SNEAK PEEK: PICTURES FROM SAMMIE OKPOSO's PRAISE PARTY VIDEO SHOOT

Sammie Okposo

Gospel Veteran, Sammie Okposo is gearing up for the release of a new video for the song 'Praise Party' from his STATEMENT album.

The video was shot this last saturday here in Lagos by video director, Frizzle (winner, Best New Director,NMVA for Nikki Laoye's Taka Sufe video)
There were Cameo Appearances by notable personalities such as Nikki Laoye, Onos, Eric of Idol fame, Ochuko of Project Fame, DJ Gosporella, Xplicit Dance Team and many more.

The video should be out shortly but in the meantime, enjoy the rocking snippets from the video shoot.

Annette from Project Fame (Left)  and Gospel Diva Anny  (Right)

(L-R) Nikki Laoye and Lauretta

Onos Ariyo (Right)

Nikki Laoye and Lauretta

Eric Arubayi of West African Idol (Left)

Sammie Okposo on set

Dj Gosperella (Right)

Project Fame West Africa Finalist, Ochuko (Left)

We really look forward to the release of this fun-lookin video

PANAM PERCY PAUL LIVE IN CONCERT (ABUJA) - 27TH JANUARY, 2013

Hey Guys!!! Got great news for Abuja peeps. If you have been aching for some really good music in an awesome atmosphere with lots of energy...LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!

Gospel Legend, Dr. Panam Percy Paul (Yup! The Godfather of Nigerian Gospel Music himself!!!) will be Live and in Concert at Graceville Christian Centre, The Haven, 6a Lasale Street, off Shehu Shagari Way, by MTN Junction, Maitama, Abuja on Sunday 27th January 2013, at 9am. It promises to be AWESOME!!!

For more information call 08155145432 or visit www.gracevillecc.org, 

on Twitter @gracevillecc and look for Graceville Christian Centre on Facebook.

MUSIC: Joe Praize – Take It (Prod. By Kelly Lyon)

The name Joepraize is fast becoming a household name in Africa and around the world. With an amazing consistency in the music industry , his relevance and extra-ordinary personality has given Gospel music a remarkable lift.

Being the first Nigerian Gospel artiste to have a collaboration with the Grammy Award Winning, Soweto Gospel Choir, Joe Praize has to his credit two successful albums with world class music video which are receiving unbiased air play around the world with mind blowing testimonies following. 

Recently, Joepraize released a smashing hot single in appreciation to God for his kindness titled OYIGIYIGI, the song took everyone by surprise as the genre wasn’t expected  . 

With over 28,000 downloads in a week , OYIGIYIGI stayed up the chart on various entertainment blog sites and still is. 

"This is 2013, there is so much you and I have in our hearts that we want to see come to pass this year , remember the bible said “right from the time of John the Baptist, the kingdom of God suffers violence , and the Violent you and I takes it by force”… Whatever it is you want to achieve this year TAKE IT" 

.And on that note, here's the new hit from Joepraize titled TAKE IT. (Produced by the hit maker Kelly Lyon) 

Come on and TAKE IT.... Leggo!!!

DOWNLOAD - JOE PRAIZE'S TAKE IT

For more gospel hits,

www.xclusivegospel.com

DESTINY'S CHILD IS BACK WITH "NUCLEAR" FROM THE UPCOMING LOVE SONGS ALBUM

And they're baaaaaack!!! 

It's been a long time coming for sure, after making their solo impact, building families and all, the members of Destiny’s Child are ready to step back onto the biggest stage in the world.

The amazing trio — Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams — are coming back together to release a compilation album entitled Love Songs at the end of January, 2013 and setting the pace is the first single from the album, “Nuclear,” .

Well, the song is cool and nice and despite all the negative fuss regarding the song,(most DC fans were expecting something totally crazy or something) we believe the song is great, with the lovely lyrics and great harmonies,  the song is a cool R&B track that seats well with the album theme - Love Songs‘
.Get It, everyone? Is it clear now that it's NU-CLE-ARRRR!!  LOL!!

The song was produced by Pharrell and was co-written by Michelle,

So here you have it.... the first single in eight years, from the group that sold over 50 million albums worldwide - DESTINY'S CHILD with NUCLEAR

DOWNLOAD - DESTINY CHILD'S NUCLEAR

iROKING ON US TOUR WITH FEMI KUTI

iROKING, Africa’s number one digital music platform, today announces an exclusive partnership with one of the continent’s most revered recording artists, Femi Kuti, as he embarks on his latest tour of the USA: Femi Kuti and the Positive Force Tour.

To celebrate this new partnership, and to welcome Femi Kuti onto its digital platform, iROKING has compiled an exclusive playlist, now available on http://iroking.com/album/1338/positive-tour-2013.

The full track listing includes:

1) Truth Don die  (album Shoki Shoki)

2) Beng Beng Beng  (album Shoki Shoki)

3) Do Your Best  (album Fight To Win)

4)'97  (album Fight To Win)

5) Traitors Of Africa (album Fight To Win)

6) Oyimbo (album Day By Day)

7) Day By Day (album Day By Day)

8) You Better Ask Yourself (album Day By Day)

9) Dem Bobo (album Africa for Africa)

10) Can't Buy me (album Africa for Africa)

Michael Ugwu, CEO of iROKING says: “Femi Kuti is an African icon and we are honoured, and very excited, to have his music on iROKING. He continues to push the boundaries and fly the flag for African music around the world. I urge everyone to go and see Femi Kuti on his US tour; if you think his songs sound good on the iROKING play list, imagine how intense and powerful they will be live”.

As part of this exclusive partnership, iROKING has competition tickets to give away for dates to the Femi Kuti & the Positive Force Tour. To be in with a chance of winning, Femi Kuti fans must answer the following question correctly and state clearly which tour date you would like to attend. More information can be found on the iROKING blog http://blog.iroking.com/ or click here to see full competition details.

What is the name of the Lagos club made famous by Fela Kuti and re-launched by Femi Kuti?

Two tickets are available for each tour date:

Solana Beach, CA  - 17 JAN

Los Angeles, CA  -18 JAN

San Francisco, CA - 19 JAN

Chicago, IL - 21 JAN

Boston, MA - 23 JAN

New York, NY - 24 JAN

Philadelphia, PA - 25 JAN

Washington, DC - 26 JAN

Lyndon, VERMONT - 27 JAN

iROKING is Africa’s number one music distribution platform, with over 35,000 tunes from 400 artists. The company also manages the YouTube channels of over 80 artists, delivering 15 million video views on average a month and over 130,000,000 views across its pages.

For information concerning iROKING please contact Global Communications Officer
Jessica Hope – jessica.hope@irokopartners.com / 0044 203 176 2808

HIP HOP PRODUCER/ARTISTE, XBLAZE DROPS NEW SINGLE "NEMESIS" FEATURING AMERICAN HIPHOP ARTISTE, M.SIMILE

The remarkable Music Producer/Hip Hop Artiste, XBLAZE (Ade Laoye) is back with a new single titled "NEMESIS" featuring "M.Simile", an American HipHop Artist from Florida,his long time friend whom he met on twitter some years back. Both Emcees go hard on this rap track with their great lyrical word play on a fantastic beat production by the beat master himself, Xblaze.

Xblaze has evolved as a producer over the years from his first major production for his sister, Gospel Diva, Nikki Laoye for her award winning hit single, 'Taka Sufe' and her latest hit song, "123".

To his credit, Xblaze has produced for artistes such as Mode Nine (Muzik Lives), Base One (Werey Re O, The Coming, Mario),Presh-P (Pamuregegi) ,Affroholik (Let Them Know) and so much more.

Now Xblaze shows more of his versatility as an artiste himself, setting his own beat creations on fire as well as his skills as a graphic artiste, with his real unique designs for his music promotions. His previous released singles includes songs such as Vortex, Let the Beat Go and more.

Stay Tuned cos the beat master is gonna keep 'em coming...

DOWNLOAD “NEMESIS” by XBLAZE FEATURING M.SIMILE:

Dropbox: http://bit.ly/WNObZ4

Hulkshare: http://hu.lk/dl/wpdmheh853b4

MORE MUSIC BY XBLAZE

www.reverbnation.com/xblaze

www.hulkshare/xblaze

CONNECT WITH XBLAZE

Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealxblaze (@TheRealXblaze)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xblazeadelaoye

MEDIA & BOOKINGS:

All media and booking inquiries: nikki@wahalamedia.com

NEW MUSIC FROM BRANDY (@4EVERBRANDY) - ‘HOW HIGH’

Over the Christmas holidays, Brandy surprised her fans with a special holiday present! 

Courtesy of Silent from TrueExclusives.com, a new track from the singer,  “How High” was released on Christmas morning via YouTube.com. 

The song, “How High” first appeared on Brandy and Ray J’s, VH1 TV Show, 

“Family Business“.  

Get into this spectacular song by using the media player above.

DOWNLOAD - "HOW HIGH" - BRANDY

http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/ireluubll7uo

Follow Brandy on twitter  - @4everbrandy

NEW MUSIC: FRANK EDWARDS - "FIRE GO"

MAKE U FIRE GO! NO MIND DEM!!!

Yes ooo and these are the opening lyrics on the fantastic new single, "FIRE GO!!" from the Richboy himself, Frank Edwards, a song encouraging all believers to stand strong in their faith, regardless of what people or circumstances are saying to you.

From the stables of his Rocktown Records, Frank creates another amazing song on a fantastic dance beat production by popular producer, MasterKraft.

Hoooot!, indeed it is...

So what are you waiting for? 

Make you FIRE GO!! AND DOWNLOAD UR OWN COPY NOW!!

DOWNLOAD - "FIRE GO" by Frank Edwards

http://t.co/wT2XY9B4

WAHOLAAA'S FAVOURITE SONG OF THE HOUR - DR KAY FEAT COBHAMS - "GBARE"

A Doctor to the soul and also a doctor for real....that's Dr Kay, an eclectic recording artiste who still finds time to make great music while serving the people of Nigeria.

Dr Kay has been rocking the airwaves with his first single, DEBOLA,  a beautiful love ballad, dedicated to his lovely wife, known as Debola, of course..LOL!

And now he's out with an amazing hit single, "GBARE" produced by world famous producer, Cobhams who also features on the track as well.

An amazing song indeed and the captivating video was creatively shot by award winning director, TFrizzle, who won Best New Director at Nigeria Music Video Awards 2010 for Gospel Diva, Nikki Laoye's "Taka Sufe" video.

A song bound to be on replay...TV stations are already scrambling to play this amazing video...

You can check it out here and now....

PS: The song brings back the thots of the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson, doesnt it? LOL!!
Great one, Kay...we love it and yes it is -
WAHOLAAA'S FAVOURITE SONG OF THE HOUR!! 
Wohooo!!

ABOUT DR KAY

DrKay (born Oluwaseyi Babajide Kayode) is a Contemporary African Fusion, R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop Soul, Jazz, Funk, Gospel, Pop artist.

His inherently crazy passion for music blossomed while studying Medicine and Surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State,Nigeria. While in school, he was a Music Director for 5 years in his fellowship (Christ Love Fellowship) where he  developed his leadership and musical skills, experimenting with a wide range of musical styles from Fuji to Jazz and Negro Spirituals. He bagged an M.B.Ch.B. degree in 2005 and practises clinical Medicine actively whilst pushing forth his musical career at the same time.

Dr Kay is married to Adebola with a daughter, Oluwadarasimi.

CONNECT WITH DR KAY

Twitter: @DrKay01

www.reverbnation.com/DrKay

www.soundcloud.com/dr-kay-1

*Note: WAHOLAAA'S FAVOURITE SONG OF THE HOUR is a song with great musical production & vocal delivery ...simply an ALL ROUND WICKED SONG!!

BOUQUI RELEASES NEW SINGLE "CELEBRATE" FEATURING GRAMMY NOMINEE, DA T.R.U.T.H

Top female hiphop artiste, BOUQUI has released her first new single in 2013 and oh girl!! (as we say in Nigeria LOL!), she ain't smiling. The multiple award winning Nigeria rap diva who has held firmly to the female rap crown for years has just raised the bar once again with her new single titled CELEBRATE.

For the very first time in the history of Christian contemporary hip hop music in Nigeria and Africa,  the multiple award winning Nigeria rap diva “B.O.U.Q.U.I” features the phenomenal American HipHop artiste (3 time STELLAR award winner, 2 time GRAMMY and DOVE nominee),  “DA T.R.U.T.H”, on this new track, making this the biggest International collaboration of all time.

Apparently this is surely another set piece of takeover for Bukola Folayan popularly known as B.O.U.Q.U.I, having dropped couple of singles from her forthcoming double CD album - “Marks Of a General & Eve Of Independence” and  is on the verge of creating another world record as the first female gospel rapper to release 4 albums and of course a double CD album, remarkable!!!

The song CELEBRATE is produced by VC PEREZ and mixed by Mix Master J with additional vocals from Studio and C Blaze.

DA T.R.U.T.H, born Emmanuel Lee Lambert JR, is set to drop his fifth studio album on the 29th of January 2013 titled LOVE HOPE WAR.

Watch out as BOUQUI hosts the Love Hope War tour concert in Lagos featuring DA TRUTH and the best of Nigerian Gospel Community on the 8th of February, 2013.

DOWNLOAD "CELEBRATE"

Follow @bouqui2 

@truthonduty 

@grugged 

on twitter for more information

ONE MIC NAIJA USHERS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH AJEBUTTER, SEYI SHAY, KEL AND MORE!

What better way to usher in the New Year than to party with emerging and established acts like Ajebutter, Baby Boi, Kel, Luni, Pheel, Seyi Shay, Tillaman and even a surprise guest or two?  This is what you get when you come for One Mic Naija on Sunday January 27th as organisers of the bi-monthly live artiste showcase prepare to kick off 2013 in grand style.

Last year saw One Mic Naija performances by Sound Sultan, Dammy Krane, Solidstar and more, and this, added to the growing popularity of the event amongst young people and even brands like Spinlet led to it being named one of the ‘300 People, Places and Events that shaped 2012’ by NET.

This year, organisers have promised even more discoveries (as with a Slim T who after performing at One MIc Naija went on to have a break out year in 2012), more surprises (like when Banky W performed with Sound Sultan and Chocolate City showed up to support Grip Boiz), bigger prizes for the open mic winners (who have in the past gone home with free beats courtesy Coldflames, electronics courtesy Samsung, cash courtesy @ForMyArea and phones courtesy Etisalat) and generally more music, more fun, but still, One Mic!

Banky W Performing

Choc Boiz cheering on

Kick off an amazing year for entertainment with eclectic Ajebutter,  Top Radio’s Next Top Talent winner, Baby Boi, rapper Luni, singer, Pheel, Afro pop artiste Seyi Shay and Naija pop star, Tillaman. And surprise!surprise! Regular show host Kel will not only host, but also perform her new single and some old favourites!

And all this for a bargain N1000.

Regular open mic returns with amazing prizes including a cash prize for the winner!

One Mic Naija holds on Sunday January 27th at Browns’ Cafe, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA Ikeja, 5pm. Tickets cost N1000 and are available at the venue or online on Jumia.com

One Mic Naija is a WePlugGoodMusic initiative, powered by M.et.al and s.h.a.r.e. This edition is supported by 360Nobs, abisona.com, Dear artiste, iCR8 Media, Jaguda dot com, Jumia dot com, NET, OloriSupergal, Rhythm 93.7FM, Top Radio 90.9FM and Zapphaire Events.

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NEW SET, NEW HOST, NEW VIBE! RUBBIN' MINDS RELOADS FOR 2013... EBUKA OBI-UCHENDU TAKES THE STAGE.

Just in time for the New Year, the producers of Rubbin’ Minds, the influential TV talk-show for young Nigerians have announced major upgrades.

“It’s been five spectacular years, and we’re excited to take this to a whole new level in 2013,” says Adebola Williams, who is executive producer of the show.

The first change to the show is the announcement of a new host: the lawyer on-air personality and event compere, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.  Obi-Uchendu, who holds two Masters degrees in Intellectual Property as well as Communications Law both from the American University, Washington DC takes over the presenter’s show on the first show of the year – Sunday, 6 January, 2013.

“Obi-Uchendu has been an influential voice for young people across issues – from pop culture to politics – over the past few years,” Williams explained. “As an issues columnist on Thisday Newspapers, anchoring the country’s first youth-centred Presidential Debate, writing for the YNaija FrontPage and for Leadership, amongs others. He mirrors the ‘Rubbin’ Minds prime position as the conversation driver for young people nationally, and he will be an effective face and voice for that imperative.”

Obi-Uchendu will be joining the show along with a new set, and new segments on the show – broken into news analysis, discussion and culture interview.

“I am very excited to be joining the A-team at Rubbin' Minds,” Obi-Uchendu said. “This is the show to be on to know what young people are talking and thinking about at any time. If it’s real and if it’s topical and it concerns young people, we will be discussing it, and I look forward to that ongoing conversation.”

Rubbin’ Minds is a production of Y! TV. 

More information is available on www.ynaija.com, and on Twitter @YNaijaTV. 

The official website for the TV show will be unveiled at www.ynaija.com/tv on 11 January, 2013.

INTRODUCING: LAGOS SAFETY - FIRST EVER ONLINE PORTAL FOR REPORTING SAFETY ISSUES

LagosSafety.com is an online portal where Lagosians can now report safety issues in their environment online. It serves as a point of contact between the citizens and the government. Residents observe their environment, find anomalies and report them online. The government acknowledges the issue and commence work on it. Once the issue is sorted, the thread becomes “closed”.

The administrator of Lagossafety.com, Mr. Segun Adekoye explained “The idea was to bridge the gap between the government and the people. Sometimes there are issues that are hazardous to the lives of people unattended to for a while. An example is an electric wire lying on the road for days before it becomes fixed. We have been able to fragment the issues into categories that can be directed to their respective authorities such that PHCN Lagos, knows it’s own category while the State Ministry of Works and Housing also knows where it belongs on the website. We did this out of the need to inform the government about issues it rarely hears about and move them towards solving them.

LagosSafety.com was launched in December 2012 but will however commence full operations effective from January 2013. It helps to stimulate social responsibility in the state and makes all the residents stakeholders. There are several issues that barely get the attention of the State Government, this sort of issues can be resolved once it gets to the notice of the responsible authorities. The site also incorporates Google Maps so that places that are being reported can be accurately located.

The kinds of issues that can be reported are dangerous buildings, bad roads, flood, potholes, bad traffic lights, electricity, road lighting, no street names, emergencies such as fire outbreaks and accidents. Other environmental issues such as waste disposal, traffic obstructions, decaying or dead animals or people can also be reported. Security and risk issues can also be reported. These range from chaos, security alerts, illegal parking are also to be reported online.

Residents can begin by registering on the site www.lagossafety.com in order to be able to report issues that they notice in their community. Thereafter, they can report any issue that fall into these categories. Registration is free and LagosSafety.com does not require any form of money from users of the web portal.

Security is a collective effort, it is important that all hands work together to promote and report safety issues on the site. The site is useful for residents of Lagos State who have no idea about risky or emergency issues in other parts of the State. It is helpful for bloggers and news organization to help them report and broadcast issues that pose a threat to human existence. It is also a great resource for the government to find out and address safety issues in the state.

LagosSafety.com was set up to ensure to the city of Lagos is safe and habitable for all.

WEBSITE 
www.lagossafety.com