Ini Edo turns hotelier

By SEYI SOKOYA
Actress-cum-movie producer, Ini Edo has joined the leagues of Nigerian celebs venturing into hotel and hospitality business, especially in the heart of Lagos, as she had concluded plans to officially open her multi-million Naira entertainment hub situated at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos on Septemnber 30.

What made Jeffery Akoh win 8th MTN Project Fame

Jeffery Akoh has emerged the winner of this year's MTN Project Fame talent hunts competition which also marked the eight edition of the reality show by beating other five contestant with is uniqueness.

It is no more news that the 18-year-old graduate of Sound Engineering from the SAE Institute, Cape Town has joined the league of superstars and predecessors such as Iyanya, Mike, Ayoola, Chidinma, Monica, Olawale and Geoffrey in the wall of fame of the competition.

ANTP visits Ikenne, says Mama Awolowo was a custodian of South West politics

By SEYI SOKOYA

The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has also described Mama HID Awolowo as a custodian of South West politics.

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the association, Chief Oyewole Olowomojuore who was at the Awolowo home today to pay  a condolence visit to the Awolowo family said the deceased was an epitome of truth, support and loyalty.

Nollywood Stars pay condolence visit to Awolowo's family

By SEYI SOKOYA

Notable Nollywood practitioners and some of the executive members of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has joined other Nigerians to visit the  Ikenne home, Ogun State to pay a condolence visit to the family of Awolowo over the death of  matriarch, Mrs. HID Awolowo.

Why SLOT made D'banj brand ambassador

By SEYI SOKOYA

The management of SLOT systems limited has revealed that the constant success and expertise of D'banj beyond music, no doubt, spurred the company to sign him as its brand  ambassador.

Lagos dancers excite Dance with Peter judges

The three judges of ‘Dance with Peter’ show, Peter Okoye, Don Flexx and Kaffy have unanimously adjudged the Lagos contestants as the most impressive of the five auditions held in Lagos, Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt and Accra, Ghana.

Commenting on the quality of contestants in the auditions, dance queen, Kaffy, said, “So far for me, the quality of contestants has been impressive. They have shown they can surely be groomed to be of the high standard we are looking for as we progress in the show”.

My best kisser on set is... — Omotola

By ROTIMI IGE

Top Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde, made some recent revelations about her life, movie set and other issues about the entertainment industry on the 18th episode of ‘The Truth‘ with Olisa Adibua.

In the course of the interview, when asked who her favourite male kisser was, she laughed and stated that she has been opportune to act alongside the actor in some romantic scenes and he is very good at making the script real.

Fathia Balogun, Eniola Badmus wear new look

By SEYI SOKOYA

Popular actresses in the Yoruba speaking movie industry, Fathia Balogun and Eniola Badmus have both added to their look which will, no doubt, now change their identity for some time now if not permanently.

Obey dedicates song to Mama Awolowo

By SEYI SOKOYA

Evergreen musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who was at the Awolowo’s residence yesterday to commiserate with the family on the passing of Chief HID Awolowo, has revealed that he had composed a song in honour of Mama.

My encounter with a woman who found my pictures in her hubby’s phone —Lara Olubo

Musician-cum-actress, Lara Olubo, is currently one of the television presenters rocking the industry. The big, bold and beautiful lady, as she usually describes herself, is the anchor of the popular TV programme, Miliki Express on Orisun. She speaks with  SEYI SOKOYA on her success story and fashion preferences: Excerpts:
  

  How I ventured into broadcasting

I won’t say it was sudden. Another thing is that God has His own way of doing things, especially when He is ready to usher one to the top. He will use one particular person to change one’s story for good. Bimbo Ogunsanya discovered me and got me into Orisun television. I never knew I could be a presenter. Though I loved it when I was in the university, my late father never wanted me to study Mass Communication which eventually made me to study Business Administration. So, being a TV host was never

Marc IV picks Oct 1 for 'Ori Owo' official launch

Hip-hop artiste, Marc Harrison, popularly known as Marc IV, has concluded plans to launch himself into the entertainment industry with his first single entitled: “Ori Owo”. The launch will take place on October 1.

Marc lV said that the move was part of his plans to celebrate the Independence day with other Nigerians in a unique way. He believes that launching his music career on such a significant day would indirectly be among part of activities marking the independence anniversary.

Obey, KSA mourn H.I.D Awolowo

By SEYI SOKOYA 

Music icons, Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi and King Sunny Ade have joined other eminent Nigerians to mourn the passing of the wife of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Yeye Odua, Hannah Idowu Diedolu Awolowo. 

Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, described the death of Mama H.I.D as a rude shock .

Day C&S honoured 'Evangelist Don Jazzy'

By SEYI SOKOYA

It was a day of revelation and honour when the leader of the MAVIN records, Don Jazzy was officially revealed as one of the influential members of the popular Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim church nationwide.

This was revealed at just-concluded 90^th anniversary of the church which was widely celebrated with fun and excitement at NIS, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State on Saturday. The event, however, revealed thereal reason the music producer always use a necklace with crucifixion cross.

Men I can never kiss--Gbemisola Adu

Actress, Gbemisola Adu, popularly known as Portable, is today a force to reckon with in the movie industry. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, the 22-year-old native of Emure in Ekiti State speaks on her driving force and weakness for perfumes. Excerpts:

 

Sojourn into acting
My journey into the acting world has been challenging as well as awesome. I eventually realised that it is a platform to explore my talent. I know I am not there yet, but I am convinced that I am in for the game. I am not in a rush for fame, because I know God is there to order my step. I love acting; in fact, I don’t see it as a job, but what I love to do. It all started when my church called for an audition in 2011 and I picked interest in it.

Wyclef, Akon, for GIAMA Awards

The official nominations for the 4th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) is out. 
Wyclef Jean, Akon, Dorien Wilson and Nollywood’s Ken Erics, Nse Ikpe Etim and Uche Jombo were among those nominated.

Presented by PEM Offshore, GIAMA celebrates the best of African entertainment and culture through filmography.

Henshaw, Akindele for ‘London Life, Lagos Living’

Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, OC Ukeje, Kemi Lala Akindoju will live on stage for Bobo Omotayo’s “London Life, Lagos Living” next month.

The stage drama is a presentation of 'The Make it Happen Productions'.

“We have worked hard on this production,” said Kemi Lala Akindoju, CEO, The Make it Happen Productions.

COSON hosts digital summit

All is set as Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), in collaboration with Growth & Employment Projects (GEM) Nigeria supported by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment and funded by the World Bank and the United Kingdom’s Department of International Development (DFID) hosts the Nigerian Digital Music Summit.

The two-day summit,, which will take place at Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, on September 28 and 29, has the theme “Establishing the Basic Rules of Engagement in the Digital Environment.”
 COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji expects to see songwriters, performers, music publishers, music label owners, government regulatory agencies at the summit. “The summit is critical as the production and distribution of music has gone almost completely digital. New business models are emerging. The distribution process is changing rapidly. It is an opportunity to agree on how to move forward so that everybody’s interest is protected and the Nigerian music industry can grow and meet its true potentials,” he stated.

I can’t go with pant and bra on set —Precious Chukwueke

Upcoming actress, Precious Chukwueke, has warned producers who are eager to see her nude to stop pestering her with financial inducement as she is not ready to go nude or topless on the set of their movies.

Otherwise known as Orange Berry, Precious told reporters in Owerri, My Neighbor’s Wife, that she wouldn't do such for all the money in the world.

Audrey Silva releases trail for ‘Suru L’ere’

Following the success of ‘The Meeting’, The Audrey Silva Company (TASC) has released the trailer for its latest production “Suru L’ere”.  The trailer is a sneak peek of what to expect when the movie is eventually released later in the year or early 2016.

Set in Lagos, the movie depicts the life of a young, timid graduate desperate to overcome his financial woes.  The protagonist, Arinze, played by upcoming talent Seun Ajayi, meets ambitious and beautiful Omosigho by chance and it sets off a chain of events that force him to explore a “get rich quick” idea.

D’Banj eyes new business

D’banj is set to release a visual EP consisting of seven videos that would be released every week, just as he is on the verge of  becoming one of Nigeria’s richest artistes following an extensive business meeting last week with Diana Chan Lee over new projects.

Four weeks into the project, D’Banj has released three videos,  entitled “Knocking on my Door,” “The King is Here” and “Salute  & Confidential”, which features Idris Elba.

Buchi, Bob Fitts, others thrill at Delta Yadah

The sixth edition of the concert, Delta Yadah, has held in Asaba as gospel musicians came to lead in intimate worship to a big crowd. 
The event centre was already filled up before it started at 8pm.

Anchored by Firstborn, the convener, Pat Uwaje-King stated that Delta Yadah had gained momentum and was now six years, trusting that a moment of change had begun with the new governor, Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

Artquake bounces back with new releases

Ice K and Adx of Artquake, who have been out of the country for months now in a bid to give their music career a new face, have finally  come out with new versions of some of their old hits.

The group’s new work, which has three tracks, are ‘Abulelawa’ remix, that features Reminisce, Jabbless and Seriki; ‘Adura’, which also features Sound Saltan and ‘Asiko’, featuring Oritsefemi.

Celebs honour Funke Akindele on her 39th birthday

It was, no doubt, a day of honour for the popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele when the industry stood still to identify as well as celebrated her when she recently marked her 39 years birthday in the UK.

You are not my wife but… Peter Okoye tells wife

Peter Okoye has revealed to the world that his love for his wife, Lola, is indeed a true one and that he would neither at any point compromise or ever leaves her for once.

Earlier today, the Glo ambassador musician made this known in his ‘romantic birthday wish’ to his wife who added another year to her years today.