Ige: X2D Capacity Development Seminar Facilitator

Dupe “Ige” Kachi (nee Akinola) is a renowned vocal coach who holds MUSON certificates in voice, piano and theory of music. She has held a place on the Faculty of MTN’s music talent TV series, Project Fame and is, no doubt, versatile in the art of singing. Born into a family of music lovers, Ige, who started singing at the age of 7, has always appreciated all forms of music from classical to jazz and R&B.

A graduate of University of Lagos’ Engineering faculty, Ige has performed with the Laz Ekwueme Chorale, Steve Rhodes Voices, Chosen Treasure Choir (HOTR), Covenant Christian Centre Choir and Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Choir. She also performed at Calabar Carnival 2005-2007, TOTAL 50th anniversary celebrations, “The Experience”, Celtel Brand Unveil, “The Platform”, African-American concert among others. Ige has written and performed several jingles and has been part of a few stage plays. She has also performed with a variety of artistes including Lara George, Provabs, Olufunmi, JC Qrew, Sammie Okposo, Cobhams, Yinka Davies, Rhymzo and Sunny Neji.

Ige would be teaching a session at the forth-coming X2D Capacity Development Seminar on the 23rd of November, 2011.

Register now to be a part of it!

X2D Capacity Development Seminar

The X2D Capacity Development Seminar is a workshop put together with the aim of equipping practitioners of the kingdom creative entertainment industry with skills, tools and information required for effective functioning in the industry. The seminar would hold periodically and continually bring to fore issues that kingdom creative people should be aware of. This is the first of the series of the Capacity Development Seminar.

Areas of Focus:

i)                    Voice & Singing

ii)                  Sound: Live, recorded, mic handling

iii)                Vision: The roles of ‘Entertainers’

Speakers:

-          Ige

-          FLO

-          Deji Irawo

Date: 23^rd November, 2011

Time: 9am

Venue: Dream Factory Studio (DFS), Onward Complex, Plot YB, Mobolaji Johnson Way, Alausa, Lagos.

Target Audience:

-          Music Producers (established and upcoming)

-          Singers and upcoming artistes

-          Performing and recording artistes

-          Entertainment industry practitioners

How to pay and register

Simply pay N1,000.00 at any GT Bank branch into the following account:

Name: De King’s Vision Limited

Account No:  0019027499

Then send a message to 33222 in the following format: X2D SEMINAR *YOUR NAME *PHONE NO *TELLER NO

e.g X2D SEMINAR UCHE ADESUA 0812345678 012222

MOTOLA - A voice of hope to her generation.

 

Sharing a word of encouragement with someone and bringing God’s healing and hope to this generation via music and entertainment are some of those things that give Motola fulfillment. In the last decade, OMOTOLA OLOYEDE-OYEBANJO has been involved in different music groups; she has however pitched her tent with House on the Rock’s Choir- Chosen Treasure. 
Making sacrifices for what one loves is not new to Motola as she gave up her foray in the professional corporate world (where she has functioned as the internal Communications Manager for Unilever and the Head of Corporate Communications for The British Council) in order to confront the task of music professionally. 

A humanitarian, she is the pioneer of ‘VIBRATIONS’ - a holiday Concert which is a medium to raise funds used to provide university scholarships for promising young people.

Her debut album is expected this month with production contributions from Wole Oni, ToluCCI, Jide Afolayan, among others.

‘Reach for the stars’-her debut video-featuring Segun Obe has a simple message- with God everything is possible.

Exploring the Legend of FLO

FLO is a Nigerian producer, whose 18-year stint in Nigeria’s music production industry has seen the birth of a whole new dimension to the creation of music. A certified Lawyer and performing artiste; he is an embodiment of true entertainment. FLO considers himself a rock artiste, and he expressed this in his Christmas album - Christmas According to Flo - which he gave out free in December 2010; he further assured that there is more to be heard in his upcoming album.


"The OveFlo", which got its name primarily from the fact that it was developed while a different project was being pursued, will be released next month. It will showcase a different side of Flo to his audience.

Asked how to tell a good song, “You know a good song through its chorus; it must be able to draw someone’s attention”, he replied. And going by the hard work he has put into his works, we cannot wait to have the chorus of his songs on our lips.

*Look out for the full interview on TV soon*

EFE AND ‘A NEW LEVEL’ OF WORSHIP

EFE’s story is one that shows determination, endurance, gumption and of course the grace of God working in her life. With her entry into the gospel industry spanning 12 years, Efe’s love for God and her absolute desire to give others a medium to worship God through songs has not dwindled and this is clearly displayed in her debut album - ‘A new Level’. It is a 14 tracked album with songs, in her words; ‘that will take you beyond the level of just singing; to the presence of God.’ With Flo as producer and other Artistes like Midnight Crew’s Michael Abdul on this project, you know it would be awesome.

This songstress has been rehearsing with her band for a launch concert of the album and X2D caught up with her after rehearsals on the 16^th of September to get more first-hand details about the album. Efe told us she wanted the album to be a tool to bring people closer to God through worship. With tracks such as ‘We Worship’, ‘God of Everything’ and ‘Still Within the Flow’ - previously released as a radio single – “A New Level” is quintessential of the pure worship one can offer to God. This album can be purchased at ‘The Hub’, Inspiration FM and Laterna Ventures in Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Midnight Crew, Allyson, Sax dazzle at ‘Turn It Up’ concert •Turnout mindblowing –Big B

Fans of gospel act, "Big B", and almost 2,000 listeners of his popular Sunday Programme on Splash FM, "Turn It Up", stormed Jogor Centre, Ibadan to celebrate the gospel programme's first anniversary.

In what is suspected to have been the biggest self-sponsored event so far this year, guests were treated to popular gospel songs by top acts in and out of Ibadan. The event is expected to go a long way in winning more listeners for the radio programme.

The concert got underway with the performance of Tunde Caxton-Martins. He was immediately followed by "Babatunmise", whose time on stage was described by many as 'a great time of praise to God'.

Host, "Big B", led guests in what was titled 'a time of music', and hwne he was done, he introduced Michael Abdul of Midnight Crew on stage. His introduction got the house in a joyful eruption and he justified the confidence of fans by taking them to another level with "Igwe".

"Bolaji Sax", "Ronke Giwa" and "Psalmos", among others, also rocked the capacity-filled venue with non-stop music, well supported by pianist, Ibukun Fadugba.

In appreciation of their loyalty to the radio programme, many guests went home with gift items such as fridges, generators, fans, blackberry phones and bags of foodstuff for participating in a raffle draw. Widows who attended the event were also rewarded with cash gifts.

TMG Records hosts Sammie Okposo

Gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo recently left the shores of Nigeria for the United States of America in pursuit of his international album meant for release before the end of the year.Feelers reaching us reveal that he was given a warm reception by the representative of TMG Records, being the first official black artiste signed on to the label. The meeting re-emphasized the commitment of TMG Records to Sammi Okposo. Other than the meeting, other things lined up for Okposo's trip are a press conference, a photo shoot and the recording of vocals for some of the tracks of the album. It is being reported that Award-winning producer, Kevin Bond, is working on this album project.