PEESHAUN OF SKUKI CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS

PEESHAUN &| OLAMIDE

SEYI SHAY, PEESHAUN & SHINA PELLER

One half of the singing duo known to most as Skuki, in the person of Peeshaun had his birthday some days ago and to make the day a very memorable one, the birthday boy & his friends had super swell time at Quilox Nite Club.

Some of those seen with him at the party, were the likes of rave of the moment Olamide, Seyi Shay, Zeez, Skales, Bovi & many others, even the owner of the joint, in the person of Shina Peller was around to welcome the guests.

Happy belated birthday to him from us.

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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: BANKY W, SKALES, NIYOLA, SHAYDEE AT THE BADDEST CONCERT REHEARSALS!

Gist making rounds lately is that the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) crew is set to take over Lagos with a one-of-its-kind concert next Friday December 21..

Social media is talking up a storm and the only topic on everyone’s lips is about The Baddest concert that will take place on Friday, December 21, at Ocean view in VI, Lagos. All is being put in place to ensure that guests have an exciting fun-filled evening.

Rehearsals are on and we caught exciting glimpses of what to expect on the big day.

Check out pictures from the E.M.E crew’s dance rehearsals that held for 6 hours in Magodo, Lagos yesterday!

You can join the conversation on twitter and facebook using the official hashtag #THEBADDEST.

BANKY W & NIYIOLA

NIYIOLA

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EME'S BADDEST CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 21, 2012

BANKY W & WIZKID SET TO SET XMAS ON WOLD FIRE

Empire Mates Entertainment, Nigeria’s leading record label, has announced that they will round up activities for the year with a ground breaking live-in concert tagged “The Baddest”.

The concert which will hold on Friday, December 21, 2012 at The Grounds, Ocean View restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos will have the EME superstars led by R&B powerhouse, Banky W and internationally renowned pop star Wizkid thrilling music lovers with some of the greatest hits of 2012.  

Three months after concluding the enormously successful EME North American tour which held in 9 states across North America, EME is once again is set to give fans another unforgettable experience as they usher in the Christmas celebrations.

According to singer, songwriter and EME Chairman, Banky W “The Baddest” concert is a very special gift to our fans for all the support they have shown us throughout the year. What should you expect?   EVERYTHING! You don’t want to miss this… TRUST me… No really… Trust me!”

The label says The BADDEST concert will be the first in a series of specially-designed concerts headlined by Wizkid and Banky, with support from other EME acts and ‘friends of the house, including crowd pleasers selected from home and abroad.

The EME team comprises some of the most talented artistes in Nigeria ranging from internationally recognized stars like Wizkid, Banky W, and Skales to promising acts like Shaydee, Niyola and celebrity disc jockey, DJ Exclusive.

Empire Mates Entertainment has recorded numerous achievements this year including WizKid’s big win at the 2012 BET Award for Best International Act and also The Headies Awards as Artiste of the year.  Banky W scored a major feat as one of the few Nigerians selected to lift the Olympic torch in the UK. He was recently selected as a judge on the MTV Base VJ search competition.

Other details on EME’s “The Baddest” concert, which is being produced by R28, will be announced soon.

EME DROPS 'BADDEST BOY' VIDEO- SET TO RELEASE 4 VIDEOS IN A MONTH

These guys are gradually becoming the hardest working crew in the music entertainment business in Nigeria. And with the way they are going they are giving everyone a run for their money. Week in, week out something fantastically delicious is cooked and served to their numerous fans.  One must really commend, EME's Chairman & Creative Director Banky W & Segun Demuren MD/CEO for steering the ship well and truth be told, most of the jams on the 'Empire Mates State of Mind Album really rocks, kudos to you guys. If things continue well like its already going now, Wizkid, Skales, Niyiola and company might soon run everyone out of the market.

So lets get back to the lecture at hand.

Three weeks after kicking off the first-ever EME US tour, the label has announced the release of the first video off the Empire Mates State of Mind Album.

The video, which premiered on Wednesday July 18, 2012, is for the hit song "Baddest Boy" featuring WizKid, Skales & Banky W.

Shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria, the video was directed by Clarence Peters, with cameo appearances by EME’s recent signees Niyola, ShayDee and DJ XClusive.

 “We are promising fans that for at least the next month, we would debut a new video every Wednesday. The move has been dubbed #EMEWednesdays on twitter, and E.M.E fans worldwide are loving it.”  Says Banky W, Chairman & Creative Director, EME records.

The label has also released teasers of the next set of videos to expect, “Dance for me” directed by Sesan and “Get down tonight” directed by Moe Musa.

Empire Mates Entertainment has bagged a lot of major achievements this year including WizKid’s big win at the 2012 BET Award for Best International Act. On July1, 2012, Banky W scored a major feat as one of the few Nigerians selected to lift the Olympic torch.

WizKid, Skales and Banky W are currently on their first ever North American tour, which will cover nine states in North America.

EME SCORES A HAT TRICK

…..presents all-star album, Wizkid scores endorsement deal as Banky W lifts Olympics  torch .

Lagos|Nigeria, June 14 2012.  Empire Mates Entertainment, Nigeria’s premier music label has announced the launch of its highly anticipated all star album titled Empire Mates State of Mind.

The 22 tracked LP, which boasts of some of Nigeria’s finest artists such as Banky W, WizKid, Skales, Niyola and more, promises to be the album to beat in 2012 and beyond.

Speaking at a media event in Lagos on Friday June 15, CEO of EME, Banky Wellington, reiterated the music label’s commitment to providing only the hottest and the best music to its teeming fans. “We consider it a privilege for us to do this for our fans and we’ve worked with some of the finest artists, DJ’s, producers, directors in Nigeria and beyond on this album. Wiz, Skales, our first lady, Niyola, Basketmouth, Masterkraft, Legendary Beats, Spellz, Sarz, Shizzy,  KidConnect with special guest appearances from award winning comedian Basketmouth, Shaydee, Ghana based rapper, XO Senavoe and US based singing sensation, Rotimi and so many others. Throughout the entire process, it’s been totally ‘team EME’, we’re proud of our efforts and really hope our fans will be also.”

Meanwhile, Banky W has also been announced as an Olympic torch bearer to herald the forthcoming Olympic games in London alongside some other outstanding Nigerian celebrities: Kanu Nwankwo, Funke Akindele and Steve “Yaw” Onu. He will be the first Nigerian singer to be honoured in this way and will be carrying the torch at the Olympic Torch Relay holding at Coventry on July 1^st 2012.

Banky’s protégé and label mate, Wizkid, has also been having a superlative year. Not only has he scored an exclusive one year endorsement deal with popular drinks giant, Pepsi, he is also a nominee in this year’s BET Awards (Best African Act) which will hold at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles USA.

The EME all-star album is available, for free, from Monday June 18^th, on Spinlet, Nigeria’s premier digital distribution and promotion platform.

BANKY W

EME CREW

DJ JIMMY JATT

BANKY W, NIYIOLA, WIZKID.....

1ST LADY OF EME- NIYIOLA

BANKY W

LEGENDARY BEATZ

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