IS HE DEAD?

Lots of people did say it!

In his response he challenged his opponents to a game of squash saying he could play the the game for 5hrs non stop. Well somebody tell me why isn't he sitted in his chair.

I don'y mean to sound unpatriotic, but i think we should stop visualizing the No. 1 position as a business endeavor. especially when it concerns the lives of over 150million individuals.

I'M JUST SAYING

>>Out & About

This must already be the most silent blog in the entire universe.

sometimes we get involved in activities that tend to overwhelm us and we loose control

of the time to do the things we love.

Well, alot has happened to me since my last post: mostly the making of a movie premiere

in Lagos, various business offers, a freaky birthday, a truck load of meetings...trips, trips and more trips amongst others.

The Premiere of The Tenant movie which celebrates the hustle of the average African emigrant is scheduled to hold on the 12th of December, 2009 at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, at The Palms, Lekki, Lagos.

Before the premiere, there will be a special screening of the Tenant to the media in Lagos Nigeria on the 24th of November, 2009. To be a part of this email:

prafrica@bobbytaylor.ca

AFRICAN STARS DAZZLE AT NAIROBI EDITION OF MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS WITH ZAIN

Nairobi, 10 October 2009: Nameless (Kenya) and M.I. (Nigeria) were the big winners of the evening at the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. The two artists took home two trophies each at the pan-African music celebration, held at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani, Kenya on 10 October 2009.

Nameless won the coveted Best Male artist category at the Awards, which honours and celebrates Africa’s contemporary music stars, as well as the Listener’s Choice category which recognizes the biggest radio hits of the year. M.I. clinched an impressive duo, scoring for Best New Act and Best Hip Hop.

Best Female went to Kenyan star Amani, making it two in a row for Kenyan female performers after Wahu’s win in Abuja in 2008.

Ghanaian star Samini put dancehall firmly on the map with a win for Best Performer, a fitting tribute to his trademark high energy live performances. Artist of the Year went to D’Banj – showing the Nigerian star remains at the top of his game after a triple win in 2008 and his MTV Europe Music Awards win in 2007.

African artists scored three awards: MAMA Legend (Lucky Dube), HHP (Best Video) and Zebra & Giraffe (Best Alternative).

Host Wyclef Jean set the uplifting tone for the evening with an electrifying live set including monster hits ‘Sweetest Girl’, ‘No Woman No Cry‘ and ‘Ready or Not’.

Hip hop phenomenon Akon, making a long anticipated trip to Kenya, rose to the challenge, rousing the crowd with a show-stopping version of his track, Beautiful.

Dr Saad Al Barrak, CEO of Zain, the co-sponsor of the MAMAs, said the evening confirmed the huge talent that Africa possesses and the influence it had upon the world of music. “Much of the music we listen to today has its roots in this great continent. I cannot emphasize strongly enough what a privilege it is for Zain to lend its name to such an event. In doing so, we are both keeping alive the flame of Africa’s cultural consciousness and delivering on our promise to bring you “A wonderful world.”

In keeping with the show’s purpose of bringing Africa together, the MAMA awards featured multiple collaborations between artists from different countries and music genres – mixing up hip hop with R&B, alternative, soul and dancehall, among others. Among the collaborations thrilling the 4,000 strong crowd was a three way tie-up featuring HHP, Brickz and 2FACE, and a stunning collaboration between Kenyan divas Amani and Wahu and Tanzania’s A.Y. and a dramatic hip-hop/rock mash-up between Zebra & Giraffe and Da LES.

The evening closed with a moving performance of Michael Jackson’s crowd pleaser ‘Wanna Be Starting Something’ with Akon and all the other performers.

The My Video Award was won by Patricke-Stevie Moungondo from Congo Brazzaville, who beat thousands of amateur singers to win the coveted MAMA trophy, in the form of a ‘retro/futuristic’ microphone balanced on top of a globe of the world with Africa poised symbolically at the top.

Among the many show highlights were Wyclef’s opening number and a touching tribute to MAMA Legend Award winner Lucky Dube by Wyclef, Nameless and Samini, in honour of the iconic South African reggae star tragically killed in 2007. The ‘One Time’ star also called attention to the plight of the 17 million people in East Africa affected by drought and famine.

Performers at MAMA 2009 included Akon, Wahu, M.I., Samini, HHP, Da L.E.S, Zebra & Giraffe, Lizha James, STL, Amani, Nameless, A.Y., Lira, 2FACE and Blu3.

Guest presenters included Zamajobe, Kel, Redsan, Churchill, the cast of the MTV Staying Alive Ignite TV series, Shuga.

The winners of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain 2009 are:

BEST FEMALE Amani (Kenya)
BEST MALE Nameless (Kenya)
BEST PERFORMER Samini (Ghana)
BEST GROUP P Square (Nigeria)
BEST ALTERNATIVE Zebra and Giraffe (South Africa)
BEST HIP HOP M I (Nigeria)
BEST R&B 2FACE (Nigeria)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR D'Banj (Nigeria)
BEST NEW ACT M.I. (Nigeria)
BEST VIDEO HHP (South Africa)
LEGEND AWARD Lucky Dube (South Africa)
MY VIDEO AWARD Patricke-Stevie Moungondo (Congo Brazzaville)
LISTENERS CHOICE AWARD Nameless (Kenya).

For further information on the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain please go to www.mtvbase.com or mtvmama.mobi, join the MTV base Facebook fanpage at MTV-BASE@Facebook or follow our tweets at Twitter on twitter.com/mtvbaseafrica.

source: http://bit.ly/jzXEb

MTV Hottest MCs 2009: top 10 list

I'll bet its no longer news that the MTV Hottest MCs 2009 List is out with Jayz emerging as the hottest MC numero uno. The greatest upset of the top ten list came from DRAKE the canadian actor turned MC, who locked the No. 3 spot ahead of Kanye and 50cents. nuf said check out the list below::



#1.Jay-Z
#2.Lil Wayne
#3.Drake
#4.Kanye West
#5.Rick Ross
#6.Gucci Mana
#7.Young Jeezy
#8.Fabulous
#9.50cent
#10.Raekwon

As in 2007 and 2008 the list, determined by the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust, is based on an MC's achievements right now, rather than an entire career.The Criteria is based on a combination of rhyme skill, flow and how those things are implemented musically as the main factors. The Brain Trust also considered buzz, impact, commercial success -- sales, airplay, business ventures, Web presence, endorsements and helping to spawn other artists' careers -- and the intangible, impact: Can an artist not only contribute to the rap game but influence cultural shifts? Are they trendsetters? All of these factors -- and the results of our audience poll, which closed last week and got a vote at the Round Table during the Brain Trust's debate -- contributed to deciding who is the Hottest MC in the Game.

MOBO 2009

Last night the 14th MOBO Awards took place at the SECC, Glasgow. Hosted by the charming Reggie Yates and superstar Keri Hilson, the show saw jaw dropping performances from JLS, Tinchy Stryder, N-Dubz, Chipmunk and Keri Hilson. As well as a historic performance from War Child's 'Young Soul Rebels' performing "I Got Soul" for the first time together. The evening also paid homage to the late Michael Jackson, with a moving tribute led by La Toya & Jermaine Jackson.

Winners List of 2009 MOBO Awards:

* Best International Act: Beyonce Knowles
* Best R&B Act: Keri Hilson
* Best Video: “Singles Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyonce Knowles
* Best Hip Hop Act: Chipmunk
* Best Newcomer: JLS
* Best U.K. Act: N-Dubz
* Best Album: “Uncle B” – N-Dubz
* Best Song: “Beat Again” – JLS
* Best Reggae: Sean Paul
* Best Jazz Act: Yolanda Brown
* Best DJ: Trevor Nelson
* Best Gospel Act: Victizzle
* Best African Act: Nneka

THE TENANT™ WINS BEST FILM AT THE MID ATLANTIC BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

The movie 'The TENANT™' is fast on the rise as it wins yet another award at The Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival.

'The Tenant' movie was selected amongst many as the official closing film at The Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival, an annual juried film festival that showcases the work and talent of independent film makers.

This remarkable and well put together movie has gained major buzz in the United States, UK, Canada and Nigeria.

'The Tenant' has also been selected as the Opening Movie for this years Canadian Black Film Festival.

The movie is scheduled to screen in three days, on Sept. 25th at Eng 103, George Vari Building, Ryerson University at 6:30pm prompt.

For more information please visit www.cbff.ca

The mulitple award winning movie is also set to premiere in Lagos later on this year. Information regarding the premiere will be made available via print media and various online portals.

For more information regarding The Tenant Movie please email prafrica@bobbytaylor.ca

"Are you the Landlord or Tenant of your life?"
- Broken Manacles.



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Obinna (Lucky Ejim), an African refugee in Canada, faces deportation in 30 days. When all hope seems lost, a chance confrontation with Timothy, his terminally ill landlord, provides him an opportunity to remain in the country. Timothy who is a former immigration officer makes him a deal; he will intervene in his pending deportation if Obinna finds his estranged daughter Nicole and convinces her to see him one last time before he dies. With the clock ticking, Obinna fights to save his dreams, in the course of which he stumbles on a discovery that will shake the very foundations of his beliefs.

DISTRICT9+Nigeria

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Has anyone seen the movie District 9?

This movie should be boycotted it portrays Nigerians in the worst light

The movie plays on racial stereotypes Nigerians and exploits South African history of apartheid and basically portrays blacks as savages. Nigerians are portrayed as brutal cannibalistic savages who exploit both humans and aliens. The movie mentions Nigerian women having sex with aliens.

The movie is getting great reviews by both movie goers and critics – not surprising the movie is number 1 at box office. So far the only one who dared to speak out against this movie is movie critic Aromond White and some fans of the movie are going as far as to ask for his resignations"

To read his review please go to the link below

http://www.nypress.com/article-20206-from-mothership-to-bullship.html

PLAYSTATION+NIGERIA ISH!

At the end of August, Sony was churning some lighthearted PlayStation 3 ads, poking fun at gaming journalists and other nonsense. All in good fun, right? Nigeria did not agree.

The Nigerian government took offense to one of Sony's ads on price cuts. Originally, the silly dialogue went something like this: "Bernie, you can't believe everything you read on the Internet. Otherwise I would be a Nigerian millionaire by now."

Nigeria was not amused. The government promptly demanded an apology from Sony, for allegedly damaging (or attempting to) the nation's upstanding reputation. Apparently, the Nigerian federal government really does believe this advertisement is an attempt to damage Nigeria's international businessinterests.

Information and Communication Minister Prof. Dora Akunyili released a statement in relation to the offense:

It is on record that Sony Corporation has operated in Nigeria since independence and has enjoyed tremendous patronage from Nigerians at home and abroad.

Over these years, there is no established record that the company has recorded any major fraud by Nigerians.

While Nigeria accepts that there are few criminal-minded people within her population like any other country including Japan, the home country of Sony Corporation, the Federal Government has put in place institutions to rid the country of fraudulent practices.

SCEA Statement Regarding PlayStation®3 TV Advertising

"It has come to our attention that a recent TV advertisement for PlayStation® may have offended some members of the Nigerian community. We never intended to create a situation that would upset anyone, and we have taken action to immediately remove the advertisement from the air. We apologize to anyone this may have offended."-SONY PLAYSTATION.

15-year-old Kimberly Anyadike flew a single-engine Cessna across the U.S into the Guiness Book of records

Ok forgive me here,Kimberly makes me proud of being very Nigerian. Although she is Nigerian i doubt she has ever been here, but who cares, truth is I have been very lazy bout blogging about her for weeks until this morning, I learnt she taped an edition of the Tyra Banks show, and i couldn't hold meself back no more. some positive inspirations enjoy!

She departed with a dream and returned home a record-breaker.

Inspired by the Tuskeegee Airmen, 15-year-old Kimberly Anyadike flew a single-engine Cessna cross-country from her hometown ofCompton,Calif., toNewport News, Va.

Anyadike learned to fly at age 12 through the Compton-based Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum, which offers aviation lessons in an after-school program for disadvantaged youths, theLos Angeles Timesreported. It was their plane that she flew on her cross-country trip. The brave teenager came up with the idea for the trip on her own, the museum's founder,Robert Petgrave, told the Times.

"I told her it was going to be a daunting task, but she just said, 'Put it on. I got big shoulders,'" Petgrave said. Along for the historic ride were an adult safety pilot and 87-year-oldLevi Thornhill, one of the Tuskeegee Airmen during World War II.

"They left such a great legacy," Anyadike said of theU.S. Army Air Corps' all-black combat unit. "I had big shoes to fill. ... All they wanted to do was to be patriots for this country (US). They were told no, that they were stupid, that they didn't have cognitive development to fly planes. They didn't listen. They just did what they wanted to do."

About 50 Tuskeegee Airmen autographed the young pilot's plane during her journey, the Times reported.

"I wanted to inspire other kids to really believe in themselves," Anyadike said.

whats more is after her historic feat she got a letter of commendation from Former President Bill Clinton, see copy of letter below:

source:http://www.nydailynews.com

Selah Abrams, Top CNN/TimeWarner Production Engineer to Train Nigerian Music Producers & Entrepreneurs in Lagos.

15th August, 2009

*For Immediate Release

Lagos, Nigeria.

Top Turner Studios (CNN, Cartoon Network, and TNT)/TimeWarner Company production engineer, Selah Abrams is set to storm Lagos, on the 21st of August, 2009 for the Future Moguls: MIX MOGULS and BIZ MOGULS seminars scheduled to take place in Nigeria between the 22nd of August, 2009 and 30th August, 2009. Selah Abrams who is also Chair of the Atlanta Audio Engineering Society would be training upcoming and professional Nigerian Music Producers, in the MIX MOGULS seminar on international music production, mixing and mastering techniques and would also train aspiring entrepreneurs in the BIZ MOGUL seminar on entrepreneurship ‘silicon valley’ style.

Selah Abrams

The MIX MOGULS seminar would be open to professional and amateur production engineers and music producers while the BIZ MOGULS seminar would be open to aspiring entrepreneurs and each seminar would cost twenty five thousand Naira Only (=N=25,000) per head.

Selah Abrams has received several international accolades for his skills and benevolence, part of which include: CNN MyHero Award, Georgia Outstanding Citizen (Cathy Cox, Sec'y of State), Selah’s specialties include: Media production, audio/video/broadcast engineering, graphic design, IT engineering and network design/troubleshooting, Media activism, social entrepreneurship, new media technologies, microfinance, and low-power fm radio setup.

Selah had this to say about the MOGUL seminars:

“my aim is to use my branding, marketing, engineering, teaching, entrepreneurial, and leadership experience to turn innovative ideas into working prototypes and finished projects. New media can bring transparency amongst people, businesses and government to serve the people it exists for. Innovative entrepreneurship is not only the key for keeping our own country competitive and relevant, but also for those in developing countries to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to lift themselves to the situation they desire to be in. Lastly, empowering young people to get in the game and make their mark, I strongly believe, is the obligation of us all, rather than the realm of 'community activists'. These are my strongest motivating forces and the purpose for my life”.

So far the following organizations have partnered to make the seminars a success: FUTURE MOGULS Inc., The Bobby Taylor Company, swagcraft® media, Sol Productions amongst others.

For more information about the seminars please contact:

gossim daniels

The Bobby Taylor Company

+234 706 2929 222

prafrica@bobbytaylor.ca

Banky W. 'Strong thing' video shoot

I could'nt resist putting this up, as we already know Banky just shot the video for the hit track 'Strong thing' off his 'The W Experience' album here is the trailer and beheind the scenes pictures. The video was directed by Eban Oliver of Production Militia studios. The concept of the video was drawn from the John Dilinger themed public enemy concept. 'nuff said:

The TENANT™: International Award winning Movie set to premiere in Lagos.

1st August 2009

Lagos, Nigeria

Today, Broken Manacles Entertainment a Canadian based film production company owned by Nigerians, announced the forthcoming premiere of their multiple award winning movie called: The TENANT™.

Faced with the onerous challenge of breaking into Hollywood, the duo founded the film production company Broken Manacles Entertainment Inc. The movie which was written, produced, and directed by Jude Idada and Lucky Ejim, two Nigerian immigrants in Canada was shot in various locations in Canada and Nigeria with Dare ‘BabaDee’ Fasasi as co-director. The movie has already won international accolades which include: Audience Choice Award, Best Feature Film–(Hollywood Black Film Festival2009), Beverly Hills, California; Best Feature Film –(Moving Image Film festival2008), Toronto Canada.

The movie billed to premiere in Lagos sometime in October, 2009 at the cinemas tells the tale of the average African emigrant in search of a better future for himself and his family: Obinna, an African refugee in Canada, faces deportation in 30 days. When all hope seems lost, a chance confrontation with Timothy, his terminally ill landlord, provides him an opportunity to remain in the country. Timothy who is a former immigration officer makes him a deal; he will intervene in his pending deportation if Obinna finds his estranged daughter Nicole and convinces her to see him one last time before he dies. With the clock ticking, Obinna fights to save his dreams, in the course of which he stumbles on a discovery that will shake the very foundations of his beliefs.

So far the movie has been screened at various film festivals in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

In the words of the movie director Lucky Ejim: “…Some of the ideas that emanated from our research was the pain associated with the need to survive, to love and to forgive, but these words alone wasn’t enough to make an interesting film so we decided to quantify pain…”

Following the screening in Canada, some of the guests had this to say:

“.... This film makes Nigeria proud. Great storytelling, Great acting, Great Directing, There should be a part two”

- His Excellency, Professor Iyorwuese Hager (High Commissioner of Nigeria to Canada);

“........ I loved this film. As a successful writer, I couldn’t even fathom the plot line, twists, reversals etc. The language was marvelous. The directing is superb. I am in awe.” - Robert Eisele Writer (The Great Debaters)

The official premiere of The TENANT™ would be preceded by a screening of the movie to the media and the online blogging community on the 30th of October, 2009.

More information about the TENANT™ movie is available at: www.thetenantmovie.com.

Watch the Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8cdHZdwcIU

Trailer also available on your VEDA QUEST PORTAL

Read: http://www.buzzworthypr.blogspot.com

Press Contacts:

Gossim Daniels

The Bobby Taylor Company

prafrica@bobbytaylor.ca;

[+234 706 2929 222]

::DAREY::

Untitled from Darey on Vimeo.

SMVA Winners!

Best Male Video

• Naeto C – Kini Big Deal

Best Female Video

• TY Bello – Ekundayo

Best Choreography

• P-Square – Roll It

Best Special Effect Editing

• Dipp – Dangerous

Best Cinematography

• Bigiano – Shayo

Best Hip Hop

• Str8buttah – Last Standing

Best R&B or Pop Video

• Darey - Not the girl

Best Duo/Group Video

• P-Square – Roll It

Best Collaboration in a Music Video

• Tuface Idibia ft. Sound Sultan – Enter The Place

Soundcity Viewers Choice

• Bigiano – Shayo

Soundcity Fresh Video

• Steel – South African Girl

Discovery of the year

• Kel - Waa Wa Alright

Hit Producer of the Year (as used in a music video)

• “Suddenly” by D’banj (Don Jazzy)

African Video of the Year

• 340ML (Mozambique)

Best Video

• Tuface - Enter The Place

source:http://www.questionmarkmag.com/?p=1296

Julius Agwu's new video! ft. OJB

I just could'nt resist the urge to post this, not sure if this was Julius being his witty self, but i'm still laughing.

rocawear popup shop...marketing with class...

Imagine you wake up one morning and you look out the window and all you see is this beautifully designed truck and also got to know that the best cloths label in the world was out your window selling directly to your neigbourhood from an exquisite pop up shop! ok snap out of it...this is real, rocawear trully rocks!!!