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Press : 2013 CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:06:15 +0000

2013 CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS SET TO HOLD

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES
The buzz for the 2013 edition of the annual City People Entertainment Awards has started. Organizers of the annual awards, The City People Media Group has released nominees in different categories for the award ceremony. The glamorous event is billed to hold on Sunday July 14 2013 at the Haven Event centre, Ikeja Lagos .The City People Entertainment Awards has been the biggest showbiz event in Nigeria since its inception. The clout of the annual event is not in doubt because it is the only awards event that covers showbiz in its entirety.  The awards recognize and honours deserving individuals in music, movies and comedy and have since received a massive embrace from everyone within and outside the showbiz industry.
The debut edition held at Valley View Auditorium, Abeokuta, Ogun state with the former Executive Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel as the chief host. It was a well-attended event and was anchored by the duo of Derenle Edun and Helen Paul. The second edition held on Sunday July 18th 2011, at 10 degrees event centre Oregun Lagos. The award anchored by ace comedian AY (Ayo Makun) was dedicated to late rap star, Da grin. The second edition experienced the inclusion of 10 categories for Ghana showbiz industry. Top Ghanaian stars including Jackie Appiah, Juliet Ibrahim, Ruff n Smooth, Majid Micheal and Shirley Frimpong picked up awards at the award ceremony. Several hip hop acts  including MI, Wande Coal Jesse Jagz, Kefee, Timaya and Dr Sid  thrilled the over 3000 guests that attended the event. The 3rd edition hosted by the duo of Gbenga Adeyinka and Julius Agwu held at HNK Event centre Lekki on Sunday August 7th 2011. Wizkid, Goldie , Maheeda, Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, kaffy  performed while Ghanaian stars like John Dumelo, Yvonne Nelson, Efya, others flew in for another brilliant experience of the awards . According to the publisher of City People Magazine Dr Seye Kehinde there will be a lot of surprises this year and efforts are being made to make it bigger than previous editions. In his words  “City People entertainment awards has over the years become one of the most respected events in Nigeria. It’s one event everyone in entertainment look forward to because it’s always fun and at the same the only award ceremony in Nigeria where all showbiz stars (Music, Movie and Comedy) are gathered under one roof for same purpose. There will be a lot of surprises and as usual we look forward to another wonderful show as we honour stars that have done well in the last one year,”
The Entertainment Editor of City people, Afolabi Oyekoya added that “it’s going to be a glamorous event. We shall be honouring over 30 showbiz stars and there will be recognition awards for some veteran showbiz stars, whose efforts have helped propelNigeria entertainment industry into a multi- billion naira industry. There are also categories for Ghanaian showbiz stars and so far, we have received letters from over 100 Ghanaian stars indicating their interest to attend the award ceremony.  Below is the list of Nominees and people can start to vote for their favourite stars in different categories by sending SMS to the keyword CP (SPACE) CATEGORY (SPACE) NAME OF WINNER   to 33121. In a couple of days from now, we shall be unveiling who will anchor the event and artistes billed to entertain guests at the award ceremony”

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2013 CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
CATEGORIES

MUSIC
1. Music Marketer of the Year
a.

T. Joe
b.            Obaino
c.             Sarolaj
2.            Musician of The Year (Male)
a.            Wizkid
b.            Davido
c.             Ice Prince
d.            Iyanya
e.            Flavor
3.            Musician Of The Year (Female)
a.            Tiwa Savage
b.            Chidinma
c.             Waje
d.            Omawunmi
e.            Yemi Alade
4.            Most Popular Song Of The Year
a.            Ihe Neme – 2face Idibia
b.            Limpopo – Kcee
c.             Kukere Inyanya
d.            Shake Your Bum Timaya
e.            First of All – Olamide
f.             Go Gaga Crazy – Chuddy K
g.            Alingo – P-Square
h.            Gobe – Davido
i.              Sho Le – Sean Tizzle
5.            Best New Musician of the Year (Female)
a.            Sheyi Shay
b.            Halle
c.             Donna Diva
d.            Sagga Lee
6.            Best New Musician Of The Year (Male)
a.            Burna Boy
b.            Sean Tizzle
c.             May D
d.            Dammy Krane
e.            Lynxx
7.            Best Collabo Of The Year
a.            Flavour & Kcee – Give It To Me
b.            Tiwa Savage & Don Jazzy – Without My Heart
c.             Wizkid & Lynxx – Fine Fine Lady
d.            Dammy Krane & Pasuma – Ligali
e.            Olamide & Phyno – Ghost Mode
8.            Best Music Producer Of The Year
a.            Sarz
b.            Lengendary Beat
c.             D’ Tunes
d.            Spellz
9.            Best Music Video Director Of The Year
a.            Godfather
b.            Clarence Peter
c.             Patrick Ellis
d.            Moe Musa
e.            Sesan Ogunro
10.          Dance Hall/Reggae Act Of The Year
a.            Oritsefemi
b.            Timaya
11.          Best Hip-Hop Artiste Of the Year
a.            Davido
b.            Olamide
c.             Wizkid
d.            Ice Prince
12.          Best Rhythm & Blues Singer Of The Year
a.            Banky W
b.            Darey
c.             Capital Femi
13.          Best Record Label Of The Year
a.            Chocolate City
b.            EME
c.             Mavins
14.          Best Rap Artiste Of The Year
a.            Olamide
b.            Reminisce
c.             Ice Prince
d.            Vector
e.            Phyno
15.          Showbiz Blog Of The Year
a.            Bella Naija
b.            Linda Ikeji
c.             Nigeriafilms.com
d.            Ladun Liadi
e.            Stella Dimoko Korkus
f.             TheNetNg.Com
16.          Entertainment Friendly Brand Of The Year
a.            Amstel Malta
b.            Samsung
c.             Top Tea
d.            Star Beer
17.          Entertainment Friendly Governor Of The Year
a.            Gov. Godswill Akpabio
b.            Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan
c.             Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola
d.            Gov. Rotimi Amaechi
e.            Gov. Liyel Imoke
17.          South South Musician Of The Year
a.            Oba Omega
b.            Duncan Mighty
c.             Pat Akpabio
d.            Muma Gee
RADIO/TV AWARDS
1.            FM/Radio Station with Best Showbiz Content
a.            Beat FM
b.            Cool FM
c.             Rythm FM
d.            Top Radio
e.            Ray Power
2.            TV Station with Best Showbiz Content
a.            On TV
b.            Sound City
c.             TVC
d.            STV
MOVIE
1.            Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Odunlade Adekola
b.            Femi Adebayo
c.             Afonja Olaniyi (Sanyeri)
d.            Adekola Tijani
e.            Yomi Fash-Lanso
2.            Best Actress Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Toyin Aimakuh
b.            Dayo Amusa
c.             Eniola Badmus
d.            Funke Akindele
3.            Best Actress Of The Year (English)
a.            Nse Etim-Ikpe
b.            Tonto Dike
c.             Mercy Johnson
d.            Oge Okoye
e.            Chika Ike
4.            Best Actor Of The Year (English)
a.            Yule Edochie
b.            Mike Ezuruonye
c.             Muna Obiekwe
5.            Nollywood Face Of The Year
a.            Genevieve Nnaji
b.            Omotola Jalade Ekehinde
c.             Funke Akindele
d.            Rita Dominic
6.            Best New Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Yomi Gold
b.            Ibrahim Yekini
c.             Big Val Jokotoju
d.            Damola Olatunji
e.            Gbenro Ajibade
f.             Adeniyi Johnson
7.            Best New Actress Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Olaitan Ogungbile
b.            Aishat Lawal
c.             Tayo Ayeni
d.            Bukky Adekongbe
e.            Tayo Sobola
8.            Best New Actor  Of The Year (English)
a.            Mike Godson
b.            Rex Okunzuwa
c.             La Class Ozougwu
d.            IK Ogbonna
9.            Best New Actress Of The Year (English)
a.            Linda Ejiofor
b.            Nicole Ndigwe
c.             Blessing Patrick
d.            Koko Willie
e.            Ifunanya Igwe
10.          Best Supporting Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Tayo Amokade (Babe Ijebu)
b.            Ibrahim Chatta
c.             Hareejan Olowojemo
d.            Tayo Adeleye
e.            Soji Taiwo
11.          Best Supporting Actress Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Bimbo Thomas
b.            Mistura Asuramu
c.             Lola Margareth
d.            Taiwo Aromokun
12.          Best Supporting Actor (English)
a.            Walter Anger
b.            Junior Pope Odonwodo
c.             Uti Nwachukwu
d.            Kenneth Okolie
e.            Benson Okonkwo
f.             Browny Igboegbu
13.          Best Supporting Actress Of The Year (English)
a.            Chacha Eke Faani
b.            Eve Esin
c.             Ruth Kadiri
d.            Ani Amatosore
e.            Ruby Ojiakor
14.          Best Movie Of The Year (English)
a.            Last Flight To Abuja -      Obi Emelonye
b.            Mr. & Mrs. – Chinwe Egwuagu
c.             Ije – Chineze Anyaene
d.            The Meeting – Audrey Silva Production
e.            In The Cupboard – Desmond Elliot
15.          Best Movie Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Ite Oba – Segun Ogungbe
b.            Sonto Alaputa – Femi Adebayo
c.             Aiye Koto
d.            Kani – Bukky Wright
e.            Mufu Olosa Oko – Odunlade Adekola
16.          Best Movie Producer Of The Year (English)
a.            Emem Isong
b.            Obi Emetonye
c.             Mr. Perfect
d.            Solo Amaco
e.            C. Money
17.          Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Segun Ogungbe
b.            Murphy Afolabi
c.             Femi Adebayo
d.            Muyiwa Ademola
e.            Adebayo Tijani
18.          Best Movie Marketer Of The Year (English)
a.            Pressing Forward
b.            C. Money
c.             P. Collins
d.            Amaco
e.            Great Star
19.          Best Movie Marketer Of The Year (Yoruba)
a.            Almoroof
b.            Adekaz
c.             Espallum
d.            Alawaye Ventures
20.          Best TV Series Of The Year
a.            Clinic Matters
b.            Tinsel
c.             Super Story
d.            Family Ties
e.            Face To Face
GHANA CATEGORIES
1.            Best Actor Of The Year
a.            John Dumelo
b.            Majid Michel
c.             Prince Dave Osei
d.            Frank Artus
e.            Adjetey Annang
2.            Best Actress Of The Year
a.            Yvonne Nelson
b.            Yvonne Okoro
c.             Nadia Buari
d.            Juliet Ibrahim
e.            Jackie Appiah
f.             Martha Ankomah
3.            Best Supporting Actor Of The Year
a.            Frank Artus
b.            Chris Attoh
c.             Omar Sherif Captain
d.            James Gardener
4.            Best Supporting Actress Of The Year
a.            Lydia Zynell Zuh
b.            Roselyn Ngissah
c.             Kafui Danku
d.            Emmanuella Mensah
e.            Khareema Aguiar
5.            Hottest Actor In Nollywood Of The Year
a.            Frank Artus
b.            Majid Michel
c.             John Dumelo
d.            Prince Dave Osei

Wiz Kid Tweets About Surviving a Near Fatal Car Crash

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:10:54 +0000

Wiz Kid was involved in a pretty bad car wreck yesterday in Lagos. The star emerged unharmed but his Porsche Panamera S car worth about N15m is a total wreck. He tweeted, “On some real shit! a nigga almost lost his life…but we out here! Thankful! Dun’knw!”

Head over to Linda Ikeji to see the photos of wrecked car.

New VIDEO: Chidinma ft Tha Suspect & IllBliss, “Emi Ni Baller”

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:58:10 +0000

We’re sure you guys have heard the tune by now. Chidinma serves up a hype lyrical delivery alongside Tha Suspect and IllBliss for her tune, “Emi Ni Baller.” Now she’s offered the visual in her latest video. We’re totally feeling Chidinma’s style, from her hair, makeup, down to her cool wardrobe selections. Watch below.

Video: Fatai Rolling Dollar’s Last Live Performance on Nigerian Idol

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:06 +0000

This week Nigerians everywhere mourned the loss of Highlife legend, Fatai Rolling Dollar. The 85-year-old performer passed away on June 12th at the Marritol Hospital in Surulere. This past March, he gave his very last live performance on Nigerian Idol. Watch below.

FUNNY Video: Tonto Dikeh Falls on Stage at Iyanya’s Concert

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:41:33 +0000

This video is pure comedy. Infamous Nollywood starlet turned singer, Tonto Dikeh fell on stage during a recent performance in London. The funniest part is how she tried to act like she didn’t fall. This girl was born to do this, lol. Check the video below.

New VIDEO: Samklef ft. Terry G, “Display”

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:21:41 +0000

Producer and artist extraordinaire, Samklef is back with another. Check out the video for his tune, “Display” ft Terry G.

New VIDEO: Iyanya ft. Flavour, “Jombolo”

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:06:33 +0000

Iyanya just dropped the video for his song, “Jombolo.” Check it below.

Twenty years after June 12, By Hafsat Abiola Costello

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:35 +0000

“June 12 was a people’s movement, born out of the collective frustration and anger of Nigerian people at the direction our country was going”.

Twenty years ago, Nigerians trooped out in their millions, to vote in accordance with their conscience, at an election meant to serve as the culmination of General Ibrahim Babangida’s democratic transition program.

Today as we reflect on that epoch making event, let us recall the collective sacrifices Nigerians made to change our destiny. Many often speak about MKO Abiola as the symbol of June 12, and I shall come back to speak about the man and his vision shortly. But first let us recall that June 12 was a people’s movement, born out of the collective frustration and anger of Nigerian people at the direction our country was going. It was a movement that was given its first breath of life by students across Nigeria who engaged in protests against the lack of jobs in the economy. It was sustained by our activists, our market women, our unions, our journalists, and our progressive politicians.

Perhaps, it would seem self-evident, altogether natural and fitting that MKO would emerge as the symbol of this dynamic, grassroots movement. His decisive win during the elections made him the clear symbol and rallying point for the pro-democracy movement. A people’s man who walked in the corridors of power in Nigeria and around the world, he remained steadfast in defense of his democratic mandate in the face of deceit, betrayal, and treachery from his

so-called friends; intimidation, threats and murder of Kudirat, one of his wives, by the military; and finally he paid for his commitment with his own life.

But today is not a day for sorrow. No, not even when the main beneficiaries of his sacrifice fail to honor the ideals for which these true democrats laid down their lives; not even when the national leadership since 1999 has sought to wipe MKO’s name out of our living memory; no, not even when poverty eats more deeply into the minds and bodies of Nigerians than it did in 1993.

Today is the day when true democrats rise up again, and dust off our shoes. Today is the day when we look at one another and say ’20 years later, we have come full circle.’ For on this day, we begin the march for true democracy once again. We begin our second battle for independence. As the progressives across the land come together in a coalition party, we are set for an election not unlike the June 12 election. Our political landscape will soon be set for another democratic election between two main parties, a contest that will force our people to move beyond primordial sentiments towards performance as the means for securing popular support.

Unlike the 1993 election, however, this time, the progressives may find that their daring, their determination, their courage and commitment will be rewarded with victory. So on this day, let us say thank you to those that blazed the trail. Let us look at each other and acknowledge that now the journey continues. May 2015 see blossoming of democracy in Nigeria.

Hasfat Abiola-Costello is the daughter of the MKO Abiola, the winner of the 1993 presidential election. She writes from Abeokuta.

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New VIDEO: 2 Face, “Rainbow”

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:29:28 +0000

2 Face has finally dropped the video for his beautiful tune, “Rainbow.” The flick features footage from his traditional wedding with his real life wifey, Annie. Nice concept.

New VIDEO: Burna Boy, “Run My Race”

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:24:57 +0000

Burna Boy just dropped the visuals to his new tune, “Run my Race.” Check it below.