Shan George, Ben Bruce in cold war

With the recent Facebook post of Shan George, no one needs to be told that the star actress need urgent reaction to get the president of Silverbird Group, Ben Bruce, off  her bad men list. And for the controversial screen beau to have decided to take her grievance to one of the most visited social networks, something is undoubtedly wrong somewhere and Shan is pained.

Shan’s comment that has become a topic of discussion among her fans, friends and stakeholders read, “I don’t understand why Ben Bruce would put a rule that if you don’t premier your mmovie at Silverbird Galleria, the movie would not be shown in Silverbird cinema. My question is that all the fforeign movies being shown at d SilverBird cinema, how many HHollywood producers have come to premier their movie at the Silverbird Galleria?,” she asked.

While some people understood Ben Bruce business approach with the alleged rule, the yet to be confirmed idea was condemned by many who took up the matter from Shan’s perspective.

Although, SS is still awaiting the response of the management of Silverbird cinemas, is anything wrong if it is true that Ben Bruce gave such directive?

Eight showbiz stars die in eight months



Sam Loco



No doubt, 2011 is fast running to an end. It has also dealt everyone and spheres its blows and pats. The Nigerian movie world industry popularly known as Nollywood has  also had its own shares. So far, it has lost eight of its members to the fading year which is just eight months old.

While some of these showbiz stars were actually lost to the bad health, others died in auto crash. And as we pray for long live and good health for the living, may the souls of the departed continue to rest in peace. Here are the eight showbiz stars that dimmed in eight months.

Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister: His death could be called a bad present for the New Year because  Fuji music lovers all o

Ishola Durojaiye: When the industry is still mourning the untimely departure of Barrister, on March 20, the cold hands of death snatched away Ishola Durojaiye, the pop

John Chidioke : The gifted stand-up comic act fondly called CD John, who will be greatly missed for his unique style of rendering most popular gospel songs in ways that different Nigerian ethnic groups would do it, died on Thursday March 27, a week after the death of Alasari. 

Chidinma Mbalaso: As entertainment buffs were still reeling from the shock of CD John’s death, the industry was dealt with another blow on March 28, as Chidinma, one of the final four belles of rested reality TV show, Koko Mansion, was announced dead.

The Abuja based struggling youth died in an auto crash along Kaduna ro

Ashley Nwosu: This is another huge loss to the Nigerian movie industry.  Ashley’s death was a blow to many movie buffs hitherto in the dark about the veteran actor’s battle with severe liver problems.



He eventually lost the battle on April 24 at the Military Hospital, Yaba, L



Chidinma



agos. Apart from been a face that was synonymous with Nollywood Ashley Nwosu will be fondly remembered for his uniqueness in character interpretations in home videos.

Yemisi Akande: Although, the name Yemisi Akande may not strike a familiar chord in the Nigerian Movie industry, the attention drawn by the news of sudden demise of the UK based Nigerian socialite, actress cum script writer popularly known as Yemisi Eleto, revealed lots about the   pretty niece of popular actor, Segun Remi a.k.a Chief Karan. Yemisi is said to have undergone surgical operation to remove what was suspected to be a water substance in her lung but later died on June 26, af



CD John



ter complications that relapsed few months after. Yemisi will be missed for her huge role in production and distribution of Nigerian home videos abroad.



Christy Essien Igbokwe:  The passing away of Nigeria’s Lady of Songs is still very fresh in our minds and Christy’s death has undoubtedly created a vacuum in the Nigerian music industry that may not be filled in many years to come. 



Although, there was an unconfirmed report that one of the pioneers


With quite a number of old classics, which still sound new, Christy Essien Igbokwe was a music legend and social crusader, who would never be forgotten in the history of the Nigerian music industry.



Sam Loco Efe: As the burial plans of Christy Essien Igbokwe were unfolded in the newspapers last weekend, death struck again, and took away Sam Loco, one of the highly revered screen idols.

The gifted actor, who was known for his rare sense of humour, was reported to have died on Sunday August 7, in Owerri after a movie shoot.  Although, Sam’s health was said to have deteriorated, he passed away when families, friends, fans and colleagues least expected. Aside, he had been a role model to all aspiring movie stars; Sam will be missed for his outstanding comic acts and use of hilarious proverbs.













Eleto

 and former president of the Performing Musician Association of Nigerian (PMAN) had cancer before she died, Christy bade the world farewell on June 30,a few months to her 51^st birthday.

Alasari

ad, Abuja. Although, not quite famous alive, Chidinma was an untapped talent waiting to be unfolded on the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Barrister

He also died in an auto crash that occurred on his way from where he had gone to anchor an album listening party.

Ashley

ular Yoruba actor cum producer otherwise known as Ahmed Alasari.  He died in an auto crash on his way from LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos, where he had gone to promote ‘Omo Night Club’, his last movie production, which release he never lived to witness. 

Christy

ver were shocked. Though reported dead twice, the self acclaimed Fuji music creator eventually succumbed to the strange illness that kept him bed ridden for months. Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, who died at St Mary Hospital, London, will forever be remembered for his numerous hit albums, and immeasurable contribution to the growth of the Nigerian music industry, especially the Fuji genre. 

Sam Loco’s death: How Genevieve, Esse Agesse, others goofed

 

Despite the fact that it was with heavy heart most movie buffs re-broadcasted news of the death of veteran actor, Sam Loco Efe, through their Black Berry, Facebook, Twitter and other online social networks, the sad news actually ignited confusion before it was finally confirmed.

While some colleagues held their brief when the news filtered to the internet, Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Esse Agesse, Stella Damasus led other showbiz icons, who quickly took over the twitter and Facebook to express their shock over Sam Loco’s death.

The situation took a dramatic turn when speculations rifled that Sam Loco was still alive, and twinkle of an eye, our screen goddess went back online to eat their words. And the most interesting ones were that of Genevieve Nnaji and Esse Agesse.

 “This is the first time I have tweeted about a passing away and it will be the last. I am so sorry for spreading false news and my greatest apology to Uncle Sam. But that was how heartbroken I was,” Geneveive tweeted.

 For Esse Agesse, her facebook post read, “Information getting to me says that Sam Loco Efe is alive. He suffered from heart attack on location earlier today in Imo State; he’s gradually recuperating in hospital in Owerri, pass around the message.”

Quite ridiculous but the question begging for answer is that did Genevieve Nnaji, Esse Agesse, Rita Dominic, Stella Damasus and the rest, who got the news twisted, not with the contact of any right source to confirm the news before go online?  

Nigerian Broadcasters Awards 2011 hots up!



Toolz (female presenter of the year 2010)



Sequel to the success of the Nigerian Broadcasters Awards (NBA), which maiden edition held last year Sunday October 31, 2010 at Tribeca, V/I, Lagos, AWW has been informed that there is a gear up for the second edition slated for October 30, 2011.

Speaking on the reason for the laudable initiative to recognise on-air personalities, Kenneth Uzoanya, the media coordinator of the event, which is being packaged by Reality One Entertainment, said, “It has been observed that the Nigerian entertainment industry has shown less concern in appreciating and celebrating broadcasters, on-air personalities(Radio and TV presenters), deejays and every one working behind the scene despite the fact that they are the ‘star makers’, and the only road to stardom for both movie and music stars.
“This is the reason Reality One Entertainment, the fast rising showbiz firm, came up with the initiative of changing this neglect with a conscious view of packaging a yearly award ceremony to celebrate on-air personalities.” According to Kenneth, this year’s edition of Nigerian Broadcasters Awards will be three-days of exciting moments. “On the first day (October 28, 2011), there is going to be a seminar where stakeholders, veterans and famous broadcasters will be invited to lecture and share their experiences with the younger ones. “On October 29, is being scheduled for a novelty football game between TV and radio personalities.
This is going to be a very exciting event as it will certainly attract the famous voices and faces on airwaves. The D-day for Nigerian Broadcasters Awards is Sunday October 30, when all those who the cap fits, will wear it. It is going to be a celebration night, as On-Air-Personalities, top radio and TV stations, and corporate firms that have contributed to the development of the Nigerian Electronic media, will be honoured.
“Aside honorary awards to the few selected broadcasters, post humus awards for the departed souls and induction of some of the veterans into ‘Hall of Fame’, there would also be award presentation in the competitive categories like Presenter of the Year Radio/ TV, Most Popular Programme of the Year TV/ Radio, TV/Radio Station of the Year Most Supportive Corporate Company For the Year, Commercial Advert of the Year, In-House DJ of the Year among others,” he revealed AWW also gathered that among the lined-up programmes to add glitz and glamour to the event are, red carpet reception, live studio broadcast, inspiration talk, command performances from top rated music stars and humour merchants, award presentation among others.

Funke aknidele, Mercy Aigbe clash over movie concept

They are colleagues but not best of friends. And it undoubted that Funke and Mercy are two of the shining actresses, who have won the loyalty large number of Yoruba home video buffs. Interestingly, if the lamentations of the close allies of Funke are anything to go by, then, another supremacy battle is rearing its ugly head.

The brewing cold war between Mercy and Funke is said to be not unconnected to Mercy’s new movie titled ‘Osas’. Tongues are wagging that the story of ‘Osas’ was told almost in the same line with ‘Jenifer’, Funke Akindele’s popular movie that sold thousands of copies when it was released few years ago. 

It would also be recall that ‘Jenifer’ was the flick that shifted the position of Funke Akindele in the rank of Nigerian hottest actresses and ‘Return of Jenifer, the extended version of the movie, is set to be premiered any moment from now.

While some close aides of Funke are said to be accusing Mercy of stealing the story idea, loyal allies of Mercy were gathered to have not found the allegation funny at all. “It’s not possible, ‘Osas’ has better storyline when compare to Jenifer, though, both flicks have same director, I think the messages are different,”  an insider claimed.

As neither Funke nor Mercy is ready to comment on the issue, Jenifer and Osas have story lines wrap around a local girl, who is trying to belong in the circle of big girls.

Wizkid's alleged excesses worry fans

As scandal seems to be synonymous with fame, large section of the growing fans of the aspiring kid music star, Wizkid, are begin to get upset with controversies rocking ‘Holla at your boy’ crooner.

Although, talking about the highest selling hip-hop artistes at the moment, Wizkid leads, his alleged excesses have turned him to a young star whom many people are now hate to love.  

While noises over Wizkid alleged arrest over drug have died down and his likeness for belles, who are thrice his age, is no longer a fresh gist about town. Tale of Wizkid dropping out of school coupled with his alleged passion for weed smoking, have left much to be desired.

Call it youthful exuberance, you might not be wrong but concerned fans of the emerging talent are now pointing accusing finger in the direction of EME, his record label and management for closing eyes to all the alleged excesses.

“Wizkid is too young for the alleged excesses, and earlier they checkmate him the better for his career. He is a promising chap and if care is not taking, the controversies may devoid him of corporate branding,” said a renowned record label owner who pled anonymity.

K-Solo's autograph on female fan boobs

If it’s true that picture doesn’t tell lies (of course this is not work of graphic artist), K-Solo, the popular producer cum singer has explanation to do. Or can one conclude that probably the beat merchant fell for the wish of one of his crazy fans?

While most celebrities do have stories to tell about crazy request of some of their female fans, K-Solo was recently caught in the act signing an autograph on the boobs of one of the numerous babes, who are dying secretly for him.

Although, how the picture find its way out remain a mystery waiting to be unravel, it’s quite obvious that lady in question gave up her upper region freely to accommodate K-Solo’s  signature.  And this best explain how far fans can go with celebrities.