I can’t go with pant and bra on set – Precious Chukwu Eke

Even as a greenhorn, Precious Chukwu Eke’s stint as an actress still dazzles. The budding actress has   cautioned producers who would approach her with scripts that may want her going nude or topless while on a movie set.  Precious who is fondly called Orange Berry, made this known in a chat with HVP, after the conclusion of the production of the movie,  “My Neighbor’s Wife”, in Owerri. She played the role of Suzan in the movie.

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Describing her role as “ challenging,” she said , “It’s so hectic because I saw myself doing a role that is not part of me. It’s not in any way known to be my kind of person, as it involves the character Suzan who happens to be a player.
“I really love the character even with its challenge. I would want to play it over and over again, because it brought out the best in me. And guess what? It was a wrap for me, as my best was offered,” she said.
The movie with the working title, “My Neighbor’s Wife”, and produced by Kingsley Okereke of the Divine Touch Productions received laudable praises from Precious who rated it as a big budget movie.”
On her stance for a nude role, she stressed that her colour makes it impossible for her to wear  revealing  clothes on set. “Will I even say that I have a busty look that can’t fit such wears? But the truth remains that I can’t go with pant and bra on set.”
Directed by Reginald Ebere, the movie starred the likes of Uche Ogbodo, Vitalis Ndubuisi, Andy Ike, Mimi Orjiekwe, Nina Bolanle, Shirley Igwe, Charles Billion, Osita Dike (Egbeigwe-Apama), Chinenye Uyanna, Adaeze Eluke among others.

Ayeni to publish biography of ‘A very Good Bad Guy’, 2face

NET Newspaper Limited, owners of THENETNG, Newsroom and NECLive have announced the publication of the biography of Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Innocent 2face Idibia.
The project, done in commemoration of the musician’s 40th birthday, is part of the NET book series, which kicked off in April 2015.
Idibia’s biography, edited by NET publisher and 2face’s former publicist Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, is titled ‘A Very Good Bad guy: The Story Of Innocent 2Face Idibia.’
The book contains a detailed interview with 2face, lyrics and discography, views from some of those who have shaped his life and career, an insider’s journey through his life and times, as well as a collection of some of the most important articles, reviews, features and news about him since 2004.
‘A Very Good Bad guy: The Story Of Innocent 2Face Idibia’ is first of its kind for a Nigerian pop artiste and indeed, for a contemporary Nigerian musician.
The book’s presentation is planned to coincide with Idibia’s 40th birthday celebrations. He clocks 40 on September 18, 2015
Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, speaking about A Very Good Bad Guy commented, ‘Apart from being a fantastic musician and a wonderful person, 2Face is also a personal friend and source of inspiration; so few things give me as much joy as being able to give this gentleman some of the recognition he deserves on the occasion of his 40th birthday. These are important projects Nigeria must do for our cultural posterity. We must tell our stories and document our history. NET is delighted to compile the life stories of this cultural icon of our times so that our children and our children’s children can read it and learn. And this is the first of many to come’.
A Very Good Bad Guy: The Story of Innocent 2Face Idibia is the second in the NET Books series after the Chris Ihidero collection, Wanderings of a Rapidly Degenerating Mind.
NET has been instrumental in the growth and development of the Nigerian entertainment industry through the organisation of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) which brings together all entertainment industry stakeholders to discuss mutual challenges and achievements and to set agenda for the year ahead.
Speaking about the book, 2Face himself says ‘It’s a really good feeling knowing that all these years that I’ve been surviving in this industry, someone has been taking note you know…compiling my story so that on an occasion like this, they will release it for the world to see. I’m really feeling the love but importantly I hope those coming behind will read and learn from my story.’
Born in Jos, Plateau State, 2Face Idibia was raised in Makurdi, Benue State where he attended Demonstration Primary School and Saint Gabriel’s secondary school. After a stint at the Institute of Management & Technology (IMT) Enugu, he dropped out to pursue a music career in Lagos in 1997.
In the same year, he teamed up with Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo aka Blackface to form Plantashun Boyz, which was later joined by Chibuzor Orji aka Faze. After achieving success with the band, 2Face left Plantashun Boyz in 2004 to embark on a successful solo career which has spawned six critically acclaimed studio albums and several local and international awards.

Meet Nigerian male model who walks Milan, Paris runways

His name is Victor Ndigwe, he’s 19 years-old, he’s a male model and ain’t nothing wrong with that.
Not too long ago he was just like any other aspiring model in Nigeria, hustling for jobs and trying to get into a good agency, until his story changed.
Victor, who isn’t the only model in his family, had heard about the Aquafina Elite Model Look competition in Nigeria in 2012, and had decided to sign up with his sister. He didn’t get his chance until 2014 when he registered along with thousands of other hopefuls, except his sister who missed out because of school exams.
As luck, or maybe his excellent performance would have it, Victor was selected as part of 13 finalists who got a chance to impress the Elite Model Look international judges. Victor was victorious (talk about a good name), along with a female winner, Mayowa Nicholas.
Together, they got their big break into the international modelling industry, but here’s why Victor is special.
After winning the competition, he started out in Milan, walking the ramp for Ermenegildo Zegna and Missoni, the first ever Nigerian male model to do so. He then went on to Paris, where he made runway appearances for brands including Hermès, Balmain, Kenzo and Haider Ackermann!
Victor’s success has gained him tons of international attention and loads of female admirers, e.g. an interview withVogue Italy
Now Victor Nidgwe will serve as an inspiration to all upcoming models, especially finalists of Aquafina Elite Model Look 2015 this weekend in Lagos.
‎Speaking with Vogue Magazine, Victor said, “I want to inspire other models that have dreams the same way I had them. I just want to be a good example.” 
Amazing he’s already doing that as a teenager!‎ Because, in addition to being an international model, courtesy the Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria contest, Victor is still in school, studying Applied Mathematics.
Super stardom seriously doesn’t get any better than this.

Don Jazzy confesses, I’m Cherubim & Seraphim

Mavin record boss Don Jazzy has grabbed an award from The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim church.
This was gathered on the music boss’ Twitter handle where he tweeted his fans telling them that he’s still a proud member of the church.
See Don Jazzy’s photo, tweet and throwback photo of his family.

Don Jazzy receiving his award from the Church.

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And then?? Till now sef. get it right sha “Cherubim & Seraphim”

You need alcohol to enjoy today's songs - Nana Fynn laments loud music - See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/August-31st/you-need-alcohol-to-enjoy-todays-music-nana-fynn-laments-loud-music.php#sthash.a57q8Rgl.dpuf

Veteran highlife musician Nana Fynn Acquah Harrison known in showbiz as Nana Fynn has rubbished the quality of some Ghanaian songs for its poor sound engineering. "Unless maybe you've downloaded one or two bottles of beer when you are breezing and you want to dance then you can enjoy dancing” he said in an interview with Hitz FM's Black I on Daybreak. He says the poorly mixed Ghanaian songs are driving listeners to patronise American R&B and other foreign genres. The 'Forever' singer says an observation made by renowned music producer that only danceable songs in Ghana can be hits is indictment on our appreciation for good music Nana Fynn is of the view that this tendency for loud, bashing, club songs is pushing out large audience who prefer measured sound engineering. “In your quiet moment when you want to reflect, which Ghanaian artiste's song are you going to play?", Nana Fynn is wondering. He said artistes request that their songs are made very loud to blast like they were dance songs and “most engineers are mixing very loud because that is what the managers are asking for", he added. Nana Fynn is blaming the trend on the current breed of radio DJ's who play songs as though they were playing in a club. This practice he says makes it difficult for slow tempo songs to make hits in Ghana. He dismissed the view that loud music is what the audience wants. “People will take what you give them" Nana Fynn quipped.

Stonebwoy, Flavour, Mavins to open 2015 MultiChoice Showcase - See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/August-31st/stonebwoy-flavour-mavins-to-open-2015-multichoice-showcase.php#sthash.JGdbFECx.dpuf

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy is currently in Mauritius as part of a list of acts who will open the 2015 edition of the MultiChoice Content Showcase Extravaganza. The musician is opening this year’s event alongside Nigeria’s music heavyweights Flavour and music group, the Mavins, led by Don Jazzy. Stonebwoy, who won Best International Act: Africa at the 2015 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, and the Nigerian acts arrived in Mauritius Monday ahead of the opening night Tuesday. The MultiChoice Content Showcase Extravaganza, in its second year, is Africa’s biggest television content event where MultiChoice, owners of DStv and GOtv, brings together content providers and media personnel at one venue. The extravaganza, dubbed #OnlyTheBest, showcases only the best international and local content in the spotlight at Mauritius beach resort, Outrigger Spa and Resort, venue for this year’s 5-day event. This year, about 200 people, including representatives from different local and international channels and journalists, have converged in Mauritius for the extravaganza. Last year, the event witnessed exciting performances from continental stars like Sarkordie, Tiwa Savage, Diamond, Lola Rea, Mi Casa and Davido. The stars composed a campaign song, ‘Africa Rising’ for last year’s extravaganza. - See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/August-31st/stonebwoy-flavour-mavins-to-open-2015-multichoice-showcase.php#sthash.JGdbFECx.dpuf

Nigeria dominates because Ghanaian content unavailable - M-Net - See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/September-2nd/nigeria-dominates-because-ghanaian-content-unavailable-m-net.php#sthash.JQ3ut4N5.dpuf

Over the years, several countries, including Ghana, have expressed concern about the total dominance of Nigerian content on local radio and televisions. While countries like Kenya have called for a total ban on Nigerian music on their airways, another concern other African countries raise is the dominance of Nigerian content on pay television platforms DStv and GOtv. MutiChoice, owners of DStv and GOtv, has attributed the situation to the availability of Nigerian content whilst same cannot be said of countries like Ghana. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Director, M-Net West Africa answering a question from Myjoyonline.com on the issue said Nigeria produces more content that meets the standards of MultiChoice. Content on MultiChoice’s platform, particularly West Africa, is “driven by Nigeria because of what is available,” she explained. Answering the question at the MultiChoice Africa’s Media Round Table Wednesday, as part of activities lined up for this year’s MultiChoice Africa Content Showcase Extravaganza in Mauritius, she said her outfit has been engaging Ghanaian producers to increase the country’s content on DStv and GOtv. MultiChoice has over the past year engaged content providers in Ghana on the standard of movies, series, music videos and other productions that meet the pay television provider’s requirements. “We also nurture the local suppliers in Ghana… to build a great content that we can also showcase on our channels,” the M-Net West Africa boss said. Wangi added that “We buy content that is available and we buy content across West Africa and we do have Ghanaian suppliers that we work with and as long as we begin to see content coming out of the regions, they come to us, we will acquire.” She assured that, considering the structures they have put in place, there will more Ghanaian content on their platform as the years go by. The 2015 MultiChoice Africa Content Showcase Extravaganza kicked off Tuesday night with a magical event filled with #OnlyTheBest of African entertainment. The star-studded event, which is the second edition, kicked off with guests walking down the African media Walk of Fame onto a red-carpet that opened up to a sensational night of dazzling entertainment. The event, dubbed 'Night of a Thousand Stars' saw all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood come to life, as guests that include Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliot and Ramsey Nouah were given the full movie-star treatment. The event witnessed exciting performances from Flavour, Stonebwoy and The Mavins. The MultiChoice Africa Content Showcase is a dynamic 5-day content extravaganza, which sees a host of DStv’s biggest channels, including Sony, SuperSport, Zee TV, A+E, Disney, MTV Base, BET, Comedy Central, BBC and M-Net previewing their latest and greatest content, soon to be seen across the video entertainment services provider’s platforms. - See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/September-2nd/nigeria-dominates-because-ghanaian-content-unavailable-m-net.php#sthash.JQ3ut4N5.dpuf