D’banj Becomes Second Nigerian Ever To Get Verified On Facebook

                    
D'banj has once again done it. With over 700,000 likes on facebook, the social network has gotten his page verified.

Unlike twitter, getting verified on Facebook is said to be more difficult.

President Goodluck Jonathan was the only Nigerian that was verified before now.

Congrats to him.

Hausa Actor Ali Nuhu Set To Take a Second Wife

  

According to sources, the Hausa actor is set to go for a second wife. The wedding will take place next month in Kano.
It has been also gathered that Nuhu is taking his second wife from a rich family in one of the biggest emirates in Kaduna. His first wife Maimuna, who has given him two kids to her marriage, is said to be fine with this.
Nuhu, who hit limelight with his movie Abin Serrine, Dingala, Yana Yi, and Tasir, is known as one of the most scandal-free actors in the industry.
Currently, the actor is on location of a new movie titled hit “Rabo Ajali”.

Melvin Oduah And Dillish On A Movie Location In Port-Harcourt

The mega reality TV show — Big Brother Africa aka BBA, might be long over but the stars are still doing big things.
Nigerian housemate — Melvin and the winner of the grand prize — Dillish Matthews, are prepping for their big kick-off in a Nollywood movie.
Also starring in the movie is famous actor — Nonso Diobi.
This is also a second chance for Melvin to win Dillish’s heart over; it was clear the Nigerian had a big crush on the Namibian beauty but his shy nature held him back, also Dillish was and still is in a relationship.
Let's watch out for this movie when it's out!!!

 See more photos after the cut.......

Mercy Johnson Okojie shares sexy onset photos

  Mercy Johnson OKojie shared these photos of her looking real sexy on the set of AY's movie, with handsome Ramsey Noah behind her.

Genevieve Nnaji Becomes Etisalat Ambassador in a N100M Deal

 

Genevieve Nnaji is the new brand ambassador for telecommunications company - Etisalat Nigeria. The deal is reportedly worth N100 Million.

The announcement was made at a press conference at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Lagos where other Etisalat ambassadors including Hakeem Kae-Kazim were present.

The Nollywood star will be the face of Easy Flex, a new package by the company.

Genevieve joins the ever growing list of entertainers who are ambassadors for telecommunication companies in Nigeria. See more pix and tweet after the cut.....

How Nigerians Broke My Relationship With Angelo – Beverly Osu Opens Up

 

In a recent interview, she opened up about her relationship with Bimp and blamed Nigerians for her break-up with Angelo.

See excerpts from the interview:
What is your relationship with Bimp?
We are close, everybody knows this right from the house. People think we are dating because he is always in Nigeria but we are good friends. Can’t I have a friend that is a boy?

What’s up with you and Angelo now?
We have broken up. Is it not Nigerians that caused it?

How did Nigerians cause it?
Today, one paper will say Beverly is with this man, tomorrow another paper will say another thing, I don’t know.

You and your friend/former manager Charity Owoh reportedly fought over Bimp, how true? We are good; there is no issue between us. Yes, she was my manager but it’s just that we were mixing business with pleasure so I had to get another manager who is level headed and would take things serious that’s all. I’m hardly around so we don’t see each other most of the time.

Why Nigerian Entertainers Are Forced To Live Large -Iyanya

                             
Kukere crooner, Iyanya in a recent interview with Encomium magazine gave an insight into why some Nigerian entertainers are forced to live large.
 Excerpts…
“Why do you think some artistes come come up with hit songs and find it difficult to maintain it?”
“Music is very expensive. Most of them make money and its had to put it back in the same thing. Your next money is not guaranteed because there are lots of artistes. If you say you wouldn’t do show A, they can take artiste B for that show. It doesn’t mean that because you have a hit song, you would be performing at all shows. It doesn’t work like that. So, some of these guys, its hard for them. Its hard for them to follow up. Follow up is the hardest thing to do. Many artistes make a hit but the money they make from that hit is not even enough for them to support or sponsor the next video. So don’t blame them’.
So they need a lot of money to remain relevant?
“Yes. Let me give you an instance. I had a show here in Lagos, I was in Dubai. They made a mistake and booked my flight for Monday and the show was on Sunday. We rushed to the airport, they said no that my ticket was for the next day. After much pleading and explaining that I had a show that night in Lagos, they said alright.
I could board but not business class since it wasn’t my flight. I had to fly economy class with my business class ticket. Sitting down there, people around where staring at me like what am I doing here. A woman even walked up to me and said “Iyanya, you no suppose dey here now, na the other side you suppose dey”. What came to my mind next was that I can’t just decide to fly economy today, it will become gist. I have to work hard, I have to make money, to live up to your expectations. It’s not like am living my life for you but its the life I chose. So, I have to do it”.

9ice’s Vision 2015! Singer 9ice Plans to Contest for a Political Post in Oyo

                            

9ice‘s schedule is about to get a whole lot busier.

The Nigerian music star has announced plans to run for political office in 2015 specifically as a House of Representatives member representing the Ogbomoso North Constituency in the National Assembly.

We will love to see how he will balance his music and political schedule. See his instagram post after the cut....

TB Joshua Speaks Out On The Anti-Gay Law

                             
A highly-discussed bill against same-s*x marriages, which has recently been made law by President Goodluck Jonathan, caused reaction from Prophet T.B. Joshua.

 Speaking on the issue through a new initiative on his ministries official Facebook page, in which the cleric responds to people’s questions in an interactive session, he said:
“Judge not, so that you will not be judged,” Joshua began, citing Matthew 7:1 for Scriptural backing. “We should talk to people to be saved and not to die. I mean, we should talk salvation, not condemnation. The Bible is my standard,” he continued in the post to almost 900,000 fans.
The cleric proceeded:
“If my parents were one, I would not have been given birth to,” he proceeded poignantly. “Those that are asking this question – if your parents were one, you would not have been given birth to. You that are reading me – if your parents were one, you would not be reading this today. God bless the reader and the hearer.”

Karen Igho currently undergoing cancer treatment in the UK

Awww! I actually thought she was joking as usual when she tweeted about she having cancer. In December, the BBA winner and actress tweeted that she had cancer, and not much has been heard from her since then. At the time she was awaiting results that indicated she had breast cancer. It's been confirmed and she is currently undergoing treatment in a UK hospital. Get well soon dear!

Omawumi Acquires 2012 ML 350 Mercedes for N12.5M

 

Now is the ladies' turn. Yeah..... Omawumi recently acquired a 2012 ML 350 Mercedes said to be worth about N12.5million. Big congrats to her.

                                

Damilola Adegbite and Chris Attoh in Love.... Tinsel tinz

 

Sexy co-stars, actress Damilola Adegbite and actor Chris Attoh are in a serious relationship. Dami posted the pic above on her instagram page and wrote that she misses him and can't wait to be in his arms. Awww...the former Tinsel stars look too cute together!

Chocolate City, Brymo return to court Jan. 14

 

The lingering legal battle between Chocolate City Entertainment and artiste, Ashimi Olawale Ibrahim popularly known as Brymo comes up on the 14th of January, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The case was adjourned until 14th of January, after the presiding judge was unavoidable absence at the court leading to the suspension of the case.

The case reportedly has been adjourned twice following the November 11 adjournment before this latest one.
However, the presiding judge wasn’t the only one missing as neither Brymo nor his counsel were available for the hearing leaving only Choc City’s counsel, C.O. Madubuko from L and A Legal Consultants the only party present.

The legal battle between the two is as a result of Brymo’s unceremonious exit from the record label.

Yul Edochie And Family

               

 Yul Edochie, son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie is married with three kids. Here he strikes a pose with his beauttiful kids and wife at  his Crown Estate,  Lekki home. More pictures...

Van Vicker And Family

This Ghanaian super star has a pretty wife, and they are blessed with three lovely kids.

Desmond Elliot And Family

Nollywood Desmond Elliot has a pretty wife and two sets of twins, three boys and a girl.

Ramsey Nouah And Family

                              
                         Nollywood fine boy, Ramsey Nouah is happily married with two children.  

Emeka Ike And Family

                       

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike is happily married to his beautiful wife, and they have four beautiful kids, two boys and two girls....

                       

More pix after the cut..........

Ghanaian Actor, Majid Michel and Family

                 

Some people didn't know that this Ghanaian Lover boy has been married for over Ten years, and has two beautiful daughters. The first is Keira and she is 9years old, while the younger one is Zara, and she is 5years old. His wife's name is Virna, and she is half caste. Congratz to him!!!

                             

Iyanya Stars in New Movie with Yvonne Nelson

 

According to very reliable sources, these ex-lovers are set to star in a movie being produced by Elvis Chuks. Iyanya who is a Nigerian singer has been contacted for a role in this movie, and has agreed to take part in it. Let's wait and see what he plays as shooting commences.

Ghanaian Actress Nadia Buari Premiers Her First Move - 'Diary of Imogen Brown' Which Also Features Jim Iyke

Ghana’s celebrated movie star, Nadia Buari, successfully premiered her first self-produced movie titled ‘Diary of Imogen Brown’ across three regions of Ghana. She was able to invite lots of dignitaries, including; Hon Collins Dauda – Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing. Hon Dauda showed a very noble interest in the movie and sent a congratulatory message to Jim Ike and Nadia Buari for their wonderful performance in the movie, a day after the premier.

Chineze Anyaene; Director/Producer of IJE (The Journey) Announces Auditions

This is a casting call from Chineze Anyaene, the award winning  Director and Producer of the multi award winning movie ‘IJE: The Journey’. 

Xandria Productions is now scouting for Male and females actors for an upcoming drama - mystery TV Series created and to be directed by Chineze Anyaene. With over 200 characters, this is an opportunity for individuals with interest, skill or talent in acting to showcase themselves. Continue..

This opportunity is not only limited to Cast but is also open to production crew. For information on character breakdown, crew positions, submissions and audition locations, visit www.hgsseries.com 

You will be required to come along with a hard copy 8x10 headshot not overly photoshopped with basic information behind. Please NOTE that this is a condition for auditions. 

So if you have been looking to get into the movie industry, here's a chance! Auditions will hold in Lagos (Jan 24^th &25^th), Abuja (Feb 6^th) and Enugu (Feb 8^th)   

Twitter:@hgstv
Facebook: Twww.facebook.com/HGStv
 www.hgsseries.com

 Tel: 08093575546

Jude Okoye Shows off his Gun Collection

     

What hasn't the Okoye guys showed off? Now it's the elder brother to the Singers P'Square. Jude Okoye is also a music and video producer. Here he shows off his gun collections. Is this right? Is it legally accepted in Nigeria? I'm just asking, because I don't know......

Iyanya Shows off Younger Sister.... Hmmm. Waist thingz

                                                                                   
The handsome and talented Singer shared pictures of him and his younger sister. I see the resemblance well....
So what's next. I guess someone should be going for her waist same way Iyanya has been going for other people's sisters' waists..... Make him no vex oo. Lol.

MI And Kellyhandsome End Five Years Feud

                                 

Anyone can hold a grudge , but it takes a person with character and maturity to forgive. Kelly Handsome and M.I who have been engaged in a five-year old feud have buried the hatchet and let bygones be bygones.

The feud started when Kelly Handsome took acerbic shots at some popular Nigerian artistes years back. M.I who was an upcoming artiste as at the time wasn’t spared of the ‘Maga don pay’ crooner’s criticism .

This resulted in an exchange of hate tracks between Kelly Handsome and M.I.  According to reports, Kelly Handsome reached out to M.I and ended their five year old feud. The duo performed together on stage during the CARNIRIV festival last year.

New Year... New Career for Nollywood Susan Peters as She Releases A Song Soon

                      

I laugh in dutch.. New Year, New career for some people. Nollywood actress Susan Peters has joined the likes of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Tonto Dikeh and Juliet Ibrahim, who have all kicked off music careers.

She took to her Instagram page to share a photo of herself in the studio; with the caption “My first single ever coming soon!”

Let's see what this Madam is planning to bring out. I pray she does good music.

My Husband is Aware of My unclad Pictures, and He is not moved, Besides I am still Born Again - Maheeda says......

  

For those who aren’t tired of Maheeda, Read excerpts from this new interview in which she says her husband is aware of her nudes ,she is still born-again and friends with Donjazzy, Olamide and Phyno It is deliberateThe pictures are not targeted at anything. It is all about attention and there is no mistake about it. This business of music is called show-business and I am convinced I am on the right track. I owe no apologies. I just realized this way will be a faster hit than any other way.

The pictures are working form As you can see, there’s so much attention on me. All of a sudden, people want to listen to my old singles and are looking forward to my debut album.In this life, everybody gets criticized whether you do good or bad. I have read and heard so much about me that I am now used to it. Thanks to them, they have helped me develop a thick skin.

Relationship
I am married and my husband is Dutch. What I am doing is not alien to him or his family and he understands. I met him at a bar when he just came to Nigeria. We are happily married. Even before we got married, he understood my kind of person. He was aware of my vision. He has always been supportive. He just laughs whenever he comes across any of my pictures. It’s in Africa that we attach much importance to such things and consider it sacrilegious.

I am 31 and I had my daughter when I was 17. I do not think this is going to affect her in any way. If my mother did something like this; there is no way it would have affected me. My daughter is not even aware these unclad pictures exist even though she has seen pictures of me in bikini. She is not even allowed access to the social media. Even if she gets to view them eventually, it’s not going to mean anything to her because she has the European mentality. When my daughter is 18, then she can decide what she wants. Currently, she is under my care and I won’t let her do what I am doing.

FriendshipI have quite a few of them. Don Jazzy is my friend, Olamide and Phyno just to mention but a few. Gospel artistes? No, but I became a born-again Christian and decided that I wanted to continue with secular music. Whether people accept it or not, I am a born-again Christian and that is why I describe my music as honest music. I am not perfect but I’m just living my life in the best possible way.

Mercy Johnson On Life, Marriage And Motherhood - And How Genevieve Nnaji Made her go into Acting

She has been on top of her game as one of the best actresses in Nigeria ever since she featured in the movie 'The Maid' years back. She is a wife and a mother. Read her interview below;

What has Mercy Johnson been up to lately?

I have been busy shooting movies, moving from one location to the other. I give God all the glory.

You recently set up the Mercy Johnson Foundation. How far has it gone?
So far so good; it’s progressing. It’s been God all the way.

How many movies can you recollect doing so far?
Over 100 movies.
What were your days like as a  child?
I was a tomboy. I am the fourth child from a family of seven children. The first four are girls and the last three are boys. So, I actually moved a lot with my brothers, climbing trees and stuff like that. We didn’t get everything we wanted but we got everything we needed. I’m from a very humble background; a Christian family. My dad is an ex-military officer and we basically grew up in a military environment. I attended Navy primary and secondary schools until I went to the Lagos State University.

And how has it been through fame and glamour?There have been the good and bad times; there have been rumours and scandals. Sometimes when I cry in movies, it isn’t the script that makes me cry. When I recall my humble beginning, I give thanks to God. When I remember how we moved into an uncompleted building and had to take cover whenever it rained because of the condition of the house; how my brother did a menial job as a bricklayer to earn a living and those days when we rolled over a stick to cover the windows up till the point when I started acting and raised money to cover the roof… I recall those days we were living with lizards because the floor and the walls of the house were not plastered, or when I had scars as a result of my several falls.

Tonto Dikeh Starts Her Own Record Label

Tonto Dike is one of the controversial Nollywood actresses who care less about what anyone says about her. After receiving blasts for releasing tracks that that people didn't appreciate, she still did not care but went ahead to do her thing.

She just launched a record label "POKO Entertainment" and she does not want to be called a CEO, because she is not building a company, but building an Empire she says.
Let's see who is going to be the first person to be signed under POKO Entertainment?

Congratz babe!

Photos from singer Bez and Bolatito Ladoja's wedding

 The Singer got married to his sweetheart Bolatito Ladoja, who happens to be the daughter of the former governor of Oyo state, Rashidi Ladoja on January 4th 2014 in Lagos. See more photos after the cut....

Ramsey Nouah Narrates The Story of His Life - Exclusive Interview

He is handsome and cute. He is the kind of guy every woman would love to have. For his numerous roles in romantic films, his fans call him ‘lover-boy’. But most of them may never know that behind his handsome face lies ‘the bad and the ugly’.

In this exclusive chat with The Entertainer, Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah recalls the unforgettable, tormenting experiences of his life when he was humbled by poverty. Here, he remembers the dark days when he slept under the bridge in Lagos without food. His story is quite touching. Excerpts:

You are no longer constant in movies. What is happening to you?
I am still on the screen; I pray for better industry than what we have. We don’t have a proper structure and it is affecting us. It is affecting so many of us because we don’t have a secured future. For instance, some veteran actors passed on and people had to gather just to try and give them a befitting burial. That shouldn’t be the case. We have an industry that just paid you one off. It is not in any way protective of the interest of the practitioners, it is not really helping us. I believe strongly that we need to do a more integrated production, quality production that will last, like when we started at the beginning. All the stories are not encouraging and technicality we are not growing, all these help to slow down the growth of the industry. And without growth there are can never be a future, without dynamics you can’t see the frontier. Basically, that’s what we are suffering right now and there must be changes. The concern of most people shooting now is about making their money back. They don’t have passion or love for the industry like we do. So, that’s the reason why I am not acting. I love doing a good job, something that will benefit the industry, a movie that whenever you pick it up, if it is five or 20 years you can still watch and be happy. I want a situation whereby I will do a job and my great grandchildren will know me by my work. ‘Oh my great grandfather did this, yes he is the one’. That is what I want to do to leave a mark, a legacy, no just a passing face.

A lot of your colleagues have gone into producing their own movies. Is that the reason you don’t want to join the trend?
I am working towards producing mine at the moment, but the reason why it is taking me this long is because I wanted to get it right. I don’t just want to come out with something little or something that wouldn’t be of standard. I am one of the pioneers saying that we should have a better industry. Definitely, I should come out with something really nice. And that’s why it is taking me so long but I will be coming out with something this year.

Jim Iyke Reveals Marriage plans with Nadia Bhuari

Nollywood bad boy Jim Iyke has been in a sweet relationship with Ghanaian actress Nadia Bhuari. Fans of the celebrity couplNollywood bad boy Jim Iyke has been in a sweet relationship with Ghanaian actress Nadia Bhuari. Fans of the celebrity couple believe that Jim will finally dump Nadia, as he is believed to be a player, but here is what he says;  'Finally I have made a final decision because I want to settle now, and since everyone knows I love her so she will be my final choice. I have already discussed with her about our marriage. We are moving forward step by step. I am at the stage of my life, where I believe that I will start a family. I have been to Nigeria with her to meet my family and my family members really love her'.

Meet OJB Jezreel's Family - Three wives and Eight Children

Before his illness and miraculous recovery, Babatunde Okungbowa akaOJB Jezreel‘s family never came under the light. Sure, we were all aware he was legally married to three wives but other than his first wife Mabel, we never really knew who the others were or how many children they had for him.

Investigations have revealed the music producer is blessed with eight children (yup, I guess we can all cut2face Idibia some slack now). Our correspondent gathered that OJB is actively involved in the lives of his wives and children and they all seem happy with their husband.

The entire family was involved when he battled ill-health. And it was his eldest wife, Mabel, who eventually donated a kidney for the producer’s transplant.

2face Idibia Welcomes Baby Number Seven

 2face and Annie Idibia have welcomed their second child together – a baby girl.

Annie Idibia delivered a bouncing baby girl in the night of January 3, 2014 at an hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Her manager Naomi Adenuga confirmed the news through her Twitter. ‘Thank God for safe delivery …. Princess Idibia is here*‘, she wrote a few hours ago.

Annie travelled to the US back in November 2013. She has been in the company of her mother and four-year-old daugther Isabella.

Meanwhile, we have confirmed that 2face was not with Annie in Atlanta. The Pop singer who had a busy performance schedule during the Christmas/New Year festive period is currently in Lagos, Nigeria. A photo on Instagram shows him partying with friends at his newly opened Club Rumors night club located at FESTAC, Lagos.

2face is now blessed with seven children – two girls with wife Annie, two boys with baby mama Sunmbo Ajaba and two boys plus a girl with his other baby mama Pero Adeniyi.

Kunle Afolayan's 'October 1st' Wins An Award before the premier

Behind-the-scene shot from ‘October 1′ The Director (Kunle Afolayan) and Rev. Downling (Colin David Reese) having a last minute joke on set. This was his last scene before returning back to Paris. Photo: Facebook

Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ hasn’t hit the cinemas yet but has already bagged an award.

The highly anticipated movie won the award for ‘Best Fiction Trailer’ at theInternational Movie Trailer Festival.

‘We did it! October 1 Trailer Won the best Fiction film trailer at the International Movie trailers festival…What a way to wrap year 2013.  I’m happy about this award. It’s not about the money but the recognition of the hardwork, the efforts of the cast and crew of October 1.  It is a pointer to the fact that the film has great potentials to go places when it is eventually released. I can’t wait to see the complete film in 2014’, Afolayan excitedly announced.

The award comes with a price of $250.

‘October 1’ was filmed in 2013 and features Afolayan himself, Sadiq Daba, Deola Sagoe, Ibrahim Chatta, David Bailey, Kehinde Bankole and more.

Bimbo Akintola cries out: I Don't Need A Husband!

 Since hitting the limelight in a big way with ‘Out of Bounds” alongside RMD in the 90s, Bimbo Akintola has become a big name who does things in a big way. You don’t approach her with your scripts unless you have big plans about it. Controversial, some might say, but Bimbo describes herself as easy-going but definitely not when falsehoods have been peddled about her as a story running wide that she is in desperate need of a husband. Excerpts.......

Why did you decide to party with the kids?
Heart of Gold Hospice, that’s why. There was Compassionate Children’s Home, there was Heart of Gold Hospice and one other one here today. But it’s actually because of Heart of Gold, I go to Heart of Gold on and off. I have been going there over the years and it’s heartbreaking when you go there and you see those children, it’s not just a regular orphanage, it’s a hospice. And what Aunty, the woman who runs the place does is that she makes sure they get the surgery they need to stay alive. It’s amazing, you need to go there and see for yourself what it’s all about.
What do you hope to achieve at the end of the day?
What I want to do at the end of the day is to raise money for this orphanages, especially the hospice, they need money because these children go for surgeries regularly, you can see that some of the children that came here today have special needs.

You are doing more of Yoruba movies these days than English movies compared to your early days in acting, why is that so?
I do English movies when I see good scripts. Hoodrush was in the cinemas this year. Next year one or two will be in the cinemas.
Are you working on any project at the moment?
I just finished Golden Penny Pasta Children’s Kitchen, I anchored that. Right now, I’m on break, finally.

Why Rev. Chris OKotie decided to Splash N110 Million on New Cars

The Household of God Head Pastor recently acquired a Rolls Royce Phantom said to be worth N80m and a Range Rover Autobiography worth N30million. He said he bought these cars to celebrate 27 years as a pastor and 30 years as a born again Christian. Well, below is what he describes as a justified reason for this waste and show of wealth.

Close associates to Chris Okotie disclosed that the controversial televangelist and ex-pop star was indeed in the spirit of celebration.

“Having abandoned music where he had already become a super star to serve God, Pastor Okotie is simply saying he didn’t miss anything in the world. 30 years on, he is a multi-millionaire; he has some of the most expensive automobiles in the world and lives in opulence with properties worth hundreds of millions of naira.  So, he has every reason to celebrate his dedication to God. In fact, he is celebrating the glory of Christ in his life over the years.” See more photos after the cut.......