#HNNKids Cuteness OVERLOAD with Aragorn Fani-Kayode son of @Snowhitey1 @RealFFK

Baby Aragon and Mommy Precious via @Snowhiteey Instagram 

Chai, I got some cuteness OVERLOAD today of one dynamic kid who will still taste the presidency one day. Yeah, he's going to be Nigeria's President some day and I'll be in my old folks home at 93yo watching his inauguration at 43yo. L'il Aragorn Fani-Kayode is the son of Miss United Nations 2014, Philantropist and dynamic mom Precious Chikwendu Fani-Kayode and of course dad is mighty politician and mega public figure Femi Fani-Kayode.

First his dad posted a lovely photo of them on his Facebook profile page as they were about to step out, them mom posted hers too on her Instagram. The love for this boy is so special. He's growing right in front of our eyes on social media. Aragorn is the ONLY SON of Fani-Kayode who has several lovely daughters. Dad's Facebook post below. Cheers to "President A" my lil man!--KOO

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#HNNAfrica2016 #Video The @OfficialEFCC's obsession with DETAINING @RealFFK (May 2016)

#HNNAfrica2016 My #VIDEO on how #RITUALISM is prevalent in #Nollywood

@RealDonaldTrump RIPS #FidelCastro in an #RIP #HNNGov

Trump tweeted and exclamation tweet.

"Fidel Castro is dead!"

He further called Castro a brutal dictator. Mr Trump, who takes office in January, said he hoped Cubans could move towards a freer future.

Castro came to power in 1959 and ushered in a Communist revolution. He defied the US for decades, surviving many assassination plots.

Supporters said he returned Cuba to the people. Critics called him a dictator.

With files from BBC

#HNNGov Why #NnamdiKanu MAY get the DEATH PENALTY from #Buhari government.

Wake up #Biafra 95% chance Nnamdi Kanu is going to RECEIVE a DEATH SENTENCE for treason and terrorism from the Nigerian government after his trial. His followers have done the wrong thing all along. Totally #DISLOYAL and made his case worse! Many actually think they are loyal. Sit your ass on social media crying over the Amnesty International report. Nnamdi next. Call me whatever names you want, crackhead, ashawo, this and that, he's not my brother nor YOURS! Biafrans (not Igbos) are the most disloyal fools I've ever met. 

I told u March 2016 that IPOB will be declared a terror group end of year, it happened. Kanu and company got terror charges tagged on. Dictator King B will get the US and British to add IPOB to terror lists. Trump cares less about Biafra. He's too busy preventing the separation of Amerca NOT Nigeria. Many of you even missed a crucial feature about IPOB in Newsweek. You made international news. My colleague Conor wrote the article. All that one FFK is saying is just to tell you Kanu is more intelligent than you. I'm all for him fleeing this country fast. 

You his followers the brainwashed ones are the problem that will suffer the wrath. Save this status dumbass illiterates. I can't believe I even aligned with this movement a year ago November 2015. Wanna fight me, come to Twitter where I have 68.3K followers in real time. I don't spend time here much anymore. Facebook slows down my laptop.

Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo
Twitter/IG @HNNAfrica

@RealFFK reflects on the DEATH of #FidelCastro in #Cuba #HNNMemorial

The powerful Nigerian politician released a short statement on the communist leader's death. I personally loved Fidel and studied what the beef with America was about when I was a kid. Thank God Obama lifted that embargo and the CIA didn't end up killing him.

FFK'S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FIDEL CASTRO

I admired the defiant spirit, passion, strength, commitment and courage of Fidel Castro.
He was a blessing to the oppressed people of the world and a friend to Africa.
Under his leadership Cuba's role in the struggle for black majority rule and the fight against apartheid in Zimbabwe and South Africa cannot be underestimated or downplayed.
He played a similar role in the bitter struggle against colonialism and neo-colonialism in Angola, Mozambique and Namibia. He was a warrior to the core and a great leader. He was also a blessing to the Cuban people and they really loved him.
May the soul of this great titan rest in peace.

#HNNKids Diversity's Little Perry Kiely (Britain's Got Talent) is all GROWN with a six pack too!

Diversity’’s Perri Kiely (right) is ALL grown up with an impressive six pack. Pictured with I’m a Celeb’s Jordan Banjo (left)

Perri was known for his cute little face, amazing dance moves and extra big hair in Britain Got talent where he beat Susan Boyle on his dance moves..

He is all grown up now at 20 years old, and thanks to all those years of extreme dancing, has got an impressive six pack.

Jordan Banjo shared the shocking picture on Instagram with his 52.5k followers. Perri shows off his toned physique as he poses poolside in the sun, next to his friends who have equally impressive six-packs.

Fans took to the comments section to praise how good the boys looked in the picture. As well as performing at the Royal Variety Show several times, the dance troop have gone on to tour the UK multiples times, carried the London 2012 Olympic Games torch and released their own fitness DVD – which has clearly been working for the boys.

Perri now works as a presenter and has co-hosted the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards.

Diversity has recently announced their next UK tour – which will take place in 2017.

With files from The Sun U.K

#HNNOpinion @ClementAEse a #NigerianYouth QUESTIONS the availability of Firearms in #Nigeria #HNNCrime

: Aghadaghebalu Clement Ese (Handout)

I met this young man on Instagram and he convinced me to read his piece. I loved it so much as I am a gun violence activist and believe you should still have guns for protection and not for crimes. However, Nigeria does not have a second amemdment law like the United States with respect to the right to bear arms freely. I decided to publish his article on my blog, something I never do. There are some youth who really impress me with their thoughts. Read this awesome piece below.

The Availability of firearms and light weapons in our contemporary Nigerian society : How do they found their way in ?

The availability of small arms and light weapons in our communities is a threat to our National security. Any society with high numbers of illegal arms is prone to violence ( electoral violence, domestic violence and regular communal crisis.

Take Rivers State Nigeria for example, the ongoing amnesty programs for cultists in a sub-region of the state had a recorded a massive turnout. A total number of eight thousands five hundred and seventy-two (8572) arms of different categories were handed over to the State governor today.

According to United Nations Office For Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

Illicit flows of small arms and light weapons undermine security and the rule of law. They are often a factor behind the forced displacement of civilians and massive human rights violations.

This region in Rivers state has been experiencing internal torments, as those who has access to guns and other weapons became rulers of the day and rulers of the night. The news of death became a normal news in the airwaves, regular cult crashes and electoral violence became a normal life in that area until the governor finally got the wisdom to initiate the Amnesty programs .

The question on our lips now is how did these weapons find their way into our society?

Agreed that weapons are expensive and those that are selling them as licensed gun dealers in our societies don't just sell to any person. If this is true it means only those who have political influence and economic power are those who have access to them.

90 percent of illegal arms in Nigeria found their way in during elections ( ref. Criminology and Justice system By Dambazau 2006), power seeking politicians will buy guns and then handover the guns to thugs to be used in electoral rigging and malpractices and after the election season they will find it too difficult to recover the guns because the boys now view the guns as another means to get to the top because our society celebrates wealth irrespective of the source.

We must not also dispute the fact that some evil minded humans can go any miles to get weapons whenever they are in need of them.

It will interest you to know that top Countries within the United Nations who are preaching against violence of any kind, in every part of the globe are the same countries that are selling this weapons because of their capitalist mindsets

As a report from the control arms campaign, Shattered Lives, mentions:

"The five permanent members of the UN Security Council—France, Russia, China, the UK, and the USA—together account for 88 per cent of the world’s conventional arms exports; and these exports contribute regularly to gross abuses of human rights.”

The guns that were retrieved in the case of Rivers state may one day go back into the society to achieve some certain personal interest in a world that is controlled by Capitalists if they are not handed over to our national armoury.

#StopTheViolence

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@realDonaldTrump: "[Barron] is smart and strong and good. He's got a good heart." #HNNKids

@realDonaldTrump: "[Barron] is smart and strong and good. He's got a good heart."  Trump said. I wrote about this lucky kid who gets to live in the White House soon, the son of Donald and Melania Trump.

He is also the first White House son to actually live in there since John F. Kennedy Jr in 1963. Since John John, all the WH sons have been adults living elsewhere. More young daughters lived in the WH. 

#HNNMoney $480M Abacha loot heading to #Nigeria says @GarShehu #Nigerian govt spokesman

The Nigerian Presidency said that they did not donate $500M to Hillary Clinton's campaign and that the $480M Abacha loot is the one that we should be getting instead from the USA. Abacha is a late former Head of State who allegedly stole trillions and hid them in several foreign banks, most recovered and Nigerians claim has been re-looted over and over by successive governments.

Garba Shehu the Presidential Spokesman tweeted stating that there has been a judgement made and also an extra $1M is coming from the Alamieyeseigha account of a late former governor who also looted his state's money. Hopefully some will be used to re-energize this recession and end it.

Explore #HNNMoney for financial stories.

2. That he donated $500m to Hillary's campaign and that Donald Trump is angry. This has gone viral, sadly Nigerians are believing it!

— Garba Shehu 🇳🇬 (@GarShehu) November 18, 2016

6. A FGN account has already been given for the return of one million Dollars from Alamisiegha.

— Garba Shehu 🇳🇬 (@GarShehu) November 18, 2016

#HNNTraffic @FRSCNigeria WARNS against overloading your vehicles

The Federal road safety corps regulates traffic and the roads in Nigeria. This is a prevalent problem where drivers commercial or private overload cars and buses and end up causing numerous accidents. This one is carrying grass. Some carry more complicated loads. This driver has had his car impounded!

Explore #HNNTraffic to read traffic stories.

#HNNCrime #Nigerian man rapes and kills a VIRGIN and paraded NAKED in #Abia state

Luckily for his guy, they did not beat him and burn him to death which is the norm in Nigeria. This past week has been plagued with jungle justice after a young teen was beaten and burned allegedly in Lagos. That investigation is still going on. This guy is lucky. They should just hand him to the cops now. I heard the poor woman was being mocked for being a virgin before he was killed by this animal.

#HNNMusic #KanyeWest says Black #America should not focus on #RACISM anymore

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Yeezy did not vote in 2016 and still says he will be running for President in 2020. He however says that if he could have voted, he would have voted for Trump. Kanye says we shouldn't focus on racism anymore and that America is a racist country period. He said he would have voted for Trump. We know that Kim Kardashian his wife supported Hillary. Is this the same Kanye who said George Bush is racist? Watch the videos of his political monologue at his San Pablo concert.

#Trump Presidency may bring #Israel economic boom #HNNMoney

Well lets see what Bibi and the Don have in store. #MIGA

#HNNTerror US Government WARNS #Nigerian govt on the deaths of the Shia in #Kano

The death of the Shiites in Kano by Nigerian forces has finally got the attention of the US government. It happened in Kaduna last year too and President Buhari has NOT addressed it. State Department Spokesman John Kirby sent a press release out yesterday warning the Nigerian government. Well the game has changed. It's now TRUMP and I wanna see how he's gonna handle this Muslim on Muslim crime.  Below is the press release. 

Press Statement

John Kirby
Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC

November 17, 2016

The United States is deeply concerned by the deaths of dozens of Nigerians during clashes between individuals participating in a Shia procession and the Nigerian Police Force in Kano State on November 14. While the matter is still under investigation, we are troubled by the apparent disproportionate response by the police. This is the latest in a series of violent incidents between security forces and members of the Shia Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), some of which have resulted in deaths, destruction of property, and the arbitrary detention of IMN members. The United States calls for calm and restraint on all sides, a reduction of tensions, and greater communication between Shia citizens and government authorities.

Members of the Shia community, like other religious communities, have the right to assemble, peacefully express their religious beliefs, and mark their celebrations. We call on the Nigerian government to protect and defend these rights. It is also incumbent on members of the IMN and all Nigerian citizens to respect the rule of law and cooperate with the police as they attempt to maintain public order.

We continue to urge the government to ensure accountability for the deaths of more than 300 IMN members during December 15, 2015 clashes between the IMN and security forces in Zaria, Kaduna State. We also call on the Nigerian government to conduct a transparent investigation of the latest incidents and bring to account anyone responsible for violating the law.

Source

#HNNCrime Nigerian Muslim cleric in court for FINGERING Daughter and having her RUB HIS PENIS at night #HNNReligion

A Muslim cleric, Ishaq Gbadegesin, who allegedly fingered his daughter’s private part and also asking her to rub his penis at night was on Tuesday granted N100, 000 bail by an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The amount of pedophilia in Nigeria is astounding!

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/11/cleric-court-fingering-daughters-private-part-asking-rub-penis-night/

#HNNMemorial Naij.com PhotoJournalist Yinka Adeparusi has DIED!

Credits Naij.com

It is truly a sad day as we keep hearing more deaths occurring. Now comes word that Yinka Adeparusi a renowned photojournalist with Naij.com has passed away. Sources tell #HNNAfrica that Adeparusi was last seen alive on Sunday November 13th 2016 at about 1pm when he stepped out of his apartment quick and never came back. He went missing only to find out the next day that he was in an Okada motorcycle accident.

There has been several bike accidents this past week and it is something tragic. He was an Ace photojournalist and known to many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

#HNNPolitics #HillaryClinton supporters leaving #ElectionNight event to GO HOME! #Election2016

The crowd at Hillary Clinton's campaign night event has thinned and the mood is somber at almost 1 a.m. It is now 7am in #Nigeria. She ran a good race but not her time. hat e-mail scandal boils down to the Benghazi incident. Crowd is thinning #Clinton HQ at Javits. Some staffers tearing up. No music playing. Anxious/somber mood to say least. @HillaryClinton still has to concede

Could @MelaniaTrump be our NEXT @Flotus? #Election2016 #HNNPolitics

She might be the First Lady of the United States soon. Melania Trump will be the definition of the American dream. Look at the picture below. It's a #Maga like picture I found online. lolz--KOO

#HNNHealth #Marijuana wins BIG on US #ElectionNight #HNNPolitics #Election2016

Californians vote to legalize recreational use of #Marijuana #Potheads and #Florida medical us (YAY on that one) As a Pharmacist, I;m a big fan of medical marijuana. It's cheaper and very effective than Ondansetron and the rest of the expensive pharmaceutical garbage. Heard Massachussets and Nevada were legalized too. I wish we could vote for gay marriage here too--KOO

@AnnCoulter RIPS Liberal TV networks all #ElectionNight, Asks Obamas to MOVE OUT tonight! #HNNPolitics

The tweets say it all. Clinton News Network CNN has to be cautious after 20000 gaffe. 

** BREAKING: CNN finally gives GA to TRUMP **

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) November 9, 2016

** BREAKING!  MSNBC finally concedes FL! **

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) November 9, 2016

Hey, media!  No need to lie anymore!  The people have spoken.

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) November 9, 2016

Of course, the decent thing would be for the Obamas to move out tonight.

— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) November 9, 2016

#HNNpolitics This little Girl says "My Grandpa is about to be President" She's got dreams too #Election2016

That's Ivanka Trump's daughter. Caption yours. "Some day a girl will be President too....and that's ME!"

#HNNPolitics Sheriff Joe Arpiao LOST bid for 7th term in #Maricopa #ElectionNight

Maricopa County USA infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio lost his bid for a seventh term. Sheriff Arpaio will probably bag and appointment in Trump's cabinet. Save this post. The tough talking and acting law enforcement officers is known for many crazy things including making inmates wear PINK underwear. Gogle his toughass history on inmates lolz--KOO

#BREAKING #HNNPolitics Donald Trump WINS #Georgia #Election2016 #ElectionNight

The race is getting tighter. I lived in that redneck state and it's all Republican. The black vote is weak there. Georgia is about getting OUT to vote. Trump is actually doing better with minorities than Romney did in 2012. Dow Jones futures plummeted by more than 700 points on election night. Change has come and it looks like he's making America great again. Long as all the police hating and gun violence STOPS! Trump's my friend! the electoral votes are now 222-209 Trump--KOO

Is #HillaryClinton GIVING UP already? "Whatever Happens" #HNNPolitics #Election2016

This is so emotional. Should she not catch up, I voted for Trump in early polls but I am still proud of her for repping the girl child. I am a feminist so I know. She ran a good campaign but we must say no to recycled leaders. She tweeted below:

This team has so much to be proud of. Whatever happens tonight, thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/x13iWOzILL

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 9, 2016

#BREAKING Hillary Clinton projected to WIN #Virginia and #Colorado, Trump #Ohio #Election2016

NBC is projecting Hillary as he winner in Colorado and also Virginia while Trump is set to take Ohio which was supposed to have the Hillary steam. She was campaigning there vigorously with LeBron James and other stars. Trump didn't use stars. He just kept preaching on the road. The problem with celebrities are that voters hear their message and it escapes the next minute from their ears. 

#HNNPolitics Trump winning #Florida VOTES. Have Hispanics ditched #Clinton? #Election2016

In Florida, about 291k votes have gone to third-party candidates. Clinton is currently behind by about 136k votes. There has been this notion that Hillary will capture all the minority votes over there. Looks like the Deplorables ain't having it--KOO

#HNNPoliticsTrump LEADING #Clinton with 167 votes to her 109 in the race to 270 #Election2016

Those grey states are too close to call. Counting is still going on. Everyone is on the edge. Many are moving to Canada. The borders in Nigeria are also wide open. This is all so funny. I predicted this kind of night for President Trump and First Lady Melania.

#HNNPolitics The New York Times needle is driving folks CRAZY! #Election2016

Twitter@RyanMcCarthy

The New York Times has a wildly swinging forecast needle that’s driving everyone insane. The New York Times is capturing readers' anxiety in real time with each bounce of its wildly swinging election forecast needle.

At the beginning of the night, the forecast heavily favored Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. But as results came in showing an unexpected lead for Donald Trump in key battleground states, the live forecast shifted towards Trump.

The real-time needle didn't stay still for long. At times, the needle seemed to bounce unpredictably from Trump's side to Clinton's, and back.

Panicking readers took to Twitter after each dramatic oscillation, and eventually starting venting about the needle itself

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#HNNPolitics Trump LEADING in electoral votes but Clinton may take Battleground #Ohio #Election2016

So far Electoral vote count - @realDonaldTrump leads @HillaryClinton 147 to 109. #ElectionNight. he electoral votes determines the winner at 270. Both sides are nervous in battle ground #Ohio, one of the poorest states in America. I think Clinton will take that state so lets just wait.

#HNNPolitics Republicans have held on to KEY STATES to control US SENATE #Election2016

Republicans held on to key Senate seats in Indiana and Florida on Tuesday as they sought to hold off the Democrats' bid to retake the Senate majority.

But Democrats grabbed a Republican-held seat in Illinois in a race that has been described as a "coin flip" between the two parties.

The main focus of US and world media has been on the brutal race for the White House between the Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Historically, Presidents have always struggled to pass their agenda while contending with an opposition-run House and Senate.

Republicans hold a majority of 54 to 46 in the Senate, which means Democrats need to pick up just four seats to take the majority if Ms Clinton wins the White House.

Some observers have suggested the possibility of a hung Senate providing the Vice President, either Republican Mike Pence or Democrat Tim Kaine, with the deciding vote.

Now if Hillary wins and the whole Senate is Republican, that is a recipe for disaster right there. My own gun laws will hit another 4 years of a roadblock as Obama couldn't get the gun loving NRA folks in the GOP to pass any decent laws. Lets keep watching!--KOO

With files from the Independent

#HNNMusic The #Headies nominations are OUT! Kiss Daniels came Through!

They bill it as Nigeria's Grammys. Well, I've already highlighted he winners. I'm a 28 year Music Journalist and Publicist plus also a past North American Grammy Judge. One day Ayo Animashaun will invite me.

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review.
EMERGENCY – D’BANJ
PRAY FOR ME – DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR
LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI
ORENTE – ADEKUNLE GOLD
SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.
DJ COUBLON ‘GOOD TIME & RABA’
PHEELS – ‘PICK UP & LAGOS BOYS’ – OLAMIDE
LEGENDURY BEATS – ‘FINAL – BABA NLA’ WIZKID
YOUNG JOHN – ‘MAMA’ – KISS DANIEL
MASTAKRAFT – ‘FADA FADA’, ‘CONNECT’ – PHYNO
OSCAR HERMAN-ACKAH – ‘PRAY FOR ME’ – DAREY

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director.
EMERGENCY (D’BANJ) – UNLIMITED LA
MARY (SEYI SHAY) – MEJI ALABI
SOLDIER (FALZ THA BAD GUY) – CLARENCE PETERS
MADE FOR YOU – BANKY W
BAD – TIWA SAVAGE FEAT. WIZKID – SESAN

BEST R&B/POP ALBUM

A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single individual or group).
NEW ERA – KISS DANIEL
WANTED – WANDE COAL
KLITORIS – BRYMO
NAKED – DAREY
SEYI OR SHAY – SEYI SHAY

BEST R&B SINGLE

A category for the best R&B single in the year under review (by a single individual or group).
LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI
MADE FOR YOU – BANKY W
SUPER WOMAN – WANDE COAL
PRAY FOR ME – DAREY
ADUKE – TJAN
SMILE – SHAYDEE

BEST POP SINGLE

A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)
MAMA – KISS DANIEL
FINAL (BABA NLA) – WIZKID
PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT. OREZI, IYANYA, OLAMIDE, KCEE
EMERGENCY – D’BANJ
FADA FADA – PHYNO FEAT. OLAMIDE
MONEY – TIMAYA FEAT. FLAVOUR

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE

A category for the best Reggae/Dancehall single in the year under review (by single individual or group).
1. NO KISSING’ – PATORANKING FT SARKODIE
BODY HOT – PRAIZ FT. JESSE JAGZ & STONE BWOY
JAGA LOVE – JESSE JAGZ
OLOWO – CYNTHIA MORGAN
PAM PAM – KETCHUP
TIMAYA – I LIKE THE WAY

BEST RAP ALBUM

A Non-Voting Category for the Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year Under Review.
EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE
POWERFUL – ILL BLISS
STORIES THAT TOUCH – FALZ
LIL’ KESH – YAGI

BEST COLLABO

A voting category for the best R&B, Pop or Hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).
SOLDIER – FALZ FEAT. SIMI
REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT. OREZI, IYANYA, OLAMIDE, KCEE
OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
WAIT – SOLIDSTAR FEAT. TIWA SAVAGE
NO KISSING – PATORANKING FEAT. SARKODIE
MONEY – TIMAYA FEAT. FLAVOUR

BEST RAP SINGLE

A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap.
EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE
ASAMALEKUN – REMINISCE
JAGABAN – YCEE
CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI – ILL BLISS
AGU JI NDI MEN – A-Q
SHOW YOU SOMETHING – BOOGEY

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE(MALE)

A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album.
BRYMO – SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING
DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR – PRAY FOR ME
SHAYDEE – SMILE
WANDE COAL – SUPER WOMAN
RIC HASSANI – GENTLEMAN

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album.
SIMI – LOVE DON’T CARE
SEYI SHAY – RIGHT NOW
ARAMIDE FEAT. ADEKUNLE GOLD – LOVE ME
OMAWUMI FEAT. ANGELIE KIDJO – PLAY NA PLAY

NEXT RATED

This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming act in the year under review.
YCEE
TEKNO
MR. EAZI
HUMBLESMITH
ARAMIDE

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION

A voting category for the best new artiste in the year under review.
KISS DANIEL – NEW ERA
SEYI SHAY – SEYI OR SHAY
LIL’ KESH – YAGI
RUNTOWN – GHETTO UNIVERSITY

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

A non-voting category for the Rap Artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album.
ILL BLISS – CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI
REMINSCE – ASALAMALEKU
YCEE – JAGABAN
BOOGEY – SHOW YOU SOMETHING
A-Q – AGU JI NDI MEN’
MODENINE – NO MATTER WHAT

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street.
OLAMIDE – WHO YOU EPP
AJEBUTTER FEAT. FALZ – BAD GANG
KOKER – KO LE WERK
YCEE – JAGABAN
SMALL DOKTA – GBERA
2T BOYS – CUSTOMER DADA NI

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends.
PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO
YOU SUPPOSE KNOW – BEZ
WAIT FOR ME – JOHNNY DRILLE
GENTLEMAN – RIC HASSANI

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges requirements of excellence (Songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity).
STORIES THAT TOUCH – FALZ
NEW ERA – KISS DANIEL
WANTED – WANDE COAL
SEYI OR SHAY – SEYI SHAY

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
WIZKID
TIWA SAVAGE
FALZ
YEMI ALADE
OLAMIDE

SONG OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.
FINAL (BABA NLA) – WIZKID
OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT.
FADA FADA – PHYNO FEAT. OLAMIDE

AFRICAN ARTISTE

A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste or group with the most outstanding achievement, impact and infiltration into the Nigerian music scene in the year under review.
SAUTI SOL
CASPER NYOVEST
DJ MAPHORISA
STONEBWOY
SARKODIE

#NnamdiKanu and defendants are now DECLARED alleged TERRORISTS like I predicted #HNNTerror #Biafra

I was right when I said that by the end of 2016, IPOB will be declared a terror group. Today the Feds have pinned them as terrorists and charged another one of them with terror. This country is going down and the Biafrans did not take my advise, instead they rained curses on me and fled my Facebook page after I put in 8 weeks of work for them this time last year.

The Federal Government on Tuesday re-arraigned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, along with other accused on charges that include terrorism, before the third judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The accused were re-arraigned before Justice Binta Nyako on amended 11 counts, comprising terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods.

All the counts were in connection with the accused persons’ alleged broadcasts on Radio Biafra and agitation for the secession from of states in the South-East and South-South zones and other communities in Kogi and Benue states, to constitute a Republic of Biafra.

The original charges filed on December 18, 2015 had only six counts, with the exclusion of terrorism which is now the 11th count in the new charges filed on November 11, 2016.

With files from Punch

#HNNEducation. Dumb Facebook fan correcting my spelling could NOT spell himself!

When I call Nigerians illiterates, they see it as an abusive word. It simply means you can't read or write or grasp the meanings and spellings of words. Here's a stupid example on this thread. I told Linda Ikeji to make her website foolproof from bugs. This Abraham Atta felt that I was uneducated and couldn't spell properly. CLICK screenshot to enlarge. 

Why I thanked Linda Ikeji Social on my e-mail scammed #HNNTech

Earlier today, my e-mail address was hijacked and used by someone at Linda Ikeji Social website. I was livid and sent out a cyberwarfare warning if not removed in 48 hrs. I noticed it at 6.15am and by 10.20am it was fixed. The social platform of the blogger has too many bugs and if we don't complain, they won't improve.

"Thank u @officiallindaikeji Social for deleting the FAKE account created with my business email off ur server. We MUST learn from HUGE mistakes! Pls find a fool proof way to avoid this senseless act of internet trolls who create impersonation all over social media. An email is a powerful tool. It can be used to open 30 social platforms or more. If it is not confirmed people will start operating in my name. Its that activation email I didnt receive. I opened my account with my personal email for that reason when your server said "that email has been registered" which shocked me! I will continue exploring it and point out any flaws. Consider verifying authentic accounts or your 50,000 followers accounts. People's financial info are on your server. I was LIVID! Once again thanks for the prompt action and good luck with LIS."

#MadamKOO Twitter@HNNAfrica

Psychic #Scottish goat predicts @HillaryClinton win #HNNPolitics #Election2016

The main thing is that the goat predicted Brexit and other things and Hillary was born in Chicago. I don't like goats and Chicago in the same sentence after what happened to the Cubs for 108 years with no win. Lots of bad goat stories this week alone. One raped to death by a Nigerian man, another one being sexually abused by a Kenyan man. Beastiality is getting prevalent in Africa.

This goat however has picked Hillary as Madam President. 

Big Bucks made after #Chicago @Cubs #Worldseries WIN. Try COOKIES #HNNSports

(Wikipedia)

Lots of memorabilia will flow, Ummm....$5 each for iced cookies? Oh well it took 108 years and we thank GOD that it's not $108. 108 will be the most played number in the pick 3 lotto today in America. Straight or boxed!--KOO

Explaining the #Chicago @Cubs GOAT CURSE to #Africans #WorldSeries #HNNSports

Sianis and goat Billy Murphy

The Curse of the Billy Goat was the name of a sports-related curse that was supposedly placed on the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball franchise in 1945 by Billy Goat Tavern owner William Sianis that lasted in a 71-year period from 1945 to 2016. Those newborns when Sianis cursed up the stadium security are now 71 yo people now. Because the odor of his pet goat Murphy (which we call OBUKO here in Nigeria), was bothering other fans, Sianis was asked to leave Wrigley Field, the Cubs' home ballpark, during game 4 of the 1945 World Series. Outraged, Sianis allegedly declared, "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more," which has been interpreted to mean that either the Cubs would never win another National League (NL) pennant, or that they would never again win a World Series.

The Cubs lost the 1945 World Series to the Detroit Tigers, and did not win a World Series championship again until 2016. After the incident with Sianis and Murphy, the Cubs did not play in the World Series for the next 71 years until, on the 46th anniversary of Billy Sianis' death, they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5–0 in game 6 of the 2016 National League Championship Series to win the NL pennant.The Cubs defeated the American League (AL) champion Cleveland Indians 8–7 in game 7 (which lasted 10 innings) to win the 2016 World Series, thus ending the curse. I believe in curses!--KOO

With files from Wikipedia

Comedian @StephenColbert wants the #Chicago CUBS to win #WorldSeries again in 108 years #HNNSports

The tweet was so funny and by now you have all heard that the Cubs won the thrilling World Series after a one hour rain delay among other things. The goat curse is gone. I am a big baseball fan and watched overnight from Africa. It was a real big thriller. Congrats to the Cubs who the Indians lost to. Many fan reactions and stars tweeted online. this was my funniest. I think Colbert is an Indians fan--KOO

(@CityPeopleMagz) Deputy Editor Bola Davies Remembered at #Ibadan Tribute #HNNMemorial

Parrot magazine publisher Yinka Agboola

City People Editor and Publisher Mr. Seye Kehinde

S/O to everyone I met yesterday at the memorial tribute for Bola Davies the late Deputy Editor of City People magazine. Bola was a unique journalist who knew the job and turned it into a brand. She was the face of Oyo/Osun for City People the first softsell magazine in #Nigeria. Those of you that showed up were really appreciated.

The hall was packed by noon, I met her family and Seye Kehinde the Editor gave a very hard hitting speech and perfectly eulogized Bolanle Olufunke Davies. the event was at Mauve 21 hall in Ring road, Ibadan with the who and whos of Ibadan along with prominent journalists on had including Parrot magazine Publisher Yinka Agboola. Comedian Taiwo Obama and Journalist Wole Adejumo co-hosted the event. Bola can never be replaced at the media house. She was a unique gem--KOO

@CityPeopleMagz Publisher Seye Kehinde spoke on the good that Bola Davies did at the magazine. "She kept working sending stories" while sick

— Kemi O-Olunloyo 💻 (@HNNAfrica) November 2, 2016

#Election2016 Tweets start at $300/tweet. Did you get my Twitter Podcast yet? #HNNTech

While Linda Ikeji and Nairaland are still building social communities with no interaction and looking for your traffic with no gains for you, I am aggregating tweets. On US election night, some tweets are starting at about $300 each as it is a premium night. Do you have your audience or clients ready? If u need to know how to make money on twitter I have already been featured in the Punch twice and sell the podcasts. It was N5000 and due to popularity and my verified handle, it is now N9000. I told u to get it fast. 

On #Election2016 u don't have to be a Journalist to tweet the election coverage off TV or radio. U just need to know how to tweet. Purchase your podcast in the album section called #KOOProductions All payment info is there. Remember in Naira, this is major money. So if I tweet 10 things that night it will be $3000, 30 tweets $9000. Learn the secrets of how to monetize your tweets for sports events, TV shows, LIVE TV awards etc. Good Luck to everyone. A huge number of African audiences will be watching this elections OVERNIGHT! Be part of it. Cash in!--KOO

Former Nigerian Custom boss Abdullahi Dikko RETURNS N1B he allegedly STOLE #HNNMoney

Former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko has returned N1,004,000,000 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Punch reports.

Dikko is being investigated by the EFCC and it was discovered that N40bn was diverted from the service’s account during his period as Comptroller-General between 2009 and 2015.

Dikko was arrested in June but was later released due to poor health.

A source in the EFCC said Dikko has refunded over N1bn and still expected to return more.

“So far, Dikko has returned over N1bn. He returned N1bn and then N4m. He is still expected to return more money,” the source said. It was also said that a N2B mansion that belonged to him was seized.

@Beyonce is NOW a Country Music Star. She's a TEXAN ppl!! #CMAAwards50 #HNNMusic

#HNNMusic via GettyImages

Yes, she is a Texas girl so she should know country music well. The buzz is over as Beyonce took the stage at the CMA's with the Dixie Chicks. Beyonce sang her track "Daddy Lessons" with the Dixie Chicks, which consists of Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire. That song earned a cover with the Dixie Chicks and the crowd just went wild tonight. 

Beyonce has also performed with Sugarland on the AMA stage in 2008 before. Her hit song "Irreplaceable" was that song. Country music met pop and it was all a good crossover. Many country music stars praised her on Twitter.