Wyclef Working On Autobio Book

Multitalented Haitian-American musician, actor, producer and former-member The solo star and former frontman for The Fugees, Wyclef Jean is collaborating with Rolling Stone writer Anthony Bozza on a book -believed to be collection of his previous jobs, although a date of release is not yet announced, The publisher however announced in a statement Monday that the book will cover Jean's life, from his childhood in rural Haiti to his musical career and philanthropic work.

Jean,37, is known for such hit singles as "We Trying to Stay Alive" and "Gone Till November." With the Fugees, he also recorded the Grammy-winning album "The Score."

Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, also known as 'Oju', had made moves to Ikeja High Court, Lagos, in a bid to dissolve his marriage to his first wife cum Nollywood actress Annette Aina-Padonou.

The marriage which 'lasted' for 13 years is blessed with a 12-year-old daughter. Arinze told Justice Sybil Nwaka that the marriage had broken down irreparably and irreconcilably, after the couple had stayed apart for 11 years, since 29 May, 1998.

Arinze said he was seeking leave of the court to legally separate them to allow him go on with his life, promising to be responsible for their daughter's upkeep.

Arinze said they both found out after about a year into the marriage that they could not live together as husband and wife.

The marriage was contracted at the Ikorodu Local Government Registry, on 10 May, 1996. Under cross-examination by his counsel, Mr. Henry Efere, the actor said their marital differences culminated in his wife packing out of their Surulere residence, 11 years ago.

Arinze said he was not opposed to Annette taking custody of their daughter, Morenike Padonou, and assured the court that he would continue to be responsible for her upkeep.

The case was later adjourned till 24th of June 2009, for further hearing.

Foluke Daramola Is Back

Foluke Daramola has in the last couple of years suffered bad press due to crisis rocking her marriage. Many people had in fact associated the crisis with her non-appearance in movies for over a year.

However, this well endowed actress lately attributed her 'disappearance' from the screen to re-branding herself
‘I thought that there are better ways of distinguishing one's self,’ she said.

Currently, Daramola, a mother of two, is back in school for her masters in International Law and Diplomacy at the University of Lagos, a feat she is always eager to tell anybody that comes her way but aside this, the actress said she sell babies accessories.

Currently, she is working on a movie called Wakati Eda (destined time) and also a serial. Those are the things taking my time for now. I have spent much on these projects. I have spent like N4.3million on Wakati Eda that has really taken so much of my capital and most of the time I am just trying to perfect these two major projects that I have now. It will be premiered in London and other countries.

Speaking further, Foluke remarked that Wakati Eda is on a story her old uncle told her sometimes back and a combination of recent happenings that 'human beings have to wait for their destined time'. To her it is a just sermon then.

This graduate of International Relations from the famous Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), is one of the star ambassadors of Project Alert a non-governmental organization set up in 1999 to fight abuse against women.

Foluke Daramola is fond of wearing revealing cloths especially at the upper region, said even when she was with her husband, he loved her looking seductive.

"I love myself like this and my husband has always loved me to look seductive. I love myself the way I am," she said.

Dbanj's New Reality Show Tagged "koko Mansion"

Koko Mansion is a reality TV show Exclusively aired on HiTV beginning on the 1st of June.

It comprises 12 girls who will reside in a state-of –the-art mansion in Lagos City, while living lavishly as any Kokolette should. During these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various Diva tasks and activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues.
Don’t get it twisted! A Kokolette is a “Fully endowed woman with intellectual property” likened to the “Betty Irabor’s” and “Nike Oshinowo’s” of today.

The show will exclusively portray the true lifestyle of the principal Character – D’Banj as a celebrity with a lot of razzmatazz.

The Kokolette who emerges as the winner will win:
• A Chris Aires Diamond ring,
• A brand new convertible car and N5million
• Most importantly, the winner will be D’Banjs Kokolette for one full year and will be his companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria.

Watch this space to find out once avenues to register have been opened!

In the meantime, get your HiTV decorder!! Visit the website – HiTV.COM.NG and those in the UK, no fear you can catch the Koko Mansion on the HiTV Channel on Sky Channel 204!

Lord Of Ajasa Marries Secretly

Hip-hop sensational Olusegun Osaniyi a.k.a Lord of Ajasa, explained why he had a secret wedding with his heartthrob Funmilayo Kasali.

He said the wedding was not elaborated as planned initially, adding that he doesnot regret taking the decision.

'I don't agree with you that the wedding was a secret because at least some people attended it, but I could not make it elaborate as planned. I had to do it because of several things I read on the pages of newspaper and magazines. Imagine referring to my wife as my girlfriend, it is unfair. Funmi and I have been dating for long, and now we have formalized it.'

The couple will soon be in a joyous mood as Funmi is heavily pregnant and soon to put to bed.

"I Don't Consider My Being Short A Disadvantage" Actress Grace Amah

tar actress, Grace Amah, his getting married. And this is very soon. The petite bundle of talent disclosed this much in a recent chat with us in Owerri, Imo State. She would later lecture us on her idea of marriage, why some are crashing on a daily basis and how she intends to keep hers.

Can you still remember your first day on stage?

My first movie was Chain, directed by Lancelot Imasuen. That was in 1999.


Who were you looking up to when you started your acting career?

Liz Benson


Today, you may have changed your perception?

No, I haven’t. It’s just that I can add some other names to it: Joke Silva, Richard Mofe Damijo and Stella Damascus.


Maybe you have an advice for the up and coming ones in Nollywood?

They should be focused and follow their dreams. They should pursue their goal and be dedicated to their job. Above all, let desperation not overtake their reasoning.


Can you remember the most outrageous thing you have done on and off stage?

I can’t think of any.


You are not getting any younger, any plans to get married?

Yes, I will get married soon.


So, you can now unveil your man?

Don’t worry. You will get to know about him when the time comes.


How would you describe him?

He is a lovely and caring guy.


Is he your dream man?

Although I have problem with phrase, dream, I think he is.


Why are you even venturing into marriage at a time it is crashing rapidly?

It is not all marriages that are crashing. It depends on the individual. Like they always say, it takes a woman to keep her home. Any Actress who loves her home and want to keep it can do it. Once you love your home, you will definitely do everything to keep it. You have to do everything to make your marriage work. But at the same time, it is not a do or die affair. Sometimes, some marriages may be detrimental to your life. What do you do? You have to walk away or endure the stress. That’s life. For me, I wouldn’t say the person should walk away, but we all aspire to be happy in our relationships and marriages. But life is important too, because if any of the couple dies, the other partner goes ahead in life.


Away from marriage, did you ever have early fantasies about life?

I had always dreamt to be a famous person or someone who would impact positive things into people’s lives.


Would you say you are living your dream?

Yes, I am, by God’s grace.


Do you have any phobia?

My phobia is water.


You are petite, but you carry yourself in a way many admire. How do you do it?

How do I do it? Nothing so special. I don’t see any difference in my size. I see myself as any other tall person. Because in life, what a tall person can do, I may not be able to do. And what I can do, the tall guy might not be able to do. I believe there is a reason for God creating me the way I am. So, I carry myself so high for people to appreciate me.


So, you don’t want to get taller?

I love the way I am.


Other than acting, what else do you do?

I am in school. I am in my final year in the University of Lagos. A Creative Arts student, I’m also a member of Junior Chamber International ( JCI). It is a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs. I’m the director, Membership Growth and Development for 2008.

If you were not an actress, what would you have loved to be?

I would have been a lawyer.

Dan Foster In Deportation Saga

Gist has it that popular Radio presenter and one of the top guys behind Inspiration FM, Dan Foster, has been deported from Nigeria. The news broke out over the weekend and was confirmed in some magazine earlier in the week.
The American who was recruited from the United States of America by the management of Cool FM got more than he bargained for in the hands of the men of the immigration who refused all to allow him stay a day further in Nigeria last Friday.

Dan Foster deportation was allegedly facilitated by his former employer at Cool FM, Mr. Amir Mousali as the Amir did not find the way Dan left the company to join Inspiration Fm owned by Erastus Akingbola the Vice Chairman of Intercontinental Bank Plc.
The company vowed that they would have him deported from Nigeria because in the first place he got his work permit through them and his stay permit has expired.

We gathered that Dan's excuse of having a Nigerian as a wife who has a baby for him did not hold water as the Nigerian Immigration officials insisted he goes back to America and re-apply to come back to Nigeria properly.

The gist took a different turn when the General Manager of Inspiration FM, Wale Ewedemi, said that Dan was not deported; he travelled.
Wale said it had always been Dan Foster's desire to go home since he has been away for five years. Wale also said Dan was gone to regularise some of his papers but will be back in a week.