R.I.P: Another Young Nigerian Musician Dies

This month hasn’t been a very good month for Nigerian entertainers.

Just a week after the tragic news about gospel singer Kefee’s death rocked Nigeria, another young musician passed away in her 20s.

The fast rising Imo State-born artiste Cynthia Akudo Jonah, aka Cynthomania (or Ada Owerri), was said to have died on June 18 following the brief illness.

Cynthia recently released a single “Ukwu Ajebutter”, was set to drop her debut album soon.

The sad news was officially provided by Cynthomania’s manager who didn’t give any further details.

May her tender soul rest in peace.

Meet The Woman Who Predicted Kefee’s Death

I came across this report and decided to share.

I saw it in the Vanguard that a Nigerian female talking drummer, Ara, who is a friend to late Kefee, says she had a dream concerning Kefee’s death and that she had called the late singer to pray hard to avert it.

In her words: 

“I want to use this forum to appeal to my colleagues in the music industry. Less than two years ago, I had a dream about Keffee and immediately called her and narrated it to her, I also appealed to her not to make a joke of it….the rest is history.

Early this year, I had a dream and contacted Efe of NOW music as he’s the only one Icould call and told him to please organise a forum for all musicians to assemble and pray against death amongst us (please confirm from Efe). It’s sad we had to lose my girlfriend, sister and colleague…so sad. When a revelation comes like that, it means there is a way out. Once again, we need to come together as a body under one roof to rebuke and pray about this revelation I had early this year. Yes, we all have different sources of prayer but this is a prayer we all must observe together. I beg you all. I didn’t want to speak out but I have no choice than to”.

Sandra Ankobiah Buys Herself A N6 Million Porsche Macan S

Apparently, Nigerian entertainers are not the only ones spending big.

Popular Ghanaian TV Host/Lawyer, Sandra is a force to reckon with.

Sandra Ankobiah has got for herself a automobile and it is a Porsche Macan S.

She posted pictures on instagram saying that there are only two of it in West Africa, and that makes her feel so blessed.

She captioned: ‘#BrandNewWhip #2014PorscheMacanS#FreshFromTheManufacturers #OnlyTwoInWestAfrica #IHaveOne #Overgrown911 #911OnSteroids#FasterThanTheCayenne#FirstCompactSUVThatsAlsoASportsCar #Beast BlessedBeyondMeasure’

SABC Boss Under Probe For Taking A ‘Wife As Gift’

Angered by allegations that the acting chief operations officer of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), Hlaudi Motsoeneng was given a wife as a gift, South African women’s groups have protested against the act culminating in an investigation into the allegations, an official said Friday.
“We have received plenty of complaints on the matter,” the government’s Commission for Gender Equality spokesman Javu Baloyi told AFP.
In response, the commission had launched “a serious and intense investigation,” he said.
Motsoeneng was allegedly given a young woman — along with a cow and a calf — by a lobby group of traditional leaders.
A Soweto-based newspaper reported last week that about 10 women were lined up in Thohoyandou, Limpopo province, by traditional Venda chiefs seeking greater exposure of their culture, and Motsoeneng was invited to choose one.
The 22-year-old woman chosen by Motsoeneng, a human resources management student, Vanessa Mutswari — was pictured in the newspaper bare-breasted next to him, standing behind a trailer on which the cow and calf had been loaded.
“The use of women as gifts as if they were livestock is a serious regress and an insult to the gains of 20 years of democracy and freedom, particularly the contribution of women,” women’s ministry spokeswoman Kenosi Machepa said.
Gender commission spokesman Baloyi said the investigation into the complaints was expected to be completed within a couple of weeks.
Motsoeneng has not responded publicly to the allegations nor the investigation.

Kelly Rowland Proudly Shows Off Bare Baby Bump

Former singer from the great female band, Destiny’s Child — Kelly Rowland, announced that she is expecting her first child with husband/manager Tim Witherspoon earlier this month.

The mom-to-be shared with the world a photo fans have been craving to see.

Rocking a crop top and yoga pants, Kelly flaunts her sweet cargo as she meditates.

Lupita Nyong’o Stuns On Her First Vogue Cover

It’s been one endorsement deal here and there since Lupita walked away with a Grammy months ago.

The Kenyan actress gets another landmark as she landed her first ever Vogue cover this July.

On the cover, Lupita smoulders in a print dress with a plunging neckline and cut outs.

In the editorial spread, she rocks pieces by Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Jonathan Saunders, Prada, T by Alexander Wang and J. Crew.

Eagles to Earn 30% from Fifa Cash, NFF Clarifies Win Bonuses

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have agreed to pay the senior national side not less than $2.7m for their participation in the group stages of the Fifa World Cup, with an option of further increment as the team progresses in the tournament.

The disclosed amount is part of the monies the federation earns from the football governing body (Fifa) during its fifth appearance at the World Cup.
And as revealed by the NFF technical committee chairman, Chris Green, who is in Curitiba with the team ahead of Monday night opener against Iran, Super Eagles players will get 30 percent from the Fifa largesse for first round appearance, believed to be about US $9m- meaning about $2.7m.

Nigeria Stars Will Earn $2.7m of Fifa World Cup Reward.

“When the Senate President, Dr David Mark came here to meet with us and the players, he was totally convinced at our sincerity with the players and what we have on board as the team progresses but some people are just hell bent on ensuring that they raise issues that don’t even exist,” Green said.
“When we unveiled this before the President of the Senate who represented President Goodluck Jonathan, he was full of praise for us and promised that he will add a special bonus from government to the players and promised further surprises if the team goes far in the tourney.”
The Fifa earnings is expected to increase as the team progresses in the tournament. NFF have agreed to give the team 40% for the second round, 50% for the last-8, 60% for the semis and 70% for a progress to the final.
Green further explained that the NFF have also agreed with the playing staff to pay $10000 win bonus for group stages matches, $12500 in the round of 16 and $20,000 for semi-final per players.
Should the team reach the final and go on to lift the trophy, each member of the squad is expected to earn $25000.
The Eagles also plays Argentina, 2-1 winners over Bosnia-Hercegovina on Sunday, and the European debutantes, after today’s opening group game over Iran.

6 Boko Haram Members Trying To Plant Bomb At Winners’ Chapel Arrested In Imo

Men of the Imo State Police Command, Sunday arrested six suspected Boko Haram members inside the Winners Chapel Owerri, along Port Harcourt road, while planting bombs in the church premises.

According to an eye witness account, the security personnel attached to the church noticed strange movements within the church premises and monitored their movements.
The security men alerted the senior pastor of the church, Moses Oyedele who instructed them to alert the police which they did and the Police immediately rushed to the scene with soldiers and other security agents.
It was discovered that about six suicide bombers have taken over the church perpetrating their nefarious activities.
The source said that the police immediately cordoned off the church premises in search of the suspects leading to the arrest of the suspects.
It was discovered that the suspects had planted a bomb at the entrance gate of the church and had taken position round the premises of the church so as to plant more bombs.
The police anti-bomb squad which detonated the bombs, conducted a thorough check
round the premises so as to detect any hidden bomb within the premises.
When interrogated the suspects confessed to be suicide bombers who had stormed the state with the intention of bombing five churches within the state.
The church authority on getting the information in respect of the latest development alerted members of the congregation to relocate the service to the Heroes Square near Imo Concorde Hotel where they conducted their first service which was supposed to begin by 7am.
When contacted, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adbulmajid Ali advised the citizens to be very vigilant now that the Boko Haram men have penetrated the State. He confirmed that the anti-bomb disposal Unit of the state police command has detonated bombs, adding that investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident was being carried out.

Meet Sanusi, The New Emir Of Kano’s Two Wives and Kids

That’s his first wife, Hajia Sadiya on the left and Hajia Maryam, the second wife on the right. See pictures of his kids below:.

Akunyili For Burial August 28 – Family

Former Minister of Information and Communications, Dora Nkem Akunyili, will be buried on August 28, 2014, the family has announced.

“Details about the funeral arrangements will be made available to the public in due course”, the deceased’s husband, Chike Akunyili, said in a statement Sunday.
Mr. Akunyili thanked Nigerians for the great love they extended to Dora both in life and at death.
He also expressed his family’s appreciation to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for the special valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, held in honour of the late minister.
Mr. Akunyili advised anyone who has a tribute or testimonial in honour of Dora to send it by e-mail to amazon4life@doraakunyilionline.org, amazon4laif@yahoo.com, or amazon4laif@gmail.com.
He advised people who wish to make enquiries regarding Dora’s funeral to call any of the following numbers: 08181333222, 08103198444, or 08098020976.
Mrs. Akunyili, a former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, died last Saturday, June 7, in an Indian Specialist Hospital after a two year battle with cancer.
The former minister, who was a delegate to the on-going National Conference in Abuja, would have turned 60 on July 14, 2014.

World Cup: Super Eagles Demand Appearance Fee From NFF

The Super Eagles reportedly demand from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay them appearance fee for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Super Eagles demand appearance fee for the World Cup

Despite the fact that the players are paid the match bonus, starting from $10,000-a-man for a first round match win, the Eagles led by Joseph Yobo and Mikel Obi were said to have met with the Federation president Aminu Maigari demanding for the additional payment “for at least featuring in the first round of the World Cup”, AfricanFootball.com reports with reference to the top source.
Nigeria will earn over $9 million for qualification and participation in the first round of the 2014 World Cup. More benefits are coming, if Keshi’s men reach the knockout stages .
For the Scotland, Greece and USA friendlies each team player received an appearance fee of $3,000.
For comparison, their Ghanaian colleagues are on an appearance fee of $75,000-a-man for the 23 players, included in the final squad.
It would be recalled that arguments on the issue started for the Super Eagles at the 1998 World Cup and continued recently jeopardizing country participation in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. It took intervention of the Presidency to resolve the conflict.