Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Protests In Warri As Olu Of Warri Abolishes Ancient Cultural Practices

There have been protests and serious tension in Warri, Delta state for some days for now after the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, announced the abolition of some of the ancient Itshekiri cultural practices. The Olu of Warri who is a born again Christian with a Foursquare Worship Centre in his palace, had last Wednesday September 4th declared in a document titled, “The New Order of Iwere Kingdom,” that the “Ogiame” title which had been in existence for over 500 years would no longer exist because it is purportedly associated to a river goddess. He now only wants to serve one God.

The Olu of Warri in the document, said:
“I also repent for the name and title of “Ogiame” that my ancestors and I have borne, as it connotes our allegiance to Umalokun (goddess of the river) and other deities of the sea, all of which are false gods. Today, I renounce our allegiance to Umalokun and other gods of the sea, land and sky. On behalf of the royal bloodline, the throne, the people of Iwere land, I publicly enter into a new covenant with God.”

Monday, 9 September 2013

New Music: Ice Prince - I Swear ft French Montana and Shaydee

Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani ups the ante this time around with a fresh joint featuring Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment artist French Montana. The song titled 'I Swear' also features vocals from Shaydee of EME music. Listen to it below and tell us what you think..

More photos from Akex Okosi's birthday party

 
It was a gathering of the crème de la crème at Rhapsody’s Lounge in Victoria Island as big names in the Nigerian entertainment scene came together to celebrate one of their own, Senior Vice President and MD of Viacom International, Africa, Alex Okosi. The surprise party held last Friday, Sept 6.

Notable faces at the party include Nduka Obiagbena, Ayo Animashaun, Cecil Hammond, Banky W, Olisa Adibua, Tara Durotoye, Julius Agwu, Wizkid, Iceprince, Elohor Aisien, Tiwa Savage, Waje, Toolz, Damilola Adegbite, Ezinne Akudo, Toke Makinwa, Tunde Demuren, ShayDee, Noble Igwe, Ehiz, Leonora Okine, Jumai Shaba among others. See more photos from the party after the cut...

Gays have a right, open Nigerian bisexual Yemisi Ilesanmi speaks out

UK-based bisexual, Yemisi Ilesanmi, a single mother and an atheist, who has been fighting for the rights of gays for many years, recently granted an exclusive interview to TELL magazine where she spoke on issues surrounding homosexuality and its perception here in Nigeria.

Yemisi tells TELL:
Whether Nigerians accept it or not, LGBT rights are recognised human rights. Unless, you can prove that Lesbians, gays, biséxuals and transséxuals are not human beings, well, you have no reason to deny them their fundamental human rights. Unfortunately many Nigerians believe in the concept of sin. First, we must understand that sin is a religious concept. Not every Nigerian is religious. Your religion is also a personal matter, why drag other people into your personal relationship with Jesus, Mohamed or Obatala?

When I am told that homoséxuality is a sin, I just tell them their religion is not my law. The Bible or Quran is not my constitution, so why is that even coming up?

Janet Jackson was seen shopping for Hijab in Dubai

Janet Jackson is married to a Muslim man so the hijab - the traditional dress for Muslim women - is a must for her. She was seen shopping for them in Dubai last week...

From Gulf News
Dubai: Janet Jackson seems to be settling into her new role as a dutiful Qatari wife. The pop star was spotted in Dubai on Thursday shopping for abayas at Village Mall along the Jumeirah Beach Road.

According to Gulf News reader Pylene, Jackson, who married Qatari business tycoon Wissam Al Mana last year, walked into abaya boutique Toushih at around four in the afternoon. “She was talking to the shop attendants and picking some of the clothes. She had a companion, another woman, who was dressed in an abaya.”

A person who was present at the store confirmed to that the visitor was indeed Jackson.

More pics after the cut...

The Countdown To Music Meets Runway 2013 Begins

Le Reve Events, the creators behind the hit stage production, Music Meets Runway (MMR), have announced preparations for this year's event scheduled to take place in just a few months at the Eko Hotel Expo Center, Victoria Island.

Music Meets Runway has set an unparalleled bar with not one but two successful shows; fusing haute couture and buzz-worthy performances from some of the best artistes and upcoming designers in Nigeria. This third season will be called ‘The MMR Icons Edition’, this year the team choose to spotlight, recognise and honor the most amazing and undisputed Fashion & Music Icons that have changed the industry and put Nigeria proudly on the world map.

I was never married to Goriola Hassan - Ayo Adesanya says

A week after her ex granted an interview to a magazine saying that being married to her was like boarding a 'one-chance' vehicle (read it here), actress Ayo Adesanya says she was never married to him

She told Sunday Punch

"I was never married to Goriola Hassan. We lived together and had a child. He is nine years old now. Reconciliation? I don’t want to talk about that. I have moved on and I guess he has moved on too.

Pic and video: Rapper DMX runs naked down a hotel hallway

Rapper DMX was caught on surveillance video running down a hotel hallway totally naked. TMZ got hold of the video which shows DMX causally stripping off his boxer shorts and doing a naked run down a Detroit hotel hallway last weekend. See the video after the cut. 18+ Hehe...

Borno government planning to demolish 20 churches and Christian schools in the state

The Borno State government are planning to demolish at least 20 churches and christian schools in Maiduguri after acquiring land they say they want to use for a 1000-unit housing estate.

Demolition notice has been served to the present occupants of the acquired land, which includes owners of farmlands and several churches and schools built by churches. The state government have already dispatched a notice to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN)

Some people feel like the government isn't really planning to build any housing estate, just looking for an excuse to destroy the churches and private schools, with the alleged grand plan of gradually islamising the state as part of an alleged wider plan to Islamise the northern part of Nigeria.


An information leaflet on the acquisition plan from the State Ministry of Lands and Survey has been released. See it after the cut...

Agbani Darego covers the September issue of Genevieve Mag

The former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria and Miss World is on the cover of the September Iconic Edition of Genevieve magazine. Nice cover!... See inside pics after the cut...

Stunt or real? Vector proposed to Chidinma aboard a plane

Did he propose to her or are they acting? If they are acting, Chidinma is such a good actress. That said, they would make a sexy couple.Vector is a hot and talented dude.

Karen Igho flaunts her endowments in a sexy bikini

The beautiful Karen Igho shared this photo yesterday from the poolside on her instagram page. Sexy!
See another pic after the cut...

Dr Sid's outfit at a wedding in Scotland

Lol...he was a bridegroom at a friend's wedding in Scotland.."A Scottish wedding, a Naija grooms man and a #kilt #familywedding " Pic of the groomsmen when you continue...

8 year old child bride dies from injuries after wedding night sex with 40 year old husband

An eight-year-old child bride has died in Yemen of internal bleeding sustained during her wedding night after being forced to marry a man five times her age, activists have claimed.

The girl, identified only as Rawan, died in the tribal area of Hardh in northwestern Yemen, which borders Saudi Arabia. Activists are now calling for the groom, who is believed to be around 40 years old, and her family to be arrested so they can face justice in the courts.

The fight continues: FFK and Bianca Ojukwu may be heading to court

Yeah, these two maybe going to court because Bianca Ojukwu has rejected Femi Fani Kayode's non- apology. Femi issued a statement last week withdrawing his earlier claims that they had an 'intimate relationship' in the past but Bianca's lawyers said the retraction was not sufficient and satisfactory and have decided to go to court. Femi Fani Kayode this morning responded to Bianca's lawsuit threat, insisting that he didn't lie and threatened to reveal details of his 'relationship with her. Like Bianca, he has also issued a statement threatening to sue. Read Mrs Ojukwu's statement below, issued via her personal assistant, and find FFK's response after the cut...

Radio host and comedian Ushbebe set to wed

Naija FM OAP and standup comedian, Justice Nuagbe, popularly known as Ushbebe is set to wed is Sweetheart, Annette Osa-Agbontaen, a graduate of B.I.U. Their traditional wedding will hold in October while the white wedding will hold in November - both in Benin. Big congrats to them. See more pre-wedding photos after the cut...

Serena Williams wins her fifth US Open title

World No.1 Serena Williams yesterday Sunday September 8th claimed her fifth US Open crown and 17th career grand slam singles title after beating world No. 2 Victoria Azarenka with a 7-5 6-7(6) 6-1.

This victory makes Serena the oldest US Open women's winner since tennis turned professional 45 years ago, eclipsing Australian Margaret Court, who was 31 years when she won the title in 1973. Congrats to Serena.

Photos of Genevieve Nnaji at Half of a Yellow Sun premiere

Genevieve Nnaji and Onyeka Onwenu at the world premiere of Half of a Yellow Sun in Toronto Canada last night...Love Genny's jumpsuit! See pic of the whole cast of the movie after the cut...

Sunday, 8 September 2013

More photos of Omotola at Muyiwa Goes to School event in London

The actress looking stunning in a feathered purple dress at Muyiwa Goes To School event that held at the Forum in London last night. More photos after the cut...

Photo of the day: The world's biggest boobs

30 year old German nude model known as Beshine who is said to own “The World’s Biggest Boobs.” Her boobs fills a Z cup! As of 2011, Beshine’s breasts weighed about 20 pounds each. Her bras are custom made and she struggles to find clothes that fit. In an interview on her website, Beshine said, “It is always an adventure to be in public with such big boobs.

Guinness fulfils $2,000 promise to Super Eagles as they moves to final

Super Eagles yesterday triumphed over the Flames of Malawi in Calabar a 2 – 0 victory match. The match was witnessed by hundreds of eager Nigerian fans who came out enmasse to support the team in their quest for victory.

With this win, the Eagles have secured a place in the final round of the 2014 World cup qualifier stage. As promised before the match, Guinness, Nigeria’s number one premium beer was on hand to support the team with their $2,000 per goal offer to ensure the team was gingered to win the match, which became evident in the 2 – 0 margin.

Tweet of the day from Peter Okoye

Lol...After the drama that went around on blogs yesterday evening about their concert in Canada where ladies freely touched their...erm...:-) Peter is saying it's called show biz and you all should admit you are jealous, because 'You talk it and They live it'. Hehe!

20 Best African Stand Up Comedians 2013: Do you agree?

Another controversial list, compiled by popular comedy site Officiallaughs.com (not Nigerian) listing the top 20 best stand up comedians in Africa. The cute guy above is apparently the best in Africa, followed by our very own Basketmouth. See the top twenty below and tell us if you agree...

1 Trevor Noah (South Africa)
2 Basketmouth (Nigerian)
3 Michael Blackson (Ghana)
4 Riaad Moosa (South Africa)
5 Klint The Drunk (Nigeria)
6 David Kau (South Africa)
7 Daliso Chaponda (Malawi)
8 I Go Dye (Nigeria)
9 Eric Omondi (Kenya)
10 Eddie Kadi (Congo)

I don't really have much of an opinion here because I don't know who some of these comedians are... but Bovi should definitely be in the top 20 best in Africa. See the remaining after the cut...

I'm not attracted to an old b**ch - Eedris Abdulkareem blast Cossy Orjiakor on Twitter

There is this gist making the rounds on some blogs (Not Oghenemaga Otewu's Blog) that Eedris Abdulkareem went on his knees to beg Cossy Orjiakor for sex after their lewd performance (Pictured above) in Bayelsa some couple of months ago.

Eedris must have heard the rumours because he took to twitter a few hours ago to blast Cossy, calling her an old b**ch. Thing is; Cossy swears she never said anything like that. She said all Eedris did was encourage her music career and said she hasn't set eyes on him since the show.

Photos of Omotola and family at Muyiwa goes to Nollywood concert in UK

The stunning actress and her family arrived in style for the Muyiwa Goes to Nollywood concert in the UK.The concert which had the likes of Ghanaian beauty Joselyn Dumas in attendance took place last night. See more pics when you continue...

2-year-old toddler walked out of nursery all the way home after school door was left open

Amazing! A 2 year old girl Louise Hilton walked half a mile (15 mins walk) to her home after the doorman at her nursery school left the door open.

According to reports, that was her 2nd day in that school as the walked to-and -fro school on the first day with her mum. Her mother Miss O’Connor, 26, took Louise on the 15-minute walk to Windmill Hill Nursery near their home in Runcorn, Cheshire, for the first time on Monday and again on Wednesday.

Gruesome video of Syrian gas attack obtained by CNN

Men sprawled on the floor, shirtless and convulsing, children unable to control their shaking and flailing. Panic and screams in the background. These are some of the hard-to-stomach images that the Obama administration has shown a select group of US senators in closed-door briefings to make the case that a limited military attack on Syria is justified. Please watch the video. It's heart-breaking! If you can't open it on my blog, then watch it HERE

Rita Dominic flaunts hot bikini body in Vegas

Actress Rita is currently on holiday in Vegas after attending the NEAs in New York where she won best lead actress. She shared the pics on instagram. Hot!!!

Saxophonist Yemisax And Wife Welcome Son

YemiSax and his wife Sholatayo Adeosun welcomed a son in the early hours of today Sunday September 8th. Sholatayo put to bed at around 12:50 am early this morning at ST Georges Hospital situated off Admiralty way in Lekki Lagos. Congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...

Iyanya spotted with R.Kelly

Singer Iyanya met the king of R&B R Kelly at a night club in Atlanta last night. R.Kelly looking Good!