Thursday, 4 October 2012

Is Keagan being Ignored By Media...Read here?

If you have  been following ex-big brother stargame housemates after the grand finale show on 5, October, you realize that there’s no much talked about Keagan the lucky $300,000 winner.  Any how the big cash winner had promised to chill as his fatty account lies safe in the bank.
We are only wondering whether Keagan also developed cold feet in the media like Jannette who is rumored to be avoiding the media and publicity back home. Though Keagan has been spot in several happening places in his home city, little about Mr ‘Sheriously’ has been written even by home paparazzi.
Honestly the seventh edition winner woe many hearts across the continent and his fan base Kept on growing to the extent that fans across the continent question why the man they put to the helm has been ignored by the media.
The questions is, has Keagan shied away from publicity or he could be on the drawing board on how to spend his cash. Which other housemate do you miss most as we trace Keagan’s hideout.

Karen Igho search for movie hit

For Big Brother Africa winner, Karen Igho, her affection for the big screen has never been a concealed affair, she stunned many when she first got the glare of publicity in the Sola Fajobi fashioned reality show, Next Movie Star. Her acting dexterity was practical in the Big Brother Africa house where she outclassed 24 other contestants to win the highly coveted $200, 000.


Now the 2011 Big Brother Africa winner wants to take her acting career to the next level as she plans to take the movie industry by storm. Already having two movies in her kitty – Blackberry Babes 2 and Heavy Beauty, which have helped proved her acting competence. Karen is presently working on a movie that will further cement her place in the industry. The movie which might hit the stands in the first quarter of next year has notable actors and respected crew members. However, Karen does not have hand in just a pie; the energetic entertainer is also a proud supporter of charity. Her range of charity works involve her helping children living with Cancer, Breast Cancer prevention initiatives, HIV intervention projects and Children Orphanages. Karen is also an ambassador for Peace as she was heavily involved in the We JOS want Peace campaign. Presently working on her clothing line, Karen is a busy well sought after anchor who shuttles between Lagos, Ghana, South Africa and the UK. In recent times, Karen has hosted A-list events like Delta@20, Dynamix Awards, Safari awards, Calabar, City People Amplified Party, Facebook Unplugged in Warri, Miss Abuja 2011, the launch of Ibadan GoTV, October 2011, Face of Edo, Benin, DSTV Multi-choice 2011 end of the year party, and in recent times the Face of Selara 2012, SAY NO TO CRIME event at the Ikoyi prisons in Lagos and many others. It will be recalled that Karen Igho was recently contracted by popular radio station, Naija Fm as an On Air Personality, her presentations on the station has increased the station’s popularity and street credibility as youths and young at hearts now tune in to the station to listen to her Wetin Dey programme which she co-hosts with Ife Salako also known as Ifektive.
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Uti Dismisses Claims That He Is Gay

Big Brother Africa All-stars winner, TV presenter, model and actor; Uti Nwachukwu has dismissed claims that he is gay. In a statement through his Facebook and Twitter pages, Uti said.
“Who God has blessed/elevated, no man can curse/bring down! Once there’s wonderful news about me, the devil’s agents try to interrupt but they always fail cause they use lies…
Congrats to the false rumour mongers. I’ll say it once ..be warned. Very very soon a scape goat shall be found. I pray none of my current or former friends are involved cause the wrath of the Almighty Jehovah Lord God of Israel will spare no one…
The Egyptian plague shall be child’s play compared to what is coming. They shall know I serve a living God. Same God that has crowned me. Baba God noooniii!! To you be all the glory honour worship adoration and praise forever more! Amen…
I love you UFC…remain blessed”

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Scenes From The Jiggers Campaign With Millicent and Denrele

Last week but one, Eccentric Nigerian Channel O VJ Denrele Edun left Thika residents in awe after spending hours cleaning their jigger- infested feet.
Denrele, who had accompanied Ahadi Kenya Trust’s Stanley Kamau and former Big Brother Africa Amplified contestant Millicent Mugadi to Kiangata Primary School, immediately became a darling of the villagers from his unique dress code, his wild hair and his trademark blocked boots.
Despite the language barrier, many scrambled to have a word with him.
Denrele was shocked by the extent of the damage to the villagers’ feet.
“It’s not like we do not have jiggers in Nigeria but the problem here is big. I’m very glad to have been part of this exercise and I promise to go and tell this to my fellow Nigerians especially the celebrities and see how we can help,” Denrele told Word Is.
Meanwhile, Ahadi Trust CEO Stanley Kamau was a bit disappointed in the turnout that day, blaming it on the teachers’ strike.
“Teachers really help us in identifying the students infested by jiggers but since they are not here our campaign for this weekend has been a bit slow. The government should come up with a solution to end this mess and that it does not happen again,” he said.
Check out some pictures from the day below..





 source: the -Star .co.ke

The ‘Dirty’ Lifestyle Of Uti Nwachukwu EXPOSED!

His name is Uti Nwachukwu; some call him Ugo Na Chonmma, others refer to him as Omoge to Rewa or the Hausa title kyakywar yarinya (gorgeous damsel).
The story of Uti will not only set the pace for blockbuster chart but is capable of re-orientating most struggling young lads out there. He is an ex-Big Brother Africa winner and sometime in the past there had been very audible speculations about his sexuality. But that has in no way stopped the viciously ambitious young man from forging ahead. It is a known fact that most housemates and winners of both reality and talent shows become very irrelevant not too long after their rise to spontaneous stardom but for Uti, that is not the case as he has come in full blast into the world of entertainment.
From acting to presenting even to comedy shows, he’s calling the shots but it is in the area of style and fashion that his profile has witnessed the most astronomical rise. Local designers court him faster than Harry Winston does with Hollywood stars. There is no red carpet event that he does not attend looking glamorous and expensively trendy, give it to him, his swagger is unrivaled.
But in recent times, it is Uti’s sexuality that has become a hot topic amongst most Lagos big boys and girls and the sole reason is simply because he has not conducted his affairs with discretion. The reason why this open secret has somehow evaded the front pages of tabloids is due to his impeccable public relations and close ties with those style, fashion and celebrity editors. It is pertinent to note that in addition to being a style icon, Uti has become the most celebrated gay icon from this side of the divide.
Young boys who are either bisexuals or homosexuals look up to him for inspiration with the belief and confidence that if he could then they can surely do. Uti shares his 1004 apartment on the up-market Victoria Island with his alleged live-in-lover Alex Ekubo whose only credential to fame is contesting the former Mr. Nigeria pageant. To justify their living together, Uti would always refer to Alex as his “publicist”; he tells you that Alex manages his social commitments hence they have to live together.
The affair between Uti and Alex is typical of what is obtained in the gay community there’s never total loyalty and 100%

 Submission to the other partner that explains why Uti still has his many other casual flings and Alex does his own by the side. But contrary to that impression, they have been dating since their path crossed and were they to be living in any western country this relationship would have most likely had some sort of legalization to it, but unfortunately this is Nigeria where we pretend to have zero tolerance for this abnormal love relationship. Perfectly illustrate how their affair thrives it will be important to simplify the gay strata; in the gay world there are three stanzas: top, bottom, and versatile. The top is the man in the relationship and he penetrates the bottom who acts as the woman in the relationship. The versatile is that lover who can play both roles. Gorgeous Alex who is not only the man in this relationship but well-endowed in the down region has built a reputation amongst his previous lovers and it was a devastation when they lost him to the passionately erotic Uti who has an insatiable quest for fun.
Uti has undying fleets of female admirers but in his closet he would laugh at them because they are all in search of the same thing he’s looking out for. That explains why he has no girlfriend despite his super fit look. This prompted one of the Island big girls who have exhausted all tricks in the book trying to woo Uti to make a move she will live to regret. She was invited to their 1004 apartment and she went with the delusion of climaxing her best ecstasy only to receive an indescribable shock! After the usual tete-a-tete Uti left her in the sitting room and returned to the bedroom, when it was taking too long she decided to try her luck by heading to the bedroom only to find Alex and Uti in a very uncompromising position. She ran to the sitting room, picked her bag and dashed off, even with apologies that came after, she still feels humiliated as they should have waited for her to leave before getting dirty.
That is just a tip of the iceberg into the erotically flamed relationship between the two “supermodels”. At the last Arise fashion show held at the Federal Palace Hotel,Uti made sure designers who signed him on also signed on Alex otherwise he wouldn’t work with them, this was to make sure that his darling boyfriend is part and parcel of that prestigious show. It was a rude shock to a lot of those present but they cared less because being on the runway of such a well-publicized fashion show was going to be hugely beneficial to Alex’s rising profile.
They travel in and out of the country together, all sponsored by Uti, but that is not to say that fine boy Alex has not worked for the perks he has put in all his energy and strength in his “official” duties as his “publicist” but is also very difficult for them as they cannot make this affair public. Without an iota of doubt Alex is not only Uti’s commitment as they seem to have an open sort of arrangement.
In Abuja, Uti has become one scandalous high flyer, on numerous occasions his name has been dragged into many boyfriend-snatching scandals prompting one of Abuja leading gay flyers to declare him unwanted in his circle of friends. The way he rolls his eyes and bats his eyelid add that to his high octane preening, Uti prides himself as having the ability to bend a straight guy.
His undoing is his lousiness in dropping the names of important personalities that have greased his oil well and how powerfully connected he has become, unknown to him even his close friends might be wearing encrypted wrist watches capable of audio recording voices his house or hook-up spot. Uti’s case is not isolated, when a popular pop star was ousted he quickly picked a student from one of the remote universities in the eastern part of the country and tied the knot with her (which normal girl will not want an upgrade no matter the conditions attached).

This kind of case is not only peculiar with Nigeria. Ppopular US talk show host and queen of gossip on American TV last month called Kanye West gay on her talk show “Two Sisters Living Together” referring to his well-publicised relationship with reality superstar, Kim Kardashian. In 2009, 50 cent also referred to Kanye West as gay in a live radio broadcast while fielding questions on rap culture.
They are just a confirmation of the sexuality rumours that have surrounded the rap mogul, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has been a subject of eternal gay rumour leading comedians like Fashion Police host Joan Rivers to openly call him gay on her hugely popular fashion programme. Until his latest series of gay scandal where over half a dozen men have come out to claim that John Travolta sexually abused them in their massage parlour, most bloggers and tabloids in America have consistently maintained that Travolta was gay even though he is married with kids to actress Kelly Preston.
In Nigeria today the number of well-meaning Nigerians who are married yet remain gays is to put it mildly explosive, if only the public knew how they have been fooled, including the Nollywood hunk of South Eastern origin who has wrongly led all to believe that he made his millions dating powerful and rich women in the society, whereas he acquired his financial liquidity greasing the oil well of a former south-south governor or the married record label owner who must taste your chocolate stick before he signs you on his label.
This exponential list could contain your husband, father, brother, fiance or even son hence it will be good not to quickly pass judgments on the likes of Uti and company.

source: Global News – Nigeria

Derele Edun & Goldie Guests At Elite model look Nigeria 2012


 Goldie and Channel OVJ Derele Edun were part of the guest that graced the Elite model look Nigeria 2012 show. The grand finale of the prestigious male and female model search, Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012 took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos – the event created a splendid and stylish sensation. As BN announced earlier  today, 17 year old, Moyinoluwa Arowoshola won the coveted female category while 18 year old Alvin Dayaffin won the male category and apart from the winners who will soon be strutting the runways of major fashion events and performances by rap star, Lynxxx and his protege, Nedu as well as upcoming music act, G-Lory, the most buzzed about topic was fashion – who was wearing who?
All hail the Queen E! Elohor Aisien, the creative head of BETH Model Management and organizer of the annual competition helping to promote aspiring models – Elite Model Look Nigeria, stunned in a structured bandage dress by Herve Leger by Max Azria. She accessorized her look with silver bracelets and Christian Louboutin heels.


Samini And Hanni of Big Brother Amplified Get Serious

Reliable information reaching Peacefmonline.com indicates that International Ghanaian Afro-Reggae star Samini and Ethiopian Big Brother Amplified housemate Hanni have taken their rumored relationship to the recording studio.
The two first met at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra on Friday evening September 7, 2012 during the Guinness VVIP party in the Hotel’s ballroom.
After Peacefmonline.com cameras captured award winning Samini planting a very passionate kiss on Hanni’s cheeks whiles Hanni obviously enjoyed the attention with a smile, they have taken their chemistry to the studio and recorded a smash hit single titled “You’re bad”.
The single by Hanni featuring Dancehall show stopper Samini, was recorded in music Producer Jam Master J’s (JMJ) studio in Dansoman. This goes to confirms Peacefmonline.com’s initial report that the two may end up in the studio.
Even though Hanni has not publicly professed her feelings for Samini, she has indirectly disclosed her likeness for the ‘sexy don dada’ in the hit single if lyrics of the dialog song are anything to go by. The lyrics suggest that Hanni is seriously in Love with Samini even though he is a bad boy and nothing can stop her.
Hanni came to Ghana to support her fellow Ghanaian Amplified housemate Confidence Haugen to launch her new “Konfidence” fashion label, she however seem to have gotten something else in Ghana which is making her stay after her other housemates; Vimbai from Zimbabwe, Karen and Vina from Nigeria, Millicent from Kenya and Lomwe from Malawi have all left to their respective countries leaving Hanni behind.
The beautiful Ethiopian singer and a qualified lawyer who is still in Ghana have been spotted together with Samini on several occasions aside their studio sections. Peacefmonline.com also gathers that Hanni has also recorded songs with other Ghanaian musicians including Ga Rapper Tinny, Richie of Lynx Entertainment among others.
According to our investigations plans are far advanced for Hanni to shoot a video for one of the songs she has recorded in Ghana before she leaves the country and according a close source Hanni wants to shoot the video for her single with Samini because she would obviously enjoy being on set with the “Sweet Mistake” hitmaker. Keep reading for more information as we watch how far this goes.

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Wema Sepetu For Big Brother Season 8

Apparently Wema Sepetu is obsessed with the idea of wanting to participate in the next competition of Big Brother Africa. she posted on her twitter account “Dah supposedly BBA housemate should I be next?” is a question she inquired of from her followers on twitter this morning.
“Not only fitting you Deserve to be there Wema Because there’s good favor with the people.” was answered by one of the Followers.
Surely if Wema Sepetu decided to participate in the competition she can do Wonders for her personality. Big Brother Africa Loves drama and Wema has what it takes to entertain.
A girl who as been involved in the event, within a short time can be a housemate who is loved more, and by Africa.
Wema is a girl who is not afraid to speak what she wants to talk even if it differs from the others. In addition her voice thin as a child which is a magnet for lovers of film in the country is fit to represent Tanzania who performed poorly in the competition in the ended big brother stargame.

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Tuesday, 2 October 2012

DKB to premier his radio show “friday night madness” tonight 9pm on Pravda.


Former Big brother stargame mate DKB is taking his comedy a step higher with the launch of his radio show “friday night madness” on Pravda radio 93.5 fm. A 3hr show filled with fantastic music, intense comedy evoking non-stop laughter etc.
According his management Ecstasy Entertainment and Pravda radio; the show is designed to help listeners release stress after a long week of work or school.
From DKb’s word’s “I am geared up to go all out tonight to make listeners happy with a good laugh and music, I entreat eevryone to tune in so we all experience the madness live on air, trust me you wouldn’t regret it”.
Scheduled to take off at 9pm tonight make a date on 93.5 and let’s see what he has to offer.
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2face And Uti Nwachukwu Among Others, Honoured By Oba Of Benin

Hardwork, perseverance and dedication to one’s art will always be recognized sooner or later. Not minding his relatively young age or state of origin, the Oba of Benin Kingdom, Oba Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa yesterday in Benin, Edo state gave honour to whom it was due as he recognized and honored African pop icon Innocent “2face” Idibia.
The event which celebrated the ‘Oba of Benin as a Preserver’ was attended by a number of personalities including Big Brother Africa winner Uti Nwachukwu and Nollywood movie producer Lancelot Imaseun Oduwa amongst others.
The 37-year-old musician who was one of few personalities so honoured by the Oba, was given two wrist bands made of beads. A very excited 2face took to his Twitter page to show off his beads while he wrote;
‘Oba of Benin just gave me some royal beads! I’m so excited and honoured! One love 2 Benin kingdom’.

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Saturday, 29 September 2012

I Didn’t Endorse Prez Mahama – DKB

I have noticed with worrying consent how a news item carrying information claiming I endorsed President John Mahama for the 2012 elections which is causing serious havoc to my personality.
I was recommend as an m.c for the launch of VFM (Volunteers For Mahama) due to my expertise in manning events with humorous antics of which I delivered to satisfaction. I would not run away from those comments I made, I totally own up to them. However I need to clear the air on this issue; I was an m.c not a volunteer, As an m.c I must endeavour to not only inform the audience but entertain them as well since the event was intertwined with musical performances hence I did politically related jokes with ONLY the purpose of entertaining the audience and nothing more but to my surprise the joke was taken out of context and it metamorphosized into highly politically motivated sentiments, which I deem too far fetched since its purpose was misconstrued.

I am only an entertainer and have no affiliation with any political party in other words I was on the podium doing my job. I don’t have my name in any political party’s record as a member, affiliate,endorser, sympathizer etc therefore my utterances carry no political weight.
Furthermore you would realise I gave frivolous reasons why I would rather John Mahama because he uses an i pads and blackberry therefore he is as youthful as I am and also juxstaposing my violence scandal against the “all die be die” mantra etc all these I said with no touched of seriousness but only to evoke laughter, frankly blackberries,ipad and mantras are not good enough reasons why I would endorse a political party. I respect everyone’s affinity for their respective political parties and I would never say anything to deliberately provoke or disrespect them its rather unfortunate my purpose for the comments was overstretched

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Lilanda, Osborne seek to pacify Kay and Mampi


The recent wrangles between Mampi and Kay have been tabloid folder for weeks now. The argument as to who started it has caused two camps to emerge – Team Mampi and Team Kay and the argument has taken root on twitter and facebook. This was after a physical fight between the two musicians at the Lusaka Playhouse during rehearsals for a concert when a long standing feud between the two divas ended in a slap-and-claws session. However, many have spoken out about how the problem does not lie with who started the fight but the fight itself. Veteran female artistes have also spoken out and urged the two artistes to bury the hatchet. Jane Osborne and Maureen Lilanda are undoubtedly etched as Zambia’s favourite song birds thus they are better placed to give some much needed advice to Kay and Mampi. The disappointment felt by Jane Osborne over the fight is evident in her voice.

“I was disappointed when I read about it because they are sending out a very bad message to people.”
Jane said adding that God has blessed them with great talent to make people happy and forget their problems but the two are using it in a bad way instead of setting up a good example for their fans.
“I am a fan of both of them but I am disappointed that they are wasting their God given talent , my advice would be for them to make up and even work together instead of selling themselves negatively.”
The legendary Jane’s advice that there is no need to fight is timely and has been reiterated by Maureen ‘Lupo’ Lilanda.

Maureen emphasises the need for artistes to be humble citing her Christian beliefs as the basis for her advice.
“Even we older female artistes have had beefs but we have learnt to be diplomatic because you will at some point work together whether you like it or not,”she said.
Maureen added that as a Christian she has learnt to ignore people who she does not get along with and that she believes in one staying true to one self.
“There is no need to out-do yourself, concentrate on what you are doing well as an artiste.”
Maureen further adds that in as much as competition makes you stronger there is no need for physical confrontation or petty jealousy about material possessions.
The two legends have spoken and a well-known Zambian proverb says that a child who does not hear when little is uttered will never hear when a lot is said.
We only hope that the two artistes will heed the advice readily given to them by two of the country’s music legends.

It is worth noting that being a female artiste already comes with a lot of prejudice and misconceptions and having two highly prolific artistes fight is damaging to the industry.
As Jane Osborne says, talent must never be misused or it can be taken away so put back those claws and compete musically not physically.

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Karen Igho Takes a Chance at Acting

Big Brother Africa co-winner, Karen Igho’s love for the tube has never been a hidden affair, she surprised many when she first hit limelight in the Sola Fajobi produced reality show, Next Movie Star.
Her acting prowess was handy in the Big Brother Africa house where she outshone 24 other contestants to win the highly coveted USD 200, 000.
Now the 2011 BBA amplified winner wants to take her acting career to the next level as she plans to take the movie industry by storm.
Already having two movies in her kitty, ‘Blackberry Babes 2″ and “Heavy Beauty”, which have helped prove her acting prowess, Karen Igho is presently working on a movie that will further help establish her mark in the industry. The movie, which might hit the stand in the first quarter of next year has notable actors as casts and respected crew members on set.
However, Karen does not have hand in just a pie, the vivacious entertainer is also a proud supporter of charity works. Her range of charity works involve her helping children living with Cancer, Breast Cancer prevention initiatives, HIV intervention and Orphanage projects. Karen is also an ambassador for Peace as she was heavily involved in the “Jos want Peace campaign.
Presently working on her clothing line, Karen is a sought-after compere who shuttles her time between Lagos, Ghana, South Africa and the United Kingdom.


Prezzo's Past, Present and Future

Tony Mochama digs into the past and present and future of different celebrities. This week he gives us the star-scope of musician and BBA contestant Jackson Makini, aka Prezzo.
The past
Prezzo’s story starts somewhere in the middle of 2004, when he makes that infamous chopper hop to Carnivore — thus single-handedly launching the local celebrity ‘high-flying’ culture.
Soon, scandal, groupies and bling are dogging his every move, as his love partners are put under the glare of the media microscope, club drama rapturously reported and high living lavishly laid out, magazine-esque.
The present
Along comes Big Brother, the 2012 StarGame, and it becomes the media vehicle that will redeem Prezzo’s image in the eyes of very many Kenyans – and resurrect him. Although el Presidente doesn’t win the $ 300 000, he wins the hearts of many in Africa .
The future
Starscope sees Prezzo doing a memoir called Big Bro Prezzo in the near future, going into politics, and becoming the Kanjora of Kilimani in Nairobi by 2013.
He will hope one day Prezzo will marry Goldie, the Nigerian, and move to Abuja where he will set up as a businessman.
But a scandal called ‘Golden-Butt’ will erupt in West Africa, and Prezzo will flee back to Kenya in 2044 — and release his first song for decades with the lyrics: “Abuja hakuna avunja…Naija si Kenya”
By: standardmedia

Goldie Set To Record Video With AY

Big Brother StarGame’s Goldie who was on a tour of the East Africa region  used  her  time there to record some music . The Nigerian Songstress collaborated with musicians from East Africa, including Navio and AY, reports The Kenyan Daily Post.
Goldie, who first visited Kenya, traveled to Uganda where she met with Navio and recorded a song with the hip hop artist.
Since then, she’s travelled to Tanzania, where she recorded Party Zone with Bongo flava artist AY.
Party Zone is produced by Marco Chali and the duo will soon record a video for the track.

Friday, 28 September 2012

Karen Igho Dares Men!

Entertainment personality and Co-winner of the sixth season of Africa’s biggest reality competition ‘Big Brother Africa’ 2011, Karen Igho is certainly not a hard knot to crack when it comes to falling in love.
In fact, the Edo State born entertainer describes herself as ” a woman who desires to be loved and wooed by the opposite sex.”
Speaking exclusively with WG on her love life, Karen expressed disappointment that men are not bracing up to woo her, despite the fact that she is not as difficult as they think.
” Men are supposed to woo me. I’m a woman and I’m very soft. They shouldn’t be scared of asking me out. I want a decent man, and not any kind of man.” Karen said, in a recent chat with WG.
Declaring however that she’s still “single and ready to mingle”, Karen who only few months ago debuted as a radio personality with the fast rising Lagos indigenous radio station, Naija fm 102.7, set a standard for her dream man.
According to her, ” he must not only be ‘God-fearing’ and comfortable’ but also, he must be down-to-earth and not necessarily a bachelor.”

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Prezzo Jets Off To New York

Last night, Prezzo left for New York City to attend the grand opening of the $1 billion Barclays Center where rapper and business mogul Jay-Z is set to officially christen Brooklyn’s new sports/entertainment arena, the new home of NBA franchise, the Nets.
Jay-Z and Beyonce meet President Obama
The Nets, formerly of New Jersey, will make their debut as the Brooklyn Nets this fall, and Barclays will serve as the team’s home. But, they won’t be the first to officially break the new arena in. Jay-Z will.
The hip-hop superstar will kick off the
launch of the venue with eight shows, starting Friday (September 28, 2012), with Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, and others playing host in the weeks following.
The $1 billion complex features 19,000 seats, a Calvin Klein Courtside Club, designed specifically with VIPs like Jay and Beyonce in mind. Other features include a three-story HD scoreboard, one of the biggest in the NBA.
Jay-Z is a minority owner of the Nets, and has logged extensive hours helping bring Barclays to fruition. He also led the redesign of the Nets’ new logo, uniforms, etc.
This part of Prezzo‘s new status as the next Ambassador for the ONE Campaign, an organization which campaigns to fight extreme poverty and global diseases. A reward he got for winning the ONE Campaign task during the Big Brother StarGame show which saw Nigerian super star and ONE Campaign Ambassador, 2face visiting the Big Brother house.

Denrele Opens Up On BFF Goldie

Nigerian Channel O VJ Denrele Edun admits that he was shocked by Goldie’s ‘so soft’ side in the Big Brother house. Denrele who has been Goldie’s best friend for almost five years says that he was really shocked to realise that there was so much that he did not know about her.
“I always assumed that I knew my friend so well but the Goldie I saw on TV was something else. I even started watching it seriously just to see what else I had missed on her for those five years that we have been close friends” Denrele revealed.
Denrele, who was among the entourage that went to the airport to pick Goldie on her arrival from South Africa admits that he also had a hard time explaining Goldie’s soft side to her fans in her absence.
“It was not easy for both of us but I remember the first thing I told her on arrival at the airport ‘Everything will be ok’” he said.
Goldie on the other hand says that she acted naturally and the person that the whole of Africa saw was her. “People are used to seeing Goldie the entertainer forgetting that I’m a normal woman. What you saw on TV is the ordinary me,” she said.
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Goldie’s First Lady Treat In Tanzania

 
Here once more, we have 24-carat Gold, our own Susan ‘Goldie‘ Harvey receiving accolades worthy of a Princess-come-home. In African culture and specifically Tanzania, when a ‘mwana-mwali’ is welcomed to a home, she is adorned in a ‘khanga’ or ‘kikoi’ by older women as a sign of respect and acceptance into her new family.
This is a dream-episode that every loving African mum and especially mum-in-law yearns for and we see here Goldie being adorned in a ‘khanga’ by Jane Peter Mhina and Hellen Gupta -the mother to Big Brother Africa Tanzania Rep, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Gupta who had also found her soul-mate Kevin Chuwang-Pam within the camera-ridden walls of Big Brother Revolution House..
Isn’t she and serendipity just peachy?






Goldie's New Look Exclusive Pics


She might have not done well to people’s expectations while in the big brother house but things seem to be going on well on former Nigerian rep to the big brother stargame Goldie. Check out her latest photos.
Meanwhile Goldie should be back home now as she and her friend Denrele Edun left Kenya yesterday.



Hosting Star Gist Is A Dream Come True – Vimbai

Africa got to know the 25-year old Zimbabwean model, Vimbai Mutinhiri as the no-nonsense diva in last year’s Big Brother Amplified reality TV show. Today, she has captivated many viewers across Africa as the sassy, elegant and eloquent host of Star Gist on the AfricaMagic Entertainment channel, alongside the witty Lawrence Maleka from South Africa.
Together, Vimbai and Lawrence have brought viewers across the continent exclusive star profiles, behind-the-scenes, features, event guides and continental and international headlines on the daily. Vimbai recently visited Ghana for the first time on assignment to cover the launch of a fashion label by her former Ghanaian Big Brother Housemate, Confidence Haugen. While in Ghana she reunited and partied with Confidence and several other Big Brother Africa housemates including Hanni (Ethiopia), Vina (Nigeria), Karen (Nigeria), and Lomwe (Malawi).
We caught up with the bubbly Vimbai for a quick chat before she jetted out of Accra.

How did you find your first visit to Ghana?

Well it’s been amazing, it’s very surreal. I have heard a lot about Accra, Aphrodisiac Nightclub and the people, and to be here in the flesh is very surreal. I love it, great people, warm people, and Ghanaians party very hard.  It was fun meeting lots of Ghanaian celebrities, it’s been fantastic!

What have you been up to after Big Brother Africa?
Since Big Brother, I continued modeling because I started as a model. And now I host a TV show called StarGist which is one of Africa’s biggest daily entertainment shows on AfricaMagic Entertainment from Monday to Friday. That’s really a dream come true, it’s all I ever wanted to do. It’s an embodiment of who I am; I love African entertainment and telling positive African success stories.

What has been your biggest highlight so far on Star Gist?
The highlight was hosting the red carpet for the Big Brother Stargame finale. That was definitely a career highlight. I was telling my friends that last year I left Big Brother as a loser, and to go back there and be a winner in my own way was just a great experience.

What is the schedule for recording Star Gist like?

It is very hectic. It’s Monday to Friday and it’s just like having a 9 to 5 but I love it because it’s more like a lifestyle for me. So I don’t stop working, literally. If I am not shooting, I am probably on ameyawdebrah.com reading about what’s happening in the entertainment world, or checking the blogs because we always try to keep up to date with what is happening. So its grueling but when you love what you do and it’s your lifestyle, then it is only a joy and pleasure.

You must be enjoying the travelling also?

I am enjoying the traveling; I want to get to see more and more of Africa
You have a great onscreen chemistry with Lawrence, how do you guys do it?
Lawrence and I are like siblings to each other. We bully each other but it is all fun and games and he is a great person to work with. Lawrence doesn’t stop us laughing, he is such a comedian. So that makes it really easy if you are having a long day and he comes up with one of his moments; it’s priceless!
So do you do Star Gist fulltime or you have other projects on the side?
It is fulltime! I want to focus on it for now and I want to make sure I am as great as I can be on that show before I branch into other things.  But definitely, there’re more things to come!

What should we expect from Vimbai?
We are building a new brand for Miss Vimbai, which is really about celebrating African entertainment and African celebrities on a broader platform; opening Africa to a lot more people within the continent. So expect more of that, expect me on your rumps.  I hear Ghana Fashion and Design Week is coming up, so you can expect me back in Accra for that. And for the rest of Africa, I am at an event or red carpet near you very soon.

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Thursday, 20 September 2012

Nigeria’s Goldie Tours Kenya And Uganda

Prezzo‘s babe Goldie was in Kenya a few days back only to make a stop over in Uganda on Wednesday(Sept 19). Goldie was taken around town by Capital FM’s Flavia Tumusiime also the Channel O VJ.
Goldie toured around Kampala though one thing was on her mind: “OMOoh! Kampala traffic is crazy. She later caught up with Kyle at his place of work, Urban TV in Industrial area where her fans called in and grilled her on a number of issues including their wedding with Prezzo.
Goldie then hit the studio to record their latest track with the ‘One & Only’ star Navio who is also a nominee in the 2012 Channel O MVA. The former Big Brother star and Nigerian Singer will be jetting back to Kenya before heading to Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Prezzo was recently in Nigeria and during the question and answer session, he told journalists of how he had come to propose to Goldie. The Kenyan rapper also told of how his wife with whom they have one daughter was in possession of divorce papers.
Prezzo now wants to settle with Goldie having lived separately from the mother of his daughter for three years, he feels there is no relationship anymore and he is set to marry Goldie.

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BBA’s Kyle Smitten With Juliana

It looks like BBA Stargame housemate, Kyle Duncan Kushaba is ready to sit at the table of men. The rookie TV presenter was smoked busy trying to take his game to city diva and star singer Juliana Kanyomozi. The pair was smoked out at one of the top city restaurants recently. Holding a red rose in one hand and the ‘Nabikoowa’ singer’s waist in another, Kyle looks ready to romp as Juliana shyly holds onto his shoulder.
This isn’t shocking considering the fact Kyle has been connected to South Africa fashion designer Stella Nankya aka Star Qt. Apparently, she is behind Kyle’s fashion label.

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Why I Lost Interest In Big Brother Africa – Belinda

One of Ghana’s rising actresses, Belinda Sefakor Dzata, has confessed to having succumbed to pressure from her family and friends to ‘forget’ taking part in the Big Brother Africa reality show.
The actress said she had always fantasized about being in the famous Big Brother house, and even auditioned once but failed to make it through. This, she said, was in 2009, for the Big Brother Revolution, which Ras Wayo was chosen.
A very disappointed Belinda had vowed to audition again the following year, but completely lost interest after her friends and family talked her out of the decision.
“My mom told me she will disown me if i ever stepped a foot in the Big Brother house,” she said. Further more, Belinda said majority of her friends discouraged her from the competition, with some even telling her it will be difficult for her to have a husband when she returns home.
Belinda, having a strong Christian background, eventually succumbed to the pressure. “My mom is a religious leader, while my uncle and grandfather are all strong Deeper Life elders.
“Most of my family members attend Deeper Life; I seem to be the only one who is Charismatic,” she said.
Belinda believes a Ghanaian would’ve won the competition by now if she had ever had the opportunity to represent Ghana. “I am fun to be with, i tolerate people a lot, i’m a nice person, i’m gifted, people like me wherever i go, and i relate to everybody equally.
Belinda, who clearly has a sense of humour, is still contemplating whether or not to audition for the next Big Brother Africa reality show.
Belinda who has quite a number of movies to her credit, started auditioning for onscreen acting roles at age 10. Oblivious of her acting abilities, she was utterly scorned and never given a role until 2003 when Revele Films, one of the internationally acclaimed Ghanaian film makers; discovered her in one of their auditions.
She was played the role of a nurse for the then “Home Sweet Home” television series. In no time, her fame started soaring.
The CEO of Venus Film, Mr. Abdul Salam Mumuni “movie stars maker” welcomed her into his production outfit.
Since then, she has featured in Venus Films block buster movies such as Beyonce, Chelsea, 4 Play, Strippers, The Prince Bride and Elmina by Revele Films and still counting. Currently, Belinda is the gluttonous female maidservant character in the TV series ‘The 5 Brides’ which shows Mondays at 8pm on Viasat1.

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Goldie Visits Uganda

From Nigeria to Kenya and now Uganda, @GoldieHarvey is now live in Kampala rocking it with Kyle!. *Kyle and Goldie at Urban TV, Uganda*. This picture was taken from Kyle’s work station Urban TV.
Goldie who jetted to East Africa a few days back fast landed in Kenya home to her lover Prezzo and now seems to be  on a tour of the East Africa region.

Goldie Visits Prezzo In Kenya- Wedding Calls Or Stunt?

Goldie is in good hands at the moment as she paid a return visit to lover boy, Prezzo in Kenya.Prezzo was the first to visit Goldie in Nigeria to plead for understanding over the way he treated her during the Big Brother Africa star game show.
When Prezzo came to Nigeria he disclosed that he was in love with Goldie and never ruled out the possibility of marriage later in life. The two were fond of each other during the Big Brother 7 TV reality show.Later,Goldie accused Prezzo of not returning her love with true affection. When Prezzo came to Nigeria, he had a press conference but throughout his stay, there was no media report on his meeting with Goldie.
Now that Goldie has gone to visit Prezzo in Kenya, keen observers believe that the couple might have settled their misunderstanding and ready to move on with marriage. Others simply believe the visit was mere stunt or at best part of Goldie’s working visit to the East African country.

Prezzo and Goldie Hooking Up in Kenya?

Big Brother housemates, Prezzo and Goldie might be having a hush hush affair. Nigerian singer, Goldie jetted into Nairobi on Saturday night and was received by on-screen lover Prezzo and fellow reality show housemate Millicent Mugadi.
Goldie’s arrival was kept secret from the press. Reportedly when Goldie landed at JKIA she hugged Millicent and sprinted towards Prezzo who was standing a stone’s throw away from the arrivals area and also hugged him.
Clearly the media reports that the two are at loggerheads bears no water, as the celebrity couple couldn’t contain their excitement. Asked how long she is in the country for, Goldie told Word Is, “For a week or so,” adding that she will be “recording some music”.
So will Prezzo be recording with Goldie? “I don’t know about that but I know we will be making some music together,” Prezzo said. Shortly after her arrival at midnight, Goldie’s luggage was bundled into Prezzo’s waiting car – a silver Mercedes E-Class – and headed to “the hotel” where she will be staying.

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Big Brother’s Maureen in Zumba scandal

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Maureen Namatovu from BBA 2 is now going by the name of Maureen Garrett and is a Zumba instructor at the Virgin Active Gym in Pretoria. I recently attended her class, it is terrible.
She told me she now lives in Pretoria with her husband and son.
Anyone go to the Virgin Active in Pretoria? If so, please spill – is it true?
I was quizzy to find out more so I did a search for her and the first thing that popped was a bizarre blog that declares how happy she is with the rich dude she married about three years ago.
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XCLUSIV FOTOS: Celebs Gather To Outdoor New Konfidence Shoes, Bags and Accessories

She has successfully taken night clubbing in Ghana to a different level; she made an indelible mark during her appearance on Big Brother Amplified last year and she is already making waves in the fashion industry with the introduction of her new Konfidence fashion brand.
After postponing the official launch of her fashion accessories brand, ‘Konfidence’ last week, Ghanaian Socialite and Entrepreneur, Confidence Haugen brought together A-list celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts to witness the launch of her Konfidence Shoes, Bags and Accessories at the forecourt of her Aphrodisiac Nightclub last Sunday September, 16, 2012.
The launch was attended by a long list of Ghanaian celebrities including, Samini, Nadia Buari, Majid Michel, John Dumelo, Nicki Samonas, Lydia Forson, Bola Ray, Nana Aba Anamuah, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Inna Mariam Patty, Gloria Osei Safo, Blakofe, Jay Ghartey, PY Addo, all 20 Miss Ghana finalists and several others.
Guests were treated to delectable African snacks, drinks and cocktails as they watched the unveiling of the Konfidence debut collection on the runway. Models on the runway included contestants from Miss Malaika and several known Ghanaian models.
Her fellow housemates from the Big Brother Amplified reality TV show, namely Vina from Nigeria, Ethiopia’s Hanni and Lomwe from Malawi made a special appearance on the runway.
The woman of the night, Confidence Haugen, finally hit the runway to climax the event and she personally ushered the guests from the forecourt of the Aphrodisiac Nightclub into the main club, which was converted into a showroom to showcase and sell items from The Konfidence range.
Guests enjoyed a special 10% discount launch offer, which is open till November 9, 2012. The online shop is also available at www.konfidencefashion.com for those who want to order online for swift delivery wherever they may be.
The collection includes colourful and afro-centric shoes and bags with interesting Ghanaian names like Akosua, Dufie, Baaba, Elikem, Asantewa, Kekeli, Esi, Akuba, Yaayaa, Kuukua, Abia, Afi; that reflect different characteristics, personalities and functionalities.
With its delicate golden butterfly logo, the Konfidence label incorporates a lot of colour and class that will surely add some sparkle to every woman’s wardrobe.
Like the butterfly, colourful and free-spirited, the label draws inspiration from the vibrant Ghanaian culture and scenic environment – a cocktail of contemporary designs infused with Kente fabric and African print from Ghana, carefully mixed with satin, crystals and other innovative materials – to give each piece a truly sophisticated edge.























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