Queen Moda: The bold new signing on Now Muzik label

Queen Moda, as a brand, embodies level headedness, boldness, audacious faith, insatiable yearning for depth and euphoric creativity.

Born Chito Ann Deborah Akwueh in Benin City, Queen Moda who grew up in Lagos is an educational management and policy degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Okah, who has always been passionate about creative and performing arts.

Her first officially released single is Stubborn Girl.

Queen Moda is presently an On Air Personality with Silverbird's Rhythm 95.7FM,Awka where she anchors three shows (Rhythm and Soul, Holla at the Eastside and Gospel vibez).

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Queen Moda on Now Muzik label

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - RENOWNED SINGER, 2FACE IDIBIA LOSES DAD.

It has been officially announced that one of Africa finest singers, 2face Idibia, has lost his father.

According to a statement from Now Muzik, Mr. Michael Agbo Idibia, a native of Okpokwu Edumoga in Benue State was born on July 25, 1946.

Mr. Idibia was an alumnus of Kansas State University, USA, and retired from the Ministry of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.

He is survived by wife, Mrs. Rose Owoyi Idibia, children: Steven Idibia, Innocent '2face' Idibia‎, Hyacinth Idibia and Oche Idibia, grand-children, and siblings.‎

Burial arrangements will be announced soon.

May his soul rest in peace.

Righteousman drops another single, Babylon Man

Following the positive response to NO!, Righteousman follows up with a new single, Babylon Man. The audio and video teaser of the inspirational song was simultaneously released on Friday and the full length video followed immediately.
According to Righteousman, “A Babylon man enjoys the pleasure of cheating, violence in all spheres, drugs among other vices. This song is a call for attitudinal change on their part.”
Babylon Man is produced by Chris Okoro and Righteousman. The instrumental is laced with reggae trademark guitar rhythms with a thumping raga drumming. This results in a groovy and smooth reggae joint that will surely intrigue fans of reggae music.

The video, directed by Righteousman, was shot in the neighbourhood of Festac, Lagos. It features Righteousman delivering energetic performance shots thus giving his message a face.

As a gospel artiste using reggae music as medium to get his message across, Righteousman had called for an end to violence through NO! which was released earlier this year.
He is currently working on an album titled Save Nigeria that would be released under a joint venture deal with Tongues of Unity and Now Muzik.

Romeo Drops First Single, Booty Near You

Booty Near You is the first single from Now Muzik artiste, Romeo. With relatable lyrics, metaphors and brilliant word play, the song is in appreciation of the unique figure of the African woman.
The single is a production of Now Muzik in house producer Spyke. The beat is set to take Hip Hop music back to the club scene which has been dominated by pop music in recent times.

As a singer and a rapper, Romeo ‘s unique vocal texture in Booty Near You is a sure to keep good music lovers on their feet.

Onitsha born Ugwudike Romeo was raised in the entertainment city of Lagos and having participated in several talent shows got his big break when, along with Crystal Band, won the Nigeria Breweries Limited organised event, Star Quest.

The band recorded an album, Elevated, in 2012 under the aegis of Now Muzik. However, the young and energetic artiste decided to pursue a solo career which has produced this single.

Romeo is also a member of the Loos Kollectiv, a hip hop ensemble with an affiliation to Now Muzik, their first single Take Over was released last week to great reception.

Now Muzik is home to other great and talented artistes like 2face, Tony Oneweek, Naeto C, Rocksteady, RIghteousman, Efa, K Slim, and Loos Kollectiv.

2Face ‘Ascension’ Album to be released July 21

In an effort to further promote African music and his skills as a music legend, 2Face Idibia will release his sixth studio album, ‘Ascension’ on July 21, according to a statement from 960 Music.

The title leans on the Biblical tale of the death and resurrection and eventual ascension of Christ which heralded bigger and better things (especially for his followers).

Sequel to the release date, world’s most loved champagne, Moet & Chandon, will tomorrow (July 19) host the music icon to a night of extraordinary entertainment to celebrate ‘Ascension’.

2Face would be presented with a Limited Edition Moёt Nectar Impérial Rosé bottle.

The Ascension is available for pre-order from Konga.com at the link below:

http://www.konga.com/2face-ascension-music/

NEA 2014: Efe Omorogbe for Entertainment Exec of the year

Now Muzik’s outstanding place in the entertainment industry was further enhanced with the nomination of its chief strategist, Efe Omorogbe, in the upcoming Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

He was nominated in the Entertainment Executive of the Year category for the 9^th edition of the prestigious award which will hold on Sunday, August 31, 2014 in New York, USA.

He was nominated alongside EMoney, illbliss, Okwudili, Steve X3m, Ayo Animashaun and Don Jazzy.

Voting has started!

 

Peace: 2face collaborates with the Red Cross Society of Nigeria (PHOTOS)

COSON Chairman, Tony Okoroji (2nd left) and Efe Omorogbe (Ist right) joined other representatives of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.

Efe Omorogbe (Ist right) with other representatives of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.

From left: COSON Chairman, Tony Okoroji, Essence, 2face K Slim and Romeo at the event.

2face with representatives of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.

Romeo, K Slim and Efe Omorogbe

COSON Chairman, Tony Okoroji and 2face

Helen Abutu of NM Encore, 2face and Rhiemen Omorogbe and other representatives of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria.

Now Muzik’s Loos Kollectiv is out with Take Over

Loos Kollectiv, a hip hop ensemble on the label of Now Muzik, is set to take over the airwaves with its new single aptly titled Take Over.

Take Over is full of metaphors and wordplays. The well crafted hook of the J Sleek produced song is sure to excite fans of Hip Hop music in Nigeria. Hip Hop is a very competitive genre and with four rappers on one track the competition was fierce (although friendly), each rapper brought their own unique flow and delivery to the song.

Loos Kollectiv is a hip hop ensemble consisting of rappers, producers, writers, singers, poets, B-Boys and Deejays working directly or indirectly with Now Muzik in management, label or allied scenarios. On this track you have a lyrical onslaught from Jayce, PKD, Romeo and Butafly.

Jayce (Mafoitan Oladipupo) is a wiz with indigenous Yoruba rap. The Business Administration undergraduate of Yaba College of Technology’s love for music and entertainment has seen him go on to become a social director in his department, affording him opportunities to perform and win fans across campuses in Lagos.

Ever since wining 2011 Star Quest with his group, Crystals wherein they dropped their Elevated album a year later, Romeo (Romeo Ugwudike) has garnered enough recording and performance experiences to make pursue a solo career under Now Muzik. The energetic performer gave his all in this new single.

PKD (Perekeme Dubre) is a Warri born and bred rapper with a unique voice and style of rap which blends Warri Pidgin with English. PKD was an opening act in 2Face Idibia’s Campus Connect Tour, he appeared on the Million Voices For Peace song (Break The Silence) which also features 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Rigtheousman, Jo El, Ferre Galo and Samini. PKD is also a writer and content creator.

 Lois Osuoha aka Butafly is a femcee with a vicious delivery, her debut mixtape Butafly Rap Trap (BRT) in which she featured MI, Terry Tha Rapman, Godwon and Koffi was released last year and enjoys massive airplay even as she is working on a new single.  

Break the Silence paid a visit to Trace Urban (PHOTOS)

Jo El, Essence and 2Face



Jo El, Essence, K Slim and PKD

Jo El, Righteousman and 2Face

2Face

K Slim

PKD

RIGHTEOUSMAN RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR NO! IN CONJUNCTION WITH NOW MUZIK.

Tongues of Unity Records’ artist, Righteousman, debuts the video of his single, “No!” in partnership with Now Muzik. The video of the single which is off an unreleased project to be titled “Save Nigeria”, was shot in various locations within Lagos and features a host of cameo appearances from some of the biggest names within the music industry, both past and present. Some of the cameo appearances featured in the video include, 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Mode 9,Orits Wiliki, Ade Bantu, Dele Taiwo, African China Daddy Showkey, Sunny Nneji, Ras Kimono, and Buchi. Other cameos include, DJ Tee, Lord of Ajasa, Felix Duke, Frank De Nero, Black Face, Terry G, Elajoe, Obiwon, Osita Iheme, K Slim, Romeo and more.

With the recent spate of violence caused by religious insurgents, political turmoil, and corruption in all facets of our existence, the release of the video for the single NO! could not have been scheduled for a more appropriate time than this. The song is conscious as it echoes the frustration of the average Nigerian as we watch our country being edged towards anarchy with no decisive intervention coming from our leaders.

Righteousman is a music artist whose genre of expression tends towards reggae. He is signed to Tongues of Unity Entertainment Company that has entered into a joint venture with Now Muzik to proffer label/management solution services on his project.

Now Muzik is Nigeria's premiere 360 degrees entertainment solutions company with primary focus on music. At Now Muzik, we partner with our clients to device and execute the strategies to earn the little results that snowball into major brand marketing strides, thriving careers and sustained market leadership position. Subsidiaries of the company include Now Muzik Recordings, Now Muzik Management, Buckwyld Media, Scriptorial PR and NM Encore which is the events arm of the company.

Now Muzik has represented some of the industry’s biggest names including Sunny Neji,  Paul Play Dairo, Rugged man, ill Bliss, Obiwon, Niyola, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, Faze, Timi Dakolo, Mr. Raw and many more. The company currently has in its management and/or label roaster top talents like J. Martins, Naeto C, EFA, Tony Oneweek, 2face Idibia, Rocksteady, K Slim, Romeo, Loos Kollectiv and hitmaker/producer J Sleek.

Naeto C joins Now Muzik

Soft spoken rapper, Naeto C has pitched his tent with one of the country’s finest entertainment management company, Now Muzik.

The Efe Omorogbe-managed outfit will manage the soaring career of the co-founder of World Famous Akademy who already has two albums in the market.

Born Naetochukwu Okeoma Chikwe, Naeto C’s first album (U Know My P) released in 2007 established him as a creative artist and producer with blockbuster single Kini Big Deal which was later followed in 2011 by his second album (Super C Season) with other successful singles 10 over 10 and 5 & 6.

The Biology graduate also have to his record other non album singles like I Gentle, Can u do it and Tony Montana (Bad Pass) featuring D’Banj even as his newest singles Finish Work and Limited Edition off his forthcoming album is enjoying massive airplay.

Exuding confidence, Naeto C said, “I believe so much in Now Muzik because of their pedigree. They are a seasoned management outfit, tested and trusted. I know I am in safe hands with them and we would soar higher together.”

2face, Tony Oneweek, Romeo, Rocksteady and K-Slim are some of the other artistes with Now Muzik Entertainment services.

The Forum to host 2face & friends at Afrobeats The ascension

 2Face Idibia will be performing live in London on May 3rd, at The Forum, Kentish Town 9-17 Highgate Road London NWS.

The show is tagged Afrobeats Ascension, it will be hosted by popular UK DJ; DJ Abrantee.

 2Face Idibia will be joined on stage by friends and colleagues including Sound Sultan, Dammy Krane, May7ven, Rock Steady and many more.

Romeo’s first video ready to hit market

One of the artistes on the label of Now Muzik, Romeo, has just finished shooting a video of one of his singles, his first with the leading record and management label.

Produced by Luke Biggins, Booty Near Me, was shot at Koga Studio and would be released simultaneously with the audio.

The choice of the renowned UK-based producer for the job is not far-fetched. According to Romeo’s manager, Tayo Elesin, “His pedigree is a core factor. He shot 2face’s Enter the Place, Dance in the Rain among other professional and excellent jobs.”

The club friendly song, according to Tayo will be a youth anthem in the country once they listen to it.

“We have put in so much into this work and we believe Super Romeo’s hard work and creativity really came to bear in the video. His unique style of music will make the single a youth anthem,” Tayo said.

It would be recalled that Romeo was part of the band, Crystals, that won year 2012 Star Quest talent hunt and he was signed as an individual artiste with Now Muzik in August 2013.

 

 

TONY ONEWEEK, K-SLIM BERTHS AT NOW MUZIK

Tony Oneweek

One of the foremost management solution outfits in the country, Now Muzik, is not relenting in its effort to make the music industry in Nigeria better with qualitative management of talents.

The duo of Tony Oneweek and K-Slim are the new additions to the outfit which already has 2face, J. Martins, Romeo and Rocksteady in its portfolio.  

 

Tony Oneweek, it would be recalled released his Gyration Master album in 1998 and it caught on like fever especially with hit tracks like Everybody gyrate, Onwa December and Okocha.

Last year, he released Ife Di Mma featuring 2Face. The track is an infusion of gyration, highlife and afrobeat.

His foray into politics in 2011, where he emerged a minority leader at the Anambra State House of Assembly, notwithstanding, Tony Oneweek is back.

Kosiso Henry Onwuekwe aka K-Slim, on the other hand, is an Afro hip hop artiste who dropped a single, Logo, in 2009 and was the winner of Anambra Music Talent Show Season 1 in December 2013.

 

K-Slim had performed on the same stage as some of the finest in the music industry in the country; J. Martins, MI, KC, PSquare, Flavour, Bracket, Ruggedman, Faze and the late MC Loph.

With confidence, K-Slim said, “Now Muzik is among the biggest name in the industry, I am very sure they will do everything possible to make my career a great one” even as he thank God for directing his path to Now Muzik.

 For Efe Omorogbe, who is at the helm of affairs at Now Muzik, it is a matter of presenting gorgeous music to music lovers all over the world.

 

“Like most signings, it starts with gorgeous music. Tony Oneweek and K Slim have materials that we enjoy intensely and are proud to present to and share with the world.

 

Oneweek is solid. Tested and trusted. K Slim is fresh and promising. Our expectations are high. We will, as always, activate the support mechanism and go for it,” he enthused.

 

Rocksteady Wows Fans At Club Vegas

Following his scintillating performance at the Trace Urban Social Media Week where he wowed fans with his unique style, Rocksteady thrilled fans at another club performance.
The Hypertek artist was hosted at Club Vegas Night Club in Ikeja. It was a night of fun and partying, as Club Vegas hosted the Hypertek Digital/960 Music signee, Rocksteady who is promoting his latest single My Love.
He performed a slew of hits including a medley of his old tunes like Hard Life and Ahead Of The Game which he recorded as part of Trybunal with Black Face, he capped his performance with his latest single, My Love.
The Now Muzik-managed act was very pleased with the turn-out of his fans, promising to give them fresh materials to rock to the whole year through. The gig kicked off a series of promotional Club appearances. 

 

Rocksteady and K-Slim

 

NOW MUZIK PARTIES WITH TRACE URBAN AT SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK OPENING PARTY

 Now Muzik took the lead to start off the Trace Urban-packaged Social Media Week (SMW) on Monday 16^th of February 2014.
Venue of the SMW, Pravada Nite Club, was filled with exciting club goers to have an equally exciting fun. They were not disappointed as Now Muzik artistes, Romeo and Rocksteady were joined by newly signed K Slim and Tony One Week to thrill them with scintillating performances.
The artistes’ performance left the audience asking for more. “K Slim and Romeo are fresh breath of air in the entertainment industry and I would really want to hear more from them,” said an enthusiastic music lover.

SIR VICTOR UWAIFO JOINS 2FACE AT HYPERTEK DIGITAL

Now Muzik managed African legend, 2face, was all smiles as the rank of Hypertek Digital swells by the coming on board of one of Nigeria’s longest performing and multi-talented artiste Sir Victor Uwaifo.


With over 50 years musical experience and several awards to his name, Uwaifo has promised to dazzle Nigerians more as he joins the younger generation of Dammy Krane and Rocksteady at Hypertek.

2FACE IDIBIA AND EFE OMOROGBE LISTED AMONG MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN NIGERIA'S ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

Leading Nigerian entertainment website, Net NG has published a special edition listing the most influential people in Nigerian entertainment and it is not surprising that Africa's biggest artiste, 2face Idibia made the list.

Also on the list is Efe Omorogbe, C.E.O of Nigeria's premiere talent management company, Now Muzik which is management home to 2face Idibia.

Below is an extract from Net NG about 2face Idibia and Efe Omorogbe




2FACE IDIBIA : From his artistry to passion for change,the pop king of Africa has continued to use his music as a muse to influence all. Through his foundation, '2face Idibia Reach-out Foundation', Idibia an icon by every definition, has dedicated a great amount of time, effort and resources towards reaching out to fellow humans in need.



EFE OMOROGBE : The co-founder and HNIC of Nigeria's leading talent management company, Now Muzik, Omorogbe continues to be a mojor force in the development of entertainment in Nigeria. He recently setup Now Muzik en.Core, a sister company which handles events and campaigns.

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 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.