Tuesday, 13 November 2012

[Pictures] & [Video]: Wizkid Performing at BBC Radio’s 1Xtra Live 2012




BBC Radio 1Xtra is a digital radio station dedicated to playing the best in contemporary hip hop and RnB, with a strong emphasis on live music and supporting new UK artists.

From hip hop to RnB, incorporating drum & bass, UKG and dancehall, 1Xtra blends the best music with entertainment, documentaries and news. The 1Xtra Live events started in 2008 and has featured the likes of Jay Sean, Akon, Kelly Rowland, Dizzee Rascal, JLS, Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz and more.









EME Records Star WizKid performs Love My Baby and Don’t Dull live at Brixton for BBC Radio 1 Xtra.
Watch the video here
Love My Baby – at 1Xtra Live 2012







Guest Star for TRACE Urban is Flavour

Guest Star for TRACE Urban is Flavour


It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the hip-hop artist, his first album, “N’abiana”, met with success only in Eastern Nigeria, but Flavour didn’t give up, He released a second album, “Uplifted”, in 2010, which garnered international acclaim, namely thanks to his song “Nwa Baby”.

This track received nominations for best Afro-pop video and best video from West Africa and confirmed his status as a cosmopolitan artist. Take a closer look at the career of the Nigerian singing sensation in GUEST STAR.

ABOUT GUEST STAR:
GUEST STAR provides an even closer look at today’s hottest artists with pictures, news and exclusive interviews with the favourite stars of the  younger generation. In-depth, up-front and behind-the-scenes… GUEST  STAR lets you in on the secret lives of stars, in a way only they can reveal.

Showing:

Wednesday: 9pm WAT

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Friday: 6pm, Saturday: 1pm WAT
  

Pictures: Ghanaian Actress Yvonne Nelson Celebrates Birthday in Style




On  Monday 12th November 2012,  27 years old and celebrated her birthday with her friends and  Ghanaian top actors, John Dumelo,  James Gardiner and Prince David Osei.

She thanked all her fans on Twitter for their birthday wishes saying “Thank you guys sooooo much for yesterday….”.

Check out fun pictures from the Beach Party
















Alex Ekubo, Joseph Benjamin, Tonto Dike Others Win at Best Of Nollywood Awards

Alex Ekubo, Joseph Benjamin, Tonto Dike Others Win at Best Of  Nollywood Awards


The fifth edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards ceremony took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square auditorium in Lagos on Sunday, November, 11, 2012.

The  event was hosted by actor, Nonso Diobi and ex-beauty queen, Sylvia Nduka, started with a red carpet reception for the stars in attendance, including Desmond Elliot, Gbenga Adeyinka, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo, Lancelot Imasuen, Halima Abubakar, Laide Bakare, Segun Arinze, Doris Simeon, Susan Peters, Sola Fajobi, Ayo Adesanya, Cossy Orjiakor, Beverly Naya, Emem Isong and others.

BEST ACTOR ENGLISH IN A LEADING ROLE
1 JOSEPH BENJAMIN – MBLS

BEST ACTRESS ENGLISH IN A LEADING ROLE
2. NSE ETIM – PHONE SWAP

BEST ACTOR YORUBA IN A LEADING ROLE
1. FEMI ADEBAYO – AIYEKOOTO

BEST ACTRESS YORUBA IN A LEADING ROLE
4. AYO ADESANYA – AMOPE ALASELA

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE HAUSA
1. ALI NUHU – MADUBIN DUBAWA

BEST YORUBA ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
1. IYABO OJO – IJO OLOMO

BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE ENGLISH
1. YEMI BLAQ – THE SEARCH

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ENGLISH
2. TONTO DIKEH – BROKEN SILENCE

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE HAUSA
1. RAHAMA HASSAN – MADUBIN DUBAWA

MOST PROMISING ACT MALE
3. ALEX EKUBO – IN THE CUPBOARD

MOST PROMISING ACT FEMALE
2. BELINDA EFFIAH – KOKOMA

CHILD ACTOR OF THE YEAR
1. WALE AKINWUNMI – AMOPE ALASELA

CHILD ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
1 PRISCILLA OJO – JEJELOYE

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
2. BAYO TIJANI – AIYEKOOTO

MOVIE OF THE YEAR
. AIYEKOOTO

COMEDY MOVIE OF THE YEAR
 OKON LAGOS 2

BEST MOVIE WITH A SOCIAL MESSAGE
 KOFO TINUBU

SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR
 THE SEARCH

CINEMATOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR
 AIYEKOOTO

MOVIE WITH BEST SOUND
1. Adesua

BEST EDITED MOVIE
 I TAKE MY CHANCES

BEST PRODUCTION SET
 PHONE SWAP

SUPPORTING ACTOR Hausa
 SADDIK SANI SADDIK – ADAMSY

BEST ACTRESS Hausa
FATI LADAN – ADAM

SUPPORTING ACTRESS Hausa
1. RAHAMA HASSAN – MADUBI DUBAWA

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE YORUBA
 IBRAHIM CHITTA – AIYEKOOTO

ONGA BEST USE OF NIGERIAN FOOD IN A NOLLYWOOD
 UDEME

BEST SHORT FILM
 SILVER LINING

BEST USE OF COSTUME
1. JEJERE

BEST KISS IN A NIGERIA MOVIE
1. UTI & TONTO – BROKEN SILENCE

BEST PRINT MEDIA JOURNALIST
 BIODUN KUPOLUYI

Most promising Act
Moyo Lawal

Wizkid Reveals New European Management Team

Go Boy!! Wizkid Reveals New European Management Team


Wizkid performed at BBC Radio 1 Xtra in Brixton on November 12, 2012 alongside Trey Songz, Angel, Tulisa. T Today, the wonder star revealed on Twitter  that he is now being represented by DistrubingLDN who are also behind Tinie Tempah.

Star Boy Wizkid tweeted:

Big shoutout to my new management Team @DisturbingLDN!! We abt to disturb the world!!! Cc:@GodwinTom


MR. Wellington IS BACK!!!




E.M.E Chairman, Banky W, was expected to deliver the very highly anticipated #R&BW album earlier this year... however, in a move that caught his numerous fans and followers by surprise, he postponed the release of his solo material to put the EME Crew in the forefront. 

This turned out to be a good decision for the crew, as 2012 witnessed the release of the "Empire Mates State Of Mind" album arguably Nigeria's biggest and best album this year.



Fans all over the world were thrilled as EME churned out hit song after hit song from the album, with big-budget, and painstakingly produced videos to accompany them. 
Being the creative mind behind the Label, Banky has established EME and its talented artistes in the hearts and minds of millions of fans worldwide.

As a businessman and record executive, he has enjoyed tremendous success. Banky W is accomplished as an M.C/host, having hosted events such as the 2011 Channel O Awards, and many similar high profile events. Banky has also launched his acting career with a Stellar debut recurring role on the final season of MNET's hit TV show "Jacob's Cross". He also remains one of the most relevant voices for Nigeria's youth, taking prominent roles in everything from #LightUpNigeria to the Fuel Subsidy Protests.


However, fans of Banky the Singer have been wondering when Africa's R&B King would take a break from being a businessman, loosen up his tie, and get back in the booth. He's had his fair share of collaborations with Artistes in and outside EME, but it's been almost three years since the release of "Strong Ting" and "Lagos Party", evergreen songs which cemented Mr. W's place in the Nigerian Music Scene, and kick-started the tremendous success the label has experienced.

Now, Mr W, the singer, is back!

Two brand new singles lead the way for the forthcoming #R&BW album. The first is "Yes/No", where we see Banky once again team up with the legendary Cobhams Asuquo, to create another undeniably evergreen Nigerian ballad. Lovers of love songs will be thrilled beyond limits as Banky effortlessly shows off his vocal prowess over a perfect musical backdrop from Cobhams. 

The second single, "Good Good Loving" is produced by Spellz. African R&B has never sounded so fresh. 

If these two songs are any indication, the #R&BW album WILL undoubtedly be another masterpiece; another classic product from Nigeria's leading label EME; and the expectations of Banky's long-starved fans will be met - maybe even exceeded. 

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr W is back, and it sounds fantastic. #tRUETALK!!!

RIHANNA STRIPS FOR GQ MAGAZINE!!!




OMO NO BE SMALL THING OH......I SEE Y CHRIS CAN'T LET GO OF HER,#tRUETALK!!!

ill’Mota – Ere Itage ft Olamide



‘ERE ITAGE’! comes with a beasty assistance from Olamide himself to produce a smash hit for music lovers. PRESS PLAY

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Aftermath of ‘Bottom Belle’ Success, Omawumi Drops New Single



One of Nigeria’s prolific singers, Omawunmi is no doubt doing well in her chosen career and doing Nigeria proud. Few days back, the singer was the only artiste chosen from Nigeria to perform at the AFCON draw witnessed by South Africa President, CAF President, and other leading international lights. As usual, she gave out her best and got a standing ovation in return.  
 
Not relenting on her oars after the great success recorded by her last single, Bottom Belle, the singer will be dropping her new single titled Stay Alive in matter of days. The single which will be released in audio and video format is another creative piece from the singer.
 
Fans will again be thrilled with this new release from the entertainer that borders on the need to relax and take things easy despite the hustle and bustle of life. “What I am saying in the song is that you need to just relax and take things easy because some people don't. Every day, you see people trying to acquire wealth or get to a level where they can forget their troubles. But the thing about it is that you just need to slow down a little. As long as you have the basic requirements of the three square meals, try to stay alive and be concerned about your well being before you concentrate on acquiring wealth”, Omawumi revealed.
 
Stay Alive is another single from the sophomore album and the versatile vocalist who has increasingly proved her competence in the music world is yet to make another landmark.

EL x Dammy Krane – Shalala



Ghanaian superstar EL and our very own Dammy Krane has created a fresh banger titled “Shalala”. The song is a crazy club jam. Hit play and share your thoughts.

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27 year old wins MTN Aeroplane Wonder promo



N64 million? Na real lucky girl! Na now every body go know Ebube. She's my cousin's cousin. My friend's younger sister's friend. My uncle's brother's niece. My mother's sister's daughter. My ex-girlfriend's best friend's sister. My aunt's cousin's neighbour. Awon ole people will now start showing up left, right and centre. Hehehe!

NCC bans all telecoms promos and Lotteries with immediate effect




The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday November 12th banned all promotions and lotteries being run by telecoms companies with immediate effect.

Do you support this ban? Meanwhile find a statement NCC released after the cut...


Ban of all promotions and lotteries by telecommunications operators
The Commission has, in recent times been inundated with several complaints from consumers, Industry Stakeholders against the various promotions offered by Telecommunications Operators.

Consistent with its processes, the Commission has carefully evaluated the complaints received especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the socio-economic impact of these promotions on Operators and other relevant stakeholders.

The Commission is also mindful of its statutory responsibilities such as; to protect and promote the interest of consumers against unfair practices, promote fair competition in the industry by protecting Operators from misuse of market power and anti-competitive/unfair practices by other Operators.

i. In due regard to the afore-mentioned responsibilities therefore and having observed that these promotions have increased the number of minutes available to subscribers for use within a limited period of time thereby creating congestion in the networks as subscribers try to use up the available minutes within the stipulated time.

ii. That on-net calls were now being offered by Operators at tariffs well below the prevailing inter-connect rates thereby introducing anti-competitive practices and behaviour.

iii. That termination of calls were becoming increasingly difficult from one network to another and overall consumer experience on the networks has become very poor thereby making it extremely difficult for subscribers to make calls successfully.

Consequent upon the above-mentioned, the Commission therefore has banned all promotions by Telecommunications Network Operators as well as lotteries being carried out on such networks. This ban covers all proposed and approved promotions and lotteries on which the Commission has given approval further to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC).

This ban is with immediate effect and shall continue to remain in force until such a time as may be determined by the Commission. The Telecom Operators affected by this include the following:

• GLOBACOM LTD
• MTN
• INTERCELLULAR NIG PLC
• VISAFONE COMMS LTD
• ETISALAT
• AIRTEL NETWORKS LTD
• MULTILINKS TELECOMS LTD

The Commission wishes to assure all Telecommunications consumers of its resolve to ensure that the Quality of Service offered across all networks is such that delivers value to the consumers.

Tony Ojobo
Director, Public Affairs

Hot or not: Rihanna's naked GQ Cover



The pop star shed her clothes for the new cover of men's magazine - GQ. *lips sealed*

GHEN GHEN - 50 WAN DIE OH!!!!!




Celebrity boxing promoter, Damon Feldman and billionaire Alki David have offered 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather $5 million to step into the ring and work out their differences. 50 has accepted the challenge. No word yet from Floyd!

Does 50cent think it's a rap competition? He wants to fight a professional boxer who is a five-division world champion? Someone who has won eight world titles and the Lineal championship in three different weight classes? 50 Cent, calm down, biko. OGA EME KWA GI VUUM N'ANYA....LMAO!!!!!

Teargas ft 2face - Turning Tables



Off Teargas Number Number album here's Turning Tables featuring Nigeria's very own 2face Idibia...PRESS PLAY

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