Nigerian Entertainment Tit-Bits

Uti Nwanchukwu

Uti Nwanchukwu

Miclara Entertainment Hunts For Talents

In a bid to contribute its own quota to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry, a new record label, Miclara Entertainment/Records has come on board with a programme: Celebrity Hunt.

Mrs. Clara Oke, the CEO of the outfit, said the hunt has been in progress since January, with the intention of discovering the best three artistes that will be officially signed on the record label. Celebrity Hunt is held every Sunday at Miclara Regency Hotel, LASU/Iba Road, from 2:00pm.

While the search is expected to end in December, Morris Jackson, a.k.a. MC Morris, the spokesperson of the label, said different young artistes from all parts of Lagos and beyond have participated in the programme so far.

–Bayo Adetu

 

NBN To Host Uti, Labi Layori

Uti Nwanchukwu
Uti Nwanchukwu

Uti Nwachukwu; former Big Brother Africa All Stars winner and Labi Layori; TV Continental presenter, will be hosted at the third edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Nite, NBN, coming up on 3 August at Club Vegas, Lagos.

The NBN, which was initially held every last Thursday of the month, has been rescheduled for every last Saturday of the month. During the event, two winners of the yearly Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards, NBMA, will celebrated.

Labi emerged Most Popular TV Personality during the second edition of NBMA that was held in 2011, while Uti, the co-host of popular TV programme Jara, was crowned ‘The sexiest On-Air Personality’ in Nigeria during the 2012 edition.

Uti, prior to his emergence as the winner of the fifth edition of Africa’s biggest TV reality show, Big Brother Africa All Stars, has steadily risen as one of the faces that had come to stay in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

With age and looks on his side, Uti has not only become a top model, he has also proven to be multitalented. Apart from making a debut into the music scene with two songs, Uti is a gifted actor and has featured in some box office hits like In The Cupboard, Broken Silence and True Citizen.

Aside Uti and Labi, DJ cum singer, DJ Stramborella is the event’s Special Guest.

The Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite is powered by The Reality Entertainment in association with Club Vegas, Crown Natures Nigeria Limited, CNNL and Goldmyne Entertainment.

The event’s Red Carpet is slated for 9pm with special performances from rising and shining music stars. It will be anchored by ace comedian, De-Don.

–Bayo Adetu

 

Glo Slide & Bounce Ignites Port Harcourt

The Glo Slide & Bounce Concert ignited the Aztech Arcum Events Centre, Port Harcourt last weekend with performances from music stars like P-Square, Lagbaja, Boy Burma Boy, M.I, Waje and Omawunmi.

It was a 10-hour night of fun and entertainment as the music acts thrilled fun seekers in turns. One noticeable factor that distinguished the Port Harcourt edition of the Glo Slide & Bounce Concert from other shows that had held in the city was the flawless fusion of music, dance and comedy with a very participatory audience.

P-Square performing during the concert
P-Square performing during the concert

Flavour, the Enugu State-born singer who made his debut appearance in Port Harcourt at the show, was at his best. He engaged the audience all through with his superlative performance.

The over 2,500 members of the audience were held spell-bound by the legendary saxophonist, Lagbaja, who thrilled with different African folklore songs. The duo of Peter and Paul of P-Square fame added the icing to the cake with their repertoire of monster hits.

The fifth in the series of nine shows organised by Globacom to celebrate and introduce the new Glo Ambassadors to the people, the Glo Slide & Bounce Concert in the past five weeks has carved a niche for itself as a thriller that is a must.

In the next three weeks, the concert train will move to Calabar, Uyo, Lagos and Abuja.

—Edwin Usoboh

 

Vito Unveils The Town

•Vito
•Vito

Nigerian pop artiste, Vito, has unveiled his new single, The Town.

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The song is a follow up to Vito’s debut effort, Sofa -featuring W4.

The Town is the second single from Vito’s yet to be titled debut album that will be released under the auspices of Brodock Music Group next year.

Brodock Music Group (BMG) recently gave Vito a management deal with Lagos based management firm, The Bail Music Company.

The artiste development and management firm will work to develop Vito’s brand and media profile.

“Brodock Music and a management company like The Bail Music Company open many doors for me. Most of all, they believe in me 100 per cent and nothing is ever stagnant. I have already started working on some new materials, and there are solid plans in place,” Vito said.

—Daniels Ekugo

 

WAP Launches Music Label 

Wale Adenuga Production, WAP, has unveiled its record label, WAP Music.

Wale Adenuga Jnr., Managing Director of WAP Ltd., said “after making impact in other fields, we are convinced that this is indeed the time to make our mark on the Nigerian music industry. We are starting with the WAP Music Artiste Search which is a hunt for gifted male and female artistes of all ages that need a chance to showcase their talent in any genre of music. Winners will be signed to WAP Music with a juicy contract.”

Adenuga Jnr. added that the search comes up on 10 August at D’Pencils, Ajao Estate, Lagos.

WAP has contributed to the Nigerian entertainment industry through progammes like: Superstory, This Life, Papa Ajasco and Nnenna & Friends TV Show.

–Kayode Aponmade

 

Surulere Praise & Laugh Concert Holds

Debimpe Divine Melody, a gospel music and event management group will hold the inaugural edition of its annual Surulere Praise and Laugh Concert on 18 October at the Sports Hall, National Stadium, Lagos.

The concert, an interactive and innovative evangelical musical initiative, is aimed at reaching out to the world and bringing individuals and groups from different background to honour God.

The event will also inculcate the spirit of praise/worship to the Lord Almighty through active participation of various ministers via music and comedy.

It is open to all segments of the society regardless of age, tribe and social background. This year’s inaugural theme is: God’s Own Praise, Season One.

–Kayode Aponmade

 

Ere Asalatu
Ere Asalatu

Ere Asalatu Drops LP

Alhaji Kabiru Bukola Alayande popularly called Ere Asalatu recently released a new album, Ibukun Olorun.

The album, a three-track effort, was released alongside the musical video of Anfaani, his fourth album.

According to the executive producer of the album, Alhaji Abiodun Oropo, Ibukun Olorun is Ere Asalatu’s 7th album.

He said the album was basically released to commemorate this year’s Ramadan fasting and Eid-el-Fitri celebration as it contains relevant Ramadan period supplications, sermons and danceable rhythms.

–Kayode Aponmade

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