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A new talk show currently trending on YouTube christened Talking With Martins Show is heating up social media as it has described HKN CEO and artiste, Davido as selfish in its latest episode. Wondering why? Then listen to Martins, the host of the show: “I don’t want to talk about this but one of my producers told me I just have to talk about it. I have a question to ask, is Davido becoming selfish? He is busy promoting only himself and ignoring his cousin and other artistes on his label. “Davido is one of the biggest artistes in Nigeria. What baffles me is, why is he not carrying his labels artistes along? He is made and one of the most featured artistes in Nigeria. Why is his cousin, Shina Rambo who started the label with him not getting any promotion? They built the label together from scratch but where is he today? Davido is not helping anybody but busy promoting himself to the detriment of his cousins and artistes. He should buckle up and carry his label mates alo...

Accra, capital of Ghana, will play host to an array of African celebrities when they unite for a solidarity march against human trafficking in December. Commenting, Abuja based lawyer, Ndukwe Sam Obu, Founder/Chairman BoT of Next2None opened up on the event: “We are glad to announce to you that the event is 90 per cent ready. The most difficult part was to travel to many African countries to get the endorsement of the various Ambassadors of those nations. “We have travelled from Liberia to South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Cameroun to carry out a survey as to the present situation as it relates to human trafficking. We intend to have for the very first time, a convergence of African celebrities in Accra, Ghana, to have a celebrity walk against human trafficking. “The Ghanaian government has given us the Independence Square for all the stars to converge. After the walk in the morning, African legends will be playing against Ghana legends in an exhibition football m...

New kid on the block and music prodigy, 10 years-old Eva Presh, is set to light up the Nigerian music scene with the release of her debut single, God is Bigger Than My Enemies. The rapper and singer who thrilled guests during the recently concluded Felabration at The New Africa Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, received Tuface Idibia’s praise after her performance when he described her as talented. Eva Presh not only sings and raps but also dances and composes her songs as well. Her inspiration for her music, she revealed comes from her environment. "I compose my songs from story books, novels, events and what people say and do around me. I also get inspiration in my quiet moments. "I love music because it brings harmony and happiness. Music makes me happy and it sends messages to the world. I started singing at the age of 9. I sing at birthday parties and shows such as LTV End of Year Party among others.              "I released my first hit ...

By Deji Aroloye Musician, Sound Sultan, in partnership with Standard Bearers School (SBS), Lekki, held a novelty march last weekend at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island designed to create awareness about the plight of orphans at Stephen’s Children’s Home, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Speaking at the event, Sound Sultan said the reason why he always partners the school is because of its stand against violence and love for the less privileged. Also speaking, the Propietress of SBS and Ambassador of Stephens Children Home, Modupe Oni urged well meaning Nigerians to support the orphanage by creating educational opportunities for the over 400 children, victims of the the Boko Haram insurgency in the north. “We have this program me in our school called 'Ice breaker morning.' It is just to break the monotony of school education for the parents and the children to have fun. We crafted this and it is always centred around football. "But this year, we have added our charity ...

As the countdown to the celebration of philanthropist and Christ Royal Family Church General Overseer, Bishop Tom Samson and his wife’s 50th birthday celebrations, which hold on Saturday, December 12 gathers momentum, it has emerged that celebrities including Commander Ebenezer Obey, Paul Nwokocha, Mercy Aigber and Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st will headline the event. According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Deacon Iyke Kanu: “Because it’s the 50th birthday of our great bishop, we have put in place several committees to work effectively to make the event a glorious one. The plan is to have a carnival-like birthday party that will continue to reverberate many years after. Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, Paul Nwokocha, Mercy Ayigbe and comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st are among a host of celebrities that will grace the event The celebration kicks-off on Sunday, December 6, with a Birthday Lecture delivered...

Reprieve it would seem is on the way for exhibitionist, Cossy Orjiakor, as a die-hard fan has come to her defence on social media. The fan, reacting to a picture of Cossy which has generated a lot of negative reactions tweeted: “ Cute baby. Nigerians, can't you just stay without negative comments on someone eles’s page ? If na Beyonce or Rihanna dress like this una go praise am pass the way una dey praise GOD . Kendra Nollly Bridget of the Playboy Mansion in America are worse than Cossy but Americans never say negative things about them and they are even happily married to the best men. Stop the negative comments on   @cossyojiakor ’s   page. It is not nice.”

Last weekend, Friday, November 21, Abuja based movie maker, Chibuike Ibe, finally tied the knot to his heart throb, Tamara Alfred, in a traditional and court wedding ceremony which was held in Garden City, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Commenting after the ceremony, the director behind films likes Triangle and Mr. & Mrs Onoja described the event as the happiest day of his life: “Today is the happiest day of my life. Today I have tied the knot with my lover and mother of my son, Tamara Alfred. Words cannot express my joy.” Among those who graced the event which was held at Abacha Road, New GRA at Chief Pere Ajuwa Compound were celebrities like Elvis Chucks, Chief Pere Ajuwa, Melvin Oduah, Samuel Anyim, Igwe Chinonso, Mr Alfred, Dr. Sofiri Tasin Peterside, Don Kwaffy, Halima Ibrahim and Shalom Chiki among a host of others.

Singer, Tuface Idibia, who has just received a chieftaincy title in Kaduna State, has revealed his five success tips. He did this during a chat with tonyogagablog. “You have to be ready mentally, physically and spiritually to face challenges that will come your way. Number two is you must maintain your focus, focus on your dream and pursue it; live it and sleep it every day. “Number three is respect; you have to respect people because people are the backbone of your success and failure. You must respect your fans and the people that contributed in one way or the other to your success because there is no artist that can come out and say he or she is an island. “You have to have some level of humility. It is not by force that you must greet everybody you see on the road but you have to know how you put yourself out there. And finally talent, you need to have talent to make it in the industry.”

Laughter merchant, Elder O is on the march again. Barely two years after he dropped the debut comedy CD compilation, Laugh and get Healed with Elder O, his latest CD hit the market yesterday, Friday, November 27 to wide acclaim. In a chat with tonyogagablog, Elder O said: “The most anticipated comedy audio CD,  Laugh and Get Healed with Elder O Season 2  is dropping this weekend and it will be marketed and distributed by Highkay Dancent. It’s hilarious and exciting, I am calling on all my fans to grab a copy.”

Coming on the heels of his successful recovery from brain surgery earlier in the year, comedian, Julius Agwu, is poised to set up Nigeria’s first nite club for Christians christened The Tabernacle. The rib cracker made this disclosure at his home recently in Lagos during an exclusive chat with Entertainer: “God has been so nice to me he saved me from imminent death and restored me and so as from this point on in my career I want to use my talent and everything I have to serve my creator maximally.” Unveiling plans for the club which should kick-off early next year, Agwu who recently held a thanks giving service at This  Present Church, Lekki continued: “ Who says Christians can’t dance, hang out and have fun? Who says that because you’re a Christian you can’t listen to good music? Right now I am wrapping up plans for Nigeria’s first Christian Nite Club, a platform were Christians can come together and have fun. It’s going to be called The Tabernacle. I am calling on all Chr...

Who says there is no ability in disability should read this. A 25 year-old man living with  Down Syndrome, Solomon Omere, has just landed the lead role in Wale Adenuga’s TV series, Super Story . Commenting, an official of the platform said: “The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria recently collaborated with Wale Adenuga Productions, to create a special Super Story Drama Series. “Godwin is a unique drama about a young man named Godwin with Down Syndrome, whose search for love and acceptance exposes him to extremely sinister individuals who would stop at nothing to get his inheritance.” “Godwin will create awareness, exposure and inspire people with Down Syndrome and show the world that when you judge based on a diagnosis, you miss out on their abilities, beauty and uniqueness. “Godwin has proved a point to every individual that disability does not define a person. Watch out, therefore, for next seasons episodes of Super Story,” the official added. Godwin also features Zack...

*Features Terry G in new track After his successful Nollywood debut in his self produced comedy, Head Gun, featuring a list actors and musicians, Dancehall star, Baba Dee (Dare Fasasin) is back with a bang as he has just unleashed a new single entitled Wey The Money featuring Terry G. In a chat with tonyogagablog during the just concluded AFRIMA Awards which held at Eko Hotel & Suites, the Swedish returnee said: “I have a brand new track out; it’s something fresh with Terrygyzus’ House of Ginger in a super combination with Naija Ninja. And the response is great as my fans are just loving it. The music is out there on every relevant music platform. I am working on my new album which should drop first quarter of next year. Currently I am creating awareness.” What was it like working with Terry G? “That's what people are asking, did Baba Dee changed his style for Terry G or did Terry G changed his style for Baba Dee?  It’s a compromise and I think the combination worked ...

Actress, Angel Ufuoma is now a mother, at least, in a new flick. The star of over a dozen Nollywood flicks welcomed a baby girl in her latest movie entitled Jazzy. In the flick, Angel stars alongside Sylvester Madu aka Shina Rambo who is the the father of her baby. Commenting on her role playing a nursing mother, the movie producer and actress who doubles as a lawyer said:  “It's the first time I am playing a nursing mother in a film and it's exciting but feels weird. It got thinking me though. I actually felt a connection with the baby because we suffered in the story from the time the baby was born as my mother in the film didn't want anything to do with the baby's daddy because he is a wanted criminal.”

Today, Wednesday, November 18, comedian, Julius D’Genius Agwu, the CEO Julius Agwu Foundation Inc. Worldwide, in conjunction with his management company, Bishop Entertainment Consult LLC, would be giving back to Riverdale, a community the rib cracker describes that as one that has given so much and played host to one of the most culturally diverse communities in the State of Georgia, through his charity and gospel comedy show, Laff 4 Christ’s Sake, which holds at the Riverdale City Hall, Church Street, Atlanta, Georgia. Commenting, the rib cracker, who recently survived a brain surgery said: “We have partnered with the office of the Mayor of Riverdale to give back to the community by donating 250 turkeys to families living in the city of Riverdale.  “Also, we are not forgetting the men and women in uniform who continue to keep the community safe, especially during the holiday season. They are all coming out to celebrate as well as receive a turkey for Thanksgiving. “This is ...