BREAKING NEWS:TUFACE IDIBIA IS NOW FATHER OF TWINS AS PERO ADENIYI DELIVERS 2 BABY BOYS

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Nigerian born international music star,Tuface Idibia is now the proud father of twins.www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that Pero Adeniyi delivered two baby boys for the 'African Queen' crooner yesterday.
According to a source who spoke with www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com, Pero was delivered of the bundle of joy in far away Barbados,Caribbean Island.
It should be recalled that Pero also had a daughter some years back for the musician.
Pero is the daughter of Chief Jide Adeniyi, a multi millionaire businessman. He owns Poatson Group of Companies. On his part, Tuface is regarded as one of the most successful musicians that has ever come out of Nigeria.He is also one of the highest earners in Nigeria's fast growing entertainment industry.
Annie Macaulay, another girlfriend of Tuface Idibia is heavily pregnant at the moment.Are we expecting another twins for Tuface?
We are working round the clock for more information.As soon as we get it, you will be the first to know!

DJ ABASS INVITES YOU TO "UK ALL STARS"

Dj Abass,one of the best DJs in United Kingdom is inviting you all to "UK ALL STARS-'A Celebrity Affair with DJA, KC & Panache!" on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00pm.

Event: UK ALL STARS-'A Celebrity Affair with DJA, KC & Panache! "Camera, Lights...& Action! A night of glitz & glamour!

"What: Bar NightHost: DJAMUSIC, KC & PANACHE!

When: Saturday, April 26 at 10:00pm

Where: The Phoenix Centre, WC1X 0DG

TODAY IN NIGERIA :TONY TETUILA DENIES PAMELA'S BABY!

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Nigeria born music star, Tony Tetuila has formally denied that he has a baby from one Pamela based in the United Kingdom. Tony called http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ on the phone this afternoon to show his displeasure over the story that was published on the blog sometime ago. Tony, popularly called the golden boy of Africa did not deny having a relationship with the lady but swore that he made sure he protected himself whenever and wherever. "Niyi, you are my person.That thing is a rumour" he said.
The ‘u don hit my car’ crooner argued that most guys who are married also have girlfriends but they put their family first.
“I just finished talking to her right now. My lawyers are also talking to her over the issue and it can turn out to be a big case. It’s all a rumour and I know she can not tie me down with any fake pregnancy or whatever.I can even give you her phone number in Britain right now. She should get her acts together. My lawyers will know what to do about her case. Niyi, you have to make the point clear to the world that I am not the owner of whatever she is claiming because I am married and I have two children from the same woman”

SOFT SELL MAGAZINES REPORT AISHA BABANGIDA'S WEDDING TO ZAMFARA GOVERNOR

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

The soft sell media is agog with the story of Aisha Babangida’s marriage to the incubent Governor of Zamfara State, Mahmudu Shinkafi.According to this week edition of City People magazine, Aisha decided to call it quit with her first marriage to Basheer Garba,their first husband because shortly after the wedding the love was no more there.

Those who witnessed the wedding of Aisha, the first daughter of self styled ex-military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Babangida and Basheer, a nephew of former dictator, General Sani Abacha were shocked that the wedding couldn’t work. It should be noted that Kola Abiola, son of late billionaire Bashorun MKO Abiola was the first man linked to the eldest daughter of the Babangidas.
We gathered that the marriage failed to work because Mariam Babangida (Aisha’s mother) would not wasn’t a situation where her daughter would be a second or third wife.
Now that Aisha is re-married, we pray that she would have a wonderful marriage. In her own report, News of the People, another tabloid published in Nigeria, disclosed that there might be problems over first ladyship.
Meanwhile, City People also published the report that Muhammed, Aisha’s younger brother is also planning to take another wife very soon.Remember, she married Rahaman Idimi, few years ago. The marriage is still in tact.

HELP US IF YOU CAN!

I want to thank you for coming to my daily celebrity news and photos online.In fact, the words of encouragement from people make me want to do more.I also thank God because the blog has surpassed my intial expectation.The responce I get from Nigerias all over the world is overwhelming.Sometimes, its amazing when people call from India,Singapore and all that.
Those who started with this blog in January will understand the transformation or should I call it a revolution in celebrity reporting in Nigeria.
I have given my time and everything to sustain it.I don't want to shut it down.That is the reason why I have to plead with you our esteemed readers to help us if you can by supporting through whatever means.I hate to do this but I want you to understand that it involves alot of resources to keep this thing floating.We want the blog to remain free and open.If you can assist us,I will be most honoured.You can even place advert.This would go a long way!
There is need to expand operations,need for good computer systems, regular internet services, mobility, camera,batteries and all that.
I love you all.I can't start mentioning names of people who have been there for us.Sure, one of these days I will.

TRADITIONAL WEDDING OF EJIRO GBOGUNREN AND OLUMIDE OWODE IN DELTA STATE,NIGERIA

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Ejiro Gbogunren and Olumide Owode,two lovers based in Australia had their traditional wedding in Warri,Delta State,Nigeria.
The introduction between the Owode Family of Ijebu-Ife,Ogun State and the Gbogunren family in Delta State took place on Friday 11 April 2008 while the traditional wedding proper took place on Saturday 12 April 2008.
It was an event of great glamour, elegance and style as the Urhobos and their in-laws try to outshine one another.The Urhobo said that they are the achitect of entertainment,the Ijebu laughed and really showed that they are the authentic commanders of 'maximum' enjoyment.The Ijebu storm the place with a long convoy of exotic cars.
The couple would soon host a wedding website and you can see the beauty of Nigeria's rich culture.
Its sweet to fall in love.I feeeeeeeel like getting married too!
When I was much younger, I was so much in love with Mariah Carey (Please help me,is it love or lust).She was my music idol.It was my childhood fantasy to go to America someday and marry the musician.I just refused to believe that she was married at that time.However, I got so jealous immediately she released 'Honey' and she started showing off too much flesh.I got really mad because I felt she was flirting with other men.Well, I have forgiven Mariah Carey for making me go through that trauma.Now, I realised its a fantasy but I still love her songs to a fault.

Pix 1- The bride dressed in the rich Urhobo style
Pix 2-The couple
Pix 3- Frances and her husband (Also from Australia) with the Bride
Pix 4- The Make up artiste working on the bride.

Nas, Freshlyground, D’Banj, others dazzle at SMVA 2008

Tokunbo Ibikunle

Photo Journalist

(captured the event for http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/)

As predicted, the 2008 Soundcity Music Video Awards did not just hold, it indeed held all spellbound. On the night of Friday, April 11, at the Shell Hall of the prestigious MUSON Centre, Nigeria’s first and foremost lifestyle, music and entertainment television channel, Soundcity, truly fulfilled its reputation of adding value to life with the power of music when it hosted the exceptional Awards ceremony, with all the glitz, glamour and quality entertainment synonymous with Soundcity.
The Awards was a convergence of Nigeria’s fledging music industry, and it featured the best of recognition and entertainment as never before experienced at any similar event in the country, with live telecast on cable and terrestrial television, with commentaries on radio transmitted across Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other parts of Europe.
Nas, the American music icon was on hand to thrill the attendees, reeling out his most famous songs one after another, also getting SMVA recognition for his influence on hip hop music. He kept the crowd on their feet all night at the Awards which had started with a one-in-town Red Carpet event. The red carpet led guests into a very innovative concept of a tunnel where Denrele, Soundcity’s enigmatic channel ambassador was on hand to welcome the esteemed guests. Yeancah and Chinwe were further up in the tunnel also taking interviews which were fed unto live television.
The event was thrilling indeed as to keep even viewers at home awake until well past midnight. Alhassan Subairu from Yola was so overwhelmed as to mention on the Soundcity website that Nigeria was actually Africa’s entertainment destination, if what he saw on television indeed took place in Nigeria and put together by Nigerians.
The host D’Banj, his co-host Ashionye and fast-rising comedian AY, were on hand to make the event a delight. It was truly first class entertainment all the way. The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Musical Society of Nigeria gave a remarkable account of itself, in addition to equally splendid performances by Tony Teteuila, Eedris Abdulkareem and Eddy Montana of the Remedies who came together just for the SMVA, and taking the audience down memory lane.
South Africa’s Freshlyground, Tic Tac who came all the way from Ghana, Peter and Paul of P Square, D’Banj, Don Jazzy and the Mo’Hits Crew, Nato C, Ikechukwu, Sasha, the Storm All Stars, Kaffy, and QuestionMark All Stars also brought their exceptional talents to bear on the event.
"I guess you know that Soundcity is a medium that represents a repertoire of encompassing music videos - as far as it is music and it is good to someone’s eyes as it is to the ears. We needed the SMVA in the continuing pursuance of the Soundcity channel’s noble objectives, and to extend further entertainment to our esteemed viewers. Thus we made a promise for a quality outing, and I’m very excited we have delivered", said Tajuddeen Adepetu, Chief Executive Officer of the Consolidated Media Associates (Soundcity’s parent body), and Executive Producer of the Awards.
"Hosting a world-class event requires using modern technology, and this really enhanced our event, making it quite robust indeed. This is one Awards in the history of the Nigerian entertainment that nobody will wish to forget in a hurry; and you saw that the activity itself showed the viewing preferences of Nigerians, with entries for the fourteen categories adjudged on the criteria of originality, style, creativity, expression, and graphic quality", he added.
Perhaps it was this confidence in his company that translated into winning the City People Entertainment Company of the Year Award.
The Award Screening Committee chairperson, and Head, Creative and Research at the Silverbird Group, Mr. Jacob Akinyemi Johnson, said the excitement the awards generated was a vindication, and an indication that his committee did a thorough job. He said he was quite impressed with the turnout and reaction of the winners and the audience as it showed their accent to the efforts of the Awards Screening Committee.
There was the red carpet sprawling right from several meters away, and leading into a tunnel richly branded with MTN, Unilever, Guinness, Virgin Atlantic, Soundcity, Televista and Spice’s details. A member of staff from one of the sponsoring companies even said they were not surprised by the fantastic outing that the SMVA came to be as they had already taken for granted, the reputation of the leading TV platform to always deliver.
In the tunnel, you had the best of production technology at play, the cranes, the cameras, audio and visual facilities, the mega screens, all the exciting cocktails were a marvel. So much attention was paid to details, little wonder the quality of sound, and general ambience was an experience to behold. And the interior of the venue proper was something else as it took you into another world entirely. It was a complete transformation of the Shell Hall from what we knew it to be, and the set replicated a DVD player, taking you right into the world of music videos themselves, and simulating a real video production process experience.
"I felt like I was inside a DVD, you know, as part of the cast of a music video, and my eyes were so glued to the stage I couldn’t blink a second; I wonder what SMVA 2009 will be like", said screen diva, Oge Okoye.
The fun was not to end at the MUSON Centre as the train moved onto K’s Place on Akin Adesola Road, Victoria Island where all the nominees, winners, crew, invitees and fun lovers bombarded the club. It was truly one long night of ample entertainment.

SMVA 2008: ALL THE CATEGORIES, NOMINEES AND WINNERS
BEST MALE VIDEO
Eldee : I’m Leaving
Charly Boy : Ninja Bike
Jimmy Jatt : Stylee (WINNER)
MP : No Dull Yourself
D’Banj : Move your body
Faze : Kolomental
Rasqui : Dapada

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Sasha : Adara
TY Bello : Greenland
Asa : Fire on the Mountain
Barbara : Dangerous
Kween : Jebele (WINNER)
Nneka : Uncomfortable Truth
Nnena : Oluchi

BEST R&B/POP VIDEO
TY Bello : Greenland (WINNER)
Silver Sadih : Rawa
Asa : Fire on the Mountain
P Square : Do Me
D’Banj : Move your body
Faze : Need Someone

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Mode Nine : Nigerian Girls
Jimmy Jatt : Stylee
Sauce Kid : Yebariba
Ill Bliss : You go wound (WINNER)
Naeto C : You know my P
BEST NEW ARTISTE
9ice : Little Money
Asa : Fire on the Mountain (WINNER)
MP : No Dull Yourself
Nigga Raw : Obodo
Jimmy Jatt : Stylee

BEST DIRECTION
Infinity : Olori Oko (WINNER)
Faze : Kolomental
Asa : Fire on the Mountain
KC Presh : Sengemenge
Kween : Jebele
Jimmy Jatt : Stylee
Charly Boy : Ninja Bike

BEST SPECIAL EFFECT/EDITING
Infinity : Aye Ole (WINNER)
KC Presh : Sengemenge
Silver Saddih : Rawa
Jimmy Jatt : Stylee
Mode Nine : Nigerian Girls
D’banj : Move your body

BEST VIDEO
D’banj : Move your body
Tu Face : If love is a crime
P Square : Do Me (WINNER)
Sasha : Adara
KC Presh : Sengemenge
Faze : Tattoo Girl

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Infinity : Olori Oko
Muma Gee : Kade
Asa : Fire On The Mountain
Nneka : Uncomfortable Truth
P Square : Do Me (WINNER)
D’Banj : Move your body

SOUNDCITY VIEWERS CHOICE
Infinity : Olori Oko
Gino : No Be God
TY Bello : Greenland (WINNER)
Jimmy Jatt : Stylee
Morachi : Hapuyah Like Dat

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Goldie : Komole
Morachi : Hapuya Like Dat
Faze : Kpo Kpo di Kpo (WINNER)
Obiwon : Joli

SOUNDCITY FRESH VIDEO
Rooftop MCs : Shocktheraphy
X-Project : Lori Ile
Shank : Julie
Djinee : I No Dey Shame
Olu Maintain : Jedi Jedi
Mo’Hits All Stars : Booty Call (WINNER)

AFRICAN VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Freshlyground : Pot Belly (WINNER)
Jozi : What with the attitude
MOKOBE : C'est Dans La Joie

Pic 1-Chinwe, a presenter with Soundcity

Pic 2-Entertainer,Otoaye at the event

Pic 3-Charly Boy and wife,Ladi D.