Wednesday 17 July 2013

Music - Wales- "Indian tone" (prod by Azegin)

Wales is currently based in South africa studing music, and
 here is his new single "Indian tone" produced by rising
 producer azegin who produced rap hit sinle "Eleda maasun"
for seriki. India tone is a potential hit jam ...enjoy
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Jay-Z Speaks On Singning Lil Wayne, Beyonce’s Pregnancy & Releasing An Album With Nas

Jay-z Lil WayneFollowing his Twitter Q&A and interview with Angie Martinez on Hot 97, Jay-Z was in the hot seat on Power 105.1?s “The Breakfast Club.” During his hour-long conversation with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, he revealed why he didn’t sign Lil Wayne to Roc-A-Fella, why he won’t do a collaborative album with Nas and address Beyonce’s pregnancy rumours.

2Digits Records CEO Breaks Silence About Artistes/Labels Deal Issues In Nigeria



2Digits Records CEO Breaks Silence About Artistes/Labels Deal Issues In
Nigeria

Abiola Adedokun, the principal Consultant of Nigeria's first Independent
Premium Digital Record Label, 2Digits Records speaks out on the
disadvantages of artistes leaving a Record Label while the Contract
Agreement is still binding.

The Label is the first African Independent Digital Record Label and
premium Nigerian Digital Music Empire.

According to him, “Many Record Label enters into an in explicit contract
agreement with the artiste(s) which are usually prepared by a qualified
Lawyer but usually without the involvement or proper consultation with an
Entertainment Attorney to review the contract as this is their speciality”.

A Record Label should be seen like any other businesses which cater and
protect its customers in terms of goods and services rendered and on the
other hand its investors so as to ensure its continuous existence.

2Digits Records Label boss tells us what a Contract is. “A Contract is an
agreement between two or more people with what is called a Deed of
Agreement.” While a Deed of Agreement should be explicit enough to spell
out clearly the rules and regulations that bind the parties to it, though
this usually comes in some terminologies and Artistes are therefore
strongly advised to have an Entertainment Attorney to finalize their deal
or negotiate it for them as artiste may not be skilled in this area
because this may be detrimental to them in the future most especially when
the proceeds starts coming in.

But my advice is that Artiste should learn to be humble and have patience
as its very common that you don’t always get what you desire at the
initial stage of a business but as time goes on it gets better which gives
room for renegotiation of the initial agreement.

In his words, 2Digits Records is starting off with 4 artistes named
Cheekuh, Dee Dread, ND Dancie and L.U.M.I. The 4 Artistes are known as the
2Digits All stars.

Let’s hope this will be the beginning of a new dawn for the Nigerian Music
Industry as 2Digits Records leads the way for other labels going digitally
as the first Africa's premium digital label with major international deals
with the likes of Sony Music International, Universal Records among
others.

The Debut single of the 2Digits All stars "SUGAR" can be listened to via
Spinlet, and other Mobile Applications platform worldwide and all Download
portals.

To connect with the 2Digits Records & the 2Digits Allstar
follow:@2Digitsrecords and mention #2Digitsallstar
Facebook:2Digits Records
Tumblr:www.2digitsrecords.tumblr.com

www.2digitsrecords.com (Undergoing upgrading)

Globacom -The Official Africa Telecommunications Sponsor For Africa Fashion Week London 2013

The organisers of Africa Fashion Week London are delighted to announce Globacom Limited as the official African telecommunications sponsor for the third edition of Africa Fashion Week London scheduled for 1-3 August 2013 at Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch.

Also the official sponsors for African Arts and Fashion Banquet fundraiser gala presented by AFWL at The Dorchester in support of emerging African designers, Globacom, as Nigeria’s national telecom operator, has consistently brought innovation, quality service delivery and unequalled benefits to its subscribers. Since its inception in 2003, the company has grown to become a major player in the African telecom industry.

With Mrs. Fifi Ejindu, the Nigeria-based architect and businesswoman and Yinka Shonibare MBE, the London-based globally celebrated Nigerian fine artist as patrons, this year's event once again promises to be a huge success which will see over 100 African designers and exhibitors showcasing their designs at the event, taking place in the impressive Truman Brewery space, just off Brick Lane. This years’ AFWL is set to be bigger and better than ever, expected over 20,000 people to attend the event over the course of the three days.
Due to popular demand for the shows, the AFWL team have also announced the availability of a limited number of first come first served free standing tickets which will also allow the holder free entry to the exhibition hall.

AFWL celebrates the work of African and African inspired designers in the UK. The annual event debuted in 2011 and welcomed 4,700 visitors followed by its sophomore edition in 2012 at London Spitalfields  which attracted over 20,000 visitors.
Created by Ronke Ademiluyi CEO, AFWL aims to be the single, biggest African event in the UK.

For more information about Africa Fashion Week London please visit www.africafashionweeklondonweek.com
To participate in AFWL 2013 as a designer or support the event as a sponsor, please emailinfo@africafashionweeklondonuk.com
To order a free standing ticket, visit
www.africafashionweeklondon.com/africafashionweek/standing-ticket
Follow AFWL on
Website: www.africafashionweeklondon.com
Twitter: @africafwl    Facebook: /africafwl      Instagram: africafwl

#BBATheChase: Selly To Face Ghanaian Media On Friday In Ghana

Selly was evicted on Sunday July 14 together with Natasha
I know there are lots of questions for her especially concerning the alleged with Nando. Do you have any question for Selly as we meet her? 

Come watch TAKE HEART live @ Terra Kulture on the 4th 11th 18th 25th of August 2013

Come watch TAKE HEART live @ Terra Kulture on the 4th 11th 18th 25th of August 2013. Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Salvage Victoria Island Lagos.

A HEART RENDING STORY ABOUT A BOY WHO WAS DIAGNOSED OF A HEART DISEASE.

TRAGICALLY FOR HIM TO LIVE ANOTHER LIFE MUST ALREADY BE OVER.

Tiwa Savage Joins Iyanya, Praiz, Kcee As MTN Ambassador – Says “I Don Port O!”

Tiwa
Mavin Records Lady artiste Tiwa Savage officially penned down her contract with MTN which made her join the league of MTN ambassadors.

She shared a picture of the moment on her Instagram page with the caption:
“MTN ambassador, I don port o. God you are so good to me #mtn #onceuponatime #powermoves #blessed”

Tiwa

Other artistes who have officially signed their contracts include Iyanya, Kcee, and Praiz.

Tiwa Savage who just released her début album, “Once Upon A Time” is also a Pepsi ambassador. The rumour had surfaced earlier in the year that she was going to join the band of MTN ambassadors but with no official announcement. Well, the songstress has finally confirmed the lingering rumour… Congrats tiwa

This Good Music From (Bangin) Ohun Ayo

Its your (Boy-Friend) Bangin that’s his signature tune would say, This is sensational music and it exhumes brilliance; well suited for weddings but of course, this song can be played on every other good/happy day.  New love wedding banger (Ohun Ayo) produced by Kosoro. Listen up and share your thoughts. | ENJOY!!!
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Tara Durotoye covers July/August edition of TW magazine


[Africa's BRIGHTEST & BEST: See the 10 nominees for The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year 2013]

Grace-Ihejiamaizu
Saran Kaba JoneAfrica's BRIGHTEST & BEST: See the 10 nominees for The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year 2013

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the long list for the biggest youth award on the continent, the Young Person of the Year - The Africa Prize. The Future Awards Africa which has been described by the World Bank as ‘The Nobel Prize for Young Africans’, partners with the African Union (AU) this year.

“As is the tradition, the nominees for Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize, were drawn from a huge pool of talented trailblazers across Africa, who are making tremendous contributions around the globe,” said Dr. Raymonde Agossou, Head, Division for Human Capacity and Youth Development, African Union Commission. “We are extremely proud of our honorees this year. Working with The Future Project to compile this impressive list was refreshing.”

The winner of this award will be announced at the awards ceremony to hold in August 2013, in addition, all the honourees will be given plaques.

“We are extremely pleased with our honourees and the entire list presented by The Future Project  this year, at every turn, these young African stars inspire us,” said Tonye Cole, Managing Director  of Sahara Energy who is a member of the Audit Committee for The Future Awards. “We are also extremely grateful to the African Union Commission for partnering with us this year.”

The seventy-five (75) nominees for the other 15 categories of The Future Awards Africa 2013 were announced on the 10th of July, 2013.

This edition of The Future Awards is hosted in partnership with the youth office of the African Union Commission, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and nominations for the biggest prize, Young Person of the Year is Africa-based. The honourees automatically qualify as one of the 50 Young Africans Making a Difference on the Continent to be celebrated by the African Union at its 50th Anniversary Celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in October, 2013.

Previous Young Person of the Year winners include malaria scientist Ify Aniebo, award-winning writer Chimamanda Adichie, NASA scholar Tosin Otitoju, agriculture entrepreneur, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, and multiple award winning journalist, Idris Akinbanjo who beat out Jason Njoku, Linda Ikeji, Chinwe Njoku, Peter and Paul Okoje (Psquare), and D’banj to clinch the coveted award last year.

Media Partners include Channels Television, Punch Newspapers, Silverbird TV, Nigeria Info, BellaNaija, LindaIkejiBlog, Premium Times, 360Nobs, Nigeria News Desk, LadunLiadiBlog, Information Nigeria, The Guardian Life, RB Magazine, and Jobberman. Official Media Partners are Africa Magic, Venture Africa, TW Magazine, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, and Y!/YNaija.com.

For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or www.thefutureafrica.com

YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR - THE AFRICA PRIZE 2013 HONOUREES

LUDWICK MARISHANE  – SOUTH AFRICA (22)

South Africa’s youngest patent holder and serial inventor, Ludwick Marishane is the founder of DryBath, the world’s only non-water based germicidal bath substitute lotion for the whole body which has sold 162 units as at 2012. He was rated as the best student entrepreneur in the world (Global Champion of the Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards 2011), one of the 12 winners of Google's annual Zeitgeist Young Minds Competition, and appeared on Huffington Post and Ted Talks in 2012.

WILLIAM KAMKWAMBA – MALAWI (25)

A student in the Dartmouth College class of 2014, William Kamkwamba is a Malawian inventor and author who rose to global fame when he built a windmill to power some electrical appliances at their family house back at the age of 14. In 2012, Kamkwamba published his autobiography, an inspirational book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope and a documentary about Kamkwamba, called William and the Windmill, won the Documentary Feature Grand Jury award at SXSW in 2013.

ASHISH J. THAKKAR - UGANDA (32)

Ashish J. Thakkar is the Managing Director of Mara Group, a conglomerate he founded at the age of 15 which includes IT, real estate, manufacturing companies, and more with operations in 26 countries, spanning four continents, and employing over 7,000 people worldwide.

SARAN KABA JONES - LIBERIA (31)