Olamide Joins Line up For #Shalanga Featuring Yaw & AY on Democracy Day

Ahead of the eighth edition of Yaw Live on Stage on Sunday May 29th 2016, one of Nigerian music heavyweights, Olamide has been unveiled as a supporting cast for the heavily anticipated show holding at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Olamide will join Phyno, Burna Boy, Korede Bello, Solidstar, Seyi Shay, Naomi Mac, Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, YCEE, Jaywon, Pepenazi and others who have earlier been announced as performers that will wrap up the show after the night’s main event – the premiere of “Shalanga”, a new satirical stageplay written by Femi Branch featuring Yaw and AY.

Previous editions of the annual stage production have seen feature appearances by Funke Akindele, Julius Agwu, Jude Orhorha, Koffi, Owen Gee, MC Abbey and Okey Bakassi. This year, the Yaw Live on stage will also feature musical appearances by a few legends that will form as surprised guests.

Holding on a public holiday, the show will kick off at 6pm, preceded by the red carpet, which kicks off at 4pm.

You can join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #Shalanga

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Yaw Returns With Eighth Edition Of “Yaw Live On stage” Featuring AY, Phyno, Burna Boy, Korede Bello, Others

The eighth edition of “Yaw Live On Stage”, the flagship platform of media personality and comedian Steve “Yaw” Onu featuring the talents of several musicians and comedians including AY, Phyno, Burna Boy, Korede Bello and Solidstar is set to hold on Sunday May 29, 2016 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The centerpiece of the show is a humorous new stage play written and directed by Femi Branch titled “Shalanga”, which features the acting talents of Yaw and AY in a satirical take on the past and present of Nigeria in the last one year.

Other performances at the show include sets from Phyno, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks, Naomi Mac, Koker, SolidStar, Burna Boy, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, CDQ, Splash, Immaculate, Tjan, Vintage Band, Reminisce, Ycee, comedians of the federal republic, amongst others.

The show, which kicks off at 6pm on the day will be preceded by the red carpet which begins at 4pm. Tickets to the event can be obtained at yawnaija.tv & ariiyatickets.com.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Yaw remarked,

"A lot of people do not know that I come from a Theatre Arts background and as such, I have a very keen interest in the complete spectrum of entertainment. This is what I have tried to achieve over the past 7 editions of Yaw Live On stage, and I believe this year's event is set to be the best ever, incorporating a hilarious stage play, music, dance and comedy into a 360-degree entertainment experience for the audience. I want everyone to come out and have fun with me on the 29th. It is going to be spectacular."

Bunmi Davies To Debut New Sitcom “Jeka Play” May 31st

Media Personality Bunmi Davies is set to unveil his latest comedy project, a sitcom titled “Jeka Play” premiering on Tuesday May 31, 2016.

Named after popular UNILAG restaurant and hangout spot Jeka Play, which he owns, the sitcom is based on the interesting everyday events and happenings at Jeka Play, which is the epicenter of the UNILAG social scene. In Jekaplay, he reprises his role as the owner of the real life place as he encounters students, lecturers, cool kids and assorted regular patrons at the venue.

Commenting on the inspiration behind the show, Bunmi Davies remarked,

“My experience of running Jekaplay at Unilag has been a very interesting one because by nature of the kind of venue it is and the campus environment around, we get some really interesting characters coming in all the time and there is never a dull moment with them around. From the genuinely beautiful girls and guys to the “I must belong by force” students, right down to the aristos, not forgetting the student politicians with good, bad and funny motives, and of course a few randy lecturers. It occurred to me that these everyday comedic experiences at Jekaplay should be promoted to a wider audience thus the idea for the sitcom was born”.

The show also features cameo appearances from popular Yoruba movie actor Hafeez Oyetoro aka Saka, Wazobia FM Presenter, Nedu amongst others.

It will be recalled that prior forays into comedy by Bunmi Davies include Stand Up Nigeria, a platform for upcoming stand-up comedians to showcase their talents and gain exposure.

Jekaplay premieres at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 on TV Continental, Star Times Channel 115.