MR. 2KAY FEATURES CHIDINMA ON NEW SINGLE, OGA DJ

After successfully releasing two hit tracks, Beat For My Heart and Bubugaga, Grafton Records signee, Mr. 2Kay has dropped a brand new single titled, Oga DJ featuring popular songstress, Chidinma.

The single, “Oga DJ” which was produced by Tha Suspect is a club banger that will take over airwaves and clubs in no time.

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ILLBLISS, EBISAN AND THE NIGERIAN IDOL TOP 10 STEAL THE SHOW AS ONE MIC HOLDS IN LAGOS

It was a night of music, love and more as the One Mic Naija train kicked off its first official show in Lagos for this year, recently! With artistes like D'Truce, F'Shaw and Mike Anyasado on the bill, it was certain that it would be a night of diverse music styles. The show kicked off with the top five boys and top five girls from the Nigerian Idol reality show performing live in front of an appreciative audience.

It was a close call, but the boys seemed to get the audience on their feet faster and for longer than the girls did! Performances by D'Truce (who had won the open mic session at the previous edition of One Mic Naija and was performing as one of his prizes) was next. Followed by performances from Mike Anyasado, F Shaw (who had the ladies swooning) and Willy Bang. Hosts, Kel and Kunle KB Bello kept everyone laughing between performances, and especially during the Open Mic session where Barzini emerged winner. He will perform at One Mic Naija in April!

 The only girl on the night was the lovely Ebisan and she showed just why she is one of the artistes to buzz about this year as she delivered a powerful and convincing set with songs like 'jowo” and “our love story”. It was a great foretaste of what was to come as Ill Bliss was up next to show why he is “Oga Boss”.

Chidinma graced the audience with her beautiful smile. Illbliss performed songs from his album, including crowd favourite, “Ana m chikwanu”. It was indeed a lovely night out for guests and performers alike and next up is One Mic Naija in March. While the headliner and line up list is still a secret, we can assure you it would be a captivating  evening....

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IYANYA, RUGGEDMAN,MODE 9, CHIDINMA, JAYWON, HOST AFROPOP STAR MR 2KAY AT INDUSTRY NITE.

…Releases hit video ‘Bubugaga’ on birthday. On Wednesday, February 6 2013, Grafton entertainment and Port Harcourt’s wave making artiste Mr 2kay stormed Lagos for a special edition of Industry Nite, in honour of the fast rising music star, and in celebration of his relocation to Lagos.


 The event which held at GET Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos in honour of Mr 2kay was well attended with the likes of Iyanya, Mode 9, Chidinma, Ruggedman, Jaywon, Tee-y Mix, Illbliss, Suspekt in attendance. Other guests who came out to support Mr 2Kay include Sam Onyemelukwe, Tee A, Audu Maikori, Efe Omorogbe, Kelvin Orifa, Ayo Oshun, Asa Asika, Mark Redguard, Tonye Ibiama, Chidi Okeke, Larry D, Iyanya, Harrysong and others. Mr 2kay who performed his hit singles at the event to an appreciative crowd was a year older on February 11 2013 when he released the exciting video for his hit single ‘Bubugaga’. The video, shot in London and directed by Nosa Igbenedion is simple yet creative.

The talented entertainer, who’s been busy spreading his music across Nigeria and beyond is currently working on his debut album expected to be released later this year.

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MTN POWER OF TEN MAKES FINAL STOP IN LAGOS, IBADAN

Artistes Chidinma, Goldie, 9ice, Mike, WizKid, Olamide, KSB, D’Prince, Sir Shina Peters and Ayuba were star performers at the MTN’s power of 10 Concert held in Lagos (Harbor Point) and Ibadan (Jogor Centre)

The Power of 10 performance train started in Makurdi on September 9, and has since been to cities like Enugu, Calabar, Abuja, Ilorin, Owerri, Benin and Port Harcourt.

The Power of 10 Party is a music celebration of MTN’s achievements and giant strides in the telecommunication sector as well as its impact on millions of Nigerians.

In a decade, MTN has firmly established itself as a pioneer within the industry and has also been able to effectively touch the lives of Nigerians through sports (Nigerian Premier League), entertainment (Project Fame, Who Wants to be a Millionaire) and Education (MTN Foundation).

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BRANDY, JOE AND DBANJ STORM MTN PROJECT FAME CONCERT!

As 17 contestants enter Project Fame Season 4 Academy

MTN Project Fame season 4 is back!

After a long period of auditions across Africa, the all new season opened with a lot of glamor as a lot of celebrities in the entertainment industry flooded the MTN Project Fame Opening Gala on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Notable faces at the event include Veteran actor and Actress, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, Segun Arinze, Jay Jay Okocha, Chidi Mokeme, Dayo Adeneye, Cobhams, Banky W, Sasha among many others.
The event had international award winning sensational singer, Brandy, revered R&B artiste, Joe and Nigerian popstar, Dbanj thrill the audience of over 5,000 guests. MTN Project Fame past winners, Iyanya, Mike, Praise, Kesse and Chidinma also performed at the electrifying event.

“Just landed in the states! Nigerian love will keep me smiling forever! Thank you to all the fans who supported the MTN event…Love you all!” an excited Brandy tweeted from her official handle @4everbrandy shortly after arriving the US today Tuesday October 4, 2011.

17 finalists emerged out of the 19 contestants that were introduced to the audience for the MTN Project Fame season 4 as two of the contestants went home from the opening gala night. The Project Fame academy will train the finalists on the A- Z of the art and business of music, using special in-house coaching and performance as well as external mentors who will take turns to prepare the contestants for a future in the music industry. The contestants are to spend some weeks in boot camp before moving into the academy for proper training.

MTN Project Fame West Africa started in 2008 and has produced some of Nigeria’s rising stars.

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PROJECT FAME ALUMNI REUNITE IN GHANA

What many thought will be a ceremonious outing for all three MTN Project Fame West Africa winners turned out to be a reunion of some sort “It was so much fun seeing Kesse and Christian again, it felt like we were back at the studio, I was really excited” Chidinma Project Fame 2010 winner disclosed after she returned from Ghana with fellow champions Iyanya and Mike on Sunday April 10, 2011.

Chidinma Ekile, Iyanya Mbuk and Mike Anyasodo stormed Ghana in the company of their managers, publicists and MTN officials for the Ghana Music Awards, and did not only receive warm welcomes on the yellow carpet, but were

also invited to Y FM “The highest point of the trip for me was visiting 107.9 Y FM; we met with a lot of radio presenters. And I didn’t know we had loads of fans in Ghana, it was so much fun”

Iyanya on the other hand says “I really had fun, we all hooked up with Damilola, this is someone I met during the competition in 2008, and I haven’t seen her since then. It’s also good to see that the music industry is booming in

West Africa” They also met with Kesse, and Christian at MJ Grand Hotel where they posed for pictures and played catch up.

Other notable faces from Nigeria present at the Ghana Music awards include 2face, Sam Onyemelukwe, Emem Ema, Ice Prince, Keke, D1 and Sunday Aare. Up next? Sources say the trio of Iyanya, Chidinma and Mike are warming up to attending MTN South Africa Music Awards holding in a matter of weeks...

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CHIDINMA EMERGES WINNER OF PROJECT FAME 3

After 90 days of pure fun and entertainment, the third season of MTN Project Fame came to a glorious end on Sunday September 26 when the petite bombshell Chidinma became the first female to win the competition since its introduction in 2008.

The night started off as any other performance night but with a little bit more of excitement and anticipation in the air. The final contestants (Kesse, Ochuko, Eyo, Tolu, Chidinma and Yetunde) started the proceedings when they got on stage and performed their group song aptly titled I’m A Winner. After their performance came the hosts, Ben and Adora who officially kicked off the finale.

After a mesmerizing dance routine by a group of dancers, the final six came up the stage the last time to perform songs that they composed. First of the bill was Ochuko who sang Get Up, followed by Kesse who performed Chidinma. The third and fourth contestants were Yetunde and Chidinma and they performed Akingbolahan and Directions respectively. Tolu sang Arewa while Eyo closed up the performances by singing What’s Her Name?

To lighten up the atmosphere before the hour of judgment arrived, Mo’ Hits recording artiste Dr. Sid came up and performed two of his numbers Something About You and Pop Champagne which got the audience all whipped up and dancing.

The inevitable couldn’t be held off for long and as soon as the audience got back on their seats, judgment hour arrived. After 90 days of grooming in the Performance Academy, the final six stood up gallantly like the polished artistes they are now and waited for their fate. The first position to be called up was that of the third runner up and when the envelope was opened and the name revealed it was none other than Yetunde (omo Ibadan). She went home with a nice sum of N1m. Next position was that of second runner up which was the Akwa Ibom fine boy Eyo. He won himself N1m and a Toyota Yaris.

Ghanaian wonder boy Kesse Frimpong who many had tipped to win the competition ended up being the second runner up and earning himself N1.5m and a Toyota Corolla. Despite coming second he was still visibly happy as he danced away with his cheque and car keys. With Ochuko, Tosin and Chidinma everyone held their breath as the winner was about to be announced. As Mike pulled up the card and Adora screamed “Chidinma!” members of the audience leapt for joy. As confetti fell on the stage, Chidinma looked visibly stunned; she didn’t believe it could happen to her.

Chidinma, the contestant who at the final stretch off the competition improved drastically was joined by her parents on stage as she was presented a cheque of N2.5m and the keys to a brand new Toyota RAV4 jeep. As tears trickled down the eyes of her mother, the camera closed up on Tolu as his eyes began to moist; two extremes of life and one small stage-the tears of joy and the tears of defeat.

By winning this season’s MTN Project Fame Chidinma is entitled to recording contract as well. Her feat has made her the first female to win Africa’s most watched music talent competition joining the formerly exclusive league of male winners; Iyanya and Mike Anasodo.

Iyanya Mbuk was the first winner of Project Fame in 2008. He has since gone on to release his successful debut album My Story. Mike Anyasodo was the winner of MTN Project Fame Season 2 in 2009 and his first single Fine Fine Lady is now a radio staple.

Now its time for the limelight to shine on Chidinma as she leaves the Academy and steps into the music industry to show us what we she is truly made of but we already have an inkling about what she’s capable of. We had 90 days to see witness what she could do.

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