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New side of a Guinness dancer
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INNER of the Malta Guinness 2008 dance contest, Temisan, has delved into music, with a passion that is evident through result. Temisan, real name Tonnie Temisan Francis, has been described by promoters as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer who shows no hesitation letting the characters he is trying to portray seep into his music. The result, they say, is an ideology that modern music is more than just a rhythm. “Listening to the voice that sits in the studio room, plucking his guitar while singing a string of memorable syllables together, instantaneously any listener begins to understand what Temisan is trying to deliver,” says a supporter on social media. Temisan, who won the Guinness contest alongside his group called Soul Quest, says his major passion is for singing rather than dancing, adding that dance occurred almost like a fluke.
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THE NATION ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2012
Heidi Klum helms MTV EMA 2012
•Wizkid
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OP Nigerian singers M.I, Naeto C, Wizkid, eLDee, and Ghanaian leading male thespian, Majid Michel, are among the celebrities billed for the sixth edition of the annual music platform, Hennessy Artistry. The mood for the main show began with a preliminary party last weekend, when Hennessy lovers, music fans and celebrities came out in their numbers to be a part of the fun and excitement courtesy of Hennessy Cognac. That pre-event party recorded the first- ever performance of the Hennessy Artistry 2012 theme song, Bartender, where A-list celebrities and socialites like Wizkid, Jide
a Jide Kosoko’s docudram reaches final stage
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HE docudrama, Battle for Life, produced by veteran actor Prince Jide Kosoko is in its final stage as the crew is now rounding off shooting. The docudrama examines issues on climate change as it relates to Nigeria's peculiar setting, while also breaking down what may seem complex and far-fetched for the average Nigerian. Research has shown that majority of Nigerian's have not heard about climate change, and some of those who have do not understand what it really means and the issues involved and as such do not have an idea of the enormity of the impending battle that humanity in general and Nigerians in particular are up against. According to Kosoko; “If you look at it critically, the effect of climate change is a threat to man’s existence and that explains why I settled for that title. I feel we need to address the issues of climate change today, otherwise we may
fall victim of its dangerous effects tomorrow. We are all witnesses to the floods that ravaged Lagos and Ibadan last year. Kogi State is also experiencing the same thing and we all need to be prepared because according to experts there are worse days ahead.”
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ORLD renowned supermodel, Heidi Klum, will be at the centre of proceedings at the ceremonies of the popular MTV EMA Awards for 2012. The multi-talented celebrity is expected to bring her expertise th to bear at the 19 annual awards show scheduled to take place in Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany. Said the German entrepreneur: “I'm honoured to host the '2012 MTV EMA' on its return to my home country of Germany. The MTV EMA is one of the biggest nights in global music, fashion and culture, and I'm thrilled to play a part in bringing this oneof-a-kind show to audiences all over the world. We're going to have a blast.” Adding his voice to the excellent choice of Heidi for the show, Bruce Gillmer, Executive Vice President of Talent and Music Programming/Events, Viacom International Media Networks, said: “Heidi is absolutely one of the most successful and recognisable multimedia stars on the planet. She is very clearly the best choice to helm the '2012 MTV EMA' in Frankfurt, and we're
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Hennessy Artistry fetes top acts Adenuga, Skales, eLDee, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Steel, Toolz, Audu Maikori, Majid Michel, AY, Flowssick, Gbemi OlateruOlagbegi, Orezi, Tee A, Gbenro, Ms Jaie, DJ Exclusive, DJ Caise and many more were part of the history. Apart from savouring the Bartender thrill, M.I and Naeto C, upon request by guests, also performed their hit tracks; Anoti and Kini Big Deal respectively. “We only aim for the best… we promised fans an amazing time and with the reception Naeto C and I received, I can only say thank you to Hennessy for making this happen.” M.I says. Supporting act, 2Face's protégé DammyKrane, performed his hit track, My Dear, and got the audience cheering loudly. Rave
•M.I and Naeto C performing
of the moment, Burna Boy, also performed two of his hit singles, Like to Party and Bend your Knees to an ecstatic crowd. Guests also partied all night to DJ Neptune's powerful mixes. “We are really grateful to everyone who came out to see
M.I and I perform the “Bartender” track for the first time. This is just the tip of the ice berg, Watch out for the Hennessy Artistry train as we shake up the federal capital, Abuja, next week.” Naeto C says.
Grand Oak targets revellers with new-look rum
•National Sales Manager, Grand Oak LTD , Mr Abenga Alo; Marketing Director Grand Oak LTD , Aare fatai odesile; GM/CEO Orange FM Akure, Mr Tokunbo Jegede and Category Manager Grand Oak LTD, Mr Abiodun Ayodeji
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looking forward to showcasing her incredible talent within the extremely dynamic EMA environment. It's certain to be an unforgettable night." It would be recalled that Rihanna and Taylor Swift top the list of the nominees with six and five nods, respectively, with Justin Bieber and Katy Perry following closely behind with four nominations each. Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, fun., Lana Del Rey, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z and Kanye West each received three EMA nominations, while Green Day, Gotye, Pitbull, Rita Ora, Flo Rida, Muse, Arctic Monkeys, Jack White and One Direction are up for two awards. Africa's Sarkodie, Camp Mulla, Wizkid, Mi Casa and D'Banj have also been billed to slug it out in the Worldwide Act category, where they will compete against their peers in India and the Middle East. Organisers say 2012 MTV EMA will broadcast on MTV channels around the world including MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 11 November at 22:00 CAT and on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Monday 12 November at 21:00 CAT.
ITH efforts by brand managers to leverage on drinks that are capable of being embraced by all, fun seekers and happy-go-lucky folks will soon have something exciting to drink as they hang out at their favourite joints and night clubs amidst music and fanfare. This is much so, as foremost marketers of liquor brands, Grand Oak Limited, revealed at a media briefing in Lagos, the entry of new-look Dark Sailor Rum. According to the Marketing
Director of the company, Aare Fatai Odesile, the new-look Dark Sailor Rum aligns with the company's mission, which is to make people happy by providing brands that enhance prestige and lifestyle of the consumers. At an earlier ceremony in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Odesile said his firm has perfected a win-win situation through its corporate social responsibility initiatives by which Grand Oak and her teeming customers benefit. However, observers of the wines
and spirits market are of the opinion that the re-launch is aimed at discouraging counterfeiters and other product fakers. He revealed that his company had pioneered the introduction of the modern unifil packaging presentation with the intention of redefining the single serve segment “and giving our esteemed consumers what is obtainable in developed economies of the world, the 12 cl unifil package the first of its kind in Nigeria.” Abiodun Ayodeji, Grand Oak's Category Manager, added that the re-launch initiative “is aimed at changing the brand's outlook so as to set it apart from the pack as well as facilitate easy identification from pass-offs. Unlike in the past when it shared similar outlook with other regional brands, we have gone ahead to recreate new look for your cherished brand by pioneering the application of selfadhesive label film on the pack as a way of distinguishing it from other rum brands in the market place.”