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  • Flavour, Styl-Plus thrill Abuja crowd, Tekno falls flat

    Flavour, Styl-Plus thrill Abuja crowd, Tekno falls flat

    The Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Abuja was host to a number of Nigerian musicians Saturday night. Popular highlife performer Flavour graced the stage alongside crowd favourite Tekno Miles and veterans of the music industry, Styl Plus.

    The concert organisers El-carnival and Play Network sold tickets at the rates of N1 million Naira for gold table, N2million for Platinum table and 7000 Naira for regular tickets.

    The News men reported that the organisers pulled out an estimated crowd of 1000 fans into the Congress hall for the event.

    Styl-Plus first graced the stage with performances that rolled back the years.

    The News men reports, the music group performed different hits including, “Olufunmi” and “Imagine that” from the Expressions album and “four years” from the Back and Better album much to the delight of the Abuja crowd.

    One of the members of the group popularly known as Shifi, revealed his excitement to The News men.

    He said “It is always great to perform in Abuja because this is home. This is where it all began”.

    Flavour N’abania took his chance to excite the crowd with his performance and did not disappoint. The “Ada Ada” crooner got many people up and dancing to his popular tunes.

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    A fan who revealed her name as Isioma Okolo told The News Agency of Nigeria of her excitement at watching one of her favourite artists perform.

    She said “My favourite Nigerian musician has done it again, I have been to some of his shows before and he raises the bar every time”.

    Flavour seemed to raise the bar too high this time as he got off the stage to allow Tekno end the show.

    Tekno had the chance to impress the waiting and anticipating crowd. However,  he let his Abuja fans down with his uninspiring performance as he  murmured into the mic.

    The News men reported that the singer was heard murmuring into the mic and sarcastically saying the money he was paid had finished, much to the disappointment of some of his fans.

    Mr Emmanuel Kevin who had come from Keffi, Nasarawa State to attend the show expressed his disappointment at Tekno. He said “It was disappointing to see.  I could hear him every time he instructed his DJ to change a song half way through performing it. He seemed to be rushing somewhere”.

    Another fan who preferred to be called Freda also expressed her disappointment in Tekno. “It was as if he did not want to be in Abuja”, she said.

    Tekno has been criticised in the past for his bad attitude towards his fans. This latest event will likely increase those criticisms.

    NAN

  • ITS OFFICIAL! PEPSI 50CL PLASTIC BOTTLE PRICE DROPS TO A N100

    ITS OFFICIAL! PEPSI 50CL PLASTIC BOTTLE PRICE DROPS TO A N100

    Its official! Pepsi has dropped the price of their 50cl plastic bottle back to N100.

    If you have been a regular on social media in the past few days then you may have heard about the banter between Pepsi, Tekno and a fan.


    No more speculations guys! We can now have our Pepsi 50cl plastic bottle at the price of N100. This has been revealed by Pepsi with a campaign themed No shakin’ Carry go which means we can now all carry go with the cool refreshment that Pepsi brings especially during these tough economic times.

    Pepsi is obviously aware of the economic situation and are making their own contribution to ensuring that Nigerians can have their refreshment at all times. With this price drop, Nigerians will be fueled to keep up their hustle and carry go every day.

    So there you have it folks, your Pepsi 50cl plastic bottle is now back at the pocket friendly price of N100. So, whatever your hustle, NO SHAKIN’ my people, CARRY GO with your Pepsi 50cl plastic bottle that is now back @N100 for guaranteed refreshment all the time.

  • Tekno shines at Corporate Elite show

    Tekno shines at Corporate Elite show

    It was a day of glory for Nigerian singer and songwriter, Augustine Miles Kelechi, aka Tekno, who was unveiled as brand ambassador of Pepsi, during the Corporate Elite Weekend Takeover concert sponsored by the soft drink brand in Lagos last weekend.

    He joins Tiwa Savage, Davido, Wizkid and Seyi Shay in the league of Pepsi music brand ambassadors.

    Recall that the singer has a deal with Sony Music’s Columbia Records.

    For the young pop singer, it has been one success story after another since he started his career.

    His songs; ‘Duro’ and ‘Pana’ have become hits in no time.

    His deal with Columbia Records is said to be worth $4 million.

  • Pepsi unveils Tekno as brand ambassador

    Pepsi unveils Tekno as brand ambassador

    Thousands of music lovers yesterday witnessed the equivalent of the coronation of singer and producer, Tekno, as Pepsi brand ambassador.
    He was unveiled at the Pepsi Corporate Elite Concert 2017 tagged Pepsi weekend takeover in Lagos.
    The audience cheered and was ecstatic as Tekno came on stage for a brief performance.
    Born Augustine Miles Kelechi to Nigerian parents, Tekno joins the rich Pepsi global brand ambassadors’ hall of fame, which includes Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Beyounce, Black Eyed Peas, Nicki Minaj and Britney Spears among others.
    This illustrious company also includes Nigerian Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Davido and Seyi Shay. Most of the fans commended Pepsi for the endorsement deal, saying it is in recognition of the hard work and commitment of the artiste.
    Tekno, whose music is enjoying critical acclaim in Nigeria and globally, said he was delighted to join the Pepsi family. He promised his fans “more music Naija style” in the coming months and years.

  • Tekno drops Rara video

    Tekno drops Rara video

    Triple MG artiste, Tekno Mile has dropped the video to his chat topping afro beat inspired song Rara.
    The Bauchi born singer dropped the video online on Friday March 17 after much sharing the behind the scene pictures on his instagram page.
    Rara which describes the hardship Nigerians are facing due to bad leadership captures some slums in Lagos from the third mainland bridge and how people are struggling to survive.
    The visuals also features some Afro Beat dancers .
    On October 5, 2013, he signed a music contract with Made Men Music Group under which he released singles like “Dance” and “Anything” which won him a nomination in the “Best New act of the Year” category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On June 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released a song titled “Duro” which was positively received. A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N’abania was released on November 16, 2015, “Duro” was produced by DJ Coublon. It topped several charts in Nigeria and on the international scene, On November 20, 2015, Tekno released a single titled “Wash”. The song was produced by DJ Coublon with the video directed by AJE Films.

  • Tuface, Tekno to headline Eko Hotel’s ‘Eargasm’ concert

    Tuface, Tekno to headline Eko Hotel’s ‘Eargasm’ concert

    Multi-award winning Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba and new kid on the block, Tekno would lead an array of musical talents on a concert titled Eargasm.
    A collaboration of Eko Hotels and Suites and Bulkwyld Media, the concert is put together for couples and music lovers for the Valentine’s celebration.
    Scheduled for February 11, the weekend preceding St. Valentine’s Day, other artistes featuring in the concert include Adekunle Gold, Sir Shina Peters, Kelly Handsome, Niyola, Timi Dakolo, Acetune, Yinka Davies, and DJ Neptune.
    Speaking on the show which will be hosted by comedian Bovi, Mr. Efe Omorogbe of Bulkwyld Media described Eargasm concert as an evening of classic tunes and pleasant surprises.
    Omorogbe who is 2Baba’s manager said it is a stellar cast of some of the best vocalists and live performers you find around the continent.
    “They are individuals who can deliver the best of quality music… we are bringing our A-game on February 11.  We want to complement Eko Hotels. We are going to match the Eko Hotels’ international standard with Bulkwyld Media international standard and delivering a one-of-its-kind experience,” he said.
    On her part, Eko Hotel’s Marketing Manager, Mrs. Iyadunni Gbadebo, said  what the hotel hoped to achieve was to offer couples and music lovers an unforgettable evening of music, rich international cuisines and purpose-crafted accommodation to go with the occasion.
    According to Gbadebo, “Eargasm is basically a Valentine event which we would be having with Tuface, Adekunle Gold, Harrysong,   Tekno, Timi Dakolo. All these big wigs in music are coming and it will be fun. I know that these are some of the most decorated artistes that we have put together for you people and their vocal abilities are unbelievable.    I am sure that a lot of people who will come here will have a good time. You will get the best of everything.
    “We have different outlets and each of the outlets will be hosting different countries’ Valentine dinner. As you know, we have about six outlets and each of them would be handling different kinds of activities for Valentine couples. 1415 Restaurant of the Eko Signatures would be hosting Italian in-dining; Sky Restaurant will be adding Asian fusion with a nice French theme into it; we have the Grill which is our restaurant at the Steak House at Eko Suites; we have the Lagoon Breeze, which is a place to house a beautiful fine dining Valentine’s experience. We also have Red Restaurant which is for Chinese cuisines.
    “We have the Spa and they have put together something beautiful for Valentine’s. We are going to have room packages available with massages and a gift for the ladies as well. It will fun. We advise couples to book ahead.”

  • 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.

  • Day CRUTECH leaped for Coke Studio concert

    Day CRUTECH leaped for Coke Studio concert

    TEKNO’S performance was mad in Port-Harcourt, so I do not expect anything less from him today. This is Cali”, said a male student to a girl walking beside him. “So I heard. My cousin told me about it, but for me, it is May D. I must take a selfie with him today”, she replied firmly, not missing a beat.

    The conversation continued among different groups of students at the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), when the trending musical road show, Coke Studio concert, berthed on campus, confirming how much students have come to revere the concert, sponsored by Coca-Cola Nigeria Plc.

    Way ahead of the show, they discussed the skills of May D, Tekno and Selebobo, the headliners of the concert which was just about to begin at the school’s Hall 2 car park.

    For a visitor just entering the school, there were already signs of a huge event, going by the posters and the venue décor, swathed as it was in yards of red cloth emblazoned with the Coke Studio logo and dotted with huge barrels filled with bottles of ice-cold Coca-Cola.  On an elevated platform, the official DJ of the concert, DJ Lambo, was in fine form dishing out popular tracks with relish.

    The branded Coke Studio bus, which had arrived at the campus a few days before, was also stationed at the venue, for students to get onboard to have their songs recorded or attempt a quick ‘freestyle’ over a pre-recorded beat. The double-decker bus which has state-of-the-art studio facilities also comes with 70-inch TV flush mounted inside and outside, a DJ booth and is Wi-Fi enabled.

    “It was fun and challenging”, said Dominic Odey, aka Jektur, a 400 Level Wood Products Engineering student, who recorded a track on the Coke Studio bus. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced. “The Coke Studio bus is mind-blowing. I think all upcoming artistes have to try recording a track on it. It is going to test how much they understand the music production process and help them identify how talented they are,” he added.

    With a dancing competition, the show started in earnest me, with the MC in charge of the proceedings. Apparently, dancing is a major talent at CRUTECH, as the students displayed their mastery of every popular dance step from “Shoki” to “skelewu”.

    A singing contest also revealed the stagecraft of CRUTECH’s aspiring singers and rappers who vied for the coveted opportunity to collaborate on stage with the stars. The highly entertaining competition was won by 100 Level student, Clement Omang and 400 Level student, Emmanuel Akogwu whose dreams of performing alongside May D and Tekno came true.

    First on stage was Selebobo who got the party started with his popular tracks including “selfie” and “oroma baby”.

    Close on his heels came Tekno. The fast-rising artiste decided to give his fans much more than a dramatic performance, throwing into the crowd his personal items, including his neck piece, shirt and even his footwear! A breathless Dickson Enyieko, a 100 Level student, who caught Tekno’s shoes, could not believe his luck, as he clung to them with his might.

    R&B crooner, Mr. May D, was the star performer of the day. He held nothing back as he dished out his most loved tracks that had the crowd dancing and singing along. He thanked Coca-Cola for the opportunity to participate in the Coke Studio campus concert.

    “Coca-Cola’s novel idea of bringing together aspiring artistes and accomplished musicians is just what Nigeria’s music scene needs right now,” May D said, adding that, “It is a great concept that will give young musicians the exposure they need while they polish their skills. That’s why the Coke Studio bus is an important part of the campus concert experience,” he said.

    Brand Manager, Colas, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Olufemi Ashipa while reviewing the success of the concert said, “What we witnessed here was amazing. Their orderly conduct and participation was very impressive. One could tell from the level of the excitement that the students were pleased the Coke Studio concert”. He added that the concert will continue to excite university campuses with the very best in entertainment.

    Kingsley Ubi, a 400 Level Wood Product Engineering student and the current ‘Mr. CRUTECH’ was full of praises for Coca-Cola for staging a concert of this magnitude on the campus, which he said had brought back smiles upon the faces of the students. Echoing his sentiments, Vice President of the Student Union Government (SUG), Emmanuella Oyo-Ita said the Coke Studio concert has helped the students balance their academics and social lives.

    The Coke Studio Campus Concerts moves on the University of Ibadan next, leaving a trail of appreciative students and aspiring artistes from seven campuses.