PICTURES FROM JENIFA PART 2(RETURN OF JENIFA)

The shooting of Funke Akindele's Return of Jenifa is nearing completion. And I hear the new movie is a star-studded one. Singer Omawumi, TV presenter, Denrele Edun, some members of Mo'Hits, Kwam 1, comedienne Helen Paul and a few other stars will feature in the new movie. Sources say this new movie will blow everyone away.

Rev. Chris Oyakhilome under Surveillance for Money Laundering

The nefarious and outright disregard of the financial regulations of the federal republic of Nigeria by Rev.Chris Oyakhilome, senior pastor of Christ Embassy, has drawn the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissiom (EFCC).Investigation reveals that Chris Oyakhilome in cahoots with other top members of Christ Embassy Ministry (a.k.a Believers Loveword Inc) has been placed under surveillance by EFCC, for money laundering activities. Our checks reveal that the preacher was involved in strange cash movement of the sum of thirty five million dollars ($35,000,000).Recall that when the financial dealing of Chris Oyakhilome and his ministry was x-rayed by an online magazing some years back, many die hard members and sympathizers of his ministry were quick to come to his defence, calling the report a smear campaign. However, this clampdown by government has once again a vindication of some sort.However, this development has sent shock waves to members of the church across the world, and many of the nominal members, who were used in the money laundering scheme, are now scrambling for safe havens.

SHE BABY PICKS FEBUARY WEDDING DATE

Actress cum singer, Seyi Ariyo a.k.a She Baby who did a duet with Pasuma and has featured in some movies has finally found her missing rib. This controversial showbiz personality we learnt penultimate Wednesday had her traditional wedding with her lover, Toye Adewola, an MTN big boy, whose father is a clergy man. The white wedding according to information has been fixed to hold in February 2011. However She baby who has been linked with popular Juju Musician, Dele Taiwo and other men we reliably gathered is six months pregnant.

Genevieve Nnaji Hits Back At Rumour Mongers 'MY MOTHER HAS A CAR!'

With a truck-load off widely publicised scandals (most of them untrue, according to those close to her) behind her, and a public image that has seen the deepest ends of good and bad times, Ms Nnaji understands the hazards of her profession; and, just like colleagues Omotola, 2face Idibia and Mercy Johnson, she has learnt to develop her shock absorbers and make the best of whatever fame brings her way.But, how would she handle it, when word begins to filter out, from those who should know, about how ‘she’s not taking care of her family; how the lifestyle of her daughter, and her mother does not reflect they’re in any way related to superstar Genny; how they struggle to make ends meet, and even have to resort to Okada – those notorious Lagos motorcycles from time to time’?For weeks, our sources wondered and queried why an ‘almighty’ Genevieve would not buy her mother a car. Can she not afford it? Did she really abandon her family? Or she’s simply not as rich as perceived? So many questions kept coming, but little or no answer.And Chief Correspondent Dimeji Ogedengbe went out in search of answers. What he found will shock you.(Genny has a word for gossips though: ‘Do they also want to know what my father ate last night?’, the actress tells us with a ‘I don’t give a damn look’.)

CONTROVERSY STILL TRAILS BASKET MOUTH’S WEDDING

The wedding of ace comedian Bright Okpocha otherwise known as Basket mouth has come and gone, but controversy has since been trailing it. It was reported initially that the Glo ambassador locked out some of his colleagues and journalists, not allowing them into the wedding venue. Another information at NFC disposal revealed that most family members of the comedian who were without invitation cards were also deprived of entering. However, the blame has been shifted to overzealous security men who chased guests whose names were not in the register away from the event.

The Return of Jenifa...coming soon!

Jenifa was a tremendous success once it hit shelves and it catapulted Funke Akindele to A-list super-stardom getting her on all the major endorsements that mattered.

There were rumours that Mohits Crew will be part of the project and Fuji Star, crazy sound city vee-jay, Derenle Edun, KWAM 1 has also agreed to appear in the movie.

Question on the street is?

The Return of Jenifa...What is she up to this time around?

Jenifa had aids and died in part 2 so what is the return for?

she needs to grow up, and switch up character

Is it just to make money as usual!!! ?

Will you buy The Return of Jenifa?

Silverbird unveils plans to build Africa’s tallest tower

SILVERBIRD is at it again! The outfit owned by entertainment guru, Ben Murray- Bruce during its 30th anniversary, unveiled the model of what would be Africa’s tallest building.

The 64-storey building that would be built in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja will be dedicated to President Goodluck Jonathan who unveiled the model.

The Silverbird boss recalled how as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, President Goodluck Jonathan’s goodluck galvanised the construction of Silverbird mall in Yenagoa, the State capital.

Giving details of the building which he called The Stratosphere, Bruce said it will comprise among other facilities, a shopping mall, a five star hotel. Designed by the architectural firm of Chaccour Construction, the imposing tower which will transform the Abuja skyline, will have about 400 luxury apartments, 250 suite five-star hotel, private spa and health club and a sky lounge.

Provision is also being made for a helipad, 80 feet swimming pool, restaurants and riverside boulevards and arcades.

Other facilities include round the clock private electricity generation, private water supply and Medical Clinic.

Although no date was given for either the commencement or completion of the project, Vanguard Homes, Property & Environment recalls that Silverbird blazed the trail by building the first family mall with the first Cineplex in West Africa in Lagos.

Apart from the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos, the group has also built a mall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State for the State government and a family entertainment centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Why I left 9ice – Jahbless .

Owoloye Olatunde Oluwabukunmi popularly known as Jahbless stormed the music scene with his absurd style of rapping. His 'Dis &Dat' was noticed in the industry after featuring in 9ice’s ‘Ganja man’. Today, he has churned out many other songs including the hit, 'Jo' In this interview with Sunkanmi Ogunade, he speaks on his alleged fight with 9ice.

Is it true you are about to drop two new singles?

Yes. The first one is called ‘Yi wo sohun.’ While second one is titled ‘We rule the street.’ ‘Yi wo sohun’ talks about oppression, because you are bigger or richer doesn’t mean you are better than me. It’s a song for every common man. We rule the street means, we are on top of the game right now. I mean from street to street they feel us.

Were you ever oppressed?

Nothing happens to me. When you listen to the song generally, you would realize it is a song that has to do with everybody. Nigerian government is oppressing the masses. So they should turn their hands to the other side for reliable people to do it well. For instance, you can be going on the street, somebody richer than you would want to cheat on you. This is what everybody has experienced. This does not peculiar to one person. It happens everyday. So, the song is for everybody.

What about the other one?

The song is very interesting. You need to listen to the lyrics very well. It talks about the days we have been doing the game but nobody seems to notice us then. Right now, we are everywhere. That is exactly the idea behind it.

You used to perform with 9ice, how did you guys meet?

We met few years ago. We met at ID Cabasa’s studio. That was how we became friends. From friends we became brothers. We were living together in the same house. We do our things together. We go to shows together as well. We had many things in common, the same kind of interest. That was what brought us together as friends.

When did you actually go into music?

I started my music career with a group called the Melodyz which comprises of him, Akin Mamba & Johnny P. In 1998, the group released their first single titled Jumoke; the songs actually rocked the airwaves and receive credibility in the western region of Nigeria for over a year with performances on Rothmans Groove Tour, Benson & Hedges Tour and several campus shows, this earned the group a record deal with Nova Promotions where we recorded an album which was never released by the record company due to some financial restrain. However in 2002, the Melodyz decided to go on solo efforts, I was opportuned to contest for the first Nigerian Breweries Talent Hunt Show tagged Star Quest and I took 3rd position in Ibadan Zone of the contest and the group KC Presh emerged the winner of the contest.

You did Ganja Man together with 9ice, did you ever think it would be widely accepted before 9ice released Certificate, his debut album?

It was the song that really opened doors for 9ice. It was God’s doing. We thank God for that. I didn’t know why God made it so; perhaps it is because lots of people smoke Ganja (India hemp).We never knew it would blow like that. We thought we should do a song people can easily relate with. He took his verse and I took mine as well. I actually made my research before I wrote my part in the song. So, I went deep into the streets.

Did you two smoke ganja before singing that song?

Jahbless and 9ice have been together for over five years. We have never sat down together to smoke Ganja. We don’t smoke Ganja. It is not that it is a personal experience. Anyway, that is why research is very important in music production and writing. We did our researches seriously. We know people that smoke Ganja and where people buy it often. We talked to them and observe their mood. If we don’t understand something, we ask people. They would tell us this one is called “Claro”. That was how we got the song written. We never smoke for a day.

You are currently coming out under Edge Records, were you both under the label before?

We had plans initially before we met Edge Records. We are still working on the plans till date. Part of the plans was, Edge Records would take 9ice’s album first. After that, we move to the second artiste which is Jahbless. We sat on the round table to decide on that. 9ice first and second albums had been released. It is my time to release mine.

It is your time to release yours, is that the main reason you left 9ice?

The true story is, we had a delay. Immediately after Certificate album, I should have started my album. But the demand on 9ice’s work was high. So, he needed to release his second album. He did that as well and we were still spacing out time before I could do my own thing. At the point, I knew this is the right time for me. He has done first and second albums like I said earlier. That is exactly the reason I stopped going to shows with him.

So, you made the decision?

Yes, I made it. He understands.

When you quit, what is the feedback?

I got good feedback. I’m enjoying good radio air play. All the time have spent with him, I’m still enjoying it now. Though, people complain about that his performances are not really hot the way it used to be since I quit performing with him. I tell them people shouldn’t expect me to do that all my life. I’m an artiste as well. Let him go on, I’ve tried for him. Right now, I’m doing my own thing.

In all the International shows 9ice has performed, how many did you go with him?

I didn’t go to any one.

Why?

I don’t know. The first one he had problem with the organizers which was Mandela’s show. It was actually his first international show. I did not go with him. That was when I started my album. I know I don’t have the time. Right now, my album is ready.

Is that the main reason you left him?

He had many international shows after the first one. I just don’t want to go into that. I think he is the right person who can answer why he didn’t take me to those shows.

How many artistes do you feature in the coming album?

I featured many artistes. I featured Banky W, Lord of Ajasa, Durella, I D Cabasa, 2Phat, 2Shortz but I don’t have 9ice on my list.

You don’t have 9ice on your album list; don’t you think it would be controversial?

I don’t think it will be, It is not compulsory to feature 9ice in my coming album because I never featured in his Gongo Aso album.

Don’t you think you will disappoint your fans?

I don’t think I will disappoint them. Though I have three tracks already recorded with him. I decided not to put it in my album. 9ice is already a made name and brand in the industry and that I am trying to build for myself. He has also assisted me too. So, I have to go on with my life


Story by Sunkanmi Ogunade

My encounter in Nigeria —Esther Polak

Esther Polak, an artist from Netherland, was in Nigeria recently to showcase her artistic style. Monitoring the movement of Peak milk from Lagos to the different parts of the country, Polak, with the aid of the newest technology in art, gave a graphic movement of the Nigerian landscape. In this interview with CHIBUEZE OKEREKE, she narrates her Nigerian experience and other interesting issues

Could you explain what the whole idea behind the Peak milk distribution project is all about?

I don’t really have a message because I am interested, like a painter, in the picture of a landscape. But instead of using paint, I use new technologies like video, sound and GPS recording.
Obviously, because I am in interested in mobility and landscape, I find Nigeria a very interesting place. This is because of the mobility pattern of the Fulani people and the Peak milk distribution. So, I was interested in showing these two sides of the Nigerian landscape.

From your experience in Nigeria, how would you describe your effort to make sure that every part of Nigeria gets milk?

Going round Nigeria should be different from going round Netherlands because it’s a huge country. The people were so extremely friendly. So, I got to know the people from the Fulani side and they totally assisted me so much so that I was able to work with the herdsmen and many families.
Following the Peak milk distribution, I won’t say it was easy, but I would say it was very possible because of WAMPCO, a big company that helped me to make contacts with the truck drivers, the distributors and so on. So, I was so positively surprised because it was easier than I ever expected.

Are you satisfied with the outcome?

Yes, I am very satisfied with the enormous crowd that showed up and I think that the people appreciated the fact that I showed the project to them. So, it’s a premiere for Lagos and I really wanted it to be so.

Have you done this kind of exhibition somewhere else?

Yes. We have shown the project in Berlin, London, the Netherlands and Belgium. We have also shown it in Switzerland in the preliminary stages, but it was never totally finalized. It was always like some kind of test, but now that it is finalized, I hope to show it in other African countries, European countries and American countries. I would want to show it everywhere because I think it’s a very nice project.
So, who really is Esther Polak
I have been working with the Global Positioning System, (GPS) since 2002 because I am interested in landscape mobility patterns and GPS enables one to record mobility patterns.
What message will you take back home from Nigeria.
I think Nigeria is too big to come back with just one message. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed myself.

Pic of KC Presh's Sengemenge Mansion.

The Sengemenge Mansion under construction. Pic was taken last week

The 'mansion' which is still under construction is a multi-million naira triplex being built at Omole Phase 2, Ikeja, Lagos, by the singing duo of Kingsley and Precious of KC Presh. The construction of the building only started three months ago, but will be completed next month.

Yeah, I know what you are thinking and here's your answer. Other than show business, the guys are also into shipping services, real estate and interior decor. At least that's what they said..:-)

BTW, this house remind you of another celeb 'mansion'?

Naeto C Bags His Masters Degree

Yesterday (Nov. 17th), multiple award-winning rapper Naeto C graduated with a Master’s of Science in Energy Economics from the University Of Dundee, Scotland, one of the leading energy schools in the world. Over the last few months, the emcee had been shuffling between his academic work, touring the globe and recording new material for his upcoming sophomore album – Super C Season.

According to an official press release from his record company Storm 360, ‘Naeto C is now qualified to discuss the knotty issues concerning power distribution, generation and solutions for Nigeria at any level and it is this balance that makes him unique’

Naeto C graduated in 2004 from the George Washington University, US with a B Sc. in Biology, and had intended to study further and become a medical doctor. However, after some deep self-searching he changed his mind and decided to pursue a career in music. According to the release, ‘Naeto C represents the new modern African youth, focused, professional, multi-tasking and built to win’

Naeto C’s sophomore album Super C Season is scheduled for release in December.

Rapper IKECHUKWU'S Lover Denies Sleeping with DBANJ.

Ikechukwu fumes-''nobody toasted my woman!''

Sarah screams-''over my dead body''

Rapper Ikechukwu and the Mohits team have parted ways and all is not well between them,so it was no suprise when the rumour started like a whisper ,but then it slowly spread round and soon;the it grew louder until Someone tweeted the rumour on the rappers timeline saying

''Theres a rumour going round that dbanj slept with your chick''.

The lovers responses on twitter are as follows.Killz says''nobody slept with sarah ofili!,Ok o I don't know how these stories are being made but nobody tried to toast my woman o. Gosh you guys can entertain yourselves o kai''.

And Sarah replies''over my f**king dead body will Dbanj sleep with me,thats just gross,have you seen my man Killz?I have enough 6pack,I
dont need two and half:.I live in london and not Ikeja.we have never been friends not to talk of lovers.if he has problems with my man he should take it up with him like a man and leave my name out of this market crap.how come he has not responded that this rumour is a lie?

Because it is feeding his ego,but when they said Ike beat him up his team quickly tweeted that its a lie but now that a woman is involved they dont want to clear names::...its disgusting Nigerian men quickly turn to women to do their dirty work,they cant stand the heat so all the blame is put on a woman.i will not tolerate my name and image being toyed with,if anyone carries this dirty rumour further without proof they will face the consequences:

This is libel.what a disgusting defamation of my character!''

Sarahs 'camp'further responded that''she has a lot of projects coming up,including her childrens foundation and this is not an image she wants to potray as a dirty cheating woman.everyone knows by now who her man is and she is very satisfied with him,''.

Can don jazzy and anyone of dbanjs team please respond to this allegation in anyway they deem fit?

keeping quiet when such tales are peddled is a wicked thing to do!...do the right thing boys,

''taaaaaalk,we are liszining'':(9ice Lyrics)

9ice VS P-Square – All The Way

And the award for “Hustler of the year” goes to….. *drumroll*….. 9ice!

It still surprises me how much materials he has dished out over the last 12months or so. He dropped “Tradition”, started working on “Tradition II”, “Versus” and “Bashorun Gan”; releasing several videos in between. Once again, he’s decided to put out another track off the “Versus” album featuring P-Square titled “All The Way”.

This is one very sweet track that will be on repeat for a long time! Expect the release of “Versus” and “Bashorun Ga” in December.

*O.O*

First Pictures From Basketmouth’s Wedding!

The wedding between Basketmouth and his bride Elsie is still going on right now, but we couldn’t wait to feed you with these few pictures from the showbiz wedding of the year…