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Why Nigeria Celebrity Marriages Are Crashing
BY OPEOLUWA AKINTAYO-(VANGUARD)-Divorces today is becoming
alarming, more so when the reasons given are flimsy, which could have
been settled amicably. That’s why celebrity marriages don’t last more
than few months. full story
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South African, Nigerian In Glamour Wedding
(BELLA NAIJA)-One of Africa’s most successful female media moguls
Khanyi Dhlomo walked down the aisle with her Nigerian-American beau,
Chinezi Chijioke in a beautiful ceremony on December 20 2009 in
Franschhoek– the Cape winelands...full story
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Yobo Weds Beauty Queen At Midnight
BY ISAAC SHOBAYO-(TRIBUNE)-WORSHIPPERS on New Year's Eve Watch
Night at the Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries International, Jos,
Nigeria were stunned by the announcement that Super Eagles vice
captain, Yobo Joseph is set to marry former Miss Nigeria, Adaeze Igwe.
full story
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Gibraltar Wins 2009 Miss World Pageant
(AFP/YAHOO) – Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino claimed the title of Miss World
2009 on Saturday, defeating 111 other hopefuls at a glittering ceremony
in South Africa. full story
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Mandela Movie Raises South Africa Dust
(YAHOO/AFP)–South African actors want to stop Oscar-winner Jennifer
Hudson from playing Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in a new film on the ex-
wife of the nation's first black president, reports said Monday. full story
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Michael Jackson Glove Sells For $350,000
BY VERENA DOBNIK-(AP/YAHOO)– The shimmering, white glove Michael
Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983
was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday. full story
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Kidnappers Free Popular Nigeria Actor ‘Osuofia’
BY AZUH AMATUS-(SUN)- It was jubilation for Nollywood as foremost actor
and comic star, Nkem Owoh, who was abducted last weekend along the
busy Enugu/ Port-Harcourt Road, regained freedom. full story
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The Confessions Of Angelica Ikechukwuka Munonye
BY TOSIN AJIRIRE-(SUN)-Ikechukwuka Munonye aka Angelica is a gifted
artiste whose love for music has geared her into song writing and
composing. full story
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Stephanie Movie Premiers In Ghana, Kenya
(VANGUARD)-After it premiered three weeks ago with a bang in Nigeria,
Stephanie Okereke’s award-winning movie, Through the Glass is surely
enjoying acclamation across the world. full story
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African Wealth, African Style On Display
BY ROBB YOUNG-(NYTIMES)-Sub-Saharan Africa does not bring to mind an
image of a woman with perfectly manicured nails flipping through glossy
magazines in search of the latest handbag or celebrity haircut. full story
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Why Nigerian Movie Stars Are Divorcing
BY VIVIAN ONYEBUKWA-(SUN)-Divorce among Nollywood actresses is
becoming a daily occurrence. As it is, hardly any day passes without the
news of one failed marriage involving one notable Nollywood actress or
the other. full story
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Oprah Endorses Nigerian Movies, Admires Genevieve
BY EKERETE UDOH-(VANGUARD)-Nollywood, the African most popular
movie industry that has become an international hit, got by far its
greatest endorsement yet, when the queen of day time talk show, Oprah
Winfrey, celebrated...full story
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Dancer, Goddess, Artist, Temptress, Beauty, Diplomat
BY BENJAMIN NJOKU-(VANGUARD)-She’s a self-taught visual artist and a
screen goddess, who holds a lot of promise for her generation. full story
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Jim Iyke Begins Journey Into Music
BY BRIDGET AMARAEGBU-(VANGUARD)-Nollywood’s bad boy, and one of
Globacom ambassadors, Jim Iyke who recently veered into music has
several ways of surprising those who join issues with him. full story
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Stars Will Attend Michael Ever After
BY ALLAN DUKE-(CNN)-Seventy days after his sudden death, Michael
Jackson will be interred in what may or may not be his final resting place
Thursday evening. full story
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Jackson Burial Shifted To September 3rd
(CNN)- The date of the funeral for pop legend Michael Jackson has been
changed to September 3, the singer's spokesman said Friday. full story
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Jackson Autopsy Result Will Remain Sealed
BY THOMAS WATKINS-(AP/YAHOO)– Coroner's investigators have
completed their probe into the death of Michael Jackson but are not
releasing the results yet, authorities said Monday. full story
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Ex-wife Will Not Claim Jackson Kids
BY ALAN DUKE-(CNN)-Michael Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of his two
oldest children, Debbie Rowe, has agreed not to challenge the singer's
mother for custody of the children, according to a joint statement from
lawyers for Rowe and Katherine Jackson. full story
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Michael Jackson’s Secret Love Child Surfaces
(MAIL)-Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine has vowed to welcome Omer
Bhatti into the Jackson clan if he proves to be the singer's fourth child. full
story
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Joe Jackson Denies Abusing Son Michael
(CNN)-Michael Jackson's father told CNN's Larry King Monday night that
he never beat his son or made any mistakes in raising him. full story
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Tito Suspects Doctor In Michael’s Death
BY VIRGINIA WHEELER-(LONDONSUN)- MICHAEL Jackson's personal
doctor is prominent among the list of suspects over the King of Pop's
shock death, brother Tito claimed Sunday. full story
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New Jackson Songs May Be Released
(CNN)- Michael Jackson's songs and albums went to the top of the charts
in the days and weeks following his death --and there may be plenty
more hits to come, if his rumored plethora of unreleased songs find their
way to the public. full story
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Michael Jackson Custody Hearing Resumes Monday
BY ERIC DUKE-(CNN) - No deal has been reached between Michael
Jackson's mother and his ex-wife over the custody of the late singer's
children, according to a lawyer in the case. full story
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Why Ali Baba Prefers Older Women
(VANGUARD)-Ali Baba is one of the most famous comedians in Nigeria
today. He once criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he
was in office without incurring his wrath. In fact, it was said Obasanjo
never got infuriated by his jokes. full story
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Michael Jackson Took Cocktail Of Xanax
BY ALAN DUKE & SAEED AHMED-(CNN) -- Singer Michael Jackson took more
than 10 Xanax pills a night, asking his employees to get the prescription
medicine under their names and also personally traveling to doctors'
offices in other states to obtain them...full story
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Will There Be Another Michael Jackson?
BY MICHELLE NICHOLS-(REUTERS/YAHOO) – The extravagant mourning
for Michael Jackson has some critics wondering whether the pop singer's
global superstardom could ever be duplicated in an Internet era offering
endless ...full story
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Michael Jackson Memorial Strikes Spiritual Note
BY JESSE WASHINGTON-(AP/YAHOO)– Michael Jackson was eulogized in
words and song Tuesday by an all-star list of musicians, athletes and
other celebrities during a mournful ceremony in downtown Los Angeles,
with the most poignant moment delivered by his sobbing 11-year-old
daughter. full story
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Billions Will Watch Michael Jackson TV Memorial
(CNN) - The Michael Jackson memorial service at the Staples Center on
Tuesday will be a star-studded affair, with singers Mariah Carey, Usher
and Stevie Wonder among the participants, according to an
announcement released on behalf of the Jackson family. full story
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1.5M Fans Rush 17,500 Michael Tickets
(BBC)-More than half a million Michael Jackson fans have already applied
for 17,500 free tickets to the singer's public memorial service next week.
full story
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Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums
BY MARIEL CONCEPCION- (BILLBOARD) – At the time of Michael Jackson's
death last week, it was well-known that he was preparing for a 50-show
concert series at London's O2 Arena later this month. full story
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Michael Jackson’s Ex-wife Vows Custody War
(BBC)-Debbie Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson, says she will fight for
custody of the two children she had with the late pop icon. full story
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Michael Jackson Will Excludes Father, Ex-wife
(YAHOO/AP) — Michael Jackson's 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a
Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust while making
his mother the guardian of his children and cutting out his former wife
Debbie Rowe. His estranged father Joe was also conspicuously absent in
the will. full story
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Father Insists Stress Didn't Kill Michael
(FOXNEWS)— Nearly two days after the untimely death of Michael
Jackson, the King of Pop's father told FOX News in an exclusive interview
that he does not think stress killed his son. full story
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Michael: More Than King Of Pop
BY NEKESA MUMBI MOODY-(AP/YAHOO)– When Michael Jackson anointed
himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable
rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have been a world sensation with
record-setting sales of "Thriller," ...full story
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All Men Are Dogs: Uche Jombo
(SUN)-She insisted she was the girl next door. The okada riders in
Mazamaza, Lagos, didn’t think so. They saw through her designer
sunglasses and collected N250 for leading her to The Sun Corporate
Office, a service that ordinarily cost only N50. full story
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James Iroha: The Son Also Rises
BY OBIDIKE OKAFOR-(234NEXT)-Uchechukwu James Iroha is a
multi-talented artist. Though his effort in photography has earned him a
Prince Claus Award (2008), he refuses to be confined to photography
alone. full story
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Marriage? Never Been My Priority: Genevieve
BY TEMITOPE DAVID-ADEGBOYE-(VANGUARD)-Genevieve Nnaji has paid
her dues as a top-rated actress in Nollywood. She has also delved into
music, modelling and fashion. full story
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Jim Iyke Bombshell: Picks Jamaican Bride
BY EKERETE UDOH-(VANGUARD)-He has been variously described as
Nollywood’s playboy -a serial heartbreaker, one whose motto vis-a-vis
relationships with women, appears to be “use them and leave them.” full
story
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The Beautiful Amazon And Her Midgets
BY BRIDGET AMARAEGBU-(VANGUARD)-Reigning Miss Delta Soap, Rita
Amaka Echendu was Showtime Celebrity guest during the week and in
this interview with, she opened up on the challenges she faces daily as
Queen. full story
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Edo: My Love, Husband, His Ex-Wife
BY BENJAMIN NJOKU-(VANGUARD)-Of all the stars in Nollywood, top
actress Ini Edo, has had the most scrutiny by the media. Ever since she
burst onto the crowded Nollywood scene about 6 years ago, and quickly
distinguished herself as a great talent...full story
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How I Wore Breast Pads: Inyang
(BY SAM EYOBOKA)-PRINCESS Anne Inyang is one of the few skillful
songwriters, composer and anointed singer/musicians Nigeria has ever
produced. full story
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I Treat Men With Tenderness: Nzeribe
BY BRIDGET AMARAEGBU-(VANGUARD)-Seductive Queen of the screen
Benita Nzeribe is every man’s delight, both off and on screen. Considered
a sex bomb by many...full story
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Van Vicker: Ghanaian, Liberian Or Dutch?
BY ARAMIDE PIUS-(VANGUARD)-Van Vicker is surely a great actor who has
made waves home and abroad. A man of multiple nationalities and a
lover...full story
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Nigerian, Ghanaian Movies: Which Are Better?
BY PIUS AROMIDE-(VANGUARD)-Yvonne Nelson is a well known Ghanaian
actress who has endeared herself to a large crowds of fans during
her...full story
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Lucky Dube’s Killers Get Life Sentence
(BBC)-A South African judge has sentenced three men to life in prison for
killing reggae star Lucky Dube in 2007. full story
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Ini Edo Marries, Moves To Texas
(VANGUARD)-It is no longer news that Nollywood star actress, Ini Edo,
has said ‘I do’ to her man, Phillip Ehiagwina late last month in far away
Houston, Texas in the United States. full story
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Michael Jackson Tickets All Sold Out
(CNN) - Tickets for Michael Jackson's 50 "final curtain call" concerts in
London sold out in little over four hours Friday. full story
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The Big Man Catches Obama Fire
(AFRICAMESSAGE)-As Barack Obama continues to charm the world with
his phenomenal exploits in politics, many continue to etch his name for
future generations. full story
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Danger Of Witchcraft In African Movies
BY CAROL ARHERE-(VANGUARD)-Clarion Chukwurah is one of the known
faces in the Nigerian movie industry, Clarion as popularly called has been
in the industry for about three decades now. full story
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Is The World Ready For Michael?
BY LISA RESPERS FRANCE-(CNN)- The world has certainly changed since
Michael Jackson last staged a concert tour in 1997 to promote the
"HIStory" album. full story
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Michael Jackson Will Play London Venues
(CNN) - Michael Jackson may soon return to the stage, at least for a
"special announcement."The pop star has scheduled a news conference
Thursday at London's O2 arena...full story
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Fiberesima, A Star Going To Jail’
BY OGBONNA AMADI-(VANGUARD)-For someone who caused the death of
another person by dangerous driving, discretion should be exercised
judicially and not recklessly. full story
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I Paid Dearly For My Mistakes- Barbara Soky
(VANGUARD)-In the early 80’s when no one knew there would be what is
now known as Nollywood, the likes of sultry actress, Barbara Soky held
sway as queens of the tube. full story
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Marlon Jackson In Nigeria Resort Row
BY ANDREW WALKER-(BBC)-One of pop superstar Michael Jackson's
brothers, Marlon, is involved in a controversial plan to develop a $3.4bn
(£2.4bn) slavery memorial and luxury resort in Badagry, Nigeria. full story
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Jim Iyke Unleashes The Untold Story
BY OGBONNA AMADI & BENJAMIN NJOKU-(VANGUARD)-He walked into the
newsroom with a lot of gaiety. As he strolled around, he was not
mistaken for his kind of person. full story
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Fame, Fortune Beckons On Liberian Youngster
BY TOSIN AJIRIRE-(SUN)-A year ago, if a seer had told Avenette Tennema
Sirleaf that she would become a celebrity in Nigeria, far away from home
in Liberia... full story
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Trial Of Lucky Dube’s Murder Suspects
(BBC)-Three men have denied at the high court in Johannesburg
murdering the internationally-acclaimed South African reggae star Lucky
Dube. full story
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Young, Pretty, Talented, Single And Waiting
BY PIUS ARAMIDE-(VANGUARD)-Nuella Njubigbo fondly known as Ella, is
an actress and a script writer. full story
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‘Nigeria Yet To Produce Movie Stars’
(VANGUARD)-When Ngozi Nwaneto made her debut in the movie industry
starring in the Igbo movie Living in Bondage, little did she know she...full
story
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Nkem Owoh Appears, Quashes Death Rumors
(VANGUARD)-The many months of controversy surrounding the rumored
death of one of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment stars, Nkem Owoh was...
full story
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The Things I Do To Men, By Ukoh
BY SAMUEL OLATUNJI-(SUN)-She has been there long before this present
day actresses, but her foray into education slowed down her progress as
it were. full story
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MTV Music Awards Rock Nigeria’s Capital
BY TOMI OLADIPO-(BBC)-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. full story
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My Hips Don’t Lie: Mercy Johnson
BY OGBONNA AMADI-(VANGUARD)-Mercy Johnson the second runner-up at
recently adjudged sexiest female in Nolly wood was our guest on a day
she chose to pick up her prize, a 32'’ LCD. full story
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I Like Playing Games With Men - Ukoh
BY AROMIDE PIUS-(VANGUARD)-For buxomly beautiful Adaora Ukoh, being
big is not a barrier to being sexy and active in whatever one does. full
story
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Jamaican Reggae Star Sean Kingston Hits Nigeria
BY OGBONNA AMADI-(VANGUARD)-Jamaican Rap Artiste-Sean Kingston
has arrived in Nigeria for the- It’s A Beautiful World Concert proudly...full
story
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Clarion Chukwurah Exposes Dirty Side Of Nollywood
BY SAM AWOYINFA-(PUNCH)-You started quite early, featuring in a film
titled Money Power (Owo Lagba), that was in the early 80’s. full story
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What A Lady Want In A Man, by Aigbe
Despite having a baby a subject she refused to talk about, Mercy Aigbe
still has a face and figure that makes men’s heads turn. full story
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Chika Ike: This Girl Will Not Act Nude
BY ARAMIDE PIUS-(VANGUARD)-With over thirty movies to her credit,
Chika Nancy Ike has certainly done well in the four or five years...full
story
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Van Vicker: We’re Uniting Africans Through Movies
BY ‘NONYE IWUAGWU-(PUNCH)-Van Vicker is one of the Ghanaian actors
that are making waves in Nollywood. Many see him as Ramsey Noah’s
strong competitor. full story
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Inside The Mind Of Uche Elendu
BY SAMUEL OLATUNJI-(SUN)-God must have created star actress, Uche
Elendu on a Monday morning, after a well deserved rest. full story
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‘No Rest Till I Win Miss World Crown’
BY BRIDGET AMARAEGBU-(VANGUARD)-When our own Agbani Darego, was
crowned Miss World in far way South Africa in 2001, the world stood to
salute not just a black woman who was entering the Guinness book...full
story
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Rapper Kanye West Arrested After Paparazzi Bust-up
(CNN) -- Police arrested rapper-producer Kanye West on Thursday
morning at Los Angeles International Airport on felony vandalism charges
after an altercation with two paparazzi, airport police said. full story
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Put Your Hand Up For The Most Stylish Entertainer
BY KEMI YESUFU-(NIGIND)-All over the world entertainers set the trend.
Actors, musicians, stand up comedians and entertainment executives are
hardly known for copying from people. full story
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British School Impounds Nigerian Singer’s Plane
(BBC)-A prestigious school in Nigeria has refused to let a helicopter,
rented by a singer, take off after it landed on their Lagos playing field. full
story
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“I Will Rather Make One Good Movie…’
BY CAROL ARHERE-(VANGUARD)-Chikogozie Zeal Atuanya is one of the
most promising faces in the Nigerian entertainment industry today. full
story
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‘Nollywood Will Soon Outclass Hollywood’
BY JOE EFFIONG-(SUN)-One of the lead characters in the Nigerian movie
industry, Mr Fred Amata has predicted that the Nigerian film industry...full
story
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The Golden Couples Of The Silver Screen
(SUN)-Despite the frequent break up of marriages in Nollywood, there are
still some players who are keeping it real and making us proud. full story
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Is Ini Edo Nigeria’s Screen Queen?
BY AYO ONIKOYI-(VANGUARD)-Given the way situations change week in
week out, we have decided to keep the contest open for...full story
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Isaac Hayes, Rap Pioneer, Collapses, Dies
(AP)-Isaac Hayes, the baldheaded, baritone-voiced soul crooner who
laidthe groundwork for disco and whose "Theme From Shaft" ...full story
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Okotie: New Life For A Hip-Hop Pastor
BY EMERSON GOBERT JR-(SUN)-Like all celebrities, Reverend Chris Okotie
does not open up on his private life. full story
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Asuzu: Bad Boy On The Mend?
BY OGBONNA AMADI-(VANGUARD)-Ernest Asuzu, has been every thing
that represents ‘bad’ in the movie industry. full story
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Beauty Queen Was Locked Away By Daddy
BY NONYE IWUAGWU-(PUNCH)-Stephanie Oforka, the current Most
Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (Universe) is just 19. But even at this age, the
Geology undergraduate of the Federal University of Technology...full story
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Chris Okotie Quits Bachelorhood, Marries Again
BY OGBONNA AMADI-(VANGUARD)-AT last, plans for the remarriage of
flamboyant televangelist and FRESH Democratic Party presidential
candidate in the 2003 elections, Rev. Chris Okotie have been released.
full story
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Who Is The Hottest Girl In Nollywood?
BY AYO ONIKOYI-(VANGUARD)- Between last week and the week before a
total of 2,888 text messages and mails have been received. In the
weeks, a total of 6,518 text messages and mails have come in from our
dear readers to choose the people’s “Sexiest Nollywood Actress”. full
story
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The Actress Who Might've Been A Detective
BY MCPHILIP NWACHUKWU-(VANGUARD)-Pretty Ejiro Okurame is one of the fastest
rising actresses in Nollywood. Educated at Ogun State University and Lagos State
University. full story
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Screen Star Omotola: Life's Been Good To Me
BY SAMUEL OLATUNJI –(SUN -_Omotola was more than handful when our
Correspondent spent hours with her last week. They spoke about acting, marriage
and of course love. full story
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Zack Orji, In Hollywood, Xrays Nollywood
(VANGUARD) - Well, I came to LA for the annual Nollywood Convention, and also to
be at the Los Angeles Film Festival and to receive a presentation from the Nigerian
Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB. full story
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Global: Jay-Z, Usher Lead U.S. Stars To Nigeria
(AFRICAMESSAGE.COM) – A galaxy of American stars have landed in
Nigeria’s capital Abuja for a music festival that observers are billing as a
major bridge between Africa and the African-American community. full
story
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Screen Star And A Sucker For A Pretty Face
(VANGUARD) - No doubt, Mike Ezuruonye has one of the most accelerated
rises to stardom. His entry into the movie industry was just by sheer
coincidence, so to speak. full story
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I like The Sensation I Cause In Men, Says Ogor
(VANGUARD) - TWENTY-YEAR good-looking , alluring and charming Miss
Onyinye Ogor, a Deltan and final-year Economics and Statistics student of
the University of Benin (UNIBEN). full story
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The Star Who Would Not Undress For Money
(VANGUARD) - The greatest assets Mercy Johnson has, are perhaps her
eyes. They twinkle with such daring sparks that you can’t but notice her
whenever she walks past. full story
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Nigerian Stars Light Up New York City
BY CHRIS ONUORAH-(AFRICAMESSAGE.COM) – Stars of the Nigerian
movie world lit up New York City on Saturday as some stepped up to be
honored...full story
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What Killed Oliver de Coque, By Family
(SUN) - Relations of the late Ogene exponent, including his son,
Darlington Akanite, have confirmed that the late musician actually died of
cardiac arrest on Friday. full story
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Why I Dress Half Nude, By Eucharia Anunobi
(VANGUARD) - Star actress, Eucharia Anunobi may have decided to put all
the woes of her failed marriage and sickly son’s wahala behind her for
once, to make a fashion statement with her “come and see” near nude
appearance...full story
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Global: Nigerian Stars Light Up New York City
BY CHRIS ONUORAH-(AFRICAMESSAGE.COM) – Stars of the Nigerian movie world lit
up New York City on Saturday as some stepped up to be honored while others just
joined the full house to enjoy another display of African culture and glamour. full story
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Nigeria: The Other Side Of The Movie World, By Dike
(SUN) - Tonto Dike took the movie industry by storm. As a contestant in
the reality show, Nigerian Movie star she...full story
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Nigeria: My Road To Movie Stardom, By Udokwu
(VANGUARD) - Bob-Mannuel Udokwu is one of the founding pillars of the Nigerian
movie industry popularly known as Nollywood. full story
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Nigeria: Beautiful, Talented, Single But Not Seeking
(SUN) - If star actress Genevieve Nnaji’s life were to be a movie script we would have
titled it ‘Come Back Kid 1—3...full story
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Global: The Grammy Dreams Of A Nigerian Star
(VANGUARD) - While many wouldn’t mind being ranked or more preferably
nicknamed after a well- acclaimed successful person, a few people take
exception. Our guest today loathes it. full story
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Nigeria: Movie Stars Settle Scores With Fisticuffs
(VANGUARD) - The very bitter feud raging between star actors Emeka Ike
and Jim Iyke took a very bad turn a few...full story
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Society: Cutting The Cake Out Of The Wedding Ceremony
(VANGUARD) - Many couples are now forgoing the tradition of cutting the
wedding cake. Cutting a wedding cake can...full story
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Nigeria: Screen Star Weighs In On Sex, Church, Movies
(VANGUARD) - Gladys Ohia is from Umuahia, Abia state, but was raised at
Jos the Plateau state capital and Port Harcourt........ full story
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Global: American Idol and Look-alike Have Things in Common
CHRIS ONUORAH – (AFRICAMESSAGE.COM) – Mike Nze is not just a spitting image
of American Idol contestant Chikezie Eze. Both of them actually have a lot of things in
common. And Nze is soaking up all the attention that he can get. full story
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Is It A Crime To Be A Single Mother?
(VANGUARD) - The first movie role Ronke Oke a.k.a.Oshodi Oke played
was in ‘Shattered Dreams’ an English movie. But today she’s one of the
biggest names in the Yoruba movie industry. full story
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Nigeria: Where Directors Sexually Abuse Actresses
(VANGUARD) - Since making her Nollywood debut on the set of ‘The Sun
Sets’ in 1994, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal has come a long way to becoming a
noteable name in Nigeria movie industry. full story
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Global: Gravevine Links Radio Hostess, Obi Mikel
(PUNCH) - Oge Ogwo is a radio presenter who is just like the gal next
door. But the quiet life she lives is being disturbed by an increasingly
popular gist that she is dating Chelsea star, John Mikel Obi. full story
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Nigeria: Majek Fashek Returns To The Streets
(VANGUARD) - The first time it happened, it took the intervention of
several well meaning Nigerians like Charles Novia who helped in
releasing his new work in Nigeria and Azuka Jebose the former Punch
entertainment editor who opted to become his manager. full story
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Angola: Miss Landmines Gets Her Crown
(CNN) - A 31-year-old woman who lost part of her leg when she stepped
on a land mine has won the unusual title of Miss Landmine Angola 2008.
The women posed in long gowns and in swimsuits during the televised
show, The Associated Press reported. They all wore artificial limbs.
full story
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Nigeria: A Young, Talented And Very Single 'Kween'
(VANGUARD) - Fast rising Nigerian female act, Queen Chinyere Onokala,
most popular in the music circuit as Kween, is certainly not giving
anything to chance when it comes to radiating colours on stage with her
dazzling acts. full story
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Global: Between Nollywood And Hollywood - Rita Dominic
(VANGUARD) - Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturucha popularly called
Rita Dominic by her adoring fans, is an irresistible beauty to behold any
day. Born in 1975, in Mbaise, Imo State, Rita is one of the most
celebrated Nollywood actors. full story
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Global: Oluchi - 'White Media Snub Black Models'
(TIMES) - International supermodel Oluchi Onweagba says she has been
snubbed by some top South African magazines — because they won’t put
blacks on their covers. The Nigerian-born beauty, who won the first Face
of Africa competition in 1997, claims that local editions of Glamour and
GQ magazine...full story
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Global: Chikezie Dazzles American Idol Fans
BY CHRIS ONUORAH
(AFRICAMESSAGE.COM) – “Who knew !” screamed Randy Jackson. “You
got your reward tonight!!” gushed Paula Abdul. “I hate to agree with
these two” confessed Simon Cowell. full story
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Global: Michael Jackson Celebrates Thriller's Success
(CNN/AP) - Michael Jackson appeared in a video to thank fans for
the success of "Thriller," the landmark record the reclusive singer
is marking with a 25th anniversary edition. full story
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Achebe Reflects on Music Legend Osadebe
(AFRICAMESSAGE.COM) – Professor Chinua Achebe has paid
glowing tributes to Nigerian music legend Chief Stephen Osita
Osadebe who passed away recently. Achebe described Osadebe
as “an artist who played music with a message and mission.” full
story
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Nigeria: Life After Orange Prize Success
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was named 2007's winner of
the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction in June. full story
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Kenyan: Entertainers Enter Political Arena
(BBC)- Over the last five years, John Kiarie has had Kenyans in stitches
with his impressions of Kenya's first lady, Lucy Kibaki.
full story
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Outrage at Angola Actor shooting
Angola's interior minister has expressed "indignation" after police shot
dead two actors after mistaking them for real armed robbers. They were
carrying unloaded firearms as they filmed a scene in a rough suburb of
the capital, Luanda. full story
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