BET RAISES THE CURTAIN ON “TOP ACTOR” SEASON 2

REALITY SERIES ASKS

“WHO WILL FILL ALTOVISE LAWRENCE’S SHOES?”

Pan-African reality series Top Actor Africa has had acting fans on their edge of their seats since Season 2 hits their TV screens (BET, 19:30 CAT, Tuesday 1 March). Packed with nail-biting moments, and tense eliminations, the new series will keep the viewers guessing as 12 wannabe actors strive over 13 weeks to prove their acting chops and score a career-boosting prize!

Host and South African movie star ZikhonaSodlaka has been holding down the second season. Best known for her roles in “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” and the national soapie “Generations”, Zikhona has played leading roles in many South Africa productions including “TshaTsha” and “Montana”, to name a few.

Aspiring thespians from across the continent underwent a jaw-dropping audition phase in the race to see who will win the coveted title of Top Actor Africa. The six gals and guys who made the final cut are: Shamilla Miller (South Africa), Simhle Belinda Plaatjies (South Africa),Farrell Drew (South Africa),Marilyn Sekgapane (South Africa), Jesse Suntele (South Africa), Hendrik Lombard (South Africa) and Sabelo Sibeko (South Africa). Flying the flag for East Africa are Kenyans LorreineWanguiGakuo and Alex Khayo, while Nigerian actors Tobechi Nneji, Uriel Oputa and Ifeanyi Dike are representing for West Africa.

We've not parted ways with PSquare – Glo

Contrary to the speculations in the media, the next generation network, Globacom,  has said that it has not ended its relationship with one of its popular brand ambassadors, Peter and Paul Okoye, the twin music duo of PSquare.

Globacom, in a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, disclosed that its relationship with the PSquare team is still ongoing as the twin brothers  had not been removed as the company's brand ambassadors. 

Globacom explained that it was in the process of reviewing its contract with its brand ambassadors, and that it had not ended its relationship with any of the brand ambassadors.

“We have not disengaged PSquare or any of our other ambassadors. We are currently in the process of reviewing our contracts with the brand ambassadors,” the statement said.

Akingbade Speaks At Redeemer’s University BrandiQ Campus Club Day

Mr Bola Akingbade

One of Nigeria’s leading brands and marketing expert, Bola Akingbade will, on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, speak to about 2000 University students on the topic, Building a World Class University: the Role of Brand Management.

Mr. Akingbade would be sharing his rich and enduring marketing communications knowledge and experience with students of Redeemer’s University (RUN) as they mark their BrandiQ Club Day at The University Auditorium, Ede, State of Osun.

Already, there is a high level of excitement within the entire academic community since the announcement that this strategic marketing egghead would be presenting the main paper during the RUN BrandiQ Club Day. Students from neighbouring universities and polytechnics have been invited in huge numbers to grace the occasion. The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University Prof Debo Adeyewa and the registrar, Bola Oloketuyi will play hosts to the select personalities across all spheres of life invited to the unique occasion.

iPad Pro, available from iStore

L-R:Sachin Verma, iStore Country Manager; Adebisi Ade-Onojobi, iStore customer and Kolapo Agunloye, iStore Manager during a breakfast presentation of the new iPad Pro in Radison Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos 

The amazing iPad Pro, now available from iStore iKeja, the home of everything Apple.

As the home of everything Apple, iStore is proud to continue its efforts in making the latest Apple products available to customers. iPad Pro, Apple’s most expansive and productive tablet, is now available at iStore. iPad Pro has a large 12.9-inch Retina display, nearly double the CPU performance of iPad Air 2 and refined MultiTouch technology. With 5.6 million pixels, iPad Pro features the highest-resolution Retina display of any iOS device. The 12.9-inch screen makes everything you do — editing 4K video, designing presentations, running a business — easier, faster and more engaging. iPad Pro has a slim and light design, it’s just 6.9 mm thin and weighs just over 700g. It’s available in silver, gold and space grey from N240 000.

iStore will also offer the new range of iPad Pro Apple accessories namely the revolutionary Apple Pencil, Apple Smart Keyboard and Smart Covers. The Apple Pencil uses incredibly sensitive pressure and tilt sensors to instantly recognize when you are pressing harder or shifting its angle. Apple's iPad Pro Smart Keyboard combines an array of new technologies and materials to create a keyboard like no other. It’s a full-size keyboard that’s fully portable, and connects to iPad Pro with the Smart Connector, an innovative new interface that allows for a two-way exchange of power and data. Finally the Smart Cover, which folds into different positions, creates a versatile stand for reading, typing, or watching videos. All accessories are sold separately.

Nigerian Pop Star, Kiss Daniel Set To Release Debut Album “New Era”

…Also to Stage An Album Release Concert

Nigeria’s king of new generation music “Kiss Daniel” will be releasing his long anticipated album come May 1st, 2016. The Album which will have his label mate “Sugarboy” as the only featured artiste will feature several released hit songs from Kiss Daniel and many unreleased hit tracks that will become street anthems in a short while.

A grand event worthy of a young man that captured our attention in 2015 with several hit songs that propelled him to stardom is scheduled for May 7th, 2016 and will be held at the prestigious Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Album release concert will be a Banquet style event and will feature top Nigerian artists.

The album release concert, which is expected to be the biggest event in the first half of 2016, has identified possible channels for brands to achieve significant value accretion from potential partnership. It will showcase Daniel in his true form. The young man will be performing his hit songs with a live band alongside several A-list artists. It’s expected to be a must-attend event of 2016!!!