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Rhythm Unplugged
Rhythm Unplugged is a music concert in West Africa. CEO of the Flytime Group, Cecil Hammond, organised the first concert in 2004. The annual concert is organised by Flytime Promotions, a subsidiary of the Flytime Group. The 2011 Lagos edition of Rhythm Unplugged unveiled artists including Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay. Rhythm Unplugged concerts featured dialoguing co-hosts, notably, co-hosts Julius Agwu and Okey Bakassi, who hosted several Flytime Promotions events in the early years. Rhythm Unplugged also pioneered the extensive artist line-up for single concert events in Nigeria. History Rhythm Unplugged was first organised by Cecil Hammond in 2004 via his company Flytime Promotions. The entertainment event was designed to promote Nigerian musicians and comedians at a time when the Nigerian music industry was just gaining recognition on the international music scene. Conception The first Rhythm Unplugged concert was held in 2004 at Fantasyland in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Mighty
Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu (born 28 October 1983), simply known as Duncan Mighty, is a Nigerian musician, singer, and music producer from Obio-Akpor, Rivers State. Though his musical style demonstrates a high-level of genre versatility, it is also heavily influenced by the sounds and culture of his people as most of his songs are sung in his native Ikwerre language. Wene Mighty released his debut full-length album ''Fully Loaded (Koliwater)'' in 2009, which was a commercial success. The 22-track album yielded popular songs such as "Ijeoma", "Scatter My Dada", "Ako Na Uche" and drew the attention of many music lovers across the country. His second studio album, ''Legacy (Ahamefuna) was'' released in 2010 with a lesser number of 15 tracks than its predecessor. The album was also very well received by fans and music aficionados. Tracks like "Obianuju" and "Port Harcourt son" brought him international fame and huge fan following. He received three nominations at the 6th Annual N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Go Dye
Francis Agoda (born April 4, 1979), popularly known as I Go Dye is a Nigerian comedian. He is a motivational speaker, writer and social crusader. He has organized several international comedy shows such as "I go Dye Standing." Biography Early life Francis Agoda was born on April 4, 1979 in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. As a young child, he grew up at Okpara water side with his grandmother, Queen Agnes, where he saw the numerous challenges facing rural settlements in Nigeria. This insight has motivated him to address some of these issues through his comedy and publications. A review of his creativity dates back to his elementary school days at Ighogbadu Primary School, and College of Commerce, Warri Delta State. During his school days he was a member of the Junior Engineering Technical Society and was made the zonal project manager to represent Delta State. In 1992, as a young kid, he met the first executive governor of Delta State Olorogun Felix Ibru after he exhibited unu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bovi
Bovi Ugboma is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like ''Bovi: Man on Fire'' across the globe. He is married to his wife, Kris Asimonye Ugboma and 42 years of age. Early life and education Bovi Ugboma was born in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. He attended UNIBEN staff school for his primary education. In 1991, he was enrolled in Government College, Ughelli in Delta State. For disciplinary reasons and fear from his parents of his development as a youth, he was removed from boarding school and transferred to Edokpolor grammar school in Benin city where they lived. That move proved non-productive and he moved to his third secondary school, Boys model secondary school, Onicha Olona, an all boarding school. After completing his secondary education, he gained admission in 1998 to Delta State University where he studied Theatre Arts. Comedy career 2007 Bovi began his career in April 2007, starring in the sitc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Runtown
Douglas Jack Agu (born 19 August 1989), better known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. Biography Runtown was born on 19 August 1989 in Enugu but grew up partly in Abuja and Lagos, where he finished his primary education. After the death of his father, he moved to Abuja with his mother, who was working in the Ministry of Health. In 2014 he released " Gallardo", a song which features vocals from Davido and was released as the first single off his debut studio album ''Ghetto University''. Gallardo went on to win "Best Collaboration of the Year" at the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On 23 November 2015, Runtown released his debut studio album titled ''Ghetto University'' via MTN Music Plus through Eric Many Entertainment. The album generated over ₦35million on the music portal thus earning him a spot in the list of "Top 5 Most Streamed Artist". On 4 November 2016, Runtown released the ballad "Mad Over You", which chart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skales
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng (born 1 April 1991), better known by his stage name Skales (an acronym for Seek Knowledge Acquire Large Entrepreneurial Skills), is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2000, he started writing rap songs in Kaduna, Nigeria. Between 2007 and 2008, he travelled to Jos to work with Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang. In 2008, he entered the Zain Tru Search competition and won the competition's North Central region. His debut single "Must Shine" received numerous spin on the Rhythm FM stations in Lagos, Jos and Abuja. He later relocated to Lagos and signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009. Skales has collaborated with numerous artists, including Akon, eLDee, tekno, Harmonize, Jeremiah Gyang, Banky W. and Knighthouse. His well-known songs include "Shake Body", "Mukulu", "Keresimesi", "Komole", "My Baby", "Take Care of Me" and "Denge Pose". After leaving E.M.E in May 2014, he set up the independent OHK Music record label. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yemi Alade
Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the ''Peak Talent Show'' in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single "Johnny" in 2014. Since then Yemi has gained prominence in the music industry and considered one of the biggest artists in Africa. Following the releases of her albums ''King of Queens'' and '' Mama Africa'' with huge commercial success recorded for both albums, she embarked on world tours consecutively. Alade released her debut album ''King of Queens'' on 2 October 2014, and the album produced her most successful single Johnny and other singles like "Kissing", "Tangerine" and "Taking Over Me" featuring Phyno. The album was nominated for Album of the year at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards and the 2015 Headies Awards. On 25 March 2016, Alade released her second album titled ''Mama Africa'' which produced singles like "Na Gode", "TumBum" and "Ferra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waje
Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, which is the first letter from each word from the phrase "Words Aren't Just enough" is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square’s "Omoge Mi". Waje was also featured on the duo's 2008 hit track "Do Me". Moreover, she contributed vocals to Banky W's "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira". In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of ''The Voice'' Nigeria. In 2018, on its final season of Africa Magic telenovela, '' Battleground'', Waje was recurred. Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera on Afrocritik describes Waje as: "one of the undisputed queens of Soul music in Nigeria, and that a good argument could be made that she has had the best vocal run in the music scene over the past fifteen years." Early life Waje was born September 1, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. She is the firstborn and the first daughter in her family. She grew up in Benin City, following her paren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patoranking
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May, 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He started his music career doing underground collaborations, with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone. He signed a record deal with K-Solo's Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing "Up in D Club" under the outfit. Patoranking became a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating with Timaya on his song "Alubarika". In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released "Girlie O", a single that put him in the limelight. On 9 February 2015, Patoranking announced on Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records. on September 28 Patoranking released a song titled Abule which he released ahead of his album scheduled to be released later in 2020. He once said, in 2020 that he once got inspiration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harp Lager
''Harp Lager'' is an Irish lager created in 1959. Formerly produced at the Great Northern Brewery in Dundalk, it is now brewed in Dublin. It is a major lager brand throughout most of Northern Ireland, but is now rarely available in the Republic of Ireland. History ''Harp Lager'' was first produced in 1960 as a bottled beer by the Guinness company (now Diageo), in response to the trend among drinkers in Ireland and Britain towards Continental lager. Guinness converted its Dundalk brewery into a modern lager production plant with the guidance of Dr. Herman Muender, a distinguished German brewer. Various names were considered for the brand, including ''Atlas'', ''Cresta'' and ''Dolphin'', before ''Harp'' was chosen. The brand was marketed with the Brian Boru harp as its emblem. By 1961 a consortium of brewers, Courage, Barclay & Simonds, Scottish & Newcastle, Bass, Mitchells & Butlers and Guinness, grouped together as Harp Lager Ltd to brew and market the beer. Courage's Alton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' L.I.F.E'' (2013). In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally. His third studio album, '' Outside'', marked his major-label debut. In 2019, he won Best International Act at the 2019 BET Awards, and was announced as an Apple Music Up Next artist. His fourth studio album, ''African Giant'', was released in July 2019 and won Album of the Year at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and was nominated for a Best World Music Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. He was awarded the African Artist of the year at the 2020 VGMA's. Burna Boy released his fifth studio album, '' Twice as Tall'', in August 2020, which was nominated for the same category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment) In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik label. In May 2012, P-Square signed a record distribution deal with Universal Music South Africa. On 25 September 2017, numerous media outlets reported that the group disbanded. Reports about a breakup surfaced after Peter reportedly sent a termination letter to the group's lawyer. Prior to this report, the duo disbanded in 2016, supposedly over a disagreement about the role of their manager. On 17 November 2021, the duo ended their long time feud and reconciled. On 21 July 2022, P-Square released two new singles titled "Jaiye (Ihe Geme)" and "Find Somebody" as a worldwide hit for their reconciliation. History The twins Peter and Paul Okoye were born on 18 November, 1981 in Anambra State, Nigeria. Their parents are Mrs J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
