tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63578188210243585202024-02-07T11:53:49.569+00:00What's Up, Naija?Entertainment, Knowledge, Fun and TruelifeThe Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-74023707000052700352010-12-01T10:45:00.001+00:002010-12-01T10:45:30.238+00:00MI2: The Movie: My review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz45ExNMDkWrgpM47YAVwHF3TQa8gzTE_7r4d5fxMFT_s7HxpZ2f076S53tI3P0_7ZXWybb5o9sffQN8stATBnYAskIsnxhzN0jVSGFrc61xMFMW9qp7b1PFekBQGClEhcMbRCotp4DZfd/s1600/MI+2+Album+cover.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz45ExNMDkWrgpM47YAVwHF3TQa8gzTE_7r4d5fxMFT_s7HxpZ2f076S53tI3P0_7ZXWybb5o9sffQN8stATBnYAskIsnxhzN0jVSGFrc61xMFMW9qp7b1PFekBQGClEhcMbRCotp4DZfd/s320/MI+2+Album+cover.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>There's no way M.I would drop an album and I wouldn't buy it the first chance I got. Picking 'MI2:The Movie' off the CD Vendor's shelf was an easy buying decision for me as I couldn't wait to find out if the 'sophomore jinx' had plagued Mr. Incredible.<br />
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On first listen, M.I's second effort didn't meet my expectations and I was quite disappointed as I was expecting a few tracks off the 'ONE' album, that still hasn't seen daylight, to make this album. I felt the Nigerian public and true M.I fans will be blessed with songs like 'Pulling Me Back', 'Let's Get Together' and 'Pyeriboy' which will, no doubt, take it back to the essence that was 'Talk About It'. But I guess Chocolate City has moved on and they expect us to move along too like "If you want the old M.I, buy the old M.I album." <br />
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However, after a few spins of the disc, I'm beginning to make a volte-face on my earlier assessment of the 16-tracker. <br />
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A lengthy intro: "Prelude" opens the album and is followed by 'Action Film' featuring the lastest C-City sign-on: Brymo. I'm still skipping this track for now. Next is 'Slow Down' which is currently on repeat in my car and on my laptop at the office. Featured artiste: Julius Ceaser delivers a lovely chorus with romantically intense lyrics "...She looks like she's a Super Model/Cover of a fashion magazine...she reminds me of nights in Paris/She knows she's the finest girl I've seen/She looks like a queen and she knows...". the song is delivered over a danceable beat and M.I's verses are on point.<br />
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'Number One' reminds me of D'banj's 'Igwe' as it appears to be targeted at M.I's eastern fans. High-life artiste: Flavour nails the chorus with an excellent igbo-laced delivery. This song probably has the best instrumentals on the album and is sure to demonstrate its power as an alcohol-assisted party banger on any dance floor.<br />
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When compared to his work on 'Talk About It', M.I loses lyrical depth on the majority of tracks on this album and this is what I've termed the 'new M.I' who has chosen to dumb down his message for the masses and for the glory of commercial appeal. Can't blame him though.<br />
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'Nobody' featuring Tuface is a great collaboration and both artistes render superb performances on a subject that touches their personal lives.It focuses on the various types of 'beef' that accompany fame and fortune for those in the spotlight. M.I raps ''Ask Timaya, ask Wande/follow you bumper to bumper on Sunday/but do you <em>yumu yumu</em> on a Monday...if your fine boy too much they say you turn gay/if you make too much cash they say it's '19, or its drugs or it's fraud..."<br />
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'One Naira' featuring Waje is another standout track that's also on repeat for me. 'Wild Wild West' is the expected social commentary on the frequent violence and loss of lives in Jos, the city that groomed the majority of the Choc Boys. This is where Jesse and Ice Prince should have featured instead of the forced sounding 'Represent' anthem (just my opinion, anyway).<br />
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'Undisputed' is fit for the single that it is so I'll leave it at that. <br />
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Other guests on the album include newcomers: Ruby, Bola and Kauna.<br />
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Overall, I believe MI 2 will grow on me and in a month or so I'll give it a rating, meanwhile go get yours and upload your comments. Peace.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-19865018355453237002010-12-01T09:44:00.000+00:002010-12-01T09:44:18.424+00:00Jay-Z brings 40/40 clubs to select US Airports<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbb2Ky6rVP0AXGv9DdLmiIYaYnZ98FR3nqP9r7uyQjLLkEFzTFG6GKWpY9Hi_YXVebEgktl2i_65d9WdJAQWvpF9psyvD8lj3aSKQXykUrGFQAyFgo44RmQ9MoKOOWgc7CrOX-VSF-e94H/s1600/jay-breakfast-solo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbb2Ky6rVP0AXGv9DdLmiIYaYnZ98FR3nqP9r7uyQjLLkEFzTFG6GKWpY9Hi_YXVebEgktl2i_65d9WdJAQWvpF9psyvD8lj3aSKQXykUrGFQAyFgo44RmQ9MoKOOWgc7CrOX-VSF-e94H/s320/jay-breakfast-solo.jpg" width="320" /></a>Now this guy just keeps getting bigger and bigger...see the story below.</div><br />
Hip-Hop star Jay-Z is expanding his business empire with a new deal that will bring his popular 40/40 Club to select airports across the United States. <br />
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The rap mogul and his partners Juan and Desiree Perez have struck a deal with Delaware North Companies, one of the world's leading and hospitality service providers. <br />
Additionally, Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S., with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion dollars. <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"The 40/40 Club is all about creating first-class experiences for guests who want to relax and watch their favorite games," said Desiree Perez. "We want to see our club grow, and to bring those experiences to travelers. A partnership with Delaware North will do just that."</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The new deal could bring Jay-Z's 40/40 Club into up 20 major U.S. airports, where Delaware North Companies operate dozens of national and regional brand restaurants. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"We are thrilled to partner with the 40/40 Club, to bring a stylish sports bar and lounge to airports across the country," said Robert Stanton, vice president of business development. "From the personalized, one-of-a-kind jerseys on the wall, to every sports game you can think of on the television screens, the club will bring a new experience that we are sure travelers will welcome."</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">(Source: Allhiphop.com)</div>The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-5716463668189476972010-08-12T21:12:00.000+01:002010-08-12T21:12:41.525+01:00Didn't know blogging was this hardTrue to God! (Haven't said that in like 2 decades) Blogging is hard work. 'Nuff respect to regular Bloggers out there. I havent done this in months and I can blame it on everything from my 9 to 5 or lack of internet access. truth is, i dont want to put up just crap here and creativity has been scarce too (in addition to the above excuses)<br />
But guess what? just got meeself a Starcomms datacard! But the real deal is the service is so crappy couldnt even watch Eminem's nu video 'Love The Way You Lie' on Youtube until I went to their office in Wuse 2 Abuja. Damn! They say I should expect an improvement from next week so lets hope they keep to their word.<br />
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Now I gotta go...Will blog regularly from now on (if Starcomms lets me). Peace.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-70049416015548416262010-03-09T17:10:00.000+00:002010-03-09T17:10:47.672+00:00Songs I'm feeling now - March 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNszeK_z3cAbX1NjqFSsH53-vpJjYhyphenhyphenE5VsVYSehMPbM1Zp8BIhRAxSv5-Q9DYWDHHfgPHjf3xYVmiz6y6Ga_imRSbWdiNhff6C2135P4nrFgU13cF42ml2Tw4-UtMZ7hWwCR25YdQ86BP/s1600-h/JGyang_Eyes+wide+shut_web+large.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNszeK_z3cAbX1NjqFSsH53-vpJjYhyphenhyphenE5VsVYSehMPbM1Zp8BIhRAxSv5-Q9DYWDHHfgPHjf3xYVmiz6y6Ga_imRSbWdiNhff6C2135P4nrFgU13cF42ml2Tw4-UtMZ7hWwCR25YdQ86BP/s320/JGyang_Eyes+wide+shut_web+large.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Kauna Allah ft. Skales – Jeremiah Gyang</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">5. In Love With You – Jeremiah Gyang</div>The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-70244295015798252922010-03-09T17:00:00.000+00:002010-03-09T17:00:37.577+00:00Alice in Wonderland sets Box Office record<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqXTAa0HTDXYoK09qKICYOdNNVc2C23CpFwusVXIjUKdJGOzXTi5xoJPM3y5YDl73IgSdBcw-muy-ew0jzsuNfcPInYOXI2zbYADSIrWtI4LffQQNcEOzd7m5EjfFxbfaE3Xd-5LciFrm/s1600-h/alice+in+wonderland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqXTAa0HTDXYoK09qKICYOdNNVc2C23CpFwusVXIjUKdJGOzXTi5xoJPM3y5YDl73IgSdBcw-muy-ew0jzsuNfcPInYOXI2zbYADSIrWtI4LffQQNcEOzd7m5EjfFxbfaE3Xd-5LciFrm/s320/alice+in+wonderland.jpg" vt="true" width="298" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This year's "Alice in Wonderland" movie grossed an estimated $116.3 million over the weekend making it the biggest ever March opening and made almost $30 million more than James Cameron's "Avatar" did in its opening weekend. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"Alice in Wonderland" has become the movie with the sixth biggest opening weekend in the history of the Box office. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>The movie, which is directed by Tim Burton was made in 3D, same as "Avatar" and stars Johnny Depp.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-42198093105144293352010-03-09T16:47:00.001+00:002010-03-09T17:13:54.137+00:00Lil' Wayne goes to jail<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YsRU6xPXsqGQ3nzojSp3U6vAz27pQ25UmfFurE3XtT3Q5Qee-VyJApXu3MTJt5RHta6OT9BI9FA2HiWtF46xVkKVmXoImcD0byUw8DGjU1vOh_iCmU7Pllr7BbEyi3aFR39QIlKqyqCE/s1600-h/lil_wayne_pink_bape_camo093007041156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YsRU6xPXsqGQ3nzojSp3U6vAz27pQ25UmfFurE3XtT3Q5Qee-VyJApXu3MTJt5RHta6OT9BI9FA2HiWtF46xVkKVmXoImcD0byUw8DGjU1vOh_iCmU7Pllr7BbEyi3aFR39QIlKqyqCE/s320/lil_wayne_pink_bape_camo093007041156.jpg" vt="true" width="298" /></a>Yeah, finally Lil'Wayne heads off to do his time after getting his sentencing postponed twice. Firt to enable him get dental work (I guess Baby didn't want him taking all that bling in his grill to the pen') then due to a courthouse fire incident.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The rapper known as Weezy is expected to spend at least 8 months in prison out of a one year sentence for being in possession of a firearm on his tour bus.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Keep your head up Weezy, while we expect to the Drake and the rest of the Young Money Crew rock 'Free Lil' Wayne' T-shirts at every other show.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-81976581301309326862010-03-01T19:02:00.000+00:002010-03-01T19:02:10.257+00:00Ragga Sensation: Bornstar's single is first off DJ Chascolee's New Mixtape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8FKWnkhDfBdUw0hp-HwYXZleDh1EvAXCprT0x8GCHrTqeHydZzSJpu1hq3UXEf0QIy8WNYA6IZM6mqQrstb5KhIjnHU791flCD5fgQbebUZ0nAcXVyc4aJoIEBwZ9rDfreFbGufpoyle/s1600-h/kolee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8FKWnkhDfBdUw0hp-HwYXZleDh1EvAXCprT0x8GCHrTqeHydZzSJpu1hq3UXEf0QIy8WNYA6IZM6mqQrstb5KhIjnHU791flCD5fgQbebUZ0nAcXVyc4aJoIEBwZ9rDfreFbGufpoyle/s320/kolee.jpg" /></a></div>Famous Nigerian Award winning DJ 'Chascolee' is putting finishing touches to his mixtape.The mixtape titled DJ CHASCOLEE COMMERCIAL MIXTAPE' promises to be a breather from the norm currently pervading the Nigerian space and it has already recorded star appearances from Wande cole,Terry g,d prince,da grin,the supremes,Tu-face idibia,durella,Bornstar, etc.DJ Chascolee is no stranger on the Nigerian Club Scene. .His Laurels include Award winning D.J of the year 2006 in Lagos Nigeria. Best Club D.J of the Year Feb 13 at the Muson Centre Lagos Nigeria 2007. Club D.J/etc. He has played in Various Clubs In Nigeria. Like Xtreem, Do it All, White House, Options, Page, Insomnia Chilout, Mingles, Da New Groto, Sigma, Genesis, Tribeca, moods, Picolomondo etc. He featured in 50 cent's show, jarule/kevin lil's show, seun paul's, wyclef's, benieman's, Idols final party and big brother's final eviction party, etc.<br />
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The Mixtape is released on the Question mark label imprint.First single titled True gangsterz performed by ragga sensation BORNSTAR ft M.SpeechThe Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-66299823163258354492010-02-24T14:41:00.000+00:002010-02-24T14:41:44.361+00:00Durella's 2 Gbaski Sneakers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqzgtkRDdU0Q8NhgN4y-IxbGf-c5pNPq8Npi47F1tAIhAB2CO66jWl6O_SIvHsgeUCXvepkeyh4J4-oILGEmwAg7OQB8lT1-AN_jvIuTHsFdOPaJ7vR9RGVglVyJqvWbSKtUCm4OLfHZw/s1600-h/2+gbaski+sneakers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqzgtkRDdU0Q8NhgN4y-IxbGf-c5pNPq8Npi47F1tAIhAB2CO66jWl6O_SIvHsgeUCXvepkeyh4J4-oILGEmwAg7OQB8lT1-AN_jvIuTHsFdOPaJ7vR9RGVglVyJqvWbSKtUCm4OLfHZw/s320/2+gbaski+sneakers.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>While we still await the Koko Phone, I guess we could do with some footwear fro someone who shares similar styles with the Koko Master himself.<br />
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Introducing the '2 Gbaski' Sneakers from the King of the Zanga, Durella!<br />
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I hear they are recommended for a retail price of N25,000. I guess this is where TC Records invested all that money Durella won from Zain's Advance Warning!The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-36998662373238265912010-02-24T11:01:00.000+00:002010-02-24T11:01:17.941+00:00Rare Superman Comic Sells for $1 Million!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ-kWYGF-9IQH18zRdEhMdE_xwZqjOAJm8JZW8_tKJzOYo27SoHA9EIYVpJUz9KtCkEiWwN0VD3vmP3rtsBik9hz_1YEycVxTW-sg7H0EIwEyH7DeRHU9s2gc3ibz2ESvPPvI5RRfbl86/s1600-h/superman_comic_auction_03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ-kWYGF-9IQH18zRdEhMdE_xwZqjOAJm8JZW8_tKJzOYo27SoHA9EIYVpJUz9KtCkEiWwN0VD3vmP3rtsBik9hz_1YEycVxTW-sg7H0EIwEyH7DeRHU9s2gc3ibz2ESvPPvI5RRfbl86/s320/superman_comic_auction_03.jpg" width="193" /></a>A rare 1938 Action Comics #1 in which the character Superman made his first appearance was actioned for $1 million on Monday 22nd February, 2010 in New York. The sale occurred between two unnamed collectors within a minute of being listed for sale.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Described as the single most important event in comic book history, the issue is one of only 100 copies believed to be in existence and one of only 2 in good condition. A similar copy which was in a not-so-good condition sold for over $300,000 about 3 years ago. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>In 1938, this issues of Action Comics #1 would have sold for about 10 cents, 15 years ago it sold for about $150,000 and this year it went for a whooping $1 million!The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-22928628196237771632010-02-22T11:33:00.000+00:002010-02-22T11:33:23.820+00:00Soldier of Love - New Sade Album<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHREnK_6Zasrt9iFXawsd3qNFgK5KWLl9ceHElxdIuk4RfNq84KopDnxINj-gtXHV1ry9tMB58GrqN5a5-olwzvK-RFaZTtZq_g9DoinP534wBX9aqClQaN20CCeBOjE9M0eDQqopTpb0/s1600-h/Sade-Soldier-Of-Lover-Album-Cover-Art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHREnK_6Zasrt9iFXawsd3qNFgK5KWLl9ceHElxdIuk4RfNq84KopDnxINj-gtXHV1ry9tMB58GrqN5a5-olwzvK-RFaZTtZq_g9DoinP534wBX9aqClQaN20CCeBOjE9M0eDQqopTpb0/s320/Sade-Soldier-Of-Lover-Album-Cover-Art.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Coming 10 years after her last effort (the highly successful 'Lovers Rock), Sade returned this month to both critical and commercial acclaim for her new album: 'Soldier of Love'. The soul songstress sold over 500,000 copies of her latest work within a week of its release in the US, thus earning a Gold status certification.<br />
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The album has received wide press covering from all sections of the media. The track listing is below:<br />
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1. The Moon and The Sky<br />
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2. Soldier of Love<br />
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3. Morning Bird<br />
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4. Baby Father<br />
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5. Long Hard Road<br />
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6. Be That Easy<br />
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7. Bring Me Home<br />
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8. In Another Time<br />
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9. Skin<br />
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10. The Safest Place<br />
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Rap artist/Producer: Jesse Abaga better known in the industry as "That other short boy: Jesse Jags" is set to release his first album: 'Jag of All Trades' on the 13th of March 2010. A launch event has been planned by his record label: Chocolate City and is billed to hold at the prestigious Tribeca, on Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island between 7pm and 10pm on the aforementioned date.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-38515478129476493122010-02-09T15:42:00.000+00:002010-02-09T15:42:47.989+00:00The Future Awards 2010 Winners ListThe Future Awards 2010 held on Sunday at the Muson Centre, Lagos, find below the list of winners....<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Actor of the Year</span><br />
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Kemi Lala Akindoju<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Best Use of Advocacy</span><br />
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Tolu Sangosanya (Dustbin Children Foundation)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Best Use of Science</span><br />
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Ify Aniebo<br />
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Best Use of Technology<br />
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‘Bade Adesemowo (Bincom Solutions)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Business Owner of the Year</span><br />
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‘Debola Lewis (Yvent Kouture)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Creative Artist of the Year</span><br />
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Adekunle Samuel Owolabi<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Excellence in Public Service</span><br />
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Fatima Zara Modibbo (Human Institute of Virology)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Journalist of the Year</span><br />
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Rounah Agbroko (NEXT)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Magazine of the Year</span><br />
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Soundcity Blast<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Model of the Year</span><br />
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Warebi Martha<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Musician of the Year</span><br />
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MI Abaga<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Music Producer of the Year</span><br />
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Jesse Jagz<br />
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<span style="color: red;">On-Air Personality of the Year (Radio)</span><br />
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Maste Uwatse (Wazobia FM)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">On-Air Personality of the Year (TV)</span><br />
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Andre Blaze (Nigezie)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Professional of the Year</span><br />
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Ifunanya Maduka (Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Screen Producer of the Year</span><br />
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Kenneth Gyang ("Finding Aisha")<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Sportsperson of the Year</span><br />
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Janet Dung (Athletics)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Style Entrepreneur of the Year</span><br />
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Linda Ikeji (Blackdove)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Team of the Year</span><br />
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Africa Youth Unite for Change (Afyuch)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Young Person of the Year</span><br />
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Ify AnieboThe Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-18350919062648945682010-02-09T15:38:00.000+00:002010-02-09T15:38:19.916+00:00What’s Up, Naija’s Best Albums of 2009What’s Up, Naija’s Best Albums of 2009<br />
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By late 2008, a flurry of singles hit the airwaves from artistes like Wande Coal, M.I and Darey. This caused Nigerian music aficionados to believe 2009 would be the year of the Nigerian musician and in some ways it was. Some great albums came and conquered, some good albums came and were slept on but some terrible albums also came and the market rejected them. <br />
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Here’s our list of 2009 albums and what we think about them<br />
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Whats Up, Naija?’s Best 5 Albums of 2009<br />
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1. Mushin to Mo’Hits – Wande Coal<br />
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2. king Kong – Shank<br />
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3. Big Boy - eLDee<br />
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4. D’jinee – D’jinee<br />
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5. Life & Times of Killz Vol. 1 - Ikechukwu<br />
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Whats Up, Naija?’s Worst 5 Albums of 2009<br />
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1. Tradition – 9ice<br />
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2. Danger – P-Square<br />
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3. With all due respect press play – Olu Maintain<br />
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4. I.D entity – I.D Cabasa<br />
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5. Who Am I – Jim Iyke<br />
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Whats Up, Naija?’s Top 5 Artistes of 2009<br />
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1. M.I – For taking great music from the rocky hills of Jos to the airwaves of Lagos and the entire nation<br />
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2. Bracket – For giving us the best wedding song of the year ‘Yori Yori’<br />
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3. Darey – For those sparkling videos<br />
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4. Wande Coal – For showing the others what an album should be like<br />
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5. D’banj – For showing us the essence of building a brand<br />
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Whats Up, Naija Worst 5 Artistes of 2009<br />
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1. Terry G – For all the nonsense lyrics and repetitive beats<br />
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2. Pls feel free to add in names of your choiceThe Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-8275543763985263442010-02-04T19:22:00.000+00:002010-02-04T19:22:35.065+00:00The Return of Jeremiah<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdQbS0_v7MN-0U9-DmIl_T5ZIzo_mlIERzdo5t1lCdDYo2BvWCCLOxNgnrnV7Mcqnrb_ArmaXzk0VeVG3nwgepBrCDo80A8ZA45u1C216aPtCer5I1OOKwqtYEFd_R88z7sYdf4U4ecoo/s1600-h/JGyang_Looking+at+you.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdQbS0_v7MN-0U9-DmIl_T5ZIzo_mlIERzdo5t1lCdDYo2BvWCCLOxNgnrnV7Mcqnrb_ArmaXzk0VeVG3nwgepBrCDo80A8ZA45u1C216aPtCer5I1OOKwqtYEFd_R88z7sYdf4U4ecoo/s400/JGyang_Looking+at+you.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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It’s been over five years since his phenomenal debut opus: ‘Na Ba Ka’ and now 2010 welcomes back soulful crooner: Jeremiah Gyang, the man who first put ‘J-town’ on the musical map of Nigeria and made Hausa music acceptable to the iPod generation . <br />
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In the space of time since he’s been gone and largely off the grid, Jeremiah has travelled the world, buried his mother, introduced us to M.I and still found time to make his signature great music. <br />
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While building the tempo and necessary buzz to prepare us for his sophomore LP, Jeremiah has sung a duet with Asa - ‘Comforters Song’, crafted songs for L’ami and other upcoming artistes and performed at the recent December 2009 Rhythm Unplugged Concert in Lagos.<br />
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In the spirit of the Valentine season, Jeremiah has put out a free promo CD ‘The Return of Jeremiah’ which includes the new singles ‘In Love with You’, ‘Kaunar Allah (Ft. Skales) and ‘The Only One’. <br />
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The tone of these songs, which evoke feelings of love, not towards the artiste but towards a lover, spouse or partner, showcases a deeper and more mature sound from the artiste/producer.<br />
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The as yet untitled sophomore LP is already being touted as Jeremiah’s absolute tour de force!The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-64494595874424814122010-02-04T19:02:00.000+00:002010-02-04T19:02:01.353+00:0082nd Annual Academy Awards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmjeO_eqCB3qnkgSLsrWNhglYHffuKJ10bu-rbn1hC02iflrrQPk2IKohi62wG0nwTZ0KYPTusvqKY26yr8Uz-2CA8b95JQOcyP5aikJglWVaWylgaEm2JiCqqhMGSqekfr_Fta06DtW5/s1600-h/avatar-movie-poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmjeO_eqCB3qnkgSLsrWNhglYHffuKJ10bu-rbn1hC02iflrrQPk2IKohi62wG0nwTZ0KYPTusvqKY26yr8Uz-2CA8b95JQOcyP5aikJglWVaWylgaEm2JiCqqhMGSqekfr_Fta06DtW5/s400/avatar-movie-poster.jpg" width="267" /></a></div>Below is the list of nominees for the 82rd annual Academy Awards. The Oscar ceremony will take place on March 7. <br />
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Best picture <br />
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"Avatar"<br />
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"The Hurt Locker"<br />
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"Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire"<br />
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"Up in the Air"<br />
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"Inglourious Basterds"<br />
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"Up"<br />
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"The Blind Side"<br />
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"District 9"<br />
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"An Education"<br />
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"A Serious Man"<br />
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Actor <br />
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George Clooney, "Up in the Air"<br />
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Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"<br />
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Colin Firth, "A Single Man"<br />
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Morgan Freeman, "Invictus"<br />
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Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker"<br />
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Actress <br />
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Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"<br />
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Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"<br />
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Gabourey Sidibe, "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire"<br />
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Helen Mirren, "The Last Station"<br />
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Carey Mulligan, "An Education"<br />
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Supporting actor <br />
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Matt Damon, "Invictus" <br />
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Woody Harrelson, "The Messenger" <br />
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Christopher Plummer, "The Last Station" <br />
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Stanley Tucci, "The Lovely Bones"<br />
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Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"<br />
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Supporting actress <br />
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Vera Farmiga, "Up in the Air"<br />
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Mo'Nique, "Precious"<br />
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Anna Kendrick, "Up in the Air"<br />
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Penelope Cruz, "Nine"<br />
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Crazy Heart"<br />
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Director <br />
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Quentin Tarantino, "Inglourious Basterds"<br />
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Kathryn Bigelow, "The Hurt Locker"<br />
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James Cameron, "Avatar"<br />
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Lee Daniels, "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire"<br />
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Jason Reitman, "Up in the Air"<br />
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Animated feature <br />
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"Up"<br />
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"Coraline"<br />
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"Fantastic Mr. Fox"<br />
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"The Princess and the Frog"<br />
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"The Secret of Kells"<br />
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Original screenplay<br />
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"The Hurt Locker"<br />
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"Inglourious Basterds"<br />
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"The Messenger"<br />
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"A Serious Man"<br />
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"Up"<br />
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Adapted screenplay<br />
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"District 9"<br />
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"An Education"<br />
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"In the Loop"<br />
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"Precious"<br />
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"Up in the Air"<br />
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Best foreign-language film<br />
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"Ajami"<br />
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"El Secreto de Sus Ojos"<br />
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"The Milk of Sorrow"<br />
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"Un Prophete"<br />
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"The White Ribbon"<br />
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Best film editing<br />
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"Avatar"<br />
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"District 9"<br />
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"The Hurt Locker"<br />
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"Inglourious Basterds"<br />
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"Precious"<br />
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Best documentary feature<br />
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"Burma VJ"<br />
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"The Cove"<br />
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"Food, Inc."<br />
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"The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers"<br />
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"Which Way Home"<br />
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Art direction<br />
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"Avatar"<br />
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"The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus"<br />
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"Nine"<br />
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"Sherlock Holmes"<br />
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"The Young Victoria<br />
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Cinematography<br />
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"Avatar"<br />
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"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"<br />
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"The Hurt Locker"<br />
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"Inglourious Basterds"<br />
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"The White Ribbon"The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-36810395312904471612010-02-04T18:03:00.000+00:002010-02-04T18:03:06.503+00:00ITS A NEW YEAR!!!!!!I know it's the first week of February 2010 and not January 2010 like I would want you to believe.<br />
I'm really sorry I've been off the greid for so long...maintaining a blog is so much work! I say a big congrats to regular and steady bloggers like Linda Ikeji (<a href="http://www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com/">http://www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com/</a>).<br />
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How ever, D Letter C is back...Bigger and Better!!!!!The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-76833359531838678332009-12-08T16:22:00.000+00:002009-12-08T16:22:16.823+00:00BEEF! General Pype Versus Bornstar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlen9HvNEfYg9v_9Nm8bKb5ftNI1SOQLVKCQz2xcV4ayQTOsfNZwA5RPU5tBMzZOL_JqyxSzKnBs17AxCFbnaFL5cg12CQBBxxiBUjcY_EbRsrHByIfYkLuyRGfyHFNiAp0j0fV0CzMO1k/s1600-h/Bornstar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlen9HvNEfYg9v_9Nm8bKb5ftNI1SOQLVKCQz2xcV4ayQTOsfNZwA5RPU5tBMzZOL_JqyxSzKnBs17AxCFbnaFL5cg12CQBBxxiBUjcY_EbRsrHByIfYkLuyRGfyHFNiAp0j0fV0CzMO1k/s320/Bornstar.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div>The Duo clashed at an event at Oniru beach recently and two songs are already out , one from each camp...I'll keep you posted.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-70700966894852671422009-12-08T16:17:00.000+00:002009-12-08T16:17:26.244+00:00The Future Awards 2010 Nominees List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UMsbebVqWyq35zOEaVhUTy2YOW-IILvpHukuNWSmVa6mcWUFgj563j4oKWlKK_Fo2I8Te5poVt3agFTJOofjfCKVZx2OTIHQHWW7uB8OqbTIyxT4nxPBQhKelYaUWhXJsdHIFteqTFhZ/s1600-h/future_2010_LOGO%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UMsbebVqWyq35zOEaVhUTy2YOW-IILvpHukuNWSmVa6mcWUFgj563j4oKWlKK_Fo2I8Te5poVt3agFTJOofjfCKVZx2OTIHQHWW7uB8OqbTIyxT4nxPBQhKelYaUWhXJsdHIFteqTFhZ/s400/future_2010_LOGO%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>Without much ado, here are the nominees....<br />
It’s the definitive list of the brightest and best young Nigerians in the past year! <br />
<br />
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Actor of the Year <br />
<br />
Omoni Oboli <br />
<br />
Gideon Okeke <br />
<br />
Mercy Johnson <br />
<br />
Kemi Lala Akindoju <br />
<br />
Tonto Dikeh <br />
<br />
Ali Nuhu<br />
<br />
Mercy Aigbe <br />
<br />
Nonso Diobi<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Best Use of Advocacy<br />
<br />
Tunde David (YGC Africa)<br />
<br />
Stephen Oguntoyinbo (Talk Village International)<br />
<br />
Onodi Daniel Chinedu (Nigerian Youth Association, Benin Republic)<br />
<br />
Ndubude Matthew Ekene (Nigeria Youth Fight Against Malaria) <br />
<br />
Emmanuel Odiase (Smokefree Foundation)<br />
<br />
Chuks Etuka (Will to Survive)<br />
<br />
Isoke Aikpitanyi (Casa de Isoke) <br />
<br />
Light Up Nigeria <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Best Use of Science <br />
<br />
Oteri Ogoghorie (0.1 Seconds Automatic Changeover)<br />
<br />
Akintunde Babatunde (Novel tidal-flow constructed wetland system for wastewater treatment)<br />
<br />
Ify Aniebo (Research in malaria) <br />
<br />
Bade Adesemowo (Power Back Alarm) <br />
<br />
Tosin Ogunrinde (Invention in robotics) <br />
<br />
Okelola Mayokun (Research in climate change) <br />
<br />
Godspower Oboide (Magnetic safety bumpers) <br />
<br />
Kamal Olaleye (Power inverter innovation) <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Best Use of Technology <br />
<br />
Bode Pedro (Veda Technologies) <br />
<br />
Ike Orizu (mytruspot.com) <br />
<br />
Olufemi Akande (iWorks)<br />
<br />
Temi Kolawole (Antigravity) <br />
<br />
Uche Eze (bellanaija.com) <br />
<br />
Saheed Adejuwon (DigiWorks)<br />
<br />
GobbleAbba Studios<br />
<br />
Jay Aloysius-Chukwuemeka (Bluelabs LLC)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Businesss Owner of the Year <br />
<br />
Oghenekaro Agono (Tremor Perfect) <br />
<br />
Erefe Fynecountry (Deheney Services) <br />
<br />
Debola Lewis (Yvent Couture) <br />
<br />
Ayo Arigbagbu (Dada Books) <br />
<br />
Hassan Rilwan (Focal Point Publishing) <br />
<br />
Henry Oraika (Motomedia) <br />
<br />
Uyi Omokaro (DM2) <br />
<br />
Sylvester Olusola Adade (Pearl Creations)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Creative Artist of the Year <br />
<br />
Olanrewaju Oluwafemi <br />
<br />
Onyeka Nwelue <br />
<br />
Andrew Esiebo <br />
<br />
Jumoke Verissimo <br />
<br />
Babadeji Ogunnubi <br />
<br />
Adekunle Samuel Owolabi <br />
<br />
Yakaa Celestine <br />
<br />
Richardson Oviebo <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Excellence in Public Service <br />
<br />
Dr. Iofarfa Tor-ayin (Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi) <br />
<br />
Emmanuel Etim (UNFPA) <br />
<br />
Jerry Uchechukwu Eze (UNFPA) <br />
<br />
Dr. Idoko Abraham Braimah (General Hospital, Lagos) <br />
<br />
Fatima Zara Modibbo (Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria)<br />
<br />
Dr. Adedayo Osholowu (Lagos University Teaching University)<br />
<br />
Ngozi Iheukwumere (University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin) <br />
<br />
Oluwatoyin Jegede (Engineering Department, University of Lagos) <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Journalist of the Year <br />
<br />
Toyosi Ogunseye (The Punch) <br />
<br />
Ruona Agbroko (NEXT) <br />
<br />
Rachel Ogbu (Newswatch) <br />
<br />
Chinedu Iroche (NEXT) <br />
<br />
Segun Adeoye (TELL) <br />
<br />
Amina Alhassan (Daily Trust) <br />
<br />
Afolabi Adekoya (Citypeople) <br />
<br />
Funke Adetutu (BusinessDay) <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Magazine of the Year <br />
<br />
Ace <br />
<br />
Soundcity Blast <br />
<br />
The Applause <br />
<br />
Revealed <br />
<br />
Genexx <br />
<br />
Acada<br />
<br />
Dynamix<br />
<br />
Tripz <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Model of the Year <br />
<br />
Aminat Ayinde <br />
<br />
Ibukun Jegede<br />
<br />
Olubunmi Ademokoya <br />
<br />
Tayo Ishola <br />
<br />
Warebi Martha <br />
<br />
Isi Atagamen <br />
<br />
Bisi Sowemimo <br />
<br />
Owobowale Ogunlaja <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Musician of the Year <br />
<br />
Dare Art-Alade <br />
<br />
Wande Coal <br />
<br />
Banky W <br />
<br />
MI <br />
<br />
Omawunmi <br />
<br />
Rooftop MCs <br />
<br />
Kel <br />
<br />
Psquare <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Music Producer of the Year <br />
<br />
Jesse Jagz<br />
<br />
DJ Clem <br />
<br />
JMartins <br />
<br />
K Solo <br />
<br />
Tee Y Mix <br />
<br />
Dokta Frabz <br />
<br />
Terry G <br />
<br />
Dekunzy <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
On-Air Personality of the Year (Radio) <br />
<br />
Tosyn Bucknor (Top Radio) <br />
<br />
Matse Uwatse (Wazobia FM) <br />
<br />
Toolz (Beat FM) <br />
<br />
Amake and Charles (Hot FM) <br />
<br />
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi (Beat FM)<br />
<br />
Gbemileke Oyinsan (Inspiration FM) <br />
<br />
Bernie Ark (Cool FM Abuja) <br />
<br />
Chuks Roberts (Cosmo FM Enugu)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
On-Air Personality of the Year (TV) <br />
<br />
Yvonne Ekwere (Silverbird TV) <br />
<br />
Cynthia Okpala (MTV Base) <br />
<br />
Adaure Achumba (Silverbird TV)<br />
<br />
Denrele Edun (Soundcity) <br />
<br />
Gloria Ebong (Channels TV) <br />
<br />
Veronica Onuchi (HiSoccer)<br />
<br />
Deji Falope (Street Dance) <br />
<br />
Andre Blaze (Nigezie) <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Professional of the Year <br />
<br />
Franklin Ozekhome (Insight Communications)<br />
<br />
Abdularahman Aliyu (Abuja Investments Company Limited) <br />
<br />
Simi Dosekun (Kachifo Limited) <br />
<br />
Ifeanyi Ajuluchukwu (Access Bank) <br />
<br />
Dipo Okuribido (Banwo & Ighodalo)<br />
<br />
Fopefoluwa Adebayo (Goldman Sachs) <br />
<br />
Aneto Okonkwo (Management Consultant) <br />
<br />
Ifunnaya Maduka (Dean of Students, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Screen Producer of the Year <br />
<br />
Dragon Fly Productions <br />
<br />
Clarence Peters (Capital Productions)<br />
<br />
Tola Odunsi (Storm Productions)<br />
<br />
Imoh Umoren (Ultima Studios)<br />
<br />
Chuka Ejorh (NeverMachine South Africa)<br />
<br />
Yinka Obebe (Nigezie)<br />
<br />
Gbenga Salu (Renders & Illusion)<br />
<br />
Kenneth Gyang (“Finding Aisha”)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Sportsperson of the Year <br />
<br />
Osaze Odemwingie (Football)<br />
<br />
Vivian Chukwuemeka (Shotput)<br />
<br />
Mikel Obi (Football)<br />
<br />
Ikechukwu Uche (Football)<br />
<br />
Fatima Abinu (Lawn Tennis)<br />
<br />
Obafemi Martins (Football)<br />
<br />
Janet Dung (Athletics)<br />
<br />
Aruna Quadri (Table Tennis)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Style Entrepreneur of the Year <br />
<br />
Muyiwa Osindero (Clothesense) <br />
<br />
Uche Nnaji (Ouch!) <br />
<br />
Tobi Vincent (Alvince) <br />
<br />
Linda Ikeji (Blackdove Communications) <br />
<br />
Ugonna Umeruo (House of Nwaocha) <br />
<br />
Adetola Olateju (Xquizit) <br />
<br />
Biobelemoye Omoniyegha (Labelle’s Touch) <br />
<br />
Funke Ogunde (Phunk Afrique) <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Team of the Year <br />
<br />
Africa Youth for Change <br />
<br />
Knighthouse Productions <br />
<br />
Light Up Nigeria <br />
<br />
Yellow Dog Productions <br />
<br />
Salsa Federation in Nigeria <br />
<br />
The Umusu Wives<br />
<br />
Gbagyichild Entertainment <br />
<br />
Glitz Youths <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Young Person of the Year <br />
<br />
Ik Osakioduwa (On Air Personality) <br />
<br />
Toyosi Akerele (Youth Advocate) <br />
<br />
Tolu Ogunlesi (Journalist) <br />
<br />
Asa (Bukola Elemide) (Singer/Performer) <br />
<br />
Ify Aniebo (Scientist) <br />
<br />
Qudus Onikeku (Dance professional) <br />
<br />
Stephanie Okereke (Actor/Movie Producer) <br />
<br />
Cobhams Asuquo (Music Producer) <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
• All nominees are Nigerian citizens aged 18-31. <br />
<br />
• For the next two weeks, any complaint about any of the nominees can be sent to nominations@thefuturenigeria.com. After that, no other complaints will be entertained. <br />
<br />
• The two-month judging process begins immediately. <br />
<br />
• Voting, which is 50% of the first stage of the judging process, begins immediately. You can get all the details on www.thefuturenigeria.com. Voting ends December 31 2009. <br />
<br />
• More information on the nominees and the judging process (including the Central Working Committee report) is on www.thefuturenigeria.com.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-74569545477409153082009-12-08T15:57:00.001+00:002009-12-08T15:58:38.140+00:00Morgan Freeman plays Mandela in New Movie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22DxllSgI1nxHulD4VHvzXA-adTMZYjlUUcaaA2O3zpqoU4eJtSncq3gFhbRQ-BTuaGz2zrmQOL7SHD8FVNZcurnKdSDHHmg5e05GzUdPhYviq-HEp0U0PA3AFCeVad8Fok6mtTZM0pKE/s1600-h/morgan+freeman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22DxllSgI1nxHulD4VHvzXA-adTMZYjlUUcaaA2O3zpqoU4eJtSncq3gFhbRQ-BTuaGz2zrmQOL7SHD8FVNZcurnKdSDHHmg5e05GzUdPhYviq-HEp0U0PA3AFCeVad8Fok6mtTZM0pKE/s320/morgan+freeman.jpg" /></a><br />
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Morgan Freeman plays the part of Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Invictus', directed by Clint Eastwood and set for a December 11 2009 release date.<br />
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The movie focuses on Mandela's life after release from prison and how he attempts to use the 1995 Rugby World Cup to unite South Africa after the fall of apartheid.<br />
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The movie also stars Matt Damon as the South African Rugby team captain.<br />
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(Wondering who they'll get to play Obasanjo some day!)The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-44600031113214461172009-12-03T22:45:00.000+00:002009-12-03T22:45:02.374+00:00Beyonce: Up for 10 Grammy nominations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUH1pz4ZgbUF11extZuuZT-gu2R9IMeeD3A_qW7PfLhvXRYd7WFMe2hHnQuSdYE3MIcdAhtbzaPARJEbESU_lJ06R88lZe5unT9oiEneIUQ0_CtKRGrMgL4ym2VpfyPakXFesc6esg9Shh/s1600-h/beyonce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUH1pz4ZgbUF11extZuuZT-gu2R9IMeeD3A_qW7PfLhvXRYd7WFMe2hHnQuSdYE3MIcdAhtbzaPARJEbESU_lJ06R88lZe5unT9oiEneIUQ0_CtKRGrMgL4ym2VpfyPakXFesc6esg9Shh/s320/beyonce.jpg" width="217" /></a><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The former Destiny's Child lead singer and current wife of Hip-Hop impresario: Jay-Z is up for a total 10 nominations at the 52nd annual Grammy awards sheduled to hold January 31st, 2010. She garnered the nominations for songs off her last album "I am...Sasha Fierce". <br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Country singer Taylor Swift followed next with 8 nominations while Kanye West is up for 6 grammy nominations. Check out some of the categories on the list below:<br />
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Record Of The Year <br />
<br />
<br />
(Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s), if other than the artist.)<br />
<br />
Halo<br />
Beyoncé<br />
Beyoncé Knowles & Ryan Tedder, producers; Jim Caruana, Mark "Spike" Stent & Ryan Tedder, engineers/mixers<br />
Track from: I Am... Sasha Fierce<br />
[Music World Music / Columbia] <br />
<br />
<br />
I Gotta Feeling<br />
The Black Eyed Peas<br />
David Guetta & Frederick Riesterer, producers; will.i.am, Dylan "3-D" Dresdow & Padraic "Padlock" Kerin, engineers/mixers<br />
[Interscope] <br />
<br />
<br />
Use Somebody<br />
Kings Of Leon<br />
Jacquire King & Angelo Petraglia, producers; Jacquire King, engineer/mixer<br />
[RCA Records] <br />
<br />
<br />
Poker Face<br />
Lady Gaga<br />
RedOne, producer; Robert Orton, RedOne & Dave Russell, engineers/mixers<br />
Track from: The Fame<br />
[Streamline/Interscope/Konlive/Cherrytree] <br />
<br />
<br />
You Belong With Me<br />
Taylor Swift<br />
Nathan Chapman & Taylor Swift, producers; Chad Carlson & Justin Niebank, engineers/mixers<br />
Big Machine Records<br />
<br />
<br />
Album Of The Year <br />
<br />
(Award to the Artist(s) and to the Album Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s)/Mixer(s) & Mastering Engineer(s), if other than the artist.)<br />
<br />
I Am... Sasha Fierce<br />
Beyoncé<br />
Shondrae "Mr. Bangledesh" Crawford, Ian Dench, D-Town, Toby Gad, Sean "The Pen" Garrett, Amanda Ghost, Jim Jonsin, Beyoncé Knowles, Rico Love, Dave McCracken, Terius "The Dream" Nash, Radio Killa, Stargate, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Ryan Tedder & Wayne Wilkins, producers; Jim Caruana, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Toby Gad, Kuk Harrell, Jim Jonsin, Jaycen Joshua, Dave Pensado, Radio Killa, Mark "Spike" Stent, Ryan Tedder, Brian "B-LUV" Thomas, Marcos Tovar, Miles Walker & Wayne Wilkins, engineers/mixers; Tom Coyne, mastering engineer<br />
[Music World Music / Columbia] <br />
<br />
<br />
The E.N.D.<br />
The Black Eyed Peas<br />
Apl.de.ap, Jean Baptiste, Printz Board, DJ Replay, Funkagenda, David Guetta, Keith Harris, Mark Knight, Poet Name Life, Frederick Riesterer & will.i.am, producers; Dylan "3D" Dresdow, Padraic "Padlock" Kerin & will.i.am, engineers/mixers; Chris Bellman, mastering engineer<br />
[Interscope Records] <br />
<br />
<br />
The Fame<br />
Lady Gaga<br />
Flo Rida, Colby O'Donis & Space Cowboy, featured artists; Brian & Josh, Rob Fusari, Martin Kierszenbaum, RedOne & Space Cowboy, producers; 4Mil, Robert Orton, RedOne, Dave Russell & Tony Ugval, engineers/mixers; Gene Grimaldi, mastering engineer<br />
Streamline/Interscope/Konlive/Cherrytree] <br />
<br />
<br />
Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King<br />
Dave Matthews Band<br />
Rob Cavallo, producer; Chris Lord-Alge & Doug McKean, engineers/mixers; Ted Jensen, mastering engineer<br />
[RCA Records / Bama Rags Recordings, LLC.] <br />
<br />
<br />
Fearless<br />
Taylor Swift<br />
Colbie Caillat, featured artist; Nathan Chapman & Taylor Swift, producers; Chad Carlson, Nathan Chapman & Justin Niebank, engineers/mixers; Hank Williams, mastering engineer<br />
[Big Machine Records] <br />
<br />
<br />
Song Of The Year <br />
(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)<br />
<br />
<br />
Poker Face<br />
Lady Gaga & RedOne, songwriters (Lady Gaga)<br />
Track from: The Fame<br />
[Streamline/Interscope/Konlive/Cherrytree; Publishers: Stefani Germanotta p/k/a Lady Gaga, Sony/ATV Songs/House of Gaga Publishing/GloJoe Music, Sony/ATV Songs/RedOne Productions.] <br />
<br />
<br />
Pretty Wings<br />
David & Musze, songwriters (Maxwell)<br />
Track from: Blacksummers' Night<br />
[Columbia; Publishers: Sony/ATV Tunes/Muszewell, EMI April Music, Ben Ami Music.] <br />
<br />
<br />
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)<br />
Thaddis Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart, songwriters (Beyoncé)<br />
Track from: I Am... Sasha Fierce<br />
[Music World Music / Columbia; Publishers: Songs of Peer/March 9th Publishing, 2082 Music/WB Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes, Suga Wuga Music, B-Day Publishing/EMI April Music.] <br />
<br />
<br />
Use Somebody<br />
Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill & Nathan Followill, songwriters (Kings Of Leon)<br />
[RCA Records; Publishers: Martha Street Music/Songs of Combustion Music/Music of Windswept, Followill Music/Songs of Combustion Music/Music of Windswept, McFearless Music/Bug Music, Coffee, Tea or Me Publishing/Bug Music.] <br />
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You Belong With Me<br />
Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)<br />
Track from: Fearless<br />
[Big Machine Records; Publishers: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Taylor Swift Music/Potting Shed Music, Barbara Orbison World Publishing.] <br />
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Best New Artist <br />
For a new artist who releases, during the Eligibility Year, the first recording which establishes the public identity of that artist.)<br />
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Zac Brown Band<br />
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Keri Hilson<br />
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MGMT<br />
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Silversun Pickups<br />
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The Ting Tings<br />
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Best Female Pop Vocal Performance <br />
(For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)<br />
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Hometown Glory: Adele<br />
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Halo: Beyoncé<br />
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Hot N Cold: Katy Perry<br />
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Sober: Pink<br />
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You Belong With Me: Taylor Swift<br />
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Best Male Pop Vocal Performance <br />
(For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)<br />
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This Time: John Legend<br />
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Love You: Maxwell<br />
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Make It Mine: Jason Mraz<br />
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If You Don't Know Me By Now: Seal<br />
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All About The Love Again: Stevie Wonder<br />
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Best R&B Album <br />
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)<br />
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The Point Of It All<br />
Anthony Hamilton<br />
[So So Def] <br />
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<br />
Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics<br />
India.Arie<br />
[Soulbird/Universal Republic] <br />
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<br />
Turn Me Loose<br />
Ledisi<br />
[Verve Forecast] <br />
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Blacksummers' Night<br />
Maxwell<br />
[Columbia] <br />
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Uncle Charlie<br />
Charlie Wilson<br />
[Jive Records]<br />
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Best Rap Solo Performance <br />
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(For a solo Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.)<br />
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<br />
Best I Ever Had<br />
Drake<br />
[Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown] <br />
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Beautiful<br />
Eminem<br />
Track from: Relapse<br />
[Aftermath/Interscope Records] <br />
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<br />
D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)<br />
Jay-Z<br />
[Roc Nation] <br />
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<br />
Day 'N' Nite<br />
Kid Cudi<br />
[Universal Motown/Good/Fool's Gold] <br />
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Casa Bey<br />
Mos Def<br />
Track from: The Ecstatic<br />
[Downtown Records] <br />
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<br />
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group <br />
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(For duo, group or collaborative performances of Rap only. Singles or Tracks only.)<br />
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Too Many Rappers<br />
Beastie Boys & Nas<br />
[Capitol] <br />
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Crack A Bottle<br />
Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent<br />
Track from: Relapse<br />
[Aftermath/Interscope] <br />
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Money Goes, Honey Stay<br />
Fabolous & Jay-Z<br />
Track from: Loso's Way<br />
[Def Jam] <br />
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Make Her Say<br />
Kid Cudi, Kanye West & Common<br />
[Universal Motown/GOOD Music] <br />
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Amazing<br />
Kanye West & Young Jeezy<br />
Track from: 808s & Heartbreak<br />
[Roc-A-Fella] <br />
Best Rap Song <br />
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(A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)<br />
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<br />
Best I Ever Had<br />
Aubrey Drake Graham, D. Hamilton & M. Samuels, songwriters (Drake)<br />
[Aspire/Young Money/Cash Money; Publisher: Sony/ATV Tunes.] <br />
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Day 'N' Nite<br />
S. Mescudi & O. Omishore, songwriters (Kid Cudi)<br />
[Universal Motown/Good/Fool's Gold; Publishers: Elsie's Baby Boy, Owo Olorun, Universal Music Publishing.] <br />
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<br />
Dead And Gone<br />
C. Harris, R. Tadross & J. Timberlake, songwriters (T.I. & Justin Timberlake)<br />
Track from: Paper Trail<br />
[Grand Hustle/Atlantic; Publishers: Crown Club Publishing/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing/Tenman Tunes/Universal Z Tunes/Cleopatra's Sons Music/EMI April Music.] <br />
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<br />
D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)<br />
Shawn Carter & Ernest Wilson, songwriters (Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, Paul Leka, Janko Nilovic & Dave Sucky, songwriters) (Jay-Z)<br />
[Atlantic; Publishers: EMI April Music, Carter Boys Music/Chrysalis Songs/No ID Music, Unichappell Music, APM Music.] <br />
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Run This Town<br />
Shawn Carter, R. Fenty, M. Riddick, Kanye West & E. Wilson, songwriters (Athanasios Alatas, songwriter) (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West)<br />
[Roc Nation; Publishers: EMI April Music, Carter Boys Music/Please Gimme My Publishing/EMI Blackwood/Chrysalis Songs/No ID Music/All The Above Publishing/Sony ATV/Annauhi Music/Athanasios Alatas Publishing.] <br />
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<br />
Best Rap Album <br />
<br />
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)<br />
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<br />
Universal Mind Control<br />
Common<br />
[Geffen] <br />
<br />
<br />
Relapse<br />
Eminem<br />
[Aftermath/Interscope] <br />
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<br />
R.O.O.T.S.<br />
Flo Rida<br />
[Poe Boy/Atlantic] <br />
<br />
<br />
The Ecstatic<br />
Mos Def<br />
[Downtown Records] <br />
<br />
<br />
The Renaissance<br />
Q-Tip<br />
[Universal Motown]The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-2712475588274678322009-12-03T21:51:00.000+00:002009-12-03T21:51:45.353+00:002 Pac Shakur makes the Vatican list of favourite songs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAZ8aeNibowKEhuT8zrokXOAGmgK2mMlIp88C4hUQd3MCw7LBTvwIOdbZC7d4AC5TBPuJbzIFLJAiJQQ6f9VnmdjAum4q4twrCKoWGCGOHzLFgjsG9WhL0kyg2ukIbXVquC1lSFYq4NlG/s1600-h/tupac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAZ8aeNibowKEhuT8zrokXOAGmgK2mMlIp88C4hUQd3MCw7LBTvwIOdbZC7d4AC5TBPuJbzIFLJAiJQQ6f9VnmdjAum4q4twrCKoWGCGOHzLFgjsG9WhL0kyg2ukIbXVquC1lSFYq4NlG/s320/tupac.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The Vatican has just released a list of its top ten favourite songs which, according to Father Giulio Neroni, artistic director for St. Paul’s Multimedia, “share the aim to reach the heart of good minded people,” <br />
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The 2 Pac song 'Changes' is off the Hip Hop artiste's 1998 Greatest Hits album.<br />
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</div>1. Advocata Nostra – Music From The Vatican. From the album Alma Mater featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI. <br />
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2. Uprising – Muse. Single from the album, The Resistance. <br />
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3. Causa Nostrae Laetitiae – Music From The Vatican. From the album Alma Mater. <br />
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4. Il Mare Mi Salva – Rossomalpelo. Song from the band led by contemporary Italian singer songwriter Serge Gaggiotti <br />
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5. After The Rain – Dame Shirley Bassey. From the album The Performance. <br />
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6. Coexist – Nour Eddine. Song from Moroccan Musician, based in Italy. <br />
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7. Don Giovanni – Mozart. <br />
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8. Rafaele Merry Del Val – Lorenzo Perosi Inni Mottetti e Canzoni, Pablo Colino & Coro Academica Filarmonica Romana. <br />
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9. He Doesn't Know Why – Fleet Foxes. <br />
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10. Changes – Tupac Shakur. <br />
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11. Regina Coeli – Music From The Vatican. From the album Alma Mater. <br />
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12. Mi sarete Testimoni – Santo Subito! (DVD). Music DVD embodying the voice and image of The Pope.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-50517832880091563702009-12-03T21:35:00.001+00:002009-12-03T21:35:08.015+00:00While I was away...While I was away...nothing happened on this blog...but then, what did I expect? I wanna say a big SORRY to all those who've been to the blog over the past 4 weeks only to get disappointed by the absence of new content...I'll try to make it up to y'all this month...here we go!The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-48002506208896236792009-11-15T18:16:00.000+00:002009-11-15T18:16:28.904+00:00Book Review: Swallow by Sefi Atta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qz7jzR9c0CzyaZen74HzyyYdcAhg3A3Zp4RX2iTVtlzgEZWBYuHunqF9w3exCB3iiIPytjOFqzLbhRE10jYSAUn_0Njkg5C0j0xGD1VsfEaqe7IZNzb6g2VF2qtDzQsZBHt9rzwL9zus/s1600-h/Swallowlarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qz7jzR9c0CzyaZen74HzyyYdcAhg3A3Zp4RX2iTVtlzgEZWBYuHunqF9w3exCB3iiIPytjOFqzLbhRE10jYSAUn_0Njkg5C0j0xGD1VsfEaqe7IZNzb6g2VF2qtDzQsZBHt9rzwL9zus/s400/Swallowlarge.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>The Novel explores the Nigeria and Lagos in particular, of the early ‘80’s touching familiar range of subjects like family, friendship, poverty, corruption and drug trafficking.<br />
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Sefi Atta brings everyday characters to life in a way in which the reader connects to them, reminding you of a sibling, friend, neighbour or even yourself. From the central character: Tolani to her flatmate, Rose or Sanwo, the boyfriend, the Writer delves sufficiently into the characters’ backgrounds to paint a surrounding environment and shed light on the choices made by each individual. Primarily about Tolani, ‘Swallow’, explores the journey through life, struggles over declining morality and belief in God, disdain for corrupt Bosses and attempts to survive the hardships of Lagos life by any means necessary.<br />
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Though, not half as good as her first Novel: Everything Good Will Come, Sefi Atta retains her style which sees ‘Swallow’ crescendo till the end to leave the reader with more questions than answers.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-11850898505920945932009-11-03T19:46:00.000+00:002009-11-03T19:46:21.393+00:00THE CEO MIND: Audu Maikori (CEO, Chocolate City Entertainment)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvdrEoVqwnG3LClb8EIXC8xw-Z64GLNZa7ghIDccDqSwmGPQBzvV8YBzdgMg2ZplPQPJdV1tUtZzGTNIvp_z3L6Vn95OJEesXp2zuHH4GGi4XB33b9ZSvuiIXZbGEKvLRNwWjpxq6yOSw/s1600-h/pic_audu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvdrEoVqwnG3LClb8EIXC8xw-Z64GLNZa7ghIDccDqSwmGPQBzvV8YBzdgMg2ZplPQPJdV1tUtZzGTNIvp_z3L6Vn95OJEesXp2zuHH4GGi4XB33b9ZSvuiIXZbGEKvLRNwWjpxq6yOSw/s320/pic_audu.jpg" vr="true" /></a><br />
</div>Audu strikes you as confident, arrogant and offensively bold, but with good reason. Before hitting age 30, Audu had accomplished what many 45 year olds still dream of achieving. He was the youngest executive on the board of Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) in the FCT, where he served as Company secretary after brief stints with renowned law firm: Afe Babalola & Co and Leasing Company of Nigeria where he was the Legal Advisor.<br />
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In 2007, for his work in Chocolate City where he presides as CEO, Audu won the British Council organized International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year (IYMEY) award both locally and internationally beating other local IYMEY winners from Albania, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland and Tanzania.<br />
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Before signing rave of the moment: M.I, to his Chocolate City imprint, Audu managed the careers of artistes such as Djinee and Jeremiah Gyang. He is an Entertainment lawyer, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and International Bar Association.<br />
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In his spare time, Audu paints, writes poetry and plays tennis.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357818821024358520.post-22672106936713343552009-11-03T19:36:00.000+00:002009-11-03T19:36:43.280+00:00FEATURE: Naija's Top Entertainment MogulsThrough the dint of foresight, innovativeness, persistence and hard work, these trailblazers have conquered the Entertainment industry to emerge as giants, revolutionizing music, radio & TV, cinema and showbiz. They began when others didn’t believe, at a time when the industry knew no glamour, when such professions were laughed at and discouraged. Here we celebrate the best of them and acknowledge their achievements.<br />
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<strong>Name:</strong> Ben Murray Bruce<br />
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<strong>Position:</strong> President, Silverbird Group <br />
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<strong>Best known for:</strong> His exploits in concerts promotion and Beauty pageant franchises including the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MGBN) pageant which provides Nigerian representatives for the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants internationally. Through his Cinemas in Lagos and Abuja, he revived the cinema culture in Nigeria. Other cash cows in his empire include the Rhythm 93.7 & 94.7 FM radio stations in Lagos, Abuja and Rivers state; and a TV station: Silverbird Television. <br />
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Ben has been in the entertainment business for over three decades and has recently expanded the Silverbird brand with upcoming TV and radio stations in other states in Nigeria including his home state of Bayelsa. Silverbird Cinemas is ranked number 3 in Africa with outlets in Kenya and Ghana.<br />
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<strong>Name:</strong> Tajudeen Adepetu<br />
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<strong>Position:</strong> CEO, Consolidated Media Associates (CMA) Ltd.<br />
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<strong>Best known for:</strong> Bringing innovation and excitement to local Nigerian TV programming over the last five years with a string of successful programs under his belt including: Everyday People, Family Circle, Domino and Front Row. His cable TV channels include: Televista, Business TV and Soundcity Music Channel.<br />
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Other entities under the CMA umbrella include; Soundcity Blast International magazine, Soundcity Music Video Awards, AlphaVision Multimedia and various Campus Blast music concerts under the Globacom and MTN brands.<br />
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<strong>Name:</strong> Toyin Subair<br />
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<strong>Position:</strong> CEO, Entertainment Highway Ltd.<br />
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<strong>Best known for:</strong> Snatching the exclusive rights to broadcast 80% of English Premiership League live matches in Nigeria from Multichoice Nigeria and DSTV for use in his start-up cable and satellite TV platform: HITV. <br />
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He is also a prominent Entertainment & Intellectual Property lawyer with his firm Abraham & Co. representing Blue chip clients like Microsoft Nigeria.<br />
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Toyin pioneered anti-piracy campaigns against copyright infringement on software products in Nigeria; acted as Counsel to the first Nigerian Entertainer to win the MTV Base musical awards and represented one of the biggest Recording Companies in the UK in the negotiation of recording contracts with Nigerian artistes.<br />
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<strong>Names:</strong> Kenny ‘Keke’ Ogungbe & Dayo ‘D-One’ Adeneye: <br />
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<strong>Position:</strong> Partners, Kennis Music Group<br />
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<strong>Best known for:</strong> Revolutionizing music programming in Nigeria with their music programs on RayPower 100.5 FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT). The partners are also responsible for the rebirth of Record labels in Nigeria with their outfit Kennis Music, now one of the biggest Record labels in the country today. The partners, under Kennis Music, have released over 70 albums in the last decade which have sold millions of records for artistes such as Tuface Idibia, Eedris Abdulkareem and Tony Tetuila. <br />
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Their TV program Primetime Entertainment Africa generates millions of Naira in advertising revenue with clients like NB Plc, Guinness Nigeria, Nigerian Bottling Co. and MTN. The Kennis Music franchise has recently been extended to include a cable TV channel on the Daarsat platform.<br />
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<strong>Name:</strong> Femi ‘Kwame’ Aderibigbe<br />
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<strong>Position:</strong> CEO, Nigezie & Strictly Next Level Entertainment<br />
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<strong>Best known for:</strong> His time as a radio presenter, which he left to produce his own Music TV program: Global Sounds. He established his Record label, Strictly Next Level Records, signing female Gospel Rapper, Bouqui. <br />
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Kwame took the industry by storm when he set up Nigeria’s first 24-hr cable Music channel: Nigezie on the HITV platform. <br />
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<strong>Name:</strong> Obi Asika<br />
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<strong>Position:</strong> Chairman, Storm Media Group<br />
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<strong>Best known for:</strong> Storm Records and Big Brother Nigeria. He began in the early eighties with programs on Clapperboard TV, concerts and artiste promotion with the likes of Junior and Pretty. Obi left for the US for a while but returned with a bang! Re-launching the Storm imprint with the Record label: Storm Records, responsible for artistes like Sasha, Ikechukwu, Naeto C, Jazzman Olofin and Dare Art-Alade. <br />
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Storm Vision has produced a string of hit reality TV shows like Big Brother Nigeria, The Apprentice Africa, Dragons Den and Amstel Malta Box office. Other entities in the Storm group include IBST, Storm Interactive and Storm production.The Letter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14261310228760480227noreply@blogger.com2