Thursday, 22 August 2013

Genevieve Nnaji, Monalisa Chinda and Others At Chris Sogunro's 50th Birthday Celebration

When you see these types of Eyo maquerades at a party, it is no longer a party, its a festival or should I say carnival. Billionaire Chris Sogunro,CEO of Sogunro farms celebrated his birthday at his Épe farm among friends and family.

UK Pride Celebrity Magazine Debuts in Nigeria

Pride Multi Media Ventures Limited on Wednesday August 21, 2013 announced an agreement with Pride Media Limited, Publishers of Pride UK to launch a premium celebrity, lifestyle and leisure magazine for the young and young at heart.

The Nigeria version of the United Kingdom celebrity journal is Pride Nigeria International, according to the publisher, Mr. Charles Anyiam-Osigwe who also noted that the magazine will draw from the marketing and editorial muscle of Pride magazine UK which is the UK’s leading lifestyle magazine for the woman of colour established over 21 years ago - as well as the savvy expertise of the Nigerian editorial team and will target male and female readers ages 18 – 57years.

 

Hon. Rotimi Makinde to wed 23yr old beauty queen this weekend

Nollywood actor turned politician, Honourable Rotimi Makinde has concluded plans to wed his Oyebanke Oyelami who is a final year student of political science from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State and she is presently the reigning Miss Osun.

According to sources, all roads lead to MicCom Golf Course, Ada on Saturday August 24, 2013 for the wedding ceremony between the House of representative member and his belle.

Nollywood actress, Ireti Osayemi is said to be in charge of distribution of the ceremonial clothes widely referred to as Aso Ebi.

 

Their wedding invite is out and some people have received theirs by BB broadcast.

The invite reads thus:

”All roads lead to Adah Golf Course,State of Osun on Saturday 24th August for d superlative wedding of Hon. Rotimi Makinde and(Oyebanke) Miss Osun. A night party will follow d reception in d cradle city of Ile Ife frm 6pm till late. You can avail urself of d ASO Ebi by calling Ireti Osayemi-Bakare on 080*******. It’s only 4k for ankara and gele or fila. You don’t wanna miss any of these(Sir Shina Peters and Obesere) one in a life time gathering of d best in politics and entertainment industry. Pls re broadcast. Thank you……”

 

INNOSON, The First Made In Nigeria Cars, Buses and Trucks. VIDEO And PHOTOS

 

In February 2007, Chief (Dr) Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma embarked on what some analysts perceived then as a mission impossible, when it incorporated INNOSON Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM), to produce sundry commercial automobiles, utility vehicles and passenger cars, in collaboration with a consortium of Chinese auto manufacturers. With the public display of some of the vehicles at the 2nd Nnewi International Auto Trade Fair held at the Beverly Hills Hotels (Gabros Sports Complex) in the last quarter of 2009, IVM did not only silence the critics, but made a bold statement about its readiness to achieve the avowed mission of being the first (indigenous) auto maker to produce truly Nigerian vehicles that are affordable and reliable.

The youngest among six children, Chief (Dr) Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma (OFR), was born into the family of Mr & Mrs Chukwuma Mojekwu of Uru-Umudim, Nnewi, in Anambra State, without the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. But, what he lacked in affluent parental background, he made up for with intelligence, hard-work, discipline and business acumen - qualities that have continued to interplay remarkably in his many ventures.

IVM is today a success story which has attracted effusive commendations and awards from various quarters, including the nation's seat of power. While opening the plant on October 15, 2010, President Goodluck Jonathan not only hailed Chukwuma for the courage of venturing into an industry many ran away from, but also assured him of government's patronage from the government.

Jennifer Hudson’s Thighs Wrinkles, Loose Skin On Legs Cause Stir (Photos)

As a result of her rapid weight loss of over 80 pounds by weight watchers, American singer Jennifer Hudson is presently battling severe thighs wrinkle, a condition popularly called Knickles, which could also be caused by aging when the skin loses elasticity and wrinkles begin to form in places like thighs, arms and face.

She was recently on the streets of New York in a skimpy black skirt exposing her wrinkled thighs skin.

Leg toning exercise will help her get rid of the excess skin in her thighs, there's no way to avoid to gym I guess.

According to another source, Jennifer Hudson usually applies makeup on her thighs.

 

Growing Up Naija - Trading Insults

LMAO. How many of these do you remember?

Only if you spent at least a year of your growing up years in Naija.

 

Court Dissolves 19yr Old Marriage Over Husbands Inability To Pay Bride Price

Another one of those stories that you read and laugh about but it's true.

(NAN) – An Ikole-Ekiti Customary Court on Thursday dissolved a 19 year-old marriage between Olawale and Mary Adeniyi over the inability of the husband to pay the bride price.

Mary had on July 27, 2012 dragged her husband before the court for failing to pay her pride price.

She also accused her husband of lack of care for the family, constant fighting and threat to her life.

Mary, who has now re-married and known as Mrs Oguntuase, told the court that the union between her former husband was a mere association and was blessed with three children.

She accused her former husband of chasing their eldest child with a cutlass when the child demanded for her school fees from him.

Omotola Shares A Family Vacation Picture As They Leave Rome

Cute family pic. Her kids are all grown up. How time flies.

 

Yoruba Actress, Funke Adesiyan Denies Alleged Marriage Plans With Sati Ramon

Last week, the story of an impending wedding between Sati Ramon, the wealthy socialite and gorgeous actress, Funke Adesiyan was said to be in the pipeline. Sati Ramon and Funke, have both denied this.

According to whispernaija Sati Rahmon was sighted at LTV 8 premises last week, he drove in with his 650 Benz Jeep while Funke rode in a Prado Jeep, left it behind and entered Sati’s Benz that conveyed them to an unknown place.

Sati Ramon, as people already know already has two wives at different homes.

 

Genevieve Nnaji Confesses: ‘I WANT GOD TO BLESS ME WITH THE RIGHT MAN AND A GOOD FAMILY’

 

Long before super stardom beckoned, I had this innocent but interesting interview with Genevieve Ifunanya Nnaji. I must, however, confess that I stumbled on the tape again only days back, and while wading through my archives. I’ve transcribed and extracted some of her candid thoughts which she shared with me. Particularly those I consider to still be relevant.

Born on May 3, 1979 into the family of Benedatte and Theophilus Nnaji, Genny, like I enjoy addressing her, hails from Umuebi – Amuzu in Aboh-Mbaise, Imo State. The fourth of her parents’ eight children, she attended Kemstar Nursery and Primary School, Surulere, Lagos; Methodist Girls High School, Lagos and Girls Secondary School, Akwakuma, Owerri, Imo State. Dazzling and delectable, sumptuous and sexy, sweet and svelte, she is unarguably and indisputably the reigning pride of Africa in the make-believe world.

One of our biggest and richest, the single mother of one (Lily) who has in her kitty some of the most coveted award trophies and to her credit some of the most lucrative endorsement deals poured it all out to AZUH ARINZE. Trust me; you will definitely enjoy this…

 

Happy Birthday To Stella Dimoko,

Here's wishing her the very best. Happy birthday Stell

 

Be Inspired: I Started Small As A Trader In Cement – Aliko Dangote

The business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was at the Lagos Business School to give a lecture. He ended up sharing his life experiences and advice with both budding and established entrepreneurs. The event served as a catalyst for today’s lessons from the man who has worked hard to become the richest black person in the world, as written by RUTH OLUROUNBI.

It is an open secret that the Dangote Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Africa, has over 18 subsidiary companies, with several interests in cement, sugar, flour, salt, pasta, beverages and real estate, with new projects in development in the oil and natural gas, telecommunications, fertilizer and steel. But did you know that the Dangote Group started as a small trading firm in the year 1977?

By identifying what you, as an entrepreneur, should do, we tell the story of how the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, got to where he is today.

3 Fake Security Operatives Nabbed Over Attempt To Kidnap Ex-Miss Nigeria

Feyi Sodipo

Three fake security operatives were arrested in Abeokuta, yesterday, after attempting to kidnap former Miss Nigeria, Feyi Sodipo.

The suspects who were two men and a woman were said to have claimed to be security operatives working for the organisers of Miss Nigeria beauty pageant.

Vanguard gathered that the suspects who had been arrested by policemen attached to the governor’s office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta reportedly took ex-Miss Nigeria in their car from Lagos to Abeokuta.

It was further gathered that the suspects, who rode in a Honda Shuttle car with number plate LAGOS, KA 35 EKY were said to have ordered the former beauty queen to enter their car from Lagos to Abeokuta to retrieve her car gift, Hyundai with number plate LAGOS GGE 354 AJ where she parked it.

Segun Arinze, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Bukky Ajaji and Others celebrate With Ngozi Nwosu On Her 50th Birthday

Yesterday Wednesday 21st August 2013, Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu celebrated her 50th birthday, who,s birthday was on Thursday 1st August 2013, at Eagles Park, Ikeja, Lagos.

AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima as well as actor Segun Arinze, veteran Yoruba movie star Bukky Ajayi and Boy Alinco of Papa Ajasco fame Bayo Bankole were present at the event.

Wednesday, 21 August 2013

OJB Jezreel Donates N200,000 To A Children's Hospice

OJB Jezreel gave back to the society by donating N200, 000 to Hearts of Gold Children Hospice situated in Surulere, Lagos state. * I know what's going through some your minds*

The money was part of the funds he raised for his own kidney transplant. The sum of a $100,000 was being raised for him by celebrities and fans for his transplant when Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi stepped in financially which put a halt to the fundraising.

I only wish ordinary people in similar situations could be thrown the same lifeline or even better for the health care system in Nigeria to improve inorder for people to stop dying from illnesses and diseases that could have been easily cured.

In an interview with Entertainment Rave Newspapers, the producer opened up on the lessons learnt and other issues.

Read excerpts from the interview below:

How Do You Get Your Boyfriend To Marry You?

Men are ready to date but shy away from commitment. This is a fact. It is said that men have a commitment phobia. If you have been a relationship for long how do you get around your man to ask you to marry you? One thing is clear you cannot ask him to marry you and you will have to wait for him to propose to you. If you do not do something about it you may have to end up waiting forever.

Here are tips you can try that will make him propose marriage to you –

Be his lover but be his buddy too

Your man wants both. He seeks in you someone he can love and emotionally bond with and someone who can be a friend. If he finds in you a combination of both, he will start to think in terms of spending the rest of his life with you. This is possible through marriage so he will ask you to marry him.

WENTWORTH Miller, The Star Of Hit Show Prison Break, Has Come Out As Gay.

The 41-year-old actor made the revelation in an open letter declining an invite to a Russian film festival.

In the letter posted on the GLAAD website, the actor said: "Thank you for your kind invitation. As someone who has enjoyed visiting Russia in the past and can also claim a degree of Russian ancestry, it would make me happy to say yes.

"However, as a gay man, I must decline.

"I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government.

"The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly.

 

Beyonce: Queen Bey splashes out on £1,444 worth of chicken

According to the independence Beyoncé certainly caused a stir at the weekend as she left over £1,444 in an Essex branch of popular chicken restaurant Nandos.

The singer headlined at the V Festival in Hylands Park, Essex on Saturday night, treating thousands to her booty-shaking music.

Queen Bey was the star of the show but she didn’t forget about the people who helped make it happen.

Treating her entourage, the singer ordered a whopping amount of chicken from the Portuguese family eatery.

According to the copy of the order on Twitter, Bey’s order included 10 medium-spice platters, 10 hot-spice platters, 48 whole chickens, 12 veggie burgers, 48 portions of chips, 24 portions of rice and 24 portions of coleslaw.

It’s no secret the mum-of-one is a fan of Nando’s – the singer splashed out on over a €1000 worth of chicken in a Dublin branch of the restaurant after her performance in the O2 in May.

 

Simon Cowell Confirms He's Proud To Be A Dad

This It is the first time he has opened up about becoming a father. He previously remained tight-lipped about the story and refused to comment.

The TV mogul, 53, confirmed reports that he is fathering his first child with New York socialite Lauren Silverman at the world premiere of One Direction's film, One Direction: This Is Us in London.

"Things are changing in my life right now, for the better," he told the BBC, adding: "I'm proud to be a dad."

"It's something I hadn't thought of before, but now I know I feel good about it," he admitted.

The X Factor boss added: "She (Lauren)'s a very special girl."

Asked if his schedule would be affected by being a father, he replied: "I really haven't read the newspapers. Did I miss anything?"

He added: "Unfortunately, I have to keep this, for the moment, private. It's just one of those things. Thank you very much anyway."

 

Some Of Beyonce's Best Hits In A Musical Version Of Cinderella 'Cinderonce'

They've sort of come true, just not as a princess she remains 'Queen Bey'. Cinderonce is a musical version of the classic Cinderella story featuring Beyonce's 'single ladies, countdown and diva'.

The video was made by American idol finalist Todrick Hall.