Friday, November 7, 2014
Sexy And Sassy! Here Are The Queens Of The Nigerian Music Industry
-Kayode Badmus
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In the past, the music industry in this part of the world was simply a men's world with the male folks totally dominating all genres.
However in recent times, female industry players have upped their ante and stepped up their game tactically positing themselves as equal stakeholders in the industry. These days, female musicians are not just contended with female artiste awards as they are equal contenders for the artiste of the year in the various award events in Nigeria and abroad.
BlackBoxNigeria presents the biggest female musicians today who are giving the "boys" a big run for their money...
Tiwa Savage
In the past, the music industry in this part of the world was simply a men's world with the male folks totally dominating all genres.
However in recent times, female industry players have upped their ante and stepped up their game tactically positing themselves as equal stakeholders in the industry. These days, female musicians are not just contended with female artiste awards as they are equal contenders for the artiste of the year in the various award events in Nigeria and abroad.
BlackBoxNigeria presents the biggest female musicians today who are giving the "boys" a big run for their money...
Tiwa Savage
No doubt Tiwatope Savage is not just a top female artiste, she is also one of the most sought after musician in this part of the world right now. Having had a golden experience performing behind some of the most celebrated names in the world, Tiwa returned home prepared and it wasn't surprising that she has remained on top ever since giving the male folks a huge battle for their game. Since the unceremonious exit of Dbanj from Don Jazzy's 'musicville', Tiwa has remained the biggest artiste linked with the Mavins Record boss and she was even rumored to have been instrumental to crooner, Wande Coal's Mavins cessation. Married to her former manager and business partner, news of marriage troubles have not however found its way to affecting the singer's A+ game with superb stage craft second to none.
Seyi Shay: Born Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua in the UK, Seyi Shay no doubt is another industry queen giving the guys a tough play. This diva gave us 'Irawo' and all thought that was it with many thinking this was another "one hit wonder" but alas Shay had other plans. Her reggae tempo smash hit alongside rave of the moment Patoranking and Shay Dee, 'Murda' to put modestly became an infectious track which expectedly went viral. This Etisalat ambassador is simply unpredictable. One minute she is that easy going girl and before one can say 'Goodluck', she transforms into that fierce stage performer with enigmatic dance routines.
Seyi Shay: Born Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua in the UK, Seyi Shay no doubt is another industry queen giving the guys a tough play. This diva gave us 'Irawo' and all thought that was it with many thinking this was another "one hit wonder" but alas Shay had other plans. Her reggae tempo smash hit alongside rave of the moment Patoranking and Shay Dee, 'Murda' to put modestly became an infectious track which expectedly went viral. This Etisalat ambassador is simply unpredictable. One minute she is that easy going girl and before one can say 'Goodluck', she transforms into that fierce stage performer with enigmatic dance routines.
You need to see her perform life!
Waje
Waje
Aituaje Iruobe might have emerged in the industry after a brief stint on a couple of tracks by PSquare but this mother of one has since established herself as a vocalist of repute with her sometimes sonorous and ofcourse lovely vocal delivery. She is reputed to have the best vocal performance in the land which has made her one of the most sought after singers in the country.
Waje's delivery on Mi's 'One Naira' has continued to earn her plaudits while her recently released hit 'Onye' which features Tiwa Savage has remained a fan favorite doubled with the hilarious visuals which has cameo appearances from bad boy Brian Okpara and Waje's bestie, Omawumi.
Omawumi: Ms Megbele came into the industry after emerging runner-up at the 2007 West Africa Idol won by Timi Dakolo. This 32-year old mother of one quickly established herself as one to be taken seriously in the male dominated industry with a release of her first single 'In the music' which was a fans favorite. Her debut album 'Wonder Woman' didn't do badly in the market while her sophomore Lasso of Truth further established the Delta born singer as one to be taking seriously. With jams like 'if you ask me', 'bottom belle' and self titles "Megbele' etc, Omawumi has proven that she sures knows her onions. The singer recently got engaged to the father of her only daughter and marriage bells are expected soon.
Waje's delivery on Mi's 'One Naira' has continued to earn her plaudits while her recently released hit 'Onye' which features Tiwa Savage has remained a fan favorite doubled with the hilarious visuals which has cameo appearances from bad boy Brian Okpara and Waje's bestie, Omawumi.
Omawumi: Ms Megbele came into the industry after emerging runner-up at the 2007 West Africa Idol won by Timi Dakolo. This 32-year old mother of one quickly established herself as one to be taken seriously in the male dominated industry with a release of her first single 'In the music' which was a fans favorite. Her debut album 'Wonder Woman' didn't do badly in the market while her sophomore Lasso of Truth further established the Delta born singer as one to be taking seriously. With jams like 'if you ask me', 'bottom belle' and self titles "Megbele' etc, Omawumi has proven that she sures knows her onions. The singer recently got engaged to the father of her only daughter and marriage bells are expected soon.
Cynthia Morgan: Sultry and controversial, Ms Morgan isn't a push over when it comes to the female gang. She was first observed a few years ago when she featured on indigenous rapper Jhybo's 'Ejo le fe ro' with a unique patois delivery never heard from a female act in Nigeria. She would later get signed unto Jude Okoye's Northside Entertainment. Her single 'Don't break my heart' further established her as a singer to be taken seriously while she has also delivered on several collaborations most recently the female version of the viral 'Shoki' by YBNL signee, Lil_Kesh.
Niyola: Very few people know this but the truth is asides Weird Mc and perhaps Sasha, Niyola is apparently the longest Performing female act in the country. She initially joined Eldee's Trybe Record in the mid 2000s before being signed unto West Side music which had some of the brightest stars of that era including Faze, Freestyle, Lara George etc.
Eniola Akinbo released an album with West Side which wasn't really popular. However, she returned with Banky W's EME last year and has rejuvenated her career as top vocalist of repute. Her E.M.E debut, 'toh bad' remains a huge success while she also recently did a song with label boss Banky titled 'Love to Love' following the success of an earlier released 'Be my lover' by the duo. Niyola's voice is no doubt one of the best in the industry and fans patiently awaits an album. .
Yemi Alade
Millions of music lovers can't stop shaking to the monster hit 'Johnny' but I bet you never knew the singer Yemi Alade is no novice in the industry. Born to a Yoruba father and Igbo mother, Yemi Eberechy Alade first emerged on the music scene after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009.
The talented Yemi released her debut single 'Fimisile' featuring Eldee a few months after receiving good reviews. The 2010 Geography graduate from the University of Lagos has in recent times remained one of the artistes with constant air plays on radio as well as social media followings. Follow up singles like 'Tangerine' and 'Kissing' has also earned the singer additional accolades.
Chidinma
The talented Yemi released her debut single 'Fimisile' featuring Eldee a few months after receiving good reviews. The 2010 Geography graduate from the University of Lagos has in recent times remained one of the artistes with constant air plays on radio as well as social media followings. Follow up singles like 'Tangerine' and 'Kissing' has also earned the singer additional accolades.
Chidinma
Ms Kedike no doubt is another Nigerian queen who have remained consistent since she was crowned the first female winner of the West African Project fame. From her debut single 'Jankoliko' featuring Sound Sultan to 'Kedike' which further established her as an act to be taken seriously, Chidinma has proven that she is not ready to be pushed to the background.
Her track 'Emi ni baller' which features label mate, Suspect and it's remix done with Wizkid remains a fan favorite in the country. Chidinma has been nominated and have won several awards in the country and outside including the 2012 Kora Award as 'Best Female Artiste Of the Year'. She was also recently featured on the female remix of the infectious 'Shoki' by Lil_Kesh.
Worthy of note however are other female raves of the moment including enigmatic Eva, Saeon and Mo'Chedah who recently made a grand return with 'Destinabari' featuring Phyno.
Her track 'Emi ni baller' which features label mate, Suspect and it's remix done with Wizkid remains a fan favorite in the country. Chidinma has been nominated and have won several awards in the country and outside including the 2012 Kora Award as 'Best Female Artiste Of the Year'. She was also recently featured on the female remix of the infectious 'Shoki' by Lil_Kesh.
Worthy of note however are other female raves of the moment including enigmatic Eva, Saeon and Mo'Chedah who recently made a grand return with 'Destinabari' featuring Phyno.
APC,PDP Clash Leaves Many Injured, Properties Destroyed
Clash between the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party members ended with at least 12 people injured and eight vehicles vandalised on Thursday in Nasarawa State.
According to the Punch, the incident was provoked by the attack on one of the governorship aspirants in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Yusus Agabis' car in convoy who was heading to the PDP secretariat at about 1pm on Thursday.
A group of ardent PDP supporters immediately pounced on a vehicle belonging to the APC and a massive fight broke out. It was gathered that at least 12 people sustained sustained varying degrees of injuries and eight vehicles were vandalised.
The situation, that lasted for several hours, led to a heavy traffic on the Jos-Makurdi road, leaving commuters, travelling through Lafia to Makurdi, Enugu, Kano, Kaduna and Federal Capital Territory, stranded for hours.
One of the vexed passengers, Musa Haruna, who stuck in a traffic jam as well as others, wondered how hoodlums could take the law into their hands in the name of political rallies.
According to the Punch, the incident was provoked by the attack on one of the governorship aspirants in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Yusus Agabis' car in convoy who was heading to the PDP secretariat at about 1pm on Thursday.
A group of ardent PDP supporters immediately pounced on a vehicle belonging to the APC and a massive fight broke out. It was gathered that at least 12 people sustained sustained varying degrees of injuries and eight vehicles were vandalised.
The situation, that lasted for several hours, led to a heavy traffic on the Jos-Makurdi road, leaving commuters, travelling through Lafia to Makurdi, Enugu, Kano, Kaduna and Federal Capital Territory, stranded for hours.
One of the vexed passengers, Musa Haruna, who stuck in a traffic jam as well as others, wondered how hoodlums could take the law into their hands in the name of political rallies.
SAD! Fresh Blast In Bauchi Kills Many As They Queue To Collect Salary
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A bomb explosion occurred this morning November 7th at a First Bank building located in Azare, Bauchi state.
Eye witnesses say the targets were people collecting their salaries. Many people are feared dead.
Eye witnesses say the targets were people collecting their salaries. Many people are feared dead.
Those killed were mainly people who were on a queue to withdraw money from an Automated Teller Machine.
Tuface Buries Father In Hometown
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The remains of Chief Michael Agbo Idibia, father of music legend, Tuface Idibia has finally returned to his country home of Amufu Ejeba community in Enumoga Ehaje, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State.
Remains of chief Idibia was conveyed in an ambulance with registration number Abuja CT 191 A10.
Interestingly, when the internationally acclaimed star, Tuface alighted from the SUV, the chant of Tubaba, Uja, Ino, Tuface rented the air from his kinsmen and old boys.
Tuface was immediately ushered into a waiting room from the hands of his brethren by the security men.
Remains of chief Idibia was conveyed in an ambulance with registration number Abuja CT 191 A10.
Interestingly, when the internationally acclaimed star, Tuface alighted from the SUV, the chant of Tubaba, Uja, Ino, Tuface rented the air from his kinsmen and old boys.
Tuface was immediately ushered into a waiting room from the hands of his brethren by the security men.
WOW! Wizkid's 3rd Album Ready Weeks After Release Of Sophomore
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Weeks after dropping his second Album; Joy, Wizkid says he is done with the 3rd which would drop soon..
His contract with EME reportedly demands he drops three albums and he has dropped two….if that's the case, it appears he's trying to rush through his contract with the label ….
His contract with EME reportedly demands he drops three albums and he has dropped two….if that's the case, it appears he's trying to rush through his contract with the label ….
Burkina Faso Revolt: Not Yet Uhuru As Army Refuses To Quit
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| Lt Col Zida was previously second in command of the presidential guard |
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Burkina Faso's interim leader has dismissed the African Union's imposition of a two-week deadline to hand power to civilians.
They have agreed to hold elections next year but not on an interim leader.
The military took power after President Blaise Compaore was forced to quit last week amid mass protests.
The West African regional body Ecowas has appointed Senegalese President Macky Sall to leads its mediation efforts in Burkina Faso.
He was one of three leaders who travelled to the capital, Ouagadougou, on Wednesday for the talks, which led to the one-year transition agreement.
The talks are continuing as the various parties attempt to agree on a civilian interim leader.
Some opposition parties do not want Mr Compaore's former governing party to be involved in the discussions.
Col Zida has agreed to hand over power to civilians but late on Thursday said he was not concerned by the African Union deadline.
"We have waited on the African Union in moments when it should have shown its fraternity and its friendship but instead was not there," he said.
"It's unfortunate but it's not too late."
Sanctions danger
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has said he thought the threat of sanctions would be avoided.
"I am certain that we will not reach the stage where the international community will have to impose sanctions," the AP news agency quotes him as saying.
The AU sanctions could include suspension of Burkina Faso's AU membership and a travel ban on military officials. The AU's Peace and Security Council is expected to meet again later this month to discuss the crisis.
Under Burkina Faso's constitution, the head of the National Assembly should take office if the president resigns.
However, Col Zida was previously second in command of the presidential guard.
Mr Compaore first seized power in a coup in 1987, and went on to win four disputed elections.
The protests were triggered by his plan to amend the constitution so that he could run for office again in elections next year.
After resigning, Mr Compaore fled to neighbouring Ivory Coast.
Credit: BBC
Stop misleading Lagosians– PDP warns Fashola
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State chapter has accused Governor Babatunde Fashola of misleading Lagosians about the duty of the federal task force.
PDP in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Taofik Gani, said the governor was wrong to have informed Lagosians to resist officials of the task force.
The PDP said the governor was vying for the Vice Presidency seat and was only trying to impress the leadership of his party, the All Progressives Congress, by launching a verbal assault on the PDP.
He said, "The Lagos State PDP has come out to swiftly deny the existence of the federal task force for the purpose of election. We maintain that the governor's information on the innocent Nigerians is not only empty but laughable and has thus reduced the governor's office to a 'comic relief'.
"Fashola is currently agitated and restless in office because of his over ambition to be the Vice President of Nigeria, a wish now strongly threatened by an opposition group within the APC.
"The attempt to be relevant and be in the media for the stated inordinate ambition has influenced the governor's recent contributions to national issues in a negative way. We, therefore, counsel the governor to pursue his political ambition without blackmailing the PDP or the Federal Government but to maintain the level of decorum worthy of the office."
The party said the APC was only jittery because its time was almost up as Lagosians would vote it out next year.
"The domineering era of Lagos APC has come and gone in the state. We advise the chapter to get its information verified and cogent in order to desist from being a party of mockery", the PDP said.
PDP in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Taofik Gani, said the governor was wrong to have informed Lagosians to resist officials of the task force.
The PDP said the governor was vying for the Vice Presidency seat and was only trying to impress the leadership of his party, the All Progressives Congress, by launching a verbal assault on the PDP.
He said, "The Lagos State PDP has come out to swiftly deny the existence of the federal task force for the purpose of election. We maintain that the governor's information on the innocent Nigerians is not only empty but laughable and has thus reduced the governor's office to a 'comic relief'.
"Fashola is currently agitated and restless in office because of his over ambition to be the Vice President of Nigeria, a wish now strongly threatened by an opposition group within the APC.
"The attempt to be relevant and be in the media for the stated inordinate ambition has influenced the governor's recent contributions to national issues in a negative way. We, therefore, counsel the governor to pursue his political ambition without blackmailing the PDP or the Federal Government but to maintain the level of decorum worthy of the office."
The party said the APC was only jittery because its time was almost up as Lagosians would vote it out next year.
"The domineering era of Lagos APC has come and gone in the state. We advise the chapter to get its information verified and cogent in order to desist from being a party of mockery", the PDP said.
Occult? See What Singer; Kcee Is Up To
We stumbled upon this picture with pop star Kcee light candles in appears to be an occult portrait!
Wizkid Named MTV Base ‘Artist Of The Month’
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Wizkid has definitely had a good year. In 2014 Wizkid released his sophomore album 'Ayo', renewed a number of endorsements and revealed his very own record label – Star Boy.
He also recently landed an exciting new management deal with Disturbing London that will help to raise his profile and expose him to an even broader audience in the UK and Europe.
Still bouncing off the euphoria of his new album, MTV Base has decided to make Wizkid their 'Artist of the Month' for November and in a bid to celebrate Wizkid they will be backing Wizkid with a month of programmes dedicated to his rise and rise.
Throughout the month of November programming featuring Wizkid will feature on MTV Base, highlights include:
A Day In The Life: Wizkid (19:00 CAT, Thursday 6 November) – exclusive footage from Wizkid's London tour and show as well as a host of never before seen footage including Wizkid's son singing!
The Truth: Wizkid (19:00 CAT, Thursday 13 November) – Wiz gets a step closer to his fans as he answers their questions submitted via social media. This is the only show where you will see Wizkid tell The Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but The Truth….
Videography (19:00 CAT, Thursday 20 November) – Take a walk down memory lane with Wizkid's personal videography as he countdowns five of his biggest videos to date.
And, of course, favourite Wizkid hits such as "Show You The Money", "In My Bed", "On Top Of Your Matter", "Caro", "Bombay", and a host of other hits will be on high rotation on MTV Base, supported by short programming inserts like "Spotlight", where they delve into Wiz's meteoric career, and "Top 5 Tips To Be A Starboy".
He also recently landed an exciting new management deal with Disturbing London that will help to raise his profile and expose him to an even broader audience in the UK and Europe.
Still bouncing off the euphoria of his new album, MTV Base has decided to make Wizkid their 'Artist of the Month' for November and in a bid to celebrate Wizkid they will be backing Wizkid with a month of programmes dedicated to his rise and rise.
Throughout the month of November programming featuring Wizkid will feature on MTV Base, highlights include:
A Day In The Life: Wizkid (19:00 CAT, Thursday 6 November) – exclusive footage from Wizkid's London tour and show as well as a host of never before seen footage including Wizkid's son singing!
The Truth: Wizkid (19:00 CAT, Thursday 13 November) – Wiz gets a step closer to his fans as he answers their questions submitted via social media. This is the only show where you will see Wizkid tell The Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but The Truth….
Videography (19:00 CAT, Thursday 20 November) – Take a walk down memory lane with Wizkid's personal videography as he countdowns five of his biggest videos to date.
And, of course, favourite Wizkid hits such as "Show You The Money", "In My Bed", "On Top Of Your Matter", "Caro", "Bombay", and a host of other hits will be on high rotation on MTV Base, supported by short programming inserts like "Spotlight", where they delve into Wiz's meteoric career, and "Top 5 Tips To Be A Starboy".
Ahmed Musa, Enyeama Short-Listed For African Player Of The Year
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Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and CSKA Moscow winger Ahmed Musa made the 25 players list for the 2014 Glo-CAF African Player of The Year award announced by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday in Cairo.
The Glo-CAF Awards is scheduled for Lagos on January 8, 2015.
Twenty-five players were nominated for the African Player of the Year category, and they include
African Player of the Year Nominees:
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Nigeria)
Vincent Enyeama (Lille, Nigeria)
Asamoah Gyan (Al-Ain, Ghana)
Kwadwo Asamoah (Juventus, Ghana)
Dame N'doye (Lokomotiv Moscow, Senegal)
Sadio Mané (Southampton, Senegal)
Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham, Togo)
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Schalke 04, Cameroun)
Stephane Mbia (Sevilla, Cameroun)
Vincent Aboubakar (Porto, Cameroun)
Yao Kouassi Gervais 'Gervinho' (AS Roma, Cote d'Ivoire)
Wilfred Bony (Swansea, Cote d'Ivoire)
Yaya Toure (Manchester City, Cote d'Ivoire)
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Ferdjani Sassi (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Islam Slimani (Sporting Lisbon, Algeria)
Raïs M'Bolhi (Philadelphia Union, Algeria)
Sofiane Feghouli (Valencia, Algeria) Yacine Brahimi (Porto, Algeria)
Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace, DR Congo)
Thulani Serero (Ajax, South Africa)
Seydou Keita (AS Roma, Mali)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund, Gabon)
Mohamed El Neny (Basel, Egypt).
African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) Nominees:
Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
Bernard Parker (Kaizer Chiefs, SA)
Bongani Ndulula (Amazulu, SA)
late Senso Meyiwa (Orlando Pirates, SA)
Amr Gamal (Al Ahly, Egypt)
Akram Djahnit (ES Setif, Algeria)
El Hedi Belamieri (ES Setif, Algeria)
Fakhereddine Ben Youssef (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia )
Ferdjani Sassi (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Firmin Mubel Ndombe (As Vita, DR Congo)
Jean Kasusula (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
Kader Bidimbou (AC Leopards, DR Congo)
Lema Mabidi (As Vita, DR Congo)
Geoffrey Massa (Pretoria University, Uganda)
Mudathir Al Taieb (Al Hilal, Sudan)
Roger Assalé (Sewe Sport, Cote d'Ivoire)
Solomon Asante (TP Mazembe, Ghana)
Souleymane Moussa (Coton Sport, Cameroun )
Yunus Sentamu (AS Vita, Uganda).
The winners of the two categories will be decided by votes from the Head Coaches and Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF.
The Glo- CAF Awards Gala will take place on January 8, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Ivorian Yaya Toure was crowned African Player of the Year for the past three years, whilst Mohamed Aboutreika of Egypt was named African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) last year.
The Glo-CAF Awards is scheduled for Lagos on January 8, 2015.
Twenty-five players were nominated for the African Player of the Year category, and they include
African Player of the Year Nominees:
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Nigeria)
Vincent Enyeama (Lille, Nigeria)
Asamoah Gyan (Al-Ain, Ghana)
Kwadwo Asamoah (Juventus, Ghana)
Dame N'doye (Lokomotiv Moscow, Senegal)
Sadio Mané (Southampton, Senegal)
Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham, Togo)
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Schalke 04, Cameroun)
Stephane Mbia (Sevilla, Cameroun)
Vincent Aboubakar (Porto, Cameroun)
Yao Kouassi Gervais 'Gervinho' (AS Roma, Cote d'Ivoire)
Wilfred Bony (Swansea, Cote d'Ivoire)
Yaya Toure (Manchester City, Cote d'Ivoire)
Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Ferdjani Sassi (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Islam Slimani (Sporting Lisbon, Algeria)
Raïs M'Bolhi (Philadelphia Union, Algeria)
Sofiane Feghouli (Valencia, Algeria) Yacine Brahimi (Porto, Algeria)
Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace, DR Congo)
Thulani Serero (Ajax, South Africa)
Seydou Keita (AS Roma, Mali)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund, Gabon)
Mohamed El Neny (Basel, Egypt).
African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) Nominees:
Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
Bernard Parker (Kaizer Chiefs, SA)
Bongani Ndulula (Amazulu, SA)
late Senso Meyiwa (Orlando Pirates, SA)
Amr Gamal (Al Ahly, Egypt)
Akram Djahnit (ES Setif, Algeria)
El Hedi Belamieri (ES Setif, Algeria)
Fakhereddine Ben Youssef (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia )
Ferdjani Sassi (CS Sfaxien, Tunisia)
Firmin Mubel Ndombe (As Vita, DR Congo)
Jean Kasusula (TP Mazembe, DR Congo)
Kader Bidimbou (AC Leopards, DR Congo)
Lema Mabidi (As Vita, DR Congo)
Geoffrey Massa (Pretoria University, Uganda)
Mudathir Al Taieb (Al Hilal, Sudan)
Roger Assalé (Sewe Sport, Cote d'Ivoire)
Solomon Asante (TP Mazembe, Ghana)
Souleymane Moussa (Coton Sport, Cameroun )
Yunus Sentamu (AS Vita, Uganda).
The winners of the two categories will be decided by votes from the Head Coaches and Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF.
The Glo- CAF Awards Gala will take place on January 8, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Ivorian Yaya Toure was crowned African Player of the Year for the past three years, whilst Mohamed Aboutreika of Egypt was named African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) last year.
"I Am Very Proud Of Titi" -Atiku Gushes Over Wife
Former vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a happy man. This time it isn't because of his achievement or because some party officials has promised him the APC Presidential ticket, rather he is quite elated with the achievement of his wife Mrs. Titi Atiku.
The Turaki Adamawa took to Facebook thursday evening to celebrate his wife posting pictures of them together with an emotional and powerful caption..."I am very proud of Titi and the work she has done over the years to empower women and girls all over Nigeria."
The former vice President had earlier in the day presented a speech titled "Protecting the rights of Nigerian women and girl-child amidst insecurity" at the public presentation of the book "Re-thinking the Legal Framework for rights of Women & Girl-Child in Nigeria" in honor of his wife, Mrs. Titi Abubakar.
Mrs. Abubakar is the founder and Chairperson of Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication
Foundation(WOTCLEF).
Guess Who Is Back! Seun Kuti Returns After World Tour
Crowned prince of Afrobeat and enigmatic performer Seun Kuti is back after a hectic schedule which saw him grace several stages across Europe, South America and Africa.
Seun who left the country months ago began his tour with a special appearance at the Le Monde Festival in Paris. The musical tour also saw the proud son of legendary music icon Fela! perform in Denmark, Sweeden, Argentina, Brazil, Columbi, Belgium, Germany, Italy etc.
In a chat with BBN earlier in the week, Seun Kuti's manager revealed that the musician and multi instrumentalist would "return to the country by the end of the week."
The IMF singer also released a music video recently titled; 'Africa Smoke' featuring Blitz the Ambassador.
Seun Kuti remains a popular celebrity on social media especially due to his views and critical analysis of issues which has further endeared him to many.
60-Year Old Man Killed During Fight With Neighbor Over Wife
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A 50-year-old man, Sunday Orochendo, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for allegedly killing his neighbor, Rafel Ngbobile, 60, during a fight.
It was gathered that the incident which occurred on Saturday, November 1, at their 30, Magbesa Street residence in Kirikiri Town, Lagos, started when the deceased had a quarrel with the suspect's wife over a yet-to-be ascertained reason.
Sources disclosed that the wife of the suspect, who is currently on the run, had contacted her husband, who was not at home at the time of the quarrel, on phone and reported the matter to him.
It was gathered that the husband, on his return, confronted the deceased and an argument ensued between both men.
An eyewitness further disclosed that the argument soon degenerated into a fight and Orochendo was alleged to have pushed Ngbobile, who slumped and died.
The eyewitness added that the suspect's wife reportedly fled with her children, when she learned of Ngbobile's death.
Lagos State Police Command spokesman, Ken Nwosu, while confirming the report, said policemen from Kirikiri Police Division had apprehended Orochendo, while Ngbobile was taken to a private hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
Nwosu added that the case had been transferred to the Homicide section at the State Criminal Investigations Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, for further investigations.
Vanguard
A 50-year-old man, Sunday Orochendo, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for allegedly killing his neighbor, Rafel Ngbobile, 60, during a fight.
It was gathered that the incident which occurred on Saturday, November 1, at their 30, Magbesa Street residence in Kirikiri Town, Lagos, started when the deceased had a quarrel with the suspect's wife over a yet-to-be ascertained reason.
Sources disclosed that the wife of the suspect, who is currently on the run, had contacted her husband, who was not at home at the time of the quarrel, on phone and reported the matter to him.
It was gathered that the husband, on his return, confronted the deceased and an argument ensued between both men.
An eyewitness further disclosed that the argument soon degenerated into a fight and Orochendo was alleged to have pushed Ngbobile, who slumped and died.
The eyewitness added that the suspect's wife reportedly fled with her children, when she learned of Ngbobile's death.
Lagos State Police Command spokesman, Ken Nwosu, while confirming the report, said policemen from Kirikiri Police Division had apprehended Orochendo, while Ngbobile was taken to a private hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
Nwosu added that the case had been transferred to the Homicide section at the State Criminal Investigations Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, for further investigations.
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TAKEN! Nollywood Fine Boy, OC. Ukeje Finally Walks Down The Aisle
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One of Nigeria's most talented thespians, Okechukwu Ukeje is finally quitting bachelorhood as he would be walking down the aisle with his Canadian-based fiancée this weekend.
OC and Ibukun Togonu has been dating for quite a while now and has finally decided to take it to the next pedestrian with a traditional wedding holding on Saturday, November 8, 2014 and this is to be followed by the white wedding scheduled to hold at Hoares Memorial Methodist Cathedral in Yaba, Lagos.
OC recently featured in the highly rated 'Half Of a Yellow Sun' which featured an array of top international actors. He came into prominence in 2006 after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office acting reality show.
One of Nigeria's most talented thespians, Okechukwu Ukeje is finally quitting bachelorhood as he would be walking down the aisle with his Canadian-based fiancée this weekend.
OC and Ibukun Togonu has been dating for quite a while now and has finally decided to take it to the next pedestrian with a traditional wedding holding on Saturday, November 8, 2014 and this is to be followed by the white wedding scheduled to hold at Hoares Memorial Methodist Cathedral in Yaba, Lagos.
OC recently featured in the highly rated 'Half Of a Yellow Sun' which featured an array of top international actors. He came into prominence in 2006 after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office acting reality show.
DPO Arrested In Lagos For Raping Lady In His Office
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A Superintendent of Police; Oladipo Afolayan who is the Divisional Police Officer of Magodo Police Post has been arrested for raping a lady in his office.
Afolayan, it was alleged raped a female suspect who he had brought to his office during the cause of investigating a case. It was gathered that following a report by the victim, Afolayan was arrested and brought before the Commissioner of Police, Cornelius Aderanti.
The rape issue is coming only a few months after another randy Lagos DPO, Mr. Adekunle Awe, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman, Idowu Akinwunmi, in his office at the Onikan Police Division.
Afolayan has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
A Superintendent of Police; Oladipo Afolayan who is the Divisional Police Officer of Magodo Police Post has been arrested for raping a lady in his office.
Afolayan, it was alleged raped a female suspect who he had brought to his office during the cause of investigating a case. It was gathered that following a report by the victim, Afolayan was arrested and brought before the Commissioner of Police, Cornelius Aderanti.
The rape issue is coming only a few months after another randy Lagos DPO, Mr. Adekunle Awe, was arrested for allegedly raping a woman, Idowu Akinwunmi, in his office at the Onikan Police Division.
Afolayan has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
Dangote Emerges Africa's 2nd Most Powerful Person As GEJ, Others Gets Ignored
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Dangote makes the list of the 72 most powerful people on the planet emerging the 2nd in Africa as Nigerian President; Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, his South African counterpart; Jacob Zuma and other powerful heads of state in Africa are left out.
NIGERIAN business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as Africa's richest man with a $25 billion net worth.
He has held that position for the fourth successive year.
Globally, the influential Forbes Magazine rates him on the list of 25 richest people in the world.
Dangote is ranked 23 up 43rd among the 100 richest persons in the world.
From ranking 334 in 2008, Dangote has risen above his peers and superiors to emerge not just as the richest African but also the first black man to be on the top 25 billionaires club.
Aliko Dangote was also ranked as the 2nd most powerful African making him one of the only two Africans on the recently released list World most powerful people. He is placed at number 68th behind Egyptians President; Abdel Fattah El-Sisi who is ranked 51st on the Power list. No other African is on the list which has Russian President; Putin as number one followed by Barrack Obama of America.
With interest in cement, sugar and flour, Africa's richest man also has extended investments in oil, rice etc. He was also recently quoted to have started a process of establishing a cola mine in Tanzania. His humanitarian gestures has also established him across the African region with a recent huge monetary pledge to help fight Ebola in the west African country of Liberia.
CRITICIZE ME WITHOUT FEAR,FAYOSE TELLS JOURNALISTS
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Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday asked journalists practicing in the state to criticize his government without fear or favour.
He spoke in Ado-Ekiti through his Special Assistant on Information, Mr. Lanre Ogunsuyi, on the election of new officers of the State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists.
He spoke in Ado-Ekiti through his Special Assistant on Information, Mr. Lanre Ogunsuyi, on the election of new officers of the State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists.
It would be recalled that Mr. Fayose has not always had a good press as the media has continually bashed him following his controversial removal from office 8 years ago.
He was recently inaugurated as the new Governor of Ekiti state for another four years and has promised he was not a changed person.
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