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  • KSA, 2Face thrill fans at Nigerian Breweries’ show

    KSA, 2Face thrill fans at Nigerian Breweries’ show

    The show had blessed many with so much excitement, as guests were thrilled by the performances put up by veteran Juju musician, King Sunny Ade (KSA) and hip hop sensation, 2Face Idibia, but the night will be most unforgettable for the management and staff of Ifeoma Chukwuka Nigeria Limited, winners of the much-anticipated trophy and a brand new Mercedes Diesel Truck.

    The event was Nigerian Breweries Plc Distributors Award night, and Ifeoma Chukwuka Nigeria Limited was named the champion of the distributors, having sold the required cases of Nigerian Breweries products. The company also topped the chart last year, having won the same award in the National Champions Award category.

    It was a night of glitz, glamour and accolades when foremost hip hop sensation, 2Face Idibia, popularly called Tubaba and Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade thrilled guests to a mixture old and modern music experience. The event venue – the Eko Hotel and Suite  was a beehive of activity as guests savoured the “Partnering for Greatness” show.

    The event which had in attendance senior management staff of the company, distributors across Nigeria, partners, families and well wisher was a night of interaction, fun and dance where KSA and 2Face brought to stage their unique tunes like, Jigijigi, kirakirakita, Aieyretieleya mi, Syncro system and One Love, among others to entertain all at the event.

  • 2Face consoles wife in casual song

    2Face consoles wife in casual song

    FTER pictures of 2Face Idibia with his baby mama, Pero Adeniyi, in a compromising position surfaced online recently, a freestyle song titled Woju which appears to address the issue leaked on the internet. Obviously dedicated to Annie, some lines in the song appear to be directed to Pero. To Annie, he said, “No be you I dey carry go but na you I want to spend the rest of life baby o… Cos I go swim the seven seas for you…I go fight for your matter if them bring am come to tell me…Dem dey call me Tubaba and yourself understand…Just cool temper down and I will surprise you…”

    To his baby mama, he said, “Whether Annie Macaulay dey house that one no mean say… I go still dey play away when I reach home me with am go understand…”

    2Face is a man of many women, but listening to the song, there is no gain saying that Annie occupies a special place in his heart. This, he wanted her to understand, irrespective of his relationship with other women. A line in the song said, “I dedicate this song to Annie Macaulay my only girl. My African queen here I am…”

    It will be recalled that Annie, in a statement, described the situation as ‘momentary indiscretion’, saying: “I am aware of the photos circulating on the internet with my husband and Pero Adeniyi… and this momentary indiscretion poses no threat whatsoever to my relationship with my husband. As a matter of fact, for all of our children’s sake, I do encourage cordial relationships with parties involved. This year, my focus is solely on God, family and my career which doesn’t give me the luxury of paying attention to any distractions. I thank you for your respect in this matter.”

    2Face, in a subtle reaction also shared a photo of himself and Annie in their wedding outfits on Instagram with the caption; “Our love does not have to make sense to you. Please go on with your perfect life and know the true story behind something before you judge and start making nasty comments based on an orchestrated story by some blog. You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. LYTID uwana idibia.”

  • 2015: 2Face, Funmi Iyanda, Kemi Lala support debate series

    2015: 2Face, Funmi Iyanda, Kemi Lala support debate series

    SEVERAL top Nigerian artistes have been scheduled to perform at a series of voters education concerts, which will take place in Kaduna, Jos, Owerri and Lagos, following the first leg in Port Harcourt recently.

    This was disclosed at a press briefing in Lagos on Monday.

    Some of the performers at these concerts include 2Face, MI, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy and Reminisce. The concerts also promise guest appearances from a list of other celebrities.

    The concerts are prior to a television programme, tagged “The People’s Debate”, which an advocacy group, Enough Is Enough (EIE) will hold ahead of the February 14 election.

    Notable broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda, during the press briefing, stated that the debate series has been designed to position voters at the centre of democratic process. “It augments the information required to select credible candidates and hold them accountable once in office,” she said.

    However, the debate will be a forum where the presidential and governorship aspirants will tell the people why they should be selected as credible political office holders.

    According to Idibia, “The EIE stands for every Nigerian to have their say, Nigeria na for everybody, so our voice as Nigerians needs to be taken seriously.”

    ‘The People’s Debate’, hosted by EIE Nigeria, in partnership with GenVoices, Channels TV, MTV Base, GEMSTONE and the Nigerian Global Shapers Hubs (Lagos, Abuja, Clabar, Ibadan & Kano) will hold in Lagos, Plateau, Kaduna, Imo, Rivers, Taraba as well as a presidential debate in Abuja.

    Iyanda added that the platform “is meant to constitute itself into an effective opposition to governance, not just at the point of election but throughout their terms in office.”

    The presidential debate will be moderated by Mr. John Momoh, in his first return to TV in at least five years. The debate is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, in Abuja, and will be broadcast live on Channels TV and streamed live on Nigeria Info 99.3 FM and online via a Google Hangout and on Youtube.

    While candidates tend to shy away from debates, the platform hopes to create a groundswell of citizen’s demand for a debate. Citizens are being asked via various platforms – online, SMS, TV, radio – to show their support for a debate by voting on what topics they would like discussed.

    When asked what guarantee the organisers have that the candidates would attend, Kayode Akintemi, General Manager at Channels TV representing Mr. John Momoh said, “It is our responsibility as members of the press and as citizens to demand a debate and ensure candidates who do not commit are called out. In 2015, a debate is a requirement for campaigning.”

    The debates are part of EiE’s flagship RSVP Campaign which aims to get young people to Register to vote, Select credible candidates, Vote and Protect their votes using tools such as the Revoda mobile application.

  • 2face leads Banky W, Gordons to home state for Xmas

    2face leads Banky W, Gordons to home state for Xmas

    Makurdi, the capital of Benue State will come alive today with an early Christmas bash, as son-of-the-soil artiste, 2face Idibia will be staging a home-coming show, accompanied by other top artistes such as D’banj, Banky W and comedian Gordons.

    Sponsored by Rt. Hon Terhemen Tarzoor, a governorship aspirant in the state, the show which is tagged Live in Benue, is expected to serenade thousands of youths at the popular IBB Square, Makurdi.

    The show will be organised by foremost event company, Dream Pointers International Ltd.

    It is one of the several home visits for 2face and Gordons who have quite a huge following in the state. Banky W too, who recently returned from a film school abroad, has done quite a number of shows in the state; but for Dbanj, going to Benue has been far-in-between.

    “This is going to be a visit that is unique at this time of the year. I have not been to Benue that often, as a matter of fact, it’s been a while that I have been there, My Benue fans should expect a different kind of Christmas,” D’banj said.

    For 2face, fans should just expect a classic outing. “Benue is home, I will make the people feel at home. We are going to be live at IBB center to make the Christmas a unique one,” he said.

    According to the convener, “This is an opportunity to spend Christmas with the youths like I always do, always finding myself among the youths. I am offering myself to serve the people of Benue, it’s not a do-or-die affair, but I know the people will give me this opportunity and I will never fail them.”

  • AFRIMA 2014 announces 2face, Madinga as hosts

    AFRIMA 2014 announces 2face, Madinga as hosts

    Perhaps for the second time in his career, Nigerian music star, 2face Idibia, will be mounting the entertainment stage for an assignment other than singing.

    The singer, who has just been announced as co-host of the much anticipated All African Music Award (AFRIMA), it will be recalled, surprised fans as one of the industry stakeholders who presented papers at the last edition of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference.

    The award-winning singer, it is said, will be joined by Democratic Republic of Congo’s French-speaking female broadcaster and music presenter, Madinga Sona Maria as emcees of the maiden edition of the show, taking place on December 27, at the grand ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada, described both artistes as “two accomplished creative Africans,” who will “hold sway and guide our distinguished guests and nominees through the programme. We promise to bring to Africa electrifying performances from our nominees and invited guest performers. Then add this to the famous faces and glamour of the African icons on the first- of- its-kind red carpet activity…It is going to be a spectacular show,” he assured.

    With a towering height of 1.78m, Mandinga who looks every inch a model is a beauty to behold. She has been described as the hottest female broadcaster in Kinshasa’s Democratic Republic of Congo. Her musical show, Cite de Star is the biggest music show in DRC Congo. A combination of beauty and brain, Mandinga presents her musical show on Digital Congo Television and Radio.

    2face on the other hand is one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artistes in Africa. The singer has received several awards among which are MTV Europe Music Award, World Music Award, Headies Awards, Channel O Music Video Awards and BET Award, MTV Africa Music Awards, MOBO Awards and KORA Awards and numerous nominations for his musical works.

    2Baba, as he is fondly called, started his musical career with the Plantashun Boyz and together the group recorded two successful albums, Body and Soul and Sold Out. After disengaging with the group in 2004, he came out with his first solo album titled Face to Face. His latest album, The Ascension, was released this year. It features artistes across African continent.

    “I am happy to be part of this history making event. I am delighted to host Africa, Africa is the future. I welcome Africa and the world to AFRIMA here in the beautiful city of Lagos, Nigeria. Let’s celebrate Africa together,” said 2face.

    AFRIMA which according to organisers is being partner the African Union Commission, promises a festival-styled open concert of non-stop music, fanfare and fashion exhibition from countries across Africa, as well as performances by notable African artistes.

    Sponsored by Kenya Airways, Procter and Gamble, Peugeot, Diamond Bank and Uber, the show is supported by ONE, Africa 2.0, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation and PRMAFRICA.

  • 2015: 2face urged youths to eschew violence

    2015: 2face urged youths to eschew violence

    A foremost Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, aka 2face Idibia, yesterday, called on the Nigerian youth to avoid being used as political thugs in the 2015 general elections, saying such would amount to a betraying their future.

    The Artiste, who made the clarion call in Kaduna while featuring in a ‘Vote not fight’ campaign organized by a nongovernmental organization, Youngstars Foundation and supported by National Democratic Institute (NDI), also tasked every eligible Nigerian to go out and vote candidates of their choice during the forthcoming general elections.

    According to the Executive Director of 2Face Foundation, the time has come for the youth to take their rightful positions by first registering with any political party of their choice in order to have a platform to contest any elective office in the nation’s political realm.

    “We want the youth to know that they are betraying their future and generations after them, if they sell their vote. I’m encouraging them to participate fully in the nation’s politics and they should go and registered with any political party of their choice as a platform,” he stressed.

    The Programme Manager of NDI, Machill Manidu Maxwell told the gathering that his organisation was interested in the democratic process in Nigeria because about 64 million Nigerians are youths and as such, if they are ready to turn things around for good, they can achieve it, saying the higher the number, the louder the voice.

    He said: “Nigeria is one of the 65 countries that NDI is present and our aim is to promote citizen participation in electoral process, especially the youth who really have to take the lead to see that elections are peaceful at all times.”

    Earlier, the Chief Organiser, Kingsley Bangwell said the essence of the programme was to see the young people driving the course by been ambassadors of peace, describing them as critical stakeholders in the electoral process.

  • Jimmy Jatt outshines 2face with new single

    Jimmy Jatt outshines 2face with new single

    Ground-breaking disc jockey, Jimmy Adewale Amu, popularly known as Dj Jimmy Jatt, has just shot the video of Glasses Up, a song off his second album called The Industry. The move marks another achievement in the career of the artiste, as the album is already topping the iTunes Nigeria music chart, displacing 2face’s new album, The Ascension, which had been number one since its release on July 26.

    Glasses Up serves as the anniversary theme song of JimmyJatt’s 25 years celebration in the music industry. Shot in Lagos, the Afro-beat inspired sound track was produced by Tee-Y Mix and directed by Patrick Elis. It features award-winning artistes such as 2face Idibia, Sound Sultan and Burna boy.

    “Glasses Up is a toast to my friends, fans, supporters, well wishers who have stayed true to my music and for the support in the past 25 years,” said JimmyJatt.

    When he came out with a single entitled Stylee in 2007, Jimmy Jatt made waves as an innovative disc jockey who thinks outside the box. The success of the song ,which featured 2face Idibia, Mode 9 and Elajoe, added crest to his career, earning him several awards such as Channel O Africa Music Video Award, Hip hop World Award, SoundCity Music Video Award, Nigerian Music Video Award and Nigerian Music Award nominations.

    Determined to beat the records of his previous work, The Definition, a 26-track mix tape featuring over 50 of Nigeria’s best artistes, including D’banj, 2face Idibia, Banky W, Ice Prince, Vector, Olamide, Waje, Skales, Zaina and Phyno, the work has been adjudged the biggest collaborative album out of Africa.

    Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigerian Hip hop music, Jimmy Jatt began his career by collecting rap albums from the ‘70s and ‘80s, owing to his strong interest in Hip hop.

    Jatt, who has a TV programme called Jimmy’s Jump Off, has performed on the stage with American singers, including Usher Raymond, Shaggy, Eve, K-C1 and Jojo, Naughty by Nature, Carog Wheeler, Magic System, David Hyden and Sean Paul, among others.

  • 2face’s dad diagnosed with cancer

    2face’s dad diagnosed with cancer

    Nigeria’s music icon, Innocent 2face Idibia has announced that his father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The artiste reportedly gave the information during the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) cancer charity event, which held on June 8, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    He said the cancer is in its early stages, and the 67-year-old man will begin chemotherapy soon.

    At the event tagged Banquet of Stars against Cancer (BOSAC), 2face was joined by other A-list Artistes and one of Africa’s greatest music Maestroes, Sir Emeka Nwokedi, the conductor of the Lagos City Chorale, in a performance by the Choir and Orchestra of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON).

    The benefit event served as an opportunity to raise funds in support of the war against cancer in Nigeria.

  • Star Trek: 2face, Olamide, Naeto C, Phyno, others thrill Nsukka fans 

    Star Trek: 2face, Olamide, Naeto C, Phyno, others thrill Nsukka fans 

    Nsukka, a sleepy town in Eastern Nigeria, was aglow when the first leg of the annual Star Music Trek, a star-studded concert organised by Nigerian Breweries, berthed on its university, Saturday night.

    In its 13th edition, organisers had unveiled the full list of top-rated artistes at a spectacular sign-on party in Lagos, arousing great expectation among fans across the 10 Nigerian cities where the show will be staged.

    2face leads an exciting line-up which opened at Nsukka at the weekend. The show recorded an impressive crowd, as the famous singer dazzled music buffs alongside other artistes such as M.I, Olamide, Naeto C and Phyno, who performed hit after hit, to the delight of fans.

    Venue was the Local Government Stadium, Nsukka, where show host, Do2tun of CoolFM, took time to welcome guest from far and near with hilarious jokes, as he introduced, and called the artistes to stage.

    Naeto C’s stylish blend of music and panache did the trick, as his dancers kept up with the rapper’s swift beat. Joining him on stage was Efa, whose clout gave verve to songs like 5&6, Tony Montana, and 10/10. Evidently, these songs still resonate strongly with his fans.

    With an impressive collabo, Phyno and Olamide delivered stellar performances to which fans screamed excitedly. Phyno’s fans were introduced to new songs from his recently released album No Guts No Glory, even as he played familiar hits like Ghostmode, Obago, Dope Money, and Man of the Year among others.

    The show became more interactive and engaging when an elated fan, Chidinma mimed M.I’s song, One Naira. She got the rapper’s expensive wristwatch as a prize. With other songs like Chairman, Anoti etc, the self-acclaimed Africa’s Rapper No. 1 kept the momentum going.

    Superstar entertainer, 2face, unleashed a flurry of excitement as joyous fans stormed the stage to get a closer look at the celebrated performer.

    2face who joined M.I in the last few minutes of the former’s performance, took over the stage with his live band and eclectic dancers. No doubt, he offered just what his fans were waiting for; a nostalgic combination of his old and new hits.

    The crowd sang and danced, spurring the artiste on, as he performed his exciting medley such as Implication, Dance in the Rain, and Only Me.

    The excitement had started the previous day, with a Pre-Trek gig at Jives Bar, Nsukka, hosted by Do2tun with special guest artiste, 2face. At that event, invited guests won exciting prizes such as TV sets, phones, and carpets from the brand.

    Star Music Trek continues next weekend at the IBB Square, Makurdi, Benue State. Next on line are eight other cities, including Uyo (April, 12), Umuahia (April 19), Orlu (April 26), Ekwulobia (May 3), Onitsha Fegge (May 11), Benin (May 17), Ado Ekiti (May 24), and Lagos (May 31).

  • 2face joins movement

    2face joins movement

    Award-winning artiste, 2Face Idibia, is leading an online campaign tagged #Blackrealvolution movement.

    It is not clear yet, who the creator of the group is, but the talented artiste, who is regarded as one of Nigeria’s veritable musical exports, said the “#Blackrealvolution movement represents peace, love, unity, and other values” which he has strongly promoted through his songs.

    “The #Blackrealvolution is about stirring up the spirit of consciousness and good tidings in Nigerians. The movement represents positivity, being our brother’s keeper and forming a united front against negative forces. I preach the message of love, peace and unity through my songs. And I have also written songs advocating for better leadership.”

    2face, who is regarded as one of the most successful Nigerian musicians, said Nigeria can compete favorably with developed nations if its vast potentials can be properly harnessed.

    “I believe in perfection, I believe in excellence. #Blackrealvolution is about being innovative and distinctive in one’s endeavours. It is about being real,” said 2face, while canvassing membership for the group.

    “I can assure Nigerians that the experience will be one which they won’t forget in a hurry. The memories of the #Blackrealvolution movement will linger in the memories of Nigerians for a long time to come,” he said.

    The movement, according to the musician, will be formally launched on Friday, March 28.