Ace Filmmaker Tunde Kelani Reveals Poster for new film ‘Dazzling Mirage’

Veteran Director, Tunde Kelani has released the poster for his forthcoming movie, Dazzling Mirage; the filmmaker also revealed the casts which include Kunle Afolayan and Yomi Fash-Lanso. The new film is an adaptation of a novel with same title written by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare, and Kelani has commissioned award-winning London-based Nigerian screenwriter Ade Solanke to adapt the book.

Dazzling Mirage is a love story marked by acts of betrayal and loyalty such as in the life of a typical sickle cell person.

Kelani hinted that the film is presently at the final stage of pre-production while filming will start on August 14, 2013.    

Check out Photo of Actor John Dumelo and His Mum

The mum missed him so much that she had to pay him a visit. Sweet mum!

Julius Aghahowa’s 11 year old daughter makes Nollywood debut

Former Super Eagles player Julius Aghahowa’s 11 year old daughter, Isabelle Aghahowa has made her acting debut in Nollywood, playing the role of identical twins separated at birth and given to two different mothers in Uche Jombo’s new movie ‘Unconditional’. Isabelle plays the dual role of Dakore’s daughter and Uche Jombo’s daughter in the movie.

Tweet Of The Day: Majid Michel’s Advice

Actress Yvonne Nelson Says She is in love Again

After all the noise about being a secondary virgin for seven months, it seems Yvonne has found love again. At least, the days of being single are over – that is, if she is not trying to put up a publicity stunt.

Based on Yvonne’s response to a fans tweet, it appears she wants to keep this new relationship private – how private though?

“I'm so hapi 4 u dear pls mak dis private, it's ur relationship nat d world relationship,” the fan advised.

And the actress replied “yes ma'am”

We wish her well.

I’ve found another love — Ayo Adesanya

Ayo Adesanya is not a new face in Nollywood. She has acted alongside veterans like Regina Askia, Liz Benzon, Ucharia Anunobi and many others. The University of Ibadan graduate of Communications and Language Arts, like many of her peers, ventured into movie production. She spoke with Ajibade Alabi recently on several issues in the industry.

Why acting and not practicing what you studied in school?
I have always liked acting; it is just inborn. Right from my childhood days, I knew I would end up being an actress.

How did you join the industry?
I went for an interview somewhere, where I met Ifeanyi. It was he who invited me for an auditioning, and in that auditioning I was given a waka pass role. That was my first role, and that was how the journey began.

But I had always wanted to be an actress. I had started right from when I was in nursery school. I acted also when in secondary school. I also acted in church. So, it has been part of me right from the beginning.

Beyoncé Gets Surprise Kiss From Jay Z During Concert [PHOTOS]

Jay Z took a break from his own summer tour with Justin Timberlake to visit Beyonce at Mrs. Carter World Tour in Philadelphia

As Beyonce danced in one of her signature costumes, Jay Z came from behind and threw his arms around his woman and the crowd erupted in cheers.

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Ice Prince and Davido in Kenya for Boombaataa Festival [PHOTOS]

Davido and Ice Prince are in Kenya to perform at the Boombaataa Festival which will hold today (Saturday).

Photos later…

“Tony Tetuila believed in me and stood up for me” – Basket Mouth

Every great thing starts small – this fact was replayed by comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly called Basket Mouth in a new book series titled ‘Before I Write a Book’.

Basket Mouth, who intends to write a book eventually, shared his experience in this short story.

Back stage at the Rothmans Groove tour which held @ TBS in 1998, there I was seated with the likes of The Plantashun Boiz,Dr. Fresh,Remedies and more…I was just a young boy trying to weigh his options on what direction to go with his career as drumming,rapping,producing and comedy were few of my options.

That night was the 1st time I met Tony Tetuila, one of those humble guys you come by, he was warm and accommodating considering the obvious fact that I was nobody in the industry.

Fast forward a few months later, Comedy had won me over and in the course of my hustle and journey to where I’m yet to get to, I bumped into Tetuila  in Festac, just about the time his single ‘you don hit my car’ came out.

TB Joshua’s Followers ripped off by Travel Agent Who Collected over ₦13m

According to a report by the thevoicebw.com, a businessman who is based in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana has swindled scores of unsuspecting followers of TB Joshua of over ₦13million.

Ishmael Segoea, who claimed to be Prophet TB Joshua’s agent, left over 50 pilgrims hoping to visit Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) broke, confused and stranded after he collected their hard earned cash for a trip that never materialised.

Despite several warnings from T.B Joshua through his Emmanuel TV channel for people to avoid being duped by fraudsters posing as his agents, Segoea managed to collect a cool P14, 000 (₦ 265,641.60) from each of the 50 pilgrims with the promise of handling their travel arrangements to Nigeria.

The money was meant for the purchase of air tickets and accommodation, he told the pilgrims.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Becca – Time 4 Me

Ghanaian song bird, Becca has released the visuals for her song ‘Time 4 Me,’ the song is taken off her album with same title. Time 4 Me album would be officially launched at 8pm today.

VIDEO: DJ Khaled Proposed To Nicki Minaj on MTV News + He presented her with a $500,000 ring

What was DJ Khaled thinking? Was proposing to Nicki in absentia for real or a publicity stunt?

During an interview with MTV News, DJ Khaled popped the question to Nicki Minaj and even presented her with a 10-karat, radiant-cut ring worth approximately $500,000.

"Nicki Minaj, I'm at MTV. I love you. I like you. I want you. I want you to be mine. I'm here at MTV because it's a worldwide network," he said via video. "Only reason I'm not telling you this face to face is because I understand that you're busy. Ima be honest with you, I wanna marry you."

He went on to say "Nicki Minaj, will you marry me? We got the same symptoms, we both suffer from success. You out there touring, you're out there hustling, you're out there making music and you're out there winning. And I understand."

Though Nicki has not officially responded to Khaled’s proposal but she actually retweet the video on her Twitter account.

Nigeria Born Rapper Wale Gives University Student $25,000 Scholarship

Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, popularly known as Wale has literally transformed the life of a Hampton University student, Lauren Pryor.

The part two Psychology student won the rapper’s scholarship through a local hip-hop radio station, 103 JAMZ, which posted the contest on June 18th.

According to Hampton University News, the female student was on the brink of not returning to the university due to financial hardship; however all that is news now.

Here is what  Lauren said after winning the scholarship:

VIDEO: Watch Gov. Rotimi Amaechi's Complete Interview on BBC HARDtalk

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has said nobody can stampede him out of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The governor also said he did not have to tell President Goodluck Jonathan or anybody about his ambition before contesting any public office.

Amaechi, who said he had yet to declare his ambition to contest the Vice-Presidency in PDP, spoke in an interview monitored on the BBC programme, Hard Talks, on Thursday.

Check out the video clip.

VIDEO: Actress Emelia Brobbey Denies Shoplifting Reports + Eyewitness threatens to leak Emelia’s theft video

Recently, Ghanaian actress Emelia Brobbey was alleged to have stolen a bracelet at a shop - Piercings - while on vacation in London and was also reported to have been arrested by the Police.

The actress who returned to Ghana yesterday debunked the claim; according to her, five months ago, she went to the UK to deliver and after the delivery, she went to shop with her baby in a pram.

She narrated that as she left the shop, shop security approached her that their detectors had detected that she might have not paid for an item in her pram.

A bracelet, Emelia Brobbey added, was found in her possession and she was asked if she was ready to pay for the item and she indicated her preparedness to do so.

Teacher Docked for Impersonating Fashola’s, Aregbesola’s Wives

A 53- year-old teacher on Grade Level 10, Asogbon Victoria Abosede, was Thursday, arraigned before Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court One, sitting in Ikeja, for allegedly impersonating the first lady of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Fashola.

The defendant was said to have sent text messages between June and July to the Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos by falsely presenting herself as first lady of Lagos State and obtained N100, 000 from the chairman.

The defendant who is facing a 10-count charge of impersonation and fraud, preferred against her by the Lagos State government, was docked before Chief Magistrate Eniola Fabamwo.

The prosecutor, Attorney General of Lagos State, Ade Ipaye, told the court that the accused committed the alleged crime between the months of June and July 2013, by also sending text messages to one Gbolahan Khadijat Daudu, who is the Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Maryland in Ikeja area of Lagos.

Author Jane Austen to be face of the Bank of England £10 note

Do you remember the novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’? Well, the the Bank of England has announced that the author, Jane Austen will become the new face of the £10 note starting from 2017. Jane would replace Charles Darwin, who has featured on the £10 note since 2000.

This gesture is in response to critics who say there are not enough women represented on banknotes.

Just wondering when the likes of Flora Nwapa, Buchi Emecheta, Adaora Lily Ulasi, Molara Ogundipe, and others would appear on our currency.

Photo of Singer Eva Alordiah, Her Dad and Brothers

Compared to the other members of her family, Eva is a bit fair in complexion; cool photo though.

PHOTOS: Iceprince Hit studio with Mavin Records Stars, Don Jazzy and D’Prince

The BET award winner has hit the studio with Mavin Records Boss, Don Jazzy and his brother, D’prince; obviously Iceprince is cooking a new joint.

Making reference to his session with Don Jazzy, Iceprince wrote “This man called @donjazzy just blessed a nigga! I can say I've worked with a legend guys and he's ammaaaziinng! From a voice note to an anthem!! #FOZ”

Can’t wait!

Senate approves takeover of Rivers Assembly – Says Mbu must go

The Senate, on Thursday, voted that the National Assembly should take over the legislative powers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, in accordance with Section11(4) of the 1999 Constitution.

The lawmakers, after a closed-door session, also urged the state lawmakers allegedly plotting to unseat embattled Governor Rotimi Amaechi to drop such plan in the interest of peace and democracy.

The Senate specifically resolved that “the National Assembly should, as a matter of urgency, take over the functions and duties of the Rivers State House of Assembly, pursuant to Section 11, subsection 4 of the 1999 Constitution, pending the resolution of the crisis and restoration of peace in Rivers State.”

PHOTOS: Terry G’s Book Of Ginjah Concert

Terry G, launched his fourth album, Book Of Ginjah, at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja, early July.

Check out performances by Terry G, Timaya, Jaywon, Ozzybosco and others.

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Nigerian Born Nne Ebong Replaces Michael McDonald as Senior VP at ABC Studios

ABC Studios' senior vice president of drama development, Michael McDonald is stepping aside from his position to start his own production company, Steams Castle, at ABC Studios, the company said Tuesday.

McDonald will be replaced by Nne Ebong, who's being promoted from drama development vice president to senior vice president, drama development.

The Nigerian-born has been with ABC studios since 2006; she has overseen the creative process of series like “Lost,” “Brothers & Sisters” and “The Ghost Whisperer,” and developed series including “Scandal” and “Revenge.”

Nne Ebong graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with writing degrees from both the School of Cinema-Television and the Annenberg School of Journalism.

FUNNY PHOTOS: When Animals Attack Human

That’s why they are called animals! Lol!!!

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“Desmond Elliot Sponsored me to come to Nigeria for a Movie Production” – Botswana Actress

Obakeng B. Manowe, fondly called Yoko-Ono might not be a popular name in the make believe industry but she has earned herself a name as the first Botswana actress to land an acting role in Africa’s largest movie industry, Nollywood.

Yoko-Ono was asked in a recent interview how she managed to penetrate the highly competitive movie industry.

The Dramatic Arts student said it started in March this year when she was in Johannesburg, and then she met Nollywood’s actor, producer and director, Desmond Elliot.

“I could recognize Elliot’s face from the movies I always watched. I guess I was at the right place at the right time and I immediately asked if I could meet him and surprisingly I was given that opportunity. As soon as I made my way through I knew I had to use that chance to sell myself. Surprisingly, he seemed impressed and said I had a face for TV and we kept in touch ever since. He sponsored me to come to Nigeria for a movie production and that is how I landed the role,” she said.

Kiyoandfilo gathered that the actress plays the part of an international employer called ‘Betty’ in a new movie titled ‘Finding Mercy’; the film stars Desmond Elliot, Rita Dominic, Chioma Akpotha, Dabota Lawson and Uti Nwachukwu.

New Music Video: Toni Tones - I know What You Like