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  • Kiss Daniel launches own label

    Kiss Daniel launches own label

    Kiss Daniel, who is was formerly signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment, is said to have left the label, after three years to set up his personal label FLY BOY I.N.C.

    The popular singer says he’s moving on to set up his own label where he’ll continue to function as an artiste and CEO.

    “All is set for the take-off of “FLY BOY I.N.C” which is my label. This implies that all activities regarding Kiss Daniel will be carried out under this new arrangement. This is an important move for me and I sincerely want to thank the fans who have always been there for me and also the media for their constant support” he says.

    The singer was signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013 and went on to release hit singles such as ‘Woju’, ‘Laye’, ‘Good Time’, and ‘Mama’. His debut album ‘New Era’ released in 2016 according to report was one of the best albums of the year.

    The success of the album led to Kiss Daniel winning three awards at the 2016 Headies, ‘Hip Hop World Revelation’, ‘Best R&B/Pop album’ and ‘Album of the Year’.

    Kiss Daniel, however, says all is well with G-Worldwide and that he’s grateful to the label for giving him a platform to showcase his talents to the world.

    According to him, now was the right time for him to leave G-Worldwide Entertainment after the label had helped him establish himself in the music scene.

    “I’ll always appreciate the role G- Worldwide has played so far but it’s time to take this to a whole new level. Expect nothing short of the quality sound you know Kiss Daniel for. This move will only make things better as I look forward to greater years ahead,” he stated.

  • Yemi Alade, Kiss Daniel, others stormed Kogi for GLO music fest

    Yemi Alade, Kiss Daniel, others stormed Kogi for GLO music fest

    NIGERIA’S Confluence State, Kogi recently hosted traveling music concert, Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour at the University town of Anyigba.

    Anchored by Juliet Ibrahim and Mercy Johnson-Okojie, the show was held in the sporting complex of the Kogi State University (KSU), drawing a mammoth crowd of fun-seekers from within and outside the university complex.

    DJ Tops set the ball rolling when he dished out melodious tunes to the excitement of the audience. Opportunity was later opened for members of the audience with rapping and dancing talent to engage in a competition. Winners went home with goody bags containing Glo branded items.

    Dancehall artiste, Runtown, formally opened the show with a superlative performance. The songs he performed include Kolabo, Fijo Gbowo, Emergency, Baby Answer, Superwoman and Bend Down Pause.

    Runtown was followed by the sonorous singer, Omawumi who gave a very good account of herself, rendering her tracks; Kokoma Bonsue, Somori and As I dey. She was followed by another high-flying female musician, Yemi Alade, who hit the concert with her full band.

    It was then the turn of Kiss Daniel to serenade the audience. He performed some of his major hit tracks, including No Be You track and Mama.

    The Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya, and the African Queen creator, Innocent Idibia, a.k.a. Tuface, were the last acts of the evening of unrivaled fun. They brought the show to a befitting end, giving the audience beautiful memories to cherish for a long time to come.

    Organisers have said that the mega concert will return to Port Harcourt for a second edition of the show in the Garden City. This time, the show is billed to hold at Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt.

  • Omawunmi, Akpororo, others for Nigerian icon reality show

    Omawunmi, Akpororo, others for Nigerian icon reality show

    All is now set for the Nigerian Icon reality show as comedian Akpororo, singer Omawunmi and Thin Tall Tony, have been unveiled as the judges. They were presented to journalists at the unveiling of the reality show at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja Lagos recently.
    The show is an initiative of Lastresort Entertainment in partnership with Global Resources Limited. It is scheduled to kick off in November 2017, and will cut across four major categories which include singing, dancing, comedy and pageantry. 10 contestants would be selected in the dancing, comedy and pageantry while 15 contestants would be selected in singing category.
    Winners for each category will cart away grand prizes of two million cash, a Hyundai Elantra SUV and a two-year artiste management deal each. first and second runners-up for the singing category will go home with cash prizes of one million and five hundred thousand respectively while consolation prizes such as mobile phones, Ipad and laptops will be given to the first and second runners-up in the other three categories respectively.
    According to the project director, Mr Kayode Ogunyankinnu, delectable singer and songwriter, Omawunmi Megbele and comedian Akpororo are the guest judges while they are still in talks with Kiss Daniel, Chika Ike, Kaffy, Idia Aisien and others to key into the project.
  • Kiss Daniel, Tekno, Falz, Morachi, others to storm Joor Concert

    Kiss Daniel, Tekno, Falz, Morachi, others to storm Joor Concert

    AHEAD of Joor Concert scheduled for January, 28, 2017, more than 20 A-list artistes, “top Disc Jockey”( Dj’s) and upcoming artistes are set to storm at Joor Concert 2.
    The Director of Rashdimu Records and manager to Dj Kaywise, Mr Ogundimu Fatai said this at a recent press conference.
    The artistes performing at the show which has free entry are Kiss Daniel, Falz, CDQ, Jaywon , Jhybo, Dj Jimmy Jatt, Toby Grey, Small Doctor, Dj Consequence, YQ,Yung6ix, Dj Neptune, Koker, Niniola, Morachi, Harry Song, Mz Kiss, Joel, Sheliroy, Reminisce, Zlatan, Yung L, Reekado Banks, Pepenazi, Oritse Femi,Base One, Selebobo, Sugar Boy, Wale Turner, Skibii, Space Boi, Q Dot, Junior Boy, Ledo, Largest, Hypa and others.
    The second edition of the concert will be hosted by Ehiz and Moticakes at Ehi Gardens, Shasha road, Egbeda Lagos.
    “We are fully ready for the second edition of Joor Concert,” Fatai said.
    In addition, OkikiKehinde, popularly known as DJ Kaywise said that “people should be expecting the best from the artistes that are coming to perform at the concert.”
    He also said the concert aims to bring fans together so that they can have fun and enjoy themselves as well as provide a platform for up and coming artistes.
    “That is why we are creating the platform not only for top artistes.”
    Last year , through Joor concert, an upcoming artiste got signed by an A- list artiste.
    DJ Kaywise also recalled that, 2016 was the premiere of “JOOR OH…!!” concert on the street of Lagos Mainland which recorded a great success as the first-ever gate free show where many artistes came and gave back to the streets the good music they have been presenting to their fans.

  • How Kiss Daniel, Francis Duru rocked Nollywood festival Germany

    How Kiss Daniel, Francis Duru rocked Nollywood festival Germany

    Nigerian pop star, Kiss Daniel was one of the star attractions at the last edition of Nollywood Europe Golden Awards (NEGA), an annual event that closes the Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG). So were star actors, Charles Inojie, Francis Duru, Queen Blessing and others who got fans excited during the event that held from September 9 to 10, 2016.
    For Daniel who was visiting Germany for the first time, it was a memorable moment as fans travelled from different parts of Europe to watch his performance.
    The singer also visited some major European cities such as Frankfurt (Germany), Reggio Emillia (Italy), Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Denmark and Napoli (Italy) where he promoted his new album, “Mama”, courtesy of Isaac Izoya, founder of the event.
    Put together by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment, the event kicked off with the premiere of Henry Ozuluonye’s film, titled: “THESTICK”, a Nollywood film that featured Benedict Johnson, Ibwari Etuk, Emmanuel Precious, Stella Dandy and Henry Ozuluonye.
    At the screening which took place at SAALBAU Gutleut; Rottweiler Straße 32, Frankfurt, and attended by many Europeans, Africans and members of the Diplomatic Corps, Izoya said that Nollywood is a medium of promoting not just culture but social integration and also educational tools for the children in the Diaspora.
    He further affirmed that Nollywood is a cultural exchange medium between Germany and Nigeria which is evidenced in majority of the Nollywood movies produced in Germany such as ‘Love In Berlin’, ‘Home And Abroad’, ‘Fortunes Card’ and ‘Zero Your Mind’ among others.
    Mr. Izoya averred that Nollywood need to be supported and encourage by the Nigeria and German governments.
    Those honoured at the NEGA gala included Francis Duru as “Outstanding Actor”, Queen Blessing as “Nollywood Humanitarian Ambassador”, Mrs. Charity  for Excellence In “Humanitarian Service”, Kiss Daniel as “Artiste of the year”, Kiss Daniel’s manager, Miss Louiza Ogar Williams as “BEST Artiste Manager of the year”, Mr. Ehimare Festus Eromosele for “Best Record Label Executive”, Mr. Femi Awoniyi, Publisher of The African Courier magazine based in Berlin as “Distinctive Nollywood Profiler”, Nollywood TV Paris Director, Mr. Cyprian Jasson for “Distinctive Nollywood Profiler”, Greece-based Miss Love Itoya as the “Best Diaspora Artiste” and Mr. Obinagha Chimezie Ebifor as “Ambassador for Youth Empowerment”.
    Based on Nollywood fans’ popular demand, Charles Inojie, a Nollywood mega star, was invited to anchor the NEGA event. The comic actor was one of the first NEGA awardees in 2012 in Essen, Germany, alongside Nollywood star, Monalisa and Ghanaian top star, Jackie Appiah among others.

  • I wasn’t robbed, says Kiss Daniel

    I wasn’t robbed, says Kiss Daniel

    •Robbery in Calabar Festival Village a lie – Cross River State

    Hip hop artiste has said he was not robbed at the Calabar Christmas Village, Cross River State, contrary to a news report on Tuesday.
    Reacting to a question, ‘I heard you were attacked and robbed last night in calabar?? How true is that??’ by a fan, @tommykingsblog, on his Twitter page, Kiss Daniel, whose real name is Daniel Anidugbe, responded ‘I wasn’t robbed.’
    A report titled ‘Robbers attack Calabar Christmas Village, rob Kiss Daniel’ in Punch newspaper on Tuesday had said armed robbers stormed the Christmas Village while Kiss Daniel was performing.
    However, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jimoh Ozi-Obeh, said it was not a robbery attack, but a misunderstanding between the organisers while the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the state governor, Mr. Christian Ita, said “the report is replete with factual inaccuracies and outright lies invented by the author of the said report.”

  • Kiss Daniel, Timi Dakolo, others win at COSON Song Award Nite

    Kiss Daniel, Timi Dakolo, others win at COSON Song Award Nite

    As part of its weeklong activities to celebrate the Nigerian movie industry, the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) held an awards ceremony at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Friday, November 6. Primarily meant to honour songwriters, an often forgotten ilk in the Nigerian entertainment industry, the event had in attendance big names of the Nigerian music industry.

    The awardees for the night were Kiss Daniels (Best song, Melody  Woju O), Timi Dakolo (Best song, Lyrics  Wish Me Well and Best love song  Iyawo Mi), Joe Praize (Best Gospel song  Most High), MC Galaxy (Best Dance song  Sekem), Vector the Viper (Best Rap Song  King Kong), Ebenezer Obey (Master of Songs)  as well as Davido (The Song of Songs  Aye).

    Giving kudos to all the great Nigerian musicians who came before him for being the foundation of his success, Frank Edwards said, “If you could do music in the analogue era, without Auto tunes, cut and paste and so on, then you are really a musician.”

    Artistes who were on hand to thrill guests at the event were gospel crooner; Ebele, Joe El, and Timi Dakolo who held the audience spell bound with his passionate rendition of his Wish Me Well. Dammy Crane performed his Amin to the delight of the audience.

    Chief Commander (now Evangelist) Ebenezer Obey proved that he had indeed spent five decades in the industry with rousing rendition of his evergreen song Ketekete ,

    Among those present at the ceremnony were Mr Jimi Agbaje, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, Dare Fasasi, Prince Bisis Olatilo, Patrick Doyle, Timi Dakolo, Ras Kimono, Kenny St. Brown, Edi Lawani, Kunle Bakare, and Mrs. Lucy Ajayi.

  • KISS DANIEL, AY, IYANYA, AKPORORO, OTHERS THRILL MALTINA LOVERS AT AY LIVE

    SOME of Nigeria’s biggest entertainers, like AY The Comedian, Iyanya, Kiss Daniel, Gordons, Akpororo, I Go Dye among many others last Sunday, stormed Port Harcourt for the biggest annual comedy concert in Nigeria, AY Live Sharing Happiness edition.

    Kiss Daniel
    Kiss Daniel

    Sponsored by Maltina, the event  which held at the Aztech Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt  was the final leg in this year’s AY Live concert series after dates in Lagos and Abuja.

    Comedians who got guests doubled over in laughter all night included Ushbebe, Gordons, Acapella, Akpororo, Helen Paul, Funny Bone, Romeo, Dan D’Humorous, Ajebo and Hezekiah amongst many others.

    Some of Nigeria’s hottest artistes, Iyanya, Kiss Daniel, Yung 6 and PH’s favourite, Fortune were also on display to keep guests on their feet

    AY
    AY

    throughout the night.

    From dancing competitions, signing on the Maltina Wall of Happiness and winning exciting gifts including four iPhone 6 phones courtesy of Maltina, the Port Harcourt edition of AY Live 2015 definitely left its mark on the Garden City with the insatiable crowd asking for more.

  • Kiss Daniel’s manager on criticism of Laye

    Kiss Daniel’s manager on criticism of Laye

    IN as much as fans have come to accept Kiss Daniel’s first song, Woju, which is still enjoying massive airplay, his second single, Laye, many believe falls short of  expectations.

    Speaking to his Manager, Louisa Williams, she said: “As his Manager, I feel alright over Laye’s criticism because it’s normal for every trending artiste to be criticised and whoever has not been through this phase is probably not getting it right.

    “On behalf of G-Worldwide Entertainment, we continuously strive and believe in satisfying our fans and supporters; by dishing out good music through our artiste- Kiss Daniel, and sincerely thank everyone who in one way or the other got hold of our artiste- Kiss Daniel’s latest released single titled Laye which came as a good follow-up to his mega breakthrough single, Woju.”

    “We are pretty much aware of the fact that 2 (%) percent of our fans are not too satisfied with our artiste’s latest work, in as much as 98 (%) percent of our fans still love the song and appreciate it as what was being demanded for,” she said.

    Williams said she seen several reviews and considered all your comments via different platforms, adding that they are taken in good faith and would be used to advantage.

    “Hence, we take responsibility and empathise with the 2 (%) percent of Kiss Daniel’s fans that might be indifferent towards his latest effort, Laye. We are optimistic about our forth-coming projects and products, all for your listening pleasure,” she said.

  • Kiss Daniel to drop new single, Laye

    Kiss Daniel to drop new single, Laye

    RAVE of the moment, Daniel Anidupe, popularly known as kiss Daniel is set to release a new single, titled Laye.
    The singer, who rose to fame with the hit single Woju mid last year, seized the opportunity to collaborate with the likes of Davido and Mavin records first lady Tiwa Savage to deliver a remix for the hit song and also had the video released few months back.
    Kiss Daniel is signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment and has since been consistent with follow up single like Shoye which is also a club banger. The video for the new song, Laye, is reportedly being shot on location at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya and directed by ace video director, Aje Films.