Grammy award winner R. Kelly has told the story of his life, while singing and talking, in a new video for GQ.
In the 45-minute clip, with a cigar in hand he sings about his hard childhood on the South Side of Chicago, how he discovered his voice by singing in the shower and how he started his career as a street performer.
Watch the video below:
Back in November last year, news made rounds that Toyin Aimakhu was dating the CEO of Ebony Films, Seun Egbede, but the actress vehemently denied it.
Now, fast forward to 2016 and in a conversation with one of her fans, the Yoruba actress admitted to being in a relationship with Seun Egbede.
Asked by a fan if she dated Seun Egbede, the actress gave an emphatic, “Yes.”
Toyin separated from her husband Adeniyi Johnson last year over infidelity issues.
Eccentric singer, Terry G is out with the video to his latest single “Nonsense”.
Shot in Lagos, Nigeria and directed by Alien & Lucas Reid, this video would totally make your day.
Watch below:
Chocolate City and EbonyLife TV have announced a strategic partnership called ‘Chocolate City Unsigned’, a genuine homegrown reality TV show created to search for the next Africa’s biggest music star, spearheaded by Chocolate City, one of Africa’s biggest indigenous record labels, and EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network and production powerhouse.
Speaking at the press conference at the Wheatbaker in Lagos yesterday, Jude M.I Abaga CEO/President of Chocolate City Music said the show was aimed at walking ‘the public through the process of making a star with the help of Ebony life’.
Mo Abudu, CEO of Ebonylife TV who also spoke at the press briefing said: ”The unique selling point of the show is the fact it is homegrown”.
Charly Boy penned a touching letter to his wife, Diane Oputa a.k.a Lady D as she becomes a year older today, 29th January professing his love.
Read his piece below:
My Dearest Diane, Like joke like joke we both are getting older. Today is your birthday and once again I can’t help but to celebrate you in the open, what I have always done for the past 37yrs of our married life. Celebrating our extraordinary life together. I hope that our togetherness over the years have taught some people about perseverance, tolerance, discipline and love.
You know our marriage has not been a bed of roses like that, but we have stayed loyal together through all kinds of terrible weather, never strayed, through all the challenges, battling so many winches and wizards, through tick and thin, even in poverty and great hopelessness. I have been our soldier, protecting this fragile thing called marriage. E no easyooooooooo.
Thank you for standing by me through all my bullshit, my ignorance and my mood swings, the fact is that I can never live with anyone like me but you have managed to survive 37yrs of me. Sometimes am not sure I deserve you, some other times I feel I could have done better or you could have done better. However, I trust that you have the stomach to still tolerate us for another 37yrs.
Frankly, after 3 failed marriages, so many krugeegee waka, I think God did indeed bless me with you. You know it’s not all the time that I will be sweet and romantic like you would like me to be, because sometimes my eyes dey see pepper for this nonsensical environment. However, one thing you can take to the bank is that am serving “Life” with you.
You have taught me that marriage isn’t about how compatible couples are but how they deal with their incompatibility. You are one of the things in my life that I got right, my ultimate merit badge. I know what your life here means to me, it’s been like a blessing sent from God that I can truly see. God through you has shown me who I need to be.
Thank you my wife and a very Happy BirthDay to you, may we never grow old. If no be YOU, Na who. Your Loyal Mugu( for life ) Charly.
President of the Actors Guild Of Nigeria (AGN), Ibinabo Fiberesima might be looking at five years in jail anytime soon.
The Lagos state Court of Appeal has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima-Egbuka, challenging the judgement of a Lagos High Court which sentenced her to five years imprisonment for the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj.
Ibinabo Fibersima was sentenced to five years imprisonment by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi of a Lagos state High Court for reckless driving which caused the death of Dr. Giwa Suraj in a car accident along the Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos on February 26th 2006.
But, dissatisfied by the ruling of the High court, Ibinabo Fiberesima filed an appeal through her counsel, challenging the decision of the Lagos state high court to quash a N100, 000 fine without prison time, given to her by an Igbosere High Court. Still not satisfied by the judgement of the Magistrate court, the Lagos state government then approached the High Court who quashed the verdict of the Magistrate court and sentenced Ibinabo to 5 years imprisonment.
The actress who has been slammed with a five-year sentence which she challenged at the Court of Appeal, asking that they revert to the Magistrate Court ruling and has now appealed the judgement of the High court.
At the hearing of the appeal today January 28th, the appellate court presided over by Justice Ndukwe-Anyanwu, reserved judgement in the appeal after counsel adopted their written addresses.
The court directed that Ibinabo who was not in court, should be present when judgement is to be delivered, adding that the date of judgment would be communicated to the parties.
Nollywood actress, Linda Ejiofor is fast becoming a fashion icon. The tinsel star recently stepped out rocking a Fela inspired dress.
She paired her look with a white heel and simple gold band.
Celebrity fashion designer and stylist, Abbyke Domina has released photos from her 2016 Luxe Lace Collection featuring Nollywood actress Annie Idibia.
Annie stuns in different lace fabrics as she poses for a series of shots.
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Singer, Waje shared a photo of herself looking fresh faced without makeup and captioned the photo, “Freshed face don’t care”.
2016 is really a drama filled year as Nollywood stars have also jumped in on the latest trend, calling each other out!
So, Nollywood actress, Chioma Apotha shared a photo of herself along with Uche Jombo, Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma McDermott and other actresses along with the words ‘Sometimes, Sisters are not really sisters!’
Sometimes…sisters aren’t REALLY sisters! #2016MindingMyOwnBusiness #StayingOnMyLane #MovingOn http://pic.twitter.com/xsToksg4nb
— Chioma Akpotha (@Omakpotha) January 28, 2016
The reason for her action is unknown, but all the actresses in the picture didn’t find it funny and have all responded to the tweet:
@chiomakpotha NO WORDS! https://t.co/NSbycBin1d
— Uche Jombo Rodriguez (@uchejombo) January 28, 2016
Shaking my head to all these rubbish I’m seeing @ufuomaMcDermott @omonioboli @blessingegbe
— Uche Jombo Rodriguez (@uchejombo) January 28, 2016
Really… #WhatAWayToMindYourBusiness https://t.co/mYvctIn7Hc
— ufuoma McDermott (@ufuomaMcDermott) January 28, 2016
See trouble o…too early in the year for this please!!!!!!! https://t.co/UNw6nxD0hR
— ufuoma McDermott (@ufuomaMcDermott) January 28, 2016
Simple! https://t.co/10ft5rF4tE
— ufuoma McDermott (@ufuomaMcDermott) January 28, 2016
Dont mind them”@uchejombo: Shaking my head to all these rubbish I’m seeing @ufuomaMcDermott @omonioboli @blessingegbe“
— thelmamicheal (@thelmamicheal) January 28, 2016
African reggae/dancehall singing sensation, Patoranking has just inked a deal with Lagos Marathon 2016.
The “Make Am” star took to his official instagram account to share the news.
He wrote; “Signed and sealed…Lagos city Marathon 2016 come let’s run #Makeam #GOE2016 #Whayasay!!!”
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Sony Music Entertainment has released an official statement regarding the addition of Nigerian singer- Davido, to its roster.
The one-week late press statement which was released via PR news wire, a New York based agency, takes the pressure off the star, whose fans have wondered why there was no official statement from the global company.
Read full statement below:
“Sony Music Entertainment have signed accomplished musician Davido to a groundbreaking global agreement. The deal was inked at the Sony Music offices in New York and will see the American-born Nigerian recording artist release his highly anticipated sophomore album later this year.”
“In Africa, Davido is a bonafide superstar. After relocating to Nigeria from the United States aged 19, Davido set up HKN records alongside his brother and independently released the first song he ever recorded entitled, ‘Back When’. The track was an instant success and propelled Davido to national stardom as he followed this with the release of his second single and pan-African smash hit, ‘Dami Duro’. This track became one of the biggest airplay records not just on radio in Nigeria but across the continent, catapulting him to superstar status and making him one of the most sought-after artists to collaborate with widening his huge fan base and media support.”
“His debut album, ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ was released in 2012 to critical acclaim earning him countless award nominations and accolades including two MTV Africa Music Awards and the 2014 BET Award for ‘Best African Act’. A world tour followed which saw Davido perform to sell-out venues across Africa,Paris, New York and London. Today, Davido enjoys a massive social media following with a combined number of over 6 million followers across all his platforms.”
“This deal represents a step forward for Sony Music Entertainment as it grows its roots in Africa. Announcing its official presence in Lagos, Nigeria verifies Sony Music Entertainment’s decision to pursue new business via the introduction of on-the-ground operating entities in an expanded number of markets in the region. The timing of the decision is based on the convergence of a number of positive indicators in Africa’s economy and positive signs in the music industry. Davido is a shining example of this.”
“Sean Watson, Managing Director, Sony Music Entertainment Africa stated, “Working with incredible talent like Davido heralds a new era for Sony Music Entertainment Africa on the continent. We couldn’t be prouder of our partnership with Davido and we are extremely keen to support his vision to succeed at the highest level in our industry.”
Adam Granite, President, Northern and Eastern Europe and Africa commented.
“We are thrilled to welcome Davido into the Sony Music family. We are very much looking forward to bringing one of Africa’sbiggest stars to the world. We are also excited to partner with Kamal Ajiboye, Davido’s manager as well as Efe Ogbeni, who will be executive producing the album on our behalf.”
“Music is the universal language that unites and betters the world. It’s always been my dream to take my music and culture to all corners of the world so I’m blessed to be partnering with Sony Music Entertainment on this next chapter. My number one aim is to make my fans and Africa proud,” Davido said.
Last week former Plantashun Boiz star Blackface, took to Twitter to reveal Wizkid stole his music ideas and also dragged his fellow music partner, 2Baba into his alleged intellectual property theft.
Blackface who made a return to the music scene with a new single titled Killah in which he accused Starboy artiste Wizkid of stealing songs from him launched another series of accusations against former group member 2Baba Idibia, claiming the singer also stole his song.
2Baba has eventually cleared the air on the issue when he was interviewed on Channels TV, where he described the incident as unfortunate.
According to him,
“We will trash the whole matter but I got nothing but love and respect for him and it is just so unfortunate that he is coming at me like that,” he said.
