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  • TIWA SAVAGE, DAVIDO nominated for 2018 BET Awards

    Nigerian hip hop stars, Tiwa Savage and Davido have been nominated in the Best International Act category for the 2018 BET Awards.

    The duo will join other acts like South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest and Gqom evolutionists Distruction Boyz and Congolese star, Fally Ipupa in the category of the awards which will take place at Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Also included in the category are French performers Booba and Dadju and UK acts J Hus, Stefflon Don and Stormzy.

    The organisers of the event appear to be appreciating the growing international appeal of African artists as five  artists from the continent have been honoured in the BET Awards. Commenting on this year’s nominations, Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa and BET International said: “We are excited that the Best International Award will be presented on-stage during the live broadcast. The inclusion of the award in the main show signals the influence of international artists globally.”

    BET in Africa, part of the Viacom International Media Networks Africa multimedia entertainment portfolio, on Wednesday announced the nominations for the BET Awards 2018.

  • Tiwa Savage: I got my swag from my mom

    Following the accolades which hip hop singer, Tiwa Savage, has been getting from the release of the new single, ‘Get it now’, which features Omarion, the mother of one has said she got the good vibes from her mother who resides abroad.

    Uploading their conversation on Instagram on Thursday where her mom praised her for doing a good job, Tiwa replied that she got the swag from her.

    “Conversations with my mama be like …What I love most is that she said “Good Vibes” like where she learned that from. I love my mummy sha”.

    Nigerian artiste, Orezi also commented on the video and noted that he needs to bring back the R&B side of his music. “This song is everything chei so sweeet @tiwasavage Mehn i need to bring back my RnB side … Tiwa this is a Tuneeeeeeeeeee”.

    ‘Get It Now’ which is off Tiwa’s ‘Sugarcane’ EP was shot in the United States of America and directed by Meji Alabi. The song, which also has a remix, is currently the No1 song on YouTube Nigeria.

  • How Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, others shut down Gidi Fest 2018

    The fifth edition of the annual concert, Gidi Culture Fest held sway recently, featuring pulsating performances by top rated artistes like Adekunle Gold, Brymo, Aye, Ycee and Dj Spinall.

    Gidi fest 5 succeeded in providing a platform for local Nigerian artists with the introduction of the Next Gen Stage. Twenty year-old Tay Iwar shone through as a breaking act on the main stage, demonstrating the festival’s impressive spread of artists and a strong receptive crowd. 2Face’s amazing show also resonated with the young Nigerian audience – a testament to his legendary status and catalogue of timeless classics.

    As the event picked up steam, special guest Tiwa Savage, mounted the stage to give a superlative performance. During WizKid’s headline performance the pair got cosy, sparking a relationship rumour that is still trending.

    Organisers of the show revealed that this year saw a marked increase in visitors from outside Lagos, as attendees flew in from London, New York, LA, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin, Johannesburg, Accra, Dar es Salaam, Taipei and more.

    Excited that the Gidi Tribe is going global, its cofounder, Chin Okeke states that; “This year was definitely the best so far. From the performances to the experience, everything was elevated. I’d like to apologise of the delay in programming caused by technical issues… and thank the Gidi Tribe for their patience. We continue to learn and strive to deliver a world class experience for our guests”

    As well as running more concerts throughout the year, Eclipse Live is already looking at 2019 with plans to continue innovating experiences for the Gidi Tribe.

    “We aim to finally realise the dream of expanding to a 2-day event with increased programming around the festival, and look forward to welcoming even more international travellers. Now that we’ve settled in to our new home, #Gidi2019 promises to be a blow out,” Okeke adds.

  • CHAN 2016: What has Tiwa got to do with it?

     

    Pictures they say speaks volumes. Few days back I saw a picture posted on twitter where staff of Rwanda Air were excited having Nigeria’s music sensation and Afro hip pop queen Tiwa savage on board.

    Ordinarily it could have passed for any other picture, but it rather took my mind back to the 2016 edition of the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) hosted by Rwanda. Incidentally it was the last assignment of former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh for Nigeria.

    His boys on that occasion, contrary to initial predictions that they would be the team to beat, failed to make it to the knockout stage.

    The team began the journey with a 4-1 defeat of Niger thus firing what was then dubbed a warning shot for other opponents to beware because the Eagles had landed, but that was where it ended because that impressive result was followed by a 1-1 draw against Tunisia and then a lone goal loss to Guinea which earned the team a crash out ticket.

    And trust me it can be very boring continuing the coverage of a championship when your team has been sent packing, but of course you have to bury the emotions and do the job.  That is what journalism is all about, but like they say all that now is history.

    Then I recall in course of coverage that on a couple of occasions I had to take motor bike which is a very popular means of transportation in Rwanda, and I   got into conversation with some bike riders who on discovering I was a Nigerian began to enquire  about Nigerian musicians and players alike .  In the players category Jay Jay Okocha , Nwankwo Kanu  and current Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel got mentioned .  Top on the list of musicians they were eager to hear about was Tiwa Savage. Not forgetting also that mention was also made of  high flying super producer Don Jazzy.

    I was asked whether I Love Tiwa  music, whether I attend her shows and more importantly I was asked to explain the meaning of “Doro Buchi”

    Well I did my best to provide as reasonable answers as possible to the delight of my listeners who at that moment literally saw me as ‘Nigeria’s ambassador to Rwanda or should I better say Nigeria’s minister of Foreign Affairs.

    Anyway, I had it in mind to write about the encounter on my return from Kigali but you know in sports things happen per second per second and in fact that was at the hit of the brouhaha between former coach Sunday Oliseh and his then employers NFF with accusation and counter accusation of sabotage and all that so there were so many things engaging attention. But that picture triggered off the power of recall. My analysis of that encounter with the motorcyclists, receptionist at the hotel I had lodged and some other groovy spots especially on free match days, is that  Tiwa Savage is one artist that will pull crowd in Kigali should she decide to hold a show there.

    She may not have been in Rwanda when the 2016 edition of CHAN was held but her name cropped up, not on the pitch anyway but off the pitch, and why not sports and music most times form a perfect blend!

  • Tiwa Savage plans London show

    MAVIN Records first lady, Tiwa Savage, is set to host a show in London by August.

    Already working her social media handles even though the show is in five months time, the mother of one has been urging her fans to purchase tickets for the show wich will hold at the O2 Arena on August 24, 2018.

    ‘Wondering why you ain’t got your tickets to the london Edition of the SAVAGE tour yet,’ Tiwa who recently was at a concert in Warri wrote on her Instagram account.

    ‘It’s going to be a VIBE.’

    Tiwa has continued pushing on professionally despite announcing her marriage to Teebillz has finally crashed.

    She featured American artiste, Omarion, in a remix of her song ‘Get it Now,’ which is off her recent ‘Sugar Cane’ Extended Play (EP). The Ep also featured the likes of Spellz, Wizkid and Maleek Berry.

  • Tiwa Savage features American singer, Omarion, in ‘Get it Now’ Remix

    Tiwa Savage features American singer, Omarion, in ‘Get it Now’ Remix

    Nigerian pop singer Tiwa Savage, has featured American artiste, Omarion in remix of her song “Get it Now”, taken off her recent “Sugar Cane” Extended Play (EP).

    Omarion is a Grammy Award nominee and BET award recipient best known as lead singer of the American RnB boy band “B2K”.

    The rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and dancer’s 2015 hit song “Post To Be” was certified three times platinum and reached number 13 on the Hot 100 chart.

    The Mavin Records first lady announced the release of the song on Friday through her Instagram handle @tiwasavage.

    Sharing the art cover of the song and eulogising Omarion, Savage wrote: “Distance is constant on my playlist. Now, I got my own joint with the INCREDIBLE @1omarion.

    “If you like ‘Get It Now’, you will love the remix featuring Omarion. It is out now, link in my bio. Let’s get the world ‘savage soldiers.”

    The ‘Eminado’ crooner who recently released the video of the original ‘Get it Now’ song had dropped hints about the collaboration in January.

    She took to her Instagram page to write: “Hmm, should I let them know the next and final video from the Sugarcane EP?.

    “@1omarion, what do you think? Tiwa Savage x Omarion???”.

    The mother of one was featured by International Fashion Magazine ‘Vogue’ in February as one of the 10 Instagram accounts that fed fashion creativity in recognition of her fashion sense.

    She signed a major management and distribution deal with Jay Z’s label — Roc Nation — in the United States.

    Savage recently won “Best Female Artist” in West Africa for her hit song “All Over” at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards

    NAN

  • Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, others thrill at Adron Homes’ Val gig

    Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, others thrill at Adron Homes’ Val gig

    POP stars Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal gave spectacular performances at the Adron Homes Valentine’s Day party which held at the Grandeur event centre, Ikeja, Lagos, last penultimate Wednesday.

    The kicked off at about 7pm with a live band performance before proceeding into a gaming session among some of the audience.

    Black Diamond Record’s CEO Wande Coal came on stage and rolled out a mix of some of his songs on the ‘Mushin 2 Mohits’ album, down to his latest single “Turkey Nla”. Guests at the event couldn’t contain their excitement as they trooped to the front of the stage to dance and take pictures of the Asimapeyin crooner.

    Just after Wande’s performance, Mavin Record’s female lead, Tiwa Savage came on stage to wow the audience with her soothing voice. Dressed in a black ensemble, the gorgeous-looking singer performed her various hits back to back with dancers giving pet to her show.

    Actress and comedienne, Helen Paul gave a select audience a task to play a drama scene about valentine. The winners – a male and female – won N50, 000 each.

    CEO of Adron Homes, Oba Odetola Emmanuel King, during his speech, stressed that love should also go along with investment. He said while Valentine is a day to celebrate love, lovers should also remember to invest in landed properties and leave something worthwhile behind for the children.

    He added that a house that sold for 20million few years back is now valued at over N50million, urging all not to delay their plan to invest.

    Adron Homes’ ambassador Faithia Williams also urged people to invest in landed property, revealing that her personal house is near completion.

    “I have my own house I am building now, very soon I will invite you all to come celebrate with me,” she said.

    Comedian Seyi Law also didn’t disappoint in the course of doing what he knows how to do best. The comedian who co-hosted the event with Helen Paul cracked up the audience with hilarious jokes. Other celebrities spotted at the event include; Saidi Balogun and DJ Big N.

  • Burna Boy thrills at London album release party

    Burna Boy thrills at London album release party

    Days after holding a listening party in Lagos, dancehall artiste, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, gave a thrilling experience to a number of his fans in a release party at The Curtain Hotel, London.

    He treated his fans to performances from songs off the forthcoming album titled ‘Outside’, which came out on all digital platforms under Atlantic Records.

    The event which was hosted by Eddie Kadi of BBC 1Xtra was attended by celebrities like Wizkid, J Hus, Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi, and Mabel to name a few.

    J Hus and Mabel joined Burna Boy on stage to perform their feature tracks ‘Sekkle Down’ and ‘Outside’ to the excitement of the fans.

    Days before, the artiste treated selected guests, close friends and family to an exclusive first listening.

    The private listening party, which took place at WéRé House in Lekki, Lagos, was compered by Beat FM’s Douglas Jekan who led a cheerful Burna Boy through a series of questions about the album.

    The young artiste said every song on the album was inspired by something in his life, revealing ‘Where I’m from’ as his favourite and most personal song. He explained how a trip to Port Harcourt led to ‘City Vibration’ and recounted his experience with Drake that led to ‘More Life’, the album’s opener.

    Signed to Spaceship Entertainment, Burna Boy founded and led a band called ‘Def Code’ in his high school days at Corona Schools.

  • A’Ibom Christmas Groove: Tuface, Tiwa, Wizkid, others to perform

    A’Ibom Christmas Groove: Tuface, Tiwa, Wizkid, others to perform

    Wizkid, Tuface, Tiwa Savage, and others to perform at Akwa Ibom Christmas Groove Wizkid, Tuface, Tiwa Savage will perform at the maiden edition of the Akwa Ibom Christmas groove tagged, “Ukap’isua,” scheduled to hold Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 in Uyo.

    Mr Victor Antai, state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo, listed other acts to include Tekno, Phyno and many more.

    He said more than 100,000 fun seekers are also expected at the “Ukap’isua’’ groove which means the end of the year Christmas festival and would feature musical concerts, dance party and beach competitions.

    According to him, the star studded event will also include a parade of five bands along the carnival routes, University of Uyo mini stadium – Ikot Ekpene road – Aka road – UdoUdoma Avenue – Unity Park.

    He said that five bands have been named after tourist attractions and historical features in the state such as, Blue River Band, Rolling Hills Band, The Beach Town Band, The Bridge Band and The Plaza Band.

    He said, “the bands are named after tourist attractions and historical features in the state.’’

    “The bands will further expound on the significance of their respective tourism features in their costumes, presentation and parade, thereby helping to market the tourist potentials of the state.’’

    “Following our highly successful outing in `Orange September,’ a series of events organised to commemorate the 30th anniversary of our dear state.

    “The Ministry of Culture and Tourism under my supervision has decided to undertake another major event in our conscious and regular efforts to further stamp the state as a tourism destination.

    “As we all know, yuletide periods in the state have hitherto been bereft of hyped activities.

    “During this period we usually witness an outflow of human traffic into neighbouring states as indigenes and fun seekers leave the state in their numbers to other parts of the country in search of entertainment and recreation.

    “It is in an attempt to remedy this and spice up the yuletide experience for the citizens of Akwa Ibom State, while effectively marketing our huge tourist potentials that the Ministry has decided to host “Ukap’isua.”

    “We hope to create during this same period, a unique experience that will not only create recreation and entertainment, but also market our huge tourism potentials,’’ Antai said.

    He explained that “Ukap’isua would commence with the opening of the festival village, located at the auspicious Ibom Unity Park, Udoudoma Avenue, Uyo.

    Antai said that the festival village would host relaxation spots, shopping stalls and other recreational facilities.

    The commissioner expressed the commitment of the state government to focus on tourism as major source of revenue generation and jobs creation rather than depending solely on oil.

  • Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, others for ‘Wiz on the beach’

    Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, others for ‘Wiz on the beach’

    International superstar, Wizkid will on Sunday December 10, 2017, lead other top musicians like Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Mr. Eazi among others to ‘On the Beach Fest’ tagged ‘Wiz on the beach’ expected to hold at Hard Rock Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The event will also feature top Djs including Dj Jimmy Jatt,DJ Big N and DJ Xclusive.

    Founder and director at FLU3NT – M.E.S.L,Fela Oke, revealed that it has partnered with Hard Rock Cafe and Chuma X of Xmedia Nigeria towards an annual ‘On the Beach Fest’. “We are working towards an annual ‘On the Beach Fest’, with major music headliners. It was only natural that our very own Wizkid headlines the first edition. We believe that people want a new experience, a different experience, where they get value for their money beyond just watching their favorite artistes perform.

    ‘We want to create an atmosphere that imbibes great music and a great atmosphere, within a beach setting and backdrop. There is no other stage where you will see, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Wande Coal giving live performances with a full band. Our aim is to change the perception of what’s possible. ‘Wiz on the Beach’ gives you value for money and we want people to really let their head down and have a blast!” Fela said.

    ‘Wiz on the beach’ is bringing in a new kind of experience for those seeking live entertainment, as Wizkid together with a spectacular line up of Nigeria’s best artistes will be unleashed live to fans and music lovers, exceeding all expectations in a festival atmosphere. The party continues after the concert at two after party spots – Hard Rock Cafe and Shiro Restaurant. Other activities include brand activations, performances from up and coming talents, games, as well as other surprises.

    The event is presented by PEPSI as the headline sponsor, supported by Red Bull, Barcadi, Hard Rock Café, Shiro, Xmedia Nigeria, Beat FM, Pulse NG, Perception Media, Trace TV and many others. It is packaged and produced by FLU3NT and its live entertainment arm, F3L!VE.