SO,WHATS D'BANJ WEARING FOR HIP HOP WORLD AWARD?

Story & Photos by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

I got a call sometime ago from a Nigerian based in the United States.The person told me he loves the way we focus on celebrities.He also told me that every aspect of a celebrity lifestyle is a news.For over 2 hours I was being lectured on how the socks a Micheal Jackson is wearing or a puppy owned by a Beyonce would be accorded a star status just because of the owner.The person whom I wouldn't want to mention his name says it is rather unfortunate that some people only think that its only when a celebrity is engaged in a monumental sex scandal that it becomes news worthy.

Well,lets leave it at that.One of the hottest gist around town is the forthcoming hip hop world award on Saturday 15 March 2008 at Planet One,Ikeja-Lagos.Nigerian celebrities would try as much as possible to outshine one another on the 'yellow carpet' (Its Yello'because MTN is a major sponsor of the event).

I got accross to Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj and he told me that he would be wearing a suit made by Nigerian based Okunoren Twins.Kehinde, one of the Okunoren twins told me that they are up to the task.He boasted that all the 'kokolets' would definately give D'banj a second look because of the designer suit.He also told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that the cost of the suit is about N150,000.

Pix 1-D'banj

Pix 2-One of D'banj cars

Pix 3-Kehinde Okunoren

TODAY IN NIGERIA: NIGERIAN ENTERTAINERS PROTEST INCESSANT ARMED ROBBERY ATTACKS

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

The Nigerian entertainment community registered its displeasure today over incessant armed robbery attacks on it members and other well meaning Nigerians. They carried out a peaceful protest to various electronic media houses and office of Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr.Haruna Abubakar.
Those who took part in the protest include D’banj,Wunmi Obe,Efe Omoregbe of Now Music,Bayo Odusami popularly known of Howie-T of KISS Event, TEE A,Teju Baby Face,Ego,Princess,Buga,Kunle Afolayan.
At the state police command, the protesters were received by the Police Public Relations officer,Mr.Frank Mba.The commissioner was later invited to the forum and he assure the entertainers that they are trying their best. He also promised that new measures would also be put in place to curb crime in the state.
It was a pathetic scenario as one of the protesters painted the pathetic story of Kingsley James, Chief Marketing officer of Digi Prints who lost his wife to such armed robbery attack last week.Kingsley’s 7 months old baby was also shot in the process.
The commissioner said there is an urgent need for collaboration between the entertainers and the police. He also told them to be more security conscious.

Pix 1-Kokomaster,D'banj

Pix 2-Ego,Princess,Yinka Oyedeji (Lagbaja's former manager)Ayeni Adekunle and others

Pix3-Wunmi Obe

Pix 4-A group photographs with Lagos State Commissioner of Police

LOVER'S WIFE SET TO BATTLE STAR ACTRESS INI EDO

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Ruth,the wife of Phillip,the youngman star actress Ini Edo openly declared as the love of her life stormed Nigeria from her American base recently and from all indication she appears ready to stop Ini from taking Phillip away.
We gathered that Ruth decided to come down to Nigeria after reading interviews granted by Ini and Phillip that they are preparing for their wedding.On her part,Ini has been showing off the 'will you marry me' ring on her finger.
Reliable sources disclosed that Ruth appear set to tell the whole world that the duo are not being sincere in their plans.
Sources disclosed to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that there is serious fire on the mountain because Ruth is ready to take her man back.
A source disclosed that Ini's lover who is based in USA decided to storm Nigeria after reports were published in two magazines that she is alledgedly involved in same sex.Ini's lawyer has since threatened to sue the media houses to the tune of N100 million each.Phillip and Ini also granted interviews telling the whole world that nothing of such ever happened.Phillip also told the media that he is deeply in love with Ini and vice versa.
Before now,Phillip had also alledged that his wife was having an illicit affair with a dark sinned Nollywood actor.

UCHE JOMBO ACQUIRES ANOTHER JEEP TODAY

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Top Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo will today take delivery of a glittering new ride for herself. It should be noted that Uche’s Rav 4 jeep was snatched from her by armed robbers sometimes ago. The vehicle was later recovered but the star actress prefer a new ride so that she can completely keep the traumatic experience behind her.
www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that the actress would be perfecting papers for the new car today. When we sought her comment, she confirmed it.Uche, however, refuses to mention the brand of the vehicle but confesses that it would definitely be a jeep.What we can't confirm right now is whether the jeep would be a' tokunbo' or' tear nylon'

Whatever she buys,the friendly actress deserves a congratulatory message or what do you think?

“I AM COMFORTABLE WITH NUDITY”

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Meryl, the Namibian girl who took part in the Big Brother Africa 2 is a reporter’s delight anytime,anyday.Aside her good sense of humour,she is down to earth. She tells you that she hate pretence that is why she is ‘real’ anywhere she finds herself. “I am always me, I can’t be somebody else”
In a chat with www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com at a movie location sponsored by Ifeayin Anago, Meryl disclosed that she is very comfortable with nude roles because she likes her body and sexuality. When we put the question to her on whether she could be so daring to take up a sex role in a movie, she said yes. According to her, it comes with the job and she would do it if her. “It comes with the job so I can do it. I am comfortable with my body. If you watch the BBA you will notice that I was walking nude. I didn’t have sex but I kissed. I also smoke. When people asked my mother how could you have raised a child like that? She told them she was not aware I smoke until that time.
On her experience in the BBA, she told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that it was a wonderful experience. “I have been waiting to be a part of the BBA since I was 16, so going there is like dream fulfilled” she said.
On her love life, the 21 year old declared that she has no man in her life at the moment. She also confesses that a Nigerian guy is already wooing her since she came into the country. So far, the Namibian disclosed that she is having a nice time in Nigeria.
Meryl has watched a number of Nollywood movies she considered wonderful. Coming to Nigeria to take part in a movie with Nollywood stars is adding another feather to her acting career.
Assuring that the movie being promoted by Ifeayin Anago would be the best when finally released,Meryl disclosed that there are lots of crazy scenes, beautiful women and lessons to be learnt from the movie. The working title of the movie is Player Number 1.The likes of Ini Edo and Uche Jombo are also taking part in the movie.

RICHARD THE BIG BROTHER AFRICA WINNER ROMANCE 5 SISTERS

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Richard Bezuidenhout, winner of the last Big Brother Africa is at the centre of a controversy that is blowing hot right here in Nigeria and this is authoritive.Richard is in love with a Nigerian girl but he can’t keep his eyes off her four beautiful sisters. At the end, he succeeds in going to bed with four of them. What next?
Oooooohhh! Before you start to say to hell with such a guy, please note that it is a movie script and Richard is right here in Nollywood taking part in his first ever movie.
http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ travelled out of town to the movie location on Friday 7 March 2008.We succeeded in having a chat with the Tanzanian who carted home the $100,000 prize of the BBA 2.He told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that in the real sense of it, he is totally different from the character known as Slow in the movie. He would not state whether or not the controversial sex lifestyle with Titiana and Ofunneka earned him the controversial lead role. Richard says he is just an actor in transition because later on in life, he would be much more comfortable as a movie maker. “Right now, I am an actor because it would be helpful later in life as a movie maker” he said.
He also told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that he is having a great time in the country because Nigerians are hospitable. I asked him if he has met Ofunneka since he came to Nigeria. He smiled and said Ofunneka has been a good hostess so to say. “We have met and gone out together. We were at Jay-Jay Okocha’s club and others.This is my second time in Nigeria.The first time was durning shooting of Moment with MO (A talk show by MO Abudu)”
Richard is not the only one in the country.Meryl (Namibia) and another housemate of BBA 2 are also part of the star studded movie. Nigerian movie stars on set include Ini Edo, Halima Abubakar and Uche Jombo.The movie is being sponsored by Ifeayin Anago,the owner of East Side Music.Ifeayin’s late father started the popular ‘Mega Movies’ video rental outfit in Nigeria.

SHOW OFF!

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Nigeria's prolific actress,Joke Silva and musician,Dare Art Alade showing off their pair of designer eye wears in this exclusive photo with http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/

While Dare wears John Richmond, the veteran actress prefers Bvgari.