Tuesday 26 March 2013

Comedian Sheddi Baba runs mad

We got this from Hazeez Balogun's Blog. My concern about the comedian who is a very good friend of mine started when I saw his Facebook profile which read that he was dead. It was written in second person, so I took it very seriously. I know that as a comedian, he may be trying to play a very expensive joke. But I still thought death was too much to joke about. I decided to call his phone which he did not pick. I left him a message asking why his fb page said he was dead. I was expecting a funny reply like, "Got you"!!! or something like that. But the response I got got me more worried. He sent to me, "Hazeez M̶̲̥̅γ̲̣̣̥ Brother! They can only kill d flesh but not d spirit." I did not even know how to respond to that. I have been trying to reach him since then but he wont respond.
Just today, his brother left this message
"I will like to use dis opportunity to humbly beg and plead to everyone to please ignore all messages pasted by Sheddi Baba. Am the younger brother to Sheddi Baba..I can't really xpose what his going tru right now, but pls put him in prayers and God will bless u..i have read all the message he posted so i have to collect his password and delete all. Thanks and God bless u as u keep praying.!!!"
Now that is scary. I will try and get to his house to know whats going on. meanwhile do pray for him

Fran and Tunde Kuboye’s son, Baba T, launches musical career


Coming from a background steeped in music, it didn’t come as any surprise that Babatunmida Kuboye, the middle child of renowned jazz duo, Tunde and Fran Kuboye (Fran died in 1997), has decided to launch a professional music career. Though Baba, as he prefers to be called by fans and friends, has always been on the periphery of the music industry by virtue of his regular sessions at his parents’ popular Jazz 38 Club with The Extended Family Band, even releasing an album to lukewarm reception years back; the gangling and gregarious London based RF Engineer is now musically and mentally enamoured to give established Nigerian music stars a run for their talent and artistry.
He is coming to the scene with a banging new single titled, Baba De Baba, accompanied with a multi-million naira video shot on location in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Despite the fact that he only has one single at the moment, Baba is upbeat about his chances of scaling through whatever challenges that he may encounter on his path as a professional musician. He expects people to have same amount of fun he had when he first listened to his latest single and says that his guiding principle is to have fun in whatever he ventures into.
“I have been exposed to some of the good and bad sides of the industry by virtue of my background. I have also had some experience whilst doing my own music. Whilst nothing can ever fully prepare one for the wonderful world of the music industry, I like to think I have a good support system and experience to deal with what comes my way.” Speaking further, he says, “My guiding principle in doing music is that it should always be fun! I had fun making the track. From the composition to the recording in the UK to the video shoot out in Florida, I think that comes across in the song itself. My hope is that people will have the same amount of fun I had whilst they watch and listen to it.”

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Next Movie star GM resigns


Just few months after he was employed to take over the running of Sola Fajobi created Next Movie Star(NMS), actor, Sam Uche Anyamele has quit the company as the General Manager. He did not give a concrete reason for leaving but there are talks that there had been some altercations between him and the owner of the reality show franchise. 
The actor, who was meant to take over the preparation and organization of the 2013 edition of the Next Movie Star realty show, has since moved on with his acting career and looking forward to a more rewarding career. We hear that he was asked to produce a plan for this year’s NMS but since her was given the position, he was yet to create any solid plan for the popular show.
Friends of Sam explained that he resigned to focus more on his acting career. This reason did not hold much water, since he was aware of his acting career before accepting the job in the first place.  The management of the Next Movie Star we hear are shopping for a replacement for the actor as Sola Fajobi is said to have busied himself with creation of more soap operas in recent time.

Monday 25 March 2013

Omawumi set to release second album


Over years of wait, fans of music diva, Omawumi Megbele who is simply known as Omawumi can now heave a sigh of release as she is finally ready to drop her second album. The artiste came to fame six years ago after becoming the second runner-up at the MTN Project talent hunt. Her first album, Super woman was widely accepted and simply shot her into super stardom. 
In April her second album which she titles, The Lasso of truth will be released at a high level concert in Lagos. On why she chose the name for her album she says, “It will be titled, Lasso of Truth. My last album was titled Wonder Woman and in the story about the comic character, she has a lasso with which she whips and forces victims to tell the truth. That is what I am about as an artiste and it reflects in my songs too.”

Thursday 21 March 2013

DSTV gets new channel


(Press Release)
DStv is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new channel in April. From Tuesday 9 April,         Fox will be a new addition to the DStv Premium bouquet and will be available in both HD and SD as simulcast on channel 125. The 24 hour channel will introduce viewers to an offering of the best international fiction series of the moment, including drama and comedy.
Viewers can look forward to a number of series on the channel such as Falling Skies, The Walking Dead, The Transporter, The Simpsons, House of Payne and Cougar Town. Key shows viewers can look out for include:
A new reality series, Being Mandela, which follows Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Swati Dlamini, granddaughters of world renowned icon and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. The sisters invite DStv viewers on a journey into their busy lives and most importantly viewers will get to see the highs and lows of being a Mandela.

Exclusive pictures of P-Square in Malawi

P-Square was in Malawi last weekend and the Linlongwe Polo ground was packed full with fans. Here are exclusive pictures from the show.
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Jesse Jaggs dumps Chocolate City

Though we are yet to get details. we can confirm to you that singer-producer, Jesse Jaggs has called it quits with his record label, Chocolate city. Here is his official statement:

To whom it may concern:
I, Jesse Garba Abaga (also known as “Jesse Jagz”) an artist formerly signed to Chocolate City Music label hereby wishes to notify my fans and the general public about my voluntary exit from the label.
After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at Jesse Jagz Nation. I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Any further information will be passed across through my publicist but until then, have a good day. Look out for my sophomore album JagZNation Vol. 1 coming out in July 2013.

Gosporella host biggest Easter Family Funfest

Nigeria's foremost gospel DJ, Dj Gosporella is set once again to host the annual Easter event. He promises it is the biggest family event. Tagged GOSPORELLA FAMILY FUNFEST it is to hold on Easter Sunday 31st March @ HICC HALL, Gbagada expressway, in Lagos.  According to him, Tickets prices are1k kids/ 3k regular/ 5k vip/ and VIP 50k (table of 5).
"We have gotten better at creating a gospel experience for music lover. This year we will be having very top acts on the Bill. Mike Aremu will be there, Segun Obe will be there Bouqui and so much more. Already the tickets are selling fast," Gosporella said in a chat. Also performing at the event are, Koffi, Tim Gofferey and Nikki Laoye. also making a big come back at the event is Soul-E. Remember him?

You could also Visit www.jumia.com for discounted tickets or call 0809 222 2228 to buy.

Wednesday 20 March 2013

Celebrity Designer Remi helps out Red Cross on Birthday

Yesterday was the birthday of celebrity designer, Remi Buttons. Before the day, she had asked friends and family not to send her birthday gifts, instead they should send donations for the less priveledged. true to her words, on her bday, she stormed the Red Cross Camp in Lagos with supplies for the children. she was accompanied by friend and client, Denrele Edun. Like she had wanted, there was smiles on the face of the children.

Big plans for Fred Amata’s 50th birthday


Preparations are already on high gear as friends and colleagues gets set for the celebration of Nollywood actor-director, Fred Amata, who would turn 50 on May 16, 2013. With Nollywood being so young, there are very few of the actors who have attained the age.
Sources disclosed that an extravagant 50th birthday celebration in the month of May is been prepared for the member of the Amata clan. Meanwhile, Fred’s alleged lover, Maureen Mor-Okonkwo, who has been wooing Fred’s friends and colleagues to join the committee of planners. The planning committee, which is facilitated by Mor are currently considering a novelty football match, a show and dinner as part of activities to celebrate the actor’s birthday.
In a chat, Fred said, ‘I am indeed grateful to God for keeping me and my family all through these fifty long years. Most of the planning stage is being handled by my friends, some of the details are still unknown to me, but when they let me know I will also let you know.’ He did not mention anything about the party or it’s organisers

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Deji Falope bares mind on Goldie

Many do not know that Tv presenter and producer, Deji Falope and late singer Goldie were cousins. He had remained silent since. I think. he decided to have some sort of closure by writing this. We got this piece from his publicist
I just installed MS 2013 on my laptop and I thought, I have not written in years, what the heck, scribble n edit later, if ever.

I have seen a goon number of pieces about Goldie in various media. I was shocked by her passing. More shocked than I expected. Those who know me say I am “unemotional” I think I really just have disciplined control over my thoughts and actions and expressions. However, for the first time in years, I was lost. Lost because didn’t know what to do or think or even how to feel.
I hardly cry, I dispel any emotion that comes close and I suck it up. The last time I cried was shortly after meeting my father who left all 4 kids with my mother for about twenty years, when I finally saw him when I was 3 years old, I wasn’t mad, I wasn’t angry, I was curious, I had one question: Why? I wasn’t sure what specific question I was asking or even what response I expected. Honestly I didn’t even have the courage to ask out loud.

Nigerian named Global World leader 2013


Senior Vice President & Managing Director of African multimedia powerhouse Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa (formerly MTV Networks Africa), has been named by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a 2013 Young Global Leader (YGL).
The Young Global Leader award is an honour bestowed by the World Economic Forum each year to recognise the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40, nominated from around the world.
A nomination is described by the WEF as “…recognition of your record of professional accomplishments, your commitment to society and your potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through your inspiring leadership”.
Okosi was named by the Selection Committee, chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which screened thousands of potential young leaders from every region of the world and from a myriad of disciplines and sectors.Okosi will become an active member of The Forum of Young Global Leaders, a global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with the goal of significantly impacting world affairs and shaping the global agenda. To achieve its mission, the FYGL acts as a platform for young leaders to be both a voice for the future in global thought processes and a catalyst for joint action when appropriate. Together, its community members form a powerful international force for the global common good.

Cecil Hammond gets 'Locked down'

The biggest and most attended monthly celebrity event  "LOCK DOWN NITE WIT NAIJA CELEBS" on the mainland is back with a bang. Precisely on Saturday 30th of March 2012 at Rumours Night club GRA Ikeja, Lagos the biggest show promoter and entertainment guru in the Nigerian entertainment industry CECIL HAMMOND would be hosted. Cecil is the boss of Flytyme entertainment and has successfully risen to the top of his game. Since the birth of “Lockdown Nite with Naija celebrities” in August 2012, the monthly celeb party has played host to several top hip hop acts and entertainers in the industry. It has since been the one stop night out that celebrities and fun seekers on the mainland axis of Lagos look up to, and sincerely it has been a roller coaster of success and unparalleled fun. The first three editions held at The Place Night Club located on Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, and subsequently relocated to Club Rumours located on Oduduwa Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. The organisers of the monthly celebrity gig ‘Been There Entertainment’, have over the last 8 months hosted Mavin record’s first lady Tiwa Savage alongside label mates Dr Sid, Wande Coal and D’Prince.
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