M.I & Naeto C announced as this year's Hennessy headline artiste

Hip-Hop superstars and pop-culture icons M.I and Naeto C have been revealed as headliners for this year’s Hennessy Artistry. The historic collaboration between these two heavyweights that have each made an indelible mark on the Nigerian music industry, was orchestrated earlier this year by Hennessy Cognac, the world’s leading cognac brand.

In continuation of last year’s Hennessy Artistry formula, the two rappers have not only been engaged to tour the leading clubs in Nigeria, but also to conceptualize, write, record and perform a theme song that will drive this year’s project. This year’s Hennessy Artistry track will be followed by a music video that will air on TV media across Africa.

The announcement marks the start of what will be a wonderful and unforgettable experience for fans of the Hennessy Cognac brand and the very popular Hennessy Artistry initiative.

Not a stranger to the initiative, this is the third time M.I will be involved with Artistry. “In 2009 I supported the Hennessy Artistry urban music competition by headlining the Finale concert. In 2010 I was privileged to be part of the collaboration with Sir Shina Peters, and then last year although I wasn’t part of the official campaign, I was invited by Hennessy to travel to France with Banky W, Eldee and Jesse Jagz. The Cognac trip was eye opening. I’m really appreciative that they called me on board this year and I’m revved up to go!” MI says.

  

This year, Storm 360 artiste Naeto C will join the likes of Eldee, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince,Nneka, Kas, Sir Shina Peters, Bez and Mo’Cheddah, and other prominent acts, who have been featured in the Hennessy Artistry initiative.

“It is going to be an experience you won’t forget in a hurry,” says Naeto C, the hip-hop impresario behind rave hits ‘Tony Montana’, ‘10 over 10’ and ‘Kini Big Deal’. “We are working night and day to see that this year’s Hennessy Artistry edition will be the best for Hennessy fans, music lovers and our fans. Many of our fans have been waiting for years for a Naeto C and M.I collaboration, and we both thought there was no time like the present to deliver this epic combination to them.”

According to Hennessy Marketing Manager, Tokini Peterside, “Hennessy Cognac is glad to be working with these exceptionally talented musicians. The fusion of their talent brings ‘the art of blending’ to life, which is at the heart of Hennessy Artistry, a project that seeks to further the interplay between our cognac, popular culture, people and good music.”

Hennessy Artistry 2012 will feature a collaboration track and music video by M.I and Naeto C as well as a 22-venue Club Tour putting the spotlight on rising artistes. The Club Tour will begin a few weeks after the track is released in August, and Hennessy Cognac is asking fans to nominate now the artistes they wouldlike to see perform at this year’s Club Tour. Fans can nominate their preferred Club Tour artistes atwww.facebook.com/hennessynigeria. The 2012 Hennessy Artistry project will culminate in VIP events headlined by M.I and Naeto.

Celebrities sympathize with P'square on mum's death

Check out what few of your favourite celebs had to say…

Lami Phillips: Our condolences to Jude, Peter and Paul Okoye. Much love

Ajayi Brovas: ‏ Our hearts goes out to Peter Paul (Psquare) and Jude Okoye in a time like this. R.I.P Mrs J.Okoye.

Tony Payne: My heartfelt condolences goes out to Chille Agunna and Peter, Paul, Jude Okoye on the loss of their Mums…. May they Rest in Perfect Peace…

Monalisa Chinda: So sorry about your loss dear, may d good Lord console you and give you the heart to bear the loss!

Bovi: My Condolence goes out to the Okoye family on the passing to eternal glory of Mrs Josephine Okoye. May God grant u d fortitude to bear d loss.

D’Jinee: God bless Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye at this time. He is the only one that soothes our pain and gives us renewed hope for tomorrow.

Funke Kuti: My deepest sympathies to Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye on the passing of your mum. May God comfort and strengthen you.

D’banj: My sincere condolences go out to Peter, Paul and the entire Okoye family. May the Lord be a comfort and strength to you at this sad time.

Susan Peters: RIP Grandma Jos, Mrs Josephine Okoye! My brothers please take heart! May God grant you strength to bear the loss! Amen

2face Idibia: Please pray for Psquare and family for strength and fortitude to bear the loss of their beloved mum.

Tonto Dikeh: My sympathy goes out to Psquare and family, She’s in a better place. May God see you through your pains #Poko

Omawumi Megbele: God comfort the Okoyes. She was such a blessed soul. She carried Kami and prayed for her.

Rita Dominic: My heart goes out to the Okoye family today. RIP Mrs J. Okoye, God be with you!

Uche Jombo: My heart goes out to Peter, Paul and and bros Jude! May God give you the grace to bear her departure to glory.

Audu Maikori: God be with Jude, Peter and Paul Okoye losing a mother is one of life’s most tragic events, her worth is clearly reflected in her offspring.

Ruggedman: RIP mama Peter, Paul and Jude. God rest your soul.

Sasha P: Peter, Paul and Jude so sorry for your loss, May the Lord comfort you and grant you strength. Big HUG

ChannelOAfrica: Our deepest condolences to Psquare we know it’s a huge loss…our prayers and thoughts are with you Peter, Paul and Jude.

Julius Agwu: My condolences to Peter, Paul and Jude, May The Good Lord comfort y’all. She’s already in heaven!

Kanayo.O.Kanayo: Heard the sad news, the Okoye family, please accept my sympathy. R.I.P Mrs Josephine Okoye!

Denrele, Keke Ogungbe welcome Goldie back to Nigeria

 Kennis Music  label boss Kenny Ogungbe and close friend Derenle.

 

Goldie and Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe

My love for Prezzo was real

The singer opened up at a press conference that held at Protea Hotel, Ikeja.

When asked if her 'love' for Prezzo was real or a strategy to win, the singer replied:

It wasn't a strategy to win. I saw Prezzo as a calm, very intelligent and easy going person. Viewers have the option of seeing about 50 cameras at a time but I have just two eyes and two ears and only believe in what I saw. You had the opportunity of knowing him more than I did.

On how she felt when she realized that Prezzo had nominated her for eviction/ played her. Her answer when you continue...

She said, "I didn't know much or watched Big Brother very much before I got there due to my busy schedule as an Artiste. So, I never suspected that Prezzo played me because he cared for me in the House and when I say you are my friend, I will trust you wholeheartedly. But when I came out of the House and realised that he had played me, I was a bit sad. Knowing that he was in the house to play a game, I became relaxed".

On why she cried during her eviction on Sunday:
"That is who I am. That was how I was brought up. I am a very emotional person. But I cried mostly because of the betrayal that I felt from Prezzo! He was the last person that I thought could betray me. He was always giving me hope. cheering me up as one of West African representative. He showed solidarity to the course of the Region. I thought he was my friend! So, I was emotional when I realized he played me"