Happy Naija: October 2013

Sunday, 27 October 2013

Banky’s Grass To Grace Story:” ‘I begged to sell CDs in US salons to survive’

Banky W

Many see the glamour but are ignorant of the hard work and pains that preceded the fame of Nigeria’s rhythm and blues, R&B, superstar, Banky W. From an undergraduate begging for audience at salons in the United States, US, where his musical career started, 32-year-old Banky has built a musical empire that has produced internationally acclaimed artistes like Skales and Wizkid. Christened Olubankole Wellington, the Empire Mates Entertainment –EME- boss was born

Suntai (middle) during the service

Recuperating Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Danfulani Suntai caused an emotional scene when he stormed the Unity Chapel Church (UCC) in Government House, Jalingo for thanks giving at the weekend.
Suntai was pronounced dead when an aircraft he piloted crashed near Yola, the Adamawa State capital, on Thursday, October 25 last year.

In continuation of the series of events lined up for the Lagos Sports Classics, the Main Organising Committee (MOC) has staked over N5.8milion for the four-day Lagos International Swimming Classics.

The swimming classics is expected to commence on November 7 to 10 at Teslim Balogun Stadium with

Rap mogul breaks silence over Barneys racial profiling controversy.

Jay Z has finally spoken out about the controversy over incidents of racial profiling at Barneys department store, with whom he has a collaboration for a holiday clothing line, and few are impressed with what he has to say.

Another jungle justice, you said. This is a photo of a man that stole a chicken at Relief Market Owerri Imo State today, he received the beating of his life and stripped of his cloth and thrown into a the particular cage of the chicken that he stole.

ASUU Replies Jonathan: Your Begging Won't End This Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has turned down President Goodluck Jonathan’s plea for the lecturers to end their strike of over 110 days old.

“ASUU does not need any plea from Mr President, we are not asking for impossible things. The Government reached an agreement with us and we are asking them to honour it. It is so

If The Pay Is Good, I Will Do A Movie With Fathia –Saidi Balogun

Saidi Balogun is one actor who has been trailed with several controversial issues. Recently, he spoke in an interview on speculations surrounding his person and more. Excerpt below:

You seem to always get involved in one controversy or the other. Why is this so?
The grace of God has kept me going. I don‘t allow scandals to affect me. You need to understand that if

Burna Boy played at the New Afrika Shrine Felabration final last night Sunday Oct 20th and decided to imitate the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti by performing in his underpants.

And is that an erection? More photos after the cut...

The quietly publicized, Wizkid Live Abuja Invasion held Last Night. Folks in attendance were stunned with the number of people who showed up at the concert with Wizkid the headliner with guest appearances from label mates Skales, Niyola, Shaydee.

A police officer, Sergeant Oludare Ariyo, attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Special Protection Unit, Base 7 Command, allegedly shot a building engineer over an argument that erupted at a viewing centre during the match between Nigeria and Mexico on Saturday.

More facts emerged, at the weekend, lending credence to the claim that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may have bought the two controversial $1.6 million (approximately N255 million) BMW bullet proof cars for the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, amid the parastatal’s precarious financial

Obafemi Martins and Balotelli's sister welcome son

Popular footballer Obafemi Martins has welcomed his third child from his third baby mama. Abigail Barwuah, the older sister of Italian footballer Mario Balotelli gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday October 16th in Italy.

25 year old Abigail, who has been dating Obafemi since 2012, lost the first pregnancy we all reported last

In this interview with Joan Omionawele, Davido shares his experiences before fame came his way and opens up on his musical career, private life and plans for the future.

Before you became a big shot, what were those days of humble beginnings in the industry like?They weren’t easy – having to prove that you could do this, or that you could be big and sell records, and then not having

Daughter of Anambra State political godfather Chief Andy Ubah, Barr. Nonyelum Obiageli Ubah walked down the aisle with her beau, Anyim Ude Jnr, the son of Senator Anyim Ude.

The event held at the Conference Center in Abuja on 13th October, 2013.

President Goodluck has come under intense pressure to sack the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, over the bulletproof car scandal rocking the ministry.

The call for the minister’s removal followed the ministry’s confirmation on Wednesday that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority bought two bulletproof vehicles worth $1.6m (N255m) for the minister.

Congrats to Fuse on the award. Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG beat Wizkid, Ice Prince & Tiwa Savage from Nigeria, Spoek Mathambo, Mafikizolo and Liquid Deep from South Africa, and Bombino from Niger to win Best African Act at the 2013 MOBO awards which held yesterday at Glasgow's new Hydro Arena in

Lagos State government has said the Badagry bound carriageway on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will be closed to traffic between 7am and 12 noon today, to allow for construction of pedestrian bridge for the blue line rail project along the axis.

Disclosing this, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Comrade Kayode Opeifa, said the move was

D'Banj Finally Explains Why He Always Wears 2 Wristwatches At The Same Time!

D'Banj explained, in a very recent interview with HipTv, why he usually wears two watches at the same time, all the time these days. A style Davido and Naeto C have also copied. D'Banj said:

"No time to check time. Actually, it's cos I'm too busy, you know, always on the move, you know, one time

These two Nigerian girls who have been in trouble with immigration authorities in Canada since June 2012 after they were caught working in Walmart? The girls, who were students of University of Regina, had student visas which only permitted them to work only on campus and not outside. They didn't know working outside campus was not permitted under the terms of their student visas and when they were caught, they

Nollywood’s top actors, Funsho Adeolu and Yomi Fash-Lanso were celebrated at the Anchor Events Centre, Ikeja Sunday, October 13th, 2013.

The occasion tagged, “An Evening with the Emperor of the Arts” was hosted by frontline comedian, Gbenga

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, last Friday morning, October 11th, 2013, confirmed to Nollywood Insider that he was actually assaulted and injured in the fracas involving members of the Video Rental Operators of Nigeria (VROAN) and some Yoruba movie makers and marketers. The ace thespian said, “I was injured in the debacle but I would not like to comment further on it on the telephone.”

Nigerian Woman Killed Herself in Abuja After Sending Facebook Suicide Letter To Friends – RIP Asampete Fatima Usman The woman in question is identified as Asampete Fatima Usman, a graduate of the University of Maiduguri who lives and works in Abuja. Fatima hails from Hong city in Adamawa state.

According to sources, depressed Fatima sent out an apparent suicide letter to a couple of friends on

COALITION of Civil Society Organizations, Market women and students have staged a protest with placards of different inscriptions at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, over the continuous strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, alleging that the strike has increased prostitution in the country.

The group which noted that the strike was entering the fourth month appealed to the Nigerian Labour

Popular comic actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh who won millions of admirers to himself through his hilarious role in the Uduak Isong blockbuster, Okon Lagos had his traditional wedding ceremony with his missing rib, Idara Saviour.

PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur

The PDP also warns against the illegal use of the party’s name and images 

The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday welcomed the ruling of an Abuja court legitimising the Bamanga Tukur-led leadership of the party and asked all Nigerians to treat any persons referring to themselves as separatist leaders of the party as criminals.

The ruling party said this in a statement by its spokesman, Olisa Metuh, while reacting to an Abuja court

In a recently published story by a Nigerian magazine, the prevalence of scandals in the Nigerian movie industry was highlighted and it was noted that these scandals, which have become synonymous with Nollywood, have been perpetrated mostly by actresses.

Early Friday morning, popular musician, Wizkid caused a stampede at the 2013 Felabration event holding at the New Afrika Shrine.

Wizkid who had just finished thrilling the crowd with his performance at about 3:26am, asked his manager,

Varsity teachers remained adamant last night, saying their strike would go on, despite the government’s shifting of its position. The strike has been on for four months. More cash has been pledged for projects on the campuses. Besides, the earned allowances due to the teachers have been increased from the initial N30 billion offer, which the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) rejected. The teachers are insisting on

I was a little bit worried when I saw this hairstyle, as in how can a normal human being do such on his/her head. To me it's even scary!

The Public Relations Officer of the Shariah Police, Malam Yusuf Yola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano that the defaulters had been charged to court. He said that members of the Hisbah corps

My hubby loves to see me in mini – Chioma Toplis

Despite being the busiest actress in Nollywood,plus-sized actress, Chioma Toplis has continued to be an item in the industry. Since 2004 when she had her break in Nollywood, the busty role interpreter is not resting on her oars. Based in the United Kingdom, the fair- complexion actress who combines acting with her business of selling and buying has featured in many flicks such as Iraq and Iran, Zara, Sincerity, Deadly

Yoruba actor, YomiFash Lanso, was nearly mobbed by his fans at D’Rovans Hotel in Ibadan area on oneThursday afternoon.

Eye witness accounts had it that Fash-Lanso, in company with one of his colleagues at a fashion school in the area, was sighted by few students of the school and asked him and his colleague for autographs, but he

As the family of late Mr. Tunji Okusanya Snr, Managing Director, MIC Funeral Services, are trying to get over the tragedy that befell them through the ill-fated Associated Airlines plane crash that killed him and four of his workers, some unknown women have emerged claiming to have children for the deceased Okusanya Snr.

Nollywood actress-cum-singer, and CEO, Boobs display, Cossy Orjiakor celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, 15th October 2013.

Rather than throw a big party, Cossy had a low key celebration with her dogs in her house. As usual, the

It is no news that Lizzy Anjorin has it big in the movie industry. One of which was the success of the shooting of her forthcoming Movie titled "Kofo De First Lady."

Shortly after that, The Badagry Lagos State-born mother of one also went on tour to India, Morocco,

Rapper, 'Durosoke' singer and rave of the moment; Olamide is set to perform at a free concert this month. This event is powered by Koga Entertainment; the guys behind the Top 10 Mics franchise. Officially tagged “ONE NIGHT STAND” this live music showcase will also feature performances by Jaywon, Eva Alordiah,

Lol. This Cossy eh...but how does she manage to show off so much of her boobs without the nipples showing? Pic taken at Elegushi beach last Sunday...with Denrele and Bassey from BBA The Chase.

PHOTOS: Check Out The Interior & Exterior Of The N256m Bullet Proof BMW

It was reported that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority purchased two bulletproof cars worth $ 1.6 Million - N 256,264,417 (256 Million Naira) for the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah.

This has provoked public outrage, with 'anti corruption network' giving her ultimatum to resign. Check out

Nigeria's census chief has been forced to resign by President Goodluck Jonathan in his bid to please the largely Muslim north ahead of the country's 2015 presidential ballot in which he is expected to offer himself for re-election.

Black Diamond Entertainment boss Wande Coal clocks 28 today 18th October 2013. The superstar, real name Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe is known for hits like The Kick, Bumper to Bumper, You Bad and several

In this concluding part of the exclusive interview with Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, he explains to BODE GBADEBO, the reasons for his actions as a chief security officer (CSO) to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, his current engagements and how to end the Boko Haram insurgency in the country.

I was stunned when I got this picture. See me see trouble o, anything dey possible for this obodo naija. So women has started going to play and snap pictures with masquerade.

According to African legendary, we were told that masquerades are celestial/spiritual beings manifested in

According to one of the film critique, he observed that why should the role of school fellas be assigned to an older actor, to him it doesn't make sense, and I'm really agree with him. Read his statement, and the image cut out below:

"Nollywood should train kids for such roles not using old people to play young children. Plz stop behaving

Graduating magna c*m laude is a fete worth celebrating all its own, but what about when three sisters do it at the same damn time?! That’s exactly what happened with these impressive triplets, Bre’Andria, Cre’Andria and Dre’Andria Thompson! These beautiful look-alikes graduated top of their class with BS degrees in

Housewife Caught Stealing Meat From Neighbour’s Pot

A housewife in Sapele, Delta State, identified as Oghenero (surname withheld), reportedly got her fingers burnt yesterday, when she allegedly attempted to steal a piece of meat from a neighbour’s soup pot.

It was reliably gathered that the woman, a mother of three, gained access to the soup after the neighbour

Self-glorification is not new to Nigerians as a relevance-seeking strategy by politicians who have been left stranded at the bus-stop in the new scheme of things.

If that strategy appears to be failing, some adept politicians advise that you quickly combine it with self-righteous pontifications which you shoot at those in government. These salvos would, usually make you smell

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is set to star in an upcoming movie titled Hustlers produced by filmmaker Elvis Chucks.

Other stars on the movie include; newly married Nse Ikpe Etim, veteran actress Clarion Chukwurah, Foluke daramola, IK Ogbonna, Paul Sambo and Chelsea Eze.

This year alone, the Nollywood big madam has starred in over 10 movies.

According to Nollywood sources, Chika Ike is presently the busiest actress in Nollywood with several projects running concurrently.

In April, the busy actress got a whopping 5 million naira for shaving her hair for a role in Moment of tears

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