NIGERIA @ 53 - DOWNLOAD NIKKI LAOYE'S NIGERIA NATIONAL ANTHEM (AN EBONYLIFE TV PRODUCTION)

Hip! Hip!! Hurray!! its Nigeria's Independence Day Celebration today and we celebrate her with the hit version of the Nigerian National Anthem by Nigerian Soul Singer, Nikki Laoye.
(Music by ace music producer, Wilson Joel)
As the giant of Africa turns 53 today, every Nigerian stops to take a look at how far we have come as a nation.
Some say "not too far", some ask "how far now?"

...Questions piling up daily, with hearts crying out for a better day. 

but the honest truth is...it will take YOU & I to make Nigeria a better place

Recently, Nigerian Soul Singer, Nikki Laoye, in collaboration with top media mogul, Mo Abudu and her fast rising TV network,  EbonyLife TV, recorded a sensational version of the anthem and  the first ever official video for the Nigerian National Anthem was released in June 2013.

Get a free MP3 direct download of "Nikki Laoye's Nigerian National Anthem" here:

http://bit.ly/GzwT0H 

Mo Abudu - CEO (EbonyLife TV)

A project designed by Mo Abudu as a constant reminder of the positive projection and celebration of every true Nigerian- our very own Clarion Call to daily project Greatness, uphold Justice and Serve One Another in Genuine Love & Truth.

To mark this day, the popular singer/songwriter, Nikki Laoye, further hints on this with her own few words of inspiration: 

"Once again..its October 1st - its Nigeria's 53rd Independence Day Celebration today and so many thoughts run through my head as I ponder on our advancement as a nation. But i choose to remind & encourage us all that Everyday is another moment given to us, by God, to make our world a better place for one another.  Our country will get better but it will take the right ideas, the right plans, the right developments and the right training in all sectors to be put in place and above all - 

"TRUE LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER". 

If we really love one other, there is NOTHING we won't do to make our nation more comfortable for each other.

Do take out time to do your own bit in your home, on your street, on that job, in that ministry, on that seat of power...cos indeed little drops of water make a mighty ocean.

May the words of our anthem come alive in each Nigerian and i really pray for God to "guide our leaders right" and help us all to truly " grow in love and honesty".

#GODBLESSNIGERIA

Watch the video below

Follow on twitter:

@NikkiLaoye   @EbonyLife_TV

CONNECT WITH NIKKI LAOYE

For Bookings & Enquiries (Nikki Laoye)
 illtune@wahalamedia.com 

booknikkilaoye@gmail.com

07039669944 , 08094848096

MARY J BLIGE IN LAGOS - "SISTERS WITH SOUL" FEAT. NIKKI LAOYE, EVA, NIYOLA, J'ODIE, SHEYI SHAY & MORE

Legendary American R & B singer, Mary J. Blige is set to perform in  Lagos on Friday, September 27th, 2013 in an all female concert, tagged "Sisters With Soul" at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

She will be supported by some of the top female artistes in Nigeria including Nikki Laoye, Niyola, Sheyi Shay, Jodie, Zaina, Emma Nyra, Ms. Jaie, Eva, Lola Rae; with DJ Cuppy on the wheels of steel.

Show kicks off at 8pm  with Tickets going for 15,000 Regular  and 25,000  VIP

Majorly supported by top communications company, Etisalat; the show is organized by Kilimanjaro Entertainment Production (same company that brought American artiste, Chris Brown, to Nigeria earlier in the year)

Mary Jane Blige, known professionally as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional rapper and actress. Starting her career as a background singer on Uptown Records in 1990, Blige released her first album, What's the 411?, in 1992, and has since made over 150 guest appearances on other albums and soundtracks, arguably earning Blige the most diverse female vocalist in music, and has released ten studio albums.

A recipient of nine Grammy Awards, eight of Blige's albums have reached multi-platinum status in the United States. My Life, in particular, is considered among the greatest albums ever recorded according to Rolling Stone, Time, and Vibe.

As of 2013, Blige has sold more than 50 million albums and 15 million singles worldwide. Billboard ranked Blige as the most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years.

NIKKI LAOYE'S UK TOUR MOVES TO CROYDON THIS SUNDAY , 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2013

Commencing the final leg of her UK Tour this week, Soul Singer, Nikki Laoye will be ministering LIVE IN CROYDON, UK.

Pastor Ayo Ayeni and the entire assembly of The Croydon Tabernacle Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God will be hosting Nikki tomorrow, Sunday, 15th of September 2013 as she, alongside Branch of Jesse Church Choir, will be leading the church in a beautiful time of praise & worship during its 2nd service by 11am.

The Venue is 38-40 Parsons Mead, Croydon, Greater London CR0 3SL

It's certainly been an exciting trip around the United Kingdom for the petite singer since she embarked on her UK Summer Tour in August.

With inspiring moments at The Nigerian Corner of the Notting Hill Carnival; RCCG Winners Way, Loughton Essex, RCCG Strong Tower Manchester;  RCCG Warrington thus far as well as numerous TV and Radio interviews in tow, its been a fulfilling time of great exploits for Nikki Laoye in the United Kingdom.

To book "Nikki Laoye" for church events, conferences, seminars, weddings, birthday gigs & more, call the numbers below: 

Contact : 

(UK)   - 07940994933, 07438855761

(Nigeria) -  08033399868 , 08054623438

            

Email: illtune@wahalamedia.com , nikki@wahalamedia.com

Follow on twitter: @NikkiLaoye

Website: www.reverbnation.com/nikkilaoye

GAISE RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE “LITTLE DROPS”

With his latest single “Awa O Tush Oh” continuing to dominate airwaves across the country and with the highly anticipated music video coming soon, award-winning Afrofusion artist GAISE is back with a brand new single titled “Little Drops”.

Serving as the third single from his forthcoming sophomore album which is due to be released in 2014 via Sanctified Records, “Little Drops” sees GAISE take an expressly more conscious, profound and self-reflective tone, over the resounding Olaitan Dada-produced musical backdrop, led by resounding horn arrangements and a stirring string section, all played live.

With lyrics such as “little drops make an ocean” clearly the driving sentiment behind “Little Drops”, Gaise asks his listeners to look inwards with him and take individual responsibility for trying to make our nation better on this new single. Listen, enjoy and take stock with Gaise’s “Little Drops” below…

“Our various individual actions as Nigerians affect our nation, to show that we all in our very little ways contribute to the present state our country is in. And so if we shift the focus of our energies to our little corners and each one starts to improve his/her actions no matter how little, the nation will follow suit.” 

- Gaise

STREAM + DOWNLOAD (click song title)

“LITTLE DROPS” 

DOWNLOAD “LITTLE DROPS” DIRECTLY TO YOUR MOBILE: 

http://bit.ly/littedropsmp3

MEDIA & BOOKINGS:  

Please direct all media and bookings inquiries to Sanctified Records: sanctifiedrecords@gmail.com

CONNECT WITH GAISE

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gaisebaba 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gaisebaba

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/gaise

VIDEO PREMIERE: OMAWUMI - "WARN YOURSELF" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Nigeria’s number one diva, pop queen and multiple brands ambassadors, Omawumi Megbele is not our regular female singer. She has proved to us times without number that she is in a class of her own.

Having sold millions of copies of her sophomore album, Lasso of Truth, the multiple award winning singer will on Thursday September 12, 2013 released the deluxe edition of same album which will be available on one of Nigeria’s leading online stores,www.Konga.com and iTunes. We scooped that the demand for it has been very high.

Lasso of Truth contains hits tracks such as Somori, Bottom Belle, I Go Go, If You Ask Me, Stay Alive and Warn Yourself featuring Wizkid.

The new video, ‘Warn Yourself’, shot in Brooklyn and Lagos will also premiere on Thursday September 12, 2013. In this video, Omawumi attempted a bit of choreography which was choreographed by America's Got Talent Choreographer, Victor Sho and Nigerian award winning dancer/choreographer, Kaffy. While Victor co-ordinated the Brooklyn shooting where he played the lead role, Kaffy co-ordinated that of Nigeria. The high budget video was directed by Mega.

Wizkid was originally featured in the original audio version of this song and a cool re-edit sufficed for a grand video regardless.

Thumbs up, Oma

Follow on twitter: @omawumi

VIDEO: MR MAY D FEATURING OSKIDO - "GET DOWN" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The sure boy, Mr May D is back with another banging beat in this lovely tune titled "Get Down" produced by Oskido. The video Get Down shows May D doing a lot of dance steps including the famous body movement of the Legendary King of Highlife Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

May D definitely has more to offer the entertainment industry as he is getting really down in this clean video with the beautiful ladies. Expect more banging tunes from May D off Confam Records.

Follow on twitter: @MisterMayD

COMING SOON: ROBOCOP - THE MOVIE (2014)

Y'all remember the hit movie of the 90's ..the man turned robot saving the world, making you wish you had that metal suit and of cos, that famous line "Dead or Alive- You're coming with me?"

You got it...Its ROBOCOP.

A new adaptaption of this classic movie is in the works to be released February, 2014.

Take a look at the official trailer and let me know what you think aka Leave a comment...

hmmm!! it had better be good, i can hear you say...so do i! LOL!

Plot Summary: 

In "RoboCop," the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex's life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.

Release Date: February 7, 2014

Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony), MGM

Director: Jose Padilha

Screenwriter: Josh Zetumer, Nick Schenk

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Ehle, Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

MPAA Rating: Not Available

Official Websites: http://www.omnicorp.com/, https://www.facebook.com/Omnicorp, http://www.robocop-movie.net/

AFROBEATS QUEEN, MAY7VEN COLLABORATES WITH BRIT POP STAR ALEXANDRA BURKE IN "OOH LA LA (REMIX)"

Following her resounding guest appearance on Mr. 2Kay’s “Bubugaga (Remix)”, the Queen of Afrobeats, MAY7VEN has joined forces with 3-time UK chart topper, X-Factor winner and BRIT Award nominated Pop star ALEXANDRA BURKE, to present a brand new collaborative remix single titled “Ooh La La (Remix)”.

For the very first time, the Nigerian diva has come together with British Pop diva Alexandra, along with fast-rising production outfit Afrobeats Warehouse, to deliver an exciting and pulsating Dance/Afrobeats remix, driven by lush drum patterns and a glorious vocal showing from both Alexandra Burke and May7ven.

Already receiving excellent reviews and fan reaction after premiering on Choice FM earlier in the week, we can now look out for a steamy music video for “Ooh La La (Remix)” to follow shortly. In the meantime, stream and enjoy the massive remix below.

"It's a BIG Tune!" - Choice FM (Top UK Radio Station)

STREAM -  “OOH LA LA (REMIX)”: 

https://soundcloud.com/afrobeatswarehouse/oh-la-la-remix-alexandra-burke  

DOWNLOAD -  “OOH LA LA (REMIX)”: 

http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/ubfj0o48lq80

  

PRESS & INTERVIEWS:   

Please direct all media and press inquiries to Ben Arnold: ben@dlauk.com  

CONNECT WITH MAY7VEN   

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMay7ven 

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/May7ven 

Website: http://www.may7ven.com

TRACE Urban CHANNEL UPDATES ITS PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE & LAUNCHES FOUR NEW SHOWS

From Monday, September 9, discover TRACE Urban brand new programme schedule on (DStv channel 325). The number one international urban music channel updates its programming and launches four new shows.

All West African times (WAT):

TRACE REQUEST

Mondays to Fridays at 9am

Take control of TRACE Urban Programming! TRACE REQUEST is the only Top 10 music video show made by TV viewers themselves. They will get to vote for their favourite videos on www.tracerequest.com using their mobile phones or computers. Viewers will also be able to support artists and songs during live tweet sessions by using the hashtag #TraceRequest

FOCUS VERSUS 

Mondays at 1pm / Wednesdays at 10am

FOCUS VERSUS treats you to a full hour of the best music videos by two music icons. TRACE Urban becomes a boxing ring for two hot artists. Dive into their complete video works and see who’s left standing.

VJ NUTTY 

Wednesdays at 5:15pm / Saturdays at 7pm

TRACE Urban presents newcomer VJ Nutty ! Music scheduler for Metro Fm SA, VJ Nutty will mix videos by the best African artists for 56 minutes, non-stop.

TRACE VIDEO MIX BY VJ VOCAL TEKNIX 

Thursdays at 5:15pm / Saturdays at 8pm

VJ Vocal Teknix’s magical urban videos mixes will give viewers a unique visual and musical experience.

Join our platforms:

http://www.trace.tv

http://www.facebook.com/TraceNigeria

http://www.twitter.com/TRACENIGERIA

http://www.instagram.com/tracenigeria

http://www.youtube.com/user/TRACENIGERIA

NIKKI LAOYE - LIVE IN MANCHESTER- THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 2013 #UK SUMMER TOUR

This Sunday,One of the most intriguing voices of Contemporary Gospel today, Nikki Laoye, will be ministering LIVE IN MANCHESTER,UK.

Hosted by Pastor Yomi Obadimeji, it certainly promises to be an amazing time of uplifting and inspiring praise at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Strong Tower Manchester. 

Venue is 923-927 OLDHAM ROAD, NEWTON HEATH,MANCHESTER M40 2EB with the first service at 9am and Second service at 11am.

Sharing her music with the world, sensational gospel artiste Nikki Laoye has been on a tour of the United Kingdom, which kicked off in August 2013. With exciting and unforgetable performances at The Nigerian Corner of the NOtting Hill Carnival and at RCCG Winners Way, Loughton Essex last weekend, Nikki Laoye is already leaving her mark in the Queens' land.

To book "Nikki Laoye" for church events, conferences, seminars, weddings, birthday parties & more, call the numbers below: 

Contact : 

(UK)   - 07940994933

(Nigeria) -  08033399868 , 08054623438

            

Email: illtune@wahalamedia.com , nikki@wahalamedia.com

Follow on twitter: @NikkiLaoye

Website: www.reverbnation.com/nikkilaoye

NEW VIDEO: SHANK - GHETTO REMIX FT. VECTOR, SEUN KUTI, KAY SWITCH AND DAVIDO

Following the success of the original song Ghetto, which has won 2 awards already - "Best Pop Video" at the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2012 and "Music Video of the Year" at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) 2013, Shank drops Ghetto Remix ft Seun Kuti, Davido, Kayswitch and Vector

As you already know, the original was a huge success, which enjoyed major airplay all over Nigeria as well as in the UK, Malaysia, South Africa, Dubai, Ghana and Benin Republic. However, it wasn't enough, hence the need to create the remix.

After pondering over the idea for over a year, Seun Kuti, Davido, Vector and Kayswitch were called upon to bless the track with their artistic skills while Shank laced the original chorus with a few bars and of course, Sarz on the beat and Dr Frabz tweaks the mix.

Video was directed by Patrick Elis, who shot the video in the ghetto and urban parts of Lagos and added further creative ghetto element to this master-piece. The cameos in this project doubled the original. They include General Pype, B-Red, Ghetto P, Dr Frabz, Npz, Ice-berg Slim, Danagog, Efa, Pelli, Deevee (DB-records), Moblow to mention a few.

Ghetto Remix is street/club/afro-beat/pop rolled up in one and with 5 of the most talented artistes in Nigeria, fans are in for a treat.

PRAISEWORLD RADIO TO HOST ‘PRAISEWORLD RADIO UNPLUGGED’ IN CHURCH 3:16 -SEPTEMBER 15 2013

Praiseworld Radio, Africa’s foremost Online Gospel Radio station is set to host a first-of-its-kind event branded “Praiseworld Radio Unplugged” on Sunday, September 15. This unique event which will take place at Church 3:16, Lagos aims to bring the ‘radio experience’ to a LIVE audience, featuring make-shift radio shows duplicated before the audience.

According to Olutola Omoniyi, Head of the Praiseworld team, the idea behind Praiseworld Radio Unplugged is to give regular and prospective listeners a real and tangible experience of what goes on at the radio station.

“The concept behind Praiseworld Radio, amongst other aims, is to bring us even closer to our listeners by showing them what they watch on daily basis, it’s going to be more like ‘WATCHING THE RADIO SHOWS’”, said Olutola.

“We also desire Brand Awareness for Praiseworld Radio as well as Church 3:16. The bottom line however is to set young adults on the path God wants them to be using Spirit-filled sanctified content.” he stated

The event is scheduled to kick off at 10am on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Church 3:16, the Youth Church of Fountain Of Life Church located at Darlington Hall, Plot CDE, Industrial Estate Crescent, Ilupeju (Beside PZ, Off Town Planning, Ilupeju)

Praiseworld Radio Unplugged, which will be broadcast live to the rest of the world, as a 60minutes show will include some of your favorite radio shows, DJ Mixes, special guest appearance, interviews and a couple of surprises. It also serves as a strategy to divert the passion of young adults from negative entertainment/media content into the excellent quality, spirit-filled sanctified media content.

Real time updates concerning the event can be followed on Twitter via the hashtag: #PraiseworldRadioUnplugged

Follow on twitter: @PRAISEWORLD_

ABOUT PRAISEWORLD RADIO

Praiseworld Radio is Africa’s #1 Online Gospel Radio Station based in Lagos, Nigeria, a radio station dedicated to broadcasting pure urban gospel content round the clock. PRAISEWORLD RADIO delivers gospel entertainment that is both hip and urban, employing programming techniques that appeal to internet savvy, trendy and hip young adults who yearn for contemporary gospel music that they can relate with.

You can tune in to Praiseworld Radio by logging on to www.praiseworldradio.com or downloading the mobile apps via Blackberry Appworld or Android Google Play Store.

MUSIC PREMIERE: AIJAY - MY HEART SINGS

Written  by sensational singer, Aijay and produced by ace producer,  Mix Master J (B.O.U.Q.U.I’s 

elder brother), #My Heart Sings # is a mid-tempo song that expresses a grateful heart to God for all His many blessings ( Psalm 103:2)

I am blessed because Christ died for me

I  am blessed because I live eternally

I am blessed because I have victory over the enemy

I am blessed  because His goodness and His mercy follow me

I am blessed because I  am alive and well

I am blessed because to Him, my past rings no bell

I am blessed  because I have a family that loves me

I am blessed because I have great friends that stand by me

I am so blessed…

and for all these and more

…My Heart Sings

Aijay

DOWNLOAD - (Click song title)

MY HEART SINGS - AIJAY

ABOUT AIJAY

Ijeoma Desmond-Ugwudi, born as the third out of 6 children, hails from Imo State. A Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science(BMLS) degree holder, Aijay is a practicing Laboratory Scientist who started singing @ a very tender age in the children’s choir of her home church in Owerri where she grew up. She took her first “major’’ solo at the Owerri Christian Youth Forum Mass Choir concert in 1996.

She has recorded  hit songs like Na u sabi, Chegharia(Repent), Ebubedike with Kerruzzo Entertainment which received massive air play on the radio and tv stations between 2006-

2008.

Aijay sees herself as a servant who is constantly in search of her Master’s heart .She believes we were all created for a purpose and as she has found hers, one of which is to tell the world about the love of Jesus through her songs.

Her mentors include Cece Winans, Juanita Bynum, J.Moss, Rev. Mrs Christie Bature-Ogbeifun

Follow on twitter: @aijayjayjay

VIDEO PREMIERE: ANNY - "PEACE AROUND THE WORLD" FEATURING SAMMIE OKPOSO, JAYWON & MORE

Sensational Artiste "Anny" has just released the video to her recent single, "Peace Around the World" . Beautifully crafted by ace video director, Frizzle, the video soulfully expresses the song which was greatly inspired by Anny's experiences as a child growing up in the northern part of Nigeria, witnessing many tragic cases of violence and unrest, still occurring till present day in the world over at different capacities.

The song is produced by industry veteran and certified music producer Dr. Frabz and features the likes of Sammie Okposo, Onos, Jaywon, Vivian Stephen, Lamboginny, HenriSoul, Ibitayo Jeje, Nene The Soul Diva and Charles Granville.

Additional Cameo appearances include Essence, ADA, Sabina

Video was directed by Frizzle N Bizzle Films

Follow Anny on twitter: @anny_sings

NEA AWARDS 2013: THE OFFICIAL WINNERS' LIST

The 2013 NEA Awards was held on Sunday, September 1st in New York and hosted by Basketmouth. Performances of the night included Sean Tizzle, Dammy Krane, Olamide & Phyno, Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Niyola, Akpororo and more...

And the winner is.....see full list of NEA 2013 winners below...

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR

YBNL – Olamide

HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR

Kukere – Iyanya

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR

Burna Boy

GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR

Sammy Okposo

BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Davido

BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR

Ice Prince

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Spellz

MOST PROMISING MALE ACT

Endia

MOST PROMISING FEMALE ACT TO WATCH

Emma Nyra

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

JJC

BEST INDIGENOUS ARTIST/GROUP

Olamide

BEST COLLABO

Ghost Mode – Phyno & Olamide

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN FILM

Rita Dominic

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN FILM

Ali Nuhu

BEST FILM DIRECTOR

Tunde Kelani (Maami)

BEST TV SHOW

Big Brother Africa

PAN AFRICAN ACTOR

John Dumelo

PAN AFRICAN ACTRESS

Nadia Buhari

WORLD DJ

DJ Bayo (UK)

BEST COMEDIAN

Basketmouth

ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER

Coko Bar

RADIO ON AIR/TV PERSONALITY

Freeze – Cool FM

TV PERSONALITY

Labi Layori

ENTERTAINMENT BLOG

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