This is Naija Entertainment News courtesy City People Magazine. I always do Encomium but bought City People this week 'cos it's actually a special edition. Those who have seen the cover know why huh? I ain't telling, you go buy it...lol
Anyway, found some interesting Ent. News in it...
Enjoy...
Two Can Play Returns - Juliana Orji
Remember the popular TV Game Show, Two Can Play ofthe 1990's? The creator of the programme Opa Williams has concluded arrangements to bring it back. The programme which was anchored by Keppy Ekpenyong then, will be anchored by Ghanaian star actor Van Vicker as the new anchor.
Already a fresh pilot edition was shot two weeks back with Segun Arinze as the anchor. Two Can Play is a game show in which couples contest against each other for jumbo prizes.
Yemi Sax, 2face Idibia, Seyi Lawson Become U.N Ambassador
On Tuesday August 12 2008, at the ECOWAS Building, Abuja, 3 top Nigerian artistes namely Yemi Sax, Tuface Idibia and Seyi Lawson were presented with the prestigious International Youth Ambassador for Peace Summit
The trio joined the league of other artistes like D'Banj. It was however a double honour for Yemi Sax and Tuface as they were presented with another award, the Nigeria Youth Merit Award by the National Youth Council of Nigeria alongside 9ice in recognition of their outstanding contributions to youth developmentin Nigeria
The Nigeria Fashion Week 2008 Set To Hold
The 2008 edition of the Nigerian Fashion Week comes up between 15th-17th September at the Muson Centre. The 3 consecutive days o fashion shows and exhibition/fair will present the collection of over 70 designers from across Nigeria and Abroad. Already international media who have comfirmed coverage of this year's event include Video Fashion and Fashon TV from Paris, Italian Vogue and Cosmopolitan and French Elle. The event is put together by Legendary Gold in Collaboration with the World Fashion Association and the Federal Ministries of Culture and Toursim, Information and Communication and The Nigeria Export Production Council.
Halima Dangote Receives 15 Car Gift
We have now confirmed that the wedding fatiha between Dangote's daughter, Halima and her hearthrob, Suleiman Sani Bello did go down n the history of weddings in Nigeria as one with the highest number of car gifts to the newly wedded couple. City People confirmed a few days ago that fifteen sleek cars and two houses formed hallmark of the cluster of gifts given to the couple. Some of the car brands range from customised jeeps to Benz to Coupe, various brands of Honda and Toyota. One of the homes is in Kaduna where the newly weds moved into after the wedding while the other one is located in an undisclosed foreign country.
Pix:thanks bellanaija
9ice performs in Dublin on September 19th - Afolabi Oyekoya
On September 19th, rave of the moment Adigun Abolore aka 9ice will be performing in far away Dublin Ireland at a concert tagged 9ice Live In Dublin. The dublin concert was facilitated by ace producer/sound engineer, Zino Foster.
So look out for that.
Zain, MTV align to develop emerging Nigerian Artistes into superstars - Afolabi Oyekoya
Leading Mobile Operator in Nigeria, Zain and American Music Cable Television Network, MTV, have revealed plans to turn upcoming Nigerian Music artistes into super stars through a newly created platform, Zain/MTV Advance Warning. Both companies announced in Lagos last week. that the project will help to create a pool of musicians that will have more prominence on the international and local music scene. Zain/MTV Advance Warning, a music talent development reality TV series will be aired on both satellite and a number of terrestrial television stations such as AIT and STV. The show premieres on Sunday, August 31, 2008 on DSTV at 7:30pm and nationally across Nigeria on AIT and STV at 6:00pm
Rukky Sanda Launches Movie in America - Taiwo Obatuson
The gorgeous and beautiful actress Rukky Sanda has expanded her movie career with the production of the movie titled Lethal Woman. Rukky who had just launched the movie in the US, has concluded all arrangements to relaunch the movie in Nigeria.
Ruggedman In Fresh Collabo with Dude Tetsola
Set to hit the airwaves is a new single, My Money by Vien Tetsola's younger brother, Dude Tetsola featuring rapper Ruggedman. The single will be released under Alec Music.
Also look out for that.
Benita Okojie Releases New Album
Erstwhile kid star, Benita Okojie, who is now 20years old, has released a new album which was launched on August 3rd, 2008, at the 10th year on stage celebration of the singer. According to Benita, her new album carries strong messages and does not deviate from the inspiring message she is known for. Benita released her first album, Child of God at the age of 10 in 1998.
Photo of the day
A one-day-old unnamed dolphin calf, top right, plays with its mother Dolly, in the dolphinarium of Black sea's town of Varna some 450 kms. (280 miles) east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia. It is the eight dolphin born at the Varna's dolphinarium for the last 13 years.
Cheers!!!
