Yemi Alade- Kissing

The female singer is riding high off the single of 'Johnny'

Yemi Alade presents the video to her latest single "Kissing"lifted off her acclaimed debut album King Of Queens.

The video of the Fliptyce produced romantic smash was shot in London and directed by Sesan. Yemi Alade interprets the musical number with a dramatic and narrative visual about love through the ages. The female singer was recently made an ambassador of peace in Congo. She is planning an album launch concert when she comes back to Nigeria.

Yemi Alade - King Of Queens

Yemi Alade is a powerhouse singer. Her vocals mirror her physical frame, heavy but gentle, beautiful and strong. After dropping the runaway hit 'Johnny', the sexy singer drops her debut album boldly titled 'King Of Queens'. The title already hints at her plans of trying to dominate the female music scene.

In order to achieve this, she takes a shot at various genres of music to prove that she is a capable all rounder. The album doesn't have a core theme, so its best the album is judged for its track by track value, and later evaluating their effectiveness as the sum of a whole.

After 'Johnny' opens the body of work work, Yemi Alade surprisingly drops a Reggae track titled 'Why'. Early on she is already showing off her versatility. 'Why' is an impressive slow tempo track peppered with pidgin English flavour. "Don't go far from me. Baby come back to me" sweetly sings Yemi Alade on the Reggae cut.

It's a local Naija pop groove on 'Pose' featuring R2Bees. Littering the song with her 'Ayakata!' catchphrase, Yemi Alade has a potential hit on her hands. Naturally her dynamic personality effortlessly finds its way on a song of this nature. She has found a way to infuse her personality into her songs which is a plus for her on this 'bubbly' instrumental. 

The thing about this album is its unpredictability. Yemi Alade switches genres faster than a playboy changing babes. Luckily this isn't a flaw because the songs are top quality. The next track 'Durotimi' is an R&B track with a pop undertone that has Yemi Alade begging her lover to stay with her. 'Don't you know you are all I've got" pleads the singer on this Sizzle Pro song that showcases her voice with its high pitches.

'Catch You' is a lustful, late night R&B joint for who have naughty thoughts about their crushes, but don't have the courage to follow through with their inappropriate thoughts. The song drips of sex pheromones and carnal desire. Yemi Alade drops a loose rap towards the end of the song creating a sexual rhythm on the song.

She brings out her b-boy persona on the stumping Hip Hop influenced King Of Queens Interlude. "You know I am the king, I am the boss. Yeah I said it I am the boss" confidently says the singer trying to lay claim to her throne. The krumping inspired song further showcases her verstaility.

A reincarnation of 'Johnny' surfaces on 'Money'. There are a lot of similarities between both tracks but 'Money' still possesses enough unique identity to be a hit of its own if promoted. It's a Northern affair on 'I Like' where Yemi displays her almost virginal voice on the El Emcee produced song. Phyno does his thing on 'Taking Over Me' while 'Sugar' is an electro Naija pop track aimed at the dance floor. Yemi Alade has mastered the act of creating these local pop tunes that the Nigerian music scene craves for over and over again. If its craving they want, then 'Sugar' is enough to sweeten their tongues for a good while.

Yemi Alade only features one female act on her LP. The petite singer Chidinma appears on 'Selense' another local pop concotion. At this point of the album Yemi looks like she is satisfied at keeping the album at this pace, fast beats with easy and alluring hooks. However on the next song Yemi considerably slows it down with an 80's ballad 'Fall In Love'. It is on this song that she can actually be a king at this singing gig. On 'Fall In Love' you are taken back to the era when slow love songs reigned supreme. It's a power ballad that divas define their careers with. As she questions how she has fallen for the unexpected person, she happily and surprisingly sings "it feels just like a dream to sit down here and say how it feels to fall in love so deep and yet so real. It's like a fairy tale to hear what I have to say" at the beginning of the first verse.

A strong contender for best song on the album is 'Temperature' featuring Dil. This track is another strong love song with more local flavour. This suggests that this track has huge penetrative potentials. The remainder of the album is filled with already released singles and bonus cuts.

Yemi Alade came out with a strong intent of reigning supreme. With the her first album, she shows that she is the royal highness at stamping her authority on so many genres. She is king at crafting local pop tracks and delivering slow love songs with a regal glow. On King Of Queens, Yemi Alade lays her musical kingdom on the map with beauty, sweetness, and confidence.

Denrele Edun Prostrates For Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett

Denrele Edun shows respect to Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett at NMA 2014.

It's media personality Denrele Edun giving honor to whom it's due. Denrele Edun was spotted prostrating to veteran actress Madam Ajayi-Lyceet at the 2014 edition of Nollywood Movies Awards which held  on October 18, 2014 at Intercontinental hotel Port Harcourt.

Don't we all love Denrele's humility...

Daniella Okeke Spotted With Monalisa Chinda

Daniella Okeke and Monalisa Chinda (Instagram)

Nollywood actors, Daniella Okeke and Monalisa Chinda were spotted together. Daniella Okeke who is popular for her well endowed body and the movie 'Lagos Cougars' took to her Instagram page to share the above photo, with the caption :

President Hugs Nurse Cured Of Ebola

President Barack Obama hugs nurse Nina Pham, who has been declared free of the Ebola virus after contracting the disease while treating infected Liberian.

The American nurse who was the first person to catch Ebola on US soil is now cured and has gotten a hug from President Barack Obamafor her troubles.

Nina Pham, of the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, contracted the disease while treating infected Liberian, Thomas Duncan who arrived in the US on September 20.

Ms. Pham was cleared of the disease on Friday, October 24, 13 days after testing positive.

She said:

"I feel fortunate and blessed to be standing here today," she said. "Throughout this ordeal, I have put my faith in God and my medical team."

Later in the day, she visited the White Houseand got a hug from President Obama in theOval Office.

Duncan died in Texas on October 8 after infecting Pham and another health worker, Amber Vinson. Both are now free of the disease.

33-year-old American doctor, Craig Spencer has also tested positive to the disease in New York after treating patients in Guinea. He is currently under isolation at the Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.

Olu Jacobs And Joke Silva Spotted Together On Set

Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva are filming a new film together.It's Olu jacobs and his wife, Joke Silva. The veteran actors are currently together on set, starring in the same movie. The above photo was shared by the excited director of the film. The director, Alex Mouth took to his Instagram page to express his excitement. He shared the photo with the caption ;

It takes guts to try photo bombing but when it has to do with classic pic of your role models. I can only take the risk. Still shooting with the greatest love duo of our time. @ajokesilva a mother and a motivator.#iwanttobeanemotion #subterfuge #movietime #setpicture.
Don't we all love a movie with the duo?

2-Year-Old Girl Dies Of Ebola In Mali

A 2-year-old girl in Mali, who was confirmed as the first person to have Ebola in the country, is dead.

The toddler, who returned from Guinea after being infected, is also the first person to die of the disease in the West African country.

Mali's government confirmed the death in a statement saying:

"In this moment of sadness, the government would like to express its condolences to her family and reminds the population that maintain very strict hygiene rules remains the best way to contain this disease."

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that more people could have the disease as the girl and her family travelled through the country by bus and so came in contact with a large number of commuters.

The WHO, while declaring the situation in Mali an emergency, stated:

"The child’s symptomatic state during the bus journey is especially concerning, as it presented multiple opportunities for exposures – including high-risk exposures - involving many people."

Mali was previously unaffected by the disease which has killed almost 5,000 people and spread from Guinea to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Nigeria. The latter two have however been declared Ebola-free.

Cases of the disease have also been reported in the US with the latest being confirmed in a doctor who had been in Guinea working with aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres aka Doctors Without Borders.

Microsoft Co-Founder To Donate N16BN

Amid calls by the World Health Organization for an increase in aid to fight the current Ebola outbreak, Microsoft co-founder,Paul Allen has said that he will donate $100 million (N16,466,977,124.08) to efforts against the disease.

Allen had previously donated $26 million to the effort but said that more needs to be done to prevent the outbreak from becoming a global epidemic.

Programs would also be created to train doctors in Massachusetts and special containment units would be built to evacuate anyone who gets infected.

Allen said:

“The Ebola virus is unlike any health crisis we have ever experienced and needs a response unlike anything we have ever seen,”

“To effectively contain this outbreak and prevent it from becoming a global epidemic, we must pool our efforts to raise the funds, coordinate the resources and develop the creative solutions needed to combat this problem. I am committed to doing my part in tackling this crisis.”

“We really wanted to increase the number of health care workers in West Africa."

Allen joins colleague Bill Gates, who has committed $60 million to the cause and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who contributed $25 million.

Ebola has killed almost 5000 people and the WHO has warned that the situation would only grow worse if urgent measures are not implemented.

Question Of The Day: "I Like my Whisky Old and my Women Young" What is Solid Star Referring To?

Nigerian male celebs love going to the gym which according to them makes them keep fit at all time. The likes of P-Square, Flavour Nabania, Iyanya, Lynxxx and many others alike. Interesting enough, they all do that for six pack purpose. While performing on stage, they tend to pull off their shirts just to flaunt it to the ladies who sometimes struggle to have a feel of their body.

Recently, slim fit reggae artiste, Solid Star, has joined the league of entertainers who try to keep fit by hitting the gym all the time. After frequent visits to the gym, the singer has taken to his social media page to flaunt his six packs like his colleagues too.

Aside just posting the picture, he also gave it a questionable caption which reads “I like my whisky old and my women young.” Maybe he means something else or someone can better explain these above caption by Solidstar.

Born Joshua Iniyezo on 8 November 1988, Solidstar hails from the Isoko minority ethnic group in Delta State, Nigeria, Specifically, his village is Aviara in Isoko South local government area of the state. He was born and bred in Ajegunle, but presently resides in Festac Town, Lagos.

The songwriter believes that 'the greatest songs tell the best stories and come straight from the heart to heal the people who listen.' This has affected him and thus shaped his distinct style. He calls his brand of music afro-pop

Why I Respect Denrele Above Others………Chika Ike

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, has described TV host, Denrele Edun, as one of the people that has brought life to the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

This is coming after the VJ visitor the contestants of the ‘African Diva reality show,’ being produced by the ace actress, which has N4m cash prize for the winner of the show.

Chika revealed that Denrele is one personality that she has so much respect for because he is a professional to the core.

Denrele is known for his unique fashion style and personality. He started his television career as an actor at eleven when he played a presenter/producer on Kiddievision 101 on NTA Network. As an undergraduate at the University of Lagos he went into modelling, and after graduation, he joined Sound City as a TV presenter. Denrele studied English Education at the University of Lagos.

Chita Agwu Set To Wed Her Malaysia Based Fiance

Nollywood beau, Chita Agwu, who started acting in 2009 and has so far worked her way up to the top of the ladder with more than 40 movies to her credit is set to officially marry traditionally on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

The actress, model and Akachawa presenter would walk down the aisle with her Malaysia based fiance, John Maduabuchi.

Lately, Chita Agwu have been in the news, not only because of their celebrated engagement but more because of the romantic ways they have been celebrating their new-found love.

On Chita’s birthday a couple of months ago, John whisked her away for an exotically romantic celebration in Dubai.

Just few hours ago, Chita alerted everyone up with the ultimate news of her upcoming traditional marriage.

“ I shall be privileged to have you in one of the auspicious moment of my life. I hereby invite you to my traditional marriage ceremony between Chita Agwu and Johnson Maduabuchi, which takes place on 25th October 2014 in Umuobuna Uburu Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi State” she wrote in a Blackberry message

Obiwon Shares New Family Pictures As They Celebrate Their Anniversary

Nigerian music artiste and former Banker, Obiora Agu popularly known as Obiwon, two days ago celebrated his 3rd wedding anniversary.

The now gospel artiste, released adorable photos of his family. He also shared the good news of his new born baby boy, who was delivered few weeks ago. He took to his social media page to praise his wife for being caring. He also gushed about his family.

Obiwon married his sweetheart, Nkechi Obioma Ezeife on the 22nd of October, 2011 and today they are parents to daughter Nmesioma, and son, Chimdalu Michael, who was born on the 23rd of September, 2014. - See more photos of the lovely family below:

P-Square’s Peter Okoye Opens Up On His Deal As Olympic Milk Brand Ambassador ...Endorses New Olympic Variants

Multi-award winning Hip-Hop star, Peter Okoye of PSquare musical group, has expressed positive feelings about his latest deal as the brand ambassador for Olympic Milk. The ambassadorship contract is said to worth several millions of dollar for him.

According to reports, the signing of the contract between Peter and the company had taken place weeks before he was officially announced. Peter was colourfully revealed at launch of Olympic Milk new campaign tagged, ‘Winning with Olympic: The Healthy Choice.’

With a show-stopping performance, the popular music star and dancer was unveiled at the event held at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos recently. The event saw the introduction of two new variants of the brand – Olympic Powdered Milk and ready-to-drink Olympic Apple Flavouredbottled drink products. The new, highly rich and nutritious Olympic Powdered Milk comes in 16g single serve sachet and 300g family pack, while the grab-and-go Olympic Apple Flavoured food drink is available in 500ml bottle.

Peter who was dressed in black suit with a black hat electrified the occasion with a dramatic entry into the hall with a suitcase which contained the ‘best kept secret.’

The music star revealed the new Olympic milk variants which are ‘best kept secret’ through theatrical performance which wowed the audience that comprised the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon, Adeyemi Ikuforiji; Chairman, Nutricima Limited, Chief Kola Jamodu (OFR); Vice Chairman, PZ Cussons, Mr. Tunde Oyeola; MD of Nutricima Limited, Mr. Suneel Vasudevan and representatives from the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN).

He performed for more than 30 minutes after unveiling the new Olympic powdered milk and Apple flavoured drink. There was ample time for him to display his unique dance steps on stage. He also endorsed the Olympic brand in a brief promotional video shown at the event.

Speaking on his deal as the new face of Olympic milk, Peter explained that he felt honoured being the ambassador of the Olympic Milk. “Among thousands or perhaps millions of people in the entertainment industry, I feel honoured to be chosen as the brand ambassador.

“I am ready to push the brand to the next level because it’s really worth it. It means a lot not just to me but also to my fans. If a brand isn’t worth it I have nothing to do with such brand. The fact that I am ready to work with this brand is an indication of its top quality.

“I am not going to sit down and relax. I am set to come up with creative ideas the same way I handle that of P-Square, I will put in 100 and one per cent,” Peter said.

Nutricima, the makers of Coast, Nunu, Olympic milk and other nutritious food drinks, said its choice of the award-winning Hip-hop Star is premised on the fact that his qualities perfectly portray the essential goodness offered by the brand including vitality, fitness and health which Olympic milk offers to youths, adults and families in Nigeria.

Nutricima Limited commenced business in Nigeria in 2005 with manufacturing facilities in Ikorodu, Lagos. It produces and markets high quality nutritious dairy and non-dairy beverages like Nunu, Coastand Olympic Milk, Bliss ice teas, Yo! yoghurt among other food drinks.

Nutricma is owned by Milk Ventures (U.K.) Limited with equal contribution by PZ Cussons (International) Plc U.K. and Glanbia Plc., Ireland.

PETER OKOYE SHORTLY AFTER SIGNING THE DEAL.

D'banj Strikes Mouth Watering Deal With Apple

Dapo Oyebanjo, famously known as D'Banj or Banglee has confirmed that he indeed has a deal with multi-millionaire company, Apple, which involves making a musical movie about his 10-year journey as a musician.

In a telephone interview with Beat FM presenters, Olisa Adinua and Maria, the Koko master who called in from Los Angeles said: ‘Most people have the wrong impression that Dr Dre was the one that signed me, but the contract I have says ‘APPLE’ and to take it further, my management, DKM Media in conjunction with Apple is working on a musical movie. I’m going to act in the movie and play the role of D’banj.’

On that note, the Eja-nla crooner is currently taking acting lessons in preparation for the role and when asked why he needed to take acting lessons since he was simply playing the role of D’banj in the movie, he said: ‘Yes o, I’m currently taking acting lessons, initially, I didn’t know I would need acting lessons to play myself in the movie but they want to make it very professional and very well done.

I fell out with Patience Jonathan because I refused to share Rivers money with her" - Gov. Amaechi

Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi says the major reason he and the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan fell out was because he refused to share the state money with her. Gov Amaechi said this yesterday October 24th at the graduation ceremony of the Pioneer graduands of the Ignatus Ajuru University of Education held at Rumuolumeni in Rivers state. He said

"Remember, when I became governor, I fought militancy. Right there where you built a new house used to be a hole where they pass into the river nd escape. The security report reached me and I came here and chased the militants away. I asked them to fence the school premises and block the hole. I have to protect you because it is my responsibility. Some of the militants went to Lagos, Ivory Coast, Ghana etc. Today, they are back because the wife of the President bought them back to protest against me."
I refused to give them money in Abuja because if I do that, I won't be able to carry out any developmental projects or finish the road from Rumuolumeni to Rumuepirikom. The quarel between me and the wife of the Preseident is because she said I should bring your money, Rivers peoples money and share with her" Governor Amaechi alleges

Governor Amaechi is also quoted to have told the graduands that should they vote for President Jonathan back into power in next year's general elections, rivers state's economy would crumble

"Now that you are graduates, you are eligible voters that can use your voters card to change society. Ask yourself this question that I have always asked Rivers people. What have we (Rivers people) done to President Jonathan that he has refused to bring any project to Rivers state. We had to fight them before they could do the East-West road. I had to abuse the federal government and they abused me back before they could do the work you now see on that road. Our President, from the South-South, has taken oil wells from Soku in Rivers state to Bayelsa state. What about the 41 oil wells in Etche that was given to Abia state? Is the President or his wife from Abia? Why do they want us to suffer? If President Jonathan comes back to power in 2015, Rivers state economy will crash" he said

Prophet TB Joshua donates $4,500 to each collapse victim's family

Aftermath of the Synagogue guest house building collapse on September 12, Prophet TB Joshua is donating R50,000($4,500/N750,000) to each victim's family .According to spokesman Kirsten Nematandani...

"We have done a full audit of each family's financial needs and assisted with various household expenses as many of the deceased were breadwinners,Household expenses varied from rent money to school fees and groceries."The church has pleaded with the Nigerian government to expedite the repatriation process in order for families to bury the deceased with dignity and receive closure,"

Nematandani said the church had travelled to all provinces in the past few weeks to visit, counsel and assess families' financial needs and assist where possible.

How I was setup and ordered to be given 24 lashes at NDLEA - Baba Suwe Finally Speaks out

Baba Suwe is still trying to recover from the damage resulting from  his arrest for suspected cocaine smuggling  .The veteran yoruba comedian and actor has maintained his innocence and is still demanding for an apology from the NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ),to help salvage his reputation.In an interview with Nigerian Tribune, he revealed how it all started

It is a long story. What they did tarnished my image. It really hurt me. Theatre is the only way I make money and when my films hit Idumota, it makes the most sales in the industry. I make money from my rental business and as a master of ceremony within and outside Nigeria. The incident affected all that.
The trip I wanted to make when the incident happened was for a friend’s baby’s naming ceremony. I was asked to be the MC at the christening ceremony. I just got back from London about a month before then, from a movie production with Sanyeri. I was at the airport that day with my sibling and a friend.
My friend even had with him, dundu (fried yam) and akara (bean cakes) which we ate at the airport. That was around 8.30 p.m.
I had got a camera from someone around 10.30 p.m. and was about to board when the incident began to unfold. I had walked past NDLEA officials when a lady among them called me, ‘Baba Suwe, go and see the person standing there.’ I went to see the person she pointed at and was surprised when the person took me directly to their scanning machine. I was even more surprised when he told me I was positive. He said I was a drug pusher and I told him I was not. It all seemed like a setup to me. Before I realised what was going on, I was taken upstairs, to their boss’s office and the boss started throwing accusations at me. ‘Baba Suwe, you are a drug pusher. You deal in cocaine,’ he said and I immediately refuted the accusation.
As if that was not strange enough, he ordered one of his boys to give me 24 lashes of the cane. I couldn’t believe my ears. I asked what that was for and the guy he ordered to cane me just looked at me, smiled and left.
It was when he came back that I realised that the situation was serious. They sat me down for a thorough interrogation which lasted till the next day. In the morning, I pleaded with them to, at least, release the man who was arrested with me because he had to be at his child’s christening. They eventually released him that morning and then transferred me to their hospital where they flushed my system but did not find any drug in me.
At this point, their boss even pitied me. He told me he heard they did not find any drug in me and I answered in the affirmative. They took me back to the airport and I thought they were going to release me, but I was again taken to the general hospital, where they conducted series of tests on me but still couldn’t find anything. The only thing they did not do was to open me up and I would have been happier if they had done that because I am sure they still would not find any drug in me. At least, by then, it would be clear that there was nothing in me.

How were you treated while you were being held there?

They maltreated me for the 19 days that I was there. I slept on metal chairs. I was taken to another hospital again and yet, nothing was found. At this stage, my son had got a lawyer for me. The lawyer, in confidence, asked me if I was dealing in drug for real so as to know how to run their case and I told him that I was doing no such thing. I told him I had travelled to many developed countries with sophisticated and automated airports and I had never had any case with them.
I was eventually charged to court and it was then that it came to light that they had gone to court behind my back even when I was in detention and had gotten judgment. I had no idea. It was the judge in this (new) court that blew things open and told them that he was giving them three days and if they did not find any drugs in my system, I would be discharged.
I was taken to another hospital in Victoria Island the next day where tests were conducted on me again and nothing was found in me. They scanned and flushed me and they almost killed me this time around, but still, nothing was found.
We appeared in court the third day and the judge, having heard what happened, asked the NDLEA the result they got from the hospital, but there was nothing to show. The judge then asked me if I could identify the NDLEA official who took me to the hospital and I did. The official I identified, in his own defence, said it was an order from his superiors. Eventually, the judge ruled in my favour and charged NDLEA with defamation of character and ordered them to pay me N25 million as compensation and make a public apology in two national dailies to clear my name. But they are yet to do any of those things.

 What is the situation on the case now?

That case is on as we speak. We don’t know how it will end. I am yet to get any compensation from NDLEA and they did not even apologise. Even if they did not pay me a dime but only apologised in the newspapers, I would be satisfied. I hate being implicated and that was exactly was happened.
I actually excreted more than 25 times the first day and nothing was found in my faeces. All the faeces were kept for record purpose.I believe that someone was behind it all. I don’t know who or why he did it. It could be jealousy, but there is no smoke without fire.

Many believe that you used charm to hide the drug…

I did not use any charm. If there was a charm for drug dealing, I believe the herbalists would be the ones doing drug business themselves. It is said that nobody could have cocaine in their system for more than two days and survive it. I was in detention for 19 days. I love being in company when travelling, so, would I be dealing in drugs and be travelling with people, different people for that matter? I did not use charm. I am not a cocaine pusher, so, I need no charm to cover anything up. God has blessed me in the movie industry and all the wealth and fame I got was from making movies.

Why I Won’t Be Getting Married Now - Harrysong Reveals

Harrysong revealed to Sun newspaper  recently why he won’t be getting married any time soon. According to him, marriage is the last thing on his mind because he is still very much busy with music for now.

It’s very far-o. I need to adore that woman that I would pro­fess my love to and I need time for that. I don’t have that time now; I am still very busy with the music, he said.

Having A Tattoo Makes Me Feel Like The Devil’s Child - Ego

Former Lagbaja singing partner, Ego has said even though she loves tattoos and wanted to get it at a time, she’s glad she didn’t because it makes her feel she is the devil’s child. Here’s are reasons for not having tattoos.

My first reason borders on religion. There is a part of the Bible that is against writing anything on your body. I feel if I do it, I am the devil’s child. At a time I wanted to get it, I went to the tattoo parlour but for a weird reason, it did not happen. It was like a phase and after a while, I got over it. I actually wanted to choose between tattoo and my dreadlocks; I could not have them both, she told Punch.