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KING KURON FINALLY RELEASES HIS VIDEO

KING KURON FINALLY RELEASES HIS VIDEO

The Nigerian artist based in "United Kingdom" KING KURON also known as Nigeria King of Dancehall finally releases his long awaited music video for his track titled 'KNOCK DEM DOWN'. Fans have been anticipating the video and it is finally out to rock and blast the air.
This video has cost a fortune said the artist,directed by Mark Potter , a  UK  based director The video concept is very tight with the lovely melody that comes with it. KING KURON keep up the good work and make Nigerians proud.

BY R.A OMOTOYE                                                                                                                       

Divorcees plan mass protest in Kano
Written by Hassan A Karofi, Kano
Sunday, 11 January 2009  Sunday Trust

Hajiya Atine AbdullahiMany divorcees are expected to attend a mass rally in Kano city organised by the National Association of Divorcees, Widows and the Orphans of Nigeria, to protest the growing divorce rate and “insufficient husbands in Kano State.”

Organisers say the rally where “one million” divorced women would come out to the streets against marriage instability was the biggest in the history of Nigeria.
Executive Director of the association, Hajiya Attine Abdullahi, said the rally would hold in a fortnight and is expected to highlight the incidences of divorce and what she called “a growing social problem bedeviling the communities of Kano State.”

The executive director, who addressed newsmen shortly after the emergency meeting of the national executive council of the association at the Ministry for Local Govern-ment and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kano, said the decision was necessitated by the inability of the state House of Assembly to initiate laws against the menace. improve the lot of divorcees, but those laws are yet to see the light of day,” she lamented.

The rally which was expected to start from the emir’s palace would go through the city centre to government house and would terminate at the state House of Assembly, the association said. promulgate laws that would improve the lot of divorcees, but those laws are yet to see the light of the day,” she lamented.

The rally which was expected to start from the emir’s palace would go through the city centre to the government house and would terminate at the state House of Assembly, the association said.

“We have concluded arrangements to invite one million divorcees only to the city on the 29th of this month where we will stage a rally to protest against the outrageous number of divorcees currently sent out of their matrimonial homes and of which no one is doing anything,” she stressed.

The executive director called on the people and those responsible for leadership to be serious about what she called “a serious social problem that has the capacity to impact negatively on the social fabric of any society that chose to neglect it.

“It is this seemingly neglect that we will come out to protest and we hope the rally will equally create awareness on the plight of these mothers as well as draw the attention of the community to this serious social problem that is not viewed with the seriousness it deserves,” she said.

Attine explained that women were concerned about the seemingly lack of adequate attention to their plight even though they (women) play significant roles to the development of any society socially, economically, and security wise.

“We hope the rally will not only draw the attention of the leaders, but will also draw the attention of our husbands who should know that the one million divorcees that will be on the street on that day are their failure for keeping their home fronts,” she said.

Sunday Trust reports that last year, the Kano State government released a report which showed that over 80 per cent of marriages in the state were unstable.

The report that had the state Ministry of Women Affairs, NGOs, Adaidaita Sahu and others as members found among other things absence of sincerity during courtship, ignorance about the religious status of the marriage institution, economic down turn, working women phenomenon and materialism in marriage as some of the causes of the surge in divorcees rate in the state.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 January 2009                                                                                         

By R.A. Omotoye.                                                                                                                       

CRACK YOUR RIBS IN EXPO CENTRE
 
For the past six years,entertainer Julius Agwu, has been having his show in Muson Centre. But this year,his show takes a new turn as Julius Agwu,moves this year's edition of his annual comedy/music show, Crack Ya Ribs, to the Expo Centre, tucked inside Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tagged: Comedy Armageddon, the double show, holds amid grandeur and glitz on Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Meanwhile, top comedians that would perform at the concert include: I Go dye, Gandoki, Daniel D' Humorous, Klint D' Drunk, Senator and Osama, Lepacious Bose, Funny Bone and a host of other rib crackers. Also, leading musicians like: Tuface, 9ice, Adewale Ayuba, Mr. Solek, Duncan Mighty and several others would further help to ignite both shows with their intimidating presence and arresting stage crafts.

"It is going to be a bumper package and that is why we are urging fun lovers not to miss this double outing, posited Agwu, who has also succeeded in staging the show outside the nation's shores. "Mind you, this idea started six years ago with a vision to spread Nigerian comedy gospel to the whole world, and thank God, we are on the verge of achieving that vision," added Agwu, who would also unveil his latest
hip-hop music at the concert.

Agwu is also full of thanks and appreciation to International Energy Insurance Plc, for powering the show and at the same time helping him to bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians, who are battling daily to survive,due to economic hardship.
BY R.A OMOTOYE                                                                                                                        

BRAD PITT'S NEW MOVIE SAVES HIS MARRIAGE.
Posted Friday Dec.12, 2008
 
Brad Pitt says his new film saved his relationship. The 44-year-old actor - who is raising six children with partner Angelina Jolie - admits starring as an elderly man who ages backwards in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" inspired him to re-evaluate his priorities in life.
He said: "Angelina and I do not fight anymore. What occurred to me on this film, and also with the passing of Angelina's mother Marcheline Bertrand last year, is that there's going to come a time when I'm not going to get to be with this person anymore."
"I'm not going to get to be with my children anymore. And so, if we have a flare-up, it evaporates now. I don't want to waste time being angry at someone I love." Brad added he loves raising such a large brood because he deals with something different every day.
He said: "I have this fantasy of my older days, painting or sculpting or making things. But right now, it's about getting the work done and getting home to family. I have an adventure every morning getting up."
 
Brad also revealed his favorite movie role was in 2005's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," because it was when he met Angelina.

BY R.A OMOTOYE                                                                                                                      

9ice becomes a 'Daddy'.
Posted saturday dec.6, 2008

Rave of the moment and Alapomeji crooner, 9ice, has become a father. His U.S.A-basedwife, Toni Payne, who owns and runs a line of cosmetics and apparel products, gave birth to their son, already named Zion Akande, on Thursday December 4th at a hospital in California. Although 9ice, who recently won the 'Best HipHop' award at the recently concluded maiden edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) held in
Abuja, was absent during the birth, he was reported to have received  the news with elation and excitement. The couple got married in July of this year at a private ceremony in Lagos ;and interestingly they have been blessed with  a male child.9ice indeed!

Did I hear you say congratulations? Of course.

By R.A Omotoye                                                                                                                       

KING KURON RETURNS

.Posted Wed.Nov.3,2008

A UK- based young talented Nigerian artist known as KING KURON [Nigeria king of dancehall] is soon to release his new album titled [stone to bread} he  has been working on this album for quite a while and he is about to explode.The album comprises 12 tracks: 7 hottest songs and the remaining 5 from his first  work he did in Nigeria before heading to the United Kingdom to finish it up.

The dancehall king is releasing it all at once with his first singles titled [knock them down ] ]which is making waves in United kingdom
now, the video will also hit Nigeria soon and rock the waves. KING KURON [king of  dancehall] will also storm his home for a concert soon.WATCH OUT.
 
BY Rashidat Omotoye                                                                                                               

BY RASHIDAT OMOTOYE                                                                                                            

POSTED TUESDAY NOV 18,2008
Former Plantation Boy, Innocent 'Tuface' Idibia, yet again added another international music diadem to an already swelling list of awards this past weekend, as he clinched the World Music Award trophy for "Best African Artist".
Tuface, in the company of Storm Records act, Sasha, represented Nigeria at this year's edition of the world-acclaimed awards show. The first-ever winner of the Mtv 2005 Europe Music awards' for "Best African Act" serenaded swooning fans with his chart-bursting hit 'African Queen'after which he was presented his trophy.

By R.A Omotoye                                                                                                                           

By R.A Omotoye                                                                                                                        

posted Tuesday Nov.11,2008
newsdiaryonline.com
 
Rave of the moment and recent MOBO Award winner Abolore Akande, otherwise known as 9ice, thrilled a sold-out crowd of fans in far-away United States of America this past saturday November 8. The concert, which lasted from 9pm to 3am, also showcased an array of U.S.A based up-and-coming Nigerian artistes, was described by eyewitnesses on ground as a resounding and successful American debut performance for the Alapomeji Records frontline star. According to reliable sources, 9ice might remain in the USA at least until his wife, Toni Payne -who resides in Los Angeles, delivers their baby.

By R.A Omotoye                                                                                                                           

EMEKA ENYIOCHA SAYS GOODBYE TO BACHELORHOOD.
newsdiaryonline.com
 
Frontline Nollywood actor ,Emeka Enyioya married his long-time hearthrob, Stella Ugorji,last weekend. The traditional wedding took place in the bride's hometown, at Ovim, Isikwuato, Abia state. Stella, a graduate of Law and Theatre Art from the University of Jos exuded excitement on her day of joy, as she danced and smiled
all through the colourful occassion. Emeka's bride remarked during a recent interview that she is the happiest woman alive, and expressed how contented she is with her soul-mate, though she refused to discuss rumours making rounds that she's heavily pregnant and expecting a baby boy whom they plan to name Chukwuemeka junior.

BY R.A.Omotoye                                                                                                                       

INI EDO WEDS AT LAST

Posted on sunday Nov.30,2008
 
One of Nollywood's sexiest female actresses, Ini Edo finally married her soulmate Philip Ehiagwina Saturday 29th
November 2008,in oil- rich town of Eket,Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. The wedding ceremony was very flamboyant and
glamorous with various stars from nollywood present.
 
Although Ini had tried to keep the relationship and marriage plans under wraps, the news filtered easily to the public.
Though many critics thought the news was a publicity stunt of some sorts, since her wedding dates have been announced and re-announced on several tabloids times without number this year.
The event lasted till yesterday night. The traditional wedding was a major blow to critics of the star actress who thought that her relationship with Phillip, the United States -based dude would not lead to wedding. Ini further fuelled this some months back when she denied any plan for marriage. But the star actress finally tied the knot.
 
The relationship that has suffered several controversies in the last two years was finally sealed this month. Equally her husband, Philip, was involved in a controversy with actors- Jim Iyke and Emeka Ike- over who was sleeping with his ex wife, Ruth.But he seems not interested in the case anymore since they have parted ways long ago and he has
finally married his soulmate.Happy Married Life.
 
By R.A Omotoye.                                                                                                                       

Posted Friday Nov. 28, 2008
Whitney Houston and ex-husband Bobby Brown are reportedly getting back together. The former couple - who married in 1992 and divorced in 2007 - are said to have rekindled their romance after being encouraged to remarry by their 15-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina.A report says that Whitney, 45, and Bobby, 39, were "looking very romantic while dining together in Georgia recently."

However, a representative for the singer insists: "They are just good friends whose primary interest is the wellbeing of their daughter." Earlier this year, Bobby revealed he believes his marriage to Whitney - who has battled an addiction to crack-cocaine - was destined to fail from the start.

He said: "I think it was doomed from the very beginning. Within the first year we separated, with several more to follow. I think we got married for all the wrong reasons," adding that ,"Now, I realize Whitney had a different agenda than I did when we got married. I believe her agenda was to clean up her image, while mine was to be loved and have children."

"Whitney was under a lot of pressure. The media was accusing her of having a bisexual relationship with her assistant, Robin Crawford. In Whitney's situation, the only solution was to get married and have kids. That would kill all speculation, whether it was true or not."

By R.A Omotoye.                                                                                                                          

Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards

By Tomi Oladipo
Abuja BBC NEWS sunday Nov .23, 2008

Nigerian artists dominated the MTV Africa Music Awards (the Mamas) on their own turf in the capital city Abuja, scooping six of the 10 awards.

D'banj won both the artist of the year award and the best male award, crowning a successful year for the self-proclaimed "entertainer".

Fellow Nigerian rapper Naeto C won best new act, while 9ice won the best Hip-hop award.

Kenyan singer Wahu, who was overcome with emotion, was named best female.

She tearfully dedicated the award to her husband, fellow musician Nameless, and to her daughter who, she said, "is to young to understand how much she inspires me".

Fusion
BBC 1Xtra's Trevor Nelson hosted the show in front of a crowd of 5,000 fans in the stylishly shaped Abuja Velodrome.

Nigerian duo P-Square, who had five nominations, only managed to take home one prize for best group.

Despite not winning, the disappointed twin brothers thrilled the crowd with their stage act.

South Africa hip-hoppers Jozi won the award for the best live performers.

However, Ghanaian artist Samini revealed he was not happy the live award had gone to a "group that plays CDs and mimes".

He added: "If you say 'live' then the music has to be with a band.

"I'm not picking names but I think that the best live performer should go to a live band artist.

"I'm sorry if I'm being harsh here but I'm trying to be straightforward. If I watch you on TV and I see you with a live band, then you better do it on stage for me."

There was a cameo appearance by US rapper The Game, who gave a brief medley of his hit songs.

There were also performances by the rapper's compatriots Flo-rida, and Kelly Rowland.

Other live acts included Seun Kuti, 9ice, as well as HHP from South Africa, but it was the assortment collaborations that stole the show.

HHP came back on stage to join Nigerian singing sensation Asa on her song Jailer, and Rowland performed alongside D'banj.

But the biggest fusion was that of South African rockers Cassette, Kenyan rapper Jua Cali, and Ikechukwu and Naeto C.

American R&B singer Alicia Keys gave a video acceptance speech for winning the best R&B award, as did South African band Seether, who won the best alternative award.

Mama Africa

The legend gong went to the late Fela Kuti, the Nigerian pioneer of Afrobeat. The award was received by the star's children, Yemi and Seun.

Speaking of Kuti, Nelson said: "He was the first man I ever heard, all the way from the UK, when I heard African music for the first time it came from this man.

"There could only be one person, only one recipient."

Kuti's children joked in their acceptance speech that they would "not take this award to him yet".

"We'll keep it in our house, and when the times comes then we'll take it to him."

Out of the 11 awards given out on the night the legend award was the only one that was not chosen by the fans.

Winners were selected by fans sending text messages.

There was also a tribute to "Mama Africa" Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who died just over a week ago.

Winners each received a Golden Microphone trophy, which has a futuristic microphone emerging from a globe of the world, with the African continent symbolically placed at the top of the world.

Even though this was an African event there were some non-African artists nominated in different categories, including Lil Wayne, The Game, Coldplay, and Keys.

African music videos were also recognized, with Nigeria's Ikechuku winning the award for the best video for his song Wind am well.