Iroko TV owner hears from absentee father after 33 years

Jason Njoku, internet tycoon and founder of Nigeria’s first successful online television platform, heard from his biological father for the first time in 33 years, according to PMNews

The entrepreneur has never had a relationship with his father and announced on Twitter that his absentee father was trying to make a comeback into his life. Njoku insisted that he was “not having it”.

After 33.2yrs. Having never met the man. My Dad is now calling trying to have a conversation. #nothavingitpic.twitter.com/rxF1Zd36JI

— JasonNjoku (@JasonNjoku) February 13, 2014

Njoku is married to Nollywood actress Mary Remmy and they have a seven-month-old son.

Forbes Africa named Njoku one of Africa’s Top Young Millionaires to watch in 2012.

Faze set to marry in 2014

Former member of Plantashun Boyz , Faze has revealed that he will be getting married in 2014, reports Naij

Faze who has been in a long term relationship, refused to reveal when he will  be getting married.

Faze took a hiatus after his third album Originality, failed before relaunching his career by releasing his fourth album tilted Refazed which flopped.

Faze was part of the defunct Plantashun boyz which included 2face Idibia and Black face. Tuface is the most successful musician after the group broke up.

Nigerian Idol gets two new judges

Nigerian Idol has revealed its three  judges for season four of the show, the judges are Dare Art Alade, Dede Mabiaku and Nneka Egbuna.

Dede Mabiaku is the only judge retained from season 3, and will be combing his experience with that of Dare and Nneka to find the next Nigerian Idol.

Dede Mabiaku combines  afrobeat, highlife and  jazz in his sound and is a  protégé of Fela Kuti. Darey is a singer, song writer,  music producer  and entrepreneur, he is the son of legendary entertainer Art Alade. Nneka is a German-Nigerian hip hop/soul singer and songwriter who spends time between Nigeria and Hamburg.