Photos: Nigerian entertainers walk against piracy

Nigerian entertainers held a peaceful walk against piracy which has eaten deep into the fabrics of the industry. They converged at Ikeja, carried placards and walked through Awolowo way to Governor’s office at Alausa. They were addressed by Governor Fashola. Roll call of attendees; Kunle Afolayan, Kehinde Bankole, Yemi Sodimu, Adebayo Salami. (Oga Bello), Yemi Solade and many more.

Piracy: Nigerian entertainers to hold peace walk

Hundreds of Nigerian entertainers will participate in a peaceful walk against the scourge of piracy tomorrow. Identified as the main bane of the industry, the event will hold at 9:am. from Ikeja, Lagos (Under Bridge) through Awolowo way to Governor’s office Alausa. This development is coming few weeks after renowned filmmaker and actor, Kunle Afolayan raised alarm over the piracy of his latest film, October 1.

Skintimidation; a Nollywood phenomenon | By: Daniel Boyle

It is no longer news that our celebrities are going white! And that’s because you have to be “camera friendly” says the producer. A friend of mine says “you have to be seen by the producer from 200km away”

If you have been a fervent follower of Nollywood, you would notice this gradual change as the actresses you used to refer to as “dark skinned” are now called “caramel abi chocolate”
I won’t call names oh, but you should decode this fast; one of them used to be a model, she’s in her forties now and was sometime married to a white man. She’s been a brand ambassador to a big telecoms company as well as our favourite seasoning powder.
The second one is the ultimate diva who is known to be box office material, compare these two movies and contrast the skin tone “ijele” and “ije”
The third one is our darling sweet heart, short and full of life (with a white husband) who is known now to be producing her own movies…
These three were originally known as “dark skinned” but today? The lord has been gracious to them that their blessing came with a new skin.
Even the music industry isn’t any duller as our boys are making us proud skin-wise, with our Naija lil wayne denying that he isn’t bleaching, well he isn’t! Lol he is toning (that’s the way its been put out mildly).
Another brother, whose career is not so blooming even after much “toning” is another case study, his name is coined from a continent and an asian country….. You can also add the short calabar dude who rose to fame with his partner from a beer company’s competition.
It is called “Skintimidation”, where your skin tone gets you the job! Or the signing. Though I remain indifferent over celebrities wanting to even out their skin (to show their arrival)
It’s just that they need not say a word about it…don’t go to social media to deny it!
That’s how that ghollywood actress who says she has the “best legs in the game” caused much buzz after she threw a campaign of denial.
Ehen, speaking of Ghollywood….they too are catching up as their actresses are shining bright like diamonds too…need I mention the one with fine face, good hips and knock knees? Or the one who is fat this year and slim the other year….y’all know her na? Her name is similar to popular Chinese actor “chan”

And I can’t even end this gist without mentioning our papa in the yoruba and english movie industry, he is always taking up the “big man” role and like I said, despite the burnt face, his colour landed him a role in the very popular soap, Tinsel. (Runs off)

#justforlaughs

Our resolutions for Naija celebs in 2015 | By: Etcetera

Every January, resolutions are made with conviction, only to be dropped like a hot akara sometime before February as unattainable, or just plain boring. All through last year, we watched our celebrities and critiqued their behaviour. Maybe we shouldn’t have. Maybe we should let them make their own mistakes.

Or maybe we should assess celebrity behaviour in 2014 and determine which celebrities could use some suggestions for their New Year’s Resolutions to make 2015 a great year. And that’s just what we’ve done. So Don Jazzy, Cossy, Omosexy and others, listen up.

Afro Candy: We already know what you look like with a pubic haircut. ‎Now can you please get into character as a porn-star. We’ve had enough of the teasers. It is becoming boring already. We want the real deal in 2015. Give us a hit movie that will make headlines and put you on magazine covers. Bare your fangs, shake that floppy ass and make the teenage boys happy.

Cossy: Our advice is twofold: first of all, it’s clearly time to invest in some bra. This should be the year to get those boobs cupped and wrapped up. Secondly, change your hustle. Your personality could be revealing in a talk show: put your mind to it, I am sure great offers will come in.

Baba Suwe: Egbon, we love you and we will always love to see you in as many movies as possible. But are we ever going to see you act without the black paint on your face?

Mr. Ibu: A lot of people make resolutions to lose weight, get strong and buff, quit smoking or drinking in order to become healthier. Is this the year that Mr. Ibu finally hits the gym for a six-pack form?‎

Pete Edochie: Since the death of Amaleze “The Cat,” one question that has been asked over and over again is when our beloved Pete Edochie is going to shave his beards. Just in case the chief decides to visit a salon this year, please someone should quickly remove the kolanuts and palmwine keg from the table. Yes, you may have to hide those wrappers and hats if we are ever going to see the chief in suit anytime before rapture. We’ll also love to see him play other roles than His Royal Highness, Chief Ohazurumba 1 of Ohaji Egbema Kingdom that he has been playing since the days of “Things Fall Apart.” Sir, we know you can do it.‎

Don Jazzy: The experimental singing was good for last year but 2015 should be the year of the vocalist. And bros, you have hidden under the shade for too long. The hot babes are crying and the queue is getting too long. Will 2015 finally reveal “Mrs. Don Jazzy?”

Tuface: Your album last year was good but it also revealed the fact that you have lost your vocal strength. It won’t be a bad idea to engage the services of a voice coach in 2015.

Dbanj: Last year wasn’t a good year for you musically. The songs didn’t come out well, especially the collaborations. I’ll suggest you take a total break from music in 2015 and get re-inspired.

Omawunmi: You have found the right spot between Highlife, Pop and RnB. You pitched your tent perfectly well in our hearts in 2014. Whatever inspired those beautiful songs is worth holding on to.

Waje: Awww we love you. Your voice is like the sound of the morning spring. But ermmm please leave the skimpy dresses to the peperempes.‎

Jim Iyke: No matter what people say about him, naija movie scene has been boring without him and the drama that comes with him. Jim, we will be happy to see you back in the spotlight this year, making movies and reminding us that you’re a fine actor. It would be nice to see you star in your own movie, maybe with Nadia.

Miss Sindodo: After a long spell away, you bounced back in 2014 and we are glad about your “amazing” recovery. But your black knuckles and over-bleached skin call for immediate attention this 2015.‎

One movie we will love to see made in Nollywood this year is “How Stella Snatched My Husband” starring Doris and produced by Daniel.

Halima Abubakar: Acting shouldn’t be a do or die affair. Try other professions or better still, take a professional course in acting.‎

Omosexy: Everyone says you are arrogant. This should be the year to make a better impression.

Stephanie Okereke: When are we going to finally start seeing your movies for real and not just seeing them “Through The Glass?”

Olisa: You have held the crown as the oldest bachelor for too long. It is time to hand over.

Tonto: What do you really do? It is becoming more difficult to tell these days. It’s a tough industry, we know. But we’re begging you: please stop jumping from one thing to another. Getting into character as a role model does require a bit of focus.

Happy new year everyone!

Nigerian Superstars As Diseases | By: Chris Ogunlowo

‎‎So I just stumbled on this wonderful writeup by Chris Ogunlowo; a writer and Creative Director. I really commend his creativity. Enjoy!
1. Wizkid Syndrome:‎
A chronic tendency to create catchy and repetitive hits to a loyal fan base with a boyish charm that induces envy from peers and late-bloomers, which also hides the fact, that one is approaching quarter-life.
2. Davidotis:
A psychiatric condition whereby a sufferer survives speculations of whether genuine talent or one’s father’s wealth is the source of one’s success, alongside a pervading comparison with an equally talented whiz-kid.
3. Tuface Syndrome:
A rare syndrome that occurs when prodigious talent meets prodigious baby-making ability but with a legendary status, strong social equity and a staying power to that keep a whole industry in awe.
4. D’banj Obsessive Disorder:
A disease characterized by the feeling that one’s best days are firmly behind and, as a result, one looks for outlets to compensate for fading stardom and income, including taking relief in farming-
5. Dangotiosis:
A condition marked by an obsession withDangote’s wealth, only curable by a decision to mind one’s own business.
6. Lindapilepsy:
A strong and strange resentment that occurs when news of Linda Ikeji’s wealth arises, which is commonly observed among struggling publicists, jealous digital marketers, hungry journalists, and retired or rival bloggers.
7. Iyanyamariasis:
The abnormal ability of a cell to spot errors in its former ways before proceeding to create a trademark style that takes waist gyrations to nerve-racking heights with performances worthy of Mr. Universe Pageantry.
8. Tontolitis:
The debilitating ability to sustain fame in an erratic way as it was acquired while still smiling to the bank.
9. PSquarisasis:
When two malignant cells take the understanding of a market to unprecedented heights resulting in a dominance previously thought impossible and doing it with a discernible Igbo accent.
10. Don Jazzy Disorder:
A disorder that makes an organ produce back-to-back hits and maintain a social equity that can embarrass pastors and politicians, including a social media addiction and an idiosyncratic singing style that impresses.

11. Kceeosis:
A cell’s ability to confuse celebrity with a right to make embarrassing wardrobe choices and a knack for coming out even more horrendous than a previous time despite public outcry and bile from popular bloggers.
12. Jenniferiasis:
The ability of an organ to exhibit behavior that would ordinarily be considered razz to a point where the lines between acting and reality are blurred but compensated with popular adulation and brand endorsements.
13. MIplasia:
A type of dwarfism that compensates the lack of bone growth with incredible rhyming prowess and a persona capable of inducing endless admiration and beef from hustling rappers.
14. Ice Prince Cerebral Cramps:
A disorder that causes exaggerated hip-hop postures, a rigid conformity to infantile end-rhymes that turn rap songs into mainstream classics and also results in multiple awards than most “serious” rappers.
15. Mode Complex:
An affliction that causes an artist to be the default reference for prodigious & clever wordplay that, sadly, does not correlate with the amount of albums sold or account balance, a living proof of the saying: ‘grammar no be money’.
16. Dakolomentality:
A rare psychotic disorder that inflicts a sufferer with unlimited guttural talent but indistinctive brand positioning & packaging.
17. Olamide Palsy:
A malignant tumor that involves a blatant display of one’s ethnicity and background combined with traits mostly reserved for touts but interestingly made into a premium musical package that surprises earlier sufferers of the same tumor who faded into obscurity.
18. Phynognomy:
A severe condition similar to Olamide Palsy but with an Igbo flair and an ability to turn what would have been a bad hair day for most into a phenomenal signature look.
19. Bella Naija Syndrome:
An affliction whereby the Nigerian national man-hour is spent keeping track of who wore what to where until one wakes up to the reality of a wasted lifetime.
20. Kedike Syndrome:
A syndrome that causes a sufferer to endure a clean image despite the presence of a latent sexuality which experts guess might lead to a RihannaCrisis or, in the extreme, a psychiatric condition of Miley Cyrus proportions.
Credit: thenet.ng

Photo of the day: Nigerian celebrities in politics

So these are the number of Nigerian celebrities (musicians, comedian and actors/actresses) vying for elective political positions come 2015. Some of them have kick-started their campaigns. Going down memory lane; just one or two of them who ventured into politics 4 years ago. So what changed 🙂 ?

Children's day Special! See photos of 27 Nigerian Celebrities' children.

Happy Children’s Day to all the wonderful children in the world. In the spirit of Children’s Day, I decided to put together photos of 27 Nigerian celebrities’ children; 27 representing Children’s day. These are pictures they shared on their facebook, twitter and instagram accounts and I bet you have seen most of them before. here they are; in alphabetical order.

                                                     (1)Basketmouth (Comedian)

(2) Desmond Elliot (Actor)
(3) Doris Simeon and Daniel Ademinokan (Actors)
(4) Eldee (Musician)
(5) Fathia and Saheed Balogun (Actors)
(6) Ibinabo Fiberesima (Actress)
(7) Genevieve Nnaji (Actress)
(8) Ice Prince (Musician)
(9) Iyabo Ojo (Actress)
(10) Julius Agwu (Comedian)
(11) Kanu Nwankwo (Footballer)
(12) Kunle Afolayan (Actor)

                                                          (13) Mide Funmi Martins and Afeez Owo (Actors)

(14) Mercy Johnson (Actress)
(15) Oge Okoye (Actress)
(16) Omoni Oboli (Actress)
(17) Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Actress)
(18) Ope Ayeola (Actress)
(19) Peter and Paul ‘Psquare’ Okoye (Musicians)
(20) Shan George (Actress)
(21) Stella Damasus (Actress)
(22) Taiwo Aromokun (Actress)
(23) Terry G (Musician)
(24) Timaya (Musician)
(25) Waje (Musician)
(26) Wizkid (Musician)
(27) Yobo Joseph (Footballer)

PHOTOS: STEPHANIE OKEREKE JAYJAY OKOCHA, BANKY W, EKU EDEWOR OTHERS FOR 'FLOOD WITH LOVE' CAMPAIGN

Top Nigerian celebrities; Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Banky W, Wizkid, Eku Edewor, JayJay Okocha, Iyanya to mention a few have joined a campaign for flood victims.

Tagged Flood with love, the celebrities are spotted "crying for help in" a weird but dramatic photoshoot; depicting victims drowning/struggling for their lives.

The campaign which was inspired by various flood incidents that ravaged the country is being sponsored/bankrolled by Nigerian business tycoons; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and Tony Elumelu.

IYANYA, KCEE AND PRAIZ NAB MTN ENDORSEMENT DEALS

2013 has been a very good and fruitful year for most Nigerian artistes, especially rave of the moment in the music industry. Endorsement deals from reputable companies especially telecommunication firms keep springing up everywhere.

Few days ago, Kukere crooner, Iyanya reportedly got himself a 60million deal with Telecommunications giant, MTN. KCee of the 'Limpopo' fame and R'n'b/soul singer, Praiz have recently joined the MTN train.

PHOTOS: STELLA DAMASUS AND DANIEL ADEMINOKAN UNVEIL 'CODE 55' STORE

From being friends to business partners, maybe some people just need to come out clean. Maybe they are just friends and nothing more. Remember I said maybe.

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus and director, Daniel Ademinokan have just launched their multi-millionnaira store, “Code 55” in Abuja.

But what exactly is behind the name Code 55? “People say there is a mystery about me and they say the same thing about Stella. But trust me, maybe you have to buy a decoder before you can decode who we are. For the 55, I was born 31 July and Stella is 24 April. If you add 31 and 24, you will get 55″. Now that’s a cool one, don’t you think? I love the idea behind it.” Daniel Ademinokan who was once married to Doris Simeon explained.

Situated at Index Two Studio Plaza, Road 69, Gwarinpa II Abuja, it boasts of a unisex boutique and a music studio for live bands and music-related events.

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