Tempting Fate premieres at Pan Africa Film Festival (PAFF) 2015.

Ahead of its Nigeria release, the movie, Tempting Fate, last weekend premiered to positive reviews at the 2015 Pan Africa Film Festival. A visibly excited Kevin Nwankwor, the movie director, said his goal is to make a movie that breaks cultural boundaries with great lessons that affects our daily life.
This heart- touching movie is an official selection film chosen to be premiered at the 2015 Pan African Film Festival at the very prestigious Rave Cinema in Hollywood, and also at the USA Indie Fest.
Produced by KevStel Group Production and billed for release in cinemas across Nigeria during the long Easter weekend, ‘Tempting Fate’ is a heart touching film that depicts deep brotherly love, betrayal and forgiveness, the movie explores a plot where two different paths in life can be taken with an unintended outcome.
According to the director ‘Tempting Fate’ is a “must see” film for everyone. The movie explores the paths followed by two brothers. Edu played by Andrew Onochie who is making his first Hollywood debut, is the brother with the calm and peaceful nature, yet is dealing with a life threatening illness. Edu relies on his spirituality to walk him through life, hand in hand with his girlfriend Tracy, played by Tiffany Denise Turner.
The movie showcases Nollywood movie icon Ramsey Nouah, Hollywood star
Dan Davies known for his leading role in the 2010 musical hit, “Ed Gein, The Musical”, John Vogel recognized for his role in Jerry Bruckheimer’s ‘Soldier of Fortune’ and the award winning Jesus 2000, “Tempting Fate” also debuts upcoming Hollywood actor Andrew Onochie and Tiffany Denise Turner.
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"We spent 2 hours trying to cheer him up". Ronaldo's agent defends him over birthday party.

What would the world had preferred? Bury his head somewhere and cry all day ? Would that  change the situation? He was remorseful quite alright but he just had to move on. 
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jordge Mendes today rose to the defence of the Portuguese star on his   decision to‎ celebrate his birthday after Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to
Atletico‎ on Saturday.

Mendes told Spanish radio he was really angry and had to be calmed down. ‎”Any player that loses a game and more so, Ronaldo, who is a great professional, who continues to be the best professional in the world, would be angry. ‎”

“The fact is that his birthday party had been organised more than a month ago and he had family coming from abroad. He didn’t want to cancel out of respect for the people that came.

‘What is inadmissible is that somebody takes advantage of a private affair to release a video. Ronaldo was devastated after the defeat and people spent two hours trying to cheer him up.

He continued,”It’s very difficult to be Cristiano, honestly. In life, there are good times and times when things don’t go as well. The problem is that Cristiano has accustomed people badly because 99 per cent of the times he does extremely well.”

He decides games, he does everything. But when he goes through a spell when things don’t go as well, people should stand behind him becaus‎e we are talking about the best player in the world.”

AFCON Victory: The coach made things difficult for me- Yaya Toure.

Ivory Coast captain, Yaya Toure has heaped praises on their manager, Herve Renard and goalkeeper Boubacar Barry for inspiring them to victory at the just concluded AFCON tournament.
Recall that Ivory Coast ended their 22-year AFCON drought after beating Ghana 9-8 during the penalty shootout last night.
The elated midfielder told reporters. “When you win with your club it’s quite amazing but with your country it’s unbelievable.

I’ve been waiting I don’t know how many years to lift this trophy – as captain it is something special. The luck came to our side today. I’m delighted and very happy.”

“I’ve failed twice in final and it was hard to take. Today is fantastic. It was a great stress because of the penalties.
“I must congratulate Copa [Barry]. He showed us the true example of solidarity. The manager has been brilliant for us. Without the manager we would have won nothing. He knows very well football in Africa. He made things difficult for me. He told me if I didn’t run he’d kick me out. He’s fantastic.”

"You are not intelligent". Cristiano Ronaldo blasts journalist after Madrid derby.

Hell they say hath no fury like a player scorned. Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo  lambasted a journalist for asking him what he perceived as an unintelligent  question.
The reporter walked up to the Portuguese star shortly after his side lost to Athletico Madrid on Saturday and asked him why he pointed to the badge on his shirt after he was sent off against Cordoba on January 24.
CR7 blurted out, “Do you want to talk about what happened today or about Cordoba, that was three months ago. What do you want me to say? If you were an intelligent journalist you’d ask me questions about today’s game. You are ot intelligent. Sorry.”‎

Grammys 2015: Full list of winners.

The 2015 edition of the Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California on February 8. The biggest winner of the prestigious event remains British singer, Sam Smith who went home with 4 awards Beck, Beyonce, Eminem, Pharell Williams and Rosanne won 3 each.
Full list of winners below

(1) Album Of The Year
Beck, Morning Phase – WINNER

(2) Best New Artist
Sam Smith – WINNER

(3) Record Of The Year
Sam Smith – WINNER


(4) Song Of The Year
Sam Smith – WINNER


(5) Best Rap Album
The Marshall Mathers LP2, Eminem – WINNER

(6) Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Say Something, A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera –
WINNER


(7) Best Rap Performance
Kendrick Lamar – WINNER


(8) Best Alternative Music Album
St. Vincent, St. Vincent – WINNER

(9) Best Rock Album
Morning Phase, Beck – WINNER

(10) Best Rock Song
Ain’t It Fun, Paramore – WINNER


(11) Best Country Album
Platinum, Miranda Lambert – WINNER


(12) Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
The Monster, Eminem ft. Rihanna – WINNER


(13) Best Rap Song
i, Kendrick Lamar – WINNER


(14) Best Country Song
I’m Not Gonna Miss You, Glen Campbell – WINNER


(15) Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Gentle On My Mind, The Band Perry – WINNER


(16) Best Country Solo Performance
Something In the Water, Carrie Underwood – WINNER


(17) Best Pop Vocal Album
In the Lonely Hour, Sam Smith – WINNER

(18) Best Urban Contemporary Album
G I R L, Pharrell Williams – WINNER

(19) Best Dance/Electronic Album
Syro, Aphex Twin – WINNER


(20) Best Pop Solo Performance
Happy, Pharrell Williams – WINNER

(21) Best Reggae Album
Ziggy Marley, Fly Rasta – WINNER


(22) Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Cheek to Cheek, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett – WINNER

(23) Best Americana Album
The River & The Thread, Rosanne Cash – WINNER


(24) Best Spoken Word Album
Diary of a Mad Diva, Joan Rivers – WINNER


(25) Best Gospel Album
Help, Erica Campbell – WINNER


(26) Best Rock Performance
Lazaretto, Jack White – WINNER

(27) Best Metal Performance
The Last In Line, Tenacious D – WINNER


(28) Best R&B Performance
Drunk In Love, Beyoncé ft. Jay Z – WINNER


(29) Best R&B Song
Drunk In Love, Beyonce ft. Jay Z – WINNER


(30) Best R&B Album
Love, Marriage & Divorce, Toni Braxton and Babyface- WINNER 

(31) Best Dance Recording
Rather Be, Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne – WINNER


(32) Best Latin Pop Album
Tangos, Ruben Blades – WINNER

(33) Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Frozen – WINNER


(34) Best Music Video
Happy, Pharrell Williams – WINNER

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(35) Best Music Film
Fischer & Judith Hill – WINNER

Ivory Coast wins AFCON 2015

Ivory Coast has emerged winner of the AFCON 2015 tournament. ‎They ended their 22-year AFCON drought after beating Ghana 9-8 during the penalty shootout.

General Buhari's take on general elections postponement.

(Below is a press statement from the All Progressive Congress Party regarding General Muhammadu Buhari’s take on the postponement of general elections in Nigeria.)
We Must Remain Calm But Resolute. Following the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the 2015 general elections by six weeks, I wish to appeal for utmost restraint and calm by all Nigerians, especially the teeming supporters of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This postponement, which comes on the heels of  the bogey of the National Security Adviser that half of the registered voters were being disenfranchised was exposed as a crude and fraudulent attempt to subvert the electoral process.
The PDP administration has now engineered a postponement using the threat that security will not be guaranteed across the length and breadth  of Nigeria because of military engagement in some states in the North East.  
It  is important to note that although INEC acted within its constitutional powers, it is clear that it has been boxed into a situation where it has had to bow to pressure. Thus, the independence of INEC has been gravely compromised.
As a Nigerian and a presidential candidate in the elections, I share in the disappointment and frustration of this decision. This postponement coming a week to the first election has raised so many questions, many of which shall be asked in the days ahead.
However, we must not allow ourselves to be tempted into taking actions that could further endanger the democratic process.  
Our country is going through a difficult time in the hands of terrorists. Any act of violence can only complicate the security challenges in the country and provide further justification to those who would want to exploit every situation to frustrate the democratic process in the face of certain defeat at the polls.
If anything, this postponement should strengthen our resolve and commitment to rescue our country from the current economic and social collapse from this desperate band. Our desire for change must surpass their desperation to hold on to power at all cost.  We are clearly dealing with people who feel they can get away with placing their personal interest over those of our nation and its citizens.
What is at stake is the very survival of our country. We must not allow this temporary delay to abort this great opportunity.   While I share the pains and frustrations of my fellow citizens over this development, my deep faith in the democratic process assures me that this country, with your support, will overcome.
We must remain resolute and rise above all provocations. We must continue to trust in the entire democratic process and in INEC, which has been brought under so much pressure in the last few days. Our trust can only serve to encourage the electoral body to remain steadfast and remain committed to the rule of law. 
 I wish to state strongly that our  party will not tolerate any further interference with the electoral process. The rescheduled elections of March 28thand April 11th, 2015 must be sacrosanct.
Nigeria is definitely greater than any of us, and much more important than our individual ambitions. Before us there was Nigeria, and long after we are gone there will still be Nigeria. Let  us continue to do our part to make it thegreat  country that it should be. We must rescue our dear country. God  being on our side, we shall salvage Nigeria together.
God Bless Nigeria! 
Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Party, APC.

US disappointed over postponement of Nigeria’s general elections.

The United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, has expressed ‎his disappointment over Nigeria’s decision to postpone her general elections.

Recall that the elections which were scheduled for Feb 14th to Feb 28th for the Presidency , State and Local Government elections  will now hold from March 23rd 2015 and April 11.



Kerry, who paid a visit to the country few weeks back stressed that, “Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is critical that the government do not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the democratic process.”

He continued, “As I reaffirmed when I visited Lagos last month, we support a free, transparent, and credible electoral process in Nigeria and renew our calls on all candidates, their supporters, and Nigerian citizens to maintain calm and reject election-related violence.”

INEC officially announces postponement of elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof Attahiru Jega in a press briefing has  announced that the 2015 elections that was scheduled for Feb 14th to Feb 28th for the Presidency , State and Local Government elections  will now hold from March 23rd 2015 and April 11.
The chief reason for the postponement is  to give a new multinational force time to secure north-eastern areas under the sway of Boko Haram.‎
We call on all stakeholders to accept this decision in good faith and ensure the maintenance of peace.” – He added
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