Entertainment
What Nigerian Artistes Must Do In 2018
2017 was a bumper year for Nigerian music globally, as the country’s musicians shattered glass ceilings and crossed boundaries. Our pop stars gallantly cut through the international market and earned well deserved recognition for their creativity.
Locally main stream hit records sprang from least expected angles (small doctor was the face of that movement) and with cheerful dance routines shaku-shaku, the street had a fair share of the glory of 2017.
We have now began a new journey, 2018 offers a fresh page, thanks to God. The Exotic but highly exploited Ghanaian high life/pon pon sound took an assumed bow with the year, meaning there is big room for sonic experiments, an opportunity for artistes to introduce new ideas and take a creative jump. This is also an opportunity for musicians to take the lead and make needful improvements in their dealings.
Showmanship: A major take away from the numerous ends of year concerts that held in the last month of 2017 is the fact that many Nigerian musicians (break outs especially) were not of D.J track one, this should not be the year of boring live performances and cringe-worthy pitches. Every artiste who deserves to headline a show or perform at any event owes their fans a memorable life experience.
Recording and Distribution Deals: From YCee’s continuous twitter blow outs over his dealings with Sony Music Africa and Michael Ugwu of Freeme Digital to Kiss Daniel’s yet to be resolved controversial exit from G-Worldwide. 2017 was flooded with tales of biting record/distribution deals. This should not be the case in 2018.
In the words of a Nigerian Entertainment. Lawyer Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, “don’t sign that contract without first conducting a thorough background check”. The music business is a very serious business, so from this year 2018 ensure to get yourself a proper entertainment lawyer that will defend your interest and future.
Artistes in other regions of the country must also do well to grow the music industry in their respective regions. Everyone does not have to go to Lagos. They can explore numerous distribution channels/deals in order to help them spread their music beyond regional boundaries.
Quality Music: In prospect 2018 will be a year of numerous music project releases with expected album releases by Davido, Tekno, Mayorkun M.I. Mbaga and extended play lists from Mr Eazi and Meleek Berry. There is sure going to be more than enough music for promotion. Also while those in the media must understand that Pop music is not the only surviving genre in Nigeria, those who make what is generally termed “alternative music” have to also craft their content in ways that capture more than their immediate fan base.
Fans: To the fans, whether you are a fan or not, ensure to celebrate good music and scream in disappointment when your faves put out subpar records. Music is a product and everybody who consumes it has the right to put a call through to customer care unit-whenever the product does not meet their expected taste.
urged continue in the spirit of love and oneness.
Wizkid and Davido as well as Mo’Hits crew made up of Don Jazzy, D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, K Switch, Ikechukwu and D’Prince have already set the blue print for togetherness-if we must move to the next level this year we should emulate them.
Entertainment
BBNaija Season Nine: ‘Dynamic Duos’ Auditions Begin
The organisers of the Big Brother Naija( BBNaija) have announced that season nine of the reality TV show started accepting applications last Wednesday.
Biggie is back for BBNaija Season 9 auditions with a twist! The audition requires two people. “This year, it is a search for Dynamic Duos that love the show and can turn up the heat in Biggie’s house,” the announcement said.
This new twist to application videos, which used to be a single person in the video, candidates will have to apply in pairs. This means that the audition video will feature two candidates each.
Make and upload a three-minute video telling Big Brother why both of you should be in the Big Brother’s House together.
The video can be recorded together or separate, but must be a single video.
You have to audition together.
In the video describe yourselves and where you are from.
Also talk about your personalities, your favourite things, likes, dislikes, unique things about both of you and how it may help you do well on Big Brother Naija Season 9.
Stay natural, do not force it, keep it fun!
Audition is free and has opened on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Application is only open to people who are 21 or older with a valid means of identification.
Entertainment
Onyeka Onwenu’s Film To Chronicle Her Music Journey
Renowned Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu, says she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry.
Onwenu disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen, on Tuesday with a career that stretches back to the 1970s, the “elegant stallion” expressed her eagerness to share her firsthand account of the evolution of Nigerian music.
”I am currently working on a film that will chronicle my experiences in the music industry from the 70s to the present day. Having been a part of this narrative for decades, I have a wealth of stories to share,” she said.
In addition to the film project, Onwenu discussed her efforts to release her classic songs through collaboration with emerging artistes, promising fans a compilation of rebranded tracks later in the year.
“I am rebranding my old songs and collaborating with new talents. My aim is to offer listeners a fresh perspective on timeless classics,” she explained.
Onwenu’s creative pursuits extend beyond the realm of music, as she recently released a single, titled Abu Otito (Songs of Praise) and dedicated proceeds from its streaming to support widows through the Rose of Sharon Foundation.
“I am passionate about using music to address social issues. From supporting widows to promoting education among rural children, I strive to make a positive impact through my art.”
Reflecting on her philanthropic endeavours, Onwenu shared her commitment to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Abia and disclosed the plan to expand her initiatives to Imo.
“We not only pay school fees directly to schools but also offer civic education to instill a sense of cultural identity. These efforts represent my dedication to empowering future generations,” the musician noted.
Offering advice to fellow artistes amidst economic challenges, Onwenu emphasised the importance of resilience and self-initiative.
“Hang in there and create opportunities for yourselves,” she urged, highlighting the need for proactive approaches in navigating the ever-evolving music industry landscape.
Onwenu’s multifaceted contributions to music and society underscore her enduring legacy as a trailblazing artiste and philanthropist, inspiring generations to come.
“I have been part of the story right from time, and I am still moving forward, so I have a lot of stories to tell,” she remarked.
The Tide Entertainment reports that aside from the cinematic venture, Onwenu unveiled plans to breathe new life into her classic hits by collaborating with contemporary artistes. According to her, she aims to compile a collection of rebranded songs, promising Nigerian audiences an eagerly anticipated release later in the year..
Onwenu has used her music and its timeless messages to promote Nigeria’s culture. Her music duet with King Sunny Ade, titled Wait for Me, has remained evergreen. It is remembered always as a song with deep lyrical message which was put together to help the government of that era fight seriously against the outburst of population explosion while also regulating it with the different family planning programmes put together by the government.
Her song, African Woman, helped greatly in projecting the innate exquisiteness of the African woman giving them a sense of pride and belonging amidst poverty, widowhood, rape, lack of care, hatred, humiliation, abandonment, among others.
Her evergreen classic, Sodom and Gomorrah, is a biblical narrative of the popular story of the city of Sodom and Gomorrah, a city destroyed by God due to their heedlessness and high level of immorality.
Some of her other evergreen songs include Iyogogo, One Love, Dancing in the Sun, and Choices, among others.
Entertainment
Osita Iheme Reacts To Pawpaw Memes
Legendary Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme, fondly known as Pawpaw, has revealed that he is happy with the way his memes are used on social media as a means of expression.
In a recent interview with newsmen, the actor expressed pleasure with the use of the clips from his films, stating that it shows his old films still have value.
“It’s good to see that your works are doing well out there and people are appreciating what you are doing,” he said.
“Even though it has been so many years, people are still valuing it years later. It’s good and it shows that you have an asset that you can always back up and bank with. Because when you look at 20 years ago, the works you’ve done and you see that people are using it to express themselves, you’d feel happy. I feel happy,” he continued.
The Tide Entertainment reports that over the past few years, hilarious stickers and memes of the star from his old films have been used widely across social media platforms to add a comic flair to conversations. His funny memes were not only used by Nigerians, but also in foreign media, especially during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown era.
It is worthy of note that Iheme is one half of the dynamic Aki and Paw Paw duo, the other half being his partner-in-crime, Chinedu Ikedieze.
The pair starred in numerous movies in their prime like ‘Aki Na Ukwa’, Village Rats, and Double Wahala, amongst many other iconic films.
More than 20 years later, they have remained Nollywood household names, hilarious memes, and pop culture icons.
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