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Freeze It’s no longer news that celebrated actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has lost her appeal not to be imprisoned over the accident she had several years back which resulted in the death of a medical doctor, Suraj Giwa.

Alariwo Entertainment personality, Alariwo Of Africa , is suffering from the ailment, varicocele. Simultaneously, his wife is suffering from pulmonary embolism. They need the sum of N15m for medical treatment abroad. And in trying to help them, Ultima Studios, producer of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? , the popular family game show that airs every Sunday evening on NTA, STV, MITV, DBN and SuperScreen , featured them on its special edition, Who Deserves To Be A   Millionaire? , and they played and won N2m. They granted interviews afterward to OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG .

Sexy actress, Beverly Naya, has released a new set of pictures that have got her male fans salivating and made even many more men who were not her fans previously into her fans. In the pictures, released on her website, beverlynaya.com, which she just unveiled, she took sexy and chic to another level, so it’s no surprise have gone viral and broken the internet. Her release of the pictures, and website unveil, have come at the right time, as they are a combined step that will help her career go in the right direction for the rest of the year.

Wizkid Popular singer, Wizkid, is currently trending again.

DeeVee The on-going saga of Emergency singer, D’Banj, is one that nobody can predict.

Following the release of his ID Cabasa-produced Heroes, which had its visuals directed by Ayo Ray, Nessy Bee drops a fresh tune, the HTee mixed/mastered piece, Ori Owo. This new single of his is set to attain even greater success than his previously released Heroes which got due recognition on quite a number of stellar music platforms and likewise garnered massive airplay across radio stations with its visuals doing well on TV as well. And with Ori Owo as a strong contender to become a street anthem in the coming months as its lyrical content cuts across all ages and gender, watch out for Bee.

When OUCH unveiled its 2016 collection recently, celebrities, entertainers, style influencers, fashionistas and other friends of the brand were on hand at the intimate event. The event, which doubled as the finale for the OUCHMan 2016 search, was hosted by the delectable Zina Anumudu and the dashing OUCH and Martini ambassador, Bryan Okwara. Speaking on the day, OUCH’s creative director, Uche Nnaji said, “The 2016 collection themed My Way is for the man who loves exclusivity in style. I am very happy to be associated with Bryan Okwara and Timi Dakolo this year and very proud of our new OUCHman. Award-winning musician and The Voice Nigeria coach, Timi Dakolo, was also announced as the new brand ambassador. The night of exquisite glamour and style was attended by a host of stars and media personalities that included Audu Maikori of Chocolate City Group, Adebola Williams, Noble Igwe, Ifeoma Williams, Victoria Kimani, Mai Atafo, Denola Grey, Shade Ladipo, Tewa Onasanya, Remi Adetiba, Swank...

Adinoyi showing off the award Hitlist N Cruzin , the TV entertainment programme produced and presented by Mursty Adinoyi, and which prides itself as the best entertainment programme on television, has proven that it’s truly the best.

Ekanem Kate Ekanem is a writer and girl’s rights activist. She also has the distinction of being the first Nigerian to participate in the Girls 20, an annual summit which is endorsed by the G-20. She was at the Turkey 2015 summit as a representative of the African Union, and she spoke with OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG on her participation and her mandate which she has to implement in Nigeria.

Adams His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland has commended the efforts of Otunba Gani Adams, Chief Convener, Olokun Festival Foundation, for his immense contribution towards the revival of the cultural heritage of the Yoruba race.

Introducing new and exciting UK-based afrobeat rising star, Young Josh - real name Joshua Osahenoma Evbota - with his brand new single, Baby Ooh, produced by RexxiePonDaBeat, and its accompanying music video, which was recently premiered on VEVO. Taking his inspiration from 2face Idibia and Wizkid, Baby Ooh is a fresh and captivating bass heavy afrobeat dance number laced with lush drums and horn arrangements over which Josh steps up to the plate, showcasing his smooth vocals and infectious flow, to great effect. Born in Edo State, Josh grew up in Madrid, Spain before moving to the United Kingdom to further his education. He began making music as a songwriter and vocalist in his early teens as a member of his church choir, writing his first single, Pretty Baby, at the age of 16. His second official single, Dance For Me, is already in the works.

Isaac Most Nigerian musicians, even the gospel ones, are most interested in becoming successful through their music. The term they use for their music success is that they’ve ‘blown.’ Astonishingly, Tolulope Isaac , a gospel artist, tells OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG , among other amazing disclosures, that he’s not interested in blowing.

The 4th edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive, is set to hold on the 20th of April 2016, at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised annually by Nigerian Entertainment Today, NET, this year's conference is themed Entertainment Industry As Last Hope For Africa’s Largest Economy. At #NECLive4, some of Nigeria’s most important entertainment personalities and creative industry enthusiasts will provide genuine insight and share their best practices for the benefit of all. Previous editions of #NECLive have immensely contributed to shaping the direction of the industry. The ultimate goal of this year’s conference is to do even more. Slated to be hosted by Nigerian comedian, Tee-A, for the fourth consecutive time, the conference will have in attendance all the major players in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, as in previous years. Speakers and special guests will be announced in the weeks leading up to the conference. Interested participants can ho...

A gospel artist, Daniel George, has described music as a soothing sound for the spirit that refreshes the soul and body. George, who recently launched his first album, The Greatest Name, at the main auditorium of the Divine Glory Christian Church, Ikeja, Lagos said God has been faithful to him. According to the 2007 graduate from the University of Ibadan, he grew up in a music family, and as such he understands the impact of music in the society. “Music is beyond just the combination of sounds that are pleasing to the ears, it is beyond the rhymes and rhythm, better put, music is beyond the way the song sounds or singer is packaged; though that is equally very important. Music is a soothing sound for the spirit that refreshes the soul and body.” The talented singer said the 8-track album which included hit songs such as Greatest Name, Save Me, Jesus Come, Obarijima, Chineke Nna, Praise Your Name, Nigerian and Celebrate were all composed to give honour and glory to the one true God. U...

Edidot School, a private school tucked inside Badore, Ajah area of Lagos State was all excitement and fun recently when the school had its annual party tagged Fun Day Party. It was an elaborate ceremony that had live performances of notable Nigerian artists such as DJ Jimmy Jatt, 9ice, Jaywon, Emma Nyra, Koffi among other stars. The creme de la creme of Lekki-Ajah, top government officials, parents and guardians of large were also on ground to witness the glorious day of their children and wards. The party, which lasted for several hours, had a lineup of organized eventful activities ranging from swimming, comedy, bouncing castle, shopping, video games, drink train ride, movies and more. The children who had a fun-filled day couldn't stop asking for more as all invited artists added fun and razzmatazz to the admiration of all parents with their electrifying performances. Edidot’s proprietress, Reverend Edith Okubanjo, thanked all parents who supported the school in no small mea...

Ibitola Ibitola Ojoye-Adebayo is the award-winning author of Acceptance and Acceptance: Into The Darkness . Based in the UK, she recently won the Diaspora Writer of the Year category at the Nigerian Writers Awards. She spoke to OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG about her writing aspirations.

Nollywood actor, Yemi Blaq, is to headline Nigeria Carnival scheduled for Maryland, United States of America. This was disclosed at the unveiling ceremony of the carnival logo in Lagos According to the organizer of the event slated for July this year, Benson Akinkuebi, the nomination of Blaq as the face of the carnival “no doubt will help us to achieve the needed drive for the event. His choice, as a versatile actor and man of arts and culture perfectly fit into our projection for the carnival.” The carnival, he revealed, will be different from others because “we want to showcase the best of Nigerian traditional in the areas of languages, dressing, craft, music, dancing and many more in a more unique way, with in-depth analysis on how we find ourselves where we are today in the area of culture.” Continuing, Akinkuebi said, “We must not allow our culture to die, therefore we need to do something urgent to arrest the situation. That is why we are inviting corporate bodies, individuals on...

Balogun Movie producer and director, Akin-Tijani Balogun, has disclosed his most ambitious plan as a Nollywood player.

Cornell Cornell Udofia is one of the entertainment industry’s most riveting personalities.

Da-Silva One of Yoruba Nollywood’s most successful actors, Kunle Da-Silva, has revealed some of his experiences with his fans.

With less than a month to the launching of Femi Solar’s album, Mercy Beyond, the Jasa gospel crooner is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a successful launch. MB, according to Solar, will be launched on April 10, and leading gospel singer and CEO, Fresh FM, Yinka Ayefele, will lead other prominent Nigerians to Genesis Suites and Hall, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State venue of the launch. Speaking further, he said fuji star, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, has been penciled down as the star artist of the day. “Pasuma is coming to rock the city of Ibadan. I can confirm that to you. He’s not the only one coming that day, but I don’t want to reveal the others now.” He added that he would present his latest video, Grace, at the launching which is to be an all-white affair. And explaining the choice of white dressing, he said white symbolises purity and peace, hence his decision to go with white. He insisted that he would not be toeing the usual path for the event, saying those who have been following h...

Buhari As part of plans to keep the nation and the government updated on the successes of its year-long campaign, End Sexual Harassment and Bribery in Nigerian Colleges, the founder of Dream Project for Africa, Oluwabukola Michael Nelson, has declared his team’s intention to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2016 in order to present official documentations and reports from its campaign and researches that could boost government’s efforts at rebuilding the crashing educational system.