By Osagie Alonge
Playcentre productions brought out the who’s who in Nigerian entertainment last Sunday, for the 2012 edition of ‘Faceoff’.
The basketball concert, conceived by Olatunde Michaels, is as unique as they come; a breathe of fresh air, in an industry where everyone’s following the bandwagon.
And, from warm up music performances (especially the dance stunt session by One Unit— and the fab choreography by DNMT. With her hubby on the drums, and six dancers backing her, new mother Kaffy also delivered a performance that reminds us why she’s ‘king’).
Fun times it was, watching Steel’s plus sized dancers, Iyanya (who had everyone rocking to his hit single ‘Kukere’) dancing with Tiwa, and 2face Idibia making a grand entrance. But the real fun of the night, was the game, as pros played against amateurs, as fans cheered and jeered.
Celeb ‘ballers include 2face and Annie Macaulay, Don Jazzy, Sound Sultan, Wande, Tiwa Savage, Darey Art Alade, DJ Jimmy JATT, Obi Asika, Olisa Adibua, Olu Maintain and Tola Odunsi.
Others include Tosyn Bucknor, Mo’ Eazy, Kaffy and hubby Papy J, TENI, Brymo, Iyanya, Presh, Dr SID, N6, Mai Atafo, Toke Makinwa, Toni Payne, Dencia , Tunde Ednut, Michael Word, Yvonne Vixen, Kunle Afolayan, Comedian AY, Sauce Kid, Lynxxx and May D.
Hosted by popular comedian Tee-A and Larry D, the event featured two games and a slam dunk segment. The first game which was between Team Don Jazzy and Storm Records ended with the latter winning while the second which was between the popular Dodan Warriors and Team Celebrities was won by the former.
It was however the Slam Dunk session that got fans and spectators cheering and laughing as the female celebs Kaffy, Muna and others clowned around on the court.
The event was amplified with musical performances from Iyanya, Sexy Steel, Chuddy K, dance group ‘DNMT’ and Kaffy’s Imagneto. Disc Jockeys DJ Neptune and DJ Spinall, were on deck to dish out the best of Nigerian music.
The BEAT FM’s popular Sports news presenter Jimmie Akinsola was awarded the MVP of the night.