Known for trail-blazing comedy shows Ayo Makun popularly called Ay is set to make another landmark statement.
The comedian who has overtime recorded overwhelming successes of his AY LIVE comedy concerts is set to stage a power-packed series of comedy concerts.
Tagged AY LIVE LAGOS INVASION CONCERT, the event will hold on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Expo Hall of the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites.
Anchored by AY, the event will showcase rave of the moment artistes including Wiz Kid, Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, Brymo, Samklef, Naeto C, David O, Gordons, Chuddy K, KC of the defunct KC Presh fame, Jedi, Elenu, I Go Dye, Emeka Smith, MC Shakara, Okey Bakassi and Helen Paul.
According to the award winning comedian, AY, the comic skits for this year’s show will be starring Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic from Nollywood and Jackie Appiah and John Dumelo from Ghollywood.
WIZKID AND BANKY W TO FEATURE IN MTV DRAMA SERIES
It's time to sit back, relax and watch two of the EME team roll out some piece of magic on TV. Wave-making star, Wizkid and R'n'B crooner, Banky W will debut in a new MTV Drama Series titled 'Sugar: Love, Sex and Money'.
The 7 Part Drama Series which centers on Sex and Relationships among African Youth will hit the screens on Feb 14, 2012 @ 9:30PM on MTV Base ( DSTV Channel 322 ).This duo should rehearse their script well oo, we can't wait.
ALL IS SET FOR OVATION RED CAROL 2011
The Christmas season is one if not the most beautiful festive period on planet earth. To add beauty and appeal to the outstanding season, Publisher, Ovation international magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, in his usual custom of putting up a glamorous christmas carol concert, this year selected 17 of Nigeria’s amazing musicians to churn out an awesome theme song for the 2011 edition of the Ovation red carol.
Produced by ace musician cum music producer OJB Jezreel, the 17 stars include Yemi Alade, Waje, Ice prince, Eva, Sir Shina Peters, Wizkid, YQ, Segun Obe, Chidinma, IBK, Jaywon, Malaika, Shayne, Ugly, Karate kid, Dipp, Kefee.
The song is a classic, the blend fantastic. The chorus, “Near or far, no matter where you are, love is in the air, Ovation Red Carol is here” reverberates.
Download here. http://youtu.be/VJmu2JRa__w
WINNERS OF THE NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (NMVA)2011
The much-anticipated Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) has come and gone but the excitement and honour it brought will linger in the memories of those who witnessed it especially R n B singer, Dare Art alade and fast-rising singer, Jodie who clinched two awards each.
Hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka, Comedian of the Federal Republic, (CFR) and ex beauty Queen cum rapper, Munachi Abii, the event which was organized by Producer, Callivision Network (Live beats Cally Ikpe, was held at the Eko Hotel&Suites. Musical performances were reeled from Wizkid, Minjin, Vector, Dipp, Joel and lots more.
WINNERS:
Best R&B Video- Darey (The way you are)Reggae/Dancehall Video-Tipsy(Ching Chong)
Best gospel Video- KSB (Mo ti goke)
Best Mainstream HipHop Video -Vector (Get Down)
Best Afro pop Video- Goldie (Don't touch my body)
Best Afro beat video-W4 (Control)
Best Highlife Video-Jodie (Kuchi Kuchi)
Best contemporary Video – MI (Undisputed Champion)
Best Afro hiphop video-Samklef (Molowo)
Best video by a new artiste-Mima (Love you)
Best use of costumes -Darey (Ba ni Kidi)
Best use of choreography– T.I.V: komole
Best use of cinematography – No Dash
Best Southern Africa video-Proverb (The Beginning)
Best rock/alternate video- Uti (once in my life)
Best indigenous concept-Stan Aneto (Oh. Water)
Best promising director-Tokah
Best Editor –No Dash
Best Producer –Zamar Entertainment
Best director – DJ Tee
Best use of visual effect– Da sage
Best video of the year– Jodie
RICK ROSS, SEAN KINGSTON TO HEADLINE CALABAR CARNIVAL 2011
Popular American rapper Rick Ross and Jamaican-American Sean Kingston have been billed to perform with Psquare, Banky W, Wizkid, OJB Jezreel to mention a few at the 2011 edition of Calabar Carnival.
Termed Africa's Biggest Street Party and scheduled to hold in December, the carnival which will also welcome fashion shows, traditional dances and many more was initiated by ex Cross River Governor, Donald Duke in 2004.
The two singers will be performing at different dates, while Sean Kingston's performance is scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2011 at the UJ Esuene Sports Stadium, Rick Ross will thrill fans on the Wednesday, December 28.
Akon, Young Jeezy, Fat joe, Lucky Dube etc are some of the international stars that have witnessed/performed at the event.
Source:TheNetng
TOP AMERICAN COMEDIAN, MIKE EPPS TO HEADLINE RHYTHM UNPLUGGED
WIZKID ATTAINS MILLIONNAIRE STATUS
Fast-rising 'Holla at your boy' crooner, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly called Wizkid has joined the music millionaire league at age 21.
The E.M.E act who just upgraded his engagement fee from N500-700, 000 to N1.5million and between N2-N3m for big clients is one of the top 5 most-wanted hip hop stars after 2face Idibia, D'banj and Psquare.
Weezy as fondly called created a record for being the youngest artiste to clinch a MOBO award and recently picked up The Next Rated award at the 2011 Headies. With a VW convertible car worth six million naira and a booming music career, needless to say he is at the high rungs of the ladder. Sources put his monthly earnings at N20m and even upwards.
Meanwhile his Pakurumo video, directed by Clarence Peters is expected to hit the airwaves soon.
Source: TheNetng