Andrew Dosunmu Release Trailer for New Film 'Mother of George', stars Bukky Ajayi, Angelique Kidjo [VIDEO]

Andrew Dosunmu's seductive immigrant drama Mother of George will be released by Oscilloscope Laboratories on September 13, 2013 - likely in a limited release to start.

The visually-stunning drama is about Brooklyn’s Yoruba community and it stars Danai Gurira as Adenike, who weds the charismatic Ayodele (Isaach De Bankolé), the owner of a small Nigerian restaurant in Brooklyn. Their traditional wedding culminates in a ceremony where Adenike is named for her yet-to-be-conceived son, George. But as the months pass without pregnancy, Adenike faces uncomfortable and unfamiliar choices in her desperate struggle to save her marriage.

Other casts are Yaya Alafia, Tony Okungbowa, Bukky Ajayi and Angelique Kidjo.

Dosunmu is a Nigerian born fashion photographer and filmmaker; he is the director of the 2011 drama film, Restless City which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Watch David Oyelowo Interview at ‘The Butler’ Premiere [VIDEO]

Actors' Guild of Nigeria Celebrates Nollywood Actress Omotola Ekeinde [PHOTOS]

Actors' Guild of Nigeria headed by Ibinabo Fiberesima celebrated Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde on Sunday August 4th for being named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

Check out photos of celebrities at the event.

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New Music Video: Julius Agwu - Rejuvenate

College Students in Akure Protest Rape of Female Colleagues [PHOTOS]

Human and vehicular movements were temporarily disrupted in parts of Akure, Ondo State capital, on Tuesday, as students of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, took to the street to protest the alleged rape of three female students of the school.

They alleged that some hoodlums had on Monday night invaded the campus and raped the students who were preparing for their examination.

Efforts by men of the state police command, who were on ground to curtail the situation, were rebuffed by the students, who called for the removal of the CSO.

EVIL: Man Beheads Son To Buy Cows [PHOTO]

Adamawa state Police Command has on Tuesday paraded a 24 year old man Bappa Alti of Gamji Village, in Gombi local Government Area of Adamawa state for beheading his 5year old son Buba Bappah for the sum of one Million Naira which he intends to use in purchasing cows.

The command’s spokesman  D. S. P Muhammad Ibrahim said the arrest of Alti, was sequel to a complaint that the suspect has earlier in the day took the boy to his farm only to return without him and could not give a convincing explanation about the boy's whereabouts.

D. S. P Ibrahim explained that, following the failure of Alti to convince the grandfather of the deceased when he enquired about the whereabouts of his grandson sparked suspicious about the motives of Alti which led to the involvement of the Police in the matter.

According to the PPRO, following the dissatisfaction of the grandfather by the explanation of his son, he mobilized a search team which on arriving the farm, found the mutilated body of the deceased child.

Tiwa Savage, Chris Attoh, and others star in MTV Base’s drama series, Shuga

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation and MTV Base have revealed the key cast members for the upcoming production of Shuga – Lagos, the award-winning TV drama, which starts filming on location in and around Lagos this week. Hand-picked by director Biyi Bandele, the cast for the hotly anticipated series includes a mixture of well-known faces and some exciting newcomers.

Beat FM DJ and Morning Rush host Maria Okanrende plays the key part of Foye – an ambitious radio and club DJ with a domineering mother.  Singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage will also make her TV debut in Shuga in the role of Sade – glamorous owner of Badoo Tree nightclub, a favourite hangout of the key characters.  “Oliva Tweest” star Dorcas Fapson takes on the role of Sophie – a failing student who’s not averse to using her body to get what she wants.  The pivotal male role of Ekene – a young music promoter with a steady girlfriend but a roving eye – will be played by Okezie Morro, while “Tinsel” soap star Chris Attoh plays the role of Kofi, a domineering husband.

Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo and other Stars shine at “The Butler’s” premiere [PHOTOS]

Nearly every big name in Hollywood was at the NYC premiere of The Butler last night, including David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey and Mariah Carey, who dressed up her arm cast with a studded leather sling. Other stars at the premiere included Naomi Watts, who walked the carpet to show support for her husband, Liev Schreiber, who plays former President Lyndon B. Johnson in the historical film; Minka Kelly, who plays Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; and Forest Whitaker, who portrays the title character and former White House butler, Cecil Gaines.

Check out the red carpet photos;

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Cultists Chop Off Corps Member's Hand in Bayelsa

A female corps member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the Obuah community in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa State, Miss. Folakemi Akinbode was on Monday night attacked by suspected cultists who chopped off right hand.

Miss Oluwakemi Akinbode, a 26-year- old Ondo State indigene is Batch A Corps member and graduate of Nursing from the Madonna University, Elele in Rivers State, was attacked at about 8:30pm, while returning to the Corps Lodge near the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobori, near Yenagoa.

According to a corps member, who gave his name simply as Fred, told Leadership that the attacked corps member was serving at the university teaching hospital for primary assignment.

According to Fred, the attack was a shock to many other corps members in the area.

The attacked Corps member is presently receiving treatment at the Teaching Hospital.

Confirming the incident, the Paramount Ruler of the Community, the Ibolou XI of Obunagha, H.R.H Godsgive Apoh, condemned the incident and summoned an emergency meeting of the Youth Vigilante Association to investigate and apprehend those involved in the attack.

When contacted on the development, the state police public relations officer, Mr Alex Akhigbe said though no arrest had been made, operatives had been deployed to track down the attackers.

Source: Leadership

Peter Okoye of P-Square Proposes to Lola Omotayo with a brand new Range Rover [PHOTOS]

This would go down as one of the sweetest marriage proposal in recent times. Though it is long over due but Peter Okoye made it a grand one and Lola said YESSSSS.

Congrats to them.

Check out the pictures

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa covers Genevieve Magazine August Issue

Looking great!

Joselyn Dumas and John Dumelo on a flirting spree [PHOTOS]

Joselyn Dumas, who was recently unveiled as the new hostess of ‘at Home with JD’ was in a celebration mood inside Rockstone’s Office – stars like James Gardner, D-Black and John Dumelo were all in the house partying weekend.

While the party went on, John and Jocelyn were seen flirting around, in ways that can draw the attention of a blind man. Are we missing something…?

If you ask me – I will say the pair looks cool though; I mean JD and JD.

Check out the photos and decide.

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Time To Laugh: Watch ‘Orijin in Ibadan’ featuring Seyi Law [FUNNY VIDEO]

This is a must watch; check out the clip!

18-year-old girl makes history as youngest person to pass UK Bar Exam [PHOTOS]

Gabrielle Turnquest, from Windermere, has demonstrated superior academic prowess to become the youngest person to qualify as a barrister in the U.K.

She was called to the Bar of England and Wales after passing her exams with flying colors at just 18.

What makes this achievement even more extraordinary is that the average lawyer undertakes the notoriously rigorous Bar Professional Training Course when they are 27, according to The University of Law records.

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Interview with Onyeka Onwenu at the 2013 NRC Image Awards [VIDEO]

Legendary Singer Onyeka Onwenu was at the 17^th Nigerian Reunion Corporation (NRC) Image Award in Houston, Texas, where she received the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Here is a brief interview she granted Emma Emerson of Golden Icons; in the video clip, Onyeka spoke about her career, her latest music video/project ‘This Land’, her advice to younger artistes and much more. 

BBN Winner Katung Aduwak and Fiancee, Raven Taylor Release Engagement Photos

2006 Big Brother Nigeria winner and video director, Katung Aduwak decided to share pictures from his engagement photo-shoot with his fans. He is currently engaged to his black America girlfriend, Raven Taylor and plan on tying the knot on the 25th of August in Chicago.

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Police Search Women's Vaginas on Side of the Road [VIDEO]

A pair of videos posted online show police probing the genitals and anal regions of three women they claim to suspect of possessing marijuana. In one video, a woman is seen bent over and grimacing as an off camera police officer conducts the search. Shortly before this search, a male officer explains to the woman that he is calling a female officer over "because I ain't about to get up close and personal with your woman areas."

The Texas police officers involved have been fired and charged for sexual assault.

See video below;

Rihanna Parties Hard at Barbados Carnival [PHOTOS]

Yesterday, Rihanna celebrated Barbados' annual crop Carnival with her family and friends, letting loose and partying it up in a traditional carnival-styled bejewelled two piece.

Check out her risqué photos

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Python Escapes from Pet Shop and Strangles Two Chilren in Their Sleep [PHOTOS]

Two children aged five and seven were killed after a giant python escaped from a pet store and strangled them to death while they were asleep.

The tragic incident took place in New Brunswick city of Campbellton, Canada when the brothers Connor and Noah Barth were sleeping in their room.

The 16-foot African Rock Python, which lived in a pet store below their apartment, escaped from its cage and slid upstairs inside the boy's room through the ventilation ducts and crept onto the ceiling.

The boys had come to stay for the night with Jean-Claude Savoie, owner of the Reptile Ocean pet store which houses exotic animals, including crocodiles and tarantulas. The children belonged to Savoie's best friend Mandy Trecartin.

OAU rated the Best University in Nigeria, Auchi Poly Dust Unilag

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has been ranked as the best university in Nigeria and the eighth in Africa.

This was revealed in the latest webometric ranking conducted by a world renowned research council, Cybermetrics Lab, which is based in Spain.

Kiyoandfilo learnt that in the list of ten best universities in Arica, South African universities occupies the first to third position; they also held on to the fifth, sixth,seventh and ninth position. Meanwhile, Makerere University of Uganda occupies the fourth position, while Cairo University of Egypt is the tenth best university in Africa.

Auchi Polytechnic, University of Ibadan and University of Lagos ranked 23, 24 and 25 in Africa, while University of Ghana ranked 18.

10yrs old Nigerian girl makes FORBES Magazine history

Ten year-old Nigerian girl Zuriel Oduwole has made history as the youngest person ever to be interviewed in Forbes, the global iconic magazine title.

The interview with the award winning documentary film maker, conference speaker and writer is featured in the August 2013 edition of Forbes Africa.

Touted by some as the next Larry King, and ARISE News at the next Oprah Winfrey, Oduwole is reportedly committed to Rebrand Africa by showing the positive things in about the continent, and making the case for education the Girl Child in Africa and Emerging Markets.

As an invited guest to the recent African Union 50th anniversary celebrations in Ethiopia, she has in her quest of pursuing her goal interviewed leading African business, political, and sports personalities, including eight current African Presidents, Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote and Tennis super stars – Venus and Serena Williams.

Zuriel (which is Hebrew for God is my Rock) believes if she can walk a mile, then there are girls who on seeing her work and progress made, would walk a mile and half.

That, she believes is one simple way to inspire the African Girl Child, and show the world the need to educate the continents often forgotten Girl Child, of which Zuriel is one.

Emulate James Ibori – Pastor Tells Nigerians

Even in former Governor James Onanefe Ibori’s absence, his home town, Oghara, Delta state, was agog all through Sunday as his admirers, political followers and associates gathered to mark his 55th birthday in grand style. The celebration began with a Thanksgiving Church service at the Baptist Church,

Oghara, where the Pastor, Rev Iweh Godspower, challenged the congregation, to emulate Ibori, who though was not in the church, had attracted the large crowd to both the church and the Oghara town to celebrate his birthday in his absence because of the sheer force of his personality.

What is that aspect of Ibori’s personality that could attract such a mammoth crowed which filled the church and overflowed outside, he asked. He answered his own question: “It is a given that

BBA8 Update: Angelo’s fiancee, Candice Arends Denies Granting Interview

Angelo’s South African fiancee, Candice Arends has denied reports making rounds that she says Angelo is only using Beverly for sex.

Candice, in a twitter post says she didn’t grant any interview, that the story is fabricated. “...plz ppl leave me alone I didn't do any interview its all lies,” she wrote.

She also replied a Nigeria blogger who did a story on her.

“Leave Candy the hell alone.She is not in the show. Malicious lies and dirty tactics is all you know how to play… its btwn Angelo and beverly nt Candice get it right”

Though Candice might be seen as handling the issue with tact but that doesn’t take away the fact that she is heart broken – see what she wrote;

“I simply wish I can answr all thse questions bt I cnt”

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