The march showcased Nigerian cultural dances, food, music, fashion and performances.

The minister of information, Labaran Maku, was present at the occasion.

President Goodluck Jonathan during presidential change of guards parade at the forecourt of the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday. The president marked a low-keyed 52-year Independence Day celebration holed up in the Presidential Villa for security reasons. – SaharaReporters

AfricanSpotlight joined Nigerians in New York to celebrate the 2012 Entertainment Awards Night.
The 7th annual Awards night, held at the New York University Skirball Performing Arts Center, in New York City.
The hosts Funke Akindele – Oloyede and AY the comedian, kept a lively atmosphere as they ushered in performers like Waje, Davido, Ice Prince, Vector and eLDee to name a few.
The EME crew, Banky W, Wizkid, and Skales, who were all in attendance, brought the show to a close, with actor and singer Rotimi joining them on stage to perform songs from their latest album. After the EME performance, as is the tradition of the NEA Awards, all actors, artists, industry executives etc. were brought on stage and treated to a standing ovation by the audience before dancing out to officially close the show.

Some of the sponsors and partners of the event includes Arik Air, Federal Palace Hotel, ConnectNigeria, IMAN Ent., CoolFM 96.9, MTech, Virgin Airlines, IROKOTV+, Bella Naija, Jaguda, and Hennessy

On Saturday, September 8, Africans in New York joined their faith to pray for America and other nations.
Held at the New York Pensylvania hotel, the event was hosted by African Strategic Leadership Prayer Network, and Awakening America Alliance.
To know more about other prayer events by Africans in New York, visit www.AwakeningAmerica.us

This truth is not even strange to Jesus Christ. He addressed it in Mathew 10:36. He said “And a man’s foes [shall be] they of his own household.”

Join Pastor Femi Akojenu in Florida for Nights of Freedom – 3 nights of Freedom and Deliverance. Watch out for Night of Freedom at a location close to you soon, and If you like to host Night of Freedom at your church, contact Pastor Femi Akojenu at 718-787-5268 or visit www.deliverancezone.com

The band leader, Ebrahim  Makunja aka Ras Makunja did receive the International Diaspora Award (IDA) on behalf of the band for their commitment to promote East African music throughout Europe.

Ms. Susan Muyang Tatah, CEO of the International African Festival Tubingen 2012 said Ngoma Africa Band was chosen for the award because of their creative performance on stage. It’s difficult to resist dancing at their concerts, she said.

Ngoma Africa Band will also perform  on 12th September 2012 at Bremahaven City; and on 15th September 2012 at Africa Trade Fair Expo (Afrika-Messe), Bremen City.

The band has just released a new CD titled “Bongo Tambarare” featuring hits including “Supu ya Mawe” and “Uhuru wa Habari”. The new release is already dominating air waves in Tanzania.

For further information about Ngoma Africa Band and to listen to their music, please visitwww.ngoma-africa.com.

Last weekend was the 7th annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards night, held at the New York University Skirball Performing Arts Center, in New York City.
The hosts Funke Akindele- Oloyede and AY the comedian, kept a lively atmosphere as they ushered in performers like Waje, Davido, Ice Prince, Vector and eLDee to name a few.
The EME crew, Banky W, Wizkid, and Skales, who were all in attendance, brought the show to a close, with actor and singer Rotimi joining them on stage to perform songs from their latest album. After the EME performance, as is the tradition of the NEA Awards, all actors, artists, industry executives etc. were brought on stage and treated to a standing ovation by the audience before dancing out to officially close the show.

Some of the sponsors and partners of the event includes Arik Air, Federal Palace Hotel, ConnectNigeria, IMAN Ent., CoolFM 96.9, MTech, Virgin Airlines, IROKOTV+, Bella Naija, Jaguda, and Hennessy

The winners are as follows:

CATEGORY #1:
BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SUPERSTAR – Wiz Kid

CATEGORY #2:
HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR
DAMI DURO- DAVIDO

CATEGORY #3:
BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR
DAVIDO

CATEGORY #4:
GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
TIM GODFREY

CATEGORY #5:
BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WIZKID

CATEGORY #6:
BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR
VECTOR

CATEGORY #7:
MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
DON JAZZY

CATEGORY #8:
BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
TINIE TEMPAH

CATEGORY #9:
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
NAWTI- OLU MAINTAIN

CATEGORY #10:
MOST PROMISING ACT TO WATCH
EVA

CATEGORY #11:
PAN AFRICAN ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
VIVIAN NDOUR

CATEGORY #12:
BEST US BASED ARTIST OF THE YEAR
AWON BOYZ

CATEGORY #13:
BEST INDIGENOUS ARTIST/GROUP
FLAVOUR

CATEGORY #14:
BEST ACTOR (FILM)
WALE OJO (PHONE SWAP)

CATEGORY #15:
BEST ACTRESS (FILM)
FUNKE AKINDELE (TROJ))

CATEGORY #16:
BEST FILM DIRECTOR
KUNLE AFOLAYAN (PHONE SWAP

CATEGORY #17:
BEST PICTURE
PHONE SWAP

CATEGORY #18:
BEST TV SHOW
BBA

CATEGORY #19:
PAN AFRICAN ACTOR
MAJID MICHEL (SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA)

CATEGORY #20:
PAN AFRICAN ACTRESS
YVONNE OKORO (SINGLE SIX)

CATEGORY #21:
WORLD DJ
DJ JIMMY JATT (NIGERIA)

CATEGORY #22:
BEST COMEDIAN
ALIBABA

CATEGORY #23:
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY
UTI

CATEGORY #24:
ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER)
FLYTIME (NIGERIA)

CATEGORY #25:
MEDIA PERSONALITY
TOOLZ (BEAT FM 99.9 LAGOS)

CATEGORY #26:
ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE
eLDee

CATEGORY #27:
BEST COLLABO OF THE YEAR
SAUCE KID FT DAVIDO (CAROLINA)