Tweet Of The Day: Jennifer Hudson’s Advice

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Olamide – Durosoke

The video for Olamide’s Durosoke is finally out, check it here.

Ray J Mocks Kanye West's Paparazzi Altercation [VIDEO]

It appears Ray J is not through with Kanye and his GF, Kim – this time he briefly reenacts Kanye West's brawl with a photographer while outside of a Hollywood nightclub.

In the video, Ray J is approached while exiting Tru Hollywood nightclub and proceeds to rant about higher education and other stuff.

Later in the video, Ray J is seen playfully wresting with the photographer in a manner reminiscent of Kanye’s July 19 brawl at LAX. 

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Visa bond: We will retaliate, FG insists

The Federal Government on Tuesday insisted on retaliatory action against British citizens if their government went ahead with its plan to impose a £3, 000 visa bond on visitors from Nigeria and five other Commonwealth countries.

It expressed displeasure that Downing Street, which had already set November as the discriminatory policy’s commencement time, had not deemed it neccessary to formally communicate to it on the next step of action.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, had at a meeting with the British High Commissioner, Andrew Pocock, conveyed the desire of Nigeria to retaliate the policy.

The spokesperson for the ministry, Ogbole Ode, said in a statement in Abuja, that the British authorities were already aware of the Federal Government’s position on the matter.

Nurse sets 11-yr-old maid ablaze over piece of meat [PHOTO]

Policemen at Bode Thomas division of Lagos State command, Tuesday, arrested a woman who allegedly set her 11-year-old house maid ablaze in Surulere area of Lagos, for stealing a piece of meat from her pot of soup.

The maid identified as Ita Bassey-Eno who reportedly escaped death by the whiskers, is currently at the Burns and Trauma Centre of the Gbadaga General Hospital, with doctors battling to save her life.

Although her mistress, a staff nurse at an undisclosed hospital in Surulere, Mrs Nkese Iroakazi, reportedly denied the allegation at the police station, the ailing girl was said to have managed to state that she allegedly poured kerosene on her before striking a stick of matches to set her on fire.

“Davido’s Manhood is big…both length and width” – Kenyan Socialite confesses

Omo baba olowo has done it again. According to reports, aside his superb performance on stage at the Boombaataa Festival in Kenya last weekend; Davido also had a great romp with a Kenyan socialite Staciey Brianar aka Pendo.

In a telephone chat with Ghafla.co.ke, Pendo said the Gobe crooner is the best you never had, that he is much better than your average Kenyan.

Check out the interview below;

Nali: So what is all this wahala about Davido blocking you off of his facebook?

Pendo: If people had done even a little research, they would know Davido does not even have a Facebook account. I NEVER said I was in touch with him through Facebook. I got in touch with him through a good friend of his and that's where everything started. He did the intro.

Nali: So why did you do this? Do you do this for money?

Pendo: (Laughs) No, I didn't get money from him. I didn't WANT money from him. I did it simply cuz I find him hot and he is pretty legit in the music industry in Africa. Yeah, I am attracted by his talent, his fame, his power, but honestly, who isn't? And people are talking so much because a lot of women wanted to be in my shoes, but were not. I'm not afraid to go after what I want.

"If my husband cheats, I will castrate him” – Uche Jombo says in new interview

In this interview with Sam Olatunji, Uche Jombo speaks on cheating and new movie ‘Unconditional’.

What is it with the celebrity kids on your new movie, ‘Unconditional’?
We didn’t set out to use celebrity kids. I told everyone including you the age range I want and people suggested the kids. Aghahowa’s daughter has wanted to act since age 5, we auditioned Chigozie, and she did well and got a coach to coach them. 2face’s daughter is just a drama queen. And this movie, Unconditional is not all about them, Dakore, Ruth Kadiri and I acted in it. It’s the kind of move that will touch the heart.

If your husband were to be a serial philanderer like Desmond’s character in the movie, Lies Men Tell, what will you do?
I will castrate him, he knows and believes that. To me, there is no excuse to cheat, its either you are with someone or not, and if you are tired of the person, please accord the person decency of respect by saying it’s over. Don’t go making someone look stupid. The problem with me is there is no in- between.

Starboy Wizkid featured Wale in New Joint Titled ‘Drop’

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PHOTO: Jay Z and Diddy get together in Hollywood

Jay Z and Diddy enjoyed a get together at Sound Nightclub in Hollywood with stars including Kevin Durant, Adrienne Bailon, Nicole Scherzinger and Ne-Yo at the official D'USSE pre-party for Jay Z's 'Legends of the Summer' tour with Justin Timberlake – and Diddy was thrilled to be reunited with his close friend.

Diddy later tweeted: ''Sippin D'USSE, boy this aint your Daddy Yak...last night was mad real I was off that D'USSE!! Me and Jay vibin out #livinglegends (sic).''

Despite having a gig the next day, Jay Z stayed at the club until 3am.

Kenyan Fans Go Wild For Davido and Iceprince @ Boombaataa Festivals [PHOTOS]

Here are some photos from the Boombaataa Festival which held in Kenya last weekend; as we said last time it was headlined by Davido and Ice Prince. 

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Veteran actress Bukky Ajayi Debunks Death Rumour

Veteran actress and broadcaster, Bukky Ajayi has refuted claims reported in some media that she is dead. The aged actress told PM News on phone this morning that she is hale and hearty.

“My son, i was surprised to hear the rumour as well. About four people have called me concerning this issue, but i didn't take it seriously until my daughter and her husband also called. I'm hale and hearty, and nothing is wrong.

If it was at a point when i was ill, perhaps, i won't be surprised. But I'm very much okay now - that's why i'm wondering where the rumour emanated from,” she said.

PHOTO: This ‘Man of God’ Cannot Stop Looking

A cleric is seen staring at a protesters boobs as they demonstrate against the Catholic Church and in favour of abortion during the landmark visit of Pope Francis to Brazil.

He’s obviously saying ‘Lord have mecy on me’

Tonto Dikeh and Nonso Diobi Rocks Blonde at ‘Torn’ Movie Premiere [PHOTOS]

Nollywood actor Nonso Diobi and actress turned singer, Tonto Dikeh were spotted rocking blonde at Torn Movie Premiere.

Is this the new trend?

Ghanaian Actress, Joselyn Dumas Flaunt Cleavage At The launch Of Her Show [PHOTOS]

Starting today, July 29, Ghanaian TV host and actress, Joselyn Dumas will host At ‘Home With Joselyn Dumas’ on Africa Magic on DStv.

The launch of the show held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra; an excited Joselyn Dumas said she was happy to debut her own show on Africa’s largest pay TV, DStv, for the rest of Africa to know about her.

Check out her outfit

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Munachi Abii Covers New Edition of Chizy's Spyware Magazine [PHOTOS]

Former beauty queen and rapper Munachi Abii covers the second edition of Chizy's Spyware fashion and lifestyle magazine. 

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Blessing Okagbare breaks African Women’s 100m record

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare today smashed the African 100m Women’s record.

 She came from the back and stormed through to win in 10.86 seconds, setting a new African record at the London Olympic Anniversary Games.

Okagbare has been in tremendous form lately as she also leapt 7m recently to become only the second Nigerian lady after Chioma Ajunwa to do same.

Expectedly, Okagbare tops the list of 19 athletes to represent Nigeria at next month’s World Athletics Championships in Moscow where Nigeria hopes to end her 13 years of medal drought.

“I just wanted to put up a good race and I’m so excited. For me, I just want to do my best and I’ve been working hard and have tried to stay on top of my recovery. I’m hoping when it comes to Moscow that I’ll be ready,” Blessing said.

D’banj’s Younger Sister Taiwo and Cool FM’s Dotun’s Traditional Wedding [PHOTOS]

D’banj‘s younger sister Taiwo Oyebanjo and popular Cool FM OAP Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode aka D.O 2d T.U.N got married today

The couple and their respective families and friends traveled from Lagos to the Oyebanjo’s hometown in Shagamu, Ogun State for the traditional wedding.

Their white wedding is expected to hold on August 3, 2013.

Congrats to the couple

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Nobody Forced Me To Accept Islam – Pastor’s Daughter, Charity Uzoechina

The conversion to Islam of 25-year-old Charity Uzoechina, daughter of Pastor Raymond Uzoechina of Redeem Christian Church of God, Kwankwashe, Suleja, continues to generate controversy.

Her father accused the Estu Nupe Alhaji Yahaya Abubukar, of hypnotizing his daughter, who has since changed her name to A’isha, to embrace Islam. A’isha, who hails from Asaba, Delta State, came to Abuja at the age of 10 when her father relocated from Lagos. After her secondary school education at Army Day Secondary School Asokoro, Abuja she got admission into Federal Polytechnic, Bida to read Public Administration. She, however, withdrew from the course in her first year. She embraced Islam on February 15, 2013. A’isha said since her family relocated to Suleja, Niger State, she has been in the midst of Muslims, which accorded her the opportunity to have several Muslims friends and learnt a lot about Islam.

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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