Rapper, Olamide on Wednesday blasted some Nigerian artists who form cliques and look down on others.
Olamide expressed his disdain in a humourous way on Instagram, accusing artists of forming circus at events.
“The look on my face when I am at an event and I see musicians forming circus .. Island circus and mainland circus.I just cack(sit) where normal people sit .. To whom it may concern” he wrote on Instagram
He also advised people never to look down on anyone.
"Rich or poor. We are one my people. Don't let anybody oppress you. all na leg over.Make dem go buga dangote," he wrote in another Instagram update.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
D’Banj becomes Heritage Bank ambassador
Music star D’Banj has become a brand ambassador of Heritage Bank, according to his manager Tony Nwankalor on Instagram.
The kokomaster signed the contract on his birthday, which was on June 9.
Dbanj is the Nigeria’s first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace, and ONE campaign ambassador.
The kokomaster signed the contract on his birthday, which was on June 9.
Dbanj is the Nigeria’s first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace, and ONE campaign ambassador.
Rita Dominic’s film clinches award at Nollywood week in Paris
Rita Dominic’s The Meeting had to fly past the highly acclaimed Biyi Bamdele’s Half Of a Yellow Sun to win the ‘People’s Choice‘ Award at the just concluded Nollywood Week held in Paris, France.
As part of the incentives for winning the award, the film will be shown at the 2015 African Culture Festival.
Other films that were nominated included, Ashionye Raccah’s Journey To Self and Michelle Bello’s Flower Girl
As part of the incentives for winning the award, the film will be shown at the 2015 African Culture Festival.
Other films that were nominated included, Ashionye Raccah’s Journey To Self and Michelle Bello’s Flower Girl
Phyno and Flavour shoot video for Authe
Phyno and Flavour have taken advantage of the trip to Durban, South Africa for the MTV African Music Awards(MAMA), to shoot the video of Phyno’s Authe(Authetntic) single featuring Flavour.
The song is off Phyno’s debut album No Guts No Glory, which came out in the first quarter of 2014.
The video shoot in Durban comes just days after Flavour won Best Live Act at the 2014 MAMA.
The song is off Phyno’s debut album No Guts No Glory, which came out in the first quarter of 2014.
The video shoot in Durban comes just days after Flavour won Best Live Act at the 2014 MAMA.
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Olamide slams Island vs Mainland segregation in the music industry
Aww! Wizkid dedicates new song to his mum, fans (Listen, Download)
Have you heard Wizkid's newest track 'Joy'...WE love it..it's so cooooooool!!!!
Wizkid's 'Joy' is a wonderful true life story - he not only sings about his relationship with his mother but also appreciates people who have been there for him starting from his mother. It looks like a Bob Marley‘s “No Woman No Cry.” cover. Even Davido had to tweet this at him: "Joy by@wizkidayo great song!! Inspiring!!! U be legend g!!!"
"In the early 90s, that was the beginning, mama had me, she was definitely smiling...finally a boy, she was very very happy, she had prayed for this with the love of her life eh..she called me Grace, she called Blessing, she look into my eyes, called me love of her life, I wish I could go back and feel what she felt...she felt nothing but Joy...Joy nothing but Joy, every day of her life, nothing but Joy.
When I was a little boy, mama told me boy chase your dreams, and keep believing and the sky would be your beginning....she told me love would set me free...." So beautiful lyrics! You can download it HERE.
Wizkid's 'Joy' is a wonderful true life story - he not only sings about his relationship with his mother but also appreciates people who have been there for him starting from his mother. It looks like a Bob Marley‘s “No Woman No Cry.” cover. Even Davido had to tweet this at him: "Joy by
"In the early 90s, that was the beginning, mama had me, she was definitely smiling...finally a boy, she was very very happy, she had prayed for this with the love of her life eh..she called me Grace, she called Blessing, she look into my eyes, called me love of her life, I wish I could go back and feel what she felt...she felt nothing but Joy...Joy nothing but Joy, every day of her life, nothing but Joy.
When I was a little boy, mama told me boy chase your dreams, and keep believing and the sky would be your beginning....she told me love would set me free...." So beautiful lyrics! You can download it HERE.
Whoop, Singer Kefee wakes from her COMA!
Whoop, our prayers have been answered, she is now out of her Coma!
The Kokoroko singer, Kefee who was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and has been in coma for weeks now is finally awake!
Although not much is known as at the time of this report, but close sources say she is awake and asking after her family members and friends.
Details shortly!
The Kokoroko singer, Kefee who was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and has been in coma for weeks now is finally awake!
Although not much is known as at the time of this report, but close sources say she is awake and asking after her family members and friends.
Details shortly!
Nigerian teenager emerges youngest councillor in UK
Taking after her father who was once a councillor, Eniola who represents the Harlesden Ward, won the residents of the ward over with her intelligence which showed through during the pre-election debates.
"I hope my victory will encourage other young people to participate in politics" she said.
Jim Iyke plays SMART when asked about his affair with Nadia Buari and T.B Joshua in new interview
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke recently had a chat with Emma Emerson of Golden Icons where they discussed a range of issues that has never been shared with the public media.
In the 90 minute long interview the actor took his time to respond to the questions thrown at him including some personal issues such as the loss of his mum, his engagement to Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari, the spiritual ‘deliverance’ at Prophet T.B Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), breakup with ex-fiance Keturah Hamilton, and of-course, his reality TV show.
The video was long but here are some quick points I could transcribe!
When asked to talk about his ex-girlfriend, Kenturah Hamilton and their nasty break up, he said "Kenturah was amazing....everything she said against me was out of emotion...she said it out of emotion, she didn't mean it cos we lived well. I could control my mouth and emotions, that's why I ddn't say a word to the media about it but she couldn't and i don't blame her for that. In time wounds heal, you wuld realize that some people r not meant to be in your life....but the truth is, my history will never be complete without her. "
On TB Joshua deliverance "You know they said he paid me N50million for that, may be they are right, it could be that that was happened or on the other hand, maybe I was really delivered, so it's left for them (Nigerians) to decide what to believe.
On if Nadia forced him to attend TB Joshua's church: "That's d dumbest notion i have heard all my life...that Nadia sent me to his church...why would a normal man agree to let his woman's pastor lay his hand on him, come on...but then again, it's left to them to decide what to believe."
Engagement to Nadia Buari "People say it's a gimmick to sell my reality show, well it could be true, and some say I can't spend that much on a ring, well they could be right or maybe I really engaged to her because she is outstanding, who knows...the only two people that know the truth - Nadia and me. If I say yes the engagement is real, people will still attack me and say it is a lie and if i say no, another set of people will still talk so let them keep talking. We are both actors. "
You can watch some parts of the video HERE, HERE and HERE.
Engagement to Nadia Buari "People say it's a gimmick to sell my reality show, well it could be true, and some say I can't spend that much on a ring, well they could be right or maybe I really engaged to her because she is outstanding, who knows...the only two people that know the truth - Nadia and me. If I say yes the engagement is real, people will still attack me and say it is a lie and if i say no, another set of people will still talk so let them keep talking. We are both actors. "
You can watch some parts of the video HERE, HERE and HERE.
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Nollywood releases two movies on Abducted Chibok girls
Jennifer Lopez reportedly asked advice from her ex-husband before she split from Casper Smart
Jennifer Lopez reportedly sought advice from ex-husband Marc Anthony before splitting with Casper Smart.
The 44-year-old singer allegedly turned to the actor, 45, with whom she has six-year-old twins Max and Emme, before she decided to call time on her two-and-a-half-year relationship with the 27-year-old dancer earlier this month.
A source told E! News: "One person she got advice from is her ex Marc (...) He's been supportive and great through this all."
However, despite their split, the On The Floor hitmaker is determined to stay friends with the choreographer as her kids have developed a bond with him.
The source explained: "She will definitely still keep things civil and actually still loves him. The hard part is the kids love him too. He has become a part of her family.
"It's not going to be one of those breakups where you never see them together again."
Meanwhile, in recent weeks, Casper has been accused of cheating on the star with transsexual bikini model Sofie Vissa, whom he met and exchanged sexual messages with online first.
However, Casper has denied the allegations and subsequent claims involving a second transgender model.
The former couple were first linked together in November 2011, just a few months after the singer split from Marc.
The 44-year-old singer allegedly turned to the actor, 45, with whom she has six-year-old twins Max and Emme, before she decided to call time on her two-and-a-half-year relationship with the 27-year-old dancer earlier this month.
A source told E! News: "One person she got advice from is her ex Marc (...) He's been supportive and great through this all."
However, despite their split, the On The Floor hitmaker is determined to stay friends with the choreographer as her kids have developed a bond with him.
The source explained: "She will definitely still keep things civil and actually still loves him. The hard part is the kids love him too. He has become a part of her family.
"It's not going to be one of those breakups where you never see them together again."
Meanwhile, in recent weeks, Casper has been accused of cheating on the star with transsexual bikini model Sofie Vissa, whom he met and exchanged sexual messages with online first.
However, Casper has denied the allegations and subsequent claims involving a second transgender model.
The former couple were first linked together in November 2011, just a few months after the singer split from Marc.
APC not deterred by Edo defections
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, accused some members of the State House of Assembly who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of collecting N50 million each from the ruling party.
Addressing youths during a peaceful protest to the Government House, he said government was undisturbed with the "shenanigans" of the defected lawmakers.
“I thank you for recognizing that we all went round to campaign for these people who have decided to sell their mandate for Naira and kobo. What is sickening is that they are young men who should be anxious to break from the past.
“However because they believed they do not have any chance of being re-elected in February next year, because they have either done two terms or because of their poor performance, they know their constituency will not re-nominate them, they now decided to benefit from the desperation in different parts of the country to sell their mandate for N50 million each," Oshiomhole said.
He alleged the defectors collected advance payment of N35 million and some were buying new vehicles and others are rebuilding their hotels.
"Suddenly money is flowing," he said.
The Governor said there was no cause for alarm because many of the defected lawmakers could not win election on their own merit in their own booth.
“They were voted for as ACN with the broom. If you were vote for as ACN, with the broom, how can you now go and replace it with an umbrella that is torn and abandoned. People with little minds will think that they can sell their constituents with thirty-five million or fifty million depending on when they will get their balance."
He added," As far as I am concerned, we are stronger. Edo politics will be cleaned up and the cleaning is already here” he said.
PDP and APC have both been hit by defections ahead of the next general election
Addressing youths during a peaceful protest to the Government House, he said government was undisturbed with the "shenanigans" of the defected lawmakers.
“I thank you for recognizing that we all went round to campaign for these people who have decided to sell their mandate for Naira and kobo. What is sickening is that they are young men who should be anxious to break from the past.
“However because they believed they do not have any chance of being re-elected in February next year, because they have either done two terms or because of their poor performance, they know their constituency will not re-nominate them, they now decided to benefit from the desperation in different parts of the country to sell their mandate for N50 million each," Oshiomhole said.
He alleged the defectors collected advance payment of N35 million and some were buying new vehicles and others are rebuilding their hotels.
"Suddenly money is flowing," he said.
The Governor said there was no cause for alarm because many of the defected lawmakers could not win election on their own merit in their own booth.
“They were voted for as ACN with the broom. If you were vote for as ACN, with the broom, how can you now go and replace it with an umbrella that is torn and abandoned. People with little minds will think that they can sell their constituents with thirty-five million or fifty million depending on when they will get their balance."
He added," As far as I am concerned, we are stronger. Edo politics will be cleaned up and the cleaning is already here” he said.
PDP and APC have both been hit by defections ahead of the next general election
LOL! Toyin Aimakhu denies dissing Stella Damasus, calls the tweet a 'recitation'
Hours ago, Toyin Aimakhu in a tweet called out a certain madam whom we assumed was 'Stella Damasus"."Madam NIGERIA is my country nobody is killing anyone cos no be only u do video...#visadonexpire #bringoursonback #attentionseeker #luvustill" .she tweeted yesterday.
Well, the actress now says the tweet is a recitation and not a diss at Stella Damasus.
Some moments ago, she posted "My attention was drawn to a tweet I tweeted yesterday pls O i wasn't referring to anyone o is a poem o I'm reciting it ni o pls oo."
Actor who named his twins "Nollywood and Hollywood" reveals why he did so
In a press statement sent to BON, the actor revealed why he named his babies - Nollywood and Hollywood.
Read statement below:
"The level of hypocrisy in Nigeria is just too high or how do I explain the attack I and my wife have received on different blogs for adding Nollywood & HOLLYWOOD among the names we gave our bundles of Joy : King Praise Micheal Victor Tochukwu Jesuogbo Iyinoluwa Hollywood & Queen Grace Michelle Victoria Peculia Chimamaka Jesukomeh Opeoluwa Nollywood .
I guess all those who condemned us have been so blinded by Hatred that they couldn’t see all other names but the HOLLYWOOD and Nollywood…Anyway thanks for noticing me my wife and our children, but What is really bad in those two names?
It always come with different interpretations depending on how every one percieve it from there stand point …..
Most people who criticise the names gave their reason , they said ;the two industries (HOLLYWOOD & NOLLYWOOD) are synonymous with immorality .
And I wonder if they are truly alright at all because if they are normal they will know that despite some of the negative reports from Nollywood,It is safe for Nigerians to declare Nollywood day because this is an industry that has consistently put our name in the world map and when you are fortunate to travel out of Nigeria.
Then you will realise we Nigerians are the only people that are not proud of NOLLYWOOD.If we choose to look inward then queations like ; where and What would have been of Names like,
Tonto Dike, Mercy Johson, Jim Iyke Kevin Ikeduba , Odun Adekola , in a country where unemployment is at it highest level.
I for one will still be in the back street of Mushin hussling or dead like 35 of my childhood friends who all died between 1990 – 1995 around wuraola in pako Eleja Area because they all decided to take the short-cut (armed robbery). But thanks to Nollywood, I am now Femi Ogedengbe! It is a pity that people will seat in the comfort of there homes,hide behind the freedom that such platform as Facebook and all other social network provide to judge the logic behind the actions of people they don’t know.
Here in Nigerian there is a town called Umuagwo & Umueke (descendants of snakes) and you don’t think that is weird enough but some of you whose family names are something around the neighbourhood of Esubiyi,Sango these and Ogun that Join in condeming a name that has its origin in such a vibrant industry as Nollywood that has engage more Nigerian youth in one way or the other and have helped in no small measure in putting smile on our collective faces unlike the Nigeria corrupt politicians who we shamelessly sing their praise ..
In as much as I appreciate everyone who congratulated me and my wife Nkechi Diane,the matter wey dey face Nigeria pass Femi Ogedengbe name pikinses Nollywood & Nollywood.
Abi Na bro’s Boko “insecurity” Haram we want talk about abi na corruorion we wan yan…In my little way I have addressed the issue of corrupt politician in my 1994 movie (Tear of the GHETTO)
What have you all done to show your displeasure ?
Nothing but you wan carry placards to protest my children names …..uncles and aunts make una park well oh …Long live Nigeria”
Read what "The Times" wrote about Tiwa Savage and her 'Wanted' video
International website, The Times, a few hours ago published a report on Tiwa Savage and it's on their front page!
Read the report below:
Nigerian pop star Tiwa Savage has copped lots of flak of late - and been called all sorts of names - for her latest, racy, music video.
But when she was named female artist of the year at Saturday's MTV Africa Music Awards, in Durban, she made a point of bringing out the one person who has supported her even when the video for Wanted (and Love Me, Love Me) attracted the disapproval of TV broadcasters and parents - her husband, Tunji Balogun.
She spoke to The Times about the backlash against her, and the slut-shaming of other international female pop stars such as Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé.
"[Being sexual] is something we're comfortable with behind closed doors but very uncomfortable with in public," she said. "But, fortunately, as artists we have the platform to do things that a lot of people might not be able to do. I felt like I was at a stage in my life at which I was very comfortable in my skin.
"I'd worked on my body and I wanted to do a video that was pushing the envelope - that would have people talking and open up a conversation."
Savage was recently the subject of an open letter by a Nigerian housewife, who advised her "not to give in to the pressure of the 'sex sells' attitude in the music industry", and not to "add to the factors contributing to societal decadence", and even "I didn't want to say this, but a husband who truly loves you is supposed to protect his wares and not make you do whatever to stay in the public eye".
In the video she writhes and gyrates suggestively in a skin-toned onesie and gold high heels like Kelly Rowland in Lay It On Me.
Savage said her video was clearly rated for people over 18.
"I feel that while being a role model I also need to explore my life as a woman and target the adult market.
"There are a lot of people who love the video and are inspired. You learn you can't please everyone, so you do what feels right at the time."
She said she wasn't surprised that some broadcasters had censored the video.
"A lot of times you look at an artist and you think what they do on stage is their lifestyle, but just because we portray a certain thing on stage doesn't mean when we get off the stage we sleep with every guy we see," she said.
"It's just a persona. I don't think anyone can look at my life and see any scandal.
"That's what parents should be teaching their children. Whether Tiwa Savage does it or not, they will have access to certain things that are bad, so we need to teach them how to decide between good and bad."
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