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Thursday 15 September 2011

Time to think

Why is it that Africans especially Nigerians are so crazy about the whites and the reverse is what we the blacks experience??? We 'worship' them but they don't respect us!!!! Yesterday, people were talking about September 11, 2011 bomb attack asking for a minute silence, honour them etc!!! Facebook profiles, groups were filled with posts about the attack! BlacBerry(ies) were filled with broadcast as per the same event but I can't remember any one showing so much interest in African problem... Egypt suffered just this year, there was virtually no post about it on Facebook or BBM or groups or social networks @ large! Libya is under fire, no comment and Nigeria is having her own problem too, no comment! Boko Haram is causing one a trouble or the other, alll we do is crack jokes with it like 'IF BOKO HARAM SAYS NO MOVEMENT TOMORROW AND FEDERAL GOVT SAYS THERE IS, WHICH ONE WILL YOU OBEY'??? Jos is under fire too, people just laugh on the issue! we have our own heritage to protect instead, we are watching others!!! Andy Whitfield (Spartacus) died and people are posting it as if he's their brother or he has a special contribution to the growth of the Nigerian Economy or Africa at large!!! In this same country, we lost Christy Essien Igbokwe, Sam Loco Efe, Orlando Owoh, Ayinde Barrister and now MC Loph etc to the colds hand of death, there was no noise but the moment a foreign star dies, it turns to something else! Are you not proud to be a black??? are you not proud of your skin??? are you not proud of your country??? come rain or shine, home will always be home!
As for me, i represent Nigeria and Nigeria will always be my home!!!
Identify yourself if you are proud of your skin!!!
Naija for Life!

NB: this post is not to insult anyone that might have posted anything about spartacus or Sept. 11 bomb blast, i'm just being neutral and real-surprised.............

Osondi-Owendi crooner, MC Loph, fiancee die in auto crash

It was yet another sad song for the entertainment industry with the death of popular DJ Mc Loph yesterday.

The talented musician born originally as Nwaozo Obiajulu, according to our source, died when he lost control of his Ford Durango SUV which he bought only a few weeks back, skidded and somersaulted into a ditch.

He died on the controversial Benin-Ore road before help could reach him.

An unconfirmed report said his Abia state-born wife, a medical practitioner was also confirmed dead.

Mc Loph who shot into national prominence with the release of a remix of the late highlife legend, Osita Osadebe’s hit song Osondi Owendi was on his way to Enugu State for his traditional wedding with his fiancee who also died.

Prior to his demise the hardworking musician had recently finished recording a duet with Faze with a song title “ I know what the girls want.”

He had recently in the words of a close aide concluded talks with a prominent music video producer, Patrick Ellis to begin shooting of an accompanying video for the new single which currently enjoying air play nation wide.
-VANGUARD N/P

Friday 9 September 2011

Don Jazzy Reacts To ‘Oliver Twist’ ban by the NBC

In a response to the alleged NBC ban on D’banj’s latest song ‘Oliver’, Mo’Hits C.E.O and beatmaker Don Jazzy has played down the censor saying that ‘they only banned it because they have the power to do so’.

News of the ban first came from popular rapper Ruggedman who spread the news via Twitter: ‘NBC strikes again. 1st @IAM2SHOTZ Super...mandead is banned. Now its @iamdbanj Oliver Twist. Na wah o cc @DONJAZZY’, @Ruggedybaba tweeted. The rapper further disclosed that he got the information on the ban from radio station Cool FM Abuja.

Speaking with a source in Cool FM, who would rather remain anonymous, a clear instruction has been given that the ‘Oliver’ song is not to be played. This claim was seconded by a Rhythm FM personnel who confirmed that his station has received a circular from the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to the effect although other radio DJs and OAPs claim they are yet to.

‘Yes boss I heard over Twitter about that. Oh well they have banned it because they have the power to do so. Let’s see how they stop people from hearing it elsewhere. We’re not the first people they’ll ban and we’ll not be the last. When u flog a child at every chance you get, after a while the child would adjust and get used to the beatings’, label boss Don Jazzy responded in an e-mail enquiry sent to him by Nigerian Entertainment Today.

He continued, ‘The truth is that the person that banned this song will hear this song till he is sick of it. He will hear it at almost every party he goes to. He will hear it from the cars that will drive pass him. He will hum the melody even in his sleep. He’ll probably record his own version of the Oliver video sef lol. He is doing his job so let’s allow him exercise his power. It’s allowed. May God bless him and his hustle. No long thing’.

The hit producer who performed along with the Mo’Hits crew at the recently held Koko Koncert in London, also had a word for his fans. ‘Shout out to all Mo’Hits Records fans out there. May God continue to bless you all for the love and support o. Una too much. Please follow me on twitter my name na @donjazzy. See you guys soon. IDJA’.

Recently, NBC placed a ban on rapper 2Shotz song ‘Superman Dead‘ for indecent use of language.

Wednesday 7 September 2011

List of Winners At The Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2011

Waje clinched the award for Best Pop/R&B Artist
Organizers of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards have finally released a comprehensive list of award winners. The four-day event which started on Friday, September 2, 2011 and ended Monday, September 5, 2011 featured the movie premiere of Funke Akindele’s ’Return of Jenifa‘, a seminar, picnic and an awards night.

The awards which took place at The Sharp Theater, Symphony Space in New York on Sunday, September 4, 2011 saw performances from Choc Boys M.I, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, R&B singer Waje, Samklef and from US-based Nigerian acts like Rotimi, Naira, Moyeen, Ducan Daniels.

Only 11 awards were announced at the show due to lack of time. Others were given a post-award announcement.

Surprise winners of the night were Waje and and music producer Samklef. The R&B singer picked up the award for ‘Best Pop/R&B Artiste‘ ahead of 2face, D’banj, Darey and Banky W while Samklef walked home with the award for ‘Best Producer’ ahead of Cobhams and Don Jazzy.

The awards show was anchored by stand up comic and musician Julius Agwu and Nollywood actress Funke Akindele.

Check out the full list below…

Best Album of the Year

Beautiful Imperfection – Asa

Legacy – Duncan Mighty

Super C Season – Naeto C

Double Dare – Darey

MI2- M.I – Winner

Back From the Future – Sound Sultan

Hottest Single of the Year

Tease Me – Wiz Kid

Mr Endowed – D’banj

Oleku- Ice Prince - Winner

Give It to Me- D’Prince

Obianuju- Duncan Mighty

Jupa- J Martins

Best New Act of the Year

Ice Prince

Wizkid - Winner

Tiwa Savage

Mo’Cheddah

Waje

Dr SID

Gospel Artist of the Year


BOUQUI

Lara George - Winner

Sinach

Ada

Frank Edwards

Kenny St Brown

Best Pop/R&B Artist of The Year

Darey

D’banj

Banky W

Waje - Winner

Wizkid

2Face

Best Rap Act of The Year

Terry Tha Rapman

Naeto C

Ruggedman

Eva Alordiah

M.I - Winner

Ice Prince

Music Producer of The Year

Sossick

Don Jazzy

Cobhams

Samklef - Winner

Jesse Jagz

Dokta Frabz

Best International Artist

Asa

Nneka - Winner

JJC

Ndu

Moeazy

May7ven

Best Music Video of The Year

Eni Duro (Olamide) – DJ Tee - Winner

Kaba Kaba (Konga) – Akin Alabi

If You Ask Me (Omawumi) – Clarence Peters

Mr. Endowned (D’banj Ft Don Jazzy & Snoop Dogg) – Sesan

More You (Bez) – Kemi Adetiba

Ba Ni Kidi (Darey) – Mark Hofmeyr

Most Promising Act To Watch

Olamide

Zara

Brymo

Vector

Retta

Jhybo - Winner

Ketchup

Muna

Entertainment Executive of The Year

Audu Maikori (Chocolate City) - Winner

Banky W (EME)

Tony Nwakalor (Yes Media)

Obi Asika (Storm Records)

Eldee (Tribe Records)

Don Jazzy (Mo’hits)

Indigenous Artist of The Year

Solek

Flavor

Jah Bless

Duncan Mighty - Winner

9ice

J’odie

Pan African Artist or Group of The Year

Fally Ipupa - Winner

R2bees

Awilo

Winky D

Juliana Kanyomozi

VIP

Best US-based Male Artist of the Year

Duncan Daniels

T Money

Rotimi - Winner

Kunzo

Dami Oloye

Capb

Best US-based Female Artist of the Year

Naira - Winner

Titi Lokei

Tolumide

Moyeen

Nenna Yvonne

Zaina

Best Actor in a Film/Short Story

Ramsey Nouah – A Private Storm - Winner

Odunlade Adekola – Emi Ni Ire Kan

Femi Adebayo – Jelili

Chet Anekwe – Tobi

Pascal Atuma – Okoto The Messenger

Hakeem Kae-Kazim – Inale

Best Actress in a Film/Short Story

Genevieve Nnaji – Tango With Me

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde – Ije

Omoni Oboli – Anchor Baby - Winner

Mercy Johnson – Heart Of A Widow

Caroline Chikezie – Inale

Uche Jombo – Nollywood Hustlers

Best Picture (Producer)

Ije – Chineze Anyaene

The Mirror Boy – Obi Emelonye

Inale – Jeta Amata - Winner

Tango With Me – Mahmood Ali- Balogun

Anchor Baby- Lonzo Nzekwe

Adesuwa – Lancelot Imaseun

Best Directing in a Film/Short Story

Chineze Anyaene – Ije

Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen/Ikechukwu Onyeka – A Private Storm - Winner

Mahmood Ali Balogun- Tango With Me

Jeta Amata- Inale

Lonzo Nzekwe – Anchor Baby

Pascal Atuma – Okoto The Messenger

Best Actor in TV Series/Reality/Game Show

Victor Olaotan (Tinsel)

Uche Sam Anyamele (About To Wed)

Akin Lewis (Spider)

Emeka Ossa (Clinic Matters)

Frank Edoho (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire) - Winner

Gideon Okeke (Tinsel)

Best Actress in TV Series/Reality/Game Show

Funmi Eko (City Sistas)

Damilola Adegbite (Tinsel) - Winner

Matilda Obaseki (Tinsel)

Ufuoma Ejenobor (Royal Roots)

Misi Molu (Nigerian Idol)

Amanda Ebeye (City Sistas)

Pan African Actress of the Year (Film/Short Story)

Ama K. Abebrese

Akofa Asiedu

Nadia Buari

Yvonne Okoro

Jackie Appiah - Winner

Yvonne Cherry

Pan African Actor of the Year (Film/Short Story)

Chris Attoh - Winner

Senanu Gbedawo

John Dumelo

Edward Kagutuzi

Majid Michel

Van Vicker

Comedian of the Year

CD John

Gordon - Winner

Helen Paul

Gandoki

Daniel D’humorous

Yvonne Orji

Best World DJ

DJ Caise (Nigeria)

DJ Smooth (DC/MD)

DJ Flava (Malaysia)

DJ Tommy (Nigeria)

DJ Afoo (NY)

DJ Obi (Boston) - Winner

DJ Jam Jam (UK)

DJ E Cool (Atl)

Entertainment Promoter of the Year

Tiwaworks (Atlanta, USA) - Winner
Stronghold/Orange Box Ent (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Industry Nite (Lagos, Nigeria)

Ciba Ent (Houston, USA)

Starmix (London, UK)

Coko Bar (London, UK)

Hostel Week

Last Session Unaab hostel week was one of the best.... Being the first I will ever feature in.... I and ma colleagues enjoy it to the fullest.... Crazy pictures, madt dressing..... Gurls and guys qeueing for noodles was one the unexpected events that took place..... Though i missed the race, the beauty contest was the talk of week, the final was *mwuaah* i give it up to ma pal for coming the first runner up Omobolanle..... It overshadowed the freestyle session by the likes of C'PHIX, MOURINHO who made the crowd asking for more and i cant forget ma guy BEESWAGZZ that was made fun of by the crowd...You can do better... Looking up to the next one....but not with much enthusiasm.......
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How Schools Could Use Social Media

Since the late 90’s and early 2000’s, social media has taken over the internet.  Wherever you look, there is some type of social media website.  Sites like Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter have literally changed the world.  The way that business is done is different nowadays because of the use of social media.  Almost every single industry and “group” has found a way to use social media, except one: schools.  
 
School systems have not followed the social media trend.  There has been a little integration, but not much.  What are schools missing by holding out of social media?  What possibilities are out there?  The answer is tons!
Social media is not going to go away.  It is here to stay.  Social media will be reinvented for the next thousand years.  Examine the effects and uses of Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs.  The effects are far reaching, and they are very influential.  More people are reading blogs than are reading the newspapers.  The fact is that if schools do not jump on the social media bandwagon, they are going to be left behind.
Building a brand has become the most important thing that has accompanied the rise of social media.  This brings me to my first point. Schools can use social media to build a brand name.  A good reputation means everything in today’s society, and schools can use sites such as Twitter and Facebook to build a name and reputation for themselves, and they can maintain this brand through these sites as well.
Three Things Schools Can Do On Social Media Sites to Build a Reputation
  • Post how well the students in your school are doing (Test scores compared to other schools, average SAT Score and GPA, etc…)
  • Make it known if you are engaging in the community in a way that benefits the community
  • Stay Connected 
From talking with teachers and administrators, reputation means everything to school officials.  When something happens that could detriment the reputation of a school, damage control is initiated.  What better way to reach everyone that to use social media?
Stay Connected
The majority of students feel that they are not connected to their teachers, much less their principals and administrators.  This presents a problem.  How much more effective would schools be if the students felt like they were good friends with their teachers and administrators?  Schools can use social media, such as blogs to stay connected.  A school running a successful blog would do wonders for the school.  The school would need to choose who to cater to however.  Are they going to cater to the students, or the parents the students’ parents?  The content of the posts will depend on this.  If they are going to cater to the parents, then they will post mostly about the same things I posted above when I spoke about “building a reputation.”
However, if the schools are going to tailor their blog posts to their students, then they need to be “cool.”  Don’t post about school.  What student wants to read about school on a Saturday?  Instead, post about a music festival that is coming to the town next to you.  Tell the students about how their school football team did last Friday night.  I understand that there is a fine line that is being walked by schools when they choose what to endorse, but I believe necessary caution can be used when choosing what to post about.
The point is to stay connected to both the students and the parents.
Post announcements
Another way that schools can use social media sites is to post announcements.  My high school posts their announcements on the school website, but a student is never going to go on this website unless they are specifically looking for something.  Why not announce tomorrow’s lunch in a Tweet?  A certain form due back tomorrow that is supposed to be signed by a parent?  Send out a reminder on Facebook.  Students will appreciate this, I promise.
There are so many ways to utilize social media, and schools are not utilizing it. Why not?  What is holding schools back from Tweeting, joining Facebook, or writing a blog?  There are many positive results that schools are not witnessing because they are holding themselves back from participating in the social media revolution.
My Message to Schools:  Stop holding back, GO.  Get involved with social media.  Build a reputation and connect with your students and their parents.  Schools are disconnected from the very people that they educate.  It is time to bridge the gap.