Alicia Keys announces 2nd pregnancy with beautiful pic with Swizz Beatz

The singer posted the pic above on her Facebook page and wrote

"Happy Anniversary to the love of my life @therealswizzz !!! And to make it even sweeter we've been blessed with another angel on the way!!! You make me happier than I have ever known! Here's to many many more years of the best parts of life!!!

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Pics from Femi Otedola's fairytale dinner for daughter's birthday and graduation

Billionaire business man Femi Otedola's threw a super graduation & birthday dinner for his daughter, Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola at The Mandarin Knightsbridge in London on Friday night July 25th.



Femi Otedola's daughter and friends arrived on a London double-decker bus

Photo credit: Ovation International Magazine

Boko Haram kidnaps wife of Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister

The wife of Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister, Amadou Ali, was kidnapped this morning July 27th after men of the Boko Haram sect stormed her home in the northern town of Kolofata, Cameroon's information minister and government spokesman revealed.

Mrs Ali was kidnapped alongside her domestic staff and one other person. The insurgents also killed 3 people in the attack on Kolofata, a town in Cameroon's Far North Region near Nigeria

Colonel Felix Nji Formekong, the second commander of Cameroon's third inter-army military region (RMIA3) based in the regional headquarters of Maroua, said the sect members are believed to still be in the town fiercely engaging military officers

"The situation is very critical here now, and as I am talking to you the Boko Haram elements are still in Kolofata town in a clash with our soldiers. Some of them have already taken away the wife of Vice Prime Minister Ahmadou Ali and her house help while the bodyguards of the Vice Prime Minister have succeeded in taking him out of the town to Mora," Formekong said, adding that there could be more casualties" he said

Davido, Iyanya, Kaffy, Flavour win big at AFRIMMA Awards

The highly anticipated African Muzik Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA held last night in Dallas and had big African Stars like Flavour, Kcee, Iyanya, Diamond Platnumz and international star T-pain  dazzle on the stage with electrifying performances.

Davido carted home the Best Male Artist and Artiste of the Year award with Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Kaffy Dance Queen also winning big.

AFRIMMA 2014 WINNERS

Best DJ Africa 2014- Dj Black (Ghana)

Best African DJ USA 2014 - Dj Josh (Kenya)

Best Video of the Year 2014- Flavour (Nigeria)

Best Male East Africa 2014-  Diamond (Tanzania)

Best Male West Africa 2014- Davido (Nigeria)

Best Female East Africa 2014- Lady Jaydee (Tanzania)

Best Female West Africa 2014 - Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Best Male Central Africa 2014 -  Fally Pupa (Congo)

Best Female Central Africa 2014- Gasha ( Cameroon)

Best Male Southern Africa 2014- Khuli Chana (South Africa)

Best African Group 2014- P-square (Nigeria)

Best Male Diaspora 2014- Fuse ODG (Ghana)

Best Female Diaspora 2014- Les Nubians (Cameroon)

Best Female Southern Africa 2014- Zahara (South Africa)

Best Dancehall Artist 2014 - Timaya (Nigeria)

Best Dance in a Video 2014- Iyanya (Lekwa Ukwu) (Nigeria)

Best Gospel Artiste 2014- Bahati (Kenya)

Best Traditional Artist 2014- Flavour (Nigeria)

Best Newcomer 2014- Stanley Enow (Cameroon)

Best Video Director 2014- Ogopa Dj’s (Kenya)

Music Producer of the year 2014- Dj Oskido (South Africa)

Best Dance Group 2014- Imagneto (Nigeria)

Best Rap Act 2014- Sarkodie (Ghana)

Best Collaboration 2014- Mafikizolo ft Uhuru (Khona) (South Africa)

Song of the Year 2014- Kcee (Nigeria)

Artist of the Year 2014- Davido (Nigeria)

Leadership in Music Award 2014- 2face Idibia

Legendary Award 2014- Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Transformational Leadership Award 2014- Chief Dr. Godswill Akpabio

It’s all about crossing boundaries with music.

Davido, Flavour, Diamond Win Big At African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 

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"I'm disappointed no secular artiste came for Kefee's burial' - Daddy Showkey

In an interview with Leadership newspapers, Daddy Showkey expressed his disappointment at many Nigerian artists who didn't bother to attend Kefee's burial. He also talked about the time he was sick, and how none of his colleagues bothered to see how he was doing. He says he has no friends in the entertainment industry. Find below...

"I was disappointed that artistes did not come to show love to their own. It is not a good thing. The lady died and it is sad for her family. Musicians ought to have showed up and rallied round her people, to show that they care. It was only the gospel musicians that showed up, meaning there is no love in this industry. Nobody cares about you if you drop dead tomorrow. I told you I was away for 3 years because of my spinal cord injury. Nobody came to visit me during that time. No one from my generation of singers came to identify with me and that is bad for a man who has given much to the industry. This makes me think that we don’t care about ourselves in this industry. As the Yoruba people say, Oju aaye ni a nse o meaning, na eye service we dey do to oursefu!"he said. Continue

He said that in the industry, he doesn't have any friend

"I don’t have a friend oh. This life wetin my eyes don see, no be small thing oh! That experience is enough to make you cut-off, because when they see me with money they associate with Showkey; but when Showkey had a challenge, an accident- no one could call or say we feel your pain. So me, I no get friend. My friends are those in Ajegunle that we can say the truth to ourselves. It is only Pasuma that I can call my friend- he comes to my house anytime and we chat about things" he said.

Akon and Wale perform with Wizkid at his concert in New York

You have to be really special for music heavyweights to agree to perform with you on stage at your own concert. Konvict Music boss/singer Akon and US-Nigerian rapper Wale showed up at Wizkid's concert on Saturday July 26th at the Irving Plaza in New York and performed with him on stage. They even performed their own songs to a stunned crowd. Reality stars Natalie Nunn and Mz Jersey also showed up to support Wizkid. 

"I don't have step kids, they are all my kids' Annie Idibia opens up in new interview

In this very revealing interview with Sunday Sun, mother of 2 Annie Idibia opened up about life before the fame and money; how her mother coped after they were abandoned by their father, her acting career, marriage to 2face Idibia, her relationship with his other kids and much more.  Excerpts from the very interesting interview below.... 

Ordinarily, people would expect to see the pompous wife of a big star like Tuface but that does not seem to be the case with you. You’re so humble?
Thanks for the compliment. I am a very playful and down-to-earth person though, there are times I prefer keeping to myself in order to avoid people taking advantage or abusing me. However, I am a very simple person. I am from Eket, Akwa Ibom State. I am from a family of four children; three brothers and myself, the only daughter of the family. My mum and dad divorced 20 years ago. Continue...

Your parents separated 20 years ago. How did it affect you?
My mother bred us from childhood to adulthood because of the divorce. I was almost a tom boy growing up with my brothers. It’s heartbreaking when you live with your parents happily and suddenly, they part ways. Sincerely, we were terribly affected emotionally. It was especially tough where it was only our mother that was attending functions in school and taking care of our needs. It was emotionally sapping and my brothers have their own fair share of memories. It affected me so much while in secondary school because I was always sad going home after school hours to see my mother living without my father. But mum tried her best to make life meaningful for us; she is my hero. And I appreciate God for being there for us.

How old were you when your parents divorced?
Maybe, nine or 10. I was in primary school when it all happened and I remember everything but it is irrelevant talking about it now because we have moved on.

Could you talk about the sacrifices you made as a kid to support your mother financially?
I was always running home during lunch break to prepare lunch for my younger brother but unfortunately, we lost him at 15 years of age. It was really tough! I had to assist my mother in her shop which was very close to our house after school. She was also working to make ends meet.

How did your brother die?
We don’t like talking about it in the family because we miss him dearly. He was an intelligent and brave boy; he died of tuberculosis.

Where did you grow up?
We lived in Ibadan with our parents when my father was working with Mobil and my mother was a house wife. She remained a house wife until they separated. I was born with a silver spoon but I didn’t grow up with it. After their divorce, my mother got a job with Mobil working as a cook to support us. Thereafter, we moved to Jakande Estate, Lekki, Lagos. From there we moved to Thomas Estate, also on the Island. After the entire struggle, God has blessed us tremendously. I am the last child. My eldest brother is married and my elder brother lives in Atlanta; he is also married.

How did that experience shape you?
It made me stronger and independent as a woman. As the only girl, my mother taught me to do domestic chores. Today as a married woman, I have domestic staff but I still cook and do house chores. I started working immediately after I graduated from secondary school at age 15. I worked as a sales girl in a boutique and two other places before I got admission to study, leading up to my diploma. I also worked part time as an undergraduate of Computer Science at the Lagos State University when I was 18-years-old. Thereafter, I got admission into the University of Lagos where I bagged a degree in Theatre Arts. Growing up wasn’t easy, my sister. I have never shared this before in the media but I think God wants His name to be exalted in my life.

What is your advice to couples on divorce?
Honestly, divorce is the worst punishment any parent could subject children to because it’s the children that will face the consequences of their actions. Divorce shouldn’t be considered as an option when couples face-off. It is advisable to settle rather than divorce. Why did you get married if you cannot forgive and reconcile with your partner? I don’t wish my kids to pass through my experience regarding divorce. I always use my parents-in-laws as an example and I try to emulate them in my marriage. After all these years, they are still deeply in love with each other. Even at their age, they still enjoy each other’s company and that is amazing.

Have you reconciled with your father?
I have reconciled with him. I did seven years ago. Our mother always encouraged us to forgive our father and love him regardless of the past. I have a very good relationship with my father now.

Let’s talk about the industry that brought you to limelight. How did you come into Nollywood?
I attended so many auditions after my secondary education and I also did some modelling jobs for a while earning as little as N2000. The highest fee I ever earned was N5000 but I wasn’t discouraged. I worked with Dakova and KC Jabari and I also did ushering jobs at events. I was an usher at Queen Onokala’s first album launch. I was also second runner-up of Queen of All Nations Beauty Pageant. It was after the beauty pageant that I made my Nollywood debut.

How long have you been in the industry?
I have spent over four years as a professional. I came into Nollywood in 2009. Before then I had featured in minor roles while in the University. After graduation and the birth of my first baby, I got deeply involved in acting.

What do you enjoy most about being an actress?
I love stepping into other people lives, living it and depicting it to the best of my abilities and it’s always been a delight.

Have you ever played a role you later regretted?
I wouldn’t play it if it’s not acceptable to me.

Are you saying that even if you are paid a huge amount of money, you wouldn’t play if it’s not acceptable?
Sometimes I actually accept scripts because of the character and not the amount involved. I also consider the energy and intellectual ability that the character demands because I love playing roles that challenge my ability and skills. Basically, I act for the passion and not just for the monetary gains.

Have you ever been embarrassed by a fan?
I learned a lot from my husband who became a superstar before my foray into Nollywood. So, mine is a piece of cake. I don’t tag them embarrassing because it’s a price you have to pay for fame.

How has motherhood been so far?
I enjoy being a mum. God has blessed me with two wonderful kids. It’s wonderful though, tasking, stressful and sometimes depressing, especially when you are a working mum. But I try to create time to be with my kids no matter my busy schedule. I make sure I am always involved in my daughter’s school activities. It would interest you to know that I am my daughter’s lesson teacher. And I must appreciate my lovely mother for making life meaningful for me by teaching me so much; she has been a wonderful mother and grandmother.

What do you enjoy most about being a mother?
I admire watching my little baby bubble with life. Watching my first daughter grow is nothing short of a blessing from God. They give me joy and I celebrate motherhood whenever my daughter calls me mama. It’s a wonderful feeling looking at this creatures God has blessed me with; in fact, they are the best things in my life.

You are presently on set, could you tell us about the movie you are working on?
We are working on a movie entitled Perfect Snake. I am actually playing female lead. I love the role because it is one of my most challenging roles. In fact, the character is my direct opposite. She is a girl that doesn’t smile and is mean. She is a rich kid who does all her father’s dirty deals and is sexually involved with her brother. It’s been fun coming on set in the morning and driving home in the middle of the night.

Who is the perfect snake in the movie?
You will find out after watching the movie when it is released; I wouldn’t let the cat out of the bag.
There is this popular saying ‘no pain, no gain’. Have you had any experience in life that actually made you cry?
I actually cried the day I gave birth to my first child, Isabella. They were tears of joy. I held her and kissed her to appreciate the mercy and grace of God upon my life. And I also cried the day I lost my younger brother. And of course, I cried on my wedding day.

Why did you cry on your wedding day which should be your happiest?
Indeed it was a long journey. We dated for years before we got married on that fateful day, which was my happiest moment in life. My mother was filled with joy seeing her only daughter getting married to her soul mate. In fact, both families were elated.

When did you meet Tuface and how long have you been married?
I met my husband in 1999 and we started dating in 2002. We dated till we got married. Though, there were times we had differences during courtship but the bond we shared and our love for each other took us to the altar. We have been married for over two years and I feel like it’s been forever.

Your husband has been linked with rumours concerning women. How do you handle those moments, especially the recent one about him impregnating a banker?
I really don’t pay attention since I am married to a man that understands me. In fact, most times we laugh over these rumours. Any time such rumours come up in the media, my husband calls me immediately on the phone asking if I have seen what was written. And I reply that I have and we laugh over it and move on because we know that those rumours will not tear us apart. On the recent rumour about him impregnating a banker, I don’t know what they stand to gain with idle gossip. I had just delivered my baby, Olivia. She was barely two months old but we overcame it.

Could you share some of your labour room experiences?
The coming of my first baby was easier but my second baby was not easy. I was screaming and calling on God. I had my babies through caesarean section. I appreciate God but I wish it was through normal delivery. I always remember the pains I had after their delivery because it’s not the normal way of giving birth but the major pains that go with CS. However, regardless of the process, I give God all the glory.

Have you ever felt like having your husband present in the labour room?
He was around during the delivery of my first baby though, he was not allowed into the theatre. He was 24 hours late for the delivery of my second baby. I was so angry with him but he apologised and I forgave him.

Which of the rumours published about your husband hit you hardest?
None, I just want gossips to leave us alone to enjoy our blissful lives together. We don’t disturb them, why are they disturbing our peace? And I also want to appreciate our fans for being there for us.

Most celebrities’ marriages break up. How are you able to enjoy a stable marriage?
I married my friend and we trust, love and respect each other so much. And that has remained the bed rock of our marriage.

Your husband has admitted that you are his African Queen. What actually attracted you to him?
I was very young when we started dating. Honestly, I can’t explain what it is but I just want to be around him always and it just grew into what it is today.

Was he your first love?
I wouldn’t answer this question but I think so.

Tell me what I want to hear, is he?
(smiles) He is my love.

How does your husband react after watching some of the romantic roles you acted including those where you had to kiss another man?
They are two different things but my husband has asked me not to act in bad movies. I am g lad to express my ability as a professional. And concerning playing romantic roles, my husband always say to me, ‘if you have to act a romance scene, you have to do it well or you don’t do it at all.’

Are you saying he is not a jealous guy?
(laughter) No. He is actually a very jealous husband.

How are you coping living with your step children?
I don’t have step children; they are my kids. They are innocent, smart and adorable kids. We have a good family relationship with our kids in America and Nigeria. Zion has a great sense of humour, he is always attached to his sister, Isabel; they are age mates and they always disagree to agree in love. It’s fun watching them stay together whenever they come to their family home. Honestly, we want our children to enjoy their childhood by the grace of God in unity and love. And I really appreciate their mothers for their great understanding and their father, for making our children his priority in life.

Your husband stated in an interview that he is done making kids. Do you still wish to have more kids?
(Smiles) That’s funny. God has blessed us with seven children so I think we have enough. But if God blesses us with one more child, who am I to say no.

Are you planning to produce a movie like your colleagues?
I am working towards producing a movie soon but aside that, my NGO would soon be lunched. I am working presently with a colleague and friend, Tana Adelana. Our first project will be in Jakande Estate schools, located in Lekki. The objective is to assist pupils to have a comfortable environment for learning.

Do you also consider acting beyond Nollywood?
I will if the opportunity comes but I don’t have American accent and I don’t like pretending. If I am given an African woman’s role to play, why not? After all, Rita Dominic is now in Hollywood, which is a commendation for Nollywood.

Happy Sallah to all our Muslim brothers and sisters + GEJ's Sallah message

Hope all our Muslim brothers & sisters have a great celebration. Below is president Jonathan's Sallah message...I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters on the auspiciousoccasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri celebrations .I congratulate all of our countrymen and women who have successfully undertaken the purifying Ramadan fast.As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, it is my hope and prayer that Ramadan’s spiritual lessons and the Holy Prophet’s teachings of piety, love, justice, fairness, equity, peaceful co-existence with others, tolerance, honesty and dedication to duty will remain with us all for the benefit and greater glory of our dear nationMay the lessons and blessings of the Holy Month also permeate into us all, and positively influence our attitudes towards our fellow countrymen and women, irrespective of their religion or places of origin; and promote greater commitment to the peace, unity and stability of the nation. Although the observance of the Holy Month was sadly tainted in parts of the country with the continuing atrocities of extremists and terrorists in our midst, I urge all patriotic Nigerians to remain strong and resolute in defence of freedom, unity, law and order, peace, security and progress of the nation. I feel the pains and anguish of all our compatriots who have experienced the harrowing impact of terrorism unleashed on them by brainwashed and misguided agents of evil and disunity, but we must never throw up our hands in helplessness and despair as the terrorists and purveyors of anarchy want.Going forward, let us all remain unwaveringly committed to showing solidarity with our Armed Forces and security agencies and giving them the full support they require to prosecute the war against terrorism to a successful conclusion. I assure all Nigerians, once again, that we are totally committed to winning that war, putting the scourge of terrorism and insecurity rapidly behind us and giving the fullest possible attention to the urgent task of improving the living conditions of our people in all parts of the country.We cannot and will not be deterred from our goal of positively transforming our nation into a strong, united, progressive, stable, secure and prosperous nation in which all citizens will live in peace in spite of our immense diversities.May Almighty Allah continue to bless our nation and all who have successfully undertaken this year’s Ramadan Fast.I wish you all happy and peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR

Couple arrested after grandma films them having sex on the beach in front of kids

The man looks like he regrets his action, but not the woman...see the smirk on her face...lol. A couple have been arrested after they were filmed having sex on a crowded beach in Florida in front of children, including a 4 year old girl.

Elissa Alvarez, 20 (pictured right), straddled Jose Caballero, 39, (pictured left) on a blanket for 25 minutes in full view of other beach-goers before they calmly went for a swim

When they returned from the swim and started again, a disgusted grandma filmed their actions on her mobile phone before calling police. They were arrested & charged with lewd & lascivious behaviour.
The grandma who recorded the porno on her phone said;
"This went on for about 25 minutes. I’ve lived here since 1978 and I go to the beaches, and I’ve never seen anything like this. They laid on the beach and passed out for hours. We thought they were dead. But when they woke up, they cuddled for a while - then they started into the same thing they did before.”

Lil Wayne Brings Christina Milian As His Date To The ESPYS

Are Lil Wayne and Christina Milian hip-hop’s newest couple? The Young Money chief brought the “Drop It Low” singer as his date to the 2014 ESPYS on Wednesday.
The YMCMB labelmates were seen holding hands as they made their way to their seats at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. The camera cut to them sitting side-by-side as they watched Drake host.
The sighting comes less than a month after Milian called off her engagement to Rap-A-Lot Records CEO Jas Prince.
Weezy even wrote a song about his new flame called “Tina Turn Up Needs a Tune Up,” which he debuted as part of his Weezy Wednesdays series.
She need a king, fuck them princes / You’re a queen / Let’s have a princess,”he raps, adding,“Oh, ya’ll just datin’? Well I’m still hating.”
The two have been in the studio together working on music for Tha Carter V, and recently collaborated on “Video Model” for the Young Money compilation Rise of an Empire

Davido Renews MTN Contract For Another Year

Davido is back from his Tour, which saw him performing in more than 5 countries, Davido took outtime from his continental travels to conclude the renewal of his MTN contract.
Other MTN artistes have since renewed theirs but Davido’s case though, we guess it’s better late than never. Congrats to Davido and HKN Gang as a whole.
Here he is with his manager and MD/CEO of celebrity consultants, Paul O Prime Promoters, Mr. Paul Okoye.

Veteran Actor, Chief Zebrudaya Goes Back To School At 64

Renowned actor and comedian Chief Chika Okpala, aka Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4:30,is back to being a student. He was among the 700 students who matriculated last weekend at the Enugu Study Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Explaining his decision to go back to school at 64, Chief Zebrudaya told journalists that it stemmed from his belief that “age is no barrier to education”. Though it won’t make him abandon his ‘Zebrudaya language’, he has decided to enrol for the Master of Business Management to be able to manage himself.
Chief Zebrudaya said:
“As long as you can feel, as long as you can understand and practicalise you are qualified at any time to go in and read to better your education. Since Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now in vogue, whether you like it or not, you must go back to school to learn it.
Yes, I might have made a mark in entertainment industry but that is entertainment, this is management. Nobody is managing me so I decided to go and read management to be able to manage myself.”

Fashion Protege Winner's Lookbook

Congratulations to Oisetohanmen “Omon” Isinugben – the first winner of the Multichoice Nigeria presents the Fashion Protege! 

The emerging fashion star who is the Creative Director of Abuja-based fashion label Belois Couture is one to watch! Not only did she win the first season of Africa’s leading fashion TV reality show, she has backed it up with a great post-win collection. Continue...

Belois Couture which launched in 2012 celebrates the modern woman who embraces excellence in every aspect of her life including her fashion choices. The label offers elegant, original, youthful yet timeless pieces. The new collection is called  “Átómu“.

“Átómu” is an Ishan word which translates as ‘growth/beginning’, the designer has described the collection as a representation of her “exponential growth” during the show.

Kindly find images of the collection attached. 

FIFA lifts ban on Nigeria

FIFA has lifted the ban it placed on Nigeria on July 9th after a high court sitting in Jos sacked the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Aminu Maigari and other board members. FIFA had frowned at the court ruling, stating that the move was a government interference in football activities which is against its policy. FIFA then directed that a new court order reinstating Maigari and other NFF executives be obtained before it can lift the ban.

The new court order reinstating the NFF President and other executives was obtained two days ago, Tuesday July 15th, hence the lifting of the ban today.

Maigari and his board will resume their duties tomorrow and stay there until next month's elections when they could be sacked through the ballot, in line with FIFA's policies. 

Rihanna fires back at Wendy Williams for says........ she's not girlfriend material

Wendy Williams is very opinionated and let's her opinion known on her talk show. During a Hot Topics segment on her show some days ago, Wendy discussed Chris Brown and Drake being in the studio together, and slammed their mutual connection, Rihanna.

Speaking about Rihanna, who has dated both Chris and Drake, Wendy Williams said; 

"Rihanna is not girlfriend material. She's hot, she's sexy, you do her, then you take your penicillin."

Well, Bad Gal RiRi was not impressed and posted a popular Vine clearly directed at Wendy. lol. See that after the cut...


Rihanna posted the popular 'My p**sy popz severely' vine...lol


watch here

Afrinolly sets up Industry Screening Lounge at the Durban Film Mart 2014

Afrinolly will be showcasing their Short Film Competition winning films and providing an industry screening lounge for all filmmakers to use their facilities to present projects to potential clients at the Durban FilmMart, set for 18 – 21 July 2014 at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel in Durban. Continue.

Developed in Nigeria in 2011, Afrinolly is a free mobile app that gives Africans access to view movies, trailers and short films produced in Africa, mainly of Nollywood and Bollywood. Having become one of the most downloaded apps in Africa, which can be used on Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows and Nokia smartphones, Afrinolly also brings its users the latest news and gossip about movies, music and celebrities in Africa.

In its second year attending DFM, Afrinolly will be sponsoring a luncheon and industry screening lounge, which is open to all delegates and filmmakers attending the DFM. This Industry Screening lounge will give African filmmakers a platform and facility to present their projects to potential funders, sponsors and co-production partners. 

The Industry screening lounge will also serve a purpose for Afrinolly, who plan to showcase the significance of the app and the winning films from their recent Afrinolly Short Film Competition (ASFC). This competition was a unique and innovative online competition, focusing on the youth in Africa encouraging entrants to submit a 15 minute short film telling their story and addressing their African issues. Afrinolly will be using the DFM as a vehicle to demonstrate the talent in Africa and illustrate how the app can and has played a part in developing and distributing African film content. 

“The screening lounge is our chance to publicise the short films that came through the ASFC, and to showcase the talents resident within this pool of young film makers. In addition, to provide them with a platform to show what they are capable of doing. We will also accommodate Q & A during the screening, both about the screened movie and Afrinolly in general,” said Afrinolly’s Jane Maduegbuna.

“Afrinolly is a fairly new product but has grown tremendously through the years. Their app has helped distribute many African films, creating awareness of African stories, issues and people in our film industry. The participation of Afrinolly is welcomed and we look forward to seeing how the app is taken up at DFM,” says Durban Film Office’s Toni Monty.

The Durban FilmMart will be taking place on 18 – 21 July 2014, alongside the Durban International Film Festival which will be on 17 – 27 July. For more information on the DFM go tohttp://www.durbanfilmmart.com, to register for DFM visit the delegate registration desk at the Elangeni Tsogo Sun Hotel on Thursday 17th 13h00 to 16h00 and from Friday 18th to Monday 21st July from, 08h00 to 16h00. 

To book a session at the Afrinolly screening lounge contact privatescreenings@durbanfilmmart.com 

Timaya says collabo with Sean Paul cost him over N20m

Timaya has revealed that his recent collaborative effort ‘Bum bum’ remix with Sean Paul cost him overN20m.

While speaking on ‘The Juice’ with host Toolz, the Nigerian Pop artiste explained that putting the song together and shooting the visuals took about six months to achieve and was quite expensive too.

‘I spent over N20 just to put that song and video together. It cost that much to bring Sean Paul and his people from Jamaica, I’m not joking’, Timaya explained

Timaya also revealed that Sean Paul recorded his part of the song in France back in December 2013 and had to wait three months to shoot the video in Miami.

Justin Bieber still in trouble with the law

The ‘Believe’ hit-maker was ordered to answer questions from lawyers in March as part of anongoing lawsuit relating to his bodyguard allegedly beating up a photographer, but after he refused to respond to several queries, a judge has insisted he must repeat the interrogation, with the same lawyer.

Several of the questions Justin refused to answer related to his on/off girlfriend, with the lawyer – representing the photographer, Jeffrey Binion – insisting Justin and Selena‘s relationship is relevant to the case because she was with him at the scene of another apparent attack on a paparazzo in 2012.

However, after refusing to answer several times, the 20-year-old star eventually exploded, saying: ‘Don’t ask me about her! Do not ask me about her!’

The ‘Beauty and a Beat’ singer then stormed out of the room, and was said to have been ‘on edge’ when he returned a few minutes later and angered the lawyer with his surly responses.

When he responded to a query by saying, ‘Yeah’, the lawyer asked, ‘Do you mean yes?’ to which he scoffed,‘What the f**k is the difference between yeah and yes?!’

The sarcastic star remained unimpressed by the cross-examination.
Justin allegedly said, ‘What is this, 60 minutes?’ and later quipped, ‘OK Katie Couric, what’s your question again?’

The star is accused of ordering his bodyguard Hugo Hesny to choke Binion and steal his camera equipment last June outside a Miami recording studio.

According to TMZ, no date has yet been set for the new deposition, but it will be videotaped again.

Vanessa Williams reveals Molestation by Female at 10 made Her Sexually Promiscuous

Vanessa Williams is once again opening up about the molestation she suffered at the age of 10, as well as the impact it had on her youth. She first talked about the molestation in 2010.

For an episode of Oprah’s Master Class on OWN to air on Sunday, the singer/actress and former Miss America, says “I think it made me more sexually promiscuous and more sexually curious at a younger age than I should have been.”

Recounting the incident, the 51-year-old said, “One night she came into the room where my friend and I were sleeping, and she told me to lie down on the floor. She took my bottoms off and she said, ‘Be quiet,’ and she went down on me. I knew it felt good, but also something that was not supposed to be happening.”

After it happened, “conflicted” Vanessa wanted to tell her family but when she got home, her father’s brother passed away, so she chose not to speak.

“At that young age, having that happen to you in your body, it awakens your sexuality at an age where it shouldn’t be awakened” she said.

In 1983, Vanessa Williams lost her Miss America crown after photos of her in lesbian poses made its way to the press. But she has long forgotten about the incident.

“I think had that not happened in my life, and I had an opportunity to have a normal courtship with a boyfriend at 16 or whatever … there wouldn’t have been that shame that was always haunting me.” she concludes.

Fifa Rankings: Nigeria Now Ranked 34th In The World

It is the coveted list that cements your country as a force to be reckoned with in the football world. Just incase you don’t know, we are taking about the FIFA World Ranking.

The 2014 World Cup was the place to try to up the ante and keep people buzzing about the players in the country.

Our Super Eagles may have lost to France in the Quarter Finals, but they were clearly greatly appreciated. Out of 208 countries listed, Nigeria takes the 34th slot, that is 10 spots up from the previous list.

The Eagles are now the third-ranked African side behind Algeria and Cote d’Ivoire who finished in the 24th and 25th positions.

Of course, champions Germany take the number one position, with Argentina coming in 2nd, Netherlands 3rd, Colombia 4th and Belgium 5th. Brazil who had a humiliating finish takes the 7th position and France rounds up the Top 10.