Weekend Beats

DRIS, EM2 and Skinnie Twid are three young and gifted artistes from the stable of Koga Entertainment, who have since been unveiled to the Nigerian music community and beyond. In a chat with the artistes, they bared their minds on their musical dreams, how much Koga has changed their lives and other critical issues within and beyond the music industry.

We no longer advertise Christ, we now advertise daddy and mummy. We no longer preach to sinners through crusades, we now preach to convert people from one Pentecostal church to the other. We no longer publicize the gospel of that old rugged cross; we now publicize the activities of daddy and mummy. What a shame! Even CEOs don’t advertise themselves the way this generation of pastors do.

THE opening play at the ninth Jos Festival of Theatre, King Hedley ll, well introduced the audience to the quality of stage artistry and panache expected from the Jos Repertory Theatre, as the non predictable weather of the city played its part to the understanding of the theatrical experience at the Alliance Française, venue of the event, which ran from March 10 to 14.

AS public cemeteries across the country have become a haven for ritualists and other diabolical characters who would not allow the dead to rest in peace, a number of private cemeteries are springing up.

“Have you ever wanted something so badly, but when you got it, it only lasted such a short time?” Haruna knows exactly how that feels, here is his story.

IT was jaw-dropping and awesome the first time it held, and stunning the second time edition. Now back for a ground breaking third installment, Darey Art-Alade’s Love Like A Movie concert, one of Nigeria’s most successful musical shows is set for a fresh take on the story of love on Saturday the April 4, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos.

THE Mavin All Stars received a knock from fans for their performance at the recent Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2015 held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The group’s performance of their street hit track, Dorobucci, fell short of expectation and was regarded as a flop.

AS part of activities to mark the fifth year anniversary in the fashion business, Port Harcourt base, Revamp Fashion House has unveiled its 2015 Cruise Collection, during its fifth anniversary celebration which held February 7, at Le Meriden Ogeyi Place, Port Harcourt, amidst glamour and fanfare.

THE Gidi Culture Festival is back and better, and organisers of the event, Eclipse Live Africa, have announced the first lineup of artistes, hosts and DJs for the event, which will be taking place on Saturday, April 4, at Eko Atlantic, Lagos.

NO doubts, D’banj Koko master or Bangalee as he is fondly called, is a force to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry. Born June 9, 1980, in Zaria, Kaduna State, and christened Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo to a military father and church dignitary mother. Over the years, he has grown to become one of the…

Following the excitement that has greeted Coca-Cola’s novel marketing campaign Share a Coke, DANIEL ANAZIA explores how this campaign started within the celebrity community in Nigeria.  IT started with an Instagram post by popular comedian, Bovi, in December 2014, announcing that he has received a Coke bottle with his name on it. Soon after, the…

FAST rising Nigerian reggae-dancehall sensation Patoranking, has been named as the MTV Base Artiste of the month, for March 2015. Following his recent string of successes, including several hit singles and industry awards, MTV Base is supporting him with a month of programmes chronicling his meteoric rise to fame.      Born in 1990, in…