FUNKE AKINDELE OPENS UP ON WEDDING TALES

In a recent interview in today's PUNCH newspapers, ace yoruba actress, Funke Akindele finally opened up on the tales making rounds about her marriage to Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede popularly called Almaroof or Kenny Doo, a politician and socialite who's married with kids.

"I am no longer a kid and I know what
it means to be in love. I am in love and I am not ashamed to say so.
This is not a feeling you contrive, it comes naturally.
My dear, this is true love. And I have found it. Just be happy for me, I have found true love." She stated.

As simple as ABC. At thirteeeeeeee five, yes 35, (she would be 36 this year) this isn't a script she's handling, it's real and is her life, her decision should be respected no matter how funny it sounds. She's responsible for her own happiness. It's a matter of the heart. All the best sisto! No shaking…

'RUBIEWE' AN AFRICAN VERSION OF BEAUTY&THE BEAST GOES ON STAGE

In what promises to be an evening of excitement and fun, the Performing Arts and Workshop Studios, in collaboration with Knot Centre is presenting 'Rubiewe' an african version of Disney's Beauty&the beast.

The much-talked about stage play is slated for May 27, 2012 at the Knot Centre, Yaba, and at the Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos on May 29, 2012.
The cast include: Tomi Odunsi, Uzor Osimkpa, KC Ejelonu, Damilola Kalejaiye, Paul Alumona, Patrick Diabuah, Seun Kentebe, Damilola Kalejaiye, Omololu Shodiya and Sotonye Green.

According to Kenneth Uphoho, 'I have always been fascinated by this story, and having the opportunity to direct it in our own way makes it even more exciting. It will definitely be a thrilling experience for everyone who comes out to watch'

D'BANJ TO SET UP RECORD LABEL

Self-styled entertainer and Nigerian music star, D'banj is still stepping up his game. During an interview in Ghana, the Ogun-state indigene disclosed his intentions of setting up his own record label.

The 32 year-old seasoned artiste who has for a while now remained unreachable in Nigeria didn't give lengthy details about the upcoming label.

"My new record label is being structured. What I have right now and I can tell you is that my new record label has worldwide distribution with Universal Music Group". he revealed.

The energetic performer& co-founder of the defunct Mo'hits label whose Oliver Twist song was ranked 8th on UK's music chart would rather see his label as a movement, he also made known of his plans of bringing Def Jam Universal Music Group to Africa.

"For me it's not about the record label, it's about the success story of the whole movement. It is about bringing the structure that has made music what music is in global world and bringing it to Africa" he added.

The big question is will D'banj's leverage and growing influence home&abroad make this label or rather movement a formidable force?
Is this going to be another if not a much more bigger Mo'hits? Would he feel Don Jazzy's impact (interms of those killer beats) or will he definitely find a better replacement?
Time will surely find its voice.

Can imagine D'banj's (anonymous) label members performing in the same concert/event with Don Jazzy's Mavin label crew on stage……LEBETE!!!

 
Source: Channels TV

STEPHEN KESHI UNVEILS SQUAD FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS; DROPS MIKEL, TAYE TAIWO&ODEMWINGIE

Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi has unveiled the squad who would participate in significant qualifying matches in June for the Nations and World Cups.

Missing on the list are England-based John Obi Mikel, Taye Taiwo and Peter Odemwingie; Aiyegbeni whose performance in this season's English Premier League has been impressive was also exempted.

While Odemwingie was excluded as a result of his injury and his forthcoming wedding in June, others were dropped for reasons best known to Stephen Keshi.

On June 3, Nigeria will host Namibia in in a World Cup qualifier in Calabar and a week later travel down to continue the qualifying series. They are also expected to tackle Rwanda in their second leg qualifier for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations; winning is crucial because the first leg ended a goalless draw.

Complete list of invited players:

1) Vincent Enyeama
2) Austin Ejide
3) Joseph Yobo
4) Efe Ambrose
5) Elderson Echiejile
6) Fengor Ogude
7) Ike Uche
8) Ahmed Musa
9) Omatsone Aluko
10) John Utaka
11) Victor Moses.

BLACKBERRY SEARCHES FOR BRAND AMBASSADORS IN NIGERIAN CAMPUSES

Acclaimed smart phone giant, Blackberry is beaming its searchlight on 12 Nigerian youths in four Nigerian University Campuses; University of Lagos, University of Abuja, University of Port Harcourt, and the University of Calabar to recruit them as brand ambassadors for the fastest growing mobile phone worldwide.

According to an official statement from Blackberry "We are currently searching for young people who speak 'Blackberry'; basically, young, well spoken, driven individuals, who can effectively represent the brand in their various universities and environs. It would be an amazing experience as the Ambassadors will have a lot of fun representing a global brand, as well as gain invaluable networking and marketing experience while spreading the word about the world's fastest growing smart phone on their campuses."

Chosen Blackberry Ambassadors will receive invites to exclusive brand parties, VIP treatment at events and concerts, get Blackberry Smart phones, business cards, constantly kitted in very trendy Blackberry branded clothing. .

Criteria:
(A) Must be a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year student on campus for the rest of 2012/013
(B) Must be studying at any of the following institutions: University of Lagos, University of Abuja, University of Port Harcourt or The University of Calabar.
(C) Applicants should also have knowledge of, and be willing to scout and attend all the exciting happenings and biggest parties on campus, as well as be able to organize an event on or off campus.
(D) Must have a good rapport with the school authorities is a prerequisite and the individual must be fun, loving and approachable.

Interested individuals should log on to www.blackberrygeneration.com.ng to fill an application form. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted&notified of interview times and venues.

PHOTOS: EX-MISS WORLD, AGBANI DAREGO GRADUATES FROM NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Stunning ex Miss World, Agbani Darego is one of the happiest people on earth right now. The Arik airline ambassdor who dropped out of the University of Port Harcourt where she was studying Computer Science to hoist the Nigerian flag in the 2001 Miss Universe competition is now a graduate of New York University.

While in school she battled with issues ranging from the kidnap of her family member to the loss of her father and (I'm sure) other tasking/engaging assignments too occupied her time; the Supermodel and first black (African) Miss World now has a degree in psychology. Woooow!

BEHIND-THE-SCENE PHOTOS OF 'DR BELLO' FEATURING GENEVIEVE NNAJI, STEPHANIE OKEREKE, JIDE KOSOKO&OTHERS

You can judge this book by its cover! These photographs were taken on set of the movie "Doctor Bello" filmed in USA (New York), and Nigeria (Ondo and Abeokuta).

Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Hollywood's Isaiah Washington, Vivica A. Fox, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bern Cohen etc.

Dr bello was written and directed by award-winning producer Tony Abulu and is scheduled for release in 2012.

SYNOPSIS

Dr. Michael Durant, a cancer specialist in a bid to overcome his emotional trauma, having lost his 10year old daughter to cancer develops a relationship with Sam, a sick but boisterous seven year old son of a rich Jewish couple who are major donors to the hospital's cancer research fund.

Determined to save Sam who later goes into coma, a Nigerian Nurse persuades him to visit Dr. Bello, an inexperienced Nigerian Doctor who is known in Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker.

Sam recovers speedily after Dr. Bello secretly visits him at night and dispenses a strange African medicine. Surprised by the new twist, the hospital medical board investigates the case and suspends Dr. Durant.

Dr. Bello who is later arrested and indicted for medical malpractices falls critically ill in jail and can only be saved if he administers the same medicine which can only be found in the mysterious "garden of life" located on the peak of Nigeria's sky mountains.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: ARSENAL PERFUME FOR SALE

Are you a staunch Arsenal fan? do you like the scent of your favourite players? Do you want to maintain a constant conversation with RVP, Song and the likes (in your dreams tho) this is undoubtedly the opportunity you've been waiting for. Get this bottle of ARSENAL perfume, your dear club will never lose a match next season (as it exterminates defeat) more importantly, your body will never remain the same again.

Wow! Are some strong manufacturers at work? Or is this real? Come to think of it, I could be wrong. What if this truly exists? Nah! Not until I see a CHELSEA made one!

By the way, nice marketing strategy…who's falling for this? I refuse to move an inch

KENNY DALGLISH SACKED AS LIVERPOOL COACH

After 18 months reign& a woeful league performance, Liverpool coach, Kenny Dalglish has been dismissed as coach of the English club.

According to a statement on the club's official website "Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Liverpool Football Club announce that Kenny Dalglish is to leave his post today as Manager after having his contract terminated.

"After a careful and deliberative review of the season, the Club came to the decision that a change was appropriate. It is not a decision that was reached lightly or hastily.
"The search for a new Manager will begin immediately."

Dalgish, during a summit in Boston learnt of the club owner's frustration with his poor use of club resources in the transfer market. Citing the seven players he bought with £110 million, they claimed they didn't bring any impressive improvement to the club.

John Henry, Liverpool owner commended the outgoing manager.

"Kenny will always be more than a championship winning manager, more than a championship winning star player. He is in many ways the heart and soul of the club.
He personifies everything that is good about Liverpool Football Club. He has always put the club and its supporters first. Kenny will always be a part of the family at Anfield.

"Our job now is to identify and recruit the right person to take this club forward and build on the strong foundations put in place during the last 18 months."

Not again. AVB now has a partner

FUNKE AKINDELE'S HUSBAND-TO-BE REVEALED

The buzz surrounding A-list actress and ambassador, Funke Akindele a.k.a Jenifa has been so intense off late. This is so because the question of when she is getting married or who she is saying 'I Do' to has finally been cleared.

So the delectable Miss Funke will become a second wife (or whatever position) to Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede popularly called Almaroof or Kenny Doo, a politician who is well known in Oshodi axis& who once vyed for the position of local government chairman and house of Representative member in Oshodi-Isolo 1 constituency under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007.

Kenny Doo according to a busy body friend of mine is the son of Iyaloja of Oshodi (market women leader) is married with kids. Funke is a member of the Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) and her mum a Pastor in the same church. Issokay!!

Introduction has been slated for May 26&wedding sometime December.

Congrats Sulia ken, Almaroof ken.

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