CHIDINMA WINS PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA SEASON 3

The sensational six stormed the Project Fame West Africa stage with a group song titled ‘I’m A Winner’ produced by Cobhams Asuquo.  It was electrifying with Imagneto Dance Company presenting a magnetic dance performance.

For the very last time on the MTN Project Fame West Africa stage, these stars had one more opportunity to thrill the audience with their personal compositions. ‘Stand Up’ was performed by Ochuko, his unique style stood him out. The Faculty was proud that they have raised champions. ’Kesse baby’ sprang up a scintillating performance of ‘Chidinma’. The vain Ghananian brother killed the song, which made the Faculty declared that he is not only a good singer but dramatist.

‘Akingbolahan’ was serenaded by Omo Ibadan – Yetunde. The Judges wished the song didn’t stop and she was praised by the Faculty for always standing out with her uniqueness. Small but Mighty Chidinma wowed the audience with her rendition of Direction….she’s got the X-factor. In Bibie’s words, “you are heading in the right direction, this is no illusion”. The faculty admitted that she is so infectious on stage. Go girl!!!

With his talent on display, Tolu gave an outstanding performance of ‘Arewa’. He was crowned by the Faculty as the most expressive adlib king on the Project Fame Planet. WOW! Calabar fine boy wrapped the acts for the evening with ‘What’s Her Name?. His performance was soulful and like that of a star.

Just before the winner was declared, Dr. Sid tantalized the audience with ‘Pop Champaign’. The audience had a swell time singing and dancing along.

And so the tension got to its peak when the winners were called out….the 3rd runner up is Yetunde, smiling home with N1 Million naira, 2nd runner up Eyo; he grabbed a Toyota Yaris and N1 Millioin naira. Ghanaian brother walked away with N1.5 Million naira and a Toyota Corolla, being the 1st runner up. The small but mighty Chidinma is the winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 3.

CULLED FROM PROJECT FAME WEBSITE

NIGERIAN IDOL SPONSOR,JUDGES AND HOST REVEALED

As Nigerian Idol is prepping to kick off, it has been revealed that Multi-talented entertainer Yinka Davies, CEO of Chocolate City Audu Maikori and American dancer and singer Jeffery Daniel will be judges for the first edition of Nigerian Idol.

These music enthusiasts tactically selected from different fields in the music industry will be responsible for judging and critiquing the performances of the contestants right from auditions to show proper. Apart from evaluating their performances they will also be advising them on how to make their performances better.

At a media launch held in Lagos early this week, CEO Optima Media Group Rotimi Pedro stated “Judging is a critical part of Idols, and as the format states, a record producer, Music director, Music Company executive, Vocal coach, casting director, Radio DJ, Songwriter, Music journalist or Artist Manager can be saddled with these duties, and that’s what we have done.

Idol judges since inception have been known to give accurate and sometimes stinging appraisals on the performances of the contestants; creating intrigues and drama for home entertainment, while helping the talents be the best they can be. In most cases, their evaluation of these performances has tilted public opinion. Most Nigerians are familiar with Idol Judges like Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Ellen DeGeneres. Usually Idols has three judges (as in the US version) or four (in the European version).

For the first time ever, Maikori, Daniel and Davies will take up positions as judges of Nigerian Idol and play their trusted role in commenting on the performances of this year’s contestants while helping the wannabes be the best they can be. The show will hosted by Yemisi Fajimolu (a.k.a Misi), an On Air personality with Beat 99.9FM. Nwoko continues “We are currently solidifying relationships with major television networks here and in other African countries, as well as inEurope and the United States. Music is a universal language, and we believe that Nigeria is a hub for music talent. With Nigerian Idol, we are dedicated to showing the world that we are ready to cross over into the international music scene. Nigerian Idol will produce the Next Big International Star from Nigeria’

Nigerian Idol will kicks off with Auditions in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu and Calabar with Misi taking TV audiences through the show episode by episode. “I am so excited about this, it is a dream come true for me, and I can’t wait to start on this project” she says. Applications for Idols are available for talented singers between 16 and 28, after which a list of 50 contestants who will be given tasks to prove themselves as Nigeria’s singing Idol will be selected.
Audition first appeared on the official website www.nigerianidol.com on July 2, 2010
The programme will be sponsored by Etisalat.

Culled from Bellanaija

NIGERIAN IDOLS AUDITION DATES AND VENUES

Enugu from Oct 8-11 at Universal

Abuja-oct 15- 18 Nicon Luxury Hotel

Calabar October 22-24 at Cultural Center

Idol studios Omole,Lagos from 29-31

Auditions begin with producers for the first two days, those that make it past the producers will then get to see the judges on day three.

Please visit www.nigerianidol.com for further information.

Celebrating Nigeria @ 50 on HiTV and OHTV

AS part of celebrations of Nigeria’s 50th Independence anniversary on October 1, OHTV, HITV UK and Hi Nolly have partnered to put together a phenomenal celebration of the most populous country in Africa’s history, unity, diversity and strengths in an inspiration and positive all-day television format for Nigerians in Africa, North America and Europe.

A statement signed by Edmund Olotu, HiTV’s Head, International Business Development revealed that the all-day long television celebration will bring a never seen before viewing experience that entertains, educates and interacts with Nigerians all over the world through the collective efforts of OHTV, HiTV and Hi Nolly which would be broadcast to over 30 million homes worldwide.

October 1 according to Olotu, will start with a global broadcast of the Presidential speech and any official celebrations at the Eagle Square, Abuja, this would then be followed with a series of documentaries and programs about the History of Nigeria. “In the evening, OHTV, HiTV UK and Hi Nolly will transmit a six hours Live show which will be based in two studios- London and Lagos. The Live show is segmented to celebrate Nigeria’s Business and Economic Development, Media and Entertainment, Tourism and Culture and finally our Political History in the past 50 Years with fillers, vox-pop from Lagos, London and New York; this will be followed by a live performance from world renowned Nigerian artistes Asa and 9ice. The Show will also feature Top 10 Moments in our History, stand-up comedy and online reviews,” Olotu said.

To make for a refreshing TV viewing experience, each segment will have panelist in both HiTV’s London and Lagos Studios. These panelists such as Nobel Prize winner Prof. Wole Soyinka, Mr. Emeka Mba, Director General, National Film and Video Censors Board, Wale Tinubu among others, Olotu emphasized, have been identified as individuals who have achieved success in their various endeavors and have inspiring stories to tell. “The panel will discuss various issues such as Nigeria’s political ideology and development: How Nigeria’s political landscape has evolved and the major players; business and economic growth: opportunities and strengths; media, entertainment and sports; tourism and culture: Festivals in Nigeria such as the Argungu festival, Calabar Christmas festival and Eyo festival among others.”

The broadcast will include a 30 minutes Presidential special address to Nigerians in the Diaspora by The President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, coverage of the Match Past at the Eagle square and other National events. The show will be broadcast in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Eastern Africa, South Africa, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Spain. Greece and United States of America, all places where HiTV’s signals are seen.

HiTV LAUNCHES IN THE UNITED STATES

DISH Network L.L.C., the leader in international programming in the USA, launched HITV a top rated Nigerian channel. HITV programming includes the broadcasting of content coming from 3 of the best Nigerian channels: Nigerian music videos via One Music channel, Nigerian News via NTA Plus Channel and Nigerian Dramas, sitcoms, comedies, latest Nollywood movies and lifestyle content via the top rated channel Hi-Nolly Channel.

“With the launch of HiTV, DISH Network continues to offer the best African programming line-up in the USA,” said Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network. “ Nowhere else in the USA will Nigerian and African viewers find the breadth and quality of content that HiTV offers, which is a testament to DISH Network’s continuing commitment to offer the most attractive African programming options to the very important Nigerian community at the best value. ”

HiTV, is available on Ch.650 on the PAN-AFRICAN bouquet along with 3 other top rated African channels:
To learn more about:

•   HiTV: www.hitv.com.ng

About DISH Network
DISH Network L.L.C., USA’s leader in international programming, provides more than 185 ethnic channels in 28 languages – more than any other pay-TV provider. To learn more about DISH Network’s international programming or to order the PAN-AFRICAN Bouquet call 1.866.267.7805 or visit: http://www.dishnetwork.com/international/pan-African/default.aspx?lang=Pan-African

PEAK TALENT SHOW SEASON 2 AUDITION DATES

The Peak Talent Show is all about giving participants  from all over Nigeria the opportunity to showcase any special talent with a good amount of entertainment value which is then broadcast to TV viewers across the country targeted at mothers 22-45 years of families in the ABC1 SEC.

The Peak Talent  Show, will kick off as screenings and auditions in 6 zones made up of  12 Nigerian cities viz-a-viz  Kaduna, Zaria, Jos, Abuja, Enugu, Asaba, Benin, Auchi, Akure, Ibadan and Lagos in search of extraordinary talents .

4 acts are selected by a seasoned panel of judges from each zone, to represent their various zones at an elimination/summary show in Lagos where the 24 acts are reduced to 12 acts through a combination of  judges decision and viewers votes .
The qualifying 12 acts will be treated to 5-star travel and accommodation in the Peak Talent House, with access to utilities and state of the art equipments needed to prepare them for their transformation to stardom.

The 12 acts through weekly votes by the TV audience will be reduced to 3 finalists who then contest for the Grand prize.


ABUJA AUDITION ZONE
20-22 September 2010, 9am daily.
ABUJA:
Radio House, Area 10, by International Conference Center, Abuja.
JOS:
Hill Station Hotel, Tundunwada Rd, Jos.


ENUGU AUDITION ZONE
27-29 September 2010, 9am daily.
ENUGU:
Hotel Presidential, Independent layout, Enugu.
ASABA:
Best Garden Hotel, Ojugbana drive off Ezenei Avenue, Asaba.


BENIN AUDITION ZONE
4-6 October 2010, 9am daily.
BENIN:
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
ASABA:
Mind Cast Hotel, No 4, College Road, Ujoelem - Ekpoma.


IBADAN AUDITION ZONE
11-13 October 2010, 9am daily.
IBADAN:
Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan.
ILE-IFE:
Conference Center & Hotel, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.


LAGOS AUDITION ZONE
18-20 October 2010, 9am daily.
LAGOS:
Adebola House, Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos.

To participate, please visit :- www.peaktalentshow.com/register.php

SOUNDCITY MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2010 AFRICA NOMINEES LIST

1. Best Male Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. LAY AWAY SARKODIE GHANA
2. IMPLICATION 2FACE IDIBIA NIGERIA
3. CONTINUA ASSIM DON KIKAS ANGOLA
4. STRONG TING BANKY W NIGERIA
5. ZAMBESI TINASHE ZIMBABWE
6. PON PON PON DAGRIN NIGERIA

2. Best Female Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. WITHOUT YOU AIRIS NIGERIA
2. ESTILO XAKHALE LIZHA JAMES MOZAMBIQUE
3. DONʼT LEAVE ME IBIYEMI NIGERIA
4. YOU KNOW IT GOLDIE NIGERIA
5. MOZA GIRL DAMA DO BLING MOZAMBIQUE
6. FIRE MUSIC BECCA GHANA

3. Best Choreography
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. WHO BORN THE MAGA WANDE COAL NIGERIA
2. SEXY DANCE FALLY IPUPA D.R.CONGO
3. STRONG TING BANKY W NIGERIA
4. MOZA GIRL DAMA DO BLING MOZAMBIQUE
5. READY TO GO STYL PLUS NIGERIA
6. YOU GOT ME LIKE CURTIZ NAMIBIA

4. Best Special Effects
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. CATCH FIRE ZAAKI AZZAY NIGERIA
2. PARTY TIME JOZI SOUTH AFRICA
3. FAIRY TALE LIQUID DEEP SOUTH AFRICA
4. OVERKILLING DJINEE NIGERIA
5. SHOW DEM JR SOUTH AFRICA
6. GINGER YOUR SWAGGER KC PRESH NIGERIA


5. Best Editing
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. OWO ATI SWAGGER (RMX) CARTIAR NIGERIA
2. SEXY DANCE FALLY IPUPA D.R.CONGO
3. DANGER PSQUARE NIGERIA
4. LAGOS PARTY BANKY W NIGERIA
5. MHLOBO WAMI TEARGAS SOUTH AFRICA
6. MOZA GIRL DAMA DO BLING MOZAMBIQUE

6. Best Duo Or Group Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. TELL ME NOTHING SHOW DEM CAMP NIGERIA
2. WE RUN THE CITY DEEP LEVEL SOUTH AFRICA
3. DANGER PSQUARE NIGERIA
4. I THINK I LIKE AM V.I.P GHANA
5. MHLOBO WAMI TEARGAS SOUTH AFRICA
6. READY TO GO STYL PLUS NIGERIA

7. Best Cinematography
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. FIRE IS LOW FRESHLYGROUND SOUTH AFRICA
2. FAVOURITE STELLA MWANGI KENYA
3. STRONG TING BANKY W NIGERIA
4. E NO EASY PSQUARE NIGERIA
5. MHLOBO WAMI TEARGAS SOUTH AFRICA
6. ZAMBESI TINASHE ZIMBABWE

8. Best Hip Hop Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. PON PON PON DAGRIN NIGERIA
2. TELL ME NOTHING SHOW DEM CAMP NIGERIA
3. LAY AWAY SARKODIE GHANA
4. PUT IT DOWN SASHA NIGERIA
5. MOTO TAYGRIN MALAWI
6. WILD LIFE JOZI SOUTH AFRICA

9. Best R & B Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. LET YOU KNOW DAREY ART ALADE NIGERIA
2. BE HAPPY YVONNE KENYA
3. STRONG TING BANKY W NIGERIA
4. DONʼT LEAVE ME IBIYEMI NIGERIA
5. ADDICTED URBAN REIGN SOUTH AFRICA
6. FINE FINE LADY MIKE ANYASODO NIGERIA


10. Best Pop Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. NZEWUWO TONIKS UGANDA
2. OVERKILLING DJINEE NIGERIA
3. LOVE ZONE JON GERMAIN GHANA
4. IMPLICATION 2FACE IDIBIA NIGERIA
5. SWEET MISTAKE SAMINI GHANA
6. TODAY NA TODAY OMAWUMI NIGERIA

11. Best Collaboration In A Music Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. WE ARE AFRICANS (AFRICA
RMX)
JJC FT. FEMI KUTI,
KEL, ELDEE, AY.COM,
MO MONEY, RAGGA
REMI
NIGERIA
2. SOMEBODY DʼBLACK FT.
KWABENA
GHANA
3. SAMPLE (RMX) TERRY DA RAPMAN
FT. STEREOMAN,
PHEROWSHUZ
NIGERIA
4. LAY AWAY SARKODIE FT. SWAY
& JAYSO
GHANA
5. OWO ATI SWAGGER CARTIAR FT. DAGRIN,
TERRY THA RAPMAN
NIGERIA
6. WONBERI KNIGHTHOUSE FT.
SAUCE KID
NIGERIA

12. Discovery Of The Year
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. IF YOU WANT ME MOʼ CHEDDA NIGERIA
2. FAIRY TALE LIQUID DEEP SOUTH AFRICA
3. GBON GBON GBON JAYWON NIGERIA
4. FINE FINE LADY MIKE ANYASODO NIGERIA
5. SHOW DEM JR SOUTH AFRICA
6. PUMP IT UP JESSE JAGGZ NIGERIA

13. Best Video (Voting)
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. MOZA GIRL DAMA DO BLING  MOZAMBIQUE
2. STRONG TING  BANKY W  NIGERIA
3. DANGER PSQUARE NIGERIA
4. FIRE IS LOW  FRESHLYGROUND  SOUTH AFRICA
5. OVERKILLING  DJINEE  NIGERIA
6. ZAMBESI  TINASHE  ZIMBABWE

14. Viewers Choice (Voting)
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. PON PON PON DAGRIN NIGERIA
2. LAGOS PARTY BANKY W NIGERIA
3. PARTY 101 TEAR GAS SOUTH AFRICA
4. SAFE M.I NIGERIA
5. YOU BAD WANDE COAL NIGERIA
6. EZANDLHA PHEZULU BUFFALO SOULJAH ZIMBABWE


15. Hit Producer Of The Year (As Used In A Music Video)

VIDEO PRODUCER COUNTRY

1. SAFE M.I NIGERIA

2. SHOW DEM JR SOUTH AFRICA

3. IMPLICATION JAY SLEEK / 2FACE IDIBIA NIGERIA

4. PON PON PON SOSSICK / DAGRIN NIGERIA

5. SEXY DANCE FALLY IPUPA DR CONGO

6. BUMPER 2 BUMPER DON JAZZY / WANDE COAL NIGERIA

16. Best Western
NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. ADIOUZA SENEGAL
2. PSQUARE NIGERIA
3. SAMINI GHANA
4. 2FACE IDIBIA NIGERIA
5. EMMERSON SIERRA LEONE
6. WANDE COAL NIGERIA

17. Best Eastern
NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. WAHU KENYA
2. WYRE KENYA
3. AMANI KENYA
4. MARLAW TANZANIA
5. XOD UGANDA
6. NAMELESS KENYA

18. Best Southern
NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. PRO SOUTH AFRICA
2. DJ CLEO SOUTH AFRICA
3. BLACK COFFEE SOUTH AFRICA
4. THE DOGG NAMIBIA
5. LIZHA JAMES MOZAMBIQUE
6. PROVERB SOUTH AFRICA

19. Best Central
NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. FALLY IPUPA DR CONGO
2. BAʼPONGA GABON
3. BARBARA KANAM DR CONGO
4. JUMO SELESAO DR CONGO
5. NADEGE MBADOU GABON
6. AWILO LONGOMBA DR CONGO


20. Soundcity Fresh Video
VIDEO NOMINEES COUNTRY
1. MR. ENDOWED DʼBANJ NIGERIA
2. BELIEVE D-BLACK GHANA
3. CRITICAL IKECHUKWU NIGERIA
4. NHI NGUGU HALADZA TANIA TOME MOZAMBIQUE
5. MALI DEBOUT MOKOBE MALI
6. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC ROTIMI NIGERIA

HiTV new " Golden Offer " promo

As Nigeria’s golden jubilee anniversary celebrations draw near, proudly Nigerian Pay TV Company, HiTV, in the spirit of Independence is offering its valued existing subscribers and other Nigerians a reason to migrate to the platform that has entertained Nigerians with quality programmes in its three years of existence.

Tagged Golden Offer, the promotion took effect on 1st September and is valid while stock lasts. Mrs. Kemi Fashina, HiTV Marketing Manager in a statement signed by the company’s Public Relations Manager, Justin Akpovi-Esade said the Golden Offer is HiTV’s way of felicitating with Nigerians on the country’s Golden Jubilee anniversary.
Under this initiative, a complete system of HiTV plus two months premium subscription with installation will be on offer for just N15, 000. Fashina said adding, “It is our characteristic way of giving back to Nigerians. Last year, we did the Freedom Promo at Independence which was a huge success and we are glad to repeat it this year’

It will be recalled that HiTV recently made its Premium Bouquet more affordable by offering it at N3, 500. The Premium bouquet boasts of 31 channels, including prime sports property such as UEFA Champions League, Italian Serie A, Europa Cup and Carling Cup amongst other entertaining programmes, with plans to increase the number of channels considerably within the coming weeks.