‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ actor Uncle Phil dies at 68

 

James Avery, the man who played Will Smith’s uncle in the 90’s sitcom ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ has died at the age of 68.

Several reports say Avery who is popularly known by the name ‘Uncle Phil’ passed away at a hospital in Glendale, California on Wednesday, January 1, 2013. The actor had undergone open heart surgery which turned unsuccessful.

Reports say his wife Barbara had been at his bedside all through but left for a short while and when she returned, found out he had died.

Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett has paid tribute to Avery, writing on Facebook: ‘Our condolences to aunt Florence (his mother), Miss Barbara (his wife) and all those who loved him. Rest in peace James’.

Will Smith is yet to make any comments over the sad news.

Waconzy insults Davido, Tonto Dikeh and Olamide. Davido responds

Music artist Waconzy was interviewed on Y Najia's RubbinMinds this afternoon and he used the opportunity to diss a few artist. He dissed Tonto Dikeh, Davido, Olamide and Timaya and praised 2face, Waje, Bez and Banky W. Davido is the first artist to respond to Waconzy. See his Tweet below

Exclusive; Jim Iyke opens up about marriage rumors.

Aha.... Where has lover boy gone? are they off again? jim iyke has not only opened up to deny the marriage rumors between himself and Nadia he has also said

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I don’t have a child yet’ – D’banj denies baby daddy rumours

This is the photo that was posted on famzin.com along with the news article reporting that D’banj had fathered a baby with one of these five women.

Several reports and sources suggest former label mates - Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo and Oluwatobi ‘Wande’ Ojosipe have already fathered their first children respectively.

Weeks ago, a report was published on a blog famzin.com, claiming that an unidentified woman has already given birth to a child for D’banj. The blog suggested D’banj welcomed his first child with an unidentified woman sometime ago; citing five women as potential baby mamas on the story’s leading photo. Photos of Nadia Buari and Genevieve Nnaji (both rumoured to have dated D’banj) and three other women were inserted into the picture, with the author asking readers to guess who the baby mama is.

We have not been able to confirm the authenticity of the news. We however learnt that the report might be tied to D’banj’s former label partner Don Jazzy. Interestingly, sources tell us Truspot’s Ike Orizu who’s Don Jazzy’s friend founded Famzin.com about two months ago. We are told D’banj and his team aren’t happy with the story and the authors too.

Wole Soyinka, an embarrassment - Patience Jonathan

Lol, she's one to talk, with all due respect. Hehe. Culled from Punch

Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, on Friday took on the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, for attributing the crisis in the Rivers House of Assembly to her.

In a statement by her spokesman, Ayo Osinlu, the President’s wife said Soyinka betrayed the moral duty that expected him, as a respected member of the society, to carefully consider all shades of issues that informed his opinions on any matter.

Mrs. Jonathan said Soyinka had become an embarrassment to his admirers with his diatribe against her.

The statement read in part, “Unfortunately, Soyinka betrayed moral duty in his recent diatribe against Mrs. Patience Jonathan.

“Of course, this would not be the first time he would reach out against the First Lady, usually from self-righteously indignant lecterns.

“In this particular instance, his verdict was that Mrs. Jonathan was ‘stoking the crisis currently rocking her home state of Rivers…’, and thereupon asked Mr. President to caution his wife.

“The good, old Prof. reminds one of the truth that indeed, most of the giants on the street are men of like passions like everyone else. Worse still, most of them are actually standing on clay feet and would fail the test of a gentle push.

“Otherwise, who would have believed that the social, civil, constitutional and sundry rights crusader Prof. would maintain a safe distance from the heart of an activity that is a potential threat to the peace, security and safety of the people of a state, then collect exaggerated stories and jaundiced perspectives from familiar propagandists and character assassins, and promptly summon the media to a “state of the nation” address.

“It’s an embarrassment to his throng of admirers and followers, that a sage of Prof. Soyinka’s status, who used to be a gauge of public morality in this nation, would lend himself to a propaganda of high drive, to save a governor who elected to launch into a river without applicable survival skills.”

Mrs. Jonathan argued that the calculation was to attack the President and pull to pieces anyone associated with him, as a strategy for attracting public sympathy to the “clear underdog.”

She said Soyinka was only contributing to the project when he claimed that she was Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s problem.

8-month old baby stabbed 90 times with scissors by his mother

Eight months old Xiao Bao was stabbed 90 times in the face with scissors by his mother for biting her while she was breastfeeding him. The incident that has left many people shocked happened in Xuzhou, in the eastern China Jiangsu province. After the attack, the mother disappeared leaving the infant in a pool of his blood in the yard of their home. Xiao was found by his uncle who rushed him to the hospital. The baby needed more than 100 stitches. The mother, who has since been arrested, is not known to be suffering any kind of mental illness.

Star boi at it again, listen to his new single 'JURU'

Wizkid has always been one of those artistes whose freestyles go viral since way back when he dropped“Tease Me”. Now, he’s dropped another one on a Legendury Beatz production called “Juru”

What do you think?

Download

So Cute! Peter vs Cameron Okoye – Who’s Channeling Michael Jackson Best?

Aren’t kids just the best?

Music star Peter Okoye of P-Square is a proud father and he isn’t shy of sharing some intimate moments with his son Cameron.

In Personally – P-Square’s latest music video, it was evident that the pop duo paid homage to the late pop star Michael Jackson. Peter Okoye was seen serving some of Michael’s dance moves including the moon walk.

It seems Cameron loved the video so much, he decided to go against his father by rocking the same outfit while busting a move to the song.

Peter shared this photo on Instagram with a caption “Now he wants to compete with me on the dance floor. Peter vs Cameron.”

Cameron Okoye

Peter Okoye

I don’t know about you, but I am going to give this to Cameron. Yes, better luck next time Peter.

Olamide becomes first Nigerian ambassador for CIROC

Did we hear you say ‘it’s been a long time coming‘?

With almost every relevant Nigerian artiste out there signing endorsement deals, isn’t it baffling thatOlamide who’s like hottest rapper number 2 hasn’t signed any major deal yet?

Ponder no more! Sources tell NET Olamide has signed a multimillion Naira endorsement deal with alcoholic drink Ciroc Ultra Premium vodka and will become the first Nigerian ambassador for the alcoholic beverage.

Olamide’s management has yet to respond to our queries but inside sources tell us that the deal has been signed and sealed already. ‘The money had to be sent in three parts, that’s how huge it is‘, an insider tells us.

Ciroc, produced and distributed by Diageo is looking at promoting their brand in West Africa after launching in 2011.

By signing Olamide as ambassador, Ciroc is adopting the similar marketing model practised in the US; the likes of French Montana, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Ray Jay, Funkmaster Flex are all ambassadors for the drink.

Iyanya, Ice Prince, Omawumi, O.C Ukeje nominated for The Future Awards

The Central Working Committee (CWC) has unveiled this year’s nominees for the 2013 edition of The Future Awards. Now in its eighth season, this year’s awards fields 75 ‘nominees in a list comprising of 15 categories, fielding five nominees each.

The likes of Pop singers Iyanya, Omawumi, top rapper Ice Prince, actor O.C Ukeje and UK based urban gospel singer-songwriter El Mafrex will be slugging it out in this year’s ‘Entertainment Talent’ category.

‘We are beyond excited by the class of 2013 especially because the huge majority are previously unknown to the public’, Ohimai Atafo, Chairman of the CWC says.

Check out the full list of nominees below…

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM

Anu Olusola (27)

Jake Okechukwu (25)

Orode Uduaghan-Okpu (24)

Tobore Oro Edema (24)

Maryam Augie (28)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Modestus Chijoke Idoko (20)

Chikezie Nwaoha (29)

Yewande Akinola (28)

Chuka Ofili (31), Emotu Balogun (27), Kene Udeze (24), and Clive Ayonye (23)

Hugo Obi (32)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN COMMUNITY ACTION

Rita Omovbude (32)

Bolajoko Fadipe (30)

Dr. Okeke Kanayo (30)

Monica Onuoha (30)

Ife Adebayo (30)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN NEW MEDIA

Kingsley Ezeani (23)

Ediong Umoh (26)

John Obidi (27)

Modupeola Abiola (31)

Fifehanmi Bankole (30)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ENTERTAINMENT TALENT

Ice Prince (28)

OC Ukeje (32)

Iyanya (27)

Omawumi (31)

El Mafrex (29)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISE

Nominees in this category will be announced in conjunction with the British Council for ‘The International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award Prize.’

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN JOURNALISM

Ugochi Anyaka (29)

Monica Mark (29)

Toyosi Ogunseye (29)

Ben Ezeamalu (30)

Jude Zoho (29)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN BUSINESS

Saheed Jumar (28)

Gbenga Ogunmakinde (28)

Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola (28)

Nonyelum Ibeh (27)

Melody Okwuazu (22)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN PUBLIC SERVICE

Blessing Liman (29)

Fareeda Ibrahim (29)

Dr. Adanna Chukwuma (31)

Joycee Awojoodu (23)

Ekong Ekong Imona (32)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Barbara Iyayi (32)

Osita Abana (28)

Adim Isiakpona (28)

Kayode Temenu (29)

Jadesola Osiberu (27)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN AGRICULTURE

Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa (31)

Olawale Isaiah Ojo (24)

Precious Peter Nweke (31)

Abraham Ojoh (22)

Adbdulazeez Yusuf (29)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN FASHION AND STYLE

Vera Akporeha (23)

Wanger Ayu (26)

Yomi Makun (27)

Agbani Darego (31)

Aisha Bello (24)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ARTS AND CULTURE

Toyin Odutola (28)

Njideka Akunyili (30)

Anthony Anth Ezeokoye (30)

Kenneth Gyang (27)

Ishaya Bako (27)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN ENTERPRISE SUPPORT

Isoken Ogiewonyi (26) and Wonuola Odunsi (29)

Ijeoma Okeagu (30)

Gbolahan Fagbilere (30)

Chibuike Aguene (30)

Ayodeji Adewunmi (29), Opeyemi Awoyemi (25), and Olalekan Olude (29)

THE FUTURE AWARDS PRIZE IN EDUCATION

Gossy Ukanwoke (25)

Adebayo Degbembgo (30)

Olufunbi Falayi (27)

Otto Orondaam (26)

Oriahi Anderson (25)

“All I Want For My Birthday Is…Chainz Perform at the DKM Concert in Lagos

On the night of23rd June, 2013 saw quite a massive concert from D’Banj at his DKM Concert in Eko Hotel Convention Centre.

 The show saw performances from headlining act 2 Chainz, South Africa’s “Khona” singers Mafikizolo, DRC’s Fally Ipupa, Olamide, Kay Switch and many more.

Official name of Kanye’s daughter. Amazing!!!

Media has been speculating for days now over what Kanye’s daughter’s name is. We were even led to believe her name was Kaidence Donda but that turned out to be false. It has now surfaced that Kanye and Kim have indeed named their daughter North (or Nori for short) West! Baby North West, do you like the sound of that?

Details from Wizkid car crash revealed.

A few days ago Wizkid crashed his N14m Porsche. The young star escaped from the wreck uninjured but the same couldn’t be said for his car. Details from the crash have now surfaced courtesy of an eye witness. Apparently Wiz’s car was spotted speeding down the road when the front tyre burst which resulted in the driver of the vehicle losing control and crashing.

There is no word on who was actually driving the car at the time of the accident.

5 International celebs you probably never knew were Nigerian

Sade Adu, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chamillionaire, Wale, Tine Tempah and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje are Nigerians, everyone knows that. This list has dug deeper and discovered 5 celebrities you never thought could be Nigerian. Get ready to be shocked…sorry Nas is not on the list. As at the last time we checked he was a full-blooded American. Enjoy

Hugo Weaving

1)    Hugo Weaving- Do you remember Agent Smith in Matrix? Yes! Neo’s arch-rival is Nigerian. How? Well the 53 year old actor was born in Nigeria at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. This makes him Nigerian by birth. His parents moved back to England a year after. Hugo Weaving has acted in several blockbusters such as V For Vendetta, The Matrix Trilogy and Lord of The Rings Trilogy, Transformers Trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy and Captain America. Who said Ibadan boys don’t go far?

Taio Cruz

2)   Taio Cruz- The 25 year old British singer is of Nigerian heritage. He was born to a Nigerian father and Brazilian mother. Taio Cruz who started penning songs at 12, began writing professionally 7 years later. He released his debut album Departure in 2008. The following year he released his sophomore Rokstarrwhich featured the hit song ‘Dynamite’. He dropped his 3^rd album TY.O three years ago. Taio Cruz has won several awards including the BRIT Awards, Billboard Music Awards, ASCAP Awards and American Music Awards.

Tyler the Creator

3)     Tyler the Creator- Yes, do not be shocked. The ‘Black Eminem’ is Nigerian. Tyler the Creator’s actual names are Tyler Okonma. His father is Igbo. The leader of the music collective ‘Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All’ claims he never met his father. Maybe that is why he is not too fond of him. In 2009 Tyler released his first album Bastard. His buzz started growing from then on mainly backed by his offensive, homophobic and disgusting lyrics. He released his second album Goblin two years later and became a national sensation without the backing of any major record label in America. He released his third albumWolf this year.

Dizzee Rascal

4)   Dizzie Rascal- Dizzie (Dylan Kwabena Mills) is one of the most respected rappers in the UK and also happens to be Nigerian. His Nigerian father died when he was young and he was raised by his Ghanaian mum. He had a rebellious childhood and that’s how he got the name Rascal. He was a friend of Nigerian footballer Danny Shittu when he was a kid. At 16 he produced his first single ‘I Luv U’ and in 2002 formed the collective Roll Deep Crew. Dizzie Rascal has released 5 solo albums till date making him one of the biggest rappers in the UK. He performed at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics in London and won the Best International Act at the BET Awards in 2010.

Richard Ayoade

5)     Richard Ayoade- This is another Brit-Nigerian. Richard  Ayoade was born to a Nigerian father and Norwegian mother. The 36 year old comedian, actor and writer has written several awards winning stage plays in the UK. He is also a known face on British TV having starred in the highly popular The IT Crowd. He made his Hollywood debut in 2012 after starring in the comedy The Watch alongside Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill.

‘I want to have 7 kids’ – Desmond Elliot

Desmond Elliot, Photo:File

Desmond Elliot says he would like to have as many as 7 children.

While fielding questions in a recent interview with Vanguard, the charming actor admitted that he won’t mind having a large family.

‘My dad had 11, my mom had five. So, ours was a large family. So, it’s not because we were not many, that’s why I want to have a large family, no. I just love kids. I want to have a big family like seven. But not now, when my wife is more rested and the kids are grown more and also when I have more money, so I can give them all the best. I love kids. Definitely, we’ll have more’, he said.

Desmond and his wife Victoria now have 4 children (3 boys and 1 girl), hopefully in a few years the target of 7 will be reached…

Messi could face 6 years in prison

Lionel Messi. Filed photo

The world’s best footballer Lionel Messi has been accused by Spanish tax authorities of defrauding the government of £3.4m.

His father, Jorge is also involved the tax evasion charge. Father and son are suspected to have filed fraudulent tax returns between 2006 and 2009.

NET gathered that they have been accused of using a complex network of companies in Britain and Switzerland and tax havens in other countries.

If found guilty Messi could face 6 years in prison and pay a hefty fine.

Davido holds on to number one spot on MTV Base official Naija top 10

Rhythm FM OAP Onome ‘BigTyme’ Oyaide and Ehis on the MTV Base Official Naija Chart. Photo: MTVBase

Rhythm FM OAP Onome ’BigTyme’ Oyaide is the larger-than-life celebrity guest joining Ehis  in the Top 10 studio to dissect the week’s chart and to share the latest music news.

Settled in at number 2 is ‘Asiko‘ by Darey feat Ice Prince and Jozi while Kcee’s ‘Limpopo‘ moves into the number 3 slot (up two places from number 5).  Other movers and shakers this week include Wande Cole – up two places to number 7 with ‘Azonto‘, while Iyanya’s ‘Sexy Mama‘ moves up one slot from 6 to 5.  Flavour’s ‘Chinny‘ is this week’s only new entry at number 10, while chart regular 2Face is in the number 8 position for the third week running with ‘Dance Floor‘.  Former number one Banky W’s ‘Yes/No‘ makes a rapid exit, leaving the top 10 altogether.

Position	Artiste	Song
1.	Davido	Gobe
2.	Darey feat Ice Prince and Jozi	Asiko
3.	Kcee	Limpopo
4.	Lynxxx feat Ikechukwu, Phyno and Illbliss	Eziokwu
6.	Wizkid	Azonto
7.	Wande Coal	The Kick
8.	2Face	Dance floor
9.	D’Prince	Goody bag
10.	Flavour	Chinny

Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 is put together by an elite judging panel of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers, working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart. On the panel are Onos Ariyo (Bella Naija.com), DJ Humility (Rhythm FM), DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive (Cool FM), Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Caise (The Beat FM), Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today).

This week’s Official Naija Top 10 premiered on the MTV Base block on NTA on Friday 14 June, and can be seen on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Tuesday 18 June @22.00 WAT, on AIT on Tuesday 18 June @ 21.30 WAT, and on STV  on Thursday 20 June May @ 18.00 WAT.  Next week’s chart will be revealed on Friday 21 June on NTA @ 23.30 WAT.

Stunning in All Black! Nollywood Star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde at the Time 100 Gala in New York

Since Nollywood Star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was chosen as one of TIME Magazine‘s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013, the scene has been buzzing!

Last night, Omotola looked amazing as she stepped out at the Time 100 Gala in New York.

Omotola selected a custom-made black dress with sequin and mesh detailing by Iconic Invanity.

Check on it.

Look out for more photos from the event soon.

Nadia Buari, 2Face & Annie Idibia, Osas Ighodaro, Dakore Akande & More at the Launch of Jim Iyke Unscripted in Lagos

 

Last week, we featured of sneak peek of the photos from the launch of Jim Iyke‘s reality show “Jim Iyke Unscripted” which took place in Lagos on the 18th of April 2013.

The event which was hosted by M-Net gave guests their first glimpse of the buzzworthy reality show.

As expected, celebrities were out and about to support their friend Jim!

Check on it.

Nadia Buari

Osas Ighodaro

DJ Xclusive

Ezinne Chinkata

Dakore Akande

Chelsea Eze

AY Makun

Gbenro Ajibade

Kiran & Jyoti M

Yaw

Bovi

Ufuoma Ejenobor

Abiola Aloba

Gideon Okeke

Veronica Odeka

Mannie

Zizi Cardow

Annie Idibia

Annie & 2Face Idibia

2Face, Annie Idibia & Jim Iyke

The Launch