Queen of the big screen, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde promises shock value with her new movie role which she says will either make fans ‘love me more or hate me’. The seasoned Nollywood actress is a cast member in the forthcoming movie, Alter Ego, which also stars Wale Ojo, Francis Ochie, Elvina Ibru among others. On the unusual role she is set to take in the Moses Inwang-directed movie, Omotola shared on Instagram: ‘So I’m doing a shock project friends! I always strive to do projects that Move the narrative forward at different stages. Mortal inheritance, Blood sisters, Ije… We’re on to…
Author: David Folami
It is yet another endorsement deal for Nollywood actress and new mother, Tonto Dikeh. The Rivers State-native has penned another deal as an ambassador for a skin products company, NATURESSENCE in the United States. Tonto who was recently made an ambassador for a housing and property agency in Abuja describes her new deal as a ‘multi-million contract’.
Mavin Records singer, Reekado Banks has upped the ante for his debut album, labelling it ‘the best album to be released in the last 10 years.’ The singer’s yet-to-be-titled album has been scheduled for an August release and Hip TV caught up with Reeky on what to expect from the project. ‘Expect some crazy packages, some mad jams ‘cos I’m taking it to the next level definitely,’ he confidently said. ‘It’s going to be the best album you’ll hear this year, or probably the last ten years, or in the next ten years.’ “YOU WOULDN’T SEE THIS IN THE NEXT…
On air personality, Freeze, took to his blog to write a response to the sermon made by RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, which broke the internet a few days back. This week, I got so many emails and DMs asking for my opinion on Pastor Adeoye’s message about marrying a woman who cant cook etc. This, being a spiritual issue cannot be tackled with my usual ‘fayose’ approach, as I needed to hear from God first. There were four main issues raised and I will try my best to address all. I wasn’t in the service and I am relying…
Cool FM OAP Freeze has queried the reason ailing patient, Ahmed Mayowa Shukurat is still in Lagos, almost two weeks after money was raised for her treatment by the public. The fundraising had in the past week generated controversy when it was adjudged as a scam by Mayowa’s family, with actress Toyin Aimakhu right in the thick of things. Claiming he has a right to know if she has started receiving the said treatment, the expressive on air personality shared his concerns. ‘The public was asked to help Mayowa raise $100,000 about N32 million for treatment at Emory international hospital…
When it comes to fooling around by mocking friends and adversaries, American rapper 50 Cent is king. The rapper has taken his mockery antics up a notch as he shaded Daphne Joy, the mother of his three-year-old son, Sire Jackson. 50, who shares custody of his son with Daphne, shared a picture of the model cradling Sire and wrote: ‘He in Love with his mommy, that booty was super fat when she had the baby. Now she got a sexy little muscle butt. LMAO.’ On another picture, the G-Unit boss mocked the model’s swimsuits as he wrote: ‘One bathing suit,…
All rise! Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a lawyer in her upcoming movie “Alter Ego.” The Nigerian actress continues to tease fans with pictures from the set of the production. In the image shared on Instagram on Sunday, August 17, 2016, Jalade-Ekeinde shares an image of herself alongside Elvina Ibru. Both of them are dressed as advocates in short wigs and a court dress and the Lagos State Judiciary logo can be seen in the background. On August 1, she revealed on Instagram she was working on a new movie. The talent fondly called ‘ Omosexy’ by fans, shared that she was…
Africa Magic and Multichoice are offering some major updates today, August 8, among which are the date of the upcoming 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) and the call for movie submissions. The fifth edition of the AMVCAs are scheduled to hold on March 3 and March 4, 2017. The ceremony that honours film and TV talent across the continent has also called filmmakers, actors and technicians to submit their entries for next year’s award. Entries for the AMVCAs opens today and close on the October 15, 2016. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net West Africa, said in a statement:…
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian has just disclosed she would be “so happy” if “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” ended. She made this revelation in a recent interview, with UK’s You Magazine, saying she sometimes gets tired of shooting. According to her, “I don’t want the show to end, but I sometimes think I would be so happy if it did, and I could just move away from it all,” she said. “By the end of every season I’ve had enough, but then once we have had a break I’m ready for more.” Talking about her life off screen she told…
Mariah Carey has joined in a guest starring role on “Empire.” With her episode to air on October 5, 2016, Carey will play Kitty, a superstar who comes to Empire to collaborate with Jamal Lyon on a new song. Carey joins latest additions including Taye Digg, Sierra McClain, French Montana, and Birdman. Speaking on Carey joining the show, Taraji P Henson said to E!, “She was great. She’s fabulous, she’s beautiful to look at,” Henson said. “Wish I could wear a leotard like that… What Mariah brings to the music industry, she brought to the show. I’m grateful she spent…
Timi Dakolo has a word of advice for fans today, Monday, August 8, 2016. The award winning singer dished out his Monday motivation to fans and followers on Instagram and we can’t get enough of it. He wrote, “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 1.START NOW… TRUST ME YOU ARE ALREADY LATE.. 2.THE MIND IS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN… DO ALL YOU CAN TO LOVE HER AND TREAT HER RIGHT. 3.PAINT A PICTURE OF YOUR FUTURE SELF AND START WORKING TOWARDS IT… 4.WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR DREAMS … EVERYBODY ELSE CAN BE WRONG… THE DREAM WAS GIVEN TO YOU ALONE…
Reality star Kim Kardashian has just revealed she is not a feminist as she doesn’t like labels. The E! star was a speaker during the BlogHer 16 conference in Los Angeles on Friday, August 5, 2016 revealing details of herself. Speaking to BlogHer co-founder and SheKnows Media’s Chief Community Officer Elisa Camahort Page, Kardashian also opened up on her status as a feminist, how she responds to negative attention and her increased passion for social justice issues. On feminism she said, “I don’t think that I am [a feminist]. I don’t like labels. I do what makes me happy and…
Eccentric star and veteran Nigerian musician, Charly Boy has replied critics over his statement to Pastor Adeboye. All this come as after the singer reacted to RCCG General Overseer Pastor Adeboye’s controversial statement over cooking and praying abilities in a marriage. In a new article titled, “A Country of Religious Mugus”, Charly Boy says there is a lot of hypocrisy in the country. He wrote, “Call me names, think what you may of the Charly Boy brand, na for your pocket! I no send you! I will always say what I want to say and how I want to say…
It’s been one year now since popular singer Lynxxx found Christ and he is ecstatic over it! The crooner who started this year writing scriptural quotes and inspirational messages, even getting his messages blocked on Instagram, is celebrating one year as a born again Christian. According to Lynxxx he gave his life to Christ on August 7, 2015 after an encounter with God in his sitting room He took to Instagram on Sunday, August 7, 2016 writing, “So on this very day last year… I had an encounter that changed my thinking, my outlook, my stance on alot of things…
Popular singer Banky W joined his parents, Mr & Mrs George Wellington in celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. The EME boss celebrated the occasion with his parents over a family dinner yesterday, August 8, 2016. “Family Over Everything and everyone… 38th Wedding Anniversary Dinner for my Parents..I’ve learnt that it’s never easy.. but may it at least be worth it. Amen,” he wrote alongside the shot. Meanwhile, Banky W, current ladies man, recently revealed he would be having a secret wedding away from the prying eyes of the public. Banky W who has been romantically linked with Adesua Etomi and…
Juan Mata must have feared his time was up at Old Trafford when Jose Mourinho was appointed manager of Manchester United. The two men have such a different approach to the game that the gulf between them is unbridgeable. The best Mata can hope for is a swift move away and a chance to rebuild his career elsewhere. The 28-year-old’s 30-minute appearance as a substitute in the Community Shield against Leicester City ended when he was replaced in the closing moments of the game. Mourinho explained the decision afterwards by suggesting that it was just a pragmatic move to help…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants 20 of the club’s academy products in the first team. Klopp took over at Anfield for Brendan Rodgers in October of 2015 and quickly made his mark, leading the Merseysiders to a berth in the Europa League final before falling to Sevilla. The 49-year-old German has been known to hand young players an opportunity in his teams. And that reputation was confirmed last season as Liverpool dealt with a rash of midseason muscle injuries during which Klopp gave many first-timers and relative newcomers opportunities. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo on Monday, the former Borussia Dortmund…
Aside from being a destination for top players, the Premier League has become a “world championship of managers” as well, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says. Wenger is entering his 21st season in charge of Arsenal, but many of his top Premier League rivals will be managed by new faces this season. And the Frenchman said he expected the arrival of the likes of Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola to make the competition more difficult than it has in the past. “Everybody’s ambitious — never has the Premier League been gifted with so many ambitious people or clubs at the start…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says Paul Pogba has a chance to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s feat and become the the world’s best player while at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old Juventus star on Tuesday sealed a record-breaking move to the 13-time Premier League champions. Pogba, who was allowed to leave Manchester United for for a minimal fee in the summer of 2012, grew into one of the world’s top young players in his four seasons with with the Serie A giants, and Ferdinand, who watched Pogba’s progress in Turin, is confident the do-it-all Frenchman can approach Ronaldo’s accomplishments at the…
Paul Pogba has called his departure from Juventus “a moment of sadness” in the wake of his long-awaited move to Manchester United. The 23-year-old France international completed a deal to join the 13-time Premier League champions for a record-breaking transfer fee of €105 million on Tuesday morning. Pogba spent four seasons with the Bianconeri after moving from United on a free transfer in 2012, helping the Italian giants to four Serie A titles, two Coppa Italias and a berth in the 2015 Champions League final during his time in Turin. In a video released via social media, the superstar midfielder…