Top-5 Naija Songs Of The Week

Here are the Watagwan Top-5 Naija songs for the last week of March.

No 1. Aye - Davido 

No 2.  Show Me The Money - Wizkid 

No 3.  Ko Duro Be - Olamide Ft Viktor 

No 4.  O Set - Phyno Ft P-square 

No 5.  Fela Remix - Reminisce ft IcePrince 

NEW MUSIC: Tuface Idibia - Dance In The Rain

The newest offering from foremost Nigerian pop singer Tuface Idibia - Dance In The Rain. Enjoy

Kanye West Turns Himself In, Spends Less Than An Hour In Jail

Kanye West turned himself in for booking after pleading no contest in connection with a misdemeanor battery case over a confrontation with a photographer in July of 2013.

Flying Jail Visit: Kanye West

According to TMZ, West and his lawyer entered the station at around 4:30 PM on Thursday (March 27) where the rapper had his booking photograph taken and was also fingerprinted. Kanye spent “a grand total of 49 minutes” at the station before being released.

Lady Gaga Goes Nude Again

Lady Gaga certainly knows how to make an entrance! The pop singer wowed fans on last night by showing up to a gig at the Roseland Ballroom wearing one of her most revealing outfits yet -- her birthday suit.

Crazier Than Crazy: Lady Gaga              pic: TooFab.com

According to TooFab.com, the Mother Monster, who's celebrating her 28th birthday by kicking off a seven-night residency at the famed New York City venue, got out of a vintage taxi donning nothing but a sheer body stocking with strategically placed roses. She only appeared to be wearing a flesh-colored G-string under the body sock -- and her body tattoos were clearly visible. Gaga completed the wacky ensemble with giant pink platforms and a sheer, ruffled red veil over her face.

Kanye West Giving Kim Kardashian 10 Burger Kings As Wedding Gift

Kanye West is looking at European locations for the Burger King locations he is buying for Kim Kardashian.
According to Buzz60, Mr West is purchasing 10 Burger King franchises as a wedding gift for bride-to-be Kim Kardashian

Dream Gift: Kanye and Kim

The Chicago rapper-producer is looking for locations for the franchises in the UK, Italy and France.

Jay Z Sold Me Cocaine Multiple Times - Star

After stirring up controversy about Jay-Z's real age, radio legend, Troi Torain better known as STAR isn't letting up. On his radio show recently, he revealed that Jay Z sold him cocaine several times in the late 1980s.

Jay-Z

Troi Torain a.k.a Star

Jay Z has long been rapping about selling drugs. Now one of the Brooklyn, New York rapper's self-proclaimed cocaine customers has come forward. “Back in the late ‘80s, I went to this man on a few occasions, hand-to-hand,” STAR says regarding Jay Z on his Shot97 Radio show.

NYPD Shuts Down Davido's New York Concert

The New York Police Department NYPD shut down Davido's concert which held at Pulse 48 in Brooklyn last night March 28th. Reasons were because the concert was overcrowded, leading to safety concerns.

Crowd from Davido's concert caused the shut down of two blocks in Brooklyn, forcing the cops to intervene. Davido is on his US/Canada Tour 2014 and the NewYork concert was  the first in a series of stops in America. Other stops include in D.C, Minnesota and Dallas and Toronto in Canada.

Tuface Gets Customized Mic

Nigerian pop star Tuface Idibia recently received a gift of a shiny customized microphone from luxury designer and jeweller Michael Malivelihood Awolaja.

The pimped-up microphone

He posted a picture of the microphone on twitter yesterday.

Giant Rat Causes Uproar In Sweden

A massive rat in a Stockholm family's kitchen has made headlines in Sweden, where it is being dubbed "Ratzilla". Measuring 40cm (nearly 16in) plus tail, the creature terrified the family in Solna district. According to the BBC, pest controllers finally killed the intruder using an oversized trap.

INCREDIBLE: Giant Rat

 Even the family cat had refused to enter the kitchen while the giant rat was in residence, father Erik Korsas told BBC News. It appears that it entered the kitchen via a ventilation pipe, having gnawed its way through cement and wood. After devouring food leftovers under the sink, the creature feasted on a "Swedish smorgasbord" of waste in the bin, according to Mr Korsas.

Nigeria Central Bank Gets New Governor

The Nigerian senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He is to succeed the suspended former governor Lamido Sanusi, Emefiele was the Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank before his new appointment.

New Boy: Godwin Emefiele

Former governor Sanusi was suspended by the Federal Government in controversial circumstances on February 20th over allegations of financial recklessness and misconduct.

'I am healthy and strong' - Dora Akunyili

Responding to the myriad of comments and reactions since new pictures emerged recently at the on-going Nationa Conference in Nigeria, the former Nigeria Minister of Information and DG of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC Dora Akunyili, has insisted that she is well and ready to contribute her quota to nation building. She put out a statement on her facebook page yesterday

AFTER: Dora looking frail and sick at the venue of the Conference

BEFORE: The old robust-looking Dora

Arrest Warrant Issued For 'Scandal' Star

"Scandal" star Columbus Short is now a wanted man. According to TMZ , a warrant has been issued for his arrest for felony aggravated battery stemming from a bar fight earlier this month.

Shorts the boxer

 Short allegedly punched a guy at an engagement party after the dude mouthed off to Short. The victim was left with a broken nose and was rendered unconscious for several minutes.

See photo of the victim after the cut

Rick Ross Buys $250,000 In Watches For DJ Khaled, Meek Mill & Wale

Rick Ross spent $250,000 on six watches for DJ Khaled, Meek Mill and Wale, among others, in order to celebrate the success of his Mastermind album, according to TMZ.

Rozay

The site says that the Miami rapper purchased the timepieces from New York jeweler Rafaello & Co.

See picture of the watch after the cut

REVERSAL: Diddy Changes Name Back To Puff Daddy, Announces New Album

Sean "Diddy" Combs has changed his stage name back to Puff Daddy, a name he used for many years earlier in his career. The name change coincides with the announcement of his upcoming solo album, MMM, according to the report.

Diddy

Notorious B.I.G and Puff Daddy back in the days

According to reports on Hiphopdx.com, Puff Daddy has also released the teaser for an upcoming music video for "Big Homie," a track set to be released soon.

BREAKING: Fire Outbreak At CBN Office in Lagos

CBN Marina on fire       Pic: Ayoor Daves

There have been a fire outbreak at the offices of the Central Bank of Nigeria at Marina Lagos this evening. According to an eyewitness, the fire started from the banking hall and later spread to the mint rooms. As at the time of this report, fire-fighters from Lagos Fire Service Marina are already at the scene trying to bring the inferno under control.

More pics after the cut...

South Africa To Host This Year's MAMAs'

The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) 2014, meant to celebrate musicians who made the most impact on African Youth Culture in 2013, would hold on June 7 in South Africa.

The MAMAs'

Alex Okosi

This was contained in a statement recently released Alex Okosi, the Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa. VIMN Africa is the organiser of MAMA 2014, which would be held at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), South Africa.

Watagwan On Radio!!!

Your favorite weekly radio show 'WATAGWAN' will be coming up tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25th) on UNILAGFM 103.1 to be hosted as usual by Demola Rogers, Akinnizle and The Bit Bender.

The regulars - Top 5 Most Downloaded Nigerian Songs, and the Phone/Request segments will also be live at their respective times. The best entertainment gists in the land spiced up with the dopest songs available will help liven up your wednesday evening. Don't forget to tune in by 6pm #Watagwan #TurnUp #RadioParty 

Follow the program on twitter - @watagwanradio

You Look Like An Ape - Ray J To A Rude Fan!

American artiste and Brandy Norwood's younger brother Ray-J recently 'went-in-hard' on a quick-tongued fan who got more than she bargained for.

Rude Tina - Instagram Bully 

Ray-J

Ray J Instagrammed the above photo Friday, writing the caption, "I usually don't go this hard but ... This chick look exactly like a character on Planet of the Apes."

Nicki Minaj Never Fails To Amaze Me - Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne may be working on his upcoming Tha Carter V album, but he says another YMCMB artist is also crafting a new project.  "She's actually working on her album right now, too," Lil Wayne says referring to Nicki Minaj in an interview with MTV. "Everybody's going bananas right now, man."

Nicki and  Wayne

According to Hiphopdx.com, when asked about "Lookin' Ass," one of Nicki Minaj's recent tracks, Lil Wayne says he's constantly impressed by Minaj's work.

Fire Razes Buchi's Lagos Home

It was reported that the home of renowned gospel reggae singer Buchi Atuonwu, , a duplex located at 30b Olufunmilayo Street, Dideolu Estate, Ogba, Lagos State was partially burnt by fire on Friday night.

Buchi

According to thenet.ng, the fire started in the mini studio around 9:45PM, Friday, and quickly spread to parts of the living areas upstairs. Buchi was said to be away in Warri, South-south Nigeria but his family was home.