A VERY BUSY YULETIDE SEASON INDEED!

This is one of the busiest end of the year ever. The days are so packed with activities ,it is totally unbelievable. From today till the end of the month, it is one event/occasion or activities after the other.

Starting from tonite, Thursday, December 20, 2012, there is the Nollywood Xmas with Stars party, which is at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. It is a production of Grandtouch Pictures, where (Mr. Prolific) Chico Ejiro is the Generalissimo. There is also the NMVA 2012. For most who might not know what NMVA is all about, it is this year's edition of the Nigeria's Music Video Awards 2012. The venue we hear is the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The video award showcase began in 2007, so this year's edition is the 5th in the series. 

 Tomorrow, Friday, December 21, 2012 is also packed out. First on the bill is the Christmas Carol party at the Bhive, which is located at Victoria Arobieke Street, Lekki Phase 1. The joint is one of the truly authentic watering holes of the A-class on the Island. Also on that same day is one of the most promoted concert of the season, tagged the ''Baddest Concert'' an R28 Production, featuring the EME all stars, Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Shaydee, Niyiola & a top international star, most probably Akon or someone else. 

 Not forgetting that on this same day is the famous Ovation Carol & Awards 2012. Venue is the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island. Set to perform on the night are the likes of Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Waje, Davido, Goldie, Dr. Sid, Kween, D' Prince, Yinka Davies, Praiz, Pamela Egho, Sir Shina Peters, Efya, Meshack, Sonnie Badu, Lizzy, Ozzy Bosco, Dr Blasgidi and plenty more

On Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Eko Atlantic Beach venue, starting from 7PM, top international music star & dancing machine, the one and only Chris Brown aka Breezy would rock Lagos to its foundation. On the same billing as Chris Brown are the likes of Naeto C, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Miss Jaie, AjeButter, LOS, DRB & Mercy from Idols. It is a Kilimanjaro Entertainment production. 

On Sunday, December 23, 2012. Lagos would witness one of the biggest gathering of music stars & comedians ever gathered under a roof. It's going to be at the 2012 edition of the Rhythm Unplugged concert as put together by Flytime Production. Scheduled to perform are the likes of Adewale Ayuba, P-Square, 9ice, Eldee Tha Don, May D, Omawunmi, Waje, Chuddy K, Fuse Odg, Mavin All Stars, EME All Stars, Choc Boiz All Star, Timaya, Davido, Seyi Shey, Burna Boy, Sound Sultan, Kcee, Lynxxx,Vector, Chidinma, Dammy Krane, I.C, Tunde Ednut, Rayce, Olamide, Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Tonto Dike, Tillaman, Efa, Flowsick, Shank, Ajebutter, Sina Rambo and K9.

COMEDY BY: Ay, I go die, Gordons, Seyi Law, Akpororo, Chigul, I go save, Ajeh Baba, Pencil...

Venue is the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. 

 

Monday, December 24, 2012, which is Xmas eve, the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, would play host to another fantastic event. This time around the Music Meets the Runway programme 2012. There would be 10 designers and 10 music stars showcasing their diverse talents. Ex-Miss Tanzania, Millen Magesa would be co-hosting with Mr. Entertainer, D Banj. The music stars performing are Davido, May D, Wizkid, Burna Boy, AjeButter22, Naeto C, Iyanya, Efya, Talkoon & Dbanj. Designers showcasing are Moofa, Nkili, April by Kunbi, Tiannah Styling, David Bowler, Kimono Collection, Shakara Couture, Eclectic by Sasha & Andrea Iyamah. The show is set to start at 7PM.

On that same day, but at a different location is another programme that promises to be star studded. It is tagged ''Dance for Life''. It is a production by star actress Monalisa Chinda and it would feature many very prominent Nollywood stars. Venue is the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. And it would start at 4PM.

Xmas day, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 would have the Cool FM PRAISE JAM 2012.

On Thursday, December 27, 2012 is the D-day for the Koko Concert 2012. On that day at Eko Atlantic City, off Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos. Mr. Entertainer himself, D Banj and friends would rock Lagos to its very foundation. Set to perform on the same bill are the likes of Big Sean, Pusha T, Tinie Tempah, Ice-Prince, K-Switch, J.Sol, Cyhi Da Prince, Tuface Idibia, Wizkid, Iyanya, Naeto C, Ikechukwu, Special Ed, Burna Boy, Omo Akin , AjeButter, Dammy Krane Seyi Shay, Davido & the night's special host is none other than Hollywood powerhouse Idris Elba. 

MARYAM AFOLABI OF MADEMOISELLE AGLAIA

Not relenting whatsoever, the diary does not end on the 27th of December. On December 29, 2012 just 2 days to the end of the year, there would be 2 shows, one at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island and it's a fashion show by the young & very talented Maryam Afolabi, who owns the fashion brand most know as Mademoiselle Aglaia. And from the little snippets we can gather, it is set to be a show many would not forget in a hurry.

On the same day, but at another venue, there would be a concert headlined by one of the most musically gifted young Nigerian music stars, in the person of Bez. The show is tagged ''BEZ SUPER SUN LIVE CONCERT'' & it would feature the likes of sonorous heavy-weights Omawunmi, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, Waje, Praiz & Timi Dakolo. 

So where would you rather be at?

EME'S FINEST-WIZKID PROMISES FANS A ROLLICKING TIME AT THE BADDEST CONCERT

-          It’s our Christmas gift to Nigerians’ – Banky W

The Countdown to the ''Baddest Concert'' as already begun, it's just 4 more days to the date. And that's the date some religious sect have already tagged the 'End of the World'. Fans and music lovers from what we can see, don't seem to be worried about the world ending at all. At least, there is NO visible sign that any from Nigeria are heading off to make sure to enter one of the Arks positioned around the world. 

Empire Mate Entertainment's cash cow, the one and only Wizkid has promised all those who would come for the baddest concert, the most rollicking of time. Hear him.

International pop star Wizkid says his teeming fans are in for the big thrill this Friday, as he performs in Lagos with his label mates.

The bestselling, MOBO-winning hit-maker who’s had a great year winning laurels and inking big deals, says he’s been rehearsing for weeks, to make sure he delivers an unforgettable set.

The EME concert, tagged ‘The Baddest’, is produced by events company R28, and is the first in a set of big-budget international standard concerts to be promoted by R28 and EME.

‘Headlining this concert with my boss Banky W, and my colleagues Niyola, Shaydee, Skales, DJ Exclusive and others is truly a great way to end this fantastic year’, says Wizzy who had earlier in the year toured the UK and US with his crew.

‘And, trust me, we’re bringing a concert like never before’.

The Baddest Concert holds at The Grounds, Oceanview, in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday December 21.

Apart from Wizkid, Banky, Niyola, Skales and others, many Nigerian acts from different generations are also expected to hit the stage in what many have tagged the concert of the year.

According to a spokesperson for R28, The Baddest concert ‘will feature themed performances, big band sets, and all the electricity you’d expect to find in a truly international concert of this kind’.

Meanwhile, Banky W, who’s one of Nigeria’s most celebrated singers and performers, has said the Christmas concert organized by his label Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and respected events company R28, is a special Christmas gift to Nigerians from both organizations.

W, who will headline the concert with his EME colleagues Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, Shaydee and others, with support from friends from here and abroad, says The Baddest concert is ‘the kind of gift no money can buy’.

‘’We’re truly grateful to Nigerians for the support and I hope they’ll come out on Friday December 21, so we can have an opportunity to say thank you…’

The Baddest concert holds at 7Pm this Friday December 21, at The Grounds, Oceanview, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Apart from Wizkid, Banky, Niyola, Skales and others, many Nigerian acts from different generations are also expected to hit the stage in what many have tagged the concert of the year.

According to a spokesperson for R28, The Baddest concert ‘will feature themed performances, big band sets, and all the electricity you’d expect to find in a truly international concert of this kind’

 Watch the teaser for Road to The Baddest” concert here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6b5p96-mc8

THE EME CREW, DJ EXCLUSIVE, SHAYDEE, WIZZY, NIYIOLA, SKALES & BANKY W