The Naija European Entertainers Association held it 2nd meeting yesterday in Eindhoven, many EU Promoters, Deejays, Comendians, Artists were present at the meeting.
The association touched on a lot of things, such as how to give recognition to the coalition and how to help Artists in Europe grow and get recognition for what they are doing, it was also disscussed that we will not go after anyone anymore and that those that feel the need to become a member will do so by themselves.
The association also talked about the use of association logo, in the near future permission will only be giving to its members and anyone who is not a member will not be allowed to use it and that also goes to the coaltion page which is generally open now but will be filtered in the near future to enable us know the active members and those that need the help of the association.
The association also talked about its members helping to promote other members of the association anytime they post their music or event either on Facebook, or anyother news outlet.
The association talked about having its first major show to promote EU based Artist, many considerations were giving to other countries, but it was decided that Italy will be the first place to start, so a date was fixed for next year to organise an Industry night that will show case all EU based Artists, and also create awareness to the association.
The association formed a new Exco to run the day to day affairs of the association, note this are just coordinators for now, Murtala Yusuf Oluwaseyi was choosen as the PRO of the association, and seven other people were also choosen to help grow the association, and they are Djbudetee, TOA, Gabby Uwangue, DjBcross and David Uhmo,Unbreakable dee every member was asked to take this association seriously.
The association want to grow its members but at the same time the association is not going out to beg any person to become member, its a free will and only those willing should become members
The association also adviced that EU Artists should work on a better quality of music, speaking on that was Djbudetee who said in other for deejays to play your music, you must work on better Mastering and Mixing, the quality must be updated, though many EU artists are doing that now but many still have to work on their product.
He also talked about the promo aspect of music, saying talent is good, but talent dont bring you far when you dont do good promotions, Eu Artists should focus on spending money on doing promo , and that only will bring you far.
The association talked about helping artists to promote their music, and that EU based promoters should work towards promoting EU based artists, they also talked about the need to focus on the losses our EU promoters go through when promoting Naija based Artists, and questioned how long that is going to happen, and now is the time to act, before its too late. And that EU promoters deserve better treatments and not always running at a loses.
We hope that next meeting will get more people on board and move the industry forward.
Its time for us to show action and seriousness, the time for you all to show your face and lets do what we all have been talking about bring a change to the industry a change on things should be done, our EU Artists deserves better and our promoters deserves better our deejays deserves better our comendians derserves better how long do you want to sit on the side line??, think about this your silent will not cut it.
Comrade the time has come for us to do what is right, sitting and complaining behind our computer will not cut it or do it for us, we have yo come together in unity if wecare to succeed, beefing or complaining of how it ought to be without action is waste of time, friday is the date, let us be more matured and take risks and what is right for the first time, the entertainment industry will not grow if dont act and do something, facebook comments or complaints will not cut it for us,
The time is now, when we get together and get serious on this issue, we would be respected in the entertainment industry, we need to focus on what is right and so what is right, i will like to say this and i mean it, even if we are just five present that day we will be moving forward, its better to have five serious minded people than having 20 unserious people, you all must also know that coming to Facebook to complain and cry out anytime you are offended without doing anything about is not the best way.
lets do this people let us focus on the best way forward and stop all the beefs.
The multiple award winning deejay budetee was honoured yesterday in Belgium, at the BENELUX MERIT AWARD 2016 held in Belgium, organised by Prince Olotu a Nigerian doing so much to create awreness to Nigerian music in Europe and also encourage upcoming artists to get to their goals, never to give up in their quest for success, the event show cased who is who in the Entertainment industry in Europe.
Some of the known names that were present at the event were K- Blast Obes, Ecco Hood, Steez Weeze, Darlene Madu, Amanda, Iyobo for Christ, Bella king, Micheal Keys, Bona karriah and many more.The event was covered by Jebi Love and Fiddy Ice.The event also saw notable Nollywood movie producers, Directors, Actors and Actress such as Tony Dele Akinyemi.
The event also saw live performances by Eco Hood, Kblast, Darlene Madu, and others, Amanda lazmon gave a heart breaking speech about herself her struggle with her illlness and how she overcame her fear of not being ashame of how she look or how people see her because she see beauty in her face anytime she looks at the mirror, she also went on to talk of how people die from little headache, but she survived her illness and today she can sing and talk, she uses herself to encourage others not to give up, she talked about how she never had any experienced in singing, she never went to any music school, but today she can sing and she has won many award with her gospel songs.
The truth teller Elder Uyi Olaye, was also honourd among others for his stead vast contribution to the Edo community and for his truth in Europe, he gave a speech encouraging other to stay on the part of truth because that what will bring you far.
Vera Arebun one of the writter for Tafia world was also present.
Tafia World wish all the recipient a very big congratulation and hope to see them excel in their choosen carrier in the nearest future, djbudetee also used the meduim to remind the Artists that the next coalition meeting in Einhoven is on the 7th of October and he hope that everyone showed up to talk about the way forward.
McLevit, EU Based Nigerian Artist is of Nigerian origin and resident in Madrid, he took the stage of 'La Voz 4' for the Voice tallent show so you think you can sing the spanish version shortly after he did the first verse of the song all the coaches stood up they were carried away with his voice.
His nephew Kevin. The artist interpreted the theme of Sam Smith 'Stay with me' with which he managed to convince all coaches. "The definition of singing with soul and his heart," he said Melendi. McLevit finally decided to join of the team Alejandro for the next round
WARNING TO
ALLEU PROMOTERS AND NAIJA BASED
PROMOTERS
It has come to our notice
that some Nigeria and Europe based promoters are on each other’s neck because
of Betrayal, Selfishness, Greed and Unprofessionalism. Many are saying things
can no longer continue like this as they have been betrayed so many times by Promoters
who would negotiate with an artist in Nigeria get an agreement then bring out
flyers to announce their shows, yet another promoter would go behind their back
and offer more money to block their shows. A promoter would be promoting a
Nigerian based artist in Europe another one would be promoting another Naija
based artist in the same city same time same month, all this unprofessionalism
has to stop as a matter of urgency. We all need to be matured and professional in
this Entertainment business as it is not a do or die affair. No one is superior
to another and we must put a stop to this menace that is plaguing us as a
people and as a body comprises of many professionals. EU members are not a
bunch of thugs or kids and must all grow up! How much do we actually make from
these so called shows that we are putting up every time? Though many among us
keep quiet, but we know the amount of money we lose a lot of times from
promoting artists from Nigeria.
We the members of this
great association are coming out to condemn this act! We must all find ways to
work together! We say NO to this injustice, because it is very wrong for an EU
promoter to announce his show and another EU promoter would go and post to
Facebook that the show is not holding. This is very childish and unprofessional
and must be stopped as a matter of urgency!
This great association will
no longer tolerate this kind of behavior anymore and any person bringing an
Artist from Nigeria, should be ready to work with EU promoters in “Good Terms” otherwise
the appropriate authorities will be informed and the Venue of the show sealed
off. We will also carry out our own advert disqualifying that show as Illegal
and no deejay will be present for such show and the artist from Nigeria will
not be able to perform in any part of EU.
We in the EU would also
take on a very drastic action and go on a total “Locked Down” from Holland,
Spain, Finland, Norway, Germany, Italy, Belgium, etc. While many may still be
in doubt and wonder how we are going to achieve this, just understand one
thing, we are getting COORDINATED because we can no longer sit down and allow anyone
spoil the Entertainment industry in Europe which we have worked so hard to build
and sustain all because they are thinking of their pockets alone.
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Nollywood director, Tony Akinyemi, popularly called Tony Holland and his wife, Maaike, share the story of their 22-year-old marriage with MOTUNRAYO JOEL of Punch magazijn
How did you meet your wife?
Tony: I met her at an outing in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As a lady, she first played “hard to get” but after my third attempt of asking her to dance with me, she agreed and the rest, as they say, is now history.
Would you describe your relationship as love at first sight
Maaike: Based on the circumstances of how we met, coupled with his boldness and persistence, I knew right away that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. Till date, I am glad he is my husband. I could not have asked for a better man. He is everything I wanted in a man.
What exactly attracted you to her?
Tony: Honestly, she was the most beautiful lady around that night. This was confirmed by all my friends around that night; you know how we men talk (smiles). And the way she smiled that night melted my heart; it still does till today. My wife has a charming smile.
Were you single and searching at the time?
Maaike: I was single but not really searching at the time.
At the initial stage of your relationship, were you comfortable dating him since he is a black man?
Maaike: Yes of course. I never had any problem with foreigners; my mother once told me that when I was young, I always preferred coloured dolls to the “normal ones.”
How did the relationship progress?
Maaike: We started dating and seeing each other only during weekends because of our work and the distance between our respective homes was about 70 kilometres. But as time progressed, we could not do without seeing each other. I became so fond of him. When I could not stand it any longer, I quit my job and got another job close to his city. The thought of seeing him often made be happy.
At what point did you realise you wanted to spend the rest of your life with her?
Tony: Surprisingly, it was on the third day after I met her that I knew she was the one for me. Back then, I had this so-called personal “10 commandments” that I had prayed about. I told myself that anyone I would spend the rest of my life with must meet up all the 10 commandments. During our first conversation on a landline telephone (back then there were no mobile phones), unknowingly to her, she met seven out of my 10 commandments. That surprised me and 22 years later, my God-given commandments have not failed me. We are still very much happy together. Every day I bless God for bringing her into my life; I could not have asked for a better wife.
How did he propose to you?
Maaike: It happened during our first holiday together on one of the Islands in Greece. He secretly planned it to perfection and it was one of the most beautiful moments of my existence. That day remains fresh in my memory.
Did you accept his proposal immediately?
Maaike: Yes of course, we had dated for about four years. I knew already that sooner or later he would pop the question. The only problem was that I did not know when.
Did her family welcome you with open arms the first time you met them?
Tony: At the initial stage, they did not really welcome me with open arms, because she is the last child of the family and the first child who brought home a foreigner. Hence, I knew I had to work hard to prove that I am a worthy ambassador of the African race. Years later, I remain the best friend of my father-in-law. That thought gladdens my heart.
What is the most memorable moment of your union?
Tony: They are many but the day we got married and the days our two boys were born stands out from the other beautiful occasions.
Maaike: The days our children were born. Each experience was emotional for me.
How do you handle the attention that comes with the inter-racial marriage?
Tony: It is very simple. One has to believe in oneself and the union that God has ordained and neglect other people’s opinion.
Maaike: Everyone has his or her own opinions, but to be candid, I really do not care what people think.
Were there times you felt overwhelmed with stares?
Maaike: Yes, a lot of times, especially at the initial stage of our relationship. Inter-racial marriage was not so common back then. But after a while, we got used to stares and people got used to us. Thank God it is a normal thing in Holland nowadays.
Who is the first to apologise after a quarrel?
Tony: I hate to say sorry but I am always careful in dealing with people. Same applies to my relationship with my wife. She is the one that apologises because for us to quarrel, (which hardly happens) she knows that she has gone too far.
Maaike: Most times, I am the first to apologise. But we hardly quarrel because my husband has a great deal of patience no matter how much one pushes him.
How do you handle attention from the opposite sex?
Tony: The best way is to see a compliment as what it is and know how to politely checkmate someone when a compliment is turning into something else.
How do you handle disagreements?
Tony: I just give my opinion and listen to hers. If I know I am right, I won’t argue with her. But if I know she is right, I will accept her opinion immediately because I see arguments as time wasters.
Maaike: Among couples, there is bound to be a disagreement, one should handle it the best way one can. I am not good at it and my husband knew it as my weakness. He never waited for me to accept his opinion rather he would explain and back off. Later on, he would see me doing what he suggested but he would not talk about it anymore.
Do you have joint accounts?
Tony: Yes, we do.
What would you like to change about your spouse?
Husband: Nothing at all, she is exactly what I prayed for. If I have to change anything then I would be fighting against the commandments that have worked for me in more than 22 years.
Maaike: I share the same thought. I cannot think of anything I would want to change about him.
Some married men do not wear wedding bands. Do you wear yours especially to show ladies that you are married?
Tony: Yes, I do. I did not enter into the marriage by force; it was a conscious decision. I am proud to wear my wedding band. I have never taken it off.
Who is the bathroom singer between the two of you?
Maaike: He is definitely the one.
Any plans to relocate to Nigeria?
Maaike: Yes that is our plan; we are currently working on owning a home in Nigeria.
You must have dated a white man. What can you say about the way a black man treats his woman and the way a white man treats his?
Wife: The difference is not much, only that black men are more fun to be with. They are always positive in any circumstances. No matter what the situation is, black people always believe in the fact that tomorrow will bring a better day and that has inspired me to have another perspective on life. To round it off, they are very romantic.
The association touched on a lot of things, such as how to give recognition to the coalition and how to help Artists in Europe grow and get recognition for what they are doing, it was also disscussed that we will not go after anyone anymore and that those that feel the need to become a member will do so by themselves.
