Trending photo of the day: Great and famous Nigerian role models walking/working for charity!

L-R: Great Nigerians, Ayo Makun (Ay), Tonye Cole (boss of Sahara Energy), Azuh Amatus (media guru/ blogger/newspaper editor) and Segun Arinze (leading Nollywood actor and revered entertainer) at the celebrity charity walk organized by star actress, Monalisa Chinda, as part of the activities lined up for her recently celebrated 40th birthday, in Lekki, Lagos...recently.

Dimgba Igwe:Emeka Mba, leading entertainers mourn …Want killer apprehended

Dimgba Igwe

The recent killing of Pastor Dimgba Igwe, 58, the Associate Publisher of Entertainment Express and Sunday Express Newspapers, by a hit and run driver, while jogging in his Okota, Lagos neighbourhood has continued to attract wide spread condemnations.

Some leading entertainers and celebs who spoke with SHOWBIZPLUSng paid glowing tributes to the departed veteran journalist and respected columnist. They also called on the government to immediately fish out the heart less killer of the father of four from Abia State.

Segun Arinze, Monalisa Chinda, Beverly Naya, Tope Tedela, others sizzle in new tele-novela Oasis

Monalisa Chinda and Zik Zulu Okafor, producer of Oasis

Oasis, a fascinating new tele-novela jointly produced by Zik Zulu-Okafor led Zulu Films in collaboration with The Incubator, is set to wow, entertain and educate lovers of quality programmes on TV.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that among the leading and emerging thespians that thrilled and tantalized in this riveting and enthralling soap directed by Abay Esho and written by Vivian Chiji include: Monalisa Chinda, Segun Arinze, Beverly Naya, Tope Tedela and David Nnaji. Others are: Moet Abebe, Maryjane Ugbaja, Ifeanyi Williams, Sean Faqua, Mor Okonkwo among others.

Oasis, which is a sequel to the now rested Heavensgate from Zulu Films also, has Pastor Idowu Iluyomade as the executive producer and is expected to hit air nationwide this October.

Photos: Leading gentlemen entertainers who dazzled on ESA 2014 black carpet with style and swag!

Segun Arinze

Victor Olaotan

Okey Bakassi

Opa Williams

OJB

Pupa Williki

Alistair Soyode-Ben TV

Yaw

Tope Tedela

Mr. Raw

Lagos stands still as leading entertainers thrilled at ESA 2014

Opa Williams (m) receiving his ESA plaque from Okey Bakassi and Benita Nzeribe as other entertainers cheer on at the event.

As already anticipated, the bubbly city of Lagos was completely shut down on Sunday, July 27, when the maiden edition of Express Star Awards (ESA) held amid glitz, glamour and grandeur with A-List entertainers, celebrities and leading Nigerians from different walks of life in attendance.

The well-attended event that was celebrated alongside the third anniversary of the nation’s hottest and most sought after tabloids, Entertainment Express and Sunday Express was graciously and professionally anchored by leading Nollywood actor and voice over guru, Segun Arinze.

In fact, not even the heavy downpour that lasted for over two hours could stop celebrities and other invited guests from trooping into upscale Coliseum Events Centre, venue of the double celebrations, situated in the heart of Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

The over-subscribed event that saw elated guests and fans of EE/SE coming from all parts of the country, officially kicked off with the black carpet/cocktail sessions at exactly 5.p.m.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the massive carpet supplied by Abelinis-The Project Intelligent Company afforded stars and guests, (fans) the rare opportunity to mingle and take photographs together without inhibitions.