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AKIN LEWIS TO CELEBRATE 4 DECADES IN THE NIGERIAN FILM INDUSTRY

I'm one of those who have expressed shock at this news. Seriously, Akin Lewis has spent that long in the Nigerian movie industry? Wonderful. The veteran actor and director will be celebrating his 40 years in the motion picture industry in a grand style.

He'll be staging an event themed 'Akintola Akin-Lewis 40 Years As A Professional On Stage, Radio, Tv & Film And Launching' on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the Amador Suites, Ajah, Lagos. The event will also feature a documentary on the prominent actor tagged "who be dis Akin Lewis sef???"

One of the films that shot him into limelight is Tade Ogidan's Madam Dearest. Other soap operas and home videos he's starred in include Were Alaso, Red Hot, Apere, Silver Lining,The Gods Are Still Not To Blame, Spider, Tinsel, The Benjamins, Footprints, Two Sides of a Coin to mention a few.

FLAVOUR EMERGES BIGGEST WINNER AT THE 2013 NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (NMVA)

The winners of the 2013 edition of the Nigerian music Video Awards (NMVA) were unveiled yesterday, November 15th, 2013. Flavour emerged the biggest winner of the night carting home four solid awards ( Best Indigenous concept, Best Costume, Best High Life Video and Video of the year)

LIST OF WINNERS

(1) Best Gospel Video (Amaray Oke Nbagi)

(2) Best Video By Minor (Ozzybosco Tinini Ft Olamide)

(3) Best Soft Rock Alternative Video-

(Black Magic – Repete)

(4) The Best Dance hall And Reggae Video – (Orezi – Rihanna )

(5) Best Pop Extra Video ( Chidinma- Emini Baller)

(6) Best Video By New Act ( Sean Tizzle Sho Lee)

(7) Best Video Director (Clarence Peters)

(8) Best Afro Hip-Hop Video ( Olamide- Durosoke)

(9) Best R'n'B Video (Banky W -Yes or No)

(10) Best Indigenous Concept ( Flavour- Ada Ada)

(11) Best Use Of Costumes ( Flavour- Ada Ada)

(12) Best Use of Visual Effects- ( Sound

Sultan – Natural Something )

(13) Best Contemporary Afro Music Video

( X-Project – Azuka)

(14) Best Cinematography ( Clarence Peters – D'Banj- Don't Tell Me Nonsense)

(15) Best Afro Hip-Hop Video ( Ice Prince VIP)

(16) Best Afro Beat Video ( Burna Boy- Run My Race)

(17) Best New Director ( Mat Max)

(18) Best High Life Video ( Flavour – Ada Ada)

(19) Best Afro Pop Video ( 2Face – Blood On The Dance Floor)

(20) Video Of The Year ( Flavour – Ada Ada)

(21) Life Time Achievement Award

Dr Victor Olaiya

FIVE NIGERIAN PLAYERS MAKE 2013 CAF AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLIST

Five Nigerian footballers namely; John Obi Mikel, Vincent Enyeama, Emmanuel Emenike, Ahmed Musa and Sunday Mba, have made the shortlist for the 2013 Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Player of the Year award.

Other nominees include Yaya Toure, Asamoah Gyan, Didier Drogba, Jonathan Pitroipa, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to mention a few. The 2013 edition of the Awards Gala will hold on Thursday, January 9, 2014 in Lagos.

MEET ACTOR FEMI BRANCH'S 'LITTLE RAYS OF SUNSHINE'

Nigerian celebrities still on photo-sharing spree. Thanks to Instagram and maybe once in a while twitter and facebook, by the way, the men are the only ones showing their kids off, where are the ladies?

Popular actor, Femi Branch has also joined the bandwagon, the dark-skinned movie producer recently shared the pictures of his 'branches' (his exact words) on Instagram. "Cute beyond words, my little rays of sunshine." He added.

PHOTO: MESSI'S BRO MOCKS C RONALDO

Arsene Wenger was damn right when he said "C Ronaldo is unlucky to be born in the same era with Messi." But really, when will people stop taking jabs at C Ronaldo simply because he's Messi's rival? Yesterday, I read a biased statement made by FIFA on Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or nomination; "He got 34 goals in La Liga 2012/13, a figure only bettered by Messi's 45." Not forgetting Sepp Blatter's hairstyle comments amongst others.

The Argentine's brother, Matias Messi incurred the wrath of teeming CR7 fans after he tweeted a picture of the two footballers with the trophies they've won between 2009 and 2013. And of course it favoured his humble brother.

He actually wrote it in Spanish but here's the English translation. "Hello everyone, I leave you with a little photo. I hope you like it. I love it!!!""Messi's titles at Barca (2009-2013)" and "CR7's titles at Real (2009-2013)." He later posted another picture (of his bro receiving four Ballons d'Or awards) after irate CR7 fans sent him nasty messages.

TARIES WORLD PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF PRESTIGE COSMETICS IN NIGERIA & HANG-OUT WITH BEVERLY OSU

Taries World; a bespoke makeup and beauty outfit is inviting fashion and beauty enthusiasts, entrepreneurs etc to the official launch of Prestige Cosmetics in Nigeria. Taries World; the sole and exclusive distributor of Prestige Cosmetics and Studio MakeUp in Nigeria received the franchise over a year ago.
Speaking more about the event which will be anchored by radio presenters, Bimbo Fagade and Wyse and have co-Mercy Aigbe (Actor, Yoruba Genre), and Adekunbi Fashakin (MUA Sit Pretty) as co-host, CEO of Taries World, Mrs Tara Adesemowo, said she delayed the launching in order to buy time and screen people’s comments.
“After much use and testimonies from Professionals and Non Professional Makeup Users of Prestige Cosmetics in Nigeria, we are set to officially launch the brand to create awareness to its potential customers and expand its market share”, she added.
 
The official launch takes place on Sunday November 24, 2013 at Whitehouse, 31, Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Orange Carpet 2pm-3pm, Symposium 3pm-4pm, Launching / Discounted Product Shopping 4pm-7pm. (Please note that the symposium at 3pm is strictly by invitation but the event is open to all for the launch and shopping from 4pm).
The launching has promised to be a talk of the town event as it will witness the attendance of the crème d’la crème in the country. The Celebrity Host and Spokes Model of the day is Beverly Osu, one of the Nigerian Contestants for the last Bigbrother Africa TheChase and a Model.

MEET THE FIVE BEST YOUNG PLAYERS IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

This ranking is from a football site called Squawka.com. They've taken time to select five English Premier League young players who have recorded fantastic performances and lead their various clubs to victory. These players are 22 or younger. Rankings are based on Squawka's Performance Score.

1) Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)- 22 year-old Welsh footballer's remarkable rise at the Emirates this season has proved that he's not just a fluke. He's scored a total of six goals and recorded four assists to his name. His performance score is 495 points.

2) Andros Townsend (Tottenham)- The 22 year-old Tottenham player is regarded as the most valuable player at the White Hart Lane. He has the most take-ons in the Premier League, 55 successful take-ons in ten games. His performance score is 344 points

3) Eden Hazard (Chelsea) since his debut at Stamford bridge, the 22-year old Belgian has been very outstanding for the club particularly this season, scoring a good number of crucial goals, his nomination in Ballon D'or confirms his incredible form. He garnered 298 points.

4) Steven Caulker (Cardiff City) – he got the captain band shortly after he joined the club in the summer window. The 21 year currently tops Cardiff's player performance rankings. He's netted two goals this season. He has 270 points.

5) Oscar- (Chelsea)

22 year-old Oscar has not been a let-down since his return from the Confederations Cup, rather the 21 year-old attacking midfielder has been showing a lot of promises, he has scored four goals and created 14 chances with a pass accuracy of 80%. His performance score is 248

Source: Squawka.com

MURDER MESS: FUJI MUSICIAN, PASUMA ISSUES STATEMENT

Prominent fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Odetola popularly called Pasuma Wonder has debunked news making rounds that he knocked down&killed a fan shortly after his performance at a show in Idimu, Lagos on 24th, October, 2013. The Regal gin ambassador has issued a statement via his management, AO21 Media. "On October 24th I had a show somewhere around idimu and as usual there were quite a lot of people there. After my performance I made for my car after settling the area boys with a large sum of money. Definitely, I had to zoom off because I didn't want them to mob me. I left the venue and drove straight
to my house. Later that night, I heard someone was killed at the show. I was surprised because people don't fight at my shows. It was later explained to me that the young man was killed by policemen. I tried to get details of the incident and that was when I gathered that one of the boys hung on to my car before I drove off. He was said to have fallen off and started running after my car for reasons I don't know. I didn't even notice anyone was running after my car. Simultaneously, the policemen were driving fast behind me to get more money from me and in the process the boy was knocked down by their vehicle.
When the policemen caught up with me, I gave them Money and they turned back. As at that time I was not even aware something had happened and I drove off. Later that night, I was informed that a boy was killed by the policemen and my manager Afolabi
Oyekoya has been trying to get in touch with the deceased family. If those that reported the incident,
did actually visit the police station or hospital the boy was taken to, they would have found out the truth. The question is, did my car hit the boy? Did my car have any contact with the boy? Was I even aware of anything? The policemen were said to have taken the boy to the hospital or their station and had communicated with the family. It was reported that the policemen were
part of my convoy but the truth is they were never part of my convoy. I didn't go to the show with any security except my bodyguards. I feel comfortable
around area boys or whatsoever you choose to call them, I have no reason to move around with policemen. I didn't hit anyone with my car, neither did any of my convoy. Where is the story coming from. I didn't want to make any press statement but
have been forced to because it is obvious some bloggers are trying to make a mess of my name. Do we now live in a country where people believe they can just write something about you and get away with it. Hmmm ! If I was truly involved in a murder case I would have been invited to the police station for questioning.Have I been asked to write a report at the police station? Have I been arrested ? We are talking about someone's life here? My management AO21 Media have been making efforts to reach the family of the deceased not because we were involved in his death
but because he was a fan of Pasuma wonder."

SORROW&TEARS AS DEJI FALAE IS BURIED

Ondo State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Deji Falae who also lost his life in the ill-fated Associated Airline crash which occured on October 3, 2013 was buried today in Akure, Ondo State amidst tears and sorrow.

The burial which was witnessed by Deji's widow, Eseh Falae, his children, Wuraola, Ayorinde and Oreoluwa, brother Barrister Deji Falae also had Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, his wife, Olukemi and the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Dare

Emiola in attendance.

May his soul find repose. Amen!

Photo credit: Helen Events blog

D'BANJ&ALEXANDER BURKE COVER NOVEMBER EDITION OF COMPLETE FASHION MAGAZINE

I'm not sure I've seen Dbanj grace a magazine cover before? I might just be wrong. Well, this happens to be the (for me) most dramatic Complete Fashion magazine cover. The self-acclaimed Banga Lee style is quite unique; he looks dapper in the blue Guinea attire, and the brown velvet wrapped around his neck. He talked about his soaring music career and many more

With the beautifully "carved" head-tie and bold costume, Alexander Burke could easily pass for an African lady. She also spoke at length about her visit to Nigeria and life after winning X-Factor.

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