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Actor JIM IYKE Full Biography, Life And News
NAME: James Ikechukwu Esomugha [Jim lyke]
DATE OF BIRTH: September 25, 1976
OCCUPATION: Actor/Model/Producer/Business Man
MARITAL STATUS: Not Married
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Jim iyke was born in Libreville, Gabon, into the Nigerian family of Mr and Mrs Stephen Esomugha. His parents hail from Enugu Agidi village in Anambra state. He was the only boy in a family that had eight children.
After his primary and secondary education, Jim Iyke had his tertiary education at the University of Jos, where he bagged a B.Sc. in Philosophy, after having earlier bagged a diploma in Banking and Finance from the same University.
As a destiny child, Jim was placed between 7 other sisters making him the only son among other siblings of his father’s household. His early struggle to create a niche for himself was made manifest by his ability to believe and demonstrate his conviction at any given opportunity.
After the completion of h primary and secondary school education he proceeded to the University of Jos in furtherance of his educational career. After his youth service, Jim lyke Esomugha relocated to Lagos in search of greener fleece but encountered frustration, setback and challenges; however, his early set back was cushioned by his contact with a Lagos based lawyer Barrister. Victor Opurum, who having identified the bundle of talent inherent in this enigma, encouraged him to continue the pursue of his dreams. Through sheer hard work, humility and unprecedented perseverance, Jim survived all odds, excelled in his chosen career and has since proved to be among the best.
Given his background and the traumatic childhood experience, he believe that there is no greater good than to restore hope, lift up the smile and dreams of our children in dire need. At a tender age, Jim lyke Esomugha has realised purpose in his life and he has chosen no other platform than this foundation to pursue this eternal calling, we therefore urge you to be a partner of our children dreams to restore hope to the needy and humanity.
CAREER AND LIFE
Jim lyke, Actor, model, businessman and film maker, is the founder, initiator and driving force of Jim lyke Foundation for Children with special Disabilities. Jim lyke is one of Nigerian’s most popular actors with a history of over 100 movies in his film graph in just five years. Renowned for more than acting skills, he is martial arts specialist and is celebrated for pioneering a lot of first in the home video industry. He is the first actor to produce a mainstream big budget movie abroad. As a businessman, Jim has considerable interest in Real Estate and resource management..
Jim Iykestarted his acting career in 2001. Currently, he is one of the highest paid actors in the Nigerian movie industry. He’s also one of the most successful, as he has featured in over 150 films to date. Recently, he launched his own film production outfit which he named “Untamed Productions”. Jim is also an experienced film producer. One of the movies he recently produced, titled “1 dollar” enjoyed great acceptance from his fans at home and beyond. He has since produced a sequel to the same film, titled “2 dollarz”. Presently, he’s working on another blockbuster, titled “Shades of White”, which is yet to be released but promises to be the most successful amongJim Iyke movies.
Jim Iykelaunched his own music label, Untamed records, alongside his own very first album, titled “Who Am I?” in which he featured some of Nigeria’s most successful musicians such as TuFace Idibia, Sound Sultan, and so on. However, the greater part of the proceeds from this album was donated to orphanages.
Other than being a professional film actor, producer, musician, and businessperson, Jim Iyke is a philanthropist. In fact, he founded of the “Jim Iyke Foundation”, a non-governmental organization aimed at educating and empowering children of the less privileged as well as children with special disabilities in the African society.
was said to be the richest nollywood actor in 2012/2013.
Love life
Jim Iyke girlfriend is Keturah Hamilton, a Jamaican model. The duo met in the USA when Jim was once on a filming tour of the country. Ever since then, it’s been a great love affair between the two. In fact, recently,Jim Iykedisclosed to press operators that he’ll be marrying the lady very soon. This is a cheering news for all the fans of Jim Iyke, who for many years had anticipated Jim Iyke wife proper.
Which later turned out they broke up in 2013 and it was a huge shock for the fans...
Jim iyke in 2013 began a solid romance relationship with the very pretty and famous ghanaian actress Nadia Buhari.
The relationship which later became an hype online and generally in the media. After they were rumoured to have broken up many times but they still kept going strong.
They are still in love as at 2014.
in 2013 he went through a sudden and shocking deliverance at the synagogue church of all nations by prophet tb joshua himself. although it was said by many that the deliverance was a fake and staged.
Jim and Popular Actress Nadia Buhari continued their romance adventure in 2014 as they proved to be going strong.
In 2015 it was revealed that Jim and Nadia werent togetehr anymore.
Jim had a baby in 2015
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
best actor in Nigeria at NEA,teenage choice award, african achievement awards, mode men awards 2010, sexiest man in Nigeria 2008, best african actor net awards.
ENDORSEMENTS
signed a multimillion naira deal with gambia on movie production in 2012,
Jim Iyke named Virgin Atlantic Ambassador in N23m deal
CONTROVERSIES AND RUMOURS
Dumped his longtime girlfriend unexpectedly in 2013
was rumoured to have impregnated a lagos big girl in 2013
was involved in a fraud scandal with a rich bussiness woman he was said to be dating in 2012
was also said to be involved in a sex scandal with actor emeke ike lady in 2007
pics of him below
REFERENCES-
naijagists.com biographyhome.com takemetonaija.com
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Model BEVERLY OSU Full Biography,Life And News
NAME: Osu Ada beverly
DATE OF BIRTH: Sept 27 1992
STATUS: Not Married
OCCUPATION: Model, Video Vixen.
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Beverly Osu hails from DELTA state, She was a student of babcock university studying mass communication, in which she later left the school because of personal issues and now currently enrolled to the NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA studying Mass Com. her discovery of the modelling world was through her cousin she says..
She basically explained bit of her background in an interview read below:
“I attended Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Enugu State. I thought I would be a reverend sister but I abandoned the vision when I dropped out in my fifth year. I finished my secondary education in a secular institution before moving to Babcock University. I could not finish from Babcock because I had some personal issues. Again, I dropped and enrolled at the National Open University..It affected me in a very spiritual way. In as much as I know worldly things, I still fear God and have faith in Him."
Beverly is said to be a young lady with a Rough Past.
She actually Said it herself she did slept with rich men to get money for herself and family.
She was also said to have been physically abused by ex boyfriend rapper 2shotz.
She said popular CHANNEL O presenter Denrele Edun is her Godfather.
CAREER AND LIFE
Beverly Osu is a Nigerian model and video vixen best known as one of the housemates on the eighth season of the reality competition television series Big Brother Africa, in 2013.
She has done works with concept studios, clarion chukwura's clothing line, music hit videos for the likes of "Over killing" by Djinee, "Yansh police" by Timi and Black1, "Boys are not smiling" by Terry d Rapman, "A Woman's needs" by Praiz (mtn project fame), "OLEKU" by Ice Prince and many more.. Beverly also worked for a lingerie company "FRANCIS MOSS". She loves to dance, model, read and socialize.
Osu Ada Beverly represented Nigeria in the Big Brother Africa "The Chase" reality show and was the only housemate all through the big brother shows that has never been nominated for eviction till the last day.
She got into the BBA competition via population CHANNEL O presenter DENRELE EDUN.
During her times in the Bba house she had a lot of controversial issues. Her bathroom nude pic was all over the internet and a video of her was released having sex in the bba house.
She also said in an interview that she is currently aspiring to enter the Nigerian movie industry Nollywoood as an actress.
After leaving the BBA house she has been much more controversial than before, she is always spotted with big celebs in the country and always seen at different entertainment shows and so also music videos. Beverly Osu and southafrican bba housemate Angelo Collins were also in love until they broke up in 2013 but she is currently said to be dating another bba house mate Bimp.
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Awards-
Nigerian top Video Vixen and Dynamix Award Winner 2011 Model of the Year
Endorsement-
She signed an endorsement deal with Prestige Cosmetics Nigeria to help market their brand in 2013 and Beverly Osu Gets Endorsement With Ivie Hair As Brand Ambassador which was said to be worth millions of naira in 2014
SCANDALS AND RUMOURS
She was said to have had sex with two bba housemates with video proves.
Her totally nude shower hour picture also get leaked online in the bba house.
Checkout few of her common online pics below:
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Singer TOPE ALABI Full Biography,Life And News
FULL NAME: Patricia Temitope Alabi
DATE OF BIRTH: 27th October, 1970
OCCUPATION: Singer(Gospel)
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: MARRIED
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
She was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. Her parents are Pa Joseph Akinyele Obayomi and Madam Agnes Kehinde Obayomi. She was the only daughter out of the three children in the family.
She hails from Yewa, Imeko of Ogun State. She obtained her West Africa School Certificate (WAEC) at Oba Akinyele Memorial High School, Bashorun Anlugbua, Ibadan in the year 1986. Thereafter, she proceeded to The Polythecnic , Ibadan where she studied Mass Communication and graduated in the year 1990.
Tope Alabi pursued her educational attainment with all seriousness and dedication it deserves because her parents were disciplinarians of the highest order. Between 1982 to 1984 during her secondary school days and because of her interest in music and drama, Tope Alabi joined the then "Jesters International" ( Jacob, Papilolo & Aderupoko) group at Ibadan, where she got her initial training and experience in drama. She worked briefly with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Ibadan as a correspondent under the supervision of Mr.
Yanju Adegbite. She also worked at NTA Channel 7 Tejuosho (Now NTA Channel 10, Lagos) between 1990 & 1991. She worked with Centrespread Advertising Limited, at Ilupeju area of Lagos and worked with this Company within the year 1991 - 1992; she has worked with Re-Union Nigeria Limited, Gbagada, Lagos.
CAREER AND LIFE
Tope Alabi came back into the Theartre Art profession as she joined the prestigious "Alade Aromire Theartre Group" in 1994. Here, she was able to distinguish herself as a gifted and talented actress and singer.
At Alade Aromire Thearre Group, Tope Alabi was exposed to all the core area of drama and acting profession. She was involved in various film productions, stage drama and most importantly the soundtrack production with which she was well known and considered as an authority in the Nigeria Yoruba Movie industry today. If there is anything Tope Alabi would be ever grateful for while with the Alade Aromire Threatre Group, it's her exposure to and subsequent domination of the Yoruba Movie soundtrack production.
It has been more than a decade that Tope Alabi music
career gained prominence in the contemporary Gospel music industry in Nigeria, what makes her unique is her voice as well as her ability to create several melodies with different traditional and modern beats- Tope Alabi has several Yoruba songs in Makossa, Salsa and hip hop beats.
“Agbelebu” is Tope Alabi latest album launched in 2012 and
just like other albums before now, this one is enjoying
fantastic airplays as well.
Tope Alabi has released a total of 8 albums in one decade,
these include; Ore ti o common {2001}, Agbara Re Ni
{2005}, Angeli Mi {2007}, Kokoro Igbala {2008}, Kabio o si
{2010}, and the most recent is Agbelebu {2012}.
Tope Alabi is educated; she obtained her primary education in Ibadan, South West Nigeria in 1986, and also obtained a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication at the Polytechnic of Ibadan. After graduation, Tope joined the Nigerian Television Authority in Ibadan as a correspondent
in 1990 and has also worked in several theater groups.
Some of the bestselling tope Alabi songs are; E Gbe ga,
Mino L’Oluwa {medley}, Angeli mi, and Olorun Gbangba,
these four songs are the most listened to among Tope’s
songs.
Tope Alabi has been invited by various writers, producers and directors in the Yoruba movie industry to write and perform sound tracks for their various movies, she had to her credit to date, about 350 soundtracks which she had composed for various Yoruba movies. It would be of note to state here that Tope Alabi is the pacesetter of soundtracks in the Yoruba Home Video Industry.
Many tope fans do not know about her husband- Mr Soji Alabi, the Union was solemnized in 1988 and it has
produced 4 children. There are few information about Tope Alabi husband , but some of her children have taken to the footsteps of their mother. It was Tope’s Husband that actually lead her to Jesus in 1988 when there was a revelation that God wanted to use his wife to promote the Gospel through music.
Many kids are referred to as Tope Alabi children because Tope loves kids and she spends a lot of time sharing the world of God and ministering to them through her music.
Tope has performed in several countries of the world which include United states, United Kingdom , and Canada, she is one of the most sought after Gospel musicians in Nigeria
today , she performs in more than half of Christian crusades and functions in the country.
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Has many times won: Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
.ENDORSEMENTS
No Popular Endorsement Deal Yet
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
Was involved in a popular sex scandal in 2013 with her spiritual father "Ajanaku" who is now deceased.. The pastor mentioned a thing about him Tope connecting to sex.. The Gospel artiste quickly denied it though...
She also had a fight With this same pastor before he died which made her and family stop attending the church.
TOPE ALABI AND FAMILY
TOPE AND PROHET AJANAKU
SOURCES: Naij.con,Naijagists.com,Takemetonaija.com
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Rapper SKALES Full Biography,Life And News
FULL NAME: Raoul John Njeng-Njeng
DATE OF BIRTH: 1 April 1991
OCCUPATION: Rapper/Singer
MARITAL STATUS: NOT MARRIED
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Skales, born and raised in Kaduna, is the only child of his family. His stage name is an acronym for "Seek Knowledge Acquire Large Entrepreneurial Skills". He grew up in a Church setting, and became interested in music while at his mother's cassette store. He grew up with his mother, a single parent, who did menial jobs to nurture him. Skales met producers Jeremiah Gyang and Jesse Jagz while attending the University of Jos. Skales left the University of Jos his junior year and attended Lead City University, where he graduated with a degree in Office Management and Technology.
The journey for Skales begun way back in 2000, when he started writing his own songs and honing his rap skills in Kaduna, where he grew up. Between 2007 and 2008, this adventurous young man travelled to Jos as often as he could to work with some of Nigeria’s finest producers - Jeremiah Gyang and Jesse Jagz. In 2008, he entered for the Zain Tru Search competition and emerged as the winner for the North Central region, and then he came to Lagos.
While at the University of Jos, he partook in the Zain Tru Search Competition and won the competition's North Central region. His debut single, "Must Shine", was released to critical acclaim. In a 2013 interview with This Day newspaper, Skales described himself as an entertainer whose music is influence by his surroundings. His 2009 release, "Heading for a Grammy", was inspired by Kanye West's "Jesus Walks". The experiences he was going through at the time helped shape the scope of the song which is an ode to self empowerment.
CAREER AND LIFE
His first single, “Must Shine” enjoyed good airplay early 2009 and made it to the Rhythm FM Top 7 Jamz at 7 in Lagos for some weeks and it was also the ‘Hit Song of the Week’ on Rhythm FM in Jos and Abuja.
Skales signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment after meeting Banky W. in 2009. He released the singles "Mukulu" and "Keresimesi" simultaneously. Both songs were produced by Sarz and released under the outfit. The music video for the latter was produced by Clarence Peters and uploaded onto YouTube on 28 November 2011.
Skales was one of the main acts on E.M.E's debut compilation album, Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). He collaborated with Banky W., Wizkid, Shaydee, Niyola and DJ Xclusive on five ("Baddest Boy", "Get Down Tonight", "Sun Mo Mi", "Ko Mo Le" and "Change") of the album's seven singles.
He also toured with some of the aforementioned acts on the EME US Tour, which kicked off on 4 July 2012 and ended on 2 September 2012. EME acts performed in several different cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington DC and Chicago. Skales supported Wizkid on his tour of London in 2012. On 17 October 2013, Skales performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to the late Fela Kuti.
In February 2014, The Vanguard reported that Skales left Empire Mates Entertainment following the expiration of his four-year recording contract. E.M.E executives felt that they were not getting remunerated for investing in him and refused to renew his contract.
In May 2014, Skales established his own record label, OHK music. The label is home to producer Drey Beatz, and has affiliations with other music personnel within Nigeria. On 6 May 2014, Skales released "Shake Body" as the first single from his upcoming album. The song was produced by Jay Pizzle and its music video was released on 22 July 2014 onto YouTube. Skales promoted the song by announcing the Shake Body video competition.
It was alleged that Skales signed a record deal with Timaya's Dem Mama Records following his departure from E.M.E. In February 2014, Skales debunked the reports and said he didn't sign with Dem Mama Records.
After making lots of waves in Nigeria in 2014 with his hit single Shake Body he later released few singles after that in preparation for his debut album he would release in 2015.
AWARDS ENDORSEMENT
Best Upcoming atiste (Male) at the Nigerian Teens Choice awards 2013
And more..
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
Skales was once said to have been involved in leaking a nude pic of his ex online in 2013
In 2015 skales got involved in a twitter fight with a long time mate and friend due to misunderstanding which caused a lot of buzz online during that period the fight which made them both spat at each other in an unbelievable way, many people believed he did it to promote the album he released in 2015.
Skales with EME Crew..
Skales with girlfriend
Model OLUCHI ONWEAGBA Biography Life And News
FULL NAMES: Oluchi Onweagba
DATE OF BIRTH: August 1, 1980
OCCUPATION: Model/Business Woman
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: MARRIED
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Oluchi is a Nigerian supermodel, Onweagba grew up in the suburbs of Lagos, Nigeria with her two brothers and sisters. She is the daughter of a civil servant father and mother who was a nurse. When Onweagba was 17 years old, she won the"Face Of Africa" contestShe was urged by a family friend to enter into the M-Net"Face of Africa" preliminary screening at the M-Net office in Victoria Island, Lagos.The agency groomed her to be one of Nigeria's entrants for the 1998 competition (now called the Nokia Face of Africa). This despite the fact that, growing up, she had maintained a relative ignorance towards fashionand modeling. With the support of her family and friends, she decided to compete in the inaugural edition of the Face of Africa in 1998. This was the first-ever continent-wide model competition, organized by the South African channel M-Net in collaboration with Elite Model Management.
She won the competition. She was just seventeen years old. Elite Model Management awarded Onweagba a three-year modeling contract.
CAREER AND LIFE
After moving to New York City, where she still lives, Onweagba graced the covers of Italian Vogue, i-D, Pop, ELLE, Untold, and Surface; she also was featured in Nylon, Marie Claire, Allure, and other national editions of Vogue around the world.
She became the face of campaigns for Gianfranco Ferré, Gap, Express, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor, as well as working for Victoria's Secretin print walking for seven consecutive years in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. [6]Onweagba's runway experience has been with John Galliano, Christian Dior, Costume National, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani, amongst others, in London, Milan, Tokyo and Paris. She has worked with such notable photographers as Steven Meisel, Nick Knight, David LaChapelle, and Patrick Demarchelier.
Beyond modeling, she tries to serve as a role model for other aspiring talents in Nigeria, especially young girls. She volunteers her time and her image for such NGOsas LEAP Africa (an entrepreneurship incubator) and NIPRO. She also is continuing her higher education, having studied for an associate's degree in the New York City educational system.
After her three-year contract with Elite expired, she signed with DNA Model Management. A highlight of her career so far was when she was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issuefour times, from 2005 to 2008.
In 2008, she launched a modeling agency in South Africa, OModel Africa, with offices in Johanesburg and recently in Cape Town. The 2008 winner of M-Net Face of Africa, Kate Tachie-Menson, was awarded a US $50,000 modeling contract by OModel Africa.[ citation needed] She is currently the host and head judge of Africa's Next Top Model
In August 2005, Oluchi married her longtime companion, Italian fashion designer Luca Orlandi, and in April 2007, their son Ugochukwu was born. “I worked till I was in my sixth month. But by my last trimester I had gained so much weight, and even more weight after delivery. My mother was so shocked when she came visiting. She could not believe that in my lifetime, I could be that big.”
Oluchi has since launched her own agency, O-Model Management, in Johannesburg, with a second office in Cape Town. Oluchi describes herself as an “entrepreneur at heart” and plans to expand her agency throughout Africa. She shares her passion with African teenagers: “I wanted to do more than the usual charity. I wanted to empower young adult women to make a living at an early age, so they can have a voice of their own even if they do not make it to the Western countries like I did. That is why I created O-Model Africa.”
Oluchi is very vocal about the need for more black models on the catwalks and in magazines.
As her career has taken off, Oluchi has never forgotten her roots and constantly gives back to society. As one of the most high-profile international models of Nigerian origin, she serves as a role model for other aspiring young girls in the West African country. She has volunteered her time and lent her image to NGOs such as LEAP Africa (an entrepreneurship incubator) and NIPRO. “I don’t necessarily have projects per se. I consider myself a global individual with a local heart for Africa. I was born and grew up in Nigeria for 17 years. Whatever I have to contribute to this world [will] only be for Africa.”
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Awards-
Endorsements
Elite Model Management awarded Onweagba a three-year multimillion modeling contract.
also signed an endorsement deal with P&G, a one-year contract as ambassador for South African Tourism, along with $50,000 inprize money.
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
People say she exposes her body and cleavages too much all because she is a model
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Singer KCEE Full Biography,Life And News
FULL NAME: Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwois
DATE OF BIRTH: 18 April 1979
OCCUPATION: Singer,Businessman
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: DIVORCED
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
He was born in Ajegunle, Lagos to a father who is a DJ. Kcee attended Central High school, Isolo; and went on to University Of Nsukka where he graduated with a degree in TheatreArts.
In an interview the star singer mentioned few things about poverty and hustling:
"In Ajegunle there is hustle. You need to fight for yourself. In the ghetto you need to hustle for yourself. My parents tried training me in school, but of course it was beyond that. I saw other young people hustling and I had to join the trend. It is either you hustle or you die in the ghetto and like I said I didn’t want to beg, so I had to hustle for myself and today it’s paying off."
Growing up, Kcee did not plan to become a musician but to become a professional footballer as he played for Julius Berger and Puma football clubs locally.
Music for him started right from when he was in secondary school. Initially, he was playing football but later, he started singing in the church choir. Moreover, his father was a Disc Jockey and he was already listening to a whole lot of music. His musical career took off effectively in 2002 when he emerged winner of Star Quest.
Kcee's rise to fame was when he won the Star Quest talent show in 2002, which he won alongside Precious John. The first payment he earned from music performance was N20,000.
His mother supported him from the start. His father, like most fathers, was hoping he would study hard and become a doctor or lawyer. He was not in support of his career choice at first but when he started bringing money home, he realized that he could actually make money from music. Then, he started supporting and praying for him.
CAREER AND LIFE
Kcee and his longtime partner and friend Presh made an impact in the entertainment industry as a duo for 12years they worked together as music partners which gave then both a few recognition until 2011 when they called for a split both chasing their own career on their own not together anymore.
They met him in a church choir and they were running the choir together after which they both entered for the Star Quest TV reality show together and won the show.
KC Presh signed a deal with Kennis Music(the biggest record label in Nigeria at the time) and made a big debut in 2003, He, alongside Presh, kicked off their own label – KP Records in 2006 after the spell at Kennis They re-launched the label as ‘Blingz Record’, affiliated with Grafton Records in the South around 2008. They went on to release an album under the Blingz Records Imprint-released a new album ‘No Time’ with the lead single ‘Shokori bobo’ in 2008.
After the split, in an interview he said:
"I wouldn’t say my years of being a solo act pays better. I wouldn’t say that. If I say so it’s not going to be too fair because as a group we won Star Quest which took me out of AJ. As a group we made several hits. We made Siopon, Segemende, we made so much money. We made so much fame. We travelled far and wide. But I’m excited because I’ve been able to prove to Nigerians that I can stand as an individual. I’m excited. Each time I remember my journey, it gives me joy."
After the split, the singer and his elder brother, Emeka Okonkwo (also known as E-money) became owners of Five Star Music.
Limpopo was the hit single that brought him to a bigger limelight. One thing about Limpopo is, it’s a sweet music. When he recorded Limpopo, it took him less than 40minutes. When they were done with the beat and the song, he started partying in the studio with his crew. They popped champagne, he gave everybody food and all.
He dropped eight singles before Limpopo. Limpopo was the number eight and it was the sixth video he did. Some came out and some didn’t come out. he has been hustling, he has been working. At a point he had to go look for fund. He ran out of funds.
He wasn’t comfortable. He needed a breakthrough. Sometimes, it is about the individual, it is about your hustle, your dedication, your passion. So him me, this is his life. This is what he love to do. This is what he pray to do every other day. So his success story is about dedication, passion and commitment.
He also said the single Limpopo has proved itself as a good song and for him, one thing he know is Limpopo is one of those successful songs because he remember he has performed in the Villa like four times. And he keeps performing in the Villa for the President and the First Lady for a longtime. He also mentioned he has done wedding for many governors’ children, he has also done big events in and out of the country. It’s amazing. It shows the song is good, people love the song. He did a show in Port-Harcourt, a very big one with some Makossa troupes that came in from different parts of Africa. He did Limpopo twice, everybody was on their feet. They didn’t want him to leave. He did it over and over with his band, it was massive. Even the Makossa troupe, they were all like who are you? They even know the song. When they boarded the flight to Port-Harcourt, they were singing Limpopo and these are people who don’t speak English. And He was like wow! The song has travelled far and wide. When He got on stage, it was a ‘statement’. Every show he does right now the love is massive.
In 2013, Kcee released his next album called 'Take over'. In the same year, he has won several awards like KORA awards, Channel O awards and Hip-hop world awards.
Guest Appearances in his album includes – Wizkid, Flavour, D’Banj, Davido, Don Jazzy, Timaya, Mr. Songz, Skiibii, Phyno
Producers – Black Jersey, Del B, Jo Pee, Soso Sobrekon
Record Label – Five Star Music (2013)
Duration – 1 Hour, 1 minute
Since hitting stardom Kcee has since then bought different cars 12. His fleet of cars includes “Limpopo”
1. 2013 Bentley Continental GT.
2. 2013 Range Rover.
3. 2013 BMW X6.
Kcee was made a brand ambassador for MTN as well as a peace ambassador for African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM).
Kcee was once married to Ijeoma Okonkwo, however the pair split up. Reportedly, now Kcee is dating Nollywood actress Ebube Nwagbo.
His (visible) Tattoos are in his Upper Arms
He has a rose flower, which is a sign of love. Inside the rose, there are two birds which signify freedom. There’s a diamond by the side which stands for riches, and then there is a star, which is a symbol of his image. He had them done in Spain.
| His visible humanitarian gestures in the past year, 2013 spans:
I. He gave out his Hublot wristwatch worth about $3,000 (N450, 000). ‘I love my wrist-watch, but FESTAC, I love you more’
Ii. KCEE awarded a 200 level Law student at University of Lagos, a scholarship covering his first degree studies as well as his masters.
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
2013 City People Awards: Most Popular Song of the year ‘Limpopo’ + Best Collaboration, ‘Give it to me RMX ft. Flavour’
Ii. CAAN Music Awards 2013 – Artiste of the Year – Kcee
And many more...
ENDORSEMENTS
On June 19 2013, He got a multimillion naira endorsement deal with MTN, a telecoms Company.
wWs appointed Peace Ambassador by the First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan for African First Ladies Peace Mission in 2014
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
Was caught kissing rapper phyno which made people claim he was gay, even though most people knows its all a joke afterall.
Was caught in a lie of him saying he was not married which he later cleared the hear on the issue by saying he never said such, as far as the social media knows presently Kcee is divorced
SOURCES: informationng.com,vanguardngr.com,thenationonline.com
Rapper LYNXXX Full Biography,Life And News
NAME: Chukie Edozien
DATE OF BIRTH: November 24th
OCCUPATION: Rapper, Singer, Business Man, Web/App Developer
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Born Chukie Edozien on November 24th is a Nigerian recording artist and CEO of Syndik8 Records. He was born to parents, his dad the former Governor of old Bendel state and the first deputy governor of Delta state, Chief John Edozien. Lynxxx was born into a family of six, him being the last child and only son. He got on the music scene in 2009, after observing and learning the tricks of the trade and dropped his hit single ‘Change Your Parade’ which put him in the spotlight.
Lynxxx attended Corona Primary School, Kings College, Reading University/Hull University UK where he obtained a degree in Business, Economics and Marketing. Alongside being the head of Syndik8 records he used his entrepreneurial skills to start up a denim clothing line called Syndik8 denim. The multi-talented artists is also a Software Developer, Graphics Designer and designed his own website thisislynxxx.com
CAREER AND LIFE
In December 2010 Lynxxx released his debut studio album ‘This is Lynxxx’. The album boasts a rich combination of different musical genres from Urban Hiphop to contemporary RnB and infusions of Funkyhouse. This combination of diverse styles has been fondly dubbed “Jollof music” by Lynxxx i.e. the art of blending various genres to make good music.
In 2010 Lynxxx became the first Nigerian artist to be endorsed by the global brand Pepsi, which set in motion his dream to become a global ambassador for Nigerian music. His endorsement sets him alongside Akon, the fist African artist to be endorsed, as well as Rihanna, Madonna and the late Michael Jackson.Aside from his musical career Lynxxx is also an entrepreneur who has established various lucrative businesses prior to the launch of his musical career. These include his clothing line (Syndik8 Denim), a digital recording studio (Red Room Studio- where various Nigerian artists like Sasha, MI, Ikechukwu etc have recorded), and a media company Happy Teddy Media (HTM) & Syndik8 films.
Media
Lynxxx has also been on the cover of various magazines such as Genevieve magazine, This Day Style, Complete Fashion, Ace magazine, and Mix Magazine.
Lynxxx and friends tour diary Season 1 & 2 – Soundcity tv & onlineL’Espace commercial on TV and online.. and many more.....
Lynxxx coined the term ‘Utunu’ and is responsible for creating the music genre known as Jollof Music. Lynxxx also happened to be the first African brand ambassador for soft drink giant, Pepsi. This isn't his only huge endorsement deal, he also signed a contract with telecoms giant Globacom to be a brand ambassador. His music career has earned him several accolades within and outside the continent; some of them are South-South Music Awards, City People Most Stylish Artiste, FAB Awards and several others.
Lynxxx is a talented artist who is known for his impeccable fashion style. His fashion choices always warrant applause and his sense of style has been noticed and featured on the pages of magazines like Complete Fashion, This Day Style, Red Sheet and Genevieve magazine. Lynxxx won the 2011 FAB Award for most Stylish Male Artist, an award for which Darey, Naeto C and Dbanj were also nominated.
The stylish Lynxxx has been linked to several gorgeous women in the entertainment industry. He has also openly declared his admiration for 'Kedike' crooner, Chidinma, for whom he has severally admitted he has a crush on. He has also expressed a liking for media personality Kemi Adetiba. Then of course there is the unconfirmed story that he was in an intimate relationship with Bajan pop star Rihanna.
In 2014 him and singer Chidinma came public on their romantic relationship after he share a romantic pic of them together.
But singer chidinma later came public saying she cant date an entertainer like her which means they are not dating
In 2014 he was named sexiest man in Nigeria by OK!Nigeria Magazine alongside Genevieve who was also sexiest woman in Nigeria by the Mag.
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Won MTV Africa Music Awards
Lynxxx won the 2011 FABAward for most Stylish Male Artist, anaward
Won Nigeria entertainment awards
ENDORSEMENT-
first Nigerian artist to be endorsed by the global brand Pepsi,
Signed Multimillion Naira endorsement deal with Globacom
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
was rumoured in 2013 to have STABBED CUSTOMER AT NIGHT CLUB IN VI
in which he later debunked
Few pics of him
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Singer OMAWUMI Biography,Life And News
FULL NAME: Omawumi Megbele
DATE OF BIRTH: 13 April 1982
OCCUPATION: Singer,Actress
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: MARRIED!
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Omawumi was born to Chief Dr. Frank and Mrs. Aya Megbele on 13 April 1982.
She attended Nana Primary School during her pupilage, and later attended the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School.
She graduated from Ambrose Alli Universitywith a Law degree. After graduating in 2005, she moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family's law firm called "O.S Megbele & Associates".
She also studied French at Alliance Francaise.
CAREER AND LIFE
Omawumi rose to prominence as a contestant on Idols West Africa. Omawumi, with her strong voice and out-going personality, was voted the 1st runner-up of the competition when it ended in May 2007.
Describing her genre of music as ‘AfroPop’, Omawumi frequently infuses vernacular AKA pidgin English in her lyrics. Perhaps it is a spinoff of growing up in the pidgin capital of the world; Warri, Delta State. Omawumi has graced many-a-stage with top local and international acts including D’Banj, Tuface, P-Square, M.I, Banky W, Sasha, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Carl Thomas, Angie Stone and Donnel Jones.
Her videography includes the albums ‘Wonder Woman’ which contained the hit tracks, ‘Today na Today’ and ‘In the Music.’ ‘Super Woman’ had the chartbuster song which formed my intro into this feature and ‘Bottom Belle.’ The ‘Violence Against Women’ album which featured Eldee and M.I amongst others, and her most recent album ‘Lasso of Truth.’ Various singles complete the talented singer’s videography.
The award-winning, multiple-nominated damsel has contracted some huge endorsement/brand Ambassador deals in recent times. In addition to her representation of Mortein-an insecticide that promises an end to mosquitoes and hence malaria-, she has also joined the league of extraordinary gentlemen and women who are brand ambassadors for telecom giant, Globacom. The good times keep rolling in as she has also bagged the ambassadorial position for online shopping giant; Konga.com.
Omawumi’s talents are multi-faceted as she has starred in theatre performances, musicals and movies. She was cast in the 2009 edition of the V-Monologues (a highly reputed play that reflects the negative issues affecting women in Nigeria), and the musical play ‘OLUROMBI’ amongst other plays. Her first musical movie was ‘Inale’-a Hollywood/Nollywood Bongos Ikwe production, which starred some acting heavyweights Hakeem kae Kazeem, Dede mabiaku, Ini Edo and was directed by ace Director, Jeta Amata. Most recently, she starred in Funke Akindele’s ‘Jenifa’ series; ‘Return of Jenifa’ [May I at this time protest the smearing of my beautiful name by this movie?!].
Moving on; Via her Facebook page, the ‘Today na Today’ crooner is a thorough-bred philanthropist, dedicated to giving aid in and making a difference. She is committed to ‘PROJECT ALERT’; an organization that is committed to advocating for Zero Tolerance for all forms of violence against Women and Young Girls.
Her largesse also extends to Pink Pearl Foundation; A Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness and Treatment Foundation.
In 2014 She finally revealed the man who got her pregnant who later proposed to her and got married to her secretly same year..
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMNTS
Omawumi won the most coveted prize of the Hiphop World Awards (HHWA),
the NextRated Award which comes with a car, and the Best Vocal Performance (Female) in 2009.
She was conferred with the Best R’n’b/Pop Artiste Award and Best Female Music Video in 2010 at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
She was also awarded ‘Best New Artiste’ by the Women in Entertainment and Arts. Vivacity PR. London.
ENDORSEMENT DEALS
She brand ambassador for Globacom, [ 6 ] Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa".
All the deals above worth millions of naira signed by her...
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
She was said to have attacked a Photo Journalist wanting to fight him seriously.
She once said by herself How Her Thighs Popped Out On Stage, even though no real Pics for that online.
See Few Photos Of Her Below
Most Populated Cities In Nigeria 2015
AFTER FEW RESEARCHES AND GATHERINGS ONLINE, T.I.N MAGAZINE HAS COME TO CONCLUDE THE MOST POPULATED CITIES IN NIGERIA AS OF 2015, THE STATS WE PUT HERE IS WHAT MOST OF THESE CITIES CLAIM TO HAVE AS OF 2014/2015. WE NOTICED THE INCREASE IN EACH CITIES SINCE 2006 HAS BEEN MASSIVE, THOUGH NO OFFICIAL POPULATION CENSUS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED SINCE 2006, BUT RECENT ESTIMATES CLAIM THIS IS WHAT THESE CITIES HAVE AS OF THE MOMENT.
TAKE YOUR TIME TO STUDY THE RECENT STATS WE'VE COME TO CONCLUDE. WE HAVE 20 POPULOUS NIGERIAN CITIES FEATURED ON THIS LIST.
1] LAGOS
Lagos has been the most populated city in Nigeria for a longtime, in 2006's population census lagos had 7,682,953 but now The population of Lagos according to the Lagos State Government was 17.5 million, a number disputed by the Nigerian Government and judged unreliable by the National Population Commission of Nigeria. The latest reports estimate the population at 21,642,797, making Lagos the largest city in Africa. Officially lagos is known to be the second fastest-growing city in Africa and the seventh in the world.
2] KANO
Kano is a city in Kano state, which is the second largest city in Nigeria. The Kano urban area covers 137 km2 and comprises six local government areas (LGAs) — Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Tarauni and Nassarawa with a population of 2,163,225 at the 2006 Nigerian census. The metropolitan area covers 499 km2 and comprises eight LGAs — the six mentioned above plus Ungogo and Kumbotso — with a population of 2,828,861 at the 2006 Nigerian census. Following the recent estimates by the state government Kano can be said have increased by almost a milion with 3,626,068.
3] IBADAN
Ibadan is the capital city of Oyo State and the third largest metropolitan area, by population in Nigeria, In 2006 population census the city had up to 1,338,659 has the total population after Lagos and Kano, But as of recent report the city has a population of over 3 million, popualr estimation states Ibadan has 3,500,000 as of 2015 Ibadan is also the largest metropolitan geographical area. At Nigerian independence, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country and the third in Africa after Cairo and Johannesburg.
4] ABUJA
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of Nigeria At the 2006 census, the city of Abuja had a population of 776,298, making it one of the ten most populous cities in Nigeria. Abuja has witnessed a huge influx of people into the city; the growth has led to the emergence of satellite towns such as Karu Urban Area, Suleja, Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Kuje and smaller settlements to which the planned city is sprawling according to recent reports and estimates Abuja population is 3,000,000.
5]PORT HARCOURT
Port Harcourt is the capital of Rivers State, Nigeria. According to the 2006 Nigerian census Port Harcourt has a population of 1,382,592. The state government have not made any public declaration on the city's population as of recent, but different estimates have reported Port Harcourt having close to 2 million with an estimate of 1,947,000 as the total population of the moment.
6]KADUNA
Kaduna is a city and the state capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria, The population of Kaduna was at 760,084 as of the 2006 Nigerian census. But recent estimates claims the city now has 1,652,844 as the total population.
7]OGBOMOSO
Ogbomosho is also another city in Oyo State, the population was approximately 645,000 in 1991; by March 2005, it was estimated at around 1,200,000, but what we've been able to gather to be the city's population presently is 1,500,000.
8]BENIN
Benin City is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. But of recent, what we were able to gather for Benin city is a total population of 1,400,00
9]ABA
Aba is a major urban settlement and commercial center in a region that is surrounded by small villages and towns. As of 2004 Aba had an estimated population of 1,020,900. But recent reports and estimates state the city has a total population of 1,277,300.
10]MAIDUGURI
Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State Nigeria, The city had 618,278 in 1991 census, and has since grown rapidly with a population exceeding a million by 2007 well, as of the moment what we could conclude to be the total population for the city is 1,200,000.
OTHER CITIES AFTER THE TOP TEN ARE
11 Zaria 1,018,827
12 Jos 900,000
13 Ilorin 847,582
14 Enugu 722,664
15 Oyo 620,400
16 Abeokuta 529,700
17 Onitsha 509,500
18 Warri 500,900
19 Sokoto 500,500
20 Okene 444,900
NOTE: RATINGS NOT OFFICIAL, JUST THE RESULT FROM TMTN's RECENT RESEARCH.
Singer TERRY G Full Biography,Life And News
FULL NAMES: Gabriel Oche Amanyi[Terry G]
DATE OF BIRTH: March 17, 1986
OCCUPATION: Singer/dancer/songwriter
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: In A Relationship
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Terry g is the first child of four children born to Lagos based clergy parents, attended Starfield Educational Centre in Lagos but due to financial constraints could not further his education.
Terry was introduced to music by his mother, a choir mistress, who encouraged Terry to join the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Praise Palace, Oko-Oba choir and his time as a chorister enabled Terry to learn the basics of music.
True to his roots, Terry started as a gospel artiste but the lure of financial security made him switch to pop music and the decision seems to have paid off as he has now found fame and fortune through pop music.
After his switch, Terry had his tutelage under one of Nigeria’s star musician, Faze, providing back-up vocals and honing his music skills. He shot to national limelight in 2006 when he was featured on Kemistry’s hit single “Shake”, a song which he also produced, the first sign of his versatility in music.
CAREER AND LIFE
He began as a protege of ex plantashun boi singer, Faze. He was on course to get a deal from Faze’s album label, Independent entertainment before he got
a mega deal from Bluemoon entertainment which he opted for, as an artiste/super beatmaker responsible for many hit tracks on rotation. He released an album which though heavy on the production end but dint make him very successful. He a found little break-out fame when he produced 2 shots’ “In case you never know” featuring Timaya, Terry G has mad love for the reggaeton beat, and has retain that style though he seems to bring his own style strongly on every track.
He has continued to be one of the favourite beatmakers in Nigeria as evidenced from hits he has produced and featured including “Pass me your love” by A.Y.com , “Aye Po Gan” by Illbliss, “One by One” by Side and many more He’s been criticised for producing beats that sound the same but beatmakers with strong personalities like timbaland, pharrell, and scott storch have similar sounding beats.
Make no mistake the guy knows how to make people dance all the time.
When in 2008, he released the hit single “Love You Sexy” off his debut album “Free Me” it was an instant hit due to the beautiful lyrics and classy dancehall beat. His debut album also contained hit songs like “Otipe”, “Shile” and “Ihotu”.
Terry who sings in Pidgin, Yourba and Idoma is adept at playing the guitar and keyboard. His weird but addictive songs are characterized by deep lyrics, unique keyboard sounds and distinctive signature jingles. By the time he produced and featured on 2Shots “In Case You Never Know” and IllBliss “Aye Po Gan”, his credential as a talented songwriter, producer and musician was long established.
His second album titled “Ginjah Ur Swaggah Season 1” was released in late 2009 and contained the monster hit “Free Madness”, a song which cemented Terry’s place in Nigeria music industry. He would later win the “Best Street Hop” award at the 2010 Hip Hop World Awards held in Lagos in May 2010.
Terry G, who is the creator of “Chante Chante” style of music, is one of the most sought after producers and collaborators in Nigeria music and aside from 2Shots and IllBliss, he has produced or featured in songs for the likes of Timaya, Ay.com, Igho, Jamix, Jaywon, Terry tha Rapman, Naeto C and many more.
Though a controversial artiste, Terry has carved a niche for himself in Nigeria music scene thereby cementing his place as one of the top entertainment stars in the country.
He is currently the CEO of TGP RECORDS. TERRY G has done lots of collaborations with lots of artiste. He is nicknamed GINJAH DE GINJAH,SWAGGAH DE SWAGGAH, INTELECTUAL SPIRITUAL MADMAN or THE AKPAKO MASTER He has a crew he calls” HOUSE OF GINJAH”,A crew that already in the industry they are very relevant and one of the amazing thing there is ,his younger brother is part of 'HOUSE OF GINJAH'
CURRENTLY terry G directs his videos under his company TGP-TERRY G PRODUCTIONS and already he has directed more than 7 videos including the trending one called ''See Groove''. and also featured
in our new female music diva Tonto Dikeh's song ''Crazically Fit'' which is making a mad buzz on the internet and was also produced by MR. Akpako Himself TERRY G.
In 2012 He had a son with his girlfriend whom he is still dating as at 2014. He said it in an interview that having a kid changed his lifestyle.
He admits he smokes most times before he performs on stage but he doesn't drink and get drunk.
He was said to have been beaten by Area boys in an eastern state in Nigeria for performing poor on stage.
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Awards
won the Best Street Hop award at the 2010 Hip-hop World Awards.
also won the headies awards in 2012.
and also more...
RUMORS AND SCANDALS
Was declared wanted by the police in nigeria in 2012 some said it was drugs and others said it was fraud.
Was beaten by area boys due to not performing well on stage
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