MUSIC: Makossa by SPLENDID

From the Stables of Luciano Records comes another Club banger - MAKOSSA from fast Rising Superstar SPLENDID.

Event: Carniriv 2013 was a Success

Carniriv 2013 has come to an end. But the memories linger. It was a perfect distraction from the political happenings in the country. Tens of thousands came out to participate in the various events put up free of charge. For a lot of people, this was an ideal situation to get to see LIVE their loved superstars.

RANDOM PHOTOS: CARNIRIV2013

Sights of Carniriv2013.

CARNIRIV2013 REGGAE NIGHT SHIFTED

Carniriv Update : Raggae 360 day Shifted to Friday 20th December #PortHarcourtCarnival2013)

We just got a confirmation message that Raggae 36o which was scheduled for today have been shifted to Friday 20th .

Reggae-360 is a jamboree organized for reggae lovers and connoisseurs alike.As music is largely incomplete without a tinge of reggae timbering away in its familiar pulse-like rhythm, so is the carnival incomplete without a well-rounded reggae feast.Top local and international artistes are expected to storm the Reggae-360 stage.

Anticipate live performances from

Steel Plus,

Rymzo
Jah Wonder
Zig Zag
Dantonio

Date:  Friday 20th December

Time : 7PM
Venue: Carnival Village

PHOTOS: Carniriv2013

Muma Gee

Terry G chilling backstage with Engr Phillip (ceo Applet Plus)

INternational Aquatic Fiesta

International Aquatic Fiesta

 

 

 

 

More photos as the event continues......

Burna Boy pictures at Carniriv2013

Burna Boy who came on stage immediately after Davido who had already raised the bar high with his electrifying performance, maintained the tempo and really represented. He did a little solo accappela performance to introduce all his songs before miming them. See pictures of his performance below....more pics coming soon.....He also dedicated "run my race" to Nelson Mandela.....

DAVIDO pictures at Carniriv2013

Pictures of Davido's performance....He killed the show, just so you know. He set the bar high. At a time, the pa system even went bad, but Davido announced to the crowd he's not going anywhere. This drove the crowd wild and Davido satisfied their hunger with the most electrifying performance of the night - SKELEWU.

EKWUEME

He is the producer behind some of Port Harcourts most successful songs in the past. Artistes like Specimen A, Stone Cold etc owe their success to his production skills. He also mentors very many new generation musicians and music producers.

BE INSPIRED: START SMALL

Observe it's the little things that make the most difference.
An example is:
40= Forty
400= Four Hundred
4000= Four Thousand.
An additional zero "0" which in it's self is seemingly valueless, automatically changes the figure not by a small margin.
The truth is, if you do the "small things- sometime valueless and insignificant" they would fetch you the "big things- the most values and significance"
Point: Don't be ashamed of starting small.
Never belittle the little things.
Good morning.
Sorgwe Ernest



culled from:
 www.facebook.com/sorgwee1

CARNIRIV VOTE AND WIN

The Carniriv2013 Vote and Win Promo has began. Vote for your favourite Band and stand a chance to win amazing prizes like IPADS, IPHONES, TECHNO and INFINIX PADS on daily bases. Simply text: BESTBAND<SPACE> BANDNAME to 33810. Example: BESTBAND BLACK GOLD to 33810. 

The various bands are 
• Diamond 
• Liberation
• Treasure Base
• Fusion
• Dynamic
• Black Gold
• Centenary
• Jubilee
• Crystal

Entry cost N50 each. The more you vote the more you win!!!


visit www.facebook.com/carniriv
on twitter: @carnirivnigeria

Chaka Demus and Pliers coming to PortHarcourt

Jamaican reggae duo Chaka Demus and Pliers best known for their hit "Tease Me" will be in Port Harcourt for Africas Biggest Carnival - CARNIRIV2013.
They will perform alongside the best of popular Nigerian artistes like PSquare, Terry G, Davido, MI, KCEE, Burna Boy...and many more...

DONT BE LEFT OUT...10 days to go

The Rivers State Carnival...Carniriv2013 is just around the corner (15th - 21st December 2013)
Preparations are in top gear for Africa's biggest carnival.
Hosting this event has immense benefits in showing off the rich cultural heritage of Rivers people to the world.

FREE MUSIC VIDEO FOR MUSICIANS

A new Music Recording company (STAR.DORM ENTERTAINMENT) in Port Harcourt is offering upcoming musicians
an opportunity to record their songs and have a music video for free.
Simply record two (2) songs at our recording studio and get a free youtube video, with good quality
of your recording session or video concept of your choice.

Unsigned artistes who are impressive also stand a chance to be signed
(recording contract) by STAR.DORM ENTERTAINMENT


IMPORTANT NOTICE: FOR ARTISTES SEEKING TO BE SIGNED
1) Selection emphasis wil be based on uniqueness of vocals,singing/rap style and songwriting skills
2) Artistes lose their eligibility  if found to use other people's lyrics (except used in a creative way
and not as in "plagiarism"


This is a great opportunity for Artistes....ACT NOW!
Call 08032749626 for all enquiries.

PLEASE READ, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY...

Are you making the kind of money you need to be as happy you can possibly imagine?
Do you have a job/business you have worked hard to build that pays you a high salary
and provides you security and fulfillment?
Are you financially prepared for any downturn in events? Unforeseen circumstances like a loss of job,
reduction in salary etc
If you offer a particular service and that service becomes obsolete, what happens then?
We all need multiple streams of INCOME!
This is no longer a luxury,it has become a NECESSITY.
If the high rate of unemployment and mounting job losses have taught us anything it is that
NOBODY'S JOB IS SAFE.
What better way to use your extra income than using it to grow another income stream?
What better industry to invest in than the Nigerian Music Industry.

Right now is the best time to make a ton of money in music business. It is by far
the easiest (though very technical) way to make money if you have the experience/
connections in PR/media and understand how the industry works and at the same time contributing to the economy by employing and engaging the youths meaningfully.

The global music industry/business which consists of companies/individuals (Record Labels, Singers, Producers etc)
who make money from creating and selling music is estimated at 40 billion dollars annually.

Some sources of income in the industry include, but not limited to;
1) CD/DVD Sales: A Port Harcourt bred  musician Timaya, recently sold his music album to a music marketer/distributor
for 28 million naira while more established acts like PSquare have sold albums for as high as 50million naira.
Female singer, Tiwa Savages' (who returned from the UK to do music in Nigeria) album is for sale on
online retailer - KONGA.com for 500 naira for a copy.If she sells up to 500,000 copies, out of 150,000,000
Nigerians, she will be making 250 million naira.

2) Live Shows: Nigerian singer Wizkid, 23 years of age, makes an average of 24 - 32 million naira
MONTHLY from shows. He charges 2-4 million per show and attends an average of 4 shows weekly.
He released his first album JUST 4years ago in 2009.

3) Endorsements: Multinationals like MTN, AIRTEL, and big major Nigerian brands like GLO, NB Plc
sign endorsement deals with musicians running into hundreds of millions annually.

You are now presented with an opportunity to invest and earn attractive returns without undue risk

STAR.DORM Entertainment, a Port Harcourt based Record Label and Entertainment Company is seeking for a loan of 3 million Naira from bold investors who are interested in taking advantage of the opportunities
in the fastest growing sector and Nigerias biggest export brand in recent years

With many years of experience in music recording and promotions,  connections in the  Media and the right technical know-how, we are poised to make an impact nationally in music..
Some of the services we offer are
1. Videos Directing and Editing
2. Music production
3. Professional Photography
4. Blogging services and Website designs
5. And many more...
Investing in STAR.DORM Entertainment comes with benefits including using our services outside music related fields.
Kindly contact 08032749626 for more information/enquiries.

@phctrends
www.phctrends.blogspot.com

NEW COLLECTION FRENZY

You are all invited to NEW COLLECTION FRENZY! by COLOURZ COUTURE today....The venue is Elleanoras King, No. 42 old Aba Road, Phc. Sales starts by 12 noon, red carpet by 2pm, and the fashion  show is by 4pm.....The gate is FREE......Just come with money to buy the amazing clothes from one of PHCitys finest designers.....click here to read more about her

REPORT: YOU WERE ONE OF 283,000 NIGERIANS!

CARNIRIV, THE RIVERS STATE CARNIVAL ATTEMPTS A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

On the 22nd of Novemeber, 2013, CARNIRIV,The Rivers State Carnival attempted a Guinness World Record mark when its logo was used as a unison profile picture on all social networks as well as mobile chatting platforms. The world saw the social media going Green in synchronism with the carniriv 2013 logo which depicts the theme: "GREEN WORLD EDITION". A theme meant to reflect the need to preserve our environment by taking healthier steps and inculcating an environtal friendly attitudes in our daily living.

The attempt saw thousands of people using the Carniriv 2013 logo graced in a green field background as their profile picture for the whole day.

Screen shots data accounts for over 283,000 accounts used. However, official statistics are still being awaited to come from the Guinness World Record Office.

Rivers State gradually places herself as Nigeria Tourism destination of Choice. Carniriv is slated to hold from the 15th to 21st of december, 2013 in Port Harcourt...

 video link for carniriv celebration( The journey so far): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffqLujLd4Oo&feature=youtu.be&a

WOW!!! Nigerians about to set new GUINNESS World Record

Top musicians, Bloggers, Entertainers and the good people of Nigeria are about to set a  new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD. Join in the fun and be a part of this revolution. Its very simple. The organizers of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD have informed the Rivers State Tourism Development Authority (RSTDA) about the growing popularity of the CARNIRIV 2013 brand awareness. They said that this record has never been set. So what is this record? To have the  " MOST USED UNISON PROFILE PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA" ......To be a part of this trend setting challenge...all you have to do is to use any of the pictures above as your profile picture on any socal media network (eg. Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, Keek, Instagram ....and even 2go) from this moment and for the rest of the day.
This is a Nigerian project, supported by the Rivers State Government .
Already Nigerians all over the globe are putting these pictures up. support this record setting cause. We can do it. You can do it, so NO DULLING - make you for no carry last....Even Uncle Jonah don wish them GoodLuck....hehehe

@phctrends
www.phctrends.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/carniriv

SIZE MATTERS but....

It was the case of a young man with an average build walking, and three other hefty young men with exceptional builds walking behind him, with their shoulders squared and faces looking fierce. In my curiosity I asked who they were. And I was told he is an ambassador and they are his aids.
Then I looked at the difference in their sizes again and it dawned on me that it's the size of the MIND, not the size of the MAN that makes the man. (Ask Aki & Paw Paw if you doubt me)
Life has shifted paradigms. In this 21st century, it's no longer survival of the fittest but survival of the smartest.
It's not a thing of man power but of mind power. Success is no longer in strength but in SENSE.
Thus it is the content of the man that makes him standout.
POINT: Fill your head with proper values and you cannot be ignored.
It is what you have in your head that puts you ahead, not the size of your head or the style of you hair. ...

www.facebook.com/sorgweernest...read another article here

GET INSPIRED....LIFE LIKE SUGAR

Success is what happens to you when you command more value than you demand...that makes you an attraction.
Observe that you have to be an attraction before people get attracted to you. People come around you cos of what you do, what you have and who you are;
People admire you for what you possess that they like and wish to have,
People appreciate you for what you do that they or others need,
People celebrate you for what you achieve that is commendable,
But people follow you for who you are that they are not.
Point: You can attract everything in life if you build yourself aright, it takes you to bring them- make your life like 'sugar' and you'll attract the 'ants'.

www.facebook.com/sorgweernest

GREEN WORLD EDITION: 1000 Trees Target

CARNIRIV LIBERATION BAND GOING GREEN
(A DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE)
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GREEN WORLD EDITION OF CARNIRIV 2013.

Trees were planted to kick start the 1000 trees target of the 2013 carniriv.
The DG,RSTDA, Dr SAM DEDE, MUMA GEE,Commisioner for environment, GTBAnk Reps,
Band leaders, Band Coordinator ETC were present...

RECORD YOUR SERMON/CHURCH SERVICE

Dear Sir,

There is an urgent need to record your sermons.

LAUREL MEDIA  is organizing a three (3) day training on “AUDIO RECORDING AND EDITING” on the 28^th, 29^th and 30^th of November, 2013.

We encourage your ministry to send members of your technical department for this training. They will be taught how to

1.     Make professional recordings of church sermons/services and have them available for sale to church members or the general public on mp3 (for phones) and CD’s

2.     Make professional audio recordings of choir ministrations (rehearsals, demos etc) to aid  choir performance

3.     P.A. system professional setup/handling for smooth sounding microphones during services/programmes

4.     Introduction to various professional, industry standard recording software’s

5.     Proper musical equipment maintenance to make sure church equipments last long.

BENEFITS OF RECORDING SERVICES

1.     It promotes the WORD beyond the church walls. These CD’s can be bought and distributed as gift items

2.     Serves as an outreach media/evangelism tool

3.     It promotes and publicizes the ministry

4.     Serves as a study tool

5.     Serves as a reference/archive for ministers and church members alike

6.     Source of funds generation for the ministry

7.     We also have Videography (Video production school)

8.     We can arrange for private (in-house Audio Recording training for your church alone)

TRAINING FEE

This training costs Fifteen Thousand Naira only (N15, 000) for an attendee. We recommend at least two (2) participants to attend (30,000)

REQUIREMENTS

Both participants are required to come with a laptop computer for the training, (if possible, they can come with pictures of the front and rear end of the churches’ mixing console/mixer)

OTHER SERVICES WE OFFER

1.     We also import and sell original musical equipments at affordable prices. We buy directly from the manufacturers approved distributors (There are a lot of “original look alike” but FAKE music equipments in the market today that don’t last long before developing faults)

2.     We sell materials (books, DVD’s) on learning how to play musical instruments (complete step by step courses and voice training courses)

3.     General Music studio consultancy; we help churches/individuals setup music studios. We advise on choice of equipments/instruments.

4.     We also have our in-house professional music studio with professional sound engineers and music producers where choirs, singers can record their songs

For general enquiries kindly contact LAUREL MEDIA on 08032749626 on or before Wednesday, 27^th November 2013 or pay the aforementioned N30, 000 into

Account Name : LAUREL INVESTMENTS LTD,

Bank: UBA

Account Number: 1000189401

Call to verify payment or Text names of attendees, attendees phone numbers and teller number to 08032749626

Thank you for your consideration. God bless you.

                                                                                                 

                                                                                               

WHERE WILL YOU BE IN DECEMBER?

The Port Harcourt Carnival (CARNIRIV), a world famous festival, considered the biggest in Africa will hold
this year from the 15th to the 21st of December 2013 in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State,Nigeria

A perfect carnival/festival with events for people of all ages, tastes etc,  CARNIRIV is currently set-up on 13 brands- each with its distinct identity, individuality and sellable potential.

AFRICAS BIGGEST CARNIVAL

Come and witness nature, tradition and culture at its best. Unique experiences in a wonderful setting. A uniqueblend of culture, music and entertainment in Africa's biggest carnival....CARNIRIV. A show of Africa's richest heritage, CARNIRIV provides a chance to learn about the true culture of Rivers people, who speak more than 300 languages.

 These are the different events that will keep you entertained in this years CARNIRIV.

 The programe kicks off with a Colloquium on Friday 13th Dec 2013 by 11am at RSHA complex.

THE CARNIRIV COLLOQUIUM is convergence of literally minds exclusively on invitation to unveil a classified discuss on a topic of pedigree centered on certain importance to humanity.

 THE KIDS CARNIVAL is the next on the list, taking place on Sunday 15th Dec 2013 by 2pm at Stadium Road Carnival village (liberation Stadium)

The intent of the kiddies’ version, is to demonstrate the importance of children in the scheme of things as well as develop their interest in tourism right from their formative year.

HE CARNIRIV PRAISE JAM also holds on the 15th of Dec 2013 by 6pm at Carnival village (liberation Stadium)

It is a praise fiesta of colourful and inspiration gospel artistes drawn from the international and continental sphere to launch the carniriv brand in a night of unstoppable gospel rhythms.

 PILGRIMAGE '88' takes place on monday 16th of Dec 2013 by 10am at lagos bus stop, Aggrey Road- where it all began

THE OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY also holds on the 16th of Dec 2013 by 6pm at Carnival Village (liberation Stadium)

 DANCE OF THE FIREFLIES follows shortly after the ceremony at the same venue liberation Stadium by 8pm

A creatively borne event centered around the old long crave of a few village folks sitting round the fire in the cold of the evening perhaps digesting a folktale form an elderly man and enjoying the rhythmic displays of the spectacular fuse of the fireflies. Its a replay of nature in its most refined orthodoxy and centers on the importance of the dance exhibited by this unique creatures, the fireflies.

 INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC FIESTA IAF holds on wednesday 18th Dec by 7am at Port Harcourt Tourist Beach

Previously known as boat regatta but now international aquatic fiesta because apart from the regatta itself, the entire ambience of the river will have an aquatic life; so many of the aquatic life like all the sea animals that we have, we are going to have replicas of them on the river and then we are going to have a stage on the river for a concert. It is a purely aquatic fiesta.

Quoting the DG Dr Sam DeDe "The stage is going to be right on the middle of the river, come expecting"

EGELEGE: CHAMPIONS OF THE SAND continues by 12pm at Carnival village the same day

There will be an upgrade of the local wrestling competition, Egelege, to a stand-alone event following its instant success over the years.
Celebrity wrestlers will also be brought to the event.

 EKERE : RHYTHM OF THE TRIBES continues at Carnival village by 4pm


This is a display of the rich cultural essence of the primal artistic fervour and glamour of the patrician heritage of Rivers people in the 23 Local Government Areas.

 BAMFest takes place by 7pm after Ekere at Carnival Village

 Black African Music Festival (BAMFest) is a celebration of the black African heritage, which stretches beyond the continent of Africa.

 EKERE : RHYTHM OF THE TRIBES, Part 3 takes place on Thursday 19th Dec 2013 by 4pm at Carnival Village

 
REGGAE 360 : continues by 7pm at the same venue.

Showcasing your favourite Reggae Artist, local and international. Be there

 INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE PARADE comes up on Friday Dec 20th by 10am from RUMUOLA ROAD to AGGREY Road

In true carnival style, contingents of the 23 LGAs engage a procession (on a pre-defined route) through the streets of Port Harcourt- showcasing enthralling dances and masquerade displays as they do so.All of these performances are embedded in colourful floats gigged with impressive icons. This year, the Heritage parade goes international with the inclusion of troupes from Malaysia and South Africa as honorary participants.

 OLD PORTHARCOURT TOWN GROOVE takes place later that night by 7pm at Aggrey Road


This has been designed to enliven the fond memories of the city.

GARDEN CITY FREE STYLE PARADE comes up on Saturday 21 Dec 2013 by 10am at Silver Bird Cinema at the Carnival Village

The carnival here enters its final day, and the hype and excitement portend to a crescendo. Glamour, style and pageantry all fuse into one fine artistic blend in a contemporary modern cultural procession through the streets of Port Harcourt.

Traditionally, 6 bands participate in this procession; with 5 bands (namely: Jubilee, Liberation, Dynamic, Fusion and Treasure Bands) all wrapped-up in fervent competition.

This year, two more competing bands (namely: Centenary Band and Black Gold Band) have been included to add to the exhilaration which this parade already promises, and raise the stakes for the ultimate prize..

WORLD PEACE CONCERT (Closing Ceremonies) will take place later that evening by 6pm Carnival Village.

Lose yourself in the ultimate event in Nigeria during the festive season.


Excerpts of this article were gotten from
www.dsuperwoman.blogspot.com (@DSuperWomansBlg),
@carniriv on twitter,
facebook.com/carniriv