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Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Event Buzz: Africa’s Recording Powerhouse, Empire Mate$ Entertainment Announces 2011 Empire World Order Tour



Press Release:
EME prepares to introduce African urban music to music-lovers and theatres worldwide with their 2011 Empire World Order Tour, starting June 24th 2011 in the United States.

May 18, 2011 – Nigeria-based record label, Empire Mate$ Entertainment (better known as EME), has announced its itinerary for the first leg of their highly anticipated 2011 Empire World Order Tour. A label known for its quality, innovation, and trendsetting technique, EME will kick off its world tour on June 24th in the United States at Lincoln Theatre, located in Washington DC. The headlining roster for the tour, which includes award-winning songwriter and multi-platinum R&B superstar Banky W, the multi-talented phenomenon that is WizKid, and the revered rapper known as Skales, promises to keep you grooving from showtime through the after party. The EWO Tour marks the first time in history that an African record label time has independently organized a worldwide tour and the first time that Wizkid and Skales will be performing in the United States.



The schedule for the first leg of the Empire World Order Tour is as follows:
June 24                 Washington DC                  Lincoln Theatre
July 2                    Atlanta, GA                          Variety Playhouse Theatre
July 8                    Chicago, IL                          Logan Square Auditorium
July 15                  Houston, TX                        AYVA Center
July 16                  New York, NY                     Grand Ballroom at 630 Second
July 22                  San Jose, CA                        California Theatre

The tour will stop exclusively at premiere show venues that have hosted the likes of Alicia Keys, Femi Kuti, and U2 to name a few. Each performance will be accompanied by a live band, full stage production, and dancers to provide an unrivaled show for fans of live African entertainment. The EWO Tour will also showcase some of the top upcoming artists and honor notable individuals and organizations in the community with awards & scholarships. Each show will be followed by an after party brought to you by the top promoter(s) in each city and hosted by the EME’s artists and invited guests. Tour dates for the remainder of the world tour will be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition to the amazing stage performance, Wizkid will be releasing his debut album, SuperStar (release date: 12 June 2011), and will be giving away a free copy of his album to all attendees who purchase advance tickets to any of the EWO Tour show dates. SuperStar, the most anticipated album of 2011, will feature the #1 hits, “Tease Me”, “Don’t Dull”, and “Holla at Your Boy”.

Please visit the official tour site for show and after party ticket locations, announcements from our sponsors & partners, exclusive music & video releases, contests, giveaways, and much more. Tickets are available for purchase online.

To connect with and receive up to the minute updates on EME and the artists, please visit:
Banky WOfficial Site; Facebook; Twitter
WIZKIDOfficial Site; Facebook; Twitter
SkalesOfficial Site; Facebook; Twitter

About EME: Empire Mate$ Entertainment, better known as EME, is leading the urban music revolution and redefining what is considered African music. A privately owned company founded in 2002, EME has established itself as a powerhouse continually impacting the industry, all the while keeping its identity and being socially responsible. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, EME has expanded to include a record label, management team, a production house, Muzik Men Publishing, as well as “I AM CAPABLE”, a charitable foundation.

For more information on the 2011 Empire World Order Tour, to request interviews/drops/EPK, or to review the show and/or Wizkid’s debut album, contact:
ALORE media
NGA: 0 807 413 8961 / USA: 347 878 1264
Press@ALOREmedia.com

ALORE media is an international creative, branding, and production house based in Nigeria and the USA and owned by the E2O Group. Alore is dedicated to building customized opportunities and branding strategies for our clients and projects.

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