One of Hennessy Artistry’s most engaging series The VS Class is back for the third season! Since its premiere in 2014, it has become one of radio’s strongest shows where up-and-coming rap MCs showcase their talent to millions of people. To show it’s appreciation to a music genre which has played an important role in…
Month: August 2016
Lagos Fashion Awards: Organizers To Unveil Nominees Soon
Organisers of the Lagos Fashion Awards 2016 have said it would soon announce nominees for the ceremony. In a stamen made available to Aproko247, Royhills Fashion House said it appreciates the “general public, sponsors, partners and most especially the social media community for a successful nominee submission phase which ended on August 31, 2016.” It…
Obesere Grabs New Deal
The Asakasa Fuji crooner, Abass Akande Qudus Obesere, fondly called paramount king of music, PK1ST, by his admirers, has landed a three-year distribution deal with an international distribution company called Blue Pie Productions. The firm is one of the world leading distributing and publishing companies in the world, representing over 4000 artistes and over 350…
Lagos Assembly Starts Live-streaming Of Plenary Sessions
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced live-streaming of its plenary sessions. The record breaking feat commenced on Monday, August 29, 2016 when members of the House resumed plenary after a month recess. The Majority Leader of the House, Sanai Agunbiade, who announced the commencement of the live streaming exercise at plenary sitting of…
Ojude Oba Festival Committee Lauds Goldberg On Support For Culture
The 2016 Ojude Oba Festival Committee has lauded Goldberg Lager Beer for its commitment and unflinching support towards preserving cultural values and traditional institutions. Otunba Olabode Osinusi, Chairman of the Festival Planning Committee stated this last Monday at the World Press Conference held at the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Golden Jubilee Centre in Ijebu Ode,…
Harnessing Traditional Source Markets to Foster Tourism Growth in Nigeria
Olukayode Kolawole Nigeria is blessed with rich natural resources. These resources have, no doubt, contributed meaningfully to the economic growth and development of the country. While some of these resources have been reproduced into things of greater value, such as gold and PMS, DPK, AGO and LPFO products, others are being preserved as tourism attractions…
Majek Fashek, SHiiKANE, Others Thrill Fans At Notting Hill Carnival
The 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival dubbed the #LagosCorner this year lived up to its billing as ‘THE’ place to be during the carnival weekend. The event which was one in a series of events celebrating the Love Lagos Weekend in London was headlined by Nigerian female group SHiiKANE…
Nigerian Idol Winner Evelle Gets New Record Deal
Winner of the 2014 edition of Nigerian Idol, Evelle and talented Nigerian artiste, Buckwylla, have been signed by the record label arm of burgeoning entertainment company, ACI Records as the first two recording artistes on the label. The company which is a subsidiary of ACI Entertainment is patterned after international entertainment and recording companies with…
Photos From Quilox Ultra Pool Party
On Sunday, August 28, 2016, the much-awaited Vegas themed pool party, the Quilox Ultra Pool Party, was held. The event, which was the Arabian themed edition, saw the presence of movers and shakers of the nightlife in Lagos. Quilox said the success of the edition is owed to its loyal customers who regardless of the…
FCMB Supports 2016 Ojude Oba Festival To Boost Tourism
***Felicitates with Ijebuland First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has thrown its weight behind the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The bank explained that its continuous support of the Festival is borne out of its commitment to celebrate and preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, while also boosting the tourism sector in line with…