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Young and talented budding hiphop artist, Wonderkid Bounce has finally completed his much anticipated second mixtape, ‘B.O.U.N.C.E’ (better one you never can experience) which he hopes would introduce him to a Ghanaian and worldwide audience.
The first single from the mixtape, ‘Chase Your Dreams or Die’ enjoyed massive patronage across Europe in the latter parts of2010. The latest single, ‘Show Me What You Got’ featuring Blackguy is also making waves with the video enjoying thousands of hits daily online.
Born as Manfred Talvin in Paris, Wonderkid Bounce moved with his mother to Amsterdam at the age of 1. Growing up in the South East of Amsterdam, popularly known as the Bijlmer, Wonderkid listened to all kinds of music, from well-known Ghanaian artists such as Reggie Rockstone to famous American artists such as Michael Jackson, 2pac, and Jay-z. Inspired by the young age of rapper Lil Bow Wow, Wonderkid at the age of 14 started writing his own lyrics with the aim of becoming a rapper too. He often showed his rap skills to friends and family, who gave him positive feedback that motivated him to do something serious with his rap skills. He soon started performing in school and other places.
The mixtape consists of productions from THX (who has produced tracks for Snoop Dogg and The Clipse), Garenchia, Statikmusic, Aye Q and more. The 11-track compilation, released by So Fresh Music Group (SFMG), an upcoming record label based in the Netherlands is available for free downloading on www.sofreshmusicgroup.com).
Wonderkid’s first mixtape dropped 2 years ago and his fans have been waiting for his followup since. The rapper comments, “I decided to make something that would describe my sound; aA sound that people would like. To me, this tape is my first introduction to let fans know who I am. I call my music uplifting. I gave it my own genre ‘elevated music’”.
‘B.O.U.N.C.E’ contains tracks for a wide audience and according to Wonderkid, there’s a song for everyone. He comments that the mixtape is s hip-hop with a new style and hints of a return to Ghana in July. “We will be in Ghana from July to promote the tape and do some feature’s with other artist. That’s still a secret”.
In 2006 his cousin and 2 other friends started a music group (which has eventually turned into the record label, SFMG) to explore their music skills further. In 2008, he released his first mix-tape called ‘’The Wonderkid Magic Show’’ which featured various artists and productions by his producer Aye Q. In addition to his mix-tape, Wonderkid-Bounce had featured on other mix-tapes such as StatikMusic’s album called ‘’ Statiktape Re-release’’
Nigerian singer, Harrysong is set to release his first studio album scheduled debut, "Testify". The album includes and would be released on the label, Questionmark Entertainment.
Born Harrison Okiri Tare, Harrysong spent the last year 2010 to record her album in addition to serving as vocal coach to several acts including the singer cum actress Omotola Jalade and finished the year with a mini tour in southern Nigeria, where it has played several concerts, the Calabar Carnival after composed and performed the theme song for the Video Music Awards in Nigeria with materials from label colleagues d'Supremes and Justina.
A series of events is planned to mark the release of his album which will be preceded by a tour across Nigeria. The album would be released the first of April in Lagos at Club Deluxe (formerly Nu Grotto), Etim Inyang Crescent, Lagos, then the launch will take place at his hometown in Warri. Before, a listening party will be held March 23 in Tribeca.
Omotola
Harrysong, who has already recorded 30 very personal songs for the album, showcases his beautiful voice, prolific writing ability and versatility on this incredible new album. Earlier this year, his video for the single "I'm in love" cards at the top of the TV, Silverbird TV on French cable network - Trace TV. Surprise collaboration with a singer with multiple awards would be included on the album - it would be unveiled on the day of release on 1 April.
"Testify" would have music for every age, mood and as the title suggests with enough excitement and inspiration. Fans also see the different sounds and even separate from the artist, which many have likened to the legendary singer Tuface.
In other news, Harrysong would also talk to participants in the amnesty program running Questionmark Entertainment. Questionmark Entertainment - and more - to prepare to release the long awaited Harrysong has been busy with the training of former activists of the area's restive Niger Delta who are participants in the federal government Amnesty. The amnesty program would be running for months for the former militants who have abandoned their weapons and violent past to floor with sufficient training or guidance to pursue the career of music, either as a producer or recording artist.
It seems that gradually, the African Film Academy Award (AMAA) in Nigeria is losing its views, which have caused many people do not recognize as completely African awards ceremony in the past. Africa's largest film market - Nollywood, paves the way for other deserving films in the movie industry shines AMAAs market as reflected in this year's candidates. Maybe its time to scrap the "Best Nigerian Film category” as well!
"I want to say that we have strong films from across Africa and the Diaspora for competition this year, AMAA, and all the movies that made them candidates to win or not they are good for different categories of films that make a film circles around the world,"
He also revealed that over seventy percent of the candidates throughout Africa and elsewhere have expressed interest in participating in awards in Nigeria, saying its organizers and the host state to welcome guests from Bayelsa within and outside Nigeria.
Provides breakdown of candidates as announced on 25 February in Kenya, President and CEO for life, Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe media briefing on Monday, Leadway Protea Hotel, Maryland, Ikeja Distribution of the candidates gave in which he said the Congo and South Africa received the most nominations.
He said, however, Viva River, the film in the Congo was the largest single candidates, adding that South Africa has four films, which are very strong, which made the appointment. Four South African films in competition are the Hope Ville nine nominations, Izulu Lami, 7 nominations, Shirley Adams, 5 candidates and Small Town Called Descent received six nominations. Connects to South Africa was the country with the highest candidates for a total of 27 nominations.
The trophy.
Other highlight of the media briefing materials on the screening of a four-minute documentary and short film called The Hidden Treasure Bayelsa produces about young people who were part of a training program organized by African Film Academy to train 50 young people from different part of Bayelsa filmmaking. College's jointly sponsored by the State Government among the top four students in Prague Film School for further training.
As the capital of Bayelsa State Yenagoa be dazzling glitter and glamor of the awards ceremony on Sunday 27 March Nollywood trails in the Congo and South Africa battle AMAA nods. It is night, the winners will be announced 26 categories seventh edition of African Movie Academy Awards.
Ghana Sinking Sands had 10 nominations and a Kenyan Seoul Boy was six nominations while Nigeria has four films, which are also marked on the nomination list of Tunde Kelani's Maami, Inale, director Jeta Amata, Niyi Akanji's Aramotu and Mahmood Alli-Balogun's Tango with Me. Nigerian candidate country along with South Africa a total of 23 candidates.
The crisis in the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, took a turn for the worse. The standoff was triggered in 2007 by the alleged refusal of the former president of the organization, Ejike Asiegbu, to leave office after the expiry of his term, snowballed into a farce in which the members were jostling for positions. The crisis has thrown up three different presidents, Segun Arinze, Emeka Ike and Chima Onwudiwe, each controlling a faction. Although Arinze is supported by the Board of Directors of the organization, Ike is supported by the committee Kanayo O. Kanayo Onwudiwe keeper and headed by the executive committee headed by former Asiegbu. The interesting thing about the whole scenario is not only that each of them claims to be the authentic president, but it gave birth to two others.
A tragedy occurred at the secretariat of the sweet guild in Surulere, Lagos, when the election was about to hold, Arinze with a team of policemen from Area D, Mushin, Lagos, have taken them to storm the place in order to stop the election. He, however, could not, as the Interim Committee brandishes an order dated June 13, 2009, issued by a federal court in Lagos, authorizing the election should take. The electoral commission that consisted of top players Pete and Andy Chukwu Edochie among others - went ahead to conduct the election.
Emeka Ike
Ike is currently articulating the authenticity of his presidency on a court order that advised of a break out of court settlement after Steve Eboh, a former vice-president of the guild, Asiegbu had taken to court in 2007. The resolution of the court read as follows: That the parties further agreed that the interim committee of the guild must be in place for a midwife to a new election in the next six months to ensure trust and unity among members.
According to Ike, in compliance with the court order, an interim committee headed by Kok was formed. And that the players put their heads together on how to conduct elections within six weeks, Asiegbu violated the court order and conduct of a controversial election in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where Arinze has emerged as national president . The presidents of state and delegates from the guild has approved the election. Ike believes that since he was elected in an election that was conducted by the interim committee KOK-conduct, a product of the court order, he is the true president of the guild.
Ike TOO fingers as the cause of the crisis in the AGN. "The BOT members are people at the center of every crisis. If they were involved in the crisis of Ejike in crisis KOK, Segun Arinze and of Emeka Ike, there's something about them that is not law, "he said.
Asked if he thinks that the crisis will be resolved soon, Arinze waxed philosophical: "It will be fixed. There is nothing that is hot not too cold and there is nothing that does not come up down. He can not stay forever, he must come down someday. "
Now all the moviemakers from all corners of Africa and the Diaspora will converge in Yenagoa Bayelsa, in Nigeria, for the 7th edition of African Movie Academy Awards.
What was interesting about competition is that at first, because the initiative came from Nigeria, many filmmakers in this part of the country came in and won numerous awards.
During these early days in South Africa, who was beaten by Zimbabwe, even, just as in the competition, except in the music industry for three consecutive years, the late internationally acclaimed Miriam Makeba sings for South Africans .
But gradually the South Africans began to realize the importance of telling local stories.
Today, South Africans have joined with other filmmakers who have done a remarkable job with limited budgets and almost non-existent infrastructure.
Hence the emergence of brilliant filmmakers like Sello "Chicco" Twala, Madluphuthu series which has sold thousands of DVDs only on word of mouth.
Besides, they already had a fighting chance because Nollywood, which produces thousands of films a year, was already on the mainland.
It was inevitable they would come in numbers and collect the most items black wood carved beautiful became the pride of winning filmmaker and an aspiration for those who did not take any home.
Then you get magnificent film producers including Akin Omotoso, Rapulana Seiphemo, Kenny Nkosi and Khalo Matabane.
As Africans, we now agree that the distortions of our history have been mainly because as a people we have barely written anything.
For the first time since the award's inception seven years ago the South Africans came in large numbers and I'm willing to bet my last naira we'll wipe that arrogant smile on the face of Naija. We'll show them, Pepe!
As regards the executive producer of counsel Osigwe Anyiami peace, we want to thank her for her determination, tenacity, foresight, vision and passion.
The competition has not only united African brothers and sisters, but has developed from a Yenegoa sticks to one of the most dynamic cities in Nigeria.
Without people like him do a little something to their corner and expect their leaders, Africa can only dream of ridding our beautiful daughter of the disease, drugs, starvation, women and child mortality and abuse and lack of education
We are all looking forward to the D-day, we are waiting to see whether the Nigerians will win everything this time around. What is your take on these post your comments below.
It is God's answer to the cries of Julie and Segun! This is a very beautiful baby.
Sunday March 13, 2011 Segun and his wife Julie and their son spent pretty Ayooluwa Emmanuel Christian Center in Aina Padonou mbadiwe Ozumba on the island of Victoria.
The reception followed at 2 h 30, somewhere near the beach alpha and celebrities from all aspects of the entourage were invited to this event of grace.
Heres congratulate the couple and wish them tatas further.
I also said not easy to devote psquares''e no easy'' cos it wasn't an easy ride for Julie to get pregnant.
May we celebrate another baby this time next year ... Amen!
The baby.
We are hoping other celebrity couples in Nollywood also have a beautiful baby like this.
What do you think post your comments below.
Feeling fulfilled I spent three years in the industry, having joined in 2008. And since then I work. I'm sure I make my mark soon.
Over the last three years I played in some films and I'm sure I did not disappoint my fans.
I recently played in "Destitude" one of the films in the trilogy stable Diamond Pictures, where I played my first major role. My job is brilliant in the industry.
Relocation
I was formerly based in Owerri, Imo State and that where I am registered with the state chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). But I had to move to Lagos after being offered admission to study political science at Lagos State University.
Passes and advances of the opposite sex
It's not really easy. But mostly, I try to ignore these permits. Once you're in the movie industry and you're beautiful, you are required to be in the eyes of men, especially those living abroad.
They constantly interrupt you, but I ignore their advances, because I know they do not come to me with a good intention.
Passion for acting
It started from my childhood, when I was growing up. As a child I used to watch some of the female stars on the screens. And every time I looked, I knew I had the talent to grace the screen.
I kept nursing the ambition until the day of my friends said that I register as a member of AGN. This is my story.
Chinwe Isaac
Ambition
I see myself as a graduate of political science, a model and a face that reflected in Nollywood. Also, I want to marry when the right person into my life. That does not mean I'm not in a relationship.
