MOBO AWARD NOMINATED GOSPEL SENSATION OLAEDO IBE UNVEILS 'FILL US' MUSIC VIDEO

Following on from the success of her double A-side single release of ‘Fill Us’ and ‘Nobody Knows’ a few weeks ago, which are both taken from her forthcoming sophomore EP Grow To Glow, British Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer, and MOBO Award nominee Olaedo Ibe is proud to unveil the brand new music video for one of the A-side singles, ‘Fill Us’.

 

Filmed and directed by Aukes Media, the music video for ‘Fill Us’ is a fun and vibrant visual affair, which brings the record and its inspirational message to young people, further to life. The single itself was written by Olaedo, and produced by renowned musician Ian Copeland Green, who has previously

worked with Michael Jackson, Madonna and Fiona Yorke, among others.

 

Speaking about the inspiration for ‘Fill Us’, Olaedo Ibe says, “this song means a lot to me, I think it’s a fun song  and I feel blessed that I can explore different genres of music as an artist. Lyrically, it’s asking God to fill myself and others with his power, strength and all the fruits of the spirit, and sonically, it is fun and vibrant. It is unique, catchy and inspirational”.

 

 

Watch Olaedo Ibe’s ‘Fill Us’ music video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLFcCMgkl1U

 

Purchase Olaedo Ibe’s ‘Fill Us’ on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fill-us/id1269866393

 

Purchase Olaedo Ibe’s ‘Nobody Knows’ on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nobody-knows/id1269865989

 

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ONLY 48 HOURS UNTILTHE 2014 MOBO AWARDS TAKES OVER LONDON!ARE YOU READY?

The annual MOBO Awards has become one of the most anticipated and best loved events on the music industry calendar and showcases the best in Urban talent. We are back in London for one night only and we're celebrating our homecoming with a show that's going to blow the roof off theSSE ARENA WEMBLEY ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22ND. It’s only two days away so if you want to get hold of the last remaining tickets, you’d better hurry!

MOBO will be recognising the best talent the UK has to offer in another spectacular awards ceremony which will carry all the glitz and glamour the music industry can muster on what is set to be a truly memorable evening. Leading ladies are well represented this year with an explosive opening performance fromJESSIE J and KID INK, a special performance from NICOLE SCHERZINGER and an unexpected surprise from ELLA EYRE. There will also be a one-of-a-kind union between legend and newcomer withCANDI STATON hitting the stage with one of the UK's hottest rap stars. Not wanting to be upstaged by the ladies,KREPT AND KONAN will be arriving in their own helicopter, Meridian Dan in his German whip and PROFESSOR GREEN will be caged in lasers. If this wasn’t enough…. look out further surprises to this heavyweight line up.

Watch out for appearances from TINIE TEMPAH and the man of the moment SAM SMITH, as well as the biggest names in entertainment taking the stage. The broadcast may begin at 8pm but the event will kick off at 7:30pm! If you don't want to miss any of the action, make sure you are there early. You won't regret it. It’s a Black tie event, with glamorous gowns, so please dress to impress with a MOBO twist. The 2014 MOBO Awards is going to blow your mind! 

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Wizkid, D'banj and Seun Kuti nominated for the 2011 MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards happens only once a year, so of course announcing this year’s nominees had to be done in style. The beautiful St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London housed this year’s nominations press launch for the 16th annual MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile. The event played

host to an array of familiar faces from acts such as Wretch 32, Tinchy Stryder, Omar, Dappy and Fazer to models such as Jourdan Dunn and TV stars such as the TOWIE girls and Eastenders’ Wunmi Liadi and Preeya Kaladis, who is set to release her new single next month. Guests were treated to Cotton’s Caribbean Canapés, Champagne upon arrival and Dannoff Vodka cocktails.

DJ Swerve warmed up the party vibes with a lively set. Swerve currently plays the best in R&B, Hip Hop and club tracks on Kiss FM’s flagship show which runs Monday to Thursday from 10pm to midnight. Also a producer, he has previously produced for D Double E, P Money and ad campaigns for Blackberry and Bajan newcomers Cover Drive who were also present at the nominations launch.

So the nominations are announced and the MOBO Awards is one month away. For a full list of nominees check out the video below and for information on how to get voting Click here!

And the nominees are.....

BEST AFRICAN ACT

CHEIKH LO
D’BANJ
FATOUMATA DIAWARA
LIQUIDEEP
OWINY SIGOMA BAND
SEUN KUTI
SMOD
SPOEK MATHAMBO
VIEUX FARKA TOURE
WIZKID

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BEST NEWCOMER in association with Lebara Mobile

ED SHEERAN
WRETCH 32
JESSIE J
RIZZLE KICKS
EMELI SANDE
JAMIE WOON
YASMIN
ALEX CLARE
LOICK ESSIEN
MAVERICK SABRE

BEST UK ACT in association with Capital FM

ADELE
CHASE & STATUS
CHIPMUNK
EXAMPLE
JESSIE J
KATY B
N - DUBZ
WRETCH 32
THE STREETS
TINIE TEMPAH

BEST UK HIP HOP / GRIME ACT

GIGGS
RIZZLE KICKS
TINIE TEMPAH
WILEY
WRETCH 32

BEST VIDEO

CHIPMUNK ft. CHRIS BROWN – CHAMPION
JESSIE J – DO IT LIKE A DUDE
RIZZLE KICKS – DOWN WITH THE TRUMPETS
TINCHY STRYDER & DAPPY – SPACESHIP
WILEY – NUMBERS IN ACTION

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT

ALEXIS JORDAN
ALOE BLACC
BEYONCE
BRUNO MARS
CEE LO GREEN
JASON DERULO
NICKI MINAJ
RIHANNA
SNOOP DOGG
WIZ KHALIFA

BEST SONG

ADELE – SOMEONE LIKE YOU
CHASE & STATUS ft. TINIE TEMPAH – HITZ
JESSIE J – DO IT LIKE A DUDE
TINIE TEMPAH – WONDERMAN
WRETCH 32 – TRAKTOR

BEST ALBUM

ADELE – 21
CHASE & STATUS- NO MORE IDOLS
JESSIE J – WHO YOU ARE
KATY B – ON A MISSION
TINIE TEMPAH – DISC-OVERY

BEST REGGAE

ALBOROSIE
DAMIAN MARLEY & NAS
KHAGO
MAVADO

BEST JAZZ ACT

DENYS BAPTISTE
GWILYM SIMCOCK
KAIROS 4TET
MATTHEW HALSALL
USONIC

BEST GOSPEL ACT

BOBBY BOVELL
FOUR KORNERZ
JAYESS
JUNIOR GARR
TRIPLE O

BEST R&B / SOUL ACT

ADELE
DIONNE BROMFIELD
MARSHA AMBROSIOUS
MIKE HOUGH
OMAR

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DAPPY & TINCHY JOIN ALESHA DIXON & JASON DERULO AT MOBO AWARDS 2011!

N-Dubz’s inimitable star Dappy and rapper Tinchy Stryder are revealed today as the backstage presenters of this year’s MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile which will be returning to Glasgow’s SECC on 5th October.

Having worked together on chart-topping tracks including Number One, they will team up as a double act once again as they go behind-the-scenes in search of news and gossip to bring fans closer than ever to the stars of the show. Their backstage antics will be broadcast on the big screens inside Glasgow’s SECC on the night. The duo will also take to the stage with a medley including their recent hit Spaceship, which is nominated for Best Video.

Dappy, who has performed on the MOBO stage in previous years with band mates Tulisa and Fazer, comments: “I'm really looking forward to the MOBO Awards as always! Me and my man Tinchy backstage are gonna take over. And wow we've been nominated again? N-Dubz have 4 Awards already, we're the grandfathers of MOBO! I love the MOBO Awards, it has changed our lives.”

Meanwhile, previous MOBO award winner Alesha Dixon is revealed as the co-host of the main show. The Boy Does Nothing singer who also co-hosted the show in Liverpool last year, will join R’n’B American superstar Jason Derulo to introduce a stellar line-up of live performances including Wretch 32.

The grime rapper will take the stage on 5th October to perform a medley of his biggest tracks, including his first number one hit Don’t’ Go. It looks set to be a big night for the rapper, who as well as performing is also nominated for four awards, including Best Newcomer in association with Lebara Mobile, Best UK Hip Hop / Grime Act and Best Song in association with PRS for Music for his debut single Traktor. Wretch 32 will also face some stiff competition in the Best UK Act in association with Capital FM category, not in the least from N’Dubz.

Co-host Alesha Dixon comments: “I am really excited to be co-hosting the MOBO Awards once again. We have so many exciting artists nominated and performing and I know Glasgow will give everyone a massive welcome. It's a city that loves to party and really appreciates great music.”
Whilst four-time MOBO nominee Wretch 32 comments: “I’ve got a lot of respect for MOBO and feel honoured to be playing at the Awards this year – I’ve always watched the show at home but never thought I’d actually be performing on it. I feel so honoured to have received four nominations and recognised as an artist. I’m eager to get on stage so Glasgow better be ready for Wretch!”
Dappy, Tinchy and Wretch 32 join an already stellar line-up of performers who are poised to set the MOBO stage alight. Co-host Jason Derulo will be showing off his impressive moves with an exclusive performance, as well as R’n’B heavyweights Boyz II Men, soul sensation Jessie J, UK Dubstep star Katy B and American R’n’B princess Alexis Jordan.

MOBO is also shaking up the voting system this year by hosting one category exclusively on Facebook where fans can cast their vote as often as once a day for the Best Newcomer in association with Lebara Mobile on www.facebook.com/moboofficial to ensure their favourite artist takes the title. The ten nominees in this category are watching their numbers go up and are asking for their fans’ support. (Other categories are voted for via www.mobo.com - all categories are voted for by the public).

MOBO CEO and founder Kanya King comments: “This year’s show is shaping up to be one of our best yet and there’s even more to be announced shortly. We’re very pleased to have Alesha back with us in Glasgow to host with Jason Derulo - they will make a very dynamic pair! Dappy and Tinchy are sure to make an interesting double act too - we look forward to seeing their backstage antics beamed onto the big screens in the SECC.”

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Mobo Updates

The category Best African Act has gone down from 15 nominated artists to 5 short listed nominees. The votes have been counted and verified and the top 5 artists in this category are listed here.

Best African Act

JJC
K’Naan
Mulatu Astatke
P-Square
Tinny

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Mobo Awards 2010 nominees

Tinie Tempah, N-Dubz, Professor Green, Plan B and Dizzee Rascal lead with the most nominations at this year’s prestigious 2010 MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile, once again highlighting British ‘MOBO Music’ domination of the UK’s singles chart and proving that MOBO music is now the UK mainstream.

Celebrating its 15th year, the MOBO Awards has helped champion the extraordinary rise of urban music over the past two decades from niche to now leading the UK charts, and will celebrate the cream of British artists from the past year at its star-studded ceremony in Liverpool, on October 20th.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the MOBO Awards in the UK, this year’s Best UK Act in association with Lebara Mobile, Best International Act, and Best African Act will all start off with 15 nominations each, giving talent the chance to be voted into the ultimate top 5 within their chosen category.

All of this year’s categories will be voted for by the public with the exception of both Best Jazz Act and Best Gospel Act – winners in these categories will be selected by specialists in these areas as part of the music panel.

And the nominees are.....

Best African Act

K'Naan
P-Square
Hip Hop Pantsula
JJC
Banky W.
Concha Buika
Mulatu Astatke
Wanlov the Kubolor
Angélique Kidjo
M3NSA
Yuri Da Cunha
Tinny
Waldemar Bastos
Staff Benda Bilili
BLK JKS

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Best Newcomer

Tinie Tempah
Professor Green
Scorcher
Labrinth
Devlin

Best UK R&B / Soul

Sade
Natalie Williams
Corinne Bailey Rae
McLean
Plan B

Best UK Hip Hop / Grime

Giggs
Professor Green
Skepta
Akala
Wiley

Best International Act

Drake
Alicia Keys
Jay Z
Rihanna
Eminem
Janelle Monae
Black Eyed Peas
Nicki Minaj
Ne-Yo
Usher
Beyonce
Jason Derulo
Lil Wayne
Travie McCoy
Trey Songz

Best Reggae

Damian Marley
Mavado
GYPTIAN
Vybz Kartel
GAPPY RANKS

Best Album

Plan B – “The Defamation of Strickland Banks”
JLS – “JLS”
N-Dubz “Against All Odds”
Chipmunk –“I Am Chipmunk”
Dizzee Rascal – “Tongue in Cheek”

Best Video - In association with MTV Base

Mark Ronson & The Business INTL ft Q-Tip & MNDR - "Bang, Bang, Bang"
Tinie Tempah ft Labrinth – "Frisky"
Tinchy Stryder – "You’re Not Alone"
Alesha Dixon – "Drummer Boy"
Dizzee Rascal – "Dirtee Disco"

Best UK Act - In association with Lebara Mobile

Tinie Tempah
Jay Sean
Tinchy Stryder
Taio Cruz
Chipmunk
N-Dubz
Giggs
JLS
Roll Deep
M.I.A
Dizzee Rascal
Alexandra Burke
Sade
Plan B
Leona Lewis

Best Song - In association with PRS for Music

Taio Cruz ft Ke$ha - "Dirty Picture"
Tinie Tempah - "Pass Out"
N-Dubz ft Mr Hudson - "Playing With Fire"
Mark Ronson & The Business INTL ft Q-Tip & MNDR - "Bang, Bang, Bang"
Professor Green ft Ed Drewett - "I Need You Tonight"

Best Jazz Act

Robert Glasper
Brad Mehldau
Empirical
Phronesis
John McLaughlin

Best Gospel

Faith Child
Guvna B
Rachel Kerr
Jake Isaac
Beverley Trotman

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15th Mobo Awards

On June 6th multi-platinum selling artist and MOBO ambassador Leona Lewis joined MOBO Awards founder, Kanya King MBE, to announce Liverpool as the host city for the 2010 MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile. This year the annual awards will be celebrating their 15th birthday on 20th October at the Liverpool Echo Arena.

Over the last 15 years MOBO has showcased and honoured some of the music industry's finest talent with performances from diverse UK and international artists including Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Jay Z, Destiny's Child and Sade. Last year’s event, which saw the Awards transfer out of London for the first time, featured appearances from among others JLS, N-Dubz, Alexandra Burke, Kelly Rowland and Jermaine & La Toya Jackson. Now the City of Liverpool is being passed the MOBO baton in anticipation of a sensational Awards ceremony in October.

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