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  • Seaman’s Schnapps inspires journey of blessings with new campaign

    Seaman’s Schnapps inspires journey of blessings with new campaign

    Seaman’s Schnapps has unveiled a new campaign ‘Unlock your blessings’ to highlight the universal desire for blessings and the positive and progressive change they bring, regardless of faith, belief, gender, race or creed.

    The insight behind the campaign stems from the understanding that blessings, whether big or small, are sought after by everyone for their ability to enhance hope and bring about spiritual uplifting.

    Through the ‘Unlock your blessings’ campaign, the drink brand aims to cultivate a sense of gratitude among people of all ages and demographics, sensitizing them to the blessings that surround them.

    The campaign encourages individuals to find their path towards being blessed by recognizing and celebrating the small wins and day-to-day joys that make life remarkable.

    Disclosing all these during a chat, Marketing and Communications Manager of Grand Oak, Debo Adebowale said. “This campaign aligns perfectly with our mission to provide spiritual upliftment and serves as an enabler of blessings in the lives of our consumers that by fostering a positive mindset and acknowledging the small wins in everyday life, we aim to inspire gratitude, hope, and a greater sense of well-being among our audience. The campaign also beautifully captures the essence of gratitude and hope, reminding us all to appreciate the blessings, big and small, that surround us. By encouraging a positive mindset and celebrating everyday joys, Seaman’s Schnapps is empowering individuals to unlock the path towards greater blessings and fulfillment.”

    Seaman’s Schnapps, known for its celebratory, cultural, and trans-generational

    brand, has firmly established itself as the market leader and a significant player in the Nigerian Spirit Market.

  • Osinbajo highlights opportunities in Nigeria’s animation industry

    Osinbajo highlights opportunities in Nigeria’s animation industry

    Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the potential opportunities in the creative sector with a special focus on the animation industry. Osinbajo, who was a special guest at the exclusive screening of animated musical, ‘Gammy and the Living Things,’ highlighted that the animation industry has a huge potential for exportable content, leading to job creation for thousands of young Nigerians.

     Osinbajo praised the team at Utricle Studios and Uphorik Sounds for their outstanding work in producing a top-notch movie of this caliber with a team of creatives based in Nigeria.   He described ‘Gammy and the Living Things’ as a revolutionary debut film that highlights Africa’s immense talent, innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness.

     The animated film is poised to become a streaming sensation and aims to reshape the global perception of African animation.  The film premiere was held at the film house cinemas at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

     ‘Gammy and the Living Things’ aims to change the narrative of African animation with the characters voiced by Jude “MI” Abaga, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Segun Arinze, Pete Edochie, John Dumelo (Ghana), Ruby Gyang, Bovi, late Sadiq Daba, and Avril (Kenya) amongst others.

     Gammy and the Living Things is a family-friendly animation musical that showcases the potential of Africa. The movie combines Nigerian storytelling, music, and art with a Pan-African cast and a global perspective. It features a 13-track album with a hybrid of song remakes by popular Nigerian music superstars from the 80s and 90s, as well as unforgettable original tracks.

  • Sean Tizzle: I didn’t plan to take a break from music

    Sean Tizzle: I didn’t plan to take a break from music

    After years of hiatus, Afropop artiste, Morihanfen Oluwaseun aka Sean Tizzle has returned with a new single entitled, Albarakah.

     Speaking of his hiatus, the ‘Sho Lee’ singer said it was not intentional.

     “Man proposes God disposes,” Sean Tizzle said.

     “It was never my plan to take a break, it was never intentional not to be at the top with my peers by now. I see comments that could break me but I ignore, I take the encouraging comments and run away with it. When life knocks you down, I promise all…”

     The 33-year-old vocalist revealed that his forthcoming album will further answer questions about his whereabouts.

    “My new single #Albarakah off my forthcoming album is more than music, it’s about my Life, the comments and the blessings.

    “May 19th, I hope and pray “Where is Sean TizzleE” will end for good! Big shoutout to ONERPM, my team, my day ones and new Fanmily!.”

    Sean Tizzle, who rose to stardom in 2013, was formally signed to the late Sound Sultan’s Naija Ninjas. He later set up an independent record label, Tizzle Nation. He has featured A-list artistes including Davido, Wyclef Jean, Tiwa Savage, 9ice, Kcee and others.

    Meanwhile fans have been calling for Sean Tizzle’s return after his submission on social media.

    Reacting to Tizzle’s statement some fans in separate tweets encouraged him to return to his former producer D’Tune while citing Iyanya and Ubi Franklin as examples.

    Sean Tizzle released a new single entitled ‘Albarakah’ today, Friday May 19.

  • DJs contribution to Afrobeats is commendable, says DJ Phil Baddest

    DJs contribution to Afrobeats is commendable, says DJ Phil Baddest

    Canadian-based Nigerian Disc Jockey, Philip Tekeyi aka DJ Phil Baddest, has commended Nigerian DJs for their efforts in promoting the nation’s music industry to gain massive global acceptance.

    According to DJ Phil Baddest, Nigerian DJs are currently dominating the global music space, hence promoting the Afrobeats to an international audience.

     “I reside in Toronto, Canada and I can testify to how we the DJs are contributing our quota in putting Nigeria and Afro-beat on stages,” he said.

     Continuing DJ Phil, who is planning to release his debut EP said, “I have performed around cities in Canada like Niagara Falls, Brampton, Kitchener, London Ontario, Branford, Belleville Hamilton, Waterloo, and the acceptance to afrobeat has been awesome. If you have observed the evolution of African music, you won’t deny that DJs have been a necessary link between music tracks and their intended audience.”

     DJ Phil recently released a new song and visual titled, “Wole Wa” featuring Lyta.  On the inspiration behind his soon-to-be-released project, he said the mission is to top global music charts.

  • Wande Coal: I have always known music never ends

    Wande Coal: I have always known music never ends

    Nigerian songwriter and Afropop star Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe aka Wande Coal recently opened up on his beliefs in inspiring new sounds and collaborating with music acts.

     The 37-year-old music star made this known in a recent chat with Dadaboy Ehiz on Apple Music 1.

     Wande started saying, “I would say this, what’s happening is intentional. Back in the day there was no social media at the time and everyone was fighting for themselves, but with me I knew music never ends.” 

    Continuing, the ex-Mo-Hits and Mavins signee said he had always enjoyed working with a lot of people, inspiring and collaborating with them.

     “I already had this knowledge of working with a lot of people, inspiring other people and trying to learn from other people, so for me I already knew that everybody was gonna have their own shine. I knew it!”

     On impacting other artists’ sounds, the father of one said, “So me impacting their sound is such a great thing, that I’m still here, experiencing everything. It’s a good look, I love it. Everybody’s on fire!”

    Wande Coal, who is currently on international label Empire, also spoke on his latest track, ‘Let Them Know’ as well as his upcoming album, entitled ‘Legend Or No Legend.’

  • Bluena preaches love with first single Choose You

    Bluena preaches love with first single Choose You

    Shalom Amadi aka Bluena, a fast rising singer signed to Pride Rock entertainment is preaching love, harmony and trust with her first single entitled Choose You.

     The Afro-pop artist collaborated with ilblackibeat for the song’s production and Justice Nuagbe aka Ushbebe on the songwriting.

     Inspired by the relatable and everyday happenings, the Port Harcourt entertainer disclosed that her love for music started at age 10 when she learned breath control under the tutelage of her parents’ mid.

     She said ‘With my interest in music, I started listening to songs by Rihanna, Adele and some other artists. At some point, I got depressed and I decided to download TikTok and I started making covers. So many went viral and it gave me an awareness on TikTok and I decided to use my favorite color as my brand and ever since I was doing music.’

  • The Nigerian Broadcasting Award holds Wednesday

    The Nigerian Broadcasting Award holds Wednesday

    The first edition of The Nigerian Broadcasting Award (TNBA) will be held today at the Eko Hotel Convention Center.

     The awards ceremony is scheduled to reward and recognise notable contributors and contributions of practitioners to the broadcasting industry.

     The was officially instituted in 2022 by the current leadership of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria led by John Ugbe to formally celebrate the excellence of broadcast media professionals.

    Ugbe, had earlier, disclosed that the decision to institute TNBA was taken at the BON 76th General Assembly, and has Guy Murray-Bruce, President, Silverbird Group as the chairman of the awards steering committee drawn from public and private broadcast media houses.

     The awards will have 13 categories and they include Radio Station/ Best Television Station of the Year, Best Radio Station/ Best Television- News in English, Best Radio Station/ Best Television Station-Indigenous Language, Best Radio/ Best Television Station- Original Production in English and Best Radio / Best Television Station-Original Production in Indigenous Language.

    They also include awards for Best Radio Best Television Station in Documentary/ Feature in English, Best Radio/ Best Television Station -Documentary/ Feature in Indigenous Language, Best Radio/ Best Television Show in English and Best Radio/ Best Television Show in Indigenous Language.

     Others are Newscaster of the Year- Radio/ Television, Reporter of the Year – Radio/Television, Presenter of the Year – Radio/Television and Special Contributions to the Broadcast Industry.

  • Dele Odule berates youths’ misdemeanour on social media

    Dele Odule berates youths’ misdemeanour on social media

    Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has said that the constant misdemeanour of youths on social media calls for concern.

     The popular film star condemned youths hurling insults at elders on social media stating that parents should be blamed for the youths’ actions.

     Odule further stressed that a lack of proper parental guidance has become a major factor influencing disrespectful youths that dish out insults at elders at every and slightest provocation.

     He said: “When I look at the rate the young ones of today abuse elders on social media, I feel so worried and it calls for concern. Do we say that these young ones actually lack parental guidance or do we say that the parents and the young ones we are talking about are from the same school of thought because this is an era of baby parenting.

     “However, we really need to watch it. To the young ones, when one stays too long in the forest he would fight terrestrial powers. And to parents, let us be careful. I know some people will still call me out, I’ve said mine especially to the parents.”

  • Why Hilda Baci is yet to get Guinness World Records certificate

    Why Hilda Baci is yet to get Guinness World Records certificate

    It is no longer news that Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey Effiong aka Hilda Baci surpassed the record for the longest cooking time by an individual, with a 100-hour record time.

     The Akwa Ibom native and owner of ‘My Food by Hilda’ restaurant beat Indian chef, Lata Tondon, who had completed the task in 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 secs in 2019.

     Hilda began cooking on Thursday, May 11 and continued through to Monday, May 14 when she broke Tondon’s 2019 record and surpassed it to set a new record at over 100 hours.

     Baci reportedly whipped up 55 recipes and more than 100 meals in a whopping 100-hour stint.

     However, fans of the 27-year-old chef and several Nigerians are beginning to question why the Guinness World Record is yet to issue an official certificate to  validate her new set record.

     The British reference body, on its website clearly outlined how records are set and certified. 

    After carrying out an official world record attempt in the presence of the independent witnesses and any other specialists, the evidence of the attempt and new record must be submitted with a cover letter and all other required documents for the Records Management Team to review the application. The process, GWR noted, can take up to 12 weeks.

     The Records Management Team will have to pass the evidence after which Baci will receive an official Guinness World Records certificate.

     The reference body also noted that certified adjudicators from GWR could be invited for the process, which Baci and her team didn’t do. The invitation of a certified adjudicator would have seen an immediate processing of Baci’s application and receipt of her record guidelines, and ‘in-the-moment’ verification of her record attempt success amongst other benefits.

     In an official statement following Baci’s feat, the Guinness World Records team noted that officials on the records team look forward to reviewing the evidence provided and hope to be able to verify Hilda’s efforts as a new record very soon.

     “She’s hoping to snap up the record title for the longest cooking marathon (individual) which currently belongs to Lata Tondon (India) with a time of 87 hr 45 min.

     “Hilda began cooking on Thursday and continued through to Monday, reportedly whipping up 55 recipes and more than 100 meals in a whopping 100-hour stint.

     “Officials on our records team look forward to reviewing the evidence and hope to be able to verify Hilda’s efforts as a new record very soon.”

     In 2021, Baci won the maiden edition of the Jollof Face-off Competition and pocketed a grand prize of $5,000.

  • Bridgett Adebayo releases Nurse Missa

    Bridgett Adebayo releases Nurse Missa

    Nollywood actress and movie producer Bridgett Adebayo aka Bridgett Missa has recently released a new movie entitled, ‘Nurse Missa.’

     Speaking about the movie, Adebayo said, “You know that feeling when we travel abroad for greener pastures and live a programmed lifestyle doing the same thing over and over again. Doing the jobs we don’t want to do but because of bills irrespective of the weather or health we just must go out to work. And the only thing that could probably keep us going is the fact that someday you will save enough to build yourself a family house and have enough workers to do everything for you. Putting real life truths alongside a story of love torn between a father and son all rolled up the direction behind this project.”

     ‘Nurse Missa’ features Mide Abiodun, Wale Akorede, Jide kosoko, Chiwetalu Agu, Rachel Oniga and tells a tale of a caregiver who resuscitated the life of a wealthy man who later falls in love with her. Everything would have gone perfectly but the sudden appearance of the wealthy man’s lost son took the journey on a different course. With a reawakened love between the nurse and the lost son sparks of jealousy, betrayals and love sprung out in the movie.