Terracotta awards holds September in Ibadan

By David Ajiboye - updated: Friday 11-07-2008

(L-R) The coordinator, Mr. Ayodeji Adedeji,
CEO of Nero Entertainment, a consultant and
Olamiju Akala at the press conference in
Lagos.THREE multimedia and entertainment companies, Classy Events, Nero Entertainment and Xstasy Multimedia are cooking something big.

It is the maiden Terracotta, Nigeria film and Television Awards aimed at celebrating outstanding talents from the nation’s rich broadcast and movie industry.

Though, an initiative of Adedeji Ayodeji’s Classy Events, the awards, accordingly is expected to honour and acknowledge the efforts of icons who have contributed immensely to the growth of Television and film making in Nigeria.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos during the week, Ayodeji said the choice of the name Terracotta is significant. “The theme name, Terracotta is a corporate content, a brand for setting up an adequate standard with accurate and relevant measures for the development of the Nigerian entertainment industry”.

He explained further that the event is supported by the Oyo State Government, and that actually informed the choice of Ibadan as it’s hosting venue. The press confrence which was held at LTV Confrence Hall with all the organizers in attendance, informed that the awards is aimed at creating a medium through which pioneers and key players in the industry can be celebrated and appreciated for their immense creative contributions to the development of the industry.

He added that Terracotta is focused at bridging the gap between the Nigerian film and Television Industry and that of the developed world; creating a progressive form of awareness amidst potential investors, government and private sectors. The Terracotta awards comes up at the Jogor Center, Ibadan on September 27, 2008.

Papas Nite Club hosts 9ja for Obama party

Barak ObamaAmerica’s presidential hopeful, Barack Obama will be celebrated tonight at highbrow club, Club Papas. Tagged;

“The Revolution Party” with a catch, 9ja for Obama night, the show accordingly is already gathering storm and all efforts to make it a talk-of-the-town show by the management of the club is in high gear.

The club sources informed that the choice of today for the party is because it coincides with the American Independence day.

The Obama party will attract artistes like Tu face, X-Project, D’banj, Mo Hits Crew, Ruggedman, Konga and K-Stone.

Denrele Edun of Soundcity will anchor the show.

“Its just our own way of being part of a positive change and a move for a better society”, said one of the organisers of the party.

Winners of Nigerian Entertainment Awards in US at a glance

Best Album of the Year - Asa
Hottest Single of the Year - Yahoozee
Best New Act of the Year - Ty Bello
Best Afro Pop Act of the Year - 9ice
Best Gospel Act of the Year - Dekunle Fuji
Music Producer of the Year - Dr. Frabs
Best Music Video of the Year - Do Me (P Square)
Best Int’l Single of the Year - Spray Me Money
Best Int’l Album of the Year - Chapter XIII
Best Int’l Producer of the Year - T. Money
Best Int’l Music Video of the Year - Wetin Man Go Do
Int’l Event of the Year - NRC Reunion
Best World DJ - DJ Humility
Best Comedian - Basorge Tariah, Jnr
Best Actor - Olu Jacobs
Best Actress - Kate Henshaw-Nuttal
UK Based Promoter - Tribex Entertainment

(The awards was held at the Skirball Performing Arts Center in New York)

Clubs to visit this weekend

By David Ajiboye

De Executive Suites Nite Club
This is the only Nite Club in Ibadan with indoor swimming pool. Located at No 1, Oba Akenzua Avenue, old Bodija clubbing activities at this club is every Friday and it’s free to members while non-members will have to pay.

Rated the best in Ibadan because of the calibre of people that patronise the place, it remains the safest of the nite clubs in the city.

Atlantic Bar
Dreadfully load Afro-beat - great if you like that sort of thing. Your driver will know where it is, best to get there at midnight or so when you're already half drunk so you won't buy too many drinks. Just dance to the music, or hang out - you probably won't get hassled by hookers or dope dealers, unlike most other places.

Not a bad place to hang out in Lagos, however watch out for those drink prices, could end up spending a small fortune, even for Nigerian standards.

Club Towers Prive
Classy night spot, open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Buffet included in the entrance fee.

Excellent decor and atmosphere with Hip-hop, R&B on Friday Saturday. Live music with the Shock Band on Wednesdays. Great night out.

The Motherlan'
Showcase of an African variation of mid tempo jazz. Owned by a Nigerian artiste called Lagbaja, a brilliant saxophonist known for performing on stage with local masquerade- style masks, this is a brilliant place to go and is frequented by foriegners.

Afrikan Shrine
Run by Femi Kuti (son of Fela), this is a great rock temple. The best night to go there is Sunday. When Femi is outside of the country the place can be rather empty, however, so you might want to check if he is around. The Shrine is located in a quiet street in Ikeja.

Le Merveille
Run by Prince Edward Okotiebor, the club is one of the very few that still boasts of high patronage in the city of Ibadan. Its location is an added advantage and boasts of a very good security personnel that makes it one of the safest nite clubs in the Oyo state capital.