DARE, IN LOVE…MOVIE

Dare Art Alade has switched on his love mood.

The R&B crooner is set to give music lovers the ultimate Valentine experience this February.

The special Valentine concert titled “Love…Like a Movie” will hold on February 17, 2013 at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos.

 Love…Like a Movie is a concert produced by Soul Muzik records. This specially-designed event is also the maiden episode in the “Darey Presents...” series. 

 Alade says the show is to create a magical experience that will stay with our fans for a lifetime.

YETUNDE AYENI- BABAEKO TO UNVEIL 'THE MYSTERY OF ITAN'

Praying Mantis

Nigerian photographer, Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko will present a mindblowing collection of black and white photographs detailing African mythology. The exhibition title, ITAN is translated from Yoruba to mean, story or the process of telling stories.

In her characteristic manner, she shares several age-old myths; expanding or editing, paraphrasing or translating to emphasize or de-emphasize basic elements of the story.

Yetunde insists that her purpose is not only to entertain, but to encourage her audience to read about the gods and ‘poke’ into our traditions.

 

Works will be presented as photography prints mounted on Di-Bond. They will be hanging from the ceiling which will give the whole exhibition a cutting edge.

The exhibition holds on November 3^rd at Porsche Center, Akin Adesola, Victoria Island, Lagos from 4.00pm. ‘Itan’ will run from November 3 to November 23, 2012.

ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER, YETUNDE AYENI- BABAEKO SET TO HOST ART EXHIBITION.

…unveils the mystery of ‘Itan’

LagosINigeria: Leading contemporary Nigerian photographer and artist, Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko presents a stunning collection of black and white photographs engaging African mythology. The exhibition title, ITAN is translated from Yoruba to mean, story or the process of telling stories.

In her characteristic manner, she retells several age-old myths; expanding or editing, paraphrasing or translating to emphasize or de-emphasize basic elements of the story.

Here the artist insists that her purpose is not only to entertain, but to encourage her audience to read about the gods and ‘poke’ into our traditions. ‘It’s true that we go to church, but there is a part of you that you cannot deny. There is something in you that is hiding there; that you were brought up with, but within the hustle and bustle of Lagos, it went into the background.’

Works will be presented as photography prints mounted on Di-Bond. They will be hanging from the ceiling which will give the whole exhibition a cutting edge.

The exhibition holds on November 3^rd at Porsche Center, Akin Adesola, Victoria Island, Lagos from 4.00pm. ‘Itan’ will run from November 3 to November 23, 2012.

Jim Iyke set To feature In New Reality Show

One of Nollywood's sexiest actors, Jim Iyke is in the news again, but this time not for obvious reasons.

Iyke is currently working on a reality TV show that will be called 'Jim Iyke Unscripted'. Jim Iyke Unscripted is a joint production from African Magic and Oh Africa TV worth a reported $1.5million. The show is expected to air for a year and will cover all aspects of the star's life.

The Nigerian movie star who have won several laurels started his career in 2001.

He also has a charitable foundation  for Children with special Disabilities.
The show will be syndicated on channels around the globe.

There are conflicting reports about the number of casualties from the suicide bomb attack on worshipers at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Ungwan Yero, Kaduna, capital of Kaduna State.

 An official of the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) confirmed that at least 8 people were dead. NEMA's figure contradicted initial claims by the Kaduna State Police that only the suicide bomber died in the suicide bomb attack.

They also some furious worshipers pursued and killed a few bystanders following the suicide bombing attack.

A security source in Kaduna confirmed that some other people were attacked and killed immediately after the terror attack.

Reverend Father Anthony Zaka, the deputy communications director of the media center at the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna said the bomber must have done enough checks at the church to determine how to cause maximum carnage. He disclosed that the attacker rammed his car through the wall and inside the church before the explosion. He stated that five worshipers died on the spot and that four of the seriously wounded parishioners died at the hospital within the last one hour. He expressed fear that the casualty figures would rise in the coming hours and days.

Meanwhile, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condemned Sunday's suicide bomb attack on a Catholic Church in Kaduna.

The President, who was extremely saddened by the explosion, described it as "barbaric, cruel and uncalled for."

A statement by special adviser to the President (media and publicity), Reuben Abati noted that the apparent objective of the criminal and unpatriotic elements and forces behind the attack is to set back the progress the Administration has made in the fight against terrorism in the country. 

The President however, expressed confidence that the war against terrorism would become more unrelenting as the nation would never give in to the forces of terror and retardation.  He added that the persistence of messengers of evil will not prevail over the will of the government and the people to secure peace and safety.

The President commiserated with the Catholic Church, family and friends of the victims of the bombing, assuring them that government’s resolve to deal with the threat of terrorism remains strong.

Taraba Governor Flown Abroad

 Taraba State Governor, Alhaji Danbaba Suntai who was injured after a plane he was flying crashed in Yola, Adamawa State has been flown abroad for treatment.  The Governor who was first treated in a hospital in Yola was moved to the National Hospital, Abuja. He was however flown out of Nigeria on Saturday.

He was moved out of the National Hospital around 3.30 pm on Saturday. He was accompanied by security men and top government functionaries from Taraba State. He was quickly moved into a waiting air ambulance which took off around 4 pm. There are speculations that he is being flown to Germany for more intensive treatment.

However, more questions are asked about his aides who were on the flight with the governor, if they are part of those flown abroad for treatment.

TEE A TO DEBUT WITH SPECIAL LIVE EDITION OF TYMEOUT WITH TEE A

One of Nigeria’s pioneer stand-up acts, Tee A, has finally released details for his hugely anticipated concert Tymeout With Tee A .

The Lagos-based comedian-entrepreneur announced that the special live edition of his famous TV show Tymeout With Tee A will hold in Lagos on Saturday December 1, 2012.

Tee A says the concert will take the mold of the proper show – with exciting live performances, comedy skits, mock interviews, revealing interviews, giveaways and exciting surprises no one can predict.

Tymeout With Tee A is one of Africa’s most loved variety TV shows, showing all over the continent, as well as in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Made popular by Tee A’s rich, bold and revealing celeb interviews, as well as the hit segments with MC Abbey and Madam Princess, Tymeout With Tee A has won numerous awards within the country and abroad, remaining consistent through the years.

And the celebration this year, will prove to be the biggest ever – with A-list entertainers already signing up to be part of the show.