Actress Jackie Appiah Battles Sex Scandal

Following a ‘graphic’ sex scene she acted in an upcoming movie titled Death After Birth, Ghanaian award-winning actress, Jackie Appiah, is being trailed by a barrage a accusations, among which is infidelity.

As a result, I hear the babe is in a serious battle at the moment trying to convince everyone that “nothing happened”. 

Late Bimbo Odukoya’s Son Makes Wave in Entertainment

The only son of Pastor Taiwo and late Pastor Mrs. Bimbo Odukoya, Jimmy Odukoya popularly called Pastor J, has released the video for his single - Conqueror. I hear the song is inspired by Romans 8:37 which says: ‘in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us’. 

Although eyebrows were raised when the young man first decided to venture into the murky waters of the Nigeria entertainment industry as a performing artiste and model, but he seem to be proving critics wrong with every of his work. So far he has released two singles this year and each comes with what is being described as an alternative to urban hip-hop music.

The Controversial Emergence of Mulikat Akande

It's no longer news that Mulikat Adeola-Akande, the Oyo State lawmaker who lost the House of Representatives speakership position to Aminu Tambuwal, has been named the House Majority Leader after months of political horse-trading that saw the PDP divided sharply between she and her colleague, Muraina Ajibola. 

Hon. Adeola-Akande's appointment was announced on Thursday alongside that of 90 others to chair various standing committees of the House. At the moment, opinions are sharply divided as to what made her settle for the position of House Leader rather than that of Speaker. 

Some see her acceptance of the "lesser" office as a seal on the marginalization of a woman who possessed the requisite qualities to manage the affairs of the House as the Speaker.  But others her of the opinion that she would not achieve anything in her new position since she may be uncomfortable working directly under a man who usurp her original position... What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts.

'Unwanted Guest' Premieres in Nigeria

Nollywood America will release the movie - Unwanted Guest - to Cinemas in Nigeria next Friday. The movie is a collaboration between Chuks Ajoku and Daniel Ademinokan. It was shot in New York, written and directed by Ademinokan himself and features Nigerian-born Chet Anekwe as lead act. 

The plot goes thus: "A guy got caught in a love triangle. He had his wife in Nigeria who was waiting to join him in the United States, at the same time keeping another relationship with another American girl. The relationship with the American lady has been on for a period of about three to four years. Fortunately for his wife and unfortunately for him, the wife won a Green Card Lottery and she decided to pay him a surprise visit on his birthday. Meanwhile the American, who is practically staying with him in his New York apartment was planning a big birthday for him on the same day and was going to use that opportunity to announce to him that she was carrying his baby. Few hours to the gig, the guy got a call..." 

Read the rest and watch the Trailer HERE > 

Memorial in Honour of Victims of UN Bombing

A cross section of relatives and sympathizers 

CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor delivering a sermon

A memorial held on Thursday at the premises of the United Nations in Abuja to honour victims of the bomb blast which killed a total of 23 people on Friday, August 26, 2011. Glowing tributes were paid to the souls of the deceased by sympathizers from across the globe. About 129 others are currently receiving treatment in hospitals in Nigeria and abroad.

Lets all wish them quick recovery... May the souls of the departed RIP!

Africa Shines at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

The Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is underway in New York City. So far there have been so many beautiful lines on the runway. Most of the popular designers seem to be embracing fluidity; basically letting female garments fit and float effortlessly. 

Last night, the biggest showcase of African fashion took place courtesy of the Made in Africa: By ARISE Magazine. The show featured a cross-section of African talented designers like Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi, Jewel by Lisa, Asibelua, Bunmi Koko, Tsemaye Binitie, Pierre- Antoine Vettorello and Klûk CGDT... The models are simply gorgeous. Africa rocks!

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