Chief Osita Osadebe passes on
It just came to my notice that one of Nigeria's greatest High life artiste ever, Chief Osita Osadebe is dead. He died on Friday May 11 2007 at the St Mary's Hospital, Hartford, United States from complications arising from Bronchitis at the age of 71
Chief Osadebe was born in 1936 in Umuekeke village in Atani, Ogbaru LGA, in Anambra State. He started music as a chorister in the church. He began his music career in 1956 by joining the Empire Rhythm Skies band. He later went on to start his own band Osita Osadebe and His Nigeria Sound Makers International, creating beautiful songs mostly sang in Igbo language.
His popular songs include 'Osondi Owendi', 'Nke Onye Diliya' 'Makoyo'
He was married to several wives and is said to have over 20 children . May his soul rest in peace
D banj's Koko Clothing Line
I just heard that Ghana Music Award 'African Music Act of the Year' and Koko master, D banj, has started his clothing line, KOKO Wears.
His clothing line will also be involved in the making and designing of accessories of different types.
Other Nigerian artistes who claim to have a clothing line include Ruggedman' Rugged Wears, Sasha's Eclectic and Sound Sultan. Let's see what happens to Koko wears.
Miss Galaxy International Beauty Pageant West africa 2007
It also just came to my notice that the above mentioned beauty pageant is going to hold tommorow Friday 25th May 2007 at The Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, V/Island @ 4: 00 prompt.
Star Prize
~ Toyota Corolla
~ Cash N500, 000
~ One year modeling contract in America
1st Runner up~ N250, 0002nd Runner up~ N150, 000
Those of you in Naija who want to attend, for ticket reservation call ~ 08026536591
Jay Jay Okocha's Restaurant
Ace footballer and former Super Eagles captain, Austin 'Jay jay' Okocha will officially open his much talked about restaurant and bar soon. The restaurant is situated on Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island and will be ran by his very beautiful wife, Nkechi.
Jerry Rawlings to visit Niteshift Coliseum
Former Ghanaian president, Jerry Rawlings is expected to pay a visit to the Grand House Reception, a high profile interactive session created by Ken Calebs Olumese, the owner of one of Africa's biggest nightclubs Nightshift Coliseum, before the end of june 2007.
Grand House Reception has played host of a Vice president, Senate president and several Governors.
Joan Okorodudu's 'Nigeria's Next Super Model'
Former beauty queen and the designer behind House of J'ola clothing label, Joan Okorodudu, has collaborated with National Lotto, owners of National Sports Lottery, in staging a modeling competion which they call Nigeria's Next top Super Model. Hmmmm!
The zoning of the screening of the competition has been set for Abuja, Lagos, Benin, Enugu and Port Harcourt.
The winner will go home with N1.2 million and a Kia Picanto. And is billed to hold in September 2007
So if you think you have what it takes to be a top super model, go pick your form from any branch of Spring Bank nationwide.
Dele Momodu Looses Mum
Ovation publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, on Friday May 18th 2007, lost his mum, Madam Gladys Arike Momodu. She was aged 84. May her soul rest in peace
Jimmy Jatt's Jump Off
Nigeria's no 1 DJ, DJ Jimmy Jatt, will tomorrow Friday May 25th 2007, present his 'Jump Off' to his fans. Jimmy's Jump Off is a video mix party designed to deliver the ultimate audio-visual to party goers. It's all about a venue with suspended screens, lighting effects and an elevated dance platform. The videos being played by Jimmy will be projected on a suspended screen...
gate fee: regular N2, 000, VIP N5, 000
Miss Earth Nigeria 2007
Forms @ N10, 000 available at Miss Earth Headquarters, no 15, Oheato Street, D/line, Port Harcourt, Rivista, 134, Awolowo Rd Ikoyi, Lagos.
No's to call: 08023539154, 08033427285
website http://www.missearthnigeria.com/
That's all the gist I have for y'all for now. Have anything to say? Holla
posted by sooyup