I May Not Live Long – Nollywood Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan

The scion of the late movie maker, Ade Afolayan aka Adelove, Kunle Afolayan who is a filmmaker himself has just voiced what a lot of his fans may not wish to hear.

The workaholic filmmaker said he is afraid he may no live long due to his obsession with film making. Just coming off the set of his soon-to-be-released epic movie, ‘October 1’, the workaholic filmmaker took to Facebook to post his thoughts.

Nollywood Actress Princess Chineke Land UN Job

 

 Nollywood actress, Princess Chineke  recently landed a UN job in New York. She posted pictures of herself and Ojo Maduekwe. See another of Princess with Ex-President Olusegun Obansanjo at the United Nations  General Assembly in New York after the cut.

Nollywood Actress Princess Chineke Land UN Job

 

 Nollywood actress, Princess Chineke  recently landed a UN job in New York. She posted pictures of herself and Ojo Maduekwe. See another of Princess with Ex-President Olusegun Obansanjo at the United Nations  General Assembly in New York after the cut.

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 Bovi And Wife Welcome Baby Girl On His Birthday

 

  Popular comedian Bovi Ugboma and his wife Christabel welcomed a baby last night September 25th (his birthday) at 8:47pm. The little girl is their second child. Nice!

U.S. Department of State announces Nigeria is Ineligible for the 2015 Visa Lottery!

 

It's been announced that Nigerian natives are not eligible for DV-2015. According to the document outlining instructions for the 2015 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2015), Nigeria as well as 18 other countries are not eligible because more than 50,000 natives of these countries immigrated to the United States in the previous five (5) years.

In line with its regulations which state that the DV lottery program is targeted at countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States, Nigeria is therefore not eligible for 2015.

Other countries not eligible include Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam.

Abeg, make we stay for we country and build a greater Nigeria!

 

Do you like Nollywood Star Nse Ikpe-Etim’s look to the High Flyers Magazine Launch in Lagos?

Nse Ikpe-Etim made a long awaited return to the red carpet. For the event which took place at Rhapsody’s, Victoria Island, the movie star arrived in a sleeveless grey lace peplum top and matching skirt.

She styled her outfit  with gold stud earrings, her wedding band, a leopard-print clutch and a pair of grey platforms. She finished her look with an up do and neutral lipstick. Another pics after the cut.

Governor of Borno State pledges N3.5m to family of Police Brutality.

 

Heavy-handed tactics of the police against voluntary youths vanguards, popularly known as civilian JTF has been protested against by the youths who blocked the convoy of Governor Kashim Shettima in Maiduguri on Saturday.

Prior to this development, a policeman had allegedly shot to death a member of the vanguard whose peers insisted committed no offence.

Gov. Shettima therefore pledged the payment of N3.5  million compensation to the family of the deceased.
Hausa Service of the Voice of America (VOA), reported Sunday morning that Shettima was part of the congregation at the funeral of the young man on Sunday.

In addition, the governor, who addressed the youths urged them to be patient, and promised to provide a home for the family of the victim.

 Ex-Minister goes back to school

 Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, who was among the nine ministers relieved of their positions by President Goodluck Jonathan in a cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, says she will be going back to the university to teach.

She, who handed over the affairs of the education ministry to the Minister of State in the ministry, Chief Nyesom Wike, as directed by the president, told newsmen that she would be going back to continue with her job as a teacher. Before her appointment as a minister, Rufa’i was a professor of Curriculum Studies at the Bayero University, Kano.

“I called you here to witness the handing over because as you are all aware my tenure as minister has expired along with eight others. “I am going back to resume my job as a professor of Curriculum Studies at the Bayero University Kano, that is where I came from on secondment. “We should know that a time like this will come because if it does not, death is surely an end.” She expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity given her to serve as a cabinet minister. “I have enjoyed a close working relationship with the President.

 

Groove to tunes by Top Music Celebs at the “Night with The Masters” Show in Lagos- Friday 13th September 2013

Get your groove on this Friday!

Over The Top Entertainment presents Night with the Masters. It is a stellar packed event featuring musical performances by Ebenezer Obey, Bright Chimezie, Onyeka Onwenu, Shina Peters, Femi Kuti and Wasiu Ayinde.

Tickets to the anticipated show are selling quite fast, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible.

Date:  Friday 13th September 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Reguar N 25,000 | VIP (Table) N 100,000 | VIP Couple (Table) N 150,000 | Table of 8 N 1 Million
Ticket Locations: You can get your tickets at;

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Omawumi set to premiere her new music video  – Warn Yourself

Y'al would love this music video. It’s from none other than Omawumi. The video was shot in Brooklyn, USA as well as in Lagos. With this video, Omawumi attempted a bit of choreography, coordinated by America’s Got Talent choreographer Victor Sho and Nigerian dancer/fitness instructor Kaffy Shafau-Ameh. See the video after the cut.

Beautiful Ghanian Actress,Yvonne Nelson is all smiles as she Flaunts her HOT Bikini Bod

Yvonne Nelson sure knows how to brighten one’s day. The Ghollywood star just shared photos of her sexy bikini body on her instagram. She was all smiles as she played around the beach in the multi-coloured print piece. See more pics after the cut.

Anna Banner at Indonesia for Miss World 2013 Beauty Pageant Eventll

Anna Banner who emerged as the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2013, is presently in Indonesia, set for the competition.

Although there is still a lot of controversy surrounding the event’s venue in Jakarta, the Nigerian beauty is ready. We hope to win the competition for the second successful time after Agbani Darego in 2001. Best wishes!

Davido and team HKN, dock in London for OBO United Kingdom Tour

 

Emi gangan lolowo self acclaimed music croonerc – Davido, loves being on the road. The singer is presently in the UK for his very first tour in the UK. The event is set to be hosted by Eddie Kadi and other musical acts include – UK Afrobeat stars Mr Sliva, Lola Rae, Mo Eazy and YFS, and the rest of the HKN gang; Sina Rambo and B-Red. The tour kicks-off with a massive concert in London Indigo2 on Sunday the 15th of September, and goes round majors cities including Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool. Wish him best of luck. At least he's making us proud.

 

Adaeze Yobo, Ex-MBGN inscribed son’s name on her wrist.

 

The boy is so cute just like his Dad! Check out the tatoo.

Flood with Love Campaign with “Ladies Man” Lynxxx.

Lynxxx is the guy ladies can't afford to ignore without taking a wink in the Nigerian music industry. He joins other superstars helping those affected by flood through the Flood with Love Campaign

So…who’s going to rescue him from drowning? To support text Flood to 35388. It costs N 100.

 

President Goodluck Jonathan Fires Education Minister and 8 Other Serving Ministers.

 

Among the ministers relieved of their duties are Education Minister, Prof. Ruqqayatu Rufai and Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru.


Others shown the way out are Ministers of National Planning, Shamsudeen Usman; Land and Urban Development, Ama Pepple; Environment, Hadiza Mailafia; Science and Technology, Ita Ewa; Defence (State), Olusola Obada; Power (State), Zainab Kuchi; and Agriculture (State), Tijani Bukar.
The sack of the ministers was announced by the Minister for Environment, Mailafia while speaking to state house correspondents after the federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock villa today.

 

BN Video Premiere: Burna Boy – Wombolombo

“They call me, they call me, they call Burna BOY!”

The Nigerian music star is out with a spanking new video for his single Wombolombo, off his L.I.F.E (Leaving an Impact for Eternity) album. Check out the video after the cut

Kidnappers Strike Again In Edo, Abduct Prisons Boss

 

Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have struck again in Benin City, Edo State, this time with the abduction of a Deputy Comptroller of prisons identified as T. C Ashibuogwu.

Ashibuogwu was recently posted to Zone G (Benin) comprising of Anambra, Edo, Ebonyi, Edo, Delta and Enugu States from Abuja.
He was reportedly snatched along Sapele road close to his residence while returning from work.
Family sources said his kidnappers are demanding unspecified sums running into millions of naira as ransom for his release.

 Police Public Relations Officer in Edo State, DSP Moses Eguaveon confirmed the incident and said efforts were on to track down the kidnappers.
There have been recent high-profile kidnappings in Edo despite police crackdown on the perpetrators. Some few weeks back, prominent rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, was kidnapped in the state alongside his driver and they are yet to regain neither their freedom nor their location identified.
Over 500 suspected kidnappers are currently awaiting trial in the state and the House of Assembly before going on recess, passed a bill that prescribes capital punishment for kidnappers but Governor Adams Oshiomhole is yet to sign the bill into law.

Question for the ladies:  I Am Still A Vi*gin!!! Please Help

 

I am 20 years old and I don’t know if I am still a vi*gin. When I was 9 years old, I did some romantic stuffs with a boy and I don’t know if he penetrated into me or not. Since then, I have not had s*x with anyone. Actually, I am thinking about doing it with the man that would marry me, although, I am still single. The problem is I don’t know if I am a vi*gin or not. Your urgent response is needed.

From Music to TV! Iyanya & Ice Prince to Star in MTV Series “Shuga”

They’ve gotten Tiwa Savage on the show, now Ice Prince and Iyanya are joining the cast of MTV series “Shuga”.

The rap star and kukere master have been added to the cast of the award wining sex and relationships drama show.

According to the release, Ice Prince and Iyanya will both play themselves in most of the scenes set at the Badoo Nightclub, a regular hangout for the casts in Shuga.

Last season, EME label mates Banky W and Wizkid were featured in the series.

During one of the shoots, Ice Prince said “I am so grateful to the MTV Staying Alive team for offering the opportunity to continue to express myself in new and different ways as an actor in Shuga.”

Also expressing his excitement, Iyanya said “I am so thrilled to be associated with Shuga and to have this chance to help the MTV Staying Alive team communicate important public health messages in this exciting way.”

Shuga will premiere on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Sunday 1st December 2013 (World AIDS Day) and will subsequently air on multiple TV and digital platforms around the world.

Monalisa Chinda Ties The Knot With Joseph Benjamin (PHOTOS)

 

Nollywood actor Joseph Benjamin posted a wedding picture between him and actress MonalisaChinda on Instagram. While the actor did not indicate if the photograph was a still shot from a movie, tongues have been set wagging over the real meaning of the picture. We gathered that the pictures are from their latest premiered film entitled, Torn. More pics after the cut:

Moments of silence to start 12th anniversary of terror attacks.

For the 12th consecutive September 11, many Americans will fall silent at 8:46 a.m on Wednesday.

Twelve years after terrorists killed 2,977 people -- beginning with American Airlines Flight 11's crash into the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001 -- observances are planned at the sites of the disasters.

In what has become a tradition, family members of victims of both the 2001 and 1993 attacks on the World Trade Center will read names of their loved ones at a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in New York. The 9/11 attack killed 2,753 people in New York, including 403 police and firefighters. The 1993 bombing killed six people.

Moments of silence will mark the 8:46 a.m. impact and the 9:03 a.m. crash of United Airlines Flight 175 into the World Trade Center south tower.

Political figures will not speak at the New York ceremony.

At the Pentagon, where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed at 9:37 a.m. on September 11, President Obama will speak at a private observance for family members of the 184 people who died there.

In southwestern Pennsylvania, it is only expected to take 18 minutes to lay a wreath and read the names of 40 people, beginning at 9:45 a.m. and ending at 10:03 a.m. That is the time United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field near Shanksville. The target of those hijackers is unknown, but the hijackers apparently crashed the plane short of the target because they feared losing control of the plane to some of the 40 passengers and crew attacking them. May the souls of the Patriots, Rest in Peace! God Bless America.

 

Rafael Nadal: US Open win over Novak Djokovic 'amazing'

Rafael Nadal described beating world number one Novak Djokovic to win his second US Open title as "amazing", having come back from a serious knee injury earlier in the year.

The Spaniard, 27, won 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 to secure his 13th Grand Slam title, seven months after he returned to action following a lengthy lay-off.
"This season is probably the most emotional one I've had," said Nadal.
"It means a lot for me have this trophy with me today. It's just amazing."

He added: "I felt that I did everything right to have my chance here.

"You play one match against one of the best players in history like this, Novak, number one in the world, probably on his favourite surface, so I have to be almost perfect to win."
Nadal, who was out for seven months with his knee injury, had to withstand a stunning passage of play from Djokovic on Monday, during which the Serb went close to earning a double-break in the third set, and then earned three break points at 4-4 though the Spaniard managed to hold his serve.
 Even when I had that 0-40 it was really, really amazing. I played an ace. I played an unbelievable forehand down the line, so that was one of the key moments of the match."
The victory takes Nadal to 13 Grand Slam singles titles, one behind Pete Sampras and four behind all-time leader Roger Federer, something he described as "much more than I ever dreamed".

Djokovic conceded that his failure to win the third set had been the pivotal moment in the match.
"It was disappointing that I dropped the third set, even though I felt like, especially in first four or five games, I was the one who was dictating the play," he said.
"But it's all my fault, you know. I made some unforced errors in the crucial moments with forehands and dropped the serve twice when I should not have. Next thing you know, all of a sudden it's two sets to one for him.
"Then he started playing much, much better after that and I obviously could not recover after that loss."
Djokovic won the Australian Open in January but since then has missed out in the finals at Wimbledon and the US Open, and the semi-finals at the French Open.

Tu face Boy: Dammy Krane spotted with American Musician Cee Lo Green

Nigerian pop sensation Dammy Krane just shared a photo of himself with American singer/songwriter Cee Lo Green.
The music act who was in New York for the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards as well as to record some new music, wore a navy long sleeve sweater, Fame logo snapback and a gold necklace.

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PHOTOS: Nigerian Celebrities Posing in Superb Wedding Dresses

Check out Nigerian celebrities modeling bridal dresses at the Imani Swank Pink Champagne Soiree a few weeks back. Which of the wedding dresses is the best one, as per your taste?!

Munachi 'Muna' Abii - rap / hip-hop artiste, songwriter, pageant winner, television presenter and model.

 

 Ufuoma Ejenobor - Nollywood actress, presenter and model
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Ezinne Akudo - Miss Nigeria 2013
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I'm Sorry For Disappointing Nigerians At BBA--Beverly Osu Begs

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Beverly Osu, who was one of Nigeria's representatives at the just-concluded Big Brother Africa, The Chase edition has begged Nigerians to forgive her for the embarrassment she caused the country at the competition.

Speaking with Vanguard after the show, the last child and only daughter of her mother disclosed that the controversies that surrounded her in the House weren't intentional.

"I don’t feel happy about it (the embarrassment) because this was the first time I represented the country in any continental competition. But the fact remains that if you didn’t go for it, you wouldn’t know how it’s in the House.

"I wasn’t there with my cell phone to be able to communicate with the outside world. I was just there alone. I’m sorry for embarrassing my country. I didn’t do it intentionally. My participation in the show was not to embarrass my country. I am a proud Nigerian." Can we let bygone be?

Despite Being Dropped From The Ambassadorial List, Mercy Johnson Still Rejoices With Glo @ 10



Before the Mike Adenuga led Telecommunications Company started using a pot pourri of artistes as his brand ambassadors, one of the most credible personalities as far as the movie industry is concerned who would have lent credibility to the brand ambassadorial phenomenon is Mercy Johnson. Mercy, like Stella Damasus almost got the Glo’s windfall but due to their controversial persona, they couldn’t get a pass mark from the ‘oga at the top’.

Celebrity photos of the week

Sofia Vergara in Los Angeles

Sofia Vergara, who was recently named the highest paid TV actress in Hollywood by Forbes, celebrates with a little retail therapy on Sept. 5, 2013 -- only to take a tumble later. Ouch!

CHILD MARRIAGE: 8-Year-Old Bride Dies After Sex With 40-Years-Old Husband

An eight year old bride identified as Rawan, died in Hardh in the governorate of Hajjah in northwestern Yemen, from internal injuries on her wedding night, bleeding to death after deep vaginal tearing caused by sex with her 40 year old husband, according to a report issued by UPI on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Activists in the region are fighting for forced child marriage to be banned, and they have called for police to arrest the girl's husband and family.
The issue of forced marriage of child brides is a socially accepted custom and is widespread in many rural areas in Yemen.
A February 2009 law set the minimum age for marriage at 17, but it was repealed after some conservative lawmakers called it un-Islamic.
In particular, a prominent Islamic cleric, Abdulmajeed al-Zindani, issued a fatwa in support of the practice, declaring supporters of a ban on child brides to be apostates, and ultimately leading a successful campaign against legislation that would prevent adult men from marrying children.
Legislators have been looking at ways to curb the practice and they have so far been unsuccessful.
Currently the law states that parents should decide when a daughter marries. Unfortunately, reports indicate more than a quarter of Yemen’s females marry before age 15.

D’banj's Versace Baroque Print T-Shirt & Gaga Round Gold Tipped Sunglasses For Cognac, Paris Visit

You have probably heard by now that D'Banj is in Cognac, Paris with his crew as guests of Hennessy.

D'banj	D'banj with brother Kay Switch

The pop star stayed in a luxury room - same room former president of France, Charles De Gaulle stayed when he visited the Chateau de Bagnolet shows off his room in these photos wearing a Versace baroque print t-shirt and Gaga round gold retro 50's style sunglasses. More pics after the cut

Serena Williams wins her 5th US Open

Serena Williams wins her 5th US Open 

 

World No.1 Serena Williams today Sunday September 8th claimed her fifth US Open crown and 17th career grand slam singles title after beating world No. 2 Victoria Azarenka with a 7-5 6-7(6) 6-1.

This victory makes Serena the oldest US Open women's winner since tennis turned professional 45 years ago, eclipsing Australian Margaret Court, who was 31 years when she won the title in 1973. Big congrats to Serena.

Peter & Paul Okoye Get Naughty On Stage

Ladies check this out!

While performing on stage in Calgary, Canada, pop duo P-Square showed off their naughty side.

See how Peter and Paul Okoye decided to get all the ladies excited at the show. Viewer discretion is advised.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes a Stylish Arrival in London

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde took time out from her Italian vacation with her family for an appearance in London.

The Nollywood star is scheduled to attend the I’m Going to Nollywood with Muyiwa show this evening at the Forum, Highgate Road, London, UK.

Just before she dazzles on the red carpet, the star flaunted her easy chic ensemble as she made a stylish touchdown in London. Omosexy rocked a pink blouse, jeans, a beige bag and cream peep toes.

She completed her look with gold hoop earrings, a gold bracelet and dark shades.

The Realist Prism: At G-20, Obama Finds No Political Cover for U.S. Strikes in Syria

President Barack Obama apparently failed to change any minds on Syria when the leaders attending the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, met for a working dinner Thursday night. Instead, according to Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, the divisions over Syria 'were confirmed' at the dinner.

One of the problems facing the Obama team is that there remains widespread skepticism about the veracity of U.S. intelligence claims. Even as lab results from Britain's Porton Down laboratory seem to confirm that sarin gas was used in the attack on three Damascus suburbs on Aug. 21, Russia, along with some other countries, continues to insist that chemical weapons might have been used by the Syrian opposition. So far, the president has not been able to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin or other skeptics that there is solid proof to back up U.S. assertions, in part because Obama did not present his fellow world leaders with clear and convincing evidence, such as satellite imagery or transcripts of intercepted communications. While members of Congress have received more classified briefings, Secretary of State John Kerry has argued that what has been released publicly, and what serves as the basis of the American case at the G-20, is “unprecedented” and “sufficient” to support the U.S. claims. ...

Will you rock Nollywood Star Ini Edo’s New Haircut and Denrele's ....?

New month, new look. Nollywood star Ini Edo has switched up her hair style. The actress debuted a new hair cut. See another picture after the cut.

Nigeria vs Malawi Match Preview: Flames out to spoil Super Eagles' party

The Super Eagles out to prove to Tom Saintfiet and the Flames that they are the champions of Africa in Saturday's crunch World CUp qualifier.

Klop: Mesut ozil is a Granade

 

The 46-year-old has described the German's €50 million move to Arsenal as "a grenade" following his explosive deadline day transfer.

Ozil completed his sensational €50 million switch from Real Madrid just hours before the transfer window slammed shut, making him the most expensive German ever.And while Klopp believes it was an incredible transfer, he nnot understand how Premier League clubs spent more than €600m on new players this summer.
"The transfer of Ozil is incredible," Klopp told Bild. "That doesn't happen often, €50m on the last day. "Mesut is a grenade. Nobody knows why he was sold, maybe Real needed money.

Get-Squared Crooners Become Honorary Calgarians Citizens In Canada

This is when your hard work is giving you benefits. Congrats guys and enjoy your citizenship.
The superstar singers who are currently on their US/Canada Tour, shared the photos and good news on instagram. They said they have been sworn in as honorary Calgarians – an honour bestowed on foreigners who have done very well in their chosen field. They were presented with official white hats after the ceremony. Calgary is the largest city in southern Alberta, Canada and its citizens are called Calgarians.

Check out model Isio Wanogho & Tinsel Star Gideon Okeke cover Complete Fashion Magazine’s September Issue

Model Isio Wanogho and Tinsel TV hunk Gideon Okeke are the muses for the September 2013 issue of Complete Fashion Magazine.

On the cover, Isio is all hair and make-up, while flaunting her curves in a blue dress. She speaks to the magazine on transitioning from a model to an interior designer.

On the reverse cover, Gideon Okeke rocks a black blazer with white lapels, a black shirt and blue pants.