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Thankful (Flavour N'abania Album)
Chinedu Okoli (born 23 November 1983), better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song " Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment. In 2005, he released his self-titled debut album '' N'abania''. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio album, '' Uplifted''. It was supported by the singles " Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", "Adamma", and " Oyi Remix". The album's success made Flavour one of Africa's most sought out artists. He was booked to perform at numerous concerts and social events following ''Uplifted''s release. Early life Flavour, who is well known for his ability to sing fluently in the Igbo language, was born in Enugu State, southeastern region of Nigeria. His family is originally from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria. Flavour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2nd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards ceremony was sponsored by Amstel Malta and the awards were presented by MultiChoice. It took place on 8 March 2014 at Expo Hall, Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. The awards honour excellence in television, film, and digital content creation in the African entertainment industry. The ceremony was televised by DStv and GOtv and hosted by Vimbai Mutinhiri, Osas Ighodaro and IK Osakioduwa. '' Nairobi Half Life'' won four awards and ''Contract'' won Best Overall Movie. Other notable winners included Tope Tedela, who won Best Actor in a Drama for his role in '' A Mile from Home'', and Nse Ikpe Etim, who won Best Actress in a Drama for her performance in '' Journey to Self''. Osita Iheme and Funke Akindele were awarded Best Actor and Actress in a Comedy for ''The Hero'' and ''The Return of Sheri Koko'', respectively. Michelle Bello was honoured with Trailblazer Award, Rita Dominic with the newly-created New Era Award, and P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anambra State
Anambra () is a States of Nigeria, state in Nigeria. It is located in the South East (Nigeria), South-eastern region of the country. The state was created on 27 August 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. The state's capital is Awka, while the state’s largest city is Onitsha which is regarded as one of the largest metropolises in Africa. Nnewi is the second largest commercial and industrial city in Anambra State, and also a known automobile hub within Nigeria and Africa. The state name was inherited from the former Anambra State, a territory that consisted of the present day Enugu State, Anambra State and parts of Ebonyi State. The old Anambra State was formed in 1976 from the former East Central State. The state is named after Omambala River, a river that runs through the state. Anambra is the anglicized form of Omambala River, Omambala. The State capital is A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Refrain
A refrain (from Vulgar Latin ''refringere'', "to repeat", and later from Old French ''refraindre'') is the Line (poetry)">line or lines that are repeated in poetry or in music">poetry.html" ;"title="Line (poetry)">line or lines that are repeated in poetry">Line (poetry)">line or lines that are repeated in poetry or in music—the "chorus" of a song. Poetry, Poetic fixed forms that feature refrains include the villanelle, the virelay, and the sestina. In popular music, the refrain or chorus may contrast with the Verse (popular music), verse melodically, rhythmically, and harmonically; it may assume a higher level of dynamics and activity, often with added instrumentation. Chorus form, or strophic form, is a sectional and/or additive way of structuring a piece of music based on the repetition of one formal section or block played repeatedly. Usage in history Although repeats of refrains may use different words, refrains are made recognizable by reusing the same melody (whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Entertainment Today
The Netng (Nigerian Entertainment Today) also known as ''NET'' is an online entertainment news organisation based in Lagos Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and on ..., Nigeria. It is a leading source of African entertainment, fashion and lifestyle news. Netng formed part of NET Newspaper Limited (NNL) until 2019 when it was acquired by ID Africa. Netng is the organiser of NECLive (Nigerian Entertainment Conference) and the NET Honours. History Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) was established on November 23, 2009, by Ayeni Adekunle. NET also ran as a print media and its printed copies circulated in about 37 major Nigerian cities and sold 10,000 copies weekly. In 2016, NET gradually phased out its print version as many of its readers moved online in search of entertainmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flavour Of Africa
''Flavour of Africa'' is the seventh studio album by Nigerian singer Flavour. It was released on December 4, 2020. Background The album which has a running time of 55 minutes is a 15-track music project which features Fally Ipupa, Tekno, Phyno, Biggie Igba, Beenie Man, Waga G and Larry Gaaga. It also has the guest act of Odumeje. Production credits of the album goes to Masterkraft, Rotimi Keys, Selebobo, Spax, Stadic, Jonny Blaze, Marvio and DJ Tunez. Singles Flavour released Looking Nyash as a single from the album. The song is about the allure of the African woman's backside, and Flavour celebrates and elevates it. Reception Motolani Alake of ''Pulse Nigeria'' opined that the tracklists could have done with a few tweaks, and that the album could have also done without "Sawa Sawa", "Odoyewu" and "Omeihoma". He also noted that "Flavour is unrepentantly African on the album - its title is perfect." In a nutshell, he rated the album 6.9/10. While reviewing the album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umu Obiligbo
Umu Obiligbo are Nigeria duo singer and Highlife musicians named Chukwuebuka Akunwafor Obiligbo and Ifeanyichukwu Okpuozor Obiligbo . They are known for their highlife songs, performances and their Igbo approach to music. They won “Best African Group award” at the “African Muzik Magazine Awards” (AFRIMMA) 2020. Early life Umu Obiligbo are natives of Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. They were born and brought up in Nkpor, a town close to Onitsha where they attended their primary and secondary school. Career Umu Obiligbo released their first album “Ife Di Mma” on 11 February 2014, and released another EP “Udo Ga Di” on 30 December of same year. They released another EP titled “Awele” in December 2018 which featured Flavour in the hit track ‘Awele’ with videos shot afterwards. On April 9, 2019, the duo released a hit track titled ‘Culture’ featuring Flavour and Phyno. On 16 November 2020 they released the album “Sig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wande Coal
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Early life Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolara Oluwayemisi Ojosipe. He is the first of two children. Education Wande Coal began his primary school education at Staff Nursery and Primary School Ijanikin , Lagos State, and later attended Federal Government College Lagos, Federal Government College ijanikin Lagos in Lagos State , for his secondary school education. He then proceeded to University of Lagos, The University of Lagos (Unilag), Lagos State, where he studied Human Kinetics. Career Wande Coal started singing in the teenage choir at his church. He got his first break in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a dancer. He got signed to Don Jazzy's Mo' Hits Records in 2006 and was featured on D'banj's ''RunDown Funk U Up'' album on singles such as "Loke", "Tonosibe" and "Why Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidinma
Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), known mononymously as Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. A native of Imo State, Chidinma was born in Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State. In 2010, she gained prominence after winning the third season of ''Project Fame West Africa''. Chidinma became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart after releasing the music video for her single "Emi Ni Baller". In 2011, she released the Sound Sultan-assisted single "Jankoliko". Her eponymous debut album ''Chidinma'', which was released via the music platform Spinlet, yielded the singles "Jankoliko", "Carry You Go", "Kedike" and "Run Dia Mouth". Chidinma won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards and performed "Kedike" at the ceremony. In May 2021, Chidinma revealed on Instagram that she made a transition to gospel music and is now engaged in Christian ministry. She released the gospel single "Jehovah Overdo" that same month. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blessed (Flavour Album)
''Blessed'' is the third studio album by Nigerian singer Flavour. It was released on October 18, 2012, by 2nite Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Wizboyy and Fally Ipupa. Its production was handled by Masterkraft, Wizzboy, Selebobo, MJay, Del B, J Stunt and Dekumzy. ''Blessed'' was supported by the singles " Kwarikwa (Remix)", "Baby Oku", "Shake", "Chinny Baby" and "Ada Ada". Flavour celebrated the album's release at 2nite, a night club he opened in Enugu State. He invited Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Kcee and Bracket to attend the club's grand opening. Singles The remix of " Kwarikwa", which features vocals by Congolese singer Fally Ipupa, was released as the album's lead single on July 31, 2012. The song's accompanying music video was shot and directed in the United States by Godfather Production. While most of the video was filmed at different residential locations, several sequences with Fally Ipupa were shot in a studio. Masterkraft made a cameo appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiwa Savage
Tiwatope Omolara Savage (born 5 February 1980), known professionally as Tiwa Savage (), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Savage sings in English, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba; her music is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, afropop, pop and hip-hop. Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige. After participating in the UK edition of ''The X Factor'' and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009. Inspired by the growth of the Nigerian music industry, Savage moved back to Nigeria and signed with Mavin Records in 2012. She made an appearance on the label's 2012 compilation album '' Solar Plexus''. Her debut studio album ''Once Upon a Time'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mr Raw
Okechukwu Edwards Ukeje, better known as Mr Raw, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter who was born and raised in Enugu (city), Enugu. A native of Abia State, he previously went by the stage name Dat Nigga Raw and is a pioneer of Igbo rap. Early life Born and raised in Enugu (city), Enugu, he gained prominence during the early 2000s rapping in the Igbo language and Nigerian Pidgin, Pidgin English. Career Raw's debut studio album, ''Right & Wrong'', was released on 7 August 2005. A second album ''Everything Remains Raw'' followed in 2007. His third studio album ''End of Discussion'' was released in October 2010. The album yielded the hit song "O! Chukwu" whose music video won Best Afro Hip Hop Video at the NMVA Awards that year. In 2010, Raw announced that he would change his name from "Dat Nigga Raw" (an acronym of "Dat Nigerian Guy Anakpo Raw" which means "that Nigerian guy called Raw") to "Mr. Raw", stating that the negative connotations associated to the word "nigga" resul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Region, Nigeria
The Eastern Region was an administrative region in Nigeria, dating back originally from the division of the colony Southern Nigeria in 1954. Its first capital was Calabar. The capital was later moved to Enugu and the second capital was Umuahia. The region was officially divided in 1967 into three new states, the East-Central State, Rivers State and South-Eastern State. East-Central State had its capital at Enugu, which is now part of Enugu State. The region had the third-, fourth- and fifth-largest indigenous ethnic groups including Igbo, Ibibio and Ijaw. It was what later became Biafra, which was in rebellion from 1967 to 1970. Geography The Eastern region of Nigeria was geographically located in Southeastern Nigeria. It is bordered by the Niger river in the West and has an administrative and cultural border with the Northern region of Nigeria to the north. The eastern boundary lies between the border of Nigeria and Cameroon and the southern coast is along the Gulf of Guin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
