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Nic and Danny bite the dust after a season’s record voting on Big Brother Amplified

Published

13 years ago

June 19, 2011

Sunday evening’s Big Brother Amplified live eviction show registered the season’s biggest number of votes from across Africa. With several strong characters up for eviction, it was clear that everybody was voting to keep his/her favourite in. Ethiopia’s Danny Danny received the least country votes, and was evicted. There was a two-way tie with both Nic and Luclay receiving 2 country votes each. For this reason the tie-breaking mechanism was used. On a percentage basis, Luclay was returned to the Tails House, and Nic was evicted.In true IK fashion, Kim was the first one to be asked to stand, followed by Danny then IK told her she had been saved but her beau, Nic, was still awaiting his fate. Kim couldn’t help herself, she screamed on top of her voice before breaking down. The calm Ethiopian Housemate seemed puzzled at first but Alex quickly snatched him and gave him a long hug while Luclay just broke down.

Once on stage with IK, Danny thought it was just the girls who had nominated him but was shocked to see Alex on that list. Meanwhile, IK was back for the final announcement. Luweza clutched onto Karen after IK announced that she was safe then it was down to the two guys, Nic and Luclay. Luclay was relieved but it was time for Nic to say goodbye. Kim couldn’t help herself and waited for her beau outside then gave him the long hug goodbye. I suppose it dawned to Kim right there that Nic would actually find out that she too had put his head on the block.

The always smiling Danny was surprised to find out that Alex had nominated him along with the girl and for payback, he blew Alex fuse. Alex will have to have and kiss the closest housemate whenever another house mate laughs out load. Nic wasn’t very surprised at the people that voted for him and in fact expected his ‘love interest’ Kim to have voted for him because according to him, the couple had a rough patch that week. He blew a fuse to Luclay and anytime Big Brother makes and announcement, Luclay would have to jump and scream ‘Amplified!’

Published

18 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.

In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.

Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.

Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”

Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”

Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.

Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.

This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”

Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon