Emmanuel Babatunde's Blog: March 2014

Monday, 31 March 2014

Iyanya dapper in new photos

Beth Models CEO, Elohor Aisien, recently turned a year older and her husband, Owen Aisien and some of her close friends threw her a surprise birthday party. Continue to see more photos...

Though she was battling an incurable disease, Zara remained confident that her fate could be changed.
In June 2013, she launched an online charity fund account with the target to raise $23,000. (N3,800,000). Before her death, she was able to raise 14,046 (N2,316,000). The donations, according to findings, were made in the space of nine months by 235 people. The highest was $1000.

Who’s with us when we say many Nigerians probably know Joselyn Dumas more for her hot body than her acting?

The Ghanaian bombshell might not be as loud or attention seeking as some of her counterparts but she can’t help being thrown into the limelight, thanks to her banging body.

These new photos show the actress’ curvy look, accentuating her stunning hips.

More photos below:

You Need To See What Actress Halima Abubakar Looks Like In New Photos

Multiple-award-winning Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has showed off her new looks once again.

This time the famous actress shares new photos of herself wearing extremely tight blue dress.

Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo wed

Nollywood Actress Nuella Njubigbo tied the knot with her long time boo, movie director/producer Tchidi Chikere today.
The traditional wedding held in Nuella's home town, Anambra state.

We wish the couple a blissful marriage!

Police shut down Davido's concert in New York

HKN Music hit-maker, Davido’s concert was reportedly shut down by the in Brooklyn, New York Police Department last night March 28th.

The concert which held at Pulse 48 was reportedly shut down because it was overbooked, leading to safety concerns.

The show was supposed to be Davido's first show as he kicks off US/Canada Tour 2014.

He took to his twitter handle to lament about the shutdown.

A former member of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) who exposed Pastor Biodun, Ese Walters walked down the aisle today with her sweetheart, Abuja-based Cool FM presenter, Benny Ark.

The couple had their court wedding in Lagos on Saturday, February 15, 2014 and three weeks later the couple had their colourful traditional marriage ceremony.

Fast-rising Nollywood actress Amanda Ebeye, in a recent interview pens up about her life, career and other interesting topics.

She said she had always wanted to act as a child and she began acting in 2008 and so far it's been challenging.

On why she quit Clinic matters she replied:

"Let’s say it was on financial grounds. The money wasn’t great at that time. But I don’t know of now."

On whether she slept her way to the top?

We at Achievas Music are too proud to announce that Solidstar has just signed an ambassador deal with the Nigerian Football Association in-conjunction with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club.

The deal will have Solidstar record the official Super Eagles theme song which will be used to unite and inspire the players on and off the pitch and also our country.

Karen Igho returns to school, now a student of UK University

BBA winner Karen Igho is now a student of a university in the UK. I gathered exclusively that Karen is now studying Business Administration and Management for three years at Newham University. Then on course for Masters in Arts for one year. Great stuff. All the best to her..

The Age Issue: Funmi Victor Okigbo covers new issue of Mania

The Age issue comes with a slant this season as Mania celebrates transitions and traditions. The cover girl is such a graceful professional whose impact is best felt behind the scenes. She shares on life, her work ethic and her loving family in an exclusive interview.

Lady Gaga stepped out not in one, but 3 outrageous outfits on Friday in New York. She first stepped out in the blue outfit with a lampshade headpiece, then the outfit with the judges-style wig and later at night in a revealing body suit. I thought she was over this phase? Continue to see more photos...

Wyclef Jean is broke and owes more than 2.5 million dollars in tax lines. His business manager confirmed the news to The Smoking Gun recently.

An email reportedly sent by the rapper's accountant, David Levin, in January to the Jean's creditors confirmed the former Fugees' financial state, as he stated that, "in my most professional verbiage…there ain't no money." Levin's email was sent out in response to threats from the singer's creditor's threats of impending court action against Jean.

Veteran actress Clarion Chukwurah is a household name among Nollywood stars.

Clarion recently featured in a movie, titled 'Apaye' (A Mother’s Love) produced by Emem Isong, founder of Royal Arts Academy and she reportedly got paid N10million for her role, which gave her the opportunity to become the highest paid actress in Nollywood in a particular epoch.

Zara Gretti Dies After Long-Term Battle With Multiple Sclerosis

Budding singer, Margaret Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph aka Zara Gretti has passed away.

She reportedly died this morning after her long battle with multiple sclerosis, a nervous condition which affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other effectively.

The first daughter of the President Gooddluck Jonathan, Elizabeth Faith Sakwe will tie the knot with her heartthrob, Godswill Osim Edward 5th of April, 2014 in Bayelsa and on the 12th of April in Abuja.

The traditional wedding would hold at president Jonathan's compound in Bayelsa, while the church wedding and grand reception will hold at the International Conference Center, Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja.

Faith is an adopted child of the Jonathan's and she is the first child.

Faith read law at University of Calabar and that's where she met Godswill.

Below are some of the couple’s pre-wedding photos courtesy of celebrity photographer, TY Bello.

The renowned Lagos-born gospel performer, Laoye said:

"I believe it’s the ideal plan by God when he created humankind. I just think the law and the 14 years imprisonment are unnecessary. Nigerians, even before the law, don’t appreciate or condone the gay mode. So, to me, it doesn’t change anything."

According to the musician, there are many other more important issues to be addressed by the authorities.

Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York offers "The Sociology of Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender, and Media," a course on Miley's cultural impact, as part of its summer schedule. Describing her as transitioning from "a Disney tween to a tweking machine," the class will use Miley "as a lens through which to explore sociological thinking about identity, entertainment,

Nollywood Actress Nuella Njubigbo is getting married to her long time boo, movie director/producer Tchidi Chikere this weekend in her home town Anambra state.

Tchidi and Nuella have been dating before he divorced his wife Sophia who has three children for him and there were rumours that Nuella was the reason for the breakup.

Editor-in-chief of fashion and lifestyle magazine Genevieve Betty Irabor was a year older on tuesday and had a lovely birthday bash.

The beautifull woman dressed up in the latest spring collection, with a pearl necklace, gold bracelet, a gold cocktail ring, and black pumps.

She also put on some wavy dark locks, smokey eyes and pink lipstick.

Darey has decided to let his fans go behind the scenes of the making of the“Special Fever” music video. Darey released "Special Fever'' last year, a unique R&B/Highlife music that describes the art of love. The beach-themed video was directed by Clarence Peters and features Rita Dominic as the lead female character.

The video also features cameos from DJ Sose, Muna, Mo Eazy, Zaina, Lamboginny, JJC and a host of others. Check on more pics after the cut...

Nollywood Director/producer, Moses Inwang would be walking down the aisle with his heartthrob Emem Udonquak soon.

The wedding will take place at the Ibom Unity Park, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on the 5th April.

The lovers recently released their pre-wedding pictures which was shot in Lekki at the background of the Ikoyi-Lekki toll gate.

Moses Inwang & Emem Udonquak

The couple's relationship was kept secret until they both attended the premiere of Apaye in Lagos.

Movies directed by Moses Inwang include blockbuster movies like Uche Jombo-Rodriguez‘ 'Damage', Love Games, Private Enemy and others.

Emem was Calabar Carnival queen in 2012 and she is also a model.

Check out more pre-wedding photos:

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Chris Brown Facing Trouble In JAil As Inmates Curse Him Out

Pop star Chris Brown is having a nightmare in jail because he is being harassed by fellow inmates for beating up Rihanna five years ago.
Chris Brown was called a bitch by inmates who are scolding him for hitting a woman, thereby making Chris uncomfortable in his new surroundings.

When in comes to bleaching, a lot Nigerians take it negatively and won't stop attacking the celebrities that want to have a fair complexion.

The fair-skinned Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim, who is often being accused of bleaching by her haters, suggested them "to bleach dier brains: common sense is a necessity in life n bleaching brains will help!"

Shakira has fun in a gorgeous wedding dress during a shooting of her new music video for a song Empire.

Columbian beauty teased her fans in the beginning of March with Instagram pictures of behind-the-scenes of her new music video.

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This Nigerian Pastor Has Not Had Séx In 13years, No Bath Too

Prophet Wale Olagunji who heads Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministry in Ibadan, Oyo State does not smell and in fact he moves about doing his daily activities and even looks neater than most people who takes their bath every day. How possible is that? The prophet said God spoke to him in year 2000 that he should stop taking his bath and separate himself from his wife.

And since 2000 till date Prophet Wale Olagunji has not taken his birth and has not "touched" his wife...

A man said to be an auxiliary doctor has lost his life in Ondo after engaging in a beer drinking contest.
The 35-year-old, who was identified simply as “Carbon” gave up the ghost after drinking several cans of an unnamed alcoholic drink.
The incident is said to have occurred at a popular drinking spot after the deceased took up the challenge to drink a certain amount of the drink.
Leadership reports:

Speaking with LEADERSHIP, a witness said the deceased had gone to work and at the close of work, decided to relax at the drinking spot close to his clinic in in the company of one of his friends said to be a police officer, before the incident.

BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A 34-year-old man stabbed six people to death with a knife at noon on Thursday at a village of Beijing's Huairou District, police said.

Police received a call at 12:48 p.m. and arrested the suspect surnamed Zhao. He allegedly attacked an unknown number of people with a knife at Wanghua Village of the suburban district following a family property dispute, said a statement issued by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Other people were also injured and have been taken to hospital, it said.

Their injuries are unknown.

According to his family members, Zhao had a history of mental illness, said the statement.

Police are investigating.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

TOO MUCH MONEY: Jude Okoye Acquires Expensive New Ride + Check Out PSquare's Fleets Of Cars (PHOTOS)

ude Okoye, elder brother and manager of Nigerian superstars, P-Square has added a new ride, Hummer Jeep H2, Avorza edition to his fleets of car.

The music video director and label exec, Jude Okoye's new custom made Hummer Jeep H2, Avorza edition is said to be worth between 100 to 120K million dollars.

Nigerian music star D'Banj in his recent interview with the popular UK OAP Tim Westwood revealed that he had not met the woman he could die for.
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The heartbreaker said this while speaking about his latest single "Bother You", which is also a soundtrack for the movie "Half of a Yellow Sun".

Explaining what the song is about, D'Banj went emotional saying:

Every public appearance of the American TV personality, model, designer and actress Kim Kardashian can't but cause discussion of her sophisticated and sometimes revealing outfits.

t is not uncommon to see top rated celebrities live in choice areas in Lagos like Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Ikeja GRA, and so on.

But what is unusual is to see a wealthy, famous movie actress live in a village.
Well, that is exactly what popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor is doing.
The actress, popularly called Mama Gee by his numerous fans, recently told newsmen that it is her choice to live in the village despite all she has achieved in the movie industry.

Rita Dominic released backstage picture of a recent movie production shot in Benin.

Nollywood star, Rita Dominic appeared in full Bini attire.

The picture was taken at a movie production, recently shot in Benin.

The movie was directed by Frank Rajah Arase. Other Nollywood stars in that production were Yemi Blaq and Joseph Benjamin.
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PHOTOS: Fire Incident Almost Left Gospel Singer, Buchi Atuonwu Homeless

On Friday night, March 21, gospel reggae singer Buchi Atuonwu almost lost his house, a duplex located at 30b Olufunmilayo Street, Dideolu Estate, Ogba, Lagos State, in fire incident.

According to a source, the fire began to spread from the mini studio to parts of the living areas upstairs around 9:45PM. At this time, Mr Buchi was away in Warri, but the rest of the family was home.

Buchi’s wife, Jane, declined to give any comments about what happened, according to NET. She said: "I like to spread good news and not bad news. I don’t want to say anything about this."

As you can see on the photos, the fire didn't make much damage but still it's unpleasant experience.

See photos below:

Nollywood actress and Tinsel star Matilda Obaseki-Mozia has finally taken off all her hair after experimenting with it for a couple of months now.

The mother who plays Angela Dede on Tinsel is proud of her new cut after going for a mohawk for some time now.

The 20 year old pop star is obviously obsessed with Tattoos. He took to his instagram page yesterday to show off the new tattoo he got, which includes a Korean mask, a boombox and fish scales, which covered his whole left arm. See another pic after the cut...

Inside shots of Kim and Kanye's Vogue cover shoot revealed

In one adorable inside shot of Kim and Kanye's Vogue cover shoot, a shirtless Kanye West is seen cradling his naked daughter, while Kim places her hand over the little girl's bum bum. Other photos aren't as adorable but still cute. Check on them after the cut...

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