Friday 22 March 2013

Glo Unveils New Strapline

Glo ambassadors, Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, Odunlade Adekola, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez, Rita Dominic and Sammy Okposo at the unveiling of the new Glo strap line "Unlimited" held recently in Lagos.
 
As Globacom prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 29th of August this year, the company has unveiled a new strap line to reaffirm  its brand promise to consumers.
Aptly tagged “Unlimited”, the new strap line encapsulates Glo’s commitment to enabling the subscriber achieve his dreams and desires. It embodies Glo’s attitude towards its stakeholders and its commitment to be always there for them; facilitating the realization of their desires anywhere in the world, through the company’s world-class network.

Speaking at the launch of the new strap line in Lagos on Wednesday, March 20, Group Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Jameel, said the new pay-off line marks a natural progression in the growth of the Glo brand identity and represents the unparalleled commitment of the company to its subscribers.
He explained that “Glo will offer subscribers the power to achieve and excel. It means that with Glo, they can realise their dreams and achieve infinite possibilities. To do this, Glo will give them unfettered access to the best tools that will enhance their productivity and energize their professional and social connections”.
Unlimited” underscores the essence of the brand’s belief in the consumer in the sense that our subscribers are operating without boundaries in their attitude and altitude towards what they can achieve in life. It means that consumers can therefore go all out, pulling out all the stops in the drive towards achieving their objectives because Glo is always there to make it happen”, he said.
He said that the new pay-off line also represents Glo’s attitude towards its management, staff and indeed all stakeholders because anything positive they seek is possible and Glo shall always be there for them, facilitating the achievement of their desires.
“Conversely, it is also an expression of our determination to go more than the extra mile to surpass the expectation of subscribers. “This means that our staff will always put their best foot forward in their efforts to satisfy our key stakeholders including customers, business partners and host communities with whom they interact from day-to-day”, he stated.
Jameel further explained that the new strap line captures the relevance of the Glo brand promise to its various stakeholders as well as staff after the monumental success of previous strap lines such as “Glo with Pride” and “Rule your World.
He said that starting with the pay-off line, Glo with Pride at launch, Glo promoted and built a sense of pride in every Nigerian by providing a world class indigenous telecommunications network which offered Nigerians the enablement platform to succeed in different fields of human endeavor.
Glo later followed up with Rule your World, a message of empowerment that helped build confidence in Nigerians that they can achieve their dreams, rule their world and be the best that they want to be.
“So, we are happy at what these slogans have achieved for our company and our subscribers who have been inspired to dream, work hard, achieve their life objectives and rule their world. With the new strap line “Unlimited”, there is indeed no limit to what our stakeholders can achieve if they believe in themselves”, Jameel added.


Glo ambassadors, Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, Odunlade Adekola, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez and Sammy Okposo at the unveiling of the new Glo strap line "Unlimited" held recently in Lagos.
Globacom's Head of Advertising,Tunde Kaitell (second left), Mr Fidelis Ajibogun, Assistant Director, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr George Kayode Noah, Managing Director, Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) and Glo ambassador Lagbaja during the unveiling of the new Glo strapline "Unlimited" held recently in Lagos.
Performers on stage at the unveiling of the new Glo strap line "Unlimited" held recently in Lagos.
Performers on stage at the unveiling of the new Glo strap line "Unlimited" held recently in Lagos.
 

Chinua Achebe Foremost novelist Professor dies at 82


Novelist, poet, professor, critic and the author of the most widely read book in African literature (Things Fall Apart) professor Chinua Achebe, has passed on. Professor Achebe died last night March 21 in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He had been ill for a while. He was 82 years old. The legend has gone home. [...]...

Thursday 21 March 2013

Behind the scenes photos from Iyanya & Wizkid's music video shoot


The song is titled Sexy Mama and it's Iyanya featuring Wizkid. It was shot in South Africa yesterday by prolific music video director.

 

Jesse Jagz Leaves Chocolate City Record Label


One of the most talented rapper Jesse Jagz released a statement last night saying he has left his record label, Chocolate City. The statement released caught everyone at Chocolate City by surprise, where his brother M.I is a Vice President, by surprise. Jesse and Chocolate City have been having issues for a while but no one really expected him to make it public. The news around town is that he left because he wasn’t happy about the way they were handling his music career. Read his press statement below

   To whom it may concern:
   
I, Jesse Garba Abaga (also known as “Jesse Jagz”) an artist formerly signed to Chocolate City Music label hereby wishes to notify my fans and the general public about my voluntary exit from the label.
   
After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at 

Jesse Jagz Nation. I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Any further information will be passed across through my publicist but until then, have a good day. Look out for my sophomore album JagZNation Vol. 1 coming out in July 2013. Or do you think he has made the right decisions?   Wish him all the best where ever he goes

Wednesday 20 March 2013

Beyonce Reveals Her Weight Loss Secrets


Beyonce wears a blue crop top and orange knickers on the cover of Shape magazine
 
Beyonce is partial to a slice or two of pizza, but only on Sundays! The superstar has revealed the secrets to her amazing body in US magazine Shape, and the tips have made us fall in love with her all over again.

The 31-year-old explains that she gained 57ibs while pregnant with her daughter Blue Ivy in 2011 and admits she put herself under intense pressure to lose the weight once she was born in January 2012.
She says: "I didn't have a lot of time to lose the weight because I scheduled a show three months after I gave birth, which I would never do again! 
I'm not a person that is naturally very thin. I am a person that has to work at keeping my body in shape." How very honest. 
Her comments will no doubt make new mums feel a whole lot better. Heck, we're so impressed with her motto that we're sticking this one on our fridge. She says: "Not everyone is supposed to be the same. Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you." 
Aside from lots of cardio and dance workouts, Bey did have to rethink her diet slightly. She adds: "I ate a very low-calorie diet. I stayed away from red meat and ate a lot of fish, replaced pasta and rice with quinoa. 
"I always have breakfast, say, scrambled egg whites, a vegetable smoothie, or wholegrain cereal with low-fat milk. For lunch and dinner, I eat a lot of fish and vegetables. And throughout the day, I try to stay hydrated.
"I always treat myself to one meal on Sundays when I can have whatever I want. Usually it’s pizza, which is my favourite indulgence."

Tuesday 19 March 2013

“EME is still my family”:The new Y! Mag speaks exclusively to Wizkid


Wizkid Covers Y! Magazine – Wizkid Talks About EME, His Struggles, Fame and The Future

“EME is still my family”: The new Y! Magazine speaks exclusively to Wizkid on his struggles, fame & the future
The March 2013 issue of Y! magazine is out! This edition is covered by artiste and new record label owner Wizkid – in an interview by Adedoyin Jaiyesimi and photos by Kelechi Amadi-Obi. Wizkid is styled by Tiannah Styling’s Toyin Lawani.
“As this magazine went to print, the rumours were just about confirmed in public and sources had certainly confirmed in private,” said Chude Jideonwo, its editor-in-chief. “The amazing talent powerhouse called Wizkid had aggressively parted ways with EME, the label powered by Banky W – interesting news in light of what he told us only weeks before.”
In the cover story titled ‘No kidding’, Wizkid speaks frankly about his background, the history of his music, the evolution of his sound and the people who have made him what he is now – including former manager Osagie Osarenkhoe and Empire Mates Entertainment boss Banky W.
The shoot was anchored by the iconic Kelechi Amadi-Obi, with styling by Toyin Lawani of Tiannah Styling.
As always, Y! magazine – reputed as “high priest of the youth culture” – is a fine mishmash of the trending topics for young Nigerians; in lifestyle, pop culture, fashion and a journey through the issues.

 

There are interviews with Tinsel’s Linda Ejiofor, Moet Abebe, Seyi Shay, Uru Eke, Ms. Jaie and others. As well as ‘Generation to Generation’ conversation with former ministerial nominee and executive director of the Sahara Group, Tonye Cole.
In addition, the magazine presents its annual ‘New Establishment’ list, profiling the most promising young Nigerians across the world – under the age of 35.
“Wizkid is, ultimately, just one of 50 young people below 35 carefully selected by our team of curators,” Jideonwo said. “As always our New Establishment list profiles young people who aren’t red carpet fixtures or necessary celebrities, but who define the spirit of the age and are set to shine in 2013.
And don’t miss Y!’s annual Sexiest list! The 2013 list features Africa’s Sexiest Man Alive and Africa’s Sexiest Women Alive – and the editors have a blast thinking and talking through bodies, torsos and all that beauty!
Y! is available in stores and from vendors across the country. It is also available at all House of Tara Stores in Lagos, Abuja, Ilorin, Port-Harcourt, Benin, Kano, Ibadan and Kaduna and with Y! campus representatives in 19 states.
You can also pay for the magazine with your mobile phone and have it delivered to you at no extra charge.
More information is available on www.ynaija.com/magazine or via Twitter on @YNaijaMagazine.

Justin Bieber's 'bad behaviour' gets him kicked out of top Paris hotel


More dramas for Canadian pop star Justin Beiber after he was reportedly kicked out of a prestigious Paris hotel because of his attitude and fan behaviour.

It was a decision taken by the management of the luxury hotel because of his attitude in the establishment, and because of the nuisance caused by the presence of his fans around the buildings.

The 19-year-old had only been at the Hotel Le Meurice for 24 hours in preparation for a concert on Tuesday night. The hotel is an historic institution in the French capital used by royalty and Hollywood stars, and Beiber had booked seven suites on two floors for his huge entourage.

But within a few hours, hundreds of young female fans had converged on the hotel and in the lobby, creating problems for staff and other guests. Insiders at the hotel said that the noise had become "intolerable".
"Justin was clearly encouraging his fans - that's something he has to do."

But Beiber's publicist denied reports he was kicked out, saying the star chose to leave voluntarily because there was not enough security at the hotel to control the 500-plus crowd.

Omawumi Announces New Album Coming Soon


OMAWUMI BRAND NEW ALBUM COMING SOON!

Eccentric songstress Omawumi has dropped the track list for her brand new album – THE LASSO OF TRUTH.

The Lasso of Truth album is a 12 track album, brewed by high profiled Nigerian artistes, writers, instrumentalists and producers which include – Cobhams Asuquo, Dr. Frabz, Sizzle Pro, Don Jazzy, Umar Jawfu, Oscar Herman Acker, Tuface, Timaya, Mercy Chinwo, Wizkid, Makan King David, Sarz, Flavour N’abania, Herbert Udemba, Oligbese, Soso Soberekon & Afay.

Awesome album brought to you by Oma Records under the management of List Entertainment.

Watch out for the real deal, coming soon!

Eku Edewor & Ice Prince cover March Issue of Complete Fashion.

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Studio 53 Extra co-host Eku Edewor and rap star Ice Prince are muses for Complete Fashion Magazine‘s March 2013 Issue.

On the magazine’s cover, Eku Edewor is all demure-yet-glam in a white sleeveless V-neck line top, sequined pants and nude Christian Louboutin platforms.

While on the other side it’s Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani. Looking super fly in a kiss-printed shirt, gold necklace, dark sunglasses and black pants, the Aboki hit maker gives us a rare glimpse into his private super star life.

Exclusive Details of 2face and Annie Idibia's Dubai wedding


The countdown has started as 2face and his wife Annie walk down the aisle on Saturday march 23rd in Dubai.

Below are the details of the Dubai wedding:

EVENT PLANNER – Oaken Events

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES – Yvonne Nwosu’s Vonne Couture

GROOMSMEN – Mai Atafo

D’banj, Faze, Sound Sultan,Tony Tetuila, Dotun Omoteye, Hycinth Idibia are 2face Idibia’s groomsmen on his wedding day. His best man is Larry Gaga.
Annie’s chief bridesmaid will be her very close friend and cousin, Maryann.

The wedding will hold at the Sefinah Ballroom of Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

Reception will hold at an exotic Island called Royal Island Beach. Guests will be conveyed in luxury boats from the wedding venue to the Island.

The wedding after party will hold at  Kiza Nite Club.

The couple are inviting only 250 guests, and they will all be lodged in four different hotels –  Frazier Suites, D Atlantis Hotels, Jumeirah Beach Hotel (where Annie and her people will stay) and Burj Al Arah (Where 2face, Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Davido, Timaya, Iyanya, politicians and many big boys will lodge).

Most guests will be leaving Nigeria on Thursday March 21 for the two-day wedding of the year, which will hold March 22nd and 23rd and will cost over N50million.

Monday 18 March 2013

Full Nominees List For AMAA 2013 Awards



This year, Rita Dominic & Mildren Okon‘s “The Meeting” as well as Yvonne Okoro‘s “The Contract” were nominated in six categories each.
Actor OC Ukeje  is nominated in the Best Actor in a Leading Role category for his role in “Alan Poza” so as the late veteran, Justus Esiri for his movie, “Assasins Practice“.


Yvonne Okoro and Rita Dominic were also nominated in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category. M

The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on 25th April in Bayelsa state.

Full list of nominees:
1. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Short Film
1. Dead River – Namibia
2. Elegy For A Revolutionary- SA
3. Yellow Fever – Kenya
4. Kwaku Ananse– Ghana
5. Nhamo– Zimbabwe
6. Big Daddy – Nigeria
7. Release- South Africa
8. Burnt Forest- Kenya

2. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Documentary
1. Fuelling Poverty – Nigeria
2. Gun To Tape- South Africa
3. Swimming The Zambezi – South Africa
4. Give Me Back My Home – Kenya
5. The African Cypher Fly On The Wall- South Africa

3. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Diaspora Feature
1. Against The Grain -USA
2. Between Friends- Trinidad Tobago
3. Stones In The Sun- Haiti/USA

4. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Diaspora Documentary
1. Fan Do Brasil (Brazil/Guatamela)
2. My Thiero Boys (USA)
3. Red, White, Black And Blue (US)

5. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Diaspora (Short Film)
AMAA is not considering nominations in this category because the AMAA jury does not feel the entries were representative of the genre.

6. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Animation
1. Tageni’s Dol- (Namibia)
2. Adventure Of Zambezia– (South Africa)
3. Mission Impossible – (Nigeria)
4. Oba – (Nigeria)
5. Lion Of Judah (South Africa)

7. AMAA 2013 Prize for Best Film by an African abroad
1. Turning Point – USA/Nigeria
2. Assasins Practice – UK/Nigeria
3. Last Flight To Abuja– UK/Nigeria
4. Bianca – USA/Nigeria
5. Wolwich Boys – UK/Nigeria

8. AMAA 2013 Prize for Achievement in Production Design
1. Virgin Magarida
2. Elelwani
3. The Twin Sword
4. The Contract
5. Blood And Henna
6. Okoro The Prince

9. AMAA 2013 Prize for Achievement in Costume Design
1. Twin Sword
2. Elelwani
3. Virgin Magarida
4. Blood And Henna
5. The Meeting
6. Cobweb

10. AMAA 2013 Prize for Achievement in Make-Up
1. The Meeting
2. Twin Sword
3. Elelwani
4. Ninah’s Dowry
5. Okoro The Prince
6. Uhlanga, The Mark

11. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Soundtrack
1. Journey To Self
2. Okoro The Prince
3. The Last Fishing Boat
4. Hoodrush
5. Nairobi Half Life
6. The Twin Sword

12. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Visual Effects
1. Okoro The Prince
2. The Twin Sword
3. Elelwani
4. Last Flight To Abuja
5. Uhlanga, The Mark
6. Awakening

13. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Sound
1. Last Flight To Abuja
2. Streets Of Calabar
3. Hereos And Zereos
4. Zama Zama
5. Virgin Magarida
6. Nairobi Half Life

14. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Cinematography
1. Virgin Magarida
2. Nairobi Half Life
3. Uhlanga, The Mark
4. Swirl In Bamako
5. The Twin Sword
6. Elelwani

15. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Editing
Yvonne Okoro

1. Last Flight To Abuja
2. The Contract
3. Elelwani
4. Nairobi Half Life
5. Uhlanga The Mark
6. Hereos And Zereos

16. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Lightning
1. Zama Zama
2. The Flower Girl
3. Moi Zaphira
4. Elelwani
5. Uhlanga The Mark

17. AMAA 2013 Prize For Achievement In Screenplay
1. The Contract
2. Ninah’s Dowry
3. Hereos And Zereos
4. Alan Poza
5. Blood And Henna
6. Zama Zama

18. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Nigerian Film
OC Ukeje

1. Blood And Henna
2. Hereos And Zereos
3. The Meeting
4.Confusion Na Wa
5. The Twin Sword
6. Kokomma
7. Okoro The Prince

19. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Film In An African Language
1. Moi Zaphira – Burkina Faso
2. Elelwani (South Africa)
3. The Last Fishing Boat (Malawi)
4. Nairobi Half Life (Kenya)
5. Blood And Henna – Nigeria
6. Sherifa – Togo
7. Kokomma- Nigeria

20. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Child Actor
The AMAA admin will provide the names of the specific child actors that have been nominated in this category and that can be looked up on the website. But the films that produced the Best Child Actors are-
1. Cobweb
2. The Ugandan
3. Imbabazi, The Pardon
4. Ninah’s Dowry
5. Swirl In Bamako
6. Salimatu Traore (Moi Zaphira)
Karoumwi “Kas” Olakunle

21. AMMA 2013 Prize For Best Promising Actor
1. Belinda Effah – Kokomma
2. Sumela Maculuva – Virgin Magarida
3. Joseph Wairimu – Nairobi Half Life
4. Shonelo Mbutho – Ulanga The Mark
5. Karoumwi Olakunle – The Twin Sword

22. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actor In A Supporting Role
1. Gabriel Afolayan – Hoodrush
2. Ali Nuhu – Blood And Henna
3. Olwenya Maina – Nairobi Half Life
4. Alfred Atungu – Twin Sword
5. Ikponmwosa Gold – Confusion Na Wa

23. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actress In A Supporting Role
1. Hermelinda Cimela – Virgin Magarida
2. Patience Ozokwo – Turning Point
3. Linda Ejiofor – The Meeting
4. Crista Eka – Ninah’s Dowry
5. Foluke Daramola – Cobweb

24. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actor In A Leading Role
1. OC Ukeje – Alan Poza
2. Bimbo Manuel – Hereos And Zereos
3. Lindani Nkosi – Zama Zama
4. Justus Esiri – Assasins Practice
5. Hlomla Dandala – The Contract
6. Femi Jacobs – The Meeting
7. Amurin Wumnembom – Ninah’s Dowry
Rita Dominic

25. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Actress In A Leading Role
1. Yvonne Okoro – The Contract
2. Florence Masebe – Elelwani
3. Mariam Ouedraogo – Moi Zaphira
4. Rita Dominic – The Meeting
5. Mbutung Seikeh – Ninah’s Diary
6. Flora Suya – Last Fishing Boat

26. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Director
1. Kenneth Gyang – Confusion Na Wah
2. Shemu Joyah – Last Fishing Boat
3. Shirley Frimpong Manso- Contract
4. Niji Akanni – Hereos And Zeroes
5. David Kitounga – Nairobi Half Life
6. Ntshavheni Wa Luruli – Elelwani

27. AMAA 2013 Prize For Best Film
1. Nairobi Half Life (Kenya)
2. Ninah’s Dowry (Cameroun)
3. Last Fishing Boat – (Malawi)
4. Virgin Margarida (Mozambique)
5. Elelwani (South Africa)
6. Last Flight To Abuja (Nigeria)
7. Confusion Na Wa (Nigeria)

CoolFM Dotun proposes to D'banj's younger sister, Taiwo



Dotun Cool FM proposed to Taiwo Oyebanjo, D’banj’s Younger Sister over in South Africa.

Photos: Naeto C and Wife Celebrate Baby Shower in the United States


Photos: Naeto C and Wife Celebrate Baby Shower in the US

Naeto C and pregnant wife Nicole celebrate baby shower in the US (PHOTOS)









NEW MUSIC: Beyonce’s “Bow Down”/”I Been On”


NEW MUSIC: Beyonce’s “Bow Down”/”I Been On”

On March 17 American singer-songwriter Beyoncé posted a three and a half minute long song clip containing a mash-up of two new songs, "Bow Down" and "I Been On"on her official website. There is no official word on if either song will be featured on her upcoming fifth studio album. You can listen to Beyoncé's two new songs "Bow Down" and "I Been On" here.

Eldee and Wife, Dolapo Welcome Baby No 2



Nigerian entertainer Lanre ‘eLDeeDabiri and his wife Dolapo welcomed their second child a baby girl at the Dekalb Medical Center, in Atlanta, US. Big congrats to eLDee and wife.


Friday 15 March 2013

New Video - Manuchim Soh By Duncan Mighty


Duncan Mighty sure knows when to surface and do his thing with class and style.
You’ve got to agree, this Port Harcourt first son is at the top of his game, always dropping nice, unique tunes we all love him for but this time he presents to his fans the second video for the track “Manuchim Soh” off his latest studio album “Foot Prints”.

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kcee – Limpopo


Here is the visuals to KCee’s latest offering, the single was released few weeks ago. Press Play

Beyonce For April 2013 SHAPE Magazine Cover

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Beyonce Knowles is SHAPE magazine's newest cover girl.  And she rocking the pages of the mag showing off her hot bikini body. The mag hit the stands soon. Check out a sneak peek and behind the scenes footage inside....

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Michelle Obama Covers April 2013 Issue of Vogue Magazine


After weeks of speculation, the first lady's cover for Vogue has finally being unveiled and she looks amazing.

This makes the 2nd times she has been featured on the cover, the first time was in 2009. Her husband President Obama also appears in some of the photos.


See her March 2009 cover juxtaposed with the current one below:

Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru Covers TW Magazine

Royal Sexiness Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru Covers TW Magazine 
 All hail our royal sexiness Toolz Oniru
 

 

Thursday 14 March 2013

Photos: Monalisa Chinda's Daughter's Birthday Party


Actress Monalisa Chinda's daughter, Tamar -Lily, turned 5 recently and celebrated her birthday with family, friends and celebrities. Genevieve Nnaji, Desmond Elliot, Ramsey Noah, Ini Edo, Julius Agwu, Segun Arinze, Oge Okoye, Ibinabo Fiberesima and many others came out to celebrate with her.