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OBI ASIKA BRINGS THE VOICE REALITY SHOW TO NIGERIA

To say reality TV has taken over television entertainment as the most popular TV programme is like stating the obvious. The latest reality TV franchise to hit Nigeria is The Voice. Chairman & Chief Executive, Storm360, Obi Asika will be partnering with African Media & Productions Network (AMPN)to bring American reality TV show, The Voice, to Nigeria.

The singing competition which began airing in April 26, 2011 will join the likes of Nigerian Idol, X-Factor, Nigeria's Got Talent to mention a few who have found a firm foothold in Nigeria.

Throwing more light on the partnership, Asika, who is now the co-founder, AMPN West Africa noted, "I am excited to partner with Harrie and Arjan to bring these world class formats to Nigeria. We share a common philosophy and we will also seek to drive global access for quality Nigerian Content, this is an exciting time for all content producers and providers and we hope to bring some differentiation to the market.

He continued, "We look forward to 2014 with some excitement as we seek partnerships with brands, broadcasters and agencies to help to create more compelling content platforms and engagement for the various audiences. Nigeria is the content hub of Africa and AMPN will be working hard to add to that vast and exciting content pool."

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"BECKHAM'S FOCUS CHANGED AFTER HIS MARRIAGE TO SPICE GIRL" ALEX FERGUSON

Culled from Manchester Evening News. Retired Manchester United boss, Alex Ferguson during an interview with US TV network PBS revealed that David Beckham lost his focus after his marriage to Victoria Beckham of the defunct Spice Girls music group.

"As a young kid when I got him at 12 years of age his great desire was some of the best football. He was a fantastic trainer, practised all the time. At night-time he would come by with the schoolboys and practise with them. And he was in that collection.

And then of course, his life changed, when he married the girl from The Spice Girls, yeah. And his focus changed.

He got drawn into the – that celebrity status, you know? And for me, I'm a football man. He lost the focus. And when we sold him to Real Madrid, he did well."

The 72 year-old Scottish also expressed shock over the English footballer's move to LA, "I couldn't believe that he goes to LA Galaxy. I couldn't believe that. I couldn't understand that. I would never do that, you know? If I was going to go, I would be making sure he would go to the best, and Real Madrid was the best, I would say, and United.

"But he reinvented himself. He goes and plays for the English national team for a couple more years. He goes and plays for AC Milan in the European Cup. He's unbelievable. He really is – and good, well done to him. You can't argue with the status he has in life.Well, for me, it would have pleased me more to see him be a great, great player, you know? As I said, I'm a football man. But how can I argue with life?

On the 38 year-old model's achievement, Fergie noted, "He's an icon for young people… and represents himself the proper way. And I say well done. Amazing boy, yeah. I mean, how he has created himself. He's fantastic. Wonderful boy."  

Source: Manchester Evening News

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WHICH COUPLE DESERVES TO WIN N15M WEDDING&EXOTIC HONEYMOON IN THE MY BIG NIGERIAN WEDDING CONTEST? START VOTING NOW

Entries for the ‘My Big Nigerian Wedding’ contest have started pouring in in droves, now it’s time to begin the journey to choosing the ultimate winner. Voting according to WED Magazine, organizers of the maiden edition of the contest starts today October 2nd 2013 and ends on December 2nd 2013.
Couples who have registered for the contest stand the chance of having their dream wedding sponsored to the tune of N15Million and win an exotic honeymoon if they garner enough votes to get them to the final stage of the competition and clinch the overall prize. To vote for any couple of your choice, please visit www.mbnwedding.com and register with your email and mobile phone number. Your log in details can be used anytime you visit the MBNWedding site. You cannot register twice with the same email address and mobile phone number.The site permits you to vote only once for a couple within the space of 24 hours. To vote again for the same couple, you have to visit in the next 24 hours. However, you can vote for other couples of your choice within the same period.
 
To arrive at the first shortlist of 50 couples, 40 couples would be chosen through voting while 10 would be chosen by a select panel of judges who would pick the couples based on their stories and other criteria. These 40 couples would be a compilation of the top 25 votes from the website, 5 from Facebook, 5 from Twitter and 5 from Instagram. Akin Eso, publisher of WED Magazine notes that the voting process is an open and transparent one which gives all couples a fair chance of being shortlisted. “We have put in place the best technology and processes to ensure the voting process is as transparent as possible. We want every couple to get a fair chance of winning the competition. It is now left to the contestants to get their friends and family to vote for them.”
 
Speaking on the idea behind the contest, he said that beyond planning a spectacular wedding for the winning couple, WED Magazine has some important values which they stand for.
“Our dream at WED Magazine has always been to help about-to-wed couples ease the stress of planning their wedding achieve their dreams. The ‘My Big Nigerian Wedding’ contest gives us a better platform to realize that. We believe in the values of love, family, togetherness and sustainable marriages and through this contest, are pushing forward that message.”
 
Voting would be introduced on the competition’s social media platforms later on in the competition so couples, their friends and families are encouraged to join MBNWedding on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. SMS voting would also be introduced later on.
Have you registered for the contest or do you know a couple who has? Hurry now to www.mbnwedding.com and help them achieve their dreams!
Registration is FREE and still ongoing at www.mbnwedding.com.
For more information, please visit Facebook www.facebook.com/mbnwedding | Instagram www.instagram.com/mbnwedding | Twitter www.twitter.com/mbnwedding | Official Hashtag #mbnwedding
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BBC FEATURE: CLINIC WHERE WOMEN 'RENT' THEIR WOMBS

Surrogacy business is quite booming in India especially in Dr Nanya Patel's clinic situated at rural Gujarat, which houses up to 100 surrogate mothers. Women who carry babies for couples with fertility problems are paid US$8,000 while the doctor gets $28,000.

The (surrogacy) industry believed to be worth over $1billion (£619m) attracts childless couples from all over the world. Couples employ surrogate mothers as nannies and when they are through with all necessary paper work, they separate and take the children back to their respective countries.

The Doctor has several times been accused of running a baby-making factory and exploiting poor women but she doesn't see herself in that light, she considers herself as a feminist who is empowering them to take charge of their lives and improve their future

prospects.

"According to many, I am controversial. There have been allegations of baby selling, baby making factory. The surrogates are doing the physical work agreed and they are being compensated for it." She defended.

Source: DailyMail

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OKEY BAKASSI WRITES IN SUPPORT OF JIM IYKE

Jim Iyke's deliverance saga continues. One person who's seriously pissed over

the matter is none other but actor cum comedian Okey Bakassi. He deems it hypocrisy. Read on

"Yesterday was The 53rd Anniversary of Nigeria's 'Independence', I refused to comment or send messages for reasons u and I know. If u are reading this message, u are lucky to be alive. Thank God. I'm fed up with all the noise about my Actor colleague who gained Independence from 'demonic influence ' or 'Deliverance' at Synagogue. I respect him for seeking spiritual help when others are shying away from the reality of their situation.

Even those who are 'Demons' themselves are throwing insults at Jim. Our level of hypocrisy in Nigeria is nauseating. Established 'Sinners' find it convenient to throw stones at those whose stories become public, making it more difficult for people to seek help.

If you have never presented yourself for 'Deliverance' keep quiet because ur not sure of what forces are speaking through you. Congrats Jim for being 'man enough'……

Have a blessed day pals.

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WATCH THE TRAILER OF KUNLE AFOLAYAN'S OCTOBER 1 MOVIE

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED TRAILER OF NIGERIAN FILMMAKER AND ACTOR, KUNLE AFOLAYAN WAS RELEASED FEW DAYS BACK.

Featuring Deola Sagoe, Sadiq Daba, Demola Adedoyin, Kehinde Bankole, Kayode Aderupoko, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Bimbo Manuel, Ibrahim Chatta, Femi Adebayo, Kunle Afolayan, David Bailie, Nick Rhys, Colin David Reese, Lawrence Stubbings and Ifayemi Elebuibon.
SYNOPSIS
It’s September 1960, and with Nigeria on the verge of independence from British colonial rule, a northern Nigerian Police Detective, DAN WAZIRI, is urgently dispatched by the Colonial Government to the trading post town of Akote in the Western Region of Nigeria to solve a series of female murders that have struck horror in the hearts and minds of the local community.

 On getting to Akote, more murders are committed, and with local tension high and volatile, Waziri has a race on his hands to solve the case before even more local women are killed.
Set against the backdrop of the national celebratory mood of the impending independence, Waziri is pulled into a game of cat and mouse as he and the killer try to outwit each other… leading to the climatic end in which the life of a popular local female teacher and village belle, Tawa, is held in the balance. Waziri has to race against the clock to capture the killer, save Tawa and solve the crime before the British flag is lowered and the Nigerian flag raised on Independence Day… October 1.

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CHIKA IKE GETS HONORARY AWARD

Delectable actress and ambassador, Chika Ike was on September 27, 2013 honoured with a Hall of Grace (HOG) award. Courtesy of the United Nations, the award was in recognition of her humanitarian efforts.

The elated thespian wrote, "When I was doing charity works, I never did it for a recognition or an award. I've won awards and gotten nominations but this one is so dear to my heart. I am so humbled and encouraged to do more charity work. #chikaikefoundation #givingback #charity #HOGawards #helpachild #UNambassador"

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LEBRON JAMES' NEWLY-DESIGNED WRISTWATCH COSTS $51,500

Award-winning American basketball player, LeBron James and a top-notch Swiss watchmaker, Audemars Piguet have jointly designed a $51,500 limited edition wristwatch.

The 4-time most valued player has his name imprinted at the back of the expensive watch. The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, has an 18-karat pink gold case, a gray crocodile strap,

black ceramic and diamond set push pieces. 600 pieces of the watch have already been sold.

The 28 year-old told reporters, "I always liked watches growing up. When the opportunity presented itself it was easy to say yes, anytime I do anything or have a partnership with anyone that has my name on it, I like to have a lot of personal trace in it."

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TWEET OF THE DAY- SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS

Sean 'Diddy' Combs tweeted, "S/O to Bolaji Kekere-Ekun! World renowned Nigerian film maker and model in the new #SeanJohn campaign!!"

The rapper hailed Founder and CEO of top Nigerian media production company, 37th STATE, Bolaji Kekere-Ekun. Bolaji is one of the models for his SeanJohn Fall/Winter campaign.

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