MTV BASE LIVE! NIGERIA - 14 OCTOBER (WITH REPEATS IN NOVEMBER) | FLY

The Nigerian leg of the pan-African tour, which has already hit the best clubs and spots in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, will feature one of the UK’s best DJs hot from the London club scene, DJ Big Ted and several of Nigeria’s best including DJ Fresh Waves, DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Humility. This exclusive party-night will also feature guest performances by Pras Michel, US hip hop star and member of the 90s superstar group THE FUGEES, and the Fugees’ own DJ, DJ Leon, alongside Nigerian chart-authorities Asa, Jazzman and P-Square. Sponsored by Nokia, MTV base LIVE! Nigeria promises to be the hottest must-be-seen-at party this time of year in Lagos!

Taking place at trendy nightclub The Vault, Victoria Island, Lagos, MTV base LIVE! is MTV base’s exclusive, pan-African party tour and TV show which brings together star-studded international DJs and artists alongside Nigeria’s wildest DJs, chart-topping and exciting new artists, hand-picked by the MTV base talent scouts. Combined together, they create a fantastic one-off party event with MTV base’s signature music flair and outrageous party atmosphere. Tickets for MTV base LIVE! Lagos go on sale, priced 3,500 Naira, at The Vault, 21A, Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island from Friday, 30 September. Advanced tickets can also be requested by e-mail at: mtvbaselive@mtvne.com.

Pras Michel is one third of the acclaimed nineties super group, the Fugees, the seminal 90s rap group formed with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. ‘Win, Lose or Draw’ is the title of Pras’ latest solo project, following a turbulent career which has withstood the earth-shattering success of the Fugees, followed by dissolution of the group and then global solo acclaim with Ghetto Supastar. High profile collaborations with Wyclef Jean, Sean Paul and Spragga Benz feature on ‘Win, Lose or Draw’, which sees Pras re-visiting the thoughtful sociopolitical territory of his Fugees’ days.

Multi-talented DJ, radio and TV presenter DJ Big Ted is currently one of the UK’s hottest DJs, with a weekly residency at London’s hip hop club, Trap. Whether touring with MOBO-award winning artist Black Twang, DJ-ing with on-air partner Shortee Blitz or shuffling the decks at some of Europe’s hottest club nights and concerts, Big Ted’s infectious passion for music and his love for hip hop never fail to come through.

Highlights from the MTV base LIVE! party in Nigeria will be recorded and televised across Africa on MTV base (DStv channel 88), Wednesday 2 November 2005, and repeated on Wednesday 10 November. MTV base camera crews at the party will also film vox pops and shout outs with party guests so everyone there will get a chance to see themselves on MTV base!

Commented Alex Okosi, Vice President and General Manager, MTV Networks Africa, ‘We’re very excited to be bringing MTV base LIVE! to Nigeria, with a view to creating a fantastic party event that people will be talking about for months to come. MTV base LIVE! embodies all the things you expect in a great party - great music, hit DJs, hot musicians, top celebrities and cool party people. It’s a night that anyone who loves a good party can’t afford to miss!’

Commented Mika Niemi, sales director for Nokia South Africa, ‘Music is an intrinsic part of African culture and has always been a form of communication that transcends language and connects people on several levels. Our association with MTV base gives a new outlet of expression for the people of Africa and their music through this vibrant cooperation. This is the fifth MTV base LIVE! party and it is definitely the place to be for anyone passionate about music in Africa.’

All the action from the MTV base LIVE! party including performances and backstage excitement will be packaged together to broadcast on the MTV base LIVE! TV show, which includes behind-the-scenes footage of the emerging music, fashion, and entertainment culture that make Lagos the place to be! Also as part of the MTV base camera crew tour of Africa, Lagos’ cool party crowd will have the opportunity to be featured on What’s Up Africa?, a new programme on MTV base , which gives people across Africa a chance to give shout-outs to their friends and family while throwing to their favourite music video.

The MTV base LIVE! tour kicked off in Accra, Ghana on 28 May 2005, with star DJ from New York, DJ Ruckus, South Africa’s hip hop authority Skwatta Kamp and Ghanaian hip life stars Obour and VIP, with special appearances by Tic Tac, Madfish and Batman. After Accra, MTV base LIVE! headed off to Kampala, Uganda on 25 June, where Nigerian superstar 2FACE Idibia performed alongside Ugandan stars Klear Kut, Peter Miles and Maurice Kirya. In July, the MTV base LIVE! tour hit Nairobi with top international and Kenyan DJs, including DJ Devo (USA), DJ Sarah (UK), plus appearances by Necessary Noize and Kleptomaniax, and Kaysha. August saw the MTV base LIVE! crew in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, partying under the stars with Pras, DJ Leon, local artists Ray C, Juma Nature and T.I.D. And the party doesn’t stop after Lagos - in the coming months, the MTV base LIVE! party will be making stops in: Luanda/Angola, Johannesburg/South Africa and Cape Town/South Africa. For more information on upcoming dates, email: mtvbaselive@mtvne.com, or go to: www.mtvbaseafrica.com.

MTV base, MTV’s first pan-African music television channel and MTV Networks 100th channel worldwide, is the first ever 24-hour, pan-African music TV service targeted specifically at young African adults. The channel combines African and international music genres relevant to young Africans including R&B, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, kwaito, hip life, zouk, m’balax and Afrobeat, and celebrates the cultural vibrancy and creativity of African music and artists, showcasing them alongside their music peers from around the world.

hello,
my name is jamie,also a r’n’b upcoming promosing artist,(lagos/nigeria) i just want to make an enquiry to featuring as one of the artist who will be performing in your upcoming mtv live in lagos concert,i have my latest cd on air,and i will like u to consider my enquiry so as to just feature for the show,at least u give me a gate pass to perform,
pls i await your urgent response,

thanks

jamie

Hello MTV base Nigeria,
I am Emeka from Benin City, Pls i wil like to know how i can get your address in Nigeria, and to know also if those Videos played on Broadcast are being payed for, and if also i would like to know the amount and the procedures for getting it.
Thanks a lot,
Emeka

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Pls, try and reply me on this E-mail address, emiskygee@yahoo.com.
Regards,
Emeka

i come from calabar,am an upcoming artist,i believe in the Afro hiphop culture,been looking for a way or sponsor to show what i am made of,is it possible to perform in ur shows or talent haunt shows,plz requirements and procedures plz.or connect me.
thanks alot.

-Josef
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What a wondefull gift you people are in the hand of nature.More strenght to u people.
Im williams,an upcoming artist. Im a writer,singer,a student in University of Nigeria Nsukka. It will be my pleasure to ask Mtv base to perform a show which could be tagged who wants to be a star?maybe great tallented stars could be picked for performances.Thanks
williams

Sup MTV Base Nigeria,
Am aN emcee based in Kaduna, Nigeria, and i just want ya’all to prepare a rap-battle ground for me n Ruggedman, life on air for just 30 minutes, coz i’ve gat issues to settle out with em brodaz who think he is the best emcee in Nigeria. just hoping MTV base is not gonna let me down on this one. GLOBAL PEACE IS MY WISH FOR ALL!
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Dear Sir,
We have the pleasure of introducing to you our artiste whose name is
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His album comprises of hit tracks like;
 Twisted,
 Gentleman,
 Omotena,
 Unity Song,
 Buy Africa etc.

REFERENCE
That has captivated Nigerians and broken language barriers, by being highly rated by both the Anglophone and Franco phone countries of Africa.
His performance during the Roll Back Malaria Gala Night in Abuja had (48) forty eight Africa head of states including the former US president, Bill Clinton in attendance at the Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotels and Towers, The 8th All African Game (COJA), Battle of Hope performing with DMX and Ashanti (WOTCLEF 2004) etc.

AWARD
 Black Disc magic Awards 2003 - 2005
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 Merit Award Promotion 2002 -2005.

We are looking forward to your urgent response.

Thanks
David Okewumi
Manager.

pls mtv base am artist from nigeria.my name is phat in the music industry and am also a producer.i have produce so many artist like ,kelvino,dapper warri tu pac,bone rap,atlast and so on.My music style is like 2face idibia.And i want to be in kennis music.The problem we have today in the industry in warri is record company and marketers.pls mtv come and base warri.Becos we have good artist here .my phone number is .080361222848

Hello MTV BASE NIGERIA,
Pls i would like you to pls future me in your show that is coming up soon or u pls let me know what it would take to patake or be futured and i would be very very much greatly because i am an upcoming talented artist and i already have 2 singles which is really great..Pls i would appreciate it if u could grant my request and i hope to hear from u soon..U can get back to me at thejbs@yahoo.com
The J B’s

Hi Mtv base Nigeria,
What a wonderfull gift you people are in the hand of nature.More strength to u people.
Im JOHN ,an upcoming DJ. my dj name is dj jay c,and also a student in University of lagos. It will be my pleasure to ask Mtv base to perform a show which could be tagged who wants to be a dj ? maybe great talented dj’s could be picked for performances.Thanks
john omezie

We would like MTV Base to sponsor the Nigerian Reunion Celebration (NRC)in Dallas, USA. This event drew over 3000 people last year in Atlanta. We support MTV Base, we would appreciate your support. I can be reached @404-944-0972 for more detail on how you can participate. NRC is the largest community nigerian organisation in USA. You will be able to promote your program and services.

Thank you.

Hello,i wanted to be a DJ but some how found out i couldnt make it.I have 2 turn tables(new)for sale and dont know if any one is inerested in buying it.,The price is low.If you are down,please call me on my personal number
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Hi MTVBASE..?
I am Miracle from Nigeria Nick name Slimsaint.it really Kool watching more Africa music video’s on mtv…i think that show That africa is really growing in the industry,mostly Nigeria Artist,well im an upcoming artist Planning to Put A single soon on Air.i hoping to meet more Artist & do some studio work with them.if any one interested in me can reach me through my private# +2348080514421.
Thanks.
Miracle AKA…slimsaint

Hello,

I got through the content page of upcoming concert show that will be held in lagos from soon in the month of October 2007.I am mid9th by stage name and i am into R&B.i must likely participate in the concert that very great day.Please reserve my tickek and my sit for me.I am just an upcoming artist singing alone.This is my number to call when identify me 08067738277.
Please do not hesitate to mail me as soon as possible.

hey my name is junior and i live in ireland. im an upcoming rap artist but i don’t know where to start from
if u could direct me to some record labels or give me some info that can help me i would appriciate it grately.
i don’t mind doing it for free,i just want to represent
edo state and reach the rest of the youth through music.

Hello MTV BASE,

On behalf of the artist named MPSIL Singers, We would love to get sing at your concert,….We have recorded 2 songs, which is for promotion……Which if we storm your concert, we would be able to move the crowd

We are three in Numbers, Named

Ekene as (Marion) Stage Name
Bright as (Phalbdon) Stage Name

Ejima as (SIL) Stage
Name

We are based into R& B Hiphop strictly……We have what it takes to be a star, if it is being investigated in us….We would be very grateful, if we are being accepted and let crowd get to hear us….

Thank You MTV BASE,

I love MTV BASE.

Cheers

digger-gigger ooooooooo boy! it’s feels realy crazy and fun to be on mtv in any perspective. i know no one can see me,or hear me but i’m sure you can feel me. i love you My MTV and peace to my nigerian musical brothers..one love like Tu face Idibia will say and Snoop? sticky! yikee!! yikee!!! and i will say tripple tu-aalee brothers.

MTV base big ups to u guys,One love, Am an up coming artiste with my demo bassed in Abuja nigeria, i Hope you guys will come to our rescue and help us because we upcoming artiste Need more exposure than what we get, even though we dont have videos yet.please if possible i need you to feature me on your show. my add is dsquare2u@yahoo.com.

pls mtv, hv got d best hiphop dance crew in portharcourt,a city in nigeria.and i wld realy luv if we cld b givin a slot in d soon comin show. it realy will b a plus in our carier and we also asure u dat we re goin to put up a super dance perfomance if we re givin a chance. numbers u can contact us wit…08037372852,08029177306. will be so glad if our request is beein granted..emeil’ dynabreakaz@yahoo.com

Am from calabar,am an upcoming artist,Have been looking for a way or sponsor to bring out the star in me,is it possible to perform in ur shows,Please when are you guys coming to calabar and what are the requirements and procedures to perform.my number is 08057440497 please contact me with this or my mail.thanks
Billionpounds

Please, i sent a message to this Site, concerning how i can get MTVBASE address in NIGERIA OR OFFICIAL email and as well I want to find out on how to place a video musical advert and to know the procedures on how to do this?
Pls this is very much important to me, as it affects me on how i would broadcast my video musical to everybody. Pls, try and reply me on this E-mail address, victoredozie2@yahoo.com.
Regards,
Edozie Victor
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Please MTV Base,I am a Cameroonian reggae and afro music artist and will like to know how I can get my video to you.It is a single titled Reggae No Dreadful to introduce the coming of my second album….12 tracks due in June 2008.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Divine Mokoro.

Mtv Base Nigeria,
I am Divine Mokoro, a Cameroonian reggae and afro music artist and I will like to know how I can get my music video to you.It is a single titled Reggae no Dreadful to introduce the coming of my second album Ahead Ahead due in June 2008.Thanks.
Divine Mokoro.
29 January 2008.

i am an up coming artist,looking for a chance to blow up like a volcanoe and paddle my own canoe in the nigeria music industry,i will start my quest like a story but if you grant me my request i will be happy..kemi 016653340

we are group of two. R”N”B AND HIPHOP artist looking for promotion we got four tight tracks down already.i got additional talent like dancing stunt e.t.c. any record label, managers or interested producers should pls get in touch with
DAYO: 08066520542
K-HANGER:08051109377
we are both student of unilorin. we wil also appreciate any update of any of your talent shows or any show whatsoever.

i am rotimi by name but maG name is kiwi , i am in abuja right now hustling to better but we are three in number as an up coming artiste, so we are looking forward for help to make our dream come true .

Dear Mtvbase here is an innovator earnestly in search of a partnership deal with a BODY that is willing to support an indigenous project that in our hearts will remain a resonance for generations to come ,providing that spiritual inspirational tonic for millions of African artist and Africans alike with all facet of entrepreneur skills to become critical thinkers .’ KING SEKO’ as an artist , producer, writer and humanitarian, though haven’t contributed to the industry yet, partly because I am an unfortunate victim of prostate cancer for 12 years running now nevertheless an eternal optimist striving hard to combine studio work with the phenomenal self-service administration ‘DAS’ effectively, which our cogent aim is to forge independence from the spirit of the world., is confident enough to deliver a well packaged album that will overshadow the music market in 4 months ,if this is my opportune moment to work with flexible producers with my tracks already purchased from underground producers who are relentlessly working and hoping to explode after the media first shunned the ‘real deal’ so to say. Hip-hop is a musical genre that has expanded beyond our belief here in Nigeria nonetheless it is all about money making and on just rare occasions delivering socially conscious messages, probably why most say it’s worn out , but our style itself is not going anywhere here! it has simply evolved with our culture very much like everything else, so logically there is no such thing as secular music only secular lyrics which implies that there is really no good or bad music only opinion and taste but on the contrary any professional that lacks creativity in his field in this trend of globalisation is not living out his nature, and as a result will lose success at the long run .the package will be endowed with different passions. We all know the only through security in this world is a reserve of knowledge and experience which as a well cultured adventurous African anthropologist I find myself haplessly encoded in. I will be putting in all the best for the complaints over the years of illegal usages of artist property in Nigeria by cooperate organisation to promote products and services in concerts while refusing to pay has been curbed.(the law—copyright decree 47 of 1998 has amended - given the composer the right to receive payments for the use of their musical work.) so I will be licensed to a collecting society with rights to royalties. I leave a life of inner peace and joy but the world dwelling and taunting me in my eye- mind will have to come to past in the most extraordinary and explosive manner putting my passive acting skills to test with the best music directors we will intelligently convey the deepest of heartfelt sentiment of Africans to the world as they watch captivated ,and consciously honing the young mind of the new generation ,helping them alienate shadowed dream on screen erasing all their doubts as a human has a whole to ascertain their full potentials they all need to seek PERFECTION is what we aim for, God bless.

In a web search i conducted requesting for musical directors and producers in Nigeria,ur web was one of the many displayed.
I seek to meet with musical directors or producers who will look into my musical works for production and direction.
Kindly send me emails of directors and producers or who will look into my works and lets see what happens.

Regards.

i am an artist that hasn’t gotten famous,i have songs already packaged which people hear and love..but the way to bust into the market is a problem.i am sure if i have 1 shot into the market it would be the only one i need to blow,so i ask MTV BASE for that chance to change the world with my music……

Watzup, BorriId is d name.
Am an upcoming Artiste, I rap & sing. I once belong to a group called Exemplars.
We broke up just of recent.
Now am working on my own debut album.
By december, am dropping my promo tracks tilled “1 is better than 2, Sisto & Second chance ”
I gat a 17 traker 2in1 killer AIbum tilled “Burning Desire” which has another sub-album tittled “Fresh From d Factory”. Boom!!! Honestly,every track is a hit. Any Iabel or Marketer interested in having my Cd for review can write “borrild@yahoo.com”
Moreso if u wanna future a new artiste in ur song or Album, u can mail me. l do my flow in pure American English.Bottom line i don’t flow in Pigeon english. Lastly, If u need a Professional Songwritter u can also mail me then, i can give u my phone number.
Thanks for using ur time to read this.
Borrild

My name is xwhite.I come frm benin city,Nigeria.i m an up comin rap artist,i rule my domain in d university.i ve done up to 9 songs and also i ve a good stage performance.sir,i ve being lookin for a possible way to show wht i m made of.sir,wht does it take to perform in ur show/talent hunt..i would love to knw.mtv base 4life.+2348034666694