Ini Edo opens Nmulti million mansion in Lekki...Throws lavish party, Akwa Ibom State PDP C’man, others attended

Ini and her new mansion

Few weeks after launching her G-Wagon Benz, controversial Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has bought a Nmulti million mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos.

A reliable source told SHOWBIZPLUSng that the eye popping edifice is located in the Elegushi area of Lekki and reeks of opulence.

The divorcee actress, according to our source declared the house open yesterday, December 30, with a lavish party that was attended by some of her colleagues and dignitaries.

Excitement as MultiChoice teaches subscribers how to stay connected this season

This is definitely cheering news for DStv subscribers who want to experience the ultimate digital viewing experience during this holiday season. In fact, MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading entertainment destination has urged them to make use of the self-service platform to resolve their queries.

A statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng stated that DStv subscribers who want to access more Self-service options can now dial *288*2# and follow the voice prompt, and subscribers who want to get more details of the various online payment options can log on to www.dstv.com for more information.

Applause as In-Short 2014 holds + Authentic winners list

Okhai with Stephanie Okereke at the estival

The fourth edition of the In-Short International Film Festival recently held at the upscale Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos amid applause and commendations.

Mbanefo at the festival

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that the hugely attended festival held in collaboration with Access Bank Plc, the International Film and Broadcast Academy (IFBA) and Goethe Institut, Lagos, respectively.

Photo of the day: Ibinabo's stunning new look!

Newly married AGN National President, Ibinabo's new hot look

Nollywood stars, celebs storm premiere of Folly...Hits cinemas Dec 26

Folly, a big budget film produced by Elizabeth Daniels recently premiered at the Silverbird Cinema amid ovation.

Some of the celebrities on the Red Carpet included Jude Okoye, Joseph Benjamin, Bracket, Moyo Lawal, Alex Ekubo and several others.

MERRY XMAS TO ALL READERS & FANS OF SHOWBIZPLUS!

Rare photo of the day: Nollywood heavyweights unite for Ibinabo Fiberesima

L-R: Nollywood stars and stakeholders, Kate Okunnu, Victor Okhai, Azuh Amatus (in hat), Lilian Bach, Jennifer Eliogu, Chike Bryan, Iyen Agbonifo, Kabat Esosa, Keppy Ekpeyong and wife, Ifeanyi Dike, Dozie Eriobu, Maurice Ejike and others returning to Lagos after attending the wedding of AGN National President, Ibinabo Fiberesima in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State...recently

Funke Akindele makes bold statement in new movie, Sababi

Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele's production outfit, Scene One Production in collaboration with Adekaz Production LTD recently presented a new Yoruba  movie entitled 'Sababi Eda (Fate).  
Fully subtitled in English.Sababi Eda depicts the life of a single mother (Funke Akindele), and her struggle with fate.   

O’Jez boss clocks 50, holds Xmas concert

O'Jez boss, Odobeatu

On Sunday, December 28, entertainment entrepreneur and boss of O'Jez celebrity restaurants, Joseph Odobeatu will clock 50 years on earth.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that several events have been lined up to celebrate the business mogul as he clocks the golden age. A family get together will hold at his home in Anthony on December 26, Boxing Day, while the D-Day, 28 will begin with a thanksgiving mass at St’ Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.

The birthday party will begin immediately at his Anthony home till late into the night.

Also, this year’s O’Jez Xmas Blast concert, scheduled to hold on January 4 at the celebrity restaurant, inside the National Stadium premises from 7pm, will be a continuation of the birthday celebration.

Photos: More famous faces at Ibinabo's carnival-like wedding

Ibinabo and hubby, Uche dancing

Zeb, Empress, Chico, Fidelis Duker and Steve Eboh

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Ibinabo and hubby, Uche, Ateke Tom, Victor Osuagwu, Ifeanyi Dike and Patience Ozokwo

Couple dancing

Keppy, wife and Empress

AFRIMA 2014: Channel O supports, endorses Best R n B Song of the Year Category

Tuface, one of the contenders

In aligning with the vision and objectives of All Africa Music Award,
AFRIMA, Africa’s leading urban music channel, Channel O, has thrown its
weight behind AFRIMA by endorsing one of the categories of AFRIMA, the
Best R n B Song of the Year. 

A statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng said that in line with the agreement signed between
Electric Media Network (PTY) owner of Multichoice and AFRIMA Awards
Limited, the category will now be known as Best R n B Song in Africa
brought to you by Channel O.

Jennifer Eliogu storms MMIA for live performance

Eliogu

Nollywood star and multi-talented entertainer Jennifer Eliogu wants to celebrate Christmas with her fans and well wishers in a very special and unique way.

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that the Anambra State-born reggae and soul singer will be storming the arrival wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos with members of her Silk Band tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23, for a live performance.

Veteran musician, Mandators recounts how police tortured, detained him ... Demands N1bn compensation

Veteran musician and international artiste, Victor Essiet of the Mandators Group, has narrated how operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad allegedly tortured him while he was preparing for a concert at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

He said during his ordeal, his private parts were pulled by four of the 20 man squad, who also cut through his fingers and legs with shackles.

The singer said the harassment and torture cost him his November music festival which he said he invested about N200m in.

Excited fans welcome Big Brother’s Tayo at lavish reception

Tayo

L-R: Efosa, Tayo and Mabutho

After putting up a good show at the Big Brother house for 63 days, Tayo Faniran, first runner and Nigerian housemate recently returned home and was welcomed with all the pomp befitting a hotshot at a lavish reception.

Copyright infringement: Lagos Oriental Hotel in trouble as COSON tells musicians, stakeholders to boycott them

Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), the nation’s sole government approved copyright collective management organization for musical works and sound recordings, has asked all musicians, music industry operatives and stakeholders in the creative sector to begin an immediate boycott of Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. The decision to begin the boycott was unanimously ratified by the hundreds of COSON members who thronged Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja recently for the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting of COSON at which a royalty distribution of N90 million to musicians in the country was approved.