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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2010 Nominees


NMVA HOTS UP – Press Release

As preparations for the fourth consecutive edition of Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) heats up, expectations are very high in every sector of the entertainment industry as to what to expect in this year’s event that is fast positioning as the most credible, most respected and most attractive out of Africa.

While the tempo is being sustained, the awards organizers remain resolute on their commitment to transparency and as such are weary of all lobbyists warming them to stay at bay as only good videos will be duly rewarded.

The event will take place at The New Exhibition Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites on November 28 and lots of plans are already in the pipeline. The lineup of artistes performing at this year’s award is quite legendary and it is something every music lover should be looking forward to. The nominees for the awards have since started canvassing for votes from their fans which can be done on the
award’s website, www.livebeats.net.

After the Saturday July 30, 2010 re-broadcast of the third edition of the awards on MNET via DSTV’s Africa Magic channel, the attention of the whole world was drawn to the first music video awards in Nigeria. The Nigeria Music Video Awards also received the NAFDAC stamp few weeks back. The Director General, Mr. Paul Orhii, a showbiz enthusiast, lauded NMVA as a truly Nigerian brand that is deserving of all the support it can get.

Artistes who were hitherto unknown were brought to the fore by NMVA owing to their excellently produced videos. In this league are names like, H-man, Mc-Loph, Jaywon and others; while also balancing their technical counterparts by rewarding new directors, editors, cinematographers and choreographers, e.t.c. New directors like, Mex, Gbenga Salu, Sesan Ogunro (who came all the way from the U.K to receive his honors), Wudi Awa, Bobby Hai and a host of others were encouraged to continue contributing their quota to the trail blazing feat of DJ Tee and Clarence Peters. The NMVA has established that artistes and video directors as well as producers can share the glory side by side on the same stage as witnessed at the very successful 2009 edition.

THE COMPLETE LIST OF NMVA NOMINEES
1. BEST AFRO HIP-HOP
ZAAKI -CATCH FIRE
LYNXXX- CHANGE YOUR PARADE
RAW- O CHUKWU
NIKKY LAOYE- TAKA SUFE
DAGRIN- PON PON PON

2. BEST MAIN STREAM HIP-HOP
BOUQUI- TAKE YOU AWAY
JESSE JAGZ- JAGO
MODENINE- RHYME TIGHT
YOUNG HANZ- DISPLAY
OVER DOSE- ALUJO

3. BEST CONTEMPORARY AFRO
KEFEE- THANK GOD
EVA- NA SO
SOUND SULTAN- 2010
SOLID STAR- ONE IN A MILLION
TIMAYA- PLANTAIN BOY

4. BEST AFRO POP
D’BANJ- ENDOWED
2FACE- ONLY ME
GOLDIE- YOU KNOW IT
BANKY W- LAGOS PARTY
WANDE COAL- WHO BORN THE MAGA

5. BEST REGGAE/ DANCE- HALL
MAHEEDA DUTTY- WINE
GENERAL PYPE- CHAMPION
AFRICAN CHINA- IF YOU LOVE SOMEBODY
CODE READ PATRICIA
RUFFMAN- BEAUTIFUL

6. BEST GOSPEL
KEFEE- THANK GOD
KSB- TURN ME AROUND
MANIE- X JUST LIKE YOU
NIKKY LAOYE- TAKA SUFE
ANNIE- COME AND SEE

7. BEST R ‘N’ B
BANKY W- STRONG TING
IBIYEMI- DON’T LEAVE ME
FEMI- BABY I GOT IT
MIKE ANYASODO- FINE FINE LADY
ESSENCE- FACE BOOK LOVE

8. BEST HIGH- LIFE
EEDRIS- CALABAR GIRL
BRACKET- ADA OWERRI
J MARTINS- EVA
GBOOF KWASA

9. BEST USE OF ANIMATION
T.W.O- I NEED SOMEONE
ALEC GODWIN- YOU AND I
WORKERMAN MOVEMENT- SWAGGER THIS, SWAGGER THAT

10. BEST USE OF CHOREOGRAPHY
KAFFY- OMO GIDI
DIPP- POP OFF SELECTA
WANDE COAL- WHO BORN THE MAGA
STYL PLUS- READY TO GO

11. BEST FUJI MUSIC VIDEO
DEKUNLE FUJI- OLUWA FUNMILAYO
FAITH AJIBOYE- JOMI LOJU

12. BEST AFRO BEATS MUSIC VIDEO
LAGBAJA- SOBOLATION
FELA VIVA AFRICA
ISRAEL- YES AMEN

13. BEST DIRECTOR
WUDI
CLARENCE
MEX
SESAN

14. BEST EDITOR
CLARENCE PETERS
WUDI AWA
GBENGA SALU
DJ TEE
MEX

15. BEST INDIGENOUS CONCEPT
KEFEE- THANK YOU
ISRAEL ABIARA- YES, AMEN
VIVIEN- IJO
IMAGE NOT AFRAID

16. BEST VIDEO BY A NEW ARTISTE
SOLID STAR- ONE IN A MILLION
MIKE ANYASODO- FINE FINE LADY
YOUNG HANZ- DISPLAY
MOCHEDDAH- IF YOU WANT ME
MESHACK- FEELING INSIDE

17. BEST SOFT- ROCK VIDEO
CONTRADICTION- DREAMS (PLACES TOGO)
DJINEE- OVER KILLING
MAD-ONNA TAMARA
HO SMITH BROWN SUGAR

18. BEST USE OF EFFECTS
DIPP- POP OFF SELECTA
DJINEE- OVER KILLING
D’BANJ- ENDOWED
MANIE-X JUST LIKE YOU
ZAAKY- CATCH FIRE

19. VIDEO OF THE YEAR
GOLDIE- YOU KNOW IT
2FACE- ONLY ME
BANKY W- STRONG TING
D’BANJ- ENDOWED
DIPP POP- OFF SELECTA

20. BEST PRODUCER
KENNIS MUSIC
EMPIRE MATES RECORDS
EFFYZZIE ENTERTAINMENT
MO’ HITS RECORDS

21. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
CLARENCE PETERS (GOLDIE-YOU KNOW IT)
TOSIN IGHO (IBIYEMI-DON’T LEAVE ME)
SESAN (D’BANJ- ENDOWED)
AK ONE (KAFFY- OMO GIDI)
GBENGA SALU (KSB- TURN ME AROUND)

22. MOST POPULAR MUSIC VIDEO IN EUROPE
MO EASY- RED CARPET
ADASHOOK- NAIJA GIRL
166FAMILY JEUN LO
JJC- WE ARE AFRICANS
DK WAA LAST

23. BEST USE OF COSTUME
GOLDIE- YOU KNOW IT
BANKY W- STRONG TING
XTACY- E GO BETA
DIPP- POP OFF SELECTA
KAFFY- OMO GIDI

24. BEST NEW DIRECTOR
GINI (DAGRIN -PON, PON, PON)
FRIZZLE (NIKKY LAOYE-TAKASUFE)
JAMES OLUDARE (MAHEEDA -DUTTY WINE)
KEMI ADETIBA (BANKY W-LAGOS PARTY)

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Source: jaguda.com

My relationship with OmoSexy - Harry Song


Harry Song (Harrison Tare Okiri), a multi instrumentalist, singer, song writer, producer and voice trainer, has worked with array of Nigerian entertainment acts including star actress, Omotola Ekeinde Jalade, Paul Play, Olu Maintain, Darey Art Alade, and is currently working on some singles for the Nollywood luminary duo of Aki and Pawpaw (Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze).

In an exclusive interview with National Life, Harry Song maintained that working with Omotola and Aki and Pawpaw is fun all the way and is one of the best things that have happened to his career.

“Ahhh!” he exclaimed when asked how it was, working with the duo of Aki and Pawpaw. “The studio was a theatre of comedy,” he said, while giggling and caressing his Awolowo-like velvety red cap.

Continuing, he said that “it was laugh and laughter all the while. I really, really enjoyed working with them. You know these guys are veteran actors and comedians. Every second working with them, whether on serious issues, you keep laughing and enjoying yourself”.
And his take working with star actress, Omotola, was not different as he stated that “it was fun working with Omotola because she was ready to learn. She wanted to grow up and give birth to the musical fetus inside of her and we got started. I was her vocal coach and co wrote some songs with her”.

Harry Song is of Niger Delta extraction. Physically built, when quizzed on the affluence and splendour enjoyed by some militants in the creeks of the Niger Delta, he said that despite how lucrative militancy seems to appeal to some young men, he prefers to pull the strings of his guitar as a musician rather than pulling the trigger of guns as a militant.

Narrating his long and arduous trek to the entertainment kingdom, this Delta born Afro-hip-hop-dancehall act said that after he had reigned as a local champ in Delta State, his encounter with Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), catapulted him to national reckoning as RMD advised him to relocate to Lagos where he could take his talent to national and global levels.

On his album, this multitalented act who is currently on Questionmark Record label, said that his 16-track album which is being mixed and mastered in the United Kingdom would soon hit the market.

Perusing his profile, one would want to know if Harry Song is a Jack of all trades and master of none. But he said: “In my life, so many things have happened that proved some sayings and beliefs wrong. The grace of God is upon my life, so, it is Jack of all trades and master of all. I play all the instruments very well. I produce my songs very well and I write and sing very well. I don’t have limitations to my inspirations because I am specially blessed by God,” he assured.

Relishing some artists he has demonstrated his arts with, he said that “I worked with Omotola. I produced her single, “Feel Alright” and I performed it with her during her album launch. I have worked with Darey, Paul Play and many others. I am presently working on Aki and Papaw’s singles. They will soon drop their singles. I did something for K C Presh. Infact, I have written, produced and performed for so many artists.”

At the beginning

I owe my musical talent to my late mother and the church. My mother was a choir leader and she exerted so much spiritual and musical influence on me. At the age of 11, I started learning various musical instruments. I loss my mother before I could finish my secondary education. The loss of my dear mother affected me so much. I had strained relationship with my father and step-mother, which pushed me into the streets. But through all the travails, I held on to what my late mother had taught me – the fear of God.

Now, I am proficient with the drums, piano, flute, bass and acoustic guitars, and others. I worked at the Church of God Mission, Benin, as musical director for 15 years. I have performed weekly as the lead singer of a live band at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos; performed at the Niteshift Coliseum and O’Jez Bar, Lagos, before I signed on to Question mark record label. And Questionmark has been steering my musical career.

Challenges

It has been quite challenging but “e dey de bodi” (it is in the blood). I was a music director for 15 years before venturing into full scale musical production and performance. So, music formed a larger part of my life than any other thing. I grew up with music and I have been living music. For me, it is not like hustling to make money and fame. No! Music is for me, what I must do to be fulfilled. It is fun for me. I am born to sing. I am born to perform. Even when I am in the studio producing, I don’t feel fully fulfilled. I want to be with my fans, performing.

Between gospel and secular

Yes, I have been a music director in the church for 15 years, but I diverted to secular music because I got to a point where I needed to step up my game. Even then, I am doing soul lifting songs that teach and spread love, the ground norm of existence, rather than corrupting the youths.

Warri to Lagos

I had to relocate to Lagos because Warri was not giving me that platform. It was my ‘bros’, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) and Gordon that advised that if I want to step up my game, Lagos is the place to be. Meeting with RMD changed my life.

Working with Omotola

It is beautiful working with her. I heard lot of things when I was to work with her. They said she cannot sing, she cannot dance, and she cannot do this and that. But I discovered the great voice in her. And she is a good singer. It was fun working with her because she was ready to learn. She wanted to grow up and give birth to the musical fetus inside of her and we got started. I was her vocal coach and co wrote some songs with her.

Aki and papaw

Ahhh! The studio was a theatre for comedy. It was laugh and laughter all the while. I really, really enjoyed working with them. You know these guys are veteran actors and comedians. So, it was healing working with them. Working with the duo can be described as laughing per second. Every second working with them, whether on serious issues, you keep laughing and enjoying yourself.

Height contest

I am six feet plus and they have always reminded and cautioned me that I should not let my height deceive me: “Harry, we are not your mate,” they will caution. And I will always respond, “bros I never forget oo”. They are not people that can be intimidated. For now, they are ready to drop a single and after that, they are planning a project in South Africa after which we will continue with others.

Militancy

I was born in Warri and bred in Port Harcourt. I could not be a militant because right in my village, militants themselves know me and know who I am. They will definitely beg me not to. They respected the personality I represented and anytime they want to do their fighting and all that, they will warn that I should not come close. They have always told me that I am a different person. And whenever they are going to the extreme, I will caution and they will stop. They have always said that I was born with sugar coated mouth. Some of the militants, because of their orientation, they believe that know body will hear them except blood flows. I have always admonished them to look inward and see things inside instead of outwardly. It is about their mindset. The Bible says that ‘be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind’. And that is what the militants need. So, I don’t’ have to belong to any of such group to be heard. I will rather use my music as an instrument to make a difference.

Liberation through music

Music is sound that penetrates and liberates the souls of men. So, the government can use music to liberate the militants, the restive youths. They should from time to time, organize musical concerts and minister to these restive youths. It will keep their souls from thinking and planning evils. Some people can get mad when they hear people commanding them but music teaches, commands subtly and liberates without opposition. Music is life and can be use as a strong tool to liberate restive souls.

Source: nigeriafilms.com

13 Year Old Nigerian wins BEFFTA Young Achievers Award


Tunji and his parent
Zambian young actor, Olutunji Ebun-cole, has emerged as winner of the BEFFTA Young Achiever Award in the BEFFTA Special Awards Category. Olutunji (famously called Tunji) beat seven other contenders aged between 13 and 28, to win the prestigious Award.

Tunji, whose mother is Zambian and his father Nigerian, is at 13 years of age an accomplished young actor. He has played main leading roles in film and television. He played the Lead role of ‘Joseph’ in the Short Film “New Boy” which was nominated for an Oscar Award at the 2009 ceremony. Tunji also acted as ‘Cola Kid’ in James Bond’s ‘Casino Royale’, directed by Martin Campbell. His other credits include working with David Swimmer (famously known as Ross in the American Sitcom “FRIENDS” in the film called “Run Fat Boy Run”. He also played as background artist in the film ‘Sixty Six’ with Paul Weiland and as ‘Child in Street’ with David Corneberg in “Untitled”. Tunji who has an amazing CV of his acting career at such a young age, has also starred in many short films on television in addition to appearing as a child actor, an extra, voice over, background artist, walk-on and has featured in many high profile adverts by Nickelodeon as well as on BBC, BBC2, Sky, ITV, JWT, CBBC, BBDO and AMV including adverts for Scaletrix, Clarks, Sainsbury’s, Persil and ‘CHINS’, among many others.

On receiving the news of Tunji’s Award, his Zambian mother Jayne Mwondela said ‘I am very proud of Tunji. He is such an amazing child. He loves what he does, and he does not let it get to his head. I thank God for giving me a child such as Tunji.”

The BEFFTA Awards honour and recognize black and ethnic talent in Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts. While other nominees have to be selected through a public vote to win an Award in their respective categories, winners in the BEFFTA Special Awards Category such as Tunji are selected by a Special Panel of BEFFTA Members.

Tunji will be honoured together with other BEFFTA winners at a lavish red carpet BEFFTA Awards Ceremony to be held on Saturday 30 October 2010 at the Westminster Central Hall in London.

Other Zambian nominees in the BEFFTA Awards include Zambian Sky TV Newsreader, Lukwesa Burak as Best TV Presenter/Personality; Justina Mutale, founder and organizer of Miss Zambia UK as Best Pageant Director; Miss Zambia UK Beauty Pageant as Best Beauty Pageant; reigning Miss Zambia UK, Andella Chileshe Matthews as Best current Beauty Queen; Former Miss Zambia UK, Flavia Mbazima as Best former Beauty Queen; Perryfield Promotions as Best Event Promoter; Zambia’s favourite DJ in the UK, Shimpundu as Best DJ and UKZAMBIANS Lifestyle Magazine as Magazine of the year.

In addition Queen of Zambia UK, Victoria M’tonga and reigning Miss Southern Africa UK, Fernanda Kanyendo have both been nominated as Best current Beauty Queens in the same category as reigning Miss Zambia UK, while organizer of Queen of Zambia UK, Ethel Elaka Gondwe has also been nominated as Best Pageant Director and Best Event Promoter.

Rhumba maestro Kofi Olumide has been nominated as Best International Act alongside Alicia Keys, Jay Z, Beyonce, Ne-yo, Trey Songs, Akon, Sade, K’naan, STY.LIST, Emmanuel Jal, Admiral c4c, Jazmine Sullivan, and TuFace Idibia.


Source: nigeriafilms.com