AFRIFF OPENS WITH A BANG

The 6^th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) opened Sunday night at the newly commissioned Filmhouse-IMAX theatres in Lekki, Lagos. Filmmakers, guests, the media as well as dignitaries from all walks of life turned out for the festival’s opening presentation, the acclaimed Hollywood film, Birth of a Nation, written, directed by and starring Nate Parker, himself a previous AFRIFF participant.

The screening was preceded by a red carpet and open night party. AFRIFF ambassador Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Richard Mofe-Damijo, OC Ukeje, Hilda Dokubo and Mary Remy Njoku were some of the stars spotted in their glam on the red carpet. Business/media executives Jason Njoku, Obi Asika and Adebola Williams also partied in the mix.

Showtime began with a welcome message from AFRIFF patron Herbert Wigwe. The Access Bank CEO pledged a continuous support for the film industry through the bank’s different interventions in the creative sector. He noted the importance of preserving Africa’s legacies via film and urged everyone to get involved in their own different ways.

Actress Lala Akindoju who served as the MC for the evening introduced the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who gave a crisp address, reiterating government’s interest and support for Nollywood. Mohammed noted that as the nation weans itself off its dependence on oil, it has to look inwards for industries that have the potential of putting Nigeria on the business map, and the entertainment industry has been identified as such. He assured that government would do all in its power to make the business environment friendlier for the practitioners.

CEO of Filmhouse Cinemas/Film One Distribution, Kene Mkparu, introduced the opening film, Birth of a Nation, as an African story which every African should see because of its timeliness and relevance. He gave a brief account of Birth of a Nation’s journey from Las Vegas to Lagos and introduced Chike Okonkwo, a Nigerian actor who had an onscreen role in the film. Okonkwo gave a brief welcome message from director, Nate Parker, who expressed his excitement and gratitude for all the support the film has received so far from Africa.

AFRIFF is a week-long programme that runs from November 13 to 19, showcasing about 155 world-standard feature, short and documentary films. Its schedule also encompasses talent development classes, industry workshops and creative discussions.

2016 HEADIES GETS ON THE WAY WITH NOMINEES LIST RELEASED

One of the most anticipated award event in Nigeria #Headies2016 has released its list of Nominees and sure it is an interesting one to look out for.. Below are the list of nominees for the 2016 edition of the #headies  list of nominees has been released and the countdown has begun!

Check out the list of nominees below;

(Year In Review: July 2015 – June 2016)

Best Recording Of The Year:
A Non-Voting Category For The Best Single Recording By An Artiste Or Group In The Year Under Review.

Emergency – D’banj
Pray For Me – Darey Feat. Soweto Choir
Love Don’t Care – Simi
Orente – Adekunle Gold
Something Good Is Happening – Brymo

Producer Of The Year
An Individual Responsible For Producing The Most Acclaimed Song Or Album In The Year Under Review.

DJ Coublon ‘Good Time & Raba’
Pheels – ‘Pick Up & Lagos Boys’ – Olamide
Legendury Beats – ‘Final – Baba Nla’ Wizkid
Young John – ‘Mama’ – Kiss Daniel
Mastakraft – ‘Fada Fada’, ‘Connect’ – Phyno
Oscar Herman-Ackah – ‘Pray For Me’ – Darey

Best Music Video
A Voting Category For The Best Conceptualist, Best Directed And Most Exciting Video In The Year Under Review. This Award Goes To The Video Director.

Emergency (D’banj) – Unlimited La
Mary (Seyi Shay) – Meji Alabi
Soldier (Falz Tha Bad Guy) – Clarence Peters
Made For You – Banky W
Bad – Tiwa Savage Feat. Wizkid – Sesan

Best R&B/Pop Album
A Category For The Best R&B/Pop Album In The Year Under Review (By Single Individual Or Group).

New Era – Kiss Daniel
Wanted – Wande Coal
Klitoris – Brymo
Nak3d – Darey
Seyi Or Shay – Seyi Shay

Best R&B Single
A Category For The Best R&B Single In The Year Under Review (By A Single Individual Or Group).

Love Don’t Care – Simi
Made For You – Banky W
Super Woman – Wande Coal
Pray For Me – Darey
Aduke – Tjan
Smile – Shaydee

Best Pop Single
A Category For The Best Pop Single In Year Under Review (By Single Individual Or Group)

Mama – Kiss Daniel
Final (Baba Nla) – Wizkid
Pick Up – Adekunle Gold
Osinachi – Humblesmith Feat. Davido
Reggae Blues – Harrysong Feat. Orezi, Iyanya, Olamide, Kcee
Emergency – D’banj
Fada Fada – Phyno Feat. Olamide
Money – Timaya Feat. Flavour

Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
A Category For The Best Reggae/Dancehall Single In The Year Under Review (By Single Individual Or Group).

No Kissing’ – Patoranking Ft Sarkodie
Body Hot – Praiz Ft. Jesse Jagz & Stone Bwoy
Jaga Love – Jesse Jagz
Olowo – Cynthia Morgan
Pam Pam – Ketchup
Timaya – I Like The Way

Best Rap Album
A Non-Voting Category For The Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year Under Review.

Eyan Mayweather – Olamide
Powerful – Ill Bliss
Stories That Touch – Falz
Lil’ Kesh – Yagi

Best Collabo
A Voting Category For The Best R&B, Pop Or Hip-Hop Collaborative Track (Including Cameos).

Soldier – Falz Feat. Simi
Reggae Blues – Harrysong Feat. Orezi, Iyanya, Olamide, Kcee
Osinachi – Humblesmith Feat. Davido
Wait – Solidstar Feat. Tiwa Savage
No Kissing – Patoranking Feat. Sarkodie
Money – Timaya Feat. Flavour

Best Rap Single
A Voting Category For A Single (Released On-Air) Recording Of A Rap.

Eyan Mayweather – Olamide
Asamalekun – Reminisce
Jagaban – Ycee
Chukwu Agozi Gogi – Ill Bliss
Agu Ji Ndi Men – A-Q
Show You Something – Boogey

Best Vocal Performance (Male)
A Non-Voting Category For The Single Male Artiste With The Most Outstanding Vocal Performance On A Single Song Or Album.

Brymo – Something Good Is Happening
Darey Feat. Soweto Choir – Pray For Me
Shaydee – Smile
Wande Coal – Super Woman
Ric Hassani – Gentleman

Best Vocal Performance (Female)
A Non-Voting Category For The Single Female Artiste With Most Outstanding Vocal Performances On A Single Song Or Album.

Simi – Love Don’t Care
Seyi Shay – Right Now
Aramide Feat. Adekunle Gold – Love Me
Omawumi Feat. Angelie Kidjo – Play Na Play

Next Rated
This Category Is A Voting Category For The Most Promising Upcoming Act In The Year Under Review.

Ycee
Tekno
Mr. Eazi
Humblesmith
Aramide

Hip Hop World Revelation
A Voting Category For The Best New Artiste In The Year Under Review.

Kiss Daniel – New Era
Seyi Shay – Seyi Or Shay
Lil’ Kesh – Yagi
Runtown – Ghetto University

Lyricist On The Roll
A Non-Voting Category For The Rap Artiste With The Best Lyrical Depth And Performance On A Single Song Or Album.

Ill Bliss – Chukwu Agozi Gogi
Reminsce – Asalamaleku
Ycee – Jagaban
Boogey – Show You Something
A-Q – Agu Ji Ndi Men’
Modenine – No Matter What

Best Street-Hop Artiste
A Voting Category For The Artiste Whose Songs Are Inspired By The Streets. Such Song Should Captain Lingua, Which May Also Be Originated By The Artiste And Popular On The Street.

Olamide – Who You Epp
Ajebutter Feat. Falz – Bad Gang
Koker – Ko Le Werk
Ycee – Jagaban
Small Dokta – Gbera
2t Boys – Customer Dada Ni

Best ‘Alternative’ Song
A Voting Category For The Artiste Whose Songs Reflect Any Form Or Style Of Music Which Falls Outside The Mainstream Of Recent Or Past Popular Musical Trends.

Pick Up – Adekunle Gold
Something Good Is Happening – Brymo
You Suppose Know – Bez
Wait For Me – Johnny Drille
Gentleman – Ric Hassani

Album Of The Year
A Voting Category For The Best Album (Solo Or Group) In Year Under Review, That Meets Judges Requirements Of Excellence (Songwriting, Production, Rendition And Promotion) And Acceptability (Sales And Popularity).

Stories That Touch – Falz
New Era – Kiss Daniel
Wanted – Wande Coal
Seyi Or Shay – Seyi Shay

Artiste Of The Year
Most Critically And Commercially Adjudged Artiste In The Year Under Review. Overall Most Successful Artiste For The Year Under Review.

Wizkid
Tiwa Savage
Falz
Yemi Alade
Olamide

Song Of The Year
A Voting Category For The Most Popular Song In The Year Under Review.

Final (Baba Nla) – Wizkid
Osinachi – Humblesmith Feat. Davido
Pick Up – Adekunle Gold
Reggae Blues – Harrysong Feat. Olamide, Orezi & Kcee
Fada Fada – Phyno Feat. Olamide

African Artiste
A Non-Nigerian Award Category For An Individual African Artiste Or Group With The Most Outstanding Achievement, Impact And Infiltration Into The Nigerian Music Scene In The Year Under Review.

Sauti Sol
Casper Nyovest
DJ Maphorisa
Stonebwoy
Sarkodie

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6TH AFRIFF ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL PROGRAMMES

… Birth of a Nation, ’76 as opening and closing film

…Canon, Diageo, join sponsorship list

This season, the annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) returns for its sixth year of cinematic celebration with an impressive line-up of movie premieres, film screenings, industry sessions, master classes and other festival programmes holding in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 13 to 20, 2016.

Announcing the festival programmes at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, AFRIFF Founder/Executive Director Ms. Chioma Ude said Lagos will, once again, wear the tourism ambiance, playing host to filmmakers and actors from around the world, with over
100 films showing at the newly opened Filmhouse-IMAX and Genesis Cinema, both in Lekki, Lagos.

Ude appeared to have struck the right cord when she announced Nate Parker’s Oscar hopeful, The Birth of a Nation and Izu Ojukwu’s celebrated film on the first Nigerian military coup, ’76 as the opening and closing films respectively, a disclosure which was received with loud ovation.

Canon Europe Ltd, leading provider of digital cameras, and Diageo Nigeria, world’s premium beverage company join the list of resourceful partners and developmental agencies like Ford Foundation, British Institute, Lagos State, Africa Magic, MultiChoice Nigeria, Access Bank, Bank of Industry, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), Afrinolly, African Film Consortium (AFC), Filmhouse-IMAX, Genesis Cinemas and Silverbird Group, at the press parley and cocktail launch.

According to the AFRIFF boss, festival guests are up for the best of times during the festival, as all the films in official line-up are products of the new narratives for African cinema and Black films world over.

The selection includes, 93 Days (Nigeria) by Steve Gukas, The CEO (Nigeria) by Kunle Afolayan, Vaya (South Africa) by Akin Omotoso, The Cursed Ones (U.K) by Nana Obiri, The Wedding Ring ( Niger) by Rahmatou Keita, Kati Kati (Kenya) by Mbithi Masya, If Tomorrow Never Comes (Ghana) by Pascal Amanfo, Remember Me (Nigeria) by Izu Ojukwu, Breathe (South Africa) by Mark Dornford-May, The Missing God (Nigeria) by Ubaka Joseph, Unspoken (Nigeria) by Remi Vaughan-Richards, Green White Green (Nigeria) by Abba Makama, The Unseen (Namibia) by Perivi Natjavivi, N.G.O (Uganda) by Arnold Aganze, Gidi Blues (Nigeria) by Femi Odugbemi, Daggers of Life (Ghana) by Paapa Otoo, Shadow of the Passion (Burkina Faso) by Ado Bambara, Ojukokoro (Nigeria) by Dare Olaitan, Bala Bala Sese (Uganda) by Lukyamuzi Bashir and The Arbitration (Nigeria) by Niyi Akinmolayan.

In addition to the wide range of films, the festival, according to Ude, will also offer industry platforms for skill acquisition, financing, pitching, symposia on alternative revenue streams and
piracy.

Ude noted that one of the core objectives of the festival is talent development where AFRIFF has been engaging with its partners in creating opportunities for young people to explore  filmmaking. “Amongst our Shorts programme are films made by young people, selected from last year's training and talent development programmes,” she said.

Speaking on Canon’s partnership with AFRIFF, Managing Director of CCNA, Roman Troedthandl, said: “It is incredible to see how far AFRIFF has come in the past 6 years in terms of receiving acknowledgement within the international film industry. The festival has grown from strength to strength in these years. CCNA is proud to partner with AFRIFF and contribute to this success.  We are looking forward to this year’s festival and the world class cinema that will be screened.”

Executive Producer of ‘76, Prince Tonye Princewill who responded from London where the film is being screened at the London International Film Festival said “the honour of our film being chosen to close the Africa International Film Festival cannot be described with words. The film has been honoured around the world, but recognition at home means everything to us. The field for Nigerian films is very strong this year, so it is especially rewarding for ‘76 to receive this nod. We are proud of the AFRIFF organizers and hope we can do them justice.”

Kene Mkparu who spoke on behalf of Filmone-IMAX, FilmOne Distribution and The Birth of a Nation, noted that “FilmOne Distribution & Filmhouse Cinemas are truly honoured to be a part of bringing this amazing re-telling of a remarkable piece of African history to the continent of Africa. And like Nate Parker (writer, director, producer and star of the movie) himself said, what better platform to present The Birth Of A Nation to the continent than the biggest African film festival, AFRIFF, here in Lagos Nigeria. We are also delighted that this movie is so important to our partners 20th Century Fox that senior executives of Fox (including Paul Higginson, Executive Vice President, EMEA) as well as stars of the movie will be here, live, in Lagos to launch the Birth of A Nation. This is a movie all Africans must get to the cinema to see. It is our story we never knew, action packed, resilient spirit of man, godliness, hard-hitting, tear-jerking, emotional, thought-provoking and very, very well made.”

ABOUT AFRIFF 

AFRIFF is Africa's exciting new annual destination for fantastic film experience and celebration in Nigeria every November. An exciting cinematic showcase that presents a complete immersion into the world of film making with participation from local and international filmmakers, celebrities, actors, directors, film buyers, distributors, film critics, visual artists, film students, amateurs, equipment manufacturers and international press.

The Africa International Film festival was founded in 2010 with the following objectives:

· Develop the film industry to a level where the products compete favorably with their contemporaries all over world.

· Provide a growth opportunity for our Film Industry professionals to eventually export their products to the World.

· Facilitating access to investors, equipment and technical and skill acquisition through Festival organized fora like the Film & Equipment Market and several capacity development workshops.

AFRIFF is firmly committed to establishing bridges for partnership with international counterparts to ensure quality, expertise and global standards access the local industry. AFRIFF also aims to re-establish Africa’s significance as the original birth home of civilization and indeed the last frontier for unique film stories and content development.

Celebrating its 6^th edition this November, the festival will once again host worldwide film audiences to a series of technical talent development workshops, business networking events as well as Industry Discussion Panels. Most importantly, AFRIFF features a rich and diverse film programme, with films from all over the world in various genres that are screened over 7 fun-filled days.

Since its Inaugural edition hosted in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria in 2010, the Festival has brought together:

· More than 2000 industry guests, 

· More than 500 workshop participants.

· 2000 + international entries from professional and amateur filmmakers around the world 

· Guests celebrities such as Lynn Whitfield, Tchina Arnold, Rockmond Dunbar, Malcom Jamal-Warner, Eriq Ebounaey, Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Agbani Darego, Chris Aire, Kunle Afolayan, Mahmound Ali-Balogun, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, David Kau, and all other top Nollywood actors and filmmakers. 

· An international and domestic audience of 10,000 + guests

THE MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS JOHANNESBURG 2016 LIVE ON MTV & MTV BASE, 22 OCTOBER 2016 @ 9 PM CAT

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  Johannesburg/Lagos, 14 October 2016:  Lighting up the MAMA stage on 22 October with dazzling live performances will be Nigerian AfroBeat giant Wizkid, Angolan “Kizomba” icon C4 Pedro, Kenyan AfroPop supergroup Sauti Sol, and legendary South African “House” DJ and producer, DJ Maphorisa – as they all head to Johannesburg to perform at MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016.

The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 will broadcast LIVE from the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on MTV (DStv channel 130) and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) from 21:00 CAT on 22 October (live Red Carpet show will be streamed on www.mtvbase.com from 18:30 CAT).

Fresh from his recent collaboration with Drake, Wizkid is this year’s most nominated MAMA artist, with an incredible 6 nominations, including two nods for Song of the Year, plus the prestigious Artist of the Year, Best Male and Personality of the Year.  East coast foursome Sauti Sol is not far behind with an amazing 4 nominations including Best Group, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Collaboration (for “Unconditionally Bae” featuring Alikiba).  

C4 Pedro is going head-to-head against the continent’s best Portuguese-speaking artists in the Best Lusophone category, where he is pitched against fellow countrymen NGA and Preto Show, alongside Mozambique’s Lizha James and Nelson Frietas (Cape Verde).  Uhuru alumnus DJ Maphorisa, who has been hitting the headlines recently for his co-production credit on Drake’s “One Dance”, is back in the spotlight for his solo achievements at this year’s awards, notching up two nominations, for Song of the Year and Best Collaboration, for “Soweto Baby”, featuring Wizkid.

Wizkid, DJ Maphorisa, C4 Pedro and Sauti Sol join previously announced African performers Diamond, Emtee, Future, Kwesta, Patoranking Alikiba, Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade for the uplifting telecast, broadcasting live from the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on MTV (DStv channel 130) and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) at 21:00 CAT on 22 October.

Highlighting the “gold standard” in contemporary music, creativity and achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 promises to be the biggest and best ever, with music lovers partying up a storm at the Ticketpro Dome for this spectacular showcase.  Tickets for the awards are available priced R 250 (standing only), and R 300 (bleachers) via www.ticketpros.co.za, and at Ticketpro retail outlets or dealers. 

The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognises and rewards musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year. The ceremony will feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with the show’s signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations.

The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in association with MTN and DStv.

DStv and e.tv are the official South African TV media partners of the Awards Johannesburg 2016.

For more information on the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016, please go to www.mtvbase.com or www.mtv.co.za like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards please use the hashtag #MTVMAMA2016

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR BRUNO MARS RETURNS TO THE MTV EMA STAGE

 

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Johannesburg/Lagos, 11 October 2016: Three-time MTV EMA winner Bruno Mars will make a grand return to the EMAs stage for the first live global performance of his brand new single which dropped just this past Friday, “24K Magic,” live at the 2016 MTV EMAs.

The 2016 EMAs will broadcast live on MTV (DStv channel 130) from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Sunday 6 November 21:00 CAT. This will be Mars’ third EMA performance as he returns to the show in the Netherlands, following his 2013 performance of “Gorilla” at the 2013 MTV EMAs in Amsterdam.

“24K Magic” is the lead single from Mars’ third studio album of the same title, and Mars’ first piece of solo music in nearly four years. The singer unveiled the highly anticipated track and music video worldwide on 7 October. The “24K Magic” album will arrive on 18 November.

The eleven-time EMA nominee and winner of “Best Song” in 2011 snagged his first five number one Billboard singles in less time than any artist since Elvis Presley.  Mars’ robust pipeline of smash hits has spawned some of today’s catchiest songs including “Uptown Funk”, “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Nothin’ On You.”

Mars is the first artist unveiled from the show’s star-studded performer lineup. Additional performers, as well as presenters, will be announced shortly.

“We’re thrilled to announce Bruno’s return to EMAs and can’t imagine a more appropriate way to jump-start our biggest night of the year,” said Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music And Talent Programming, MTV International and Executive Producer, 2016 MTV EMAs.  “Many more surprises to follow!”

ENDS

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ABOUT BRUNO MARS
Bruno Mars is a 20-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-Grammy winner. The critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, musician has sold over 170 million singles worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Mars most recently dominated charts with hit single “Uptown Funk.” The worldwide smash is the longest-leading Billboard Hot 100 single of the 2010s, and is only the 10th single in the Hot 100’s 57-year history to spend at least 14 weeks at Number 1. “Uptown Funk” took home 3 GRAMMY Awards this past year, including the coveted Record of the Year award. The companion video for the hit single was also nominated for five MTV Video Music Awards in 2015, winning the award for Best Male Video. This past February, Bruno Mars returned to the Super Bowl Halftime stage to perform alongside Beyoncé and Coldplay at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show. In 2014, Bruno Mars made NFL history with the second most watched Super Bowl Halftime Show, which saw a record-breaking total viewership of over 115.3 million, all while being the youngest artist ever to serve as the sole NFL Super Bowl Halftime headliner. According to Billboard, Bruno Mars scored his first five “Hot 100” No. 1s faster than any male since Elvis Presley.  As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Bruno Mars has an impressive catalog of 22 “Hot 100” hits.

About the 2016 MTV EMAS
One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network of 60+ channels and 300+ digital media properties and platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Fans are invited to participate in the 2016 MTV EMA campaign using MTV Bump. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are  Executive Producers for the 2016 MTV EMAs. Debbie Phillips and Chloe Mason are Producers. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visit press.mtvema.com.

Solange Scores first nunber 1 Album on 200 Billboard Chart, with ' A Seat at the table"

A Seat at the Table is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Solange, released on September 30, 2016 by Saint Records and Columbia Records,  the funk singer Solange,t who has long endured comparisons with superstar sister Beyonce, on Sunday earned her first number-one album with an innovative and introspective work she surprise-released.
"A Seat at the Table" in which Solange examines both the role of African American women and her own despair, debuted at number one on the US Billboard album chart for the week. This is her first full length album just right after her last that was released in 2008, with great ideal we can really say and agree to being worth the eight year wait as she has spent all these years in time working on this number masterpiece of an album.

The 30-year-old Solange has infused her music with electronica, psychedelica and dark New Wave and has been a frequent performer at alternative rock-dominated festivals.A Seat at the Table" is interspersed with spoken word, including a snippet in which her father, Matthew Knowles, recalls his anger at being roughed up by police and the Ku Klux Klan as a child.
Solange segues into "Mad", a track featuring rapper Lil Wayne that reflects on African Americans' struggles when faced with accusations that they are too angry.
She explores her self-doubts on "Cranes in the Sky", in which she explains how she turned to drinking, shopping and other vices in her quest to heal inner wounds.
The singer found a unique way to announce her album release " she mailed a hardcover book with the lyrics to 86 fans picked off her website, releasing the album four days later on 30 September.A Seat at the Table  siting on  A Million  sold copies


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 Solange Scores firs nunber 1 Album on 200 Billboard Chart, with ' A Seat at the table" is the top selling album of the week, and starts at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart. The list ranks the week’s best-selling albums by pure album sales.

NASTY C KEEPING IT ‘GRAND’ FOR THE NYE FINALE

Durban, South Africa – With only 3 months to wrap up another year of record-breaking entertainment experiences, Mabala Noise together with Durban’s own Kgolo Da Guru and event specialists Flipside Productions, today announced THE GRAND FINALE featuring Nasty C – the hiphop celebration set to redefine of the biggest night of the year in Durban.

The teaming up of 3 entertainment power players: music label Mabala Noise, legendary promoter Kgolo da Guru and event company Flipside Productions, GRAND FINALE is to set to deliver thee ultimate experience to shut down SA’s party capital on the eve of the new year.

Keeping it 100% local, various artists from the Mabala Noise stable will perform ‘exclusively at The Grand Finale on the 31^st December at the Kings Park Stadium. The super talented ‘Juice Back’ hit maker Nasty C will headline alongside over 20 of SA’s finest live hiphop acts who will be announced as we draw closer to the party.

Limited to only 10 000 party goers, early bird tickets go on sale at Computicket later today and will be open to the young at heart over the age of 18 only.

“We shut down the city on New Years Eve for 3 years straight. And with our new partnerships this year, Grand Finale will be bigger, better and even louder than before. Together we will celebrate and set the tone for yet another exciting year on the horizon,” says promoter Kgolo da Guru, and adds, “Being at the forefront of SA’s youth culture, we offer a hiphop showdown not to be missed.

The end of the year celebrations starts now…. as all roads lead to The Grand Finale.

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Stay glued to our social media platforms on Twitter @grandfinaleSA and Facebook: GrandFinaleSouthAfrica to find out the latest info before everyone else. The official hashtag is #GrandFinaleDBN

THE DETAILS:

DATE:              31 December 2016

VENUE:           Kings Park Stadium, Durban

TIME:              5pm until 2am

TICKETS

EARLY BIRD:               R195 – R1000

GENERAL:                   R295

VIP:                              R1285

VVIP:                           R2895

BOOTH:                       R30 000 (includes 10 VIP tickets, 2 bottles and mixers)

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Musgrave Gin brings home Gold and Silver Medals at The 20th Annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards

We are delighted to announce that our client, Musgrave Gin has won 2 prestigious awards at one of the most respected and high profile competitions attracting entrants from across the globe. The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards gives local and foreign wines & spirits the opportunity to be assessed by a panel of acclaimed wine and spirits experts from all over the world. All judges are hand-picked and serve on the panel by invitation only, more than 25 different judges from 22 countries served on the panel this year.

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Maurice Boon Musgrave, grandfather of founder Simone Musgrave, left Plymouth in 1949 bound for Africa to start a new life exploring and discovering the people and land of Africa. Three months on a ship with a small baby, a measles outbreak and many a day of seasickness and the adventure that would change the shape of his family had begun.

From then onward an African family would take on the adventure Maurice had started.  The spirit of endeavor, adventure and courage lives on in granddaughter, Simone, guardian of Maurice's passion for the unusual. Musgrave Gin is no ordinary spirit - it is an artisan gin celebrated for its top notes of Cardamom, African Ginger and Grains of Paradise.

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SUN INTERNATIONAL TAKES THE REINS OF PRESTIGIOUS HORSE RACING EVENT The Met unveils Sun International as its new title sponsor

Nicky van der walt, Lee - Ann lienberg and Michael Farr

(Cape Town: 28 September 2016) In 1883, a fleet-footed horse named Sir Hercules galloped into the history books by winning the first-ever Metropolitan Mile horse race in Cape Town. Since then, ‘The Met’ has grown in stature and size to become South Africa’s oldest horse race, and one of its most prestigious.

From its earliest years, when people attended the race dressed in their finest to see and be seen, it has been a firm favourite with the public, coming to symbolizeSUN INTERNATIONAL TAKES THE REINS OF PRESTIGIOUS HORSE RACING EVENT The Met unveils Sun International as its new title sponsor the essence of glamour and sophistication. Today the 133-year old race is firmly established as a highlight on the social calendar.

Earlier this year when it was announced that the sponsor would be ending its 39-year association with The Met, Kenilworth Racing and Phumelela Gaming began looking for a new sponsor.

Sun International – event owner

Luxury hospitality, gaming and entertainment group Sun International was quick to take up the reins as the title sponsor of the race. Sun International Chief Operating Officer Rob Collins says:

“Given the gaming and social history of The Met, the synergy between our two premium entertainment and hospitality brands was immediately clear. Sun International is therefore delighted and honoured to be associated with this prestigious event.”

For well over 30 years Sun International has provided South Africans with big, bold, slick, and efficiently organised entertainment events. The company is respected for its ability to host large-scale events that have both a national and international following, such as the Nedbank Golf Challenge, Miss South Africa, and others. This expertise bodes well for the future of The Met under its new name – The Sun Metcelebrated with Mumm.

Discussing the future of The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm, Collins says: “The Met represents the oldest and grandest event on the South African entertainment calendar.  What we can promise is that we will bring elegance, sophistication, glamour and excitement to the event, and there will be so much more that race goers can now look forward to.”

Maison Mumm – Presenting Sponsor

Adding its own touch of glamour and elegance to The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm is iconic international champagne brand Maison Mumm, who has also come on board as the presenting sponsor. The brand forms part of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, the prestigious cognac and champagne business of Pernod Ricard.

"As an innovative House celebrating the most daring achievers, Maison Mumm prides itself with a long history in the field of horse-racing. From our founders' passion for racing in the 19th century to our partnership with the Melbourne Cup in Australia and the Kentucky Derby in the USA, Mumm has always been an icon of victory - celebrating the most intense sporting achievements. We are thrilled to have partnered with Sun International to bring our prestigious and iconic celebration to The Met and set a new beacon of excitement on the South African calendar." says Maison Mumm Brand Manager Etienne Cassuto.

Circa - Hospitality and Infrastructure Partner with Sun International

Alongside Sun International and Maison Mumm, is Circa, the company specialises in hospitality, providing quality event management and memorable and successful events.  In partnership with Sun International, Circa brings its usual exclusive, high quality flair to this prestigious event.

Circa CEO Lee Thomas says, “We are excited and honoured to play an instrumental part in introducing The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm, with its emphasis on elegance, and commitment to the glamour long associated with the event”.

 

Rob Collins, Madam  Mayour Patricia De lille and Paul Sconion

Race sponsors - Investec, Klawervlei and Cape Thoroughbred Sales

“Investec, Cape Thoroughbred Sales and Klawervlei have a strong relationship and a rich, global history in racing. The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm provides the perfect home for our races. Being in the company of such internationally recognised and respected brands is exciting, the event is set to establish a new level of entertainment on the South African calendar”, Adjunct Professor Raymond van Niekerk, Investec, CTS and Klawervlei sponsorship adviser.

Race partners – Kenilworth Race Course, Phumelela Gaming and Tellytrack

Phumelela Gaming and Kenilworth Racing are delighted to announce that luxury hospitality, gaming and entertainment group Sun International is the new title sponsor of the Met, which henceforth will be run as The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm and will carry South African record prize money of R5 million.

In 2015, the event was supported by 390 horse racing related staff and a further 1 500 service staff on the day.

Merryn Naidoo and Cindy Nel

Commenting on behalf of the industry, in association with Kenilworth Race Course and Phumelela Gaming as race partners, Tellytrack CEO Rob Scott said, "We are so pleased to be associated with a brand of the stature of Sun International. The coming years will see The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm become an iconic event in South Africa. We look forward to the last weekend in January to start the journey to making The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm SA's greatest race."

The Sun Met celebrated with Mumm, will be one of the most valuable days of racing in Africa. For the Western Cape, it is a highlight on Cape Town’s entertainment calendar, as well as an economic boost for city. Last year, the city announced that the Met draws over 22 000 visitors, generating approximately R60-million.


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GLITZ AND GLAMOUR OF THE EBUNLOBIRIN FOUNDATION LAUNCH

It was an evening of class and glamour as the EBUNLOBIRIN Foundation launch was the talk of town at the prestigious Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Auditorium Abeokuta which played host to dignitaries and the who is who in the society supporting a good course put together by Queen Temitope Okoya who is passionate about empowering women in the society. The program was anchored by the ever green veteran actress Rachel Oniga, the event kicked off as you would guess in an entertainment mood with lots of music fashion and commedy to spice up the evening.

It was particularly an all round grounded event as educative talk and empowerment activities kept it's attendees on the edge all through the event.  Amiable indeed was this noble course which at the high point the president of the foundation gave her encouraging words to women and they all believed in the dream which is now spreading across Africa.

The danceable tunes from the band rounded up the event in style as everyone gave it their best on the dance floor.

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TREVOR NOAH TO HOST THE MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS JOHANNESBURG 2016

Johannesburg/Lagos, 21 September 2016: South African comedy legend and host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah is heading home to host the sixth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 (MAMA), Africa’s most prestigious music awards ceremony.

The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016 is brought to you by Joburg Tourism in partnership with Absolut Vodka and Google and in association with MTN and DStv.

Commented Trevor Noah,  "I'm a huge fan of African music and achievement, and it's going to be a massive pleasure celebrating them both at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 in my own home town of Johannesburg."

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN Africa), “Trevor Noah is an outstanding entertainer, and testament to the amazing talent that Africa has to offer the world.  To have him host the MAMA, our annual celebration of Africa music, creativity and achievement, is a powerful and inspiring message.  We are delighted that our first ever show in Johannesburg will be presented by one of the city’s most loved and admired personalities.”

Noah will preside over the live 2-hour telecast at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on 22 October 2016.  Featuring performances from stand-out African stars like Alikiba, Babes Woduma, Cassper Nyovest,Nasty C, Ycee and Yemi Alade, MAMA 2016 will also stream online onwww.mtvbase.com. Further performers are to be announced shortly.

Previous hosts of the MAMA have included Wyclef Jean, Eve, Marlon Wayans, Anthony Anderson and Trevor Nelson.

Highlighting the “gold standard” in contemporary music, creativity and achievement, The MTV Africa Music Awards Johannesburg 2016promises to be the biggest and best ever, with more than 15,000 fans expected to fill out the Ticketpro Dome for the joyous celebration.  Tickets for the awards are on sale now priced ZAR 250 (standing only) via www.ticketpros.co.za, and at Ticketpro retail outlets or dealers.  Over 18s only.

The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognises and rewards musicians and achievers who have made the most impact on African music and youth culture over the previous year. The ceremony will feature stunning performances from African and international artists along with the show’s signature cross-genre and cross-border collaborations.

The MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 will broadcast live on MTV Base(DStv Channel 322) and MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Saturday 22 October at 21:00 CAT. The show will also be transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms from October onwards, whileMTV channels around the world will broadcast a one-hour MAMA-themed MTV World Stage.  

For more information on the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards, please go to www.mtvbase.com or www.mtv.co.za like us on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MTVBaseAfrica. To join the conversation about the awards please use the hashtag #MTVMAMA2016.

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