2FACE IDIBIA, FUNMI IYANDA, ‘YEMI ADAMOLEKUN, KAYODE AKINTEMI &  OTHERS ANNOUNCE ELECTION DEBATE SERIES, THE PEOPLE’S DEBATE

 

Advocacy group, Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) in partnership with Google, Channels TV, Facebook, GEMSTONE, GenVoices, MTV Base and Global Shapers officially announced plans for the election debate series, 'The People’s Debate', which will hold ahead of the February general elections. 

 

The announcement was made at a press conference today, Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Protea Hotel in GRA Ikeja with partners and advocates present.

The debate series has been created to position voters at the centre of the democratic process by reinforcing the narrative that elections and governance are about the people. It aims to provide voters with the information required to select credible candidates and hold them accountable once in office.

“This platform is meant to constitute itself into an effective opposition to governance, not just at the point of election but throughout their terms in office.” Funmi Iyanda commented.

 

The Presidential Debate will be moderated by Mr John Momoh in his first return to TV in at least 5 years. The debate is scheduled for Sunday, February 1^st in Abuja and will be broadcast live on Channels TV and streamed live on Nigeria Info 99.3 FM and online via a Google Hangout and on Youtube.

 

While candidates tend to shy away from debates, the platform hopes to create a groundswell of citizen’s demand for a debate. Citizens are being asked via various platforms – online, SMS, TV, radio – to show their support for a debate by voting on what topics they would like discussed. As of today, security tops the list.

 

When asked what guarantee the organisers have that the candidates would attend, Kayode Akintemi, General Manager at Channels TV representing Mr John Momoh said, “It is our responsibility as members of the press and as citizens to demand a debate and ensure candidates who do not commit are called out. In 2015, a debate is a requirement for campaigning.”

 

EIE Nigeria also revealed that it’ll co-host 6 governorship debates in each geo-political zone: Lagos, Rivers, Imo, Kaduna, Taraba & Plateau, with the first one being in Plateau this Saturday, January 24^th with the APC, LP & PDP candidates.

Other guests at the event include General Manager, Channels TV, Kayode Akintemi, including Funmi Iyanda, 2Face Idibia and wife, Annie Idibia, Kemi Lala among other guests.

 

The debates are part of EiE’s flagship RSVP Campaign which aims to get young people to Register to vote, Select credible candidates, Vote and Protect their votes using tools such as the Revoda mobile application. EiE believes that if Nigerians engage actively around these 4 activities, the quality of governance in Nigeria will improve.

9ICE, SOLIDSTAR, EMMA NYRA, SHARE 2014 HIGHLIGHTS ON MTV BASE #STREETREQUEST

MTV Base #StreetRequest this week brings to you some of Nigeria’s finest musical talents who had a chat with MTV Base VJ, Stephanie Coker at the Olamide Live In Concert which held last December.

Buzzing artistes including 9ice, Emma Nyra, Solidstar open up on the show sharing their achievements through 2014 and their plans for 2015. They also gave their opinions on their top videos for the year.

You can catch this week’s episode of #StreetRequest today, January 19, 2015 on MTV Base, Channel 322 on DSTV at 6PM.

courtsey BHM GROUP.

Star-Studded Movie ‘Heaven’s Hell’ Will Not Premiere in January 2015 - Producer

Producer of highly anticipated all star-studded movie Heaven’s Hell has said the movie will premiere later in the year as against January 23^rd 2015 announced at the beginning of the year.

Katung Aduwak, director/producer of the movie said this delay is because of explicit and inciting content the movie is conveying.

“We received advice from a member of NFVCB to re-edit some scene in the movie which was considered too explicit and inciting. Well, the scenes are currently being worked upon and in due course the highly expected movie will be ready”

He further pleaded with Nigerians, who have been anticipating the premiere of Heaven’s Hell,

“My sincere apologies to all Nigerians who have shown interest in the movie since the announcement, we won’t be able to premiere this January anymore but soon as we are set to hit the cinemas, details will be available”

Heaven’s Hell is a psychological drama set in Lagos that tells the story of two housewives and best friends; the loquacious and miserable Alice Henshaw, the pleasant and compliant Tsola Aliu and their husbands, the affluent and kind Edward Henshaw and the egotistical and brilliant Jeff Aliu, whose lives are held together by rock-solid friendship and unwavering love, yet laced by betrayal, deceit and a lurking darkness.

The movie features talented actors like Nse Ikpe Etim, Bimbo Akintola, Damilola Adegbite, OC Ukeje, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Chet Anekwe, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Jacobs, Gideon Okeke, Treasure Obasi, Bimbo Manuel, Wole Coker, Waje, and Sarah Majekodumi.

             Kokoma Crooner, Omawunmi Megbele Marries Baby Daddy..

Omawunmi Megbele is married. She tied the knot with Tosin Yusuf her baby daddy on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos. 

   The new couple got engaged last year September where family members and few of her friends were present and finally tied the knot last week.

The celebrated singer and runner-up to Timi Dakolo in Idol West Africa met her husband in 2010 while he was a co-owner of the then popular night club, Zamunda in Victoria Island, Lagos. A year after their love affair, Omawunmi welcomed her first daughter, Emmanuella Kamillah on Saturday, June 18, 2011. It is also being said in a hush tone that the Kokoma crooner is pregnant although, it has not been confirmed. This is saying congrats to the Yusufs. May your union withstand the test of time oooo......

               Nollywood Actor Muna Obiekwe Dead!!!

Nollywood has been thrown into a mournful mood because a popular actor Muna Obiekwe is dead. He stared in so many movies. Take a closer look at his picture he is indeed popular.

   He died today 18th January 2015 at LUTH due to kidney related problems. It was also confirmed by Chief Ejiro Okurame a major movie producer who declared that Muna doesn't have any twitter account that they are  all fake and he just had a conference call with Muna's wife and also President of Actors Guild Of Nigeria{AGN} Ibinabo.

  

  So sad... RIP Muna... 

                 What Nuella Njubuigbo does whenever she has a heart break.

    Heart break is painful, no doubt. And such a pain is no respecter of persons, sex, age or class. it can barely befall anybody and once it happens, it takes sometime to heal depending on the victim and on how the person handles it.

                   But who knows exactly what Nuella Njubuigbo does whenever she has a heart break? Has this Nollywood beauty ever experienced what it means for ones heart to be broken for once?
 "Of course, I have had my own share of heartbreak and I am sure I have also broken some people's hearts without being aware of it. That is life for you. You break some people's hearts and they break yours in return. So, I have experienced heartbreak before. It is painful once it happens but I normally do one or two things to wriggle out of the pains. So, when I had a heartbreak, the first thing I did was to believe in myself, realizing that I would have a better tomorrow. I also old myself over and over again that I was going to get what I deserved since the person that broke my heart failed to know my worth. he didn't value what he had, so something or somebody that would value me that knows my onions would come. I kept telling myself that what I deserved would come. This confessions helped me heal faster" she said.
                           Nuella said anybody can have a heartbreak including the so-called stars. "Heartbreak happens everywhere but because we are celebrities, ours ring a louder bell", she said, on final note.
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I'm a pastor, ready to bling for Jesus, but don’t judge me by my appearance-D'Bling, multiple award winning singer By ADAEZE AMOS If you think pastors are not meant to be fashionable, trendy, cute, style enthusiasts, then wait until you read this interview of this Nigerian pop queen, multiple award winning singer and United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace. Guess her name? Lindsay Czerepwicz fondly known as D'Bling. She was born to an ex-military personnel father and a clergy mum. In this chat with Adaeze Amos she talked about her calling and the things she has given up just to be more focused on her duties in the vineyard of God. Excerpts: For some time now you have been out of the scene, why? Yes you are right. Last year I was out of the scene for a while because I was spending out time to get to know God the more. And also get to know myself, I mean discover myself the more. And in that process, I was going to a Bible School for some courses. And I'm through with that. So, I am now a minister of God. I’m a pastor. Were there some problems you had while you were going through your pastoral school? No there was nothing like that. What were some new things you learnt about God and spirituality? Well, as a matter of fact I have always been a God- fearing-person. I have always been spiritual. It's just that the people only saw the diva. I think my friends such as Muma Gee , Cossy Orjiakor and Majek Fashek, know the real me. And my mum is a pastor, and my father was ex-military personnel. I have a very decent and disciplined background. let me just say that I'm going back to my root. (Laughs). How do you think you would be able to win souls for Christ with your looks- your golden hair, diamond-studded crown, hot make-up, long curvy false nails, your jewelry and the bling-bling? Well, why you are asking this is because of the African mentality of our people. You know I lived in London for almost 10 years and my pastor is Benny Hill and he is also my mentor. Including Joyce Meyer who has inspired me in so many ways. Then in Nigeria Daddy David Oyedepo is my daddy in the Lord. I was in Shiloh for the cross over night last year. And I did most of my courses in Winners Faith Tabernacle. Then of course Daddy Adeboye also inspires me a lot. Then Pastor Awuzie is another pastor that has inspired me in life. I used to worship in Zoe Ministry in my early years when I was acting. Then Pastor Awuzie was a very good family friend and I admire him. Apart from being a pastor, what other things do you do? Well, as a matter of fact, I have an NGO, I have my foundation which renders care and love to motherless babies and orphanages. These are the things I have been doing even when they awarded me United Nations Peace Ambassador for Youths. And for UN Youth Ambassador, we have been doing a lot. We went to Ghana for peace conference last year. And we are leaving for London for peace summit conference this month. So we have been doing a lot of things to make the world a better place. As a woman of God, are you thinking of jettisoning secular music for gospel songs? Yes, already I have a single which I'm shooting next month. Yes, I'm releasing a single titled ‘I Bling For Jesus’. So you are saying that it is good for one to be fashionable in the Lord? Oh yes, it is good for one to look good in the Lord, you must look good. You know Jesus was very handsome. He had long hair and white lovely garment. And till date I still think that Jesus blings with love, mercy, faith fullness, kindness just name it. Reach out to some sisters in the Lord who feel that once you are born again, you shouldn't look trendy or gorgeous. Yes, that reminds me, I had a lot of problems when I was trying to discover myself. I wanted to be somebody else but God called me for him. Normally, there were people in the Bible, there were Moses, Solomon and so on that God called individually. What I'm saying is that God can call you for who you are. I was in this process last year, I was trying to discover myself. I pumped into some men of God, who brought me into some churches, they wanted me to be this or that. And somehow I was confused. But when I started going for my Bible courses, I started having a personal relationship with holy ghost. Then, I became happy, and later found peace. I became content and I found out it is not all about the way you look that matters. Maybe in future, if holy ghost tells me to drop my look-my jewelry, my golden hair, my rings, my crown, my make-up and what have you, I will obey. I will concur without asking questions but right, now, he has not told me to do so. Have you spoken in tongues before? Oh sure, I have. Many times. I do speak in tongues. Why not? I'm born again. The year is still new, what are your hopes and aspirations for the year? This year, I want to open my church. Yes I'm opening my church in Lekki, Phase (1), Lagos. In this year, I'm also going to release my album, I will take my clothing line more seriously and I have a reality TV show that is coming up. A lit about your love life? Ada of course you know I'm married now. So, what else do you want to know? I have been married for four years. And my husband is very supportive in what I do, he is very caring and very understanding. He is my soul mate. Your husband is a white man, why didn't you marry a Nigerian? Aren’t they man enough? I won't answer that please. Tell us more about your church? My church is unique. That is the right word for it. How would you combine music, modeling, acting and preaching the gospel together? I have dropped modeling. I no longer model. No more runway jobs for me any longer. I have also dropped acting so as to concentrate with the work of God. I don't act anymore. I dropped acting last year. The last movie I did was Chico Ejiro's movie. So, I needed to concentrate because I was going through the process of getting to know God the more and myself. I had to stop all that. But for music, I'm still a musician. But there is a difference now. Then I was a hip-hop artiste, now I'm going to be gospel hip-hop artiste. I'm still going to sing because it is another avenue of spreading out the word. Reason being that it is not everyone that I can reach. But through my music, I can reach the whole world. So, I'm still going to sing. You are a very flashy lady and some guys love your looks. So, how do you handle your male fans who want to get intimate? Actually, one thing about me is that I'm good with my male fans. They don't even trouble me. I have a good platonic relationship with them all. The other side of me is very humble and nice. So, I get along with my male fans very well. And by the way, I'm a very playful person, so sometimes I joke with them and have a laugh. You are now Pastor D'Bling, so, what strategy are you bringing into your preaching? I don't know, I can't say. People should just have to wait and see because I can't say for now. Holy ghost would have to tell me and then I know where to go. I can't just start telling you that this is this or that is that. Most pastors hear from God, have you started hearing from Him? Yes. I told you earlier that I have a personal relationship with holy ghost. And I speak in tongues as well. I don’t dictate for myself anymore. I have to hear from him, he orders my footsteps. There are different callings, what are you called for? I'm called for deliverance. My ministry is deliverance ministry Really? Sure! Have you casted out demons before? What kind of question is this (frowns) You actually took Majek Fashek to be delivered in a church, right? I didn't take Majek Fashek to church for deliverance. But we went to church together. We go to church together. The Pastor of the church is our friend. So, we do go to church, that is just it. People go to church. So Majek Fashek and I pray together, we pray all the time together. How come you have not been able to help him solve his problem Listen sweetie, it is God that can do that and not me. You know, in life we human beings especially Nigerians are quick to condemn and judge people. If they think Majek has a problem, let them come out and sit down and look for a way to help him not to debate and say all sorts of rubbish. Majek Fashek is fine, he is my friend and we pray together. It’s just that a lot of people don’t know him well. Have you been able to counsel him to stop smoking? Gradually he will. But know it that Majek doesn't take drugs point of correction. Majek only drinks Guinness stout. But he smokes marijuana, right? I don't know about that. Maybe he does that when he is with some people else but each time I'm with him he doesn't. I think the real Majek is a very humble person. He has got a good soul. What is your relationship with Cossy Orjiakor the booby queen? Cossy Orjiakor is my friend. What efforts are you making to convert her? Excuse me, sweetie, you don't get it. Nobody has the right to judge and condemn anybody. You are a woman of God, are you saying that what she... With time (she cuts in), give her a breathing space. Cossy can be used by God. Look at me for instance. Sometimes we Nigerians just want to condemn. Do you know that God sometimes uses radicals? So, don't judge and condemn. It is written in Matthew 7:1. God says don't judge so that you won't be judged. Cossy is a beautiful person, she is my friend. And she has got a beautiful heart. You know, you need to know her, the real her. Not this thing she portrays. You know we entertainers we portray this kind of thing- glamour and diva. But there is another side of her. She is a beautiful person with a beautiful heart. The word of God says ever since the days of John the Baptist till now the kingdom of God suffereth violence and the violent taketh it by force. So, how do intend to collect the lost souls back by force? As you were lust and God used somebody to bring you back. That is a very good question. That is the same thing we are talking about because most of the people you mentioned all go to church and they know God. Cossy goes to church and she knows God. It is just that we Africans we judge and condemn. With time, if they are going to work for God, why not? It is just like me. Then, the way I'm going to win souls is with time. Remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. And most of those people you mentioned sometimes don't want to go to church even when they feel like going because of discrimination. But that is not the message Jesus sent to us. Discrimination/holier than thou attitude is in so many churches today and it is not good. I'm saying this because it happened to me. They looked at me with disdain when I started going to church. My church will do that to people. My church will be opened to everybody no matter how you are dressed. Come in and listen to the word. It is the word of God that can change a person. Jesus did not sent anybody away. He dined with the Pharisees and tax collectors. I was almost pushed out of a church because of discrimination. But I was determined. I continued and today I’m saved.

Glamour Niteout schedules for this Saturday, Nov. 30th By Adaeze Amos. Hey! It is just two days from now. Are you a lover of fun? You love to dine and wine with celebrities? You love to be seen on red carpet and showcase your style? What then are you waiting for? Don't allow this Saturday night to pass you by. Hold on, I'm not done yet. If you are the type that gets thrilled when models strout down fashion runway in hot, sexy wears, doing what they know best, or you have the passion or dream of becoming a runway model and you want to perfect your catwalks before you get started, then this show is definitely for you. Are you a lover of fashion and exquisite styles who want to know what fashionistas are wearing and how they wearing it, then come feast your eyes on some mind- blowing styles. It's happening this Saturday at The Place, 45 Isaac John, Street, Ikeja GRA. The host of the show is no other then our sexy fashionista Tokunbo Odedina, a super model and model groomer. She assures you of fun this Saturday. Hear her: "This is an exclusive end of the year party for models and all partakers/stakeholders in the modeling sector. It's going to be a night of glitz and glamour. And guess what? It's a night of exploring the very unusual, believe me. There would be some special appearances on the runway. Nollywood stars would also catwalk in their own special style. There would be comedy and musical performances. In fact, it's a celebration of role models," she says.

Nollywood actress Uchenna Nnanna-Maduka relieves how she was beaten black and blue by mum when she was a child

As a child my mother used to beat me black and blue-Actress Uchenna Nnanna-Maduka By Adaeze Amos Nollywood screen diva Uchenna Nnanna-Maduka is a bundle of success. This actrsss who started acting some years ago has featured in so many movies. Our searchlight is beamed on her this week not because she just got married to her Spain- based heartrobe but her story on childhood is one intresting one you may like to read while you reminiscince on your own. If you still think you were the only person who was beaten up by your mother at the slightest provocation, then this Uchenna's story would make an interesting read. Hear her: As a child, I dared not fight. And if I misbehaved, my mother would beat me up. It is not these days that parents don't beat their children. Mine was not like that. I received a lot of beatings from my mother (giggles). Yes my mother used to beat me so much because I used to be a very stubborn child. And my mother's beatings really helped me a lot. The beatings my mother gave me when I was growing up helped to mould me well. So, because of her beatings, I wouldn't have to mess up because I knew what would befall me from my mother. For that reason, I'm always on guard; because my mother would beat me not just ordinary beating, but she would do so with everything she laid her hands on. She would flog me with a cane, flog me with leather belt, beat me with her shoes or anything she would lay her hands on. That was my mother for you. I could say my mother's strict nature and disciplinarian attitude helped to bring me up well and made me who I am today. My mother is my role model any day and any time. She is a wonderful woman. She prayed for her children. I could remember those nights my sibblings and I would be sleeping and my poor mother would keep vigil praying for her children. My success today is the fruit of my mother's prayers when I was much younger. I do remember when I was in secondary school and we were given mid- term break, when other cildren would be jumping up, jubilating for going home on break, I would not jump, I would not jubilate because I would be scared of going home to face my strict mother. I was one of those kids that never wished to go home when our school was on vacation. Because I knew that once I came back to the house, I must do something that would annoy my mother and once I step on her toes, I would be beaten mercilessly. At a time, I was wondering if she was indeed my mother. Because if she was my mother, how could she be beating me up like that. That was what I wondered about then. Yes at a point I was really thinking if she was actually my true mother. But she was. She was just trying to mould me, she was just trying to make me know what I was supposed to know. Thank you mum," she said on a final note.

Graces' Hats secret tip for her youthful look

Secret of Chito Mark's youthful look at over 50 By Adaeze Amos Chito Mark fondly known as Graces' Hats, a seasoned milliner (hat maker) in Lagos, that makes hats for the high and mighty and those who may not be fashionistas but want to look good and standout in their styles. Remember her? She has been in the hat world for 34 years and amazingly she didn't learn how to make hat from anybody or anywhere. According to her, hat making is her own calling, her own ministry, a talent from God. Little wonder she gets better and better in her designs on a daily basis Did you say what about her? Well there is a lot about her. This lady who clocked 50 some two years ago still looks as youthful as ladies in their 30s and she keeps getting compliments on her looks She unveiled to Adaeze Amos recently in her hat palace somewhere in Toyin street, Ikeja the secret of her looks. Just as the popular cliche that says behind every successful man is a good woman, likewise behind every youthful look, is a secret.. Guess her secret? " I don't joke with my holy communion which I take every week. Yes, I take the blood of Jesus and His flesh which he said in the Bible that we should, be doing In remembrance of him. This is my little secret of my good looks. And people have been telling me that I look very good for my age. This honestly has been working for me," she says.

Secret of Chito Mark's (Graces' Hats) youthful look

Secret of Chito Mark's youthful look at over 50 By Adaeze Amos Chito Mark fondly known as Graces' Hats, a seasoned milliner (hat maker) in Lagos, that makes hats for the high and mighty and those who may not be fashionistas but want to look good and standout in their styles. Remember her? She has been in the hat world for 34 years and amazingly she didn't learn how to make hat from anybody or anywhere. According to her, hat making is her own calling, her own ministry, a talent from God. Little wonder she gets better and better in her designs on a daily basis Did you say what about her? Well there is a lot about her. This lady who clocked 50 some two years ago still looks as youthful as ladies in their 30s and she keeps getting compliments on her looks She unveiled to Adaeze Amos recently in her hat palace somewhere in Toyin street, Ikeja the secret of her looks. Just as the popular cliche that says behind every successful man is a good woman, likewise behind every youthful look, is a secret.. Guess her secret? " I don't joke with my holy communion which I take every week. Yes, I take the blood of Jesus and His flesh which he said in the Bible that we should, be doing In remembrance of him. This is my little secret of my good looks. And people have been telling me that I look very good for my age. This honestly has been working for me," she says.