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Nigeria's first ipad only magazine hits the Apple newsstand

On this note, I would like to introduce ISLAND DIARY LAGOS, to you.  A 360 degree strategy turnaround in our publishing business and commitment to serve and add value to small businesses which we primarily cater to and to globally brand big businesses which partner with us.

Now available as a download from the exclusive Apple Newsstand as an App Magazine, ISLAND DIARY LAGOS will feature a mixture of text, video, photos, and other interactive content. We promise a product that blends "the best of journalism" with "the best of contemporary technology."

The app called “LAGOS” opens to a carousel view of the forthnight’s Lagos Top News stories, not unlike the Cover Flow view that's now a staple of the Mac operating system. Readers can flip through the carousel with a swipe of the finger; tapping on a story brings up its content. A Shuffle button brings up stories at random. Updates will be delivered weekly till next edition.

Sections at ISLAND DIARY LAGOS will include Fashion news/editorial, Gossip, Opinion, Arts & Life, and Society Parties reportage--and, for an app geared toward a digitally savvy audience .

We promise to publish up to 60 pages of content fortnightly.

St.Remy Gbedu Slam Jam October party goes Upstream

The October edition of World No.1 French Brandy, St.Remy’s monthly gig tagged St.Remy Gbedu Slam Jamis set to hold come Friday, October 19, 2012 at the prestigious Upstream Club, Ajah, Lagos with a lot of fanfare.

It is fast becoming legend the level of fun and excitement these parties generate at each venue every month, a fact to which everyone who attends can bear witness. Last month’s party went down at Club Amnezia, Surulere, Lagos on Friday 21 September, 2012 with a great lineup of top acts aided by a fine blend of some of Nigeria’s rising stars and the excitement remains fresh in memory. Orezi and Y.Q had the Surulere crowd partying and rocking hard to their hit singles before Ko ma roll crooner, Tillaman stole the show on the night first with his performance and later with tribute to the late Dagrin which everybody really appreciated.

 

LIKE the STREMY facebook fanpage here ---> www.facebook.com/stremynigeria

This month, the international brand invites all to come party with Tillaman, Phenom, Slim T, Orezi, the energetic DJ Atte of Naija 102.7 FM and others at Upstream Club, Ajah on a night that promises to yet again provide an unforgettable experience of fun and great excitement.

According to St-Rémy Brand & Markets Manager, Antoine Couvreur, “We hope that our fans and loyal consumers can now see without a doubt that the brand has no intentions of relenting or drawing back in its resolve to keep providing top class entertainment for everyone on a monthly basis.” He also added that it could only get better each passing month as things progress.

The St-Rémy Gbedu Slam Jam monthly party is proudly supported by TRACE Urban and Naija FM 102.7

Charles Novia's critique of Tonto Dike's songs

Found the write up on the movie producer and record label owner's Facebook page. See it below...

Tonto's Terrible Tremolo by Charles Novia.

I have restrained myself for a couple of years from commenting on Tonto Dike's career after my last comments about her role in the soft porn movie she acted in two years back, were badly taken by her and she went on twitter to hurl infantile insults on my person with expletives and uncomplimentary remarks. My reaction to such then was just a dignified silence. After all, I had already spoken on her stunted talent as an up and coming actress and further comments on her incensed tweets were unnecessary.

Continue to see the rest...

Annie Macaulay Idibia's joy

"I had butterflies in my stomach the morning after 2face proposed to me. I couldn't believe I would finally marry the only man I have ever loved. Being Mrs Idibia has been beautiful. It's everything I expected and much more. I am married to the most understanding and supportive husband in the world" - Annie Idibia tells Stella Dimoko Korkus

Annie and 2face have been together since 1998

Aki and Paw Paw turn movie producers

Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and Osita Iheme (Paw Paw) have formed their own film company and are currently working on their first movie, a comedy which will be released before the end of the year to mark their ten years in Nollywood.

Xclusive Music: Tonto Dikeh- HI

You asked for it, here it is! Fresh new single from the queen diva you all have been waiting for Tonto Dikeh Finally stops the wait by dropping her much anticipated single HI . This fresh single have just shown Tonto is  absolutely an  ENTERTAINER Movie + Music What else can i say  its all about TALENT.
HI is a little bit of high tempo with the feel of african drums. ERRMMMM,…..

Which of these hair styles would you rock?

A or B?

I know time changes yesterday and I know you wouldn't rock this even if a gun is pointed at you:-), if it were to be yester years which would you go for as a babe. Your comments determine my hair do o! The one that has more votes is what I am going to be rocking.:-)

Let's go..

Nigeria's Got Talent:Kate Henshaw shows emotions as auditions come to an end

This Sunday, we saw actress Kate Henshaw in a new light, as the biggest talent show hit Benin, Abuja and Calabar. “I’m just so emotional. I didn’t give you a chance, I judged by what I saw, it’s there I am sorry” she says to twenty six years old Jude James in Benin amidst tears.

The attendance in Benin, Abuja and Calabar was massive, the talents were impressive, and for the talentless? It was an easy task to show them the door.


“I know Nigeria’s Got Talents, but this is torture” Dan Foster says to a group from Abuja, “I hated it, every bit of it” Henshaw on the other hand was quick to say to Forty Eight years old Ndanyomo Ogbonnaya. 

“The content you have is so bland and tasteless, even underground average, you no reach” Yibo Koko says to Peter Nweke

All over the world talents in search of the big break scramble to audition for The Got Talent series. And as a matter of fact we should be expecting more with Nigeria’s Got Talent. The country is buzzing with enormous talent, And with Dan Foster, Yibo Koko and Kate Henshaw, the bar has been set even higher.

Police in Rivers State Parade Aluu 4 Killers

I got these still photos from STV 10 0'Clock news. The killers were paraded today and one of them told newsmen that two police officers came to the scene of the killing; one of the policemen pleaded with them to stop, while the other one encouraged them to continue. The guy with the arrow pointed to his head is the Aluu community chief, Alhaji Hassan Walewa.

By the way, the police didn't announce that Coxson Lelebori Lucky has been found. They mentioned that two more suspects were arrested today, but didn't give names. So until they officially announce it, Coxson is still a wanted man, in case anyone out there has any information. Continue to see more photos of the paraded killers...

Hot or not: Kim K's see through skirt

It's really see through guys...look at the photo in the middle

Fierce looking bodyguards at P-Square Mansion :-)

Beware people :-)

Yinka Ayefele cries out over plan to demolish his Nmillion house

 

The Oyo state government is planning to demolish the multi million naira music house - The Yinka Ayefele Music House, belonging to Tungba music creator, Yinka Ayefele, which is situated along Falana Rd in Ibadan . 

The state government said last week that the building is being considered for demolition because its on the right-of-way for the planned 8-lane road expansion in Ibadan. 

Reacting publicly for the first time since he got the news, Ayefele told Gbenga Shaba of Yes! Magazine that the planned demolition is a test of his faith.

"I know it's a test of my faith and it will soon pass. I observed the stipulated distance range for the building, but no one knew that the area would soon attract an 8-lane way, which will mean more lands have to give way for the expansion. I know I'm not the only one this will affect. there are hundreds of good people of Oyo state who derive their daily meals from different activities that are carried out in the building. I know the governor of Oyo state will now allow injustice to be carried out. I know he has a good heart and if the house is demolished, I hope I will be duely compensated.

Photos from Cossy Ojiakor's birthday shindig

Cossy is Tweeting photos from her birthday party which is going on right now at her Lekki home. Happy birthday to her...

Finesse Entertainment's Blaqshyne hits the airwaves with new dance - Opio

For the second week running, fast-rising record label Finesse Entertainment drops another hit-bound single with the release of the dance track Opio.  The fast-paced track is the work of Finesse signee Jibril Olawale Braimoh better known as BlaQShyne. The dance single premieres today October 15 and already social networks are abuzz about the highly anticipated single.

“The secret is ‘Opio!, the energetic singer boasts. He explains that the new dance track was inspired by a street football move called ‘Opio’ where a striker is able to score a goal by distracting the defender. “The Opio dance was inspired by football, BlaQShyne states,”With lyrics like ‘Give am the Opio, the Opio, the Opio…” BlaQShyne leaves the listener with a lot to imagine.

 

Finesse entertainment has also released a video teaser for the dance single which shows the dance moves from the singer.

Born in Lagos and raised in Kano, BlaQShyne’s musical influences include Usher, 2Face and other R&B greats. His music has been described as a fresh and irresistible fusion of Afro-Beat and R&B. Opio was produced by Finesse’s in-house ace producer SuperSoniq and  is set to hit the top spots on the airwaves and on the dance floor. 

Twitter @BlacQShyne

Listen to the spanking new OPIO here  -  http://tinyurl.com/9u6c52l

Ghanaian actor Van Vicker & wife celebrate 9th wedding anniversary

  

19 years together? Wow! Big congrats to them

Fela Anikulapo Kuti's Museum, Wonder To The Eyes

Fela Kuti's gbemisola Ikeja afro beat home just got turned into a museum used to showcase the Kalakuta lord's classic lifestyle to the whole world. To us all, he is dead and gone forever but to his beloved fans, friends and family members, he is hanging by the corner unleashing an hell of a frown on bad belle people, hope am not one K, well, the museum has been officially opened to the public so, put your lighters up if you can HOT it aaah K.

Bikini babes: Yvonne Nelson and Empress Njamah

NOBODY TEST DEM OOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a typical definition of the word HOT!!! Awon Fine Babes Noni!!

 

D'banj wins Best African Act at 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards

D'banj has been picked as the Best Act to represent Africa as a Worldwide Act nominee at the 2012 MTV EMA, billed to take place in Frankfurt on November 11th, 2012. MTV EMA revealed his nomination today on their website...

Music fans all over the world have spoken! You voted around the clock... you told everyone you know to support your favourite artist… and now you've chosen a local EMA winner! It's… D'Banj!

D'banj will represent Africa in the Africa-India-Middle East category for the 2012 Worldwide Act EMA!.

Monalisa Chinda acquires 2012 Honda Crosstour

Monalisa Chinda acquires 2012 Honda Crosstour

The actress recently acquired the 2012 Honda Crosstour said to be worth over N6m.
Now it should be clear to all Nollywood Critics that their amebo na FALASI!!!!! Thumbs up for you gurl

Muna Meets Usher at Ludacris Video Shoot in Atlanta

The ex-beauty queen and rapper was in Atlanta recently on the set of Ludacris' video for the song, Rest of my Life featuring singer, Usher. Muna says she was invited to the video shoot to "watch and learn as part of my music business education and for my career."

Muna was in Atlanta for a over a month and currently in London still recording songs for her long awaited first album The Goddess, The Hustler, taking a little time out for a BBC Radio interview with DJ Edu on the 1Xtra Show. Meanwhile, check the new hair colour. Fierce!

Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti joins Nigerian Idol as a judge

Femi Kuti who is known to be very conservative, TV shy and rarely leaves the Shrine save for few select performances in Nigeria and world tours, has agreed to be a judge on Nigerian Idol.

“I am honoured to be part of Nigerian Idol, a show that discovers talents across the country in music. Saying I love music is like saying snow is white. I'd like to be part of moulding many more talents with Nigerian Idol, this year.” - The three-time Grammy Award nominee said.

Now here's another reason to watch the show!

Photo Of The Day

hahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so GREAT!!!. The man is already doing he's job down there right inside the reception hall. This kind love no dey for Lagos oooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVEBIRDS... #happy marriage life fellas

Landlord Sues Tyga Over Unpaid Rent

Tyga leased a mansion in Malibu this past June. According to the landlord and TMZ, Tyga signed a 1 year lease agreeing to pay $16,000 a month.

But now Tyga wants out on the contract. T-Raw informed the landlord, Gholamreza Rezai, that he wanted to terminate the lease and move out on September 30th, well before the lease expires. Tyga reasoned that the house didn’t have enough security and that fans kept showing up at his door. The landlord wasn’t having it and refused to terminate the lease.
The landlord then asked for September’s rent, but Tyga refused to cough up the 16 grand. That’s when Rezai proceeded to sue Tyga and his music company for failing to pay rent. According to the landlord, Tyga is still living in the home although he said he was moving out on the 30th.

Chidi Mokeme returns as Gulder Ultimate Search host

After nine years of dazzling millions of television viewers in Nigeria as the first host of the Gulder Ultimate Search, Nollywood play boy actor,  Chidi Mokeme is back as the anchor of this year’s reality television show.
Gulder Ultimate Search 9 finalists were unveiled last Sunday, at the selection in Lagos.
At a glamorous final selection party held inside the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Mokeme was announced as the host of this year’s edition by the event compere, Cool 96.9 FM on-air personality, Freeze. Also at the event, the last 12 finalists were unveiled.
They are: Female: Kofya Brown, Bornford Patience, Ayo Ojueromi, Uzor Osimkpa, Udodi Onyinyechukwu, and Ezeh Priscillia. Others are: Male: Ujam Emmanuel, Nuhu Haruna, Ogbuefi Michael, Ifet Iniobong, Ojezele Paschal and Adah James.
This year, over 30,000 young and agile Nigerians registered to participate for the search. They all went through several physical and mental exercises at locations in Owerri, Benin, Makurdi and Lagos.  Out of these, 30 contestants were selected and invited to Lagos for the final selection process.
Last night, 12 were selected to proceed to the Usaka Forest in Obot Akara Local Government area of Akwa Ibom State, where this year’s edition of Gulder Ultimate Search will hold.
The GUS 9 winner will walk away with a cash prize of N9 million, N500,000 wardrobe allowance and a brand new SUV worth N10 million.
This is in addition to the bragging rights of being referred to as the Ultimate Man or Woman, with its numerous benefits. Last year, it was Darey Art Alade and Bob Manuel Udokwu, who jointly hosted the show at Ososo Forest in Akoko Edo, Edo State.
For this year, apart from Mokeme, three past winners of Gulder Ultimate Search will be playing the role of Gatekeepers. They are Dominic Mudabai (Gulder Ultimate Search 4 winner), Michael Nwachukwu (Gulder Ultimate Search 5 winner) and Christopher Okagbue (Gulder Ultimate Search 8 winner).
Mokeme anchored the first two seasons  of the reality show (2004 and 2005) and Austin ‘Tintin’ Imevbore, a former on-air personality, also anchored Season 3 (2006). Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been the show anchor for the past five seasons (2007 – 2011), while Dare Art-Alade co-anchored Season 8, which was held in 2011, with Udokwu

2face, D’banj jam in a first-ever collabo

African Queen crooner and Hypertek Honcho, 2face Idibia and former Mohits Records’ leading star and now Good Music artiste, D’banj will on Friday, November 30, 2012 , lead other Nigerian acts including  Femi Kuti, Flavour and Sir Shina Peters to perform at this year’s Top10mics concert, holding at the exquisite Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This is coming up less than a week after the pop giants announced recording a collabo.
The Top10mics concert which is in its sophomore year is being organised by entertainment powerhouse, Koga Studios. The concert will have ace humorist Bright Okpocha alias BasketMouth as its host. The presenter of the popular TV show, Big Friday, will reel out rib cracking jokes to fans.

*Tu Face-and-D’banj

The concert’s maiden edition held last year at the expansive Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). Top music acts  which headlined the show last year were 2face, MI, P Square, Femi Kuti, Mocheddah, Obesere, Duncan Mighty, Wizkid, Eldee and Sir Shina Peters.
Speaking on the artistes that will be performing at this year’s concert, Koga’s spokesman, said ‘’the choice of 2face Idibia, D’banj, Flavour, Femi Kuti and Sir Shina Peters cannot be faulted as these acts are very successful in their genres of music, picking them was a stroll in the park.’’
Meanwhile, at a Beat FM interview last weekend, 2face and D’banj disclosed that they have already shot a video of their new song titled ‘Feeling good’ which is produced Don Jazzy. The  heavyweight musicians sang some snippets, raising anticipation for its release.
They duo once hinted about the possibility of their recording a collabo. Both artistes have had a busy year so far. 2face released his fifth solo album ‘Away and Beyond‘ and has been on tour in the US and UK. He also tied the knot with long-standing girlfriend, Annie Macaulay after a surprise proposal on Valentine’s Day.
D’banj, on the other hand, made headlines for months after his break-up with former partner, Don Jazzy. He successfully broke into the UK market under his G.O.O.D Music/Mercury Records record-distribution deal with his monster hit single ‘Oliver’. He is scheduled to release his fourth album ‘Mr Endowed’ soonest

D’banj denies Illuminati affiliation

…condemns gruesome murder of 4 Uniport students
Following accusations that D’banj is a member of the world’s most powerful secret society, Illuminati, the Kokomaster has now come out to clear the air.
He denied being a member of Illuminati, and claimed that the relationship he had with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music, is nothing but an official one.

d’banj

He made this open declaration during an interview on the ‘Morning Show’ on the BEAT 99.9 FM. The rumour of D’banj having joined the Illuminati went viral early this year, when he broke up with his Nigerian business partner, Don Jazzy for a juicy contract with Kanye West.
Meanwhile, D’banj being UN’s Ambassador For Peace, has condemned the ruthless murder of 4 Uniport students last week.
In a statement issued and signed by him, he says he’s still in shock and asks for such inhumane acts to be nipped in the bud.
“Four young men, all undergraduates, brimming with great dreams, unfulfilled aspirations and a promising future were killed. To express the depth of my pain and shock at their murder is impossible. And understanding how events could have degenerated to this level is truthfully beyond me.

The many lies about Nuella Njubigbo

Although her journey into the Nigerian movie industry has been one of a mixed bag of blessings and woes, yet the  star actress, Nuella Njubigbo has remained one of the busiest actresses in Nollywood at the moment.
“The Desperate Prince”, “Money Never Sleeps” and “Royal Crisis” lead actress has had to endure countless lies and rumours that almost ruined her blossoming  career.

Nuella Njubigbo

Not long ago,  she was accused of dating former  governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, when in actual fact she has never met the ex-governor before now.
As if that was not enough, few months ago, the internet was awash with stories of  her being pregnant for a popular movie director, Tchidi Chikere.  But several months after, there is no baby born or sign of pregnancy making mockery of those who have made it their specialty to fabricate lies about the actress.
Also, only recently it was rumoured that she was having a sizzling  affair with a certain footballer in Russia.
However, reacting on behalf of the fair-complexioned actress, for the first time ever, her  publicist, Prestige Platform, said it is not ready to join issues with the distractors of its client.
According to the PR company,  “if you notice, the fastest growing actress in Nollywood at the moment is Nuella Njubigbo. So we are not surprised that some people have made it their hobbies to manufacture lies about our client.”
“They can keep doing what they are doing but our client will not be distracted. She recently finished  a movie project in Festac where she played the lead. She has been busy acting from east to west, even outside the country. She will continue to do her job and to be a role model that she is and, not disappoint her fans and family and with support and prayers from her fans she will end the year on a high note”
This we found out to be another product of idle minds. On the constant lie and manipulations against our client, we will not join issues with distractors.” Njubigbo’s publicist declared.
A graduate of Imo State University, Njubigbo who started her journey into the movie industry as a script writer has been a constant victim of bad press since her debut in Nollywood few years ago.

Why I married my Oyinbo husband – Ashionye

Ashionye Ugboh-Raccah is a talented singer and actress. Asides establishing a career in music, she has had good shots at acting featuring in M-net’s produced Doctor’s Quaters and Tinsel and later, Lilian Amah’s Jungle Ride which fetched her an AMAA nomination for Most Promising actress.
Recently, she concluded production of her gender inspired movie titled Journey to Self, where she is using the medium to denounce the prevailing  ill-treatment that is often meted to the women in the society. In this interview, Ashionye talks about the project, her acting career and what binds her together with her oyinbo husband. Enjoy!!!

Ashionye

Naija pop star David Adeleke aka Davido just acquired a brand new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro car

Now this is serious. This young pop star David Adeleke aka Davido just completed his 140million Naira mansion here in Lagos. Like say that one no do, He just bought a brand new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Car with a whooping sum of 6Million naira!!!!!!!! chai.... shey they said this young dude is just 20? and he's a landlord? well lets raise the roof for the young star..... AWOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!.