Asu Ekiye's "Eniye"

Asu Ekiye, also known as the Prince of the Niger Delta, is the recipient of numerous awards for his works. Remember "Wo Ekilemo" and "Yemiyemo" and so many more songs that got you dancing even when you did not understand the language? Well, Asu Ekiye has released another 'language' video - which cost a whooping 4 million naira - in anticipation of his Fourth Album. ''Eniye'', Asu's new song means ''it is mine'' and it aims to help listeners understand that what God has given you cannot be taken from you.

Using the story of the ''wise'' king Solomon and the two women who had the issue with whose baby was alive in the bible, "Eniye" passes its message quite clearly. You can be sure that you will enjoy seeing the display of the rich Nigerian culture in clear and distinct pictures.

TOYIN AND FRIENDS: JULY 2011 EDITION

“Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are.” This can definitely be said about Toyin Adebola, convener of the quarterly praise and worship event - Toyin and Friends - which aims at bringing people closer to God.

The dedication and commitment his friends show – from Samsong, who flew in from Abuja, to Williams (a Violinist), who flew in for the show from South Africa, Cohbams and Buchi among others, who came in spite of their busy schedule – tells only one story: they believe in Toyin’s work and absolutely love him as an individual. Apart from the “friends” mentioned above, V6 (who was in charge of the dance routines for Toyin Adebola’s Never Alone Again musical video), Mr. Osagie, Big B, Push (Buchi’s Protégé) and Damilola Edwards performed at the show and each of them had something good to say about  “Mr. T” as he is fondly called.

Young Simi, who performed “Love you better” and “The Hum song” (two of her lastest songs), also had pleasant comments about the host, who she has been working with in the studio for a couple of months now. X2D crew did not fail to snatch a moment with J Treash, a producer, musician and friend of Toyin Adebola, who informed us that he is putting finishing touches to his album, which would in the market from December 2011.

Catch more of Toyin and Friends on X2D.

ANKARA GROOVE: A COMBINATION OF PRAISE AND CULTURE

 Are you proud of your tradition and culture? Are you interested in what you wear? Well, if you don’t, we know a group of people who do - the youths of Fountain of Life. How so? They went all out to organize the event, Ankara Groove, to showcase the colourful and rich culture of our dear country. Among other things, the purpose of the event was to bring together youths of like minds who are ready to praise and worship the God that has totally been faithful to them.

This year’s event, organized under the auspices of The Youth Fountain 3:16, proved to be worth all the waiting because from the beginning it set out to be fulfilling and of course interesting. The performances and ministrations were, of course, from individuals who knew what it takes to connect God and His saints. “Gaise” - an Afro-centric artiste performed his hit song – “Follow Follow”- that talks about appreciating your culture and not adapting the white man’s culture (good and bad) because you think it is ‘hip’- appropriate; right. Asides Gaise, Ige, RBK and other ‘ministers’ made sure everyone enjoyed themselves - thoroughly.

In Gaise’ words, “…Ankara ni mo fi n dara, emi o ran Prada; Ti n ba de gbe so run, awe o le se mi n ‘nada’”. The event was by all means a party of the indigenous fabrics.

You can watch more on X2D showing on TVC, Kingdom Africa, STV Port- Harcourt, LTV, GTV, PRTV, NTA Abuja and so much more.  

IDY AND FRIENDS

 
“How do I carve a niche for myself?” “How do I even start a career?” “Will people like what I have to offer?”

Are these the questions that have been bothering you? Idy Enang and his friends; a proficient actor and Commissioner for Culture and Tourism - Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) - and ace comedian - Ali Baba - who were to speak on Personal Branding, gave answers to these and so many more questions at the event - Idy and Friends - on Saturday, 30^th July, 2011. The event was powered by brand and marketing firm; Corporate Shepherds.

Idy Enang, Chief host of the event, is the Managing Director of Samsug Nigeria. He is also the originator of ‘Navigate with Idy’. At Saturday’s “Idy and Friends”, he spoke on different issues which would help one build a good career; focusing your efforts on building a career rather than move around ‘testing the waters’. Idy also explained that rather than a leap into entrepreneurship with no experience in the field of choice, it is better to start working for/with authorities in that field.

Putting that sweet icing on the cake, RMD and Ali Baba spoke about how believing in oneself can improve one’s work. RMD went further to say that there is a process one must go through - I AM, I CAN and I WILL - which must be accompanied with another process of SEPARATION - This process will help you differentiate yourself from others, create your own brand and ‘help you dominant your space’.

Not worried about your appearance? Think again, because it was also mentioned that personal grooming is important for personal branding - your poise, what you wear - know that no matter how small you start, someone is watching.

One thing that stood out in all of these individual’s speeches was that it is important to horn your skills. Idy said “serve, get the experience and develop yourself”; Ali Baba said, “do not distracted by peer pressure, focus on building yourself” and lastly from RMD – be prepared because you never know when that chance will come.

 

Early comers at the event got an opportunity to share a joyful moment with RMD when he called upon to cut his birthday cake. The cake was Idy’s surprise to RMD who turns 50 later on this month.