D’banj, Olamide, Obesere Debut on ‘The Trek’ to Rock City Abeokuta

 Anticipation is on the rise as Rock City Abeokuta will this weekend get to host some of Nigeria’s favourite artistes on the 8^th leg of Star Music Trek.

On Saturday July 27, international award winning artiste D’banj makes his first appearance on The Trek having been missing from the 7 other legs of the concert held around the country.

Also, fast rising Yoruba rap star, Olamide is set to make his debut performance in Abeokuta. The taciturn artiste has promised fans who have been patiently awaiting his appearance on ‘The Trek’ not just a thrilling time but hinted at lots of surprises in store for them as well.

Sound Sultan who appeared last in FESTAC joins Dr SID who debuted in Lokoja to also perform for the second time on The Trek in Abeokuta.

D’banj who has been enjoying an extremely rewarding year has urged fans to come all out to have fun at the venue “I’m reaching out to all my fans everywhere, not just in Abeokuta, but in Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Akure, Benin, Asaba, Warri and other cities, this is my open invitation to you to be my special guest. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Abeokuta Sports Club this Saturday.”

“I’ve been watching performances from all the concerts since the The Trek started on June 8. I know our fans in Abeokuta cannot ‘carry last’! Abeokuta must ‘rock’ this July 27^th!” Olamide noted.

The 9^th leg of the concert will hold in Agege, Lagos State.

The 10-week 10 city ‘Trek’ will come to an end at a Grand Finale on August 10^th 2013 at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos.

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KOGA UNVEILS THE NAME OF FIVE ARTISTES

KOGA entertainment recently unveiled the names of five out of the ten artistes that will perform at the Koga TOP 10 MICS concert, while keeping the identities of the remaining five artistes under wraps.

The first of its kind concert in Nigeria, TOP 10 MICS which will hold on December 23, 2011 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos will be bringing on stage a blend of artistes from different genre of music like; Hip hop, Fuji, Afro Beat, Juju, Dance hall and others. Artistes already revealed to perform at the show are; 2face, MI, Obesere, Eldee and Sir Shina Peters.

Before now, a competition has been introduced online for music lovers to guess the names of the remaining five artistes that will perform at TOP 10 MIC correctly, and get a chance to win juicy prizes like Blackberries, TV’s and branded T shirts from Shakara clothing and much more. To enter into the competition, just log on to twitter and follow (@koga_top10mics), and answer the questions.

KOGA Entertainment, the brain behind TOP 10 MIC is broken down into KOGA studio, KOGA production, KOGA records, KOGA publishing and KOGA lounge. It operates and provides entertainment services through various divisions like its Four Live ultra modern recording studios with full HD and SDI cameras, Digital and Analogue audio sound recording studio, Ultra modern Event hall with capacity to seat 800 persons in banquet style, 1400 persons in theatre arrangement and 2000 persons in concert style and a Lounge designed for relaxation and entertainment.

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2Face, Eldee, Sir Shina Peters, MI, Obesere to Headline TOP 10 MIC!

2Face, Eldee, Sir Shina Peters, MI, Obesere to Headline TOP 10 MIC

… 5 more stars to make the list

Fun lovers can now excitedly countdown to the end of the year, as KOGA Entertainment is set to host one of the biggest shows of the year Top 10 MIC. The show which is billed for December 23, 2011 at TBS Lagos will be graced by top ten artistes that cut across all genres of music. “Our aim is to do a show that is ‘truly Nigerian’. It is not Hip Hop; it is not Afro beat, Fuji, Dancehall or Apala. It will be everything Nigerian”. A statement from the concert PR agency Bigsam Media reads.

Speaking on the preparation of the entertainment company, Elsie Oluko, Head of Operations, says “KOGA is providing a platform that will unite the young and the old. In time past we used to have the Lekki Sun Splash which more than one million people used to look forward to yearly, but now we have no such concerts anymore. What we are trying to do is bring back the memories of time past, and create new ones. Our selection of artistes shows that we are fair to all ages and not settling for anything less than the best”.

Meanwhile five out of the 10 entertainers that are expected to perform on that night have been announced. In a statement by Bigsam Media, iconic Nigerian superstar 2face Idibia will lead the new generation singers such as M.I and Eldee to TBS on the 23^rd of December 2011, while tested veterans will include Afro Juju creator Sir Shina Peters and Paramount King of Fuji, Abass Akande Obesere representing the Juju and Fuji genre respectively.

KOGA in the mean time is keeping the identities of the remaining five entertainers to its chest as it plans for it to be a joker. “The last five names to make the number of entertainers 10 will be our joker. It will show that we are not joking, we mean business” Elsie concluded

KOGA entertainment the brain behind Top 10 MIC is broken down into KOGA studio, KOGA production, KOGA records, KOGA publishing and KOGA lounge. It operates and provides entertainment services through various divisions like its four ultra modern recording studio with full HD and SDI cameras, Digital and Analogue audio sound recording studio, Ultra modern event hall with the capacity to seat 800 persons in banquet style and 1400 persons in theatre arrangement and 2000 persons in concert style and a Lounge designed for relaxation and entertainment.

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STINGOMANIA LAUNCHES ALBUM IN POMP AND STYLE

When He said he was ready to take the music world by storm and make his artists stars as he did popular stars like Midnight Crew and Dj Zeez, many thought Barrister Ope Banwo, the CEO of Stingomania Entertainment was just another manager trying to get attention from the media but with recent happenings, the versatile music promoter has proven that he meant every word he said and ready to retain a spot at the top.

Yesterday, November 23, at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, in an event that had top government dignitaries like the commissioner of Environment, Dr. Muiz Banire; Chairman, Judiciary committee of Lagos, Tunde Ogala, Senator Iyiola Omiosore who was ably represented by Oye Balogun; Otunba Gadaffi, Kayode Ayeni, Femi Allen, Funmi Tejuosho, Idowu Ajanaku, the Ope Banwo led Stingomania Records officially launched the albums of Paramount king of music, Obesere; Prince of tradition in urban Hip-hop, Baba Nee and the Olowun Iyo of Stingomania, Naturah amidst pomp, glamour and panache.

Setting the tone as to what to expect that night was a near perfect rendition of the national anthem by Stingomania actress, Bianca Black. A mock pageant followed suit with Otunba Gadaffi of the DMT toilet emerging as the Mr. Stingomania.

After performances by up and coming group, The Glitz, the album launch proper started with Naturah, taking up the stage and giving the audience a tip of the iceberg with an Acapella which he said was to give thanks to God. He then handed the mic to his mother who sang Ori, a song off his album, the mother did it so well that she got applause from the guest who were surprised to know that a mother could be so involved in his son’s musical dream. Naturah also did songs like Super star and Look Well, two songs that have continued to gain applause from fans and critics alike.

Taking advantage of the momentum that his energetic performance garnered, Soji Omotayo, a representative of Stingomania Entertainment came up stage to raise fund for the album. The elated guests couldn’t help but donate to the musical course of the young man.

With that done, the launch was way from over, it was Baba Nee’s turn to thrill the fan; Baba Nee had gained mass appeal after his first album, Twice As 9ice an album that attests to his lyrical strength, the album also got itself some critics as fans and proteges of popular musician 9ice got him in their black book for throwing gibes at their mentor. Starting his rendition with the popular Ijala chants he is known for, Baba Nee wowed the audience and proved that indeed he is a force to reckon with.

Coming after Baba Nee was the paramount king of music, Chief Abass Akande Obesere. The ovation that greeted his emergence was unequalled, he soon took to the stage and his performances showed why the orobo kibo master has remained on top , he strutted the stage with such grace and sway that further proved that he was on top of his game. Lyricist, Lord of Ajasa was also around to help Pk 1st with a track that features him. Many couldn’t believe the rate at which the fuji maestro has transformed into a successfully hip-hop artist.

The night ended on a good note as average donors that night gave a hundred thousand to the album launch.

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OBESERE AND BABA NEE LAUNCH ALBUM

The much anticipated hip hop and fuji album of popular fuji maestro Abass Akaande Obesere and Adewale Alani Kayode a.k.a Baba nee both stingomania stars is set to be released on November 23^rd at Terra culture in Lagos.

Obesere in recent times has proven himself that he can hold his own anywhere in the world, the way he coordinated himself at the celebrity edition of the Gulder ultimate this year is proof of this, putting out every doubt that he could also do Hip Hop. Obesere’s new album is titled ‘Revolution’. It is a double album with 8 track on hip hop and same number of tracks for fuji.

Baba Nee is known for his strong lyrics drawn from proverbial chant and he calls his song

Afro hip hop. He titled his twelve track album ‘Twice as nice’ and it consists of songs like Jawonsi, Onpe and 2wice as nice.

Speaking on the album launch alongside Obesere, Baba Nee said ‘Obesere is like a brother to me, we have performed together in big shows like Star Mega Jams, so for me it is a privilege to have my album launched the same day as his.

Both of their albums will go for N1000 each.

Taking place at the same venue on the same day is the inauguration of the National Election Vigilantes Organization [N.E.V.O.]. NEVO has a mandate to legally and peacefully ensure and promote an atmosphere where that all votes in Nigerian Elections Count in a free and fair environment.

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