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Dbanj Joins A-List Stars Nikki Minaj, Rihanna & Drake To Perform At Barclaycard Wireless Festival

2012-02-27T13:47:00.001-08:00

There’s no such thing as a slow year for Dbanj in 2012. Word is reaching us that Dbanj has been added to the official line up for this year’s Barclaycard Wireless festival which runs from through the weekend of July 7th.
He is scheduled to perform on saturday July 7th. Also performing at the festival are Nikki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, Rihanna, Jessie J, J Cole, Pit Bull, Cher Lloyd, Labrynth and a host of others.
This is definitely great news Dbanj as this comes shortly after his NY show sold out. He’s also scheduled to perform at the Hackney Weekend Concert later in the year.

Dbanj Joins A-List Stars Nikki Minaj, Rihanna & Drake To Perform At Barclaycard Wireless Festival

2012-02-27T13:47:00.000-08:00

PASTOR TAIWO ODUKOYA FINDS LOVE AFTER LOSS !!!

2010-01-24T06:45:00.000-08:00

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was a source of inspiration to so many people around the world. Her “Single & Married” ministry changed lives, helped heal and build relationships.
The nation mourned when the Sosoliso crash occurred on the 10th of December 10th 2005 resulting in the loss of so many promising young lives – wives, brothers, sisters, daughters, husbands, mothers lost their lives in the crash.
Families left devastated had to rebuild their lives while honoring the memory of their loves ones.

Most of us will never know what the loss of a spouse feels like until old age. While many Nigerians lost an icon, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya lost his wife, his partner, his friend, the mother of his children.
In the midst of the tragedy, he has carried on his ministry and life with grace.
In January 2010 surrounded by his children, family members, members of the Fountain of Life Church and Ministry, friends and fellow pastors – Pastor Taiwo Odukoya married South African Miss Rosemary Simangele Zulu at the Civic Centre in Lagos – Nigeria.

The bridal train included the Pastor’s 3 children. His two daughters Tolu and Tobi were the bridesmaids. His son, Jimi was the best man and the entire wedding ceremony featured a strong show of support from fellow pastors.
Bishop Mike Okonkwo of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission Church (TREM) conducted the exchange of vows ceremony. Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners Chapel delivered a speech, Pastor Itua Ighodalo supervised the cake-cutting session, Pastor Paul Adefarasin who proposed the toast to the couple and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Church of God pronounced the final blessings on the couple.
Congrats to the couple and their families.

Here are photos from a thanksgiving session held at the Fountain of Life Church in Lagos.

Winners, Photos and Fashion from 2009 Nigerian Music Video Awards

2009-11-09T12:37:00.000-08:00

The Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) were held in Lagos over the weekend. The event took place at the Eko Hotels & Suites. It was a big night for many of the top performers in Nigerian music today. Stars including MI and Wande Coal performed while stars from other spheres of entertainment such as actress Monalisa Chinda presented awards.
Check out the list of winners, photos and fashion from the 2009 NMVA’s below.

On Stage

The Winners
BEST AFRO HIP HOP VIDEO
Mo’Hits Crew – Ten Ten

BEST GOSPEL VIDEO
Kefee – Kokoroko

BEST USE OF ANIMATION IN A MUSIC VIDEO
Holy Mallam – Somebody Say

BEST PRODUCER OF A MUSIC VIDEO
Soul Muzik

BEST MAINSTREAM HIP HOP VIDEO
M.I – Safe

BEST R n B VIDEO
Darey – Not The Girl

BEST DIRECTOR
Mex ( Safe – M.I)

BEST USE OF SPECIAL EFFECTS IN A MUSIC VIDEO
M.I – Safe

BEST AFRO POP VIDEO
D’banj – Mo Gbono Feli Feli

BEST HIGHLIFE MUSIC VIDEO
MC Loph – Osondi Owendi

BEST USE OF COSTUME
Darey – More

MOST PROMISING DIRECTOR
Gbenga Salu

BEST REGGAE DANCEHALL VIDEO
Frank D Nero – Cure My Craze

BEST CONTEMPORARY AFRO MUSIC VIDEO
Bracket – Yori Yori

BEST USE OF CHOREOGRAPHY
Freewindz – Tolotolo

BEST INDIGENOUS CONCEPT
Benita – We Ose

BEST AFROBEAT MUSIC VIDEO
Seun Kuti – Many Many Things

BEST NEW VIDEO
Jaywon – Filebe

MOST POPULAR NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO IN EUROPE
May7even – Take Off My Clothes/Bo Aso La Ra Mi

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Mo Gbono Feli Feli – D’banj ( Sesan)

BEST FUJI
Ayuba

2009-11-09T12:30:00.000-08:00

SANDRA Bullock puts her family before film roles.

The Hollywood superstar — who’s married to adrenaline junkie and Monster Garage host Jesse James – says she enjoys being a wife and step-mom more than being an actress.

“I realize it when I’m staring at a stack of scripts and I can’t bear to open them,” she said.

“I don’t want to step in that world right now, I want to enjoy where I am. I want to enjoy the ride instead of blasting forward and trying to fill a void that doesn’t exist.”

Sandra, 45, recently revealed that the nudity in her summer movie The Proposal helped the flick succeed.

“We had all the right people, the right elements in the right place,” she said of the movie’s success. “But if I’m honest I think nudity had a great deal to do with it. People liked it.”

Will Smith: Divorce from first wife painful

2009-11-09T12:08:00.000-08:00

American actor Will Smith has revealed that the 'most painful loss' he ever endured in his life was his divorce from first wife. Smith, 41, had married girlfriend Sheree Zampino in 1992, and they both became proud parents of son, Trey, before they decided to end their relationship in 1995.

The actor now insists that he has learned the ups and downs of married life since tying the knot with actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and admits that he could have saved his first marriage had he tried harder.

"That (first marriage) is probably the most painful loss of my life. I quit. I could have fixed it. It really was not that bad," the Daily Express quoted him as saying. "With Jada, I stood up in front of God and my family and friends and said, 'Till death do us part.' So there are two possible outcomes: we are going to be together till death or I am dead."

"Jada and I have problems; everybody has problems. People ask, 'What happens if you made a mistake?' Well, you should be a little more careful before you stand up in front of God and your family and friends and say, 'Till death do us part'," he added.

R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final

2009-11-09T11:38:00.000-08:00

ATLANTA - R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final, according to court documents.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane issued a final decree in the divorce case Wednesday.

Usher, 31, whose real name is Usher Raymond IV, filed for divorce from Tameka Raymond on June 12. He said the couple had been separated since July 2008 and claimed there was "no reasonable hope of reconciliation" and the marriage was "irretrievably broken."

Tameka Raymond disputed Usher's claim that the couple had been separated since July 2008. She said in court documents filed June 29 that she "had every reason to believe her marriage was intact" and that the two were "intimately together as husband and wife as recently as June 6."

Usher's lawyer, Ivory Brown, said Friday she couldn't comment on the case. BJ Bernstein, a lawyer for Tameka Raymond, did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

The couple have two young sons, Usher Raymond V, who will turn 2 on Nov. 26, and Naviyd Ely Raymond, who will be 1 on Dec. 11. When he filed for divorce, Usher was seeking joint custody of the boys. No custody arrangement was detailed in the divorce decree.

The couple married in August 2007 in a lavish ceremony. About 200 people attended their wedding at resort built in the style of a 16th-century-style French chateau on 3,500 hilly acres outside Atlanta.

Before the two married, Usher had a string of romances, most notably his three-year relationship with Chilli from the R&B group TLC.

The Grammy-winning artist's hits include "Confessions," ''Burn," ''You Make Me Wanna" and "Yeah!"
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This Is It makes $20m in one day

2009-10-30T04:34:00.000-07:00

The Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It earned $20.1m (£12.1m) at worldwide box offices in its first day, the studio that made the film has said.

The movie, which is based on rehearsal footage for the star's ill-fated comeback shows, was premiered around the world on Tuesday.

Steve Elzer from Sony Pictures said the movie is a "reaffirmation of the global appeal of Michael Jackson".

The film made $7.4m (£4,4m) in the US and $2m (£1.2m) in the UK.

Oscar nomination

"The studio believes that the worldwide launch, with very strong performance across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, represents an amazing beginning for the film," Mr Elzer said in a statement.

He has also revealed that the studio will submit the movie to the Academy Awards for consideration this year in the best picture category.

To be a contender for Oscar shortlisting, the film must complete a seven-day run in Los Angeles County and film-makers would need to "submit the proper paperwork," Academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger said.

Director Kenny Ortega said the late star "deserves" to win an Oscar.
Jermaine Jackson attended the LA premiere

Jackson's brothers attended the film's screening in LA on Tuesday and simultaneous premieres were held in 18 other cities around the world.

The movie was then released to cinemas on Wednesday for a two-week run only.

However, Sony has said the movie will be extended beyond its planned stint if ticket demand is high.

The movie, which runs to nearly two hours, features Jackson singing and dancing to his biggest hits, including Beat It, Black or White and Man in the Mirror.

Jackson, who died on 25 June aged 50, had spent the previous four months rehearsing in LA for the record 50 concerts which were to be held in London.

More than 800,000 tickets had been sold for the concerts, with organisers promising one of the "most expensive and technically advanced" live shows ever.

He was just two weeks away from the opening night at the time of his death.

By the weekend, it will be shown in 110 countries.

Madonna to launch construction of Malawi girls school

2009-10-24T05:59:00.000-07:00

BLANTYRE — Pop queen Madonna will lead a groundbreaking ceremony next week for a girls academy she is building in Malawi, where she has adopted two children, officials from her charity said Friday.

Madonna is expected to arrive in Malawi on Sunday and the ceremony for the construction of the school, which will be named Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, will take place on Monday, they said.

"The academy seeks to provide a model of relevant and effective education in Malawi while advancing gender equality and women's empowerment," said an official who requested anonymity.

The school on the outskirts of the administrative capital Lilongwe will prepare girls from poor backgrounds for careers in medicine, education or law, the official said.

The school is modelled on a similar academy built by US television talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Madonna's trip was confirmed by Anjimile Mtila Oponyo, a local academic who has been hired by the American star to head the academy.

"Madonna believes that given opportunities, these girls will become scientists, lawyers and doctors. She believes in them. Having someone believe in you is important to a girl," Oponyo said.

In 2006, the chart-topping musician adopted a baby boy, David Banda, who is now three-years-old. She returned to Malawi this year to adopt a girl, Mercy James.

Madonna is also funding several charities in the small southern African country, including homes for children with AIDS.

Kanye West gets 50 hours community service for scuffle with paparazzi

2009-10-24T05:24:00.000-07:00

Kanye West and his road manager were ordered to complete 50 hours of community service for a scuffle with photographers last year, a judge has ruled.
Criminal charges against the two men were dropped yesterday after the judge said they were too harsh and it was revealed that he musician voluntarily received anger management counselling after the incident last year.

The 32-year-old rapper and his manager, Don Crawley, had a scuffle with two photographers at Los Angeles International Airport on 11 September 2008.
The struggle was recorded and broadcast by celebrity website TMZ.
During the court hearing, it was revealed that t, and had completed 12 one-hour sessions.
Ms Berk said that a civil settlement had been reached with the photographers last month, who wrote letters to the court saying they were satisfied with payment they received.

West pleaded not guilty on May 18 to misdemeanor vandalism, battery and grand theft.
His road manager, Don Crawley, 33, who was charged with two counts of the same crimes, also had pleaded not guilty.

Although the rapper was not in court yesterday, Ms Berk successfully convinced the judge that criminal charges were too harsh.
She said the case was 'wildly overcharged' and that it should be dismissed in the interests of justice, fairness and common sense.
She indicated that the musician would instead perform volunteer hours with the American Red Cross.

The pair were arrested while attempting to catch a flight to Honolulu. Video of the incident showed both men wrestling a camera away from a photographer and smashing parts of it into the ground.

Crawley also allegedly smashed a second photographer's camera.

One of the photographers was allegedly hurt in the incident.

Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Mark Zuckman ordered both men to perform 50 hours of community service.
He said he was taking into account the steps West and Crawley had already taken, their agreement with the photographers, and that there were no lasting injuries to the men. He also noted that neither man had a criminal history.
The altercation was another example of West's notoriously testy temper, but also the first time his actions had turned physical rather than verbal.

He verbally assailed President George W. Bush over the government's response to Hurricane Katrina, and lashed out at awards shows when he didn't win.
Since the airport scuffle, West has been publicly derided for seizing the stage from Taylor Swift during this year's MTV Video Music Awards after she became the first country star to win for best female music video.
He has repeatedly apologized for the incident and told talk show host Jay Leno that he was taking time off from music to reflect on his behavior.

Rapper 50 Cent runs up bar tab of £75,000 at London club

2009-10-24T04:36:00.000-07:00

Even with the fabled excesses of the movie business, it's unheard of for a co-star of a film to spend any money at its after-party.

After all, such a bash is the last chance for the cast and crew to milk the film's budget for free food and booze.
But not every actor has the disposable income of American hip hop star 50 Cent, who took bar tabs to a whole new level last night after dropping £75,000 over the bar at the after-party of Dead Man Running at Alto club in London's Soho.

The 33-year-old rapper hired the entire VIP area for his entourage, friends and film colleagues.
And he's not even the star - being officially billed behind Tamer Hassan, Danny Dyer... and Brenda Blethyn.
A guest at the party said: 'When he arrived at the club it was mayhem. The area was cleared for him and security ushered him straight through. On his table were bottles of champagne but he wanted a magnum bottle of Ace Of Spades champagne.
'You could tell that he was loving all the attention as people were trying to take pictures on their phones and were shouting his name.'

50 Cent - real name Curtis Jackson but also known as 'Fiddy' - plays a gangster and loan shark called Mr Thigo in the film, a character not a long way away from his real-life past.
Earlier that evening, 50 had been wearing a smarter grey suit as he posed alongside singer Jamelia at the Leicester Square screening as part of the London Film Festival.

Moments after he arrived, security was left in a state of panic when a horde of girls tried to break into the VIP area in a desperate bid to meet the American star.
Out of the hundreds that were pushing against the ropes, 15 girls managed to get past security and he allowed them to sit at his table for the remainder of the night.

The guest added: '50 has never been one to turn a lady away, so when he saw that a few ladies had made it into his VIP area he allowed them to sit with him.
'They were drinking his champagne from the bottle and they were obviously in their element. 50 was chatting away to them and the girls were giggling and dancing around his table.'
He left the club alone just after 3am.

Since arriving in the capital earlier this week, the rapper has been travelling around town in a white Rolls Royce.

He made sure he was noticed on red carpet last night when he was driven up the entrance of the Odeon West End in the lavish vehicle.

Footballer Rio Ferdinand, who part-financed the film, said 50 Cent had done him a huge favour by agreeing to star in the movie.
Rio said: 'He's done us a great favour, he's done stuff for my online magazine Number 5 as well. So there's a work in progress there and if ever needs me for anything, which I'm not sure he does yet, I'm there.'

Helen Prest Ajayi hosts a grand soiree as she celebrates her 50th birthday

2009-10-24T00:17:00.000-07:00

By Bella

On Saturday 17th October 2009, Former Miss Nigeria – Helen Prest-Ajayi celebrated her 50th birthday by hosting a grand party at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. Wife, mother, lawyer, author, entrepreneur and beauty queen – those are some of the titles associated with Helen so it was no surprise that the event was graced by a diverse range of guests. From corporate titans like Aliko Dangote to fellow beauty queen Nike Osinowo-Soleye to Nollywood star Rita Dominic. It was a festive and glam night! We have to say you look fab at 50! Helen was surrounded by lots of friends on her special day but we all know that family comes first. Her husband, Dr Ajayi as well as her children, mother and siblings were there to celebrate her big day. Photos below.

Nicole Richie

2009-10-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

Nigeria’s TV darling is BACK! Funmi Iyanda screens ‘Talk With Funmi’

2009-10-20T07:01:00.000-07:00

Funmi Iyanda is back!
The much loved Nigerian talk show host held a screening of her new show ‘Talk With Funmi‘ at the Silverbird Cinema in Victoria Island Lagos on Friday 16th of October 2009.
TWF is a multi-segment variety show set in multiple locations across Nigeria. It brings truly inspiring real life stories, fresh perspectives of our diverse cultures, tangible information and inspirational experiences of real people from various parts of the country into the homes of Nigerians in a fun filled engaging and entertaining manner.
Anchoring this unique program is the talented and outstanding broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda, who is well known with ‘New Dawn with Funmi’, a programme which ran on national TV for eight years. She is also a multi-award winning journalist, blogger and writer as well as a fellow of both the Desmond Tutu African Leadership Institute and the Aspen Institute’s African Leadership Initiative.
TWF takes Funmi and her crew round the entire 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, to bring the Nigerian story alive. Four states have been visited so far and the first 13 episodes of the show have been shot and fully edited. The show will be premiered on DSTV’s Africa Magic & Magic World(Primetime), NTA/AIT and other selected stations around Nigeria, with an international cut scheduled for a major UK network.
See photos from the screening below. We’ll have more photos from the screening as well as the full scoop on TWF on Bella Naija soon…

OCTOMOM & JON GOSSELIN SITTING IN A TREE.

2009-10-20T06:47:00.000-07:00

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and their almost 19 kids had better watch out.

The Octomom has eyes for the octodad...and, together, they'd have a whopping 22 offspring to raise.

Nadya Suleman admitted to Radar Online that she's crushing on that total babe, Jon Gosselin, and, really, who can blame her?

"I kind of have a crush on Jon Gosselin," she said. "I think he's hot!"

Of course, she also admits she feels badly for Kate Gosselin and wishes the media would leave the troubled twosome alone (and focus more on her, perhaps?). And, despite her own visions of reality television stardom, she agrees with Jon that the TLC show has been exploitative of the kids and should be put on the backburner.

Still, Hailey Glassman had better hold on tight—Jon has been known to stray, and this saucy minx has "fate" written all over her.

New Music: 9ice – Gbamu Gbamu

2009-10-20T06:27:00.000-07:00

Music lovers everywhere have been eagerly anticipating the release of 9ice’s new album all year! Now, we finally get a chance to listen to the first single from the new album ‘Tradition‘. The song is entitled ‘Gbamu Gbamu‘.
Read more details from the press release below and have a listen to the song!

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Multiple award winning Alapomeji recording artist 9ice has officially dropped the first single off his upcoming album “TRADITION”. The single titled “GBAMU GBAMU” is one of the many hit songs recorded by 9ice. The album which has been tagged “the most anticipated album of 2009″ features hit track after hit track, no instrumentals and no skits.

A fusion of proverbial lyrics in his mother tongue (Yoruba), a danceable tune, and a unique style that is known to belong to 9ice, Gbamu Gbamu gives a brief insight of what to expect from TRADITION. In Gbamu Gbamu, 9ice sings about how happy and content he is with his life, career, music and achievements. To start off the first verse it is clear he wants to audience to get up and dance as he tells them to put on their dancing shoes, and move their waistline while getting their groove on. He gives us a brief background history by stating matter of factly that if you want to know his “trick”, go back and ask for “omo Iya Agba ni oke aro” telling us in essence that, he may be 9ice but he has not forgotten his roots.

The track which was produced by ID Cabasa, is clearly a 9ice track and just the tip of the iceberg on what to expect on Tradition. Not leaving out his usual style of teaching and inspiring the listener through his music, 9ice makes statements such as “Ti oju Ba farabale a ri imu” ( a lesson in patience), and “Ifa Fani Lapo Ya, ore ma ma mu yo” ( a lesson about greed).

9ice, who is one of Nigeria’s hottest megastars and one of the youngest connoisseurs of our traditions, proves without a doubt that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. And as he said in Gbamu Gbamu, “as you pose, na so you go show”, you just cant fake real talent.

From Across the Continent, the Music Plays On as Stars go Home with MAMA: 2009 Winners and Photos

2009-10-16T05:34:00.000-07:00

The 2nd annual MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) held yesterday 10th October 2009 at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The exciting event was hosted by Wyclef Jean and co-headlined by Senegalese/American star Akon.
Nameless (Kenya) and M.I. (Nigeria) were the big winners of the evening at the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. The two artists took home two trophies each at the pan-African music celebration, held at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani, Kenya.

Nameless won the coveted Best Male artist category at the Awards, which honours and celebrates Africa’s contemporary music stars, as well as the Listener’s Choice category which recognizes the biggest radio hits of the year. M.I. clinched an impressive duo, scoring for Best New Act and Best Hip Hop.

Best Female went to Kenyan star Amani, making it two in a row for Kenyan female performers after Wahu’s win in Abuja in 2008.

Ghanaian star Samini put dancehall firmly on the map with a win for Best Performer, a fitting tribute to his trademark high energy live performances. Artist of the Year went to D’Banj – showing the Nigerian star remains at the top of his game after a triple win in 2008 and his MTV Europe Music Awards win in 2007.

African artists scored three awards: MAMA Legend (Lucky Dube), HHP (Best Video) and Zebra & Giraffe (Best Alternative).

Host Wyclef Jean set the uplifting tone for the evening with an electrifying live set including monster hits ‘Sweetest Girl’, ‘No Woman No Cry‘ and ‘Ready or Not’.

Hip hop phenomenon Akon, making a long anticipated trip to Kenya, rose to the challenge, rousing the crowd with a show-stopping version of his track, Beautiful.

Dr Saad Al Barrak, CEO of Zain, the co-sponsor of the MAMAs, said the evening confirmed the huge talent that Africa possesses and the influence it had upon the world of music. “Much of the music we listen to today has its roots in this great continent. I cannot emphasize strongly enough what a privilege it is for Zain to lend its name to such an event. In doing so, we are both keeping alive the flame of Africa’s cultural consciousness and delivering on our promise to bring you “A wonderful world.”

In keeping with the show’s purpose of bringing Africa together, the MAMA awards featured multiple collaborations between artists from different countries and music genres – mixing up hip hop with R&B, alternative, soul and dancehall, among others. Among the collaborations thrilling the 4,000 strong crowd was a three way tie-up featuring HHP, Brickz and 2FACE, and a stunning collaboration between Kenyan divas Amani and Wahu and Tanzania’s A.Y. and a dramatic hip-hop/rock mash-up between Zebra & Giraffe and Da LES.

The evening closed with a moving performance of Michael Jackson’s crowd pleaser ‘Wanna Be Starting Something’ with Akon and all the other performers.

The My Video Award was won by Patricke-Stevie Moungondo from Congo Brazzaville, who beat thousands of amateur singers to win the coveted MAMA trophy, in the form of a ‘retro/futuristic’ microphone balanced on top of a globe of the world with Africa poised symbolically at the top.

Among the many show highlights were Wyclef’s opening number and a touching tribute to MAMA Legend Award winner Lucky Dube by Wyclef, Nameless and Samini, in honour of the iconic South African reggae star tragically killed in 2007. The ‘One Time’ star also called attention to the plight of the 17 million people in East Africa affected by drought and famine.

Performers at MAMA 2009 included Akon, Wahu, M.I., Samini, HHP, Da L.E.S, Zebra & Giraffe, Lizha James, STL, Amani, Nameless, A.Y., Lira, 2Face and Blu*3.

Guest presenters included Zamajobe, Kel, Redsan, Churchill, the cast of the MTV Staying Alive Ignite TV series, Shuga.

News Source: Zain

Best Female
Kel (Nigeria)
Amani (Kenya) – Winner
Lira (South Africa)
Zamajobe (South Africa)
Lizha James (Mozambique)

Best R&B
2 Face (Nigeria) – Winner
Darey Art Alade (Nigeria)
Loyiso (South Africa)
Beyoncé (USA)
Akon (USA)

Best Video
2Face – Enter The Place (Nigeria)
XOD – I Want You Back (Uganda)
HHP – Mpitse (South Africa) – Winner
Da L.E.S. – We on Fire (South Africa)
Wahu ft Bobi Wine – Little Things You Do (Kenya)

Best New Act
M.I. (Nigeria) – Winner
Shaa (Tanzania)
STL (Kenya)
Bigiano (Nigeria)
Rhythmic Elements (South Africa)

Best Hip Hop
M.I. (Nigeria) – Winner
A.Y. (Tanzania)
Zulu Boy (South Africa)
Jay-Z (USA)
Kanye West (USA)

Artist of The Year
2 Face (Nigeria)
D’banj (Nigeria) – Winner
Lira (South Africa)
HHP (South Africa)
Nameless (Kenya)

Best Alternative
Green Day (USA)
Coldplay (UK)
Cassette (South Africa)
Zebra & Giraffe (South Africa) – Winner
Aking (South Africa)

MAMA Listeners’ Choice
Nameless – Winner
Best Male
2 Face (Nigeria)
HHP (South Africa)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
Nameless (Kenya) – Winner
Da L.E.S. (South Africa)

Best Performer
P-Square (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
Samini (Ghana) – Winner
Nameless (Kenya)
Blu*3 (Uganda)

MAMA Legend Award
Lucky Dube – Winner

Best Group
P-Square (Nigeria) – Winner
Blu*3 (Uganda)
Gang of Instrumentals (South Africa)
Mo Hits Allstars (Nigeria)
Gal Level (Namibia)

Winner List: NotJustOK
Photo Credit: Getty Images & Zimbio

Ramsey, Rita, Omoni, Funlola, Genevieve, Kunle: Nollywood supports The Figurine as the movie premieres in Lagos

2009-10-09T13:41:00.000-07:00

The Lagos premiere for ‘The Figurine‘ took place at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema (The Palms, Lagos). The premiere was graced by movie’s cast – Kunle Afolayan, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Ramsey Nouah, Tosin Sido, Omoni Oboli as well as other Nollywood stars including Rita Dominic, Fred Amata, Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Joke Silva and Genevieve Nnaji. TV, Music and Movie heavyweights including Toyin Subair, Dayo Adeleye, Mildred Okwo and Amaechi Okobi Check out photos below.
The film will also be premiering at the Silverbird cinema in Abuja on October 8, Port Harcourt on October 9 and at the Odeon Cinema in London, on October 17. More premiere dates will be announced soon.

She beat out the boys – Nneka wins MOBO 2009 Best African Act award

2009-10-02T02:17:00.000-07:00

Nigerian musician Nneka won the Best African Act award at the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards in Glasgow last night. Other shortlisted nominees for the Best African Act award were Eldee, Mujava, Oumou Sangare and Salif Kelta. Irish/Nigerian crooner Laura Izibor was also one of the MOBO nominees, she was up for the Best UK Newcomer award which went to JLS. Congrats to all the nominees and winners including JLS, one of their members Ortise Williams is Nigerian!

Princess Diana exhibition opens

2009-10-02T02:04:00.000-07:00

A traveling museum exhibit about the life of Princess Diana will open in Philadelphia today

The exhibit Diana: A Celebration is at the National Constitution Center through December 31. It explores her childhood, her engagement to Prince Charles, their 1981 wedding and her life and work as a humanitarian.

Diana's marriage to Prince Charles ended in divorce in 1996. She died in a 1997 car crash in Paris.

The National Constitution Center is a private museum dedicated to developing a greater understanding of the U.S. Constitution and providing a forum for civic events. Its temporary exhibits have explored other subjects, including baseball and the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Kristen Stewart For Interview Mag

2009-10-02T01:46:00.000-07:00

Kristen Stewart got the black and white treatment for the upcoming 40th anniversary issue of Interview. This is one of the many covers we're sure to see as the promotional train starts to roll for New Moon before its release on Nov. 20. Amid news that Kristen and Rob are basically inseparable in Vancouver but might need to keep a lower profile due to all the attention, Kristen opened up to the magazine about her personal life and how Twilight mania affects everything. Here's more

On everyone talking about her personal life:
"There's nothing you can do about it, I don't talk to anybody about my personal life and maybe that perpetuates it too. But it's really important to own what you want to own and keep it to yourself."

On feeling dull due to Twilight:
"The sad thing is that I feel so boring, because Twilight is literally how every conversation I have these days begins."

Guinness is 250 – Arthur Guinness- Day Celebration Rocks Nigeria!

2009-10-02T01:13:00.000-07:00

The news is all over town that Thursday September 24 2009 Arthur Guinness Day Celebrations was indeed a remarkable moment for all friends and adorers of Guinness Worldwide.
This day marked the celebration of 250 remarkable years of GUINNESS Greatness.

Guinness® as part of the on-going Celebration of 250 Remarkable years had on Arthur Guinness Day invited all GUINNESS adorers across Nigeria and around the globe to Raise a Glass to Arthur in recognition of the remarkable heritage of this iconic brand.

In Lagos-Nigeria, the line up of international artistes that thrilled millions of adorers of Guinness was led by multi- award winning international Hip-hop artiste and Dutty-rock King Sean Paul, The Jamaican musical acts joined the lineup of Naija’s hottest music talent that performed live as part of the Guinness Worldwide 250 Celebration as he showcased tracks from his new album, Imperial Blaze, as well as much loved favorite hits such as “Gimme The Light”, “Get Busy” and “We Be Burning”.

He joined on stage, the best of Nigerian music acts such as the Koko Master, D’banj, the dynamic duo of P Square, Multiple award winner-Tuface, Singing sensation Wande Coal, Master lyricist M.I and Africa’s No1. Dj.Jimmy Jatt.

The concert is one of the most exciting events experienced in a while, so all roads led to the Ocean View Gardens Victoria Island on Thursday 24th of September 2009 when the gates opened for the concert at 6pm.
The Marketing Director of Guinness Simon Breckon at the well attended Guinness 250 celebration Press conference held recently mentioned that “it is a truly worldwide celebration due to the fact that the Arthur Guinness Day celebration’s musical performances by these leading A-list artists will be broadcast live on TV, in bars in Nigeria and around the world”. This broadcast brought millions of GUINNESS adorers together in the celebration of 250 remarkable years of Guinness Greatness.

Other artists that took part in the global celebrations include the Black Eyed Peas on stage in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia while others including Estelle, Kasabien, Kelly Rowland and Soul II Soul held sway on stage in Dublin Ireland.

Sarah Jessica Parker

2009-10-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

Sarah Jessica Parker flashed a quick smile yesterday as she left her home in NYC. We had a good few weeks of spotting SJP on the set of Sex and the City 2, but it looks like the ladies are taking a little break from long days of filming. The fab foursome is rumored to be moving on to Morocco, but SJP might have another project in the pipeline. She's rumored to be in the running for a new campaign with Halston after being spotted in one of the house's designs.

Ryan Reynolds & Scarlett Johansson

2009-10-01T12:11:00.000-07:00

Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson were the picture of adorable with their his and hers Sigg water bottles on the way home from the gym together in NYC yesterday. This week Ryan jetted off to Vancouver for a super quick visit before returning to Manhattan where he's busy rehearsing for his gig this Saturday hosting Saturday Night Live. Ryan and Scarlett are still within a week of their one-year anniversary so while the technical newlyweds status might be done, she's still got some gushing to do and it's sweet to see them together.