Yoruba actress, Toyin Adegbola, appointed government official

Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Adegbola aka ‘Ashewo to Re Mecca’, has been appointed as a board member of the Osun State Arts and Culture Council.

The light complexion actress will join fellow Yoruba movie actor and Araba of Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon, who is the vice chairman of the board; and the Olu of Ila, Adetokunbo Abolarin, as Chairman. Other members are Chief Esuleke and Ajao Adelakun.

Toyin Adegbola, who once worked with Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), joins fellow movie practitioners like Richard Mofe Damijo, Okey Bakassi, Peter Fatomilola, and Bob-Manuel Udokwu who have been appointees of different government.

Rapper Ice Prince visits Big Brother Africa Housemates

The Ruby Housemates exploded with excitement as soon as Ice Prince made a stylish entrance in the Big Brother House.

The Nigerian superstar paid the Housemates a visit in his capacity as a ONE Campaign ambassador in collaboration with the African Union

"Whether you win the money or not you guys should get involved," he said. "Hopefully by 2030 extreme poverty should be eradicated. Your voices and your images will do that in a lot of ways," he added.

Whitney Houston’s mom writes open letter to the singer’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown and the late singer's mother, Cissy Houston, haven't been on the best terms lately.

Ever since Houston's book "Remembering Whitney" was published in January, Brown has been keeping her distance from her grandmother, calling the book (which details Whitney's drug abuse, problems with ex-husband Bobby Brown and gay relationship rumors) "disrespectful," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Now, Houston is trying to mend fences, though in a very public way. She released an open letter to the press and addressed Bobbi’s engagement to Nick Gordon.

Letter below;

"She was your mom and she was my child and Krissi, I loved her too, more than you might imagine. I know you were upset that I wrote my book, 'Remembering Whitney,' but one day I

Olamide Parts Ways With Manager Tony Nwakalor

Rapper Olamide has reportedly dropped manager Tony Nwakalor.

Reports on the internet claim that the YBNL chief was dissatisfied with Tony Nwakolor’s dedication to his career, with the latter reportedly paying more time to D’banj who he also manages.

He is now reportedly being manged by a female who goes by the name of Racheal.

Nwakalor who now runs 1805 Entertainment and Olamide started working together in August, 2011 after the rapper stopped working with his former manager, Toni Payne.

NEWS UPDATE: 35 Die as Nigerian Army and Boko Haram Clash

At least 35 people have been killed in two separate gun battles between Nigerian security forces and Islamist sect Boko Haram in northeast Borno state, the army said on Monday.

Boko Haram gunmen on Sunday attacked a police base in Bama, a town close to the Cameroon border that has been frequently hit by violence in recent months.

"Troops have successfully repelled Boko Haram terrorist attacks on a police base in Bama ... on 4 August," said military spokesman Sagir Musa.

Musa said one policeman and 17 members of Boko Haram were killed during the fighting, while two soldiers were injured.

He said four trucks, three motorbikes, dozens of explosive devices, three rocket-propelled grenades, 10 AK47 rifles and over 100 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the Islamists.

Boko Haram members also attacked a military base in the town of Malam Fatori, triggering a gun battle that left two soldiers and 15 of its members dead, Musa said.

PHOTO: Singer Flavour flaunts Back Tattoo

Flavour shared this photo of his tattooed back on Instagram; what do you think?

Chidi Mokeme’s Child Scandal: Hajia Habiba Abubakar releases an official statement

Few days ago, news went viral that Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme had welcomed a baby boy with popular socialite and Jim Iyke’s ex lover, Hajia Habiba Abubakar. The news now is that she has released an official statement that confirms the story in a rather subtle way:

Here you go:

“My attention was drawn yesterday evening to a story making headlines for the past few days. I went through what has been posted in many different ways. It is very sad that people can go to any length to write whatever they feel like about just everybody or everything.

I know Chidi Mokeme and so what is news about it? We both are adults and therefore responsible for our actions, and I don’t think the media should be our referee.

I’ll speak to the press when I’m ready, but for now I would like my privacy to be respected. Thanks.”

TOUCHING: Couple weds with two-year-old dying son as best man [VIDEO]

Just two years old, the best man, Logan, is the son of the bride and groom, Christine Swidorsky and Sean Stevenson. The pair, who also have a one-year-old daughter together, wanted to share their special day with Logan, who is sick with a rare genetic disease and has been given just weeks to live.

“This is our dream come true. All our family together and we’re all together celebrating, the celebration of my son’s life and the celebration of our marriage,” Swidorsky told WPXI Saturday.

Swidorsky and Stevenson had already been planning their wedding, but moved up the big day once they knew their son’s life was nearing its end. “We'd been planning a wedding — we were starting to look for halls, but we decided to have it now so Logan could be a part of it, so he could be in the pictures — so it could be something our family did together," the couple told today.com.

At last, Peter Capaldi is revealed as the next 'Doctor Who' star

After months of speculation since Matt Smith announced that he was exiting the long-running British show Doctor Who, the BBC has announced the latest actor who will be taking on the role. In a live television announcement, with several previous stars on hand, it was revealed that Peter Capaldi will be portraying the newest incarnation of The Doctor.

Capaldi, 55 is a Scottish actor best known as Doctor Malcolm Tucker from BBC comedy ‘The Thick of It’.

Capaldi, who is the 12th actor to play the Doctor, said he was filming a BBC adaptation of The Three Musketeers in Prague when he found out.

“I had my phone on silent so I missed the call,” he said.

It was his agent, who greeted him with the phrase “Hello Doctor”.

“I started to laugh and haven't stopped laughing since,” Capaldi added.

Police arrest 3 for hurriedly burying an 18 year old boy

Police in Ondo State have arrested three persons for hurriedly burying an 18 year old boy, Sanmi Kehinde who allegedly shot himself dead with his father’s gun.

Kehinde reportedly shot himself last Wednesday with his father’s dane gun at Oriokuta community in Akoko South East council area of Ondo State.

The Police image maker in the state, Wole Ogodo said the family of the deceased did not make any formal report to the police before they hurriedly buried him.

Ogodo said detectives in the state police have commenced investigation to unravel the circumstance that could lead to the death of the teenager.

He said the report of the autopsy is still being awaited by the police.

According to him:  “Immediately the incident happened neither the family nor the neighbours reported the case to the police before they went ahead to bury the deceased, that is why the police arrested some people on the incident.

See Gobe: Kenyan model, Pendo Replies Davido’s Team with Proof [VIDEO]

Coming on the heels of Davido's management refutal of claims made by Kenyan model, Pendo that she had it with the Gobe crooner – the Mombasa born socialite has gone ahead to release evidence that shows she was actually in the singer’s hotel room.

In the interview, Pendo was asked if she actually slept with Davido, she said "yes i did, i always wanted to do him and planned it even before he came to Kenya…Davido knew too well what he was getting into and did not mind it”

Later, Pendo released photos of Davido's key card and flight ticket as proof; interestingly, k’n’f noticed she has learnt some Yoruba too.

Let’s hope this puts an end to Pendavido drama.

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New Music Video: 9ice – Ike Kan

Two days after dropping the audio, singer 9ice has premiered the visuals for ‘Ike Kan’.

Check out the video below and tell us what you think.

Nollywood Actor Chigozie Atuanya Weds Jennifer Oranika [PHOTOS]

Nollywood actor Chigozie Atuanya and his long time love Jennifer Oranika had their white wedding yesterday.

Nollywood stars like Francis Duru, Ebube Nwagbo and Oge Okoye were in attendance; check out some of the photos.

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Video Vixen Venita Akpofure Shows Off Her Hot Bikini Body [PHOTOS]

The model/actress is currently in the US on vacation; check out her sexy photos.

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Don Jazzy and D'Banj Performs Together @ Dotun's Wedding [VIDEO]

I Would Have Proposed To Omotola — Ali Nuhu

 Ali Nuhu is one of the most popular actors in the Hausa movie industry. A producer and brand ambassador, he talks about his job, his 10-year-old marriage and other sundry issues

How challenging is the job of producing Hausa movies?

Most times, challenges come up when you don’t do your homework the way it should be done. I don’t produce more than one or two movies a year and I do a lot of pre-production planning before going on set. That removes all the challenges.

It seems just a handful of producers are from the north

Yes. There are just a couple of us. The reason could be cultural barriers; people seem to be just contented with what they do and they don’t want to branch out into wider areas.

How did you break into the English movie sector?

When I first started appearing in the English movies, the challenge I had was the perception of my people. Most people misunderstood what I was trying to do. But with time, when the movies started coming out, they became acquainted with what I was trying to do.

We had a separation for seven months — Victory Emuejekaro

Victory Emuejekaro is an actor.  Also a model and the manager of African Movie Academy Awards, he is married to Chika. They talk about their six-year-old union

How did you meet?

Victory: I met her through one of my friends who stayed in my village with her parents.  I went to visit her in Lagos when the family relocated from the village.  The first day I saw Chika in her house, I knew she would make a good wife.  I started wooing her immediately.

Chika: We met through a friend, her name is Naomi.

Was it hard for you to woo her?

Victory: It was not that easy but she realised I was serious; it took some years of dating before she allowed me to meet her mother.

Terror Alert: US Shuts 21 Embassies

Amid warnings over a fresh planned attack on Western targets, United States officials in Washington and diplomats in US postings around the world were on high alert at the weekend, leading to the closure of 22 embassies and travel alert to American citizens in the Arabian Peninsula.

The British Broadcasting Corporation reported Saturday that the United States is not the only one worried by the latest threat to peace. The United Kingdom, French, and German embassies in Yemen will also be shut Sunday and Monday.

The uneasiness was coming on the heels of warnings that fresh intelligence points to Yemen-based al-Qaida being on the final stages of planning an attack on Western targets.

The warning is specifically tied to Yemen.

According to a report by Associated Press, President Barack Obama’s counterterrorism adviser updated him on the potential al-Qaida threat before he left Saturday for a round of golf in Maryland to kick off his 52nd birthday celebration last weekend, officials said.

Malawian President Kneels Down to Greet Tanzanian President [PHOTO]

In a show of humility and African tradition, Malawian President, Joyce Banda who was named by Forbes as the 71st most powerful woman in the world in 2012 and named the 47th in 2013 knelt down to greet Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete at a recent official function.

People who attended the function including the Tanzanian president himself were left bemused by the gesture.

How would you describe this?

First Pictures from Taiwo (D’banj’s sister) and Dotun of Cool FM’s White Wedding

Check out pictures of some celebrities arriving at the wedding of Dotun of Cool FM and Taiwo Oyebanjo (Dbanj’s younger sister).

Happy Birthday To Former BBA Housemate Uti Nwachukwu

The BBA, season 5 winner is a year older today; here’s what he wrote on his Instagram page;

Thank you Dear Lord for adding another year to My life. You are a faithful God! My life has been so blessed that even when I Thot it couldn't get better,YOU kept surprising me!! This season has been awesome and favour filled! and it's all cos of your love,grace and kindness! You are a God that Answers Prayers! My best friend, my defender and protector! My provider! My one true Love! my healer! My savior! I give you all the praise honor dominion worship power and adoration! I Love you Jevovah! THANK YOU!

VIDEO: Watch Jay-Z's "Picasso Baby" Performance Art Film

As you may recall, Jay-Z recently hung out at New York City's Pace Gallery and performed the Magna Carta Holy Grail track "Picasso Baby" over and over... for six straight hours.

The event was attended by a variety of big names, including Judd Apatow, Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Driver, Pablo Picasso's granddaughter Diana Widmaier Picasso, Wale, and Marina Abramović, who inspired the concept. Now, all of that footage has been chopped up into the track's music video. Only it's not a "music video". It's a "performance art piece."

Check it out

FUNNY PHOTO: Wildlife Photography Gone Wrong

Time to run for your life.

VIDEO: Finally, Beverly and Angelo Had Hot Sex in the Bath Tub (18+)

We all saw it coming; from hot kissing to fingering, and then marriage discussion, one of Nigeria's rep at BBA the chase, Beverly finally succumb to South African's Angelo.

Finally, Angelo got what he craved, Big Brother organisers got what they wanted to see and the viewers got what they expected.

See the video after the cut. (18+)

I am grateful to Six foot Plus for sharing all he had with me – Basket Mouth

Once again Basket Mouth gives props to another artist who helped him in time of need; he tells the story of how Six foot Plus helped to defray his transport fare when he had no money on him.

Here’s part two of 'Before I Write a Book' – inspiring story of little beginnings.

As I pay respect to those great men that changed my life, the seemingly little gestures that shaped me and have made me who I am… I recall another long evening…

Year 2000, Fame pre-award concert. Dele Olukoju and Wale Oluwaleimu were the stage/project managers. Wale had suggested I come perform in my bid to build a name.

I went there with a friend of mine, we had spent the last kobo on us transporting ourselves and getting food to eat as the event didn’t start early enough.

My performance was done at about midnight. It was a great outing for me. As it was time to leave, I met with the show organisers hoping I’d be paid for my service or get a little change for transport.

Unfortunately, communication had gone wrong somehow as they thought I was doing the performance for free. It dawned on me at that moment that I was in trouble.