Alicia Keys welcomes second son

Alicia Keys gave birth to son Genesis Ali Dean early Saturday morning. It's baby number two for the Grammy-winner and husband, producer-rapper Swizz Beatz, who are also parents to 4-year-old Egypt Daoud.

The 33-year-old singer shared the news on her Instagram account, Sunday, with a photo of Genesis's footprints. The image also details that the baby was born at 1:52 a.m. and weighs 6 pounds, 5 ounces (2.86 kilograms).

Keys expressed excitement via a Facebook post with the caption, "the joy of joy is joy" and that she is grateful.

Check out the post:

This is Keys Second child with her music producer husband Swizz Beatz, their first son,Egypt Daoud Ibarr Dean is 4 years old.

Dating is weird says Khloé Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian thinks dating "is so weird."

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Lamar Odom, in December 2013 and ended her on-again, off-again relationship with rapper French Montana earlier this month, admits she's still adjusting to being single and doesn't want to rush into another romance.

The reality TV beauty, who celebrated her 30th birthday last June, said: "By the time I hit that age I thought I would have kids and still be married. But because that's not the way it went, you can't sit in a ball and cry.

I had a husband, so I think there's an adjustment period, which I don't want to rush. Dating is so weird."
But Khloé hopes to find long-lasting love again.

She told the February issue of British Cosmopolitan magazine: "I don't crave sex. I talked about it more openly when I was married because it's more comfortable. I crave companionship, I just want to cuddle. I got married at 25 -- I was young, but I loved it. I do like it when you save certain things for your marriage.

Check out Khloe's Cosmopolitan magazine cover as shared by her on Instagram:

I don't think you should treat every guy you're dating like your husband. It doesn't make it special.''

The star moved into a new house with her brother, Rob Kardashian, in Hidden Hills, California earlier this year and finally feels happy again.

She said: "I moved into my new house, which is the first time I've owned a home on my own. It's a big step and my brother lives with me -- I'm so happy about that."

Guess where Kanye wants to be on Xmas!

Los Angeles - Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West are reportedly arguing over where to spend Christmas.

The 37-year-old rapper, who married the reality TV star in Florence, Italy last May, wants them to celebrate their first festive season as newlyweds alone with their 18-month-old daughter, North, in Paris, but the Keeping Up with the Kardashiansbeauty is eager to stay at her mother Kris Jenner's home in Los Angeles.

A source said: "Even though Christmas is a time for family, Kanye doesn't want to spend the holiday with Kim's family at Kris' house.

Kris always has a huge party on Christmas Eve, and Kanye just isn't feeling it this year. He wants to go to
Paris with Kim and North. This would allow him to spend time with them, and also work.

Also Read: No selfies at the dinner table for Kim and Kanye

"But Kim absolutely refuses to even consider spending Christmas in Paris."

The 34-year-old star is especially keen to stay in LA as her older sister Kourtney recently gave birth to her third child.

The insider told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "She has said there will be no way North would be away from the cousins."

Kim is also furious with Kanye after he allegedly left her and North at a Disney on Ice event recently.

The source said: "Kanye bailed after thirty minutes because he had work commitments, including finishing work on the upcoming documentary about his Yeezus concert tour. Kim was absolutely furious with Kanye for leaving after only such a short time."

Johnny Depp to marry on private island

Los Angeles - Johnny Depp has invited a host of his famous friends to spend New Year's Eve with him in the Bahamas.

The 51-year-old actor has sent out invitations to many of his closest pals, including Steven Tyler, Marilyn Manson and Helena Bonham Carter and her partner Tim Burton, to ring in 2015 with him and his fiancée Amber Heard on his private island in the Caribbean.

The usually low-key star's bash held at Amber Beach, which he named after his partner  has sparked speculation among his guests that the party may in fact turn into a surprise wedding between Johnny and Amber, 28.

A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Johnny is normally very low key, so the big New Year party came as a surprise. He's invited most of his closest friends and their families to join him on his island. The highlight will be a big party.

Also Read: Johnny Depp slurs his way through speech

''It could be a straightforward bash but friends have wondered if it could be a ruse to have a wedding without a big fuss.''

The couple always intended to tie the knot at Amber Beach, but no definite date has ever been set.

Johnny and Amber confirmed their engagement in January after less than two years of dating and threw a party to celebrate their betrothal in March.

The Lone Ranger star was previously in a long-term relationship with Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children, daughter Lily-Rose, 15, and son Jack, 12.

Elton John weds partner of 21 years as stars look on

Windsor - British pop superstar Elton John married long-time partner David Furnish in Windsor on Sunday, the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership, with David Beckham and actor Hugh Grant among the guests.

The 67-year-old singer posted a picture on photo-sharing website Instagram of himself and Furnish in blue suits brandishing a pen as they signed a form.

"That's the legal bit done. Now on to the ceremony!" said the caption.

A fleet of luxury cars whisked the A-list guests through the gates of the couple's estate in Windsor, west of London, close to the castle where Queen Elizabeth II spends much of her time.

Former footballer Beckham arrived with his children and wife Victoria while comedian David Walliams was spotted with model wife Lara Stone.

Notting Hill star Hugh Grant made an eye-catching entrance in a Ferrari, with all guests arriving between 12:00 and 13:00 local time (12:00-13:00 GMT).

The Rocket Man musician earlier posted a picture of an invitation on his Instagram page, with the words "Sir Elton John and David Furnish request the pleasure of your company to celebrate their wedding on Sunday the 21st December" written on a background of red roses.

Also Read: Elton John & David Furnish to tie the knot again

It was among the first posts to his newly opened Instagram account.

Other pictures show a view of the couple's estate under the words "Good morning! Nice day for a wedding," and the couple's three-year-old son Zachary holding a teddy bear while they exchange vows.

Both Zachary and the couple's other son, Elijah, 23 months, were ring bearers.

The photographs showed at least 50 guests - reported to include Ed Sheeran, Elizabeth Hurley and Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne - sat in what appeared to be the estate's gallery, in front of art works thought to be by Gilbert & George and Damien Hirst.

Guest Brooklyn Beckham, eldest son of David and Victoria, later posted a photograph of the wedding lunch menu, which included a wild mushroom soup and truffle cream starter followed by beef short rib and caramelised onion pie with roasted potatoes and parsnips in horseradish butter.

Dessert was warm chocolate pudding and vanilla ice cream with wedding cake to follow.

Singer 'proud of British law' 

The singer voiced pride that England and Wales began allowing same-sex marriage in March. Scotland followed suit last week.

John and Furnish - who divide their time between England, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Venice and Nice in the south of France - entered a civil partnership soon after the institution began in Britain in 2005 and have now been together for 21 years.

"I'm very proud of Britain and the laws that we've seen come into existence since we've been together," John told US TV network NBC in March.

"Having our civil partnership was an incredible breakthrough for people that have campaigned for a long time - through the '60s and the '50s in England when it was so hard to be gay and hard to be open about it. And it was a criminal act.

"So for this legislation [gay marriage] to come through is joyous, and we should celebrate it. We shouldn't just say, 'Oh, well we have a civil partnership. We're not going to bother to get married.' We will get married," he said.

The 2005 celebration was a much grander affair, with 650 guests invited.

"Sir Elton", who was knighted in 1998, was ranked number four in the most recent Sunday Times newspaper Rich List of British and Irish musicians, with a personal wealth estimated at £240m.

Early in his career, John hid his sexuality and married a woman. He later became an advocate for gay rights and has been active in the fight against Aids.

- AFP

This is what Kourtney and Scott named their baby boy

Los Angeles - Kourtney Kardashian has named her third child Reign Aston Disick.

The reality TV star gave birth to the latest member of her family on 14 December  and there has been much speculation surrounding the name of her baby boy ever since.

Also Read: Kourtney Kardashian tastefully poses nude for Du Jour magazine

But Kourtney, 35, has ended the rumours by confirming the baby's name on Instagram.

She wrote: ''Madly in love with my little Reign Aston Disick.''



Reign's name is English in origin and means sovereign or ruler, but it remains to be seen whether the decision of Kourtney and her partner Scott Disick leads to it becoming more popular among the US public, as was the case with their eldest son Mason, who was born exactly five years earlier.

The couple also have a two-year-old daughter, Penelope Scotland Disick.

In a recent interview, Kourtney admitted that she enjoys the feeling of being pregnant and is happy to embrace her fuller figure.

She explained: ''I love being pregnant in general. This time I'm more tired than I was the other times. 

''I think it's because I'm always running around and working on different things. But I feel comfortable with how I look and feel. I find a pregnant body to be beautiful and an incredible reminder of what a woman's body is made to do.'' 

Lilian Bach stuns in new photos

One time actress Lilian Bach is still as beautiful as ever! 

She was one of the celebrities that attended Ibinabo Fiberesima's wedding in Rivers state at the weekend, see more photos below:

Oh Tiwa Savage, someone has got a message for you!

Written by Adedayo Ademuwagun

Married people all over the world are expected to behave with some degree of propriety, unless perhaps they’re Kim Kardashian — or Tiwa Savage.

People have been talking about Tiwa Savage’s style before and after she got married. The latest one happened last week after the singer twerked (again), rubbing herself on artiste, Patoranking at the Headies night.

 It wasn’t the first time she’d be twerking on the young man – she did at the Channel O Awards in November when they both performed their collaborative effort, Girly O together. Then two months before, she performed at a gig in London wearing a bodysuit that many thought was plainly preposterous.

One entertainment blogger wrote after pictures from the London gig spread on blogs, “The diva is no doubt channelling her inner sexiness, but the pretty Mavin first lady has been serving constant sultriness almost to a point of obscenity these days! The rather obscene look [at the London gig] appeared tacky and did absolutely nothing for Tiwa’s shape.”

There’s no crime if an artiste is making news for twerking and “channelling her inner sexiness”, as that blogger put it. After all, Miley Cyrus and some others do that. But the thing is, Tiwa Savage is a dozen years older than Miley, and unlike Miley, she’s married.

Tiwa Savage didn’t start like this though. She already had an impressive beginning when she set up her music career in Lagos four years ago. She had done pretty well at X Factor UK, co-written internationally acclaimed songs, backed up for Mary J. Blige and George Michael and graduated from Berklee, a music school whose alumni have won a combined 229 Grammy awards. So she wasn’t just a pretty face with a sexy body. She was a talented singer with a lot of potential, and fans wanted to listen to her music, not look at her butt.

Today she’s grown famous and done really well for herself, but she’s also transformed herself from a promising singer to a sex symbol, building her brand on her erotic appeal rather than her singing ability.

The result is quite obvious. She’s produced only one album in four years. She hasn’t produced a single major hit without Don Jazzy ever. She may be getting awards, but considering the inspiring impression she made when she first surfaced, it looks like Tiwa Savage is not living up to her potential.

Patricia says, “Tiwa doesn’t have to bare her body to get to the top. She can sing, and she’s very likable. I feel she really needs to take another look at her brand and think about if all these years of scanty dressing and erotic gestures have actually paid off for her big time. Let’s face it. She’s not making any great music these days.”

Tiwa Savage is now 34 years old and she’s getting past her prime. Plus she seems to be in the middle of a torrid marriage.

Two months ago, news broke that she and her husband were fighting about cheating and physical abuse. It looked like the marriage was in trouble. A lot of people are appalled by the Tiwa Savage’s  style since she married, and some people feel it’s not helping her marriage.

Ovie says, “Tiwa Savage was like this before she married Teebillz, but the surprising thing is that she’s been even more immodest as a married woman. I don’t see how this is not affecting her marriage. I mean I imagine that I’m Teebillz and I’m sitting in a hall watching my wife, not my girlfriend, my wife, dancing carelessly with another man in front of the public. Any sane husband who really cares about their marriage and his wife’s dignity will certainly object to that. I don’t know why Tiwa is doing all this or why her husband isn’t saying a word about it. Does her husband truly love her? I don’t know, but I guess we all know what it means to love someone.”

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Chris Oyakhilome and daughter perform on stage

Parties affected by the divorce saga that hit the Christ Embassy Church months ago have since moved on.
A few days ago, Pastor Chris Oyakhliome performed on stage with his first daughter, Sharon, at the Christ Embassy 2014 International Pastors’ and Partners’ Conference.


Sharon, who recently turned 21 is a budding gospel musician.
Halfway through the rendition of her hit track “I am excellent”, she called on her dad to join her and together they happily ended the song.

Pastor Anita Oyakhilome who is in the UK was however absent at the conference.
She had recently filed for divorce from her estranged husband, and the founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
Speculations of the split between the couple came to light after church members in London sympathetic to their Pastor Anita, had set up a Facebook page calling out Pastor Chris for being un-Christian in his marriage, and how he has been treating Pastor Anita in the church.
The case is still in court.

Tchidi Chikere welcomes baby

Nollywood stars, Tchidi Chikere and wife, Nuella Njubigbo welcomed their first child on Wednesday in the United States.

He  took to his official Twitter account to share the news with photos of their new bundle of joy named Adachi Testimony Tchidi Chikere.

Also read:Nuella Njubigbo confirms the wedding rumours

"We call her baby Tess. Welcm to our home n d love we hv waitin for u. God has done it. N to my wifey..Teee loves ya!" he  tweeted.

The Producer/Director  already has three children from his former marriage.

He got married to Nuella Njuigbo  on March 29 in Anambra State.

Nuella has denied being the cause of  Tchidi divorcing  his ex-wife, Sophie Chikere.

Seyi Shay is the new face of Hollandia yoghurt

Singer Seyi Shay has gotten her third brand ambassadorship deal with Hollandia Yoghurt.

She announced via her Instagram page on Tuesday that she is the new brand ambassador of the diary product.

" Hey ya'll! Thank Jehova! Its yet another endorsement as Hollandia Yoghurt's Brand Ambassador! "

Seyi Shay who is currently in New York City preparing new music in American hip hop icon, P Diddy’s studio.

Also read: Seyi Shay works on new music at P Diddy studio

The singer shared pictures of herself at  P.Diddy’s 321 Studio House – with the producer and rapper  Swizz Beatz as well as American recording artiste Kelli Pyle.

She is also an Etisalat ambassador and a Bacardi Breezer ambassador.

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Wole Soyinka opens up on how he's been battling cancer

Renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, hasdisclosed his health status.

The maverick writer announced that he was diagnosed of cancer last December.

An expert and Founder of African Cancer Centre, Lagos, Prof. Olu Williams, however assured Soyinka that he would “not die of cancer.”

Williams, who revealed that Soyinka had the disease because of his old age, said the playwright will only “die with the ailment.”

Soyinka, who revealed his cancer status at a press conference at the June 12Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, today, said he had decided to open up so as to create awareness about cancer disease and to help people take measures to prevent it or seek prompt medical attention for cure.

The Nobel Laureate said he survived the silent killer disease because of early detection, treatment and proper dieting, adding that it has also dawned on him that the family has a history of cancer ailment.

He noted that his initial reaction when it dawned on that he has cancer was to see it as one of those challenges and nuisance that should be dealt with, adding that a time he considered it “an unwanted squatter in his body and had to get rid of it whether it is a slow growing one or malignant.”

Soyinka who showed a crest to attest to his surviving the disease, did not reveal to reporters the nature of the cancer he was treated for.

His son, Dr. Olaokun Soyinka, who is also the Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, later told The Nation his father was treated for “prostate cancer.”

Stella Damasus finally opens up on her relationship with Daniel Ademinokan

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For the first-time ever Nollywood actress Stella Damasus is opening up about aspects of her personal life that has dominated the media in the past years.

For over 3 years now, Stella Damasus has never publicly responded nor has she granted an interview to anyone regarding the rumors, gossips and side talks on repeated allegations that she’s a “husband snatcher”. She opens up in an exclusive, down-to-earth interview with Emma Emerson of Golden Icons about her highly publicized and controversial relationship with Daniel Ademinokan.

She also spoke candidly about her personal life including her career, late husband, kids, past relationship with RMD, upcoming projects and several other topics.

The full interview is scheduled to be premiered on December 16, 2014.

Check out the highlights of the interview HERE.

Aww, Davido spoils manager and producer with N30million toys (photos)

Nigeria’s BET award winning pop star, Davido has had a blast of a year so far with outstanding success....and to reward members of his team who have been hugely instrumental to helping him conquer the Nigerian music scene as well as the African landscape in 2014, the singer has unveiled hugely surprising gifts as part of his 22nd birthday give-aways.

Davido splashed over N30m on brand new cars for both his manager, Kamal Ajiboye and his producer, Sheyi Akerele who is better known as Shizzi. 

For his manager, Davido bought a brand new black Mercedes 450 GL valued at N12m while for his producer, Davido got a brand new black Porsch Cayenne valued at N24m. See photos below:

 

Helen Paul delivers baby boy

Famous Nigerian comedian and Television host, Helen Paul has given birth to a baby boy.

The funny woman shared the good news of the birth of her son via her Twitter account.

The Lord has done it again. I just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. #GloWithPride” she tweeted.

The multi-talented entertainer popularly known as Tatafo recently opened a multi-million naira film school which, she said, would enhance the profile of the movie industry.

Also read:Helen Paul launches film academy

The thespian, who is also a Glo ambassador, said the opening of the academy christened "Helen Paul Theatre and Films Academy'', Ogba, was a dream come true, having nurtured the ambition from childhood.

She explained that the effort was also her own contribution to the development of the entertainment sector, and education in general.

The Lord has done it again. I just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.#GloWithPride

— HELEN PAUL (TATAFO) (@HELEN_PAUL) November 24, 2014

Fake female suicide bomber arrested in Kano

A fake female suicide bomber was arrested by the police in Kano after a bomb scare, Vanguardreports.

A strange middle-aged woman in Burqa (veil) was said to be moving suspiciously towards the Kwali Police Division before a police guard asked her to stop but she kept forging forward.

The woman was later arrested after a team of other police personnel overpowered her. She was found to be in possession of used pomade containers and sundry harmless objects.

Also read: Female suicide bomber hits college in Niger State

The security source said that preliminary investigation revealed that the strange women is mentally deranged, but would be confirmed by expert.

Female bombers recently have been responsible for several attacks and deaths recorded in the northern part of the country.

Read more at Vanguard

National Troupe tour comes to a dramatic end

The National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) has concluded its tour of Kogi, Ekiti and Kwara states, reports City Voice

They ended the tour on Monday with a performance at the University of Ilorin.

A drama workshop for students of the Department of Theatre Arts of the university, preceded the staging of a dance drama ‘Ajoyo’ (Celebration).

The Troupe had earlier performed in Lokoja and at the Igbo Community Hall in Kabba, Kogi State on Thursday and Friday.
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Also read:Former NTN director seeks promotion of African arts


They equally put up a show stopping performance in Ado Ekiti and in Iyin Ekiti last Saturday and Sunday.

After the tour the National Troupe are set to  perform at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2014 edition of the Abuja Carnival.

The carnival is scheduled to begin on November 26 and will close on November 29.

Read more at City Voice

Rape: Stephanie Okereke wants brother tried

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus has through a statement had asked the media to leave her alone and let the court decide after her younger brother was accused of allegedly raping a lady.

The actress, who has spent a large part of her career advocating for the rights of women, said that she was heartbroken about the alleged incident.

Also read:Stephanie Linus supports vaginal surgeries for 20 women

She said that it was devastating, and said that it was not fair that some part of the Nigerian media were picking on her because she’s famous and related to the accused.

She asked the media to stop sensational headlines as it was a form of victimization against her.

She asked bloggers and the media who have placed her pictures and name to the alleged rape case to stop.

She asked everyone to patiently wait for the criminal justice system to determine the guilt or innocence of her brother.

-News24

Mercy Aigbe set to open boutique

Nollywood ctress Mercy Aigbe is diversifying and moving into fashion and style.

The popular has joined the ranks of other actresses in the movie industry who have other businesses, with a boutique called MAG DIVAS.

The actress posted a photo on Instagram of herself in her boutique and announced the opening of her store.

Also read:Nollywood actress opens sex shop


"Today's Selfie!!!! In my soon to be opened Shop, " MAG_DIVAS" *Boutique, Accessories, Hair and Cosmetics Shop!!!!! Opening Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!" She posted on Instagram.

Other Nigerian actresses who run boutiques, spas and salons in Lagos  include Iyabo Ojo who runs a spa.

Bisi Ibidapo-Obe who has a sex toy store, Chika Ike, Doris Simeon, Bukky Wright, Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson all run fashion stores.

-News24

Saving The King set to ring in Christmas

Nollywood director, Imoh Umoren directs a new Christmas themed flick titled ‘Saving The King‘

This film is an adaptation of Tunde Leye‘s story ‘If Music Be The Food of Love‘. First published as part of the 12 Days of Christmas series on The Naked Convos.

The screenplay was done by Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi, and is scheduled to be aired on Christmas day on TV stations across Nigeria.

 The story is about how Claudia's Christmas takes a turn she never saw coming, and she will need all her wits to figure out how to save her fiance, Uche within an hour with nothing but Christmas Carols for clues.

Also read:Everything goes wrong in 'Birthday Bash'

Saving The King stars Deyemi Okanlawon, Sika Osei, Shawn Faqua and Seun Ajayi.

Tunde Leye is a the creator of the writing series‘Finding Hubby’, and ‘Tricia’s Nightmare’. 

He also recently published a novel titled ‘Golden Sands’

Davido releases birthday song

Multiple award winning pop star Davido has released a song for his birthday titled Owo Ni Koko.

The Aye singer  will be a year older  on November 21 will be celebrating his  22nd birthday  at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Hotel with members of his HKN Gang.

 The single is believed to be off his yet-to-be-released sophomore album that is expected to drop in the first quarter of 2015.

Also read:Davido to celebrate birthday in Las Vegas

The new song is  a new genre of music which Davido calls ‘Afro House’.

‘Owo ni koko’ which loosely translates to  ‘money is the essence’ in English, is  released on a newly floated label known as Twenty 20 Entertainment.

Listen to song HERE.

Wonder who the past winners of Bigbrother Africa reality TV show are?

On July 31, another exciting season of Mnet’s reality TV show Big Brother Africa (BBA) came to a sizzling end with two winners walking away with $200,000 (about Kshs.18m) each!
Nigeria’s Karen Igho and Zimbabwe’s Wendall Parson were the winners. But who are the former winners, how will Africa remember them and what did they do with the cash?

BBA1 Winner – Cherise Makubale

The first season of Big Brother Africa, featuring 12 housemates from 12 different African countries, premiered to audiences in 42 African countries on Sunday May 25, 2003, and ended on September 7 of the same year, lasting 106 days. It was the first time in the world that the internationally famous program was created using participants of different nationalities from one continent. Mark Pilgrim was the host. When Cherise won, she kicked off a whole new trend for subsequent contestants on the show – especially the women. Winning in the inaugural show, no one knew what Africa was looking for in a winner.

Cherise came into the house, cooked, cleaned and stayed away from the ‘bad’ boys. Africa rewarded her with the $100,000 prize money with most viewers agreeing she represented the true African woman. But that is Africa for you; subsequent housemates like Nigeria’s Offuneka in season 2 and Zambia’s Paloma in season 4 tried to cook, clean and be motherly like Cherise, but Africa rewarded them with a big yawn.
Moving on, Cherise is reportedly living a large and comfortable life in the UK after getting married in October 2008. She is also still involved in charitable ventures in Zambia, although she is hardly seen in her hometown Kitwe.

BBA2 Winner – Richard Bezuidenhout

The second season of Big Brother Africa, featuring 12 housemates from 12 different African countries, premiered August 5, 2007, and ended on November 11 of the same year, lasting 98 days. The show returned from its four year hiatus, with a brand new host, Kabelo "KB" Ngakane. Richard's win is still the most surprising of all that changed everything on the reality TV show. In his case, that was sheer luck. For once, African women chose to empathise with ‘the other woman’. See, Richard came into the house as the only married housemate. Newlywed, by any standards.
But in a matter of weeks, he was cheating on his wife Ricki, with the Angolan model Tatiana Durao. His emotional rollercoaster – tearfully admitting on several occasions that he was falling in love with Tatiana, but also still loved his wife dearly – got Africa talking and prolonging his soap opera.
Because of this – and quite accidentally, I believe – Richard ended up being the last man standing. Richard is reportedly still married to Ricki and they now have a son, Joshua. He has also established his film company in Tanzania, which is doing really well.

BBA3 Winner – Ricardo Venâncio (Ricco)

The third season of Big Brother Africa, featured 12 housemates from 12 different African countries, premiered August 24, 2008, and ended on November 23 of the same year, lasting 91 days. Kabelo "KB" Ngakane returned as host. Ricco, Ricco, Ricco. Someone remind me again; why did he win? I like to think it had something to do with his looks and the fact that he came from Angola, land of Tatiana Durao, the girl who pulled at a few heartstrings the season before Ricco’s when she fell for the wrong man and got burnt for it, while her partner in crime was rewarded in typical African style.
Ricco reportedly relocated to Brazil for studies and he’s also dating.

BBA Revolution winner – Kevin Chuwang Pam

The concluded fourth season of Big Brother Africa, featured 25 housemates from 14 different African countries. The season premiered September 6, 2009, and ended on December 6 of the same year, lasting 91 days. This year, Ikponmwosa "I.K." Osakioduwa took over as the new host. Kevin was the first to walk away with the doubled prize money of $200,000. The pint-sized Nigerian initially showed tendencies of getting on the last nerves of the Pan African viewers with his constant dancing before the mirrors and rapping.
But his fortunes turned around when he started showing interest in Tanzania’s representative in the house, the beautiful Elizabeth Gupta.

As the saga of Kevin trying to get this girl continued, his ratings outside the house soared. At one time, he broke down and sobbed in front of millions of enchanted viewers after yet another rejection from Elizabeth.
Come September 2009 and Kevin was the last man standing, winning the dollars for Nigeria. With the money, he has kick-started a singing career and even released an album. But more importantly, he got himself a wife in no other than the Tanzanian lass Elizabeth, who made an about turn and started loving short, black men with a few dollars to their name!

BBA All Stars winner – Uti Nwachukwu

Big Brother Africa 5 started on July 18, 2010, and ran for 91 days until October 17, 2010. This was an all-star series which featured 14 former Big Brother Africa contestants. For the second time IK was the host.
A year after Kevin won on the reality show, no one expected another Nigerian to win it so soon. But Uti breezed into the house in 2010 and turned out to be the most popular of housemates picked from various seasons of BBA. He had previously featured on season 3, where he was voted out because of his infamous temper tantrums that once saw him trash Big Brother’s house. When he returned for the All Stars season, he was a reformed man. Like his compatriot Kevin, the emotions card played well for Uti.
First, weeks into the game, he got devastating news from home that his father had died. He chose to stay in the game despite that, after reassurances from home that the funeral would be postponed until after his return. In a way, his winning was by many Africans’ way of sending him condolences.
But he also started a cat and mouse romance with Kenya’s beauty Sheila Kwamboka, a development that had Africa keep him longer in the house to see what would happen next.
Before anybody knew it, another Nigerian had won. With the $200,000, Uti has ventured into music, even releasing an album. He has also used his win to make inroads into Nollywood and for his modelling career. As for what happened to Shuti (as the Sheila/Uti romance was codenamed by viewers), it is not clear if the two are still seeing each other.

Big Brother Africa season 6

The sixth season of Big Brother Africa: Amplified ran for 91 days from May 1st, 2011 to 31 July the same year. Bringing together 26 housemates from 14 different African countries, Mnet co-partnered with Cocacola for the series. IK returned as host. This season is the first ever series of Big Brother in the world to have 2 winners.

Big Brother Africa season 7

With the continued success of Big Brother Africa, it is assumed that the 7th series will air sometime in 2012. My fellow BBA Fanatics, are you ready for the next season?

Government sign MOU with film makers

The Federal Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 26 movie producers on Tuesday, reports City Voice

 The federal government said that it was committed to using the creative arts industry as vehicle to boost the nation’s economy.

The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, revealed that President Goodluck Jonathan is  aware of the contribution of creative industry to the economic development of the country.

She said that issues of intellectual property and  quality are paramount and that is why the president thought that he would put this initiative together to support the industry.

The minister said the N215.5 million provided for the film producing segment of the movie industry was to support it to improve on film production in the country.

Okonjo-Iweala said that the industry had so far created no fewer than 200,000 direct and one million indirect jobs worth 250 million dollars.

Read more City Voice

See why Yvonne Nelson hates wearing bras

A Twitter fan has openly supported actress Yvonne Nelson  not wearing a bra, reportsPulse.ng

Ghanaian screen star Yvonne Nelson says her breasts are not big enough to be in a bra.

Yvonne Nelson said that  she prefers leaving them hanging in her dress than putting them through the trauma of housing them in bra.

Ghanaian actress Yvoone Nelson has become the first Ghanaian celebrity to get the new iPhone 6.

Read more at Pulse.ng

Samklef shares hairstyle with his wife

Music producer and singer Samklef took to Instagram to show off his new hairstyle which was inspired by his wife’s own.

The Music producer  recently decided to bury the hatchet after going full blast on Wizkid.

In his series of tweets, Samklef claims that he got paid just N250 000 for his production of 6 tracks in Wizkid’s debut album.

In his annoyance he offered all Wizkid’s instrumentals in his possession for sale, and called the singer ungrateful.

Also read:Samklef buries the hatchet with Wizkid

He also unfollowed Wizkid on Twitter and Instagram on Monday when he first spoke about the matter.

He eventually decided to bury the hatchet  and wrote on his Twitter page.

“Silence no more words from me love wizkid music till tommorow, my favourite track right now is Ojuelegba by @Wizkidayo"

-News24

Rihanna leaves nothing to the imagination

Seems as though Instagram's decision to reinstate Rihanna's account may have come just at the right time for the Bajan beauty as she seems to be covering magazine's all over the world.

The Where Have You Been singer can not quit posting sexy snaps of herself on the pic sharing site, then again who can blame her looking like that? Bad girl RiRi graces the cover of the December issue of Esquire Magazine's UK version and she sure wasn't shy to bare it all for the world to see.

Check out the cover:

ESQUIRE UK #COVER #ukNavy

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:26am PST

Can we have a moment of silence for that body, this girl is smoking hot hot hot!

Check out Rihanna's latest Instagram posts:

- Channel24