May 2015

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Banky W in all-white Ciroc reopening of ‘The Place’

Ikeja, a Lagos highbrow and the acclaim hub of nightclubbing in Nigeria is set for a new experience as the popular The Place Restaurant, Lounge & Nightclub launches its newly transformed, ultra-modern and state of the art Ikeja GRA Club tonight, Saturday, Ma 30th.

Nigerian king of R&B and soul, Banky W on the bill of Ciroc will host the highly-anticipated grand reopening of he nightclub. Speaking on the all-white Ciroc party and his choice as the host of he night, Banky W said, “Being a Ciroc ambassador has afforded me the privilege of attending parties in some of the world’s most impressive locations.

With that being said, I’ve found that there’s still “no party like a Lagos party”. I’m excited to witness what The Place Ikeja GRA has in store for Lagos, and I’m honoured to be a part of their grand reopening. It will definitely be an epic celebration!”

Popular with Lagos ‘social elite and trendsetters, The Place Ikeja GRA has been totally refurbished to give night crawlers a unique clubbing experience.

How Power-bank Electrocuted This Girl To Death in Ghana (Graphic Photo)

The Lady pictured above is a young Ghanaian Girl identified as Blandine.

She was on May 25th Electrocuted to death after the power bank she was using to charge her phone got stuck to her skin and electrocuted her....

All is set for the 5th edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards,MAMA which is slated to hold on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, July 18, at Durban International Convention Center,in South Africa. Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, organizers of the prestigious awards announced this, during the week.

Olamide apologises to M.I at The Trek sign on party..What for? We do not know. Guess it was because of the Beef Track that Surfaced long ago or the New Single where Olamide said “Emi O Ba M.I du Chairman’?

A few days ago 2face Idibia blasted past presidents and Governors of Nigeria, saying that they had done nothing for Nigerians.

His comments won him a lot of praises from his fans, who commended him for keeping it real and speaking the truth when others wouldn’t.

Kiss Daniel is itching to collaborate with Baseline recording artiste, Skales after listening to the rapper c*m singer’s debut album on the record label, Man Of The Year.

Now smart academy to equip Nigerian youths for tomorrow workforce.

As part of the initiative to provide Nigerian youths with the right skills to increase their chances of employ ability and make them more productive within the workplace, SAP Africa has launched Smart Academy. The project is aimed at promoting skills development on the continent and in alignment with SAP’s Skills for Africa programme.

This week’s episode of the weekly countdown show features a surprisingly decent rap freestyle by mega producer Tee-Y Mix who co-hosts alongside weekly host, VJ Ehiz. The week’s other notable track which makes its exit is “Collabo” by P-Square featuring Don Jazzy. Davido’s “The Sound” featuring DJ Buckz and Uhuru falls one place to number three and “Daniella Whine” by Patoranking replaces it at this week’s number two spot.

Wednesday was Children’s Day and Starboy, Wizkid’s babymama, Sola Ogudugu decided to relive her experience of getting pregnant for Wizkid at the age of 19 in 2011.

Top Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Born Rich with photos.

Very few celebrities are usually from wealthy homes, but there have been quite a few Nigerians who have been able to become popular celebrities despite their wealthy backgrounds.

Below are Top 10 Nigerian Celebrities who are from Wealthy homes.

After making a name for themselves in the movie world, these divas decided to dabble into music, leveraging on their star power and fan base. For some of them, it has been a gradual rise to the top, while for others it has been a fruitless effort. In no particular order, we chronicle movie stars who have ventured into music at one point or the other.

Nollywood Abuja releases movie to condemn ‘make it syndrome’

To correct this anomaly, Nollywood Abuja is set to premier a movie; ‘Dairy of the Triplets’, featuring veteran movie artists and on-air personalities, to promote value for hard work among the Nigerian youth for a peaceful society. DVDs for sale are pictured in a store on September 24, 2013 in Accra. The new film by Ghanaian-Nigerian director Pascal Amanfo "Boko Haram" has been banned by censors in Ghana and shunned by cinema owners in Nigeria. AFP PHOTO

DVDs for sale are pictured in a store on September 24, 2013 in Accra. The new film by Ghanaian-Nigerian director Pascal Amanfo "Boko Haram" has been banned by censors in Ghana and shunned by cinema owners in Nigeria. AFP PHOTO

ABUJA – The yearning to make it in life as quick as possible at all cost, no doubt, could not be ruled out as one of the factors responsible for the increase in crime rate in the society.

This situation, generally accepted, is rampant nowadays among the youths in the society.

scam alert another fake Tiwa Savage’s Twitter account.

Barely five months after Tiwa Savage’s impostor reportedly duped a politician and Managing Director of a Lagos-based travel agency, the sum of N500,000, to perform at his political declaration party, the heavily pregnant songstress has raised alarm following another fake Twitter account

D’banj’s profile is steadily on the rise at the international scene.President of World Bank, Mr Jim Kim earlier in the week commended the music star for dedicating his latest song, “Extraordinary” to Women empowerment and raising awareness about poverty and other related issues. The song was dropped a week ago.

Nollywood stars are stereotyped

US-based Nigerian actress cum producer, Bridget John recently took a swipe at the Nigerian movie industry, declaring that most of our stars are ‘monotonous’ in their acting skills. Bridget who was in the country last December for a private screening of her award winning film, “Adora”, also frowned at the quality of Nollywood films, blaming the shortcoming on the practitioners whom she said, rarely appreciate the importance of regular training as film makers.

Instant noodles is a common food in most people’s kitchen, This is because its a fast, cheap and easy to cook food for the man on the go but it is important to note that this food can kill faster than known poison. Here is 10 Reasons Why You Should Stop Eating Instant Noodles

Money speaking:Mikel Obi’s Luxurious Lifestyle – N850m Mansion, Cars

One of Nigeria’s own, Chelsea Football Club Midfielder, John Mikel Obi, is definitely living life to the fullest. What a luxurious lifestyle!

With an annual salary of close to $6 million (N1.14bn) outside revenues from endorsements and commercials, the challenge would be how to spend it so it is understandable if he at least invests in a place he calls home.

A letter from music star Reminisce to the fans. Read below...

2014 was a dope year for me and I want to thank you for taking this journey with me. This is the life I dreamt of, this is the path I chose. All my life all I wanted was to speak through my music and give my fans something to cherish; a timeless treasure to hold dear. If anyone told me I would be this massive in 2008 while I was leaving home to pursue my dreams, I would never have imagined it. But thank God here we are today.

New:Low-priced made-in-Nigeria Hyundai cars goes on sale.

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited has started phased delivery of low priced made-in-Nigeria cars assembled at the company’s plant in Lagos to its provisional dealers nationwide.

This is coming barely three months after Stallion Group owners of the multivehicle plant roll-out made-in-Nigeria Nissan range of vehicles in April.

Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixed-race friend committed suicide. And she endured abuse after winning the crown because of her skin colour.

Far from being put off by the backlash, Miyamoto resolved to use her new-found fame to help fight racial prejudice — in much the same way British supermodel Naomi Campbell broke down cultural barriers in the fashion industry a generation ago.

In a move set to rock the corporate and entertainment world, Don Jazzy and the Mavins look set to ‘port’ from MTN to Nigerian-owned telecommunications giant, Globacom.

The Tambuwal Effect

The emergence of Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as speaker of the House of Representatives in 2011 upset the apple cart that had been ordained by his then party leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Four years later and with Tambuwal about to leave office as speaker on May 29 for the Sokoto Government House, the consequence of his action is about to reawakened in the House of Representatives but this time without him being in the battle.

Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin who hails from Kano State, represents Kiru/ Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He is the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and in this interview with some journalists in Abuja, Jibrin bares his mind on why he supported Governor Rabiu Kwakwaso for the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential ticket, why he has now changed his loyalty to the President- Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, retd; why he wants to be the speaker and his relationship with Femi Gbajabiamila among other salient issues. Excerpts:

Raper M.I. Abaga says Olamide is the Most Hardworking Working Artiste in The Industry

Chocolate City Group, M.I Abaga Just released his 3rd Studio Album. If You haven’t grabbed your copy, Then you apparently are on a long thing, as It’s One of The best Album I’ve bought in Years!

Occasionally, artistes tell stories through their music which make their fans connect with them. Beautiful singer, Sefiya who is taking steps to set the wheel of fame rolling for her, recently released a new song titled Nwayo. The Afropop damsel tells the story of her love for a dude, showering praises on him.

Wow Nigeria ranked among top 3 emerging broadband markets.

Despite its infrastructural challenges, Nigeria is among the top three countries in the emerging broadband markets, according to the first Global Connectivity Index, GCI, on West Africa released at the weekend by Huawei Technologies.

Covering 50 countries including Nigeria among others and 90% of the world’s population, the 2015 GCI, highlited on the growing opportunities around the world.

Currently the most anticipated album of the year, Skales debut album titled “Man of the Year” is finally set for release on May 18, 2015. The release will be followed with an album launch concert which holds on May 31, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

The second edition of The Most Beautiful Girl in Eko Cultural Pageant takes place at the Bamboo Event Hall, Omole, Ojodu, Lagos on Friday, September 18.

Coded Tunes Entertainment has unveiled two new artistes signed to its label, namely, Gaise, an Afro-fusion artiste, and Chinekeboi, an indigenous rapper. Gaise who was formerly signed to Sanctified Records and widely believed to be a gospel artiste has cleared the air on his genre of music. According to him, ‘I’ve always been an Afro-fusion artiste. It’s my style and genre, and I understand that artistes are classified along those lines. The focus of my music is to promote Godly values, and push out wholesome content.’

Without any shred of doubt, Sola Sobowale is a veteran actress with huge talent. Many would remember her as Toyin Tomato in Wale Adenuga’s hit TV series, Super Story. She is the effervescent character who could blend from one volatile act to another. Just when the movie viewing audience could not get enough of her she disappeared into thin air!

“Has Sola dumped acting?”, was the question on the lips of many. Now she is back, doing what she knows how to do best and currently stars in a new series called ‘Nectar’ showing every Monday on AIT at 7:00PM with a repeat every Sunday at 9:30PM. In this exclusive interview, she talks about her absence from Nollywood, acting and more.

See Why you should use Microwaves.

Maintaining the perfect work-life balance is never easy for the modern day woman. Aside from working 9 hours a day, she has to worry about cooking for her family. Though the arrival of microwave ovens has greatly simplified the cooking process, the gourmet taste of the food has had to be sacrificed along the way. This problem led to the innovation of the next generation of Lightwave cookers, one of which is the LG Lightwave Microwave Oven by global leading Home Appliances manufacturer, LG Electronics.

Burnley were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday despite winning 1-0 at fellow strugglers Hull City, which left them seven points from safety with only two games remaining.
Promoted from the Championship last season, Burnley gave themselves hope of avoiding the drop by stunning defending champions Manchester City 1-0 in March, but they subsequently went six games without winning, losing five.

Adefunmilayo Tejuosho is the only female of about eight members-elect to the Lagos State House of Assembly, LSHA vying to become speaker. Currently spending her fourth term as member representing Mushin Constituency 1 in this interview she gives reasons why her aspiration should bear fruit.

OSOGBO – Barely six months into the second term of Osun state governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, the contest among chieftains of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for the available positions in the state cabinet seems to be reaching a climax in anticipation that a new cabinet will soon be constituted. It would be recalled that Governor Aregbesola, few days to his second term inauguration on November 27, 2014, announced dissolution of the cabinet that had worked with him for three years.

Though he belongs to the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the euphoria from the party’s victory at the last general elections is not lost on him to close his eyes on key issues the incoming government should do to be different from the outgoing People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

IT was a moment of reunion with the people’s past as Alex Eyengho’s historical play, “Olu Akengbuwa” was staged last Friday, to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the coronation of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse II, in Warri, Delta State. The play, staged at Federal Government College, Warri, aptly re-echoed the rich Itsekiri culture from the various kings since its emergence till date.

ABUJA – Emotion ran high recently when it was revealed how potentials embedded in children affected by autism were wasting and left untapped, due to their neglect by the society. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behaviour.

WHAT should your fans be expecting from Lord of Ajasa at the Coded Tunes Reunion concert?

You know Coded Tunes is a group of creative artistes. It’s a very good opportunity for people to see us together. We have been able to make a great impact in the Nigerian music industry, so when we say we’re celebrating our reunion, you should know it’s something worth celebrating. When I look back at when we started, we had nothing. But look at where we are today. We are all successful in our music careers.

In line with UNESCO’s setting of April 30 aside as World Jazz Day, Nigeria joined other countries across the world this year to be part of the celebration. Tagged “Satchmo Jazz festival” the show which rounded off on May 3rd after a four day memorable outing redefined the place of jazz music in Nigeria with International jazz, R&B, and soul musicians taking turns to display their skills on stage.
Satchmo-JegedeSetting the tune for one of the evenings at Eko Hotels Ocean View marquee venue of the four-day event was the talented home idol, Yemi Sax. This multiple award-winning saxophonist did not disappoint fans while rendering the very best he’s known for.

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), has commenced with activities for her fifth edition holding between the 8th and 15th of November,with the announcement of her call for entry. Speaking from London via video conferencing with journalists in Lagos, Keith Shiri, Artistic Director for AFRIFF explained, that only films produced after January 1, 2014 and are yet to be officially screened to an African or Global audience will be eligible to compete in the five categories that AFRIFF champions.

Maybe her chest isn’t as heavy as Cossy Orjiakor, or as monstrous as Foluke Daramola’s but upcoming actress and model, Ebinabo Potts-Johnson has a pair of mammary that stand out, far out from her chest to get you thinking you are seeing a trick of nature or something.

VOLATILE and controversial Nollywood diva, Tonto Dikeh’s wild streak is becoming strongly legendary and it doesn’t look like the actress has any shortcoming about it. There seems to be nothing the actress can’t talk about.

It was an evening of excellence and celebration of the rare talents of five university-level students whose foray into classical music are beginning to pay them off. The event was the Musical Excellence Awards, organized by the Christopher Kolade Foundation,CKF, which aims at rewarding individual achievement, innovation, and creativity in the field of music

To say that ID Cabasa is a gifted beat-maker would be belabouring the obvious. The lanky singer, producer, and choir master definitely knows his onions when it comes to making people dance. With production credits for hits such as ‘Gongo Aso’ ‘Street Credibility’ and ‘Photocopy’ under his belt, he has proved himself time and time again.

I set pace for entertainers to hold political office – Hilda Dokubo.

Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo is a woman of many colours; a wife, a mother, an actress, a crusader and one time special adviser on youths affair to the former governor of Rivers state, Gov. Peter Odili. The beautiful ageless actress who is known for her roles in Black Maria, End of the wicked, Onye Eze etc last week featured in a new film, titled Stigma. In this interview, she speaks on the film stigma, the Non Governmental Organisation that she runs-CREATE, and the secret to her ageless beauty amongst other things.

DRIVEN by his passion, confidence and hunger to become one of Nigeria’s biggest musical brands, gifted singer and reality show winner, Zayo born Raheem Adeyemi Abd-Sobur has said that he’s into music to compete with the ‘best of the best’ in the Nigerian music scene. “I want my voice to be heard. I cannot come to this world and just go without leaving a part of me that would be remembered for all-time. I want to come and make a mark.

PETER Odemwingie says he would love a new contract at Stoke – but on merit and not through sentiment. And he has tipped the Potters to finish the season with 50 points. The 33 year-old winger, made his comeback from the subs’ bench on Saturday after eight months out with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Falcons to play Canada, New Zealand

Nigeria Football Federation is hoping to have the Super Falcons play international friendlies against New Zealand and Canada, hosts of the FIFA 2015 Women World Cup starting in June.

See Another lesbian story? Why Amanda Ebeye loves Sylvia Ukaatu so much.

Its no longer a strange happening to have persons of the same sex dating each other as man and woman. At least, we have heard so many confessions out of the movie industry of lesbianism and homosexualism.

So, when Amanda Ebeye, a Nollywood actress and now a producer reeled out her greetings to Sylvia Ukaatu, another Nollywood actress on her birthday, it got tongues wagging. The birthday message was so emotion-laden that many began to question what may be the big deal between the two movie stars.

But as it turns out; there is nothing extraordinary between the two girls.

Female hip hop star, Eva Alordiah is no doubt one of the sexiest divas taking Nigerian hip-hop to enviable heights. However,she revealed her romantic side recently when she took to Instagram to declare that she loves to be kissed.

AFRICAN Movie academy award winner and Nigerian born politician, Richard Mofe Damijo, has called on the incoming Buhari led federal government to set up a special tribunal to handle cases of piracy in the Nollywood industry.

He made the call, yesterday, during the first public presentation of a new movie entitled Oloibiri at Silverbird Cinemas, Abuja. The movie, produced by Rightangle Productions is an action thriller mirroring fear, dread and international exploration and governmental responsibility as well as the unseen benefits of desperate hope of the aggrieved militants in the oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

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