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  • Kayefi to perform at Roots and Rhythm Concert

    Kayefi to perform at Roots and Rhythm Concert

    Afro-soul musician Kayefi, who is out with a new EP, Crazy World, is set to premiere at the Roots and Rhythm Concert, scheduled to hold on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Freedom Park, Lagos.

    Organised by Majestic Entertainment, Coded Tunes and Freedom Park, the concert will feature chants, dance, spoken word, poetry/drama and musical performances.

    Artistes to perform include Wale Aboderin and The Raptures Band who will make a guest star appearance. Others are Sound Sultan, Lord of Ajasa, Seriki, ID Cabasa, Olo Omidan Bata and Rez Da Poet. It will also feature comedy performances by Kenny blaq and Bash.

    Kayefi Osha (real name Lawal Deborah Olufunmilayo) who hails from Ogun State writes and composes all her songs, blending Ijala (a traditional Yoruba chant) with African melody and elements of neo-soul.

    And working with top UK producers like Simba and Kayode Samuel, Kayefi’s overall sound is deep, organic and acoustic.

  • TMC announces Lekan Babalola’s concert tour

    TMC announces Lekan Babalola’s concert tour

    Nigerian Grammy award-winning percussionist, Lekan Babalola, will embark on a tour of Europe this year with his concert series tagged ‘Ebo Tour’.

    Ebo in Yoruba means ‘traditional offering’, hence a beautiful nexus between the percussionist’s funk music and his ‘Ifa’ traditional religion as a lifestyle.

    Powered by the Sacred Funk project, and his agency Temple Management Company, the anticipated concert has been scheduled to tour major cities in the UK from June, starting from Saturday June 17 at Somerfest Festival, Somerset, featuring spoken word by Dr. Olu Taiwo.

    The Sacred Funk train is expected to move to Mostly Jazz And Funk Mosley Park in Birmingham on July 9.

    Next stop would be Manchester, at Band On The Wall, on July 27.

    Other schedules include Colchester Arts Centre, Essex on Sunday, September 24; Vortex Jazz Club, London on Thursday, September 28 and The Canteen, Bristol on September 30.

    A protégé of the late Fela Kuti, Babalola has twice won the Grammys with artistes; Ali Faka Toure and Cassandra Wilson.

    The artiste who is based in Birmingham, UK, is currently touring the world with the Atomic Bomb – The Music of William Onyeabor, featuring the likes of David Byrne (Talking Heads), Money Mark (Beastie Boys), Alexis Taylor (Hot Chips) and many others.

     

  • Glo’s 54-city concert kicks off with #Stay Buzzin Parties

    Glo’s 54-city concert kicks off with #Stay Buzzin Parties

    The much anticipated mega shows by indigenous telco, Globacom, kicked off with superlative parties in five Nigerian cities, signaling the fun to be expected during the six-month-long festival of music and comedy.

    The company had earlier announced its readiness to give back to its customers, through a music and comedy road show that will have its celebrity artistes perform in 54 cities for the next six months.

    Tagged Glo #Stay Buzzin, the kick-off parties which held last Friday in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin and Port Harcourt simultaneously drew youths and other fun lovers who savored the evening with entertainment superstars.

    Ahead of the shows, starting on April 7, the company also used the parties to introduce Glo Cafe, an app designed for all categories of telecom subscribers, particularly students and youths. The App, described as a one-stop telecom solution, offers games, videos, music, sports, entertainment and e-commerce.

    “Glo Cafe is not just an entertainment portal, but it also helps customers recharge data and airtime, e-top up, as well as maintain their account status, among other values.  It can be downloaded by existing subscribers by sending Buzz to 288,” he company said in a statement.

    In Lagos, the show was held at the House of Haze near the University of Lagos. Students of the school and those from the Yaba Polytechnic came out in large numbers and their thirst for fun was assuaged with good music  and rich doze of comedy from Omni, Whalemouth and humour merchant,  Bovi, who anchored the show. The atmosphere was further electrified when mega star and King of the Street, Olamide arrived the party.

    Olaniyi Opeyemi, president of the Faculty of Arts students, University of Lagos, said after the show: “I had a whole load of fun tonight. Well packaged show and I give kudos to Globacom for thinking about the welfare of the youths. The Glo Cafe App and the shows will really improve our social, educational and financial life. Glo is indeed representing the Nigerian dream.”

  • Mountain Top varsity holds music concert

    An assortment of music was performed during the Gospel Musical Concert of the Mountain Top University last Saturday.

    The programme, held at the university’s campus on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, featured music rendered in Jazz, Afro beat, orchestra styles and instrumentals by various choirs, dance, acapella, and guitar groups.

    Dr Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry (MFM), which owns the university, sponsored the programme.

    Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Elijah Ayolabi, said the variety night programme was organised for the students to get entertained in Christ.

    “It is a kind of gathering with  spiritual impartation. It is an opportunity for them to get excited in line with the will of God, get connected and also lifted up in the spirit,” he said.

    Pastor Paul Momoh, Coordinator of Abundant Grace, one of the choir groups, said music had its own power of transforming lives, which could be used to draw the youth closer to God.

    He noted that Nigerian music had evolved and greatly impacts the youth; therefore, there was a need for morals and spiritual sense of belonging to be inculcated in the youth.

    He said through training of students in gospel music, the value of Christ who sacrificed himself for the redemption of sins can be well appreciated and lives transformed.

    A member of Asaph Choir, Chinasa Okafor, decried the lyrics of some of the Nigerian music

    ‘’Though Nigerian music has advanced over time but I still don’t get the grip of the meaningless lyrics in our songs today. Do we have to use vulgar words to further corrupt the minds of the listeners rather than impact positively? At times you listen to songs making rounds and you question their moral values,’’ she said.

     

  • MTN FOUNDATION TREATS MUSIC LOVERS TO VALENTINE CONCERT

    IT was a night to remember for fun seekers last Monday, barely 24 hours to the Valentine Day celebration, as they were treated to electrifying stage performances to usher the people into the mood of celebration.

    It was more than music during the concert which took place at Agip Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos as MTN Foundation Alumni enlivened the atmosphere with beautiful melodious sound of string and wind instruments, classical music, opera and contemporary Nigerian tune that left the audience asking for more.

    The valentine concert featured different music genres from jazz, funk, blues, upbeat folklores and string instruments.

    The participants who thought they had seen it all were again wowed with a scintillating drama dance performance by the MUSON scholars.

    “The concert is excellent. The dance and the beautiful costumes not only added panache and glamour to the event, but also gave a new definition to the Nigerian music and how effective it can be in speaking the diverse languages of Nigerians. I am glad to be here,” a member of the audience said.

    The alumni who have gone on to become masters in their chosen careers are among the over 200 brilliant, but indigent students who had their dreams of pursuing a career in music fulfilled through the Foundation’s sponsored MUSON scholar programme.

    “Muson had impacted greatly in the Nigerian music and music education in general,” noted Mrs. Marion Akpata, Director of the MUSON School of Music after watching the Alumni wowed audience for hours.”

    Akpata thanked the sponsors, MTN Foundation, and also praised the inventiveness of the music artistes for maintaining the high standard of the school, adding that the ultimate goal of the school was to bring back good music to the society.

  • Sunny Ade @ 70: How Juju singer rocked own concert

    Sunny Ade @ 70: How Juju singer rocked own concert

    •Singer’s guiter sold for N5.2m

    It was a unique assignment for Juju music maestro, who performed with unusual emotion at the grand concert to mark his 70th birthday celebrations, which began weeks before September 22, 2016; the day he hit the septuagenarian age.
    The concert held on Sunday, at the Temple Balmoral Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
    Although his fans trooped in in their hundreds to witness the show, the singer could be said to have played his part in celebrating himself – overwhelmed in his own sound, as he hit the chord of his guitar like it was going to be his last.
    KSA had joined other singers at the show to perform for himself, spending close to one and half hour, non-stop, for his first action which began around 1: am on Monday. And when he re-appeared for his second session, his energy on stage and dexterity on the instrument did not wane at all, and this lasted till the wee hours of the day.
    His offerings for the night were his classics, which still had their appeals on both young and old. Although several guest artistes had climbed the stage before him, the concert was planned for him to perform last – the big masquerade, as they say, does take the last bow – KSA was the star of his own show.
    In his typical humble manner, the veteran artiste paused during a performance to pay obeisance to all, saying; “If I die today, you all have celebrated me already.”
    The show, put together by The Temple Company and tagged ‘Sunny on Sunday’, was also attended by socialites and prominent members of the society like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Babatunde Raji Fashola.
    The event was also attended by veteran singers Onyeka Onwenu, Sir Shina Peters and visiting Congolese performer Awilo Longomba, as well as younger artistes like Don Jazzy, Waje, Iyanya, Niniola, Terry Apala, Tiwa Savage, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Toke Makinwa, Omawumi, Funke Akindele, Lolo and Darey Art Alade among others.
    The audience was equally thrilled by the performances of Niniola, Terry Apala, Omawumi, Darey and Onwenu, who was joined by KSA as she rendered their 1989 duet entitled “Wait For Me” to laud applause.
    Awilo Longomba too was joined on stage by the celebrant. Although a notable dancer himself, the moment for him was for the KSA’s kind of dance.
    When it was the turn of Sir Shina Peters, the singer eulogized the celebrant whom he described as a father, before dishing out his popular hits, including the anthem called “Shinamania”.
    One of the side attractions at the event was the auction of KSA’s vintage fender guitar, designed by Nigerian visual artist Victor Ehikhamenor. The bid which began with N9m eventually closed with N52.1m. The guitar was auctioned by Dr. Jogun Onabanjo, Certified Auctioneer and Chief Executive of Onabanjo and Onabanjo & Co. winner of the bid is yet to be revealed.

  • Concert boosts school’s CSR drive

    Despite the economic downturn, Mavizzion School, Magbon in Badagry, Lagos State, is getting a new classroom block thanks to Dansol Christian Mission (DCM), owners of Dansol Primary School and Dansol High School, Agidingbi.

    The project, which has reached lintel level but needs up to N25 million to be completed, got a boost through a fundraising and gala concert by Church Christian Network Choir in collaboration with DCM and the Parents/Teachers Association of the schools.

    The concert raised N1,235,500 from tickets sale (at N20,000 per table), would go towards completion of the project.

    During the event the guests were treated to soul-lifting music by the CCN Choir and a mass choir made up of pupils of the school.

    Mrs Adun Akinyemiju, President, DCM, said she was initially skeptical about agreeing to the concert considering the economic recession.  “I felt it would be insensitive,” she said. However, with the support of the choir director, Lanre Oyeneye, who offered all tickets sales for the project, and with parents contributing towards the project, she said she felt encouraged.

    Mrs Akinyemiju said Dansol decided to adopt Mavizzion when it realised that the school, located in a highly-economically deprived area with no public schools, was offering quality Christian education at almost no cost.

    However, because of the low fees the school charges, it cannot afford standard facilities, which DCM has stepped in to provide.

    She said the pupils of Dansol are encouraged to support the project by helping to raise funds and visiting the school to help with the construction work.

    “We have done quite a bit.  The children and friends of Dansol put something in regularly.  We need to teach our children to give. A school building is about life. It is where children are raised. The school is in a poor area and cannot raise funds from fees,” she said.

    Mrs Mary Ike, who runs Mavizzion Primary School with her husband, Jonathan, said the school started in 1999 after she was directed by God to leave her bank job to reach out to the less privileged.  She said the school charges N6,000 per term.

    “We started in 1999.  God trained me himself.  I was in my office in UBA when God told me to raise children for him,” she said.

    She said the new school building would really boost teaching and learning in the school.

    PTA Chairman of Dansol High School, Mrs Olubukola Ajoku, said parents decided to support the project after visiting the school.

    “A PTA representative went to the school and saw the dilapidated building they were using.  I told the woman that even me that attended a public primary school it was not as bad.  The school wasn’t well built; they made the chairs themselves.  We decided that if our children have this comfort here at Dansol, we should do it for others,” she said.

    CCN President, Oyeneye, said the choir got involved to help DCM complete the project.

    “What we saw when we visited was highly emotional.  When we were in school, it wasn’t this bad,” he said.

     

  • JONATHAN BUTLER, MI CASA, A’RESE TO IGNITE KAZBAH’ CONCERT

    FOR the second consecutive year, A Night at the Kazbah concert will return to at The Federal Palace Hotel, Lagoscome October 22. Presented by Smooth 98.1FM, the curators of contemporary African and Nigerian music A Night at the Kazbahhas been described as a concert that is more than just music. According to the organisers, it is a cultural exploration designed to bring good Nigerian, African and World music to the forefront of our consciousness and promote indigenous artistry.

    Last year, A Night at the Kazbah was a huge success as it raised the bar and reshaped live music on the Lagos scene with a pioneering blend of Afro Soul and Afro Jazz which. The show featured the likes of Ruby Gyang, Bez, Kunle Ayo and Brymo.

    Organisers say that this year’s concert boasts of a bigger line-up and will be headlined by South African singer song writer and guitarist Jonathan Butler supported by soulful house trio Mi Casa and The Voice Nigeria reality TV winner, A’rese.

    Smooth 98.1FM is a 24-hour, regional and commercial music station offering a mix of soul, jazz, funk, old school and world music.

    One of its feature programme is The Kazbah, which offers a feast of music from Nigeria, Africa and the World, with special features such as Postcards from the Kazbah.

  • 2Baba, MI, others to headline Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless concert

    2Baba, MI, others to headline Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless concert

    With plans in top gear to hold what it describes as the mother of all concerts, organisers of the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: The Disruption concert recently hosted journalists to an intimate media parley.

    Held at Koga studios last Wednesday, the parley witnessed the presence of the major headliners of the event- 2Baba and MI Abaga as well as other headliners of the concert and the members of the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless Dream team.

    Addressing the media parley, CEO of Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless Media Network, Efe Omorogbe spoke also unveiled other headliners set to perform at the concert.

    He reiterated that the concert will be nothing short of extraordinary, a fusion of what he describes as ‘’Power of Music put together by the greatest acts to come out of Nigeria”.

    Omorogbe also emphasized that this concert will not be a musical concert like expected but a concert that collaborates theatrical performance, dance and music, telling the legendary tale of Nigeria’s world class talents- 2Baba and MI Abaga who have collaborated on major hits songs and have journeyed to fame by shear hard work and raw talent.

    “We ensured that the concept of disruption revolves around the delivery of more when it comes to the standard of concerts in Nigeria and to prove that concerts from Nigeria can scratch beyond the surface,” he said.

    Other artistes expected to perform at the concert include Vanessa Mdee, Waje, Jesse Jagz, Nosa, Ice Prince, Sound Sultan, Vector, and Cohbams Asuquo with Andre Blaze as the host accompanied by Emma Ugolee. Also to grace the show will be a special celebrity guest who is yet to be unveiled as co hosts of the concert.

  • Rhyme and Reason concert to hold in June

    Come June 11, 2016 by 4pm,The Excision,the second edition of the Rhyme and Reason concert will take place at The Dome, off Admiraltyway, Lekki, Lagos Nigeria.

    Rhyme and Reason is a platform through which people come together to creatively express themselves, highlighting issues and challenges that affect everyarea of their lives, with a view to proposing solutions by creating a positive narrativethat resonates through the entire society, thus creating meaningful impact.

    The first edition of Rhyme and Reason concert held in 2014 at the prestigious Landmark events centerOniru, and some of the artistes that graced our stage includesrenowned rap artiste and Grammy award nominee, Da T.R.U.T.H., as well as P4CM’sEzekiel and Janette…ikz.The Excision promises to be even bigger and better as Ezekiel and Janette…ikz would be joined by fellow A list SpokenWord artistes – Preston Perry and Jackie Hill Perry.

    While this year’s concert is a free event, however registration is required at www.rhymeandreasonng.comas limited seats are available.