SUSPEKT- Release Party

This Thursday, 16th December, 2010 its SUSPEKTS album release party at JADE PALACE- (Volar by Vuitton). The list of celebrity guests is massive-(think any artiste that is currently relevant in the music industry). The events starts at 6pm and you are welcome to attend as long as you've got your =N=5,000 gate fee.

THE EXAM- undoubtedly my best movie of the year ****

"...its not about what he said you know?..its about what he didn't say..." 

***this would rank as my favorite line in this movie.

In the last 12months i have seen lots of spectacular movies, but none compares to this awesome movie i had the rare privilege to see last nite- THE EXAM.

This movie combines share genius and simplicity. In concept only the movie PHONE BOOTH comes even close.

The entire 1hr 34mins of this movie is set in one location - a room. 8 individuals after haven scaled preliminary tests are assembled in a room and given 80mins to write a final test. After several instructions from the invigilator the test commences only for the applicants to flip their sheets and discover blank pages. They must think out of the box to provide the required answer.

The movie stars Luke Mably, Colin Salmon, Jim Mistry among other fresh faces. The movie was written, directed and produced by Stuart Hazeldine.

Lame as it may sound, but this is the kind of movie you finish watching and feel so good about within and get all sorta positive ideas out of.

Its the 14th of December, and this is undoubtedly my movie of the year.

5 G-stars to this movie.

-=MTV Africa Music Awards 2010=-, LAGOS**UPDATED

So it all goes down tonite! The MTV Africa Music Awards is expected to be a real adventure. a few weeks a go it was the SMVAs and the crowd was wild. I expect total chaos outside the venue as thousands make their way to the Eko Hotels and Suites Venue of the MTVBase MAMA 2010. Rick Ross, T-pain, Eve, 2face, Sasha are some of the artistes scheduled to perform at the event tonight.

As at last night, TRIBECA venue for the after party of the MAMAs 2010 was shut as the crew were tryna sort out the club for the maddest party of the year. 'Fingers Crossed'

THE WINNERS!
Best Anglophone - Daddy Owen (Kenya)
Best Francophone - Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Best Lusophone – Cabo Snoop (Angola)
Artist of the Year- 2Face (Nigeria)
Best Female – Sasha (Nigeria)
Best Male – 2Face (Nigeria)
Best Video - Fally Ipupa (DRC): “Sexy Dance”
Best Group – P-Square (Nigeria)
Brand New Act – Mo Cheddah (Nigeria)
Best Performance – Big Nuz (South Africa)
Song of the Year – Liquideep (South Africa): “Fairytale”
MAMA Legend – Miriam Makeba (South Africa)
Best International – Eminem (USA).

Bet Big, Win Big -=TAKERS=- the movie

...this is not the way we do things gentlemen, its too fast, its too rushed...-A.J #this has got to be one of my best lines from the movie.

at the start I was disappointed at the lack of precision of the 'operation'. Then as if that was'nt enough the slip ups of these so called TAKERS got worse.

But without doubt my best part of the movie has got to be the Chris Brown/ Cop chase scene. His acrobatic s where off the hook. It could pass for a good movie so i would give the movie 3 G-stars. The movie stars  Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Michael Ealy, Tip 'TI' Harris, Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, and Zoe Saldana

Its action packed and enjoyable especially at the cinemas.                                                

Soundcity Music Video Awards Winners

1. Best Male Video (Banky W) – Strong Ting – Nigeria
2. Best Female Video (Goldie) – You Know It – Nigeria
3. Best Choreography (Dama Do Bling) – Moza Girl – Mozambique
4. Best Special Effects (Djinee) – Overkillin’ – Nigeria
5. Best Editing (P Square) – Danger – Nigeria
6. Best Duo Or Group Video (Deep Level) – We Run The City – South Africa
7. Best Cinematography (Teargas) – Mhlobo Wami – South Africa
8. Best Hip Hop Video (Jozi) – Wild Life – South Africa
9. Best R & B Vide0 (Mike Anyasodo) – Fine Fine Lady – Nigeria
10. Best Pop Video (2Face Idibia) – Implication – Nigeria
11. Best Collaboration In A Music Video (Sarkodie Feat. Sway & Jayso) – Lay away – Ghana
12. Discovery Of The Year (JR) – Show Dem – South Africa
13. Best Video (Voting) (Banky W) – Strong Ting – Nigeria
14. Viewers Choice (Voting) (Buffalo Souljah) – Ezandlha Phezulu – Zimbabwe
15. Hit Producer Of The Year (As Used In A Music Video) (Sossick/DaGrin) – Pon Pon Pon – Nigeria
15. Best Western (2Face Idibia) – Nigeria
16. Best Southern (PRO) – South Africa
17. Best Eastern (Wyre) – Kenya
18. Best Central (Fally Ipupa) – DR Congo
19. Soundcity Fresh Video (Tania Tome) – Nhi Ngugu Haladza – Mozambique

The Me-naissance Group announces the release of its revolutionary smart phone application (TMGapp).

Lagos, Nigeria- 18^th November, 2010

The Me-naissance Group, a mobile content and application development company Headquartered in Nigeria today announced the release of its First product: TMGapp.

TMGapp is a creative mobile application for smart phones set to change the way smart phones are used around the world. With a fusion of productivity and entertainment, the application is designed to make life easier for its users. The application currently has six (6) modules which include:

1.      Around you (with the aid of GPS, find out the nearest ATM, Bar, Bank, restaurant etc)

2.      TMG messenger (TMGM is a platform independent Phone-2-Phone messenger chat application)

3.      Sports (view live scores, sports news, league tables around the world amongst others)

4.      News (Find out the Latest showbiz & business both Locally and Internationally) 

5.      Cinemas ( Find out movie listings in cinemas near you, and view top box office ratings)

6.      Weekend planner (The fastest way to find out the entertainment spots for the weekend)

TMG recently secured technical partnership with a very reputable Swiss based software developer with extensive experience within the Blackberry, Nokia OS, I-phone and Android platforms for the UK, EU and US Markets. This is sure to ensure that integrity of the application is maintained. In the words of the Chief Executive Officer Mr. Muyiwa Omosa:  

“The idea behind this product was borne out of the quest to improve the way we accessed information in this country and also because I wanted one for myself. When I was faced with the option of coming back home after completing my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in England to get a job, I was very reluctant as I’d just got the iPhone which had loads of amazing and cool applications that just made life more exciting and easy.

I thought of how useless this amazing smart phone would be if I moved back home as I wouldn’t be able to fully utilize its functions. One morning after a lot of pressure from the parents, it finally came to me. If you want something you don’t wait for people to do it for you, as Africans we are used to the world going 10 steps ahead before taking our first. With a lot of hardwork and the Grace of God we have succeeded in providing you with this really cool and revolutionary product.” The Initial release of the TMGapp is available for free download at the link below.

DOWNLOAD  APPLICATION FREE HERE:  http://www.tmgapp.com/7/7/Download/Download.html

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TMGapp/174928265857913?v=wall

Follow us on Twitter: @tmgapp; @Mr_TMG

Website: www.tmgapp.com

For Further Enquiries

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The Bobby Taylor Company

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Extending the JAY-Z brand. (The Hits Collection Vol. 1)

If there is anything i appreciate about the average American superstar hustle, it is their creative use of brand extensions. You see for them commercializing the fame and success is actually the big money spinner.

Unlike the average African artiste who earns revenue more from shows than album sales, the artists in the developed countries engage in extensive franchising and licensing deals. I believe strongly that the top class Nigerian celebrities are gradually positioning themselves for this already.

JayZ the current King of Hiphop in my books and in  most others anyways launched a website http://www.jayzhitscollection.com recently in anticipation of the release of the Jay-Z hit collection.

The Hits Collection Vol. 1: Collectors Edition Box, which includes Jay's autograph laser–etched on endcaps with platinum sound 40mm audio driver and inline mic for use with the included Skullcandy x RocNation headphones, crafted from stainless steel and aluminum, and comes with a poly carbonate, protective carrying case. Also included is a 100-page bound photo book with rare photos and numbered linen covered box with a debossed Jay-Z "DIAMOND" logo, a deluxe linen covered case with debossed Jay-Z "HANDS" LOGO. Included is a double CD with rarities and 32 pages of rare photos.

MTV's 2010 HOTTEST MCs IN THE GAME

2010 HOTTEST MCs IN THE GAME 

1. Eminem
2. Jay-Z
3. Kanye West
4. Drake
5. Rick Ross
6. Nicki Minaj
7. Lil Wayne
8. Waka Flocka Flame
9. B.o.B.
10. Ludacris

DAREY

Darey recently released two singles from his forth coming untitled album:

1. Don't let me know   >>DOWNLOAD
2. The way you are  >>DOWNLOAD

In my opinion the album will definately be worth every bar. The untitled album also has inputs from Jesse Jagz, Ikechukwu, Dr. Frabz, & Naeto C

money talks, bullshit walks

As the popular saying goes: "money talks, bullshit walks".. well bullshit can only take you as far as getting an oppurtunity to prove yourself. The thing about such a strategy is for the smart people while bull shitting their way to the top they make conscious effort to have some level of substance, On the other hand the fools only stick with the bullshit so long and sometimes get so fortunate to be ontop only to come crashing down like a pack of cards.

So you have a hit single on rotation, or you have a traffic driving blog or website 'cos you offer juicy gossip and unravel scandals, or for some it may be your role in a movie that blew up.... which ever the case, people aint as stupid as they seem.At some point they would realise how much of an air bag you are.

Finally in a sea of huge potential and talent, bullshitting is a hard job, in a sea of mediocres its pwetty easy...

do what you love<<>>love what you do

illustration by ugmonk

The thing about doing what you love for a living is it never feels like work. I believe the best way to find successful balance is when you get paid to do something you love. There is obviously a place for delayed gratification when one's passion is discovered & The fact that you are passionate about what you love won't make you mind doing it for free and doing it so well that your passion eventually speaks for you. 

Finally when you have achieved that state of public recognition doing what you are passionate about you get the right to place whatever premium you want on that passion. "Don't sell yourself short"

MOHITS in collaboration with FELA ON BROADWAY

MOHITS in collaboration with FELA ON BROADWAY present FELABRATION CELEBRATION on Sunday, October 17^th at the New Afrika Shrine (NERDC Rd, Agidingbi Ikeja) at 5pm.

MOHITS Stars (Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Wande Coal, Da Prince and more) will be live on stage celebrating the life of the Legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

This event ‘FELABRATION’ was born to celebrate Fela’s music, life, fashion and all the many truths he shared with his fans in his music and life.

For more information visit www.felabration.net

BigBrother Allstars Finale 17th Oct. 2010

Come sunday the 17th of October it will be exactly 91days and the final day of the BigBrother Allstars. The $200,000 question is who will be the winner? Personally asides from Mwisho & Munya i do not think any  of the last 5 housemates have worked as hard in terms of entertainment and public show of 'stupidity' (no malice). 

In my opinion, Tatiana who was evicted last sunday deserves that price more than anyone as she has been so entertaining from her terrible use of english, slangs like: FUUUuuGU, to her sexy dances, and strip teases she has found her own unique way to stay interesting. Uti on the other hand, my home boy whomi should be rooting for but SERIOUSLY REFUSE to root for has been nothing but just there in a flat kinda way, probably the best entertainment we have had from him are his constant bullying and insults to his fellow housemates which to me is a huge turn off.

You all will agree with me that as far the winning formula is concerned Kevin Chuwang pam has that. Call him pretentious and fake.. it has worked for him, and in all honesty i would have expected Uti to top Kevin's performance. Sunday will tell.

Chilean Miners: getting trapped underground could be a blessing.

This picture got me thinking about the things we take for granted in life. Being confined to a such dark space with 33 other people is no joke. Not even the housemates from Bigbrother Africa would have the faintest idea what this ordeal must have felt like for the chilean miners. I believe the guys from the popular TV reality show had the hope of at least $200,000, but these 33 miners only had the hope of 3 drills slowly making their way down in a little over 2months and the hope of at least rescue.

But like in every challenge there is an upside the miners even before their rescue have already been offered book deals, movie deals amongst other perks like all expense paid trips.One thing is certian their lives have been changed forever and they have assumed full celebrity status. I bet in the next few weeks it will be lots of lights, cameras and action.

Even with all the perks above i would not give up the surface of the earth for the dark space though.

~gd.

ASA >>bEAUTiFUL iMperFection+Video Update

If there was such a thing as a template for blowing up inernationally as an artist, that would be Asa. Born Bukola Elemide, Asa is set to release her sophomore album titled Beautiful Imperfection after the overwhelming success of her debut album. Asa is currently signed to the french record label: 'naive' and would release the said album on the 25th of Oct., 2010.

***also the video for the single be my mine is below

Dreams can be a hard Nut to crack...

I must admit: making dreams come through is  hard.  Living in an enviroment like ours where there is too much for too many, but few people hoarding all that much resources it can also be very discouraging. so many young people try so hard to get into the labour market and then try so hard to get out of it once in.

The ancient mould of getting a degree or two and getting a good job... doesn't really cut it these days since almost everyone in the labour market has a degree, doesn't it make any sense for you to stand out in some way?

As much as it feels like things are not right or you do not have enough to make your dreams happen, there is only one important fuel required of you: PASSION. It is the fuel that keeps you going when that required capital ain't forth coming or when doors of potential are slammed in your face.

A word of advice to you no matter how bad things look, keep your dreams alive in your heart & mind cos it will always give you hope; secondly spend 40-70% of your time everyday thinking and doing at least a few things about that dream and watch the power of positive attraction help you make that dream a reality.

na my own be that.
~GD