Eldee's facial bumps cause fight in Hakym The Dream’s Scoobi Doo video

THE video shoot of Hakym The Dream’s new video Scoobi Doo that featured rap sensation Eldee and Karen Igho, winner of the last edition of the Big Brother Afcrica show in a cameo appearance may have started gathering ontroversy even before its planned release on November 1. The video is being released on Serengeti Music.

What went down on location of the shoot has pitched music video director, Clarence Peters and Eldee against each other. They reportedly do not see eye to eye anymore after the incident. Everything was fine on that fateful day as revealed by a source present at the location. Karen came very early to set. She arrived at 10am, Eldee was billed to show up by 3pm and when he did, Clarence shot his part quickly because he had said earlier that he was busy with the Hennessy Artistry Show.

Eldee finished his part in two hours and left. Karen who had only done her first few scenes by then began to act up, saying she's has to go because she came early and she “is a star too”, and Clarence was not treating her like one. She consequently took off her costumes and walked off the set but was later persuaded to come back by her friends to finish the shoot.

The Tsunami later came when Clarence was editing the video after the successful shoot. Hakym and his team were pleased with Clarence's work, but Eldee saw the first cut and said he didn't like some part of his verse because according to him, the bumps on his face were too conspicuous. He said he was trying hard to protect his (fine boy) image, so to him, its better Clarence uses only one shot than allow his bumpy jaw to show. He blew his tops saying Clarence should know better as he is a director. “You are supposed to cover it (bumps) with make up or take a less tight shot,” he fumed.

Clarence took him up too accusing the rap star of always picking holes in almost everything and, that he is not supposed to complain because it is not his video. “If the owners of the video are satisfied, then I have no business with Eldee,” he retorted. The director was over heard by a source telling whoever cares to listen that Eldee has other videos where his bumps showed yet he didn't complain. He said he has no power to change Eldee’s skin texture and the rapper should make do with the job as it is, as he cannot use computer to change Eldee's skin and “besides I have just a few shots of Eldee that doesn't have the bumps, he is not going to make my video boring and jeopardize my work because Eldee has bumps,” he fumed.

The source fingered ego as the root cause of this tussle between the two talented young men. He revealed that the duo may have had a run in before the Hakym The Dream’s video as they were exuding so much negative vibes against each other because Clarence vowed never to do any alteration on the video. He was however prevailed upon by friends and he turned the shot that showed Eldee’s bumps into multiple shots to reduce the focus on artiste’s face.

So watch out for Eldee’s bumps in Hakym The Dream’s Scoobi Doo video.

Court orders NDLEA to produce Baba Suwe Featured

A Lagos High Court, in Ikeja, on Wednesday ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to produce Nollywood actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, in court on Tuesday, to allay the fears of his family members over his state of health.

Omidina on Friday, sued the NDLEA, demanding N100m from the agency for allegedly violating his fundamental human rights. He contended that the anti-drug body violated his right by keeping him in its custody for more than the constitutionally-allowed 24 hours since October 12.

Justice Yetunde Idowu ordered the NDLEA to produce Omidina “physically in court” on Tuesday following an application by his counsel, Mr. Bamidele Aturu. Idowu said the actor’s physical presence in court would allay the apprehension of both his family and the public over his state of health and his safety in the NDLEA custody.

The NDLEA, represented by its Director, Prosecution and Legal Services, Mr. Femi Oloruntoba, acceded to the prayer seeking that Baba Suwe be produced in court at the next adjourned date. Oloruntoba however, raised concern about the security challenges likely to be introduced by the crowd which Baba Suwe’s presence in court might attract.

But Idowu, dismissed any fear concerning security, saying “we have to consider the mind of the family.” She assured that measures would be put in place to ensure security by keeping such a crowd away from the court premises

TUFACE IDIBIA OPENS UP ON THE SUCESS STORY OF HIS HIT TRACK AFRICAN QUEEN + WHY HE LEFT KENNIS MUSIC


Every artiste has a defining song.For Nigeria’s hip-pop king Tuface whose real name is Innocent Idibia,global recognition and artistic success came by the way of African Queen, a love song in praise of the beauty of the African woman. Tuface might have meant African Queen for a particular woman but today,he is entangled in a love triangle involving not less than three African Queens who have given him five children. It is not a situation that Tuface finds funny but he cannot help it.

In a recent interview,Tuface opens up on Nigerian Hip-pop,why he left Kennis Music and the success story of his song African Queen. He said; African Queen is one of the most successful songs outside Africa so far.

I can say it was a song that really made me as an artiste. It was written by me and Blackface. It was just a desire to do a love song to show respect and love for the African woman.That’s how it came up. We wrote the lyrics and melody together. I and Blackface wrote the first and second verse. But I wrote the last part of it which says: ”you know what I am feeling in my soul.” He is not claiming he owns the song.He is not claiming he wrote the song only by himself.

People are just trying to be mischievous by saying that Blackface owned that song. That’s just all. He has the right to the song as well, so I was not surprised he did his own version. Plantation Boys is not totally dead.I believe one day we are still going to come together as a group.It’s still going to happen.We are still going to come together in future.We have done it before,we are still going to do it again.

After Face to Face,the next album was Grass to Grace.There you found me singing a chorus line: Hey brother hey…. As you see me so…” It was also a success.It was huge. From there I left Kenny’s Music to start Hypertek Entertainment,my own label. I had to grow.I am not going to be under a label forever. I had to grow on my own as well. My contract expired and I had to go.

Kenny knew I had this Hypertek thing on my mind and he encouraged me and that’s what I am doing. Hypertek is owned by a guy and a guy. I am the CEO of Hypertek Entertainment.And I am the only artiste on my label for now.But it’s more like an entertainment company for now.

We do shows,we do events,we produce events,we produce end-of-year parties.In the the beginning,I was not ready for the record label aspect. But now I am ready.I am about to sign some new artistes on the label. People talk about Kenny’s Music buying me this and that while I was on that label.

Yes,It’s true but one thing most artistes don’t understand about a record label is that they buy you house, they buy you a car but it’s all debt.You are still going to pay back. For me,I didn’t do that kind of thing. I Just wanted to work,my money is my money. They fulfill their contract,I fulfill mine.And that’s it.Everything I owned under Kenny’s Music,I actually paid for it. I owned it.

Asked about Nigerian hip-pop,he said When it comes to Nigerian music of today, I am just going to call two names,because I don’t want to involve myself in controversy.If I start reeling names,I would offend a lot of people who would expect me to name them as among my favourites.But I am just going to call two names.Asha and MI.MI is amazing.

He is deep,intellectually talented.He is got it all.I first met MI at one show and I said Wow! Who is this guy? And that was it.He is going to go really far.It is not for me to discuss the originality of his rap. These days,when you start talking about originality,you can’t really lay claim to any original thing.Everything has already been done.But what I can say is that he is talented.He knows his onions.

He’s intelligent.Same with Asha.She is not forcing it.She does it effortlessly.And then she has depth. She doesn’t just want to sell S*x.Most of the females artistes these days,they just want to sell s*x. The first time I heard her sing,I was amazed.I shouted: Who is this? The song I first heard was Eiye adaba.I was blown away.

Then I heard Jailer.I am talking to you Jailer… I said.” Wow,who is this? And that was before the album even came out. The second album is also brilliant.My baby is gone,gone,gone. I think the Nigerian music scene is exploding.People are coming up strong.

Femi Kuti Tours With The Red Hot Chili Peppers

It’s no news that Femi Kuti was missing at this year’s Felabration festival held at the New Afrika Shrine, Lagos. Well the Afrobeat maestro embarked on a 3-weeks European tour alongside US rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers which commenced on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Femi and his Positive Force band alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed at the Lanxess Arena and 02 Arena in Germany, Ericsson Globe in Sweden, Boxen Arena in Denmark, Bercy in France and Ahoy in Netherlands which was sold out.

He then ended his Europe tour on Thursday, October 27 with Nigerian celebrated singer Asa at the Festival de Nuits de Champagne in Troyes, France leaving the show sold out.

ACTRESS MBONG AMATA HONOURED BY WORLD MISSION FOUNDATION

She is good-looking and her performance in Amazing Grace made her a household name in Nigeria. Mbong Amata is married to ace movie director, writer, and producer Jeta Amata.

She was honoured recently by World Mission Foundation during an event marking their 10th Anniversary.

Congrats Girl!

Micheal Jackson Is The Richest Dead Celebrity


The late pop music legend Michael Jackson for the second straight year is the richest dead celebrity. He earned more money than any other dead celebrity according to US publishing and media company, Forbes. The magazine is well-known for its lists, says Jackson is estimated to have earned $170 million over the past year. Most of that money was earned in sales of music albums and memorabilia.

Forbes also lists the late ‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley in second place on the list of ‘Top-Earning Dead Celebrities’. Presley made $55 million from the sale of music and a hit stage production in Las Vegas by the renowned Cirque de Soleil, featuring his songs. Hollywood movie icon Marilyn Monroe was next in line, earning $27 million over the past year.

Rounding out the top five spots were ‘Peanuts’ cartoon creator Charles Schulz, who was fourth on the list. Iconic UK rock band The Beatles singer John Lennon was tied with another Hollywood movie legend, Elizabeth Taylor, for fifth place. The Forbes list takes into account any deceased celebrity who earned at least $6 million between October 2010 and October 2011.

Michael Jackson has rarely been out of the news since his death in 2009 at age 50 from a drug overdose. Jackson’s take of $170 million also makes him the second highest-earning pop music act of this past year, dead or alive. Only U2 the Irish rock band earns more.

NOLLYWOOD LOSES ANOTHER ICON

Barely a month after the death of musician Mc Loph hit entertainment industry,another prolific Nollywood promoter, Azubuike Udensi has also died.

Azubuike Udensi, the boss of Consolidated Fortunes Ltd ,marketed landmark Nollywood films like Nneka the Pretty Serpent, Tears For Love, Onome, Brotherhood of Darkness, etc.

May his soul rest in peace...amen.

D'Banj and Ghanaian Actress Nadia Buari in Hot Romance?


From Stella Dimoko Korkus' page in Encomium magazine:

    The crooner is currently in a hush hush romance with Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari. The actress was spotted a fortnight ago, precisely on Friday and Saturday,October 14th and 15th 2011 at the crooner’s house where she spent the weekend and paraded herself in a sexy night attire.

    Other sources also confirm that the two have been an item long before now and have been spotted many times together in Ghana as well.

I know for sure Nadia dated Republic of Congo musician, Fally Ipupa...this one I'm not 100% sure...though I heard from a very reliable source that it's true. From Genny to Nadia? Ashewo man.

Genevive Nnaji, Osita Iheme, Mariam Usman, Olu Jacobs, Kanayo O Kanayo, 359 others make national honours lists

President Goodluck Jonathan has listed 364 Nigerians to receive the 2011 national honours. Nollywood artistes were also honoured. Among them are Ginevive Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Olu Jacobs and Kanayo O Kanayo who are receiving the Member of the Federal Republic, MFR award.

Mr. Osita Iheme popularly known as Pawpaw of the Aki and Pawpaw fame is also honoured with MFR. Chinedu Ikedieze known as Aki was honoured last year.

GHANAIAN ACTRESS YVONNE NELSON PREGNANT?

Ghanaian star actress, Yvonne Nelson has dismissed widespread gist making the rounds that she is pregnant. Recall few weeks back,there were rumors about the actress being pregnant and that was the reason why she has kept herself from the public scene. Some have gone even further and speculated that a top Togolese footballer who frequently visit Ghana to see the sexy actress as the man responsible for her pregnancy and added that the actress was expected to give birth in a few months.

In a recent interview with NEWS-ONE,Yvonne denied the pregnancy rumors;she said“Where is this one too coming from? Even though I wish to happily get married one day and have children, it is not true that I am pregnant. I have been shooting for the past two months. I had one movie in Nigeria and three in Ghana. There is no pregnancy. I tweeted a picture from a movie and said I’m pregnant in my new movie. I’m sure that was what people saw and started making noise about.”

“I’m not pregnant. It will be good news to get pregnant. It is every woman’s dream to get married and make babies like I said earlier on. If it is not there yet, you don’t make it look as such. I’m not pregnant. That is what people need to know now. When the right time comes, definitely everybody will know,” she emphasized