BEN TV AWARDS 2014 Press Conference (Lagos, Nigeria)

The first in a series of press conferences for the much awaited Ben Television Entertainment Awards was held last week at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The event had in attendance veteran Dj Jimmy Jatt, UK based recording artiste May7ven, Larry Ijaola (Regional Director for BenTv), Femi Amusan (BenTv Head of Entertainment Division), Chief Executive of World PR Media,  Tayo Afolabi and BenTv Project manager Lucky Odion. Read full story HERE

Photos: KWAM1 shares stage with daughter HONEY-B at London concert

The London Edition of De Ultimate Concert organised by Homes Of Music which held yesterday at Troxy featured King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1) alongside his daughter Honey-B performing live on stage for the first time ever in London. They both performed Honey-B's cover version of his hit track Sempe amongst other songs. The event which was hosted by showbiz personality Alariwo of Africa also featured UK acts Tipsy, Moelogo, Dejavuh, D3 Dancers amongst others. Check out more photos from the show after cut..

Photos: KWAM1 arrives London for De Ultimate Concert

Music legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1) arrived London via Heathrow airport yesterday. KWAM1 will be headlining the much advertised De Ultimate Concerts (London - today  19th and Manchester tomorrow 20th) alongside Oritse Femi, Honey B, Moelogo and May-D.   For tickets to the event, www.homesofmusic.com. More photos after cut...

VIDEO: DAVIDO AND DIAMOND PLATNUMZ 'SHOKI' LIVE at AFRICA UNPLUGGED London

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Watch Davido and Tanzanian pop star Diamond Platnumz do the 'shoki' at Africa Unplugged Concert London

VIDEO: TIWA SAVAGE's tribute performance for GOLDIE AND KEFFE at AFRICA UNPLUGGED London

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More photos from AFRICA UNPLUGGED Concert 2014 ft Davido, Tiwa Savage & Diamondz

Billed as the biggest African concert in Europe, Africa Unplugged Concert 2014 lived up to expectation as the iconic O2 Brixton Academy throbbed to the squeals of the capacity packed audience. Headliners Tiwa Savage, Davido and Tanzanian star Diamondz produced great performances. The event which was anchored by the duo of DJ Abass and Sporah Njau also featured UK acts Abdulala, Shanky, D3 Dancers and CEO Dancers. The Manchester edition will be held on Sunday 21st at The Ritz. More photos after cut..

PHOTOS: Davido, Tiwa Savage At the Official Press Conference for AFRICA UNPLUGGED Concert

The official press conference for the second edition of Africa Unplugged Music Festival was held yesterday at Vox Africa Tv Studios, London. The press conference which was hosted by media personality Shope Olajide had in attendance confirmed headline acts Tiwa Savage and Davido alongside event organisers Toba and T-Money (Diamondz Platinumz who is the 3rd headliner is due to arrive friday).   Africa Unplugged Concert 2014 take place on the 14^th of September 2014 at the 02 Brixton Academy and on the 21^st of September at the RITZ Manchester . More photos after cut..

PHOTOS: At the private London media screening of URBAN RHYTHM

 

A private media screening was held on Tuesday 9th of September 2014 for Michael Ibiayo’s Urban Rhythm film at Odeon Greenwich. In attendance were top media and entertainment industry personalities and executives who had the opportunity to see the movie for the first time. Guests included radio personality Wisetola, broadcasters Shope Olajide and Lola Ogunbadejo, J2Konsult dons Joe Ehi and Julie, actress Theodora Ibekwe and event host Dj Abass. More photos after cut..

(PHOTOS) Echoes Of AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2014

The AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2014 was held last month at Olympia London. This 4th edition of the London version had over 200 exhibitors and designers in attendance. More photos after cut..

Photos from London BFI screening of FINDING FELA

(L-R) Rolari (Yeni Kuti's daughter), Made (Femi Kuti's son), Rikki Stein (Fela's manager) & Salewa (Fela's daughter)

The BFI screening of FINDING FELA which was held last thursday was warmly received by the full capacity audience in attendance. The Q&A session was anchored by Fela's manager and friend Rikki Stein and panelists included Fela's daughter Salewa, Femi Kuti's son Made, Yeni Kuti's daughter Rolari and former Egypt 80 band member and Afrobeat maestro Dele Sosimi. Finding Fela is now out in UK cinemas. Click HERE to find a cinema near you. More photos after cut..

DADDY SHOWKEY headlines the NIGERIAN CORNER at the Notting Hill Carnival 2014 (PHOTOS)

DADDY SHOWKEY on stage

Thousands of Nigerians defied a very rainy London monday to attend the Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival 2014. The event which was headlined by dancehall legend Daddy Showkey was hosted by the trio of Dj Abass, broadcaster Yaw of Wazobia Fm and comedian Mc Abbey. Special guests at this years' event include veteran broadcaster Bisi Olatilo, Dayo D1 Adeneye, Hip TV's Ayo Animashaun, ace video director Moe Musa, Femi Amusan (BenTv), Shope Olajide, Alariwo of Africa and many more. Event co-producer Ayo Shonaiya of RMG said "This years attendance defied all odds due to the torrential rain fall but the Nigerian spirit shone through as thousands came out". G.I Roadshow's Andrew Okocha also gave kudos to all performing acts "They were awesome". There were live performances by UK Nigerian pop likes like Ada Snoop, Sona, Afrika, Dizzy VC, Abdul, Jaycee, D-Soul, Big Tobs and Ejyki. Music was provided by Nigerian DJS UK courtesy of DJ's Whateva, Shola-B, Neptune and Spencer. Check out more photos after cut...

AFRICA UNPLUGGED CONCERT 2014 (UK) - The African Invasion!!!

Europe’s largest ever African Music Festival returns! Africa Unplugged dubbed the Glastonbury of the African music scene, is kicking off in London at the flagship O2 Academy Brixton on Sunday 14, September and ends at The Ritz Manchester on Sunday 21, September 2014.

Fri/3/Oct: The world movie premiere of URBAN RHYTHM at Lighthouse, London (Watch trailer)

EVENT

The World movie premiere of

URBAN RHYTHM

(A Michael Ibiayo Film)

Fri/19/Sep: KWAM1 to headline De ULTIMATE Concert (London) ft May-D, Oritse Femi & Honey-B

KWAM1 Live 
(with live band from Nigeria)

at 

De Ultimate Concert 

featuring 

Oritse Femi & May-D

Behind the scene photos from WANDE COAL's 'Baby Hello' video shoot

Check out behind the scene pictures of Baby Hello video shoot  by Wande Coal of Black Diamond Entertainment . The video was directed by Sesan Ogunro of Film Factory on location within Lagos Nigeria . Yemi Alade was featured as cameo in the video and is set to be released soon. More photos after cut

Ramsey Nouah, Yvonne Nelson, Ice Prince set for London Edition of Tyme Out with TEE A (Sun/28/Sep)

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TYME OUT with TEE A (As Seen On TV)

(UK Special Edition)

Sun/24/Aug: Julius Agwu's CRACK YA RIBS 2014 (London Edition)

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Julius Agwu's CRACK YA RIBS (London)

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Sun / 24th / August / 2014

Fri/8th/Aug: AFRICAN COMEDY SHOW London (August Edition)

EVENT

AFRICAN COMEDY SHOW (London)

(August Edition)

Mon/25/Aug: COKOBAR 10th Year Anniversary Concert ft IYANYA, Win-A-Car + more...

EVENT

COKOBAR 10th Anniversary Concert

featuring 

IYANYA

(with Full live band)

Moelogo, Emma Nyra, Lola Rae

Angel, Selebo, Tekno & Baci

DAVIDO, Tiwa Savage to headline AFRICA UNPLUGGED 2014 (London/Manchester)

EVENT

AFRICA UNPLUGGED 2014

(London & Manchester)

NEW DATE: Fri/22/Aug: The 4th Annual NIGERIAN DJS UK Green & White Industry Party 2014

EVENT: 

The 4th Annual Nigerian DJs UK 

Green & White Industry Party 2014. 

  

DATE: Fri/22/Aug

(Carnival Friday)

FINDING FELA out in UK Cinemas from 5th Sept 2014 (Watch trailer)

FILM

FINDING FELA
(Directed by Alex Gibney)

Running Time - 119minutes

Mon/25/Aug: The NIGERIAN CORNER 2014 at The Notting Hill Carnival - The Countdown is ON..

The countdown is on to the 2014 edition of the Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival. Billed as the largest annual gathering of Nigerians in Europe, this years' edition will feature musicians, comedians, fashion and the very best of Nigerian food and drinks. The Nigerian Corner has been a permanent feature of the Notting Hill Carnival since 1986 and has become the biggest summer outing for Nigerians (both home and abroad). This years' edition will hold on ADELA STREET, LONDON W10 5BA (Off KENSAL ROAD and LADBROKE GROVE). Closest tube - Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line & London Overground). More info - 07946811253. VIDEO: Watch last years edition after cut..

FUNMI OLAWUMI presents Yoruba Soul at Vortex Jazz Club, London (30 & 31 July)

Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the Yoruba Women Choir, performs an intimate show with her 9-piece band as she premiers songs from her soon to be released CD (Yoruba Soul) which takes off from the success of her current CD “Funmi Ti De” (Joyful Noise Records). The new recording “Yoruba Soul” brings together all the glorious elements of Nigerian rhythms of afrobeat, hi-life, juju and fuji into one infectious naija rhythms. Details after cut...

GLAM AFRICA UK Launch set for London Fashion Week February 2015

Glam Africa UK is a new platform established to promote African fashion and culture in London and surrounding areas through a yearly fashion show, daily updated fashion/ lifestyle website and free glossy fashion/ lifestyle magazine which will be distributed in London.