Meet Top 7 Yoruba Actors In Nigeria 2014

The Yoruba movie industry has survived different generations of actors and still managed to remain relevant in the country’s entertainment sector.Nigerian Entertainment Todayhighlights, in no particular order, 10 most popular and reigning actors in the industry….
Odunlade Adekola

As an actor, Adekola has appeared in over a hundred movies and has produced a few including ‘Farapamo’, ‘Emi nire Kan’, ‘Fayebora’, I’la Owo’ and ‘Baba Super’. He is widely acclaimed to be the most versatile of the Yoruba actors and this is unconnected to the way he delivers in both comic and serious characters. Arguably, he stands tall as the highest paid actor in the Yoruba film sector.
Funke Akindele

The only Yoruba actress to have won an AMAA Best Actress in leading role award for her 2009 movie ‘Jenifa’. She also is the one with the highest endorsement, one of the reasons she is often tipped to be the richest amongst her colleagues.
Dayo Amusa

She began her foray into Nollywood in 2002 and has since then managed to become a popular face, clinched a few awards and even produced about eight movies including ‘Dewunmi Iberu’ and ‘Ajegbodo’ via her Amzadol Productions. Her latest effort entitled ‘Unforgivable‘ was directed by Desmond Elliot and featured Mike Ezuoronye, a move she said was to help bridge the gap between Yoruba and English actors.
Mecry Aigbe-Gentry

Mecry Aigbe-Gentry has become a household name. Popularly referred to as Osas, Aigbe attended Comprehensive High School, Maryland, Lagos, The Polytechnic Ibadan and finally University of Lagos where she studied Theatre Arts. She hit the limelight after featuring in the Wemimo Film produced movie, ‘Ara’ and has featured in well over 70 other movies and has produced some, the latest of which is ‘Life After Marriage’, which features Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim.
In 2009, she was named Best Yoruba actress by City People Awards and Afro Hollywood Award, U.K. She achieved the same feat in 2012. Her 2011 movie, Osas (Omoge Benin) dragged to her door step a lot of controversies as many alleged she jacked the idea from Jenifa, a movie produced by Funke Akindele but Aigbe is quick to refute such claims.
Femi Adebayo

Femi Adebayo’s success in the world of movie making didn’t come as a surprise to many considering his relationship with veteran actor, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello) and the success of his some of his siblings involved in movie making.
Adebayo, popularly called Jelili following the success of his 2011 comedy, ‘Jelili’ got his first major role in 1996 in the movie ‘Owo Blow’ directed by Tade Ogidan. He took a break shortly after to complete his academics and returned 10 years later after which he began to feature in several movies.
Olaniyi Afonja Olaniyi

Olaniyi Afonja is popularly referred to as Sanyeri amongst movie lovers and is credited to have brought a fresh air to how comedy is served with his ‘Muniru ati Ambali’ movie. He started acting in 1992 with a Theatre group with which he performed at different towns which further endeared him to the profession, so when his parents objected to the choice, he was head strong. He relocated to Lagos in 1996 and joined the Ajala Jalingo theatre group. Since his foray into the industry, he has continued both as an actor and producer with movies including ‘Aina Orosun’, ‘Oro Asoti’ and the 2011 comedy, ‘Opa kan.’ His ability to evoke laughter out of the audience won him the spot in the heart of several movie lovers, who enjoy his comic roles in movies.
Fathia Balogun

The 45-year-old actress till date remains one of the most featured actresses in the Yoruba sector despite being a native of Delta State. She graduated from Maryland comprehensive High School, Maryland, Lagos State, Nigeria and proceeded to Kwara State Polytechnic in Kwara State, Nigeria. Her character in the Wale Adenuga Productions produced Super Story fetched her accolades from TV lovers and further intensified her position as a cross over actress. She has since featured in over 70 movies including ‘Yemoja’, ‘Ito Funfun’, ‘Jawonbe’ and won several awards.
Source:-TheNetNG

DEVIL AT WORK! Woman Buried Her Day Old Baby Alive

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a woman, Ms Patience Aaron, for attempting to kill her new born baby girl.
It was learnt that Aaron, an indigene of Afaha Abia village, in the Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state, on September 14, buried her one-day baby alive. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Gabriel Achong, said during a press conference in Uyo on Thursday that the baby was rescued alive nearly five hours after she had been buried.
“The state police detective on September14, 2014 arrested one Patience Aaron of Afaha Abia village in the Nsit Ibom LGA for attempting to kill the baby girl she gave birth to.
“Patience buried her one-day-old baby in a shallow grave. The baby was rescued alive. Investigation is in progress,” he said.
The CP, however, added that it was discovered that Aaron was ill and had been taken to a hospital

President Jonathan Praises Bishop Oyedepo – See What He Said.

President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Bishop David Oyedepo, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, on his contributions to education in Nigeria.
President Jonathan made this commendation while congratulating Oyedepo on his 60th birthday on Friday, 27 September, 2014, through a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati.
According to the statement, Jonathan stated that the cleric’s “massive accomplishments as a devoted servant of God’’ made his life worthy of celebration.
I write on behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to rejoice with you as you mark your milestone 60th birthday anniversary.
“Yours is, indeed, a life truly worthy of celebration. You have attained lofty heights not just as an accomplished selfless servant of God, but also in the committed service of community, country, and our common humanity.
“You have not only committed to giving your all in pursuit of the massively impactful propagation of the Word, you have also embraced the cause of providing quality education for our children.
“As the almighty God continues to bless you with robust health and many more years of happiness, uncommon accomplishment, and fulfilling service, It is my prayer that you will continue to partner with us in our quest to reposition Nigeria for peace, progress and prosperity,” the statement read.
Oyedepo, affectionately called “Papa” by members of his congregation, is reported to be the richest pastor in Nigeria.
The cleric is a Christian author, preacher, the founder and presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church World Wide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, and its affiliated international churches known as Winners Chapel International, with headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Oyedepo is the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle, a 50,000 seat church auditorium, reported to be the largest church auditorium in the world by the Guinness Book of Records.
He has been seen as one of the pioneers of the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and also referred to as one of the most powerful preachers in Nigeria.
Oyedepo is the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.

EFCC Arraign Two For $91,000 Internet Fraud [See Photo]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, September 26, 2014 arraigned Dandeson Ebosele Ibhonitie, 26, (a.k.a Dandy James, Connor Mead and Barrister Louis Harpoch and Ohiwerei Charity, 31, before Justice E. F. Ikponmwen of Edo State High Court, Benin-City on a 3- count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence.
Ibhonitie and Charity allegedly belong to the group of fraudsters using the internet to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Ibhonitie allegedly defrauded one Mrs. Weidman Andrea Sabrie, a German, of the sum of $ 91,000 (Ninety-One Thousand United States Dollars) by pretending to be an American working in Nigeria for a road construction company.
To access the proceeds of the fraud, Ibhonitie allegedly opened a domiciliary account in the name of one Mr. Steven.
He entered into an agreement with Charity, the account officer that opened the account for him, on how the proceeds from the crime will be shared.
By the arrangement, Charity was to keep 3 percent of every inflow to herself while 7 percent will go to Ibhonitie. The remaining 90 percent, by the arrangement, went to Steven.
However, investigations showed that Ibhonitie was the same as Steven.
When the charges were read to them, they pleaded not guilty.
One of the counts read:
“Dandeson Ebosele Ibhonitie (a.k.a Dandy James, Connor Mead, Barrister Louis Harpoch, Brett Francis Steven (still at large) and Ohiwerei Charity on or about the 2nd day of April, 2014 at Benin within the Benin judicial division, with intent to defraud obtained the sum of USD 45,000.00(Forty Five Thousand United State Dollars) from Mrs. Weidman Andrea Sabrie, a German national through Skye Bank of Nigeria Limited Account No: 2520346555 in the name of Dandy James by falsely pretending to her that the said sum of money represented legal fee for Barrister Louis Harpoch for your defense which pretence you knew to be false”.
In view of their pleas, prosecuting counsel, Ayokunle Fayanju, prayed the court for a trial date. He also opposed the bail applications of the defendants.
Justice Ikponmwen adjourned the matter till August, 30, 2014 for hearing of bail applications and ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison custody.

WICKEDNESS: Woman Pours Hot Water On 12-Year-Old Housemaid

The police have arraigned one Mrs. Bethelyn Falade for allegedly torturing her housemaid with hot water.Sunday-360×284
The 27-year-old woman was said to have poured the hot water on the girl, Chinecherem Sunday, as punishment for her stubbornness.
The police said the hot water inflicted wounds on her chest in the process.
It was gathered that Falade’s act was triggered by her missing laptop which the housemaid said was taken by her brother-in-law, identified simply as Lekan, while she was not around.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the woman faulted Sunday’s explanation, saying that the housemaid ought to have notified her before she inquired of the laptop.
Police said the Abia State-born Falade, in a burst of anger, grabbed a kettle on the gas cooker and poured it on the girl.
It was said that Falade’s neighbours on Church Street, Powerline, in the Ijaiye-Ojokoro area of Lagos, alerted a human rights group to the incident, having sighted the victim’s burnt chest. The group, it was learnt, reported the case to the police who eventually arrested Falade.
Falade appeared before a Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ojokoro in the Ifako-IJaiye area of the state on two counts of maltreatment and assault.
The prosecutor, Lugard Ahonle, said the charges, to which the accused pleaded not guilty, were contrary to and punishable under sections 135 and 171 Vol.44 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.
The counts read, “That you, Bethelyn Falade, of Church Street, off Cole Street, Powerline, Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Lagos, in the Ikeja Magisterial District, did unlawfully and indecently maltreat one Chinecherem Sunday, 12 years, by pouring hot water on her body on August 31, 2014 at about 11pm.
“That you, of the above address, in the aforementioned magisterial district, did unlawfully assault one Chinecherem Sunday by constantly beating her up.”
After the defence counsel pleaded with the court that his client be granted bail in liberal terms, the magistrate, Mrs. T. Akani, admitted him to bail in the sum of N250,000 with two sureties in the like sum. Akani added that “The sureties must be gainfully employed, present three years of tax payment and their residential addresses must be verified by the prosecutor.” The matter was adjourned till November 17, 2014 for mention.

Davido & Mafikizolo Lead 2014 All Africa Music Awards [See List]

The nominees for this year’s All Africa Music Awards(AFRIMA)have been unveiled and Nigeria’s ownDavidoalongside South Africa’sMafikizololead the pack with a total of 6 nominations each.
While it comes as no surprise thatDavidowho repersents Nigeria and Weast Africa by extension is up for artiste of the year, he would be having to slug it outwith artistes from the other five regionsMafikizolo, Uhuru, Angelique Kidjo,amongst others.
Other Nigerian stars were also not left out, the likes ofP-Square, DonJazzy, Tiwas Savage, Flavour, Burnaboy, Patoranking, Yemi Alade, Temi Dollface, Del B.
Voting on the online platform opens onTuesday, 30th Septemberwhile the award ceremony itself would take place onSunday, November 9th, 2014in Lagos, Nigeria.
See The Full List Of Nominees Below:-
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN CENTRAL AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Betty Akna – Equatorial Guinea – Lembo La Mboka Ame
Reniss – Cameroon – C’est La Vie
Marole Tchamba – Cameroon – Sacre Camerou
n Mani Bella – Cameroon – Pala Pala Woman
Laurette La Perle – Democratic Republic of Congo – Terminus
Gasandji – Democratic Republic of Congo – Libela
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN CENTRAL AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Fally Ipupa – Democratic Republic of Congo – Original
Stanley Enow – Cameroon – Hein Pere
KOBA – Gabon – Krash Le Grav K
Ben Armstrong – Cameroon – Young Prince
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN EASTERN AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Jackie Chandiru – Uganda – Champion
Kaz – Kenya – Niokoe
Muthoni the Drummer Queen – Kenya – Nai Ni Ya Who
Size 8 – Kenya – Moto
Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania – Come Over
Wahu – Kenya – For You
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN EASTERN AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Dan Aceda – Kenya – An E Yo
Diamond Platnumz Tanzania Number One
Dr. Jose Chameleone Uganda Tubonge
Kidum Burundi Hali Na Mali
Maurice Kirya Uganda The Blue Dress
Peter Msechu, featuring Amini Tanzania Nyota
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN NORTH AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Aziza Brahim – Western Sahara – Julud
Cheba Kheira – Algeria – Chelfaouia
Noura Mint Seymale – Mauritania – Tzenni
Samira Said – Morocco – Mazal
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN NORTH AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Ahmed Soultan – Morocco – It’s Alright
Amr Diab – Egypt – El Leila
Cheb Bilal – Algeria – Ma Nansakch
Hakim – Egypt – Efred
MC Majhoul – Algeria – Ktabi
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Cindy Munyavi – Zimbabwe – Parere Moyo
Dama Do Bling – Mozambique – Me Luv It
Lira – South Africa – Something Inside So Strong
Lizah James featuring Uhuru – Mozambique – Quem Ti Mandou
Mampi – Zambia – Love Recipe
Zahara – South Africa – Impilo
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Eddy Tussa – Angola – Margaride
Heavy K featuring Professor – South Africa –Beautiful War
Jah Prayzah – Zimbabwe – Tsviriyo
Kueno Aionda – Angola – Isabel
Lawi – Malawi – Whistle Song
The Dogg featuring Chesta – Namibia – Nuka
CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN WEST AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Angelique Kidjo – Benin – Shango Wa
Chidinma featuring Flavour – Nigeria – Oh Baby
Wiyaala – Ghana – Rock My Body
Niyola – Nigeria – Toh Bad
Omawumi – Nigeria – Megbele
Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy – Nigeria – Eminado
CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTIST IN WEST AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Sarkodie, featuring Castro – Ghana – Adonai
DJ Arafat – Cote d’ivoire – Gbinchin pintin
Darey – Nigeria – Special Fever
Davido – Nigeria – Skelewu
Flavour – Nigeria – Ada Ada
2Face – Nigeria – Dance in the Rain
CATEGORIES: ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Album – Country – Artiste
Merchants, Dealers and Slaves – Nigeria – Brymo
Phendula – South Africa – Zahara
Reunited – South Africa – Mafikizolo
Stand Like Giants – South Africa – The Parlotones
Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (BGEL) – Nigeria – Olamide
CATEGORIES: SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
SONGWRITER(S) – COUNTRY – TRACK
Bulelwa Mkutukana – South Africa – Impilo
David Adeleke, Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe Nigeria – South Africa – Tchelete
Kingsley Okonkwo and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun – Nigeria – Pull Over
Olawale Ashimi – Nigeria – Down
Paul Okoye and Peter Okoye – Nigeria – Personally
The Parlotones, Khuli Chana, Jon Savage and J. Nobrega – South Africa – Sleepwalker
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN GROUP/ DUO/BAND ARTISTE- COUNTRY – TRACK
Diali Cissokho and Kaira Ba – Senegal – Mbolo
Mafikizolo, featuring May D – South Africa – Happiness
Mi Casa – South Africa – Jika
P-Square – Nigeria – Personally
Sauti Sol – Kenya – Nishike
Uhuru, featuring DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor and Uri-Da-Cunh – South Africa – Y-tjukutja
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Davido and Mafikizolo – Nigeria and South Africa – Tchelete
Diamond Platnumz, featuring Davido – Tanzania and Nigeria – Number One
DJ Clock, featuring Beatenberg – South Africa – Pluto
Uhuru, featuring DJ Bucks, Oskido,Professor and Uri-Da-Cunh – South Africa – Y-tjukutja
D’Banj and Friends 19 countries in Africa – Cocoa Na Chocolate
Mavins & Don Jazzy – Nigeria – Dorobucci
CATEGORY: MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Coda – South Africa Fat Boy
Davina Green – Zimbabwe – Everytime
Isabel Novella – Mozambique – Moya
Kakana – Mozambique – Xiluva
TemiDollFace – Nigeria – Pata Pata
Wiyaala, featuring Jupitar – Ghana – Rock My Body
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Angelique Kidjo – Benin – Shango Wa
Olamide – Nigeria – Eleda Mi
Erna Chimu – Namibia – Chant
Gasandji – Democratic Republic of Congo – Libela
Kakana – Mozambique – Xiluva
Tsedenia – Ethiopia – Yefikir Girma
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN ELECTRO ARTISTE COUNTRY TRACK
ACoda South Africa Fat Boy
Goldfish South Africa Three Second Memory
Mi Casa South Africa Jika
Taps Zimbabwe When You Said Goodbye
The Dogg, featuring Chest Namibia Nuka
Uhuru, featuring DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor and Uri-Da-Cunh – South Africa – Y-tjukutja
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN HIP-HOP (SONG)
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
E.L.- Ghana- Ayayaa
Ice Prince – Nigeria – Jambo
Davido – Nigeria – Aiye
Khuli Chana, featuring KayGizm and Fifi Cooper – South Africa – Mnatebawen
Manifest Ghana Someway Bi Muthoni the Drummer Queen – Kenya – Nai Ni Ya Who
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN POP (A SONG)
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Carlprit, featuring Jaicko – Zimbabwe – Remember to Forget
DJ Clock, featuring Beatenberg – South Africa – Pluto
Elani – Kenya – Kookoo
Mafikizolo, featuring May D -South Africa – Happiness
P-Square – Nigeria – Personally
TemiDollFace – Nigeria – Pata Pata
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN REGGAE, RAGGA & DANCEHALL
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Buffalo Souljah – Zimbabwe – Basawine
Burna Boy – Nigeri – Yawa Dey
Dama Do Bling – Mozambique – Me Luv It
Patoranking – Nigeria – Girlie O
Radio and Weasel – Uganda – Breath Away
Wiyaala, featuring Jupitar – Ghana – Rock My Body
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN RNB & SOUL
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Davina Green – Zimbabwe – Everytime
Isabel Novella – Mozambique – Moya
Maurice Kirya – Uganda – The Blue Dress
2Face – Nigeria – Dance in the Rain
Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania – Come Over
Wahu – Kenya – For You
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Adjiboye – Benin- Inna
Cheb Bilal – Algeria- Ma Nansakch
Yinka Ayanda – Nigeria – Ise Mi
Hakim – Egypt – Efred
Noura Mint Seymale -Mauritania – Tzenni
The Nile Project – Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda – Bi Wele Wele
CATEGORY: BEST AFRICAN ROCK
ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK
Dear Zim – Zimbabwe – Indiana Shadow Club – South Africa – Melanielectriclove Shaun Jacobs – South Africa – End of the Road The Parlotones, featuring Khuli Chana – South Africa – Sleepwalker Van Coke Kartel – South Africa – Moregloed CATEGORY: BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK Gore Rapera, featuring Jah Prayzah – Zimbabwe – Fungisai Maréma – Senegal – Femme d’affaires Monique – Nigeria – Power Flow Nikki Laoye – Nigeria – Only You Sessime – Benin – My Praise Size 8 – Kenya – Moto CATEGORY: BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK Benjamin Dube, featuring Nomakhuze Ndabula – South Africa -Yebo Linamandla Bro Philemon, featuring Morris Baby Face – Ghana – It is Well Flo – Nigeria – Twale Pitson – Kenya – Lingale Ya Yeso Jimmy Gait, featuring Papa Dennis Pitson – Kenya – Makekes Sebastian Magacha – Zimbabwe – 1+1 CATEGORY: BEST VIDEO ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK BazaSon and Principlez, featuring Sinayo Mhaya – South Africa – Afrika Bez – Nigeria – Say Chidinma, featuring Flavour – Nigeria – Oh Baby! Mi Casa – South Africa – Jika P-Square – Nigeria – Personally TemiDollFace – Nigeria – Pata Pata CATEGORY: REVELATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK Patoranking – Nigeria – Girlie O Elani – Kenya – Kookoo Isabel Novella – Mozambique – Moya Temidolface – Nigeria – Patapata Wiyaala, featuring Jupitar Ghana Rock My Body Kakana – Mozambique – Kakana CATEGORY: SONG OF THE YEAR ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK Davido – Nigeria – Aye Uhuru – South Africa – Y-tjukutja P-square – Nigeria – Personally Yemi Alade – Nigeria – Johnny The Parlotones, featuring Khuli Chana – South Africa – Sleepwalker Davido and Mafikizolo – Nigeria & South Africa – Tchelete Kcee featuring Wizkid – Nigeria – Pull Over Mi Casa – South Africa – Jika CATEGORY: BEST TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MUSIC ARTISTE – COUNTRY – TRACK Cheb Bilal – Algeria – Ma Nansakch Hakim – Egypt – Efred Adjiboye – Benin – Inna Yinka Ayanda – Nigeria – Ise MI Noura Mint Seymale – Mauritania – Tzenni The Nile Project – Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda – Bi Wele Wele CATEGORY: PRODUCER OF THE YEAR PRODUCER(S) – COUNTRY – TRACK Del’B – Nigeria – Pull Over Don Jazzy – Nigeria – Eminado Mikky Me – Nigeria – Down Robbie Malinga & Mojalefa Thebe – South Africa – Impilo Oskida and Shizzi – Nigeria – Tchelete Vtek, Charles Duke, Mecca E, Oscar, Rudeboy and Mr P – Nigeria – Personally ARTISTE OF THE YEAR ARTISTE – COUNTRY Angelique Kidjo- Benin P-Square – Nigeria Uhuru – South Africa Amr Diab – Egypt Maurice Kirya – Uganda Zahara – South Africa Mi Casa – South Africa Dan Aceda – Kenya Davido – Nigeria Mafikizolo – South Africa Tiwa Savage – Nigeria

Lagos Roads Blocked As President Goodluck Jonathan Arrives For PDP Rally

President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly being expected in Lagos today for a “Unity Rally” organized by the South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan in expected to arrive in Lagos today.
The president is said to be visiting the commercial hub to attend a political rally organized by the top echelon of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West.
The event, tagged “Unity Rally”, is supposedly being organized in support of Jonathan’s 2015 re-election bid.
Some roads in Lagos have reportedly been blocked in preparation for the president’s arrival.
The Lagos bus transit service, LAGBUS revealed via Twitter (@LAGBUSOfficial) that:
“President Goodluck Jonathan is expected in Lagos this afternoon.
As a result, roads around TBS and CMS area have been closed off.”
Reports filtering in via social media also have it that other roads on Lagos island, including Adeniji Adele road, have been blocked.
The rally is expected to begin at 10 am at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos and the news of the president’s visit has been confirmed by Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and the Lagos PDP via Twitter.
Obanikoro said:
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro welcomes President Goodluck Jonathan to Lagos State…
#WinningTogether The Lagos PDP tweeted:
President Jonathan set to visit Lagos PDP families today @TeamAgbaje2015. #Teamjaykay. WE ARE ONE @PDPTheBestParty
Also expected at the rally are Vice President Namadi Sambo, PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’Azu, members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Senate President, David Mark and other chieftains of the party.

Looks Like Someone Stole Tonto Dikeh’s Man..See What She Posted Online

She posted these messages on her instagram page. Looks like someone stole her man or what do you think?

Oritse Femi Signs Multimillion Naira Deal With Avarta [See Photo]

Oritse Femi, has hit another land mark as this time he has signed a newmulti-million nairamanagement deal withAvarta.
Avarta will be in charge of Oritsefemi’s management according to the artiste manager,Yusuf Adepitan Adebola aka Dankuwho confirmed the news.
The singer signed the deal today in Abuja, where the headquarters of the company is located and any work Oritsefemi releases now, Avarta will reflect including his coming album.
The artiste whose song‘double wahala’has been gaining massive airplay and sang in reality shows, is still reaping the fruit of his labour since releasing the song.
Oritse Femi was grateful to fans who have helped him in reviving his career by accepting the little he had to offer through sound.

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Three-Eyed Cow Now Worshipped As God In India

Between Africans and Indians, I really can’t tell which is most superstitious or traditional, as we have just recently learnt that a three-eyed calf is now being hailed as a spiritual icon across India.
According to Mirror, the baby animal has been hailed as a blessing by Hindus after being born with a third eye in the middle of its forehead two weeks ago.
Meghala, the owner of the new found Hindu god described baby Shiva as a miracle, while many believe the calf is the reincarnation of three-eyed Hindu God and namesake Shiva.
The cow has become a major attraction in Tamil Nadu, southern India, with hundreds flocking to catch a glimpse of the ‘deity’ and pray to it.
Hindu children have been touching the cute animal on the head, believing it will bring good fortune, and in Hinduism, Shiva is regarded is one of the primary gods and patron of yoga and arts.
Hmm! Outrageous or cool? What’s your thought?

Viewers Discretion Is Adviced!! See Pics Of Boko Haram Militants Killed By Nigerian Troops (Graphic Photos)

These just came in : Be warned contents are very graphic photos of Boko Haram members killed by the Nigerian troops at Konduga in Borno this week. The pic above is the new CS/VP3 MRAP that was recently purchased. It aided in the victory of the soldiers over the insurgents. See graphic photos below: ..

How Wicked Husband Sells His Own Wife To Ritualists

Money is good, but the love of money is the root of all evil.
Men of the Nigerian police force have arrested a man for selling his own wife to black magic practitioners who were looking for a vir-gin to sacrifice, all in a bid to make quick money.
According to police, the deal which was struck in the central Nigerian state of Plateau was cancelled at the last minute when the ritualists realised that the woman was not a vir-gin but a housewife.
“The man lured his wife to a bush under the pretext of fetching firewood and sold her to two ritualists for 800,000 naira (about $5,000), Plateau state police spokesman Abuh Emmanuel told AFP.
He said the man, from Kwalla town, lied to the ritualists that the woman was a virgin and had been given part of the money.
“When the ritualists discovered that the woman was the man’s wife, they asked her to go because she could not be used for the sacrifice,” he said.
The husband and his two accomplices were arrested after the wife reported the incident to the police.
“The suspects are in our custody and will be taken to court for criminal conspiracy and an attempted m****r,” he said.

Fans Mock Desmond Elliot Over Yoruba Name

Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot is in the eye of the storm as his fans have been taking swipes at him for adding the Yoruba name, Olushola, to his name now that he is contesting for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Shortly after he declared his intention to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly and coming out with his campaign posters, Nollywood top actor, director and producer, Desmond ‘Olushola’ Elliot, has been put under fire by his fans, who are surprised at the realisation that he has actually has a Yoruba name, one he has never used until now.
Some of his fans believe he decides to identify with the Yoruba name because of what he wants to achieve and are not happy with him.
They believe that he is only putting out that name so that people will see him as a Yoruba man, something he guarded jealously before now.
The sudden adoption of the name Olushola has drawn a lot of talking points, even from his colleagues, especially the Yoruba speaking ones who say Desmond never identified with them and never accepted that he was a Yoruba man, only accepting the fact because he wants to go into politics.
Some took to social media to express their dismay at the sudden cropping up of the name Oluwashola. One Blessing Efam had this to say:
«Very sad. Like Jonna who added Ebele to his name in other to fool the Igbos, this one has also added Yoruba name to his name, just to get the votes of the ignorant people that will be carried away by his fame and vote.
MzEloh wrote on Desmond’s Instagram page:
«And ‘Olusola’ comes out. I thought he was from Delta state? Desmond choose one, actor, filmmaker or politician.
Azeez Oluwaseun had this on Facebook:
«Olusola… Laughable! Well, let the best man win. If he has anything tangible to contribute, then he should be given a chance. The new name he added though, is laughable.
«Is that supposed to garner more votes for him or what? LOL! Are we Yorubas mediocres or are we short of intelligent Yorubas who can vie for office? Why the new name?
Tobena blasted on twitter:
«This is really funny, though, did he suddenly remember his ancestors are Yoruba, abi where did Olusola surface from, nawa oh…Olushola ko! Olushola ni!
«So all of a sudden, he remembers he has a Yoruba name eh! Guy, contest if you want but don’t come up with any name thinking it’s gonna change anything! «I’m sure GEJ is your role model cos you’ve started towing his path of adding Ebele to his name to gain favour with the Igbos.
Small time you go come dey tell us how you no get shoe and you dey trek the streets of Lagos!
«Who even knew this dude was Yoruba? He never identified as one and now all in the name of politricks, his name is Olushola…..Oga park well biko!
Mimi wrote on twitter:
«I don’t have a problem with him going into politics, but the fact that he never proudly identified as a Yoruba man (used english names, never spoke Yoruba or did anything to signify he was Yoruba), but all of a sudden, because he’s running for office in Yoruba land, whips out his Yoruba name, tells a lot about his dodgy intentions. It’s such a cunning and manipulative behavior.

I Am More Experienced To Govern Nigeria Than President Jonathan – Atiku Abubakar

All Progressives Congress Presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar is of the opinion that incumbent Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan is inexperienced and incapable of governing Nigeria.
The former Vice President made his claims while speaking to AFP earlier today, here’s what he said:
“This insurgency shouldn’t have lasted even six months. Within weeks, we (Obasanjo and I) crushed it because we did not neglect military training and, of course, we did not lack the leadership and the capacity to take decisions. I told Nigerians that he (Jonathan) did not have the capacity; he didn’t have the experience. He didn’t have anything and yet they gave him the chance, the opportunity. And they can now see the chance and the opportunity they gave him. Of course, I’m more experienced than he is. I believe my capacity cannot be compared with his, in all respect.” he said

I Will Sue Any Blogger Who Put Up My Full Album Online – Wizkid Drops Official Statement

Information reaching us from Reliable Source states that Wizkid and his Management are in Serious Talk with their Lawyer and will be Working with Google and the DMCA to Deal with any Blogger who put up their Full Album up Online for Downloads.
The 3 Page Mail sent to us for Publication about the illegal Uploading of the Wizkid New Album titled “Ayo” explains how they Planned to Deal with Bloggers with the Devilish Act.
The Lawyer states in his Mail:-
We have Filed a Report to the Domain Monitoring Group in the United State and Other Top Domain Registrar Firm, Any Site/Blog Caught will face the Wrath, Site running Ads or runs on the Blogger Platform will also be Reported to Google for Necessary Action, The Laywer Boasts.
We Advice all Bloggers to Pull down illegal Content now!!
Ayomide Awosina
EME / Starboy Legal Advicer.

NOT AGAIN!!! Another Church Building Collapses In Edo

A one-storey building which served as offices for pastors belonging to Christ Chosen Church of God collapsed in Edo state today.
Rescue operation is currently ongoing at the site.
Three people are said to have been rescued alive from the collapsed building while two bodies are still trapped under the rubble.

See How Anambra Man Was Forced To Join Boko-Haram

Mr. Oyebuchi Romanus who hailed from Ekwusigo Local Government Area in Anambra State yesterday disclosed that he was forcibly recruited by the Boko Haram insurgents in Jos, Plateau State, where he was doing business.
Romanus, who told journalists in Yola that he was recruited by the insurgents in May this year, added that he was taken to a place near Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State by insurgents for training against his wish.
He said it was the prayers of Nigerians that helped him to escape from the training camp of the insurgents near Madagali.
The 34-year-old Igbo man, while narrating his ordeal, said he was forcibly recruited in May this year by insurgents shortly after he had lost his business in a bomb blast that rocked Jos.
He explained that while he was lamenting over the loss of his business, unknown men forcibly put him in the boot of their car and later discovered that they were driving towards the Northern part of the country.
Romanus said he couldn’t do anything because he was drugged and later fell asleep in their car after he was brought out of the boot of the car..
On reaching their destination, his abductors finally introduced themselves as members of the Boko Haram sect.
He said he was asked by his abductors to join them or they would kill him which he agreed and that, and later escaped from their training camp close to Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
“I accepted to join the Boko Haram group to save my life. My religious belief and upbringing forbid me from killing my fellow human being which made me not to participate in any of their activities, and when they realised this, they started threatening my life even to the point of swearing in the name of Allah(God) that they would killed me if l continue to dodge their activities, but when I saw how serious they were, I decided to run away from their camp to Niger Republic when I was asked to fetch water from a nearby river before finding my way back to the state,” he narrated. Also Mr. John Matthew, a native of Madagali, told journalists in Yola that some of them were forcibly recruited but he said he was abandoned by the insurgents in a desert because he fell ill and managed to escape to Yola, the state capital.
Source:- This Day

Boko Haram Plans To Use Mechanics, Car Wash Centers To Plant Bombs In Cars

Aftermath the heavy defeats inflicted on Boko Haram insurgents in recent weeks, indications have emerged that the group are recruiting auto-mechanic and car wash operators across the country with a view to using their centers as loading bays to plant IEDS’ on vehicles of unsuspecting members of the public to cause havoc.
The objective is to hit at some top government establishment and functionaries as well as military and police locations in other parts of the country outside the North East epicenter of the insurgency to divert attention from the increasingly successful onslaught on the group in recent days.
Towards this end, Intelligence sources told Vanguard that the Boko Haram group have infiltrated the ranks of many of the operators and bought them over with very mouth watering sums of money to look the other way when the explosives were being planted on the vehicles.
According to the source, the terrorists knowing that many vehicle owners hardly find time to spend with their mechanics or car wash operators, have concluded the plot to fix improvised explosive devices on such vehicles while they are with the mechanic or cash wash.
When the unsuspecting owner of the car comes to carry his or her car, he will drive off with an explosives laden car that has been programmed to explode within minutes or an hour as the case maybe and in the process; he may be consumed by the havoc the explosion will cause.
A signal confirming this development and addressed to all military formations in the country said, “Boko Haram Infiltrates Auto-Mechanic and Car Wash Centers’. It said the group was planning to use vehicles of unsuspecting members of the public, especially prominent persons and top functionaries as bomb explosive carriers”.
The targets of such dastardly plots according to the signal are official government quarters, military barrack and public centers.
The public, vehicles owners and users are therefore urged to be vigilant and watchful especially when giving and collecting their vehicles from auto-mechanic and car wash centers; the military warned.

UNbelievable:- 700-Year-Old Skeleton Couple Found Holding Hands (See Photo)

Seven hundred years after their death, a couple has yet to part.
Archaeologists excavating the site of a long-lost chapel in the countryside of Leicestershire, England unearthed the skeletons of a couple who appear to have been buried together holding hands.
Experts from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services made the discovery with local volunteers during a dig at what once was the Chapel of St. Morell, a 14th-century pilgrimage site in Hallaton, according to a university press release.
In addition to the loving duo, archaeologists uncovered nine other skeletons at the site. Radiocarbon dating revealed their bones date back to the 14th century.
The findings have left archaeologists wondering about the conditions surrounding the burials, with speculation the people buried there could have been “criminals, foreigners or sick.”
“We have seen similar skeletons before from Leicester where a couple has been buried together in a single grave,” Vicki Score, ULAS project manager, said in a statement. “The main question we find ourselves asking is why were they buried up there? There is a perfectly good church in Hallaton.
This leads us to wonder if the chapel could have served as some sort of special place of burial at the time.”
Other relics discovered at the chapel have provided clues into the site’s Roman past; researchers estimate the area has been a place of significance for more than 2,000 years. Findings include silver pennies dating between the 12th and 16th centuries and bits of stone masonry, according to the university.
The Leicestershire couple is not the first pair of skeletons to be discovered holding hands. In 2011, Italian archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a couple holding hands that date back to the 5th and 6th century. The woman’s body was found positioned facing towards her male partner, according to Discovery News.
Last year, the remains of a couple believed to have lived between 1450 and 1550 were discovered in Romania, “seemingly bound in a endless embrace of love.”

Davido Drop The Ever Dopest Grammatical Blunder!!! [See It]

Davido Was trying to make jest of Mc Galaxy, not knowing he’s making jest of himself. See what he posted on Instagram.
“They already know not to try this shit with HKN!!! Lmao wish we was there for @mcgalaxy01… u know we got u!!! lmao”
Naija pipu OYA CORRECT DAVIDO JOOR…
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At Last:- Pastor Kumuyi Suggests Lasting Solution To Boko Haram

The Deeper Life Bible Church on Monday said the various challenges facing Nigeria, including Boko Haram and Ebola outbreaks, require spiritual intervention from God and urged the people to move closer to God in this end-time.
The church also stressed that there is the need at the moment for leaders in position of authority to double their efforts in eradicating poverty, which is fast growing in the land.
It said the persistent terrorist attack in Nigeria has spiritual, social and economic foundation.
The State of Osun Overseer of the Church, Pastor John Adeniran, said this on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Head office of OSUN DEFENDER Newspaper, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo on the forthcoming International Crusade tagged: Explosion of Supernatural Miracles, to be presided over by the Church General Superintendent, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi.
The state overseer, who was represented by Pastor Fola Ajala, Overseer, Ife Zone, who led other members of the church during the visit, said most of the happenings in the world today are the evidence of the end-time.
He said: “All what is happening requires God’s intervention. It is a strong signal of the end time. It is like a track race, when it is about to end, the competitors will double their energy. Those in the Devil’s kingdom are also doubling their energy this time to win more souls. That is why it is important to be born again and accept Jesus Christ.
“A time is coming that human minds would be unable to imagine all these calamities, and the religious leaders must also continue making efforts to ensure that people are moving towards God for salvation.”
On the missing Chibok school girls, Pastor Ajayi said the Deeper Life Bible Church is concerned and worried, stressing that that is why the church always conduct special prayers every Friday for the safe return of the girls.
Ajayi said the church is expecting all Christian denominations at the programme, adding that they are so confident of good testimonies after the crusade.
He revealed that the church has concluded accommodation, security and other logistics for the international crusade holding at the Deeper Life Church Camp, Agunbelewo Area, Osogbo from tomorow till Monday.
Responding, the Managing Editor, OSUN DEFENDER, Mr Kola Olabisi, tasked religious leaders to be more committed to prayers to save the country from various challenges, which include diseases and insecurity.
He said Osun is blessed with leading spiritual leaders, which includes Pastor W F Kumuyi, Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the late Pastor Obadare among others, adding that Pastor Kumiyi’s visit would be another turning-point for the people.
The Managing Editor also pledged the support of the newspaper to the leadership of the church to give adequate publicity to the crusade, while Pastor Ajayi also led a prayer session for the success of the establishment.

Confirmed: Toke Makinwa And Bovi To Host The Prestigious Headies 2014

Toke Makinwaandpopular comedian, Bovihave been unveiled as hosts for this year’s edition of Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious music awards,The Headies. Themed“Feel the Passion…”, the 9th season of The Headies will hold on the 25th of October, 2014 and will feature some of the biggest performances and side attractions ever witnessed on the Headies stage.
Toke MakinwaandBoviwill join past hosts,Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, eLDee, Rita Dominic, MI, Omawumiamong other A-list celebrities who have graced the Headies stage as hosts. Continue below to see more photos.


The Headies, formally known as theHipHopWorld awardshas over the years recognized and celebrated notable achievements of buzzing artistes and entertainers in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
As the anticipation for the awards build up, nominees will be revealed later in the month as well as special performances for 2014. As with last year, the recently introduced category, The Best Alternative Song will be featured again this year.

Goldie’s Ghost Keeps Telling Me To Expose Her killers – Denrele + Video

TV personalityDenrelehad an exclusive chat onSaharaTVwith Fatima where he talked about his relationship with his closest friend late singerGoldie.
He talked about how they first met, good time and bad times..Then he disclosed details related to her death and after her death.
He said Goldie keeps appearing to him asking him why he is keeping her killers in the closet.
He also talked the arm robbery incident, how the armed men where demanding for gold thinking Goldie gave him her gold.
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15 Soldiers Get 4yrs Imprisonment For Refusing To Fight Boko Haram

15 Nigerian soldiers who refused orders from their superior to go to the war front and fight members of the insurgency group, Boko Haram in Adamawa state recently, were yesterday September 17th sentenced to 4 years imprisonment by a military court that sat at the 23rd Armoured Brigade in Yola in Adamawa state.
The sentenced soldiers who had been in detention for over three weeks were convicted on charges ranging from insubordination, dereliction of duty and refusal to undertake order assigned to them in the war against the sect members.

Guess Who: She’s A Nollywood Actress. Who Does She Look Like? [See Photo]

She’s A Nollywood Actress. Who Does She Look Like?
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Confession Time:- What Did You Really Miss About Your EX?

Wao! it’s honesty time, time to say the truth and be bold saying such, time to be frank and not be sentimental about the truth…
Kindly state that thing you really miss about your ex, it could be anything, trust me its wort saying, you never can tell how far you might help someone improve.
What Did You Really Miss About Your EX?
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Question Of The Day:- Why Do Girls Change So Drastically When They Gain Admission?

Many of you must have observed this or even experienced it.
Back in school then, there is a female friend we do talk almost everyday even on extra cool but the moment she gained admission she just switched off.
Her character changed, and all that.
So many guys also complain that their gals change after gaining admission into schools.
I dont know if to term it as one if the few ”madness” of the female species cos after a while they will come back to beg for forgiveness.
Whats your say on this?