NEWS RELEASE: Wizkid, Banky W Impostor Nabbed

BANKY W

WIZKID

...As EME campaigns against impersonation.

Lagos|Nigeria,  July 2  2013: Nigerian pop star Wizkid has spoken out against his continuous impersonation by fraudsters. The hit maker, bugged by increasing complaints and reported incidents, says he's worried and beyond scandalized, that some bandits would go to any length to perpetrate evil acts and defraud innocent fans and customers.

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The EME act spoke today in Lagos, while reacting to on-going investigations on recent discoveries and arrests. 

“It’s unfair that fraudsters will take advantage of unsuspecting victims.” he said.

‘The culprit has been apprehended and all is being done to make sure such incidents don’t reoccur.” Wizkid added.

An EME impostor is currently in police custody. He was handed over to the police by his latest victim- Muyiwa.

Muyiwa also known as ‘Origin’ started transactions with the impostor, only to discover he was being duped and quickly handed him over to the police.

Meanwhile, EME Chairman Banky W who has himself been a victim of impersonation, says the label is putting all structures in place, while working with relevant authorities to make sure the trend is put to a stop.

Fake names, phone numbers and bank accounts have been set up to carry out such fraudulent activities. Some of the fake accounts these impostors use include "Bankole Wellington Banky W" on Facebook,Bankyw82@yahoo.com, emeonline82@yahoo.com,godwintom1@gmail.com,starboyentertainment@rocketmail.com. The only authorised contact for EME is bookings@empirematesentertainment.com

“Impersonating artists and record labels is apparently the new 419. This is not a unique problem to EME or it's acts, but a serious challenge to most major labels/artists as well as the fans and event organizers. We've done the best we can to streamline our processes so that anyone, anywhere can contact us at Bookings@empirematesentertainment.comor at +234 818 000 0000 and know that they have right information.” Banky says.

“It saddens us to know that crooks still try to take advantage of our fans and supporters but we are doing all we can to put the right info out and we hope that everyone takes note, so as not to fall into their traps.” He adds.

Wizkid does not take bookings or accept engagement payments into his account. He can only be booked through EME and/or his manager Godwin Tom.

The label says the Police will still apprehend more fraudsters.

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WIZKID & HIS LADIES

NATALIE NUNN, WIZKID & BRIA MYLES

The young man is cute no doubt and we can call him boy anymore. When would he even change his name to Wizman of something of that sort. 

He has been away abroad for a while now touring and recording some jams and we can bet, its definitely gonna be another 'rumba stompa'. From the US to the UK, the Wiz is just leaving them all gobsmacked by his talent, fresh young look and his work ethics. We are hearing in the background that he might have left EME/Konvict, but no one has come out to quell the rumour yet. 

Till that is sorted out, the young man seems to be having the fun of his life. Check him out at dinner recently, with 2 of the most gorgeous 'Video Vixens' around. See the Wiz flanked by Natalie Nunn & Bria Myles on both sides. 

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BANKY W STAGES R&BW: THE GRAND LOVE CONCERT

Lagos, February 1, 2013: Ladies and gentlemen, Banky W is throwing another Lagos party. And this time, it’s for the release of his hugely anticipated genre-defining, industry-shaking album R&BW.

The singer, songwriter and businessman has spent the last few years grooming protégées like Wizkid, Skales and Niyola; running the EME label- currently unarguably Nigeria’s number one music powerhouse.

Now, W is all ready to present his new body of work to millions of fans around the world. And he’s setting it off with an intimate concert this Valentine.

EME has announced plans for the R&BW: “The Grand Love” Concert, saying, in a statement released this morning, that the concert will hold at The Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe in Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, February 15, 2013.

It’s just about two months after the massive Baddest Concert, featuring Banky and his label mates. The singer says he’s ready again, to treat fans to the kind of special performance they won’t get anywhere else.

And he’s joined by some of R&B's biggest names, including Wande Coal, Darey, Tiwa Savage, Bez, Blacky and Faze. Other star performers, according to EME, include Lynxxx, Sound Sultan, Iyanya, Praiz, Omawumi, Waje, J Martins, May D, Chidinma and many more to be announced.

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EME homeboys Wizkid, Skales, DJ Xclusive, and Shaydee are also on the bill, as well as first lady Niyola with special guests appearance by Don Jazzy and Yvonne Nelson as well as other special surprises.

Banky W took time off finalizing the album, and rehearsing for the concert, to speak with journalists on Wednesday, saying he ‘can’t wait to present this beautiful album’.

'This is the year of R&BW’, he says, adding that the Civic Centre concert is ‘one of many events’ that’ll mark the arrival of the long awaited album.

The red carpet event holds with support from TheBeatFM, MTV Base, Channel O, Soundcity, Silverbird Group, Wings, Cool FM, RhythmFM and TraceTV

The concert is powered by Samsung Mobile, Spinlet and Hennessy. Fans who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Grand, stand a chance of winning tickets to the show.

Lead singles Yes/No and ‘Good good loving’ are already spreading across Nigeria and beyond, with the video for Yes/No topping the charts for many weeks.

The album will be released on the EME imprint.

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WIZKID, BANKY, COBHAMS, DAVIDO, ICEPRINCE, OTHERS STUN FANS AT THE BADDEST CONCERT!

Wizkid and Davido Give Special Performance on Stage!

The crowd was in a frenzy last night, Friday, December 21, 2012 as some of Nigeria’s biggest superstars thrilled fans at the first ever EME live-in-concert in Lagos tagged “The Baddest” which held at Oceanview Restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The grand opening of the unforgettable concert had Wizkid, EME’s First Lady, Niyola and EME crooner, Shaydee sing the Nigerian national anthem kicking off jaw dropping performances from EME all-stars.

Led by EME Boss and R&B wonder, Banky W, the EME crew drove the crowd wild as they performed hit tracks from the “Empire State of Mind” album as well as individual club bangers.

The crew went on to perform alongside other artistes like Cobhams, IcePrince, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Olu Maintain, Samklef, Waje and Iceberg Slim.

One of the many highlights of the epic concert was Wizkid and Davido’s performance. Both artistes came on stage and performed Davido’s monster track, “All of you” to a pulsating crowd who could not get enough of seeing the two artistes on the same stage.

Produced by R28, the event had some of the biggest names in the marketing, advertising and entertainment industry come out to support the EME all-stars.

Notable faces at the concert include Senior Vice President & Managing Director,  Viacom International  Alex Okosi, Hennessy Cognac Production Manager Lere Awokoya, General Manager, Beat FM  Deji Awokoya, CEO Beat FM, Chris Ubosi, Brand Manager, MTN Nigeria Kelvin Orifa, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Sound Sultan, among others.

Empire Mates Entertainment has recorded numerous achievements this year and has made history yet again with another smashing concert to round off the year. 

YVONNE EKWERRE

OMOTOKE MAKINWA

MATSE UWATSE

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TIWA SAVAGE

OHIMAI ATAFO

KAYLA

ENIOLA BADMUS

SKALES

NOBLE IGWE

CORBHAMS

NIYIOLA

BANKY W & WAJE

BASKETMOUTH

DAVIDO & SHINA RAMBO

D'PRINCE

DON JAZZY

FREEZE & MATSE

LYNXXXX

WIZKID

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