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  • Cloud 9 to monetize music for artistes

    A new music streaming site, Cloud 9, is here to monetize the intellectual property of music artistes in Nigeria and beyond, according to its management. Described as an integrated mobile music platform, Cloud 9 offers music lovers the best of Nigerian and International music, as well as a host of other features that enhance the experience of consuming and enjoying good music.

    Presenting the platform to the public at a press conference recently, Totola Odunsi Content Aggregator for Cloud 9 said that it offers unique end-to-end experiential music performances from iconic musicians and upcoming breakthrough artists, thus giving individuals and businesses the cloud experience.

    According to Odunsi, “Cloud9 basically is a music streaming service from full track downloads to music videos. We are trying to use the platform to showcase and help artistes monetize areas where they’ve not really been able to monetize. For example their exclusive footage, a lot of music lovers want to feel closer to the artiste, so this helps them engage more.”

    International booking agent, Hakeem Condotti said accessing the platform is very easy. “All you need is to have a data-enabled mobile device, and that’s it. It is available via WAP and Web, as well as mobile apps. The app can also be downloaded from the Google Play and Windows App Stores,” he said.

    Present at the press briefing was South African rapper Casper Nyovest who welcomed the idea of the new online music streaming platform. “For an artiste like me who is trying to find new ways of making money through music, something like cloud 9 will be very beneficial,” he said.

  • Laide Bakare signs two artistes

    Laide Bakare signs two artistes

    Yoruba actress and producer, Laide Bakare of Simline Records have officially signed two artistes, Barmie and Lanre, known as B2L, with the release of a new single, SisiLaide; a song for the lover.

    On her Instagram page, the excited actress wrote, “I can’t wait for you guys to hear this amazing song fromb2lofficials. ‘Sisi Laide’ is a song for the lover. If you wanna profess your love to that beautiful lady you’ve been dreaming bout, ‘SisiLaide’ is the song to play and I tell you she go just fall for you. We preach love and we love. That’s why b2lofficials are giving us this great song from the stables of Simline Records. My boys are good; my boys are romantic and are very loving. Good music hitting you soon and I say you will love it.

    “When hard work, perseverance, patience, drive, determination, dedication and above all trust in God pays off this is the result you’d get. Believe in your dreams. Don’t let no man decide what you will become in life. Trust in God and work hard on your talent and practice well. The dream you wanna live will definitely come to you. I’m so happy today and I can’t thank you my friends enough for the support and prayers. We started from the bottom and now we are here,” she added.

     

  • Artistes turn up as Judith Audu marks one year on radio

    Artistes turn up as Judith Audu marks one year on radio

    it was a day of joy for award-winning actress, movie producer and OAP, Judith Audu-Foght as her radio programme, Meet the Actor wit Judith Audu, which airs on iGroove Radio, clocked a year last Saturday.

    To celebrate the day, the actress brought together those who have been featured on the programme in the past one year for an anniversary edition.

    According to the entertainer, “it has been an awesome one year, and I need to stress the awesome in capital letters. I wouldn’t say it has been a smooth drive, but everything has worked together to make the show stand out. I set out to do a global show because it’s an online radio. It wouldn’t make sense just concentrating on Nigerian actors. For this one year, I have been able to do that. I’ve been able to touch Europe, I’ve touched the Middle East, and I’ve touched almost the whole of Africa and the US. So, I’ll say it has been a successful one year.”

    The anniversary edition saw past guests featured on the show fielding questions from the actress as well as from listeners. To mark the day, the actress feted her guests to light refreshment after cutting her anniversary cake.

    Among those present at the ceremony was her fellow actress, Ashionye Raccah who incidentally was the guest of the maiden edition of the show. She had kind words for Judith.

    “I am happy for her. I didn’t even know I was going to be the first guest till I came on the show. She had invited me the day before and I accepted her invitation and came on the show. It was a nice experience. It’s been a beautiful one year because I’ve heard the show a couple of times. For someone who didn’t have formal radio training, she is doing an awesome job and I’m very proud of her,” she said.

    Meet the Actor wit Judith Audu is a radio programme which looks into the lives of actors and what makes them tick.

  • DAY AFRICAN ARTISTES SHUT DOWN DALLAS FOR AFRIMMA

    DAY AFRICAN ARTISTES SHUT DOWN DALLAS FOR AFRIMMA

    SATURDAY, October 10 witnessed another inventory of African musical journey, with the Diasporan African Music Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA, holding sway at the historic Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, United States.

    The Cowboy City had hosted Africa to one of the few celebrity events that make the annual calendar in Texas, and veteran South African artiste, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, who did more than thrill audience with her classics at the awards show, appreciated the fact.

    “Thank you AFRIMMA for bringing Africa to America,” she said.

    There is no gainsaying that in just two years, AFRIMMA has become another rallying point for African artistes, artiste managers, label owners and fans of African music from around the world, who converge on the Dallas-Forth Worth metropolis.

    From the Westin to Sheraton and the popular Wyndham Dallas Suites and other hotels where guests were housed in the Central Park area, it was an invasion by the glitz of Africa and its stars. The scenario took a notch higher as the celebrities were conveyed in head-turning Limousines to the event venue where the ovation became loudest.

    The red carpet was a sight to behold. And as one artiste performed after another, the crowd went into frenzy, setting the mood for the awards proper. Yet, at intervals, the thrill of musical performances, great choreography and comedy continued.

    Adding verve to the show was co-hosts, Nigeria’s Basketmouth and Uganda’s comedy queen, Anne Kansiime.

    From Dallas-based Nigerian acts, Las Gidi and Big A Entertainment signee, Teddy A to Senegalese Carlou D who mesmerized the audience with his vocal strength and traditional flavoured hip-hop tune, to the incredible performances by Yemi Alade, AKA, Kcee, Bracket and evergreen songstress, Yvonne Chaka Chaka who, after presenting the Legendary Award to Youssou Ndour, who was unavoidably absent, started off with her new song, a tribute to the legendary Nelson Mandela, it was full all the way. Notably, Chaka Chaka who was AFRIMMA 2014 Legendary Award winner brought down the roof with her classic song, Umqombothi, Mr. DJ among others.

    Sliding into the business of the evening, the night was so much in favour of Diamond Platnumz, having won Best Male East Africa, AFRIMMA Video of The Year, and African Artist of the Year.

    Winners also include Bracket for Alive – AFRIMMA Inspirational Song ft Diamond Platinum; Yemi Alade -Best Female West Africa; Vanessa Mdee -Best Female East Africa; Mani Bella-Best Female Central Africa; Kiss Daniel-Best Newcomer; Davido-Best Male West Africa; AKA -Best Male Southern Africa; Yuri da Cunha-Best Male Central Africa; Jidenna-Crossing Boundaries With Music Award; Wizkid’s Ojuelegba-Song of The Year and Icha Chavons-Best Gospel Artist.

    Others are Best Dancehall Artist  Patoranking Stonebwoy; Best Dance In A Video  Serge Beynaud  Okeninkpin; Best Collaboration  Aka ft Burnaboy, DaL.E.S and JR  All Eyes On Me; Legendary Award  Youssou Ndour; Best Traditional Act  Flavour; Best dancehall Artist  Stonebwoy; Best Dance In A Video  Serge Beynaud Okeninkpin; AFRIMMA Humanitarian Artist  2face Idibia; Best Dance Group  Sauti Sol; and Best Dance Group  D3 dancers.

    There would be so much to remember AFRIMMA 2015 for: these include the Friday night welcome party at Club Villa, the AFRIMMA After Party and the Sunday night Comedy Show with Basketmouth, Anne Kansiime, Buchi, Yaw among others.

  • Artistes light up Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce

    Artistes light up Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce

    BUDDING Mavin singer, Korede Bello, and hip-hop music act, Wande Coal, were among the performers at the Ijebu Ode edition of Slide ‘n’ Bounce music concert packaged by telecoms network, Globacom.

    The show, held last Saturday at De Prime Event Centre, Molipa Quarters, saw Wande Coal delighting the crowd with his very popular tracks.

    Another star performer of the day was Burna Boy who held the crowd ransom as he switched effortlessly from Dancehall to Afrobeat, R&B and Hip-hop. He encouraged the fans to come close to the stage to “feast on him”.

    His performance was followed by that of Korede Bello who brought down the roof with the hit song Godwin. He took charge of the stage and dished out songs to which the crowd responded with loud cheers.

    Also on ground to thrill the crowd was another Glo Ambassador, Ego Ogbaro. Her characteristically expressive performance added an emotional touch to the evening.  She thrilled the audience with her hottest songs including Don’t Give Up and Love Me Now.

    A major highlight of the show was the incredible performance by a seven-year old dance prodigy, Tolulope Orimoloye, who impressed the audience with his marvelous dance steps.

    Popular Yoruba actor and Glo brand ambassador, Odunlade Adekola, came on stage to the delight of fans who welcomed him with a loud ovation. The actor lived up to the expectations of the crowd as he cracked hilarious jokes from his acting experiences and different encounters with his fans. He and the Master of Ceremonies, Folajimi Akinsola, popularly known as Jimmy de Hypeman, engaged the crowd through musical interludes between the performances by the star artistes.

    As part of the side attraction at the show, Glo organised dance and singing competitions for up and coming singers and dancers from Ijebu Ode and environs to display their talents.

    The concert was attended by over 2,000 young and old residents of the town.

  • ARTISTES CELEBRATE WITH INTERSWITCH

    ARTISTES CELEBRATE WITH INTERSWITCH

    SOME of Nigeria’s finest entertainers, on Tuesday, September 22 at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, came together with several corporate personalities and captains of industry to observe the unveiling of the new corporate identities of Nigeria’s leading digital payments and commerce provider, Interswitch.

    Present at the event were superstar musicians Flavour and Darey and comedian Basketmouth. Also present were radio OAP Ebuka, Shuga Band, DJ Xclusive and lots more. In addition to exciting performances, a new product that enables cardless ATM withdrawals called Paycode was unveiled to the rapturous applause of those in attendance.

  • Artistes line up for Warri Again Music & Comedy

    Artistes line up for Warri Again Music & Comedy

    As Nigeria clocks 55, telecom outfit, Airtel, has put together, musical concerts in two cities Warri and Kaduna respectively. Tagged Warri Again Music & Comedy, the shows which hold simultaneously, features top Nigerian artistes, comedians as well as up-and-coming entertainers.

    Warri Again Music & Comedy, which kicked off yesterday, and continues today, is the product of a collaborative effort between Airtel and showbiz platform, Talk Crew Network (TCN)

    For the Warri end of the show, the likes of Basketmouth, Bovi, AY, Buchi, Gordons alongside music stars like Korede Bello Olamide and Iyanya are thrilling guests.

    Other popular acts lined up are, Dr Sid, K cee, Cynthia Morgan, Harrysong, Lil Kesh and others.

    Some artistes that will perform at the Kaduna show are: Bishop Talk, Pheroshuz, SkinnyBoi, Emmyli, Dan Hausawa, Stayo Stevens, Penny and Nino Brown, while Disc Jockeys (DJs) like Kelly, Abdul, Menthol, White, Uzzy, Bizzy and others will spice up the occasion.

    The Kaduna show will feature a red carpet session, and guests are expected to wear a touch of Nigeria’s colour, green and white.

    Speaking on the event, Airtel’s Chief Sales Officer, Godfrey Efeurhobo, noted that the telecomm organised the Independence concerts to commemorate the nation’s 55th Independence anniversary and to also connect with its teeming customers especially the youth.

    He said: “The nation’s independence anniversary remains a significant moment in the history of Nigeria. And Airtel Nigeria recognises this important day and also realises that the nation can further be built through empowering youths and creating opportunities for them to achieve their dreams.

    “The independence concert also underscores Airtel’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian entertainment industry.”

  • Artistes grace Jacaranda opening

    Artistes grace Jacaranda opening

    With the aim of boosting nightlife in Lagos and improving the gaming culture of Nigerians, Jacaranda Casino, last Friday, opened a new outlet in Lagos. Joining its three other outlets in Abuja, Imo and Port Harcourt, the management of the casino stated that with the opening, Lagos State just became a much more fun place to be.

    The opening, which witnessed the presence of crème de la crème of the Lagos social circles including big names in the entertainment and business world, took place at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, where the casino is situated.

    Addressing the media, prior to the opening party, Group Managing Director of Jacaranda Casinos, John Storey, said that the decision to open another outlet stems from his love for Nigeria.

    “We have been here for about nine years now and this is out fourth casino. This is our new flagship. We decided to be a new part of the Nigerian night life. When we first came in, we found that the hotels were pretty boring in Nigeria. That was many years ago. Casino business in Nigeria is just at its infancy. Nigerians are just getting used to night life so with this opening, Lagos has become a much more fun place to be,” he said.

    For Yahaya Maikori, a director at Jacaranda Casino, there is no better time to launch in Lagos than now.

    “We have a huge gaming culture in this country, it’s just that we are being private about it. We are bringing an international standardised facility that is comparable to any other facility outside the country. We are bringing a facility that Nigerians will be proud of, that they will be able to spend time in and enjoy themselves. It is our hope that we will open a big business, employ more Nigerians and list Jacaranda in the Nigerian Stock Exchange sooner than later,” he added.

    Compered by Freeze of cool FM, among those present were Banky W, Shina Peller, MI. Others who attended the unveiling were Felix Ibru, Chiarman Sheraton Hotel, Lanre Gbajabiamila, Chairman Lagos State Lottery Commission and a host of others. The event was sponsored by Red Bull and D’usse Cognac among others.

  • 9janimi Channel to pay royalty to artistes

    As 9janimi music streaming channel relaunches its service, the management of the platform has promised that it would begin paying royalties to artistes.

    Founder of the network, Soltesh Iyere, said that the new platform is designed as an alternative to popular streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. 9janimi Channel, he says, lets independent artistes keep 75% of the proceeds through its “Fair Trade Streaming” agreement.

    “The Media 360 Company, owners of 9janimi Channel, originally projected the streaming service as an alternative to the music industry through which they could directly distribute their music to music fans and lovers,” says Iyere.

    The online platform, he says, offers two tiers for customers, and streaming on the Web and on iOS and Android (Which they plan to launch before the end of the year for mobile users). The free version comes with ads, lets users into thousands of songs from its catalog, and they have to purchase songs they wish to download or keep, the internet entrepreneur said.

    He also adds that the streaming service was originally announced about a year ago, after a couple of years of being operated a music channel, but for some reasons it was delayed and now a streaming service has risen to pay artists royalties.

    “It’s not clear yet how large 9janimi Channels music catalog is, or how well it will do, though its sure to resonate with artists who are finding the models used by Spotify and others as unfairly stripping them of much of their earnings,” Iyere added.

  • ARTISTES LINE UP FOR EPIC STAR MUSIC TREK FINALE

    AFTER touring several major Nigerian cities, the 2015 edition of Star Music Trek will come to an end with a grand finale in Lagos today.

    burna and Alade

    According to the management of Nigerian Breweries PLC, organisers of the concert series, artistes who will perform at the mega-concert include global superstar 2Face Idibia, MAMA 2015 Best Female winner, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Sound Sultan and Runtown.

    2 face
    2 face

    Headliner 2Face, speaking about the upcoming concert remarked; “This year’s Trek has been my favourite for many reasons. I went home to Makurdi and you saw the type of reception they gave me there. Everywhere I performed this year was just amazing and of course we all know Lagos is the entertainment capital of West Africa. This concert is going to be the best leg of Star Music Trek ever. My people notin’ dey happen!”

    The concert, which will hold at the Ifako Open Field, Ifako, Gbagada will also feature performances by Seyi Shay, DJ Xclusive, Sean Tizzle, Joe El, DJ Big N, Lafup and MC Gbenga Adeyinka.