Saturday 31 March 2012

Quiz: Which artiste has this face?


After doing you April fool, I have turned a new leaf. I’m giving out free Pizza, movie tickets, recharge cards and T-shirts. You can only win these nice prices if you give me the name of the artiste whose image appears on the picture above.
Just go to our comment box, give us your name, answer and phone number. That’s all! Good luck !

Breaking News: D’banj shot dead in US by unknown gunmen, Don Jazzy fingered

Nigerian star singer, D’banj was few hours ago shot dead in the United States of America by unknown gunmen. Connoisseur.com learnt that he was returning from visiting his G.O.O.D Music label boss, Kanye West at his Atlanta house in Georgia.
A report emanating from top 24hour new channel, CNN has it that the unidentified gunmen who were numbered about 3 rounded up D’banj who was driving in a red BMW 2011 edition and shot sporadically in to the car.

D’banj was rushed to Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Georgia where he died some minutes later as a result of complications from wounds of the gunshots.

The pathetic story of corper Ime Anwana



Her story was aired on NTA Newsline on Sunday March 25th 2012. A concerned citizen wrote what you are about to read after watching the programme...
A young lady, Ime Anwana, a Batch "A" corps member, was posted to serve in the NNPC depot in Niger State. She visited a friend serving at a local girls secondary secondary in the nearby village of Kaffin Koro and was told the school has no chemistry teacher.
Ime volunteered to use her free time on Friday evenings to teach chemistry to the students - free of charge. While teaching in the school she saw the sorry state of the student accommodation and took it upon upon herself to do something about it.
She raised the sum of 3.8 million naira and supervised the building of a student hostel equipped with 40 double bunk beds complete with mattresses.
One fateful day, while riding on a motorbike taxi (Okada) on the way to the project site she had an accident that killed the Okada rider and seriously injured her. She spent three weeks in a coma and was bed-ridden for three months.
On the NTA Newsline programme it was shown how the village of Kaffin Koro rolled out the drums to honour Miss Anwana for her work for them. The District Head of the village, Alhaji Abubakar Mamman gave her the chieftaincy title of Jekadiyan Kaffin Koro (Ambassador of Kaffin Koro) and also a piece of land in the village.

Friday 30 March 2012

JAMB releases 2012 UTME results

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday released the results of the UTME exam which was taken nationwide last Saturday.
According to the Registrar of the board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, only 901 candidates scored above 270 – 299; 71,339 made 250 – 269; 601, 151 scored 200 – 249; 374, 920 scored 170 – 199 while 336, 330 scored below 170.
Out of the over 1.5million intending tertiary institutions students that sat for the 2012 exams, 33, 082 were males while 660,522 were females

‘Noni’ crooner and star producer, Samklef turns father


EME producer, Samklef is now a father as his wife, Yvonne gave birth to a bouncing baby boy today.
The ‘Baba God Noni’ crooner tweeted:
Luv u baby, ma wife just gave birth 2 a beautiful, bouncing baby boy’.
Sam got married to Yvonne in the dying moments of last year.
Congratulations to him and his wife !!!

Thursday 29 March 2012

ACN to spend N1.86Billion on Tinubu's birthday


The Nigerian main opposition Party, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) is spending about N1.86B on Tinubu's 60th birthday.
State and Local government areas in ACN control states contributed this amount, apart from Oyo state that refused to send in their on 'widow's handout'.
The carnival like birthday party for the ACN chief, will last for a week.


Music duo - Bracket buy two new Range Rovers worth N25m


Still basking on the success of their latest album Cupid Stories, music duo Bracket has purchased two new vehicles worth N25m.
They just took delivery of two Range Rovers. Congratulations to them!!!

Monday 26 March 2012

Emem Isong buys N10m SUV jeep


This is surely the best of times for respected and celebrated movie producer, Emem Isong has been smiling to the bank following the success of her latest film, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’.
Emem recently bought Hyundai IX35 worth about 10 million naira.

Woman alleges actor Segun Arinze impregnated and abandoned her

Nollywood actor and out-going Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), president, Segun Arinze is currently embroiled in a paternity case that has left more questions than answers in its wake.
The popular actor is the subject of a vehement claim by a certain lady, Amara Obiefuna, who is in her late twenties. She insists the married actor is the father of her 9/10 year old child.
The actor was described as, ‘a very mean person’, by the lady, who then went on to say that, ‘he switched off the phone he gave me after our first meeting and I’ve also met him where we discussed the issue of the pregnancy’.
The pair allegedly met and had a brief fling during the filming of a movie in the city of Calabar in 2002.

Fadabasi, Spinosky visit barbers + get new looks


Afro-rock and soul music star, Fadabasi recently visited a barber after many years without the clipper touching his hair. He went for a ‘semi-skull’ as his style. Fadabasi, whose hit track ‘Abasi Ayaya’ got him an endorsement deal with Diamond Bank has been using his blonde hairstyle for many years.
Also, top comedian and radio presenter, Ubong Ukutt alias MC Spinosky who dubs himself d’Turakin Comedy a’ Akwa Ibom daga Nigeria also went for surgery on his hair and returned with a low cut.

Nigerian gospel artiste, Pat Akpabio bags award from US Senate



Top Nigerian female gospel act and ‘I’ve Got feelings’ crooner, Pat Akpabio was recently honoured with an award by the Senate of the United States’ of America. The award which recognized her contributions to the society through music and as the only African American to be inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy was initiated by Senator James of the 35th and passed as a Resolution by the US Senate.
Congratulations to her!!!
Read below the resolution and click play to watch her giving a speech after receiving the award.

Beautiful singer LYN set for new album

Beautiful songstress and Uyo-City Award winner, LYN is working on the release of her new album entitled ‘Irresistible’. The star singer who recently relocated to Lagos has been doing some big and good works at the nation’s commercial capital and hub of entertainment.
Connoisseur.com learnt exclusively that the album features the likes of gospel music heavy-weight Sammie Okposo, Pasto Goody Goody of the ‘Afodo Legend’ fame, Chrest Pastor and Tim Godfrey (Agidigba crooner) who was recently abducted and freed.

Sunday 25 March 2012

Video: 2face Idibia 'rocks' Tonto Dike on stage of Live Concert



Guys, watch and tell me what you think.

Mya K's interview / Live Performance on Factory78



10 year old songster, Mya K is in Nigeria on holidays from her base (London) where she schools and does music. She hooked up with Factory78 where she showed some of her swags and was interviewed. The girl of Akwa Ibom and British parents says 'na she dey run things', so click the play button to watch the exciting interview.

Saturday 24 March 2012

Bishop David Oyedepo Launches New Airline Called Dominion Air


Nigeria’s richest pastor and self-styled bishop, David Oyedepo, has made a glistening addition to his business empire by floating an airline called Dominion Air.
Oyedepo, who a few years ago ignited debate on flamboyant Christianity by acquiring his fourth private jet, is the owner of Dominion Publishing House, Covenant University and an elite secondary school called Faith Academy.
Listed by Forbes as Nigeria’s wealthiest pastor with a net worth of $150 million, David Oyedepo is a preacher and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, more popularly known as Winners’ Chapel. Besides his four private jets, Forbes also mentioned the preacher’s luxury homes in London and the United States.

Photos: Tukur emerges PDP national chairman


Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, following the withdrawal of 10 other aspirants from the race, NAN reports.
Over 4,500 delegates from 36 states and Federal Capital Territory voted in Abuja on Saturday to affirm his position as the national chairman by voting for Yes or No.

New video: Iyanya – Kukere


Cross River State born artiste and the first winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa, Iyanya Mbuk has officially released the video for his club banger, Kukere.

Etighi dance which was the routine dance was used in the video. The video was directed by Patrick Elis.

Photos: Music ace, Brandiny parleys commissioner for information


Ini Mbang a.k.a Brandiny, the son of erstwhile National President of Methodist Church Nigeria Dr. Sunday Mbang who is a musician and highly-rated events person recently paid a courtesy visit to Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Aniekan Umanah at his office.

Earlier, the Commissioner was at the clergy’s home to celebrate with him on the arrival of Brandiny’s son who was recently dedicated.

Below are more pix

Akwa Ibom to host Glo King of the Mic, Nigeria Music Legendary Award and NMA

Jeremy Ekong
Akwa Ibom State is to play host to top music stars as the state has been given rights to host the upcoming Nigeria Music Awards (NMA).

Speaking exclusively to Connoisseur.com, the Sole Administrator of PMAN in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Jeremy Keong said the countdown to the awards is on. “On 26th of May, 2012, we will be hosting Glo King of the Mic. June is Nigeria Music Award which is a PMAN award and the slot has been given to Akwa Ibom to host it while in September we will host the Nigeria Music Legendary Award where all top stars who have distinguished themselves as musicians will be honoured. There will be post-humus for those who have died.”

Okonjo Iweala accepts nomination to lead World Bank





Here is what she wrote on her Facebook status:

I am honored by my nomination and the support of multiple African Nations to make the World Bank more representative of the people it serves.

Friday 23 March 2012

Nigerian Idol unveils top 3 contestants


Last weekend, she delivered a strong version of Alicia Keys’ song to the delight of the audience. She followed up her first performance with Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’; dramatising her set with a well-choreographed dance routine. But Najite but failed to get enough votes from the audience to keep her in the competition. And the judges showed her the exit doors.

Fan favourite Mercy had emerged as the contestant with the highest vote, followed by the Stephen Onoche and Joe blue, the favourite male contestant.

So it’s now down to just three final contestants – Mercy, Stephen and Joe Blue! We can’t wait to find out who walks away with the big prize!

DONTOM, TIMAYA, PASTO GOODY GOODY FOR ICE KID DAD’S BURIAL

Pasto Goody Goody, Timaya, Don Tom

Ace music start, Ice Kid Banton is set to bury his day next week. The roll call of artistes to thrill at the Artistes Night which comes on Wednesday 28th March, 2012 include Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa – Timaya, ‘I don See My wife’ crooner – Dontom, Mista Xto, Pasto Goody Goody, Sir Wilker and PMAN stars.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: DJ DOLLIE POPMAN AND UDUAK ARK ASUQUO

Today (23rd March) is the birthday of top Disc Jockey, Dollie Popman. Popman has been a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry for a long while now. He has controlled the wheels at AKBC Radio for years but currently works with the Director of Protocol to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

He is the official Deejay of the 9,300 now 9,999 choristers (for Akwa Ibom State Government Carol Night). He studied at the University of Calabar and is happily married with kids.

Thursday 22 March 2012

INCREDIBLE!!! BOLTON STAR, MUAMBA DIED AND RESURRECTED AFTER 78 MINUTES


Fabrice Muamba's consultant cardiologist, Dr Sam Mohiddin, has warned people not to expect the Bolton midfielder to make a rapid recovery.
Mohiddin admitted Muamba's progress had been extraordinary since he suffered a cardiac arrest at Tottenham on Saturday evening that meant he effectively died for 78 minutes after his heart stopped beating.
Muamba's recovery has left Bolton sufficiently uplifted to confirm Saturday's Premier League encounter with Blackburn at the Reebok Stadium will go ahead, as will the rescheduled FA Cup quarter-final with Spurs next Tuesday. However, it may be some time before Muamba completes a return to full health.

MONALISA CHINDA AND NSE IKPE ETIM END THEIR RIFT


It’s no more news that Nollywood actresses Monalisa Chinda and Nse Ikpe Etim don’t see eye-to-eye,after their fallout months back.But the news now is that they have decided to settle the differences they had and move on with their lives.

These 2 talented actresses were best of friends until late last year when they fell apart.

According to the gist then, Nse Etim was thrown out of Mona’s apartment where she has been squatting for some time over a matter that has to do with gossiping.

IME ‘BISHOP’ UMOH, SIR JAMES, LAST PROPHET STAR IN NEW AMAECOM COMMERCIAL


Nollywood star Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh who has also been doing lots of Ibibio movies has starred in a new Amaecom Global Ltd commercial alongside Sir James who is the President of Comedians Int’l and Calabar-based comedian Last Prophet.

The new commercial which also stars the Sole Administrator of Performing Musicians and Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Jeremy Ekong will be aired on NTA network.

WIFE OF FORMER HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SPEAKER NOW SELLS DRINKS IN MARKET


The wife of the former Speaker of Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. Ignatius Edet is now selling drinks in a small shop in the outskirts of former Etuk Street Market.

Connoisseur.com captured her while at Nyong Street where she was trying to buy some drinks for her shop.

A source who knows her latest business divulged more when quizzed on the issue: “She has been coming around to buy some stuffs for her shop. Her shop is at Udo Ekpo Inyang Street by Enwe Street. It’s not as if she just comes around once in a while to see what is happening there. She buys and sells the goods herself. The other time, she came to buy only 10 cartons of Bullet, a new drink that has been enjoying massive patronage. In my opinion she should have bought up to 100 cartons to stock in her shop.

REVEALED: OBONGANWAN ATIM ATAKPO HAD DIED SINCE LAST YEAR


Obonganwan Atim Atakpo, a popular female monarch in Akwa Ibom State had died since early last year, Connoisseur.com scooped. We learnt that the woman’s death was hidden from public hear due to her status as a monarch.

She was a very popular monarch and politician in time past. She had Igwe Street renamed after her.

MR & MRS STARRING NSE IKPE BANKS IN N3 MILLION IN OPENING WEEK


News emerging from the box office is that the movie, Mr & Mrs is high demand as the movie has sold N3, 000, 000 at the cinema after a week of showing. The unassuming but firm Joseph Benjamin and the amiable screen idol Nse Ikpe Etim led the impressive roll call of the cast of the movie.
Popular music act, J Martins did the soundtracks for the much talked about movie. The artist who recently signed on to Now Music has never done a soundtrack for any movie before home or abroad. ‘I just couldn’t sleep after I saw the movie, I had to go downstairs and write something. The movie gripped my heart’ he said. This further lends credence to a movie that has been tipped to do very well by industry pundits at the cinema in terms of sales and huge patronage.

LATE MC LOPH'S FIANCEE GIVES BIRTH TO BABY BOY


News filtering in says late MC Loph’s fiancée , Nkiru, has been delivered of a bouncing baby boy.

Nkiru, who was pregnant at the time of her fiancé death delivered today Thursday,March 22,2012.

The family of the late rapper are said to be excited at the birth of baby.

ANIEKEME FINBARR SNEAKS OUT OF UYO, FINALLY TAKES UP APPOINTMENT AT BUSH HOUSE


Aniekeme Finbarr Ukpong, the self-styled Prime Minister of the Airwaves has sneaked out of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. He quietly flew off to Abuja to take up his appointment as the S.A on Programmes and Presentation at WorldWin Media, owners of BushHouse Nigeria.

Aniekeme Finbarr, it could be recalled shot in to fame with his great presentation skills and mastery of ‘Oyinbo’ language which made him a listeners’ delight at BushHouse.

PHOTOS: SAMUEL ETO’O’S WIFE SHOWS OFF BOOBS IN PUBLIC


Georgette, the CIV born wife of star footballer, Samuel Eto’o was recently captured sunbathing in France bare-breasted.

She has three kids for Eto’o and lives in France with the kids.

Click ‘Read More’ to check out the pix.Viewers' discretion is advised by Connoisseur.com.

Monday 19 March 2012

MOSES ARMSTRONG’S WIFE SURVIVES AUTO CRASH


Rita Armstrong, the wife of movie star, Moses Armstrong was on Sunday involved an auto accident.
“My bluv friends pls pray 4 my family my wife just had an accident now n its serious she is bleeding badly”, wrote Armstrong on his Facebook status.

TOP AKWA IBOM ACTOR CAUGHT PANTS DOWN WITH UPCOMING ACTRESS


It was a thing of shame and embarrassment as this top Akwa Ibom born actor and producer was caught on Valentine’s Day getting it down with an upcoming actress inside an abandoned car outside a hotel in the Uyo city center.

We gathered from a source on the spot that the married actor who is one of the big boys when it comes to movies in the South-South is a married man with three kids and those who saw him were really shocked that he could not even have the decency to get a room in the hotel to carry out his activities but preferred to have a quick one with the young girl in an abandoned car.

10 HOTTEST BACHELORS IN AKWA IBOM STATE ACCORDING TO E-101MAGAZINE




If there was any other word than “hottest” that would have best describe these single guys, I would have used. They are hot in the strictest sense of the word. These are men who have distinguished themselves in their chosen endeavour. They have the cash to spend, they’ve got the fame, well connected in scheme of things within and outside the state and are ladies’ men any time and any day. But even with all these achievements, they, for some reasons best known to them have decided to remain single. There are many bachelors in the state who have the money and all other favourable conditions to become married men but IFREKE NSEOWO (Editor-in-Chief) dug deep and bring you the best amongst the hottest bachelors Akwa Ibom State have got at the moment.


Fadabasi: Fadabasi is one celebrity bachelor who is still single. He has been in the spotlight since 2006 when he dropped his monster hit- Abasi Ayaiya which was used for the F.C.M.B advert that went as far as CNN and played on-board international flights.
For the ladies who love a blonde dreaded fellow with broad shoulders and a six pack; then you have a diamond in the sky as the description is a lyrical picture of the pioneer rock act in Nigeria. Fadabasi who grew up in Lagos, studied Communication Arts in the University of Uyo then University of Cross River, worked in an oil company before retiring to pursue his music dream.

Thursday 15 March 2012

IME ‘BISHOP’ UMOH, MISTA XTO, SIR WILKER, OTHER ENTERTAINMENT TOPSHOTS COVERGE FOR…



Tomorrow, all roads will lead to Ikot Akpan No. 1, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area for the Performing Musicians and Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Night of Concert in honour of Late Elder Archibong Job Udoh.

The late Elder of Qua Iboe Church is the father of the publisher of Connoisseur.com and Nigeria’s youngest editor ever, Ifreke Nseowo.

PHOTO: GENEVIEVE NNAJI’S BROTHER GRADUATES FROM UK UNIVERSITY


Today, legendary Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji posted photographs of her brother’s graduation from a UK university.

PAUL EKPO RESIGNS FROM GOV. AKPABIO’S CABINET


Mr. Paul Ekpo, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Akwa Ibom State has resigned from his position.

Connoisseur.com learnt exclusively that the Etinan born politician resigned from Gov. Akpabio’s cabinet to contest for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship position in Akwa Ibom State.

He resigned from his appointment today and we have spoken to some of his colleagues who confirmed this to us.

EBONY MAGAZINE CORRECTS CONTROVERSIAL D’BANJ INTERVIEW


After the infamous article with D’banj stirred mega controversy in the Nigerian entertainment world, Ebony Magazine have gone ahead to correct the controversial statements allegedly made by the Mo’Hits boss.
Ebony had published an interview with D’banj on March 12, 2012 where he talked about breaking into the US market, signing up and working with G.O.O.D Music but what stood out in the 500-plus word interview was the entertainer suggesting full ownership of the Mo’Hits label and also claiming the responsibility of signing the label’s acts including Kay Switch, Dr. SID, Wande Coal, D’Prince and Don Jazzy himself.

WHY I WENT ON AWOL FROM NOLLYWOOD – OBEY ETUK


For lovers of television drama, Super Story, a particular episode, No Pain, No Gain remains a blockbuster as they would never forget the scintillating performance of the central female character, Sandra.
In real life, however, the face behind the Sandra character is Obey Etuk, a graduate of Theatre Arts from Imo State University. But after her odyssey with the Wale Adenuga's production and a couple of other movies, Etuk vanished from the screen.
We can authoritatively inform you that the talented thespian is back with a full force in Nollywood, to continue from where she stopped.

PHOTO: DIDIER DROGBA GAY?

  
This a photograph showing Didier Drogba and Chelsea boss, Roberto Di Matteo kissing after Chelsea won Napoli in a Champions League game on Wednesday. Hmmm...What does this suggest? 14 years imprisonment in Naija. Abi?



Monday 12 March 2012

GOV.AKPABIO SPLASHES MILLIONS ON INI EDO AND EMEM ISONG



The premiere of I’LL Take My Chances,the wave making film co-produced by Ini Edo-Ehiagwina and Emem Isong is regarded as the best star studded movie premiere ever hosted in the industry.

However, not everybody is aware of the secret behind the success.

Going by the information gathered from insiders,Akwa-Ibom State Governor,Obong Godswill Akpabio is said to be the pillar behind the premieres of the movie that took place first in Uyo,the State capital last year which coincided with the State’s 24th year anniversary and the one that took place in Lagos a few weeks ago.

Saturday 10 March 2012

ARMSTRONG, IME BISHOP UMOH, INI EDO AND NSE IKPE ETIM STAR IN EMEM ISONG’S NEW MOVIE


Royal Arts Academy which is owned by Emem Isong has released a new Ibibio flick, Idomo. From the the jacket of the movie, this movie seems to be another blockbuster.
It stars Akwa Ibom born Nollywood actors – Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Ime Umoh a.k.a Bishop and Moses Armstrong.

OKON LAGOS ACTOR, IME BISHOP UMOH FEATURES IN MISH’S PRE-ALBUM RELEASE PHOTO SHOOT


Okon Lagos lead actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh whose profile has been on a steady rise in the movie industry featured in the pre-album release photo session of ‘Akwa Ibom Ayaya’ crooner, Mish
I think he exclaimed the now famous slang ‘Iya mmi’ during the shoot as I can see from his body expression.
Mish, whose single ‘Akwa Ibom Ayaya’ has become a street anthem embarked on photo shoot along with some mind-blowing sexy ladies.