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  • Flavour adds garnishing as Rangers hit Yobe 3-0

     

    It was double delight at the Cathedral on Wednesday as soccer fans who had trooped out in their numbers to watch Rangers International  take on visiting Yobe stars did not only enjoy the match but also had the benefit of having one of the wave making musicians in their midst.

    Popular singer and songwriter Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli otherwise called Flavour was among the sports loving fans that turned out to watch the match that saw Rangers pocket three points and three goals.

    Flavour who probably planned to step in just to enjoy the show was however spotted on the stand with many of his fans hailing the Na Abania exponent. The club did not also fail to thank the musician whose brand of music hip-pop garnished with high life and everything in between has become a must play at most social gatherings especially at weddings where the brides insist on special numbers like’ Ada- Ada’ to mention just that.

    Rangers gave their fans a lot to cheer about posting an emphatic 3-0 victory.  Ajani Ibrahim accounted for two of the goals while Bright Silas sealed the third goal.

    In other midweek matches decided today, Rivers United beat Heartland of Owerri 2-0 Kano Pillars hammered Ifeanyi Ubah 4-0 in Kano,while Sunshine stars shared points with visiting Kwara United after a 2-2 draw.  Nasarawa United handed Kastina United a 2-1 defeat.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • MAFIKIZOLO, DAVIDO, FLAVOUR, OTHERS TO HEADLINE 2017 CARNIVAL CALABAR

    MAFIKIZOLO, DAVIDO, FLAVOUR, OTHERS TO HEADLINE 2017 CARNIVAL CALABAR

    South African Hip Hop artiste, Mafikizolo, is among the 30 artists expected to headline this year’s Carnival Calabar and Festivals.

    Special Adviser to the Cross River State governor on Events Management, Mr. Ken Aklah, disclosed this to newsmen recently in Calabar, Cross River State while unveiling the timetable for the event.

    Aklah listed other artistes expected at the event to include David, Flavour,  Patoranking, Runtown, Timaya, Venessa Mdee of Tanzania, Neza of Rwanda, Inyanya, Style Plus, MC Galaxy, Naeto C, DJ Humility, Tekno and DJ Jimmy Jatt, among others.

    “Despite the difficult times, the Prof Ben Ayade’s administration in the state will continue to ensure that this noble venture that has brought Cross River to global prominence is not truncated,” said Aklah.

    “It was to this end that December salaries were paid in November, pot holes are currently being filled in the three senatorial districts of the state with improved electricity supply.”

    He also said that about 25 countries were being expected, even as government has introduced new offerings into the event.

    On security, Aklah explained that operational vehicles have been handed over to security agencies in the state and are already stationed at strategic positions, adding that, “a security camp has also been established and furnished at the Christmas village.”

    He disclosed that the last dry run before the Carnival proper will hold on December 17. This he pointed out “will be flagged off by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to ensure that Cross River remains relevant as the flagship of tourism.”

    Other additions into the Carnival, Aklah disclosed, is the introduction of Power Week which starts from December 26 with cultural carnival where 22 states and the 18 local government areas in the state will participate. Bikers’ Parade and Miss Africa beauty pageant will take place on December 27, while December 28 is the actual carnival and December 29 will see viewers watching another newly introduced package tagged, “wonders on wheel for vintage cars and convertibles.”

    International Carnival is slated for the night of December 29, While Green Carnival and Street Party will hold on December 30 and the fireworks to herald the New Year will hold on December 31.

    Commissioners for Information and Orientation as well as Tourism, Rosemary Archibong and Eric Anderson respectively, who attended the briefing, averred that the introduction of more packages into the event was to truly make it bigger, better and bolder, adding that, it will create an avenue for multiplier effect in the society.

  • Flavour, Phyno, Runtown stage homecoming as they perform at Enugu Glo show

    It will be homecoming of sorts for the trio of Flavour, Phyno and Runtown as the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour goes to Enugu this Saturday.

    The show organised by Nigeria’s foremost telecommunications company, Globacom, will be featuring these highflying musicians who started their musical careers in Enugu. They will be performing in the coal city alongside other topflight entertainers.

    The Enugu edition of the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour will be held at Golden Royal Hotel in the bursting city at 4.00 p.m. The show will be compered by two of Nigeria’s best known Nollywood faces, Ebube Nwagbo and Uche Jombo, while  three other Nollywood icons, Angela Okorie, Patience Ozokwor (Mama G) and Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) will make celebrity guest appearances.

    The full list of entertainers billed to thrill Enugu includes Korede Bello, Runtown, Tuface, Timaya, Phyno, Flavour and Olamide.

    “Enugu show is loaded and we are hopeful that our esteemed subscribers who will throng the venue of the show will have adequate value for their time,” Globacom said in a statement released from its head office in Lagos.

    “Enugu is very strategic to the Glo business and these artistes are ready in all ramifications to give all the people coming for the show world-class entertainment. Incidentally, three of the artistes, Runtown, Phyno and Flavour, had their formative years in the city. For their fans in the city and beyond, the show affords them the rare opportunity of touching base with their icons”, the company said.

    One of the show headliners, Flavour, spoke of his eagerness about the Enugu show.

    He said, “I am very excited to go to Enugu. This is like going back to my roots and I cannot wait to see not only my fans in the city but those old folks we grew up together in Enugu. It is going to be a show like never before for all of us.”

  • Flavour features KOK in song at Glo Mega Music concert

    NABANIA crooner, Flavour, who is among the top musical artistes in the ongoing Glo Mega Tour concert, brought a refresher to his performance last weekend by doing a song with Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo (KOK) on stage.

    It was a rousing applause from the crowd, as the thespian, who was invited on stage by female anchors; Uche Jombo and Juliet Ibrahim joined Flavour in rendering the theme song for TV drama series, Professor Johnbull, in which the former is playing a lead role.

    The extempore “collabo” brought the audience to its feet.

    Recall that Flavour wrote and sang the theme song for the Glo-sponsored series.

    The show was held at the Eldorado Event Centre on Aba-Owerri Road. Other artistes at the show were Omawumi; dancehall artiste, Runtown; Igbo ethno-rapper, Phyno; King of street jamz, Olamide.

    In the organisers’ bid to encourage budding talents, local and upcoming acts also had a chance on stage.

    Phyno, during his turn on stage, gave the audience something to remember with many hit songs including ‘Fada Fada’ which he did in collaboration with Olamide, making  the audience dance away for over one hour.

    Omawumi the Kokoma lady added a softer touch to the night of fun. She danced with grace and elegance, serenading the audience with her sweet melodies.

    Globacom’s Zonal Business Coordinator, South-East, Mr. Lorenzo Gomez, said at the beginning of the show that “the Glo mega Music Nationwide Tour is specially designed to celebrate and reward Glo’s loyal subscribers.

    Globacom had to mount a LED screen outside the Eldorado Event Centre to accommodate the surging crowd who could not get even standing space in the hall.

    The show moves to Calabar this weekend.

  • Flavour, Psquare, Omawumi to thrill Benin City fans at Glo Music show

    Telecoms giant, Globacom said arrangements have been concluded for top A-list music and comedy artists to thrill fans at its Benin City music and comedy show.
    It said Benin City was picked to host the first show because of it large subscriber base.
    Speaking at an informal media luncheon hosted by Globacom’s National Sales Coordinator, Mid-West Territory, Mr. Augustus-ndi Offor, said the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour and the Glo Laffta Fest was to reward its customers in the State.
    Mr. Offor explained that the two shows would also go round other 26 major cities across the country
    Among the first-rated artistes to perform in Benin City included Olamide, Flavour, Runtown, Omawumi, Yemi Alade, PSquare, Phyno, Timaya, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di’Ja and Kiss Daniel.
    Expected comedians are Gordons, Basketmouth, Bovi, Salvador from Uganda, I Go Dye, Dan D Humorous, Bash, Seyi Law, Omobaba, Acapella, Senator, Helen Paul, Osama, Princewill, Mr. Patrick, Frank D Don, MC Tagwaye, Kenny Blaq, Funky Mallam, Arinze Baba, 2CanTalk, Maleke, Still Ringing and AB Simple.
    He further disclosed that the  Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour would commence in Benin on April 7 at the Best Western Hotel, Etete, GRA, Benin City and Glo Laffta Fest comedy shows will commence on April 9 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos and then move to 26 other cities.
    According to him, “we are running the spectacular shows as a way of saying thank you to our teeming subscribers across the country for their loyalty, support and abiding faith in the Glo brand over the years.”
    “The shows are specially designed to celebrate and reward our teeming subscribers and to demonstrate to them that we will spare no efforts at delighting them at all times as they are the reason why we are in business. The icing on the cake is that all these arrays of mega-stars will be entertaining our esteemed subscribers in all the locations free of charge”, the telecommunications giant added.
    “Subscribers who desire to be invited for the Glo Mega Music Tour are required to use N3,000 one month preceding each show and text “Music” and their preferred location to 207. A subscriber who wishes to attend the Ibadan event for example, should text  “Music Ibadan” to 207.  Subscribers wishing to attend the Glo Laffta Fest shows are also encouraged to use N3,000 before the show and send “LOL” to a short code, 240.
    “Benin city will be hosting the first show because of the importance of the city to Globacom business, while the first Glo Laffta Fest will hold  at the Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, April 9.”

  • MR 2KAY FEATURES FLAVOUR IN ‘LADDER’ REMIX

    GRAFTON Records signee, Mr 2kay, has teamed up with highlife singer, Flavour for the remake of his new single, Ladder.

    The song, according to the artiste, preaches the need for people not to forget their humble beginnings. It also emphasises the need for people to appreciate every moment with their loved ones.

    “No fall the ladder wey you take reach up because one day you go need am,” said the artiste in pidgin English about the song.

    The Ladder remix video which was shot and directed by Adams Gud, is a reflective and motivational story enacted with a good picture quality.

  • Chidinma Ekile rekindles rumoured relationship with Flavour

    Chidinma Ekile rekindles rumoured relationship with Flavour

    As rumours of secret dating between Nigerian singers, Chidinma Ekile and Flavour continues to make social media debates, the former’s recent action on her Instagram handle seems to be affirming that indeed, she has something intimate going with the sensational high-life singer.
    Both sparked concerns with their collaboration on the hit single, Ololufe, which saw them kissing in the video.
    Although both artistes have kept mum on the issue, Chidinma gave speculations a verve when she deleted every other picture on her Instagram page, except the ones she took with Flavour at different times and locations.
    With the new development, it is believed that the Kedeke crooner is trying to make a point to the public.
    Recall that when the duo were about to release a new song, Flavour posted a cuddling photo posture of them which got tongues wagging.  
    However, in different chats, the duo has denied a love affair, basing their relationship on professional fondness.
    Alhough, Flavour, a father of two kids from different beauty queens, has stated that he is not ready to settle down anytime soon, there are indications things might change, going by the disposition of the winner of the third Season of MTN Project Fame West Africa.
  • Wizkid, Flavour, others emerge winners in AFRIMA 3.0

    Wizkid, Flavour, others emerge winners in AFRIMA 3.0

    The 2016 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was held on Sunday night in Lagos with winners emerging in various categories.

    The event was attended by celebrities from all over Africa who turned up looking their best.

    1. Best Male East Africa – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
    2. Best Female East Africa – Cindy Sanyu (Uganda)
    3. Best Male South Africa – Black Coffee (South Africa)
    4. Best female South Africa – Sally Boss Madam (Namibia)
    5. Best Male Central Africa- Wax Dey (Cameroon)
    6. Best Female Central Africa- Bruna Tatiana (Angola)
    7. Best Male North Africa – DJ Van (Morocco)
    8. Best Female North Africa- Zina Daoudia (Morocco)
    9. Best Male West Africa – Flavour (Nigeria)
    10. Best Female West Africa – Aramide (Nigeria)
    11. Best Inspirational Female – Naomi Achu (Cameroon)
    12. Best Artiste/Dou/GroupBand in African Contemporary- Flavour (Nigeria)
    13. Most Promising Artiste- Amine Aub (Morocco)
    14. African Fans Favorite – Phyno (Nigeria)
    15. Song writer of the year – Unique (Uganda)
    16. Special Recognition Award- King Sunny Ade (Nigeria)
    17. Best Artist/Duo/Group African Hiphop- Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
    18. Best Artist/Duo/Group African Ragga & Dancehall- Patoranking (Nigeria)
    19. Best Artist/Duo/Group African Traditional music- Zeynab (Benin)
    20. Best Artist/Duo/Group African Electro -Such (Zimbabwe)
    21. Best Artist/Duo/Group African RnB – Henok & Mehari Brothers (Ethiopia)
    22. Best Artist/Duo/Group in African Rock -M’vula (Angola)
    23. Best African Jazz – Jimmy Dludlu (South Africa)
    24. Best African Group -VVIP (Ghana)
    25. Best African Collaboration – Mbilo Mbilo by Eddy Kenzo (Uganda) ft Niniola (Nigeria)
    26. Video of the Year – Dogo Yaro by VVIP (Ghana)
    27. Revelation of the year – Falz (Nigeria)
    28. Album of the year – Ahmed Soultan (Morocco)
    29. Song of the year- Utanipenda Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
    30. Artist of the Year -Wizkid (Nigeria)

  • Flavour, Brymo, Wizkid up for AFRIMA Awards

    Flavour, Brymo, Wizkid up for AFRIMA Awards

    WITH its date inching close, the 13-man Jury of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has unveiled the nominees for its 2016 edition. The nominees were unveiled on Monday, August 22, at the Protea Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos with live online broadcast.

    According to the moderator of the adjudication process, Mr. Mike Strano, about 2700 entries from African music professionals were received during the period of May 20, 2015 to July 30, 2016. Describing the nominations process as careful and thorough, Mr. Strano harped on the jury’s resolve to be fair and transparent.

    Speaking further, Strano, who is the Regional Director, Eastern Africa/Co-Producer, AFRIMA said; “There are 34 categories of the award but only 10 are released today August 22, which are the regional categories. A new category introduced this year is the “People’s Choice Award” which comes out from a healthy debate by the International Committee of AFRIMA and the jury.”

    The Best Female Artistes and Best Male Artistes of the five regions have been released while the nominees in the continental categories will follow suit seven days after.

    Slugging it out for the Best Male Artiste, Western Africa category are some of Nigeria’s finest; Brymo   (In The City), Flavour (Dance), Tekno (Duro) and Wizkid, (Final Baba Nla). They will be going against their Ghanaian and Malian counterparts, Okyeame Kwame (Small Small), Sarkodie (Hand to Mouth) and Sidikiba Diabate Fais Moi (Confiance).

    For the Best Female Artiste, Western Africa category, Nigeria’s Aramide, Seyi Shay, Temi Doll Face, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Niniola will be slugging it out with Senegal’s Adiouza and Ivory Coast’s Josey.

    In attendance were officials of the African Union Commission, members of the AFRIMA jury, members of the International Committee of AFRIMA, past AFRIMA winners and nominees, media executives and other stakeholders in the creative/entertainment industries of Africa.

  • Flavour pays unscheduled visit to Professor Johnbull

    Flavour pays unscheduled visit to Professor Johnbull

    HIGHLIFE megastar, Chinedu Okoli, aka Flavour N’abania, paid an unscheduled visit to the home of emeritus Professor, Johnbull, at the fifth episode of Glo-sponsored TV drama series, Professor Johnbull,

    The appearance of the star continued to surprise and shock members of Professor Johnbull’s household. Starting from his gateman, Abednego (who followed Flavour from the gate, praising him to high heavens), to Carol (Mercy Johnson Okojie), his house maid who fainted on seeing Flavour, his son, Churchill (Junior Pope) who said Flavour’s presence will boost his music career and Elizabeth (Queen Nwokoye), professor’s daughter, who was visibly shocked, the ‘Flavour fever’ engulfed the whole community and was the focal point throughout the episode.

    Caro and Elizabeth were further shocked to discover that the Flavour visiting their house was not the same one they were used to on television. He was calm and comported himself well in a typical home-setting, answering their questions gently. The humility of the star surprised them greatly and they started comparing him to Churchill who at pre-star stage was already showing arrogant traits.

    Professor Johnbull intervened in the altercation between Churchill who was with his girlfriend and the duo of Caro and Elizabeth who chided him for not tidying up the table he and his friend used. He immediately ordered Caro to give the mop stick to him and lambasted him saying, “I want to see some humility in you; it will help a lot.”

    The professor subsequently sat down waiting for Churchill to clean up the place and said: “I await” after which Elizabeth humorously added ”Yes o, we await.” while Carol also added her own sarcastically: “I was watch.”

    The programme as usual has a lot of comical scenes including when Jumoke slapped Samson (Ogus Baba)thinking that he was lying about Flavour being around and also when she had to chase the same Ogus Baba away from where she and Flash were relaxing as well as when Carol got carried away and had to be pulled back by Elizabeth when professor was seeing Flavour off.