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Gists Flux Factory Signer, Okiemute Releases New EP The name Okiemute is not new to the entertainment industry. The pop culture music crooner who just got signed to Flux Factory, spearheaded by music producer, GospelOnDeBeatz, is known for her hit singles, “African Wonder�, “Wosa� and “Money� – collaboration with Moonchild, Sanelly and GospelOnDeBeatz. Touted as one of the fastest rising stars in African pop culture, her music career took centre stage as a solo artiste when she won the MTN Project Fame West Africa Season nine in 2016, after which she released her first single titled “Good Luving�. She would later release her first EP in 2017, which became a huge success and was produced by some of Africa’s top producers among them, Masterkraft and GospelOnDeBeatz. In 2019, her collaboration “Money� off GospelOnDeBeatz’s album FLUX was at number four on MTV Base top 10 countdown. She recently released her new EP titled A Star and the video of her single Trouble. The four-track EP features “Turn Up�, “Lau Lau�, “Trouble� and “Omokalakuta.� The album is a fusion of Urban-Afro tracks which is an expression of Okiemute’s versatility as an artiste. Speaking ahead of the release, she said: “Finally, so ecstatic to share this new project with my fans across Africa and around the world. This body of work is a blend of different genres so that everyone could relate with my music. With this EP, I hope to share my new sound to the world and hope you all love it.� Okiemute is set to make her maiden East African media run in December to promote the new EP and meet her music fans in the region. Ahead of the trip, she said: “I have so much planned for you my East African family. I am looking forward to this trip so I can meet all of you and hopefully get to collaborate on a few projects with artistes in the region.
Sweet sensation anniversary draw
Sweet Sensation Celebrates 25th Anniversary Iseoluwa Out with New
Okiemuta and friends
Single, ‘Yes I Can’ Talented teen inspirational artiste, Iseoluwa Abidemi is out with yet another inspirational and mind-blowing single titled ‘Yes I Can’, which is already gathering a lot of media buzz since its release. With a touch by producer extraordinaire, Ambassador Wole Oni, the new song is a quest to see every child believe in his/ her potentials by being focused, tenacious and dedicated. It will interest you that the content of this new body of work is the central theme of Iseoluwa’s soon to be released Album. Speaking on the new song, Iseoluwa disclosed that the new work cuts across all age brackets but with utmost focus on children/youths to believe in themselves and never give up at any point in time. She added, “This is a project so dear to my heart and I can’t wait to get positive responses and impact the new song will gather.� It is pertinent to note that come Sunday, November 24, 2019, the official floating of the Yes I Can N.G.O./Album launch will hold at the Eko Hotels & Suites with Headliners like Amb. Wole Oni, Bee-Jay Sax, Tope Alabi, Tim Godfrey, Laolu Gbenjo, Mercy Chinwo and Mike Abdul. Speaking on the plans for the NGO/Album launch, Iseoluwa noted the essence was to influence the world positively, using her music as a major tool, while simultaneously appreciating God’s wonderful work in her life. “I feel so excited as a young singer because music has always been one of my foremost means of expression. I use it to express the mind of God; to encourage people; to Worship God; I am passionate about Music; but I hope to be a lawyer in future,� she said. Iseoluwa
Nancy Isime, Kiss Daniel, Others Nominated for Maya Awards
Ajibola
Preparation are on for the 7th edition of the Moreklue All Youth African Awards, better known as ‘Maya Awards, which the organisers said would be bigger and better outing. In its 7th edition, the award stands on its core value which is created out of the desire to celebrate and motivate the skills and greatness of the average African youth and over time the platform has equally celebrated the socio-economic development and enterprising skills of the average African youths. The organisers added: “The awards’ event is proud to deliver a platform that truly reflects the character and cadence of the African rich heritage and power.� The CEO and creative director of Maya Awards, Mr. Ademola Ajibola disclosed that this year, the platform has a total of 83 categories spanning entertainment, entrepreneur, fashion, politics, sports, amongst others and one of such categories includes music act of the year with top stars that include Mayorkun, Kiss Daniel, Falz, Simi, Adekunle Gold, Teni, Best Actress 2019 category includes Jemima Osunde, Bimbo Ademoye, Tana Adelana, Nkechi Sunday, Nancy Isime, Mercy Macjoe, amongst others. Best Actor 2019 includes Timini Egbuson, Walter Anga, Fredrick Leonard, Enyinna Nwigwe, Lateef Adedimeji, and Sambasa Nzeribe, among others.
One of the foremost Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Sweet Sensation is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Sweet Sensation is giving out home appliances as a form of appreciation of its teeming customer. The restaurant chain said this anniversary was dedicated wholly to rewarding its customers slated to end on 8th of November at their Ikeja GRA outlet. Sweet Sensation has revolutionised how Nigerians eat these last few decades. Pioneering the incorporation of local meals into the menus of Nigerian QSR, the organisation has continued to innovate over the years because they understand their place as leaders in the industry. Speaking on the anniversary, the founder, CEO and Managing Director, Lady Kehinde Kamson, said: “From our humble beginnings at Ilupeju in 1994, it’s been 25 sensational years of serving Nigeria sweetness, and we are looking forward to the next 25 years knowing that they will be even more amazing. Our journey to 25 hasn’t been easy. Along the way, from making Nigeria’s best pastries, we have made your favourite local and intercontinental dishes ready whenever you want them. We have also created unique brands, such as SweetHeart Bread, OMG Cakes, Boga Masta, Sweet Scoop, amongst others.� Lately, the company has brought a lot of innovation in the food service industry, with the recently launched Funsation, Yardstick, and Yippee. These three outlets in Opebi, Ikeja GRA and Egbeda have since been revamped to reflect these new brand concepts which would be the new face of Sweet Sensation. The company promised the general public that in a short time every outlet will be revamped to take this new face. They promised to make Nigerians have a wonderful dining experience. “We understand that people love to easily order food from their mobile phones and have it delivered. To satisfy this need we will be launching a mobile app soon that will enable people to order their favourite meals and snacks. We will continue to innovate to serve you better, so you can also expect more innovations in the not too distant future,� Lady Kehinde Kamson added.