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  • MUSON Alumni celebrate valentine with concert

    MUSON Alumni celebrate valentine with concert

    THE Agip Recital Hall, Onikan, Lagos, was alive last weekend with celebratory tunes that set the mood for the last St. Valentine’s Day.

    The festival had provided opportunity for music scholars who benefited from the MTN Foundation sponsored MUSON Scholars programme, under the aegis of MUSON Alumni, to once again, showcase their talents, which many agreed upheld the virtue of the school.

    In her congratulatory message to the group, Director of the MUSON School of Music, Mrs. Marion Akpata described the show as one that could be compared to any concert outside the country. She praised the ingenuity 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.

    “We are proud of our students who have come of age. They have become self-sufficient, improved on what we taught them and exceeded our expectations. We hope that someday, some of them will return to become executives of the MUSON School of Music. We are also grateful to the MTN Foundation for partnering with us to make this possible.

    Impressed by the performances, Executive Secretary of the MTN Foundation, Ms. Nonny Ugboma, added her voice to the encomiums. She noted that the display of talents at the show was a testament to the faith the Foundation has in the talents of the students.

    “To say that what we witnessed here today was mind-blowing is an understatement. This is why the MTN Foundation is proud to be partnering with the MUSON School of Music to sponsor students who have talent and flair for music but are unable to finance their education in the school. The Alumni has justified MTN’s investment in the initiative and gives us fillip to do more,” Ugboma said. MTN Foundation entered into a partnership with MUSON in 2007 to assist brilliant but indigent students fulfil their dreams of pursuing a career in music. As part of the partnership, the Foundation took full responsibility of sponsoring 220 students in the music school. In addition to tuition, MTNF covered book allowance and transportation stipend to facilitate movement of the students throughout the duration of the programme.

    “MTN believes in adding value and impacting the lives of people living in our communities on a sustainable basis,” said MTN’s Corporate Services Executive, Akinwale Goodluck. He said that MTN, through its corporate social investment arm, is investing in people and communities across Nigeria because it is by so doing that the well being of the society can be sustained into the future. The Foundation has sponsored over 200 students from inception, and is said to have expended over $10b dollars in the last decade on over 34 project sites in Nigeria.

  • D’banj marks 10th anniversary concert

    D’banj marks 10th anniversary concert

    Expectations were high for the return of D’banj, whose performance in Nigeria has been quite low in recent times, but the entertainer, who staged his 10th anniversary concert as a performing artiste at the weekend, got hisses and grumbling from fans for starting behind schedule.

    It was the first leg of a series of concert for which the former Mo’hits co-honcho brought in American artiste, model and fashion designer, Amber Rose, who was host for the night.

    The show which held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, and was advertised for 7pm did not start until after 12 midnight.

  • Cuppy dazzles at Ali Baba’s concert

    Few combinations can be more admirable than a woman who combines beauty with skills. Armed with the kind of talent only men were thought to have, DJ Cuppy has carved a niche for herself in the highly competitive music industry. The icing on the cake for the Disco Jockey is her parentage. She is a daughter of Femi Otedola, one of Nigerian’s wealthiest businessmen.

    While being the daughter of an oil and gas magnate has thrown doors open for Cuppy, it remains undeniable that her talent and professionalism have boosted her profile in an industry where meager talent does not suffice. In recent times, DJ Cuppy, born Florence Otedola, has become the favourite DJ of many among the rich and powerful.

    In every high octane shindig, DJ Cuppy thrills guests, leaving socialites awed at her display of skill and dexterity. On January 1, her status as the new bride of the entertainment industry in Nigeria was further established with her dazzling performance at Ali Baba’s concert. From the 50th birthday party of GTB’s Managing Director, Segun Agbaje, to that of Deola Bally and Toyin Saraki, DJ Cuppy seems to have taken the industry by storm.

  • 2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, others thrill at The Beat FM Tripple 9 concert

    2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, others thrill at The Beat FM Tripple 9 concert

    It was a night of glamour and fun as artistes and fans of The Beat FM 99.9 turned out in style for the celebration of its fifth anniversary tagged The Tripple 9 Concert on Tuesday, September 30, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The CEO of Beat FM, Chris Ubosi said the concert was held to celebrate those who had supported the station in the last five years.

    “We came here with a plan. We knew the circumstances before we entered into the business. With the goodwill that we have plus support from a lot of our friends, we have been able to overcome our challenges. There have been problems, which we will not lie about. But the fact that we were able to get to where we are shows that with hard work and proper planning, everything can go well in this country,”

    Also, the station’s Programme Director, Olisa Adibua, described the last five years as “wonderful years”, adding that “It has been a fantastic ride. We have been embraced by the people of Nigeria; we have been surprised at the way they embraced us and we are grateful for the love they have shown us. We hope that we can retain the level and quality of what we started. We are celebrating five years of being in existence in Nigeria and we hope to get better as time goes on.”

    Top Nigerian music sensations who thrilled guests at the party include 2face, MI, Ill Bliss, Idibia, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Omawunmi, Waje and Chidinma.

  • Fela’s memorial concert kicks off today

    Fela’s memorial concert kicks off today

    Afro beat King, Femi Kuti and ragga star, Kymani Marley, son of Reggae music legend, Bob Marley are the top acts for this year’s ‘Felabration’ festival, a free-for-all annual concert of music and arts which began in 1998, in memory of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

    A highly revered music brand, Afrobeat and the personality of its late precursor, has endeared it to players in other genres of music.

    It is perhaps due to this feat, that apart from late Bob Marley’s son who is billed to fly down for the event, the show will also feature the likes of Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade, Fuji music exponent, King Wasiu Marshal (KWAM1), and contemporary hip hop artiste, 2Face Idibia and rap star Jude Abaga, popularly called MI.

    The event has grown into a mega week-long musical event in Nigeria which attracts thousands of visitors annually to the New Africa Shrine from all over the world, and is an official tourist destination of The Lagos State Government, a major sponsor of the show.

    Femi Kuti announced that the week-long event begins today with a symposium titled: Movement of the People: The Fela/Bob Marley Perspective. He said tomorrow, October 15, 2013 is the commencement of the music segment of the event.

    However, reports say, Nana Rita Marley, wife of late reggae music super star, Bob Marley, who had agreed to be the symposium guest speaker has suddenly taken ill. Her doctors in Ghana confirmed her health condition to organisers of the show. The message indicated that she is indisposed and may have to be on bed rest longer than expected.

    Kuti, whose role is also to ensure adequate security for the event said the music segment of the festival will take place inside the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos. “To this extent, very tight security measures have been put in place to protect lives and property of fans. Apart from the highly efficient Afrika Shrine Security Force, the efficient RRS arm of the Lagos State Police Command would be stationed at strategic locations

    The high point of this year’s festival will be the Sunday October 20, performance of Femi Kuti and Kymani Marley on same stage.

  • Fela’s memorial concert kicks off today

    Afro beat King, Femi Kuti and ragga star, Kymani Marley, son of Reggae music legend, Bob Marley are the top acts for this year’s ‘Felabration’ festival, a free-for-all annual concert of music and arts which began in 1998, in memory of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

    A highly revered music brand, Afrobeat and the personality of its late precursor, has endeared it to players in other genres of music.

    It is perhaps due to this feat, that apart from late Bob Marley’s son who is billed to fly down for the event, the show will also feature the likes of Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade, Fuji music exponent, King Wasiu Marshal (KWAM1), and contemporary hip hop artiste, 2Face Idibia and rap star Jude Abaga, popularly called MI.

    The event has grown into a mega week-long musical event in Nigeria which attracts thousands of visitors annually to the New Africa Shrine from all over the world, and is an official tourist destination of The Lagos State Government, a major sponsor of the show.

    Femi Kuti announced that the week-long event begins today with a symposium titled: Movement of the People: The Fela/Bob Marley Perspective. He said tomorrow, October 15, 2013 is the commencement of the music segment of the event.

    However, reports say, Nana Rita Marley, wife of late reggae music super star, Bob Marley, who had agreed to be the symposium guest speaker has suddenly taken ill. Her doctors in Ghana confirmed her health condition to organisers of the show. The message indicated that she is indisposed and may have to be on bed rest longer than expected.

    Kuti, whose role is also to ensure adequate security for the event said the music segment of the festival will take place inside the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos. “To this extent, very tight security measures have been put in place to protect lives and property of fans. Apart from the highly efficient Afrika Shrine Security Force, the efficient RRS arm of the Lagos State Police Command would be stationed at strategic locations

    The high point of this year’s festival will be the Sunday October 20, performance of Femi Kuti and Kymani Marley on same stage.

  • Dance Hall Train brings Lively up Yourself concert

    Dance Hall Train brings Lively up Yourself concert

    TODAY, Saturday, May 11th, at Mozida lounge, situated at Opebi, Ikeja, Dance Hall Train TV will stage a show tagged Lively Up Yourself, an event which seeks to celebrate reggae ambassadors like Majek Fashek, Ras Kimono, Orits Williki, Blackky, Daddy Showkey, Candy Sea, Marvelous Benji, Rocksteady, Daniel Wilson, Mallam Spicy, Lt. Shotgun, Shank, Rymzo, General Pype, Blackface, Baba Fryo, Danfo Drivers, African China, Righteous Man, Felix Duke, Buchi Ruffman, and a host of other brethrens.

    According Freddy Ekhaese, aka Smooth Prynz, there would be a command performance, a short documentary preview, autograph and photograph session. It is a night all the reggae stars that have added their quota to our booming industry will be decorated to let them know, their effort and contribution were not in vain. We would be delighted to have you share this memorable evening with us, and we hope to do this yearly, in other to encourage the younger generation to keep it burning.

    The show, Prynz says, is supported by Music Africa, Prime Time Africa, Hip On TV, NTA 10, Galaxy Tv, Monster Musiq and a host of others. Lively up Yourself is packaged by Magic Soul Search Inc.

  • Industry watchers, artistes hail MTV Africa All Stars Concert

    Industry watchers, artistes hail MTV Africa All Stars Concert

    TOP names in the entertainment industry came out en masse to witness a night of fun and excitement as one of the biggest concerts of the year, MTV Africa All Stars, was staged.

    The concert, which took place on Saturday, April 13th at the Marquee of the Federal Palace Hotel, had pulsating performances from acts such as 2face, Davido, Ice Prince and special guest artiste, South Africa’s Professor.

    The high point of the night was 2face’s performance which took guests down memory lane with heart-lifting performances from his former music group, Plantaishun Boiz, as well as monster hits from his bestselling albums.

    “I’m extremely glad to be a part of this initiative. The MTV All Stars tour is a great platform for the Nigerian entertainment industry to showcase our incredible talent and potential,” 2face said after the show.

    Speaking at an exclusive press conference, which held before the show, Ice Prince also noted that, “The MTV Africa All Stars concert is definitely going down as a historic event and I’m grateful to be a part of it.”

    South African star, Professor, expressed his delight at being in Nigeria and thanked MTV for the opportunity, “I’m happy to be in Nigeria for the MTV All Stars concert. This is my first visit to Nigeria and I’m grateful to MTV for this huge opportunity to meet and perform with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music industry.”

    Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, noted that “The MTV Africa All Stars Tour is our way of bringing together a range of diverse platforms through which music fans can connect with and experience the extraordinary talent, variety and craftsmanship of the continent’s most exciting contemporary musicians.”

    The MTV Africa All Stars concert, which was hosted by MTV Base VJ, Ehiz and Beat FM OAP, Maria, had guests dancing to an exciting blend of Nigerian songs from top DJ’s, DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Caise.

    Notable faces at the concert included Dolapo Bamgboye (MTN Event and Sponsorship manager), Michael Ugwu (Iroko Partners), Tosyn Bucknor, Mannie, Aje Butter, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Karen Igho, Lynxxx, Denrele, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Mo’ Eazy and Zaina.

    Others include Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, DJ Xclusive, Ketchup, Gbenro Ajibade, Beverly Naya, Nedu, Steel, among many others.

    The MTV Africa All Stars tour final stop will be at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park, Durban, South Africa on May 18, 2013 and will be headlined by entertainment icon and multi-platinum artiste, Snoop Lion, aka Snoop Dogg.

  • 9ice, K1 De Ultimate for New York concert

    9ice, K1 De Ultimate for New York concert

    ORBIT Entertainment owned by Mike Fash is set to stage a concert that will see two Nigerian artistes take to the stage in a first of its kind show come Friday, March 29.

    The event which will take place at Tropical Reflections Ballroom, 4501, Glenwood Road, Brooklyn will feature K1 De Ultimate and hip hop star, 9ice, live on stage.

    DJ Tunez, D Afoo and Brave Boi Music Group will also showcase outstanding performances at the event which is slowly but surely gathering momentum.

    In a chat with Mike Fash, the CEO of Orbit Entertainment, the wave-making outfit which in the past have promoted the likes of Lanre Teriba (Atorise), Tope Alabi, Late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Lagbaja, K1 De Ultimate, King Sunny Ade and Yinka Ayefele, to mention a few, he revealed that the concert will be the first time two Nigerian artistes will be performing together on stage in New York.

    Mike also revealed that K1 De Ultimate will also perform a duet on stage with 9ice.

  • Fans wowed at Baddest Concert

    Fans wowed at Baddest Concert

    IT was a night of frenzied excitement penultimate Friday when some of Nigeria’s biggest superstars thrilled fans at the first-ever EME live-in-concert in Lagos tagged “The Baddest” which held at Oceanview Restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The much anticipated concert saw Wizkid, EME’s First Lady, Niyola, and EME crooner, Shaydee sing the Nigerian national anthem, kicking off jaw dropping performances from EME all-stars.

    Led by EME Boss and R&B wonder, Banky W, the EME crew drove the crowd wild as they performed hit tracks from the “Empire State of Mind” album as well as individual hits.

    The crew went on to perform alongside other artistes such as Cobhams, Iceprince, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Olu Maintain, Samklef, Waje and Iceberg Slim.

    One of the many highlights of the epic concert was Wizkid and Davido’s performance. Both artistes came on stage and performed Davido’s monster track, “All of you”, to a pulsating crowd who could not get enough of seeing the two artistes on the same stage.

    Produced by R28, the event had some of the biggest names in the marketing, advertising and entertainment industries who came out to support the EME all-stars.

    Notable faces at the concert included Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International, Alex Okosi, Hennessy Cognac Production Manager Lere Awokoya, General Manager, Beat FM, Deji Awokoya, CEO Beat FM, Chris Ubosi, Brand Manager, MTN Nigeria, Kelvin Orifa, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Sound Sultan and others.

    Empire Mates Entertainment has recorded numerous achievements this year and has made history yet again with another smashing concert to round off the year.