OMOTOLA, GENEVIEVIE SHINES IN "IJE"

Nollywood is really in a rev this year. With the likes of Stephanie Okereke, kunle Afollyan, Emem Isong, Uche Jumbo, Desmond Elliot, Vivian Ejike shooting and churning out A-class movies, the industry world is moving on the right path to real success. However,  movie buffs are soon to experience another top rated movie with the name- Ije. It cast some Hollywood stars. The pictures, production and delivery makes it a must watch. Though, not yet in Nigeria, this blogger was opportune to see the promo and can say, don’t blink or you glide. To relish in what to expect:
VISIT YOUTUBE PAGE FOR OTHER VIDEOS http://www.youtube.com/user/ijethejourney: Ladies and Gentlemen the official Trailer of IJE. Share this with everybody and spread the word. Directed and Produced by: Chineze Anyaene Produced by: Paula Moreno Director of Photog...raphy: Keith L. Smith Starring: Genevieve Nnaji Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Cast: Odalys Garcia Ulrich Que Jeff Swarthout Clem Ohameze...

BANKY W, OTHERS SUPPORT YOUTHS

He is smooth and handsome, but beyond these qualities, he has a large-heart. Banky W has joined forces with rapper, Ice Prince alongside ace photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Nollywood actor, Femi Ogedebge to hand admission letters and scholarships to 10 young people for a 2 months course in graphic designing at a creative institution in Lagos last week.
The event which was held at Nandos in GRA, Ikeja was organized by Abinibi Creative Academy, a growing institution driven with a bid to develop and raise world class talents in graphic and digital arts.
According to Banky, “I believe an idle man is the devil’s workshop and so I see this as a move to keep these young people busy with something positive and profitable”. He also used the medium to call on other celebrities to support any activity that will change the lives of people in our society.
In a chat with photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi, he said “everybody knows the world is now a global village and all the activities therein are programmed by internet professionals and I believe Nigeria can birth same, so we should support and encourage our youths for they are the leaders of tomorrow
Abinibi Creative Academy is spearheaded by James Alabi - a zestful young man who believes that Nigeria has loads of gifted young people who need to know how and where to develop their talents. He appreciated all the celebrities who came out to sponsor the students saying “they did well by paying the fees of the beneficiaries in full. ACA is equipped with professional tutors who will impart the needed knowledge into these students and they will come out to ‘transform’ the world with their acquired skills”

9ice AND TONY PAYNE SEPERATES

This is really sad news, Gongo Aso crooner has seperated from his wife, Tony Payne. Though, nobody could tell us what actually happened, a press release made avaible to me by his publicist, Ayeni Adekunle says the couple who tied the knot July 17, 2008 at Surulere Local Government registry say they want a minor break. I want to leave it here...Excerpts of the Press release

PRESS RELEASE FROM 9ICE’s PR Company

January 8, 2010
It’s a brand new year of opportunities and possibilities; and we’ll specially like to thank you for your love and support for 9ice and his label this past year.
That 9ice has grown from an upcoming singer-performer, to become one of Africa’s most promising exports, is not just as a result of his talent, hard work and can-do spirit; but because the media in Nigeria (print, broadcast and online) have been extremely kind to him and his music.
Unfortunately, we may have some sad news for you.
9ice and his beautiful wife Toni Payne; with whom he tied the knots almost two years ago; are separating.
The couple have agreed to separate for a while, even though they continue to remain good friends and business partners.
Their baby Zion will reside with Toni for now.
This is a very very tough decision for the couple, and it’s a tough, even trying time for the young partnership we all admire so much. And they’re even the more constrained to make this announcement; knowing it will shatter many of their fans, and admirers inside and outside the country.
But they have both agreed to be responsible about the development, and make public what is necessary, to avoid unnecessary speculations, and rumours.
And it is their wish that we all respect their privacy at this period.
Neither 9ice nor Toni will be granting any press interviews on this matter.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

My fellow followers, this year, may your heart desires be met. All that you seek may you find. Doors shall be open for you. Pray that this blogger be well and alive to give you the latest information in the entertainment scene... Pray for all our entertainers...because without them, this blog won't fly...so entertainers...this year thread softly...May the peace and grace of God be rest on you. Amen.
Asuquo James (esq)

CHIDI MOKEME FINALLY AGREES, "I SELL SEX TOYS"!

Hunky actor, Chidi Mokeme has finally opened up on his sex toys business. Though, many people thought he would deny owning a shop or involve in this deal, the "Last Desire" star recently revealed to an online magazine that it depends on what people mean by sex toys.

According to him, “a lot of people are walking around with one sexual dysfunction or the other and need help through books, toys and other things to help spice up their sex life”.

But, this news is not really not new as this blogger had reported this gist early in the year when he was sat on the entertainment desk in Hints Magazine- but nobody believed me. When we called the thespian, he kept mum over this issue. As reported earlier, his shop situated in Ikota Shopping Mall, Lekki-Ajah  road is already bubbling and the patronage increasing daily.

Chidi, who is known to re-inventing love with loads of women in a very unique way, was once linked with a powerful female Senator who comes from Cross River state. But, the actor vehemently denied ever having any sexual relationship with the woman of timber and caliber. Right, now, he’s frolicking with his old time babe, Tina.

BLACKTRIBE...SO "ADDICTED"

As Blacktribe prepares for their album release on December 7th, friends and fans of the group will host them to a pre-release party in Festac Town on December 4th, 2009.

Another party that will attract lots of major players in the entertainment industry is slated for December 9th at La Cachette club in G.R.A, Lagos . Several artistes such as 2Face Idibia, Faze, Timaya, Dagrin, Sound Sultan, OJB, Klever Jay, Danny Young, among many others have confirmed their attendance. The privileged few that have listened to the album described it as a brilliant effort.

Blacktribe’s album entitled Addicted has 15 tracks and it features acts like; 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Timaya, OJB, Mallam Spicy and Prince Banton. The album was produced by some of the best crop of producers in the country which include the likes of K-Solo, Spanky, J-Sleek, Dr. Frabs, OJB and Jiggy Jegg. Some of the tracks on the album are Chacha, Ife, Trusted Friend, Ganja, Gbabeski, Follow Me Go, Story, Leave Am, My Size, U Make Me Wanna, 2nite, Wondale, Chikito and Addicted. Two videos from the album, Chikito and Trusted Friend were shot in South-Africa. The video for Trusted Friend has been enjoying massive rotation on different TV stations for a while before the duo followed suit with the second video; Chikito last week to herald the album release.

The group has no doubt come a long way in the music industry. They recorded their first single in 1999 titled Be Ma Girl featuring 2Face Idibia and Blackface of the defunct Plantashun Boyz and it was produced by Paul Play. Accordingly in 2000, they recorded another successful single titled Nino and it turned out to be another hit. It was produced by ace producer, Nelson Brown. 

Due to their growing popularity then, they rocked so many concerts in the country and they are still doing same till date.  Some of the most popular shows they have performed at are Star Trek, The Play Safe Campus Tour for the awareness of HIV/AIDS, Y’hello Africa, Taraba and Benue States government organized Peace Concerts, Big Brother Nigeria Show, MTN 2Face & Friends Tour, amongst others.

K DOGG DROPS DEBUT ALBUM

New afro hip hop act Oluseun Komolafe aka KDogg has dropped his much waited debut album P3 this Friday. The album released under his record label OK sound music factory has ten tracks. According to the young talented singer the album will blow people’s mind not because of the rhythm but also the lyrics which emphasizes on the ills of the society. “P3 is about   Passion+pain=progress and that is how I came about the title. I have had this dream for quite a while now and it has taken me about two years to complete this project. I wish I can express myself but what I will rather say is everyone should listen to the album and you will not regret it because there is so much to learn from it even though there are some high tempo beats in it. It is a different kind of music from what people are used to and this si because of the strong infusion of afro beat in the songs,” he said.

He also says it was a rare opportunity releasing the work which reflexes a true African identity. “I feel good at this point putting my work out as the first product coming out of my record label OKsound  music factory so my fans can enjoy a true blend of Afro R n b & hip hop in our new urban world of music,” he adds.

The album is also set for digital download on a well known Online CD marketing firm. Cdbaby.com/cd/seankdogg,itunes ''. 

 With a promotional video  No time for yarn yarn enjoying massive air play on all TV the university of Ibadan diploma holder in industrial relation will be having the album listening party on December 5^th 2009