Bez performed his Loving No One Else song in a new live performance video Glitch Africa, describing it as one of his favorite songs off his latest album. The video was shared via Youtube on Tuesday, the 17th of November 2021.

Bez

His latest album, Sacred Songs and Solos was released yesterday with features from the likes of Johnny Drille, Kaestrings, and Remii. The 7-track project was written entirely by Bez Idakula himself, with productions credits going to Jeremiah Gyang, Tiwezi, Marvin Masok, Preach Zagi, and Bez himself.

READ ALSO: Bez Renders Soul-Stirring Live Performance Of 'You Suppose Know' | WATCH

Sharing the video for his live performance of Loving No One Else, Bez wrote via his Instagram page;

This record is a new direction, exploring and expressing my growing relationship with God, it’s been an amazing journey of really releasing and creating from a place of complete inspiration.

I have so many stories to tell, and I’ll share them once you listen to the music, so you get it.

This is my most honest project, raw and very powerful. I have only one ask, allow the music hit you and SHARE as much as possible, let’s get these sounds out to the world like a flood, and it starts from us SHARING.

Love you all!

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Nigerian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bez Idakula, popularly known as Bez, gave a soul-stirring live performance of his song 'You suppose know' on popular performance platform Glitch Africa.

The soul and RnB singer, who has been a little quiet in the music industry, stated that being true to himself is the factor that continues to seal his relevance and longevity in the industry.

In a solo performance, unlike the usual Glitch Africa performances where artistes are flanked by a band, Bez with his guitar delivered a short yet touching performance of 'You suppose know' a song produced by ace Nigerian beatmaker Cobhams Asuquo.

Watch Bez 'You Suppose Know' Live Performance on Glitch Africa

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In the present day, internet fraud has become an activity that countless Nigerian youths engage in to eke a living for themselves, and to fund the extravagant lifestyle of their dreams. As a result, it has grown from being an illicit activity to being a highly glorified activity. This glorification is mainly done through music, especially songs belonging to the street hop genre. In these songs, musicians can be heard giving props to the activity which funded their 'lavida loca' living and business interests or praising their friends who have become an influential G-boy. 

Here are 12 top songs that referenced the popular internet fraud lifestyle in Nigeria (aka Yahoo-yahoo):

1. Yahooze- Olu Maintain

What better way to kick off this enquiry other than with one of the oldest and most influential Nigerian musical references to Yahoo-Yahoo? Released in October 2007, it was a huge hit and one of the first songs to let us into the world of G-boys. In fact it’s all in the title and while some of us may have been oblivious to what Olu Maintain was singing about, we’d all happily done the two fingers in the air dance to lines of the song like ‘ti m ba hammer, one million dollar’ Other lines like ‘Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, boys dey hustle’ with the follow up being about living large on the weekends also serves to capture the hard and fast ways of the Yahoo-Yahoo lifestyle.

2. Maga Don Pay- Kelly Hansome

This is another Yahoo-Yahoo-backed number that became inducted into the hall of fame of Nigerian hits. In this song, Kelly Hansome depicts the joys of getting paid by his ‘client’ who he refers to as ‘maga.’ It also comes with explicit lyrics where Kelly Hansome dishes hacks of the trade saying ‘plenty format, offshore accounts and CC numbers.’

3. Legbegbe- Mr Real, Idowest & Obadice

In the later half of the year 2017, a dance wave swept through the whole country. It was the shaku-shaku dance with origin from the streets of Agege, Lagos state. The dance with its energetic routines birthed a good number of street anthems and one of them was Mr Real’s Legbegbe where with the help of Obadice and Idowest he urges the listener to do the shaku-shaku dance from the side. Legbegbe does not have any explicit links to the Yahoo-Yahoo lifestyle, but the refrain where the different models of iPhones are listed can be considered as speaking to the G-boy lifestyle of mainly using iPhones and often upgrading to the latest model is out. 

'Aboki where my naira, me wan change am for the dollar' is also a recurrent activity, sang about in the two previously listed songs. From Olu Maintain saying ‘One million dollar, elo lo ma je ti m ba se si naira’ to Kelly Hansome’s 'plenty dollars, straight to aboki make we start to dey change it,' we are intimated on the easy come easy go, dollar-changing ways of G-boys.

ALSO READ:"Yahoo no be crime"- Naira Marley

4. Oshozondi- DJ Sidez, Slimcase and Masta T

Oshozondi is another song that was created during the legwork craze of 2017 and the beats bear similar pace with that of Legbegbe. However, this song sees Slimcase playing the role of praise singer as several names were called in a eulogising manner. The names which are a mix of wealth-suggesting adjectives and Yoruba words included personalities who are allegedly some of the most influential G-boys in the country. 

Addressing the sleepless lifestyle said to be emulated by G-boys, Masta T then takes the more explicit route with lines like ‘Oya si Google, every night boys dey hustle, bi n ni client, ma pe mugu.'

5. Able God- Chinko Ekun ft. Lil Kesh and Zlatan

While Able God might appear like every man’s prayer to the Almighty to make them rich, it doubles as the Yahoo-Yahoo anthem and prayer for luck in the business.

The lyrical content of Able God makes use of a mix of regular Yoruba words and then slangs and sayings that have been popularised by G-boys. For instance, Lil Kesh ad libs at the intro saying ‘tan internet e YAGI ti fe login’ and then there’s that ever-present reference to changing money where he says ‘aboki ti se dollar!’  Then on Zlatan’s verse where he said 'Omo ase o lo n toro oja kiri, kuro n’be to ye k’o lo ra lappy,' he bells the cat by giving advise on the trade and calling for dedication on the job.

6. Apala New Skool- Qdot

Next on the Internet Fraud referenced Nigerian songs is 'Apala New Skool' by Q-dot where he assumed the role of social commentator, narrating and highlighting the get-rich-quick spirit of Nigerian youths which sees them trying all channels available from infamous Ponzi scheme, MMM to dog racing, local lottery; Baba Ijebu, sex work, and internet scamming aka 'Yahoo-Yahoo'. 

He also traces this widespread urge for fast wealth down to its effects on the mindset of the youths who decide to engage in Yahoo-Yahoo and respond saying ‘walai talai mo fe sha ise’ when asked what they do for a living. 

His song eventually became a prophesy when the next year, there emerged a video of a little boy enthusiastically saying he wants to become a G-Boy when he grows up. 

7. Yahoo L’awon Ore Mi - Eleniyan

Sometime last year, this song hit the streets and instantly became an anthem as it acknowledged and gave props to two lines of work that have served several members of the underprivileged society; sex work and Yahoo-Yahoo. 

8. Living Things - 9ice 

Released in 2016, this song didn’t peak till 2019 and when it did so, it was with a bang. 9ice sang this song from two points of view; that of a money-hungry youth who has no qualms turning to internet scam to get the paper. And then from that of a social commentator outlining the ills of such greed.

9. Loading - Olamide ft Badboy Timz

Loading was one of the biggest songs of 2020. The phrase, ‘spiritual ginger’ which Badboy Timz calls out at the beginning of the song serves to not only announce the monstrosity of the hit that the song is, but points at the level of motivation the song gives as Olamide literally urges everyone to work as hard as Yahoo boys; 'Olu gba yahooze o maintain, Iwo sun o un gor o un complain.' And also ball as hard as them; 'gara tan bi ti loader.'

ALSO READ: “Can You Tell The Difference Between Nigerian Political Elite and Yahoo Boys?" - Seun Kuti

10. Cashapp - Bella Shmurda, Lincoln & Zlatan

Another huge hit from 2020, with this song, Bella Shmurda, Lincoln and Zlatan had everybody chanting along to the scamming lingo and mantras of the trade with reckless abandon. So while the full meaning ‘CC’ remains a known mystery, we all know that it should be loaded, and the maga billed. 

11. Am I A Yahoo Boy - Naira Marley & Zlatan

A very tongue in cheek song from Naira Marley, this song was borne off an accusation that he was involved in cybercrimes himself. The origin of this accusation had reared its head after a protracted online disagreement/ debate with singer Simi and rapper, Ruggedman on    the rightness of Yahoo-Yahoo which he’d made a case for. 

Naira Marley was not only brazen enough to record this song at a time when his freedom was being contended on allegations of fraud but he also made mention of the fact that he had friends in the Yahoo Yahoo trade as well.

12. Maga No Need Pay - Banky W, Bez, Cobhams, MI, Modele, Modele, Omawumi, Rooftop MCs, Wordsmith

This song was made sometime in the year 2011 by several musicians in the industry who had felt the need to speak against the Yahoo-Yahoo trend while extolling the virtue of doing legal work. As a result, they'd joined their voices to make the song with a chorus that goes ‘Maga no need pay, for me to buy correct moto, for me to take make my doe’ among other lines that explicitly stand against it. 

ALSO READ: "Let us get our priorities straight"- Burna Boy Reacts To The Ongoing Conversation On Internet Fraud

As the activity becomes even more widespread, the endless list of songs referencing internet fraud, will only keep growing, which therefore do you think influences the other? Does the music influence the culture or the culture does the music?

Engage in the conversation by dropping your thoughts in the comment section below, we'd love to hear from you.

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This sign of romance be tween the duo was perceived after Waje posted a picture of Ric Hassani lying down and smiling with his head on an equally smiling Waje’s laps as the two of them seemed to be sharing a personal moment. The picture was then simply captioned “It’s time” with smileys and a lovestruck emoji for emphasis.

The couple all loved up

The post has since garnered different shades of reactions from fans and friends alike, however, judging by the comments from celebrity friends such as Omawumi, Bez, Annie Idibia, Richard Mofe Damijo among others, it seems a wedding just might be in the offing. 

Congratulatory messages from celebrity friends

Despite this, some fans and observers are of the opinion that it could simply be promotion for a future collaboration. Waje and Ric Hassani are the second music couple to get fans talking over hints of finding love in the industry. The first of these being Patoranking and Yemi Alade. 

Do you think Waje and Ric Hassani are really about to tie the knot? Let’s know what you think about this duo. 

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Simisola Ogunleye, artist

An Overview of Ranked Simi's Best Features

There's something special Simi brings to a song. Her aura is hers, and her pen, even alongside the best wordsmiths, shines. And that's why Simi (most times) is the perfect feature for a song. Since her early days, the artist, born Simisola Ogundele, has tinkered with the art form of rap, and her love is shown in her impeccable songwriting, its visual quality, its perfect weight, neither light nor heavy, just perfect to the song.

Ladipoe's "Know You" has been a sensation for a minute, a fixture on the charts, radio, and social media, where your favorite persons are all smiles and adorable lines. But how well does "Know You" rank amongst other Simi-assisted records? She's had quite a lot of great showings as a feature, and this ranked list is a near definitive one.

Let's dig in!

#10. M.ANIFEST ft. SIMI – BIG MAD

Ghana's premier lyricist calls up Simi to play the disillusioned lover in "Big Mad". The casual splendor of M. Dot's lyricism meets the keen eye of Simi's, and the result is brilliant, of course.

#9. COBHAMS ASUQUO ft. SIMI – WE PLENTI

An optimistic record, it settles into Cobhams' oft didactic preoccupations, as both the veteran artist and Simi tell tales of basically how, if it's God's appointed time, one's hustle will pay off.

#8. DAVIDO ft. SIMI – MAGA 2 MUGU

Davido's 2016 EP Son of Mercy was largely slept-on, but the tape (for sure) had its gems. One of such was the Simi-assisted "Maga 2 Mugu", a well-written tale of affectation (as captured in its title) executed to finesse by the duo of Davido and Simi. If you were among the "sleepers", do well to listen to this jam after reading this article.

#7. DREMO ft. SIMI – HEY MA

For a minute, Dremo has been tinkering with pop acceptability. There are, however, fewer songs where he hits the vision of being a "rapper wey dey sing song" quite as "Hey Ma", an exciting love record that features the dexterity of Simi, the much-needed nuance to Dremo's bars.

#6. MR. EAZI & SIMI – DOYIN

"Your love dey high me like e be kpoli" tells you just about what you need to know about this record, a mid tempo song which finds both artists play the part of lovers, Simi's unpredictable songwriting bringing the sheen to Eazi's lamba.

#5. LADIPOE ft. SIMI – KNOW YOU

Enjoying its moment as one of the biggest songs in the continent, the Ladipoe song boasts a key factor in Simi. Famed for her impeccable outings in rap records, this flirtation anthem of a song has the best feature in Simi, who vivifies the narrative vision of the song ever excellently.

#4. BEZ ft. SIMI – BREATHE

Bez Idakula has remained an icon of alternative music in Nigeria, mesmerizing with his skill set: incredible vocals, excitable songwriting, and the penchant for picking the right feature to execute whatever vision he has in mind. "Breathe" is a classic duet, and for the female enchanter, he calls up Simi, whose lyrical and vocal prowess meet Bez's halfway, and from there on, a love led number could take your breath away with its sheer beauty.

#3. MR. EAZI ft. SIMI – SURRENDER

Off Mr. Eazi's Lagos to London, this song was the first in a string of collaborations between both artists. Mr. Eazi's voice always find a worthy sparring partner in Simi's, an ice and cold esque affair, as both their honest and romantic tendencies ensure a song like "Surrender" will be ranked this high on a list like this.

#2. ZORO ft. SIMI – STAINLESS

This Zoro song remains criminally underrated. For its peculiar Highlife flavor and Zoro's exciting delivery, Simi was the topping of the ice, as they both serve a well-paced love story. Simi, as usual, stays stainless and flawless with her contribution.

#1. FALZ ft. SIMI: SOLDIER

A mesmerizing achievement. "Soldier" is the Falz and Simi chemistry at its most actualized, as they both take on roles of the zealous admirer and the dismissive love interest, telling a story that continues to thrill with its humor and nuance; a classic, this is an obvious choice for number one. And oh, Simi conceptualized the record.

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Johnny Drille performing at Acada Fest

On Sunday, 15th of September, some of Nigeria's talented acts including Waje, Johnny Drille and  Show Dem Camp performed at the Muri Okunola Park for the charity concert organized by iManage Africa and ScholarX, Acada Fest 2019.

The open field-event saw these artistes giving their best to raise funds for young Nigerian students who couldn't afford their school fees.

After being entertained by the upcoming acts, the show kicked off officially with the performance of Johnny Drille who sang some of his hit songs, going from Halleluyah to his recent father's day track Papa.,  , then came Waje who gave an energetic performance, taking fans back in time to hit collab with MI Abaga, One Naira. Show Dem Camp came to show them and the night ended with Bez who rounded up with Stupid song amongst his hit tracks performed.

Speaking about the essence of the Acada charity fest, Godwin Tom, CEO of iManage Africa said:

“Like most kids across the country, I struggled with raising funds for school even though my parents did the best they could. This campaign gives me the opportunity to contribute my quota to helping students who struggle like I did, to get the funding they need to go to school.

“Acadafest is our PR and marketing activity to create more awareness and we have been humbled and honoured by the support we have gotten from our partners, the artists and other donors. We are encouraging more people to donate to the cause and help us change the lives of so many Nigerians.”

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Waje - Performing

Johnny Drille live on stage

Bola Lawal of ScholarX and Osagie

Godwin Tom

Bez on Stage

Johnny Drille in the midst of Fans

Showdemcamp

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Bez Idakula Breaks Long Silence with 'The Light' Album

Bez Idakula is back with a new album, The Light!

Here's a special message from Bez:

So it's been a while and hopefully this will be the end of my long silence. It's the last weekend in July, and we're so excited to bless you with a gift. I've been working on this body of work for over a year and I'm happy to let you know that my third album THE LIGHT is available for your streaming pleasure.

I made this specially for you and I know that you would love the way it makes you feel. Don't take my word for it, go right ahead and click and experience the vibe!!!!!!

Have a great weekend and please do share with friends and loved ones.

Love and Light.
Bez Idakula.

FANLINK

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We don't know about you, but you'll agree with us that Music has a way of setting the atmosphere and we just have some of the perfect songs lined up for you to pick from... but note, the song you pick determines the mood you want this season and they are listed below in no particular, so pick the song you prefer considering the state of your love life

1. Chemistry by Simi and Falz

Falz X Simi

If there's one thing that always comes to mind when listening to Chemistry is the beauty in true love confession, especially when the feeling is mutual. If you have a prospective boo or bae and you're finding a way to let him know how you feel, worry no more, just play Chemistry during a romantic dinner on valentine's day when you guys are together and allow the Chemistry to take control... but make sure he/she feels the same, if not you'll go home feeling depressed.

2. Mistake by Phyno

Artist, Phyno

Now, are you looking for the right words to get your girl back to your arms this valentine, because the truth is, your ego ain't gonna do you no good if you keep up with, especially if you've screwed up big time. So get yourself Phyno's mistake and set the mood that can mend the broken bridge for you. You don't want to be that guy that didn't spend time with his girl because of a simple fight, right? So call her up, let the lyrics in this song speak the words of your heart, and watch her forgive you like magic! Sitting back and forming a big boy or acting like a man won't help matters for you o, because, after valentine's, it'll seem like you avoided the apology to avoid valentine's "love sharing". So get Phyno's Mistake, make a move to your bae's house and go mend the bridge so you can enjoy 14th together.

3. You suppose Know by Bez

Artist, Bez

Insecurity is one thing most of us deal with, especially in a relationship where you're not sure of your place in the person's heart. "You suppose know" is the perfect song to make your partner know you're still with them. Now we love this song because of how conversational it is. It helps you communicate and reassures your lover that you're still with them and calm them of their insecurities.

"Baby baby, oh oh baby
Why you con dey fear, say one day i go disappear
Baby baby, oh oh baby
Why you con dey fear, say one day i go disappear
You suppose know by now"

4. Rewind by Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage

Aside from reaffirming love to your heartthrob, Tiwa Savage's Rewind is a song that helps you profess your love to your bae or boo with confidence. The second verse of the song

" baby mu oh, baby mu oh, baby mu oh,

I love you, I love you, I love you,

sweeti mu oh, sweeti mu oh, ngwanu

Daddy mu oh Daddy nwoke oma

your love e sweet like wine

wey dey get better with time

everyday na valentine with you my love oh"

Set the mood that erases all doubt from your partner. Sing his praises with this love song and make him feel like your King or make her feel like the Queen she is to, but most importantly, make him/her feel like every day can be a valentine for you guys.

5. Mad Over You by Runtown

Runtown Cover

You know this is the day where love is not just about saying it. Where valentine is concerned, action speaks louder than words, so this is not a time to say mad over you, you have to show how mad you are over you babe. While showering your babe with that precious gift, that romantic dinner or whatever plans you have, let this song be your voice and you'll see how without talking, you'll serenade her into your arms.

We hope these songs will; set the mood(s) rolling for you this valentine and help you say your mind to your babe. From all you single, speak up with Chemistry. Having issues? makeup with Phyno's Mistake. In doubt? clear it with "You suppose know" by Bez and in love, express it with Tiwa's Rewind and Runtown's Mad over you, but in all... Ensure to enjoy the season and love for the love that it is!

Happy Valentine!

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You can watch all the LIVE performances below and see how our very own artists tore down the stage @ SXSW. History was definitely made and we hope this kind of exposure will help take Naija music global. Shout out to Spinlet for putting this together, it's a good look for Naija music.

2face performing One Love

2face Performing Free

M.I Performing Action Film

Naeto C Performs Ako Mi Ti Poju & Kini Big Deal

Ice Prince Performs SuperStar

Brymo Performing Ara

BEZ Performing The Good, Bad & The Ugly (I see you IBK)

BEZ Performing Technically

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The album will be officially released on July 24, 2011.

His widely anticipated Super Sun album, is set to be officially released at a launch event on July 24th 2011. The event which will take place at the swanky SS Lounge, Victoria Island promises to be an evening of exciting performances mind blowing acoustic delivery and superb music. Tickets for the event will be available for sale at N5, 000 at selected outlets and event partners.

The 15 track Super Sun album was entirely produced by the enigmatic Cobhams Asuquo, with the exception of the track “I Know” co-produced by phenom, IBK. This album captures the rare and un-distilled essence of Bez. Super Sun was a collaborative labor of love. Seven of the songs were mixed by five-time Grammy nominated mixing engineer, Ryan West. Ryan is best know for chart-busting hip hop and R&B mixes for Rihanna, Eminem, Jay Z, T.I., Usher and many more. Nicolas Mollard, a noted French guitarist and member of Asa’s band, played guitar on the song “Technically”. Joan Ekpai, one of the few female recording and mixing engineers in Nigeria, and Olaitan Dada assisted Cobhams on the other songs. With contributions such as these, it goes without saying that the Super Sun album is a musical tapestry woven with skill, heart, and love.

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Only recently, Bez released the remix of Super Sun to positive and rave reviews; arranged by the hugely talented Cobhams Asuquo. The Super Sun remix features appearances by Eva Alordiah, eLDee and “Oleku” prodigy; IcePrince. The upbeat, feel-good groovy track is a glorious mix of rap, alternative soul and masterful acoustic influences for which Bez Idakula is well known. The listener comes away feeling hopeful, re-energized and ready to take on the world!!
A natural performer with a charismatic and playful stage presence, Bez has already opened for international acts like Asa, Angie Stone and Yolanda Brown in a series of high profile shows and events like the Lagos Jazz series, Smooth FM’s ‘Love Music, Love Life’ luxury concert and Sax Appeal 2. He has also performed alongside Africa’s premiere entertainers like Nneka, Tuface, Mike Aremu, South African based Judith Sephuma and M.I. From big band shows with his swinging five-man band, to intimate acoustic showcases led by his masterful guitar playing, Bez is a performer to behold.

The Super Sun album will be available for purchase on digital platforms and selected stores and partnering outfits worldwide. Fans can also follow Bez on twitter @bezidakula and www.facebook.com/bezidakula for details on sales outlets and information on promotional dates.

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This is an all-star cast spearheaded by the vocally and lyrically gifted Bez along with uber-talented superstars eLDee, Ice Prince and Eva.

"Lagos, July 11, 2011 – As part of activities leading up to the launch of his debut album, Alternative Soul artiste, Bez Idakula has officially released the remix of his Super Sun single; which is also the title of his forthcoming album.

Arranged by the hugely talented Cobhams Asuquo; the Super Sun remix features amazing appearances from Eva Alordiah, Eldee and Oleku prodigy; IcePrince. The upbeat, feel-good groovy track is a glorious mix of rap, alternative soul and masterful acoustic influences for which Bez Idakula is well known. The listener comes away feeling hopeful, re-energized and ready to take on the world!! The hugely anticipated Super Sun album, a career debut from the incredibly talented artiste is set to be officially released at a launch party on July 24th 2011. The event which will take place at the upscale SS Lounge, 7 Sapara Williams Street, Victoria Island promises to be an evening of exciting performances by Bez, mind blowing delivery and superb music. Tickets for the event will be available for sale at N5, 000 at selected outlets and event partners.

A natural performer with a charismatic and playful stage presence, Bez has already opened for international acts like Asa, Angie Stone and Yolanda Brown in a series of high profile shows and events like the Lagos Jazz series, Smooth FM’s ‘Love Music, Love Life’ luxury concert and Sax Appeal 2. He has also performed alongside Africa’s premiere entertainers
like Nneka, Tuface, Mike Aremu, and South African based Judith Sephuma. From big band shows with his swinging five man band, to intimate acoustic showcases led by his masterful guitar playing, Bez is a performer to behold.

The 15 track Super Sun album which was entirely produced by the enigmatic Cobhams Asuquo, with the exception of one track produced by IBK, captures the rare and un-distilled essence of Bez. He experiments with new upbeat and groovy sounds, drawing from fresh acoustic influences as he takes the listener on a journey of self discovery, love and inspiration. Featuring hits such as ‘Zuciya Daya’ – (One Heart), ‘More You’ ‘Stop Pretending’ and the self titled ‘Super Sun,’ listeners get the feel of an artiste who gently fuses an understated and unusual hybrid of soul, jazz, R&B and Hip-Hop music that sets him well apart from the main stream Afro-hip-hop movement.

The Super Sun album will be available for purchase on digital platforms and selected stores and partnering outfits worldwide. Fans can also follow Bez on twitter @bezidakula and facebook (Bez fan page) for details and information on promotional dates."

*O.O*

Be rest-assured Bez's debut album "Super Sun" will be made available for purchase right here on notjustOk.com on the 24th of July. Personally, I can't wait to lay my hands on it. It will be a welcome break from the more common mainstream/commercial music.

Produced by Cobhams

Super Sun Remix ft eLDee, Ice Prince & Eva

Super Sun (Original)

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Produced By Kas

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This is a good step towards re-branding Nigeria and creating a Paradigm shift in the mind of the youths. A lot of money can be made legally through hard work and the right thinking. I also hope that we can avoid quotes like "Dey do pick YAHOO guys, but they don’t have the tins that they will use... Cause YAHOO guys, most of them they use JASS and other tins... Outside the country, outside Nigeria, they feel we are the most DEMON people, like JASS, different tins, every bad tins" in the future

Sing It Loud "Maga No Need Pay"

"The rehabilitation program will allow twenty-five (25) young people who have been involved in cybercrime activities to benefit from training (life skills, employability skills, I.T., etc), mentorship and paid internships. They will serve as role models for other youth who have been wondering about their future beyond online criminal involvements. The musical collaboration project, which is led by one of the campaign ambassadors, Ohimai Amaeze, enjoys the benefit of having Cobhams Asuquo as producer, and an impressive line-up of artistes who have volunteered to support the MISSPIN project: Banky W, MI, Modele, Omawumi and Rooftop MCs! The song will be released in February 2010, alongside a sticker campaign that will present messages that will resonate with the population that will best benefit from this campaign. One of the stickers will announce, 'Maga no need pay, I go hard for ma dough!'"

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While in college, he pursued an undeniable passion for music, honing his skills day by day to produce one of the most remarkable playing styles. His first live performance was with gospel group KUSH, and then other regular performances with Sage Has son (A spoken word artist) followed, sharing the stage with Mode9, Terry tha Rap Man, Djinee, M.I, Roof Top Mcs and many more in quite a number of events including Taruwa® an unplugged show he features in regularly. One of his most defining moments was performing as an opening act with Cobhams, an ace producer at Asa's two day concert in Lagos.

Tagged as “The next big thing” in the Nigerian music scene by The Guardian and Thisday newspapers in two consecutive weeks, his style can be described as a hybrid of jazz, soul, and world music, a really eclectic sound he calls alternative soul. Though quite different from the ever-popular afro hip-hop genre in Nigeria, he believes the quality of his music would create a niche by itself taking him to greater heights as he takes a life long ride creating and sharing his music with the world.

He also took place in the recently concluded Hennessy Artistry 2009 in Nigeria and ended up as the 2nd runner up. He brings something new and really good to the table, and for thar reason, I'm already a fan. Listen and let me know your thoughts on these 2 songs.

*O.O*

Zuchiya Daya

[audio:http://www.notjustok.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Bezz-Zuchiya.mp3]

Stop Pretending

[audio:http://www.notjustok.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Bez-Idakula-Stop-Pretending.mp3]

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