MERCY JOHNSON'S WEDDING PIX

So you have all heard of the controversial Mercy Johnson wedding, well then here are the pix.

SAX APPEAL IN NIGERIA

Sax appeal 3 concert featured world renowned saxophonist Kenny G, Mike Aremu, Kunle Ayo and Judith Sephuma. Other performers included Nigerian R n' B queen, Waje and American jazziest Yolanda Brown.

ARA ANNOUNCES SEPARATION FROM HUSBAND

Respected entertainer and one of Africa's leading talking drummers, Ara, has issued a statement, saying she's parting with her husband Prince Nurudeen Olalekan Saliu.
The couple exchanged wedding vows on June 4, 2009. The pair will remain friends, Ara says. And they will continue to jointly support their child.
"We've been separated since January', the musician says. 'But because I do not want rumours to start flying, and I think, out of respect, all my friends and fans need to know what's happening to me, I think it's right to set the records straight once and for all on this. We're no longer together and we're both happy. We've both moved on'.
'I'm single again. But I will not be searching for now'.



'I've taken this decision very painfully; and it's particularly a tough and sensitive time for me and my son. And I plead with my friends and fans to put us in their prayers at this period'.
The musician who is working to release her new materials, while also dedicating her time to helping disadvantaged women and children, says she will 'not be granting any interviews for now. I want to give my son all the attention he needs; and when I do have to talk, it'll be about my current love : My music'.
'I pray my friends in the media understand this. They've been very supportive since my early days. And I believe they'll stand by me at this trying period also...'

Aralola and Nurudeen got married at the Oshodi/Isolo registry on June 4, 2009. The marriage is presently in the process of annulment.

BANKY, WIZKID AND SKALES ANOUNCE FIRST-EVER EME AMERICAN TOUR!

US-based fans of ‘superstar’ Wizkid, R&B powerhouse Banky W, and critically acclaimed rapper Skales who have been longing to see them perform live, can now heave a sigh of relief.
The EME acts announced, today, that they’re staging a North America tour that’ll roll out in a matter of months. “Actually, the tour was earlier scheduled to begin in Washington DC on June 24," comments Banky W. "But due to certain circumstances, we have had to step back to work on a couple of elements necessary to deliver the best experience for our fans
"We know our fans in the US are waiting. And we apologise profusely, with a promise that this tour will be worth the wait. Our promoters have put in a lot of hard work, and we’re working with so many professionals in different cities to ensure everything goes well. I want to assure all those who have bought tickets already that we’re on; we’re coming for real; and it’s only a matter of weeks before we hit ‘God’s own Country."
Banky, who runs EME with partners in Nigeria and the United States, spoke from Lagos, Nigeria, where he has been living since relocating from the US in 2007.
The tour, according to a statement by EME, is in conjunction with the top Nigerian and African promoters in each city and will include big venue concerts, select club gigs, road stops, TV and radio performances as well as extended media visits.
The tour promotional partners are Afrique Events, Afrobeat Productions, Big A Entertainment, Camp Green, Club Nationale, De Eminentz, Mr. Déjà vu and The F.I.V.E Company. Others are Freshwaves, Incognito, Janda Entertainment, Jesse Poche (TakeoverDJs), Qrious
Media Group, Royal Entertainment, Shekpe Knights, So So Selective and Townkrier.com Says Segun Demuren, EME CEO: ‘‘Coming on the heels on a successful album launch concert for Wizkid, we’re moving on to the next step which is to ensure we deliver the best concert experience for our fans all over the world. We’re starting with the US with dates for Europe
and Asia to follow’’.
It’s the first-ever EME tour and an excited Banky adds, “Thanks for waiting this long guys. We’ll wait just a little bit longer, and then we can have all the fun in the world. We’re taking Lagos party to America!’’
Cities to be covered, according to an official guide released by EME, include Washington DC, New York City, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, Detroit MI, Chicago IL, Minneapolis MN, Boston MA, Dallas TX, Detroit MI and San Jose CA.

IYANYA READY FOR SECOND ALBUM

The past months have been rough and hard; with the loss of Iyanya's mother, and his only brother.
Now alone and in the cold, the singer is holding tight to his music – his only source of warmth and hope.
And after months of working hard to find his voice again, the ladies’ man is back in full circulation, getting ready for his second body of work.
With two singles already rocking radioland, and a video for I’m The One already on the way, the first-ever PFWA winner says he’s grabbing 2011 with both arms, putting his best foot forward to make sure he records a spectacular outing this year.
‘I’ve practically been living in the studios for months now’, says Iyanya, who recently signed up with Lagos-based label Buzz Avenue. ‘It’s been a period of mixed blessings for me – on one hand I’m getting such amazing support for my career, and I’m humbled by the growth I’ve recorded since I won Project Fame in 2008. But on the other hand, I’ve had to deal with the loss of my entire family: My dad, my brother, and my mom. It’s really more than I can handle, but I thank my friends, fans and the media for standing firm by me’.



Now putting all that behind, and working to make his departed ones proud, Iyanya has teamed up with Wazbeats, TY Mix and other producers to develop an album that he says ‘everyone will be proud of’.
As a sign of some of the stuff to come, he paired up with Rita Isokhen (of Koko Mansion fame) last December, to deliver a dramatic performance during the Rick Ross concert in Lagos.
‘We’re thinking outside the boss’, he says. ‘And that will reflect in everything you see on this new album; from my style, to the music, the videos and performances…’The singer’s yet-to-be-titled second album is expected in a matter of months.