D'Banj Inspires First Ever Afrobeats Musical in London's West End With - 'Oliva Tweest'

WOW! Afrobeats is on another level entirely! Now they've got a musical coming out?!

The first ever Afrobeats Musical to show live in London's West End - 'Oliva Tweest' is about to takeover! Oliva Tweest will be held in the Lyric Theatre (home of Thriller: The Musical). This brand new musical is the first play of it's kind to be featured in the west end with a lot of familiar faces in the Afrobeats scene.

The story of Oliva Tweest is based on Nigerian entertainer - D'Banj's smash hit 2012 single 'Oliver Twist,' read the play synopsis below:

The story, which is based on D’Banj’s 2012 HIT single “Oliver Twist”, is set in present day London and is about a promiscuous young man (Tobi) whose past comes back to haunt him when he meets a girl (Testimony) that will change his life forever. Combined with excellent comedic performances, notably from Dorcas Fapson as Tobi’s mother (Aunty Funke) and her lover, Pastor (Bayodele), great imagery, captivating choreography and resounding vocals are all on show throughout this production, driven by a fresh and exciting cast of some of the best new and emerging theatre professionals of 2013.

Exciting much? If that's not enough there will be cameo performances from African UK comedians - Eddie Kadi and A Dot Comedian alongside a few other special guests. With the 'Oliva Tweest' live band and vocal group coached by Conrad Benjamin of Clarity Vocals - will be recreating and performing beautiful cover renditions of some of our favourite Afrobeats songs originally by the likes of Wizkid, D'Banj among others.

OLIVA TWEEST is sure to be go straight into the history books as not only the first Afrobeats musical to take place in a West End theatre but also as one of the best independent theatre productions of 2013 and with the anticipation of such a great show now at fever pitch, the creative team behind Oliva Tweest - The Marimba Project - are already aiming to have a consistent production taking place over a longer period of time.

The Marimba Project team have been working non-stop since August 2012 - following many auditions and late-night rehearsals - and are now proud to present to you, OLIVA TWEEST!

Venue: Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftebury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Date: Monday, April 15, 2013

Time: Doors open @ 7pm, show begins @ 7.45pm

Tickets are currently on sale from £15 and can be purchased from: http://bit.ly/olivatweestmusical OR call 0844 482 9674 (24hrs)

Follow @TheMarimbaProj on Twitter!

Event: EDnKEV

 

Two Friends • One Venue • One Night!

Back again! Bigger and better - London's favourite Comedians - Eddie Kadi and Kevin J have announced their upcoming comedy show EDnKEV - FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

After conquering venues such as - the legendary IndigO2 and HMV Hammersmith Apollo; the ultimate duo are set to perform at the newly refurbished Sync in Stratford, London.

Ed - Eddie Kadi and Kev - Kevin J alongside a number of special guests will be hosting their fans and supporters from allover England this coming December. Making it the first time that both comedians will be attempting such greatness together.

EDnKEV promises to be a night filled with laughter, entertainment, surprise guests and a guaranteed audience interaction.

Venue: Sync London, 361-375 Stratford High Street, Stratford, London, E15 4QZ

Date: Saturday, 15th December 2012.

Time: Doors 7PM, Show Begins @ 8PM.

Tickets are from £10 and are now available at Ticket Mania

Follow @EDnKEV | Or Visit Their Facebook Page

LOL!: Friday UK - Official Trailer

The UK comedians are doing it big! With an UK/African Spin on this.. It don't get NO better!

Director, Sebastian Thiel brings together UK's finest - Babatunde, TBoy (Don't Jealous Me), A Dot Comedian, KG the Comedian, Simply Andy, Kat Boyce, Dionne Reid to name a film together to do a spoof of the hit 90's film by Ice Cube - "Friday". 

Sebastian Thiel is known for doing an online short film called Illegal Activity as well as other YouTube short films for Upshot TV, he is also the founder of Upshot TV.

If you haven't watched Illegal Activity watch here.

Please believe I've watched the trailer below over 10 times, still so funny every time I watch it. 

Until there's a million views on the trailer, they will NOT show you the rest of the other clips. So therefore, I suggest you get watching and tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend!!! 
(But they're really planning on releasing a new clip every Friday).

ENJOY!

(Please note that there will be NO full feature film - as this is just a tribute to the American movie).

Make sure you subscribe to Upshot TV's YouTube channel and watch the rest of their videos there, and behind the scenes of "Friday UK".

http://www.itsupshot.com/fridayuk/ | @sebastianthiel | @itsupshot

Ushbebe Presents: 'The Chronicles of Ushbebe'

 

I for one, I'm a big fan of comedy which I've made no secret! Especially Nigerian comedy (these folks are hilarious!).

Following in the footsteps of his boss AY The Comedian, Lagos based comedian, TV and radio presenter Ushbebe [pronounced 'hush-bay-beh'] is taking his career to the next level by debuting his own Television show; 'The Chronicles of Ushbebe'. 

Currently the presenter of  'Morning Runs' on Naija 102.7 FM, Ushbebe's new show is set to show the comedian in different aspects and different limelights - taking on characters that he has never done before, with some of the big names in the Nigerian Entertainment scene.

Watch the trailer to 'The Chronicles of Ushbebe' coming to a TV Screen near you! 

And check out some Comedy that you'll be in for!! 

Events: Nigerian Kings of Comedy & Love Afrobeats Festival

The award winning sellout concert promoters Cokobar are back again with two BIG events coming this August, both located at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London.

Nigerian Kings of Comedy: Olympics Special

Obviously, we Nigerians love a good laugh and no better way to end the Olympics with a comedy show from our very own Basketmouth on the 11th August of this year. 

Basketmouth will not be alone, he'll be joined on stage by other Nigerian comedians: 

Bovi, I Go Save, I Go Dye, Okey Bakassi, Akpororo, Buchi, Dalso Chaponda and with entertainment from Choc City artist Brymo! 

Tickets begin from £25, make sure you get yours before they are all sold out! And if you are fund of Cokobar's events you know they get sold out FAST!

Check out some of the hilarious skits below so you know what you're in for!

 

Click the link below to find out more about the 'Love Afrobeats Festival'.