Archive for February, 2012

Murder At Rick Ross’ Home

Rick Ross at 54th Grammy Awards
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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Sources say Ross was not at home at the time of the shooting and for now not considered as a suspect…

Banky W, Wizkid Join Rising Stars at One Mic Naija

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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Check out fun photos from February’s edition of One Mic Naija…

Foluke Daramola And Mo’Cheddah in Their Graduation Gowns

Funke Daramola and Mo'Cheddah
Graduates! Actress Funke Daramola and pop singer Mo'Cheddah   | Read More
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Yoruba movie actress-director Funke Daramola and pop singer Modupe ‘Mo’cheddah’ Oyeyemi will definitely have smiles on their faces as both entertainment ladies officially graduated from the prestigious University of Lagos…

Ben Bruce Gets Political Appointment

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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Mr. Bruce, 54, is expected to perform in advisory capacity as a ‘Special Adviser on Investment and Tourism, drawing on his wealth of experience in show business garnered over the years…

Star Studded Line-up For 9ice’s Concert

Star Studded Line-up For 9ice's Concert  | Read More
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

9ice will also be calling on old friends such as producer Id Cabasa, 2Phat and Lord of Ajasa as they reunite and to perform alongside him on stage.

Tribute: Farewell James ‘Gringory’ Iroha

Tribute: Farewell James 'Gringory' Iroha  | Read More
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

I felt passion, dedication and kindness in the voice of the man we would never hear from again. And all through that day, I thought of the encounter; no money, but the love for the calling gave him joy…

Nollywood Stars Stun At Ini Edo’s Movie Premiere

Ini Edo - I'll Take My Chances Movie Premiere (NET)
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

‘I’ll Take My Chances’ was produced by Emem Isong and Ini Edo, directed by Desmond Elliot and was written by Kehinde Joseph, Bola Aduwo & Uduak Oguamanam and stars Ini Edo herself, Bryan Okwara, Sam Loco Efe, Biola Williams, Jide Kosoko among others.

VIDEO: ‘Wetin You Dey Feel Like’ – Maytronomy

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VIDEO: 'Wetin You Dey Feel Like' - Maytronomy   | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

By Osagie Alonge Underrated no doubt but after our review predicted he would do well, Maytronomy is steady walking the path to major recognition. His signing with Effyzzie Entertainment has been a boost to his career and with just one single out there, May hopes to continue with his rise. The video to the club [...]

Of Pride, Prejudice and Blogs – New Media Ethics In Nigeria

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Ayo Shonaiya  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The advent of social media is greatly welcomed, but the same tool by which we participate in this new adventure has now become our shining badge as amateur and vigilante ridicule merchants, and we use it to incite waves of negativity towards that which we do not agree with or understand or just want to burn down.

Fellyx and Mozzyx Member Suffering From Kidney Failure

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Fellyx and Mozzyx Member Suffering From Kidney Failure  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Moses needs your help as he is urgently due for kidney transplant and treatment of other complicated nature in India.

Giringory Dies At 70

Giringory Dies At 70  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Before his death, the veteran performer in January had granted Nigerian tabloid Saturday Sun an interview where he lamented about him being poor, sick, blind…

Funmi Iyanda To Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Funmi Iyanda at the Occupy Nigeria protest, Jan. 2012  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The project organized by the Africa UNiTE campaign group is part of a crusade to end violence against women and girls…

Exclusive: How Teju Babyface Proposed To Fiancée Tobi Banjoko

Teju Babyface and Tobi
Lovebirds - Teju Babyface and Tobi  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Teju popped the big question a few weeks ago on Valentine’s Day, before 2face proposed to Annie…

Wizkid is That Your Baby?

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Wizzy, is that your baby?  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

it logically isn’t possible for the child to be his as the kid looks well over a year old, it does spark up assumptions on how Daddy Wizkid will look like when we get to see him carrying his own baby.

Yes – Diddy Won an Oscar Too!

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Yes - Diddy Won an Oscar Too!  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The movie was directed by African-American documentary filmmaker T.J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay. This is the first time an African-American director has won the prestigious award…

The Return of Rooftop MCs

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The Return of Rooftop MCs  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

And to usher this album, Kleva and Snatcha have disclosed that they will be releasing their first ever mixtape. Titled ‘SERIES: Season One’, the mixtape will ‘take its concept from Popular TV series and in some instances sample the theme music’.

UK Singer Wins $950,000 In Murdoch Hacking Case

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Charlotte Church  | Read More
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

This becomes the 55th of the first wave of 60 settlements, and the highest thus far…

Opinion: Singing Vs Rapping: Equal But Separate

Opinion: Singing Vs Rapping: Equal But Separate  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

True, both are vocal performances, usually accompanied by background music delivered in a recording studio or before a live audience, but that’s about it…

Twitter Hacker Targets Flavour, D’Banj, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Others

Flavour account hacked
Twitter Hacker Targets Flavour, D'Banj, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Others  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

 By Osagie Alonge If last night’s threats are anything to go by, then celebrities using social networks like Twitter need to be very worried. Big names like D’banj, Banky W, Flavour, Wizkid and Don Jazzy came under attack yesterday, as hackers threatened to ‘expose you all’. As if to show their seriousness, the hacker(s) took [...]

Meryl Streep on Oscar Win- ‘I Could Hear Half of America Going ‘Oh No, Not Again”

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Meryl Streep in all gold  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

By Osagie Alonge Meryl Streep in all gold The Iron lady is back! Last night Hollywood actress Meryl Streep bagged her third Oscar award at the 84th Academy Awards, her first in 30 years. Streep who won the ‘Best Actress’ award for her role as Margaret Thatcher in 2011 movie ‘The Iron Lady’ came dressed in a golden gown, blending [...]

Red Carpet Photos From The Oscars 2012

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Red Carpet Photos From The Oscars 2012  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

The 84th Academy Awards aka The Oscars held last night, Sunday, February 26, 2012 and just as expected the Red Carpet was filled with your favourite Hollywood stars dressed to the nines!

MI Exclusive: 12 Things You Should Know About Illegal Music 2

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MI Exclusive: 12 Things You Should Know About Illegal Music 2  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

NET got chatting with Mister Incredible who broke down the mixtape in detail. So, in his words, here are 12 things we feel you should know about his upcoming project…

Half of a Yellow Sun: So What if Thandie Newton Plays Kainene?

Half of a Yellow Sun: So What if Thandie Newton Plays Kainene?  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

Soon after the announcement that Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dominic Cooper and Thandie Newton would feature in the film, uproar ensued, with a petition demanding that Thandie Newton be dropped from featuring in the film, as she cannot properly play Olanna or Kainene, the female lead characters

Plus-size Dating Site Woos Adele

Adele at the BRIT Awards 2012
Adele at the BRIT Awards 2012  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

UK singer and multiple Grammy award winner, Adele, is reportedly being solicited by a new plus-size dating site as its celebrity spokesperson and to flaunt her voluptuous curves in a bid to downplay negative stereotypes about plus sized women…

‘There is no space for female artistes’ – Essence

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'There is no space for female artistes' - Essence  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

The ‘Facebook love’ singer spoke to NET about her life, her journey, the philosophy that drives her and her music. Enjoy…

Uche Jombo’s movie ‘Damage’ Makes Online Premiere

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Jombo at the Damage movie premiere, Silverbird cinemas, Lagos, 2011  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

Nigerian actress Uche Jombo has joined the list of movie producers premiering their movie on the internet as the cinema success ‘Damage’ hits the web…

Jay Z, Kanye West To Auction Off ‘Otis’ Maybach

Jay Z and Kanye West
Jay Z, Kanye West To Auction Off 'Otis' Maybach  | Read More
Monday, February 27th, 2012

Proceeds from the sale are expected to go towards funding a Save the Children charity foundation. Auctioneers hope to fetch about a hundred thousand dollars from the sale.

Fashion: Cleaning Your Jewellery

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Fashion: Cleaning Your Jewellery  | Read More
Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Caring for and cleaning your jewellery doesn’t have to be difficult, but it is important that you do so carefully, to prevent damage, and ensure a longer life…

Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’ Premieres in March

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Kunle Afolayan's 'Phone Swap' Premieres in March   | Read More
Sunday, February 26th, 2012

The much talk about new movie from Kunle Afolayan ‘Phone Swap’ is set to hit the cinemas this March 2012 and after the successes of his previous like ‘Irapada’ and ‘Figurine’, movie pundits who are already scoring it as a pass mark after watching the trailer…

Conrad Murray Denied Bail Application

Conrad Murray Denied Bail Application  | Read More
Saturday, February 25th, 2012

The avalanche of woes befalling late pop star Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Conrad Murray, appears unceasing as his application for bail pending the hearing of his appeal against the manslaughter conviction in the death of the late singer was recently denied…