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Solidstar again! ..returns with “Grace and Glory”
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Music superstars battle for star prize ...as Project Fame ends today By IYABO AINA AND ADERONKE ADEYERI
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HE grand finale of the most popular musical reality show project Fame has been slated for today in Lagos. The degree of excitement, extraordinary musical craftsmanship and entertainment, in the past weeks, leaves the show ’s
teeming audience yearning for more from the six contestants.,who Joke Silva, the Principal of the musical reality show’S academy, referred to as ‘the powerful six’. Olawale, Immaculate, Omolayo, Rowland, Margaret and Niniola ensured their extraordinary talents and nine weeks of hard-work were not a waste. Confronted with the ingenuity of the twelve other
contestants, at this year’s edition of the MTN Project Fame West Africa, the six finalists delivered, week-in-week-out, with admirable gusto and great musical performances that had the academy’s panel of judges, faculty members and the audience spread over the entire West African sub-region, commending their craftsmanship. Also, celebrities and hip-hop stars continue to shower encomiums on the contestants. Banky W said, ‘this year ’s contestants performed as if they were superstars already’. Even Wizkid, who doubles as Pepsi and MTN brand ambassador, admitted this much: ‘these guys are good’.
How Briggs family won MDA By ANOZIE EGOLE
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T was an atmosphere of excitement and merriment at the Conventional Center, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, last weekend as the Briggs family, stole the votes of
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the fans with their electrifying performances and dance steps in the season seven grand finale of the popular family dance show , Maltina Dance All, which was sponsored by Nigerian breweries to emerge the winner.
This year's edition was tagged, “Evolution”. The show could be said to have lived up to its billings by fans after a light entertainment all sponsored by the brand, Maltina. Comedian “Laff up” of stand up Nigerian never allowed the audience to get bored as he kept cracking rib breaking jokes just to light up the fans. There was also a slight dancing competition among children there present and a package was given to the winner and the runner ups as well. Hosted by Osas Ighodaro, who reeled out the programs of the event. The four families that made it to the final stage were called upon to perform one after the other.
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FTER dropping such hits as “Omotena, Skibo, Oluchi ft. Flavour and Knockout', Solidstar is set to rule the airwaves again as he concludes plans to drop his highly anticipated second studio album come October 1. The album is being dropped to mark the nation's 53 independence celebration. Already, pundits are optimistic that the starstudded album titled, “Grace & Glory” has what it takes to revolutionize the nation’s hip hop scene. The 22 track album,featured some of the nation's finest acts including Olamide, Flavour, Timaya, Inyanya, Xcellente, Vector among others. Signed onto Achievas Entertainment, Solidstar explains that 'One Nigeria” is a unity song that is, “specially dedicated to the centenary celebration of the country as an entity, ahead of next year ’s celebration. “It is our little contribution to the unity, peace and love that our nation needs, especially at this critical moment.” Commenting on the album which will be marketed and distributed by Obaino Music, CEO of Achievas Entertainment, Mr. Paul Cole Chiori (Ossy) stated that the album was a follow up to Solidstar ’s debut entitled “One In A Million.” “He showed class and maturity in his delivery and lyrics. Solidstar has been growing from strength to strength in the music business and we are very proud of his humble achievements so far.” Youthful Ossy, further disclosed that two hot videos would soon hit the airwaves alongside a •Solidstar show at O2 Arena in London on October 6.
Haven Homes celebrates 2face EKPENBOR GRACE
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n order to show appreciation for his artistic ingenuity, Haven Homes, promoters and developers of lifestyle living recently took time out to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most talented music stars, 2Face Idibia in grand style. The company, which also endorsed the “African Queen” crooner as its roving ambassador decided to celebrate 2Face, for making the top ten in the
•2Face Idibia, and Haven Homes MD/CEO Tayo Sonuga
recently released Ten Bankable Artistes list in Africa by Forbes and Channel O. 2Face clinched the 6th position, having been credited with the oration: “10 million disc and at least 7 million digital scale, multiple ambassadors, one campaign associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist- 2Face Foundation! Apart from getting involved in “Awards Projects” which he explained was aimed at giving back to the society, ensuring peace and addressing the ills of violence, unfairness and injustices among others, the Haven Homes brand recently deployed 2Face’s musical artistry and ingenuity to adapt a theme song that depicts the affordable luxury brand of homes that the company develops. The song is currently on Haven Homes’ website. 2Face had earlier purchased some units of houses from the Haven Homes exquisite stable.