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Davido launches Nine+ Records with UnitedMasters
Grammy-nominee, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has partnered with a US distribution company, UnitedMasters, to launch a new label, Nine+ Records.
According to DMW label boss in an interview with Billboard, he aims to expand the label beyond Afrobeats to reach global audiences.
Davido also cited his passion for nurturing emerging talent and addressing the challenges of young artistes in the music industry as motivations for the partnership.
“Oh yeah, everything. R&B, trap, etc. Obviously, I am going to start in Africa, but I can see us going all the way,” he said.
“There is one thing that I will always love, which is nurturing new talent…Sometimes, you do not have anybody to advise you on how to move and get good paperwork done.
“I just felt like that was one thing Steve Stoute represents, and that is helping the artistes and making sure they know the best option when it comes to business.”
The news of the partnership was also shared by United Masters via their official Instagram page in what they termed a “groundbreaking collaboration with Davido”.
In the press release, United Masters called the partnership transformative for the African music industry that will see one of the continent’s most influential figures propel the careers of emerging artists to unprecedented heights.
Although Nine+ Records has not yet unveiled any artistes, Steve Stoute, chief executive of UnitedMasters, disclosed that his inspiration for the label emerged during the 2023 UnitedMasters SelectCon, where he and Davido forged a connection.
The music executive also emphasised his commitment to empowering Davido and the label’s future endeavors.
“We are here to bring that structure and funding so he can do what he has to do,” he said.
“If I can get him in the room with the producers and the artistes, and I can get it out the room, that is my job. To get in the room and to get out.”
Davido established DMW, his music label, in April 2016.
The label has served as home to music talents such as Mayorkun, Peruzzi, and Dremo.
In March, Davido rebranded his label to DMW 2.0 and unveiled two new artistes — Morravey and Logos Olori.
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After successful London premiere, Aiyefele Movie to screen in all major cinemas across lagos from May 3rd (Photos)
On Friday 5th April 2024, Double Tees Productions premiered and screened the movie Aiyefele at the iconic Odeon Imac Cinema in Greenwich London.
The premiere red carpet was graced by hosts of Nollywood celebrities, from one of the lead actors Biola Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin. To celebrity guests Rykado Agbor and a host of others.
Aiyefele Movie (A Community on the Brink) is a riveting feature film that follows the journey of a community always on the brink of desolation; it struggles to find a cure for the plague killing its citizens as its beliefs and practices conflict with the new faith brought by missionaries. The people are threatened by a self-destructive culture,
assaulted by an endemic disease and oppressed by some evil forces until an unexpected visitor arrives to lead them from the drumbeats of sorrow to a vibrant tune of freedom.
Aiyefele features a respected ensemble cast in the industry, including Odun Adekola, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, Bimbo Oshin, Biola Adebayo, Rotimi Salami, Lara Aiyeomoni and Akinola Akano. It is directed by
the award-winning Seun Olaiya.
Set in 18th Century Nigeria and England, Aiyefele takes its audiences on an emotional journey of sacrifice, reflection, and redemption.
Executive Producers are Toyin Moore and Omotayo Utomi.
Feedback from the Premiere in London has been hugely positive, with the audience describing the movie as interesting, funny, emotional, with a wow effect and an immersive experience.
AIYEFELE Movie will be showing at Bluepictures cinema in City Mall Lagos from Friday 3rd May 2024.
Check out pictures from the London Premiere below.
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Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he has never been heartbroken.
While appearing on Madame Joyce’s ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast, Ruger said he has been longing for a heartbreak but it hasn’t happened yet.
He said, “I have never been heartbroken. But I’m waiting [for it]. I know that it is going to happen at some point.
“Where are the wicked women? Come and show me pepper. Come out and show me what you can do.”
On his ideal woman, Ruger said he loves funny women.
“When you’re funny, you already have 20 percent of my heart. You have to be very funny. I have to see the humour from afar then I will be moving close,” the singer added.
In a concert dubbed “Unforgettable,” Nigerian Afro-fusion star Burna Boy, widely known as the “African Giant,” lived up to his moniker and delivered a performance worthy of its title. Opening with the fan-favourite “Gbona,” Burna Boy ignited the Guyana National Stadium with an electrifying set that transcended language and embraced culture.
‘Gbona’ is the Yoruba word for ‘hot’ and that’s what the ‘Ye’ artist served up.
“When the music enters your body,” Burna Boy belted in his signature laid-back vocals, a lyric that perfectly captured the atmosphere. Though the concert began close to midnight, the energy buzzed throughout Burna Boy’s hour-long set. He was a skilled storyteller, taking the audience on a journey that culminated in a rousing finale with another crowd-pleaser, “Last Last!”
The night wasn’t just about Burna Boy. Social media buzzed with positive reviews, with many praising not just the artist but the entire production. “I wouldn’t call myself a die-hard fan,” one attendee, Temeica Prince, wrote on Facebook, “but Burna Boy and his team DELIVERED!”
Sponsors ENet, Hits and Jams Entertainment, and One Guyana were lauded for creating an “adrenaline-charged” experience. “Congratulations on this!! MAJOR!!!” echoed Nick Yearwood on Instagram, reflecting the sentiment of many.
The “Unforgettable” concert wasn’t just a one-man show. The night boasted an impressive opening act line-up featuring regional stars Tanya Stephens, Nigy Boy, Timeka Marshall, Busy Signal, Aw Lyrical, and Zalchemi.
With its stellar performances, impressive sound design, and captivating aesthetics, the “Unforgettable” concert goes down as a landmark event for Guyana. The night not only solidified Burna Boy’s status as a global force but also cemented Guyana’s growing reputation as a vibrant entertainment and cultural hub.
After successful London premiere, Aiyefele Movie to screen in all major cinemas across lagos from May 3rd (Photos)
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