UN Chief Calls On Egypt To Investigate the Murder of 3 Journalists

Dubai reporter Habiba Ahmed Abd Elaziz and Sky News cameraman Mick Deane were killed during the violence in Cairo. (Photo courtesy: Gulf News/Sky News).

26 Aug 2013 15:08 Africa/Lagos  


UNESCO CHIEF CALLS ON EGYPTIAN AUTHORITIES TO INVESTIGATE DEATH OF THREE JOURNALISTS


NEW YORK, 26 August 2013 / PRNewswire Africa / -The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the deaths of three Egyptian journalists and called for a thorough investigation into these incidents.


"I deplore the deaths of Ahmed Abdel Gawad, Mosab Al-Shami and Tamer Abdel Raouf," said the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova., calling on Egyptian authorities "to do everything possible to ensure the security of media workers."


Ms. Bokova expressed her distress and concern over the violence directed against the media in Egypt, where five media professionals have been killed while carrying out their duties in the span of a few days.
According to Reporters Without Borders, Mr. Gawad, a reporter for the Egyptian daily Al-Akhbar, and Mr. Al-Shami, a photojournalist for Rassd News Network, were killed on 14 August while covering demonstrations in the capital, Cairo. Both died from gunshot injuries.


Mr. Raouf was the regional director of Egypt's Al-Ahram newspaper. He was shot dead at a vehicle checkpoint in Damanhur, in the Beheira Governorate in northern Egypt, on 19 August. Another journalist in the car, Hamed Al-Barbari, was injured.


Ms. Pillay also condemned today the murder of Pakistani journalist Haji Abdul Razzak and Guatemalan journalist Carlos Alberto Orellana Chávez.


Mr. Razzak, 35, was a reporter for the Urdu-language newspaper Daily Tawar. His mutilated body was found in the city of Karachi last Wednesday. He had been reported missing since 24 March.


A broadcast journalist in Guatemala, Mr. Orellana Chávez hosted a news programme on Optimo 23 cable television after having directed Radio Victoria for over 25 years. According to Reporters Without Borders, he was shot down as he was driving to work some 50 kilometres from Mazatenango, the provincial capital of Suchitepequez, in the south of the country.


Ms. Pillay called on Pakistani and Guatemalan authorities "to do all in their power" to investigate the killings and shed light on these heinous crimes.


SOURCE UN News Centre .


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Who Shot The Photographer?

26 Aug 2013 20:12 Africa/Lagos

News From ImageBrief.com; Who Shot The Photographer?

Industry Forces That Could Spell The Extinction Of The Professional Photographer

With The Reduction of Barriers to Entry, Copyright Infringement, And Stock Libraries Paying As Low As 20%, Photography Professionals Are Looking Elsewhere For Their Income

NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Being a professional photographer in 2013 is not what it used to be.  With easy access to professional cameras causing a major reduction to barrier of entry in the industry, rampant online copyright infringement and stock libraries paying out as little as 20 percent commissions, many photography professionals are looking elsewhere for their income.


According to new findings from ImageBrief, the world's first image-request platform using crowdsourcing, as technology has advanced in recent years high-quality digital cameras are allowing more and more enthusiasts to become 'pro-sumers' thereby flooding the market with competition.  There are over 7 million photo enthusiasts in the US and at least 85% of households own a digital camera. The competition for selling images has become more intense, with hundreds of millions of images in stock libraries and growing. With one-third of the photographers in the US turning to these libraries as a primary source of income the need for these resources to pay them for their work is instrumental to keeping the photographers in business.
"Our hope is that the industry will begin to make some changes to allow room for more creative people to make their living through photography," says Simon Moss, CEO of ImageBrief.  "If we are fair with the talent, we will promote better work and from that I believe, more customers and a flourishing industry."


About ImageBrief:
ImageBrief is a world-first online marketplace connecting creative and marketing professionals to a curated network of more than 7,500 high-quality professional photographers in 115 countries. Buyers simply post a brief for an image requirement and photographers respond by submitting images tailored to the buyer's request. ImageBrief has offices in New York, London and Sydney and counts Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB, Ogilvy, BBDO, Conde Nast, JWT and other tier-one organizations as clients.


For information on this Infographic or to speak with Simon Moss, the CEO of ImageBrief about the current state of the industry or about ImageBrief please contact Michelle Fox at FGPR, 212-334-1212 or email info@foxgreenberg.com.

SOURCE ImageBrief

Web Site: http://www.ImageBrief.com .

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Mr. Kidnapper(s), Ozekhome is the Last Person You Want To Abduct

Mr. Ozekhome.

Mr. Kidnapper(s), Ozekhome is the last Person you want to Abduct, here is why

As you may know our brother, Mike Ozekhome, in the last two decades, at least by international standards is one of the most prominent and loudest human rights voice in West Africa, Nigeria in particular.

The reason for this is clear. With his legal voice he has engaged in targeted attacks against poverty, inequality, joblessness and injustice that continue to threaten the people and trigger behaviors like what you are putting him through right now.

Ask him questions about his work, about his pronouncements and his protests, you will notice a man constantly clashing with the government be it the military or civilian for causes that go far  beyond personal gain; instead for groups’ interest like those of the youths and others in a state of struggle.

Thank goodness for his personal success but his fight against corruption, political mismanagement, financial waste, tribal disputes and the lack of aid for the average Nigerians is something we need more of.

He is called a radical because he talks and writes aggressively against the exploitation of the average person.

There is a possibility that he might even give you his last penny, dance, eat, sing, cry and bleed with you, because that is his nature!

He will assure you that there will be no revenge towards you once you let him go only because he has constantly warned the power-that-be that they are to be blamed for problems like the one both of you are in right now.

I know many of you are educated about the news from the print and internet media, just read about what the international world is saying about this man in the last 20 years.

Just the other day, for the sake of the nation and the average Nigerian, he told the world of a nation in crisis and about the current detriment of the common people.

He stated, “Less than one percent of the populace is eating the entire wealth meant for over 156. 5 million people and that is why Nigeria is not developing. When you use 85 percent of your national budget on recurrent expenditure rather than on capital project, and most of the money is channeled to massage the egos of people in power? “What is the business of a minister moving around in a convey of 12 to 15 cars? In America, they are called Secretaries, and they drive themselves. “Here in Nigeria, when a Senator is moving, he goes with siren and no fewer than 15 vehicles…So you find out that we are always spending more than our budget and that is why we are getting to a stage, where we may be broke, the synopsis and the prognosis are that Nigeria may be broke and when Nigeria is broke, there will be trouble because it will affect not only Nigeria but the entire West African and African regions.”

Is this the type of man that the nation, his family and the world will no longer have access to because of you? Therefore, let him go, now!

In conclusion, be rest assured that Ozekhome will defend you personally and negotiate with the police and the court to protect your rights as that is the type of person you now have in your custody. May be you did not mean to get into a shoot-out with the police who were called by witnesses but things happen, and it is only proper that you make it your responsibility to protect him and release Ozekhome now, as you and me will need his voice again, and again on behalf the citizens of this country, called Nigeria.

~ By John Egbeazien Oshodi, Ph.D; Psychologist, jos5930458@aol.com

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TD Ameritrade Institutional Awards Scholarships to Foster New Generation of Financial Planners

TD Ameritrade aims to attract new talent to the industry, address looming advisor shortage

Jersey City, N.J., Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to help attract a new generation of professionals to the investment advisory industry, TD Ameritrade Institutional has awarded its inaugural scholarships to 10 deserving and talented students enrolled in undergraduate financial planning programs.

LtoR: Chris Johnson, Texas Christian Univ., Josh Landau, Univ. of San Diego, Eric Siss, Virginia Tech, Tom Nally and Fred Tomczyk, TD Ameritrade, Kelsey Brooks, Univ. of Georgia, Kelly McNerney and Kayla-Lynn Kasica, William Paterson Univ.


The jobs market may be recovering in fits and starts, but there is strong demand for professionals who can help Americans manage their household finances, according to the latest Occupational Outlook Handbook produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”).¹ This demand is expected to climb as more than 75 million Baby Boomers enter retirement and more investors seek advice.

 
At the same time, the country’s ranks of brokers and investment advisors are shrinking, according to industry research firm Cerulli Associates². An aging population of advisors, many Baby Boomers themselves, is nearing retirement without a ready supply of advisors to fill their shoes.


So to help head-off a potential talent shortage and encourage more students to pursue financial planning careers, TD Ameritrade established an annual Next Generation Scholarship Program earlier this year. The 2013 recipients, listed below, are the first to receive scholarship awards valued at $5,000:

Kelsey Brooks University of Georgia	Christopher Johnson Texas Christian University	Kayla-Lynn Kasica William Paterson University	Eric Siss Virginia Tech University	Joshua Landau University of San Diego
Morgan McGovern Virginia Tech University	Kelly McNerney William Paterson University	Andrew Milling William Paterson University	Delroy Stauffer University of South Carolina-Columbia	Phillip Murphy SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

This Scholarship Program, combined with an annual $50,000 grant program to encourage more colleges and universities to offer financial planning degree programs, will provide $1 million over the next decade to expand the number of graduates pursuing careers in the financial services industry.

“This is an industry that is facing a critical talent shortage at a time when the need for financial advice is on the rise,” said Tom Nally, president, TD Ameritrade Institutional. “By supporting students like these, we look to help cultivate the next generation of financial professionals.”


With graduates facing uncertain job prospects, financial planning represents a potential oasis of opportunity. The projected growth rate for financial advisors in the decade ending 2020 is 32 percent, compared with 14 percent for all occupations, according to the BLS report. That translates to 66,000 new financial advisor jobs.


Demand for financial advice is expected to rise, as investors stung by the 2008 financial crisis seek professionals to help them make sense of the markets. A growing share of investors, the Cerulli research shows, has been migrating to independent registered investment advisors and financial planners.
“I am always seeking top talent for our firm, but I’m also looking forward and considering who will be caring for them over the next 20 or 30 years,” said David Kudla, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital Management and a member of TD Ameritrade Institutional’s Next Generation Advisory Board. “I see a real need for our industry to step up efforts to support and engage a new generation.”


Yet financial planning is not a popular career choice among students, according to a recent survey by the National Society of High School Scholars.³ TD Ameritrade’s scholarship program intends to show more college students that a career in financial planning can be satisfying beyond monetary reward, offering an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and individual investors.


Joshua Landau, soon starting his senior year at the University of San Diego, said that “Being an independent financial advisor will allow me to combine my entrepreneurial and financial goals to make the greatest impact I can.”
“Financial advisors have the potential to make a huge difference in a client’s life by providing them with confidence about their finances,” said Kelsey Brooks, entering her senior year at the University of Georgia. “I want to be that person in my client’s life, someone they can rely on for straightforward advice.”
To celebrate their achievement, scholarship winners traveled to New York City as guests of TD Ameritrade for a visit to Wall Street, where they enjoyed VIP tours of the Museum of American Finance and the famed trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.


TD Ameritrade is separate from and not affiliated with researchers, educators, students and other third parties, and is not responsible for their statements, data, policies or content.

About TD Ameritrade Institutional
TD Ameritrade Institutional is a leading provider of comprehensive brokerage and custody services to over 4,500 fee-based, independent registered investment advisors and their clients. Our advanced technology platform, coupled with personal support from our dedicated service teams, allows investment advisors to run their practices more efficiently and effectively while optimizing time with clients. TD Ameritrade Institutional is a division of TD Ameritrade, Inc., a brokerage subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation.

About TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation
Millions of investors and independent registered investment advisors turn to TD Ameritrade’s (NYSE: AMTD) technology, people and education to make investing and trading easier to understand and do. Online or over the phone, in a branch or with an independent RIA, first-timer or sophisticated trader, our clients want to take control and we help them decide how: We’ve been bringing Wall Street to Main Street for more than 36 years. An official sponsor of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, TD Ameritrade has time and again been recognized as a leader in investment services. Please visit TD Ameritrade’s newsroom or www.amtd.com for more information.

Brokerage services provided by TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA (www.FINRA.org) / SIPC (www.SIPC.org) /NFA (www.nfa.futures.org)

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Personal Financial Advisors,
on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-advisors.htm
² Cerulli Associates, Cerulli Quantitative Update, Advisor Metrics 2011, p. 48
³ National Society of High School Scholars, “NSHSS Scholar 2013 Millennial Career Survey Results”

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Nigerian Professor Wins Alexander Humboldt Prize For 2013

Nigeria’s Professor Andrew Nok of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria received the Humboldt Prize early this year for his work in finding a cure for Trypanosomiasis. Anyone who wins Germany’s Alexander Humboldt Prize, may be on the line to win a Nobel Prize in his field. Most winners of the prestigious prize went on to win the Nobel Prize.

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Half Baked Educated People Cannot Speak For Igbos

Ohaneze Stance on Deportation of Igbos: Joe Igbokwe Reacts again

Following Thursday’s online news reports concerning Ohaneze Ndigbo leadership reaction over Lagos deportation saga, the spokesman of defunct ACN and head of Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance & Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), Joe Igbokwe, in another reaction received via e-mail believes that Ohaneze is thinking strategically. Hear him.
From Joe Igbokwe.


I do not want to join issues with all those who have rendered a veritable tool Oyibo people invented to help humanity almost nugatory by engaging into tribal verbal wars here. Over the years I have watched these foolish engagements by people sufficiently educated to know better but have chosen to play Ostrich. Igbo must think about Strategic interest always. People that were taken to the North are less human, those taken South West are less human, those taken to Ebonyi and Akwalbom in 2011 by Gov Obi are less human abi? nkem di iche bu ajo aha. Honest intellectuals in Igboland must pull the rug away from some people who create enemies for Ndigbo in this forum at the drop of a hat. The crippled cannot be the akwaa akwulu Ndigbo. The blind cannot be the anya Ndigbo ji ahu uzo in Nigeria. Half baked educated people cannot speak for Ndigbo. The nonsensical effusions going on here in the name of the so- called deportation in Lagos is a misnomer, an aberration, reprehensible and a basket case. A man going to the market to buy basket knows that he is not going to use it to store water. The man selling the basket knows also that the buyer cannot use it to store water. A word is enough for the wise . Ohaneze is thinking. Ohaneze understands the game. Ohaneze can get it. Case rested!-Joe Igbokwe.


Below is the earlier report of Ohaneze Stance on Deportation of Igbos

Ohaneze Urges Restraint over Deportation of Igbos-Describes Yorubas as Allies
Ohaneze Ndgbo have urged for restraint in the responses from Igbos over the issue of their deported sons and daughters on the orders of Lagos State Government. The group also called for restraint in the ongoing Igbos-Yoruba hate comments to avoid unnecessary tension in the polity. This was stated by the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Joe Nwaorgu during a briefing with group of clergymen led by Rev Obinna Akukwe who sought clarification on the crisis ridden state of Ndigbo at Enugu, yesterday.


The Ohaneze leader said that he had spoken personally with Governor Fashola over the issue and heard the other side of the story. Dr Nwaorgu also informed the clergymen that the President of Igbo Community in Lagos, Prof Anya .O. Anya was earlier instructed to get in touch with Fashola over the issue and that the Governor personally drove to Anya's house where he clarified with them on the issue. Describing the deportation of anybody in Nigeria, not just Igbos, as morally unjustifiable and legally wrong, he said that destitutes should be rehabilitated instead and not dehumanized. He said that Igbos and Yorubas are not at war and advised against hateful incitements by attention seeking politicians from both sides.


The Ohanaeze leader also said that the body had not authorized anybody to speak on its behalf concerning 2015 presidential elections and revealed that the decision on who to support will be taken on the last day of the 2013 Igbo Day Celebrations scheduled for September 24-27th. He discountenanced reports in a newspaper last Sunday that Ohaneze was part of an earlier summit insisting on Igbo presidency and said that options are still open to Ndigbo.

In the same vein the Secretary of Electoral Committee in the January 12th Ohaneze controversial election Dr Mrs Felly Eneh had reiterated that there is no faction in Ohaneze. The woman leader was making veiled references to media reports purportedly sponsored by a presidential aide that a faction of Ohaneze Ndigbo met at Enugu last Saturday, said that''the election of January 12th was legally conducted and those who think otherwise are minority irritants and entitled to their opinion, people are just being sponsored to create confusion''. She condemned the killing of Igbos in Kano and asked government to do proper investigation.

The Assistant National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze and gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra State , Barrister Emejulu Okpalaukwu in his reaction explained that Ohanaeze leadership is engaging the presidency for more security for Igbos especially in Kano and expressed confidence that the quiet diplomacy of the Ohanaeze President General, Chief Nnachi Igariwey would yield tangible results.


Ohaneze leadership had earlier expressed angst that its Kano State Branch President, Chief Tobias Idika is being hunted by Kano State Government and Police Command and warned against any further harassment of the Chapter President. They, however, asked Chief Idika not to make any further public statements on the Kano issue, promising to engage the presidency quietly over the state of Ndigbo in Kano.


The Ime-Obi Ohaneze met last Saturday at Ohaneze Headquarters, Enugu and discussed wide range of issues affecting Igboland. The group, among other issues opposed the grazing bill before the National Assembly and cautioned against ethnicization of the Onitsha head bridge deportation saga. Ohaneze also prohibited state chapters of the group from issuing press statements on national issues without clearance from the national secretariat.


The highly attended Ime-Obi meeting had the presence of Chief Nnachi Igariwey (President General), Dr Joe Nwaorgu( Secretary General) Eze Justice Ozobu ( Past President) , Eze Cletus Ilomuanya( Chairman South East Council of Traditional Rulers), Eze Desmond Ogugua ( Eze of Mbaise), Eze Gibson Nwosu( Ezeuzu of Awka), Eze Njemanze,Dr Dozie Ikedife(Past President),Chief Mbazulike Amechi, Rev Obinna Akukwe,Senator Hope Uzodimma, Prof ABC Nwosu, Eze Ben Nwosu , Barrister Emejulu Okpalaukwu, Nze Mark Odu, Prof S.E Asogwa, among numerous Igbo leaders in attendance.


~ From Obinna Akukwe, <profetobinna@yahoo.com to Nigerians Report Online.
Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 2:59 PM

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Ekulo Pampers Esteemed Customers with Novacorte Italian Red Wine

Ekulo Pampers Esteemed Customers with Novacorte Italian Red Wine  


~ By Ingram Osigwe

The Primus Inter Pares company, when it comes to manufacturers’ representation in Nigeria; Ekulo International Ltd , has decided to spoil its esteemed loyal customers with another give-away splash from its inexhaustible storehouse of exclusively distributed brands in the country.

From July till end of September, 2013, Ekulo International Ltd will be doling out an extra free carton of Novacorte wine, to any customer who buys 10 cartons of the highly prestigious Italian wine. Novacorte Montelpuciano D’ Abruzo, the doyen of Italian Red Wines, is exclusively distributed in Nigeria by  Ekulo international ltd  . The highly sought after rare brand, renowned for enkindling the spirit of all occasions, is available at Ekulo Wine World, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos and other Ekulo retail outlets.

For connoisseurs who are yet newcomers on the Lagos wine turf, Ekulo Wine World, located off the bar beach front along Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, is the most sophisticated one-stop-shop for everything that has to do with exotic drinks, from Vintage wines, oriental an exotic brews, to the most priceless and rarest spirits the world over. The megastore also stocks the best of wine accessories, from the most traditional stone-glass ware to the most sophisticated refrigerated mini-bars, with electronic controls.

Novacorte Montelpuciano D’ Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most famous wines and can be found on wine store shelves all around the world. This classic, well rounded, plum scented Italian red wine, is made from Montelpuciano grapes grown in the Abruzzo region on Italy’s Adriatic coast. It is quite distinct from any other Italian wine and indeed from any other wine the world over.

Montelpuciano, one of Italy’s’ most popular red wine grapes, has thrived in the Abruzzo since the middle of the 18^th Century. A plump grape, which gives good yields of easy drinking wine, it is popular with producers and consumers alike. With low acidity and soft unobtrusive tannins, Montelpuciano wines are a darling for all parties and celebrations where they mesh and blend perfectly with practically all world types of culinary staples.

It will be recalled that Italy is home to some of the oldest wine producing regions in the world and Italian wines are renowned worldwide both for their quality and brand variety.

Red wine is a heart friendly drink. The high content of resveratrol and other anti-oxidants reduce levels of cholesterol and dissolve fat deposits from the arteries, leading to a healthy heart and protecting against artery damage. By preventing artery blockage by fat deposits, red wine not only prevents heart attack but may also protect consumers from having stroke, occasioned by fatty deposits.

In creating this bonanza, Ekulo international ltd is not only enhancing the enjoyment of parties by esteemed clients and customers; they are also promoting the health, longevity and joy of life of Nigerians. Provision of good life from excellent consumerism for the Nigerian populace that is the mission of the Ekulo international ltd, meanwhile this offer is valid while stock last.

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BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Hosted by Uncle Snoop To Premiere On October 15

23 Aug 2013 13:10 Africa/Lagos  

Back in Atlanta with a Brand New Host - "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" Hosted by Uncle Snoop Premiering Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT

"BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" NOMINEES ANNOUNCED ON LAST NIGHT'S "106 & PARK" NOMINATION SPECIAL

KENDRICK LAMAR LEADS WITH 14 NOMINATIONS

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Same great city with an exciting new host - this year's "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" will be hosted by the one and only Snoop Dogg, respectfully known amongst his peers and celebrity friends as "Uncle Snoop"! With more than 20 years in the industry, Snoop has created the blueprint for a long-standing career and has become revered as a mentor to both new and established artists. BET Networks made the announcement last night on "106 & PARK's" annual "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" nomination special.  This is the first time Uncle Snoop has hosted the "BET HIP HOP AWARDS."
 
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO )


"I'm excited to be hosting this year's 'BET Hip Hop Awards 2013,' " said Snoop.  "We're going to have fun this year and I will make it a show to remember, ya dig?!  I'll be giving a ton of surprises, showcasing my exclusive GGN News clips and bringing all my nieces and nephews to the stage for an exciting night of hip-hop."

The multi-platinum artist, actor and entertainment icon appeared LIVE in studio and promised that this year's show will be a true tribute to real hip hop culture.  In its eighth year, the "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" (#hiphopawards) returns to The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, GA. The "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" tapes on Saturday, September 28, 2013 and premieres Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT


"Snoop is a pop culture icon who has millions of fans around the world. We are thrilled to have Uncle Snoop preside over the 'BET Hip Hop Awards 2013' and bring his unique blend of humor, wit, credibility and fun to the show. Get ready for something you've never seen!" - Stephen G. Hill President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks.


Also, the highly anticipated "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" cyphers, sponsored in part by Sprite, will once again be a part of this year's show with the hottest MCs delivering 16 bars that everyone will be talking about for the rest of the year.  Additionally, the "I AM HIP HOP" award will be presented by Sprite. 
Official sponsors of the "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" include Sprite, Toyota and Reese's.
Stephen G. Hill, BET's President of Music Programming and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, BET's Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the BET Hip Hop Awards, along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.


"BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" will also air on Friday, October 18th on BET's international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 17 million households in 50+ countries.
Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET's multiple social media platforms:

• On Twitter by using hashtag: #HipHopAwards; follow us @HipHopAwards and @BET
• On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/HipHopAwards

FULL LIST OF "BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2013" NOMINEES

• Best Hip Hop Video
  • A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
  • B.o.B f/ T.I. & Juicy J – We Still In This
  • J. Cole f/ Miguel – Power Trip
  • Drake – Started From The Bottom
  • Kendrick Lamar – Don't Kill My Vibe
• Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)
  • Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – Bugatti
  • A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
  • J. Cole f/ Miguel – Power Trip
  • French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – Pop That
  • Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – Poetic Justice
  • Wale f/ Tiara Thomas – Bad
• Best Live Performer
  • 2 Chainz
  • J. Cole
  • JAY Z
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Kanye West
• Lyricist of the Year
  • J. Cole
  • Drake
  • JAY Z
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Wale
• Video Director of the Year
  • A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg
  • Benny Boom
  • Director X
  • Dre Films
  • Hype Williams
• DJ of the Year
  • DJ Drama
  • DJ Envy
  • DJ Funkmaster Flex
  • DJ Khaled
  • DJ Scream
• Producer of the Year
  • J. Cole
  • Hit-Boy
  • DJ Mustard
  • Mike WiLL Made It
  • Pharrell Williams
• MVP of the Year
  • 2 Chainz
  • J. Cole
  • Drake
  • JAY Z
  • Kendrick Lamar
• Track of the Year
  • Power Trip – Produced by J. Cole (J. Cole f/ Miguel)
  • Problems – Produced by Noah "40" Shebib (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
  • Don't Kill My Vibe – Produced by Sounwave (Kendrick Lamar)
  • Bugatti – Produced by Mike WiLL Made It (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future)
  • Started From The Bottom – Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah "40" Shebib (Drake)
• Album of the Year
  • J. Cole – Born Sinner
  • JAY Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail
  • Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
  • Nas – Life Is Good
  • Wale – The Gifted
• Who New? Rookie of the Year
  • Action Bronson
  • A$AP Ferg
  • Earl Sweatshirt
  • Joey Bada$$
  • Trinidad Jame$
• Hustler of the Year
  • Diddy
  • JAY Z
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • T.I.
  • Kanye West
• Made-You-Look Award
  • 2 Chainz
  • A$AP Rocky
  • JAY Z
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Nicki Minaj
  • Kanye West
• Best Hip Hop Online Site
  • Allhiphop.com
  • Complex.com
  • GlobalGrind.com
  • RapRadar.com
  • WorldStarHipHop.com
• Best Club Banger
  • Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future – Bugatti (Produced by Mike WiLL Made It)
  • A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems (Produced by Noah "40" Shebib)
  • Drake – Started From The Bottom (Produced by Mike Zombie & Noah "40" Shebib)
  • French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne – Pop That (Produced by Lee on the Beats)
  • Trinidad Jame$ - All Gold Everything (Produced by M.e. (Devon Gallaspy))
• Best Mixtape
  • Big Sean – Detroit
  • Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap
  • Travi$ Scott – Owl Pharaoh
  • Stalley – Honest Cowboy
  • Trinidad Jame$ - Don't Be S.A.F.E.
• Sweet 16 (Best Featured Verse)
  • Diddy – Same Damn Time (Remix) (Future f/ Diddy & Ludacris)
  • Drake – Versace (Remix) (Migos f/ Drake)
  • Future – Bugatti (Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Future)
  • Kendrick Lamar – Problems (A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)
  • Wiz Khalifa – U.O.E.N.O. (Remix) (Rocko f/ Future & Wiz Khalifa)
• Impact Track
  • J. Cole f/ TLC – Crooked Smile
  • JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
  • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Same Love
  • Wale f/ Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing
  • Kanye West – BLKKK SKKKNHEAD

BET.com Voting
To vote, head over to BET.com/PeoplesChamp

• People's Champ Award
  • A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar – Problems
  • J. Cole f/ Miguel – Power Trip
  • Drake – Started From The Bottom
  • Kendrick Lamar – Don't Kill My Vibe
  • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Mary Lambert – Can't Hold Us 
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All voting will be conducted exclusively online and administered by an independent third party agency.  All votes are 100% confidential and are tabulated without revealing voter identity.  Eligible videos were submitted and accepted by BET for consideration for airplay and online between July 16, 2012 and July 15, 2013.  Other material, including songs and mix tapes, must have been made initially available to the general public during the same period of July 16, 2012 through July 15, 2013 to be eligible for selection.  Additionally, there are eight (8) write-in categories to allow the voting academy an opportunity to nominate at their will those artists who are currently on their radar.  The total number of votes submitted during the voting period for the nominees in each of the eligible categories will be tabulated by the third party agency, and the nominee with the most votes in its applicable category, as determined by BET Networks in its sole discretion, will be declared winner of such category.  In the event of a dispute or tie or if for any other reason BET Networks deems it necessary or appropriate, BET Networks reserves the right to make the final determination as to which of the nominees will be declared the winner of the category.


About Snoop Dogg ("Uncle Snoop")           
An entertainment icon and with more than 20 years in the business, Snoop continues to pave the way in the hip-hop industry, serving as a mentor to many new and established artists. Being the trendsetter he is, Snoop stands at the forefront of popular culture with award-winning and multi-platinum albums and songs, critically acclaimed films and television shows, lifestyle products, philanthropic efforts and digital ventures, including his YouTube original series "GGN News."  Snoop defines hip-hop history. He's set records with his seminal album Doggystyle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 800,000 copies in the first week. Throughout his career, Snoop's produced chart-topping hits including "Gin & Juice," "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)," "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang," "Next Episode," "Beautiful," "Drop It Like It's Hot," "Signs," "Sensual Seduction" and "I Wanna Rock."  He continues to awe millions of fans around the world with innovative initiatives, including his recent Coachella performance with longtime friend Dr. Dre and the infamous Tupac hologram, as well as releasing one of the most popular celebrity mobile apps Snoopify, reaching nearly one million users within the first week. Through his film production company, Snoopadelic Films, Snoop has produced an array of movies, including his film with Wiz Khalifa, Mac and Devin Go To High School, featuring the three times platinum and recent Grammy Award Nominee song, "Young, Wild and Free."  Furthermore, he produced his latest Snoopadelic release in conjunction with VICE Media, Reincarnated, which documents Snoop's journey through reggae culture and Jamaica while recording his latest album (of the same title) with executive producer Diplo and Major Lazer.  Snoop's non-profit work in the community is commendable, as he established the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) in 2005 to give children between the ages of five and 13 the opportunity to participate in youth football and cheer. SYFL teaches them the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline, and academics. Today, SYFL boasts 30 teams, more than 1,200 players and over 75 cheerleaders.   
Follow Snoop Dogg on Twitter (@SnoopDogg), Instagram (@SnoopDogg), Facebook.com/SnoopDogg, YouTube.com/WestFestTV and SnoopDogg.com


About "The BET Hip Hop Awards"
"BET Hip Hop Awards" is an annual celebration that pays homage to a culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in hip hop music.  Year after year, BET Networks delivers the best in hip-hop for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip-hop culture a global force.


About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Jesse Collins Entertainment is a full service film and television production company founded by entertainment industry veteran Jesse Collins.  Over the past decade, Collins, the company's CEO, has played an integral role in producing some of television's most memorable moments in the music entertainment arena.  Formerly Executive Producer/Executive Vice President of Cossette Productions, Collins has produced award winning television programming including the Grammy Awards, the BET Awards, BET Honors and BET's Rip the Runway and has worked with superstar talent such as Will Smith, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Lil Wayne and many more.


About BET Networks
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET operates in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
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Unimer Group SA, Morocco & Ekulo International Ltd Reposition Canned Titus Sardines

 Unimer Group SA, Morocco & Ekulo International Ltd Reposition Canned Titus Sardines

~ By Ingram Osigwe


In the Nigerian canned fish market for over 80 years now, the Titus Sardines brand is set to have its superiority over other brands further strengthened and refocused. Makers of the Titus Sardines brand, UNIMER GROUP SA, Morocco in partnership with Nigeria’s foremost consumer goods manufacture and distribution giant, Ekulo International Limited will on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Sheraton Hotels and Towers Lagos unveil new marketing strategies to further promote the brand.


The doyen of canned Sardines consumed in Nigeria, Titus Sardines is manufactured by UNIMER GROUP SA MOROCCO and currently marketed in Nigeria by Ekulo International Ltd. Essentially, UNIVER GROUP SA MOROCCO and Ekulo Group are primed at maintaining their commitment to injecting variety into the Nigerian market to sustain consumers’ ability to make choices out of many available brands. By unveiling new marketing strategies for canned Titus Sardines, the two companies are also irrevocably committed to ensuring that Nigerian consumers are provided with the best brands available all over the world.


According to the Marketing Manager of Ekulo Group, Emeka Oramadike, the aim of the new strategies is to re-focus the brand’s number position in the market in terms of quality, taste and nutritional value derivable from consuming it. “Titus is a premium brand of Sardines which has been trusted for generations all over the world. It enjoys the pedigree of being around for over 80 years and is known for its high quality, great taste, aroma and nutritional values. It is rich in Protein, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and contains heart-friendly oils”, Oramadike said.


A handy item for consumers who need fish to quickly fix a meal, Oramadike says Titus canned Sardines are conveniently within reach and can be used to prepare different dishes. “Titus canned Sardines can also be used with bread as sandwich and also comes in handy in preparing small chops such as fish rolls. It is also excellent for rice, spaghetti, yam and host other dishes to which it adds great taste and flavour”, he maintained.


Ahead the unveiling of new strategies for the brand, the global marketing Director of UNIMER GROUP SA, MOROCCO, Mohammed Edderkaoui says with a good business partner like Ekulo, Nigerians are assured of constant supply of premium Titus Sardines brand. Edderkaoui Explained that canned Titus Sardines have huge brand integrity and having been around for almost hundred years and also available all over the world. To ensure that the brand is etched permanently on the consciousness of consumers, DP partnership + Draft FCB Africa Ltd, one of Nigeria’s major players in the advertising industry has the mandate of the brand owners to create world class marketing strategies to drive Titus Sardines. Essentially, the new strategies for marketing Titus canned Sardines is being driven by comprehensive holistic platforms, including television, radio jingle, outdoor, social media advertising among others.


Titus Sardines represent an invaluable source of fish protein and will go a long way in helping to balance the nutrition need of Nigerians. The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) some years back estimated that animal protein consumption of Nigerians was only two percent of the recommended level. Canned Titus Sardines are rich in fish protein with many advantages over meat and other sources. This is largely because, according to the FAO, fishes are more affordable, more digestible and nutritious. Titus Sardines contain more Lysine and essential Amino Acids than meat and are devoid of Cholesterol.


Protein from Titus canned Sardines is 70 percent assimilated through the human alimentary Channel, compared to less than 15 percent of meat and less than 10 percent for vegetable proteins. Researchers are of the view that regular consumption of Titus canned Sardines may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer. The product is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids.


In fact the Omega 3 fatty acids in Titus canned Sardines may reduce the risk of many types of cancers by 30 to 50 percent, especially of the oral cavity, esophagus, colon, breast and ovary. Health and nutrition experts also credit canned Titus Sardines with efficacy in reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke by reducing blood clots and inflammation, improving blood vessel elasticity, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fats and boosting good cholesterol.


Breast feeding and expectant mothers who develop the habit of consuming canned Titus Sardines reap the benefit in the mould of giving birth to babies with bright eyesights. In the case of pregnant women, experts say intake of canned Titus Sardines hugely helps reducing the risk of having premature babies.


Ekulo International says in re-invigorating the marketing strategies of the brand, it aims to resuscitate the menus of Nigerian home makers across all the economic strata and also to boost the protein intake of the populace without necessarily digging a hole in the pockets of Nigerians as canned
... Life  is better with TITUS!


 Media Consultant:
 Mr. Ingram Adichie Osigwe
MD/CEO, Fullpage International Communications Limited.


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Nigeria Are You Ready? D'Adshas & Alabai Are Coming To Your City!

Nigeria Are You Ready? D'Adshas & Alabai are about to invade a city near you!!!

Princess Deo and Shosho - two gorgeous sisters that make up the Afro-Pop group called D'Adshas, have come a long way and in such a short time have established a name in the music industry. 

The talented, energetic duo have released top bangers "Ima", "Omo Naija" and "Temptation (ft General Pype)" - all of which have received favourable reception and loads of airplay & blog features.

Their follow up singles "50/50" and "Money Love" which were released this year have been getting positive receptions everywhere with the video for "50/50" being aired on most Terrestrial & Satellite Video channels.

To capitalize on the success of their music releases, they are embarking on a tour of major Nigerian cities to bring D'Adshas experience to their core fans and they are not doing it alone. They will be touring with the hot-in-demand crooner Alabai whose singles - "Ogbanje" & "Your Bobo" have dominated the charts

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