M.I.2 Premiere Witness: “I’m Sorry To Say but M.I.2 is a Scam”

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The idea of a M.I.’s Movie and original soundtrack album was confusing with fans from the onset and the buzz around it was undwindling until it was premiered last night at the Silverbird cinemas.
While for some, the album and event is a perfect follow-up with colleagues of rapper M.I. tweeting congratulatory messages to the rapper. Talking to a guest at the ‘movie’ premiere, she told Questionmarkmag.com “what is the movie when what was done at Silverbird cinemas was his performance of records on the original soundtrack album then video with celebs talking about the price of fame and suntry other issues. The entire buzz can be rightfully called a scam, I’m sorry to call it that.”
In the new soundtrack album now on sales, M.I. showcases a continual of his debut also addresses the ‘feud’ with rapper Iceberg saying it is alright and welcome with he (Iceberg)  ’dissing’ him to sell record.
The premiere that took place at Silverbird Cinemas and an after party at De marquee bar and lounge featured M.I. and every other artiste featured on the soundtrack album – MI2 besides Tuface. There was also a performance by Bez to make up for Tuface’s absence..
The turnout was impressive, next stop with the premiere train is Abuja.

Better Life for Everybody VI

Sam Adeyemi
The above scriptures start with a depiction of God's plan for us. He has destined for us to live in a land flowing with milk and honey, abundance, where we will lack nothing and then we shall bless Him for His graciousness.
Jesus said we should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all the things we need, food, clothes, homes, will be added to us. We must learn to put our trust absolutely in God even in the face of dire or desperate straits and when you do, you will lack nothing. Use lack as an opportunity to discover God. Don't make a habit of begging, or else you won't find God and you will turn human beings into your source of supply. Remember, woe unto the man who trusts in man. Take the decision that God won't do it, then you won't have it; God will undoubtedly show up when it's Him you are trusting, and when He does, your faith grows stronger.

Once you go past the basic needs on levels one and two of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a different set of things drive your life; you become aware of your needs for love and relationship, self esteem, recognition, achievement and success. Then, there is a tendency to forget your Lord your God Who has provided the abundance you now enjoy. Beware! Watch carefully that you don't lose the drive to seek God when everything has fallen into place – good schools, good health care etc. That's problem with the developed world, they've lost the zeal to seek God because all their basic needs have been met. Also, temptations come with breakthroughs.

The way to combat this is to follow Christ's advice. Jesus told the wealthy young man who asked how he could inherit eternal life, to sell all that he had and distribute to the poor. That's a cue. Instead of coming up from levels one to five in Maslow's theory of needs, let's start from level five. The problem with levels one to four is that on these levels, the focus is on what to get. On level five, you succeed by giving, and when you give you'll get. If you love genuinely and solve problems for people, you cannot lack.

The surest way to attain success is to help people break free from poverty; when you do this, you will never be broke or poor for the rest of your life. Giving also ensures that you will never be blown away by large sums of money because you will give it away anyway, to solve problems. God trusts you because you have been faithful with little so He gives you more. The more you give away, the more you get. That's the secret!

JayZ\'s book hits bestseller list.

The new book from JayZ, Decoded, is now on the the New York Times bestseller list. Jay-Z is known for topping Billboard charts but now the rapper\'s literary work is on the New York Times bestseller\'s list. His first book Decoded currently holds the third spot on the list. The top two spots are held by former president George Bush and his autobiography and Laura Hillenbrand\'s Unbroken.  Decoded gives fans insight into Jay-z\'s lyrics and his life. The book was included on Oprah\'s \'Favorite Things\' show last week and is in the top ten sellers on Amazon.com.  The New York Times says, \"Decoded gives the reader a harrowing portrait of the rough worlds Jay-Z navigated in his youth, while at the same time deconstructing his lyrics.\"

Faith Evans cuts DUI deal

Faith Evans has cut a 36-month probation deal for the DUI she caught a few months back. Faith was arrested in L.A. back in August and charged with two counts of DUI.  And now we know she worked out a probation deal where she agreed to plead \"no contest\" to the lesser charge of reckless driving, pay $300 in fines and complete a 3-month alcohol program.  Glad that worked out Faith.

Angelina Jolie faces protest from Rape Victims

As a debut director, Angelina Jolie must have been prepared for unusual challenges, but nothing prepared for this.

Her debut movie (still untitled) is a love story based in Bosnia during the civil war in the 90s. A rumour was started that claimed it wasn’t a love story so much as the relationship between a woman and her rapist.  The organisation called Women Victims of War, wrote an angry letter to the United Nations protesting against the film. The reason for this is she is a goodwill ambassador for the UN.

To his credit,, the Bosnian Minister of Culture waded into the issue, read the script and found no evidence of the rumour claims.

Sadly it was too late as she cut the Bosnian shoot from 10 days to 3, so she would shoot the rest in Prague.

Hint: Confirm a rumour before jumping into a situation. You might end up looking stupid, no matter how justified your claims might have seemed at the time.

Psquare, Genevieve, Nneka Nominated for The Future Awards

 
Popstars Psquare, Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, acclaimed producer Don Jazzy, rising singer Nneka, media entrepreneur Uche Eze and artist Blessing Okagbare are among the nominees for The Future Awards Young Person of The Year, according to a statement by the organisers today.
On the list, released one week before schedule, the musicians and actors are up against scientists, innovators, and other outstanding young professionals.
Nominees for other categories are expected in a matter of days.
THE YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINEES:
1.      Genevieve Nnaji, 31                                 – Actor
2.      Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu, 28                   – Advocate
3.      Uche Eze, 26                                                        – Entrepreneur
4.      Psquare, 29                                              – Artiste
5.      Ojoma Ochai, 29                                      – Intrapreneur
6.      Michael Ajere (Don Jazzy), 29                    – Entrepreneur
7.      Nneka, 29                                                 – Artiste
8.      Debo Olaosebikan, 25                                 – Scientist
9.      Blessing Okagbare, 22                                 – Artiste
10.  Makinde Adeagbo, 25                                   – Innovator

Genevieve Nnaji – Actor
Genevieve Nnaji is an international star, representing the very best that Nollywood has to offer, and one of the best faces that the country can present to the world. The 31 year old multiple-award winning actress, who has been so credited on CNN and Oprah, is a global role model.
Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu – Advocate
Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, 28, has received global acclaim for his work with communities in South-eastern Nigeria where he has promoted sustainable agricultural development and environmental conservation beneficial to rural poor farmers, with recognition that includes becoming a Laureate of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise – Young Laureates Program 2010.
Debo Olaosebikan – Scientist
25 year old Olaosebikan (also a rapper under the stage name Levelz!) is currently completing a PhD in Physics at Cornell University where he is working on the world’s first silicon laser with Dr. Michal Lipson, one of the world’s leading Nanophotonics pioneers, groundbreaking research that will introduce the world to an era of much more faster computer processes.
Psquare – Artiste
Across Africa, the 29 year old twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye have become huge superstars showing what Nigeria is capable of, winning everything from the $1 million Kora All Africa Music Award prize to a multi-million naira telecom endorsement deal.
Nneka – Artiste
No one saw her coming! 29 year old Nneka Egbuna arrived in Nigeria from the world and soon went back to conquer it, becoming one of Nigeria’s most prominent global voices, winning the BET Awards and performing across the world.
Don Jazzy – Entrepreneur
Born Michael Ajere, the almost mythical Don Jazzy is a now-legendary Nigerian music entrepreneur. With Mo-Hits, the 29 year old has done nothing less than revolutionized Nigerian music and the capacity of the Nigerian music industry, creating a string of stars including D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, and D’prince.
Ojoma Ochai – Intrapreneur
Ojoma Ochai has distinguished herself with a storied career at the British Council, rising through the ranks to become, at 29, the Assistant Country Director for the international culture organisation, becoming a powerful symbol – in a country with a now-pervasive celebrity culture – that one can stay within and still shine bright and make a mark.
 Blessing Okagbare – Athlete
22 year old Okagbare has been referred to as one of 2010’s most important athletes in the continent. A long and triple jumper and short sprinter, the Olympics medallist scored a 100 m/long jump double at the NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship for University of Texas at El Paso, and won the Nigerian 100 m title in 2010.
Uche Eze – Entrepreneur
Known by her famous brand, Eze is a pioneer in every sense of the word. BellaNaija is now the gold standard for online media and others can now do it because the 26 year old dared to quit her job in Corporate Nigeria to champion New Media innovation – becoming a TEDAfrica Fellow in the process, and featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and on CNN International.
Makinde Adeagbo – Innovator
Facebook has changed the world, and 25 year old Adeagbo is one of its frontrunners. A Software Enginner with the company for four years, amongst other things the whiz-kid is famous for being part of a 2-man team responsible for reducing over 1 MB of Javascript to 2 KB, making the site load twice as fast worldwide.
Nominees in the 20 other categories will be unveiled on Monday, December 5, and voting on all categories will begin immediately on that date. More information on the nominees is available on www.thefuturenigeria.com

2010 NMVA. The Winners Are:

MTrill at the 2010 NMVA

Against all odds the fourth edition of the Nigerian Music Video Awards held at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, December 28, 2010. It was, as usual, a gathering of the stakeholders of the entertainment industry in Nigeria who trooped out in their numbers to come and witness this year’s version of the oldest music video awards in the land hosted by the longest running music TV programme in the land, LIVEBEATS, which is owned by Cally Ikpe’s CALLYVISION NETWORK.
In the buildup to the event he had complained about the lack of a major sponsor for the event. This fact, even though, it didn’t stop the event from holding definitely reflected on the quality of the show put up. The economic crunch has definitely affected the entertainment industry in Nigeria and while the $200 million dollars promised by Mr. President is a welcome development for it, the early and necessary access to it by brands such as the NMVA and other laudable entertainment projects annually put up in this country would go a long way in improving their quality and sustainment.
While there were no clearcut sweeping winners in the 24-category award like in last year’s event where Darey, held sway, 2face, Clarence Peters and Dipp still managed two awards each while the rest of the winners got one each. Yet Clarence Peters could be said to have won the most awards as coupled with his individual two, his videos also won the Video of The Year, Best Use of Costume, Best Contemporary Afro and Best Video By a New Artist. Here is the winners’ list:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR: 2face – “Only Me”
BEST AFRO HIP HOP VIDEO: Mr. Raw Nwanne – “O Chukwu”
BEST USE OF ANIMATION: T.W.O – “I Need Someone”
BEST FUJI MUSIC VIDEO: Dekunle Fuji – “Funmilayo”
BEST CONTEMPORARY AFRO: Sound Sultan – “2010”
BEST MAINSTREAM HIP HOP: Bouqui – “Take You Away”
BEST AFROBEAT MUSIC VIDEO: Fela – “Viva Africa”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (Director): TOSIN IGHO – “Don’t Leave Me”
BEST AFRO POP: 2face – “Only Me”
BEST USE OF CHOREOGRAPHY: Dipp – “Pop Off Selecta”
BEST HIGHLIFE: J. Martins – “Eva”
BEST REGGAE DANCEHALL: General Pype – “Champion”
BEST SOFT ROCK VIDEO: Djinee – “Overkillin’”
BEST USE OF EFFECTS: Dipp – “Pop Off Selecta”
BEST INDIGENOUS CONCEPT: Kefee – “Thank You”
BEST USE OF COSTUME: Goldie – “You Know It”
BEST R ‘n’ B: Banky W – “Strong Ting”
BEST GOSPEL: KSB – “Turn Around”
BEST VIDEO BY A NEW ARTIST: Solidstar – “One In A Million”
MOST POPULAR NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO IN EUROPE: JJC – “We Are Africans”
BEST DIRECTOR: Clarence Peters
BEST EDITOR: Clarence Peters
BEST PRODUCER: KENNIS MUSIC
BEST NEW DIRECTOR: Frizzle – “Taka Sufe”

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1. Announcements
2. Action Film
3. Slow Down
4. Number One Feat Flavor
5. Anybody Feat Timaya & Loose Kaynon
6. Nobody ft. Tuface
7. Beef
8. Wild Wild West
9. My Head My Belle
10. One Naira ft. Waje
11. Craze
12. Undisputed
13. Epic Feat Praise
14. Imperfect Me Intro
15. Imperfect Me Feat Ruby, Kauna & Bola
16. Unstoppable
17. Represent Feat Choc Boys
God Bless You Ma (Online Bonus)
Somebody Featuring Ice Prince (Online Bonus)
No One Curse (Online Bonus)

A few Tips while buying the album

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• ***If you don’t see it in your spam/junk folder, email mola@notjustok.com and you will get a response with a download link within 30 minutes.
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Jude ‘M.I.’ Abaga Releases Digital MI2. .

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Rapper M.I. has finally released his most anticipated sophomore album. The movie album, as it is been described by press was expected earlier but had the release postponed. The album which is available for purchase at Nigerianhiphop.net also trended on Twitter as fans and colleagues expressed their excitement and announced their excitement over the release via Twitter. The album parades a decent list of collaborators like Tuface, Brymo, Waje, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Ruby and surprisely Timaya and Flavour (of MC loph’s remake of Oshondi Owendu track). Evidently M.I. decided to be musical with the album and played less at being a lyricist. As previously reported, There would be a premiere of MI2 at Silverbird, and in Abuja on Dec 9th.
M.I. – Number One ft. Flavor

Genevieve Nnaji Goes to Idols

No, the celebrated actress is not signing up to compete in the ongoing talent show Nigerian Idol!
But she showed up last Sunday, for a VIP pre-broadcast screening of the show’s first episode.
Throughout the event, held at Sheraton Hotels, in Lagos, Genevieve and her friend sat quietly in a corner, but heads did not stop turning their way – and judges Jefferey Daniel and Yinka Davies couldn’t resist joining her for a few pics.
Genevieve is the face of MUD Cosmetics, the make-up company for Nigerian Idol

Chinny Onwugbenu, Jeffery Daniel and Genevieve Nnaji

Chinny Onwugbenu, Chichi Nwoko and Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji, Idols judge Yinka Davies and Chinny Onwugbenu

Kanye Wins Critics hearts back

Kanye West has ridden past the brouhaha surrounding his antics, and  making major waves with his new solo album. West\'s \"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy\", released this week, is winning raves in the United states and around the world, and the positive press couldn\'t come at a better time for the Grammy award-winning artist. His new album seems to be the new talking point as artistes, critics, and the general audience are loving the body of work. \"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy\" is currently in stores around the world.

New Potter movie tops box office

The latest Harry Potter movie has beaten the previous opening record for the franchise in the US and Canada. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 took $125.1m at the weekend box office, taking it straight to the top of the chart. The previous best weekend debut in the series was $102.7m for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005. The latest Potter movie, the first of two final films, has now made $330m in global ticket sales.

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R.Kelly To Headline Star Megajam 2010

Mr Kelly is coming to Nigeria. Again.

 Nigerian Breweries PLC has announced the performers for this year’s edition of the popular STAR MEGAJAM concert.
As the multi-city concert enters its 11th year, the organisers announced today, during a brief press event, that R&B superstar R.Kelly will headline this year’s show, alongside Nigerian stars Timaya, 9ice, Psquare, Mohits Crew, MI, Dbanj and KC Presh. Past winners of NB talent hunt STAR Quest are also on the bill.
Star Megajam 2010 will hold at the Polo Club grounds in Lagos on December 17, and in Abuja the following day.
Past Megajam foreign headliners include Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, T-Pain, Akon, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Nelly Nas and Awilo.
And it’s R.Kelly’s second time in Nigeria. Last year, he made his first trip to the country when he featured on the THISDAY Music Festival.

Beyonce Ad: Too Hot for Daytime!

Beyonce is getting banned in the UK for being too sexy!



Knowles' steamy ad for her Heat perfume -- which has been airing in the U.S. no problem -- has come under fire from UK TV viewers ... and has since been banned from daytime TV due to complaints!

Though the ad had been running during the day -- but not during children's programming -- the Advertising Standards Authority responded to complaints by blocking the ad from airing before 7:30PM.

The ASA says they imposed the restriction because the ad was "sexually provocative."

The spot in question shows Beyonce in a slinky red dress, caressing her body as the song "Fever" plays.

Brandy Booted from "Dancing"

Bristol Palin will live to see another week on "Dancing with the Stars."


Brandy and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were given the boot on last night's shocking elimination episode -- meaning Bristol, Jennifer Grey and Kyle Massey will be in the finals.

FYI -- Brandy had a perfect score with one of her dances Monday and an overall score of 57/60. Bristol had a 53/60

Better Life for Everybody 5

Sam Adeyemi
Matthew 6: 31-33

Our teachings so far have been built around the thesis by Abraham Maslow's titled the theory of human behavior. To recap briefly, Maslow postulated that human beings are driven by their needs, so he developed the hierarchy of needs. He classified human needs into five levels; starting from the lowest, they are survival, safety, social, self esteem and self actualization needs. He went further to say that not till levels one and two needs, which are physiological needs, are met we don't bother with the higher level needs.

This seems to be the problem with Nigeria, basic needs have not been met and a hungry person cannot be a good citizen. I Tim 6:8. The provision of food and clothing amounts to contentment; so, as believers, we must be part of the big move for change in policies. Christians should take action. Faith without corresponding works is dead. If God has blessed you with the capability to solve accommodation or transportation problems for others, do it. Get into partnership with other people, there is power in synergy, and make an impact in the community.

Africa's greatest problem is the inability to manipulate intangible resources. The intangible controls the material. It's the people who can think, create and manipulate intangible resources that make progress. This is Jesus' solution to the problem – when He came He didn't concern Himself with Herod or any other leaders, He taught the people the truth because the truth will make you free. John 8:31. This is God's strategy. A minister's first assignment is to open the eyes of his followers.

In Nigeria, we have to make policy changes in housing. Safety is level two needs. In developed countries, the government has made it easy for its citizens to own homes by providing access to long term loans and mortgages, so, citizens are not under undue pressure and they can remain productive at work while paying off the loans. This is not the case in here in Nigeria. We are compelled to pay exorbitant rents for a minimum of two years which puts us at a disadvantage financially especially if such a place is being used for business. This has got to change.

Christians should arise as leaders and push for a change.

MI2 Trailer Released, New Song With Brymo and Premieres 25th.

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The album movie from Jude ‘M.I.’ Abaga, MI2 would be released online on Nov 24 2010. Earlier in the week, M.I. premiered a new song featuring Brymo on BEAT FM. The trailer for his album oops… movie also hit the ‘net. It would be open for viewing at cinemas on the 25th.
Meanwhile its more of an advert and not really a trailer.

VIDEO: THE Smooth FM Luxury Concert with Angie Stone, Gerald Albright, Richard Bona, Mike Stern and other acts.

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Smooth 98.1 FM ‘Love Music Love Life’ concert held on Friday, November 12 at the New Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The four foreign artists – Angie Stone,Richard Bona,Mike Stern and Jazz saxophonist, Gerald Albright were joined by a quartet of Nigerian acts including Bez Idakula and vocalist and songwriter, Tiwa Savage who has sung backing vocals for artists including Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan and Kelly Clarkson. Guitarists, Pure and Simple who featured at the recent MUSON Jazz concert and percussionist, Iroko, were also on the bill.
Enjoy video from the concert:

The SMVA 2010 Report. Winners Are:

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The pan-African awards was easily the hottest, most exclusive party anywhere on the continent – with a multimedia package deal that included an international couture show featuring the like\\\’s of South Africa\\\’s Dax Martin and Nigeri\\\’a Mai Atafo and Tiffany Amber; and then unforgettable performances from Asa, Mo\\\’Hits, R2Bee\\\’s and lots of lush VIP pampering from Hennessey, impressive showmanship from host Uti and powerful production values from technical creative directors Jan Malan Umzingeli Productions.
And while there were multiple category nominations for established pop stars Banky W (7) and P Square(5), the former came away with two nods (Best Male and Viewers choice), and the latter with a single Best Editing SMVA for their video \\\’Danger\\\’.
And so multiple wins were more modest, Banky (2) and 2Face Idibia (2), with more Nigerian wins (8) than any other country, but with a far greater spread across nominees, with suprise wins for South Africa\\\’s JR as Discovery of the Year and the Hit Producer award for late rapper Dagrin\\\’s creative partner, Sossick.
Social media of course trended #SMVA and made it what might yet be the biggest and most entertaining live show ever packaged by Nigerians for the rest of the world.
Here’s a list of winners:
Best Male Video – Banky W for ‘Strong thing’
Best Female Video – Goldie for ‘You Know it’ Ft. Eldee
Best Special Effects – Djinee
Best Editing – PSquare
Best Cinematography – Teargas
Best Hip Hop Video – Jozi
Best Pop Video – 2Face
Best Collaboration in a Music Video – Sarkodie
Discovery of the Year – JR
Best Video – Banky W
Viewers Choice – Buffalo Souljah
Hit Producer Of The Year – Sossick for Da Grin’s Pon Pon
Best Western – 2face
Best Eastern – Wahu
Best Central – Fally Ipupa
Soundcity Fresh Video – Tania Tome
Taken from www.soundcity.tv

Ruggedman Set To Release New Album ‘Untouchable’

Ruggedman - Untouchable

Three years after the release of his successful sophomore album Ruggedy Baba, veteran MC – Ruggedman is gearing up for the release of his third and final LP Untouchable via his Rugged Records imprint. The album is scheduled for release on the 20^th of November.
The Abia state indigene has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons of late, and his messy falling-out with one-time chum buddy – 9ice has been well-documented. If the wordsmith makes good on his promise to lay the mic down after the release of this album, then Untouchable would signal the end of a successful rap career tainted by controversy.
The Untouchable album will contain brand new music from the rapper as well as collaborations with 2 Face Idibia, P Square, M.I, (the late) Dagrin, Iceprince and Flavour (N’Abania). Ruggedman will also be accompanying the release of his final disc with a nationwide tour.

Omotola Hits The Stage

Recently, at the 50th anniversary of renowned advertising company, Afromedia, Omotola, who’s aggressively pushing her music career,  performed songs off her first and second album, sharing the stage with D’Banj and other acts…
Her publicists at Bigsam Media were kind enough to send us some pics for your pleasure…

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Asa, Lizha James, R2Bees, Others To Rock The SMVAs!

Lizha James is one of the biggest musicians in Lusophone Africa

It’s this Saturday – and the producers of Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) have confirmed the crème of the crop for performances at the third edition of the honours event holding in Lagos, Nigeria, on November 20.
Guests are in for a night of premium performances and top-notch entertainment, as bestsellers and hitmakers from all around the continent have been chosen to light the stage at the awards ceremony proper; taking place on Saturday, 20^th November 2010 at the New Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Lagos.
‘All the big names will make an appearance on the night’, says Executive producer Tajuddeen Adepetu. ‘Rapper MI and the Choc boys, Mo hits crew, Psquare, 9ice with Alapomeji, Banky W, Storm all stars, Timaya with Dem mama soldiers, Asa, Dama Do Bling (Mozambique), Lizha James (Mozambique), Deep level (South Africa), R2Bees (Ghana) and Toniks (Uganda)’.
It will be the most lavish and high-energy sets the awards have ever seen – especially with big fishes Asa and Lizha James signing up. Many will also expect to see Psquare, who have shunned all awards in recent times, break their own rule and hit the SMVA stage this weekend.
The third edition of SMVA is scheduled to hold on Saturday November 20 at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.
Unlike previous years, the producers have expanded the categories to accommodate artistes from all over the continent – showing that, with the success of their cable channel Soundcity Premium, they are now ready to make the SMVA a continental event in the league of the MAMAs, KORA, and Channel O awards.
And Big Brother Millionaire Uti Nwachukwu, who was only weeks ago voted winner of the BBA All Stars edition, has been penciled to host this year’s event.

Tell What Freedom Means To You and Win Big!

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How would you describe freedom? The website: http://www.letsfeelfree.com/ wants to get your definition and while you at it there is the chance of winning freebies, loads of freebies. Every opinion stands a chance of winning a return ticket to Dubai with 2 nights accomodation. There’s also the chance of winning tickets to watch watch the Manchester United and Arsenal game at the English Premier league.
Driving this campaign and the freedom, the brands is just inquisitive of what makes you free.
Log on to http://www.letsfeelfree.com/ and Suggest your though telling what Freedom means to you now.
We wonder who the brand behind this campaign is? It would be unveiled on the website come 19th.

Naeto C Graduates with Msc in Energy Economics!

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On November 17th, Naeto C graduated with his M. Sc in Energy Economics from the University of Dundee.  Naeto C represents positive action and practical solutions he chose his course of study so he can add value to the chronic power shortages in Nigeria from an informed position, he is now qualified to discuss the knotty issues concerning power distribution, generation and solutions for Nigeria at any level and it is this balance that makes him unique. Naeto C on Nov 4th in Johannesburg was crowned King of African Hip Hop st the Channel O Music Video Awards where his video for the Dokta Frabz produced “Ako Mi Ti Poju” was rewarded with Best Hip Hop Video for 2010. This video was shot on location in Johannesburg and directed by Bobby Boulders, and in many ways these two results culminate in the realization of two major goals.
Naeto c managed to stay focused on his master’s program and has graduated with distinction and of course he remains one of the most sought after and relevant artists in Africa as this most recent award testifies. In this same week his current single Ten Over Ten which is already assuming anthemic status is being released to the major UK markets.
Naeto C would have the album – Super C Season complete for a xmas delivery to his fans all over the world.

Internet Relationships.. do they really last?

Back in the nineties, when dating websites were in their infancy, internet relationships were generally frowned upon. The stigma it carried seemed to label people who dated over the internet as incapable of getting a date, relying on the internet to do it for them. It was greatly associated with weirdoes and potential stalkers or perverts roaming the web to prey on unsuspecting internet users.If a woman was asked how she met her new man, she might hear a sigh, or a gasp, followed by a disapproving look when she replied “On the internet.” Has that changed at all today? While people may have become more comfortable with internet dating using popular sites such as Eharmony.com and Match.com, there’s still skepticism about its efficacy. Do internet relationships last, and who’s really benefiting from internet dating?“People who’re not serious, playing games” said Tonya, an attorney and writer. “In my experience, they’re the ones who are taking over internet dating.” After trying it out for the first time in the late nineties, she found an internet relationship difficult to come by. She ended up with two undesirable experiences. Her first internet relationship involved a man who, after months of dating her, was involved with other women who were calling her at work. Although reluctant, she agreed to meet another guy who said he didn’t have a recent photo to send her. “When I met him, the only part of his description of himself that was accurate was that he was tall. He left out his sloppy looking rolls of fat, his wrinkled up, slouchy clothes, and his man breasts. After that, I gave up internet relationships.” The typical complaints most people have in common about developing internet relationships are: profiles are totally fabricated; people inaccurately characterize themselves; and some users lie about being married or in a relationship. These experiences are never advertised and can cause people to lose faith when all they see are “success stories” on television. There are people who have been dating for years via the internet wondering when they’re going to have a success story of their own.  Tara, an academic advisor, and her husband, Robert, an assistant professor, have a story that can definitely be called a “success.” They met in 1998 and were married a year later. Although they actually met through voicemail, they have insightful viewpoints about the process of electronic dating—whether it's through voicemail or internet relationships. Tara had her own rules for meeting someone for the first time. “Keep it casual, meet in a public place during daylight hours, and give a couple of friends detailed information about your date and where you plan to meet,” she explained.  Tara and Robert’s first date started off casual when they met at the pier in Santa Monica, Calif. The date was extended to dinner, a movie, a stroll along the boardwalk, lots of conversation, and several kisses at the end of the night. A total of thirteen hours spent together. Now husband and wife, they have a child, Michael, who is four-years-old.Robert pointed out that internet relationships have changed a great deal since he and Tara met. “When anything is mass produced it changes the way people communicate. A homeless person can create a profile on a dating site because it’s more accessible now. If I were someone in the dating market right now, I wouldn’t want to date online. I’d much rather see a woman’s face and her smile for the first time, in person.”Lee Greene, a transportation manager, has had some fleeting and strange encounters in his internet dating experience, such as a woman who wanted to pay for him to visit her in another state because he looked like her ex-husband. But he managed to have an eight-month courtship with a woman he met through the internet. “We were developing a meaningful relationship, but we were in two different places. She was more established and I still needed to get myself together. But it was an ego booster to have an attractive woman help me realize the areas of my life that I needed to work on—a woman who was genuinely interested in me." The positivity alone made the experience a “success story” for him.So does the method in which we date have a bearing on the quality of our relationships? Aren’t we the ones who determine whether relationships last, on or off the internet? The internet is just a microcosm of society as a whole. Internet relationships are only as good as who we are outside of the internet. The desire to have a positive dating experience should be the motivating force.  Expecting specific outcomes seem to increase one’s chances of becoming highly disappointed and frustrated. The internet is simply a tool which makes dating more convenient. Unfortunately, some people use it to deceive other people.  Anyone looking for true love through internet relationships should focus on being what they are looking for while proceeding with caution and keen observation.

Cool fm 96.9 lagos versus The Beat 99.9

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Cool fm is 12 years old with its first startup location being Lagos and subsequently Abuja and Port Harcourt. With professional presenters manning their airwaves, they held the forth well - that is until recently other broadcast stations began to up their ante, with their toughest competition being The Beat 99.9 fm lagos. While coolfm969's facebook fan page has 72,546 fans as at the time of writing this article, Beat fm is sitting comfortably with 176,489 followers on facebook not including their twitter family as well. The beat 99.9fm is just about two years old but their presenters Olisa Adibua, Orecka, Tolu Toolz, Gbemi, Jimmy, Vanessa and Chris have slowly captured the hearts of Lagosians and global citizens with their impeccable presentation style. Cool fm no doubt has some periods like the evening drive time show with DJ Ifedayo (i mean freeze) and N6 and the night cafe with Vicky locked down, Beat fm is sitting a little over comfortably atop our survey as the most listned to radio station in Lagos.. and like they say at the beat .. you can't beat the beat... or can you?