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Contrary to reports that Tuface Idibia aka Tubaba, is reuniting with Kennis Music, the record label that launched him into limelight, the singer said that the working relationship he has with the label is based on his first album as a solo artiste. He however ruled out the possibility of signing on to the label as an artiste. “I am still having a good romance with Kennis Music. It has been 10 years since the release of my first album as a solo artiste, and Kennis Music is planning a 10th anniversary of that album. The album has been re-mastered. That’s exactly what I am doing with Kennis music. So, it’s not about Tubaba joining Kennis Music as an artiste,” he said. The artiste further revealed that his change of name is for publicity as he cannot run away from his brand name, Tuface. “Before I changed my name to Tubaba, everybody had been calling me that name. I did not really change the name because people still call me Tuface and I still answer, I just wanted it to be offi...

Eberechukwu Nwizu known as Bayray Mcwinzu started her journey in the movie industry after winning the third edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office in 2007. She was able to hold her own until an experience put her off the scene. But Bayray is back, displaying versatility and unconventional role interpretations.   In this interview she tells her story of defeat and triumph and many more H ow has the journey been so far for you and why were you off the scene for some time? I had to attend to some personal issues. Besides that, I took two years off and came back    late last year.  Funny enough, the first film I did just got a ZAFAA UK nomination. With that, God has wiped away my tears. What tears? Tears of not working for a while. Not working for some time got to me emotionally down. Anyone     who knows me knows I am passionate about what I do. Acting is my life. Before  I won AMBO, I worked  for at least ten years with my mother. I s...

The atmosphere in the Women Development Centre  Awka, Anambra  state, on November 1, 2014, was electrifying as the audience was thrilled to a blend of entertainment and reward for the Gulder Ultimate Search, Season 11 contenders. *Don Jazzy The grand event which had a cultural theme kicked off with a traditional dance which serving as an appetizer for the audience to feed on. Thereafter, the audience was shocked  to its bone marrow when the anchor of the event was unveiled in a dramatic manner. By the time Okey Bakassi pulled off his clownish outfit the audience realized he was going to be the MC for that night taking them on a journey of rib-cracking jokes, spot on delivery, and undiluted entertainment. Chinedu Ubachukwu, the winner of the 2014 edition of GUS smiled home with N10m and a brand new Ford Explorer Sport SUV valued at N15.9 million. Amazingly the youngster happens to hail from Anambr...

There are a few who try to be different. However, they may not be more than ten per cent and that cannot be a pass mark as we pointed out in the cover last week. Below are the reactions of 2Face and Sultan after which we bring you the interview with the legend, Victor Olaiya.2face Idibia and Sound Sultan see the development from different perspective.2face IdibiaAccording to 2face Idibia, “There are two sides to that. One side is that some artistes just know how to package themselves while a few others don’t know. Remember also that the entertainment industry is broad industry and comes in different forms.What this person finds amusing may not be interesting to another. Again, some artistes deliberately sing or music to target concerts or the clubs. For these artistes, they have their plans. On the other hand, we have some artistes who just follow the bandwagon. It is also allowed in entertainment as long as it works for you,” 2face Idibia said.In the same vein, the Jagbajandis croon...

F emi Adebayo, son of legendary actor popularly known as Oga Bello has gone from living under the shadow of his father to create a niche for himself in the Yoruba movie industry. Many see him as a sex symbol and one of the leading hunks of the Yoruba films but Femi would tell you he is just an actor who strives to interpret his roles as best as he could. The star of Jelili fame in this interview speaks of his father’s influence in his life, his career, his experience with female fans and lots more: By Anu Tella H ow has your dad influenced your choice of acting as a career? Well, the question of my dad influencing my acting career could have a ‘no’ and a ‘yes’ answer. A ‘yes’ in the sense that when I was very young I watched his movies a lot and liked them. At a point I had a feeling I would do what he is doing when I become a man. But along the line I fell in love with law and decided to become a lawyer. My dad never directly influenced any choice I made. Whatever my choices...

The 30,000 – capacity venue, with a bullet –proof State Box that has 70 seats, has been described by the Vice President of Ghana Football Association, Mr. Fred Crentsil (who was sent by CAF to inspect the venue) as being “among the best you can find anywhere in the world.”The event which kicked off with a lot of cultural displays, dance and the appearance of various artistes including Tiwa Savage, Kaycee among others.The event was also marked with long speeches by host Governor, Godswill Akpabio and President Goodluck Jonathan.An international friendly between Nigeria and Ghana U-23 Olympic team climaxed activities at the commissioning ceremony.The warm-up game between the two West African nations is to officially open the new stadium, which is also known as the Nest of Champions, and the winners of the one-day friendly will receive the Transformation Cup for their efforts.