Planet FM owner, Tony Afia yanks Sen. Aloysius Etok off air

The owner of Planet 101.1FM, Uyo, Mr. Tony Afia (a.k.a TAF) last week yanked Sen. Aloysius Etok off air on the station. Aloysius Etok was set to be interviewed on a live program on the station and the OAP announced that the senator was live in the studio was set to go on air when they return from a commercial. While the commercial was on, the Uruan born owner of the broadcast station, Afia called the Head of Programs, Cleo not to allow Etok go on air, even with his money. Ultimately, Etok didn’t go on air and left the station’s premises embarrassed.

More photos from Ime Bishop Umoh’s (Okon Lagos) white wedding

Nollywood funny-faced comic actor, Ime Bishop Umoh popularly known as Okon Lagos got married to his boo, Idara Saviour last  Saturday in Uyo,  Akwa  Ibom State. I brought you some pix earlier, as I promised here are more photos from the white wedding at Insight Bible Church and reception at Mboho Unity Hall. Does anyone know where they are spending their honeymoon? That’s a gist for another day sha…

First photos from Ime Bishop Umoh’s (Okon Lagos) white wedding + reception strictly on IV

The much touted white wedding of Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon Lagos took place today, Saturday, 19^th October, 2013 at Insight Bible Church, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. As usual, I bring you the first set of photos while waiting for the official photographs from the couple. Meanwhile, the wedding reception at Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Unity Hall, Udo Udoma Avenue is strictly on invitation. That’s why lots of people, especially fans have been denied access into the venue (you can see a lot of people standing outside in the last pix). So his wife’s name has officially changed from Miss Idara Saviour to Mrs Idara Ime Umoh (or Mrs Idara Okon Lagos, no mind me ooo, just kidding). Wish them a happy married life. Congrats. 

24hour club, Google Lounge set for opening in Uyo

Google Lounge is the 1st 24hr Karaoke and Wine Bar in Akwa Ibom State! The Grand opening of this exquisite lounge holds tomorrow Friday 18th October 2013 at 439 Oron Road, Uyo (just a stone throw from Timber Market Junction). Google Lounge has two VIP lounges you’ll totally love!

First set of photos from Okon Lagos actor, Ime Bishop Umoh’s Traditional Marriage

It is no more news that Okon Lagos star actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh is getting married to Idara Saviour today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event is taking place at Christ The King Primary School, Barracks Road, Uyo and the place is already filled. Here is the first set of photos, though they are taken with phones. I will bring the official photos later…

Connoisseur Exclusive: Okon Lagos actor, Ime Bishop ‘Umoh’ pick wedding dates

Popular actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh who won millions of admirers to himself through his hilarious role in the Uduak Isong blockbuster, Okon Lagos is set to marry and has picked wedding dates. www.connoisseurNG.com learnt on good authority that Bishop is set to marry his fiancée, Idara Saviour (pictured above with him) in September. The Traditional Marriage is billed for 12^th while the church wedding will be at Insight Bible Church, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 14^th September, 2013. Remember you first read it here. Congrats to them. #BeautifulCoupleTingz

Utang Akwa Ibom sacked as media aide to council chairman

Popular balladist and MC, David Sergeant popularly known as Utang Akwa Ibom has been sacked by Hon. Ekerette Ekpenyong, the Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria as his Special Assistant on Media. www.connoisseurNG.com learnt on good authority that the dark-skinned TV presenter lost his job because the chairman doubted his loyalty, hence when the recent political crisis rocked the council with the purported impeachment of the leader of the legislature popped up, Hon. Ekpenyong was swift in sacking him. I wish him the best in his future endeavours…#PoliticalAppointmentSha

TrueProfit Adshares storms debut in Uyo

Today, Saturday November 10, 2012, TrueProfits Adshares an online advertising platform where you can advertise your websites and earn some money will make its debut in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

TrueProfit AD Shares is set to hold their seminar in Uyo this weekend, Saturday 10th November 2012 at Liberation Word International Christian Center, #11b Iman Street off Aka Road by Zenith Bank Uyo. Time is 3pm. This seminar is completely FREE!

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.

News d’Or makes grand return

Bush

Reliable information at our disposal has it that News d’Or, a print publication from WorldWin Media, owners of BushHouse Nigeria is set to return to the newsstands soonest.

Information from sources at BushHouse has it that the publication will not be in a magazine form as it used to be, but is now a newspaper that will be printed simultaneously in Abuja and Uyo and circulated nationwide.

2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, Waje, D’banj, Wizkid, others headline Star Trek 2012

Gideon Okeke - MC

Nigerian Breweries PLC recenly revealed that top entertainers including 2face Idibia, Tiwa Savage, Waje, D’banj, Wizkid, Obesere, Flavour, 9ice and other top entertainers are headlined for this year’s edition of Star Trek.

Titled ‘Nigeria Rocks‘, this year’s edition of the nation-wide concert will run from May 25 to June 23. Organisers say cities to be covered include Ibadan, Makurdi, Ilesha, Lagos, and Sapele. Others are Awka, Abakaliki, Uyo and Calabar.

 Below are more pix from the gig where the entertainers balled and signed the contract....

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.

HAS JAVIS GONE MORIBUND?

Edu Offong

Javis, which was the happening club in Akwa Ibom few months ago seems to have gone moribund. A visit to the place shows that there is no activity taking place there.

A report had reached Connoisseur.com last year that the club was heading to becoming moribund because of the managerial ineptitude of a certain Edu Offong who was the manager.

COMEDIAN AY GIVES GOV. AKPABIO AWARD?

We learnt that one of the top comedians in Nigeria, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY stormed Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on the just concluded valentine’s day for a show. Connoisseur.com learnt authoritatively that AY was paid for a valentine’s day show in Uyo which was billed to take place at Amazing Grace e-centre but the event however didn’t hold because of poor turnout.

GOLDEN HUNT: WHICH OF THESE FACES WILL GO HOME WITH THE STAR PRIZE?

After being at the Godswill Akpabio Golden Hunt camp for over two months, one of the 6 faces on the box above will have the opportunity of emerging winner of the music reality Tv show and also go home with the star prize (a car).

LYRICS: MISH - AKWA IBOM AYAYA

[Verse 1]
there comes a time we all leave home
in search of so called green pastures
this was the case of ini-obong
who had left home for very long
for all the hustle nothing much
until one day he met Nicki
a young rich girl who so pretty
he said ?? come with me
i just like you forget money
whatever you want just tell me
to her suprise Ini said

MISTA XTO, ETE NTIA, OTHERS TO BE HONOURED AS PMAN PRESIDENT STORMS UYO FEBRUARY 14 FOR LOVE AND UNITY CONCERT

Mista Xto

The National President of PMAN, Ras Murphy is set the storm the city of Uyo come February 14 for the mother of all concerts. Tagged the PMAN Love and Unity concert, the event is a brainchild of AKS PMAN aimed at fogging brotherliness among Akwa Ibomites and Nigerians at large.

PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE SNEEKS INTO UYO

Connoisseur.com has learnt exclusive that the founder of Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Pastor Tune Bakare is in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. We scooped that Bakare who was conspicuous seen during the recent nationwide strike and protest against fuel subsidy was in Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM, Uyo this morning.

COMEDIAN SIR JAMES TO RELEASE AUDIO WORK

One of the leading comedians in the state, James Emmanuel Essien popularly known as Sir James is on the verge of releasing an audio comedy work. James who is the President of apex comedians union in the state, Comedians International intimated your soar away online celebrity news portal - Connoisseur.com today that he is currently in the studio recording the work.

Actor Moses Armstrong appointed Special Adviser to Gov. Akpabio? No, it’s a hoax…

Moses Armstrong

Rumours making the rounds has it that actor Moses Armstrong has been appointed Special Adviser on Entertainment to Governor Goodwill Akpabio. This has been the discussion of some stakeholders in the industry and some celebrity sites have published stories insinuating that Armstrong has been given the