Dr Olusola Saraki dies at 79

The strong man of Kwara politics and second republic senate leader, died this morning after battling an undisclosed ailment for a while.He was 79 years old
Sola Saraki was born on the 17th of May, 1933 at Ilorin, Kwara State. He was educated at Eko Boys High School. He attended the University of London, and St George’s Hospital Medical School, London. He worked as a medical officer at the General Hospital, Lagos and the Creek Hospital, Lagos.
He first entered politics when he ran in the 1964 parliamentary election for Ilorin as an independent, but failed to win. After the election, he returned to his medical practice in Lagos, only returning to party-politics in 1978/79. In 1977,
Olusola Saraki was elected as a member of the Constituent Assembly that produced the 1979 constitution. In 1979 he was elected a Senator of the Second Republic, and became Senate Leader. In 1983 Saraki was re-elected into the Senate on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform.
As a political magnate, Saraki produced several political leaders in Kwara state two of which include his son, Bukola Saraki who was two time governor of the state and a serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And his daughter, who was in the senate and a governorship candidate at the last election.
. May his soul rest in peace, amen!

‘KWAM 1 is not dating my daughter ‘ – Pasuma dispels rumours

Fuji star Wasiu Alabi, popularly known as Pasuma, has denied reports that he and Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, aka KWAM 1 are no longer on talking terms.

According to a statement released by his management, rumours of a rift might have started when Pasuma dropped the ‘Arabambi’ title from his name.

Pasuma recently publicly announced he would be dropping the moniker, adopting the new name ‘Oganla’.

‘I have my reasons for leaving Arabambi to create my own identity. let me start by explaining the word Oganla to you. We have all been created by God and have our purpose on earth. At every point in our lives we are expected to achieve certain things and no matter how reluctant you are you will surely do according to God’s will. Oganla mean [sic] boss of all bosses’, Pasuma said.

‘I remain loyal to K1 and the rumour is to create a misunderstanding between us but that will not happen because we are matured enough to handle it‘ he added

It has also been rumoured that KWAM 1 is having an affair with Pasuma’s daughter Wasilat, which Pasuma’s manager also denied.

‘This is the funniest thing I have ever heard in my life. Yeah, he has moved on to create his own identity but can’t believe people can be so shallow minded to insinuate issues like this. It’s an insult to K1 and Pasuma. Why on earth would anyone even bring his daughter into this issue?’, said Afolabi Oyekoya

Meanwhile, Shokishombolo.blogspot.com sources say K1 is beyond upset at the reports and may be considering pressing charges against some newspapers and magazines which published the news.

Banky W announced as MTV VJ Search judge, to release new singles

The hunt for MTV Base’s new VJ is heating up and with just over two weeks to go until the auditions, R&B boss Banky W has been announced as a judge!

Although he won’t be the only judge on the show as other judges will soon be unveiled, Banky will be helping identify the brand new VJ who will become one of the key faces of the music network, hosting programmes on MTV Base and on the MTV Base Block on STV.

Meanwhile, the EME chairman is set to release his long awaited fourth album ‘R&BW’ after much anticipation.

After his last solo release ‘The W Experience’ in 2010, the 31-year-old has spent the past two years building the EME label, nurturing the likes of Wizkid and Skales and also signing more artistes (Shaydee, Niyola) to the label.

In January, Mr W announced that he would push back the release of his album until the state of the nation got better. In June, he along with the EME crew released their first ever compilation album ‘Empire State of Mind’.

He will be releasing his two new singles ‘Yes/No’ and ‘Good good loving’ produced by Cobhams Asuquo and Spellz respectively.

Oh No! PHOTOS: Cristiano Ronaldo Loses Vision In Both Eyes

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is out of his country’s international fixtures after he suffered a ghastly injury to the face which left him with no vision in both eyes during Real Madrid’s Liga BBVA fixture against Levante.

Coach Jose Mourinho said that his ex-Manchester United ace ‘couldn’t go on because he had lost vision in both eyes’.

Although he wasn’t going to play, he arrived camp with the national squad, wearing a leather jacket and blue Nike cap but – presumably for the cameras – chose to hook his sunglasses into his T-shirt.

27 Year Old Nigerian Student Gladys Ebube wins MTN’s Ultimate Wonder “Win an Aeroplane” Promo | Opts for 64 Million Naira Cash Prize

Just a few hours after the NCC announced that all lotteries by Nigerian Telecommunication Networks should be suspended with immediate effect; MTN announced the winner of its Ultimate Wonder “Win an Aeroplane” promo. The promotion which launched in August 2012 and closed in October 2012 was unaffected by the ban as it concluded before the NCC directive.

The winner of the MTN Utimate Wonder Promo was chosen amidst pomp and pageantry during an event in Lagos today. With executives of MTN and media present, Gladys Ebube Essien-Garricks, a 27 year old student based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State emerged winner of the brand new Cessna 182T Aeroplace. According to the statement on the official MTN Facebook page “When contacted on the phone, Ebube said she would prefer the cash equivalent of N64 million.”

Congrats Gladys Ebube!

China Warns Citizens In Nigeria Against Maltreating Employees

The government of the Peoples Republic of China has warned its citizens living and doing business in Nigeria and other parts of Africa against ill-behaviour towards their employees, saying it will not condone any act capable of tarnishing China’s image and simultaneously hampering the good relations between the two countries.
Speaking during a session with African jourmalists who are currently on a visit to China, Director General of Information in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lu Shaye, said the government was aware of the misdemeanours of some of its citizens towards their employees in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, insisting that “we oppose such actions.”
Shaye who was responding to questions by the delegation about the ill-behaviour of Chinese employees towards their employers in the country, explained that the government was currently devising ways of correcting such anomalies, adding that the government had warned its citizens in all parts of Africa to treat peoples of their host countries with respect, obey their rules and regulations and as well live in harmony with them.
According to Shaye who distanced China and the government from “such acts, such attitudes are totally isolated and doesn’t represent China’s attitude,” as he appealed to the African media to assist the government of China in exposing any negative acts of Chinese residents in their countries, emphasising that the media should report such acts in a way that the relations between Africa and the country will not be hampered.
Further, he noted that “improper acts of some Chinese will also affect the image of China in Africa. This deserves prompt attention. Chinese in African countries should behave themselves and promote Chinese culture,” he warned.
In the same vein, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to African journalists to give better coverage to events in China, regretting that much of what is known in Africa about China is done through the Western media.
While promising that the government will also ensure the coverage of Africa by Chinese media, the ministry pledged government assistance to African journalists who are willing to cover China or be resident in the country.

Woman Throws Her 5 Month Old Baby Inside Well in Oyo state

20-year-old woman, Ganiyat Salawudeen, is currently in police custody after she was arrested for throwing her five-month-old baby inside a well, where she was residing in her mother’s family house at Alagolo area, Oja Oba, Ibadan
Nigerian tribune reports that, Ganiyat threw the baby, whose name was given as Timothy Odugbemi, into the well at about 8.30p.m on Monday November 5, after which she raised the alarm that she could not find her baby.
After a search by family members and neighbours, which extended till the following morning, Ganiyat was reported to have confessed to throwing the baby inside the well after much prodding. People were said to have rushed towards the well to see if it was true and it was a shocked crowd which beheld the still body of the tot when he was brought out of the well.
On hearing about the incident, the Divisional Crime Officer in charge of Mapo Division, Mr Bayo Ogundiran, reportedly led a team of detectives to the scene and arrested the mother, while the baby was taken to Adeoyo Hospital, Yemetu, where he was confirmed dead. He was thereafter deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.
Ganiyat said she could not also explain what made her throw her baby in the well, expressing the belief that forces greater than her must have overwhelmed her at that moment.
Narrating how the incident occurred, Ganiyat said:
“On that day, I bathed the baby in the evening, changed his clothes and we both went to bed. About 8.30p.m, I rose from the bed, carried the baby and took him to the back of my room window where the well is situated”.
“A spirit just came over me and asked me to throw the baby inside the well. I pushed the planks on the well aside, threw the baby inside and covered it again”.
After some time, I told the tenant living in the house that I could not see my baby. He said he saw me moments before with the baby. I left my residence for my parents’ place at Oniyanrin area and told my mother that I could not find my baby but she kept asking me where I kept the child.
“The following morning, many people came and were shouting at me, asking me where I threw the baby. An elderly man in our family then came to me, cajoling me to tell him where the baby was. Then I told him that the baby was in the well. While some people rushed towards the well, others started beating me with horsewhip, cane and different objects. When the baby was brought out, he was already dead. A police patrol van came and I was taken to the police station.”
Ganiyat, who said she was an apprentice learning fashion designing, disclosed that she was impregnated by one Kehinde Odugbemi, who was already married, and that she delivered the baby on June 4. She added that the man could not be traced until the day of the naming ceremony when he came in the evening to christen the child. She said Odugbemi also came on June 12 to give her N1,000, adding that that was the last time she set her eyes on him.
Ganiyat was said to have given birth to a boy before the birth of the deceased baby but could not get any man to claim the child. The boy, who is said to be three years old, is being taken care of by Ganiyat’s mother.

Apostle Of The Most High, George Akinyele beaten black and blue for raped 8-Year Old Girl In Lagos

An Ogun State-born ‘cleric,’ George Akinyele, was almost lynched by an angry mob for allegedly having carnal knowledge of an 8-year-old girl. However, Akinyele, who is said to be the shepherd in charge of one of the branches of a leading pentecostal church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos state, did not escape being beaten black and blue and paraded naked, by the mob.
The victim’s father, known as Baba Akeem narrated how the unfortunate sexual knowledge of his little child began: “About a month ago, we were shocked when our daughter, Elizabeth complained of virginal pains, saying that she was sexually abused by ‘Baba’, the name she calls Akinleye the neighbourhood pastor. Her descriptions of what transpired between her and Akinleye showed that she was actually raped.”
The father, who was visibly shocked and enraged, continued: “Angrily, I confronted the man. He accepted getting close to my daughter, but denied raping her; I knew he was lying. I almost got the Police involved, if not for the advice from neighbours to allow the sleeping dog lie. Surprisingly, barely a month later, I came back home from work, only for my daughter to start demanding for the type of drug I gave her in the past when ‘Baba’ abused her. I asked her why she needs it, but to my shock, she said ‘Baba’ abused her again. That was how I raised the alarm and took my daughter to the nearest hospital, for medical examination and possible treatment. This was after the hospital confirmed the abuse”, he alleged.
Akinyele who refers to himself as the ‘Apostle of the Most High’ during his early morning sermons in he area, defended himself thus: “We both live in the same environment, and the father is so close to me that sometimes I ask him for help which he always rendered. I’m innocent of this particular accusation-the recent one. The first time I was accused of raping her, I had gone to their house where I met the little girl working on her school assignment. I offered to help her with the assignment which she gave me and I later returned it to her. I don’t know why nobody believed me, I didn’t have sex with that girl”, he exonerated himself.
“This time around, she is saying that I ‘double crossed’ her at Somonu Animashaun Street and had sex with her again. How could I have done that? I wasn’t even at that area at the said time of the rape. Before God and man, I didn’t do anything to her this second time that I’m being accused.”

However following several threats, the preacher eventually admitted committing the ‘unholy act’ with the infant girl once.
Confirming Elizabeth’s rape, the resident doctor of the hospital where she was treated disclosed that, “she was brought here by her father and I can confirm she is okay now. I’m just appalled by how the accused man was treated. If care was not taken, he could have been lynched. I’m against jungle justice no matter the level of crime committed”, the doctor added.
If not for the timely arrival of policemen attached to the Ejigbo police station, the alleged child rapist could have been lynched after the mob heard him admit to the heinous and dastardly act.
The doctor however disclosed that due to the victim’s twin ailments of ulcer and diabetes, he couldn’t be detained for long and was subsequently released by the police on medical grounds.

2Face Floats Another Nightclub In Lagos

Innocent Ujah Idibia otherwise known as 2Face seems to be enjoying the night life business as there are indications that the Hypertek Records and Entertainment boss is now set to establish another nightclub in Lagos.
Some months ago, the African superstar singer reportedly floated a night club, Club Rumours in Ikeja, Lagos. Though he was reported to have denied owning the night fun spot, sources have told
Shokishombolo.blogspot.com that the night club expert, Dotun, who was reportedly fronted by 2Face as the owner of the club, is just a figure head owner of Club Rumours.

Another information now reaching us is that 2Face has now concluded plans to convert a reported property he bought from former Super Eagles player, Victor Agali, in Festac, to a night club. For like two years now, after acquiring the said property, the father of six children has delayed changing the property to a club after it was first rumoured so.

The project is said to start very soon and be completed in 2013. 2Face grew up in Festac Town, Lagos. The area is like a home to him.

Tonto Dike misses first public performance

Controversial actress, Tonto Dike once again confirmed her reputation for surprises as she failed to show up at the BON awards in Lagos over the weekend.
Dikeh was announced to be on the performance list alongside Kennis Music act, Capital FEMI, a gesture most of her fans thought would be her chance to further stamp her feet as not only a singer but a performer but alas, the twenty-seven year-old was nowhere close to the venue all through the event.
We put a call through to the organisers of the event but are yet to get a response to our enquiries.
Perhaps, the POKO queen is not ready to say HI to her fans just yet?

UNILAG gets new Vice Chancellor – Prof Rahamon Bello

Six months after the death of late UNILAG VC Professor Adetokunbo Sofoluwe, the university finally has a new Vice Chancellor. His names is professor Rahamon Adisa Bello and he was until now the Deputy VC and acting VC of University of Lagos.
Professor Adisa Bello’s appointment, which is for a period of five years, takes effect from today Monday November 12th.

Cossy posts crazy picture and question again. Check it out

She never allows anything to die down around her, and so she keeps getting out with mad displays. Now she drops this, and expects us to tell her what this kind of face means.
What facial expression is this really?

Breaking! Alhaji Lam Adeshina, ex-Oyo Gov is dead

Shokishombolo.blogsopt.com confirms that the former state governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Lam Adesina is dead. The late teacher turned politician died this morning at St Nicolas Hospital after being on the sick bed for three months. The late former governor, who was a top chieftain of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), is to be buried at about 4pm today at his Felele, Ibadan residence in Oyo State according to Islamic rites. He was aged 73 years before his death.
Biography
Alhaji Lamidi Ona-Olapo Adesina (born 20 January 1939 - 11 November 2012) is an educator who became governor of Oyo State in Nigeria on 29 May 1999 as a member of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party.
He attended Loyola college in Ibadan. then studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 1961-1963. Later he attended the university of Ibadan in 1971. He worked in private educational institutions before entering politics.
Adesina was a sponsor of Abiola Ajimobi in his successful bid to be elected to the senate for Oyo South in 2003. Later the two men fell apart, and Ajimobi moved to the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), but in October 2009 the two were leaders of the Action Congress (Nigeria) (AC) party in Oyo State, and had reconciled.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Omotola Emerges Biggest Box-Office Actress Of The Year ...As Last Flight To Abuja Becomes 2012 Best Box-Office Hit

Reports reaching Shokishombolo.blogspot.com indicate that sultry Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has emerged the biggest box-office actress of the year (2012).
Omotola's lead popularity and box-office credibility were put to test when the movie, opened at the cinema. The premiere, till date, remains the biggest premiere of any movie with six packed halls
, a record no premiere has beaten. Last Flight to Abuja also starred Hakeem Kae Kazeem, Jim Iyke, Jide Kosoko and others.

According to findings, the year 2012 has been incredible for superstar Omotola; from being the highest paid actress to being the busiest on locations of big budget movies, now famously called 'the new Nollywood', Omosexy has had a full calendar and bag as well.

It will be recalled that the sexy African movie icon starred in the acclaimed 'Ties That Bind' alongside Hollywood's Kimberley Elise, Kofi Adjorlolo, Ama K, Khareemar Aguiar among others..

Still in 2012, Omosexy, as she’s fondly called, played the lead role in the high budget Tarila Thompson’s movie 'Up Creek', which is still in post production. She was also on call for Teco Benson’s film 'Blood on the Lagoon' also in post production.

The multiple award winner thereafter went on to star in the movie 'Amina' alongside British actor, Wil Johnson, and Vincent Regan, a movie written, produced and directed by Christian Ashaiku

Meanwhile, Obi Emelonye's movie 'Last Flight to Abuja' has also emerged as the 2012 best box-office hit. The movie first grabbed the headlines when it reportedly sold more than 8million in its first week at the cinema!

It later grossed 24 million, thereby making it the highest box office earner this year! No other movie has come close to this record so far.

SINGER CHIDINMA AND I ARE HAVING A GREAT RELATIONSHIP- SoundCity Prince Adams Confesses

Prince Adams, the handsome dude at SoundCity who is one of the Presenters has confessed to this authority Chidinma Ekile, the MTN 2011 winner is a special friend. While not wanting to deny any relationship with music queen and one time Project Fame winner, Chidinma, he was quite diplomatic, “She is a sweetheart. She is a beautiful lady. She is a phenomenon. She is extremely talented.
She is very focus and a great friend of mine. We hang-out at times. Chidinma is a very special friend of mine. I do not want to speak on whether we are having any relationship or not. All I know is that she is just a good friend and so special to me.’’

On what made Chidinma so special to him, Adams was quick to reel out a lot of eulogies, “If you must know, she is a different, uncommon breed. I love her for her unique qualities as she has really helped inspired me. So we are having a great relationship. I am not saying we are dating but that we are having a great relationship. This could mean just friendship.”

Genevieve Nnaji Makes Arise Magazine's World's 100 Dynamic Women List

Africa’s global style and culture magazine, Arise, has named Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji as one of the top 100 Dynamic Women alongside Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Deola Sagoe and others.

The magazine listed in its current edition, 100 dynamic women chosen from all over the world who have influenced the society in their chosen profession. With the increased calls for gender equality, women are gradually becoming a force to reckon with in every facet of life.

The female, which used to be referred to as the weaker sex, is shedding off herself from that and going with the slogan 'what a man can do, a woman can do better'.

ARISE Magazine is a publication produced in the UK but sold in Barnes & Noble in the USA and news agents worldwide.

Tonto Dike To Perform As A Singer At The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awads

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, will today, Sunday, November 11, 2012 get her first public performance as a singer at the Best of Nollywood (BON) awards holding at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) auditorium, Onikan, Lagos.

According to what we confirmed from the show organisers, Tonto is set to dazzle guests at the event with her sterling performance. Though her singles were criticised when they were released few weeks ago, but her stage performance has not yet been tested.

We learnt that Tonto is a good performer on stage and is prepared to show herself as a good entertainer and performer.

UCHE JOMBO RODRIGUES TALKS ON RECENT EYE SURGERY

Nollywood actress Uche Jombo recently went for eye surgery which threw a lot of her friends and fans in perpetual fear. The glowing actress has calmed the curiosity of her friends as she recently opened up on her reasons for embarking on the surgery.


"As a child, I had an accident while playing with an iron hanger as a gun and it accidentally got into my right eye. I had surgery then abroad, at the age of 9. This new surgery is more of cleaning and keeping up to date with the best eye surgery, when it was found out that it wasn't properly done the first time, and presently the doctors are correcting it, ‘’ she said.

WILLIAMS SISTERS, SERENA, VENUS DISPLAY AFFECTION FOR D’BANJ

American Tennis superstars, Serena and Venus Williams who were in Nigeria recently displayed their love for the sensational Nigerian artiste, D’banj as they danced to his Oliver Twist song to the admiration of all and sundry.

The curvy Black American tennis players openly declared their love for the Nigerian pop star at Lagos Lawn Tennis Court when they sensationally danced to the beat of D’banj’s popular hit track, “Oliver-Twist,” to the amazement of the cheering crowd.

Speaking about their stay in Nigeria at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, later in the day, the celebrated sisters revealed that they were a big fan of D’banj, a reason they went wild when the DJ played his song, during their exhibition match.

“D’banj is not a stranger to us. He is a big fan of ours and he is one of the greatest musicians to come from Africa. We also love his music and are disappointed he is not physically here to thrill us today. All the same, we had fun,” Venus admitted.

“We have always admired and love him. We like his style, he is a symbol of a typical African musician, ‘Serena added with a smile.

She continued: “The emotional experience we’ve had in Nigeria is absolutely awesome. It’s one of the most exciting moments we have ever had in our careers and we believe this visit would “break the mould’’ and inspire Nigerian youngsters who look up to us. This moment will always linger in our memories throughout our life time.’’

These two sisters have really appreciated the support and love their Nigerian brothers and sisters have showered on them within the short time they have spent here.

They said ‘’this is our first visit to Africa and we really felt at home and enjoyed every moment of our stay starting from our arrival at the international airport. The enthusiasm, the reception and warmth are experiences we will like to go home with. We will be happy to be back again.’’

Meanwhile, we reliably gathered that the organizers upon realizing how badly the famous sisters wanted to meet with D’banj, equally tried linking them up with the Koko Master, but didn’t succeed due to time constraints.

Why I acquired two new mansions – 2face

African Queen crooner,Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face has been explaining why he decided to acquire two multi-million Naira houses last week in addition to his growing fleet of properties scattered in Lagos and Abuja.
According to the ace- musician, identifying himself with a very good product that is fully made in Nigeria is a way of life. “I decided to invest with Haven Homes by buying two units from its exquisite stable of very contemporary houses because the company build very beautiful homes that are fast becoming a trend among celebrities.
You will marvel at the increasing number of celebrities who are buying and living in their lifestyle homes. I have only identified with a very good product that is fully made in Nigeria,” he said.
However, speaking at the exchange of contracts ceremony, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Tayo Sonuga said “ The confidence displayed by 2Face in buying not just one but two units of properties from us is a watershed of our achievement in creating lifestyle homes and earning our reputation as celebrity developers.”
No sooner than the deeds were sealed, an excited 2face immediately sent a broadcast tweet ‘Just bought two Haven Homes’ and attached a picture of himself signing the deeds.
Shokishombolo.blogspot.com gathered that ace-comedian, Ayo Makun popularly known as A.Y and his wife, Mabel, are among celebrities who recently bought their new homes from the developers. We also learnt that the likes of Ini Edo, Funke Akindele, Oge Okoye, Desmond Elliot, Bob Manuel Uduokwu, Aki & Paw-Paw and others who have graced the inauguration of the developers’ homes and visited their various show homes located both on the Island and Mainland of Lagos State.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Break Up !!!!!

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have called it quits, ending their relationship after almost two years together.
According to various reports, it was Selena who pulled the plug on the relationship sometime last week.
The two first sparked dating rumors in November 2010 when they were spotted dining together at an IHOP, but didn’t go public with their relationship until February 2011.
Gomez was often the target of rabid Bieber fans, who constantly attacked her for dating their beloved Biebs.
The couple battled break-up rumors multiple times — most recently earlier this week when Justin was seen hitting up a Broadway play with a group of people that included 19-year-old Victoria’s Secret model Barbara Palvin.

Ice Prince and SA model Bonang Matheba to host Channel O Awards!

The 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards will be hosted by suave Nigerian rapper Ice Prince and South African top model Bonang Matheba.

According to organizers, ‘Bonang and Ice Prince will bring their unique individuality when hosting Africa’s most prestigious music awards’.

The awards will hold on Saturday, November 17 at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto.

13 Nigerian artistes receive nods this year, including pop singers 2face, D’banj, Psquare, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Davido, Mo’Cheddah, Brymo, and Orezi. Highlife evangelist Flavour, R&B star Tiwa Savage and rappers Naeto C and Ice Prince are also up for nominations.

‘I feel really honoured and super excited, I think I am more excited than anyone who has ever hosted/co-hosted the show because it’s a huge privilege to be hosting the biggest award show in Africa’, Ice Prince says.

Goldie and Prezzo spotted…again

The pair who are becoming quite an item were spotted at the Channel O gig on November  9

It’s becoming quite hard to believe that Ex-BBA housemates Jackson ‘Prezzo’ Makini and Susan ‘Goldie’ Harvey aren’t dating.

The Nigerian pop singer has refused to open up on her relationship with the Kenyan, sometimes denying speculation of a romance.

After Prezzo travelled all the way from Kenya to Nigeria, apparently to ask Goldie to forgive him for his behaviour in the Big Brother Stargame house, the duo were spotted in Kenya at the Channel O ‘O News Live‘ launch in Kenya.

They also got tongues wagging when they attended late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya’s daugther Tolu Odukoya’s wedding on November 3 dressed in matching blue traditional wear.

Last night, they again attended yet another event together – the Channel O ‘Hollywood Style House Party‘ held in Lekki, Lagos.

Sources who attended tell us the ‘couple couldn’t get theit hands off each other and looked pretty happy together’.

We’ve also heard from the grapevine that they are taking their relationship rather serious but are not ready to make any announcements for now.

Should we be expecting to see a ring on that finger, Goldie…? (wink).

Did Frank Edoho Re-Marry secretly ??! (PHOTOS)

I put a question mark there because I don’t know for sure if they are married but the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host recently introduced Sandra Onyenaucheya as his wife. Not girlfriend or fiancee, as wife. He told guests at the unveiling of the new Heineken bottle which held at the Federal Palace hotel some days back, that he came to the event with his wife, Sandra, who was wearing a wedding band.
The couple went public last year after Frank Edoho ended his marriage with mother of his three children, TV gal, Katherine Edoho. Sandra, a mother of one, moved into Frank’s VGC home sometime last year and there were reports that they planned to marry soon. Guess the deed has been done! Congrats to them!

TB JOSHUA PROPHESIED BARACK OBAMA’S HISTORIC RE-ELECTION

With news reverberating worldwide of Barack Obama’s historic re-election to office following one of the most closely contested election battles in American history, a video released on YouTube hours before results trickled in shows Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua had prophesied his historic victory.

The video, released on Joshua’s official YouTube channel, ‘scoanTV’ and his Christian television station, Emmanuel TV, shows him talking about the battle for American Presidency on Sunday 6th May, a time when national polls were still projecting a relatively comfortable victory for Obama. “We should pray for President Obama,” Joshua said. “He should do something quickly on health care because they are going to use this against him. I will not say more than that. Because I see there will be wrestling. The battle will be very, very close. It’s not advice. It’s what I am seeing on the board. It’s a vision.” Events in ensuing weeks, including a lackluster performance from Obama in the first presidential debate, saw his Republican rival Mitt Romney gain significant ground in public polls. Hot on the Republican agenda was President Obama’s recently imposed health care policy termed ‘Obamacare’, a policy Romney had pledged to repeal if elected to office.
Speaking again on Sunday 4th November, Joshua specified his prayer was for the candidate who would promote peace and work internationally to bring unity. “The battle will be very, very close… Someone who will come out of the two who will be concerned about peace, bring unity
and appeal to the nations all over the world and not continue with war – that is what the whole world needs now. That is my prayer. That is prophecy.” Joshua added persistent wars would result in nothing but ‘economic depression’.
 

Queen Ure Finds Another Love After Marriage Crash With Soul E

Few years after her crashed marriage to singer, Soul E, many have jostled to have her for keeps but the beautiful woman in her 30's did not find love in any of those male admirers that made their interests known.

However, Queen Ure has now found love and wishes to make it known to everyone who cares to listen. Queen Ure recently disclosed to shokishombolo.blogspot.com in a chat at an event, what her new love is. "My music is my love for now," Queen Ure, who is the daughter of a former Nigerian minister, Dr Okezie, told shokishombolo.blogspot.com.
Disclosing why she ventured into professional music career, the light-skinned beauty stated, "music has always been part of me from childhood. I didn't just take it seriously because I was doing other things. But now, I am doing it professionally. It is not a new field to me and I am out to showcase it to the world. I started music professionally in 2012."

Queen Ure told shokishombolo.blogspot.com that she would release a 15-track album entitled 'Popori' to the market very soon.

Fathia Balogun In Hot Romance With Fuji Star, Alao Malaika

The news of entertainment personalities getting involved in a love relationship shouldn’t come as a surprise to people around the world especially in our showbiz environment.

Many showbiz players have dated to the extent of signing life contract. However, the new news that just filtered in from the grapevine that star actress, Fathia Balogun and Fuji star musician, Sulaimon “Malaika” Alao Adekunle are in hot romance is gradually generating a lot of heat especially from close friends who are aware of the union.
We authoritatively gathered that the two gifted showbiz personalities are sailing together on a love boat at the moment. Their romance is waxing stronger by the day although our sources maintained that both Malaika and Fathia have been friends for many years, however they moved to the next level by singing love tunes to each other’s ears.

Many could not come to terms with the romance because it is a known fact that before now, the fuji artiste was in a love relationship with Fathia’s younger colleague, Sikiratu Sindodo.

The love affair between Malaika and Sindodo weathered a storm not too long ago when the latter took ill that almost terminated her life. After she survived the illness with Malaika standing firm by her side through the ordeal, they renewed the love affair and many thought it would last forever- at least for now.

But before anyone knew what was happening, the good-looking fuji star decided to embark on a love journey with the pretty ex-wife of Saidi Balogun.

It was also gathered that both Malaika and Fathia have been friends while Saidi Balogun was her husband but since Fathia’s marriage crashed, she has been searching for a companion.



We gathered that Alao Malaika has been her confidant and adviser. Besides, their relationship is very cordial as we learnt. As a result of the relationship, Fathia Balogun has linked the Fuji Music star with some shows in Ikorodu, where the actress resides. In fact, it was learnt that Fathia Balogun invited Malaika to perform at her son’s birthday last month which was held in Ikorodu. Though, the pretty actress has not said anything in the press since the rumour started but Malaika has opened up that Fathia Balogun has been her friend since she was dating Saidi Balogun.

“Well, Fathia Balogun has been my friend since. She is my friend till now, Malaika said.

Meanwhile, since Saidi and Fathia parted ways years back, many moves have been made to reconcile them but all have proved abortive. Fathia has been linked with Corporate Pictures boss after she separated from Saidi Balogun. She has also been under pressure to settle down with a man which we learnt has been the objective to hook up with the Fuji Star, Alayeluwa Malaika.

Nevertheless, Malaika’s romance with actress, Sikiratu Sindodo has been on for almost five years now. And, he has not also denied it in the press. We gathered that Fathia Balogun’s new movie she is working on currently would feature the Fuji Musician, sources said.

‘I wish to remain in Mavin Records’ – Wande Coal denies setting up own label

The rumours have been circling that Wande Coal might be leaving MAVIN Records to set up shop on his own.

But the bestselling singer-songwriter says nothing could be farther from the truth.

Several media had reported the talented singer was on the verge of leaving the MAVIN camp to setup his own outfit ‘Black Diamond Records‘.

However, in a statement released on the MAVIN website, Wande denied the news stating that ‘there have been no such plans’.

‘There have been no such plans, and I wish to remain in Mavin Records. ’Mavin Records is my family and will always remain so. I want to thank all my fans for continuing to support me. We still have a very long journey ahead’, Wande Coal said in the statement.

But the rumours are nothing new. Before Mo’hits packed up, it was generally believed Wande, one of the label’s more promising properties, was seeking a way out. He spent the first lines of a recent single ‘Been long you saw me‘ addressing those rumours.

Now that they’re resurfacing at Mavin, pundits are wondering if there’s more to the speculation? ‘There has to be a reason why he’s the only one being rumoured to be leaving. He has either considered it, or discussed the possibilities with people. But generally, I believe there’s something fuelling all the talks’ one industry insider who asked not to be named told us this morning.

Wande Coal (real names: Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe) hooked up with Don Jazzy and D’banj and got signed to the defunct Mo’hits records in 2006. He released his debut ‘From Musin 2 Mo’Hits’ in 2008 to wide critical and commercial acclaim.

MTV Base VJ Search returns to Nigeria

Cynthia Okpala-Ozoemena

MTV Base is on a nationwide search for a new Nigerian VJ to work on the entertainment channel to become one of the key faces of the music network, hosting programmes on MTV Base and on the MTV Base Block on STV.

Candidates interested are to send a brief video clip explaining why they should be the next MTV Base VJ to MTV Base or head down to the 2012 MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria auditions at Fantasy Land, Lagos on December 1, for a chance to impress the judges.

In 2007, four finalists C-Von, Dizzy, Special Ed (former Mo’Hits hypeman) and Bimbo were selected from thousands of Nigerians around the country with C-Von emerging as winner.

C-Von (Cynthia Ozoemena) has hosted a number MTV Base programmes and showbiz events and also got a shot at acting when she acted as ‘Ify’ on MNet TV series ‘Tinsel’.

This year’s auditions will hold on December 1, 2012 at Fantasy Land, Lagos.

Cobhams, 9ice, Waje, Omawumi and others set for Lagos Jazz Series

The organizers of the Nigeria Jazz concert are warming up for the 2012 edition of the Lagos Jazz Series slated to hold at Oriental Hotel, the Muri Okunola Park and the Federal Palace Hotel on different dates starting from Friday, November 16- Sunday, November 18, 2012.
The show which is in its third edition will feature Nigerian acts likes Burna Boy, 9ice, Omawumi, Waje, Cobhams Asuquo, and  Becca from Ghana.
The show will be headlined by international jazz acts like Bob James, Roy Hargrove, Nathan East, Lura among others.

The Jazz series which is one of the biggest Jazz music festivals in Nigeria is organized annually by the Lagos Jazz Series Group founded by Oti Bazunu in 2010.

It’s back to the White House as Obama wins 2012 President elections!

Four more years…That’s how the first black US president announced his victory, winning to stay in the White house for a second term.

President Barack Obama has defeated Governor Mitt Romney and won himself a second term Tuesday, November 6, 2012 after what has been described as ‘a bitter and historically expensive race’.

Obama is reported to have beat Romney after nabbing the crucial state of Ohio. It was however a tight race as Republican candidate Mitt Romney brought on a fierce challenge. Obama made a great head start with a 265 win in the states of Iowa and New Hampshire, leaving Romney behind with a 191 votes.

Obama hit the electoral point of 274 with Romney at 201, automatically making him the elected president. Ohio has a great history for Republicans as no republican president has ever won presidency without winning ohio.
Romney also failed to win in Wisconsin and Florida regarded as battle states showing that democrats were more preferred. Significantly, Romney lost even in his home state of Massachusetts.

‘We’re all in this together. That’s how we campaigned, and that’s who we are. Thank you. This happened because of you. Thank you’, Obama thanked those who voted via micro-blogging site Twitter.

More than 30 million voters cast early ballots in nearly three dozen states.

Ayuba denies being assaulted by MOPOL officers

Fuji maestro Adewale Ayuba has denied the reports saying he was assaulted by some members of the Mobile Police unit (MOPOL) last week in Ibadan.

Ayuba, who  was billed to perform at the final burial ceremony of Pa Olatubosun Mainde in Ibadan, arrived at the venue of the event later than expected.

There were unconfirmed reports claiming when Ayuba stepped into the venue, he was apprehended by the officers and assaulted until guests pleaded on his behalf.

But the ‘Bonsue Fuji’ star who is one of the directors on the board of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) the news of the alleged MOPOL assault came as a shock. According to him, nothing of such happened.

‘I was surprised to read in some newspapers and on some internet blog sites that I was beaten at an event in Ibadan. That is a lie. It will be unthinkable for anyone to order that an artiste be beaten just because he didn’t come for an event on time. Even though I have apologized to my clients over the issue, let me state my unreserved apology once again. The fault was not mine but there is no point over flogging the issues any longer’, Ayuba said.

He then went on to give his own account of what happened:

‘I was caught up in the traffic like so many other Nigerians on that fateful day. I left my house about 7 am in the morning for the event that was to start by 3pm on the same. By calculations, I should be in Ibadan by 9am, but alas! The road was blocked. Apparently a trailer had fallen and blocked the entire road, making it impossible for any car to pass. The relevant agencies obviously had no answers and Nigerians like me were held in that traffic for hours on end. At some point, I alighted from the car and had to take a motorcycle (Okada) just so that I meet up. Once again let me state categorically that I was not beaten by anyone, not by area boys or any police officer’.

Ayuba also debunked the rumour that he was performing at another show which made him late and thanked MC-comedian Gbenga Adeyinka for his open-handedness in controlling the ‘tensed situation’ before and after his event.

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Eva dropped from Trybe Records

It official.SHOKISHOMBOLO can authoritatively tell you that the contract between rapper Eva Alordiah and popular record label Trybe Records has been dissolved.

The news was made known by the management of Trybe Records in a statement exclusively released to SHOKISHOMBOLO. It reads:

‘Trybe Records and Eva Alordiah have agreed to terminate her recording contract effective immediately. Trybe Records’ vision is to discover and nurture the talents of our artists while operating with purpose, valuing relationships with our partners within the industry, and being persistent in creating and releasing quality music. Unfortunately, over the past 5 months Eva’s vision has not aligned with ours and thus, both parties have agreed to separate.

We wish Eva the best in her future endeavors and plan on continuing towards our goal of creating quality music for Nigeria and beyond‘.

SHOKISHOMBOLO investigations however reveal that the label is being modest with the statement. Inside sources told us Eva had since her signing in June been more than a handful to manage and/or coordinate with, demanding for more than what she was offered at all times and that the label was basically ‘tired of her antics’.

‘She never fit in from the start, always trying to stand out from the rest. She was always asking for more even when eLDee and co gave her an almost perfect platform to blow up‘, a friend close to the rapper tells us.

Eva might look like a rookie but some would tell you she does has a bit of history in the entertainment world. Right before her footling prominence and hook up with Trybe, she had worked with a few other managers-promoters.

Eva’s name was first heard while working with rapper M.I on his debut album, after a bit of running, she hooked up with former COOL FM OAP BooBoo who worked as her manager along with Obinna Agwu. Problems prevailed and they call it quits.

Eva also met up with PXC director MEX who tried signing her to his budding label but both parties fell out after she was allegedly ‘always rude’ to him, according to those familiar with their relationship.

P-Square's Paul Okoye's Girlfriend, Anita, Pregnant

shokishombolo.blospot.com can authoritatively confirm that one half P-Square music group, Paul Okoye's girlfriend, Anita, is pregnant. This was confirmed to shokishombolo.blogspot.com by a close source to the multiple-award winning music group member.

Just recently, the girlfriend of the other half of the group, Peter, Lola Omotayo, was pregnant for the second child for Peter.

Before now, the love life of Paul has been kept secret from the media and the general public.

Exclusive: K-Solo Proposes To Ex-Girlfriend, Bimbo**Plans Secret Wedding With Her Soon

Solomon Oyeniyi better known as K-Solo has officially proposed to his long time ex-girlfriend, Bimbo Timson. The top music producer, who has worked with top music artistes like Paul Play Dairo, Timaya, 2Shotz and many others, proposed to Bimbo last night at a fun spot in Ikeja, Lagos.

K-Solo took Bimbo to Yellow Chilli, G.R.A., Ikeja Lagos to officially engage her. The two lovebirds, according to what sources close to them revealed to Shokishombolo, were all over each other as they spent ample time with each other. The marriage proposal was done in the presence of some industry friends who attended it.

Meanwhile, Shokishombolo also confirmed that K-Solo is planning to secretly get married to Bimbo very soon at an undisclosed date. K-Solo dated Bimbo for seven years before they parted ways in 2011 after the music producer cum singer met Kike in 2011. News of their comeback has been on for few days now until K-Solo officially proposed to Bimbo last night.

Wande Coal Floats 'Black Diamond' Music Label

There are reports that Mavin Records artiste, Wande Coal is set to set up his own record label called 'Black Diamond'. The label already has two recording artistes signed to the music label.

To start up serious business, 'Black Diamond' will release some set of singles to the Nigerian music market in 2013. Wande Coal's manager, Abbey Nana will be the official manager for the label.

Wande Coal used to be with Mohits Records until he pitched tent with Don Jazzy's Mavin Records after D'Banj and Don Jazzy parted ways in early 2012.