OMOTOLA TO START OWN REALITY SHOW

Popular Naija actress Omotola Jalande is into big things. The star is venturing into yet another money minting business-reality business. The reality show tagged 'The Real Omotola' will centre on the private life of the wife, mother of four, actress and philanthropist. She's currently shuttling the world shooting the reality show.Cameras will follow the screen diva's day to day life and let us into her real world. We will all see Omotola like we have never seen her before. Omotola is the executive producer of the show and and it will hit TV stations before the end of this year. Totally looking forward to this!

OMOTOLA TO HEADLINE LAUNCH OF TANZANIAN MOVIE

Arguably one of the sexiest Nollywood actress mothers, Omotola Jalade is coming to Dar es salaam Tanzania. The actress is set to be the chief guest during a launch of  a Tanzanian movie. The movie (Superstar woman)directed by former Miss Tanzania Wema Sepetu will be launched on Sunday 24th June 2012 at Giraffe Hotel in Dar es salaam.

NOLLYWOOD GOES HOLLYWOOD

The Nigerian movie industry has taken yet another huge step of progress with the movie, TOBI; a Nigerian movie shot in the United States of America. This is not just one of those movies where the producer or director sneaks a camera into the streets and shabbily shoots a single scene and merges this into a Nigerian picture. Rather, with an American lead cast (Mark Williams) and a cross section of other foreign and Nigerian actors (including Chet Anekwe of Monique’s ‘Phat Girls,’ Chisom Oz-Lee and others), Nigeria’s U.S-based producer, Emmanuel Ijeh delivers a movie that takes a giant leap into the halls of Hollywood yet retaining its Nigerian essence. The movie premieres today (18/05/2012) in Nigerian cinemas on at Ozone Cinema in Lagos, Nigeria.

NOLLYWOOD Actor Pawpaw) buys Land Rover SUV

The star actor who already has a Toyota Harrier SUV and a Honda Sports car, just acquired a LR3 Land Rover SUV said to be worth over N7 million. He took his brand new car for dedication at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Righteous Branch, Ogba on Sunday April 15th. 

POPULAR TANZANIAN ACTOR FOUND DEAD

Late last night it was reported that popular Tanzanian actor Steven Kanumba had died, cut off in the prime of his life at 28. There are conflicting reports about how he died, some say he was in a fatal auto crash on his way back home from a night out while the story generating the most buzz claims he died from a fall, as a result of being pushed girlfriend Elizabeth ‘Lulu’ Michaels. The reports claim Steven and Lulu were fighting over incoming calls on her phone while she was at his home. He demanded to see the calls, but she didn’t show them to him. While taking the phone by force, she pushed him and he fell, hitting his head hard. The fall killed him. The reports also go on to say Lulu is currently being held in custody. His death has thrown Tanzania into mourning with condolence messages pouring in from politicians and colleagues alike, with fans trooping to his home in Dar es Salaam to pay their respects.  Steven starred in a couple of Nollywood movies with Ramsey Nuoah, Mercy Johnson, Nkiru Silvanus and Femi Ogedegbe. Ramsey Nuoah who co-starred with him in 2011′s Devil Kingdom has sent his family a condolence message.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS TO WED

Sexy Nollywood star Stephanie Okereke is set to be Mrs in the next three weeks. The star actress is currently busy with wedding preparations. She's going to wed Linus Idahaso April  21st 2012. After that she will be working on her clothing and perfume line which I hear will be called SO clothing and perfumes.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: GENEVIEVE NNAJI WITH SOLANGE KNOWLES

Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji is rubbing shoulders with the big shots in hollywood. Here she's pictured with Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles.

NOLLY WOOD STAR CANCELS WEDDING

You've heard it that Nollywood star actress Stephanie Okereke is getting married to Linus Idahosa in Paris in February. But the actress has come out and denied the story published by several Naija media.  In a recent interview with YNaija, the actress said the report is not true. 'Another media story! I’m not getting married in February. Very untrue, please tell them. Stephanie said. On her recent annulment, she said..''I sought for annulment and I got it. I never sought for divorce. It was an annulment. He was married to someone abroad so with that evidence I was able to seek for annulment. The court cannot grant annulment unless I had proof. The case has been on since 2007 and been dragging because of our court system. At least I’m not going to be referred to as a divorce or ex-Mrs….

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Actress Omotola and the very respected Italian Fashion designer, Roberto Cavalli (who was in Nigeria some days back) exchanging a very big hug.

D'BANJ BUYS A NEW WHIP WORTH $200,000..AN ASHTON MARTIN...

The Naija international star turned G.O.O.D music signing is making loads of cash in what may seem as a tough economic times. Yes ,D'banj has acquired a $200,000 whip..read Ashton Martin. This is a car for big boys...In other juicy news from the celebrated act....The crooner is currently in a hush hush romance with Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari. The actress was spotted a fortnight ago, precisely on Friday and Saturday,October 14th and 15th 2011 at the crooner’s house where she spent the weekend and paraded herself in a sexy night attire.Other sources also confirm that the two have been an item long before now and have been spotted many times together in Ghana as well.

NOLLYWOOD STARS JET IN KENYA AGAIN......

The stars

SEXY GHANAIAN ACTRESS STARTS A REALITY SHOW

Heard the Ghanaian/Nollywood actress and some of her very close family members are getting set to star in their own reality show titled - The Buari Ville. The show will feature Nadia Buari's parents, and siblings.Critics are already labelling the actress a c

opycat saying the whole concept is borrowed from the Kim Kardashians show.

NOLLYWOOD STAR WINS A UK MOVIE AWARD

The actress who recently completed a tour of four countries on a project she is still keeping under wraps, was on Sunday announced as favorite West African actress of the year at the reputable Screen Nation Film and Television Award, which held in indigo O2 Arena in the UK. The award ceremony was hosted by Angelica Bell and Michael Underwood. In winning this year’s award, Omotola beats other nominees such as Jackie Appiah, Mercy Johnson, Genevieve Nnaji , Ama K Abebrese and others. The award further confirms the international brand following of the actress who is also an ambassador of the United Nations and Amnesty International. Omotola, who has been adjudged as the West African actress with the highest number of following on the internet, has been doing so much on the international scene of late. Her international expedition has taken her to countries like Liberia and Sierra Leone on charitable ventures. Her charitable ventures earned her the United Nations and Amnesty International ambassador and an honorary citizen of Liberia; she took to the runway to help draw attention to hunger in some African countries. The Screen Nation film and TV Awards is a televised event, which takes place in October during Black History Month and combines the glamour of international movie stars alongside British talent. The awards ceremony – dubbed by the media as the ‘’Black BAFTAs’’ – brings together actors, actresses, directors and filmmakers from the UK and international film and TV industry.

LADIES: THE KOKO MASTER IS SINGLE

There have been rumors that D'banj-Genevieve relationship is over. But the singer finally confirmed end of the affair and declared that he was single and searching. Ladies who have been eyeing him..here comes the golden opportunity to net the Naija millionaire musician. D'banj had dated Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji and whatever happened between the couple remains hidden secret. He has since been linked to a filthy rich Nigerian legislator. 
Read the excerpts below to see the interview he granted a Nigerina reporter.


Q: When do plan to settle down?
D'Banj: When I see the right person


Q: How would you know the right person
D'Banj: If I see I will know


Q: How about Genevieve?
D'Banj: We're not...(pause) why do you people keep calling Genevieve? That's a long time, we've even got over that. I am single and searching.

Q: Why has God hasn't answered you?
D'Banj: Who says he hasn't answered me? You never know when it come to relationship. Your best friend might be your wife and you might still be searching. It might be a person that I have dated before or a new person. But I believe God will do it at the right time.


Q: Do you think when you finally get married you will cheat on your wife?
D'Banj: I don't know. I don't think about that but my dad never cheated on my mum


Q: Are you planning to follow his footsteps?
D'Banj: I'm not planning to but I came from him, I must have something in common with him. When I get married, I will know. Right now, I don't.
Q: How do you manage your female fans?
D'Banj: I don't really have many female fans


Q: What do you do when girls throw themselves at you?
D'Banj: They are usually prevented and I don't get to see them because my people around me near me but if I see you and get to like you, then something might go down. It's up to me to decide...


Q: So you don't have a girlfriend?
D'Banj: No, I don't. But that don't mean I don't F**k!

Q: You are going international now, how easy will it be for you staying in Nigeria?
D'Banj: I did it from here and there is no way that you will mention my name that you will not say the Nigerian-born singer. So, it has changed nothing about me except that I am now a superstar who rocks, wines and dines with Jay Z, Kanye West and a lot of other international artists.


Q: What if they try to mimic you?
D'Banj: Nobody can steal me; nobody can take Nigeria from me. Well, that can happen only if I get married someone like Rihanna.


Q: That means you are not coming back
D'Banj: Why not, I will bring here.


Q: How is that going to be possible? She won't want to leave her country because of love
D'Banj: With love, nothing is impossible (laughs)

KENYANS TO FEATURE IN MTV Base documentary

Three Kenyan entertainment entrepreneurs will be featuring on a new mini-documentary series on MTV Base.The three are Jahawi, a producer and sound engineer, Jimmy Chuchu, a photographer and musician with all male group Just a Band and music video maker and Cyrus Kabiru, the artiste behind C-Stunners. They will join other Africa's new wave of creative entrepreneurs, spotlighting impressive game-changers from across the continent who are trailblazing in the fields of photography, fashion, illustration, art, filmmaking, music and more. They will present a whole new generation of Afro-cool, introducing its viewers to the street savvy, super-creative characters whose talent is taking on the world.
The documentary, Touching Base (MTV Base, DStv 322), premiered on location on Monday in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.  Other entrepreneurs include Nigerian music video maker Clarence Peters, Nollywood filmmaker Bolaji and Nigerian fashion designer Bayo.

JAPANESE FIRM EYES TO ENDORSE NOLLYWOOD STAR

According to Stella Dimoko Korkus, a Japanese hair company called Kaneka Corporation is about to sign actress Stephanie Okereke as brand ambassador for a fee of N20m(Kshs.10 Million) for a one year contract. The actress recently met with the Japanese people to round off the deal.

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR TO BE LAID TO REST

Lovers of Nollywood will miss the famous Naija actor Ashley Nwosu. The veteran actor who died on Thursday April 21, 2011 from liver complications, will be buried on Saturday June 11 in his home town in Abia State.May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

GENEVIEVE COVERS NEW AFRICAN WOMAN MAGAZINE

The brand new issue of New African Woman Magazine is packed with lots of fabulous features. From an interview with the first lady of Gabon, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba to a cover feature with African star, Genevieve Nnaji. For her cover feature, Genevieve is photographed in pieces by African designers including Zed Eye and JBL. Gene discussed her “ideal man, wedding bells, her fear of failure and why Nigeria rocks“.

The fashion pages are dominated by a fashion editorial titled “The Mirror Girls“, the spread is inspired by Genevieve’s latest movie “Mirror Boy” and features fresh off the runway pieces from designers including Kiki Kamanu, House of Nwocha and Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi.

The magazine also explores hot topics including extreme plastic surgery and much more.

NOLLYWOOD STARS LAND ENDORSEMENT DEAL

Rita Dominique

infinito press conference

Several Nollywood stars recently gathered at Mike Adenuga Towers, headquarters of Globacom, to witness the launch of the network’s novel tariff plan, New Infinito.

Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha and Uche Jombo, all Glo ambassadors, were on hand to identify with the package which charges subscribers only 25 kobo per second for calls made to any network in Nigeria. The new plan is devoid of any rental payments, hidden charges, and conditions. Globacom is owned by billionaire business man Mike Adenuga who is estimated to be over $10 billion rich. It was not an entirely Nollywood gathering as the guests at the event included songstress Ego and Stereoman Ekwe. Showbizxklusivs could not get the amount of money the stars were paid as endorsement fees.

Speaking at the event, Rita Dominic said she was thrilled that New Infinito, unlike other tariff plans in the market, charges 25 kobo per second flat rate for all local calls irrespective of which network is being called or time of day or which part of the country the call is originating from.

Ini Edo, on her part, described New Infinito as the best value offer in the country’s telecom industry. She commended Glo for introducing the package which also allows subscribers to call one Special Number at only 2 kobo per second. “It is interesting to note that no daily or monthly rental is charged to enjoy this very cheap rate,” she stated.

Glo Group Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Jameel, who launched the product explained that subscribers have an option of registering 5 Glo numbers which he can call at 18 kobo per second. Registration is also free and there is no rental charge, he added.

The other stars at the occasion, Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Ego and Stereoman Ekwe expressed optimism that the product will resonate well with subscribers and said they were proud to associate with Glo.

NOLLYWOOD STARS NAMED UN AMBASSADORS

Nollywood Heartthrob Ramsey Nouah and the stunningly beautiful Ini Edo are supposedly in Nairobi, right after they were named as UN Goodwill Ambassadors. This is their second trip to Kenya this year, right after the AMAAs Nomination night was held here in February 2011. Nouah's acting career kicked off when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera Fortunes. Nouah has since then appeared in numerous films starring as the lead role and is considered one of the most sought after actors in Nigeria and Africa.

Ini Edo has been a fast rising star,  having begun her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time. Edo is a Theatre Arts graduate of the University of Calabar. They joined the list of persons making change in the world alongside Vikram Shah of Bollywood.