Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy and his label mates, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello were videoed dancing during D’banj’s rendition of his single, Knocking on My Door at the recently held Fortyfied concert in honour of 2face Idibia. The video was recorded shortly after 2face Idibia begged for a reunion between Don Jazzy and D’banj.
AIRTEL UNVEILS ONE MIC ALBUM, MARKS TUFACE’S 40TH BIRTHDAY WITH ALL-STAR SHOW
Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel One Mic Vol.1 album performed by the four students who emerged winners in the Season of Airtel One Mic music talent hunt show. Brand ambassador for the telco, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface also marked his 40th birthday at the occasion which held last Friday, September 18th. The uniquely gifted and respected artiste who is known for his hit songs like ‘African Queen’, ‘Implication’, ‘Nfana Ibaga’, performed with the young talents during the album launch. The 11-track album was done by the up-and-coming artistes namely Zorah, Jay Dreamz, LACE and Acetune in collaboration with some A-list Nigerian artistes such as Tuface himself, Patoranking, Phyno, Reminisce, Illbliss among others. The album also includes tracks by Jitey who emerged the Nigeria winner in the Airtel Trace Music Star mobile song competition. Jeffrey Jackson a.k.a Acetune, Alalade Olabode a.k.a Jay Dreamz, Ekundayo Monja a.k.a LACE and Bukola Ogunbodede a.k.a Zorah described the occasion as a huge moment in their music career and debut into Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Tuface excited the audience when got on the stage to sing, he was later joined by the up-and-coming artistes to perform some of the songs in the album. He later cut his 40th birthday cake made for him by Airtel. Airtel staff at the event included Chief Sales Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Godfrey Efeurhobo; Regional Operations Director, Lagos, Oladokun Oye; General Manager, Brand and Communication, Dele Anifowoshe among others. Managing Director, Trace Music TV, Nigeria, Sam Onyemelukwe was also at the event. They commended Airtel Nigeria for the life-changing opportunity created through the Airtel One Mic talent hunt show and the One Mic all-star album launch. Youths from tertiary institutions in Lagos had a swell time at the event as they were entertained by Airtel One Mic stars and the popular Nigerian turn-table maestro, DJ Exclusive. The students noted that the evening offered not only quality entertainment but also an opportunity to experience Airtel’s commitment to youths.
ADEKUNLE GOLD AND NIGERIAN IDOL FINALIST, NAOMI MAC IN NEW VIDEO
Following the successful premiere of “My Heart”, Nigerian Idol finalist and firecracker, Naomi Mac is set to release the much anticipated visuals to the hit song with features Orente crooner, Adekunle Gold. “My Heart” is a lovely ballad that is rendered in a beautiful mix of Yoruba & English and is definitely bound to make you think about the Original Concept of True Love. It’s produced by Psykes and mixed by Simi (Jamb Question).Directed by Mex, the video was shot in Lagos and would be released this September. Naomi Mac, the House One Musicstar, is currently working on her debut album scheduled for release next year.
ABG SET TO PREMIERE NEW VIDEO ON SOUNDCITY
Abigail popularly known as ABG recently shot the visuals to her Sheri Koko song. It was directed by Shegun Captain while Kman played the role of her super model. The video would be premiered exclusively on SoundCity and later distributed to other media platforms. Sheri koko is currently enjoying massive airplay on terrestial radio stations around the country. ABG would be hosting her 2nd event for the year in Decemeber which is tagged One Hour with ABG. She would be displaying her works to upcoming talents during the show and it would be honoured by top celebrities in the country as she revealed to City People.
OMAWUMI MAKES FIRST POST BABY APPEARANCE AT 2FACE’S FORTYFIED CONCERT
Sonorous singer, Omawumi who recently welcomed a newborn was the cynosure of all eyes during a superlative performance at the recently held Fortyfied All Star Music concert in celebration of pop icon, 2face Idibia. Held at the plush Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, the event marks Omawunmi’s first performance since she delivered her second child few months ago.
TOP ENTERTAINERS ATTEND RUGGEDMAN’S BIRTHDAY GIG
Penultimate Sunday, top Nigerian entertainers gathered to celebrate prolific rapper, Ruggedman as he adds another year. The rapper held a birthday gig alongside the re-launch of the latest collections of his clothing line christened Twentieth September Wears (TSW). The night also marked the launch of Ruggedman’s new water bottle named ‘Drink By Ruggedman’. Held at Troy Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event had in attendance top entertainers M.I Abaga, IK Osakioduwa, Denrele Edun, Dice Ailes, Solidstar, Akpororo, Felix Duke, Mbryo, Uzor Osimkpa, DJ Kaywise, Mr Raw, Tupengo, EmmaOhMaGod, Ruth Kadiri, Bibi Blessing, Aisha Abimbola, Seriki, Rexx, and many others.
JIDENNA COVERS SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF MODE MEN MAGAZINE
Nigerian-American act, Jidenna covers the September issue of fashion and lifestyle magazine, Mode Men. Jidenna discusses issues including his love for Nigeria, his music, the interview controversy and the kind of woman that gets his attention among other issues. This style issue also features 25 best dressed Nigerian men which includes President Muhammadu Buhari, Kefas Ropshik, Ohimai Atafo, Shina Peller, Denola ‘Grey’ Adepetun and Danjuma Carter to mention a few. Other stories in the style issue include Giorgio Armani’s 40th anniversary, British couture fragrance brands making waves and other interesting personalities-cum-brands.
LIKE DOROBUCCI, MAVIN’S ADAOBI CROSSES 10M VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
The visuals to Mavin Records hit song, Adaobi has crossed the 10 million mark on video sharing platform, YouTube. The video which was released in October 2014 features Mavin 2.0 acts, Korede Bello, Di’ja, Reekado Banks and label boss, Don Jazzy. The video has now joined Psquare’s Personally, Dorobucci and Yemi Alade’s Johnny which have since crossed the 10 million mark.
APPLAUDISE! IYANYA LAUNCHES 3RD STUDIO ALBUM
Iyanya launched his 3rd studio album titled Applaudise on Saturday, September 19, 2015. The event which held at the Thisday Dome in the FCT drew the presence of top Nigerian entertainers and had performances from Banky W, Kcee, Harrysong, Patoranking, Seyi Shay and many others.
BADDEST! DAVIDO GETS VERIFIED ON INSTAGRAM
Hours after dropping his newest jam, Davido has been verified on Twitter. Photo: Davido/ Instagram Only a few hours after dropping his newest single, ‘Dodo’, the HKN boss, Davido has been verified by the administrators of photo sharing social media network, Instagram. The verification is coming one month after Davido emerged the first Nigerian celeb to get 1million followers on Instagram. Other Nigerian celebs who have however earlier been verified are Don Jazzy, D’banj, Tiwa Savage and Genevieve Nnaji.
AMBODE’S WIFE SPOTTED DANCING WITH KCEE
Last week, Five Star music act, Kcee was the headlining act at the the COWLSO (Committee of wives of Lagos State officials) event that held in Lagos at Eko Hotels. The event had in attendance wives of top Lagos State government officials led by Mrs Bolanle Patience Ambode, wife of the Lagos State governor, who all rocked and danced to hit songs performed by the ‘Limpopo’ singer.
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