I AIM TO MAKE MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO PEOPLE - LUNA.

   The month of March is a very significant one for women all around the world and we at Colossus Media have decided to celebrate young females to encourage and support their brands and businesses.
      The time is now! Young women from all races and walk of life are taking the reins of leadership all around the world. It's a woman's world now and Luna's soulful vocals and lyrical prowess reiterate her readiness to take on the music industry.

 Colossus Media: Tell us a little bit about Luna?

Luna: Well Luna is my stage name and I picked the name because I’m interested in astrology and my spirit girl is literally Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. I’m a Gemini and aside from singing I’m also an artist. So when it comes to cover art I do that myself. I also play the piano and love anime. However, I sleep a lot because of all the work I do.

When did you start making music professionally?

I professionally started making music in 2016. That’s when I started writing my songs for the purpose of releasing them to the public. However I didn’t drop anything until January 18th this year, which is Glitters, my first song on SoundCloud.

You’re yet to release a body of work, can we expect one soon?

I’m currently working on a summer EP called Magenta, but you’d expect some singles and collaborations before then.

Who influenced what you listened to growing up as a kid?

Growing up, I was exposed to so many different types of music, and I’d have to say that my Dad was the musically inclined one at home. I listened to a lot of classical music when I was little because when I started learning how to play the piano (at the age of 3) I learned with a classical background. I also listened to some Jazz, RnB and Soul music artists like James Brown, Frank Sinatra And honestly so many others. I liked the way the music made me feel, even though at the time I didn’t really get the lyrics. But RnB And Soul have influenced my current sound.

As a female, what role do you think you playing in the Nigerian Music Industry?

In the Nigerian music industry I aim to create music that speaks to people. Music they can relate to and actually feel within themselves. Not only for the girls but for the boys as well. All my songs are based on experiences I’ve had. I just want people to have something they can hold on to, to remind them that they’re not alone. You know?

How's has the industry treated you as a female artiste?

 I wouldn’t necessarily say I’ve been fully immersed in the Nigerian music industry, because I’m just starting out. Getting the word about your music around isn’t as easy as I’d thought. However, I think the way I have been treated in the industry is quite good so far. People are supportive and some give constructive criticism on what I need to work on and stuff.

So there was a fan on Twitter who asked you to quit making music, how do handle the criticism on the media?

I’m a very thick skinned person and I know my worth. I don’t think there’s anything that anybody can tell me, that could possibly make me... sad. Nobody can tell me to quit something except me. So I don’t think I’d be “quitting” music anytime soon.

The year just started and you just dropped “glitters” and it's doing numbers on the chart ,who are you tipping for in 2019?

Yeah Glitters is currently on 2k+ plays after just two months and I’m super happy about that. Definitely Na-Ku. Most of the other young artistes debuted last year and they’re doing really good so I hope things work out for them in the long run, but Na-Ku is someone I see going very far because he’s super talented and I love his work ethic.

2k+ plays!! That's crazy for a debut song in less than 2 months, congrats on that. What is your one true desire?

Thanks. My one true desire is to live in true happiness honestly because I think your happiness matters more than anything else.

 Nicely said, you got last words for every female artiste out there and how can our readers connect with you on your socials?

 I just want to say that to all the young female artistes. Be yourself. Do what feels like you, or you’d hate it and get tired. My twitter is @lunaalovesyou and my Instagram is @lunaa.loves. I’m available for bookings so for business related stuff, hit me: alina.abdullahi@gmail.com

ÍRÈ

Tmol '18.

   Good evening readers and a Happy Poetry day.  “ÍRÉ” a poem written by Daniel Nnaemeka.


ÍRÉ....

Do not curse these scars,
he might have held the knife,
but it was you who showed him where to cut
thinking that to love was to lose yourself to his fire.


Don't judge the game,
when you haven't held a console,
nothing lasts forever,
same as the word “forever”
illusions take the better part of dreams,
obsession takes depression to the aisle.

Everyone dies in their nightmares,
don't be scared of rejection,
it's a numb action which requires tears,
sadness and sorrow which makes nothing,
happiness is free but not promised.

The soul attracts that which it secretly habours,
that which is love, attention,
and also that which it fears,
it reaches the height of its cherished aspirations.

Be positive and enjoy your growth,
the road might be rocky,but the end like honey,
the sweetness of yaweh's grace,
is forever sufficient in my soul.

Twitter:@dicennaemeka
Instagram:@dicennaemeka

HOW MY CAMERA CHANGED MY LIFE - MASK THA DIRECTOR.

    Good morning Readers, it's another  Sunday and we had a sit-down with a young talent who turned his hobby for taking pictures and making short videos into being his profession.
    Boluwatife Jayeoba is our guest for today, popularly known as “Mask Tha Director” has turned his love for lights and images into creating a niché for his career. His Company has worked with Afrima awards, Mainland Block Party etc.We met at a function and had a little conversation about his career and business.

1)Tell us who Boluwatife Jayeoba is?

Boluwatife Jayeoba  is a Cinematographer/Entrepreneur he owns his own media company “Mask Media”.

2)when did you start photography /videography professionally?

I started photography professionally in 2016, a year after I left secondary school, after running my media company for 3 months I discovered that there were a lot of media companies coming up and with the same basic content (photography),so I decided to infuse videography into mine so as to stand out,I started videography and I didn’t take it serious but I noticed I started finding it more comfortable documenting and shooting videos that’s was how the whole maskthadirector thing came up.

3)how do you blend school work with business?

I try my best to serve both masters which isn’t easy but we try.

4)how did the name “MASK MEDIA” come about?

The name “Mask Media” came from my nickname Mask,while growing up I was a shy boy and I didn’t always want people to see my face,so I was with some of my guys one time and they address the matter about me being shy and they were like “oboy last last you go dey wear mask”and we all laughed when I got home that night i was trying to come up with a name for my company and myself so I tried Mask and with time it synced and people accepted  the name, so as for maskthadirector when I started directing I just added thadirector to Mask that’s how we have Maskthadirector .

5)Ever had a bad shoot or an Unforgettable memory?

Yeah,there’s one I can’t forget I had a video to shoot one time and we had to use a ghetto location,when we got there things were cool until when we started the shoot some boys just tripped out from nowhere and they where like ‘una no go shoot anything here where the director”,that moment was scary but we settled everything and moved on but those guys are family now.


6)The industry has alot to offer,some people have competitions,who is yours?

Competitions isn't my thing,drive on your lane, there's space for everyone to fly and spread your wings. My biggest competition is the man I see in the mirror everyday and that's myself.

7)what is your biggest motivation?

My biggest motivation is my mom,I do everything for her.

8)Will you say photography is more of abusiness or a hobby for you?

Cinematography is a hobby which I expect to make profit from, basically I don't have to stress, I find fun doing what I love and that's the goal.

9)Advice to Upcoming Photographers

You must believe in yourself and make sure you keep learning because when you stop learning you stop living.

10)how can our readers connect with you on your socials?

Twitter/Instagram- @maskthadirector.

www.instagram.com/maskthadirector

THE LOST SOUNDS:MARCH MADNESS.

   The Lost Sounds is a platform founded by Daniel Nnaemeka and Noruwa Esosa to promote lost sounds and creatives around the globe. In February,they released their First ever Podcast interview which featured UK Female Artiste “Pritt” and this month, they just dropped a playlist curated The Lost Sounds team tagged “MARCH MADNESS”.
     This Playlist includes artistes like Koffee, Kobi,GoodgirlLA,Tetta etc and it has been the talk of the Week. Over at Colossus Media, we love Good Music.

 Click on the link below to listen to March   Madness.

   https://soundcloud.com/thelostsoundsng/sets/lost-sounds

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION.

After the Socialist Party Of America organized a Women's Day on February 28, 1909, in New York, the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference suggested a Women's Day be held annually. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations. 

Today, International Women's Day is a public holiday in some countries and largely ignored elsewhere.In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood. It Signifies Civil awareness day,Women and girls day, Anti-sexism day and Anti-Discrimination day for Women all over the World. 

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BURNA BOY DANGOTE LYRICS VIDEO.

     African's Giant Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu just released his new single “Dangote” after dropping his smash hit “Killin Dem” featuring Zlatan ibile. This new single has left many asking his reasons for naming his single after African's Richest Man Aliko Dangote. 

    “Dangote still dey find money” is a catchy line in the song. I think this is related with the previous achievement of Aliko Dangote who made $5bn in 24 hours which is mind bursting. 

Watch the lyrics video for Dangote. Enjoy