Consulate's Dinner For Nollywood: Genevieve Nnaji, Others Stand Out

The Consul General of the U.S. Consulate in Nigeria Mr. Jeffrey J. Hawkins hosted the Queen of Nollywood Genevieve Nnaji and other Nollywood celebrities to an exclusive dinner penultimate Friday December 7 at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.

One of those who stood out glamorously is the African Best actress, Genevieve Nnaji. Other top movie directors who graced the event too were well treated and had a nice time.

At the dinner were top movie directors Mahmood Ali-Balogun, Bond Emeruwa, Andy Amenechi and fast rising Nollywood producer and actress Amaka Anioji.

Other important guests included Benny Uche of the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy, Hope Obioma Opara, President of Eko International Film Festival, Uduak Oguamanam, Bobby Michaels, Rita Onwurah, CNN's Vladamir Duthiers and Bola Aduwo

The U.S Consul General appreciated participants of the capacity building/training workshop for practitioners in Nollywood called Nollywood UP, a program designed by Nollywood Workshops, the Coalition of Nollywood Guilds and Associations (CONGA) and backed by the Lagos State Government.

Here are some pictures from the event:

source: nigeriafilms

The Actress"Nkiru Sylvanus" Was kidnapped

The actress Nkiru Sylvanus  was on Sunday morning kidnapped along with her PA by unidentified men from her home in Owerri.

Nkiru was last seen on the set of a movie last saturday night in Owerri. The kidnappers took her early sunday morning and have already made contact with her family. They are asking for N100million for her release.

Pregnant Lola Omotayo off to the US to deliver

Peter Okoye's baby's mum, Lola Omotayo, left for the US this past weekend for delivery. Lola is due to deliver her second child sometime in January. Peter and Lola already have a four year old son, Cameron.

source: lindaikeji

Don Jazzy Buys N160m Lekki Home

The celebrated producer is enjoying a fruitful romance with Samsung, and he has now added Promasidor, makers of Loya milk, to his list of clients.

sources close to him tell us he’s finally doled out the cash for the Lekki duplex he rented this year after his seperation from business partner D’banj.

Many had criticized the young producer for coughing out a reported N8m Per annum for a duplex in the super expensive NICON estate, but we’re told he had plans to acquire the property.

The property is a white building close to the estate fence, we’re told. And the producer may have paid up to N160m to take ownership. Payment details hasn’t been confirmed.

No doubt 2012 will definitely be a memorable one for Mr Collins Ajereh a.k.a Don Jazzy; he’s faced criticism for supporting a particular political party, parted ways with former label partner and friend D’banj, and unintentionally dropped critical comments about Nigerian rappers, but he has also soared high with the launch of a new label, subsequently releasing a compilation album and bagging endorsement deals.

source: thenetng

Amarachi Uyanne, An 8-Year-Old Girl Wins Nigeria’s Got Talent!

Amarachi Uyanne is the winner of the first-ever Nigeria’s Got Talent. She is eight years old and the youngest contestant in the competition.

Amarachi, a dancer and singer from Benin City, Edo State, dusted off competition from nine other contestants and was crowned winner in front of a studio audience on Saturday, December 8, 2012.

 at Bamako Studios, Ikeja, Lagos.

After being screened from 10 to six, to four and then a final three, Amarachi was tonight announced winner by the show’s host Andre Blaze.

Judges Kate Henshaw, Dan Foster, Yibo Koko all seemed pleased with the result.

She said she want to study abroad with the money she won and also to help orphans and the needy. She believes that it was God that helped her all through theduration of the reality television show.  “I never thought that I will win. I thank God for helping through it all,” she explained.

“Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala” Mother was kidnapped

The mother of the Minister of Finance “Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala"was kidnapped on the 9th of December, 2012. It was around 1: pm at the husband’s palace in Ogbe-Ofu quarters by eight gunmen who stormed the palace in two Audi 80 cars.

She is 82 years old and the wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Professor Chukwuka Aninshi Okonjo Agbogidi. The Policemen have already arrested a man, who was said to have left the palace a few minutes before the incident.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Charles Muoka, who confirmed the kidnap, said the police had collected information that would be useful enough to track down the kidnappers.

Her daughter Okonjo-Iweala is yet to make a statement of her own. The Kidnappers also haven’t made contact with her or the family to demand a ransom.

Dbanj Says he is not Single

Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as “D’banj”.told guests during a live interview at the Tymeout With Tee A concert on December 1, that he’s definitely ‘occupied,’ he is not single.

Shocking, right? Especially coming barely weeks after he released a new single titled ‘Bachelor‘.

 ‘Even when I tell them I’m single’, they don’t believe. So these days, I tell them what they want to hear. I mean look at me, at my state, would you expect that I won’t be seeing anyone?‘ He asked in rhetoric.

Linked to many women in the past, D’banj is one of Nigeria’s most eligible bachelors. Those close to him tell us what he said at Tee A‘s event is ‘definitely not far from the truth.’

‘Of course he’s dating. He’s a successful young man with many ladies interested in him. And he’s definitely dating. So it’s right if he says he’s not single. What no one knows is how serious these things are. And for sure, I can tell you that there are no wedding plans anywhere yet‘, one insider squealed to NET over the weekend.

Now at 31, D’banj sits comfortably in the millionaires club, and with coming projects already revealed, it’s certain he’ll continue to play in the league for some time.

And no – he didn’t mention names. He didn’t talk about Genevieve either. In fact he was delighted when interviewer Tee A dropped the Genevieve question and moved on to other things…

Mosun Fillani Gives Birth To A Beautiful Baby GIrl

The popular Yoruba actress Mosunmola Fillani,  gave birth to a beautiful  baby girl on November 28th, 2012 at a hospital in Lagos. Mum and child are said to be doing great.

Mosunmola married the son of a former police chief and Niger State Military administrator, Simeon Oduoye, early this year. Congrats.........

General Buhari Loses First Daughter

Former Head of State and national leader of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), is in mourning following the passing away of his first daughter, Zulai.

She died on  Thursday evening after delivering a baby in Nasara Hospital, Marafa Estate in Kaduna, Zulai. She  would have been 40-years-old  on December 5, 2012.

Zulai  is a graduate of Economics from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,she survived by  her husband, Captain Mahmud Junaid and three children, including the new born baby who is said to be healthy and doing well.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sanusi calls for the sack of 50% of civil servants in Nigeria

Sanusi had on Tuesday at the Second Annual Capital Market Committee Retreat in Warri, Delta State called on the Federal Government to fire at least 50 per cent of its entire workforce.

Sanusi argued that the country spends 70 per cent of her earnings on salaries and entitlements of civil servants.

He said that having the Federal Government’s staff strength reduced by half would free up capital for infrastructure development in the country and buoy the economy.

“There was no justification in the recommendation,” Omokhuale said.

The CLO chairman said that there was no sense in sacking 50 per cent of civil servants to join an already saturated labour market in Nigeria.

According to him, the focus of governments at all levels should be how to direct excess workforce into other productive use.

Pa Akintola Ogunde Is Dead

The  veteran Yoruba theatre legend, Pa Akintola Ogungbe is died. He died on Wednesday 28th Nov, 2012 in his hometown, Abeokuta .

 The  veteran Yoruba actor, died at the age of 78 years.  May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

University Of Lagos is the 9th Best University in Africa

According to a new ranking released by Africa.com. University of Lagos is the 9th best University in Africa. Cairo University is the still the best University in Africa.

 The top 10 best Universities in Africa are......

1. Cairo University – Egypt
2. American University in Cairo – Egypt
3. Mansoura University – Egypt
4. Makerere University – Uganda
5. University of Nairobi – Kenya
6. University of Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
7. University of Botswana – Botswana
8. University of Ghana – Ghana
9. University of Lagos – Nigeria
10. Ashesi University – Ghana

Fuji Star Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma Celebrate His 45th Birthday Yesterday

On November 27, 2012 Fuji star Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma celebrated his 45th birthday party with family and friends at Zen Restaurant, GRA, Ikeja in Lagos.

Guests included his daughters - Wasilat and Barakat, Gbenga Adeyinka, Funsho Adeolu, Femi Davies, Bayo Bankole, Toyin Kolade amongst others.

These are pictures from the events:

8 Ways to Fit Romance into Your Busy Life

What can you do to "fit in" romance into your busy life. It can be done if you follow the eight romantic tips below:

1.Plan date nights:  Actually schedule one night a week that you will spend with your significant other. Put it on the calendar and don't let anything (other than life's emergencies) interfere with your date. This is as important a commitment as your next shift at work

2.Take a vacation with your significant other: only Family vacations are great, but it really is okay to leave your children with grandma and grandpa and spend a long weekend alone with your significant other. You are not a bad parent. By doing this you are not only revitalizing your relationship with your significant other but making all other relationships in your life more successful and happy. A positive side effect is that your kids will miss you and realize how much you mean to them.

3.Do something romantic always:  It doesn't have to be Valentine’s Day or an anniversary to send flowers or an "I love you" card. Surprise your significant other at every opportunity and watch the sparks come back into your relationship. This doesn't take much time or money, but it does remind him/her that in this busy life, you are still thinking about him/her.

                                                                         

4.Say "no": Say no to any new commitments that will take away from your time with your significant other.  If you have plans for the weekend, say "no" to that extra shift.  Yes, the money would be good, but what does this tell him/her? That work is more important. Not good for success in the romance department.

5.Remember that it's the little things that mean a lot. You do not have to spend a dime to remind your partner how important he/she is to you. A surprise kiss on the cheek while cooking dinner, or a gentle touch while you're breezing by with a basket full of dirty laundry, will remind him/her how important the relationship is to you.

6.Compliment please: compliment your significant other on his/her looks. I'm certain you can find something good about him/her in either the hair, clothing, or make-up arenas. Say it! Again, this reminds your significant other that you are emotionally connected to him/her and appreciate him/her.

7.Take quiet time alone whenever you can: Yes, plan the date nights and vacations together, but also take the opportunities that arise to spend quiet time together. When you have an unexpected night alone, do something romantic instead of watching television or reading a book.

8.Be partners in everything you do: You do not have to be with your significant other 24-7, but be on the same sheet of music when it comes to household responsibilities and raising the family. This partnership will help your romantic lives grow.

Omotola Beats Genevieve, Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele , Jackie Appiah At ELOY Awards

On November 25, 2012, Omotola  Jolade won another award , the talented screen diva added another feather to her cap at the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards held in Lagos. Omotola got the award for her role in film 'Ties That Bind.'

The mother of four and wife of a brilliant pilot, Captain Mathew Ekeinde, was announced ELOY Awards actress of the year beating the likes of Funke Akindele, Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson, and her Ghanaian counterparts Jackie Appiah and Ama K Abebrese.

Check out the full list of winner below…
Favourite West African Actress – Omotola Jolade
Favourite West African Action – Miajid Michel
Best West African Film – The Mirror Boy
Male Performance in Film – Clint Dyer
Female Performance in Film – Thandie Newton
Male Performance in TV – Nonso Anozie
Female Performance in TV – Wunmi Mosaku
Favourite Male TV Star – Arinze Kene
Favourite Female TV Star – Tameka Empson
Emerging Talent – La Charne Jolly
Young Shooting Star – Daniel Kaluuya
Comedy Performer – Andy Osho
Diversity in Factual Production – Saving Africa’s Witch Children
Diversity in Drama Production – Luther
Favourite Urban Movie – Anuvahood
Favourite Music Video Performance – Tinie Tempah
Independent Spirit Film Production – Obi Emelonye
Achievement in Cinematic Direction – Thomas Ikimi
International Film – Why Did I Get Married Too
US Screen Personality Male – Tyler Perry
US Screen Personality Female – Monique

Actor Femi Brainard weds Top Radio presenter, Uche Nwokocha

The popular movie Actor Femi Brainard and Top Radio presenter on-air-personality Uche Nwokocha have wedded.

The traditional wedding took place on 24^th of November 2012, in Imo State the bride's hometown. There white wedding to take place very early next year. Congratulation!

Innocent Udeme Udofot “Iyanya’s friend” Wins Davido’s N500k Birthday Cash Prize

Innocent Udeme Udofot popularly known as MC Galaxy, iyanya’s friend wins the cash prize of N500, 000 from Davido birthday party bash.

The competition took place on November 23, 2012 at Club Dueces, Victoria Island.  Davido had asked his fans to show him their best dance skills. All MC Galaxy needed to do was prove he was the best at it and he did.

Davido To Give Away A Cash Prize Of N500,000 At His Birthday Party Tonight

Davido  is giving away a cash prize of N500,000 to one lucky fan at the birthday bash party tonight.

 He will  perform at High Impact concert in TBS, Lagos and then celebrate with fans at the Deuces Nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The “Davido @ 20” party which is hosted by the HKN crew including Sina Rambo, Asa Asika and B-Red is FREE for all with FREE drinks all night.

If you are interested , start heading there now to camp out. We can only imagine the line outside the club later tonight.

FNO Awards 2012

FAB Night Out is the annual gathering of the FAB team with our fans, supporters, nominees, celebrities and dignitaries from diverse industries ranging fashion, entertainment and lifestyle.

On this night, unique and well-deserving inputs of entrepreneurs, celebrities and brands are awarded according to their categories for the dazzling award.

The great thing about the FAB award is that viewers and followers of the FAB family and everyone else gets a chance to vote for their favorite nominees.

This year’s event will take place at the Landmark Village, Victoria Island, Lagos by 6pm prompt on the 2nd of December, 2012. It promises to be the peak of exciting nights ever that will highlight dazzling efforts and performances from your most loved acts.

Everyone is encouraged to begin voting as the date for voting will close by the end of the month.

There are 22 categories and you’ll find the HOW TO VOTE guide below the categories.

Also watch the videos including the categories for the Nominees.

Have a Fabulous time voting!

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

WEST AFRICA

1. Jewel By Lisa

2. Tiffany Amber

3. Christie Brown

4. Buki Akib

5. House of Nwocha

MODEL OF THE YEAR

FEMALE

1. Ojy Okpe

2. Emmanuella Chika

3. Imade Ogbewi

4. Bunmi Ademokoya

MALE

1. Francis Nwodu (Chinko)

2. Bryan Okwara

3. Kingsley Ushie

4. Victor Kwen

FASHION BRAND OF THE YEAR

1. L’Espace

2. Mai Atafo

3. Kinabuti

4. David Wej

5. Jewel By Lisa

ONLINE PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR

1. Bella Naija

2. Passionistahub

3. Onobello

4. that1960chick

5. LindaIkeji

MOST STYLISH ARTIST OF THE YEAR

MALE

1. Darey

2. D’Banj

3. Naeto C

4. WizKid

5. Ice Prince

FEMALE

1. Asa

2. Mo’cheddah

3. Eva

4. Tiwa Savage

5. Sasha P

MOST STYLISH ACTOR OF THE YEAR

MALE

1. Gideon Okeke

2. Ramsey Noah

3. Mike Ezeronye

4. Joseph Benjamin

5. Chris Attoh

FEMALE

1. Genevieve Nnaji

2. Omotola Jalade

3. Rita Dominic

4. Beverley Naya

5. Nse Ikpe Etim

TV SHOW OF THE YEAR

1. Tinsel

2. Project Fame

3. Big Friday Show

4. Nigerian Idol

5. Ultimate Search

TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

1. Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere

2. Eku Edewor/Dolapo Oni

3. Adams Ibrahim

4. Frank Edoho

5. Joseph Benjamin/Adaora Oleh

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

1. Beat 99.9FM

2. Inspiration 92.3FM

3. Wazobia 95.1FM

4. Traffic Radio 96.1FM

5. Top Radio 90.9FM

ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

1. Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru

2. Wana Udobang

3. Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu

4. Tosyn Bucknor

5. Olisa Adibua

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

1. Orchid Bistro

2. Paris Deli

3. Yellow Chilli

4. Pattaya Restaurant

5. Level 7

BAR OF THE YEAR

1. Sip Bar

2. Reeds Bar and Lounge

3. Soul Lounge

4. Likwid Lounge

5. Ediz Wine Bar

DJ OF THE YEAR

1. DJ Caise

2. DJ Humility

3. DJ Neptune

4. DJ Jimmy Jatt

5. Dj Exclusive

CLUB OF THE YEAR

1. Deuces

2. Auto Lounge

3. Play

4. Soho

5. DV8

HOTEL OF THE YEAR

1. Radisson blu

2. Federal Palace Hotel and Casino

3. Four Points by Sheraton

4. Southern Sun

5. WheatBaker Hotel

FASHION WRITER OF THE YEAR

1. Ono Bello

2. Fatima Garba

3. Ijeoma Ndekwu

4. Ezinne Chinkata

5. Funmi Ibiyode

FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR

1. Crystal Deroche

2. Ebun Aboderin

3. Dimeji Alara

4. Bolaji Animashuan

5. Veronica Ebie

MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Lola Maja

2. Seun Omisesa

3. David Onyedike

4. Banke Meshida

5. Jide Adedeji

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

1. Reze Bonna

2. Hakeem Salaam

3. Kelechi Amadi Obi

4. Yetunde Babaeko

5. Obi Somto

HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR

1. Ugo Igbokwe

2. Rita Idehen

3. Debola Falana

4. Shola Laditi

5. Banke Meshida-Lawal

CAR OF THE YEAR

1. BMW X3

2. PORSCHE PANAMERA

3. RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

4. MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

5. TOYOTA LANDCRUISER

HOW TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FAB NOMINEES

 We are pleased to inform you that voting has commenced for the FAB awards so feel free to vote for your favorite nominees.

You do not have to send SMS’ by this new voting method.

All voting will be done online

This new voting method encourages voting from any part of the world.

Click here to vote: http://fabmagazineonline.com

Voting closes at 12 midnight on the 30^th of November, 2012.

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