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Olanrewaju Ibrahim Okikiola ‘Smallsty’: Unleashing Creativity in Afrobeat Music

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Olanrewaju Ibrahim Okikiola ‘Smallsty’: Unleashing Creativity in Afrobeat Music

Olanrewaju Ibrahim Okikiola: Unleashing Creativity in Afrobeat Music

In the vibrant music scene of Nigeria, Lagos, one name has been making waves with their unique blend of afrobeat sounds. Meet Olanrewaju Ibrahim Okikiola popularly known as Smallsty, an exceptionally talented afrobeat singer and producer whose passion for music knows no bounds. With a burning desire to express his creativity through music, smallsty has become a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

We delve into the journey of this music addict and explore his upcoming album ‘Into The Beyond’ listening party, set to take place on the 9th of September, 2023.

Olanrewaju Ibrahim Okikiola’s love affair with music started at an early age. From the moment he discovered the power of music, it became an integral part of his life. His unyielding passion for the art form led him to delve into various genres, but it was afrobeat that captured his heart. Embracing the infectious rhythms and soulful melodies, Okikiola found his calling in afrobeat.

Driven by his innate creativity, smallsty pours his heart and soul into his music. Each song is a masterpiece carefully crafted to showcase his unique style and perspective. With a blend of captivating lyrics, infectious beats, and mesmerizing vocals, smallsty’s music has the power to transport listeners to a world of pure musical bliss.

As a true music lover, Olanrewaju understands the importance of honing his skills. Determined to have full control over his art, he took it upon himself to learn the intricacies of mixing and mastering. This decision not only saved him from relying solely on producers but also allowed him to express his creativity without limitations. This bold move showcases Olanrewaju’s dedication to his craft and his relentless pursuit of perfection.

 

What is truly the future of the CAMEROON movie, music industry ?

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What will become the future of Cameroon Movie Industry?

Chidi featured in a Movie by Ruth Kadiri and his life has never been thesame again . The movie is not even on Netflix but YouTube . Since then Ruth has featured him in more than 5 movies

Chidi has been called by other production houses . He has already featured in over 50 movies .

Ruth still got him deals with some designers and he is doing just so well . Ruth continuously promote him while staying in the background.

 

A young Talented kid like Faith Fidel features in a movie like “ The fisherman’s diary “ which is on Netflix. The movie made waves globally and she is one of the lead characters . Till today you don’t see many great things she is into. No brands using her , her media posts can’t even get 1k likes , her following not even up to 50k

 

What truly is happening to talents in CAMEROON ? It is safe to call this industry a burial ground for talents . We see artistes pop up before you know it they are down . We see comedians pop up before you know it they are down . Some even get into drugs because of depression.

 

What is truly the future of the CAMEROON movie, music industry ? We have young talents like PHIDO ,LOIC and many others making waves but can they survive the industry ? Our prayers is they make it but is the industry friendly ? Fertile enough for growth ?

 

Dear movie producers , when you feature new talents , promote them selflessly , take them around the world , expose them , link them up .

Dear new talents , if the producers do not promote you , promote yourself . If you are a part of a successful project and the owner is being stingy , promote yourself .

 

If we do not fix up , learn and support great talents , the future of the entertainment industry in CAMEROON will be worst than the value of Naira .

Ghanaian singer Black Sherif signs partnership deal with empire records

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Ghanaian singer Black Sherif signs partnership deal with empire records

Ghanaian singer Black Sherif signs a joint venture with the industry’s most powerful record label, Empire 🇺🇲‼️

Empire is widely regarded as the most powerful and influential record label in the industry. They have the power to make or break an artist, and signing with them is truly amazing.

 

What does this deal mean for Black Sheriff?

Ghanaian Music Artiste Blacksherif

Most record deals usually come with investment from the label (which, in actual sense, is like a loan or trust fund) that they hope to use for marketing your music and getting back this money with interest. Signing this deal means Black will receive a substantial amount of money invested in his music, covering production, marketing, distribution, etc.

 

What we can hope for is that this joint venture brings out the best in Black Sheriff and propels him to greater heights on the global music scene, touring the world, topping charts, winning awards, and selling out stadiums, much like Burna Boy.

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However, we also hope that Black Sherif will leverage this opportunity to strengthen local institutions. The ultimate African dream should not solely revolve around signing with American record labels to achieve global recognition. Instead, we aspire to witness the emergence of homegrown record labels that can break into the American market, establish connections, and elevate our artists to the pinnacle of the industry.

Consumers express their dissatisfaction as the government increases the cost of electricity meters by 40%.

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Consumers express their dissatisfaction as the government increases the cost of electricity meters by 40%.

On Wednesday, the Federal Government revealed a price hike for single-phase and three-phase pre-paid electricity meters, with the new rates taking effect starting from September 6, 2023.

This announcement was made through an order issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), identified as NERC/2023/020.

The order was jointly signed by the Commission’s Chairman, Sanusi Garba, and its Commissioner for Legal, Licensing, and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye.

In this order, the government specified that a single-phase meter’s price would increase to N81,975.16k, up from its previous price of N58,661.69k.

Similarly, the price of a three-phase meter was raised to N143,836.10k from N109,684.36k.

This decision faced opposition from power consumers who questioned why the Federal Government continued to raise costs in Nigeria’s energy sector.

However, NERC defended the price hike, emphasizing its goal to establish fair and reasonable meter pricing for both Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) and end-use customers.

The increase was intended to support MAPs in recovering reasonable costs related to meter procurement and maintenance while ensuring their pricing structure allowed for a sustainable return on investment.

The NERC further explained that this move aimed to assess the affordability of meter services for consumers to prevent excessive pricing that could burden end-users.

It sought to ensure that MAPs could provide meters to end-use customers given the prevailing economic conditions.

Closing the metering gap for end-use customers was deemed essential for the financial stability of the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), as end-use meters offered revenue assurance for both utility companies and their customers.

The Meter Asset Provider scheme was highlighted as a vital component of the regulations for meter provision to end-use customers in NESI.

The NERC acknowledged that significant changes in macroeconomic indicators, such as inflation and foreign exchange rates, had necessitated a review of the regulated rates for MAP meters.

The commission used data from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Bureau of Statistics as benchmarks for this price review.

Additionally, the NERC specified that the costs of single-phase and three-phase meters for MAPs, including installation and warranties, would remain at the regulated rates approved by the commission.

These approved meter prices excluded Value Added Tax but included the revised Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency sealing cost.

The sealing cost for a single-phase meter was set at N842.80 per unit, while that of a three-phase meter was N1,100.80 per unit.

The commission instructed all MAPs to adjust their prices to align with the approved rates and provide meters to end-use customers who had previously paid at the earlier rates without additional cost.

Furthermore, it called on all Distribution Companies (Discos) and MAPs to conduct customer awareness campaigns regarding the price review and share plans for meter rollout.

They were also mandated to submit monthly sales and meter installation reports to the commission.

In response to the price hike, power consumers expressed their opposition, urging the government to consider the challenges faced by Nigerians and reconsider the increase.

The National Secretary of the Nigeria Electricity Consumer Advocacy Network, Uket Obonga, highlighted concerns about the impact on ordinary Nigerians, particularly considering the recent increases in fuel prices, diesel prices, and now meter prices in the energy sector.

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INDIAN INVESTORS: DO NOT PROCRASTINATE AS NIGERIA OFFERS THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INDIAN INVESTORS: DO NOT PROCRASTINATE AS NIGERIA OFFERS THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INDIAN INVESTORS: DO NOT PROCRASTINATE AS NIGERIA OFFERS THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT; LAUDS $14 BILLION IN NEW INVESTMENT PLEDGES AT NIGERIA-INDIA ECONOMIC ROUNDTABLE

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commended Indian investors for significant investment pledges amounting to nearly $14 billion U.S. dollars committed during the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Conference in New Delhi, India, saying, “we are ready to give you the best returns for investment possible, there’s nowhere else like our country. Nigeria offers the best returns for investment today, so invest now.”

 

Among these many new investments, Indorama Petrochemical Limited has pledged a new investment of $8 billion U.S. dollars in the expansion of its fertilizer production and petrochemical facility in Eleme, Rivers State.

 

Jindal Steel and Power Limited, one of India’s largest private steel producers, has committed to investing $3 billion in Nigeria, following discussions with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India.

Founding President of SkipperSeil Limited, Mr. Jitender Sachdeva announced that, following President Bola Tinubu’s personal intervention, he is investing $1.6 billion U.S. dollars in the establishment of twenty 100MW power generation plants across the states of Northern Nigeria, amounting to 2,000MW of new power within the next four years.

 

Additionally, the President has approved finalization on a new $1 billion U.S. dollar agreement to bring the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to 40% self-sufficiency in local manufacturing and production of defense equipment in-country by 2027 through a comprehensive new partnership with the Managing Arm of the Miltary-Industrial Complex of the Indian Government.

Another Indian firm, Bharti Enterprises, which is a major first-generation corporation in India with interests in telecom, space communications, digital solutions, insurance, processed foods, real estate, and hospitality, has expressed its commitment to invest an additional $700 million in Nigeria, with work set to begin immediately.

 

Emphasizing that under his pragmatic leadership, agreements must now manifest in industries and jobs on the ground in Nigeria, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to all Indian companies and individuals who have responded positively to his administration’s efforts to improve Nigeria’s macroeconomic and investment climate.

 

“Do not procrastinate. Don’t be frightened about investments in Nigeria. Bring it on. Ask your questions and make your requests. The trade and investment opportunities are enormous. I have a team, and I am the captain of that team, and I assure you that we solve problems,” the President affirmed.

Prospective investors were informed by the President, that in Nigeria, there is no free lunch or shortcuts, but that he has “good economic policy for the investors as well as able men and women in leadership and on the ground, who can drive the goal of broad prosperity through investment and infrastructure.”

 

“I will captain and lead the course of investment, development, and prosperity for the largest democracy in Africa and for investors from the rest of the world,” the President added, reiterating that Nigeria is open for business with intelligent, innovative, capable, and highly committed individuals in government, who are ready to drive the largest economy in Africa to destiny.

 

The President also told the Summit that “he is proud” that the Nigerian stock market had broken records in its consistent bullishness since he assumed office.

 

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who addressed the roundtable themed, “Building Partnerships with Renewed Hope for a Diversified and Prosperous Economy,” thanked Mr. Naveen Jindau, Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, for the new $3 billion investment in iron ore processing and steel development in Nigeria…

Atiku and the PDP are set to hold a global press conference today to discuss their loss in the tribunal.

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Atiku and the PDP are set to hold a global press conference today to discuss their loss in the tribunal.

The Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the February 25, 2023, presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, are scheduled to hold a world press conference today.

This comes after the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal dismissed Atiku’s case and upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Atiku, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, expressed their disagreement with the tribunal’s decision and vowed to challenge it at the Supreme Court.

Atiku’s Lead Counsel, Chris Uche, SAN, confirmed that they would file an appeal, stating, “The struggle continues.” The tribunal, consisting of five members, unanimously upheld Tinubu’s electoral victory.

Not satisfied with the ruling, Atiku and the PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagun, will address the press at the PDP National Headquarters’ NEC Hall at 2:30 pm, as per the invitation sent to journalists by the party’s National Director of Publicity.

Unconventional Marketing Strategies: Redefining Film Promotion – Filmmaker Titi Jeje

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Unconventional Marketing Strategies: Redefining Film Promotion – Filmmaker Titi Jeje

Nollywood Director and Chairman of Tampan Guild of Directors, Títí Jeje, recently took to his Instagram page to discuss the challenges of making films and the importance of having a comprehensive marketing plan.

In his post, he compared making films to launching a new product, emphasizing that simply creating the film is not enough. Jeje highlighted the need for a marketing plan that takes into consideration factors such as the target audience, competition, opportunities, threats, means of distribution, and budgeting.

 

According to Jeje, having a compelling script is just the first step in obtaining the financing needed for a film. It is crucial to understand who the target audience is, how to position the film in the market, and the various factors that could affect its success. He stressed that a well-developed marketing plan is essential in order to effectively promote and distribute the film.

 

Jeje also mentioned that marketing plans for films can sometimes be even more creative than the film itself. This highlights the importance of strategic and creative thinking in the process of promoting and distributing films.

 

Overall, Jeje’s message serves as a reminder to filmmakers that making a successful film requires not only talent and creativity but also careful planning and a comprehensive marketing strategy.

Debo Adedayo Macaroni Transition To Fame

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Debo Adedayo Macaroni Transition To Fame

Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, content creator and citizen activist. A trained thespian, his popularity grew from his comic skits on social media, where he plays the role of a political figure cum sugar daddy called “Daddy Wa” or a sadistic lecturer called “Professor Hard Life”. Debo popularized catchphrases like “Ooin”, “Freaky freaky” and “You are doing well”.

Looking at how this man has risen to fame in the past few years, you’d want to agree with me that the sky is never really the limit but a starting point.

Following the transition from standup comedy to Instagram skits in the Nigerian comedy industry, Nollywood has hosted a couple of skit makers, and time and time again, Mr Macaroni has proven to be truly worth the hype.

From Ponzi, to Lugard, to Ayinla, to Brotherhood, to Gangs of Lagos, to Anikulapo, to Jagun jagun, to Kesari, and now, Awujale (where he’d be playing the lead role), he has embraced and done justice to substancial roles in most of Nigeria’s biggest movies on Netflix currently.

He was never the funniest in the industry when he started–and perhaps he’s still not–but man has inscribed his feet in the sands of time, and only a few of his colleagues can lace his shoes at the moment.

 

Our freaky daddy has been nothing short of ‘fantabulous’, and ‘ooin’, he’s doing well! 🤭

 

©️ Agbas

World Bank Report Highlights Nigeria’s Low Capital Expenditure

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World Bank Report Highlights Nigeria’s Low Capital Expenditure

The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, emphasized during his keynote address at the annual banking and finance conference in Abuja that Nigeria’s public spending is currently one of the lowest worldwide.

Chaudhuri’s presentation pointed out that the government’s expenditures, both at the federal and subnational levels, have been notably low.

He also highlighted that this inadequate government spending falls short in addressing the country’s infrastructure needs, stating that at the current rate of capital investment, it would take a staggering 300 years to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure gap.

Additionally, he compared public investment spending in Nigeria unfavorably to countries like Indonesia, Ghana, Egypt, and Kenya, which has resulted in subpar infrastructure quality and accessibility.

Chaudhuri underscored that the low government revenues between 2015 and 2021 pose a significant risk to fiscal and debt sustainability.

Furthermore, he noted the limited access to finance, which hampers the private sector’s ability to invest, expand, and create jobs.

In his keynote address, Chaudhuri stressed that for Nigeria to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity, both federal and state governments must prioritize factors such as national security, political stability, and the rule of law.

The World Bank also called for increased investment in human capital, particularly in children, unlocking the potential of private investment, promoting job creation, and ensuring access to finance.

At the same conference, various stakeholders echoed the need for the financial sector to actively contribute to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, challenged the financial sector to aim for significant growth, moving from a 3.6% contribution to approximately nine percent of GDP. Bagudu emphasized the importance of empowering Nigeria’s youthful population to curb emigration trends.

The acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Shonubi, acknowledged the low economic contribution of the banking sector and called for improvement.

He encouraged bankers to engage in advocacy efforts that drive actionable change.

Similarly, the Chairman of the Body of Banks’ CEOs, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, called for a deliberate and collective effort from stakeholders to bolster the country’s economy. He highlighted the vast potential within Nigeria’s market and the need to tap into it effectively.

In his remarks, the President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Mr. Ken Opara, praised President Bola Tinubu’s reform initiatives, such as subsidy removal, foreign exchange regime unification, infrastructure investment, support for agriculture, SME promotion, and tax reforms.

Opara believes that if these reforms are well executed, they can unlock Nigeria’s economic potential.

The government believes that poverty eradication will lead to a 50% reduction in insecurity

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The government believes that poverty eradication will lead to a 50% reduction in insecurity

On Wednesday, the Federal Government emphasized that addressing poverty in Nigeria could significantly reduce the nation’s insecurity woes by more than 50 percent.

Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, shared this insight in Abuja while seeking assistance from the Nigerian Air Force to distribute relief materials to remote areas.

During her courtesy visit to Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, at the Nigerian Air Force headquarters, Edu pointed out that poverty serves as a catalyst for insecurity, leading to humanitarian crises. She stressed that winning the battle against poverty would equate to a 50 percent reduction in insecurity.

Edu expressed the critical role of the Nigerian Air Force in reaching underserved areas with humanitarian aid.

Her requests included assistance in transporting relief workers and materials to remote regions, as well as the evacuation of Nigerians from areas under threat, both domestically and abroad.

Edu also pledged to include the families of deceased servicemen in her ministry’s poverty alleviation program and requested the deployment of air force personnel as liaison officers.

In response, Air Marshall Abubakar pledged the Nigerian Air Force’s cooperation and partnership in addressing the country’s pressing humanitarian challenges.

He recognized the multifaceted nature of these challenges, stemming from conflicts, natural disasters, and displacement, and stressed the importance of a coordinated approach involving various agencies and departments to provide support and solutions effectively.

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