Whao! Good things are daily happening in the nation’s entertainment scene, despite the heavy lull currently being experienced in the sector. Chinagorom Onuoha popularly known as Africa China, is finally hooked, after several years of a rollicking bachelor’s life. Elated China, exclusively told us that one lucky Mariam, from Nassarawa State, has finally won his heart, body and soul. They recently had their registry wedding at the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC), with few family members and friends in attendance. The newly wed began their whirlwind romance over six years ago. Their traditional wedding holds next year, and in the words of China: “ immediately after child birth,” meaning that she has already embarked on a nine-month course of bringing forth an heir to the China’s dynasty. We would definitely keep you informed as event unfolds.
Meanwhile, in a related development, curvy actress Obey Etuk, unknown to many, especially her colleagues and teeming fans, is now married and recently delivered a bouncing baby boy. Etuk’s bundle of joy arrived on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, and mother and child are said to be doing wonderfully well.
The actress, who used to live in Surulere, has now relocated to Okota, where she now resides with her European based hubby, who is also an international businessman from one of the Eastern States.
Ayo Fayose unwinds @ O’Jez
Few weeks after losing gallantly in his battle to deliver Ekiti State to Kayode Fayemi and the Action Congress, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, the ex governor of the troubled State, is back and grooving again in the centre of excellence.
The controversial politician visited popular hangout, O’Jez, inside the national stadium, Surulere, penultimate weekend with his entourage and three gun-totting mobile policemen.
Fayose, who thoroughly enjoyed himself while at the celebrity joint, was warmly received and hosted by the management of the hospitality outfit, at his usual VIP corner.
In fact, Fayose caused a scene, when he affectionately hugged one of the Chinese female managers, for over a minute at the entrance of the upper lounge.
He also exchanged pleasantries with some of his admirers and few Nollywood stars in the house before leaving.
It would be recalled that O’Jez hosted Fayose to a lavish reception sometime last year, as one of its patrons. The event was well attended by several Nollywood stars and dignitaries. He was also presented with gifts by the honcho of the outfit, Mr. Joseph Odobeatu, at the colourful gathering. The recent visit was his first, since the Ekiti political crisis started, but surprisingly, he did not come with any “handbag”, unlike his previous visits...
Stars, celebs spice up Okoroji’s book launch
Pic-Okoroji, left
For his immense contributions to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment landscape, especially the music industry, where he once led PMAN, its umbrella body, several stars and celebrities stormed the launching of Tony Okoroji’s book, Copyright, Neighbouring Rights & the New Millionaires, thus adding panache to the gathering. The launch was no doubt a fashion show, a beauty pageant, a music concert, and an intellectual property seminar and more, all rolled into one. It was indeed an entertainment industry carnival. The stars came from every corner, young and old, and sparkled in their resplendent attires as they walked the bright red carpet stylishly laid at the entrance of the institute’s main auditorium by Okoroji’s TOPS Ltd. Among the many Nollywood queens that graced the event were: Stella Damasus Nzeribe, Omotola Jelade Ekehinde, Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Eucharia Anunobi, Stephnora Falana and Portia Yamahan.. Their male counterparts were also
not left out of the party. Several leading comedians also sparkled at the event. Within the music industry, musical legends such as Sir Victor Uwaifo, Christy Essien Igbokwe, Onyeka Onwenu, Ras Kimono, Laolu Akins, Adewale Ayuba also arrived in style with lots of the younger generation of stars, also in attendance. Even the hitherto warring sides in PMAN seemed to have called a truce in order to honour Chief Tony Okoroji. Both Tee Mac Iseli and Admiral Dele Abiodun were there in their party best and each of them came with a large retinue of supporters. Niteshift Governor, Ken Calebs Olumese was also present. The guru’s and best brains of the intellectual property community were also there in full force. Also present were many top city lawyers such as Mr. Toyin Subair, Chairman and CEO of the fast growing HITV satellite TV network. Computer guru and chairman of Zinox Technologies, Chief Leo-Stan Eke who was chairman of the Red Carpet Launch,
held the audience spellbound as he recounted his personal experiences in Nigeria. Chief Eke concluded that Intellectual property is the future of the Nigerian economy and provides the greatest assurance that the son of the poor in Nigeria will become rich without stealing. He commended Chief Okoroji, whom he described as a man of style, for the groundbreaking book. Former information Minister, Prince Tony Momoh who presented the book amidst lots of fanfare said that the book could not have come at a better time. He said that he was not surprised at the quality of the book, as he had identified Tony Okoroji’s promise and ‘stubbornness’ from when Okoroji was 17 years old. He recommended that the book be used as text material in institutions of higher learning across the country. Both Mr. Emeka Mba, Director-General of the National Film & Video Censors Board and Mr. Saemund Fiskvik, a member of the Board of Norcode, the Norwegian Copyright
Development Association pleaded with the country to do more to protect intellectual property rights. The audience which included the likes of former Aviation Minister AVM Anthony Okpere , former Presidential Adviser, Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Sir Polly Chuma Ubechu, CEO of Cenoux Logistics, Okoroji’s wife, Queen and members of his family, was treated to first class entertainment by choice performers like Yinka Davies and Dizzy K. Falola who flew in from London to pay respect to the man who as he told the audience, housed him for three years and turned him into a success after his family had sent him away from home because of his decision to play music. Comperes, Iretiola Doyle and Etoma Edu, masterfully conducted the event. The stars were later treated to mouth-watering cocktails at the foyer of the NIIA. At the end of the day, one thing was made clear: Tony Okoroji remains one of Nigeria ’s greatest crowd pullers.
Banky W, DJ Zeez others spice up ETISALAT’s Easy Cliq outing
Pic-Banky W
Rave Hip-Hop acts like: Banky W, DJ Zeez and a few others were among those that thrilled and entertained guests recently when Etisalat, Nigeria’s hippest and most innovative telecommunications company, unveiled “Easy Cliq”, its exciting new package designed specifically for young people, at the Planet One Event Centre, Lagos. The new package includes innovative and exciting features like Unlimited SMS, Free Midnight Calls, Bonus on Incoming calls, Facebook update service by SMS, Free MMS, Free data downloads, One Cliq-One Tune, Cliq Ring Back Tune and Talk’n’Share. These features and freebies are bound to excite young people and help them shine in their various cliques and communities of interest. The Easy Cliq package comes as a pack of four individual SIM cards, which are bundled, together and numbered sequentially to give members of a clique or group easy identification for each other when they use it.
Speaking at the fun filled event, the Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Steven Evans, explained that Easy Cliq was tailored specifically to meet the needs and desires of the average Nigerian youth who values his friends, desires to constantly stay in touch with them and also desires to be on top of happenings in his funky world. “This product is further demonstration of our unflinching commitment to the needs of the Nigerian youth and their demand for innovative yet cost saving products and services. We have loaded Easy Cliq with these features and services that are sure to excite subscribers in the youth segment”, Evans said.
Explaining further the details of the new product, Wael Ammar, the Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat, said that Easy Cliq offers Nigerian youths an opportunity to express themselves in many exciting ways.
Wael provided detailed information on each of the innovative elements that make up each of the features available on the specially designed youth package. “With Unlimited SMS from Etisalat, the subscriber gets a bonus SMS for every billed SMS. This means that each time a subscriber sends a text or SMS, they get free SMS that they can send to any of their friends on easy cliq. Young people on our network can also make Free Midnight Calls everyday between 12.30am and 4.30am as long as they have recharged with a minimum of N100 within the week.
“With easy cliq, subscribers are automatically rewarded with free airtime for calls received from other networks as well as from Etisalat lines that are not on Easy Cliq under the package tagged Bonus on Incoming Calls feature. Subscribers will get 1 minute of free airtime for every 5 minutes of call received from outside the community. Any bonus minutes can then be used to call members of the Easy Cliq community.
“Also, consumers can take advantage of the 10 free MMS they stand to gain every month as long as they have used with a minimum of N500 during the month. The one cliq, one tune feature allows the easy cliq subscriber to check and confirm if their friend’s number is on Easy Cliq,” Wael explained extensively. Another innovative feature of Easy Cliq is that the receiver of a call can agree to share the cost of the call initiated to them with Talk ‘n’ Share. In this case, both the caller and the receiver split the call costs 50/50.”
With the launch of Easy Cliq, Etisalat now has two riveting products in the Nigerian market. The Easy Starter package, launched in October 2008, boasts of unique features such as Homezone, Receiver Pays, Missed Call Notification, Recharge others and SIM Toolkit. The event climaxed with musical performances from the duo of Banky W, Etisalast’s brand ambassador and DJ Zeez, as well as some bike stunts and lighthearted comedy.
Queenikky dazzles the catwalk scene
No doubt, the name Nini Queen Onu Lott, might not ring a bell, but that of Queenikky international modeling agency, where the leggy Miss Lott, holds forte surely does. Lott’s undying passion for the showbiz terrain led her into the modeling world, from where she began to organize shows. Today, she does not only organize shows for corporate clients, but also manages models for business developments. With a clientele base that cuts across Nigeria and some African countries, the catwalk queen is also into calendars modeling, billboards, TVC and corporate ushering. Her dream is for Nigerian models to be treated with respect, dignity and integrity. She also looks forward to the day Nigerian models would work and earn good wages like their counterparts in the western world. “Our ultimate goal at Queenikky is to continually provide professional services to our clients. We also crave for a situation where those from both the public and private sectors would
always encourage and support models and the industry, because its an industry with huge potentials. Another of our aim is to build a modeling school soon, thus becoming consultants to affiliated bodies globally”, said the international cat walker. She further called on up and coming models to be hard working, disciplined and focused, adding that they should always put God first in whatever they do, if they truly want to succeed in life.
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Wow �� beautiful and talented
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