Sky Entertainment: May 2016

Sunday 29 May 2016

Emem Isong gives birth to twins

Nollywood producer, Emem Isong is now a of mother of twins. She shared the joyful news with her fans on Saturday after being delivered of the twin babies in the United States of America.

Fast-rising female entertainer, Oluwaseun Omolara Oni, otherwise known as Saeon, who has kept a low profile has returned to the entertainment industry with a bang. Saeon launched her return with some revealing photo shoot.

Those who have been made to believe that rapper, Falz and singer, Simi are having an affair have been told that nothing of such has ever existed between them.

Critically ill Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, otherwise known as Elder Maya, whose failing health was revealed to the public for an urgent assistance has finally received succor from a concerned citizen, a popular Abuja-based cleric, Prophet Joshua Iginla.

In her quest to give back to the society and to mark this year’s Children’s Day in a special way, Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan, last Thursday, put smiles of the children two communities in Lagos State, as she launched a charity platform called “Mama Cynthia Empowerment Foundation” aimed to give back to the society, especially the needy.

Why piracy still exists in Nollywood---Libra MD

One of Nigeria's most respected entrepreneurs and movie producers in the country, Mr Lekan Wasiudeen, has stated why piracy still exists in the entertainment industry, especially in the Nollywood sector.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo fondly called ‘Elder Maya’ or ‘Papa Labista’ is critically ill and has been diagnosed with a chronic liver disease.

All is set tonight as top Nigerian pop stars including: Ice Prince, Wizkid and Davido, among others to celebrate one of their own, Kiss Daniel for his album concerts at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

For some time, Cossy Orijiakor has not been showing up in some controversial news. Maybe, she is getting ready for marriage. Talking about marriage, the actress who can also be a comedienne is talking about the way marriage is announced lately.

Actress, Vivien Ike, is the elder sister of the popular actress, Chika Ike. The actress has chosen to make a career in TV reality shows and acting. SEYI SOKOYA brings excerpts of her career and fashion preferences. Excerpts:

The Okokons, a family of eight, popularly known as the Larlebee, are all gospel musicians. The uniqueness of their God-given talent brought them out of obscurity, having won a talent hunt competition organised by CEO Africa, at the last Easter Fiesta event held in Ibadan, Oyo State. SEYI SOKOYA reports the story of this family.

Entertainment stakeholders and fun lovers should prepare for excitement as the eighth edition of “Yaw Live On Stage,” an annual show of media personality and comedian Steve “Yaw” Onu, featuring the talents of several musicians and comedians, including AY, Phyno, Burna Boy, Korede Bello and Solidstar, is set to hold on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

It is a bundle of joy and a dream come through for the populary Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo and his wife as they both welcomed their first baby after 9 years of marriage.

Good times have continued to trickle in for Nigerian pop stars, Seyi Shay and Burna Boy, as they were both announced as Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) brand ambassadors for its Corporate Challenge.

Actress, Monalisa Chinda, who got married in an elaborate traditional wedding less than a year ago was rumoured to be pregnant in a report that surfaced last week with some of her fans dropping congratulatory messages.

Nursing mother, actress, Tonto Dikeh-Churchill, wants couple to cultivate the habit of praying together. This, she said, is the most intimate act couples can engage in that would make them stay together stronger.

‘Agege’ bread seller-turned-model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, has not been out of news since her sudden turnaround. The mother of two this time round has come out to reveal why she dumped Bolajo Fawehinmi led Few Model Management (FEW). FEW was the first modeling agency that signed her immediately after her discovery by TY Bello.

Big Sheff adores mum as she clocks 55

Son of the queen of Waka music, Salawa Abeni, Big Sheff has celebrated his mum as she clocked 55 years-old.

Comic actor, Imeh Bishop Umoh, has landed an a political appointment with the Akwa Ibom State government.

As part of the activities lined up to make the 20th anniversary of City People Magazine memorable, organisers of the event have set aside a classic event tagged: “Fuji Day Concert for City People Magazine @ 20”.

Top Nollywood actress cum producer, Funke Akindele, is far from happy at the moment as she says she is tired of writing, playing lead roles and also assisting director in her popular comedy TV show, Jenifa’s Diary.

It is obvious that these are definitely happy times for the All Progressives Congress party national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as one of his sons, Seyi, is set to tie the knot.

Nigerian Artiste, Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj says he will not renew his endorsement deal with Ciroc at the expiration of the present contract.

The quiet town of Idogo under the Yewa South Local Government area, Ogun State, turned busy for three days recently as the people trooped out to be beneficiaries of the initiative of one of their own, the music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who they described as a proud son of the community.

Notable gospel musicians, clerics, family and well wsihers will today converge to celebrate one of their own, a cleric cum musician, Pastor Claudius Olaiya, at his birthday thanksgiving service and the official launching of a new album entitled: “High Praise.”

Dutch-based controversial musician, Caroline Sam, otherwise known as Maheeda, has said she is ready to spend the rest of her life in Netherlands in spite of her love for her home country, Nigeria.

2Baba, has announced that he would take some fans to Nairobi, Kenya, on an all-expense paid, week-long trip. He will select the fans via a dance competition tagged “Trip and Treat Trip 2016.”

Janet Jackson, Expecting first child at 50

Multiple sources have confirmed that International superstar, Janet Jackson, is expecting her first child, just a few weeks to her 50th birthday.

Megbele crooner, Omawumi Megbele- Yusuf, reportedly stormed off the set of an interview with HFtv after she was asked to address rumours about her smoking and drinking habit.

International Soul-Jazz singer, Asa held her first ever live concert in Lagos last Sunday in what was described as an unforgettable night for those who attended.

Popular actress and president of The Pinkies Foundation, Iyabo Ojo has denied using the group as a vessel to promote lesbianism and prostitution among young ladies.

Actor, Femi Branch, is set to celebrate 25 years on stage. Though he is yet to give the full details of the event, the actor is already promoting the flyer for the show; which is expected to attract top personalities.

The 46th birthday celebration of the National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) may have come and gone, but the juicy stories from the event will reverberate in the social circles for some time.
The event, which held at the exclusive Batten House, Plot A2 Block G, MKO Gardens Road, Ikeja, Lagos, attracted dignitaries that cut across the political, business, traditional and entertainment sectors.

The younger brother of renowned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, who is also a Nollywood actor, Aremu Afolayan, has reacted to the acquisition on his love for an older women, just as he noted that it has nothing to do with money neither he is a gigolo.

Premiered on Capital Xtra in April, and already on heavy radio rotation across the UK and Africa, ‘Better Days’ is the brand new single from creative visionary and Afrobeats queen May7ven. With the commercial firepower to capture the airwaves and dance floors this summer, this new record from May7ven sits perfectly with the new wave of Trap music infused with Pop and Afrobeats.

Dele Momodu, Mercy Aigbe pray for Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz

Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu and Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe have joined others celebrities in the country to solicit for the restoration of peace in Tiwa Savage and Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun‘s marriage.

Tiwa Savage still Pepsi ambassador

The management of one of the popular bottling company, Pepsi Nigeria, has debunked the rumour widely spread that the Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage has lost her ambassadorial deal with the company following her crashed marriage.

King of Juju Music, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, a.k.a. Sunny Ade (KSA), is not dead, contrary to the rumour doing the rounds on Monday.

Yemi Alade unveiled as Africa Fashion Week ambassador

Afro pop singer, Yemi Alade, has continued to justify why she is being rated as one of the biggest female musicians beyond the shores of Nigeria.

As the like of Dammy Krane, Krissy O and Chuddy K, Malaika are currently enjoying the fortune of their endorsement deal as brand ambassadors of Tecno Mobile, Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa has also joined the league of the ambassadors to project the image of the company.

Actor, Muyiwa Ademola, popularly known as Authentic, has urged movie lovers to tolerate celebrities instead of adding to their problems with their negative criticisms.

Joke Jigan has become a sought after Nollywood actress since her breakthrough with her popular film ‘Bisola Beyonce’. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, the Ogun State-born actress speaks on her career and fashion preferences. Excerpts:

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