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  • 2019: Tuface, MI, Chidinma release song ‘Not For Sale’

    Ace Nigerian singers Tuface Idibia, MI Abaga and Chidinma Ekile have lent their voices against vote-buying during the 2019 general elections, as they jointly released a single hit ‘Not For Sale’.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Teni D, Waje, Umar Shareef and Cobhams Asuguo also featured in the advocacy collaboration.

    The song was directed by Bobby Hai, shot and edited by Paul Gambit and produced by Cobhams Asuquo.

    ‘Not for Sale’ lyrics entreat Nigerians not to sell their votes “because the power to change the nation for the better is in everyone of us.”

    It also encourages a non-violent electoral process by all stakeholders, especially the electorate as they come out to exercise their franchise.

    NAN reports that Tuface, the ‘African Queen’ crooner, has over the years championed advocacy for better society through his songs.

    In 2015, he campaigned extensively for a free, fair and peaceful poll with a song ‘Vote Not Fight’.

    He had also released songs such as ‘For Instance’, and ‘E be like say’, all advocating for good political leadership and better society.

  • Alaghodaro: Waje, Mayorkun, others light up Benin as Obaseki plans 30-hectare TV Village

    The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said plans are in the works for a 30-hectare Television Village in Okhoro axis of Benin City, which will attract big-ticket investments from Nollywood, Nigeria’s booming movie industry.

    The governor also said that the sum of N250 million will be allocated to boost the creative industry in the state’s 2019 budget, noting that his administration is committed to creating room for youths to find expression in productive ventures in the state.

    The governor disclosed this during the youth concert organised as part of activities marking his administration’s second-anniversary celebration in Benin City, on Friday night.

    He said his administration prioritises entertainment and creativity as a veritable tool for job creation for youths, adding, “We have been trying to fix roads, health care and education sectors over the past two years. We want to build an entertainment hub. We have 30-hectare premises in the Okhoro axis of the state for this purpose and it will have investments from Nollywood.

    “We want to give youths jobs and entertainment. There is hope for talented youths because we have artistes from the state, who are succeeding and making waves in the entertainment industry,” Obaseki said.

    The governor who was elated by the performance of local and international artistes at the concert, donated N10 million to a physically challenged artiste named ‘Kasali’ to enable him establish his record label.

    “My administration will support talents. We want the world to know that there is ability in disability. The N10 million is to enable him establish his label and promote his music,” the governor said.

    He said a team would be assembled to properly organise the creative industry in the state, adding that the committee will be made up of the Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs as well as local artistes in the state.

    He added that his administration was working to get an alternate source of power supply in the state to drive development, noting that steady power supply was needed to grow the economy, including the entertainment industry.

    “Electricity has been our problem and we are solving it. We say no to Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC); we will have our own electricity company in Edo before the celebration of my administration’s third year anniversary,” the governor assured.

  • Jim Iyke, Waje, Rico Swavey others support La Mode’s Green October

    Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, songstress Waje and other celebrities like Big Brother Naija season 3 housemate Rico Swavey, founder of Kokun Foundation, Olukokun Adepeju, Belinda Effah and Dr. May Ikeora have thrown their weight behind the fourth edition of La Mode Magazine’s ‘Green October Event.’

    The event, which usuallly takes place on Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, is an annual project to create awareness, appreciate and support persons living with disabilities. The theme for the event is ‘Beyond Disabilities.’

    The event promotes made in Nigeria fashion through the fashion show and exhibition and fashion awards are given to deserving Nigerians.

    According to the organisers, one of the aims of the edition is to inform individuals and communities that people should embrace each other’s differences.

    “One of the major goals of ‘Green October Event Project,’ aside the annual event, is to establish a multipurpose disability job recruitment unit, awareness, advocacy and information centre,” said Sandra Odige, publisher of La Mode Magazine.

    “Giving people living with disabilities job opportunities, all the information, support, training and education they deserve.”

    The Green October event recognises people that have contributed significantly to humanity in their various fields of endeavour without prejudice on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. The annual event is also a platform to showcase African fashion and designs. In 2015, the event focused on Down Syndrome, in 2016 on Autism and in 2017 on Cerebral Palsy.

  • Waje’s ‘I’m Available’ gets 100,000 views

    Waje’s ‘I’m Available’ gets 100,000 views

    With the release of her new song, ‘I’m Available’, done in 2017, singer Waje has revealed that the new song got 100,000 views in less than a week.

    Read Here: Waje, Toolz, Desmond Elliot, others call for investment in health sector 

    The mother of one, once again showed her craft as she teams up with Africa’s championing diva Yemi Alade on the new single, a follow-up on her love anthem ‘In The Air’; produced by Young D.

    The artiste, whose vocal range covers three octaves participated in the remake of P-Square’s “Omoge Mi” and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me.”

  • Waje launches ‘Mountain Project’

    Waje launches ‘Mountain Project’

    Multi-award winning singer, Waje, has kicked off her ‘Mountain Project’ shortly after dropping the video to her latest single ‘Mountain’ featuring popular South African singer, Lira.

    The singer said the project aims at celebrating everyone who seeks victory despite life’s trials.

    “Everyone has a story but the underlying idea of this project is to make people see their stories as that of persistence and determination, of the will to keep striving even amidst struggles,” said Waje about the project in an interview with HipTV.

    “Which demonstrates the fact that as individuals, no matter what life throws at us, we can climb any mountain’’

    The song ‘Mountain’ which was released on March 2, 2017, celebrates the persistence and resilience of Africans, its females.  It was mixed and mastered by Olaitan Dada, produced and co-written by SizzlePro with back-up vocals from Natalio productions. The video which was shot in Lagos was produced by Jennifer Alegieuno and directed by Clarence peters.

    Waje performed ‘Mountain’ alongside Lira for the first time on stage at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). And she announced the Mountain Project via her Instagram by taking on the persona of different Nigerian women who have distinct struggles but are persistent and resilient to keep on striving through it all.

  • AMVCA: Waje, Lira, give first live performance

    AMVCA: Waje, Lira, give first live performance

    The fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which held at the Eko Hotel last Saturday provided an opportunity for South African singer, Lira and Nigerian sensation, Waje, to perform for the very first time, their new single titled Mountain.
    The new song is put together to fight against the issue of Xenophobia, which is presently raging in South Africa.
    The duo, with their lyrics, encouraging people not to give up on the fight to win, despite the mountain faced.
    Lerato Molapo, known professionally as Lira, is a South African singer. She was born in Daveyton, on Johannesburg’s East Rand. Her name translates to “love” in Sesotho and she speaks four languages.
    She is multi-platinum selling and an 11-times South African Music Award-winning Afro-Soul vocalist, who refers to her music as “a fusion of soul, funk, and elements of jazz and African.
    Aituaje Iruobe, known as Waje (an acronym for Words Aren’t Just Enough), is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s Omoge Mi and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track Do Me.
    She was also featured on Banky W’s Thief My Kele and M.I’s One Naira. In 2016, she was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria.

  • Waje, Toolz, Desmond Elliot, others call for investment in health sector

    Waje, Toolz, Desmond Elliot, others call for investment in health sector

    AS the federal government prepares to finalise its 2017 budget, top Nigerian celebrities have come together urging the government to invest in health sector as stipulated in the National Health Act (2014) and keep its commitment to the 2001 African Union’s Abuja Commitment.

    Speaking at a media parley, Singer, Waje expressed disappointment in little commitment shown by the government towards the health sector, she said,

    “As a proud and patriotic Nigerian, it is particularly distressing to me that our country is suffering from a silent  killer – this health crisis which is completely avoidable,” Waje said.

    “It is time to act Naija! We must come together with a collective voice, and tell our government to do more by investing in the health of our children and families, by doing so, we will make Naija stronger.”

     A video, “I AM IN …to make Naija Stronger” with an all-star cast including YemiAlade, Desmond Elliot, Kate Henshaw, Ali Nuhu, Basketmouth and Toolz, was launched.

    Also speaking, Kannywood actor Ali Nuhu, said “Enough is enough! This is the message we are sending to our   government. A healthy Nigeria makes a wealthy Nigeria and we need to stand together to Make Naija Stronger. Now it’s your turn, if you haven’t added your voice to better our nation’s health system, you need to do so right now.”

    Yemi Alade made a call to the grassroots saying: “Make all of una join una voice to tell our government say make dem put correct money for our health matter so that all the pikin and mama weydey die unnecessarily for Naija go stop.”

    NachilalaNkombo, Deputy Director of ONE Africa said: “While other African countries are improving their health indicators, inconsistent and insufficient health funding in Nigeria over the years has made access to basic life-saving health services a luxury for ordinary Nigerians.”

    Fifteen years ago all African governments made a commitment in Abuja to increase health spending to 15% of their national budgets but this condition has not been fulfilled by Nigerian policymakers.

  • Waje, Toolz, Desmond Elliot, others call for investment in health sector 

    Waje, Toolz, Desmond Elliot, others call for investment in health sector 

    As the federal government prepares to finalise its 2017 budget, top Nigerian celebrities have come together urging the government to invest in health sector as stipulated in the National Health Act (2014) and keep its commitment to the 2001 African Union’s Abuja Commitment.

    Speaking at a media parley, Singer, Waje expressed disappointment in little commitment shown by the government towards the health sector, she said,

    “As a proud and patriotic Nigerian, it is particularly distressing to me that our country is suffering from a silent  killer – this health crisis which is completely avoidable,” Waje said.

    “It is time to act Naija! We must come together with a collective voice, and tell our government to do more by investing in the health of our children and families, by doing so, we will make Naija stronger.”        A video, ”I AM IN …to make Naija Stronger” with an all-star cast including Yemi Alade, Desmond Elliot, Kate Henshaw, Ali Nuhu, Basketmouth and Toolz, was launched.

    Also speaking, Kannywood actor Ali Nuhu, said “Enough is enough! This is the message we are sending to our   government. A healthy Nigeria makes a wealthy Nigeria and we need to stand together to Make Naija Stronger. Now it’s your turn, if you haven’t added your voice to better our nation’s health system, you need to do so right now.”

    Yemi Alade made a call to the grassroots saying: “Make all of una join una voice to tell our government say make dem put correct money for our health matter so that all the pikin and mama wey dey die unnecessarily for Naija go stop.”

    Nachilala Nkombo, Deputy Director of ONE Africa said: “While other African countries are improving their health indicators, inconsistent and insufficient health funding in Nigeria over the years has made access to basic life-saving health services a luxury for ordinary Nigerians.”

    Fifteen years ago all African governments made a commitment in Abuja to increase health spending to 15% of their national budgets but this condition has not been fulfilled by Nigerian policymakers.

  • WAJE PERFORMS AT GLOBAL AIDS CONFERENCE

    CELEBRITY singer, Waje Iruobe, was one of the African artistes at the 2016 biannual global AIDS conference; considering her status as one of the faces for the One Campaign Initiative.

    The singer, alongside four musicians from other nation were reported to have given an outstanding performance of the ‘Strong Girl’ theme song, as part of the activities for the One Campaign; a call for people to put pressure on their leaders to empower girls and women in the poorest countries; to lift their communities out of poverty.

    The mother of one, on her Instagram page, also shared pictures of her activities in Durban, which include the packing of 10millions foods, to feed the less-privileged.

    Waje, who is also one of the judges at the ongoing The Voice Nigeria, had the privilege to meet with experts in the field, as well as other celebrities including Charlize Theron and Prince Harry, among others.

    The One Campaign song for the girl initiative has had other talented artistes, feature on the song.

  • Waje to answer questions on Twitter

    Waje to answer questions on Twitter

    Talented and multi-award winning musician, Iruobe Aituaje, aka Waje is set to answer questions from fans. This time, the session is being arranged Today’s Woman (TW), a magazine with a bias towards women and issues concerning them.

    In a poster which the artiste posted on her Twitter handle, Waje is smiling, wearing a white shirt and white and black bow tie and decking a white hat with a black band around it. On the picture was written; ‘Ask me anything.’

    The poster also requested that questions should be sent to TW’s Twitter handle, @twmagazineng.

    Waje whose name is an acronym for ‘Words Aren’t Just Enough’ has been a passionate advocate for the betterment of the female folk.

    Currently, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka graduate is an ambassador of the ONE Campaign which seeks to make gender equality a reality. She also contributed to the ONE theme song.