The 2012 edition of Uyo Model Search took place last Sunday at Le’Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort with Jennifer Chukwurah from Anambra State emerging the winner. Here is a short video of the event courtesy CreativeNigerianTv.
Saturday 28 July 2012
Friday 27 July 2012
AUSafrik Launches Services in Nigeria
AUSafrik,
a brand communications company that started out in Ghana ,
is set to launch its services in Nigeria . Staffed by 21st
century experts in the art and craft of designs and communications, the company
acquired its office space in Uyo and plans to roll out its services from August
8th with a Press Unveiling and Tea Party. The company’s core
services are hinged on Media, Advertising, and Public Relations.
Thursday 26 July 2012
DEEWONE drops a hit with Mr. Raw
It is a cultural pot pourri and a true depiction of music without tribal boundaries. With its pulsating beat and sure-footed delivery, the duo did justice to the beat and collectively drove home the fact that music transcends ethnicity/tribalism.
Uche Jombo's wedding pictures finally out !
It has been a while since the
Nollywood actress tied the knot with her hubby Kenny Rodriguez in Puerto Rico. WOW Magazine had the exclusive right to
publish the pix and finally there are here. More pics after the cut.
Industry Nite to host Mista Xto, Eyo, UNIK, others
Eyo, Mista Xto |
The Akwa Ibom Industry Nite is set to play host
to top artistes from the state who are on top of their games. The likes of
‘Detention’ crooner, Mista Xto, Eyo Eminue of Project Fame West Africa, the Leke
Leke boys – UNIK will be hosted on Sunday, 29th July 2012 at
M-Lounge.
According to a statement by the organizers, “this
Event will bring all the great Akwa
Ibom State
entertainers/entertainment practitioners and their fans together to mingle,
share ideas and at the same time have fun”.
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Ace broadcaster, Idy James appointed GM of UNIUYO FM
Broadcast virtuoso, Pastor Idy James has been appointed the
General Manager of UNIUYO FM 100.7Mhz. Pastor James has had stints with AKBC
and Cool FM. He started duties at the University of Uyo
owned station on Monday and he is saddled with the responsibility of
commercializing and re-branding the Tuskite FM. Congrats to him.
R.I.P President John Attah Mills of Ghana
The President of Ghana, John Attah Mills is dead. He passed away at the 37 Military Hospital. Reports have it that he suffered from throat cancer. May his soul rest in peace.
Pattina set for singles unveiling
Fast rising South-South
music diva PATTINA will be unveiling two singles off her
debut album, 'Jewelry Box' this Friday @ Loung Uno Bar in Uyo by 5pm.
The event will also be the premiere of her 1st
video 'I like the way'. Popular musical acts from Akwa
Ibom State like Eyo Eminue of MTN project Fame, Ill Rhymes (Sugarcane Bwoi),
Brandiny, Emerald, Don-X, Teego, Feelingz, Asteroid, Sir James, Akwa Ibom
Comedian and a host of others. Entry is FREE!! See you there!!
Monday 23 July 2012
Journalists fight over Gov. Akpabio’s N5m
Joe Effiong |
A brawl broke out on Saturday, 21 July 2012 when journalists
involved in a scuffle for N5m given to the state branch of NUJ to share to its
members who were present during a press conference organized by the state
government.
The Akwa Ibom State Government had organized the press
parley to clear the air on the brewing issue of the 76 oil wells awarded to
Akwa Ibom at the expense of Cross
River State
by the Supreme Court. Over 300 journalists (and non-journalists alike) thronged
the new banquet hall, venue for the event. Some were there since morning, but
the press conference started at about 9pm.
Friday 20 July 2012
Photos: Imaginationz, Edu Offong in hot romance?
Gist making the rounds in town has it that Ime
Victor Bassey a.k.a Imaginationz who
is the CEO of Imaginationz Event Outfit & Imaginationz Boutique and Miss Edu Offong, the former
manager of Javis Club are in a serious romance.
Words have it that they have been spotted in
various compromising locations in the state which has raised eyebrows. Connoisseur spotted the duo recently in
a sit-out in the state.
Thursday 19 July 2012
Photos: Davido rehearses ahead of album release concert
Davido has rounded-off his rehearsals ahead of his O.B.O Genesis album release concert taking
place this Sunday at Eko Hotel and Suites. Connoisseur
wishes him all the best. Check out the pix after the cut.
2012/2013 Admission: UNIUYO releases first list
The University of Uyo has released the first list (merit)
for admission into the varsity for the 2012/2013 academic session. The list
which was released on Thursday can be checked at the Onyema Ugochukwu hall,
town campus of the school. The list is yet to be put up on the university’s
website. Congrats to those who made it.
Happy birthday Kate Henshaw, Azuh Amatus, Patrick Okon, Olu Maintain and Idy James
Kate Henshaw |
Today,
19 July, is the birthday of several top celebrities in Nigeria . Top on
the list are Kate Henshaw, Azuh Amatus, Patrick Okon, Olu Maintain and Idy
James.
Fabulous
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw turns 41 today! Kate Henshaw was born in Cross River State , Nigeria . Her first role was in
‘When the Sun Sets’ in 1993 and in 2008 she won the African Movie Academy Award
for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film ‘Stronger than Pain.’
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Naeto C’s white wedding billed for July 21
They did their introduction in October 2011 and traditional
marriage in April 2012, and all is now set for the white wedding which is
billed to place on July 21, 2012.
Congrats to Naeto C and his fiancée Nicole Chukwueke.
Happy birthday to Nelson Mandela
Today, July 18 is the
birthday of Nelson Mandela. He turns 94 today. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (born 18 July 1918) is
a South African politician
who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to
1999, the first ever to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Before being elected President, Mandela was a militant anti-apartheid activist, and the leader and
co-founder of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC).
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Happy birthday to actor Nonso Diobi
Today, July 17 is the birthday of Nollywood star actor, Nonso Diobi. He is
the last child in the family of 5, 2 girls and 3 boys. He has acted in scores
of movies. Connoisseur wishes the
Enugu-born thespian a happy birthday.
Monday 16 July 2012
Happy birthday to Wizkid
Today, 16 July, is the birthday of Wizkid. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is a
talented singer, songwriter and performer. He recently won the BET Award in the
category of Best African Act. His true age has been controversial as some say
he is 23 while others write that he is 22 today. All the same, Connoisseur wishes him a happy
birthday.
Sunday 15 July 2012
Goldie cries on stage after being evicted from BBA Stargame
Big Brother presenter IK
first broke the good news to Lady May and Kyle that they had been saved by Africa , then Goldie was unfortunately told that she had
become the latest eviction victim from the house.
Mario Balotelli’s mum gets job as £6-an-hour office cleaner to make ends meet
Rose Barwuah, Balotelli's mum |
The mum of multi-millionaire footballer Mario
Balotelli has a new job to make ends meet… working as a CLEANER at an
office block.
And while the Manchester
City and Italy star drives to work in his
£120,000 Bentley Continental GT, skint Rose Barwuah’s more modest mode of
transport is the Number 11 bus.
She is scraping a living doing evening shifts as a Mrs Mop
at the offices of a car lease company for close to the £6-an-hour minimum
wage.
First photos: Prof. Wole Soyinka visits Akwa Ibom
The Noble Laureate was challenged by the
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio to “to come and see” what is
happening in the state. On Sunday, the professor of English who recently turned
78 alongside his wife, touched down AKIA and were hosted by the state’s chief
executive at the Gov’s Lodge. More photos coming.
BBA Update: Prezzo & Goldie Fight Again!
After their fight
yesterday in the bedroom, the two love birds seem not to have had enough as
they engaged in another verbal fight in the afternoon.
Apparently, the cause of
the fight is Prezzo‘s missing ring which he accuses Goldie
of taking.
Prezzo who was playing
cards with Kyle
in the lounge saw Goldie coming from the bedroom and told her that he wanted
his ring back but the Nigerian singer seemed not have any idea where the
missing ring could be.
Happy birthday to Osaze Odemwingie
Today, July 15 is the
birthday of Nigerian football star, Osaze Odemwingie. Born on July 15, 1981,
Peter Osaze Odemwingie plays for West Bromich Albion in England . In the
early part of last decade, he chose to play for Nigeria ,
even though he was eligible to also play for Russia
and Uzbekistan .
Oshiomohole declared winner of Edo guber polls
Incumbent governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole
of Edo State has been announced as the winner
of the July 14, 2012 guber polls in the state. He was declared winner by INEC's returning
officer Prof. Osayuki Oshodi. The ACN candidate won with 4,77,478 votes followed by PDP with a distant
144,235. Below is the number of votes each party amassed at the polls.
Saturday 14 July 2012
Happy birthday to Pulse Editor, Nsibiet John
Today, 14
July, is the birthday of the Editor-in-Chief of widely-read newspaper, Community Pulse. The Eket born writer
has been the Sports Editor and Weekend Editor of Community Pulse, then Editor of True
National News (Abuja )
and a columnist in very many other newspapers. Connoisseur wishes him a happy birthday.
Friday 13 July 2012
Happy birthday to Prof. Wole Soyinka
Today, 13 July is the
birthday of Prof. Wole Soyinka. Born 78 years ago, Akinwande Oluwole
"Wole" Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, notable especially as a playwright and poet;
he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first
African in Africa and the diaspora to be so
honoured. Connoisseur wishes him a
happy birthday.
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