Meet the Paper Chasers

 In 2005, Two twin brothers Deane & Devin Walden, had a vision for music. Through this vision, they were inspired to form an elite group of style, finesse, and sound all their own. As time progressed, many members were added. First with the meeting of Sterling Ogletree (Young Flame) in early High School. After they started to work on music together, the movement began and the power behind it grew as well. A few momentum builds later and the group added another member, Vance (Case-Closed). Case-Closed brought a sort of old school Hip-Hop feel to the group. After that, its just been hit after hit after hit. As the group moves forward five years strong, P.C. now consists of Young Venom, Young Flame, Casanova, Case-Closed,  2-Face .PC is more than just a music group, i

Pictures of Christy Essien's Cd jacket in 1981

Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe needs no introduction. A musician of note, she has a number of great hits to her credit. Some of her unforgetable tunes that have endured for three decades include Freedom; Patience; Time waits for no one; Hear the call; Omo mi seun rere among others. Even with 35 national and international awards and 10 hit songs, the Lady of Songs says the best is yet to come. R.I.P Christy!!!!!!

Lady of Songs Christy Essien is gone ....

It's been a sober day since the news of her death broke around 3pm today. She died a few hours ago after a brief illness having being hospitalized about 3 days ago in an undisclosed private hospital.
The award winning songwriter and singer was a former President of the PMAN, the body of Nigerian entertainers. She hailed from Akwa Ibom State. She was aged 51. May her soul rest in peace.

LINEO ELEPEPE MASTER SET FOR CLUB TOUR IN LONDON

LINEO "ELEPEPE MASTER" UK ALBUM LISTENING PARTY ,SAT JULY 9TH
AT CLUB ROYALE, 516 OLD KENT ROAD
LONDON.

FOLLOW ON TWITTER FOR QUICK UPDATE. @MyLineo

Evening Worship Concert with OLU MATTHEW & ROYAL COMMISSION

Evening Worship Concert with OLU MATTHEW & ROYAL COMMISSION (OMRC), featuring NATHANIEL BASSEY, PROMISE ADEYEMI (SOUTH AFRICA) and SAINT IN PRAISE, In 'I BOW 2 U' Experience music differently, so good and so anointed by His grace. We trust that God will bless you.

So sad!!!! Christy Essien-Igbokwe is dead

News just reached the Entertainment Industry that Christy Essien-Igbokwe passed away this morning, Thursday, June 30, 2011. she was aged 51 years old .. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

DISCLAIMER: DAREY NOT PERFORMING AT FASHION MEETS RUNWAY EVENT!

PRESS RELEASE 

Our attention has been drawn to newspaper and internet news publications, advertising our client Darey as one of the lead performers at a fashion show holding in Lagos next week. 

While there were early talks on the possibility of having Darey host the show, we wish to state clearly that HE HAS NOT BEEN CONTRACTED to host or perform at this event. 

We do not only find news reports and releases from the organisers mischievous; but also misleading and unprofessional. And we'd like the general public to know that Darey is not in anyway, directly or remotely involved with this event. 

Our Lawyers are already in touch with them, hoping they will correct this misinformation, with the clear stand that if this is not done, we will be willing to pursue legal means available to us. 

Again, please kindly note that Darey fans should not expect to see him at this show as he has not been contracted to host or perform, contrary to what the organisers are communicating.   

The R&B King, fresh from the UK where he released his first international single on June 19, is currently rounding up work on his UK album, as well as a special album for the Nigerian market. 

For regular information on Darey, please kindly visit http://darey.com. Or http://soulmuzik.com 

-ENDS-

Bez Idakula's Super Sun Album LAGOS Release

Finally!!!!! The eagerly anticipated debut album, SUPER SUN from acoustic guitar maestro, Bez Idakula berths in Lagos!!

Watch this space for more info!

Nigeria's number one female comedian ,Princess just lost her dad

 

Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, is one artiste that needs little or no introduction in the Nigerian comedy industry.  Princess just lost her dad , she announced the passing away on twitter @princesscomedy . May God give you the fortitude to bear the loss...

Nominees for this year's Nigerian Blog Awards are:

First of all , I want to  say congratulations to those nominated for this year's award.To vote for your favorite blog, please visit http://nigerianblogawards.com or http://nigerianblogawards.com/vote.php 
Voting will end on July 9th , 2011

Here are the nominees for this year:

1. Best Beauty Blog
   • Love Kiksy
   • Natural Saturdays
   • Pwetty Bambi
   • Sarah Ofili’s Blog
   • Stella’s Addiction
2. Best Blog by a Blogger based outside of Nigeria
   • Chantle White
   • Jaguda
   • My Style by Bike
   • Sisi Yemmie
   • That 1960 Chick!
3. Best Blog by a Nigeria-based Blogger
   • Fiesty Pen
   • Memoirs of a Woman with Chutzpah
   • Ogbonge Blog
   • Simply Oroque’s View
   • Thetoolsman’s blog
4. Best Book, Poetry or Writing Blog
   • Edith Smiles
   • Fiesty Pen
   • Muse…and More
   • Chronicles of Dania
   • The Voice

Amber has released a statement about her leaked nude photos

  You’ve probably seen the naked Amber Rose photos making their way around the internet by now, and she has taken to Twitter to address the striking images in a series of tweets. Here goes:

"I was gonna wait until my radio show to address this but I want to say this now. I trusted someone that worked 4 me & allowed them to use my laptop a million times, I caught this person sending my pics to themselves and I fired this person immediately Wiz & I & both of our families have known about this for 2 months now. We tried to prepare ourselves for this day. Those pictures r 2 1/2 years old just sitting in my computer. I’m really hurt & embarr#!@%*#ed because I have so many young girls that look up to me. I would never put those pics out of myself.

The company that I was working with no longer wants to work with me because of these pics and that prevents me from getting money to take care of my family. Its a messed up situation when someone so evil comes into ur life and tries to destroy it. I know I’m not the only girl in the world that has taken pics like that but they were very private. I’m sorry for letting my young Rosebuds down. Pls understand this was a result of trusting a person that didn’t deserve my trust. I have cried for the past 2 days but I know this to shall p#!@%*#. Thank u for all of ur support.

No matter what I go thru or how embarrassed I am I have a man that Loves me & has my back thru everything. @RealWizKhalifa thank u."

In other news , Amber Rose,  is due to hit Nigeria next month, to host the upcoming 'Music Meets Runway' event, holding on the 9th of July.I hope sponsors for the show won't back out ...

2Face, Goldie and Olamide headlines the 3rd edition of Acada Blackberry Fever Party

According to the publisher of the first consistent youth magazine, Mr. Biodun Caston-Dada who stated this in a media conference that the essence of the gathering was to bring fun lovers together and create a platform for interaction.

However, this year edition promises to be bigger and better.summer party billed to hold at the popular celebrity hangout, Get Arena come the 6th of August 2011.

Expected performance will be coming from top artistes with the like of 2face, Kas, Goldie, Olamide, Owen-G, Vector and the host of others.

It should be noted that the party has been held in past times at the popular Tribeca on the Island and La Guliano, Ade-oyo in Ibadan where the first and second edition of the party took place. This year's edition will be holding at Get arena , Victoria Island .. I'm sure you don't want to miss it.

KENNY G ARRIVES LAGOS ON FRIDAY FOR SAX APPEAL 3!

Lagos| Nigeria - Grammy award winning American Saxophonist Kenneth Gorelick (Kenny G) is set to land in Lagos, Nigeria for the third edition of popular annual jazz concert – Sax Appeal.

This is the first time Kenny G will be performing in Lagos, a city where he has millions of fans and followers.

Kenny G is a widely- travelled performer and musician with a fine and attractive sound many jazz listeners love to hate.

A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G's sound has been a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-'80s.

Band members and support acts for the Grammy award winning performer will arrive in Lagos on Friday while Kenny G is expected to hit Lagos on Saturday in-company of personal aides and associates.

Sax Appeal is a concept created by Nigerian jazz maestro Mike Aremu in 2009 which is geared towards the Rebirth and Promotion of Live Musical Performances in Nigeria.

Past editions have featured multiple MOBO award winner Yolanda Brown and top performers and saxophonists from Nigeria and South Africa.

Sax Appeal 3 will hold at the New Expo hall of Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Sunday July 3, 2011.

More details of the event available at www.mikearemuvisions.com

ACE COMEDIAN TEE A TO HOST SAX APPEAL 3

Lagos| Nigeria - Ace comedian Tee A is set to host the third edition of Mike Aremu’s annual jazz series – SAX APPEAL.

The upcoming high-profile music event will hold at the New Expo hall of Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Sunday July 3, 2011.

Tee A will be fronting the event with a long list of performers including Judith Sephuma, Yolanda Brown, Kunle Ayo, Waje, Mike Aremu, Kenny G and a surprise international act.

In recent times Tee A has become synonymous with anchoring high-profile events like Sax Appeal. The compere – entrepreneur is believed to be one of Nigeria’s best masters of ceremonies; and he has a long list of A-league events to his name. 

Phenomenal jazz saxophonist Kenny G will be co-headlining the event alongside Mike Aremu himself and the inclusion of the stand- up comedian on the bill promises an amazing night of fun.

Sax Appeal is a concept of Mike Aremu Vision which is geared towards the Rebirth and Promotion of Live Musical Performances in Nigeria.

Past editions have featured Bez, Tosin Martins, Judith Sephuma, Cobhams, Yolanda Brown, Kunle Ayo, and Yinka Davies.

Music Meets Runway reveals 10 Designers and 10 Music Artists to perform July 9th, at the EXPO CENTRE, Eko Hotel.

Presenting The New Era Of Fashion, the 10 Designers to hit the runway are:
Tsemaye Binitie
Vonne Couture
Meena
Viv La Resistance
Toju Foyeh
Babuhska
Grey
Virgos Lounge
Obsidian
Republic Of Foreigner
The 10 Musical Performers to also grace the runway are:
Naeto C
Duncan Mighty
Dr Sid
D’ Prince
Sasha
Shank
Show Dem Camp
Tiwa Savage
WIZKID
Dotstar from the UK
New Act: Davido

CELEBRITY HOSTS:
Amber Rose
Banky W (YES WE SAID BANKY W & AMBER ROSE WILL BE HOSTING THIS EVENT)

TICKET OUTLETS:
Sliverbird Cinema Galleria – VI
Ozone Cinema – YABA
The Hubs @ The Palms – ONIRU
GET Arena – ONIRU
Paris Deli – AKIN ADESOLA VI
MUD MAKE UP STUDIO – LEKKI
ALL SWEET SENSATION OUTLETS.
**some images of the designers and music artists

TSEMAYE BINITIE

VIRGOS LOUNGE

VONNE COUTURE

TEEGEE’S INDUSTRY NAIJA SINGLE HITS THE AIRWAVES

TeeGee, an up-coming player in the entertainment industry has put out a single featuring Now Muzik managed Gidi Gorgeous. The single titled Industry Naija is a fusion of comedy, and hard core rap, indeed, a must hear.

Teegee a.k.a Da Unusual brings into the music industry a new twist from a humorous angle. For TeeGee who sees music as a big deal, “the game is changed”. The Industry Naija single also contains Industry Naija instrumental and acapella.

This creative music comedian used punch lines from notable artistes. According to him,

 “Solomon was the King of the Zanga and Solomon had over three hundred kokolets in his koko mansion”.

He also used punch lines like:

 “…and I said to the devil, in the mighty name of Jesus, Ori e’ fokasibe”.

“If you’re still in this church and you don’t have Jesus Christ, and you’re still sitting down, you’re in a long thing”.

Surely, a lot of hard work was put into tieing up these punch lines. He subscribed to this music comedy which he would rather refer to as Da Unusual because he wants “to stand out in order to build a mega brand”. His other works includes True Life Story, Nna Men, High Me among others. According to him, his relationship with Now Muzik, the major promoters of his Industry Naija is beyond business, “Now Muzik is my family as long as I entertain”.

Nigerian music and music industry has become dynamic to the point where a lot of creativity is infused to attract the right audience and to secure a nitch for this artiste especially in this era when “boiz are not smiling”. If muzik must pay, that is, being worth the effort put into it, then, excellence must be the watch word.

An emerging Nigerian artist’s new reverberation release titled "Gracias, O se, Merci" (Free Download available!)

 MAYOWA ADEBAJO, popularly known as "eMJOY", is an artist, songwriter and performer of primarily gospel music in the HipHop genre. He has been performing to a small group of family since a young age but had his first concert stage performance in High school at the age of 15, which opened up more opportunities to perform.

eMJOY has performed across Toronto, Canada, including during Jesus Family Church events, RCCG Covenant Chapel youth events, Haiti Community, Worship 4 Life Concerts, Emua Fashion Show 2010, York University NSA (Nigerian Students Association) Gala 2011, etc.

He currently lives in Toronto where he is also studying for Higher Education. He says “My vision in the music industry is to make beautiful, classic-lasting music for the world that should draw us all nearer to the mind-blowing Love of God. Through the good news of Jesus Christ, I should expectedly bring glory to my nation Nigeria, and Africa, at large.”

Listen to the new reverberating track and download for free following this link here http://emjoy.bandcamp.com/track/gracias-o-se-merci

"New Nigeria Spirit" is another tune released earlier this year, which captures the spirit of new Nigeria and can be found at http://emjoy.bandcamp.com/ along with other music by eMJOY.

Connect with eMJOY: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emjoy/210761992295549

Blog: yesgodmusic.tumblr.com

The Oshadipe Twins are set to launch their new album titled, 'Destiny Calling'.

The Oshadipe Twins are set to launch their new album titled, 'Destiny Calling'.

The event which will take place at the Grand Ball Room, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos will be held on Sunday, July 17, 4pm-10pm.

Artist billed to perform include, Yinka Ayefele, Kenny Saint Brown, Oyinkansola, Nikki Laoye, Ibiyemi, Mike Aremu, Titi-Da-Fire and a host of others.

MCs: Koffi & Mc Ice(EKO FM)

Introducing New Act : YOKEE

Yokee, a new act who burst on the scene with a track called "SPEAK ENGLISH" in 2010, which featured Femi Nuga and Mr. OBIE, has come out with this hit single "When I think of you" which he did with some of the brightest upcoming artistes T-Flava and Sami aka Mr Outtatown. The song takes a look at a boy who can't seem to get over a crush he's been having since childhood, irrespective of still being a die hard player. Yokee just signed with OUTTATOWN ENTERTAINMENT and is

Music Meets Runway 2011 - Amber Rose visits Lagos

Le Reve Events announces the arrival of one of the most anticipated events of the year, “Music Meets Runway” scheduled to be held on the 9th of July, 2011 at the Eko Hotel EXPO CENTRE, Lagos. Music Meets runway is an industry event fusing performances by some of the hottest artists and runway expose featuring some of the finest up and coming designers that Nigeria has to offer, with diverse styles from lingerie wears to Haute Couture. The aim for this event is to create awareness for some of the amazing new talents we have including up and coming fashion designers, music artists, international acts, stylists, make-up artists and more…

La Reve Events also plans to promote networking among the fashion industry professionals including educators, retail buyers, fashion journalists, trendsetters and consumers.

EKO HOTEL EXPO CENTRE will experience one of the most amazing events of 2011 with International guest stars (yet to be revealed), 10 music artists, 10 fashion Designers, The Sexiest Hosts, and One Major event…MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY (MMR).

Sponsors already on board are: MTN, Samsung Mobile, SKYY Vodka, Bella Naija and more

There will be pre-parties and post parties surrounding the event and a FASHION VIP Lounge.

For more information regarding this event please email info@musicmeetsrunway.com

For press accreditation and all press matters please email pr@musicmeetsrunway.com

For ticketing information please email tickets@musicmeetsrunway.com

DEALDEY - Get 50% Off A Luxury Grooming Session At Ruby & Pink My Spa

Ruby & Pink is a fashion retailer that offers the finest products in fashion and beauty from around the world such as high end designer clothes, shoes, handbags and other accessories. They also offer top notch fashion consulting services. A subsidiary of Ruby & Pink; Ruby & Pink My Spa offers world class quality services in professional nail care and beauty, and are committed to giving their customers the perfect treatment, to create that perfect impression with the perfectly groomed look. 

When making an impression, nothing speaks better than not only dressing well, but also being perfectly groomed. Treat yourself to a grooming session deep in the lap of luxury with today’s Deal; for N3750, take advantage of a 50% discount for a Presidential or Luxury Spa Manicure and Pedicure (worth N7500) given by Ruby & Pink My Spa, guaranteed to have your hands and feet feeling good, and looking fantastic!
Ruby & Pink My Spa’s exceptional Luxury Spa treatment is designed to invigorate and restore the beauty of your nails. The treatments involve an aromatic salt rub to slough off dull, dry skin cells, a hydrating mask to rejuvenate and maintain youthful elasticity, a hot towel wrap, hot stone massage or a paraffin dip; making the spa manicure last longer and feel more luxurious. Their Presidential Manicure and Pedicure for men involves a full manicure and pedicure, complete with a deep callus treatment, a sugar scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells, as well as a hydration mask or a paraffin dip. Customers are treated to all this in a serene atmosphere where they can relax, and can enjoy all this while sipping drinks. Go to www.dealdey.com and purchase your coupon.

DEALDEY - Enjoy 50% Off A Relaxing And Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage At Bellezza Spa

Working in Lagos can be an extremely stressful task, often leaving you tensed and feeling lumpier than the humps on a camel’s back. Today’s Deal gives you a chance to ease off the tension and be treated to the pampering you deserve. With a whopping 50% discount, enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic Hot Stone Massage for N2500 from Bellaza Spa, exclusive as always to DealDey members.
The Hot Stone Massage is a natural therapy in which warmed stones are positioned on parts of the body to maximize the deep therapeutic benefit. The stones used are river rocks or other very smooth-surfaced stones made of basalt. The high iron content in basalt helps the stones retain heat during the massage. With the heated stones being placed on specific trigger points in the body before the actual massage begins, hot stone massages are beneficial on both physical and psychological levels, giving complete relief from various ailments such as over tensed muscles and joints, severe back aches, insomnia, stress and anxiety, and depression. Go to www.dealdey.com to purchase your coupon

Happy Birthday to Alibaba

Happy Birthday to Alibaba .. Wishing you all the Best and Many more years to come ..

Supergal

Fragrance Now and Forever the Album will be released next week

Fragrance Now and Forever the Album, released and marketing launch in the next few weeks.

In the meantime, fans can now buy from iTunes, Napster Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon MP3, nimbits and via Duchess Marketing Store at Duchesspr.com or via FB at
http://www.duchesspr.com/buymusic.php

Picture : Michelle Obama with the kids in Soweto

Event : Nigeria Television Fashion Show holds June 26th

Nigeria Television Fashion Show (NTFS) holds June 26th @ the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel , Victoria Island . Red carpet starts 2pm , the shows starts proper 3pm . Hosts: Iretiola and Patrick Doyle . Don't miss it .

SHUGA RETURNS TO KENYA

MTV NETWORKS AFRICA, THE STAYING ALIVE FOUNDATION, PEPFAR & HIV- FREE GENERATION PARTNER TO PRODUCE HIV & AIDS DRAMA SEQUEL

Lagos, Nigeria:  MTV Networks Africa, The Staying Alive Foundation, PEPFAR and the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation HFG) are to renew their ongoing partnership to produce the second
series of hard-hitting sex-and-relationships, HIV and AIDS drama, Shuga, in Kenya. The initiative, funded extensively by the U.S. Government through PEPFAR, will work closely with the Government of
Kenya to ensure the programme fits within Kenya’s existing HIVn prevention strategy.
Shuga series two, subtitled “Love, Sex, Money”, and associated digital, events and marketing activity will be supported by HFG Global and HFG’s Kenya office through their brand,  .  The new series will be
expanded from three to six episodes and develop the complex emotional storylines first explored in Shuga.   Principle photography for the series goes into production in Nairobi in August 2011 and will premier
on Valentine’s Day 2012 (14 February) and broadcast around. Shuga: Love, Sex,Money will be directed by South African director Teboho Mahlatsi and produced by award-winning South African production
house, The Bomb Shelter. The predominantly Kenyan cast for Shuga: Love, Sex, Money will be
announced in July 2011.  The series will introduce new characters and storylines while additionally endeavouring to motivate and realize specific changes in sexual behaviours.  Among the issues likely to be
explored in Shuga: Love, Sex, Money are HIV testing, stigma, condom use, gender inequity and the role of multiple concurrent partnerships in driving the HIV epidemic.
First aired in Kenya in November 2009 on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and terrestrial stations Citizen TV, KTN, NTV and KBC Channel One, Shuga reached viewers in 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and more than 70 TV stations worldwide.  It continues to be widely viewed in countries such as Zambia, South Africa and Jamaica, among others, together with a facilitator’s guide for peer educators to engage young
people in open discussions and to motivate behaviour change.

2FACE, WIZKID, MO’CHEDDAH AND OTHERS TEAM UP FOR HEADIES 2011 THEME SONG

2FACE, WIZKID, MO’CHEDDAH AND OTHERS TEAM UP FOR HEADIES 2011 THEME SONG …. AS ORGANISERS PLAN FOR ARTISTES SEMINAR

Organizers of the annual The Headies have announced a long list of
stars working on theme song for this year’s edition of the awards.

According to Executive producer Ayo Animashaun African pop icon 2face will be teaming up with rave of the moment Wizkid, Mo’cheddah, Ice
prince, Waje, and Illbliss to work on the 2011 theme song for the
awards which will be produced by fast rising producer Samklef.

At the ‘theme song’ meeting held recently, all the performing artistes
were briefed on the upcoming awards and details of their assignment as
related to what the audience should expect from the awards this year.

Animashaun says: “In 2009, the theme song, “A Prize to Die For” was
recorded by M.I, Kel and Banky W while Eldee Tha Don produced. The
song was released a week before the Awards and did not have enough
time to sink into the public. This was why we decided to use only the
beat in 2010. This year, all hands are on deck to ensure an earlier release which will be followed with the video. And with this set of acts be assured we shall come up with another smash hit that communicate the theme for this year’s event: as well as the key values of our awards’’. Reacting to the brief, Ice Prince thanked the organizers saying, “I’m
privileged to be a part of this theme song and these guys are my

SAX APPEAL: WHO WINS THE BATTLE OF THE SAX THIS YEAR?

Mike Aremu and Yolanda brown performing Last year @Sax Appeal

As Top saxophonists and jazz performers from across Europe, North
America, and Africa prepares to hit Lagos for the third edition of
Mike Aremu’s Sax Appeal, the lingering question on the mind of the
anticipating Lagos crowd is: who among the several acts billed for the
night will win the battle of the sax on the big night.
Already Tagged ‘‘concert of the year’’ with a long list of top
performers billed for the show including Grammy award winning
phenomenal jazz artist Kenny G, MOBO award winner Yolanda Brown from
the UK, South African eclectic performer Judith Sephuma, Nigeria’s
Kunle Ayo, talented singer Waje, and widely travelled saxophonist Mike
Aremu. And also, a surprise international act to be announced at the
concert.
Mike Aremu who himself is a well known performer, band leader and
crowd puller, created sax appeal in 2009 as a series of live shows to
promote the culture of live musical performances in Nigeria and since
inception it has been a story of mission being accomplished -
featuring the biggest names in Jazz music and amazing saxophonists
year after year.

Michelle Obama gracefully poses with Young African Leaders

All the ladies agree that the First Lady has  an undeniable presence. Her life story is one they can relate to. Described as an HONOUR! It has proven to be an inspirational experience! Her presence is amazing. Her words "I'm proud and honoured to be in your presence'
Pictures of the  perfect moment. The First Lady gracefully poses with the Young African Leaders in Soweto

Young Nigerians must continue to engage government" – US Consular-General

 

“Young Nigerians must continue to engage government,” the US Consul-General, Joseph D. Stafford, has said. This was part of his Keynote Remarks at the consulate’s New Tools, New Government town hall meeting with young leaders and icons held at the US Consulate’s Public Affairs Section office in Lagos. The event was presented by leading development firm, The Future Project.

“I was very impressed at the active participation of the Nigerian youth during the 2011 elections,” he said. “Now that the elections are over, it would be productive to see continuous social media engagements. The United States government hails the conduct of the process with young civil engagement organizations, and the activities of frontline organizations like The Future Project.”

The focus was on election

Picture : Michelle Obama and family meet Nelson Mandela

 

                                       Michelle Obama and family meet Nelson Mandela

Event : Laffs 'n' Jamz is back (The Return )

Laffs n Jamz, the monthly event organized by Basketmouth/Barons World Entertainment is back on the scene.

The “return” edition will take place on the 25th of June 2011 at Ember Creek in Ikoyi Lagos.
Nigerian Comedians I Go Dye, Bovi, Gandoki, Buchi, Bash, Senator, Osama, Klint da Drunk and Lafeef Love Joy from the UK will have you reeling with laughter; Musicians Naeto C, M.I and Bez will make you dance and sing along while Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt will keep the tempo up. The event will be hosted by Basketmouth.
 
Event Details
Date : Saturday 25th June 2011
Time : 6PM
Venue : Ember Creek, Awolowo Road (Between the Lagos Motor Boat Club & DHL), Ikoyi, Lagos
Gate Fee : N3,000/N5,000/N10,000

Event: Laughter Kingdom with Mc Danni B

DeeBee Entertainment Presents

LAUGHTER KINGDOM-2 WITH MC DANNI B,
A day of crazy Comedy pluz Musical Concert
Guest Comedian : Gbenga Adeyinka D1st, Mr. Ibu, Koffi, Princess, Bash, Emeka Smith, Seyi Law, Omo Baba, Laf'up, Jibade, MC !CE Water (eko fm), Elenu, Senator, Xsod brown, MC Shaggy, EL-Charles, MC Abbey, Cee-Y, Ogbolor, Akapella, Ebinyo, Yaw and Igos (wazobia fm).

MUSIC BY: Jafextra, Fazino, Jaybrige, Jtina and E-twinz. VENUE: The Redeemed Christian Church of God (House Hold of Faith). No, 49, Thomas Animashuan Street, off Brown Road, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos. DATE: Sunday 31st of July 2011, TIME : 3pm..no african time..
A red carpet event. Gate fee: 500, Vip 1000, First 200 people to buy ticket stand a chance to win a pumper package from Amigos and Darling Products.. Ticket Available @ No. 28 Brown Road, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos.

“MTV BASE MEETS -WITH MTN” SERIES

MTV MEETS MTN WITH SIR RICHARD BRANSON, ALIKO DANGOTE & BEN MURRAY-BRUCE TO ENGAGE WITH AFRICAN YOUTH

British business entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, Nigerian entertainment mogul Ben Murray-Bruce (Chairman, Silverbird Group) and the “richest man in Africa” a.k.a. Aliko Dangote (President, Dangote Group) are the latest inspirational influencers to sign up for the MTV Base Meets…with MTN TV series.  The news was announced at an exclusive media preview of MTV Base Meets…with MTN hosted by Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa and Serame Taukobong, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN.

Sir Richard Branson, Ben Murray-Bruce and Alike Dangote join Heads of State President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia) and President Paul Kagame (Rwanda), and Julius Malema (President, African National Congress Youth League) among the prominent influencers to feature on the upcoming series of MTV Base Meets…with MTN, which premieres across Africa on 18 July 2011.  Two more influencers will be announced shortly.

MTV Base Meets…With MTN is a youth empowerment initiative and multimedia campaign that allows African youth to connect directly with political, cultural, sporting and business leaders.  Since the campaign began in May 2011, tens of thousands of young Africans have been inspired to nominate the influencers they would like to meet, and to propose the questions they would like to ask them. 

EASY CLIQ CLIQFEST TRAIN MOVES TO OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY - THUR. JUNE 30TH

Presently causing a whole lot of excitement among campus students is the ETISALAT EasyCliq’s CliqFest campus road show. Since the news of this campus show filters into campuses via social network sites such as Facebook and Twitter, campus students especially those on the four campuses that will be hosting the first stage of the show – Federal University of Technology, Akure; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; University of Ibadan, Ibadan and University of Benin had been excited and looking forward to hosting the CliqFest Train in their various campuses.
CliqFest is a repacked form of the EasyCliq Campus Storm. The show which used to be majorly all about entertainment had been restructured with the introduction of motivational seminar session and a film show.
Prior to the day of the show, the EasyCliq’s CliqFest train will stage a 10 day road show around the city where the event will be held to sanitize the campus students and youths in these cities about the event, EasyCliq and other Etisalat’s services and products.
The motivational seminar will be handled by astute motivational speaker, Niyi Adesanya on all the campuses and the compeer for the event is MC Bash.
The show on all the campuses will have the motivational seminar starting around 9.00am and run through to 3.00pm (except for OAU which starts from 5.00pm) after which there will be a film screening, musical entertainment and raffle draw, where students will have the opportunity to win a brand new car, BlackBerry phones amongst other top prizes. To qualify for this draw, you must buy an Easy Cliq SIM card.

The CliqFest kicks off at Federal University of Technology, Akure on June 16th and rolls to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on June 30th. The fun continues on July 14th at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan and the grand finale will be held at the University of Benin, Benin City (Thursday 27 and Friday 28 July) where star rapper MI and the Choc Boiz alongside DR Sid, Wacomzy and the top 3 Nigerian Idols winners, will be performing. The UNIBEN event will be a two day show, starting with seminar and film show

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INTERVIEW: JHBYO TALKS ABOUT HIS MUSIC, LIFE AND NEW VIDEO 'DEM JUST DEY RUN THEIR MOUTH'

AJIBOLA TORIOLA DOES NOT RING A BELL TO SOME OF US BUT JHBYO IS A HOUSEHOLD NAME IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. HE WAS SHOT INTO LIMELIGHT WHEN HE FEATURED ON TERRY THA RAP MAN'S TRACK AND HE ALSO FEATURED IN SUNNY NEJI'S VIDEO 'AWARAWA'. JHBYO HAS BEEN INTO MUSIC SINCE WHEN HE WAS YOUNG. HERE'S A LITTLE CHAT ABOUT HIM , HIS MUSIC AND RECORD LABEL BAY PRODUCTIONS.

LETS MEET YOU?

My real names are Ajibola toriola popularly known as JHBYO . I rap, sing and I do music generally

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND?

I was born and bred in Lagos. I’m from a family of six and I’m the third child.  I grew up on the Island , I schooled on the island , my primary and secondary school was on the island before I proceeded to Ogun State which is my State. I went to Olabisi Onabanjo University and I studied Mass Communication there.

YOU READ MASS COMMUNICATION IN SCHOOL,WHY DID YOU GO INTO MUSIC?

Music has been a part of me since I was young especially when I was in secondary.  music has been in me and also a part of me . I felt comfortable doing rap back then in school the lyrics flowed back then in school when I use to freestyle. It’s a talent that I have and music is in me and I write songs  , I rap and I also compose . I’ve been shuffling music and my education then when I was in school.

YOU DO YORUBA RAP, WHY YORUBA RAP WHY NOT ENGLISH?

Right from my childhood , I had love for yoruba music and rap and its my culture. When I was growing up I watched more of India movies then later Nigeria English movies like Living in Bondage, Sakobi and the likes. I also watched Nigeria Yoruba movies I liked the incantation in it because it was more ore less like rapping . when I watch such movies then I like the way they say the incantations, I love the dance.

ARE  YOU TRYING TO STEP INTO THE SHOES OF THE LATE DAGRIN?

Wow!  No, I can’t step into his shoes  I am different from him. I am just me and I’ve been developing myself since when I was young. Though English was 60% and Yoruba wax 40% back then in school while I was still in secondary school, I’ve recorded so many tracks and because of where I grew up I attended show on the island where I perform and they spray me money so it is normal when people try to compare me with the late Dagrin (May his soul rest in peace) and it is also good when they do that because he has laid a good platform for other rap artistes. So Jhbyo is jhbyo and I have been doing my music way back. If people are saying that I’m trying to step into his shoes what will you say about lord of Ajasa, Ay in London because Ay in London

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Pre-launch of MIMI SERIES book by 'LeND'

The modest event took place at the Wesley school for the hearing impaired in Surulere which drew the active participation of the students, teaching staffs and well wishers from far and near. The event was flagged off with the national pledge and the anthem followed by a brief introduction of the organization by the project coordinator Eunice Aghete-Eso as well as the LeND team members present.






Opening remarks was made by the Project Manager of LeND, Okoro Onyebuchi Desmond, who share the ideals of the organization and a summary of the HIV & AIDS Affects us too, a project targeting adolescents and young people in selected schools on HIV prevention and Sexuality education.
Opening remarks was made by the Project Manager of LeND, Okoro Onyebuchi Desmond, who share the ideals of the organization and a summary of the HIV & AIDS Affects us too, a project targeting adolescents and young people in selected schools on HIV prevention and Sexuality education.The event was grace by a representatives of Redmedia (The Future Project), Youth Are Talking (YAT) and Project RED, sister organizations in the business of youth empowerment and capacity building. The main attraction was the launch of the book which was followed by a summary account of how the process started (development of MIMI SERIES) and what is contained in the book by Eunice Aghete-Eso after which copies of the book and