Psquare, Wizkid, Vector emerge top winners at The Headies 2012

Wizkid at The Headies 2012

The 2012 edition of one of Africa’s most prestigious entertainment awards shows The Headies took place on Saturday, October 20, 2012, hosted by singer Omawumi and rapper M.I

The show, which took place at the expo hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites for the third time in a row, can be described as a mixture of sorts – depending on who and how you saw the show.

Rapper Vector might consider himself the biggest winner of the night; after receiving his first ever ‘Headie’ in the ‘Best Rap Single’ category for his hit ‘Angeli’ featuring 9ice, the lanky rapper also picked up the ‘Lyricist on the Roll’ award which was presented by the five-time winner of that category, Modenine.

The awards show saw Psquare return to the Headies’ honours list after a two-year hiatus. After receiving six nominations, the pop twin duo with their ‘Invasion’ album won not one, but two awards – in the ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best R&B-Pop Album’ categories. In addition, elder brother Jude Okoye also received the award for ‘Best Music Video,’ beating tough competition from Clarence Peters.

The biggest award of the night ‘Artiste of the Year’ went to EME signee Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun. The 22-year-old, who was the third and final act to walk away with two awards was also awarded the ‘Revelation of the Year’ award. ‘I want to thank you all for supporting me‘, Wizzy said as he picked up his second award.

PHOTOS: Project Fame winners receive car prizes

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By Osagie Alonge

Project Fame winner Ayo poses in his new toy…

As promised the top three winners at the recently concluded fifth season of the MTN Project Fame talent show in addition to their prize money have also received their car prize.

Beaming with smiles AYO (winner), Marvelous (first runner up) and Adetoun (2nd runner up) were given a Toyota RAV4, Corrola and Yaris respectively.

Check out more photos below

Venus and Serena Williams in Lagos: Amstel Malta Breaks the Mould

Here’s another great reason to get excited over the Williams Sisters tour, coming to Lagos from 30^th October to 2^nd November – Amstel Malta becomes the Official Drink for Breaking the Mould Williams Sisters Tour. Now, fans of Venus and Serena Williams are guaranteed refreshing vitality as they enjoy the wonderful sport of Tennis with a companion that leaves them feeling renewed with every sip. 

 

The organizers have also announced a special 10% discount on all Classic and VIP tickets purchased, as long as this promo code (WS102012) is presented at the online point of purchase. Tickets are still available at selected Chicken Republic outlets and www.afritickets.com. 

The sisters are scheduled to pitch their skills against one another in an exhibition match scheduled for the 2^nd of November at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club; host a special tennis clinic for kids between the ages of 8 and 14; and dazzle at a glamorous gala night put together in their honor at Federal Palace Hotel. To find out how you can be a part of this, please log on to www.nigeria.africabtm.com or www.facebook.com/nigeriaBTM . You can also get official updates; participate in games to win tickets, autographs and much more by following @nigeriaBTM via www.twitter.com/nigeriaBTM

Event Schedule:

• 30th October  - ARRIVAL
• 31st  October - PRESS CONFERENCE & TENNIS CLINIC- IKOYI CLUB
• 1st  November - GALA DINNER 
• 2nd  November - EXHIBITION MATCH- LAGOS LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Venus and Serena Williams in Lagos: Amstel Malta Breaks the Mould

Here’s another great reason to get excited over the Williams Sisters tour, coming to Lagos from 30^th October to 2^nd November – Amstel Malta becomes the Official Drink for Breaking the Mould Williams Sisters Tour. Now, fans of Venus and Serena Williams are guaranteed refreshing vitality as they enjoy the wonderful sport of Tennis with a companion that leaves them feeling renewed with every sip. 

 

The organizers have also announced a special 10% discount on all Classic and VIP tickets purchased, as long as this promo code (WS102012) is presented at the online point of purchase. Tickets are still available at selected Chicken Republic outlets and www.afritickets.com. 

The sisters are scheduled to pitch their skills against one another in an exhibition match scheduled for the 2^nd of November at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club; host a special tennis clinic for kids between the ages of 8 and 14; and dazzle at a glamorous gala night put together in their honor at Federal Palace Hotel. To find out how you can be a part of this, please log on to www.nigeria.africabtm.com or www.facebook.com/nigeriaBTM . You can also get official updates; participate in games to win tickets, autographs and much more by following @nigeriaBTM via www.twitter.com/nigeriaBTM

Event Schedule:

• 30th October  - ARRIVAL
• 31st  October - PRESS CONFERENCE & TENNIS CLINIC- IKOYI CLUB
• 1st  November - GALA DINNER 
• 2nd  November - EXHIBITION MATCH- LAGOS LAWN TENNIS CLUB

The Headies 2012: And The Nominees Are…

The official list of nominations for this year’s HEADIES (formerly known as HipHop World Awards) has been released. There are no real surprises considering the time-frame used to determine the list (March 2011 – February 2012). See the full list below.
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)
Everybody Loves Ice Prince – Ice Prince
The Invasion – P-Square
Superstar – Wizkid
Super C Season – Naeto C

Contestants for face of Sylvia Hair

         Chinazom Sandra Mbagwu                 Rita Onyemaechi                        Chinyere Dick

                    Tope Senbanjo                            Pamela Efa Eteng                           Joy Oya

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Davido, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Terry G rock The Headies 2012 nominees party

By Osagie Alonge

Davido, Phyno, Ice Prince, Iceberg Slim, Sound Sultan, Iyanya, Jay Sleek, Flowssick, Chidinma

 The 2012 edition of The Headies will hold on Saturday, October 20, 2o12, but the excitement has been on for weeks.

Last Saturday, a nominees party was held at the Cool World retail shop, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was attended by a host of celebs, especially those nominated for this year’s awards.

Guests included Sound Sultan, Ice Prince, Davido, Terry G, Iyanya, Vector, Chidinma, Dammy Krane, Flowssick, Phyno, DJ Spinall and a host of others. The event was hosted by Toke Makinwa and Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere.

30 feared dead in Ogun as Coaster bus plunges into River

No fewer than 33 passengers were feared  dead yesterday  when a coaster bus loaded with passengers skidded-off  a dual carriage bridge and plunged into a river at J4, Ogbere -Ijebu stretch of the Sagamu – Ore expressway, in Ijebu East Local government area of Ogun state.

It was gathered that the bus sank immediately it plunged into the river and was reportedly swept away from the point of entry to the river.


It was learnt that, there were  three survivors who include  a pregnant woman who were said to have been   hung between a tree branch.

Confirming the incident, the Unit Commander, Ijebu – Ode Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Seidu Isah Osilama, said the FRSC  opera-tives   arrived at the scene of the accident few minutes after it occurred.

He however said  that  they were able to rescue the three survivors because, according to him, they fell off the bus and landed on a tree.

According to him, the  rescue effort would require crane and divers to ascertain the location of the bus and the passengers inside the water.
He said  no one knows  the exact number of passengers in the bus or the casualty figure as they are still in the water.

The survivors have been taken to hospital in Ore in Ondo state.

The Head of Operation of the FRSC in Ogun, Mrs Cecilia Alao also, said  that the accident occurred at about 12 noon when the driver of the 36-seater coastal bus slept off.

Alao said that the exact number of passengers and the registration number of the vehicle were yet to be ascertained.

She said that all the victims, apart from the driver, were women travelling from Lagos to Benin to attend a burial ceremony.

The FRSC head of operations, who described the rescue operation as difficult, said that the command engaged the services of local divers who helped to rescued three of the passengers.

‘’We also hired a crane to pull the vehicle from the driver but after trying from 12 p.m to 6 p.m, we could not find the bus and other victims apart from the three.

‘’All other efforts to locate the vehicle and the victims proved abortive, the operation will continue over the night as we are not going to relent in our efforts,” she said.

Source: Vanguard