Thursday, November 12, 2009
UNITED STATES OF NIGERIA
The much awaited TV series from producer/director Ayo Shonaiya starts in 3 weeks on the Hi Nolly channel in Nigeria and on HiTV in the UK (Sky 204). Watch this space for what times to catch the show every week from December. Episode 1 features the exclusive one day out and about town with the dynamic duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of P Square.
The show is presented by Seun Maduka. Produced by R70 Television.
via lindaikeji.blogspot.com
RIHANNA FAN CURSES AT CHRIS BROWN DURING HIS INSTORE APPEARANCE
WOOW!! TALK ABOUT FEELING THE HEAT, I KNEW THAT RIHANNA INTERVIEW WOULD OPEN UP THE WOUNDS AGAIN. OH WELL THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS I GUESS...
NEW MUSIC/VIDEOS: P.Diddy and Dirty Money - Love Comes Down(video), Oni – Ganiya, Wyclef Jean Streets Pronounce Me Dead, Iceberg Slim – Am I better?
IceBerg Slim - Am I better?
THE MALE AND FEMALE BRAIN
LOL, I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO COMMENT ON THIS IT'S JUST TOO FUNNY. I DO THINK THE SHINNY THINGS OLFACTORY COULD BE WAY BIGGER THOUGH AS WELL AS THE IMPULSE SHOPPING FOR THE FEMALE BRAIN.......
Super producer Beat Battle: Just Blaze Goes Toe To Toe With Alchemist In A Live Beat Battle On Stage
Now this is what I call entertainment............... These beats all bring back memories eventhough more people are gonna know Just Blaze's songs more because he got Jay-z on most of them. Loved the battle, we need more stuff like this in Hip-Hop.
Barefoot sneakers by Okat
via toxel.com
I need a pair, but I might have to add a lil input though.............
CNN Rates Thisday Music Festival Among Worlds Best
Source Naija rules, Bamidele and Bolanle, 7th November 2009
America’s globally respected cable channel, Cable News Network (CNN), has rated THISDAY Music Festival among the best in the world.
In an article entitled “A Guide to the World’s Best Music Festivals” which is on its website, CNN describes the festival as the biggest in Africa.
“The THISDAY festival in Nigeria, launched in 2006 by the editor-in-chief of THISDAY newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the end of slavery, is the biggest music and fashion festival in Africa,” it said, while rating it No. 6 in list of the top 12 in the world.
It highlighted the fact that Obaigbena said: “The festival is meant to highlight the positive progress being made in Africa, and find sustainable solutions for the continent’s problems.”
CNN also acknowledged that some of the world’s biggest artistes had been showcased at the event over the years.
In 2006, the list of artistes that performed represented the who-is-who in world music, namely Jay-Z, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Busta Rhymes and En Vogue.
In 2007, international artistes such as UB40, Kelly Rowland and Rihanna also performed.
Last year’s concert, with the theme “Africa Rising”, showcased Jay-Z, Rihanna, Usher, John Legend and Chris Brown.
It was a four-city tour, covering Abuja, Lagos, Washington DC and London, where Seal, Chris Agulera and Yossou N’Dour performed.
Nigerian stars have also stolen the stage to showcase their talent to the world – 2Face Idiba, Olu Maintain and Usher have received rave reviews performing at the THISDAY Music Festival on the international scene.
This year, American R&B legend, R. Kelly, performed at the festival in Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, as well as in Abuja and Lagos.
Below is the full list as published on CNN’s website: Bonnaroo, Tennessee, U.S.; Glastonbury, Somerset, England; Rock Al Parque, Bogota, Colombia; Roskilde, Denmark; Exit, Novi Sad, Serbia; THISDAY Music Festival, Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria; Fuji Rock, Naeba, Japan; Lollapalooza, Chicago, U.S.; Bestival, Isle Of Wight, England; Parklife, Australia; Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa; and Sunburn, Goa, India.
via nigeriamusicmovement.com
Ulona 140 Platform Sandals’ by Christian Louboutin
Price:$$1695
Nothing more needs to be said, you already know how they do.........
Allen Iverson leaving Memphis Grizzlies and retiring?
First hope all is well with your fam A.I. But damn that's not the way to end a great career A.I. You're gonna be a hall of famer and you wanna end your career like this. If you can get to play for 25 mins a game and score 17-20pts of the bench, I mean what more can you ask for. No other team wanted you A.I and now you messed this up. Hope all is well with your fam like I said earlier but you gotta it together A.I. I mean for real you got fans and people who still believe in you, humble yourself and end your career right.
Creative Advertising on Buildings
ANANDO MILK BUILDING AD
Considering that every child lives in a world of fantasy, the idea was to encourage kids to drink more milk by exaggerating the benefits of milk.
NIKE BUILDING AD
Giant ball stuck on the side of a building promotes the World Cup.
AXE BUILDING AD
Female dormitory was decorated in the shape of a calendar to demonstrate that a new female can be met on a daily basis.
PANTENE SHAMPOO BUILDING AD
To demonstrate Pantene’s claim of “Really Strong Hair”, climbers climbed the oversized ponytails attached to a building in Toronto.
NIKE BUILDING AD
The first building has a cracked image in the shape of the running man, the second building has the actual Nike ad, creating the illusion that the runner run through the first building.
The first building has a cracked image in the shape of the running man, the second building has the actual Nike ad, creating the illusion that the runner run through the first building.
ALLSTATE BUILDING AD
To promote Allstate auto insurance, an actual car was hanging on the edge of the parking garage in Marina Towers, a famous landmark in the center of downtown Chicago.
POWERFUL FAN BUILDING
Clever advertisement was placed behind Shanghai Haitong building to promote new powerful electric fan by Midea
MBC ACTION TV CHANNEL BUILDING AD
Stickers were placed on office buildings, giving the illusion of someone who has run through the wall to escape boredom.
GTA IV BUILDING AD
Gigantic advertisement promoting Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV.
HAVAIANAS BUILDING AD
Clever building advertising promoting Havaianas sandals in New York.
COOPS PAINT BUILDING AD
Yellow paint was dripping off the north side of the Atlas Building in downtown Columbus, Ohio promoting Coop’s paint.
via toxel.com
My faves are the Nike building ad with the running man, the powerful fan building ad,the Axe building ad and the Anando milk building ad. Which ones do you like????
Travis Barker Remixes Drake's "Forever"
I'm a big fan of Travis.......The dude is just mad crazy with the them drums. I actually think he could hold his own against Questlove, yeah i said it!!!