MUSIC: Xplicit (@MisterXplicit) -African Princess Prod. by Wisedon

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After dropping hot singles like “I’m in Love, Battery ft. Acharaman and I’m Single” Last year, Here is another one from the dance hall boss Xplicit titled African Princess produced by O’town hitmaker Wisedon and dedicated to all the beauty queens in Africa.

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[Music] Frank Edward ft. Gil – Fine Baby Sinach + Sinach Wedding Update

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Frank Edwards blesses us with a brand new self produced wedding song “Fine Baby Sinach” featuring Label mate “Gil”, specially dedicated to Love Word Records Songwriter and Minister Sinach who weds soon…

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Wedding Details

Venue:
Christ Embassy Church,
Loveworld Conference Centre,
51/53 Kudirat Abiola way,
Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. Nigeria.

Date/Time:
Saturday, June 28, 2014
1:30 PM at the Church Premises.

Reception & Concert
Follows Immediately after at
All Seasons Plaza, Agindigbi road,
off Obafemi Awolowo way,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Ceromony concert features:
Frank Edwards, Joe praise, Samsong, Ikiri Lawrence, Ada, TB1, Assent Tweed, Ur Flames,Chikancy PU, Victor Ike (Living Waters) and many other Loveworld
stars.

Happy married life Sinach!</

[Music]: Frank Edwards – Rocktown Anthem

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Seven tracks, one freestyle (prod by Masterkraft), One EP (The Greatness EP) featuring his Rocktown acts, studio session with Mr Incredible, M.I, multiple trends on Twitter, multiple stage performances & awards (around the country and world), unveiling his own HD headphones brand etc…. all in the first quarter of 2014. Frank Edwards has shown he is a very hard working and loves what he does.
The super Gospel act now releases a new groovy track titled Rocktown Anthem containing rhythmic conga drum rolls and guitar riffs. This track will get anyone up and dancing in the Lord. Turn your speakers up and put on your dancing shoes cos ROCKTOWN is IN THE BUILDING. Enjoy

Connect: @FRANKRICHBOY @Rocktown_Music @RocktownFM
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Peter And Paul Okoye Set To Have Their White Wedding Together In Dubai

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Peter and Paul Okoye of Psqure are getting set to storm Dubai for a double wedding in three months’ time, April.

Though the twin brothers are yet to pick a particular date in the month of April, they are quietly working on where, when and how.

“If all things work out as planned the two brothers would walk down the aisle together with their heartthrobs (Lola & Anita) come April of 2014 and we can confirm to you that except for some extraordinary last minute change of heart, the venue for the planned superlative wedding is most definitely Dubai.”

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The Headies Awards 2013 Full Nomination List

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Best Recording of the Year
Waje – I Wish
Brymo – Good Morning
Soundsultan – Natural Something
Jay Won – This Year

Producer Of The Year
Pheelz – Durosoke
D’tunes – Shoo Lee
Del B – Limpopo
Leriq – Like To Party
Legendary Beatz – Emi Ni Baller

Best Music Video
Clarence Peters/Jude Engees – Alingo
Sesan — Oliver Twist
Aje Filmworks — Gaga Cracy
Moe Musa — Azonto
Clarence Peters — Yes/No

Best R&B/Pop Album
Iyanya – Desire
Davido – Obo
Banky W – R&Bw
2face –  Away & Beyond
Flavour -Blessed

Best R&B Single
Capital Femi – Don’t Let Go
Banky W – Good Good Loving
Burna Boy – Like To Party
Praiz – Rich And Famous
Ese Peters – Omote

Best Pop Single
2face – Ihe Neme/ Dance Floor
Wande Coal ft Don Jazzy – The Kick
Davido – Gobe
Tunde Ednut – Catching Cold
Iyanya – Ur Waist
D’prince – Goody Bag

Best Raggae Dancehall
Waje – I Wish
Orezi – Rihanna
General Pype – Give It To Me
Baba Dee  – Go Down

Best Rap Album
Illbliss – Oga Boss
Vector – The Second Coming
Olamide – Ybnl
Remininsce – Book Of Rap Stories

Best Rap Single
Phyno – Man Of The Year
Illbliss X Phyno – Anam Achi Kwanu
Olamide – Durosoke
Reminisce – 2mussh
Phyno – Ghost Mode

Best Collabo
Phyno X Olamide- Ghost Mode
Naeto C X D’banj – Tony Montana
Lynxxx X Phyno X Illbliss X Ikechukwu- Eziokwu
Chidinma X Tha Suspect X Ill Bliss – Emi Ni Baller
Wizkid, Skales, Banky W – Baddest Boy
2face X Sir Victor Olaiya – Baby Jowo

Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Praiz – Rich And Famous
Ese Peters – Omote
Capital Femi – Don’t Let Go
Banky W – Yes No

Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Waje – I Wish
Niyola – Toh Bad
Seyi Shay – Itawo
Zaina – Totally Yours
Nikki Laoye – Only You

Next Rated
Sean Tizzle
Burna Boy
Phyno
Seyi Shay
Dammy Krane

Revelation Of The Year
D’prince – Frenzy
Davido – Obo
Capital Femi – The Year Of R&B

Lyricist On The Roll
Olamide – Voice Of The Street
Boogey – Sanctum
Phyno – Man Of The Year

Best Alternative
Blackmagic – Repete
Ajebutter22 – Omo Pastor
Sdc – Feel Alright
Jay Won – This Year

Album Of Year
Flavour – Blessed
Olamide – Ybnl
Davido – Obo

Artiste Of The Year
Davido
Iyanya
Wizkid
Olamide
Ice Prince

Song Of The Year
Olamide – Durosoke
Kcee – Limpopo
P Square – Alingo
Iyanya – Ur Waist
Sean Tizzle – Shoo Lee

African Artiste Of The Year
Mafikizolo
Liquid Deep
Sarkodie
Micasa

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FUTO Pulls From ASUU

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The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) at its 375th Extraordinary meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013 considered the directive of the Federal Government on resumption of duty by Academic Staff in Federal Universities and decided that academic activities in the University should resume immediately for the conclusion of the 2012/2013 Rain Semester.
 
Consequently all students of the University are required to return to campus between Monday December 2, and Friday December 8, 2013 while Rain Semester Examinations commence on Monday December 9, 2013 and end on Saturday December 21, 2013.
 
Accordingly, all academic staff are required to proceed immediately to their respective Departments to sign in for resumption of duty not later than Wednesday December 4, 2013.
 
  
Signed:
Orje Ishegh-Nor
Registrar/Secretary to the Senate

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Dennis Okike wins Gulder Ultimate Search 10

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Dennis Okike has emerged the 10th Ultimate Champion! He outsmarted Dr. Edmund Umeabuani and Ifunanya Onike in the waters of Usaka River, where the final battle among the warriors fervently seeking for the 10th symbol took place. 

On the final day of the search, the warriors got a message from the Council of Elders ordering them to pack their bags and make their ways to where they usually draw water. Chidi was waiting for them and gave them the next set of instructions. 

The final task was to search for The 10th Symbol.  

To do that, each of them would make use of a clue which would take them to two different locations to retrieve two pieces of the map that would lead to where The 10th Symbol was buried. It was a race against time and the last man to return to the next location after was evicted. 

Edmund and Ifunanya’s first clues led them to the Place of the Talking Drum to retrieve the first map piece; while Bobby and Dennis went to the Mud Field. Subsequently, Bobby and Dennis headed to the Place of the Talking Drumfor their second piece while Edmund and Ifunanya raced to the Mud Field. Edmund returned first, followed by Ifunanya. Dennis edged Bobby out of the quest when he beat him to the finishing line. Bobby was instantly evicted.

With their maps pieced together, the remaining warriors had all they needed to proceed to find the Sceptre. On their maps three spots were marked ‘X’ as possible places where The 10th Symbol was buried. Ifunanya was in the lead, having figured out the direction first. However her first attempt at crossing the river with the aid of a rope saw her falling into the water while Edmund and Dennis moved on. 

Edmund arrived first and headed straight to one of the spots marked on the map and began his search. Dennis joined shortly. Ifunanya had barely stepped in the river when Dennis raised what turned out to be a false alarm. All he had was a piece of debris laying under the river. The protracted search had the warriors glancing at their maps intermittently as Dennis kept digging up dirt after dirt from the river.

After many futile efforts Dennis eventually dug up the Sceptre from under a slanted palm tree in the river, and thereby ended the long search for The 10th Symbol. 

He was instantly inducted into The Order of Heroes as the 10th Ultimate Man by the Anchor-man, Chidi Mokeme.

They last night received:
DENNIS = 10 Million + Mitsubishi Pajero Jeep
IFUNANYA = 2,750,000 + 1,000,000 (last woman standing)
EDMUND = 2,750,000
BOBBY = 1,800,000
KUNLE = 1,700,000
TRACY = 1,600,000
TONY = 1,450,000
MARTA = 1,450,000
HALIMA = 1,300,000
MARY = 1,200,000
PETER = 1,100,000
EMA = 1,000,000

The governor of Akwa-Ibom state gave them 500k each for transport fare and the winner of the first ever fans edition, Kalu Kalu Nwalugwe was also given the key †o a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero Jeep courtesy of CFAO motors.

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Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2013 Nominees List

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NIGERIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (NMVA 2013) NOMINEES INCLUDE:

Video of the Year

Flavour – Ada Ada
Olamide – Duro Soke
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
D’Banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Chidima – Emi Ni Baller

Best Afro Hip Hop Video

Ill Bliss – I Am Sorry
Splash – Church Agbasa
Olamide – Durosoke
MI – Chairman
Phyno – Man of the Year

Best Hip Hop Video

Eedris Abdulkareem – I Go Whooz You
Pryse – Eleto
Boogey – Sanctum
Ice Prince – VIP
Yung6ix – First Class

Best Afro Pop Video

D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
Goldie – Miliki
2face – Blood on the dance floor
Alabai – Ogbanje

Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video

Davido – All of you
Waje – I wish
Patoranking – Alubarika
Orezi – Rihana
Vector – Follow Me

Best Pop Extra Video

Chidima – Emi Ni Baller
Kcee – Limpopo
Solidstar – Skibo
Davido – Gobe
Harrysong – Im In Love (Remix)

Best Gospel Video

Ada – Bobo Me
Henrisoul – Blow My Mind
Amaray – Oke Mgbidi
Kefee – Celebrate
Solomon Lange – Yabo

Best R ‘n’ B Video

Jennifer – Ifunanya
Capital FEMI – Capital F.E.M.I
Pelli – The One
Nosa – Always Pray for You
Banky W – Yes/No

Best High Life Video

Flavour – Ada Ada
i-Mike – Adure
Wizboy – Halima
Dr. Victor Olaiya ft 2face – Baby Mi Da
Iyanya – Jombolo

Best Afro Beat Video

Starboy – Caro
Black Magic – Confam
Henry Knight – Shako
Burna Boy – Run My Race
MGabriel – Eruku Lau Lau

Best Contemporary Afro Music Video

Xproject – Azuka
Dammy Krane – Xteristics
Sheyman – Paper
Skales – Komole
Jaywon – Catch Me If You Can

Most popular Nigerian Music Video in Europe

Dizzy – Jekin Jekin
Tipsy – Tin Geh Geh
Moe Logo – Pangolo
Dola Billz – No Gocking
Spice Vision – Today na Today

Best Indigenous Concept

Tillaman – Ori Owo
MGabriel – Eruku Lau Lau
Flavour – Ada Ada
Shola Alyson – Ife

Best use of Animation

DJ Sose – Obulu
Ketchy Dons – Closer n Closer
T-Sleek – Ma Wo mi

Best use of Costumes

Flavour – Ada Ada
Dipp – Balance for Me
D’Prince – Goody Bag
Tiwa Savage – Without My Heart
May D – So Many Things

Best use of Choreography

Iyanya – Jombolo
Timaya – Ekoloma Demba
TIV – What’s The Matter
Banky W – Yes/No
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense

Best Producer

EME Records
Marvin Records
Chocolate City
Kennis Music

Best Director

Clarence Peters
Squareball
Sesan
Mattmax

Most Promising Director

Unlimited LA
Matmax
Tyson
Catalyst
Paul Gambit

Best Editor

Mattmax  for Don’t tell me Nonesense by D’banj
Unlimited LA for Confam by Black Magic
Sesan for Sexy Mama by Inyanya
Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide

Best Cinematography

Ajeh for Alubarika by Patoranking
Squareball for Church Agbasa by Splash
Matmax for Don’t Tell Me Nonsense by D’banj
Clarence Peters for Durosoke by Olamide
Mr. Moe Musa for So many thinz by May D

Best Use of Visual Effects

Iyanya – Sexy Mama
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
Ice Prince – VIP
Morell – Oxygen
Danas – My Melody

Best Video By A New Act

Sean Tizzle – Shole
Mystro – This Kain Love
Charas – Gbege
Sym19 – Fine Baby Girl
Outrageous – Am In The Mood

Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video

Black Magic – Repete
Dazzle Ra Amen – Chinekem
Ese Peters – Omote
Shola Allyson – Ife
Timi Dakolo – Great Nation

Best Music Video by a Minor

Choco Girl – Ayo
G Girl – Young Shall Grow
Mya K – My DJ
Ozzybosco – Tinini
Whitney Wonder – Africa Unite

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Olawale Ojo Wins MTN Project Fame Season 6

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MTN Project Fame contestant Olawale Ojo has beaten five other contestants to emerge this season’s winner of the reality TV show.

Olawale who had an outstanding performance with Tiwa Savage came tops while Immaculate turned out to be the first runner-up, Margaret the Second runner up, Niniola the third runner up, Omolayo the fourth runner up and Roland the fifth runner up.

MTN Project Fame producers increased the prizes for this season as the winner was given N5m (instead of N2.5m) plus an SUV and a recording contract ,
the 1st runner up was given N3m (instead of N1.5m) plus a 2013 sedan car,
The 2nd runner up got N2m (instead of N1m) and a saloon car and
the 3rd runner up was give N2m cash (instead of N1m).

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The 21 Richest Nigerians By Forbes

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Forbes has ranked the richest people in Nigeria, with the top 21 in view. Forbes looked at the value of their shares held in quoted companies, the size and market share of their companies, the number of companies they own and its assumed value, the market value of their company’s brand and the impact of their companies on the Nigerian economy.

 1. Alhaji Aliko Dangote – founder of Dangote Group, Richest man in Africa and Richest black man in the world

2. Mike Adenuga – Conoil, Equatorial Trust Bank, Globacom

3. Femi Otedola – ZENON Oil and Gas

4. Orji Uzor Kalu – Slok Group

5. Cosmos Maduka – Coscharis Group

6. Jimoh Ibrahim – Nicon Insurance, Global Flee

7. Jim Ovia – Zenith Bank, Visafone

8. Pascal Dozie – MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank

9. Oba Otudeko – Honeywell Group Nigeria

10. Alhaji Sayyu Dantata – MRS Group

11. Umaru Abdul Mutallab – former Chairman First Bank Plc, Mutallab Group

12. Prince Samuel Adedoyin – Doyin Group

13. Dele Fajemirokun – Chaiman Aiico Insurance, Xerox Nigeria, Chicken Republic, Kings Guards etc.

14. Chief Cletus Ibeto – Ibeto Group

15. Raymond Dokpesi – Daar Communication, AIT,

16. Tony Ezenna – Orange Group

17. Chief Molade Okoya Thomas – Chairman CFAO Nig and other six french companies

18. Ifeanyi Ubah – Capital oil and gas

19. Leo Stan Ekeh – Zinox Computer

20. Fola Adeola – GTBank

21. Chief Ade Ojo – Elizade Motors Nig LTD, Distributor of Toyota cars

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Hon Patrick Obahiagbon “I’ve Spent An Hour Daily Reading Dictionaries In The Last 20 Years”

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Read Hilarious interview grammarian and current Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon granted to The Punch.
see below;

Why do you always speak ‘big grammar’?
I am not really consensus ad idem with those who opine that my idiolect is advertently obfuscative. No no no, it’s just that I am in my elements when the colloquy has to do with the pax nigeriana of our dreams and one necessarily needs to fulminate against the alcibiadian modus vivendi of our prebendal political class.
How did you start speaking in this manner?
It all happened when my father brought me a teaser which stated that good orators had ruled the world and you must have to be a feisty orator if you must rule the world. As an impressionable young man, I alacritously threw myself into the whirligig of improving my usage of words by amassing new words on a daily basis.

How do you talk to your wife, children and even your friends?
I relate with my family and friends very warmly and in an atmosphere of camaraderie, stripped of my confutational habiliment and gladiatorial homilies. I am a very peaceful, calm, level-headed and celestially attuned soul personality.

Is this the way you proposed to your wife, speaking high tech grammar?
Of course, the business of the day when I interfaced with my wife on matters of the heart had to be in plain Caeser’s language and you can decipher why that had to be so. The matter in view did not permit itself of sphinxian conundrum.
It’s a long time ago, so I can’t remember the exact words I used. We had a relationship for ten years before we got married. We’re looking at close to 20 years ago.

Did you write exams in school in these big words?
I used such words very-very freely in my exams both at the secondary school and in my university and little wonder I had the misfortune of my English results being seized intermittently in my O’ Levels. WAEC released my results for the other subjects and withheld my English result. This happened for about three years. Twice, I passed the University Matriculation Examination but I could not proceed to the University because of my English results that were not released. At the end of the day, it was released after the third attempt.

How many dictionaries do you read a day and how often do you read dictionaries?
I have read and still do read a vaudeville of dictionaries from Websters to Funk and Wagnalls, from Cambridge to Oxford dictionaries, from Black’s Law Dictionary to Encarta and from Encyclopedia Britannica to Foreignisms, etcetera. I developed my corpus of vocabulary by reading omnivorously. I have also spent nothing less than an hour daily on my dictionary for over twenty years. So, whereas the dictionary for most people is a mere occasional reference point, it is for, me a vade-mecum. It may also interest you to know that there is much to learn from our daily newspapers.

Was English your best subject?
My best subject in secondary school was government and religion and am sure that I was drawn to religion because, I now know as a student of Rosicrucian mysticism, that I was a student of divine light in my last incarnation. As for government, I just fell in love with the subject due to my early attraction in life to issues of political-economy.

So what did you score in English language?
English language was of course my hobbyhorse and passion but like I earlier asseverated, my results were constantly guillotined to my utter chagrin that I had to lapse into a jeremiad of lachrymoseim for a period of aeon. I would need to check the result again to be sure of my score.

Do you pray the same way you speak?
God understands all languages, my brother and I pray to God using any word that pops up. May I posit that the key points in prayers are your sincerity, purity of heart, walking within the compass and to what extent are you ready and worthy of receiving the benediction of the cosmic and the cosmic masters because as we say in mysticism- “when the students are ready, the masters would appear.”
Take my words my brother that more than seventy per cent of humanity don’t know how to pray but that is a matter for another day.

Do you know that many people don’t take you too seriously when you talk because they think you are not communicating ?
Why will I be perturbed from ensconcing myself in the palatable arms of Morpheus because people have deprived themselves of the cultivation of the regime of the mental magnitude? I read all the farrago of baloneys and vacuous bunkum from pepper soup objurgators. The spirit of animadversion remains their fundamental human right. It also remains an indubitable fact that I get millions and millions of requests daily from people all over the world requesting for my verbal mentorship which positive cosmopolitan reactions have assisted my equipoise and righteous sense of pachydermatous garb. I cannot put my nose to the grindstone daily and expect to be understood by those luxuriating in a modus vivendi, verging on pepper souping, goat heading, suyaing, big stouting and isiewulising. Has a philosophical wag not once pontificated that things of the spirit are spiritually discerned and that it takes the deep to call the deep? We will speak more on this matter of critiques and chichi dodo another day.

Why do you pull your trousers up beyond the waist?
Hahahaha….That trousers style is called Yohji Yamamoto. It was my own audacious statement to remonstrate against the pervasive tendency of Nigerians especially our youths that took to the practice of putting on trousers exposing their lower anatomical contours and I will do it over and over again.

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Principles That Made Dangote The Richest Black Man On Earth

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As we approach the middle of the year, leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners are looking for new and innovative ways to grow their brands.
Who is better to turn to than one of the business leaders of our time —Dangote Group CEO Aliko Dangote.

The principles that made him include;
Principle One: Manufacture; don’t just trade
Aliko Dangote started business as a trader of
commodities; he gathered business confidence and experience as he grew. In an interview granted, he openly admits that one of his greatest business moves was moving from being a trader to being a manufacturer. He summed it up by saying,
“Manufacture, don’t just trade. There is money in manufacturing even though it is capital intensive. To achieve a big breakthrough, I had to start manufacturing the same product I was trading on; which is commodities.”

Principle Two: Build a brand, and don’t destroy it
Aliko Dangote is one of the firm believers of the “Brand Power” and this is what he has to say about it:
“To succeed in business, you must build a brand and never destroy it. One competitive advantage I had when I ventured into manufacturing was my brand “Dangote,” which I diligently built in the course of my trading commodities.”

Principle Three: Start small but dream big
“I built a conglomerate and emerged the richest black man in the world in 2008 but it didn’t happen overnight. It took me thirty years to get to where I am today. Youths of today aspire to be like me but they want to achieve it overnight. It’s not going to work. To build a successful business, you must start small and dream big. In the journey of entrepreneurship, tenacity of purpose is supreme.”– Aliko Dangote

Principle Four: Have connections and pray for a big break
Aliko Dangote is respected for his strong network of business and political connections. You can build your connections and strengthen your network in the business world by increasing your corporate social responsibility, signing joint ventures and partnership deals, forming strategic alliances, attending business events and parties, making political donations and paying courtesy visits to those at the helm of affairs. To survive in business, you must strengthen your business connections and network. And most importantly, you must pray for a big break. Big breaks are very vital to entrepreneurial survival. In fact, I can hardly point to any successful. entrepreneur that wasn’t thrust upwards by a big breakthrough.

Principle Five: Believe there is money to be made in your country
Dangote believes one of the main prerequisite to building a successful business and ultimately becoming rich is developing a firm belief in your country. Dangote is a firm believer in his country Nigeria. He believes opportunities abound everywhere but it just takes a smart eye to see them. He encourages everyone to seek opportunities in their own country instead of
seeking greener pastures in other countries.

Principle Six: All work and less play makes Jack a rich man
“I enjoy myself a lot but I derive more joy in
working. I believe in hard work and one of my
business success secrets is hard work. It’s hard to see a youth that will go to bed by 2am and wake up by 5am. I don’t rest until I achieve something.” – Aliko Dangote

Principle Seven: Constant Learning
Aliko Dangote has already emphasized the
importance of learning new things, he is an avid reader who consumes books everyday, to be successful you must have the attitude of always learning and trying new things, you can’t stay in your comfort zone and expect to succeed

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MI Abaga Appointed As Lagos Ambassador For Energy

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Chocolate City Chairman MI Abaga has been assigned a post of Lagos State Ambassador for Energy. Not sure what the office demands …if na him go dey off and on light for Lagos.

It really is the era of the Chairman!

First, MI was named UN Ambassador for the Smuggling of Migrants. Then he became a Glo Ambassador and now, Africa’s rapper number one is the Lagos State Ambassador for Energy!
Congrats to him…

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MOBO Awards 2013 Nomination List

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The 2013 MOBO Awards Nomination list is out and Nigerian artists; Tiwa Savage, WizKid & Ice Prince had been nominated in the best african act category for the MOBO Awards 2013.

Right now we can bring you the full nominee list. See below

Best Newcomer in association with HTC
Daley
Elli Ingram
Etta Bond
Fuse ODG
Jacob Banks
Jahmene Douglas
Krept and Konan
Sam Smith
Shakka
Stylo G

Best Male Act
Disclosure
Naughty Boy
Rudimental
Wiley
Wretch 32

Best Female Act In association with Tresor Paris
Jessie J
Jessie Ware
Laura Mvula
Lianna La Havas
Rita Ora

Best Video in association with SBTV
Aluna George – Attracting Flies
Dizzee Rascal – Bassline Junkie
Fuse ODG ft Wyclef – Antenna
Laura Mvula – Green Garden
Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith – La La La
Rizzle Kicks – Lost Generation

Best UK Hip Hop/Grime
Akala
K Koke
Tinie Tempah
Wiley
Wretch 32

Best Album
Angel – About Time
Disclosure – Settle
Laura Mvula – Sing To the Moon
Rudimental – Home
Wiley – Ascent

Best R&B/Soul Act
Angel
Daley
Jessie Ware
Laura Mvula
Lianne La Havas

Best Song in Association with PRSforMusic
Disclosure feat. Aluna George – White Noise
Naughty Boy – La La La
Rudimental – Waiting All Night
Wiley feat. Chip – Reloaded
Wretch 32 ft Shakka – Black Out

Best International Act
Ciara
Iggy Azalea
J.Cole
Jason Derulo
Jay Z
Justin Timberlake
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Miguel
Robin Thicke

Best African Act
Atumpan
Bombino
Fuse ODG
Ice Prince
Liquideep
Mafikizolo
Seun Kuti
Spoek Mathambo
Tiwa Savage
WizKid

Best Reggae Act
Mavado
Popcaan
Sean Paul
Stylo G
Tarrus Riley

Best Jazz Act
Sons Of Kemet
Courtney Pine
Soweto Kinch
Jazz Jamaica
Lineage

Best Gospel Act
Guvna B
El-Marfex
Lurine Cato
IDMC
Sandra Godley

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Forbes List of Richest Artists In Africa. Don Jazzy No1 In Nigeria, 2nd In Africa

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A list of the Top 10 richest African musicians in 2013 has been released by Forbes in conjunction with urban music channel Channel O’. This list was rated based on artist Sales, Social -Media presence, endorsement value, YouTube views, show rates, influence, appearance in newspapers, investment and popularity.

Forbes/Channel O Top 10 Richest/Bankable Africa Artistes 2013 list;

1) AKON– Senegalese-American (Founder, Konvict Music).

2) DON JAZZY – Rank as Best African and Nigeria Music Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Samsung, Loyal Milk and MTN  brand ambassador, influential producer. Having produced Songs for D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and American Rap Mogul Jay Z on production credit.

3) P SQUARE – Ranked as Best African Music Group.  Featured on Forbes Magazine for Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, they fly a private jet.

4) D’BANJ – CEO of DB Records, Music Artiste. International music brand, GOOD Music, Def Jam, Mercury deal, Sony Entertainment Music distribution deal.

5) WIZKID – Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, international collaboration with Wale and others, performed twice on state with American Pop Singer Chris Brown, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, MTN ambassador.

6) 2FACE IDIBIA – Music Artiste. churned out 10 million discs and have at  least 7 million digital sale, UN ambassador For Youth And Peace, associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – Tuface Idibia Foundation.

7) ANSELMO RALPH – Music Artiste, Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, called Angola prince, owns a Perfume line, a clothing label, owns a multimillion dollar tour bus, a Sony Music African artist.

8) SARKODIE – Ghanian Rapper. Presidential Youth Ambassador in Ghana,  owns Sark clothing, a Samsung and Fan Milk ambassadors respectively in his country, Ghana.

9) ICE PRINCE – Music Artiste. Multi award winning Rapper, having  Six million downloads, owns 2 studios, One Foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani Foundation

10) BANKY W – Music Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award R&B and Soul winner.

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2013 Channel O Music Video Awards’ Nominees

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MOST GIFTED DUO/GROUP/FEATURING VIDEO
TEAR GAS – Wake Up
XTATIC/AKA & PRIDDY UGLY -Hit Em Up
MI CASA – Can’t Get Enough
EME – Baddest Boy
NAETO C FT D’BANJ –  Tony Montana (Bad Pass) Remix

MOST GIFTED NEWCOMER VIDEO
MONEOA – Is’bhanxa
LOLA RAE – Watch My Ting Go
KHAYA MTHETHWA – Move
VICTORIA KIMANI – Mtoto
BURNA BOY – Tonight

MOST GIFTED FEMALE VIDEO
ZONKE – Feelings
LIZHA JAMES FT ANSELMO RALPH – Vais Rochar
STL – Stella Stella Stella
TIWA SAVAGE ft DON JAZZY – Without My Heart
TOYA DELAZY – Heart

MOST GIFTED MALE VIDEO
DONALD – Over The Moon
Zeus FT AKA & TUMI – #DatsWasup
WIZKID – Azonto
AY/MARCO CHALI – Party Zone
IYANYA – Flavour

MOST GIFTED RAGGA/DANCEHALL VIDEO
BUFFALO SOULJAH – Basawine
KAAKIE – Too Much
JESSE JAGZ – Murder Dem
P-UNIT FT COLLO – You Guy (Dat Dendai)
RADIO AND WEASEL – Can’t Let You Go

MOST GIFTED HIP HOP VIDEO
AKA – Jealousy
JAYSO & SARKODIE – Pizza & Burger
REASON – Do It Like I Can
IFANI FT BLAKSUGA – Chocolate Vanilla
EL/M.aNIFEST – Hallelujah

MOST GIFTED R&B VIDEO
BANKY W – Yes/No
ANSELMO RALPH – Curticao
DANNY K – Brown Eyes
CHASE – Lonely
VICTORIA KIMANI/M.I – Oya

MOST GIFED AFRO POP VIDEO
THE SOIL FT ZAKWE – Linkomo
SAUTI SOL – Money Lover
2FACE IDIBIA – Ihe Ne Me
THE MUFFINZ – Umsebenzi Wendoda
DAVIDO – Gobe

MOST GIFTED DANCE VIDEO
KCEE – Limpopo
MAFIKIZOLO – Khona
FUSE ODG FT WYCLEF JEAN – Antenna (Remix)
DJ MALVADO FT PETTY – Jamaica
DJ GANYANI FT FB – Xigubu

MOST GIFTED KWAITO VIDEO
L’VOVO DERRANGO FT PROFESSOR – Palesa
PROFESSOR FT OSIKIDO & CHARACTER – Finger Prints
EES – Woza December
KABELO – Impilo
DJ TIRA FT BIG NUZ & JOOCY – Summer Time

MOST GIFTED AFRICAN (WEST) VIDEO
D’PRINCE – Goody Bag
ICE PRINCE – Aboki
R2BEES – Life (WALAAHI)
DBLACK FT JOEY – Vera
CHIDINMA FT ILLBLISS & SUSPECT – Emi Ni Ballar
P-SQUARE – Alingo

MOST GIFTED AFRICAN (EAST) VIDEO
AY/MARCO CHALI – Party Zone
P-UNIT FT COLLO: You Guy (Dat Dendai)
RADIO & WEASEL – Can’t Let You Go
SAUTI SOL – Money Lover
NAVIO – Kata

MOST GIFTED AFRICAN (SOUTH) VIDEO
DAMA DO BLING – My Eish
OSKIDO – Tsa Mandebele
BLACK COFFEE FT ZAKES – Take it All Off
PAUL G FT FABULOUS – Get Control
DJ DIMPLEZ ft L-TIDO & ANATii  – We Ain’t Leaving
KHULI CHANA – Hazzadazmove

MOST GIFTED VIDEO OF THE YEAR
XTATIC/AKA & PRIDDY UGLY – Hit Em Up
ZEUS FT AKA & TUMI – #DatsWasup
WIZKID – Azonto
STL – Stella Stella Stella
AKA – Jealousy
REASON – Do It Like I Can
MAFIKIZOLO – Khona
FUSE ODG FT WYCLEF JEAN – Antenna
ICE PRINCE – Aboki
R2BEES – Life (Walaahi)
P-SQUARE – Alingo
PAUL G FT FABULOUS – Get Control

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2013 NEA Awards, Full List Of Winners

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The 2013 NEA Awards were held yesterday September 1st in New York and hosted by Basket Mouth. Opening the event was Sean Tizzle performing on stage, Dammy Krane, Olamide & Phyno and more.

The moment of the day went to Olamide for scooping three awards as “Best Indigenous Artist”, “Best Album” and “Best Collaboration” with Phyno. Basket Mouth won Comedian of Year and gave it to Bovi. Finally, Iyanya took jabs at D’Tunes while receiving his award.

Check out winners below

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR
YBNL – Olamide

HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Kukere – Iyanya

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR
Burna Boy

GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Sammy Okposo

BEST POP/R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Davido

BEST RAP ACT OF THE YEAR
Ice Prince

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Spellz

MOST PROMISING MALE ACT
Endia

MOST PROMISING FEMALE ACT TO WATCH
Emma Nyra

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
JJC

BEST INDIGENOUS ARTIST/GROUP
Olamide

BEST COLLABO
Ghost Mode – Phyno & Olamide

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN FILM
Rita Dominic

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN FILM
Ali Nuhu

BEST FILM DIRECTOR
Tunde Kelani (Maami)

BEST TV SHOW
Big Brother Africa

PAN AFRICAN ACTOR
John Dumelo

PAN AFRICAN ACTRESS
Nadia Buhari

WORLD DJ
DJ Bayo (UK)

BEST COMEDIAN
Basket Mouth

ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER
Coko Bar

RADIO ON AIR/TV PERSONALITY
Freeze – Cool FM

TV PERSONALITY
Labi Layori

ENTERTAINMENT BLOG
NotJustOk

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Dilish Mattews Wins BBA The Chase + Her Chase

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Dillish has done it for all of Africa’s women!

The gorgeous Namibian started her Chase race as the proverbial underdog and was labeled everything from lazy, to a pampered princess. As the Chase rolled on however, Dillish quickly emerged as a very strong contender for the Chase title and won her fellow Housemates and Africa over, with her quirky, accented alter ego, aptly titled Princess Dillish.

The Namibian made sure to stay away from trouble and coasted through the Chase by taking her place behind the scenes. While her fellow Housemates got themselves into hot water, fighting and gossiping their way to what they hoped was the top of the mountain, Dillish remained grounded and maintained cordial relations with her fellow Housemates.

The only time the Namibian got herself in a spot of trouble was when she and her good friend, Nigeria’s Melvin, had a disagreement after she told her fellow Housemates about a relationship he was involved in, which was less than stellar. Dillish and Cleo proved to all and sundry that women are indeed a force of nature. The two hotties pipped their male counterparts, Elikem and Melvin to the Top 2 while, as well as their close friend Beverly.

Before the big news was delivered, Pebbles the fish surprised all and sundry with one last speech. “On behalf of myself and the other fish, I would like to congratulate you on your amazing feat. You are the specialest ladies in Africa,” Pebbles said.

However, one thing is clear! Last night was Dillish’s night and oh what a moment it was! As soon as the Namibian was announced the winner of the Chase, the Namibian broke down in a heap of tears at the realisation that she has a cool USD 300 000 sitting in her bank account. Yes Africa. She came, she saw and she conquered. In heels even!
Congratulations to Delicious Dillish!

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How I survived cancer – Vast of Bracket

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After seven months of undergoing treatment for Lymphoma, a type of cancer of the blood, in Platinum Medical Centre, Wellington , London , Nwachukwu Ozioko, popularly known as Vast of the singing group, Bracket is back. He returned to the country last week and was treated to a grand reception by his friends. In this interview,Vast who is still recuperating recounts how he battled with the deadly disease and came out alive.

How did it happen?

I don’t know what to say, but first of all, I want to give thanks to God. I was very sick. Before I went to the hospital, I attended a couple of shows. I wondered how I was able to perform at the shows because I was seriously ill. My partner, Obumneme Ali a.k.a Smash and I had series of shows and in a situation where payment has been made, I had no option than to grace the stage. We decided to round off our shows late last year in order to enable me take care of my health in 2013. But unfortunately, up till January, this year, we were still going for concerts. We even had to travel to Australia to stage a concert.

Then, I was visiting one of the hospitals in Lagos, and that was where I was diagnosed. They carried out all the medical examinations, and when the results came out, the Haematologist advised me to seek for further treatment abroad.

If you have travelled to America or any Schengen country within two years, you can apply for a Priority Visa and we were qualified to do so. We applied and within four days, the visa came out. We met a friend in the UK who introduced us to his brother who is a Medical Doctor. He assisted us and we met a Haematologist who advised that I should re-run all the tests again.

The only thing we didn’t do was the surgery which I did back home before I was diagnosed of suffering from blood cancer. After everything, they started with the treatment they called ‘Bone Marrow’. It wasn’t an easy one, it was very difficult. I thought I would loose all the blood in my body but thank God I survived it. After a week, I started having complications, I had to return to the hospital to have blood transfusion after which I felt better. We spent a lot of money. At a point, I was hopeless and was only praying to God for His mercies.

After the second chemotherapy, I started exercising because the doctor advised me to do regular exercise. However, it was after the third chemotherapy that the pictures I took while in the hospital leaked. By then, I was already bouncing back to life because I passed through the valley of the shadow of death. After the fourth chemotherapy, we shot a video, ‘Temperature’ in London .

I didn’t even know I could do that. I initially thought the cycle would be six but before the fifth chemotherapy, the doctor informed us that it was going to be eight. I got confused at that point and even doubted what they were doing. I thought they just wanted to milk me because it was expensive. My manager, partner and Chief Executive Office however encouraged me to complete the treatment.

I was only going to the hospital, then to the gymnasium and back to the house. After the seventh chemo, I was told to do a Lumber Punch- they would have to inject my spine. It was done after the fifth chemo and it was very painful. I thought I would be paralysed. I was told the Lumber Punch was necessary to prevent the disease from getting to the brain. At that point, our account was almost in the red.

Luckily, a friend known as Ugonna came to London during my third chemo and was moved when he heard that we had accommodation problem. He later gave us some money to look for one. Ugonna was the only person that assisted me financially apart from the prayers and encouragement of my fans and the media. I did the Lumber Punch and lost a lot of blood.

Two days after, I went to get another chemo. When one undergoes chemo, it kills both the good and the bad cells and flushes out all the blood in your system. So, you have to be refreshing. Imagine losing so much blood after the Lumber Punch and after the chemo. I was almost a dead person.My colour overnight. I remembered what the doctor told me that cancer is not the problem but the treatment.

After a week and a half, I started exercising, taking juice and everything that would help build my blood again. I was finally cleared from the hospital and I thank God for His mercies. A lot of people came to our house to rejoice with us when we returned to the country during the week. I want to thank them. The likes of P-Square, Jimmy Jatt, Dammy Krane, KCee, Chidinma, Illbliss, JMartins and many others.

What kind of cancer did you have?

I had Lymphoma. It is a blood cancer. When I asked the doctor what could the cancer of the blood, he said, nobody knows the cause for now. According to him, it’s like a situation where a dark complexion couple making a baby and the baby turns out to be an albino and if you are asked to explain why, you cannot tell.

I must say that when I was hospitalised, my partner was doing a good job. He would call the producer and they would make a beat and send it to me. He even made the chorus. I picked one of the songs when I came back and hit the studio. We did one of the tracks, it was fantastic. We did another song and it was good as well, all within two days.

During the seven months of your ordeal, what kept you going?

What kept me going was God. Before I went for the treatment, I saw myself dying slowly. We got the visa and contacted the Medical Doctor that attended to us. It was no doubt the handiwork of God. This doctor handles only cancer related cases.My family, my manager, partner and CEO were there for me. We travelled together. They made sure I was well taken care of, while my ordeal lasted.

Interestingly, when the picture I took while in the hospital leaked, I was reading the outpour of love, prayers and soothing words from my fans. Some of them even said, they would die if I die. Then the press guys were there for me. They were keeping tabs of my progress and informing my fans duly. All of these, did a whole lot in keeping me going. That’s why I got the courage and I know that it has always been God, my family, the media and my fans.

What have you learnt from your experience?

I learnt that life is very precious. No matter what you do and wherever you are, don’t look down on anybody because you don’t know who will help you tomorrow. Another thing is that you don’t have to be scared of death. You have to face the challenge. Live a normal life. If you are scared of death, you will die. At a point, when I got very scared, the sickness came in full force, but when I started picking courage, it subsided and I recovered.

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[Gist]: BURNA BOY GETS N10M FROM ALABA MARKETER

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Alaba marketer, UBA Pacific is said to have paid Burna Boy’s record label Aristokrat Records N10m upfront to secure the rights to market Burna Boy’s debut album L.I.F.E.

According to our source, Burna Boy’s album has been selling so fast that it has allayed the fears of UBA Pacific who was skeptical on paying such a huge amount for a new act. He reportledly sold 40,ooo copies on the first day!

In the last couple of years, marketers in Alaba have stopped paying artistes to secure marketing rights of their albums. They now prefer to split the royalties made from the sales of albums.
Well in Burna’s words, “Oro naira lan n so ni
sin’ (We are only talking money now).
Go get the album now!

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Channels Tv Embarrassing Me Backfired On Them – Interview With NSCDC’s Shem “Oga at the top” Obafaiye

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NSCDC’s Shem Obafaiye has finally granted his first interview. And in it, he revealed how his life has changed after his ‘Oga a the top’ saga – the shame, the joy and the fame that came with his much publicized interview with Channels TV.
Read excerpts of his exclusive interview with Theheraldng below:

What is your opinion about the Channels Television interview that brought you instant fame?

I have nothing much to say other than to bless God for everything. I thank God for all that happened; I thank God for my boss, his support and love. He is a good boss and I appreciate him. As far as I am concerned all things work well for those who love God and in all things, the Bible says we should praise God. The people that thought they were going to ruin me did not know that they would end up in announcing my destiny.
In the history of humanity, there had never been any human being that had instant fame like I did especially in a case that was meant to end negatively.

My brother-in-law in London is even so excited about the incident that he promised to assist me make big money out of this supposed mess. He had already handed the matter to an agency over there to trade mark “Oga at the Top.” But I just asked him to forget it.
There is no need for that.

Many of my class mates are in top positions in Nigeria currently, yet, they said I did not go to school. I can mention a lot of them here, including the Attorney General in Lagos State, Ipaye.

But why should I do all that. All the same, I give all the praises to God.

It was not the first interview I would be having with them (Channels Tv). After that interview we shook hands and I even gave them my complimentary card. I could see that they were not really cheerful. If there was any effect, it was on them and not me. It was the same day I met with Governor Fashola of Lagos State.

Theirs took place in the morning and I met Governor Fashola later in the day. Some people believed they were up to something, but I did not know. I was only being careful with words as a security officer. We apply caution in all that we say and do. It was a live programme, the whole world was watching us, so, I did not want to be too free.

But like I said, I thank God for everything. I blame nobody for anything; I see everything as an act of God. They believe they would use it to destroy my destiny but God turned everything around for me, for the better.

How did your family take the development?

The day of the interview, 16th of March, 2013, was the day my father was buried. It was as if it was designed to destablise me on the day of the burial of my father, but it was not so. It was three or four days after that they apologised and said it was not meant to embarrass me.

Channels felt bad because it backfired. Anybody that wants to go for an interview in Channels will be very skeptical now and henceforth. I just felt it was my time for divine announcement, so I did not take it the way they thought I would take it.

In fact, when I saw the T-shirt, I wanted to buy one. Some had thought that my transfer to Ibadan was a demotion, but they are wrong. It is not. They also claimed that my wife went to Channels over the issue. The question I asked was, to do what? She did not. The whole thing has only turned around to be God’s glory in my life.

What is your philosophy of life and how did it apply in the case of “My Oga At The Top” case?

My philosophy of life is to impact positively on this generation. I want to leave a legacy, a good and worthwhile legacy behind that will not make my family live or walk in fear when I am gone. I want to sustain my good name; and that is what I preach to my staff every day.

I tell them to be open-minded; be determined; do what you will do with your best ability whether people are there or not. Note that there are people watching you and your work will speak for you when you are not there. This is what I always tell them.

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[Interview] I Wish I Could Wake Up Every Morning and See All My Kids – Tuface

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Here is an interview Tuface Idibia had with theNetNg, speaking on the matter of marriage and his kids.

Read below:

At the launch of this year’s Star Trek Concert, on stage you said marriage hasn’t changed you. Hasn’t marriage changed 2face?

Actually it’s the aspect of me being a jolly good fellow that I meant by marriage hasn’t changed me but at least it changed me in the way that now I get to be more responsible, because it is a serious business, it’s not when I was a bachelor that I could just decide after a show to just chill in an hotel and sleep. There was one time that I even made up my mind that I wasn’t getting married.

So what brought about the change of mind?

I realise say I dey mumu myself (laughs). If you see the person you no fit run from am you go like am die so why you dey run.

So how often do you keep in touch with your other baby mamas?

As often as necessary.

But you love children, right?

I often wish it didn’t happen this way, but I can’t regret or make myself feel bad for what has happened. I wish it was different, and I wish I could wake up every morning and see all of them but that’s not the case right now. It’s not easy shuffling here and there to see them. Sometimes for weeks or months I don’t see them. Its not easy but as you lay your bed, so you will lie on it.

Your wedding was probably the biggest wedding that happened in the last decade or two, did you plan this right from the very go?

The funny thing is, that was the total opposite of what I planned to do. My wife and I actually wanted a quiet and peaceful wedding but unfortunately for Innocent Idibia, 2Face interfered (laughs). 2face and Annie Macaulay now interfered in Innocent and Uwana’s wedding. So, unfortunately when they say we no fit hide, yes we no fit hide. I actually thought I was going to succeed in making it quiet and doing my thing peacefully but as it turned out the people no send me for that matter

So when all that noise was happening, what was your biggest concern?

My biggest concern was that this was a serious occasion for me and I hope nobody is going to come and trivialise it and try to turn it into a bad thing, you understand. Marriage is a joyous thing but some people could turn it into topic of the day that people will then insult you saying different things. That was my biggest concern, for people to just respect it and know it’s a serious occasion for me and my wife, and not turn it into any debate society topic.

A lot of people said that Annie was the one behind it that she wanted a grand wedding after you had a little one?

They will always say that about the woman. Naturally, they decide everything and so it is natural for people to assume that. It definitely wasn’t going to be a tiny wedding but something not too grand.  If they say Annie wanted it to be grand, it’s not true because we already had our plan, budget and the number of people we were going to invite. It just happened that the number quadrupled, I mean even ten times the amount of people we prepared for.

I see you wearing your wedding band. How does that feel?

(Laughs) o boy, you know how many times I don forget am for house? Dem go con carry am come meet me bros see your wedding ring. Sometimes I’m somewhere and I don’t even think about it and then someone makes a comment about and I realise I’m wearing it. It feels good honestly especially if it’s with somebody that you actually know and understand. Somebody that you are comfortable being around.

Concerning your former relationships with the other women, what was the most important advice that your parents gave you?

The most important advice they gave me were just two words; ‘be careful’. Be careful in all aspects, be careful not to impregnate anyone, be careful not to mislead anyone that will now turn to a bone in your neck.  So many ‘be carefuls’, and that covers all. They also told me; search deep inside your heart to know the one that truly is right for you and when you do that, go for that person and don’t let the person slip away again.

Before, you used to wake up as a bachelor, but now it is with someone beside you.  How do you work around everything with your daughter Isabella having to go to school. Do you drive her to school or help her with her homework  and also help out in the kitchen?

Like I said earlier I wish I had more time and opportunities to hang out with my kids. I really do wish I had more time but unfortunately you know because of what I do it’s not always easy, but I try as much as possible to make out time. When I’m around I try as much as possible to be in that part of her life.

How was the feeling like when you went back for parental approval?

It was excitement but excitement with no surprise. They were excited that we had finally decided to make it official, but they were not surprised because they knew we had been together for a long time although we frequently broke-up and made-up.  So, it was excitement without surprise.

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha wins 2013 Miss Nigeria pageant

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22 year old Ezinne Akudo beat 20 other contestants to emerge the 2013 Miss Nigeria at the contest that held yesterday at Intercontinental hotel, Lagos.

The first Runner is Miss Celestine Queen while the Second Runner up is Miss Sadiq O.

The law graduate of Abia State University went home with ₦3million, a brand new car, and a trip to California.

Congrats to her!

Nigeria Sets World Record In Tooth-Brushing

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Nigeria’s Lagos State has shattered the Guinness Book of World Record in tooth brushing previously set by India by getting 300,000 students from 600 public secondary schools in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria to brush their teeth simultaneously at different locations.

In 2007, 117,000 students in India brushed their teeth simultaneously for one minute at different locations, thus entering the Guinness Book of World Record, a record that has lasted for six years.

In Lagos the students achieved this feat by brushing their teeth simultaneously for one minute across 326 multiple locations across Lagos State, with the main location being Teslim Balogun Stadium where thousands of students undertook the exercise.

At exactly, 2.15 pm on Thursday, Project Head of HEIT Solutions, Dr. Lawal Bakare, convener of the Tooth brushing Challenge Project, signaled on the students to begin brushing their teeth and called on them to stop at 2.16 pm.

Unilever Nigeria Limited, one of the sponsors of the event provided the tooth brush and toothpaste used in the challenge, while the Lagos State Government partnered with HEIT Solution to undertake the tooth brushing challenge.

Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Public Health, Dr. Yewande Adeshina commended the students for being part of the feat, describing it as historic for their generation, saying that there was need for them to pay more attention to their oral health, as doing so, would impact on their general well being and ensure they lived long.

According to her, the government explored the tooth brushing challenge as a means to build positive oral health behaviours among young people and use them to influence change in older people, while restating government`s commitment to the provision of affordable dental care, as a good number of health facilities had been equipped to demonstrate that commitment.

He said the new record is subject to verification by officials of the Guinness Book of Records after the report from all the locations is collated, upon which certificate will be presented as the official World Record holders.

Convener of the tooth brushing challenge, Bakare explained that school children were chosen for the project because they were still at a stage when they could embrace new behaviours and attitudes.

“You are the essence of this challenge, we gathered here because we believe that you are supposed to have better oral health. Most of you do not know that when you don’t have your teeth, you would not grow as you ought to, so we are trying to make you remember three things; brush twice a day, brush using the appropriate technique and visit the dentist regularly,’ he stated.

According to the Brand Manager, Unilever (Close Up), Mr. Kester Abiola, less than 50 percent of Nigerians brush their teeth twice a day as that was not good enough, adding that 17 percent of the population had toothaches due to improper and irregular tooth brushing, which he said, could be corrected with good oral hygiene.

“Unilever has supported oral health in Nigeria for over eight decades; its Close-Up brand was produced to meet the oral health needs of Nigerians. Unilever is 90 years old and over the years, we have continued to come up with products to ensure oral health of citizens, especially children. Close Up tooth paste is a family brand anytime any day and we are proud to be part of history making,” he said. [PM NEWS]

Ice Prince Wins BET Awards + 2013 BET Awards Winners full list

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Aboki crooner Ice Prince Zamani knocked out 2face Idibia, Toya Delazy from South Africa, Donald from South Africa,  R2Bees from Ghana and Radio and Weasel from Uganda to win the 2013 Best African Act at the BET Awards held Sunday evening, June 30 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Ice Prince had been nominated to this category in 2012 but lost it to Wizkid and Sarkodie.

2face Idibia is no stranger to grabbing international awards. In 2011, he shared this same award with the D’banj.

Full Winners List:
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown

Best Group: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Best Collaboration: A$AP Rocky (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) – F***in’ Problems

Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Video Of The Year: Drake – Started From the Bottom

Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom

Best New Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Best Gospel Artist: Mary Mary

Best Actress: Kerry Washington

Best Actor: Jamie Foxx

YoungStars Award: Gabrielle Douglas

Best Movie: Think Like a Man

Subway Sportswoman of the Year: Gabrielle Douglas

Subway Sportsman of the Year: LeBron James

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award: Drake – Started From the Bottom

Centric Award: Tamar Braxton – Love and War

Best International Act: Africa  – Ice Prince (Nigeria)

Humanitarian Award: Dwyane Wade

Lifetime Achievement Award: Charlie Wilson

FANdemonium Award: Chris Brown

In other news….
Happy New Month

[DOWNLOAD VIDEO] : Vector Prays For OJB Jezreel

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After the major public outcry from Nigerian music fans and well-wishers of veteran producer OJB Jezreel, the industry heavyweights are finally stepping up. I’m told the likes of Don Jazzy, 2face and Wizkid have gone to “see” OJB in person.

Kelly Hansome has just released a song “Save OJB”, and Vector‘s visit/prayer for OJB was even recorded by HipOnTV.

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The music producer and artist needs $100.000 (N15million) for a kidney transplant in India. To donate please see the acounnt details below – Babatunde Okungbowa. UBA – 1015075120. Thanks

Mo’Hits crisis crashed my wedding plans –D’Banj

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Dbanj has finally admitted how much pain the mo’hits crisis cost him – including his wedding plans!
Here’s what music superstar D’Banj said in a recent interview with Funsho Arogundade of PM News.

•When are you going to get married and have kids?

To tell you the truth, I would have been married if Mo’Hits had not broken up. The crisis really affected me and I had to start so many things afresh. Just like my mentor 2Face Idibia, I will be married and have my own kids one day

•How much do you miss Don Jazzy?

I really miss Don Jazzy and I miss the whole Mo’Hits crew. But are we talking about the engine or about the whole car?

•How much would you say D’Banj is worth now?

Oshee! I can tell you that Eja nla (big fish) is comfortable. But sincerely, I don’t know how much I am worth because I have not really taken my time to check. In fact, I don’t even want to check so that it won’t get into my head. But I must confess to you that God is really involved in my life right now.

2Face Idibia And Ice Prince Nominated At BET Awards 2013

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Nigerian superstars, 2Face Idibia and Ice Prince Zamani have been nominated on the Best International Act – Africa category at the 2013 BET Awards.

The BET Awards ‘13 will premiere Tuesday 2 July at 20:00 CAT on BET’s international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 13 million households in 50+ countries.

Hosted by American actor and comedian, Chris Tucker, BET Awards ’13 will see Hollywood’s biggest stars come together to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers in music, sports and film, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday 30 June.

Six African musicians have been nominated for honours in this year’s awards in the Best International Act: Africa category: 2Face Idibia (Nigeria), Toya Delazy (South Africa), Donald (South Africa), Ice Prince (Nigeria), R2Bees (Ghana) and Radio and Weasel (Uganda).

Previously announced performers at this year’s highly anticipated BET Awards ‘13 include platinum-selling and award-winning recording artists R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Miguel. Adding to the most exciting awards show yet, Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade was recently announced as the honouree for the Humanitarian Award, and Charlie Wilson will receive the prestigious Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award.

http://www.BET.com/betawards is the official site for the BET Awards ‘13 and features content on nominees and award recipients. The microsite site will feature exciting interactive consumer elements and include information for ticket purchase, events, schedules and registration.

Mercy Johnson talks about Nollywood and Motherhood

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We haven’t heard from you since you’ve had a baby, how is motherhood treating you?

Motherhood is great, it’s so magical and special. Taking care of my child and spending time with her is inexplicable and fun.

Any plans to have any more children in the future?

Yes of course, once Purity is a year old, labour room here I come again.

You’ve been abroad for a while, do you have any plans to take over Hollywood?

I don’t live abroad, I’m a Nigerian based in Naija. I only went to the US to have my baby.

There’s a rumour that you have a reality show coming up, is it true?

I love the Hollywood dream too but I hope and wish we could bring Hollywood home to Nigeria but, there’s no reality show for me unless Africa Magic is offering me one. My husband certainly won’t buy into it because he is too private. So what’s a reality show about Mercy Johnson Okojie going to be like without him?

Tell us a bit about who Mercy is when she’s not on our screens?

I am just a girl next door, actually, woman next door. I’m calm, humble, hard working and positive about everything life has to offer.

To read the full Africa Magic interview, Click Here

Meet The New Mr Universe Nigeria 2013

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The 24 year old Pius Marcus from Edo State beats 33 other male contestants to win the 2013 Mr Universe Nigeria which took place on Saturday June 1st in Lagos. Pius is a 300L student of Fine Arts, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

The new Mr. Universe Nigeria went home with a brand new Honda Accord and will represent Nigeria at the upcoming Mr. Universe Model Pageant in Dominican Republic.

More pictures below…

New Month Prophetic Release

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It was a Prophetic Naming Service last night (30-05-13) with Bishop Charles Uchenna of Lovebreeds Christian Ministries (Solution Chapel) and He made some bishopric pronouncements

*He said that June is a month of DELIVERY
*Delivery of pleasant surprises
*What we have asked God of for many years will be delivered this month
*We shall remain in good health
*We shall increase financially
*We shall have cause to testify everyday of the month
If you believe, shout a big AMEN!!!

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Solution Chapel is a living faith church situated at Works Layout, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
And “Prophetic Naming Service” is a service held in the church every last day of the month. According to the bishop, “It is called prophetic Naming service because as Kings, we don’t cross-over, the stay over to welcome” he further said that we are children of God and therefore we are Gods. So anything we call the new month, that they will become.

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New Month Prophetic Release

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It was a Prophetic Naming Service last night (30-05-13) with Bishop Charles Uchenna of Lovebreeds Christian Ministries (Solution Chapel) and He made some bishopric pronouncements

*He said that June is a month of DELIVERY
*Delivery of pleasant surprises
*What we have asked God of for many years will be delivered this month
*We shall remain in good health
*We shall increase financially
*We shall have cause to testify everyday of the month
If you believe, shout a big AMEN!!!

______+______+______+______+_____

Solution Chapel is a living faith church situated at Works Layout, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
And “Prophetic Naming Service” is a service held in the church every last day of the month. According to the bishop, “It is called prophetic Naming service because as Kings, we don’t cross-over, the stay over to welcome” he further said that we are children of God and therefore we are Gods. So anything we call the new month, that they will become.

Follow Solution Chapel on twitter @Lovebreedtweets
Facebook (Group): Solution Chapel (Lovebreeds Christian Ministries)

Big Brother Africa Season 8: (The Chase) Meet the 28 Housemates for 2013

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The 8th Season of Big Brother Africa is here, it’s tagged “The Chase” is on….

The official opening ceremony started with Khona being performed by Mafikizolo and later a thrilling performance from the Mavin Crew. Nigerian online personality and the host of the show, IK Osakioduwa arrived in all swag style on a power bike.

The first Big Brother Africa was in 2003 and 10 years later, Big Brother Africa still has the power to hold Africa spellbound.

As soon as the housemates were settled in the house, IK reminded them to start getting to know one another immediately because the first set of evictions is next Sunday. We can’t wait for the game to begin.

Wizkid wins African Artiste of The Year at Ghana Music Awards + Full Winners List

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Star boy Wizkid has won the award for the African Artiste of the year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

The singer posted the picture of the award on his Instagram profile.

R2Bees were the men for the night, with the duo racking up 5 awards, including Ghanaian artiste of the year.

The awards were hosted by Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) and songstress Eazzy, with performances by E.L., Banky W, Fuse ODG, and many more.

WINNERS:

Gospel Artiste of the Year =
Nicholas Omane Acheampong.

Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year =
Toffee Pon Tongue’ by Kaakie.

Hi-life Song of the Year =
Odo by R2Bees.

Afropop Song of the Year =
Antenna by Fuse ODG.

Hiphop Song of the Year =
Makaa Maka by M.Anifest.

Hiplife Song of the Year =
Life (Walahi) by R2Bees.

Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste of the Year =
R2Bees.

Hi-life Artiste of the Year =
Afriyie.

Gospel Artiste of the Year =
Herty Borngreat.

African Artiste of the Year =
Wizkid.

Female Vocal Performance =
Efya.

Male Vocal Performance =
Knii Lante.

Rapper of the Year =
M.Anifest.

Best Collaboration of the Year =
Kano Seyaa by Herty Borngreat and Trigmatic.

Group of the Year =
R2Bees.

Best Music Video of the Year =
Lonely by Chase.

New Artiste of the Year =
Kaakie.

Album of the Year =
Something Else by E.L.

Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year =
Life (Walahi) by R2Bees.

Artiste of the Year =
R2Bees.

JAMB Releases 2013 UTME Results

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.

The board, however, withheld 12,110 results for possible disciplinary action.

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, announced this at a news conference on the release of the results in Bwari, FCT, on Friday.

The registrar said after thorough processing of answer scripts of the candidates who sat for the examination, the board discovered some forms of malpractice perpetuated during the conduct of the examination.

“However, the results of 68,309 candidates from various centres are undergoing further screening to ascertain the culpability of 12,110 candidates’ results.“

A total of 1,629,102 candidates applied to sit for the Paper Pencil Test (PPT), while 15,008 candidates applied for the Dual Based Test, bringing the number of candidates to 1,644,110.

“The general performance of candidates in this year’s examination shows remarkable improvement compared with last year.

“Ten candidates scored 300 marks and above, while 127,017 candidates scored between 1-159 marks.

“About 40,692 candidates’ results were invalid due to either multiple shading or no shading at all. After processing all the results, the board also discovered that about 47,974 candidates were absent.“

The registrar assured the candidates that their results could be accessed on the JAMB Website: http://www.myjambresult.com using their registration numbers.

He said about 40 centres would be screened to ascertain their culpability and warned the public against Internet fraudsters.

“Information reaching JAMB shows Internet fraudsters are already telling candidates that their results could be upgraded in one form or the other. “

This is pure deceit, the public and candidates are hereby advised to disregard these fraudsters since they do not have access to our data.

“Let me once again state that candidates are allowed to change their choices of institutions and courses once only, this change has to be effected within two weeks from today. “

Ojerinde said the Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to take place from May 18 to June 1 and appealed to candidates to reprint their e-registration slips afresh to further ascertain their CBT centres.

Triplets Wed The Same Day

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A set of Triplets – two guys and a girl, got married same day.

Mayowa, Tope and Funmi Ogunsemo (1st, 3rd and 6th in the photo above) married their heartthrobs on saturday April 13th 2013 at the Shell Hall of the Muson Centre in Lagos. Their parents must be so proud!

Happy married life to them!

Top 15 Nigerian Actresses & Their Fees Per Movie

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People are always talking about how much musicians and footballers earn and often forget about our Nollywood actresses.

However an intense research conducted shows that female Nigerian actresses aren’t doing too bad for themselves either.

This is a list of the top 15 highest paid actresses per script.

15. Uche Jumbo. = N450,000
14. Fathia Balogun. = N500,000
13. Mercy Johnson. = N600,000
12. Funke Akindele. = N600-700,000
11. Oge Okoye. = N600.000
10. Chioma Chukwuka.= N700,000
9. Rita Dominic. = N1m
8. Ngozi Ezeonu. = N1m
7. Joke Silver. = N1m
6. Stella Damasus. = N1m
5. Kate Henshaw Nuptal =N1m
4. Omotola Jolade. = N1.5m
3. Patience Ozonkwo. = N1.6m
2. Ini Edo. = N1.8m
1. Genevieve Nnanji. = N2m

Touching Marriage Vows from 2face and Annie Idibia @ Their Wedding in Dubai

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It’s no more news that Nigeria’s most celebrated artiste Innocent Ujah Idibia wedded his long time love Annie last weekend in Dubai. The event was highly attended by countless Nigerian celebrities.

Below is the vow from the two lovers:

2Face’s Vow
Many years ago I was farther than the eyes could see.
Now we are now in that future
When I look into your eyes, I still see
You came into my life and you lit it up
Like the sun, like the moon, like the stars
All the words in the dictionary
All the words in this world can not be enough
To say what my heart feels for you.
But all I can say is baby, my heart is like a stereo right now
And it will beat only for you till death do us part.
I love you baby.

Annie’s Vow
My joy! My heart! My friend! My love!
I stand before you today as open as I can ever be, humbled by the light and love in your eyes.
13 years ago, I met the most amazing man on earth! I flew on the wings of that love, uncaring, unheeding! Believing firmly that you are and will always be the wind beneath my wings!
Life happened, oh yes Life happened but through it all my heart beat only for you!
My heartbreak became my greatest joy!
My strength! My life!
Day after day I am more in love with you!
When people ask me what is love! I say Love is right here! This moment! This second! Today! Tomorrow! Love is you! Love is real! Love is my eternity with you Innocent Ujah Idibia!
I give you all of me today knowing that in you and you only has this imperfect girl found perfection!!!
I do 13 yrs ago when I met you, I do 7yrs ago, I do 5yrs ago when we created our daughter! I do through all the blogs and tabloid headlines! And on this day, at this very second I stand in front of the world and I say I do take you as my wedded husband! I love you! I love you so much, so so much!!!

MUSIC: Jentle Jahgar -MAMA

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Arguably the “King of Covers” Jentle Jahgar is here with the much anticipated single MAMA, which is a song dedicated to every deserving mum around the world. 

Jentle Jahgar who has always proven himself to be a hit maker with songs like “Baby”(Pana cover), “Yawa”(Tekno Cover) and “Mad Over You”(Gospel Version) says this one was inspired by Mayorkun.

Be sure to play this song for your loving mum, grand mum and wifey anyday, anytime and receive their blessings.

Enjoy.

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MUSIC: The Mavins – JantaManta ft. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di’Ja

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The Supreme Mavin Dynasty (SMD) presents a new single – JantaManta featuring everyone on their roster – Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di’Ja.

The single was first previewed via Don Jazzy’s Snapchat and Instagram about 3 months ago, JantaManta serves as the fourth single from the Mavins.

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See the Cute Mini-bus Built by Engineering Students in Unizik

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According to reports, 7 Mechanical Engineering students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (Unizik) Anambra State, built this cute mini bus using locally sourced materials.
The mini-bus was built from scratch within the school premises.

I think it’s a Huge feat!
More of this from Great Nigerian Students!

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[Music] 2face Idibia – National Anthem

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Fresh off the epoch-making FORTYfied events which peaked with the hugely successful All-Star Tribute Concert, pop phenomenon, 2Baba joins millions of Nigerians at home and abroad in celebration of the nation’s 55th Independence day with an exciting rendition of the national anthem.

2baba‘s commitment to the Nigeria project inspires the need to reiterate the message of peace and unity riding on a stirring performance of ‘National Anthem’ composed by late Pa Benedict Odiase (MON).

The song is produced by Bolji Beatz, a member of 2Baba’s Tek band and producer behind the Afrobeat-inspired banger “Jeje” off The Ascension album (2014).

As Nigeria turns 55 2Baba hopes this song can inspire hope and strengthen belief in the Nigerian project.

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Malivelihood gives 2face a customized N5,570,000 wristwatch

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Michael Awujoola, Malivelihood who is known for gifting celebrities and government officials eye popping gifts on their special days, has customized a $27,850 (N5,570,000) Hublot big bang classic Fusion 18k Rose Gold White Dial with 2face Idibia Fortyfied design on it.

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The watch also comes with an alligator leather strap 45MM and a sapphire glass. Only deserving for a legend!

Happy fortieth birthday 2baba… You’re now #Fortyfied by grace!

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Wow! Tiwa Savage now a mother

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I’m happy to announce this!
Tiwa Savage just welcomed her first child – a son. She gave birth yerstetday July 21 at St Mary’s Hospital in LONDON

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Tee Billz shared this great news with a photo of the new baby delivered by his wife, Tiwa Savage on Instagram. He captioned it ‘Thank You Jesus’.
Big congrats to them!

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