May 2006
Connecting Nigerians Abroad and in the UK
Volume 3, Issue 1
 


Entertainment

Daré Art Alade

25 year old Daré, is the youngest child of the late Art Alade, who was a famous highlife and jazz artist. He grew up in Lagos and graduated from the University of Lagos with a music degree. Apart from being a Musician, DJ and Presenter, for many he is remembered for coming third in M-Net's Project Fame Academy in 2004, Africa's version of Britain's Fame Academy, which has been broadcast in over 50 countries all over the world and is the second most popular reality TV show after “Big Brother!” Daré recently released his debut album “From me 2u” under Nigeria's Storm Records label and has a new programme “All Stars, All Ages.”

Tony Okungbowa

Tony has been a familiar figure on the Ellen Degeneres Show in the “City of Angels”, which airs every day. Famously know for his eclectic music and for making Ellen dance. Tony has also been in demand as a model and an actor. Classically trained, he has made regular appearances on the stage and programmes such as NYPD, X Files and the remake of the Poseidon Adventure. Tony will be leaving many broken hearts behind when he leaves the Degeneres show to return to acting, his first love.