Gists, Photos About the Leading Celebrities

• Korede Bello Shares Inspiring Story Behind New Song ‘Somebody Great’
• Praiz, Asa, Wizkid Lead 2015’s List Of Headies Award Nominees. See Full List
• Aww! Teju Babyface Shares Cute Baby Pictures Of Himself
• Photos That Prove Nollywood Actress, Adesua Etomi Is Nigeria’s Next Beauty Icon
• [PHOTO] Banky W And D’banj Cover Tush Magazine In Style
• Dr. Ngozi Okonjo – Iweala Congratulates Son, Uzodinma On Debut Novel ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Movie Adaptation
• Mercy Aigbe Gentry Goes Chic In New Photos For Prestige Cosmetics
• [PHOTO] Clarence Peters Gracefully Covers Mystreetz Magazine’s Latest Issue
• [PHOTOS] Jidenna Takes ‘Classic’ To A Whole New level With Breathtaking Ankara Themed Photoshoot.
• [PHOTOS] Empress Njamah And House Of Empress Kids Mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence With Stunning New Photos

Korede Bello Shares Inspiring Story Behind New Song ‘Somebody Great’ Posted: 30 Sep 2015 06:00 AM PDT Mavin act, Korede Bello took to his Instagram page to share the inspiring story behind his new song, ‘Somebody Great’ featuring ASA. Read what he had to say below, “I vividly remember listening to @Donjazzy’s beats with some of my friends and be like ‘Jazzy’s surely one of the Greatest producers that Africa has produced.’ I also remember buying @asa_music album when it came out – probably the first music CD I ever bought with my money. Listening to her message and her voice thinking to myself ‘I’ld love to work with someone as Great’ Now having both ASA and Donjazzy on the same soooong  makes me feel like I’m on the right path to be becoming #SomebodyGreat someday by God’s grace. Amen” See his post below:

Praiz, Asa, Wizkid Lead 2015’s List Of Headies Award Nominees. See Full List Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:30 AM PDT The 2015 Headies award nominees list is out and Praiz, Wizkid, Timi Dakolo and Asa are almost on all the categories. See full list of the nominees of the 10th Headies Awards below: 1. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review. 1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid 2. Eyo – Asa 3. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo 4. Bez – There’s A Fire 5. Cobhams – Do the right Thing 2. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review. 1. Don Jazzy – Godwin (Korede Bello) 2. Mastakraft – Wiser (Flavour) 3. Young John – Bobo (Olamide) 4. Shizzi – Fans Mi (DavidO) 5. Legendury Beatz – Ojuelegba 6. Cobhams – There’s A Fire (Bez) 3. BEST MUSIC VIDEO A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director. 1. Jamb Question (Simi) – Mex 2. Crazy (Seyi Shay) – Meji Alabi 3. The Sound (DavidO Feat. Uhuru & Dj Buckz) – Sesan 4. Katapot (Reekado Banks) – UnLimited LA 5. Baby Jollof (Solid Star Feat. Tiwa Savage) – Clarence Peters 4. BEST R&B/POP ALBUM A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single individual or group). 1. Bed of Stone – Asa 2. A.Y.O. – Wizkid 3. King of Queens – Yemi Alade 4. Rich & Famous – Praiz 5. Double Trouble – Psquare 5. BEST R&B SINGLE A category for the best R&B single in the year under review (by a single individual or group). 1. Heartbeat – Praiz 2. Baby Daddy – Iyanya 3. Say You Love Me – Leriq ft. Wizkid 4. Do the Right Thing – Cobhams Ft. Bez 5. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo 6. BEST POP SINGLE A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group) 1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid 2. Collabo – P-Square Feat. Don Jazzy 3. My Woman, My Everything – Patoranking Feat. Wande Coal 4. Woju – Kiss Daniel 5. Godwin – Korede Bello 6. Bobo – Olamide . BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE A category for the best Reggae/Dancehall single in the year under review (by single individual orgroup). 1. German Juice – Cynthia Morgan 2. Sanko – Timaya 3. My Body – Solid Star Feat. Timaya 4. Daniella Whyne – Patoranking 5. Cheques and Balance – Burna Boy 6. Bad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay 8. BEST RAP ALBUM A Non-Voting Category for the Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year Under Review. 1. Baba Hafusa – Reminisce 2. Street OT – Olamide 3. Chairman – M.I. 4. Above Ground Level – Modenine 9. BEST COLLABO A voting category for the best R&B, Pop or Hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos). 1. Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide & Phyno 2. Hold on – Joe El Feat. 2Face Idibia 3. Bad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay Feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay 4. Shoki (Remix) – Lil’Kesh Feat. Olamide & David O 5. Do The right Thing – Cobhams ft. Bez 6. Sisi – Praiz ft. Wizkid 10. BEST RAP SINGLE A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap. 1. King Kong – Vector 2. Bad Belle – M.I 3. Bank Alert – Ill Bliss 4. Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide, Phyno & Stomrex 5. G.O.D – T.R 11. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE) A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album. 1. Praiz – If I fall 2. Shaydee – High 3. Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well 4. Cobhams – Do The Right Thing 5. Bez – There’s A Fire 12. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE) A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album. 1. Waje – Coco Baby 2. Aramide – Iwo Nikan 3. Asa – Bed of Stone 4. Simi – Tiff 5. Yemi Alade – Duro Timi 13. NEXT RATED This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming act in the year under review. 1. Reekado Bankz 2. Kiss Daniel 3. Cynthia Morgan 4. Korede Bello 5. Lil’ Kesh 14. HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION A voting category for the best new artiste in the year under review. 1. Praiz – Rich n Famous 2. Yemi Alade – King of Queens 3. Skales – Man of the Year 15. LYRICIST ON THE ROLL A non-voting category for the Rap Artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album. 1. Ill Bliss – Bank Alert (remix) Feat. Ice Prince, Eva Alordiah & Phyno 2. Vector – King Kong 3. Reminisce – Baba Hafusa 4. G.O.D – T.R 16. BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street. 1. Reminisce – Skillashi 2. Olamide – Bobo 3. Small Doctor – Mosquito Killer 4. Mastakraft feat. Olamide, CDQ and David O – Indomie 5. Falz The Bad Guy Feat. Yemi Alade & Poe – Hello Bae 17. BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends. 1. Di’Ja – Awwwwww 2. Bez – There’s A Fire 3. Asa – Satan Be Gone 4. Adekunle Gold – Sade 5. Ugovinna – Rain On Me 6. Simi – Tiff 18. ALBUM OF THE YEAR A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges requirements of excellence (Songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity). 1. Rich n Famous – Praiz 2. King of Queens – Yemi Alade 3. Street OT – Olamide 4. Chairman – M.I. 5. A.Y.O. – Wizkid 6. Double Trouble – P Square 19. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review. 1. Olamide 2. David O 3. Wizkid 4. Yemi Alade 5. P-Square 20. SONG OF THE YEAR A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review. 1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid 2. Godwin – Korede Bello 3. Kiss Daniel – Woju 4. Olamide – Bobo 21. AFRICAN ARTISTE A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste or group with the most outstanding achievement, impact and infiltration into the Nigerian music scene in the year under review. 1. Diamond Platnumz 2. Cassper Nyovest 3. Sarkodie 4. Uhuru 5. AKA HALL OF FAME Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry. 2Face Idibia

Aww! Teju Babyface Shares Cute Baby Pictures Of Himself Posted: 30 Sep 2015 05:00 AM PDT Comedian, Teju Babyface proves he was such a charmer even as a child with his latest throwback pictures. See them below:

Photos That Prove Nollywood Actress, Adesua Etomi Is Nigeria’s Next Beauty Icon Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:30 AM PDT If you haven’t heard of rising Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi, you need to watch the latest series of Shuga, because she is about to cause a stampede whenever her name is mentioned. We’re so taken by her because her sense of beauty and style is so effortless and unique in its own way. If you like braids, locks, huge bangs, wild lipstick hues and fabulous outfits, Adesua is your girl! She rocks all these effortlessly. So, keep reading for proof that she’s got what it takes to be the next big beauty star. Just look at that! Her natural hair looks too good to be true. She killed with this one. She looks so edgy and chic. Why can’t we stop gazing at this picture? Those Locks + Hat + Lipstick = Perfection! Her natural hair is incredible. She knows the perfect chill out style. She really can’t stop flaunting those locks. She coordinates the flower with her lipstick, Genius!

[PHOTO] Banky W And D’banj Cover Tush Magazine In Style Posted: 30 Sep 2015 04:00 AM PDT Tush Magazine made its official release of its 11th issue featuring Banky W and D’banj the Ciroc Boys of Nigeria on its covers. The double cover magazine interestingly features two male personalities who against all odds have remained relevant in the Nigeria Music Industry allowing them seal numerous mouth-watering endorsements from local and international brands.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo – Iweala Congratulates Son, Uzodinma On Debut Novel ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Movie Adaptation Posted: 30 Sep 2015 03:30 AM PDT Former minister of Nigeria, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala took to social media to congratulate her son, Uzodimma Iweala whose debut novel, Beasts of No Nation was adapted into a feature film of the same title, starring Idris Elba. The proud mum took to Twitter to make this announcement. See her congratulatory tweet below: Beasts Of No Nation is currently being distributed by Netflix.

Mercy Aigbe Gentry Goes Chic In New Photos For Prestige Cosmetics Posted: 30 Sep 2015 03:00 AM PDT Popular actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry is a stunner for Prestige Cosmetics. The mum of two who was announced as the new brand ambassador for the USA brand in Nigeria three months ago, looks pretty and chic in the bold and colorful new photos. Shot by John Nathan, we love Mercy’s ‘beach babe’ look and envy her accessories by Sparkle Fashion.

[PHOTO] Clarence Peters Gracefully Covers Mystreetz Magazine’s Latest Issue Posted: 30 Sep 2015 02:30 AM PDT Ace cinematographer, Clarence Peters gracefully covers the  latest issue of Mystreetz magazine. According to Sesan Adeniji, publisher of the magazine, ‘arguably, we might say he has conquered the music video industry and film making might not be a huge task for him. Clarence Peter’s new movie”Hex”will set a new standard and direction for film makers.  ‘Hex’ is a horror movie which centers on five young people whose careless mistake haunts them even after a year’. See cover:

[PHOTOS] Jidenna Takes ‘Classic’ To A Whole New level With Breathtaking Ankara Themed Photoshoot. Posted: 30 Sep 2015 02:00 AM PDT “Classic Man”, Jidenna teamed up with All Things Ankara to promote “Nigerian Renaissance” in preparation of the Nigerian Independence Ball taking place in Maryland, USA. Jidenna will serve as the ball’s co-ambassador, taking place Oct. 17 in Maryland, along with philanthropist and model Jessica Chibueze. More photos below:

[PHOTOS] Empress Njamah And House Of Empress Kids Mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence With Stunning New Photos Posted: 30 Sep 2015 01:30 AM PDT Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Empress Njamah has released some stunning new photos with kids from her charity (House of Empress Foundation) in celebration of Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary. More photos below: