The Reality Entertainment

Friday, 21 September 2012

Charly Boy Returns For NIGERIAN IDOL SEASON 3

The highly anticipated talent hunt show, Nigerian Idol, is not only back but big and better! This was announced on Wednesday November 19 by Optima Media Group (OMG), the executive producers of the dubbed most watched music reality TV show.

However, it’s not only that Etisalat announced its continued sponsorship of Nigeria’s version of the world’s biggest reality TV show at a media event held at the Shaba Events Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, the judges; African-American dancer, singer and Michael Jackson’s personal choreographer; Jeffrey Daniels, veteran singer Yinka Davies, and the Area FADA; Charly Boy, would return to Idols for another thrilling season.

While, Ill Rhymz also returns as this year’s host, would sexy singer, Tiwa Savage join him? Let’s wait and see. Although, Charly Boy was absent at the event, Jeffrey Daniels, who was present, could not concealed his preparedness for the TV show.

“One of the greatest highlights of my year in the last three is spent through the months of this phenomenal show. Talents I have come across are amazing and the idea of being part of this huge international platform giving birth to dreams and great acts across the world for someone who has graced stages in different parts of the continent, worked with amazing acts and several A- List producers in America, it's most fulfilling. I am truly excited to give back and groom these young stars and that's why I would be on the show as long as they want me,” said Jeffrey Daniels.

Speaking on Etisalat unflinching support for Nigerian Idol season 3 with the theme” Voice Of Tomorrow, Mr. Wael Ammar, the Chief Commercial Officer of mobile telecommunication giant, said, ““We are very excited to announce the continuation of our lead sponsorship of Nigerian Idol till 2013, and our desire to continue to empower Nigerian youths and are calling on all youth to be the ‘voice of tomorrow.”

In the words of the project manager; Tiwa Medubi, “The prize for this season is 100,000 USD, which encompasses 7.5 million Naira cash prize, a recording contract worth 7.5 million Naira, and a SUV. “This season, we will be expanding our reach from four audition cities to five cities. This is to ensure that a lot more people have a shorter distance to travel to get to the nearest audition centres. We are extremely pleased with Nigerian Idol season 2 and research findings show that Nigeria is pleased as well as such we will be concentrating effort more on improving the things we did right.”

The global franchise has produced leading music stars around the world like Reuben Studdard, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, and Nigeria’s Yeka whose music career has taken off with the release of two well received singles (Follow You and E Wa Bamijo) and last season’s winner, Mercy who is already making waves with live performances.

As Nigerian Idols is set to storm the cities of Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, PortHarcourt, and Benin in search of Nigeria’s biggest but undiscovered talent, lead sponsor for this year’s season remains Etisalat Nigeria; Associate sponsors are leading beverage brand Pepsi who will be supported by Megalectrics, owners of Beat, Classic and Naija FM.

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Horror! Dadubule Crooner, Skaily Mental Stabs DJ Over Plate Of Indomie Noodles

Yes, it’s widely believed that a hungry man is an angry man but where on earth would human being kill for food, and for Indomie Noodles for that matter! Sounds ridiculous? Anyway with the information at my disposal, I can authoritatively revealed that Skaily Mental, the aspiring music star, who sang the popular vulgar song titled ‘Dadubule’ has been released on bail after three days in police net.

On Wednesday, September 12, the dreadlock wearing artiste born Yemi Quadri was gathered to have allegedly stabbed Oluwafemi Ariyo a.k.a DJ Kelvin of Sidos Brat, over a plate of Indomie noodles.

According to the report, DJ Kelvin, who is the younger brother of popular singer cum actress, Shebaby, was learnt to have been contacted to be a back-up DJ for Scally Mental, during one of his performances at a show held in Shomolu. After the show held last week, Kelvin and Skaily were said to have branched at The New African Shrine to buy Indomie noodles before heading to T-Blade studio located somewhere around Oke Aro, Lagos, to do some work.

The once happy moment eventually turned bizarre, as Skaily and Kelvin engaged in a brawl. Although, what sparked up the dirty fight between the two friends over a plate of indomie noodles, still very sketchy, Skaily, who was suspected to be drunk, is said to have picked up a knife and stabbed DJ Kelvin severally.

While Skaily was arrested the next day, DJ Kelvin is learnt to have been admitted at Sarabiz Private Hospital Agbado Crossing.

However, during a telephone conversation with Mr. Joseph, the IPO in charge of the case at Ayinla police station, Agbado, confirmed the incident. “Yes, it is true but the case is still under investigation,” Joseph said.

Efforts to get Skaily’s side of story was abortive as his Glo line 08071739*** was switched off while 08025642***, the Airtel line of his Manager, Tayo, is also not reachable. Not to worry, I promise to keep you posted as drama unfolds.

Skailey Mental

Skailey and Shebaby

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

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