Meet Bello Moshood Abiola, Winner of Skelewu Dance Competition {PHOTOS}

After Davido announced the Skelewu Dance Competition, thousands of entries were received; the videos were then reviewed and eventually a winner has emerged.

Bello Moshood Abiola aka kiddymizzy, who uploaded his 3 minutes 19 seconds Skelewu dance video on Youtube, smiled away with over $3,000 as the winner.

Apart from the cash, Kiddy stand the chance of getting more goodies, “am gonna change this kids life More things to come kiddy,” Davido said.

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Lauryn Hill Pen A Letter of Appreciation To Fans

Lauryn Hill, through her Tumblr page expressed gratitude to those who supported her during her 3 month prison stint.

Here is what the "Consumerism" rapper wrote;

See Funke Akindele and Mercy Johnson fighting over a loaf [PHOTOS]

The two Nollywood super stars are on set of a new movie…in one of the photos, Mercy Johnson and Funke Akindele are seen fighting over a gigantic loaf of bread.

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New Music Video: Bracket – International Baby

Check out Bracket’s video for the song “International Baby”

Nollywood now a mixture of prostitutes and professionals - Mariam Bakare

Despite her passion for acting, she has added another feather to her cap as the publisher and the CEO of Central Star magazine. Mariam Omolara Barake, actress, is a mother of three. In this interview with Seyi Sokoya, she speaks on why she ventured into magazine production, her take on the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP) crisis and her fashion preferences. Excerpts:

Why I kept a low profile.
I agree with you that I kept a low profile in recent time. It was my decision to focus on another things and I don’t have any regret that I am still in the industry. I think it was high time for me to take such step since I had already registered my face in the minds of my fans and it was a thing I have been longing for years back. To me, what I am doing at present is still part of entertainment. I now produce a magazine called ‘Central Star magazine’. Despite all odds, the outcome is really impressive. The magazine focuses on the entertainment industry, both up-and-coming and stars, legends of the industry, entertainment events, behind the scenes, culture and tradition among others.

11 Governors float Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF)

Still struggling to effect a change in the Nigerian polity, 11 governors on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, have floated a separate forum known as Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF.

The governors have also set up a functional secretariat to coordinate their activities just like the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF and the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum.

The PGF’s secretariat is located on No. 79 Nelson Mandela Street, a stone throw from both the NGF and the Akwa Ibom Governor’s Lodge, which serves as the meeting point for the PDP-GF.

Already, the PGF has named Salihu Mohammed Lukman as its Director General and given him the mandate to coordinate the day-to-day administration of the office.

Vanguard investigation showed that the PGF, which is still fully involved in the NGF, wants to chart a new path on good governance and create a new image for the progressive states.

Kim Kardashian Says Not Yet To Kanye West’s Marriage Proposal

After her failed marriages to Damon Thomas and Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian isn't bowing to Kanye West's pressure to tie the knot again.

With two ex-husbands already under her belt, Kim is in no rush to walk down the aisle again but baby daddy Kanye West is pressuring the reality star to tie the knot. “Kanye is obsessed with her,” a source close to Kim tells nydailynews. “He always has been. He has begged her to get married a few times; it’s Kim that’s saying ‘not yet.’ ”

The source says that momager Kris Jenner is terrified that if Kim doesn’t say yes soon, it will look bad for the family, and that with a baby, it would look better if she was married.

Photos from Choc City Rapper, MI’s Surprise Birthday Party

The surprise birthday party for Africa rapper No.1, MI went down at Cafe Vanessa in Victoria Island, Lagos on October 4th

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Raymond Dokpesi’s Ray Power & AIT Slammed with ₦10 Billion Suit

Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Nigeria’s government approved collective management organization for musical works and sound recordings has filed a Ten Billion naira copyright infringement action against DAAR Communications Plc, Nigeria’s biggest privately owned broadcast network which operates stations such as Ray Power FM, Faaji FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT) scattered all over Nigeria. The suit No. FHC/L/CS/1392/13 filed on October 7, 2013 on behalf of COSON at the Federal High Court, Lagos by crack Intellectual Property lawyer, Mr. Justin Ige, is the biggest known copyright infringement action ever in the African continent.

In the action, COSON is asking for the sum of N724, 500, 000. 00 (Seven Hundred and Twenty Four Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira) being amount due as royalties or license fees.

New Music Video: IcePrince feat. French Montana – I Swear

Aboki crooner Ice Prince returns with a smashing new video for his latest single, I SWEAR featuring Bad Boy Entertainment's French Montana.The video was shot on location in the US by J R Saint who has shot videos for the likes of Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Game and so many others. The song produced by Chopstix also features additional vocals from EME artiste Shaydee and will be on the Fire of Zamani Album due to be released October 21st 2013.

Comedian Julius Agwu and Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Yesterday, Oct 7^th, Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu and his wife, Ibiere were blessed with a bouncing baby boy, and his name is Zadok Chibuike Julis Agwu.

Zadok was born in the US and is the second child of the comedian – the couple have a 4-year-old daughter named Zahra

Congrats to them.

See Amber Rose Teach Her Seven Months Old Son How To Swim [PHOTOS]

Amber Rose shared photos on her Instagram page where she and her cute baby boy, Sebastian were having fun together in a swimming pool.

While in the pool, the sexy model tried to teach her 7-month-old son how to swim – here’s what she wrote; “My boy wants to learn how to swim at 7 months old.... So I'm gonna teach him… My Munchie is only 7 months old and wears 12-24 months clothes! He's such a big boy.... He was born big.   ”

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Sound Sultan Debunks Reports That He Is Quitting Music

Bible-carrying Protesters Storm Osun School, Deny Pupils, Teachers Entrance

Bible-carrying Christians, including members of Osun Baptists Conference in Osun State, have protested the attempt by the state government to merge Muslim students wearing hijab with the Baptists High School, Iwo in the new education policy introduced by Governor Rauf Aregbesola's administration.

Aggrieved Christians armed with Holy Bibles and hymn books trooped to the school as early as 7:30am and dislodged all students from the school. They also prevented teachers from entering the school premises.

They argued that the schools merger, if allowed to succeed, would obliterate the Baptist heritage, saying hijab wearing would never be allowed in school founded by Christian missionaries.

Music Sensation, Miss Black Barbie Set to hit Nigeria Soon [PHOTOS]

Popular Nigerian dancer Kaffy should be prepared for a competition as German Based music sensation Miss Black Barbie is set to arrive Nigeria next January. Her mission in Nigeria is to teach Nigerians how to dance.

She said 'I will be in Nigeria January to do my thing, perform, and produce new songs with people like Flavor, Wizkid and Olamide. My African Manager and Director is handling the arrangements, I will teach Nigeria and Africa some new things especially in Dance, I know they will want more'

Miss BlackBarbie's African Manager and Artistic Director Sam Chuks Uba who is the CEO of Bigshow Entertainment said MissBlackBarbie has been following events in Nigeria and will be coming with her team to unleash dance on Nigeria.

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Joy Bewaji Finally Apologises to Makosi (The Hunter is Now The Hunted)

Last time, we reported that Zimbabwean star Makosi has sought the services of a legal team to address the issue of plagiarism raised against her by Joy Bewaji.

A statement was issued by Makosi’s legal team refuting the claim that she published Joy’s material, “Self-Love: The ultimate choice” without her consent. (Check here)

As it appears, the table has turned, the hunter is now the hunted, and Joy had to chew her words.

Here’s a statement issued on Monday by Joy Bewaji

“To address the issues concerning the presentation of the book: “Self Love: The Ultimate Choice” by Makosi, it is imperative to state that there was an absolute breakdown in communication at some point that resulted to a misunderstanding, which escalated to shock, anger and a total fall-out,” her statement read.

SHOCKING!!! African Chinua Says He Has 168 Kids from Different Women

I know it is difficult, I mean very difficult to swallow this one, but that is what Chinagorom Onuoha, fondly called African China revealed to PM News recently. The singer said he had 168 children from different women before he got married, yet he claimed he is not a sex-freak – infact, Tuface is just learning where this dude is.

PM News reports;

This may sound incredible but popular music artiste, Chinagorom Onuoha, better known as African China, insists he had 168 kids from different women before he got married.

Speaking with P.M.News Sunday in FESTAC Town, Lagos, western Nigeria, Onuoha disclosed that he is not a sex-freak but he was unable to turn down sexual advances from his teeming female fans.

Precious Okeke wins 2013 Miss Black Africa UK beauty pageant [PHOTOS]

21-year-old Nigerian model Precious Okeke has emerged winner of the 2013 Miss Black Africa UK Beauty Pageant – the event took place over the weekend at the Royal Regency Hall in east London.

The pageant, which started in 2011, saw 30 finalists from 17 African countries sail through to the finals. The judges opted for Ms Okeke after intense deliberations, while the first and second runners up were Alexina Phiri and Sonia Ike respectively.

Judges on the night included Adebayo Jones, Jenni Steele, Sporah Njau, Ini Edo, Kunle Lawani and choreographer Mr Fierce.

Eedris Abdulkareem Slam Dbanj, Says Don Jazzy is a Sell Out [VIDEO]

A comment made by Don Jazzy few years ago has resurfaced in a recent interview Eedris Abdulkareem had with Chanels TV Correspondent. In the video clip, Eedris took up issue with DonJazzy who once said if you’re a rapper in Nigeria your parents won’t be proud of you.

When asked if he has a personal beef with Don Jazzy, Eedris said "he is a fan of the producer"…later the “I go wooze you rapper” hit at Dbanj saying “Dbanj will never make good music without Don Jazzy”

Check the video below;

Beyonce Set To Release 2014 Official Calendar {PHOTOS}

Beyonce will be releasing an official calendar for 2014, the calendar, which is the singers’ first-ever, would show her in various poses.

The 32-year-old mother shows off her blonde bob for some of the photos and she also shows off her most famous assets in others.

Us Weekly captured the first set of photos from the calendar, with one showing Beyonce peeking through a white door in a black and white zig-zag background. The cover shows the “Love on Top” singer’s toned abs in a black sequined crop top and long, flowing blonde hair.

Fans Go Crazy As Olamide, SeanTizzle and Flavour Bring Down the Roof @ CokoBar Music Festival {Exclusive Photos}

Last night was a night of raw entertainment ­– fans got value for their money at the London Indigo2 where CokoBar Music Festival held.

The event was headlined by Olamide, Flavour Nabania and SeanTizzle, with supporting acts like SolidStar, Irise, Lola Rae and Iyanya as the guest artist.

Check out photos from the show;

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New Music: illbliss Feat. Naeto C & Phyno – Hustlers Footsteps

Fresh off IllBliss's new album, “Oga Boss,” here is a new joint titled ‘Hustlers Footsteps’. It features Naeto C and Phyno.

Listen and download below, 

Female Fan Shows her Privates While On Stage @ CokoBar Music Fest {PHOTOS}

CokoBar Music Festival went down yesterday at Cokobar Lounge in London and the fans danced their hearts out as Olamide and Flavour gave the performance of their lives.

Meanwhile, a female fan took it to another level when she was invited on stage. Check her photos out

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Chris Brown talks losing virginity at 8, community service, and upcoming album

Chris Brown is getting ready to release his new album X, and has been making the promotional rounds, most recently sitting down for an interview with the theguardian.com. The singer covered familiar topics, such as the infamous Rihanna incident, his questionable tattoo, the paparazzi, and more. One strange new tidbit that he let go was the story of how he lost his virginity at an extremely young age.

Check out some excerpts from the interview below.

On losing his virginity at age 8:

It's different in the country. By that point, we were already kind of like hot to trot. You know what I'm saying? Like, girls, we weren't afraid to talk to them. I wasn't afraid. So, at eight, being able to do it, it kind of preps you for the long run, so you can be a beast at it. You can be the best at it.

Nigeria records two new polio cases

Nigeria has for the first time gone eleven months without recording any incidence of type three Wild Polio Virus (WPV3), even as she continues to report type one WPV (WPV1) with two new cases last week.

According to the latest edition of the Weekly Polio Update published yesterday by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), two new WPV cases were reported last week from two previously infected districts, one from Bauchi Local Council in Bauchi State and one from Bichi Council in Kano State. The total number of WPV cases for 2013 is now 49 (all WPV1s). The most recent WPV1 case in the country, from Kano, had onset of paralysis on September 10, 2013.

The GPEI report noted that no WPV3 has been detected in Nigeria since November 2012 and no new Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus type two (cVDPV2) cases were reported in the past week.