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The Encomium magazine team had an interview with the ailing singer on Monday 24th June, 2013. These are excerpts.
"When early diagnosis was done, it was just a case of renal failure. Right now, my two kidneys are gone. We are running dialysis at the moment. It started two years ago, but gradually depreciated.
"Most people tend to attribute kidney problem to drinking and smoking. I was told it doesn't have anything to do with that, because as much as I drink and smoke then, it was casual drinking. Maybe they offer you a bottle of drink and all that but not like I drink 15 bottles a day. I have a friend who has gone through this and he never drank or smoked.
"The whole process of the treatment from pre-process, transplanting process and post-transplanting will cost about $100, 000. In two years, I have spent up to five million Naira which I have been trying to maintain myself. That is why it has been kept secret.
"God willing, I have like eight to ten weeks more to get the transplant done. It's strange, I still walk around a little. I can't eat much though. I trust God and Nigerians for their financial support"
Kelly according to sources is expected to make his donation this week and attend the 'Save OJB' Concert in Abuja.
OJB Jezreel is down with a kidney-related disease which has resulted in the necessity for a kidney transplant. He needs $100, 000 to undergo the operation in India.
Send your donation directly to:
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: UBA, Babatunde Okungbowa, 1015075120
Download: Save OJB
http://www.hulkshare.com/attcvsxoxo8w
Here's a previous post on OJB
http://loladeville.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/ace-music-producer-ojb-jezreel-down.html
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Adediran Adedolapo Abudulakeem, also known as Eddiekim is a Nigerian Afro hip-hop musician born in the early 80s to a family of seven, he discovered his talent in music in 1998.
In secondary school, He often mimed to the lyrics of foreign artistes like, P Diddy, Tupac, Jarule etc in special school events like interhouse sports competitions and the likes.
His first song “If I could” was recorded in March 1999. Shortly after, he joined Wicked squad family; an Okota/Isolo-based musci group.
After his secondary education he studied Sound Engineering for three years at Dbazz studios, Ejigbo. He worked at HIGH HEAVENS studio, Ikeja where he met with Olu Maintain, who was then recording his album, Fantasy.
He had a smooth relationship with Olu maintain, unknown to many, Olu’s timbahammer, first thing na hummer …” , “owo n be lapo mi …” phrases in his yahoozee song were actually from one of Eddiekim’s recorded tracks aptly titled Timbahammer written in 2005.
They parted ways in 2008 due to irreconcilable differences. He joined Tetuila records where he did some songs with the crew (TR Records).
Eddeikim also has flair for acting. He featured in Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare’s movie, IJOYA alongside other actors.
He featured in the Tribute song to the late Yoruba lyricist, DA’GRIN, titled MY PAIN, which also had stars like EL DEE, BANKY W, RUGGEDMAN, KSB, OMAWUNMI, JAYWON to mention a few. The song was produced by Sheyman. His line in the song was ‘Salute to the king its ur boi Eddiekim.’
Link on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buAJLFV1Qnk.
He also featured in JJC’s ‘WE ARE AFRICANS’ song tagged, Niinja street mix.
Link on youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SCzTfKnaPE
He is presently signed on to NXTBEAT Records, headed by Akinwale Oluwaleimu; his first single Effizzi, dropped in March 2009
His yet-to-be released debut album features acts like Femi Adeyinka, Jaywon, 9ice, Puffy tee, and more. Notable Producers who has worked on his album include Puffy Tee (Olu maintain’s Yahooze), flip tyls (P squares’ chop my money), masterkraft (essence’s facebook love) to mention a few!
Listen to eddeikm’s singles here on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=effizzimibad1&aq=o.
He performed at the Gbenga Adeyinka and friends show in ibadan, at the Best of Nollywoods awards night and at Akure Mare festival which had the likes of 9ice, Olamide, Lord of Ajasa and many more in 2011.
His shot a video of one of his songs, GBAGAUN ft OJB jazreel!
The song which has been enjoying massive airplay was produced by maverick songwriter/singer and Producer, OJB Jezreel. The video was shot by ace Nigerian cinematographer DJ Tee! The video would be released soon.
For this promising dude, the sky is definitely the stepping stone.
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The Christmas season is one if not the most beautiful festive period on planet earth. To add beauty and appeal to the outstanding season, Publisher, Ovation international magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, in his usual custom of putting up a glamorous christmas carol concert, this year selected 17 of Nigeria’s amazing musicians to churn out an awesome theme song for the 2011 edition of the Ovation red carol.
Produced by ace musician cum music producer OJB Jezreel, the 17 stars include Yemi Alade, Waje, Ice prince, Eva, Sir Shina Peters, Wizkid, YQ, Segun Obe, Chidinma, IBK, Jaywon, Malaika, Shayne, Ugly, Karate kid, Dipp, Kefee.
The song is a classic, the blend fantastic. The chorus, “Near or far, no matter where you are, love is in the air, Ovation Red Carol is here” reverberates.
Download here. http://youtu.be/VJmu2JRa__w
Termed Africa's Biggest Street Party and scheduled to hold in December, the carnival which will also welcome fashion shows, traditional dances and many more was initiated by ex Cross River Governor, Donald Duke in 2004.
The two singers will be performing at different dates, while Sean Kingston's performance is scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2011 at the UJ Esuene Sports Stadium, Rick Ross will thrill fans on the Wednesday, December 28.
Akon, Young Jeezy, Fat joe, Lucky Dube etc are some of the international stars that have witnessed/performed at the event.
Source:TheNetng