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Daily Times Nigeria Monday May 23, 2016
Mutiat Alli
Ice Prince exits Choc city label With the growing record label ownership by musicians since the
Mike Dada
AFRIMA: Union announces 2016 calendar in Gambia …Holds AUC-AFRIMA Conference
programmes and calendar of the annual continental awards, All Africa Music Awards, tagged “AFRIMA 3.0,” at an AUC-AFRIMA music/ cultural and media conference scheduled to hold between May 21-25 during the commemoration of the 10th African Union Youth Charter in Banjul, Gambia. At the event, the AUC and the international Committee will reveal the dates and timelines for submission of entry and Guidelines, AFRIMA Award ceremonies. In a letter of invitation addressed to AFRIMA delegates from the African Union Commission (AUC) signed by Dr. Marie-Goretii Harakeye, the Acting Director of Social Affairs, it states that the conference will bring together award winning music stars, creative/ entertainment industry stakeholders, cultural enthusiasts government
Chocolate city record and rapper, Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, may be toeing that line too as he recently revealed via radio chat that he is no longer a signed act on the imprint of Chocolate city records. Ice Prince few days ago released another single with Mavin act, Korede
conspicuously missing. Ice prince to stretch the company that far, but the last three years has been very cordial”. He continued: “We chose to stay with the label even without signing papers because we understood the essence of loyalty, we are matured and we are one big family”. Concluding, he said: “So let me clarify once again that no one walked out of a contract, Audu will always remain his godfather and MI Abaga will always remain his mentor”.
‘Baby mama’: Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu urges young women to be careful Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu has advised women to think carefully before taking any decision that will change their lives irrevocably. The actress, who posted this on her Instagram page recently was reacting to the trend where young ladies preferred to have a child or
There will also be a robust and intellectual session on the theme: “Using Music, Culture and Entertainment as Tools for a New Africa”. It will be a forum for discussion on how to engage the values and spirit of Pan-Africanism for greater collaborations in culture and music for sustainable development, in line with the African Union cultural agenda for peace, integration, democracy, economic advancement and social development. The 10th African Union Youth Charter Conference featuring a high level roundtable and intergenerational dialogue and cultural presentations will witness a convergence of participants including President, Islamic Republic of Gambia, His Excellency, Sheikh (Dr.) Yahya Jammeh Babili Mansa; Vice President, Dr. Isatou NjieSaidy; Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Alieu K. Jammeh; Commissioner for Social Affairs, Africa Union Commission, Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko; and President, Pan African Youth Union, Ms. Francine Muyumba.
Tekno, Falz, others are MTN Pulse ambassadors
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Talented musicians that includes Made Men Music act, Tekno, Comic musician, Falz and Skales have been announced as ambassadors for the newly re-launched product, MTN Pulse, a youth oriented data and lifestyle plan. The trio will be joining the likes of Tiwa Savage, Sound Sultan, Kcee, Don Jazzy, Banky W and others who are also ambassadors of the telecommunication brand. However, the trio in no short moment since its unveiling have featured in few ad commercials that will be begin airing anytime soon. Fans are already full of
expectation on what the Falz character will look like in the commercials as he has gained more popularity since his debut into music scene with his Falz accent.
children for celebrities out of wedlock. mother until love turns you into a wife. With the current baby mama trend in our society today, it is advisable we think carefully before taking any step that will irrevocably change Similarly, Dancehall singer, Patoranking said he was not interested in going along with the trend. Patoranking, born Patrick Okorie, who took to social media to disclose his relationship status, revealed that he was still single and more concerned about his career. ``If I tell you that I want to marry right now, would you not lie me down and beat me? I am single. `Right now, I am just concerned about my career and family. Marriage is
Toyin
Patoranking
he wrote.
Wizkid to perform with American star, Chris Brown perform alongside American star, Chris Brown at the one hell of a nite concert billed to hold at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam on June 11, 2016. Wizkid has made laudable achievement this year with Drake and Kyla, which is currently the number 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other acts scheduled to perform on the night includes R&B singer, August Alsina, rappers French Montana and Cassey Veggies, singer Hoody Baby. It would be recalled that Wizkid and Chris Brown
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Entertainment Correspondent Mutiat Alli
Chris Brown and Wizkid
May 2015, in South Africa.
Society Correspondent Abimbola Obatayo
Photography Quadri Olowolagba
Graphics Daniel Ekiye