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Actor, Joseph Benjamin and Monalisa Omorodion, will be on parade on Sunday, December 28, when Wole Oni’s  Audacious Bold & Crispy , a music concert dedicated to jazz aficionados takes centre stage at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel. Commenting, the multi instrumentalist, music producer and CEO of WOMP, Wole Oni, described the event as one that would set new standards in jazz circles in the country: “It is going to be an evening of relaxation and premium jazz music; an evening for mature minds. It is basically a celebration of the Wole Oni brand and billed to perform are some of Nigeria’s best artistes. Lovers of good music in Nigeria cannot afford to miss this quintessential event which will close down Lagos on December 28.” And billed to thrill are Gallant Stallion, Onyeka Onwenu, Tosin Martins, Timi Dakolo, Gloria Ibru, Yinka Davies, Ara and Nosa Umaigba among a host of others. “Red Carpet kicks-off at 7pm and the show proper will run from 8pm to 10 pm. This...

All is set for the Christmas edition of  Julius Agwu’s Crack Ya Ribs , which holds on Christmas Day,  Thursday, December 25, at the Aztec Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt. Red carpet kicks-off at 5pm. Indeed it promises to be a day of fun and excitement. This much the comedian told tonyogagablog in a chat. “There are so many events happening this festive season but one event you cannot afford to miss is the Christmas edition of my comedy show,  Crack Ya Ribs , which holds at the Aztec Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, on Christmas Day. “Ever since Governor Amaechi assumed office, peace has returned to Port Harcourt and that is the reason why every Christmas, we take Crack Ya Ribs back to its roots in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital; this is my own way of giving back to my roots.” On hand to provide music are likes of Burna Boy, Skales and Buckwild. For comedy it is Okey Bakassi, Funky 4, De Don, Moncals, Pencil and Romeo among a host of other...

                                                            Finally, the organisers of   Music Meets Runway (MMR), have unveiled artistes that will headline this year’s edition of the popular music and fashion show which holds on 23 December at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tagged   MMR African Edition, this year,   Music Meets Runway   is expanding its frontier across the continent by including participation of fashion and music stakeholders across the continent. According to a statement from the platform, Wizkid will lead a host of stars including Mpumi from South Africa, Sauti Sol from Kenya and Efya from Ghana. Other Nigerian stars are  Patoranking,...

AMBASSADOR LOIUS MNGUNI RECEIVING AN AWARD FROM MICHAEL PARISH THE AWARD ORGANISER All is set for the 2015 edition of Africa Film Development Awards (AFDA), which holds in Zanzibar in the second quarter of 2015. According to Michael Parish, the organiser of the awards which seeks to recognise and reward creativity across the continent, the 2015 edition will be bigger and better! “Plans have been wrapped up for a successful hosting of the 2015 edition of the awards in Zanzibar in July 2015. It promises to be an eventful and exciting show as top stakeholders in the movie industry across Africa will be in attendance; AFDA is a Pan African award which recognises and rewards excellence in the African motion picture industry.” The 2014 edition of AFDA was held in grand style during the 17th Zanzibar International Film Festival on June 22 at the historic 450 years Old fort amphi-theatre by the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar. According to Parish, “AFDA 2014 Zanzibar demonstrated another...

d. Publisher, actress and movie maker, Ani Ama­tosero is poised to heat up Nollywood with two brand new movies before the year runs out. Entitled  Warri Blood  and  December 24,  the actress told tonyogagablog   that both movies would be released simultaneously. “ Effixzy Magazine  has gone beyond publishing. We have delved into movie production and as I speak to you, we are set to release two movies into the Nigerian market simultaneously. The movies are  December 23  and  Warri Blood. “ Warri Blood  is also an eye opener. The objective is to let people know that the fact that you are from a poor background does not make you less human. Where you come from may not be your responsibility but you are responsible for where you are headed in life. “Most rich and famous people are from poor backgrounds. The movie is designed to encourage youths especially those that have low self esteem due to where they  find themselves,” Ani ...