NOMINATIONS FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS SEASON 8 CLOSES ON JUNE 18, 2013.

The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards, which is going Africa-wide this season, has announced that nominations for the 8th season comes to a close come Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

"Nominations for The Future Awards Season 8 has been open for about a month and so far we have received thousands of entries from young and inspiring Nigerians with amazing innovations and works," said Chude Jideonwo, who is executive director of The Future Project. "Following our calendar, our board of highly experienced judges are going to undergo sessions of intense decision making to certify persons who will make it into the nominations list that will be published in June."

The categories of The Future Awards Africa 2013 includes The Future Awards Prize in Advocacy & Activism, The Future Awards Prize in Science & Technology, The Future Awards Prize in Community Action, The Future Awards Prize in New Media. See full list HERE: http://www.thefutureafrica.com/awards/nominate .

You can nominate on www.thefutureafrica.com/awards/nominate or via telephone on 08022226712.

The awards are judged over a two-month period, supervised by a central working committee, a board of judges and an independent audit committee - an 8-year rigorous process with checks and balances that has produced many of Nigeria's most prominent young leaders in the past decade.

This edition is hosted in partnership with the youth office of the African Union Commission, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and nominations for the awards' biggest prize, Young Person of the Year to be Africa-based nomination.

ACTIVITIES LEADING TO THE FUTURE AWARDS 2013 INCLUDE:

Release of Nominees List - Lagos, June 2013

The Future Business Master-Class - Lagos, June 2013

United States Consul-General hosts The Future Awards Nominees - Lagos, July 2013

Nigeria Leadership Initiative hosts The Future Awards Nominees - Lagos, July 2013

The event holds in August 2013. There will be no public voting for The Future Awards Africa 2013.

Media Partners include Channels Television, Punch Newspapers, Silverbird TV, Nigeria Info, BellaNaija, LindaIkejiBlog, Jobberman, Premium Times, 360Nobs, LadunLiadiBlog and Information Nigeria. Official Media Partners are Africa Magic, Venture Africa, TW, Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Y!/YNaija.com.

For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website

The Future Awards Africa, Inspiration begins here.

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FREE DOWNLOAD - EMJOY - "DANCE ELELE" & "JAMALO SHAMALO (KEEP IT GOING)

Dance Elele is a jam for you to literally jump and dance to. It has that European dance genre sound to it, as well African bongo drums running through to bring it home. On "Elele" eMJOY shares a testimony of being saved by Jesus, from peril in this world. And the word "elele" means "to the fullest" as eMJOY defines it, although it's a commonly used Nigerian street slang with a variety of interpretations.

Lyrics can be found at emjoy.bandcamp.com, eMJOY's music site, where listeners can get a free download alongside the second release, Jamalo Shamalo (Keep It going).

Jamalo Shamalo is more of a relaxed tone song which you can still bob your head to. Lots of African bongo drums pervade it but a constant beat on which eMJOY tries to pour his heart out, articulating his conviction of triumph through constant let downs. Here, he believes in God. That regardless of what comes his way, he chooses to "let's go (Jamalo), keep it going (Shamalo), keep following the Father (Je ka Ma Baba Lo)" as you hear in Yoruba language just before each chorus comes in. Taymie is the gracefully vocally endowed singer assisting on the chorus. 

Artist Bio

eMJOY is an emerging independent gospel rap artist born (July, 1988) and raised in Nigeria, yet currently residing in Toronto, Canada, schooling. His government name is Mayowa Adebajo; Mayowa meaning 'God has brought joy', from which he coined his stage name. eMJOY has been writing and rapping from a very young age (around 10 years old); performing at high school and university events occasionally, but he began his music career in 2010 recording and publishing singles like "New Nigeria Spirit" and so on. In 2011, he released his first body of work online- the YGMVTECH mixtape which included fan-favorite 'Gracias, Ose, Merci', to satisfactorily favorable response. Writer on Rapzilla.com and Imadeintruth.com, Imade, says, "Emjoy knows how to take a pop cultural reference, flip it on its head, and use it to give glory to God. Emjoy’s spiritual cleverness makes him an emcee to look out for." Lalaboiy of Notjustok.com says, "...different and unique and has the replay factor." 

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BANKY W SHAKES UP THIS WEEK’s MTV BASE OFFICIAL NAIJA TOP 10 WITH MTV VJ, EHIZ.

 Davido’s “Gobe” hits the peak of the Official Naija Top 10 this week, swapping places with last week’s number one “Asiko” (Darey featuring Ice Prince and Jozi).  

Multi talented singer song writer, Banky W (@BankyW) is the celebrity guest joining Ehiz (@SpecialSlim) in the MTV Base studio for this week’s Official Naija Top 10 – discussing the chart and digging behind the headlines to discuss this week’s music videos and personalities making it big on the Nigerian music scene.

Banky W’s “Yes/No” moves from fourth place to number two, while Lynxx’s “Eziokwu” slips two places to number 4.  This week’s new entry is DPrince with “Goody Bag”, which enters the chart at number 10.  2Face  continues to fill the number 8 position with “Dance Floor” while Kcee with “Limpopo” – sits comfortably at number 5. 

Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 is put together by an elite panel of judges consisting of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers, working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart. On the panel are Onos Ovueraye (Bella Naija.com), DJ Humility (Rhythm FM), DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive (Cool FM), Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Caise (The Beat FM), Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today). 

The fourteenth episode of the Official Naija Top 10 premiered on the MTV Base block on NTA on Friday 7 June, and can be seen on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Tuesday 11 June @22.00 WAT, on AIT on Tuesday 11 June @ 21.30 WAT, and on STV  on Thursday 13 June May @ 18.00 WAT.  Next week’s chart will be revealed on Friday 14 June on NTA @ 23.30 WAT.

The MTV Base Official Naija Top 107 June - 14 June 2013:

1 DAVIDO - GOBE
2 BANKY W - YES/NO
3 DAREY FT ICE PRINCE & JOZI - ASIKO
4 LYNXXX - EZIOKU
5 KCEE - LIMPOPO
6 IYANYA - SEXY MAMA
7 WIZKID - AZONTO
8 2FACE - DANCE FLOOR
9 WANDE COAL - THE KICK
10 DPRINCE - GOODY BAG

For further information about The Official Naija Top 10 go to www.mtvbase.com, “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #OfficialNaijaChart.

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BREAKING NEWS: 2FACE IDIBIA AND ICE PRINCE BAG NOMINATIONS AT BET AWARDS 2013

… Hollywood Actresses, Angela Bassett And Gabrielle Union Join Presenters Line Up

Lagos| Nigeria, 10 June 2013: Nigerian superstars, 2Face Idibia and Ice Prince Zamani have been nominated on the Best International Act – Africa category at the 2013 BET Awards.

 

Leading Hollywood actresses, Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union have also been revealed as the first guest presenters at the star-studded BET Awards ’13.  

The BET Awards ‘13 will premiere Tuesday 2 July at 20:00 CAT on BET’s international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 13 million households in 50+ countries.

Hosted by American actor and comedian, Chris Tucker, BET Awards ’13 will see Hollywood’s biggest stars come together to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers in music, sports and film, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday 30 June. 

Six African musicians are nomination for honours in this year’s awards in the Best International Act: Africa category: 2Face Idibia (Nigeria), Toya Delazy (South Africa), Donald (South Africa), Ice Prince (Nigeria), R2Bees (Ghana) and Radio and Weasel (Uganda).

Previously announced performers at this year’s highly anticipated BET Awards ‘13 include platinum-selling and award-winning recording artists R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Miguel.  Adding to the most exciting awards show yet, Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade was recently announced as the honouree for the Humanitarian Award, and Charlie Wilson will receive the prestigious Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award.

This year, the festivities and excitement expands with the first-ever BET Experience at L.A. LIVE!  The three-day weekend is filled with comedy, gospel and soulful music concerts, seminars, film screenings, “106 & PARK” tapings and so much.

GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop soul group The Roots, will hit the stage to perform on Saturday 29 June at Club Nokia during the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE.  The Roots will delight fans with their classic hits and new material at this intimate concert.  In addition, they will curate a one-time-only hip-hop experience with some very special guests.  Joining the legendary Roots crew will be multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and hip-hop icon Nelly; GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/songwriter and actress Eve; hip-hop pioneer, DJ and actress MC Lyte; and West Coast rap innovator, Too $hort.

BET.com/BETAwards (http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html) is the official site for the BET Awards ‘13 and features content on nominees and award recipients. The microsite site will feature exciting interactive consumer elements and include information for ticket purchase, events, schedules and registration.

BET Mobile’s official BET AWARDS app is now available on iPhone and Android devices with exclusive photo, video and interactive content.

Join the conversation about BET Awards ’13 on social media by following BET’s multiple social media platforms, dedicated to the BET Awards.  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram : @BETAwards, using the hashtag: #BETAwards, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheBETAwards or join us on Tumblr at betawards.tumblr.com.

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WHO GETS TO BE KISSED THIS YEAR AT DREAM WEDDING II?

It’s about three weeks to go to the extraordinary showcase of the latest wedding collection by renowned fashion designer Mai Atafo tagged 'Dream Wedding II'.

Dream Wedding I, which was the official launch of Mai Atafo's wedding label "Weddings by MAI" was regarded as the most innovative and excited wedding event in the land. It featured numerous high points including music performances by Waje, ChiDynma, Yemi Alade, Bez, Praiz, Obiwon, Dipo and K-Soul and not to forget the kiss by the royal couple played by actor and top tv personality Uti Nwachukwu and ex-beauty, model and rapper Muna Abii.

This is the second year of Dream Wedding and no stone has been left unturned to make sure the launch of 'The Grandeur Collection' will be exceptional and filled with world-class entertainment and theatrics in a luxury wedding setting, said Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, Mai Atafo. It promises to be the most remarkable and memorable wedding event of the year.

This exclusive event holds on Thursday 13th June 2013 at the prestigious Landmark Village Event Centre, Oniru, Off Ligali Ayorinde, Victoria Island and like the previous event, Dream Wedding II will still retain its real-life wedding elements like a wedding ceremony, wedding reception venue, wedding décor, wedding invitation, wedding cake, bouquet toss, wedding toast, just to mention a few.

We at Weddings By MAI are excited to be working with G.H.MUMM champagne for Dream Wedding II said Jessica Edionwele. G.H.MUMM has a legacy of almost two centuries and driven by the motto 'only the best'. Apart from the presence of G.H. MUMM champagne collection which includes The Classic, The Grand Crus and Cuvee R. Lalou, what will also be present will be their quest for perfection and spirit of adventure and panache.
Dream Wedding II will be following the precedence set by Muna and Uti and have various Nigerian and African celebrities as models in a way never been seen before.

In anticipation for the event, an official Dream Wedding II theme song titled ‘Stay with Me’ by Mai Atafo featuring Waje and Praiz has been released and will also be performed at the event alongside performances from top music acts.

The Grandeur Collection' which will be showcased at a spectacular fashion show in Paris prior to the Dream Wedding II will captivate the hearts of future brides to be.

For any information on Dream Wedding II, please call 07080782307 or 08130524832, email weddings@weddingsbymai.com and follow @weddingsbymai on twitter for updates.

Dream Wedding II is celebrated by G.H.MUMM.

MEET THE DREAM TEAM

Brides' Make up - ShoMya

Hair -  Zuby

Hair Pieces - Tracies

Shoes - Divatute

Wedding Planning - June Dawn Events

Wedding Decor - Yvent Kouture

Wedding Cake - Cakes By Tosan

Canape - Chef Fregz

Cocktails - Elles Icebox

Entries - Chef Uche (Uche can cook)

Gourmet Cookies & Parisian Dessert  - Cookie Jar

Sound - Tremor Perfect

Walkway, Stage & Lights - Sight and Sound Production Company

Stage Design & Partition - Equally Diverse

Hospitality - The Green Room Nigeria

Wedding Photography - Body Lawson

Event Photography - Kola Oshalusi

Lookbook Photography - Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Video Production - Ndani

Production Manager - Omoh Talabi

Creative content - Ohimai Atafo

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DAREY’s “ASIKO” GETS TOP SLOT ON THIS WEEK’S MTV BASE OFFICIAL NAIJA TOP 10

… As Davido Co-Hosts Show with MTV VJ, Ehiz

 Davido (@iam_Davido) joins Ehis (@SpecialSlim) in the studio for this week’s Official Naija Top 10 discussing the music videos and tracks making it big on this week’s Nigerian music scene.

Weighing in first place this week is “Asiko” by Darey featuring Ice Prince and Jozi.  Davido’s “Gobe” climbs into the number 3 slot while former number one “Ezioku” by Lynxx slips to number 2. The only new entry in this week’s chart is Wande Coal who enters the chart at number 9 with “The Kick”.  This week’s highest climbers are 2Face who continues his swift ride up the charts as “Dance Floor” moves to number 8 and Kcee with “Limpopo” – up two places at number 5. 

Every week the Official Naija Top 10 is put together by an elite panel of judges comprising of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers, working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart. On the panel are Onos Ariyo (Bella Naija.com), DJ Humility (Rhythm FM), DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive (Cool FM), Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Caise (The Beat FM), Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today). 

The thirteenth episode of the Official Naija Top 10 premiered on the MTV Base block on NTA on Friday 31 May, and can be seen on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Tuesday 4 June @22.00 WAT, on AIT on Tuesday 4 June @ 21.30 WAT, and on STV  on Thursday 6 June May @ 18.00 WAT.  Next week’s chart will be revealed on Friday 7 June on NTA @ 23.30 WAT.

The MTV Base Official Naija Top 10, 31 May – 7 June 2013:

1. Darey feat Ice Prince and Jozi – Asiko

2. Lynxxx feat Ikechukwu, Illbliss and Phyno - Eziokwu

3. Davido - Gobe

4. Banky W - Yes/No

5. Kcee - Limpopo

6. Wizkid – Azonto

7. Iyanya Feat. Wizkid – Sexy Mama

8. 2Face – Dance Floor

9. Wande Coal – The Kick

10. Ice Prince – More

For further information about The Official Naija Top 10 go to www.mtvbase.com, “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #OfficialNaijaChart.

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Star Music Trek 2013 kicks off in Lagos with Psquare, M.I, Ice Prince, Sound Sultan, KCee, Others

Apparently, the Lagos leg of Star Music Trek 2013 promises to be a blast as superstar entertainers Psquare, M.I, Ice Prince, Sound Sultan, and KC will open up the 1^st phase of the annual concert in front of thousands of eager fans.

This Saturday’s concert will officially kick off the highly anticipated yearly music tour.

Thousands of music fans will gather at Jite Open Field, Road 21, Festac, Lagos on June 8, 2013 for a night of blazing music and electrifying performances.

Other artistes expected to perform at the event include popular hip-hop artiste, Kas and Crystals, winners of Star Quest 2012, Nigerian Breweries premier reality show.

“I’m way too excited to say much right now, but this I can promise: music fans are in for an amazing time with me and other incredible artistes in Lagos on June 8^th at Star Music Trek 2013.” M.I assures.

“PSquare promises to rock this concert like never before….fans should come expecting only the best- they won’t be disappointed, the exciting pop duo’s manager, Jude Okoye assures.”

The 2013 line up of artistes were revealed in an exclusive press conference  which held at Rhapsody’s Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos on May 22 2013.

Star Music Trek will still happen in nine other cities including Aba, Abeokuta, Agege (-Lagos), Asaba, Enugu, Lokoja, Nnewi, Owerri, and Onikan V.I (Lagos).

Other superstars to perform at this year’s edition of the pan Nigerian concert include 2face, D’banj, Timaya, Wande Coal, Obesere, Mr Raw, Dr Sid, JMartins, Naeto C, Tiwa Savage, Sheyi Shey, Phyno, Olamide, Juke Box, Da Beatz and Crystals.

The compere for the event is Gbenga Adeyinka, one of Nigeria’s favorite comedians and a compere of repute.

The Star Music Trek tour will run for 10 weeks, in 10 cities, culminating in a grand finale at Onikan Stadium, in Lagos on August 10 2013.

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BASKY RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT MIXTAPE 'HIGH DEFINITION'

After debuting “Mo Bad”, his brilliant collaborative effort with Dammy Krane only a week ago, which has been featured and supported by several key online tastemakers, BASKY is proud to present his debut mixtape titled High Definition out now via Honored By Kings (HBK)…

 

Featured previously released singles such as “Disco Pemperempe”, “Aboki Freestyle”, fan favourite “Gentleman” as well as the recently released “Mo Bad” featuring Dammy Krane, the 10-track mixtape is a very strong debut offering from HBK’s staple Hip-Hop artist BASKY which shows his heavy lyricism, excellent versatility and superior knack for making dope records.

 

Also featuring two future hit songs, “Gold Chains” and “King Freestyle”, which will more that whet fans and critics’ appetite for the forthcoming debut EP from Basky which is already in the works and will be released shortly after the High Definition mixtape.

 

Until then, listen, download and enjoy the resoundingly excellent High Definition - The Mixtape, the debut mixtape from BASKY below:

DOWNLOAD BASKY'S HIGH DEFINITION

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THE 2013 NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

The nominees for the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards were announced yesterday at the nominee announcement event held in Lagos, Nigeria at Euphoria nightclub.

Pearl Hart of SoundcityTV and Freeze from CoolFM radio’s The Road Show hosted the event, which kicked off at 10pm with the arrival of guests. Some of the artists in attendance were Ice Prince, Funny Bone, Jhybo, K9, DJ Spinall, KCee, Kswitch, MSmooth to mention a few.
Representing for Nollywood and Gollywood were Juliet Ibrahim, Ramsey Nouah, and Uti Nwachukwu. Guests were treated to performances by Emma Nyra, Eddie Kim, Jhybo, Ketchup, and MSmooth.

The President of the NEA, Tope Esan announced the nominees from all thirty-four categories and some of the nominees this year include Iyanya’s Kukere and K9’s Kokoma for Hottest Single of the Year, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji and Uche Jombo for Best Lead Actress, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Vector for Best Rap Act and for Best Comedian BasketMouth, Bovi and Senator were also nominated. The nominee announcement event is an opportunity for all nominees to be celebrated in Nigeria surrounded by their fellow industry peers, and supporters before the official award ceremony in New York.

Voting begins online on June 28^th. Fans are encouraged to support their favorite artists, actors and actresses, comedians and entertainers by voting and encouraging others to vote as well. The 2013 NEA Awards is scheduled to take place on Sept. 1 in New York City. The organizers are working on making this year even better than the last, and will continue to unveil more details in the coming weeks.

For all things NEA Awards tune in to Cool FM 96.9 (Lagos), the official radio partner of the 2013 NEA Awards. Follow the NEAs on Twitter @NEAAwards and ‘Like’ the Facebook page ‘NEA Awards’

For sponsorship inquires please contact:
NEA US: (856) 506 5700
NEA Nigeria: (234) 805 807 7518
E-mail: info@nigeriaentawards.com

For all press and media related inquires please contact:
Mayven PR
Tel: 347 762 0677
Email: press@nigeriaentawards.com

About NEA

The NEA AWARDS is an annual entertainment award show held in the United States, with the sole purpose of celebrating and recognizing the numerous contributions of entertainers to the African entertainment industry, while at the same time promoting the image and rich culture of Nigeria.

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BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR

TIMAYA UPGRADE - TIMAYA

OBO - DAVIDO

YBNL - OLAMIDE

EMPIRE MATES STATE OF MIND - EME

SON OF A CARPENTER - BRYMO

R&BW - BANKY W

HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR

KUKERE - IYANYA

THIS YEAR - JAYWON

KOKOMA - K9

LIKE TO PARTY - BURNA BOY

LIMPOPO - KCEE

BEAT OF LIFE (SAMBA) - SARZ FT WIZKID

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR

SEAN TIZZLE

KETCHUP

SEYI SHAY

BURNA BOY

AJEBUTTER22

DAMMY KRANE

GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR

FRANK EDWARDS

ONOS

MONIQUE

FUNKE AKINOKUN

SAMMY OKPOSO

BOUQUI

BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR

PRAIZ

BANKY

WIZKID

IYANYA

DAVIDO

WANDE COAL

BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR

OLAMIDE

JESSE JAGZ

ICE PRINCE

VECTOR

PHYNO

RUGGEDMAN

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SPELLZ

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CHOPSTIX

SARZ

SHIZZI

FLIPTYCE

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TONIGHT - BURNA BOY (DIRECTED BY MEX)

SISI EKO - DARE FT FLAVOUR (DIRECTED BY MARK HOFMEYR)

SKIBO- SOLID STAR (DIRECTED BY CLARENCE PETERS)

GHETTO - SHANK (DIRECTED BY PATRICK ELLIS)

VOICE OF THE STREETS - OLAMIDE (DIRECTED BY MATTMAX)

OLIVER TWIST - DBANJ (DIRECTED BY SESAN)

MOST PROMISING MALE ACT TO WATCH

SUGAR BOYZ

K9

BULAR

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ENDIA

MAN

YUNG L

SHADY XL

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ARAMIDE

OYINKANSOLA

LOLA RAE

EMMA NYRA

KIMANI

AURA

LIL MISS MISS

NIYOLA

EASTERN AFRICAN ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

CAMP MULLA

FALLY IPUPA

K'NAAN

NAVIO

RADIO & WEASEL

P UNIT

WESTERN AFRICAN ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

SAKORDIE

TOOFAN

EFYA

R2BEES

MAGIC SYSTEM

VIVIANE CANDID

SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

TEAR GAS

AKA

ZAHARA

THE VERY BEST

DAMA DO BLING

ZONE FAM

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LIL' SIMZ

FUZE ODG

STYLZZ

SEAN CSA

TOLUMIDE

JJC

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FLAVOUR

OLAMIDE

TIMAYA

JAYWON

KCEE

REMENISCE

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TONY MONTANA- NAETO C FT DBANJ

BOTTOM BELLE - OMAWUMI FT FLAVOUR

EMI NI - CHIDINMA FT SUSPECT & ILLBLISS

GHOST MODE - PHYNO FT OLAMIDE

BADDEST BOY - E.M.E

WITHOUT MY HEART - TIWA SAVAGE FT DON JAZZY

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OC UKEJE (ALAN POZA)

FEMI JACOBS (THE MEETING)

BIMBO MANUEL (HEREOS AND ZEREOS)

ALI NUHU (CONFUSION NA WA)

HAKEEM KAZIM (LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA)

MIKE EZURUONYE (FRIENDLY SCORPION)

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN FILM

JOKE MUYIWA (AYITALE)

RITA DOMINIC (THE MEETING)

UCHE JUMBO (MRS SOMEBODY)

GENEVIEVE NNAJI (DR. BELLO)

OMOTOLA EKEINDE (LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA)

MERCY JOHNSON (FAZEBOOK BABES)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN FILM

ALI NUHU (BLOOD AND HENNA)

JIDE KOSOKO (THE MEETING)

GABRIEL AFOLAYAN (HEREOS & ZEREOS)

JIM IYKE (LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA)

OC UKEJE (CONFUSION NA WA)

ALFRED ATUNGU (TWIN SWORD)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN FILM

EBBE BASSEY (DR. BELLO)

BELINDA EFFAH (KOKOMMA)

TUNDE ALADESE (CONFUSION NA WA)

NSE ETIM IKPE (KISS & TELL)

OGE OKOYE (FAZEBOOK BABES)

TONTO DIKE (MY LIFE MY DAMAGE)

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CHARLES NOVIA (ALAN POZA)

JOHN UCHE (BIANCA)

NIJI AKANNI (HEREOS AND ZEREOS)

TUNDE KELANI (MAAMI)

KENNETH GYANG (CONFUSION NA WAH)

IFEANYI OGBONNA (FAZEBOOK BABES)

BEST PICTURE (FILM PRODUCER)

CONFUSION NA WAH

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THE MEETING (RITA DOMINIC)

HEREOS AND ZEREOS

THE TWIN SWORD

ALAN POZA

BEST TV SHOW

JARA

MOMENTS W/MO

PROJECT FAME

SUNRISE DAILY - CHANNELS TV

IDOL

BIG BROTHER AFRICA

PAN AFRICAN ACTOR

CHRIS ATTOH (SINGLE & MARRIED)

FRANK ARTHUS (HEART OF A WIFE)

MAJID MICHEL (THE GROOMS BRIDE)

THOMAS GUMEDE (OTELO BURNING)

DAVID MAPANE (TAXI COP)

JOHN DUMELO (LETTERS TO MY MOTHER)

PAN AFRICAN ACTRESS

YVONNE OKORO (THE CONTRACT)

NADIA BUARI (SINGLE & MARRIED)

YVONNE NELSON (SINGLE & MARRIED)

MBUFUNG SEIKEH (NINAH'S DOWRY)

MATSHEPO MALEME (A MILLION COLOURS)

NOLWAZI SHANGE (OTELO BURNING)

WORLD DJ

DJ XCLUSIVE (LGA)

DJ TUNEZ (NYC)

DJ SOSE (LGA)

DJ TTB (ABJ)

DJ SPINALL (LGA)

DJ BAYO (UK)

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SENATOR

BOVI

BASKET MOUTH

EMEKA SMITH

SEYI LAW

I GO DIE

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SHEKPE KNIGHTS

BIG A

BIGMOOSE ENT

STRONGHOLD ENT

COKO BAR

EMPIRE ENTERTAINMENT

DELPHINO ENT

RADIO ON AIR/TV PERSONALITY

YAW - WAZOBIA

FREEZE - COOLFM

TOLU - NIGERIA INFO

AJEBO - NAIJA FM

GBEMI - BEATFM

TOKE MAKINDE - RHYTHM FM

TV PERSONALITY

DENRELE

ADAMS

LABI LAYORI

DOLAPO ONI

UTI NWACHUKWU

YVONNE “VIXEN” EKWERE

ENTERTAINMENT BLOG

NOTJUSTOK

360NOBS

LINDA IKEJI

BELLANAIJA

NDANI TV

FACTORY78

ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE

GAGA (YSG ENT)

IBAKA TV

TONY NWAKOLOR (1805)

UBI FRANKLIN (MADE MEN MUSIC)

JASON NJOKU (IROKOTV)

ERIC IDIAHI (SPINLET)

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTORS

GBENGA AKINNAGBE

DAYO OKENIYI

ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJE

EMMANUEL AKINTUNDE

NONSO ANOZIE

DAVID OYELOWO

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTRESS

MEGALYN ECHIKUNWOKE

ASHLEY MADEKWE

CAROLINE CHIKEZIE

HOPE OLAIDE WILSON

ADEPERO ODUYE

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DWAYNE WADE, MUHAMMAD ALI, DENZEL WASHINGTON, WYCLEF JEAN, ALICIA KEYS, OTHERS TO BE HONOURED AT BET AWARDS ‘13

R&B singer Miguel has been added to the line-up of mega-star performers who will bring the heat to the BET Awards ’13 stage on Sunday 30 June 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Miguel joins previously announced performers by platinum recording artist Chris Brown and R. Kelly. 

BET Awards ’13, hosted by Chris Tucker, takes place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday 30 June 2013. The TV premiere of BET Awards ‘13 will take place on Tuesday 2 July at 20:00 CAT on BET’s international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 13 million households in 50+ countries.

Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade will be honoured with the BET Awards ‘13 Humanitarian Award for his commitment to excellence and dedication to community and worldly charitable causes.

Dwyane Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known figures in sport. Currently in the 2013 NBA playoffs, Wade consistently proves his athleticism and prowess on the court and continues to be a role model to people of every generation.  Affectionately, known as D-Wade, he founded The Wade’s World Foundation in 2003, which provides support to community-based organizations that promote education,

health, and social skills for children in at-risk situations.  In 2010, Wade co-founded the Haitian earthquake relief fund with former teammate Alonzo Mourning.  Wade is also an avid supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and serves as an Ambassador for their Hoops for St. Jude basketball initiative.

Dwyane Wade joins a distinguished list of BET Awards Humanitarian recipients who have been honoured for their philanthropic efforts toward charitable causes including Reverend Al Sharpton, Steve Harvey, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Wyclef Jean, Quincy Jones, Don Cheadle, Harry Belafonte, Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington, Danny Glover, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Muhammad Ali.

This year the activity and excitement expands with the first ever BET Experience at L.A. LIVE!  This three-day festival filled with comedy, gospel and soulful music concerts, seminars, film screenings, “106 & PARK” tapings and so much more will build anticipation for the finest BET Awards show yet.

Anything can happen during this three-day weekend with The Roots performing on Saturday 29 June at Club Nokia on the Centric Soul stage as part of the BET Experience at L.A. Live.  The Roots will add to the high level performances by bringing along their celebrity friends including one of the hottest female rappers in the game, Eve, legendary hip-hop artist MC Lyte and Too $hort.

BET.com/BETAwards (www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html) is the official site for the BET Awards ‘13 and features content on nominees and award recipients. The microsite site will feature exciting interactive consumer elements and include information for ticket purchase, events, schedules and registration.

Join the conversation about BET Awards ‘13 on Facebook at facebook.com/TheBETAwards, on Tumblr at betawards.tumblr.com or follow the awards on Twitter & Instagram @BETAwards.  To tweet about the show, please use the hashtag: #BETAwards.

Stephen G. Hill, BET’s president of music programming and specials, and Lynne Harris Taylor, BET’s vice president of specials, are executive producers for the BET AWARDS ‘13, in conjunction with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

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BASKETMOUTH's FIRST EVER PERFORMANCE AT COMEDY CENTRAL’s LIVE AT PARKER’S TO AIR JUNE 14TH

Basketmouth’s recent Comedy Central gig, Comedy Central Present’s Basketmouth Live at Parker’s went down a treat with South African comedy fans.   The comedy superstar, the first ever Nigerian to headline the series, won many new fans at the sell-out stand-up comedy gig, which took place at the legendary Johannesburg comedy venue, Parker’s Comedy & Jive (@ParkersComedy) on 24 April 2013.

Transcending race and culture with his comic delivery, Basketmouth holds the audience in the palm of his hand as he rolls out all the comedy stops to showcase his inimitable brand of humour.  Among the topics that get the audience laughing until they weep are his hilarious comments on Nigerian culture, what it is like to be a Nigerian in South Africa, the differences between a Nigerian couple fighting and a South African couple fighting, and tips for guys on how to trick a girl into staying the night and tips for girls on how to avoid being tricked into staying the night!   

Supporting Basketmouth at the standup comedy showcase are “Griff” (@2TRILLION), Chris Mapane (@ChrisMapane) and Mel Jones (@IAmMelJones).

California native Arlen “Griff” Griffin fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a comedian after starting out at three years old entertaining patients at the convalescent homes where his mother worked.  After working the geriatric circuit for a couple of summers, Griffin’s destiny was settled and he has since made a name for himself as one of the leading comedians and on-air personalities in the USA, where he regularly opens for acts such as Beyoncé, New Edition, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hughley, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Mary Mary and more. 

Chris Mapane is a South African comedian who has been on the comedy scene for around seven years, thanks to his extremely infectious energy and powerful on-stage presence.  Mapane’s star started shining back in the days when he mentored So You Think You Are Funny contestants, which led to being on the same stage with the likes of Terry Pheto and Lira, Brandy, Regina King and Vivica A Fox at the SA Sports Awards.  His skills earned him an Ikusasa Comedian of the Year nomination in 2012 as well as the opportunity to host the Olympics send-off event for the South African swimming team and the Telkom Foundation “Beacon of Hope” event, to mention just a few.  Featured in Destiny Man’s Power of 40, Mapane has recently tried his hand at acting, featuring in the David Kau directed film Taxi Ride, where he plays the lead.

A product of the Cape Comedy Collective's Comedy Lab workshops, Mel Jones burst into the limelight with signature confidence and sexy style.  This single mother brings her singular perspective as a young woman looking in vain for “Mr. Right”, to the great amusement and enlightenment of all.  Jones is a regular on SABC 3's Comedy Showcase and the Phat Joe Show.  Her shows, Doing It for the Money and Still Doing It with Tracy Klass have been big hits, along with her presence on 94.5 Kfm since 2003.  In fact, it was her stage performance that led her to radio when - while being interviewed on the station - she was asked to join the team. 

Launched in sub-Saharan Africa just under 18 months ago, Comedy Central has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig.  Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.     

To see Basketmouth at the top of his game, tune into Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parkers on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on Friday 14 June 2013 at 19:55 WAT/20:55 CAT.

For further information about Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker's, please go to www.comedycentralafrica.com, www.facebook.com/comedycentralafrica or www.twitter.com/comedycentralAF.  To voice your views on Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s, please add #CCLAP to your tweets.  
 

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NEW MUSIC: OLUWASEUN FT REMINISCE - BOSEMAJE

E74 Records proudly present their super act, 18 year old “Oluwaseun” in “Bosemaje” featuring Reminisce.

This song was produced by “lahlah smoke the music’. Oluwaseun Olatosi is a young talented Songwriter and a 300 level student of International law and Diplomacy in Babcock University. He is blessed with a sonorous voice and crowd-pleasing ability that keeps music lovers swaying and swooning to his melody.

His unique singing skills endeared him to the executive duo of Danku of E74 records, a fledging entertainment outfit hell-bent on making a turn-around in the Nigerian music industry and they wasted no time in signing him.

Oluwaseun is no doubt the next big thing to hit the music industry. Enjoy&Share

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Introducing TABITHA @realThabi​tha in 'Onwa M na Eti'

Tabitha is an artiste from  Anambra State which was brought up  in Lagos. She ventured into Music about 10 Yrs ago. Worked with Vanpee an Enugu based Producer/Artiste on the Hit Song 'Carol Leave Ashewo' In 2004. Formed and Led a Dance Group in her undergraduate days called Rota-Angels. A dance group that held it sway at Rotaract/Rotary Functions in and around the South East.

 She had a little stint with Modelling in 2006 when she featured in the then popular Fashion Show 'Nigerian Television Fashion Show' (NTFS). She studied Archaeology and Tourism in University of Nigeria Nsukka. She also got a degree in Political Science from Anambra State University. She relocated to South Africa for more Academic Pursuit where she studied Human Resources from Fernwood Business College Braamfontein Johannesburg South Africa.

This Beauty and Brain has just made a come back into the Music Industry with her first Single 'Onwa M na Eti' an igbo acronym that means it's my time released under the Management of The Moon Entertainment. This Indigenous Rapper/Singer who raps in Igbo with a fusion of Pidgin English as well as Yoruba Language has set to leave no stone unturned in making sure her fans get the Best of her style.

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NEW MUSIC: AZADUS, SOUND SULTAN, VECTOR - ILE AYE

No one's untouchable, no man is bulletproof but Vector remains untouchable on this song , Sound Sultan is back with the real Sultan's voice and Azadus voice never disappoint ! ENJOY GOOD MUSIC

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Coded Tunes Presents #IDCabasa Beat Freestyle Competitio​n | @idcabasa_​Coded @Abiolafab​io

Veteran  Music producer,CEO codedtunes ent, Olumide Ogunade also known as ID Cabasa who has worked with almost all the top names in the music industry ranging from 9ice, Olamide, banky W, Jahbless, Rugged Man etc...Id Cabasa is known for nurturing young talents and is here again with another platform to give young talented artiste the chance to show the industry what they have... "ID Cabasa beat Freestyle Competition" is a music freestyle competition for talents ranging from the ages of 13yrs - 18yrs..

The Competion which will feature a freestyle beat battle between participants sending there freestyle on an ID Cabasa produced beat..  A freestyle on the beat  by Uchechukwu James a.k.a Wonderboi, a 16yr old Bariga boy who  just finished high school captivated  the Music Producer and he made the competition open for Contenders : 

Winner of the competition will have a song produced by Id Cabasa (Coded tunes) and a surprise  Collabo with ( ????? guess who ) 

Here is how to enter : 

Download : : ID Cabasa freestyle battle beat : http://www.hulkshare.com/mzx8adota5mo

Download : wonderboi's freestyle : http://www.hulkshare.com/49e4aoidjslc

Freestyle on the beat with the aim of doing better than WONDERBOi  and send your entry along side your name, twitter handle  and contact num to 

madconceptideas@gmail.com 

Subject of the email should be : ID Cabasa beat Battle

Please send your entries only once...

Entry Closes: June 15 

Voting will be done on twitter with  fans tweeting : #IDCabasaBeat I vote for "Contestant name" 

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AS THE AFRICAN UNION TURNS 50, THE FUTURE AWARDS GOES CONTINENTA​L FOR SEASON 8!]

The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards has announced the formal calendar of activities for The Future Awards 2013, which is the 8th season of the awards – and the formal statement comes with a big announcement!

“It has been seven years of inspiring young Nigerian leaders across the country,” said Chude Jideonwo, who is executive director of The Future Project. “We have visited 23 states with the awards, the town hall meetings, conferences amongst others and we have touched thousands of lives. That legacy will remain.

“This year however, after visiting Ghana, South Africa and Ethiopia, we are excited to announce that The Future Awards will go continental for the first time – and this move is timed to coincide with the just-concluded 50th anniversary celebration of the African Union.”

This edition is hosted in partnership with the youth office of the African Union Commission, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and nominations for the awards’ biggest prize, Young Person of the Year to be Africa-based.

“We are very proud of The Future Awards because it has always been based on performance and achievement,” said Dr. Raymonde Agossou, who is Head of the Division Human Resources and Youth Development of the African Union Commission. “Those values have remained intact and should always be.”

(WATCH NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, RAYMONDE AGOSSOU TONY O. ELUMELU, ONYEKA ONWENU, FRANK NWEKE & OTHERS SPEAK ABOUT THE FUTURE AWARDS 2013 HERE: http://thefutureafrica.com/awards/videos/)

(WATCH CHUDE JIDEONWO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FUTURE PROJECT, SPEAK ABOUT THE NOMINATIONS PROCESS HERE: http://www.thefuturenigeria.com/the-future-awards-2013/)

(SEE THE FULL LIST OF 16 CATEGORIES HERE: http://thefutureafrica.com/awards/nominate/)

ACTIVITIES LEADING TO THE FUTURE AWARDS 2013 INCLUDE:

Official Announcement of The Future Awards 2013 + Young Person of the Year: The Africa Prize – Addis Ababa, May 2013

Release of Nominees List – Lagos, June 2013

The Future Business Master-Class – Lagos, June 2013

United States Consul-General hosts The Future Awards Nominees – Lagos, July 2013

Nigeria Leadership Initiative hosts The Future Awards Nominees – Lagos, July 2013

“Nominations are now on,” said Jideonwo. “Please nominate any inspiring young Nigerians between 18 and 31 in the categories above by going to the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards. Those without Internet access should call or SMS 08022226712. As this year’s campaign declares: Inspiration begins here!”

The event holds in August 2013. Judges will be officially unveiled in a statement next week. There will be no public voting for The Future Awards 2013.

Media Partners include Channels Television, Punch Newspapers, Silverbird TV, Nigeria Info, BellaNaija,LindaIkejiBlog, Premium Times, 360Nobs, LadunLiadiBlog and Jobberman. Official Media Partners are Africa Magic, Venture Africa, TW, Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Y!/YNaija.com.

For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards.

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