Davido Declares His Intention To Run For Nigerian Presidency

Buhari and GEJ are not the only men in Nigeria who want to run for president. Nigerian pop star Davido is also interested in running the country...... some day.

HKN Gang leading artiste Davido Adelekewas asked on MTV Base’s Choose or Lose Vox Pop, about the upcoming February polls and he responded saying "Yes I’m voting, I want my voice to be heard, there’s no point in complaining if you are not going to vote".

Starting in 2014, several Nigerian entertainers declared their intentions to run for various political offices such as Kate Henshaw, 9ice, Tony Tetuila. When Davido was asked  which celebrity he would like to rule the country, he immediately declared himself. "I think I’m good enough to be president, because it’s me, I want to be the president"

His short campaign speech included a sneek peek into the good work he would do if he was president for just a day which included fixing the bad road as well as fixing up the currency and according to him 'as much as he can do in a day'.

Davido believes that Nigerian youths in positions of government  will lead to provision of better roads, a cleaner environment and better structured cities .
 

Do you trust that Davido can be a president that will impact positive change?

Photos: Unmanned drone (allegedly) crashes in Borno village

Yasmin Eleby Marries Herself After Turning 40

Yasmin Eleby recently married herself in a lovely candlelight ceremony at the Huston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), on Saturday, Janauary 3, 2015.

Family and friends of the bride, who is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., were in attendance to support her as she exchanged vows with herself in a solo wedding.

According to Eleby, she had promised herself that if she had not found a husband by the time she turns 40, she would marry herself. And she kept that promise.

Her 3 sisters and some of her friends were her bridesmaids, and her mother gave her away... well, technically, gave her to herself.

A lot of people have questioned the wisdom behind this sort of wedding, while others congratulated her for taking the bold step.

Perhaps, this is a lesson in self-love, but is this a little too much? What do you guys think?

Photos From Sound Sultan's Sister Wedding in Lagos

Rafeeqah Fasasi, the sister of Natural Something singer,Sound Sultan, exchanged vows with her beau, Niyi Tajudeen Olukemi, on Saturday, January 24, 2015.

The Nikkai and engagement ceremonies were held at Hypercade Event Centre in Festac Town, Lagos.

The bride's siblings including Sound Sultan and Baba Dee were fully on ground at the ceremony.

Celebrities like 2face Idibia and Seyi Shay were also in attendance to celebrate with the couple.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

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Dbanj Seem Not To Be Out Of The Game

              

D'banj is the proverbial cat with nine lives. When you think he is out of the game, he manages to sneak back in.

The big baller reputation of the 'White Lion' took a big hit when reports surfaced that he is broke. To make matters worse he was served with a court injunction over an alleged debt case.

It looked like it was lights out for Eja Nla. Without a concrete hit since 'Oliver' in 2011, D'banj's as a music force has been waning.

Even though the DKM album had good songs, the album wasn't enough to change the unfair perception that D'banj is hopeless without Don Jazzy.

As blows continued to land on him, D'banj backed himself into a corner and like Mohammed Ali landed a knock out punch that has opened the game up for him.

Surely you must have seen The Truth With D'banj, an engaging Q&A session with Olisa Adibua of BEAT FM. If you haven't, I implore you to do. It is a much needed break from the heavy political content that is online these days.

With thirty minutes making up the first part of the interview, D'banj has been able to turn the tide one again to his favour.

He was charismatic, charming, entertaining, funny and objective when he needed to be. In the video, you don't see a man struggling with finances. You see a man confident in his God given talent to entertain people.

It's very hard not to watch that video, and not be swayed by D'banj's electric personality. Many people who have interviewed him have been moved by his personality. Kudos to the veteran Olisa Adibua for not turning into a groupie.

The thing that impressed me in the video is how D'banj was composed. He didn't get emotional when he was narrating his version of events that lead to the downfall of Mo' Hits. He was calm, and even cracked a joke that his brother was in on the plot to kick him out of the label.

What this interview has done for D'banj is that it makes him a good guy again, without making Don Jazzy the bad guy. That was a classy move. No need to tear up old wounds.

Everyone loves D'banj again, and want him to succeed. This change in public perception couldn't have come at a better time when his tenth year anniversary is at the corner.

D'banj is a hustler, and you can never count a hustler out. When you think it's over, the hustler has one more trick up his sleeve.

Never count D'banj out of the game. As long as Nigerians have the need to be entertained, D'banj will always be around. He might not have the hit singles he once had, but when it comes to entertainment D'banj will always be relevant.

It is not yet over for the Koko Master

American Stores Offer Big Sales At MicoStar Mall for Customers in Africa

US stores are offering Big Sales at Micostar Mall for customers who live in Nigeria and Africa. Some US stores are offering up to 80% off items to encourage customers to shop since the holiday season is over.

The sales include stores dealing on  men fashion, women fashion, children clothing, auto parts, new/used auto, electronics, department stores, shoes and much more.

MicoStarMall.com is also giving their customers in Nigeria and other African countries  discount on shipping for all orders.

Don't miss this great opportunity to shop directly from US stores through www.micostarmall.com and save big. You are also sure of purchasing quality items at discounted prices directly from stores located in America and getting them delivered to your doorstep in city in Africa through MicoStar Mall.

Comedian Bovi shares his experience with a Port Harcourt prostitute

Comedian Bovi took his instagram page today to tell a story of how a prostitute in Port Harcourt helped him out a while back when he needed help. Amazing story. Read below

I had just resumed school for second semester 300 level. This was February 2000. My mission was to storm port-harcourt from abraka and surprise my older sister who had just moved to another apartment. All I had was the address to the new apartment. I've always loved to pull surprises and this was my biggest one at the time. I arrived ph in the evening via public transport and traced her new place. Me wey plan to surprise my sister con surprise myself. She had not moved in. Her present address, I didn't have.

Gsm; non-existent at the time, her office? Closed. I was practically stranded in the garden city. After recovering from my rude shock, I took the first 2 foolish decisions. I hailed a cab and told the can to take me to a happening joint. The type that runs all night. He told me it was a Tuesday, the happening joints really don't happen on Tuesday. I insisted there had to be one. Well he jad money to make, so he obliged me. We got there. Dead end. Even the band members and the Dj were off duty. We tried a second spot. No luck. By this time it was past 9pm. So it dawned on me that I should have been looking for a hotel. By the time I checked 2 hotels, I realized that had I not made wayward stops, I'd have been able to pay for a room. Think Bovi, think! I asked again where I could possibly chill till daybreak. A commercial nerve. Someone mentioned "opposite hotel presidential." When I got to hotel presidential; opposite it that is; I was relieved. 

The groove was real. Outdoor joints, several bar tenders. Pot bellied men with pretty women drinking away their stress. I found my spot, got a seat, weighed my purse and saw that my vex money had been severely eroded. I couldn't even afford a drink. But hey, I could watch. The ladies of the night were present on their droves( soliciting customers). It was a sight to behold. Of they got lucky, they hopped into vehicles of strange men. I enjoyed all I saw until it was midnight and the unexpected happened. All d joints started to lock up. On no time it was just me and the night nurses left on the road side.  Why you no go stay hotel" "why you no go your sister house" "why she Neva pack go her new house?" I had answered all these questions repeatedly. 

By now I was with the security of the hotel, begging to share their space with them till the earliest signs of daylight. They weren't comfortable with me there. They had even suggested I go to ojuelegba, a spot on the famous Aba road that hosted a retinue of low class sex workers (low in the sense that the better sex workers were the ones who came opposite the hotel) I had turned down the idea politely. Five minutes later, a police patrol can sailed by slowly with "victims" of their raid of ojuelegba. I didn't believe my luck, assuming it was luck. 

Not long after, one of the busiest girls of the night walked into the security post. I had seen her severally that night. She had to be the busiest of the girls. Leave in a car, return in okada. That happened at least 4 times.she inquired what the problem was. For the 66th time, I narrated. She paused for a while. I had no idea what she was thinking. Then quietly she asked to see the contents of my bag. Two shirts, one trouser, soap can with blue long sponge and body cream. 

And identity card. Finish! She thought for a while again and then made me an offer. She asked me to follow her to her apartment. I wasn't sure what to do. Security didn't want me there. From their eyes I could tell this was my last offer. She "napkined" on the bike ride to her house. 

 This was 2am. A small living room and a room with one bed ms living room was as small as the room. It had no furniture. She offered me her bed and slept on the floor. I tries to refuse but she will have none of it. I was her guest. I don't know if I really slept cos my legs remained on the floor with. Y back on d bed. By5 am I was up. 

She offered me water to shower but all I did was brush and wash my face. Her brother came in not long after without caring a second who I was, he went straight to sleep. As I made to leave, she untied an end of her wrapper, brought out a wad of notes and offered me 3 fifty naira notes. She bade me farewell.Never to be seen again till this day

Guess Who's Got A Crazy Collection Of Amazing Shoes?:

The controversial RnB singer who has lately jumped into hip hop, Chris brown AKA pretty boi, showcased an amazing collection mostly nike shoes, puma shoes etc, on his Instagram page yesterday,....... 

     This brother is really proud of his collections I must say.....

Rev. Fr Mbaka insists that GEJ must go...weeks after he praised and prayed for GEJ and mama peace!

Very popular Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka is currently under serious fire. Let me explain what's going on. In early November, First Lady Patience Jonathan was in Enugu to attend the 2014 Adoration Thanksgiving And Bazaar event where Fr. Mbaka prayed for her, prayed for President Jonathan and said 'GEJ has done well, despite distraction and that he must come back in 2015. You can find the video here. Fast forward to January 1st and he's singing a different tune. He's now saying 'GEJ must go!" Screaming 'we want change'. 

"When the Goodluck met the Yar'adua, the Yar'adua had badluck and died. Before we knew it, when the Goodluck met our oil, our oil had bad luck and poured away. Before we knew it, Goodluck met our naira, our naira had a bad luck. Where are we going in this country, shall we continue to experience the bad luck?" He said on Jan. 1st

You can watch the video - here. So what changed between Nov. 9th 2014 and January 1st?

Guess Who's Forbes Africa's Most Successful Woman: Mo Abudu

Africa’s Most Successful Women introduces you to the most outstanding African women who are making giant strides in business, politics, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership on the continent and elsewhere around the world. Article below written by Mfonobong Nsehe for Forbes

Mo Abudu, a 50 year-old Nigerian media entrepreneur and talk show host, is the founder ofEbony Life TV, a fast-growing black African multi-broadcast entertainment network, which showcases informative and entertaining programmes that portray Africa at its best. Abudu, who has been described by international news outlets as ‘Africa’s Africa’, is keen in her resolve to rewrite Africa’s story. And it’s time you took notice. In a recent email interview, she recounts her entrepreneurial journey and reflects on the lessons she has learned along the way.

You are the host of ‘Moments with Mo’, one of the most successful syndicated talk shows on African regional television. And now you run an African television network. Walk me through your journey as a media entrepreneur
My passion to help change the narrative about Africa began to grow as far back as when I was a teenager living in the UK, schooling in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, a town that had just a few blacks at the time. As I have said many times in the past, here, I had to learn to stand up for myself, to defend my identity and my race in an environment where you continually got asked the most ridiculous and mind-boggling questions like “Do you guys live in trees and holes in Africa?” “Do you guys dance around fires?” “What do you eat for breakfast?” Very ignorant questions. Those sort of questions could either make or break your spirit but I was very determined that I was going to stay strong. This kind of afro-pessimism simply fuelled a burning, deep-seated desire in my subconscious to one day help to rewrite the African story; to get people to talk about the issues that affect our society and to tell the African narrative in a contemporary and interesting way; to change the perception the world had of us; to let the world know that in spite of our challenges as a developing continent, Africans are not a bunch of savages but mostly a breed of gifted and remarkable people. So, after my education and a flourishing modelling career in the UK, I returned to Nigeria in my late twenties. My children had reached their teens; I had begun enjoying a successful career as Head of Human Resources and Administration for oil giant, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (ExxonMobil). I always say that this experience at ExxonMobil was the best thing that happened to me at that time because the job gave me an invaluable understanding of corporate structure and business discipline, which would eventually prove very useful in my future business endeavours, to include the Protea Hotel Oakwood Park, of which I remain a shareholder and director; Vic Lawrence & Associates, now one of Nigeria’s leading outsourcing firms, where I also remain founder, and so on. However, as successful as all these business ventures have thankfully been, nothing perhaps has given me the most fulfilment as the prospect of exploiting the media as a tool to affect global perceptions about Africa. So, with no TV experience whatsoever, I had approached DStv back then with the Moments with Mo proposal which I had hoped would persuade them to see that it was time Africans had a talk show that projected all that was positive, progressive and celebratory about the continent. I had seen a gap in the market for talk shows that were quintessentially African on the DStv bouquet. I had observed that there were talk shows on NTA, and other Nigerian channels but there wasn’t a single Pan-African talk show at the time. I did not get a positive response from DStv as I was told they were not looking for a Pan-African talk show on the platform at the time. But interestingly, in response to the need for local content on the platform, the window of opportunity soonopened for us and that was how, in 2006, Moments with Mo was born out of the vision to build and project a new, stronger, more independent and more confident Africa; an Africa that speaks for itself; that celebrates its people and achievements and solves its own problems.Ihad taken about 5 pilots of my talk show to them back then but they were all rejected and eventually, one was accepted. And even at that point, I was told they were not going to commission, that they were only going to license, which means they would buy the content from you at an agreed price. So I was told to go and look for sponsors, which I did, and the rest, as they say, is history.


Why did you choose to then start EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first global black entertainment network, and describe the transition from talk show host to head of a television company, navigating a teething media business sector with no prior experience? 
The irony was that as far back as 2006 when I first approached DStv with the proposition that Africa was ripe for its own Oprah Winfrey or Ellen DeGeneres show, I was at the same time already requesting for a global TV channel opportunity. At the same time I was exploring channel possibilities with SKY in the UK. I have always reckoned that the vision to project Africa in a different, more positive light, needed a big platform and this was what spurred me to start thinking of establishing EbonyLifeTV. Looking back now and considering how ambitious the dream was and all we had to surmount to arrive at where we are now, one has to admit that God’s appointed time is always the best. I think, for the media however, the sector may have been run by people who are very passionate about the sector rather than people who are business managers, suffice to say it is crucially important to understand the business of the media. You have to be very passionate about what you do and at the same time, be a business manager, which includes having a solid business plan.I don’t think the financial sector in Nigeria understands our sector, I can tell you this because we spent a long time at strategy sessions with expatriate financial consultants who really understood media businessto help identify what the revenue streams in TV are because in every business, there has to be a way to make money. It’s not just about the passion to sell Africa’s story, if you want it to generate money, there’s got to be something bankable in it. Sometimes, you may not have all the expertise required to make what you dream of in terms of profitability,you then have to find someone that is business savvy enough to show you how this business works. He will also tell you how long it is going to take for you to break even, especially if the business is media. Media is one of those businesses that take off very slowly, so you know that borrowing money at a high interest rate to run the media business is not the way to go. Gaining this understanding was key in getting EbonyLife TV off the ground and running till today.


How would you describe EbonyLife TV and the kind of programming it provides? 
EbonyLife TV creates content that speaks to the continent’s most important demographic, the custodians of the present and of the future, the youth aged 18 to 34. We believe no one is speaking to this key demographic of the continent the way we do. This is a demographic that is extremely passionate and confident; tremendously creative and global-minded. It is one that craves a platform for self-definition and self-expression; one that sees a different Africa, an Africa that tells its own story through the showcasing of the continent’s best talents, from lifestyle and entertainment to fashion and music, education, information, love and relationships. So, with the mantra “Live the EbonyLife”, our channel is proud to be broadcasting premium, original and exclusively African programming which is both inspirational and aspirational, celebrating style and success while motivating the audience to dream and dream big. Our programming is one that leaves the viewer with a cool, glossy, polished and sophisticated experience, from reality to talk; drama to entertainment and comedy. Through our programming, we also avail companies amazing brand integration and placement opportunities like never before. We believe it is very vital to give African brands, big and small, the opportunity to be seen on a global scale, showing the world that African brands can compete with the world’s best.

What lessons have you learned in business? 
I have learned that information is power. The media business in Nigeria and indeed, Africa is grossly underestimated and the windows of opportunity need to be further explored. A lot of people do not understand the power of the information. One needs to be armed with information in order to successfully navigate any venture. Information is your compass. If you know better, you will do better. Before deciding to enter into any venture, one must, to the best of their ability have explored possibilities for growth, foreseen challenges, made projections, thought exhaustively through every inch and breadth of the venture and researched what other people have done to succeed and where they failed.

What advice do you have for those who desire to follow your entrepreneurial footsteps? 
Anyone who wishes to be an entrepreneur must know that bright ideas are great, however, they are not even half of the work; execution is everything. Yes, as the saying goes, ‘there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come’, but when that time comes, you must be prepared to bleed sweat, tears and blood to bring your ideas to life. For women, never ever see your gender as a handicap. Never think yourself inferior. Be ready to do twice the work for half the usual reward. When the door isn’t opened, kick down the door. Take the regular harassment and other obstacles women face in stride. In fact, be prepared for them. Be prepared to be told off, to be told you are not good enough, to go unrewarded for even doing the same work your male counterpart has done. Work with your passion, let it consume and drive you. Do not be distracted. On down days, it will keep you going. Also, surround yourself with like minds. In fact, you should exhaustively curate those who will go along with you on your journey. I can’t say that enough

August Alsina And Mum Sends A New Shout Out To Fans..

The New Blazing act that's taking over the USA music world August Alsina sent a lovely New year shout out to all his fans letting his mum assist..... Check out more pix.........

Wizkid Launches The Year With A New Car

New year whip just he said it.......

The popular Afro pop star Wizkid as known launches 2015 with a new Bentley ......

What an amazing way to start the year....