SINGLE PREMIERE: JAMMAL - HERE I STAND

‘Here I Stand’ is a racy anthem from Jammal; a Jos kid and mega talent with looks to follow. The number is by produced the man behind Tunde Ednut, Ice Prince, Lynxxx and Davido’s Jingle Bells, ‘Suka‘ and he does not disappoint on this track.

The undergraduate of Babcock University who is manged by Plaerz bares it all, as he tells the world: “Here I Stand, just one man and a pocket full of dreams in my hands…” Not forgetting he flirts with Hausa on the
track accompanied with the stellar kicks-led instrumentation, which will make you stand up for sure; it is safe to say that ‘Here I Stand’ is one of those songs will find yourself humming in the bathroom. Familiarize yourself with Jammal’s offering now.

I almost died on Mount Kilimanjaro – Funmi Iyanda

 Television talkshow personality and journalist, Ms. Funmi Iyanda, has recounted how she almost died on a charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.

She joined 32 other personalities to climb Africa’s higesht mount as part of an advocacy effort for women’s rig on March 5.

The project was organised by the Africa UNiTE campaign group as part of a crusade to end violence against women and girls.

Other climbers included South African rock band, the Parlotones; South African actress, Rosie Motene; human rights lawyer, Ann Njogu; Congolese singer, Barbara Kanam; and many other African women and men. They were expected to arrive at Africa’s highest summit on Thursday, which fell on International Women’s Day.

In a tweet on Saturday evening, Funmi said she just decended the mountain after five days of hiking and climbing for 10 hours a day through rain forest, tundra, then artic regions.

Funmi said she had no bath and was equipped with bare necessities, climbing at 20 degrees in a winding ascent.

She said she vomitted, diarhoea, sleep apnea and dizziness.

“I am frost beaten, sun burnt and almost died but it is the most life altering experience of my life. Still struggling to assimilate all. I can’t walk and my fingers are still frozen so each word hurts,” she wrote.

In response to a tweet from a follower, she said she was still in Arusha, Tanzania at the last reception for the team.

But she described the journey as an “indescribable experience.”

She added, “Thanks all. Tell you the blow by blow but please let me get home, get the blood back in my fingers/toes and walk upright again. Information will be static for now.”

Mercy Aigbe Osas Hits Cinema This Easter

Ever since she began her career in the Yoruba movie industry; and being given a role by Ibadan-based Wemimo Olu Paul Film, she has made more headlines than some of her older and contemporary colleagues.

Born Mercy Aigbe to Edo parents, this beautiful lady, has been at no one's mercy. Rather, many producers are at her mercy for she can't just be wished away in the Nigerian movie industry.

Mercy Aigbe is trying to set a pace with the recording of her new movie (OSAS), the movie was shot in Benin, Delta, and Lagos. This superlative story; centers on a weird local Benin girl that strives hard to be the best at everything she does. She got admitted into the University where she met a lady from a rich home who loves her so much despite her egocentric nature. They became best of friends and envy of all on campus. But not so long, things fall apart for the two when they fell in love with the same guy.

The movie is a must watch, its action packed, scintillating, intriguing and full of suspense and come this Easter in Lagos, Benin, Portharcourt and Abuja the movie will be screened in silverbird cinemas. The movie is directed by Ace Yoruba Director Muyideen S Ayind

Police Arraigned Man, 25, For Raping 9-Year-Old Girl In Lagos

The police on Thursday [Mar 8] arraigned a 25-year-old man, Abdulrasaq Adeniyi, before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl (name withheld).

Adeniyi, who works within the area where the girl’s school is situated in Phase 2 Estate, Lagos Island, allegedly lured her to his home at 31, Anikotamo Street, Lagos Island, after school hours on January 25 and forcibly had carnal knowledge of her.

The girl’s mother, Munirat, told the court that she looked everywhere for her daughter when she did not return from school after 4pm. Munirat said, “It’s unusual for my daughter not to get back from school before 4pm.I tried looking for her when I couldn’t see her traces but she was still nowhere to be found”.

“She later came home herself around 8pm. When I asked her about her whereabouts, she told me Adeniyi lured her to his house after close of school and raped her”.

According to the charge sheet which was read to the accused in court, the offence is punishable under Section 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.

Adeniyi, however, pleaded not guilty to the one count of rape preferred against him. His lawyer, Mr. Darnell Abbe, made an oral bail application and urged the court to grant it on liberal terms.

Magistrate O.A. Layinka admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

She added that one of the sureties must be a Lagos State civil servant not below Grade 10 while the other one must also be gainfully employed.

The sureties are expected to furnish the court with verifiable official and residential addresses as well as evidence of tax payment to the state government for the past five years.

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Father Unknowingly Hired A Prostitute Who Happens To Be His 20-Year-Old Daughter

Old man,you just got your hands burnt

The Unfortunate father allegedly passed out the moment he opened his hotel room door to discover the prostitute he was expecting was his own 20-year-old daughter.Ncube is said to have collapsed while the 20-year-old daughter bolted after seeing her father. According to Sunday Mail, Ncube pleaded with the newspaper not to publish the story.
"I am sorry for what I did. I spoke to my wife and my daughter. I apologized for my actions because I just wanted my family back," he said.

The father of three revealed he forgave his daughter for being a commercial sex worker and hired a therapist to counsel her.

"I don't blame my daughter for what happened and what she was doing. I feel was her way of expressing her feelings about the problems in my family," he said.

"She has stopped that and is going back to school next year. My marital problems are not over, but we have a marriage counsellor who is helping us to get over this most difficult period in our marriage."

His wife, Rosemary, said: "If it were not for my children, I could have divorced him a long time ago.
"But because I know the trauma that divorce has on children, I made a decision to stay."

Incarcerated Rapper, Ja Rule, Punished In Prison For Unauthorised Birthday Phone Interview

Ja Rule has been punished for placing an unauthorised phone call from prison on birthday so that he could conduct an interview with a media outlet.

The incarcerated rapper spoke to Sirius XM on February 29, his birthday, but he was not allowed to make the phone calls as it was not authorised by the Department of Corrections.

As a result of his actions, New York State's Department of Corrections and Community Supervision told MTV News that Ja Rule had a disciplinary hearing yesterday [Mar. 6] and it was confirmed that he had made an authorised phone call.

Ja Rule was punished for the wrongdoing and must now complete a seven-day work assignment.

The rapper is currently serving a two-year sentence at Mid-State Correctional Facility for gun possession and tax evasion.

NYSC members to receive martial arts training

The Oyo State Coordinator for the NYSC scheme, Mrs. Sekinat Idowu has announced that the 2012 Batch ‘A’ corps members will receive martial arts training while at the orientation camp.
Mrs. Idowu made this announcement at the NYSC orientation camp in Iseyin, Oyo State, on Thursday, saying that the training was for self-defence.
The State Coordinator was speaking at the swearing in ceremony and official opening of the orientation course for 3,010 youth corpers posted to Oyo State.
The 3,010 corps members, consisting of 1,512 males and 1,498 females, were sworn in by the Oyo state Chief Judge, Mrs Badejoko Adeniji.
Idowu said the new training schedule was part of the Federal Government’s policies toward ensuring that the scheme became an enduring instrument in the transformation agenda of government.
She added that corps members would no longer be posted to banks and other private organisations unless their services fell under the purview of certain critical sectors of the economy.

Agriculture, education, health and rural infrastructure were the sector Mrs. Idowu listed where corpers will be posted,

98 year-old man, 95 year-old woman set Guinness wedding record

Two American couples have broken a Guinness World Record for the 'largest combined age of a marrying pair'

Lillian Hartley, 95 and longtime partner Allen Marks a 98 year-old business mogul got married on Wednesday (leap day), at a local County Administrative Center in California which was witnessed by friends and families, local media reported.

Both Lillian and Allen however said that although setting the record is welcoming, they are in it for the sake of love, happiness and long lasting memories with the little days they have to spend on earth calling themselves  'the Romeo and Juliet of senior citizens'
"I don't know what will happen. I want to be together for all eternity, and I'm not taking any chances," Hartley was quoted as saying.

The couple claimed they have been informed by the record gathering outfit that their ages combined well enough to beat previous record holders a 96-year-old man and his 94-year-old partner in France, 2002.
Although it can be confirmed they've set the record for largest combined age of a marrying pair (unofficially), the record gathering outfit, Guinness will require official documentation of their ages and wedding before being given the title (officially).

8 year-old boy caught driving SUV

WELLINGTON, - The parents of an 8-year-old boy caught driving a sport utility vehicle in New Zealand said they had no idea he had sneaked the joy ride.


The boy, whose name was not reported, was spotted driving in his pajamas by other motorists early Friday morning in Wellington, The Dominion Post reported.

Another driver blocked the boy and called police.

When officers arrived, the boy, who was crying by this point, told them he was having trouble sleeping and went out to visit his friends.

The police took the boy home and scheduled a meeting with the boy's parents and a Child, Youth and Family staff member for later this week.

"It's definitely not every day that minors as young as eight are behind the wheel. However, this is of concern to us and we are liaising further with the boy's parents to ensure he is aware of the risks involved," acting Wellington emergency response manager Paris Razos said.

Lesbian couple gets apology, free drinks after restaurant boot

Kenyata White and Aeimee Diaz were celebrating their anniversary at the American Kitchen & Wine Bar in downtown Phoenix this week when they were suddenly asked to leave the restaurant for "inappropriate behavior." But after an uproar on Facebook and other social media sites, the lesbian couple has been welcomed back with open arms -- and free drinks.


The Arizona Republic reports that the couple was asked to leave the restaurant, which is in the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, after the two women were seen hugging and kissing at their table. A manager approached them to tell them their behavior was "inappropriate," and making other customers "uncomfortable."

"My partner and I were reminiscing," White told the Arizona Republic. "I had my arm around her neck, and she had her hand around my waist. I gave her a hug for about a minute, pulled myself away to give her a quick kiss, and then we continued talking."

White posted about the incident on her Facebook page and received an overwhelming response of support from the online community. Representatives of the hotel then met with the couple to apologize for the incident.

"We had the opportunity to meet with the couple late (Tuesday) to listen to their story and better understand their view and how they felt," hotel General Manager Leo Percopo said in a statement. "We had a collaborative conversation, and both parties are taking this incident seriously. Together, we have identified opportunities in which both parties can unite and work together to foster diversity awareness."

White said the couple was not only invited back the next day, but offered free drinks as partial recourse.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton also posted on his Facebook page about the incident, writing: "In our city, diversity is our strength and we support our LGBT friends, family and neighbors. We fully expect the Sheraton, which also has committed their support to our LGBT community, to work with Equality Arizona and resolve this issue in a professional way with their staff. Let's be completely clear -- Phoenix is a gay-friendly city and we welcome the LGBT community, not only because it is good business but also because it's the right thing to do."

This was not the only incident of public discrimination to impact a lesbian couple this week.  The Washington Post reports that a woman attending her mother's funeral at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was denied communion when the Rev. Marcel Guarzino told Barbara Johnson that she and her partner were living in sin. Guarzino then walked out on Johnson's eulogy and did not attend burial services. While Johnson has received a formal letter of apology from another member of the church, she said she is still insisting that Guarzino be removed from the parish.

Still, this has also been a week of positive news for gay and lesbian couples. Yahoo! News' Liz Goodwin wrote on Monday about a gay Marine's homecoming kiss that has since gone viral.

Funke Bucknor-Obruthe set to launch ‘The Essential Bridal Handbook’ at Civic Centre

'The Essential Bridal Handbook' which has already been published is set to be launched on the 31
st of March, 2012 at the Civic Centre, Lekki, Lagos. The founder & creative director of Zapphaire Events, an enterprise whose areas of expertise are in consultancy, marketing, planning and management, has put together her experiences based on many years of involvement in the event planning business along with contributions from major stakeholders, specialists and icons in the events management industry.
The Bridal Handbook, which is a first-of-its-kind, has 17 chapters in all and it contains loads of practical information like themes and colours, budget and worksheet, wedding wardrobe, decoration and flowers, culinary, music and entertainment, transportation and honeymoon amongst many other interesting parts of a wedlock.
It is a practical guide for anybody who plans to be involved in the marital process and it is applicable in Nigeria and in some parts of the world. The handbook shines light on significant issues and phases before, during and after the wedding process. The handbook offers comprehensive information about every aspect of the planning process which will assist every bride make worthwhile decisions and also includes checklists and worksheet to keep them organized.
 It also has the very essential journal page which encourages the users of this handbook to record their ideas and thought as they go through the planning process.
This colourful handbook has a lot of great features and is easy to read; it is intended to be a resource directory on the latest trend in wedding planning. It contains information of various service providers in different fields and has tabs for easy category finding, a bridal calendar and many more interesting features.
'The Essential Bridal Handbook' is already available at various stores nationwide and some of these stores include; House of Tara, BM Pro, Silver Galleria Stores, SAS Textiles Store and Terra Kulture

Prolific Bake Master: Tosan Jemide, of ‘Cakes by Tosan’, set for World Class Exhibition tagged ULTIMATE LUXURY.

Tosan Jemide, the Nigerian born sugar craft Maestro and CEO of 'Cakes by Tosan' (CBT) is set to host a Mind blowing Cake exhibition tagged 'Ultimate Luxury'.
The event is scheduled to hold on the 28th & 29th, of April, 2012 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos

The exhibition which is designed to reinforce the premium brand's position and stamp it's authority as the most creative cake outfit in Nigeria, will feature various sugar craft master pieces. An exclusive viewing and Gala Night will hold on the 28th as a prelude to the public exhibition which holds  on the 29th.
The Gala night will witness the launching of 'Cakes by Tosan's corporate social responsibility initiative in partnership with LEAP Africa, as well as giving a sneak peek into upcoming business lines.
Some of the guests expected at the event include; the company's existing and potential customers, captains of industry, top celebrities and stakeholders within the event management and the bakery industries

Cakes by Tosan is a market leader in the Nigerian bakery industry with product lines that include state of the art Sugar Craft cakes for the premium market and Budget Cakes. Over the last two years, the innovative and market savvy organization has reinvented itself culminating in the establishment TopCrust Bakery; a multi million naira bakery that is providing high quality bread for the teaming mass market. It has also created Cupcakes by Tosan and Celebrations by Tosan

Laff for Christ Sake in London with @JuliusAgwu1

An Evening of Gospel Rhythms & jokes on Sunday 8th April @ The LightHouse 262-274 Camber well RD,SE5 ODL, London LAFF 4 CHRIST SAKE LONDON......

Artists:- SonnieBadu, Andrew Bello, Beautiful Sound, Faith Child, Pastor Gabriel Eziashi,

Comedian :- Owen Gee.

Deejay:- Dj Mri

Host:- @JuliusAgwu1

Kennis Music Act Jaywon Acquires New Car

Kennis Music Act Jaywon Acquires New Car

When i congratulated him on Blackberry messenger,he just smiled and said 'yup"

God will bless you more...

Susan Peters Flaunting Her New $2,300 BlackBerry PORSCHE

"If You Have It Flaunt It" That seem to be the situation as the beautiful Nollywood actress was recently spotted in her Range Rover SUV displaying her new BlackBerry Porsche P'9981 phone for those that care to see.

The new BB sells for about $2300...Big Babes

Popular Nigeria Singer, Goldie Harvey Gets Death Threats From Her Security Guard

 Goldie Harvey,
one of Nigeria's hottest pop diva may be having problems with her security. As one of her security guards has been making been making some deadly threats towards the star.

Goldie was best friends with Susy Q, who was brutally murdered by a trusted aide. And she is not taking chances as she took to twitter to disclose to her over 13, 700 followers the threats been made to her life by her security guard.


Check out her tweets

Meet The Model With 20-Inch Waist....What A waist!(Photos)

Guess you so wishing for this waist...................Romanian model Ioana Spangenberg is so little in the middle that a British tabloid has dubbed her "The Human Hourglass."

Spangenberg, 30, said her 20-inch waist comes by way of Mother Nature and not by dieting.

"When I was 13 my waist was around 15 inches," she told The Sun. "Someone could put their hands around it, their fingers would touch and they would still have extra room."

"In Romania it is better to be overweight, because that means you are from a wealthy family," she said.
The 5-foot-7 Spangenberg found success online modeling her extreme figure with corsets but sighs over the fact that she can't seem to put on just a few pounds. She blames her "small stomach" and not her eating habits."I would still like to gain weight so I don't look so shocking," she said. "Now that I live in Germany I can't get enough pizza or kebabs."

Bobby Brown Enters lasgidi

The R&B/ pop singer arrived Lagos, Nigeria at exactly 3PM on March 7, 2012 alongside his boy band Bell BIV Devoe. 
"I'm happy to be here, but men, its Hot here" he says to press men at the Muritala Mohammed Airport. "I can't wait to perform this weekend he says " 
The Concert is organized by R28 Events.

Lagos Lady Loses Eyes After Acid Attack By Desperate Suitor

When Alabi Olokode made advances to Lateefah Adesope, a National Diploma holder, the lady simply turned him down on the grounds that her heart was not with him. Olokode persisted, but Lateefah maintained her stand. This, however, did not go down well with the desperate suitor.

Lateefah set out for mosque as usual and around 5.30am on December 30, 2011, for her prayers. She said, “I was on my way to say my morning prayers at Tekunudeen Mosque, Aboru on Friday, December 30, 2011, when Olokode, who was hiding near the mosque, suddenly called my name. As I turned back, he poured a liquid substance on my face'.

“The liquid went straight into my eyes and started burning my face. At that time, I didn’t know it was acid but I just realised that I couldn’t open my eyes because of the burning sensation I was having’.

“When I started screaming, people around me confirmed it was acid because the substance consumed part of my veil”.

Lateefah was taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. After spending a few weeks at the LASUTH, Lateefah was told by the attending doctor that she would not be able to see again.

Lateefah’s mother, Haulatu, who spoke to PUNCH amid tears, said she had to take her daughter to another hospital for a second opinion. “I took my daughter to Antilla Catholic Hospital Eye Centre, Agege, and the doctors told us that if she had been brought earlier, Lateefah would not have lost her sight”.

However, the LASUTH management denied complicating Lateefah’s case and insisted that she was properly attended to. The Public Relations Officer, LASUTH, Mr. Dele Johnson, said the hospital remained one of the best in the country.

Lateefah, who sobbed uncontrollably, told PUNCH that life had been unbearable ever since her ordeal. She said, “I didn’t offend Olokode in anyway, he had been making advances at me and I refused to date him. So, he decided to destroy my life".

“I cannot see again, I have no fiancé, no child and all my dreams and aspirations seem like a fairytale. “I was still trying to gather money to go back to school so I’ll be able to take care of my family but now I’ve become a liability to my family”.

Her mother, who spoke amid tears, said the family had spent all their savings on medical bills. She said, “Olokode was a customer at my canteen and had been telling me since last year that he wanted to marry my daughter but I thought he was joking”.

“When he persisted, I told my daughter and she said she was not interested in him. I didn’t know he would go to such length to register his grievance. “I am a widow, I have six children and no husband, we’ve spent all our savings on hospital bills and still she may never see again”.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Joseph Jaiyeoba, said Olokode had been arrested.  He said, “Policemen attached to the Oke-odo Division were able to arrest Olokode on Sunday following a tip-off”.

“The suspect denied the allegations and said he was her boyfriend. He has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, and investigation is ongoing”

Culled from Punch 

Aliko Dangote is No76 on Forbes Billionaire and No 1 in Nigeria with a Net worth of $11.2B as at March 2012

At a Glance

• Age: 54
• Source of Wealth: sugar, flour, cement, self-made
• Residence: Lagos, Nigeria
• Country of Citizenship: Nigeria
• Marital Status: Married
• Children: 3

Nigerian commodities titan Aliko Dangote is also Africa's cement king. In February, Dangote announced the opening of a new $1 billion Nigerian cement plant, which is expected to increase his company's production volume by 40% in that country. Dangote Cement's capacity is so great that the company has implored the Nigerian government to increase infrastructure investment in time to absorb what they're calling a "cement surplus." In late 2010, Dangote listed the company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, integrating his cement investments across Africa. It's now the largest company on the Nigerian exchange. He also invested $4 billion to build a new cement facility in the Ivory Coast and is building a $115 million cement plant in Cameroon, plus owns plants in Zambia, Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa. Dangote started trading commodities more than three decades ago after receiving a business loan from his uncle. He then built the Dangote Group, which in addition to cement owns sugar refineries, flour milling and salt processing facilities. Venerable philanthropist has given away millions to education, health and social causes, not least among them being a gift of more than $600 to each person displaced by the violence following Nigeria's elections.

Fans react as Facebook shuts down in some European countries

Admins of world’s most popular social network website, Facebook is currently facing serious attack by angry users is some parts of the world as the site went down in many European countries on Wednesday for more than two hours.

In a statement, the admin said: “Today we experienced technical difficulties causing the site to be unavailable for a number of users in Europe.”

The outrage affected facebook.com as well as its apps for mobile phones and tablets.

Angry fans have been throwing verbal missiles since the site went off, however the Mark Elliot Zuckerberg’s led team in a statement said they issue has been resolved.

“The issue has been resolved and everyone should now have access to Facebook. We apologise for any inconvenience.” They submitted.

Lady Gaga breaks 20 million Twitter fans barrier

Eccentric pop star Lady gaga now has more than 20 million followers on Twitter,making her the most followed twitter user in the world and  pushing her further ahead of her nearest Twitter rivals.

    According to social media monitoring site socialbakers.com, Lady Gaga broke the 20 million followers barrier over the weekend of March 4-5.

   Currently, as of  March 6, Lady Gaga (@Lady Gaga) has 20,228,790 followers, is following 139,647 people and has sent 1,294 tweets. 

Lady Gaga's last post on the microblogging site was an endorsement of Bruce springsteen on March 4 "Did ANYONE see SPRINGSTEEN on Fallon last night!!! Buy his new album. It is so genius its hard to even believe. Just mind-blowing passion."

   Her closest competitor in terms of Twitter followers is the teenage pop star justin bieber, who currently has slightly over 18 million followers, followed by Katy Perry (+15 million), Shakira (+14 million) and Rihanna (+14 million).

    Despite Lady Gaga's dominance of Twitter she lags behind Justin Bieber and Rihanna in terms of YouTube popularity, and on Facebook she is behind Eminem and Rihanna, both of whom have in excess of 50 million Facebook fans.

University Students Arrested For Armed Robbery

The rate of poverty in Nigeria today as well as the high level of greed being exhibited by many Nigerians is quite alarming, to say the least.

Majority of youths these days don’t want to work hard, yet the few who are interested in working can’t find a decent job to get themselves busy and earn a living wage.

One is therefore not surprised about situations like this:...

Four students of the University of Jos were on Tuesday paraded by men of the Special Task Force on security in Jos for armed robbery.

The students were said to have snatched a Toyota Matrix car from a housewife, Mrs. Nansik Moses, in Dadin Kowa area of Jos at gun point.

pokesman of the STF, Capt. Mdahyelya Markus, while parading the suspects, gave their names of as Kingsley Agbonlahor, Nankum Durdan and Elijah Nimyel.

Capt. Markus disclosed that further interrogation led to the arrest of the fourth suspect, Charles Martin, said to be the gang leader. He added that the student-robbers will be handed over to the police for prosecution.

It Feels So Good to be 50 - Kanayo O.Kanayo

Veteran Nollywood actor/ director ,Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo.O.Kanayo clocked 50 on March 1,2012 .

     The Imo state born and  highly respected thespian in a chat said he feels good and humbled being ranked among people in that age bracket, and of course coming this far in his career.

“Honestly it feels so good to be 50. I owe all the gratitude to God and my family for their support and understanding during the years. I have no regrets at all. However, I pray to God to keep giving me the strength to professionally impact on the lives of people around me and the society at large,” said Kanayo.

   Kanayo has acted in almost 150 Movies including Drug Baron,Bigger boys and Untapped Gold and won AMAA Awards for Best Actor in a leading Rolein 2006.He was recently bestowed with the National Honour (MFR) by President Jonathan .

Joke Silva, Tinsel stars For BOB TV 2012

This year’s edition of BOBTV is set to stir up Nigeria’s capital!

   The organizers announced early Tuesday that veteran actress and director, Joke Silva, Executive Producer of AMAA, Peace Fiberesima and Production Designer, Pat Nebo will join the league of distinguished individuals who have excelled in their various industries; scheduled to be recognized and rewarded with the 2012 BOBTV Honours List Awards.

   Past BOBTV awardees include notable figures like Ben Murray-Bruce, Late Mr. Sam Loco Efe, Mr. Peter Igho, Nkem Owoh, Bukky Ajayi and many others.

   Students from different Universities across the country will also go head-to-head in a competition showcasing their works and films at the Ladi Kwali convention centre, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja from Tuesday, March 13th to Friday, March 16th, 2012

    The best university or student goes home with the grand prize of N1m along with several production opportunities.

 Meanwhile, the lead speakers for this year have been confirmed. They include: foremost Ent   ertainment lawyer and Best of the Best Honors holder  Mr. Efere Ozako who shall deliver the Core lecture, The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Olusegun Aganga, Chinenye Uzoukwu  MD, INFOSOFT, Dan Molina of NBC America, Peter Moutray, Nicola both of Highbury College, Production Designer, Pat Nebo,  Gloria Ene (FNIQS), Yibo Koko, Grace Babalola, Hon. Joe Mamelu, Anuok Bartard and Film director and Producer, Chris Ihidero amongst others

‘‘The speakers for BOBTV 2012 are intellectuals from within and outside Nigeria who would enlighten guests and participants on the need to work towards a change in the Nigerian entertainment industries which is rapidly growing in Nigeria and Africa and achieve a strong and constructive Creative Economy in line with the world’s best practices by 2015” says executive producer, Amaka Igwe.

   BOBTV 2012 tagged “The Creative Industries: Nigeria’s Untapped Wealth” will also feature the cast of MNET’s much loved soap Tinsel: Matilda Obaseki, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Iretiola Doyle, and many others who are billed to attend this year’s Expo. The star actors are expected to have a one-on-one experience with their fans at a special autograph session.

     Apart from a special screening of ‘Big Daddy’, the short film on rape, this year’s edition of BOBTV will begin with a music fiesta to be hosted by Storm 360 while an after party would be hosted by guest celebrities. Past editions have been hosted by the likes of the Bayelsa State Culture Ministry, Soundcity and Lagos State Tourism Board.

     The line-up of performers for this year’s Expo is yet to be announced by the organizers. Past performers on BOBTV include P-Square, 2Face, M.I, Mamuzee amongst many others.

    The Premiere of “Adesuwa” an epic movie by Ace filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen Oduwa is scheduled for the 14^th and will draw the crème de la crème of Abuja in a night to be remembered. Red carpet and cocktail is by 6pm.

    In keeping with BOBTV tradition of film and social responsibility, this year’s women in film as programmed by Esther Ekanem shall feature films by Dr. Joy Emordi on women trafficking. Other films are expected from popular filmmakers from Liberia, Mali and Ghana.      BOBTV started in 2002 by the pioneers of the Nigerian Film and TV Programmes Industry who wanted to create structures that facilitate the foundation and exchange of high quality TV programmes. By 2005, the African Film and Television Programmes Expo had become an international event, attracting visitors, participants and resource persons from Canada, Zimbabwe, Namibia, England, United States, South Africa, Ghana and many more

After Winning Grammy ,Chris Brown brings "Fortune" to Fans in May

R&B superstar chris brown will release his fifth studio album titled Fortune in May,his record label RCA said.

   "I hope this album shows growth and positivity to all my fans and will inspire them to live life to the fullest!!!" ."The reason for may 8th is so you ( the fans) can have more music to make ur decision on if u want #FORTUNE" Brown posted on his Twitter about the upcoming May 8 album release.

   "Fortune" will follow on from Brown's fourth album "F.A.M.E," which was released in March 2011, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned hits such as "Look At Me Now" and "Yeah 3x." Brown also picked up the Grammy award for best R&B album last month.
  The singer has been attempting to rework his tarnished image after he was arrested and pleaded guilty to beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna in February 2009. Brown was sentenced to five-year probation, which he is currently mid-way through serving.
  The singer musically reconciled with Rihanna last month, as the songstress added her vocals on a remix of Brown's new uptempo dance song "Turn Up The Music" while Brown lent his voice to Rihanna's sexually-charged song "Birthday Cake."

     Brown recently released the music video for  "Turn Up The Music," the lead single from "Fortune," which amassed more than 10 million views since its release on February 17.
  The new album "Fortune" will be released in two editions, standard and deluxe, with the latter featuring additional songs and a collectable cover

Former President Obasanjo Celebrates 75th Birthday [Photos]

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo celebrated his 75th birthday March 5,2012. A dinner was held  at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos.Top politicians and office holders were present . See photos below

Jimmy Jean Louis To Host 2012 AMAA Awards

Haitan actor and model  Jimmy Jean-Louis of the Phatz Girls , Sinking Sands fame has been announced as the  main host of the 2012 African movie academy awards ( AMAA).

     The 44 year-old thespian who recently received achievement award at the 20th edition of PAN African film festival is  best known for his role as The Haitian on the NBC television series Heroes. 

  AMAA Awards nomination night where the nominees will be announced will hold  in Banjul, Gambia on Saturday March 17, 2012.

African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) received 328 entries from filmmakers across Africa , 88 short films, 57 documentaries, 43 entries from Africans in Diaspora, 6 animations and 134 features films.

 The Main Award ceremony will hold April 22,2012.

Finally Wizkid upload his 'baby's picture?

Contrary to media reports that Nigerian recording artist and Empire Mates Entertainment recording outfit star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has uploaded his baby's picture, Shawttynatt can at this point confirm it as untrue.
Though previous report revealed that the artist recently uploaded a picture of himself and 'his baby' on Social Networking site, Facebook with the caption ‘I love my baby’ sending fans of the young entertainer to debate on the resemblance status between himself (Wizkid) and the possibility of the baby being his much controversial (but untrue story) of his estranged son.

It has however been confirmed that the baby is not the artist's son but his nephew.

The father of the artist, Mr Balogun, who staunchly denied the rumour and revealed that the publications were nothing but false, untrue, fallacious and a fabricated attempt to bring down the ever rising EME singer.

The talented young artist who last year notched several awards strongly debunked media allegations which claimed that the singer had impregnated a girl during his early days in music before finally donning the helm of stardom.

The artist was recently landed a recording deal with American recording outfit, Convict Music, owned by R&B singer, Akon.

Yomi Casual dedicates Awards to AY

Nigeria’s hottest New Fashion Designer of the Year, Yomi Casual has dedicated his first major awards to his brother, mentor, and one of Nigeria’s exceptional standup comedians and event planners – AY.

The Awards hit Yomi Casual’s shelves in four months underscoring the elegance and originality his Casual designs Inspires. In November 2011, Yomi Casual won the Fashion Designer of the Year Award courtesy the Nigeria Youth Merit Award in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and in February 2012, he won the Hottest New Fashion Designer Category of City People’s Entertainment Awards.

Officially dedicating the Awards to his brother at a thank-you visit to AY’s Lekki office, Yomi Casual (accompanied by his creative staff and stunning models ) said “AY is a blessing to me, a present help for me,
my first (unpaid) brand Ambassador, and if I may proudly say, my volunteer Chief Marketing Director. AY can’t live a week without wearing Yomi Casual. And the interesting thing is that he doesn’t even allow him design clothes for him free of charge. Only few brothers in this world would mentor, encourage and promote talents and prowess of their siblings like AY has done Yomi Casual.”

At the visit and before presenting a slide show of his collection to his mentor-brother, Yomi Casual told everyone present that most of his clients are showbiz personalities in Nigeria, Africa and the world over and all have either been referred to him by AY because “they see how good my design looks on him.”

“I have clothed Ali Baba, Sammy Okposo, Da Prince (of Mohits) Majid Michel (of Ghana), Ramsey Noah, Desmond Eliot, Susan Peters, Big Brother’s Kevin Chuwang Pam, Uti Nnwachukwu, and many more celebrities, all friends of and referrals from my loving brother, AY. Today, Yomi Casual is probably the most advertised fashion designer in Africa because week in, week out, you see me on The AY Show on TV here in Nigeria, in the UK and especially all over Africa on Africa Magic. And when people will ask how much it cost to get my advert on TV, I tell them I don’t know because big ‘bross’ AY is the one paying the bills.

“Through AY, also, I have clothed top politicians, Media Executives, Diplomats, and captain of industries. So when the Award came rolling in and they were not from just some pedestrian Award organizers, I decided to dedicate them to the biggest brother anybody could as for: AY.

 Responding, AY says he owes his late parents the responsibility of “taking good care of all my siblings.”

“I know they will be very proud of Yomi Casual right now just as I am very, very proud that from the creative boy who makes and sells Greeting Cards for N1,000 in Warri, Yomi Casual has transformed to the Hottest New Fashion Designer in a country with thousands of young and very talented Fashion Designers at that. It is an act of God and I’m happy for him.”

The Visit ended on an emotional note when Yomi Casual handed over the Awards to AY, when they hugged each other in a warm embrace, and when little drops of thankful tears dropped from the eyes of the two very creative and very industrious brothers.

Drama as madman enters MMIA tarmac

The porous state of the nation’s airports was again laid bare on Monday evening as a man believed to be mentally unstable beat all security points and gained access to the restricted area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The mad man broke the glass at the boarding gate after beating all security checks, according to sources at the nation’s flagship airport.

After getting to the airport tarmac, the mad man was said to have started shouting “I want to go abroad; I want to go to Europe. Please give way for me to go.”

Sources at the scene said intending passengers feared the man was a terrorist and started scampering for safety.

The noise, it was gathered, alerted security operatives of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria who came to the scene and overpowered the intruder.

The General Manager, Public Affairs, FAAN, Mr. Akin Olukunle, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with our correspondent.

He said the man had been arrested and handed over to the police for interrogation.

Olukunle stated that if it were established that the ‘passenger’ was mentally challenged the police would take him to the rehabilitation centre for treatment.

He said, “The arrested person was a lunatic who wanted to travel out of the country by all means. But, he was immediately overpowered by the security operatives attached to the airport.

“After investigation, and if confirmed he was mad, he would be taken to a rehabilitation centre.”

TOBI gets new premiere date∙ As U.S-based producer arrives in Nigeria

Buoyed by his quest to consolidate on the standard set by previous Nigerian movies shot on foreign soil, Nigeria 's emerging producer, Emmanuel Ijeh has revealed that the premiere of the movie, TOBI (a Nigerian movie shot in New York and New Jersey ) has been rescheduled for May 18, 2012.
It would be recalled that the premiere of the movie had earlier been set for April 13, 2012 but coming on the heels of a deliberate move to ensure that Nigerians enjoy the best of both Nollywood and Hollywood , the date of the official premiere of the film was inevitably shifted to May 18.
Here in Nigeria , the movie already has the blessings of a cross section of entertainment figures, showbiz personalities and many others who have expressed their eagerness to see the movie finally arrive in Nigerian cinemas.
Some of those who have openly given a nod of approval to the movie include Mr. Nigeria 2007, Bryan Okwara, popular singer, Muma Gee and the Most Outstanding Runway Model, Nigerian Models Achievers Awards (NMAA) 2011, Ejiro Jalogho also known as Crozz; even as the list continues to grow.
Interestingly, the producer, Ijeh recently arrived in Nigeria (precisely March 4, 2012) to ensure that plans are in top gear for the premiere of a movie that would further edge the face of the Nigerian movie industry on the rocks of brilliance and recognition.
The dark-skinned film maker further revealed that the movie TOBI was born out of his conviction that Nigerian stories should no longer be confined to the walls of Nollywood as he strongly believes that the bridge erected by movies like Ije, Mirror Boy and a host of others should be extended and strengthened by consistently keeping the oils of creativity and originality greased through hard work, commitment and dedication.
TOBI is a movie that captures the pillars of our individual choices, the height of sacrifice, the priceless nature of a sound education, the curse of nemesis and how we must all understand that when sorrow comes, they come not as single spies but in battalions.
The suspense-filled movie explores the consequences of what happens when 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) tows the thin line between goodness and malevolent evil. In a flash, a simple life gets filled with gang pressure, violence, loaded weapons, bloodshed, murder, drugs, parental challenges and a flurry of conflicting voices.
On a flip side, the essence of love, family and the thematic colour of sacrifice also swim into perspective.
Meanwhile, the director, Bethels Agomuoh further bridges the gap between the Nollywood and Hollywood by shooting a Nigerian picture in the United States with a healthy blend of American and Nigerian cast.
TOBI has been scheduled to premiere in Nigerian cinemas on May 18, 2012 and will feature a red carpet premiere in Lagos .
The movie is proudly supported by Ozone Cinemas, Silverbird Cinemas , Nigeria Films, Blue Pictures, Emani Studios, City Mall, Moonfaceonline Magazine, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, DSTV, Acada Magazine, Showbizhub247, Simply Samad MEDIA, Xi Concepts, Swish Interactive and a growing list of others.

Synopsis
This drama explores the story of 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) and the pillars of his individual choices, the height of sacrifice, the priceless nature of a sound education, the curse of nemesis and how we must all understand that when sorrow comes, they come not as single spies but in battalions.


Cast
Mark Williams                          (as Tobi)
Chet Bashari Anekwe               (as Tobi's father)
Chisom Oz-Lee                        (as Tobi's mother)
Jimmy Allen                              (as Tobi's brother)

Producer – Emmanuel Ijeh
Director – Bethels Agomuoh

Review
Not the kind of story that would instantly fire up the bolts of momentary anticipation but the dramatic twists, suspense and sterling interpretation of roles by some of the cast scores high on the pages of a dramatic epic. Ironically, in place of the main story, the theme of blood bonding between brothers and the cards of sacrifice and selflessness touch a more sensitive cord.

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Lobatan!...D'banj and Don Jazzy Break Up?

According to Daily Times, it was reported that D'Banj and Don Jazzy are on the brink of splitting up due to creative and personal differences. A source close to both parties has revealed that the relationship between the two is now so fractured that Don Jazzy has since moved out of the mansion they once shared in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

Don Jazzy, according to the source, has become so frustrated with D'banj's lifestyle, tantrums and unmanageable ego that he refuses to work with him. D'Banj, for his part, feels Don Jazzy is spending more time honing the careers of the Mo Hits fledglings such as D'Prince and Dr. Sid. 

He has also accused Don Jazzy of delaying his album release by giving "excuse after excuse."

"D'Banj has an album due this year," the source said. "He wants Don Jazzy to spend all his time working on his own album. Can you believe that Don Jazzy spent only two days working on Wande's new singles?"

The source added that D'banj has also made several disparaging remarks about some of the Mo'Hits crew who he calls "backup singers." He has also made several less than complimentary comments about Don Jazzy who he accused of going around in "pyjamas and t-shirts."

Bad blood, GOOD Music.

Although tensions have simmered between the once inseperable maestros for about two years, things went quickly downhill last year following the deal signed with G.O.O.D music, Kanye West's record label.

An investigation revealed that the terms of the agreement are far more in favour of the producer, Don Jazzy, a realization which has irked the artist.

The source confirmed the disparity in the deal's structure and revealed that D'Banj's involvement is peripheral which has led to major problems between the two. The deal also involves a financial commitment of up to $3M, which Mo'Hits has not yet fully made up.

"When we all celebrated the deal last year, little did we know that it was really Don Jazzy that was being signed up," the source said.

 "While Don Jazzy has already produced a track for G.O.O.D Music, D'Banj is just waiting around idly."

Cracks in the duo's relationship became apparent last year when both of them arrived and sat separately to several awards ceremonies. In the past, the two had always shown a very unified stance in public.

Politically poles apart.

D'Banj, real name Dapo Oyebanjo, has come under fire from fans in recent months following his perceived nonchalance to the fuel subsidy and Occupy Nigeria protests. In a recent interview, the artist dismissed the criticism, saying that he was busy shooting a new video at the time the protests broke out.

Don Jazzy, on the other hand, quickly identified with the masses by stating his displeasure with the Goodluck Jonathan administration on his Twitter page.

The news of the impending separation will come as a major shock to millions of devoted fans who have come to identify the one with the other.

Any hopes of reaching reconciliation have been dashed according to the source who said that the pair can no longer work together.

"Things are so bad now that there are many shows that D'Banj does where he does not remit any money to Mo'Hits," the   source said. "He accuses Don Jazzy of being too laid back and not attending meetings and negotiations but still feels entitled to collect fifty percent."

The source added that Sunday Are, who used to represent the duo, now only works exclusively for Don Jazzy after D'Banj turned his back on him.

"The only people he is really close with now are Ikechukwu and Bankuli," the source said.

It remains to be seen what the long term implications are for the Mo'Hits record label but D'Banj has wasted no time in launching his own record label which he plans to release his album on.

Akon Sued By His Lawyers For $39,000 Over Unpaid Legal Fees

Senegalese-American Music star Akon is facing lawsuit again . He is being sued this time by lawyers he hired last year  .    According to the lawsuit  filed in Georgia,Akon hired a bunch of lawyers last year at a firm called Yoss, then refused to pay them $39, 363.74 for legal services which involved civil/business matters. Now, they've responded by suing him for breach of contracts .

  Akon filed his own response in the suit and is asking  a judge to dismiss the case.He was recently sued  by a construction company .

Bobbi Kristina's First Interview, TALKS About Mom, "Whitney", With Oprah Winfrey!

Oprah Winfrey landed the first interview with Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. The teen sat down along with her aunt and uncle, Whitney's brother Gary Houston, and sister-in-law Patricia Houston, to share memories of the famed singer who passed away on February 11th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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The interview took place Friday, and the three also addressed some of the rumors surrounding Whitney's death and Bobbi's father, Bobby Brown.
As GWL reported, Bobbi Kristina appeared "wasted" at her mother's funeral, and the family had great concerns for how the teen was handling the tragic loss of her mom.

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The interview will run on Oprah's Next Chapter on OWN, March 11.