Keagan wins Big Brother Stargame Show!

South African housemate Keagan…

Its official! Africa has decided that the crown for this year’s edition of Big Brother Stargame show goes to 22-year-old intern manager Keagan.

The announcement was made few minutes ago by regular host, IK Osakioduwa during the grand finale of the 91 day show. Keagan became winner after  winning for himself a huge chunk of the total votes ahead of the five other finalists including  Lady May, Wati, Prezzo, Talia and Kyle.

The tension was on an all-time high as IK announced Wati as 6th, Kylie 5th, Talia 4th, Lady May 3rd, leaving Prezzo and Keagan as top finalists.

The grand finale proved to be worth the preparations as musicians D’banj, Naeto C, Sarkodi, Navio and MC Khuli Chana treated the audience to exciting performances in preparation for the tension typical of a Big Brother Africa’s grand finale.

The tension came as soon as the music ended and regular host, I.K made to unveil the winner, inviting all the contestants to stand on a line after which he announced who the winner was.

Keagan will now henceforth enjoy the title of BBA winner 2012 along with a mouth-watering sum of $ 300, 000, cash prize for the show.

Big Brother Stargame kicked off on Sunday, May 6 2012 with 35 housemates who were initially divided into the Upville and Downville houses. Gradually, the number reduced till the final six, out of which the winner emerged.

The annual show is currently in its seventh edition and has been won in the past by Nigerians, Kevin Chuwang Pam, Uti Nwachukwu, Karen Igho.

Big Brother Update: Intimate shower time with Talia and Keagan

 Talia and Keagan get comfy as BBS comes to an end…

Less than a day till Biggie announces the winner of the 91-day Big Brother Stargame, some housemates are already taking daring steps .

It was Talia and Keagan’s turn to get tongues wagging, going into the shower to take a hot bath together. The Zambian and South African locked lips in the steamy shower, while Keagan wrapped his towel around them.

Wati and Kyle got curious, peeping on their make out session.

To rightfully misquote one of Rick Ross’ earliest supporters, the Miami rapper has largely shed his initial caricature as a dope boy to become not simply a businessman, but a business [man]. In the process, he has ascended into Hip Hop’s top tier, a calculated move that comes deservedly given successful growth not only from a financial standpoint, but also as an artist. God Forgives, I Don’t reflects this progress, in a manner that only Rozay could provide.

One couldn’t speak of his latest effort without first mentioning ‘Sixteen,’ an eight-minute escapade that features the elusive yet incomparable presence of Andre 3000. Over smooth, melodic synths, Ross reveals bars of a better life while Three Stacks serves up three verses worth of contemplation that will have your head on a lyrical swivel. Intricately ignoring the standards of a formulaic Rap record, it’s a riveting performance that would make even the biggest Ross skeptic give an approving nod. A man who’s known for great excess, ‘Presidential’ focuses on his penchant for self-worth and the women who benefit from it. With Pharrell Williams lending his signature Neptunes sound and Elijah Blake handling falsetto duties admirably, Ross is on cloud nine as he glides through the opulent production with a girl in one hand and a rack in the other. Still, even as Ross builds his stock portfolio brick by brick, he’s comfortable and (more importantly) sincere enough to revisit his past with clarity. On the soulfully somber cut ‘Ashamed,’ he raps;

Future Awards 2012 – ‘Tear down these walls’

Ohimai Atafo, Tara Durotoye, Tolu Ogunlesi & Uche Nnaji at the press conference

Organizers of the annual award ceremony celebrating Nigerians under the age of 30, The Future Awards, have officially launched its seventh season.

On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Koral Reef, Ikoyi, the media launch of the awards’ 7th season took place, and was well attended by the media, past winners and judges of the awards.

Past winners: beautician Tara Durotoye, fashion pundit Uche Nnaji, and writer Tolu Ogunlesi all spoke on the impact and influence of the award.

This year’s theme is The Future Awards for Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Innovators -‘Tear down these walls! and according to the executive director of The Future Project, Chude Jideonwo, ‘The Future Awards led the charge, presenting over 1000 Positive Role Models (especially outside of entertainment) to young Nigerians and Africans over the past years, we have succeeded in establishing faith in country amongst blocs of young people, fundamentally altered for good the way young Nigerians are viewed as leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs’.

The event was anchored by designer and editor, fashion designer Ohimai Atafo, who heads the award’s Central Working Committee. ‘The season starts immediately’, he said. ‘We begin the town hall meetings to the six geo-political zones; we will also have special town hall meetings to spotlight innovation in specific fields, there will of course be the Nominees Reception for Charity, all leading to the awards in August – we are excited!’

A total of 21 award categories will be featured in this year’s event, broken into seven broad sections, which include Change, Creativity, Innovation, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Music and The Ultimate Prize. The Awards will hold on August 26, 2012. Nominations are now on via

The Future Awards ‘Nominees Reception’ holds August 4

Niyola is one of the performers at the reception

As a build up to the seventh edition of The Future Awards this year,the Central Working Committee has announced a ‘Nominees Reception’ holding this Saturday, August 4, 2012.

The main purpose of the event according to organizers is to celebrate the 168 leaders, innovators, change-makers and entrepreneurs nominated for this edition.

‘We are impressed with the people nominated in all categories this season. Bringing them together in a gathering to honour and show them to the world excites us,’ Ohimai Atafo, chairman of the Central Working Committee says.

‘Obviously only one person emerges in each category but they are all achievers’, he adds

The reception which will take place at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos will see nominees inducted into ‘The Future Alumni Network’, organizers add.

Organisers say the reception will also be an opportunity to raise money for the Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria, a non-profit organisation which seeks to provide care for children with Down syndrome.

Music performance will come from the likes of fast rising singer Praiz and EME’s Niyola and Skales. The event will be anchored by  Uti Nwachukwu.

NETPod: Nomoreloss returns with ‘Mo ti lo’

Nomoreloss

The very versatile Nomoreloss finally takes some time off Twitter to record and release a new single titled ‘Mo ti lo’ (I’m gone).
As expected he delivers very well even though he sounds a bit rusty. For someone who is very talented, Nomoreloss should get back into the studio to record more songs.

turns 2, hosts exclusive 2face gig

As part of events marking the celebration of the second anniversary of Nigerian Entertainment Today newspapers, Industry Nite, the weekly platform for showcasing talent, networking and engagement, will host select guests to a pre-release listening session of 2face Idibia‘s upcoming album.

Carefully selected guests from different industries will have the opportunity to be among the first set of people in the world to listen to 2face’s new material, which isn’t due for release until April 30.

The event, which will be hosted by Tee-A, will hold at Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, on Wednesday April 25; with feature performances from some of today’s most promising music stars such as Praiz, Dammy Krane, Iyanya, Mo’eazy, Brymo, Skales and Da LOS.

‘We’re beyond excited. We’re only just two and it looks like we’ve been here forever‘, says publisher Ayeni Adekunle. ‘The celebration isn’t really for us, it’s for the entire media and entertainment industry. A celebration of our readers, friends, advertisers and partners‘.

NET, which clocks two on April 26, 2012, was founded by media entrepreneur Ayeni Adekunle. Before establishing NET, Ayeni had been a journalist with Encomium, THISDAY and The PUNCH.

Available as a weekly print newspaper, the company also runs the popular website www.thenetng.com, as well as a thriving mobile service.

‘As our name suggests, Industry Nite is a platform for the entire industry, and we’re proud to be part of the second anniversary of this great newspaper‘, Industry Nite founder Matthew Ohio says.

The event is supported by Now Muzik, The Beat 99.9FM, Trace Urban, Sodium Brand Solutions, Spinlet and BlackHouse Media

EXCLUSIVE: Fashola hosts Psquare, Aki & Paw Paw, others

By Adesanya

Lagos first Lady Abimbola Fashola and Weird MC throw the peace sign

Lagos Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola spent last night chilling with some of the entertainers who supported him during the last gubernatorial elections.

We’ve just been told reliably, that the beloved governor and his wife hosted the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye (Psquare), Aki and Paw Paw, 9ice, Darey and Princess at the state house in Marina, Lagos. Other guests include comedian Tee A, Basketmouth and Weird MC.

Psquare’s brother-manager Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye and superstar actress Funke Akindele were also in attendance.

‘It was not a formal event’ a source tells us. ‘He told them he just wanted to get together and appreciate some of his friends in the entertainment sector’.

With Canapes and drinks, and plenty of banter, the party spent several hours together, reflecting on the last elections, the state of the nation, entertainment matters, and individual projects.

An insider tells us the invited artistes were some of the key participants in ‘My City Rocks’; one of the 2011 pre-election concerts in support for the governor.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Psquare bury mother in Anambra

Psquare carrying their mother’s corpse to her Ifite-Dunu house, Akwa Village, Anambra State

Pop Twin stars Psquare today, Thursday, August 2, 2012 laid their mother Josephine Okoye to rest at her Ifite-Dunu house, Akwa Village, Anambra State.

The burial ceremony was preceded by a  church service at St.. Gabriel Catholic Church after a lying-in-state which took place at Umunachi, Umudioka Village, Anambra State.

Also in attendance were the twins’ father, elder brother Jude Okoye and other siblings. Square Records’ act May D was also present.

A reception at the late Josephine’s home in Ifite-Dunu follows…

Check out a few pictures our NET photographer captured at the ceremony. More pictures follow shortly…

Paul Okoye arrives at St. Gabriel Catholic Church

Jude Okoye (R)

The grieving husband – Mr Okoye

The body lying-in-state

May D

 Lead Photo Credit: Facebook

'The Addams Family' musical provides perfectly ooky entertainment opening night

Torture racks, dark truth serums and a not-so-normal family dinner: ingredients for a creepy and kooky night at the Benedum Center with the “The Addams Family” musical. Sadly, there were no gruesome death scenes or an unhappy ending; however, there was plenty of slapstick comedy, well-timed humor and hilarious musical numbers wrapped into 2.5 hours of creepy and ooky entertainment with our favorite dark and scary family.
The show opened last night for the Pittsburgh premiere at the Benedum Center and it did not disappoint fans who came for a great laugh. Led on stage by Douglas Sills and Sara Gettelfinger as one of the most beloved goth couples in history, this musical is a must see production for fans.

View slideshow: 'The Addams Family' Musical

Based on the iconic Charles Addams characters, the show follows the not-so-normal family as they learn that little Wednesday wants to marry a “normal” boy. Of course, this news doesn’t float well with her father, who first learns of the engagement but has been forbidden to tell his beloved Morticia. Enter the typical father-wife-daughter conundrum, poor Gomez is “trapped” (also the name of my favorite song of the night).

Cast of "The Addams Family"

Photo credit: 

Jeff Daniels

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Goldie’s Revelation: ‘My Favourite Sex Position’

Goldie is in the building. The controversial ‘Touch my Body’ singer, who is signed to Kennis Music recently spoke to online radio Zoodrums regarding her image, her relationships with other artistes in the industry, and even answered some naughty questions. You’ll enjoy it…

Let me start by asking what is your least favourite sexual position?

I wouldn’t know because I haven’t tried one that I didn’t like yet, so if I did try one that I didn’t like, I would…

So what’s your favourite sex position?

 I think I’m very old school…hmmm. The missionary style…

No. That’s wrong. Goldie is not allowed to do it the Missionary style.

 I’m not?

You are not. You are Goldie, you are crazy. You wear all these outlandish out fits and people are supposed to go like ‘What the hell’ when they look at you. 

We are really the timid ones in the end.

Really?

(Laughs) Don’t get the wrong impression…(laughs) Everybody thinks I’m this monster, let people know that I am boring.

You’ve been on the scene for a few years and then someone, for example, Tiwa Savage, just swoops in. How does it feel when you go for events and people are all over an artiste like Tiwa Savage? Do they react more because of the raunchy sexual image or the pretentious one?

I wouldn’t say Tiwa Savage just swooped in. She’s been someone who has been doing music for a long time

NETPod: Stan Iyke returns with his ‘Darlin’ Tiwa Savage

When Stan Iyke debuted in February 2011 with his eccentric style on ‘Lovequito‘ we lauded him for the effort.
The C.A.M.P artiste is back with star singer Tiwa Savage on the sweet and slow ‘Darlin‘. The combination of Iyke’s and Tiwa’s vocals are seamless, making the song quite melodious. Beautiful music

Nigeria's influential authors and creative acts

Nigerians have authored many influential works of post-colonial literature in the English language. World renowned writers are Wole Soyinka, the first African Nobel Laureate in Literature, and Chinua Achebe, best known for the novel, Things Fall Apart.
Other Nigerian writers and poets who are well known internationally include John Pepper Clark, Ben Okri, Cyprian Ekwensi, Buchi Emecheta, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ken Saro Wiwa, who was executed in 1995 by the military regime of Gen. Sani Abacha.
Nigeria has a role in the development of West African highlife, afrobeat, and palm-wine music, which fuses native rhythms with techniques imported from the Congo, Brazil, Cuba, and elsewhere.
Some famous musicians that come from Nigeria are Fela Kuti, King Sunny Adé, Lagbaja, Sade Adu, Onyeka Onwenu, Osita Osadebe, Asa, Tuface Idibia, D'Banj and P Square.
In November 2008, Nigeria's music scene (and that of Africa) received international attention when MTV hosted the continent's first African music awards show in Abuja.
The Nigerian video-film industry is known as Nollywood, which is now the second-largest producer of movies in the world. Many of the film studios are based in Lagos and Enugu, with some of their influential actors like Omotola Jalade, Stephanie Okereke, Emeka Ike, Olu Jacobs, Genevieve Nnaji, Pet Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johnson, and lots and lots of them..

eLDee set for North American tour

Lanre ‘eLDee’ Dabiri is embarking on a North American tour to promote his recently released ‘Undeniable’ album.

Tagged the ‘Undeniable Club Tour’, the Trybe Records boss will alongside his label mates – K9, Sojay, and recently signed Eva, Aramide and Rukus will perform at the yet-to-be disclosed venues.

We’re told the Trybe crew plan to kick start the series of performances in Toronto.

The Canadian leg of the Undeniable tour will stop in 5 cities which include Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor, Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg.

The club tour serves mainly as promo for eLDee’s fifth solo album ‘Undeniable’. pls like this page

Minaj's concert shows she has room to grow

Nicki Minaj may be one of the hottest things on the music scene today, but her live show could still use some heat.
Minaj, on her first headlining tour, performed a sold-out show at the Peabody Opera House Tuesday night and showed she still has room to grow in her live show.
She barely managed to surpass her opening slot for Lil Wayne last year at Scottrade Center.
Minaj, to her credit the only female rapper on top of a major tour today, burst out in the middle of that Lil Wayne set for some electrifying rawness that was unforgettable. But now, after ascending to the height of her craft and fully crossing over from urban to pop audiences, she seems defanged.
The colorfully cartoonish Minaj now has the dicey task of catering to both halves of her fan base, though her concert here brought out what looked more like Z107.7 than Hot 104.1.
Despite Minaj's frequent wig and costumes changes, her spectacle of a show felt petite. She went back and forth between hip-hop fare such as "Roman's Revenge," "Did It On 'Em," and "I Am Your Leader" and pop-dance ditties such as "Starships," "Pound the Alarm" and "Super Bass." She struck a fair balance between the two and also included songs "Moment 4 Life" and "Come on a Cone."
The 80-minute show moved quickly as Minaj, accompanied by a hype man, male and female dancers and occasional pre-recorded vocals, breezed through songs, sometimes only performing a couple of verses.
She did well in not only performing a good rundown of her hits from her albums "Pink Friday" and "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" but also budding cuts from the releases.
For fans who followed her before she was big, she offered popular mixtape selections such as "I Get Crazy" and "Itty Bitty Piggy." She said her St. Louis fans knew the words to some of the mixtape songs better than she did, and claimed she'd never performed some of these songs in other cities.
Several female fans joined her on stage for "Bedrock," while rapper 2 Chainz performed with her for their "Beez in the Trap." "My Chick Bad" and "Bottoms Up" showcased her verses on others' hits, Ludacris and Trey Songz, respectively, though her bit on Kanye West's "Monster" somehow didn't make the cut.
2 Chainz's opening set was a bit of a mess. The thing about 2 Chainz is he wasn't much to listen to when he was known under the name Tity Boi, and while changing his name to 2 Chainz has given him a popularity he never had before, it doesn't change who he is.
His set included "Spend It," "Got One," "No Lie," "Super Freak," "Riot" and his verse from Kanye West's "Mercy." His album "Based on a T.R.U. Story" will be released soon.

Nicki Minaj set list

"Roman's Revenge"
"Did It On 'Em"
"I Am Your Leader"
"Beez in the Trap" featuring 2 Chainz
"Stupid Hoe"
"Dance (A$$)" remix
"Right By Your Side"
"Moment 4 Life"
DJ interlude
"Starships"
"Pound the Alarm"
"Turn Me On"
"Fire Burns"
"Save Me"
"Marilyn Monroe"/DJ interlude
Mixtape medley including "Itty Bitty Piggy" and "I Get Crazy"
"Come on a Cone"
"Up All Night"
"I'm So Proud of You"
"My Chick Bad"
"Bottoms Up"
"Bedrock"
"Super Bass"

Nicki Minaj demands wig trailer

Nicki Minaj is planning so many costume changes when she performs at V Festival she has demanded a separate trailer just for her wigs.

The Right By My Side singer - known for her collection of bright coloured wacky wigs - has ordered a Winnebago to house her hairpieces backstage in the Virgin Media Louder Lounge hospitality area, which festival organisers have now dubbed Nicki's Wiggy-bago.

A source revealed that the request also included the bus being fully equipped with "at least 20 wig stands, 10 cans of hairspray, 300 hair pins, five combs, spare wig caps, and a 360 degree mirror."V Festival, which runs on August 18 and 19 across two sites in Essex and Staffordshire, is also set to play host to The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Sir Tom Jones, Snow Patrol, Ed Sheeran, Tinie Tempah, Example and Olly Murs.

Rapper Snoop Dogg Banned From Norway for two years

London: Rapper Snoop Dogg has been barred from entering Norway for two years after he tried to enter the country with a small amount of cannabis last month.

The 40-year-old, who recently released his first reggae album titled ‘Resurrection’, was held at Kjevik airport while on his way to a music festival in the country, after customs officials found he was carrying eight grams of the drug.

According to contactmusic.com, his lawyer said the rapper has no immediate plans to appeal against the ban and that Snoop could "live with the decision.The star has a long history of police intervention with his marijuana use, the most recent, prior to the Norway incident, came in January