By Azuh Arinze
Top comedian, Bright Okpocha, is now a father. His lover of many years, Elsie Uzoma, delivered their first child, a baby boy, on Friday, May 9th, 2008, at Lagoon Hospital, Apapa, Lagos. Mother and child are okay. Basketmouth is excited but partially unhappy because he was not in the labour room to witness Jason's (That's the name they gave the baby boy) arrival, which had always been his dream.
Congrats to the new father...a wedding next perhaps?
Stephanie Okereke's interview
By Uche Olehi of Encomium magazine
We understand you are into some modeling jobs?S "Yeah, I just got an endorsement as the face of Emelda, a company in the states
How much is it really worth?
S "There are lots of speculations going on. I'm bound by my contract not to disclose the amount, but it is definitely in millions"
What's new about Stephanie Okereke?
S "Stephanie is doing a lot of great things. Other than the endorsement, I'm working. I'm also setting up a foundation to create awareness for Vestico Vagina Fescular (VVF), that's the thing I'm doing now.
We are amazed at your transformation after your life threatening auto crash years back
S "That's why I said I had to be at AMAA 2008. The last one I had an accident. The second time I was on crutches and today I'm walking. I give God all the glory"
How is life without a husband? (trust naija Journalists...they always go there...lol)
S "That I wouldn't want to talk about, but I'm feeling so great. How do I look without him?"
Cool. Any plans to remarry?
S "I don't know. But I'm very much single"
What are the mistakes you made in your crashed marriage that you want to correct now?
S "I don't think I made any mistake in my relationship. I'm happy with the way everything went."
No regret, you're perfect?
S "No, not that I'm perfect. Any decision you make you are accountable for it. I know what I passed through and I am proud I actually stood out at the end of the day"
What are you expecting from your future husband, considering the travails of the first?
S "No comment about that. When it comes, I will let you know."
Note: That is not Steph's ex
Joke Jacobs Denies Marriage break-up
By Leke Adeneye of Encomium magazine
Now, what will be your comment about the speculations in certain quarters that your long travel was to escape for a while from some suspected crisis within your marriage to Uncle Olu Jacobs?
J "Really? I find that very interesting. They should have rather said that a while back when there were problems, but they are saying it now when there are none. Like all marriages, we have had our problems. Unless they are dishonest with each other, as a couple, will you say your marriage doesn't face any kind of problem? Ours has had it share, but what I do say each time is that ours is a marriage that God wanted. There are some challenges that when they occur, it could be him or me who would say 'That's it, I've had enough'. One of us would just say 'Okay I've made a mistake in this area, just show me how to sort it out' and that has been the story of our marriage"
What can you tell couples, especially celebrity couples who look up to yours as a model long-lasting marriage?J "What can I say? Stop looking up to me. Because from them too, I'm pretty sure I can learn a lot. Well, the bible says the three-fold card is not easily broken, so let God be the third party in your relationship and it will surely last"
9ice beaten and arrested by the police by Seun Apara (Encomium mag)
9ice beaten and arrested by the police by Seun Apara (Encomium mag)
The men of the Nigeria Police must have an axe to grind with our music celebs. Month after month, they keep disgracing our music stars, at times beating some of them black and blue. Muma Gee, Paul play, Peter of P-Square have all had their fair shares. The latest from them occurred on Wed, May 7th, 2008, when they harrased the rave of the moment, 9ice, beating him thoroughly. Their attack on 9ice happened at Bariga where he had gone to see his sick mother. According to him, the traffic was quite serious and they had some important stuff to attend to. On his way back from Bariga, three men and a woman suddenly double crossed him, and because they were all in mufti and the place was not a check point, he mistook them for robbers and sped off. Unknown to him, the police officers were pursuing him and when it was obvious to them that they couldn't get him, they started shooting at his tyres. Immediately the car stopped, all the officers started beating him with guns and police batons. They dragged him down from the car, tore his clothes and dragged him to one of the police stations in Bariga and put him behind the counter. Within a twinkle of an eye, a crowd gathered at the station immediately they heard 9ice had been arrested. The Lagos State Police PRO, Mr, Frank Mba, ordered his release and apologised to him. The excuse of the officers later was that they didn't recognise him as an artiste and also he did not stop when they told him to.
Dimeji Alara suffers stroke - by Stella Dimoko Korkus
Dimeji Alara suffers stroke - by Stella Dimoko Korkus
This ex-Genevieve magazine reporter, suffered a stroke two weeks ago. "Dimeji is lying in hospital with one part of his face paralysed. The stroke took him by surprise because he's still very young. He can't speak well right now as half os his face, including eye, tonque and cheek is paralysed'
Dimeji is said to be in his 20's, how can that happen? Is he the guy that runs Nigerianentertainment.com?
Blackface Changes name
Blackface Changes name
One of Nigeria's prominent acts, Blackface, has changed his name to Blackface Naija. At the moment, everything about the act, locally and internationally, is undergoing serious repackaging. According to the artiste, he decided to change his name because many people around the world are bearing Blackface and he got to know about this on the internet. So, in order to distinguish himself, he decided to add Naija to his name.
He is releasing another album in May titled Me, Music and I and it will contain the current single he is promoting on air, Ghetto Girls.
Tuface Idibia picks Armada Jeep. (We call trucks, 4X4's Jeeps in Nigeria...lol)Nigeria's multi platinum star, 2face has stepped up with a wonder on wheels. This time, it is an Armada Jeep which he recently acquired. The Jeep replaces his stolen Range Rover and it cost him N8million
AMEN calls for entries
Awards for Musical Excellence in Nigeria, AMEN 2008, is around the corner and the organisers have been sending clarion calls to musicians, label owners, marketers, and artiste managers to submit their entries for AMEN 2008, slated for August 8 2008 (080808). Entries to be submitted are works released between January 2007 and December 2007. Each entry is expected to be five copies of CD, VCD or DVD and should be submitted before June 13 2008.
Tee A set to launch Showtime Africa
Tunde Adewale, one of Nigeria's hottest comedians is set to lauch his TV programme, Showtime Africa, which has been on air since last year. The launch has been fixed for May 28th 2008. The 30-minute affair is a wholesome entertainment programme that draws content from fashion, music, movies and sports and comedy.
Ruggedman's Quote
'I love women but it's not all of them I go to bed with' - Ruggedman
Ruggedman "Women attract me a lot because I am a man. I can't deny that fact. But it's not every food you see you eat. We try to handle our business"
Rugged's most embarrassing moment
"I think she was too attractive and I was trying to say hi to her in public and she just looked at me hissed and walked away in the full glare of people"
That's it! I try abi? Ciao!
33 comments:
When you hear news like Dimeji's, you cant help but be grateful to God for the gift of life and gud health. I sincerely hope that God will heal him. Just heard this mornin that Howie T's elder brother, who was contesting for a chairmanship position died this mornin. May his soul rest in peace. If na so people dey die, then i gentle o.
Dimeji had a stroke?
damn,God be with him.But how?he is young isn't he?
ED
Hey Linda hope u r ok.
Is nice knowing that stephanie has moved on and is doing great. I wish her all the best.
I feel for 9ice. I can imagine how brutally he must have been beaten.
Sorry 9ice. Gonga so.
thanks linda dis will do me for sometime
steph,sure is good wit interviews,so is joke silva.some celebrities should take time 2 learn 4rm them...sure hope 9ice is ok,naija police wat will we do with them only God will save us.anyways linda how body? i need 2 make arrangements 2 get mine
Stephanie Okereke is being paid millions for a brand named Emelds???? Yeah right maybe millions on Naira!
Who would pay her that amount of money, when she is virtually an unknown black female in the states?/
Even C and D list black celebrity females like Gabrielle Union, Sann a Lathan etc would not be paid millions of USD for such a job..... that is if they could get one!
Not trying to put Stephanie down, but please lets be real here!
sorry about the guy with the stroke. Age isnt a factor for getting a stroke. Children are developing hypertension these days. We all need to be aware. Check your bp regularly. Watch your diet and be active. Execrise. Our lifestyle these days are very sedentary. Walk instead of taking a bike.
The good news however is you can survive it with good therapy. My Grandma has stroke 3 times in her lifetime and she died when she was well over 80. She had a will to live though.
The guy is young and I'm positive he will be ok.
i thought it was cool.take care.
sorry nice
Yes ooo, you try...lol
Well wishes to Dimeji.
the way that naija police operate is just something else. "they didn't know he is an artiste"? so if he's not an artiste, they wouldn't have released him? how can they even just stop someone in the middle of the road? can he sue those guys? **Is he married yet? What's the story on that?
**I pray Dimeji gets better.
** Tee A, how can u launch a show that has been on air since that year?
@ the nice story...
They didn't recognize him. That's their excuse??? So, they are suppose to treat people they don't recognize like that. I just read a story in BBC about a boy that was left in jail for 7 years and his family thought he was dead.
~This is why people don't want to move back to Nigeria. Atleast you know if they try that here people will be held liable. Nonesense!!!!
stephanie is such a pretty lady. Goodluck to her.
d story abt 9ice and naija police is very sad. what is dat country turning into sef!
Stephnie is a bloody liar, why is she bound by contract not to reveal the amount; what would be the purpose of that, I never heard any REAL celebrity say that they are bound by contract not to reveal the amount of their endorsement that usually happens in court settlements so again she needs to stop with her lying she is not deceiving anyone. I think Toni Payne runs Nigerianentertainment.com I could be wrong.
oh my goodness gracious!
"how is life without a husband???"
R u kidding me??? what sort of rubbish question is that??
wow at 9ice!!
just when im having good thots of naija, i am brought back 2 REALITY.
first of all, the bloody touts were not in uniform so how did they expect d poor guy 2 know there were cops??
and then when they got a hold of him, DID THEY HAVE TO BEAT HIM UP?
wow!! asuuming it was here in the states this happened.... well lets just say 9ice would be sitting on money by now and i am talkin millionsssss.
the police force in naija is very disgraceful and what the heck did they mean by "we didnt know he was an artist?"
this has nothing 2 do with his JOB u wankers! this applies 2 every human being. so if he wasnt an artist or a well known wealthy man, u'ld justify ur ludacris act abi??
it is acceptable 2 PUBLICLY treat poor folks like crap in naija and that is what disgusts me the most.
As 4 d rest of d gist....couldnt be bothered abeg!
oh my bad! I 4got 2 write on the young man with a stroke! yes linda a stroke is very possible at that age. the doctors should check 2 verify if he has bone cancer because that can serve as a risk factor.
i hope he recovers well.
So sad with Dimeji. I hope he gets well soon. It's hard when you are young and doing gazillion things. I wonder what could be causing this health issue. I feel so sad.
Nigerian Police! When are they going to stop behaving like thugs? O
awww. I am praying for the young man that suffered the stroke, hope he heals well.
linda thanks for the gist
wendu
Jason Okpocha? hmmmmm......
how pretty is steph okereke that any brand would choose her to endorse their products???? dont think she's pretty at all, just my opinion.
Thanks for the gist.
Dimeji will recover fully in Jesus name. Amen!
Linda na wa for saying Basketmouth may have a wedding on the cards soon. It's not by force to marry now! When will we change in this world sef. He can do what he wants.
@Linda
I got here from your postings on STURVS. Great effort you've put into this blog to make it stand out. The blog is quite unique and it is interesting that it is focused on the entertainment industry instead of attempting to be JACK OF ALL TRADE!
I've had quite a nice time visiting. I will suggest you move your content to a self-hosted blog. Don't leave things to chance. The amount of work that has gone into this blog is too much to be left at the mercy of Google!
Just my little contribution. Cheers.
Omo, 2Face na baba isha.
Ruggedman wetin come happen to Isio, abi she no good enough for you. Joke & Olu, longevity is the key and the at end of the day, you guys are still human.
Basketmouth, ego na-ekwu okwu. Person wan try u? Blackface, i no blame u pls, remain O-R-I-G-I-N-A-L.
Stephanie, for anyone that does not believe that you can be paid in millions of dollars does not understand your worth. That's ok. as they were not present when you signed the contract and besides, the African-American actresses are still human - no difference between them and the top rated Nigerian actresses. The only difference is their "better climate."
Dimeji, "by His stripes you are healed."
9ice, no mind "ndi eke." Dat case of mistaken identity wit u na "ndi eke" na promise of greater tins to come for u. As the saying goes, "every disappointment is a blessing." "When one door/window closes, another one opens." "God cannot give you what you cannot bear. He will give you the grace & strength to maintain and sustain." Toni girl... pls, take good care of yo man.
Linda... Linda... i know say u dey gbadun, trust you, i have faith in you...
What??? They beat up 9ice? Mehn it's not even funny. I hope he makes them pay big time. If not, i trust Toni Payne. Na she go show them say there ain't no decorum about thuggery. Razz naija police. Can't stand 'em for all the money in Japan!!!
wow I pray that Dimeji recovers wholly as quickly as possible, he should not be cut down in his prime bikonu
I used to see this dimeji guy at every society event with high society people always. he was also always in the papers for dating someone or the other. maybe he needs to cut down that high profile liefstyle and get some rest...lol may he get well
The news about Dimeji is so sad! I like Joke's responses to their nosy questions, good on her. She's very dignified. Stephanie is doing well, I'm happy for her - she's been through a lot. Not sure if I'm feeling this 'Blackface Naija' thing - sounds odd. Good luck to him though. Rweally interesting update Linda, as always.
Hi Linda, First time here. Caffy Waffi gal told me my pic with Stephanie was here , so I come look. You no even list me among your favourite blogs sef. Ok o.
Sad about this Police brutality. If not for the stars who have been victimised, might even go unnoticed by the elites.
Sad about Dimeji's illness, (although stroke is such a general term, one does no know what it means in this case). S
My prayers are with him and his family.
All the best
So sad about 9ice! May God help us ooh! How can we feel safe in our country when the people hired to "protect" us are the ones we are running from?? But really though, how was 9ice supposed to distinguish them from Armed Robbers?? and because he is a celebrity, all they say is sorry? what if he was a nobody? dude would still be sitting in the jail cell...shammeee!!
Basketmouth....when did it become okay in Nigeria to be having babies out of wedlock?? Did i miss something?..baby before marriage? maybe i missed that part in the Bible/Koran. Besides Basketmouth has been cheating on his girl foreverrrrrr, he is very unfaithful, i feel sorry for the poor girl
I've met Dimeji, and he's a great guy, it was sad to hear about his health condition and i pray he recovers fully.
blackface 2 much,
blackface dey here
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