NOLLYWOOD'S MOST DISCIPLINED ACTRESS RELEASES 2014 CALENDAR PHOTOS
Chika Ike; the recently-crowned most disciplined actress in Nollywood (that award still amuses me) loves to be in the news, well, mostly for the right reasons. The UN ambassador has just released her official calendar with 12 different, gorgeous photos representing each month of the year. July, August and November photos are my favourite.
PHOTOS: JAYWON REMEMBERS GOLDIE IN NEW VIDEO
"I miss everything about her. She was the only one I could confide in she was my friend, big sister and had a very good heart, ever since she passed on I haven't found anyone to confide in and I don't know if I will ever find any". The Madantin star told HipHopWorld Magazine.
Also featured in the video are self-acclaimed Comedian of the Federal Republic (CFR), Gbenga Adeyinka, YQ, Jybo, Joel to mention a few. You would recall that the Goldie breathed her last shortly after she returned from the Grammy Awards event in the US.
An autopsy report carried out shortly after revealed that she suffered a terminal hypertensive heart disease.
May her soul find repose. Amen!
Photocredit: HiphopWorldmagazine
NIGERIAN STRIKER, PETER ODEMWINGIE COMPLETES TRANSFER TO STOKE CITY
The Super Eagles player signed an 18-month swap-deal that will see Trinidad striker Kenwyne Jones move in the opposite direction to Cardiff City.
"We're pleased to get Peter in. He's a good Premiership player with experience at this level, a goal in him and a bit of pace – which we need to add to the squad. I'm pleased to add him." Huges, Stoke City Manager stated.
CAF RANKS NIGERIA TOP SEED FOR 2015 AFCON QUALIFIERS
Thanks to Super Eagles’ smashing AFCON 2013 victory. Confederation of African football (CAF) has ranked Nigeria as top seeded team for the Morocco 2015 Orange African Cup of Nation qualifiers. Nigeria garnered a total of 39.5 points, Ghana and Ivory Coast had 38 and 36 respectively. Their automatic qualification will also see them leading other countries to the group stage qualifiers.
Top Ten
(1) Nigeria –
(2) Ghana
(3) Ivory Coast
(4) Zambia
(5) Burkina Faso
(6) Mali
(7) Tunisia
(8) Morocco
(9) Algeria
(10) Angola
(10) Cape Verde
CAF’s criteria include the performance of the teams during the three last editions of the AFCON; qualifiers of those editions, and the qualifiers of the World Cup 2014. The qualifiers’ draw will be held Sunday, April 27th 2014 in Cairo, Egypt.
Top 21 teams listed in the CAF ranking will automatically qualify for the group phase which will be held from September 5th to November 19th 2014. The final phase’s draw shall be conducted on November 26th 2014 in Morocco. The 2015 AFCON will be played from 17th January – 7th February 2015.
N2.5M PORN FILMS CONFISCATED IN ABUJA
As part of it’s plans to fight piracy and totally phase out films that promote moral decadence in youths, The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB); an agency set up to regulate the film industry, censor and classify film and video works in Nigeria have confiscated pirated and uncensored pornographic films believed to be worth N2.5m at different locations in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by the the acting Head, Corporate Affairs of the NFVSC board, Mr Caesar Kagho, the illegal films were confiscated during a raid at different home video retail outlets in Banex, Sheriff Plaza, Wuse II, Dutse Alhaji FCT and even from individuals who failed to comply with the NFVCB ‘s New Distribution and Exhibition Framework.
DBANJ NAMED AMBASSADOR FOR ONE 'YEAR OF AGRICULTURE' CAMPAIGN
Nigerian singer cum songwriter, Dapo D’banj’ Oyebanjo has been named ambassador for One ‘Year of Agriculture’ campaign which officially kicks off at the AU Summit at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week. The aim of the campaign is to promote Agriculture and encourage youths to participate in the money-spinning venture.
Kokomaster as fondly called will also lead some African music stars to record a song produced by iconic producer, Cobhams Asuquo. ONE’s online petition, official name and logo of the campaign will also be unveiled by the “Fall in Love” star. The announcement was made today in a press conference held in Lagos.
MICHAEL ESSIEN SEALS AC MILAN MOVE
Jose Mourinho wrote on The Blues official website, "We would have been happy had he stayed because he is fantastic player for the team. He's given everything for the club and a great chance arrived for his future. I know he can continue to play at a high level and I wish him success and happiness in Italy and at the World Cup in Brazil."
STAR ON ARRIVAL! SEAN TIZZLE COVERS JANUARY ISSUE OF BUBBLES MAGAZINE
KELLY ROWLAND ANNOUNCED AS STAR GUEST OF DAREY'S 'LOVE LIKE A MOVIE' CONCERT SEASON 2
As preparations get underway, organizers of the ‘Love Like a Movie’ concert series have announced American singer and former member of the defunct Destiny’s Child group, Kelly Rowland as the star guest for this year’s edition. You would recall that the first guest of the maiden edition of the show was reality Tv star and model, Kim Kardashian.
Put together by Darey’s Livespot Productions, the 2014 edition would take place on Saturday February 15, 2014 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Ocean view Grounds, Lagos. A statement from Kelly Rowland who’s coming to Nigeria for the second time reads thus, “I’m so excited to be a part of this innovative concert! And I’m really looking forward to coming to Nigeria too. I hear LLAM Season 1 was simply magical and I really can’t wait to get on stage and give a great show.”
Other artistes billed to perform at the event include D’banj, Tiwa Savage, Waje, Timi Dakolo, Seyi Shay, Mo ‘Eazy, Zaina, Muna, JJC, Eva and a host of others.
“Kelly is a great performer and we’re delighted to have her on board LLAM Season 2: The Love Roller Coaster! She’s an extremely talented artiste, beautiful, sexy, very friendly and humane. She will undoubtedly enjoy her stay in Nigeria and I’m also hoping she will try some pounded yam and efo riro before she leaves!” Darey stated.
More details on the upcoming edition.
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