Pic-Gov Obi
The good and hard working people of Anambra State, under the leadership of highly focused Gov. Peter Obi, recently endorsed and agreed to support the forthcoming Kick Against Kidnapping in Anambra (KAKA), an awareness and enlightenment initiative embarked upon by the members of the Nollywood Association for Better Anambra State (NABA).
Elated Obi, threw his weight and that of the State behind the coming event, when some executives of the Lagos based body paid him a courtesy visit at the Awka situated Governor’s Lodge, recently.
Gov. Obi, who spoke extempore in the presence of some of his Commissioners, State Leaders of Thought and other Senior Citizens said the time has come for the State and its citizens to take their destinies in their own hands, adding that his administration will continue to embark on masses friendly projects, which would further return the light to the State and make it function optimally.
He also thanked the NABA executive for coming up with an initiative that would further move the State forward and restore confidence in her citizens as well as would be investors.
Pic- Oby Edozieh, Nollywood actress
“The good people of Anambra are in support of KAKA and any other good initiative that would further make our State great. It’s not about me, but Anambra State, which is bigger and greater than all of us. Anambra is great and would continue to do great things. Even when I’m gone from this position, those that will come after me should continue with the great work that we have already started…”
While responding, the president of NABA, Mr. Obi Madubogwu, also a leading filmmaker in Nollywood, thanked the Gov. for believing in the vision and mission of NABA, as well as endorsing KAKA, on behalf of the State.
Mr. Madubogwu, who spoke in both English and Igbo, further assured the Gov. that the project, which is primarily targeted at youths from the State, would definitely help curb the scourge of incessant cases of kidnapping in the once peaceful state, as soon as it is launched and flagged off.
The NABA team during their four-day sojourn also paid courtesy visits to some A-List traditional rulers in the State and further intimated them about NABA/KAKA and their good intentions for the State, which is noted and acclaimed for several ‘firsts,’ in the country.
The other NABA executives that made the historic trip include: Top actresses: Ngozi Ezeonu, Oby Gold Edozieh and Benita Nzeribe. Others on the train are: Chukwudi Bambino, Donald Okoli and Chigo Felix.
The KAKA awareness march, expected to be staged in Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi holds in the next couple of weeks, with the sole aim of nipping the unwholesome scourge of kidnapping in the bud.
Achievas entertainment grooms Solid Star
Although, Joshua Iniyezo, 21, better known as Solid Star started singing at age 8, based on his passion for music, which began from his days as a member of his family church’s youth choir. Amazingly, the dancehall/hip-hop debutant is now poised to play in the nation’s big league, courtesy of Achievas Entertainment, the outfit that recently discovered and signed him.
In the next couple of months, his debut album, a 14 tracker entitled: “One In A Million”, would be hitting shelves both nationally and internationally on Achievas Records.
In a chat with us, the fast emerging crooner who just returned from Abuja, where he dazzled fans at the recently held tenth anniversary of Tuface Idibia, said the forthcoming work was done in collaboration with some leading musicians, whom he also look up to as role models.
Among those featured in the album produced by OJB Jeezreel, include: African China, Tuface Idibia, Rock steady, Mallam Spicy, Mayor and OJB himself.
“I felt and still feeling very happy for being the only up and coming act that was given the opportunity to feature at the Idibia’s tenth anniversary gig. I also got a standing ovation after my performance. I can’t wait for my work to be out, so that my fans will feel all my songs, which I also know are very tight. Yahoo-yahoo, One in a million, I love girls and My Papa, a gospel song, are some of the tracks in the coming album. I also owe my label a lot for discovering and believing in my abilities as a singer”.
Speaking further, Mr. Ossy Achievas, the honcho of the youth friendly outfit, maintained that there aim is to make the newly signed act and others coming behind comfortable, in order for them to deliver optimally. “We recently moved Solid Star from Ajegunle to Festac Town, in order to monitor his growth musically as well as repackage his image. We will soon be taking him on a tour of South Africa and the UK. Meanwhile, he has only been with us for just two years, meaning that there is a mutual understanding between us. With the support of my friends and colleagues in the industry, we intend making him the big next thing on the Naija music scene,” he promised.
The boss of Achievas, further revealed that Solid Star, who also performs regularly at popular hangout, Ojez, would soon commence the lensing of his musical videos.
“His full album will be launched in Lagos and Abuja soon, Solid Star is so unique that we had to sign him the first day we met. He’s not only talented, but also has the vocal strength to keep going on”.
On his future plans, the dreadlocks-donning act, said he has always dreamt of becoming an international act that will be at the top of his game. “Tuface Idibia is my role model and I want to be like him musically”.
Meanwhile, Achievas Records disclosed that it has concluded plans with its partners in the UK and US, on how to help market the forthcoming work effectively on both continents, as soon as its released and launched here.
Lurrenz drops new single, embraces acting
Nigerian born Swedish based singer and aspiring actor Lawrence Onuzulike better known as Lurrenz, has dropped his long-awaited new single on the national and international airwaves.
Stylishly entitled: I am Lurrenz, the new audio CD, currently penetrating the airwaves and also enjoying rave reviews from pundits and critics alike, featured the singing trio of Konga, Pasto Goody-Goody and the Jah Squad, in a never seen-before kind of collabo.
Painstakingly produced by Pupa Orits Williki for Lurrenzinc Music, the fast emerging crooner, also an author and activist; promised that the full album alongside the videos, would be released and officially launched in Nigeria and Europe respectively, in the next couple of months, in collaboration with his foreign partners.
“This promo copy is just to wet the appetite of my teeming fans, they are tired of waiting for the full album, which is almost ready, so we decided to give them this one first, just a tip of the iceberg. I just returned from my base in Sweden, where I went to master and completely repackage the full album. I’m also happy with the response we are getting so far from fans and critics on this single. In a nutshell, the work tells my story and further reveals the goodies I want to offer the music world,’ he disclosed.
The still single act, who is also the honcho of Lurrenzinc.Com, a fast growing social and interactive network site, recently indicated interest to join Nollywood as an actor. He argued that the move became necessary following pressures from his filmmaker friends in Nollywood, who strongly believe that his handsome face would be an added advantage in their movies.
Entertainers unite for comedy outburst
Emerging rib cracker, Romario is currently working round the clock to ensure that his debut show tagged: Comedy Outburst; turns out a huge success.
Holding amid blitz and glitz at the expansive Union Bank Sports Hall, Surulere, Lagos on July 5, 2009, the music/comedy concert, according to the organizers promises to be fun and memorable.
Among those billed to thrill guests at the evening groove include: Gandoki, Seyi, Law, Bovi, D’Lectura, Elenu and Emeka Smith.
Others on the very tight list are: Mr. Patrick, Sammie Okposo, OJB Jeezreel, Pasto Goody-Goody, Solid AC and a host of other up and coming entertainers.
Interestingly too, several Nollywood stars would be gracing the gathering as guest artistes and would be signing autographs for their teeming fans on the red carpet.
Shedding more light on what to expect at the coming evening of undiluted fun and high-level networking, the chief host, Romario, insisted that the concert being powered by Event Xpert Ventures, was long overdue.
“Aside saying a big thank you to my teeming fans, I’m also using the show to re-launch and re-brand myself into mainstream comedy as well as the nation’s entertainment landscape. Tickets for the show are available and currently in hot demand. We are also using this outing to bring back laughter to Surulere and its environs.”
Meanwhile, several of Romanrio’s colleagues that spoke with us said they can’t wait to thrill endlessly at the event, which is already serenading fun seekers, especially those based on the Island and Mainland.
Mode Men celebrates again
Mode Men, the all colour, all gloss magazine for men of style who are also achievers in their various fields of human endeavours recently hosted a luncheon, to further solidify the importance of the just held Father’s Day. The grand gathering, which held at an upscale Chinese restaurant, in the heart of Victoria Island, on June 13, 2009, was well attended. Though, it was held a week before Father's Day, in order to raise funds for a planned visit to the children of the Red Cross Orphanage in Yaba, on the D day. Guests that graced the beautiful outing include: Dr.Newton Jibunoh, Mr. Richard Akerele, Michael Archer, Princewill Utchay, Emeke Nzeribe, Kelechi Amadi -Obi and Pastor Rotimi Osoba. Champagne flowed as the three course Chinese meal was served.
Dr. Newton Jibunoh gave a short talk on the importance of Fatherhood, while the Editor In Chief of the high flying magazine, Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa spoke glowingly on the vision of the magazine and it's constant desire to make a change in the society and help the less privileged. It was an afternoon of good food, champagne, laughter and giving to the orphans. All the fathers in attendance also received gifts, which included a 'Michael Kors' fragrance set and a book entitled: 'Why the poor remain poor' by Richard Okejovoh, who was also at the event.
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