Wande Coal Exits Mavin Records

Although early speculations claimed Wande Coal was never signed to Mavin Records – on paper and he was only working with the Don Jazzy led record label. This tie is said to have been ended and Wande Coal has fully-floated his record label Black Diamond Entertainment. This move was made obvious by his latest single Kilaju which dropped yesterday – with Don Jazzy keeping mute about the song, Wande Coal was made to do all the online promotion himself with no support from the entire Mavin Records gang including their online PRs. The reason Wande did not sign with Mavin on launch was that he strongly believes Mavin Records cannot move his career to the next level and disagreement over sharing of monies with Wande not willing to shift ground on 10% with Mavin asking for 20%. Wande is also still working with his manager, Nana. In a different twist, have you heard Wande Coal mention the word Mavin before?

Miss Nigeria 2013 Winner, Akudo graces sister's wedding

Amid style and glitz, Miss Nigeria 2013 Miss Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha over the weekend in Owerri the capital of Imo state, attended her elder sister's wedding in style. Akudo who was accompanied by her first runner up Miss Queen Celestine; one of the contestants at the grand Finale of the event that saw Ezinne emerge the Queen, Miss Adolph Babara and a host of friends; caused quite a stir as she stepped into the church that morning. The entire congregation turned to stare at the new Queen as she walked majestically to her seat followed by her entourage. Everything seemed to have paused at that moment." Indeed a natural Queen has emerged". At the reception venue her entrance was announced in style. She also stepped in elegantly with her retinue. Almost everyone in Owerri seemed to have attended the wedding to take pictures with Akudo. She spent most of the weekend taking pictures. According to her, "I feel so loved and happy that everyone here is happy for me and they have actually come to celebrate with me and my sister". Continuing she said, "I want to see more of these smiles' always especially on women. I am going to use this platform to assist as much Nigerians that I can assist." "I want to see more women educated and enlightened; I want to see more women empowered this way they can help themselves and their families". "Educating the girl child is definitely the starting pointing, because a woman trained is a woman empowered, a woman empowered is a woman emancipated, a woman emancipated is a generation emancipated, a generation emancipated is a nation developed”. She says she is willing to partner with different bodies on this project.

The Face Of Africa! Oluchi Covers August 2013 Issue Of Elle Magazine

As captioned on the cover, when it comes to modelling Nigerian supermodel, Oluchi, is truly the face of Africa. She shows that and more on the cover of ELLE South Africa’s August 2013 issue. Oluchi is set to be a household name in Africa as the maiden edition of Africa’s Next Top Model has kicked off its audition phase.

Rita Dominic: City People's 'Face Of Nollywood' Winner

Rita Dominic is now City People's 'Face of Nollywood' winner. The Imo State-born actress grabbed the award out of the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Funke Akindele and Uche Jombo. Rita was looked stunning in the black outfit she wore to the glamorous event. She stole the hearts of the coordinators at the occasion with the design of her dress. According to Osaremen Ehi James of Nigeriafilms.com, paparazzis had a good time capturing the sexy screen diva with their lenses, which Rita gladly welcomed and admired.

Omotola Confesses, "My Hubby Gets Jealous When A Cute Guy Kisses Me"

It is no doubt that not many men would allow their wives to take up acting as profession and the reason is not far-fetched. With the jealous nature of men, it is very rare to see a man accepting another man cuddling or touching his wife all in the name of acting or practising a profession she likes. That is why it is very common in this part of the world to see actresses dumping acting shortly after getting married. Most of the men they marry tend to kick against the profession after they must have said 'I do'. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, who is married to a pilot, Capt Mathew Ekeinde is one of the sexiest screen divas in the movie industry in Nigeria, and most men would like to do anything to have for keeps. When in front of the camera, the mother of four delivers and interprets her role to the letter. When it comes to romantic scenes, she gives her all in making her character looks real, which surprises most of her fans, who wonder how her husband takes such scenes when he stumbles on them. When asked by one of her fans on twitter, a popular micro-blogging platform, if her hubby gets jealous when a guy kisses her on set, the actress answered in the affirmative. “Does your husband get jealous when you kiss a guy in a movie?” a fan asked the Ondo State-born actress, and she replied, “Yes, if the guy is cute.” Now you know how Omosexy's husband reacts to her romantic scenes in movies when he sees them. Now guys, tell me if you will allow your wife to be kissed by men if you were Omotola's husband.

OMOTOLA'S FIRST OUTING AT THE FUTURE AWARDS (TFA)

Omotola made her first Nigerian public appearance since her Time 100 enlisting,choosing to honour The Future Awards with her presence.

Omotola was invited to present the Nominations certificate to Nominees of the class of 2013.

The event had many celebrities and the US Consulate general, Jeffery .j. Hawkins and his

wife as hosts.

MR Hawkins was very pleased to meet Omotola and expressed how proud he was of her and Nigerian youths.

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Afro Pop Star Seyi Shay to Perform at “BBA – The Chase” Sunday Eviction Show This Week

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Deborah Oluwa-Seyi Joshua – better known as Seyi Shay – has been performing since she was 6 years old. She got her break with the London Community Choir and hasn’t looked back, performing around the world and collaborating with some of the hottest artists in the world. She has toured with P.Diddy and Beyonce, collaborated with Justin Timberlake and 2Face Idibia – and now Seyi Shay will work her magic on the Big Brother stage during Sunday night’s live eviction She signed her first record deal in 2005, wrote and produced three songs for the Konami Game soundtrack, “Crime Life” and wrote You Will See for Mel C – all this, aged just 18. Shortly afterwards, she auditioned for British Pop/R&B group From Above, winning the role of lead singer. Their debut album ‘Breaking From Above’ lent its name to their MTV reality show, which was broadcast in more than 166 countries around the world. The band supported Beyonce on her “I Am” UK tour in 2009/10 and 2011 and presented an MTV EMA Music Award to Bruno In the same year, Seyi wrote ‘White Lies’ for international selling rapper, Chipmunk and has since toured with the likes of P. Diddy and Beyoncé in the UK and written for and worked with a number of industry heavy weights like Justin Timberlake, Brian Michael Cox,2Face Idibia, Bilal, Chipmunk, Rob Knoxx, Rob A, Harmony and Cameron Wallace. Don’t miss Seyi Shay working her musical magic on stage this Sunday on Big Brother: The Chase – and don’t forget to vote to keep your favourite housemate in the game! The housemates in danger of eviction are Selly, Melvin, Annabel, Cleo, Natasha and Pokello. Voting is open right now and closes at 06:00 CAT on Sunday morning.

Blackface Fumes, Says 2Face Is A Debtor

Former member of the defunct music group, Plantashun Boiz, Blackface, seems to be ready for a showdown with another former member of the group, 2Face Idibia over the controversial hit song, 'African Queen,' which the former claimed he co-wrote with the latter. Blackface is insisting that he also has a share in the glory and therefore is entitled to whatever revenue 2Face earns from the song. Though 2Face Idibia has been taking credit for the hit song, which was used as a soundtrack for a Hollywood movie, Phat Girlz, released in 2006, and which featured American star, Mo'Nique, Blackface has now cried out that he is also part of the song. But why it took him this long to voice out is what many still question. Shortly after the Plantashun Boiz broke up, the relationship between the duo was still intact, and it was believed that only Face had a strained relationship with the other members of the group. The strain in the relationship between Blackface and 2Face became obvious during the April 2013 wedding of the latter in Dubai, which the former didn't attend. When asked by a follower on Twitter why he was not at 2Face's wedding in Dubai, which was attended by Face, Blackface simply replied that he doesn’t go to where he is not invited. Blackface's response raised questions and confirmed that the two erstwhile friends might not be on speaking terms. Speaking with Channels TV some days ago, Blackface stated that he was yet to receive any money from 2Face despite his incessant cry on the matter. “I still haven't (received any payment from 2Face) because they have to backdate it, they have to check the revenues of the music, what it has generated, what is due to the co-writer and all that, all those things are just still hanging, but I still have one or two things that I am doing to find out what the issue behind all these stuffs are,” the singer said.

OJB Thank You Message To Gov Rotimi Amaechi

Last week news broke out that Authentic Chairman Of Nigeria Governors Forum and Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Gov Rotimi Amaechi donated sum of $100,00 for Ace Nigeria Music Producer OJB Jezreel who is battle with Kidney failure and needed money for kidney transplant treatment. Well according to the leader of the OJB Jezreel fund raising committee Nomoreloss ” We have record and receive the donation” . OJB got the cash in his account last Friday and he is very grateful. See his message to Governor Amaechi and other Nigerians below: “I really thank God for Governor Amechi’s kind heart. All I can say is that God will fight his battles as he saved my life. “I also thank all Nigerians from all works of life who heeded my appeal for funds to go for my kidney transplant. God bless everyone.” I say thank you to Governor Amaechi for his kind gesture!

Ngozi Nwosu Returns To Movie Location

Sultry and now-healthy actress, Ngozi Nwosu is now back at work. The robust screen diva was seen on Sunday, July 7, 2013 doing what she knows how to do best, acting. According to information Nigeriafilms.com gathered, Ngozi was seen on the set of Fuji House of Commotion, which won more fans to her already huge fan base. She recently returned from the UK where she underwent treatment for kidney and heart related ailments. It took the prompt intervention of Lagos State government under Governor Raji Fashola to fast-track her treatment with the donation of N4.5million naira.

Chioma Chukwuka To Bury Mum On July 25

Nollywood's top actress and producer, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpota is getting everything set to lay her late mother, Mrs Grace Egoyibo Chukwuka to rest. The burial has been fixed to hold on Thursday July 25, 2013. The arrangement has been announced as follows Saturday July 13, there will be Service of Songs at late Madam Egoyibo's residence, 23 Idowu Randle street, Aguda Surulere Lagos and the time is 5pm. To be followed on Wednesday July 24 is Christian Wake Keep at the Chukwuka's compound, Umezechem Nkalafia in Irefi Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra state. The time for this event is 4pm-9pm. On Thursday July 25, a Church service/internment will hold by 10am, while burial ceremony will follow immediately. On Sunday July 28, the family will have an outing service at All Saints Church Irefi Oralifite Ekwusigo LGA Anambra state. The burial clothe (Aso Ebi) is sold for N4,000

Majek Fashek Turns Born Again

Praise Jah! The Rainmaker, Majek Fashek, is now a new creature. The iconic musician who has been battling alcohol and drug addictions for sometime has finally given his life to Christ. The troubled entertainer from whose fecund imagination emanated hit songs like Send Down The Rain, Holy Spirit, I&I Experience and so on publicly embraced Christ on Sunday, June 23, 2013. This was at the Christ Miracle Church Mission, situated at Iyasuna Crescent, off Ishola Bello Street, Ojodu, Lagos. The church is being led by Prophet Peter Abiola Adebisi, JP. The Edo born musician had attended the church’s 7 Sundays of Anointing for Breakthrough Service for the first time, and got converted. Members of the church were thrown into joy afterwards. In fact, nearly all of them rejoiced with him. Especially when Majek was handed the microphone to do a song. The song he chose to sing for the congregation was one of his classics, Holy Spirit. And as he did tears of joy streamed down some of the members’ faces! YES International! could however not ascertain whether or not the Reggae music king in Nigeria has been regular in church since then. Or even whether some ministers from CMCM have been following up on him lest he backslides again. Majek Fashek, obviously in his 50s, about two decades ago, dominated the Nigerian music scene. A total musician, he could sing, play the guitar and also the keyboard. Starting out as a member of the Jahstix band, his debut album, Prisoner of Conscience, catapulted his career and life to the zenith. Then, he was still with the defunct Tabansi Records and had Architect Aig Igiehon as his manager. He crossed over to Sony Music – and while there recorded albums like I & I Experience – featuring popular numbers like Mama Dede, Majek Fashek Inna New York and so on. His wife, Rita and one of his sons, Randy are believed to still reside in America from where his addiction problem is believed to have begun. Now living from hand to mouth, Majek has been a shadow of his old self since his return. Culled from Yes international magazine

Iyanya, Manager On Shopping Spree After Receiving N42m Itune Royalty

Made Men Music Group, Iyanya and his Manager cum Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Made Men, Ubi Franklin are now enjoying life to the fullest. The two dude, we gathered, just acquired two exotic wonders on wheel. Iyanya who recently received over N40m from the international music download, itune, bought a 2012 model of Mercedes E350, while Franklin settled for 2012 model of Infinite QX56.

Not only that, the Kukere crooner ceased the opportunity to spoil himself with some items including wrist watches, clothes etc. Give it to Iyanya and his manager, they sure have money and know how to spend it.

The New Miss Nigeria

On Saturday 6th July 2013, 22 year old Ezinne Akudo was nominated winner of the 2013 Miss Nigeria competition held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. After a rigorous screening exercise, the aspiring beauty queen emerged winner to wear the coveted crown. She would get a cash prize of N 3 Million, a brand new car, one year’s stay at a luxury apartment, an all expense paid trip to California, USA and a whole lot more. Apart from taking home the crown (plus the amazing prizes), the Abia state University Law Graduate also clinched the Miss Photogenic award. Jay Jay Okocha, Dakore Akande, Betty Irabor and Helen Prest Ajayi were some of the invited guests at the event.

2face Idibia Tells NET How Careless he is With His Wedding Ring

2face Idibia when asked “how does wearing the ring feel”, by NET in a recent interview said “O boy, you know how many times I don forget my wedding ring for my house? Dem go con carry am come meet me, bros see your wedding ring”. Sometimes I go forget am somewhere, and when someone would make a comment about it, I would then realize I’m not wearing it.” He further said he was sure his wife, Annie, would always wear her own ring.

Olamide On the Cover Of The Latest Edition of MyStreetz Magazine

Nigerian popular artiste, Olamide, recently featured on the cover of the latest edition of MyStreetz Magazine. See photo above.

[PHOTOS]Banky W, Wizkid Cooling off On Lagos Summertime

Last weekend, the EME boss and popstar Wizkid went partying with friends. Follow link for more photos: http://tinyurl.com/mkdhhz5

Funke Akindele Climbing A Palm Tree On a Movie Set

The popular Nollywood actress, Funke, was caught climbing a palm tree which I know she wasn't finding easy at all. I don't think she had ever climbed a tree in her lifetime, if not for her not to miss the pay she could get complete if she endured. So I think it was the money involved that urged her on, because I hear that all these actors and actresses make a lot of money from movie acting. "My sister Funke keep on, you will soon get there." Follow link to view pics: http://tinyurl.com/oebczlc

Nigeria Drops To 35th Position in FIFA Rankings

In FIFA’s latest soccer ranking, Nigeria dips by four from the 31st position to be ranked 35th in the world. Senegal on the other climbed 25 places to be ranked 74th globally. Zambia fell 11 places, while Ivory Coast sits on the 13th spot as remains the highest ranked African team. Cape Verde have hit their highest ranking after moving up 23 places to sit 49th, while Guinea are 61st following a rise of 24 places. In contrast, Central African Republic suffered the biggest slip of any team, falling 30 places to sit at 89th position in the world. Spain remain top of the global list, while Brazil – who beat the Spaniards to lift the Confederations Cup – climb 13 places to make it into 9th spot. Top Ten in Africa: 1. Ivory Coast (13 in the world) 2. Ghana (24) 3. Mali (28) 4. Algeria (34) 5. Nigeria (35) 6. Burkina Faso (42) 7. Tunisia (47) 8. Cape Verde (49) 9. South Africa (59) 10. Zambia (60)

Governor Amaechi’s N15.5m Donation to OJB Jezreel’s Kidney Transplant

Governor Rotimi Amaechi ordered that a sum of $100,000 is given to OJB Jezreel for his kidney transplant.

See What Ice Prince Wore To BET 2013 Awards

Multiple award winning rapper, Panshak Zamani, better known as Ice Prince emerged winner of the “Best International Act – Africa” award at the 2013 edition of the BET Awards which held in Los Angeles, USA on June 30, 2013. Ice Prince beat former BET winner and music icon, 2face Idibia, Toya Delazy (South Africa), Donald (South Africa), R2Bees (Ghana) and Radio and Weasel (Uganda). His outfit is very nice as well. Congratulations to Ice prince!

Tonto Dikeh Advises, “Say No To Drugs And Weed”

The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully tamed the Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh, when they threatened her with jail term over a post and picture on marijuana the actress put online, which generated controversies these few days. Tonto Dikeh was forced to deny posting the words and pictures even though it was done on her own platform. Tonto regretfully took to twitter to advice her fans to stay away from drugs and marijuana, which she reportedly earlier encouraged. She wrote today, “All the best. Do some good things this month (July) and Say No to Drugs and of course, weed (marijuana).”

Wizkid Crazily In Love With Tania

Wizkid’s love for his girlfriend, Tania, is widely spreading all over town, as the dude is not even hiding the relationship. He has been showing off his pretty woman for all to see and say whatever they like about his romance with her. Wizkid is very proud of Tania, probably planning to settle down with her. If you consider the way he holds, kisses and fondles her, you won't even doubt this fact.

Omotola Poses For THISDAY Style Photoshoot

Check out these pictures of Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, taken by Reze Bonna for THISDAY STYLE.