The G-power!

If there is anything that i find incredible about nollywood's megastar, Genevieve Nnaji, it is her incredible fan base. Saying that Genny is talented is stating the obvious, she is a force to reckon with in the nigerian movie industry and her influence on the growth of the industry cannot be pushed aside. I am indeed a fan and i know she has that appeal on screen that just makes you get tuned to her, none has the kind of star power that she possesses which and after all these years, its amazing that she is still soaring higher.
For instance, i just read an article this morning http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/showpiece/2009/june/28/showpiece-28-06-2009-003.htm,about how she has the highest fans amongst all the stars with fanbooks. I also posted a poll on this blog not long ago(still running) on who is the sexiest woman alive and Genevieve still leads the pack with a huge gap. Now this brings me to the question, whats the G-power? What does she have that others dont? Even as a fan i cant express them with words. So guys, what do you think is the secret, i call it the G-power, or the G-ENIGMA!

King of Pop, Micheal Jackson dies!

The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday, just as he was preparing for what would be a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London’s famed 02 arena. Jackson had been spending hours and hours toiling with a team of dancers for a performance he and his fans hoped would restore his tarnished legacy to its proper place in pop.

An autopsy was planned for Friday, though results were not likely to be final until toxicology tests could be completed, a process that could take several days and sometimes weeks. However, if a cause can be determined by the autopsy, they will announce the results, said Los Angeles County Coroner Investigator Jerry McKibben.



Police said they were investigating, standard procedure in high-profile cases.

Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented home in the posh Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his home for nearly three-quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital, where doctors continued to work on him.

“It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known,” his brother Jermaine said.

Cardiac arrest is an abnormal heart rhythm that stops the heart from pumping blood to the body. It can occur after a heart attack or be caused by other heart problems.

Jackson’s death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music’s premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.

His 1982 album “Thriller” — which included the blockbuster hits “Beat It,” “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” — is the best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide.

As word of his death spread, MTV switched its programming to play videos from Jackson’s heyday. Radio stations began playing marathons of his hits. Hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital. In New York’s Times Square, a low groan went up in the crowd when a screen flashed that Jackson had died, and people began relaying the news to friends by cell phone.

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And this is by far sad news, the king of pop is dead. I was still discussing with a friend in England if he was going to attend the london tour and he was telling me he wont be in london at that time and he was so disappointed he wont attend, just in the morning we had that discussion and by night, what do i hear from the news, MJ is dead? But all in all am glad cos i know he would be resting, no more troubles, charges, loneliness and harsh critisms from people of this world, its hard but hey i am glad i witnessed such phenomenom of a man in my generation. I am so down at this news and its so hard to take in, he was such a legend, touched so many lives with his music and his legacy would sure live on. He was born on Aug. 29, 1958, and died on 25th of June 2009 about two months to his 51st birthday, quite sad. ADIEU!! We would miss you.

Kel finally debuts!

Capital Hill rapper Kel tells anyone who cares to know that she is not in the Nigerian music industry to be a flash in the pan.

And unlike her other female counterparts, since her debut on Ill Bliss’ 2007 hit single ‘You go wound’, the rapper has been permanently in our faces. Having topped the charts with her hit debut single ‘Waa wa alright’ in 2008, the sultry rapper is finally ready to drop her full body of work.



The 19 tracker -‘The Investment’ hits the stores on Monday June 22, 2009. It features contributions from Shank, Darey, MI, SLK, Tha suspect, Ill bliss and Jesse Jags. A video from the Tee- Y mix- produced track ‘Too fine’ was shot in Lagos , Nigeria recently with director Clarence Peters who also owns Kel’s label.

“To me, the investment is about strength and perseverance, “ explains the sexy rapper ‘Things can go from bad to worst; people can say stuffs like she’s not going to last and all that, but they don’t really know the time, money and strength, sweat, tears, blood and sacrifice myself and my team have invested into making this album a reality.”

According to her manager, Osagie Osarenkhoe “The album is long over due, it’s about that time. I think Kel has paid her dues. The investment tells a story of aspiration, it’s a reflection of passion and sacrifice.” She continues: “It shows how we can aspire and against all odds, achieve our dreams. Kel has paid her dues, and she is still doing that now. But we take it as an investment, but when the time comes, the dividends will show.”

Over the past years, the rapper’s star has continued to rise. She has received both commercial and critical acclaim and has established herself as one of the fastest rising talents in Nigeria ’s thriving hip hop industry. And she’s quickly strolling to the top, getting ready to become a big star in her own right.

The 23 years old’s 2008 hit single, ‘ Waa Wa alright’ earned two nominations at the 2009 Hiphopworld awards and has topped charts within and outside the country.

Tinsel back with season 2!

With its refreshed Afro-centric lifestyle series STUDIO 53 returning to DStv screens recently, and following on its ever-growing investment in the African film and TV industry, M-NET is gearing up for the launch of season two of its glamourous soap opera TINSEL.

With season one running 65 episodes and screening twice a week on M-Net, season two will offer even more to DStv viewers. Now running an impressive 156 episodes, TINSEL will be screened three times a week, every Monday to Wednesday at 21.00 CAT from June 1.

M-Net’s Africa Director Biola Adekanbi says TINSEL remains a key part of M-Net’s plans in Africa and that season two is going to open a new chapter for the series.

“Traditionally soap opera as a TV genre takes longer to entrench because producers have to include a wide cast and multiple angles up front and then play these out over a course of time. This is why the first season of a soap opera is so important, to set up the storyline and the characters. With TINSEL this groundwork has been successfully built, so M-Net felt confident producing a second season. We always intended to invest significantly in TINSEL and the new season is set to provide great new plotlines and all the unexpected drama that make soap operas so attractive to audiences.”

As season two gets underway, audiences can tune in for more of the intrigue, romance and drama that made season one a firm favourite with fans.

Once again, the action returns to Reel Studios where veteran movie mogul Fred Ade-Williams is battling illness and the control of his empire, which remains under threat from ambitious business rival, Brenda Nana Mensah.

But with the secret now revealed that Brenda is in fact Fred’s daughter from a previous relationship, how will Fred cope with the pressure of the new situation. Will the blood that binds them together help them to find common ground?

Or will Brenda, in her role as boss of Odyssey Pictures, continue to push for her company’s success at the expense of her father’s legacy?

Meanwhile Fred’s charming playboy son turned film executive Philip Ade-Williams must be feeling the heat…

Always desperate to flee the boardroom will his new sister’s sudden appearance and her natural ease in business, a role that Fred always wanted for Philip, result in more family drama? Restless, ambitious and with penchant for the finer things in life, Philip’s unpredictability and unhappiness makes him a dangerous enemy.

And while the boardroom battles rage, even love is in the firing line…

Reginald Okoh, hot-shot executive at Reel Studios, now finds his marriage on the line as his deceptions catch up with him. His attorney wife Amaka, furious to discover her husband’s relationship with his secretary Angela, stormed out on him, but as season one ended with Reginald’s shooting, can trouble bridge the gap between them?

Or will his attraction to Angela prove too strong to ignore?

Adding to the tension, another ‘mole’ at Reel Studios is betraying the company, infiltrating the business and selling its secrets…but will they be discovered?
And who would be willing to risk everything to take on such a devious plan?
Plus, with the bullet destined for him hitting Reginald instead, will Ziggy’s troubles turn deadly? It’s all happening on TINSEL this season!

Meanwhile, with season two of TINSEL well into production, Adekanbi has gone on to reveal that a great deal of time and resource has been invested into preparing for it.

“Before production commenced, M-Net hosted an intensive full cast and crew training session, aimed at refreshing the technical skills and the acting talent on the series. To date, the entire team has worked hard to deliver must-watch entertainment and M-Net is proud to see TINSEL back where it belongs…on screens and in homes across Africa.”

Returning to TINSEL in season two are the talented cast – Victor Olaotan (Fred), Gideon Okeke (Philip), Omar Shariff Captan (Reginald), Uzo Egeeonu (Amaka), Matilda Obaseki (Angela), Chris Attoh (Kwame), Kunle Coker (Ziggy), Gbenro Ajibade (Soji), Iyke Okechukwu (Chuks) and Damilola Adegbite (Telema) and introducing Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi as Brenda.

So get ready for TINSEL season two on M-Net every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 21:00 CAT. And for more information on the series or a sneak peek at what’s coming up in the next episode, log on to www.mnetafrica.com.

Counting down to my day...

Hey, wassup guys? Been busy all these while and i have had a whole lots of issues to deal with and so havent been up and doing with this blog, so sorry about that. So much has been happening to me since i have been gone and things are sure looking up. And now yipee, my birthday is around the corner, yes, i would be a year older on the 8th of June, and would be having a small get together so if you wanna attend, just leave a message and i would hook you up.

I would also appreciate messages from you guys and to those who visit here regularly and believe in me even when am not forthcoming, i say a big thank you and i promise to make up for all the lost times. Anyways all am doing at the moment is planning for my day, its gonna be a new year in my life, the past three years has been a soap opera of some sort and even in the midsts of all these troubles, am still here standing strong, doesnt God deserve the glory? Thats why i wanna gather my peeps and lets dance, eat, drink and merry. I am still very much around, so watch this space.


PS: You can also vote on the poll for the sexiest nigerian woman alive.....thanks.

Hip Hop World Awards 2009 winners!

And the Hip Hop world Awards have come and gone, many smiled home with awards, Omawumi went home with a car kep plus two headies, it was a night of blazing performances from M.I to Kel, Omawumi, 2face, Nikki Laoye, BankyW, Dare Art Alade,Trybes Men (Eldee, Freestyle, KB), Iyanya, 9ice, Lord of Ajasa.

And the winners are........


1. Album of the Year: Gongo Aso - 9ice

2. Artiste of the Year: 9ice

3. Song of the Year: Gongo Aso - 9ice

4. Recording of the Year: Michelle - Etcetera

5. Producer of the Year: ID Cabasa

6. Best Music Video: Roll it - PSquare (Jude Okoye - Director)

7. Best Reggae/Dancehall Album: Gift & grace - Timaya

8. Best R&B Album: Gongo Aso - 9ice

9. Best Rap Album: Talk About It - MI

10. Best Collabo: Good Or Bad - J.Martins featuring Timaya &PSquare)

11. Best Rap Single: Kini Big Deal - Naeto C

12. Best Vocal Performance (Male): Don't Break My Heart - Banky W

13. Best Vocal Performance (Female): In The Music - Omawumi

14. Next Rated: Omawumi

15. Hip-Hop World Revelation: MI

16.African Artiste of the Year: Unannounced

17. Lyricist on the Roll: Modenine

18. Best Street Hop: O4kasibe - Zeez

19. Hip-Hop World Hall of Fame: Grand Master Lee And Phillip Trimnell



I agree with Omawumi winning both Next rated and best female vocal, Dj zeez winning street hop, M.I winning best rap single, didnt get the whole 9ice going home with four awards, thought Gongo Aso was so last two years but its all good, the awards can never satisfy anybody. Congrats to all the winners.

Funke Akindele too....

Rave of the moment actress of the hit movie, Jenifa has also joined the league of stars with fanbooks. First off was nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji(www.genevievennajifanbook.com) who seems to have the busiest and most popular fanbook, then came the likes of Desmond Elliot, Mike Ezereonye, Kate Henshaw etall all creating their own fanbooks and chatting with their teeming fans. Now its Funke who has also joined and would be chatting with her fans from time to time. Yours truly was on the site and chatted with her briefly so if you are a fan, go there and join, its www.funkeakindelefanbook.com. Its a social networking site for friends and fans of Funke Akindele, there she gets to interact with her fans and talk about all there is to know, she also says she is working on "the return of Jenifa", if you want to know more about that, just log on to her fanbook and read up more.