9ice’s Manager harrasses Reporter

Oladehinde Fajana, the gentleman who manages singer 9ice could not hold back himself when he spotted E-24/7 reporter Odu Black, yesterday at a popular hangout in Lagos.

Fajana, popularly called Mode F, told friends Mr Black, who anchors ‘The Reporter’ column in E-24/7, had written a lot of ‘damaging’ articles about him and 9ice in the journal.

In 2010, E-24/7 ran series of cover stories on 9ice and his many controversies – especially the issues of his separation from Toni Payne, his online and offline battles with Ruggedman, and all the drama with his producer ID Cabasa and other Coded Tunes acts.

But the magazine, owned by Biodun Kupoluyi was not alone in the reports. Many newspapers and magazines dedicated generous space to 9ice in 2010 – mostly for reasons other than his music.

When Black accompanied his boss to a meeting of contemporary artistes at ‘The Place’ yesterday January 31, he could not have expected the embarrassment that met him.

‘I walked up to greet someone whom Dehinde was having a conversation with, and I greeted him too, so it won’t look like I ignored him, and he started pushing me; saying I wrote damaging stories about 9ice’, Black, who was close to tears, told a fellow journalist.

‘He wanted to beat me. He kept pushing me!’, Odu says.

Eye witnesses say the young reporter was harassed by security as his boss and other colleagues took offense and lashed out at Fajana.

‘They’ve suddenly forgotten where they’re coming from’, E-24/7 Publisher Kupoluyi said during the incident.

‘Only a thug would act like that’, a Punch Newspaper correspondent tells us. ‘Only a thug. I mean, if you find a report malicious or damaging. Do a rejoinder; go to court, or call the attention of the editors. Don’t go about showing how much muscle you have or threatening to beat up reporters’

Our sources say Fajana and Odu Black had a relationship prior to now; and that the outburst could have been a result of other issues both parties know about but might be unwilling to share with third parties.

‘I do not see this as a case of artiste manager fighting with a reporter. I know they used to be friends and Odu used to roll with both 9ice and Hman. So I’m sure there’s more to this than meets the eyes’, an artiste who is close to both parties tells us.

However, after the uproar had been calmed, ID Cabasa had a private talk with the Black and Kupoluyi – the producer was obviously sorry for what 9ice’s right-hand man had done, and he apologised profusely…
            courtesy -nigeriafilms.com
 

Fathia Balogun set to Walk down the Aisle Again

After very messy divorced with Yoruba actor cum producer, Saheed Balogun, Fathia Balogun has found love agaın and is set for the altar and is expected to be tying the nuptial knot on May 21, 2011. The intending groom, whose identity is still shrouded in secrecy, has proposed marriage with an expensive engagement rıng.

Sikiratu Sindodo pray for quick Recovery

The popular Light skinned Yoruba actress, Tayo Odueke popularly called Sikiratu Sindodo, have ruened to the church to pray hard for her recovery. She has been ill for over four months. She was admitted and been taken care of at a private ward in Lagos University Teaching Hosiptal where she is undergoing treatment for what doctor can’t seem to rightly diagnose. The pretty actress is said to have lost her weight extremely with very darkened skin and movement of her arms and leg restricted.
   Doctors insist she is suffering from chronic ulcer and liver problem. After months of trying conventional medicine and failing, her family his calling on well wishers to pray for the actress. Her family also decided to seek spiritual help as they invited two spiritualist to see her at her ward for a solution. Both spiritualist insist it is a spiritual attack which is caused by self misfortune.
  Expenses on treatment for her ailment is on steady increase. Speculations have been raised about the self misfortune spiritualist informed about. The actress killed a one year old baby in 2009 in an accident but the family of the baby didn’t press charges after she pleaded and her affair with NURTW Boss where she is informed to have turned arrogant and was offensive to every other women in the NURTW boss’ life – NURTW Boss MC Oluomo has four wives. A week after her accident where she killed the baby, she was spotted partying allegedly showing no remorse at the death she caused – it is speculated that she is been attacked by family of the one year old baby who have really not forgiven her or one of the women She is reported to have fought with to win the affection of her man.

Actress NKIRU SYLVANUS In Sizzling Romance With Musician Asha!

Nkiru and Asha

 

After her relationship with Club owner, Frank, the actress,  Nkiru is now in hot romance with the singer Asha Gangali. Wakapass reviewed that Asha and Nkiru met in 2006 on the set of his musical video and they have been in an under-g relationship ever since.We also had he wrote her a love song and from the ways things are going he is likely to propose to her on valentines day 2011 and even though he has been celibate for a year and a half he might break the record on valentines day as well after the proposal. Their relationship has been based on pure love and no sex.he is however madly in love with Nkiru and she has so far returned his affections''.

 Asha used to live in America but has relocated to Lagos.  The singer who has a talent agency called 'roc da mic' is from a very wealthy family but they are very low key and do not flaunt their wealth''.

  however, the Glo Ambassador  Nkiru Sylvanus, no doubt, is a gentle-nature actress. Her many roles she played in the past all presented her in the good light of her fans, this is why, she was rated number one Igbo actress a couple of years back in Enugu.
  It was also reported that the sultry actress was in a relationship with Lagos big boy, Frank who runs an exotic nightclub called Q Club on Allen Avenue, opposite Oshophy Plaza, Ikeja Lagos.

Their relationship, according to information started some years back when Frank freshly came back from the United States of America. The two Igbo estranged lovers, we were told, met in one of his club nights and their affair was fully solidified when Chinedu Ikediese a.k.a. Aki threw a birthday for his lover who later dumped him. Having convincingly satisfied with Frank's sense of approach that night, Nkiru who has spent all her life in the East, we learnt, later returned to Lagos to spend some flighty nights with the Igbo big boy who is also a car merchant.

Their love nest, reliable source squealed, was at a particular joint in Ogundana area of Lagos called V’s Guest House and the two love birds were said to have spent quite some nights together in the hotel enjoying themselves to the fullest of their secret love affair.

Agbani Darego in the February 2011 Issue of Essence Magazine

  Former Miss world, Agbani Darego is definitely back on track. It’s great to see that ten years later, Agbani’s still making her mark. Agbani Darego is a Nigerian model, best known as the first black African Miss World. We are so proud of Africa’s first Miss World,  as she dazzled the pages of the Beauty column of this month’s issue of one of America's leading magazines, Essence Magazine. 

   The beauty queen comes from Abonnema, Rivers, longed to be a model since she was a teenager and her modeling career started when she competed in the M-Net Face of Africa competition. Although she did not make it past the first round, Darego continued her modeling pursuits and in 2001 was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria . Also in 2001, she represented Nigeria in the Miss Universe competition, held in Puerto Rico, where she placed among the top 10 semi-finalists and finished seventh. Notably, she was the only black semi-finalist that year. Darego was eventually crowned Miss World in 2001, beating Miss Scotland and Miss Aruba in the final round.

     After her victory, Darego left the University of Port Harcourt, where she was studying Computer Science, and is now studying Psychology at New York University. She is currently signed to Ford Models in New York.   The theme of the beauty article is “Get Sexy & Smooth“. The beauty feature focuses on keeping your skin healthy and vibrant even during the harsh winter months.

Omobola Adepero Fadina launches Leadingbeauty retailer shop and makeup line Blush

BLUSH is a     leading beauty retailer offering    the    best    cosmetics, skin     care,   
  Makeup,    fragrance    &     perfume,     hair     and     beauty    products.     We     also      operate    a    professional    beauty hair    salon    and    operate    from    retail     address    at 1388    Tiamiyu    Savage    Victoria Island    Lagos.   
      BLUSH     is    known     its     unique     retail    concept,     which      is rooted    in    its    distinctive store    design,     the     beauty     expertise     of its expert    sales    consultants    and,    most importantly,    its unparalleled combination   of    classic    and    emerging    brands    including    Aromatherapy Associates,    Frederic,      Fekkai,    OPI,                  Jane    Carter,    Mizani, Ojon Hair products,     Denman     Brushes,     Lippmann,    Nail    Collection,     Moroccan Oil and Sensual    Collection    by    Mink    Hair    and    Blush’s     own private     label.   
BLUSH    first    arrived    on the      beauty     scene    in Nigeria     in     2009 with its first    retail    popup    store     created     to     fill     a     void     in    the    market of    simple,    flattering    and    wearable    makeup    that    is    readily    available.
    Blush’s unique approach    to    beauty has    been    a    long-­‐awaited    gift    for both    women    and    men.    Presently     in     Nigeria there    are    no options of quality,    luxurious    coupled with      affordability and      this      is      what      sets     us      apart      from      the      rest.      We     offer beauty solutions application      tips      and      product      suggestions.            
Omobola Adepero Fadina founded BLUSH in 2009,     She      holds a BA (Hons)       degree      in     Business      Administration     from      Brunel      University      London.      Omobola      has      over       10      years     experience      in      the      Investment      Banking      Sector.      Her      inspiration     to     start     the       Blush      range      of      cosmetics      came      from     playing      with      beauty      products      from      her      mother’s       dresser      while     growing      up     as      a      child.      Her      passion      for      beauty      is     undeniable,      as      she      has       gone      through      great      lengths      to     perfect      her      knowledge      of      beauty,      which      has      lead      to     the      creation      of      her      own      range      and      an      exciting      beauty      boutique".   
 

     

  

Naomi Campbell Pose Naked on GQ magazine cover

Naomi Campbell’s life on the runway has pretty much come to an end so, it seems that the only thing that continues to give her a rush is… posing nude on the cover of any magazine that wants to see her goods. On the upcoming issue of GQ in the UK, Naomi Campbell is doing what she does best… besides assaulting people with cell phones, posing the camera—-

CITY PEOPLE HOSTS FASHION AND PARTY MAKERS FAIR

Details of what to expect at the valentine event...
All roads will lead to the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos from Friday  11 February to Sunday 13 February 2011  when City People presents its Fashion & Party Makers Fair.

All roads will lead to the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos from Friday 11 February to Sunday 13 February 2011 when City People presents its FASHION & PARTY MAKERS FAIR.It’s going to be a gathering of Event Planners, Caters, Photographers, Bridal Houses, Make-up artists, Fashion Accessories, Food Sellers, Boutiques, Florists, Cake Designers, Book Sellers and other kinds of business under one roof. The aim of the exhibition is to allow people to come shop for their valentine gifts at rock bottom prices. In this report, City People Fashion Editor, BOLA AKINBOADE brings to you some of the things to expect at this 3- day fair.

ABOUT THE FAIR
The City People Fashion and Party Makers Fair is going to be a major exhibition which will display trends in the Fashion, Beauty and Event Industry. A unique event organized by the City People Media Group will hold at the National Museum, Lagos from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 February, 2011. The exhibition brings together Event Planners, Caters, Photographers, Bridal Houses, Make-up artists, Fashion Accessories, Food Sellers, Boutiques, Florists, Cake Designers, Book Sellers and other kinds of business under one roof. The exhibition provide the opportunity to the participants to present their services and products in one place to their future customers, and generally to create useful business contacts. And it also allow the general public to get the special valentine gifts and offers at the lowest rates.

CHOICE OF VENUE
The 3 days exhibition will be taking place at the premises of the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. This event promises to big in all ramifications; that is why the organizers had to look for a venue that will be suitable for the plans and arrangement made towards the success of this event. The National Museum occupies a prime position on Lagos Island in the centre of the city. It one venue that has hosted many major exhibition and events in recent time. It has an exciting and unprecedented platform for exhibitions. It is well equipped with facilities that will make any event comfortable and convenient, some of which include good parking space, spacious premises and a host of others. It is also easily accessible irrespective of where you are coming from.

WHAT THE EXHIBITORS STAND TO GAIN
The City People Fashion and Party Makers Fair is the perfect place to showcase your products and services to a wide range of people. The exhibitors stands to get a lot of benefits by been part of this event, some of this include increase in the company profile and customer base, generating leads, meeting with prospective customers, building new and existing relationships with customers, high profile exposure, free write-up of company profile in the City People Weekly, opportunity to showcase their latest collection to any array of guests amongst other things.

A GRAND OPENING CEREMONY
The fair which will be kicking off on Friday February 11, 2011 will be declared opened by a special guest of honor. It will also attracts a lot of celebrities from all walks of life from captain of industry, models, beauty queens, top society women who will also be playing major roles at the event.

MINI SHOWS PER DAY
At every evening during the exhibition, there is going to be a mini show where the exhibitors will showcased the new look of their collection to a vast array of guests. Some of the latest trend in the fashion, beauty and industry will be paraded on the runway. The show segment is designed to be fun and inspiring with a touch of glamour. So, a visit to the City People Fashion and Party Makers fair is an absolute must for anybody planning to have a special treats during this valentine season.

LOADS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Apart from the mini shows, there will be also be loads of other side attractions to keep the atmosphere interesting and bubbling all through the 3 days. Some of these include free tasters, trials, live performances, bubbly, give-away amongst other things.

LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE
Since the organizers made their intention known to host this event, there has been different calls rolling in as interested exhibitors have started showing their interest to be part of this occasion. The organizers are giving the stand out at a lower rate of N20,000, to give room for more exhibitors to be part of this. This is because City People Media group is one organization that is know for supporting a lot of business organizations and has played a major role in supporting the fashion and beauty industry. Interested participants should call Bola on 08056505285 or Tayo on 08033866181

Nollywood Actress, Susan Peters featured in International Afro American Magazine, Black Beauty And Hair.

Nollywood Actress, Susan Peters, is the first Nigerian and Nollywood actress to be featured in Black Beauty And Hair Magazine (February/March issue, 2011). Her management, E4 PR, is particularly pleased about this achievement, as many of you know how difficult it is to get a feature in an international magazine like this, which is in the same league as Ebony, Pride, etc, which usually feature international Afro American stars like Halle Berry, Iman, Beyonce, Naomi Campbell et al.

Styl-Plus Ft Jesse Jagz – On the Dance Floor

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Styl Plus is back this year with a fresh track featring Choc City’s Jesse Jagz. This is the follow up single to their last album “Unbreakable” which performed less than expected from them.

Arise Magazine to Organize its Own Fashion Week in Lagos

Arise Magazine will launch its very own fashion week next by March:

They say, “The magazine will launch the event by inviting 50 of the biggest African designers to Lagos, Nigeria. The best of the group will be flown to New York for the first ever Arise Fashion Gala.” The designers list has not yet been revealed, but we should be hearing about them shortly.
Looks like I’ll be adding another country to my Fashion Week circuit.

2011 Oscar Nominations: The King's Speech Takes the Lead

The Oscar nominations are here! This morning, actress Mo'nique joined Academy president Tom Sherak to reveal this year's Oscar nominees in LA. There were a lot of nominees that were expected, but also a few surprises! The King's Speech and The Social Network have been dominating award season, and it's no different for the Academy Awards, but plenty of other films received lots of love this morning, like Winter's Bone, True Grit and Toy Story 3, which all made it into the 10-film best picture category.

Naturally, not everyone can get a nomination, so there were a few of my favorites shut out (like Ryan Gosling and Andrew Garfield). In any case, you can watch the live announcements right now, and to see the full list, just read more.
BEST PICTURE
The King's Speech
127 Hours
Black Swan
The Social Network
Toy Story 3
True Grit
Winter's Bone
Inception
The Kids Are All Right
The Fighter

BEST DIRECTOR
Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan
David Fincher, The Social Network
Tom Hooper, The King's Speech
David O. Russell, The Fighter
Joel and Ethan Coen, True Grit
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Amy Adams, The Fighter
Helena Bonham Carter, The King's Speech
Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
John Hawkes, Winter's Bone
Christian Bale, The Fighter
Jeremy Renner, The Town
Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush, The King's Speech
BEST ACTRESS
Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
Jennifer Lawrence, Winter's Bone
Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole
Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine
BEST ACTOR
Javier Bardem, Biutiful
Jeff Bridges, True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network
Colin Firth, The King's Speech
James Franco, 127 Hours
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Another Year, Mike Leigh
The Fighter, Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, and Keith Dorrington
Inception, Christopher Nolan
The Kids Are All Right, Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg
The King's Speech, David Seidler
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
127 Hours, Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy
The Social Network, Aaron Sorkin
Toy Story 3, Michael Arndt, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich
True Grit, Joel and Ethan Coen
Winter's Bone, Debra Granik and Anne Rossellini
BEST FOREIGN FILM
Biutiful
Dogtooth
In a Better World
Incendies
Outside the Law

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
How to Train Your Dragon
The Illusionist
Toy Story 3
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION
Alice in Wonderland
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Inception
The King's Speech
True Grit
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
Black Swan
Inception
The King’s Speech
The Social Network
True Grit
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN
Alice in Wonderland
I Am Love
The King's Speech
The Tempest
True Grit
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Gasland
Inside Job
Restrepo
Waste Land
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT
Killing in the Name
Poster Girl
Strangers No More
Sun Come Up
The Warriors of Qiugang
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM EDITING
Andrew Weisblum, Black Swan
Pamela Martin, The Fighter
Tariq Anwar, The King's Speech
Jon Harris, 127 Hours
Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter, The Social Network
ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP
Adrien Morot, Barney's Version
Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng, The Way Back
Rick Baker and Dave Elsey, The Wolfman
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
John Powell, How to Train Your Dragon
Hans Zimmer, Inception
Alexandre Desplat, The King's Speech
A.R. Rahman, 127 Hours
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
“Coming Home” from Country Strong, Music and Lyric by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey
“I See the Light” from Tangled, Music by Alan Menken Lyric by Glenn Slater
“If I Rise” from 127 Hours, Music by A.R. Rahman Lyric by Dido and Rollo Armstrong
“We Belong Together” from Toy Story 3, Music and Lyric by Randy Newman
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Day & Night
The Gruffalo
Let's Pollute
The Lost Thing
Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)
BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
The Confession
The Crush
God of Love
Na Wewe
Wish 143
ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING
Inception
Toy Story 3
Tron: Legacy
True Grit
Unstoppable
ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND MIXING
Inception
The King’s Speech
Salt
The Social Network
True Grit
ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS
Alice in Wonderland
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Hereafter
Inception
Iron Man 2

 however,  moviefone.com predicted these.... lets hope they win though
Oscar Nominations 2011 List

BEST PICTURE

We Predict:
'Black Swan'
'The Fighter'
'Inception'
'The Kids Are All Right'
'The King's Speech'
'The Social Network'
'The Town'
'Toy Story 3'
'True Grit'
'Winter's Bone'

Commentary: After winning practically every award in its path, 'The Social Network' is a lock for a nomination, and will probably win Best Picture, as well. The only film standing in its way is 'The King's Speech,' which just made an impressive showing at the BAFTA nominations and is classic Oscar bait.

Meanwhile, fan favorites 'Black Swan,' 'Inception' and 'The Fighter' are also sure-bets for nominations, but will have better luck chasing Oscar gold in the acting and technical categories.

As for the remaining slots, we think voters will make room for a wide variety of movies, just like they did last year with 'The Blind Side,' 'District 9' and 'A Serious Man.' If that's the case, expect nominations for movies like 'The Town' and 'Winter's Bone.'


BEST DIRECTOR

We Predict:
Darren Aronofsky, 'Black Swan'
David Fincher, 'The Social Network'
Tom Hooper, 'The King's Speech'
Christopher Nolan, 'Inception'
David O'Russell, 'The Fighter'

Possible spoilers: Joel and Ethan Coen, 'True Grit'; Mike Leigh, 'Another Year'; Roman Polanski, 'The Ghost Writer'; Danny Boyle, '127 Hours'

Commentary:: The Academy often likes to pull a surprise here (think David Lynch in 2001, or Mike Leigh in 2004). If that happens, we could see nominations for anyone from the Coen brothers, who released their most successful movie to date this year ('True Grit') to Academy favorite Roman Polanski, who received high praise for his work in 'The Ghost Writer.' But since our predicted five was nominated by both the Golden Globes and the Directors Guild of America, we think this will be the final lineup.

BEST ACTOR

We Predict:
Jeff Bridges, 'True Grit'
Robert Duvall, 'Get Low'
Jesse Eisenberg, 'The Social Network'
Colin Firth, 'The King's Speech'
James Franco, '127 Hours'

Possible spoilers: Ryan Gosling, 'Blue Valentine'; Mark Wahlberg, 'The Fighter'; Javier Bardem, Biutiful

Commentary: Eisenberg, Firth and Franco have received all of the major precusor nominations (BFCA, BAFTA, Golden Globes and SAG), which means they're locked for nominations. The remaining two slots, however, are a bit up in the air. Voters almost always nominate an actor over 50 in this category, which is good news for contenders like Bridges and Duvall. But their precursor nominations have been spotty at best, so there's a chance that under-the-radar contenders like Gosling or even Wahlberg could sneak in at the last minute.

BEST ACTRESS

We Predict:
Annette Bening, 'The Kids Are All Right'
Nicole Kidman, 'Rabbit Hole'
Jennifer Lawrence, 'Winter's Bone'
Natalie Portman, 'Black Swan'
Hailee Steinfeld, 'True Grit'

Possible spoilers: Lesley Manville, 'Another Year'; Michelle Williams, 'Blue Valentine'; Julianne Moore, 'The Kids Are All Right'; Noomi Rapace, 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'; Hilary Swank, 'Conviction'

Commentary: Golden Globe winners Annette Bening and Natalie Portman are locks for nominations -- as is Jennifer Lawrence for her well-received turn in the critically acclaimed indie 'Winter's Bone.'

Beyond that, things start to get a little tricky. There are still seven actresses competing for the final two slots, and any one of them could make it. But when the dust settles, we think we'll see nominations for Nicole Kidman, whose comeback performance in 'Rabbit Hole' was raved by critics, and, in a surprise, Hailee Steinfeld for 'True Grit.' Sure, she's being campaigned in Supporting Actress, but that hasn't stopped the Academy from voting differently before. (See Keisha Castle Hughes in 2003, and Kate Winslet in 2008.)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR


We Predict:
Christian Bale, 'The Fighter'
Andrew Garfield, 'The Social Network'
Jeremy Renner, 'The Town'
Mark Ruffalo, 'The Kids Are All Right'
Geoffrey Rush, 'The King's Speech'

Possible spoilers: John Hawkes, 'Winter's Bone'; Sam Rockwell, 'Conviction'; Bill Murray, 'Get Low'

Commentary: This category seems to have fallen into place, with Christian Bale emerging as the frontrunner and likely Oscar winner and Geoffrey Rush as the runner-up. There's a chance that Andrew Garfield, Jeremy Renner and/or Mark Ruffalo could miss, but even the possible spoilers feel like longshots at this point.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

We Predict:
Amy Adams, 'The Fighter'
Helena Bonham Carter, 'The King's Speech'
Mila Kunis, 'Black Swan'
Melissa Leo, 'The Fighter'
Jacki Weaver, 'Animal Kingdom'

Possible spoilers: Hailee Steinfeld, 'True Grit'; Lesley Manville, 'Another Year'

Commentary: Look for a one-two punch from the 'Fighter' girls in this category, especially after Amy Adams and Melissa Leo dominated the precursors. Helena Bonham Carter is a safe bet as well, considering she co-stars in 'The Social Network's' only real challenger for Best Picture.

Mila Kunis remains a distant fourth, though we're expecting her to ride the 'Black Swan' wave all the way to the Kodak Theater. And if Hailee Steinfeld winds up in Best Actress, that will likely mean good news -- and a nomination -- for Jacki Weaver, who's already received a number of accolaids for her performance in 'Animal Kingdom.'


BEST DOCUMENTARY

We Predict:
'Exit Through the Gift Shop'
'Inside Job'
'Precious Life'
'Restrepo'
'Waiting for 'Superman''

Possible spoilers: 'Client 9'; 'Gasland'; 'The Tillman Story'

Commentary: This is a notoriously tricky category to predict, as the documentary branch often tends to vote against the popular grain. But of the 15 finalists, we can at least call 'Waiting for 'Superman'' a lock. Beyond that, our guess is as good as your's.

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

We Predict:
'How to Train Your Dragon'
'Tangled'
'Toy Story 3'

Commentary: Let's start with the obvious: 'Toy Story 3' will be nominated, and will win the Oscar in February. That's a done deal.

As for the runner-up slots, we think 'How to Train Your Dragon' is a lock, after wowing both critics and moviegoers. The third and final slot could go to a number of movies -- from 'Despicable Me' to 'The Illusionist' -- but we think voters will award 'Tangled' instead, given that it was a nice throwback to the days of 2-D animated Disney musicals.

D'banj featured Snoop Doog in Mr Endowed remix

          D'banj has added another badge to his profile. Though his hit single " Mr Endowed" was initially criticised, and later accepted by many, however, Dbanj stepped up the ladder has he featured Snoop Dogg in the remix. watch out. 9ja dey  try ooooo, we dey go higher by the day......

Mr Nigeria was shot and robbed

It was a horrible day for Mr. Nigeria 2010, Kenneth Okolie on the dusk of Tuesday, January 4, 2010 while driving along Festac road in Lagos, as unknown gun men ambushed him, robbed him off his jewelry and accessories worth N350, 000; and upon taking off shot at him seven times – burying 7 bullets inside his body.

Kenneth Okolie, Mr Nigeria 2010

On the night of Tuesday, January 4, 2010 while driving home, unknown gun men ambushed him and shot him severally after robbing him of his jewelry and accessories worth N350, 000.
Survivor Okolie who was rushed to the hospital on time by good Samaritans in the neighborhood recounted his ordeal to NET over the telephone; revealing that the doctors had already removed six bullets from his body.
‘I was driving on the street so I slowed down. All of a sudden some guys just came out from nowhere on a bike and on the side walk. I wanted to move but one of them just shot in the air so I had to come down slowly.
They took my chains, white gold, and wristwatch, wallet containing my complementary cards, ID card and ATM card but there was no money in the wallet. All the things they took from me amounted to N350, 000 or thereabout and I was trying to plead with them but they cursed in Yoruba language. I was shot seven times but six bullets have been removed already’, he tells us.
According to the model who also emerged as the second runner up at the Mr World contest in 2010, the robbers took to their heels when the residents of the area started screaming ‘ole’ (thief) – leaving him by his Prado jeep as he writhed in pain.
As at the time of filing this report, Mr Okolie was fast healing up at home upon his discharge from the hospital.
‘I can’t really stretch my head but I’m walking well with my legs. I’ve been discharged from the hospital but still receiving medications’, he adds.

Big Brother Africa Lanches Season 6

Big Brother Africa Season 6

The Naspers owned M-Net subscription-funded television channel in South Africa and proud organizers of the Big Brother Africa reality show are happy to announce the opening of applications for the Season 6 of the most watched reality show on the continent of Africa.
The search for new housemates from the 14 participating countries including: Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe is on. The audition dates in your countries are as follows: Zambia 07&08 march 2011, Tanzania 12,13, &14 march 2011, Malawi 11,12 &13 march 2011, Botswana 28 Feb&1 march, Ethiopia 28 Feb &1,2 march, Angola 3,4 & 5 march, South Africa 9,10 & 11 march, Nigeria 4,5,6 &7 march, Kenya 4 &5 march, Mozambique 8,9 & 10 march Zimbabwe 4,5 & 6 march Namabia 28 February &1 march Uganda 8,9 & 10 mar
Do you have what it takes to enter into the Big Brother Africa Season 6 competition? Do you have the game plan, skills and intellects to win the impressive US$200,000 cash prize? If you do, this is your chance…
Before you go any further please remember you have to be 21 years or older and applications closes on Feb 27, 2011.
Step 1: Download the BBA 2011 application form.
Step 2: Please read carefully the “Information for Applicants” section on the BBA 2011 Application Form.
Step 3: Please complete the application form and attach your photographs.
Step 4: Email the completed application form to BBA@endemol.co.za or drop it off at the following Multichoice offices across Africa:
Angola-Luanda, Botswana-Gaborone, Ethiopia–Addis Ababa, Ghana-Accra, Kenya-Nairobi, Malawi-Blantyre, Mozambique-Maputo, Namibia-Windhoek, Nigeria-Lagos, South Africa-Johannesburg, Tanzania-Dar es Salaam, Uganda-Kampala, Zambia-Lusaka, Zimbabwe-Harare
M-Net has also confirmed that the new season of BIG BROTHER AFRICA 6 begins on Sunday May 1, 2011 and once more the dedicated DStv channel 198 will be providing 24/7 live coverage for the 91 day duration of the series.