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  • Solidstar features Timaya in new single

    Solidstar features Timaya in new single

    A few weeks after the release of his song, Baby Jollof, featuring Tiwa Savage, Joshua Iniyezo, better known as Solidstar, has dropped another single, My Body, featuring Timaya.

    Since he signed an ambassadorial deal with the Nigerian Football Association, in-conjunction with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club, early this year, he has been trying to live up to the expectations of his fans.

    Interestingly, Solidstar has made a name for himself with his blend of reggae, Afro R&B and traditional African music.

    Born in Delta State, he fell in love with music from a tender age. In 2009, Solidstar recorded his successful solo debut, One in a million, which included the global anthem, One in a million, featuring superstar, Tuface Idibia.

  • MTN Project Fame returns

    MTN Project Fame returns

    •Kicks off with concert in Benin

    With an unusual bang, MTN Project Fame reality show returned with a spectacular music concert, announcing organisers’ readiness for a 7th edition, last weekend.

    The star-studded show featured artistes such as Banky W., Timaya, Iyanya, Dr. Sid, Praiz and other superstars, who took turns to serenade music lovers at the popular Emporium, Government Reserved Area (GRA), Benin City, capital of Edo State.

    With the pomp that heralded this year’s edition of the West African talent hunt show, there are indications more surprises await fans.

    Iyanya’s enthralling dance steps and voice was exciting to thousands of Project Fame’s fans who attended the concert. So was the energetic performance dispelled by Timaya, and Banky W’s resounding lyrics; both artistes, who were recently unveiled as two of several high-profile MTN ambassadors lived to their billings.

    According to Iyanya, “It’s amazing how fame and fortune come quickly. I was just like everyone here in the audience some years ago, but see what Project Fame and MTN has made of me,” he said, recounting his journey to fame and success.

    The concert at Emporium, paved way for a two-day audition, organised to enlist music hopefuls at the Constantial Hotel, located on Airport Road. The event witnessed thousands of youths, who sang before the screeners, in order to get a slot for the next stage.

    Before last Saturday’s event, auditions were held in other West African countries, where thousands of youth, seeking to build a career in music, stormed the various venues.

    Organisers say the rate of participation at the sub-regional level has created high expectation in Nigeria. This expectation may not be short of the fact that the Project Fame Academy has been known to produce stars who have in the last seven years, dominated music industry across West Africa.

    Other performers at the Benin concert include MMMG artistes, comprising of Emma Nyra, Selebobo, Bacci, Teckno, and the Project Fame’s past contestants led by Roy.

     

  • …as Tiwa Savage cuts short honeymoon to thrill fans

    …as Tiwa Savage cuts short honeymoon to thrill fans

    TODAY, the city of Ekwulobia in Anambra State will come alive as the Star Music Trek flags-off the sixth stage of its scintillating music show, where a number of Nigeria’s biggest artistes will converge to thrill excited music fans. Also, a rich selection of popular homegrown talents will perform before thousands of guests.

    “We’ve been to Nsukka, Makurdi, Uyo, Umuahia and Orlu on The Trek so far, with our fans also witnessing some of the most amazing performances on any stage in Nigeria. There’ll be so much going down in Ekwulobia; so, just be sure that this will be one of the most exciting concerts you will ever watch in a long time,” assured Timaya.

    Meanwhile, sensational pop singer, Tiwa Savage, whose white wedding held last Saturday in Dubai, has said: “My Eminados, I’m back! I can’t wait to see you once again in Ekwulobia”

    Consequently, Tiwa Savage will cut short her honeymoon to thrill expectant fans at the sixth stage of Star Music Trek today.

    The beautiful singer is among the five headline artistes scheduled to perform at the music show

    For over five weeks, music fans at The Trek have been dazzled with show-stopping performances from selected artistes with many winning fantastic prizes at the concert venues.

    Fayrouz Chilled Out Bar, Awka was the venue of this week’s pre-gig party, which will held yesterday. Lucky guests won lots of branded prizes such as phones, TVs, branded carpets and much more up.

    Last week, Fidelis Amarachi, a 400-level student from Imo State University, won an LED TV, which was presented to him by popular rap artiste, Mr Raw.

  • Tuface, Timaya, Alibaba, others storm Benin for Maleke’s album launch

    Tuface, Timaya, Alibaba, others storm Benin for Maleke’s album launch

    The Civic Centre, Benin-City played host to the crème-de-la-crème of Nigeria’s Entertainment industry last month as Comedian cum Musician, Maleke released his much talked about album titled: “On The Run.”

    The event took place on Saturday, October 20.

    Arguably the biggest event in Benin-City in recent times, A-list artistes including – Tuface Idibia, HarrySongs, Timaya, Eedris AbdulKareem, May D and Comedians such as Alibaba, I go Dye, Clint da Drunk, I go save etc where on ground to support their friend and colleague with exciting performances and stand up comedy.

    Also Present at the concert was the Chief Executive Officer of 911 Entertainment, Chief Ayiri Emami, representatives of the Edo State government and guests from within and outside the state.

    An overly excited Maleke trilled the audience with tunes from his album with so much energy and eccentricity as never been seen before in Benin-City.

    He also used the forum to raise six million naira for a fellow Edo State- born artiste, Miss. Eseohe Sarah Osagiede, who is currently admitted at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for kidney related ailment.

    She is expected to undergo a kidney transplant in India.

    Maleke, who is the President of Concerned Entertainers of Edo State, called on more public spirited Nigerians to come to the aid of the ailing singer by raising the remaining two million naira.