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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NEA Awards Recap

Story by Ifunaya @sixfootamazon

September 4, 2016- New York City was home to all things entertainment for the Nigerian Industry. The 11th annual NEA Awards was hosted by Nigerian actor and icon, RMD and cohost Ebbe Bassey.

The duo opened the show with crowds laughing at some of the recent trending celebrity news like Alicia Keys’ “No makeup” movement to RMD’s jokingly commenting that actors envy musicians.

Celebrities in attendance for the awards included Ninola, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Ebube Nwagbo, CDQ, Treasure and Tracy Daniels and Ketchup.

The awards show went on without a hitch; guest filled the red carpet looking to get a glimpse of their favorite celebrities.

Best Music Director went to Unlimited L.A and Music Producer of the Year, Master Kraft, both were not there to receive the awards.

The big winners of the night were Kiss Daniel for AfroPop Artist of the Year and Hottest Single of the Year: Mama. Olamide, who won awards for Best Rap Act and Best Album of the Year; were picked up on his behalf by Ketchup and former YBNL label mate, Lil Kesh. Adekunle Gold with his win for Best Song: Pick Up and Best New Act to Watch.

Ghanaian singer, Efya wowed the stage in a beautiful orange slit dress and head wrap. Performing with a live band, Efya sang her rendition of Duncan Mighty’s Obianuju and hits like SkinTight and One of your Own.

The show was electrifying, with highlighting performances from Ketchup, Ayo Jay, CDQ, and Tosin Martins but disappointment came with the last performance of the night.

The crowd were on their toes for the man of the night, Adekunle Gold. The YBNL artist came out singing his popular hit “Orente” when it was time to continue to the next song, problems ensued when the DJ was unable to play the next track, the Best New Act to Watch winner went on singing a cappella to single “Ready” trying to keep the crowd from noticing the technical difficulties, until he realized the music wouldn’t come back on for the remainder of his performance; and walked off the stage.

The NEA Awards overall had it’s good and bad moments. It’s unfortunate, the most anticipated performance of the night fell at the hands of some wiring issues and time.

Below are the categories and winners of the 11th Annual NEA Awards.

WINNERS

TRAILBLAZER AWARD RECIPEINT: Lioness Oyinbo
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN FILM: Osas Ajibade
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Sambasa Nzeribe
Album of the Year: Eyan Mayweather (Olamide)
Hottest Single of the Year: Mama (Kiss Daniel)
Best Song: Pick Up (Adekunle Gold)
AfroPop Artist of the Year: Kiss Daniel
Rap Act of the Year: Olamide
Best RnB Artist of the Year: Seyi Shay
Dancehall Artist: Ketchup
Best Collabo of the Year: My Woman, My Everything – Patoranking ft Wande Coal
Best Live Performance: 2Baba
Best Music Video of the Year (Director): Unlimited LA (Emergency, D’banj)
Best New Act to Watch: Adekunle Gold
Alternative Artist: Aramide
Indigenous Artist of the Year: Flavour
Diaspora Artist of the Year: Ayojay
Gospel Artist of the Year: Frank Edward
Most Promising Act to Watch: Mr. Eazi
Music Producer of the Year: Masterkraft
African Male Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian): Shatta Wale
African Female Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian): Efya

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COME TO MAMA!

GROUND-BREAKING MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS TO ROCK JOHANNESBURG FOR THE FIRST TIME

INFLUENTIAL AWARDS SHOW TO CELEBRATEAFRICAN TALENT & CREATIVITY ONINTERNATIONALSTAGE FROM THE TICKETPRO DOME ON 22 OCTOBER 2016

Johannesburg/Lagos, 23August2016: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa and MTV Base (DStv channel 322) are once again highlighting the “gold standard” in music, creativity and achievement at the sixth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA).

The MTV Africa Music AwardsJohannesburg2016, brought to you byJoburg Tourism in association with Absolutwill broadcast live fromThe Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 22 October2016.

The definitive annual celebration of African and international talent and achievement, MAMA 2016 recognizes 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

MAMA 2016 will celebrate African talent across 17 award categories, includingBest Male, Best Female, Best Song and Best Collaboration by Absolut. The contribution of artists from Portuguese and French-speaking Africa will also be recognized in the Best Lusophone and Best Francophone categories. Additional categories include the Africa Re-Imagined Award and Personality of the Year.The nominations for the awards will be revealed in September 2016.

The news was revealed today atEmoyeni, Johannesburg by Monde Twala, Vice President, BET, Youth & Music, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, Nabintu Petsana,Headof Joburg Tourism, Melanie Campbell, Head of Marketing: White Spirits and Rum, Pernod-Ricard, and Dillon Khan, Senior Creative Director, VIMN Africa.

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director,Viacom International Media Networks Africa, “We are thrilled that the MTV Africa Music Awards will be taking place in Johannesburg, City of Gold, for the first time on 22 October.  We are looking forward to staging the largest awards show in Africa, in one of the continent’s most vibrant cities.  Noted for its exciting youth cultureand rich music scene, Joburg will make the perfect backdrop for our biggest MAMA ever."

Nabintu Petsana, Headof Joburg Tourism, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome MAMA 2016 to Joburg for the first time, and look forward to hosting this extraordinary cultural experience which will play a key part in enhancing Joburg's profile on the international stage as an all year round leisure tourism destination boasting a myriad of offerings including:- entertainment, events, art, culture, history and shopping.In preparation for this spectacle, and in line withJoburg Tourism’s Domestic Campaign themed “Welcome to Jozi – Make a Visitor’s Day!”,Joburgers are encouraged to go the extra mile in showing all our visitors a good time so they take home great memories of our beautiful city.”

Added Melanie Campbell, Head of Marketing: White Spirits and Rum, Pernod-Ricard, “We are very excited and proud to be collaborating with the MTV Africa Music Awards once again for the ultimate showcase in African talent; ABSOLUT sets itself apart by challengingconventions and pushing boundaries of contemporary culture through creative collaborations with cutting-edge artists. This year we will see the brand-celebrating artists who are original and aspire to greater heights through the power of collaboration. The Best Collaboration Award by Absolute honours the African musicians, achievers and trailblazers who source add, curate and collaborate the music we love. Absolut is ready to rock Jozi.”

Monde Twala, Vice President, BET, Youth& Music, VIMN Africa, continued, "The sixth edition of the MAMA promises to be our biggest and most ambitious yet. All roads will lead to the TicketPro Dome for an explosive evening of spectacle and music, while millions of music fans will enjoying the TV broadcast.  Our viewers are passionate about African music and achievement, and we look forward to channeling and conveying that passion to an international audience."

Celebrating the pan-African scope of the MAMA, the awards will encompass two stunning Road to MAMAevents featuring MAMA nominees and superstar DJs, to be held in Durban and Lagos.  Another much-anticipated element of MAMA2016 will be a music industry workshop for aspiring musicians held on the day prior to the awards (21 October).

First staged in 2008, the MTV Africa Music Awards has recognized the talent of musicians, achievers and personalities from across Africa, rewarding iconic artists and game-changers such as 2Face Idibia, Big Nuz, CassperNyovest, Davido, D’Banj, Flavour, Gangs of Ballet,HHP, FallyIpupa, Liquideep,Mafikizolo, Lira, Nameless, Lupita Nyong’o, Clarence Peters, DiamondPlatnumz, Anselmo Ralph, Sarkodie, P-Square, Tiwa Savage, Cabo Snoop, Toofan, Trevor Noah, Zebra & Giraffe, Uhuru, Wahu, YemiAlade,and many more.

The MTV Africa Music Awards2016will 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 onward, while MTV 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, www.mtv.co.za orhttp://mama.mtv.com, 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.