That NIGGA RAW, unarguably Nigeria’s most flavoured Rap and Hip-Hop artiste will be storming the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre, Lagos, on March 7, 2009, for the launch/unveiling of his latest musical videos. Raw, is also considered Nigeria’s foremost and most talented indigenous rapper and renowned for his creative integration of mother tongue into rap music.
The Abia ambassador is no doubt attracting a lot of attention with his current album entitled: Everything Remains Raw. The loaded work is also enjoying massive rotation on the airwaves, especially in Eastern Nigeria, where Raw’s fans base is unprecedented.
Meanwhile, captains of industry, professionals from both the public and private sectors, the media, recording agents and members of the music world are expected to grace the sensational event featuring music from Raw’s exciting new album. The album is released on his independent label Raw Deal in partnership with Eastside Entertainment.
The forthcoming video CD contains mind blowing songs like: Ko Gbadun, Strong and Mighty, In love with an Angel, Ara ga agba ndi ara, Do am so and My name. They have also assured that the music videos will have guests leaving the performance and still asking for more!
Raw is undoubtedly one of the best rap artistes in the country and his album truly has platinum potential! With over 2 million copies already sold. The videos were shot in Nigeria and South Africa with the best of equipment and production team,” said his management consultant.
“Once again, Nigga Raw is taking the lead and watching others in the rear view mirror,” says Mary Ikoku, CEO of Integrated Quest. Nigga Raws decision to launch his new video to the public in partnership with Eastside Entertainment gives his teeming fans across the country greater access to the works. The crew’s reputation for fan-friendliness is well deserved. It’s an inspiration to those of us who are passionate about building a pool of creative work that can be readily shared by the world.”
Raw is currently touring major cities in Nigeria, after his recent tour of Europe for the promotion of the forthcoming video albums.
Nollywood NGO donates to Motherless Babies
Goodwill Dynamics Nigeria, a new NGO currently being powered by Mr. Charles Abazie, a popular Nollywood producer and actor recently visited and donated gift items to the Heart of Gold Children Hospices, in Surulere, Lagos.
Explaining the rationale behind the visit, Mr. Abazie maintained that it was in line with President Umaru Yar’Adua’s seven-point Agenda, adding also that its the vision of the NGO, to reach out to children on the streets, rehabilitating and providing shelter for them.
Lilan Bach, Nollywood actress, is a member of Nollywood NGO
“The pathetic situation of most Nigerian youths, especially those engaged in demeaning activities like: streets begging, hawking, prostitution, pick pockets and other vices, gave birth to this NGO,” Abazie disclosed.
Several Nollywood stars also witnessed the visit, which tock place on Valentine’s Day.
Meanwhile, notable Nollywood names such as: Rachael Oniga, Ngozi Ezeonu, Lilian Bach, Ngozi Orji, Vivian Ejike among others are all members of the newly formed NGO.
Iroegbu goes in search of the Child Soldier
Africa Movie Academy Awards winning director Dickson Iroegbu is set to roll tapes soon for his first ever-international movie project. Entitled Child Soldier, the movie is estimated to gulp over $ 2 million. And surprisingly, Iroegbu and his team have vowed to raise the staggering amount of money as soon as practicable.
On why he is tinkering with the idea of such a gigantic project, Iroegbu, reminded us that according to statistics made available by UNICEF, over 300, 000 children under 18, are currently being exploited in over 30 armed conflict zones world wide, hence the need for the project.
“Amnesty International estimates that child soldiers are children robbed of their childhood and exposed to terrible dangers as well as psychological and physical sufferings. It is in the light of this glaring reality that we embarked on this laudable and achievable project.
Besides, it’s a socially relevant issue and we know that this movie has a global concern. We also know that it would attract global interest and involvement from diverse quarters”, he posited.
Speaking further Iroegbu and his team stated that their vision is to use Child Soldier, to redefine and reposition Nollywood film production standards. And in order to achieve the above and further raise the bar, they intend shooting on 35mm with other state-of-the-art equipment.
They would also employ the services of international film crew alongside the use of global standard production practice as well as exhibitions and marketing. Iroegbu, is optimistic that partnering with them would open up doors of opportunities for intending partners and their brands and products.
Sechi records floats ultra-modern studio
Pic-Stereoman with Boss of Sechi
Poised at taking its musical acts and productions to the next level Sechi Records, recently launched and declared open for business, its ultra-modern and hi-tech multi studios.
Located in the Festac area of Lagos, the multi-million Naira, studio is already brimming with artistes looking for the best equipment and professionals to work with.
According to the boss of Sechi Entertainment, Ambrose Ndukwu, his company decided to float the studio, in order to assist Nigerian musicians raise the bar of their careers, especially the up and coming ones.
Youthful Ndukwu, whose label discovered and nurtured Ekwe Stereoman among other acts, further disclosed that he would soon be venturing into Nollywood with some quality scripts.
“Basically, what we do at Sechi Entertainment is to discover and nurture raw talents for global exposures and success. The new studio will surely go a long way in assisting most Nigerian musicians, especially the up and coming talents, who are abound in this country.”
Cola–man’s letter to Africa
Cola-Man began his musical odyssey professionally in ’96, immediately after his secondary school education with De-Shandies group. However, his sojourn to Europe in 2003, was the icing on the cake for his now booming career.
Currently based in Austria, the Dancehall/ Reggae crooner recently breezed into town to promote his latest and first solo album.
Entitled “Letter To Africa”, the work is gradually winning the hearts of music buffs, and fast becoming an anthem on the airwaves.
Cola-Man (born Michael Igboanugo), has brought his strong vocal strength and maturity of songs to bear on the work and as well as several of his shows in Austria and around Europe.
He has also competed and won in several foreign music competitions, thus registering his name and style of music on the global scene.
Some videos of the work are ready and would be hitting the airwaves soon. The act has also promised to promote the new album wholly in Nigeria and Europe, where he hopes to launch his Afro-Euro tour soon.
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