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2012-04-03T15:16:00.000-07:00

“If I keep waiting for an Igbo man I will just end up eternally single.” – Tonto Dikeh

This piece was culled from an interview Controversial actress Tonto Dikeh had recently with a reporter from Punch.
Below is a little excerpt from the interview:
Interviewer: We just learnt that you will be getting married soon to your new boyfriend who happens to come from Benin, Edo state. Why are so many Nollywood female starts getting snapped up by Benin or men from Edo state?
Tonto Dike: First of all, it is nobody’s business where my fiance is from. That out of the way, yes Benin men are great and very understanding. They are not sitting and judging you unlike an Igbo man that will want to be poke-nosing in everything you do. You make your money and the Edo man is not interested in your personal affairs . If Ikeep waiting for an Igbo man I will just end up eternally

2012-04-03T15:14:00.000-07:00

MI MAKES WEDDING PLANS WITH MISS NIGERIA 1ST RUNNER-UP ERICA OKUNDAYE

Popular rap star MI (Jude Abaga) is set to wed his long time lover,Erica Okundaye who was the 1st runner up,Miss Nigeria 2010.
News about their wedding plans filtered the air last week when Erica told some of her friends to get prepared for what will be the showbiz wedding of 2012.
We learnt the short dark complexioned hip hop star proposed to the tall pretty model few months ago and since then she has been on and about preparing for the traditional wedding scheduled for sometime in the third quarter of the year and white wedding scheduled to take place in December 2012.
Sources close to the lovebirds disclosed to us that the couple practically live together now and MI has met with her parents who reside in Benin Edo State to get their consent to marry their daughter.
The couple who have been spotted at major events also frequent Covenant House of Praise Church Ikeja GRA,where they are strong members of the church.
MI and Erica have of late become the toast of the industry and this is based on the fact that they express so much affection for each other while they are at a gathering.
The talented rapper regards her as the only lady who has treated him like he wants to be treated.

2012-04-03T15:11:00.003-07:00

CHINWE ISAAC QUITS ACTING–SET TO WED SUPER EAGLES STRIKER,PAUL OBIEFULE

According to news from grapevine, movie star, Chinwe Isaac has quit acting and relocated to Owerri,the Imo State capital.
That is not all,Chinwe Isaac is about to tie the nuptials with fringe,Super Eagles striker,Paul Obiefule.
Her wedding to foreign based Paul,we learnt will hold sometimes this year and to keep a happy home,the actress has decided to stop acting.
In the same vein.She had to change her phone number,go off Blackberry and of course relocate to Owerri where her footballer boyfriend’s business is.
She confirmed her wedding plans and her reason for quitting I don’t intend to give full details right now but since you know about it,yes I am getting married to the man who has made me known happiness than ever in my life.
I live in Owerri now and I have opened a boutique and will soon invite you people for my wedding.
You see marriage is a life time decision and it was hard to make up my mind.
Movies made me happy but he makes me happier.I have truly quit acting and I just want to focus on life as a married woman.I love my in-laws and they make me so so happy.
What else can someone want in life?He gives me everything life can bring and if quitting acting will bring us joy,why not.
Though it will take a while to let go of the acting thing but I am beginning to get over it.I have received over 20 offers but I have rejected all,but the last set of movies I shot before giving up are yet to be released and that will keep me in the game for a while.
I decided to change my line for several reasons.My old line was filled with different categories of human beings.
I need to avoid anything that will make me loose focus because actresses are believed not to stay in their marriages.So I want to plan my home well and one of the best things to do is change my line but still get in touch with people who will add value to my life .
The earlier the better.I love my man and I don’t want anything to spoil our love.I want to stay away from fake ass friends and anything that will make me disobey my husband.
I want to be the best of wife in the world.

2012-04-03T13:58:00.000-07:00

SASHA PREGNANT OUT OF WEDLOCK

The first lady of rap music in Nigeria, Yetunde Alabi popularly known as Sasha, is heavy with her first child.
She was spotted at Shoprite in Ikeja,Lagos on Wednesday,March 21,2012 alongside her fiancé.
One glance at her revealed that she has added weight on strategic areas of her body with swollen face.
Clad in a flowery green and brown mini dress,the mullato guy that was with her was putting on a blue jeans and a white stripe shirt.
Sasha is aware of the rumours going round but has refused to make a statement-confirming or denying it.
But a close source confirmed the happy news to us.
Recalled, Sasha has been romantically linked with Kini Big Deal crooner,Naeto C.
We shall keep you posted on further findings.

2012-03-30T03:41:00.002-07:00

Action Congress of Nigeria Spending N1.86Billion On Tinubu’s birthday

The Nigerian main opposition Party, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) spent about N1.86B on Tinubu’s 60th birthday.

State and Local government areas in ACN control states contributed this amount, apart from Oyo State that refused to send in their own ‘widow’s handout’.

The carnival like birthday party for the ACN chief, lasted for a week.

PDP south west chiefs chuckled at this extravaganza and ACN’s stalwarts frequent criticism of President Jonathan and the ruling party, PDP. They describe it as a case of “Aki calling Pawpaw a dwarf”.

2012-03-26T13:18:00.000-07:00

EDGE ENTERTAINMENT HEAD OF MANAGEMENT GETS ROBBED IN JUST ONE WEEK TO REMINISCE’S ALBUM RELEASE

The Head of management Edge Entertainment, popularly known as Captain Shogbo got robbed in his Shasha-Akowonjo Apartment around 3am-4am on Friday, March 23 by gunmen. They made away with 5 laptops, 5 Blackberry phones, 5 Nokia phones and few studio items with little cash summing about N15,000.
The Label Edge Entertainment is popularly know for raising starts from times of 9ice, 2phat, Sas and more till date…………… Reminisce who’s signed to Edge Entertainment is to drop his first album 31-03-12. Captain Shogbo has theirby confirmed it will in no way affect the release of the most anticipated Edge Entertainment album.

2012-03-16T06:05:00.000-07:00

‘I’m in Love With Adesuwa’ – Lancelot Imasuen

Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s anticipated historical movie ‘ADESUWA – a wasted lust’ is set to hit Nigerian cinemas on Friday 4, May 2012.
Imasuen has over the years being responsible for a long list of blockbuster movies such as Private Storm, Bent Arrrows, Home in Exile, Entanglement, Wrong Desire, Games Women Play, Private Sin amongst others.
Excited about his new project, the Planet Africa Media Award recipient says, ‘My whole life at the moment revolves around Adesuwa. Truth is I am in love with Adesuwa. My wife has leased me to Adesuwa till after the cinema run around May.’
Adesuwa is a riveting tale that reveals the dangerous power of unbridled lust and its psycho-sociological implications. The movie treats this powerful emotion as a potent force capable of turning an otherwise sane human into a brutal beast and sets on fire two friendly and peaceful neighbours.
After a successful premiere in London at the Odeon cinema in Greenwich, the movie is finally set to open in Nigeria.
Imasuen says the movie which is based on a true life story, centers on a vassal chief Obi Olise who demeans his throne because of a woman that has already being betrothed to Oba Akengbuda Of Benin.
Adesuwa features an impressive cast of top nollywood artistes, including Olu Jacobs, Ngozi Ezeonu, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Cliff Igbinovia, Kofi Adjorlolo, and Iyobosa Olaya. Lavishly filmed, and featuring remarkable visual effects, the movie takes Lancelot into the memorable past of the Benin Kingdom to bring a tale of lust, passion, and betrayal.

2012-03-16T05:37:00.002-07:00

SUSAN YUSUF’S BURIAL DATE ANNOUNCED

Susan Yusuf AKA Suzy Q was the high flying owner of former happening joint-Club SQ who was murdered in a dastardly manner close to 2 months ago- February 10, 2012 to be precise by her ‘errand boy’ who on the same day in his bid to escape plunged to his own death.
Her family members and numerous friends have still not been able to come to terms with her untimely death and even the gruesomeness of the death. Like we said in our last write-up, underground investigations is said to be ongoing clandestinely to unearth the motive(s) behind the murder or like some have tagged it-assassination.
And like we already promised, we would make sure to report any new discovery as soon as we hear of any.
The lady’s last journey to mother earth would commence by next Thursday- March 22, 2012 as the wake-keep would be at her former Club venue Club SQ on 147a,Youniss Basorun Street,off Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Next day- Friday, March 23, 2012 she would be committed to Mother Earth at the Victoria Court Cemetery, Lekki-Epe Expressway, by Mayfair Garden at about 11A.M.
The late Susan is her mother’s only child and would be missed by many. She was said to have being a fantastic daughter and a very good friend to those she was close to. Her mom, who lives abroad and who she used to communicate with on a daily basis, is presently around for her daughter’s burial.
May her soul, rest in God’s bosom.

2012-03-16T05:36:00.001-07:00

$1000 For Grabs in Waje’s Album Art Competition

Words are indeed not enough to describe the beauty of Waje’s new concept – the rising singer last week, unveiled a plan to reward talented graphic designers who participate in her unique ‘Album Art Competition’.
Pictures of the gifted singer have been released on facebook, twitter and other social networking sites for intending competitors to design a cover for her soon to be released album.
Waje’s looking for the cover that’ll most befit her upcoming debut album – and she’s convinced the answer is out there – in the hands of thousands of young designers looking for an opportunity to be seen and heard ; just like she was only a few years back.
She says the designs will be judged based on Creativity, Originality and Precision of design.
The eventual winner gets a chance to win up to $1000 (over N150,000) and be a part of the team that’ll design the eventual cover.
All designs are to be sent to art4waje@gmail.com and the competition officially started on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

2012-03-16T04:45:00.000-07:00

Mr Universe Nigeria 2012 Launches

Qhue Concept and Urbanmen ENT yesterday announced plans to host an annual men’s pageant called ‘Mr Universe Nigeria’.
The producers say there’s hoping ‘to give Nigerians the biggest annual event on the Nigerian calendar, boasting of an array of sensational contestants, creative directors, music artistes and renowned brand sponsors’.
Full details of the competition are yet to be made available, but we’re told Mr Universe Nigeria is an annual event holding in different Nigerian cities.
‘It’s a chance to be proactive rather than reactive to Nigeria’s tourism potentials on the global level’, the organisers say.
The debut edition kicks off in Lagos from June 4, with 25 of Nigeria’s ‘sexiest and most intelligent young men’ competing

charly boy

2012-03-16T04:38:00.000-07:00

Posted on 16 Mar 2012 - by admin In: Celebrity

Charly Boy And Lady Di Celebrate 35 Years Of Marriage

Nigerian singer-songwriter, television presenter, journalist, producer and eccentric entertainer Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa best known as Charly Boy and his wife of many years Diane aka Lady Di have spent 35 years as husband and wife.
The popular couple over the years have grown from aspiring entertainers back in the 80s while living in Imo State to become household names, riding on the success of Charly Boy’s music career as well as the very successful 90s hit TV show – The Charly Boy Show.
Charly Boy and Lady Di, an American, met in a US salon where the then single Diane worked. They became an item a couple of dates after. She has lived with the maverick entertainer in Nigeria for over three decades.
The 35-year-old marriage has produced three children. However Charly Boy has previously been married twice to Yvonne and Leslie; with five children from past relationships.
Charly Boy also called the ‘Area Fada’ or ‘His Royal Punkness’ is the second son of retired Justice Chukwudifu Oputa