Entertainment
Tiwa Savage Gets First International Collabo
Tiwa savage is ready for her
first international collaboration since signing the groundbreaking deal with top record label, Roc Nation on July 28, 2016. The news was announced by Jay’s Roc Nation and her home record company, Mavin Records on Tuesday, August 24, that Savage will be working with rapper Young Paris. During her feature on Apple Music’s Beats I Radio, hosted by Hot 97’s radio presenter, Ebro, the “if I Start to Talk” Singer said that she is Africa’s most popular female artist.
Apart from Tiwa Savage other Nigerian singers who have bagged International music deals include:
1.DAVIDO
The Omo Baba Olowo (OBO) Crooner signed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment at its headquarters in New York City. The deal makes the skelewu singer the first African to enter into such deal with the international lable. The deal expected Davido to release two albums to be distributed globally by Sony.
2. ASA
Bukola Elemide popularly know as Asa’s debut album “Fire on the Mountain”, released under Question Mark label in 2007 attracted international attention. The award-winning female singer is currently signed to French independent record label, Naïve Records. Asa also has a music publishing deal with international music conglomerate, BMG.
3.PATORANKING
Patoranking is the first Nigerian reggae artist to sign a music distribution deal with the world’s largest reggae music company V pal, a subdivision of VP records music group.
4.BRYMO
The alternative music singer who was once signed on to Chocolate City is now signed to Oklahoma based Record Label & Music Publishing Company. Tate Music Group (TMG). He has since released an 8 track album titled Trance Under the label which TMG, is expected to distribute.
5.WIZKID
The ‘Ojuelegba crooner signed an international management deal with Tinnie Tempah’s music management company, Disturbing London, in 2012. He inked the deal while he was still with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment. (EME).
6. D’BANJ
D’banj was launched into the music scene under Mo’ hits record co-owned by him and erstwhile friend, Don Jazzy. His first international music deal with G.O.O.D music was one of the reasons the duo of D’ banj and Don Jazzy parted ways and ended Mo’hits record. Though the G.O.O.D. deal did not last long, he has an international deal with Mercury Records UK, a sub division of universal music group UK. He was in 2012 signed on to Sony Music.
7 PSQUARE
The singing duo, Psquare signed a music distribution deal with Universal Music South Africa in May 2012. They were also said to have a deal with international SuperStar, Akon’s Konvict Muzik in December, 2011.
8.COBHAMS
Cobhams Emmanuel Asuquo fondly called Cobhams abandoned his law study in University of Lagos to pursue a line many had thought he might not make it in, but he emerged as one of the greatest blessings to Nigeria music industry despite his disability. Cobhams is producer and a fantastic singer with a great voice and was launched into the mainstream Nigerian music scene by Question Mark record label. He is also signed to Sony ATV (Sony Publishing) London as a songwriter.
9.SEYI SHAY
Seyi Shay signed a deal with a major American record label, Island Universal Records. The label operates as a division of Universal Music Group and is home to diverse and unparalleled family of global and award winning artists.
10.BURN A BOY
Reggae dancehall music act signed a new deal with the largest music corporation in the world universal music in 2015. He is signed as Exclusive Songwriter Agreement (ESWA) was signed on to international music publishing company, universal music group South Africa in 2015.
11.JCE PRINCE
Chocolate City Rapper, Jce Prince entered an executive deal with the record powerhouse in March, 014.
Entertainment
“The Legal Day” 2025: Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Moves to Promote French Via Law
In a bid to promote the French language through law and build bridges between communities the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Nigeria has organized the 2025 edition of “La Journée du Droit” (“The Legal Day”)
The event which took place at Alliance Française auditorium was a civic and linguistic celebration designed to help learners of French Language and young citizens discover the importance of law in everyday life.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the event featured interactive quiz sessions, exploring legal rules and civic principles in Nigeria, France, Africa and beyond, pointing out both the similarities and differences between legal systems around the world.
Throughout the day, the event featured interactive quiz sessions exploring legal rules and civic principles in Nigeria, France, Africa, and beyond, highlighting both the similarities and differences between legal systems around the world.
The initiative was aimed at encouraging reflection on the rights and responsibilities shared by all citizens and to promote the values of justice, equality, and mutual respect through the French language.
The programme which had two sessions, (Morning and Afternoon session) witnessed the participation of about 150 students from various levels of education. Ranging from the Primary, Secondary, and tertiary institution for an engaging experience of civic and legal concepts.
Schools in attendance included Surebloom International School, Pleroma High School, Casterly Rock Secondary School, and TotalEnergies Port Harcourt School.
The morning sessions saw the Participation of Alliance Française students in an interactive quiz, enhancing their French comprehension while exploring civic notions.
While the Afternoon session had students from the University of Port Harcourt – UNIPORT (French Language and Law Departments), students from the French Department from both Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and Rivers State University joined in the final rounds of the competition.
According to the director of Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal, all quiz questions were presented in French, then translated into English to ensure full understanding by participants, saying that winners received special prizes, as all attendees took home souvenirs from the educational and convivial event.
Mrs Lacal said that the diplomatic and educational initiative event “La Journée du Droit” (The Legal Day) sought to promote the French language through law, highlight the capacity of law to build bridges between communities and emphasize law as one of the pillars of French diplomacy.
“Through this initiative, the Alliance Française Port Harcourt continues its mission to foster intercultural dialogue, civic awareness, and the learning of French as a language of knowledge, culture, and citizenship,”?she?added.
The Garden City of Rivers State Port Harcourt at the weekend joined other parts of the world to celebrate the World Music Day, 2025, as Alliance Française showcases talents.
The event which is internationally known as Fête de la musique was held at cultural hall of the Alliance Française was a remarkable concert with memorable experience.
The event brought together music lovers, students, Artistes and members of the community For an exciting evening live performances and cultural exchange.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the world Music Day, which was created 1982 in France by the then Minister of culture, Jack Lang, ‘ Fête de la Musique’ is now celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st June, marking the first day of summer with free concerts and musical showcases in public spaces.
In Port Harcourt, the Alliance Française honoured the tradition by spotlighting four(4) emerging artistes offering a platform to young talents shaping the city’s contemporary scene.
The audience enjoyed an unforgettable moments as they were entertained by the powerful performances from Preach A, who is known for blending fitness culture with spoken words and rhythm.
Also, artiste Emmayany delivering a vibrant fusion of afrobeat and afro pop. A singer, song writer and a performing artiste with a distinct sound.
Others were Amarachy Uko, a sensational singer with passion for soul , R&B, pop music and afrobeat.
While DJ Prospel closed the night with an energetic DJ set that got the entire hall dancing.
Earlier, the Director, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal high lighted the mission of the Alliance Française saying that the event was more than a concert.
According to her, the event was put together by the Alliance Française to promote cultural diversity and foster artistic expression by connecting a long standing French tradition with creativity of the local music scene, adding that the event offerers an avenue for dialogue between culture and generations.
She stated that the event is used to promote professional and bring amateur artistes to limelight via the platform of the Alliance Française which is aimed at promoting the French Language through cultural heritage.
She explained that the celebration is also a broader series of Fête de la musique activities organized by the 10 Alliance Française across Nigeria in sync with concerts held in France and around the world simultaneously.
She further noted that the occasion reaffirms the role of Alliance Française as a cultural bridge, one where French heritage meets the pulses of Nigerian youth.
It would be recalled that no fewer than 19 artistes applied to perform at the event in Port Harcourt, but only four got approval for appearance.
The Governor of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State chapter, Comrade Moses Mabadeje popularly known as Mozy B said that the body has announced plans to implement performance Levy on artistes in the state with effect from 21st June.
This was carried in a statement released to The Tide Entertainment, yesterday by the Deputy Governor of the association, Comrade Abiye Howells.
According to the Governor, the announcement was made by PMAN, the only governing body that regulates the music profession in Nigeria, as authorized by the Government of Nigeria, in line with the Trade Union Act.
He stated that those affected by the Levy include (Non members)bands, groups, Hotels, Bars, lounges, Event Centres, show organizers, promoters and other stakeholders hosting events which feature live music performances within the State.
However, the Levy does not apply to members of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria. (PMAN).
Comrade Moses Mabadeje, explained that this drive is aimed at financing the association and supporting the welfare and interest of musicians as outlined in Article 8 of the PMAN constitution as amended (2023). Consequently, a PMAN task force has been set up to enforce and swing into action to effect this move.
He further said that event organizers, promoters and owners of event centers are expected to comply with this regulation as the Governor has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the association to ensure the successful implementation of the levy and the peaceful co-existence between PMAN and Stockholders.
Nancy Briggs