Eko International Film Festival 2015

The annual Eko International Film Festival (EKOIFF) is Nigeria’s leading international film festival in the coastal megacity of Lagos in southwestern Nigeria.
It was founded and established by Supple Communications Limited in 2009  and Hope Obioma Opara  is the Founder/President  of Eko International Film Festival and Supple Communications Limited

The mission of Eko International Film Festival is to promote the appreciation of Arts and Culture through the motion picture arts and sciences and boost tourism in the global village.

Eko International Film festival is owned (Trade Mark and Copy Right) and organized by Supple Communications Limited , the publishers of Supple magazine, the first film festivals and culture magazine in Africa showing previews and reviews of movies.

Silverbird Cinemas Victoria Island Lagos
133, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Lagos,

 

Monday, November 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM - Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 5:30 PM

AFRIMA 2015: Olamide, Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond, Sarkodie to attend award show in Lagos

Sarkodie

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Diamond Platnumz, Casper Ynovest, Yemi Alade, Charlotte Dipanda, AKA, Olamide, Stanley Enow, Davido, Stonebwoy and 162 other African superstars have confirmed their attendance for AFRIMA 2015 in Lagos.

In celebration of African music and culture, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in league with the Africa Union Commission (AUC) has announced AFRIMA 2015 nominees and the multiple award-winning male choral group from South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo to lead the invasion of over one hundred and sixty two (162) African superstars who have confirm attendance to the 2015 AFRIMA Awards slated for Sunday, November 15 at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

MTN Project Fame 8: Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Praiz, Chidinma to collaborate with show's finalists

Finalists from the MTN Project Fame Season 8 are set to release their official debut singles, just few weeks after the end of Project Fame –  ‘The Next'

Earlier on during Project Fame competition, the contestants were paired with established artists to recreate one of the established artists’ hits. This proved to be a huge success.

Now again, each of the 6 finalists have been freshly paired with A-list artistes and producers to compose and record their debut singles, which will be released during a live concert by the collaborators on October 24th, 2015 and will be given massive airplay.

Below is the list of the new collaborations;

• Jeff will feature Iyanya (Iyanya is the first ever Project Fame winner, while Jeff is the latest winner),
• Pearl will feature Yemi Alade,
• Anderson will feature Sound Sultan,
• Ada will feature Chidinma (PF Winner/Alumnus),
• Arewa will feature Praiz (PF Alumnus),
• Deinde will features 9ice.

Watch winner Jeff performance with Yemi Alade, courtesy of Project Fame TV

Watch South African and Nigerian music stars live on stage.

It will be a great day for Nigerian and South African music fans on the 24th of October 2015, the concert promises to be mind blowing as artiste like Uhuru, Davido, Dama Do, Wiz kid, Emee gee, The soweto gospel choir, Burna Boy and many more will perform on the same stage at The Expo centre Johannesburg. Don't miss it

Wande coal announces release of another album.

Cover photo of the up coming album

Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, more popularly known as Wande Coal, has taken to his social media accounts to drop the cover art of his sophomore and drop the date of release.

He's calling the album 'WANTED'and it will be released on October 26, 2015

DJ Spinall to drop debut album "My Story", October 29.

Dj Spinall on the wheel of steel

The album will contain songs from a number of A-List artistes including Ice Prince, Olamide, Mafikizolo, Reminisce, Yemi Alade and many more.

According to members of Spinall’s camp, “ The (album) journey has been long, bumpy and turbulent but worth it… This body of work is a living proof of the result from hard work, tenacity and focus.

“My Story, by the unstoppable, undeniable, superstar and maestro DJ Spinall, is determined to leave you spell bound and party rocket this season and beyond.

“The legendary 2Face calls this album “The fire”, Ice Prince calls it “The truth”, Wande Coal thinks it’s “the finest”, Mafikizolo says its “a breath of fresh air”, Olamide says “he’s proud to be associated with this”, Reminisce reckons it’s “the ace”, in Yemi Alade’s words “Spinall killed this”, Burna Boy feels it’s a “roof raiser’”

Yinka Ayefele signed his brother on his new record label.

Popular gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele, has officially launched his own record label which he calls Ayefele Records.

The popular musician, who has waxed over 20 albums in a career spanning 2 decades, made this disclosure in a statement which reads: "Today, we are witnessing history. Ayefele Records has been given birth to and it has come to change the face of entertainment in Nigeria."

While announcing the establishment of the label, Ayefele, who is currently on tour of South Africa with his band, revealed the decision of the company to sign his younger brother, Laolu Ayefele popularly known as L.A Flexy, a London-based artiste/broadcaster.

According to him, more artistes with vision will be signed on the label before the year runs out as well. It will be recalled that the label’s flagship act, LA Flexy released his first single with a video titled ‘Your Logo’ some months ago.

Burna Boy to release sophomore album "On A Spaceship", November 2015

Burna Boy has announced the title and release date of his next album.
The Dancehall artiste took to Twitter  to announce the title and release date for his sophomore album tentatively titled “On A Spaceship.”

The album will be his second project after his acclaimed debut album "L.I.F.E", which was released under his previous record label Aristokrat Records.

Burna Boy is currently enjoying the success of singles like ‘Rockstar’, ‘Check and Balance’, ‘Soke’ and ‘Follow me’ which were released off  the album

See full nominee list of the headies awards 2015.

Here is the full nominees list for Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious music awards 2015…

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review.
Ojuelegba – Wizkid
Eyo – Asa
Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo
Bez – There’s A Fire
Cobhams – Do the right Thing
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.
Don Jazzy – Godwin (Korede Bello)
Mastakraft – Wiser (Flavour)
Young John – Bobo (Olamide)
Shizzi – Fans Mi (DavidO)
Legendury Beatz – Ojuelegba
Cobhams – There’s A Fire (Bez)
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director.
Jamb Question (Simi) – Mex
Crazy (Seyi Shay) – Meji Alabi
The Sound (DavidO Feat. Uhuru & Dj Buckz) – Sesan
Katapot (Reekado Banks) – UnLimited LABaby Jollof (Solid Star Feat. Tiwa Savage) – Clarence Peters
BEST R&B/POP ALBUM
A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single individual or group).
Bed of Stone – Asa
A.Y.O. – Wizkid
King of Queens – Yemi Alade
Rich & Famous – Praiz
Double Trouble – Psquare

SOUND SULTAN, DJ JIMMY JATT, OLU MAINTAIN, OLAMIDE IN G.O.A.T. Concert!

 OSD Entertainment has unveiled Sound Sultan Olamide, Olu Maintain, Shaydee, Styl Plus, DJ Jimmy Jatt, , Aramide, Tony Tetuila and others as the headliners for the debut edition of its Greatest of All Times (GOAT) concert.

The objective of the concert is to celebrate musicians who have made impact in the Nigeria music industry.

 The concert is set to hold on November 14 2015 at the Shell Hall of the MUSON Center.
Aimed at celebrating musicians who have made the most impact in Nigeria’s urbane music culture from the 90s,

The GOAT concert will feature nostalgic and dazzling performances from old and new school artistes.

With a fusion of old and new music experiences, the GOAT concert promises to be the king of all concerts.

OSD Entertainment is an Omoyeni Disu initiative.

you don't want to miss it!

Tickets to the concert are available on www.ariiyatickets.com