The second edition of the Fayrouz L’Original Expression competition is about to kick off and i am so excited!! The auditions will begin with University of Ibadan this Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 2015 and I will be rooting for my best friends team, Team Mawureh!

Nigeria's oldest and most prestigious university will play host to the L'Original team this weekend who will give young and creative undergraduates, fresh graduates and corp members a platform to showcase their exceptional work for a chance to win a prize money of 4 million naira and amazing prizes.

According to the organizers, the Ibadan auditions is open to thousands of registered participants from within and around the ancient city.

Some of the judges for the Ibadan auditions include fashion experts, Mai Atafo, Kunbi Oyelese, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Tara Fela-Durotoye of House of Tara who will be judging the participating teams based on originality, creativity and confidence.

Qualified teams will later move on to the next stage and compete with winners from other regions during the semi-finals which will hold in Obudu Cattle Ranch, Cross Rivers State, later in the year.

The audition train will make its next stop at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State on May 22nd and 23rd, University of Nigeria Enugu on the 29th and 30th before stopping at University of Lagos on the 5th and 6th of June 2015.

My best friend has put in so much effort in preparing for this competition and i hope her team wins!

You can find out more on www.fayrouzloriginal.com/competition/

Team Elan... Watch it! You've got the next big team on your tracks!

The girl should pray to God for forgiveness and face her studies seriously

The reasons why students fail exams is for the following reasons:
DSTV (Africa Magic,MTV Base,Premier League, Super Sports,wrong pronunciations when writing exams,social networking including facebook, twitter,bing,youtube,whatsapp) rather than reading their books or handouts; they would wait until the dying minutes before exams commence for the session.

:-XThe woman needs serious deliverance for committing that kind of atrocity.if she was not ready for any child, why did she allow a man to come near her in d first place?some girls have refused to hear word, that is why they become victims of rape.Lord have mercy on your children, Amen.

na wa 4 some girls........their long throat dey too much, no wonder there are several kidnap cases in d country, may God help them, Amen

Will u pple shut d hell up? Person don die for accideny una dey here dey talk rubbish.....Na when dis man don waka na dis yeye stupid ASUU (Academic Staff Union of Universities) end their strike so they students don tire 2 dey stay 4 house Otondos like them! Stupid Nonsensical Nincompoops!

My Guy shut d Bleep up..............Whether he stepped on toes or not,it is none off ur fucking business, all I can say is May Sunday's soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

;DWonders will never cease in dis country.........the next name will be radaris nursery/primary/secondary school;nothing wey I no go hear 4 dis country nigeria!
I dey think say warri pple no dey carry last; even lagos no dey carry last!d next thing I will hear is youtube primary and secondary school!Nigeria we hail thee!

Being desperate for a man;throwing herself at a man

Oghenemebiko!! Fake Whizzkid in Nigeria Wetin Person go no hear 4 dis Nigeria.God forgive him for his ways are not pure.

:DTonto Dikeh has stopped smoking cigarettes. Praise the Lord! Alleluya! God punish Ekwensu(Devil)

fellow kidnappers repent from your wicked ways before it is 2 late. Vanity upon vanity, all is vanity!! Be carefull d end times are coming soon!the heart of men is desperately wicked.......repent for d kingdom of God is at hand.......I swear I no fit talk finish.

:-XSon kidnapping mother..... D boy dat abducted his mother because of money he needs baptism of fire and serious deliverance! Mr. Money Miss Road, honestly speaking can't u look 4 any profitable job since u graduated from university? I hope police would torture u very well so dat when u returns 2 d world next time; he won't dream of kidnapping innocent pple! Okenkpi!! oloriburuku!oh boy you really goofed dis time around. May d good lord have mercy on your soul.

Bia u dis Okafor or whatever u are being called; u kidnapped your own brother because of ego (money), u are a nincompoop, numbskull, nitwit 2 have done dis evil and yet u are blaming d devil 4 your mistakes; you should be ashamed of yourself. Anuofia, stupid ass. When u spend 7 years in jail and u eat beans; your eyes will be cleared like water. Ibenibe!!

Bimbo owoyemi abi? D so called victor's parents dat were supposed 2 pick him from d holiday lesson,where in heavens name were they? So d appointment his negligent parents had could not wait. Assuming the little boy was sacrificed; what will dey say? D stupid Bimbo must be cooling her heels in enwon (prison) and she must have learnt her lessons d hard way. Unfortunate kidnapper! Esu (devil)

I don tire 4 dis godforsaken country called nigeria. I no know wetin dey worry government sometimes; dis mumu N.Y.S.C just dey post innocent pple anyhow for northern states wey boko haram dey cause trouble. Dis N.Y.S.C thing no dey my mind at all.

Dis aondoakaa sef, he can be put in the mental home for 7 days; his hands and legs should be tied with ropes, then his pomo lips should be duct taped. tumbra

THE BADDEST CONCERT IS OUR XMAS GIFT TO NIGERIANS – BANKY W

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated singers and performers Banky W has said the Christmas concert organized by his label Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and respected events company R28, is a special Christmas gift to Nigerians from both organizations.

W, who will headline the concert with his EME colleagues Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, Shaydee and others, with support from friends from here and abroad, says The Baddest concert is ‘the kind of gift no money can buy’.

‘’We’re truly grateful to Nigerians for the support and I hope they’ll come out on Friday December 21, so we can have an opportunity to say thank you…’

The Baddest concert holds at 7Pm this Friday December 21, at The Grounds, Oceanview, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Apart from Wizkid, Banky, Niyola, Skales and others, many Nigerian acts from different generations are also expected to hit the stage in what many have tagged the concert of the year.

According to a spokesperson for R28, The Baddest concert ‘will feature themed performances, big band sets, and all the electricity you’d expect to find in a truly international concert of this kind’

Watch the teaser for Road to The Baddest” concert here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6b5p96-mc8

WIZKID PROMISES FANS A CONCERT LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

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International pop star Wizkid says his teeming fans are in for the big thrill this Friday, as he performs in Lagos with his label mates.

The bestselling, MOBO-winning hit-maker who’s had a great year winning laurels and inking big deals, says he’s been rehearsing for weeks, to make sure he delivers an unforgettable set.

The EME concert, tagged ‘The Baddest’, is produced by events company R28, and is the first in a set of big-budget international standard concerts to be promoted by R28 and EME.

‘Headlining this concert with my boss Banky W, and my colleagues Niyola, Shaydee, Skales, DJ Exclusive and others is truly a great way to end this fantastic year’, says Wizzy who had earlier in the year toured the UK and US with his crew.

‘And, trust me, we’re bringing a concert like never before’.

The Baddest Concert holds at The Grounds, Oceanview, in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday December 21.

Apart from Wizkid, Banky, Niyola, Skales and others, many Nigerian acts from different generations are also expected to hit the stage in what many have tagged the concert of the year.

According to a spokesperson for R28, The Baddest concert ‘will feature themed performances, big band sets, and all the electricity you’d expect to find in a truly international concert of this kind’.

Watch the teaser for Road to The Baddest” concert here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6b5p96-mc8

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: FUN DAY FOR SKALES AT THE BADDEST CONCERT REHEARSALS.
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Fast rising rapper and EME star, Skales had a fun filled day on Saturday, December 15th rehearsing in preparation for the biggest concert of the year “The Baddest”.

Looking dapper in his smart blue jeans and striped Tee Shirt, snapback and Adidas sneakers to match, the young rapper hit the road to prepare for his big performance this Friday.

He took over the dance rehearsals with exciting dance moves as he worked with dance instructors to perfect his steps.

He later moved on to band rehearsals where he had a field day freestyling on different beats by the talented MasterKraft.

The EME concert will hold this Friday, December 21, at Oceanview in VI, Lagos. EME stars, Wizkid and Banky have already started giveaways on Twitter so join the fun.
The Baddest concert is produced and supported by R28 Events and tickets are already on sale at www.naijaticketshop.com

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Watch the teaser for Road to The Baddest” concert here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6b5p96-mc8

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: BANKY W, SKALES, NIYOLA, SHAYDEE AT THE BADDEST CONCERT REHEARSALS!


Gist making rounds lately is that the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) crew is set to take over Lagos with a one-of-its-kind concert next Friday December 21..

Social media is talking up a storm and the only topic on everyone’s lips is about The Baddest concert that will take place on Friday, December 21, at Ocean view in VI, Lagos. All is being put in place to ensure that guests have an exciting fun-filled evening.

Rehearsals are on and we caught exciting glimpses of what to expect on the big day.

Check out pictures from the E.M.E crew’s dance rehearsals that held for 6 hours in Magodo, Lagos yesterday http://popoffcentral..com/2012/12/post-banky-w-skales-niyola-shaydee-at.html!

You can join the conversation on twitter and facebook using the official hashtag #THEBADDEST.

AMAKA IGWE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR BOBTV 2012
… “The Creative Industries: Nigeria’s Untapped Wealth”
Lagos| Nigeria: Africa’s leading Film and Television Programmes Expo known as BOBTV which holds annually is back for its ninth edition.
The international event which attracts over 5,000 delegates including content-makers, programme developers, and auxiliary industries practitioners from around the world will provide an all-round platform for business networking.
Organisers say the expo will also attract top government personalities, policy influencers, opinion moulders as well as notable figures from the Nigerian movie and music scene.
The three-day event which will showcase various exhibitions on the creative industries, provide master classes, market screening, capacity building and business networking will hold between Tuesday, March 13th and Friday, March 16th, 2012 at the Ladi Kwali convention centre, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja.
"The past eight editions have been amazing in many ways. We are convinced that, now more than ever, we need to begin to see the entertainment industries as creative industries and bring about worthy growth” says Amaka Igwe
According to the UN Creative economy report 2012 “the Creative Industries are proliferating in Europe and North America, revitalizing the economy of urban centres through cultural and social developments offering attractive jobs, particularly to young people. The turnover of the European creative industries amounted to 654 billion Euros in 2003, growing 12.3 per cent faster than the overall economy of the European Union and employing over 5.6 million people.”
Igwe continues “the aim of this year’s Expo is to work towards a repositioning of the Nigerian entertainment industries which is rapidly growing in Nigeria and Africa, to a more robust and sure footed Creative Economy in line with world best practices by 2015”.
Apart from exhibitions, trainings, workshops, conferences and seminars, BOBTV has since inception, recognized various individuals who have excelled in their service to various industries and rewarded them with the BOBTV Honours List Awards. Past awardees include: Mr. Peter Igho, Executive Director, NTA (2007), Mr. Andy Amenechi - Film Director (2007), Liz Benson - Actor (2007). In 2008, Late Mr. Sam Loco Efe, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi, and Dr. Umar Farouk also received awards. In 2009, pioneering Nollywood producer, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, Lekan Ogunbanwo, Nkem Owoh, Bukky Ajayi, Zainab Bewal, Efere Ozakor and the Cast and crew of MNET’s Jacob’s Cross also received awards.
Last year’s BOBTV Honours list includes Chairman Silverbird Group Ben Murray-Bruce, Nollywood movie marketer Ossy Affason, copyright lawyer Efere Ozako and Make-up and special effects Virtuoso Dagogo Diminas.
This year’s edition will begin with a Music Fiesta hosted by Storm 360 and Party to be hosted by Celebrities. Past editions have been hosted by the likes of the Bayelsa State Culture Ministry, Soundcity and Lagos State Tourism Board. There have also been performances from top artistes like P-Square, 2Face, M.I, Mamuzee amongst many others.
“BOBTV 2012 seeks to prepare Africa to address “The Content Question in a Digital Economy” and expects the participation of various telecommunication services like mobile networks, digital broadcasters, ISP’s, Broadband services, and DTT platforms. Workshops and seminars will also be organized for participants at the Expo.” Executive producer Amaka Igwe says.
BOBTV started in 2002 by the pioneers of the Nigerian Film and TV Programmes Industry who wanted to create structures that facilitate the foundation and exchange of high quality TV programmes. The first edition held in Lagos at the Sheraton Hotel Ikeja; supported by the National Broadcasting Commission and Multichoice Nigeria.
Subsequently, the demand to participate required a much bigger venue and BOBTV moved to the Ladi Kwali convention Centre in Abuja; the biggest convention centre in Nigeria today.
By 2005, the African film and Television Programmes expo had become an international event, attracting visitors, participants and resource persons from Canada, Zimbabwe, Namibia, England, United States, South Africa, Ghana and many more.
This also revealed the wide gap in the infrastructure that should support the growth of the audio-visual industry in Africa.
"BOBTV is always fun and I'm looking forward to even more fun this year as we exchange ideas and reinvigorate the system’’, Igwe concludes.
A schedule of activities for 2012 is to be released next week, according to the organizers.
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AMAKA IGWE STUDIOS PRESENTS BIG DADDY - A SHORT FILM ON RAPE


This Sunday, December 4, 2011, at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria
Island, Lagos, Amaka Igwe Studios will present a short film on rape
and sexual abuse, as part of its social responsibility towards
creating awareness and seeking solutions to the issue of rape in Nigeria.

The film, written and directed by Chris Ihidero, features actors Yemi
Adeyemi, Zara Abimbola Udofia, 'Tunbosun Auyedehin and others.

'Where do you go, when all is lost?' asks Ihidero, who says he
embarked on the project as a personal contribution to society.

'We decided to make a film on rape because we believe that, for our
society to truly combat this abnormality, we need to lay our
collective shame bare. We need to strip off the layers upon layers of
coverings that hide the realities of rape and sexual abuse. We
believe that we all need to come clean and accept the blame for
whatever part we have played, consciously or not, in ensuring that
rape victims continue to lack support and justice, and lives continue
to get ruined. We fear that unless we collectively do something
quickly, anarchy may be loosed upon us all in the very near future',
says Ihidero who is a writer, filmmaker and teacher.

The film will premiere this Sunday before select guests at
the Silverbird cinemas in Lagos, before being shown on TV stations across the country, A young woman is at the
crossroads. A victim of rape and sexual abuse by a family member from
childhood to early teenage years, her life has become marred by the
scars of the past. A gloomy future lies ahead as the scars that she
bears continue to threaten her future possibilities, '

'The big questions is: 'What would she do?', Ihidero says.

We are not that naive to think that one short film can change
everything and resolve all issues around rape and sexual violence. Our
hope is that everyone who sees this film will ask themselves a few
questions: Did I know about a rape incident and keep quiet? Do I
realise that my silence enables rape to thrive? Have I failed to care?
What would I do now if I were to witness such an incident again?'

Rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence are endemic in Nigeria. Human
rights groups estimate that about 20% of Nigerian women experience
physical, sexual or psychological violence from a spouse or male
relative. Alarming as this is, it doesn’t tell the true story of rape,
sexual and psychological violence in Nigeria. The collaborations and
contributions of other participants in creating this pervasive
environment for rape and domestic violence to thrive - participants
like law enforcement agencies, the media, educational institutions and
women themselves – is often underplayed.