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…Shoots new video
Come June 27, the stars will grace the red carpet and shine on stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for the 2010 BET Awards.  The multi-talented actress, singer and MC, Queen Latifah will host the show as BET attendees and viewers celebrate 10 years of the award show that highlights the accomplishments of Black musicians, actors, athletes, directors and young stars on the rise.
In recognition of other black talents around the world, the award organisers decided to include a new category this year. The category is the Best International Act category and it has the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae (UK), P-Square (Nigeria), M.I (Nigeria), K’naan (Somalia), Hip Hop Pantsula (South Africa), Estelle (UK), Dizzee Rascal (UK), Chipmunk (UK), Kojo Antwi (Ghana) and Sade (UK) as main contenders.
Nigeria’s respected vocalist, who won the Best Vocal Performer (FEMALE) at the just concluded Hip Hop World Awards, Lara George has been selected as of the voting academy members. She is now one of the international members of the BET Voters Academy set up to decide the winners in different categories. This further shows that Lara’s recognition and contribution to the music industry is beyond the shores of this country.
To further promote her kind of music, she will be shooting the video of one of her popular songs, Halleluyah featuring Patricia King of Midnight Crew in a couple of days from now. The video will be directed by Wudi Awal.

]]> http://mynaijaunion.com/?feed=rss2&p=71 0 Fela: Still Winning Awards Even in Death http://mynaijaunion.com/?p=64 http://mynaijaunion.com/?p=64#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:18:08 +0000 admin http://mynaijaunion.com/?p=64 Years after the death of AfroBeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his life and works have refused to die. Different parts of his life are constantly being re-invented. This goes to show that the late performer was the embodiment of talents. An example of this is the hit Broadway Musical show: ‘FELA!’ which recently won three awards out of its 11 nominations at the TONY Awards in America.
The organisers of the Broadway Musical show described ‘FELA!’ as the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. ‘FELA!’ is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony-Award winner, Bill T. Jones.
The three ‘TONY’ plaques won by ‘FELA!’ at the Radio City Music Hall in New-York where the event was held are Best Sound Design of a Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical and Best Choreography category.

Rundown of other winners at Tony Awards
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play: Eddie Redmayne (Red)

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play: Scarlett Johansson (A View from the Bridge)

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical: Levi Kreis (Million Dollar Quartet)

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical: Katie Finneran (Promises, Promises)

Best Play: Red

Best Direction of a Play: Michael Grandage (Red)

Best Direction of Musical: Terry Johnson (La Cage aux Folles)

Best Choreography: Bill T. Jones (Fela!)

Best Orchestrations: Daryl Waters and David Bryan (Memphis)

Best Scenic Design of a Play: Christopher Oram (Red)

Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Christine Jones (American Idiot)

Best Costume Design of a Play: Catherine Zuber (The Royal Family)

Best Costume Design of a Musical: Marina Draghici (Fela!)

Best Musical: Memphis

Best Book of a Musical: Memphis

Best Original Score Written for the Theater:  Memphis

Best Revival of a Play: Fences

Best Revival of a Musical: La Cage aux Folles

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play: Denzel Washington (Fences)

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play: Viola Davis (Fences)

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical: Douglas Hodge (La Cage aux Folles)

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical: Catherine Zeta-Jones (A Little Night Music)

Best Lighting Design of a Play: Neil Austin (Red)

Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Kevin Adams (American Idiot)

Best Sound Design of a Play: Adam Cork (Red)

Best Sound Design of a Musical: Robert Kaplowitz (Fela!)

Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater: Alan Ayckbourn and Marian Seldes

Regional Theater Tony Award: The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center

Isabelle Stevenson Award: David Hyde Pierce

Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theater: B.H. Barry and Tim Viola.

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