hmnn...ok, at a point i was actually beginning to get a bit scared, the calls, the emails and the messages kept coming at me and i was wondering...was all of this in connection with blogging, anyway, I really wanna thank all of you who kept faith with me in my brief absence, got a bit indisposed and had to face so much projects lying on my desk, being a creative director for an Events, branding, media and content development company like ACT’V Media is much more than just a name.
I know well that I have missed you folks on soooo much news,
Am gonna make this simple and easy, some important juicy tit-bits and news off the wire…

2008 20TH WORLD MUSIC AWARDS
The World Music Awards is known to all music lovers as one of the most glamorous nights of the year, with artists from different parts of the world gathering together in the name of music.

This year was no different as billions of viewers from all corners of the world tuned in to witness history evolve. With Akon taking home “The Best Selling Artist from Africa” award, followed by one of Estelle’s most electrifying performances and a performance by Madcon. Just minutes before, Nigeria’s very own 2Face scooped an award for the “Best African”.

It was an uplifting feeling to see Africa being represented among well known acts such as Beyonce, Maria Carey, Alicia Keys, Solange, Anastacia, The Script, and Kid Rock. Next year I hope to see more African acts incorporated in the awards.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Who wins Project Fame West Africa?

It’s down to the wire in the Project Fame West Africa Academy and one of the four remaining students will be declared winner of the maiden season of the singing competition this Sunday, December 7.

The search started in Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, and 15 amazing and talented aspiring musicians were selected into the academy in Lagos, Nigeria. After weeks of amazing and not so amazing performances Nii (Ghana), Annette (Nigeria), Iyanya (Nigeria) and Praise (Nigeria) topped them all but only one out of the lot can win the ultimate prize at stake. So what do each of them bring to the table and, better yet, who has what it takes to win the competition?

Iyanya seems to have what it takes to win singing competitions of this nature. He has a great voice and the ability to belt out ballads. So based on vocal performances, he just might knick it! But when was the last time we heard of a successful West African balladeer?

Nii, is a formidable force because he knows how to move the audience and the crowd loves him. His ‘cutesy’ innocent demeanor makes him endearing to the crowd. He has a good voice but obviously prefers doing hip songs with great hooks and not necessarily ballads that show off his vocals needed for a singing competition. Nii is the one contestant most likely to have a hit song that reflects the current trend of music across West Africa, due to his style. Whether that would be ‘great music’ is another story. No wonder the crowd loves him and the judges don’t always agree.

Praise has a wonderful voice but, unlike Iyanya, he hasn’t been able to master the use of his voice yet. He is talented and plays the piano almost as well as John Legend, he even tries to sing like him but he isn’t quite there yet. The ladies seem to like him a lot and that might just work in his favour. Ha-ha!

And then there is Annette aka little but mighty. She has an amazing voice and a wonderful personality. She has been the strongest female student throughout the competition but her performances have been quite forgettable. Apart from her amazing duet with Kojo, she hasn’t been able to stand out as a clear potential winner. But I just have a feeling that doing operatic Andrew Lloyd Webber songs wouldn’t fly in West Africa.

Back to the question, who wins Project Fame West Africa? My money is on Iyanya and Nii although Annette could spring a surprise.

Auditions for West Africa’s Next Top Model Now On
West Africa’s Next Top Model project is now officially underway.
This is the official show, co-signed by CBS, the licensor for America’s Next Top Model and all its international formats.

Show Format: 1 Hr show, weekly elimination. Total 13 weeks season. Hosted by Supermodel Oluchi.

Who can audition: Applicant must be of West African origin; should be between the ages of 18 and 25; and should be available to travel and reside in Lagos, Nigeria and other destinations on the continent of Africa and the world between the 1st of March and 1st of June, 2009. (More rules apply, see Terms & Conditions)
What’s the benefit: International Modeling contract, International Product Endorsement & Cash Prize.

Where can you audition (see details below):

Monrovia, Liberia:30th NovemberP A Ribhouse - Airfield Sinkor (on the road to Matadi Estate).

Freetown, Sierra Leone:2nd DecemberOld School Complex, Hill Station Freetown

Dakar, Senegal:5th DecemberBritish Council

Accra, Ghana:6th DecemberNovotel Hotel Accra Ghana

Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos (Nigeria):January (tbd)Location (tbd)

Scouting begins at 8am prompt at all scouting locations.

Contact info:Email: info@wafntm.comWeb: www.wafntm.com
Thank you ICY PR for the information

Ok, folks, thats it for this weekend, am really gonna ensure beyond all the limitations that might arise to ensure that am here aday or two from today...

And hey meanwhile, Happy celebration to all our Islamic brothes and sisters!

Cheers!