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NIGERIAN MUSIC STARS UNITE FOR SIR SHINA PETERS TOUR 2012
Sir Shina Peters, one of the living musical legends in Nigeria and his International Stars Band has concluded plans with Ostrich Entertainment, the management consultant to engage and thrill his numerous fans across the country with a grand style national musical explore tagged: SSP TOUR 2012.
The much awaited national musical concert will begin with three cities- Lagos, Ijebu Ode and Ibadan, from Friday 6th April to Sunday 8th April 2012, before moving to other cities across the country through the year.
Basically, the proposed tour is planned with all ingredients and flavour of fun, excitement, pleasure and outburst exhilaration with SSP as he is fondly called to unveil his bags of new concepts, creativity and stage innovations like he has not done before.
Interestingly, the Afro Juju King will be supported on the tour by multi-talented and wave-making hip hop artistes in the country with the likes of multiple awards winning Tu Face Idibia, latest entrant into the GOOD music (USA) family-D’Banj, Banky W, 9ice, MI, Mo’Hit ALL Stars, Naeto C, Terry G, Wizkid, Davido, Ice Prince, Brymo, Jesse Jagz, Sasha, Omawunmi, DJ Zeez, W4, Lord of Ajasa, Jah Bless, Side One, Yemi Sax, Klever J, Art Quake, Jaywon, Goldie, Olu Maintain, KSB, YQ, SCapital FEMI and many more with the undisputed king of disc jockey business D.J Jimmy Jatt on the wheel of steel to be supported by D.J Neptune, D.J Humility and D.J Dino on the tour turntable.
More so, The Grand Comedian of Federal Republic- Ali Baba will be ably supported by Teju Babyface, Omobaba and the reputable Anchormaster as the MC. The organizers also have the likes of Femi Davies, Afolabi Oyekoya and Kanbi Owolabi in the Media & Publicity department to give the event the publicity it deserves with the support of all the reputable media houses in the country.
According to Mr. Ibitayo Akindeji, the Director, Operations & Strategy/Project Coordinator, he disclosed that Ostrich Entertainment is a professional Event Management firm founded by a team of seasoned and resourceful young innovative and dynamic individuals to provide strategic event management solutions to a spectrum of organizations home and abroad, and with Sir Shina Peters Tour 2012 nothing can go wrong with the formidable organizing committee in place.
The star himself, Sir Shina Peters divulged that he so much believe in the company, handling the project because they are tested and trust to offer the spectrum of event management, from strategic planning, creative development and post plan after defining a successful event execution. And, the sponsors need not to worry because they are sure to get all the values promised for their support.
Mr. Ibitayo, also emphasized that his team are committed to establishing a strong reputation for exceptional tour delivery that will not only guaranty results for only the sponsors, but ensure that SSP Tour 2012 will be the biggest musical show ever seen in this part of the world.
WIZ KHALIFA AND AMBER ROSE GET ENGAGED
They both tweeted that about an hour ago and also tweeted Amber's engagement ring (pictured above)
Love the ring. Congrats to them!
Love the ring. Congrats to them!
SHOCKER! HIP-HOP ACT,WIZKID DENIES LOVE CHILD
In a recent interview the Ogun-born super star opened up on rumoured love child.
I dropped a song where I talked about it.The whole story was a rumour.If I have a family,there is nothing to hide.After all,I didn’t kill anyone,so there is nothing to hide.I have cleared it times without number.
It’s annoying.People say rubbish,but I have to understand;it’s something I have to deal with.I find it hard because I am young and such rubbish is being said about me
Asked,but you still relate well with ladies;he said Yes and they are just friends.But I have someone I am liking.
I have liked her since but she is putting me on a long thing… and it’s because of what people are saying.
She is super hot and she has a very good heart.
Lest I forgot,but when the news broke months back, Wizkid tweeted ‘Hey All.. Got sumthin to tell yall. In life, there are those times when you wonder about the wrong decisions you’ve made… This is one of those times for me. I realize that I haven’t always lived up to everyone’s expectations from my loved ones to the immense love from my fans. I am sorry. Please continue to pray for me. With the help of my family and my EME big brothers, I am working on becoming a better man, a better artiste, a more responsible person with every one of my actions.‘
All these celebrities will say one thing and do another and if the press quotes them,they make it look like someone has declared war on them.
If you lie a couple times you only have a couple pieces of fudge.
VIDEO: NIGERIAN MUSICIAN 9ICE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY AT ORIENTAL HOTELS LEKKI
Abolore Adegbola Akande aka 9ice celebrated his birthday last week at the Oriental Hotels Lekki, Lagos, and Purpleworld Entertainment has the video.
It was an ebullient event which had a good number of other celebrities and artistes in attendance.
Tiwa Savage, Damilola Purple, WizKid, Vector, Lord of Ajasa serenaded the audience.
The celebrant was not left out in the performance as they all thrilled the crowd and had them asking for more.
It was an ebullient event which had a good number of other celebrities and artistes in attendance.
Tiwa Savage, Damilola Purple, WizKid, Vector, Lord of Ajasa serenaded the audience.
The celebrant was not left out in the performance as they all thrilled the crowd and had them asking for more.
COMEDIAN BASKETMOUTH TURNS RAPPER, TO RELEASE SINGLE FEATURING ELDEE AND WIZKID
Basketmouth has been posting messages about his rap career on his page since few days ago ,Part of the messages :Basketmouth the rapper, E don happen when i start rapping,and the last one revealed the title of his song where u dey ft eLDee and wizkid.
If he starts releasing songs ,basketmouth will join his colleagues like julius agwu,omo baba, Jedi, Koffi who are singers too.
EME's LOOKING FOR A FEMALE ACT!
The main reason itself came from Banky W’s statement to a Studio 53 Extra interviewer few hours before Demuren’s tweet. W, also a director at the label, and the A&R mind behind the signing of Wizkid and Skales, said the label is hoping to soon have its own first lady.
‘It’ll be nice to have an EME first lady‘, Banky told —– during the interview which aired on MNET last night.
It’s uncertain who the label is considering or whether at all they’re considering anyone yet. And if they are, it’s very unlikely it’ll be a project for this quarter – Skales’ album is priority for now, those close to the label say; as well as the R&BW album from Banky.
Meanwhile, Mo’Hits and Chocolate City are also hoping to sign their first set of female acts too. Mo’Hits said at a press conference last year they’re hoping to use the next edition of Koko Mansion to find a female talent the label will push. No details have been announced.
2011 ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY NEWSMAKERS
There were those who graced the red carpet for the fun of it, while others were the ‘ish’ to complete the word ‘distinguish’ on the red carpet.
Their presence lit up the atmosphere and they were topics of discussion long after events were over. Some of the newsmakers chose to be silent without the drama and undue attention that characterize every move of noisemakers.
Identifying the noisemakers isn’t hard. They grace every available red carpet, dress to kill, smile to the paparazzi, walk around, and then leave. They are the first to announce every of their moves on twitter, change Blackberry pictures and issue press releases for all kinds of unworthy news. We won’t waste precious newspaper space mentioning their names; we shall, however, concentrate on those who made the news without the news making them.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
2011 couldn’t have been better for the superstar actress; it was during the course of the year that she attended the Grammy and MoBo awards, and consolidated her place as a premium brand in Nollywood by grabbing only the big budget movies in and outside Nigeria. She became the highest paid Nollywood actress by collecting over N5 million fee for a movie shot in Nigeria. She played alongside Hollywood’s Kimberley Elis, the highly publicized Layla Djanzi’s movie Ties that bound, shot in Ghana. The same year, she starred in Amina alongside high profile British actor in the UK.
Shuga Band
In the business of live performances, Shuga Band topped the chart in 2010. It was expected that the Akin Tofowomo-led band would slow down in 2011, but alas! The critics were wrong. From East, West, North and South, even as far as Sri Lanka, Dubai, and France, Shuga Band grabbed all major events, leaving the rest for other bands. The band headlined Doyin Abiola’s daughter’s wedding in Dubai and shook Sri Lanka with talk-of-the-town performance. Ask any major event person, if you are not talking six digit figures, Shuga Band might be out of your reach.
Ini Edo
A Nollywood observer once said that apart from Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo is the actress with the highest number of corporate endorsements - Globacom, Chi, Noble Hair - are some of the corporate bodies that sought brand affiliations with the Uyo-born actress. Aside grabbing the mouth-watering Noble Hair deal in the course of the year, Ini Edo produced two major movies, I Will Take My Chances and Weekend Getaway. She also became the United Nations Youth Envoy on Environment. A United Nations appointment necessitated her visit to dustbin estate, where the despicable sight led her to make the commitment of building a school for the ghetto.
Mahmood Alli-Balogun
He is the type you may want to call “old school’’, especially for age and longevity in the industry. But the grey-beard filmmaker rebranded to teach the “new school’’ some filmmaking techniques. His movie, Tango With Me, went on to become the highest grossing local movie at the cinemas with over N32 million. The movie starred Genevieve and Joseph Benjamin. It is a 2011 record that only Ije beat in 2010.
Funke Akindele
Her story is as inspirational as inspiration could get. With a humble beginning and a teenage role in the popular sitcom, I Need To Know, Funke Akindele, a Lagos indigene, rose to become a force in the English and Yoruba movie genres, where she rose from being an outsider to one of the major players in the industry. Her movie, The Return of Jenifa, a sequel to the popular movie, Jenifa, went on to become the fastest box office movie at the cinemas, grossing over N29 million in just three cinemas. In the course of the outgoing year, she became a bona fide brand and Globacom renewed her appointment as Ambassador, while she starred in So Klin promo advert and reportedly pocketed several millions of naira for her efforts. She was also compere at several events, among them the Ice Prince album launch, and several corporate events.
Rita Dominic
Apart from Omotola, there is perhaps no busier actress on big budget movies than Rita Dominic. She represented Nollywood well in Kenya, where she starred in a big budget movie, Shattered. She was also the lead act in Izu Ojukwu’s movie and ended the year being the executive producer of her movie, The Meeting, alongside her longtime producer, Mildred Okwo. For Rita, it wasn’t all about movies alone, as telecoms giant, Globacom, re-appointed her Ambassador.
KOGA Entertainment
Not many gave the Chris Jeyibo-led entertainment firm a chance at the beginning of the year when Koga opened its door for business. But 12 months down the line Koga is the new song on everybody’s lips in both the music and movie industry. During the course of the year Koga played host to many entertainers, who used one of its four visual studios for music videos or movies. Others were there to record songs, mix and mastered different songs. The biggest news the entertainment company made was acquiring the latest and most expensive camera in the world, Alexa. The camera and its accessories are said to have cost over N40 million. The production arm of Koga also embarked on production of television soap, Eve, and a yet to be released movie, Heroes and Zeros, directed by Niji Akanji. The icing on the cake was Koga’s reality show, Dance234 and talk-of-the-town concert, Top10 MICS. The concert, according to industry buffs, is the best seen in Nigeria so far.
Tonto Dike
For Tonto Dike, there is no in-between, it is either you love her with untold passion, or hate with equal passion. Tonto is a major newsmaker of 2011. If she’s not making news with her out-of-the-world and eye-popping displays in numerous nude movies; she is getting people to talk about her tattoo. If you didn’t see Tonto’s tattoo in 2011, you definitely didn’t get to know what real news is in the past 12 months. Just when the year was about to end, Tonto gave scholarships to two kids and decided to pay late rapper, Dagrin, a visit. What is Tonto doing beside Dagrin’s grave? You might never be able to tell. Tonto is the kind of brand that stands not for your reason, but her own reason. Lest we forget, she still has the Asaba and Enugu movie mafia in her grip.
MoHit
Abuse them all you want for lacking in musical depth, but the MoHit crew were the news in 2011. From making the people dance to Oliver, making the Wande Coal trend for the second time, to getting signed on on Good Music owned by Kanye West, MoHit is it on the news blogs. For the record, D’banj became the highest earning musician of his generation in the past 12 months.
Wizkid
Ask anybody about the reigning musician in the industry, they won’t hesitate to tell you it’s Wizkid. The kid singer released a chart bursting album, went up the rank of high-earning musicians and made news for fathering a baby by a Ghana-based Nigerian undergraduate. No concert is complete at the moment without Wizkid heading it.
WE'RE NOT SIGNED TO KONVICT' - 2FACE AND WIZKID DENY AKON SIGNING
It was earlier reported that Akon had signed the pop singers as representatives to his Konvict Label, after Akon told reporters in Nigeria that he had signed the acts and was looking forward to working with them.
‘In Nigeria with my brothers about to take over Africa with @2faceidibia and @wizkidayo big up to P-square’, @Akon tweeted.
But Now Muzik, 2face’s management company says that 2face hasn’t been signed but has a ‘fantastic working relationship with Konvict/Kon Live’. ‘People must have misinterpreted the news, 2face is however Konvict family’, NM CEO Efe Omorogbe said.
Idibia’s publicist Bayo Omisore, told NET ‘2face has not been signed onto Konvict Music. There are only discussions going on. The agreement we have so far is word of mouth. Until documents are seen, agreed on and signed 2face isn’t signed’.
In similar fashion, Wizkid’s management have also denied the supposed signing; clearly stating that the only label the young singer is signed to is EME. ‘Hey, No Wizkid isn’t signed to any label but Empire Mates Entertainment’, Osagie Osarenkhoe, told us in response to an SMS enquiry .
Attempts to reach Psquare or their reps proved abortive.
Not one is yet sure why Akon went ahead to announce the signings. Enquiries sent to his official E-mail address have not been replied.
A similar instance had happened years back when news of Akon signing 2face’s former band mate Faze surfaced. Faze had told reporters in Lagos he’d been signed on Akon’s Konvict. Akon initially denied, but later, he issued a video release identifying with ‘Faze my home boy’ and assuring fans of a working relationship. The Konvict/Faze deal has, however, yet to see the light of day
AT LAST ! BANKY W OPENS UP ON WIZKID ALLEGED WOMANISING
But it’s so disheartening that, there has been much controversies for Wizkid.
Wizkid has faced with too many controversies through the year, ranging from impregnating an undergraduate, to allegedly stealing the Pakurumo song, to the internet unclad picture scandal, the rumoured affair between him and sexy actress Tonto Dike and other ‘illicit’ affair-he’s sure got a bagful of scandals rocking his back.
In a recent interview,Banky W reacts to Wizkid alleged womanizing and the rest of the rumour.
First,the Bible says train your child the way he should go so that when he grows,he will not depart from it.So,I believe if you put the right thing in place and the right training in place and you do the right thing at the beginning.I think Wiz has a good training spirit and I believe he has learnt that from his parents because I took him up two and half years ago.He has great parents and we love them and we have constant communication with them.
We need to thank them raising a solid boy like Wiz.So,I am acting as his big brother and boss and I constantly talk to him and the other artiste,Skales.I try to instill discipline in them and level of focus too.
Obviously,they live with me and it is very easy to checkmate them and provide the disciplinary roles necessary.So,they take to my advice.
Asked,there were some unpleasant reports about Wizkid.As his boss,I want you to react to some.He was alleged to be a womanizer?He said On the alleged womanizing and the rest of the rumour,I am not a stranger when it comes to rumour.In fact,I have a lot of experience when it comes to rumour and it’s always coming up when you have become a recognized figure.
There are lots of people that will love you and appreciate you and at the same time,some people’s job is to slander your personality.They will spread as many as possible rumours about you.If you ask them why they are spreading the rumour,they will not have a definite answer other than they don’t just like you.
With that,Iam not going to address anybody that wants to tarnish my image and that of my artistes.
BANKY W, IS THAT YOU?
RICK ROSS, SEAN KINGSTON, OTHERS TO PERFORM AT CALABAR CARNIVAL
Both acts will thrill audiences at this year’s ‘Africa’s Biggest Street Party’, with Sean Kingston’s performance scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2011 at the UJ Esuene Sports Stadium while Maybach Music Group boss, Rick Ross will entertain rap fans on the Wednesday, December 28. Nigerian artistes billed to perform alongside the US acts include pop duo Psquare, R&B singer Banky W, pop sensation Wizkid, veteran producer/singer OJB Jezreel, and Comedian Julius Agwu.
Also making an appearance at the carnival would be US Jazz, R&B Soul and funk group Kool and the Gang. The group which was very popular in the ‘70s and’80s will perform past hits such as ‘Get down on it’, and ‘Joanna’.
Other artistes billed to perform at the event are; Nigerian Reggae act, King Wadada, Nyore, General Brown Bread, Kandy Sea, Chantaman, Prince and Princess, Betsy Akan and Chris X.
The annual event, which runs through the month of December, is a regular hot spot for tourists all over the world, and has featured performances by big names in the international music scene, including Lucky Dube, Akon, Fat Joe, and Young Jeezy among many others.
The carnival which also features boat regattas, fashion shows, traditional dances and other fun activities was initiated by former governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke in 2004.
PHOTOS: HIPHOP ACT WIZKID IN SIZZLING ROMANCE WITH LAGOS BIG GIRL,LILLIAN
The two were spotted out again at an event,Lillian tend to cover her face while Wizkid was looking at the floor in order to escape the snapshot from been taken.
According to source, the two have been in the guarded relationship for some time now but only few people close to Wizkid were aware of the relationship. The two have been spotted many times together at a couple of shows.
Wizkid’s alleged love for older women is what sent tongues wagging about their romance. Lillian is said to be the most prominent among is numerous girlfriend.
Lillian has styled likes of 2Face, Dakore Egbuson, Gbemi olateru, Funke Akindele, Mo’cheddah, Betty Irabor, Toolz, M.I, DIPP, Bracket among other top celebrities.
'WE'RE SURPRISED, SHOCKED AND EMBARRASSED BY GTBANK'S ACTION' - WIZKID'S MANAGEMENT
EME in a press statement released today Friday, November 25, 2011 said that they are ‘surprised, shocked and embarrassed by the unlawful exploitation of the name, image, goodwill and personae of the artist Wizkid without their permission’.
Nigerian Entertainment Today had reported that GTBank, organizers of the campus show had earlier announced on Monday November 19, via Twitter, that the pop act would be performing at the convocation grounds of the school’s campus on November 23. The show as announced was to take place from 3PM to 6PM. Wizkid never turned up.
‘The flagrant misrepresentation and unlawful exploitation of Wizkid’s name and image by Guaranty Trust Bank has caused significant distress to Wizkid and EME as the artist has been accused by various fans, of not honouring a show for which he was purportedly paid millions of naira’, Wizkid’s management, who claim he was never contacted for the event, say.
Earlier today, our reporter paid a visit to the corporate Headquarters of GTBank and was met by an official who says the bank is yet to release an official press statement but will do so in matter of days.
A manager who pleaded for anonymity told us the bank’s position will be made public ‘soon’. Meanwhile, we’re told EME may be pressing charges, depending on the outcome of talks with the bank.
The statement, signed by Wizkid’s manager Osagie Osarenkhoe mentions that the label has contacted their lawyers L & A- Legal Consultants who are in talks already with the GTBank…
PHOTO OF THE DAY: CHAI... SEE WIZKID oooooo
Yeyeyeye... oh noooooo... Samklef Noni oh noooo Wizzie Noni in @wizkidayo 's voice
TEE-A TO STAGE STAR-STUDDED DINNER CONCERT, NOV 27
Renowned comedian and presenter Tunde Adewale, popularly known as Tee-A is set to thrill Lagosians as he gets set to host a ‘private and lavish’ dinner concert to mark his 15th year on stage in the entertainment industry.
Tagged as the ‘Tymeout With Tee-A Live In Lagos Dinner Concert’, the dinner concert in Lagos will also see Tee-A be celebrate the first anniversary of the new TV show ‘Tymeout with Tee-A‘ on Africa Magic, DSTV. A ‘The Best Of Tymeout With Tee-A’ DVD will also be launched at the event. ‘This Dinner concert is a celebration of all my achievements so far since I started out fifteen years ago.
This 3 in 1 event is our own way to appreciate God, clients, colleagues and lovers of my work. The Lagos concert would feature me alongside top comedians in the country with musical performances by top Nigerian super star musicians who would make the night a memorable one. It definitely isn’t a show to miss out on’, Tee A, owner of Tymeout Lounge in Ikeja, Lagos says.
The first concert was held in October at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja where Tee-A and top comedians like Ali Baba, MC Abbey, Omobaba, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st, Princess, Holly Mallam among others entertained guests. Top Nigerian artistes like eLDee, Mo’Cheddah, Bracket, DJ Zeez, Djinee, Wizkid and Skales also performed at the event.
The Lagos edition is scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
DJ Exclusive Announced As Wizkid's Official DJ
DJ Xclusive has become a household name, and is known for his incredible mixes and ability to hold the crowd captive while on the Wheels of Steel. DJ Xclusive will from this moment be at every Wizkid gig, and is currently gearing up for Wizkid’s UK tour scheduled for year 2012.
D’banj, Psquare, Tiwa Savage Dominate Predictions List For TOP 10 MICS Concert
Organizers of the concert KOGA, have announced that pop star D’banj, Psquare, R&B singers Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Waje, Rappers Ice Prince, Terry Tha Rapman, Sauce Kid, and Pop acts Terry G, Samklef, BrymO, Wande Coal, Wizkid lead the list of predictions sent in via Twitter and SMS.
According to KOGA, the identities of the remaining five will be unveiled by the organizers at a press conference slated for next week. As revealed earlier, 2face Idibia, M.I, eLDee, Sir Shina Peters and fuji singer Obesere have been announced to perform live on stage come December 23, 2011 at the Lekki Sun Splash, Lagos.
‘This is an industry event as far as we are concern. It is an event by the people and for the masses. We are striving to bring back live concert and entertainment at a price generality of the people can afford’, a rep from KOGA says.
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