Nigerian Times

2Face Idibia, M.I, Jesse Jags, Tiwa Savage, P Square, DJ Jimmy Jatt and others have been signed by Spinlet, Africa's premier digital distribution service. The following is the detailed news release. 27 Dec 2011 20:19 Africa/Lagos Spinlet Signs Award Winning Artists to the Largest Digital Platform in Africa SAN FRANCISCO, December 27, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Spinlet, Africa's premier digital distribution service, has signed on a significant roster of new artists to the service, making it the largest platform for music discovery throughout Africa. Spinlet has signed nonexclusive agreements with artists being encouraged to sell their music in as many places as possible so the result is creating wealth for the artist and the people who work so hard to bring African music to life. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111227/SF27665LOGO) "Spinlet's goal is to solve the distribution and piracy issues within Africa. Exclusive agreements can offer a unique user experience,...

29 Jun 2011 19:09 Africa/Lagos Kobo Essay Contest Features Power Lunch With Author Kelly Cutrone Entrants Across North America Asked to Describe "How Normal Has Gotten Them Nowhere" PR Newswire TORONTO, June 29, 2011 TORONTO, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a global leader in eReading with more than 4 million users worldwide, today announced the launch of a new essay contest in which the winner will enjoy a private power lunch with television personality and New York Times' bestselling author Kelly Cutrone. Today through July 8, 2011, Cutrone fans can visit http://facebook.com/kobo and write a short essay answer to the question: "How has normal has gotten you nowhere and how are you ready to make new moves?" Open to residents of the continental United States and Canada (excluding Quebec), the winning essay will be chosen by Cutrone. The winner will be flown to Toronto to power lunch with the author. Cutrone will share her unique brand of no-nonsense wisdom...