2FACE WINS AGAIN WITH TIMELESS AFRICAN QUEEN

Barely a week after clinching an award for Best Afro Pop Video at the the 2013 NMVA, 2face Idibia has done it again with the timeless African Queen.

African Queen came top as the Song of the Decade at the Caribbean African American Nations, CAAN Music Award last Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The star studded show was perfectly opened by Timi Dakolo who rendered the National Anthem to the admiration of guests. He also thrilled them with some of his songs.

The Silverbird Group – packaged even came to a close with performance by the legend, 2face.

HOW TO VOTE FOR 2FACE IDIBIA AND TIMI DAKOLO (NMVA 2013)

It's no longer  news that Now Muzik artistes, 2face Idibia and Timi Dakolo were nominated for 2013 NMVA.

To vote for them, visit www.livebeats.net  and click on the 'VOTE' tab , or go straight to http://www.livebeats.net/vote.html  , scroll down and search for Best Afro Pop Video to vote 2face Idibia's  'Blood On The Dance Floor' and Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video to vote Timi Dakolo's 'Great Nation'

The Awards would hold on the 15th of November at Muson center, Lagos.

TIMI DAKOLO GETS NOMINATED FOR 2013 NMVA AWARDS

The video of the patriotic song, Great Nation by Timi Dakolo, has been nominated in the Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video category for Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2013.

Voting procedure would be communicated shortly.

A TIMI DAKOLO PREMIERE: SEND DOWN THE RAIN ( A timeless remake of the MajekFashek hit)

Coming off the success of the Nigerian national anthem alter ego track ‘Great Nation’ and the 60’s themed ‘Yes, I do’, Africa’s vocal enigma ‘ TimiDakolo’ is back with perhaps the greatest single of 2013 off his soon to be released ‘ Songs I Love to Sing’ EP. 

This time, the premiere Nigerian Idol has teamed up with uber talented producer ‘CobhamsAsuquo ‘for a timeless remake of MajekFashek’s mega hit ‘Send down the Rain’.

Timi's version of 'Send down the rain' is   delivered over a mix of exciting instrumentals and matched with his trademark vocals which massages its listener into utter sensual relaxation from its beginning  and peaks into a colorful medley of beautiful notes.

"Songs I love to Sing is a special project because it affords me an opportunity to record some of the songs that have inspired and continue to inspire me as a song writer and singer" Timi states.

Rhiemen Omorogbe of Now Muzik, Timi's management pairs. "This single is the perfect lead for a project as important as this. The elegance and power of the original which was delivered by one of Africa’s greatest musical talents of all time and the relevance of the message to the current situation in Africa makes it the perfect first step in this extra-ordinary journey.  It is intended to continue on a positive note in 2013. He further explains, "We want everyone to be able to recognize Timi’s talents in full; This song will help fans appreciate Timi better as an artiste and re-emphasize what he represents".

Send  down the rain is a cry for hope, a conjunction of beautiful memories ,a homage to fallen soldiers, a celebration of well-deserved rewards ; and lastly whatever you want it to be.

Songs I love to Sing; The EP is a collection of classic covers of some of the greatest songs ever recorded. The EP is scheduled to be released in August 2013.

TIMI DAKOLO, SEYI SHAY AND OTHERS TO GRACE CRYSTALS 'ELEVATED' ALBUM LAUNCH

It will indeed be a memorable Industry Nite event for good music lovers, artistes and industry heavy weights who will gather at Get Arena , Lekki, Lagos on the 20^th of February, 2013 to launch the much anticipated 10 track ‘Elevated’ album by Crystals band . 

Crystals band is an exciting Nigerian Boy/Girl band consisting of six members; rapper (Romeo), two female lead vocalists (Slimberry, Apholyzty), drummer (Emma Blow), keyboardist (Dammy Keys) and bass guitarist (G Base).

After winning the 2012 edition of the Nigerian Breweries Plc organized talent hunt competition, Star Quest, they got signed to Now Muzik recordings and subsequently released two singles off the Elevated album; 'Gbe Sun Mo Mi' and the melodious afro pop, 'Ringtone’.

Since signing up with Now Muzik, the band with a ‘crystal effect’ has performed at various shows to the admiration of good music lovers, thus gradually becoming a prominent figure in mainstream music and youth culture with an increasing number of fans. 

Celebrities to grace the occasion include Timi Dakolo and Seyi Shay among others. There will also be performances by Harrysong, Samklef, Efa, Presh (from the former group – KC Presh) and Butafly who was also featured on the album. 

Production credits on ‘Elevated’ goes to top notch producers; Samklef, Del B, Shizzy, Harrysong, George Nathaniel, J. Sleek, Spyke, Phat E and the renowned OJB Jezreel. 

The launch is supported by Star, el Canaral, Beat fm, Trace Urban, Spinlet, My streetz and NM En.core and will mark the band’s second live headline performance at the popular Industry Nite event.

GREAT NATION AT NOKIA ASHA UNVEILING

The unofficial Naija anthem, 'Great Nation' was beautifully and soulfully rendered by the main man himself, Timi Dakolo recently. The select audience at the global unveiling and one year anniversary of Nokia Asha, held at the Times Square Event centre, were spell bound and glued to their seats listening to the thought provoking song from off Timi's 'Beautiful Noise' album.

 

TIMI DAKOLO EXCITES KENYANS AT 'THE EVENING'

Timi Dakolo performing with Kenyan songstress Dela

Kenyans were thrilled beyond expectation last Saturday November 17 when one of Africa’s amazing singers; Timi Dakolo gave a wonderful performance on the stage of a concert tagged The Evening at the Safari Park Hotel.

The concert, a production of Opa Williams, was organized to raise funds for people living with disabilities and it also featured Ali Baba from Nigeria, who provided comic relief.

The audience was treated to performances by Chris Bittok, Safaricom Choir, Suzzana Owiyo and Scott the Violinist amongst others before Timi Dakolo took the stage.

The Now Muzik managed artiste rendered a spectacular performance of his hit songs, ‘Heaven’ with Eddie King and ‘Is It Over’ with Dela. 

 

The soulful singer has been involved in a number of charity work and just recently participated in raising hope for flood victims in Nigeria at the fund raising dinner put together by the presidential committee of flood relief and rehabilitation

D'BEAT GETS NOMINATED FOR 2012 NMVA

Many who closely followed the 2011 Star Quest talent hunt show were not surprised to see D’beat band emerge as winners. The band members displayed a ‘winning’ attitude from the very beginning until the day they were proclaimed the best band in fame land.

They were subsequently signed to Nigeria’s premiere management outfit, Now Muzik , thereby becoming management family members with some of Africa’s finest artises ; 2face Idibia, Tmi Dakolo and J.Martins.  The band has since performed in major concerts across Nigeria which includes but not limited to the Away and Beyond Concerts in Abuja and Port-Harcourt. 

D’beat’s debut single, oyoyo which was written and produced by Paul Play, co-produced and mixed by Del’B, easily made it to the playlist of good music lovers few hours after its release and the video, directed by fast rising Patrick Elis receives heavy rotation till date. 

Fast forward to November 2012, their toil and labour has no doubt taken them to greater heights as Oyoyo makes it to the nomination list alongside Timi Dakolo, Burna Boy and Dipp in the best RnB video category for 2012 Nigeria Music Video Award (NMVA) .  

The band boasts of a solid ten(10) track album titled “D’Beat Goes On” which was launched on the 5^th of July 2012 with production contributions from Paul Play, OJB Jezreel and Phat E amongst other top notch producers. 

Speaking on their nomination, they said, “It is a big thing for us to be nominated for such a prestigious award, it means we are doing something right and that our effort is recognized, we thank Nigeria Breweries for the platform offered to us, Now Muzik , for believing in us and expending themselves vigorously in our project, not forgetting our ever loving fans for their continuous  loyal support. We appreciate everyone and we hope to win our first ever award in our quest to be the number one band in Nigeria.” 

Voting for the NMVA starts on the 24^th of November (www.livebeats.net)   and the Awards will hold on the 20^th of December 2012 at the Exhibition hall of Eko Hotel and suites.  

Watch oyoyo here:  http://www.youtube.com/dbeatofficial

2FACE IDIBIA, J.MARTINS AND TIMI DAKOLO RAISE HOPE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

 

2face Idibia, Timi Dakolo and J.Martins, not only represent the best of the Nigerian music industry, they also share one thing in common, they call Now Muzik - Nigeria's foremost talent management company, 'home'. They took this common bond a step further on the 8th of November 2012 ,when they joined their voices to raise hope for the flood victims.

The event was a fund raising dinner put together by the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation and presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa.

 Rendering the thought provoking lyrics of his soul lifting, classic, Great Nation to the guests, Timi Dakolo evoked a sense of patriotism in every one present. Africa's finest, 2face Idibia, held the guest spellbound with a performance of his timeless hit 'See Me So', which emphasizes the need for us to be our brothers' keeper and see ourselves as one big family . Also, J. Martins' performance of his classic song, 'Cool Temper', was not only appropriate but also timely and encouraging.

The event, anchored by one of the co-chairmen of the committee Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was graced by captains of industry, top bureaucrats and high-profile advocates.

Over N11b was raised in cash and promissory donations for the flood victims and the President appealed to Nigerians and the international community to donate generously to the course because it is a tragedy that will melt the hardest of the heart.

TIMI DAKOLO’S GREAT NATION VIDEO DROPS!

 

 

“IT’S A WATERSHED MOMENT”, HE SAYS!

The eagerly anticipated video to Timi Dakolo’s awe-inspiring classic, Great Nation is out – officially and exclusively on- www.youtube.com/timidakolo The song widely considered as one of the most inspiring African- produced pieces of all time has repeatedly left audiences spell bound after every performance. From the closing ceremony of the 2011 National Sports festival in Port Harcourt through the Future Awards (where the video was premiered) to the Headies and countless other events, Timi’s powerful rendition easily penetrates the hearts and inspires the minds of Nigerians of all generations, backgrounds and creed. Great Nation inspires a sense of patriotism in uncommon proportions and offers something to believe in, a great reason to be proud of one’s “Nigerianess” and a belief that indeed, greatness is within our grasp.

Released by Lone Records/ Now Muzik and directed by the multi-award winning Clarence Peters, the video will hit TV platforms by the end of the week.

Timi expressed his happiness with the release of the video thus: “I am delighted that the Great Nation video has finally been delivered and the feedback so far has been wonderful. It was a very challenging exercise, believe me. The process of agreeing on the best treatment for the video to a song of this magnitude in terms of importance was rigourous. Everyone had a bright idea about how it should be visually interpreted but once we started the shoot, everything progressed fluidly. I’m particularly grateful to my friends – and firm believers in the Nigeria project who formed the cast, Clarence and his crew, Cobhams Asuquo, Joan Ekpai, Olaitan Dada and everybody that made this a success. This is indeed, a watershed moment!.” Timi is currently preparing for ‘The Evening’, a fund raising concert for people living with disabilities, scheduled for the 17th of November at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

Great Nation Video Link: http://youtu.be/Y2OhlyXx3kE

TIMI DAKOLO SET FOR NAIROBI DISABILITY CONCERT

It has now been confirmed that one of Africa’s finest R&B artiste and the winner of the first West Africa Idol is set to perform for the first time in Nairobi, Kenya at a concert put together by Opa Williams Production.

The tender hearted humanitarian will be the star artiste at the concert dubbed The Evening scheduled for Safari Park Hotel on the 17^th of November.

According to Efe Omorogbe, CEO of Now Muzik , the concert is a fund raiser for people living with disability and it will also feature other artistes from Kenya as well as Nigerian ace comedian, Ali Baba.

Timi’s choice as a star artiste is not far-fetched; his rich choice of words, lyrical depth and soulful vocals, is always an experience for listeners. His Great Nation single off the Beautiful Noise album is a listening pleasure any time with its timely message and words of encouragement.

Timi has been involved in a number of charity works. He performed pro-bono at Valentine At Christmas, a charity concert organized by British Council in 2008 for the benefit of Lagos State schools and also the Inspired Africa Benefit Concert in 2009.

It would be recalled that Timi teamed up with eight other Nigerian artistes to produce a sound track for the Inspire Africa Foundation.

He has five videos to his credit which includes I Love U (2010), There’s a cry (2011), Let It Shine (2011), So Beautiful (2011) and Love Letter (2012) directed by Clarence Peters.

Other artistes expected at the concert include Chris Bitok, Suzzana Owiyo, Daddy Owen and Nairobi Choir.

Still on Timi Dakolo @ Headies 2012

So what was great about the Headies this year? M.I and Omawumi were great. M.I delivered as was expected, and Omawumi was comfortable in her skin and it all looked effortless. This is a major improvement from last year. The performances were generally good, but the vocalists made my day.  Timi Dakolo showed why he is reputed as one of the nations’ top vocalist in what was my performance of the night. 

By Chris Ihidero

More kudos to Timi Dakolo @ Headies

TIMI DAKOLO REKINDLES HOPE WITH ‘GREAT NATION’; WOWS AUDIENCE AT HEADIES

The Headies 2012 might have come and gone like a flash but the wonderful memories linger on. One unforgettable moment surely was the performance of the patriotic single Great Nation  by the ever shining  Timi Dakolo whose beautiful wife was also present to experience firsthand his soulful vocals and lyrical depth .  

It felt like a performance in heaven transmitted via big screen to earth. Everyone present clearly understood the message, as the singer churned out each line of the hope-filled song, and as usual, Great Nation once more, like it did at the Future Awards a couple of months ago, steered believe and unwavering faith in a Country whose image has been dented by major heart-breaking events.

The soulful singer is currently preparing for ‘The Evening’, a fund raising concert for people living with disability which holds next month at Nairobi, Kenya.

NOW MUZIK COMMENDS NCC

NOW MUZIK COMMENDS NCC

 

The management of Now Muzik on behalf of our esteemed clients (2face Idibia, Faze, Timi Dakolo, Crystals, D'Beat, Sunny Neji, J. Martins) and staff wishes to voice its support of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC)’s decisive action towards tackling the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) issue.

 

When we made our decision to work with other stakeholders in 2009 to collectively sponsor ONE application for a Collective Management Organisation (CMO) license, MCSN rejected our overtures and put in its own application. Conventional wisdom suggested that in accordance with Nigerian law, any organization that failed to obtain the license would seek out ways to further its interest within the confines of legality.

 

MCSN's flagrant disregard of the law and the attendant confusion it has generated has considerably reduced the pace of development within the industry. We had indeed, come to the point where questions were been raised about the usefulness of the long-drawn approval process if indeed, no organization needed government approval to act in the capacity of a collecting society.

 

The NCC's move has restored our confidence in the ability and willingness of government to enforce compliance with the law in furtherance of the drive towards the creation of best possible environment for the development of a vibrant and world class creative industry.

 

We salute the courage of the DG, Mr. Afam Ezekude and the staff of the commission and pledge our unflinching support to them for the good work they are doing.

 

Signed:

 

Efe Omorogbe

CEO, Now Muzik

TIMI DAKOLO TO PREMIERE 'GREAT NATION' VIDEO AT FUTURE AWARDS

Timi Dakolo, arguably Nigeria’s finest RnB vocalist, is preparing to premiere the music video of his latest single - a song that has been tagged by critics as the unofficial national anthem of Nigeria.

The song titled Great Nation will premiere at the prestigious Future Awards billed to hold in Port Harcourt this weekend.

According to Timi Dakolo’s management, Now Muzik, the venue of The Future Awards was chosen because of what the event stood for: a strong, practical commitment to human and capital development, especially in Nigeria.

“Great Nation is the latest in Timi’s strings of captivating classics. It is an epic musical material and resonates with people and it has been adjudged to be Nigeria’s unofficial national anthem. We could not think of any other way to unveil the video than on the stage of a “nation-building” event like Future Awards” says Mr Efe Omorogbe, CEO Now Muzik.

“Music is not just for entertainment, it’s so much more,” reiterated Timi Dakolo who hopes that Great Nation will rebuild and restore Nigeria as a country in midst of the current political and economic situation.

Timi Dakolo who has a philosophy of making good music to set outstanding standards, is a strong believer in the unity of Nigeria. Emerging as the winner of the West Africa Idol in 2007, Timi Dakolo has released socially relevant earthshaking singles like, Let it Shine, Cry, and the wedding smash titled Leke Leke. Great Nation is his latest single off his Beautiful Noise album released in 2011.

D'BEAT GOES ON LIVE LOUNGE

Arrangements have been concluded by Now Muzik for D’Beat 2011 winner of Star Quest to go on stage for the June edition of its Live Lounge sessions.

The platform of Live Lounge will also officially mark the launch their debut album ‘D’Beat Goes On’ and the premiere of video for the single ‘Oyoyo’.

Live Lounge is a monthly initiative we have put in place that seeks to showcase our artistes and their musical works through a series of exclusive live performances at different venues across the country,” explained Efe Omorogbe, CEO of Now Muzik.

The album, ‘D’Beat Goes On’ is a collection of good music with splendid production work from experienced and creative production team.

Powered by Star, the event will hold on June 24 at The Place, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos and it would be spiced up with performances by guest artistes.

It would be recalled that Now Muzik has showcased Timi Dakolo in previous Live Lounge sessions last year and early this year.