DBANJ MISSING FROM HENNESSY ARTISTRY CLUB TOUR!
Popular entertainer and Hennessy Artistry 2013 headliner, Dbanj was conspicuously missing from his debut Lagos club appearance, which held on Saturday, September 21 st at Rhapsody’s Lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Dbanj, who was in London at the time, was scheduled to perform alongside soul diva, Seyi Shay and rap duo, Show Dem Camp. He could not immediately return from his trip due to delays with his flight.
He was however represented by supporting act, Olamide who delivered an outstanding performance to the delight of guests present.
Supporting acts, Show Dem Camp and Seyi Shay who made her debut Artistry appearance that night also got guests in high spirits with energetic performances.
Dbanj returned to the country on Sunday, September 22 nd and performed at the Miss Earth Beauty pageant.
Meanwhile, it appears the video for this year’s Hennessy Artistry 2013 theme song titled “Raise Your Glasses” will be released any moment from now. The video which was directed by fast rising producer, Matt Maxx promises to get everyone raising their glasses and bumping their feet..
The Hennessy Artistry club tour continues this weekend at Crescendo’s Nightclub in Ikeja GRA and will feature exciting performances from Chidinma, Phyno, Vector and Sean Tizzle.
The Hennessy Artistry Finale will go down in October – More details later!
The 12 contestants for this year’s Gulder Ultimate Search paid a courtesy visit to the newly constructed Akwa Ibom state government house, just before their entry into the rugged and swampy terrain of Usaka to search for the 10th Symbol. The searchers were received by the state’s executive governor, Barr. Godswill Akpabio. Also on hand to receive the Gulder Ultimate Search contestants were the Deputy Governor, Barr. Valerie Ebe, the state’s Head of Service, Commissioners, Special Advisers, among others. Barr. Akpabio thanked the management of Nigerian Breweries Plc. for the decision to stage Gulder Ultimate Search again in the Usaka jungle of Akwa Ibom state. He said: “This is the first time that Gulder Ultimate Search will be held in the same location for a second consecutive year. This is an uncommon decision brought about by some of the logistics Akwa Ibom put in place as an uncommon host.
over 42,000 Nigerians registered to participate in this year’s edition of Gulder Ultimate Search; but only 12 of you were chosen. That speaks a lot about your characters and your personalities.
Mary and Martha Adeboye are the first set of identical twins to participate on Gulder Ultimate Search.
The daily highlights of Gulder Ultimate Search will be broadcast on national terrestrial and satellite TV stations from October 4 to October 31, 2013.
Dr. Rasheed Gbadamosi declared open the 10th edition of the Abuja International Film Festival.
Annual held by Fidelis Duker and his team, the 10th edition of the film festival kicked off with an interesting anniversary ceremony.
In attendance were Honourable minister for Tourism, High Chief Edem Duke, Helen Otagbor, Segun Arinze, Charles Novia, Emeka Ossai, Prince Emeka Mba, Andy Amenechi, Iyen Agbonifo, Fidelis Duker, Bimbo Manuel, Aminu Kura, Lancelot Imasuen, Jumai Joseph, Cynthia Agholor, Alhaji Yakub Tanko Abdulahi, Mike Nliam, Alhaji Ahmed Delutu and Mrs. Sally Mbanefo.
With Segun Arinze as the host, Dr. Rasheed Gbadamosi, Charles Novia, Hazeez Balogun(yes me), Fred Amata and a host of others were awarded with medals of honour as the film festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Popular Nollywood actress, Madam Saje recently turned 50 and she staged a party to celebrate. Born Fausat Balogun, the actress couldn’t hide her joy as she fete several Nollywood actresses and actors who converged at a befitting venue for the celebration of life. Notably present at the event were Fathia Balogun, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe Gentry, Bimbo Akinsanya, Funke Etti, Mistura Asunramu and Liz DaSilva among others.
US artists are taking more notice of the African music scene. On Saturday night, last weekend, US rap star Chingy announced a collaboration with the legend 2Face and UK afrobeats artist May7ven on twitter.
Hollywood actor, Boris Kodjoe and Ini Edo Ehiagwina are some of the top Nollywood acts that lit up the 12th edition of Miss Earth Nigeria that took place on September 22, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
After a brief Uk tours caught the wake queens at MM2this afternoon.she didn't have time to talk much but she said her music career is back on track after year of hiatus. She just releases an album called RECOVERY
Veteran thespians, Pete Edochie and Lanre Hassan popularly known as Iya Awero, are beside themselves with excitement with the announcement, this week, that they would be honoured with the coveted Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Special Recognition Award at this year's Best of Nollywood awards. In a telephone chat with the organisers, Edochie, a star of many home videos, expressed his excitement with the recognition, saying, "I feel happy that the little we have done is being recognised by the current generation. It is a thing of joy considering also that it is a special recognition award from a prestigious award ceremony as BON and endowed by a progressive governor as Governor Uduaghan. I am indeed very elated by it. See you in November." On her part, Iya Awero, who recently celebrated her 50th year anniversary as an actress whose odyssey dates back to the travelling theatre days before the advent of television soaps and then, home videos, lauded the organisers for the recognition and the Delta State Governor particularly for his support of Nollywood. "That this special recognition is coming the same year that I celebrated my 50th year anniversary as an actress is very significant for me. I want to thank the organisers of BON for this honour and to especially thank Governor Uduaghan for his immense support of Nollywood since he became governor. With more people like him, Nollywood would be a bigger pride for us all," Iya Awero said. Adducing reasons for Edochie and Iya Awero's selection as the recipients of the Governor Uduaghan Special Recognition Award, the executive producer of BON, Seun Oloketuyi, said, "Since the inception of BON, we have made it a cardinal part of the event to celebrate elders whose arts have catalysed the growth and global acceptance that Nollywood enjoys today. We don't want to wait until these veterans are dead to give them post humous awards, which is why we endeavour to celebrate them while they are still very alive and active. Besides, this year's honourees are a source of inspiration to young actors because of their longevity and continued relevance in the industry." Now in its 5th year, the Best of Nollywood awards has evolved into arguably Nollywood's most respected reward platform. The 2013 edition holds in November in Asaba, Delta State.
Paul Okoye, one half of the P-Square music duo, has engaged Anita, his heartthrob and mother his son, Andrea.
The engagement took place in Lagos on Wednesday shortly after the popular musician and his band arrived Nigeria from a tour of US and Canada.
The engagement ceremony was attended by family members of both Paul and Anita.
Bayo Adetu (Square Image Associates), the Publicist of P-Square, confirmed the development. According to him, "it is an expected development, considering the love and trust that exists between Paul and Anita. They have only waited for the right time, which is obviously now. Yes, they are officially engaged now."
@GbemiOO: They have instructed us not to play "The matter" , "Man of the year"
@GbemiOO:They used to send us a list of NTBB (Not to be broadcast songs) . Recently they said they will not send any list anymore"
@GbemiOO: They used to send us a list of NTBB (Not to be broadcast songs) . Recently they said they will not send any list anymore"
The above tweets are that of popular Beat FM 99.9, Lagos Presenter Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi(second pix above).
She just revealed the move by broadcast censors body Nigerian Broadcasting Commission(NBC).
We can't say much about Phyno "Man of the Year" as it's mostly rendered in Igbo language, (maybe our Igbo friends can help us if the lyrics is that bad), but Wizkid's "The Matter" featuring Maleek Berry indeed has some offensive lyrics.
"Back 2 d matter, open and close, touch your toes, baby Oya Yodi".
Wizkid is talking about some explicit stuff here, as in some sex positions!
But what has NBC been doing for close to a year that this song has been on air? Now, almost everybody has it on their phones.
Besides, there are countless number of songs currently rotating on our radio and TV stations today with worst lyrics.
NBC needs to do better than this!
It may also interest you to know that since both songs have videos, the ban will apply to TV stations as well.
Budding musical talent, Tonwerigha Oyintonbra aka Tonbra (a protégé of Eddy Montana of the Remedies fame) sure has his mind set at becoming a successful artiste knowing fully well that the task of becoming one will not be easy judging by the plethora of talents on the scene.
The burgeoning artiste recently arrived Lagos from Delta State with his management team in a bid to continue to promote his works which he hopes will break borders and announce him on the world stage soonest.
Hugely influenced by Fela Anikulpo-Kuti, Tonbra revealed that his fusion of afrobeat, R&B and hip hop has endeared him to a glut of fans back in Delta and he hopes to continue to win more converts with his arrival in Lagos.
"My current aim is to make a meaningful impact on the scene and I know it won’t be easy. But I trust my guts and talent that things will work out fine. I am working on my debut album titled Go Home and most of the songs on the collection will be produced by Samklef.
“I am also looking forward to having collaborations with 2face, Wizkid, M.I, Jesse Jagz, Banky W and Don Jazzy.” He affirmed.
Wande Coal To Feature At Gulder Ultimate Search 10 Selection Party To ensure that guests have an unforgettable experience, popular Nigerian musician, Wande Coal, has been penned down to entertain guests at the final selection party for Gulder Ultimate Search 10. It is expected that the African R & B crooner will treat the audience to breath-taking performances from his past and yet-to-be released albums. Recent songs by Wande Coal which have turned out to be chart busters include Been long you saw me, The Kick and Rotate. Popular dance group, ……… will also be on hand to thrill the audience. The Gulder brand team at Nigerian Breweries Plc. is leaving nothing to chance in ensuring that Gulder Ultimate Search 10 will linger on in the minds of viewers and fans for a long time to come. Both the registration and regional selection exercises to screen hopefuls ended weeks back, paving the way for the next stage, which is the final selection party. The host for the final selection party, the Gulder Ultimate Search 10 show anchor and the two past Gulder Ultimate Search champions that will play the roles of Gatekeepers have however not been revealed. While Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly called Freeze hosted last year’s Final Selection Party, Chidi Mokeme was only revealed as the Gulder Ultimate Search 9 Host at the same event. Dominic Mudabai (Gulder Ultimate Search 4 winner), Michael Nwachukwu, (Gulder Ultimate Search 5 winner) and Christopher Okagbue (Gulder Ultimate Search 8 winner), all past winners, were also revealed as the Gatekeepers for last season. The final selection party for this year’s Gulder Ultimate Search will take place at the Oriental Hotel, on Friday, September 20, 2013. Of the thousands of hopefuls that turned out for the Gulder Ultimate Search 10 regional trials in Owerri, Benin and Lagos, 30 have been chosen. The 30, who will arrive Lagos on Tuesday, September 17, will be subjected to physical and mental alertness tests. They will also undergo a psychiatrist’s evaluation. The 12 jungle bound contestants will emerge from this list of 30 contestants; while the remaining 18 would have to give the competition another shot next season. This year, the contestants would be searching for the 10 th Symbol. The daily highlights of Gulder Ultimate Search 10 will be telecast from October 4 to October 31, 2013 on national terrestrial and satellite TV stations.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two young men who claimed to be undergraduates of the University of Jos, Isaiah Friday and Azzaior Samuel, for an alleged N2.05bn fraud. Two bureau de change operators, Salihu Mahmoud and Dan Ibrahim, were also arrested in connection with the alleged crime. The suspects were also accused of being members of a syndicate that specialised in breaking into the computer data base of financial institutions to carry out dry posting of funds.
Miss Russia, Miss Kenya Spotted in Lagos! Whoa! Guess who’s in Town? International beauty queens,Miss Russia and Miss Kenya are in Lagos, Nigeria, for a brief visit on the invitation of Ethel Okosun – daughter of the late music star, Sunny Okosun. Miss Russia, Meri Asatiani arrived in Lagos yesterday, September 13, 2013 at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport at 4:30pm.The visit is in preparation for the Exquisite Face of the Universe World Final. Miss Russian accompanied by her manager and sister to Russian President Vladimir Putin,said “this is my first time in Nigeria and can’t wait to see what this beautiful country has to offer and also taste the local delicacies.” Miss Kenya,Vicky Wilson,who also arrived this morning, September 14, 2013 at 5:30am and was full of smiles as she received a warm reception.
In what seem like a classic case of the
hunter becoming the hunted, the police authorities at the Area F Police Command
in Lagos has been accused of conniving with a Lebanese simply identified as
Alex, one of the managers of Charvet Nigeria Limited, marketers of popular
energy drink, Power Horse, to intimidate and harass a Nigerian businessman and
driving school operator.  |
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