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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tuface Idibia Interview]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[I love Tuface IdibiaThe guy's hilariousNothing obviously fazes himWhen you really think about it, it's probably the best way to live lifeMake the best of every situation you find yourself inHe recently granted an interview to Uche Olehi of Encomium magazineI found the interview hilarious; I don't know how you would find it...Enjoya4What would you say is the nicest thing that happened to you in 2008?Tuface &quot;I thank God for my lovely and healthy kids (Five in number). I also won World Music award and equally embarked on a world tour&quot;What about your album? It wasn't a commercial success?Tuface &quot;That wasn't a complete album. Each of the tracks is a single. The album is still coming&quot;How are you starting the New Year?Tuface &quot;I go start am by stopping every bad thing wey I do last year&quot;Like womanizing?Tuface &quot;You know all of them (laughs) I don't need to tell you&quot;How many kids do you have now?Tuface &quot;You can count them, but we don't count children in my place&quot;Congrats on your new child with Annie MacauleyTuface &quot;Thank you&quot;So you have got something to show for the on-and-off relationship at last?Tuface &quot;if you say so. I loved her without any condition&quot;How is the bundle of joy doing?Tuface &quot;I'm not there with them, but from what they say, they are fine&quot; What are you most grateful for?Tuface &quot;My family&quot;Why are you a people's man?Tuface &quot;That's my nature&quot;And all the women in your life?Tuface &quot;I no wowo now (I am not ugly) Check am, see am, that maybe why they are after me&quot;You also have too much money to spend on them?Tuface &quot;Thanks God for that&quot;They say married women now use Tuface as a point of contact to have childrenTuface &quot;I thank God for their lives (laughs) What do you wish for your kids?Tuface &quot;Good luck and blessings&quot;And the mother of your children?Tuface &quot;I wish them more blessing and I respect them&quot;Finitoa4Not that funny is it?Lol Here's a FAB blog y'all need to check out. It's psychiatry and psychology in simple ways. You really will enjoy and learn a lot from it. Check on it here... http://kconxepts.blogspot.com/See y'all laterMwah!!!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy New Year!]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:24:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In 2009, you all will experience a miracle...Whether you believe in miracles or not...Whether you think you deserve it or not...Whether you asked for it or not...It will happen to you...Just make sure you reach out and claim it when it comes...May the best of 08 be the worst of 09 for you allHappy New YearLnigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kini Big Deal no1? + Calabar Xmas Carnival + Ovation Red Carol Night]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:58:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, hope y'all are really enjoying this holiday season. I'm good. Been meeting some really great people, making new friends, hanging out...Not so boring anymore ;)I've also been watching a lot of TV and noticed that most Music TV programmes and stations, from Chanel O, to MTV Base and some of our local Music TV shows seem to agree that Naeto C's 'Kini Big Deal' is Africa/Nigeria's number one song of 08. I love the song to bits but no1? Here's my top 5 of 081. Dbanj - Suddenly2. P-Square - No one like you3. OJB - Pum pum4. Soty - Malaria5. Naeto C - Kini Big DealI also love 'Konikoni love' by Klever Jay...if you haven't heard that song, you need to check it out. Really nice.Do you guys agree that Kini big deal is Nigeria's no1 song of 08?If you don't agree then what's your no1?Share your thoughts...Meanwhile remember I told you all that Calabar is the place to be this Christmas? Well check out pictures from the Calabar Xmas CarnivalSeemed really fun...Enjoy... Chinedu Ikedieze Obi Asika and friendUti and Timaya...Pictures thanks to Aniete Umoh, Otu Amissine and Larte BadomAnd here are pictures from the Ovation Red Carol Night which took place 26th Dec Julius Agwu Sasha Leke Ondbox and Kunle Afolayan Dbanj Leke and KWAM1 Tony Tetuila Dangote Chidi Mokeme Stella Damasus and Shina Peters...Pictures thanks to Leke OndboxAnd here are the top 10 biggest movies of 20081. THE DARK KNIGHTTotal Gross: $530,750,228Christian Bale faced off against Heath Ledger for the highly-anticipated, action-packed follow-up to 2005's &quot;Batman Begins,&quot; conquering the box office with not only the biggest movie of the year, but also the second highest-grossing movie of all time -- behind &quot;Titanic&quot; -- sending the Joker laughing all the way to the bank.2. IRON MANTotal Gross: $318,313,199Director Jon Favreau and star Robert Downey Jr. brought Marvel Comics' popular armored superhero to the big screen, kicking off the summer blockbuster season, defying expectations and blasting off all the way to the number two spot.3. INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULLTotal Gross: $317,023,851Nearly twenty years after his last Crusade, Harrison Ford returned as everyone's favorite whip-cracking archaeologist to don the famed fedora once more, raiding a large trove of box office treasure but falling short of record-breaking expectations.4. HANCOCKTotal Gross: $227,946,274Once again, Will Smith proved to be king of Independence Day, starring as a high-flying superhero with some really bad public relation problems, and smashing his way to his biggest summer opening weekend ever.5. WALL-ETotal Gross: $223,749,872The animation wizards at Pixar rocketed to critical and box office success again with the biggest family movie of the year, an out-of-this-world tale of a lonely little robot with a really big heart.6. KUNG FU PANDATotal Gross: $215,434,591Armed with all the right moves and an all-star voice cast, DreamWorks' unlikely kung fu hero battled his way to box office greatness, nabbing the animation studio one of its biggest, fattest, fuzziest hits yet.7. MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICATotal Gross: $172,332,000In the sequel to 2005's animated animal hit, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra and the rest of the zoo crew crash landed in uncharted territory, and &quot;moved it, moved it&quot; at the box office, kicking off the holiday movie season.8. QUANTUM OF SOLACETotal Gross: $161,300,000Picking up where 2006's &quot;Casino Royale&quot; left off, Daniel Craig returned to action as 007 and raked in a cool sum in ticket sales, making James Bond the second most successful movie franchise behind &quot;Star Wars.&quot;9. TWILIGHTTotal Gross: $158,461,000Fueled by an enthusiastic fanbase, Stephanie Meyer's hit literary phenomenon jumped from the page to the big screen to take a bite out of the annual box office, grabbing the number 9 spot during the last weeks of the year.10. HORTON HEARS A WHOTotal Gross: $154,529,439Featuring the voice talents of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell, and based on Dr. Seuss' storybook classic, the computer-animated Horton hit it big in March with one of the top spring opening weekends ever.And finally, here's an article some of you ladies might enjoy reading...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/28/AR2008122801588.html?hpid=topnewsPhotos of the day...Donatella Versace pictured recently at the beach...Dear Lord...Isn't this adorable?Pix thanks to Scott EvumovweThought of the day...If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.All the best to you all!Later!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Naija News + Star Mega Jamz in pix]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:49:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This will be my last post before xmas, so let's have fun with it...Stella Damasus Aboderin floats production company - Encomium magazine Multi-talented entertainer, Stella Damasus Aboderin, has berthed with a production company. The first from the stable is the Stella Damasus show, a mixed grill of exciting and thought provoking television programmes with titles like Sistaz, a sitcom talk show, Thru my eyes, Gig Life, Real people and others.According to Stella who is an ambassador of the S.O.S Children Village and a member of the world food programme &quot;We're discussing with some local, international and cable TV networks and their responses are very encouraging, so we are sure to debut early next year.&quot;Great! Congrats babe! I love being inspired! Be inspired!MI sells 100, 000 copies in less than two weeks - Seun Apara (Encomium) Fast rising rap artiste, MI, has finally released his debut album entitled 'Talk About It'. The album was released by T.Joe on thursday Dec 11th. He released a few copies which he intended using to test the market. The first batch of 100, 000 copies entered the market at 4:47pm and before the close of business in Alaba International market the same day, the album sold out.Great news. Can't wait to get my hands on that album. Y'all should also check it out.PRESS RELEASE FOR MEM'ONot sure if you can define or refer to her as a new artiste. She decided to focus on discovering and developing talent out of a passion for the industry and what it portends. This led to the birth of one of the pioneer Creative Arts Management Company in Nigeria, ONE Integrated Management Co, she won the first ever British Council, International Young Music Entrepreneur (Nigeria) Award in 2006, was nominated as Young Entreprenur of the year at the 2007 Future Awards and has been a major contributor to the development of the Nigerian entertainment Industry. All this is asides the fact that she is a part of the history making, industry defining, Nigerian International group KUSH.Most people know her as Emem Ema but as an artiste, she'd rather be known as Mem'O! When the world wondered when would she drop her own solo album she never gave into the pressure. Apparently, one phone call from her group member and producer extraordinaire, Dapo Torimiro sealed the deal. For thise who do not know, Dapo is a member of KUSH and has recently been responsible for hits like John Legend's &quot;Quickly&quot;, Brandy's &quot;Torn Down&quot;, David Archuleta's &quot;Running&quot; and co wrote Obama's Campaign song, &quot;Change&quot;. He produces and features in her hit single GREENLIGHT which is tearing up the Nigerian airwaves in just less than a week of release. Greenlight is a product of what happens when creative chemistry collides...enjoy the fresh sound from the artiste known as, Mem'O.Introducing ACE Magazine 1st edition 2nd edition with three covers18 year old Bukunyi Olagbegi (on the above test cover) is one of the owners of the magazine and one of my models...so proud of him and his team, a group of youngsters. Be sure to nominate their magazine for Magazine of the Year at the 2009 Future Awards. I've seen the mag and it's well packaged. Great work guys!Ok, here are pictures from the recently held STAR MAGA JAMZ that featured NAS, NELLY, DBANJ, 9ICE, OLU MAINTAIN and many others...Enjoy... 9iceOlu MaintainDbanjMohitsSid, Dbanj and Wande CoalDon JazzyMurphy Lee and NellyNAS That's it...Pix thanks to purefoto.comFrom music to fashion, check out pix from the recently held Lapooza Lingerie Fashion show in Lagos. In most Nigerian lingerie fashion shows, the models always insist on having their faces covered, which is understandable. In all my years of modeling, I did only one Lingerie fashion show and no I didn't cover my face and yes it was shown live on TV, with millions of people checking out our bare bum...lol. Those were the days.Pix thanks to Niyi TabitiSpeaking of Lingerie fashion shows, check out pix from the 2008 Victoria Secrets Fashion show... This show took place over a month ago but mehn I have to have it on my blog. It's when I see things like this that I miss modeling so much. Hopefully one day I'll go on the runway again, one final time... ;)Heidi Klum, Selita Ebanks, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosia, Miranda Kerr and Marisa Miller were amidst the model who wowed at the 2008 Victoria's Secret Annual Fashion Show themed - Return to Glamour - which held on Saturday, November 15Enjoy some pix from the show... Usher and mother of one Alesandra Ambrosio Heidi Klum  Selita Ebanks aka Mariah Carey's husband's ex-fianceeThat's all folks ;)Photos of the dayJim Bob and Michelle Duggar of Tontitown, Ark., had their eighteenth child Thursday - Jordyn-Grace Makiya, who joins the rest of her J-named siblings. The mother of 18 is 42 years old...aint that something?!!!Omosexy...Actress and mother of four, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, still looking incredibly sexy. I love yoruba men...lol Marry one and you can do almost whatever you want and wear almost anything you want. With an Igbo husband...maybe not...who agrees with me?Pix thanks to Ayenithegreat.And now to my favourite photo of the day...US-President-elect, Barack Obama showed off his impressively muscled tummy and a toned pair of pecs while on holiday in Hawaii recently.Thought of the day...Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how.Be happy y'all.Laters!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Naija Entertianment News + Dynamix Awards Pix]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:10:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone. So here I bring you Naija Entertainment news like I haven't done in a bit. Plenty of it...Just to make up for my absense last week. Hope you enyoy it.Oh by the way, the Future Awards Nomination party is today at Swe Bar, Onikan. See y'all there. I always say I'll go to events but I never show up, God please make me go for this one...it's really important. I don't know why I find it difficult to go to events but I was at Frank Osodi's Unveiling of the Face of West African Fashion Week last Sunday at the Silverbird Galleria. I'll get you pictures from that show later, for now enjoy this.Mode Men Magazine Men of the Year Award WinnersMost Stylish ManEyimofe AtakeComedian of the YearAY Musician of the YearM.IWoman of the YearMo AbuduMan of the YearTony ElumeluActor of the YearMike EzuronyeLuxury BrandPolo/Wise Men Apparel (A tie)Governor of the Year Gov. Raji Fashola (Lagos)Radio PersonalityYaw (Wazobia FM)TV Personality Kenny and D1Sports PersonalitySamson SiasiaPolitician of the YearAdams OshimoleBusiness Man of the YearMike AdenugaDesigner of the YearExclamationYoung EnterpreneurIgho Salomi (Televares)Model of the YearOtu-Ekong UkpanaLifetime Achievement AwardsNewton Jibuno (Environmentalist)Wole SoyinkaCongrats to all the winners.$1m raised for Majek fashek's film project - Seun Apara (Encomium)There seems to be no going back on the shooting of the Majek Fashek film entitled 'The Rainmaker'. Charles Novia's November Productions is behind the project and out of the two million budgetted, half of it has been raised and the remaining part should be ready by the first quarter of next year. Meanwhile contrary to reports that Majek was planning to sue Charles over the said movie, we learnt it was only a mere disagreement which has since been resolved. Segun Obe drops new single - Seun Apara One of Nigeria's hottest vocalist Segun Obe recently released another single entitled 'No time' from his forthcoming album. The new single features raggae act Rhymzo. He will be shooting the second part of 'Plenty Celebration' the last single he released featuring 9ice. So look out for that.Enebeli Elebuwa Attacked - Stella Dimoko KorkusRead the very sad thing that happened to one of Nigeria's veteran actors...According to Elebuwa, 62, &quot; What you are looking at (removing his dark spectacles to reveal a battered left eye), happened in the evening of Friday, November 28, 2008, at the Mobil Filling Station, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos.&quot;Explaining further, Elebuwa, now weeping and writhing in pains said: &quot; We were on a moving queue when this young man came from nowhere and wanted to jump the queue with his car, but other law abiding motorists protested but the man refused. That was when I alighted from my car and was trying to plead with him to follow due process. But to my consternation, he started cursing and shouting my full name and told me to get out of his sight. When I tried again to calm him down, he started abusing me and boasted that my being an actor does not mean he cannot deal with me and nothing would happen. I later got closer and asked him, if I was not old enough to be his father. I had not finished saying this when he brought out a sharp object and stabbed me in the eye at a close range and I immediately passed out.&quot;Elebuwa, further disclosed that when this happened, an angry mob that had already gathered descended on Dike, and were about lynching him, when some policemen came and whisked him away to Aguda Police Station, Surulere.At the station an officer who pleaded for anonymity confirmed the incident to Daily Sun and disclosed that Dike was detained for three days, before being released on bail. He referred the reporter to the Lagos police spokesman, Frank Mba who pleaded for time to get information on the incident.Elebuwa, also called on well-meaning Nigerians to immediately come to his aid, adding that his doctor had advised him to travel abroad for further treatment, but he could not afford the cost.&quot;I'm totally helpless now and cannot even work due to my condition, and have spent so much on the eye. Well-meaning Nigerians should come to my aid, I do not want to go blind,&quot; he pleaded. If you have access to him, please help in any way you can.Dora Akunyili beefs up security following brother's kidnap - Azuh Arinze (Encomium)  NAFDAC DG, Prof Dora Akunyili has taken her security more seriously following the kidnap of her younger brother, Francis Edemobi, in Enugu. The obnoxious incident happened on Monday Dec 1st, 2008 and was alledgedly carried out by four gun men and edemobi didn't regain his freedom until days later when some police men working on a tip off rescued him from the Ebeano Tunnel. The kidnappers had earlier asked for a ransome of N30million and later N50million, which they never got.Yakubi Aiyegbeni expecting first baby - Stella Dimoko (Encomium)Inside sources say Yakubu's new wife, Lami, is expecting the couples first child. Congrats to them.ANNIE UNWANNA MACAULAY POPS ANOTHER BABY FOR TUFACE - Stella Dimoko KorkusAt last the good news is here!..annie was birthed of tufaces daughter in the wee hours of wednesday december 10,2008. The birth was via caesearen section in a californian hospital.Wishing Annie and Tuface the very best.Lola Omotayo returns home with son - Seun AparaLola Omotayo returned to the country recently with her son Cameron. The baby who looks like his father, Peter Okoye, was whole heartedly received by Peter and his sibblings.Wishing Mother and son all the best.Why I left Rhythm 93.7 for Inspiration FM - KemistryInspiration FM seems to be the radio station where some of our favorite radio personalities have moved to. Kemisty, formally with Rhythm 93.7 is one of them and here's what she had to say about it...&quot;I was with Rhythm for four years but left in September for IFM, because Inspiration FM gave me an offer I could not refuse. My show is called 'The Afternoon Cafe' it starts from 11am to 4pm&quot;So check her out.I also hear my favorite radio personality, Shola Thompson, has moved to the new radio station...thank God he's back on the Radio. You can also catch former Cool FM's Dan Foster there in the mornings.Okey Bakassi gets baby boy - Azuh Arinze (Encomium)Talented comedian and special assistant to Governor Ikedi Ohakim () on entertainment, Okey Bakassi is now a father of three. His wife, Ezinne, gave birth to a beautiful baby boy weeks back. Before the arrival of the tot, Okey had two daughters, Jada and Nicole.Emeka Enyiocha's registry wedding is on Dec 20th - Azuh Arinze Actor and producer, Emeka Enyiocha has fixed his registry wedding for Sat. Dec 20, 08, exactly fifty days after his traditional wedding in Abia State. Emeka and his wife, Stella, will have their registry at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry in Lagos and a reception at Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Ikeja.Denrele Edun on BlastMy dear friend Denrele Edun is on the cover of the current issue of blast magazine...check it out!New Exquisite MagazineBeautiful Louise Priddy is on the cover of the current issue of Tewa Ogunsanya's Exquisite Magazine.Check out some pix from the Dynamix Youths Awards (Powered by ZAIN) that took place last weekend. Will get you more pix later...For now enjoy this... DenreleSauce KidThat's it for now.Cholera in ZimbabweHow many of you know what's going on in Zimbabwe currently?Read the story belowThe death toll from cholera in Zimbabwe has soared to 978, with 18,413 suspected cases reported across the southern African country, UN figures showed Monday.The country's capital Harare is the worst-hit district, with 208 deaths and 8,454 suspected cases, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said.Beitbridge, which border South Africa, was also badly affected. Some 91 people in the border town have been killed by the disease, while 3,546 are suspected to be suffering from it. The latest toll came even as the United States and Britain were expected to lobby the UN Security Council to turn up the heat on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.But Harare has vowed to thwart western efforts to put Zimbabwe on the Security Council agenda, saying it was not a threat to international security. Such a sad situation. God help them...Thought of the dayNever look down on anybody unless you're trying to help them up.I'm done.Laters and kisses!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NMVA 08 Winners + Igbo Ora +Julius Agwu in Pictures]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:07:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Finally here is the list of winners of the 2008 Nigerian Music Video AwardsBest Afro Pop - P-Square -Do meBest R&amp;amp;B - Banky W - Don't break what's left of my heartBest Raeggae/Dancehall - Shank - JulieBest Use of Choreography - P-Square - Roll itBest Editor - DJ TeeBest Afro Hip Hop - Ikechukwu - Wine am wellBest Indigenous concept - Rugged man - Ruggeddy babaBest new director - Seyi Babalola - Wine am well (Ikechukwu)Best special effect - Asa - Fire on the mountainBest use of Animation - Koffi - OfficerBest interpreted Music Video - Mohits All Stars - PereBest Cinematography - Tosin Igho (for P-squares Do me)Best Producers - Mohits RecordsBest Director - Clarence PetersVideo of the year - P-Square - Do meMost popular Nigerian Music Video in the UK - Mr Solek - MumuHall of Fame - Sir Victor UwaifoCongrats to all the winners...'Getting Old does not scare me' - Florence Ita-GiwaFlorence Ita-Giwa shares her secret to still looking young at over sixty years old. Maybe you can learn a thing or two from her. She spoke to Abiola Aloba of Encomium magazine.Hear her...&quot;My frame of mind helps me stay young. Don't write yourself off because of age. I want to encourage the upcoming younger ones to look forward to old age, not to be scared of age. What is age? So far as you are alive, you should strive to look good, not look young. I don't want to be young, I keep saying that every day. It took me a long time to grow, but it's important that you continue to look good so that young girls will not be afraid of age. Don't be afraid of age so long as you can still be productive. It's a thing of the mind, but make an effort to be healthy and fit. You will be healthy and fit if you watch what you eat and drink, what you do, how much you exercise your body and your frame of mind&quot;Well said.Did you know this about... Igbo Ora? - Desola Bakare of Encomium magazineDid you know that Igbo Ora in Western Nigeria has the largest population of twins in the World? Igbo Ora, a sleepy town in Oyo State has five times the normal average number of twins births in the population.The average number of twins born per 1000 in the world is five. In Igbo Ora, the average is 155 twin births per 1000. That's the largest percentage anywhere in the world. Researchers have been debating for years why the people in Yoruba land has the monopoly of twin births.According to one study, it is believed it has to do with diet. Apparently yam, a vital staple food in Western Nigeria (Iyan, Amala etc) contains large amounts of natural estrogen, the hormone responsible for egg release in women.It is thought that the diet of these yams cause in many cases more than one egg to be released in women, thereby resulting in large number of twins. The town is called the 'twin capital' of the world.I never knew this...found it fascinating and thought to share...Julius Agwu's Crack Ya Ribs...For those returning home for xmas, if you're looking for a place to unwind and have the fun of your life, be sure to be at Julius Agwu's Crack Ya RibsDate: Sun Dec 14thVenue: Expo Centre, Ocean View, V/ITime: 2pm (N3, 000), 6pm (N5, 000), VIP 10, 000I'm definitely going to be there...catch y'all there!And check out the fun pictures of the top Comedian's trip to the US with his beautiful wife IbiereLove nwantin tiPix thanks to Julius Agwu...The 2009 Grammy NominationsThe countdown to music's biggest night has officially begun! On Wednesday the list of nominations for the 51st Grammy Awards were announced with artist Lil Wayne leading the pack of diverse artists.Lil Wayne earned eight nominations, followed by Coldplay with seven and Jay Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West taking six.Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Robert Plant &amp;amp; Alison Krauss and Radiohead are all up for the coveted Album of the Year.The Grammys will air live on CBS from the Staples Center on Feb. 8, 2009.I'm out, see y'all laterMuah!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nigeria's Top 10 Sexiest Mums]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:13:54 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi my people, I need y'all to help me out with something. We are trying to compile a list Nigeria's top 10 sexiest mums. We can't seem to agree in the office...So, I'm bringing it to the people's panel...lolHere are some names we have...Omotola Jalade EkeindeOluchi Onweagaba OrlandiDunni IgbinedionGenevieve NnajiBlessing Ibiang EgbeBianca Onoh OjokwuToyin RajiQueen OnokalaFor some reason, I don't think we have a good list. Any celeb mum you think is sexy? Pls give me their names.If y'all help me out, I will give you lots and lots of Naija Entertainment news tomorrow...lolWaiting...nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Peter Okoye now a Father]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:39:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Lola Omotayo delivers baby boy for Peter Okoye - Azuh Arinze (Encomium)Peter Okoye, one of the twin brothers that make up rave singing group P-Square, is a now a father. His lover, Lola Omotayo blessed him with a baby boy on Friday September 26th 2008 in the USA. Mother and son are doing great and are expected in the country before the year runs out. The baby's father is said to be very happy.Congrats to the new parents.Halle Berry's fragranceHalle Berry, lauched her new fragrance, Halle, in New York recently.Jokes of the dayBoy sends letter home to his father 'Dear dad, situation in school critical, suicide contemplated'Father replies 'Dear son, situation at home more critical, suicide approved.'LOL Photo of the dayMariah and her husband, Nick Cannon. I'm really rooting for this guysQuote of the day'Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.'Thomas Jefferson  That's it, not much huh? lolWill get better next timeSee y'all later...nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Naija Entertainment + Future Award News]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:11:50 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi people. I'm fully back now to regular blogging...I hope...lol. We'll do a little bit of Naija news and gossip today, starting with sultry actress Ini Edo. There's been a lot of rumor going round that she is getting married or married or something like it, then there was another rumor that she has not only shuned her wedding but also dumped the husband to be. She spoke to City People's Juliana Orji about it all...Hear herIni &quot;I told you a few backs that my relationship is still intact. Anybody who wrote a story that I have dumped my man will still rewrite it, because I cannot dump my man. Who will I dump him for? I heard they went as far as fixing a wedding date, how can people fix my wedding date for me? I have never mentioned a date to anybody. They kept quoting a particular person who they claim is very close to me, and that the person gives them information about me. I am wondering who this close person to me is who cannot tell them the truth about Ini Edo. I am not married yet and I have not dumped my man. I cannot dump&quot;Ok, she's spoken...let all the rumors stop now...Moving on...Comedian, Omobaba, speaks on his most embarrassing moment.&quot;The most recent one was at the City People Fashion and Style Awards , where I was selected among the best 10 well dressed men. After a while, someone walked up to me saying, &quot;Hello, are you the champayne guy?&quot; I was short of words. That is one of the reasons I find it difficult to wear bow tie again, especially red and black&quot;lol...Basketmouth acquires multimillion naira mansion in Lekki...Afolabi Adekoya - City people magazineAce comedian, Basketmouth, has acquired a multi-million naira mansion in Lekki. Sources say the comedian bought the house for about N100million few weeks after he signed a multimillion naira endorsement deal with Globacom. In a chat with Basketmouth last week, he confirmed he bought the house lately but has not moved into it for certain reasons. Asked about the cost and location of the house, he said &quot;Please, make we drop that one for now&quot;Good for Basket, he works hard enough.Faze drops new album (Originality)- Afolabi AdekoyaAs we await his return from the UK, where he is currently on tour, news has filtered in about his imminent album release cum video premiere. We have it on authority that Faze will be releasing his new album in the first week of October at Planet One, Maryland. The album which will contain no fewer than five tracks from his Independent album, is supposed to include the hit track 'More than a friend'Ruggedman quits Music - Afolabi AdekoyaThis might come as a heart break to many of his teeming fans but the truth is that the talented rapper is quitting music for real. Hear him&quot;It is true that I am quitting music and that will be after my third and last album is released. The reason I am quitting music is because I want to concentrate on my record label, Rugged Records, my clothing line and the new artistes I have on my label. I might not want to mention the names of the artistes I have on my label but before the end of the year, their singles will drop. You know I have so much on my hands and I am the one doing all myself, so I need to quit music to concentrate on other things.&quot;For some reason, I don't believe this. Didn't Jay Z pull this on us? Anyway, Goodluck to Ruggeddybaba.BM PRO launches new beauty range by Moriam Musa (City People Magazine)Presently surfing in Atlanta enjoying her 9 months course, top make-up artist, Banke Meshida-Lawal has yet again struck another first and this time, it is about a whole new range of beauty primers and skin enhancers. The Hypo-allergic range provides sun screen and anti-oxidants protection and ultra sensitive needs, mattify, smooth, ensure make-up stays on longer and aids in flawless application and finish. Oil free formula with micro diffusers to keep skin looking flawless. Soon to be launched. So watch out for that.Super Model Warebi Martha set to launch fashion line...Moriam MusaNigerian born, South African based super model, Warebi Martha is set to launch her fashion line here in Nigeria, under the label of Catwalk productions. This new fashion line will exhibit a whole new vibe of casual wear. With plans of opening soon in Festac Town, Warebi has been making a lot of trips in and out of the country putting things in place. Wish her the very best.Wanted!!!A video production company in Lagos, Nigeria, is looking to hire afull-time video producer. Ideally, the applicant should be young andexperienced in producing exciting TV programmes, documentaries etc. If interested, please send a curriculum vitae to the following email address :imaginari@ymail.com. Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.GRAND ARRIVAL FOR THE FUTURE AWARDS 2009!- Categories finally expanded from 15 to 20- Fantastic performances by Omawumi, Rooftop MCs and MI- Prof (Mrs) Jadesola Akande honouredYou would be forgiven if you thought you were at any of the major Nigerian awards; not just a launch. There was glam, there was glitz, and there was a blinding array of stars as Season 4 of Nigeriaa4a4s biggest youth event, The Future.. Awards, was launched in Lagos on the 30th of September.The venue was rave new place, Studio 868 in Victoria Island and the action started right from the exclusive Nigezie green carpet as cameras clicked away and guests sipped from their cocktail glasses.The guests were welcomed into the venue by the anchors, Cool FMa4a4s Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi and ace comedian, Jedidiah. Then the show kicked off with comedy and a performance by rave new guitarist, Bez Idakula. This was followed by a special post-humous tribute given by Prof. Pat Utomi in honour of late Board of Trustees member, Prof Jadesola Akande a4&quot; the award was presented to her son, Debo, by Ms. Bennie Uche.What followed was a very moving Keynote Speech delivered by the eventa4a4s Creative Director, Chude Jideonwo. The, speech, titled a4Yes We Cana4a4 and which won standing and thunderous clapping ovations traced the story and evolution of The Future Awards over the past three successful years and tied it to the story of this next generation. a4AIn business and technology, music, movies and the media, fashion and beauty, sports and advocacy, comedy and the corporate environment, young people were making such giant strides,a4 he said, a4AWhy wasna4a4t the media talking about those ones? Why wasna4a4t the government trumpeting those examples? Why wasna4a4t the true story being told that young positive role models were actually in the majority?a4The event saw spectacular performances by Omawumi of Idols West Africa, whose new single, In the Music, got the guests screaming and swaying; ace rapper MI, who a4set the roof on firea4a4, and the Rooftop MCs who took it to another level with their mega-hit track, La gi mo.Unveiled at the occasion during a presentation by the eventa4a4s PR Director, Emilia Asim-Ita, were the new logo and the new website. Also unveiled was the a4i am the futurea4a4 campaign which is the theme of the entire media campaign for the awards a4&quot; TV, radio, print and outdoor; working with brand ambassadors; Gbenga Sesan, IK Osakioduwa (Wildchild) and Tara Fela-Durotoye, who are the only three people to have won twice at The Future Awards.Nominations were also formally declared open as from 12 midnight on that day: the awards have been expanded from 15 over the past three years to 20, and the judges were unveiled to include Mo Abudu (Moments with Mo), Bolanle Austen-Peters (Terra Kulture), Siene Allwell-Brown (Nigeria LNG), with Dr. Reuben Abati remaining its Chair.Guests at the star-studded party included Stella Damascus, Michelle Dede, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Bukola Adubi, Toni Kan, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Funke Bucknor, Soundcitya4a4s Onyinye Igwe, the winners of Nigeriaa4a4s Next Top Model with the organizer Joan Okorodudu, Big Brothera4a4s Ofunneka, Najite Dede, amongst others.The train now moves to the national tours, which will take the Awards team to town hall meetings in Abuja, Kaduna, Enugu, Ibadan, Benin and Lagos to engage the youths at the grassroots.Nominations are to be submitted via the website and by phone and close on the 31st of October. The date of the Awards proper was also unveiled to be the 18th of January, 2009, in Lagos.This launch event was held with support from Macleans, Yvent Couture, Zapphaire Events, Nigezie, Total Consult, Oa4a4Naphtali, Royal Mega Printing, Wea Concepts, Tremor Perfect, Saheeto, La Bash, and Nigeria International.Will bring you more news from this prestigious award as it unfolds...See y'all again soon.nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[My Complexion + Mr/Miss Unilag 2008 in Pictures]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:07:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi people, what's going on? I woke up around 10:45 am today. Can you believe that? I haven't done that in so long...quite refreshing.So now I'm sitting in front of my computer wondering what to blog about...I have no clue...lolYou guys have to help me from now on. If you have stories, pictures, breaking news...whatever, pls send it to me via email so I can share it here...Meanwhile I need some expert advice. I think I have a fairly nice skin. I don't break out, no pimples, blackheads, dark spots etc. I don't use moisturisers, toners or facial cleansers. I don't have the patience for it...lol. I just take my bath, put on my clothes and I'm out. That's not a nice thing for a woman to say huh? Well, that's who I am. I find it a little tiresome going through the ritual of cleansing, mositurising...and all the works. I've tried a few times to do it but after a week or so, I give it up.But I'm going on TV soon and I want a clearer, brighter, smoother skin.  Like Rihanna's skin...can I achieve this?I'm dreaming huh? lolSeriously what can I do to make my skin better and smoother? What can you recommend? Help a sister out...and I promise to judiciously follow whatever ritual you recommend...While you're thinking about that, here are pictures from Mr/Miss Unilag 2008 Beauty Pageant that held on Tuesday August 26th at the School's Sports Center...Didn't bother to arrange the pictures but enjoy...The winner of Miss Unilag and Dr Pat AgboroThe contestantsCossy Orjiakor, that's me on the side she's smiling at...lol...Cossy, myself and designer Steve Ray (judges at the pageant)Jazz singer, Toba Gold and the Dean of Student's AffairsMr and Miss UnilagThe contestants in casuals...  The winner of Mr Unilag, Danmola and Weird MCCossy and 3rd runner up, Francis 2nd runner-up, Miss Unilag and 1st runner-upThe top 5...cute guys.That's it. Whaddayathink?nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[D'Banj, the Entertainer + Niyi Tabiti's Wedding Pictures]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:22:37 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[He calls himself the entertainer...that he definitely is, but beyond that, this 28year old artist and businessman, is a genius. I'm so fascinated with him and so proud of what he's been able to accomplish at such a young age.About 6/7 years ago I saw this music video by someone who called himself D'banj. The song was titled 'Kiss me again'. I kinda liked it but never paid it much attention. Alot of people didn't pay that young guy much attention then. He even said his parents wanted him to go to school and forget about music, so I guess back then, he didn't get much support from family, friends and music lovers.One would think the young man would give up and focus on other things, but he must have known what he had inside of him, he must have seen the great future he'll have if he contiued to pursue his dream, so instead of giving up, he traveled to the UK. I really don't know what exactly he did in the UK for the few years he was there. All I know is that he came back in 2005 and this time around, he got our attention.Not only the attention of music lovers, but captains of industries, State Executives, Governors, the Senate President, even the Oba of Lagos. Hea4a4s made us all recognize him.His meteoric rise is phenomenal!But how did he do it? Dona4a4t you guys ever wonder? How did he go from an unknown, struggling artist to the greatest artiste in Nigeria at the moment? His first hit single was a4Tongoloa4a4 in 2005, how did he rise to the top in three years? From making nothing to making 10million naira a week (according to him), winning numerous awards, including MTV African Artiste of the Year, and also becoming a UN Ambassador.Dbanj and ex-Governor of Lagos State, Bola TinubuWhat took Dapo Oyebanjo from obscurity to greatness? Some say ita4a4s his talent, others think it's because he carved a niche for himself, some say ita4a4s maybe his lyrics, while others think hea4a4s just blessed.I think ita4a4s all of that put together + hard work, dedication, perseverance, focus, belief and confidence in who he is and what hea4a4s capable of. And of course he found someone (Don Jazzy) who believed in him.This is some of the ingredient we need to be greata4meaning that anyone of us can be this great or even greater, we just have to have the right ingredient.Dbanj's parents and Governors Fashola and TinubuDbanj is not only an artiste and ambassador; hea4a4s also an astute businessman. Hea4a4s the Vice-president of Mohits Records; hea4a4s partnering with Bank PHB for an upcoming reality show, and Globacom for the KOKO range of handsets, he recently launched Koko condoms and I hear also that Koko Water is in the works.Understanding the importance of giving back, he started a foundation - Koko Foundation, where hea4a4s helping motherless babies and giving scholarships.Dbanj and Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu (pix thanks to Ayeni the great)Ia4a4m sure he has women at the snap of his fingers, but he doesna4a4t go around impregnating them or acquiring mistresses. And anyone whoa4a4s met him will tell you hea4a4s humble, funny, nice and very accomodating.Best of all, his new album, a4the entertainera4a4 is a masterpiecea4Personally, I think this is what it means to be great. I duff my hat for this young man whoa4a4s teaching us all a thing a two on how to make our lives meaningful.We cana4a4t all be Da4a4banj, we cana4a4t all be talented singers or entrepreneurs, but we all can make meaning of our lives and be the greatest we can be, in any field we choosea4It's really up to us.Dapo, youa4a4re a shining example. We are all proud of you.Meanwhile I'm sure y'all know that famous blogger and journalist, Niyi Tabiti, got married last weekened...here are some pictures from his wedding. Pix thanks to http://solafolowosele.blogspot.com/Here's wishing my dear friend the best of married lifeI'm out, see y'all tomorrow.Cheers.nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Naija Entertainment News.]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:12:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I'm sure y'all understand my absence. Trying to put our show together nicely. Hope to see some of you at the show. The date is still Aug 3rd but the venue has changed now from Lagoon to Golden Gates Restaurant. Hope to see some of you there.And hope everyone is doing OK. If you're not, you will be fine in no time. Just hang in there.Ok, let's do what we know how to do best...me gossip, you read and not leave a comment. Lol.Let's start with my favorite Naija artiste..Tuface. I love picking on him huh? lol He granted an interview recently and well, he had some interesting things to say...enjoy...&quot;I'm the best person to speak on condom&quot; - Tuface by Seun Apara What is your greatest regret in life? 2face &quot;I think it was the first day I smoked because that was the day I started drinking&quot;How does it feel to have kids from different women?2face &quot;The truth is if I din't want people to know that I have kids, people will not know. I love my children and I am performing my responsibility as a father. I cana4a4t run away from them. Theya4a4re my children and therea4a4s nothing anybody can do about it. I dona4a4t think I am the only person that has children from different women. Everybody is guilty of one sin or the other.&quot; Tell us about your women2face a4AI dona4a4t like talking about themTherea4a4s a rumour that you impregnated a South African lady, how true is it?2face a4AI heard it too. But I want to tell you now that ita4a4s not true. I didna4a4t impregnate anybody from SA. If I did, I wona4a4t deny ita4As an ambassador that preaches the use of condoms to prevent HIV and AIDS, how do you apply it to your personal life?2face a4AIf I say use condom to prevent HIV, you must use it because I am saying it with all sincerity. You cana4a4t afford to have casual sex because of the risks involved. I even believe that I am the best person to talk about HIV and condoms at the moment because I believe I am now more experienced than before.&quot;What of sex without condom?2face a4AThat one na if you want to do o, youa4a4re on your own.a4As a music star, what are the things youa4a4re yet to achieve?2face a4AI still need that international recognition. I want my songs played in every part of the worlda4What are the things you dislike as a star?2face a4AToo much unwanted attention. Someone you dona4a4t know will be pretending to be your number one lover. Too many pretenders around you. You cana4a4t even live a quiet life.a4Kakakam...aka..the end lolRev Chris Okotie weds Stephanie HenshawTraditional wedding a4&quot; Thursday Aug 7thRegistry a4&quot; Friday Aug 8thChurch a4&quot; Sunday Aug 10thCongrats to the couplePhoto credit: NiyitabitiKosibah Creations Exhibits...Kosibah Creations will be showcasing bridal gowns on the catwalk and exhibiting at Stand G40 at the SPOSA Wedding Exhibition on Sunday 14th September 2008 at Alexandra Palace, London N22.From 10am - 6pm.Tickets - Adult 8.00 (or advanced booking 6.00)Ticket Hotline: 01992 450909For more information, visit the website at http://www.devise-design.com/Sunny Okosuns BuriedThe remains of Ozziddi king and evangelist, Sunny Okosuns was finally buried on Fri., July 18th 2008 at his House of Prayer Ministries Church on Yaba Abatan. Ogba, Lagos.May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Sunny Neji out with new single...Azuh ArinzeImmensely blessed and talented musician, Sunny Neji, has something new for all his fans and lovers of good music. Neji's new single is called Obosun and is currently ruling the airwaves Segun Arinze wedsVersatile Actor, Segun Arinze , on Sat., July 12th 2008, concluded the first leg of his union to Juile Nsofor in Oguta, Imo State. The while wedding is scheduled for later in the year. Congrats. Nigerian Telecoms Awards 2008The 2008 edition of the most prestigious awards in the Telecommunications industry, Nigerian Telecoms Awards, will take place on Saturday, August 16th, 2008, put together by Logica Telecoms AwardsSome of the categories in this yeara4a4s awards include:Best Telecoms CompanyBest Nigerian Mobile OperatorBest Telecoms productBest Nigerian Mobile HandsetBest Nigerian VSAT operatorTo round off this yeara4a4s awards is a show tagged Night of the Aristos, featuring the Shalamar band from the US and popular fuji artiste, Adewale Ayuba.Introducing the newest Hip Hop Group in townBUSHMENWatch out for these guysFace of Africa UK 2008Be there!!!Luscious DesertsLuscious Deserts specialise in the hire of Chocolate fountain and we offer a friendly, professional high level service no matter how large or small your event.Our fully trained uniformed operators will arrive early to set-up the chocolate fountain and make sure everything looks great for when your guests arrive. The operator will remain throughout the hire to ensure everything runs smoothly and to assist your guests and refill the chocolate fountain.We also create delicious fruit designs filled with fresh strawberries, pineapple, grapes, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, bananas and pears. Arrangements are guaranteed fresh and are available in a variety of styles and sizes. They are perfect for any occasion from birthday, Wedding, Kids Party and Corporate Event. Contact Lolade atinfo@lusciousdeserts.freewebspace.com orlolaotu@yahoo.co.ukNigeria Phone no: 08076132641London Phone no: 07950403474lolaotu@yahoo.co.ukYinka Ayefele LIVE in PhiladelphiaOn 30th AUGUST 2008.Ticket is $70 - advance, $100 @ doorVIP is $100 - advance, $150 @ doorVenue:ALFIESBlue Grass Shopping Centerby Roosevelt Blvd &amp;amp; Welsh Street,Philadelphia, PA 19114TIME:7pm - 2am (prompt)Free DVD - &quot;my american nurse&quot; with purchase of ticket - while supply lasts.BUY UR TICKETS NOW BEFOR IT IS SOLD OUT.......for more info call Marion (610)546-9003DJ Mike Etim (610)823-0660Lagos Mini Mart (215) 528-6056marion@nigeriancelebritynetwork.comCOME AND EXPERIENCE A NIGHT WITH THE KINGwith special Host - PASCAL ATUMA (Hollywood Actor/Movie Producer)JokeFunny chaeating stories...ENJOYa4a4a4a4..The 1st AffairA married man was having an affair with his secretary. One day they went to her place and made love all afternoon. Exhausted, they fell asleep and woke up at 8 PM. The man hurriedly dressed and told his lover to take his shoe outside and rub them in the grass and dirt. He put on his shoes and drove home. &quot;Where have you been?&quot; his wife demanded. &quot;I can't lie to you,&quot; he replied, &quot;I'm having an affair with my secretary. We had sex all afternoon.&quot; She looked down at his shoes and said: &quot;You lying bastard! You've been playing golf!&quot;The 2nd AffairA middle-aged couple had two beautiful daughters but always talked about having a son. They decided to try one last time for the son they always wanted.The wife got pregnant and delivered a healthy baby boy. The joyful father rushed to the nursery to see his new son. He was horrified at the ugliest child he had ever seen. He told his wife: &quot;There's no way I can be the father of this baby.Look at the two beautiful daughters I fathered! Have you been fooling around behind my back?&quot; The wife smiled sweetly and replied:&quot;Not this time!&quot;The 3rd AffairA mortician was working late one night.He examined the body of Mr. Schwartz, about to be cremated, and made a startling discovery. Schwartz had the largest private part he had ever seen!&quot;I'm sorry Mr. Schwartz,&quot; the mortician commented, &quot;I can't allowyou to be cremated with such an impressive private part. It must be saved forposterity.&quot; So, he removed it, stuffed it into his briefcase, and took it home&quot;I have something to show you won't believe,&quot; he said to his wife,opening his briefcase. &quot;My God!&quot; the wife exclaimed,&quot;Schwartz is dead!&quot;The 4th AffairA woman was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband openingthe front door. &quot;Hurry,&quot; she said, &quot;stand in the corner.&quot;She rubbed baby oil all over him, then dusted him with talcum powder.&quot;Don't move until I tell you,&quot; she said, &quot; pretend you're a statue.&quot;&quot;What's this?&quot; the husband inquired as he entered the room.&quot;Oh it's a statue,&quot; she replied, &quot;the Smiths bought one and I likedit so I got one for us, too.&quot; No more was said, not even when they went to bed. Around 2 AM the husband got up, went to the kitchen and returned with a sandwich and a beer. &quot;Here,&quot; he said to the statue, &quot;Have this. I stood like that for two days at the Smiths and nobody offered me a damned thing.&quot;The 5th AffairA man walked into a cafe, went to the bar and ordered a beer. &quot;Certainly, Sir , that'll be one cent.&quot; &quot;One Cent?&quot; the man exclaimed.He glanced at the menu and asked: &quot;How much for a nice juicy steak and a bottle of wine?&quot; &quot;A nickel,&quot; the barman replied. &quot;A nickel?&quot; exclaimed the man.&quot;Where's the guy who owns this place?&quot; The bartender replied:&quot;Upstairs, with my wife.&quot; The man asked: &quot;What's he doing upstairs with your wife?&quot; The bartender replied:&quot;The same thing I'm doing to his business down here.&quot;The 6th AffairJake was dying. His wife sat at the bedside. He looked up and said weakly:&quot;I have something I must confess.&quot; &quot;There's no need to, &quot; his wife replied.&quot;No,&quot; he insisted, &quot;I want to die in peace.I slept with your sister, your best friend, her best friend, and your mother!&quot;&quot;I know,&quot; she replied, &quot; now just rest and let the poison work.&quot;LOL!!!Check out this GUS 5 website...awesome!!!http://www.gulderultimatesearch.tv/GUS5%20WEBSITE/contestants.htmlAlso check out this blog http://www.terencesambowrites.blogspot.com/.I try abi? lolSee y'all laterGod bless!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What I know about love + Dragons Den]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:39:56 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I'm the last person to ask advice on matters of love. What do I know? What have I experienced? I'm not married, haven't been in many relationships, I started the love game much later in life. Sometimes I wonder if I've ever really been in love. I'm as confused about love as most of you are, but in all my confusion, there are a few things I know for sure about this thing called love.These are the things I believe...1. I believe that when you finally meet 'the one', that special someone meant for you, somewhere deep inside of you, both of you will know. It will feel like you've known each other in another life or another place...you just will KNOW!2. I believe God knows when to send that special someone to us. He sends then when He thinks it's the right time , not when we think it's the right time.3. I believe God has someone special for everyone. If the relationship you've been in or in right now didn't or doesn't work out, then that's not the person God wants for you.4. I believe that love comes in the most unique and amazing ways. Sometimes when we least expect it.5. Sometimes real love is just right under our noses. All we need to do is look well.6. I believe in love we don't need to pretend or mold ourselves according to our partner's expectations. Let them love us for who we really are...7. Love is the most beautiful gift, because with all the money and success in the world, if you have no one to share it with, it means nothing.8. The mistake we women make is wait around for a man to make up his mind whether he wants to marry us or not. I believe that a real man pretty much knows right away when he sees his 'future wife'. After that, he's just checking to confirm what he already know... 9. There's nothing wrong with being single (If you're happy), but there's a lot wrong with being unhappily married.10. When it comes to love, don't be a coward. Go look for it and hold on to it when you find it.Ok, this is what I know about love. What about you? What do you know for sure about love?Meanwhile, here's a new show calledDragons Den -Nigeria Featuring:John Momoh Ibukun AwosikaFemi TejuoshoChris ParkesAlexander Amosuand Toks Ishmael.This show starts Broadcasts Sunday 27 onwards...9:30 AIT and Channels TV for now.Will bring you more detail about this show later.Have a beautiful week ahead.nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[My dress: flashy or trashy?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:23:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi people, what's going on? I want to report my parents to you guys o...lolSee, I'm 27 years old, a graduate, almost 10years modeling experience, I run a modeling agency, I publish a magazine, I employ people, I pay salaries! Some people call me madam sef...lolI'm a big girl right? RIGHT! But then, I have to sneak out of my house to wear a dress to an event.I was invited to Mode Men Black Night2 show that held on Saturday 14th June at Lagoon Restaurant. So I went and bought me a dress I felt was classy and sexy. My sisters loved it, but when my parents saw the dress..hmmm...my friends, it was not funny o. They complained the whole day. My mum said 'You're a very decent girl, but anybody who sees you now in this dress will think you're one of those girls...it's too tight, it's too short...&quot;. Whatever mum...lol. I kept saying, I'm a grown ass woman, I can wear whatever I like...not in my house my mum replied. I was practically 'forbidden' to wear the dress... so I had to sneak it out of the house and dressed up at my sister's place (where this pictures were taken)I guess you never grow up in front of your parents. So people, this is the dress in contentionFlashy or trashy?See dem boobs...when I'm ready to pack dem things, I pack them well...lol... See y'all later with Naija ent. newsKate&amp;amp;Stella, thanks for making the Modemen show a memorable oneWill bring you gist and pictures from the show laterKissesnigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home of a former Governor + FF1M]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:13:39 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The home of a former South South GovernorTurned his home into central bankYour money...My moneySee where it's hiddenI don't want to mention his name but he ruled a South South State for 8years. Arrested a few times for money laundering in the UK and was also arrested and detained for several months by the EFCC last year....try and figure out who I'm talking about.He turned the treasury of his State to his own. He now banks for his State in his house...What a shame!To think that the average Nigerian lives under a dollar a day...and a man has all of this in his possession. Is this greed? Senselessness? Lack of conscience? Madness? Evil?What is it? How do you describe a man who steals from the poor and keeps all this money for himself?So sad! What a SHAME!Anyway, here's something people like our ex-governors won't understand...its called Food For One MillionFOOD FOR ONE MILLION is a project under the Global Initiative for Peace, Love and care. It is aimed at providing food to the less privileged children in order to keep them healthy and nourished. we are able to achieve this through sensitizing the privileged public about the plight of the underprivileged Nigerian child and the need to give food in order to sustain their welfare and development. The response from the privileged public has been slow but encouraging. using the Collective Responsibility Initiative (CRI), we have been able to get individuals, corporate organizations, government and donor groups to participate through donations and service at the FFIM monthly donation drive. This is held every last saturday of the month at the international Conference Center abuja, where all concerned donors bring food items, beverages, toiletries, cloths, toys, etc. Once donations have been received, we all proceed to distribute all donated items amongst the various orphanages. **** As a matter of policy, FFIM does not accept CASH donations. We only accept non perishable food items and sundry services****Contact InfoEmail: info@ff1m.orgOffice: Global initiative for Peace, Love and CareStreet: #14 Borno Street, Garki Area 10City/Town: Abuja, NigeriaPick up numbers: 08036171388, 08051655266, 08055467036Have a great week ahead!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Question + Fun stuff]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 17:36:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, I'm sorry for not blogging as regularly as I used to. I'm working on a show in July, trying to get another mag out, also looking for adverts for the mag and working on other stuff...so, you can imagine how it's been...I will get back to regular blogging in a week or so... bear with me abeg!Meanwhile someone made a statement some days ago that I just had to bring here for discussion.She said &quot;Any girl above 25years old should never have only ONE boyfriend. If you are 25years and above, you should be in at least TWO serious relationships and even have one guy on standby incase one of the boyfriends messes up. This is because 25 and above is when a woman needs to start thinking seriously about settling down and putting all your eggs in one basket is the most unwise move for any woman. Because if after 1,2,3 years of a dating a man and it doesn't work out, it means starting all over again. And before you know it, you're in your 3o's still looking for a husband. But if you have two men and one messes up, the other is still be there, and if the second one also messes up, you have your standby to fall on to. With this tactics, you're guaranteed to be married before 30&quot;When she was saying this, in my head I was thinking, it's hard enough sleeping with one man, how do you do two at the same time? Especially if the guys are 100% faithful to you. How do you satisfy them both? Well you can, but then you always have to have a hand fan around to blow cold air at 'you know what' (like I saw a girl do one time) 'cos its always going to be on fire...lol. Besides if both men find out you're cheating, you're most likely to loose both of them...so what's the sense in that? Maybe there is?What do you guys think?Engrish Pre-haggling at its finest...We woulda tied for 2nd if it wasn'tfor that muffin accident...Always try to bigBut why? lolIf you're already in here, well, okayNA BY FORCE TO MARRYDuring a wedding reception; the groom was called upon to give his vote of thanks to his guests and this is what he came up with: 1. I want to first of all thank the Lord Almighty for creating my wife And to also thank the pastor and his wife for lending us their wedding rings.2. Special appreciation to my landlord who lent us his car.3. I am most grateful to my boss for approving the loan I used for the wedding.4. Big thanks to the committee of friends for the appeal fund they raised on my behalf.5. Also to my brother's wife, thank you for lending us your wedding gown.6. Am so grateful to the cake designer for the cake. I promised to return it     tomorrow morning as agreed without cutting or eating out of it.7. Special thanks to my friends who brought food from their homes to help me feed you all. Please for those who were served food good luck and for   Those who didn't get any, well we will make it up to you during our child dedication ( hopefully next year).8. Very big thanks to my parents for bringing the village cultural band to supply the music as well as entertain us all here, today.9. Not forgetting the church marriage committee, thank you for persuading my wife to marry me.10. Appreciation to the married men in the church for rushing me into this marriage.11. The women are not left out, thanks a lot for teaching my wife how to dance.12. To the youths, thank you for sweeping and decorating this venue with palm fronds.13. I am also grateful to my teenage friends for helping with the Zobo drink14.  Appreciation to my co-tenants for contributing money for the cameraman15. Well, I wish you all safe journey and I pray you don't experience what I suffered for this wedding. Thank you.LOLWays to spot a millionairelol.There's a lot of craziness going on around the world right now. The Burma Cyclone, China Earthquake, then the pipeline explosion in Nigeria which happened a few days ago...over 130 thousand people dead and missing in just a few days...God help us!Bye for now.nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soundcity Music Video Awards 2008]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:52:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I was at the 2008 Soundcity Music Video Awards and it was a blast. Apart from starting a little late, everything else went very well. The performances were off the hook.D Banj and Ashionye were the comperes and I must say that the Koko Master owned the night. He's the best compere I have ever seen. I mean he kept us laughing every single time he came on stage...D Banj is really multi-talented and humble. He deserves every success he gets.Ashionye was well...beautiful, articulate, confident, well dressed and really carried us along.My girl TY Bello finally won an award for Greenland. About time too.The best performance for me apart from NAS of course, who really thrilled the crowd, was the Mohits Crew. Great Performance!Asa and Faze who won awards were absent.Ok, here are the Winners of the 2008 Soundcity Music Video AwardBest Male VideoJimmy Jatt - StyleeBest Female VideoKween - JebeleFresh VideoBooty Call - Mohits All StarsBest Duo/Group VideoInfinity-Olori okoBest R&amp;amp;B/Pop VideoTY Bello - GreenlandBest CinematographyP-Square - Do meBest DirectionThe director for Olori Oko by InfinityBest Special EffectGbenga Salau - Aye ole by Olori okoViewers Choice AwardTY BelloBest Hip Hop VideoIll Bliss - You go woundBest New ArtisteAsaBest VideoP Square - Do meBest ChoreographyFaze - Kpo kpodi kpoAfrican Video of the YearFreshly Ground - Pot BellyHip Hop Legend AwardNASArtistes who performedThe RemediesMohits All StarsIkechukwuNaeto CP-Square InfinitySashaTic TacFreshly GroundNASHere are exclusive pictures taken at the event from my sister's (Vera) camera. EnjoyNAS receiving his AwardP-Square perfomingAshionyeNAS, Charly Boy and ElajoeP-Square receiving one of their awardsD Banj and Wande ColePaul of P-SquareNAS and Sheila Okonji (of MOBO Awards)Mohits crewFreshly GroundNAS performing on stageCharly Boy and NAS (Charly Boy presented the Hip Hip Legend Award to NAS and when asked 'How u dey?' by Charly Boy, NAS replied 'I dey Kampe!' The crowd went crazy! lol)Elajoe, NAS and ObiwonP-SquareFreshly GroundRita Dominic, Jimmy Jatt and TY BelloThat's it!Oh by the way, Peter came to the event with Lola Omotayo. Munachi was there too, but she wasn't sitting anywhere near them. I guess that about puts an end to the Peter/Munachi love tango rumour. I like gossip right? lol!See y'all soon!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Peter of P-Square opens up on love controversy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:05:43 -0400</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hey people. I see I have new readers on my blog. I used to get about 2, 000 hits everyday, but it's increased to about 2, 800 in the last few days. So I have about eight hundred new comers. To all of you, I say welcome to my crazy/beautiful world. We do everything from news, gossip, lifestyle, issues, fashion...etc, basically whatever I find interesting.Speaking of gossip, let me do one amebo for you guys...don't say you read it here o..lol!God forgive me for this....lol!Anyway, there's been a lot of talk in the media that Peter of P-Square is dating ex-MBGN 2007, Munachi Abii. And y'all know he's been in a sizzling romance with the very beautiful Lola Omotayo. Well, last week a soft sell magazine reported that Lola and Munachi exchanged blows at Peter's house when the two met there. Of course Lola denied that ever happened and I believe her. Anyway this week, Peter opened up to Encomium magazine on what exactly is going on between him, Lola and Munachi...From Encomium magazine of this week....enjoy!The media is agog with tales of how Peter of P-Square dumped Lola Omotayo for Munachi Abii, the immediate a4sa4A past Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. Because of the furore generated by the alleged action, a lot of people have been expecting the man at the centre of the controversy to open up and declare who his real lover is between the two beautiful ladies. After much persuasion, the handsome entertainer told his love story to Encomium magazine.Excerpts...Peter and Lola OmotayoWhat is the truth about your relationship with Lola Omotayo and Munachi Abii?Peter a4s&quot;Ia4sa4zve been under pressure for a while to actually address this issue but I just felt I should stay out of it. I dona4sa4zt think I have a choice now than to let people know the real situation of things. I and Lola Omotayo are still very much in love and Munachi knew us to be lovers. I read in a paper recently that Lola and Munachi fought in my house and they've been sending themselves threatening text messages. The truth of the matter is Munachi and Lola have never met before and even Munachi is looking forward to meeting her. Everybody in my family knows that I'm dating Lola and I can't regret marrying someone like her.Are you saying you're planning to get married to her and when?Peter &quot;Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I am planning to get married now, because marriage is not just something you rush into like that. I am still taking my career very seriously at the moment. Lola is a cool person, very independent and knows how to take good care of me. Some people said I broke up with her because she is older than me. What is their business about her age? After all I knew she was older than me when I toasted her. What about older ladies that toasted me and I didn't yield. I think people should just leave me and Lola alone and let us live our lives. I am sick and tired of all these rumours.&quot;What about Munachi?Peter &quot; What about her?Are you guys also having an affair?Peter &quot;The truth of the matter is that Munachi is my very good friend and to any other person in the house. I mean Paul and Jude. The whole thing started when we shot our videos and Munachi happened to be part of it. The press people that were around took photos of us and since then everywhere we go it is romance with Munchi that I hear.&quot;But there can't be smoke without firePeter &quot;I won't lie to you. Munachi is a very close friend of mine and a kind hearted girl who deserves all the respect in the world but we're not dating.&quot;People now perceive the two ladies as fighting over you?Peter &quot; There's not an iota of truth in that. Munachi can't wait to even meet with Lola and if you read one of her latest interviews she stated that she is not dating anybody. They're both wonderful and there's nothing like fight between them. I am dating Lola and not Munachi.&quot; Can you talk about your love story with Lola and how long you guys have been together?Peter &quot;The next three months will make it three years that we've been together and I've never for once regretted knowing her. She knows the difference between Peter of P-Square and the ordinary Peter. One thing I like most about her is that she knows how to take care of me and put smiles on my face when I am sad. I love her so much and she loves me too. She is well known in my family and likewise me in her family.But meanwhile, this is the story another soft sell magazine, City People, carried this week....'Peter of P-Square steps out with Munachi Abii'As the day passes by, the love song between Peter Okoye and former Most Beautiful Girl, Munachi, becomes louder. The love birds attended the City People Awards together holding each other and displaying free expression of affection. After receiving the award 'Music Group of the Year', Munachi didn't hesitate congratulating her man with a beautiful kiss.All I'm going to say is that Peter sure likes beautiful women. Good luck to everyone involved!Ok, I'm through with my gossip...sweet amebo abi? lol!Going to watch some TV.Ciao and stay blessed!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ernest Obi Scandal!]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This is the biggest scandal in Naija right now. I read about it last week but didn't post it here 'cos I wasn't sure how true it was, especially considering the enormity of the accusations leveled against the man in the middle of it all, star actor, Ernest Obi.His 15yr old daughter step-daughter accused him of raping sleeping with her, getting her pregnant and getting her to have two abortions.This week, his estranged wife, Joanne (Mother of the 15yr old) and Ernest granted separate interviews to Encomium Magazine (Monday 3rd-10th 2007) telling their own sides of the story.They were interviewed by a journalist called Azuh Arinze, one of Nigeria's foremost entertainment journalist...meaning that everything he said they said...they probably did.Read their interview...It's so disheartening...First is Joanne (Who is based in the UK...the interview was via phone)One of the hottest stories in town is the allegation that your estranged husband Ernest Obi, impregnated your daughter, Vanessa, how true is it?Joanne &quot;It's true. A friend of mine (Titilayo Oyekola) called me that my ex-husband had sexually abused my daughter and even gotten her pregnant. I didn't believe it, moreso a child he raised, a child who knew no other man as her father but him. What happened was that at that point, Ernest had called me that my daughter ran away from from. My response was that 'you are in Nigeria, she is your daughter. You don't expect me to leave England to look for her. This is a child you raised yourself, why should she have the effontry to abscond. I didn't know that something else was happening. I called her and she picked the call. I told her I'm your mother, whatever happened, I will stand by you, but I just want you to tell me the truth. She was crying. Her words were 'I'm not fit to live'.I just don't want to live. I want to commit suicide. I said 'you cannot do that to me. There is nothing we cannot handle together. I calmed her down and she told me exactly what happened. She said she made him coffee that morning, he gave her some to drink, after drinking halfway, she said she discovered she was feeling a bit dizzy and dozed off. And Ernest forced his way into her&quot;Was it a one off thing or did she tell you about other that he took advantage of her?J &quot;She said mummy I cannot count how many times. I asked where I was the first time it happened and she said 'I was in the hospital ' (At that time I was in Nigeria). I said how long did it continue? She said it went on and on until she took ill. When she took it, she started going to the hospital, finally, she discovered she was pregnant.&quot;Did your daughter tell you the hospital Ernest took her to, or the hospital she went on her own?J &quot;She said she went with a girl called Chioma. Ernest knows this girl&quot;Where's your daughter now?J &quot;Right now, she is in Lagos. She just came back from Ogun State because I told her to go there. She hasn't been to school, I didn't know Ernest was not paying her school fees anymore. So, I sent her to Ogun State.&quot;Don't you think that you didnt handle the matter well when you got the complaint that your estranged husband was allegedly violating your daughter?J &quot;I blame myself for everything that happened. Oh my God! My intention was to come to Nigeria and unravel the whole thing. My plan was to come to Nigeria and hound him behind bars. If it were in England, he would suffer. I failed in my duty to protect my child because I didn't believe her father would violate her.&quot;How long were you married to Ernest?J &quot;officially we were married for ten years. And we have two children together. I have two other kids from another man, Vanessa and Emmanuel&quot;How long ago did you leave his house?J &quot;I left Nigeria on November 6, 2004&quot;How is your daughter handling the situation, considering that it has become a public issue now?J &quot;A lot of stress. All through yesterday, she was crying, I was crying. I cried because it will not go out of her for the rest of her life&quot;When was the last time you spoke to Ernest?J &quot;That was this week (Last week). He said there was a publication in Encomium on front page. He said you guys wrote that he impregnated Vanessa twice and aborted the pregnancy. He called me again yesterday and said he had lost a contract of N36m. He said he just won Chairmanship of AGN, that he wanted to go ahead and resign, that Vanessa said he raped her constantly. I said yes, Vanessa said so!&quot;What about Vanessa's father?J &quot;I didn't have the nerve to tell him. He lives in Lagos. He is aged&quot;When you confronted Ernest about this allegation, was he remorseful?J &quot; He was not remorseful&quot;When did Vanessa tell you that Ernest had been violating her?J &quot;It was in November last year. From what I understand, she ran away from home last yearYou knew about this since last year, how come the press is just getting to know about the story now?J &quot;First of all, I was too embarrassed. Too ashamed of what happened. I didn't know what to do?When you were in Nigeria, did you at any time suspect them?J &quot;No, I never. There was no sign of anything at all&quot;Considering the situation of things now, are you making plans to come to Nigeria to see one or two things you can do to remedy the situation.J &quot;Three times I had tried to come to Nigeria, once in February, July and last in October but I had a lot of problem. Actually because of my kids here. The social services wanted to know who my kids are going to be with.&quot;You said your daughter told you she will commit suicide, don't you think it would be nice to come back as early as possible so that she can stop thinking about that drastic step?J &quot;Yes, I actually told somebody that if it means moving back to Nigeria, I will do it. I will do it (Starts crying).End of Joanne's interview.Let's move to Ernest reaction to the whole thingAccording to Encomium...On Saturday Dec 1, 2007, the star actor kept his words by coming to our office. And he was here for over three hours, explaining why he couldn't have slept with a girl he calls his daughter. Ernest Obi, at a point, broke down and cried. And this much he saidErnest Obi &quot;I will start first and foremost by saying that whatever they told you, go ahead and print it. Do not remove a word from whatever they said. I do not want to join issues with them. I just want you to realise something. The same man she's painting as being evil, who she said raped or slept with Vanessa severally is the same man she went to when she has nowhere to go. When nobody wanted to accommodate her, I took her in with two kids who are not mine. I took them in, trained them in school, I even trained the boy in University in my house, even after Joanne left.She left me and we knew it was over. So whatever story she tells, well, that's too bad. And they still were in my house for two years after she left. Does that not tell her anything? Because there was nowhere else for them to go. If it makes her happy to to say things like this, I say more grease to her elbow.But if I was Joanne, and heard that my daughter was raped, I will come back home and lock that person up. That is what I expected she should have done. That is why I said she is the lovely mother that she is. Joanne, pls come home, com and find out the fact; find out the hospital where the D&amp;amp;C was done. Where I took her for abortion, bring your witnesses, arrest me, and I will not argue with you. I will not say anything evil about you.I'm the new AGN (Actor's Guild of Nigeria) Chairman in Lagos. There is nothing anybody can do about that. I have reported this to my guild, national and state and I'm sure they believe in me as I believe in myself. whatever anybody says that is their business. I'm saying this out of respect for this magazine, for calling me to hear my own side of the story. And I'm happy it is all out. I didn't want to say anything before because there are children involved, but now it is obvious it does not matter. She can go on, keep the shame factor on. I'm okay. God bless you&quot;The End!I have only three things to say...1. If I was accused of raping a 12/13 year old girl, and I'm innocent...this is not the kind of things I will say when I grant an interview. I won't take it so calmly. If I never touched that girl, heads will roll. When I say heads, I mean heads. I will get everyone who mentioned my name arrested, hospitals, doctors, tests, the alleged witnesses, friends, associates, extended families will be picked up. Everything and everyone will be exposed and the issue sorted out with the police and I will not rest until the truth is uncovered, because being accused of raping a child is so deep, so treacherous, so offensive, that I will probably have nightmares for the rest of my life if I'm innocent...not to talk of defamation of character...the stain stays with you forever.If that's all Ernest had to say...then I wonder!2. Only an insane person will accuse her step father of raping her if he didn't...So she's either deeply insane or she's telling the truth.3. Apart from Ernest and Vanessa, there's someone else who knows the truth and that's God. May he prevail in this matter...for that child's sake, may he prevail!What do you guys think?nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Selling Naija Artistes + Naija Entertainment News]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:12:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Top Selling Naija Artises...according to Encomium MagP-Square. The fact that they are the highest selling hip hop acts at the moment is a fact. Less than seven days after they released their album, Game Over, they have sold over a million copies.Olu MaintainHe actually struggled for two years before he could make a hit. The Audio of his CD sold out. FazeA lot of people didn't think he could come this far. But his Sophomore album, Independent, with the hit Kolomental has been a huge success.TimayaHe is actually an up coming artiste but his album has been recording remarkable sales.2face and D banjBoth of them do not have new albums but they still remain at the top. They're both getting ready to begin work on their collabo album which lots of people believe will be a commercial hit.New Nigerian Movies to go buy/watch1. Women At LargeFranca Brown2. Pride Of A WomanCharles Inojie3. Family DisgraceUzee Madubogwu4. Endless TearsMichael Jaja5. Gods of No MercyKalu Anya Rave of the moment, Mr Olu Maintain has given up his dream of joining the movie industry. Before he hit it big this year in his music, Olu was said to be collecting scripts from directors and film makers...he's gladly returned the scripts. Gospel singer, Kenny Saint Brown, has been honoured for her contribution to the development of gospel music in Nigeria. She was honored at the Focused Women Award (FOWEM) held in Lagos on November, 28th, 2007.Congrats to her!Amerie, Ying Yang Twins, Lil Wayne and Wayne Wonder will be in the country to perform in a concert at This day events centre on the 15th of December 2007. Look out for that!Abundantly gifted comedian, Julius Agwu, will on Sunday December 16th 2007, present his very popular 'Crack ya ribs' at the Muson Centre. Look out for that.The real gossip sha is his rumoured engagement and wedding plans. They say he is planning to walk down the aisle with Miss Ibiere Maclayton, a 25yr old graduate of Petrochemical Engineering at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology. They say the date for the wedding is April 2008 in Port Harcourt. They say the lovers have already had a traditional marriage rites. The wife to be in presently in the UK for her master's degree programme in Oil and Gas engineering.Congrats to Julius!Our local gossip mags say singer Faze is sorta in trouble with some SA models. They say he's owing them for some videos they shot for him and didn't get complete payment. Hmmm...I'm sure he'll settle them when he can.Few days ago, showbiz couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe shot the video of the song tribute to 2J, dedicated to late Jaiye Aboderin. Out of the three rappers featured Modenine, Ruggedman and Freestyle, it was only Freestyle that failed to come for the video shoot. Nobody knows why he didn't show up. The Obes are pissed!US based Nigerian born singer, Seyi Sodimu, recently recorded a collabo with sensational singer, Wayne Wonder. The single is titled Sophisticated lady and has been enjoying tremendous airplay. Dbanj has signed a multi million naira partnership deal with Virgin Colours soft drink. The deal will include sponsorship of his 2008 projects and his official MTV parties in 6 cities, which include Lagos, Ghana, SA, PH and London. Ain't some people so blessed? Good luck to the Koko Master.+234 Magazine calling for submission+234 Magazine is a branding tool for the country, and is hereby calling for submission of articles, short stories, expose', interviews, reviews, photographs, memoirs, cartoons, poems, and features, for its maiden publication soon. We are looking for submissions with a strong bias for Nigeria, showing a Frenzied outburst of patriotism and works that will speak for the country in turn.Submissions must be objective and accurate.Meet international writing standards; normal grammatical standards in written English: use of correct punctuations and spelling. Must be original, relevant sources must be referenced.Submissions should be made along with a brief biography.Submissions should be minimum of 1500 words and maximum of over 2500 words.Deadline for submission is 21st December 2007.Please all submissions should me emailed to info234magazine@gmail.comFor further enquiries call +234-803-780-3142. -- +234 Magazine Suite 08 Yashua Plaza,Plot 1046 Adetokunbo Ademola Road, Wuse 2, Abuja.F.C.TTel: +234-803-780-3142, +234-8024453388I love the lyrics of this song...check it out...Rascal Flatts My WishI hope that days come easy and moments pass slow,And each road leads you where you want to go,And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.And if one door opens to another door closed,I hope you keep on walking' till you find the window,If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,More than anything, more than anything,My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,You never need to carry more then you can hold,And while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,Yeah, this, is my wish.I hope you never look back, but you never forget,All the ones who love you, in the place you left,I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,And you help somebody every chance you get,Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,And you always give more then you take.Oh More then anything, Yeah, and more than anything,My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,To your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,You never need to carry more then you can hold,And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,Yeah, this, is my wish.Cheers!nigerianbloggers.com<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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