Davido Releases New Song “Skelewu”

The highly anticipated song is finally here; check out Davido’s new song Skelewu.

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Tunde Kelani Reveals Full Cast for 'Dazzling Mirage'

About two weeks ago, we brought you info that the poster for 'Dazzling Mirage' has been released.

Yesterday, veteran director Tunde Kelani revealed on his Facebook page the newly-built website for his upcoming adaptation of Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare's Dazzling Mirage, as well as the film's full starring cast.

Here is his post:

I am happy to reveal the full list of the principal cast of Dazzling Mirage. Dazzling Mirage is the story of a talented, beautiful young sickle-cell sufferer who overcomes

Timi Dakolo Releases Hot and Smart Promotional Pictures [PHOTOS]

The singer of “This little light of mine,” Timi Dakolo has released some cute promotional photos to his teeming fans. This is a prelude to the shooting of video for his latest single ‘Send Down The rain’ which is a remake of the Majek Fashek classic.

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D'banj Releases New Joint 'Raise Your Glasses' For Hennessy Artistry 2013

D’banj has released a new song titled ‘Raise your Glasses’ –– the new joint is the official theme song for Hennessy Artistry 2013.

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A 28-Year-Old Nigerian Singer Found Dead in a Private Beach In Cyprus

The lifeless body of Stanley Eteimo, a 28-year-old Nigerian was found floating in a private beach in Cyprus on Thursday 8th August.

The Budding singer and a Management Information Systems student at Girne American University (GAU) Kyrenia, in the northern area of Cyprus was said to have gone to a party at a popular 5-star hotel called Kratos Hotel on Wednesday August 7th with some friends.

Friends of the late Bayelsa state indigene revealed that while at the party, he met a white girl he knew from school and started chatting with her. The white girl’s boyfriend who was also at the party got jealous and confronted Stanley; which led to serious argument between the two men. The white dude allegedly threatened to kill Stanley for disrespecting him and was overhead saying nothing will happen because Stanley was in his country.

Soulja Boy Kicked off Airplane for being Un-American [PHOTOS]

 Soulja Boy has a lot in common with Alec Baldwin -- not that he's as talented, but he's definitely as disrespectful on American Airlines, because the renegade rapper got booted from an AA plane after causing a pre-flight scene.

Just like Alec, Soulja was on American Airlines Friday when the flight attendant took the mic and told everyone to sit down. Soulja, who was standing and walking the aisles, didn't follow the command.

Thereafter a flight attendant approached the rapper and repeated the order and explained the consequences if he didn't obey –– the rapper blew her off.

And just like Alec, he was "removed" from the plane.

Jaywon Not Allowed to Leave Kennis Music on Contract Basis

Kennis Music recording artist, Jaywon, last week revealed his plans to leave the record label in an interview with Hip TV. Kennis music has since released a statement addressing Jaywon’s interview with Hip TV.

Kennis Music Press Release:

It has come to our notice via Ayo Animashaun led Hip TV’s one sided story, as usual, that Jaywon is leaving Kennis Music. For record purposes and the future, no one on Kennis Music signed a 1 Album deal; however, Jaywon signed for 3 full Albums with only one out (Meet Jaywon).

Discussion of Jaywon’s contract renewal is not on the front burner….

Signed

Public Affairs Unit.

Kennis Communications.

Beverly Makes Big Brother History, Sail into BBA finals with Melvin

Nigerian Chasemates Beverly and Melvin will sail to the Finale alongside Ghana’s Elikem and Zambian Cleo. After HoH Elikem made his final decision to save himself and swapped South Africa’s Angelo.

Beverly and Melvin are the last pair standing after all other countries lost one or both of their housemates to evictions during the course of The Chase.

Beverly is the only Housemate who made it to the Finale without having to face eviction throughout the Season. Melvin on the other hand also managed to dodge the dagger until Week 6 when he put himself up for possible eviction instead of swapping any of his fellow housemates who were nominated at the time. Luckily for him, Africa had his back and he was back to continue with The Chase.

Michelle Obama team up with Nigerian born Olajide Williams to release Hip Hop album

In a bid to raise awareness and end childhood obesity, US first lady, Michelle Obama will release a hip-hop album that is set to hit stores in September.

According to reports, the 19-track album would be titled ‘Health Songs for a Healthier America,’ the album will promote the First Lady's "Let's Move!" campaign, which works to combat obesity among children.

Obama would collaborate with Hip Hop Public Health (an institute founded by Dr Olajide Williams) and will also team up with Partnership for a Healthier America.

Although she will not be found singing or rapping in the album, the record will feature big names like Jordin Sparks, Travis Barker, Run DMC, Doug E. Fresh and Monifah.

A single, titled 'Everybody', taken from the album was released last month and features former American Idol Jordin Sparks and Doug E. Fresh.

"Throughout history, music has been a great teacher and motivator, from ABC's and nursery rhymes to religious hymns and national anthems," said Olajide Williams, founder and president of Hip Hop Public Health."It is time to harness this power for health."

Check out the video for ‘Everybody’

EFCC quizzes Bukola Saraki, interrogation continues today

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have quizzed former Kwara State governor Dr Bukola Saraki over his alleged involvement in fraud-related matters during his eight-year tenure and when he was the executive director of the defunct Societe Generale Bank Nigeria Limited (SGBN).

The Commission in an invitation letter, signed by its Director of Operations, Olaolu Adegbite and dated July 25, 2013 was sent through the Clerk of the National Assembly.

The letter with the heading “Investigation Activities on Senator Bukola Saraki”, reads in part: “The EFCC is investigating a case of fraud involving the above Distinguished Senator. We accordingly seek your kind assistance to release him to report to the undersigned at Idiagbon House, No 5 Fomella Street, Wuse 2, Abuja at 10 am on July 31, 2013 in furtherance of the investigation.”

The senator was released last night and asked to report for further interrogation today.

Tweet of the Day: Tonto Dikeh’s advice to folks with suicide tendencies

Photo of the Day: Crocodile in a pothole?

New Music Video: J. Martins ft DJ Arafat –– Touching Body

Singer J Martins presents the visuals for his hit single Touching Body featuring Ivorian star, DJ Arafat. Directed by MattMax, the video features exciting cameos from Nigerian footballing maestros, the duo of Ikechukwu Uche and Kalu Uche of the Super Eagles.

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Hunger Games Star, Jennifer Lawrence covers Vogue's September issue [PHOTOS]

Jennifer Lawrence looks stunning on her first cover of ‘Vogue’ Magazine – in the featured interview, the Best Actress Oscar-winner for "Silver Linings Playbook" said;

"I've never said this before, because there is no way to say it without it being completely misunderstood, but ever since I was really little, I always had a very normal idea of what I wanted: I was going to be a mom and I was going to be a doctor and I was going to live in Kentucky. But I always knew that I was going to be famous" 

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Okupe Assures Of Uninterrupted Power Supply before Year End [VIDEO]

The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has assured again that the era of shortage in power supply in most part of the nation will come to an end before the end of the year. This is coming on the heels of recent reports that Power Generation has dropped to 2,628.6 Megawatts.

Addressing a news conference in Abuja, Okupe explained further that on the issue of achieving uninterrupted power supply in Nigeria, the president is not resting on his oars to see that it becomes a reality, but expressed disappointment that the highly transparent and professional manner in which President Jonathan handled the privatization of the power sector is lost on the public in spite of the commendations of the global business community especially international investors.

He said the new owners of the divested assets of Power Holding Company of Nigeria will utilize the presently installed capacities more efficiently and add more power to the 5,000 megawatts already being generated by the country.

Pregnant Models strut for Uyo Okebie’s ‘You! Lingerie’ at Lingerie Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

No one expects an event called Lingerie Fashion Week to be mild; but you don't expect to see a bevy of pregnant ladies in hot pink heels strutting down the catwalk in lingerie.

At the just concluded Lingerie Fashion Week, Designer Uyo Okebie-Eichelberger of You! Lingerie put together a dozen pregnant ladies with the height, bodies (all relatively slim and very pregnant) to strut in hot pink heels for ‘You! Lingerie’

Lingerie Fashion Week held first week of August in New York.

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New Music: Rukus release two new singles – Spending My Ego ft. Eldee and Tonight ft. Simi

Trybe Records’ artiste Rukus is back with two amazing singles –– Spending My Ego featuring Trybe records CEO Eldee and ‘Tonight’ featuring Simi.

The songs are taken off his forth coming album.

Spending My Ego 

Tonight 

Movie Director Leila Djansi Blasts Nigerian Actors, says they are Insecure

Call her controversial, that won’t stop the Director of “I sing of a well” and “Sinking Sands”, Leila Djansi from speaking her mind whenever she wants to. In her recent post, the 32-year-old American/Ghanaian filmmaker took a swipe at Nollywood and Ghollywood stars – she described them as being materialistic, having awkward diction and that they embark on needless vacation just to cover their insecurity.

Here’s her unedited post:

"Do quote me anywhere on this. It’s about time someone said this. My fellow film industry folks in Ghana and Nigeria, especially actors. Enough with the cars, shoes, bags, clothes and needless vacations. You don’t do these cos you deserve them but cos of the need to show off and that’s some high level of insecurity you need checked. You spend money you make from doing some crappy material on designers who take that money, go on vacations with their fellow men, whom they have married and have sex with or fellow women… (None of my business tho. Just sayin’). Instead of sitting

Joselyn Dumas falls on stage when dancing in Denrele's boots [PHOTOS]

Denrele’s boot is definitely not for everyone.

Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Joselyn Dumas fell on stage when she wore the very high boots of Denrele during the shooting and recording of Channel O’s O News Live in Accra, Ghana.

Denrele who had Joselyn as a guest on his couch threw a ‘truth or dare’ at the actress. Joselyn chose to dare Denrele, which resulted in Denrele asking her to take off her Christian Louboutin shoes. Joselyn was then made to wear Denrele’s boots and when she tried to dance in the boots, she took a mighty tumble.

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Toolz claims Don Jazzy has a crush on her [VIDEO]

Here is a slice of the interview Toolz had with Ebuka on Rubbin Minds.

Ebuka: You mentioned earlier about people saying you interview someone and they end up saying you are dating, I want to call a few names  and you are going to answer Yes or No, or explain whatever it is you want to explain, if you dated them or not – Don Jazzy.

Toolz: Don Jazzy is my personal person, Don Jazzy is like somebody that, he thought me a lot about the industry, he’s my personal person.

Ebuka: Never dated?

Toolz: No, people say that I have a crush on him, but I have to say he has crush on me

Ebuka: So you think Don Jazzy has a crush on you?

Toolz: Don Jazzy is awesome and amazing.

Put Al-Mustapha under surveillance, OPC warns FG

The O'odua People’s Congress (OPC) at the weekend admonished the presidency to keep an eye on Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Head of State, General Sanni Abacha, who was recently discharged and acquitted by the Court of Appeal in Lagos.

In a statement issued by the Osun State Coordinator and Secretary of the OPC, Mr. Oyeyinka Awoyemi and Mr. Waheed Olaniyan respectively, the group said the federal government should ensure that al-Mustapha was kept under security watch despite being discharged and acquitted of his alleged offences by the court.

Tinsel is Nigeria’s best TV production — Victor Olaotan

Victor Olaotan plays the lead role as the character of Fred Ade-Williams in popular television series, Tinsel. He speaks with Joan Omionawele on his childhood, journey through life and career. Excerpts

You were a broadcaster for a while before you moved into acting. Why the u-turn?
Well, I have always been an actor. I had my first breakthrough in acting in 1959. My official professionalism was shown in 1974. It was entitled Candle in the Wind and it was the first television movie on Nigerian television.

How and why were you chosen for the lead role in Tinsel?
It was just grace. I understand over 500 people auditioned for the role, but I was chosen. I was surprised because I am an actor that does not jump all over the place to get my face seen, and I had left the industry for over 20 years sojourning in the United States. I have been in the industry for a while. A reporter was talking to me sometime ago and asked ‘Don’t you consider yourself lucky? You just came into the industry and you are at the top!’ I said, ‘Is that so?’ It has nothing to do with me being a fantastic actor or being special. 

New Music: Omawumi ft. RemyKayz –– Somori

Somori is a fast paced joint, produced by Phil Keys; the song has the potential to become a club hit.

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Nigerian Idols’ Jayfeel Releases First Single, Ghetto Love

The 3rd runner-up of Nigerian Idol’s third season, Joshua Enakhimion aka Jayfeel, has released a brand new single titled, Ghetto Love, produced by Samklef.

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