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  • 2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, others thrill at The Beat FM Tripple 9 concert

    2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, others thrill at The Beat FM Tripple 9 concert

    It was a night of glamour and fun as artistes and fans of The Beat FM 99.9 turned out in style for the celebration of its fifth anniversary tagged The Tripple 9 Concert on Tuesday, September 30, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The CEO of Beat FM, Chris Ubosi said the concert was held to celebrate those who had supported the station in the last five years.

    “We came here with a plan. We knew the circumstances before we entered into the business. With the goodwill that we have plus support from a lot of our friends, we have been able to overcome our challenges. There have been problems, which we will not lie about. But the fact that we were able to get to where we are shows that with hard work and proper planning, everything can go well in this country,”

    Also, the station’s Programme Director, Olisa Adibua, described the last five years as “wonderful years”, adding that “It has been a fantastic ride. We have been embraced by the people of Nigeria; we have been surprised at the way they embraced us and we are grateful for the love they have shown us. We hope that we can retain the level and quality of what we started. We are celebrating five years of being in existence in Nigeria and we hope to get better as time goes on.”

    Top Nigerian music sensations who thrilled guests at the party include 2face, MI, Ill Bliss, Idibia, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Omawunmi, Waje and Chidinma.

  • Entertainers Hype Akpabio

    Entertainers Hype Akpabio

    Top Nigerian entertainers from Nollywood and the music industry have extolled Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, for what they described as his achievements in the state.

    The eulogies are contained in the cover edition of a new journal; Uncommon Transformation, a magazine published by Love Idoko’s Dream Pointers.

    In the glossy edition, Ini Edo, 2face Idibia, Kanayo o. Kanayo, Uti Nwachukwu, and Desmond Eliot were full of praise for the state helmsman, whom they rated high in arts and entertainment, and general development of the state.

    “He is the best thing to have happened to Akwa-Ibom state. He completely modernized the state and made it at par with what obtains in other parts of the world,” said Ini Edo, whose film, I’ll Take My Chances, premiered amidst pop and circumstance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on September 24, 2011.

    According to the actress, who is an indigene of the state, Akpabio “placed Akwa-Ibom in a place of pride and enabled us lift our heads high. In the area of entertainment where I am from, his contribution has been immense; the building of the Tropicana Entertainment Centre, the sponsoring of numerous arts and entertainment events too numerous to mention. His contribution has been awesome. Akwa-Ibom has indeed been uncommonly transformed. Not only has he done great things, but he has also set an example for others to emulate.”

    In the opinion of celebrated actor, Desmond Elliot, the governor has truly empowered the people: “Though Akwa-Ibom State was created out of the former Cross- River State in September 1987, the potency and beauty of the state was never fully realised until its leadership fell in the hands of Barrister Godswill Obot Akpabio in 2007. As a non Akwa-Ibom indigene, albeit a Nigerian who saw Akwa-Ibom before 2007 and has seen the transformation since, I can evidently say that the leadership tenure of Governor Akpabio has richly empowered the people of the state. As a young person, I am truly inspired and spurred by governor Akpabio’s work to serve my people and be of better employ in the service of our country.

    Also speaking, 2face Idibia, whose path had also crossed with the governor’s, having married from the state says “Governor Akpabio is a blessing to Akwa-Ibom. The next person is going to have a mighty shoe to fill. I have been there several times and the transformation is truly uncommon. He is very humble and hardworking and may God continue to bless him. We need more like him in Nigeria.”

    For Kanayo O. Kanayo, “Governor Akpabio has demystified governance by providing such uncommon infrastructure that can best be labeled “come and see”. He noted that through the effort of the governor, the state has become a tourist destination with stupendous hospitality.

    Also speaking, winner of Big Brother Africa, Uti Nwachukwu says the governor has laid solid foundation for a better future for the state, commending the Akpabio-led administration for taking care of pregnant women free of charge.

    The magazine also covers the near eight-year rule of Akpabio, featuring the governor in an extensive interview. Also published are interviews of the state Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, his counterparts in education and health, Prof. Atim Antai and Dr. Ememabasi Bassey.

    Illustrated with colourful pictures, the magazine also showcases the food and culture of the state and other capital intensive projects.

     

  • Jaywon plans secret wedding

    Jaywon plans secret wedding

    •Buys car for lover

    Kennis Music signee, Jaywon, is about to prove critics, who insinuated he could be gay, wrong. The hip hop singer, who has managed to keep his private life secret, is in a sizzling romance with a Benue State-based singer, Imelda J.

    The Nation gathered exclusively that not only are the two singers head-over-heels in love, they are about to tie the knot secretly.

    So serious is the relationship that, Jaywon, who was signed on as PZ ambassador, we gathered, bought a Chrysler automobile for his lady, at the last Yuletide. He has also recorded a single with her, the video of which he personally financed.

    Imelda J, who is popular for her hit single, Bum Bum, we gathered, is an acquaintance of star singer, 2face Idibia, who also hails from Benue State.

    Those who have spotted 2face and Jaywon together would attest that the former has always addressed the latter as in-law.

  • CALFEST: 2face, Davido, Iyanya others excite

    CALFEST: 2face, Davido, Iyanya others excite

    One would have thought that following the boisterous carnival activities of last Friday, the tempo of fanfare would subside.

    But Calabar, the ancient city of Cross River State, rose again, with renewed vigour, featuring top Nigerian artistes in a post- Calabar carnival concert.

    2face Idibia, Iyanya, Davido and Sound Sultan were an irresistible lineup for revelers, who thronged the main bowl of the U.J Esuene Stadium on Saturday night.

    Tagged “Calabar Rocks”, the 16,000 capacity stadium, at 8.00p.m., was literally bursting at the seams, as hordes of spectators got thrilled by the best of Nigeria’s musical gladiators.

    After what seemed like an endless wait by the music buffs, whose appetite had been whet by local acts, the crowd suddenly went haywire with the appearance of Sound. The act stood the most unwilling from their seat.

    If anyone thought the crowd was jaded by fatigue of the previous day jamz and the gyration on display on this sweaty Saturday night by the old, the young men and women offered no such hint.

    Nato C dished out some of his rap tunes much to the excitement of the music throngs who wound and wriggled while the act did his thing.

    The stadium erupted in ecstasy when the ‘Skelewu’ and ‘Omo Baba Lowo’ crooner, Davido, mounted the stage and got the crowd crooning and yelling along to his rave tunes. It was a moment they sure would live to remember in a long while to come.

    In what could be regarded as home-coming, it was the turn of Iyanya who was given a hero’s welcome by the crowd as he took to the stage.

    With his ‘Kukere’ and ‘Your Waist’ anthems, the singer, expectedly, wowed the crowd into a wild moment, singing and dancing to his native ‘Etighi’ dance steps.

    And then it was the turn of 2face to thrill the crowd. Tunes after tunes, the Nigerian multi-award winning music sensation got the crowd rocking back and forth, as the night wore on into the early hours of Sunday.

    It was not just a night of music alone, one of Nigeria’s finest comedians, Julius Agwu, thrilled the crowd with his rib-cracking jokes.

    It was obvious the fun- seekers wished the show didn’t end.

  • Shina Peller causes stir with Quilox

    Shina Peller causes stir with Quilox

    COME December 20, Victoria Island will play home to what has been tipped the biggest nightclub in West Africa. Quilox, a brain child of Shina Abiola Peller, is a luxury club with dozens of customised VIP lounges that can be found nowhere else on the sub continent.

    The pictures of the bespoke invite, containing a bottle of Cristal Champagne, and platinum invitation for two has gone viral on the internet as socialites’, fun lovers and celebrities await the d-day.

    Peller, not known to do things in half measure, was said to have sourced the IV souvenir worth at least $3000 from three continents. The club is expected to open five days before Christmas with guests like 2face Idibia, D’banj, Wizkid, and many more A- listers.

    Shina Peller says the facility is ‘a dream come true’.

    Quilox, we gathered, will transform Nigeria’s elite nightlife with its impeccable design and finishing complemented with stunning and first-of-its-kind décor and lighting, world-class customer service and hospitality.

  • Celebrating two decades of excellence

    Celebrating two decades of excellence

    THE grand ballroom of the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island Lagos came alive on Sunday 17th November, 2013 when Nigeria’s pioneer pay TV Company, MultiChoice Nigeria, celebrated its 20th anniversary and unveiled its new product (Dstv Explora). The well-attended event by the high and the mighty of the society, had 2face Idibia, Daddy Showkey, Waje and Seyi Shey light-up the stage. By Olusegun Rapheal.

  • Who wants Van Vicker dead?

    Who wants Van Vicker dead?

    THIS is not by any means the only celebrity internet death hoax. Artistes like 2face Idibia, Baba Suwe have one time or the other been “killed” on the cyberspace. A new report claims Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker, lost his life from injuries sustained from an accident on his way to church on Sunday.

    The saddest part is the rumour started on a fake Facebook account of his colleague, Nadia Buari. The fair-skinned actor who recently celebrated his wedding anniversary has debunked the rumour. He wrote on his Facebook page.

    “There is a post on an imposter’s page that I had an accident this morning on my way to church and I might die from bleeding. It is a rumour and a stunt to drive traffic to that page. I am well and in great health. JeHoV dey by my side. StayEeasy.”

    Van added, “These people have speculated my death more than 10 times. I do not know what they want but it could be they just want me dead. They can’t kill me. I am not even in the country, so how can anyone say I had an accident on my way to church this morning? I am fine and very healthy. There is nothing happening to me.”

  • 2face Idibia, Rita Dominic, Mo Abudu for TFA Enterprise Conference

    CONVENED to facilitate practical and direct knowledge exchange for young entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators and creatives, the organisers of The Future Awards have announced the date for its annual conference (previously titled The Do-Something Pre-Awards Conference).

    The renamed National Enterprise Conference, now in its fifth year, will hold on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the main auditorium of the University of Lagos, Yaba.

    Themed ‘Our generation needs to get to work’, several of the speakers slated to appear at the event have been recognised by The Future Awards for their outstanding efforts in their respective fields. They include: 2face Idibia, Rita Dominic, Stephanie Okereke, Ohimai Atafo, Omawumi Megbele, Bridget Awosika, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Steve Babaeko, Kola Oyeneyin, Lamide Adedeji, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Funke Bucknor, and Linda Ikeji. Ugochukwu Nwosu from Microsoft and Ayodeji Adewunmi from Jobberman will join the speakers.

    The event will also feature veterans and mentors including chairman of Channels Television John Momoh; chief executive of Inspire Africa, Mo Abudu; cinema icons Joke Silva and Tunde Kelani; music icon Shina Peters; executive director with Nestlé, Iquo Ukoh, and group managing director, Folorunsho Alakija.