Today marks the 5th years Remembrance of J T Tom West

Family members, Friends and colleagues of late River State-born actor, and director, JT Tom West, are planning a fifth year anniversary thanksgiving in his honour. The thanksgiving mass will hold today Wednesday Sept 28th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, located at 14, Musa Yar’Adua str., off Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island Lagos. Time is 1pm.

 

JT West died on the 28th of September 2006 following a ghastly auto accident while returning from a location after shooting late into the night. May his soul continue to rest in peace…amen.

Veteran Actress Joke Silva To Celebrate 50th Birthday.

Award-winning veteran Nigerian actress and director Joke Silva clocks 50 on Thursday, September 29, 2011 and the celebrated screen goddess will be celebrating her golden age at a party put together for her by friends and colleagues.
‘I wasn’t even planning for any celebration and if at all there will be any, I may be hanging out with my husband. But my friends and colleagues went ahead with their own plan. They just told me, arrive and look pretty on that day. So, I’m very grateful to them’, Silva said in a recent interview.
The seasoned actress is married to Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs.
Silva’s movie credits include
On Television
(1984) Mirror in the Sun, Second Chance, Mind Bending, (2000 – 2002) Tight Rope
On Video
(1993) Owuro Lojo, (2002) The Kingmaker.
On Film
(1997) Secret Laughter of Women with Nia Long and Colin Firth, (1998) Twins of the Rainforest, (2003) Brave Heart.
On Stage
( 1981) Jero’s Metamorphosis, (1993)The King Must Dance Naked, (2002) Sisters, (2003) A Husband’s Wife, (2004) Shylock, A Past Came Calling.

source: www.thenetng.com

Brandy, D-Banj, The Game to perform at MTN project fame season 4.

The fourth season of the popular MTN Project Fame West Africa reality show is about to kick off and organizers have announced that US artistes Brandy, The Game will be performing at the talent show! Also, Nigerian acts D’banj and ex-project fame stars Iyana, Mike Ayansodo, Chidinma and Praiz will also light up the stage as they perform their songs. Veteran disc jockey DJ Jimmy JATT will be on the wheels of steel.
Brandy confirmed her forthcoming performance via a voice drop over the weekend.
‘Hey everybody this is Brandy. I’ll be performing at the opening gala at MTN Project Fame West Africa season four at the Eko Expo Center on Sunday, October 2nd. It’s gonna be fire and my first time in Nigeria, so I’ll see everybody there. Bye’ Brandy delightfully said.
The opening show is set to take place at the Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites on Sunday, October 2, 2011.

source: www.thenetng.com

'Omo To Shan' - Olamide ft Whizkid

In less than 2 years, young rapper oLamide, has gained attention with just one single ‘Eni duro’ which was accompanied by a very creative video and subsequently, his debut album ‘Rapsodi‘.
While most of the other ‘Yoruba-lingo’ speaking rappers were struggling to outclass the late Dagrin‘s style, oLamide took on another lane and distinguished himself. His debut single and video played a major role in creating an image for himself. Props should also go to DJ Tee for the brilliant video directing in ‘Eni duro‘.
But if the Coded Tunes rapper thought he could relive the experience once again with the video to ‘Omo to shan’ which features Wizkid, then he should hold video director DJ Tee responsible for killing any possible chance. ‘Omo to shan‘ could have been the next big hit if only DJ Tee hadn’t bungled it.
The video to the second single lacks direction and concept. One would wonder what was going through DJ Tee’s mind when he was shooting the video. The story starts out right from the beginning then takes a sharp left in the lane of mediocrity. Make up – poor, camera handling – poor. A ‘Tales By Moonlight‘ episode would win an award over this.
Watch the video below…




credit: www.hiphopcrooner.blogspot.com

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MIRROR BOY A FILM TO WATCH.

Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme, Fatima Jabbe, Edward kagutuzi, and directed by ingenuity laden Obi Emelonye

The Mirror Boy is :

• The first African film to premiere at the world famous Empire Cinema, Leicester square, London (this particular cinema is renowned for hosting premieres of Hollywood films in the UK and no Nigerian or African has ever used this prestigious landmark for such. About 1,323 people attended the premiere of the Mirror Boy there)
• First Nigerian film to receive UK wide Odeon cinema release, the biggest African UK release ever, top 5 Odeon London opening w/e, top 20 all UK movies
• The longest run of any African film in any UK cinemas
• Biggest premieres ever in Gambia & Silverbird Ghana, with a sold out extravaganza on 17^th of June at the Silverbird cinema Accra
• Twice profiled on CNN as the Future of Nollywood

Awards and nominations include:

- Break through Actor ( Genevieve Nnaji) at the Monaco film festival 2011

- Best Young Actor ( Edward kagutuzi) AMAA 2011

- Best Film & Best Supporting Actor (Osita Iheme) – AMAA nominees 2011

- Best picture (Obi Emelonye) & Best Pan African Actor (Edward kagutuzi) – Nigerian Entertainment Awards (nominees)

- Whooping Twelve nominations (ZAAFA Awards) to be held in October in the UK ( Best Film, Best Editing, Best Story, Best Sound editing, Best Child Actor Male, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Producer, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Lead Actress, Best Lead Actor).

The Mirror Boy unveils the story about Tijan, a 12 year old London born African boy (Edward kagutuzi) who is taken by his mother Teema (Genevieve Nnaji) to Gambia for the first time. He gets lost in a crowded street market called Serekunda having been distracted by a boy he’d earlier seen in the mirror when they arrived in Banjul. His mother begins a frantic search for him. Tijan must confront his deepest fears as he tries to find his way back to his mother and embarks on a journey of self discovery, led by the enigmatic Mirror Boy (Osita Iheme), a journey in which the lines between reality and fantasy; the physical and the spiritual are blurred. A mystical and cathartic climax helps Tijan to unravel the mystery of the Mirror Boy…

R.I.P SAM LOCO EFE

NIGERIAN popular actor and comedian, Sam Loco-Efe is dead. Efe was found dead in his hotel room on Orlu Road, Owerri, capital of Imo State, on Sunday August 7. 

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Jingiri Abubakar, confirmed the death to journalists looking for clarification on the incident. He said the famous actor had been ill for sometime and had only come to the hotel to recuperate before continuing his entertainment business, before he suddenly died.

Abubakar said: “It is true. He died in Rapour Hotel in Owerri. We are in the process of going to mortuary now. We heard he had been sick for one week and he had just been discharged. He died last night. We will give you other details latter,” the police commissioner said.

The death was also confirmed by the Actors guild of Nigeria (AGN). The Guild’s president, Segun Arinze said in an interview: “Yes, it is true that Sam Loco passed away tragically in his hotel room. I will be making a statement on Monday, (August 8). I can’t say much now because I want to verify the detail.”

National Secretary of the AGN Chuma Onwudiwe also confirmed Efe’s death, saying: “Today is indeed a very sad day in Nollywood. I can confirm that the great Sam Loco is dead.” 

A versatile actor and a polyglot, the late Efe spoke Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa fluently even though he hailed from Benin, Edo State in South-South geo-political zone.

Efe had performed in several movies, on stage and television for more than four decades. He was part of the Nigerian troupe at FESTAC 77, when Nigeria hosted the world in arts and culture at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

The death of Efe marks another deplection in the ranks Nollywood family. A few months ago, one the veteran actors, Ashley Nwosu, who had been for sometime died, and about a month ago, another legendary entertainer Christy Essien-Igbokwe died.

The body of the deceased was removed and taken to the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, he said.

Music Diva, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, Dies At 50

Popular female musician, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, has died aged 51. Family sources confirmed to NEXT that she died on Thursday morning at a private hospital in Lagos after she fell ill three days ago.

Popularly known as Nigeria’s “Lady of Songs”, the late Mrs Essien-Igbokwe was the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria.

to watch her video click HERE

She began her music career in 1976 as a 16-year-old and released her first album, “Freedom” the same year. She eventually released 10 albums in a career spanning 35 years.

Reacting to news of Mrs Essien-Igbokwe’s demise, PMAN president, Dele Abiodun said, “We lost a legend.” The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has also reacted to her death. A statement from the organisation read, “With sadness, COSON mourns the passing to glory today (yesterday) of our frontline member, the lady of songs, former chairman of the defunct PMRS and former PMAN president, Christy Essien-Igbokwe.” Flutist, Tee-Mac who jointly organised a show with the founder of Punch Newspaper, Olu Aboderin, in 1977 at the National Theatre, Lagos, where the late songstress performed, also expressed sadness at her demise. “May she join Fela and other musicians who have crossed over; may they continue playing music.” Dancehall musician, General Pype, has also commiserated with the family. He said, “Rest in peace to a legend. May your gentle soul rest in peace in the Lord’s bosom. To those you left behind, accept our sympathy.” Born on November 11, 1960, the native of Akwa Ibom State started singing in secondary school. Some of the albums of the late musician who played Apena, wife of Jegede Sokoya in “The New Masquerade” include “Patience”, “Give me a Chance”, “Time Waits for no One” and “Hear the Call.”

Though not Yoruba, most of Mrs Essien-Igbokwe’s hits were in the language. They include: ‘Omo mi Seun Rere’, ‘Ife’ and ‘Moloro’. She was also at home in her native Ibibio, and Hausa and Igbo languages.

The late songstress is survived by her husband, Edwin, a former director of Punch newspaper and four children, one of whom also sings.

HOW ODUNLADE ADEKOLA LOST MULTIMILLION NAIRA MOVIE DEAL

Strong rumour that is spreading recently has it that the veteran Yoruba Actor cum Movie producer has just lost the job that could earn him millions of naira due to his deficiency in English Language.

According to the jist, a London big boy was reported to have called Odun to discuss a business deal with him, but the inability of SUNDAY DAGBORU to comprehend with the guys Queen’s English made him told the guy in Pidgin English that he could not understand what he was saying and hang up the call, this made the London Big Boy lose focus on him.

From what we can deduce, the job was the production of a Blockbuster movie, but Mr Odunlade Adekola lost the opportunity. But the question is ARE YOU SAYING THAT ODUNLADE ADEKOLA CAN NOT COMMUNICATE IN AT LEAST BASIC ENGLISH????????????????????
Note: don’t hold us for this as it is a STRONG RUMOUR……..

ARAMOTU MOVIE FINALLY STORMS SILVERBIRD CINEMA.

Aramotu the much talk about movie that was shown at LTV 8 Cinema on Easter Monday has finally hit Silverbird cinema. For those that have watched the movie at different times and cinemas across the country has confirmed that “ARAMOTU” is a movie to behold is full of suspense and intrigue, different Yoruba movie actors again showcased the stuff they were made of, the likes of Peter Fatomilola, Adebayo Faleti, Ireti Osayemi, Bisi Komolafe  to mention but few, showcased what they all know  how to do best.

I think Yoruba movie is going to the next level and the actors are really putting extra effort so that it can stand side by side with other genre of movie in the world.

SAHEED "JAMES BOND" BALOGUN, SET TO RELEASE AN ALL WHITE CAST MOVIE.

Saidi Balogun is no more a new actor when you talk about movie industry in Nigeria; his name always strikes a familiar cord in the minds of movie buffs in the country because of his outstanding contribution to the industry.
In a recent interview, he talks about his next movie project.
Excerpts from the interview;

ETI KETA'S TRAILER SAHEED BALOGUN'S LAST MOVIE.

“My Fans should expect (YOU OR I).The movie promises to be a blockbuster. I am the only black guy in the movie; everybody in the movie is white, yes Oyinbos.
I did one thing for Otunba Segun Runsewe,in France I went to shoot on tourism, I was putting on Ankara over jeans, I am telling them that the blacks are over the whites because jeans is for white, Ankara is for us, so we are on top.
I am the only black guy like Obama who is ruling USA as the largest white population in the world.
When you watch the film, you will see a film being made by black not for the black alone but for the whole world to see.
His latest movie Eti Keta that gulped over #3o million naira is still selling fast in the market.

source: www.news2.onlinenigeria.com,

ACE GHANIAN ACTOR "MAJID MICHEL" POISONED.

News-One, a Ghanaian print media outfit is reporting that players within the industry are covering up an
incident in which actor Majid Michel reportedly had a poisonous substance put in his food.
Sources say that during the shooting of the movie ‘Somewhere in Africa’, medical reports suggested that someone had put poison in a tin of milk Majid was supposed to have used in his food


“It was very serious but we have been asked to keep quiet about it. When he took the tin of milk, he realized that the contents had changed into a very black substance so he got scared and raised an alarm. He was taken to the hospital and the doctors confirmed that it was food poisoning.
“It is not clear who exactly did it but the milk was opened the previous night and was to have been used but something else came up so he put the milk back in the fridge and went with his friends to eat in town. “The next morning he took it again to use and saw the black substance,” the source revealed.
AfricanMoviesNews.com
Two other sources who were part of the cast and crew of ‘Somewhere In Africa’ also confirmed the report to News-One but begged to remain anonymous. What they added was that Majid left his hotel room door open when he went out with friends that previous night, noting that was the time his milk might have been poisoned.
The incident reportedly happened at a hotel in Accra, Ghana.
We will keep you updated on any new development about the situation.

Ace Diva "OMAWUNMI" Delivers Baby Girl In U S.

Great news this Saturday morning! Gifted singer Omawumi has put to bed.

The Idols star delivered a baby girl in a US hospital early this morning.

 The 28-year-old singer constantly tried to stay away from the press; but different sources and our reporters had spotted her with a bulging belly several times in recent months. Last month, she finally escaped from the prying eyes of the media; travelling out of the country to the US to deliver her first baby.
Sources close to her tell us she put to bed early Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2AM.

                                                                    OMAWUMI
‘A child is God’s reward – Psalm127:3B…Welcome sweetie!‘, were the joyful words Omawumi uttered
 via her Blackberry Messenger.
The identity of the father still remains unknown but those who should know have linked the child’s paternity with a yet-to-be-named part owner of Lagos club Zamunda.
Omawumi could not immediately be reached for comments. ‘She’s sleeping‘ our source said.

source: www.thenetng.com

Veteran Nollywood Actor 'ASHLEY NWOSU' Is Dead

Veteran actor, Ashley Nwosu has been confirmed dead this morning. Ashley has been suffering from liver problems. The actor has been admitted since last month at the military hospital in Yaba,  Ashley was in a state of coma before gave up the ghost at the military hospital,  What a great loss!!!

Ronke Oshodi-Oke Loses ‘Sister’ To Bone Cancer

Popular Yoruba movie actress Ronke Ojo, better known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke has lost her adopted younger sister to a Bone Cancer illness that she has been battling with for the last three years.
Sources say Oluwabunmi Esther Akinleye passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 at the University of Ibadan College Hospital (UCH).
As earlier reported on Nigerian Entertainment today (NET), Oluwabunmi had complained of a sharp pain in her shoulder and underwent minor surgery, only to find out when fully examined to be diagnosed of Bone Cancer.
Before her death, over N2M (Two Million Naira) had been spent in an effort to save her life but the cancer kept on spreading. It was decided tat she had to be flown to India for surgery – a total cost of expenses leading to N7.5M. Pleas were sent out through different media but up until her death yesterday, the money had not been raised.

source: www.thenetng.com

GHETTO DREAMZ 'THE DAGRIN STORY' PREMIERES ON APRIL 22

‘Ghetto Dreamz’, the much talked about biopic on the late rapper Dagrin has gathered so much attention around it this past few months.
‘Ghetto Dreamz’ directed by Daniel Adenimokan tells the story of the growing years, teen struggles, rise to fame and eventual death of Oladapo Olaonipekun better known to his fans as Dagrin. Trybson, an artiste under Stingomania Records plays Dagrin while others who featured in the biopic are Nollywood stars like Doris Simeon, Rachel Oniga, Pa Kasumu, Kenny Saint brown, Jaywon and a fast-rising Oyindamola Odesola.

Sossick Hooks Late Dagrin On HIs Nu Single

 

As his debut album is getting finishing touches, the CEO of CLASSICK TUNES sossick as released a nu single titled 'Jo o' the track which features late Dagrin on it is one of his many songs that will be on his debut album.

Enjoy...

Jo o- Sossick feat. Dagrin by black pride entertainment

FELA IN LAGOS

 

TONY^® AWARD WINNING SENSATION

FELA!

MAKES HISTORIC ARRIVAL IN LAGOS, NIGERIA APRIL 20-25, 2011

The hit Broadway musical about the life and music of Nigerian performer and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is scheduled to be performed in his home town of Lagos, Nigeria making it the first 
 Broadway show to be performed in Sub-Saharan Africa.


FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway’s highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20^th to 25^th.  It will be performed at the prestigious Eko Hotel’s New Expo Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. This critically lauded musical will star its original Broadway cast with Sahr Ngaujah reprising his Tony-nominated role of Fela Kuti with music provided by the internationally renowned Antibalas as well as other members of the New York City Afro-beat community.
Concurrently with the Broadway production, FELA! opened and triumphed at London’s Royal National Theater for a three-month sold-out run.  That production was nominated for three Olivier Awards, London theatre’s highest honor, including Best Musical, Best Actor (Sahr Ngaujah) and Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). This Nigerian engagement will be the first since the closing of the Broadway and London productions and the NTLive performance which was broadcast to in 370 cinemas worldwide.
The aim of FELA! in Lagos is to unite and connect Africans in spirit and unity, to serve as a catalyst for cultural revival in Nigeria, and to celebrate Fela Kuti, for the contribution he has made to Nigeria and the world. FELA! depicts the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afro beat rhythms ignited the spirit of empowerment and cultural awareness in a generation.  It is a tale of courage, passion and love featuring Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner, Bill T. Jones. FELA! in Lagos is being produced by a Nigerian production company, Broken Shackles in conjunction with Lagos State Government.

Upon its Broadway opening Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote, “There should be dancing in the streets.  The hot (and seriously cool) energy that comes from the musical gospel preached by the title character of Fela! feels as if it could stretch easily to the borders of Manhattan and then across a river or two.  There has never been anything on Broadway like this production.”  The New York Post’s Elisabeth Vincentelli cheered, “There’s enough energy to short circuit Con Ed.”  David Cote of Time Out New York, in giving it 5 stars (out of 5) raved, “Fela! is more than a musical; it’s an ecstatic phenomenon.”  And Jennifer Farrar from the Associated Press exclaimed, “An exuberant celebration!”
The English critics were equally effusive after the London premiere of FELA! One critic, Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, summed up the critical sentiment with his review saying FELA! is a “groundbreaking show that shook Broadway and London’s Royal National Theatre to the rafters. Getting Brits to get on their feet and ‘get loose’ as Bill T. Jones puts it, was a rare feat.  FELA! pulled it off by sheer exuberance and theatrical showmanship. At the same time, FELA! explored the soul of an artist and the darkness of a government that tried to block what Fela’s beam exposed.”
In addition to rave reviews from critics, FELA! has also won numerous awards and received standing ovations from such personalities as Mick Jagger, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee, Ben Okri, Janet Jackson, Denzel Washington, Professor Wole Soyinka, Robert De Niro, and Hugh Jackman.  First lady Michelle Obama, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and President Obama’s Head of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano are but three of the dignitaries who have embraced this show.
Bill T. Jones, director and choreographer of FELA!, was recently honored with the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts award along with Sir Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey. The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded annually for exemplary lifetime achievement in the performing arts. FELA! also won two Astaire Awards for its cast and choreography.
FELA! on Broadway was conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and Stephen Hendel. Its producers include the entertainment legends Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith.
A spokeswoman for Broken Shackles suggests that “with a series of media partners and sponsorships, FELA! in Lagos will be the most talked about show in Nigeria for years to come. We have created sponsorship, branding and advertising opportunities for those who wish to be a part of this historic theatrical event.”
For sponsorship, advertising and brand affiliation opportunities, please email sponsorship@felainlagos.com
For more information on FELA! please visit http://www.felainlagos.com
For all press and public relations matters please email pr@felainlagos.com
For more information on ticketing and group sales please email tickets@felainlagos.com

TWITTER: www.twitter.com/felainlagos

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/FELA-in-Lagos/168784349834737

source: www.notjustok.com

TANGO hit cinema in April

Tango With Me is one of the most anticipated movies of 2011, brought to you by Brickwall Communications and will be released this April in cinemas across Nigeria. The movie talks about love and betrayal and a young couple’s experience dealing with this in their marriage.

Check out the new Tango With Me trailer after the cut...

Toni Payne Discusses Details Of How Her Marriage To 9ice Fell Over.

 Its such a *sad story of deceit and convertiousness, I fee this is just one side of the story, but this is Toni Payne's interview on how her marriage to 9ice fell Over.
Enjoy-

Abuja Lover Delivers Set of twins For 9ice

                                                          9ICE(BABA-IBEJI)

It has just being confirmed that 9ice and his Abuja based partner has given birth to a SET OF TWINS – a boy and a girl!

                                                     BUKKY(9ice's Abuja based partner)

Although the pair would prefer to keep it hush hush, we can reliably tell you that they are taking their relationship a step further with the arrival, early last week, of their first babies together.
Sources close to 9ice tell us the singer -who’s separated from his wife Toni Payne – has been a regular visitor to Abuja, since Bukky – a fair-complexioned older woman – took in last year.
The relationship has never been public, even though those close to the singer are well aware they’re seriously dating.

                                             9ICE AND TONY PAYNE(on their wedding day.)

We cannot tell for now, if the pair is planning to get married; especially as 9ice and Payne are still legally married.


note: source www.thenetng.com

old skool tuesday 'AYINLA OMO WURA' for your listening and download.

Going back memory lane to bring you this EVERGREEN song by AYINLA OMOWURA, feel it and let us know if you actually enjoy it.

AYINLA by black pride entertainment

C D JOHN is dead

Less than a week that we lost one of nigerian guru in entertainment  ISHOLA DUROJAYE aka ALASARI, another fast rising comedian, CD John, real name John Chijioke, is dead three days before his birthday. The comedian who came into limelight late last year from telling church jokes, died in the morning of Thursday March 24, 2011 some hours after being involved in an auto crash.

The Abia State born comedian was reportedly returning from anchoring a late night event that was held at Tribeca, Victoria Island when he had the accident. He was immediately rushed to St. Nicholas hospital where he eventually gave up the ghost.

Colleagues and associates have taken to the social media to express tribute to the comedian. Soundcity Music Video Awards winning singer tweeted "Just last Sunday, we laughed as he ‘yabbed' me backstage for not featuring him on my upcoming album and I told him I'll still do that. RIP CDJohn".

Sound Sultan and rapper MI also tweeted "heard about the passing away of the comedian CD John. This is really sad cause he was just starting, R.I.P CD John" and "CD John passed away???? Ahhhhh!!!! Why why why why why why!!!! Horrible horrible news!!!" respectively.

one of his many stage performance while he was alive..........Good night CD JOHN.

ALASARI a movie guru is dead

It is Another sad day for nollywood as popular Producer cum Actor Ishola Durojaiye Ahmed 'Alasari' died early sunday (20th of march) morning following injuries sustained in a fatal car Accident.

The actor had a car accident on his way to abeokuta from lagos, to promote his new movie “omo night club”.
The abeokuta based actor was rushed to federal medical centre at idi-aba in abeokuta after the car accident but unfortunately gave up the ghost..RIP ishola durojaiye........

 more story to come on the incident.

New Music: 9ice Ft Kwam 1 – Health Is Wealth

GHETTO DREAMZ (THE DAGRIN STORY) -Official Movie Trailer

I think this people really means business, just press play and pass your comments.

'OGOGO' TURNS A MUSICIAN.

Taiwo Hassan a.k.a. Ogogo Those who think the famous Yoruba star actor, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, knows no other thing than giving life to different characters in movie scripts, may now have cause to change their minds. Ogogo, aka Mr Teacher, is also blessed when it comes to chanting.


Surprisingly, the gifted movie hunk made his debut in the music scene with the release of audio-visuals of his much talked about album. Though, the acclaimed "Ebony Alhaji" may not be seen as a good singer by critics, how on earth he got the vocal cord to drop his lines in the 50-minutes album titled "Appreciation" is a puzzle which will take a long time to unravel. Apart from displaying his chanting wit, Ogogo’s lyrical prowess is also felt in his 4-track album, which was wrapped in Yoruba popular chanting known as "Ewi" and spiced up with other songs that would definitely make top Fuji music stars go green with envy.
The album marketed by FJ Digital Studio and which has tracks like "Appreciation(Idupe), Ori, Bi Dudu Loluwa and Kogbodo Baje" hit the music shelves penultimate week.

OLAMIDE DROPS ALBUM SOOOON

These days, when you hear someone say Eni Duro, you automatically think of Olamide, Coded Tunes newest and freshest Alternative Rapper. It’s not news that the popularity of his hit single Eni Duro has spread like wildfire and it’s also not news that he is lyrically
tight.



Olamide, who is one of the hottest acts now, will be releasing his much anticipated first album titled "Rap-So-Di" on March 21, 2011. The double meaning album title gives an insight to what to expect from the suber talented rapper. Rap-So-di simple tells you this album not conventional yet it’s quite poetic. 15 hot tracks as well as a bonus track dedicated to a friend and colleague the late Dagrin, promises
not to have you skip single track.


The album covers topics like his life, praising God, hustling on the streets, love, and more. Tracks like his street popular street anthem Eni Duro exhibits Olamide's
lyrical prowess, Legendary Hustlers featuring 9ice is an inspirational song about getting to the top, Lift him high is a praise song dedicated to the most high reminding us to always give him praise,Gapa is a playful love song about a girl that makes him proud to call her his. These and many more inspirational, lyrically on point tracks make this album one to look out for.

Rap-So-Di will be marketed by Nigeria’s foremost music distributor Uba Pacific and will also be available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and other online retailers. Olamide is currently managed by Toni Payne concepts and signed to Coded Tunes Records. He has a video "Eni Duro" on air and is planning to shoot many more before the end of this year

official trailer for RETURN OF JENIFA.

GHETTO DREAMS, A Movie About "DA-GRIN" Coming soon to your door step

On Friday, February 11, 2011 young and upcoming actors came out in the hundreds to be part of the cast of
‘GHETTO DREAMZ’, the upcoming Dagrin movie about the life and times of Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun, the late rapper known as Dagrin.
As reported earlier, ‘GHETTO DREAMZ‘, will historically narrate the life and times of Dagrin; his early years as an upcoming artiste, his rise to fame and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
The fans who didn’t mind standing out in the scorching sun at the auditions, waited for each of their turns to prove they had what it takes to be featured in the biopic which will be directed by Daniel Ademinokan.

After rounds of presentations, the producers of the movie, Stingomania Entertainment revealed the eventual actors who were judged as the best acts based on the similarities of the roles they were to play.
Upcoming act, Trybson Dudukoko who happens to be signed to Stingomania Records is expected to play the lead role as Dagrin while AMAA and ZAFAA awards winner Doris Simeon will play the supporting role as his girlfriend.
The movie will also feature veteran actors like Kayode Odumosu popularly known as Pa Kasunmu and Rachael Oniga who will play the roles of Dagrin’s parents.
Others in the line-up include Chelsea Ese who will feature as a reporter in the movie among other acts who would be making their debut appearances in the Nollywood movie.
The biopic is expected to hit the cinemas in April 2011 as part of the 1^st anniversary memorial project in honour of the late rapper as shooting of the movie has officially commenced.





Dagrin who had just started to rip the fruits of his labour lost his life in a ghastly motor accident on Thursday
April 22, 2010. His death sent shudders down the spines of music lovers and everyone in general.

source: www.thenetng.com

Pasuma In Search Of The Next Fuji Star

In a quest for discovering new talents in Fuji music, popular musician and Fuji star Wasiu Alabi better known as Pasuma has started a new reality TV show titled ‘Ohun’.
Auditions for the show which will take place in June, will be held in four cities; Ikeja, Ibadan, Akure and Ilorin. After auditions, the grand finale will then be held in August.

‘’Ohun’ was initiated by management company AO21 Media in November 2008 but for one reason or the other we could not kick off till now. There are quite a lot of music talent shows but all seem focused on Hip hop, Pop and RNB and no one is paying attention to Fuji music. Fuji music is the most popular indigenous music in Nigeria but what happens when my generation stops singing? There are quite a lot talented young men out there who want to sing Fuji music but since no one is encouraging them, their talent is just wasting away. Over the years I have wondered if someone will ever think of doing a Fuji talent show. Rather than wait, I have taken up the responsibility to contribute my own quota to the growth of Fuji music. I am optimistic ‘Ohun’ will open doors for more Fuji talent shows and the more credible shows like ours the better it is for the industry’, Pasuma expressed.
‘Ohun’ a Yoruba word when translated to English Language means ‘Voice’, but the Fuji star explained that it meant more than that going on to include sound, melody, beat and rhythm were also induced in its meaning.

source: www.thenetng.com

“Help, My Sister is Dying of Cancer!” – Actress Ronke Oshodi Oke Pleads

Popular Yoruba movie actress, Ronke Ojo better known as Ronke Oshodi Oke has found herself in a bit of dilemma.
The problem has to do with her adopted sister, Oluwabunmi Esther Akinleye who has been battling with cancer of the bone for the last three years.
The ailment which started as a ‘complain of a sharp pain’ in her shoulder joint was treated accordingly as she underwent surgery and was discharged days later. But upon close examination at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, she was diagnosed to have bone cancer.
Having spent two million Naira already in an effort to save the life of her sister, the condition has worsened and now, Oluwabunmi needs to fly to India for another surgery. This  surgery which will cost seven million Naira will cover her plane ticket, treatment and the need of a relation to accompany her.
‘She is my sister and I will do almost anything for her but the truth is I don’t have the seven million Naira required. We need help from all well meaning Nigerians. She is young and promising. At 29, we don’t want her to die’, says a tearful Ronke.

source: osagie alonge, www.thenetng.com

HOW FUNKE ''JENIFA'' AKINDELE GOT ROBBED AT OMO GHETTO'S LOCATION.

Actress Funke Akindele was in the early hours of Monday, February 7 2011 robbed by a gang of armed robbers who invaded an Ebute Metta located hotel where she was lodged.
According to sources Ms Akindele was lodged at the Imperial Hotel with some members of her family owing to the ongoing filming of her newly-abuzz movie ‘Omo Ghetto’ part 2 – the location which was not far from the Lagos street hotel.
NET investigations revealed that the robbers who shot into the air several times first raided a 2-storey building next to Imperial before retiring at the hotel as they gained entrance after successfully cutting off the electric barb-wires that surrounded the building.
‘As they came in, they started asking of Funke Akindele but our staff repeatedly told them she wasn’t in the hotel. They then broke into the rooms and robbed other customers of their phones, money (both naira and dollars) before they eventually found Funke’, one of the hotel’s authority who pleaded anonymity tells NET.
The Glo ambassador who had just concluded shooting ‘The Return of Jenifa’ lost her phones and a substantial amount of money to the hoodlums.
‘The total sum of money the robbers left the hotel with was over N2 million. They even took other customer’s international passports’, our source added.
Amid the pandemonium and fear the robbers created in the neighbourhood with their lavish gunshots, the hotel management allegedly called the Police but upon arrival they disappeared as they were unable to salvage the situation; we learnt.

‘This is not the first time nor the second that these robbers would be terrorising this neighbourhood in the past weeks. They still robbed Ogogo, a fellow Yoruba movie actor’s house down this street few weeks ago but luckily the actor was admitted at the hospital at the time. We reported to the police to beef up security in the area but they never made any effort to do so. How will the Police respond when they are not clean themselves’; the insider furiously lamented.
However, upon departing, the robbers smashed Funke’s Nissan X-Trail jeep, her mother’s Honda CR-V, and her marketer’s Range Rover which were all parked in the hotel premises.
Repeated efforts to reach the Lagos state Police public relations officer, Samuel Jinadu on the phone proved abortive as his line was unreachable.
Meanwhile, the Jenifa star and the other people with her at the hotel have since the incident being hibernating at an undisclosed apartment.


SOURCE: Dimeji Ogedengbe, www.thenetng.com

BLACK GOLD STRUGGLE FOR NIGER DELTA official TRAILER

THIS MOVIE IS GONNA BE THE BOMB JUST PRESS PLAY.

MR ENDOWED REMIX ' D'BANJ FT SNOOP DOGGY.

This time i think the MO HIT'S CREW got it sooo right.guyz just click on it and enjoy.

NIGER DELTA- 'THE BLACK GOLD FILM'

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Vivica Fox, Billy Zane, Tom Sizemore, Eric Roberts, Michael Madsen, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Sarah Wayne Callies, Larry Minetti & Mbong Amata in Nigeria's most anticipated movie yet. The chronicles of the Niger Delta crisis is brought to the big screen. Filmed on location in Nigeria and Hollywood, CA, Niger Delta features an array of stars from both Hollywood and Nollywood in the first of its kind for a Nigerian movie directed by acclaimed Nigerian director Jeta Amata.

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The suspense drama will be released in 2011 and it's produced by Jeta Amata Concepts, Rock City Entertainment, Wheels Entertainment, Starkid Inc & Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions

                                                 pix from behind the scene.

Sypnosis; One local Niger Delta community's struggle against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation who has plundered their land and destroyed the environment.

source: http://www.celebregion.com/

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TUNDE NIGHTINGALE 'A LEGEND OF ALL TIME'

                                         TUNDE NIGHTINGALE (OWAMBE MASTER).


Tunde Nightingale, a.k.a., "Western" was a native of Ibadan, the largest city in Nigeria. An incredible guitarist with a sonorous voice to boot, he was best known for his unique Jùjú music style, following in the tradition of Tunde King.
Born in Ibadan in the late-1940s, his contemporaries included Ayinde Bakare, I. K. Dairo and Dele Ojo. Nightingale was credited with the Owambe system, which was popular among Lagos socialites, who eagerly sponsored him on a tour abroad. When he returned, he signed with the TYC label and recorded over 40 albums in his career. Modern stars like King Sunny Ade and many other juju artists continue to be influenced by his style. He was unique because he "sounded," literally, like the proverbial singing bird, "Nightingale"

                                                     ONE OF HIS ALBUM COVER



Nightingale was perhaps the first musician to become a hit performer playing juju in the post World War II period. His particular spin on juju was known as "owambe" ( its there?), a slightly risque reference to the beads worn by women under their clothes to make their dancing more sensuous in those days.