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A Russian passenger plane has crashed in the Central Sinai according to reports monitored on CNN. The aircraft was travelling from Cairo to Russia.  Details however are still sketchy but latest reports from Russian state media says it was an A-321 airbus with 224 passengers on board. It dissapeared from rader 23 minutes after take-off

Lagos came to a standstill on Sunday, October 10, when actor and movie maker, Elvis Chucks premiered his latest effort, a TV series entitled Royal Castles, featuring Yul Edochie,   Victor Olaotan, Chris Attoh, Yul Edochie, and Gloria Young   among a host of others. The event, which was held   at the jetty of Raddison Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was graced by celebrities and Nollywood stakeholders. Royal Castle tells the story of the Nigerian class system, the lives of everyday people from the rich and famous to those at the lowest rung of the ladder. Commenting, Elvis Chuks said: “The show builds on storylines of betrayal, deception and corruption in high places and love that unites all. It is designed to bring together families of all tribes, races and religions in understanding the common challenges faced by families regardless of their status or background. “The TV series is designed to bring together families, races and religions with a view to under...

BY DEJI AROLOYE Once upon a time he was a starry eyed wannabe but today, he is one of Nollywood’s most sought after actors. Actor, Joseph Benjamin has declared that indeed it was rough and tough when he came into Nollywood in 1995. Speaking with Entertainer recently, Benjamin advised upcoming artistes to hold on to their dreams even in the face of difficulties.   “I remember my first movie was in  1995. It  was a struggle for me but I kept pushing. I had tenacity and I didn't stop improving on myself.” Another tip from the multi-talented artiste is that reading could help in enhancing one’s skills fast. “Reading has helped my craft. It has helped me in building a sustainable brand. The only regret I have is that if I had known the things I know now, I would have moved faster. Everybody has a journey in life but what sustains you is your drive to succeed,” Benjamin added.

Unleashes   Laff 4 Christ Sake Comedian, Julius Agwu, who recently survived brain surgery in the US, has declared that God has given him a second opportunity and he intends to amend his ways. In a chat with tonyogagablog at his home in Lekki, the comedian was all smiles as he spoke: “It is a miracle that I am alive to tell this story. My recent experience has opened my eyes to a whole new world. Before I lived like just any other entertainer but now I have decided to use all I have towards serving God. “But for his mercies I wouldn’t be alive today. I want to thank all those Nigerians who stood by me and prayed for me while the ordeal lasted. God called me long ago and I have been delaying but now I must bow to his will.” Laff for Christ Sake Consequently, tomorrow, Sunday, November 1, all roads will lead to This Present House, Lekki, when he hosts another edition of his comedy show, Laff 4 Christ Sake. “It’s happening live tomorrow. It’s going to be an evening o...

The stage is set for the third edition of Ambassador Charity Awards which holds on Sunday, November 8, at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Commenting, Coordinator of the awards, Ebuka Peters who doubles as the CEO of Ambassador Showbiz Plus said: “We are back again for the third edition of Charity Ambassador Awards which recognises and celebrates those who have added value to humanity by showing love, dedicating their time, donating and caring for the less privileged and the vulnerable in our society.” Among others, Ebuka disclosed that for this year, the event is open for people to nominate charitable personalities, adding that the award is also open to brand/media support and sponsorship.  

·           Set to unleash   Laugh & Get Healed Season 2 (Elder O pix) The stage is set for the release of Elder O’s comedy CD entitled   Laugh & Get Healed Season 2. “The long wait is over and my fans should watch out for the release of my highly anticipated comedy CD entitled Laugh & Get Healed Season 2,” an excited Elder O told tonyogagablog at celebrity hangout, O’jez Bar & Restaurant, Surulere, Lagos, recently. “Laugh & Get Healed Season 2 will be on shelves before the end of November. I am calling on all lovers of comedy to go out there and grab a copy.” Meanwhile, comedy lovers on the Island are in for a swell time as they can now catch up with the rib cracker every Wednesday at another popular hangout, N Tyce Lounge, located on Karimu Ikotun, Victoria Island. “I will be performing live every Wednesday. Show kicks-off at 6pm. Wanna have a swell time and you stay on the Island? Then the place to be is...

South African based Nigerian singer, Lucci Gucci is hot! She has just dropped the remix of Maureen Ejezie’s popular highlife classic, I Love Palm Wine which is currently on massive rotation in the rainbow nation. ‎In a telephone chat with tonyogagablog, the light complexioned singer of Igbo extraction said: “I just released a new single entitled Palm Wine produced by Overload.   The inspiration came from village life and the way our fathers love and respect the brew. I also love the fact that both the young and old can drink it.” Among others, she has played both international and Local gigs and toured countries like Ireland, Abu Dhabi and the UK for shows. “So far so good, though it has not been easy but God has been faithful. And guess what, I have just wrapped up a project with South African artiste, Rooted Soul; my fans should watch out!” Lucci Gucci released her debut album a while ago entitled Ebezina.

As the drive to rehabilitate Rainmaker, Majek Fashek gathers momentum, it has emerged that Tuface Idibia will do a remix of one of his greatest hits entitled Holy Spirit . In a chat with tonyogagablog, Tuface who says that Majek Fashek was one of his influences while growing up disclosed that it was a privilege for him to remix a hit song from the music legend. “There is a project going on to rehabilitate Majek Fashek and I am going to do a cover of one of Majek Fashek songs and I love it so much; I’m so excited and honoured. The track is entitled Holy Spirit.£ According to him: “Majek is one of my big influences. He really influenced me because I love Bob Marley a lot and anybody that goes in that direction automatically is very close to my heart.” How does he think the music industry can help Majek get back on his feet? “I believe he had many friends back then and a lot of these friends I believe are reaching out to him now. I think that anybody that can contribute shoul...

The stage is set for the seventh edition of The African Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA), which holds in Lagos between October 28 and October 31 at Eko Hotel & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos. According to Kenneth Chamberlain, Head of Logistics & Marketing of the platform, this year’s edition will not only be held in Lagos, Nigeria, it will also attract the presence of the British Film Institute and the London Metropolitan Film School among a host of others. Commenting at an event to unveil the 2015 edition at a media parley at NTA, Victoria Island, Lagos, Chamberlain said: “ZAFAA Awards 2015 is holding in Lagos Nigeria and it is going to be bigger and better. It will feature lots of talented artistes, directors and producers from across Africa. “We are bringing ZAFAA to Nigeria because Nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world and besides, the organisers are Nigerians so we want to celebrate our cultural heritage and diversity,” Chamberlain added...

EYITAYO Are you between the age bracket of six and 17? Are you studying in Nigeria? Opportunity is calling. The stage is set for the seventh edition of TeamMasters Spelling Bee competition. Commenting on this year’s edition, Rotimi Eyitayo, an official of the platform said: “Registration kicked-off since September and closes on November 30. In a bid to provide solutions and assistance to some of the challenges facing pupils, TeamMasters designed TeamMasters Spelling Bee competition to help develop students in primary and secondary schools. TeamMasters has successfully organized six editions of the competition and this is the 7th Edition.” Among others, this edition will be rounded-off by an awards ceremony where prizes would be given to winners and schools that performed excellently. An initiative of TeamMasters Limited, a human capital development and business consulting firm, TeamMasters Spelling Bee is designed to help students achieve greater heights in education.

Philanthropist and Christ Royal Family Church General Overseer, Bishop Tom Samson and his wife are set to celebrate their 50th birthday in grand style on Saturday, December 12. This disclosure was made during an interactive session with newsmen recently in Lagos. Consequently, the bishop, who was born into the family of Pa Enweliku Samson and Madam Eunice Enweliku Samson in 1965, has lined up series of activities to mark the celebration which will hold at Royal City, Ota, Ogun State. Commenting, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the birthday, Deacon Iyke Kanu said: “This is the 50th birthday of our great bishop. We have put in place several committees to work effectively to make the day a glorious one. The plan is to have a carnival-like birthday party that will continue to reverberate years after because we will be using the occasion to reveal the body of Christ, to let the world know what Christ can do using the celebrant as a case study. “Bishop Tom Samson came ...

GB FAMOUS EVABLIZ In line with its vision to conquer the Nigerian music space, Vicmet Records has unleashed two of its artistes, Evabliz and GB Famous on the Nigerian music scene. In a chat with tonyogagablog, Hope Akwarandu, the CEO of the platform declared that Vicmet Records was poised to take its place in the Nigerian entertainment scene. “Vicmet Records made history yesterday, October 16, as it released its singles entitled Shere69 from GB Famous and Red Eye by Evabliz. Nigerians and indeed music lovers should watch out!” Among others, Vicmet Records is a new record label in Nigeria owned by Vicmet Nig Limited. It focuses on discovering up and coming artistes. With branches in Dublin, London and New York, Akwarandu says the vision is defined by theword  one: “We are one team, with one vision and one goal. We work together as one collective unit, producing all styles of good music! Piece by piece we have put together a good management team that understand...

THE CREW OF TRIANGLE POSING WITH NAFDAC BOSS, PAUL ORHII RECENTLY Don Kwaffy’s Snow Entertainment is on the march again barely a month after the successful premiere of   Triangle   in Abuja as the platform has wrapped up plans for a screening which will hold in the last week of October in Makurdi, Benue State. Commenting, the Executive producer of the flick, Don Kwaffy said: “Following the successful premier in Abuja, the   Triangle   train is moving to Makurdi, the Benue state capital. It is with joy that I inform you that the Benue State premiere will take place at Aminu Isa Kontagora Arts Theatre. It’s going to be an exclusive viewing concert and it will hold on the last week of November. “Among others we will host the cast and a Nigerian music star in Makurdi. It's also going to show case some talents in music and dance from the Snow City Entertainment. We are likely to be hosted by the state Government and some highly placed business moguls at home an...

From humble beginnings, comedian, entrepreneur, actress and happily mother of three, Helen Paul has risen to be one of Nigeria’s most sought after comediennes. As I drove to her office located in Ogba, Lagos, that cloudy morning, I kept wondering what it would be like interviewing a comedienne. As I pulled up outside her office, I was excited and looking forward to chatting with the comedienne who has held Nigerians spell bound with her comic baby voice; I couldn’t wait to pounce on her. She’s wearing a pair of trainers and a short dress which terminates just above her knees. Looking all sporty, she’s flanked by her publicist, Bayo Adetu as the pair meet me at the gate of her institute, Helen Paul Theatre & Film Academy. I follow behind casually as we ascend a staircase and I’m ushered into tastefully furnished office. As soon we as we settle in she goes down memory lane, recalling how she met and married her husband of five years. “I met him through my boss where I...

MERCY AIGBE INI EDO The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) has unveiled the list of nominees for the 12th edition which kicks-off October 27 at the Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja. HILDA DOKUBO And actresses Mercy Aigbe, Kiki Omeili,  Hilda Dokuboh, Ini Edo and Chidiebere Anaeke are set to slug it out in the category for   Most Outstanding Actress 2015   as they go head to head. Commenting,  Gbenga Andipe, spokesman for the College of Screeners said: “I am glad to inform you that the nominees list for 2015 is ready. The nominees were selected after a painstaking two weeks of screening of over 700 films from 39 countries. The screeners were made up of industry stakeholders including filmmakers and film critics who expressed appreciation with the improved quality of films especially from Nigeria.” According to him: “Films were received in all the 14 categories which included features, short film, documentary, animation an...

The stage is set for the 2015 edition of kiddie’s talent hunt show, Ultimate Discovery which holds on Saturday, November 14, in Lekki, Lagos at  Dreamworld Africana Amusement Park. In a chat with   tonyogagablog , the MD/CEO of Lianchi Concepts, Lillian Obieze, organiser of the show which seeks to discover and exploit dance talents in children said: “We are back and better. This year it’s going to be a blast as we have wrapped up plans for a successful show. This year among other side attractions we are featuring Miss  Karina, Tuale of Wazobia FM, Miss Ambassador for Peace South/South and Queen Serena Joseph among other side attractions for the kids. “Ultimate Discovery is a dance competition among schools in Lagos State which has been successfully organised for three years. With 26 schools involved and over 1000 guests expected, the event is aimed at discovering, nurturing and promoting dance talent among pupils,” Obieze added. Red Carpet kicks off at 9am...

tonyogagablog: TRIANGLE PREMIERE LIGHTS UP ABUJA : After months of waiting, penultimate weekend, Abuja, the Federal capital Territory played host to Nollywood when it witnessed the much ...

PRINCESS ONANUGA Movie maker, actress and entrepreneur, Princess Onanuga is on the march again barely a few months after her wave making flick, Hadiza , hit Nollywood. As you read this piece, the thespian is on the verge of unleashing two fresh flicks entitled Omo London and Ibironke on the motion picture industry . Commenting on what inspired both flicks, Princess, who is currently on location in the UK for another flick said that it was the desire to do something new and refreshing? “Well, I thought I should do something different and at the same time, dwell on real life experiences happening to people in everyday life and to understand what people go through and what actions parents display in front of their kids that can have an impact on their lives either negatively or positively.” According to Princess, while Omo London is all about love, drama, and educating people about life and certain lifestyles that can influence people negatively and also positively, Ibir...

IIMOH EKUKINAM POSING WITH THE FIRST AND SECOND RUNNERS- UP Miss Imoh Ekukinam, a final year student of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has emerged winner of the Akwa Ibom Anniversary Queen Pageant which was held on Saturday, September 26, at De Dome Events Center, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. In a contest which could simply be described as keen, Imoh beat 24 contestants to clinch the crown. Aside the star prize of N.3m, Imoh also got a brand new car and a one year modelling contract . Commenting, Imoh said: "I am super excited and thankful to the Akwa Ibom State Anniversary pageant officials for making me their Queen, I won't disappoint them." According to the new Queen, her pet project would be geared towards assisting young people develop their passion and career paths. The event was put together by Imaobong Udoh (Angel) of Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Cooperation with the support of Samsung, AAF and Amity Hotel.

DON KWAFFY POSING WITH BASHIR AND EMPRESS NJAMA It was fun and excitement last week Thursday, October 1, as Don Kwaffy's Snow City Entertainment, in conjunction with Empress Njama’s House of Empress (HOE), took time out to celebrate the nation’s 55 th anniversary with indigent kids in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The event which kicked off at 3pm at UN Quarters Play Ground, Gwarinpa, had in attendance popular OAP, Willi WIlli, Chuks D General, movie director, Chibuike Ibe and his wife, Ibe Kalu, former DG, Governor’s Forum and Ambassador Wahala among a host of others. Commenting on why Snow City Entertainment hooked up with House of Empress for the event, the CEO of the platform, Don Kwaffy said: "Charity is part of our vision at Snow City Entertainment. For years we have watched with keen interest, Empress, support the less privileged kids by celebrating with them on Independence Day and on her birthday.   “We decided to key into this edition beca...