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  • Okey Bakassi, Yaw, others host show to honour Sam Loco

    Okey Bakassi, Yaw, others host show to honour Sam Loco

    In an effort to remember the good deeds and the life well spent by the popular late Nigerian actor, Sam Loco Efe, Glitz Entertainment and Promotion have signed the comedian, Aston Mimicko and host the Creme de la Creme of the Nigeria entertainment Industry to  perform at the maiden edition of “The Diary of Mimicko”

    The show that was held at Glitz Event Center started in the evening with red carpet and had Sound Sultan, TY Mix, Humblesmith in performance.

    Other comedians that performed include Okey Bakassi, Nedu, Bishop Umoh, Yaw, Emah oh my God, Funnybone and others

    The event showcased colourful performances from the artists that brought glamour and fun to the whole show and was finally wrapped up by Hymblesmith with Exclusive live performance on the stage.

  • Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Sound Sultan get mention in PR report

    Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Sound Sultan get mention in PR report

    Exploring an overview of the perception and reception of Public Relations in Nigeria, notable public relation organisation, BlackHouse Media (BHM) has accommodated the entertainment industry in the maiden edition of its report on the Nigerian PR Industry, mentioning the likes of  Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, and Sound Sultan as case studies.

    Published in collaboration with the group’s research arm – BHM Research & Intelligence (BRI), digital agency ID Africa, and Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), the 106-page book is a compendium of quantitative and qualitative research augmented by industry-wide perspective and knowledgeable commentary concerning PR practice in Africa’s largest economy.

    This is just as the report takes a swipe at the “brown envelope” syndrome in the media industry, and the future of PR with a focus on how social media is disrupting the industry, and how practitioners can adapt.

    The public presentation of the book took place at the Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on January 29, 2016 attracting dignitaries from the PR, advertising, and, academic sectors.

    Founder and CEO of BHM Group, Ayeni Adekunle Samuel explained that, ”the aim is to shed more light on the workings of the PR industry in Nigeria, and chronicle the public – and practitioners’ – perception of the industry, with a view to ensuring its development moves apace with global standards of practice, and the changing consumer demographics, and preferences Nigeria is experiencing.”

    He said the book is an unbiased endeavour to depict the history, current state, existing challenges and prospects of the PR industry in Nigeria.

    The report joins a host of groundbreaking initiatives executed by the BHM Group, having launched in 2014, Nigeria’s first PR app, simultaneously recording over one billion social media impressions for its portfolio of client campaigns. Recently, BHM Group also launched its own digital agency, ID Africa, and has since its inception in 2006 been at the forefront of efforts to develop the media and public relations sector in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.

    It proffers recommendations, alongside extensive quotes from eminent experts in Nigeria’s PR Industry, including Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, MD CMC Connect Burson Marstellar, Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman Troyka Holdings; Chido Nwakanma, MD, Blueflower Communications Limited and John Ehiguese, President, Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) and CEO of Mediacraft Associates.

    Ayeni notes the ultimate goal of the Nigeria PR Report is to ”purposefully place Nigeria on the global PR map by producing annual analyses; giving insights into tools, trends, campaigns and issues the industry should pay attention to.”

  • PR industry report spots Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Sound Sultan others

    PR industry report spots Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Sound Sultan others

    Exploring an overview of the perception and reception of Public Relations in Nigeria, notable public relation organisation, BlackHouse Media (BHM) has accommodated the entertainment industry in the maiden edition of its report on the Nigerian PR Industry, mentioning the likes of  Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, and Sound Sultan as case studies.

    Published in collaboration with the group’s research arm – BHM Research & Intelligence (BRI), digital agency ID Africa, and Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), the 106-page book is a compendium of quantitative and qualitative research augmented by industry-wide perspective and knowledgeable commentary concerning PR practice in Africa’s largest economy.

    This is just as the report takes a swipe at the “brown envelope” syndrome in the media industry, and the future of PR with a focus on how social media is disrupting the industry, and how practitioners can adapt.

    The public presentation of the book took place at the Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on January 29, 2016 attracting dignitaries from the PR, advertising, and, academic sectors.

    Founder and CEO of BHM Group, Ayeni Adekunle Samuel explained that, ”the aim is to shed more light on the workings of the PR industry in Nigeria, and chronicle the public – and practitioners’ – perception of the industry, with a view to ensuring its development moves apace with global standards of practice, and the changing consumer demographics, and preferences Nigeria is experiencing.”

    He said the book is an unbiased endeavour to depict the history, current state, existing challenges and prospects of the PR industry in Nigeria.

    Ayeni disclosed that BHM Research & Intelligence (BRI) is the group’s independent intelligence team working from Nigeria, Germany and England, to gather and analyze data for brands and organisations in public relations, advertising, ICT and Media.

    The report joins a host of groundbreaking initiatives executed by the BHM Group, having launched in 2014, Nigeria’s first PR app, simultaneously recording over one billion social media impressions for its portfolio of client campaigns. Recently, BHM Group also launched its own digital agency, ID Africa, and has since its inception in 2006 been at the forefront of efforts to develop the media and public relations sector in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.

    The report concludes powerfully, with the data-rich results of BRI’s survey of PR firms, analysing various indices of the industry, including: revenue; average PR budget; clients & contracts; services offered, as well as age and staff strength of the reviewed firms.

    It proffers recommendations, alongside extensive quotes from eminent experts in Nigeria’s PR Industry, including Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, MD CMC Connect Burson Marstellar, Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman Troyka Holdings; Chido Nwakanma, MD, Blueflower Communications Limited and John Ehiguese, President, Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) and CEO of Mediacraft Associates.

    Ayeni notes the ultimate goal of the Nigeria PR Report is to ”purposefully place Nigeria on the global PR map by producing annual analyses; giving insights into tools, trends, campaigns and issues the industry should pay attention to.”

  • SOUND SULTAN SAVOURS ROLE IN ‘LOVE IS… THE MUSICAL 3’

    SOUND SULTAN SAVOURS ROLE IN ‘LOVE IS… THE MUSICAL 3’

    AS the February 5 date for the much publicised musical play, Love Is…The Musical, draws nearer, notable singer, Sound Sultan, who is making a debut in the show can’t wait for the day to come.

    The Jamgbajantiz crooner, who will be playing the celebrity friend to lead character, Juliet, noted that the show will reveal more of his artistic gift.

    He said: “I have always wanted to do something like this, not just because it is a lot of fun but also because I come from an arts background and my family is involved in theatre arts and the movie industry. ‘Love Is…The Musical’ is like a merger between my two passions. I cannot wait to get up on that stage on February 5 and show a different side of my artistic personality.”

    Directed by renowned choreographer, Ice Nweke, and produced by Limitless Mind Africa, Love Is…The Musicalis expected to feature over 40 cast and crew-members, as they plan to thrill fans at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The show is a musical account of a poet, a professional dancer and a businesswoman on a journey in search of Love. It feature the talents of Yinka Davies as a neighbourhood busybody, Sound Sultan as the celebrity friend of lead character Juliet, and Timi Dakolo as the voice of reason that tries to counsel the hearts and minds of the characters.

    In addition to the A-list trio, comedians Gordons, Igos and Emma Oh My God feature as metropolitan news reporters walking the streets of Lagos, and researching for the deep truths on the matter about love and sharing their findings. Other performers are Efe Paul The Poet, The Poet Donna and Dayo of Ijodee.

  • Sound Sultan unveils Monsura video competition

    Sound Sultan unveils Monsura video competition

    Nigerian singer, Sound Sultan, who few days back, released the video to the song ‘Monsura’, featuring multi-award winning rapper Olamide, has also engaged his fans to take part in the video, by unveiling the ‘Monsura’ dance video competition.

    Directed by Capital Hill, the video which the singer revealed has been getting high buzz, will see five lucky winners go home with monetary prize, which he is yet to unveil.

    He stated: “Monsura video getting mad buzz grateful to my people for the reception. Make your Monsura dance video, watch the video in my bio and make yours. We are giving out (prize) money to the best five. Hurry lets gerrit in before two weeks.”

    Sound Sultan, a Nigerian rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artist, is regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria. In 2000, he released his first single, Jagbajantis, which according to reports, became an instant hit and a classic song in Nigeria.

     

     

  • Sound Sultan thrills at FEGOCOSA

    Sound Sultan thrills at FEGOCOSA

    SOUND Sultan was the performing guest at the annual reunion of members of the prestigious Federal Government College Ogbomoso Old Students’ Association (Fegocosa2015).

    The artiste, who was said to have used the opportunity to interact with some of his old classmates, thrilled them, expectedly, to an evening of music.

    Sound Sultan, a singer-songwriter, actor, comedian and recording artiste, is regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip-hop music in Nigeria.

    In 2012, the singer was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.

    In 2015, the Ace musician dropped another rap single Remember, after a long absence from the music scene.

  • Sound Sultan graces SBS charity match

    Sound Sultan graces SBS charity match

    In a bid to lend its voice to the call for peace in the country, especially in the embattled North Eastern region of Nigeria, Standard Bearers School, situated at Lekki, Lagos, last Saturday held a charity football match at Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos Island.

    With the theme, Kick against Violence, founder the school, Mrs ModupeAdeyinka-Oni, explained that the event is one of the school’s programme designed to raise funds for Stevens Home Orphanage in Abeokuta, which provides a home for children displaced by insurgency in the North.

    “What we are doing today is that we are kicking against violence and we are taking a stand against violence because we want our children to know that it’s not a good thing. But beyond that, we are trying to raise funds for the Stevens Home and our target for this event is a million naira. Stevens home has 480 children and some of them are orphans. Over the years, these children have been brought in and ReverendOsu and his wife have been their guardians,” she said.

    According to the proprietor, the activities do not end with the fundraising as later in the year, the pupils of Standard Bearers School will have another drive where they will be donating education materials like books, pencils, biros – things that the children need as Christmas presents.

    Award-winning Nigerian singer, Sound Sultan, who was at the event to drum up support, joined the parents of the pupils in a novelty match.

    “I’m here to support the Kick against Violence,” the artiste said.

    “Anything that has to do with peace, I’m in. The proprietor has done her best by bringing this initiative to life. So the best we can do now is support her. We know how it is in Nigeria. Taking care of your own little household comes with its expenses; talk less of a home with kids who have nobody to fend for them. If we must do our own social responsibility, we must come out and support. I’m always willing to support with my personality, with my image, with my followership.”

     

     

  • I feel like an upcoming artiste, says Sound Sultan

    I feel like an upcoming artiste, says Sound Sultan

    Music artiste Sound Sultan has revealed why he never gets tired of watching himself on TV or hearing his songs on radio, saying the habit enables him to find fault with his previous works, in order to do better.

    The Naija Ninja crooner revealed this about himself during a radio interview on The Beat 97.9 FM, Ibadan, ahead of last weekend’s Star Music Trek show which held at Trans Amusement Park, Samonda.

    He said to Afternoon Show host, Lolu: “I have this permanent reset button. I never feel satisfied with my work and I feel like an upcoming artiste every time I hear my music on the radio or I see it on TV. I can never get tired of seeing myself on TV.”

    Sponsored by Star lager beer, the Ibadan leg of Star Musc Trek also featured performances by Chidinma, Presh, Wizkid, May D, Wande Coal, Pasuma, Young Grey C, Sunkanmi, Pepenazi, Base One, DJ Xclusive, and DJ Nana among others.

    The previous weekend, MI  who was among the lineup in Benin, premieres his Bullion Van video before the over 20,000 fans at the concert.

    The star-studded video is the third single off his critically acclaimed album The Chairman.

    The premiere, which made up part of his performance at the Star Music Trek got the crowd excited, as they got to see Choc Boi Nation stars Ice Prince and Victoria Kimani star alongside The Chairman. The video also saw the famous Monkey Suit make yet another appearance after appearing in the Monkey and Bad Belle videos.

    Other stars who featured in the video are Runtown, Phyno, Stormrex, Gerrarahia viral video actor Francis Odega, Jesse Jagz, DJ Lambo, DJ Caise, Loose Kaynon, Koker and several others.

  • Wande Coal, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, May D, others rock Ibadan ahead of Star Trek 

    Wande Coal, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, May D, others rock Ibadan ahead of Star Trek 

    Hours before the kick off of Ibadan leg of the ongoing Star Music Trek concert last Saturday, the buzz got a notch higher, with revelers at the Trans Amusement Park in Samonda, Ibadan, having a ‘taste’ of the show.

    Top artistes on the lineup, including Chidinma, Sound Sultan, Pasuma, Wande Coal, May D, Young Grey C, DJ Xclusive, Gbenga Adeyinka and DJ Nana had visited the Park earlier, where they fraternised with fun seekers. In no time, the news of the artistes’ arrival went viral on the social media, leading to an unprecedented crowd at the all-night show.

    The artistes had made a thrilling cameo appearance, surprising the teeming crowd at the Star beer carnival with an unexpected entrance ahead of the show.

    The concert also featured performances from Starboy Wizkid as well as several talented up-comers in Ibadan and environs.

  • I can’t be left behind, says Sound Sultan

    I can’t be left behind, says Sound Sultan

    FASASI Olanrewaju, known as Sound Sultan, has said that he is not ready to sit back and let his brand fade out, as he is ready to meet up with the changing times.

    He said; “The reason cyber cafes are dead or non-existent is the same reason your business will fold up if you don’t move with the times! This is a timeless statement from an elder statesman, not me.”

    The statement was illustrated with the picture of a deserted looking internet café as background.

    Sound Sultan, born November 27, 1976, is a Nigerian rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist. He is regarded as a pacesetter of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.

    In 2012, Sound Sultan was made a UN Peace Ambassador for his exemplary lifestyle and career.