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  • Banky W to host Club Quilox opening

    Banky W to host Club Quilox opening

    The management of luxury nightclub, Quilox, have announced that they are set to open for the second session of the year, with a re-launch tagged #QuiloxSeason3. The popular club which has been on a scheduled break in the last couple of weeks will host a grand re-launch on Friday, according to its management.

    While the self-acclaimed ‘King of the Lagos Party’, Banky W, will host the night, Quilox’s in-house DJ, Consequence, will be manning the iron wheels.

    Management of the club say that by embarking on a recess, the outfit is now optimised for even more posh partying, with the enhanced interior decoration and introduction of new restaurant, karaoke and other exciting parties and club activities for the delight of Lagos party lovers.

    Founder of the club, Shina Peller says the reopening presents more opportunities to further the innovation that Quilox brings to clubbing experience in Lagos.

    “We are excited to return to business after a brief hiatus. With party rocker, Banky W as the host for the re-opening, it is safe to say that clubbing is just about to get interesting,” he said.

  • I’m happy for Skales-BANKY W

    I’m happy for Skales-BANKY W

    IT was a great day last Sunday when former EME artiste, Skales, launched his “Man of the year” album. Skales got signed to Baseline Records, after being ejected by the Banky W-led EME about a year ago, for not meeting up to the label’s expectations.

    However, his former boss, Banky W, expressed gratitude to God for making it possible for him (Skales) to finally have an album of his own.

    Banky said he was “proud to have played a small part in building Skales’ music foundation,” adding that the singer had “jumped off the ship” but “instead of sinking or swimming,” he flew.

    Skales has been able to prove his worth under Baseline Records, since he got signed to the label with hit songs like Shakebody and Jekanmo, two notable club bangers.

  • Banky W gripes on fuel scarcity

    Banky W gripes on fuel scarcity

    That the recent fuel scarcity hitting the country is affecting most Nigerians is no news. But top showbiz promoter and musician, Banky W, is definitely worried about the lack of fuel.

    Banky W, who is also the CEO of EME Music, took to his Twitter to express his frustration at the over-a-week dearth of fuel in major petrol stations across the country.

    ‘This is ridiculous,’ Banky W wrote, obviously referring to the persistent fuel scarcity. He went further advocating that maybe a strike would teach the petroleum marketers a lesson.

    ‘I wish all of us consumers in Naija could go on strike from buying fuel to give them a taste of their own medicine.’

    However, knowing such could be unattainable, the musician and producer in light-hearted tweet to counter the lack of fuel later said, ‘Na to ride bicycle’ and retweeting a comment, ‘Make everybody waka go office?’

  • Banky W shares old photo

    Banky W shares old photo

    Banky W, Head of EmE record label took to Instagram to share this old throwback photo of himself during his prom..

    The singer who is known for his signature bald hair and hat was sporting a well cut low hairstyle. This picture definitely took his fans down memory lane. 

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    Banky W
  • Bank W shares family photo

    Bank W shares family photo

    To celebrate his mother’s birthday, EME boss, Banky W posts pictures the family celebration. We cannot help but gush over how adorable the photos look.

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  • Doxy takes shots at Olamide in new single

    Doxy takes shots at Olamide in new single

    HE might be new to the Nigerian music industry, but budding rapper and freestylist, Dolapo Oyatomi Junior, aka Doxy says that he is ready to run with the big guns. He made this known in his new track titled Baby, in which he takes shots at indigenous rappers, Olamide and Phyno.

    Explaining the rationale behind the move, the young artiste said that Olamide and Phyno, two artistes he respects so much in the rap game “are just too good and I want to rap just like them, but the truth is that Doxy can’t be Olamide or Phyno, just like Olamide can’t be Phyno and Phyno can’t be Olamide,” he said.

    The song, Baby, according to the artiste, is all about everyone minding their business because people are gifted differently. He noted that this is one of the laws in the music industry, just like his previous track, My Business.

    “Only a deep rap artiste can understand the whole words. The chorus, “I love you, hun Baby, I never wanna let you go,” means loving the gift God has given me and I will never let it go due to the love I have for it. God has given me a gift just as He has given Olamide, Phyno and other great artistes. I have to make good use of it.I know I’m different. I would love to work with both artistes. I also look forward to working with the likes of MI, Vector, Ice-Prince, Don Jazzy, D Banj, Banky W, Praiz, Davido, Wizkid, Samklef, Reminisce and other great artistes.

  • 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.”

  • Niyola releases new video

    Niyola releases new video

    First lady of Empire Mates Entertainment, EME, record label Niyola has released the video for her single, Love to Love You after months of anticipation.

    Many waited with bated breath months ago, after seeing the behind the scene photos on her instagram page during production.

    The video was shot in the United States of America and shot under the artistic direction of  Kemi Adetiba.

    Following the spectacular success of her previous single, Toh Bad,also directed by Kemi Adetiba, its no surprise Niyola is working with the ace producer a second time.

    Expectations are high and we hope that Love to Love You lives up to it.

    The concept for the video relies heavily on the theme of the song. It is basically going to show how exactly Niyola plans to love her man.

    Love To Love You is 80s themed and influenced by the burlesque movement. It is also reminiscent of the film noir movie genre. Love To Love You is the fourth official single from Niyola’s upcoming sophomore album. Prior singles include Crazy, Belle No Be Showglass and her very popular hit single; Toh Bad.

     

  • House of Tara adopts Banky W’s Jasi for campaign

    House of Tara adopts Banky W’s Jasi for campaign

    BEAUTY outfit, House of Tara, has teamed up with R&B star, Banky W, to launch a new campaign tagged Colour Burst in time for the summer.

    According to information, the artiste will be deploying his song, Jasi, to create a fun and colourful video.

    The management of the brand said Colour Burst would foreground the wonders that colours can do for the African woman.

    It is a visual campaign that celebrates the variety and versatility of the Tara product line. Made up of four stunning looks, each one represents a different personality and style of makeup. Using vibrant hues and modern techniques, Colour Burst demonstrates that every shade makes a statement.

    Temi Akingbe, brand manager for House of Tara, said: “I am very excited. The Colour Burst campaign has been a few months in the making and was really a combined effort of everyone at House of Tara, but most especially the talented makeup artists. We are extremely proud of the campaign and it shows how far the makeup industry in Nigeria has come because this clearly rivals any international standard. Most importantly, we wanted to capture the vibrancy of our product line and for everyone to have fun with it.”

  • MTN Project Fame returns

    MTN Project Fame returns

    •Kicks off with concert in Benin

    With an unusual bang, MTN Project Fame reality show returned with a spectacular music concert, announcing organisers’ readiness for a 7th edition, last weekend.

    The star-studded show featured artistes such as Banky W., Timaya, Iyanya, Dr. Sid, Praiz and other superstars, who took turns to serenade music lovers at the popular Emporium, Government Reserved Area (GRA), Benin City, capital of Edo State.

    With the pomp that heralded this year’s edition of the West African talent hunt show, there are indications more surprises await fans.

    Iyanya’s enthralling dance steps and voice was exciting to thousands of Project Fame’s fans who attended the concert. So was the energetic performance dispelled by Timaya, and Banky W’s resounding lyrics; both artistes, who were recently unveiled as two of several high-profile MTN ambassadors lived to their billings.

    According to Iyanya, “It’s amazing how fame and fortune come quickly. I was just like everyone here in the audience some years ago, but see what Project Fame and MTN has made of me,” he said, recounting his journey to fame and success.

    The concert at Emporium, paved way for a two-day audition, organised to enlist music hopefuls at the Constantial Hotel, located on Airport Road. The event witnessed thousands of youths, who sang before the screeners, in order to get a slot for the next stage.

    Before last Saturday’s event, auditions were held in other West African countries, where thousands of youth, seeking to build a career in music, stormed the various venues.

    Organisers say the rate of participation at the sub-regional level has created high expectation in Nigeria. This expectation may not be short of the fact that the Project Fame Academy has been known to produce stars who have in the last seven years, dominated music industry across West Africa.

    Other performers at the Benin concert include MMMG artistes, comprising of Emma Nyra, Selebobo, Bacci, Teckno, and the Project Fame’s past contestants led by Roy.