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THE NATION ON SUNDAY MAY 13, 2012
Excitement, as The Place hosts Skales
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Double celebration as the Bekes launch twin album
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T was double celebration for the Damilola and Olubukunola Bekes, a singing couple as they teamed up for a launch of their separate solo albums. At a well attended event held which took place at The Incubator, Lekki, the albums; His Praise and Mighty God were formally presented to the gospel loving public. Unveiling the works, Matron of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Mrs. Adenike Adegboye said that the gift of music is given to some people to lift up the downcast. “This is a time of celebration. We are not mourning. Where would you love to be if not a place of singing and dancing? Everything about Christ is to the glory of the Almighty God and that is one more reason why releasing these albums is important,” she declared. The album launch featured single appearances and a joint performance by the couple. It also served as an opportunity to formally make known, their singing group.
“I give praise to God because I believe that He has done so much for me. I thank God for He has done something extraordinary for me today. We are both one but we decided to make two separate albums because God has blessed us with quality songs. We have a lot to give out to people so we decided to make both albums. For the purpose of this launch, we decided to come together because we cannot organise two launches. That is why we came together to launch both albums,” Damilola, a saxophonist for the RCCG enthused. An equally excited Olubukunola said that she is happy the albums berth. In her words, touching lives through music has always been a life goal. “It has been quite hectic putting the albums together but God has been there for us. I hope that through these albums, people will find salvation. It is inspirational. Our aim of doing it in the first place is to inspire people and to lead souls to Christ,” she said.
T was fun and excitement as close friends, fans and well wishers gathered at The Place Bar, GRA on Wednesday May 2, 2012 for an exclusive gig in honour of EME's rapper, Skales. The rapper who is presently working on the EME compilation album alongside Banky W and Wizkid says 'It was another opportunity to mix and mingle with my friends again; and I am humbled by the gesture from The Place.' According to the managers at The Place Bar (organizers of the event) the get-together was done in honour of Skales' extraordinary talent and his remarkable effort at doing what many would have thought impossible. The event attracted other acts such as Banky W, Flowsick, Reminisce, Dee Money, Masterkraft, Uche Odoh and other close friends of Skales. “Skales is a talented artiste, and we admire the fact that he has been able to combine singing, schooling and rapping well” Manager of The place Bar, Deji Hudeyin said. •Skales
I used to sag my jeans, but I can't do that anymore —Zaaki Azzay
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HE next time you come across this Benue State born singer and rapper of repute, Zaaki Azzay, don't forget to give him due respect. Just recently the musician was conferred the chieftaincy title of Masoyin Yan Arewa of Lagos State Meaning “The love and the heart of Northern People in Lagos State”. Bestowed by the leader/head of the Northern People in
Lagos State, Alhaji Aminu Idris Yaro, Zaaki is happy that his people appreciate him and what he's doing. “I feel honoured. It is more responsibility for me as more of my people from the North will be looking up to me not just as an artiste but also as a leader, an ambassador”. Asked what will change about him now Zaaki said, “I used to sag my jeans
but now I can't do that anymore. The way I portray myself generally in public will have to change,” he said. No doubt it is an honour well deserving for the musician who has over the years been able to put his people, the North on the Nigerian music map through his music and contribution in the entertainment industry. Apart from having six albums to his credit, Zaaki has broken new grounds as a broadcaster. His TalkShow, “True Nigerians” has featured some of the most prominent personalities in the country. They include Pat Utomi, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oyeka Onwenu among others.
'T.W.O Legit' DVD compilation
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EPUTED for their hilarious and sensational music, the multiple awardwinning couple, T.W.O, has officially released their 4th music video. The classic video album compilation is laced with traditional folklore and a comical storyline. Awardwinning video directors, Clarence Peters and Gbenga Salu were carefully selected by the couple to picture their style into reality. Clarence Peters credited with the use of colours and creative prowess when shooting and editing music videos brought that quality to bear in 'Zombie', 'Fine Bara' and 'Hit the Dance Floor' videos. The video being the first in the series had all the catchy flavour and comical tendencies. The couple appeared in military camouflage to reinterpret Fela Anikulapo's 'Zombie' into an emotional love song. Track 2, 'Fine Bara', a comedy music scene, featured high profile comedian, Owen G and Koffi. Tunde Obe acted as an articulate, polished and educated street beggar, on the street of Lagos, who conned benefactors in the business district into receiving alms. The video expresses
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various ways by which desperate street beggars conduct their trade. Away from usual trend, in Track 5, T.W.O explored different trends, adrift from status quo, where they featured reggae star; Rymzo, in their dancehall reggae track,' Hit the Dance Hall'. In the video, Clarence exhibited his unusual dexterity, as the video was characterized with colours and glitz. Gbenga Salu, the awardwinning 3D animation video director, directed Track3, 'Two Legit', 'Believe Me', and 'Atewo'. He showed his graphics skills, through illustrating every track to taste. In 'T.W.O Legit' video, which happens to be the album title, the video expresses T.W.O's versatility by alarming critics that they are too legit to quit the music industry. The video explores all avenues of elaborate lifestyle associated with world class artistes, while T.W.O takes you through their island of wealth and glamour. Track 4, 'Believe Me', is a soul rhythm, which attempts to showcase the undying love between the two lovers, the love song illustrate every drama in love and the attending sacrifice. Track 6,'Atewo' is a praise song culled from a popular gospel folk. The video reflects features capable of making it an evergreen video. It features both Jay Martins and Terry G praising God in their own way.