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FACES AT THE LONDON PREMIERE OF HALF OF A YELLOW SUN MOVIE

We had more faces (cast&crew) at the Toronto premiere (Toronto International Film Festival) which took place last month. However, the star-studded film as scheduled, has also premiered in London. And faces at the event include Chimamanda Adichie (the brain behind the book), Onyeka Onwenu, Biyi Bandele, Yewande Sadiku, Dele Momodu, OC Ukeje and many more. And Yes, Don Jazzy, it was really a surprise. Now looking forward to the Nigeria premiere.
Half of a Yellow Sun movie trailer:
Half of a Yellow Sun movie premiere (Toronto)
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MOBO 2013: LIST OF WINNERS

Ghanaian singer/rapper, Fuse ODG’s antenna song was and is still a riveting hit, so he beat our very own Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Ice Prince to win the highly-coveted Best African Act award at the just concluded Mobo Awards. The 2013 edition of the awards was held yesterday October 19, 2013 at the new Hydro Arena in Glasglow, Scotland.

LIST OF WINNERS!

Best African Act – Fuse ODG

Best Album – ‘Home’, Rudimental

Best Female in association with Tresor Paris – Laura Mvula

Best Gospel – Lurine Cato

Best International Act – Kendrick Lamar

Best Jazz – Sons of Kemet

Best Male – Wiley

Best Newcomer in association with HTC – Krept & Konan

Best Reggae Act – Sean Paul

Best RnB/Soul Act – Laura Mvula

Best Song in association with PRSforMusic – ‘La La La’, Naughty Boy

Best UK Hip Hop/Grime – Tinie Tempah

Best Video in association with SBTV – ‘La La La’, Naughty Boy

Be MOBO – Stephen Lawrence Trust

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FUNKE AKINDELE RIDES BICYCLE FOR ANTI-POLIO CAMPAIGN

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and some of the Rotary Club members recently rode a bicycle to campaign against polio disease, it would be recalled that the talented actress became an ambassador few months ago, and (apparently) one of her core responsibilities is to raise awareness for polio eradication.

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YINKA AYEFELE'S BAND MEMBERS DISAPPEAR IN THE US

Nigerian music Legends, Ebenezer Obey and King Sunny Ade faced this same problem in the '70s, infact, at some point, some of their band members were told to swear to an oath, that they will not run away whenever they take them out of the country for engagements. I never knew it still happens.

Acclaimed gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele has asked US authorities via a statement to track down and deport 3 of his band members Ojoyido Adegbenga Ezekiel (Keyboardist), Solomon Olugbenga Motimoke (Vocalist) and Olusola Kayode Isaac (Vocalist) who disappeared after arriving the US for a six-week tour.

According to his Publicist David Ajiboye, "Olusola Kayode Isaac defected at the

LaGuardia Airport, New York on Monday 14th October on his way from Houston with three other members of the band, Ojoyido Adegbenga was said to have

disappeared from the group at the Howard Johnson Inn on Rockaway Boulevard, New York on Tuesday,15th October. The third man Solomon Motimoke (Yatty) left the band while still at Washington DC on 11th October"

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DIDIER DROGBA MAKES HISTORY

Ivory Coast/Galatasaray forward, Didier Drogba has emerged the first African player to win the prestigious Golden foot award. The 35 year-old beat world club players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Frank Lampard, Iker Casillas, Samuel Eto’o, David Beckham, David Trezeguet, Andrea Pirlo and Miroslav Klose to win the 2013 prize. Last year’s award was won by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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HAVE YOU SEEN NEYMAR'S DOLL?

He sure looks like a doll. 21-year-old Barcelona forward, Neymar Jnr has unveiled his doll via his official website. Manufactured by Cosmokids, features of the toy which is 42cm in height include his trademark fauxhawk hairstyle, two Brazil kits and spare pair of boots and a diamond-studded earring. The doll goes for €60 and only 12,000 models would be released.

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MIKE AREMU FOR FESTIVAL OF LIFE CONCERT UK

Multiple award winning musician and renowned saxophonist, Mike Aremu who just successfully rounded up his US tour will be at the centre stage of action this weekend as he performs live at the 2013 Festival Of Life (FOL) in London England.

The highly rated and widely-travelled music star will be on hand to deliver world class music in the 40, 000 capacity hall of Excel Exhibition Centre in London where the Convention will take place on

Friday the 18th of October, 2013.  

The performance will mark Mike’s second

appearance at the event after his first experience in March 2008.

In other news news, come this December 2013 Mike Aremu will be organizing a massive launch party to officially unveil his new double CD album COAT OF MANY COLOURS in Lagos Nigeria. The 16 track double CD album was released earlier in the year 2013 and featured appearances from the likes of M.I, Chidinma, Sasha P, and Wole Awolola.

Coat Of Many Colours is his fourth studio album after his last effort titled UNVEILED in 2006. His first album was Dance in 1999 and followed up by No Shaking in 2002 both released under

Kennis Music imprint. There will also be another spectacular launch in the U.K in May at the famous Jazz venue, London Jazz Cafe.

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