GOVERNMENT BANNED FUELING POVERTY DOCUMENTRY WINS AT AMAA 2013    Despite its ban on April 8, by The Nigerian Film and Censors Board NFVCB, on condition of being highly provocative and having tendency to incite and encourage public disorder and undermine National security, irrespective of this the organizers of the African Movie Academy Awards on Saturday night in Bayelsa State, the President own state declared the film, Fuelling Poverty, Winner of the Best Documentary of the 2013 edition.    It event hall turned elated...

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LISTEN WELL, OUR NONSENSE MAKES SENSE -BANNY “OGIDIGA”

  Olayinka Abaniwonda popularly known as Banny  Fasta Foster, is an artiste who has carved a niche for himself with his hit banger “Oskambo” . He sings Afro hiphop/ dancehall. In this interview with OREDOLA ADEOLA he bares his mind on the controversy surrounding dancehall music and his deal with the makers of the popular liquor; OGIDIGA. WHY DID YOU DO THE SONG OGIDIGA?   I actually did the song for its end users on the...

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ARMY BOOTED THREE MALE TOURISTS OUT OF SAUDI ARABIA- FOR BEING TOO HANDSOME

  Saudi Arabia's Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices deported three men, all delegates from the United Arab Emirates in town for the Jenadrivah Heritage and Cultural Festival , because the commission was afraid women would get naked and writhe in the streets at the very thought of throwing themselves on these tempters.   That, or as some are speculating, because Saudi Arabia wanted to punish the UAE for...

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CONTROVERSY TRAILS MANDELA’S CHILDREN KIM-STYLED REALITY SHOW

 Swati Dlamini and Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway.Mandela .                Amid growing controversy over attempts by Nelson Mandela's children to capitalize off his legacy, two granddaughters launch Kardashian-style reality show.   In the first few minutes of South Africa’s newest reality TV show, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters squabble about a boyfriend, berate a shop assistant and visit their...

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SAGGY PANTS BANNED IN FLORIDA

          Pants on the ground? Pull them up fast if you’re in Louisiana’s Terrebonne Parish, where a new law bans the low-slung, undies-exposing jeans look popularized by hip-hop culture. Terrebonne Parish City Council of Florida on Wednesday  prohibits people from wearing pants, the council put a ban on the longstanding fashion trend that hang below the waist in public, exposing underwear...

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MOVIE LOVERS SET FOR “ROAD TO STARDOM

               Road to Stardom will soon hit the stands according to the management of entertainment outfit, Platinum Kreations which said that it is throwing its weight behind it because of its richness in all facets of life.    Creative Director of PK, Onwuka Onyekao, who was also the Production manager on set, “For us at PK our passion is to create world-class TV content and...

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TOLU ONIRU TO HOST NIGERIA X-FACTOR

                         Popular On Air Personalty at urban radio The BEAT FM Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru has been chosen as the host of the show. X Factor sponsored by Nigeria Telecommunication giant, Globacom in a new reality TV singing competition designed to discover new talents which are open to all ages, sex and styles.    Judges for the show will be Chocolate City...

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IS SHE STILL THE EVANGELIST WE KNOW?

                       Nollywood actress turned Evangelist, Evang. Eucharia Anunobi, was caught recently at a evebt recently where she dressed like a street girl. She has been telling who ever cares to listen that she has changed her old ways since she was ordained an Evangelist in a Lagos church.   Eucharia Anunobi , a single mother after her divorce with her estranged...

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   Ara-Loba  a charity concert with command performance of  a stage play, ADE-IRE(The tragedy of Absolute Power) written by Ahmed Yerima  will hold on Friday 19,April 2013, at the main auditorium of the University of Lagos. It is an annual event in celebration of culture and creativity, and is at its sixth edition, Legendaire Theatre is co-presenting.    According to Tony Biyi Boyede, the director of THEATRE...

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AFRICAMAGIC ‘UNSCRPTS’ NOLLYWOOD HUNK, JIM IYKE!

For those who love or loathe him, James Ikechukwu Asomugha, aka Jim Iyke,  remains a superstar. And this he has demonstrated in many facets of life. Now, for the first time ever, he is inviting DStv audiences into his world to get to know the man behind the headlines, thanks to his new reality TV series  JIM IYKE: UNSCRIPTED! From April 18, by simply tuning in to AfricaMagic Entertainment, you can get an up close and exclusive look...

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MAMA AWERO’S  50 YEARS ON STAGE…… My Parents Wanted Me to Join Customs Madam Lanre Hassan Adeshina (Mama Awero) is one name that no one can ignore in the Nigerian showbiz industry having been there from its inception and still waxing strong. Fifty years on, she shares her experience, challenge and success with OREDOLA ADEOLA. In this interview. HOW IT ALL STARTED     Hmm… it all started at a tender age, when I was in school,...

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I BELIEVE MY DISABILITY IS A PLUS FOR GREATNESS – MAN OF GOD(M.O.G)

Prince Emmanuel Benson(M.O.G) and his parents  The intriguing life of Prince Emmanuel Benson a.k.a Man of God (MOG) who was born with disability remains a miracle to behold. This gospel artiste, writer and a motivational speaker recently opened up on his life, dreams and visions. In this interview with OREDOLA ADEOLA , excerpt. WHO IS MAN OF GOD My name is Prince Emmanuel Benson Okungae, I was born 33 years ago into the family of Engr....

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TUNDE JOSEPH SEALS SECOND YEAR SHOW

E-Zone Africa has once again celebrated one of its fast rising contemporary Afro-hiphop artistes, Tunde Joseph, on Good Friday. Tunde Joseph was joined by his colleagues in the music industry to celebrate his sixteen years the professional radder. The show which was tagged ” Tunde Joseph and The Malaikas On The Run-Way”, took the form of Music Meets Run-way concept, where Fashion designers and Artistes  strutted the run-way to showcase their...

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NIGERIAN IDOL 3 Moses, Debbie Rise Sing Their Hearts Out as Nigerian Idol 3 Climaxes … Banky thrills audience

 Lagos, Nigeria, 09 March, 2013, Sunday night opened with a first-time ever duet performed by the two final contestants in the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 3, Debbie Rise and Moses the top 2 performed Cyndi Lauper’s Time after Time and went on to perform three songs each. Guest judge on the show was King of Nigerian Soul music, Banky W. It was an emotional moment, as friends and family members of the two contestants were present...

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WILLIAMS COSBY LASHED OUT ON AMERICAN PARENTS Dr. William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr, 76 years old American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, has lashed out on parent who would rather tolerance their children than giving them sound education. This is according to him   “They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English. I can't even talk the way these people talk:  Why...

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