NAIJA ACTS BRACKET ACQUIRE GUZZLERS

They must be moving from glory to glory. The bracket musical duo are making showbiz statements that cannot be ignored. Still basking in the euphoria of the success of their last album, Cupid Stories, the duo of Vast and Smash popularly known in the music scene as Bracket have acquired new automobiles worth N25 million.The Yori-Yori crooners increased the number of automobiles in their garage over the weekend with the acquisition of two brand new Range Rover Sports and a G-class. The two Range Rover Sports which will carry the special plate number ‘Peace Ambassador’ will be used by Vast and Smash respectively, while the G-class is for their promoter, Ape Planet. Meanwhile, Bracket is currently on a music tour of the United States of America.

KENYAN SINGER NAMELESS BUYS HOUSE

David Mathenge aka Nameless is with no doubt the top Kenyan act and amongst the financial powerhouse in the country. Well,the vibe is the singer has bought a home in Nairobi. The details were scanty but our inside source revealed that he spent a huge amount of money to acquire the mansion. It is still not known whether he and his wife Wahu will move in their new home. The singer's new single 'coming home' is topping charts. He currently lives in Nairobi South B and drives guzzlers like the BMW X5.

MOMBASA TYCOON ACQUIRES 5STAR BEACH HOTEL

Many know Ali Punjani as a drug dealer. He appeared on the list of drug dealers in Kenya. But the 36 year old businessman seems to be on the loose acquiring properties. The billionaire who already has several five star hotels in the UK,Dubai and Africa has added Sun n Sand Hotel to his business stable. The kikambala based five star beach resort is apparently closed and major renovations are taking place plus upgrading. It is said that he spent several billions to buy the hotel. Punjani also owns Nyali International hotel ,Rising Star Commodities,Punjani ELECTRICAL LIMITED ,Real Estates ,Helicopters Sales ,One of the The Marshalls Group Owners, The Group holds the franchise for some of the biggest names in the automotive industry, i


ncluding KIA, TATA trucks and buses, TRW Lucas, Delphi, Prestolite and Fulmen in East Africa.He drives a Rolls Royce Phantom,BMW X6 2012 Edition, Ferari plus many fuel guzzlers. He is known to fly in models and rent penthouses in plus areas where the models serve him nud. Talk of the Indian playboy..Too much money sucks...

JOYOUS CELEBRATION CHOIR TO LAUNCH 16TH ALBUM

OK..To God be the glory. This is my favorite gospel choir and God knows it. Well, South African holy spirit inspired gospel choir JOYOUS CELEBRATION is set to launch their 16th album. The 16th album, which was recorded at Carnival City in Johannesburg, will be released to commemorate a national tour from 05 April to 11 August 2012.. The Joyous 16 album (CD and DVD) is titled ‘Royal Priesthood’ which means ‘the chosen race, a holy nation and God’s very own possession.’
They have also announced that they will be having auditions for those who want to become members of MTN Joyous Celebration will be held again this year.  This year’s auditions will include mini workshops on the music industry that have been designed to educate candidates who take part in the audition process. These mini workshops will also provide tangible pointers for the auditions, dates will be announced later on.
Dates for MTN Joyous Celebration 2012 Tour
Venue: South African State Theatre in Tswane
Date: 05 to 08 April.
Tickets: R200 to R300 via Computicket and bookings are open.
Time: 19:30, with additional matinees on the Saturday and Sunday, starting at 14:00 PM.
At the core of this choral outfit’s outstanding success is the charismatic leadership of Mthunzi Namba, Jabu Hlongwane and the maestro, Lindelani Mkhize. As the group’s co-founders they have provided their charges with the technical expertise and artistic experience to reach greater heights in this tough music industry.

AFRICA'S WEALTHIEST BISHOP TO LAUNCH AIRLINE COMPANY

Nigeria’s richest pastor and self-styled bishop, David Oyedepo, has made a glistening addition to his business empire by floating an airline called Dominion Air. Oyedepo, who a few years ago ignited debate on flamboyant Christianity by acquiring his fourth private jet, is the owner of Dominion Publishing House, Covenant University and an elite secondary school called Faith Academy.

Sources within the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the agency charged with business registration in Nigeria, confirmed the registration of Dominion Air with David Oyedepo as its chairman. Another source within a Lagos-based insurance firm known to handle most of Oyedepo’s businesses said the airline project had been in the works for six years and was only made a reality this year. The broker who balked at putting figures to the number of aircrafts so far purchased authoritatively said none of them is on lease.

True,Bishop Oyedepo is reflection of God's prosperity.

BANKY W ROMANCES DENCIA

A peculiar underground romance is on in the entertainment industry.The actors involved in the acts coat the development in the wardrobe of 'unusual'Mr 'clean image' and celebrated artiste Bankole Wellington( Banky W) is said to be embroiled in a hush hush romance with controversy hugging starlet singer, Dencia.Banky W is said to be very discreet about the development- same for the singer, for now.
Insiders claim it has been on for some time- but insist it is nothing serious.According to a source ' Banky is just having casual fun, though the girl prefers something more serious'Informants are of the opinion that the chances of 'something serious' coming to play in the shrouded romance is almost absolutely nil, except of course the irregular phenomenon of 'unexpected' factor in such affairs come into play and change the shape of things.The analysis is based on their projected image.Banky W is viewed as a serious minded touch light of his sphere. He has a wondrous image to his credit. Revelations such as this also put paid to whispers about his bedroom conducts.Dencia is an obscure singer that has hit serial awareness twice for all the wrong reasons- the first was over a property theft mess and second, fighting at a major event.She recorded these controversies with the same adversary- Liz Garvy.It is feared that publicly aligning with such a character might heavily take away major points from Wellington's good name: hence the continued secrecy in the romance.

GRAMMY AWARD STAR 'S SURPRISE VISIT TO P-SQUARE

The bond between Senegalese superstar Akon and popular Naija twin brothers P-SQUARE seems to be getting very strong. The trio who have a single out together are becoming bossom friends. Wel,, Akon who signed the twin brothers to his Konvict Music label was in Naija last weekend to see P-SQUARE at their mansion dubbed Square Ville Omole Estate, home, in Lagos.And they had fun together before the star flew back to the US.

LAURYN TO PERFORM IN CAPE TOWN JAZZ FEST

Multi Grammy Award winner Ms. Lauryn Hill has been confirmed to perform at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Her performance will take place on Saturday 31 March 2012 at the famous Kippies stage.
“We are extremely excited about the addition of Ms. Lauryn Hill. She is an exceptional artist and festival goers can expect a sensational show. She completes a line-up of world class acts that audiences have come expect from the festival,” says Rashid Lombard, espAfrika CEO.
“”Both public tickets and corporate hospitality tickets are completely sold out.
Non -ticket holders are urged not to try their luck at the festival gates as there will be no tickets available,” says Lombard.
Hill established her reputation as a member of the sensational Fugees. In 1998 she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The recording earned Hill 5 Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
After several years out of the spotlight, Ms. Hill returned to live music in 2011. She has toured extensivly since, including performances at Coachella Valley Music Festival, New Orleans Jazz Fest, and Rock The Bells. In February 2012 Hill performed a new song, titled Fearless Vampire Killer, during a sold out performance at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC

ET'OO'S WIFE TOPLESS

The most decorated African player of all time and one of the highest-paid footballers in the world Samuel Eto'O is married to a gorgeous Ivorian woman named Georgette Eto Fils, and they have three children. Georgette lives in France with her children. During a trip to the US, the mother of three was photographed sunbathing topless at a public pool.

KANYE WEST GEST DOWN WITH TANZANIAN MODEL

Tanzanian supermodel Miriam Odemba is back in the game in a big way. The mother of one who had taken time of the run way has quickly got her 36-25-36 shape back and is already rubbing the loins of A-listers. Miriam . was amongst the few people that attended  Kanye West unveil his second collection in Paris two nights ago.And she got the rare opportunity to entertain the showbiz king. The party had stars like Nigerian star D'banj,P.Diddy, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, Cassie, Common, Big Sean, Kim Kardashian, Azealia Banks rapper Waka Flocka Flame, Pusha T and others.

BOBI BROWN IN NAIJA

CAMPAIGN TO CATCH EVIL WARLORD GOES VIRAL

A video created to raise awareness about vile militia leader Joseph Kony has now racked up more than 26million views since being posted on YouTube on March 5, and is being backed by a host of celebrities.
Kony is the leader of Ugandan military group the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and is wanted for committing crimes against humanity including rape, abduction and murder. For 26 years his rebel group has systematically kidnapped more than 30,000 African children — forcing girls to become sex slaves, brainwashing boys into becoming child soldiers and brutally killing those who don't comply. Now American activist group Invisible Children has created the half hour video, Kony 2012, in a bid to bring the dictator to justice.
Told through the eyes of Jacob, a former LRA child soldier, the documentary is set to make Kony "famous, not to celebrate him but to raise support for his arrest". The Ugandan army has been searching for Kony throughout Central Africa for years without luck. The US recently sent 100 special forces advisers to help out. But he still manages to evade the clutches of the International Criminal Court. Yesterday, "Kony 2012" and "Invisible Children" were trending worldwide on Twitter, with the 30-minute video being re-tweeted thousands of times.
Pop princess Rihanna tweeted: "#Kony2012 Spread the word!!!" and later, "PLEASE go to Invisiblechildren.com Even if its 10 minutes ... Trust me, you NEED to know about this! #1LOVE"
However, some have raised concerns about the organisation behind the video, criticising their spending practices and the film's approach as overly simplistic.
They also point out that the campaign calls on the public to pressure the US to continue working with the Ugandan army &;151; an organisation that has its own records of abuses.

JOSE CHAMELEONE'S CUSTOM CELL PHONES

Chameleone landed a Samsung deal that would saw him appear on their billboards plus other TV and Radio adverts. That was not all, a mobile cell phone named after him was to also launched too. Confirming the technology in him just like one of his tracks dubbed Chamili Chamili Technology, he unveiled the phone that was  given to lucky fans during the Valu Valu Concert. The year 2012 so far is just amazing for the East African music giant. A few weeks back, his wife Daniella Mayanja gave birth to a bouncing baby girl and to this he upgraded her car from a black Toyota Harrier to a Black BMW X5 series as a gift.

UGANDA'S BILLIONAIRE DIVA BUYS COMMERCIAL BUILDING

ZARI HASSAN ,the Billionaire Ugandan diva has acquired a commercial building in Kampala. The commercial building is located between Santos Ice Cream and Watoto Church. In a weeks time, the building will be having a name like 'Zari Plaza' which we will gladly show on these pages. Meanwhile, Zari has apologized to Dr. Chameleone over the mess during the Valu Valu show last Friday. She wrote on her wall: "My sincere apologies to Dr. Chameleone, no intentions for stealing ya spotlight. luv u dude...." The diva differed with city socialite Judith Heard during the Jose Chameleone album launch concert. Apparently, what made Judith Heard go nuts was the fact that Zari showed off real cash at the show and she was ready to pay for the phone and yet Judith Heard had asked the MC to close the auction olf the Chameleone phone after she had made a pledge of pounds 2,000. She resorted to using X-rated words while hitting back at Zari. The MC's failed to control the two socialites forcing the lights and sound to go off for some minutes before security whisked Zari to safety.

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JJ OKOCHA AND NDERITU WINS GUINESS CHALLENGE

Kenya’s James Nderitu and his team mate JJ Okocha  emerged winners of the Guinness Football Challenge celebrity finale that brought together  four top African Soccer stars, bringing a close to the season 2 of the East African Guinness Football challenge TV show.

The pair trounced three other African soccer icons Marcel Desailly, Rigobert Song and Kalusha Bwalya who were paired with George Otieno from Kenya, Hance Kimola of Tanzania and Patrick Ogua from Uganda respectively to win USD 50,000.

It was Kenyan businessman James Nderitu from Nakuru and Nigerian football icon Jay Jay Okocha who bagged the top prize to win USD50K after scoring 5 goals in the penalty shoot out against 4 from Rigobert Song’s team.

Speaking after the show, Kenya’s James Nderitu was all joy and could only describe the experience as a dream come true “it amazing, sharing the stage and getting to interact with some of the stars we only see on TV is an opportunity I will always cherish”.

The cash prize of USD 50,000 was divided among the winning team with Okocha giving away his share to the four contestants as a show of appreciation.

SONY BMG SIGNS GOSPEL SINGER ROSE MUHANDO

Rose Muhando has signed with SONY Music. At least now we would see quality in her music. The gospel artiste had for years done good music with very poor quality despite the fact that she made millions of shillings in her career. She landed the SONY deal last week. We hope SONY BMG would do something with her and that hers is not a raw deal like that of Nakaaya Sumari whose contract ended with nothing to show. Rose Muhando is arguably the leading gospel act in Tanzania and one of the wealthiest in East Africa.

KENYAN HOLLYWOOD ACTOR LANDS TV ROLE

Edi Gathegi has signed up to co-star opposite Kyle Bornheimer in ABC’s comedy pilot called White Man Van, which centers on Jack (Bornheimer) "who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over the family handyman business from his father Tony" (played by J.K. Simmons).

Edi will play Darren, one of Tony’s workers.  Edi's film credentials include playing Darwin in X-Men: First Class.