Jimeta’s top 10 Most influential young persons of 2013

So obviously we are counting down to 2014 and getting ready to bid farewell to 2013, is it just me or was 2013 the fastest year ever. Any way back to the matter at hand. Yola, the capital city of Adamawa state “The sunshine state” has seen a lot of tremendous talent evolve this year  and my team and I though it necessary to generate this list of the city’s most influential persons of 2013. The list was created based on a list of criteria including the amount of stories, amount of page views, recorded activities etc. as reported by our bog and our sister blog (Hookup Tv which was hacked earlier in December). So here they are.

10. PWAKANGDI STACEY POWER (On line Administrator)
The introvert-ish daughter of erstwhile politician P.P. Power is definitely following her father’s footsteps and creating even bigger strides at a younger age. Stacey who is an on-line administrator to Adamawa Facebook group (ADFG) which happens to be one of the largest on-line forums for the Fombina state generated massive attention on-line when the story broke out that she was getting set to establish an online platform for all Federal Government College Unity College students in Nigeria. She has successfully launched the platform and has gotten positive responses and is doing great.

Stanley Innocent

9. STANLEY INNOCENT (OAP, CEO, Youth Advocate)
On Air Personality Stanley Innocent generated a  lot of interesting 2013 as he rose from being a church boy to becoming one of the capital city’s golden boy. His syndicated radio show Campus 360 celebrated its first anniversary, he also launched his on-line magazine (Studio 87) was given the enviable slot of co-presenter on the Gotel Lunch Box (Yes he was the Radio Sniper).

8. NDAPANA SAMUEL (TV Personality)
The TV presenter of Gotel Lunch Box had a good year. She has interviewed more A-list celebrities than any other on air personality in the state. She got an upgrade to become the producer of her own show this year as well. After escaping the hands of death this year in a ghastly motor accident, she has a lot to be thankful for. Amongst the guests on her list include, Funkiest Malam, Rap Star Eva, Black Magic, Oxygen Dance Academy, PRYSE (of Chocolate City), Ace Comedian Bovi, Timaya as well as Jesee Jagz

Big Delymo

7. BIG DELYMO OLADELE (Recording Artist)
Foremost gospel singer and folo folo crooner saw a great year in 2013 as he made massive impact with several concert performance and invitations from within and outside the state. BIgdelymo who performed in over 40 concerts this year (average of 3 concerts a month) definitely had his hands full. His record label signed on fast rising start ZINO, he also launched his debut video SHALEWA & KAMARU this year. If there is any justice in the world, he would have gotten a BET nomination (just saying)

Bone Breakers 

6. BONE BREAKERS (Dancers)
Well not a person obviously but a group that stands as one. Drake describes it better “started from the bottom no we’re here”. Obviously one of the most talked about dance groups within the Sunshine state known for the consistent use of props, high energy sound effects, death defying stunts and humorous artillery of dance routines, the bone breakers have evolved to become a family favourite. After establishing their presence at Hip Hop Sunday Season 5 edition the group made it clear that  levels don change. Ever since, the group has on most occasion been placed as the last to perform in order to keep the crowd at various events. This year was a fulfilling one as they launched a series of tour performances and created their first video which was submission to Gospel Icon SINACH.

Martino Elcasino

5. MARTINO EL CASINO (Recording Artist)
The controversial rapper who stormed 2013 with his song that garnered massive appeal titled Yan nawau was on the front pages for several weeks. His stories always gathered a lot of acclaim including the brief rumor of his death, and his love child Marquos. Martino successfully premièred his début music video YAN NAWAWU following the success of the audio version; he was selected as the only entertainer from Adamawa state to perform at the Taraba Entertainment Industry Night Gala. The most recent word on the vine was his un-solicited beef with fast rising start Xsem over a social network photo upload. He kept the public eagerly awaiting the release of his mix tape album which is yet to be launched and its December 31st.

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XSTAR

4. XSTAR (TREASURE ANTHONY) (Singer & Video Vixen)
Treasure Anthony aka XSTAR joined the ranks of entertainers that drooled our screens but in a rather different genre. The songstress who was signed up to Xsem’s Arewa boiz entertainment record label was more of seen than heard. After appearing in Xsem’s first video which featured dynamic R & B duo EXCEL, she definitely got the recognition she deserved.

XSEM SAIDU

3. XSEM SAIDU (Recording Artistes)
The founder and CEO of Arewa Boiz Entertainment had it good in 2013 with the release f more that 12 new singles, free distribution of his mixtape. Although concert performances were out of the matter, XSEM played the master card when he signed on video vixen XSTAR to his record label, making her the first lady of the label. With the leak of a couple of photos of the two singers eye brows are being raised to the question of “is just a CEO to singer tang”.
His success also includes the release of two new videos this year.

JUSSY J HASSAN

2. JUSSY J HASSAN  (Recording Artistes)
Jussy J, ushered in his sophomore album which was welcomed with huge success financially. The CEO of Cloud 9 Record label took to the recruitment office to sign in Timothy Samuel (Tim Swagg) which proved an effective move because Tim doubles as a producer and singer. This led to several new singles under the cloud 9 record label and amazing prospects. So far the label has released singles that can only be rivalled by Xsems’s Arewa Boiz Entertainment.
His New video titled Yafe su was premièred as well this year.

GWILLS

1. GOD’SWILL JOSEPH (Producer, Songwriter)
Popularly known by the stage name G-Wills. The king of folk gospel music in the North Eastern region suddenly erupted from his shell in 2013. After the successful setting up his own production studio, he immediately took to several tour campaigns to promote his new album. The founder of G1 sound records has in no way stopped ever since. The year ended on a successful note with the JOGAMA (Jos Gospel Music Award) presentation bestowed on him  for his lifetime achievements.