Governors to attend Aki's Wedding

Actor Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as  Aki will tie the knot  very soon and the occassion would surely be grand as the wedding has already attracted three state governors.

The tradition wedding would take place at  the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Primary School field, Obolo, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, while the white wedding comes up in Lagos, on December 10.

The governors expected are Theodore Orji of Abia State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, and Anambra State  Governor, Mr. Peter Obi

Mainframe Production Presents 'MAAMI' Watch the trailer here

Experience Tunde Kelani’s history-making epic motion picture, Maami – one of the most anticipated movies of our time, as the trailer debuts here and features top acts like Funke Jenifa Akindele, Wole Ojo, Ayomide Abatti, Tamilore Kuboye, etc.

Single parent, MAAMI, and her young son are desperately poor. Gifted with a living heart, enterprising spirit and brave soul, she is the centre of her son’s world, until he longs for the father he has never known — a man with a terrible secret.

Set over a two-day period, leading to the 2010 World Cup, MAAMi is an inspiring story of a poor, conscientious single parent’s struggles to raise her only child, Kashimawo who eventually, rises to intrnational stardom in an English football club, Arsenal, and becomes a national hero.

Watch the Trailer Here


Movie: The Official Maami Movie Trailer
Director: Tunde Kelani
Release: Feb 2012
Studio: Mainframe Film and TV Opomulero
Website: www.mainframemovies.tv

Hennessy Artistry 'Toast to the Good Life' Video

To round up their successful 2011 project, released the video for the theme song- “Toast to the good life” was released November 18, 2011.

Produced by Chocolate City’s Jesse Jagz, “Toast to the Good Life” is an original composition that features Nigerian rapper and producer, eLDee, fast-rising music sensation Tiwa Savage and R&B power-house Banky W. Commissioned by Hennessy Cognac as part of the build up to this year’s Hennessy Artistry project, “Toast to the Good Life” is a call to fun lovers to forget their sorrows, and celebrate the good life.

The music video for “Toast to the Good Life” was directed by Gini and filmed in Lagos,

Introducing Ms. Jaie....The New face of Pop

Ms. Jaie - Her unique sound has a beautiful blend of modern Rn B Soul and urban Naija sound. Her music somehow ties the tradition together while placing her own exceptional stamp and personality on it.

Ms.Jaie’s highly fashion driven images instantly identifies with her female audience and her curves instantly ignites with her male fans With songs about love lust and everything in between there is a little something in every track for everyone. Listening to her music you can hear the influence of her favorite musicians from the

Nigerian Idol Presents the Season 2 Movie Premiere on November 27th

On November 27th 2011, all roads will lead to the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas for an exclusive movie- premiere styled screening of the first episode of the continent’s biggest music reality show, Nigerian Idol, Season II.

The Nigerian Idol blue carpet will stretch out by 3pm at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas to welcome guests as they head into the cinema hall for a dramatic 90 minute premiere of the first episode of this season’s show.

The episode will show guests a special sneak preview of what Nigerians will see on the action packed music show from December to April. Yeka Onka, winner of the first season will also serenade guests at a cocktail party after the screening.

This premiere is strictly by invitation but you can get an opportunity to be one of the guests by
www.nigerianidol.com for more details.

Nigerian Idol is brought to you by Etisalat in association with Pepsi and Sony. Its official airline partner is Air Nigeria. Nigerian Idol will begin airing on December 4 across the country.

New Video: Jahbless ft Reminisce 'Beremole'

Here's a spanking new video from Jahbless 'Beremole' featuring  Reminisce. The video was directed by James Oludare. Enjoy!!

                     

Femi Kuti, Duncan Mighty, P-Square, Wizkid and Mocheda join TOP10 MICS CONCERT

It has been weeks of high suspense, waiting, guessing, prediction and race to win array of prizes KOGA Entertainment put up as giveaways for those who correctly guess names of the remaining five artistes that will perform at the highly anticipated concert of 2011, the TOP10 MICS.
It would be recalled that on September 9, 2011, KOGA Entertainment, one of the fastest emerging giants in the entertainment industry, released five out of 10 artistes that will be performing at the highly anticipated concert of the year come December 23 at TBS, Lagos. The five acts are African queen crooner, 2face Idibia, rapper, MI, Afro juju creator, Sir Shina Peters, Paramount King of Fuji, Obesere and Trybesmen honcho, Eldee.

In a bid to engage the general public, KOGA Entertainment asked people to predict the remaining five artistes and win blackberry phones, mini laptops, TV sets and designer wears from Shakara Clothing. Thus, the race began, the competition ended last week Friday with no one getting the prediction right.
‘’ The weeks of the predictions were the most exciting weeks at Bigsam Media. Some people came close

Hennessy Releases Video for Toast to the Good life

To round up their successful 2011 project, released the video for the theme song- "Toast to the good life" today November 18, 2011.

Produced by Chocolate City's

Jesse Jagz, "Toast to the Good Life" is an original composition that features Nigerian rapper and producer,

eLDee, fast-rising music sensation

Tiwa Savage and R&B power-house

Banky W. Commissioned by Hennessy Cognac as part of the build up to this year's Hennessy Artistry project, "

Toast to the Good Life" is a call to fun lovers to forget their sorrows, and celebrate the good life.

The music video for "Toast to the Good Life" was directed by Gini and filmed in Lagos, Nigeria. Video director Gini first came into limelight with the video of late Dagrin's "Pon pon pon". He is also responsible for videos like Mo'cheddah's "Ko ma roll", and Samklef's "Molowo".

New Single: Duro Na by T-Money (Jasi1time)

Duro Na is the first single off Tmoney's upcoming mixtape Appreciate The Love #ATL. Its going to be a 16 track mixtape featuring major Nigerian Artists. Attached to this email is a MP3 file of Duro Na ft Olamuss 

Listen and Download 'Duro na' here

New Music: Skales - 'Mukulu' & 'Keresimesi'

As promised, E.M.E (Empire Mates Entertainment) are PROUD to present the BRAND NEW singles from their very own rap star SKALES titled "Mukulu" and "Keresimesi" with production courtesy of SARZ. Leading with the instantly infectious and catchy "Mukulu" - which is well poised to top mainstream radio

Download Mukulu

charts and fill up dance floors all over the continent in the coming months - SKALES shows off his vibrant, flamboyant and "lover boy" side with clever and witty lyrics and a glorious hook that you will not be able to

Ace Comedian and Presenter TEE A Storms Lagos with Star-Studded Dinner Concert

TEE A ON STAGE

Ace comedian and presenter, Tunde Adewale, popularly known as Tee-A is bringing the party to Lagos as he gets set to stage a private and lavish dinner concert in celebration of his fifteen years on stage in the entertainment industry.
In August, Tee-A announced in August that his organization was planning a three-in-one event to celebrate his 15th year as an entertainer and also have comedy concerts in Lagos and Abuja. This has now become a reality as the first concert held in October at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja where Tee-A and top comedians like AliBaba, MC Abbey, Omobaba, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st, Princess, Holly Mallam among others made the event one to remember.

Top Nigerian artistes like Eldee, Mocheddah, Bracket, DJ Zeez, Djinee, Wizkid and Scales also performed at the glamorous event which took over the FCT. Tee-A has now announced that he is bringing the show to

Mo'Hits Stars Storm Benin, Port Harcourt and Warri for MTN Funlink Campus Concert

D Prince, Yvonne special ED

Top Nigerian artistes recently visited the beautiful city of Benin, Port Harcourt, Sokoto and Warri for the MTN Funlink campus concert tagged “Who ROCKS da MO”

Project Fame winners, Iyanya and Myk joined the Mo’Hit’s crew- D banj, D Prince, Wande Coal, Dr Sid and K-Switch to thrill students from different campuses  Also in attendance was Comedian, Seyi Law who hosted the shows

Kelvin Orifa,D Prince Dr Sid and Dbanj

Students came to take part in the fun and got the chance to win exciting prizes from participating in various competitions that held at the concert.

The youth segment of leading telecommunication brand, MTN Nigeria started the Funlink campus concerts in

New Joint: Zombie - Terry Tha Rapman

Terry Tha Rapman has a new single and its titled Zombie. This record goes hard and its off The World Domination Mixtape and will most likely be on the BANS 2.0 album. Zombie is a response to the (in)famous Hip-Hop phrase; "Hip Hop Is Dead". The track with the eerie and spooky vibe is tailored for the streets and is undoubtedly a future street anthem. The track was produced by Ray-X

Listen Here:

Forbes has released its inaugural list of the 40 Richest People in Africa

ALIKO DANGOTE

 The richest among them is Aliko Dangote of Nigeria, with a $10.1 billion fortune based on his stake in publicly-traded Dangote Cement –which has operations across Africa.Business mogul,Mike Adenuga is the fourth richest with $4.3B

The combined wealth of the 40 richest is $64.9 billion – more than Thailand's 40 richest (at $45 billion) but less than Taiwan's (at $92.7 billion).

Top ten List:

1.Aliko Dangote - $10.1Billion
2.Nicky oppenheimer & Family -$6.5Billion
3.Nassef sawiris-$4.75 Billion
4.Johann Rupert & Family-$4.7Billion
5.Mike Adenuga -$4.3
6.Milioud chaabi -$3 Billion
7.Naguib sawiris-$2.9Billion
8.Christoffel Wiese-$2.7Billion
9.Onsi sawiris-$2.6Billion
10.Patrice Motsepe-$2.5Billion

Other Nigerians - Jim Ovia is the 17th richest with $775, Million,Oba Otudeko is 24th with $550M, Hakeem Bello Osagie is 28th with $450M.

Are you Ready for the Big ONE? It's the 1st Anniversary Sale of The Mobile Market

CEO MobileMarket and Moyo Adeniji of Perola

 The December 2011 Mobile Market Event, Tagged THE BIG1 is scheduled to hold on the 10th of December 2011.  It is the Mobile Market’s 1st Anniversary and it will be MASSIVE. Special features include: Artists' performances, Gifts for our shoppers and vendors, press coverage etc. There will be radio and magazine adverts as well online adverts on websites such as Bella Naija. The First 20-25 vendors to confirm participation will be featured in selected adverts.

Bukky Domingo's Remje Accessories Stand

In light of the Anniversary celebrations, we are going to have over 30 stands. The stands come in 2 options:

Sean Combs, Soul Train Awards to Pay Tribute to Heavy D

Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow, and Doug E. Fresh are among the rappers who will pay tribute to Heavy D at the upcoming Soul Train Awards. The veteran MC, real name Dwight Arrington Myers, died last week 8th Nov. 2011 after neighbors found him lying unconscious outside his home in Beverly Hills.

Organizers of the 2011 Soul Train Awards have now announced plans to honor the late rapper during the ceremony on Thursday 17th  Nov. 2011. The tribute will come a day before Heavy D is laid to rest in New York, where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is scheduled to speak as part of a memorial on Friday 18th Nov. 2011.

CASAP Initiative is set to Launch in Lagos on Sunday November 27th

CASAP, is an initiative that seeks to create awareness for the plight of the Nigerian child with special focus on children in orphanage homes, the major aim of the initiative is to encourage fostering of orphans amongst everyday Nigerians.
The initiative also aims at creating awareness and rallying support for orphans, orphanages and less privileged children. To promote our cause, we plan to organize visits to various Orphanage homes and less privileged communities  around the country.

The Initiative's Inaugural Launch comes up on

Date: Sunday November 27, 2011
Time: 2.00 pm
Venue: Living fountain Orphanage, Plot 22 Yusuff Abiodun Way, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos

Be There!!!

Picture: Stephanie Okereke Receiving her Award

 Stephanie receiving her award from The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria- President Goodluck Jonathan 

Double Talk, Double Wahala

Labaran Maku, the Minister of Information, has expressed concern over the increase in the number of social media in the country. He said the revolution that was taking place in Egypt, Syria, Libya and other Arab states was as a result of the reports dished out by the social media.

Mr. Maku warned that the increase in the number social media might result in some traditional journalists losing their jobs...~234next

The Minister that once claimed Jonathan brought Facebook to Nigeria is now complaining about social same media? Naija oga ooo!!!
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.

New Single: ADDICTION - What you want

Nigerian hip/hop sensation - Addiction, also known as Aaron & Sharon Igho (Twins), born in the UK and raised in Jos, Nigeria. Originally from delta state. Studied in the university of Jos (UNIJOS) and obtained a degree in psychology and political science. Later relocated to Abuja after the 2007 religious crisis.

Addiction came into the lime light in 2005 where they performed at their first show ever, after leaving the studio with their first single 'wondering', They shared the stage with 2face, Ruggedman and others.

Addiction currently released a hit single tittled 'Show' . Some of the tracks on the list of their songs to be on their forth coming album are 'back again', 'easy road', 'shine', 'my way', 'what you want' , 'I do' .  Addiction, presently under Zakudia records

E.M.E Rising Star SKALES unveils Fresh New Freestyle 'Misunderstood'

... Brand New Singles & Videos Coming SOON

To serve as a precursor to his upcoming single and video releases and to whet the appetite of his loyal fans, E.M.E rising rap star Skales delivers to us this insanely huge freestyle titled "Misunderstood". Covering the Fabolous and Rick Ross-featured 2010 smash hit "Swagger Right" from Def Jam-signed girl group Rich Girl, Skales shows us and all that will listen superbly just why he is a force to be reckoned with in African Hip- Hop.



Poignantly and cleverly addressing the complications and misunderstanding between himself and the "Michelle to his Obama", Skales completely turns this spooky Rich Harrison-produced beat on its head and superbly

Meet Nollywood Actor Chinedu Ikedezie 'Aki' wife-to-be

They look so Cute *_*

Chinedu and his lovely Bride-To-Be will be getting married on December 10. Traditional engagement at bride's town Mbano, Imo state on November 26.

Pictures Courtesy: Jimmy Sonde

Meet the Experts: Fashion Designers, Exhibitors and Models

THIS IS THE SHOW THAT BRINGS YOU THE VERY BEST IN FASHION AND MUSIC, FEATURING 5 CREATIVE DESIGNERS AND FOUR MUSIC CYPHERS.

CYPHER: IS THE BET NETWORK (U.S.A.) ENTERTAINMENT DESIGNE FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCES, WHERE A CHYPHER FEATURES UP TO 4, 5, TO 7 ARTISTE DURING

New Music: DURELLA FEAT. WIZKID - GAGA

Yo! Durella, the King of the Zanga, has dropped his first official single from his Back/Better/Bada album. Gaga features the hottest act on the streets now, Wizkid and together they do what they know how to do best- ride a beat effortlessly and create a club banger. Gaga has only way to go and that is up the charts. In a matter of weeks this song will be rocking from barbershops to dance floors nationwide. 
 
Meanwhile Durella is set to begin his European tour by the end of the month. Countries included are Belgium, France, Italy and UK. His upcoming album Back/Better/Bada is scheduled to drop on the first week of next year. On the business side of things be on the lookout for Durella condoms.

Listen to the New Joint Here;

New Video: Ijeoma FEAT Vector - LOVE IN THE AIR

It's here. After premiering the audio version on Friday, the video for Love In The Air by Ijeoma feat.Vector is out. The video which was directed by Matthias Aragbada of DuduToonz highlights the love and joy we share and give during the Christmas season. The video also depicts the joy and happiness felt during the yuletide. Cameo appearances by Djinee, Terry Tha Rapman and Wale Waves.