Saturday, 4 June 2011
Return Of BlackBerry Babes - June 9th 2011
Ini Edo goes topless in a brand new promo shoot
More pictures from the photo shoot below, courtesy of BellaNaija
Kingsley of KC Presh goes solo with new single titled 'Okpekete'
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Uche Jombo and footballer I.K Uche are engaged, True or False???
Uche posted this picture on twitter earlier this week and the ring on her left finger is very clear, it was posted few days after Econium magazine reported that, "The ring is actually on her left index finger. She is not hiding but she's also not talking about it. She got the ring sometime last year from Ikechukwu (Uche) and the two are planning a wedding".
Nonetheless, some others say she long broke up with I.K Uche and is presently engaged to someone else.
Whichever way, we'll find out in time, all we know for now is that Uche's wedding bells would be ringing soon
Producer of 'Ghetto Dreamz' to produce Charly Boy's biopic
Ope Banwo, the producer of Dagrin's biopic "ghetto dreamz", has signed a contract with Charly boy to produce his biopic titled "Street warrior" (as a reflection of his street struggle and human rights protest), it is to be released in 2012. Hmmm.... i doubt a 2hours movie is long enough to tell Charles Oputa's story though.
Pictures after YQ's accident 2 days ago
YQ was on the 31st of May involved in an accident on his way back to Lagos from an Abuja trip, it occurred on his way home from the airport and resulted in injuries on some part of his body and his hands. Guess he is feeling better now as he twitted yesterday, "I'm feeling better now.Thanks 2 my well wishers.GOD bless u all". Click READ MORE below for the pictures
Interesting things you didn't know about your favorite Naija Celeb
Timaya use to be a member of eedris abdulkarim band.
UN Habitat now working with selected Nollywood acts
The UN Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Program) mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities earlier this week concluded with some Nollywood acts like Desmond Elliot, Monalisa Chinda, Patience Ozokwor, Uche Jombo, Francis Duru and John Okafor to form "Nollywood for UN-Habitat", a group which is aimed to achieve the organisation's goals at grass-root level.
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| Nollywood with prof Oyebanji oyeyinka UN-HABITAT director of Monitoring n Research Division |
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
NOKIA TAKEN TO COURT BY NIGERIA MUSICIAN OVER COPYRIGHTS ISSUES
In his statement of claims, 2shortz said NOKIA used three of his songs as default ring tones for NOKIA X3 without getting approval and sealing a contract with him. He considered it as illegal.
He is therefore seeking damages in form of monetary compensation to the tune of N5 billion.
While Brendan Rilley, lawyer for NOKIA is saying that they actually got the deal through Orchard, a record label last year, 2shortz said nothing can be farther from the truth.2shortz reiterated that only Umunnamu his record label has the legal rights to enter into any contract with company or individual regarding his songs.
Gistmaster gathered that some people are not in happy that Nokia can do such a thing to a musician. A furious musician told gistmaster.com on phone that it is quite absurd and unthinkable that Nokia can commit such a blunder.
Sources however told gistmaster.com that it may not the fault of top officials of Nokia. They said they were sure some people who were supposed to broker the deal might have played a fast one by going through the back door.
James Rutherfoord, Nokia’s General Manager, West Africa could not be reached for comments on the issue. Nigerian musicians in the past have been at loggerheads with telecoms company over the way that their intellectual property have been used without gains. It took some efforts and campaigns by leading artists before the case was resolved in the past.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, AFRICAN FILM MAKING TO BE CELEBRATED AT 2011 MTV MOVIE AWARDS
With just a few days to go before the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, MTV has announced that African film making will be recognized for the first time ever at the prestigious annual awards ceremony. African films will be acknowledged in the BEST AFRICAN MOVIE CATEGORY at the awards show that also celebrates Hollywood blockbusters like“Inception” and “The Social Network”, “The Twilight Saga” and “Harry Potter”.
The nominees for BEST AFRICAN MOVIE at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards are:
A Screaming Man
Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Executive Producer: Florence Stern. Foreign Producer: Diana Elbaum
Life, Above All
Director: Oliver Schmitz, Producers: Oliver Stoltz, Greig Buckle
Viva Riva!
Director: Djo Tunda Wa Munga, Producers: Bors van Gils, Michael Goldberg, Djo Tunda Wa Munga. Co-producer: Steven Markovitz
Restless City
Director: Andrew Dosunmu, Producers: Katie Mustard, Matt Parker; Executive Producers: David Raymond and Tony Okungbowa
Actor and comedian Jason Sudeikis will host the 20th annual “2011 MTV Movie Awards”, taking place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Sunday 5 June. South Africans can watch the show live on MTV (DStv Channel 321) on Monday 6 June at 02:00 CAT starting with Red Carpet action and followed by the main show at 03:00 CAT. Later the same evening, at 21:00 CAT, movie fans from across Africa will be able to tune into the premiere on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322).
Nigerian's youngest painter, photographer and graphic designer is 7years old Onarietta Remet
Onarietta Remet made her first painting at 18 months. The painter, photographer and graphic designer is now seven years old. The eldest of three siblings, she is the granddaughter of Ben Odiase, who composed Nigeria’s national anthem.
Onarietta’s younger sister, four-year-old Onatteni, is also a painter. She already has 75 paintings and continues to churn out more. It is no wonder that the two sisters are applying themselves this way as artistry runs in the family. Their parents, both painters, have put in time and energy to help develop their daughters’ talent.
“The consciousness of the father to the child’s ability to grow up to and meet a need in society is important because parenting will affect the outcome of the society through the child,” says Pius Remet, the girls’ father. The landscape designer, who is self-employed, works closely with his daughters.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Touching base: New African documentary on MTV Base
Starting 6 June 2011, Touching Base (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322) is a new documentary series that will highlight talented young individuals from across Africa. Taking the form of inspiring and beautifully-crafted two-minute documentaries, Touching Base shines a light on Africa’s new wave of creative entrepreneurs, spotlighting impressive game-changers from across the continent who are trailblazing in the fields of photography, fashion, illustration, art, filmmaking, music and more.
Shot on location in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, Touching Base follows some of Africa’s most inspirational young entrepreneurs including:
Clarence Peters – One of the most recognized music video makers in Nigeria and a passionate filmmaker with exceptional talent, Clarence studied film in South Africa for two years before returning to Nigeria to change the music video game forever. He has worked long and hard to increase the production quality of the music videos coming out of Lagos and is now the “go-to” guy for video production in Nigeria.
Cyrus Kabiru – The cool Kenyan artist behind C-Stunners, spectacular glasses-cum-artworks made from recycled materials. Cyrus started making C-Stunners when he was a kid and now can’t stop.
Bolaji – After attending film school in Los Angeles, Bolaji returned to Lagos with a mission to shake up the Nollywood film industry. Focusing on Nigerian stories, Bolaji recently finished production on his first short film – a supernatural thriller called “nkiru”, shot on a mysterious island just off the Lagos coastline.
Jimmy Chuchu – Renaissance man Jimmy Chuchu is an I.T. dude who taught himself graphic design, went into advertising, felt it would steal his soul, borrowed money from his brother to buy a camera and then became a brilliant photographer! At the same time, Jimmy and two friends from college started Kenya’s first ever electro-pop outfit, called it “Just a Band” and got themselves signed to an American label. Jimmy subsequently moved into motion picture and now creates all the band’s music videos together with one of the band’s other members.
Bayo – This Nigerian fashion designer originally designed under the label Onyx and Pearl but is currently launching a movement/label in Lagos called the Orange Movement. A self-confessed member of the “cool to be uncool” scene, Bayo’s mission is to make a space for those kids that always felt strange or out of place.
Jahawi – A Kenyan DJ who’s pioneering the growing electronic dance music scene in Nairobi. Aside from DJ-ing at home and abroad he plays guitar and piano, is a producer and sound engineer who has released singles worldwide.
Touching Base premieres on MTV Base between 18:25 CAT and 18:30 CAT on Monday 6 June – look out for it on MTV Base!
Teco Benson's first Yoruba film: Watch the interview
The film Iku Duro is directed by Teco Benson and produced by Toyin Aimakhu
Mercy Johnson's Wedding plans - Publicity stunt or Pure Indecisiveness???
It's been almost 2years since her pre-wedding introduction held in Kogi state, and this has been the same length of time her fans endured a constant confirmation/ retraction of wedding dates. "News of the People says 'Shame on Mercy Johnson'" as she retracts the 'August 25th - 28th' wedding date she originally confirmed to them.
Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011 Screening and Music Fashion Fiesta Event
Venue: Scintilla KB 20, Lekki Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria.
Date: 5th of June, 2011
Time: Screening - 9:00am; Music Fashion Fiesta - 4:00pm
For more information: info@fashionnetworkafrica.com OR www.nigeriasnextsupermodel.com
Monday, 30 May 2011
Pictures from 'A night with May celebrities'
The event which held last night was organised by Lydia, Publisher of Lee Magazine and it served as host to a number of celebrities
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| Publisher of LEE Magazine / Celebrant |
Pictures from the 'Nollywood Road Show', Kenya
Several Nollywood stars including Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot, Monalisa Chinda, Mama Gee and France Duru were invited to Kenya for a 7day tour with other top Kenyan movie stars. The tour which is a Francis Duru initiative along with the Nigerian High Commission in Kenya, began on Wednesday 23rd of May and ends tomorrow the 31st of May included a visit to the Hell's Gate National Park, university of nairobi, a gala night to celebrate President Goodluck Jonathan's inauguration.
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Advert on Governor Fashola and Lagos in this weekends NewYork Times Magazine
4 pages advert on Governor Fashola and Lagos in this weekends issue of NewYork Times Magazine
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