Nollywood Actress Jennifer Eliogu faces her music career

Nollywood actress Jennifer Eliogu, has returned to the music industry, with the release of a video for her latest single Fantasy

The video, a reggae number, is directed by William Ranieri is her second video release since her return.

Her first single is titled Ifunaya which means love in Igbo.

2face gets goldplated microphone

Music star, 2face Idibia has acquired a gold plated microphone, from the luxury company Malivehood.

The celebrity shared a photo of the microphone on Instagram, the microphone has his name crested on it.

“My new pimped up mic customised by @malivelihood . U 2 much bro” he wrote on Instagram.

Album of unheard Michael Jackson songs to be released in May

Eight previously unreleased songs by the late Michael Jackson will be part of a new album, Xscape, the singer's estate and Sony Music Entertainment's Epic Records said on Monday.

The songs were unearthed from Jackson's archive of recorded material by LA Reid, the chairman and chief executive of Epic Records. Xscape will be released on 13 May.

The new album is the latest venture for Jackson's estate to capitalise on the posthumous popularity of the King of Pop.

Jackson died in 2009 at age 50 in Los Angeles from an overdose of the powerful anaesthetic propofol given to him by his personal physician while he was rehearsing for a series of 50 comeback concerts in London.

The unreleased tracks have been re-produced by the likes of present-day hitmakers Jerome "Jroc" Harmon, who has helped produce hits for Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake, and Norwegian duo Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen, who work under the name Stargate and have produced hits for Rihanna and Selena Gomez.

Top pop producers Rodney Jerkins and John McClain were also enlisted to make the songs sound contemporary in style, Reid said.

One of the songs is called Xscape, which was taken for the album title to continue Jackson's tradition of using a one-word song title on the album for its name, Reid said.

The age of the material or the remaining song names have yet to be released. Hip hop and pop producer Timbaland will be executive producer of the album.

Saidi Balogun storms out of ceremony after losing ‘Best Director’ award

Members of the Yoruba film industry gathered at the Ibadan Civic Centre in Agodi for the third edition of the annual Yoruba Movies Academy Awards (YMAA) on Sunday.

The YMAA is annually put together to celebrate all the success stories of the Yoruba movie industry.

Actor Odunlade Adekola beat Actors Muyiwa Ademola, Femi Adebayo and Yomi Fash Lanso, carting away the best Actor award while Fathia Balogun won the best Actress award as against star Actresses Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo and Ayo Adesanyo. (See full list of winners below)

So here's the gist, Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun, stormed of the event after he discovered he did not win the ‘Best Director’ award.

He was nominated for the movie ‘Alami Ayemi’, alongside Abiodun Olanrewaju, Niji Akanni and Kunle Afod but lost to to Akanni who directed the movie ‘Aramotu’.

Saheed stormed out of the Civic Centre, visibly angry.

Saidi Balogun (middle) was spotted with Odunlade Adekola right before he stormed out of the ceremony venue...

He turned down interview requests from journalists and didn’t bother waving back to fans who chanted his name.

Until the announcement of the winner, he had been chatty.

See full list of winners below:

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
-Kola Ogunmola
-Akinwunmi Ishola
-Duro Ladipo
-Mama Awero

BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE
Muyiwa Ademola in Tangiri
Yomi Fash Lanso in Eja Tutu
Odunade Adekola in Mufu Olosa Oko – Winner
Femi Adebayo in Aiyekoto
Ibrahim Chatta in Onidajo
Muka Ray Eyiwunmi in Ashiru Ejire

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
liz Anjorin in Kofo Tinubu
Ayo Adesanya in Amope Alasela
 Funke Akindele in Ife Gbona
Bimbo Oshin in faderera
Iyabo Ojo in Arinzo
Fathia Balogun in Opo – Winner

BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE
Akin Lewis in Obayeje
Antar Laniyan in Ibinu Oba
Taiwo Hassan in Eni Jogun
Aina Gold in Ika Kan
Dele Odule in Feranmi – Winner
 Olaiya Igwe in Ile Alayo

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Joke Muyiwa in Ayitale – Winner
Ayo Mogaji in Mama Insurance
Dupe Jaiyesimi in Oloja Ere Rose Odika in Tori Ogun
Aisat Abimbola in Mulika Nkako
Iyabo Oko in Ile Alayo

BEST CROSS OVER ACTOR
 Mercy Aigbe in Osas
Kelvin Ikeduba in Adanikanrin- Winner
 Doris Simoen in Gucci Girls
 Rykado Agbor in Iyo Aye
 Toyin Aimaku in Jejeloye

BEST MUSICIAN IN ACTING ROLE
Alabi Pasuma in Irawo Meji – Winner
Saheed Osupa in Labake Omo Oko
Ajoke Cinderella in Shakyra
Sule Alao in Aminatu papapa
 Salawa Abeni in Asiru Ejire
 Remi Aluko in Igba

BEST COMEDY FILM
 Ile alayo
Ijewuru
Olojojo – Winner
Alani baba labake
Iyawo gbajumo

MOST PROMISING ACTOR
Gabriel Afolayan in Aba Meta
Tunde Owokoniran in Penkelemesi – Winner
Damola Olatunji in Adetutu
Big Val Jokotoye in Ika Kan
Austin Emmanuel in Agbara
Korede Wealth in Arole Are

MOST PROMISING ACTRESS
Memunat Yinusa in Mimiano – Winner
Titi Oludipe in Aran
Misola iyun in Adetutu
Tayo Sobola in Arewa Onijogbon
Laitan Ogungbile in Ona Wura

BEST CULTURAL MOVIE
Aramotu- Winner
Tangiri
 Adayeba Ote
Igba Oro
Abeni Alagbo Oru

BEST MARKETER
Toymax Holdings
Olasco Films- Winner
 Coporate Pictures
Almaroof Zainab Ventures
 Lawlah His Grace

ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING
Saidi Balogun in Alami Ayemi
 Adebayo Tijani in Aiyekoto
Abiodun Olanrewaju in Arinzo
 Niji Akanni in Aramotu – Winner
 Kunle Afod in Ika Kan
 Muyideen S. Ayinde in Amope Alasela

BEST PICTURE
Arinzo Aramotu – Winner
Aiyekoto
Alami Aiyemi
Ika kan
Amope Alasela

ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMA
Irawe
Jejeloye
 Gucci Girls
Arole Are
Ona Abayo
Riche Riche – Winner

ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING
 Iyo Aye
Eja Tutu – Winner
Arire Oko Deola
Owu
Ile Alayo
Adetutu

MTN sacks 252 workers

Dwindling revenues appear to be taking their toll  on operators in the telecommunications sector with the loss of more than 2 250 jobs in recent days.

While Etisalat sacked 2 000 workers last week, MTN has announced that 252 engineers have been relieved of their jobs.

Explaining its decision to terminate the employment of the workers, Etisalat said their services were no longer needed in the company.

"Etisalat Nigeria would like to state that there have been recent changes within the organization. Due to these changes, the services of some staff were no longer required.

“We would like to reaffirm that, as responsible corporate citizens, we remain committed to growing and developing our people in line with our core values,” the company said in a statement.

On its part, MTN said the affected engineers were left out following a recent managed services contracts it entered with global telecommunications solutions providers, Ericsson and Huawei.

The contract according to the company, would see Ericsson and Huawei managed MTN infrastructures including base stations while MTN focuses on it core business of providing mobile services.

The company said it took the decision to  focus strictly on areas that would directly impact on its operations, while outsourcing ancillary services to independent service providers.

MTN further explained that it was facing the challenge of not only stagnating revenues but also increasing operating expenses.

It however said that some workers had been absorbed by Ericsson and Huawei.

The fate of the other workers is unclear as a source in the company explained that they might have decided to leave outright rather than transfer their services to other companies.

The source also said that 20 unengaged workers may have fallen short of the requirements of Ericsson and Huawei.

MTN Spokesperson, Funmi Onajide, declined to give further details on the issue. 

Comedian AY throws birthday bash for wifey

Comedian AY threw his "lfe di mma amaka", wifey and mother of his daughter, Michelle a special party to mark her birthday yesterday.
 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia, D'banj, Timaya and several other celebrities gathered to celebrate with the couple.



  
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Danny Young survives car crash

Musician, Danny Young survived a car accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday night, reports NewswireNigeria

 Danny Young’s car collided with another vehicle on his way to the  Ogun State, NYSC orientation camp  in Shagamu.

Danny Young was taken to the hospital

Nigerian Guy proposes to his girlfriend on Arik flight while the plane was airborne

Aww!

While many of the passengers were praying against a crash - to have a safe trip and touch down at their destination in peace, a certain young man, was busy crafting out plans to propose to his woman.

He was given a different seat from his fiancée on the trip but that didn't stop him...he walked down to hers, brought out a ring, popped the question, got everyone aww-ing and clapping and embraced his woman!

One of the passengers, Nkemijika who witnessed the proposal narrated this on twitter hours ago. 

See his tweets and photos below:

Dillish finally admits she's got a crush on Flavour

 

  Dillish Mathews has finally admitted that she has a crush on Flavour!

You know, for some days now, Flavour has been posting some really hot photos of himself and showing off his biceps on Instagrram....well, Dillish a while ago, admitted crushing on the photos...awww! They'l really make a fine couple.

Rape saga continues! Obesere releases photo of the alleged victim in new video

To further prove his innocence about the rape allegation leveled against him by one Ms. Olanike Olaiya, a couple of weeks back, Obesere, has released  a video CD, titled 'Rape Scandal' - it has been in circulation since its release on Monday, March 17, 2014.

So far, the CD has sold thousands of copies!!!

  
“Obesere has released the video CD which explains better what actually transpired between him and his accuser, Nike Olaiya.  I learnt the CD has sold thousands of copies.  Everybody wants to see the face of the girl.  I also learnt that some music promoters and marketers have been lobbying Obesere for the musical video of the incident, which I learnt may be released before the end of the second quarter of the year.  But I think Papa is just waiting for the outcome of the police investigation before going to the studio for the album.”  a source tells Encomium.

On the reason he churned out the CD, Tosibe king, as Obesere is fondly addressed, told Encomium that “I want people, especially my fans, to get a clearer picture of what really happened between myself and Nike Olaiya. 

Also, the inclusion of Alhaja Bola Omo Owo’s interview in the video is to let the public know that I have nothing to hide.  I am sure everybody can recognize me, but I want people to also see the face of Alhaja Omo Owo so that they will all know she’s not a fake person.  Rape Scandal was produced to explain everything in detail.  It wasn’t for monetary reason, but all of a sudden, everybody keeps requesting for a copy.

“By now, Nike should just come out and defend herself.  Her picture is also on the jacket of the CD.  Everybody knows that Papa can never rape and that will never happen. I believe that won’t be the first time Nike will be swindling men.  It’s God that exposed her.  That’s why she is running up and down.  Everybody has seen the face of a scammer.  Very soon, she would show up or be fished out.”

Reacting to the development, Olaiya (the alleged victim) said, “Let them go ahead with their video CDs.  If they like, they should come out with 10 of such, it doesn’t bother me.  Very soon, the whole world will know the truth.  All I know is that sinners won’t go unpunished.  But I thank God I am okay now.”

OMG! POLICE SHUT DAVIDOs CONCERT IN NEW YORK!

 We have two versions of the collapsed show! Below was sent to us direct from New York! The second herein is a press report. Up to you to believe whichever!

Contrary to what Davido tweeted some minutes, that his concert in New York was shut down by the New York PoliceDepartment because of the too much love and support he got from fans, a lot of angry fans have taken to Twitter,Instagram to blast the singer, hurling insults at him for a messed up concert. With some thinking of demanding a refund.

According to one of them, Ronke:
I guess we all should have known better. He’s 21 and he went on stage high and intoxicated! Where they do that at? I’m not an artist and I understand that they do need a little extra something to perform infront of a huge crowd but dude was out of it. I thank God I never waste good money on an outfit for that bastard!

Second Report!

The Police in the United States of America on Friday shut down the much anticipated concert in New York, United States of America by David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.

The seasoned artiste, while expressing his displeasure via Tweeter few hours ago, didn’t give reasons why the concert was halted but felt so bad for not performing.

Shortly before the final closure, Davido’s fans were reportedly trouping to The Pulse 48, the venue of the concert, tagged: New York Spring Mega Concert, before the news hit them that the concert had been cancelled.

Sources said several Nigerian happening crowd in New York left the venue in annoyance after waiting endlessly for the Omo Baba Olowo crooner.

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CAN President, Oristsejafor tells why Pastors are richer than their members in Nigeria

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor recently bared his mind concerning the controversies surrounding churches and their flamboyant pastors.


On why there are so many poor people in churches yet rich pastors, Oritsejafor who recently completed an ultra modern 40,000 capacity church auditorium in Warri, Delta State, said 


“Remember that the pastors are pasturing both the poor and the rich. They are all in the same assembly. Both the poor and the rich, those who have the means in the church take time to be kind to their pastors. That is something most people don’t realize.

They give their pastors money, food and different things. For example, a member of the church goes to his pastor and says, ‘I feel led to give you a car. Take this car.’ Now the pastor has a car. Did he steal it? As I sit here talking to you now, I can tell you that I am training almost 100 people in institutions of higher learning. Nobody is going to broadcast that.

On every 26th of December, I organize what I call poverty alleviation. I have been doing it now for about eight years.”

When asked to explain why churches milk the poor, the CAN president and Senior pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, said: 

"People don’t understand what they say about the church milking the poor. Can a poor man have money to pay tithe? A man who has no job, can he pay tithe? No, he won’t be able to pay. So how do you milk a man who has no milk? In a church, you have both the poor and the rich. It is generally not the poor that finance the church.

It is those with the means. A man, for example, who earns N10,000, how much is his tithe? His tithe is N1,000. A man who earns N500,000, how much is his tithe? His tithe is 10 per cent which is N50,000. How much would you milk from a man who pays a tithe of N1000?

“We won’t say things like this usually because the church is a level-playing ground. Whether you are poor or you are rich, God sees everybody as equal. It is because of a question like this that sometimes, we have to take time to analyse things.

I even hear people say that the poor give money to start schools, but their children cannot go to the schools. How will they give this money when they are poor? The truth is that, the people who actually give this money are those who have the means to do so. Those people make it possible for churches to start schools. Now again, why do churches charge high fees in school? You didn’t ask me that, but I’m just throwing that in free. People must understand that there is a standard." he told PUNCH.

Angelina Jolie buys son a swearing f-bomb toy

Angelina Jolie allowed her 10-year-old son to buy a "foul" swearing toy on Tuesday.

The Maleficent actress visited Bonanza Gifts in Las Vegas earlier this week with five of her six children, and allowed Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox to splash out on new games and gadgets.

Store manager Angie Hurt told Us Weekly magazine:

"The kids were having a good time. They went straight for the toy department and they grabbed their baskets and just started filling up!

"Pax bought a Swearing Finger. It's phonic operated, and it will flip off and it swears. It's really foul! A lot of f-bombs.

"[Angelina] kind of raised an eyebrow, but she didn't say anything to him. I think she just lets them get what they want."

Angelina - who also has 12-year-old son Maddox with partner Brad Pitt - spent several hundred dollars in the store and impressed fellow customers during her 45-minute spree.

Angie added: "She's just regular and normal. I had customers coming up saying 'Oh my God I just walked into Angelina Jolie's family, and everybody was so nice!'"

Gaddafi son asks for forgiveness

Slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saadi has asked Libyans for forgiveness in an interview released by prison authorities three weeks after his extradition from neighbouring Niger.

The videotaped interview, which was aired by state television late Thursday, was filmed by warders at the capital's Al-Hadba prison, where Saadi and several other Gaddafi regime figures are being held, with the blessing of the chief prosecutor, the broadcaster said.

Saadi, who was extradited to face a series of charges including "crimes to keep his father in power" before his overthrow in the Nato-backed uprising of 2011, asked for the "forgiveness of the Libyan people and government".

He admitted without elaborating that he had been behind "acts of destabilisation against the country," the same accusation repeatedly levelled against him by the Tripoli authorities in its long campaign for his extradition from Niger.

Saadi, whose extradition had been strongly opposed by human rights groups concerned that he might face torture in prison, said he had been well treated by his jailers.

"I want to reassure my family," Saadi told the camera, adding that he was speaking on Thursday evening.

"I am doing well, I am in good health and I am being very well treated," he said, sitting at a desk in a blue prison uniform.

Saadi was best known as the head of Libya's football federation and a player who paid his way into Italy's top division.

War crimes

The 40-year-old had been off the radar since fleeing in a convoy to Niger across Libya's southern desert in September 2011.

After hanging up his football boots, Saadi forged a military career, heading an elite unit.

Days after the revolt began in the eastern city of Benghazi, he appeared by his father's side in military uniform, a Kalashnikov assault rifle slung over his shoulder.

Unlike his brothers, however, no information emerged during the eight-month uprising of him taking part in combat.

Saadi's brother, Saif al-Islam, long their father's right-hand man and heir apparent, is also in custody in Libya awaiting trial on a raft of more serious charges which prompted the International Criminal Court to issue a warrant for his arrest for suspected war crimes.

Interpol had issued a "Red Notice" for Saadi, for "allegedly misappropriating properties through force and armed intimidation when he headed the Libyan Football Federation."

Libya had repeatedly called for Saadi's extradition from Niger, which had granted him asylum on "humanitarian" grounds saying it had insufficient guarantees he would have a fair trial.

Niger said it handed over Gaddafi earlier this month, over the objections of human rights groups, because it no longer felt he would face the risk of extrajudicial killing, and because it wanted to improve ties with Libya.