Shocking Revelations

The conference seemed to be the appropriate ground for the speakers to make one or two announcements. First, was the announcement by Joke Silva that she is no longer the director of the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts. Joining her was Audu Maikori, the CEO of Chocolate City Records. Audu announced that he will stepp down as the Chairman of the label. While M.I, a rapper and Vice President of the record label announced the merger of his own record label Loopy Music to Chocolate City. Peller, it was time to shake hands and be friends again. MI has in the recent past ranted about the poor treatment meted to him at the latter’s club, Quilox. But at the conference, they sat together and acted like nothing happened in the first place. MI also addressed the importance of the record label and why it is not likely to go into extinction soon.

Davido, got artistes on steroids when he had to produce a song live on stage to the excitement of the audience. Through his 15-minutes demonstration, he and his producer Shizzi showed the audience how to make a good hit-song.

Chris Ihidiero presented his book ‘Wanderings Of A Rapidly Degenerating Mind’: a compilation of 100 of the best articles from his weekly column ‘Chris Ihidiero Unedited’ on NET. The six-part literary piece is divided into sections on Music & Showbiz, Books, People, Music, Issues of the Heart and Daring the Heavenlies.

Mai Atafo led the fashions session while Yetunde Babaeko explored the lens with budding photographers.

Although, they have passed on, Dagrin, Goldie and Zara were honoured at the event. Also receiving awards were Cobhams Asuquo, Lagbaja, Alex Okosi, Tony Okoroji and Jahman Anikulapo.