Naija Entertainment: August 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

2Face, Akon drop hot new single

Barely two months after he jointly won the much coveted Africa’s Best Act with fellow country man D’Banj at the 2011 edition of Black Entertainment Awards, 2face Idibia is set to explode again.

Usain Bolt’s shocking DQ ends three-year reign in 100

Usain Bolt had another stunning performance in the world championships. This time, it didn't involve him crossing the finish line in the fastest time ever recorded.

Armed bandits attack Nollywood actor

Popular Yoruba actor, Muka Ray was last Monday night attacked by gun men in his Ikorodu home. But he was not injured.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Is World's 87th Most Powerful Woman

Former World Bank MD and current Minister of Finance, 57 year old Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was named the 87th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.The only Nigerian in the list.

Mercy Johnson's fiance secures divorce from estranged wife

Mercy Johnson's PR agency, Big Sam just confirmed to me that Prince Odianosen Okojie has formally divorced his estranged wife, Lovely Okojie.

Ghana's Most Controversial Actress, Yvonne Nelson Will Be Chief Bridesmaid At Mercy Johnson's Wedding

A close friend of Mercy Johnson, Yvonne Nelson will be the Chief Bridesmaid at her wedding. Mercy Johnson's publicist revealed this via micro-blogging site, twitter.

Steve Jobs stepped down as Apple CEO on Wednesday. Here is his resignation letter.

Mercy Johnson is getting married this Saturday

Read the official statement from her publicist below...

There are reports that Banks Omishore of the Washington DC US based SoSo Selective Entertainment recently took to Twitter to make complaints about Banky W and EME refusal to make refunds of financial commitments he made into the the planned but failed EME’s Empire World order tour. It is gathered that since the series of event planned to follow after Wizkid’s album concert failed due to reasons reported to be denial of visa to the singer Wizkid, Banky W and EME team has refused to make a refund to Mr Banks Omishore.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith: 'We Are Still Together'

Will and Jada Smith have issued a statement confirming they are still together after a report surfaced on Tuesday suggesting their 13-year marriage had come to an end.

As 9ice jams with Ruggedman

Come later this month, a night of music and undiluted entertainment has been billed to shake the foundations of the ancient city of Ibadan.

Daddy Wizkid keeps mum on pregnancy.

21 year old Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid has grown from a boy into a man by impregnating an undergraduate named Sola. According to the reports, Sola who resides in Magodo, Lagos was studying in the University of Ghana, Legon and has delivered a baby girl for the young rapper.

Jay z and Kanye west's watch the throne debuts at No 1 on Billboard 200

Jay Z and Kanye west's"Watch the Throne" arrives as expected at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, selling 436,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Halle Berry is still sizzling at age 45

Halle Berry rocks a bikini while celebrating her 45th birthday at the beach.

Top Ten Cheapest Celebrity Tippers

Not all famous people are generous.I'm not saying every fabulously wealthy person has to be as generous as Johnny Depp, who while filming Public Enemies reportedly enjoyed a $2,600 meal with friends and left a $1,500 tip. And in 2009, Depp is said to have handed a lucky waiter a $4,000 tip.

But a lot more is expected.Tiger Woods might no longer be top of Golf World Rankings but he is the number one in the worst celebrity tipper in America.

Check out the Top Ten Cheapest Celebrity Tippers

Ex-Vice President Augustus Aikhomu is Dead

Former military Vice President under IBB (1986 to 1993), and one-time Chief of General Staff, Retired Admiral Augustus Aikhomu has died. He died today after a prolonged illness. He was 71 years old.

The kidnappers of John Obi Mikel’s father have demanded a “sizeable” ransom for his release, the Chelsea midfielder’s representatives confirmed in a statement on Thursday.

Following the success of the #Enigma competition we at Mo’Hits Records have decided to give a chance to people with different kinds of talent – Dance, Comedy or anything Entertaining…

The talk of the world right now is the story of how Taye Taiwo became the highest paid footballer in Nigeria’s firmament.

JJC/Skillz needs no introduction. He is a producer, rapper, DJ, song writer, a founding member of the popular UK group, Big Brovaz, founder of JJC and the 419 Squad, and president of Backbone record, which was once home to D'Banj and Don Jazzy. Skillz tells a reporter how he was betrayed by D'Banj and Don Jazzy

Kween holds album listening party

Jebele crooner and mother of two Kween Onokala who recently re-surfaced on the Nigerian music scene has held her much anticipated album listening party in Lagos.

New Video: Jay Z, Kanye West - Otis

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Big Boi arrested for drug possession

Rapper Big Boi was arrested for possession of ecstasy and viagara recently in Miami. Looks like Big Boi had a wild weekend in Miami, and he capped it off spending a few hours in jail today.

Comedian Basketmouth's wife delivers baby girl

Elsie Uzoma Okpocha, the beautiful wife of comedian Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, has given birth to a baby girl in the US. She gave birth on August 5th, 2011 and the couple's new bundle of joy have already been named Janelle.

Bright and Elsie, who got married in Nov 2010, already have a son named Jason. Big congrats to them.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Breaking News: Veteran actor Sam Loco Efe dies

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, Sam Loco Efe is dead. The 66 year-old actor died today in his hotel room at Rapour Hotel, Amakaohai, along Orlu road, Owerri, Imo State shortly after returning from location. So sad! May his soul rest in peace...amen.

Marc Anthony to Jennifer Lopez: ‘Please come back’

Jennifer Lopez’s husband, Marc Anthony, is suffering from mood swings these days, a situation brought about by the separation from his wife. “His mood shifts from blaming her, to begging her to take him back, and to telling her she is destroying his life, a source remarked.

Bishop David Oyedepo Puts Up Two Private Jets For Sale

A few months ago, bishop Oyedepo acquired his fourth private jet, a Gulfstream V, worth millions of dollars. The story now is that the Bishop has put up two of his private jets for sale. Reliable sources say the reason for the sale is the cost of maintaining four jets which costs millions of naira.

Kcee makes solo debut with 'Now I know" video

KCEE former member of the defunct singing duo KC Presh has come out to release his debut work ‘Now I know‘ accompanied with a video.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Central Bank revokes licences of Afribank, Spring Bank, and BankPHB

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of Afribank, Spring Bank, and BankPHB, as they have not shown capacity and ability to recapitalise before the September 30 deadline.