Nigerian Mavin record boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, known professionally as Don Jazzy has bowed to pressure and put up a congratulatory message for his long time crush Rihanna over the arrival of her baby boy.
Following the news of Rihanna welcoming a baby with her rapper boyfriend, Don Jazzy made trends on Twitter.
Netizens mocked him that he has finally lost his longtime crush, while using several hilarious memes to portray his current mood.
It is no news that Don Jazzy for a long time yearned for a romantic relationship with Rihanna but all hope was collapsed after she got pregnant for A$AP Rocky
Don Jazzy who seemed obsessed with Rihanna created many loved-up photos of him and the singer and also a visit to the White House claiming he wants to pay Rihanna’s bride’s prize.
Amidst the congratulatory messages online, Don Jazzy took to his Instagram page to share a cute photo of Rihanna and her son.
Don Jazzy who seemed excited with the news wrote: “It’s a boy” accompanied by a dancing emoji.
While some of his followers hailed him for taking a bold step to congratulate Rihanna, others teased him that the baby looks like him.
iamkellyeazy wrote: “Why the pinkin come resemble Don Jazzy”
official_ikechukwu wrote: “Keep your head up bro”
dbillions12 wrote: “Congratulations, baba donjazzy na ur first love be that so… It’s a boy”
fearlexfantaziz wrote: “He resemble Don J am I right”
Auditions have commenced for season seven of the popular reality tv show, Big Brother Naija as eligible Nigerians have been called to participate in the auditioning process.
The announcement of the auditioning for the BB Naija Season 7 which commenced on Sunday, 15th May, 2022 was done on the official Twitter page of the reality TV show.
Naija News reports the auditions close on May 30, 2022.
Announcing the commencement of auditions, the organizers wrote: “Biggie is calling you back home.
“#BBNaija Season 7 auditions are officially open, are you the next Efe, Miracle, Mercy, Laycon or Whitemoney?
“This is your time to show Biggie what you’re all about”
1. Log on to the audition website by clicking on this link and follow the instructions.
2. Create a profile on the site by filling in the form.
3. Upload a three-minute video explaining why you should be chosen including who you are, how you grew up, likes, dislikes, and unique things about you.
4. Finish by submitting your video.
Watch the official video below.
Biggie is calling you back home 🙌🏾#BBNaija Season 7 auditions are officially open, are you the next Efe, Miracle, Mercy, Laycon or Whitemoney?
This is your time to show Biggie what you’re all about 😉 audition here: https://t.co/0bTxRmotUw
Nigerian comedian cum filmmaker Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has revealed why he’s currently at loggerheads with his colleague Basketmouth.
This comes after a curious fan asked Ay if he was having any issues with the comedian cum singer.
Responding, AY said there are no issues between him and Basketmouth noting that people having unnecessary issues sometimes pay with being progressive in life.
According to AY, his colleague Basketmouth has been battling an uncontrollable superiority complex for a long time.
The father of two who seemed not comfortable with the character of Basketmouth added that avoiding his incessant childishness became necessary for his own sanity.
When pressed further if they do not talk to each other, AY said people only talk to those who want to talk to them.
He said: “I don’t have issues with him. But people having unnecessary issues sometimes pay for being progressive. He has been battling with an uncontrollable superiority complex for the longest. So avoiding his incessant childishness only became necessary for my own sanity. We only talk to those who want to talk to us. Does this make sense?”
A cultural documentary, “Bigger Than Africa” featuring some foremost and prominent Yoruba culture enthusiasts and traditional leaders which include, the Ooni of Ife, the Alaafin of Oyo, the Alaketu of Ketu, King of Port Novo, President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof Wole Soyinka, Prof. Wande Abimbola, Chief Mrs. Nike Okundaye, Fayemi Elebuibon, Femi Kuti amongst others, is set to debut on Friday, May 13, 2022 on global streaming platform, Netflix.
The documentary produced by Motherland Productions is directed by Nigerian born Los Angeles based filmmaker, Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye, who is also the founder of Motherland Productions USA.
The well researched documentary will expose the international audience to the historical influence of Yoruba culture and how it transcends continents and connects the Black diaspora.
Film synopsis:
“When the Slave ships docked in North America, Brazil and the Caribbean, hundreds of cultures, traditions, and religions landed with Africans on board. One transcended slavery beyond imagination to remain alive till this day in the new world; the culture of the Yoruba’s.”
In this regard, Bigger Than Africa Documents the journey of enslaved Africans through the lens of the Yoruba culture of West Africa. This historical documentary takes you through 6 countries, Brazil, Cuba, Nigeria, Trinidad & Tobago, The Republic of Benin and The United States.
“I hope it becomes a unifying documentary for all people of African descent irrespective of their countries. It’s a film that uniquely tells the stories of our commonalities rather than our differences.” Said the director of the film, Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye.
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye is described as an artist with eyes for detail and a passion for perfection. A product of the Los Angeles Film School Hollywood,
Bigger Than Africa is his first feature documentary and the film has screened at film festivals Worldwide winning multiple awards & earning prestigious screening invitations from venues like The United Nations and The Schomburg Center for Research on Black Culture amongst others.
The film is distributed by KAP Film with the participation of the New York based Management Agency EGMNY.
FILM AWARDS
• Charlotte Black Film Festival 2019 – Winner Best Documentary
• Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2018 – Winner Best Diaspora Documentary
• International Houston Black Film Festival 2019 – Winner Best Documentary
• AFI World Peace Initiative Cannes 2019 – Best Feature Documentary
• AFI World Peace Initiative Cannes 2019 – Best Documentary in cultural presentation
• Festivals International du Film Panafricain de Cannes 2019 – Winner Jury Special Mentioned
• African Movie Academy Awards 2018 – Best Documentary Nominations
• The African Film Festival TAFF Dallas 2019 – Winner Best Indigenous Documentary
• Africa World Film Festival Detroit 2018 – Best Documentary 2nd Place.
• Montreal International Black Film Festival 2018 – Best Documentary Nomination
Contact details:
Instagram: motherland production
Email: info@motherlandproductions.com
One of the celebrated faces in the entertainment world, Actress Juliet Ibrahim has opened up on a terrible experience she underwent in the hands of her ex.
The fun-loving and down-to-earth, Ghanaian actress who is very popular in Nollywood shared her ordeal with an abusive partner in a a chat with media personalty, Chude Jideonwo.
The actress cum producer narrated how her ex-lover would often force his way with her and lock her in for days.
She, however, did not reveal the identity of her former lover. “I told him what he did was rape and he said but we were in a relationship,” the Ghanaian actress said.
“But was I ready, that was the question, did I say I was in the mood? I kept saying no, stop it, stop it, you pin me down and you’re doing whatever you wanted to do and you’re smiling saying don’t worry. And you’re kissing whilst I’m crying, that means you’re a rapist and I had to leave that relationship. I fought my way out of that relationship because he even locked me up in his house for days until my sister Sonia came to find me.
“I was scared, uncertain of what to do because this guy was huge and taller than me. He can raise you above the wall. And just imagine that it was every day. Every day, he wanted to do something. That is rape. You’re naive. Who do you go and tell? Who would come and fight for you? But ladies you can report it now, go and report. If your husband is forcing you to do when you’re not in the mood it is rape and I tell these men that you cannot force a woman,” she said.
Award winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has been blessed by a female fan underwear as he performed at his ‘One Night In Space’ concert in Madison Square Garden, New York.
The Afrobeat singer is seen holding a red brassiere as he performs in the concert.
He goes ahead to thank the fan who gave it to him while asking that they give him more of their lingerie.
Accepting his demands, some female fans went ahead to hand him more brassiere.
Burna Boy is the first Nigerian artiste to headline New York’s prestigious Madison Square Garden which has a seating capacity of 20,789.
Burna recently opened up on the reason he believes no woman is capable of loving him.
The singer expressed his love for his grandmother via his Twitter account maintaining that she is the reason he believes no woman is capable of loving him.
“She’s the reason I don’t believe any girl loves me.
“My Everything!! She is probably the reason I don’t believe any girl loves me. I know what true love feels like.. Grandma’s Love,” he wrote in a tweet.
Veteran Nigerian Highlife musician, Orlando Julius Olusanya Ekemode, better known as Orlando Julius, has died.
It was gathered that the saxophonist, who hailed from Ijebu Ijesha in Osun state, died at 3am on Friday at the age of 79 years.
His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by the Managing Director of Evergreen Music, Bimbo Esho.
Esho wrote: “Bimbo Daddy Has Passed On…
“This was the message I stumbled on waking up at exactly 3am to peruse my watsapp page. It was a message sent in to me by Orlando Julius beautiful and supportive wife Lady Latoya.
“Orlando Julius a native of Ijebu Ijesha succumbed to the cold hands of death and breathed his last few hours ago at the age of 79.
“We shall miss one of Nigeria’s fathers of Afro/Highlife Music, a gentleman and a fine Saxophonist.
“May daddy Orlando Julius soul journey well. To the entire Ekemode family may God give you the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.”
Orlando Julius was a veteran internationally recorgnised Highlife singer.
He will be remembered for many of his hits songs among which is Jagur Nana, Ololufe, too mention a few.
Sensational Afro-pop singer, Mamah Stanley Emeka popularly known as Nedro (D Fireboy), is currently warming up to grace this month’s edition of Unique Celebrity Nite (UCN) as a special guest. The multi-talented singer will be hosted alongside crew members of 03 Media, a top notch entertainment outfit.
Unique Celebrity Nite is a night of complete entertainment package where Nigeria’s finest talents from all walks of life are celebrated every last Wednesday of the month. It will hold on 27 April, 2022.
The monthly event is hosted by Unique Gentlemen’s Club, located at 37, Ogundana Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja-Lagos.
Speaking on the choice of Nedro and 03 Media Crew as the special guest of UCN, the Chairman, Mr Tony Ojo, said the honour is overdue.
“At UCN, we strictly celebrate unique people, who have broken barriers and carved a niche for themselves. Nedro perfectly fits into this category because we have been monitoring his progress over the years. He’s a unique and outstanding talent.
“On the other hand, we are all aware of the exploits of 03 Media Inc. an entertainment company that has effortlessly promoted Nigerian culture and artistes all over the world. Many A-list artistes have benefited from their international tours. It’s payback time for their hard work and diligence,” Mr Ojo said.
Nedro can simply be described as a complete entertainer. With his excellent vocal ability, electrifying stage craft and appealing physique, he is definitely a star to behold.
He has performed on big stages within and outside the shores of Nigeria and has worked with the likes of Patoranking, Skuki, Tosyn Bucknor (now late) N6 and DJ Secxy to mention a few.
Nollywood star, Funke Akindele-Bello has opened up on the reason she keeps her sons’ faces hidden.
Speaking in a recent interview on TVC, the actress stated that she wants her children to live their own lives without the public judging them by the standard of their parents.
She maintained that when they become adults they can decide to show their faces to the world but as children, she would rather keep their faces hidden and protected.
She said: “Don’t you see my home? Don’t you see my husband? Don’t you see the back of my children?
“How is that one private? The children’s face is that what you are trying to say? No.
“When they are old enough, they should show their faces if they want to. But for now, I don’t want them to show their faces. I want them to have their lives and enjoy it.
“Their dad and I are already in the public eye. They are children, don’t forget. They are children They are vulnerable so you have to just keep them away, keep them safe.
“Let them go to school, let them enjoy their lives without “Ah!” that’s Jenifa’s son. That’s JJC’s son. Ah see his leg, see his face” Leave them private!”
