Friday 3 January 2014

TOP 10 Nigerian Most Anticipated Music Albums in 2014

The year 2014 is here! Nigerian entertainment industry, the music sector in particular, is gearing up for a busy year. Several artistes failed to release their much-anticipated albums in the year 2013.
Therefore, loads of albums are expected in 2014.
Have a look at the list singers whose albums will most probably be released this year (by Premium Times).

Annie Idibia Admitted In Atlanta Hospital, Set To Deliver

 
Heavily pregnant Annie Idibia is already in the hospital, set to deliver her second baby with Tuface.
According to exclusive information gotten by HipHopWorld magazine, Mrs. Idibia is already in a hospital in Atlanta and her water may break anytime soon, in hours or days.
According to the source, preparation is in top gear for the unborn child’s christening in the United States, as 2face is expected to leave Nigeria for the US today or tomorrow (if he has not already left).
The couple already have a daughter called Isabella.
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MUST SEE: American Actress, Kerry Washington, Sends New Year Message to Fans in Igbo Language.

Kerry Washington, who sources say secretly married Nigerian-born footballer earlier in 2013, has impressed her Nigerian fans.
Popular American multiple award-winning actress took her Facebook page to post what Nigerians usually say during the end of the year “Afo gbara aka laa oo”, which means “May the year end without taking anything from us”.

Rivers Lawmaker Chidi Lloyd, Arrested For Double Murder

Chidi Lloyd, the Rivers State lawmaker who was arrested for hitting his colleague with a mace during the mayhem at Rivers State Assembly in July 2013, is in trouble again.

The River State Police Command has arrested him for the alleged murder of 2 people, one Kingsley Ejeuo and police sergeant Urang Obadiah.

Actress Chika Ike In Abu Dhabi (PHOTOS)

Actress and refugee ambassador, Chika Ike who was recently honored with a Chieftaincy title in Enugu state shared photos of herself having the best of times in Abu Dhabi.
seems the diva gave herself a treat to celebrate her most recent achievement. See photos below

Nigeria: Five Artistes to Look Out for in 2014

 
Just as 2013 gave birth to new music sensations like Sean Tizzle, Phyno and a couple of others, 2014 is bound to do same. Whose turn is it? We don't know. But as observers of the music industry, we look at five artistes who should make an impact in the growing Nigerian money spinning music sector.

Chiwetel Ejiofor makes Hollywood’s list of 18 breakthrough stars of 2013 (Trailer)



Nigerian-British film and television actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has received widespread acclaim for his starring role in 12 Years a Slave.

Funmi Iyanda: Open Letter to Nigeria- The New Generation [must read]

Open letter to a new generation, keynote delivered by Funmi Iyanda at the ThinkOyo 30under30 awards recently.
The thing about age is, it is catching. It’s like a hysterical jester lying in wait for the fool.
I want to tell you about Mrs Okoro. Before l turned nine, school was a vaguely irritating distraction from the pursuit of happiness in play and adventure. Every school day, I’d wear my red checked dress and burgundy beret uniform and passively submitto school. l was not a rebellious child. I was a bored child who daydreamed through classes until lunch when the school served asaro and chicken with bananas and ground nuts as snacks. That was until l got to Mrs Okoro’s class.

Canada Designates Boko Haram As Terror Organisation

 
Following in the footsteps of the United States, Canada on Monday listed Boko Haram as a terrorist organisation under the country's Criminal Code.
The Canadian government also named the Caucasus Emirate blamed for recent bombings in Russia as a terrorist organisation.
Rights groups have blamed Boko Haram for the death of more than 3,000 people mostly in the northern part of Nigeria.

I can't promise Nigerians CHAN trophy - Keshi



Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi has declared that he will not promise soccer-loving Nigerians that he will win the 2014 Africa Nations Championship, CHAN, which kicks off on 11 January in South Africa.


Nigeria Takes New UN Security Council Seat



Nigeria on New Year’s Day returned to the United Nations Security Council, just two years after she last served as a member.

She is one of Africa’s two new members, the other being Chad. They will complete their current term on December 31, 2015. The third African member is Rwanda, which will complete her term at the end of this year.