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  • Samsung launches Galaxy 11 campaign

    Samsung launches Galaxy 11 campaign

    Samsung Electronics West Africa has kicked off its Galaxy 11 campaign in Nigeria with series of consumer engagement activities at the Ikeja City Mall.

    Consumers participating in the activation on June 5 stand the chance of winning fantastic gifts, freebies and prizes, including the new Galaxy S5.

    Samsung’s brand ambassadors, Banky W and Kate Henshaw, as well as other celebrity star attractions will also visit the activation site on select days to engage attendees at the week-long event.

    Galaxy 11 is a multi-platform global marketing campaign that deploys elements of fantasy in telling the story of attempts by 13 international football players to save the planet from alien domination in a virtual “winner takes Earth” match.

    The Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim, said the Galaxy 11 campaign represents the latest example of Samsung’s approach to developing innovative promotions that leverage its people-inspired technology while uniting fans’ passions and helping to enhance their everyday experiences in new ways.

     

  • Tolu Oniru, Tunde Demurin still an item

    Tolu Oniru, Tunde Demurin still an item

    THE marriage of popular on-air personality, Tolu Oniru, with Captain Tunde Demurin has come under public focus lately. While the rumour mill is abuzz with speculations that their much celebrated relationship is on the brink of collapse, others say that close friends and associates of the couple are doing everything they can to salvage whatever is left of it.

    But contrary to the foregoing, Celeb Watch has gathered that the rumoured collapse of their marriage may not be true afterall. Findings by Celeb Watch indicate that the love birds hardly engage in arguments, let alone a quarrel that would cause them to go their separate ways. Captain Tunde, a co-owner of EME Records with Banky W, is reputed for his calm mien, while Tolu’s amiable personality is well known to the public.

    Although it took Tolu a while to admit dating Tunde on a television programme, the lovebirds are always together except for the periods that the demands of duty separate them. What is more, both of them are fond of exchanging gifts through the social media as many times as birthday, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year and other social events present the opportunity.

    Tolu and Tunde are still very much in love. Indeed, plans are reportedly underway to consummate their relationship before the year runs out.

  • Joy in Banky W’s heart

    Joy in Banky W’s heart

    It appears this is a season of brand endorsements for some of Nigeria’s reigning entertainers.

    If the rumour making the rounds is anything to go by, Hip hop singer and boss of EME, Banky W, might be signing another mouth-watering contract with Ciroc Vodka as an ambassador.

    If the deal scales through, he will be joining the likes of P.Diddy, Rick Ross, DJ Khalid, French Montana, Olamide and others who have already become faces of the liquor drink.

    Banky W, who also recently renewed his contract with MTN, had broken the news when he posted on Instagram: “Taking a #SamsungSelfie, while signing my @MTNNG contract, while sipping on Ciroc.#NaGod#ThankYouJesus #Grateful #andWeAintDo-neYet#YelloYear.”

    Also a philanthropist, he launched the “I am capable scholarship, which provides financial help for indigent but brilliant Nigerian students.

    He’s also on the Board of Trustees of the “LightupNigeria” project, which focuses on achieving constant electrical power supply in Nigeria.

     

  • Banky W launches Dream 4 Naija

    Banky W launches Dream 4 Naija

    POPULAR Nigerian pop singer, Banky W, has launched a film titled Dream 4 Naija. The film, which encourages Nigerian youths to exercise their civic right in the coming general elections, was launched at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. It was sponsored by the International Republican Institute (IRI), UKaid and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

    The US Consulate General in Nigeria, Mr. Jeffery Hawkins urged Nigerian youths to take active part in their country’s electoral process.

    Hawkins, who was represented by Ms. Dheba Gherbreab, said: “The focus of the programme is for youth’s constructive participation in the forthcoming general elections in the country. They should be empowered to make a difference. We call all Nigerian youths to get involved during and after the elections.”

    Banky W, who is the CEO of Empire Mates Entertainment, said:

    “Everybody needs to play his or her part to make Nigeria better, so this effort is geared towards putting what we have together to make a positive change in the country. It is one of the efforts we are putting together and we will explore the social media as well to educate the youth. Hopefully, it will ginger them towards understanding what they need to do in their society, so as to bring about the desired change.”

  • Singing sensations who may rule 2014

    Singing sensations who may rule 2014

    Sean Tizzle

    SEUN Morianfen, famously known as Sean Tizzle, is definitely one artiste to watch out for this year.

    Following the release of his hit single, Sho le, the young music sensation became the toast of party rockers and gigs early 2013.

    Consequently, he has literally hugged success with both hands and has even gone ahead to release Mama Eh, International Bad Man and others.

    He revealed his plans for this year, saying, “Hoping to consolidate and do more tours, more hit singles, videos and then my album sometime next year. Gbam!”

    Black Magic

    AMONG the music acts that may rock the entertainment scene in 2014, the Repete crooner is certainly one of them.

    The talented rapper, singer and songwriter burst into the Nigerian music scene with his debut singles, Tomorrow and Rainbow, in 2010 under the Syndik8 umbrella.

    He later released his debut album, Blackmagic Version 1.0 the following year.

    The Repete crooner has finally released his sophomore album, Version 2.0, to rave reviews.

    The standard 15-track album boasts world-class productions from T-Flava, Remi, Kid Konnect, Ikon and Xela.

    This is in addition to the stellar collaborations of Banky W, Oriste Femi, Sasha P and M.I.

    Jesse Jags

    SOME pundits have said that Jazg’s Nation Vol. 1 is one of the best albums of 2013.

    No doubt, the album has received rave reviews from music critics and fans alike.

    As a result, he is being seen as one of the revolutionary artistes to watch out for this year.

    Jazgs Nation Vol.1 was released under his own ‘Jagz Nation’ imprint.

    Niyola

    NIYOLA, First lady of EME, has succeeded in carving a niche for herself, musically.

    Since the release of her hit single, Toh Bad, which is definitely one of the favourite songs of 2013, her profile has notched higher and put her on the list of artistes to watch out for in 2014.

    Following the success of her breakout singles such as Crazy and Toh Bad, the Empire Mates Entertainment act followed with a video for Toh Bad. This video aptly illustrates the powerful and captivating message behind the love ballad.

    Toh Bad was shot on locations in New York by prolific cinematographer, Kemi Adetiba.

    Seyi Shay

    SEYI Shay is currently making waves for herself in the Nigerian music industry with a remix of her single, Irawo, featuring Vector.

    Seyi already has been tipped to be one of the next big female acts in Nigeria.

    Yemi Alade

    FOR Yemi Alade, last year was quite an eventful and highly productive year.

    The Johnny crooner was among the artistes that rocked 2013.

    The award-winning act gives more insight into her new single, Johnny, saying it is an ode to an elusive man in her life.

    The new song, which she did with Selebobo, is already enjoying massive air play.

    Harrysong

    THE Five-star Music recording artiste, Harrysong, a.k.a Mr. Songz, towards the end of last year, made an impression with a tribute song to the late South African leader, Nelson Mandela.

    Immediately the tribute dropped, it was made exclusively as callertune for MTN subscribers. It eventually emerged the most downloaded callertune in 24 hours.

    With this success, Harrysong sits well among artistes to watch out for in 2014.

    Harrysong also followed with a video shot in South Africa and directed by Nic Rouce.

  • Banky W, Sean Tizzle others dazzle in Get Ready for Work concert!

    ACCLAIMED the first and biggest entrepreneurial and music concert till date, Sterling Bank penultimate Friday, September 20th, 2013 organised the “Get Ready for Work” concert, the first of its kind at the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Pavillion, Alausa, Lagos. The concert attracted an unprecedented number of fresh graduates, undergraduates, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and job applicants across the state.

    The concert themed: “Set off your career in style” was aimed at providing entrepreneurial opportunities to the Nigerian youth as well as prepare the participants to be self-employed.

    Invited speakers at the concert, who delivered motivational speeches geared towards getting the participants to think beyond the structured environment for employment included Olalekan Olude; Co-founder Jobberman, Gbolahan Fagbure; Executive Director, JUMIA, Muyiwa Afolabi; CEO Frontiers Consulting and Banky W. There were also musical performances from top-rated artistes in the country like K9, Sean Tizzle, Aramide, Banky W and lots more.

    Also speaking at the concert was the Group Head, Strategy and Communications, Sterling Bank, Shina Atilola, who said the high rate of employment was the primary reason for the concert.

    He told the enthusiastic crowd: “We realise 23% of Nigerians are unemployed and we asked ourselves how we can help. While Sterling Bank cannot absorb everyone here today, we have taken your CVs and will look into them and those that we consider employable, we will definitely employ. But some of you are not employable and some don’t even want to work in a structured environment. They want to be on their own. We have partnered with people we know have done it on their own and have succeeded. We believe these successful individuals will add colour to achieving your dreams.”

    Akpororo & Deza, the emcees of the event, also got the crowd giggling throughout the show, as the crowd thoroughly enjoyed their exciting and hilarious hosting of the event.

    More straight talk came from Olalekan Olude, who told the inspiring story of how he and two other friends laid the foundation for the successful company, Jobberman, some four years ago while still in school. “We were in school. It was during an industrial strike just like this. We decided to maximise the strike. Facebook had just come out then. We decided to do something online. We selected between movies, music and jobs but we settled for jobs.”

    The entrepreneur challenged the participants to become job creators. “What if there are no jobs. What I have realised is that what it takes to get a job is what it takes to set up a successful company, what you need is to have a dream; be yourself and learn to execute your every plan,” he said.

  • Banky W, Sean Tizzle, others thrill fans at Hennessy Club Tour

    Banky W, Sean Tizzle, others thrill fans at Hennessy Club Tour

    SOME of Nigeria’s biggest names in the music industry turned up to flaunt their skills at the Hennessy Artistry 2013 Club Tour.

    The event, which held at Aura Nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos, had R&B powerhouse and 2011 Hennessy Artistry headliner, Banky W, rocking the guitar on the red carpet, with Shaydee displaying the vocals skills that have firmly established him as a fans’ favourite.

    Rap icon and 2012 Hennessy Artistry headliner, MI, also showed his skills on the conga, while rave of the moment, Sean Tizzle, tried his hands on the saxophone to the amusement of guests present.

    Hennessy Artistry supporting acts, Olamide, Sean Tizzle, Show Dem Camp and BOJ, all thrilled the fans with energetic performances.

    Other guests present at the party included Karen Igho, Durella, Jimmy, N6, DJ Xclusive and Shaydee, among others.

    The Hennessy Artistry Club Tour, which kicked off on Friday, August 16, has been graced by some of Nigeria’s hottest acts and has featured spectacular performances from Olamide, Sean Tizzle, Chidinma and Show Dem Camp.

  • Banky W, Hafsat Abiola to speak at Bola Tinubu Colloquium

    Banky W, Hafsat Abiola to speak at Bola Tinubu Colloquium

    THE fifth Annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium is to hold on March 28 at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

    The theme for the colloquium is ‘Beyond Mergers: A National Movement for Change, A New Generation Speaks!’ with Femi Edun as lead presenter.

    He will speak on Poverty and the Nigerian State.

    Other speakers include, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, who will speak on “The Millennium Development Goals: where are we in the race and how can we go faster?”; Bankole Wellington (Banky W) who will address New Media; Myani Bukar on the issues of Citizenship and Identity; and Kola Oyeneyin on the responsibilities of the older generation to the younger generation in charting a course for change.

    The colloquium planning committee headed by Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State said the choice of issues lined up for discussion at the forum were informed by the optimism for the future which the emergence of the All Progressive congress (APC) has engendered in the country.

    The development, the committee added has “ also somewhat excited the thought that perhaps this might be an opportunity for a more broad-based movement for true national transformation.

    “ This year, the Colloquium seeks to create a platform for encouraging that possibility. Part of the strategy for achieving this is to bring some new and younger voices to the table to interrogate ways by which the political space can be made more inclusive, especially how our increasingly cynical youth can become involved in a national movement to save the Republic.”

    The 5th Bola Tinubu Colloquium is in celebration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 61st birthday. The event is to be chaired by Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.

    A key feature of the colloquium is the formal presentation of the “National Movement for Change” (NM4C).

    The movement is aimed at mobilizing “ a new generation of voices across the country to actively engage the political space and eventually cause change in the way the country is being governed.”

     

  • Banky W heralds album with two singles

    Banky W heralds album with two singles

    AFTER almost three years since he released the song Strong Thing and Lagos Party, head honcho of Empire Mates Entertainment, Banky W is back with two brand new singles which will herald his forthcoming album.

    With the track Yes/No, Banky once again teams up with the legendary Cobhams Asuquo, to create a Nigerian ballad. The second single, Good Good Loving, is produced by Spellz.

    As a businessman and record executive, Banky has enjoyed tremendous success. Banky W is accomplished as an M.C/host, having hosted events such as the 2011 Channel O Awards, and many similar high profile events. Banky has also launched his acting career with a stellar debut recurring role on the final season of MNET’s hit TV show “Jacob’s Cross”. He also remains one of the most relevant voices for Nigerian’s youths, taking prominent roles in everything from LightUpNigeria to the Fuel Subsidy Protests.

    If these two songs are any indication, the anticipated R&BW album will undoubtedly be another masterpiece; another classic product from Nigeria’s leading label EME; and the expectations of Banky’s long-starved fans will be met, maybe even exceeded.