ADESUA ETOMI AND BANKY W'S WHITE WEDDING PHOTOS #BAAD2017

Congratulations to Adesua Etomi and Banky W as they tie the knot in South Africa today. Word on the street is that their wedding is the best thing to happen to Nigeria's social media in a while. Here are some photos from Adesua and Banky's white wedding. The scenery is everything.

We wish them a blissful marriage. Yay for destination weddings!
More photos to come.

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NTOKOZO MBAMBO PERFORMS NGCWELE AT GOSPEL GOES CLASSICAL SA

Check out Ntokozo Mbambo's performance of Ngcwele at the most recent GOSPEL GOES CLASSICAL SA event. This event was recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Born in Kwa-Zulu Natal in the township of Umlazi, Ntokozo Mbambo has grown into a well-rounded Songstress in her own right. In May 2008, she married music maestro, Mr Nqubeko Mbatha, and they are now based in the hub of South Africa, Johannesburg. Having been in the industry for almost 15 years, Ntokozo has created a name for herself but remains family orientated, being blessed with two beautiful daughters.

When asked, she says that as much as she enjoys ministering at the various places she is invited, she enjoys training and imparting skill and knowledge to other singers and aspiring musicians. Her music style and sound is one that touches one’s body, soul and very being. Reaching across generations, her fresh sounds invoke both praise and worship from the depths of the soul.

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INTRODUCING SOUTH AFRICA'S GOSPEL SENSATION - DR. TUMI

Words cannot describe the gifts and talents bestowed on today’s generation. In the last five years or so, many artists have emerged particularly from the motherland. Some have left a lasting impression by hitting notes we never deemed possible, while some have also given us goosebumps from the second we pressed play. Every so often, you stumble upon one who embodies everything I’ve described plus more. That is the case for Dr. Tumi – an amazing vocalist and true worshipper.

I stumbled upon his music while listening to Ntokozo Mbambo’s music this morning, and I became an instant fan. NOTHING WITHOUT YOU is a single off of Dr. Tumi’s Love & Grace album. I strongly recommend this album. It’s one guaranteed to bless every true worshipper.

ABOUT DR. TUMI

Dr. Tumi writes songs that are in synch with the Lord’s move of the season. A former lead singer for award winning gospel group – Intense, Dr. Tumi composed all the songs for the group's album – Heart2Heart, save one. He also wrote all 16 tracks of his debut album - Heart of a King, which won Best RnB Gospel Award at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards in 2012, where he was also nominated in four categories.

Dr. Tumi's inspiration for song writing is derived from fellowship, the word and experiences in his

day to day journey with the Lord. His songs transcend generations, cultures and times as they are riddled with the word, which is always in season. Dr. Tumi reveals that song is the primary language that connects him with the Giver of gifts, who has endowed him with unparalleled song writing abilities.

Dr. Tumi is fast becoming a sought after songwriter for contemporary gospel. He has written songs for a number of gospel artists in South Africa. Dr. Tumi, who is also a medical doctor, wants his word based prophetic songs to change lives by ministering healing, inspiration, hope, new meaning, revival and experience of God on another dimension. So anointed are Dr. Tumi’s song that he is often inundated with testimonies from those whose lives are touched and impacted by the richness of the substance found in his songs. Like many artists, Dr. Tumi, who is a producer, songwriter, instrumentalist and vocalist, kicked off his music career in Sunday school decades ago. Dr. Tumi just released his latest live offering called Love and Grace, a 15 track album packed with fresh new songs that he all wrote and produced. The album has reached gold status within two months of its release.

Visit Dr. Tumi’s website for more info. 

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#ETISALATPRIZE2014: ANGELIQUE KIDJO, WOLE SOYINKA, DAREY, NIKE OSHINOWO, KUNLE AFOLAYAN, MAI ATAFO, OTHERS STAND UP FOR ETISALAT PRIZE FOR LITERATURE WINNER, SONGEZIWE MAHLANGU (PHOTOS)

... As Angelique Kidjo, Wole Soyinka, Nike Oshinowo, Others Celebrate Winner. 

Lagos|Nigeria: South African author Songeziwe Mahlangu has been named winner of the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature competition. 

The Cape Town resident won the prize for his stunning debut novel 'Penumbra,' a dystopic story of the life of an underachieving young man suffering from mental illness in post-apartheid South Africa. 

In an action-packed finale at Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos, the 30 year-old writer was named as the winner ahead of fellow South African Nadia Davids and Nigerian Chinelo Okparanta.

The CEO of Etisalat, Mathew Willsher, awarded him the sum of £15,000 and an engraved MontBlanc pen. In addition Songeziwe will attend the prestigious Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia where he will be mentored by Professor Giles Foden. 

A visibly emotional Mahlangu thanked his publisher and his mother for giving him a platform and believing in him. When asked what he would use the money for, he commented, "I will use this money to support myself for the next two years while I keep on writing." 

The 3 final shortlisted books, Penumbra, Happiness like Water and An Imperfect Blessing were brought to life with pulsating re enactments directed by Ifeoma Fafunwa, one of the best directors in Nigeria with a string of successfully directed plays under her belt including the V- monologues. The re enactments were done by a crop of very talented Nigerian Actors led by OC Ukeje, Bimbo Manuel, Bimbo Akintola and a team of very fantastic new actors.

Angelique Kidjo later closed the show with breathtaking performances of her all time-hit songs including Wobolombo, Agolo, Eva, Mama Africa among other hits. She also featured the Winner of the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol season 4 winner, Evelle who had earlier performed her hit song, Kilimanjaro.

Notable guests include renowned Nobel Prize for Literature winner, prof. Wole Soyinka, Hakeem Belo- Osagie, President of the Association of Nigerian Authors. Prof Remi Raji-Oyelade, poet and former president of the Association of Nigerian Authors, the Iyaoge of Lagos, Chief Opral Benson, Odia Ofeimun, Award winning actor, Kunle Afolayan, Nike Oshinowo, Darey Art Alade and Kelechi Amadi-Obi. 

Other guests include Reze Bonna, Sam Onyemelukwe, Tolu Ogunlesi, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Bantu, Hauwa Mokan, Kemi Lala among many others. 

Mahlangu now joins Zimbabwean NoViolet Bulawayo as the second winner of the annual pan African prize that promotes the work of published first time authors.

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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ANGELIQUE KIDJO IN LAGOS FOR ETISALAT PRIZE FOR LITERATURE

2-time Grammy award winner, Angelique Kidjo arrived Lagos yesterday 14^th March 2015 ahead of her performance at the grand finale of the second edition of Etisalat Prize for Literature Today, Sunday, March 15^th 2015 at Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos.

Upon her arrival, the ‘Agolo’ and ‘Mobolombo’ hit maker went on a media tour in different radio stations in Lagos including Cool FM, Classic FM and Smooth FM. 

She will be one of the major centre of attraction at the award which will see one African among the three finalists shortlisted win a whopping sum of £15,000 and a high-end device, in addition to a book tour to three African cities.

 The three finalists, Songeziwe Mahlangu (South Africa), Chinelo Okparanta (Nigeria) and Nadia Davids (South Africa) also gave a review of their books at the recently held book reading and signing for Etisalat Prize for Literature competition. 

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'RANDS AND NAIRAS' CO-STAR, AB CRAZY RETURNS ON TKINZY'S DEBUT SINGLE

With what is set to be one of Nigeria and South Africa's biggest hit this summer, Afro Pop singer Tkinzy signed to Gallo Record Company, South Africa, releases his debut single "WOZAZA" featuring AB Crazy, the magic voice behind the 'Rands and Naira' chorus.

 

The Lagos born artistE is no stranger to the music industry both within and outside Nigeria, and his reputation as a songwriter gives credit to his abilities co-writing "That's The Way" by Ntando.

The new single “Wozaza” is a Nigerian High Life genre mixed track with AB Crazy’s Hip-Hop flavor and is set to be a monstrous hit across South Africa and Africa.

Download| Listen - TKinzy - Wozaza ft. AB Crazy: http://bit.ly/WozazaByTKinzy

ff: @TKinzystar    ff @TumeloABcrazy

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MIDNIGHT CREW IN SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa just got listed in the World Tour diary of Nigeria's leading faith-based singing group, earning the quartet a new level of recognition and respect.

With a vision to tear down the walls of religion through music, Midnight Crew is surely putting the praise of God on the lips of all.

Performing songs from their four albums since the inception of the group, Midnight Crew proved racism and tribalism wrong as mixed nationalities of the South African nation sang along in admiration.

Their all time classic,"IGWE" caused a strange godly fire through the land, unifying South Africa in praise to the creator of mankind. Songs like Kene Jesu, All Power, Turn it Over, sO gOOd, sO Worthy and Next Fuji Thing from their albums including the latest "KING OF NATIONS" kept thousands of people responding to the joy that radiated from the several ministrations.

Six weeks, fifteen appearances and a hectic media tour in South Africa causes one to envisage brighter future for the amazing quartet.

Beautiful place, interesting people and with fantastic facilities to desire, South Africa will host Midnight Crew's fifteenth year anniversary in a world class live recording concert come 2016.

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