MI, Naeto C, Wikid, eLDee, others gather for Hennessy Artistry(PHOTOS)

The sixth edition of the annual music platform, Hennessy Artistry is gradually getting to its peak. Last weekend, Hennessy lovers, music fans and celebrities came out in their numbers to be a part of the funand excitement courtesy Hennessy Cognac.

The first ever performance of the Hennessy Artistry 2012 theme song, “Bartender” brought celebrities of the highest level in the entertainment industry together; with guests including Wizkid, Jide Adenuga, Skales, eLDee, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Steel, Toolz, Audu Maikori, Majid Michel, AY and many more.

 

  

Hennessy Artistry 2012 headliners, M.I and Naeto C gave an epic performance of the Hennessy Artistry 2012 theme track “Bartender”.
Also on the audience’s request, M.I drove guests wild as he performed his old hit track; “Anoti” while Naeto C capped it with an electrifying performance of his monster hit “Kini Big Deal” – the encore was well deserved.

“We only aim for the best… we promised fans an amazing time and with the reception Naeto C and I received, I can only say thank you to Hennessy for making this happen.” M.I says.

Supporting acts, 2Face’s protégé DammyKrane performed his hit track, “My Dear” and got the audience cheering loudly. Rave of the moment, Burna Boy also performed two of his hit singles, “Like to Party” and “Bend your Knees” to an ecstatic crowd. Guests also partied all night to DJ Neptune’s powerful mixes.

“We are really grateful to everyone who came out to see M.I and I perform the “Bartender” track for the first time. This is just the tip of the ice berg, Watch out for the Hennessy Artistry train as we will shake up the Federal capital, Abuja next week.” Naeto C says.

Other celeb guest include Flowssick, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Orezi, Tee A, Gbenro, Ms Jaie, DJ Exclusive, DJ Caise and many others.

And the tour is not over yet. M.I and Naeto C will shut down Abuja this weekend for their second Hennessy Artistry club appearance. The all night event, which will hold at Cubana Nightclub, promises Hennessy fans a memorable experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Hennessy Artistry was first unveiled in Nigeria in 2007, Hennessy Cognac has maintained its position as Nigeria’s and the world’s leading cognac brand.

Hennessy Artistry has since evolved from a cocktail-mixing contest between renowned bartenders to a DJ battle, and is now an important platform for experimental collaborations between multi-talented artistes. Previous participating entertainers include Ice Prince, Nneka, Sir Shina Peters, Banky W, Eldee, Tiwa Savage, Jesse Jagz, Bez, Mo’Cheddah among others.

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Banky W, Eldee, Tiwa Savage Takes Hennessy Artistry Gig To Abuja

Banky W, eLDee and Tiwa Savage are leading a powerful team of artistes to the garden city of Abuja for yet another VIP Night- Hennessy’s new awesome music night out. 

After an excellent outing at Octopus Lounge in Lagos on Friday, September 30, 2011, the 2011 Hennessy Artistry headliners will head to the Federal Capital territory this weekend! Friday, September 30, 2011 saw the trio perform at the first VIP Night in Lagos, Nigeria. 

The trio confirmed the star quality that caught the eyes of Hennessy Artistry organizers as they performed the Hennessy Artistry 2011 theme song alongside their individual songs to a club filled with hundreds of fans who partied with the stars all night. 

Up-and-coming artistes like David O, Brymo and Wacomzy were also guest performers at the event. Guests at the premiere VIP night included Toolz, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Familusi Akin- Babajide, Fade Ogunro, Tee-y Mix, Daddy Showkey, Konga, Skales, Denrele and Pope.

Over on the wheels of steel to keep the VIP Night beats going until dawn were the trio of DJCaise, DJ Xclusive and DJ Rexy. One can only expect a more exciting and breathtaking experience at the Aqua Night Club in Sheraton Hotel in Abuja this Saturday.

One lucky Facebook fan will again get to win a VIP Night-Out with the superstars at the VIP event and hang out with them in Abuja and Port Harcourt. The process, according to the Hennessy Communications and Events Manager Tokini Peterside, is easy “Just visit the Hennessy Nigeria Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hennessynigeriato see how to apply” Since inception in 2006, Hennessy Artistry has been at the forefront of mixing and blending hip and inspirational music from around the world. 

Artistes that have been involved with the music platform include Kanye West, Pharell Williams, Ne-Yo, Leona Lewis, LL Cool J and Fabulous. “I’m excited about this project especially because I admire Banky W and eLDee a lot, it’s been exciting working with them. I look forward to the other VIP events, and I can assure you that it will be so much fun” Tiwa Savage says. 

Banky W adds “The VIP nights will be a blast, I can assure you. Hennessy is a brand that we have been endorsing for a while, we only just decided to make it official this year. Lagos was incredible, Abuja is the next stop, and Iam guaranteeing you one thing- An unforgettablenight-out!” Currently in its 5th edition, Hennessy Artistry is Nigeria's most innovative musical platform. 

The series was first unveiled in Nigeria in 2007, and through the years, has evolved from a cocktail-mixing contest between renowned bartenders to a battle of DJs and now a platform for experimental collaborations among multi-talented artistes.

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BANKY W, ELDEE, JESSE JAGZ AND MI ROCK FRANCE WITH HENNESSY COGNAC

A week after releasing the theme song for Hennessy Artistry 2011, Eldee, Jesse Jagz and Banky W embarked on a scheduled trip to Cognac, France on September 5, 2011 The artistes were treated to “The Hennessy Heritage Experience” alongside Chocolate City’s MI who has worked closely with Hennessy in the past. 

This is really our way of giving these artistes a unique one on one experience with Hennessy Cognac” Communications Manager Tokini Peterside told journalists early this week. While in France, these artistes were treated to a night in “Chateau de Bagnolet”- a private chateau in Cognac belonging to the Hennessy Family. Banky W, eLDee, Jesse Jagz and MI joined the likes of Common, The Roots and Alexander Burke on the list of prestigious guests at the exclusive Hennessy chateau. 

We were welcomed at the Chateau de Bagnolet by the Hennessy Ambassador, Cyrille Gautier Auriol. It was a big one for me knowing that noteworthy guests like Joe Cocker, Ray Charles and others have also been hosted there before” Banky W says. He continues “We went through the Vineyard, where we were made to understand the difference between the grape varieties chosen and used during Hennessy production, after which we returned to the Chateau de Bagnolet where we mixed our special Hennessy Concoctions with the assistance of a mixologist.

The highest point of the trip for me was when we met Renaud de Gironde- (A member of the Filioux family who have served as Hennessy’s master blenders since 1765), he took us through a process of blending, and we each got to create a unique blend of our own in bottles bearing our names and labels. We brought these back with us to Lagos”” eLDee says. In addition to visiting Hennessy’s vineyards, the artistes also visited the Founder’s Cellar - Hennessy has over 42 kilometers of Cellars in Cognac “It was massive” MI who has worked closely with Hennessy since 2009 says “On each barrel in the Founder’s cellar was the year when the eaux-de-vie (a pure colorless brandy extracted from fermented grape juice) was first placed into the barrel, and we saw dozens of barrels dated as far back as 1836!” Producer Jesse Jagz adds, “My favorite part of the trip was when we returned to Paris on September 7.

We went to Galleries Lafayette, the Eiffel Tower and L’arc de triomphe, and then we finished the evening at the top of the stunning Centre Pompidou. We were blown away by the city's beauty.”

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