P Square To Replace May D with Ghana Act Predy X

According to sources close to CEO of Square Records and Northside Entertainment, Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye, the deal was expected to be concluded in the “coming days”.

Bayo Adetu, publicist for Square Records, which features the talented music duo P-Square, is reported to have told a Nigerian magazine, Entertainment Today that their pursuit of Predy X was due to his versatile music talent.

Asked how they discovered Predy X, the Square label publicist was reported to have said that “a top producer” mentioned him in a discussion; therefore the management of the label assessed him and decided to give him a chance. Samuel Omane-Mensah aka Predy X, who is signed on to X Entertainment, is expected

Video: First Look at Performers for One Mic Naija Independence Edition

Big MO, Skales and Dammy Krane

#OneMicNaija the live artiste showcase for fans, performers and all, always has unique ways of getting things done!

This season, #OneMicNaija released the list of performers for the #IndependenceEdition holding on Sunday October 28th at Browns' Cafe, Ikeja via Youtube video of Six of the Seven performers wishing Nigeria and Nigerians a happy independence!

The video starts off with a comicall Dammy Krane, followed by Niyola, Big Mo Oyinkansola, Solid Star and General Pype. The seventh performer will be revealed this week but we can give you some quick 'expo'- it is Loopy Music's Loose Kaynon. (Don't say we said so).

It is an impressive line up indeed but we are not surprised!

Watch the video here

Are We Safe? Singer Waje Launch Her NGO 'Waje Safe House'

 The Waje Safe House is an initiative of Waje that is aimed at supporting NGO’s and causes that
need help to achieve their goals and targets” the singer posted on her Facebook wall and this
seems a good way to drive cogent meaning to the acronym of her stage name ‘Waje’ which means ‘Words Aren’t Just Enough’

Aituaje Iruobe, who is mostly known as WAJE, has become a smoking gun on the music since she hit stardom with her bit part in P-Square’s ‘Do Me’ with her soulful voice and ringing octaves but as other stars celebrated the 52nd independence day of Nigeria, the beautiful singer was lending out her heart to the less-
privileged as she launched her NGO known as Waje Safe House.

The singer said the idea to reach out to some needy people in the society began to germinate when she visited a children’s school at the slum quarters of Makoko in Lagos, an area populated by mostly low income

Third Annual LagosPhoto Festival Opens 13 October 2012 With Leading Local and International Photographers

LagosPhoto proudly presents the third edition of its international photography festival entitled
“7 Days in the Life of Lagos”, featuring 30 local and international photographers.

LagosPhoto is an annual photography festival in Lagos, Nigeria. Launched in October 2010.
LagosPhoto is the first and only international arts festival of photography in Nigeria. Events
include exhibitions, workshops, and large-scale outdoor prints displayed throughout the city with the aim of reclaiming public spaces and engaging the general public with multifaceted stories of Africa. LagosPhoto presents a contemporary and historical visual essay of the continent to both a local and global audience.

Participating photographers in LagosPhoto 2012 include: Halima Abubakar, Bunmi Adedipe, Segun Adel la, Aderemi Adegbite, Jenevieve Aken, Akintunde Akinleye, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Lolade Cameron Cole, Medina Dugger, Andrew Esiebo, Delphine Fawundu, Maja Flink, Stanley Greene, Jane Hahn, Chantal Heijnen, Chinenye Godsproperty John, David de Jong, Benedicte Kurzen, Ruth McDowall, Jide Odukoya, Lakin Ogunbanwo, Olayinka Oluwakuse, Bayo Omoboriowo, George Osodi, Judith Quax, Olayinka Sangotoye, Alafuro Sikoki, Andrea Stultiens, Margherita Trestini, and Hans Wilschut.

This year’s edition aims to capture the energy and vibrance that make the city of Lagos such a
unique cultural environment. Lagos is the creative and business hub of Nigeria, arguably even
Africa, an urban megapolis with a high population density. The rate of change in the city is also
rapidly evolving with improvements struggling to keep pace with the restlessness and innovation

AUDU MAIKORI, JIDE ADENUGA, ELDEE, MAJID MICHAEL, OTHERS ATTEND HENNESSY ARTISTRY SIXTH EDITION

Ay and Wife Mabel Makun

The sixth edition of the annual music platform, Hennessy Artistry is gradually getting to its peak. Last weekend, Hennessy lovers, music fans and celebrities came out in their numbers to be a part of the fun and excitement courtesy Hennessy Cognac.

The first ever performance of the Hennessy Artistry 2012 theme song, “Bartender” brought celebrities of the highest level in the entertainment industry together; with guests including Wizkid, Jide Adenuga, Skales, eLDee, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Steel, Toolz, Audu Maikori, Majid Michel, AY and many more.

Hennessy Artistry 2012 headliners, M.I and Naeto C gave an epic performance of the Hennessy Artistry 2012 theme track “Bartender”.
Also on the audience’s request, M.I drove guests wild as he performed his old hit track; “Anoti” while Naeto C capped it with an electrifying performance of his monster hit “Kini Big Deal” – the encore was well deserved.

BURNA BOY

“We only aim for the best… we promised fans an amazing time and with the reception Naeto C and I received, I can only say thank you to Hennessy for making this happen.” M.I says.

Supporting acts, 2Face’s protégé DammyKrane performed his hit track, “My Dear” and got the audience cheering loudly. Rave of the moment, Burna Boy also performed two of his hit singles, “Like to Party” and “Bend your Knees” to an ecstatic crowd. Guests also partied all night to DJ Neptune’s powerful mixes.

“We are really grateful to everyone who came out to see M.I and I perform the “Bartender” track for the first time. This is just the tip of the ice berg, Watch out for the Hennessy Artistry train as we will

Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong Attend Stephanie Okereke Idahosa Surprise Birthday Bash

Nollywood screen icon, Stephanie Okereke-Linus added another year on the October 2^nd and a surprise party was thrown in her honour by her husband and heartthrob, Linus Idahosa. 

Friends, family and colleaguesof the celebrant Nollywood divas Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, producer Emem Isong, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Frank Edoho organized candle lit dinner in their home in Ikoyi. 

Monalisa Chinda, Linus Idahoa and a guest

Ini Edo

Black Carpet Photos at Elite Model Look Nigeria

The Grand Finale of the Elite Model Search - Male and Female took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos .

Check out stunning pictures from the black carpet...

Serena and Venus Williams Live in Lagos from October 30th

 As part of a planned African Tour, International Tennis champions, Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled to visit Lagos from Tuesday 30 October to Friday 2, November 2012 as part of the first leg of the recently launched ‘Breaking the Mould’ (BTM) campaign, a women’s empowerment initiative that has already garnered international support.

While in Lagos, Nigeria, the dynamic duo will inspire, motivate and mentor a broad range of audiences through a series of supporting initiatives which include; a gala dinner, a tennis clinic and an exhibition match which will also be the first time the sisters will pit their strengths against one another on the tennis court anywhere in Africa.  This will underpin BTM’s mission to recognise and acknowledge the role that women play in shifting perceptions and encouraging development on all levels across the African continent.

Connect Marketing Services, Octagon SA’s West African affiliate (the architects of BTM), is coordinating the Nigerian element of the Williams Sisters’ tour of Africa. Tunji Adeyinka, Managing Director of Connect Marketing Services, says that ‘‘Breaking The Mould is an inspiring mechanism to help women at various life

Kunle Afolayan and Daniella Okeke Cover House of Maliq

Exclusive photos Award winning Nigerian film director and actor, Kunle Afolayan and Daniella Okeke  cover of HOUSE OF MALIQ EXCLUSIVE Blog .See other photos below

Photos From Arthur Guinness Day Celebration in Lagos

Iyanya Paying Tribute To Arthur Guinness

I was at the Guinness VIP Black Party event that took place on the 28th of September 2012. It was truly inspiring to see  Guinness lovers in Nigeria paying tribute to the father of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout and also joining the rest of the world as they raised their glasses in tribute to Arthur Guinness. The event took place at La Mango Restaurant & Bar was a night of remarkable fun and entertainment, with loads of music from sensational DJ Exclusive.

Guests were treated to the best of food, music and lots of free products from the stables of Guinness Nigeria Plc. All in all, the Guinness VIP Black Party was an evening of immense fun and entertainment.

There were a host of celebrities in the house too to celebrate with Guinness, the likes of DJ Exclusive,

Olori's Favorite Pick at Elite Model Look Nigeria

Mabel Makun

Elite Model Look Nigeria just ended but trust me to bring you more! We have our favorite picks of the week! 

Did your favorite Celebrity make the cut?

Waje

Mikel Obi Launch New Record Label 'Matured Money Minds'

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea Midfielder, John Mikel Obi has ventured into the music business with his younger brother Patrick Obi who oversee things. 

MMM (Matured Money Minds) is the label owned by the Chelsea midfielder and he has signed some artistes already into the label. The acts include; Charass, Kido, Edgar, Splash.

Via Pop Off Central

Must Everyone Rock The Red Carpet?

Can you see what I am seeing.. Everybody wants to be on the red carpet..  Sigh!!!

Who Rocked the Shoe Better? Denrele or Prince

Prince                        OR                    Denrele 

Who do you think rocked the shoes better? They both have swag.. I mean look at Prince Foundation O Lentia Did they plan it together or what? 

                                         

Kefee Wows in New Pictures For Fourth Album

KEFEE COMING WITH A DOUBLE CD ALBUM
Branama Queen, Kefee, is about ready with her fourth album. It is entitled Best of Both Worlds and would be a double CD pack.

The CDs would still be individually themed. One would be gospel themed and entitled Chorus Leader. This reflects more on the gospel side of her music and the title, Chorus Leader, is a reminiscence of her days in the church as a member of the choir and a chorus leader.

It has a track entitled Chorus Leader which is a medley of various gospel songs that plays for a 20+ minutes stretch. Then there is Congratulations featuring Duncan Mighty. Another track is Who Get Ear that features a group, DC Envoys which has comedian, Gordons, as member. It will also contain both versions of the already released Sapele Water, produced by Teeymix and K-Solo, respectively.

The second part of the album would have more secular songs. It would be entitled,Beautiful, and would also contain a track of the same name. The track is inspired by her husband, Don Momoh, who Kefee describes as very loving and caring. Then there’s Dan Maliyo which is currently rotating on the airwaves and

Nigeria's Got Talent – Bridging The Gap

Since debuting on September 16, 2012, Nigeria’s Got Talent immediately rose to being a must watch amongst reality TV viewers living in Nigeria and in the UK. Yes, it is true that the franchise show is not only singing oriented- it also attracts people with different skills like acrobats, dance, magic, comedy and stunts… but the impact Nigeria’s Got Talent has on viewers can be classified as revolutionary. 

And as the show gradually unravels, producers have so far kept their initial promise to bring excitement and entertainment to homes of Nigerian audience “We have put a lot in place to make sure that viewers have fun watching this show, and from the feedback we get through tweets and emails, we know that we have succeeded on what we embarked on doing” Adaora Mbelu Project Manager of Nigeria’s Got Talent says

True to her words, in the past three weeks, we have laughed at some, sympathized with some, and

Check out Guinness World Records Largest Painting

The largest painting by numbers measures 3,130.55 m² (33,696 ft² 138.2 in²) and was unveiled by
the Ecole de Dessin in partnership with Lagos State Government, Nigeria, on 17 November 2010 in
celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2010 and also a means to draw awareness to issue of climate
change in Nigeria.

The painting measured 63.5 m (208 ft 3.99 in) x 49.3 m (161 ft 8.94 in) and was created by 350
volunteers and represents the map of Nigeria, the logo of 350.org in the middle of the map, the flag of

Abisona Independence Poetry Competition

Abisona Independence Poetry Competition is to celebrate the country’s 52 years of independence, abisona.com introduces the abisona Independence Poetry Competition. 

The competition is aimed at celebrating Nigeria through the art poetry with the theme; NIGERIA 52: PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE. 

Winners (3) will get signed copies of books; attend the One Mic Naija October Edition, and other additional prizes. Deadline for submission has been extended to the 14th of October 2012. SUBMISSION

Arise Africa - GT The Guitarman

One question on everyone's lips is "why is Africa so backward despite abundance of human and natural resources"..Though we claim to be free from our colonial masters, we are still in shackles of
corruption, illiteracy, nepotism, religious and ethnic wars,materialism,bad / myopic dictators that we call leaders and above all mental slavery amongst other things..There's a sleeping giant within each and everyone of us that needs to be woken..

You and I make up Africa and without us, Africa is noting but a land mass..

This is a call to all proud Africans ARISE COMRADES AND LETS TAKE THIS GREAT CONTINENT  TO THE PROMISE LAND..Attached is the song Arise Africa and the ART. Where have i been you may

New Video: Ice prince - Aboki

Chocolate City presents Aboki, Ice Prince Zamani's first single after his much acclaimed E.L.I album. This song was produced by Chopstix of the Grip Boiz City, and was directed by the talented Phil Lee in Los Angeles. 

Mike Aremu and Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Mike Aremu is one of the frontrunners of world-class saxophone players in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. His wife gave birth to a bouncing baby boy in the UK. He is filled with joy cos its a long wish for him. Just incase you don't know, its a double celebration for him because his P.A Ayo won MTN Project fame.

He is currently with his family in the UK.

Congratulations to them...

Terry G, Jedi, P Square, Others Gather For J Martins Champagne Birthday Party

It was all glitz and glamour as some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry came out to support award winning artiste and producer, J Martins. 

J Martins who added another year on Saturday, September 29th  also gave an exclusive performance of his yet to be released single, "Kpomo" to the delight of guests in attendance.

Guests at the event include Jude Okoye, PSquare, Terry G, AY the Comedian, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro, Chris of Big Brother Africa, Gini, Orezi, Tunde Ednut, Jedi, Efa and others. 

Music Meets Runway 2012 Model Casting Call

 

Le Reve Events producers of hit show Music Meets Runway (MMR) is proud to announce MMR 2012 Model Casting.

As part of its set of campaigns leading to this year’s show, MMR had earlier on in July 2012 announced its call for fashion designers. Designers interested in showcasing in this year’s amazing event were given an opportunity to be part of the show by sending in mandatory requirements. This was a tremendous success as designers from all parts of Nigeria and Africa sent in their works for consideration for this year’s show. We are however now pleased to announce that the designer call is closed as the stated deadline for designers request was on Friday, August 31, 2012.
Participating designers will now be selected by a panel of creative judges with a final list of selected designers

New Song: IBKspaceshipboi, Praiz, Bez, Soundsultan, Waje Others - The Future

Ever wondered what it would sound like to have talented artistes like IBKspaceshipboi, Praiz, Bez, Soundsultan, Waje, Omolara, Joan Ekpai, Tai Chi, Blaise and Durella on a track? well, wonder no more cause these league of artistes came together to make this remarkable record to stir up hope and inspire our nation. an appropriate song to power the next move to our nations future even as we celebrate her 52nd birthday.

Executive producer : Moyo Oshikoya

Music produced by IBKspaceshipboi 

written by Omolara

strings by Ernest Bisong aka Ernythang

mixed by Olaitan Dada for Natialo Productions

we present to you the song (I AM THE FUTURE)

Happy Independence Day.. Download the Future HERE

Video Premiere: Dancing In The Sun - CLAY

The 2nd official music video by CLAY, Dancing In The Sun. The video was shot in two locations in Lagos; Lagos island and Lekki beach. Includes an impressive celebrity cameo from Derenle and directed by CLAY