Breaking: Applause as Stephanie Linus unveils trailer of her star studded new film ‘Dry’

Cerebral Nollywood A-List actress, director and producer Stephanie Linus has wrapped up production on her new film Dry, the latest effort from her company, Next Page Productions. Written, produced and directed by Stephanie Linus, the film is an inspired true story based on a young girl Stephanie met in Nigeria many years ago, Aisha.

Stephanie as Dr. Zara in Dry

According to an official statement elated Stephanie sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, the movie follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her childhood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture. It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that will captivate and engage movie enthusiast.

Fun, applause as Klint Da Drunk, Yaw, Funny Bone, Cynthia Morgan, others dazzle at PO’s command performance

L-R: Yaw and the cast of PO taking a bow on stage

After ten electrifying performances throughout the month of August, the critically acclaimed stage play PO, ended in grand style on Sunday, August 31. 

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that some of the biggest names across the Nigerian entertainment, telecommunication, media and sports industries gathered to watch the last viewing which sensationally showed at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, amid fun, excitement and plaudits.

Update on fire at BBA house: M-net, Endemol react

BBA house before the fire

Below is the official statement jointly signed and sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng by M-Net and Endemol following the mysterious fire outbreak that gutted the Big Brother House in Johannesburg, South Africa, today, September 2.

As BBA 9 begins this Sunday, MultiChoice offers DStv subscribers option to opt out...IK Osakioduwa returns as host

IK

As lovers of Big Brother Africa, the biggest reality show on the continent, prepare to be glued to their screens for the next three months, this new season tagged Big Brother Hotshots, has all the ingredients of a blockbuster as the housemates go into the house on September 7, with the sole aim of grabbing the winning prize of USD 300, 000.

Public Relations Manager, DStv, Caroline Oghuma, while disclosing this in a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng also noted that subscribers have the option of opting out of viewing the programme at any time during its duration. “To do so, all you need to do is to text “NO” and the first 10 digits of your smartcard number to 30333. Regular SMS charges apply.

Finally! Samsung unveils Reminisce as brand ambassador, launches new entry-level devices

L-R: Product Manager, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Anish Mathew; Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim; Samsung brand ambassador, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, a.k.a. Reminisce; Head of Product Marketing, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Ms. Olajumoke Okikiolu and Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas at the unveiling of star rapper and songwriter, Reminisce, as brand ambassador for its new entry-level devices, Galaxy Ace 4 Lite and Galaxy Trend Lite, in Lagos.

Samsung Electronics West Africa has unveiled Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, known by his stage name Reminisce, as a brand ambassador for its mobile division. The company plans to leverage Reminisce in its product advertising for entry-level mobile phones.

According to Samsung Electronics West Africa’s Director for Information Technology and Mobile, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, in a press statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, Reminisce symbolizes the values that Samsung has stood for over the years.

Ebola Fear: Scared entertainers on the run

Jim Iyke

Since the outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria, several scared entertainers have been devising means of carefully protecting themselves, especially in public places. Read below and see why they are scared and running for their dear lives.

Why I hate wearing bikini - model/actress, Celine Onwuchekwa

Celine

 In this encounter, beautiful and sexy Abia State-born actress cum model Celine Onwuchekwa shares with SHOWBIZPLUSng some of her best kept secrets, especially why she does not like flaunting her body in bikini like most of her colleagues. Enjoy the UNILAG undergraduate

Big Brother Africa: Continental fame beckons on Hotshots contestants...Unveils logo

It's definitely going to be more swag, more glamour and more Big Brother Africa action and excitement as the continent’s biggest reality show returns for its ninth season on Sunday, September 7, with the housemates competing for a massive prize pot of USD 300 000.

 SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that this year's outing will witness more twists than ever before!

Why I like singing Fuji music - Catholic Priest (Father Fuji)

Father Fuji

Reverend Father Segun Adelana is a Catholic priest who sings Fuji music better than most Fuji artistes in Nigeria.

The Ogun State-born singing preacher with four albums to his credit, in this chat with SHOWBIZPLUSng told us the interesting story of how he found himself singing Fuji and using morally conscious music to propagate the gospel of Christ.

Contestants hail Maltina Dance All 8 auditions

MDA 8 Dancers

Following the successful completion of the regional auditions of the only family dance show in Nigeria, Maltina Dance All season eight (MDA8), over ten thousand contestants who participated in the dance show have applauded the brand for putting together fun filled and rewarding auditions which visited three major cities of Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja. 

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the 2014 edition tagged “The Rhythm of Happiness” which chronicles a new dance style known as Rhythm of Happiness Dance (ROHD) produced 48 winners from the age grade categories who won various gift items and 28 winners in the “family representative” category.

Ebola:10 Leading entertainers open up on why they're scared + How they're coping

Don Jazzy

As the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) continues to spread and kill many in some West African countries, including Nigeria, ten leading entertainers in this voxpop pieced together by SHOWBIZPLUSng, opened up on why they are scared of contacting the contagious deadly disease and how they are also coping amid tensions and fears.

Multichoice set to tackle commercial piracy

Oghuma

In an effort to curb the rising level of commercial piracy of Pay TV signals, MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading provider of premium pay entertainment, has urged individuals or entities that use DStv services for public use without a commercial license to get a commercial license to enable them broadcast DStv content without litigation.

According to Caroline Oghuma, PR Manager, DStv, in a statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng,  MultiChoice gave commercial pirates the opportunity to convert to legal commercial broadcast in 2013.

“We want these subscribers to stay on the right side of the law, and those who are yet to convert are infringing on the copy right laws of Nigeria and will face appropriate penalties” she declared.

Oghuma, who explained that MultiChoice is working in association with the Nigerian Copyrights Commission (NCC) to stem the rising trend in commercial piracy, stated that early this year, officials of the NCC Lagos Zonal Office issued a 14 day deadline for hotels to obtain the appropriate commercial licenses for the broadcast of DStv channels in their hotels.

ESA 2014: PSquare, MI, Omawumi, others hail Adenuga’s Entertainment Pillar Award

Adenuga

The “Entertainment Pillar of the Decade” award given to Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr (GCON), by Entertainment Express newspaper  at its recently held Express Star Awards (ESA) has drawn reactions from several entertainment icons.

According to a signed statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng, popular singing duo, PSquare, Jude Abaga popularly called Mr Incredible (M.I), Omawumi, and others said that the honour, which was the highest of the awards conferred on individuals and corporate bodies during the third anniversary of leading entertainment publication, Entertainment Express and Sunday Express, would encourage Adenuga and other well meaning Africans to do more for the entertainment sector.

Five on probation as David is fired from Fame Academy

Project Fame contestants on probation

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that the competition in the MTN Project Fame Season 7 academy is definitely getting hotter. David was eventually eliminated on Saturday night. Despite giving a decent performance to keep his place in the academy, he could neither secure enough viewers votes, nor gain the judges’ or his fellow contestants’ preference.

Shame: Paul Play drags Etisalat to court for copyright infringement…Demands N200m

Paul Play

For daring to use his creative work without authorization, SHOWBIZPLUSng has learnt that leading Nigerian singer and pop star, Paul Play has slammed a N200m lawsuit against telecommunication company, Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited owners of Etisalat.

The angry and disappointed singer is accusing the company headed by Keem Bello-Osagie of reproducing his song “Mosorire” on their sponsored talent hunt TV show, Nigerian Idol.

Bacardi BREEZER’s launches in Lagos with Sean Tizzle, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay as brand ambassadors

Sean Tizzle. MD, Consolidated Breweries, Mr Bindewijn Haarsma, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay (Brand Ambassadors), Mr Femi Olajimbiti, Brand Manager, Barcadi Martini and Mr Gbenga Lawrence, Brand Manager, Barcadi Breezer during the Media Launch of the Breezer Premium drink in Lagos...recently

 

Colour, glitz and razzmatazz were on display today as one of the world’s most colourful alcoholic drinks, Bacardi BREEZER launched in Nigeria, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

In fact, it was unveiled at one of the hottest  parties of the year at The Oriental Hotel, Lagos and famous faces including Sean Tizzle, Yemi Alade and Seyi Shay were on the colourful carpet to celebrate its arrival as brand ambassadors.

The hottest new alcoholic beverage to hit Nigeria was revealed to hundreds of fun loving Nigerians who won tickets to the party.

Applause as Ejike Asiegbu finally returns to Nollywood

Ejike Asiegbu

The nation’s film industry otherwise known as Nollywood was agog recently when the news filtered in that one of its top stars and veteran actor, Ejike Asiegbu, has finally returned to action, starring in a big budget movie, after some  years of sabbatical.

SHOWBIZPLUSNG, learnt that the movie, an initiative of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP), is being directed by fellow actor Desmond Elliot.