “.

Charly Boy went further to emphasise that his coffin is sending a message. “Take a critical look at my image inside the coffin, it speaks volume. I always lay in my casket with my cap, glasses, and shoes on. I’m always well- dressed. Yes, it is always done intentionally to tell us that your glory disappears with all the wealth you must have acquired the very day you go to that coffin. The only thing left of you is your history and your legacy. The crux of the message is to leave a legacy, so we can live forever, not in the physical, but in people’s memories.  As for me, I will live forever”.

Damola Olatunji finally ties the knot......

I learnt that whatever the lord has joined together ,let no man put asunder……

Some days ago, precisely on Saturday, April 8, 2013, promising Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji got married to his lover of seven years, Raliat Abiodun Sobowale fondly called Rally by her friends. The wedding was held in Lagos at the Ikoyi Marriage registry.

The event was witnessed by friends and family members of the new couple who were overjoyed of finally legalizing their romantic relationship.

We heard from a reliable source that, Damola revealed that he now feels favoured for marrying his wife. “Like the Bible said that he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord. I feel favoured now,” the actor had told them

And pertaining the way he intends to handle his female fans , the talented actor disclosed that, “I have always drawn the line between fans and friends. There are fans and there are friends. It is just the same way (I intend to do now that I married).'

Speaking further, Damola disclosed that he intends to handle controversies that might arise from his wife, doubting reports about him in the media. He said, “I strongly believe with the fact that she (his wife) understands the nature of my job. I don't think anybody would want to write any negative report about me.”

Damola, however, said that, “I did my bachelor's eve party before I got married, that means I have said goodbye to my bachelor's life. Definitely, I want people to know that I am now married.” When asked if that means goodbye to all the disturbing female fans, he maintained that, “I don't really know what you mean by 'fipas' (flings), my relationship with Rally has been for about seven years. Everybody knows me to be a very strong believer of the marriage institution.”

So it’s a notice to every female out there that is a fan of his that he now belongs to Rally ooooooo(Mrs  Olatunji)..CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY MARRIED LIFE.

What do you think about brain teasers?

Here are some brain teasing riddles that gets u thinking ...................... 

1. I am a box that holds keys without locks, yet they can unlock your soul. What am I? 

Answer: A Piano

2. How could a cowboy ride into town on Friday, stay two days, and ride out on Friday? 

Answer: His horse is named Friday!

  

3. He starts and ends 2 common English words. One painful in love, one painful in everyday matter. 

Do you know what 2 words I must be? 

Answer: Heartache and Headache

          

You can always check up here for riddles that can get your friends thinking 

You can't afford to make a mistake in a life long contrast...CAN YOU?

        10 QUESTIONS EVERY SINGLE SHOULD ASK HIM/HERSELF  BEFORE EVER THINKING OF GETTING MARRIED TO THAT SPOUSE OF YOURS ;

   Are in love with her/him as you claim to be because of whom he/she is of because of what you intend to make of her/him:

              The classic mistake. Never marry potential. The golden rule is, if you can’t behappy with the person the way he or she is now, don’t get married. As a colleague of mine so wisely put it, “You actually can expect people to change after their married… for the worst!”

So when it comes to the other person’s spirituality, character, personal hygiene, communication skills, and personal habits, make sure you can live with these as they are now.

   Are you focusing more on chemistry than on character:

              Chemistry ignites the fire, but good character keeps it burning. Beware of the “I’m in love” syndrome. “I’m in love” often means, “I’m in lust.” Attraction is there, but have you carefully checked out this person’s character?

Here are four character traits to definitely check for:

Humility: Does this person believe that “doing the right thing” is more important than personal comfort?

Do I want to be more like this person? Would I like my child to turn out like him or her?

Kindness: Does this person enjoy giving pleasure to other people? How does s/he treat people s/he doesn’t have to be nice to? Does s/he do volunteer work? Give charity?

Responsibility: Can I depend on this person to do what s/he says s/he’s going to do?

Happiness: Does this person like himself? Does s/he enjoy life? Is s/he emotionally stable?

Ask yourself: Do I want to be more like this person? Do I want to have a child with this person? Would I like my child to turn out like him or her?

#3. What’s the level of understanding in the relationship:

               Men and women have unique emotional needs, and more often than not, it is the man who just doesn’t “get it.” Jewish tradition places the onus on the man to understand the emotional needs of a woman and to satisfy them.

The unique need of a woman is to be loved — to feel that she is the most important person in her husband’s life. The husband needs to give her consistent, quality attention.

This is most apparent in Judaism’s approach to intimacy. The Torah obligates the husband to meet the intimate needs of his wife. Intimacy is always on the woman’s terms. Men are goal-oriented, especially when it comes this area. As a wise woman once pointed out, “Men have two speeds: on and off.” Women are experience-oriented. When a man is able to switch gears and become more experience-oriented, he will discover what makes his wife very happy. When the man forgets about his own needs and focuses on giving his wife pleasure, amazing things happen.

#4. Do you share some important things in common:

       There are three basic ways we connect with another person:  chemistry and compatibility

 share common interests

 share common life goal

Make sure you share the deeper level of connection that sharing life goals provide. After marriage, the two of you will either grow together or grow apart. To avoid growing apart, you must figure out what you’re “living for,” while you’re single — and then find someone who has come to the same conclusion as you.

This is the true definition of a “soul mate.” A soul mate is a goal mate — two people who ultimately share the same understanding of life’s purpose and therefore share the same priorities, values and goals.

#5. Are you too intimately involved:

           Intimacy before the commitment of marriage can be a big problem because it often precludes a fully honest exploration of important issues. Physical involvement tends to cloud one’s mind. And a clouded mind is not inclined to make good decisions.

It is not necessary to take a “test drive” in order to find out if a couple is physically compatible. If you do your homework and make sure you are intellectually and emotionally compatible, you don’t have to worry about it. Of all the studies done on divorce, incompatibility in the intimate arena is almost never cited as a main reason why people divorce.

#6. You pick the wrong person because you do not have a deeper emotional connection with this person:

           To evaluate whether you have a deeper emotional connection or not, ask: “Do I respect and admire this person?”

This does not mean, “Am I impressed by this person?” We are impressed by a Mercedes. We do not respect someone because they own a Mercedes. You should be impressed by qualities of creativity, loyalty, determination, etc.

Also ask: “Do I trust this person?” This also means, “Is he/she emotionally stable? Do I feel I can rely on him/her?

#7. Do you feel emotionally safe or are you all tensed up:

           Ask yourself the following questions: Do I feel calm, peaceful and relaxed with this person? Can I fully be myself and express myself with this person? Does this person make me feel good about myself? Do you have a really close friend who does make you feel this way? Make sure the person you marry makes you feel the same way!

Are you afraid of this person in any way? You should not feel you need to monitor what you say because you are afraid of how the other person will view it. If you’re afraid to express your feelings and opinions openly, there’s a problem with the relationship.

Be on the look out for someone who is always trying to change you.

Another aspect of feeling safe is that you don’t feel the other person is trying to control you. Controlling behaviors are a sign of an abusive person. Be on the look out for someone who is always trying to change you. There’s a big difference between “controlling” and “making suggestions.” A suggestion is made for your benefit; a control statement is made for their benefit.

#8. You don’t put everything on the table are you the all secretive type:

        Anything that bothers you about the relationship must be brought up for discussion. Bringing up the uncomfortable stuff is the only way to evaluate how well the two of you communicate, negotiate, and work together. Over the course of a lifetime, difficulties will inevitably arise. You need to know now, before making a commitment: Can you resolve your differences and find compromises that work for both of you?

Never be afraid to let the person know what bothers you. This is also a way for you to test how vulnerable you can be with this person. If you can’t be vulnerable, then you can’t be intimate. The two go hand in hand.

#9. Is the relationship just a means of escape from personal problems and unhappiness:

        If you are unhappy and single, you’ll probably be unhappy and married, too. If you are unhappy and single, you’ll probably be unhappy and married, too. Marriage does not fix personal, psychological and emotional problems. If anything, marriage will exacerbate them.

If you are not happy with yourself and your life, take responsibility to fix it now while you are single. You’ll feel better, and your future spouse will thank you.

#10. Is he/she  triangulated:

          To be “triangulated” means a person is emotionally dependent on someone or something else while trying to develop another relationship. A person who hasn’t separated from his or her parents is the classic example of triangulation. People can also be triangulated with things as well, such as work, drugs, Internet, hobbies, sports or money.

     Be sure that you and your partner are free of triangles. The person caught in the triangle cannot be fully emotionally available to you. Even before marriage you shouldn’t be an option to your spouse you should be his/her piority.