ICE PRINCE RELEASES 'ABOKI'!

The highly anticipated singles from Chocolate City's artist, Ice Prince Zamani is rocking airwaves.

The songs "ABOKI" and "MORE" are produced by Chopstix and was exclusively released  August 28, 2012. 

ABOKI is Ice's way of celebrating the North, the successes that are largely unnoticed, and correcting the stereotype that comes with the word "Aboki"

The bonus track, MORE, is a subtle mid-tempo song that talks of a turbulent love story. One partner has lost hope in the relationship, the other wills for more in love, support, 

Both songs can be exclusively downloaded on Spinlet.

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DAMMY KRANE, SOLID STAR, OTHERS FOR HENNESSY ARTISTRY 2012 CLUB TOUR

Some of the most talented and most promising artistes in Nigeria are about to hit the road for the Hennessy Artistry 2012 club tour. Excitement has reached a fevered pitch as fans who have been eagerly anticipating the club tour have already begun preparations to support their favourite acts.

2face Idibia’s prolific protégé, Dammy Krane, “One in a million” crooner, Solid Star, wave making Flowssick, and fast-rising hit-makers Rayce, Burna Boy, Mo-Eazy, L.O.S, Ms Jaie and Tunde Ednut will come together to set the clubs on fire from this weekend on the Hennessy Artistry Club Tour.

A week after Nigeria’s favorite rappers, M.I and Naeto C, were announced headliners for this year’s Hennessy Artistry project, organizers of the musical platform revealed that the spotlight will also be given to rising acts as the Hennessy Artistry project is not only about established Artistes but also promising musicians.

The talented acts will perform in different clubs across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt starting on Friday, August 31, 2012 which will culminate in a series of VIP events which will see Hennessy Artistry Headliners, M.I and Naeto C perform.

DJ JIMMY JATT SIGNS WITH SPINLET

DJ Jimmy Jatt

Spinlet has announced the signing of disc jockey and Africa’s leading DJ, Jimmy Jatt, on to its platform.

The prolific DJ who has produced multiple hit tracks for many music heavy weights, while providing music for some of the biggest events on the continent, is one of  the  many  of  artists  who  have  signed  onto  the platform in recent times.

An excited Chief Marketing officer, spinlet, Mark Redguard says they happy to have signed Jimmy Jatt.

“Djs like Jimmy Jatt are a very important bridge in promoting artistes music to their numerous fans and Spinlet has always been in the business of empowering and effectively promoting our artistes and in extension, the rich and vibrant music of Nigeria,” he says.

CEO, Spinlet Mark Redguard

Other artists who have also signed on Spinlet include: JJC and Big Boyz Entertainment, Oritse Femi Ekele, Muma Gee, Fada Kane, M Trill, General Pype, Ebi Chris, Capital Hill Music amongst others.

BOB TV TO HONOUR JOKE SILVA, OTHERS

The organizers of BOB TV have announced that veteran actress and director, Joke Silva, Executive Producer of AMAA, Peace Fiberesima and Production Designer, Pat Nebo will join the league of distinguished individuals who have excelled in their various industries; scheduled to be recognized and rewarded with the 2012 BOBTV Honours List Awards.

Past BOBTV awardees include notable figures like Ben Murray-Bruce, Late Mr. Sam Loco Efe, Mr. Peter Igho, Nkem Owoh, Bukky Ajayi and many others.

Students from different Universities across the country will also go head-to-head in a competition showcasing their works and films at the Ladi Kwali convention centre, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja from Tuesday, March 13th to Friday, March 16th, 2012

The best university or student goes home with the grand prize of N1m along with several production opportunities.

Meanwhile, the lead speakers for this year have been confirmed. They include: foremost Entertainment lawyer and Best of the Best Honors holder  Mr. Efere Ozako who shall deliver the Core lecture, The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Olusegun Aganga, Chinenye Uzoukwu  MD, INFOSOFT, Dan Molina of NBC America, Peter Moutray, Nicola both of Highbury College, Production Designer, Pat Nebo,  Gloria Ene (FNIQS), Yibo Koko, Grace Babalola, Hon. Joe Mamelu, Anuok Bartard and Film director and Producer, Chris Ihidero amongst others

Welcome to the year of Subsidy

Hello, Happy new year. While we were about to bring you stories on what's happening in the entertainment world, the unimaginable happened. The Federal Government moved against Nigerians, by removing fuel subsidy which jerked up goods and services in the country.
Well, that has been the fight for weeks, and  this blogger has aligned with the #occupynigeria campaigners across the world to seek better governance and prosecution of those who have rape us in broad day light.
This is not to say goodbye, but to usher you into the new year. This year we promise to bring you stories and articles on social issues.
I granted Nollywoodgossip an interview and here is the link.

http://www.nollywoodgossip.net/2012/01/16/james-asuquo-for-editor-of-hints-magazine-and-top-shot-of-occupynigeria-speaks-to-nollywoodgossip-about-what-drives-their-activist-group/

LAGOS HOST "THE HEADIES" ON OCT 22ND

Finally, organizers of “The Headies” (Hip Hop Awards) has announced the venue and date for The Headies (Hip hop world awards).

The urban music awards aimed at rewarding musical excellence and outstanding creativity will hold at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

The show will be hosted by producer and rapper Eldee, and talented actress Rita Dominic.

The Headies 2011 will not only focus on rewarding talents, but will showcase spectacular performances from the country’s finest artistes.

Encouraging Nigerian musicians to “Standout, Surpass, break from the norm, organizers have promised that this year’s awards will yet again be one that the music industry will not forget in a hurry.

According to the CEO, Hip Hop World, Ayo Animashaun, “We took all this time to come up with concepts that will surpass the previous editions; we are glad to raise the standard again, far above what we have set over the years. This year, a lot of obvious changes will be seen, I can assure you of this”.

This year, Fifty Eight (58) artistes will battle to win a desirable “Heady” (made up of 21 carat gold) in one of twenty categories including “Next rated category”, “Album of the year”, “Artiste of the year”, “Song of the year”, “Recording of the year” ,”Producer of the year”, “Best music video”, “Best RNB single”, Best Pop single” and Best RNB/Pop album”

Other categories include “Best Rap Single”, “Best Rap album”, “Lyricist on the roll”, “Best Collabo”, Best Vocal Performance (Male), “Best Vocal performance (Female), “African Artiste of the year”, “Best street hop”, “Revelation of the year”, and “Best Conscious music”

Performers for this year are to be announced next week.

DORA THE EXPLORER COMES TO NIGERIA

Young lovers of global family entertainment channel, Nickelodeon now have an opportunity to learn about financial literacy from world-famous Nickelodeon animated pre-school heroine and cartoon character, “Dora the Explorer” is storming Nigeria for the very first time to encourage financial responsibility from an early age.

With a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Access Bank Plc, both brands aim at redefining the retail banking space for children in Nigeria with the launch of a bespoke account for young savers. The launch of the Access Bank “Early Savers Account” is a custom-made banking product for Nigerian parents and children.



Obinna Nwosu, Retail Banking, Acess Bank, Cynthia Mbanefo, Alex Okosi, VP, MTV Network



To engage and involve young savers, and to drive the adoption of the Early Savers Account by Nigerian children and their parents, Nickelodeon and Access Bank is bringing Dora the Explorer and her best friend Boots to Nigeria in September 2011 for “Dora’s Birthday Fiesta”. Dora, seen in Nigeria on DStv Channel 305 and some local channels will be holding her first ever public performance, featuring well-known nursery rhymes, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 September 2011.