Thursday 28 July 2016

Review of Kiss Daniel's 'Jombo' video

Kiss Daniel doesn't need an introduction, of course, he has been churning out hit after hit in recent times. His recent work, the visual of Jombo off his debut album, New Era released in May embodies distinction, and humour in a way Kiss Daniel has never delivered before now.   

The 3 minutes plus visual wonder depicts Kiss Daniel's (Jombo) attempts to identify with the parents of a girl he impregnated. Not knowing that the girl was born of a 'gra-gra' man (your father is violent)  and a female 'Mike Tyson'(your mother is blackbelt).   

The video ending with Jombo' s acceptance by the girl's parents somewhat made the video lose its' credence. Come on, it's Africa, no one impregnates a girl, go alone like Adele does in her videos,with an unkempt hair and ear ring and get an embrace. Not to think of someone from a different tribe. I nu kwa m. The typical African parents would have most likely frowned at his supposed attempt to be a responsible father with such looks (unkempt hair and ear ring) smh.   

Who goes to the farm for introduction, on top that kind serious matter. To think he met the mother-in-law to be fighting. Lol. Can you imagine the female Tyson celebrate her being a blackbelt with a pathetic look, as if she received all the beatings, especially the one she gave to the first guy. Gawd!!! I can't deal, just can't. On a lighter note, wrong facial expression, after such victory, just wrong.   

And the camera angle in 1:58 when he took to his heels is a bit over stretched, so much that the feel was lost. There came the struggle screaming. Would have been better if it was swift.   It's understandable to have dancers in music videos. But definitely, not in every music video, In this video, there's no relevance or need for the dancers who were more like fill ups. They evidently had fun playing around, even when they had no import in the video.  

Regardless, of the little shortcomings of the video, it undoubtedly slayed. Seeing a different Kiss Daniel with some applaudable acting skills. Have you met his priceless facial expression in 0:47, 'ololufe, I no want run, but then, your father's violent'. Lol, totally nailed it. Really, he would give Falz a run for his AMVCA with his nervousness portrayal in 'Introduction day 3'. For the first time, Kiss Daniel has a beautiful video vixen. Lol. And she didn't just come with some beauty and banging body, she came with her, some substantial acting prowess.   

This piece won't end without giving acknowledgement to the setting of the video, the vegetation which blended with the costume. The costume on its' own stands out with its' 'African-ness'  and elegance. Would really try out one of the Kiss Daniel's looks.   

The clarity of the video and the beauty of the story won't go unnoticed. Though, the comic nature of the video contrasts with the theme of the song, as such issues are handled more seriously than portrayed in the video. Lol. Sometimes, I take life too serious though. Kiss really brought this home, sealing his stance in the Nigeria music scene. The director Ani James deserves a kudos, Wizkid, Shey Shay, Tiwa Savage and other music artistes should run after him. This video is a yes for me. 

Sunday 10 July 2016

On Banky W's Gidi Love

Being an eligible bachelor must come with its' unique challenges. The kind of challenges Banky W understands well enough. A dear friend would say of Banky, 'It's not a celebrity wedding if Banky isn't there, and there as the Best man'. That shouldn't be taken literally though. But, it seems that Banky is the only one single among his friends. And any one who has tied the knot, must have heard about how good it's to avoid unmarried friends as they won't grow your marriage.

Thursday 7 July 2016

UNIZIK Fashion Show and Awards to be better next year

Team Unizik Fashion Show and Awards, UFSA2016 wishes to express gratitude to everyone who participated in this year's award and to make clarifications over the issues arising from this year's award - credibility of the award winners and the artistes who never got to perform. 

Adieu Bukky Ajayi

The news of the death of veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi today hit many Nigerians badly. Though, passed at age 82, many of us still wish she could live longer.

Bukky Ajayi is one of the faces I fell in love with as a child. I remember her in the movie witches even when I am sure I can't remember the story line of the movie as I had watched it as a child.Watching her say to co actress, Rachael Oniga, 'they would be killing you and killing you and tell you, I love you' in the movie, 'Lamentations' remains an image clearly stored in my head. How do I forget her in, Diamond Ring? She was the reason I even bothered to watch the 2013 movie, 'Mother George' and as expected, she brought it home for me. My little interest in 'Hotel Majestic' was because of her.   

Bukky Ajayi happens to be one of the people, I revere. Watching her receive her 2016 Iconic Award got her into my role models list. It was just beautiful seeing her being celebrated at old age. That only resolved my decision to put my name down in the sands of time, as I would love to be awarded as such.  

Rest In Peace Bukky Ajayi, Adieu.

Monday 4 July 2016

How to start a photography career in Nigeria (2)

A career in photography is one a lot of youths will willingly take up. But, with limited information on how to go about this, a lot of Nigerian youths have been discouraged from taking up photography as a career. This notwithstanding the lucrative nature of photography and the fun the profession offers.

Sunday 3 July 2016

Joel's Break of Dawn (Titanium cover) lyrics

Joel after making his debut in May, decides to do Sia's Titanium cover. Follow https://www.reverbnation.com/joel30/song/26210715-break-of-dawn-titanium-cover to download. Not many covers can be this good. Joel explored his lyrical expertise, adding his lines to reflect his personal experience and vulnerability. Check out the lyrics and thank me later.  

Unsung : Judith Adonogo, proprietoress Brook Christian Academy

Judith Peace Adonogo is the proprietress Brook Christian Academy, a school that offers free education to most of its' pupils. According to Ms. Adonogo, her country Uganda is challenged with offering the right education to her citizens at an affordable price. So, she decided to serve her country using her experiences from training at VSO Rwanda, British Council, USAID Early Childhood Foundations UK and many other international organisations. In this exclusive interview, she revealed her motivations and the challenges involved in running a nursery school that offers most of its' pupils free education. Read...