PROTESTER SHOT IN ABUJA

A protester was today, December 1st, 2011 shot  by the police in Wuse area of  Abuja. The protester whose name was not given, was in the midst of others  protesting the incessant disturbance of the law enforcement agencies in the area, which puts their job to a halt at all times. The protesters who were said to be drivers blocked all the roads leading to Wuse and as such put all vehicular and human movement to a stop, as it lasts.
Until  a group of armed police men stormed the area shooting sporadically into the air and one of them unfortunately short one of the protesters.
When this happened, we were told that the protesters got infuriated that they had to put their  member who was shot in a wheelbarrow and  pushed him around, with all of them holding leaves and chanting and singing  in the spirit of protest.






first published in Saharareporters.com

MUMA G, PRINCE EKEH RELEASE OFFICIAL WEDDING IV and PROGRAMME

Just like a joke the wedding ceremony between Afrotastic Diva, Gift ‘Muma Gee’ Uwame and Nollywood actor, Prince ‘Eklips’ Eke has been fixed and will be an elaborate triple celebration.
according to the programme of the event released by the singer,

The first stages would be double Traditional Wedding ceremonies on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Starting at 10am, Muma Gee’s hometown of Odiabidi, Upata Kingdom, Ekpeye Land in Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State would witness the first Traditional Wedding Ceremony.

This first ceremony will be the final stages the Traditional Wedding Ceremony which began in that town in 2010. It would be held in the compound of Dr. Ukachukwu John Uwame.
On that same day, at 4pm, the compound of Chief Athanasius Nwankwo Eke in town of Umuota Umuhu, Ngor Okpal Local Government Area of Imo State will come alive as the party would have arrived their gates. It would continue far into the night.

The White Wedding would then come up on Friday, December 23 in Port Harcourt at the Recovery House, 36, Uyo Street, Off Stadium Road by Bereton School, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. It will be officiated by Reverend Ugochukwu Unachukwu.
 The singer and her hubby have already started sharing the invitation cards among friends and well wisher.
We wish her all the best and a happy married life 

MERCY JOHNSON ADDRESSES BLINDNESS RUMOUR

It has come to our notice that Mercy Johnson had been on the war path with the producer  of the movie she featured in, where she was wearing  a blind makeup.
The reason given according to our source is that the producer allegedly passed the rumour of Mercy involving in a fight in a movie location that led to her losing one of her eye balls.
For Mercy,  It was wrong to use a rumour of such magnitude just to achieve a publicity stunt for his movie.
Well,  after a careful consideration of the original source of that rumour, our candid advice to Mercy, is to drop accusations against the poor producer, as it was a Nigerian tabloid  who steered the controversy, after using a photograph of hers on a blind makeup, as a lead cover pix.


Meanwhile here is a statement, as released by Mercy Johnson's publicist, thereafter;

"As at the time of writing this, blogspheres and entertainment industry is awashed with rumour that star actress, Mercy Johnson suffered blindness and experienced a terrible accident that led to her death.
This rumor has no resemblance or iota of truth. Mercy is on a movie location in Lagos and getting set for her trip to Australia in a matter of days.
After diligent investigation, we discovered the rumour started as a result of a publicity stunt initiated by producer of a movie where Mercy’s character lost an eye. Another part of the rumor was started by detractor whose only goal is pull MJ down by all means.
It is despicable to note that these rumors were strengthened by writers who did not crosscheck before posting on their blogs, platforms or newspapers. We decry this act of insensitivity and irresponsibility especially as it affects family, friends and fans.
We appreciate family, friends and fans that have taken time to call out of concern and love and we wish to let them know that mercy is hale and hearty.
We implore bloggers and writers to kindly cross check reports on mercy with us to avoid using their platforms to promote falsehood and abate inappropriate ‘’PR stunts’’ by those who want to sell their movies or those whose goal is to pull others down at all costs"
 Mercy is alive not dead!

GOGE AFRICA PRESENTER, NNEKA MOSES CONFIRMS 1ST PREGNANCY AS COBHAMS AND WIFE GETS BABY BOY

Nneka and Isaac mosses

A very, very big miracle has just happened in the lives of Goge Africa presenters, Isaac and Nneka Moses. The Almighty God has finally hearkened to their supplications. And any moment from now, the cries of a new baby will envelop their home.

Cobhams Asuquo and wife

Gap-toothed and gorgeous Nneka is finally pregnant – and the whole world can’t wait to celebrate with them. Married since 12 years ago, the showbiz couple had been clinging unto God for a child of their own. Interestingly, Nneka had taken in soon after their marriage at the Catholic Church of Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos in 1998. But lost it after about six months. Thereafter, taking in again became a herculean task. Born in Apapa and raised in Surulere, both in Lagos, the duo met on the set of Love in Vendetta in 1996. One thing led to another and they became lovers, courted for one year and solemnized the union after an additional year.

A native of Ihiala in Anambra State, Nneka read English Language at the University of Lagos. Her mother is a teacher cum seamstress while her father is a lawyer. In love with watching movies, reading, relaxing, jogging and clubbing, her favourite food include vegetable soup with semovita or okro and hot rice and fish.

Her husband, Isaac, has one of the best voices in the country. And besides being a voice over artiste, he also models. One of his TV commercials for United Bank of Africa (UBA) is still all over the screen. From Enugu Ukwu, also in Anambra State, they jointly present and produce Goge Africa which has taken them both far and near and also made them household names in Nigeria and Africa.

In a chat with a Nigerian tabloid, YES International! on Thursday, November 17, 2011, Nneka confirmed the good news, but pleaded that we wait till she finally brings to bed for an elaborate interview.

On how she feels about her pregnancy, she retorted: “How should a pregnant woman feel?” Lastly, she assured us that she would make the photographs of her baby available soon after her delivery.

On the other hand,  Music producer  pa excellence, Cobhams Asuquo and wife, Odunola Asuquo, yesterday Nov 30th, welcomed their long awaited first child, a baby boy. The baby arrived yesterday afternoon at a US hospital.

ACTOR, ENEBELI ELEBUWA GETS N3M PLEDGE FROM GOV UDUAGHAN

Following a long time ailment which  reports confirm is stroke, Veteran actor, Enebeli Elebuwas might have breath an air of relief after all, after the redemption of Governor Uduaghan's  pledge to the actor few weeks ago.
This was confirmed by  the  president of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, who in a brief telephone chat informed us that  governor Uduaghan has redeemed his N3M pledge to Mr. Enebeli Elebuwa.
Before now, some factions of the media  resorted to attacking the governor for allegedly abandoning the actor and a son his state, who has over the years, made them proud, not until the amiable governor proved them all wrong earlier this week.
Enebeli Elebuwa, was  hospitalized at St Luke's Hospital, Yaba before being moved to St Tropez Hospital, Surulere, Lagos few weeks ago on Governor Uduaghans instruction.
Here is wishing him quick recovery.

FEMI KUTI NOMINATED FOR GRAMMY AWARDS 2012! ...how he started his career in music

                                           Writtes Desmond Ike

Following his normination at last Grammy awards  which held last year, 2010, Femi Kuti, son of the late Afribeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has got yet another Grammy nomination, at the 54th  edition of the annual Grammy awards ceremony.
Femi got his his third nomination in the World Music Category for his album tittled, ‘Africa for Africa‘ on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 when the list was unveiled at the ‘Grammy Nominations Concert which took place Live  in Los Angelis, US.
Here is hoping that he wins this time, unlike in the past when he made the nomination list and at the end lost out to other artistes.
You would recall that Femi's music career started way back in 1977, when he  joined his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti's band
Like his father, Femi has shown a strong commitment to social and political causes throughout his career.
He created his own band Positive Force in late 80s with Dele Sosimi,  former key-board player of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
His international career began in 1988 when he was invited by the French Cultural Centre in Lagos and Christian Mousset to perform at Festival d'Angoulême (France), thereafter he also performed at New Morning Club in Paris and Moers Festival in Germany.

Grammy awards,  which will hold in February,  12, 2012, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles,  has it's nomination list displayed below for your perusal.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Adele, 21
The Foo Fighters, Wasting Light
Lady Gaga, Born This Way
Bruno Mars, Doo-Wops and Hooligans
Rihanna, Loud
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Adele, ‘Rolling in the Deep’
Bon Iver, ‘Holocene’
Bruno Mars, ‘Grenade’
Mumford & Sons, ‘The Cave’
Katy Perry, ‘Firework’
SONG OF THE YEAR
Kanye West, ‘All of the Lights’
Mumford & Sons, ‘The Cave’
Bruno Mars, ‘Grenade’
Bon Iver, ‘Holocene’
Adele, ‘Rolling in the Deep’
BEST NEW ARTIST
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE
‘Someone Like You’ — Adele
‘Yoü And I’ — Lady Gaga
‘Grenade’ — Bruno Mars
‘Firework’ — Katy Perry
‘F***in’ Perfect’ — Pink
BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
‘Body And Soul’ — Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
‘Dearest’ — The Black Keys
‘Paradise’ — Coldplay
‘Pumped Up Kicks’ — Foster The People
‘Moves Like Jagger’ — Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera
BEST DANCE RECORDING
‘Raise Your Weapon’ — Deadmau5 & Greta Svabo Bech
‘Barbra Streisand’ — Duck Sauce
‘Sunshine’ — David Guetta & Avicii
‘Call Your Girlfriend’ — Robyn
‘Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites’ — Skrillex
‘Save The World’ — Swedish House Mafia
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONICA ALBUM
Zonoscope, Cut/Copy
4×4=12, Deadmau5
Nothing But The Beat, David Guetta
Body Talk, Pt. 3, Robyn
Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites, Skrillex
BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM
Duets II, Tony Bennett & Various Artists
The Gift, Susan Boyle
In Concert On Broadway, Harry Connick Jr.
Music Is Better Than Words, Seth MacFarlane
What Matters Most – Barbra Streisand Sings The Lyrics Of Alan And Marilyn Bergman, Barbra Streisand
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE
‘Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall’ — Coldplay
‘Down By The Water’ — The Decemberists
‘Walk’ — Foo Fighters
‘The Cave’ — Mumford & Sons
‘Lotus Flower’ — Radiohead
BEST HARD ROCK/METAL PERFORMANCE
‘On The Backs Of Angels’ — Dream Theater
‘White Limo’ — Foo Fighters
‘Curl Of The Burl’ — Mastodon
‘Public Enemy No. 1″ — Megadeth
‘Blood In My Eyes’ — Sum 41
BEST ROCK ALBUM
Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul — Jeff Beck
Wasting Light — Foo Fighters
Come Around Sundown — Kings Of Leon
I’m With You — Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Whole Love — Wilco
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
Bon Iver — Bon Iver
Codes and Keys — Death Cab For Cutie
Torches — Foster The People
Circuital — My Morning Jacket
The King of Limbs — Radiohead
BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
‘Sometimes I Cry’ — Eric Benét
‘Fool For You’ — Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
‘Radio Message’ — R. Kelly
‘Good Man’ — Raphael Saadiq
‘Surrender’ — Betty Wright & The Roots
BEST R&B ALBUM
F.A.M.E. — Chris Brown
Second Chance — El DeBarge
Love Letter — R. Kelly
Pieces Of Me — Ledisi
Kelly — Kelly Price
BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION
‘Party’ — Beyoncé & André 3000
‘I’m On One’ — DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
‘I Need A Doctor’ — Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
‘What’s My Name?’ — Rihanna & Drake
‘Motivation’ — Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne
‘All Of The Lights’ — Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
‘Look At Me Now’ — Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
‘Otis’ — Jay-Z & Kanye West
‘The Show Goes On’ — Lupe Fiasco
‘Moment 4 Life’ — Nicki Minaj & Drake
‘Black And Yellow’ — Wiz Khalifa
BEST RAP ALBUM
Watch The Throne, Jay-Z & Kanye West
Tha Carter IV, Lil Wayne
Lasers, Lupe Fiasco
Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West
BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE
‘Dirt Road Anthem’ — Jason Aldean
‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ — Martina McBride
‘Honey Bee’ — Blake Shelton
‘Mean’ — Taylor Swift
‘Mama’s Song’ — Carrie Underwood
BEST COUNTRY SONG
‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not’ — Jim Collins & David Lee Murphy
‘God Gave Me You’ — Dave Barnes
‘Just Fishin’’ — Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell & Ed Hill
‘Mean’ — Taylor Swift
‘Threaten Me With Heaven’ — Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Will Owsley & Dillon O’Brian
‘You And Tequila’ — Matraca Berg & Deana Carter
BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
Emotional Jukebox — Linda Chorney
Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down — Ry Cooder
Hard Bargain — Emmylou Harris
Ramble At The Ryman — Levon Helm
Blessed — Lucinda Williams
BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM
AfroCubism – AfroCubism
Femi Kuti- Africa For Africa
Ladysmith Black Mambazo- Songs From A Zulu Farm
Tinariwen- Tassili
BEST BLUES ALBUM
Low Country Blues — Gregg Allman
Roadside Attractions — Marcia Ball
Man In Motion — Warren Haynes
The Reflection — Keb’ Mo’
Revelator — Tedeschi Trucks Band
BEST FOLK ALBUM
Barton Hollow — The Civil Wars
I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive — Steve Earle
Helplessness Blues — Fleet Foxes
Ukulele Songs — Eddie Vedder
The Harrow & The Harvest — Gillian Welch