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Winner of The Voice Nigeria Season4 receives new JAC SUV
Winner of The Voice Nigeria Season4 receives new JAC SUV
Managing Director of Elizade Autoland, Mr. Demola Ade-Ojo, has presented a JAC sport utility vehicle (SUV) to winner of the Voice Nigeria Season 4, Pere Jason.
Elizade Autoland, the authorized distributor of JAC vehicles in Nigeria, was the official automobile partner of The Voice Nigeria Season 4.
The car presentation, which was done at the head office of JAC Nigeria, in Lagos, about four weeks after the show ended, was witnessed by members of staff of JAC Nigeria as well as some other contestants of the show – Marrz and Queen Jasper.
Demola Ade-Ojo, while presenting the car to Pere, expressed his admiration of Pere’s gift and affirmed that he was a deserving winner. “It’s an honour not only for us to participate in finding out talents but rewarding people that work hard to develop theirs.”
The journey started on February 18, 2022, when JAC Motors, Nigeria was announced as the official automobile partner of The Voice Nigeria Season 4.
This partnership was greeted with much enthusiasm and excitement by The Voice Nigeria team.
The two brands share this vision to continue providing a platform with international relevance for more talents and prepare them for the global stage.
That promise of an exceptional season by the platform was delivered, as the season’s four outstanding coaches, Waje, Naeto C, Praiz, and Niyola, brought their A-game and helped the talents improve their vocal dexterity and stagemanship as artistes.
After 21 weeks of practising, rehearsing, performing and self-appraisals with several contestants from auditions, the blinds, battle rounds, knockouts to live performance shows, a winner finally emerged at the Grand finale of The Voice Nigeria Competition.
Pere Jason, on Sunday, May 21, 2023, was announced the winner of the competition after dazzling both the audience and coaches with his incredible voice and breathtaking performances.
He received the highest votes, outshining the other top two competitors, and was rewarded with N15m and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.
Speaking on his win, all he could say was, “Thank you, Jesus,” as he got emotional about the title which was bestowed upon him.
Mr. Franklyn Okotie, Head of Brand and Marketing Development, and Seun Ayanbadejo, Head, Non-Fleet Sales Department, both of Elizade Autoland, were on hand to make a dummy presentation of the vehicle.
Okotie said, “The Voice Nigeria has done a lot in identifying and developing talents and that aligns with JAC Motors core value of continuous improvement, consequently, JAC Motors is very excited for the journey so far for Pere.”
After the car presentation, the winners alongside some of JAC Motors staff members and the team from fame studio escaped for a lunch treat at The GRID restaurant Ikeja.
It was an evening filled with fun, laughter, food, and music.
JAC Motors which looks forward to partnering with The Voice Nigeria in future seasons, offers quality JAC passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and light-duty trucks, was the official automobile partner for the fourth season of the Voice Nigeria alongside headline sponsors- Airtel and First bank Nigeria.
According to JAC Motors, its partnership with The Voice Nigeria demonstrates the company’s recognition of the growing music industry in Nigeria and its impact on the economy.
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Copyright: Court orders Adele’s song removed from platforms
Copyright: Court orders Adele’s song removed from platforms
A Brazilian court has ordered the removal of Adele’s 2015 song Million Years Ago from radio and streaming platforms worldwide following a copyright lawsuit filed by local composer Toninho Geraes.
The ruling, delivered by Judge Victor Torres, comes after Geraes accused the British singer of copying his 1996 classic Mulheres, originally performed by Brazilian artist Martinho da Vila.
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Geraes claims the track from Adele’s album 25 closely mirrors his 1995 composition, demanding recognition and compensation for the alleged infringement.
In the lawsuit, Geraes is seeking $160,000 in moral damages, lost royalties, and a songwriting credit on Adele’s track.
The court has also imposed a fine of $8,000 per act of non-compliance on the Brazilian subsidiaries of Sony Music and Universal Music Group.
Copyright: Court orders Adele’s song removed from platforms
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Funke Akindele,Toyin Abraham in another battle of wits
Funke Akindele,Toyin Abraham in another battle of wits
It is no news that in the last five years, film producers cum actresses, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham have been engaged in an unspoken rivalry.
In fact, industry players claimed that their rivalry has resulted in both actresses not featuring in the same film until Bolanle Austen Peters decided to have both actresses on the set of Netflix original, ‘House of Gaa.’
The two actresses have become cinema queens after embracing and producing some of Nigeria’s highest grossings films in cinema in the last five years.
Though Akindele seems to have won the battle on the streets of cinema with at least three of her flicks grossing the highest numbers, Abraham has also given her a run for her money every year.
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Hence, 2024 won’t be different as both popular producers have their films in the cinema again this December.
With all the right marketing put in place to ensure both films enjoy great time at the box office, the film stars are still not leaving any stone unturned in ensuring they surpass each other in 2024.
Interestingly, the two actresses have shared two common factors that only industry watchers have noticed for the 2024 productions. Both producers have FilmOne distributing their works, which incidentally, are fresh installments of their old franchises – Akindele returns with ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ while Abraham is in the cinema with ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee.’
On Wednesday, December 18, film lovers claimed that both actresses were spotted at the Ikeja City Mall, for meet and greet with fans individually.
It is unsure if the rivalry will see an end as both producers have pitched their tents with a December release in the cinema.
Keen watchers also believe the rivalry might grow further with the entrant of Mercy Aigbe, who seems to have jumped on the wagon after the releases of her films, ‘Ada Omo Daddy’ and ‘Thin Line,’ in December 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Funke Akindele,Toyin Abraham in another battle of wits
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Accept broke men or put up with busy ones – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells ladies
Accept broke men or put up with busy ones – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells ladies
Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has shared his thoughts on relationships and what women may need to consider when choosing a partner.
In a recent post on his Instagram page, he advised ladies to think carefully about their priorities and what they are willing to accept in a relationship.
Kanayo O. Kanayo suggested that women who are not willing to be with someone who is financially struggling may need to be prepared to date someone who is very busy and has limited time to devote to a relationship.
He presented this as a trade-off, implying that women may need to make a choice between these two options.
On his Instagram page, Kanayo wrote:
“The gentleman’s code: If you don’t want a man who is broke, you are going to have to put up with a busy one.”
In another news, Kanayo defends Davido amid backlash over economic comment.
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In a recent interview, Davido advised African Americans against relocating to Africa, citing Nigeria’s dire economic conditions as a case study.
The statement has since ignited widespread criticism, with many calling for the musician to apologize.
However, Kanayo, currently in the UK, addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram, urging Nigerians to respect Davido’s right to free speech.
The veteran actor highlighted that Davido, despite his privileged background, made the comments out of concern for the average Nigerian.
Dismissing the demands for an apology, Kanayo said:
“Nigerians make una leave Davido alone about the comment he made; it’s freedom of speech and he made it in good faith. It is left for those in power to work harder to give us a better Nigeria. We need to build a better Nigeria,” he said partly.
“Some people say he should apologize; apologize for what? He’s a Nigerian and he made his statement in good faith. Those who criticize us wants the best out of us. Davido and his family can feed well but he speaks for other Nigerians who cannot,” he added.
Accept broke men or put up with busy ones – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells ladies
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