Much Ado about Billionaire Femi Otedola's 'cheap' mobile phones

The phones of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, whose father (Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola) was honoured with a fabulous funeral weekends ago, have been the objects of attention. 
According to Encomium, those familiar with mobile phones claim the mogul, who’s President of Forte Oil, enjoys inexpensive phones, with one of them costing less than N5,000!
One of the phones Nokia 6230 can be bought for about N5,000! And the other, Nokia e50, as shown in the pictures, retails for about N7,000.

 The cost of the phones of the money man who’s one of Nigeria’s richest is titillating many observers.
Many applaud the choice of inexpensive phones, saluting the 49 year-old Lagos-born magnate as prudent and simple.
   
But some are saying that the billionaire could do better by using modern and expensive phones since he can easily afford it.  Aficionados believe Otedola could well afford aVertu (which cost over N1 million)! However, since the pictures don’t actually show the ‘face’ of the phone, they might be ‘coded’ (and very expensive).

Otedola, a stylish man who adorns only whitebuba and sokoto brocade to official and social functions in Nigeria, has a magnificent house in Ikoyi (Lagos) valued at billions of Naira.
His Knightsbridge flat, London (the United Kingdom), is a statement in opulence.
Lover of Mercedes Benz vehicles, he also parades a luxury yacht anchored in front ofZenon Place, Walter Carrington, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Gospel singer Kefee Branama is dead

Oh no, this is so sad....Kefee Obareki Don Momoh is dead, she never got out of the coma

She passed on in the early hours of today, after being in coma for weeks  in an undisclosed American hospital. 
She  went into a coma after collapsing on a 14-hour flight about a two weeks ago - a  close family source revealed she was diagnosed of having pre-eclampsia – pregnancy induced high blood pressure. 
OAP Yaw, a close friend of her husband, OAP Teddy Don Momoh confirmed the news on Wazobia Fm this morning, saying “One of her our very own is dead….may her soul rest in peace”..several other entertainers have confirmed it.
Kefee - whose music career started at age eight in her church choir, was famous for her gospel songs 'Branama' and 'Kokoroko'.
Until her death, she resided happily with her husband in the US, pursud courses in video production and directing and managed her restaurant - Branama Kitchen - in Lagos. 
Her management/family is yet to make any official statement but condolence messages have started pouring in.
She was in her early 30s. 
May her soul rest in peace.

Singer Kefee wasn't pregnant! She died of Lungs Failure - Family release statement

Kefee didn't die of pre-eclampsia as initially reported, but Lungs failure.
 
Her UK manager, Adeline Adelicious Adebayo sent in a press statement confirming her death on behalf of her family.
“On behalf of the family….It is with a great sadness but grateful hearts that we announce the passing to glory due to lungs failure this morning of our God’s mouth piece, chorus leader, daughter, wife, sister, friend Kefee Branama Queen … May her beautiful, gentle and precious soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!! In contrast to all earlier rumors and stories in circulation, I do state that Kefee wasn’t 6 months pregnant and neither did she have pre-eclampsia.” the press statement reads.

Olamide blasts musicians for segregation

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.

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.

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

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.

Olamide slams Island vs Mainland segregation in the music industry

 Lol...I guess the musicians now interact based on where they stay..Lagos Island vs mainland...Some feel if you don't live on the Island, you aren't classy or posh enough...He used rapper, Illbliss's face to depict his post...

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.

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!

Nigerian teenager emerges youngest councillor in UK

A 19-year old Nigerian teenager, Aisha Eniola and final year student of Mass Communication, who resides in the United Kingdom has emerged the youngest councillor in UK. 

She had the highest overall votes of 2,160 beating her other counterparts who had 459 and 313, to emerge the 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.

Nollywood releases two movies on Abducted Chibok girls

Remember when the unfortunate Aluu4 incident happened, they released a movie a few weeks later, now they already have two movies on the missing Chibok girls...Insensitive...

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. 

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