VIDEO: NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KIKI OMEILI CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY WITH NEW MOVIE: "UNPROTECTED"‏

Kiki Omeili

Multiple Award-winning Nollywood Actress Kiki Omeili, is a year older today, Tuesday 31^st May, 2016 and to mark her birthday, the 2015 GIAMA Best Supporting Actress, makes her debut as a Movie producer, with the release of the Short Film titled“Unprotected”.

Unprotected is a short film Directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare and written and produced by Kiki Omeili. The film is a compelling story based on true events and stars Kiki Omeili, Eric Didie, Bimbo Ademoye, Blessing Ambrose and Nathan Kingsley.

Press play and enjoy the gripping story...Unprotected

VIDEO PREMIERE: NIYOLA - NEVER GON' STOP

EME's first lady, Niyola kicks off the journey to her album with this return banger “Never Gon’ Stop”, produced by Ex-O.

 A statement song laced with Niyola’s trademark sultry-but-powerful vocals, a thumping beat, and an incredible video directed by Meji Alabi.

Enjoy

VIDEO: SHAYDEE - SMILE

Out Today from the stables of Empire Mates Entertainment is the new video for “Smile” - written and performed by Shaydee, and produced by Jay Paul. 

The video was shot in South Africa by Meji Alabi of JM Films. 

Enjoy

AUDIO + VIDEO PREMIERE: "O SING" - ENKAY FEAT. SAMMIE OKPOSO & TIM TEHILA

Tehila Records presents the brand new video, "O SING" from its first lady - the ardent worshipper and vocalist, Enkay featuring the wellu wellu master, Sammie Okposo and the vibrant and energetic Tim Tehila.

Produced by PHAT E, "O SING" is a revamped modern version of the favourite gospel oldie that has been around for years, presented in an upbeat tempo with a melodic tune that is sure to get you on your feet in praise to God in no time.

The lively dance video was shot in London by the prolific Mr Shabz with cameo appearances by Tim Godfrey, Nikki Laoye, Henrisoul, Andrew Bello, Kalisha J, IBK OF Xtreme crew & Naydo.

Enkay had earlier released the visuals to her first single, "Yes! You are the Lord" to rave reviews and wide acceptance across Nigeria, Africa and Europe.

"O SING" is another captivating single from her superb 10 track debut album, The Kingdom Anthem, a fusion of different genres of music showing different expressions of Enkay as she was led and inspired to record to meet the deep spiritual needs of the diverse and vast audience cultivated during her past tours of Nigeria, Europe and the Americas.

Watch and Enjoy!

Connect with Enkay on Twitter,Snapchat,Instagram & Facebook: @OfficialEnkay

Follow Tehila Records @tehilarecords on Instagram and Twitter

Also follow the hashtag: #OSingTheVideo for updates

   

Direct Download: http://bit.ly/EnkayOSingAudio

WILSON JOEL BECOMES FIRST NIGERIAN PRODUCER ENDORSED BY STEINBERG

CEO of Doxology Music Wilson Joel has been offered an endorsement deal by German musical software and equipment company Steinberg.

Steinberg is the producer of music production softwares including Cubase, Nuendo and Wavelab. Wilson Joel has been patronizing these softwares for over 15 years and has been loyal to its usage.

Wilson Joel will enjoy various benefits such as discounts on most of Steinberg products, personal tech support and a direct line to the company during the one-year renewable endorsement period.

Wilson joel shared on his instagram page

****ANNOUNCEMENT**** I have been endorsed by @steinbergmedia makers of #Nuendo #Wavelab & #Cubase which I've been using to create music for over 15 years till date!!! I've been given some amazing benefits as well for the next 1 year (Renewable) for being an ambassador/ARDENT user of their products. Even my friends in the same line of work can testify to how I'm always heads over hills about STEINBERG PRODUCT!!!! 

The BIG excitement for me is I am apparently the first in #Nigeria to be accepted for such a privilege!!! Thanks a lot @steinbergmedia for this!!! Now let's make more music! Hence, all my #music related posts will carry harsh tag #CUBASE #STEINBERG 

I AM FANTASTICALLY BLESSED!!! 

THIS IS A GOOD START FOR ME & MY COLLEAGUES IN HERE!!!! 

An image redeemed is history remade! 

Now y'all go get your #Steinberg groove on! #SteinbergJunkie #CubaseAddict #MusicMagnate #LifeOfAMusicProducer 

#WeKeepGoing #GodsGrace

Wilson Joel  further reacting to the new development said;

“I am so excited for being a channel through which international organizations can trust Nigerians. I consider this as my little quota to nation building.”

Wilson Joel has accrued an array of evergreen hits including Glowreeyah Braimah’s “Miracle Worker”, “Alagbara” by Onos (written & produced), “I Miss You” by Praiz, "Only You Remix feat Seyi Shay &“National Anthem” by Nikki Laoye for EbonyLifeTV to name a few. 

He came to limelight after his productions for the late South African artiste Lulu Dikana, which caught the eyes of Universal Records.

Excerpt from the deal reads;

"We are happy to offer you an endorsement deal. This includes discounts on most of our products (5 copies per product), plus personal tech support and a direct line to the company."

Hearty Congrats to Wilson Joel 

Connect:

Facebook | Twitter: @wilsonjoel

Instagram: @musicmagnate

VIDEO PREMIERE: YEMI ALADE FEATURING FLAVOUR - KOM KOM

Effyzzie Music presents the music video for "Kom Kom" by Africa's leading diva Yemi Alade featuring high-life royal Flavour.

The contemporary high-life gem "Kom Kom" produced by hit-producer Masterkraft, is housed on Yemi Alade's chart-topping sophomore album "Mama Africa: The Diary of an African Woman" propelled by the massive success of previous singles "Na Gode" and "Ferrari".

The arresting visual for the praised duet is directed by award-winning cinematographer Clarence Peters.

WATCH "KOM KOM" HERE -

VIDEO: CYNTHIA MORGAN - OLOWO

After kickstarting 2016 with her hit track, Olowo, uber-talented Northside Inc. recording act finally delights us with the official visual to the song which was shot by ace video director, Clarence A. Peters.

Cameo Appearances include Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri, Beverly Osu and Tosin Pedro.

EVENT: THE COMMONWEALTH OF ZION ASSEMBLY PRESENTS "CREAM SINGLES NETWORK"

The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly presents CREAM Singles Network, a monthly life changing meeting for Singles. This month's edition is slated for the 21st of May, 2016 at the COZA auditorium, Guzape Hills, Abuja. Doors are open from 4:30pm.

CREAM is an acronym for: Christ Rules Everything Around Me  - an event where everything is discussed from running Godly relationships to building your dreams, learning financial intelligence and becoming a better Christian.

The atmosphere is always charged with God's presence. 

There'll be music, laughter and a life changing experience as friends meet friends and all meet Jesus!

Instagram : @creamsinglesnetwork 

Facebook : @creamsingle 

FRANK EDWARDS & DON MOEN SET TO RELEASE COLLABORATIVE ALBUM - "GRACE"

Top Nigerian Gospel Artist, Frank Edwards has announced the upcoming release of his collaborative album with Veteran Gospel Legend, Don Moen.

Frank Edwards has always shared news, videos and posts of their meetings and studio recording moments over the years and finally, the moment everyone has been waiting for, is at hand

Sharing a post on his instagram page with the album artwork, Frank shares: "Are you ready world? Don Moen and Frank Edwards, 6 Tracks deep worship, we are finally ready"

This would be the first ever collaborative album between two renowned American and Nigerian Artists in the history of the Nigerian Music Industry.

Follow Frank Edwards & Don Moen on Twitter and Instagram: @Frankrichboy @DonMoen

VIDEO: DAREY ART ALADE - PRAY FOR ME

WOW! WOW! WOW! 

Darey Art Alade has just served a teary notice to all viewers with this one...the visuals for his inspirational song titled ‘Pray For Me‘, featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir, which was released back in July of 2015 

He definitely takes it a notch higher with this inspiring and emotional video featuring two of Nigeria's top veteran actors – Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva who alongside Darey, delivered the message in the song with such depth and passion, it left me in tears (and that is the testimony across social media as the video trended all day). 

Watch and Get ready to be slain too...really don't know how he did it but you would certainly catch a tear or two. 

An awesome video shot by video director, MEX

VIDEO PREMIERE: SIMI - LOVE DON'T CARE

The visuals for Simi's new single, Love Don't Care is here and we must say it's one of the most artistic videos ever seen in Nigeria.

Simi draws you in deep with her voice and her dance performance while the video keeps you in tune with the message of the song - that Love indeed doesn't care about ethnicity, status and religion.

And of cos, Clarence shot it!

Enjoy!

WORLD PREMIERE: NIKKI LAOYE & SEYI SHAY - ONLY YOU (THE REMIX)

Wahala Media Entertainment presents the most anticipated female collaboration of 2016 as Soul Singer, Nikki Laoye features RnB Singer, Seyi Shay on the remix of her award winning hit song, ONLY YOU.

A song celebrating a Father's Love and dedicated to the memory of Nikki's Dad, the remix takes the song a notch higher from a ballad to a groovy reggae tune while maintaining the soul stirring aura that the original version is known for.

Nikki Laoye sets the pace for the captivating song with her unique enchanting vocals & harmonies while Seyi Shay brings a new dimension & depth to the remix with her enthralling verse and exceptional vocal delivery - A Breathtaking Ode to the greatest father of all, GOD.

With an unforgettable crescendo and their engaging chemistry, the duo take you on a soulful journey of a Father's Unconditional Love ,leaving you breathless in the arms of a classic masterpiece for all times.

"Only You" is a special song forever etched in the heart of the soul singer,Nikki Laoye as its original version produced by Rotimi Keys, was a defining song in Nikki's career when she returned to the music scene in 2013 after a brief hiatus.

The song has won over 10 awards across Nigeria and Europe including 2013 Headies for Best Female Vocal Performance; 2014 AFRIMA Best African Female in Inspirational Music and 2014 AGMA Awards in the UK.

Talking about the remix, Nikki Laoye shares - "I just had to take the song to another level. The remix had been in the works as far back as early 2014 when I decided to recreate the magic once again with producer,Wilson Joel who simply created another mindblowing masterpiece with the addition of the wicked Guitars by my friend, singer/guitarist, KayStrings. 

I always wanted a new drive to the song and I just knew that Seyi Shay was the right person for the song as we had been planning to work on a song for a while now.

Above all, there is nothing like being in tune with your collaborating artist, you are just on the same page with ease.

I remember sitting in awe, right there in the studio that day as she sang her verse - she had no idea she had written the exact words in my heart and gave it back to me in a song. Seyi Shay definitely Rocks and The Remix totally rocks"

  Also Available on Spinlet: http://bit.ly/OnlyYouRemixSpinlet

"Only You Remix" was produced by ace music magnate, Wilson Joel and Guitars by top Nigerian Guitarist, KayStrings

THE LYRIC VIDEO


 Follow on Twitter & Instagram: @NikkiLaoye @iAmSeyiShay

Listen, Download and Enjoy!!

#ANTICIPATE: NIKKI LAOYE & SEYI SHAY'S NEW SINGLE OUT THIS WEDNESDAY

Remember this pic?

Earlier in the year, news filtered across social media of the upcoming collaboration between Inspirational singer, Nikki Laoye and RnB singer, Seyi Shay as both were spotted at Wahala Media Studios in Ikoyi, working on a song in January,produced by ace music magnate, Wilson Joel.

Now the wait is almost over as Nikki Laoye just announced today via a post on her instagram page that the awaited single will be released on Wednesday, 11th of May, 2016.

Her post reads: 

#NikkiLaoyeAndSeyiShay: Y'all been waiting for this one too.

 Can't wait to share another song i love sooo much, beautiful #JamOfLife with a dear sista @iamseyishay  #YouRock 

Produced by the amazing Wilson Joel@musicmagnate 

Hmmm, which song could it be? 

Can you #NameThatTune? More info soon. 

Winner gets a prize #StayTuned

Artwork Design: @NikkiLaoye for#ScribblesByNikkiLaoye

#NewSingleAlert #ThisWednesday#May11

#GirlsRock #GodLoveLife#GodsOwnAngel4Life 

#GodOverEverything 

#NikkiLaoyeAndSeries 

#NikkiLaoye #SeyiShay 

Nice artwork designed by Nikki. We love it. #WomanOfManyGifts 

After the huge success of her recent wedding themed song/video with EME boss, Banky W, this is certainly another highly anticipated song from Nikki Laoye, another rare female collaboration in the Nigerian Music Industry. 

Two amazing female voices in Nigeria on 1 track = Fire!!!

Stay Tuned.

PRAISEWORLD RADIO TO HOST PRAISE PARTY SURULERE, MAY 15 IN CONJUNCTION WITH KING’S ASSEMBLY

A new era of urban gospel music has emerged. Praiseworld Radio is at it again! The online urban gospel music station is set to host PRAISE PARTY SURULERE, another major edition of her Praise Party series on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

In conjunction with King’s Assembly, Praiseworld Radio is set to take thestomp the Surulere yard with this exclusive urban gospel party where praise rockers, Jesus lovers and gospel music enthusiasts gather to have fun, mingle, socialize, network and…’PRAISE PARTY’ rock hard with some of their favorite gospel celebs.

The party will kick off at 4pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at King’s Assembly, Tantalizers, Masha Roundabout, Surulere, Lagos (Beside GTBank) with some of Nigeria’s leading gospel DJs including DJ A’Cube, DJ Flamz, DJ Xpressits on the wheels.

FOR LOVERS OF URBAN GOSPEL MUSIC!!!

Speaking about the event, Olutola Omoniyi, head of the Praiseworld Team says, “We plan to take the party from hood to hood to further build the culture of urban gospel music”

Praise Party is always an opportunity to dance to urban music and have fun while connecting with great gospel artistes, as well as the Praiseworld team.

EVENT SUMMARY

Praise Party Surulere

Hosted by Praiseworld Radio, in conjunction with King’s Assembly, Surulere

Venue: Tantalizers, Masha Roundabout, Surulere, Lagos

Time: 4pm

Date: Sunday, May 15, 2016

After hosting various editions in different cities – Lagos, Abeokuta, Ilorin, #PraisePartySurulere promises to be much more fun.

Attendance of Praise Party is free and open to the public. You are warmly welcome.

Official hashtag: #PraisePartySurulere

Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @PRAISEWORLD_

MR 2KAY COVERS MYSTREETZ MAGAZINE - "TALES FROM THE MOST UNUSUAL PLACES"

Grafton entertainment star, Mr 2Kay, covers the latest issue of Mystreetz magazine. 

The singer has been all over the news recently, following the release of his ‘Count It All Joy’ EP in February for which he has held a few listening parties in different regions of the country. The latest, a massive concert held in his hometown - Bonny Island - at the end of April, saw performances from some of the industry’s biggest artists, comedians and more.

The ‘Count It All Joy’ EP is currently on iTunes, MTN Music Plus and other digital platforms.

Mr 2Kay’s journey so far is the focus of this issue as well as his meteoric rise in the Nigerian music industry.

Sesan Adeniji, Publisher of Mystreetz Magazine, wrote:

‘The industry is going bonkers. There are so many issues to talk about but I will rather focus on one story that continues to unfold in front of us all.

While so many folks who can afford data are busy quarrelling on social media on every issue that springs forth, another generation of people living in several Projects can’t afford the basic necessities of life. Out of one of these Projects, somewhere far away in an area called Waterside in Port Harcourt, a young man rose out of the ashes to become one of the most promising artistes in the country.  

From dropping out of the university because of lack of money, to hawking foodstuffs, to gathering money to pay school fees and re-enrolling but eventually having to drop out because of insufficient funds, to later deciding to opt for music, Mr 2Kay's journey to succeed in the Nigerian music industry reads like one script designed for the movies. Arguably, 2Kay’s tales from the most unusual places can be described as one of the best stories of someone living The Nigerian Dream.'

Cover photography by August Udoh.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter - @Mr_2Kay

Instagram - @mr.2kay

YouTube - Mr2KayVEVO

Facebook - Mr 2Kay

HER EXCELLENCY, TOYIN SARAKI RELEASES NEW PHOTO, OUTLINE THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTING IN MIDWIFERY

Ahead of the Inaugural Global Midwifery Conference, Her Excellency Mrs Toyin Saraki, the Founder-Director of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, and ICM Global Goodwill Ambassador, outlines the importance of investing in midwifery.

HE Toyin Saraki expressed the following points:

· The value of midwives in Nigeria is being shown in the unlikeliest of places - camps for internally displaced people (IDP) uprooted by Boko Haram militants.

· Around one in five babies are dying during childbirth in northeast Nigeria, where the Islamist group has waged a six-year insurgency, yet the survival rate of pregnancies delivered in IDP camps in the region is almost 100 percent

· At this conference, the midwives will not only learn how to save a mother and child's life, but also how to detect women at risk of domestic violence and female genital mutilation (FGM)

· While Nigeria has started training midwives in life-saving emergency obstetric care in recent years, it still lacks enough midwives or an even distribution across the nation

· Midwives will be the army to change dire health outcomes, if we invest in them and provide them with skills

· Nigerian midwives need to be able to stand on an equal footing with midwives from around the world

www.wbfafrica.org

SELAH TV: WATCH TOP NIGERIAN PRODUCER, WOLE ONI ATTEMPT A DANCE MOVE ON SELAH TV | @selahAfrik

Peace ambassador and Award winning producer Wole Oni is on the 2nd episode of Hanging Out with SelahTV.

The ambassador gives us a tour of the new Lekki facility that houses Wole Oni Music Production (WOMP) & Instinct Production. In a rear footage, Wole Oni is captured attempting a dance move as he lets us in on his plans for the year.

Wole Oni is the CEO of  Wole Oni Music Productions (WOMP) and Instinct Productions. He is a multi-award winning producer, a Jazz artiste and UN Peace ambassador. He has produced more than 1500 tracks including the KORA Award winning “Kosobabire” by Folake Umosen, “Igwe” by Midnight Crew, “Ijoba Orun” by Lara George, “Olo Mi” by Tosin Martins and a number of major commercials. In 2015, Wole Oni released his debut single titled "Cover Me Lord", he has revealed to SelahTV that he is prepping for the release of his new single.

“Hanging Out with SelahTV” is a celebrity profile show with attributes of reality TV that celebrates the best of Christian Entertainment personalities. A production of Lexyville Entertainment, publishers of SelahAfrik.

Subscribe to www.youtube.com/c/selahafrik

Watch Below

Connect:

Twitter: @iamwoleoni | @selah_TV

Instagram: @wompbaba | @selahafrik

Facebook: Wole Oni | SelahAfrik

SENSATIONAL ARTIST, "ANNY" DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR HIT SINGLE "AYOMIDE" | @anny_sings | #AyomideVideoByAnny

Finally it's here - The official video for the sweet single "AYOMIDE" by the delectable, Multiple Award winning Inspirational songstress, ANNY.

Shot on location in Lagos, the video features popular trending child comedian Emmanuella & Mark alongside top comedian,MC Abbey as cast and tells the story of real life situations, challeges, perseverance, hope and above all, "Gratitude".

Surely a Visual to draw inspiration from.

The video was directed by the unusual DirectorMattmax

Connect with Anny on Twitter: @anny_sings  |  Instagram: @annysings

Follow the hastag: #AyomideVideoByAnny for updates

Watch Video below

Audio Direct Download: 

www.bit.ly/Ayomide_By_ANNY

JANET JACKSON EXPECTING A BABY , FEW WEEKS TO HER 50TH BIRTHDAY

Just days before Mother's Day, it is confirmed that Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child.

The baby news comes after the 49-year-old singer -- who will turn 50 on May 16 -- announced last month that she will be postponing her tour to start a family with husband Wissam Al Mana. 

“We’re in the second leg of the tour and there actually has been a sudden change,” Jackson explained in a video posted to Twitter on April 6. “I thought it was important that you be the first to know. My husband and I are planning our family, so I’m going to have to delay the tour.”

“Please, if you could try and understand that it’s important that I do this now,” Jackson asked of her fans. “I have to rest up, doctor’s orders. But I have not forgotten about you. I will continue the tour as soon as I possibly can."

Jackson secretly wed Al Mana, 41, in 2012, but didn't confirm the news until early 2013. This is the singer’s third marriage.

In 2008, ET online spoke with Jackson about whether she and her then-boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri, would be open to having kids. "I would love to have children of our own, but we also would love to adopt," she said. "So, we'll see what happens. It'll happen someday."

When ET correspondent Cojo gushed that she would "the greatest mother in the world," Jackson responded, "Well, I hope so. People say that, but I hope so."

Culled from ET Online.com

VIDEO: NIGERIAN SINGER, OMAWUMI STORMS OUT OF INTERVIEW DUE TO HURTFUL ALLEGATIONS BY HOST

Top Nigerian Singer,  Omawumi recently granted a rare interview to HFtv.

 In it, she talks about a range of issues from her relationship with Dr Frabz to working with Angelique Kidjo on the track “Play By Play“.

At a point, the show's host asked about the smoking and drinking rumours going round about her and and how it affects her image as a role model, Omawumi immediately told the interviewer off, saying she didn't mean her well by making such allegations on an interview that will be watched by her fans and family.

She declared the interview was over and walked off the set.

Watch the interview above 

YBNL NATION PRESENTS: TEMMIE OVWASA - JABOLE (PROD. PHEELZ)

YBNL Nation finally presents their princess,  Temmie Ovwasa, a young talented singer, spoken word poet and guitarist with her debut single, ‘JABOLE‘, produced by Pheelz (Mr. Producer).

According to Temmie Ovwasa: “my music is a blend of Afro-pop, soft rock and soul”.

Enjoy her introductory effort as we anticipate more from this bundle of talent

MUSIC: iLLBLiSS FEAT. FALZ – AYAKATA (prod. Sess)

iLLBliss (Oga Boss) releases another  banging tune ‘Ayakata‘, featuring Falz (The Bahd Guy), and produced by Sess.

We loving this one....Oga Boss dropping it like its hot and Falz adds super flavor to this hit track.

AYAKATA - Container ti land!!!

Listen and Enjoy above!!

KISS DANIEL REVEALS ALBUM COVER AND TRACKLIST - "NEW ERA"

The highly anticipated Kiss Daniel debut album, NEW ERA is set to be dropped on or before the album release concert, on the 15th of May, 2016.

While we await its release, here is the tracklist of the full LP which includes no featuring artist on the album.

Hmmm, that's a first from a new artist in the industry....we hope Kiss Daniel will be able to keep us captive from track 1 till end .

VIDEO PREMIERE: JOE PRAIZE - UNCHANGEABLE | @Joepraize

Out today is the brand new video, "Unchangeable" by Top Nigerian Gospel Recording Artist, Joe Praize.

In Joe Praize's words: "THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD THAT HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THINGS FOR OUR GOOD PERMANENTLY... HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST...UNCHANGEABLE"

Shot and directed by Lawrence Omo Iyare, the video is indeed a captivating one with its beautiful array of Nigerian themed costumes,  and lovely choice of location.

A beautiful celebration of the Unchangeable God.

This is the first of the double release by Joe Praiz today.

Coming up soon is the audio and video of a new single, Miracle Papa.

Stay Tuned..

TUPAC'S MOTHER AND ACTIVIST, AFENI SHAKUR DIES AT 69

 

Afeni Shakur Davis, former Black Panther, political activist and the mother of rap legend Tupac Shakur, died Monday at a hospital near her home in Sausalito, California. She was 69.

The Marin County Sheriff's Department confirmed Shakur's death on Twitter. Deputies responded to a report of a possible cardiac arrest at Shakur's home at 9:34 p.m. Monday; less than an hour later, Shakur died at the hospital. "Sheriff's Coroners [sic] Office will lead investigation to determine exact cause & manner of Afeni Shakur's death," the sheriff's department tweeted.

Born Alice Williams in 1947, Shakur was a member of the Black Panthers Party along with Tupac's father Billy Garland, becoming a respected and indispensable figure in the party – in interviews, she revealed she specialized in raising bail money for jailed Panthers – while operating alongside Geronimo Pratt, who would later be named Tupac's godfather.

In 1969, Shakur and 20 other members of the party were jailed while facing trial on bombing charges in New York; Shakur was pregnant with Tupac at the time. She and the other members of the Panther 21 group were eventually acquitted after an eight-month trial and released from prison in May 1971. The following month, she gave birth to Tupac in Harlem, New York on June 16th, 1971.

Afeni Shakur, who overcame being "poor single mother on welfare" as described in her son's 1995 single "Dear Mama," was a constant inspiration in Tupac's music, as the late rapper dedicated many of his songs to the woman who tempered his artistic ability and revolutionary spirit. "Ain't a woman alive that could take my mother's place," he said on "Dear Mama," a tribute to Afeni that was later added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.

A year after "Dear Mama" was released, Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas on September 7th, 1996; a week later, he died of his wounds at a hospital with Afeni at his side.

"Sad news about Pacs mom #AfeniShakur RIP Dear Mama learned a lot about being a women from watching you," Pepa from Salt & Pepa tweeted.

One year after Tupac's death, Afeni Shakur created the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, which provides art programs to students. Shakur also oversaw her son's estate, including his voluminous posthumous releases. In 1999, she and Voletta Wallace, the mother of the Notorious B.I.G., appeared together at the MTV Music Awards to call for unity in the hip-hop community.

X2D LAUNCHES ITS NEW X2D GOSPEL INSPIRED SAFE ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFETSYLE CHANNEL ON THE CONSAT PAY TV PLATFORM | @X2DTV

De Kings vision Limited, owners of X2D (Xclusive 2 Divinity),Africa’s leading gospel inspired safe entertainment and lifestyle TV brand proudly announces the long anticipated launch of the new X2D channel  come June ,2016 on the CONSAT pay TV platform.

X2D has over the past seven years evolved into Africa’s most syndicated gospel inspired entertainment and lifestyle TV brand haven aired on over 50 TV stations across Africa and the UK while offering the most multi diverse content like high quality music videos, interviews, RED carpet, behind the scene of music video shoot, comedy, dance, spoken word and other creative expressions in the history of gospel inspired TV brands in Africa.

The new X2D channel promises to be Africa’s premium gospel inspired safe entertainment and lifestyle TV channel offering high quality value based entertainment devoid of nudity, violence and strong language. The channel promises a rich blend of high quality multi diverse content at par with other mainstream entertainment channels in terms of graphics, style, look and feel .

The new X2D channel will have three core areas of focus which include a comprehensive coverage of the   gospel entertainment  ministry/industry in Nigeria featuring high quality music video rotations,concerts,interviews,talk shows, RED carpets, behind the scenes,awards,special features, news, across various genres such as music,comedy,dance,film,spoken word etc. 

The channel will also feature high quality family friendly/wholesome entertainment content like talk shows, drama series, fashion, lifestyle, magazine, short films and inspirational videos. We have also created a human capacity development  and lifestyle block tagged “RECAP AFRICA” aimed at positively inspiring a predominantly youth audience with time tested principles and information from respected life coaches and thought leaders across various sectors with the aim of inspiring development across Africa

The CONSAT launch will be the first of many platforms as we intend to ensure the new X2D channel is syndicated to platforms across Africa and beyond. The channel will feature other carefully designed high quality content from X2D such as Top ten video rack,Blazzin, Style Rhythm, unveiled and outstanding etc. while also featuring content from celebrated producers like AVF studios,JB studios, Genesis studios, ICON towers, Rugged boots productions, Akin Alabi productions and many others

The new X2D channel promises to be a most sought after safe entertainment channel for families across Nigeria so we implore the general public to pick up a CONSAT decoder to enjoy this first of its kind channel and over 60 other great channels on the CONSAT pay TV platform

X2D TV Contact

08057291091 and 08093931589

E:deji@x2donline.com

eniola@x2donline.com

W: www.x2dtv.com

T:@X2DTV