Shine Your Eye: Zaaki Azzay Marries New Wife, Hembadoon Ugema

Famous veteran Nigerian singer — Zaaki, known for his trademark torchlight symbol has maried again.

Its been barely two years after his first wife Hadiza Yadoo left him after claiming domestic violence and the popular 90s singer Zaaki Azzay took another wife, 24 year old Hembadoon Ugema.

Zaaki married Hembadoon last month in Ushongo, Makurdi, Benue state.

Here are some pics from the quiet wedding ceremony: -

Ballin: Wizkid Hangs With Ty Dolla $ign, Wale, Tyga, Chris Brown and Big Sean In The Studio

It’s pretty obvious now that Wizkid has some serious plans up his sleeves with his upcoming new album.

It’s safe to say that his fans should be expecting more than the usual in his new album set to drop soon.

Thanks to social networks, we get to see the things happening behind the scenes.
Ty Dolla $ign had a night session in the studio and posted photos on Instagram of himself chilling with Wale, Tyga Big Sean and Chris Brown in the studio and yours truly — Wizkid.
Check out Wizkid in studio with Good Music act, Big Sean and famous producer/rapper Ty Dolla $.
Don’t forget just few days ago Wizkid was also spotted with Akon and Tyrese.

Samklef Sits On The Throne In Dashing Promo Shot

Samklef isn’t the most popular Nigerian artiste, he has no major endorsement deals but we all know for a fact that he is still on of the most talented producers in Nigeria.

The Nigerian music producer and artiste seems to be working hard on his music this year and he has taken the first steps by releasing new photos.

He will also be releasing new songs next week.

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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.