Nigerian music icon, Innocent “2Face” Idibia is set to cement his status as a music legend, with the launch of his biography in a matter of days.
“A Very Good Bad Guy: The Story of Innocent ‘2Face’ Idibia” is set for public presentation on the musician’s 40th birthday.
Edited by Idibia’s former publicist, Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, the biography includes contributions from his mother, his wife and closest friends, as well as rare photographs of the artiste.
Adekunle Samuel, publisher of Nigerian Entertainment Today, said, “It is a personal project I hold dear to heart. It’s part of my work to document what’s happening in our time for the benefit of those who might need to know now and in future.
“Apart from being a fantastic musician and a wonderful person, 2Face is also a personal friend and source of inspiration; so few things give me as much joy as being able to give this gentleman some of the recognition he deserves on the occasion of his 40th birthday.”
The book contains candid interviews with 2face, lyrics and discography, views from some of those who have shaped his life and career, an insider’s journey through his life and times, as well as a collection of some of the most important articles, reviews, features and news about him since 2004.
“A Very Good Bad Guy…” would be presented on Idibia’s 40th birthday, on September 18, 2015.
Adekunle Samuel, speaking about the book, said, “We must tell our stories and document our history. NET is delighted to compile the life stories of this cultural icon of our time so that our children and our children’s children can read it and learn. And this is the first of many to come.”
The man at the centre of the story, Idibia, said, said, “It is a really good feeling knowing that all these years that I’ve been surviving in this industry, someone has been taking notes, you know…compiling my story so that on an occasion like this, they would release it for the world to see.
“I’m really feeling the love but, importantly, I hope those coming behind will read and learn from my story.”
Born in Jos, Plateau State, Idibia was raised in Makurdi, Benue State, where he attended Demonstration Primary School and Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School. After a stint at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, he dropped out to pursue a music career in Lagos in 1997.
In the same year, he teamed up with Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, aka Blackface, to form Plantashun Boiz; they were later joined by Chibuzor Orji, aka Faze.
In 2004, Idibia left Plantashun Boiz to begin a solo career that has produced six albums and many awards.
NET Newspaper Limited, owners of THENETNG, Newsroom and NECLive have announced the publication of the biography of Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Innocent 2face Idibia.
The project, done in commemoration of the musician’s 40th birthday, is part of the NET book series, which kicked off in April 2015.
Idibia’s biography, edited by NET publisher and 2face’s former publicist Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, is titled ‘A Very Good Bad guy: The Story Of Innocent 2Face Idibia.’
The book will contain a detailed interview with 2face, lyrics and discography, views from some of those who have shaped his life and career, an insider’s journey through his life and times, as well as a collection of some of the most important articles, reviews, features and news about him since 2004.
‘A Very Good Bad guy: The Story Of Innocent 2Face Idibia’ is the first of its kind for a Nigerian pop artiste and indeed, for a contemporary Nigerian musician.
The book’s presentation is planned to coincide with Idibia’s 40th birthday celebrations. He clocks 40 on September 18, 2015
Samuel, speaking about the book said, ‘Apart from being a fantastic musician and a wonderful person, 2Face is also a personal friend and source of inspiration; so few things give me as much joy as being able to give this gentleman some of the recognition he deserves on the occasion of his 40th birthday. These are important projects Nigeria must do for our cultural posterity. We must tell our stories and document our history. NET is delighted to compile the life stories of this cultural icon of our times so that our children and our children’s children can read it and learn. And this is the first of many to come.
A Very Good Bad Guy: The Story of Innocent 2Face Idibia is the second in the NET Books series after the Chris Ihidero collection, Wanderings of a Rapidly Degenerating Mind.
NET has been instrumental in the growth and development of the Nigerian entertainment industry through the organisation of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) which brings together all entertainment industry stakeholders to discuss mutual challenges and achievements and to set agenda for the year ahead.
Speaking about the book, 2Face says “It’s a really good feeling knowing that all these years that I’ve been surviving in this industry, someone has been taking note you know…compiling my story so that on an occasion like this, they will release it for the world to see. I’m really feeling the love but importantly I hope those coming behind will read and learn from my story.”
Born in Jos, Plateau State, 2Face Idibia was raised in Makurdi, Benue State where he attended Demonstration Primary School and Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School. After a stint at the Institute of Management & Technology (IMT) Enugu, he dropped out to pursue a music career in Lagos in 1997.
In the same year, he teamed up with Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo aka Blackface to form Plantashun Boyz, which was later joined by Chibuzor Orji aka Faze. After achieving success with the band, 2Face left Plantashun Boyz in 2004 to embark on a successful solo career which has spawned six critically acclaimed studio albums and several local and international awards.
In a move to protect her children from patronising the content of a movie, Amagwu Emmauela recently received the beaten of her life after she destroyed the Nigerian movie, ‘My Bet’ that was bought by her husband, Amagwu Iheanyi.
As informed, the husband who hails from Mgbidi in Imo state is currently making a move to annul their marriage following the wife’s action.
The movie which puts on display the rise of the now modernized betting system in Nigeria, lotto otherwise known as Baba Ijebu got destroyed by Emmanuella who used it as an easy means of putting it away from the reach of her children.
Stressing that it will drive them into betting, she pointed out that after watching it, she had no other option than to dispose it. As informed, the husband who bought it with intension of getting entertained got the brief of his wife’s action, later launched an attack on her, after which he asked for the annulment of their marriage.
Speaking, the associate producer of My Bet and head-honcho of Kingces Film Productions, Mr. Chima Ewurum condemned the woman’s action while pleading with the husband for clemency. “I really do not understand people’s perception to Nollywood. All over the world, movies are produced to teach lessons, as there will always be the bad and good sides of it.
“In the case of our movie, ‘My Bet,’ we portrayed the bad side and as well gave regrettable scenes for such. It is in line with our position to put things in place through the stories we put up to the screen. ‘My Bet’ is a hilarious movie; you can google to watch it online.
“It’s a comical one, and it has lessons to teach. So, I will urge the man to apply maturity by staying cool with the wife. I will further say that this is one of those unavoidable issues we face, but then, we still need to move on,” he said.
However, the movie as directed by Theodore Anyanji is marketed by Divine Touch Productions. It stars Nollywood actors like Chiwetalu Agu, Harry B, Dike Osinachi (Egbeigwe Apama), Jazzy Okey, Chinyere Nwabueze, Mc Yellow Mouth among others.
The anxiety which WFM 91.7, Nigeria’s first radio station for women and their families have been generating took another shape recently.
St. Ives Communications, owners of the unique radio station unveiled the voices and faces that will be its core on-air-personalities.
Bolatito Bez Idakula (left), Abisola Grace Aiyeola (second left), Chinedu Faith Nwagha (second right) and Funmi Jinadu (right) at the Unveiling in Lagos+
The angels whose voice will be serenading listeners include Abisola Grace Aiyeola, Nigerian British born currently studying Business management at National Open University of Nigeria.
Funmi Jinadu, a budding actress and singer. cut her teeth in radio broadcasting at BBC Bristol, UK.
She is joined by Bolatito Bez Idakula wife of popular music artiste, Bez.
Bolatito, is a former banker with a B.Sc. in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick, England and an MSc. in Management from Imperial College London.
Asides the afore mentioned names, Chinedu Faith Nwagha, a public speaker, customer service consultant and an advocate of personal development also joins the trio.
The quartet, were unveiled at an event which took place at Protea Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos recently.
Present at the unveiling ceremony were notable executive of the company such as Dr. Babatunde Okewale, Executive Chairman Kiki Wale Okewale, Executive Director Lawal, Head of Sales & Marketing at WFM 91.7 among others.
It may be recalled that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently issued licence to St. Ives Communications to operate the specialised and gender sensitive radio communication initiative.
Succour has finally come for millions of Deltans as Okowa Magazine aimed at packaging constant information resource and keeping the populace abreast of the recurrent and ongoing achievements of the prosperity agenda of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State was recently unveiled in Asaba.
The team and other dignitaries displaying the magazine after unveiling it.
The monthly magazine, first of its kind, to be subsequently renamed SMART Agenda Magazine, has Engr. George Okugbare, Initiator/Editor-in-Chief seek to promote the good image of Delta State to the outside world through its regular columns and special reports in order to attract foreign investors to the state.
Speaking at the event which took place at the Hotel Benizia, Asaba, Okugbere while committing them to the noble task of enlightenment, education and information services in sharing the vision of the Prosperity Agenda said the magazine also aims at showcasing the antecedents, approaches, activities and achievements of the prosperity of Governor Okowa thereby bringing the government closer to the people.
He said through progressive journalism and coverage, the team of the project would support the government by acting as an effective communication channel between the government and the good people of the state thereby bringing any possible communication gap. Perodically will also be an interaction where innovative and creative ideas will be shared, processed and compiled to the government.
‘’Okowa Magazine is a monthly publication of Delta Affairs Forum specially packaged as a constant information resource keeping the populace abreast of the recurrent and ongoing achievements of the prosperity agenda. Okowa Magazine aims at rebranding Delta State in her positive light and is also a platform for creative ideas towards an emerging Delta’’
‘’we sincerely crave your kind support and encouragement towards the continued success of this project. Without doubt, your support today will forever be remembered in the history books of Delta State and will certainly widen the readership of this publication, ’’ Okugbere posited.
Continuing, “Your stay in the Nigerian senate was remarkable; we are convinced that you will bring the same level of commitment to bear on your governance in Delta State. Your performance will help us t improve the magazine, because we can see the efforts you are making to empower the grassroots and for the peace that exist in the state, ” he noted.
Captain Pius Sinebe, former chairman Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Delta State, underscores the vision that in packaging the magazine, there were numerous logistic hills and valleys, several unavoidable handicaps on the part of the team, calling on candid support, suggestions and opinions for the team and that with continued influx of advise and contributions, the team and magazine would improve and get better.
Sinebe, also the Chairman of the occasion said the team has attraction to the creative industries and the pervasiveness of internet and mobile technology to reverse the scourge of unemployment in the state, believing that every young person should have access to opportunity irrespective of their location, connection, background, wealth and language.
“Youth empowerment and entrepreneurial initiative is key to solving the unemployment problems in Nigeria and Delta in particular. ‘’We must encourage our young people that they are creative. Contrary to popular opinion, there are jobs; the problem remains a wide gap between available jobs and the skills needed to execute them and the gap stunts business growth which would have created even more jobs,’’ Sinebe said.
Earlier, Governor Okowa said he would remain focused on his promise to improve the standard of living of the average Deltan.
The Governor in his address after the unveiling said he was determined to do Deltans proud by sticking to his promise of prosperity for all Deltans. “Though the times are harsh economically, but the situation has propelled us to seek ways of restructuring our debt profile, we have been able to stabilize our government and we are on course with our SMART AGENDA.,” he said.
Governor Okowa who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, informed the team and guests that his administration’s target of creating 6,000 direct employments every six months through the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programme, (YAGEP)and the Skill Training and Entrepreneurship Programme, (STEP) has commenced with the first two batches already enrolled into the scheme at Songhai Delta, Amukpe.
“When we advertised for people to enroll for the programme, over 70,000 youths applied and through a credible process, the first batch of over 1,400 trainees were selected and have completed their first one week of intensive training preparatory to their being attached to relevant centres for them to acquire practical know how on chosen field. Thereafter we provided them with ‘starter pac”. Senator Okowa said, adding “We will monitor their progress and also allow them to keep constant touch with the job creation office in case they need clarification in their field of business”.
He further informed that as part of measures to sustain the Skills Acquisition Programme, his master has commenced the rehabilitation of Technical Schools in the state, noting “I have appointed the Executive Secretary of the Vocational Skills Education Board and we are going ahead with the inauguration of other boards soon”.
Governor Okowa, he said has listed the amendment of the DESOPADEC Act, the creation of Capital Territory Development Authority as well as the Bill to introduce Contributory Health Insurance Scheme as part of measures taken by his administration to put the state back on the path of speedy development.
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