Our reigning Miss Nigerian Independence, Feyisola Ogunfemi, has been up to a lot since she won her title last October. During that time, she has become very active in her community, and become an Activities Coordinator at her church, Christ Apostolic Church, the President of the NYC chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and been very involved at Accenture, where she works as a Technology Consultant.

She is very passionate about giving back to her Nigerian community as well, so she is working on a scholarship banquet which will be held on Saturday, September 11th 2010, in honor of youth in the community who aspire to use their education to give back to Nigeria, as well as Nigerians in the community who are already doing so. She will be awarding two scholarships this evening using the proceeds from tickets and donations. She will also enlist help from dynamic speakers to encourage those in attendance to focus on entrepreneurship and technology as the keys to wealth building in Nigeria.

It will be a very inspiring and informative evening of events, and she is very grateful for all of the support and excitement around the event. For more information, on the event, ticketing, donations or the scholarship applications please visit http://missnigerianindependence0910.com

FASHION DESIGNERS, MODELS, COMEDIANS, CULTURAL DANCERS and ARTISTS are needed for the Cultural night show! If you are interested in performing that night 10/8/10, send an email to naijaindependence@yahoo.com.

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2Face Idibia performance
Sat. Aug. 14
Saturday & Sunday August 14-15, 2010
(12pm-8pm)
Patterson Park
200 S. Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224

Admission
Saturday Aug. 14: $5 12pm-4pm
$15 4pm-8pm, VIP: $50
Sunday Aug. 15: $5 all day 12pm-8pm
Free for children under 10 on both days!!!

Serving & Touring Africa
Parade of Nations – Bring your flags and show your pride!!!
Promoting Tourism and Community Service in Africa

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FRIDAY, JULY 30TH, 2010
10pm – 4am

@
SPA 88
88 Fulton Street
(Between Gold & Williams)
New York, NY

FEATURING
✔Olympic Sized Pool Jr. ✔Spa
✔2 Jacuzzis ✔Suya on the Grill
✔Bottle Services (Best Rates – Guaranteed)
✔Billiards/Pool Tables

Limited Advance Tickets >>> $20 until 07/25 >>> More @ the door

Admission >>> 18+ and older

Doors open >>> 10pm | Early Arrival Suggested | Limited Tickets only
Dress Code >>> Absolutely no “street” clothing!
>>> Locker Rooms Avail. Please bring a lock or rent one!

Security >>> “Come in peace or leave with the police”
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MUSIC BY:

New York City’s Most Requested DJs!!!
♫ DJ EL-G ♫
♫ DJ AFOO ♫
Plus Special Guest DJs and Artists Live!!!

PAPARAZZI BY:
★ House of Naija (H.O.N) ★
★ JS Photography (www.jsphotosonline.com) ★
★ Ohda Production ★
★ Picture Perfect Production ★
+ More . . . TBA!

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★★ Advance Tickets and Info: ★★

☎ Flash @ 917-349-5145 | flashyent@gmail.com (NYC)
☎ Suzy @ 718-450-1128 (Bronx)
☎ Dave @ 347-479-3816 ✉ 215a3511 (NYC)
☎ Tare @ 347-425-2082 ✉ 21D57E52 (Bronx)
☎ Princess Kimi @ 646-706-6741 ✉ 219D2A2D (Bronx)
☎ Yetty @ 347-968-0218 (Bronx)
☎ Mary @ 347-615-8764 (Bronx)
☎ Daniel @ 347-651-9456 ✉ 21989CFD (Brooklyn)
☎ Philip @ 917-433-5030 (Bronx)
☎ Sensei @ 718-594-0864 (Brooklyn)

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And we have been trying to figure out who these housemates could be. Then we got this picture of the housemates from behind and its hard to tell. People have been making different guesses and we have heard names like Ofunneka, Code, Kwaku, Richard, Mwisho, Munya et all. But regardless i can swear that the back view of the dread locked guy in front is that of Richard (BBA2 winner).

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This year’s nomination list is considered the most intriguing in the history of the show. The producers of the show also expanded this years’ category list to include non-traditional entertainment segments like Radio and TV personalities, Reality shows and Fashion. The producers of the show recognize the continued popularity and successes of these segments and want to make sure that these groups are recognized as part of the Nigeria Entertainment community.

West Africa Idol runner-up Omawumi leads this year’s pack with five nominations for her debut album Wonder Woman. Four of the nominations were for her debut album and one for her feature on the late Dagrin’s song “Thank God”. Dagrin came in second with four nominations along with Tuface and new comer Kefee. The late Dagrin received nominations for Best Album for “C.E.O”, Hottest Single “Kondo”, Best Rap Act and Best Collaboration with Vocals for “Thank God” with Omawumi.

This year’s Best Album category is the most intriguing category in the music segment of the nomination category. For the first time, the category has different genres of music including Rap, Hip Hop, Soul and Pop/R&B- M2M by Wande Coal, Dagrin’s CEO, Omawumi’s Wonder Woman and Tuface’s Unstoppable are all nominated for the Best Album award.

The Best Actress in a Film/Short Story will be one of the most highly competitive categories this year. The nominees for the category include veteran actresses Nse Etim for her role in Reloaded, Ini Edo for Native Son, Genevieve Nnaji for Silent Scandal, Stephanie Okereke for Nneda and Omotola Jolade for Deepest dreams.

Voting begins on July 9th, 2010 at www.nigeriaentawards.com (see complete list below) and ends August 31st, 2010. Winners will be announced at the Award ceremony.

AWARD CATEGORY:

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Mushin 2 Mohits – Wande Coal
CEO- Da Grin
Wonder Woman-Omawumi
Unstoppable-Tuface

HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Kondo- Da Grin
Kokoroko – Kefee ft. timaya
Omoba- D Prince
Free Madness- Terry G
Bad- Wande Coal

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR
Jaywon
D’Prince
Jesse Jagz
Lami
Omawumi

GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
KSB
Kefee
Bouqui
Lara George
Kore

INDIGENOUS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
ASA
Nneka
9ice
Pasuma
Jesse King

BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Banky W
Wande Coal
Chuddy K
Omawumi
P Square

BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR
Jesse Jagz
Modenine
M.I.
Da’Grin
Naeto C

BEST SOUL/NEO SOUL ACT OF THE YEAR
Tuface
Lami
EVA
Nneka
Toba Gold

BEST COLLABORATION WITH VOCALS
Born Champion- Pype ft. Dagrin, Vector, Naeto C, Sasha & GT
Kokoroko – Kefee ft Timaya
E No Easy P Square ft J Martins
Nobody- Tuface ft M.I.
Thank God- DaGrin ft Omawumi

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
Wale
Keno
JJC
Kas
Moeazy

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Don Jazzy
So Sick
J. Sleek
Dokta Frabz
Cobhams

BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Kid Konnect
Dogmites
JJC
Mictunes

BEST MALE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (ARTIST & DIRECTOR)
One day- eLDee/eLDee
Fall in love- Dbanj/Sesan
Implication- Tuface/unknown
Lagos Party- Banky/Kemi Adetiba
E no easy- P Square ft. J. Martins/Jude Okoye

BEST FEMALE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (ARTIST & DIRECTOR)
You know it- Goldie/Clarence Peters
Today na today- Omawumi/Kemi Adetiba
If u want me- mocheddah/Clarence Peters
Know- Lami/Brandon
Kokoroko – Kefee ft. Timaya/Wudland

BEST ACTOR IN A FILM/SHORT STORY
Ramsey Noauh – Guilty Pleasure
Jim Iyke – The Shepherd / Dream Maker
Femi Adebayo/ Ifederu
Desmond Elliot – Before the light
Kayode Akinbayo/ Bi a ti ko

BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM/SHORT STORY
Nse Etim – Reloaded
Ini Edo – Native son
Genevieve Nnaji- Silent Scandal
Stephanie Okereke-Nnenda
Omotola Jolade – Deepest of dreams

BEST FILM (DIRECTOR)
The Figurine by Kunle Afolayan
Guilty Pleasure – Daniel Adenimokan and Desmond Elliot
Nnenda – Izu Ojukwu
Silent Scandal -T.K. Falope
Behind a Smile -by Frank Rajah Arase

BEST ACTRESS IN TV SERIES/REALITY/GAME SHOW
Genevieve Nnaji/Gulder Ultimate Searchr-Celebrity edition
Bimbo Akintola/Circle of 3
Kate Henshaw Nuttal/Circle of 3
Damilola Adegbite/Tinsel
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi/Tinsel

BEST ACTOR IN TV SERIES/REALITY/GAME SHOW
Frank Edohor- who wants to be a millionaire
Kayode Peters- Flat Mates
Gideon Okeke/Tinsel

BEST ON SCREEN PERSONALITY (PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD)
Denrele
Ill
Andre blaze
Dorisha brick George
Adaure Achumba

BEST TV SERIES/REALITY SHOW/GAME SHOW
Half Sisters
Circle 3
Tinsel
Star quest
Gulder Ultimate search

INTERNATIONAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (TO A PROMOTER)
Thisday Music Festival
UK Naija Carnival
Arise Fashion Week New York
Ovation Red Carol
Miss Nigeria in America

BEST WORLD DJ
DJ DeeMoney
DJ MightyMike
DJ Vinny
DJ Stramborrella
DJ Ike
DJ Xclusive

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY
Rhythm 93.7- Ik (Wild Child)
99.9 beat fm- Toolz
Top Radio- Tosyn Buknor
Beat FM- Olisa Adibua
Inspiratiom fm- Dan foster

BEST COMEDIAN
Seyi Law
Wale Gate
Jedi
AY
I Go Die

FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Deola sagoe
Alvins
Momo couture
Adebayo jones
Ouch!

ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Nduka Obiagbena
Cecil Hammond
Keke and D1
Dele Momodu
Obi Asika

MOST PROMISING ACT TO WATCH
Chuddy K
D’Prince
Eva
Femi Adeyinka
Mo’Cheddah

CONTACTS:
NEA New York Office Tel: (856) 506-5700; (347) 200-2509
NEA Nigeria Office Tel: 234 805 373 4776
e-mail: info@nigeriaentawards.com;
web: www.nigeriaentawards.com

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So why should you come? Think about it, the picnic will be your chance to meet, speak, and get better acquainted with others from different parts of Africa, while the party will allot you the time to dance with your new acquaintances. There will be music by the best African DJs from different countries,dj Afoo from Nigeria, dj Ronny from Ghana, vj one from Kenya,dj Dakoury from ivory coast, and much more. Also, the advance tickets are only $25 and are going fast.

This event is supported by other well known groups such as
Africa World Music, IvoirTV.net, Boggie Down Nima, New Face Ent., Underdarock Ent, Good Lyfe family, Nunite Ent., Sexy Independent Diva, and Tropical Grill Restaurant. Therefore, Africalabash and Zoodoo night club must be doing something right. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness a revolution, a change from the status quo.

This event will be different from any you’ve ever been to, and to remember the night, there will be video coverage by Africalabash media, and photography by the well known Mystyle photography and OHDA productions. So be there, and help promote the idea of unity because there is only 1 PEOPLE, 1 NIGHT, and 1 AFRICA. LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN, AFRICAN NIGHT 2010!!!

for more info or ticket please call
PRINCE 646-691-7687 MUSTAFA 646-624-8752
LLOYD 973-460-1974 MR EFFIZIE 917-776-0018
OLA 347-698-9018 LUKMAN 718-552-0680
WINNIE 914-843-3371 MALEXY 347-870-8957

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This conference would highlight talks on career choices, entrepreneurship, investments, managing your finances, living a life of purpose, setting and achieving your goals, networking and so much more.It targets young people between ages 18 and 30. Lots of seasoned motivational speakers are on hands to give you that much desired boost.

Being one to be a part of such unique packages, Stella would be headlining this conference with something special, alongside Dayo Olomu, a life coach, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative of Nigeria, Koji Bonti-Amoako, CEO of Sunlight Radio, Uk and so many more.

It promises to be a fun conference, different from the usual, with undilluted music, comedy, poetry and light refreshment to go with. You will also be making a difference in the lives of less privileged people by attending, as a percentage of the conference earnings goes to ACTION AID-,a UK based charity organisation”

For more information about tickets, contact 07958622444 or 07961873813 or register online at www.mad2010.eventbrite.com.

So like they say, be there or be squared!
I know you would rather be there than anywhere else, book a ticket now!!!

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To compliment the Youth Day in South Africa, eLDee will be rocking the mic with South Africa’s TK Zee, DJ Black Coffee, DJ Switch, DJ Biz, DJ Vigi and VJ FIX. Eldee, head of Trybe records has over the years nurtured struggling acts, and he has carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian music sector. He has served as motivation to some, as well as a source of inspiration to others

An initative of MTV Networks Africa, the MTV base Lounge kicked off on June 10, 2010. The parties will be rocking Johannesburg, between Wednesdays to Friday night until July 11, 2010

The week’s “Live Lounge” (Thursday 17 June) will be the hottest night of the week, combining South African Afrobeats from UJU plus the exciting electro hip-hop fusion of Futuresound. The night will be rounded out by DJs Milkshake, Fanatic and Master M.

Nigerian rappers Sasha and Naeto C also visited the MTV lounge on June 14, 2010. Naeto C, the first Nigerian rapper to ever win in the ‘Best New comer’ at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2008 has gone on to prove himself as an immense talent that cant be paralleled. His label mate Sasha is presently working on her second studio album ‘Sasha Speaks’. On Friday June, 18 2010, Slikour will be at the helm for the next edition of base Nights – the club night will feature a live performance from triple award winner Big Nuz whilst DJs Black Coffee, SPHEtacular, Zan D and Hudson hold it down on the ones and twos.

Slikour is one of the founding members of South Africa’s biggest Hip Hop group ‘Skwatta Kamp’. In 2005 Slikour released his first solo body of work “The Ventilation Mixtape Vol.1.

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Mo’hits singing sensation, Wande Coal was the big winner of the night carting home five awards (Album of the year, Artiste of the year, Best pop single, Best R n B/pop Album, Revelation of the year).

The duo of Skuki also went home with the most coveted “Next Rated” award which came with a brand new car. The late DAGRIN won the Best rap album and it was an emotional moment as his parents came on stage to pick his headie, and his father spat some of his lines and the crowd went wild. A tribute was done to him with artistes like Kel, Waje, Skales, Omawumi, sage, Dark Poet, YQ doing some of his songs. Performers that night also included Goldie, Jesse Jags, Kefee, Pype, Artquake, Obiwon, D’Prince, Wande Coal.

THE FULL LISTS OF WINNERS

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)

MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS
Artiste: WANDE COAL
Producer(s): Don Jazzy
Record Label: Mo’Hits Records

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review
WANDE COAL
Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.
Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Record Label: Mo’Hits Records

SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting

“YORI YORI”
Artiste: BRACKET
Album: Least Expected
Producer: Dekumzy
Record Label Ape Planet

RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential

“HEAVEN PLEASE”
Album – TIMI (Unreleased)
Artiste – Timi Dakolo
Producer – Cobhams Asuquo
Record Label – (Unreleased

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.

DON JAZZY
Album/Song Title – “Banana”, “U Bad”
Artiste(s) – Wande Coal

BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

CLARENCE PETERS
Music Video Title – “Finest”
Artiste – Knight House Ft. Sauce Kid & Teeto

BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE
Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)

“STRONG TING”
Artiste(s) – Banky W
Producer – Cobhams Asuquo

BEST POP SINGLE
Best pop single in year under review (by single individual
U BAD”
Artiste(s) – Wande Coal
Producer – Don Jazzy

BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)

MUSHIN 2 MO’HITS
Artiste- Wande Coal
Producer(s) – Don Jazzy
Record Label- Mo Hits Records

BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song

“SAMPLE Remix”
Artiste(s) – Terry Tha Rapman Ft. Stereo Man & Pherowshuz
Producer – Pherowshuz

BEST RAP ALBUM
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review

CEO
Artiste – Dagrin
Producer(s) – Sossick, T-Frizzle, Dokta Frabz, Sarz
Record Label – Missofunyin Entertainment

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album

MODENINE
Song Title – Bad Man
Album Title – Da Vinci Mode (Not released in year under review)
Record Label – Red Eye Music

BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review

“KOKOROKO”
Artistes – Kefee Ft. Timaya
Producer – K Solo

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

DAREY ART ALADE
Song Title – “NO STARS”
Producer- Cobhams

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
LARA GEORGE
Song Title – “KEEPER OF MY DREAMS”
Producer – Wole Oni

BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review

“FREE MADNESS Pt. 2”
Artiste(s) – Terry G

NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
SKUKI
Song Title – “BANGER”

HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR
Best New artiste in the year under review

WANDE COAL
Real Name(s): OJOSHIPE WANDE JNR.
Album Title: Mushin 2 Mo’Hits
Record Label: Mo’Hits Record

Underdarock.com wishes the winners a big congratulations. Watch this space for pictures, red carpet hits and misses!

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