Tonto Dike shoots video for her single "Itz Ova".

Photos from Tonto Dikeh's music video shoot

Nollywood actress Tonto Dike, who has eventually turned musician had damned all consequences of what the world has to say as regards her music as she has gone ahead to also shoot a video to one of her singles, Itz Ova. The video shoot was done yesterday at Koga Studio in Oregun. See more photos after the cut...

The Key to Fighting Jealousy & Other Self-Destructive Drugs!

By Zednani

What does it profit a woman to lose her composure over the price of another woman’s shoes? What does it profit a man to bellyache over how much his counterpart is earning rather than concentrating on counting the coppers in his own coffers? What does it profit one to meddle in the affairs of another, then peddle rumors one assumes as truths to all and sundry?

What really does it profit anyone to take Panadol for someone else’s headache? What is the point of worrying about what another is doing, earning, achieving or even involved in?

If I were to assign values to these self-imposed tasks and worries, when tabulated they would surely add up to a negative figure. It’s a waste of time, energy and opportunity.

If someone else occupies a position you would like to attain: learn from them, study them, determine what they did right to get there and if an opportunity presents itself ask them. And if they are not as good or qualified as you, determine what they did to get there anyway.

Determine whether it is something you should adopt or shun, whether your sensibilities say it is a smart short cut you are willing to take or a fork in the road you must ignore and go straight. We are in a whole new world where working smart sometimes pays more than working hard – sense over sweat is the 21^st Century way.

Nollywood Nse Ikpe Etim, gets engagement ring.

 Nse Ikpe Etim

 Just like it is popularly said, there is time for everything, a time to live and a time to die. A time to be born and a time to grow. But for Nollywood diva, Nse Ikpe Etim, it is time for marriage and never a time for divource. The star actress who made her name in a debut movie reloaded, is engaged. she got engaged over the holiday but has refused to unveil who it is that got her trapped as she is keeping the name of her fiance under wraps
According to reliable source, the proposal was simply beautiful and when probed on the wedding date, it was revealed that couple is savouring their engagement, therefore a wedding date is yet to be decided.

Karen Igho gets a slap in a party

There has been rumour that big brother reality show winner, Karen Igho was recently slapped at a Smirnoff Ice party by a security man and the news since then has spread like Wildfire. Due to the incidence, it was alleged that she was suing the company for N50m, but the case is quite different as Karen says something different. See tweets below.

10 relationship resolutions you should make this New Year

A new year has rolled around again and it’s time to re-examine our lives and find ways to improve ourselves. Over Christmas we are constantly reminded of the fact that the most important thing in life is love, so surely the best New Year’s resolution we can make is to improve our relationships. Here are 10 ways to make your relationships even better than they were last year.

Forgive

Relationships are tough and someone at some point will have been hurt within your relationship. If that person was you, have you forgiven the other for hurting you? If not, then it’s time to ask yourself why.

Was the thing they did too hurtful? Is the deed too unforgivable? If it is, then you need to end the relationship and move on. Yet if you can forgive them, work hard to get over the hurt and then, once you’re ready and able, do not hold the other person to blame, especially during arguments.

15 specific ways to satisfy your woman in bed

Satisfying a woman in bed isn’t an art.

All it takes is a deeper understanding of your partner and her needs.

As long as you put your partner’s séxual needs ahead of yours, and remember to keep séx fresh, your séx life will stay exciting and alive for a long time to come.

How to satisfy a woman in bed

You may have heard this before, but the most powerful séxual organ humans have isn’t in our underpants. It’s in our head.

More than anything else in your body, it’s your brain that plays the most important role in great séx.

If your mind is convinced that you’re having awesome séx, big chances are, every other part of your body will follow suit too.

To truly have amazing séx and satisfy your woman in bed, you need to learn to make her mind enjoy the things you do in bed.

Get that right, and she’ll surely be satisfied and more.

A 17 year old Nigerian emerge best student in SA

A 17-year-old Nigerian girl, Stephanie Ossai, from Delta state, has emerged one of the best students in last year’s Senior Secondary School final examination in South Africa, passing with five distinctions.

It’s called the matriculation results and for 2012, a 73.9% pass rate has been announced by the basic education minister.

Our South Africa correspondent, Betty Dibia, of Talkof naija reports.

Emerging Nigerian Accessories Label, O’eclat presents its “Soigne” Collection Lookbook

Extract from BellaNaija

The year has just officially begun and one of Nigeria’s fast emerging accessories label, O’eclat has got us excited with its colourful and youthful new collection.

Soigne meaning Sophisticated Elegance in French is the label’s tag line for the collection, which the creative director of the label, Gbemi Johnson describes as feminine, poised and youthful.

According to a rep for the accessories label, the Soigne collection is a celebration of the modern woman’s style and elegance. It includes clutches, shoulder bags, weekender totes, document clutches and miniaudieres as well as the label’s signature box bags in mini versions.

Soigne takes inspiration from the beauty and complexity of the African heritage. The brand seeks to create contemporary designed handmade purses and handbags using indigenous African fabrics. The historical influence is evident, but the exaggerated and unexpected textures – which are Adire and leather – are Gbemi Johnson’s stamp on the design label.

Check it Out!

Soigne by O’eclat Lookbook

Actors holds candle night for Enebeli Elebuwa

The candlelight procession of late ace actor Enebeli Elebuwa,has been scheduled  to hold on the 9th of January, from Masha roundabout to Ojez Restaurant, Stadium, Surulere at 5pm. The tribute night commences immediately after at O'Jez car as dress code is white.

Thriller; Izu Ojukwu's 76.

The new teaser in the Nollywood sect is about to blow your mind. This movie is a must watch from Izu Ojukwu. See this...

Praiz on the wheel with his third single 'Rich and Famous'

Since the  emergence of Praiz as the winner of the MTN project fame 2008, he has continued to  rock the music industry with his exciting voice. He has since released his third single titled 'RICH and FAMOUS and has ever since enjoyed airplay. the video is obviously doing great as it was directed by Josh Clarke. Enjoy

Burna Boy's music video 'TONIGHT' rocks

It is amazing how young acts in the music industry is beginning to displace the older ones.Burna boy is not left out as he has continued to make his mark in the Nigerian Music industry with his unique voice texture, ready to take things to the next level in 2013.
Few nights ago, he dropped the video for his hit song “Tonight“ and ever since, the TV stations has not stopped playing it on a second babses and has also commanded a lot of viewership within the short period of release. The video was directed by MEX. The video is a hot one a must watch too.

Banky W 'YES or NO' single, rocks the airwave.

Over the years, the EME boss has continued to keep his track in the music industry with his R&B genre of songs. To show his onion in the industry, his recent released single, 'YES/NO' has continued to register in the minds of many and as well enjoyed the better part of the air wave.
 It the music captures a love story beginning from secondary school which was shot at his Alma Mater- Home Science School. 14 years after, the love birds rekindle their relationship.
The video was co-directed by Clarence Peters and Banky W and featured British-Nigerian model, Angela Tokunbo Daniel as the leading lady. It is really a must watch. See this.

Linda Begs to be married

Since last year, it has been wedding, wedding , wedding for lots of young girls. it was on that note that popular blogger and x-model Linda Ikeji, lamented that this year must be her turn.
She twitted this early this year while wishing her friends on Facebook and twitter a happy new year. In one of her twits, she thanked 2012 for not allowing a man come her way and that 2013 is her own year.  Girl I don't blame you at all, its what asking for.After all they say if Mohammed doesn't go to the mountain, the mountain will go to Mohammed. This year is your portion to join the league of married people as well but you only have to pipe low on your shakara...*wink*

Imo State celebrates as first daughter Uloma Okorocha ties the knot with lover.

Uche  Nwosu and Uloma okorocha

The Imo state government house was filled with so much joy as the first daughter to the states governor, Uloma Okorocha, ties the final nuptial nut with husband Uche Nwosu.

The couple celebrated their traditional wedding at the bride’s family home in Ogboko, Imo State on the 3rd of January 2013 while the white wedding took place saturday, 5th January 2013.

According to friends at the event, Uloma and Uche both have a shared passion for giving back to society and developing Imo State. The governor can't express his happiness as his daughter goes into her own home. The bride heads the Rochas Okorocha Foundation while the groom is the Hon. Commissioner for Lands, Survey & Urban Planning in Imo State.

Congrats to the couple.

“My Relationship with Genevieve was one of my Best Ever!… D'Banj

From the look of things, the talented koko crooner seems to be in pains over his failed relationship with ace actress, Genevieve Nnaji. Just like its is  popularly said, if one door closes, another opens, this shows that the kokomaster, has found himself another damsel to fill up the gap Genevieve placed. He made this open in a video interview with Toolz on NdaniTV. Watch this.

KSA ex-guitarist, Fatoke Abiodun, arrestedfor Drug peddling

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after the incedence of ace entertainer and Nollywood actor, has yet apprehended yet another acclaimed drug pusher, also fromthe same entertainment industry.
The victim, Fatoke Abiodun, who was an ace guitarist with the popular King Sunny Ade for 30 years was arrested on the 1st of January 201, while attempting to board an Air France flight to Italy at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

According to the NDLEA Commander for the Lagos Airport, Hamza Umar, he said “We have made the first arrest in the new year. The suspect, a guitarist by name Fatoke Abiodun was found with 1.575kg of cocaine. The drug was discovered in the false bottom of his luggage during the outward screening of passengers to Italy.”

The 62 year old who is said to be financially responsible for his large family including 4 wives, many children and grandchildren will be charged to court for unlawful exportation and possession of narcotics. He is said to be currently cooperating with investigators and has since confessed to the crime and blamed his involvement in the drug trade on financial pressure after retirement.

“I played for King Sunny Ade for 30 years before I was unceremoniously retired in 2007. I was unprepared and without severance money I saw the bitter side of life…Because at my age I could not provide for my family. I am ashamed of myself”, he affirmed.

5 Simple Principles of Becoming an Expert

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There aren’t shortcuts.

Merely direct paths.

Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us.

Things that look like shortcuts are usually detours disguised as less work.

-Seth Godin

For the past month, I’ve been studying people who have become skilled and knowledgeable enough to be called “experts” in preparation for the launch of a new blog.

I’ve interviewed experts, spent time with them and have asked them whether shortcuts exist to becoming an expert (and received some incredible responses like the one from Seth Godin above). I’ve even read books by people who study success and expertise (expertologists?).

Instructions for Life

These are from a book called "Life's Little Instruction Book", by Jackson Brown and H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
2. Memorize your favorite poem.
3. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want.
4. When you say, I love you, mean it.
5. When you say, I'm sorry, look the person in the eye.
6. Be engaged for at least six months before you get married.

Could Iyanya be hunted by the police?

By Benjamin Njoku of Vanguard newspapers
Iyanya has denied reports police officers were looking for him, muttering on phone “Don’t mind them, I am in Abuja.”

*Iyanya

Reigning Afro hip hop act, Iyanya is allegedly wanted by the Nigerian Police, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, in connection with the case of fraud brought against him by popular show organiser,  Opa Williams.
Already, Iyanya’s manager, Ubi-Franklin Ekpong is said to be currently under arrest at Mile 3 Police Division,in the Garden city.
Opa Williams,the producer of Nigeria’s foremost comedy show, ‘Nite of a Thousand Laughs’ reported Iyanya to the police for allegedly collecting N1.7 million from him being payment for the singer’s  performance at  ‘Nite of a Thousand Laughs’ shows which held in Benin  and Port Harcourt  few days ago. Unfortunately, the Kukere crooner never showed up at any  of the shows.
According to our sources, what infuriated Williams was the fact that Iyanya actually arrived Port Harcourt ahead of the show on that fateful day(Monday)only for him to disappear minutes later with his cell phones permanently switched off.
“He has caused me a lot of embarrassment, as people who paid to come and watch him went home disappointed. For 17 years, we have been organizing Nite of A Thousand Laughs and we have built a large followership, I will not allow anybody to destroy the credibility we have as people who deliver on their promises. That’ why we are going to pursue this case (legally) to a logical conclusion and ensure this is the last time Iyanya would do this to anybody.” Williams stated.
Adding, he said ,“When Iyanya failed to show up at Benin edition, which held on December 26, he called to apologise,  promising however to make it up with the Port-Harcourt and Bonny shows. But again, he did not keep to his word.”
Showtime gathered  that Iyanya shunned Opa Williams’ event, but performed earlier at another  show  which held the same day in Port-Harcourt and featured Timaya.
Confirming the buzz, Williams’ media Company, Media Image Managers, said, “We are aware of the issue between Opa Williams and hip hop act, Iyanya. The parties are at the moment at Mile 3 Police Division in Port Harcourt. Our client has informed us he is seeking redress in court. However, there are moves to resolve the matter amicably. It is sad that Iyanya would behave in such an unprofessional manner, but then, the police are handling the matter well.”

Dana airline resumes work

Dana airline

Dana Crash

The Dana airline which stopped operation over six months ago after its crash, killing everyone on board, has finally resumed work. The airline has not resumed work but has also made a mandate to compensate the family of those affected. Despite all that, the airline as at yesterday, still had its airline filled with passengers from across the country. Congratulations for them. But the question is if you where the one, will you still go on board?

Memory of calabar festival

The just concluded yuletide experience will not just die in the minds of so many, especially those who it was there first time in the city of Calabar, where it is presumed that all the fun went down. The memory is still very fresh in their minds and from what I hear,it as though everyday should be Christmas.  Well i do not put blames on any who thinks such because if you had the experience, i am sure you will feel same as well. Bellow are some enticing pictures...enjoy

Lil Wyne draws new face tattoo

Lil Wyne

Lil Wyne popularly known as Weezy is sure taking every one by surprise. It is obvious you don't know what next will come out of his crazy stuffs. The young and talented rapper has just drawn another weird looking 'Tattoo' on his face and the Tattoo reads 'BAKED'. What more are we expecting to be written on that body of his? I guess the body is already turning a writing pad...see this...lol

E-pluzX: Bisi Komolafe goes home.

E-pluzX: Bisi Komolafe goes home.: Late Bisi komolafe The Nigerian movie industry has since two days now been thrown into mourning over the death of Miss Bisi Komolafe wh...

Bisi Komolafe goes home.

Late Bisi komolafe

The Nigerian movie industry has since two days now been thrown into mourning over the death of Miss Bisi Komolafe who died in the early hour of Tuesday, 2013. She was said to have died out of pregnancy complications. Her demise has really thrown her family members off balance within these few days. She will be buried today in Ibadan. She is survived by her father, mother and siblings. May her soul rest in peace.

I chose Hindu over Christianity says Nollywood actress

Biola Ige

Biola Ige, one of Nollywoods astonishing diva, obviously does not mind whose ox is god as she has openly declared her faith of worship as Hindu. In an interview with Flourence Amagiya of the Vanguard  newspapers, she proudly stated that she had been worshiping as Hindu and does not have any regret.
In her words; " l worship  as an Hindu. I know what you may want to say. I do not see anything wrong with following any religion of your choice. It is a free world. And  I choose Hinduism. I was a Hinduist before I travelled to India. I was a Christian before  I changed my faith and I must tell you I have  found peace in Hinduism".

Captivating "AZONTO" Dance

Dance in recent time has really brought unity among many and Azonto dance is not left out. However, the dance has eventually captured the minds of many all the way from Ghana to Nigeria. The funniest thing is that the dance has also eaten deep into the heart of children, youth and even adult in general. It is obviously a means of entertainment to all, all over the world.
Watch this.
  

The trend of colour blocking

Colour Blocking

Fashion is fast taking a new trend in the sense that what was initially known as colour riot has presently been modified to colour blocking as it is popularly called.

I am beginning to think that fashion is practically going into extinction or that fashion designers lack creativity. Well since the so called colour blocking has become the recent trend and popularly accepted by the majority of the female folks, who then am I to judge the situation? But all the same, colour riot is colour riot and not colour blocking. But I must confess it actually looks nice at the sight of it. Take a look at this.....enjoy

Filmmaking in Nigeria takes a new turn.

Filmmaking in the country is taking a huge turn around and young guys are beginning to make so much difference. This a Tok commercial shot by a student of National Film Institute, Jos. see these videos.

Lyrical TOK 2 and 1

Hi potential readers of this blog, we just want to let you all know we are here to feed you with the latest info on life issues alongside entertainment and media matters. Keep reading our blog. We love you all. we hope to have a pleasant year ahead of us all in Jesus Name.