SPECIAL FEATURE: NINO IDIBIA (TUFACE IDIBIA'S SON) OWNS THE SAX

Over the weekend the saying "journey of a million miles begins with a step" played itself out as Nino Idibia a.k.a Fabulous; son to legendary African music icon Tuface Idibia and Sunmbo Adeoye thrilled all in attendance at his mother's conference tagged Inspiring Change 2016.

The handsome copy of his father played the saxophone so well that world renowned saxophonists would cringe out of envy. His mother was all smiles as tears of joy rolled down her face.
Watch the young talent play below in a video uploaded by the mother on her instagram page.

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It's on #inspiringchange2016

A video posted by 💡🎤🌺📚📊Mentor Meets Mentee© (@sunmbo) on Mar 5, 2016 at 7:11am PST

BEHIND THE SCENE PICTURES - DJ SPINALL FT TUFACE IDIBIA & WANDE COAL - MONEY

Vibe, chemistry, laughs and lots of fun was just a tip of the atmosphere during the video shoot of "Money"; another huge tune off the thriving ‘My Story” album by DJ Spinall.

Working with the Legendary King 2baba and super magician Wande Coal on this track was very humbling as the two perfect gentlemen brought their auras, talent and motivation to work.

If the images from behind the scenes are anything to go by then we should all definitely expect a fun filled video directed by "UA-Images", styled by "Angelictouch" and photographed by "Lucci".

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON...TUFACE IDIBIA'S SON NINO PROVES THAT TALENT RUNS IN THE FAMILY

And the opening act for this year's INSPIRING CHANGE CONFERENCE 2016 is the world famous 😄😄😄😄👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎙🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷 Super duper performer, kid Saxophonist with a unique Grace #NinoFabulous 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #ProudlyNigerian. Door opens at 2pm. ADMISSION IS FREE. Click link in BIO👆🏽 to register. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 I'm Super grateful to be blessed with @ninoidibia #proudMum #Inspiringchange2016 #AdesunmboAdeoyeInitiative #transforminglives #inspiringchange photos by @alarastudios 📸

A photo posted by 💡🎤🌺📚📊Mentor Meets Mentee© (@sunmbo) on Feb 29, 2016 at 12:12pm PST

They said talent is divine especially when it is somewhat genetically imbibed and African Legend Tuface Idibia’s son, Nino Fabulous Idibia is a true attestation of the musical gene stance. The handsome and ever smiling young man is set to perform before a huge crowd for the first time.

Nino, unlike most known musicians in the Nigerian music industry, was pictured getting ready with his musical instrument, a trumpet, for his mum, Sumbo Adeoye’s ‘Change Convention’.

I can't keep calm. I'm sooooooo excited for what's coming this Saturday. I'm sure you're thinking, " "Why is Sunmbo so persistent about inviting us to the inspiring change conference coming this weekend"? Well, it's because I believe this program can change your life. I have personally seen the transformations, the successes - the massive growth experienced by our attendees. I have seen businesses and ideas spring up after the conference. Don't just read this, take a step to register and don't just Register, Show up and on Time too. Door opens at 2pm. Guest speaker is Mrs Ibukun Awosika and Admission is Free. #inspiringchange2016 #YesiCan Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this opportunity. Click link in my BIO 👆🏽 or follow @inspiringchang To Register Inspiringchange2016 #wisdomArena #march5th #IWD2016 #YesICan

A photo posted by 💡🎤🌺📚📊Mentor Meets Mentee© (@sunmbo) on Mar 1, 2016 at 5:39am PST

The young man who shows strong facial semblance with his dad most certainly possesses his dad’s musical prowess.

SONG PREMIERE: 2BABA, WAJE AND ICE PRINCE - 50/50

Purple NG brings 2Baba, Waje and Ice Prince together for their theme song entitled“50/50” and like the title implies they are basically preaching gender equality.

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FreshLikeMorningDew: 2BABA, WAJE AND ICE PRINCE - 50/50

2Face, Sound Sultan, General Pype, Joe El, Niyola and more to headline Industry Nite Today

Industry Night will host the Vote Not Fight campaign today, 11th of February, 2015 at Spice Route, VI, Lagos.

The Vote Not Fight campaign is a voter education campaign created with the aim of encouraging Nigerian youth to shun violence and promote unity rather than violence in the upcoming general elections.

There will be special performances by 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, General Pype, and Niyola. Also billed to entertain are Righteous Man, Joel, Peter Clarke, Geoffrey, Rubunu and Shola of Project Fame Season 7.

The event will kick off from 9PM and will feature a couple of surprises for attendants. Individuals who show their PVC and Vote not Fight pledge card will stand a chance to win some cool stuff.

You can follow the hashtag #votenotfightindustrynite for updates on the event.

Vote not Fight online : @votenotfight on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram

Vote not Fight is an initiative of the 2Face Foundation and Young Stars Foundation and is supported by the NDI and USAID.

SPECIAL FEATURE: ALI BABA'S 1ST JANUARY CONCERT

The KING of COMEDY The Honourable AKPOPHIOWHOBO AKPOROBOMEMERERE user friendly name ALI BABA is set to set the coming year 2015 on fire with his first ever concert tagged ALI BABA’S 1^ST JANUARY CONCERT featuring what could be best described as a well tailored array of standup comic relief and award recognition.

Experience 12 class act comedians review major events in 2014, 12 razor sharp comedians roast/toast selected people/events in 2014 and 8 Nigerian pioneers receive Recognition Awards.

Some of the ace entertainment lined up for the evening of great fun are:

Comedians:

Okey Bakassi

Basorge Tariah

Gbenga Adeyinka

Bovi

Seyi Law

Koffi

Funny Bone

Mc Abbey

Akpororo

Bash

Owen Gee

Osama

Artistes:

Tuface

D'Banj

Omawunmi

Bez

Yemi Alade

Waje

Harrysong

Timaya

Sound Sultan

Black Magic

Shola Allyson

Tunde Ednut

Ebony Band

DJs:

Dj Jimmy Jatt

Dj Cuppy

Dj Caise

If you made a FIRST CLASS IN 2014, come with proof to #January1stConcert… You might just be walking away with your #1stOneMillionNaira in 2015. No proof no consideration

Freebies are also available courtesy of Ali Baba himself. All you have to do is visit your twitter and tweet why you deserve a ticket to the concert with the hashtag ‪#‎WhyYouDeserveAticket

Date: 1^st January 2015

Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island Lagos

Time: 4 pm

Tickets: N5, 000 (Regular) & N10, 000 (V.I.P)

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT EKO HOTEL, SILVERBIRD GALLERIA, IKEJA MALL, MVP, QUILOX NITE CLUB. CALL 08033330000

MUSIC PREMIERE: IF I GOT IT - T-PAIN FT 2FACE & AKON

Finally, a multi-platinum-selling American artiste features a Nigerian artiste on his new promo single. T-Pain‘s new joint “If I Got It” featuring Senegalese-American superstar Akon and Nigeria’s very own 2face Idibia.

As you already know, 2face and T-Pain worked together on “Rainbow (Remix)” and 2face has always had a great relationship with Akon, so this should come as no surprise. However, it still is! And I’m sure you’re as excited as I am.

Big collaboration!

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VIDEO PREMIERE: RAINBOW - 2FACE FT T-PAIN

2Face Idibia premieres his new video for the remix of Rainbow featuring T-Pain.

Yes people, you read the 1st line correctly – the video for the colossal collaboration between legendary African/Nigerian RnB act 2Face Idibia and American superstar T-Pain - RAINBOW REMIX has dropped less.

Directed by Bla G and shot in Atlanta, U.S.A, Rainbow remix is the remix to 2Face Idibia’s popular single – Rainbow which was officially released back in April 2012.

On an already awesome song, TPain brought his t-paining autotune flavoured RnB flavour sealing Rainbow as a classic tune for daaays! “No matter rain or sunshine, I cant wait to make you mine…” Rainbow was on his 2012 album release Away & Beyond.

Idibia is one of Africa’s most successful modern-day artists having won BET’s Best International Artist Award and MTV Africa’s Artist of the Year Award. With five studio albums under his belt, Idibia is excited about continuing his journey into the International Music scene with help from artist friends like T-Pain.

He is currently in the studio finalizing a few new tracks that will appear on his deluxe re-release album, Away and Beyond: The Ascension, due in March. Similar to “Rainbow,” the album will also feature remixes to other original album tracks from Away and Beyond

The Ascension will be released under 960 Music Group, parent label to Idibia’s own Hypertek Digital.

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FREE BEAT: AFRO THINGS - KUKBEAT (FLORIDA'S CRY AFROBEAT VERSION)

Kukbeat currently one of the hottest music producer in Nigeria right now has worked with top musical acts like 2face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Solid Star, Faze, Bracket, Flavour, Chuddy K and so many more in and out of the country and have also contributed to some great tunes we listen to this include the newly Faze single "Lambo" and also Ogbanje by Alabai.

Due to popular demands Kukbeat has decided to give out a free beat titled “Afro Things”.

It is a remake of the original track by Florida "Cry" in an Afrobeat way.

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NEWS ALERT: 2FACE SIGNS SIR VICTOR UWAIFO TO HYPERTEK DIGITAL

2face officially announced the signing of Prof (Sir) Victor Efosa Uwaifo to Hypertek Digital.Prof. (Sir) Victor Efosa Uwaifo (M.O.N) was born on 1st of March 1941 in Benin City, Nigeria. He attended Western Boys High School in Benin City and St. Gregory's College, Lagos between 1957 and 1961.

Watch the exclusive Video and why 2face Decided to Sign him.

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EVENT ALERT: WIZKID LEADS PERFORMANCE SQUAD FOR CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2013

The stage is set for the 2013 Channel O Awards which will see performances from African acts including Kenyan Victoria Kimani, Zimbabwe’s Buffalo Souljah, Nigeria’s Wizkid, KCEE and a host of others.

The award show which marks its 10 edition will be graced by singers, DJs, video producers – Mafikizolo, Fuse ODG, Ice Prince, 2face Idibia, P Square, Wizkid, P Unit, Sarkodie, Sauti Sol, Chidinmma, Radio and Weasel, Kaakie, Jesse Jagz, Tiwa Savage, The Soil, Burna boy, Khuli Chana, DJ Malvado, DJ Ganyani and others. It will be hosted by rappers, Naeto C and AKA

The event holds on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Walter Sisulu Square, in Kliptown Soweto, South Africa – and will be broadcast LIVE across Africa on Channel O.

MUSIC PREMIERE: GLASSES UP - DJ JIMMY JATT FT 2FACE, SOUND SULTAN, BURNA BOY AND YUNG GREYC

Iconic and legendary DJ, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt has never failed to bring an ensemble of talented and renowned artists along with some great talent on the rise together to give us great music. Glasses Up is an afro pop song with the likes of 2Face, Sound Sultan, Burna Boy and Yung Greyc. Produced by TY-Mix, its flavours will hit the perfect spot on the palates of music lovers.

It is indeed time to put your Glasses Up and celebrate years of great music and musicians as the veterans and the new come together here to create a fine tune.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: I Heard FOZ From 2face's Song - Ice Prince on NigezieTv #RUNZ

Nigezie Tv had a one on one conversation with Ice Prince Zamani and in this interview, He shared with Nigezie Tv his relationship with Chocolate City, his upcoming 'FIRE OF ZAMANI' CONCERT and what to expect from the album. IcePrince confessed to Nigezie Tv that he first heard FOZ from 2face's Song.

Watch and Enjoy This Interview as we anticipate the '''Fire of Zamani' Concert this Saturday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.

It will be featuring Olamide, MMG Rapper Wale, Ruby Gyang, Emma Nyra, Burna Boy, Don Jazzy, Chip, Yung L and others.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: TRACE Urban presents Dammy Krane on The Seat

It’s Dammy Krane for the girls, but as always he's repping the boys heavily on this episode of The Seat with TRACE Urban.

The young talent who is signed to Nigeria’s living legend, 2Face Idibia’s Hypertek Entertainment is a very vibrant young man, you can see this in his latest video release for Lobatan.

We gave Dammy Krane the opportunity to grace “The Seat” and tell us more about himself. Things you wouldn't ordinarily know merely by looking at his very jolly character. Little did we know that Dammy had so many secrets about himself, family, relationships and emotions. He reveals a whole lot on this episode of The Seat.

P.S – Yes there is something about Yvonne Nelson in there.

You got to love this guy’s energy.

Watch and Enjoy.

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VIDEO PREMIERE: IFE DI MMA - TONY ONE WEEK & 2FACE IDIBIA

A few months ago it was announced that 2face Idibia and prolific high-life singer Tony Week had been working on a duet. If you have never heard 2face Idibia speak or sing in igbo then get ready to be thrilled as the two combine force on this new track, titled " Ife Di Mma".

Tony One Week who delved into politics is currently a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

He is popularly known for his hit songs 'Onwa December' and 'Everybody Gyrate'.

The duo visited Foster Zeeno's zAnE pRo Studios to record the track with productions credits from Masterkraft.

The video was shot by Capital Hill's Clarence Peters.

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kel V ft 2FACE IDIBIA - LIMBO (Viral Dance Video)

Here is a Viral Dance Video for the HIT SINGLE "LIMBO" - KEL V featuring Africa's finest 2FACE IDIBIA.. and there's a CATCH.. $1, 500 for the most electrifying Limbo dance entry. WOW!! Guys can you do the LIMBO better than KEL V? GET DANCING.

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VIDEO: CELEBS TURN OUT FOR TUFACE IDIBIA'S "A MILLION VOICES FOR PEACE" PROJECT SHOOT

Music superstars and entertainment icons came out en-masse to support the Nigerian music star 2face Idibia during the campaign video shoot for his ‘A Million Voices for Peace’ (MVP) project.

Some of the celebrities spotted during the photo session include rapper Ice Prince Zamani, Sound Sultan and the Naija Ninja crew, Comedian Ali Baba, Skales, Iyanya, Shaydee, D’tunes, Sean Tizzle etc

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PICTURE OF THE NEW MONTH: TUFACE IDIBIA ASKS NIGERIAN LEADERS TO GIVE PEACE A CHANCE

Africa’s R&B King Tuface Idibia is certainly taking the talk to the people that are at the helm of affairs in the country. 

I vote 4 peace. How about u pic.twitter.com/ReGCwUJBdl
— Innocent Idibia (@2faceidibia) September 11, 2013

The gifted music maestro two weeks ago posted via his instagram account, pictures of him addressing a certain governor of one of the states in Nigeria and tagged it… “Give peace a chance #jostified”.

Maybe when celebs start taking same toll, our leaders would listen. Kudos 2Baba.

MUSIC PREMIERE: FALLING REMIX - CHINGY FT TUFACE IDIBIA AND MAY7VEN

Award-winning US rap star CHINGY marks his return to the music landscape in 2013 with the massive Afrobeats remix of his latest single “Falling” featuring African music legend 2FACE and Queen of Afrobeats May7ven, which received is radio premiere across Africa and the UK over the past two days – in Nigeria on Beat FM and Cool FM, in the UK on DJ Abrantee’s Afrobeats show on Choice FM as well as on Cloud FM in Tanzania and South Africa’s YFM and Metro FM.

Produced by Triple O Productions, who has previously produced hit records for 2Face, Sound Sultan, Sean Paul and Darey, this glorious drums-led remix sees the legend himself 2Face in such excellent fashion with his trademark vocals, infectious flow and memorable lyrics with the Afrobeats Queen May7ven bringing her beautiful soprano notes and adlibs to the forefront on the song’s chorus and bridge.

Currently on tour in Australia with Fabolous and Omarion, Chingy has been having a very resurgent 2013 with the release of the Chingology EP and starring in the latest season VH1’s hugely popular reality TV series Couples Therapy, now in its third season. Chingy is also about to embark on both a UK-wide and Nigerian tour in November.

To be released on iTunes and all other digital stores shortly with the remix single set to take over radio airwaves and dance floors across Africa and Europe in the coming months, listen and enjoy this resounding “Falling (Remix)” below.

2Face Idibia And Sound Sultan – One (Freestyle)

African music stars, 2Face and Sound Sultan were in the Hip-Tv studios shooting the a Million Voices for Peace Campaign. An acoustic version of Sound Sultan’s single “One” from his forthcoming album "Me, My Mouth and Eye" was rendered in between the kick. Watch video below and enjoy the stars visual freestyle.

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