TLC next great presenter judges announced!

Actress Thando Thabethe, DStv exec Aletta Alberts, and head of channels for Discovery Networks, Lee Hobbs among judging panel for hotly-contended presenter search

The search for TLC Entertainment’s (DStv 135) next African presenter is well underway, budding presenting stars now have just one week to go until entries close on Monday 22 August. Today TLC, in association with official campaign sponsor Colgate Optic White, announced the line-up of high profile judges who will choose the three lucky contestants that will make it through to the final public vote.

Featuring a mix of well-known faces, industry experts and a Discovery Networks senior executive, this year’s judging panel includes; actress, MC, radio and TV personality, Thando Thabethe; Head of Content at Multichoice, Aletta Alberts; editor of ZAlebs.com, Zee Dladla; celebrity publicist and communications strategist, Jarred Doyle and VP of Channels for Discovery Networks CEEMEA, Lee Hobbs.

The judges will be tasked with whittling down the twelve semi-finalists to the top three finalists during the Boot Camp stage, which will take place in Cape Town from Monday, 19 September – Thursday, 22 September. Boot Camp will see the semi-finalists put through their presenting paces by the judges and industry experts, and Jocelyn Broderick, star of ‘Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie’, as they undertake screen tests, performance coaching, fashion styling, plus brand and media training to see who really has what it takes to host on Africa’s #1 lifestyle and entertainment channel.

Silvertown premieres in Nigeria

Silvertown, a highly anticipated international feature film shot in London, is slated to be premiered in Nigeria on the 26th of August, at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, ahead of its premiere and release in the United Kingdom and other African countries.

The movie will hit the cinemas nationwide on the 2nd of September, 2016.

Silvertown tells the story of a desperate sojourner who  is faced with the most difficult situation of her life as she is denied asylum in the United Kingdom and confronted by the stiff stance of betrayal from a beloved friend. All hell breaks loose as she fights (daily) to survive.

Produced by Vanessa mails and Mathew Nwankwo, directed by Chinedu Omorie, the 

movie stars : Nse Ikpe-Etim, Seun Akindele, Anthony Mojaro, alongside British actors: Lucien Morgan, Amanda Larakay, Atlanta Johnson.

Winner Emerges for Knorr Taste Quest Season 4

In what can be described as 13 weeks of spectacular, amazingly interesting and creative moments, Nahvi Ifode has finally emerged the “Season one” on the premium cooking show, Knorr Taste Quest Season IV.

At the finale of the leading cooking competition, six contestants were whittled down to three, who later battled it out in the final task which produced Nahvi Ifode as the winner, Emmanuel Ehimen as the first runner-up and Oluwaseun Akomolafe as the second runner-up.

Announcing the ‘Seasoned One’-the Winner, the Brand Building Director Foods, Unilever, Nsima Ogedi-Alakwe expressed her delight at the dedication, persistence and creativity employed by the contestants during the competition. She further shared her satisfaction on how the cooking competition has grown brand awareness over the years. On her part, the Brand Manager, Knorr, Jennifer Okpoyo commended the participants for their commitments. According to her, “It was an amazing journey and seeing all the individual tasks the contestants went through, I am very proud of all of them and I will like to say congratulations.”

In the same vein, the judges, Dr Robert and Chef Fregs showed their satisfaction at the outcome of the competition, especially the doggedness of the contestants during trainings and tasks. “It was great meeting all the contestants from the audition till the end of the show,” Chef Fregs said.

The winner of the premium cooking competition, Knorr Taste Quest IV, Nahvi Ifode was rewarded with N5 million from Unilever and N100, 000 worth of shopping voucher from Shoprite. First runner-up, Emmanuel Ehimen and second runner-up, Oluwaseun Akomolafe got N1.5 million and N750, 000 from Unilever respectively, while Shoprite rewarded each of them with N50, 000 worth of shopping vouchers. Speaking on behalf of the winners, Nahvi Ifode appreciated Knorr and Unilever for creating such an excellent cooking competition with amazing fan base and reach. “I want to sincerely appreciate Knorr Nigeria. Words cannot fully express my gratitude” he said.  

From the first time it aired on television, Knorr Taste Quest has evolved and blossomed into a showcase of the best in culinary matters, setting a standard for how cooking competitions on television should work. It is fast becoming a favourite show which many viewers always look forward to, as already indicated on the growing fan base asking when season 5 would begin. 

Celebration, as Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu wins at Appeal Court

It's celebration galore as Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has won the first appeal delivered by the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the ruling which removed him from office.
In June, a Feder

al High Court, sitting in Abuja, annulled the election of Ikpeazu.
According to the court, Ikpeazu was guilty of tax evasion and was therefore unqualified to have contested the 2015 governorship election in the state.
It ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a certificate of return to Samson Ogah, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, who contested the governorship ticket with the governor.
The court also ordered the governor to vacate office immediately, and hand over to Ogah, who came second in the PDP governorship primaries in Abia.
Following that ruling, Ikpeazu appealed the case.
An Abia State High Court also stopped the Chief Judge of the state or any other judge in the state from inaugurating Samson Uche Ogah as Abia state Governor.
Ikpeazu’s appeal follows the ruling delivered by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja on July 8 in which the judge insisted that he had jurisdiction to hear a motion for stay of execution of his earlier judgments delivered on June 27 even after the appeals against the judgments had been entered.
The Justice Helen Ogunwumiju-led five-man bench collectively agreed in their judgment that Justice Abang wrongly assumed jurisdiction to hear the motion and adjourned it till a later date.
Justice Philomina Ekpe, who read the lead judgment, held that what Justice Abang ought to have done in line with time-honoured doctrine of “stari decisis” was to have passed the motion to the Court of Appeal for determination.
Justice Ekpe also held that the Justice Abang wrongly interpreted the provisions of Order 4(10) and (11) of the Court of Appeal rules when he held that the said provisions were only applicable to an interlocutory ruling of the lower court and when a final judgment in a suit had been delivered.
She also added that Justice Abang lacked jurisdictions to interpret the provisions of the Court of Appeal being the rules of a Superior Court.

Cruz drops musical single, Pray For Me

Talented music act and Kings Music’s signee, Cruz has finally dropped the much anticipated single, Pray For Me.

Dropping the single after his South Africa tour with popular gospel singer, Chinyere Udoma, the maverick musician, Cruz expressed his satisfaction with the quality and creativity applied during production by his producer, Cjay.

The single, Pray For Me which sounds too gospel in pronunciation fails not to accommodate all genres, as it could be rated as being a soft hustler’s anthem.

Mo Abudu's 'The Wedding Party' opens Toronto Int'l film festival

The Toronto International Film Festival® today announced Elfike Film Collective’s ‘The Wedding Party’ will premiere on its prestigious opening night as a selection of the Spotlight City to City programme. The premiere scheduled for Thursday, 8th of September 2016 will hold at the historic Elgin Theatre.

The Kemi Adetiba directed romcom stars some of Africa’s biggest stars led by Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Alibaba, Iretiola Doyle, Banky W, and Adesua Etomi, with the stars of the film expected to attend the premiere.

“We are pleased to welcome The Wedding Party by award-winning filmmaker Kemi Adetiba to the Festival, and are proud to present it to a global audience,” said Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival. “Adetiba has delivered an exciting character-driven film on a grand scale, while putting her own unique spin on a familiar genre.”

According to Executive Producer, Mo Abudu “This will be the second time an EbonyLife movie is selected to screen at an International Film Festival of great repute, TIFF’s selection of ‘The Wedding Party’ is a true honour. I can’t think of a better place, or a better global audience for the film’s festival Premiere.”

Written by playwright Tosin Otudeko and Kemi Adetiba, ‘The Wedding Party’ is an Elfike Film Collective production – a first of its kind initiative designed to raise the bar in African storytelling through unrivalled technical achievement in filmmaking and creative media arts. Elfike Film Collective is a collaboration of Africa’s leading powerhouses - EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios. It is the first time industry giants will partner on a film project and with TIFF’s recognition is proving that Collectives can grow and prosper the continent’s film community.

Set in Lagos, Nigeria, The Wedding Party is the story of Dunni Coker (Adesua Etomi), a 24 year old art gallery owner and only daughter of her parents about to marry the love of her life, IT entrepreneur Dozie (Banky W). The couple took a vow of chastity and is looking forward to a ground-breaking first night together as a married couple.

Alibaba and Sola Sobowale play the role of Dunni’s parents while Iretiola Doyle and Richard Mofe-Damijo play Dozie’s parents. Other notable names in the stellar cast include Zainab Balogun, AY, Beverly Naya, Emma OhMyGod, Lepacious Bose, Somkele Idhalama, Daniella Brown, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Ayo Makun, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kunle Idowu, Sambasa Nzeribe, Hafiz Oyetoro amongst others.

The Wedding Party’ will take guests on a journey to the rockiest wedding day in Nigeria’s history. Wedding guests will have to take their seats and see whether the wedding planner succeeds or if the groom’s ex-girlfriends will disrupt the day’s proceedings. One thing is certain ‘The Wedding Party’ will be the talk of the town.

The 41st Toronto International Film Festival runs from the 8th to 18th of September, 2016. The Lagos International Premiere of ‘The Wedding Party’ which will hold at The Landmark Centre in November 2016 and promises to be an unforgettable night of pomp and pageantry.

Nollywood film, Benevolence goes to America

Nollywood filmmaker Doris Ariole’s film, Benevolence, took centre stage in Orlando, Florida, USA, as she unveiled her first Christian movie in the United States.

Benevolence earned a place in Hollywood after it was selected and nominated for ‘Most Inspirational Feature Film’ at the International Christian Film Festival in Orlando, April 2016.

Benevolence will be screened for two consecutive weekends, starting August 12 in Orlando.

The filmmaker said Benevolence, a movie in the genre of Christian romance, is about a young woman called Ruth, her tenacity to hold on to her faith in God despite hard times, to keep her hope alive for a better tomorrow and insist on the kind love that she believes she deserves.

The film is partly inspired by Ruth and Boaz’s story in the Bible, but spiced up in a thought-provoking and incredible storytelling manner.

It features top acts in Nollywood including Kalu Ikeagwu, Ijeoma Peters, Emeka Smith (the comedian), Tim Godfrey (award winning gospel artist), Patrick Doyle, Chioma Nwosu and model-singer Fragrance Kayoh.

On why she ventured into Christian movie, Doris said, ‘I make Christian movies because God called me to do so. Christian movies weren’t my initial plan, I just wanted to make ‘morally correct movies’.

Day singer, Isaac Geralds proposed to his girlfriend on stage

August 11, 2016, was a special day for Nigerian singer, Isaac Geralds as he proposed to his girlfriend, Ewaoluwa  while performing at the second edition of his Isaac Geralds Experience concert, which held at HardRock Cafe, in Lagos.

Those in the know said, the former Project Fame contestant called her on stage and was trying to be poetic with his proposal. She blushed as she said ‘yes today, yes tomorrow and yes forever.’

  ‘When Praiz was almost through with his performance, Isaac joined him on stage and requested that Timi Dakolo and media personality, Sola Thompson also joined them.

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‘Isaac’s debut album is expected to drop in 2017.

AMVCAs 2017: Organizers call for entries

Africa Magic, in association with Multichoice and proud sponsors Amstel Malta is calling for entries  for the 2017 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), the prestigious initiative that honours film and TV talent across the continent. Billed to hold on the 3rd and 4th of March 2017, this will also mark the fifth consecutive year of the awards.

The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry and with the success of the previous four editions, preparations are in top gear for the 2017 edition. Entries for the AMVCAs opened on the 1st of August and close on the 15th of October, 2016.

Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net West Africa, said: “We are pleased to announce the call to entry for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The African movie and television industry is brimming with exciting talent, and at Africa Magic we contribute to the industry by not only giving these talents the platform to showcase their skills and passion, but by celebrating their achievements whilst also encouraging them to continue honing their craft.”

At the fifth edition of the AMVCAs, a number of awards in different categories will be presented ranging from acting and directing to scriptwriting and cinematography. Other categories will include editing, soundtrack, make-up, sound, and lighting amongst others. For 2017 there are 27 categories in all, with 16 open to viewers and 11 decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.

John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, expressed his delight at the growing success of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, saying: “2017 will mark the fifth consecutive year that MultiChoice and Africa Magic with support from Amstel Malta successfully host the AMVCAs. The improvements seen in the industry since the inception of the AMVCAs cannot be ignored or overstated and for us as MultiChoice, the success of these awards further showcases our commitment to recognising the amazing skills that exist in this ever-growing industry. Furthermore, our continued investment demonstrates our dedication in helping unearth and celebrate talent in the whole continent. It is our belief that the 2017 edition will leave an even bigger impact on the African film production industry than the previous four.”

Films, made-for-television movies or television series previously entered into or nominated for an award, or awarded a prize in another film and television competition are eligible to be entered for the 2017 AMVCAs, and all films, made-for-television movies or television series are eligible for entry to the AMVCA if they are broadcast or publicly screened during the period of October 1st, 2015 to September 30th, 2016.

Not Enough: Ebube Nwagbo’s Poshworld plans big for movie premiere

After a rigorous drill at locations and editing studio, creative actress, Ebube Nwagbo plans big to premiere her hilarious cinema movie, Not Enough starring sensational actor cum model, Alexx Ekubo among others.

This family oriented movie as informed by our source is produced by screen actress, Ebube Nwagbo and Ogonna Mbonu under PoshWorld productions.

Starring talented and professional acts like Oge Okoye, Nazo Ekezie, Michael Bonny Bassey (Big Brother), Susan Zayat, Tina Amuziam, alongside Ebube Nwagbo.

Though hilarious, it has a blend of tragic and comic elements attached to its plotting. The story surrounds two young sisters from an affluent family who out of youthful exuberance decided to know what the other side of life looks like, but they ended up endangering their lives in the hands of a make-for-all young man, Chukwudi, as played by Ekubo.

On Chukwudi’s character, it’s a role Ekubo comically interpreted like an untutored illiterate, who fraudulently acquired wealth to maintain his luxury lifestyle. As a socialite and rich young man, he happens to be the favourite of all ladies around his net.

Directed by Afe Olumowe, Not Enough is another of Ebube Nwagbo’s family engaging movie. And it’s coming after the successful release of Smile Again, and its sequel, Romantic Rumour, though plans are up for a successful premiere that will soon be announced.

Bovi returns to acting in '4-1-Love'

Ace comedian Bovi Ugboma has staged a comeback to his first love, acting as he starred in an upcoming romantic movie, “4-1-Love”, alongside Nollywood actors, Alex Ekubo, Kenneth Okonkwo, Ebele Okaro, Bryce Bassey and Lilian Esoro.

Produced by Okey Ezugwu-produced, the movie which hits the big screen on the 19^th of August, is filled with lessons on love, life and its consequences.

The movie tells the story of an innocent young lady whose online romance turns sour. Her real-life boyfriend decided to wade in and use the unsuspecting man as a Cash Cow.

Lisa Marie Presley checks Into Rehab To Fight Addiction To Alcohol & Drugs

According to the National ENQUIRER, Lisa Marie Presley has checked into rehab to battle addictions to alco

hol, painkillers and other drugs.

Elvis’ daughter, who recently split from her fourth husband, Michael Lockwood, after ten years of marriage, secretly entered The Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles, a rehab to the rich and famous which is setting Presley back $400,000 a month .

“Lisa Marie just fell off the wagon over the past couple of years and needed serious help in getting her life back on track again,” an insider revealed.

As RadarOnline reported, Presley, 48, filed for divorce on June 24 from 55-year-old Lockwood, with whom she has 7-year-old twin daughters, Harper and Finley.

The ENQUIRER reported that the former couple’s explosive fights and troubling issues may have contributed to Presley’s problems.

Her tumultuous relationship with Lockwood “was not a healthy one and a lot of people thought she was self-medicating to deal with her pain,” said a friend.

“Michael was verbally insulting and, pals say, would fat-shame and belittle Lisa Marie,” claimed one insider.

“They had knock-down, drag-out fights that left Lisa Marie feeling as if he’d pummeled her.”

The insider alleged that Lockwood, who overdosed on drugs last fall, “ripped her off while she wasn’t looking.”

Presley has famously battled addiction for decades, admitting in the past that she’s used “cocaine, sedatives, pot and drinking — all at the same time.”

“I just couldn’t be sober,” she noted. “I don’t know how I lived through it.”

According to The ENQUIRER, sources revealed Presley is using a “private detox team” to help with her current struggle.

Kim Kardashian's boobs spills out

TV personality, Kim Kardashian loves to flaunt what she's got. And in her latest wardrobe malfunction, she's captured through the paparazzi's lens walking half-nude, with her boobs threatening to jump out of her dress. What a tantalizing sight to behold.

Organizers of AFRIMA 2016 set to announce host city

The African Union Commission in partnership with the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, will this Monday, August 15, 2016, at Protea Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos announce the city to emerge official host of the 2016 edition of AFRIMA that is scheduled to hold between November 4 and 6.

In January 2016, the African Union identified and nominated four cities in the host country, Nigeria including Cross Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Rivers and Lagos to present itself for the hosting of continental music awards, which is having its third edition in Nigeria.

The AU’s interest in these four cities emanated from the visions of their state governments in promoting tourism and preserving Africa’s rich culture while also inspiring African youths. The parameters of security, infrastructure and facilities, availability of appropriate venues among others are key factors of assessment.

According to the African Union Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission, Dr Mustapha Sidi Kaloko, the main purpose of host city partnership is to shore up Africa’s image of a great continent imbued with unequaled tourist attractions and also to showcase economic potential of cities in Africa. He said, “It is to promote Africa’s strengths to the global audience which in turn adds to the GDP of the state and the continent at large.”

Dignitaries expected at the Host City Announcement Ceremony are top officials of the African Union, nominated state government officials; music professionals; artistes from the continent and the Diaspora; stakeholders in the creative/entertainment industry and journalists from

all walks of life. Meanwhile, the Associate producer of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Ms Adenrele Niyi , stressed that transparency and fairness, as depicted in AFRIMA’s ethos, will be highly employed in the choice of which state emerges as host city of AFRIMA 2016.

Again! Denrele opens up on why Charly Boy kissed him

More than five years after the picture of maverick musician, Charly Boy kissing popular model and TV presenter, Denrele Edun surfaced online, causing fans to raised eyebrows, the latter has come out to explain what prompted the action. 

Denrele was a guest on an NTA programme, where he talked about the picture of Charly Boy kissing him. Though he has since debunked the gay rumour, Denrele said, the picture emanated following a movie they were shooting about two different generations with similarities.

According to him, while, they were posing for shots like father and son, after the day's activities, Charly Boy planted a quick kiss on his lips.

“We were shooting a film of two different generations with similarities. Later that evening, we were posing for shots like father and son. Jokingly, he planted a kiss on my lips and that was it. Before, we knew what was happening, the picture was everywhere,” he added.

Recall that a photo of Charly Boy kissing Denrele went viral years ago, causing many fans to raise eyebrows at the suspicious act. Since then, fans have not stopped accusing Denrele as being gay.

Charly Boy once explained that the picture was leaked with Denrele’s consent. The major motive was to publicize the video before gay allegations trailed both parties.

Waconzy gives 5 scholarships to mark birthday

One of Nigeria’s biggest pop stars,

Waconzy popularly known as Supaman turned 33 during the week. And to mark his birthday, his foundation pledged to help elevate poverty in Africa by giving out 5 scholarships valued at $3595 each to well deserving Africans.

"I  know things are really hard out there and life is unbearable for some families, please accept my little donation which is aimed at reducing the level of poverty in our land. Education is key to success ! Education is power ! God bless Africa. #HBDWACONZY”…He tweets

To qualify, Kindly tweet at @waconzy with the hashtag #HBDWACONZY telling him why you deserve the scholarship. The more sincere you are, the better your chance.

Femi Odugbemi's 'Gidi Blues' goes to Ghana, Uganda

This is an exciting time for Nigerian filmmaker and former ITPAN president, Femi Odugbemi. Weeks after the premiere of his latest movie, Gidi Blues, which African Magic has since bought over, the movie seems to be attracting interest from festivals across the continent, with requests to screen the film.

On the other hand, Odugbemi himself, who chaired the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award (AMVCA) Jury for three consecutive terms, has become one of the most sought after filmmakers in the continent, having been selected as a judge for different film festivals. From all indications, it’s going to be a busy year for the CEO of DVWorx Studios starting from this month.

Currently, Odugbemi is among the curating panel of the the Pan-African Representation for Golden Tree International FilmFest in Frankfurt, Germany, and is excepted to jet to Goree Island, Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday, August 18 through 22, for a meeting of the jury. Aside from particularly proposing documentaries from Africa and Diaspora, Odugbemi will also join other panelists to select a total of 40 films representing Africa and its Diasporas, which will feature at the film fest in Germany.

From Senegal, the co-founder of iRep International Documentary Film Festival will move to Accra, Ghana, where Gidi Blues has been selected as closing film for the Black Star International Film Festival Ghana. Aside from being a big honor, as the closing films of festivals are highly coveted, the platform will give Odugbemi the opportunity to speak with Ghanaian film community, as well as share his wealth of experience with festival attendees.

Meanwhile, Odugbemi has been returned as the Chief Jury for this year’s Ugandan Film Festival, making it an unprecedented third time in a row.

“It’s a huge honour signifying a major acknowledgement of the quality of Nigerian cinema and the respect with which we are viewed across Africa,” he noted.

Aside from his role as Chief Jury for the festival, which opens on August 22, 2016, in Kampala, Uganda, Odugbemi’s Gidi Blues was also picked as the opening film for the festival organised by the Uganda Communications Commission.

In a letter dated August 5, 2016, the Executive Director of the Commission, Godfrey Mutabazi, while requesting for Odugbemi’s approval, said, “as part of the festival activities, the Commission would like to screen the movie Gidi Blues during the festival. We believe the young film producers in the industry in Uganda will be inspired and gain a lot from the experiences and the challenges you encountered when producing the film,” Mutabazi said.

Just last month, the British Council selected Odugbemi as one of eight international Judges for the Shakespeare short film competition and platform. According to the organisers, judges and users from across Africa will vote the films, with the highest rated film making Film of the Month. The platform will continue for the duration of 2016 and will result in a final winner, who will get a screening opportunity at a UK film festival.

Chris Brown Facing Second Lawsuit After 2014 Club Shooting

Chris Brown has been struck with another lawsuit following a 2014 shooting at a Los Angeles nightclub. TMZ reports that Ginja Elms, a clubgoer who was struck by a bullet during the shooting at 1 OAK nightclub, is suing Chris Brown.

The reason for Elms' lawsuit against Breezy? His alleged gang ties.

According to Elms, the nightclub was well aware of Brown's alleged ties with gangs, and despite their knowledge, he claims security was not what it should have been. He added that everyone, including Brown and other celebrities, should have received a pat down.

In addition to Brown, Elms is also suing Pia Mia, the co-host on that particular evening. He's suing Brown and Mia for $750,000.

During the 2014 shooting at 1 OAK, former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight was shot numerous times. Similar to Elms, he also filed a lawsuit .

Last month, it was reported that Knight would be taking Brown and the other parties involved to court, due to the shooting. He's demanding that Brown, Pia Mia, and 1 OAK pay his past and future medical bills for the injuries he sustained.

Is there anything wrong with this picture?

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike can't stop getting people to laugh. Guess what! Emeka Ike was exchanging pleasantries with a struggling  okada rider  or....and both were enjoying the moment; "Black , white , rich , poor... let's touch someone today ... E.I say so", Emeka Ike enthused. 

Amber Rose rocking new looks

Amber Rose looks angelic in her latest Instagram picture. The beauty has continued to tantalize her fans with her exceptional sexy looks. Her sexy dress, revealing her boobs gets her fans crazy, and Amber is surely rebranding to get all the attention in this world. 

But most recently, she’s serving up a whole new look that's  dripping with ’60

s glam and totally giving off that Sandra Dee from Grease vibe.

Patoranking arrested in Uganda!

Nigerian dancehall star, Patoranking has been reportedly arrested at Entebbe Airport, Uganda  on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Patoranking who released his first album God Over Everything in South Africa on August 1, 2016 is currently on a tour of East Africa to promote the new project.

According to the reports, ‘Patoranking was arrested at the Entebbe Airport, Uganda for failure to adhere to security check rules. He had not secured his entry visa and also refused to listen to instructions from airport officials. One eyewitness says he even refused to take off his cap for security check, something which got him detained for a couple of hours’.

The reports also confirmed that Patoranking was later released after he apologized to the officials and he headed to Hotel Africana where he met with journalists.

Meanwhile, Patoranking has since left Uganda and he’s currently in Kenya.

I am celebrated more outside Nigeria—Orlando Julius

Legendary Nigerian saxophonist and pioneer of Afro soul and Afrobeat music, Orlando Julius who is currently on a musical tour of the United States, recently took a swipe at his over five decades sojourn in the nation's music industry, lamenting that he has rarely been celebrated in the country.

Orlando expressed this deep concern while in a chat with Nollywood Spy.com, before he jetted out to America, last month. The veteran saxophonist lamented that unlike his contemporaries, he has rarely been celebrated in the country.

“It's very unfortunate that I have been celebrated more outside the shores of Nigeria. I am the last of Nigeria's titans in the highlife music genre. But I am less celebrated at home than I am celebrated outside the country,”he bemoaned.

Orlando Julius remains one of the surviving higlife musicians in the country today. He began his musical career in the 50s, but he made his first major impact in 19966, with his album Super Afro Soul. He started receiving global acclamation few years back with the series of reissues of his old songs. In America, pundits believed that Orlando's work had a significant impact on the development of soul music in that country, having spent a great deal of time in there working with artists like Lamont Dozier, Hugh Masakela, and The Crusaders.

Ex-President Jonathan opens up on his late night visits to Buhari

Former President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly revealed that he has been visiting President Muhammadu Buhari more frequently than the public know.

While speaking to newsmen at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Wednesday,  on the purpose of his visit to the President, Jonathan said he mostly visited Buhari at night as he has become a state property.

“You asked why I came to see the president today; one key thing is that having been a head of government, a former president, you become a state property,” he said.

“That’s the privilege you have but every privilege has its corresponding responsibility, and once you become a state property, most of your international engagements that have to do with public addresses and some international assignments, they become national assignments; you brief the President.

“Even when I was here, the former presidents used to do that and see me. I have been coming; most times I come in the night; that’s why you don’t see me.

“I came to brief the president about some of my engagements. As you are aware, I will leading the AU elections monitoring team to Zambia, I came to brief the president about some of these external engagements. It is the tradition," the former president said.

On the Niger Delta crisis, Jonathan said to find lasting solutions to the pipeline bombings, all the stakeholders in the Ijaw ethnic nationality - traditional rulers, elders and opinion leaders, must be involved.

“We have been in touch to see that peace reigns in the country; those of you that have followed my talks when I was here, my emphasis was always that we need a united Nigeria and I always emphasise that Nigeria is great not just about the oil. So many countries produce more oil than Nigeria but nobody notices them.

“We are great because of our size, the human resources we have, the diversity we have. If we fragmentise the country into small components, we will be forgotten by the world. That has been my focal position and without peace there cannot be development anywhere in the world; we are all working collectively to see that issues are resolved,” he said.

Mr. Ibu set Gambia on fire

Recently popular comic actor,John okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu took his act to Gambia, where he thrilled the people with his endless jokes and got a grand reception in return. It was gathered that while in Gambia, the people were happy to play host  to one of top Nigeria's movie stars. 

Accompanied by his manager,‎ Mr. okechukwu Nwuzor aka Don Singles, Mr Ibu while in The Gambia visited a number of interesting places, including  the country's  radio and television stations to talk about his acting career and Nollywood. 

He returned to the country last weekend. Sharing their experience on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, Mr Ibu's manager said, the people of Gambia were delighted in seeing Mr. Ibu live in their country. Mr. Ibu is very popular in that country. The people love him which is why it became extremely difficult for him to leave that country in a hurry."

 According to him, the hospitality accorded Mr. Ibu in Gambia was very massive all through the period he was in that country. Also, speaking on his visit to the Gambia, Mr. Ibu said, he appreciated the hospitality he was given by the people.  He thanked President Yahya Jammeh who he described as one of the best leaders in Africa, noting that he will continue to support the good governance rendered by President Yahya Jammeh to his people in Gambia since he  became the president of Gambia.