Street Cred Magazine - January 2018

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JANUARY 2018

UK & AFRICA

2018 TAKEOVER

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ow what a year it has been for music, Afrobeats and Grime have truly taken over.

The sounds from Lagos Nigeria have transcended cultures and are smashing the clubs and stadiums from Africa to America and the UK. Its not really about the language, it’s the beat that is speaking to everyone. Music is the language, it is so good to see what is happening.

The artists from the UK like J Hus, Stormzy, Big Shaq and Kojo Funds are representing the genre fully and of course we have the likes of 2 Face, Davido, Wizkid and many more back home bringing the fire.

The African sound is going global at a remarkable speed and we at Street Cred are so happy to be a part of the growth.

We as a positive media are dedicated to reporting on the stars of now and

the future from Africa giving the recognition the music deserves.

We helped the growth of R&B, Hiphop, Reggae and Grime music as a media to get it to where it is today and now we are to truly represent the Afrobeatz genre.

Street Cred feels the need to push the genre and scene to the fullest, highlighting whats abroad and over here.

Young Africans born in the UK have done their country

proud helping to push the sound as big as possible.

See our 2017 look at this years artists and support the movement which we call truth.

Feel it and enjoy what is about to come...We have arrived!!! #lagos #africatouk #streetcred #wobeysound

RUM AND REGGAE FESTIVAL TOUR

LONDON SHEFFIELD BRISTOL GLASGOW CARDIFF

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t's time to LIGHT UP THE PLACE, with the widest selection of Rums and the smoothest selection of Reggae music in the UK! On Entry You will be given a Rum Atlas & a Welcome Rum Punch!

Take a Rum journey around the world, hosted by their very own Reggae Sound System, tasting rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, Cuba, South America & The United States.

Alongside this, enjoy some amazing Reggae acts, performing all day across multiple stages.

There will be: • Carnival Dancers and Steel Drum Performances to get your body moving • Traditional Jamaican Food • Get your Chicken, Rice and Pea fix!

Try their Photo Booth for free, and make it a festival to remember!

You can even order your favourite Rum of the Day and they can post it to your home address. www.drinkaware.co.uk www.rumfestivals.com Strictly Over 18's only!

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LOTTO BOYZZ AFROBBEAN TOUR Another Birmingham success! Lotto Boyzz Ash and Lucas smashed their recent UK Tour, and Streetcred was there, access all areas for this.

Catch the footage of the 02 Birmingham Sold Out show on our Facebook and Youtube! They will be back with another bigger tour starting April 2018! Here are a few pics of what you may have missed!!!!

Mist: Karlas Back With A Bang!

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Birmingham Hiphop star Mist is back with the Diamond in the Dirt Tour and the long awaited EP set for release in January 2018! This is a must attend! Brap brap!

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The ting goes skrrrrraa pap pap pap pap pap pap...

That’s the line which has the whole world going crazy.

The genius comedian Michael Dapaah plays the character Big Shaq which is a story of a road man that goes from rags to riches.

Yes this is only a character that really wasnt meant to be taken that seriously. But as you saw these sketches on his online TV show #SWIL were getting over 400,000 views for each episode so like Ali G why not put out a song and see how it goes.

WOW 'Mans Not Hot' has become the biggest song this year. Michael Dapaah is a

NIGERIA: LAGOS OPENS 1ST EVER 24 HOUR NIGHTCLUB

QUILOX Check out the pics of Quilox and how they get down in Nigeria! #Quilox #nightclub #luxurylifestyle #lagos #nigeria #clubs #clubbing #party #fun #lagosnightlife #luxurylifestyle #nightout#nightclub #clubquilox

comedian and Big Shaq the alter ego has become a major brand.

So it looks like pretending to be a gangsta can make you a lot of money at the end of the day.

All people want is a good song and if its by a comedian then so be it.

Hip Hop laws have changed clearly where they say you have to keep it gangsta and real - todays generation just want a really good song.

Mans Not Hot is massive and has over 100 million views on YouTube which is insane but yes its a sick tune cant deny!

This is the man of the year Michael Dapaah aka Big Shaq - we respect the hustle but where is the next hit!?

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J Hus Is The Bouff Daddy!

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here is no stopping this guy - he is constantly rising. 'Lean and Bop' Star J Hus is the future of Afro, Grime & Hip Hop all combined!

His debut and Mercury Prize nominated album 'Common Sense' reached the official chart at no 6 and has spent a phenomenal ten weeks and is now certified Gold.

‘Did You See’ is

Stefflon Don Brings Her Debut Tour

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o the hottest UK Female artist right now Stefflon Don is doing big tings!

Opening up the MTV EMA redcarpet and smashing the 1xtra live in Manchester are only a few of the things she has

done in 2017!

Get ready for her debut tour!!

We know there will be big guests and wont be surprised to see the likes of Skepta who she as recently collaborated with on the banger Ding-a-Ling.

now officially certified as Platinum, having sold well over 600,000 units. The visual has had over 42 million views and an impressive 78 million plus combined Spotify and Apple Music streams for the audio.

Life is good for the African East Londoner who joined reggae don Pop Caan for a legendary combo performance at the Red Bull Culture Clash in 2016. The two have now teamed up on the remix of J Hus’ new single Bouff Daddy.

In my area, bouff means money, so whenever I go back to my area, everyone’s like ‘the bouff man, the bouff Daddy’,” explains Hus of the title.

“A lot of the words I use, people might not know what they mean, so you have to listen to the music to catch on, to work it out. To me, it’s normal, it’s just how we’ve always spoken in east London.”

Hus was nominated this year for a staggering 4 MOBO Awards, and went on to win Best song for the club Banger 'Did You See' we also saw him shut-

down the 1xtra live in Manchester alongside acts Travis Scott, French Montana, Bryson Tiller and more.

He also delivered an epic performance at Spotify’s recent ‘Who We Be Live’ show at Alexandra Palace alongside the likes of Bugzy Malone, Cardi B, Giggs & Stefflon Don It is plain to see that J Hus is

v e r y happy right now and you can see it in his videos especially his new groundbreaking single Bouff Daddy where you see Hus enjoying the sunshine and living lavish.

Yes J Hus is showing that its all about rising to the top! Mansion living surrounded by multiple women in swimsuits!!

Words: Mark Dwayne

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Comedian Ellie Taylor announces ‘This Guy’ Spring Tour Dates

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ot off the heels of her 20 date Autumn UK Tour, Ellie Taylor is back by popular demand with her show ‘This Guy’ for a 12 date, Spring UK tour.

Married and in her 30s, Ellie has overcome the surprise of being in a dreadfully happy marriage only for society to test her with a new question – whether or not she wants to breed.

If Ellie had been given a pound every time she’s

been asked ‘Are you going to have a baby?’ she could have bought a really expensive baby.

But with the maternal instinct of a pitta bread, Ellie has questions – how do you know if you’re ready to be a parent?

Should you just take the risk regardless? And what if Ellie does have a baby and her career stalls, or her marriage breaks down or more terrifying of all, the kid has a monobrow?

l Lady Gaga comes to Arena Birmingham this January

BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY

January 11 The Hunna 12 Catapult Club ft. Ali Gilbert 14 Progress Wrestling Presents Chapter 61 14 Bronnie - Rejex Tour 2018 19 Catapult Club feat. The Attics 20 36 Crazyfists 20 Jake Mitchell 23 Black Veil Brides & Asking Alexandria 26 Witt Lowry 26 Hollywood Undead 27 Your Alibi 28 Alvarez Kings

O2 INSTITUTE

January 15 Seaway 18 Sinach 20 Hudson Taylor 22 Louise 25 August Alsina 25 Hardy Caprio 26 Motionless in White 27 Alvarez Kings 27 Mongol Horde 27 Stamina Tour 30 Will Varley

NEC

January 11-14 Autosport International 11-14 Performance Car Show 14-15 Trophex ‘Live’ 2018 20-21 National Running Show 21-23 Beta International 2018 21-24 January Furniture Show 21-23 Printwear & Promotion LIVE!

ARENA BIRMINGHAM

January 19-21 Strictly Come Dancing 25 Chris Rock 28 BBL Cup Final 2018 31 Lady Gaga

GENTING ARENA

January 14 Paramore 20 Power Maxed Arenacross Tour

TOWN HALL & SYMPHONY HALL

January 01 Johann Strauss Gala (SH) 02-12 Stick Man (TH) 02-06 Blue Man Group (ICC) 06 Viennese New Year (SH) 07 Saint Petersburg Classic

Ballet - Swan Lake (SH) 08-09 Birmingham City University Awards Ceremonies (SH) 11 Bruckners Seventh (SH) 12 Centre Stage: CBSO String Ensemble (CBSO) 15 Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter (SH) 17 Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra (SH) 17 Domonkos Csabay in Recital (TH) 17 Bobtail and Olly Chalk Trio with John O’Gallagher (SH) 18 King King (TH) 18 Jim Jefferies (SH) 19 An Evening of Music and Dance with Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia (SH) 19 Asiab Dub Foundation Presents La Haine (TH) 20 Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra (SH) 21 Black Dyke Full Band Photo 2017 Cropped (SH) 23 Joshua Bell - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (SH) 24 Bernstein Stage And Screen (SH) 25 The Original 1968-77 Elvis TCB Band with special guests (TH) 26 The Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame (SH) 27 Anton & Erin (SH) 27 Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert (TH) 28 Birmingham Contemporary Music Group - Celebrating Carter (TH) 29 Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter 29 Christoph Sietzen in Recital 30 The Classic Rock Show 2018 - Guitar Greats 31 Rachmaninov’s Second

SLADE ROOMS, WOLVERHAMPTON

January 06 VIP Music Fair 13 S-X: Show #1 19 Francis Dunnery - Eat Me In St. Louis 20 Fire Red Empress 21 RavenEye 26 East Of The Severn 27 Jonn’s Atomic Memoir Won’t Write Itself 28 Tony Walsh: An Evening With Longfella

Arun Ghosh

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ward-winning and internationally renowned clarinettist Arun Ghosh returns to Birmingham with new music, new sounds and new album, But Where Are You Really From?

Revealing his 'indie-kid' Manchester musical upbringing, the new material marks Ghosh's move away from his trademark IndoJazz sound towards more song-like structures and psychedelic textures.

Alice Coltrane meets The Doors, Spiritualized and The Velvet Underground. Propelled by a hard driving rhythm section, and supported by the multi-layered guitar of Shirley Tetteh, Ghosh's celebrated lyricism, melodic outpourings and freewheeling improvisations become passionate and intensely emotional 'songs without words'.

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017’s favourite new R&B superstar H.E.R. has just announced an 8 date UK & EU run for March

2018.

The newly announced tour will

see the mysterious singer/songwriter play shows four different countries and includes a headline show at London’s famed Koko.

Tickets are on sale from livenation.co.uk.

March 2018

Thursday 8th O2 Ritz Manchester, UK Friday 9th Koko London, UK Saturday 10th O2 Academy2 Birmingham, UK Monday 12th Yoyo Paris, France Wednesday 14th CBE Cologne, Germany Thursday 15th Ampere Munich, Germany Saturday 17th Zoom Frankfurt, Germany Sunday 18th Paradiso Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES

2017 has been a year packed to the rafters with excellent blockbusters, arguably some of the best in years, and War for the Planet of the Apes is head and shoulders above them all.

Combining the big-budget action spectacle of a blockbuster with the hard-hitting brutality of a psychological thriller and the heart-wrenching emotion of an intimate drama, the resulting movie is simply breathtaking.

The concluding chapter in a trilogy that started back in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes is not only the best film in this particular trilogy but quite simply one of the best films of the year.

APES…TOGETHER…STRONG! Blu-Ray/DVD Release Date: Out Now

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Top 5 of 2017

LOGAN

The X-Men Universe is a peculiar beast, playing fast and loose with its continuity and story progression, we see different actors playing the same characters in different movies, we jump backwards and forwards in time and in some cases, they have shown a complete disregard for events we’ve already seen transpire by totally ignoring them.

It’s this bizarre approach that has prevented this franchise from emerging as something truly outstanding — until now.

LOGAN is not only the best superhero movie of the year, it’s arguably one of the best superhero movies ever made. This is, in part, due to the fact it doesn’t even feel like a superhero movie.

It’s more of an ultra-violent modern day western that just happens to feature characters with special powers and abilities.

As Hugh Jackman’s final appearance as this character after almost two decades of wearing the claws, LOGAN is a fitting tribute and a wonderful farewell to one of the most beloved characters in superhero cinema.

Blu-Ray/DVD Release Date: Out Now

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WIND RIVER

Taylor Sheridan has had a truly unbelievable couple of years. Writer of the critically acclaimed films Sicario and Hell or High Water, Sheridan continued his amazing track record by writing and directing WIND RIVER; a mystery/thriller about a rookie FBI agent teaming up with a local tracker to solve the murder of a young woman on a Native American reservation.

WIND RIVER is an example of what I like to call “perfect storm” filmmaking, where every element comes together exquisitely to formulate something truly special.

The writing, the direction, the cinematography, the music, the performances — it’s all flawless. Wind River is an intimate little masterpiece — and I don’t use that word lightly.

Blu-Ray/DVD Release Date: 22 January 2018

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY:VOL 2

What can I say? Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2, much like its predecessor back in 2014, is arguably the most fun I had at the movies this year and if that isn’t a good enough reason for it to be one of my favourite movies of 2017 then I don’t know what is.

It’s colourful, it’s whacky, it’s imaginative, it's hysterically funny and profoundly emotional. It’s also a huge step in the right direction in regard to Marvel’s villain problem, in that most of them are bland and generic, with Kurt Russell delivering an impossibly charming and charismatic yet sinister performance.

Also, any film that ends on an extreme close-up of a Cybernetically-enhanced space Racoon’s face as a single tear descends down his furry cheek as he silently questions his own morality, while somehow simultaneously managing to feel like one of the most raw and human moments of any film in 2017, deserves a place on anyone’s “best of the year” list.

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GET OUT

Something strange is afoot when Chris Washington, a young African-American man, travels to a quiet, secluded little suburb to meet his Caucasian girlfriend’s family for the first time.

Upon arrival, he discovers a neighbourhood populated almost exclusively by white people, with the only black people being in subservient roles of servitude and displaying worryingly peculiar behaviour.

What begins as an awkward weekend quickly descends into a fight for survival as Chris realises the townsfolk may have sinister motives.

Actor and comedian Jordan Peele, of comedy-duo Key and Peele fame, makes his directorial debut here with a smallscale, claustrophobic little movie that utilises the real-world racial tensions simmering within the United States as the backbone for his brilliant, socially aware horror story.

Blu-Ray/DVD Release Date: Out Now

Honourable Mentions — John Wick: Chapter 2, Split, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, IT and Thor: Ragnarok

Top 5 Most Anticipated FOR 2018 THE IRISHMAN

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Months have passed and the police have failed to find a culprit in her daughter's murder case, so grieving mother Mildred Hayes paints a controversial message on three billboards leading into her town, directed at William Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police.

When his second-in-command Officer Dixon, an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated as she continues on a war path against the police force.

From writer/director Martin McDonagh (In Bruges) comes this darkly comic drama with a phenomenal cast including; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Caleb Landry Jones and Abbie Cornish.

There’s already a lot of “Oscar Buzz” surrounding this one and as one of the best reviewed films in recent memory, there are more than enough reasons to be excited about this quirky little adventure.

UK Release Date: 12 January 2018

THE SHAPE OF WATER

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

From visionary director Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) comes a fable set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962.

In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa is trapped in a life of isolation, but her life is changed forever when she and her co-worker Zelda discover a secret classified experiment involving a mysterious aquatic creature deep within the facility.

Guillermo Del Toro is an exciting filmmaker who dares to branch out in to weird and wonderful territory in order to tell wholly unique stories we’ve never seen before and The Shape of Water seems no different.

The film looks painfully beautiful and I’m convinced it will be an unexpected hit when it hits UK cinemas. Also, the incomparable Michael Shannon stars as the film’s villain and that alone is enough reason to be excited.

UK Release Date: 14 February 2018

Everything we’ve seen from the Marvel Cinematic Universe up until this point has been building towards this pivotal moment.

Thanos, first introduced in a mid-credits scene in Avengers Assemble, has been scouring the universe in search of the Infinity Stones — artefacts that will grant him unlimited power — and with only a couple left to find, his journey brings him to Earth, where he comes fact to face with our mightiest heroes.

Every hero we’ve met thus far appears in Infinity War; Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, The Winter Soldier, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Falcon, War Machine, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot, Nebula, Mantis, Loki, Valkyrie and perhaps even a few surprise appearances from characters that haven’t been introduced yet, such as Captain Marvel, result in the single biggest ensemble cast ever assembled.

Whether you like superhero movies or not, Avengers: Infinity War is a historical moment not only for the genre, but for cinema in general. Ten years, eighteen movies, one universe — bring on the war!

UK Release Date: 27 April 2018

This Netflix Exclusive reunites legendary director Martin Scorsese with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci for the first time since Casino (1995) in a new gangster epic that tells the story of Frank Sheeran, a labor union official and mob hitman, who recalls his involvement in the slaying of American union leader, Jimmy Hoffa.

With a supporting cast featuring Al Pacino, Jesse Plemons, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, Anna Paquin, Ray Romano and our very own Stephen Graham, the cast alone is enough to send chills

down your spine. Couple that with that fact it is being directed by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and its easy to see why The Irishman is definitely one to keep your eye out for.

UK Release Date: TBA

LADY BIRD Lady Bird is a coming-of-age comedy/drama of an artistic seventeen-year-old girl from Sacramento, California who is embarking on her senior year in high school. That brief synopsis alone may not sound terribly exciting and it may even sound like you’ve seen something like it countless times before, but what sets Lady Bird apart from the pack is the sheer adoration this film has received in recent months. Released in the United States in November 2017, Lady Bird has fluttered its

way in to the hearts of critics and the general public alike, being showered with praise and being hailed as one of the best of the year.

UK Release Date: 16 February 2018

Honourable Mentions: Black Panther, Isle of Dogs, Annihilation, A Wrinkle in Time, Halloween

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WE RUN THIS! Check out the top names in Grime, Afrobeat and Hip Hop making the waves and creating history.

1.STEFFLON DON -HURTIN ME No 1 single featuring USA French Montana stormed the charts and beat even the hype of Rihannas ‘Wild Thoughts’.

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4. MIST - HOT PROPERTY

600 thousand units sold for single, Mercury Prize nomination, 4 MOBO nominations and number 6 in album chart.

Birminghams hottest Hip Hop act signed a deal with Adidas and Levis and won best video at the MOBOs

3. STORMZY - TOO BIG FOR YOUR BOOTS Independently smashed it and even featured on X Factor as a judge!

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TOP 10 ACTS OF 2017 5. LOTTO BOYZZ - NO DON

8. BIG SHAQ - Mans Not Hot

A sold out tour, collabs with the likes of Chipmunk and their singles have been streamed over 70 million times.

The most viewed urban single on YouTube - boasting over 100 million views!

6. DAVIDO - IF The hottest Afro Beat star smashed it at the MOBOs and is creating waves worldwide.

7. YUNGEN - BESTIE Although not nominated for a MOBO this year, his single Bestie was a massive smash!

9. DAVE featuring Mostack - NO WORDS Dave has had a big buzz and now boasts millions of views in one week of release for his Steel Bangle produced No Words featuring Manchesters finest Mo Stack.

10. GIGGS - Lock Doe Absolutely topping the charts worldwide with collaborations with world icon Drake

Ed is Number 1!

F ollowing the success of his third album, Divide, Ed found himself back on top of the charts again, this time with his single release of his duet with Beyonce on his song ‘Perfect’.

So perfect was this collabora-

tion, that it took him straight to Chistmas Number 1, beating out Big Shaq’s ‘Man’s Not Hot’ and Wham’s resurgent ‘Last Christmas’ to the top spot.

But that wasn’t all for the young singer/songwriter, as the week after, Divide soared back to the

top of the album charts, marking a record 7th time at the top of the charts for an album by a solo male artist!

Well done Ed, and looking forward to seeing what 2018 will bring!

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OVATION RED CAROL 2017

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An Ovation Christmas Treat!!

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ake no mistake, this lady is on fire. There is no stopping the ball of fire igniting itself in every town and city across the UK and the African continent. The Caribbean should expect a whirlwind visit that will rock the nations!

This lady has launched the Esther Ajayi Foundation in London, using a platform where she supported the Celebration of the Reunification of Jerusalem And the Balfour Declaration, before moving to the Second City of Birmingham, home to the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Using the platform of the UK’s only Positive, Informative and Objective Newspaper, The Phoenix Newspaper’s 7th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation.

Reverend Esther shared the stage with Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Newspaper, Marcia McLaughlin as she

once again captured an audience of dignitaries and royalty.

Moving swiftly on to Nigeria, The Esther Ajayi Foundation used the impressive platform of Ovation’s 10th Anniversary Christmas Carol, and once again this dynamic Lady of Giving spread her magic with a smile that could light up a thousand ships.

She launched once again at the Ovation event, a night full of remarkable moments in the lives of many youth whom were empowered by the Esther Ajayi Foundation to boost their entrepreneurial skills in various vocations. The Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi who believes in putting smiles on peoples faces, had the opportunity of empowering five youths with a cash donation of N1,000,000.00 each, as well as the Widows Foundation, and Educational Foundation whom she gave a cash donation of N1,000,000.00 each.

The celebrated UK based philanthropist was in fact the talk of the town going by her belief in which is the practical way, in which she changes the lives of people who come across her.

It’s easy to see why she has been called

the Mother Theresa of our time, she believes that the call to serve humanity and the less privileged should be a thing of joy to the rich in the society.

The Esther Ajayi Foundation which started just last year has already greatly affected the lives of many people.

“Giving is part of me,” she noted, and she is willing to partner with NGO and organisations that are ready to be involved in positive life changing.

Citing the pains and stigma that deported Nigerians from Libya and the crisis presently going on in the north which have left so many displaced, she says that this is a call to serve and save lives. She stressed that her foundation will venture into building hostels and the training of these displaced people in order to bring them back to stability and into a normal lifestyle through vocational skills and services. In a final call to arms, she called on all well-todo individuals and Philanthropists to get involved in this drive of life changing, as it pays to affect lives.

As the main sponsor The Esther Ajayi Foundation once again graced an audience on a night where the entertainment was off the hook! Ovation

Magazine knows how to throw a party.

Long live Ovation Magazine and good blessings for its founder Dele Momodu, a man of courage and strength, to celebrate 10 years of the Ovation Red Carol is no mean feat and is something to be applauded, well done!

With acts including world class performers, Davido, 2Face and Sinach, Street Cred Magazine and Phoenix Newspaper were able to capture moments of great talent as the stage lit up with talent.

In attendance was His Imperial Majesty The Ooni of Ife, and Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote.

The good Bishop Cierion Dewar was onhand to support the Esther Ajayi Foundation which is experiencing a whole new breed of marketing as the foundation is being launched not only once but seemingly in every country she intends to visit.

Congratulations to Ovation Magazine for hosting another successful Christmas Carol. The Phoenix Newspaper thanks The Esther Ajayi Foundation for the exclusive invitation to this occasion.

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Look Who Was In The House - Aliko Dangote!

l Aliko Dangote with Marcia McLaughlin, Founder and CEO of The Phoenix Newspaper

l Bishop Cierion Dewar with Mr and Mrs Anthonia John Okhiaode

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MOTORING

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Bear-illiant Gifts for Sick Kids A

utosport International and Ferrari teamed up with Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity, which brightens the lives of seriously ill children by granting their wishes and granting hospital ward wishes, to deliver some Christmas cheer to children at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Santa was on hand to take delivery of a sack full of Ferrari teddy bear gifts for the children from a luxurious and powerful Ferrari GTC4Lusso T, before meeting the children in the hospital’s Renal Unit.

Youngsters on Ward 1 - aged from six days to 17 years old were delighted when Santa turned up to pay them a special surprise visit.

After handing out all of the gifts and posing for pictures with the children on the ward, Santa was on hand to take fulfil a few Christmas wishes and show the children around the turbocharged V8 supercar outside.

The GTC4Lusso T can go from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds – enough to make Rudolph look slow.

Its V8 produces more than 610 horsepower and was an instant hit with the children as they got to sit

l Santa, Emma Walsh and Ibrahim with Ferrari GTC4Lusso T and the Ferrari Bears

in and take a look around the car with Father Christmas himself.

The gifts were delivered just in time for the Yuletide period by Emma Walsh - TV personality, singer and social media star.

Walsh appeared on reality TV Show Made in Chelsea for season 10 and has a racing license, making her the perfect person to ensure Santa received his gifts on time.

The visit came ahead of a busy period for Santa and for the show, as it revs closer towards Birmingham’s NEC this month.

Autosport International is set to open for four days from January 11th. Ferrari will be the main feature for 2018 as the Italian marque showcases a range of racing cars from its 488 Challenge all the way through to its celebrated F1 teams machinery.

Kate Woodley, Show Director for Autosport International, said: “We are so happy that Santa could pay the youngsters at Birmingham Children's Hospital a special visit at what is arguably his busiest time of year.

“There is surely no better way for his presents to arrive than in a Ferrari, the iconic marque which will be playing a feature role at our show in the New Year.”

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Suzuki Steps Up for 2018 S uzuki has confirmed pricing for the new SV650X, with the cafe racer-inspired, V-twin middleweight coming with a launch price of £5,999 when it arrives in dealerships in early 2018.

Unveiled at Eicma, ‘neo-retro’ styling sees the SV650X get a new bikini fairing, tinted screen, and tuck-roll seat, while clip-on handlebars add to the look and give a sportier rider compared to the one-piece handlebars of the standard machine.

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New UK Driving Test Format for 2018

D

riving tests in the UK have undergone significant changes with the overall structure of the examination being overhauled in order to reflect the way that drivers interact with their cars – and traffic – in today's driving conditions.

The big difference facing anyone taking their test now is that there are fewer traditional driving and parking manoeuvres – and more independent driving.

Driving under instruction of the new test lasts around 20 minutes.

Candidates drive without directions from the driving examiner, and instead will follow directions from a sat-nav.

But this is not the case with everyone – one-in-five won't be directed by sat-nav.

The traditional reversing

around a corner and the old threepoint turn have been ditched.

Instead, candidates will be asked to do one of three manoeuvres during the test – parallel park at the side of the road, park in a bay (either driving in forwards or reversing), or to pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for two car lengths and re-join the traffic.

In addition, candidates will need to answer a couple of vehicle safety questions while driving.

These are in the form of ‘show me, tell me’ questions, such as, 'tell me how you know the power steering is working’ or ‘show me how to wash your windscreen.’

The pass standard, duration of the test and costs are unchanged, so candidates will still fail if they make more than 15 minor driving

faults and/or a serious or dangerous fault.

The examiner marks the test in the same way, and the same things still count as faults. The overall time the driving test takes remains at about 40 minutes.

Parkers Editor, Keith Adams, said: “Passing the driving test should just be the start of it. We recommend continuous driver instruction and anything that makes the roads safer is a very good thing. We like the new format, it's a reflection of modern driving, and as you found, it's still a challenging driving test.”

The test is no easier or harder than before. It's all down to the driver's ability, and how they react to the traffic around them – if you're prepared for the test, how you take your driving instructions shouldn't make a difference.

zuki’s renowned, punchy, and characterful V-twin engine, while handling is improved with new, preload adjustable front forks, which appear across the SV range for 2018.

MOTORING

Infiniti Concept to Debut in 2018 The concept previews a new generation of Infiniti vehicles and represents the first manifestation of a new Infiniti form language.

Karim Habib, Infiniti Executive Design Director says the new Infiniti concept car will take the traditional saloon architecture to its next stage of evolution.

“A shift towards smarter, more compact and less intrusive powertrains; We were able to create an alternative form with flowing gestures, more engaging in character and more enriching in experience.

“With its long cabin, balanced proportions and muscular stance, the concept heralds in a new era for Infiniti models.

Shown alongside Prototype 9, the new Infiniti concept will be revealed in Detroit on 15 January, 2018

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TEEN FLAIR WITH RHEA DEHANEY

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ey guys… Christmas is soon approaching and guess who turned 18?! I’m so excited for the new year ahead.

Now I remember thinking about all the amazing opportunities I can do once I turn 18..

I mean getting married without legal permission… being an adult in the eyes of the law.

What are you looking forward to once turning 18? Maybe, it’s that trip you’ve been wanting to go to alone or maybe it’s independence. Some of you may already be 18.

However I want you guys to remember no matter whatever age you are God can still use you. I remember turning 16 and thinking about the all the things I would do before I turn 16.

A lot of the time, due to living in such a fast paced generation, it can lead us to believe that we are running out of time. You’re not!

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a new day and it’s up to you, how you choose to change it.

How amazing is it that, despite the hard times, despite not being where you thought you would be today, that God’s plans for your life remains exactly the same, as is did 5… 10 years ago. It will NEVER change!

Trust that the Lord is good, giving my life to Christ was the best decision I made.

I recently had a small phone call with Kayode Ewumi some of you may recognise him from a famous character he made called RS. Kayode Ewumi is 24 years old and his “Hood Documentary” has spawned countless reaction videos and memes and he now has a new comedy

series called ‘Enterprice’. I believe Kayode’s success so far shows how influence can play a big factor in someone’s career.

Any advice you can give?

“When I put out Enterprice some people had things to say but what what’s important is if you’ve pleased God. Don’t do things unto man do it onto God and make sure you pray.

Remember this scripture Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

- 1 Corinthians 10:33”

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CAMARA’S SPOTLIGHT

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Welcome to my column where I feature some of the most Welcome to my column where Iand feature some of the most special Charities, Organisations People I have come across. special Charities, Organisations andbeing People I have come across.

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n this months’ Spotlight, I would like to introduce you to a POSITIVE 2018.

Again at this time of year, I find myself asking how has time flown by so quickly? I don’t know about you but this motivates me to better myself and to work harder and smarter towards my goals!

Tips for 2018 1. Help out at your local homeless shelter – You can contact your local Borough or County and they will be able to recommend a number of Homeless Shelters where you can offer a helping hand.

This action does not need cash just a positive spirit and caring heart. It is usually as simple as helping to dish up and serve food or if you are courageous enough - help to cook or prepare the meal.

If you can get a group of family and/or friends then it makes it even more special.

I did this on Saturday 30th December 2017 and cooked a tasty meal with close ones for a Homeless Shelter at a local church called Elim – we had a great time.

I remember when I first helped at a night shelter, I ended up just casually chatting with some of the people that attended.

Most attendees were homeless because of circumstances beyond their control. Many people that I spoke to opened my eyes to how desperate they were and also how intelligent many were, holding their degrees.

Some held a job but could not afford to rent because of the initial financial outlay needed.

2. Write a to do list – Each day, note down a list of things that you need to do to keep order and routine in each day.

The list could be as simple as: wash clothes, hoover house, give mum or a loved one a call to see how they are.

Don’t let chores catch up around

you and become over-bearing. As each completed task is ticked off your list… I bet you’ll feel good!

3. Recycle – I am not sure how many of you have had a chance to watch David Attenborough’s recent series Blue Planet 2 but you will be able to see just how plastic affects not just the oceans but our world as a whole.

Mr Attenborough said everyone’s actions have an effect on the ocean, “we have a responsibility, every one of us,” he said. “We may think we live a long way from the oceans, but we don’t.

What we actually do here, and in the middle of Asia and wherever in

the world, has a direct effect on the oceans – and what the oceans do, then reflects back on us.”

4. Say “good-morning” to someone new – say hi to your neighbour, smile to the lady walking her dog or even to the old man taking a stroll – you might brighten up their morning and it’s likely to brighten up yours!

5. Travel to at least 1 place outside of your local area or in fact, even your country!

You would be surprised by the amount of adults who have never travelled outside of their area, their Borough, County or Country - don’t let opportunities like this pass you by.

There’s an amazing world out there; full of beautiful people from different cultures, great food and amazing sites to see.

6. Network – I have mentioned this in the past; do not be afraid of networking.

Networking is connecting and building stronger relationships with people, whether that be with your

friends, family, colleagues, old classmates or acquaintances.

You never know when you might need their expertise or advice or when you come across a great opportunity for them! Win win.

7. Consistency – is everything! If you want to accomplish a goal, you have to remain consistent.

Do a little bit each day and in the future you will see just how far you have come – this means sometimes doing tasks even when you don’t feel like it.

You can do it. I want to see you win!

These are some of the things that helped me to stay upbeat in 2017. I hope they are also helpful for you in 2018.

I look forward to featuring some exceptional Charities, Organisations and People again this year. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas if you were celebrating and I wish you all a prosperous, productive and positive New Year!

Love, Cx

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Obituaries

Christine Keeler

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he central figure in the sex-and-espionage scandal that rocked Cold War Britain in 1963, the then 19-year-old model and nightclub dancer had an affair with British War Secretary John Profumo whilst also sleeping with a Soviet naval attaché with ties to Russian intelligence.

Profumo resigned in disgrace after lying in Parliament about his affair and the scandal helped topple Harold Macnillan’s Conservative government.

The 1989 film, ‘Scandal,’ based

Shashi Kapoor

A

member of the Kapoor dynasty, a dominating force in the Hindi film industry for decades, the veteran Bollywood actor, a child artiste in the 1940s, made his debut in the 1961 Hindi film ‘Dharamputra;’ earning acclaim for his performance in notable epicss which include Deewaar, Satyam Shivam

Sundaram, Junoon, Shaan, Namak Halaal and others.

His performance in more than 175 films mainly in mainstream Bollywood and art films has been widely acknowledged and has been felicitated with several awards. He also worked in English films too.

Suffering from ailments for the past few years, he was 79.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD AND OBITUARIES

Keith Chegwin

on the affair, was made and in 2013 Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the stage musical; ‘Stephen Ward,’ on the story.

Born in Middlesex, in 1942, she was 75.

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ith a career in acting, presenting and reality TV spanning five decades, he was one of the nation’s most recognised entertainers.

The very definition of a good sport, in the 70s and 80s he was one of the hosts of classic Saturday morning show ‘Swap Shop’ before hosting his own musical

Johnny Hallyday

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rance’s biggest rock star, also known as the ‘French Elvis,’ he a career that covered more than half a century and was credited for popularizing rockand-roll music in his country in the early 1960s and he was also an actor, appearing in more than 30 films.

Although he never sang in Eng-

lish, he was widely influenced by British and American music performing 3,257 concerts in front of more than 28 million people A large number of his recordings were French adaptations of English-language songs’ and throughout his career he topped the French charts and sold more than 110 million albums.

He was 74.

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he disgraced celebrity publicist was serving an eight-year sentence for historical sex offences after being convicted of eight historical indecent assaults on women and young girls.

He started his own company at 27, looked after press and publicity for Marlon Brando, Marvin

game show, ‘Cheggers Plays Pop.’ As well as presenting and acting, he also starred in many adverts.

More recently he appeared in ‘Dancing On Ice,’ ‘Extras,’ ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ and ‘Naked Jungle.’

Brother to fellow presenter, Janice Long, he died after a long illness age 60.

Max Clifford Gaye, Muhammad Ali and Jade Goody and helped to launch the career of The Beatles by sending press releases about their debut single, ‘Love Me Do.’ High-profile clients came to him because of his connections in the tabloid press.

He died after collapsing in prison, aged 74.

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FOCUS ON DISABILITY FOUNDATION

Mass Endorsem Focus on Disabi

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riends and supporters gathered to pay homage to the extraordinary work of an organisation whose ethos is about empowering and making life meaningful for people with disability – children and adults – in Nigeria, and the wider African Diaspora.

At the Love of Christ Generation Church (C&E) London, celebrities, dignitaries and fellow guests got together for this; the Focus on Disability Foundation UK 5th Annual Event for networking, fundraising and all round entertainment to highlight the effective work carried out for

people who are too often ignored throughout the continent and beyond.

Under the theme: ‘The Effect of Negative Attitudes Towards People With Disabilities!’ the Christmas period hit the early heights as this truly was a celebration of humanity, humility and spirit of ‘giving.’

Hosted by grand patron, Love of Christ Generation Church founder, The Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, all praise went to Focus on Disability Foundation UK founder, Abiodun Enilari Paseda, and the too regularly unnoticed, huge work carried out, by a charity that so small

in size.

“If we can affect one person,” said Master of Ceremony, Dr Ibrahim K Asante, “that number will always grow – as it does – worldwide.

The mission statement of Focus on Disability UK is all about working throughout the whole of Africa and aspiring the next generation. Abi and his team do that a hundred times over.”

Then, with a glowing presence, Reverend Mother Esther entered the room to a standing ovation – by her side the effervescent, highly respected TPN Media Founder/ Managing Editor, Marcia