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Entertainment in partnership with Stingomania Records will host ‘The
Dagrin Memorial Carnival’ on April 21 at National Stadium in Lagos.
Speaking about the forthcoming event, Ope Banwo the chief executive
officer of Stingomania Entertainment said “a Dagrin anniversary,
particularly the first one, cannot be complete without his colleagues
gathering together to salute him in the language he understands best,
which is music. A carnival like this also gives his contemporaries a
platform to express themselves on an annual basis.

We are therefore
happy to be working with Dagrin’s father on this project with KSB
helping us with her experience as a seasoned concert organizer.” With
performances from musicians like Naeto C, KSB, DJ Zeez, Jaywon, YQ,
Goldie, Edreez Abdulkareem, Sheyman, General Pype, Baba Nee, Kas,
Flavour and Obesere PK1st, the carnival will include an awards session
for the Best Dagrin Look-alike, Best Dagrin Tribute Song, Best Dagrin
Collabo Song and Best Dagrin Collabo Video, Best Yoruba Rap, Best
English Rap Artiste, Best Upcoming Hip-Hop Artiste and Best Upcoming
Entertainer of the Year.

Banwo also revealed
that “the proceeds from the concert will be applied to the Ghetto Dreamz
Foundation for Young Entertainers” which he is organising while the
rest will go to Dagrin’s estate for the welfare of the parents and
siblings. “It is a charity project that I am very proud to be associated
with”, Banwo said. In a related development Dagrin’s biopic ‘Ghetto
Dreamz’ starring Trybson Dudukoko as Dagrin, Doris Simeon, Pa Kasumu,
Rachael Oniga, and Gabriel Afolayan will be premiered on Friday April
22, 2011.

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K-Solo features Timaya in new song

Producer cum singer
K-Solo has premiered a new song titled ‘I Don Know’ off his latest
album titled ‘Mr Pedigree’. According to K-Solo, the album “will
highlight issues and matters that I have scaled through as a young
Nigerian and street breed. My party-hard beats will get you off your
feet. This one’s for my fans that always love my bass line and hooks.
It’s an album to go for.” The album which will feature collaborations
from several artists including Timaya, DJ Zeez and Flavour N’Abania and
will be released under the singer’s record label, K-I-M (K-Solo Inc
Musik).

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Kefee set to organize peace concert in Jos

Kokoroko crooner,
Obareki Irikefe popularly known as Kefee will organise a peace concert
in Jos,Plateau State on March 30. The singer disclosed that the project
“was born out of a desire to contribute my quota towards the return of
peace in Jos”. “We just want to show love and preach peace. I don’t have
any biological relation in Jos but as far as the people are Nigerians,
they are my brothers and sisters. Some of the things I hear from there
make me cry hence I called several colleagues and friends who feel the
same way to record a peace song. We can’t change the situation in Jos
but we can make a difference by going there to perform at a peace
concert”. According to the singer, the concert would feature
performances from the likes of Ice Prince, Banky W, Uti Nwachukwu, and
Kel. On the other hand,as a buildup to the the concert, Kefee alongside
other artists have also recorded a peace song for the concert which was
directed by Wudi Awa.

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Biodun Shobanjo joins lineup for MTV’s ‘Real Talk’

Vice Chairman of
Insight Communications, Biodun Shobanjo has been selected to join the
panelist for MTV’s ‘Real Talk’ seminar. Scheduled to hold on March 30 at
the Civic Centre, Lagos.

MTV’s Real Talk is designed to help brands and marketers
understand the most productive and authentic ways to interact with the
Nigerian youth demographic. Shobanjo will join Alex Okosi, Senior Vice
President Managing Director MTV Networks Africa; Ben Murray-Bruce,
Chairman, Silverbird Group and Leke Alder, Principal, Alder Consulting
on the panel. Speaking on the recent inclusion, Okosi said ‘Mr
Shobanjo’s in-depth understanding of every facet of broadcasting,
advertising and public relations as well as the challenges faced by
marketers and brands, will significantly elevate the level of Real Talk
and we are excited that Mr Shobanjo has confirmed his commitment to the
event.’