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The controversy rages on as to whether stars are born or made. For Timon Ayodeji Gabriel, who will mark his 10th birthday next August, the argument seems to favour those who think stars are born. Nigerians, and indeed, the world can be sure they have another music sensation to delight…
Nigerians are assured once again to have a better work-life balance this yuletide with Detty Fest December party sponsored by Bet9ja. The sponsorship deal which is in partnership with select Nigerian music acts – Teni, Wizkid, Davido and Naira Marley, is intended to make this December, a huge boom for…
Periwinkle Estate located at Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I will play host to some of the big stars in the Christian music industry at Unusual Praise Concert put together by the Chapel Of Divine Mercy, Lekki. Speaking at a media conference to herald the annual event on Thursday, Monsignor Paschal…
Nigerian international singer, Aṣa brought the house down at the maiden edition of the Spice TV Lifestyle Honours. Opening her set with the single ‘Fire on the Mountain’ from her self-titled debut album, the audience warmed up to her as models donning pieces from the designer, Torlowei walked the runway.…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The 1950s fashion is billed to meet Jazz music come April at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. Tagged Runway Meet Jazz, the event aims to harmonise the classy worlds of Jazz music and fashion. Speaking at a media meeting to announce the event on Thursday, Afolabi…
Cobhams Asuquo one of Nigeria’s innovative music producers has dropped a new album that will surely be a game changer in the music industry. The album titled ‘For You’ is his first as a performing artiste and it will be released at an exclusive album launch concert to hold in…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Thirty years ago, foremost King of Juju music, King Sunny Ade, was in search of a new guitar. He left the rehearsal hall in search of one. He would later see a guitar that caught his fancy and he spoke to the guitar thus: “you guitar, any music…
Temple Management Company (TMC) is billed to stage a world class concert in honour of Juju maestro, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunny Ade as he turned 70 in September. The show-stopping event is also set to mark the 50-year coronation of the “King” of Nigerian music. With…
JUSTICE GODFREY OKAMGBA The Lagos_Live Festival, an annual cultural event organised by Goethe Institut Nigeria will hold on the 24th to 26th June 2016, at the Freedom Park and Federal Government Press, Lagos Island. Like the previous editions, this year’s festival will focus on visual and performing arts. The festival…
For lovers of exclusive Jazz music, the stage is set for the 5th edition of award winning Jazz Saxophonist Mike Aremu’s show SAX APPEAL 5 billed to hold on Sunday the 26th of June 2016 6pm at the prestigious Expo Centre Eko Hotel & Suites Victoria Island Lagos. To headline…
Premium Bitters liqueur, Campari, will host 2Face this weekend for bagging an honourary degree Masters of Arts degree from Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State. In honour of this great feat, Campari is putting together a huge celebration on Saturday, May 21 2016 at the Rumors Nightclub in Ikeja with some…
Something new is happening in Lagos as fashion and music will meet on the runway. Tagged Runway Jazz, the event will take place from April 29 to 30 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Afolabi Oke, group leader and saxophonist, Sweet Sound and convener of the event…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The venue for our meeting that warm Sunday evening was at Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. I knew it would be an interesting meeting, it was an announcement of the closure of the audition for ‘Sister Act’, a musical drama billed for the stage later in the year. At the…
Ali Baba is a tough boss, I could tell as he takes his seat before media men last Tuesday in the company of the winner, the first and second runners-up of his annual comedy competition, Ali Baba Spontaneity. Bunmi Davies, the producer of his annual comedy show, Ali Baba…
Premiere Records, one of the foremost recording companies in Nigeria, has released a single done by Pa Chris Ajilo featuring Banky W and the new sensation making waves in the saxophone space, Korede Sax. The single was released exclusively on MTN Music+ on the 15th of February 2016, serving as…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The lobby at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria came alive to rhythm of the feet of the rich and famous on Friday, January 1st, 2016. The entrance of the Expo Hall was a little busy when we arrived. Photographers were stooping in clusters in…
The Intercontinental Hotel came alive to the rhythm of the footsteps of famous music producer, Don Jazzy and his crew on Wednesday. Everyone in attendance waited with baited breath for the big announcement to be revealed. It turned out that three years after its inception, foremost music label Mavin Records…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The tables were well laid, the stage set as we all trooped into the meeting room at the top floor of one of the buildings at the Freedom Park, Marina, Lagos to celebrate the first man to change the game in the way arts writers and journalists are…
Famous king of comedy, Ali Baba is billed to lead other comedians of Urhobo, Isoko cultural heritage to a night of fun. Tagged Urhobo/Isoko Comedy All Stars show, it is a forum for unifying the people of the region, according to Ace Comedian and co-programme organiser, Ali Baba. …
Chocolate City chief executive, Audu Maikori, has announced he is stepping down in June. The 40 year old entrepreneur is stepping down after leading the record label company for ten years. According to him, his decision was based on the need to further strengthen the company and allow for the…
