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• Olumide Bakare’s Condition Worsens. Needs Millions To Survive
• I Am Single – Rihanna Says She Has No Time For A Steady Relationship
• I Am An Actor From Ghana , Not A Ghanaian Actor – Majid Michael
• The Rise And Rise Of Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
• Fred Amata Gunning For President Directors Guild Of Nigeria
• [PHOTOS] Annie Idibia, Harrysong, 2Baba, Others At Ubi Franklin’s Birthday Party
• I Have Every Right To Wear A Nose Ring – Eniola Badmus
• [PHOTOS] Behind The Scenes: D’banj ‘Emergency’ Video Shoot
• Peter Okoye And Samuel Eto’o Dapper In New Photos
• American Born Rapper Wale Proves He’s A ‘Typical Naija Boy’ With This Epic Tweet

Olumide Bakare’s Condition Worsens. Needs Millions To Survive Posted: 04 Feb 2016 07:00 AM PST Veteran actor, Olumide Bakare’s health is reported to be worsening. According to Yorubamoviegist.com Olumide Bakare’s ailment is not in anyway improving as it gets worse everyday. The actor who was rushed to the University College Teaching Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Oyo State-after the heart related disease which he suffered and survived in 2013 resurfaced last week needs millions of Naira to survive the ailment. It was reported that the injection he takes per day costs him #40,000 which he can no longer afford. He is said to now be calling on Nigerians to help him with donations. Olumide Bakare. A/C No. 3872003592. OLUMIDE BAKARE. ECOBANK is his account number.

I Am Single – Rihanna Says She Has No Time For A Steady Relationship Posted: 04 Feb 2016 05:00 AM PST Rihanna during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has revealed she is single and has no time for a relationship. The 27-year-old singer who has been recently linked to Leonardo Di Caprio and Travis Scott was asked about her relationship status during an appearance on Thursday on the chat show. She said ‘I’m single right now. And it’s not that I’m like ”Oh, pro single. Yes, I hate men.” I just think that I just have so much on my plate that I can’t even find the time to entertain a steady relationship or anything serious,’ Or even a text. Right now it’s just crazy,’ she added.

I Am An Actor From Ghana , Not A Ghanaian Actor – Majid Michael Posted: 04 Feb 2016 04:00 AM PST Majid Michael in a recent interview has stated that he is not a Ghanaian actor but rather he is an actor from Ghana. Majid made this statement at the press launch of Kofas Media’s new movie project “Amakye & Dede”. During the Q & A section, Majid Michel said: “Well, I am an actor and I believe acting is an act and art is universal. I am not a Ghanaian actor; I am an actor from Ghana.  So I was there as an actor and this director said he wants me for a film and I said what is it about and he said this is it. ”

The Rise And Rise Of Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Posted: 04 Feb 2016 03:00 AM PST Popularly known as Omo Sexy, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a force to be reckoned with in the Nollywood industry. With a fan base of over a million, Omotola has been a pioneer in the Nollywood film industry, successfully becoming the most watched actress in Africa. Career Kick Off Born Omotola Jalade on the 7th day in February, 1978 to a family of five, Omotola’s first walk to fame began in the early 90’s with her first role in “Mortal Inheritance”. In 1997, Omotola won “The Best Actress in an English Speaking Movie” and the “Best Actress Overall” at the THEMA (The Movie Awards) for her role in ‘Mortal Inheritance’. By the mid 2000’s, Omotola had catapulted into A-list status alongside other prominent performers like Genevieve Nnaji, Stella Damasus, and Pete Edochie. Omotola was awarded ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ during the African Movie Awards in 2005. Musical Career Itching to connect with her huge fan base on a more personal level, OmoSexy, as her fans would call her, launched a long-awaited music career in 2005 with the release of her debut album, titled, GBA. The album featured the singles, “Naija Lowa” and “The Things You Do To Me.” Her sophomore album, “Me, Myself, and Eyes” brought in production from Paul Play and Del B, featuring the songs, “Feel Alright” ft. Harry Song and “Through the Fire” ft. Uche. Awards, Recognition and Accomplishments In 2005, she was awarded “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” during Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Omotola has gone on to win over 40 domestic and international awards. She is considered Africa’s biggest box office actress. During the early 2010s, Omotola starred in several high-grossing movies, which saw record-breaking success. The first being “Ije,” (2010) becoming the highest grossing film ever in the African cinemas. This was closely followed by “Last Flight To Abuja,” earning Omotola another box office record for becoming the highest grossing film in opening week. These accomplishments earned Omotola a new nickname, Cinema Box Office Queen. In 2011, she was invited to attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, CA in recognition of her work with Amnesty International and her song “Barren Land,” which was featured in a public service announcement, addressing the Shell Oil spill in the Niger Delta. 2012 also marked another career high for Omotola. On October 27, she was awarded The Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts BEFFTA Icon Award, an exclusive honorary award for her outstanding contributions to the global film industry. Since late 2012, Omotola has been starring in her very own reality TV-show airing on Africa’s most popular network, Africa magic TV. The show, called “Omotola: The Real me,” has become the most viewed television series in Africa as well as making Omotola the first Nigerian to ever have a reality television show. And since then, Omotola has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies nationwide. In 2013, it was announced that she was named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People In the World on the 2013 TIME 100. CNN Travel also noted Omotola’s famous tongue (accent) on their list of the world’s 12 sexiest accents in 2012. The Nigerian accent ranked 5th on the list. She was honoured in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013 alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation ‘Best Actress’ as Africa’s biggest star. Omotola The Philanthropist Asides acting, Omotola is also a very active philanthropist, with her NGO project, the Omotola Youth Empowerment Project (OYEP). The undertaking brings hundreds of youths together for the Empowerment Walk and Convention. The program received a nomination for Best Charity/Cause Related Event at the Nigerian Event Awards in 2012 and continues to operate in remembrance of Omotola’s late mother. Her activism and philanthropy continues with Save The Children UK, Enough is Enough, One.Org and Amnesty International; working for causes like the Maternal Mortality struggle in Sierra-Leone and the Own Up, Pay Up and Clean Up campaign for Niger Delta. She’s remained a UN ambassador for the WFP (World Food Programme) since 2005.

Fred Amata Gunning For President Directors Guild Of Nigeria Posted: 04 Feb 2016 02:30 AM PST Veteran Nollywood actor, Fred Amata has revealed he’s running for the President of Directors Guild of Nigeria and he is canvassing for votes. He shared this on his Instagram page: The Directors’ Guild of Nigeria is the apex body of professionals in the phenomenal Nollywood. DGN will spearhead reforms towards a more structured more vibrant Industry. DGN. Artistae Excellentus #FREDAMATA4DGN #FREDAMATA4PRESIDENT #DGNTHEFUTURE

[PHOTOS] Annie Idibia, Harrysong, 2Baba, Others At Ubi Franklin’s Birthday Party Posted: 04 Feb 2016 02:00 AM PST Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin turned 30 years on the 2nd of this and he had a little birthday get together organised by his pregnant wife, Lilian Esoror to celebrate with his industry friends and family. Iyanya, 2Baba, Toke Makinwa, Uti Nwachukwu, Annie Idibia, Harrysong and others showed up. More photos below:

I Have Every Right To Wear A Nose Ring – Eniola Badmus Posted: 04 Feb 2016 01:30 AM PST Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus garnered criticism in some quarters a while back when she started rocking a nose ring. And now, Eniola in a recent chat with Encomium magazine said,  To me, I feel it is a regular thing. Moreover, me piercing my nose should not bother anybody because it is my nose.I’m not bothered about what people say. After all, people pierce different parts of their bodies and no one is talking about it. I do what I feel like doing so, anybody condemning it is wasting his time because I do what I feel like doing. So, whether you like it or not it is what I feel like doing and I have done it.

[PHOTOS] Behind The Scenes: D’banj ‘Emergency’ Video Shoot Posted: 04 Feb 2016 01:00 AM PST D’banj who recently released his latest song ‘Emergency’ at the just concluded GLO CAF awards in Lagos has decided to shoot a video of the song at Hard Rock Café, on the Island. The song which is a fuse of the Afro-Beat rhythm and the modern day pop earned D’banj a standing ovation from the crowd. The video features cameo appearance of Eldee Da Don, Vector Da Viper and others. More photos below:

Peter Okoye And Samuel Eto’o Dapper In New Photos Posted: 04 Feb 2016 12:00 AM PST Music star, Peter Okoye and football star, Eto’o have been together for weeks now as Peter Okoye delves into Football business and tries launching his academy. The duo posed for a photo session while in London.

American Born Rapper Wale Proves He’s A ‘Typical Naija Boy’ With This Epic Tweet Posted: 03 Feb 2016 11:30 PM PST So, American born Nigerian rapper, Wale is currently in the country and has been seen at various occasions ever since his arrival. The singer has also caught the eye of various Nigerians on Twitter who think he’s a Don Jazzy, Wizkid or Davido by asking him for cash. One unfortunate twitter user however asked Wale to send him 50,000 he isn’t using again and his clap back just proves there might be a typical naija spirit living inside him. Check out the epic tweet below:

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