DATE - Saturday the 31st of January
VENUE - ocean view restaurant VI
TIME - 7pm.
For table and cabana bookings call 08123647576/09034014669.
Tables – 500k
Cabana – 1m
Regular tickets – 20k.
Supported by Diamond bank TV, 7up, Diageo and LASAA
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AMBER ROSE LIVE IN LAGOS FOR D'BANJ AT 10
DATE - Saturday the 31st of January
VENUE - ocean view restaurant VI
TIME - 7pm.
For table and cabana bookings call 08123647576/09034014669.
Tables – 500k
Cabana – 1m
Regular tickets – 20k.
Supported by Diamond bank TV, 7up, Diageo and LASAA
NEW MUSIC! DBANJ & AFRICA ALL STARS 'COCOA NA CHOCOLATE' DBanj, Femi Kuti, Fally Ipupa, Omawumi,Diamond and more! ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ produced by Cobhams Asuquo [SNIPPET]
19 recording artists. 11 countries. 10 languages. ONE message: Do Agric, It Pays!
LAGOS, Nigeria (March 31, 2014) –
ONE.org today launched one of the continent’s biggest musical collaborations ever, ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’, in support of a new campaign to boost investments in agriculture: ‘Do Agric, It Pays’. Nineteen of the top recording artists from across Africa who joined ONE ambassador, Dbanj as part of the project are: (Tanzania), Bufallo Souljah (Zimbabwe), Dama Do Bling (Mozambique), D’Banj (Nigeria), Diamond (Tanzania), Dontom (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Femi Kuti (Nigeria), Judith Sephuma (South Africa), Juliani (Kenya), Kunle Ayo (Nigeria), Vusi Nova (South Africa), Liz Ogumbo (Kenya), Nancy G (Swaziland), Omawumi (Nigeria), Rachid Taha (Algeria), Tiken Jah Fakoly (Cote d'Ivoire), Victoria Kimani (Kenya) and Wax Dey (Cameroon).
The full song is available for download for free at www.ONE.org after signing the ‘Do Agric’ petition that tells African leaders to invest in our farmers, our food, and our futures.
FROM KOKOMASTER TO KOKO FARMER! D’BANJ JOINS ‘ONE’ TO LAUNCH THE YEAR OF AGRICULTURE
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter D’banj, will be at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week to help ONE officially launch the campaign during the ‘Year of Agriculture’ campaign at the AU Summit. He will unveil the official name and logo of the campaign, as well as launch ONE’s online petition, calling on leaders to invest more and better in agriculture.
In February, the pop-star will lead top artists from around the continent to record a song produced by iconic producer Cobhams Asuquo and music video, aimed at promoting agriculture among youths on the continent. This announcement was just made at a press launch in Lagos where D’Banj was announced as the face for the continent-wide campaign.
“I look forward to this project, the fact that I will be working with some of Africa's biggest stars is fantastic.“; Cobhams Asuquo said during the press conference.
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D'BANJ, TIWA SAVAGE, DAREY, TO JOIN SURPRISE U.S. ACT FOR LOVE LIKE A MOVIE - PLUS FULL LIST OF NIGERIAN HEADLINERS
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- Plus Full List Of Nigerian Headliners
Live Spot Productions have revealed the list of great Nigerian acts performing with Darey at the second edition of Love Like A Movie.
The critically-acclaimed Valentine concert is billed to hold at the Eko Hotel Oceanview Grounds on February 15, will feature solo and collaborative performances from Nigeria's queen of pop, Tiwa Savage, internationally renowned Nigerian entertainer D'banj, Darey himself, singers' singer Timi Dakolo, and many others who will join supporting acts and one surprise international headliner.
Other acts include Soul Muzik's MoEazy and Zaina, JJC, DJ Spinall, Seyi Shay, Eva, Muna .jpg)
and the amazing Waje.
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Love Like A Movie is a theatrical concert for Valentine, produced with style as an exhibition of local and international performance varieties. The event is sponsored by Etisalat, and refreshed by Fayrouz; with support from Eko Hotels, Destination Cross Rivers, Bodyline, Rent N' Roll and many others.
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‘I’M ONE OF THE REASONS DBANJ AND DON JAZZY ARE BACK TOGETHER’ – INTERNATIONAL RAPPER, WALE OPENS UP IN EXCLUSIVE MTV BASE INTERVIEW
International US rapper, Wale had a chat with MTV Base VJ, Ehiz during his visit to Nigeria last month.
The rapper spent a few days hanging out with Nigerian superstars including Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Davido, Olamide and many others.
And he sat down with celebrated MTV VJ Ehiz to talk about his relationship with his family, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Olamide, the lingering Dbanj and Don Jazzy feud and how he brought the pair together in one surprise-filled night.
Wale Interview from MTV Base Africa on Vimeo.
Breaking News: D'banj Premieres Hennessy Artistry Video, “Raise Your Glasses”
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MTV BASE TO AIR SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF MTV AFRICA ALL STARS WITH SNOOP LION ON AFRICA DAY, MAY 25TH
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If you weren't lucky enough to be at Durban's People's Park this weekend for MTV Africa All Stars gig, then don't despair; tune into the TV premiere of “MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion” this Saturday for a dazzling special on the historic concert (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322, 25 May @16:00 CAT).
More than 12,000 music fans of all ages rocked Durban’s People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday 18 May as MTV Base and KwaZulu-Natal Province staged the sensational All Stars concert, MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion. The sell-out concert featured show-stopping performances from Snoop Lion and an all star lineup of Africa’s biggest contemporary music stars, including 2Face, D’Banj, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Professor, Big Nuz, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini and Zahara. DJ Cleo and DJ Caise performed, while DJ Tira took to the stage as part of Big Nuz's set.
The outdoor gig was a triumph from the moment Camp Mulla opened the concert with “Fresh All Day”, to the finale where Snoop Lion was joined on stage by all the African artists. Highlights included Snoop Lion’s first appearance on stage singing “Here Comes the King”, dressed in a traditional leopard skin Zulu outfit gifted him by members of the Zulu royal family, a beautiful acoustic version of “Loliwe” by Zahara, a bubble-strewn performance of “La Vie est Belle” by Congolese artist Fally Ipupa, a typically upbeat set by Big Nuz, and a high octane finale of “Young, Wild & Free” by Snoop Lion and the African All Stars, in which every member of the audience joined.
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Other show-stopping moments included a duet of “Mr Endowed” by Snoop Lion and D'Banj, while Big Nuz, Zakes Bantwini and Professor did their best to teach Snoop Lion some new moves, Zulu-style!
State-of-the-art lighting saw People’s Park bathed in a kaleidoscope of colour, while a stunning LED light show, gorgeous graphics, CO2 jets, pyrotechnics, giant globes and confetti canons completed the out-of-this-world staging on the gigantic purpose built All Stars stage.
Tweeting after the concert, Nigerian “kokomaster” D’Banj (@iamdbanj) said, “Wanna thank Durban fr a wonderful time @MTVBaseAfrica fr putting together a great show. To my uncle @SnoopDogg for making history in Africa”.
Speaking on behalf of MTV Base, Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, commented, “MTV Africa All Stars was a truly historic occasion and a fabulous showcase for African contemporary talent. All the performers gave awe-inspiring performances and the combination of Snoop and the African talent was electrifying. We are very proud to have partnered with KwaZulu-Natal Province to create such an exciting and ground-breaking initiative that also showcases Durban as a great host city for spectacular events.”
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“MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal” will premiere on TV on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and terrestrial TV partners from Saturday 25 May at 16:00. The concert will also feature in two separate episodes of MTV’s critically acclaimed “World Stage” franchise, to be broadcast to more than half a billion households worldwide. “MTV World Stage: Snoop Lion” will premiere on MTV (DStv Channel 130) across Africa on Friday 28 June, while “MTV World Stage: Africa All Stars” will air in September 2013.
Recorded “live” at the world’s most exclusive gigs, renowned music festivals and unique concert locations, MTV World Stage is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists without leaving the comfort of their sofas. Previous World Stage events have taken place in Athens, Rome, London, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Tokyo, showcasing artists including Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Muse, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Arcade Fire and many more.
To find out more about the MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, please go to www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
D'BANJ INSPIRES FIRST EVER AFROBEATS MUSICAL IN LONDON's WEST END, 'OLIVA TWEEST'
OLIVA TWEEST is an exciting new Afrobeats musical, taking place on April 15th, in the Lyric Theatre (home of Thriller: The Musical). It is the first play of its kind to feature in the west end and will feature a lot of familiar faces in the Afrobeats scene.
Taking place on April 15 at the Lyric Theatre (home of Thriller: The Musical) at the heart of London’s West End, OLIVA TWEEST is the very first play of its kind to feature in London’s West End - a legendary and prestigious Theatre hub renowned the world over - and will feature some of the most popular faces in the burgeoning U.K Afrobeats landscape.
The story, which is based on D’Banj’s 2012 HIT single “Oliver Twist”, is set in present day London and is about a promiscuous young man (Tobi) whose past comes back to haunt him when he meets a girl (Testimony) that will change his life forever. Combined with excellent comedic performances, notably from Dorcas Fapson as Tobi’s mother (Aunty Funke) and her lover, Pastor (Bayodele), great imagery, captivating choreography and resounding vocals are all on show throughout this production, driven by a fresh and exciting cast of some of the best new and emerging theatre professionals of 2013.
While we can also expect to witness some cameo performances from Eddie Kadi, A Dot Comedianand several special guest artists, the ‘Oliva Tweest’ live band and vocal group - coached by Conrad Benjamin of Clarity Vocals - will be recreating and performing beautiful cover renditions of some of our favourite Afrobeats songs originally by the likes of Wizkid, D’Banj among others.
OLIVA TWEEST is sure to be go straight into the history books as not only the first Afrobeats musical to take place in a West End theatre but also as one of the best independent theatre productions of 2013 and with the anticipation of such a great show now at fever pitch, the creative team behindOliva Tweest - The Marimba Project - are already aiming to have a consistent production taking place over a longer period of time.
The Marimba Project team have been working non-stop since August 2012 - following many auditions and late-night rehearsals - and are now proud to present to you, OLIVA TWEEST!
For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/
ABOUT THE MARIMBA PROJECT
The Marimba Project is a combination of events management and creative arts, with the objective of celebrating the progression of Africa, especially the fast-paced progression of popular African music (Afrobeats).The aim of The Marimba Project is to put together an entertaining showcase of Afrobeats music and dance in the form of West End-style musicals, to captivate an audience of all ages and cultures, and raise money for registered UK charity, Build Africa.
For any information on The Marimba Project, the cast and creative team of Oliva Twist, please contact: themarimbaproject@gmail.com
D'BANJ FIRES HIS MANAGER
Seun Bankuli is no longer D’Banj’s manager. The pair got into a heated argument when D’Banj found out Bankuli went to Paris after the Koko concert to work on Kanye West’s next album without him knowing. Bankuli left for Paris after the Koko concert in December and his employer/artiste wasn’t aware of his ‘clandestine’ trip to Paris to drop adlibs on Kanye’s next LP. Bankuli also hooked up with G.O.O.D Music producer Travis Scott who was signed to Kanye West’s imprint last November.When D’Banj found out, an argument ensued which resulted in both parties going their separate ways. Bankuli is also a vocalist and sound creator apart from being an A&R, artiste manager and developer. His vocals can be heard on ‘Lift Off’ featuring Beyonce off the ‘Watch The Throne’ album, and he was credited for his vocal contribution on the track co-produced by Don Jazzy. He also got additional vocals credit on ‘Illest Mothafucka Alive’ featured on the same album.
Bankuli’s social media profiles- Twitter, Instagram and Facebook- no longer have any DB Records information. His avatar on Twitter now features a logo of Bankuli Entertainment, his newly floated entertainment outfit. Bankuli had been managing D’Banj since after the Mo’ Hits split.
Source: HHWM
NEW MUSIC: D'BANJ - TOP OF THE WORLD
One of the things I love about D'Banj now is that he switched things up. If you listen to the songs he has released recently, you will notice that they are different from the D'banj we knew when he was still under Mo'Hits Records. D'Banj even displayed his vocal skills on this new track, and for a guy like him, it was not bad at all. He talks about how he has come a long way with no regrets, how he has paid his dues and he wouldn't do things differently if he had a second chance. Not only do you get to enjoy this tune, the song actually sends out a message. Do you still think D'Banj is not better off with his old crew? Well, you're about to find out!
D'Banj - Top Of The World
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"TOP OF THE WORLD” is the first single to be released through Sony Music’s RCA Africa label and DB Records Nigeria since D’Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.
“TOP OF THE WORLD” is already impacting Pan Africa on DStv as the official SuperSport anthem for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013 (AFCON) in South Africa and is a first taste of what’s to come from D’Banj’s partnership with Sony Music Africa leading up to several scheduled releases dropping in the weeks and months to come including D’Banj’s new album DKM scheduled for release early in the new year.
D¹Banj is signed to a Pan African multi-album deal with Sony Music¹s RCA Records. He has also concluded an exclusive management deal with Sony Music and strategic partner ROCKSTAR4000 for the continent.
D'Banj - Top of The World
D'BANJ, GENEVIEVE, TIWA SAVAGE, MAI ATAFO SET FOR FAB NIGHT OUT 2012
In less than a week, FAB Magazine will host another stylish evening of celebration with the third edition of FAB Night Out. Set to take place on Sunday 2nd December 2012 at Landmark Village in Victoria Island, Lagos, with black carpet starting at 6pm prompt, FAB Night Out 2012 will play host to a bevy of VIP guests from the world of business, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle.
The night will see awards presented to winners of the public voted in 26 categories and 3 lifetime achievement awards as decided by FAB Magazine to be given to Fashion Icon of the Year, Fabulous African Business and Fabulous African Business Person.
The stage will be set for some of the most celebrated names of Nigerian music who will be performing live on the night; eLDee and Da Trybe 2.0 including Aramide, Sojay and K9; Darey and the Soul Musik crew including MoEazy, SeyiShay and Zaina; Brymo from Chocolate City and AjeButter.
On the runway showcasing their latest designs will be Nigeria's Mai Atafo Inspired with dapper menswear designs and Asake Oge from the UK with glam eveningwear, and lastly Ghana's Christie Brown showcasing creative African-inspired designs.
Beyond fashion and entertainment, FAB Night Out will feature spoken word by Sage Hasson and a keynote address by author and change agent Adewale Ajadi.
FAB Night Out 2012 is supported by Pattaya Oriental, Newton and David, Jack Daniels and Hewlett Packard.
Two lucky winners on the night will get two brand new HP laptops as a FAB gift, courtesy of Hewlett Packard, Media partners for FAB Night Out 2012 are Trace Urban, Beat FM and Spice TV and the social media hashtag for the event is #FNO2012 Public voting which closes midnight on 30 November 2012 can be done online at http://fabmagazineonline.com/awards/ and event will be streamed live at http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-tv/.
Two lucky winners on the night will get two brand new HP laptops as a FAB gift, courtesy of Hewlett Packard, Media partners for FAB Night Out 2012 are Trace Urban, Beat FM and Spice TV and the social media hashtag for the event is #FNO2012 Public voting which closes midnight on 30 November 2012 can be done online at http://fabmagazineonline.com/awards/ and event will be streamed live at http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-tv/.
OFFICIAL VIDEO: D'BANJ - BACHELOR
The Koko Master, also known as D'banj just released his latest single titled "Bachelor." As usual, we didn't expect much from him when it came down to the lyrics, but he still entertained us with his quality video. Check it out below and let us know what you think.
Bachelor [Download Audio]
D'BANJ, WIZKID, SARKODIE, MI CASA AND CAMP MULLA NOMINATED FOR THE 2012 MTV EMA AWARDS
DBANJ AND WIZKID SLUG IT OUT FOR MTV EMA NOMINATION!
Lagos| Nigeria, 18 September 2012: Let the “2012 MTV EMA” festivities begin! MTV has unveiled the nominees for its annual celebration of the biggest musical artists from all over the globe, with reigning pop princesses Rihanna and Taylor Swift topping the list with six and five nods each, respectively. Justin Bieber and Katy Perry have each scored four EMA nominations, followed by a roll call of buzzworthy acts, including Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey and newcomers Carly Rae Jepsen and fun., earning three nominations each.
Taking place at Frankfurt’s historic Festhalle on Sunday 11 November, the nineteenth annual MTV EMA will broadcast live across Africa on MTV Base (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 11 November at 22:00 CAT and on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Monday 12 November at 21:00 CAT.
Rihanna and Taylor Swift will both compete for the Best Female and Best Pop titles, and will vie against other well-known trend-setters in the brand new Best Look category, which highlights the most unique and eye-catching personal styles emanating from the music world. Rihanna is also up for Best Song and Best Video for her smash hit “We Found Love" and Biggest Fans, while Swift received nods for Best Live and Best World Stage. Hot off his wins last year for Best Male and Best Pop,Justin Bieber could repeat in those two categories, and he also landed nods for Best World Stageand Biggest Fans, while two-time EMA host Katy Perry will battle for Best Female, Best Pop, Best Video for “Wide Awake” and Biggest Fans. Also, given the resurgence of electronic music, MTV is reintroducing the Best Electronic category to honour the biggest names in that genre.
Africa’s hottest contemporary artists could also be in the frame for an EMA award, as Sarkodie, Camp Mulla, Wizkid, Mi Casa and D'Banj fight it out for a slot in the Worldwide Act category, where they will compete against their peers in India and the Middle East (from Monday 15 October). The final Worldwide Act nominees from each region (Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa/India/Middle East) will be announced the week of 30 October and the winner will be named at the show in Frankfurt.
Other notable EMA nominees include Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, fun., Lana Del Rey, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z and Kanye West, who are each up for three EMA nominations, while Green Day, Gotye, Pitbull, Rita Ora, Flo Rida, Muse, Arctic Monkeys, Jack White and One Direction are up for two awards.
MTV will announce EMA performers and presenters at a later date.
The MTV EMA – MTV’s global celebration of the hottest stars in music – features nominees from across genres, recognizes artists from every corner of the world, from the UK to Hungary to India to Australia and everywhere in between, and brings music fans around the globe together for a unique and incomparable experience. For the second year in a row, MTV is inviting fans everywhere to have a say in which artist deserves the Biggest Fans award. Since 30 August, viewers have been voting for their favourite EMA artists from a pool of 20 acts; their votes have helped narrow down the field to the five official nominees announced today. The more fans engage with the EMA content featured on MTV’s digital platforms in the weeks leading up to the show, the more their participation and points can boost the chances for their favourite artist to win the Biggest Fans prize on 11 November.
Beginning today, Monday 17 September, viewers can vote for EMA categories such as Best New, Best Live and more by visiting www.mtvbase.com
BEST SONG
Carly Rae Jepsen – ‘Call Me Maybe’
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – ‘We Found Love’
Gotye – ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’
Pitbull feat. Chris Brown – 'International Love'
fun. feat. Janelle Monáe – ‘We Are Young’
BEST NEW
Rita Ora
fun.
One Direction
Lana Del Rey
Carly Rae Jepsen
BEST FEMALE
Rihanna
Katy Perry
P!nk
Taylor Swift
Nicki Minaj
BEST MALE
Justin Bieber
Kanye West
Flo Rida
Pitbull
Jay Z
BEST POP
Justin Bieber
No Doubt
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Rihanna
BEST LIVE
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Jay Z & Kanye West
Green Day
Muse
BEST HIP HOP
Jay Z & Kanye West
Nas
Rick Ross
Drake
Nicki Minaj
BEST ROCK
Linkin Park
Green Day
Muse
The Killers
Coldplay
BEST ELECTRONIC
David Guetta
Swedish House Mafia
Avicii
Skrillex
Calvin Harris
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Jack White
The Black Keys
Arctic Monkeys
Florence + The Machine
Lana Del Rey
BEST VIDEO
M.I.A. – ‘Bad Girls’
Lady Gaga – ‘Marry The Night’
Katy Perry – 'Wide Awake'
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – 'We Found Love'
PSY – ‘Gangnam Style’
BEST LOOK
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
Jack White
Taylor Swift
A$AP Rocky
BIGGEST FANS
Justin Bieber
One Direction
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Katy Perry
BEST WORLD STAGE
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
B.o.B
Evanescence
Flo Rida
Jason Derulo
Joe Jonas
Justin Bieber
Kasabian
Ke$ha
LMFAO
Maroon 5
Nelly Furtado
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sean Paul
Snoop Dogg
Snow Patrol
Taylor Swift
BEST PUSH
Nov – Foster The People
Dec – Lana Del Rey
Jan – Mac Miller
Feb – Michael Kiwanuka
March – Gotye
April – Rebecca Ferguson
May – fun.
June – Rita Ora
July – Conor Maynard
August – Of Monsters And Men
September – Carly Rae Jepsen
WORLDWIDE ACT
Sarkodie
Camp Mulla
Wizkid
Mi Casa
D'Banj
The “2012 MTV EMA” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching nearly 700 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the “2012 MTV EMA.”
The “2011 MTV EMA”, held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was the event’s most watched telecast ever with more than 39 million viewers tuning in to MTV and VIVA channels around the world. The 18thannual show saw a double-digit increase year over year with the coveted P12-34 demographic and enjoyed a +29% increase in unique visitors to the EMA website on show day. The “2011 MTV EMA” also drew an impressive total of 158 million votes worldwide, a huge growth of +236% year on year.
For all MTV EMA news and announcements, check out EMA on Facebook, follow us @mtvema or download the MTV EMA app for free at the iTunes store. For MTV EMA press materials, please visitpress.mtvema.com or follow us @VIMN_PR.
