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Surprise Surprise! Arguably Nigeria’s biggest comedian, Basketmouth, hits the booth alongside eLDee and Wizkid to give us what would be his official single “Where You Dey”. You’ll be surprised by his lyrical skills. Thumbs up from me. Your thoughts? “If you call him-Mr. Multi-talented you might be right-He raps-very well at that, he is a Comedian and finally a Compere extraordinaire. Some have even come to refer to him has the Crown Prince of Comedy; whether that’s a right assertion is a topic for another day. But we can tell you for a fact that he is good at his job.   The new deal with him right now, is that he is remembering what majorly brought him to the entertainment scene in the first place-Music. He had fallen madly in love in the 90′s with Rap Music better known now has Hip-Hop. His many influences or inspirations then were the likes of Wu Tang Clan- made up of the likes of Method Man, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Raekwon, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastards, Inspectah Decks ...

Mr Innocent Idibia  known 2face is back with another video off his classic album Unstoppable International Edition. This track was on repeat for weeks after I started listening to the album. The video was shot on location in Ghana and directed by Isaac Offei Awuah. Watch out for new material and possibly a new album from 2face this year. Lovely video!

Last wednesday, 9ice and other superstars stormed Industry Nite @Oriental Hotel Lagos to celebrate his birthday. The indigenous music powerhouse, who recently put out TWO solid albums, thrilled the crowd with his performance. Other artists like Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Vector, Lord of Ajasa, Jahbless and Ajayi Brothers also hit the stage as you can see below. The likes of Don Jazzy, Terry G, ID Cabasa, Sexy Steel, Modenine, Dr SID and many others were there to show support. It takes someone with real clout to put this off in the industry, and 9ice is that one guy. If you haven’t bought his new albums, do so ASAP! I strongly recommend.

 •Chevrolet records best ever global sales By Moses Akaigwe [igwemos@sunnewsonline] The popular Chevrolet brand sold 4.76 million vehicles around the world in 2011, setting a new global sales record, which has driven General Motors’ (GM’s) global sales to more than nine million vehicles, up eight per cent compared with 2010.  With this performance, General Motors has regained its title as the world’s top-selling automaker from Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp. The Detroit-based automaker’s return to the top slot comes after its 2009 tax payer-funded bankruptcy restructuring allowed it to cut its spiraling legacy costs.  According to the figures released by GM a few days ago, U.S. led the way for Chevrolet with total vehicle sales of 1,775,812 up more than 13 percent from 2010.  China posted record sales of 595,068, up 9.5 percent from the previous year. Other markets that posted significant year-over-year increases include Vietnam (79 percent), Russia (49 p...

 • Marvis Chinelo Offor  With KATE HALIM katehalim@ymail.com 07042146485 Marvis Chinelo Offor, a super model from Delta State was engraved into the minds of Nigerian fashionistas when she emerged as one of the top 5 models of MNET’s Face of Africa in 2009. She was also a runner-up for the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010.  In 2011, Marvis participated in Arise Fashion Week and Music Meets Runway. A typically upbeat, easy to work with, this young woman has carved a niche for herself through her professionalism and commitment which sets her apart from her peers.  In a recent chat with Daily Sun, Marvis shed more light on her steady rise in the modeling world. Excerpts: How lucrative has modeling been for you?  The modelling industry in Nigeria is growing, hopefully it is going to be better in the nearest future. It has not been easy but we are getting by. I just pray for better deals as a model. It has been quite lucrative in the sense that I pay my ...

• Jeep Wrangler after the press launch by Weststar By Moses Akaigwe [igwemos@sunnewsonline] Jeep’s iconic design and consummate capabilities have come a long way since the brand’s first austere military vehicle - launched more than 70 years back - turned into a true automotive phenomenon. Since then, the Jeep marque has unveiled a series of unique Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) that express the brand’s core attributes whilst adding premium style and comfort.  During the last quarter of last year, the brand and some of its latest vehicles were officially introduced into the Nigerian market courtesy of Weststar Associates Limited (the company that also distributes the full ranges of Mercedes-Benz products locally). The Jeep line-up in Nigeria comprises the Compass, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Patriot, and Wrangler  Only a few weeks later, an array of Jeep products were showcased at the Dubai Motor Show held in November and covered by Daily Sun Motoring.  At the ...

•To begin kidnap of wives, children of govt functionaries The Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has threatened to adopt a change of tactics in a message posted on YouTube yesterday. The sect also restated that it was behind last week’s attacks in Kano saying bombings and shootings were to avenge the torture of its members.  “We were responsible,” a voice identified as that of suspected Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau says in audio played over a picture of him. “I ordered  it and I will give that order again and again. God gave us victory.”  A spokesman for the group had earlier claimed responsibility for  coordinated bombings and shootings on January 20 in Kano which left at least 185 people dead. Police stations were the main targets.  Shekau said in the message that “we attacked the security formations because  our members were arrested and tortured. Our women and children have also been arrested.” He then issued another threat: “They should know ...