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It was a gathering of Nigeria’s greatest pop stars, showbiz whiz-kids, entertainment icons and industry chiefs as many ignored prior commitments to converge at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, on Wednesday, to celebrate the launch of STAR MUSIC a first of its kind mobile application and the latest brand offering from the makers of Star Lager beer, Nigerian Breweries.

The star-studded event, which was hosted by superstar Wizkid, was an exciting experience, as Star took the audience on a journey through its numerous accomplishments in the Nigerian entertainment sector.

Celeb guests included 2face Idibia, Weird MC, Colette Otusheso, Toni Kan, Ruggedman, Toolz, and many others

Speaking at the event, Marketing Manager of Nigerian Breweries Mr Walter Drenth, assured consumers that there’s plenty to use and share on the app. “Star has always been recognized as the people’s beer. But Star is more than just a lager beer: its an exciting experience, one that for over 60 years has been connecting and nurturing our people.”

“We are so excited by the introduction of Star Music and by the fact that this will revolutionize the way people use and share music. We are constantly on the search for new, fun and exciting ways to help Nigerians relax and Star Music promises to become a major part of our lives, just like Nigeria’s number one beer Star Lager.”

Star has always had its heart on the entertainment pulse in the country, and through a number of innovative initiatives, has been able to greatly inspire the entertainment culture in Nigeria.

WizKid who compered the event and also performed some of his hits to an enthusiastic audience said he is proud to be associated with a brand that strongly supports entertainment culture in Nigeria. “It’s really great to be a part of this, to know that corporate organizations like Star care enough to reach out to music lovers in such unique ways."

The virally famous singer also released his new video ‘Azonto’ exclusively on STAR MUSIC.

Star Music, a first of its kind music portal, will provide 100% entertainment content and is partnering with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment sector MTV BASE and Nigerian Entertainment Today. It will also have some of the most prolific writers and some of the trendiest artistes in the Nigerian entertainment circuit as part of the team that’ll deliver exciting content to users 24/7.

Star Music is available on several mobile operating systems, including Android, Java, Blackberry, iPhone, iPAD and Google Play; as well as on a dedicated mobisite.

… DJ Jimmy JATT, Toolz, DJ Xclusive, DJ Humility, DJ Caise, BIG Time as Panelists.

Brilliant news for Naija music lovers who want an inside track on what’s hip and happening on the scene. Music authority MTV Base is to launch the first definitive chart of Nigerian contemporary music. The Official Naija Top 10, produced by MTV Base, is a weekly music chart countdown that will air on MTV Base, STV, NTA and AIT from 8 March 2013.

According to MTV Base’s Tim Horwood, “The Official Naija Top 10 has been specially created by MTV Base in conjunction with an elite panel of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers including DJ Jimmy Jatt, Cool FM’s DJ Xclusive, DJ Humility and Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Case and Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (The NET NG).” Continues Horwood, “The Official Naija Top 10will be based on a wide range of sources, including radio airplay, digital downloads and industry insights, and is designed to play a similar role to the Billboard charts in the USA.”

Each week, The Official Naija Top 10 will be published in Nigerian Entertainment Today. Commented Jimmy Jatt, “I am so proud to be part of team involved in The Official Naija Top 10. Both the Nigerian music industry and music fans will benefit from this authoritative and independent chart that will play a major role in promoting Nigerian talent and musicians at home and overseas.”

Focusing purely on the biggest hits coming out of Nigeria, The Official Naija Top 10 will be fronted by MTV Base’s brand new Nigerian VJEhis (@SpecialSlim), winner of the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria in January 2013. Celebrity guest Jimmy Jatt will join Ehis on the first episode of the show and subsequent weeks will see Ehis joined by other well-known celebrities and/or members of the chart selection panel, as they take us behind the scenes for exclusive music news and insider knowledge as well as the hottest tracks and artists Nigeria has to offer.

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