Iyanya & J. Martins Thrill Fans at the 2013 Serengeti Fiesta in Dar es Salaam [PHOTOS]

Iyanya and J. Martins were among the crop of Nigerian artistes that performed at the 2013 Serengeti Fiesta in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. The Nigerian stars kept fans of the East African country begging for more.

Davido, who was also billed to rock the stage on Saturday, could not perform due to some electrical issues; however, the organisers re-scheduled his slot for Sunday.

Check out photos of Iyanya and J. Martins doing their thing.

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“I have grown from nobody…to becoming a top actress” – Mercy Johnson

Star actress, Mercy Johnson has revealed that she sometimes regret being an actress because of the many untrue rumours about her that fly around. She told The Punch that all the negative stories about her are lies.

She further said her husband is very understanding and supports her career pursuit.

Read excerpts:

My husband is loving and he is an understanding man. I am so happy to be married to him. I acted a movie, ‘Baby Oku in America’ when I was heavily pregnant and he didn’t feel bad about it. He understands that I am an actor and sometimes, we need real life situations, like the pregnancy, to interpret a role. Not many men would allow their wife do that.

Kelvin Oniarah’s Successor Killed in Gun Battle

Successor of arrested kidnap kingpin, Mr Kelvin Oniarah, may have been killed in a gun duel with security operatives.

The successor was simply identified as Mr Rufus.

According to reports, Mr Rufus and another member of the gang were in a sport car when they were tracked by the security operatives.

A gun duel was said to have ensued in the process, but the superior fire power of the security operatives brought the criminals to their knees.

Nigerian Tribune gathered that Rufus was killed on Saturday during the gun duel with soldiers from the Nigerian Army and men of the State Security Service (SSS) at Kokori, the country home of Kelvin.

Kokori, in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has been under a state curfew, with soldiers combing the forest to flush out criminals and remnants of Kelvin’s boys.

The lifeless body of Rufus was taken to Ekpan Police Station for further action.

Former Military Vice President Mike Akhigbe Dies at 68

Admiral Mike Akhigbe, Nigeria’s former military vice president has passed away – he was 68.

Reports say Admiral Akhigbe died over the weekend in United Kingdom. He was said to have recently undergone some medical procedure in Germany and United states.

Akhigbe had a successful military career. He was Military Governor of Ondo state between September 1985 – August 1986 and Lagos state governor from August 1986 – July 1988.

Akhigbe was military vice-president in the regime headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar that returned Nigeria to democracy in May 1999.

Tweet of the Day: Gospel according to KCee

New Music Video: WizKid - Jaiye Jaiye

Check out the video for ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ – the first single off WizKid's sophomore album "Chosen". The song was produced by Sarz, directed by Sesan and features the legendary Femi Kuti. 

Comedian AY, Ramsey Noah and Desmond Elliot Spotted in Atlanta (PHOTOS)

Am i the only one that noticed Ramsey’s chest in the shot above…hmm…cute pics though.

AY shared the photos of himself, Ramsey and Desmond in US recently.

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Watch Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Leaked Marriage Proposal Video

Kanye and Kim were on the field at AT&T Park in San Francisco Monday night when he got down on his knee and popped the question, while an orchestra played in the background.

The hug that ensues tells the story ... Kim said yes, she got a 15-carat diamond ring and they went off into the sunset and drank a lot.

What’s your take, romantic or not?

New Music: KCee – Ogadinma

KCee has dropped a fresh joint titled, Ogadinma; the song is taken off his forth coming album, ‘Take Over,’ which is set for release next week.

Listen and enjoy

“I don’t feel sorry about it” – Beverly Osu finally opens up on sex scene with Angelo

That former Big Brother Housemate, Beverly Osu is a free-spirit is not news, but what has been a little bit amusing to her fans and critics alike was her consistent denial of a sexual encounter with fellow housemate and South Africa’s representative, Angelo Collins in the Big Brother House.

The pretty lady has, however, laid it all bare in an interview with ThisDay Newspaper chiding her critics for blowing it all out of proportion.

Read excerpts from the interview below:

LIFE OUTSIDE BBA…

My life outside BBA has been wonderful. It’s nothing I cannot handle.

THE PAINS AND GAINS…

Well, I’m usually a very busy person, but it’s just that right now, I’ve been a very unstable person. Sometimes, I can’t even stay here in Lagos for a week without traveling here and there. I think that’s a good thing because good things are coming out of it. And apparently, there’s always the negative side and that is mostly things that are not true that you hear about yourself; how people see you and so on. Some people don’t really bother about perception, but if you’re somebody like me, you will think about it and sometimes it will affect your work. But I thank God that my life has been good.

₦32bn Police Pension Scam: How ₦14bn vanished without my knowledge – Adebolu

The Head of Internal Audit at the Police Pension Office, Mr. Adeyemo Julius Adebolu, yesterday, narrated before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, how about ₦14billion meant for pensioners across the federation, vanished overnight.

Adebolu, who mounted the witness box yesterday, said he never received any voucher for audit payment of the funds which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said was stolen by seven civil servants.

Those fingered in the fraud were Mrs. Uzoma Cyril Attang, Esai Dangabar, Atiku Abubakar Kigo, Ahmed Inuwa Wada, Mrs. Veronica Ulonma Onyegbula, Sani Habila Zira, and Christian Madubuike.

In total, the anti-graft agency told the court that the accused persons succeeded in pilfering about ₦32billion meant for retired police officers.

Nigerian Ambassador Calls on Senator Cruz to Apologize for Comment

Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States is demanding that Senator Ted Cruz apologize for comments in which he joked that it seems like “Nigerian e-mail scammers” have been running the dysfunctional Healthcare.gov website.

“We deplore the statement, and we demand an apology, and we demand it be withdrawn,” Ambassador Ade Adefuye told Politico.

“It is unfair of any senator to essentially use citizens that are law abiding, to use Nigerians as cannon fodder,” Adefuye said. “We recognize that we have efforts on the part of Sen. Cruz to appeal to some animus in his domestic base. In the course of doing that, to allow him to ridicule a country and its citizens is completely over the top. He should not denigrate Nigerians in order to appease these domestic constituents.”

“Many people from Nigeria are making meaningful contributions to American society, and Nigerians are very law abiding and making contributions to their host community,” Adefuye added. “It was a joke that went too far, and we demand an apology.”

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong'o cover ‘Rolling Out’ Magazine [PHOTO]

Chiwetel Ejiofor, who played Solomon Northup in the critically acclaimed film, '12 Years a Slave', said he was blown away when he read the script and the book of the same name. On her part, Lupita Nyong’o said she never fathomed in her wildest dreams that she could be a part of a project of this magnitude. Nyong’o, who was born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, studied at the Yale School of Drama before landing the breakout debut role of the year.

Read more of the pair in this edition of ‘Rolling Out’.

New Music Video: Skales - Take Care of Me

Check out the video for "Take Care of Me", the first single off Skales' debut album "All the above".

The song was produced by Starboy hit production duo, Legendary Beats, and the video was shot in Lagos by filmmaker Aje Filmworks.

See video below;

Sean Tizzle Looking Blazing in Newly Released Promo Photos

The singer, who recently finished recording of the official theme song for ace filmmaker Tunde Kelani’s new movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’ has released some promo shots for his teeming fans

See more photos of Sean Tizzle on the flip.

Idris Elba to receive Britannia Humanitarian Award at BAFTA LA show

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced that Idris Elba will be honored with the BAFTA LA Britannia Humanitarian Award at the 2013 ceremony taking place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Elba is the star of TV's "Luther," and the films "Pacific Rim" and "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." His charitable work off-set includes his involvement with the Prince's Trust, Staying Alive Foundation and supporting causes related to AIDS and HIV, at-risk/disadvantage youths, children, health and education.

P-Square Talks about “E no Easy” Cover by French Singer, Matt Houston & More [VIDEO]

In an exclusive interview with Trace Urban, music duo P-Square reveals the business connection they have with Akon’s convict music; they also talked about the cover version of ‘E no Easy’ track with French singer, Matt Houston and the secret behind their success story.

Check the video out;

I got my stage name from a Biology class – Specimen

In a recent interview, “One Night” singer, Specimen talks about his music and dreams.

See excerpts;

How did you come about the name Specimen a.k.a Lyrical Avatar and what does it mean?

I got the idea during a biology class. A specimen means an example and in music, we experiment with different tunes.

So, without a specimen the experiment isn’t complete. Now I can say I am a specimen of good music i.e. a sample of the best and an example to the rest.

How did you discover your musical abilities?

Music has always been part of me. I have being singing and miming other people’s songs since I was in primary school until I started writing my own songs in SSS1.

Davido arrive Dar es salaam, Tanzania for Music Concert {PHOTOS}

Davido is currently in Tanzania for a music concert; the event (Fiesta 2013) which would see another Nigerian act, Burna Boy perform would hold at Leaders Club in Dar es Salaam this Saturday.

Check out photos of the singer as he landed at the Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam.

Stay tune for more gists.

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Check out Iyanya and Amanda Live on Gh One TV, Ghana [PHOTOS]

Kukere crooner, Iyanya was featured in Gh One’s entertainment show, E Talk last night…he was hosted by Amanda Jissih.

The singer is in Ghana for the grand finale of the 2013 edition of MTN Hit-Maker talent hunt show – the event comes off today at the Accra International Conference Center.

See photos of Amanda, Iyanya and another MMM artist, Tekno.

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Boko Haram trial: Journalists sent out of courtroom by DSS

Some newsmen who were at the Lagos Federal High Court, Thursday, to cover the trial of 17 alleged members of Boko Haram were humiliated and sent out by men of the Department of State Services, DSS, that escorted the accused persons to the court.

Reporters were forced out of the courtroom by heavily armed security operatives. One of them even threatened to arrest them if they fail to obey.

A senior DSS officer however disclosed that, the directive to keep newsmen away from the arraignment of the suspected Boko Haram members was from the Presidency.

It was observed that when the Boko Haram case was called, some lawyers were also ordered to leave the court. This, it was gathered, was due to the small size of the courtroom.

Three confirmed dead after cholera outbreak in Lagos

The Government of Lagos state has confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the state.

The sad and shocking development was made known yesterday by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris.

According to him, three persons have been confirmed dead out of the 13 cases reported to the Ministry.

He specifically named the worst affected areas as Ajeromi, Apapa, Lagos Island, Oshodi-Isolo, and Surulere local government.

Idris said contaminated wells, local food and uwashed hands were the most probable sources and causes of the epidemic.

30 Gunmen Storm Palace At Mid-Night in Akwa Ibom, Kidnap Monarch

The Paramount Ruler of Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Ubong Assam, was yesterday, abducted by no fewer than 30 gunmen, who stormed his palace at 2a.m.

The kidnappers took the royal father to Unyeghe village, Mbo Local Government Area in a car, transferred him to a waiting speedboat and left for the high seas.

The kidnap, it was learnt, might be in connection with ₦2.6 billion compensation paid by ExxonMobil to the four host local government communities, which the youths had rejected.

Although the security personnel attached to the royal father attempted to rescue him, the kidnappers’ superior fire power won the day.

The Paramount Ruler, who was sleeping when the gunmen struck, was according to a source, not maltreated by the abductors.

Kanye West proposes to Kim Kardashian at her birthday party

Kim Kardashian was given a special birthday surprise last night when her rapper boyfriend proposed to her.

Kanye popped the question in front of friends and family at AT&T Park in San Francisco where Kim was celebrating her 33rd birthday.

Kim's 15-carat diamond engagement ring was made by Lorraine Schwartz.

Congrats to them.

Bloody Clash As Bamanga Tukur-Led PDP Opens Office in Kano

A bloody clash broke out at the Bamanga Tukur-led PDP office in Kano among political thugs and party supporters who were at the office yesterday to witness the inauguration of the state committee members at the new office at Court Road, Kano.

Aminu Balami, a PDP supporter, who witnessed the happenings, gave account of how the fracas started. “As the event was about to end with closing prayers, we just saw about seven young men coming in from nowhere. Before the twinkling of an eye they just brought out machetes and began attacking everyone at the office”, he said.

Balami confirmed that together they retaliated and wounded all the attackers.

“All of them sustained injuries; they were not successful,” he maintained.

A number of young men were seen fleeing the area with various degrees of injuries, while others were seen in police vehicles with blood all over their bodies and were taken away.

Mailafiya, a policeman, said that he captured one of the attackers and successfully confiscated his machete after he had already wounded some persons.