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  • Olamide, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, others battle for Headies artiste of the year

    Olamide
    Olamide

    AS the 2015 edition of the Headies award inches closer, organisers have unveiled the list of nominees contending for the various categories.

    Among artistes who emerged with the most nominations are Wizkid, Olamide and Praiz who have received six nominations while Yemi Alade, Cobhams were nominated in five categories.

    Alade
    Alade

    Other nominees include PSquare, Korede Bello, Bez, Timi Dakolo, Asa, Reminisce, Mr 2Kay, Seyi Shay and Cynthia Morgan among many others.

    Wizkid
    Wizkid

    Contending for the artiste of the year category, regarded as the most critical category of the awards, are Olamide, David O, Wizkid, Yemi Alade and P-Square

    The Next Rated Category, dedicated to the most promising upcoming act in the year under review has Reekado Bankz, Kiss Daniel, Cynthia Morgan, Korede Bello and Lil’ Kesh while the Best Recording Of The Year, a non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review has Ojuelegba (Wizkid), Eyo (Asa), Wish Me Well (Timi Dakolo), There’s A Fire (Bez) and Do the right Thing (Cobhams) in contention.

    According to the organisers, this year’s nomination is based on the period in review, July 2014 and June 2015.

  • Yemi Alade shops for talents

    Yemi Alade shops for talents

    Sultry Nigerian singer who is known to have a knack for celebrating her fans, Yemi Alade, is presently on a talent hunt.

    The singer, tomorrow, October 3, will be giving talented youths to a chance take part in an audition to dance in her music videos. The winner, according to the artiste, will feature in three of Alade’s music videos, in addition to being hired as a contract dancer.

    The audition is set to take place at 10, Yemi Ogunniyi Street, Ajao Estate, Lagos, Nigeria.

    The singer, who was among the guest artistes who groomed the contestants of the just concluded MTN Project Fame West African, took to her Instagram to share her pride; as Jeffray Akoh, one of the contestants she groomed, emerged winner of the competition.

    She posted: “When the contestant you groomed for a few days and a few hours emerges winner of the West African project fame finale 2015…it’s like your own child brought back a first class!!! Reminds me of my days as a contestant in the peak talent show finals…it takes a winner to make a winner!!Congratulations again @jeffray_akoh.”

    Yemi Eberechi Alade, known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian Afro pop singer. She came into the limelight after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009. She is best known for her hit single Johnny.

  • Yemi Alade, Davido dominate AFRIMA nominees list

    Yemi Alade, Davido dominate AFRIMA nominees list

    The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with African Union Commission, AUC, has unveiled the final nominees for its 2015 edition.

    At an international media conference which took place penultimate Friday at Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, President/Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada said that the award ceremony is aimed at celebrating the rich musical heritage of the African continent.

    According to him, the five star awards ceremony which takes place on Sunday, November 15 this year will be preceded by the AFRIMA Music Village between November 13 and 14, a two-day festival style outdoor concert of non-stop music, funfair and exhibition from countries in Africa and performances by African artistes.

    “There will also be an African Music Summit on November 13, themed Reviving the Business of Music in Africa. The one-day conference will be a platform for the music industry stakeholders to engage and deliberate on how the industry can be nurtured and be a major contributor to national and continental economies,” he said.

    Among those who made the list are sensational African music acts like Amr Dab (Egypt), Olamide (Nigeria), Davido (Nigeria), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Psquare (Nigeria), Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon), Sauti Sol (Kenya) and Sakordie (Ghana).

    Others are Nigeria’s Yemi Alade, Casper Nyovest (South Africa), Kiss Daniel (Nigeria), Wiyaala (Ghana), Patoranking (Nigeria), Joy Gitau (Kenya), Ruby Gyang (Nigeria) and THT (Madagascar).

    Nigeria’s Davido and Yemi Alade emerged the artistes with the highest chances of winning trophies with four and five nominations respectively. Also, respected music video director, Clarence Peters (Nigeria) made it into the Africa video of the Year category for the video of the song Golibe by Flavour and Shekini by Psquare.

    He is nominated alongside other directors like Enos Olik (Kenya), Stanley Ajjetey (Ghana), John Njaga Demps and Unlimited L.A (Senegal & Nigeria) as well as Gyo Gyimah (Ghana).

  • Coke Studio Africa: Yemi Alade collaborates with top Kenyan acts

    Coke Studio Africa: Yemi Alade collaborates with top Kenyan acts

    Sensational singer, Yemi Alade is back on Coca-Cola Coke Studio Africa TV Show for a second time. This is coming after her recent feat as Best Female Artiste in Africa at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards.

    Interestingly, the Johnny crooner has been paired with top Kenyan acts representing afro pop and genge genres on the Coke Studio TV show – set to premiere soon.

    Alade worked on a Coke Studio Africa mash-up collaboration with Sauti Sol, the successful Kenyan music group, which recently attracted international media attention after having President Obama dance to their song, Sura Yako, during his recent Kenya visit. The Yemi Alade and Sauti Sol collaboration is produced by Cobhams Asuquo, who also produced Avril and M.I on the show’s new season. The product of the collaboration was such magic that Yemi and Sauti Sol headed straight to the studio to record another song, right after their recording at Coke Studio Africa.

    Yemi, a brilliant performer, has also worked with Kenya’s genge king – Jua Cali, also known as Baba Yao, in song collaborations produced by respected Nigerian producer Masterkraft – who has also worked with several top Nigerian acts including Flavour, Banky W, Olamide and Wizkid.

    “The relationship and friendship that is emerging among the artistes from this show is what we envisaged, and it is good to see this platform building happiness among African artistes, and by extension the fans,” said Marketing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Patricia Jemibewon.

  • STAR MUSIC TREK: 2FACE, YEMI ALADE, MI, KCEE, OTHERS EXCITE FANS

    STAR MUSIC TREK: 2FACE, YEMI ALADE, MI, KCEE, OTHERS EXCITE FANS

    IT was home-coming for 2Face Idibia, who was at the show group mate, Faze of the defunct Plantashun Boiz. But with an impressive line-up of artistes that include Kcee, Yemi Alade, MI, Jo El and Runtown, Makurdi, the Benue State capital came alive last Saturday when the Star Music Trek team stormed the city.

    It was the kick-off leg of the second phase of the pan-Nigerian road show, which also had top-rated Deejays such as, Dj Neptune, DJ and Tony Blaze, and hosted by popular Master of Ceremonies, Gbenga Adeyinka.

    Staged at the IBB Square arena, the show wore a carnival-like atmosphere, featuring amazing performances from upcoming local talents who were given the opportunity to perform on stage.

    Dance crew the Tythanz started the show with a dance medley, which ended with Jo El’s popular single, Oya Now. Jo El then emerged for a surprise cameo appearance, which got one of the loudest cheers of the night.

    Next on the list was Runtown who made an energetic debut on this year’s edition of Star Music Trek. The artiste drew from his songs such as Gallardo, Successful, The Banger, Bend Down Pause and The Latest.

    KceeKCee who thrilled the crowd for about 30 minutes brought his A-game to bear, performing songs like the popular Pullover, Limpopo, Hakuna Matata and Your Face. Adding to the excitement, the Limpopo master as he is fondly called, gave out N70, 000 to two lucky members of the audience following an impromptu dance contest.

    One of the cheering moments of the night happened when Yemi Alade who just won the Best Female Act at the 2015 MAMAs, made a grand entrance with the smash hit Taking Over Me. This was followed by renditions of the popular Johnny, Kissing, Na God, Tangerine and a number of other successful singles off her award-winning debut album.

    With tracks like Kolomental, My brother and Originality, Faze evoked memories of his return to the music scene a few years back. MI then showed up in a haze of smoke and flashing lights and the crowd promptly went berserk.

    He performed Monkey, Beef, Bullion Van and finally, the popular African Rapper Number One. And similar to Kcee’s stunt, MI who spotted a fan reciting his lyrics perfectly invited him to the stage, took off his Gold MK watch and gave it to the bewildered fan.

    And then came the moment everyone had been waiting for  hometown hero 2Face finally made his appearance onstage with the frenzied hometown crowd struggling with the stage security. Quickly, he launched into his considerable catalogue of hits with songs like Rainbow,  Implication, One love, African Queen and several others.

  • Star Trek resumes with 2Face, MI, Yemi Alade, others 

    Star Trek resumes with 2Face, MI, Yemi Alade, others 

    The popular pan Nigerian concert, Star Music Trek, sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc., will resume its second leg in Makurdi, this Saturday.

    Scheduled for the IBB Square, beginning from 7pm, the concert is expected to feature performances by some of the biggest names on the Nigerian music scene, such as 2Face, MI, Faze, Yemi Alade, KCee, Runtown, DJ Neptune and DJ Tony Blaze.

    Returning its regular host, Gbenga Adeyinka, the show had earlier held in Calabar, Abakaliki and Awka. Organisers say the second phase “aims to continue with the theme of inspiration and promoting success by inspiring youths with captivating performances in Makurdi, Sapele, Auchi, Ibadan and Lagos.”

    Speaking on the upcoming concert tagged #MakurdiRocks! 2Face who hails from Benue State said, “This is where it all began for me so obviously it’s a highly emotional experience. It’s a bit like a homecoming and I can’t wait to get in front of the crowd in my home state and show them some of the love they have showed me. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to perform for my people at home on such a large national platform. Credit to Star Lager.”

    According to the Corporate Media & Brand PR Manager, NB Plc, Edem Vindah, “Star Lager is committed to providing a platform to inspire Nigerian youths wherever they may be, and #MakurdiRocks! is another instance of this. We are particularly excited to present 2Face to his hometown crowd in Benue State for inspiration to Benue youths.”

    Next to the Makurdi show are the other ones in Sapele on August 8, Auchi on August 15, Ibadan on August 22 and Lagos on August 29.

  • MAMA 2015: Seyi Shay to rub shoulders with Davido, Yemi Alade, others

    MAMA 2015: Seyi Shay to rub shoulders with Davido, Yemi Alade, others

    SEYI Shay who recently performed at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA)’s Nominees Party in Johannesburg, might, according to reports, break new grounds, if she is able to walk away with an award with two nominations in different categories at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards, bill to hold on July 18, in Durban, South Africa.

    She got nominations as the ‘Best Female’ and the ‘Video of the Year’ for her single with WizKid titled Crazy.

    A campaign poster has been created for the singer, to be voted for by her fans.

    Reports further revealed that the singer will receive global and continental recognition as she makes headway in African music’s biggest night for the first time with nominations in two major categories, rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in African music.

    Davido
    Davido

    The singer is pitched against Davido, Riki Rick, Bebe Cool and Prime Circle for the ‘video of the year’ award and she’ll be tussling head on with Yemi Alade, Bucie, Vanessa Mdee and Busiswa for the ‘Best Female’ award.

    The likes of WizKid, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Mi Casa, Sauti Soul, Uhuru and others will all be in attendance at the event

  • Prince Akanbi wins role model honour in Canada

    A Nigerian and a contestant to the vacant Oluwo stool, Prince Adewale Akanbi, has bagged the Role Model and Achievers honour in the 2015 edition of the BLACK CANADIAN AWARD.

    Prince Akanbi was presented with the award at a colourful  ceremony that took place on Sunday at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, down town Toronto, Canada.

    Those honoured with the Role Models and Achievers at the Black Canadian Awards  are individuals whose deeds and lifestyles have been sources of inspiration and encouragement to others in the society.

    A great inventor and founder of the Black Canadian Awards, Paul Ade, at the event said: “These achievers are continuously committed to the advancement of our community and to making Canada a multicultural haven.”

    Other Nigerian nominees for different categories at the award include popular Nigerian singers; Yemi Alade, Davido and Oritsefemi in the entertainment category but they did not win.

    The Black Canadian Award is the highest honour for the Blacks in Canada.

  • BET AWARD: Wizkid, Yemi Alade get nomination

    BET AWARD: Wizkid, Yemi Alade get nomination

    download (1)Nigerian music sensations, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid and Yemi Alade will be rocking the international stage alongside Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wyane, as nominees of this year’s BET Award.

    Wizkid and Alade who have been nominated in the Best International Act Africa category, will be contending with Ghana’s Sarkodie and Stoneboy, South Africa’s AKA, DRC’s Fally Ipupa and Kenya’s Sauti Sol.

    BET Networks recognises artistes, entertainers, and athletes across 20 categories with the BET Awards 2015 nominations. The nominations are selected by BET’s Voting Academy, which is comprised of fans and entertainment professionals in the fields of television, film, music, social media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and the creative arts.

    “This year’s nominees showcase a diverse group of talent that includes longstanding entertainers, breakout performers, and outstanding athletes,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Programming. “We congratulate all of the talent on their remarkable contributions to the world of entertainment and look forward to them joining us in celebrating 15 years of the BET Awards.”

    Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa added, “We are thrilled that African artistes and achievers have been given this global platform once again to highlight and celebrate their huge contribution to the totality of global Black culture through our BET Awards franchise.”

    The BET Awards 2015 premieres simultaneously on BET and BET2 (DStv channel 135) at 8:10PM on Tuesday June 30.

    In addition, Tanzanian supermodel Millen Magese has been awarded the inaugural ‘Global Good Award’ in recognition of her philanthropic efforts in Africa.

    The BET Awards 2015 premieres simultaneously on BET (DStv channel 129) and BET2 (DStv channel 135 and GOtv channel 23) at 20:10 CAT on Tuesday 30 June.

    Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj lead the BET Awards with an impressive six nominations. Chris Brown is nominated for ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ two separate nods in the ‘Best Collaboration’ category, two nominations in the ‘Video of the Year’ category and the ‘Viewers’ Choice Award.’ Nicki Minaj is nominated ‘Best Collaboration’, ‘Best Female Hip Hop Artist’, ‘Video of the Year’, two nominations for ‘Viewers’ Choice Award’ and ‘Best Group’ as a member of Young Money. Beyoncé and Lil Wayne round it out with four nominations each. Beyoncé is nominated for ‘Best Female R&B / Pop Artist’, ‘Video of the Year’, ‘Video Director of the Year’, and the coveted ‘Viewers’ Choice Award’. Lil Wayne is nominated for ‘Best Collaboration’, ‘Video of the Year’, ‘Viewers’ Choice Award’, and ‘Best Group’ as a member of Young Money.  This year also marks a special milestone for the BET Awards as it celebrates its 15th anniversary at the Nokia Theatre on Sunday 28 June.

  • Jonathan is honourable –Yemi Alade

    Jonathan is honourable –Yemi Alade

    FOR sultry songstress, Yemi Alade, all she has for the outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan, is respect. In her words, in these days when people find it hard to admit that they are wrong, it is indeed an honourable act for the incumbent to accept defeat.

    “Jonathan’s call to Buhari is indeed honourable! I respect him for that. Trust me, he could have done otherwise and all the “party puppets” would wake up. Nowadays people can’t even admit that they are wrong ‘talk less’ of being rejected by the people he once led, #respectUOgaJona ….#UCantWearJonathanzShoes#goAndLaceYourOwn#BuhariDoneWin#wewantChange#sucessfulPresidoElections#thankJesus,” she said.