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.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI TIRED OF SPINSTERHOOD

Genevieve Nnaji, the reality of time is beginning to tell on her, as she is not re finding her single status funny any longer. A close source the actress disclosed to Entertainment Rendezvous that, the actress, whose rivalry with Omotola Jalade Ekehinde is said to have taken another dimension, is tired of life as a single girl.

PMAN WAR: MISTA XTO MOVES TO RECONCILE ALL PARTIES

Doyen of the Akwa-Cross entertainment Industry and former AKS PMAN Governor, Mista Xto is painstakingly reconciling all factions that had existed in AKS chapter of the Performing Musicians and employers Association (PMAN). Mista Xto was spotted at Oron LGA recently with the Sole Administrator of the Union, Pastor Jeremy Ekong holding hours of closed-door meetings with members of PMAN from the five LGAs that make up the Oro Zone. 

VALENTINE WITH WAJE

Beautiful songstress, Waje who featured in P-square's hit track 'Do Me' is here with a val event for her fans. Below is what she said about the stuff and how you can go about chilling with her during the season...

FEATURES OF THE N450,000 BLACKBERRY PORSCHE

 An enhanced 1.2 GHz processor and 8 GB of onboard memory powers a responsive and nimble browsing experience. Additional 16GB micro SD included in box.

INI EDO SET TO PREMIERE NEW MOVIE IN LAGOS

The much anticipated blockbuster, ‘I’ll Take My Chances’ is set for screening & premiering at the Silverbird Cinemas, Lagos on February 24, 2012.  The movie which was produced by Emem Isong & Ini Edo stars the talented Ini and former Mr Nigeria, Bryan Okwara as well as other leading acts like Canadian born dancer, Ashleigh Clark, the late Sam Efe Loco, Jide Kosoko, Biola Williams, Lilian Ini Ikpe and many others.

TEN TOP SIGNS SHE IS CHEATING ON YOU !!!!!

O boy, as valentine season don come reach, e good make you know how faithful your chic b o!  I dey yan you d koko na. When she starts cheating on you, there are some signs that would surely be manifest. Below are some of such signs. Enjoy and try know map…Happy valentine (in advance) to all fans of Connoisseur.com

1. Scent of another man

Scent is a very important sign of cheating girlfriend, but if she suddenly starts wearing a new fragrance, the alarm bells need not sound off. She might be simply trying to spice things up in your relationship. Going off the deep end too soon could damage your love life — permanently. However, if you smell another man’s cologne on her clothes, hands or neck, then she may be planting her lips where she shouldn’t. Watch out.

MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY TURNING A BOY INTO GOAT

The Mile One Divisional Police Headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, was recently besieged by an angry mob who attempted to lynch a man for allegedly turning a boy into a goat.
According to an eyewitness, trouble started when somebody raised an alarm that he observed that the middle-age man was speaking to a goat and after that the goat started running after him.
Soon after that, an angry mob started milling around the man and the mysterious “goat”, alleging that the goat was a boy.

WIZKID DENIES HAVING A LOVE CHILD

Talented Hiphop act, Ayo Balogun,famously addressed as Wizkid has been courting controversies since his emergence in the music industry, but has remained unperturbed about uncomplimentary remarks flying around him.
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In a recent interview the Ogun-born super star opened up on rumoured love child.
I dropped a song where I talked about it.The whole story was a rumour.If I have a family,there is nothing to hide.After all,I didn’t kill anyone,so there is nothing to hide.I have cleared it times without number.

04.02.2012: IT IS DESMOND ELLIOT’S BIRTHDAY

One of Nollywood’s finest boys, Desmond Elliot is adding another 365 or abi na 366 days to his age today. The movie director was born February 4, 1975 to a Yoruba father from Lagos (Western Nigeria), and an Igbo mother from Anambra. Lets I forget, he is married to an Akwa Ibom daughter, so don’t forget to leave him a happy birthday message in our comment box. Connoisseur.com wishes Desmond LLNP as he adds a year.

BEYONCE HIRES 6 NANNIES FOR BABY "BLUE IVY CARTER"!

With around the clock attention for Blue Ivy, Beyonce isn’t taking ANY chances with her daughter’s welfare! "Her diaper is changed almost every hour," one insider revealed

Beyonce wants nothing but the best for her little girl — including a total of six nannies! The 30-year-old has two nannies on call at all times to assure Blue Ivy Carter “has the best of care,” a friend of the singer told In Touch. “Her diaper is changed almost every hour.”

BASKETMOUTH GETS ENDORSEMENT FROM VICTORIA BECKHAM OR ABI NA PHOTOSHOP?

Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth today posted a picture where Victoria Beckham, wife of top football ace, David Beckham is holding the picture (or abi na poster) of his up-coming comedy event in the United Kingdom tagged “Nigerian Kings of Comedy”. After posting the picture on his facebook page, there were diverse reactions from his fans. Some were skeptical on how true and genuine the picture is. In this computer age you won't know what is fake or real again. Do you think the picture is real? Or is it the work of photoshop? You can drop a comment on what you think.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STAR ACTOR - JOHN DUMELO

 

Today is the birthday of star Ghollywood and Nollywood actor, John Dumelo. Connoisseur.com wishes this cute Ghanaian LLNP as he adds one more year.

 

TONTO DIKE HAS A FOOD-FOR-THOUGH FOR HER ‘HATERS’

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike used her Facebook fan page to give her perceived ‘haters’ a serious food-for-thought…Below is the status on her Facebook fan page….

I luv my haters so much, they make me so popular but one thing about haters on facebook is before they show you that they hate you by using abusive  words on you they’ll first of all ‘like’ your page (which is also liking you). So I think my facebook haters are really confused people by ‘liking’ and hating me at same time.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Above is a photograph where an Indian woman gave birth to 11 babies....How do they even call this one? Eleventuplet? Mbok God is wonderful!!!

AKON TO FEATURE IN P-SQUARE'S "CHOP MY MONEY" VIDEO

 

 Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare are currently shooting the videos of their 'Invasion' album and it looks certain that popular Senegalese-American singer, Akon will be featured in hit track "Chop my money"...Below is the tweet of one of the duo Peter about the stuff...

‘WELCOME BACK’ PARTY FOR NIGERIAN IDOL STAR - NSIKAK UMOH

Nsikak Umoh a.k.a Bonic who made it to the top 30 at the on-going Nigerian Idol arrived Uyo this evening from Lagos via Akwa Ibom International Airport and will be hosted tomorrow, Friday for a ‘welcome back’ party.

   The event tagged “Celebrating Nsikak Umoh” will hold at popular celebrity hang out, 2^nd Baze from 7pm.

   There will be a red-carpet which will be graced by celebrities and other guests. Nsikak is expected to perform while also using the opportunity to thank his fans for the support they showed him while he was at the reality TV show.

ICE KID LOSES DAD

Star artiste, Ice Kid Banton lost his dad on Wednesday night. Informing Connoisseur.com via a telephone conversation, Ice Kid said his dad died after a protracted illness.

   He told us that his dad suffered Kidney problem and was shuttled between University of Uyo Teaching Hospital to Enhope Hospital, Eket. 

    We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ice Kid...Take heart bruv...it is one of those things!

NOLLYWOOD STAR, IME BISHOP UMOH ON E101MAGAZINE COVER

Omo, I no fit say anything again o..This guys at E101magazine magazine are really badt guys. This is the latest edition of the much-touted entertainment magazine…It is Nollywood funny act, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh who graces the cover. Can you guess who he is pointing the finger at and what he is saying? I think he is pointing it at the photographer and saying ‘Iya mmi! Don’t put that light on my eye again o’. You can’t fail to get a copy of this mag.

‘ISSAKABA’ LEAD ACTOR, SAM DEDE APPOINTED DIRECTOR-GENERAL IN RIVERS STATE

Recently, lecturer cum actor – Sam Dede who was the lead character in the blockbuster Nollywood movie, Issakaba was appointed Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency.

BOKO HARAM SPOKESMAN ARRESTED BY SSS

Nigeria’s State Security Service SSS has captured the spokesman of the Boko Haram sect, Abul Qaqa.
Abul Qaqa, who often speaks to journalists after Boko Haram attacks is said to have been tracked using his mobile phone.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

I stumbled on this photo (somewhere) and decided to share it with you. It is self explanatory..lol..

ICE KID, PASTO GOODY GOODY SHOOT NEW VIDEOS

Ikpe Ikpe Kiddy popularly known as Ice Kid is shooting a video for his new song ‘One Love Afrika’. Ice Kid who has been performing in top-rated shows across the country since the beginning of the year says he wants to pass a message across that no matter the religion nor ethnic background everybody is one.

In a BB chat with CONNOISSEUR.com, Ice Kid said “The video was shot at different locations including market where an Igbo man was fighting someone from Hausa. An Ibibio person is seen coming to separate them.”

LAGOS TOP CLUB, POSH CAFE TO HOST CELEBS

On Friday, 3^rd February, 2012, Posh Café will host top celebrities for an all night gig. Posh Café, located at 3^rd floor, Mega Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos is a top club which is managed by song writer and singer, Morachi .

INI EDO’S HUSBAND’S EX-WIFE NOW ROMANCING SUPER EAGLES STAR, IKE UCHE

Ini Edo

If all goes according to the wishes of his newest love, Ruth Okoro -soccer star,Ikechukwu Uche should be a married man soon.  The duo are said to be embroiled in a hush hush romance.  Ikechukwu is said to be very discreet about the development- same for the beautiful damsel, for now.

NELSON MANDELA’S REMAINING SIBLING DIES

Nelson Mandela’s last remaining sibling; Nothusile Bhulehluthi has died in Qunu, rural Eastern Cape in South Africa.

Bhulehluthi was one of the 13 children Mandela’s father, Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela had with his four wives; she was 81.

According to the ex-president’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, ‘it was with great sadness that the Mandela’s learned last night (Sunday, January 29, 2012) of her death’. He also added that she will be sorely missed.

REVEALED: WHY MOSES ARMSTRONG LIVES IN HOTELS

Moses Armstrong

It could be recalled that the fair-skinned Nollywood star, Moses Armstrong not too long ago relocated from Lagos, which is considered the hub of entertainment in Nigerian back to his homesoil, Akwa Ibom State. CONNOISSEUR.com learnt that it was due to his inability to get regular roles in movies that warranted his decision to get back to the state. He dubs himself ‘Akwa Ibom’s most celebrated and finest actor’ but you can added ‘hotel accommodated’ to his titles because since he relocated back to the state, he has been living in hotels.

Why does he live in hotels? Below is a story that reveals why he lives in hotels courtesy www.nigeriafilms.com:

BREAKING NEWS: ASUU SUSPENDS STRIKE

Information at the disposal of CONNOISSEUR.com has it that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ended its two months old strike.

We learnt that the strike was suspended after a series of closed door meetings with representatives of ASUU and the Federal Government.

BASKETMOUTH TO FEATURE 2FACE AND DAVIDO IN TWO NEW SINGLES

Basketmouth

A big gun in the comedy business in the country, Basketmouth who recently released a single featuring eLDee Da Don and Wizkid entitled “Where U Dey?” is set to release two more tracks. According to Basketmouth whose real name is Bright Okpocha, he will feature Legendary singer, 2face Idibia and rave of the moment, Davido.

BILLBOARD'S 100 MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN MUSIC

Billboard ranked the 100 most powerful people in the music industry and Jay Z and Beyonce ranked at number 13. Here's what Billboard said about the ranking...

Rankings were determined by a combination of key factors including market share, exclusive Billboard chart data/boxscore information, and revenue. A team of 15 top Billboard editors then analyzed the value of these metrics to produce the final results. The list is U.S. based. As well, the Power 100 puts a premium on the top decision makers at each company.

BILLBOARD'S top 100 power list when you continue...