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NOVEMber 12, 2016
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Dubai Tourism sponsors The Wedding Party D
ubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has officially announced its collaboration with Elfike Collective’s The Wedding Party. Arguably the most anticipated social event of the year, the grand world premiere of The Wedding Party was selected by Dubai Tourism as part of its Vision 2020 initiative. The vision was approved in May 2013 by His Highness Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, as a strategic roadmap to attracting 20 million visitors per year by 2020, doubling the number welcomed in 2012. Speaking on the partnership, executive producer, Mo Abudu, said, ‘Nigerians have a warm affection for Dubai. It is a favourite destination for weddings, family holidays and business trips. We are proud of this partnership and we look forward to treating some lucky cinema goers to an unexpected discovery of a city that we all love. We also look forward to hosting the representatives of Dubai Tourism in Lagos this November.” The grand world premiere will hold on
The Wedding Party’s poster
Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Guests can walk away with amazing prices including luxury accommodation courtesy Arabian Falcon, theme park passes courtesy IMG Worlds of Adventure, and helicopter rides courtesy Alpha Tours
Helicopter Rides. Dubai Tourism will also give away other VVIP gifts to lucky premiere guests. Also, in the Win With the Wedding Party Promo, real life couples-to-be can win anything from bridal makeup by Zaron Cosmetics, to cakes from Cakes by
Tosan, KOTS Catering, complementary venue hire courtesy of Dorchester Events Centre, grooms’ styling by Mai Atafo to invitation design by The Wedding Store. Don’t be told. Start planning now to win with The Wedding Party.
Shiikane support D’Banj’s UK tour Martel B returns with Feel Alright
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ultiple MTV EMA, BET, World Music and MOBO Award winner D’Banj, will be making his return to the UK after a four year hiatus following his 2012 UK TOP 10 hit Oliver Twist, with his biggest UK tour supported by arguably the hottest Afrobeats rising star
Shiikane
Tekkie who will be performing a slew of his recent hits including Duro and Pana. The ultimate entertainer D’Banj, will be thrilling his UK fans to an unforgettable, spellbinding performance at the most explosive and star-studded Afrobeats concert the country has seen this year with support
from Shiikane, Mayorkun, Dremo, Paigey Cakey and Ms Banks, plus many more. The UK tour powered by Afrobeats Artistry kicks off in Manchester Academy 11th November, Birmingham 12th November and the grand finale 13th November in London hosted by Afrobeats biggest influencer in the UK Abrantee (Capital Xtra) who has had an incredible year hosting concerts including Sarkodie, R2bees, Afrobeats Live and also billed to host Diamond Platnumz who is supporting Neyo, Davido @ Koko and The Ghana Music Awards. With a career that has spanned 12 years and over 20 million records sold, D’banj is widely regarded as one of the best and most esteemed live performers and the world’s biggest African musical star.
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Martel B
resented by his own K3 Music imprint, British-Nigerian musician Martel B is back with his massive new single titled Feel Alright, in collaboration with Sean Focus and fast-rising Nigerian-based producer Otyno, who has previously worked with the likes of 2Face Idibia, Kelly Hansome, Sugarboy and Tillaman, among others. Exciting new offering Feel Alright comes on the back of two massive hits for Martel B last year, Take You Home featuring Roro Benson, which was championed by Link Up TV, and Badda Dan Dem which was supported by the likes of Complex UK, MTV Wrap Up, GRM Daily and the MOBO Awards. Serving as the first taste of what is to come from Martel B in 2017, Feel Alright is a glorious return to form for the East London native. With its excellent R&B and Afrobeats sensibilities, the record shows off Martel B’s infectious flow, lyrics and vocal melodies, and is sure to be an instant favourite among fans and critics alike.