MEET THE WINNERS OF THE MAIDEN EDITION OF 2FACE PEACE AWARDS

 

Kyenpiya Jessica Makan-Nyabam set up CLAPAI (Child Love And Protection Advocacy Initiative) Orphanage, Jos in 2006 to cater for children orphaned, affected or infected by HIV/AIDS. They also care for children outside the orphanage. She set it up with her husband, Emmanuel, an ex-professional footballer, who uses sports to engage the older youth in the community to foster peace.



Another winner was the Aminu Garba Sidi led Christian Muslim Peace Movement based in Bauchi and Jos. Consisting of some young volunteers, the group engages in conflict mediation, peace sensitization and other activities in schools and communities and NYSC camps as well as being contact persons and mobilizers for other peace projects in Nigeria.

Zainab Sandah is involved in mobilizing and assisting the conflict prone Rigassa community in Kaduna in their efforts to access public sector education. She assisted in setting up a VSAT with computers for a community skills centre.

2FACE PEACE AWARDS WINNERS SMILE HOME WITH MILLIONS OF NAIRA

Not less than N3million was given out to winners of the 2Face Peace Awards put together by 2Face Reachout Foundation in commemoration of the World Peace Day at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
The star-studded event was one of the activities put together by the Nigerian pop legend’s foundation to support young Nigerians working towards peace in the country.


According to Efe Omorogbe of Now Muzik, “the winners were selected from a cross section of young Nigerians who are running projects targeted at promoting peace in the country thus developing the nation.”

The winners; Kyenpiya Jessica Makan-Nyabam of the CLAPAI (Child Love And Protection Advocacy Initiative) Orphanage, Jos., Zainab Sandah in Kaduna and Christian Muslim Peace Movement, Bauchi and Jos received N1million each from 2Face.

In his remark, 2Face encouraged the winners not to relent in their efforts at promoting peace and helping the poor in the society while also calling on other young Nigerians to imbibe the culture of peaceful existence.


“As award winners, you are now peace ambassadors. People will be more interested in what you do. You have to continue to maintain the high standards you have set,” 2Face advised them.

NOW MUZIK IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE BUZZING MVP , SAYS EFE

2face Foundation flagged off it’s a million voices for peace (MVP) project last Saturday and Now Muzik, the label managing the legend, was not left out in the successful history making event. Mr. Efe Omorogbe, CEO of Now Muzik, speaks further on it.

We are stepping up
We don’t have plans to repeat the launch; we’ve done the flag off. We would step up the campaign to have people register. The foundation is in the process of redesigning its programmes and they would unveil it very soon. We would execute going forward. There is going to be a lot activities but definitely not a re-launch.

It’s really buzzing
We have a lot of media partners. We also have a tech partner; Airtel offered their support in terms of reaching subscribers from its pool of customers. They are pushing messages. Our television and radio partners are also playing their parts. There is a lot of online buzz from our online partners also.

There are responses already, organizations and individuals have been calling to know how they can partner with 2face Foundation.

We are starting in Nigeria but it is a global thing
It’s a global community. Unfortunately, peace is something that is badly needed here in Nigeria. We are still trying to come to terms with the mayhem in Kenya over the last couple of days.

Technically, we are Nigerians, the foundation is here so also is 2face, we have a crisis situation on our hand so it is only logical that the campaign starts here but it is by no means intended to be limited to just Nigeria.

The outlook is global. For now the focus is peace building. Everywhere there is need for serious peace building effort, the foundation is very enthusiastic to partner with other oganisations and individuals working toward the same goal.

Just two days old but great impact
We flagged off two days ago and already we are in partnership with the National Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution. We supported and participated in the World Peace Day march and we also had the 2face Peace Awards ceremony on Saturday (September 21).

As we speak, we are already looking at areas where we can immediately work together to create maximum impact. Very well established organizations with track records like DFID and UNDP are also already in talks with the foundation for collaboration.
 

MVP: 2FACE ON PEACE TRIP TO JOS

2face and Archbishop Ben Kwashi

 As a build up to the upcoming 2face Foundation’s Million Voices for Peace (MVP) launch in Abuja, 2face embarked on a sensitization trip to Plateau State.

On arrival, the peace ambassador addressed the press at the Apurimac Centre, Jos where he briefed the press on the purpose of his visit which is primarily to promote peace and development. He also had dinner with the Archbishop Of Jos, Archbishop Ben Kwashi, later in the evening.

2face started the following day with a 6 a.m mass at the St Monica's Catholic Church, Rantya before proceeding to the Apurimac vocational/skills acquisition center where he interacted with the youths and the physically challenged people there.

2frace interacting with the physically challenged youths at the Apurimac vocational/skills acquisition cente

Although the governor, Jonah Jang, was out of the country, 2face was well received by the Deputy Governor, Ignatius Longjam and other top government officials.

After intimating the government of his mission through his Foundation, the deputy governor offered some advice for the advancement of peace.

The youths in the warring community of Angwan Rukuba also had the privilege of meeting with the living legend who gave them useful talk on shunning violence, drug abuse and all vices. He also advised them to avoid being used by politicians during elections as the local government election will hold in December 2013.

2face climaxed the day with a visit to the Muslim community in the Central Mosque area where he also give short peace talk.

On his return to the hotel, he had a short chat with the press and members of civil societies present.

 

2FACE TO “STAY” WITH SOUTH AFRICA’S ZAHARA

2Face has just recorded a new single entitled, Stay, with the beautiful South African musician, Zahara. The song is part of her sophomore album, Phendula (a Xhosa word for 'Turn Things Around') which will drop later this month.

Zahara is an AfroSoul South African musician who is famous for her song, Loliwe. Her debut album which was released in 2011 is also of the same name and went platinum in just 13 days after its release. She went on to win seven individual awards including Best Female Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year at the 2012 South African Music Awards.

SWEET MAMA: DAMMY KRANE REUNITES WITH MUM AT NEA AWARDS

It was indeed a touching moment for Hypertek/Now Muzik artiste, Dammy Krane and his mum at the just concluded Nigeria Entertainment Awards which held in New York.

The singer's mum has been living in the United States for over ten years while he stayed back in Nigeria to chase his dreams.

During his performance, he called his mum out, introduced her to the audience as they shared an emotional hug.

The young sensation took to twitter to express his feelings, he tweeted "words cant express how I am feeling, 10 years since Ive seen my mother... excited!!"

ROCKSTEADY SHOOTS 'MY LOVE' VIDEO

Hypertek/Now Muzik artiste , Rocksteady is busy pushing his career .

The video for his My Love song was shot last week at Badagry beach by award winning Clarence Peters.

Release date of the video would be announced soon.

NOW MUZIK RECORDINGS AND MANAGEMENT SIGN ROMEO

Ugwudike Romeo also known as 'ROMEO' is an enthusiastic rapper whose rise to fame started after his band, Crystals, won the 2012 Star Quest talent hunt.

Although he has enjoyed a one year stay with his band at Now Muzik recordings and management, he recently got signed as an individual artiste with the ace entertainment company.

He expressed his excitement with these words “It has always been my dream to be signed to a reputable company like Now Muzik, my joy knows no bound as I share management home with veterans such as 2face Idibia, Timi Dakolo and J Martins; It has been very interesting working with Now Muzik as a member of Crystals this past year, I look forward to a productive stay as an individual artiste”.

The deal will see him record three albums in five years.

ROCKSTEADY NOW SIGNED TO NOW MUZIK MANAGEMENT

It is correct to say that the Now Muzik family is steadily growing in size with the recent signing of Hypertek artiste, Ibrahim Olalekan Oboromboro aka Rocksteady to its management company.

The artiste who has released a good number of singles in the past and who was also featured in 2face Idibia’s Omo No Dulling song alongside label mate Dammy Krane joins label boss 2face Idibia, Dammy Krane, and recently signed rapper, Romeo, at Now Muzik.

According to his primary manager, Chinedu Adiegwu, “the deal will see the singer do three album in five years, and solid plans have already kicked off to ensure his successful stay at NowMuzik”