Nigerian actor and MTN ambassador, Hafiz Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka has lost his father, Pa Dauda Oyetoro. 98-year-old Pa Dauda reportedly died on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at about 11am. . He was laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Sunday at his country home in Koso, Iseyin, Oyo State. . May his soul rest in peace.
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Popular musician Ibrahim ‘JJC Skillz’ Bello has lost his mother. . The multi-talented singer who is the last of 13 children is extremely devastated and shattered by the unfortunate incidence, NET learns. . ‘His mum was pretty old, she’s been ill for quite a while’, a source told NET. Mrs Bello passed away in the UK over the weekend. . His management has confirmed the singer has travelled to the UK immediately and is currently mourning with family. . ‘Mum I don’t want to let you go. But that’s just me being selfish. You are finally with dad. And i…
After being serially tongue-lashed and verbally chastised by his peers, blogs, and majority of social media users, Wizkid’s manager Godwin Tom acted accordingly by apologizing for posting a screenshot of a private message sent to him by a female fan of the Pop star. . In his apology which appeared in a series of tweets, Mr Tom highlighted the fact that the female fan unwittingly assumed she had been chatting with his artist (Wizkid), when in fact she was conversing with one of the several phony accounts of the Superstar. . ‘Regarding my recent post… I have apologized to the…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has also paid to tribute to the ‘fine journalist’. . Speaking through his Twitter, he wrote, ‘my heartfelt condolence to the family of BBC’s Komla Dumor. A GREAT African and an intelligent presenter/reporter. May his soul rest in peace’. . Dangote is a newbie on twitter, as he recently joined the micro-blogging platform on the eve of the New Year, and so far has a mere 4 tweets to his credit the third being his tribute to Dumor. . Ghana-born Dumor was up till his death, a presenter for BBC World News and its ‘Focus…
The youngest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti and new father Seun Kuti tells City People mag about the limitations his dad’s name has brought to his music career…. . “I dont believe that being Fela’s son has helped my career. Yes I am fela’s son. Yes I grew up to love music through him. Most people believe it’s easier looking in, when you are out. Everything just seems easier that way. But I keep saying that the fact that I am Fela’s son, for me it didn’t really help me musically. The fact that I am Fela’s son…
Do you have any word for people who are in your shoes but are losing hope and faith that they might not survive it? . “The only thing I will tell is it is understandable and normal to be afraid. I think the real tension starts when you are trying to prove that you aren’t afraid but, you are! I’m afraid, I mean I am afraid of dying even as I’ve come out of this. At least, I’ve seen people come out of this and still die so, I’m afraid! I wouldn’t lie to myself but I’m afraid so I…
Actress Lesego Motsepe best known as “Letti Matabane” on South African/Mnet soap Isidingo has passed away. . The motivational speaker and AIDS ambassador died today Monday January 20th, according to a statement released by her family. She was found dead at her home in Randburg, South Africa by her brother, Moemise, this morning at 11:00 and paramedics confirmed that she died of natural causes at about 13:00. She was aged 39. . The actress has been living with HIV/AIDS since 1998. She is survived by family and friends. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
Radar Online reports that 80 year old comedienne and E! Fashion Police presenter branded Kim K and Kanye West’s seven months old baby, North West, ‘ugly’ and ‘desperately in need of a waxing’. . The comedienne joked about North as part of her latest stand-up comedy routine. She explained how she had met Nori when Kim brought her into the offices of the E! television network. . ‘That baby is ugly… I’ve never seen a six-month- old so desperately in need of a waxing.’ Joan told her audience at Saban Theater on January 17 in Los Angeles. . Now waiting…
The action star surprised his house keeper of 10 years with a brand new car and shared the info and pics on twitter. He bought his dear Esperanza a 2013 Ford Edge Limited Edition worth $40,000. . He declared an appreciation to her on twitter.
Do you still believe in surprise wedding? Toke Makinwa and Hubby has a surprise wedding on wednesday in Lagos, she thought she was going for a photoshot and her boo was there as all arranged, they wedded at the location, imagine! . Never knew surprise weddings could happen in Nigeria, well Congratulations to Toke Makinwa and her On/Off boo Maje Akida …After all the break up and make they finally got married on wednesday in Lagos, according to reports . Toke Makinwa is now Toke Ayida or Toke Makinwa Ayida…whichever rocks her boat. . I am sure a lot of…
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore confessed to OK! Magazine: “Nigerian men are very successful, and confident and those are the type of men I am attracted to”. . There is transparent proof that she’s dating a Nigerian. Apart from hosting D’banj‘s DKM Live in Concert show last year, Kenya has been spotted a few times in Nigeria, presumably to visit her man. . Moreover, in December 2013, Kenya sat down with Wendy Williams on The Wendy Williams Show to dish about her love life. . When Wendy mistakes her secret beau for one of Folorunsho Alakija‘s sons, she…
Toast Magazine Nigeria is a Lifestyle Magazine in Nigeria,with Abuja as a primary base.Their publication cuts across fashion,entertainment, general lifestyle and events………BBA finalist Beverly Osu was announced as the cover girl for their new issue at the close of last year,and they even went ahead to release the banner above to promote this new upcoming issue. . Well…..all the work is done,and the finished copy is now available in many of Nigeria’s popular stores. . The magazine also features an interview with fellow BBA contestant Melvin,where he talks about his friendship with BBA winner Dillish and his plans for the…
Jennifer Lopez is being sued by Rodrigo Ruiz, a fan who’s also an Aspiring singer who claims the singer tricked him into sending her pictures of his penis in order to score a record deal. He also alledged the 44- year-old JLO promised to help him further his music career if he sent her naked photos of himself with his demo CDs. . In the court documents, obtained by TMZ, Ruiz claims that Lopez sent him a series of letters from 2008 that he says made him believe that he had a chance of romance with her. He claims he…
Actress Chizzy Alichi has all it takes to join the big girls in Nollywood . Below is her words… . How was your first kiss in the movie? I have done many kissing scenes with different actors. My first was with Kenneth Okonkwo. It was awesome because I have always admired him; he is my favourite actor so doing the kissing scene with him was great and as a professional and nice guy that he is, he carried me along very well. . To rise fast, can you do a pornographic movie? Never. I can do any role but I…
When Mikel Obi shared intimate pictures of himself & his new girlfriend on his personal instagrampage, many assumed after years of searching he had found the one in Russian, Olga Diyachenko. . But after seeing his reply to a fan who questioned him about dating a white girl when there are so many black women he could choose from, I am left wondering if Mikel is even serious about this chick… . A fan @mimi6uk said Mikel abi u no c ur black sisters out der to date, u come here to show world ur white b****? black stars n…
Why do you dress the way you dress? . I wear what I feel comfortable in. In fact, I dress according to the occasion. Presently, I have cut down on the kind of clothes I wear because of the fact that one is no longer a child. I have decided to reduce it a bit especially when I am in Nigeria. It is not that I flaunt my cleavages a lot but it depends mostly on the kind of clothes I’m putting on at that moment. I have reduced the way I wear mini-skirt. I just want to be wearing…
OJB Jezreel has revealed that he is currently writing his first book which will narrate his adult life experiences. . Titled ‘The Celebrated Begger‘, Jigga (as he is fondly called) says his book will ‘capture his experience as a producer, musician up to the travails of his kidney ailment’. . ‘I want to talk about how one can go off the spotlight in just a single moment and a whole lot of things’, OJB said.
Two days ago, standup comedian AY made jest of Nollywood actor Jim Iyke and other Nigerian celebrities in his latest comedy skit titled “Helen Paul Gets Deliverance After Jim Iyke”. . The deliverance didn’t go well with the actor who called the comedian a classless man. . Moments after AY uploaded the video on his YouTube channel, Jim Iyke tweeted ““@AYCOMEDIAN Peo cross lines sometimes 4 relevance.It disappoints even more if it comes frm peo u deemed to hv self respect.#Classless”.. . AY has apologized for the joke on Hip Hop TV. The popular comic actor said the comedy skit…
Under the headline Obama Divorce Bombshell!, the National Enquirer claims their 21-year marriage has dissolved in a string of ugly fights that were prompted by the Mandela memorial incident and — far more outrageously — Mrs Obama’s discovery that Secret Service bodyguards had been covering up infidelity on her husband’s part. . It’s an allegation the White House has declined to comment on, though after Bill Clinton’s trouser- dropping scandals, Americans would be rather less sanguine about any extra-marital activity than the French appear to be over President Francois Hollande’s behaviour. . Mrs Obama, the Enquirer claims, intends to stand…
Ameze Imarhiagbe was one of the hottest and controversial actresses at the turn of the millennium and was allegedly in a hot and sizzling romance with Nollywood heartthrob Ramsey Noah. . Just like Regina Askia, the actress left for the US when she was at her peak after she was alleged to be pregnant for Ramsey Noah and had gone to give birth and never came back until now. . Amezeb Imariagbe is back trying to launch her way back into the movie industry.