Sunday, April 19, 2009

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.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

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.

The Mode Men Award: Organizers Announced Nominees

Organizers of the Mode Men Man of the Year Award has announced the nominees for this year's award.

The award covers various categories like Acting, Music,TV presenters both women and the men categories, Radio presenter.

The announcement was made in Lagos by the organizer of the award Mode Men magazine, through its Editor in chief, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the list of nominees includes; Mike Ezuruonye, Olu Jacobs, Ramsey Noah, RMD, Desmond Elliot and Jim Iyke in the acting category, The comedy section includes names like I Go Dye, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu, Basketmouth, Gbenga Adeyinka and Koffi.

While for TV presenters of the year are Bisi Olatilo, Frank Edoho, Kenny and D1; for the radio categories we have Wildchild, Dan Foster while the women category TV presenter has Funmi Iyanda, Mo’Abudu and Ndidi Nwuneli for the women of the year.

For the Music catergory we have; 9ice, 2face Idibia, P-Square, Ruggedman among others,

9ice Commissions New House



The latest gist about Abolore Akande, the popular Nigerian musician known as 9ice, is that he is doing nice things to himself as he has Toni Payne now Mrs. Akande that is not a pain by his side.

The musician has moved into his new house in Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. The house warming ceremony, which took place on Sunday 12 April 2009 saw a lot of people coming to felicitate with the couple.

9ice did himself proud as there are many artistes who has made more money but have no thought of doing something like this.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Genevieve Nnaji: How Much Per Movie?

Top Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, who was seen in Los Angeles, U.S.A, at a movie shooting has just returned back home to Nigeria.

Genevieve who played a lead role in this spectacular movie is said to have been paid $45,000 (about =N=5.8 million), although there are still speculations on how much she's worth per movie.

She arrived in Nigeria on a British Airways flight with armed guards waiting to escort her home.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Omotola Still Strong In Nollywood


Nollywood star Actress Omotota Jalade-Ekeinde a.k.a Omo-Tee is a recurring decimal in Nollywood. From a humble beginning, the screen goddess blazed into the movie world in a dramatic style through her hit movie 'mortal Inheritance' a movie with which she bagged over four Awards at the Real Awards, since then, this super Actress and mother of four has been a force to reckon with in the Nigeria film making industry popularly known as Nollywood.

Rather than slow down, her presence in Nollywood kept soaring. Gist has it that Omotola has received over $20,000 to star alongside Genevieve in a new flick shot a few month ago in USA.

So talented an actress, Omotola is also a singer and dancer with various albums to her credit as she is set to release her second album soon.