“You Need To Shut Up. Every Lion Was Once A Cub,” – Cynthia Morgan Slams Mc Galaxy For Ridiculing Tekno

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“Stay Humble With Your 20% Take Home Pay” – MC Galaxy Advices Tekno

‘Sekem’ Crooner, MC Galaxy has waded into the social media face-off MMMG music star, Tekno had with StarBoy Boss, Wizkid yesterday.

Accordingto MC Galaxy, Tekno who was called a duck by Wizkid should stay humble with his 20% take home pay, and shouldn’t stick his nose in issues between CEOs, as he’s an ordinary employee.

Here’s what MC Galaxy wrote;

“Funny how CEOs who control 100% of their income are talking while an ordinary employee that rarely takes home 20% is trying to interfere. Abeg stay humble! We know say you never reach their levels. Let’s just sit and watch because if two Elephants dey fight, Na ground dey suffer am.
You make hits, we make Money! #SHUPE”

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Why I returned N60,000 salary to N-Power -Joshua

Mr. Daniel Joshua, the Taraba state-born 31-year old, former N-Power graduate employee says his sound Christian moral upbringing compelled him to refund the N60,000 paid into his account, after he quit the scheme in April.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday July 1, tweeted and praised Joshua’s rare display of integrity, which he said was worthy of emulation by Nigerian youths.

Joshua now works for the Central Bank of Nigeria in Benin. He is  from Lissem in Ussa local government area of Taraba state.

Joshua Daniel
He told newsmen on Tuesday that his Christian moral upbringing helped him to do the right thing.

“My pastor once told me that whatever weakens the conscience weakens the authority. And because i have always tried to avoid anything that will weaken my conscience, taking the decision to refund the money was not a problem.

“Although i didn’t have any money in my account at the time, the orientation from my bosses in my new employment about transparency, integrity and accountability also helped me quickly decide on the right path to take in the matter,’’ he said.

Joshua, who married in 2015 and now has a child, said some family members and friends tried to persuade him to keep the money.

“ But I am happy because both my wife, mother and elder brother, encouraged me to refund the money as soon as i received the alert for the two months salary.

“Yes, there were some friends and family members who persuaded me to keep the money, saying it was my luck,’’ he said.

Joshua graduated from Economics from the Modibo Adama University of Technology, Yola.

He said:“It pays to be upright at all times.’’

He advised Nigerians, especially the youths to be upright in their daily dealings and become good ambassadors of the country.

Joshua was employed under the Federal Government N-Power scheme as a Primary school teacher at Kaduna Lissem primary school, in Taraba, in January. He disengaged from the job after working for three months.

Although Joshua left the N-Power job at the end of March, he was paid N60,000, being stipends for April and May.

He refunded the money to the coffers of the Federal Government.

The N-Power management has commended Joshua for refunding the money. A message on its official Twitter handle reads: “We are extremely proud of Daniel.

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BET set to honour Yvonne Chaka Chaka

As Wizkid, Davido, others battle for Best Int’l Act award

By Benjamin Njoku with agency report

WITH just two days to go, this year’s BET Awards is adding more big names to its performer line up. The latest additions include, Mary J. Blige, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Maxwell, Swae Lee, SZA, Xscape, Khalid, El DeBarge and Kamasi Washington. They join such previously announced hit makers as Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Migos, Future,  Trey Songz, Tamar Braxton, New Edition, Post Malone, Roman Gian Arthur and Jessie Reyez.

Yvonne, Wizkid and Davido

Concurrently, Remy Ma, Irv Gotti and the cast of the forthcoming movie Detroit (Algee Smith, Jason Mitchell, Laz Alonso and Jacob Latimore) have signed on as presenters. They will be sharing those duties with Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx and Demetrius Shipp Jr., among others.

Organizers revealed that iconic RnB group New Edition will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the awards night. Also, receiving special tributes that evening will be Chance the Rapper (humanitarian award) .

Africa will be greatly represented at the prestigious event with singer and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka and social activist Ilwad Elman being awarded with International Global Good Star and Power Awards. The South African songstress, fondly known as the Princess of Africa, has long been synonymous with excellence in the music industry, locally and internationally. Her lyrics resonated with freedom fighters during the apartheid years. After democracy, her focus shifted when one of her backup singers died of malaria. “She began the Princess of Africa Foundation, where she worked to eradicate the effects of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV and to carry out community and social charity works,” said BET. “There, Chaka Chaka focuses on healthcare, education and sanitation.”

Eight leading African artists including AKA, Nasty C, Babes Wodumo, Wizkid, Tekno, Mr Eazi, Davido and Stonebwoy will all vie for the Best International Act: Africa category.

“Amazulu” hitmaker Amanda Black and Tanzanian performer Ray Vanny are nominated for Viewer’s Choice Award “Best International Act”, in conjunction with performers from the UK, South Korea, Canada, Australia and Jamaica. Recall that Beyonce leads with seven nominations, followed by Bruno Mars with five and Solange, Chance the Rapper and Migos with four nominees apiece.  Comedian Leslie Jones  will host the BET Awards for the first time. BET Network will air the show live on Tuesday, June 27, on BET (DStv channel 129)

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Bukas & Joints Season 4 hits screens

Bukas & Joints, Africa’s No.1 Food and Travel Show produced by Biola Alabi Media, sets off on an exciting journey in Season 4 to explore the rich African heritage and culture rooted in our food.

Olisa Adibua and Biola Alabi

For many years, a rich African story has been preserved in our food, and we can only experience this history by tasting it. In Season 4, Bukas & Joints travels to Kano, Calabar and through Badagry in Lagos, goes to Cotonou and makes a final stop in Ghana. Bukas and Joints is set to show viewers fantastic spots and places that are creatively preserving the African taste and also serving a significant part of Africa’s history, one that tells of the unwilling journey of our fore-fathers across the trans-Atlantic many years ago.

Andrews Liver Salt, a major sponsor of the show believes that “Africa’s rich and tasteful delicacies carry a lot of history that should be celebrated and explored. Partnering with Bukas & Joints is a great way to show these important parts of Africa’s history.”

Season 4 of Bukas & Joints will take viewers on a journey to explore and showcase the rich taste and delight of African cuisine and culture. It will go beyond the food and interact with the rich stories and heritage rooted in the places visited.

Bukas & Joints, hosted by Olisa Adibua and watched by more than 25 million households, shows across Africa on the continent’s largest broadcast network AIT, every Sunday by 7PM. You can also watch Bukas & Joints on the African Channel in the US and on DSTV’s Africa Magic Channel.

The show is also sponsored by Grand Pure Soya Oil, Suppy Cubes, Kilimanjaro Restaurants and Bournvita.

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I wrote JAMB and I was Jammed – Bisola

Bisola Aiyeola of Big Brother Naija has said that she was Jammed when she wrote the Joint Matriculation Examination Board (JAMB).

Bisola
Bisola a recent interview with NAIJ, the former BBNaija spoke about problems she encountered while trying to get a university degree said ‘I wrote Jamb and I was jammed. It’s not like I did not try.

‘I tried so many schools all over the country. It’s not that I wasn’t passing the exams; it was a problem of not getting funds. I did not have money to pay for certain things.

‘I was even duped when I tried to enter LASU. That pulled me back and all this just made me discouraged. I also tried National Open University (NOUN) and you know it is very easy to get into NOUN, and at certain times you needed to pay certain fees.

‘Believe me; it was difficult to raise N15, 000 at that time. I just decided that all of my energy let me use it into using my talent to feed myself.’

Also speaking about hunger and hardship experiences she said ‘Sometimes when there was no food to eat at home, I take my daughter to my neighbor’s house under the pretext of watching television and stylishly feed my daughter and myself.

‘That’s why I can relate to people because when you are down, you are down. But one cannot just stay down. I would love to help people get out of this type of situation.

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MUSIC: OGBANJE by JESSE BLINKZ

Miracle udeh who is popularly known as Jesse Blinkz is an artist from Enugu.
He is a successful rapper/singer he started his musical career at the age of 10.
He finally drops this hit titled Ogbanje after he successful released iwotago which was prod.by one of the hit maker Yuñgroc who held from Imo state


Download HERE

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I don’t do fraud, says Dammy Krane

Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, the Nigerian artiste known as Dammy Krane, who was reportedly arrested for credit cards fraud in the US on June 2, and released on bail has come to give his own angle of what really happened.

According to the artiste and as corroborated by his mother, he is not a fraudulent person. In a video statement, he thanked his fans and family for their support and denied being involved with fraud. He put the blame on the agent who booked the private jet for him

“First of all, I want to thank God and I want to use this medium to apologize to my family, my team and my fans. I was arrested by the man who booked me for fraud.”I don’t do fraud, I do not partake in such activities, it just happened that the agent who booked my flight did so with fraudulent cards.  My life is all about music and that is what I do,” he said.

“I am so sorry that I got caught up in this mess, it will never happen again and I want to thank those who stood by me.  And I want to thank my parents for their undying love” he added.

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Reason Dammy Krane was kicked out of Hypertek record label

- Following his recent arrest, reason why Dammy Krane got kicked out of Hypertek has surfaced

- Hpertek is a Nigerian record label owned by legendary 2Baba

- Dammy Krane got signed onto the label in 2012 at age 20

- Dammy however got kicked out after breaching his contract

Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel popularly known as Dammy Krane used to be a member of Hypertek record label owned by 2Baba. He however got kicked out after some actions moved the label owners to take a decision to terminate him indefinitely.

Dammy Krane joined Hpertek after meeting with 2Baba at a party and got signed on by the singer. It didn't take long before Dammy was on his way to the pinnacle of his career. Things went great until he breached his contract and got kicked out of the label.

Dammy Krane and 2 Baba
According to reports, Dammy started doing things that were against the rules of the label and persisted after several warnings. The last straw of doing unapproved collaborations broke the camel's back and his contract was terminated.

Mister Krane left the label in 2015 but it wasn't broadcasted because the record label valued positive news and didn't want to give rise to a negative view of Dammy and his image.

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Davido building a house for young Utibe

Singer Davido is according to reports fulfilling one of the promises he made to a young kid, Utibe after a recorded video of the boy singing the hit single “IF” went viral.

An instagram post by the “Fall” crooner revealed that the building of the house is ongoing and he can’t wait to visit when he comes back home as he is currently out of the country.

Recall that after Utibe was videoed singing, a background check revealed that his family’s living condition was nothing to write home about.

Davido who was thrilled by Utibe’s singing promised to take care of him for life.

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Indigenous rapper, Blixxy seals deal with US-based company

FRONTLINE indigenous rapper, Blessed  Okoh, popularly known as Blixxy D RapKing, who debuted in 2015, with his hit song, “Irionor” is set to make his international presence in the American music scene.

Blxxy
WG gathered that the Money Gang Records artiste has penned down a management deal with an American-based company. Details of the deal are yet to be made known, but our source, however, confirmed that the company would be handling the artiste’s international bookings, branding and promotions.

The company is said to have managed such American rap stars as Lil Cease, late notorious BIG Junior Mafia /Bad Boy Records  protege and recently, Uncle Murder, who is currently signed to 50cent’s G-Unit label.

Meanwhile, the talented rapper recently released his trailblazing hit track, “Tomorrow Carry Belle”, featuring the MSN Gang musical taliban, Oritsefemi. The song, which is currently enjoying massive airplay is Blixxy’s message to the streets. It was produced by PJay, mixed and mastered by Indomix. The video, directed by Adasa Cookey, showcases the raw feel of the streets, the pain of the young hustler in this new era of the entrepreneur, with emphasis on the rewards of hard work. Its a brilliant interpretation of the song, portraying the very real struggles of  this generation.

The artiste believes his talent and competence to mix different languages and produce music with a global appeal is his unique selling point.

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Lebanon bans Wonder Woman film over Israeli actress

Lebanon has banned the screening of Hollywood blockbuster “Wonder Woman” because of its lead actress Gal Gadot, who served in the Israeli military, on the grounds of a long-standing boycott of the Jewish state.
The decision sparked a social media frenzy, with some Lebanese mocking the authorities but others welcoming it as part of a campaign to isolate Israel.

An official with Lebanon’s General Security told AFP the interior ministry has “decided to ban the screening of this film based on the recommendation of the Arab League’s Israel Boycott Office”.

Lebanon and Israel are still technically in a state of war, and the Arab League maintains a Damascus-based office responsible for coordinating a regional boycott of the Jewish state.

Lebanon’s economy and culture ministry, which oversees the boycott of Israeli products locally, recommended the film be banned after last year requesting the Arab League office issue a blanket ban on all the work of the 32-year-old actress.

Gadot, who like most young Israelis did military service, made headlines in 2014 for a Facebook post defending the Jewish state’s blistering offensive in the Gaza Strip run by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas.

“I am sending my love and prayers to my fellow Israeli citizens,” she wrote.

“Especially to all the boys and girls who are risking their lives protecting my country against the horrific acts conducted by Hamas, who are hiding like cowards behind women and children.”

The Lebanese ban has sparked a storm on social media, with some welcoming the decision which led to advertising posters for Wonder Woman across the capital vanishing overnight.

“The campaign to boycott supporters of Israel in Lebanon has succeeded,” said the Arabic-language Facebook page of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, which seeks to isolate Israel over its occupation of the Palestinian territories.

But many in Lebanon mocked the decision as censorship or a waste of time, pointing out the film could be viewed online.

“Liberating Palestine one movie at a time. #LiveLoveCensorship,” wrote the Stop Cultural Terrorism in Lebanon group, which promotes freedom of expression.

– ‘In typical Lebanese fashion’ –

Blogger Elie Fares accused the government of inconsistency, pointing out that several of Gadot’s movies have aired in Lebanon in past years.

“In typical Lebanese fashion and because we definitely have our priorities in order, Lebanon’s government decided to rise up from its slumber and resist, even though the movie has been announced for over three years now,” he wrote on his “A Separate State of Mind” blog.

“The fact of the matter is that if you have a problem with the content of a movie, the actor or actress leading it or anything pertaining to it… Simply don’t go watch it,” he added.

“Call for a boycott, but you sure as hell have no right in making sure no one else gets to watch it too.”

Lebanon is considered one of the most liberal countries in the Arab world, with a thriving arts scene.

But its interior ministry’s censorship bureau occasionally bans content considered to incite confessional dissent, attacking morals or state authority, or to reflect Israeli propaganda.

So far, Lebanon appears to be the only Arab country to order a ban on Wonder Woman, which remains scheduled for release across the region including in Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia later this month.

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I Go Dye’s mansion for mum valued at 5.4 million dollars

Since highly rated comedian I Go Dye unveiled the house he built for his mum last Sunday, curiosity has been set adrift in many quarters, with tongues wagging on the possible estimation of the value of the palatial edifice. The Golden Eyes castle is situated at Amb. Francis Agoda Virgin Island,while the almost completed Royal Golden seal is seated at Amb Francis Agoda sugar land, both castles  have attracted many viewers who are fascinated by its uniqueness.

The House, Inset: Comedian, I go Dye
However, Potpourri’s investigation has revealed just how much the mansions must have cost the comedian. According to an architect/ estate developer Wale Balogun ‘’one cannot presume knowledge of accurate sight alone’ but from the structural design and fortification of the castle in question here, both properties will be estimated to the tune of 5.4 million dollars.”

Potpourri further learnt that both castles were contracted to a French company Monreve, which handled all the sculptural and concrete enforcement while Revamp Construction Company owned by the comedian,handled  the building  of the castfles.

“The Golden Eyes which was presented to his mum last Sunday has a unique customized golden sculptured face moulded in the image of his grand mum, Queen Agnes  who nurtured him as a young kid,”  Lilian Akpomene a close friend to the comedian told Potpourri

“Indeed this edifice has a monumental standard, which  will out live  contemporary designs of today and a long time to come. If the essence of a home is just to sleep, I guess a home structurally built as a castle, as a gift to express gratitude for love, is really meant to reflect the true value of what mothers mean to the world,” she added.

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Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe’s hubby, gets new lover?

Lanre Gentry, the estranged husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is moving on with his life, and reconciliation with Mercy Aigbe, may have been foreclosed.

In his Instagram private account on Saturday, Gentry who was docked at a magistrate court in Ikeja Lagos for wife battery recently, posted the photograph of himself and another beautiful lady.

His simple caption for the Black and White photo speaks volume: ‘Temi My Love”. He left the rest for the imagination.

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Kim Kardashian hits 100m followers on Instagram

Celebrity Kim Kardashian has become the sixth person to amass over 100 million followers on Instagram.

The record holder is pop singer Selena Gomez, who has over 120million followers.

Kardashian celebrated passing the mark on the photo- and video-sharing platform Thursday by looking back at some of her most-liked photos.

“I can’t believe I’ve reached 100 million followers on Instagram, thanks to you guys!!! To celebrate, I wanted to take a look back at my most-liked posts. I appreciate my fans (and family) more than you know. You guys are the best!” she said on her website.

What follows is a slideshow of photos of her with husband Kanye West and their children North West and Saint West.

Apart from Gomez, pop singers Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, along with European soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, are the other users to hit the 100 million mark.

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Seven days, seven nights in prison looks like a whole year – Mercy Aigbe’s husband

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe’s husband, Lanre Gentry, has said that the government should improve prison facilities across asking that “Is it that they’ve forgotten this people are still Nigerian citizens?

“If I may say, government shouldn’t leave what they ought to do and start involving its selves in (domestic violence).

Gentry said made this statement after he was released from the Medium Prison, Kirikiri.

The couple
He lamented that the Kirikiri Prison ought to be a correctional facility but instead, it is an overpopulated arena where people die every night.saying that ‘I think this place should be a rehabilitation center not a dumping ground, seven days and seven nights at the medium prison looks like I have spent a whole year in there.’

“I have something to tell the world about my prison life and how it happened.

“Watch out for my story.”

On his Instagram page, Gentry said, “Like I have said earlier that I have something to tell the world due to my fresh experience at the medium prison, (Kirikiri apapa)

“At the moment, I would like to say @realmercyaigbe’s effort sending me to jail was another privilege to see, say all which is going on over there.

I think this place should be a rehabilitation center not a dumping ground, seven days and seven nights at the medium prison looks like i have spent a whole year in there.

“Over 3600 prisoners, where we are meant to have just 1500 prisoners. Prisoners are now more or less like beggars.

“I have been there not that am been told, people die every blessed day, am here to tell the whole world that please lets fight this out with our government because I see no reason why tax are being collected and nothing has been produce and provided through all this payment.

“Is it that they’ve forgotten this people are still Nigerian citizens?

“If I may say, government shouldn’t leave what they ought to do and start involving its selves in (domestic violence).

” I won’t say more than this tonight but more to come to come every night.‎”

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Victor Olaiya, Emeka Ibeh, others mourn actress Moji Olaiya

Nollywood actors and stakeholders have expressed shock over the sudden death of popular actress Moji Olaiya. The 42-year-old actor died on Thursday.

Moji Olaiya
Olaiya who delivered a baby in Canada in March is reported to have died in that country.

Just before her demise, Olaiya made some comments on her Instagram wall.

In an Instagram post two days ago, she wrote: “Allhamdulilahi to you Allah I give all the glory for all you have done. I will forever praise and worship you. It’s not by power but the Grace of Allah. Thank you for the gift of life. Thanks also to all my friends and family my fans for your supports and prayers. Love you all.”

And this was penned on Tuesday. The day after, she dramatically left the world.

In another post, she made after, she announced to her fans that Okiki app is now available on Apple App Store. “watch movies from me and other great actors for free”, she wrote.

At the moment, her Instagram account @mojisolaabikeade, where she had 240,000 followers, has been inundated with messages of lamentations and condolences by her fans.

In his reaction, veteran actor Yinka Quadri, said that her death would rob the industry of a talented actress and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased.

Yomi Fash-Lanso, the Director of Public Relations and Media Affairs of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed the death of Moji Olaiya in a statement.

Fash-Lanso said:“It is with a heavy heart and sad disposition to hear about the sudden death of our colleague; friend and sister, Moji Olaiya, who’s death occurred few hours ago in Canada, few days after giving birth.

“According to reports that we gathered, we learnt she had heart seizure and couldn’t make it.’’

He enjoined all members of TAMPAN and friends to be calm as the association awaited further reports.

“We pray her soul finds eternal rest with her creator and pray to Almighty Allah to comfort the family she left behind the give them the fortitude to bear this great irreparable loss,’’ he said.

Also, Emeka Ibeh, President of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), prayed God to grant the family Moji Olaiya left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.

Ibeh said that the actress would continue to live on in the memories of her fans because of her contributions to the development of Nollywood.

“In her little way, she contributed to the development of Nollywood and she will be greatly missed by her fans.

“I pray that God grants her family members the strength to bear this loss at a time like this,’’ he said.

Ibeh urged other thespians in the country to continue to impact positively on the entertainment industry saying that their good works would definitely live-on after them.

Also, Tope Babayemi, the founder, Different Aesthetics, Arts and Culture Management based at the National Theatre , Lagos, condoled with the family of the deceased.

Babayemi said that the entertainment industry had lost another bright talent that had contributed greatly to the popularity of the local movies.

Actor Femi Branch said: “We were just mere colleagues until the day we had a certain discussion in Sagamu with Aunty `Fali Werepe` and you rose in my defence.

“I have recounted this tale to more people than I can recall and in every instance, the mention of your sincere intervention was the highlight of my tale.

“That day, I knew the good hearted Moji Olaiya and for as long as I have the gift of memory, Mojisola Olaiya will remain embedded in my heart.

“Sleep well `Mj’. May God erect a canopy of protection over your children and the family you left behind.

“Lord, please stay this hand of death moving over our industry and please open our eyes to know that life belongs to you and only you can give it in abundance, “ he said.

Also, Actress Funke Adesiyan said, “Days like today should not exist. I refuse to believe the news of your untimely demise.
“I still don’t get why good people don’t last. You were a true soul.

“B

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Dremo names Davido’s ‘If’ Nigeria’s biggest song

DMW rapper, Dremo, has named Davido’s latest single ‘If’, as the biggest song in Nigeria at the moment. The fast budding rapper boasted that because Davido’s song is currently the biggest in Nigeria, nothing can make him lose his fans; instead, he would grow bigger.

In a chat with E-Daily, Dremo dispelled suggestions that Davido was losing his fans that’s why he recently embarked on a tour of selected cities in Nigeria.

“Can Davido really lose his fans? I don’t think so. What’s the biggest song in Nigeria right now? Isn’t it Davido’s latest single If? So I don’t know where this is coming from, maybe from his haters, I really don’t know. But I believe Davido is only getting bigger; he’s doing big things. I would love to lose fans like David if he is truly losing his fans”, he said

Dremo’s comment is coming on the heel of Davido’s collaborating with Jamaican hot-shot Popcaan in the song ‘My story’.

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76, The Wedding Party win 2017 NollywoodWeek Public Choice Award

The NollywoodWeek Film Festival has announced Tuesday that The Wedding Party and 76 have jointly received the 2017 NollywoodWeek Public Choice Award.

Nigerian singer Banky Wellington attends “The Wedding Party” premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at The Elgin on September 8, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. /AFP
The festival trophy was given to Izu Ojukwu, the Director of 76 and Moses Babatope who represented the film in the absence of the film Director, Kemi Adetiba in a closing ceremony that was followed by the World Premiere screening of Ctach[dot]er by the Director Walter Taylaur.

“I was not expecting this award. It’s an honour for me and for everybody who worked on the film,” said Izu Ojukwu.

In his acceptance speech, Moses Babatope expressed his joy at winning this award and mentioned that it was a good omen as the production of The Wedding Party 2 had just begun in Lagos and Dubai.

The high quality of the selected films for this 5th edition has been praised by journalists and film critics. Eleven films in total were shown during the four days of the festival, including five films in competition: Dinner, Gidi Blues, Green White Green, The Wedding Party and 76.

Historical movie “76”, has won five categories out of its fourteen nominations,at the fifth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Nadira Shakur, the Director of Communication and co-founder of the festival said that “The festival has really cemented its place in the Parisian cultural calendar. Each year we try to offer the very best of Nollywood to the Parisian public by bringing the newest developments in the industry. This year we screened a web-series from REDTV and for the first time, an animated short film from Anthill Studios called Play-Thing.”

The selection of the 2017 edition of NollywoodWeek was rich and eclectic. The Public Choice Award ultimately went to two very different films but both have left an indelible mark on the Nigerian cinema landscape over the past year.

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Why people think I’m arrogant —Davido

Contrary to popular opinion that pop star, Davido is one of  the most arrogant music stars in Nigeria, the HKN Gang henchman has come out to set the record straight, declaring that he’s not as arrogant as many people often perceive him to be. Since his rise to stardom after the release of his debut single, Dami Duro in 2011, he has been slammed with series of criticisms from all quarters about his personality. But in a  recent chat with Showtime, the ‘Aye’ crooner said, “I am a very free person but if you like say, I’m arrogant, I know I’m not arrogant.” According to Davido, he’s a very friendly, receptive and humble person. He emphasized that no matter what the public thinks of him, he insists he is not an arrogant person. “I can bet you now, go to anybody or any street and ask them who is most normal or who is so free they will tell you it’s me. I’m not from the hood! It’s not about giving out money but it’s just me being free as an individual. David said, he believes the reason people harbour such negative perception about him is because they would go crazy if they possess the kind of wealth and affluence he has. “I feel that sometimes people just think I’m that way because if they have what I have they will go crazy, so I think that’s just the problem”, he boasted.

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