VIDEO Premiere: Lágbájá – Omo Jayejaye

Veteran Yoruba Actor, Akin Ogungbe Dies At 78

The death has been reported of veteran actor, Akin Ogungbe who died in the early hours of today, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the age of 78.

Zig Ziglar dies at 86

 Zig Ziglar passed from this world today after a short bout with pneumonia. Though his time on earth has ended, he is speaking with Jesus now in his heavenly home.  

The angels in heaven are rejoicing and his family is celebrating a life well lived.Ziglar was known for corporate training and motivational speeches that aimed to improve people's personal lives and careers.

His company includes more than a dozen other speakers who advocate "The Ziglar Way." Ziglar wrote more than 30 books, including "See You at the Top" and "Over the Top."

Stella Damasus denies dumping acting

It is no longer news that sultry actress turned singer, Stella Damasus, now lives in the capital city of Abuja. The popular actress who exolained reason for her relocation said, “Abuja makes her think properly’’ but sources persist that the main reason she did so was to pursue a number of projects she has been handling of late.

VIDEO: Ruggedman ft Terry G – PUSH

Omotola's Reality Show Begins Dec.6th

Omotola's reality show, ''The Real Me" will start showing on AfricaMagic Entertainment on the 6th of Dec. New episode starts every Thursday (18:30/21:00 CAT) for 13 weeks.

VIDEO: Ice Prince – More – (Prod By Chopstix)

Mercy Johnson, hubby jet out to the US

Heavily-pregnant Mercy Johnson and her husband were sighted last weekend at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. 

The amiable couple were on their way to the USA. Mercy is expected to be delivered of her first child in an American hospital. The couple does not want to take any chances. And it’s the wish of the top actress to have her baby in the US.”

Nigeria Dominates The Channel O Music Video Awards 2012 (View Winners’ List)

• Most Gifted Video of the Year: D’Banj – Oliver Twist.
• Most Gifted Male Video: D’Banj – Oliver Twist
• Most Gifted Female Video: Zahara – Loliwe
• Most Gifted Newcomer: Davido – Dami Duro
• Most Gifted Duo, Group or Featuring Video: P-Square – Chop My Money ft Akon & May D
• Most Gifted Dance Video: DJ Cleo – Facebook
• Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video: Buffalo Souljah & Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa
• Most Gifted Afro Pop Video: BrymO – Ara
• Most Gifted Kwaito Video: EES ft Mandoza – Ayoba
• Most Gifted R&B Video: Flavour ft Tiwa Savage – Oyi (Remix)
• Most Gifted Hip Hop Video: Ice Prince – Superstar
• Most Gifted South Video: Cashtime Fam – Shut It Down (Stundee)
• Most Gifted West African Video: D-Black ft Mo’Cheddah – Falling
• Most Gifted East African Video:  AY ft Sauti Sol – I Don’t Want to Be Alone.
• *Special Recognition Award - Oskido*

Wande Coal denies floating record label

Marvin Record artiste, Wande Coal, has denied the rumour making the rounds that he is set to inaugurate his own record label called ‘Black Diamond’. 

TuFace Idibia embraces nightclub business

It is no longer news that Tuface has secretly married Annie McCauley, his long time girl friend and the mother of his daughter – Isabella.

Lara George gets baby girl

Award-winning singer of Ijoba Orun, Lara George, recently had her second child. Her first child is a boy and Lara is so elated after the safe delivery of her baby girl in America.

Lara, who studied architecture at the University of Lagos, Akoka, was a former member of the group Kush. Lara is happily married to Gbenga George, a legal practitioner and music entrepreneur. 

Mother and child are expected back from the USA soon. 

Video : P Square - Alingo

This video is like nothing you've seen before from P Square, they just keep raising up the bar. 

The video is fun packed, with fantastic dance steps and highly entertaining.

IT'S AWESOME. "P Square we back again" Video directed by mastery of Clarence Peters and the genius of Jude Engees Okoye.

Ini Edo speaks on divorce, N600m largesse

Top Nollywood actress, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, is currently enmeshed in controversies about her marriage and an alleged largesse from the Akwa Ibom State governor Godswill Akpabio.
 

Not mincing words and obviously angry, the actress spat fire at those paddling untrue stories about her.

VIDEO: FAZE – Akachukwu

Banky W returns! …releases new album

Listening to Olubankole Wellington aka Banky W, four years ago when he stormed the scene with his first single; a remix of Rihanna’s Umbrella which he styled Ebute metta, you could tell this was a star born to rule.

VIDEO: Terry G – So High

Olusola Saraki is Dead

Former Senate leader Dr. Olusola Saraki is dead. He died Wednesday morning in Lagos. He was aged 79.

VIDEO Premiere: EME ft Banky W, Skales, ShayDee – Sun Mo Mi

VIDEO: KEL – Give It To You ft W4

VIDEO: Wizkid Performs “Love My Baby” @ 1Xtra Live 2012!

VIDEO Premiere: DJ Zeez – Body Language

Vector ft Mavado – Born Leader

Nigerian rapper Vector teams with dancehall star Mavado in the video for the single “Born Leader.”

“Am a born leader, man a born leader, yes a hard man a go, hard as mi know and burn up all speedometer,” Mavado deejay.

New Video: Olamide – First Of All

Olamide is back with the most anticipated video FIRST OF ALL from his YBNL album. This video ticks all the right boxes in terms of sweet melody, bad ass dance steps and street credibility. First Of All, Go Down Low.......

Video: Davido Clears D’Banj Records Rumour & Dr Sid’s Taped Convo

Davido visited factory78tv studios during his short stop in London and had a sit down with Adesope and Dj Lanre to break down his hit album O.B.O . 

Whilst talking about the making process of the album , he cleared up internet rumors of signing to db records ( D’banj records ) and how the infamous Dr Sid conversation got leaked on the net. 

 Enjoy!

Singer, 9ice Flaunts Son, Zion

Alapomeji Records boss and estranged husband of Toni Payne, Abolore Adigun Akande popularly known as 9ice has flaunted his son, Zion, from his marriage with Toni Payne. 

The proud father of Zion, who was reported to have had a set of twin from an Abuja-based lover, has kept his son in the custody of his wife, who he is separated from for two years now. 

News of their comeback emanated some months ago after it was reported that Toni Payne was visiting his Abule-Egba, Lagos home with a reported aim of taking Zion to see his father. 9ice married Toni Payne, whose birth name is Seun, at the peak of his career in 2009. In January 2010, 9ice reportedly announced his separation from his marriage to Toni Payne.

Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Video : Rihanna - Diamonds

Ghanaian Singer Becca’s Dad Disowns Her Over Plans To Marry Her Manager

Ghanaian journals are reporting that Ghana’s up and coming beautiful singer, Becca has been disowned by her father, Mr. Acheampong over the singer’s intention to reportedly marry her manager, Kiki Banson.

VIDEO: Ikechukwu – B.A.D.A

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Split

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have gone their separate ways.
 

The split happened last week, and distance and their busy schedules were a contributing factor.

Video Premiere: D’Banj – Bachelor

D’Banj is back with a brand new video for his single, “Bachelor”.

The video was directed by Sesan and D’Banj.

Nice one!

Date with Facebook friend lands student in hospital

Nkiruka Akabuogu fell from the third floor of a building after her date allegedly tried to rape her

Nkiruka Akabuogu, a 21-year-old student of the University of Lagos, has been hospitalised after she allegedly jumped from the third floor of a building in Lagos, to escaped being raped by a man she met on Facebook.

President Goodluck Jonathan says security is improving

Solicits for increased foreign investment from new envoys to the country

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, said that Nigeria has made significant progress in meeting the country’s security challenges.

I don’t know any Boko Haram member –Buhari

The National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has said he does not know any member of Boko Haram sect.

Trybe Records and Eva Alordiah Part Ways!

Eva Alordiah joined Trybe Records in May 2012, five months later, they are done! A statement from eLDee's record label below.

“Trybe Records and Eva Alordiah have agreed to terminate her recording contract effective immediately. Trybe Records’ vision is to discover and nurture the talents of our artists while operating with purpose, valuing relationships with our partners within the industry, and being persistent in creating and releasing quality music.

Unfortunately, over the past 5 months, Eva’s vision has not aligned with ours and thus, both parties have agreed to separate. We wish Eva the best in her future endeavors and plan on continuing towards our goal of creating quality music for Nigeria and beyond.”

Terry G welcomes baby

Agbako master Terry G is a proud father as his UK based fiancee, Mimi Omoregbe has given birth to a baby boy in the UK.

VIDEO: Kay Switch – Oluwa Is Involved

VIDEO: Bracket ft Flavour – Beautiful Baby

PHOTO: Of Ice prince And His Son Jamal

Ice Prince shared this lovely photo of himself and his cute son Jamal. As a caring father, he accepted his responsibilities few months ago by confirming in an interview that he has a son and his name is Jamal. 

 Cute!

VIDEO: Wizkid on The Juice With Toolz

“In this revealing interview, the “Pop Prince of Africa” , Wizkid, speaks to Toolz about the past few months and how his career has grown internationally.

He also reveals all the juicy details about his new superstar friends, his love life as well as his long time crush on Genevieve Nnaji and addresses the rumors about a beef between him and Davido. If you’re already a fan, prepare to become a ‘Superfan!’”

Video : Burna Boy - Like to Party

Track: Like To Party
Artiste: Burna Boy
Label: Aristokrat Records
Director: Adasa Cookey
Production Hse: Squareball Media