Tuesday, December 31, 2013

WHO IS NIKKI LAOYE? - THE LADY, HER MUSIC & THE HEADIES


Nikki Laoye (styled by Yolanda Okereke)

Top Nigerian Urban/Contemporary singer, Nikki Laoye recently clinched the award for the Best Vocal Performance by a female at Nigeria's prestigious awards event, The Headies on the 26th of December, 2013. Nikki won the award for the fantastic performance of her single 'Only You', beating the likes of Waje, Niyola, Seyi Shay and Zaina.



It was an emotional Nikki that walked up the stage in tears to receive the award as she gave the most memorable speech ever recorded in the Nigerian music industry, dedicating the award to her father and God.
The song in question which got her the award, "ONLY YOU", was dedicated to the memory of her father, Prince Olushola Isaac Laoye, who passed away in her arms 2 years ago. His picture is included in the ending clips of the song's video.



This would be Nikki's 3rd nomination at the Headies as she was first nominated in two categories in 2009 - Best Vocal Performance (Female) alongside Waje & Omawumi and the only female contender in the HipHop World Revelation category alongside Banky W, MI & Naeto C.
Nikki Laoye was also the opening performing act at the 2009 Headies with one of the most fantastic performances ever recorded..She was rated 3rd on the top 10 perfomances of the nite, after Darey and 2Face, who were rated 1st and 2nd respectively.


Nikki Laoye stepped into the music scene in 2006, with the hit single, "Never Felt This Way Before", the alternative rock song which took the industry by storm and got 7 award nominations in a year including KORA, Headies, Nigeria Entertainment Awards(USA), City People Awards and more.
In 2009, Nikki was one of the headlining acts at The Experience 2009, performing before a crowd of 500,000 and caught the eyes of the crew from top American channel, BET, who had come into Nigeria to cover the musical concert.
That same year, Nikki would be one of the 1st three Nigerian Artistes to be interviewed on the channel with another special feature tagged "BET SPOTLIGHT-NIKKILAOYE" in 2011, focusing on her career, family & loss of her father.

2013 was a major comeback year for the artiste who had been on a hiatus from the music scene. She began to gather massive attention once again with the release of two hit singles - "1-2-3" and "Only You", both produced by her brother, Xblaze and RotimiKeys respectively.

 

Nikki performing her dance hit "123" with Alien Nation  Dance Team

Both received multiple nominations since the beginning of the year as "Only You" double trended on twitter at its release on the 12th of April 2013 and dance hit, "1-2-3" became a crowd pleaser instantly with Nikki's captivating stage performances of the song.


In May 2013, Nikki Laoye, in collaboration with Mo Abudu's EbonyLife TV, recorded her own version of The Nigerian National Anthem. The video is recognised as the official video of the anthem and receives massive airplay across the globe.  
In August 2013, Nikki Laoye was one of the headling acts at the popular Nigerian Corner of the Nottinghill Carnival, London UK as well as the Mary J Blige concert in September 2013.

A songwriter, talk show host and humanitarian, Nikki Laoye has written many popular movie soundtracks and TV jingles including Etisalat's 0809ja 4 Life(co-written with Cobhams), as performed by Banky W.
She hosts her own radio show, Girls Rock with Nikki Laoye every Thursday, 5pm-7pm on Nigeria's online Gospel Radio Station, PraiseWorld Radio (www.praiseworldradio.com), promoting female artistes and entepreneurs within Africa and beyond.


She is also the founder of Angel 4 Life Foundation, an NGO that focuses on the social and educational development of visually impaired and physically challenged youths in Nigeria.


Nikki Laoye is also the Project Manager for top media company, Wahala Media Entertainment(same company that manages her career) as well as the Chief Editor of its online blog, WAHOLAAA.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

HEADIES 2013: FULL LIST OF WINNERS & PHOTOS - OLAMIDE, NIKKI LAOYE, SEAN TIZZLE, PHYNO & WAJE.

 The Headies...the prestigious and most anticipated awards that the entire Nigerian Music Industry waits for every year..has now come and gone. Tagged the Nigerian Grammy Awards, The Headies 2013 held on the 26th of December at the Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel.
Kicking off from 7pm with the black carpet, it was quite surprising to see artistes and celebrities show up pretty early to strut their stuff in front of the cameras.

Hosted by Mavin label mates, Tiwa Savage & Dr Sid, the show kicked off at about 10pm with performances by Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Waje, Praiz, Olamide, Davido, Phyno & Imagnito Dance Company.

Top winners of the night include Olamide with the highest win of 3 awards and Sean Tizzle picked up the car keys as the Next Rated winner. Davido and Phyno got two awards each and Waje got the Best Reggae/Dancehall single.


Olamide
Next Rated - Sean Tizzle 
 The shocker of the night was the unexpected win by petite singer, Nikki Laoye ,who won the Best Vocal Performance(Female) for her ballad,Only You... a very competitive category with top vocalists including herself, Waje, Seyi Shay, Niyola & Zaina.




 Nikki burst into tears at the mention of her name and made the most memorable speech ever heard at any awards as she dedicated the award to her father's memory.  A fantastic comeback for the soul singer who was nominated in this same category in 2009 alongside Omawumi and Waje as well as the HipHop World Revelation category alongside MI, Banky W & Naeto C. This would be her third nomination.

A lovely night yet with the usual glitches that plague Nigerian events...no surprises there.
The event was aired live to viewers at home on HipTV.
See full list & pictures of winners below

Best Recording of the Year
I Wish – Waje
Good Morning – Brymo
Natural Something – Sound Sultan
This Year – Jaywon – WINNER!

Producer of the Year
Pheelz – Durosoke
DTunes – Sho Lee - WINNER!
Del B – Limpopo
Leriq – Like to Party
Legendury Beatz – Emi Ni Baller

Best Music Video
Alingo – Jude Okoye/Clarence Peters - WINNER!
Oliver Twist – Sesan
Gaga Crazy – Aje Filmworks
Azonto – Moe Musa
Yes/No – Clarence Peters

Jaywon
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Rich & Famous – Praiz - WINNER!
Omote – Ese Peters
Don’t Let Go – Capital Femi
Yes/No – Banky W

Best Vocal Performance (Female)
I Wish – Waje
Toh Bad – Niyola
Irawo – Seyi Shay
Totally Yours – Zaina
Only You – Nikki Laoye - WINNER!

Best R&B/Pop Album
Iyanya Vs. Desire – Iyanya
O.B.O. – Davido - WINNER!
R&BW – Banky W
Blessed– Flavour
Away & Beyond – 2Face Idibia

Best R&B Single
Don’t Let Go – Capital Femi
Good Good Loving – Banky W - WINNER!
Like to Party – Burna Boy
Rich & Famous – Praiz
Omote – Ese Peters

Banky W
Best Pop Single
Ihe Ne Me – 2Face Idibia - WINNER!
The Kick – Wande Coal Feat. Don Jazzy
Gobe – Davido
Catching Cold – Tunde Ednut
Ur Waist – Iyanya
Goody Bag – D’Prince

Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
I Wish – Waje - WINNER!
Rihanna – Orezi
Give it To Me – General Pype
Go Down – Baba Dee

Waje

Best Rap Album
Oga Boss – Ill Bliss
The Second Coming – Vector
YBNL – Olamide - WINNER!
Book of Rap Stories – Reminisce

Best Collabo
Ghost Mode – Phyno Feat. Olamide - WINNER!
Tony Montana (Remix) – Naeto C Feat. D’banj
Baddest Boy – EME Feat, Wizkid, Skales & Banky W
Ezioku – Lynxxx Feat. Ikechukwu, Ill Bliss & Phyno
Emi Ni Baller – Chidinma Feat. Suspect & Ill Bliss
Baby Mi Da (Remix) – DR. Victor Olaiya Feat. 2Face Idibia

Phyno
Best Rap Single
Man of the Year – Phyno - WINNER!
Anam Achi Kwanu – Ill Bliss Feat. Phyno
Durosoke – Olamide
2 Musshh – Reminisce
Ghost Mode – Phyno Feat. Olamide

Next Rated
Sean Tizzle - WINNER!
Dammy Krane
Burna Boy
Seyi Shay
Phyno

Hip Hop World Revelation
W.A.J.E – Waje
Omo Baba Olowo – Davido - WINNER!
Frenzy – D’Prince
The Year of R&B – Capital Femi

Davido
Lyricist on the Roll
Olamide – Voice of the Streets
Boogey – Sanctum
Mode 9 – Let It Go - WINNER!
Phyno – Man of the Year

Best Street-Hop Artiste
Terry G – Run Mad
Durosoke – Olamide - WINNER!
My Dear – Dammy Krane
Skibo – Solid Star
Alaye – LKT

Best Alternative Song
Repete – Black Magic - WINNER!
Omo Pastor – Ajebutter 22 Feat. BOJ
Feel Alright – Show Dem Camp Feat. BOJ & POE
This Year – Jaywon

Sean Tizzle
Album of the Year
Iyanya Vs. Desire – Iyanya
O.B.O. – Davido
R&BW – Banky W
Blessed – Flavour
YBNL – Olamide - WINNER!

Artiste of the Year
Iyanya - WINNER!
Davido
Wizkid
Flavour
Olamide
Ice Prince

Song of the Year
Durosoke – Olamide
Ur Waist – Iyanya
Alingo – P-Square
Sho Lee – Sean Tizzle
Limpopo – Kcee - WINNER!

Most Downloaded Callertune
Harrysong – Mandela

KWAM 1
Hall of Fame
King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall the 1st

Hearty Congratulations to all winners!!!!!

Sunday, December 22, 2013

SUPPORT CHRISTMAS DAY OUT WITH NIKKI LAOYE FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED - DECEMBER 25TH, 2013


Photo: ChristmasDayOut 2012

This Christmas, Nikki Laoye's Angel 4 Life Foundation will be organising the 2013 edition of "Christmas Day Out with Nikki Laoye" - a day of fun, trips and treats, with Nikki spending Christmas Day in the city of Lagos, with her special family consisting of visually impaired and physically challenged youths.

See Pictures from last year's event here: http://bit.ly/1cO6vg8

Supported by friends and volunteers, the day kicks off in the morning with a special christmas breakfast buffett and rest of the day would be spent around town in chauffeur-driven cars, watch movies at the cinema, a special christmas shopping spree for each youth to choose their own christmas gift, with lots of foods and desserts...simply a day of fun,away from the closed up walls of the homes they are confined to daily.

Top Nigerian recording artiste, Nikki Laoye, who is the brain behind this initiative, shares "Everyone deserves a Merry Christmas..Nothing is too small or too big to ensure these amazingly gifted youths have the best Christmas ever. They stand against all odds daily,despite their disabilities, to achieve their dreams and goals. And this is our way of celebrating their great courage and determination..Join us and donate today!"

You can be a part of this by making a donation towards the #ChristmasDayOut

SUPPORT NIKKI LAOYE'S ANGEL 4 LIFE FOUNDATION TODAY!!! 
Account name: NIKKI LAOYE'S ANGEL 4 LIFE FOUNDATION
Account number: 0139296779 (GTBANK)

For more information on Angel 4 Life Foundation
Call: 0802 341 5509 , 0809 484 8096
Email: a4lfoundation@gmail.com

Give Life, Give Hope...Be an Angel today!!!

CHOCOLATE CITY ARTISTE, NOSA RELEASES “WHY YOU LOVE ME” VIDEO


Chocolate City award winning artiste, Nosa ends the year with panache as he releases the video for his new upbeat single, ‘Why You Love Me’.

Fast rising director, Mex of Pixel Chaos shot the video with cameo appearances by Audu Maikori and Paul Okeugo of the Chocolate City Group, Dremin, Gaise, K Slim, Spaceship Boi, among others.

The exciting dance video depicts happiness experienced from love with a theme around different Nigerian cultures infused with sounds from the South-South region.

Click here to watch the spanking new video.


NIKKI LAOYE RECEIVES HONORARY 234GIVER AWARD FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED IN NIGERIA.


Popular Nigerian singer and humanitarian, Nikki Laoye has just been given a honorary 234Giver Award for her advocacy and contribution to the social and educational development of the physically challenged in Nigeria.
A 234Giver is an individual that has contributed substantially towards the development of the country through giving or advocacy and is recognised as a leader and advocate for change.



Nikki Laoye, the founder of Angel 4 Life Foundation, was presented with the award on Friday, 20th of December, 2013, at the Lekki office of 234Give, Nigeria's first online fundraising platform - a company dedicated to empowering individuals and companies to raise funds for causes that improve and uplift their communities.(234Give recently helped to raise funds for the kidney surgery of Nigerian artiste & producer, OJB Jezreel)



The award, which reads "honouring Nikki Laoye in recognition of your exceptional contributions to positive social change", applauds the values of the Angel 4 Life Foundation, to improve the quality of life of the visually impaired in Lagos State via its initiative - The "Buy A Cane" Project,which kicked off in October 2012.
The project aims to raise funds to buy mobility aids (canes) and support the educational development of blind students and individuals in the society. 

The foundation, which is a fully registered non-profit organisation, is presently preparing for its 2013 edition of "Christmas Day Out with Nikki Laoye" - a day of fun, trips and treats, which sees Nikki spending Christmas Day in the city of Lagos, with her special family consisting of visually impaired and physically challenged youths. They would spend the day, driving around town in chauffeur-driven cars, watch movies at the cinema, christmas shopping spree, with lots of foods and desserts...a day away from the closed up walls of the homes they are confined to daily.

We at WAHOLAAA!! say a big congratulations to a great woman with a large heart..
.GO NIKKI!! GOD BLESS YOU!!

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SUPPORT NIKKI LAOYE'S ANGEL 4 LIFE FOUNDATION TODAY!!! 
Make a donation towards #ChristmasDayOut & #BuyACane Projects:
Account name: NIKKI LAOYE'S ANGEL 4 LIFE FOUNDATION
Account number: 0139296779 (GTBANK)

For more information on Angel 4 Life Foundation
Call: 0802 341 5509 , 0809 484 8096
Email: a4lfoundation@gmail.com

MUSIC: SAMSONG IN "MERRY CHRISTMAS"




Here's a brand new song from "Church boy Samsong", a Christmas tune he shares with his fans and all lovers of good music.

His desire is for people to have something to listen to joyously as the Yuletide is experienced the world over. Christmas is a time when people's consciousness is once again drawn to love and sharing and this upbeat Pop tune is a teaser to one of  the singles in his forthcoming album.

"The song is titled Merry Christmas, I want my fans, friends and all who have loved and supported my music through the years to have a foretaste of the album to come. The instrumentation on this song is a teaser to one of the songs in my forthcoming album. I hope you all enjoy it" - Samsong


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MUSIC: THE BRIDGE - 'OMOLADE (ADA ADA COVER)'



The dynamic singing duo, The Bridge, present to you, a cover of Nigerian sensation, Flavour's "Ada Ada". Their version of this hit song is called "Omolade."

They set out to put an interesting twist to this song and they certainly pulled it off. These amazing young men have continued to stimulate us with their great sound and music.
"Omolade" is sure to excite people from across different ages and generations. The Bridge is the group to look out for.

"Omolade" was arranged and produced by Simi.

DOWNLOAD (Click song title)


CONNECT WITH THE BRIDGE:


PRESS, BOOKING & MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Please direct all press, media and booking enquiries to: E-mail - thebridgeboys@gmail.com

NEWS: UK RECORDING ARTISTE, MAY7VEN SLEEPS ROUGH FOR £100K



May7ven has joined a host of celebrities on the streets of London on their quest to raise money and awareness for the homeless at Christmas time.
The ‘Ten Ten’ Afrobeat Queen swapped her cosy bed alongside Faith Child, Mercedes, Victizzle, Utter Once, A Star, Deborah and Mark Happi for a night sleeping rough for Centrepoint annual SleepOut project.

UPRISE TV will air a special Christmas day episode to raise awareness of the growing issue in the capital. The episode will also feature the outreach efforts of organisations such as Centrepoint, The Big Issue, Jesus Loves Me and the work of students at Enfield Grammar School.

The Big Issue CEO, Stephen Robertson will be speaking on the initiatives the organisation have in place to help people in difficult situations.
Do not miss out on the special episode Uprise Sleep Out special (Uprise Music Show) on Christmas day, Monday 25th December at 15:00 GMT, only on OH TV SKY Channel 199.




Do your bit to support the UPRISE team and May7ven as they reach out to the homeless this Christmas! They aim to raise funds for Centrepoint, the UK's leading charity for homeless young people.

Visit the JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/uprise and donate whatever you can to support the campaign. It can be as small as sacrificing lunch money or your morning trip to the coffee shop! OH TV Directors are also giving up one week’s wages towards the cause!



May7ven said: “I was once homeless and understand the plight of young homeless people in London. I am very passionate about the project and vow to hit the set target of raising £100k for the charity CenterPointUK”.

Find out more on the event @Centrepointuk on Twitter and follow the hash-tag #sleepout #OHTV @may7ven 

PHOTOS: SYNC Photos

MUSIC: HKN GANG's DANAGOG FEATURES OREZI ON "THAT ONE SEF DEY" (PRODUCED BY DEL B)



HKN Gang's new ensign 'Danagog' teams up with 'Orezi' & Producer 'Del B' on this single.... 
From all indications, this is not Danagog's first official single under HKN as his much anticipated single 'Bamidele' which features Davido and produced by Shizzi... drops in the first quarter of next year!

But here's a song....hmm! let's call it a "Pre-Single"...which features 2013 Headies Nominee & the self acclaimed Ghen Ghen Guy, 'Orezi' & produced by Del B'
 Enjoy!


Download (Click song title below)

Connect With Danagog - 

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

NEW MUSIC: NIKKI LAOYE - "CAN'T HOLD ME DOWN (THE BIRTHDAY FREESTYLE) - 19TH DECEMBER, 2013


Soul Diva, Nikki Laoye adds another year today and to celebrate her special day, she drops a birthday freestyle, recorded in 30mins in her brother, Xblaze's studio.
A hard-knock lyrical delivery soaked in words of courage & determination, "Can't Hold Me Down" is a song set in a hip hop groove  and boasts of a heavy-bass pumping rhythm with an insanely catchy hook.
Skilfully produced by her younger brother, Xblaze, Nikki showcases her fierce rap side once again...a little something for her fans as she shares her dogged attitude to dealing with everyday life.
The exceptional versatility of Nikki Laoye's music proves why she is one of the unique leading females in the music scene.
(PS: Lol! Even Nikki's Mum adds her vocals to the track...watch out for that last "Nikkiiiii" shout on the song)

Download, Enjoy & Happy Birthday to WaHaLa Media's First Lady, Nikki Laoye.



DOWNLOAD (Click title below)

BOOKING & MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Kindly direct all media and booking enquiries to booknikki@wahalamedia.com

CONNECT WITH NIKKI

BEYONCE RELEASES SURPRISE ALBUM - 12 SONGS + 17 VIDEOS



Beyonce surprised fans last Friday by releasing a previously unannounced fifth solo album on iTunes, bypassing customary record roll-outs and creating a sensation on the Internet.
The pop diva returns to the feminist themes of her earlier works and, in some of her most intimate ballads yet, performs with her husband Jay-Z and their baby, Blue Ivy.
"Beyonce" features 14 new songs and 17 videos and will initially be sold exclusively on iTunes, Apple's online music store, where thousands had downloaded the album within hours.

"I didn't want to release my music the way I've done it. I am bored with that. I feel like I am able to speak directly to my fans," Beyonce said in the statement.
"There's so much that gets between the music, the artist and the fans. I felt like I didn't want anybody to give the message when my record is coming out.
"I just want this to come out when it's ready and from me to my fans."

Her label, Sony, said the surprise release was also a way of stopping pre-release leaks of her new material.
A hard copy, double CD/DVD of the album will be available in stores before Christmas, the label said.
The move comes weeks after two other top names in pop music -- Lady Gaga and Katy Perry -- suddenly released albums online after songs from the hotly anticipated works were leaked on the Internet.

While record companies say that such online releases are necessary to prevent unauthorized downloading, fans posting on social media sites have mused that well-known artists also have their own interests in avoiding traditional album roll-outs.
Musicians who have already developed loyal fan bases can sell directly -- and gain more followers through the buzz on social media -- without facing the scrutiny of reviewers in traditional media.

Beyonce, who first won acclaim as a teenager in the trio Destiny's Child, hinted at her frustrations in the new song "Haunted." Switching from her high-range voice to a rap, Beyonce says: "All these record labels are boring / I don't trust these record labels I'm touring."

Now 32, Beyonce delves into female sexuality and empowerment in songs such as "Pretty Hurts." In the video, Beyonce plays the role of a beauty pageant contestant under pressure to keep a trim waist.
"Blonder hair, flat chest / TV says bigger is better. South Beach, sugar free / Vogue says thinner is better," sings Beyonce, no stranger to changing hair styles.

In "Partition," Beyonce plays the part of a performer at a Moulin Rouge-inspired cabaret and, amid sexually explicit imagery, says, "Take all of me / I just want to be the girl you like."

Elsewhere in her videos, Beyonce heads to Sydney and the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, as well as her native Houston, and goes retro with a 1970s-inspired psychedelic dance session.

Other guest performers include Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean, Drake and a spoken word contribution from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the Nigerian novelist whose latest novel "Americanah" has won glowing reviews in the United States.

In a stinging critique of societal views on women, Adichie calls for teaching girls to seek successful careers and regrets, "We teach girls they cannot be sexual beings in the way that boys are."

Culled from Yahoo News!!

Friday, December 13, 2013

REVEALED: TIWA SAVAGE & DR SID TO HOST HEADIES 2013



Tiwa Savage and  Sidney Esiri aka Dr Sid, both from Mavin records have been announced as hosts for the The Headies 2013 – Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious music awards.

According to the organizers of the awards, the pair have been selected in line with the awards’ tradition of picking talented and inspiring entertainers, to front an awards ceremony that parades some of the continent’s biggest entertainers.

Tiwa Savage has earned a place for herself as one of Nigeria’s favourite artistes since the release of her 2010 debut single Kele Kele Love. The song which was released while Tiwa was still in the US, topped charts instantly but it was the follow up single ‘Love me, Love me, Love me’ that won the hearts of many.

Speaking on The Headies 2013, Tiwa says; ‘Being the 8th year, it’s not easy to be consistent in a country like Nigeria. So Kudos to the organizers to have an award by Nigerians for Nigerians…it’s always sketchy when the nomination list comes up, like this year. We are not going to touch on that, we’ll just wait for the night and address those issues and we’ll go ‘all Kanye West’ on the awards…


Joining the newly married singer at The Headies 2013 is her label mate Dr Sid.

SID got his chance in front of the mic when he was made a member of Da Trybe, and given a spot on the song that caused a revolution in Nigerian Hip-Hop scene, ‘OYA’ in 2002 alongside Sasha, 2-Shotz, Timi, DEL, and the Trybesmen (Eldee, Kb and Freestyle). But for his need to finish up his degree at the University of Ibadan, where he graduated as a Dentist, SID wouldn’t have suspended his music career.

And after working for three years at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr SID made a tough decision to quit practicing as a dentist for full-time music business. It’s 2013, and the young man couldn’t have made a better decision. With many hit songs to his credit, Dr SID is a doctor of music.
He couldn’t hold back his excitement over the organizers’ decision to choose him as a co-host for The Headies 2013.
‘I’ve been trying to host this event for the past 6 years, I’ve waited to be called to no avail and this year I’m hosting. Wow! I’m so emotional right now, I’m glad for this opportunity,’ Dr SID expressed.

The Headies 2013 will hold on Boxing Day, December 26 at the Ground Ball Room of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

Now in its 8th year, The Headies (also known as the HipHopWorld Awards) is Nigeria’s premiere honours event for urbane music and hip hop culture. Produced and presented to match some of the biggest awards shows from around the world, The Headies annually celebrate deserving Nigerian music stars, giving honour to whom it is due, and encouraging many to step up their game in order to enter the prestigious Headies alumni.


Culled from: HipHopWorldMagazine.com

PODCAST: INTERVIEW WITH TOP AMERICAN GOSPEL ARTISTE, VASHAWN MITCHELL ON PRAISEWORLD RADIO




Six time stellar award winner and Grammy Nominee VaShawn Mitchell was LIVE at the Praiseworld Radio studios on Monday, December 9 for an exclusive interview. The "Nobody Greater" singer shared profound insights on his music, his personal life, his ministry and his forthcoming album “Unstoppable”.


In case you missed it...don't fret..you can Listen and Download the interview PODCAST here: 

Follow on twitter: @VaShawnMitchell



MUSIC: PROVABS - HEAVEN KNOWS FEATURING M.I (PRODUCED BY M.I)




"Heaven Knows" is a reflective & insightful message on how two gifted emcees face their fears to conquer them. 'Fears don't exist; its only our imaginations of them that do' - Provabs.

One Management's award winning rapper Provabs collaborates with Chocolate City's M.I. to release this Huge Record of Hope and Courage on this day, 13-12-13, believing that it would be the strength for someone out there to face & battle his/her fears.

"Heaven Knows" was produced & mixed by M.I Abaga and mastered by Dr Sankty for 17-17 AudioLaB.

Beautiful, good music from Provabs!

Listen | Download: 

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NEW MUSIC: ANNY - MY MUSIC & YOUR LOVE FT BOUQUI



2013 Nigeria Gospel Music Award winner for the best collaboration/ Album category, Anny Emmanuel with the stage name ANNY is back and better with two awesome and Godly inspired tracks.

As the 2013 calendar year winds down, It’s just about time to look back and appreciate all that the ever merciful Lord has done in our lives and ANNY ,being a benevolent Gospel/Inspirational singer ,has come through with two great jams - My Music, produced by Don Adah, which is a complete praise party jam and the other titled Your Love, a thanksgiving and inspirational tone featuring the multiple award winning Gospel hip hop rapper B.O.U.Q.U.I and produced by the Style Plus – Olufunmi hit maker “Mekoyo”

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 Enjoy and Follow @anny_sings for more updates.

NEW MUSIC: ROOFTOP CLAN PRESENTS "SEASONS"


Seasons is the second Single from the album, "Kings and Priests" by Rooftop Clan, billed for release in 2014. On this song Sokleva spits three solid verses and is ably assisted by the rich vocals of Singer/Producer Okey Sokay and the melodious harmonies of IBK SpaceshipBoi. Produced by the Official Producer for the Clan, Okey Sokay, the theme of Seasons is simple: "you were born for such a time as this, it's your turn and it's your season".


STREAM & DOWNLOAD SEASONS HERE: http://bit.ly/rooftopseason

ABOUT ROOFTOP CLAN
Rooftop Clan is a Rap Collective comprised of Rooftop MCs, Protek and Okey Sokay. Aimed at inspiring this generation to cause a change and stand for their beliefs irrespective of the industry, the group is currently working on a brand new music project for 2014. 

CONNECT
Bookings: rooftopmusicgroup@gmail.com 
Press Information: harry@retrosymphony.com

NIKKI LAOYE ON A ROLL!!! NOMINATED FOR "BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE) FOR HEADIES 2013 AND WINS "SONG OF THE YEAR" AWARD FOR NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS


Captivating singer, Nikki Laoye is certainly on a roll. Since the release of her two hit singles, "123" and "Only You", the singer has been receiving numerous nominations across the globe including the African Gospel Music Awards in the United Kingdom.
On 1st of December 2013, her dance hit song "123", won the "Song of the Year" category for the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards. 



Barely, few days after, Nikki Laoye was announced as a nominee for the "Best Female Vocal Performance" for her other single, the unforgettable ballad, "Only You" in the 2013 Headies Awards, holding on Boxing Day, December 26th, 2013.
Pitched against other top Nigerian female vocalists- Waje, Niyola, Seyi Shay and Zaina, it's a non-voting category, with the winner to be decided by the voting board.



Popularly known as the Nigerian Grammy Awards, The Headies is one of the most anticipated award events of the Nigerian Music Industry. 
Highly respected for her mainstream appeal, Nikki Laoye is the only Contemporary Gospel Artiste nominated in this year's edition.

You Go Girl!!!
Follow on twitter/instagram: @NikkiLaoye

Monday, December 2, 2013

AND THE WINNERS ARE....IT'S THE 3RD EDITION OF THE NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS 2013




A night of glitz, fun and glam it was,  for the Gospel Music Industry yesterday as the 3rd edition of the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards held in the city of Lagos, Nigeria.

The hall was filled to capacity with the obvious presence of top Nigerian Gospel Artistes such as Sammie Okposo, Nikki Laoye, SoKleva (of Rooftop Mcs), Righteous Man, Gbenga Oke, Anny, Monique, IBK Spaceshipboi, Charles Granville and beautiful performances by artistes such as Erujeje, Sabina (singer and OAP, NaijaFM), HICC Choir and many more.

Nikki Laoye (Winner - Song of the Year - "123")

After weeks of voting by the public and fans, there was a great air of anticipation as all awaited the names of the winners for each category.

Anny (Winner - Best Collabo - "Woruno")
 Soon enough the cat was let out of the bag, as they would say..and awards were finally presented amidst cheers and loud applause to deserving artistes including Soul singer, Nikki Laoye, Reggae King -Righteousman; the "Woruno" crooner, Anny; Fast rising singer, Taiwo Oladoye & the amazing FLO ,just to mention a few... with  Gospel music veteran, Sammie Okposo, taking home the highest number of awards for the night. 

Sammie Okposo (Winner - Best Indigenous Song,Artiste & Album of the Year)

Hearty Congratulations to the winners of the night and pictures from  the event will be released soon. ....see below the full list of the NGMA 2013 winners!!!


NGMA 2013 - WINNERS


The Best Indigenous Song (Contemporary) - FLO


The Best Indigenous Song (Alternative) - TAIWO OLADOYE



The Best Indigenous Song (Traditional) - SAMMIE OKPOSO



Best Gospel Hop/Rap - IBK SPACESHIPBOI


Best Reggae - RIGHTEOUSMAN


Best Rock - IKIRI LAWRENCE



Best Soul/R&B - CHARLES GRANVILLE


Best Male Vocalist - SEGUN OBE


Best Female Vocalist - DIEKO


Music Producer Of The Year - MASTERKRAFT


Best Group/Duo - TEHILA CREW



Best Use of Instrument/Best Jazz - MFM MASS CHOIR


Best New Artiste - TAIWO OLADOYE

Next Rated - SAMNEM


Best Record Label - BOSS ENTERTAINMENT


Best Collaboration Song/Album - ANNY FEAT. SAMMY OKPOSO - "WORUNO"

Choir of the Year - HICC CHOIR


Worship Song of the Year - LIZA C - "I SURRENDER"



Song of the Year - NIKKI LAOYE - "123"


Artiste of the Year - SAMMIE OKPOSO

Album of the Year - SAMMIE OKPOSO - "THE STATEMENT"

Best Male Artiste In Diaspora - IKIRI LAWRENCE (SOUTH AFRICA)

Best Female Artiste in Diaspora - ISABELLA (UK)

IT'S TIME TO SAY CHEEEEESE!!! THE WEDDING CAKE CHRISTMAS PROMO IS HERE!!!



Celebrate the Yuletide season with SayCheese Cakes' Wedding Cake Christmas Promo!
Package 1: N90,000
- 3-tier Wedding cake(6",10"&14" fruit cake)
- 1-tier Trad cake(12" Red Velvet and Chocolate Cakes)
- 200 Cut-ups (Fruit cake)


Package 2: N130,000
- 4-tier Wedding cake(5",8",11"&14" fruit cake)
- 2-tier Trad cake(8"&12" Red Velvet and Chocolate Cakes)
- 250 Cut-ups (Fruit cake)


Package 3: N180,000
- 5-tier Wedding cake(4",7",10",13”&16" fruit cake)
- 2-tier Trad cake (10"&14" Red Velvet and Chocolate Cakes)
- 300 Cut-ups (Fruit cake)


You can either choose from many lovely designs which you can find on their Facebook page (Cakes by SayCheese), Follow on Twitter ( @SayCheese_Cakes) or Instagram ( SayCheese_Cakes) or you can send your design or ideas via email: saycheesecakes@gmail.com

This promo ends on the 31st of December 2013.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

VIDEO PREMIERE: BANKY W IN THE HILLARIOUS VIDEO - "JASI"




Empire Mates Entertainment is proud to present the official video for Banky W's "Jasi". The song was produced by MasterKraft, and features additional background vocals by EME starlet Niyola. The hilarious clip was shot in Lagos, Nigeria and London.

"Jasi" highlights Banky W's playfulness AND versatility. Very few artistes worldwide are able to change styles as effortlessly as Mr W can... and here we see him temporarily set aside his "King of Afro-R&B" crown to pull off this Afrobeats/Afropop club banger, and it works quite well. The video also shows his acting skills as Banky plays more than one role, in the same scene, in the vein of an Eddie Murphy or Tyler Perry.

Shot by Uber Director, Sesan, the video is quite hilarious and features cameos from MasterKraft, and Lynxxx...

Enjoy!!!

MUSIC: GAMEMAN - PRAISEWORLD BARS [JESUS]


Belling the Praiseworld Bars cat today comes Gameman Beatzjockey, one of Nigeria's finest hip hop artistes - 16 bars with the theme JESUS. Let's know what you think of it.

GAMEMAN- PRAISEWORLD BARS [JESUS]

Praiseworld Bars is a hip hop initiative hosted by Praiseworld Radio. The theme for this season is “JESUS”. 
Each participating rapper is expected to jump on the same beat, with lyrics about the theme (JESUS) in 16bars ONLY.

LET'S MEET GAMEMAN
Olumide Akindele Okesanjo, A.K.A (GameMan 'GAMIE' BeatzJockey), Rap artist, Music producer and Creative Director. Born and raised in Lagos state, attended St Michael’s Model school for primary education, Abesan High School for secondary and Lagos state university (LASU) where he obtained a B.Sc degree in Computer Science.

Started out as a drummer in a local church, then singer in a group called Peculiar Treasure. Broke out of the music group to pursue his music career not as a drummer, singer, but as a rapper. This was due to heavy exposure to all kinds of music genres which he then used to create for himself a unique style and identity.

Inspired by life, environment, society, and all that’s available through God. A quick listen to his songs gives an idea of his personality and convictions. Very practical; his music is known to take the listener on a journey. It’s a perfect blend of key musical elements. He’s got a unique voice texture, intelligent techniques used for delivery and superb clarity that makes you hear every word.

GameMan BeatzJockey is known for his multi-tasking abilities. A personality with unique sense of leadership. He is Chief of the E.C.H.O Cypher project where he teams up with Mr Xi CEO (E.C.H.O) to set up the E.C.H.O Cypher platform. On the platform he performs the task of a director, music producer and Rapper. 
Featured on songs with top artistes and producer like FLO (God rest ye merry gentlemen & Yahweh), Midnite Crew (E gimme money), Bouqui (Church Boy swag), just to mention a few. 

Presently working on his album titled ‘Beyond Words’, and recently released the much awaited ‘RiverSide EP’ a 6 track EP and a bonus track titled Cruci-FIX.

Also he recently released two singles "Take me home feat Soul & New Day featuring sensational soul singer Simi" off his forth coming album dubbed Beyond Words.