After visiting Abuja, Yola and Kaduna, Nigeria’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards (under the umbrella The Future Project), continued its national tour of the six geo-political zones of the country, taking its youth town hall meetings to Enugu, Port Harcourt and the Ghanaian capital, Accra.
“On these visits, we have tried to see that we [...]
Lagos and environs will experience endless funfair this weekend as residents will be treated to a night of thrills and excitement by artistes of the older and younger generations at the MTN Nigerian Music Fest scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Ocean View Restaurants in Victoria Island Lagos.
He lost his father just a few months after he was born but Trybson has shown that childhood setbacks are not enough to hold one back from destiny.
In a move that further reinforces the confidence of International copyright community in the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), the governing body of copyright administration in the world, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), in collaboration with affiliate sister organisation, South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) and the South African Recording [...]
Awards of ECOWAS Peace Ambassador were given to Alpha Blondy of Coted’Voire and legendary reggae giant Jimmy Cliff. Their citations were read to the admiration of the audience as they were both honoured by the ECOWAS President.
No worries in Warri’ is now a slogan amongst youth who are looking forward to rave of the moment musician, Wande Coal coming to do his thing in Delta State. The bumper to bumper crooner is expected to be a star attraction at the Ginger Ur Swagga show this month in Warri, Delta State.
The Nigerian music scene is about to witness the entrance of a new and budding artiste, Akindele Akinyemi Goodness, aka LytRule, to the Nigerian music industry. LytRule, the new kid on the music bloc, will soon roll out an 8-track album titled ‘Luv Maga’. The hit track of the album, ‘Luv Maga’ is already making the rounds on local radio stations.
Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt and pretty Dakore Egbuson have emerged as surprise comperes for the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards which holds on Sunday December 6th 2009 at Martinos Hotel and Hall, Ikeja, Lagos. aAccording to organisers/ publisher of the Best of Nollywood magazine, Seun Oloketuyi , “We decided to use both tested and trusted entertainers as they fit perfectly with the status of the awards.”
Surprise performance for the evening came from Sweden-based Nigerian superstar, Dr Alban who brought back the memories of his hit song, ‘Its My Life’, and was later joined on stage by cousin and acclaimed area fada; Charly Boy for a re-mix version. Djinee, Benita, M.I, Waje, Wande Coal and Bracket also lend musical voice to the night. A documentary on Michael Jackson and the video revolution was shown while Streethood gave very impressive MJ dance sketches..
Gbenga Adedoyin Salu is one of Nigeria’s enterprising music young video directors. From departmental cartoon drawing to being a freelance cartoonist for a national daily, Gbenga has moved on to directing music videos, especially animated ones.
