The Press Conference for the unveiling of the prodigy “Kanwulia” went down 6th of August 2014 at WHEAT BAKER, IKOYI with lots of big names from the entertainment industry in attendance.
“Kanwulia” the 19 yr old Nigerian-American act is set to release her debut single & video “I Got You” in few days!!
For the time being, Check Out pictures from the press Conference!
Award winning DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt has released a promo video in anticipation of his landmark 3-in-1 event holding tomorrow, 17 August at the Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island.
The black-tie dinner will feature the launch of his sophomore album titled ‘The Industry’, his new book and choice performances off the album.
“I am very grateful for this moment, for the love and support from friends, industry players, the media and my fans,” DJ Jimmy Jatt said. “We can’t wait to celebrate tomorrow!”
‘The Industry’, which has been called “the biggest collaborative album out of Africa” features 50 of the biggest artistes from two generations. The album – a reflection of DJ Jimmy Jatt’s career so far – is executively produced by him, under a new management “GIDIGROOVE MEDIA”. It has 22 tracks while the online version has 23 tracks.
Cool DJ JimmyJatt was cynosure of all eyes as friends and family gathered to celebrate him during the launch of his album “The Industry” which held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos.
The album “The Industry” is a reflection of DJ Jimmy Jatt’s career so far. The black-tie dinner was star studded and was well attended by his friends in the industry. The event had a roll call of A-list celebrities such as 2face Idibia, Kate Henshaw, Tiwa Savage, Sound Sultan, Dr Sid, Lynxx, Praiz, Ebuka Obi_Uchendu, Vector, Titilayo Oyinsan, Basketmouth, Julius Agwu, Okey Basket, Omawunmi, Ufoma Ejenobor, Mannie, Dotun, Kaylah Oniwu, Vixen Ekwere, amongst others.
Lagos! Get ready for some excitement- it is One Mic Naija season!!!
This time, the Nigeria’s coolest concert series brings together artistes from Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Falz the bahd guy recently released his debut album and now, you can hear some of the material live as he performs on Sunday August 31st at Ember Creek. Then there is Mr Rozayy himself, Ketchup who will be performing at One Mic Naija for the first time ever.
Also performing will be X3M Music’s new signee, Simi whose singles, “Tiff” and “E no go funny” are fast becoming a favourite. Don’t say you heard it from us, but if you want to see her new video shot in South Africa for the first time ever, One Mic Naija is the place to be! Ruby of Loopy Music returns for a second time to perform “Good Man” and some new material and Project Fame winner, Olawale is set to get everyone to “jupa”. The line up is rounded off by some Kenyan flavour in the form of Chocolate City’s Victoria Kimani, and Ghana bombshell, MzVee.
One Mic Naija is a bi-monthly artiste showcase with the sole aim of providing concert goers with live music, and connecting artistes with fans. There will be an autograph session, an open mic known as Audience Freestyle that gives members of the audience a chance to shine (and win), and a surprise appearance! Fans can stay connected as the artistes rehearse and go on a media tour via social media. Just follow, add or like “OneMicNaija” across all social media platforms.
All of this and more on Sunday the 31st of August at Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road Ikoyi Lagos.
Tickets cost N1000 and are available at the gate or online via YSG Hubs.
One Mic Naija is proudly supported by 360 Nobs, AbOriginal Productions, Pulse.NG, NET, Top Radio 90.9, Too XClusive and YSG Hubs
Flashback Friday, is here and is focused on bringing back or rather revamping some old memories of some songs/videos which almost all of us once listened to, partied to and loved.
Last week on #Flashbackfriday was Delimma by Nelly and Olufumi by Style-plus. While today, the first song on Throughback friday is:
Akon – LONELY
Lonely” (also known as “Mr. Lonely”) is a single by Senegalese- American R&B and hip hop singer Akon; it appears on his debut album, Trouble.
The single was released in 2005 and was his first world wide hit. It reached number one in several countries, including in the United Kingdom and Germany (where it stayed there for eight weeks), and Australia.
It was also highly popular in France where it reached number two, and in the United States when it peaked at #4.
On the 25th of August 2014 right after one of the world’s biggest carnivals at Notting Hill, London’s biggest Nigerian event party organiser Cokobar celebrated its 10th year anniversary at the Brixton Academy.
The anticipated event featured Kukure master Iyanya, Moelogo, Emma Nyra, Lola Rae, Angel, Selebo, Tekno & Baci. Special appearances at the event were Ms Kedike, Chidinma and the one who started the ‘waist movement’ Awilo Logonmba who tore the house down with their individual hit songs ‘Emi ni baller’, ‘Kedike’, ‘Bundelele’ and ‘Carolina’.
The event was capped with a car giveaway by the Triple MMG headliner, Iyanya.
At the just concluded biggest African music awards in Diaspora AFRIMMA, it was a night of celebration of African music as well as African icons who have played a prominent role in the emancipation of African music. Apart from the regular categories of awards, three legendary individuals were honored by AFRIMMA for their service to African music at Eisemann Center, Dallas, Texas.
Topping the pile is His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Dr. Godswill Akpabio who was honored with the Transformational Leadership Award for initiating the record-setting 9,999 Christmas Carol Night. South African music legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka was also bestowed with Legendary Award while 2face Idibia received the Leadership in Music Awards.”
Venue: Main Bowl, Lagos State Polythenic, LASPOTECH Main campus, Ikorodu
Date: September 5, 2014
Time: 1pm prompt!
What is Coke Studio? Coke Studio is a music based television-show that brings the best artistes from across Africa together to create new sounds through a fusion of genres, styles and songs. It is hugely successful in the Middle East and Asia, and started in 2013, in Africa, to rave reviews! This year, it is bigger and bolder, and has been expanded to include a series of concerts across higher institutions in Nigeria. Coke Studio is brought to you by Coca-Cola.
What can consumers expect at the concerts? Music, entertainment, dance and loads of ice cold refreshment from Coca-Cola. Featuring music by your favourite artistes, raves powered by our delectable DJ, and of course comedy to get you cracking up.
Artistes performing: Oritsefemi, Orezi and Di’ja, supported by Comedians and lots more. Do you think you can sing or you have what it takes? Come show your skills on stage and earn a chance to perform live and collabo with your favourite stars on stage at the Coke Studio Concert!
How to enter: admission is FREE, just buy a bottle of Coca-Cola and bring it with you, or you can buy at the entrance!!
You don’t want to miss out on the fun and excitement.
Last night, Brixton’s O2 Academy was host to thr much anticipated Africa Unplugged concert. As I’m sure you can imagine, it didn’t go on without its glitches. However, the redemption came from the two headlining acts, Nigerian Superstars Tiwa Savage and Davido.
Tiwa Savage’s performance was out of this world. She gave a performance that can easily be held on the same calibre as Beyoncé.
Her intro to the stage was well choreographed with the support of the ever talented CEO dancers and their crew. She sang most of her hit songs during her set, which also included a tribute to deceased popular Africans such as Goldie, Nelson Mandela, Dagrin amongst a host of inspirational Nigerian entertainers who have left us. To say that everything was on point, from Tiwa’s stage presence, performance and costume, is an understatement.
Davido and his gang performed his ever growing list of hit songs that had the crowd chanting “DA-VI-DO, DA-VI-DO”.
Having already received a warm reception from the London crowd during his concert last year, it was no surprise that Davido would come and give the people what they want for a second time. Now with a longer list of hits, his high energy and live band proved once again why he has been sweeping every award cermony he has been nominated in this season, further solidifying the fact that Davido isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Tiwa and Davido gave strong examples of the kind of first class preparation from Africa artists and attention to small details that the fans want.
Kudos to organisers of Africa unplugged, despite some few lapses, they should be given a standing ovation for putting this together. You can see that there was lots of effort that went into the stage performance.
The time of African artists coming on stage and putting little to no effort whatsoever is dead and gone. Davido and Tiwa have set the bench mark for others to follow
Following his successful Hammersmith Apollo gig in 2012, Wizkid took to the stage again to wow his London fans. This time in North Greenwich’s Indigo2.
Smade once again pulled off a one of a kind sold out show. Host, Eddie Kadi kept the crowd laughing as Wizkid fans began to fill the Indigo2 space. Opening act, Sona warmed up the crowd and got them dancing with his breakout hits ‘Ijo Sona’, ‘Omode Yi’ and ‘No Wahala’.
Once the crowd was buzzing it was time for none other than the man the people had all been waiting for to grace the stage. Backed up by The Composers and the D3 Dancers, Wizkid hit the stage with a bang. If there was any question as to what the young superstar was going to perform being that a majority of his hits have come from collaborations over the past year or so, tonight proved that despite this fact the star is a force to be reckoned with.
Wizkid performed a string of his hits from ‘Don’t Dull’, the crowd pleasing ‘No Lele’ and the now classic ‘Tease Me/Bad Guy’, to his latest hits ‘On Top You Matter’ and ‘Jaiye Jaiye’. Wizkid even performed songs from his latest album ‘Ayo’, such as ‘Ojuelegba’ as the crowd sang along to every word.
The show wouldn’t have been complete without his collabos which included ‘Back To The Matter’, ‘Caro’ and ‘Emi Ni Baller’ to which Chidinma, Maleek Berry and L.A.X respectively joined Wizkid on stage to screams and cheers from the crowd.
Also in attendance tonight were some of the UK’s very own shining stars such as Tinie Tempah, Tinchy Stryder, DJ Abrantee and Krept and Konan who joined Wizkid on stage to close out the show with his mega hit single ‘Show You The Money’ as Wizkid so generously sprayed the crowd with $100 bills.
All in all, it was a night not to have been missed. Wizkid showed London that he has come a mighty long way from his ‘Holla at your Boy’ days. Despite the fact that he missed out some hits during the show, with three costume changes and a catalogue of music that had the crowd dancing from beginning to end, it was easy to forget the songs that weren’t performed.
One final word of advise, if you ever hear Wizkid is coming to a city near you, don’t miss it!
The five regions of Africa gave an impressive account of their respective music industry as the 2014 Nominees’ List of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was unveiled today, September 23, 2014 during a world press conference held at Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria.
Present for the AFRIMA Panel of Jurors at the unveiling event was jury member Mr. Oscar Kidjo, a seasoned music producer, representing West Africa (Benin Republic). Also representing the International Committee of AFRIMA were: Executive Producer/President, Mike Dada; Director Brand Communication & Sponsorship, Matlou Tsotetsi; Chairman, International Media Committee, Steve Ayorinde and Co-Producer/Country Director, Nigeria, Kingsley James. Other attendees included African music industry personalities, heads of partner corporate organisations and music industry stakeholders.
Although popular names in the continental music industry showed up on the highly-anticipated Nominees’ List of the awards project that is rewarding excellence by budding and established music professionals as well as journalists, the nominations of a generous number of emerging African artistes in many award categories threw more excitement into the unveiling event witnessed by local and international press as well as critical stakeholders in the music industry.
Among the well-known African music names on the nominees list are: Mafikizolo (South Africa) 6 nominations, Davido (Nigeria) 6 nominations, Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) 2 nominations, Amr Diab (Egypt) 2 nominations, Zahara (South Africa) 3 nominations, Angelique Kidjo (Benin Republic) 2 nominations, Fally Ipupa (DRC) 1 nomination, Sakordie (Ghana) 1 nomination, Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) 2 nominations, Uhuru (South Africa) 5 nominations and Mi Casa (South Africa) 4 nominations. Leading the budding music acts on AFRIMA Nominees’ List is: TemiDollFace (Nigeria) 4 nominations, others are Wiyaala (Ghana) 3 nominations; Patoranking (Nigeria) 2 nominations; Davina Green (Zimbabwe) 1 nomination and Noura Mint Seymale (Mauritania) 2 nominations, among others.
Heavyweight African music producer, Don Jazzy (Nigeria) made the Africa Producer of the Year category for the song ‘Eminado’ alongside top contenders: Robbie Malinga & Mojela Thebe (South Africa) for ‘Impilo’; Oskido and Shizzi (Nigeria) for ‘Tchelete’; Mikky Me (Nigeria) ‘Down’ and Del’B (Nigeria) for ‘Pull Over’.
Giving details into the criteria by which the nominees list emerged, Matlou Tsotetsi explained that the jury panel adhered strictly to the entry submission requirements while being guided by AFRIMA’s core values of FACE IT –Fairness, Authenticity, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency. “The adjudication panel of jurors consisting of experienced names in the continental and global music industry were in Lagos in July to evaluate the submitted works. The entries, which made the laid down criteria and qualified on merit, were shortlisted, based on their scores and this was sent to our regional officials in Kenya who then tabulated these scores. The result is what we are presenting today”, Ms. Tsotetsi stated.
While 31 of the 33 award categories will be open for voting by the public and AFRIMA Academy of Voters, Mike Dada revealed that recipients of the AFRIMA Legend Award and the Africa Entertainment/Music Journalist Award will be decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA and announced at the main awards ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2014.
Mike Dada said further that the AFRIMA voting online platform will open on Tuesday, September 30 for the five-week voting process, while encouraging the public, fans and followers of African music to visit the AFRIMA website, www.afrima.org , to view the nominees in the 30 categories of the award and vote for their favourite artiste (s).
For the 2014 edition, the award project opened entries on May 15 and closed the submission of entries on July 21 in the process receiving a staggering total of 2,025 works for assessment submitted by African music industry artistes, professionals and journalists.
The AFRIMA Jury, made up of seasoned African industry practitioners, were in Lagos, Nigeria, between July 31 to August 6 for the week-long adjudication of entries from artistes, songwriters, video directors, producers as well as journalists. In addition to Oscar Kidjo, the other jury members include: Kawesa Richard (Uganda) Eastern Africa; Tabu Osusa (Kenya) Eastern Africa; Laolu Akintobi (Nigeria) Western Africa; Robert Esong Ekukole (Cameroon), Central Africa; Kiki Toure (Equatorial Guinea) Central Africa; Delani Makhalima (Zimababwe) Southern Africa; Chris Syren (South Africa) Southern Africa; Angela Martins African Union Commission; Rab Bakari (USA) Diaspora and Rita Ray (UK), Diaspora. The result of the Jury’s work and the thorough collation by AFRIMA’s Kenya-based internal auditors has produced the AFRIMA 2014 Nominees’ List.
Nominees are vying for the coveted AFRIMA trophy in 33 categories divided into the regional and continental categories and including the AFRIMA Legend Award –a honour for a great African who has contributed immensely to the advancement of African music, the creative sector in general and impacted on the positive image of the continent and its global reckoning.
The continental award categories are: Best Male Artiste – Inspirational Music, Best Female Artiste – Inspirational Music, Best Inspirational Music Group, Best Traditional African Artiste, Best African Contemporary Artiste, Most Promising African Artiste, Revelation of the Year, Producer of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the year, Songwriter of the Year, Album of the Year, R ‘n’ B Song of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, Rap Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Best African Ragga/Reggae/Dancehall Song, Best African Group, Music/Entertainment Journalist of the Year and AFRIMA Legend Award.
Regional categories are: Best Male Artiste East Africa, Best Female Artiste East Africa, Best Male Artiste Central Africa, Best Male Artiste Central Africa, Best Female Artiste Central Africa, Best Male Artiste Southern Africa, Best Female Artiste Southern Africa, Best Male Artiste North Africa, Best Female Artiste North Africa, Best Male Artiste West Africa, Best Female Artiste West Africa,
In partnership with the African Union Commission, All Africa Music Awards promises to be a premium star-studded event on November 9, preceded by the AFRIMA Music Village between November 4 and 7, a four-day festival style open concert of non-stop music, fanfare and exhibition from countries in Africa and performances by African artistes. There will also be an African Music Summit, November 6 to 7, themed “Reviving the Business of Music in Africa”. The two-day conference will be a platform for the music industry stakeholders to engage and deliberate on how the industry can be nurtured and be a major contributor to national and continental economies.
HERE IS THE LIST OF NOMINEES
OFFICIAL NOMINATION LIST
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN CENTRAL AFRICA
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Betty Akna
Equatorial Guinea
Lembo La Mboka Ame
Reniss
Cameroon
C’est La Vie
Marole Tchamba
Cameroon
Sacre Cameroun
Mani Bella
Cameroon
Pala Pala Woman
Laurette La Perle
Democratic Republic of Congo
Terminus
Gasandji
Democratic Republic of Congo
Libela
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN CENTRAL AFRICA
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Fally Ipupa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Original
Stanley Enow
Cameroon
Hein Pere
Krash Le Grav K
Gabon
Desole
Ben Armstrong
Cameroon
Young Prince
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN EASTERN AFRICA.
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Jackie Chandiru
Uganda
Champion
Kaz
Kenya
Niokoe
Muthoni the Drummer Queen
Kenya
Nai Ni Ya Who
Size 8
Kenya
Moto
Vanessa Mdee
Tanzania
Come Over
Wahu
Kenya
For You
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN EASTERN AFRICA.
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Dan Aceda
Kenya
An E Yo
Diamond Platnumz
Tanzania
Number One
Dr. Jose Chameleone
Uganda
Tubonge
Kidum
Burundi
Hali Na Mali
Maurice Kirya
Uganda
The Blue Dress
Peter Msechu, featuring Amini
Tanzania
Nyota
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN NORTH AFRICA.
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Aziza Brahim
Western Sahara
Julud
Cheba Kheira
Algeria
Chelfaouia
Noura Mint Seymale
Mauritania
Tzenni
Samira Said
Morocco
Mazal
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN NORTH AFRICA
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Ahmed Soultan
Morocco
It’s Alright
Amr Diab
Egypt
El Leila
Cheb Bilal
Algeria
Ma Nansakch
Hakim
Egypt
Efred
MC Majhoul
Algeria
Ktabi
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Cindy Munyavi
Zimbabwe
Parere Moyo
Dama Do Bling
Mozambique
Me Luv It
Lira
South Africa
Something Inside So Strong
Lizah James, featuring Uhuru
Mozambique
Quem Ti Mandou
Mampi
Zambia
Love Recipe
Zahara
South Africa
Impilo
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA.
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Eddy Tussa
Angola
Margaride
Heavy K, featuring Professor
South Africa
Beautiful War
Jah Prayzah
Zimbabwe
Tsviriyo
Kueno Aionda
Angola
Isabel
Lawi
Malawi
Whistle Song
The Dogg, featuring Chesta
Namibia
Nuka
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN WEST AFRICA.
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Angelique Kidjo
Benin
Shango Wa
Chidinma, featuring Flavour
Nigeria
Oh Baby
Wiyaala
Ghana
Rock My Body
Niyola
Nigeria
Toh Bad
Omawumi
Nigeria
Megbele
Tiwa Savage, featuring Don Jazzy
Nigeria
Eminado
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTIST IN WEST AFRICA
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Sarkodie, featuring Castro
Ghana
Adonai
DJ Arafat
Cote D’Ivoire
Gbinchin pintin
Darey
Nigeria
Special Fever
Davido
Nigeria
Skelewu
Flavour
Nigeria
Ada Ada
2Face
Nigeria
Dance in the Rain
CATEGORIES: ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Album
Country
Artiste
Merchants, Dealers & Slaves
Nigeria
Brymo
Phendula
South Africa
Zahara
Reunited
South Africa
Mafikizolo
Stand Like Giants
South Africa
The Parlotones
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (BGEL)
Nigeria
Olamide
CATEGORIES: SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
SONGWRITER(S)
COUNTRY
TRACK
Bulelwa Mkutukana
South Africa
Impilo
David Adeleke, Nhlanhla Nciza & Theo Kgosinkwe
Nigeria & South Africa
Tchelete
Kingsley Okonkwo & Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Nigeria
Pull Over
Olawale Ashimi
Nigeria
Down
Paul Okoye & Peter Okoye
Nigeria
Personally
The Parlotones, Khuli Chana, Jon Savage & J. Nobrega
South Africa
Sleepwalker
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN GROUP/ DUO/BAND
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba
Senegal
Mbolo
Mafikizolo, featuring May D
South Africa
Happiness
Mi Casa
South Africa
Jika
P-Square
Nigeria
Personally
Sauti Sol
Kenya
Nishike
Uhuru, featuring DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor & Uri-Da-Cunh
South Africa
Y-tjukutja
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Davido, and Mafikizolo
Nigeria & South Africa
Tchelete
Diamond Platnumz, featuring Davido
Tanzania & Nigeria
Number One
DJ Clock, featuring Beatenberg
South Africa
Pluto
Uhuru, featuring DJ Bucks, Oskido,Professor & Uri-Da-Cunh
South Africa
Y-tjukutja
D’Banj and Friends
19 countries in Africa
Cocoa Na Chocolate
Mavins /Don Jazzy
Nigeria
Dorobucci
CATEGORY: MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Coda
South Africa
Fat Boy
Davina Green
Zimbabwe
Everytime
Isabel Novella
Mozambique
Moya
Kakana
Mozambique
Xiluva
TemiDollFace
Nigeria
Pata Pata
Wiyaala, featuring Jupitar
Ghana
Rock My Body
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Angelique Kidjo
Benin
Shango Wa
Olamide
Nigeria
Eleda Mi
Erna Chimu
Namibia
Chant
Gasandji
Democratic Republic of Congo
Libela
Kakana
Mozambique
Xiluva
Tsedenia
Ethiopia
Yefikir Girma
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN ELECTRO
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
ACoda
South Africa
Fat Boy
Goldfish
South Africa
Three Second Memory
Mi Casa
South Africa
Jika
Taps
Zimbabwe
When You Said Goodbye
The Dogg, featuring Chest
Namibia
Nuka
Uhuru, featuring DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor & Uri-Da-Cunh
South Africa
Y-tjukutja
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN HIP-HOP (SONG)
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
E.L.
Ghana
Ayayaa
Ice Prince
Nigeria
Jambo
Davido
Nigeria
Aiye
Khuli Chana, featuring KayGizm & Fifi Cooper
South Africa
Mnatebawen
Manifest
Ghana
Someway Bi
Muthoni the Drummer Queen
Kenya
Nai Ni Ya Who
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN POP (A SONG)
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Carlprit, featuring Jaicko
Zimbabwe
Remember to Forget
DJ Clock, featuring Beatenberg
South Africa
Pluto
Elani
Kenya
Kookoo
Mafikizolo, featuring May D
South Africa
Happiness
P-Square
Nigeria
Personally
TemiDollFace
Nigeria
Pata Pata
AFRIMA 2014: NOMINEES LIST
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN REGGAE, RAGGA & DANCEHALL
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Buffalo Souljah
Zimbabwe
Basawine
Burna Boy
Nigeria
Yawa Dey
Dama Do Bling
Mozambique
Me Luv It
Patoranking
Nigeria
Girlie O
Radio & Weasel
Uganda
Breath Away
Wiyaala, featuring Jupitar
Ghana
Rock My Body
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN RNB & SOUL
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Davina Green
Zimbabwe
Everytime
Isabel Novella
Mozambique
Moya
Maurice Kirya
Uganda
The Blue Dress
2Face
Nigeria
Dance in the Rain
Vanessa Mdee
Tanzania
Come Over
Wahu
Kenya
For You
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Adjiboye
Benin
Inna
Cheb Bilal
Algeria
Ma Nansakch
Yinka Ayanda
Nigeria
Ise Mi
Hakim
Egypt
Efred
Noura Mint Seymale
Mauritania
Tzenni
The Nile Project
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda
Bi Wele Wele
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN ROCK
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Dear Zim
Zimbabwe
Indiana
Shadow Club
South Africa
Melanielectriclove
Shaun Jacobs
South Africa
End of the Road
The Parlotones, featuring Khuli Chana
South Africa
Sleepwalker
Van Coke Kartel
South Africa
Moregloed
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
ARTISTE
COUNTRY
TRACK
Gore Rapera, featuring Jah Prayzah
Zimbabwe
Fungisai
Maréma
Senegal
Femme d’affaires
Monique
Nigeria
Power Flow
Nikki Laoye
Nigeria
Only You
Sessime
Benin
My Praise
Size 8
Kenya
Moto
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
If you weren’t(specifically London folks)at Union Chapel on Thursday 2nd October 2014 then you seriously missed out on one of the best shows of the year.
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian musician, Asa, sang her heart out in Union Chapel for an extremely rare London concert last night. For a show that was long overdue it was far from disappointing. Hitting the stage at 8:45pm on the dot wearing a beautiful dazzling playsuit, her signature dreads cut in a flattering bob style and funky fresh glasses, Asa looked stunning.
Starting with her now classic hit single “Fire on the Mountain”, Asa took the crowd on an emotional roller coaster that had everyone clapping, singing and dancing from beginning to end. She performed her hits from “Bibanke”, to “So Beautiful”, “Be My Man” and “Bamidele”.
With her amazing band to back her up, Asa gave the crowd what they had been longing for, nothing but real music. The show was no where near over when Asa was hailed with a standing ovation and high pitches cheers from the crowd.
This show was not lacking anything in any form or fashion. At an early point during the show Asa took off her shoes so that she could be free to express her music to her adoring fans. Asa even proved herself to be an instrumentalist of sorts as she pulled out a trumpet during the show to play. The show was nothing short of epic.
If you’re a real music fan and you missed this show, you missed a show of a lifetime. Only God knows when Asa will be back to grace a London stage. Check out all the pictures below.
Sean Tizzle hosted an invitation only album listening party for His London fans on Tuesday 7th October 2014 in the heart of London.
The album, which was released in Nigeria in May, was played in full. The “Sho Le” singer sat and explained track by track the significance of the songs and how they came together.
Wise Tola and Toya Washington(Former Big Brother UK Contestant) were the hosts for the evening, while UK Afrobeats stars Vicky Solar and Moelogo were in attendance. Alongside Ben TV’s Magazine show host Femi and a host of other celebs, fans and we’ll wishers.
The album listening party was in anticipation for his second live concert in the UK since his emergence into the world of Afropop, you can view pictures from his previous concert at the IndigoO2 here. This event was put together by Adesope (Factory78 and vox africa). Check out some of the pictures below.
The pouring rain on the night of the 30th of September 2014 did little to stop the crowd that thronged the Landmark events centre, Victoria Island to witness electrifying performances by Nigeria’s biggest stars on the same stage.
The Tripple Nine concert, one of the biggest concerts of 2014 was held to commemorate the 5th anniversary of top Lagos radio station the Beat 99.9 fm, was headlined by South Africa’s darling group Mi Casa, who put up a scintillating performance.
The groups’ lead singer J’something left the audience impressed with his vocal dexterity while his band mates showed off their skills on the musical instruments afterwards, leaving the crowd yearning for more.
Also sharing the Live stage on the night was Kennis Music act Joe El who rendered his popular single “you’re in love” much to the delight of the ladies. Multi talented act Sound Sultan brought his smile, his A-game as well as his Naija Ninja crew to the fore – captivating the audience with ease.
Yemi Alade was definitely a force to reckon with as many swore they never knew she was that much a performer. The “Johnny” singer hit the high notes excellently while defending her self-styled King of Queens moniker with impressive dance moves – all on high heels!
Fans of Omawunmi were not disappointed either as the songstress, dressed in a cute Cinderella-like mini gown, delivered as promised.
Sonorous diva Waje hypnotized the crowd with a soulful rendition of her single “no be you” off her self-titled album, while also debuting the video to the song.
Controversy aside, Tiwa Savage who had recently been dogged with rumours of a rift with her hubby and manager, gave a stunning performance alongside her sexy looking dancers, while reeling out a medley of her hits. She was afterwards joined on stage by some of her Mavin label mates to perform the monster hit “Dorobuchi”.
The guys were not left out as fans enjoyed memorable performances by Dammy Krane, Ill bliss, Timi Dakolo, Burna Boy and 2face Idibia, while an obviously moved M.I who stood in disbelief at the passion and frenzy being experienced from the crowd as he performed his past hits, dramatically knelt on stage to plead with fans for being away for too long.
Fans will also remember the flawless dance moves of P-square and their dance group as they performed hot tracks off their latest album for the first time in Nigeria. Their performance was almost “flawed” by a freak accident after one of the twins lost footing and fell off the stage. He was however back on his feet in a minute and the band completed the set like professionals.
Music lovers were also entertained by music mixes from the turntables of Dj Spin all, Dj Lambo, Cool Dj Jimmy Jatt, Dj Neptune and Dj Caise.
On air personalities of the Beat 99.9 also came out on stage to thank fans and listeners for tuning in and being there all along.
This October All Star Music Group and Mr White Entertainment bring you the phenomenal afro-beat concert of the year, the Mavin Concert UK Tour!
A highly anticipated event down to it’s star studded line-up of Mavin Records artists, all currently featuring on the ground breaking release “Dorobucci”, which since it’s release in May this year has reached critical acclaim with downloads hitting records of over 12 million!
Never seen before in the UK, the Mavin Concert UK Tour will feature the full Mavin Records allstar line-up including DON JAZZY, D’PRINCE, DRSID, DI’JA, TIWA SAVAGE, KOREDE BELLO & REKADO BANKS.
Taking place at The Ritz, Manchester on 21st October 2014 and at IndigO2, London on 23rd October 2014 this tour will feature a Live performance of ‘Dorobucci’ as well as performances from each artist of their own popular releases including Dr Sid “Surulere” feat. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage “Eminado feat Don Jazzy and the new single “OYO” by D’Prince produced by Don Jazzy.
MAVIN is an international management and the driving force behind the majority of hit singles and albums that are currently trending across Africa. Last year alone they entertained 250 million fans with 180 thousand events in 44 countries worldwide.
Wande Coal reveals that his new single will be performed at ALLSTAR MUSIC CONCERT CONFERENCE in London.
The “Baby Hello” crooner mentioned a new album will be coming out next year and held a one minute silence in remembrance of the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped 6 months ago. Coal did a prayer for the girls and their families.
Make sure you catch Wande Coal performing for the first time with a live band at the ALLSTAR MUSIC CONCERT which would take place today. Here are some of Wande’s pictures with Molelogo during the promo for the event.
The’MAVINS’ are currently in London preparing for their first UK Tour together as a group. Since the arrival of the stars – Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks and Di’Ja, London has been on the edge to experience one of the biggest afro music concerts that would happen this year.
Just before the concert on the 21st of October, one of Africa’s biggest groups had a press conference at the Sunburn Yatch in London. First show would take place at The Ritz, Manchester on 21st October 2014 before closing at IndigO2, London on the 23rd October 2014. The concert promises a live performance of the group’s world hit single ‘Dorobucci’ as well as performances from each artist including Dr Sid’s “Surulere” feat. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage’s “Eminado feat Don Jazzy and the new single “OYO” by D’Prince produced by Don Jazzy and of course ‘Adaobi’.
On the 22nd of October, UK’s most prestigious awards for Music of Black Origin (MOBOs) took place at London’s Wembley Arena. Winning the most awards was (a total of four including Best Album, Best Song, Best Male Act) Sam Smith, who has had a tremendous year so far with his hit single ‘Stay With Me’ from his debut album In The Lonley Hour. Coming home to Africa, the nominees were Afrikan Boy, Davido, DJ Clock, Dr Sid, Fuse ODG, Mafikozolo, Mista Silva, Tiwa Savage, Wiz Kid, Yemi Alade (great acknowledgement for the Johnny crooner) with Fuse ODG winning again this year. Here are some of the pictures from the red carpet – Eve, Emma Nyra and Ubi Franklin, David Hayes, Tinnie Tempah, Jessie J and many more.
Outstanding style on the red carpet goes to British singer, Jessie J in her sparkly jumpsuit a nod to disco divas in the 80s, who also picked up an award for the best female act and opened the evening with a sexy performance of her new single ‘Bang Bang’. Emma Nyra’s took a page out of the goth book for her make up with a new hair do – short bob in black wearing underwear lace corset as an outerwear – its a mixed reaction for her look. Anyway, enjoy the red carpet looks and tell us what you think.
The concert of the year took place on Thursday 23rd October 2014 at London’s Indigo2 in North Greenwich. The Mavin All Stars (D’prince couldn’t make it) took to the stage for their highly anticipated show.
Despite a few minor glitches and mixed emotions from the crowd throughout the show, the all star crew still managed to pull together an electrifying show. Everything from the stage set up to the lighting and the non – stop flow of hits all worked together to keep the crowd’s eyes glued to the stage.
The show was hosted by ‘Don’t Jealous Me’ who did a good job of trying to keep a half dead crowd entertained. The show that was put together by Akinlolu Jekins, ASMG & Mr White Ent and project managed by Michael Tubes Creations took it’s time to fly off the ground. Once the opening acts (which included Tillaman) were done, Mavin Queen Tiwa Savage hit the stage first to get the show on the road. Tiwa sang and danced her heart out as the audience sang ans danced along with her. She then introduced DR. SID to the stage with a fabulous rendition of Dr. Dre’s ‘I Need A Doctor’ that had the crowd mesmerised.
Once Dr.Sid hit the stage, it was as if he was determined to leave the crowd wanting more. Every song he performed was a remix that felt specially put together for the London crowd to enjoy. He really surprised the crowd with his amazing energy and infectious music that had everyone from the floor to the balcony rocking their body.
Dr.Sid ended his set by picking up a guitar as if to serenade the crowd, only to strike all the strings at once. With this he introduced the one and only African Prince, Korede Bello.
When Korede hit the stage he straight away took the guitar and gave a short and sweet rendition of Sam Smith’s hit song ‘Stay With Me’ that was so good that even Sam Smith himself would have heard it and asked for Korede to jump on the remix. Korede didn’t stop there. He went on to perform his beautiful hit song ‘Cold Outside’ as he danced and enjoyed the love from the crowd.
Reekado Banks hit the stage next and got the crowd turned up as he performed his club bangers ‘Turn It Up’ with Tiwa as well as, ‘Chop Am’.
The Mavin princess D’ija also graced the stage as she performed her infectiously funky single ‘Yaro’ that had the non-Hausa speaking crowd members wishing they could understand the language and sing the song with as much passion as she did.
Don Jazzy also managed to make a few performances throughout the show to support his crew. However he was more of a proud father allowing his children to get their shine and give the people what they want. And what they wanted were the hits.
The show ended in the only way imaginable and that was with the crew coming together to perform their mega hit ‘Dorobucci’. At this point there wasn’t a still body in the house. Everyone was up on their feet dancing, singing and having the time of their lives.
If you were in London and thought the show was dry, could have been better or the best show this year, it is certainly a show you won’t forget. Check out all the performance pictures below. Feel the MAVIN experience. Lagos, you are next.
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