Wizkid, Falz, Tekno, Adesua Etomi among the nominees for Future Awards

Also nominated are Nigerian footballers Kelechi Iheanacho and Odion Ighalo.

Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Falz, Tekno and Yemi Alade have been nominated for the 2016 Future Awards.

Nollywood act Adesua Etomi and media personality Stephanie Coker also made the nomination list which consists of 21 categories.
Wizkid, who is scheduled to perform at his Homecoming concert this December in Lagos, is nominated in the Young Person of the Year category alongside Hollywood star John Boyega.
Falz on his part is nominated in a rather strong Prize for Music category that also comprises Tekno, Yemi Alade, Kiss Daniel and Mr. Eazi.
Also nominated are Nigerian footballers Kelechi Iheanacho and Odion Ighalo in the Africa Prize in Sports category.
The award ceremony will hold on December 18, 2016, in Lagos.
See the full list of nominees below:

CATEGORY 1: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for Acting
Adesua Etomi
Somkele Iyamah Idhalama
Rahama Sadau
Seun Ajayi
Daniel K. Daniel

CATEGORY 2: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Fashion
Adebayo Oke-Lawal
Wanger Ayu
Ogugua Okonkwo
Jane Micheal Ekanem
Sandra Itu

CATEGORY 3: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty
Joycee Awojoodu
Kehinde Smith
Iroghama B. Obuoforibo
Olajide David ‘ST.OLA’ Okerayi
Theodora ‘Doranne’ Anne Mogo

CATEGORY 4: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music
Yemi Alade
Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade
Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana
Oluwatobiloba ‘Kiss Daniel’ Daniel Anidugbe
Augustine ‘Tekno’ Miles Kelechi

CATEGORY 5: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Professional Service
Ify Afe
Kenneth Okwor
Solomon Ojeagbase
Dr Salihu Dasuki Nakande
Chidiogo Akunyili

CATEGORY 6: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Business
Seun Sangoleye
Yasmin Bello-Osagie/Afua Osei
Seyi Abolaji
Ifeanyi Orajaka
Affiong William

CATEGORY 7: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Sports
Seye Ogunlewe
Odion Ighalo
Omolayo Bose
Kehinde Paul
Kelechi Iheanacho

CATEGORY 8: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education
Olumide Ogunlana and Chukwuwezam Obanor
Ezeakor Chineye
Arese Ugwu
Godwin Benson
Izunna Okafor

CATEGORY 9: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Technology
Shola Akinlade
Olaniran Abiola
Oluyomi Ojo
Andrew Airelobhegbei
Dele Bakare

CATEGORY 10: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for New Media
Tosin Ajibade
Femi Bakare and Adeyeri Michael
Ebenezer Wikina
Bizzle Osikoya
Bashir Ahmed

CATEGORY 11: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Media Enterprise
Bankole Oluwafemi
Adaora Mbelu
Bidemi Zakariyau
Fatima Togbe
Samuel Ajiboye

CATEGORY 12: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service
Asuquo Ekpenyong
Aliyu Giwa
Esther Agbarakwe
Obieze Nwanna Nzewunwa
Ruqayya Nasir Sani

CATEGORY 13: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts & Culture
Emmanuel Oyeleke
Ndidi Emiefele
Aderenle Sonariwo
Osa Okunkpolor
Eniola Idera Wunmi

CATEGORY 14: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Creative Professional
Obi ‘DJ Obi’ Ajuonuma
Florence ‘DJ Cuppy’ Ifeoluwa Otedola
Evans Akanno
Isioma Osaje
George Okoro

CATEGORY 15: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Advocacy
Wadi Ben-Hiki
Bukola Bolarinwa
Samson Itodo
Toks Bakare
Imrana Alhaji Buba

CATEGORY 16: The Future Awards Africa Prize in Agriculture
Julius Adewopo
Abamu Joseph
Shola Ladoja
Hamman Yerima Wabi
Ronke Aderinoye

CATEGORY 17: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for Screen Producer
Chukwuka Egorh/James Omokwe
Mary Remmy Njoku
Asurf Oluseyi
Adeola Oshikojo
Usman Ahmad Kabara

CATEGORY 18: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for Journalism
Fisayo Soyombo
Eromo Egbejule
Ogechi Ekeanyanwu
Yemisi Adegoke
Chika Sandra Oduah

CATEGORY 19: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for On Air Personality (Visual)
Bolanle Olukanni
Stephanie Coker
Ehis Okoguale
Chukwuebuka ‘Chuey chu’ Okoye
Victor Mathias

CATEGORY 20: The Future Awards and EbonyLife Prize for On Air Personality (Audio)
Rolake Bello
Ayo Thomson
Mohammed Yusuf Suleiman, (Mowiz)
Oluwakemi ‘Kemi Smallz’ Itari Catherine
Jennifer Nzewunwah

CATEGORY 21: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of the Year
Mark Okoye
Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun
John Boyega
Iyeh Kennedy
Dr. Oluwo Adedunmola

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Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, lands yet another brand ambassador deal

According to Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, 'We must now reach out to more women and indeed families on the need to embrace the use of liquefied gas.'

In addition to her endorsements with Knorr, Scanfrost, BO16 Hair and One Campaign, Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for the Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA).

At the unveiling, Omotola encouraged Nigerian women and families to start using gas instead of firewood and kerosene in preparing meals.

‘We must now reach out to more women and indeed families on the need to embrace the use of liquefied gas, which is cleaner, healthier, safer and even more cost effective.’ she said

Mr Dayo Adeshina, the President of NLPGA, was happy that Omotola was chosen as the brand ambassador as he said, ‘Omotola is a great addition to the fight for renewable energy and total conversion to liquefied petroleum gas in Nigeria.’

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In 2016, arts and entertainment contributed N54b to Nigeria’s GDP

This has come despite the entire economy shrinking by 2.24% since 2015

According to the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the arts and entertainment industry experienced a growth of 1.86% to 12.81% in the third quarter of the year, contributing N54b to the country’s GDP.

The report is done quarterly to provide information about the current economic status of the country.

The entire economy has shrunk by 2.24% since 2015 and receded by 0.18% from the previous quarter.

The arts and entertainment industry too experienced a recession as the growth seen in this quarter is 3.45% less than it was at this time last year.
One would imagine this decline in the entertainment industry to be as a result, of course, of the general economic conditions.

For entertainers, it has meant less shows and concerts in the early part of the year; as well as loss of juicy brand endorsement deals for several artistes.

However, going by the figures provided by the report, the tide seems to be turning for the better.

For full report, Click: here.

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Bollywood stars, Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt win big at Star Screen Awards 2016

Courtroom drama 'Pink' was also a big winner at the event with four awards.

The 23rd Star Screen Awards held on Sunday, December 4 and was hosted by actors, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

74-year-old Amitabh Bachchan received four awards, including Best Actor for Aditya, while actress Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for her role in ‘Udta Punjab’.
2016 courtroom drama Pink, produced by Shoojit Sircar, bagged four awards including Best Film and Best Editing.

See the full list of winners below:

Best Film:
Pink

Best Actor:
Amitabh Bachchan – Pink

Best Actress:
Alia Bhatt – Udta Punjab⁠

Best Director:
Ram Madhvani – Neerja

Critics Choice For Best Actor:
Sushant Singh Rajput – M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story

Critics Choice For Best Actress:
Swara Bhaskar – Nil Battey Sannata

Most promising Debut Director:
Tinu Suresh Desai – Rustom

Best Actor In A Comic Role:
Varun Dhawan – Dishoom

Best Child Artist:
Riya Shukla – Nil Battey Sannata

Best Newcomer (Male):
Jim Sarbh – Neerja; Harshvardhan Kapoor – Mirzya

Best Newcomer (Female):
Disha Patani – M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story

Best Supporting Actor: 

Rishi Kapoor – Kapoor & Sons

Best Supporting Actress:

Shabana Azmi – Neerja

Best Lyricist:

Amitabh Bhattacharya – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Best Music:

Pritam Chakraborty – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Best Playback Singer (Male):

Amit Mishra – Bulleya (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil)

Best Playback Singer (Female):

Palak Muchhal – Kaun Tujhe (M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story)

Best Choreography:

Bosco-Caesar – Kala Chashma (Baar Baar Dekho)

Best Editing:

Aditya Bannerji – Pink

Best Cinematography:

Anay Goswami – Fitoor

Best Action:

Jai Singh Nijjar – Shivaay

Best Story-Screenplay:

Saiwyn Quadras – Neerja

Best Dialogue:

Ritesh Shah – Pink

Star Plus Ki Nai Soch Award:

Alia Bhatt

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Rekha

Best Style Icon Award:

Deepika Padukone

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT: STAR SCREEN AWARDS 2016 WINNERS

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Drake’s ‘One Dance’ with Wizkid is the most streamed song on Spotify in 2016

The rapper's album 'Views' is also the most streamed album on the site.

Every year, Spotify releases an annual list of the most popular artistes, albums, and tracks.

For this year, Canadian rapper, Drake, has been named as the most streamed artiste of 2016 by Spotify with 4.7 billion streams.

Drake’s album, Views was also named Spotify’s most streamed album of 2016, and his hit ‘One Dance’ which features Nigerian superstar, Wizkid, and Filipino R&B singer, Kyla was named the most streamed track of 2016.
‘One Dance’ alone has been streamed 960 million times.

The song is now also Spotify’s most-streamed song of all time, and this has earned Drake and his co-writers an estimated $4.8m in royalties.
Meanwhile, Rihanna was named the most-streamed female artiste of 2016, for the second year in a row, ahead of Adele, Sia, Ariana Grande, and Beyonce.

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The reinvention of Lagos Bar Beach as the party capital of Nigeria

TLSP puts Lagos on the same pedestal with other cities like Miami, Ibiza and the Greek island, Ios where nonstop parties are looked forward to throughout the year.
The five-kilometre strip of road known as Ahmadu Bello Way on Victoria Island has seen many things since it was carved out of the Kuramo Waters in the late 1940s to the mid-50s.

If you’d listened to stories by older people that grew up in that era, you would have heard nostalgic tales about the sprawling waterfront and beach.

With palm trees and cabanas, the entirety of that road was white sands and blue waters.  It also was the site of several churches whose members would carry our prayer sessions by the water. Wole Soyinka‘s play Trials of Brother Jero was set on the Bar Beach.
However, by the ’70s, the idyllic nature of the waterfront had been broken by the continuous construction of the business district in the otherwise tranquil environment.
The fact that it was also used as an execution ground for the notorious armed robbers that bedeviled Lagos then was of no help to the tourism potential the place held.

It is said that in 1971 at the execution of the notorious Ishola Oyenusi, over 30,000 people were on the beach to witness the macabre sight.

After the perpetual ocean surges and flooding that plagued Ahmadu Bello Way in the last decade or so, along with the Eko Atlantic City that is literally coming out of the Atlantic Ocean, it is gradually becoming the new site of entertainment and tourism for Lagos and the whole West African coast.
In recent years it has played host to the annual One Lagos Fiesta on New Year’s Eve, that sees over a hundred thousand people usher in the new year with music and fireworks.

More recently, the All Africa Music Awards created a Music Village on the Bar Beach for its 2016 event.
But all that is incomparable with the two-day Lagos Street Party coming up today and tomorrow. An estimated 500,000 people are expected to have a massive street party over the course of 48 hours.
The appropriately named Lagos Street Party puts Lagos on the same pedestal with other cities like Miami, Ibiza and the Greek island,  where nonstop parties are looked forward to throughout the year. It further proves that Lagos is the place to be during the yuletide celebrations.

This epic celebration is organized by the Lagos State Government in conjunction with White Star Entertainment and will feature some of Nigeria’s finest entertainers including M.I Abaga, Olamide, Kaffy, Ice Prince, Phyno, DJs Spinall and Lambo; as well as activities that will make the two-day rave a must-attend.

For Lagosians and visitors who have had a long year and looking forward to the end of the year, there’s no better way to ‘turn up’.
‘We’re working with all the right partners, and doing everything according to global standards, to make sure visitors and Lagosians have the time of their lives,’

says Akin Akinyelure, Project Coordinator. The Lagos Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde further adds, ‘It’s a party for everybody. As a government, our mission is to establish a renowned commerce platform in Lagos that promotes culture, art and tourism in the entertainment eco-system.’
The Lagos Street Party has all the hallmarks of an international street rave and it is gratifying that on the same beach where only a few years ago seemed like a rundown eyesore on the Lagos map, is becoming an entertainment hotspot for Nigeria and Africa.
Beyond that, it is a testament of realization of the managers of the Lagos brand (in this case the Lagos State Government) that the power of Lagos lies in its ability to attract not only people seeking economic advancement because of the state’s financial buoyancy, or the capacity to provide the thrills that make life interesting to live, but most importantly, the capacity to continuously reinvent itself and deliver world class experiences, all the time.

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Prince Harry and Rihanna Takes HIV Test Together For World AIDS Day

Joining forces to create awareness for HIV testing, the pair who were spotted smiling at each other at a concert held in celebration of Barbados’ 50th independence anniversary earlier in the day, were pictured sitting side by side while getting their HIV tests done.
The pop star, who was obviously in pain as her blood was taken, covered it up with a cheeky tongue-out face.

Prince Harry, on the other hand, could not hide his grimace of pain as he courageously got his blood drawn for a second public HIV testing this year.

The two tested negative after waiting 20 minutes for the results to be out.

Speaking on the importance of getting tested earlier in the week, Harry and said, ‘I want to say to everyone who hadn’t been tested, get tested, regardless of who you are, your background, culture or religion.’

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Nigerian Rapper 'Vector' Reveals The Release Date Of His Next Album

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage name Vector tha Viper, is a Nigerian Hip hop artist. Vector has released two studio albums, his debut album State of Surprise (SOS) and The Second Coming. He is the voice behind the Sprite commercial that has aired on most radio stations across Nigeria since 2009. In anticipation of his second studio album, he released a mix tape titled "Bar Racks". He released his second studio album titled The Second Coming on 12 December 2012.
Vector's new yet to release album will be his third, He released 'State of Surprise' in 2010 and 'The Second Coming' in 2012.

Vector has now announced the release date of his third studio album Titled: Lafiaji, the album will be released on December 20, 2016 and comes after State of Surprise in 2010 and The Second Coming in 2012.
According to him, ‘Everyone will raise that L this December In Lagos! Africa to the world! Lagos Island to the world !! Anticipate Vectorthaviper Album Drop. A Different December.’

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Runtown Sued For N14m For Failing to Perform in Anambra

Runtown is being sued for N14.3m by an Anambra State youth association, Dynamic Minds League, over allegations that he failed to perform at their New Year’s Day carnival.

The association claim Runtown breached a contract to perform at a state-wide carnival that held on January 1, 2015 in Adazi-Nnukwu town, Anambra State after collecting N800,000. The fee was paid to Runtown through his record label, Eric Many Entertainment.

In the lawsuit filed before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, the group claim to have also lost revenue in terms of what it spent on printing fliers to promote the show’s tickets, flight tickets, and accommodation for the artiste and his manager.

‘Due to the absence of Runtown, the association lost millions of naira in expected profit and severe damage to its reputation which has a grave impact on the association’s ability to stage events, attract patrons and compete with rival carnival/show organisers in Anambra State and environs,’ the petitioner said.

Runtown, through his lawyer, has reportedly filed an initial opposition, stating lack of jurisdiction.

The case has been adjourned till January 25, 2017 for further hearing.

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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is back on-screen after 3 years

The 2005 AMAA Best Actress in a Supporting Role has featured in over 50 Nollywood films in her acting career that has lasted for two decades.

Alter Ego starring Omotola Jalade who’s been off screen for almost three years, is ready for release in 2017.

The Nollywood movie, directed by Moses Iwang, also stars Wale Ojo, Tina Mba, Francis Ochie, Elvina Ibru and Kunle Remi.

‘With this project you will either love me more or outrightly begin hate me… I’m doing something I’ve never done,’

the actress who’s been busy promoting her musician son, M.J Ekeinde, said in August.

The 2005 AMAA Best Actress in a Supporting Role has featured in over 50 Nollywood films in her acting career that has lasted for two decades.

Now that the wait is almost over, how excited are you to see Omosexy back on your screen?

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Kanye West Back Home With His Family But Still Under Treatment

Kanye West has now been discharged from  UCLA Medical Center after being admitted and treated for a a mental breakdown, He is now back at home with his wife, Kim Kardashian and children. However, he will continue to be treated for psychological issues in his resident.

The rapper was initially being treated for sleep deprivation when it was decided he needed to be admitted. This was days after his Saint Pablo tour was cancelled.

The month of November has always been a difficult month for Kanye as it usually triggers a nervous breakdown, because it is the month when his mother, Donda, died, precisely on November 10, 2007.

Therefore, it was no surprise that he suffered a mental breakdown; coupled with being weighed down constantly by the strain of touring, running his businesses and giving support to his wife who was robbed in Paris early in October.

We hope Kanye West returns to his normal state of well being, so that he can continue his great music carrer for his fans who adores him.

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Do you think Mariah Carey is really cheated on her ex fiance?

Mariah Carey seems to have moved on so quickly or is she Cheating on her ex-fiance?

 The Mariah and her billionaire fiance had earlier split in October following accusations of messing around with the same backup dancer who she had no qualms kissing publicly weeks later.

The singer was spotted kissing and making out with her back up dancer, Bryan Tanaka on a beach in Hawaii on Monday, November 27, 2016.

The diva and the 33-year-old were pictured all over themselves a they frolicked at the beach.

Since Carey's split from Parker, there has been different reports as to the reason for their split, amongst which is that the billionaire had been uncomfortable with the 46-year-old's relationship with Tanaka.

If this is true, the pair are definitely done hiding.

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Don Moen, Tope Alabi, others for ‘The Experience’

THE 11th edition of House on the Rock Church’s annual gospel concert. The Experience, has been scheduled to hold December 2 at the Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos, Nigeria.

With Revealing Jesus as its theme, organisers say that this year’s edition of the concert is no different as the line-up of both international and indigenous gospel artistes is already fuelling anticipation.

Expected to thrill guests at the concert are none other than Don Moen, Frank Edwards, Travis Greene, Tope Alabi, Micah Stampley, Cece Winans, Donnie Mcclurkin, Gabriel Eziaschi, Eno Michaels, Chioma Jesus, Nwando, Tim Godfrey, Midnight Crew, Smokey Norful and Samsong.

 “The purpose of this year’s edition is to further reach the world with the message of the Gospel of Christ, in a fashion so simple, yet effective. It is high time Christians stopped sitting in their corners and took centre stage to spread the Gospel of Jesus by truly Revealing Jesus” said, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor, House on the Rock Church.

The Experience, which is a free concert, has grown to become the most anticipated gospel music event in Africa among Christians and non-Christians alike. It is reckoned as the largest gathering of people in a gospel music concert. Pastor Paul Adefarasin has also reemphasized that everybody regardless of race, culture, religions or works of life, is invited to experience God at The Experience.

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Are Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa getting back together?

Wiz and Amber were married for three years, with their divorce finalized recently.

Amber Rose and her ex-husband, Wiz Khalifa were seen yesterday in California taking their son, Sebastian, to an early Thanksgiving Party in Studio City and it appears the former couple will be spending Thanksgiving together as a family.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope something good comes out of it.

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Flat Tummy Tea Celebrates FlavourN’Abania on his Birthday!

 Nigerian highlife singer and performer FlavourN’Abania clocked a vibrant 33 years old yesterday and we are very happy to celebrate him!

In honor of Mr. Flavour’s birthday, Flat Tummy Tea Nigeria is giving away 10 packs of Flat Tummy Tea to its most loyal fans!

To win a pack of Flat Tummy Tea with Moringa, head right on to @flattummytea.ng on Instagram to answer any of the 10 questions about Mr. Flavour! Each question answered correctly is accompanied with a pack of Flat Tummy Tea with Moringa, so you have 10 chances to win!

The giveaway starts at 10:00 am so hurry on and win!

Happy Birthday, FlavourN’Abania! Flat Tummy Tea Nigeria wishes you many more years in success and good health!

 o enjoy a flat tummy or even achieve Flavour’s delectable abs, you need an abdominal fat burner like Flat Tummy Tea with Moringa! Don’t try to lose belly fat without it!

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Ghanaian Supermodel, Hamamat Montia undergoes traditional bath for skin care

Supermodel, Hamamat Montia took to her IG to share with her fans how she was put through a northern traditional bath with the use of herbs, shea butter and among others. According to her, she says it's one of her secret regiments to maintaining her glowing dark skin.

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Toyin Aimakhu’s ex, Seun Egbegbe tries to steal N3m worth of iPhones

One wonders if Seun Egbegbe was hypnotised to steal the phones as it makes no sense for someone who’s acquired some wealth to steal what he can afford.

Movie producer and actress Toyin Aimakhu’s ex, Seun Egbegbe was arrested yesterday morning for trying to steal nine i Phones at Computer Village, Ikeja.

The nine items; seven pieces of iPhone 6s and two pieces of iPhone 7, are valued at about N3m going by the present selling price.

Seun had tried to flee the scene in a jeep after the incident, which happened around 10 a.m. yesterday morning, November 22, 2016, but passers-by were quick to nab him.

One wonders if Seun Egbegbe was hypnotised to steal the iPhones because it makes no sense for someone who’s acquired some wealth to steal what he can easily afford.

Seun and Toyin started dating less than three months after the actress separated from her husband of two years, Adeniyi Johnson over infidelity allegations last year.

Their romance ended in February this year following the actress’ kidnapping that was linked to the movie producer, who many say is a serial woman beater and jealous lover.

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Justin Bieber meets Messi, Neymar and Suarez in Barcelona

The singer not only got to watch the Barça players train but even got to join in with a kick around with the likes of Neymar Jr and Rafinha.

Award-winning singer Justin Bieber was a surprise guest during Barcelona’s training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper ahead of their UEFA Champions League game with Celtic in Glasgow.

He will be performing at Palau Sant Jordi, a 17,000-capacity multipurpose arena in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, November 22 as part of his Purpose World Tour final leg.

The singer not only got to watch the Barça players train but even got to join in with a kick around with the likes of Neymar Jr. and Rafinha.

Bieber also stopped by the club in 2011 when he got to chat with Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Thiago Alcantara who now plays for German club, Bayern Munich.

The 22-year-old was coming off winning four awards; Video of the Year for ‘Sorry’, Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artiste, Favourite Pop/Rock Song for ‘Love Yourself’ and Favourite Pop/Rock Album for Purpose, at the 2016 American Music Awards that held last night at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Korede Bello’s crush, Zahra Buhari is getting married to a Nigerian billionaire’s son

The two-legged wedding ceremonials will hold in Abuja and Maiduguri, where the groom’s family is based, between November 30 and December 4.

President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra will be getting married next month following the introduction between the Buhari and Indimi families at the Aso Villa, Abuja on Friday, November 18, 2016.

Her husband-to-be, Ahmed, is one of the children of Nigerian billionaire Mohammed Indimi whose source of wealth is oil. He is also on the board of his father’s company along with the other children.

The two-legged wedding ceremonials will hold in Abuja and Maiduguri, where the groom’s family is based, between November 30 and December 4.

Speaking to Lengthen in an interview, Korede Bello said his picture with the Nigerian president’s daughter, Zahra over a year ago that got the internet into a frenzy, was nothing but a ‘good picture’.

‘That was just a picture, it was a good picture, She’s a very nice person, she’s definitely passionate about Nigeria. I’m passionate about Nigeria. We’re friends, we’re cool.’

With that said, we hope the ‘Godwin’ hit maker will be billed to perform at their wedding.

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Afriff week 2016 ends with glamorous globe awards

After a week of screening over 150 movies and documentaries, including several workshop classes, the sixth African International Film Festival (AFRIFF)  came to an end with a star-studded globe award night which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel and Suits, Victoria Island Lagos.
The well-organised and coordinated award night was hosted by the talented Nollywood actress, Kemi Lala Akindoju and TV presenter, Uti Nwachukwu.
The event, which had was attended by celebrities and dignitaries from Africa and beyond, showcased the versatility of actors and actresses as it saw them leave their comfort zones.
There were duets and a mind-blowing tribute to the late Afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, by Gideon Okeke, which left the audience in complete awe and appreciation of the performance arts.
Big wins were also recorded. The closing movie, ’76, a movie about events that heralded and succeeded the Military coup d’état which led to the demise of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, and directed by Izu Ojukwu, won four awards including – Best Screenplay, Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Director.

Renowned Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, won Best Lead Actress for her role in the movie, 93 Days. Green White Green won the Oronto Douglas Award for best Nigerian film, while Ghanaian film maker and animator, Agorkoli Francis Brown, won best animation with a price tag of N200,000.
Other awards included cash awards to beneficiaries of the scholarship skills at University of Montana.

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Davido turns 24

The young artiste always looks good, but here are a few of our favourite photos of him.
Talented singer, Davido turns 24 yesterday and to celebrate him, here are 24 photos of him looking super dapper to make your day.

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’It is difficult to find true love’ – Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya says on celebrity marriage

The Mass Communication graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University got into acting in early 2000s without the approval of her father and stepmother.

Ronke Odusanya

is popularly known for her roles in Yoruba movies.

The actress, who previously dated Fuji singer Pasuma, believes celebrity marriages don’t work out because both parties are in the limelight.

‘One of the demerits of being in the limelight is that one finds it difficult to find true love. You can’t tell if that man or woman loves you for who you are or because you are a celebrity,’ she told Punch.

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CHIDINMA drops ‘Fallen in Love’ video

CASHING in on the reception her new release, Fallen in Love, garnered recently, songstress, Chidinma Ekile, has followed it up with the visuals for the track. Once again, she becomes the name on the lips of music lovers.

Mixed and mastered by her co-star, Simi, the song is currently gaining reviews and topping radio and TV music charts.

Shot in Soweto, South Africa by Godfather Productions, Chidinma brings on a high school romantic setting to deliver the theme of the song. Looking over a decade younger in her beautifully cropped hair, and school uniform, the beautiful singer expresses her love to the object of her interest along with some beautifully choreographed moves to complement the danceable rhythm of the song.

Chidinma’s ability to break age barriers by creating music that appeals to all generations is enviable and this has propelled her success in the music industry. The singer who has stated severally that her religion has influenced her music and personality enough to create music that inspires all generations has once again blown away the minds of music lovers and critics alike with Fallen in Love.

Simply known as Chidinma in music circles, the contemporary Afro pop singer, songwriter, performer, and recording artiste, since 2011 has worked with distinguished artistes like Sound Sultan,  Illbliss, Wizkid , Flavour Banky W, Tha Suspect and international acts like Awilo and Toofan.

 The singer has won a good number of prestigious awards including the KORA, NMVA to mention but a few. The songstress was also the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base official Naija Top chart. She has also been recognized in an impressive number of nominations including Channel O Music Video Awards, NEA, Headies, MTV Africa.

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I am ready for a new husband –KSB

How time flies. It is already ten years since popular gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best, parted ways with her ex-husband, Eddy Remedy but now the singer is ready to walk down the aisle again.
 

In an exclusive chat with DA-PLAYPOINT, the singer said having stayed as a single mother for a decade, she is ready to give marriage another shot. According to her, this month makes it 10 years since she took a walk from her former marriage.

She told Saturday Beats that the pact she had with God is to have a man by her side by the time she marks her 50th birthday.

She said, “I told God that when I am doing my 50th birthday, there must be a man beside me. That is the deal I struck with God. It is exactly ten years that I have been single, so I am ready now. I was waiting for my children to grow and become teenagers so that I would have given them all of my time so that there would not be divided attention between them and the new daddy or husband. Now I am through with all that, I am ready for a new husband.”

The singer who said it had not been easy praised God who has given her the grace to see her through trying times.

“It has been the ‘mega’ grace of God for me to do all I am involved with and still be a single mother. I ask myself if I am human sometimes because I combine a lot of things together. As we speak, I am at a rehearsal and before I left home, I had to make lunch, do the laundry and I would still check my children’s homework because their exam is coming up. I cannot afford to delegate duties when it comes to my children. What you want to see in the future is what you put in the picture now, so I can never be too busy for my children and my ministry. I am a church girl to the core. It has been the grace of God,” she said.

However, while many gospel singers frown against collaborating with secular singers, KSB, welcomes them with open arms. So far, she has collaborated with the likes of the late Da Grin, Terry G, MI, Ice Prince, to mention a few.

In a chat with DA- PLAYPOINT, the singer said that although she has been condemned a lot for featuring secular musicians in her songs, she is only doing the bidding of God.

She said, “The condemnation I have got from people because I collaborate with secular musicians has been ‘mega’ but there is an adage in Yoruba that says, ‘when you are commissioned to do a job, it is who sent you that you revere and not the person you are to deliver the message to’. This is because you are answerable to the person that gave you the assignment. In my case, such condemnation was expected but they were not the one that gave me the assignment. If God gives you an assignment and you carry it out, your reward is from the person that gave you the assignment.

“When I was singing praise, it was the assignment I got. When I was to do evangelistic music and also street-gospel, it was the assignment given to me that I was following. I am not answerable to anybody but God and since I am answerable to Him, my reward would come from Him and not man. I was able to take gospel music to some corners that other gospel musicians might not. I gave people songs that they could play beyond Sunday morning; people thanked me for providing gospel songs that can be played anytime and was not limited to just Sunday mornings. There were vacuums to be filled and I filled them; through that, the reward came along and heaven smiled on me. You just have to know your assignment and you have to be rugged and dogged about it.”

The multiple-award winning singer who hasn’t staged a church concert for about a decade told DA-PLAYPOINT that the reason is because she has faced other aspects of her ministry. She however spoke about her forthcoming concert and what fans should expect.

“For the first time, I would have an all-female worshippers on the line-up of my concert. Also, most of the female worshippers are lead singers from different churches. Many people do not know that Yinka Davies is a worshipper but she would be present to thrill the crowd on that day. My back-up singers of about 17 years ago would share the stage with me; the likes of Essence, Monique, Bola. They are all superstars now but we would share the stage together,” KSB said.

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RMD rocks playboy stint in ‘Three Wise Men’

HE is 55 years old, but veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo’s recent announcement as lead actor in the upcoming 2016 comedy-drama, Three Wise Men; scheduled for release December 9, shows that there’s still the boys’ game in him.

The actor stars alongside Zack Orji and Victor Olaotan in the movie where he portrays the character of Irikefe; a modern day Don Juan, who after three failed marriages retires and is determined to squander his entire retirement funds before his death so as to preclude his three children from inheriting anything belonging to him.

Zack Orji plays the character of Timi; a retiree and friend of Irikefe who is married to Regina (Tina Mba); a frigid woman with strong religious beliefs. Victor Olaotan on the other hand portrays the character of Tobore; a loving husband who takes utmost care of his bed-ridden wife. Out of boredom, Tobore joins Irikefe and Timi as they embark on streaks of hilarious escapades.

Directed by; Patience Oghre-Imobhio and produced by Opa Williams, Three Wise Men features an ensemble cast, including Ebere Okaro, Thelma Nwosu, Uche Nwaefuna, Akunna Nworgu, Stanley Edirin Isokoh and a host of others. The premiere of the movies, which comes up December 4 will feature some of the biggest industry names, according to the producers of the movie.

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2016 American Music Awards: See the full list of winners

Drake and Justin Bieber were the biggest winners of the night with four awards each, while Rihanna followed with three wins.

The 2016 annual American Music Awards happened on November 20 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah.

Canadian superstars, Drake and Justin Bieber were the biggest winners of the night with four awards each, while Rihanna followed with three wins.
Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, John Legend and more performed at the ceremony.
Check out the full winners list below. Winners’ names are in bold:

Artiste of the Year
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Carrie Underwood

Favourite Female Artiste — Pop/Rock
Adele
Selena Gomez
Rihanna

Favorite Artiste — Alternative Rock
Coldplay
Twenty One Pilots
X Ambassadors

Favourite Duo or Group — Country
Zac Brown Band
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion

Top Soundtrack
Purple Rain
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Suicide Squad: The Album

Favourite Artiste — Rap/Hip-Hop
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future

New Artiste of the Year Un-Leashed By T-Mobile
Alessia Cara
The Chainsmokers
DNCE
Shawn Mendes
Zayn

Favourite Song — Country
Florida Georgia Line, ‘H.O.L.Y’
Tim McGraw, ‘Humble And Kind’
Thomas Rhett, ‘Die A Happy Man’

Collaboration of the Year
The Chainsmokers featuring Daya, ‘Don’t Let Me Down’
Drake featuring Wizkid & Kyla, ‘One Dance’
Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Work From Home’
Rihanna featuring Drake, ‘Work’
Meghan Trainor featuring John Legend, ‘Like I’m Gonna Lose You’

Favourite Artiste — Electronic Dance Music
The Chainsmokers
Calvin Harris
Major Lazer

Favourite Album — Rap/Hip-Hop
Drake, Views
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Fetty Wap, Fetty Wap

Favourite Duo or Group — Pop/Rock
The Chainsmokers
DNCE
Twenty One Pilots

Tour of the Year
Beyoncé
Madonna
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

Video of the Year
Justin Bieber, ‘Sorry’
Desiigner, ‘Panda’
Rihanna featuring Drake, ‘Work’

Favourite Male Artiste — Pop/Rock
Justin Bieber
Drake
The Weeknd

Favourite Album — Pop/Rock
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Drake, Views

Favourite Song — Pop/Rock
Adele, ‘Hello’
Justin Bieber, ‘Love Yourself’
Drake Featuring Wizkid & Kyla, ‘One Dance’

Favourite Male Artiste — Country
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Blake Shelton

Favourite Female Artiste — Country
Kelsea Ballerini
Cam
Carrie Underwood

Favourite Album — Country
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Chris Stapleton, Traveller
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller

Favourite Song — Rap/Hip-Hop
Desiigner, ‘Panda’
Drake, ‘Hotline Bling’
Fetty Wap, ‘679’

Favourite Male Artiste — Soul/R&B
Chris Brown
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd

Favourite Female Artiste — Soul/R&B
Beyoncé
Janet Jackson
Rihanna

Favourite Album — Soul/R&B
Beyoncé, Lemonade
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L

Favourite Song — Soul/R&B
Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla, ‘One Dance’
Rihanna featuring Drake, ‘Work’
Bryson Tiller, ‘Don’t’

Favourite Artiste — Adult Contemporary
Adele
Rachel Platten
Meghan Trainor

Favourite Artiste — Latin
J Balvin
Enrique Iglesias
Nicky Jam

Favourite Artiste — Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
Chris Tomlin

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Dolapo Badmus: The Lagos State Police PRO helping Nigerian celebs

Lagos State Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus has proved herself as one of the most influential women of 2016

Dolapo Badmus

was appointed Lagos State Police PRO in January 2016 after serving in various parts of the country.

Since then, she’s proved herself as one of the most influential women of 2016.

The Accounting graduate of Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti and also a post-graduate degree holder in Public Administration, joined the Nigerian Police Force on 15 August, 2002, as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (Course 21 batch) trained at Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.

‘The only reason I think I am overcoming the challenges is that I have passion for my job; and whatever you are doing, you must have passion for it and whatever challenges you are having, will come like a burden for you and you have to overcome them,’ she told DA-PLAYPOINT News on her 14th year in the force.

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Olajumoke goes from no English to almost perfect English

From bread seller to model and speaker, Olajumoke Orisaguna has been working on her diction behind the scenes and the result so far is quite remarkable.

While not at the level of our IJGB people, you will agree after watching the video above that she’s come a long way. Who knows, she may be eyeing a role as a celebrity MC next.

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Harrysong dumps Five Star Music...starts own music label

Biggest shock of the month as Harrysong dumps Five Star Music to start his own music label.

There is about to be another artist/label drama/fight in the Nigerian entertainment industry. And this time, it's between Raggae Blues singer Harrysong and his Five Star Music label.

Late yesterday evening, Harrysong shared the poster on the left on his IG page, he didn't say what it was about but when Da-Playpoint went digging, we found out it was his own music label. Thing is, Harrysong still has a 2-year contract with Five Star Music and we hear Five Star Music will be coming for him...

We don't have all the details but according to someone in the know, Harrysong was unhappy with his contract and wanted out. Without informing Five Star, he started his own label.

A source close to the music label said he believes that the music label will take it up with Harrysong as they paid a lot of money to break his contract with his former music label, Kevin Luciano's Question Mark Records before they could even sign him and they have spent a lot of money on him and he still has contractual agreements with them until 2018.

Harrysong doesn't seem to care as he's already launched his own label.

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New music: Mc Galaxy - SHUPE (New dance 2016) + Instructional Video

Mc Galaxy a.k.a the King of New Dance is Africa is back with another new Dance titled Shupe.

After the successful introduction of Sekem Dance, Nek unek Dance, Komolopcholop Dance, Go Gaga Dance, Kukere and Your Waist Dance for Iyanaya,  He is back with a new Dance SHUPE to round up the year.

Mc Galaxy's Song Sekem was recently featured in Walt Disney's Latest Movie titled Queen of Katwe which starred Lupita Nyongo, David Oyelowo and top Movie stars.
Shupe is the latest song with a dance produced by Dj Coublon and Fiokee.

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ZENITH BANK CHRISTMAS OPENING CEREMONY

Yearly as always, Crowd gathered at Ajose Adeogun (EKO HOTEL
ROUND-ABOUT) yesterday as Zenith Bank Launched fireworks in the air to
Declare open their Decoration.

MERRY X-MAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE

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#Headies2016: Falz and Adesua Etomi unveiled as hosts

In a statement by the organisers of the award ceremony, 'The pair, chosen for their prowess and rare creativity, embody the theme of this year’s event 'create, think, recreate.'

Raving rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, a.k.a Falz The Bahd Guy, and Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi will host the 11th edition of The Headies.

In a statement by the organisers of the award ceremony, ‘The pair, chosen for their prowess and rare creativity, embody the theme of this year’s event ‘create, think, recreate.’
Falz and Adesua Etomi will go on to join past celebrity pairs like D’banj and Tana Adelana in 2007, Basketmouth and Dakore Egbuson in 2008, Banky W and Kemi Adetiba in 2009, Rita Dominic and Eldee in 2011, M.I Abaga and Omawumi in 2012, Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid in 2013, and Basketmouth and Toke Makinwa in 2014.

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Second Edition of Outstanding Young Achievers(OYA) awards will hold in Lagos this weekend

According to our previous post, Nigeria’s most outstanding young entrepreneurs, innovators and achievers will all be celebrated at the ceremony.

The 2016 edition of the Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards themed ‘Moving Forward’ will hold on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Bespoke Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

The award ceremony is aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s most outstanding young entrepreneurs, innovators and achievers.

Weeks ago, organisers released the full list of nominations where star personalities like Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Falz, Linda Ikeji, O.C Ukeje and others all got nods in different categories.

Head over to NETShop to get your tickets for the the event.

 

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Olamide’s concert to hold on December 26 in Lagos

According to the rapper, he boldly said: 'I'm fully charged for the concert this year, my battery is fully charged.'

Olamide performing at a recent show

 The third edition of YBNL rapper Olamide‘s concert is set to hold this December on Boxing Day.
The rapper revealed the night will be one to remember as he is fully prepped to make the 2016 edition of the concert a lot bigger than its sophomore which was held in December 2015.
Tagged ‘OLIC 3: Beast Mode III’, the concert will witness a one-of-a-kind performance as the rapper says, ‘I’m fully charged for the concert this year, my battery is fully charged.’

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"11 years together, 3rd wedding anniversary" - Peter Okoye & Lola Omotayo celebrate their love

Peter Okoye of Psquare and Lola Omotayo are celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary today, November 17. 2016. Lola shared on open letter of love to Peter, via her Instagram page. She wrote:

"To my dearest husband peterpsquare, happy anniversary. Ours has been a long journey filled with lessons and unique experiences that have shaped who we have become today. I am happy to say that we are now best friends besides everything else. I have learned to listen and respect you more and you have learned to appreciate me as I am. I thank you for treating me like a lady and for always being there for me. I thank you for providing for our family and for putting us first at all times. It is not easy being married to a musician as people only see the glamorous side of this life but refuse to realize that you are a human being first with feelings and needs just as any one else. 11years together is not a joke. I see the non-glamorous side of you and still love you as you come.I love you! May God continue to bless and protect us in Jesus Name!⚘

#3years #anniversary #peterandlola #Okoyes #blessed #parents #daddy #mummy #happyanniversary #november17th #11yearstogether #nobejoke"

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

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Basketmouth shares photos of dilapidated buildings at Queens barrack Apapa as he pleads with the govt to renovate it

The comedian took his Instagram page to lament on the horrible state of the Queens Barracks, Apapa, Lagos State. According to him, the buildings were built 56 years ago and have never been renovated. Read what he wrote below...

This is one of many dilapidated buildings/block in Queens barracks Apapa, built 56years ago with no single renovation or maintenance till date. A part of the building collapsed last week but thanks to God that nobody was hurt.

This barracks is worse than the Police college barracks that was renovated after Channels TV televised the situation. Please be our own channels TV to broadcast this until something is done. This barracks produced Joseph Yobo, Sule Ladipo, George Elawure and many more.

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Did Denrele secretly get married?

The media personality posted photos of himself with a woman clad in a bridal dress.
Controversial TV personality, Denrele Edun, who refers to himself as a ‘diva’ and dresses in female clothing, shocked many when he posted photos of himself and his ‘bride’.

His interesting caption, ‘A good WIFE is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night. About time I got married… ♥️♥️My Heartbeat’ led fans wondering if he’d secretly gotten hitched.

Stop trying to fool us, Denrele. We know it’s just a movie scene, but you sure do look dapper in that suit.

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QuiloxFight: Oritsefemi swallows pride, apologises to Shina Peller

Oritsefemi swallows pride, apologies to Shina Peller. The singer has also said he will take up the hospital bills of the injured bouncer from the incident.

 The Friday, November 11, 2016 brawl at Quilox nightclub now looks to be dead and buried.

This comes after Oritsefemi finally swallowed his pride and apologised to the nightclub for his actions and also offered to take full responsibility for the hospital bills of the injured bouncer, Iliyasu.
His apology comes barely 24 hours after he shared a statement from a hospital bed claiming he’s recovering from internal injuries.

Here is his apology below…
‘Shina Peller remains my boss, my friend and a brother for life. I know you will never ask any one to mob me. It’s never your fault neither your management team, I’ve chilled with you home and abroad, you are a cool-hearted person.

Nigerian singer, Rocksteady gives an eyewitness account of what happened
‘You’ve been good to every one you have come across. I don’t know where this is coming from but have accepted it as a very deep lesson from the almighty ‘amuwa olorun ni’. In any way I have offended you please forgive me and let our relationship remain stronger.
‘For the injured bouncer I will take good responsibility for his health condition and always check on him as so many people have also paid me a visit here in the hospital and also my well-wishers on social media. I thank you guys for forgiving me.
‘Iliasu ‘the injured bouncer’ is also my brother from the same hood ‘Ajegunle city’. I feel his pain also. How I wish he wasn’t the victim he wouldn’t have let any one touch me because I know him to be a very gallant dude ever.

Check out bloody photos of the injured bouncer, Iliyasu
‘My people I’m deeply sorry for all that happened, I promise to be the most gentle human being living on this earth regardless any circumstances. Quilox nite club remain my home, our house, your own Na still your own. Jah love, Thanks.’

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UPCOMING: OYA AWARDS 2016

The official nominee list have been unveiled; votes for Oya Awards are currently pouring in and will end on 10th November 2016. This edition of  the awards themed “Moving Forward” is aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s  most outstanding young entrepreneurs, innovators and achievers who will be celebrated at:…
Venue: Bespoke Event centre Lekki
Date: November 20th, 2016
Time: (Red Carpet) 5:00pm

Get your ticket at :  NETSHOP

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It’s 48 hours to Femi Kuti’s ‘Live In Abuja’ concert

Femi Kuti and the Positive Force band will be performing some of his most recent hits along with classic tunes at the Sheraton Hotel, Ladi Kwali Way, Abuja.

In about 48-hours from now, afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti will headline a live concert in Abuja.

The event, packaged by Chocolate City Group with support from Etisalat Nigeria, is targeted at consumers with a fine taste for live music experiences.
Femi, who has toured extensively throughout Europe, America and Africa with his Positive Force band, has performed in major cities of the world including Lagos, London, Paris, New York, Glasgow and Glastonbury.

He has also collaborated with major international acts such as American artistes Common, Macy Gray, Nile Rodgers and D’Angelo, as well as Nigerian stars Wizkid and 2Baba.

Femi Kuti and the Positive Force band will be in Abuja on November 18, 2016, performing some of his most recent hits along with classic tunes at the Sheraton Hotel, Ladi Kwali Way.
He’ll be supported on stage by other acts like Jesse Jagz, Ric Hassani, Jahmal, Niniola, and Ruby Gyang.
Tickets for the event are N3,000 for Bronze, N10,000 for Silver, and N400,000 for a table for 10; all available at NETShop.

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‘Why my UK tour didn’t hold’ – D’banj

Bangalee was scheduled to perform alongside Tekno in Manchester, Birmingham and London.

D’banj‘s highly publicised tour of the United Kingdom, earlier scheduled for Manchester on November 11, Birmingham on November 12 and London on November 13, 2016, has failed to hold.

The tour was to be his first performance in UK in almost four years and was meant to be hosted by Capital Xtra’s DJ Abrantee with support performance from Tekno.

In an exclusive chat with Thenetng, D’banj confirmed and explained why the tour didn’t hold.

In his words, ‘The promoters promised to secure the work permit and apparently didn’t and wanted me to perform without one and I couldn’t.’

He’s however yet to confirm new dates and locations for the tour.

D’banj, who is currently in UK, received the BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at the British House of Parliament in Westminster, London From Lord John Bird a few days ago

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This will make you feel old: Benita Okojie is getting married

In the late 90’s, Benita Okojie emerged on the music scene, rosy cheeked and full of innocence as she crooned ‘Osamudiamen….’ She was only 12 and it seemed she was never going to grow up.

Well, ‘little Benita’ is not so little anymore. She reappeared in the media couple of years ago looking all grown up, talking about graduating from university and getting married in the future.

That future has arrived. Few hours ago, it was reported that she was getting married to a long-term boyfriend later this month.

Married. Benita Okojie is getting married. At the appropriate age of 27, it shouldn’t raise any eyebrows.

But for many of us that saw her in her childhood, it certainly feels just like yesterday. And it makes us feel very old.
Congratulations Benita!

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Comedian Seyi Law declares his interest to run for president in 2019

The comedian took to his Instagram and twitter page to declare his interest in running for president come 2019. According to him, it's time we vote for shift and change the status quo. Why aim low when you can aim high? I believe that the status quo must change for Nigeria to regain its place as a force to reckon with. The energy and knowledge of the Nigerian Youth must be put to positive use.


It is time we acknowledged the ingenuity of our vibrant men and women to ensure proper representation at the different levels of governance and not mere reduction to PAs and SAs.
We must ensure we retain our best brains in the country and adequately make provision to reform our educational institutions, healthcare system and industries. Our ways of learning must change to meet required standard.

I am ALETILE OLUWASEYITAN LAWRENCE aka SEYILAW and I am running for the highest office in the land in 2019.

#SEYILAW2019 #VOTESHIFT#SEYILAW4PRESIDENT

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