Buckwyld ‘N’ Breathless: Sound Sultan, Vector others joins 2Face & MI
As preparations are in top gear towards the showcase of a concert like never seen before in Nigeria, all hands are currently on deck as this year’s edition of the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: The Disruption’, is expected to be talk of the town soon.
This was made known at a media parley held in Lagos recently to reel out the plans as the event date moves closer.
According to 2Face Idibia, this year’s edition will be exciting as guests attending will get value for their money in terms of 100% quality entertainment
The CEO of Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless Media Network, Mr. Efe Omoregbe, spoke to journalists present at the parley on the concert concept, strategies, as well as unveiled other headliners set to perform at the concert.
He reiterated that the concert will be nothing short of extraordinary, a fusion of what he described as ”Power of Music put together by the greatest acts to come out of Nigeria“.
The Dream team also emphasised that this concert will not be a musical concert like expected but a concert that collaborates theatrical performance, dance and music, telling the legendary tale of Nigeria’s world class talents – 2Baba and MI Abaga who have collaborated on major hits songs and have journeyed to fame by shear hard work and raw talent.
They ensured that the concept of Disruption revolves around the delivery of more when it comes to the standard of concerts in Nigeria and to prove that concerts from Nigeria can scratch beyond the surface. The concert promises to be a concert in both word and act as the headliners will be in harmony and will deliver world class performances.
The organisers unveiled Vanessa Mdee, Waje, Jesse Jagz, Nosa , Team 2Baba at the just concluded The Voice Nigeria challenge, Ice Prince , Sound Sultan, Vector, and Cohbams Asuquo as headliners of the concert with Andre Blaze as the host accompanied by Emma Ugolee and a special celebrity guest who is yet to be unveiled as co-host of the concert.
Adekunle Gold goes trado-funky with Ariwo Ko
With a debut album currently topping billboard charts, a listening session that witnessed the presence of media top shots, successful media tours to mention a few, music sensation, Adekunle Gold appears to have no plans to quit the business of making the headlines.
This time, he has released a spanking trado-funky video for one of the fan-favourites off the Gold album, ‘Ariwo Ko’ which was shot in Lagos by ace director, Adassa Cookey.
Much has been said about the track list of the Gold album especially how Adekunle Gold conveys message and rhythm to create excellent music. This same uniqueness is not lost in ‘Ariwo Ko as the singer makes certain that his message is translated in a pattern that promises to stand the test of time. The lyrics revolve around a theme that is almost cliché but Adekunle takes the message, molds both lyrics and rhythm, fuses his signature cultural style and crafts classic music!
The singer who is presently on a UK media tour is set to return to Nigeria in a couple of days to continue working on new projects.
Trace Naija and Trace Mziki set to debut on DSTV September
Nigeria leading entertainment channel, DStv is proud to announce the launch of a two brand new music channels, TRACE Naija and TRACE Mziki, set to hit screens across East and West Africa, from Thursday, September 1, 2016. Viewers on the Premium, Compact Plus and Compact bouquets will be spoilt for choice with a wide selection of authentic African music and stars.
Channel 325, will be home to TRACE Naija, and will serve as the premiere destination for lovers of Afrobeats and the wider African music. The channel will feature music videos from the biggest names in West Africa, as well as from emerging artists. In addition, there will be themed countdown shows, video mixes from Africa’s biggest Djs, interactive shows much more. However, Music lovers from East Africa can look forward to the best in contemporary East African music on TRACE Mziki, channel 323. The channel will feature music hits as well as exclusive specials, documentaries, Hip Hop, R&B, Afro Pop, Gospel, Reggae and the best Video Mixes. TRACE Mziki will also broadcast a selection of the best of “rest of Africa” and international urban acts that are massively popular in East Africa.
TRACE’s CEO, Olivier Laouchez, said: “TRACE is already the leading music brand in Africa. These 2 new localized music channels will help promote more artists from the 2 biggest music hubs of Africa and they will better serve the strong need of the local audiences for great local content”.
Meet top London gospel singer, Iranlowo gospel\
In the world of music particularly gospel in the Diaspora, United kingdom, London to be precise is one artiste who is doing well is Nigerian born beautiful singer, Abimbola Olabanji, popularly called Iranlowo gospel, who is taking the centre stage of gospel music in London.
The meaningful and Godly lyrics Iranlowo became a favourite of many in London because of her meaningful and pure gospel songs which places her on top her game. Meanwhile, she’s currently working on her first debut album that would be released in November for her numerous fans all over the world. We’ll keep you posted on the light complexion artiste’s next move.
Super Eagles star, Emmaneul signs artiste, Quincy
Nigerian super star striker, Emmanuel Emenike has signed Godwin Eneh better known as Quincy for 25 million naira. Quincy was singed to E29 records owned by the famous Nigerian super star striker.
Eneh Godwin Ugochukwu Raph, aka Quincy, who was formally with Phyno’s Penthause music, will be the first artiste under the footballer who ply his trade in Turkish league. E29 records signed the Enugu born artiste with a mouth-watering deal of N25 million which happened recently in Owerri, Imo State. The deal is said to be very juicy, as the artiste was given an official car and a well-furnished house in Lagos Island. The label has fully kicked off the artiste’s project and released his first single titled, ‘Landlord’ and featured Kcee of 5Star Music act under the label. The ex-Super Eagles striker has vowed to take the artiste to the global stage.
