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THE NATION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014
SHOWBIZ The Experience 2014: Don Moen, Sinach, others billed for show
Opa William’s holds The Evening
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HE annual interdenominational gospel concert, The Experience, known to feature some of the best-known musical talents around the world, will be holding its 9th edition at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan otonight. Hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the concert, which debuted in December 2006 with thousands of persons in attendance, has rapidly gained momentum at its second outing. The Experience presently has become one of the largest gospel musical concerts in
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Africa. According to reports, artistes to
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be expected at the show include, Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin, Sinach, Frank Edwards, Micah Stampley, Chevelle Franklyn,
Chioma Jesus, Nathaniel Bassey, Israel Houghton, Angella Christie, Onos, Midnight Crew and Freke among others.
OMEDY merchant, Opa Williams, popular for his show, A Night of a Thousand Laugh, is set to hold The Evening, a black tie event, which he said will showcase the best of Nigerian entertainers. The show holds at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, this Sunday. William said the main focus of the event is to create a networking forum and raise funds to empower spinal cord injury patients as well as those challenged by mobility as a result of accidents or other disasters. Those who will be performing at the show are Yinka Ayefele, The Spirit of the Drum group, The Marina choir, Yaw and Gordons.
Dayo Amusa’s Unforgivable steals show at YMAA
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AST Sunday, November 30, 2014, was a day of celebration for Yoruba movie star, Dayo Amusa, as her movie, Unforgivable, clinched five laurels at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA), which took place at WOCDIF Centre,
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Oshogbo, Osun State. The movie, which featured several cross-over artistes, won in the Best Actress, Best Film, Best Cross Over, Achievement in Directing and Best Child Act cat-
egories. Unforgivable stars Mike Ezuruonye and Desmond Elliot in a rare outing, where the notable English language movie stars thrill fans with their ability to speak Yoruba. While Amusa won the Best Actress diadem, Ezuruonye was named Best Cross Over Act. Elliot and Titilayo Shobo also got the Achievement in Directing and Best Child Act respectively. Other awardees on the night include, Murphy Afolabi, as Best Actor in a Lead Role for Babalaje; Yinka Quadri, Best Actor in a Supporting Role; Aishat Abimbola, Best Actress in a Supporting Role; Sanyeri, Best Comedy Act; Gbenga Okunola, Achievement in Editing for Arekereke; Ahmed Alawiye, Enter-
tainer in an Acting Role and Yewande Adekola, Most Promising Act for her role in Kudi Klepto. Achievement in Cinematography went to Lakasagba, Best Comedy Film went to Okola Lamerika, Best Cultural Film went to Irugbin, Achievement in Makeup went to Tope Adeoye, Best Marketer went to Epsalum Production, while Iyabo Ojo’s Pinkies Foundation won the Achievement in Social Responsibility award. High point of the ceremony was the YMAA Honours, which went to veteran actors; Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande), Kola Oyewo, Grace Adejobi (Iya Oshogbo), Toyin Adegbola (Asewo to re Mecca) and Deji Aderemi (Olofa Ina).
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Lagos Countdown: 2face, Olamide, others set to thrill
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Rodney releases video for Baba Loke
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INNER of the maiden edition of Naija Street Champ, Rodney Edemhanria, aka ‘Rodney the Monster’, has released the most anticipated video for his debut hit single, Baba Loke. Shot in Lagos, the video was di-
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rected by Cardoso Imagery, the company noted for the visuals of waorks by artistes such as AY.com, Seriki ft Oritsefemi and Klever Jay ft May D among others. The video, which is released under Unmissable Music record label, according to the artiste, is dream come true for his budding music career. He disclosed that work is currently ongoing on more hit tracks for the airwaves. “I am very excited and proud to announce the release of my first official video for Baba Loke. I am indebted to Unmissable Incentives Limited, my producers, ID Cabbasa, D’Tunes and Terry G for their immense contribution to my career,’’ he said Rodney who recently performed at the 2014 edition of the Nigerian Sports Award, alongside 9ice and Black Magic, hinted that he has another two hot singles in the works. While commending Cardozo Imagery for the creativity it brought into the video, Rodney stated that the video promises to be one of the best music videos of 2014, especially among the ones shot and produced in Nigeria.
ITH the year coming to an end, private and corporate bodies are reported to be gearing up with different events to make it memorable for clients and consumers. One of such events is the annual Lagos Countdown, which usually starts around Chrustmas and flows to the early hours of the New Year. The show, which enters its 3rd edition this year, according to organisers, already has a great line-up of artistes who will be thrilling fun seekers. Scheduled to take place at the EKO Atlantic Bar beach stretch on Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos, the show is expected to be host by Gbenga Adeyinka, Jimmie and Fade Ogunro of Beat FM. Also, some of the artistes already lined up for performances include, 2face, Olamide, Wizkid,
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Iyanya, MI, Ice Prince, Daddy Showkey, Seyi Shay and Shina Peters.
Other activities for the event are, DJ battle, Karaoke night, Open mic night, Christmas party/ family day and the grand finale, being the Concert Crossover Night. According to Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mr. George Noah, activities for this year’s Countdown will be bigger and better. He said: “We are hoping to give Lagosians and visitors a Countdown experience like never before” He further stated that the agency is better positioned to host this year’s event, based on its experience over the last two years. Lagos Countdown is an annual event of the Lagos State Government.
Wizkid delves into fashion By Medeme Ovwe
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OPULAR singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has revealed his intention to join some of the performing artistes who have veered into fashion business. Wizkid, via his Instagram page, said he is venturing into fashion with the launch of a new line of snap backs in conjunction with DJ Nu Kidd. Snapback is an urban slang term for an adjustable flat brim baseball cap. He stated: “DJ Nu Kidd and I decided to make you all fresh new snapbacks! Dates soon! Limited edition! #StarBoy!” Some of the notable artistes that have embraced fashion business include Genevieve, Ruggedman and kaffy.
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