PRAIZ - "FOR YOU" FEATURING SEYI SHAY + "I MISS YOU" (VALENTINE SPECIAL)

With the Valentine’s Season already upon us this year, LOVE is definitely in the air as usual and as we are in a period for sharing love gifts, Superstar and X3M Music recording artiste, PRAIZ has two special gifts especially for his fans and music lovers this year.

First is the R&B/Soul leading man’s excellent duet with the hugely talented and beautiful Seyi Shaytitled “For You” produced by Dekumzy. Together, the duo seamlessly blends their vocals on the mid-tempo highlife beat to give it a touch of sensuality.

The second musical gift from Praiz to fans and listeners is the Wilson J’adore Joel-produced R&B/soul cut titled “I Miss You”, which see Praiz giving what is arguably his best vocal performance yet!

In 2013, the talented singer - who is signed to X3M Music - will will be releasing his highly anticipated debut album which features some of the biggest Nigerian musicians with production from Cobhams Asuquo, Tee-Y Mix, Wole Oni and Praiz himself among others.

Without a doubt, these two new songs from Praiz will become love anthems for a long time to come. Listen, enjoy and put these awesome tracks on replay.

Praiz ft Seyi Shay - For You Praiz - I Miss You

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IBKspaceshipboi, Praiz, Bez, Soundsultan, Waje, Omolara, Joan Ekpai, Chich, Blaise and Durella (I AM THE FUTURE)

Ever wondered what it would sound like to have talented artistes like IBKspaceshipboi, Praiz, Bez, Soundsultan, Waje, Omolara, Joan Ekpai, Tai Chi, Blaise and Durella on a track?  Well, wonder no more cause these league of artistes came together to make this remarkable record to stir up hope and inspire our nation. An appropriate song to power the next move to our nations future even as we celebrate her 52nd birthday.

I AM THE FUTURE - DOWNLOAD

Executive producer : Moyo Oshikoya

Music produced by IBKspaceshipboi 

Written by Omolara

Strings by Ernest Bisong aka Ernythang

Mixed by Olaitan Dada for Natialo Productions

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Fashion, Music and Inspiration:The Future Awards Nominees Reception

Praiz

It was a night of entertainment, fashion, and recognition of exceptional hardwork as the prestigious The Future Awards hosted its annual Nominees Reception for Season 7. The media and VIP event which was anchored by BBA 2011 Winner Uti Nwachukwu and Venita was a gathering of 168 leaders, innovators, change-makers, and entrepreneurs nominated for this year’s The Future Awards amongst other guests. “We are impressed with the people nominated in all categories this season. Bringing them together in a gathering to honor and show them to the world excites us and we glad the show was excellent," said Ohimai Atafo who chairs the Central Working Committee of the Awards.

Pastor Ituah and Uti

 Nominees were presented with certificates of nomination by judges of the awards, led by Pastor Ituah Ighodalo. Adebola Williams, one of the organizers of The Future Awards officially declared during the reception that The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria will be the selected charity for 2012. The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria also made a moving presentation that was shown to the audience. There were musical performances from a few of Nigeria’s young and hottest artistes such as E.M.E, first lady, Niyola, who performed two of her hit tracks. Also fast-rising, 2008 finalist of MTN Project Fame, Praiz performed his latest track, ‘Rich and Famous’. The last and most exciting performance of the night was delivered by the small-but-mighty, Project Fame Season 3 Winner, Chidinma, who brought the house down with her hit single, ‘Kedike.’

Anchors: Uti and Veniter

 There was a fashion show to launch The Future Awards ‘Get Your Green On!’ fashion campaign with designers Sally Bawa, Violet Kutor, Elder, Moofa and Phunk Afrique. As a means of raising money for The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria, Vickky Elder designed an outfit that was auctioned at the reception. The Future Awards is an affiliate of The Future Project (TFP), a development firm dedicated to leadership and enterprise.

To know more about The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria, log on to www.TheFutureAwards.com/charity [1]. The Future Awards holds on 25 and 26 August, 2012. Media Partners are African Magic, Channels TV, TV Continental, Wazobia FM, Nigeria Info, BellaNaija, 360Nobs, LindaIkejiBlog, Jobberman, Premium Times, NET, TW, Complete Fashion and FAB.

Chidyma

Ada Umeofia

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PRAIZ DROPS “JEKALO” VIDEO

R&B sensation and ladies man, Praiz Adejo is back with a spanking new music video for his track, “Jekalo”.

Since the release of his debut single and video “I Love You” as well as first-of-its-kind in Africa world premiere of the hit track “Stupid Song” with popular singer Bez on international channel, BET’s “106 & Park”, the dashing singer has continued to keep his fans wanting more.

Praiz released his club friendly single, “Jekalo” early this year and is now out with a video for lovers of his music to enjoy. The video has a techno-esque concept and was shot in a club displaying the track as a “feel good” song for fun lovers. The video was directed by Josh Clarke and produced by X3M music and TY Mix.

In just one year, with his amazing talent and increasing fanbase on major platforms in and outside Nigeria, Praiz recently signed a mouth watering deal as the new face of Etisalat Nigeria. He has also performed in major concerts across the country like FAB Awards 2011, MBGN 2011 among others. Praiz has worked with top artistes in the Nigerian industry like MI, Bez, etc. He has also worked with major producers in the industry like TY Mix, Cobhams among others.

Praiz is currently working on his yet-to-be titled debut album which will be released later this year. The forthcoming album will feature big names in the Nigerian music scene like M.I, Overdose among others.

A computer science graduate from Kaduna Polytechnic, Praiz real name Praise Adejo started singing at a tender age in church. With his great achievements since he came into limelight, Praiz has become one of Nigeria’s most sought after talents.

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LAGOS AGOG FOR NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT TODAY’S SECOND ANNIVERSARY

Lagos| Nigeria In celebration of the second anniversary of Nigerian Entertainment Today newspapers, Industry Nite, the weekly platform for showcasing talent, networking and engagement hosted a special event in honour of Nigeria’s premiere entertainment newspaper.

The star-studded event which attracted the crème de la crème of the Nigerian Entertainment industry, media practitioners and corporate executives held at the Oriental Hotel Lekki on Wednesday April 25, 2012.

“I feel really honored that the whole industry came out to support us” NET founder Ayeni Adekunle says.

 Before the Industry Nite gig, Ayeni had earlier in the day shared the success story of NET with the creative community at The British Council, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The April edition of the British Council’s Creative Sessions, facilitated by the Creative Entrepreneur’s Association of Nigeria, and was dedicated to the second anniversary of NET. Right in the same room where he unsuccessfully tried to win a British Council’s creative young entrepreneurs’ award for two years, Ayeni presented a case study on the success of Nigerian Entertainment Today sharing his experience as a journalist with Encomium, Punch and Thisday newspapers which eventually culminated into NET.

‘We did the intellectual, academic stuff at British Council in the morning, and partied in the evening’ Ayeni jokingly says.

But the NET team did really party – with a wild gig hosted by Tee A and Larry D. Guests included Nollywood superstars- Nse Ikpe- Etim, Kunle Afolayan and Annie Macaulay, Comedians- Jedi and Basket Mouth, Soccer star- Jay Jay Okocha and OAP Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Kayla and Tosyn Bucknor.

The Music industry was not left behind as MI, Darey, Majek Fashek, Ice prince, Mike Aremu, Lami, Kel, Sound Sultan, Omawumi, Waje, Azadus, Iyanya, Praiz, Muma Gee, KSB, Kween, Lara George and Baba Dee graced the event.

Executives- Kenny Ogungbe, Abisoye Fagade, Kelvin Orifa, Osaze Ebueku, Eric Idiahi, Sam Onyemelukwe, Steve Babaeko, Jide Adediran and Segun Demuren were also present. Other guests included Sheila of BBA, Steve Ayorinde, Efe Omorogbe, Deji Popoola, Toni Kan and Jibola Olubiyi. The night delivered buoyant energy from performers Iyanya, Skales, Mo’eazy, Praiz, Dammy Krane and Mr. Kay. The party atmosphere peaked with 2Face performing cuts from his new album “Away and Beyond”.

NET, which clocked two on April 26, 2012, was founded by media entrepreneur Ayeni Adekunle. Before establishing NET, Ayeni had been a journalist with Encomium, THISDAY and The PUNCH. The newspaper circulated nationally as a weekly, with other platforms including a popular website www.thenetng.com, as well as a mobile service.

Check out some of the pictures from the event

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