Why We Immortalize Artists/Musicians Who Died in Their Prime

Whichever genre you listen to (Reggae, Hip-hop, Hard Metal, Rock n Roll, Soul, Jazz, Classical etc.) there's always an Artist(s) who at their Peak Revolutionized the industry and inspired a generation with their Lyrics, Talent, Songs, Personality, and Performance. 

 They were like demi gods in their prime worshiped by legions of fans worldwide, captivating us with their songs & lyrics, but their mysterious & untimely death shocked us and left an inedible mark on our lives, making us immortalize them to this day. But what if they were still alive; would we hold them in awe? Would their Songs, Lyrics or Compositions be revered? 

Would their influence & popularity be the same as before they died? What influences our attachment to them when dead than alive? Is it something innate or psychological making us appreciate them more when gone? It's hard to know what really makes us immortalize such artists, but after reading several articles, 

I have advanced several theories to help explain. "Many things he would try for he knew soon he'd die," "Now Jimi's gone, he's not alone/ His memory still lives on," "Five years, this he said/ He's not gone, he's just dead." "The Ballads of Jimi," by Legendary Guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Are Music Reviews and Music Press Helpful Tools in Promoting Your New CD Release?

Well, some might say that by asking me, you may be asking the wrong person. As a professional music publicist and music marketing consultant myself for hundreds of successful independent music artists, I can only tell you what I have experienced over the last 27 years plus of doing this for independent musicians. 

A good music publicist can facilitate interviews for you and get your music reviewed. Its positive impact on your project and career can be more than considerable. I am writing this article to bring this to the attention of independent artists. 

Most indie musicians may feel that their music does not stand a chance out there in the sea of hundreds of thousands of independent music releases annually. Unfortunately, with that kind of competition, this is not far from the truth. Most CD releases, without professional promotion, no matter how good, usually get lost or forgotten. 

However, a good indie music publicist can move your music to the forefront and bring it to the attention of the industry and the public alike with press, interviews, and music reviews. 

As long as your music is noteworthy, this makes generating the exposure and creating the buzz (if you will) much easier. CD reviews, interviews, and the press can do this efficiently if it's done right and by a credible professional music publicist. 

 Album and single reviews, written by professional music critics on credible music blogs and in the music media are read by thousands of potential fans, music journalists, booking agents, music publishers, and A&R representatives from both major and independent record labels on a daily basis. Professional Music Publicists are the curator of these creative placements. 

This being said, there are still a lot of indie musicians that are just now aware of the positive impact favorable CD reviews, interviews, and the innovative press can have on their project and new record release; while accelerating their music career to the next level. Our Band is on a Shoestring Budget. How Much Does a Publicist Cost? 

“I was sexually abused”- Rita Edochie

Popular Nollywood actress, Mrs Rita Edochie said she was a victim of sexual abuse many years ago and called on parents to regularly communicate with their children. 

 Edochie revealed this in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja. Edochie, who was a guest at a seminar to end violence against children, told NAN that she was sexually violated at a young age by a family friend.

 “I was a victim of sexual abuse; that was when I was in primary six; I was going to the hospital and somebody called me. 

“The boy used some diabolic means and sexually violated me; when I could not see my period, I refuse to tell my mother, because she was very strict. 

 “I love sharing my experience because at the end of the day I succeeded; If I had not succeed, I would not have been able to be saying it,” Edochie said. She explained that the pregnancy was about seven months before her mother noticed it.

 Edochie added that her mother was shocked at the pregnancy because she thought her being strict would not allow such a thing to happen. 

 “My mother asked how it happened and I told her everything; my brother picked a knife and wanted to kill me, but my mother stopped him. 

“It happened that the mother of the boy that violated me was my mother’s friend; the boy’s mother was surprise but the boy denied. 

“My mother took me to hospital to abort the pregnancy with a plan of taking me to my grandmother’s place at ‘Ogede’ to stay for one week before returning home. 

 “I told her I may lose my life in the process; and because she loved me, she then aborted the planned abortion; I feel it was God that spoke through me. 

 According to the actress, “my mother took care of the baby while I went to school; if not for my mother I would not be where I am today.” 

 The veteran actress called on parents to communicate regularly with their children and make them their best friends. 

 “Parents should always listen to their children’s complaints on happenings both in and outside the home.”

All set for MBGE Pageant 2016

All is now set for the 2016 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl In Eko Beauty Pageant. The event will take place at the Bamboo Event Hall, Omole, Ojodu, Lagos on June 27, 2016. Funmi Bolatiwa Quadri, Executive Director of Ereon Pageantry, said this year’s MBGE Beauty Pageant has been upgraded, with a reloaded website www.mbge.com.ng. She further explained that six beauty queens would emerge in six categories as winners in this 2016 edition. 

DStv, GOtv to air choice African shows

As Africa Day, 25 May, approaches, viewers are in for a treat, as DStv and GOtv bring more exciting locally-produced quality programmes.

The treat is in celebration of exciting content produced in Africa and for Africans. EbonyLife TV, a Pan-African Entertainment channel, in association with Wakanow, a travel portal, has produced an upmarket travel show,Destinations Africa.

Photos: Rescued Chibok girl handed to meet with President Buhari

The rescued Chibok school girl, Amina Ali, was airlifted by Nigeria Air Force Super Puma aircraft from Damboa to Maiduguri alongside her baby and supposed husband, Mohammed Hayatu. Prior to that they were examined at the Air Force medical facility and were found to be stable and normal blood pressure was observed. 

Thereafter, she was released to the Operation LAFIYA DOLE headquarters for further investigation and handing over. After preliminary investigation, the rescued girl and her baby has been handed over to Borno State Governor, His Excellency, Honourable Kashim Shetima, at Government house, Maiduguri this evening by the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu in a brief ceremony. 

 It is believed that she will be brought to Abuja today along with her parents to meet with Mr President. Meanwhile, the supposed husband is undergoing further investigation at the Joint Intelligence Centre. 

It should be noted that Mohammed Hayatu is well treated in line with Operation LAFIYA DOLE Rules of Engagement regarding insurgents who voluntarily surrender to the military. Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman Acting Director Army Public Relations

Mercy Johnson and husband step out in matching outfits

Veteran Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson is really enjoying her marriage.

The well endowed actress has shared more new photos. In this set of new picture, herself and her husband, Odi Okojie stepped out in matching outfits.