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Sunday, June 29, 2014
Don Jazzy doesn't think Tonto Dikeh's new song Suga Rush sounds like Dorobucci
Federal Government Hires A PR Firm For $1.2 million To Help In Boko Haram Fight
In the most ridiculous move ever, the Nigerian government has hired a Washington PR firm to help deal with the Boko Haram scourge.
Although the Nigerian government has been unable to contain the group’s string of attacks or bring home 270 schoolgirls the group abducted in April, it just inked a $1.2 million contract with DC powerhouse PR firm Levick to boost its perception around the world, the Hill reported.
Under the terms of the contract, the firm will try to put a shine on the image of President Goodluck Jonathan’s government, who is up for re-election in February.
The firm will seek to shape “the international and local media narrative” around Nigeria’s “efforts to find and safely return the girls abducted by the terrorist organization Boko Haram,” according to the contract.
The firm will help “mobilize international support in fighting Boko Haram as part of the greater war on terror.”
Additionally, the firm will publicize “President Goodluck Jonathan Administration’s past, present and future priority to foster transparency, democracy and the rule of law throughout Nigeria.”
The Nigerian government has already gotten some high-profile publicity that spotlighted its crisis — a tweet by First Lady Michelle Obama holding a sign with the hashtag “#Bring Back Our Girls.”
Jonathan cut short a trip to Equatorial Guinea for an African summit after a bomb blast in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Wednesday killed 21 people. Extremists kidnapped 91 more people over the weekend, the Associated Press reported.
Lanny Davis, an executive vice president at the firm, said, “For me, after talking to him, the priority for President Jonathan beyond any is finding and bringing home the girls.”
New York Magazine Criticizes President Jonathan
Criticism for President Goodluck Jonathan has come from quite an unexpected source. The New York Post heavily criticized President Goodluck Jonathan’s Washington Post ‘Op-Ed’ editorial. Their rebuke, titled ‘Goodluck Nigeria,’ took aim at what they called ‘newspaper diplomacy.’
In a story that came to light in the Washington-based, and Congress focused weekly magazine called THE HILL, it was revealed that Jonathan’s administration had hired a PR Firm for $1.2 million to help clean up the government’s image (Check here for full details). Within days of that disclosure the Nigerian president wrote the Washington Post Op-Ed that painted a sympathetic portrait of his ongoing ‘quiet fight’ with the Boko Haram.
Here is the New York Post’s scathing editorial below:
When in April the Islamist group Boko Haram abducted nearly 300 girls from their school in northeast Nigeria, it commanded global attention and sparked a #BringBackOurGirls movement.But the girls are still missing. The campaign seems to have moved from hashtag demands to newspaper column diplomacy. On Friday, The Washington Post carried an op-ed by no less than the president of Nigeria himself, Goodluck Jonathan.In it he wrote, “Something positive can come out of [this situation] in Nigeria.” He says, “Most important, the return of the Chibok girls, but also new international cooperation to deny havens to terrorists and destroy their organizations.”And he says he’s going to ask the UN General Assembly to establish and coordinate a system to share intelligence, etc.Remember, this is the same leader whose military initially claimed it had freed the girls, whose wife’s anger was directed at Nigerians protesting the government’s inaction rather than the kidnappers and who presides over Africa’s largest economy and fourth-largest armed forces.Meanwhile, this week Boko Haram kidnapped another 90 Nigerian children and set off a massive bomb in the heart of the nation’s capital.Apparently the government’s secret plan to get the girls back — which President Jonathan says he has to “remain quiet about” — isn’t much impressing them.
Beat FM OAP Gbemi Hangs Out With Usher, Trey Songz, B.o.B & More At BET Experience 2014 [PHOTOS]
Beat FM OAP Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi met a lot of celebrities as she covered the BET Experience 2014 in Los Angeles.
The radio host took time out to take pictures with Ashanti, Usher, Trey Songz, B.o.B and a host of other celebrities.
Check them out below.
Bridesmaids Show Their Booty In Latest Wedding Shoot Trends
Pictures are an important part of weddings, and over time various photo trends have evolved.
The latest trend is a bit raunchier than you’d expect, with bridesmaids pulling up their dresses to reveal a lot.
Check it out below.
#Brazil2014: Greece Players Turn Down Bonuses
The Greece national team players have rejected their playing bonuses and have asked that it be used to build a new team training centre.
The squad detailed their request in a signed letter to the Greek Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, on Sunday after qualifying for the last 16 of the tournament in Brazil for the first time in their history.
‘We do not want extra bonus, or money. We only play for Greece and its people,’ Greek media reported the players as writing.
‘All we want is for you to support our effort to find a land and create a sports center that will house our National team.’
The team’s commendable request comes after Cameroon and Ghana were embroiled in rows over their World Cup bonuses recently – with the Ghana FA having to send $3m (£1.8million) to Brazil to resolve the issue.
Greece will be hoping to make it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup when they play Costa Rica in the last 16 in Recife
FRENCH MONTANA AND KHLOE KARDASHIAN SPOTTED KISSING
The power couple were papped locking lips after Khloe's birthday bash on a yatch. It actually seems there's like there's no going back on her decision about leaving her Ex-Husband, Lamar Odom.. I wish him speedy recovery with the heart break
Love is cute.....
DAVIDO WINS BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014 AT THE BET AWARDS
Davido just won the BET award for Africa's best act, defeating mafikizolo, Tiwa savage and a host of others.
Congrats to him!
Denrele Talks Marriage, Describes His Kind Of Woman and His S@xual Orientation
Why haven’t you found the right person yet?
I think when that time comes, I will marry. I have been into many relationships. I have dated girls who would want to do anything I tell them. I want a Woman who can hold her own. I don’t want a woman who cannot make dialogue with me. I don’t want a woman who will want to change me because she should already know who Denrele is. I don’t want to hear, “my father said you cannot dress like that” I will be like, “Oya, come and carry your witch and go. And return me my bride price before you go”. I want a woman who is not pretentious, hypocritical or a fame seeker. I want someone who is original. I want somebody I can go to the salon together (with) to make our hair; who wouldn’t mind if people are talking. I love a woman that can wear heels. It may sound flimsy. I love girls on heels. This is why I have always had a thing for models. If my wife cannot wear heels...
You wear heels yourself sometimes.
Yes, I wear heels. There is something about heels that gives a woman extra elegance.
Here you are talking about marriage, while people have described you as gay. What do you have to say?
I’m aware of it. In fact, a lot of people have come with different terminologies for my sexual preference. They have labelled me homosexual, heterosexual. Some have said I am bi-sexual, asexual. I think I am a sexual outlaw; that is the best way to describe it. Am I gay? I am a sexual outlaw. Gbam!
Tiwa Savage's Performance at the 2014 BET Awards held in Los Angeles
MAVIN's Record First Lady who attended the BET Award 2014 last night in L.A performed live in front of a thousand audience. Other Artist like Davido, Mafikozolo and Sarkodie were also present as they were also nominated for the Best International Act (africa)... Check out the smashing performance which first started with the Theme song of the Kings Arrival in New York from the Movie ''Coming To America''
Davido Hits The Studio With Meek Mill.. Check It Out
After some fans blasted him for competing with Wizkid by taking pics with Jennifer Hudson and Meek mill, Davido decided to prove it wasn't just pictures. He too recorded a song with Meek which I think is a breakthrough rather and not a competition with Wizkid, every Artist has the dream of becoming global, This is OBO's in the making
Who rocked the Versace jumpsuit? Dencia vs Jennifer Lopez
#Brasil2014: SUPER EAGLES BOYCOTT TRAINING, DEMAND $30, 000 APPEARANCE FEE
Haa! It seems that there is a little 'higi-haga' in the super eagles camp in Brazil.
Our football representatives in the ongoing world cup boycotted their training scheduled to hold at the Estádio Brinco de Ouro, over bonus issues. The players had a meeting with the NFF officials demanding that they get a bonus of $30, 000 each. Normally NFF pays $10,000 for each win and $5,000 for any draws that the team plays at the World Cup.
The players want the $30, 000 dollar bonus because they qualified for the round of 16 knockout stage although they lost to argentina in their last match.
........but before you start coming hard on them....let it be known that Cameroonian players took $104, 000 each(upon their useless perfomance and stellar display of indiscipline) and Ghanaian players took $70, 000 each. Infact, the Ghanaian government had to airlift $3 million after the black stars threatened to boycott their last match with portugal.
Jay Z & Beyonce show off Blue Ivy's new hairstyle(Photos)
Jay Z and Beyonce have finally decided to change Blue Ivy's hairstyle making many wonder if that petition had anything to do with it ..They were spotted chilling on a yacht during their Miami"On the Run "tour.
They also looked genuinely happy as a couple.. I really think they had a genuine reason for not combing her hair in the past ....
Saturday, June 28, 2014
"So what if I sell sex toys? Nigerians are a bunch of hypocrites"-Bisi Ibidapo-Obe
"I did not open a sex toyshop. I sell men and women under wears and a few other things. I also have a section for body massage, body polish and other things that are related to that. On the issue of sex toys, I have this to say, if I sell sex toys so what? Nigerians are a bunch of hypocrites. They make issues out of non-issues. When I travelled to London I saw some newly wedded couples buying sex toys but back here, Nigerians believe that those that buy sex toys are harlots. In fact, there is dignity in the use of sex toys.I am not into the sales of only sex toys but there is a big market for them."
Iyanya and Vixen Look Stunning On The Cover of HardKnocks Magazine
Hardknocks Magazine is a periodical Publication with illustrations of Health/Education/events/fashion/music/brands and products of companies. The Magazine is free and easily accessible by students in all campuses and beyond. On this month’s issue of the magazine, Iyanya and Vixen make the front cover looking extremely stunning. See the photo evidence below:
Charly Boy Disgraces Gov. Okorocha Yesterday At Father’s Burial
Chief Okorocha, was stopped midway into his speech, by Charly Boy when the Catholic Bishop invited him to the alter to pay his tribute to the fallen judge. Charly boy walked up angrily to the altar, snatched the micro-phone from the governor, and yelled at the Bishop for giving him the micro-phone to pay tribute to his father.
A lot of people have said, Charly boy decided to disgrace him, when his government allegedly said they gave his family N20m for his father’s burial, which is far from the truth.
Charly boy hasn’t said anything since yesterday’s incident, but the State Government has described the incident has Ugly and regrettable. They also accused Charly boy for working for other parties who are against Rochas administration.
“It is highly regrettable that the son of the late Justice, Mr Charles Emeka Oputa, aka, Charly Boy, threw caution to the wind and turned the church service into a political theatre that saw him acting or playing out the script he drafted in Abuja with some Imo politicians, who have remained cowed by the overwhelming popularity of GovernorRochas Okorocha”,
”We condemn that ugly incident and also wish to advise politicians from the state to stop heating up the polity over power since God is the giver of power. In 2015, God will decide who will be governor of Imo State and when God decides that, there is nothing anybody can do about it”, Senior Special Assistant, SSA, Media, Mr Sam Onwuemodo said.
He also insisted that, the state government made substantial financial input and also organized a special day of tributes for the late Justice at the expense of state government with Charly Boy and other members of his family present.
He however did not make any reference to the N20m said to have been given to the family.
Stylish Stars! Tiwa Savage & Davido prepping for BET Awards in LA(Photos)
Tiwa and Davido are prepping up for the BET awards taking place tomorrow ,June 29 2014 in LA..They hooked up for their interviews today..Meanwhile,Tiwa is going to be performing alongside Sarkodie and Mafikizolo at the BET Experience Live .
Davido's nose ring is cute..
App Developers in Nigeria can now publish paid apps on the Google Play Store
Google is slowly expanding support for developers all over the world, and while devs in hundreds of countries can publish Android apps on the Google Play Store, only a small subset can charge money for them. Google has added nine new countries today and Nigeria has been included finally , bringing the total up to 54. Here are the new additions:
Belarus (US Dollars)
Chile (Chilean Pesos)
Colombia (Colombian Pesos)
Costa Rica (Colón)
Egypt (Egyptian Pound)
Kazakhstan (US Dollars)
Kuwait (US Dollars)
Nigeria (US Dollars)
United Arab Emirates (Dirham)
Chile (Chilean Pesos)
Colombia (Colombian Pesos)
Costa Rica (Colón)
Egypt (Egyptian Pound)
Kazakhstan (US Dollars)
Kuwait (US Dollars)
Nigeria (US Dollars)
United Arab Emirates (Dirham)
To be clear, customers in these countries could already download and/or pay for Android apps on Google Play, and developers could already upload free apps, but after today they can charge for apps and in-app purchases and collect revenue from a Google Play Merchant account.
If you want in on the action, head to the Google Play Developer console and set up a Merchant account for $25 USD (or your local equivalent). This sort of expansion takes time, but at present Google is still only allowing developers to sell apps in about a third of the countries that have official access to the Play Store. Let’s hope these semi-monthly expansions get even more regular in the future
Channel O and MAVIN Records are Giving You the Chance to be In The DOROBUCCI Music Video!
This month, the ever-cool Channel O is collaborating with hot Nigerian music label Mavin Records to offer one lucky SuperFan the incredible opportunity of being included in the upcoming DoroBucci music video, alongside celebrated Mavins Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja.
In keeping with its SWAG theme (Something We Africans Got), Channel O is rolling out a year of great surprises, and this exciting new competition which will be run over social media platforms, is just the latest!
In addition to starring alongside some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, the one lucky SUPERFAN will get to hang out with the artistes who’ll answer their questions about life in music’s fast lane. You’ll be backstage and in front of the cameras, so if you have ever wanted to know what it takes to make the phenomenal music videos you see on television, then wonder no more!
The competition is simple to enter. First make you sure are following @channeloafrica and @donjazzy on both Twitter and Instagram. Then use these platforms to tell us why YOU are the ULTIMATE MAVIN fan! Remember you must use the hashtag: #CHOMavinSuperfan on all your messages. The competition runs from 28th June until July 4th and on July 2nd, Don Jazzy will reveal who he’s chosen as the CHANNEL O MAVIN SUPERFAN! Details of the music video will be announced later this year, so for now, just make sure you are part the competition!
Commenting on the competition, Channel O Africa’s Lee Kasumba says, “Channel O’s audience are incredibly loyal supporters of the channel and its line-up, so anytime we can offer them an amazing opportunity to engage up close and personal with the stars that are lighting up the airwaves, then we want to be able to do that. We are delighted to be partnering with the wonderful team at Mavin Records to make one SuperFan very, very happy!”
Meanwhile the legendary Don Jazzy, who heads up Mavin Records, is equally pleased with the partnership. “Channel O have enthusiastically supported African music for over 15 years, and are always willing to engage with the industry and the fans. So to work alongside them to create a memorable experience for one SuperFan is something we were happy to do. Of course, at Mavin Records, we are expecting to make the DoroBucci video one of our best ever so it’s gonna be something very special to be a part of!”
John Legend Gets Flagged As A Criminal At The Airport
The multi awards winning John Legend was flagged as a criminal on Canadian database. In a silly case of mixed up identities, John Legend was refused entry into Canada because the immigration authorities thought he was a criminal.
‘The singer shared his ordeal on Twitter recently, as he was heading back to his America. He revealed that he had problems entering the country because he shared the same name with someone with criminal record.
“Heading to Canada now. Somebody help me out at immigration please,” he wrote. “I’ve told this story before but some of y’all are new… #canadaimmigration. Somebody with my first and last name (John Stephens) but not my birthdate, SS# or anything else, has a criminal record. And I get flagged. I ONLY get flagged in Canada, none of the other 100-something countries in the world.”
In the next post, Legend suggested that immigration officials were aware of the identity mix up, so his recent trip to the country went well. “I made it through Canadian immigration with no problems this morning. The power of twitter?” he said.
Chris Brown Set To Have RealityTV Show
Chris Brown is reportedly being lined up for his own reality TV show. Black Entertainment Television (BET) is eager to sign a deal with the ‘Loyal’ hit-maker, who was released from jail earlier this month, as they want to create a series based on his life after prison and his battle to stay out of trouble.
A source told TMZ.com: ‘BET has made it clear to several production companies the network would absolutely air a Chris Brown reality series, chronicling his life after jail.’ The US network allegedly held a focus group on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in San Fernando Valley, California, to gauge the reaction of prospective viewers.
The group comprised of female participants was split, but the majority said they would tune in to the show, just to watch the 25-year-old singer struggle.
Chris was released from jail on Monday, June 2, 2014 after serving 108 days for violating his probation, which stemmed from his assault on his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. The ‘Yeah 3x‘ hit-maker who was sent back to jail after being thrown out of court, ordered rehab in March is determined to stay on the right track and only take the medication prescribed for his bipolar disorder. An insider said previously: ‘He’s going to be taking his prescribed medication daily and do his best not to smoke or even drink.’ Chris was originally sentenced to 365 days in custody on Friday, May 9, 2014 after admitting he violated his probation by getting into a fight in Washington D.C. last year, but Judge James R. Brandlin gave him credit for the 234 days he had already spent in rehab and jail....
Still On The Matter... Davido Pictured with Meek Mill (MMG)
Nigeria superstars are turning up in Los Angeles. Wizkid recently posted photos of himself hanging out with some of the biggest music stars in the city. Davido who’s in town for the BET Awards holding this weekend was pictured with rapper Meek Mill and singer Jennifer Hudson. ‘Las nite was a movie !! Thx for a great time big bro! @Meekmill’, Davido wrote on his Instagram page. He also described Hudson as a ‘great person’. Davido is nominated in the ‘Best African Act’ category alongside Tiwa Savage and Mafikizolo at the BET Awards 2014.
Check Out Ex-beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo flaunts those trim legs in shorts
The ex-beauty queen and wife of Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo is still in a celebratory mood over the team’s movement into the knockout stage.
Yobo shared a photo of herself wearing a sleeveless top, brown shorts and flat sandals showing off her long legs on Instagram with the caption: #frontrowclique #chilledday.
We can say she looks really good in the casual outfit but will leave it to you all to decide if you like her outfit or not.
#WorldCup: Super Eagles goalkeeper, Enyeama rated Africa’s best
Vincent Enyeama has been ranked as Africa’s best player at the ongoing 2014 World Cup in Brazil with 9.59 points in the latest Castrol Index Top 10 rankings released by the World football governing body, FIFA.
The superb goalkeeper’s last minute save to deny Edin Dzeko a sure goal as Nigeria beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 in a Group F game on Sunday is probably his finest moment so far in Brazil.
According to SuperSport, The 31-year-old is currently ranked as the best of all shot-stoppers currently in Brazil by FIFA.
Only Karim Benzema (9.77), Robin Van Persie (9.72), Arjen Robben (9.67) and David Luiz (9.63) have amassed more ranking points than the Nigerian shot-stopper.
PanaTV signs deals to stream ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’
The African online television service, PanaTV has signed an exclusive deal with Soda Pictures, acquiring the rights to subscription VOD for one of the most acclaimed films from Africa this year, “Half of a Yellow Sun.” which was basically about the Biafra War.
This cheering news is coming a week after the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB,maintained that the big-budget film would not get its approval for public release in Nigeria until certain aspects of the film that bother on ‘national security’ are expunged.
The deal makes PanaTV.com the first online television service to stream the film exclusively on its platform in the United Kingdom. And in a deal concluded with Monterey Media, PanaTV has secured non-exclusive rights to also stream the film in the United States along with a limited shared exclusive pre-window. The movie, HVP gathered will be available for VOD in the US from Sunday, June 29, and in the UK from August, 2014.
According to Mandy Roger, PanaTV’s Head of Content, “This demonstrates that we seek out high quality films for our viewers …expect to see more of such quality films and content on PanaTV this year.”
French Montana Presents Khloe Kardashian A $50k SUV As Her 30th birthday Gift
Despite a tough 29th year, which saw her split from husband Lamar Odom, it looks like Khloe is looking forward to a new decade. Khloe’s rapper boyfriend French showed his love for her by presenting Khloe with a brand new Wrangler Jeep worth $50,000 as birthday present as she turned 30.
Kate Moss Teams Up With Rapper Wiz Khalifa In Cool New Fashion Campaign
She’s a fresh-faced world-famous supermodel and he’s a young rapper with loads of tattoos. That rings Kate Moss and Wiz Khalifa.
A fashion brand has decided to combine 40-year-old Kate’s flawless look and Wiz’s urban style for its new campaign. The supermodel and hip hop star have been unveiled as the new faces of Paris label Eleven Paris, which says the duo are ‘as fascinating as they are scandalous’ and embody the spirit of the brand.
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