65 people, places, events and things to watch out for in 2013
If you think 2012 was that eventful, then sit back and watch the new year unfold with established and promising artistes breaking new grounds, new technology making life easier, political and economic decisions affecting continents and celebrity babies being born.
We've once again done you the favour of putting together a list of 65 people, places, events and things to watch out for…
2FACE IDIBIA: The Pop giant is yet again on our watch list , not just because he plans to release a sixth solo album, but because he and his wife Annie will finally be giving the public an elaborate wedding in February.
360 DELIVERY: The budding delivery service spearheaded by Noble Igwe and Oye Akideinde has shown so much growth and will continue expanding their coverage.
9ICE: After releasing his fourth and fifth albums (Bashorun Gaa and Versus) simultaneously, the pop singer will be repeating the feat in 2013; in late December 2012, the Alapomeji boss disclosed he will be releasing his sixth and seventh LPs (GRA and CNN) this year. He will also be releasing label's compilation album 'Alapomeji All Stars'
AFCON 2013: The 29th edition of the African Cup of Nations will kick off on January 21, 2012 in South Africa, with 16 countries participating as usual. Nigeria is in the GROUP C category, along with Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and last year's winners Zambia.
AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARDS: In March, the first edition of the Africa Magic Awards will hold, fielding 28 awards in 26 categories, with awards for acting, directing, script-writing and cinematography. Other fields which will be honored include editing, make-up, sound, lighting and costuming, among others. Nollywood is expected to dominate the awards.
AMAA: It made its' debut nine years ago but has managed to become the most respected award platform for movies and practitioners of the industry. Year after year, AMAA has honoured deserving players and will be doing so again this year. Entries have since been called for interested participants.
AMARACHI UYANNE: The 10-year-old Edo State dancer won the first edition of the Nigeria's Got Talent show last year, going home with N10m.
APPLE-SAMSUNG SCUFFLE: In 2012, the two companies were still entangled in over 50 lawsuits around the world, with billions of dollars in damages claimed between them. While Apple won a ruling in the U.S., Samsung won rulings in South Korea, Japan, and the UK. The high profile battle continues in 2013 in the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, and France.
ARISE FASHION WEEK: The annual fashion show has become a major event in the calendar, having featured over 200 designers and models in the previous editions. This year is expected to go in the usual glamorous style and play host to fashionistas in their hundreds.
A.Y.O: He is the fifth winner of the MTN Project Fame but is yet to make the expected impact on the industry. Perhaps, the 25-year-old is waiting for 2013 to hit the spot and make the impact like his successors Chidinma and Iyanya.
BANKY W and EME: The EME boss will be focusing more on his solo career this year as he plans to release his fourth solo album 'R&BW' in the first quarter of the year. The EME crew had it popping in 2012 and will be working on their individual careers this year, starting with Skales releasing a solo effort. BARACK OBAMA'S INAUGURATION: On January 21, 2012, U.S President Barack Obama will once again be inaugurated into the White House, after defeating Republican-Presidential aspirant Mitt Romney in the 2012 US Polls. Will Jay Z perform once again? We'll be watching…
BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8: Every year, organisers of the Big Brother Show bring to the table fresh ideas to keep the show going. This year is not expected to be an exception. The show has managed to become one of the most followed shows on TV, especially among Nigerians. Although the organisers are yet to disclose what format it will take, auditions are expected to kick off in a few weeks.
BOVI: After acting as an understudy with popular comedian Basketmouth, right after working as actor Richard Mofe Damijo's PA for two years, Bovi Ugboma Akpos has been able to come out of the shadows. 2013 looks like a good year for him to finally establish himself as a stand-up comic, actor and producer.
BRIDGET AWOSIKA: Her designs are a mix of edgy and body flattering designs which got the approval of some celebrities who rocked them to different events. Her label is a brand to look out for this year; Bridget will be giving a lot of people a run for their money.
BRYMO: His Chocolate City debut '#SonofAKapenta' finally dropped in 2012. This year BrymO will continue his reign and will try to make it to A-list status with the help of his label mates Jesse Jagz and M.I.
BLACKBERRY 10: In late January, the much awaited BB 10 mobile operating system will hit the market. Some of the properties include a very graphical user-interface, a new intelligent keyboard, as well as a camera app which allows the user to adjust a portrait by moving through time scale to optimize picture quality.
BURNA BOY: The new dancehall sensation who had a brilliant debut in 2012 (minus his tragic fall at The Headies) will be looking at dominating his genre. The likes of General Pype and Shank won't be much competition if he remains focused.
CHIDINMA: Last year, she released her debut album, Chidinma, which officially kick started her career. Months later, she raked in awards, including the NMVA and KORA. The year looks promising for the petite singer, and with more hits like Jankoliko and videos like Kedike, she just might 'get there' sooner than she thought.
CONFERDERATIONS CUP: In June, the FIFA Confederations Cup will be held in Brazil in 2013, as a prelude to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Participating countries include Brazil, Spain, Japan, Italy, Uruguay, Mexico, Tahiti, and the winners of the African Cup of Nations.
D'BANJ: Dapo Oyebanjo spent 2012 breaking ties with his former Mo'Hits partner, launching his international career and setting up his own label, DB Records. He will be releasing his anticipated fourth solo album 'D King's Men' and continue his reign as one of the biggest pop stars in Africa.
DAMMY KRANE: With the momentum gathered in 2012, there's a very strong possibility the Hypertek rookie breaks through this year with just one hot single.
E-COMMERCE SITES: For over two years now, internet marketing has become the trend, and more platforms have continued to tap into the sector. With the likes of Dealdey, Ttiso, Konga, Jumia and other platforms, it looks as though this trend will continue throughout the year.
EUROPEAN FINANCIAL CRISIS: The European sovereign debt crisis has been making it difficult or impossible for some countries in the Eurozone to repay or re-finance their government debt without the assistance of third parties. The EU is expected to release as much as €230m to mobilize investments.
GOOGLE: With over 53,000 employees and well over a hundred products, internet based company Google will continue its dominance in 2013, with new products such as the Nexus and the computerized goggles 'Google Glass.'
THE HEADIES: Sure to make the list this year after a huge comeback in 2012; Ayo Animashuan and the HipHopWorld gang will once again be highlighting and honouring those worth it in 2013.
INTERNET NEWSPAPERS: The likes of Premium Times, Daily Times, Daily Post, Citizen's Platform and YNaija have done pretty well reporting factual events and happenings in Nigeria on a daily. Expect them to continue and possibly expand their coverage this year; building e-newsrooms that relies partly on crowd-sourcing and online leads….
INSTAGRAM: With over a hundred active users, the online photo-sharing and social networking service is still growing rapidly with more and more Nigerian celebrities also sharing their candid and intimate photos with their fans
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