MAVINS RECORDS PARTNERS ACCESS FOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

MAVINS RECORDS PARTNERS ACCESS FOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Three years after its inception, foremost music label Mavin Records is set to hold a special concert to thank their fans this December. The Access Mavin Concert, organised in partnership with Access Bank will parade the entire Mavin Records line-up on one stage for several hours of performances from Dr. Sid, Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Di’ja, Reekado Banks, D’Prince and frontman Don Jazzy.

Giving his thoughts, Mavins boss Don Jazzy stated that the Access-Mavin Concert is a special ‘Thank You’ event in recognition of the support from their fans who will only have to pay a fraction of typical gate fees to get in.

In his words, “We are very excited to be able to put this together this year after three years of steady progress as individuals and as a label. Despite many odds, we have been able to get to this point and do so many unprecedented things in the Nigerian music industry. I am particularly pleased that Access Bank wants to share in this success story and contribute to it and I am sure that the fans will love what we have in store for them on the night.”

Giving his own thoughts on the event, Mavin Records artiste Dr. Sid said recently, “Our fans have always been here for us through thick and thin. Without them, there will be no Mavin Record Label or Don Jazzy or Dr. Sid. What could be a better way to appreciate their loyalty over the years than this?”

Speaking about the concert, an upbeat Tiwa remarked, “I can’t wait to thrill my fans at the concert and appreciate them for all their goodwill messages during my sojourn to motherhood. It’s going to be exciting performing on stage with my label colleagues and I just can’t wait.”
The Access Mavin Concert will be holding on Wednesday December 23 at Eko Atlantic.

DENIM LAUNCHES FRAGRANCE
In an exquisite launch party at Oriental Hotels recently, Daroc Nigeria Limited unveiled its Denim range of fragrance. The launch had raving stars Davido and Kiss Daniel as headliners to the excitement of guests
Former BBA winner Uti Nwachukwu who played host set the pace for the night with his verve and witty humour. He later found an ally in MC Acapella who also delivered rib-cracking jokes.

The event which was organised by Integrated Indigo Limited attracted friends and trade partners of Daroc Nigeria Limited from both within and outside Nigeria, as well as notable faces like Denrele Edun, Zarki Adze, Yaw of Wazobia FM, Ben Ogbeiwi and a host of others.
The fragrance unveiling was accompanied by fireworks and fanfare. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Daroc Distribution Limited, Mr. Taimur Hayat disclosed that Denim Range of Fragrance has been in the global market for over 40 years and is available in Body Spray, Shower Gel, and After Shave.

He stated that the Denim body spray is registered with NAFDAC and comes in seven different fragrance namely; Original, Black, Musk, Illusion, River, Raw Passion and Desire.

But it was not all party for the guests as the company rewarded the best-dressed couple (male and female) with a whooping sum of N250,000.00, while others left with gift items like iPad mini and  Beats by Dre headphones; and of course the goody pack and memorabilia from the Denim Fragrance Experience booth.
LAIF CELEBRATES WITH CREATIVITY INSPIRES LIFE
A week-long programme of activities that will culminate in an the Award-Dinner on November 21 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos highlights the 10th anniversary of the annual Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF). The event celebrates ideas and rewards creative excellence by Nigeria’s most creative minds in advertising, media and marketing.

The festival kicks-off on November 18, 2015 with the Young LAIFERs competition, a platform where young practitioners and budding creative talents showcase their creativity. This will be followed by the LAIF Awards Seminar on November 20.

It will be facilitated by the industry big weights including CEO X3M Marketing Ideas Limited, Steve Babaeko, and Freelance Films/Commercial Director, The Association Publishing Group South Africa, Liam Cundill and others. Exhibitors include the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN), ace Nollywood producer, Kunle Afolayan and O2 Academy.

Founded in 2006, LAIF is a brainchild of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) formerly known as Association of Advertising Practitioners of Nigeria (AAPN). The association is the umbrella body that coordinates and promotes the interest of Advertising Agencies in Nigeria.

Speaking on the festival programme, Chairman LAIF Managing Board, Ikechi Odigbo remarked “The committee has done excellently well in planning this unique landmark of LAIF. We are celebrating a decade of consistency and integrity and it is our delight that the creative industry is celebrated in this manner.”
AFRIMA UNVEILS COMPERES
Finally, the big day for the 2015 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA which holds today at Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos is here. And the organisers have released one of the surprises that was kept till the last moment - hosts and hostesses for the event.
While DNG and Aurelle Eliam will host the main show, Denrele Edun, Maria Okanrende and Estelle Ahionda would hold forth on the Red Carpet.

DNG, real name Davidson Ngibuini, is an Eastern African award winning singer, model and an On Air Personality. He is the host of ‘Sakata Mashariki’, Kenya’s biggest Dance TV Show.
Aurelie Eliam, actress, model and on air personality, is a household name in Côte d’Ivoire, her home country and Africa, particularly for her role in the highly successful television series, ‘Dr. Boris’.

Denrele Edun is a maverick Nigerian presenter whose dress sense has brought him international fame. Maria Okanrende is a presenter with a vast experience. Estelle Ahonda is a Cameroonian bilingual (English/French) communications and brand management expert.
AFRIMA will broadcast live to over 80 countries across the world. Some of the African superstars billed to light up the stage are Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Olamide, Yemi Alade, Busiswa, AKA, Sakordie, Charlotte Dipanda, Ahmed Soultan, Flavour, Dr. Jose Chameleon, Alikiba, Vanessa Mdee, Wiyaala, Cassper Nyovest, Dark Suburb, Bebe Cool, Darey,  among others.

AFRIMA is an annual African Union initiative, to celebrate, honour and reward the best of African Music, Arts and Culture. AFRIMA is designed to be hosted in various African Nations with Nigeria hosting for 3 years. 2Face Idibia hosted 2014 AFRIMA edition, in Lagos.
COUNTDOWN TO THE EXPERIENCE LAGOS
The countdown has begun for the annual praise and worship concert organised by House on The Rock Church ‘The Experience Lagos’. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the concert and expectedly, the church is leaving no stone unturned.
Billed to hold on Friday, December 4 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan-Lagos, the event promises an overflow of praise, worship, healing and testimonies like never before.

According to the Senior Pastor of the Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, “Over the past decade, The Experience Lagos has proven to be a time of not just music and fanfare but a gathering of people longing for God, people truly wanting a place where worship is expressed like nothing they see or experience. It is truly the place where people come together setting aside denomination, tribe, colour, gender in order to praise the one true living God with one voice and one sound. The Experience Lagos is a concert that brings healing, blessings, deliverance, joy, love, and testimonies”.

This year’s concert has a great line-up of artistes with renowned names like Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell, Jessica Reedy, Sonnie Badu, Chioma Jesus, Nathaniel Bassey, Sammie Okposo, Midnight Crew, Micah Stampley, Frank Edwards, Julius Nglass and the Lagos City Chorale amongst others. Ministering alongside other preachers from various denominations is the convener and the Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin.
‘A SOLDIER’S STORY’ IN CINEMAS
Chico Aligwekwe (of Classic FM 97.3 Lagos) who has found fame on the air waves, advertising his oratorical skill with the cliché, ‘Chico rocks’ may have unveiled a little known side of him, with his stellar performance as a scheming and corrupt army officer in the blood-cuddling movie, ‘A Soldier’s Story’.

The story revolves around a soldier who is left to die, but is rescued and nursed back to good health, but it takes a while for him to wrap his memory around what happened to him. In between time, all the twists that elicit emotions of love, treachery and violence are brought to play. And there-in lies the deft strokes of Frank Ogar who wrote and directed the movie.

‘A Soldier’s Story’ stars Tope Tedela, Linda Ejiofor, Adesua Etomi and Zainab Balogun. Other talented Nollywood acts who feature in the movie include Daniel K Daniel, Sambasa Nzeribe, Olumide Owuru and Baaj Adebule.

The premiere at Genesis Deluxe Cinema at The Palms in Victoria Island, Lagos attracted the entire cast and crew. A special attraction at the premiere was the outfit of the hostesses who were dressed in military cadet outfit.