Unmarried friends

When asked by an Encomium magazine reporter what will change about her now that she's married and just had a baby, Maryam, the new wife of dance hall artiste, African China replied "I will keep away from my old friends that are not married and face my family squarely."

When asked "Do you think old unmarried friends will stop you from taking care of your family properly, she replied "Not really, they won't hinder me. I'm just not who I used to be. I don't want to have divided attention from my family. My family comes first now"

When we read things like this, we can't help but LOL. How can you be enlightened and say things like this?

Is there anything remotely wrong with being married and having unmarried friends?

What is Style? + Koko Mansion Evictees

When asked what Style is, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, former most beautiful girl in Nigeria, who I think is one of the best dressed ladies in this country, said

"Style to me is not something that is cultivated. It is something that is inborn and comes out with time. When you begin to grow older, style comes naturally and you just begin to discover your own kind of style"



What stood out for me was; Style is not cultivated, it's inborn.

Is it really? Then why the hell wasn't I born with it...lol

But seriously is Style inborn or some people just happen to have really good stylists/designers or grow into their own over time, or see a lot on TV and fashion mags to copy from? (guilty! :-))!
What do you guys think?

Speaking of Style and dressing fab, for the first time ever, I made Encomium magazine's best dressed list. Hmmm, I was rocking mehn...lol. It was myself, Omowunmi Akinnifessi, Stephanie Okereke, and Uche Jumbo. From the Guinness 250 outing.


Koko Mansion Evictions
Moving on to other things, two contestants have been evicted from Koko Mansion...
They are...Rekana and Victoria.


Rekana Sharon Ojong “ I guess I was able to cope with the demands of being isolated with 11 strangers in the mansion, because I kept my eyes fixed on the goal” Rekana began, “the 5 million naira prize and the opportunity to be classified as an ideal Nigerian woman was my primary motivation – but after a while the education we were getting in the mansion became the major motivation – we were taught several things such that we learned how to manage a home on budget, we were tutored by Grace Oforiokuma from Style and Grace, and we received countless lessons in poise, elocution, etiquettes, and even how to tie gele – but more significantly I learned how to live with other people, and how to control my temper”

On who should win “at first I was thinking Rita, but when I thought about it – I discovered that Rita needs a great deal of polishing before she can possess the qualities of an ideal woman – since then, I’ve come to believe that Bolanle deserves my vote because she is intelligent, smart, well-spoken, and beautiful – so I’d be campaigning for Bolanle.


Victoria Oloye on being evicted "I can’t be angry at D’banj, because I know it wasn’t up to him – the viewers had voted, and whoever had the least number of votes had to leave – I was found guilty, so it was okay for me to leave”

On who should win "I’d cast my vote for Chidinma any day – any time, because she’s a kind-hearted and virtuous woman, despite the fact that she’s not perfect, she exercises a very high tolerance level when dealing with conflicts in the mansion – she also tries to advise you on how to do things better, but the best part is that despite the fact that she’s from a privileged family, she hardly puts on any airs, and I believe that’s how an ideal woman should be”.


Photo of the day

A very stylish Mariah Carey...love her look here. Too Fab!

Paul Play down with cancer

Paul play down with cancer – Chilee Agunanna (Encomium magazine)

Hospitalized in South Africa, colleagues pray for quick recovery

Reports coming from South Africa are not pleasant for the Nigerian music industry. Paul play Dairo, son of the late Juju music legend, IK Dairo, was allegedly diagnosed with cancer of the kidney while in South Africa to shoot some music videos.

An emergency operation was immediately performed for the removal of the cancerous lump and he is now recuperating under the watchful eyes of his family, while the video shoots have been put on hold.

His cancer was still in its early stages and the operation was successful.

Thank God for his mercies.

Religious violence in the north

Oh dear, I don't know how many of you have read this. Religious violence in the Northern part of Nigeria which started in Bauchi on Sunday, has spread to Kano, Borno, Maiduguri and Yobe leaving over 150 people dead in two days. A totally sad thing to happen in our nation.

Read the story below.

Nigerian 'Taliban' offensive leaves 150 dead
Islamic group opposed to western education, Boko Haram, launches attacks across four northern provinces


Dead Nigerians are brought to a police station in the northeastern city of Bauchi after a gun battle in the early morning. Photograph: Ardo Hazzad/Reuters.

A self-styled "Taliban" intent on imposing sharia law on all Nigerians widened its offensive yesterday in violence that has left 150 people dead.

Boko Haram, an Islamic group opposed to western education, has launched attacks across four northern provinces over the last two days and declared its intention to fight to the death.

Civilians were pulled from their cars and shot, their corpses then left scattered around the streets, witnesses told the BBC. Its reporter counted 100 bodies, mostly those of militants, near police headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno state. The police and army were on patrol, firing into the air, as hundreds of people fled their homes.

Witnesses said a separate gun battle raged for hours in Potiskum, Yobe state, where members of Boko Haram chanted "God is great!" as they set a police station ablaze. Two people were confirmed dead and the police made 23 arrests.

Three people were killed and more than 33 arrested in Wudil, 12 miles from Kano, the biggest city in northern Nigeria, while the town's senior police officer was wounded.

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, has more than 200 ethnic groups and is roughly equally split between Christians and Muslims. The predominantly Muslim north has progressively ushered in a stricter enforcement of sharia law since 2000.

Boko Haram, which models itself on the Taliban but has no known link, began its string of attacks in the northeastern city of Bauchi on Sunday after some of its members were arrested.
Around 70 militants armed with guns and grenades targeted a police station but were driven back by officers and soliders who then raided neighbourhoods, resulting in at least 55 deaths and up to 200 arrests. The Bauchi state governor imposed a night-time curfew as a result.

Ustaz Mohammed Yusuf, leader of Boko Haram, which literally means "education is prohibited", claimed that the government had been targeting his followers and they would never surrender.

He told Nigeria's Daily Trust newspaper: "What I said previously that we are going to be attacked by the authorities has manifested itself in Bauchi, where about 40 of our brothers were killed, their mosque and homes burnt down completely and several others were injured and about 100 are presently in detention. Therefore, we will not agree with this kind of humiliation, we are ready to die together with our brothers and we would never concede to non-belief in Allah."

He added: "I will not give myself up. If Allah wishes, they will arrest me; if Allah does not wish, they will never arrest me. But I will never give up myself, not after 37 of my followers are killed in Bauchi. Is it right to kill them, is it right to shoot human beings? To surrender myself means what they did is right. Therefore, we are ready to fight to die.
"Democracy and the current system of education must be changed otherwise this war that is yet to start would continue for long."

Bauchi, Yobe, Borno and Kano are among the 12 of Nigeria's 36 states that started a stricter enforcement of Islamic law in 2000 – a decision that has alienated sizeable Christian minorities and sparked bouts of sectarian violence that has killed thousands.

Clashes in Bauchi in February killed at least 11 people and wounded dozens. A Muslim group attacked Christians and burned churches in reprisals over the burning of two mosques, which Muslims blamed on Christians.

Last November, more than 700 people were killed in two days of fighting in the central city of Jos after a disputed election triggered the worst fighting between Muslim and Christian gangs in years.

Boko Haram is not connected to the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, the prominent rebel group responsible for a campaign of violence that has battered Africa's biggest energy sector, located in Nigeria, since early 2006.

Source: Guardian UK.
God help us...

My Worries...

About a month ago or so, a very good friend of mine who’s also a dedicated reader of this blog told me that I’m not as open as I used to be in my writings. For those who have been reading my blog since 07, you will recall I used to be very open about the happenings in my life. I could write about anything with no fears. Like I always say and one of the reasons I’m comfortable being a blogger and exposing myself to the world is; there’s no truth you can write about me that I can’t write about myself. Forget some people writing stuff about me that aren’t true; when it comes to the truth and very intimate details about my life, I can be very open. But after I started hearing, she talks too much, she’s a careless writer and after Encomium magazine started calling me garrulous Linda (go check the dictionary meaning of garrulous -not nice), I kind of decided to be a bit more careful about the sort of info I put on the web. I started holding back a little; not giving most of myself.

I miss writing that way, just as I am sure some of you miss reading Linda’s sincere thoughts. So we will do it with this post. I am going to be as open as I once was; and for those who are new to my blog, I hope I don’t shock you too much. When I want to be open, I go all out, so brace yourselves :-).

I call this my worries. We all have worries. No matter how much we try to pretend or push it aside, there are people, things and issues in our lives that keep us from attaining that ultimate happiness. I am not talking about worries that lead to depression, anger, frustration, deep fear or confusion; just that tiny bit of ‘something’ that refuses to go away until you deal with it.

I am going to deal with mine by writing about it here
Here are present worries and I write this with all sincerity...

*I am worried about being single...I will be 29 in a couple of months and I am not close to being married. There have been suitors naturally; in fact I recently turned down an expensive ring; and I did that because I realised I was more interested in the ring than the man. When he said spend the night with me, I sighed. Then I thought; if I can’t imagine spending a night with him, how in the world can I spend my forever with him? When I explained it to a friend, she said to give it a chance; he will grow on you she promised. Grow on me? If he hasn’t grown on me in five months, I don’t see how he will grow on me in five years. But then again, I’ve always been worried I am too naive. Maybe that’s the way it works? Maybe sparks, passion and being insanely in love with someone before you marry them aren’t that common in real life? Maybe it only happens in romantic movies and pages of romantic novels? Someone told me that love is not the biggest factor for people getting married these days. Should I marry someone I don’t love and expect him to grow on me? What if that never happens? And the biggest issue with me is that I am built in a way that I can’t let a man I’m not convinced I am ‘in love’ with, touch me. So how does that work for me? How do I let him in? I want it all, the fireworks, the burning passion, the ‘madness’ et al, before settling down. I want to love a man beyond telling, beyond everything, before saying ‘I do’. I am worried I am looking for much more than there is to find. *

*I am worried I’ve never been in love. Have I believed I was in love? Yes! Have I been infatuated? A few times! But have I ever really been in love? If you’d asked me this a year or two ago, I probably would have said yes. But now I’m not so sure. Early this year I watched ‘Madea’s Family Reunion’ and there was this scene towards the end of the movie where Boris Kodjoe’s character said some things to his female love interest. He said a lot, but what stood out for me was when he looked deep into her eyes and said “I pray for you before I pray for myself. And when I am with you, my world is okay’. I’ve never looked into any man’s eyes and felt that way. I’ve never prayed about a particular man, ever. I mean I pray about finding Mr Right and stuff, but I’ve never taken a name to God. No man has ever had that strong effect on me. I’ve gone on a few dates with guys and when I’m sitting across them in a restaurant, half the time I can’t wait to leave, some I’ve enjoyed being with, in fact one I enjoyed kissing, but there was always something missing. You know that feeling of being so in love you can’t swallow food when you are around them because you have no appetite; they’re food enough for you. You are so crazy about someone your heart is filled with thoughts of them, even when you are with them. You feel like you can’t go another day without seeing or talking to them. I’ve never felt that way before and that’s what I am looking for. If you have found love and truly feel this way about your partner, then count yourself lucky and do everything in your power to hold onto that love. Because what you’ve found is still a dream for some of us. *

*I am worried about sex...or the lack of it. I haven’t had sex in a couple of years now. OK, press STOP. Rewind. Does couple mean two? If yes, then that’s what I mean. If no, then I meant to say two years. That’s wild huh? And probably unbelievable, but it’s true. That’s out of choice really. Good men and true love may be scarce but not d**ks. Oh, you can get that anytime. Men will gladly offer that to you. “Want some d**k on the rocks? On the double?” lol. I just made up my mind after my last sexual relationship not to give it up again until I see a ring I want to keep. If you want the milk, you’re going to have to buy the cow eh?. Not necessarily until the wedding night, just after I know that’s definitely happening...I don’t know, maybe like some weeks to the wedding?, or something like that. But then again you never really know; maybe I’ll meet someone and fall so deep I don’t remember I’m supposed to wait. But for now the plan is to wait, and so far I’ve stuck with that plan, but what worries me is that it might be a long wait...because I’ve been turning down marriage proposals like I have all the time in the world. But then again, I don’t want to wake up one day, look at the man lying next to me and ask; what have I done?. *

*I am worried I have never had an orgasm. Maybe that’s why I am not so big on sex. Maybe that’s why I can go for this long and not be bothered about it. Sometimes I don’t remember it until I see something of a sexual nature, then I remind myself that I am woman with a vagina...that’s not in use at the moment...lol. I was circumcised, even though I hear that doesn’t prevent orgasm from taking place. Well, for me to really determine if I’ve ever had an orgasm, you’d have to describe it to me. What am I supposed to feel? How is it supposed to affect me? Toes curled, your heart beating in your head? Feels like your body is about to explode? Describe it please, and then I’ll tell you. I enjoy the whole intimacy thing, like kissing (I cant get enough of that...lol) and touching, and him going down there, oh especially that, chai!...lol. But penetration is another matter...but I have faith. Hopefully one day I’ll find a guy who will make me eat my words. I worry about how long that ‘one day’ will take. *

*I am worried that I am getting too old to live at home. The plan has always been to move from my father’s house to my husband’s house, but as husband never come, wetin woman go do? :-). I am thinking of moving out, but living alone worries me. It really does. *

* I am worried about my lack of interest to travel abroad. I’ve had a few invitations, some from readers of this blog sef :), but I’ve never done anything about. This particular friend has been trying to get me to visit the UK since last year, and he hasn’t succeeded. He doesn’t even talk to me anymore sef...lol. I am worried that I don’t know the location of any embassy in this country and it doesn’t bother me. I am worried that’s not normal. *

*But most of all I am worried about being put on a pedestal. It’s one of the hardest things of all. People expect so much from you and not being able to live up to that expectation. I am worried about letting people down. So much is expected of me, at home, at work, with friends, even here on this blog. Someone threatened to stop coming to this blog if I don’t bring more Naija news, I went out and got more softsell mags because I don’t want to let my readers down or loose them. I’m worried a lot of people rely so much on me, to solve their problems, to motivate, inspire and give them a shoulder to cry on. No one asks if I need a shoulder myself. And because I’ve been put on that pedestal, I act like I don’t need it, but I do. Sometimes it’s too much. The pedestal is sometimes too high. People expect me to succeed so that can give them hope. So I pressure myself. Friends have given up on me because I don’t communicate with them like I should, not understanding how much of a struggle every day is for me, and how much I’d appreciate it if they would just reach out instead of being angry. Someone called me her hero recently. I’m no hero I said to her; I’m just a young lady still trying to find her feet, trying to build a business in such a difficult terrain. Sometimes I’m lost and confused and need guidance. I don’t know it all, but how do you say that when you’ve been placed so highly? How?
I really worry!
***

That’s most of my worries summarised in one post. Thanks for reading it.
I’ll recommend this to everyone with worries. Share it. It’s therapeutic.
So I’ve bared my soul to you guys, write anything you want but please be nice :-)

Quote of the day
We all have our trials and tribulations; for some of us, it kills us. For others, we deal with it the best we can. But for all of us to stay sane, we all have to believe that God knows what he’s doing in our lives. So stay strong and have faith. Faith is believing when there’s nothing else you can do.
~Linda

R Kelly denies duet with Tuface Idibia

A few months ago I was at the galleria with a friend when three people approached me. One asked ‘Are you Linda Ikeji?’ I replied in the affirmative. Then she said, I love your blog, it’s really nice. One of the people with her asked what my blog was all about and she replied ‘If you want to know the latest gossip in town, go to her blog’. For some reason I didn’t particularly like that description. I know I’m a gossip but to be reminded of it is such a turn off...lol. So I decided to lessen my amebo, (I’m sure you guys have noticed a reduction in hot gossip and controversies on this blog). But then again, it’s probably too late to redeem my image, so let’s gossip away...lol

But you know what they say about gossip, don’t believe everything you read. And my apologies to 2face if this story isn't true...

Check it out...

RKelly denies duet with Tuface Idibia – Afolabi Adekoya (City People)

Since he release d his latest album, UNSTOPPABLE, popular singer, 2face idibia has found himself faced with one controversy or the other. The latest centers around the duet he claimed to have done with American RnB star, R. Kelly. The song in question is titled ‘FLEX’. According to him, in a recent interview, the deal was brokered by Toyin Subair, boss of HiTV cable network and he (2face), actually met R. Kelly in the US before recording the song. One of the reasons people seemed to be debating the authenticity of his claim of a collabo with R.Kelly is because the beat of the said song has been used by R.Kelly before in one of his songs.

While the entire nation seemed to have forgotten the issue, the whole collabo brouhaha came up again when R.Kelly visited Nigeria a few weeks ago. Expectedly, many people were expecting to see Tuface perform with R. Kelly but that didn’t happen. Rumours started flying that Tuface may have lied to Nigerians about having done a duet with R.Kelly.

Surprisingly, 2face, who’d featured in past music festival organized by ThisDay didn’t make the list of the performing artists billed for R.Kelly’s show. An insider disclosed that when R.Kelly was asked if he knows Tuface, he denied him, saying he had never heard the name before. He was said to have listened to the song they were meant to have done together and he laughed over it, insisting that he made the beat a long time ago, and that it must have been tapped on the internet.

This City People learnt got the organizers upset and it is for this reason, sources revealed that 2face may have been dropped from the show.

Last week Thursday, City People put a call across to 2face to comment on the allegation but his line was not available, so they called up his manager, Efe Omoreige who spoke exclusively on the issue “Well, I have not heard anything from the organizers of the show that R.Kelly disclaimed Tuface, so I might not be able to respond to it. About the allegations that Tuface didn’t record with R.Kelly, I will explain to you. Yes the duet was real. Tuface recorded with R.Kelly but not in the same studio. The met but couldn’t achieve being in the studio at the same time because of their tight schedule. R.Kelly did his own part and sent it to Tuface and that is all about it. Tuface didn’t perform at the show because he was already engaged elsewhere. We were contacted for the show, but we were already booked to be in Benin. You don’t expect Tuface to neglect a show he has been paid for to convince people that he knows R.Kelly”

Hmmmm, interesting!

Let me tell you what I think. If these guys actually spoke with R. Kelly and he said the things they claim he said, then I don't think R Kelly would lie about not knowing Tuface. He has no reason to. But I also do not think that Tuface Idibia would stoop so low to do what he's being accused of. He's far bigger than that. So there must be something else going on here that we don't know about. There's definitely another hook to this story.

What do you guys think? And please no insults...

R70's Green Shorts

R70 World and Independent Film Nigeria presents Green Shorts, a short film initiative aimed at helping young Nigerians (Ages 18-25) make their first film on 35mm film stock by Kodak. 5 successful applicants will be chosen to learn and work with experienced Nigerian filmmakers and producers while making their first short film.

The completed shorts shall be submitted and entered in film festivals around the world showcasing the talents of the new generation of Nigerian filmmakers, creating awareness and sourcing investments for feature length films to tell beautiful Nigerian stories to the world.

Applicants who show high level of creativity and potential will also win scholarships to study at film schools in the UK and the US.

Green Shorts is the brainchild of Ayo Shonaiya and is developed and produced by R70 World, supported by Kodak, the world leader in film products and largest supplier of photographic films to the motion picture market. Independent Film Nigeria (IFN) is a new collective of like-minded Nigerian filmmakers from around the world.

Green Shorts is being developed into a reality TV series/documentary across Africa.
So watch out for that!

Olu Maintain presents Kentro World: With All Due Respect PRESS PLAY

Here's the album art for the upcoming album With All Due Respect PRESS PLAY to be released on the 27th of July, 2009.
Also look out for that...

Photos of the day

Ciara new hairstyle

Ciara before

Ciara now.

I kinda like it. It's really nice.

Ok, I'm through with blogging today, catch ya'll tomorrow

Mwah!!!

Guinness 250

I was at the Guinness 250 launch which held on Saturday the 18^th at Jade Palace Victoria Island, and what a spectacular show it was. Oh, I had the most amazing time.

Unfortunately I didn't go with a camera so I don't have personal pictures to show but believe me when I say the event was so well put together and everyone who came, especially the ladies, were beautifully dressed. Oh, you all should have seen my Steve Ray dress...hmmmm! lol

Anyway, the Black carpet was invaded by a host of paparazzi from top media channels and while their camera’s greeted the invitees and celebrities alike, some were invited for interviews while others enjoyed the company of friend and Guinness cocktail, before proceeding upstairs for the event proper.

The event itself lived up to and surpassed everyone's expectations, Frank Edoho steered proceedings brilliantly, Waje brought new melody to the National anthem, Dare-art Alade put up a sterling Performance and Omawumi stunned the guests.

Guinness announced a National Consumer Promotion to celebrate 250 years and reward loyal consumers and asked that everyone be in expectation of September 24^th as Nigeria raise their glasses and the worldwide celebration of Arthur Guinness day”

And the highpoint of the night, was the Unveil of Jay-Jay Okocha as the new Guinness ambassador.

Then it was capped with knock-out performances by Banky W, MI and DJ Jimmy-Jatt held down at the Volar Bar, and whats more, the drinks were all on Guinness

I have just a few pictures, but I'll sure get you more...

Enjoy...

Dare performing. He stole the show. Incredible performer...

Frank Edoho, Isio Wanogho, Ego Ogbaro and Segun Arinze

Omawunmi Megbele doing her thing. What a voice!

The MD of Guinness, Okocha and Guinness brand manager, Ohimai

More pictures coming...

Update: Linda at Guinness 250

Hmmm, I thought my Steve Ray dress rocked, but looking at it now, I'm not so sure...lol

I know the designer said something about ironing the dress, but I'm not big on ironing, so I didn't do that. Hmmm, maybe I should have. Chai!

Hopefully there's a better picture of me somewhere...lol

Pix thanks to bellanaija.

Icecapade 2009 in photos

It was all GLAM, GLITZ & GLITTER at N4LIFE's ICECAPADE on 18th JULY 2009 @ Tereza Joanne Boat. These are just some of the official pics to wet your appetite!

Enjoy...

Shakar, uk based artiste, ICED out the guests & Mic with 2 dancers

The VIP ICE LOUNGE hostesses


The N4LIFE team wore some HOT designs by JIRO clothing at the earlier part of the night... see more amazing designs at http://www.jiroshop.co.uk/
















The man, Ace Adegoke




Ayo, Shade and Tokunbo Adegoke








*The end*

Koko Mansion Week 3 +The Debaters

Chioma Akuezue and Bidemi Jolayemi were evicted from the Koko Mansion on Sunday, 19th of July after 21 days in the mansion. Check out exclusive pictures from the post eviction party.

The Debaters
TALK YOUR WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE ON "THE DEBATERS"
“The Debaters” another brilliant concept from the Inspire Africa Project, the creators of the popular TV talk show “Moments with Mo”. is the first reality show in Nigeria or even Africa that will present on a weekly basis, credible, coherent, adult debates channeled to tackle contentious
issues relative to today’s society and simultaneously celebrating oratory as “The Power to Change”.

It is a jaw dropping TV reality show that is set to give a voice to the
voiceless plus create an educative and entertaining arena for Africa to
witness.

Prizes Include:
*A Brand New Toyota Avanza
*3 Million Naira Cash
*Veda Laptops
*Return Ticket to London

To Register, Please click on the link below
http://www.thedebaters-ng.com/


Photo of the day
For laughs...
Obama, Obama, Obama


Was he really checking out that lady's butt? lol
So? Kini big deal??
lol

Naija news + AY Live: Abuja Invasion

I don't like going for days without blogging, but sometimes I can't help it. Hope everyone is fine.
Will be back with more gist, enjoy this for now...

Aki and Paw Paw's range of phones


Aki and Paw paw in their own words
"Good things are happening to us. We are partnering with a phone manufacturing company, AG Cellular, based in South Africa. They have a range of phones that we are going to endorse, including three of their quality phones. We are going to secure the franchise and copyright as branded phones. We are going to shoot videos. We created the videos with our original sketches as well as ring tones. We also have camera phones. You get our ring tones and our images on the phones. And it's coming soon to Nigeria and West Africa"

DAREY TO HOST SMVA

Lead nominations at this year’s Channel O awards.

Quintessential Entertainer Darey Art Alade has been selected as the host for the Second edition of the 2009 Sound City Music Video awards.

Soundcity is Nigeria’s music TV’s top honors and their awards are usually traditionally hosted by A-list musicians including recent comperes Dbanj and Ashionye.

Fresh from an amazing performance at this year’s Hiphopworld awards which was rated as world class, Darey’s hit single ‘Not the Girl’ from his Un.DAREY.ted album has spent more than six months on various charts across the country.

In addition to the news that Darey will be hosting the Soundcity Music Video Award in August, the R&B pathfinder leads the packs of Nigerians nominated at this year’s Channel O Awards with two nominations for ‘Best R&B Video’ and ‘Best male video’. The award ceremony holds on October 29 at the Carnival City, Gauteng.

AY live: Abuja Invasion
It will be featuring: Gordons, Klint D drunk, Bovi aka Akpos, I go save and AY's Open mic winners. Performances by Terry G, Bracket, DJ Zeez, Kelly Handsome, Timaya, MI and lots more. Hosts: Frank Edoho and Mercy Johnson.

Date: Sunday August 9 2009
Venue: Sheraton Hotel Abuja
Time: 5:00pm
Gate: Regular N3, 000, VIP: N5, 000

This is Lagos...
Pa.pa.pa...

Imagine! How da hell did he get up there???


Lmao


Photos of the day
Rihanna's new look...


This girl sef, she needs Jesus...lol

Will be back with more stuff

AY.COM vs Terry G + Naija News + Tuface idibia's 10th Anniversary pictures

I've asked this before and I am going to ask again. If you feature in someone's song, do you have a right to perform your part of that song in your private shows? I heard R.Kelly perform his part of the hit song 'Hotel' with Cassidy at the Thisday Music Festival in Abuja. I've heard Timaya perform his part of Jay Martin's 'Good or Bad' in shows. So many artistes do it, but is it allowed? Especially when the original owner of the song doesn't want you performing it?

I'm sure you have all heard about the drama going on between AY.Com and Terry G. If you haven't, read the story below, as written by City People Magazine.

AY.COM vs Terry G

Terry G

AY.Com

In a recent show at the University of Lagos, Nigeria Hip Hop singer and ‘Pass me your love’ crooner, AY.Com, knelt and pleaded with Unilag students while on stage to stone Terry G whenever he visits their school to perform his song. AY.com who had been in battle of words with his close friend and producer, Terry G, over the copyright of the song, told the students that he was the one financed the ‘Pass me your love’ video which cost him N1.4million. He also said the costume worn by Terry Gin the video was provided by him. He buttressed that despite the huge amount he invested in the song, Terry G, has been the one reaping the benefits. The singer said he has warned Terry G several times not to perform hissong in shows anymore, but Terry G, refused to yield to his request.

What do you guys think?

Naija Ent.News

Ok, let's do a bit of Naija news, I promised a reader of this blog more Naija news from now on...will try and live up to that promise.

Enjoy...(All news from City People Magazine)

Sandra Achums delivers third baby

Actress Sandra Achums has just delivered her third baby. She was delivered of the child last week in Germany. Mother and child are said to be doing very well. Sandra and her husband, Tony, previously have a son and a daughter and the couple are celebrating this new addition with family and friends worldwide.

Baba suwe begins world tour

Ace comedian, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has embarked on a world tour vis-a-vis the premiere of his new movie, Baba Jaiye Jaiye. It was gathered that the comedy merchant jetted out of the country last week to visit the US, London, and Paris and other countries with his comedy film which will be marketed by Corporate pictures. The tour will last a month.

Fatai Dolling Dollar set to establish music school

Pa Fatai Olayinka Olagunju, popularly known as Fatai Rolling Dollar, is set to establish a world class music school, to commemorate his 83^rd birthday celebration slated for 25^th July in Lagos. The place will be named Fatai Rolling Dollar Foundation. Arrangements are presently in top gear by the ageless highlife musician, who is willing to give back to the society. He just returned from England where he was on a mission to shop for musical instruments to equip the music school, which will have top musicologists as tutors.

Eniola Badmus rolls on Excite TV – Taiwo Obatuson

Star actress, Eniola Badmus, popularly called Gbogbo bigz girl in the blockbuster movie, Jenifa is not resting on her oars. Gisthas it that the talented actress who has about 3 differentdegrees from various higher institutions in the country, has got a mouth watering deal with Next Movie Star Executive Producer, Sola Fajobi’s Excite TV. The TV platform is one of the newest wave making TV platforms in the country. Eniola is working on contract as a Lifestyle manager, anchor and senior officer as well as consultant.

Yinka Bodyline becomes African distributor for Iman Cosmetics

Yinka Bodyline, one of Nigeria’s largest and biggest dealers in body and hair products, recently received the African License to become the sole distributor of Iman Cosmetics Products in Nigeria and Ghana. Yinka Bodyline Ltd is currently requesting for sub-distributors, dealers, stockest, retailers to distribute and sell Iman products effectively with a blossom package and compensation

I don’t have their contact, so if you’re interested you’re going to have to find that yourself

Tara Durotoye hosts customers

The leading beauty and Pharmac outlet, Medplus, with branches at plams MM2, Saka Tinubu, will be having an instore promotions offer in free makeovers for customers this month of July. Professional make up artistes from House of Tara will be available to make guests up, using their make up line, Tara Orekelewa, which I love by the way.

Ade Bantu set to explode

Ade, one of the two talented artistes known as Bantu has finished work on his two singles entitled “Show Them Love” featuring Africa China and “Marching to Aso” featuring Azadus. The singles will hit the shelves soon, so w

atch out for it.

9ice returns to the studio

Gongo Aso crooner and multiple award winning lyricist, 9ice, has gone back to the studio to work on his 3^rd album, after his sophomore album took the music industry by storm, carting home several awards. His third album is entitled “Tradition”, and he’s working with his producer, ID Cabasa. It is believed that ‘Tradition’ will come with another set of chart busting tunes.

Norbert Young turns 50

Norbert Young, one of the few professionals in the Nigerian movie industry turned 50 on July 3^rd 2009. He celebrated not just his birthday, but his 25 years anniversary in acting.

*The end*

Tuface Idibia's 10th year anniversary

Multiple award-winning singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia (Tuface) celebrated his tenth year as a recording and performing artiste with his friends, colleagues, his governor, well-wishers and fans; on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The said event, which took place at the This Day Dome in Abuja, was organized by Abuja-based Czynegy Promotions and supported by Now Muzik which doubles as Tuface’s management.

The event, tagged Infinit2: A Decade Of Trailblazin , was broken into two: One earlier in the day, The Official 2Face Idibia Anniversary Concert And Charity Launch , which featured 2Face backed by a live band and supported by his friend Sound Sultan, who also performed some of his tracks, while West African Idols runner-up Omawumi performed the Can’t Leave Without You duet off 2Face’s third and most recent solo album The Unstoppable with him. Later in the day, 2Face’s friends in the business were on hand to entertain guests. Performers included D’Banj, 9ice, MI, Don Jazzy, Timaya, Mo Hits, Omawumi and 2Face reunited with his former group mates Blackface and Faze to perform some of the early Plantashun Boiz hits.

Story and pictures thanks to werunthings.net

Have a fab weekend everyone. I sure will Have one.
I am on my way to the Guinness 250 years anniversary at Jade Palace, V/I. Will upload pictures from the event + My Steve Ray dress. Look out for that. *wink*
Catch you guys later...

Oh by the way, I finally took the tetanus injection today. Thanks for the concern guys...
Arms around you all and much love
Cheers.

Naija News + Celebs Then and Now Pics

Pasuma on why he's still single - City People Magazine

"I don't want to rush in and rush out. That is why I am taking my time. Marriage is a life time project. I have kids out of wedlock. My first child is 18, and the second one is 15. I stopped having children and I have made up my mind to settle down permanently, instead of impregnating different women. I want to live a decent life. I am a role model to a lot of people and I live up to expectation"
Well said


Dr Raymond Dokpesi (Daar Communications - AIT) on how he 'toasted' current wife, Tosin Odukoya Dokpesi - Bukola Adewale (City People Magazine)


"I ran into Tosin in London and she told me she felt she should inform me that she would be resigning when she got back to Lagos. I asked her for her reason for wanting to resign and she said she had met the man she wanted to marry and she would be relocating to the UK. I told her I wasn't going to accept that. That was a lady I'd never had any sexual relationship with, but I liked her. So I went to Lagos and without telling her, I went to see her brother, he asked me if I'd discussed it with his boss who was my friend and I said no, I thought it was a private discussion. By this time Tosin had already given her notice of resignation. Her brother asked me if I'd spoken to her, I said no. He then told me to go talk to her and get her reaction. So I left him and went to see Tosin's sister and she chased me with her dogs. She said they were one united family and there was no way I was going to break that. After this, I went to see Tosin's uncle and told him I wanted to marry his daughter, he said let me talk to my daughter.


The couple with their new born baby

Before then, there was nothing going on between us, but I told her I won't let you resign because she has done so much. She has supported me and she needed to be appreciated. Maybe she married me out of sympathy, but I also stood my ground. I begged, I cajoled, coaxed and prostrated. I told her I needed a companion and she was committed to my course"
*The end*


Will bring you more gist, I got to rush out...meanwhile check out then and now pictures of some celebs.

Pictures of Celebs way back when...


Tina Turner


Christina Aguilera



Britney Spears


Marilyn Manson


Halle Berry

Pamela Anderson

Angelina Jolie

Eminem

Demi Moore

George Clooney

Bruce Willis

Madonna

Jennifer Lopez

Sarah Jessica Parker

Source: The Sun UK.

Later...

Kimberly Anyadike: Youngest African American Pilot

Kimberly Anyadike, 15, stands in front of her single-engine Cessna plane during her historic cross-country flight.

She departed with a dream and returned home a record-breaker.
Inspired by the Tuskeegee Airmen, 15-year-old Kimberly Anyadike flew a single-engine Cessna cross-country from her hometown of Compton, Calif., to Newport News, Va.
Anyadike is thought to be the youngest African American female pilot to complete the journey, which took 13 days. She arrived home in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 11.

Anyadike learned to fly at age 12 through the Compton-based Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum, which offers aviation lessons in an after-school program for disadvantaged youths, the Los Angeles Times reported. It was their plane that she flew on her cross-country trip.
The brave teenager came up with the idea for the trip on her own, the museum's founder, Robert Petgrave, told the Times.

"I told her it was going to be a daunting task, but she just said, 'Put it on. I got big shoulders,'" Petgrave said.
Along for the historic ride were an adult safety pilot and 87-year-old Levi Thornhill, one of the Tuskeegee Airmen during World War II.

"They left such a great legacy," Anyadike said of the U.S. Army Air Corps' all-black combat unit. "I had big shoes to fill. ... All they wanted to do was to be patriots for this country. They were told no, that they were stupid, that they didn't have cognitive development to fly planes. They didn't listen. They just did what they wanted to do."

About 50 Tuskeegee Airmen autographed the young pilot's plane during her journey, the Times reported.
"I wanted to inspire other kids to really believe in themselves," Anyadike said.

Source:nydailynews.com

Incredible!!!

Anyadike? That sounds Nigerian to me...

Is she?

OD, Spice Magazine & Veda Computers

OD SET TO TAKE OVER

The rapper who just signed on with X3M music says ‘I have been underground for a while doing a whole lot, recording new songs and re-recording old ones. For now, I have 12 songs recorded and I still intend to record more songs. In all, I’d be picking 14 songs for the album’.

The forthcoming album records contributions from long time allies Terry Da rap man, Mode 9, Black solo, A.T, KB and Sasha. In addition to the news of his new album, the rapper also previewed a new track titled ‘Got to love me’ this week.

A release date for the album has not been announced, but the rapper hinted that it could just be before the year runs out.

Spice Mag...

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Veda Computers

The Nigerian Laptops, made by Nigerians, for Nigerians with Nigeria in mind.
Go get yours...

Photo of the day
Raped by his own brother

A mouse on top of a mouse...LMAO

Cheers people!

Dilemma + Chimamanda's 'The Things Around Your Neck'

250 years of Guinness
250 Guests
A night of Greatness
Dresscode: Black with a touch of gold
Date: Sat. 18th July 09
Venue: Jade Palace, V/I

A grand event, and I am one of the 250 special guests. Ha! I'm becoming a VIP! It's not an easy something oh! :-). Watch this space for what yours truly will be wearing to the event!

Dilemma
Ok, to today's post, I got a very emotional email from a reader of this blog who says she needs help desperately. And after reading her mail, I was bewildered. I've heard a lot of issues about relationships and marriages but I've never heard of anything like this before.

It's so complicated I don't know how to explain it but I'll try.

She's a newly wed, she got married sometime this year, and she's currently faced with a huge problem: She says she can't stand her husband making love to her. She says everytime he's on top of her, she feels like throwing up. She says the only way she gets through love making with him is to completely disconnect herself from the act; and to get through the sex, she keeps telling herself, this is my husband making love to me...not a stranger, not a rapist, not a spiritualist, but my husband!

She says she's not frigid because she's had other lovers in the past and nothing like that ever happened with them. Even when she was dating her husband, it didn't happened with him, so she doesn't understand why it's happening now that they are married. She says she loves him and does not understand why she can't stand making love with him.

Ok, like I said, I've never heard anything like this before so I don't even know the first thing to say to her. I'm hoping there's someone out there with an answer for her. I'm thinking it's psychological...what do you guys think?


Let's move on to something else...
Chimamanda Adichie's 'The Things Around Your Neck'
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos, on Saturday, July 11th 2009 to promote her new book, The Thing Around Your Neck. Published locally by Farafina Books, The Thing Around Your Neck is a collection of short stories exploring the ties that bind men and women, parents and children, Africa and the United States. Searing and profound, suffused with beauty, sorrow, and longing, these stories map, with Adichie’s signature wisdom, the collision of cultures and the deeply human struggle to reconcile them.

Award-winning author of Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been described as “the 21st century daughter of Chinua Achebe”. The author entertained questions from the crowd about her book, writing and the burden of being slowly identified as Chinua Achebe’s heir(ess).

The event also marked the launch of Farafina Week, a week-long celebration of Farafina Books, offering the best in contemporary African literature, at the Silverbird Lifestyle Store.

Pictures thanks to werunthings.net

Please help our agony sis understand what's happening with her...thanks.

Koko Mansion: Week 2 Summary

Running Out of Life Lines

It's hard to forget all the dancing, singing, and feasting of the previous week, in the Koko Mansion. The Kokolets had been living their lives in the mansion, like participants in a free-for-all rendezvous. But then, they were about to be snapped back to reality. In fact, they felt the foreboding ambience of the mansion like it suddenly became a haunted house where the ghost of impending eviction was stalking its next victim.

Last week's eviction show was a teaser, designed to remind the Kokolets that they were in fact in the mansion, not to feast, but to compete in a virile search for the one Kokolet who embodies the qualities of an ideal Nigerian woman. This time they knew for sure that one lady was going to get evicted from the mansion.

When the second task was delivered it stated that they were expected to design a re-branding campaign to enhance Nigeria?s image. And they did their best to interpret the task.Well, in between preparation and execution of the task, the Kokolets found time to have loads of fun.

Celebrity guests like Denrele, M.I, and Omawumi entertained the ladies on different occasions in the mansion. They also received motivation from an award-winning human rights activist, Dr. Joe Okumakin.The fun ended abruptly as soon as it was time to present their task before the panel of judges both teams did well, but GROUP A was better.

The mansion erupted in excitement as soon as the task result was announced by the governess, who declared GROUP A as the victorious team. Their reward was a date with D?banj and his friends at the fabulous Koko Lounge.

The voting lines had been buzzing throughout the week, as the public struggled to keep their favorite Kokolets in the competition. Even the ladies knew that it was going to be very serious business at the eviction show, since they had no clue as to what to expect this week later on, we'd discover that the Kokolets had been expecting another miraculous all-round saving session from Dbanj.

Finally, the time came for 3 Kokolets with the least number of votes to be paraded before Dbanj for him to determine which two of these ladies deserve to be saved, and which one deserves to be shown the door. Rekana, Chioma, and Lilian were on this eviction hotlist.It was really difficult for Dbanj to make a choice.

But then, he began his summation:
The first Kokolet I am going to save is someone who has shown deep knowledge and pride in her culture, He said before saving Rekana.

It came down to Lilian and Chioma, both very anxious and expectant; sweating as the mood music in the mansion mocked the panting of their heartbeats. Chioma you have shown a deep passion about showcasing your God-given talents in music, he paused, Lilian, your dancing skills have kept a lot of us entertained. I wish I can keep you both. However, one of you has to go. A very ominous silence descended on the mansion for a couple minutes, before Dbanj walked towards both ladies he hugged Lilian briefly, before he announced: Chioma, you're saved take your suitcase back upstairs.

A solitary tear dropped escaped from Lilian's eye. It was also obvious that it was a tough decision for Dbanj to make. But someone had to go, and it wasn't his call really. The public had voted for their favorite contestants.

Later that night, Lilian was joined by Mary, the contestant that took a voluntary exit from the mansion last week, at Volar for the official eviction party hosted by the ace-commedian AY, where they received an amazing red-carpet treatment like celebrity actresses fresh off the set of a blockbuster movie.

This Sunday is yet another eviction show but the looming question is: who will be ejected from the mansion?

You decide. Only your votes can keep these beautiful ladies in the magnificent Koko Mansion.--James Amuta

http://www.kokomansion.tv/

Naija Entertainment News

Ok, let's do a bit of Naija Ent. News. I'm sure you've all noticed it doesn't come as often and as juicy as it used to... I'm just being careful so I don't get punched out in public..lol.

It's not much but enjoy...

Timaya's interview in Encomium by Femi Oyewale

I'm a huge fan of Timaya's music. I think he's very talented. I've never read any interview he granted until now...kinda enjoyed it...maybe you will too. Check it out...

Some people say you are violent, while others allege you are a militant, is it true?

Timaya "I used to have that arrogant look. At times I do it on purpose by 'boning' my face. When people hear of Timaya, they look forward to one matured boy, but if they notice that I am a small boy, they may want to take me for a ride, thus, by my expression, they will think I am tough"

There is the Bisi Ibidapo Obe Saga, we heard you promised to beat her up. What happened?

Timaya "It wasn't really a threat. I only said I will slap her. She lied. I am not forming. I went for AY Live and Ali Baba too was around. I was performing and I requested that a
lady should come on stage to dance with me. She came out by herself and danced with me. After the dance I went to grotto while she left with Princess (the Comedian). (There was then a rumour that they were dating). I was shocked when I read the report. I got her number from Princess and called her, she denied the story. I said let’s go to the press together because I have a girlfriend and our names are at stake. Imagine a Yoruba actress, not even a Nollywood actress”

It was also alleged that she was pregnant
Timaya “That’s not true. She’s in London at the moment”

You are reportedly violent and a militant. A case study was when you almost beat up a photographer
Timaya “How will you feel having a nice time at a club and all of a sudden you saw a flash? I was only being conscious because he was not putting on Encomium tag. I didn’t fight them, I only said, delete it! I told Njamah to pretend as if she was kissing me so as to know who actually took the pictures. He fell for the bait and I seized the camera.

Who is Empress Njamah to you?
Timaya “She’s just a friend”

Timaya is such a character... :)

Moving on...

Louise Priddy weds Mario Bouhard in Lebanon – Adegbola Oni (Encomium)

The celebrated club owner who makes things happen at popular Bacchus Night Club has walked down the aisle with her love of many years, the wealthy Lebanese, Mario Bouhard. Those who know disclose that the wedding took place on Saturday 11th July in far away Lebanon, Mario’s country of origin. Wishing them the very best.

Miss Earth Nigeria
Ibinabo Fiberesima is planning another edition of her beauty pageant, Miss Earth Nigeria. It will hold on August 28 2009 in Port Harcourt. The theme for this year’s pagent is ‘going green’


Aki and Paw paw round off South Africa Tour – Uche Olehi
Abundantly talented actors Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme are back from their three weeks performance tour of South Africa. The popular entertainers shook the country with performances that attracted thousands of spectators and fans. They will be leaving for Ghana for another round of performance tour.

Lagbaja storms US - Azuh Amatus (Encomium)

The masked one, Lagbaja, is in the US. He travelled to shoot the video of his new double album; Paradise and Sharp Sharp.

Thunder destroys multi-million equipment at MITV - Azuh Amatus

Alhaji Muritala Gbadayanka, the owner of MITV and Star FM, is still counting his losses, following the terrible thunder and rough rain that gripped the city of Lagos some days back. The thunder storm was so heavy it destroyed some equipments worth millions of naira at the station.

Terry G opens studio - Chilee Agunanna

Singer and producer, Terry G, has rounded off work on his new multi-million naira recording studio in the Alagbado area of Lagos. The studio is a multi-functional audio-visual one where songs and commercials can be recorded. He revealed to Encomium mag that the equipments came in from UK, USA and Germany and are the latest version of their different models and that he can now compete with the best studios around the world. The studio will soon be open for commercial purposes.

Naija Best Body Pageant.

It will be a yearly beauty and fashion competition aimed at developing the future of the fashion and beauty industry in Nigeria.

The event in its maiden edition sets out to discover, and promote talented aspiring Nigerian models and fashion designers. We are equally creating awareness and working together to “COUNT MALARIA OUT” for the children of Africa, owing to the fact that 800,000 children die of malaria every year in Africa.

The venue will be the Oniru private beach off Ligali Ayorinde Victoria Island Lagos.
Date is 26th of July 2009.
Time 2pm prompt.

Quote of the day

Culled from Obama's speech to Ghana's parliament, on Saturday July 11, 2009.

"I am speaking to you at the end of a long trip. I began in Russia, for a Summit between two great powers. I traveled to Italy, for a meeting of the world's leading economies. And I have come here, to Ghana, for a simple reason: the 21st century will be shaped by what happens not just in Rome or Moscow or Washington, but by what happens in Accra as well.

This is the simple truth of a time when the boundaries between people are overwhelmed by our connections. Your prosperity can expand America's. Your health and security can contribute to the world's. And the strength of your democracy can help advance human rights for people everywhere."

Weep not Nigerians. Hopefully one day Obama will say the same thing about our country. If only we can get our current leaders to resign, buy a farm somewhere in their villages and leave us alone :-)

One na one day sha!

Later people...

Kisses!

The fall...the injection...

Hey people, hope you all had a great weekend. I had a lousy one. OK, maybe not totally lousy.

You guys won’t believe what happened to me on Friday. Remember I wrote here that I wasn’t feeling very well? I’d been feeling kind of weak and dizzy since last week Wednesday, so on Friday I was coming out of an office building...and I sincerely don’t know how it happened... I know I was weak, or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention to where I was going, or maybe I staggered...oh I don’t know...all I know is that I fell into a gutter.

Yes I fell into a gutter... not my whole body o, just my right leg. And something inside the gutter tore into my flesh. You guys should see the damage to my right leg. My skin came off, the inside flesh was exposed, apart from blood, other things were coming out of my leg...ewww, it was disgusting to look at. Hope no one is eating and reading this post o...lol

Anyway I managed to drive home, thankfully my mum was home, she drove me to a clinic and I got stitched up.

And that was when the fun began.

The thing is this; once you are sick in my house, you call the shots...of course thanks to my mum. She doesn’t play with any form of injury or illness...even if you have boil sef, you’ll be the baby of the house.

So from Friday evening to this morning I didn’t lift a finger at home. I tortured my sisters like crazy...lol. They served me breakfast in bed, made my bed, boiled my bathing water, cleaned my room...If they refused to do anything I wanted, I'll just call my mum. Hahaaa it was so nice torturing them. lol

The only problem now is that I haven't taken my Tetanus injection. Everyone says I must...yeah well, they'll have to tie me up and drug me before I allow them stick any needle in my butt.

I don't think I've ever said this here before...so let me say it. I hate taking injection. HATE is such a strong word huh? Ok, let me rephrase that. I loathe, abhor, detest injection! Hope that's stronger?? If I ever catch the person/people that invented it...God help them...

What the hell!! Shouldn't there be an alternative? Can't I take pills or something? Isn't the pain from the fall enough? Why torture me more? My mum has promised World War 3 at home today if I don't take my injection. Yeah well, better a war than an injection.
lol

Anyway, just thought to let you guys know what's happening with your girl. I'll be alright...that's if I don't take that injection. Someone should please talk some sense into my mum...please. That injection will kill me...I swear!

Feel free to drop comments but please don’t talk to me about taking that injection...I don’t want to hear it. If you’re not taking sides with me on this, then don’t write anything at all...Thanks for your understanding. :-)

Oh by the way, if you see any sexy lady around town with a slight limp and bandage on her hot right leg... it's probably yours truly...*smile*
Later...

Paris Fashion Week

Dany Atarache show at the Paris Fashion week on the 8th July 2009, featuring Nigerian model Bunmi Ademokoya

Bunmi Ademokoya

Photography by Tina Ezenma

I'm not feeling very well so I doubt if I will be blogging this weekend.
But I'll sure catch you guys next week.

Take care and God bless!

ICECAPADE – N4LIFE Entertainment supports SOS Childrens charity

The buzz has been going around in recent months about N4LIFE’s upcoming DAZZLING official launch party, set to be a unique and innovative red carpet event, with an ‘Ice & White’ theme to it.

The event will take on Saturday 18th July, 2009, aboard the Tereza Joanne Boat, Gate 14, King George V Dock, Woolwich Manor Way, London, E16 2QY, from 9pm to 3am.

N4LIFE Entertainment supports the ‘SOS Childrens charity’ http://www.soschildren.org/ and It raised £1,096.00 from ICECAPADE 2008 for the charity. This year they are going a step further and have made 30 limited edition Male & female T.shirts with their unique logo’s ‘NAIJA’ & ‘NAIJA4LIFE’ printed in trendy neon colours.

The Tees can be bought at the launch party for a minimum of just £10.00. All proceeds from the sales will go to ‘SOS Childrens charity’.

Besides the Tee shirts, 10 framed ICECAPADE artwork will also be sold on the night with proceeds all going to SOS Childrens charity. 5 of the pieces will feature the amazing ICECAPADE 2009 artwork, and 5 with the exclusive artwork to be revealed on the night by the illustrator himself Vince Fraser.

Vince Fraser has also signed each of the 10 framed pieces exclusively for N4LIFE Entertainment. They will be sold for a minimum of £45.00 each and all proceeds from the sales will go to the SOS Childrens charity.

Should you wish to donate to this worthy cause you can do so through the N4LIFE just-giving page at www.justgiving.com/n4life or visit the SOS Children Charity’s website at http://www.soschildren.org/ to find out ways you can help.

Tickets for ICECAPADE 2009 are being sold now online at http://www.naija4life.co.uk/ and http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/ or through the following N4LIFE team members: Ace 07944 344 288; Ayo 07710 503 027; Manuel 07951 654 394

CONTACT:
Ace Adegoke
CEO, N4LIFE Entertainment
+447944344288
ace@n4life.co.uk

Michael Jackson's Memorial Ceremony

Friends, family, and fans gathered yesterday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the King of Pop, or as Rev Al Sharpton aptly described him...The greatest Entertainer that ever lived.

Me, you and over a billion other people around the world tuned in to watch it.
Check out some pictures from the memorial...

The Jacksons

Carrying his casket

Usher singing Gone too soon


His children

Janet and Paris Jackson

Jennifer Hudson

Rev Al Sharpton

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Usher Raymond

Corey Feldman

Chris Brown

John Mayer

Queen Latifah

"Britain's Got Talent" star Shaheen Jafargholi

Stevie Wonder

Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz

Brooke Shields and Magic Johnson

The Kardashian sisters


Mike Tyson

Larry King and wife

Wesley Snipes

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

Koko Mansion update + Nollywood Glo Ambassadors.

Here's the Koko Mansion press release, summarizing the activities of the first week on Koko Mansion by the show's publicist, James Amuta.

Enjoy...

The Koko Master himself

Identifying the qualities to look out for in an ideal woman, up until one week ago had been a daunting task. But who could ever guess that this search for the acceptable definition of an ?Ideal Nigerian Woman? could be forged on the platform of reality TV; based on a 12-hour daily live observation of the activities and lifestyle of 12 dynamic young Nigerian women.Just going on its second week on live cable television; the concept of Koko Mansion has inspired a heated debate on what constitutes the qualities of the ideal Nigerian woman.

Nigerians and Nigerians in the Diaspora have become addictively involved in this debate ? contributing their views from all over the world ? using the Koko Mansion forum on the Koko Mansion website, Koko Mansion Facebook fan page, and the interactive SMS 2 TV platforms as the interface for the debate.

This debate continues, attracting more debaters, and will linger for the next 7 weeks until only one young lady emerges as the embodiment of the qualities that define the ideal woman.But which of the 12 young ladies in the Koko Mansion would emerge as the flesh and blood definition of the Ideal Nigerian woman?

To answer this question: many have resorted to the ardent observation of the individual qualities of the 12 beautiful Kokolets presently living in the Koko Mansion, using them as case study to illustrate their various opinions on the issue.But then, a few activities, tasks, and training were given to these housemates in order to analyze their personalities, develop their individual and collective skills, and project their dynamic characteristics to the world for the sake of this debate.

The first training these ladies received was in elocution, poise, and etiquettes, delivered by the amiable finishing school instructor, Mrs. Grace Oforiokuma. The ladies? table manners and presentation skills improved tremendously after that encounter. Their first task was deemed relatively simple, but it turned out to have been more demanding that they actually thought. They were asked by D?banj to make a short presentation of themselves, using clippings from old photo albums, and other personal memorabilia to illustrate the highlights of their journey through life.

That task was judged by Dbanj, Ikechukwu, Dr (Mrs.) Jinadu, and the governess, Chika Anadu. In the end, Bolanle Okhiria emerged winner with 51 points, followed closely by Rita Isoken Igbinedion who scored 47 points. As a result of this, they (and Bidemi, whom Bolanle picked as the winner's plus-one?) were rewarded with a dinner date with Dbanj and the Mo Hits Crew at Jade Palace.

Dbanj also gave the ladies an assignment to put together a tribute to Michael Jackson, using the song We are the World? for the presentation. To get this assignment on the road, the ladies were tutored and groomed by the multi-talented instrumentalist, Yemi Sax, in the mansion.

The Nollywood star, Ramsey Noah was also a guest at the mansion. His visit paved way for a forum that highlighted some of the challenges experienced by the film industry in Nigeria. Julius the Genius Agwu was another celebrity guest in the mansion; he cracked the ladies up with an endless supply of his hilarious jokes.

However, the most remarkable celebrity visit occurred on Friday night, when Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Ikechukwu, Wande Coal, and Dr. Sid stormed the mansion with gravitating fanfare.

The ladies ended up being entertained briefly by Wande Coal who teased the ladies with his sonorous voice.The ladies were jarred from slumber on Sunday evening at the eviction show. At about 5PM, all the contestants were instructed to pack their bags and report downstairs for eviction. They were shocked, but then they remembered the in-house eviction-nomination exercise which they all participated in, a few days ago.

They all gladly nominated their fellow housemates for eviction, and in the end, four contestants had the highest number of nominations - voted by two contestants each. Shona, Bolanle, Victoria, and Mary faced possible eviction, but Dbanj's leniency came to play, and he exercised his lifeline in saving all the ladies from eviction.

But that?s where his lifeline was exhausted from this week, if two girls are up for eviction he only has the power to save just one of them.The voting lines will be open to the public this week, and only your votes can keep your favorite contestants in the Koko Mansion. And ultimately, only your votes can determine who emerges as the definition of an ideal Nigerian woman from the Koko Mansion.

VOTING PROCEDURES

1. SMS: KOKOVOTE (leave a SPACE) ( and type CONTESTANTS id #)

2. Viewers in: Nigeria = send text to 33126

UK = send text to 81696

USA = send text to 976053.

CONTESTANTS ID NUMBER:

Bidemi = 1

BOLANLE = 2

CHIDINMA = 3

CHINWE (HILDA) = 4

CHIOMA = 5

LILIAN = 6

LIZZY = 7

MARY = 8

REKANA = 9

RITA = 10

SHONA =11

VICTORIA = 12

SAMPLE VOTE: to vote Chidinma,text = KOKOVOTE (leave space)3

I watched a bit of Koko Mansion on STV last night and I couldn't stop laughing. That kokolette Rita (the girl in low cut), was she put deliberately in the show as comic relief or is she for real? LMAO.

I'm also thinking the concept of the show has changed. Why now?

Glo Ambassadors

Some Nollywood actors have been endorsed as ambassadors by Telecom giant Glo

In this pix: Funke Akindele, Uche Jumbo, Rita Dominic, Chioma Chukwuka and Monalisa Chinda with Glo reps.
Rumour has it that they are all getting between 10 to 15 million naira each.
If only models are accorded same recognition in Naija. We'll also be millionaires!

One day sha! lol
Congrats to all the ambassadors!

Pix thanks to Seun Oloketuyi

Joke of the day
For laughs :-)
Dollar bill dey feel the financial meltdown

The U.S. Treasury Department has just issued a new dollar bill to reflect the state of the economy....

Yes, the economy is that bad! lol

Photos of the day

Rihanna, spotted recently partying with Jay Z and co in Las Vegas. Her outfit caught my attention...most people think it's trashy...I kinda like it. She's 21 for goodness sake...

Check it out...

Good girl, gone bad :-)

You like?
Source: bossip.com

Later...

Obiwon brings on the praise with 'My F.a.t.h.e.r'

Urban/r'n'b artiste Obiora Obiwon begins an expedition into the gospel/inspirational genre with the release of My F.A.T.H.E.R, a christian praise-style jam and the latest single off his highly anticipated sophomore album The Rebirth.



Anticipation for The Rebirth recently rose with the rave-making hit ballad Obi Mu O, the first single, which also featured an upbeat remix with top notch nigerian rappers. While Obi Mu O found O.Obiwon experiencing true love, My F.A.T.H.E.R showcases a marked themic departure, buttressed with mass choir vocals and upbeat production from notorious hit maker J.Martins.

The sophomore album aptly titled The Rebirth is set to capture the next level for the artiste’s unique blend of African influences into the urban/r’n’b sound and is made up of mostly inspirational material.

For additional information send enquiries to obisbox@yahoo.com

By the way, I've heard the song and it's beautiful. I don't upload videos on my blog (Still haven't figured that out yet :)), but I'll get you a link where you can go listen to it...

YAK 100, R.Kelly at Thisday Music Festival + other news and pictures

Yakubu Aiyegbeni's YAK 100

YAK 100 is a celebration of African talent and achievement in the image of Yakubu Aiyegbeni.Yakubu Aiyegbeni is currently the only African to have scored over a 100 goals in the premiership and to celebrate him, the YAK 100 project which is a platform for youth and social development as well as an expose on Yakubu Aiyegbeni was launched.

The project includes : The Yak Academy cup for under 15 is a platform for the numerous football academies in the country to compete amongst themselves under close supervision from Yakubu Aiyegbeni and top international football scouts.While the Yak documentary film is a look into Yakubu's football career from Edo state , through to Israel and down to the United Kingdom airing on various networks.
Will bring you more details on this

R-Kelly at Thisday Music Festival

R-Kelly is in Naija...pictured above with Wale Ademokoya...

He performed yesterday at the Thisday Music Festival
Check out the pix I found of the show...

Pix thanks to Ajibola Anthonia pictured above with Noble Igwe, Tee A and other friends
Will get you more pictures of this event.

Now to the...News of the day

I'm sure most of you know about the fraud scandal that rocked Siemens a few years ago...the bribes given so they can be awarded lucrative contracts in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens...the 100million Euros that was diverted... the $1.8billion used to illegally win foreign contracts...etc etc...

Well, Siemens has been fined $100million by the World Bank

Read the story below...

The World Bank Group has announced a comprehensive settlement with Siemens AG in the wake of the company’s acknowledged past misconduct in its global business and a World Bank investigation into corruption in a project in Russia involving a Siemens subsidiary. The settlement includes a commitment by Siemens to pay $100 million over the next 15 years to support anti-corruption work, an agreement of up to a four-year debarment for Siemens’ Russian subsidiary, and a voluntary two-year shut-out from bidding on Bank business for Siemens AG and all of its consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates.

As part of the settlement, Siemens has also agreed to co-operate to change industry practices, clean up procurement practices and engage in collective action with the World Bank Group to fight fraud and corruption. Siemens will also provide information on any additional cases of wrongdoing to the Bank’s Institutional Integrity Vice Presidency (INT), which investigates fraud and corruption in Bank Group-financed activities.
Incredible!

Cedarwood Events

They rent beautiful chairs and tables for weddings and events...

Check out their presence in Bimbo Adebayo and Dayo Adewoye's wedding at Yaradua Center Abuja...

Be sure to check them out...

Celebrity Home Make over with JJ Okocha

CHM, is a TV show designed to run in the fashion of do-over shows like Extreme Makeover, Home Makeover etc. It's a show designed to give Nigerians a new platform upon which Nigerians facing tough times in our economy will be given a new beginning in life.CHM will offer Nigerians the opportunity to become and live the celebrity and comfortable lifestyle they have always dreamed of by giving their homes a total makeover.

The host for CHM is Austin Jay-Jay Okocha , renowned business man and formal national and international footballer.

Coming to a station near you!

Delta State Street Light Project

I'm not from Delta, don't know anyone in Government :), I just like what the Government of that State is doing. Kinda like what our Government in Lagos is doing. Let's appreciate them...a little.

Check out the State's street light project

Pix thanks to TrueFace Of Delta

Quote of the day
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters"

~Alan Simpson

Have a fabulous week ahead.

Kisses.

Afroterminal

Naija's own version of facebook...y'all need to go there and check it out. You will be proud!!!

Afroterminal, a social, business and entertainment networking website, is now on stream.

As the name suggests, Afroterminal is a choice location where Africans (Continental and Diaspora) could meet, establish new relationships, strengthen the ties with homeland, buy, sell and lots more.

It is planned to become the next major online brand after the Myspace and Facebook. The most interesting thing about the site is that it is powered by Nigerians. And unlike the aforementioned online brands, is afro-centric.

If you want to register and be active on the site go here...http://www.afroterminal.com/

I've registered, join me!!!

Photo of the day

Michael Jackson's Casket

The specs for Michael Jackson's coffin have come in and it is elaborate, to say the least.
Costing a whopping $25,000, the casket is solid bronze, plated in 14-karat gold. The custom designed casket's interior is flame blue velvet and the exterior will have a mirror finish.

Source: Perezhilton.com

2009 Soundcity Music Video Awards Nominees

Hey people, hope you all are having a great weekend so far. For those who haven't seen the nominees list for the 2009 Soundcity Music Video Award, here it is. The second edition will hold on the 1st of August, 2009 at The Soundcity Music Centre, Oceanview V/I.

Check out the nominees...



Best Male Video
Gino - Farabale
Naeto C - Kini Big Deal
Igho - Naija Boy
Shank - Too Late
Banky W - Capable Remix
9ice - Party Rider

Best Female Video
Sasha - Only One
Goldie - Shift
Wierd Mc - Riranwo
Ty Bello - Ekundayo
Kel - Waa Wa Alright
Nikki Laoye - Never Felt This Way

Best Choreography
Freewindz - Like That
P-Square - Roll It
Dipp - Dangerous
Goldie - Shift

Best Special Effect Editing
Mo Hits All Stars - Ten Ten
Dipp - Dangerous
P-Square - Roll it
Omawunmi - In The Music
Sorty - Brymo
H-Man - Ndoli Ndoli

Best Duo/Group Video
Mohits All Stars - Pere
P-Square - Roll It
Kentro World - Kama Kazee
KC Presh - Shokori Bobo
GXploits - Bolu Moru

Best Cinematography
Bigiano - Shayo
Eldee - Bosi Gbangba
Sasha - Only One
Tuface Idibia - Enter The Place
Darey Art Alade - Not The Girl

Best Hip Hop Video
Str8butah - Last Standing
Mode9ine - Hip Hop
OD ft. Sound Sultan - No Be Today
Gino - Farabale
DJ Jimmy Jatt ft. Sasha, Blaise, Kemistry, Bouqui - Too Much

Sound City Fresh Video
Bouqui - Morile
Ikechukwu - She Makes Me Go (Shoobeedoo)
GXploits - Tear Rubber
Morachi - Boomskolo
Steel - South African Girl

Sound City Viewers Choice
9ice - Street Credibility
Wierd Mc - Riranwo
Tuface Idibia - Enter The Place
Bigiano - Shayo
Ikechukwu - Wind Am Well
D'Banj - Suddenly

Best Collaboratian in a Music Video
Jmartins ft. Timaya and P-Square - Good or Bad
Tuface Idibia ft. Sound Sultan - Enter The Place
2shotz ft. Timaya - In Case You Never Know
Klever Jay ft. Danny Young - Koni Koni Love
Ayzee Yo ft. Tuface Idibia - No Be Small Thing
DJ Jimmy Jatt ft. Sasha, Blaise, Kemistry, Bouqui - Too Much
Ikechukwu ft. D'Banj and Don Jazzy - Wind Am Well

Discovery of the Year

YQ ft. Dagrin - Efimile

DeeBee - Collabo

Bracket - Yori Yori

Kel - Waa Wa Alright

Bigiano - Shayo

Tustep ft. Dagrin - Call the Police

Jmartins ft. Timaya and P-Square - Good or Bad

Hit Producer Of The Year (As used in a music)

"Efimile" by YQ ft. Dagrin - Dr Frabbs

"Le fenuso" by Lord of Ajasa - ID Cabasa

"Suddenly" by D'Banj - Don Jazzy

"Kama Kazee" by Kentro World - JJC Skills

"Pasa Pasa" by M.P - Dapsee

"Enter The Place" by Tuface Idibia - JSleek

Best R&B pop Video

Omawunmi - In The Music

Banky W - Don't Break My Heart

Dipp - Dangerous

Tony Tetuila - Do Re Mi

KC Presh - Shokori Bobo

Ay.Com - Pass Me Your Love

African Video Of The Year

Nneka - Heart Beat (Nigeria)

ML - 340 (Mozambique)

Hip Hop Pantsula (South Africa)

Asem - Pigaro (Ghana)

Okyeama kwame - Woso (Ghana)

Best Video

Wierd MC - Riranwo

Eldee - Bosi Gbangba

Naeto C - Kini Big Deal

Mo Hits All Stars - Pere

Bigiano - Shayo

Kentro World - Kama Kazee

P-Square - Roll It

Tuface Idibia - Enter The Place

To vote, go to their official website here...http://soundcity.tv/smva/

Special request: Please vote for Djinee in the Best RnB/Pop Video. Pls go to the website to vote or SMS 'Djinee Lade RnB/Pop to 3314.

Thanks.

Cheers

Naija Entertainment News

Armed Robbers attack comedian Gbenga Adeyinka and his family at their Ikorodu home early this morning; leaving their guard dead.

Will bring you more on that...

Michael Jackson tribute concert

THE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT POWERED BY 411 ENTERTAINMENT, NEW AFRIKA SHRINE, SAT JULY 4. 6PM.

Be right back...

Adebayo Jones to be honored at Icecapade 09

This is a special post for a very special man. The phenomenal Nigerian-born UK based designer...Adebayo Jones.

In all my years as a model, this is the only designer I modeled for who gave me a dress in appreciation after the fashion show; and when he came back to Nigeria the following year for another show, he brought some of his tops for some of his favorite models, myself included :-). The gesture really surprised me, 'cos it wasn't common in those days. Designers don't generally give clothes to models, but he did it...

A very special man...He's being honored by Icecapade.

Read the press release below.

RENOWNED DESIGNER & STYLE ICON ADEBAYO JONES TO BE SPECIALLY RECOGNISED AT ICECAPADE 2009.

N4LIFE Entertainment are proud to present London based Nigerian Haute Couture designer and style icon Adebayo Jones with its first ever N4LIFE ‘special recognition’ award. This prestigious award will be presented to Adebayo Jones by N4LIFE Entertainment at its official launch party on 18th July 2009, aboard the elegant and classy Tereza Joanne boat, London.

The N4LIFE ‘special recognition’ award, given for the first time, is to formally recognise the achievements of Adebayo Jones, a young and exemplary Nigerian, in the world of fashion and style. It is also to applaud him for positively promoting the image and perception of Nigeria through his creative and stylish designs on an international platform.

Adebayo Jones, one of the leading African designers in Europe, is known for his fine, clean and classic lines while using the most luxurious and luscious fabrics, ranging from silks to brocades, velvets, chiffon’s organza’s, crochets and damask. Besides designing glamorous outfits for celebrities such as Patti Boulaye, Adebayo Jones has also designed and styled gowns for several winning Miss Nigeria contestants and for some finalists at the Miss Universe pageants.

On the 18th July 2009, at ICECAPADE, Sade Adegoke of the N4LIFE team will be wearing some exclusive and breathtaking designs specially made for the event by Adebayo Jones.

Besides being part of a unique and innovative event, a classy champagne reception, exotic cocktails and delicious canapés are just a few of the highlights also included in the ticket price. Tickets are priced at £30.00 standard and £50.00 VIP, and can be bought on-line at http://www.naija4life.co.uk/ or through Ace Adegoke on +44 7944 344 288.

Adebayo Jones designs

Sheree Williams in a silk Linen formal shirt with frills in front. Crystal hand beaded tie, with silk brocade flares . Boots are handmade in silk Aso-oke.

With Patti Boulaye dressed in Adebayo Jones

More stuff coming...

9jagal.com + 2009 BET Awards Red Carpet

If you haven't discovered it yet, here's your chance. One of our favorite bloggers, Naijagal, has upgraded. She now has a new website.

I've been there, and it's hella fab.

Check on it here...http://9jagal.com/

2009 BET Red Carpet pictures

The award has come and gone...quite memorable!
Check out what the stars wore...

Pay particular attention to Alicia Key’s dress and Tyra's ensemble...fab!

Beyonce Knowles in a beautiful Balmain dress

Letoya Luckett in a lace, crystal embellished, zipper Balmain dress and an Alejandro Ingelmo shoes.

Ciara in a Cynthia Steffe Fall 2009 dress.

Alicia Keys in a Moroccan inspired embellished mini Jenny Packham dress, a Christian Louboutin Spartenvol Strass 100 sandals and a matching nude clutch.

Zoe Saldana in a white one-sleeved Calvin Klein dress and a Brian Atwood shoes.

Melody Thornton of the Pussycat dolls in a nude body-stocking Alexander McQueen dress.


Taraji P. Henson in a black Kaufman Franco one-sleeved gown with leather strapped detail on the back.


Cassie in a Mark Fast knit dress and a Giuseppe Zanotti fold-over booties.

Singer Keri Hilson in a black bustier dress with Casadei black satin pumps completes.

Amerie in a LWD with Alexander McQueen peep-toe booties


Estelle paid homage to the late Michael Jackson by wearing a single white glove with a denim tiered Acne baroque peplum dress, with a contrasting silver spiked earrings.


Actress Keke Palmer in an embellished dress with sparkled in the LA sunshine.

Tyra Banks in a menswear-inspired satin ensemble, with suede Trib Two pumps


Teirra Marie


Kim Coles

Sharon Carpenter


Wendy Raquel Robinson

Mary Mary

Mario

Three 6 Mafia


Day 26


Sean Paul

Lala and Carmelo


LisaRaye and daughter

Arsenio Hall and son

Joe Jackson

Naija Ent. News next...you're going to get it next I promise...:-)

Catch y'all later...

Asaba International Airport Project + Delta State University Teaching Hospital

The International Airport, still under construction, is situated in Asaba, Delta State
Check it out...

Front view

Side view

Asaba International Airport Control Tower

Runway of the Asaba International Airport

The reason I brought these pictures here is because of a statement made by someone after seeing these pictures...

Here it is... "Another white elephant project...another conduit to drain scarce resources. Does Delta and Akwa-Ibom states need 'International' airports? Must every state in Nigeria have an airport? Aren't durable, well paved road networks a million times better? Asaba is bracketted by two airports (Enugu/Benin) that if properly developed alongside solid road network will allow the citizens of Edo, Enugu, Anambra and Delta state conduct their lives with utmost ease. This airport project is...bullshit!

Is this the right attitude? There's nothing 'bull' or 'shit' about the structures I'm looking at in these pictures. I know we've been let down severally in the past by our Government, but shouldn't we show appreciation when they do things like this? Like what our Governor in Lagos is doing? But on the flipside, is there any sense in what the writer wrote? Who agrees or disagrees with him?

Meanwhile check out another structure built by the Government of Delta State

Delta State University Teaching Hospital
This hospital in located in Oghara, Delta State

Front view of the Teaching Hospital

Side view

A Clinical Staff displaying some Medical Equipments of the Hospital
Pix thanks to Trueface of Delta...

Happy new month all

God bless!

Cheers...