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Chimamanda Adichie, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Yaya Toure others nominated for 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards

I know most would be wondering what Chimamanda and Yaya Toure have with this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards. Well, they got nominated in the non-music categories; it’s going to be a tough one cos we also have the likes of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Lupita Nyong’o in the same category. Nigeria has over 15 nominations in this year’s awards.
NOMINATIONS


(1) Best Male

Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Donald (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
(2) Best Female

 

Arielle T (Gabon)
Chidinma (Nigeria)
DJ C’ndo (South Africa)
Efya (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

(3) Best Group

Big Nuz (South Africa)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)
 

 

(4) Best New Act


Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Heavy K (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Uhuru (South Africa)
 

 

(5) Best Live Act


2face (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Dr Malinga (South Africa)
Zakes Bantwini (South Africa)

(6) Best Collaboration
 
Amani ft Radio and Weasel – ‘Kiboko Changu’ (Kenya/Uganda)
Diamond feat Davido – ‘Number One’ (Remix) (Tanzania/Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat May D – ‘Happiness’ (South Africa/Nigeria)
R2bees feat Wizkid – ‘Slow Down’ (Ghana/Nigeria)
Uhuru feat DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor, Yuri Da Cunha – ‘Y-tjukutja’ (South Africa/Angola)

(7) Artiste of the Year
 
Davido (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Uhuru (South Africa)
 

 

 

(8) Song of the Year

 

Davido- ‘Skelewu’ (Nigeria)
DJ Clock feat Beatenberg – ‘Pluto’ (Remember Me) (South Africa)
DJ Ganyani feat FB – ‘Xigubu’ (South Africa)
DJ Kent feat The Arrows –’Spin My World Around’ (South Africa)
Dr Sid feat Don Jazzy – ‘Surulere’ (Nigeria)
KCee – ‘Limpopo’ (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat Uhuru ‘Khona’ (South Africa)
Mi Casa- ‘Jika’ (South Africa)
P Square – ‘Personally’ (Nigeria)
Yuri Da Cunha -‘Atchu Tchu Tcha’ (Angola)
 

 

 


(9) Best Hip Hop
 
AKA (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Khuli Chana (South Africa)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
(10) Best Pop

 

Danny K (South Africa)
Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Goldfish (South Africa)
LCNVL (South Africa)
Mathew Mole (South Africa)

(11) Best Alternative
 
Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)
Michael Loman (South Africa)
Nakhane Toure (South Africa)
Parlotones (South Africa)
Shortstraw (South Africa)

(12) Best Francophone
 
Arielle T (Gabon)
Espoir 2000 (Ivory Coast)
Ferre Gola (DRC)
Toofan (Togo)
Youssoupha (Congo)
(13) Best Lusophone

 

Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
JD (Angola)
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)

NON MUSIC CATEGORIES
 
 
 
(14) Personality of the Year

 

Chimamanda Adiche (Nigeria)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa)
Lupita Nyong’o (Kenya)
Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire)
Transform Today by Absolut
Anisa Mpungwe (Tanzania)
Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
I See a Different You (South Africa)
Leti Arts (Ghana)
Rasty (South Africa)
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Music, Opinion

Opinion: Timaya is right, education is not meant for everyone | By: Kehinde Ajose

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” -Albert Einstein

At the recently held third leg of Star Music Trek, held in Uyo the dancehall sensation Timaya made a statement that got me thinking. This statement has somehow gotten a life of its own as it has practically gone viral and various young Nigerians have been reacting to it calling him a dullard. Timaya puts it this way: “Education is not for me, it is important, yes, but not for me. I scored 17 in JAMB, that’s when I gave up. I don’t have the brain for education but for those of you who do, please do it, its good.” he said.

Despite not being a university graduate, he has been able to discover what he is wired to do and inspiring other young Nigerians to do so. One of the greatest discoveries you can ever decipher in life is to know what God has created you for and walk the path. According to Ken Robinson: ‘Many highly talented, brilliant, creative people think they’re not — because the thing they were good at school wasn’t valued, was actually stigmatized.’ Many parents have ‘Talked’ their children out of pursuing their true talents because they believe it’s not a normal thing to do (they prefer them running the rat race) .

Once upon a time, there lived a very poor couple who had a son. When the boy was born, a relative sent some expensive and elegant clothing as a present. The mother made a beautiful robe from the cloth and said, “When my son is a man, I will send him into the world with this beautiful robe.” The boy grew up and one day a rich merchant invited all the townspeople to a feast. The son came in his usual tattered clothing and no one made room for him at the table. Brokenhearted at the rejection, he went home and told his mother what had happened. To console him, she gave him the beautiful robe stored away all these years that she had made from the elegant cloth. The son returned to the feast dressed in his new finery. The rich man saw him, rushed over and bowed, and asked him to sit beside him. The son took off his elegant rob, held it over the food, and said “Eat robe, eat all you want.”

“Why are you talking to your coat?” asked the rich man. “Because when I was here before in poor clothing,” the boy replied, “no one paid attention to me. But now I come in a fancy robe and you treat me royally. It is clearly not me you invited to eat beside you, but my robe.”

The lesson of this story is clear: If you love me for my robe, you rob me of my true self. Our education system is structured in such a way that it is alien to one’s true self .How can you discover your true self while our education system is plagued with several irregularities like prolonged strike actions, lecturers who are not born to lecture but only do it to put body and soul together, an education system that cannot create opportunities for the unemployed.

Joy Bewaji puts it this way in her Facebook post: “If there’s anything I have to share with students of higher learning in this sad country, it would be- Self Development. Run your own government. Build your own institution. Schools with no laboratories, no studios, no air, no dreams. They don’t care about you.”

Imagine if Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie didn’t pursue her true talent – Writing

Imagine if Donjazzy ignored his knack to produce good music, and instead decides to be a school teacher?

– Imagine if Tara Durotoye didn’t stay true to her ability to beautify people… what would have happened to the thousands of young women who have been inspired by her giant strides, and have dared to pursue their dreams as a result of the inspiration and mentorship they draw from her ?

The education that doesn’t make you lead a productive life and create wealth for not just you, but for others should be questioned. According to Kiyosaki (1993), “the current education system is fraught with many problems. First, educators undermine the development of creative and independent thinking in students with their emphasis on the right answer. Essentially, students are discouraged from exploring complex issues when their journey for knowledge is abruptly terminated with their discovery of the one right answer.”

Consequently, the students who thrive in the school system are typically skilled in rote memorization. However, they are ill-equipped to deal with the dynamic and complex realities of our society. Instead of preparing our young people to apply their thinking to changing situations, the education system has essentially produced graduates who are dependent on their superiors and limited by their lack of creativity.

Now let’s come back to Timaya… if his music aptitude has been nurtured right from his childhood, let’s say his parents enrolled him in a music school instead of making him ‘Battle’ with JAMB, he will probably be one of the greatest musicians of our time….(not just an artiste). The crux of the matter is that it’s imperative to find your true gifting , get an education that is in harmony with it, and make a difference in your world through it.

‘Be yourself – not your idea of what you think somebody else’s idea of yourself should be. — ‘Henry David Thoreau


Credit: ynaija.com

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Kehinde Ajose is the lead publicist at M.O.V.E MEDIA, a talent development strategist and a blogger.


Follow : @splendidkenny
Website: www.kehindeajose.com
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Entertainment, Music

Music: Tim Godfrey feat Eben&Ccioma- Na You Be God

There’s really no stopping for Tim Godfrey! Following a back to back release of two great singles, Amen and Lai Lai, the ace gospel artiste is back in the news for the umpteenth time and for another amazing single. This time around, the Amen crooner has teamed up with two other fabulous singers, Eben and Ccioma to give us an astounding sound off the double album; iWorship and The Audience Of One.
Powered by ROX! Na You Be GOD is a long awaited song from Tim Godfrey & Xtreme having been performed in different places. The female voice in the song, CCIOMA is a member of the Tim Godfrey-led Xtreme group. Watch out for the double album in May, 2014.
@timgodfrey79 @timxtremecrew
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Entertainment, Features, Music

Love Naija Music? Win N10k cash in the Flip-a-celeb Promo 2


Are are you an ardent lover of naija music? Find yourself glued to the radio always? NIGERIAN RADIO STATIONS is a must have
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N10k is also up for grabs this week. It’s the
second edition of their FLIP-a-CELEB promo. Promo started yesterday 6th
April and runs until the 11th of April 2014.
To participate, visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nigerianradiostations
Instagram: @Nigerian_Radio_Stations
Twitter: @Nigerian_Radio
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Entertainment, Music

9 Reasons to be in Calabar for Easter.

Here’s a release from the Calabar Jazz Festival Team. They said other than the fact that Calabar ROCKS! Here are 9 compelling reasons you should book your flights now and be in Calabar for Easter-
(1.) Calabar International Jazz Festival returns
Calabar Jazz Festival made its debut last year and was an instant hit with lovers of great live music. The 2014 edition presents yet another unforgettable experience between April 18th – 21st, with an amazing lineup of artistes and engaging daytime fun for all the family.
(2.) Your favourite artistes on one incredible lineup
Over a period of 4 days, some of your all-time favourite jazz and neo-soul artists will be in Calabar performing live and joining you at after-parties that last way into the night. You are sure to get melodic goose bumps, as Asa returns after a triumphant performance at last year’s Festival. She is joined by Darey, Bez, Jimmy Dludlu and Salvador Sango’, Micasa Music, Keyshia Cole and more!
(3.) Sensational ‘Heaven Sent’ songstress, Keyshia Cole performs
Keyshia Cole will be in Nigeria for the first time and she will perform live on stage at Calabar International Jazz Festival. She will be performing hit tracks like ‘I Should Have Cheated’, ‘I Changed My Mind’, ‘Heaven Sent’, ‘Get It Right’, ‘Love’ and ‘I Remember’.
(4.)  Art Exhibition and Music Meets Photography in the mix
Artistic expression is an essential element of Calabar Jazz Festival and this time we are adding visual art to the mix, in the form of an exhibition for paintings and sculpture, and a photo competition with a difference. With Terra Kulture from Lagos curating the art exhibition in the foyer of concert venue, you can be assured of a stunning display.
(5.) Opportunity to explore the legend of the Calabar Kitchen
Why not spend an enjoyable afternoon attending a culinary session that shows you the secrets behind some of the most famous Calabar cuisine? You will get a taste of Edikang-Ikong, arguably Nigeria’s most sought-after dish, as well as Afia Efere soup, Editan soup, Ekpang Nkukwo and a host of exotic delicacies for you to sample.
(6.) Give yourself a break
It’s a holiday and you really need to make the best of it! Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and retreat to the peace and quiet of Calabar. Stay at a lakeside hotel, take a walk in one of our parks, cruise along the Calabar River or visit ancient Creek Town. Simply immerse yourself in a serene destination, with an ambience that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Nigeria.
(7.) Indulge your thirst for culture, history and sightseeing
Calabar boasts two of Nigeria’s best museums; one traces our colonial past, while the other takes you on an emotional journey through the painful history of the slave trade. Many of our historical landmarks are national treasures, as they are some of the few remnants of Nigeria’s fascinating history.
(8.) VIP After-Parties
The nightly VIP after-parties will allow you the rare pleasure of partying and mingling with our sensational lineup of artistes in a relaxed environment, where you can meet new friends and potential future business associates.
(9.) Improve your post-holiday quality of life
You may not believe it, but jazz music can actually increase your productivity and boost your immune system. A paper in the UK Journal of Advanced Nursing states that listening to jazz, classical or favourite melodies can relieve chronic pain and migraines, reduce blood pressure, improve memory, boost immunity, increase energy and induce relaxation. So, wouldn’t you rather spend your holiday changing your life?
So, what will you do? Stay at home and wish you were here, or book that flight and begin the best weekend you’ve had in years? If you make the right choice, we’ll be here to welcome you!
Happy Upcoming Holidays!
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Music, Sports

2014 World Cup: Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, Avicii and Alexandre Pires record official anthem.

FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment recently announced that the official anthem of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be recorded by award-winning superstars; Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana Avicii and Alexandre Pires. Titled, “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way)”, the song which will be released this month will be performed by the four artistes at the tournament’s closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July, 2014.
There are now four official songs for the tournament. The first was recorded by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte; there’s another Super-Song winning track to be recorded by Ricky Martin and the Official Mascot Song which was released in 2012 by Brazilian singer, Arlindo Cruz.
“It is an honour to take part in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and have “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way”) selected as the Anthem. Along with my brothers, Wyclef, Avicii and Alexandre Pires, we look forward to performing the song in Rio de Janeiro in July and sharing this message of light and hope on the FIFA World Cup stage.” Carlos Santana stated.
FIFA’s Marketing Director, Thierry Weil also noted that, “It is great to see another impressive group of artistes join the official music programme of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. FIFA and Sony have been working hard in developing an album that brings the sounds of Brazil to life through a variety of creative tracks. Santana, Wyclef, Avicii and Alexandre Pires are true musical icons and I am thrilled they will be part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.”
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D'banj, Femi Kuti, 17 others collaborate on 'ONE' track

19 of Africa’s hottest artistes are working on an exciting music project for one.org‘s the DO AGRIC campaign. The artistes are coming together to rebrand agriculture and tell African youths that their future is literally beneath their feet. They will be using their voices to inspire action and tell political leaders that the time has come to adopt better agricultural policies that will boost productivity, increase incomes, and help lift millions of Africans out of extreme poverty.
The song which has been titled ‘Cocoa ‘na Chocolate’ was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records and directed by Asuquo / Godfather Productions. ONE and some of the artistes will be in Lagos to launch the song across radio networks around the continent. The music video will be launched on 3 April 2014.
Participating artistes include;
((1) A.Y. (Tanzania)
(2) Bufallo Souljah (Zimbabwe)
(3) Dama Do Bling (Mozambique)
(4) D’Banj (Nigeria)
(5) Diamond (Tanzania)
(6) Dontom (Nigeria)
(7) Fally Ipupa (DRC)
(8) Femi Kuti (Nigeria)
(9) Judith Sephuma (South Africa)
(10) Juliani (Kenya)
(11) Kunle Ayo (Nigeria)
(12) Vusi Nova (South Africa)
(13) Liz Ogumbo (Kenya)
(14) Nancy G (Swaziland)
(15) Omawumi (Nigeria)
(16) Rachid Taha (Algeria)
(17) Tiken Jah Fakoly (Coted’Ivoire)
(18) Wax Dey (Cameroon)
(19) Victoria Kimani (Kenya)
The song will be available as a free download from ONE.org/doagric<http://www.one.org/doagric> from Monday 31 March 2014. Visitors simply need to sign the DO AGRIC petition first.
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Entertainment, Music

"This Is Music Tha Feeds You!"- Alicia Keys encourages fan to listen to Femi Kuti's music

Talk about the power of good music to transcend distance, race or culture! Good to know Grammy award-winning artist is a fan of Afrobeat and Jazz legend, Femi Kuti’s music. The 33 year-old American act posted a picture of the saxophonist’s ‘No Place for my dream’ album on her official twitter page and encouraged her fans to listen to it.
“This album is sooooo ILL!!! Rockin it now! Inspiration abounds, listen2 these lyrics! Undeniable! #musicthafeedsyou[sic]” she wrote
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Jaywon and Kennis Music call it quits

Why does this keep happening? The relationship between popular music act, Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James, aka Jaywon and his record label, Kennis Music has come to an abrupt end. While we are unable to ascertain the cause of the conflict (if there’s any) we gathered that Jaywon through his lawyer has requested for his contract to be terminated. Kennis Music has also issued an official statement on the matter.

“Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James aka Jaywon has written a letter via his lawyer requesting for his contract with Kennis Music to be terminated. JAYWON wrote,in the same letter, his readiness and willingness to pay off all costs therein accordingly.

Meanwhile, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria IBAN MEMBERS and all broadcasters on all platforms are hereby advised to Un-list the works (Either single performances or and collaborations) of Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James aka Jaywon from their respective rotational play lists until his (Jaywon) request to buy over his contract is fully completed to avoid litigation.

Thanks.

Signed Public Affairs Unit Kennis Communications. (cc. Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria BON)

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Music, Opinion

Review: All of Me – John legend | By: Greg Ighodaro

All Of Me by John Legend’s effortless sounding vocals. Simple, straight forward love ballad lyrics. Stripped down piano accompaniment through much of the record. “All Of Me” was co-written by John Legend and veteran pop songwriter Toby Gad. The words are relatively standard love song content.

They express potential behaviour issues in a relationship. “all of me loves all of you.” Two notable segments of the lyrics are likely to bring smiles and nods of recognition from many listeners as John Legend sings, “Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections,” and he then follows it later with, “You’re my downfall, you’re my muse, my worst distraction, my rhythm and blues.” WOW

He injects energy into it. He pushes into the upper vocal register in effortless fashion. Strings were injected into the mix and it makes “All Of Me” a simple, classic, romantic love ballad. The song can be easily enjoyed by anyone who is captivated by their partner in a love relationship, on in which, “all of me loves all of you.”

In addition, there is a Nigerian voice of the song but i expected a change of lyrics by “Kolasoul”……….

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