MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY 2014 ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LIST OF ARTISTS & FINAL CAMPAIGN IMAGE

Music Meets Runway is proud to announce the talented artistes from Africa that will be performing at MMR 2014 on 23rd of December 2014 at Eko Hotel & Suites at 8pm prompt.

MMR 2014, 'The African Edition', selected this year's artists from all around Africa; with amazing talents who captivate their audience through their various styles of music.

The artistes who will perform alongside the innovative designers in the African fashion industry are:

1. Patoranking- Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie known by his stage name, Patoranking, is a reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter from Nigeria. He is best known for his club bangers such as “Girlie O”, “Alubarika” and his amazing collaborations with Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay and Run Town amongst others.

2. Mpumi- Mpumi, popularly known for her songs such as “Somandla”, “That Feeling”, & “Sol Phenduka”, is a South-African artist who has been dominating the industry in phenomenal ways. Her love for music has led her to share her music in countries like France, Switzerland and Spain. She also featured on Heavy K's hit single, “Wena”.

3. Efya- Jane Fauzzier, popularly known as Efya is a neo-soul vocalist, songwriter and performer from Accra, Ghana. She rendered a breath-taking performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards and is the artist behind hit singles like “Forgetting Me”, “One of Your Own”, “Weather for Two”, “Life”.

4. Sauti Sol- Sauti Sol is a Kenyan Afro-Pop band formed in Niarobi by vocalists Bien-Aime Banaza, Wills Chiamano and Delvin Mudigi. They have constantly topped the Kenyan charts so it is no surprise that they have multiple awards and nominations such as, Best African Act, Most Gifted East African Group, Best International African Group, Best International African Act amongst others. MMR 2014 will be their first ever performance in Nigeria.

5. Seyi Shay- Hits like “Irawo”, “Ragga Ragga”, “Murda” & “Crazy” are some of the amazing works of Seyi Shay. The singer and songwriter has shared the stage with some of Nigeria's best as well as international acts like Chris Brown, Wale & Rick Ross.

6. Cynthia Morgan (Music Meets Runway 2014 Breakthrough Artist)- She is a talented artist from Benin City and started her musical career at just 16, when she released her first single, receiving massive airplay in her hometown. Cynthia recently dropped her hit single, “Don't Break My Heart” and has featured other artists like General Pype and Trey Pounds, performing alongside Mo'Cheddah, Nikky Laoye, Sound Sultan and Lami.

7. Karat Kid (Music Meets Runway 2014 New Artist Spotlight)- With singles like “Olowo La Laye” and “Jo Fun Daddy”, Idris Oshingbade aka Karat Kid is a young and talented musician from Ogun State.

8. Wizkid- Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid is a popular Nigerian artist and songwriter. He started his musical career at the tender age of 11. He released his debut album, Superstar in 2011 with hit singles like “Tease Me”, “Don't Dull”, “Pakurumo”. He has bagged various awards including a BET Award and a MOBO Award. His latest album, Ayo (Joy) features artists like Akon, Tyga, Wale, Seyi Shay, Banky W and Femi Kuti with club bangers like “Show You The Money”, “In My Bed” and “On Top Your Matter”.

9. Ice Prince – Panshak Henry Zamani popularly known as Ice Prince is a rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame after releasing “Oleku”, one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He has received numerous awards like a BET award, Headies and Channel O Awards. In 2013, he released his second studio album, “Fire of Zamani” which has hit singles like “Aboki”, “More”, “I Swear”. Ice Prince will be bringing all that fire live at this year's Music Meets Runway!

10. DJ Cuppy- Ifeoluwa Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy is the fast rising 21 year old DJ, who was the official DJ for the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. DJ Cuppy began by playing the piano and later ventured into beat making, and thereafter became a DJ. She has performed in top clubs and events in London, Paris, New York, Dubai and of course, Nigeria. Cuppy has described her new sound as “neo-afrobeats”, a genre of music which blends electric house with Afrobeats. DJ Cuppy is the official DJ for MMR 2014.

Get your tickets now!

TICKET OUTLETS:
• Eko Hotel and Suites Reception - VI
• Genesis Deluxe Cinema - Oniru
• Ozone Cinema - E-Centre - Yaba
• Silverbird Cinemas - VI & Ikeja
• GET Arena – Oniru

ONLINE TICKETS:
• www.afritickets.com
• www.naijaticketshop.com
• www.dealdey.com

TICKET PRICES:
• Standard Tickets: N5, 000
• Standard Table Tickets: N30, 000 (N300,000 Table of 10)
• VIP Table Tickets: N100,000 (N1,000,000 Table of 10)

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Music Meets Runway is an annual fashion and music show event, which features fashions by the new era of fashion being presented by live performances by popular music acts, including international artists. Over the years, Fashion and Music has created a style storm around the globe. The innovation, 'Music Meets Runway' is intended to provide a platform for talented designers, especially those who normally are excluded from the highly competitive world of fashion to showcase their unique art works while talented music artists perform on stage.