Channel O, in association with Forbes Africa,
presents a list of the Top 10 Most Bankable African Artists this Sunday
(tomorrow).
Who is making bank and who is talking smack? Find
out tomorrow on Channel O.
WATCH
Saturday, August 31, 2013
VIDEO: NOTTINGHILL CARNIVAL COURTESY FACTORY 78TV
Hundreds of thousands of people travel to London
every year to witness the phenomenon called the Nottinghill Carnival, the party
atmosphere is enjoyed by people from all walks of life and the different
sections including the Nigerian Corner is an example of that.
Factory78tv cameras were in the crowd this year and
here is the highlight of the ”action” you missed.
WATCH:
MUSIC PREMIERE: SEXY AND YOU KNOW IT - SKARFIZO
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Fizo Fizo as he often shouts in all his track, is
back with a new joint after dropping the audio and video of his street song
titled 'Salute Me' featuring Seriki, Tupengo and J-Stat. Skarfizo changes his
style on this Emmy-Ace production hit titled 'Sexy & You Know It'.
Kindly
download, listen and share:
MUSIC PREMIERE: LOST AND FOUND - RHYE
Rhye, a member of the group The Fourth Dimension comprising of Dosage, Omari & himself releases his debut single titled "Lost and Found". Rhye waxes deep on this one. Anticipate more music from the stables of The Fourth Dimension.
FreshLikeMorningDew: LOST AND FOUND
MUSIC PREMIERE: SEXUALLY - SK BOYS (PERSONALLY COVER) PG 18
SEXUALLY is a cover of the popular PERSONALLY from
the amazing duo P Square . SEXUALLY is totally going to make the clubs go crazy
on a first listen. No one has ever done this before either because they are
scared of what people will say or simply because they do not have the skills to
do it. But a group known as SK Boys took the bull by the horn and did an
explicit version of the highly loved song Personally. Theirs is titled
SEXUALLY. Listenership is discretionary as song contains explicit content.
FreshLikeMorningDew: SEXUALLY - (PERSONALLY COVER) RATED: PG 18
VIDEO PREMIERE: BABY TO ILUMINATI - MTAL
Sometimes this year, M TAL dropped the song Baby to
Iluminati which is very DJ friendly. Here is the visuals to the song by the
top notch director Gambit Pictures which is going to be premiered soon on major
music channels. This is indeed one with very good picture quality.
WATCH
MUSIC PREMIERE: LASGIDI TINZ - GOD MO'DA
Stage name "God Mo'da"
real name Ayoka Thompson has been in the industry for years, she is a graduate
of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University where she studied Dramatic Arts
and has not stopped making waves in the Entertainment Industry as a whole...talking
of theatre, music, and film.
She has been featured by various
upcoming acts in the industry and she was the only female in the first famed
OAU All Stars rap track organised by Dj Droy a few years ago titled 'Dj Droy
Jump Off' the team was given the name
"OAU's Finest".
This track 'Lasgidi Tinz' is her
first single and is released under Hyper Entertainment. The beat was produced
by 'Dj Klem' and mixed by 'E Pot'. It is cool hip hop, and set to move your
heart as you listen!
FreshLikeMorningDew: LASGIDI TINZ
Friday, August 30, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: BBM for Android gets a sign-up page
Blackberry originally promised us
that their Android and iOS messaging apps — affectionately known as Blackberry
Messenger or BBM — would be coming to us by the end of summer. By our Gregorian
calendar, summer ends September 21st, and we’re quickly approaching that date. With
that, it’s natural that we start seeing and hearing more and more about the
arrival of the premium chat service.
We still don’t have a solid date to
look forward to, though from what you guys have told us in the past, not many
people are exactly “looking forward” to anything. Blackberry Messenger seems a
bit unnecessary in this day and age, with folks already comfortable with
existent platform-agnostic messaging services, or the default services of their
respective operating systems (iMessage for iOS, Hangouts for Android, etc)
That’s not to say Blackberry
Messenger won’t have its uses for many people, but it’s just not as big of a
deal as it would have been, say, 5 years ago. If you really are hyped for the
service, though, be sure to head to the BBM landing site and put your email
address into the hat.
PICTURES: SEXY EMMA NYRA
First Lady of Made Men Music Group,
the ever delectable Emma Nyra has released some new promotional photos.
Emma Nyra, who rose to fame after
featuring in Iyanya’s hit song, Your Waist, looks absolutely beautiful in the
photos.
MUSIC PREMIERE: KING OLA presents SOUNDS OF AFRICA, Volume 2.
Sounds Of Africa, The definition of
Afrobeat! Volume 2!
The return of the critically
acclaimed, record breaking mix! Sounds of Africa combines a mix of South
African House music, Kwaito, Ghanian Azonto, Coupe Decale and Nigerian
Afrobeats.
Tracklist
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01. Fela Intro
02. Good Good Loving - Banky W f.
Tuface Idibia
03. Run My Race - Burna Boy
04. Gimmie Dat - Ice Prince f.
Burna Boy, Yung L and Olamide
05. Rihanna - Orezi
06. Slow Down - R2Bees f. Wizkid
07. Body Flame - Samini f. Kaaki
08. Show Me Yuh Rozay - Ketchup
09. The Matter - Maleek Berry f.
Wizkid
10. DC Tun Up - Kaakie
11. Emi ni Baller (Remix) -
Chidinma f. Wizkid
12. Calculate - A'won Boyz
13. Durosoke - Olamide
14. Bad Guy P (Remix) - L.O.S f.
Banky W & Sarkodie
15. Jack Sparrow - Rayce
16. Odo - R2Bees
17. Bad Bad Bad - G.R.I.P
18. B.O.T.M Intro - BOJ
19. Love You - Maleek Berry f.
Wizkid
20. Jay Baba Freestyle - Ayo Jay
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21. Fela Interlude
22. Jaiye Jaiye - Wizkid f. Femi
Kuti
23. Azonto Ghost - Bisa Kdei
24. The Best Is Yet To Come - DJ
Cleo
25. Baddo Love - Olamide
26. M'Toto - Victoria Kimani
27. Omoge Campus - Brymo
28. The Kick - Wande Coal
29. Beat of Life (Samba) - Sarz f.
Wizkid
30. Gobe - Davido
31. Gbono - Ajebutter22 f. Dr. SID
32. Abantu Bami - Shota f.
Professor
33. Ntombenhle - Big Nuz f. Bongani
Nkwanyana
34. Etshawleni (Original Mix) -
Shota
35. Kutu Na Gye - De Gane Boyz
36. La Vida - MI Casa
37. Emahlanyeni - Big Nuz
38. Bossu Kena - 5Five
39. Qina - DJ Sbu f. Naakmusiq
40. One of A Kind - Davido
41. Via Orlando Remake (Uhuru Mix)
- DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota f. Dr Malinga
42. Love Is Just a Dream - DJ Kent
f. Kyla
43. Sho Lee - Sean Tizzle
44. Karaoke - Guru
45. Ogogoro (Freestyle) - May D
46. Limpopo - Kcee
47. Bhana Shilolo - Black Motion f.
Zulu & DJ Tokzen
48. Toyi Toyi - Professor f. Oskido
& Picat
49. Khona - Uhuru f. Mafikizolo
50. Birthday - D'Prince
51. Sexy Mama (Wizkid Version) -
WizKid
52. Sexy Mama - Iyanya
53. So Bad - WaleKwame
54. So Bad - NPZ
55. Don't Tell Me Nonsense - D'Banj
56. Fall In Love Again (Radio Edit)
- DJ Kent f. Relo
57. Mama Eh - Sean Tizzle
58. Body Lotion - Keche
59. BOOMBOOMTAH - Mista Silva f.
Skob, Flava & Kwamz
60. Azonto Ghost (Ayi) - Criss Waddle f. Bisa
61. So Many Tinz - May D
62. Siya Gida (Aaiiiyy) - DJ Cleo
63. Gratitude - Dammy Krane
64. Yesi Yesii (Hear Say) - 4x4
65. Ewo - D2
66. Deborah Vanessa - R2Bees
67. Antenna (Original Remix) - Fuse
ODG/Wande Coal/Sarkodie/R2bees
68. 1Step 2Back - D Cryme
69. Innit (UK Azonto) - Gasmilla
70. S.O.L.O - R2Bees f. Davido
71. Nous les Meilleurs (We The
Best) - D'Banj f. Fally Ipupa
72. Rotate - Wande Coal
73. What is the Need - Orezi
74. Kosofo - T-Money
75. Mokoni - 4X4
76. Stupid Love - Olamide
77. Aluguntugui - Keche
78. Ketebo Reload - DJ Arafat
79. Loko Loko - Serge Beynaud
80. La Rage Du Commandant Zabra -
Yorobo
81. Spot Pour Mes Fans - DJ Arafat
82. Chipolopolo - DJ Maxiou
MUSIC PREMIERE: PRESIDENT - WHITE NIGERIAN FT ECO
The newly signed Kudi Boy Music artist,
White Nigerian has done it again! As a
follow up from his previous hit songs Dirty Wine ft Tekno and Barawo, he drops
this new single called President. This time this party track is produced by GospelonDBeatz!
Do I need to say anymore? ECO, the
Sprite Triple Slam Winner, who was featured in the song, showed that he is multi-talented
by singing the first part of the catchy chorus as well as raping in the second
verse.
White Nigerian who is currently
serving his country through the NYSC scheme is President of his Skills
Acquisition Community Development Service (CDS) and I think thats what
persuaded him to do this song called President which means Shugaban Kasa in
Hausa. He made history as the first full "White" to ever serve in
NYSC.
Known for his rapping in pidgin English
and hausa, this song is a great follow up to his previous hit songs which are making
waves in clubs and radio stations nationwide and abroad!
Get your party shoes on before you listen
to this track because it will definitely get you dancing!!
FreshLikeMorningDew: PRESIDENT
MUSIC: BLOWIN' - LV SHARP
Born April 5th, 1990 in beautiful
Phoenix, Arizona, Laura Varker was born. The daughter of a Midwestern,
hardworking couple in a tightknit community allowed Laura to explore a
variety of genres of music. She quickly related to Alanis Morissette, Beyonce,
Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey. “Beyonce has always been my number one idol.
She’s the Queen of Music to me and I not only admire her true talent as a
singer, songwriter and dancer, but the immense sacrifices she’s made for
everyone who looks up to her and enjoys her music.” Laura studied piano,
received vocal training (private and classical) and impressively recorded her
first single at the young age of 14.
“I myself, love really hard. That’s
something that we, as artists, give up for a long time to give our fans what
they want.”
From a young age, LV understood
expression. She grew up very close to the kids of her neighborhood and as a
result, has a very downtoearth, grounded head on her shoulders. “I like to
take a step back and look at what I can do differently to improve, as well as
get outside opinions.” Clearly, LV understands that her music is not only an
expression of herself, but a highquality product that is AList worthy. She
upholds her end of the business by constantly looking for ways to progress and
challenge herself as an artist in order to produce a better product for her
fans.
“I think just like anyone in any
business, I grow as an individual and my work progresses. Success is a ladder
you climb… I’ve only moved upward.”
As far as becoming and evolving
into an artist, it hasn’t been the easiest road for LV. LV’s parents preferred
her to have a career outside of the entertainment industry. Although she was
determined to please her parents, LV couldn’t let go of music. In short
singing became everything, servicing as the one true outlet of expression she
understood best.
“Music was the only thing that kept
me going when I felt like the entire world was against me.”
Now a singer, trend setter, role
model and inspiration to aspiring young women all around the world, LV Sharp
continues to pursue her dream. Day by day, in and out of the studio, LV admits
that it’s her favorite place to be.
“I enjoy recording the most because
you never know exactly how each song will come out. You have a plan, but the
details are improvised. I always have an idea… but I can be impulsive and go
the comlpete opposite direction in 2.5 seconds.”
Inspiring, impulsive, and a true
supporter of dreams, LV Sharp is simply nothing short of remarkable. The
stunning 22year old, Northern Phoenix artist manages to keep herself grounded
while focusing her attention on her music.
“I remind myself that the reward at
the end of the road will be a great one.”
With this girl, we don’t doubt it.
Management: Eddie Lemons
T: (205) 675 6030
info@lvsharp.com
booking@lvsharp.com
SPECIAL FEATURE: The Guru behind The African Oscars-NAFCA - Dr. Victor O. Olatoye
Dr. Victor O. Olatoye, is the
Founder and CEO of Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards also known as
the African Oscars. Dr. Victor Olatoye, who has been referred to by the press
as the African American “Roger Ebert”, has written over five hundreds reviews
of African films and has several reports, awards, articles and published
interviews under his belt. Dr. Olatoye, a Nigerian American fluent in Greek,
received his doctorate at the Aristotle’s University Thessalonica in Greece.
Dr. Olatoye has traveled all over the world (25 countries and counting) and has
always appreciated filmmaking with various cultural influences while on his
tours. Dr Olatoye calls the beautiful city of Raleigh, North Carolina USA home.
In Dr. Victor O. Olatoye’s own words "The African film industry as a whole
is overdue for a reform and we are going to make it happen by critiquing
African Films and encouraging the African filmmakers to continuously perfect
the art of filmmaking. Nollywood and the African film industry as a whole will
one day earn the respect of Hollywood. African filmmakers will one day be able
to compete worldwide with Hollywood. That is our goal here at Nollywood Film
Critics USA. We are destined to reform the African film industry and when it is
all said and done they will be glad we did”
Under the leadership of Dr. Victor
Olatoye, the African Oscars has grown from a ballroom award to an award fit for
the legendary Warner Theatre with honorees both past and present which include
world leaders, diplomats, humanitarians, movie stars and other dignitaries.
Dr. Olatoye was able to develop the
award and increase its credibility thus making it possible to be adopted as an
official event of the African Heritage Month, this is a big deal and recently
the African Oscars-NAFCA has also been able to get a written endorsement of the
largest actors association in Africa (Actors Guild of Nigeria). This is the
first written endorsement of any award by this important body.
The African Oscars-NAFCA under the
leadership of Dr Olatoye has been able to increase the media partnership from 3
in 2011 to over 400 in 2013 www.africanoscar.com/mediapartners.aspx
Dr Olatoye is an achiever with over
3 major awards under his belt and looking to add one more to it as he attends
the MPAH Haiti Movie Academy Awards organized by the Motion Picture Association
of Haiti in November for a honorary award; for his contribution to the African
cinema through his film reviews and as a global ambassador of African culture
and heritage through films. He is named one of the most influential people, inspirational
and transformational figures of Nollywood and African cinema.
ABOUT THE AFRICAN OSCARS-NAFCA
The Nollywood & African Film
Critics’ Awards, now officially known as The African Oscars, are a set of
awards given annually for excellence of cinematic achievements. The African Oscars
statuette is officially named the NAFCA and is one of 3 types of Awards.
Organized and overseen by the Nollywood Film Critics USA. The other awards
include, NAFCA Special Honors, Nollywood & African People’s Choice Awards.
The awards are given each year at a
formal ceremony. The NAFCA was originally conceived by Dr. Victor O. Olatoye,
the CEO of Nollywood Film Critics USA, as a professional film review
organization to help improve the African film industry’s image and help promote
African culture and heritage through films. The awards themselves were later
initiated in 2011 in Durham North Carolina by Nollywood Film Critics USA as
awards "of merit for distinctive achievement" in the African film
industry.
These awards which were first given
in 2011 at a formal ceremony at the Research Triangle Park Sheraton Imperial in
Durham North Carolina were attended by only 400 people and one media. Over the
years that the award has been given, the categories presented have changed;
currently the African Oscars-NAFCA is given in more than three dozen
categories, and includes films of various types. As one of the most prominent
award ceremonies in Africa, the African Oscars-NAFCA ceremony is now covered by
over 400 media partners globally, thus making it the most covered African film
and honorary awards.
The 2nd African Oscars-NAFCA was held on Sunday, 16
September 2012, at the Carolina Theatre, Durham North Carolina USA. The 3rd edition will be held on Saturday, 14
September 2013, at the legendary Warner Theatre in Washington Dc USA; this will
be the largest to date for the African Oscars –NAFCA and for the African
cinema. Hollywood, Nollywood, Diplomats and Dignitaries will be in attendance.
The Special NAFCA Honors: These
prestigious awards were established in 2011 by the Nollywood & African Film
Critics’ Awards to grace the lives and achievements of African luminaries and
leaders. These honorary awards are awarded to recognize contributions over the
whole of a career, rather than or in addition to single contributions of an
individual. The Special NAFCA Honors also recognize outstanding humanitarians
whose lives have been marked by extraordinary personal and professional
accomplishments. The NAFCA Special Honors first recipient in 2011 was President
Nelson Mandela. Recipients of this award
in subsequent years include President Yahya AJJ Jammeh of The Gambia and Hon.
Minister Yousou N’Dour of Senegal. In 2013 Honoree are: President Jonathan
Goodluck and President Ellen J. Sirleaf, Hon. Engr. Noah Dallaji (Philanthropist
ACTDF), Her Excellency Dame (Dr) Patience Jonathan Goodluck, HE Liyel Imoke
Hon. Governor of Cross River State, High Chief Edem Duke Hon. Minister of
Culture & Tourism-Nigeria, HE Chief T.A Orji Hon. Governor of Abia State,
Curtis Jackson (Philanthropist) & Her, Excellency Ama Tutu Muna Honorable
Minister of culture (Cameroon)
Presentations of The NAFCA Special
Honors are made yearly during the second weekend in September at the Nollywood
& African Film Critics’ Awards also known as the African Oscars. The award
categories include:
• LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS •
IMAGE AWARDS • PATRIOT AWARDS
AGN ENDORSES THE AFRICAN OSCARS
The African Oscars Becomes an Official
Event of the African Heritage Month in the USA
VIDEO PREMIERE: SHAKO - HENRY KNIGHT
Henry Knight seem to be moving on the right track this time, as the song has been hot on Radio Stations, Clubs, and major societal events in the past month, he drops the video immediately without letting cold.
Henry knight who has blessed major
collaborations with his unique voice turning them to instant hits is this time
taking his carer to a whole new level.
The video is a blend of scenes that
showcases African origin plus modern day class and dance steps.
WATCH
MUSIC PREMIERE: DEFINITION - JAREX
Jarex drops freestyle off his mixtape
set for release very soon. On the track “Definition” he jumps on a beat produced
by Kid Konnect delivering hot punch lines.
FreshLikeMorningDew: DEFINITION
SPECIAL FEATURE: AM BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL PRESS CONFERENCE
The press conference for Am Black And Beautiful Model Contest which held yesterday at Mozida Lounge, Ikeja and had in attendance members of the press who came out to witness the official statement by organizers of the contest.
The president/founder of ABAB Inc. Mr Tessy Bello was all smiles as he thanked all who attended and made a few points about the contest. He said the contest was inspired by his vision of exposing the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria through a fusion of Modelling, Fashion, Music and Arts.
Camping for the 20 modelling contestants who passed the audition for the contest held in Lagos, Enugu, Awka, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Benin, Owerri and in the Republic of Benin would start 18th September 2013 in Lagos while the grand finale would be on 22nd September 2013. While in camp, the contestants would be tutored on various itinerary which include, Modelling Ethics, Talent Training, Capacity Training and Branding and Marketing.
Winner goes home with N500, 000 and a 42inch LED T.V, while the first runner up gets a refrigerator and N200, 000 and the second runner up gets a Home Theater and N100, 000. Also there would be consolation prizes for the top 5 in the contest while all contestants would smile home with different packages.
ABOUT AM BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL MODELLING CONTEST
This is an event that intensifies and awakens the
essence and pride in every African, a clarion call to liberation, expression,
confidence, assurance and self-esteem…a mirror that reveals the true worth and
quality of Africanhood, a mirror that declares every African man and woman…beautiful
and every potential unique, embraced with passionate and self-driven people of
our great country Nigeria.
This platform is set out to give leverage to
potential upcoming acts in expressing their talents and to gain recognition in
their various chosen field of Modelling, Fashion, Art and Music.
The event is brought to you by Am Black And
Beautiful Inc. (ABAB), a pan African organization that aims to promote, foster
and celebrate the growth and diversity of contemporary African culture and
heritage through creative performances and innovations created and inspired within
Africa and with the commitment to uplift and revitalize Nigerian Entertainment,
Art, Fashion and Modelling Industry.
The event will showcase the beauty and talents of 30
aspiring young female models, 20 aspiring fashion designers, 10 musical
artistes and Art.
Am Black And Beautiful Model Contest/Fashion, Art,
Music Show is designed to showcase the enormous talent in the Nigerian
modelling, Fashion, Art and Music Industry.
1. Spreading
a cultural awareness of creativity and inspiration for Fashion designers,
Performing Artistes, Artists and Models.
2. Providing
opportunities for the industry members both Pro and Upcoming to create networks
that will facilitate action and inspire industry growth.
3. We
provide marketing platform for all within the industry, partners and sponsors.
4. Increasing
local and international awareness for African Models, Fashion, Art and Music
brands and talent, we hope to inspire increased demands and brand loyalty.
5. We
hope to assist in creating a positive knock on effect that will facilitate job
creation, growth and security for the industry by extension that of its patrons
and sponsors.
6. To
transfer business knowledge on the modelling, fashion, art and music industry
to the general public.
7. Create
platforms for international exposure for young Nigerians interested in making a
living in the modelling, fashion, art and music industry.
Meet the contestants:
MUSIC PREMIERE: RED CUPS - KING KLIN
There's a new king in the music circuit christened 'Klin'. The new-school artiste and businessman knows what he wants and is on top of his growing business as well his love for music and performing arts. Check out King Klin's debut single 'Red Cups'; the pop number on which Klin sings about having a good time is destined to bring life to the party. This is one artiste we should watch out for! #RedCups.
FreshLikeMorningDew: REDCUPS