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Friday, October 21, 2011
D’banj fights Kelly Hansome over alleged copyright infringement
Posted By Jay Doherty International
The stage appears set for a court battle between two Nigeria’s music artistes, award winning hip-hop star, D’banj and Kelly Hansome over alleged copyright infringement. A statement from Mo’ Hits Record (D’banj’s music label) media Company, Media Image Managers revealed that the duo would be heading to the court room soon if all efforts to make Kelly Hansome to withdraw the new song, a remix of D’banj’s I’m Feeling Good, which Hansome had released on the Internet, fail.
Mo’ Hits alleged that the D’banj’s song, I’m Feeling Good, was leaked in the process of recording and it finally found it’s way into Kelly Hansome’s hands who quickly did a ‘remix’. “It shows how slippery the nation’s entertainment sector is,” the star’s publicist said in the statement. The statement read: “Do take notice that Mo’Hits Records Limited is the lawful owner of rights to the recorded material (I’m Feeling Good) being touted by one Kelechi Obinna Orji a.k.a. Kelly Hansome or persons acting for him. Mo’Hits Records Limited has not granted the said rights to Mr. Hansome or to anyone else. Mr. Hansome’s possession and offering of the material at issue is unauthorized, unjustified, inexcusable and downright illegal; the subject of current civil and criminal proceedings.” Mo’ Hits advised anyone not to “publish, offer, play, copy, post or howsoever treat with the said material if or when it is offered to you.” Hansome through his lawyer had denied any wrong doing. “If that position does not change, Mo’ Hits will be left with no choice than to seek redress in the law court but in the intermission, any third party that does not want to be dragged into this litigation should desist from promoting the work in any form,” the statement warned.
MC Loph's pregnant fiancee, Nkiru Orji, who was in the car that killed the musician, his sister and cousin, has been discharged from the hospital after partially recovering from the injuries she sustained from the fatal accident. Nkiru, who is now in stable health, is incredibly still pregnant. Isn't God wonderful?
Meanwhile MC Loph will begin his final journey on Sunday Oct 23, with a candle light procession/tribute concert at Ojez , National stadium, Surulere. The wake keep is on Thursday Oct 27, and he will be buried at his home town, Igwuaro, Umunze, Anambra state on Friday Oct 28th.
May his soul continue to rest in peace..amen.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
NOTJUSTOK.COM Announces THE OFFICIAL Performance LINE-UP for Music Concert on Dec 17, 2011 Posted on October 20th, By Jay Doherty International
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lagos, Nigeria – (October 19, 2011) – NotJustOk, announces the official launch of the NotJustOk Music
Concert, scheduled to take place on December 17th, 2011 at GET Arena, in
Lagos, Nigeria.
The NotJustOk Music Concert is an opportunity for artists, whose
music and work have received loads of support from the site, to connect
with the fans who provide that support. By visiting the music site daily
to listen, download and/or buy albums, these loyal fans support not
only the artist, but the entire Nigerian music industry, which has in
the past few years experienced immense growth both at home in Africa,
and internationally.
Organizers of the concert are working hard, to ensure that this
premiere concert is one that fans and attendees will be talking about
long after the concert is over. As part of this, they are putting
together a stellar performance line-up which currently consists of the
following artistes: The Mo’Hits Allstars, Choc Boiz (M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince
and Brymo), EME Crew (Banky W, Wizkid, Skales), eLDee ‘the Don’, Tiwa
Savage, Lami, Mo’cheddah, SauceKid, Show Dem Camp, Sound Sultan,
Timaya,Chidinma, Myke, Iyanya, Eva, RuggedMan, Ikechukwu, Kelly Hansome,
Kennis Music, Iceberg Slim, Kefee, Dammy Krane, Yung6ix, Davido and a host of other performers soon to be announced.
The NotJustOk Music Concert is an extension of the rapidly growing
NotJustOk brand, first established in 2006 as a music blog providing
lovers of Nigerian music, a one stop online destination for new Nigerian
music content. Over the years, NotJustOk has grown in leaps and bounds,
from a music blog to becoming the number one house-hold name in
Nigerian music online media. The NotJustOk team has achieved this great
feat by providing an online media platform that delivers new Nigerian
music from all genres, music videos, and overall music content on a
daily basis.
Over the next couple of weeks the organizers, in conjunction with their media partners (HipOn TV, Prime Time Africa, theBeat99.9FM, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, BellaNaija and The NetNG)
will continue to unveil more concert details, and advise that for more
information on the NotJustOk Music Concert, NotJustOk.com, advertisement
and sponsorship opportunities, and real time updates, you should visit
the website @ www.notjustok.com; Like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/notjustokpage; and Follow on Twitter @NotJustOk .
For Sponsorship and other Enquiries please call 07033851022 or 08033921012. About: NotJustOk is the leading Nigerian online music
platform that provides Nigerian and African music lovers from around the
world easy, 24/7 access to musical content. Voted #1 Nigerian music
website for two years in a row (2010, 2011), NotJustOk is on a mission
to spread Nigerian music to all corners of the globe
Watch the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards – Nigerian Cypher – Male & Female
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 08:55 PM By Jay Doherty International
There has so been so much chatter about the Naija BET Cypher! BET finally aired it a few days ago and now the video his hit the internet.
The men featured include Ice Prince, M.I, Sauce Kid, Naeto C, Modenine and X.O Senavoe. The female rappers were Sasha, Blaise, Muna, Zee and Eva. They were supported by DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Hazel Eyez.
You’ve got to have a favourite! So tell us, who nailed it.
Nominees Announced for Africa Fashion Awards 2011- Jewel by Lisa, Maki Oh & Christie Brown Make The List!
Posted on wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 8:32 PM
By Jay Doherty International The
nominations are out for the Africa Fashion Awards which will have
Africa’s fashion industry holding their collective breath at the highly
anticipated event which concludes the runway show at Africa Fashion Week
on October 22.
Africa Fashion Week runs from October 20-23 with 18 shows at the
Sandton Convention Centre, presenting designers from South Africa,
Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, London, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone,
Tanzania, Uganda, the United States and Zimbabwe.
In the Africa Fashion Awards – which include the coveted Designer of
the Year (Africa) – nomination criteria are for designers whose work
represents the strong emergence of a global African aesthetic along with
relevant international reach. “By creating a platform that is relevant and credible both in
Africa and internationally, the Africa Fashion Awards are positioned to
be the authority on African fashion excellence to a global industry. As
such, the awards focus not only on designers showing at AFW, but reach
beyond that to recognize industry excellence and outstanding
contributions by industry members of African descent world-wide,” says African Fashion International Executive Chairperson Dr Precious Moloi – Motsepe.
A rigorous selection for the Africa Fashion Awards has been made by a
panel of local and international leaders in the fashion and media
industry; with final judging set to take place during Africa Fashion
Week for the various award categories.
Nominees in the various categories include (last year’s winners in brackets):
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – AFRICA
(BLACK COFFEE)
1. Deola Sagoe
2. David Tlale
3. Kluk CGDT
4. Soucha
5. Jewel By Lisa
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – INTERNATIONAL
(DURO OLOWU)
1. Alexander Koutny
2. Bunmi Koko
3. Casely Hayford
4. Suno
5. Ozwald Boateng
EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – AFRICA
(ITUEN BASI)
1. Thula Sindi
2. Avant
3. Kiki Clothing
4. Maki Oh
5. Christie Brown
EMERGING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – INTERNATIONAL
(BUNMI KOKO)
1. Gozi
2. Mataano
3. Korto Momolu
4. Mimi Plange
5. Angelo Van Mol
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
(KOTO BOLOFO)
1. Simon Deiner
2. Steve Tanchel
3. Andrew Dosunmu
4. Viviane Sassen
5. Warwick Saint
FASHION COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
(BELLANAIJA.COM)
1. Chioma Nnadi
2. Elle Magazine South Africa
3. Haute Africa Fashion
4. iFashion
5. Milisuthando Bongela
MODEL OF THE YEAR
(SESSILEE LOPEZ)
1. Atuai Deng
2. Candice Swanepoel
3. Grace Bol
4. Nyasha Matonhodze
5. Ajuma Nasanyana
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO HAIR DIRECTION
(SAADIQUE)
1. Becks Buki
2. Kevin Epstein
3. Johnnie Sapong
4. Randolph Gray
5. Errol Douglas
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MAKE-UP DIRECTION
(PAT MCGRATH)
1. Faith Seoue
2. Lesley Whitby
3. Liz van der Merwe
4. Nthato Mashishi
5. Eryca Freemantle
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO FASHION STYLING
(EDWARD ENNINFUL)
1. Felipe Mazibuko
2. Jenny Andrew
3. Louw Kotze
4. Sabrina Henry
5. Cynthia Lawrence-John
ACCESSORIES DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
(ALBERTUS SWANEPOEL)
1. Anita Quansah
2. Maya Antoun
3. Mickael Kra
4. Missibaba
5. Piece
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AFRICAN FASHION
(MARIANNE FASSLER)
1. Iman
2. Alphadi
3. Bethann Hardison
4. Jackie Burger
Apart from the top end ramp shows, with many designers on the
continent gearing their collection for potential business with the rest
of the world, local & international media, trend influencers,
retail-industry specialists and fashion industry insiders will descend
on Africa Fashion Week for seminars on fashion development as well as
the concurrent Africa Fashion Trade Expo.
Over 12 000 people are expected to attend fashion week and an additional 2000 predicted for the Expo.
Congratulations to all the nominees!
court case over the kidnap of the football star's dad begins
By Jay Doherty International Oct 19, 2011 -08:30pm
Police in Jos have arraigned seven persons in
connection with the kidnap of Pa Michael Obi, father of the Chelsea
star, Mikel Obi. They included a Nigerien and two soldiers, who were
former members of the Special Task Force.
The seven were brought before a Federal High Court, in Jos on three
counts of conspiracy, kidnapping and terrorism. When the charges were
read to them, they all pleaded not guilty.
Those arraigned before Justice Ambrose Alagoa were Sule Ibrahim (a
Nigerien) Basil Chukwuma, Friday, Ifeanyi Hycinth, Jacob Zekeri, and the
two soldiers Jaduwa Thalma and Victor Essien. The crime allegedly
committed by the accused, according to the court, is contrary to section
516 of the criminal code and section 1 sub-section 2 (c) of the
terrorism Act 2011.
The charge reads, “At about 12th of August 2011, along Rayfield road
Jos, Jos South local government of Plateau state, you agreed to commit
an act of terrorism; an attack on person’s life which may cause serious
bodily harm and kidnapping of a person when you attacked one Michael
Obi, brutalised him, forced him into a waiting military vehicle and
later transferred him into a Peugeot car with registration NO BG 282 GWA
and took him to Kano where you demanded for a N1bn ransom as condition
for his release.”
Another Celebrity Baby! It’s a Baby Girl for Beauty Queen Stephanie & Footballer Kalu Uche
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at10:28 AM
By Jay Doherty International
Congrats to Stephanie & Kalu Uche.
The footballer and his beauty queen bride have welcomed their first child!
A beautiful and healthy baby girl.
The baby was born in the United States of America on Tuesday 18th October 2011.
Congrats!
Nollywood icon Jim
Iyke, has stepped into the shoes of celebrities like Russell Simmons,
Jay-Z and lately Kanye West by bringing out his new clothing line called
“Untamed Closet”.
He is working with celebrity makeup
artist, Ewan Walker, who is the exclusive makeup artist and production
Manager for Untamed closet.
The date of its official launching is yet to be announced but you pay an unofficial visit to its store location/headquarters.
The address is:
No8 Ogbagi Street,Area 11, Garki 2,Abuja,
Phone: 234-9876-6080.
Check out the pictures below, they are untamed indeed!
Posted on October 19th, 2011 By Jay Doherty International
OK! Joe EL is sick! … . Kennis Music next-rated
superstar, Joe EL, recently jumped on a Masterkraft production in one of
their numerous studio sessions and recorded this lovely freestyle.
Let’s go ahead and call it… “Love Song“.
Sweet music for the mind, body and soul! Listen up!
Produced by MasterKraft
Nollywood Star Mike Ezuruonye & his wife Keke welcome their first child – a baby boy!
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 09:00 PM
By Jay Doherty International
It’s a great day for Nollywood star, Mike Ezuruonye! His wife, Keke has given birth totheir first child – a healthy and cute baby boy.
Just a few hours ago, Mike announced the birth to close friends as he exclaimed “The HE that would be GREATER than me arrives…Praise GOD”
Baby Ezuruonye was born at the St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mike & Keke tied the knot 11 months ago on Saturday 13th November 2010
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 09:00 AM
By Jay Doherty International
2Face Idibia‘s talent is undeniable!
The gifted superstar has just released a new video for one of the most loved tracks off his most recent album, “Unstoppable – The International Edition“.
The song is titled “Outside” and the video was directed by Godfather Productions.
Nollywood star actress Omotola
Jalade-Ekeinde might not have made the Forbes list of Top 40 Most
Influential Celebrities in Africa like her rival Genevieve Nnaji did but
will certainly be delighted to know that she has won the award for
‘Favourite West African Actress’ at the 2011 edition of the Screen
Nation Film and Television Awards.
Omosexy edged out Nigerian actors Funke
Akindele, Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson, and her Ghanaian counterparts
Jackie Appiah and Ama K Abebrese.
The awards which took place on Sunday,
October 16, 2011 was held at the IndigoO2 and was hosted by Angellica
Bell and Michael Underwood.
Past recipients of awards include Hollywood legends Morgan Freeman and Danny Glover.
Check out the full list of winner below…
Male Performance in Film – Clint Dyer
Female Performance in Film – Thandie Newton
Male Performance in TV – Nonso Anozie
Female Performance in TV – Wunmi Mosaku
Favourite Male TV Star – Arinze Kene
Favourite Female TV Star – Tameka Empson
Emerging Talent – La Charne Jolly
Young Shooting Star – Daniel Kaluuya
Comedy Performer – Andy Osho
Diversity in Factual Production – Saving Africa’s Witch Children
Diversity in Drama Production – Luther
Favourite Urban Movie – Anuvahood
Favourite Music Video Performance – Tinie Tempah
Independent Spirit Film Production – Obi Emelonye
Achievement in Cinematic Direction – Thomas Ikimi
International Film – Why Did I Get Married Too
US Screen Personality Male – Tyler Perry
US Screen Personality Female – Monique
Best West African Film – The Mirror Boy
Favourite West African Action – Miajid Michel
Favourite West African Actress – Omotola Jolade
The Screen Nation Foundation comprises of
black British film and television professionals from all within the UK
including actors, writers, directors and producers. Designed to empower
and encourage diversity with the motion picture and audio-visual
industries, The Foundation primarily agrees on the annual list of
categories and nominees via a committee vote.
posted on oct 18th, 2011 By Jay Doherty International.
Popular Nollywood actor and producer Fred
Amata is facing some real ‘drama’, as on Thursday, October 13, 2011 he
was reportedly brought before the Magistrates’ court for allegedly owing
a year’s rent, News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) has reported.
Several newspapers last weekend reported
that Amata was dragged to court by the plaintiff – Mr. I.F Fadoyebo, a
landlord, who told the court in his statement that the respected actor
owed him N600,000, being the yearly rent for his apartment.
Fadoyebo also said his four-bedroom
bungalow situated at 8, Razaq Balogun Street, Surulere was occupied by
Amata illegally as he failed to pay his rent for a year. He stressed
that he had served the actor a quit notice but he failed to acknowledge
it.
The News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) has also
reported that Amata never showed up in court on the said day. But we are
told Amata’s lawyer Chris Okoh was present to tell the court that his
client was ill and couldn’t appear in court.
The case has been adjourned to Tuesday, October 18, 2011 for further hearing.
Speaking with our reporters, Amata said he
was mourning the death of his mother who passed away on Thursday,
September 15, 2011. ‘You’ll have to book an appointment, I’m mourning
the death of my mother and I want all that to pass away before I move
on’, Amata told Nigerian Entertainment Today.
Amata in his career has starred in over 39
movies and directed or produced over 20 home videos. In 2006, he starred
in the Nigerian-British historical drama film ‘Amazing Grace‘. He is
brother to popular actor Zack Amata and producer/director Jeta Amata.
9ice set to release 'Bashorun Gaa' and 'Versus'
The Alapomeji frontman is to release new LPs soon
posted on october 18th, 2011 By Jay Doherty International
The high anticipation of his double albums
"BASHORUN GAA" and "VERSUS" has prompted Nigerian born music superstar
9ice, to promote three singles prior to the release of the albums. This
move is seemingly being made to whet the appetite of awaiting fans and
also to give an idea of what to expect from the proverbial lyricist who
has undeniably created niche for himself that is yet to be matched.
The three singles, "SHAKASHIKI" from his Bashorun Gaa album, "ALL
THE WAY" featuring the duo "P-Square" and "LONI NI" features the late
Dagrin from his Versus Album are quite infectious upon first listen.
These songs find 9ice giving us a refined, smoother, updated, version of
the sweet melody he became famous for while still being delivered with a
positive message in a mixture of Nigerian dialects, Pidgin and English.
9ice, who has apparently been busy working hard towards the release
of both albums, has three previous albums under his belt titled
"Certificate", "Gongo Aso" and "Tradition". In a feat no other
indigenous Nigerian artist has attempted to try, the double albums
"Bashorun Gaa" and "Versus" will be his 4th and 5th album respectively.
He is also working on relasing videos for some of the major songs on the
albums.
Bashorun Gaa has songs like Everyday, Display, Attitude, Juwonlo,
3310, Takoto, Buje Budanu, Shakashiki and many More. Versus has songs
like Tempo feat Banky W, Life is beautiful feat 2face Idibia, Iya
Alariya feat King Sunny Ade (KSA), Mayabiaku featuring Duncan Mighty, I
Matter ft. Timaya, Health is Wealth feat K1 (Kwam 1 Ultimate) and more.
FN Exclusive: Sneak Peek – Monalisa Chinda as the 2011 Port Harcourt Carnival Queen
Posted on Monday, October 18th, 2011
By Jay Doherty International
Trust FN to bring you all the freshest scoop from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt to Enugu and everywhere else!
This weekend, Nollywood star Monalisa Chinda flew to her homecity Port Harcourt along with her glam squad – Makeup artist/beauty entrepreneur Banke Meshida-Lawal and stylist Ezinne Chinkata.
The purpose of the trip was to shoot the ad campaign for the 2011 Port Harcourt Carnival which is taking place in December 2011.
As a “Port Harcourt girl”, Monalisa has
been chosen as the face of the campaign and the carnival! The shoot took
place at the Tourist Beach of the Le Meridien Port Harcourt.
jaydohertyinternational.blogspot.com will
bring you the official campaign shots once they are released. In the
interim, we just had to grab a quick sneak peek for you.
Posted on October 18th, 2011 By Jay Doherty International
ROAD MAP TO THE HEADIES
IN THE BEGINING…
Since it kicked off in 2006 at the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre,
Lagos, The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards) has been the byword of reward
for musical excellence and creativity. The highly esteemed award event
has over these years grown to be the standard by which music talents are
measured and music careers defined. In 2011, the yardstick has
amplified as the premise of everything revolving around the awards is to
“Stand out, Surpass and “Break From The Norm”. Join the Hip Hop World
entourage as we account and map our way on this mind-blowing experience
to the Headies in October. Hip Hop World Awards Also Becomes The Headies
To begin the campaign for the Awards in 2011 was the adoption of an
affable name to also refer to the awards; an initiation that brought
about the adoption of The Headies from ‘Headie’ – the name for the
distinctive 21 carat gold-plated Hip Hop World Award plaque. The Headie
which appears in the form of a man shouting represents the young,
vibrant and talented individual who is ready and able to take on the
best musical talents in the world and has not lost confidence in his own
abilities despite the daunting challenges presented by his environment.
Unlike hitherto Hip Hop World Award ceremonies, The Headies in 2011
marked a total budge from the tradition, as from time immemorial the
Awards have always been held in May or June. But, as a patriotic and
social conscious brand, organizers of the Awards decided to accommodate
the 2011 general elections in Nigeria into their calendar of activities.
This factor made the dates for the Awards to move a few months further
into the year, but with an undisclosed date at the time. Production of the Theme Song
On May 25, Nigerian music talents Wizkid, Ice Prince, Samklef and Waje
were hosted at The Headies secretariat for an official briefing on the
direction of the Headies theme song titled “Breaking from the Norm”. The
song which had in addition to the previously mentioned artistes, rapper
Ill Bliss became available to the general public on June 12 after each
artistes’ respectively visited Samklef’s studio for recording sessions.
The song has a total duration of 4 minutes and 33 seconds.
Prod. By Samklef Call for Entries Open
A month earlier, on April 25, a call for entry was announced and
artistes from all over the country were given the opportunity to send in
their musical works for nomination at the sixth edition of the Awards.
This year was also different as the year in review was between December
2009 and February 2011, unlike the usual eligibility period from
December of a previous year to November of the next year. The entry
period was opened till the end of May with a stack of over 2,000 entries
in brown envelopes from the four cardinal points of Nigeria. The Pedigree of Hosts
As activities keep brewing towards the Awards, the Hosts for the Headies
was made public on June 14. And to reinforcing past hosts like Darey
Art-Alada in 2006; D’Banj and Tana in 2007; Dakore and Basketmouth in
2008; Banky W and Kemi Adetiba in 2009, except for 2010 when a voiceover
called “Voice of God” was used instead. Now in 2011, after several
months of deliberation in-house, two entertainment industry players from
the movie and music industry respectively were chosen to host and
co-host the event; Rita Dominic and eLDee Tha Don, both of whom are
active and well-respected individuals in their fields. A few weeks
later, the Hosts were engaged in a photo shoot session which further
unveiled their merging personalities as the euphoria on set was way
beyond exciting and humorous as Rita and eLDee played pranks and said
jokes. The photos speak more!
Premiere Media Appearance
Still on the Hosts, on the 12th of July a date was scheduled for an
official and premiere media visit to the Beat 99.9FM studio – an urban
radio station on Keffe Street, Lagos Island. However, due to unforeseen
conditions only Rita Dominic and the Headies media team made it to Beat
FM that morning, as eLDee Tha Don was stuck in Port Harcourt due to
flight rearrangements and couldn’t make in to Lagos. The interview with
Olisa Adibua and Orheka, both On-air personalities, didn’t begin until
11am. The interview had Rita Dominic speak on her role at this year’s
Hip Hop World Awards (The Headies), her compatibility with her co-host,
her preparedness and expectations at the awards, and her personal life
and career. During the course of the interview, eLDee Tha Don made a
call through to the studio and was put on air as he answered questions
from fans about the awards and his expectations too. Following all these
and to round –off the visit, the Headies theme song was officially
premiered on radio after which online platforms shared it. Like it
wasn’t splendid a day already, coincidence had that day as Rita
Dominic’s birthday and she was surprised by the Headies team with a cake
and more items. Camera’s kept clicking and smiles covered the faces of
everyone with the padded studio as the Headies theme song played on air. Behind the Lights, Camera and Action!
A few weeks later, the Hosts were summoned again, but this time all
routes led to Koga studio in Oregun, Lagos for the video shoot for the
Awards’ promo. The shoot was held at two different times to accommodate
the Hosts who had slightly conflicting schedules. The video shoot had a
few Headie team members around; as the Awards’ Executive Producer, Ayo
Animashaun, Creative Director – Steve Babaeko, the Hosts – eLDee and
Rita, Stylist – Bolaji Animashaun, Video Director and Producer – Gbenga
Salu, Photographer – Shola Animashaun, makeup artiste, press
photographers, HipTv crew and more. The shoots on either day started
after noon respectively and chopped into the night unnoticed as everyone
got stuck to the scripts and lines of their job descriptions within the
green studio room and lost track of time.
And the Jury is Summoned
As most of these activities went on simultaneously, so also did the
nomination committee or jury sit every weekend since the call for entry
closed on May 31. They had the obligation to come up with a reliable and
valid nominees list for the Awards. This jury was as a necessity
constituted of renowned individuals and professionals from the Nigerian
music industry either as practitioners or stakeholders, this was so the
selection process was handled by experts familiar with the industry. The
Jury was headed by ace Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt. After two
months of painstaking collation, deliberations, arguments, research and
documentation, the 21 category Headies nominees list was finally
released on the 2nd of August, 2011. As one of the most anticipated
periods of the Awards, the list was officially announced over radio, on
the Headies official website and across press and media platforms across
the country. In total the nominees list in 2011 had 58 nominees spread
over these 21 categories. Not forgetting that a new category was
introduced this year; the “Best Conscious Song of the Year” to further
accommodate and reward positive message oriented and social corrective
songs that meet the jury’s requirements in areas of composition,
production, concept and acceptability. A similar inclusion to the
nomination category also came up in 2009 when the “Best Street Hop”
category introduced to reward indigenous songs. 9 Voting Categories Released
Two weeks after the nominees list was announced, the short messaging
service (SMS) and online voting platforms were opened to the public.
Both mediums for voting came about in order to reduce and check
shortcomings and possible voters’ pranks and maneuvering, while coming
up with the most reliable and valid empirical voting results possible.
Nine categories were opened to voting this year; Artiste of the Year,
Song of the Year, Next Rated, Best Street Hop, Best Music Video, Best
Pop Single, Best RnB Single, Best Conscious Song of the Year and African
Artiste of the Year. Heading to The Headies
At this stage in the build up to the Awards, people have almost gotten
weary of asking of when and where the awards would take place. As
previously scheduled dates were changed and rumours of the event moving
outside Lagos circulated like ripples on water bodies. However, finally
and definitely certain people’s curiosity can be laid to rest as the
Headies (Hip Hop World Awards) will be holding at the Exhibition Center,
Eko Hotel&Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on the 22nd of October,
2011. A-list performances have been billed to perform on that day,
alongside surprise performances from Nigerian and other African Acts.
While we all bask on the news of when the Awards will hold and make apt
preparations, a few pre-award events like the nominees party, media tour
and more are also anticipated with details withheld.
Brace yourself Lagos, Nigeria…as all routes lead to the final destination –The Headies on October 22, 2011.
Lifestyles of the Rich & the Famous! Wizkid, Bracket, Banky W at DJ Jimmy Jatt’s Birthday Bash
Posted on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 7:06pm
By Jay Doherty International
DJ Jimmy Jatt with Bracket
DJ Jimmy Jatt celebrated his birthday on Saturday, 15th of October 2011. The event which took place at Deuces in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was sponsored by 360nobs in partnership with Soundcity and Champagne Baron De Rothschild.
Check out photos below.
Posted on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 5:00 PM
By Jay Doherty International
The Mo’Hits “Oliver” competition has ended and the winners will be announced soon.
However, the Oliver Twist craze is definitely not dying down.
Check out “Oliver Don Twist” by AREA
Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Jay Doherty International
Who says mad men can’t fall in love?? Terry G drops a video for “Baby Don’t Go“; one of the previously released singles off his new album “Terry Gzuz“.
On this one, he takes a break from letting us know just how mentally
unstable he is, and decides to focus on matters of the heart. Dude keeps
doing his thing regardless of what anyone says.
In other news, look out for Terry G’s mixtape titled … Lucifer! (No, I’m not kidding).
Directed by Terry G, Produced by Terry G, Mixed/Mastered by Terry G. He does it all!
Feel free to pick up the album if you haven’t done so already.
Flavour N’Abania, Lizha James, Cabo Snoop, Ice Prince, L-Tido & a
host of African music stars set to perform at the 2011 Channel O Music
Video Awards
Posted on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 6:46 PM
By Jay DDoherty International
A stunning line-up of hot, contemporary African talent is set to ignite the LIVE broadcast of the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards driven by Hyundai.
Taking place on Friday 11 November, this year’s event features everyone from hotshot South African newcomer AKA to established Mozambican artist, Lizha James and a head-spinning number of big stars in-between.
Says the show’s Executive Producer, Glenn van Loggerenberg, “This
is Africa’s premier music television show and in 2011 we are back with
an entirely fresh staging concept and knockout line-up of talent.
Audiences can look forward to all the entertainment value and innovation
associated with Channel O at this glamorous continent-wide
entertainment event”.
One
of the highlights of the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards is likely to
be a rap showdown featuring the multi-nominated South African Hip-Hop
stars AKA, Khuli Chana going up against Ugandan Hip-Hop queen Keko alongside fellow rapper Navio, Zambia’s C.R.I.$.I.$ and one of Nigeria’s finest Ice Prince.
Other topnotch performances are set to come from Most Gifted Dance Video nominee DJ Cleo and Nigeria’s Flavour whose hit Nwa Baby (Remix) is nominated for Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video as well as Most Gifted African West Video.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the awards. It is going to be a night to remember,” says an ecstatic Flavour.
Also adding fire to the live performances are L-Tido, (up for Most Gifted African Southern Video), Angola’s Cabo Snoop (Most Gifted Male Video) and Professor, who is in the running for Most Gifted Kwaito Video.
“I am excited and ready to set the stage on fire. This will be an epic moment for Africa!” says L- Tido.
For the first time in the shows history a dedicated choreographer – Actress, Dancer and Musician Khabonina Qubeka – has been chosen to craft the special dance numbers on the night.
“I have always been a Channel O fan
and I knew that one day, just one day, I will qualify to work on their
Awards show! So, finally being The Choreographer for the 2011 Channel O
Music Video Awards is a huge honour for me! We have a great team!
Prepare to be MOVED!“, says Khabonina.
Voting for the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards is now open and closes midnight Friday 28 October. Visit www.channelo.tv
to cast your votes via web or WAP. You can also vote on MXit and SMS
(send your favourite artist’s code to 083 920 8406, or +27 83 920 8406
if you’re outside of South Africa). You can vote in all 14 categories as
many times as you want, but only ONCE per hour.
The Channel O Music Video Awards will be held LIVE on Friday 11 November 2011 at the Sandton Convention Center.
Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Jay Doherty International
UK Folks 2face Idibia aka 2baba is coming to your town and will be performing LIVE on Sunday, Nov. 6 2011 @ the IndigO2 O2arena.
Trust me, you need to get your tickets now before it sells out. You
can buy your tickets at any of the locations below. EAST:
Tasty’s 020 8586 1888 (Dagenham)
Tasty’s 020 8594 5808 (Barking)
Tasty’s 020 8522 4705 (Stratford)
Tomi’s Kitchen 020 89866226 (Hackney)
Lagos Island 020 8988 3802 (Clapton) SOUTH:
Obalende Suya 020 7703 7033 (Peckham),
Tomi’s Kitchen 020 8694 9352 (Deptford),
Presidential 020 7708 4491 (Old Kent rd),
Tasty’s 020 8854 2171 (Woolwich),
Planet Nollywood, 0207 7011155 (Camberwell)
Le Joint 020 7207 6789 (Old Kent road)
Embassy 0208 465 9444 (Blackheath) WEST:
Mama Calabar 020 8902 2277 (Wembley Park)
D’Den 020 8830 5000 (Cricklewood) NORTH:
Coal City 020 8846 6262 (Edmonton)
KC’s Bar 07940 312814 (Holloway)
From Big Brother Nigeria to the Music Studio: Cisca presents her debut single “Diva”
Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 15:45 PM
By Jay Doherty International
After the buzz of the reality show quieted down, Big Brother Nigeria star, Francisca Owumi exited the limelight a few years ago.
We heard whispers about a TV talk show and some more tidbits about a “new career direction”.
Now we know what she’s been “cooking”.
Cisca has just released her first single titled “Diva“.
The song features Lil Mist and was produced by BlazeBeatz. Listen
Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
By Jay Doherty International
It was Mo’Cheddah‘s birthday yesterday and she unleashed a birthday gift on her fans!
Her brand new track “See Me” features Phenom.
Check on it.
