'GIAMA Awards 2015' - Save The Date

It’s about that time again, the GIAMA Award organization is currently accepting movie submissions for 2015 Nomination considerations. The 4th Annual GIAMA is scheduled for October 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas.

For more details visit giamaawards.com.

MUSIC ALERT: NIKKY LAOYE – 'None + U = Me'

Nigerian Soul Singer, Nikki Laoye has just released the classic jazz piece, NONE + U = ME, from her first studio album, Angel 4 Life for free download.

One of Nikki’s favourite penned songs, the singer creatively expresses the ultimate love equation with a groovy soulful tune and lyrics, “If I multiply You & You, it just makes a better Me; If I subtract You from myself, it only leaves me empty”

Produced by Port-Harcourt based producer, Victor Okon of Etrackz Productions, the enchanting jazz number reveals once again the eclectic urban style and unique addictive vocals of Nikki Laoye.

The award winning singer released the critically acclaimed debut album, ANGEL 4 LIFE in 2008 which also includes the classic hit single “Never Felt This Way Before” and landed the singer numerous award nominations such as the Headies, KORA and SoundCity Music Video Awards as well as a special album launch coverage by MTVBase Africa for the TV Show, Advance Warning.

In 2013, Nikki continued her winning streak with the release of another classic piece, “Only You” which won the Best Female Vocal Performance at the 2013 Headies awards; Best Alternative Rock Video for 2014 Nigeria Music Video Awards and the 2014 African Union sponsored award (AFRIMA) for Best African Inspirational Artiste.

The album is available alongside Nikki’s new 2015 deluxe collection, “The 123 Project” on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spinlet and Konga.com.

Nikki Laoye is presently on the SOPP Global Tour hosted by top Nigerian artiste,Sammie Okposo with the just concluded Lagos and Benin City editions.

The tour continues in major cities across Nigeria with Port Harcourt on the 14th of June and Umuahia, Abia State on the 21st of June, 2015.

Watch out for tour dates in a city near you.

Download None+U=Me

JOHN ATTAH HAS RELEASED THE TRAILER TO HIS SHORT MOVIE ''TRAPPED'.

John Attah has released the trailer to his highly anticipated short movie 'TRAPPED'. 

Hector (Ben Okoma) is caged in substance abuse, races to abandon the lifestyle that is set to sink everything that matters to him, including his abused detective lover, Ene (Celine Ideh). Her attempt to upturn the status-quo leads to a major stand-off and series of events that would define the lives of everybody around them.

Substance abuse is a time bomb waiting to explode. It has become a global phenomenon affecting almost every country. The most commonly abused substances are cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, codeine and local gin (paraga, monkey tail, e.t.c.)

Many youths are falling into the trap of substance abuse for different reasons and the related problem are becoming more and more a public health concern and they represent one of the leading causes of illness, injury, cultism, sexual indiscretion, accidents, crime and death unfortunately, substance abuse affects not just the individual alone but those around them and the society at large.

 Written and Directed by John Attah, Produced by VIZAVI MEDIA, Cinematography by Basil Umoyo, it stars Ben Okoma, Celina Ideh and Aaron Sunday.

Watch the trailer here:

A ONE DAY AUDIO ENGINEERING SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP

The adverse effects of excessive music exposure is widely recognised and addressed in modern societies, yet there is a continued need for innovative solutions that may help prevent hearing damage, or compensate intelligently when the damage is done

STARLIGHT MEDIA INSTITUTE organised a comprehensive seminar for learning Church Audio artistry for Audio Engineers working as part of Church Sound Tech Team, Worship Band Leaders, Choir Members and Pastors to learn and solve issues related to Church Audio Tech Ministry

The facilitator Engr. Steve Aluko, in an interview with our correspondents spoke that the seminar and workshop is established to introduce people who are interested in pursuing a career in Audio Engineering industry to the theoretical, practical and technical knowledge of the industry standard professionalism.

During this one day audio engineering seminar, the participants will undertake studies in:

*Creative Sound Tech Approach to a good Worship Experience

* What goes into Church Sound

* Audio Signal Flow and Gain Stages

* Troubleshooting: The Checklist Solutions For Mixing

* Church Sound System Problems

@ The Shepherd's Flock International Churches HeadQuarters , 

18, Shogunle street‎, off Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos.

Date: Thursday June 25, 2015

Time: 10am-4pm

 Registration fee: SINGLE N3,000; TEAM OF FOUR N10,000

Afternoon Tea Event: EbonyLife TV Hosts Professor Jega

In continuation of its tradition of celebrating the best of Africa and indeed, Nigeria, as well as an extension of the nation building role it played towards the 2015 General Elections, EbonyLife TV, has concluded plans to host the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at a celebratory event titled, ‘Afternoon Tea With Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega’.

The afternoon, which will be televised, is planned mainly as a Question and Answer panel with young professionals and Professor Jega, is also in acknowledgment of the respected Professor’s widely celebrated leadership prowess in the running to the recently concluded 2015 Nigerian General Elections, which many have adjudged as largely free, fair and violence-free.

The event will therefore be attended by young, vibrant and futuristic professionals, for whom the channel, best known as Africa’s first Global Black entertainment and lifestyle network, is first and foremost designed, and who are arguably the major beneficiaries of the good governance, peace, stability, national growth and development that usually derive from rancour-free elections.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2015

Time: 12:30 PM

Venue: Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi.

This event is strictly by invitation or by logging on to  Register Here!

FINALLY THE DATE IS OUT- AMAA AWARD 2015

The official date for the upcoming 11th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMMA) has been announced. Nominations night June 20, 2015, and September 26, 2015 as the awards night.

Theme: 'The Stories never End'.

AMAA is a platform that projects the African film industry to Africa and the rest of the world. It is a glamorous celebration of artistry honouring excellence in African Filmmaking and Cinema.

OPEN HEAVENS AT GRACE FAMILY INT'L CHURCH

Grace Family International Church is set to host its quarterly night vigil program tagged “OPEN HEAVENS”.

The event is scheduled to hold on Friday 26th of June 2015.

The Power Night Vigil promises to be an exciting time in God’s presence, the gospel will come to you not simply with words but also with power by the Holy Spirit of God with the Hosts Ministers and founders of Grace Family International Churches, Revs. Yinka and Deola Ojo

The program starts 10pm at the Church Auditorium, Plot 4 Otunba Jobifele Way, behind Maruwa Garden, Alausa, Ikeja.

Ministering in Music will be Fragrance, Omoobaorun, Music Team GFIC RingRoad, Deac. Johnson and host of others.

Come experience the power of God like never before, your testimony has just began. 

For transportation and other enquires: Call +234 808 884 7223