Hosts for The Voice Nigeria Revealed: Show to Begin Airing on 10 April

Leading Nigerian presenter Osakioduwa and on-air TV personality Stephanie Coker have been announced as the presenters for M-Net/Africa Magic The Voice Nigeria, brought to you by Airtel in association with Coca Cola. The Voice Nigeria will begin airing on 10 April, 2016, on Africa Magic Showcase channel 151 and Africa Magic Urban channel 153, Sundays at 8:00pm CAT. As host, Ik will work his effortless magic and connect the contestants and coaches with the audience, while Stephanie’s infectious energy will spark up social media engagement. Her key role will be to engage with viewers and talents in the show, as the fans at home send in live tweets and messages during the live shows.

A great way to catch up with The Voice Nigeria, is through the recently launched; “The Voice Nigeria” social media application, which can be downloaded on the iOS and Google Play stores.The Voice Nigeria App grants access to videos, news, weekly games and more as the show progresses.

Speaking on this new development, the Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said: “We are very excited to be bringing The Voice Nigeria to your screens. The show holds a lot of potential for the discovery of new musical talents, and also promises to be an exhilarating ride, as we kick off with our amazing presenters. We have no doubt that the next great talents, who will do Nigeria proud, are about to be discovered.”

Since its original launch in 2010, The Voice has won audiences in countries like the US, Australia, South Africa and the UK, where other renowned artistes have occupied the show’s famous red chairs as coaches. The Voice Nigeria employs the same format including two presenters playing separate roles. The presenters will work as a bridge connecting all active angles of the show.

Also speaking, Mr. Ahmad Mohkles, the Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, sponsors of The Voice Nigeria, said: “The sponsorship of The Voice Nigeria is yet another example of Airtel’s commitment to empowering young and talented Nigerians. As Nigeria’s smartphone network, we are always excited to enter partnerships that connect the Nigerian youth to their dreams and we are very excited about the opportunities that The Voice Nigeria presents.”

Follow IK Osakioduwa on twitter @ik_osakioduwa

Follow Stephanie Coker on tiwitter @StephanieCoker_ 

The Presenters

IK OSAKIODUWA

Ik started his career in entertainment in 2001 with a job at Rhythm 93.7. After a brief sojourn in the world of advertising (1yr plus), Ik decided to return to his first love: Radio Presentation in 2003, and has continued to wow fans on radio since then. His comfort and skill on the microphone soon found him being pushed to try his hands on TV presentation. Ik has been selected to present the various shows Studio 53 , Temptation Nigeria, “Comedy Club: Live in Lagos” and he has been the host of MNet’s Big Brother Africa for the past 6 years

In 2014, Africa Magic encouraged Ik to take things a step further, and commissioned him to produce a new show for the channel. Ik designed, executive produced and presented Highlites With Ik. The show was an instant success and is currently in its second season (2015). Ik continues to hone his skill as a compere of events and is in very high demand today.

STEPHANIE COKER

Growing up in North London and prior to her arrival in Lagos, Nigeria, she worked on television networks like BBC, Bauer Media and London 360. In Nigeria she has worked with Cool FM as a co-host, MTV Base and recently Ebony Life TV. She has starred on one of Africa’s most successful television series, Tinsel and has been signed on by Bailey’s.

She continues to hone her skills as a writer, and produces her new web series “Steph Rocks”.

Stephanie is a versatile and fearless television presenter and actress who continues to shine on the big screen and on radio.

It’s Whisky O’clock At Portico: Get Live With Jameson and Mi Casa

The Lifestyle by The Speakeasy Kempson Ari

@ZambiazHarshTag on the gram @zambiazhandle

It is as live as it gets! #JamesonLive @JamesonZam @JamesonWhisky, R&G @RandGZambia and Mi Casa @MiCasaMusic, guarantees a lit state of affairs. Avert the evil called FOMO by making sure you you get that ticket early from The Wine Shop (arcades) at K100 a tot for what promises to be the jump off to the party & festival season 2016 at Portico on the 9^th of April 2016 aka this Saturday in true R&G style. Remember tickets sell quicker than sharwamas after a night out in Northmead. Even worse than a hangover is seeing your friends selfies on FB and hearing anecdotes of just how gully the situation got.

“Ain’t no party like an R&G party”, said @leelabee, especially when the Jameson is flowing and live tunes are on blast. The energy that is exuded when Dr. Duda @DrDuda drops the beat, J’Something @jsomethingmusic gets a singing and Mo-T @MoT_Music blows the horn, is an extraordinary and entertaining experience that will have you singing “Bar Man” and ordering more Jameson into the wee hours of the morning. Aside from grooving and doing the “Jika” to the smoove house and jazz sounds of the award winning globe-trotting Jozi boys. Home grown talent such as the 2016 Zambian Music Award @ZMusicAward nominee Jay Rox @JayRox05 and the acoustic duo of Ben and Kiki @kikisingszed will also be in the mix entertaining the crowd. Electric violinist Caitlin de Ville will also add some variation to the merriments with her fiddle.

   

R&G @RandGZambia are all about the hook up and freebies, and please believe they got you covered at too at this gig. A ticket gets you a FREE glass of Jameson, ginger ale and lime to jump-start and get you into the mix. Also stand a chance to win double tickets or a limited edition St. Patrick’s Day limited edition bottle (check the visual in this post). Miller winning Dj Blocks @DjBlocksZambia will be on the ones and two’s supported by Dj Cheyo and Bass Flex who will keep the crowd moving and grooving.

Mi Casa @MiCasaMusic have become strong candidates for Zambian permanent residency. The eclectic world class act where in Zambia headlining the Stanbic Jazz Fest @JazzFestStanbic six months ago and are back #HomeSweetHome again this weekend with their unique “Chocolate”. #JamesonLive @JamesonZam will be on hand to add some Irish cheer to the shindig by the shot, glass and bottle until it’s St. Patrick’s again. It is officially the inaugural event of the legendary party & festival giants R&G @RandGZambia in 2016 since they flew us from 2015 and switched us into 2016 with DJ Switch @DjSwitchSA on the decks. Gig one on the 9^th of April 2016, on the festivity maestro’s R&G calender promises to be *Khalid voice* “another one” of take it to the head. The tap opens at 6pm aka 18hrs and the last call will be at 2am. This serves as an official notice. Last count of people going was at 723, half of whom I’m sure I know and I’m number 724. For more info and updates check out www.facebook.com/events/1025316324229343/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/925502337568372/

T’s n C’s… Pay Attention

1. If you look under age please bring your ID – bar staff will ask for ID if necessary
2. NO swimming
3. Cash bars available at the event.
4. No littering, fireworks, graffiti, illegal substances
5. Right of admission reserved
6. Entry entirely at your own risk
7. The promoters (R&G Events, Portico, Jameson Irish Whiskey) accept no responsibility whatsoever for injury, death, loss or damage of any kind to persons, vehicles and/ or belongings. This applies to negligence of any kind by the promoters, sponsors, venue and contractors.
8. By entering the venue, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or recorded as a member of the audience and to any and all use and distribution of your image, likeness and voice in such photographs, films and/or recorded materials, without payment to you.

Zed Top 10 Presenter Search: Here Are The Top 20 Entries!

10 March 2016

                          

The long wait is over. After receiving an overwhelming response from all over Zambia to the Zed Top 10 presenter search callout, Zambezi Magic has now shortlisted the top 20 entries.  These talented finalists represent a diverse range of presenting styles, techniques and looks, all with great potential to become the ultimate Zed Top 10 video jockey.

The channel now needs the help of the viewers to pick the Top 10. Starting on Friday the 11^th of March to Friday 18^th of March 2016, for a full week, the viewers will be able to vote for their favourite 10 presenters.

Addiel Dzinoreva, Head of Zambezi Magic said “The Zed Top 10 is one of Zambezi Magic’s most popular shows every week. Zambezi Magic is looking for a multi lingual and charismatic individual, between 18 and 26 years old, who is passionate about television, music and the world of entertainment. It’s a great opportunity for any young Zambian who believes they have what it takes to be the very first video jockey on Zambezi Magic.”

For this round of the talent search, viewers have an opportunity to pick the top 10 presenters and eliminate the bottom 10. Viewers can participate by simply going to http://zambezimagic.dstv.com/zed-top-10-presenter-search-top-20-finalists/, viewing the Top 20 entries, then voting for their favorite presenter using the online poll. Viewers are encouraged to create their own top 10 lists and share, comment, debate and defend their choices.

“Our viewers are now in a position to end the dreams of at least 10 prospects and at the same time move another ten closer to their dream of becoming a television star. So we want everyone to participate and for friends, family, and colleagues it’s an opportunity to campaign and make a case for their favourites.” Dzinoreva said.

Zambezi Magic has provided various opportunities for local talent in the arts and film industries to show case their talent on DStv Channel 160. Since its entry onto the market, in July last year, the channel has launched various shows that include lifestyle, musical countdown, movies, drama series and religious programmes from six different countries in Southern Africa. The introduction of a Zambian on air presenter for the Zed Top 10 is one of the many new local talents coming to Zambezi Magic this year.

Zed Top 10 premiers on Fridays at 21:30 CAT. For more information, about the show, you can log on to  www.zambezimagic.tv  and follow Zambezi Magic on Facebook: Zambezi Magic TV; Twitter @zambezimagictv; Instagram zambezimagictv and WeChat ZambeziMagic.

Allow me to get my Dangote on 2016: Alive & Well

The Return by The Blog Sensei Kempson Ari Jaffe Joffer

@ZambiazHarshTag Instagram: @zambiazhandel

“All the fresh styles always start out as a good little hood thing. Look at blues, rock, jazz, rap, not even talking about music. Everything else too.” - Andre 3000, Hollywood divorce.

By the time any novel thing goes through the cycle and reaches the main stream, it’s over. However, it’s all good because I’m already ahead of the curve being different again. 2015 saw the establishment of jesuislecritique.blogspot.com which in turn has cued some great opportunities in 2016. Aside from being @Curatezed 46, attending numerous events in solidarity and support of Zambian ascetics scene and various players in the craft, promoting international brands, and writing, I’m alive and well and the blog is not going anywhere.

I attended two out of the top 5 gigs I listed on my final post of 2015, the only two I was invited to go figure. At his last gig of 2015 and indeed his second last in Zambia before relocating to Germany, 

Eleftherios Mukuka @elmukuka New Year’s Eve gig at Sky Bar was stellar indeed. I sat at the bar in a solemn reflection of the previous 365 days as the house maestro played a splendid selection of tunes. It could have been the last day of life as I watched the reel of another twelve months of existence in my mind in the company of my solace. As with the cycle of life, there was not one friend in sight perhaps a few familiar faces I had met on my duties as a scribe, on that evening however it affirmed the banal, vulgar, bewildering, gratifying in essence the mundane phases of my existence that bore levity now condensed into a forgotten memory I grasped at like morning due to no avail.

What are those Dangote moments you ask? I read like an imbecile to enlightenment through winter, relived the fallacy of love and how feeble even those society and so-called culture holds in high esteem are in spring, the selfishness of man and how limitless I can be in summer, and discovered the few that actually care if I live during the festivities. What distracting contrasts living exposed me to, from the death of a juvenile twitter relationship, seeing one’s maternal mother prevail on her death bed, a perfect encounter made of dreams destroyed by the mocking clutches of time, running with will and purpose to feel like the legends from the stories of my youth, all in the past linking to a fading future in the present time I write. What frivolous times to exist I thought as Dj Switch @DjSwitchSA

jumped on the decks to play an impromptu set at 3am on the first day of 2016, of music only a real disc jokey of a certain epoch, a forgotten time on the party teams of days gone by. R&G @RandGzambia did it again, #WayToGo @DjSwitchSA, the anonymous ladies who kicked off 2016 with @ZambiazHarshTag I see you, and @FlyingFishSA who always #AddSomeFlavour.                

Besides me getting on Instagram as @Zambiazhandle Dangote is now officially a buzz word on these Lusaka and Zed nationwide streets, used to describe:

1.    A person with great financial abilities in the realm they exist.

2.    A female with a lot of talent in the booty expanse. “Ali na Dangote uja gelo”, “That girl has a serious Dangote”.

3.    An individual held in great reverence for their feats or an authority in a certain field.

*Breaths two breaths* “Back like I never left, I’m on my second breath.”    As with all things gully/trap/hood, before the mainstream vultures skirmish as they always do with hood novelty, allow me to get my Dangote on in 2016 and what a time it is to be alive and well.