Music

AFRIMA head, Mike Dada to address ministers and experts in Ethiopia

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

In recognition of AFRIMA’s roles and contributions to inspire African  youths and raise the consciousness of African identity and renascence through Music, Culture and Entertainment for continental growth and development, the African Union has invited the President and Executive Producer

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Project fame West Africa auditions begin

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

The Award winning music talent discovery and grooming competition, MTN Project Fame West Africa, is back for the ninth straight season with the tag, ‘Fame Lives Here’. Looking for raw talents, the  annual show will commence auditions on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in some West African major cities and rest the auditions in Lagos on the […]

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Burna Boy set to celebrate grandfather, Benson Idonije’s 80th birthday in style

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

  All is set to celebrate the legend, Benson Idonije, who clocked 80 on June 13, 2016. A four-day lineup of activities has been scheduled in honour of the octogenarian who is a distinguished broadcaster, music promotions manager and a revered music critic. Benson Idonije started his career in the 50s at the Ikoyi Federal […]

Celebrities Nollywood

Odunlade Adekola, Doris Simeon, others attends Tecno Camon C9 unveiling

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

Nollywood actor cum Oyenusi Star, Odunlade Adekola alongside other celebrities that includes Doris Simeon, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Adunni Ade, VJ Adams, Comedian Seyi Law and Yul Edochie all graced the well -attended launch of the new Tecno Camon C9 to the Nigerian market. Excited Odunlade disclosed that the new product will also aid his work as […]

Interviews Music

I see myself hitting stardom too soon…..Chuq-E

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

  CHUQ-E is an afro pop artiste who kicked off his career in 2002 growing steadily through the tides of the music evolution. He has worked with a few acts like Slow Dog, Stone Bone, Cynthia Morgan, Toby Grey, May D and more. ‎In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Chuq-E reveals his passion for music […]

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Fresh Acts Music Awards introduce New Category

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

  Fresh Acts Music Awards (FAMA) that is created to celebrate talented young, up-and-coming and campus artistes has added a new category to the existing categories – Fresh African Act of the Year. Speaking about this new category, FAMA Awards CEO, Biodun Caston-Dada, who also is the publisher of ACADA Magazine, said: “We are trying […]

Art

Ebele the flutist out with Dream Come True

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

Ebelechukwu Ezeamakam is the first notable female musician playing her gospel music with a wind instrument. She goes by the stage name, Ebele the flutist. In spite of her initial hiccups, she is waxing stronger in her musical career. In an exclusive interview recently, the flutist, recounts how she has fared so far playing gospel […]

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In Agape, Nsikak Essien steps up the game

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2016 0

As the urge to spread the Good News of God’s love gets intense with people, more creative means are being devised as revealed by AGAPE, the latest collection of works by veteran artist, Nsikak Essien, mounted at the Nike Gallery Lagos, AGOZINO AGOZINOreports In a world, filled with violent crimes and commotion, with many people […]

Entertainment

I’m in shock over my husband’s death – OJB’s wife

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2016 0

Wife of ace  music producer and singer, Babatunde Okungbowa, better known as OJB Jezreel, Mabel, (Mama J) has expressed rude shock toward the sudden demise of her husband. Okungbowa passed on Tuesday, June 14. It would be recalled that Mabel had, in 2013, donated her kidney to save the life of her husband after he […]

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Chris Ihidero trains 40 media enthusiasts in Storystory Master Class

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2016 0

40 storytellers were selected to be part of the Storystory Master Class workshop as opposed to the 35 that was earlier announced. The selected participants are drawn from varied industries including photography, filmmaking, public relations, media, writing, poetry, blogging, and marketing. The first day, Ihidero took the attendees through the basics of crafting a good […]

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Jaywon now studied at a British school “Prague college” Czech Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2016 0

It is no longer news that Nigerian superstar and indigenous musician, Jaywon has become talk of town since he dropped the most anticipated album of all time after four years which he titled “Oba Orin” meaning “King of music”. “Oba Orin was given to me by my fans,” Jaywon said, noting that the album has […]

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Burna boy releases “Duro ni be” for free downloads

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2016 0

Spaceship Entertainment star, Burna Boy, has released  Duro Ni Be, the eleventh track off his On A Spaceship album for free downloads. The track, now made available for free downloads, was produced by J Stunt and features the ever blazing rapper, Phyno. Following the massive success of the Duro Ni Be video which was released […]

Entertainment

Tiwa Savage to feature on E! Mini documentary

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2016 0

Mavin record act, Tiwa Savage who recently met up with Jay-Z at the Roc Nation Headquarters in New York has just announced her mini documentary on entertainment channel E! Tiwa took to Instagram yesterday, to share this exciting news.  “I am so excited, HUGE platform. I watch E all the time and now I’ll be […]

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Jaywon takes birthday to less privilege home

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2016 0

Next world music act Jaywon alongside few friends which included Sound Sultan paid a courtesy visit to Modupe Cole Memorial Child Care and Treatment Home, to celebrate his big day. The artist who just wanted to spend few hours with the children ended up almost spending the whole day as he went round the compound […]

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DSTV set to debut Tiwa Savage’s `Mini Documentary’

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2016 0

Popular Entertainment Channel E on DSTV cable television is set to premiere a new documentary series “E VIP” on notable African celebrities with the first episode featuring Nigerian singer, Tiwa Sage. This is contained in a statement issued by Colin McLeod, the Managing Director, UK &Emerging Markets, NBC Universal International Networks, made available to newsmen […]

Art

Lagos @ 50: Soyinka replies critics on expenses

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2016 0

It initially appeared like stepping into usual media day event when the committee members of the Lagos @50 recently hosted a forum on the festival. But the media men and those who came to hear from the committee went home dazed with fury and fire debunk. Insinuations that monetary expenditure earmarked for the celebration of […]

Art

Adichie’s danger of a single story

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2016 0

 It has been seven years since the renowned writer; Chimamnda Ngozi Adichie shared her TED talk on the topic, “The danger of a single story” at a conference in 2009, but some writers and readers still focus on writing or reading a single idea of books. Here, CALEB AKINBORO appraises the writer’s TED speech on […]

Art

Ogunse: From painting to dance with Afrocentric vision

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2016 0

                               As a young child in Ijebu Owu-Ikija, Ogun State, Ogunse Adewole Rotimi toyed dutifully with his hands. And he cherished every bit of the environment. He was enthusiastic about everything that was cultural. His idea of adult life was becoming a creative person and earning a decent living.  He found it easier to express […]

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Olubadan endorses Funmi Awelewa’s latest project, Omo Ibadan

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

It was a memorable moment for Nollywood rising actress, Funmi Awelewa better addressed as Morili, when the delectable actress was hosted by the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Olasupo Adetunji (Aje Ogungunniso1). The beautiful and highly talented actress paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan recently and she was warmly received […]

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Stars grace the premiere of Gidi Blues

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2016 0

Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of premium entertainment content, and ace Nigerian filmmaker, Femi Odugbemi, last Saturday in Lagos premiered Gidi Blues, an unusual love story filled with intrigue and suspense told with a ‘Lagos-state-of-mind.’  Gidi Blues features a stellar cast which includes Gideon Okeke, Bukky Wright, Tina Mba, Lepacious Bose, Hauwa