According to reports, 7 Mechanical Engineering students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (Unizik) Anambra State, built this cute mini bus using locally sourced materials.
The mini-bus was built from scratch within the school premises.
I think it’s a Huge feat!
More of this from Great Nigerian Students!
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According to Forbes, these are the 10 highest paid Athletes of 2015 (From June 2014 – to June 2015)
1. Floyd Mayweather – $300m
2. Manny Pacquiao – $160m
3. Cristiano Ronaldo – $79.6m
4. Lionel Messi – $73.8m
5. Roger Federer – $67m
6. LeBron James – $64.8 million
7. Kevin Durant – $54.1 million
8. Phil Mickelson – $50.8 million
9. Tiger Woods – $50.6 million
10. Kobe Bryant – $49.5 million
The list continues HERE
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Telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has appointed music legend, TuFace Idibia; rap artiste Phyno; reggae dancehall singer, Patoranking; one of Nigeria’s fastest rising comedian, Akpororo and renowned On-Air-Personality, IK Osakioduwa as brand ambassadors.
The brand ambassadors were unveiled to the public at a star-studded event themed, ‘The Icon”which held at MUSON centre in Onikan, Lagos.
Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, stated that the new Airtel brand ambassadors were respected members of the society who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and as a result, have now become forces in the entertainment sector.
He said: “We have carefully selected ambassadors who embody the values, character and overall image inherent to the Airtel brand, therefore making them a perfect fit for further endearing Airtel to millions of Nigerians whilst strengthening the relationship we have with our customers.”
He added that the selection of the highly talented ambassadors was also meant to encourage the teeming youth population and inspire them towards realizing their dreams.
Ogunsanya also noted that the appointment of enterprising and talented Nigerians as brand ambassadors is in line with our commitment to delivering value and rewarding excellence.
He described the unveiling ceremony of the celebrities as further demonstration of the Telco’s commitment to support the arts, creativity and entertainment industry. “The selection of this unique blend of brand ambassadors is a testimony of our commitment to promote entertainment, creativity and the arts in Nigeria”, he said.
All the ambassadors have recorded monumental successes in their respective fields. Tuface Idibia is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most popular musicians and has received numerous awards including Headies, KORA, MOBO, Channel O Music Awards and MAMAs. He is also engaged in a number of CSR activities as a celebrity ambassador.
IK Osakioduwa, an accomplished On-Air Presenter is a six-time host of the celebrated reality TV show, Big Brother Africa and has been rated among the top three most influential young people in Nigeria. He was also recognized by the Future Awards as the ‘Best On-Air Personality.’
Patoranking, the reggae dancehall singer won the coveted Next Rated Award at the 2014 Headies Awards while just recently, he was named the Best African Act at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards.
Renowned, on-the-rise comedian, Akpororo, is regarded as someone with very strong work ethic and his passion for comedy has earned him so many accolades. He also sponsors a football competition as a way of supporting talented youths in his community.
The fifth ambassador, Phyno, the Enugu-born indigenous rapper is famous for his songs and has also earned several awards including the Headies Award for Best Collaboration in 2013 and best Rap Single in 2014.
Airtel Nigeria has been a prominent contributor to entertainment and Arts, and over the past few months have extended their sponsored assets in this sector to include some of the favorite TV series, including Tinsel, Before 30 and Desperate Housewife Africa.
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The MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015, brought to you by KwaZulu-Natal Province in association with Absolut and in partnership with The City of Durban, takes place at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Saturday 18 July 2015.
Celebrating the extraordinary evolution of African achievement, this year’s MAMA recognises contemporary artists and trailblazers in a range of music and lifestyle categories. A total of 70 nominees were revealed at the event, across 13 different categories. Nominees for additional categories, including the MTV Base Leadership Award and Best International Act, will be revealed at a later date.
Below are the list of nominees:
Best Male
AKA (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female
Bucie (South Africa)
Busiswa (South Africa)
Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Group
B4 (Angola)
Beatenberg (South Africa)
Black Motion (South Africa)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Personality Of The Year
Trevor Noah
Bonang M
OC Ukeje
Basket Mouth
Yaya Toure
Best Live Act
Big Nuz (South Africa)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
Toofan (Togo)
Best Pop & Alternative
Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
Jimmy Nevis (South Africa)
Nneka (Nigeria)
Prime Circle (South Africa)
Best Lusophone
Ary (Angola)
B4 (Angola)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
NGA (Angola)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)
Best Hip Hop
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
K.O. (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Youssoupha (DRC)
Best New Act
Cassper Nyovest
Duncan Skuva
Patoranking
Stonebwoy
Anna Joyce
Best Francophone
DJ ARAFAT OFFICIEL (Ivory Coast)
Jovi (Cameroon)
Laurette Le Pearle (DRC)
Tour 2 Garde (Ivory Coast)
Toofan Officiel (Togo)
Best Collabo
AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
Davido featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz: “The Sound” (Nigeria/SA)
Diamond & Iyanya: “Bum Bum” (Kenya/Nigeria)
Toofan & DJ Arafat: “Apero Remix” (Togo/Ivory Coast)
Stanley Enow & Sarkodie: “Njama Njama Cow Remix” (Cameroon/Ghana)
Video of the year
Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi
“Doors” – Prime Circle; Director: Ryan Kruger
“Love You Everyday” – Bebe Cool; Director: Clarence Peters
“Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw
“The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan
Song of the year
Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa)
Euphonik featuring Mpumi: “Busa” (South Africa)
DJ Fisherman & NaakMusiQ featuring DJ Tira, Danger & Dream Team: “Call Out” (South Africa)
K.O featuring Kid X: “Caracara” (South Africa)
Lil Kesh Featuring Olamide & Davido: “Shoki Remix” (Nigeria)
Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol: “Sura Yako” (Kenya)
Toofan: “Gweta” (Togo)
Wizkid: “Show You The Money” (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade: “Johnny” (Nigeria)
More updates coming soon…
In celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) has expanded its nomination categories and instituted new policy changes on how to distribute its trophies.
The expansion in award categories is more particular in the movie sector, making room for the recognition of more indigenous actors, actresses and films.
The awards include:-
HOTTEST SINGLE:
Kiss Daniel – Woju
Lil Kesh – Shoki Remix Ft Olamide & Davido
Mavins – Dorobucci
Wizkid – Ojuelegba
Skales – Shake Body
BEST NEW ACT:
Kiss Daniel
Lil Kesh
Di’ja
CDQ
Ayo Jay
Falz
Korede Bello
INDIGENOUS ARTIST:
Olamide
Pasuma
Phyno
Flavour
Mc Galaxy
MUSIC PRODUCER:
Pheelz
Shizzi
Legendary Beatz
Young John
DJ Coublon
Tspize
BEST RAP ACT:
Olamide
Reminisce
Ice Prince
Phyno
Falz
MI Abaga
MALE ARTIST:
Olamide
Skales
Flavour
Davido
Wizkid
Patoranking
FEMALE ARTIST:
Yemi Alade
Aramide
Seyi Shay
Cynthia Morgan
Dija
Eva Alordiah
BEST POP:
Sean Tizzle
Davido
Wizkid
Runtown
Burna Boy
BEST R&B:
Banky W
Seyi Shay
Chidinma
Timi Dakolo
Praiz
Shaydee
FEMALE DISC JOCKEY:
Dj Frizzie
DJ Cuppy
Dj Soupamodel
Dj Lambo
Dj Nana
MALE DJ:
DJ Spinall
DJ Xclusive
DJ Kaywise
DJ Kenny
DJ Tunez
DJ Magicflowz
AFRICAN ARTIST:
Eddie kenzo
Sauti Sol
Diamond Platnumz
Sarkodie
Stonebwoy
AKA
Mzvee
MOST PROMISING ACT
Danagog
Niniola
Tjan
Tonye
Pere Carter
Simi
Sunkanmi
Teegee
BEST MUSIC VIDEO:
WOLTRK ENT – Shuga (Eva)
HG2 Films – Ibadan ( Qdot ft Olamide)
Clarence Peter – Condo ( Ycee ft Patoranking)
JM Films – Crazy ( Seyi Shay ft. Wizkid)
Kemi Adetiba – Onye ( Waje ft. Tiwa Savage)
Unlimited LA – Aww ( Di’Ja)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Reminisce – Baba Hafusa
Flavour – Thankful
Olamide- Street OT
Yemi Alade – King of Queens
Wizkid – Ayo
Praiz – Rich & Famous
AFROBEAT ARTIST:
Lagbaja
Femi Kuti
Seun Kuti
2baba
Tony Oladipo Allen
Ara
BEST DANCE/LIVE PERFORMER:
MC Galazy
Olamide
Yemi Alade
P-Square
Omawumi
Wizkid
BEST COLLABORATION:
Marry Me – Falz ft. Yemi Alade & Pose
Condo – Ycee ft. Patoranking
Shoki (Remix) – Lil Kesh ft. Olamide & Davido
Indomie – Masterkraft ft. Olamide & CDQ
Collabo – P-Square ft. Don Jazzy
Bad Girl Special – Mr 2kay ft. Seyi Shay & Cynthia Morgan
BEST GOSPEL ACT:
Onos Ariyo
Eben
Tope Alabi
Obiora Obiwon
Nathaniel Bassey
Florocka
Psalm Ebube
Other Categories announced for this year includes the Movie Making making industry, Radio and other forms of entertainment which are left out of the above list.
About NEA
The NEA AWARDS is an annual entertainment award show held in the United States, with the sole purpose of celebrating and recognizing the numerous contributions of entertainers to the African entertainment industry, while at the same time promoting the image and rich culture of Nigeria.
Birdman — Alejandro G. Inarritu, John Lesher and James W. Skotchdopole
Best Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu — Birdman
Best Actor
Eddie Redmayne — The Theory of Everything
Best Actress
Julianne Moore — Still Alice
Best Supporting Actor
J.K. Simmons — Whiplash
Best Supporting Actress
Patricia Arquette — Boyhood
Achievement in Costume Design
Milena Canonero — The Grand Budapest Hotel
Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Frances Hannon and Mark Coulier — The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Foreign Language Film
Ida – Pawel Pawlikowski
Best Live Action Short Film
The Phone Call — Matt Kirkby and James Lucas
Best Documentary Short Subject
Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 — Ellen Goosenberg Kent and Dana Perry
Original Screenplay
Birdman – Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. and Armando Bo
Achievement in Sound Mixing
Whiplash — Craig Mann, Ben Wilkins, Thomas Curley
Achievement in Sound Editing
American Sniper — Alan Robert Murray Bub Asman
Achievement in Visual Effects
Interstellar — Ian Hunter, Scott Fisher, Andrew Lockley and Paul Franklin
Best Animated Short
Feast — Patrick Osborne and Kristina Reed
Best Animated Movie
Big Hero Six — Don Hall, Chris Williams and Roy Conli
Achievement in Production Design
The Grand Budapest Hotel — Adam Stockhausen and Anna Pinnock
Achievement in Cinematography
Birdman — Emannuel Lubezki
Achievement in Film Editing
Whipalsh — Tom Cross
Best Documentary Feature
Citizen Four — Laura Poitras, Mathilde Bonnefoy and Dirk Wilutzky
Best Original Song
Glory — John Stephens and Lonnie Lynn
Best Original Score
The Grand Budapest Hotel — Alexandre Desplat
Best Adapted Screenplay
The Imitation Game – Graham Moore
Best Recording of the Year
Waje – I Wish
Brymo – Good Morning
Soundsultan – Natural Something
Jay Won – This Year
Producer Of The Year
Pheelz – Durosoke
D’tunes – Shoo Lee
Del B – Limpopo
Leriq – Like To Party
Legendary Beatz – Emi Ni Baller
Best Music Video
Clarence Peters/Jude Engees – Alingo
Sesan — Oliver Twist
Aje Filmworks — Gaga Cracy
Moe Musa — Azonto
Clarence Peters — Yes/No
Best R&B/Pop Album
Iyanya – Desire
Davido – Obo
Banky W – R&Bw
2face – Away & Beyond
Flavour -Blessed
Best R&B Single
Capital Femi – Don’t Let Go
Banky W – Good Good Loving
Burna Boy – Like To Party
Praiz – Rich And Famous
Ese Peters – Omote
Best Pop Single
2face – Ihe Neme/ Dance Floor
Wande Coal ft Don Jazzy – The Kick
Davido – Gobe
Tunde Ednut – Catching Cold
Iyanya – Ur Waist
D’prince – Goody Bag
Best Raggae Dancehall
Waje – I Wish
Orezi – Rihanna
General Pype – Give It To Me
Baba Dee – Go Down
Best Rap Album
Illbliss – Oga Boss
Vector – The Second Coming
Olamide – Ybnl
Remininsce – Book Of Rap Stories
Best Rap Single
Phyno – Man Of The Year
Illbliss X Phyno – Anam Achi Kwanu
Olamide – Durosoke
Reminisce – 2mussh
Phyno – Ghost Mode
Best Collabo
Phyno X Olamide- Ghost Mode
Naeto C X D’banj – Tony Montana
Lynxxx X Phyno X Illbliss X Ikechukwu- Eziokwu
Chidinma X Tha Suspect X Ill Bliss – Emi Ni Baller
Wizkid, Skales, Banky W – Baddest Boy
2face X Sir Victor Olaiya – Baby Jowo
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Praiz – Rich And Famous
Ese Peters – Omote
Capital Femi – Don’t Let Go
Banky W – Yes No
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Waje – I Wish
Niyola – Toh Bad
Seyi Shay – Itawo
Zaina – Totally Yours
Nikki Laoye – Only You
Next Rated
Sean Tizzle
Burna Boy
Phyno
Seyi Shay
Dammy Krane
Revelation Of The Year
D’prince – Frenzy
Davido – Obo
Capital Femi – The Year Of R&B
Lyricist On The Roll
Olamide – Voice Of The Street
Boogey – Sanctum
Phyno – Man Of The Year
Best Alternative
Blackmagic – Repete
Ajebutter22 – Omo Pastor
Sdc – Feel Alright
Jay Won – This Year
Album Of Year
Flavour – Blessed
Olamide – Ybnl
Davido – Obo
Artiste Of The Year
Davido
Iyanya
Wizkid
Olamide
Ice Prince
Song Of The Year
Olamide – Durosoke
Kcee – Limpopo
P Square – Alingo
Iyanya – Ur Waist
Sean Tizzle – Shoo Lee
African Artiste Of The Year
Mafikizolo
Liquid Deep
Sarkodie
Micasa
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NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (NMVA 2013) NOMINEES INCLUDE:
Video of the Year
Flavour – Ada Ada
Olamide – Duro Soke
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
D’Banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Chidima – Emi Ni Baller
Best Afro Hip Hop Video
Ill Bliss – I Am Sorry
Splash – Church Agbasa
Olamide – Durosoke
MI – Chairman
Phyno – Man of the Year
Best Hip Hop Video
Eedris Abdulkareem – I Go Whooz You
Pryse – Eleto
Boogey – Sanctum
Ice Prince – VIP
Yung6ix – First Class
Best Afro Pop Video
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
Goldie – Miliki
2face – Blood on the dance floor
Alabai – Ogbanje
Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video
Davido – All of you
Waje – I wish
Patoranking – Alubarika
Orezi – Rihana
Vector – Follow Me
Best Pop Extra Video
Chidima – Emi Ni Baller
Kcee – Limpopo
Solidstar – Skibo
Davido – Gobe
Harrysong – Im In Love (Remix)
Best Gospel Video
Ada – Bobo Me
Henrisoul – Blow My Mind
Amaray – Oke Mgbidi
Kefee – Celebrate
Solomon Lange – Yabo
Best R ‘n’ B Video
Jennifer – Ifunanya
Capital FEMI – Capital F.E.M.I
Pelli – The One
Nosa – Always Pray for You
Banky W – Yes/No
Best High Life Video
Flavour – Ada Ada
i-Mike – Adure
Wizboy – Halima
Dr. Victor Olaiya ft 2face – Baby Mi Da
Iyanya – Jombolo
Best Afro Beat Video
Starboy – Caro
Black Magic – Confam
Henry Knight – Shako
Burna Boy – Run My Race
MGabriel – Eruku Lau Lau
Best Contemporary Afro Music Video
Xproject – Azuka
Dammy Krane – Xteristics
Sheyman – Paper
Skales – Komole
Jaywon – Catch Me If You Can
Most popular Nigerian Music Video in Europe
Dizzy – Jekin Jekin
Tipsy – Tin Geh Geh
Moe Logo – Pangolo
Dola Billz – No Gocking
Spice Vision – Today na Today
Best Indigenous Concept
Tillaman – Ori Owo
MGabriel – Eruku Lau Lau
Flavour – Ada Ada
Shola Alyson – Ife
Best use of Animation
DJ Sose – Obulu
Ketchy Dons – Closer n Closer
T-Sleek – Ma Wo mi
Best use of Costumes
Flavour – Ada Ada
Dipp – Balance for Me
D’Prince – Goody Bag
Tiwa Savage – Without My Heart
May D – So Many Things
Best use of Choreography
Iyanya – Jombolo
Timaya – Ekoloma Demba
TIV – What’s The Matter
Banky W – Yes/No
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Best Producer
EME Records
Marvin Records
Chocolate City
Kennis Music
Best Director
Clarence Peters
Squareball
Sesan
Mattmax
Most Promising Director
Unlimited LA
Matmax
Tyson
Catalyst
Paul Gambit
Best Editor
Mattmax for Don’t tell me Nonesense by D’banj
Unlimited LA for Confam by Black Magic
Sesan for Sexy Mama by Inyanya
Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide
Best Cinematography
Ajeh for Alubarika by Patoranking
Squareball for Church Agbasa by Splash
Matmax for Don’t Tell Me Nonsense by D’banj
Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide
Mr. Moe Musa for So many thinz by May D
Best Use of Visual Effects
Iyanya – Sexy Mama
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
Ice Prince – VIP
Morell – Oxygen
Danas – My Melody
Best Video By A New Act
Sean Tizzle – Shole
Mystro – This Kain Love
Charas – Gbege
Sym19 – Fine Baby Girl
Outrageous – Am In The Mood
Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video
Black Magic – Repete
Dazzle Ra Amen – Chinekem
Ese Peters – Omote
Shola Allyson – Ife
Timi Dakolo – Great Nation
Best Music Video by a Minor
Choco Girl – Ayo
G Girl – Young Shall Grow
Mya K – My DJ
Ozzybosco – Tinini
Whitney Wonder – Africa Unite
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MTN Project Fame contestant Olawale Ojo has beaten five other contestants to emerge this season’s winner of the reality TV show.
Olawale who had an outstanding performance with Tiwa Savage came tops while Immaculate turned out to be the first runner-up, Margaret the Second runner up, Niniola the third runner up, Omolayo the fourth runner up and Roland the fifth runner up.
MTN Project Fame producers increased the prizes for this season as the winner was given N5m (instead of N2.5m) plus an SUV and a recording contract ,
the 1st runner up was given N3m (instead of N1.5m) plus a 2013 sedan car,
The 2nd runner up got N2m (instead of N1m) and a saloon car and
the 3rd runner up was give N2m cash (instead of N1m).
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The 2013 MOBO Awards Nomination list is out and Nigerian artists; Tiwa Savage, WizKid & Ice Prince had been nominated in the best african act category for the MOBO Awards 2013.
Right now we can bring you the full nominee list. See below
Best Newcomer in association with HTC
Daley
Elli Ingram
Etta Bond
Fuse ODG
Jacob Banks
Jahmene Douglas
Krept and Konan
Sam Smith
Shakka
Stylo G
Best Male Act
Disclosure
Naughty Boy
Rudimental
Wiley
Wretch 32
Best Female Act In association with Tresor Paris
Jessie J
Jessie Ware
Laura Mvula
Lianna La Havas
Rita Ora
Best Video in association with SBTV
Aluna George – Attracting Flies
Dizzee Rascal – Bassline Junkie
Fuse ODG ft Wyclef – Antenna
Laura Mvula – Green Garden
Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith – La La La
Rizzle Kicks – Lost Generation
Best UK Hip Hop/Grime
Akala
K Koke
Tinie Tempah
Wiley
Wretch 32
Best Album
Angel – About Time
Disclosure – Settle
Laura Mvula – Sing To the Moon
Rudimental – Home
Wiley – Ascent
Best R&B/Soul Act
Angel
Daley
Jessie Ware
Laura Mvula
Lianne La Havas
Best Song in Association with PRSforMusic
Disclosure feat. Aluna George – White Noise
Naughty Boy – La La La
Rudimental – Waiting All Night
Wiley feat. Chip – Reloaded
Wretch 32 ft Shakka – Black Out
Best International Act
Ciara
Iggy Azalea
J.Cole
Jason Derulo
Jay Z
Justin Timberlake
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Miguel
Robin Thicke
Best African Act
Atumpan
Bombino
Fuse ODG
Ice Prince
Liquideep
Mafikizolo
Seun Kuti
Spoek Mathambo
Tiwa Savage
WizKid
Best Reggae Act
Mavado
Popcaan
Sean Paul
Stylo G
Tarrus Riley
Best Jazz Act
Sons Of Kemet
Courtney Pine
Soweto Kinch
Jazz Jamaica
Lineage
Best Gospel Act
Guvna B
El-Marfex
Lurine Cato
IDMC
Sandra Godley
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