Monday, October 31, 2011

Deji Bakare wins Mr Nigeria


The third edition of Silverbird‘s Mr Nigeria pageant took place on Saturday, October 29, 2011 with Deji Bakare, winning the competition, making him ‘the most desirable man in Nigeria’.

D’banj acquires New Aston Martin Vantage Car




This is definitely the best of times for Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj.

The humble young man who already has fleet of cars in his Lekki home, added another one “Aston Martin Vantage”.

Also, Mo’Hits is planning the Koko concert for this december.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Star Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde set to launch Autobiography


A tell-all book that chronicles the life of seasoned actress Omotola Jalade Ekehinde is set to be launched into the market.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Onyeka loses mum



One of  Africa’s most successful female musicians of all time, Onyeka Onwenu, is a sad woman. The elegant stallion as the Imo State born crooner is better known is devastated following the death of her mother Madam Hope Onwenu.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Banky W, Dineo are Channel O MVA hosts


With O-Access presenter Dineo Moeketsi and Banky W have been confirmed as host of the 2011 Channel O Music Video awards.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Video: Vector - Angeli ft 9ice



Check out the video for his catchy single Angeli ft. 9ice.

Directed by Clarence Peters

Denrele joins the Channel O Africa VJ Team


Channel O Africa is deepening its commitment to the continent and spreading the word on being Original African with the recent selection of its new, young and vibrant VJs.

Tonto Dikeh's new tattoo.



Its an Image of Tonto with a very long hair(like a mermaid) and her hands crushing a heart. The actress got the tattoo in the US while touring with the Damage Movie cast.

Tonto has 57 other tattoos spread all over her body....

What do you think?

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ben Bruce To Run For Governor Of Bayelsa State


Chairman of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce is set to declare his intention to run for the governorship of Bayelsa State.

Nigerian idol goes to Enugu State



Enugu ‘The Coal City' State prepares to host the Nigerian Idol, Africa's biggest music reality show on the 28th and 29th of October.

Naomi Campbell and her billionaire boyfriend.


Naomi Campbell and her billionaire boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin, were honored at Tuesday's Angel Ball for raising over $7 million for Haiti relief. Doronin looked incredibly handsome in a sleek suit, while Campbell killed it in head-to-toe McQueen, including a harness belt

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

D’banj fights Kelly Hansome over alleged copyright infringement


The stage appears set for a court battle between two Nigeria’s music artistes, award winning hip-hop star, D’banj and Kelly Hansome over alleged copyright infringement.

Why Baba Suwe's visitors are restricted, phones monitored - NDLEA


The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday explained why the visitors of detained ace actor, Mr. Babatunde Omidina, popularly called Baba Suwe, were restricted and his telephone calls monitored.

Lindsay Lohan To Pose For Playboy


Lindsay Lohan is posing for Hugh Hefner's Playboy magazine.

Ecobank concludes buyout of Nigeria's Oceanic Bank


African banking group, Ecobank Transnational said on Tuesday it had concluded the acquisition of 100 percent stake in Nigeria's Oceanic Bank , completing the recapitalisation of the formerly rescued lender.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Google to hold GNBO small business web fair in Lagos



Google has today announced the next initiative in its Get Nigerian Businesses Online (GNBO) campaign, a 5 day trade fair in Lagos designed to get up to 5,000 small and medium sized enterprises online in the first week of November.

The Headies Winners List


The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards 2011), which was held at the Exhibition Center, Eko Hotel&Suites, Lagos on October 22, 2011 to celebrate Nigeria’s talented and promising music acts and to thrill its vast fans and entertainment enthusiasts.

2face, Darey, Dr Sid, Wizkid win big at the Headies 2011


The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards) 2011 took place at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, October 22. The show was hosted by eLDee and Rita Dominic.

Rapper Ikechukwu is engaged to girlfriend Sarah Ofili


It is official, they are now engaged. Yesterday was Sarah’s birthday and the rapper asked her publicly if she will marry her. She said an exciting yes!

Wish them all the best!

Omotola wins West African Actress of the Year


Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, who recently completed a tour of four countries on a project she is still keeping under wraps, was on Sunday announced as favourite West African actress of the Year at the Screen Nation Film and Television Award, which held at the Indigo O2 Arena in the UK. The award ceremony was hosted by Angelica Bell and Michael Underwood.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Kanye West asks fashion critics to give him a chance


Rap superstar Kanye West has pleaded with fashion critics to give him “a chance to grow” as a designer after debuting his new women’s collection in Paris, France to lackluster reviews.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

George Clooney and his new girl friend


George Clooney and his new gal pal, Stacy Keibler, at the New York Film Festival premiere of "The Descendants."

Friday, October 21, 2011

VIDEO: KCee – Okpekete


Watch the video of Kcee formerly of KCPresh. This is the video of his first single for his own solo album under his five star records imprint.

Farouk Abdulmutallab pleads guilty in US



Umar Farouk accused of trying to use a bomb in his underwear to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day 2009 pleaded guilty on Wednesday to all charges against him and warned the United States could face "a great calamity."

Dakore Egbuson gives birth to baby girl


Erstwhile actress and singer Dakore Egbuson- Akande who exchanged marital vows with her heartthrob, Olumide Akande, earlier this year, has given birth to a bouncing baby girl.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Oliver don Twist by AREA!


Area's yabis opinion of the entire Don Jazzy and D'banj' "Oliver Twist" dance ompetition and it's called "Oliver don Twist".

Area is an urban comedy outfit

Theatre body asks NDLEA to release ‘Baba Suwe'


The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) on Thursday called for the immediate release of popular Yoruba movie actor, Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, by the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Baba Suwe to sue NDLEA for N1bn


Yoruba movie actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly called Baba Suwe is planning to file a N1bn suit against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency over his continuing arrest and detention.

Gadhafi, Libya's leader for 42 years, killed



Muammar Gaddafi was killed on Thursday as Libya's new leaders declared they had overrun the last bastion of his long rule, sparking wild celebrations that eight months of war may finally be over.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Ghanaian Star Actress, Nadia Buari set to launch reality Tv Show


Ghanian Star actress, Nadia Buari, has just been confirmed to have a reality show about her and her family. The show is called Buari Ville.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

VIDEO : Tiwa Savage – Love Me, Love Me, Love Me


Official video for Tiwa Savage’s 2nd single Love Me, Love Me, Love Me. Directed by Sesan. Nice one!

Fast Rising Actor, Aremu Afolayan presents The Score



Nollywood actor/producer ,Aremu Afolayan(Kunle Afolayan's younger brother) presents his new movie The Score .

Chidinma drops two new tracks



Chidinma, winner of the 2010 Project Fame Academy has dropped two new tracks titled Kedike (Heartbeat) and Run Dia Mouth.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye part ways, How ID Ogungbe tore them apart



The godfathers of Nigeria’s hip hop music, and popular radio/ television personalities, Kenny Ogungbe and his partner, Dayo Adeneye ofPrimetime Entertainment have decided to go their separate ways, after over ten years of partnership.

The "Damage" tour hits the US


Uche Jombo, producer of the movie "The Damage", has concluded plans to take the movie on a tour across the United States of America.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

2Face Idibia’s response on Marriage "The truth is marriage is not in my plans.I will never marry"


In a recent interview, 2face ‘Tuface’ Idibia discussed on the issue of marriage and says he would not bet getting married. HE is quoted as saying thus:

Baba Suwe: No drug excretion after day four


Ace actor and comedian, Omidina Babatunde, who is popularly known as Baba Suwe, on Saturday evening made another excretion but no drug was found.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni wants Siasia replaced


Blackburn Rovers' striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has passed a damning verdict saying that Nigeria head coach, Samson Siasia should leave his post.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011

Baba Suwe remains in NDLEA custody


The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has detained popular comedian, Babatunde Omidina for alleged drug trafficking.

Bracket pockets N15m on new album



The duo of Vast and Smash who make up the Bracket music group, have been paid the sum of N15 million for their new album Cupid Stories.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Fatherhood beckons at Cohbams


Fatherhood brings a lot of joy to every would be father and ace producer and musician Cobhams Asuquo is certainly no exception.

Mercy Johnson is pregnant


There might finally be an explanation to the reason why Mercy Johnson didn’t call off the wedding with Prince. Mercy Johnson is reportedly pregnant.

Akala granted bail


The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala has been granted bail by an Ibadan High court.

Popular comedian, Baba Suwe arrested for cocaine trafficking



Babatunde Ayinla Omidina, popular Nollywood actor and comedian, known as Baba Suwe, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency allegedly with drugs concealed in his stomach.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Newscafe shuts shop



Until a few months ago, Newscafe was perhaps one of the hottest fun spots on the island and its proprietor, Femi Akande, ensured that a host of celebrities made the joint their favourite hangout. This was the status quo until a few months ago. Now, it is under lock and key.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Two Brides & A Baby Nollywood Movie Trailer : ...


This movie is interesting. It’s a compelling drama Written and produced by Blessing Effiom Egbe, Directed by Teco Benson. Editor. Sola Ayorinde, Dop. Yusuf Abdulahi.

Mercy Johnson’s Marriage issue put into a story that fast. I love Nollywood.