Bieber gets two years’ probation in egging case

PHOTO: Davido sends Happy Birthday wishes to boo

Davido shared an intimate message with the ‘boobee’ of his life with his tens of thousands of followers on Instagram.
Some ladies say he is quite the heartbreaker, but he is young, rich and famous after all. We know his fans are eager to see how this pans out.

D’banj Wins ‘Best African Act’ At World Music Awards

African Hip hop act, D’Banj has won the 2014 World Music Award for ‘Best African Act’ 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

He was the only prize-winner out of 73 nominations for Nigerians, Dbanj got the only win for Africans.
The award show was held on May 27, 2014 at the Salle des Etoiles in Monaco.
The award nominations had 20 Nigerians music artistes vie for awards in different categories including ‘World’s Best Song’, ‘World’s Best Album’ and ‘World’s Best Live Act.’

Other nominees included 2face Idibia, Waje, Psquare, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Femi Kuti, Praiz, Modenine and Seyi Shay, among others.

Shekau Is A Weak Piece Of S**T – Stevie Wonder

In an amazing effort to raise awareness about the 219 schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, American singer and actor Tyrese, hosted a musical concert last Friday.
The event tagged: “For Our Girls in Nigeria,” was held in Los Angeles. Tyrese says he was inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama “to do something.”
All proceeds from the event is going to UNICEF which will send the money directly to the families of the girls.
Vin Diesel, Terrence Jenkins and Ludacris were some of celebrities at the event.

Fans blast Tonto Dikeh after posting nude bathtub photo

Fans are calling Tonto Dikeh a ‘Maheeda wannabe‘ after the actress posted a photo of herself laying in a bathtub.
Tonto posted the photo on her Instagram account on May 25, 2014, showing part of her lower body covered with foam, with the caption
‘“Havn a bobble bath after a long n strezzful day! Goin to bed early today so GudNite Loverz ߘؠ#Dream of Mii.”
Most of the comments on the page have condemned her actions, asking why Miss Dikeh needs to take off her clothes in public. ‘Yu sha wanna b rihanna by force’,
IG user @scenicphotographyy wrote. Another comment read; ‘I guess Tonto is jealous of the attention and publicity Maheeda is enjoying. She’s now a Maheeda wannabe’.
There’s been no response from Tonto Dikeh yet….

Linda Ikeji Buys Dad Brand new SUV

Recall that she built him a duplex last year….she has further gotten him a new toy too.
Her younger sister, Laura ….yeah that Laura, broke the news some minutes ago.
She tweeted “My daddy is joining the big boys league today. Can’t wait. New suv alert. From Linda Ikeji” ….she further went on instagram toshare the news but not without a warning

Laura poses with the SUV
“@officiallindaikeji just got our Dad an SUV n it’s not even his bday. Yayyy. Excited. N that’s still Linda’s $4k Celine bag. See me posing with it. PS if u come on to my page n say rubbish about me showing off, I’ll make sure I scatter ur page with c” she wrote.

I can’t wear skimpy dresses again –Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, speaks with US on her marriage and acting career

Any conversation that Nollywood star Mercy Johnson will have with you nowadays can hardly be complete without her making intermittent reference to her husband of three years, Odianosen Okogie. Mention his name and her face instantly lights up. Besides her exploits in Nollywood, she professes finding fulfilment in her marriage even though the road to the union was fraught with obstacles that made news.

At a time many celebrity marriages are collapsing, the Kogi-State born thespian is eager to share what she describes as her winning formula.

She says, “It is simply commitment, having a great husband and being submissive as a woman. And I must add knowing how to deal with your differences with love. Motherhood is just the best thing to have happened to me and in no way would I say it has slowed me or my career down.

“I thank God I am a mother because it has given me the opportunity to understand what being a mother is all about and I am extremely glad about that. Motherhood and acting are different responsibilities which I learn to manage well, thanks to God and my husband.”

Before now, Johnson’s figure was the talk of the town and envy of many. She was known for provocative and revealing outfits, with her robust breasts especially threatening to jump out of dresses. In this manner, her photographs were generously displayed on posters and jackets of movies in which she starred. But all that appears to be in the past because she is “now a new creature.”

“Marriage is influencing my dress sense in a more positive way. As I always say my husband is my greatest critic but when it comes to my profession, he understands and has made me grow better than I used to. Sometimes when I look back and see the dresses I wore I laugh real hard and thank God for a blessed and understanding friend, manager and hubby.”

Quite unlike some of her fellow actors, including Genevieve Nnaji and Rita Dominic, who had to play several minor roles before getting their big Mercy’s first attempt in The Maid shot her into limelight. That was in 2004. Since then, she has been having a great time starring in many films.

Ironically, however, she has yet to clinch any ‘juicy’ ambassadorial or endorsement deals, which the likes of Genevieve currently enjoy. She says this does not bother her, though.

“First of all I always remain grateful that I am appreciated and recommended by showbiz personalities and Nigerians. That for me is the biggest endorsement. The other one will come. Keep your fingers crossed. I am humbled, grateful and uplifted and full of gratitude to everyone who ‘Googled’ Mercy Johnson at all times.”

On an endorsement deal she was rumoured to be discussing with the Bank of Industry, she says, “They (BOI) wanted a meeting on a collaborative effort. We honoured the meeting and that was all.”

For now, all that matters to Mercy is how best to expand the activities of her NGO, The Mercy Johnson Foundation for Children and Widows.

She says, “We have been in existence for years but you hardly hear much about it because I chose to make it that way. It does not call for so much noise because it’s another part of my life I do not joke with. Maybe soon, depending on plans, a lot will be heard about the foundation.”

Having starred in over 100 movies, one would expect Mercy to consider shooting her first feature film. In defence, the dark-skinned star says, “Firstly, there is time for everything. Sit, relax and watch me as an executive producer soon.”

Asked to confirm if she was indeed the highest paid Nollywood actress, she simply responded saying, “No comment o, before someone misquotes what I said. I am what I am by the grace of God.”

On another rumour that she is having some spat with some of her colleagues, she notes that she has no problem with anyone.

“I am not fighting with anybody. Last time it was rumoured that Chike Ike and I had issues while we were on set together. We had to take to Twitter to deny it. Tomorrow it will be another person. I am a peaceful person and I believe most of the people in Nollywood are also peaceful.”

D’banj, Miley Cyrus & Mariah Carey to Perform at 2014 World Music Awards

Nigerian music superstar D’banj will share the same stage with some world superstars at the 2014 World Music Awards.
The international award show is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27th May 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, France.
Also performing on the D-Day are Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Flo Rida, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Jason Derulo and Fall Out Boy.
This is really big for the Koko Master himself, he’s sure the big fish in the ocean…

Tiwa Savage Says She’ll Release Her 2nd album in 2014

After the success of her debut album ‘Once Upon a Time‘, Tiwa Savage says she will be releasing a follow up record in 2014.
Speaking with fans on MTVBase‘s Twitter takeover chat on May 21, 2014, the singer said she plans to drop another album in 2014.
RT @sasha_Dee_: @tiwasavage#MTVMAMA What’s next for you?I ♥ u and ur music.#BlessU*new vid in a few days and new album this year.love u too
The BET Awards nominee debuted in 2010 with her first single ‘Kele kele’, released three more singles before dropping her album three years later.

P-Square Curently working on 6th album

The brothers are currently in the studio working on their sixth album…

Beverly and I live together – Bimp

Bimp

Ethiopian housemate for the Big Brother Africa, the Chase, Beamlak Tsefaye Haille, talks about his life, business and romance

What have you been up to lately?

I have been trying to expand my business in Nigeria. Other than that, I have been making appearances and trying to go into movies.

What line of business are you into?

I am into interior design. Our main branch is in Ethiopia but we have an office in Italy as well.

When did you start business?

I started when I was seven years old. My father is an entrepreneur with multiple companies. I was employed at his mechanic shop at seven. I worked with him for 14 years, then we had a disagreement and I left to start my company.

What was the cause of the disagreement?

We had difference in opinion which lasted for a long time and at the end of the day, I was kicked out of the house. I wanted to pursue my dream of going to school but my father wanted me to concentrate on the business. I went ahead and studied business management.

How was growing up in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is a wonderful country. I was lucky I got to visit a lot of places because my father took me on business tours. I grew up around diplomats and their kids. That gave me the opportunity to attend an international school. I was exposed to a lot of things before most of my friends. Even though Internet was not such a big thing, at the age of eight, I was already exchanging experiences with people from Ireland, America, Europe and all over Africa, especially Tanzania and Angola.

How did you support yourself in school?

I was 18 when I started college. My father is a great man. He taught me a lot of things when I was growing up. He taught me how to survive in any situation and how to make money. When I got into college, I was determined to show him that I can make it on my own. College tuition for citizens is taken care of by the government; but in order to earn money for books and feeding, I opened a burger spot in partnership with my friends. After we started the burger business, we rented a big house and moved in together. But my friends later treated me in a bad way.

What did they do?

We were four and we had 25 per cent share each in the business. We agreed to change location to a place near the school so that we can sell to students. We closed the shop as a result of the plan. I put all the machinery and furniture in my grandmother’s house. We were looking for a new place to rent but at some point, they said we should just sell everything and keep the cash. One day, they told me that they had found a buyer and I asked them to take the things from my grandmother’s house. Later, I found out that two of the guys had opened the shop somewhere else with the machinery in partnership with two other friends of ours.

How were you able to switch into interior decoration?

It was easy. I am a very versatile businessman. I have done so many things in my life to get money. I have been a driver for the Zambian president, a tour guide and a gynecologist’s assistant to name a few. But the interior design business is done by my friend who is an architect. I take care of the marketing and management aspect. Our third partner is a light and sound engineer.

How did you discover Nigeria?

I am still discovering Nigeria. It is not easy for a foreigner to just come into the business. But I am lucky because I had the exposure of Big Brother Africa.

How did you get into the Big Brother house?

My sister, who took part in the previous edition, took me to the auditions in Addis Ababa and I scaled all the hurdles.

You remained in the house till two weeks to the end; did you think you might win at that point?

Of course, that was what everybody thought until we left. But the difference between me and other housemates was that Angelo and I had fun. We were not bothered that we did not go home with the money. We were just there to have fun.

You were not romantically linked to anybody in the house. According to you, there was somebody you were committed to.

I was committed to someone.

You are no longer committed to the person? I found out that she was cheating on me. I did not cheat on her or engage in any other relationship. The reason was not because of her, I also did it to respect myself. I always said that if I found out she was cheating; there was no way I would be with her because I would be unable to trust her.

How long were you seeing each other?

It would have been two years in March. I was in Nigeria when I found out. I had plans to bring her to Nigeria.

Are you thinking of dating a Nigerian now that you are in Nigeria?

No. You must be the first person who is not asking me if I am with Beverly.

I thought she was dating someone and you are just nice friends?

Would you be surprised if Beverly and I started dating?

I won’t be surprised, are you thinking of dating Beverly?

I don’t have a plan. You can never plan emotions.

Now that she is living in your house, don’t you have feelings for her?

I and Beverly were in the same bed for three months. We woke up together.

That’s because you were committed to somebody else at the time

That’s true.

How are you coping with Nigerian dishes?

I like ofe nsala. Beverly’s mother makes the best ofe nsala. I cannot eat amala and okro. I like rice, plantain and goat pepper soup. I am also a big fan of a particular eatery.

How has your fashion sense evolved over the years?

I used to be like my father. He has an amazing fashion sense for his age. He was one of those people with an Afro and bell bottom trousers when he was young. But his sense of fashion is not our sense of fashion. I am huge fan of hip hop and I used to be a rapper, I am always dressed in the hip hop attire. I wear baggy jeans and long T shirts, big belt buckles and earrings. I don’t like suits and tight trousers. I cannot wear dress shoes because they hurt my feet. I cannot wear dress trousers unless it is necessary. I have had one suit all my life and that is the suit I wore during my college graduation. I love shirts with funny graphics as well as wrist watches and rings.

Why use vibrators, when there are able men — Chika Oguine
By DAMILOLA SHOLOLA

Voluptuous up-and-coming Nollywood star, Chika Agatha Oguine popularly known as Chika Agatha is fast becoming a face that cannot be ignored in the movie industry, both for her talent and captivating figure. Chika recently caused an uproar when her pictures, revealing massive boobs surfaced on the internet. The Sex on the Beach, Sons of Zebedee star in this exclusive interview with Showtime Celebrity, talks about her career, sex and relationship. Excerpts:

For people who don’t know you, briefly introduce yourself?

My name is Chika Agatha Oguine even though the media somehow has decided to throw away my surname and just tag me Chika Agatha

When did you start acting?

I started acting in 2012. That was the year I left school, University of Nigeria. 2012 was also my service year too, so instead of just wasting my time doing nothing in the Federal Ministry office where I was posted for my primary assignment as a youth corper, I decided to take a step forward, come down to Lagos after to pursue my dream.

How has it been so far?

It’s been so good. I can’t even believe that within two years, I have gotten to this point where people will call in and say “I saw your movie on Dstv, I watched you on AIT” and there was even this soap Sons of Zebedee that was shown in the UK. When my cousins from the UK called me, I was like, ‘Are you serious? Am I that big now?’

So, I’m in between finding how to get a balance so my name doesn’t even grow bigger than I am, because there is going to be a big problem in my mind if my name is bigger than me. I believe I ought to be bigger than my name and not the other way round. I’m trying to stay on top of things but everything is happening so fast- it’s been God all the way

What would you say is your most successful movie so far?

For the most successful, I can’t really say because most of the movies I’ve done are not even aired in Nigeria to start with. So, the only ones they’ve seen are all those commercial movies that are not shown in the cinemas and the ones that were done for the cinemas are not yet out. So, if you ask my most successful movie, I can’t really say for now because all of them are not out.

What is your latest movie?

Sex on the Beach, starring myself, Moyo Lawal, Mercy Macjoe, Sam Sunny, Ero Josh. It’s in the market right now. Every video vendor or film shop should have the movie Sex on the Beach and Temple of the Serpent. They’re like the latest movies in which I featured out in the market now. I’ve been getting so many comments on my facebook page and on different social platforms.

Who inspired you to go into acting?

It’s just been there since my cradle days. It’s something that I just felt I’m going to end up doing because I have always watched myself grown in front of a mirror, looking at myself and making some faces and all.

But then again, when I watched movies, I try to see why this person did this and that. What was the character? I tried to mimic those things that they did and tried to see if I could get close to what they’ve done or to see if I really did it well the way they did it. So, it’s just about me finding what I like to do. Sometimes, when I watch a movie, I get lost in it.

I’m not aware of my immediate environment. That is what makes me happy. I find happiness when it comes to art and media. I’m not talking about acting alone but entertainment as a whole. It makes me happy and I think whatever makes you happy will fetch you good money.

You recently released some bikini photos of yourself online. Where did you take those photos?

How Linda Ikeji got my pictures, I don’t know. To tell you the truth, those pictures were from the set of Sex on the Beach and I wasn’t the only person wearing bikini.

We had the likes of Moyo Lawal wearing bikini, most of us were all wearing bikinis but it was just me posted online by Linda Ikeji and I got calls saying ‘Chika, I saw your pictures on Lindaikeji’ . Some even said I paid Linda to put my pictures. I don’t know who Lindaikeji is. This is my phone, you can check. I don’t have her contact. I’ve not even seen her before in my life. People even have Lindaikeji app on their phone, I don’t even have it.

At first, I was shocked and I kept on calling my friends, I just kept on calling people who I know probably must have posted the pictures but all of them said they weren’t the ones.

I called my publicist and he said he wasn’t the one. It is still a mystery to me up to now, I do not know. But whoever did that sure has done so much good for me because at a point, I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is bad press but someone told me, my dear, there’s nothing like bad press in Nollywood’. So, I’m now beginning to adjust to it and its okay, its fine.

Your boobs are very big, are they natural?

I’ve never ever dreamt of going under the knife, whether for my boobs or for my body. I think God has created me perfectly. I am beautiful and I know that. I don’t need to go under the knife to enhance anything on my body. I just need to stay in shape, keep fit and that’s it. I’m good to go.

What’s your bra size?

The last I checked, it was a 44DD.

Do you think your boobs assist you in getting movie roles?

I’ve never heard in Nollywood where your boobs or your physical features get you a role. There are so many people out there who have bigger boobs but that’s not the key. This acting thing is a craft that you always have to keep improving on.

You always have to keep in trend and keep up with new challenges. In this business, if you have nothing to offer, nobody would call you. It does not matter whether you have big boobs or big bumbum, it doesn’t really matter but then again, it is just an added advantage. But the most important thing is to know your craft, then every other physical value can follow.

Can you go nude in a movie?

I’m not going to go nude in our Nigerian movies because it’s not in our culture.

I mean who wants to see you in a nude movie here and still say you’re a good person? People would have to make criticisms. Have you watched Twelve Years a Slave? Did you see the part where Lupita Nyong’o had to go naked when she had to receive some lashes of the whip on her back? That is technical directing.

She was nude but there was no clear view she was actually nude. It was professional. If I have someone like that who is ready to direct me in that kind of movie and I have a team of people that are very professional in the acting thing, Why not? I would take a shot. I would take all my shots to be on that set but you can’t expect me to act nude in Nigerian movies. I will not go nude, totally nude like, no pant or bra, for any movie in Nigeria.

In a recent interview you said don’t believe in love, why?

I have come to understand that love means different things in Nigeria. Different things make people fall in love. It could be money, it could be sex, it could be for companionship, it could be for whatever reasons of which some are not really acceptable to me. The only people who have really shown me what love is, are my parents especially, my dad. If it’s the way Nigerians have reduced love to buying chocolate and ice cream, I guess everybody is in love then.

How do you deal with your male admirers?

You all know how I handle them. Since they are in love, there are always bills there to pay so they would have to run away.

It’s not like I tell them to pay my bills though, but I have seen that in Nigeria, the only way you can actually chase a man out of your life is to tell him, ‘I need this, I need that’.

For some who can actually give that, I don’t tell them to pay my bills, I don’t give them that option because I know they are ready to pay and all that, but I try to let them know I am not the kind of girl you can buy off with a gift or money. If that is the way to have a relationship, I should have about five now, but I am looking for something out of the ordinary. I’m sorry if I’m asking for too much but who am I not to.

Do you believe in vibrators?

Why do I have to get a vibrator when there are so many able men out there? It could be helpful for some people who do not have relationships but seriously, Nigerian guys are very able bodied men.

Personally, I don’t believe that. If you want to have a good sex, you should have one of your friends that you have feelings for, even if you guys are not really dating. Believe it or not, some men don’t like to be committed to a woman and don’t believe in dating.

Instead of jumping around from one place to the other with loads of people you don’t really know, it’s safer to do it with someone you know, someone close to you, someone you can actually give yourself to. Not for payment of any kind or for exchange of money.

I don’t believe in that kind of thing. I mean, if a guy walks up to me and tells me I’m going to pay you this for doing this, it might actually even turn me off. That’s why I’m me. I don’t know how other girls do that, but sex for me shouldn’t depend on how much you can give me because I may probably have sex with you but never come. I mean who wants to have sex and not come? It’s really annoying.

What would make you climax during sex?

For me, it’s really something out of the physical. It’s more of psychological than sex itself because I could have sex and not come but what makes me come is who the person is, what feelings I have for the person. That is why I can never have sex with someone I don’t have feelings for because I might not come.

If you have feelings for the person, how many times can you come in a session?

It depends on how good he is, but it’s not like it’s a must for me to come during sex. It depends on how good the guy is and I just have to like you very much for me to go down there. Most people won’t talk about this but I have to talk about it because it’s a real life situation.

I have actually started seeing someone but we’re not that serious at the moment because I’m trying not to rush things. Here in Nigeria, people feel that when you have sex with someone, the next thing is to have relationship with them but it doesn’t work that way with me. If you feel like doing it, it’s better to be safe than to just go about doing it with just anybody. When you have someone you like, I think it’s better to be safe.

What is your philosophy of life?

My philosophy of life has always been ‘Live and let live’. If I live and you live and everybody is happy, everybody goes on smiling. Another one I can’t forget is never to regret anything. I never regret anything that I do because I would have done better if I knew wiser. So, I have resolved not to regret anything I do in life. I just try to get better in anyway I can.

What more should people expect from you?

Let them expect a lot of mind-blowing movies from me. For those who have not gotten a view of my full cup size, they should sit back and relax because much of that will be coming.

There’s this thing they say that sex sells. So, even if you’re not doing anything relating to sex, it’s okay to show some few romance scenes in the movies so it can sell the movie.

You mustn’t necessarily show all your body parts but you have to wear something sensual and that’s what movie is all about. I’m not talking about porn here because I can never ever do porn but sometimes you need to constructively do your acting thing and bring it out so people can say ‘Oh wow’ and things like that.

No man can make me leave music- Annette Cookey

on May 10, 2014 / in Showtime People 12:43 am / Comments

By KEHINDE AJOSE
Even though she clinched the third runner-up prize at the debut edition of MTN’s Project Fame West Africa, the Rivers State-born Annette Cookey can be compared to an eagle ready to soar to greatness.

Armed with a strong vocal range, sex appeal,an irresistible performance aptitude, Annette is ready to take on the world. In this interview, she opens up on why she has been out of circulation, the craziest thing a fan has ever done for her, among other issues. Excerpts:
My music journey has been quite interesting, not necessarily a smooth ride. There has been bumps here and there. My journey has made me to meet a lot of people and made contacts.
I have been able to have an idea of what the industry is about. My music journey has been good, not perfect .I am not where I want to be but like you said, it’s a journey. I am still finding my way to where I want to be.
The Nigerian music industry is growing. It’s getting better, we just need more structure in place, we need to fight piracy and so many other things. If the percentage of piracy is 80 and we reduce it to 20 percent, then we know that we are gradually eradicating it.
We are doing so well, we have all kinds of talented people .We are forging ahead and we can do better with a little more structure in place. I think we should also learn from our brothers in other African countries like South Africa. I think they are doing well too. With a little more work, we will get there. I love Nigerian Music.
The truth is that when I decided to go for MTN’s Project Fame West Africa, I was a child. I didn’t really know what I was delving into. I knew I love to sing, I really didn’t know what it entailed, what was expected of me after the competition. I never left music as many thought.
I only had to go back to the drawing board, had to ask myself once more, if I just want to be that girl in the choir who just sings to God, or the girl who sings in the bar? Or the girl who wants to pursue a career in music? I wanted to be convinced this is what I should be doing with my life and I had to buckle up to be sure this is what I should be doing. I took time off to get myself prepared after Project Fame West Africa.
The craziest thing a fan ever did to me was to pay my flight ticket. He saw me at the airport and said: “Oh, I watched you on Project Fame West Africa’ and this incident happened three years after the show. Another crazy experience was when I sang a happy birthday song to my friend’s mum.
It was her mum’s birthday and I sang the happy birthday song to her via a voice note. When her mum heard it, she requested to see me in person. As soon as I got to the front door of their house and she saw me, she started crying. She actually thought the voice note wasn’t for real, that her daughter probably got someone to sing. It was an awkward moment for me. I felt like an angel.
I don’t really have a specific for men really. Some will say they prefer White men, someone will say they prefer dark-skinned men, the list goes on. I want a man who will love the totality of who I am,who is God-fearing, he should have good looks, and should be able to sing at least a little. I think I should add tall and he should be romantic, make me laugh regardless of his colour or his race.
If you watched me on Project Fame West Africa, you will realize that I really love music. Music is me and I am music. We cannot be separated. If I were in a relationship where my partner wants me to quit doing music, I don’t think I will be able to cope with that. I think I will leave. A partner who won’t support what I do is not worth the while. Any union, friendship, or whatever can’t separate me from my music. I want to believe I am stuck here for as long as I live.
Why will I go nude in a music video? Except it’s for charity or to save lives. I don’t think I can go nude. It’s a ‘No’! for me. I can show a little flesh here and there but go nude? It has to be for a just cause, may be for saving lives.

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No man can make me leave music- Annette Cookey

Even though she clinched the third runner-up prize at the debut edition of MTN’s Project Fame West Africa, the Rivers State-born Annette Cookey can be compared to an eagle ready to soar to greatness.

My music journey has been quite interesting, not necessarily a smooth ride. There has been bumps here and there. My journey has made me to meet a lot of people and made contacts.

I have been able to have an idea of what the industry is about. My music journey has been good, not perfect .I am not where I want to be but like you said, it’s a journey. I am still finding my way to where I want to be.

The Nigerian music industry is growing. It’s getting better, we just need more structure in place, we need to fight piracy and so many other things. If the percentage of piracy is 80 and we reduce it to 20 percent, then we know that we are gradually eradicating it.

We are doing so well, we have all kinds of talented people .We are forging ahead and we can do better with a little more structure in place. I think we should also learn from our brothers in other African countries like South Africa. I think they are doing well too. With a little more work, we will get there. I love Nigerian Music.

The truth is that when I decided to go for MTN’s Project Fame West Africa, I was a child. I didn’t really know what I was delving into. I knew I love to sing, I really didn’t know what it entailed, what was expected of me after the competition. I never left music as many thought.

I only had to go back to the drawing board, had to ask myself once more, if I just want to be that girl in the choir who just sings to God, or the girl who sings in the bar? Or the girl who wants to pursue a career in music? I wanted to be convinced this is what I should be doing with my life and I had to buckle up to be sure this is what I should be doing. I took time off to get myself prepared after Project Fame West Africa.

The craziest thing a fan ever did to me was to pay my flight ticket. He saw me at the airport and said: “Oh, I watched you on Project Fame West Africa’ and this incident happened three years after the show. Another crazy experience was when I sang a happy birthday song to my friend’s mum.

It was her mum’s birthday and I sang the happy birthday song to her via a voice note. When her mum heard it, she requested to see me in person. As soon as I got to the front door of their house and she saw me, she started crying. She actually thought the voice note wasn’t for real, that her daughter probably got someone to sing. It was an awkward moment for me. I felt like an angel.

I don’t really have a specific for men really. Some will say they prefer White men, someone will say they prefer dark-skinned men, the list goes on. I want a man who will love the totality of who I am,who is God-fearing, he should have good looks, and should be able to sing at least a little. I think I should add tall and he should be romantic, make me laugh regardless of his colour or his race.

If you watched me on Project Fame West Africa, you will realize that I really love music. Music is me and I am music. We cannot be separated. If I were in a relationship where my partner wants me to quit doing music, I don’t think I will be able to cope with that. I think I will leave. A partner who won’t support what I do is not worth the while. Any union, friendship, or whatever can’t separate me from my music. I want to believe I am stuck here for as long as I live.

Why will I go nude in a music video? Except it’s for charity or to save lives. I don’t think I can go nude. It’s a ‘No’! for me. I can show a little flesh here and there but go nude? It has to be for a just cause, may be for saving lives.

FEMI KUTI secures Grammy Nomination

Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has been nominated for the prestigious American music award, the Grammy.
This is the fourth time in ten years the Nigerian artiste will be recording this impressive feat.
Although Femi is yet clinch the laurel, his fans are hopeful that it may be his turn this time.
Another Nigerian who had been nominated four times for the same award, but had not won the trophy is Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, popularly called KSA.

If there was a Nigerian who could be said to have won the Grammy, it was notable percussionist and UK-based Nigerian singer, Lekan Babalola, whose group bagged the award in 2005.

Kuti is being nominated in the 'Best World Music Album' category for his 2013 No Place for My Dream album released under Knitting Factory Records.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on January 26, 2014 at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, United States.

It will be recalled that the Afrobeat artiste in 2003 lost out to Panamanian salsa singer, RubÃ©n Blades. In 2010, he also got nominated, but lost out to US-born banjo player, Bela Fleck. Again, in 2011, Kuti lost the award to Malian band, Tinariwen.

This time, the musician will be contesting the category with the French group, Gipsy Kings; South African male choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Indian musician, Ravi Shankar, among others.

Rapper Jay Z leads the list with nine nominations, including best rap album. Pharrell Williams follows closely with seven nods, while Drake has been nominated in five places.

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