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JJC'S 'WE ARE AFRICANS' NOMINATED IN THE ZIMBABWEAN ACHIEVERS AWARDS

The Zimbabwe version of the popular ‘We are African’ song has earned energetic singer Abdulrasheed Bello stage-named JJC (of the famous London-based JJC music squad) a nomination in the Zimbabwean Achievers’ Awards.

Come April 28, 2012 the multi-talented producer and video director who was nominated in the best video category of the Awards would be slugging it out with the likes of Zimbabwean artistes Juss Russ, Money B, Cythia Mare, Farai Muvuti and All stars at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel London.

It would be recalled that the song which is still an anthem on the lips of both young and old was first recorded in London two years ago.
The song has been adapted for five countries including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and Ghana. 



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FATHIA BALOGUN, IYABO OJO, OTHERS STAR IN LIZ DA SILVA'S ALL-FEMALE CAST MOVIE, 'MAMA INSURANCE'

Pretty, petite and talented actress Liz Da Silva who has now become an household name in the yoruba section of the Nigerian movie industry has just released an all-female cast movie, ‘Mama Insurance’.
For the film which was shot last year in Victoria Island Lagos, the half Togolese, half Nigerian producer engaged renowned and gifted role interpreters in the industry.
Directed by Adebayo Tijani, the film parades Fathia Balogun, Iyabo Ojo, Ayo Mogaji, Lanre Hassan, Ronke Ojo among others.
SYNOPSIS

Liz DaSilva

The movie centres on an educated landlady (played by Ayo Mogaji) who leased her house out to four female tenants; Fathia Balogun (banker) Liz Dasilva (Fraudster), Iyabo Ojo (Christian).
The landlady who is also seen as a disciplinarian loves just one of the tenants (Liz Dasilva) who unknown to her is a fraudster.

The movie according to Liz Dasilva was borne out of the need to do something unique.
It is expected to hit the shelves
in a couple of days.

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MICHEAL JACKSON'S MANSION PUT UP FOR SALE

The mansion where the late Pop legend Michael Jackson was living with his three children; Prince Michael, Paris, Blanket before he died in 2009 of an overdose of propofol has been put up for sale.
The house which used to go for $29m million (in 2010) and was being rented out for $100,000-a-month now goes for $23.9million.
Situated at Holmby Hills, Los Angeles it boasts of well-appointed facilities like a movie theatre, swimming pool, seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and a seven-car garage.
Though there are speculations that a major celebrity would look around the house soonest the website incharge of the house would only show it to an eligible buyer.

Source: DM

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R-KELLY SET TO BRING BACK 'TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET' MUSICAL SERIES

R&B legend, R-Kelly is set to continually dazzle his fans and music lovers across the globe as he prepares to bring back his thrilling musical series, ‘Trapped in the closet’.

This time around, RKelly is naming these set of series, “Not of this Earth”. The video series which he started about five years ago with over ten chapters looks weird and almost meaningless hopes to make a complete sense with the introduction of these forthcoming chapters.

It parades a gay pastor, cheating spouses, a convict named ‘Twon, a well-endowed midget, an old reverend, ex-con lesbians and a stuttering pimp. R-Kelly is also set to release his album and memoir soon.

Source: Yahoo

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PHOTOS FROM THE AMAA NOMINATION NIGHT, BANJUL GAMBIA.

Ibinao Deborah Romeo (Nigerian Idols)
AMAA Director Sunny Mc Don W
AMAA Jury members, Steve Ayorinde, Shuaibu Husseini
AMAA Jury member Ayoku  Babu and Asantewa Olatunji 
AMAA Jury Chairman Asantewa Olatunji of Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles
AMAA Jury member Shuaibu Husseini
Majd Michael and friend
AMAA CEO Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and guests
Jackie Appiah and  a guest
AMAA CEO and Jackie Appiah
Steve Ayorinde, Shuaibu Husseini and Sunny Mc Don
Gambian Minister of Works, Francis Litti Mboge
Aki and Pawpaw (Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme)
Michael Majid, Jackie Appiah and guests arriiving the venue
Aki and little fans

These are pictures of the nomination night for the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held at Banjul, Gambia on March 17, 2012.
Present at the occasion were actors and actresses from different countries; Jackie Appiah, Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, Majid Micheal, government officials and many more.

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BLOCKBUSTER FILM, TITANIC TO BE RELEASED ON 3D

As the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic ship approaches, box office ‘Titanic’ the 1997 largest grossing American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron will on April 4, 2012 go on 3D.

The multi-oscar winning movie which gave Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet a meteoric rise in their career will re-tell the classic story of one of history’s most tragic moments.

The classic tells a story of two people, different in both social class and personality, falling in love, and the tragic sinking of that very same ship.
When the Titanic sunk, 1,500 people lost their lives in 1912, almost 100 years ago.

Titanic grossed about $1.8m.

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HARRY POTTER STAR JAILED OVER LONDON RIOTS

London’s Wood Green Crown Court has sentenced Harry Potter star, Jamie Waylett to two years imprisonment for joining a violent mob during the last London riots.
The 22-year-old who was previously convicted of cannabis possession was captured on CCTV at various points during the day accepting a bottle of Champagne from a rioter who had
just looted the supermarket.

Jamie who played Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in six of the films admitted gulping from a stolen bottle of Champagne during the riots.

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PHOTOS: JUSTIN BIEBER BEATEN BLUE BLACK

These pictures sent shivers into my spine when I came in contact with them. But its definitely not what you think. This is just a photoshoot session for Complex Magazine.

 

18 year-old Canadian singer Justin Bieber, dressed in a white tuxedo shirt and black bow tie is seen being punched in the jaw and subsequently spits out some blood.
The pictures were taken by Tony Kelly, a world-renowned Dublin-born fashion photographer.

Source: Dailymail

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TALENTED ACTOR, AREMU AFOLAYAN TOPS THE SCORE

With excellent pedigree in acting/ filmmaking, the versatile Afolayan brothers are massively dominating the Nigerian entertainment scene.
Sons of Legendary Filmmaker Ade Afolayan known as Ade Love, through impeccable and suspence-filled storylines, great acting skills, they do not only stand out but also hoist the country’s flag locally and internationally.
About a month ago, Gabriel Afolayan showed the music part of him when he released a classic single titled Kokoro Ife, just last Saturday Kunle Afolayan, bonafide actor and producer whose award-winning Figurine film is still gaining grounds attracted the creme de la creme to the premiere of his latest movie, ‘Phone Swap’.
However, come March 29th, Aremu an established star and an household name in the yoruba sector of Nollywood will also lead a couple of his fans, colleagues and friends to the premiere of his new masterpiece, ‘The Score’.
The Score revolves about two brothers whose characters are poles different. While one relishes in breaking the law, the other prefers upholding it.
The Score which parades accomplished thespians like Aremu Afolayan, Saheed Balogun ,Eniola Olaniyan, Olumide Bakare, Sunkanmi Omobolanle and others is produced by Aremu’s Broadway Films. The movie will be open at the cinema after its premiere.
 
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PHOTOS FROM THE SUPERMOM 2 WINNERS' PARTY

The second runnerup, the winner and the first runnerup
Guests, the mothers and Sola Fajobi ( Executive Producer)

Foluke Daramola
The winning mothers welcome each other to th event
The venue

Mrs Folajogun gets the (mock) key to her new house
MCs at the occassion
 
First runnerup and Sola Fajobi (Executive Producer)
Bukola Alao, Supermom Brand Manager

The highly-touted grand party for the winners of the second season of the Supermom reality TV show came up on Sunday March 18th 2012 at the Forks and Fingers restaurant Opebi.

Organized by Digital Interactive Media (DIM) producers of the foremost Next Movie Star reality show; the show which was created to showcase and celebrate women who have played influential roles in the success of their children had 10 mothers on board and was aired for 13 consecutive weeks.
It was indeed a glorious night for the winning mothers who were unveiled and celebrated by family, friends and well-wishers
The overall winner, 61year-old Mrs Folajogun Adesona went home with keys to a brand new house in her choice location, the first and second runner-ups Theresa Nwaohu and Bessy Egbonbamwonyi received a car and N500,000 cash prizes respectively.

According to Sola Fajobi, Executive Producer, “We thank God for another successful show. I appreciate those who contributed to this historic occassion, viewers who took their time to watch, follow the show and more importantly voted for these mothers; sponsors and all. This year’s show is going to be much bigger and better. However, we should still imbibe the culture of celebrating our mothers while they are alive. I present to you the outstanding mothers who made the second edition of the Supermom show.”

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