Prynze Da Young Boss ' would blow  your mind

 

  when you listen to his single titled  something  you would nod in agreement that he is  another good thing happening to naija entertainment scene. prynze who is already an household name in Ghana music industry is a young Nigeria artiste who is poise to replicate his music feat in Nigeria having establish a worthy buzz in Ghana. prynze developed a fondness for music in the church and listening to Micheal Jackson. in 2000 he dropped a  single with a video in attempt to establish his niche. since them he has been living in Ghana rolling with top Ghana acts like sakodie, r2b at the same time making music. His new track something according to him is product of his desire to make a mark in the Nigeria music scene
 www.reverbnation.com/prynzedayoungboss

 How Wizkid was turned into cash machining  by Banky W

 

Facts have begun to emerge regarding the real story behind Wizkid and Banky is fallout. The reason is not unconnected with the rising sensational singer being made a cash cow for the EME label. An Insider opened up to Entertainment Rendezvous that Wizzy (his nickname) is at war with Banky W and EME because he wants a contract review which Banky W has refused to grant him.

The source pointed out that since Ayodeji Balogun known as Wizkid signed with EME, he has been getting just 25% from whatever he gets paid to perform at an event with Banky W. Empire Mate Entertainment EME is owned by Banky W and Segun Demuren and Segun and Osagie, Wizzy's ex-manager who introduced him to Banky after big record labels like Mo-Hits and Storm records rejected him, also gets 25% each from his hard earned money.

“It is true they are having problems and this might just be the end of EME and Wizkid. When Wizzy signed a 2-year contract with EME late in 2009, he saw Banky as his messiah because he was nobody in the music industry. It was a 50-50 sharing formula.

Then Wizkid didn't mind because he was bent on building his musical career. In his contract, Banky W promised to take care of his accommodation, feeding and also his school and based on this fact, Wizkid accepted all the terms of agreement. Later, Wizzy sacked his manager, Osagie replacing her with Godwin because he felt she was getting too much. Wizkid was getting just 25% from every show because Banky W would take 50% while Osagie was taking 25%.

Wizzy sacked Osagie because she was not ready to receive 10% which other management companies were taking from artistes. This development obviously did not go down well with Banky W but because Wizzy was close to the end of his contract with EME, Banky gave in. When Wizkid's contract expired late last year, he wanted a contract review requesting the 50-50 sharing formula to be reviewed to 70-30 but Banky would not accept his proposal.

This issue had been dragging since September 2012 and that could have explained why Wizkid moved out of Banky's Ogudu GRA residence and got a new apartment in Lekki. What got Wizzy miffed was that he was making all the money for EME and was getting less. Also, the money being made was being used to finance the project of other EME stars namely, Niyola, Skales and Shaydee.”

Apparently Wizkid's international fame gave him more confidence to stand out on his own. Riding on this platform, he signed a management deal with Disturbing London, an international management company. Right now, his second Album is ready and it is with Banky W. Wizzy is bent on leaving if they don't agree with his terms and float his own label STARBOI Records.

Banky W may not have given their side of the story but insiders noted that Banky has spent a lot to make Wizkid who he is now. He feels Wizkid is not grateful and has forgotten where he was coming from.

IBB, Dasuki on terrorists’ Atack list - SSS

THE Department of State Security Service (SSS) on Wednesday revealed that it had arrested an Iran-trained  Nigerian-born international terrorist along with two others for espionage and terrorist activities.

The arrested persons were said to  have placed the former military President-General Ibrahim Babangida, the deposed Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki and other prominent Nigerians on their hit list.

Spokesperson for the Service, Marilyn Ogar, Deputy Director, Public Relations, who paraded the suspects before newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday said that the arrests were made possible “as a result of painstaking investigations which lasted for six months.”

According to her,” the Service arrested one Abdullahi Mustapha Berende, an indigene of Ilorin, Kwara State on 17th December 2012 for his active involvement in espionage and terrorist activities.”

She revealed that during investigation, it was discovered that Berende, a 50-year-old local leader of the Shiite Sect in Ilorin was observed to have made several suspicious trips to and from Iran where he interacted with some Iranian elements known to operate a high profile international terrorist network.

She further disclosed that Berende also confessed that in 2006,he gained admission to study a six month course in Modern Shi’a Islamic Teaching at Imam Khomeni University, Iran and he was recruited by some Iranian elements when he returned to Iran for further studies in 2012 where he wad subsequently trained on the use of AK 47 assault rifle, pistols,production and detonation of improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

According to her, “after his return to Nigeria, he was invited by his handlers to Dubai for further briefing in April, 2012 where he was tasked to establish a terrorist cell in the South-Western part of Nigeria with particular emphasis on Lagos.”

Ogar said that in a bid to establish the network in the South- West as directed, Berende recruited three others out of whom two were picked up with him and one escaped.

 According to her,”the Iranian sponsors directed Berende to identify and gather intelligence on public places and prominent hotels frequented by Americans and Israelis to facilitate attacks. He was to provide specific details on the following targets organizations like UsAID, Max, Zim International Shipping Company, A A Consulting, Peace Corps and the Jewish Cultural Centre in Lagos.”

She added that the suspect was also tasked to provide names of prominent Nigerians, who, if attacked could unsettle the west which prompted him to give the names of General Babangida and Alhaji Dasuki as targets of attack to his Iranian handlers

The  aides he recruited were said to have successfully conducted surveillance and gathered relevant data on all the targets. Preparatory to possible attacks while he personally took the photographs of the Israeli cultural centre in Ikoyi, Lagos which he sent to his sponsors.

Ogar said that before the arrest,Berende had collected various sums of money which ranged between $4,000 to $20,000 for him to establish a small business out in Lagos,to secure a befitting accommodation and the rest for his upkeep  for easy coordination.

The leader of the gang, Berende, a post-graduate student of the University of Ilorin while fielding questions from newsmen apologized to his people and Nigerian in general for his ignoble role,saying that he never meant to wage war against his fatherland and that he had learnt his lesson in a bitter way.

POPULAR 'VILLAGE HEADMASTER' STAR JUSTUS ESIRI IS DEAD 

  The legendary actor, who acted in many blockbusters, passed away Tuesday night; though reports about the immediate cause of his death is still sketchy. He was aged 70. Esiri, Member of the Order of the Niger, MON, is famous for his role as the village headmaster in the then popular television series of the same name. Born on 20 November 1942 in Oria-Abraka, Deltta State! Esiri attended Urhobo College Effurun in the then Bendel State.Warri. He was at the Maximillan University, Munich, German, 1964, Prof. Weners Institute of Engineering, West Berlin, 1967 and the Ahrens School of Performing Arts, 1968. Esiri started his acting career in Germany. He was the only Nigerian male performing on stage between 1968 and 1969. He also worked for Voice of Nigeria, German Service as a translator. He was performing on stage when in Germany when a delegation from Nigeria invited him home to perform in a government sponsored programme. He never returned to Germany. The veteran actor won several awards including THEMA Awards, NTA Honours Awards and AMAA Awards. He was also the star actor in acclaimed productions such as Wasted Years, Forever, The Prize, Six Demons, Corridors of Power, Last Knight, The Tyrant, The investigation, The Ghost . He was also reputed to have performed on more TV Network drama programmes than any Nigerian actor. Esiri is the father of Nigerian popular hip-hop star, "Dr. Sid." Asked in an interview how he felt about his son becoming a musician, he said; “I just called him and told him both the negative and positive aspects of the entertainment industry and he has to be focused. I scolded but gave him my blessing and he picked up.” Assasin’s Practice, one of the most recent movies he featured, was produced last year.

BREAKING NEWS: POPULAR MUSICIAN AND BBA HOUSEMATE GOLDIE IS DEAD

 

Popular singer and former Big Brother Africa Housemate Goldie Harvey is dead.

She died about 9:30pm 14th feb 2012  in the arms of her best friend, Denrele Edun at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island.

Goldie just came back from the US on val”S day where she attended the Grammy awards.

Speaking to Linda Ikeji, Denrele said: "Goldie just came back from the US today he said, and was so full of life, then something went tragically wrong."

Kennis Music have confirmed the death. They released a statement via her Twitter and Facebook page shortly after news went viral on the internet about her passing away.

"It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed shortly after arriving Lagos from LA. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord.

 THE REASON FOR KESHI RESIGNATION

Coach Stephen Keshi resignation saga is throwing up more facts as the Senate President David Mark on Tuesday revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation had pressured him into signing a fresh clause to his contract that would have placed a new foreign technical adviser above him.

Mark made the revelation in Abuja while addressing the Senate on his trip to Africa Nations Cup and the crisis that hit the Nigeria camp immediately after winning the trophy on Sunday.

President of the Senate said that he spoke to Keshi on the phone on Tuesday morning and confirmed that the coach had actually resigned, and cited reasons of interference for his decision.

He said, “I spoke with Stephen Keshi this morning and he confirmed to me that he actually said that he has resigned. He said the reason is because there was too much interference even before the final match on Sunday. There was a lot of pressure on him that he must accept foreign technical adviser and this he is opposed to because he thinks that all that we need is in this country. That there are Nigerians who can work with him and he doesn’t see the gain in bringing foreigners.

“But he also said he was sorry he had to actually put in his resignation. But I think he is prepared to rescind it provided that we don’t force foreign technical partners on him. Once we give him the team to manage we should give him the free hand to manage the team.

“Whatever way he goes to get the result shouldn’t be our problem because once we begin to meddle in the way he is going to run and manage the team then we cannot get results. Once we give him the task we should give him the free hand to accomplish the task and bring the result and I think this Senate must be unanimous in that.

 “We should prevail on him not to resign and also that the Sports Ministry or the administrators must give him the free hand to bring us the result that we want. People believe that we are great but we must show them that we can do it not by words but by actions.”

Earlier on the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and others, had brought for consideration a motion on Nigeria’s victory at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

Ekweremadu, while presenting the motion noted the tenacity and the spirit, patriotic zeal as well as the unity and team spirit displayed by players, coaches and the entire management.

He also noted with satisfaction, the contribution of the home-based players to the overall success of the team.

“The Senate is nevertheless mindful of the degeneration of grassroots football, poor standard of our local leagues, and the many challenges facing the nation’s football and sports development in general,” he said.

In its resolution, the Senate gave the team a standing ovation after congratulating the players and the coaches.

Governor Sullivan Chime Of Enugu State Arrives Nigeria

 

After over 130 days (4 months) of hide-and-seek concerning the health status and whereabouts of Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, southeast Nigeria, the governor who is believed to be sick, is back in the country.
He arrived Abuja this morning as confirmed by the state Commissioner for Information Chuks Ugwoke who further said he is expected in Enugu state later today and that preparations were on in the state to receive him.
Ugwoke, who made the confirmation through a telephone interview this morning on a Lagos-based television station, however, insisted that the governor went on vacation against the popular belief that he was treating cancer.
Governor Chime of Enugu State, arrives Nigeria this morning
The commissioner who made efforts to convince Nigerians during the interview, further defended the governor’s disappearance from the country, saying the Nigerian constitution did not specify the number of days a governor could spend on vacation.
“There’s no reason to hide why he was away, he went on leave, he was on vacation and the constitution does not state what time the governor must spend.
“You can use your vacation to do some other things. During his vacation, he had the advantage and opportunity to do some other things he deemed necessary,” the commissioner stressed.
He said the governor’s sudden appearance in the country had put paid to the falsehood being spread by the opposition in the state.
Ugwoke also denied that the state was paralysed because of the absence of Governor Chime.  According to him, the governor had handed over to his deputy, Sunday Onyebuchi, who had been acting in that capacity awarding contracts and keeping the state running.
He said the state Executive Council held six meetings since the governor’s absence against the popular belief that the acting governor was not in charge.
“People are entitled to their views concerning how the health status of the governor was handled.
“The good news is that the governor is back and we should refuse to go back to yesterday.
“He is in Nigeria. He landed in Abuja and we are expecting him in Enugu,” he said.
The Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Issa Aremu, who was in the studio when the commissioner announced the governor’s arrival, took out time to slam the state government for shielding the health status of the governor, who was believed to be treating cancer of the thyroid in a London hospital.
According to Aremu, no President of America goes on vacation outside America, “but here, in our cetenary, we are still battling to know where our governor is and you can see the commissioner trying to impress us here.”
He said many Nigerian leaders are travelling abroad while their counterparts in other countries are busy with development.
He described Nigeria as a miserable country.
“In 100 years, what have we learnt from even the colonialists who came here to turn Nigeria around?
“They built the railway from Lagos to Kano and years after, we are still trying to revive the moribund rail system,” he lamented.

Brain-Damaged Governor Suntai of  Did Not Recognize his Deputy

 

 Acting Governor Garba Umar of Taraba State has revealed that hospitalized Governor Danbaba Suntai did not recognize him when the two met over two days in Hanover, Germany. The deputy governor recently made a two-day visit to the seriously injured Mr. Suntai who has been at a hospital in Hanover, Germany since escaping with grave injuries from a crashed plane he was piloting when it went down near the airport in Yola, capital of Adamawa State last October.

SaharaReporters has reported exclusively that Mr. Suntai is brain-dead and unable to recognize visitors, including members of his family and a few other Nigerian politicians who have visited him in Germany.

A source close to the acting governor, who travelled to Germany two weeks ago, told SaharaReporters that Mr. Umar disclosed that the injured governor did not speak a word to him throughout his stay in Germany.

Another source revealed that the acting governor also told the Presidency in Abuja that, on one occasion when he tried meeting with the governor, Mr. Suntai drooled saliva uncontrollably as he sat in a special chair.

Our sources said that German medical consultants told the visiting acting governor that one of Mr. Suntai’s biggest medical issues is that fluids accumulate on one side of his brain, thereby impeding normal brain function. The German doctors indicated that the fluids have to be constantly drained or else Mr. Suntai would die.

Following our consistent reports that Mr. Suntai was brain-damaged from the crash, his wife and aides have maintained a well-oiled  propaganda in the state claiming that Mr. Suntai had almost fully recovered and was on the cusp of returning to Nigeria to resume office. The propagandists have enlisted several hands, including Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State who recently claimed in a press release that Mr. Suntai would soon return. Mr. Jang had visited the ailing governor in Germany and released an apparently staged photo showing Mr. Suntai standing with him.

A top politician in Taraba told SaharaReporters that he sympathized with Mr. Suntai and his family, but added that one man should not hold the state hostage. “I think those around him should come out and tell us the whole truth about Danbaba,” said the source. “If he is well, let him come back and tell us what he plans to do to move the state forward. If he’s still incapacitated, he should resign so that the deputy can take over as full governor and handle the challenges of governance.”

 

 I really don’t know how to describe myself —Cossy Orjiakor

 

 

Since her entrance into the movie industry about a decade ago, Cossy Orjiakor has sparked off more controversies especially with her frequent pictures on twitter. She is one of the most talked about in Nigeria. She spoke on her life in this interview with an online medium.
You are barely established in the movie industry, why jump into music?
I have always loved music. My mum had a B.Sc. in music from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State when I was younger. She used to sing and dress up in cute attires and hand gloves and all. I kind of liked it. So, she made me love music.

Why do you seem not to be doing a lot of movies these days?
I have been doing lots of stuff that have nothing to do with movies. I’ve been very busy, but now, I’m very free. That’s why I’m getting back to music. I did a movie last year and it’s about to come out soon. I’m also working on producing a movie in April this year.

So, how far have you gone with the plans for the movie?
The script writer has delivered and I’m okay with the story line. I’m just waiting for Emmanuel Ehumadu to finish up the movie he is doing now. Once he is through, he will help me out with the casting, and then shooting will start in April.

How well have your fans received your album, ‘Naughty Queen?’
My marketer has been out for a while now. He just got back, so the distribution of the hard copy will commence soon. So far, my fans love the album.

You are one artiste that doesn’t seem to care about what people say about you, how do you get the boldness to do so?
I do actually care about what people say about me, but I don’t care about what biased people say about me.

Do you think you are always being misunderstood in the media?
No, not really. I’m very down to earth, I don’t pretend. I’m as real as they come.

How do you feel when you read or hear false stories about you?
I take them as one of those things. Then if the person peddling the false story is worth it, I reply and clarify things. If the person is not worth it, I ignore it.

How was growing up for you?
Good and fun. I have the best parents and good siblings.

What were your parents’ reactions when you told them you were going into entertainment?
While growing up, my dad actually bought a grand piano for my mum, so we all played around with it. He has always encouraged me to be true to myself.

How would you describe your style?
My mood or the event determines that. Also, the time of the event matters. During day time, I’m well-dressed and decent. If it’s a night party and I want to get naughty, I wear hot stuff.

Do you have a favourite fashion accessory?
I don’t have a favourite accessory though, I can’t do without my perfumes.

I’m sure you must have a lot of men running after you?
I don’t really notice. Maybe, maybe not.

Has it occurred to you that a lot of men out there fantasise about your body?
Yeah. They fantasise about me because I have lovely body features, the type dreams are made of.

Is that why you flaunt it a lot?
Maybe.

You seem to be confident with your body, do you think it makes people judge you or think lowly of you?
I don’t know.

What’s the craziest thing you ever heard about yourself?
When they link me with men I have never met before, like the coach or the footballer that was said to have bought me my SUV. I wish he could buy me a race car too (laughs).

So, how do you relax when you need to?
I love messages.

How would you describe yourself?   
I really can’t describe myself, but I’m deep.
Courtesy: NET

Jenifa, Genevieve in duel over AfMag awards 

Funke Akindele (Jenifa) and Genevieve Nnaji have locked horns over the AfricaMagic Viewers Choice Awards as the two renowned Nollywood actresses are among five screen divas now fighting tooth and nail  alongside Bubu Mazibuko, Nolwazi Shange and Ghanaian Jackie Appiah. While Akindele and Genevieve are nominated based on their roles in the films Maami and The Mirror Boy, others are there on the platforms of Man on Ground, Otelo Burning and Perfect Picture.

In the nominations released on Monday, Akindele also features in the Best Actress in a Comedy category with The Return of Jenifa, where she is competing with Lilian Esoro (Clinic Matters) and Mercy Johnson (Dumebi the Dirty Girl).
Also in the Best Actor in a Comedy, where Hafiz Oyetoro (House a Part) is competing with Kunle Bamtefa (Glorious Journey), Bovi Ugboma (The Bovi Ugboma Show), Francis Odega (Clinic Matters) and Ikhide Isaac (Wanna Be). In the Best Movie Director category, Obi Emeloye  (The Mirror Boy) has Akin Omotoso (Man on Ground), Tim Green (Skeem), Sara Blecher (Otelo Burning) and Shirley Frimpong-Manso (Perfect Picture) to beat.
Interestingly, Phone Swap producer, Kunle Afolayan, also has a ‘battle’ with Akindele as both films are nominated in the Best Movie (Comedy) category, alongside Geore Edmund’s Open Fire and others. With a total of 28 awards in 26 categories, the AMVCA includes six categories where viewers will vote for winners and 18 more technically-focused segments where winners will be selected by a judging panel.

 Jonathan alienating Yoruba - S/West leaders 

 

WORRIED by the continued marginalisation of Yoruba ethnic nationality in federal appointments, leaders of thought from the South-West geo-political zone, on Wednesday, accused the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan of systematically excluding the Yoruba nation from the federation in terms of appointments without justification.
The Yoruba leaders, while addressing a world press conference in Ibadan, called on President Jonathan to redress the “systematic discrimination” against the Yoruba nationality in federal appointive positions without delay, saying that the Yoruba have been getting “crumbs” from the administration.
Speaking in unison under the aegis of the Yoruba Unity Forum, umbrella body for all Yoruba sons and daughters, the leaders, armed with a long list of those at the apex of political power as well as those in control of the principal economic and financial agencies from which no South-West person was included, said the Yoruba did not deserve the humiliation it was getting from President Jonathan who was massively voted for in the region in 2011.
YUF also accused the Jonathan administration of implementing Yoruba ethnic cleansing agenda as evident in the sack of Yoruba sons and daughters in federal agencies such as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and their replacement with 107 staffers from the South-East region.
“The President (South-South); Vice President (North-West); Senate President (North Central); Speaker (North-West); Chief Justice of the Federation (North-West); Deputy Senate President (South-East); Deputy Speaker (South-East); Acting President Court of Appeal (North-West); Secretary to the Government of the Federation (South-East); Chief of Staff (South-South); National Security Adviser (North-West); Head of Service of the Federation (North-East).
Of the 12 topmost positions in the country, no single Yoruba person was included.
“Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy (South-East); Governor of the Central Bank (North-West); Minister of Petroleum (South-South); GMD NNPC (North-West); Chairman, National Council on Privatisation (North-West); Comptroller of Customs (North-West); MD Nigerian Ports Authority (North-West); Minister, National Planning Commission (North-West); DG, Bureau of Public Procurement (South-East); Acting Comptroller of Immigration (North); Minister of Power (South-East),” the long list read in part.
In the statement read by Chief Falae, the YUF said that out of the 12 topmost positions that constitute the apex of political hierarchy in the country, no Yoruba person is represented, adding that President Jonathan had compounded the problems by deliberately failing to include Yoruba persons in the major appointive positions.
The Forum noted that the control of the principal economic and financial agencies, education management agencies,  security services, bureaucracy, information and broadcasting agencies, as well as control of the judiciary and the anti-corruption agencies,

NDLEA arrests barber with N50m cocaine

 

A Nigerian based in South Africa, Ozoh Chukwuemeka, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for trafficking N50m worth of cocaine.

The 45-year-old barber was apprehended at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos with 6.100kg of the substance.

The drug was detected during the outward clearance of Arik Air passengers to South Africa.

NDLEA Airport commander, Mr Hamza Umar, said the discovery was made at the baggage checking desk at the departure hall.

He said, “The drug which was neatly hidden in a false compartment of Ozoh’s luggage was discovered during routine check on passengers.”

Ozoh, a father of one, insisted on his innocence. He claimed he was made to believe the bag contained chemicals.

He said, “A friend of mine in South Africa requested that I bring a bag containing chemicals from Nigeria to South Africa for $3,000. I asked him if it was drug but he said it was just chemicals. He paid for my return ticket.

“I am only struggling to take care of myself with my barbing business. If I had known that things will turn out this way I would have rejected the proposal.”

NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade, said Ozoh’s explanation was unacceptable. “At 45 years, he should have known better. In any case, ignorance is not an excuse and he will soon be arraigned under the NDLEA Act as soon as investigation is concluded,” he added.

United Bank of Africa UBA 2013 CV Collection

United Bank of Africa UBA 2013 CV Collection

 

As one of Africa's leading financial services institutions, with operations in more than 19 countries and 14,000 colleagues internationally, UBA offers opportunities for the best candidates to shine at every career level. We are connecting people and businesses across Africa through retail and corporate banking, innovative cross-border payments, trade finance and investment banking.

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is accepting CVs from Fresh and Experienced Candidates with qualifications ranginging from OND, HND, and First Degree.



A.) Fresh Candidates (Trainee)

Requirements
Age limit is 27 (Not more than 27 years by August, 2013)
OND, HND, BSc

B.) Experienced Candidates

Requirements
3 - 4 years experience in Banking or relevant industry.
HND, BSc (no grade specified)

How to Apply
If you are in Lagos, submit your CV at UBA House, 57 Marina, Lagos.
If you are not in Lagos, locate any UBA branch or their Regional head offices in your location and submit your CV.

NB: At the UBA Marina office,  the CVs are rejected at the point of submission if you are applying for Trainee position and more than 27 years or if you are applying for Experienced position without up to 3 years experience.

Genevieve Nnaji Gets Emotional Display At The Première of Unguarded

As Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji got dressed for her event which happened to be the  movie première of the movie Unguarded, she had no idea what was in store for her. Follow the photos and find out about Genevieve Nnaji’s emotional display:

Genevieve Nnaji….unaware of what awaited her in the very near future

She got there bright and early and posed for a few red carpet photos.

Genevieve with her friends and colleagues: Emem Isong and Desmond Elliot

Seeing a few of her friends, she decided to join them for another set of red carpet photos.

…Take that, Genny!!!

Going forward, she was then engulfed in a big hug from an adoring fan…

Awww…..Genny understands.

…but this hug was different from others. This was a tear filled hug, a hug from someone who couldn’t believe he was seeing his idol.

…’Calm down’, she says. ‘Calm down’

Being a good sport, Genevieve Nnaji hugged him right back and even helped dry his tears.

I feel you, Genevieve. You’re my hero

He expressed his adoration for the Nollywood actress, from the depth of his heart.

That’s my hero right there, Genny!

After which they both took a picture, much to the amazement of the crowd that surrounded them.
The End!

Tee Billz And Tiwa Savage Are Finally Engaged !!!

tiwa and Tee Billz seal the engagement with a passionate kiss

The fifth of February was supposed to be sexy diva, Tiwa Savage’s 33rd birthday, but it also turned out to be her engagement day as Tiwa was proposed to by her longtime manager and business partner, Tunji Balogun, better known as Tee Billz.

At an exclusive birthday bash at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Tee Billz presented an engagement ring to Tiwa, thus confirming months of speculation and denial of romantic relationship between the two.

R&B singer, Praiz, serenaded the couple immediately after the proposal, in the presence of other superstars like Don Jazzy, Banky W, Dr. SID among others.
It was Don Jazzy who first let out the information as he sent a tweet with photograph of the lovebirds: “Awwww, it’s official. Mavin First Lady @TiwaSavage and @teebillz323 are finally engaged. I’m excited I witnessed the proposal. Congrats,” Don Jazzy tweeted.
EME Boss, Banky W, was a bit poetic: “He liked it so much he put a ring on it.”
Early yesterday, the social media had been abuzz immediately Tee Billz reportedly updated his Blackberry Messenger status to read: ‘Happy Birthday Mrs Billz’. This was further amplified by Tiwa with munched photographs of two cakes on her Instagram page. One of the cakes came from her Mavin label mates and surprisingly, the other with inscription ‘Happy Birthday Mrs Billz’.

Tiwa flaunts her engagement ring with Don Jazzy

Despite their denials of romance, many had maintained that the two are more than business partners. Apart from escorting the singer to numerous shows and private parties, Tee has been caught on camera in many uncompromising position with the Kelele crooner.On a number of occasions, the two were seen clubbing together at her label’ boss, Don Jazzy’s Club PoP in Victoria Island, Lagos.
In fact, a few weeks ago, they both traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for a brief

I was never a stripper’ – Karen Igho

 

In this interview, 27-year-old Karen Igho reveals to B1magazine how she managed to survive the many controversies that trailed her victory at the 2011 BBA, her relationship with eccentric VJ, Denrele and her plans for the future.

What has changed about you since you won the show in 2011?

I am still Karen Igho, but a mature one. A lot has changed. I am older and wiser now. You will not catch me doing certain things. I have seen life in a different way and I know a lot more now.

How does it feel being the reigning Nigerian with the Big Brother crown?

I feel very honoured and privileged that I still have the position as the last Nigerian winner of the show. However, I must add that to win the BBA is not a joke, whoever will, has to be a lot more entertaining than myself, Uti and Kevin Pam put together. I just think it is not time yet for a Nigerian. It’s just the right person needed.

What do you think was responsible for your victory?

I would say God. While I was preparing for the show, the last thing on my mind was how to win. I just wanted to have fun and learn as much as I could. I was lucky to understand that the best strategy for such games is to have no strategy to avoid unnecessary surprises.

What do you mean by unnecessary surprises?

Unnecessary surprises can be anything. You can wake up one day and realise you have been betrayed by a fellow housemate. We were young individuals locked in a room with cameras and constantly watched by millions of people. It was psychologically draining. We all had to fight for attention, respect and win games too. We needed to shout, be crazy or cause trouble to get all these.

What is your take on Nigeria’s performance at the last edition?

Let me first congratulate all of them for going there. I cannot blame any of them or say exactly what went wrong. Ola and Chris left on health grounds, which is a cogent reason. One’s health is a lot more important than money, but if they both had remained in that house, they would have won. Goldie too did her best. They are all cool people but I guess it was not time for a Nigerian.

 Do you think Goldie was being true or was playing a game?

I cannot say anything about that because I am not Goldie. I don’t know if she was being real or fake. I can only speak for myself. I was real and I did my thing but we are different.

Do you still feel hurt about the stories wriiten about you while in the house?

Not any more  I have forgiven everybody involved. The things written about me were not only false and untrue but slanderous too. I was locked up in the house and could not defend myself. People believed these untrue stories, about me and it continued to spread but I thank God I won the show and I have been able to win the hearts.

 Which of the stories got you most?

The one about me being a stripper was untrue. It still baffles me till date. I was locked up for 90 days with a sum of money at stake and as crazy as I was, I didn’t kiss or have sex with any guy and people could still write that I was a stripper.

Were you a stripper?

I was never a stripper. People don’t even know anything about me but are quick to believe the terrible things they heard. My mom is a very strong Christian and she built my spirituality. People who saw me like a wild card girl do not understand what it is being locked in a room with lots of alcohol and nothing to do. It is impossible not to misbehave but once you are back into the normal world, things change. How many times have I being caught smoking in public?

What then were you doing while in the UK?

My uncle helped with my trip to the UK and I went there to study. I studied Business Administration in Southwark College during which I took a summer class in Theatre Arts. All through my stay there, I survived in a legit way. I joined the UNICEF and other charity organisations, which had African countries in mind. I was also a sales girl for Karen Millen.

Which of the stories were true?

My having a rough childhood was true. My being a stripper wasn’t true. The breast story was true. I genuinely did the implant because I had breast lumps and two of my sisters have done the same (operations).

Tell us about your growing up

I am the first born of ten siblings. My family is a loving and caring one. They stood by me during the Big Brother days. My mother fought severally to defend me. I am from the Urhobo in Delta state, but I was born in Plateau state. I schooled in Jos and Warri. My growing up was not easy. My parents were separated and I had to live with my grand mum. It was not easy at all but I thank God.

What did you do with the money?

I built a house for my mum, another for my grand mum and I invested the rest. I am still hustling to make more money.

What is happening to your clothing line?

Karenified is still there. I rushed the first collection to meet with my birthday last year and because I wanted to raise some money for an orphanage, I planned to visit. It was successful but I want it bigger, so now I am taking my time and getting to understand the creative side of me better because I want it to reflect in the designs.

How did acting come into the picture?

While I was in the UK, studying business administration, I took a summer course in acting and tried my hands on some Shakespearian works. That and many other experiences I gathered improved my confidence in acting and presenting which are some of the things I now do.

What is your relationship with Denrele?

God brought Denrele into my life in a funny way in 2008. I just came back for a holiday (from UK) and my cousins invited me to his birthday party. There we met and exchanged contacts and became friends. He has been instrumental to where I am today and I am very grateful.

How true is the story that you both are dating?

Somebody started the joke on twitter recently and it went viral. Denrele is my brother and he knows the kind of guys I like.

Can you marry Denrele?

I don’t know the future but Denrele and I cannot get married. We have become one family.

Why are you yet to be married?

No be man go come first? Let’s just say I am waiting for God’s time but I am still working on my career and build the brand.

What kind of man do you like?

I want a God fearing and down to earth man and there must be strong chemistry.

Which Nigerian male celebrity will you date?

I know quite a few and would not want to call names. Besides most of them are married. If I mention anybody, you people (press) will be on my neck and once you see me with the person, another story begins. Nigerian acts are all wonderful people.

How did you get the Naija FM job?

I got the Naija FM job through Collete Otusheso (MTV). She encouraged me and introduced me to my boss, Gbemi (Olateru Olagbegi), Deji Awokoya (Beat FM) and since then, its been fun for me. I love the Naija FM family.

How was your first day on air?

I was nervous. I almost peed in my pant. I was confused and didn’t know what to do, but thanks to Ifektive and my other colleagues, they made it very easy for me and now I am loving it.

What project are you working at the moment?

At the moment, I am working on a Rukky Sanda movie and I have also gotten an invitation to be a part of a soap opera that will be aired across Africa.

What is the update on your assault case with Simrnoff gig?

We agreed to settle out of court because at the end of the day, the deed has been done and the lesson learnt. I also hope that with this the government stands up and ensure that our force men are properly trained on how to relate with the citizens

Wizkid at war with EME

 

The inevitable battle line has been drawn; what was once considered an enviable model set up by thriving record label EME, is now being torn into shreds by a recent alleged fall-out between Pop singer Wizkid and the label’s management.

You read it right: Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun is at war with his label Empire Mates Entertainment and might just be walking out of his record deal for good. The pop singer’s recent outburst on social media Twitter and Instagram has confirmed weeks, even months of rumoured disagreement between both parties.

Details are sketchy but we can confirm there’s a lot of bad blood between Wizzy (as he is fondly called) and EME which is run by label executives Banky W and Segun Demuren (Demuren plays a more background role but is fully involved in executive decisions).

The controversy started many months ago – tongues started wagging when Wizkid fired his manager Osagie Osarenkhoe and hired long-time friend Godwin Tom in September 2012. Godwin Tom, we learn had been pitching Wizkid to several labels since 2007 before Osarenhkoe came into the picture and introduced him to EME, the label that groomed him and push his career to the very top.

Sources say EME were not pleased with the move to fire Osarenkhoe, but gave in to Wizkid’s demands. The label retained Osarenkhoe to manage EME”s other acts – Skales, Niyola and Shaydee. Wizkid has now also signed an international management deal with UK based Disturbing London, run by rapper Tinie Tempah. The young singer has been in England for weeks now.

Insiders say Wizkid has also moved out of the EME ‘mansion’ in Lagos and acquired his own home in Lekki Phase 1, this was shortly after he bought his BMW X6 auto-mobile late last year. The distance became glaring; the core of the squad had detached himself from unit.

Sources who spoke with NET anonymously say Wizzy would come late to public appearances and Banky would spend the whole time apologizing. ‘They would always come separate to any gig. It looked like Wizzy and Godwin had formed their own team and didn’t need them Banky anymore‘, an inside source told this newspaper, Saturday.

It also showed emotionally; Wizkid was not seen at most of the rehearsals for their concert in December. He appeared at the later stage and rarely talked with the crew. ‘But they all tried to suppress what was going on; only the in-house team knew the whole truth‘.

NET investigations gathered that concerned parties tried desperately to keep the young superstar under control, but nothing, it seems, would work.

On Friday, February 1, 2013, the first bombshell dropped: Wizkid took to twitter and Instagram to make subliminal remarks about his label. ‘Don’t take Loyalty for stupidity..don’t!’, ‘Moving on to start all over again!…Fuck it!..‘, and went on to say ‘If dey sleep on u..move on!‘.

It came as a shock to fans worldwide; especially coming barely days after Banky W’s interview assuring fans Wiz was not leaving the label and that rumours of his departure were false.

The controversy continues with Wizzy updating his Twitter profile, removing ‘EME/Konvict’ and replacing it with his management’s contacts.

‘Wizkid is the one hurt, that’s why he is the one talking, he will still say more‘, one source tells us, even as many who claim to be familiar with the situation say ‘the problem is that he thinks he’s grown too big for the label and he’s suddenly forgotten where he’s coming from and the many sacrifices Osagie and Banky especially had to make to help him grow‘.

No word from both camps as EME and Wizzy’s management remain mum over the matter. Godwin Tom did not respond to repeated enquiries even as an EME executive failed to get back to us despite promising.

In less than one year, there have been quite a number of fallouts with artistes parting ways with their record labels. The most controversial still remains the Mo’Hits saga with D’banj and Don Jazzy breaking ties back in February 2012.

Others include May D getting thrown out of Square Records, Flowssick parting with Kollertunz Records because he failed to sign his artiste contract, Yung6ix dropping the 411 Entertainment label, fully pitching his tent with Storm Records and urban Hip-Hop group L.O.S dropping BankHead Entertainment to fully sign with Storm Records.

There are so many unanswered questions but we have a strong feeling more events will unfold. The biggest question for now is will Wizkid make an appearance at Banky W’s February 15 concert?