Gbenga Daniel protests confiscation of hotel by Ogun govt

FORMER Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel yesterday opposed the confiscation of his yet-to-be completed multi-billion naira hotel in Abeokuta by the state government, describing the action as illegal.Following the acceptance of recommendations of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Governor Ibikunle Amosun-led administration to look into some petitions, the government, through a  "White Paper" confiscated the hotel in "public interest."       

Daniel through his Media Assistant stated: "We are constrained to once again draw the attention of members of the public in Ogun State and well-meaning Nigerians to another act of direct assault on the rule of law by the Amosun-led Ogun State Government." 

Source: The Guardian 

We are watching this channel closely!!

AYYONLINE's Chilli Challenge video hits 2.5million viewers

AYY's 'Chilli Challenge' has hit 2.5Million viewers. The video footage shows him devouring raw chilli. WARNING: Pls don't try this at home!!!

James Iroha a.k.a Gringory passes away @ 69

James Iroha a.k.a Gringory

Veteran actor James Iroha is dead at 69. Mr Iroha was the creator of the hit tv sitcom The Masquarade, in which he also starred as Gringory Akabogu. Before his death, Gringory was reported to be suffering from an eye ailment

I grew up enjoying The Masquarade which also include characters like Chief Zebrudaya, Jegede Shokoya, Naty and  Akpeno. May his soul rest in peace.

Ain't black so beautiful!!!

Ain't black beautiful!

BLACK IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Please look closely and tell me what you see!!

What do you  see??

Is it me or am i seeing DOUBLE???

Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends Live in Ibadan On Easter Monday!!

EVENT:

LAFFMATTAZ with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends in Ibadan

DATE:

Easter Monday, 9th, April, 2012

Former X-Factor Finalist Rachel Adedeji's new video - 'Club Lights'

 Former X-Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji recently released her new single and EP ‘Club Lights. Check out her video.

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EVENT: 

EASTER SUNDAY Night Out with DJ ABASS @KC's BAR

DATE: Sunday, 8th, April, 2012
NEW VENUE: KC's BAR, 148 Holloway Rd, N7 8DD
(In Two Separate rooms Of Music)

DEEJAYS: Abass, Ade, KC, Whateva, Jerry
TIME: 10PM - 6AM
TICKETS: FREE with Invite b4 Midnight, £15 without

CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY??

Call now to book ur special group package - 07946811253

INVITE HOTLINE: 07946811253
WEB: www.djabass.com

Kokomaster - Dbanj featured in The New York Times...

The Kokomaster - Dbanj - was featured in the arts section of The New York Times. Now, that is something worth talking about. Read story HERE

Kunle Afolayan's Phone Swap - Official Trailer No2

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Have you ever picked a drink from a bathtub at a party??

This picture depicts a normal scene at a typical London house party in the 90's and early millennium - bathtub filled with drinks. However, i've never been able to pick a drink from one because the only thing i see in my mind's eye is the image of someone having a bath in there. The owner has even left the foot scrub stones sef! Yuck!! Or am i just too fussy?

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Who's your favourite action hero??

Who's your favouirite action hero??

As a fan of action movies, these six guys have remained the most exciting for me in the last two decades plus. Who would win your vote as top screen 'Action Hunk' or 'Action Hero'?? Leave a comment.

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Watch out for the UK Premiere & Cinema release of PHONE SWAP & MAAMI. Full details out soon.

LEMAR debunks death rumours - 'I'm alive'....

Nigerian born UK pop star Lemar Obika yesterday debunked rumours of his death on his official twitter page. This he did in response to an online story (click for story) which falsely suggested he had died in a skiing accident in Turks and Caicos Islands.

I'm alive.... Or - if I'm dead and this is what the other side is like then - well... Its a LOT like earth and - GUYS! They've got twitter!!

— Lemar (@officiallemar) February 18, 2012

Bobby Brown asked to leave Whitney's funeral......

 

Bobby Brown was asked to leave Whitney Houston's funeral today ... after he got into an argument with Whitney's family over whether or not he could bring nine people into the church with him. Brown was spotted going into the church today in Newark, NJ ... but was seen leaving shortly thereafter.

According to TMZ sources, Brown was invited, plus two, but instead showed up with an entourage of nine people. We're told Bobby became upset when he found out they would not seat his whole party.

Our sources say Bobby wanted to sit with his daughter, Bobbi Kristina, but Whitney's family was not having it. We're told Rev. Jesse Jackson tried to smooth things over ... but to no avail. 

Source: TMZ

VIDEO: Nigerian man caught in a classic edition of Cheaters - lol!!

A classic edition of the hit series 'Cheaters' starring a Nigerian lover caught with his hand in the proverbial 'cookie jar'. Have a great weekend. Lol!!

Underwear bomber Abdulmutallab sentenced to life without parole.

Abdul Muttallab

A Nigerian man accused of trying to bomb a US-bound flight on Christmas Day 2009 has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 25, pleaded guilty to attempting to blow up a commercial plane as a would-be suicide mission for al-Qaeda.

His family quickly called on the US government to review the sentence. Abdulmutallab was badly burned when a bomb sewn into his underwear failed to detonate fully, prosecutors said.Almost 300 people were on the flight from Amsterdam to Detroit.

Read more...

Is This The No1 Fashion Accessory of the rich and powerful in Nigeria??

THE PANAMA/FEDORA HAT

a.k.a Resource Control

A visiting friend of mine from Nigeria recently described Panama/Fedora hats as 'resource control' and currently the single most important fashion accessory for politicians or the oil rich from the south-south region. I have also noticed an increase in its wear at some London parties and corporate events. In fact, an original version from prestigeous London hat shops can set you back as much as between £200 - £500.

So my question is - When and why was the walking stick relegated to No2 position??

'Last Flight To Abuja' - Watch The Trailer...

LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA

The Trailer

Ace director Obi Emelonye who brought you The Mirror Boy has just finished his new clip titled Last Flight To Abuja starring Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Ali Nuhu and Anthony Monjaro. Full details of UK premiere and screening coming soon.

Ladies & Gents, Pls Meet St Valentino....

ST VALENTINO

Ladies (& Gents), pls let me introduce to the man known as St Valentino. He's available to spice up your evening and a trial may definitely convince (or confuse) you.

RUGGEDMAN Drops A Valentine Special - 'Make Me Feel Alright' - Pls Listen & Download

RUGGEDMAN - Make Me Feel Alright

It's a St Valentine special dubbed 'Make Me Feel Alright' coming from Ruggedman. Pls listen and download

Download the song here

My Exciting Night Out at The African Kings Of Comedy

(R-L) DJA, Mrs DJA, Desmond Elliot & friend

 I attended Cokobar/Basketmouth's African Kings Of Comedy at the IndigO2 (& the fun packed after party @ Proud2 next door) this weekend and i had a fantastic time in the company of my wife, close friends and industry colleagues. In attendance was also one of the most skilled photographers in the business - Kevin Obosi who captured myself, my wife, celebrity actor Desmond Elliot and his mate. Pls view his beautiful pics from the event here

MY TOP 5 FAVOURITE LONDON RESTAURANTS..

 It's St Valentine's Day and i'm recommending to you my top 5 favourite London restaurants to go to wine and dine that special one. They are all family owned establishements with fantastic menus and great service (& affordable too - typically b/w £40 -£70 for 2). It's advisable to call to reserve a table. To know more about the listed restaurants, simply click on their name title. Happy Val's Day!!!

LA SERA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

 LA SERA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

176 Stoke Newington High St, N16 7JL

 TEL: 020 7254 7666.

AZOU NORTH AFRICAN RESTAURANT

 AZOU NORTH AFRICAN RESTAURANT

375 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9NJ

TEL: 020 8563 7266

Businesswoman loses £220,000 from grandmothers will for living in sin

Businesswoman Caroline Barrett, 28, spent that time co-habiting with her boyfriend before they married and has now lost her share of her Catholic grandmother’s fortune after a High Court dispute with her aunt and two  uncles. 

Continue reading......

TEAM NIGERIA ‘Racing Eagle’ set to compete in FIA GT series

Are you a car racing enthusiast?? Then watch out for TEAM NIGERIA ‘Racing Eagle’ set to compete in FIA GT series around the world!!! 

TEAM NIGERIA 'Racing Eagle'

TEAM NIGERIA will be competing in FIA GT3 series, a Grand Touring Series having super sportcar manufacturers like Audi, McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, , Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Maserati , Porsche, BMW competing with their most prestigious and iconic models

COMEDIAN WALE GATES To Host 'JUST JOKING' In LONDON

 

 EVENT: 

JUST JOKING with WALE GATES

DATE: 

Bank Holiday Sunday 6th, May, 2012

VENUE: 

THE BROADWAY THEATRE CATFORD,
LONDON.

ALSO PERFORMING:
ALI BABA, BASORGE, TEJU BABYFACE
JEDI, KOFFI, OWEN GEE

MUSIC BY: 

DJ ABASS, DJ WHATEVA & DJ ARCHYRA

TIME: 6PM

TICKETS: £20 

(call the hotline nos or online at www.walegates.com)
INFO: 07946811253, 07983548076

AN EMOTIONAL BOBBY BROWN BREAKS DOWN DURING TRIBUTE SONG TO WHITNEY..

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An emotional Bobby Brown and New Edition sing "Can You Stand The Rain" at a concert in Memphis (Southaven, MS) remembering Whitney Houston just hours after her reported death.A visibly shaken Bobby has to exit the stage. 

Source: @deejayTFLO

WHITNEY HOUSTON IS DEAD AT 48. (Found underwater in bathtub)

Whitney Houston - 1963 - 2012

WHITNEY HOUSTON IS DEAD - I was playing out at my st valentine gig in Milton Keynes when news filtered through that one of the greatest voices ever was no more. Whitney Houston was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she had been staying as a guest.

Her fantastic music career was overshadowed by substance abuse and her turbulent marriage to singer Bobby Brown. However, i'd like to always remember her for her great contibution to music and pray that her soul rests in peace.

Amen. 

HOW SHE DIED....

MODUPE DEBBIE ARIYO RECEIVES HER O.B.E FROM THE QUEEN.

A proud Modupe showing off her O.B.E

Human rights advocate and anti-children abuse campaigner, Modupe Debbie Ariyo received her Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal from the Queen earlier this week. Debbie Ariyo is the Founder and Chief Executive Director of Africans Unite Against Child Abuse,(AFRUCA). Nigerian born Modupe has worked tirelessly against the abuse of children across the world and particularly among the black community in the United Kingdom and in Africa. Congrats sis.

Another Nigerian and former NBA star, John Uzoma Amaechi also received his O.B.E this week. Congrats bro.

D'BANJ & MOHITS 'Live' IN NEWYORK - All You Need To Know!!!

D'BANJ LiVE IN NYC  

Dbanj & Mo'Hits Live in Concert...

 ★ CONCERT & AFTER PARTY ★
SUNDAY FEB.19th New York City
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CONCERT

@ IRViNG PLAZA
17 Irving Plaza NYC 10003
8pm to 11pm

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TICKETS
$40  Reg

$70  ViP
Tickets @ livenation.com

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AFTER PARTY
@ UNION SQUARE BALLROOM
27 Union Square West NYC
Time : 12am - 4am
Admission $20 at d door
  INFO:
COS CANINO +1 347 200 2509
Big MOOSE +1 646 299 5929

RASHEED +1 917 300 8359
JERRY +1 917 204 1461
Gbenga Solitude +1 240 601 1631
Ogugua +1 646 287 1630 

Diana Goddess - +1 9174882509

Another London Tube Racist Rant: Police Probe Woman's Tirade (Video)

Police are examining footage of a woman delivering a racist rant at Asian passengers on board the London Underground. The video, shot on a mobile phone, is the latest in a spate of recordings taken on public transport, and shows a white woman shouting “all f***king foreign s***heads” while passengers look on in shock.

The seven-minute rant was filmed on board a Central Line train between St Paul’s and Mile End stations and was posted on YouTube on January 24. The woman is seen sitting between two Pakistani men when she begins hurling abuse. 

Source: HP

GRAMMY WATCH: Will FEMI KUTI be 3rd time lucky this Sunday?

Femi Kuti

Femi Kuti’s ‘Africa for Africa’ album is up for  nomination as Best World Music Album in the 54th edition of the Grammy Awards, which will be held this sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Also nominated in that category are AfroCubism, Ladysmith Black and Malian Tinariwen. 

This is Femi's 3rd Grammy nomination since 2003 when he lost to Panamanian Salsa Ruben Blades and in 2010 to U.S banjo player, Bela Fleck. Let's hope this will be third time lucky for Femi. He surely deserves it!!

THIEVES STEAL CASH MACHINE WITH TRACTOR IN MINUS DEGREE!!

Thieves smashed a huge hole in the wall of a bank after using a tractor to steal a cash machine.The ATM was removed from a UK Natwest Branch in the early hours of this morning. While many were cuddling up at home in minus degree temperatures, some bold guys (or girls) were busy!!

What would you do if were a guest at this event???

What would you do if were a guest at this event???

Back To Life!!!

IS THIS BRAVERY OR BUFFOONERY??

Is this bravery or buffoonery?? This is what a very cold snowy London winter day can to to some. Lollz

Interesting!!

Ryan Parrot & The Rumours 'refix' Dbanj's Oliver Twist

This Oliver Twist viral appears to be occupying on a global level o. Oyinbo boy Ryan Parrot & and his band The Rumours have added their remix version to the gowing list of remakes and remixes. Pls watch and leave a comment.

2012 - UK Nollywood Premieres/Screenings to Look Out For.

Watch out for 3 major UK movie premieres and screenings of Nigerian/Nollywood films in the first half of 2012 (that is before the end of june) - Kunle Afolayan's PHONE SWAP, Obi Emelonye's LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA and Tunde Kelani's MAAMI. The listed movies will be coming to a UK cinema near you. This will be a follow up to a successfull 2011 that witnessed two theatrical screenings of Nigerian films (Obi Emelonye's The Mirror Boy & Lonzo Nzekwe's Anchor Baby). 

Obi Emelonye's LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA

Tunde Kelani's MAAMI

Kunle Afolayan's PHONE SWAP

Click on the listed movies for photo albums from previous London movie premieres -

Kiss & Tell, Anchor Baby, The Mirror Boy, The Figurine,  Family On Fire, Bursting Out, & 2 Dollaz. Images courtesy of DJAMEDIA

Have you voted for your favourite Nolly movie of 2011?? Vote now on the top right hand corner of this page.

SIMON COWELL OFFERS BEYONCE $100M FOR X FACTOR!!!

Simon Cowell is ready to break the bank by offering Beyonce a $100million annual salary  to be a full-time judge on The X-Factor.This would be a world record for the highest TV salary ever. Ratings would surely go through the roof and i see a win-win situation for all parties involved.

DID YOU EVER BUY ANYTHING WITH THIS COIN?

10 Kobo

Back in the day, this 10 kobo coin could get you a lot stuff! A bus ride, confectioneries, etc. Did you ever purchase anything with it??

HAVE YOU EVER HAD A HAIR CUT WITH THIS?

This clipper is the definition of 'Old School'. I remember having a few weekend cuts at home or the local barbers in Lagos in readiness for school. The good old manual clipper. Frequent use left a callous skin between the thumb and index finger of the barber. Nostalgia don hit me!! Need to visit naija soon!! 

Have you ever had a hair cut with this clipper??

Image: Nigeria Nostalgia Project.

LAGOS COURT EXTRADITES NIGERIAN TO U.S FOR $800K FRAUD...

Rasheed Abayomi Mustapha

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered that a Nigerian, Rasheed Mustapha, be extradited to the United States of America for allegedly stealing $798,907.62 (N125.3m) in that country. The verdict came after a lot of drama between the EFCC and Mustapha, who through his counsel, Joseph Nwabike, fought the extradition order. 

 Continue reading.....

GLUE IN HAIR EXTENSIONS COULD HAVE CAUSED WOMAN's DEATH !!

Atasha Graham

A "fun-loving" clubber collapsed and died after an allergic reaction that could have been sparked by the glue in her hair extensions, an inquest heard. Atasha Graham, 34, had just returned home from a night out at 6.30am when she fell to the floor and stopped breathing. Southwark coroner's court heard her partner Fenton Johnson and a friend called an ambulance and tried to revive her while 999 operators gave instructions over the phone.

Paramedics arrived at the scene in Lee, south-east London, and Ms Graham was taken to University Hospital Lewisham, but could not be saved. The court was told she had suffered anaphylactic shock, which could have been caused by the latex glue she used to attach extensions to her natural hair.

WOULD YOU DATE A SINGLE PREGNANT WOMAN?

Pregnant woman

An incident happened in my teenage years that always puzzled me until i became a 'man' and understood life a bit more. A man living on my street then in Lagos, Nigeria threw out his tenant and 'occupied' or  started dating the man's pregnant partner. I later started hearing similar stories of men dating pregnant women (single or married) in varying circumstances. 

Many would argue that dating a married woman is one thing and dating a pregnant married woman is another. However, would you date 'single' pregnant woman (and before you all start asking, a woman can be pregnant and single -Yels). 

Photos from DJ ABASS' Xmas Party 2011

I (Dj Abass) hosted my annual Xmas party (2011) on christmas eve at the luxurious Krystel Suites. Apologies for publishing pics late. My photog has just located the media card that had the images. I thought he had lost it and was ready to contact my lawyer..Lollz

DJA & TOLU a.k.a 'Don't Jealous Me'

DJ WHATEVA

 Continue for more pictures.........

SOUL TRAIN host DON CORNELIUS is dead - commits suicide

The late Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running and pioneering US TV dance show Soul Train, has been found dead at his LA home at the age of 75. A police officer responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home at around 4 am today (February 1).

He was pronounced dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, said Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter. Music producer Quincy Jones led the tributes. "I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of my friend, colleague, and business partner Don Cornelius," he said."Don was a visionary pioneer and a giant in our business. Before MTV there was Soul Train, that will be the great legacy of Don Cornelius. His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched."

Soul Train was one of the first US shows to showcase African-Americans prominently, and it introduced television audiences to such legendary artists as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Barry White.

Source - Press Association

GRANDMA ARRESTED BY US CUSTOMS WITH DRUGS (Pictures)

 

Grandma with her drug cache

A woman in her 70's was arrested by U.S customs officer while trying to enter the United States with over 10kgs of cocaine strapped to her body. This is not an uncommon practice for drugs mules coming in through the US-Mexico border but it is rare to find a courier this old. E no easy eh!!!

'WELL ENDOWED' NIGERIAN LADY DAMAGES HER £1250 BLACKBERRY!!

A few day ago, i published a post about the most expensive Blackberry phone - the BB Porsche '9981 which retails at £1250. Well guess what!!! A Nigerian lady with a well endowed backside appears to have mistakely sat her precious BB Porsche '9981 just last week. O ma shay o!! The boyfriend has apparently dissappeared ever since!! Well, she'll now have to make do with a non-premiership bb in the modest BB Curve 8520.

It is well!!! **Smiles**

Damaged BB Porsche '9981

The Porsche '9981

TILLA MAN DROPS NEW SINGLE - KO MA ROLL. Listen & Download ..

 It's a brand new one from one of Naija pops best kept secret -TILLA MAN. He recently dropped his new single - KO MA ROLL - featuring Vector. Pls listen and download from link below...

Tilla Man

 Link One

http://www.4shared.com/mp3/KxIasYmu/Tillaman_ft_Vector_-_Ko_ma_Rol.html

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Link Two