by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: “So it was a long weekend!” was @alexyangs’ first tweet this Monday. Yes, it was. The Nigeria at 50 celebrations started off on Thursday and they were a big deal. According to @writegiftson however, it was time to move on. “Today is a good day to work for your... Read More
Today, the Management of the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited is hosting the 7th Grand Award Night for the award and presentation of The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Science. The event holds 6.30pm at the Zinnia Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Special Guest of Honour is popular... Read More
FRIDAY 1) CINEMA LAGOS WALL STREET 2 with MICHAEL DOUGLAS & SHIA LABEOUF out at Genesis Cinema. Text GDC to 33533 or CINEMA to 33000 for other movietimes. N50/sms. Powered by One Number. 2) BISHOPS COTTAGE FAMILY DINNER Lots of fun, great company, interesting conversations and mouth watering dishes……all at the Cottage. Venue: 17b,... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako A few weeks ago, we featured the duo known as Emphirical and their new single, Jealous Me. Emphirical, who are signed to Vype Records, recently shot a video for the song. “The Jealous Mevideo will be officially released on Monday, October 11,” says Alex Yangs their manager. While we wait, below are behind-the-scenes photos from... Read More
by Sola Fasasi “Lagos Photo aims to establish a community for contemporary photography that will unite local and international artists, through images that encapsulate individual experiences and identities from across all of Africa. It also aims to use the medium of photography to address important social issues in Africa and capture the essence of Lagos... Read More
Rapper OD has released a new single from his second album, titled Drinks in a Glass. “It is a feel good song that shows OD in a different light – a more upbeat side [of him]”, says Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, CEO of BlackHouse Media Limited. This is the third single from the album – Got to Love me ft.... Read More
It’s the famous date 10.10.10 – and we’re back to the future! Four of the most exciting techie heads you will find in Nigeria will be joining us in the studio to talk ICTs, Nigeria and Development. How does Nigeria harness the power of New Media for development? What can we do with what we... Read More
On Saturday Oct 2, History was made as the Kwara State Government brought the best in Nigerian and global Entertainment live to Illorin, at the state’s official Nigeria@50 concert conceptualised and promoted by Outpost Investments and sponsored by the Kwara State Government with support from major co-sponsors Dana Airlines, Dansa Juice, Aquadana Water and Powerhorse.... Read More
by Sola Fasasi In celebration of Nigeria at 50, General Pype, the Podium Vybez/Storm Records recording artist, has released a piece of his new song –Forever Green, Nigeria We Hail Thee, which is his take on Jay-Z’s Forever Young. The full song will be available soon. Below are the lyrics of the song: “Me name Nigeria... Read More
by Sola Fasasi For three years, Harambe Nigeria has been a force for transformation in the agricultural sector. On the 1st of April, Harambe launched an agricultural business plan competition for agric entrepreneurs within the ages of 21 and 35. Entries for the competition came in from a broad range of agricultural activities, a few being... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Idols, an international music franchise has finally come to Nigeria. This weekend, the search for Nigeria’s next music superstar commences, as the crew of Nigerian Idols begin to hold auditions for the first season of the show. “The auditions will start with producers screening wanna-be singers on the first two days, and then... Read More
by Bunmi Babz A few days ago, I was in Abuja with a friend around Area 11, en route to the airport to reschedule a flight. It was pretty late in the evening, but I decided to take a taxi to the airport. After I’d waved down a few cabs with no luck, I jumped... Read More
by Sola Fasasi On the 9th of July the ‘Jedi Live in Laugh Wan Kill Me Die Comedy Extravaganza’, a blend of comedy, music and fashion, held at the Montgomery County Performing Arts Theatre, Tacoma Park Maryland. “The LWKMD Tour is the first of its kind…a show with class, style, a well sorted line up,... Read More
KayKay Omar I’m on the BRT bus on my way home today, and I am thinking: this nonsense BRT bus driver, please shut up! There he is threatening every ‘not-so-priviledged’ driver who tries to cut in front of him. “Enter! Enter now!” he snarls to passengers who have difficulty getting onto the bus. After sometime, it... Read More
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by Sola Fasasi On Saturday Oct 2, History was made as the Kwara State Government brought the best in Nigerian and global Entertainment live to Illorin, at the state’s official Nigeria@50 concert conceptualised and promoted by Outpost Investments and sponsored by the Kwara State Government with support from major co-sponsors Dana Airlines, Dansa Juice, Aquadana... Read More
by Our Reporter Knighthouse Entertainment presents the release of the most anticipated album by a female artist in a long while, Mo’Cheddah’s debut album the “Franchise Celebrity”, an Afro-Pop album. The talented young artiste has also been nominated for the ‘Most Gifted Female Video’ at theChannel O Music Video Awards 2010 and ‘Discovery of the Year’ at the Soundcity Video Music Awards 2010. The... Read More
by Hadiza Duncan Since I came to Spain, I have been kissed more times than in my entire life. If I had a Euro (and here in Spain it is pronounced “eh-uh-roh”) for every kiss I’ve received since I came to Spain, I would be a very rich woman by now. It is the traditional... Read More
Name: ADEGBOYE Emmanuel Occupation: Acoustics Consultant Describe you in three words: Cool, calm, collected What song always makes you happy when you hear it? Always??? That’s a tough one…… I’ll go with “Homies Worship” by Canton Jones. Who’s the funniest person you know and why? The devil. Doesn’t he ever get tired of running to... Read More
by Our Reporter Mannequin, which has until now has operated as the fashion blog, www.mannequin-magazine.com, has launched the maiden edition of its magazine. The ‘Nouveau’ Issue was released on the 1st of October with the trio – Cynthia Omorodion (Miss Nigeria), Eku Edewor of Studio 53, and rap artist Mo’Cheddah as its covergirls. As an online magazine, Mannequin was... Read More
by Our Reporter Storm 360 recently declared a ‘multi-level partnership’ with Don Family Records and their top artist, J Martins “I am excited that Don Family Records has entered into this new partnership with,” says Obi Asika, CEO of Storm 360. From now on, the record label will manage J Martins’ career as well as... Read More
As part of CP-Africa’s African Entrepreneur Series, they recently interviewed Obi Asika, Chairman/C.E.O., Storm 360, a leading entertainment company on the continent. Over the years, Obi Asika has accumulated a wealth of experience in the banking, oil & gas, music, TV production, marketing and private equity sectors among others. He sits on the board of... Read More
By Obi Asika When I was approached to write this piece, I was and perhaps still am ambivalent about what approach to take to explain my love affair with my country. I am not one of those Nigerians who seem to spend all their time waiting for something to complain about their country or looking... Read More
by Abisola Johnson I started today with my usual quote: “my name is Abisola Johnson….my mission today is to be a patriotic Nigerian”. I woke up excited, not exactly sure whether it had more to do with the fact that my country turned 50 today, or that it was a public holiday. Determined to be... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: “I hate Mondays but life goes on,” @saucekibaba tweeted. Yes it does. And other tweeples were busy setting their targets. “Everyday I get up and look through the Forbes list of richest ppl in the world, if I’m not there, I go to work!” @ivorymalinov said in her tweet. Tuface... Read More
by Our Reporter “The comedy business [has] blown beyond expectation, and Nigerian comedians deserve to be honoured in a grand style,” says Biodun Caston-Dada of the Nigerian Comedy Awards. The maiden edition of the awards, titled “Earn this, Earn Respect!” is set to hold in December at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Caston-Dada continues: “we... Read More
Written by Tunde Aladese/Directed by Awoba Bob-Manuel, Bimbo Manuel & Olarotimi Fakunle Review by Prince Wale Oreshade Onikaluku jeje ewure ewure ewure Onikaluku jeje aguntan aguntan aguntan Oluronbi jeje omore omo re apkon bi epko Oluronbi o jo in jo in Iroko jo in jo in Thus goes the evergreen theme song of Oluronbi. The... Read More
by Our Reporter The BON (Best of Nollywood) Awards, which celebrates the accomplishments of Nigeria’s actors and filmmakers, has released the list of nominees for the 2010 edition of the awards. For this year’s BON awards, the organizers have added four new categories. Also, four events will precede this year’s awards ceremony, including the unveiling... Read More
by Our Reporter Carlos Moore, the author of Afro-beat legend, Fela Kuti’s authorised biography will be touring Nigeria this October. Speaking on why he wrote the book, Dr Carlos Moore, says “I want each and every African to feel that s/he OWNS Fela; that his legacy must be defended as a vital part of the Pan-African... Read More
– Nominations now open for The Future Awards 2011 The highly anticipates launch of the sixth season of Nigeria’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards, held on the eve of Nigeria’s 50thanniversary, Thursday, Sept 30 – at Terra Kulture in Lagos. The event was hosted by Tinsel’s Gideon Okeke and Omalicha of Rhythm FM. The event, which as... Read More