One of the hottest debut videos to hit the international pop scene ‘Without You” by Nigerian-Egyptian music talent, Airis, has been nominated for a Sound City Music Video Award (SMVA) in the category of Best Female Video. The video, which debuted back in May 2010 and directed by BET Hip Hop Award winning Director Adam Rush, has been gathering a lot of waves and gaining plethora of international media attention. Currently, it is the 2nd most watched video on Sound City beating out videos by D’banj and 2Face Idibia. “Without You” by Airis has also been on rotation on popular music television stations such as MTV Base and Vox. The nomination of Best Female Video on SMVA will further bring light to the talents of Airis music.
The nominees for Best Female Video on Sound City Music Video Awards include videos from some of the most talented female artists across the African continent. The goal of the Soundcity Music Video Awards is to recognize the works of music video artists, producers, directors and all other artist professionals in the music video industry who have demonstrated exemplary talent and are breaking industry standards. Now in its third year, Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) 2010 event is scheduled to hold at the all new Eko Hotel Expo Hall on the 20th of November 2010 with a live broadcast to over 50+ African countries.
You can join in on the action by sending your vote. To vote for Airis please visit www.soundcity.tv/smva, click on the nominees link, click on Best Female Video Category, then vote for Airis “Without You”. To learn more about Airis and watch the debut video, visit www.airismusic.com. You can also connect with her on twitter @airismusic.
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It is with pleasure to announce that Nigerian Actress Stephanie Okereke has been nominated for multiple awards in the category of Best Actress in a Film at the 5th Annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA). Ms. Stephanie has been in the Nollywood scene since 1997 and has starred in dozens of hit African movies. Some of Ms. Okereke’s previous awards and nominations include Outstanding Actress by Afro-Dublin Awards (2004), Award for Excellence by the Film Makers of Nigeria (2004), Best Actress of Year by Reel Awards (2003) and Runnerup in Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (2002).
The event which has been known to draw in superstars such as Tuface Idibia, Supermodel Oluchi and former Ms. World Agbani Darego, will be held at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City on September 18th, 2010.
About the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)
The Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) are presented annually by NEA producers in the United States for outstanding achievements in Nigerian music, film, TV, comedy, fashion and radio.
The awards ceremony features performances by prominent Nigerian and international artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented at the Award ceremony.
The award show was established in 2006, and the first event was held at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center of the University of Maryland at College Park. The second and third editions were held at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
Rising International Music star can now be seen on MTV. Her debut video, ‘Without You’ is on rotation on MTV Base, so check her out and share your thoughts by Tweeting Airis @airismusic.com. To learn more about Airis music, visit www.airismusic.com.
MTV Base is a 24-hour English language music television featuring the hottest, contemporary African and International hits in genres of Afrobeat, Reggae, Dancehall, hiphop, high life, zouk and more…
Airis debut Video, “Without You” is on rotation on Vox Africa as of August 19th. Fans of Airis in Europe, can also check out the vid on Sky Channel 218. When you catch the vid, tweet Airis @airismusic.com and share your thoughts. To learn more about Airis music, check out www.airismusic.com
Vox Africa is an independent TV channel broadcasting throughout the African continent via online, cable and satellite
Our client AiRis is set to launch a new website on 8.9.10 Save The Date www.airismusic.com
August 04, 2010
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New African Pop/Soul Recording Artist, AiRis steps into the limelight with a new website, scheduled to launch on August, 9th 2010 (8.9.10). www.airismusic.com
MIAMI, FL — Fresh new artist on the African R & B/Pop scene, AiRis (aka Asmaa Idrisu) is scheduled to launch her brand new website www.airismusic.com on August 9th 2010 (8.9.10). This website will showcase her work as a singer, songwriter, and her brand new image. This new website provides the fans of AiRis and the media with a place to read, see and hear anything new about AiRis, including videos; brand new editorial images; a blog; a press page; links to her favorite sites, a store to purchase the current debut single tracks currently available. Her fans can also connect to AiRis via Social Media: twitter, facebook, myspace and youtube.
AiRis is a singer and songwriter who stepped into the African music industry scene in 2009. Greatly influenced by Mediterranean, rock, pop and African music, AiRis is truly an international Artist. Born in Cairo, Egypt to a Nigerian Father and an Egyptian mother, AiRis spent her young adult years between Nigeria, United Kingdom and Egypt. In the fall of 2009, AiRis moved to Nigeria to pursue her singing/song writing career and in the spring of 2010 she created AiRis Music, her own record label. In creating her music, AiRis tries to convey her feelings, experiences, and those of others in the words and rhythm of her style. Her style of music is alternative pop and soul with various cultural influences, specifically African.
Her work brings a unique mixture of pop and soul to the African music industry. The debut single “Without you”, has received engaging reviews from the African music industry. The music video for “Without you” was directed by Award Winning North American Director Adam Rush, shot on location in Miami Beach, Florida. The music video is on rotation on MTV Base, Silver Bird Television, SoundCity, Nigezie, NTA, TVC, DBN, ITV, Galaxy, Superscreen and scheduled to be on rotation on VOX Africa and the Africa Channel.
“…AiRis was great to work with. She is truly a professional who knows her craft and gives the best every time.” – Adam Rush<
Now she adds two more singles to the air waves; “Sick in Love” featuring Ice Prince and Fly Away”. The debut album “The AiRis Project” T.A.P is set to be released in the spring of 2010. The album will have 10- 12 tracks that range in influence from European, R&B to African Pop and Mediterranean sounds.
“Airis has a powerful voice, stunning looks and a down to earth personality-key recipes for success.”
– Bizzom: The Insider
AiRis’s collaborations for this album and her unique sound addition to the music industry opens a new door for the African Entertainment Industry internationally. The new website is schedule to go live on August, 9th 2010 (8.9.10). Save the date and log on to www.airismusic.com
Media interested in setting up an interview with AiRis about the new album should please contact us at info(at)icypr.com or telephone: 305.549.3676. For bookings and appearances, contact I’Manage Nigeria, Godwin Tom: telephone: 011.234.703.012.2457, e-mail: booking(at)imanagetalent.com, website: www.imanagetalent.com
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One of the hottest debut videos to hit the international pop scene ‘Without You” by Nigerian-Egyptian music talent, Airis, has been nominated for a Sound City Music Video Award (SMVA) in the category of Best Female Video. The video, which debuted back in May 2010 and directed by BET Hip Hop Award winning Director Adam Rush, has been gathering a lot of waves and gaining plethora of international media attention. Currently, it is the 2nd most watched video on Sound City beating out videos by D’banj and 2Face Idibia. “Without You” by Airis has also been on rotation on popular music television stations such as MTV Base and Vox. The nomination of Best Female Video on SMVA will further bring light to the talents of Airis music.
