KANYE WEST & KIM KARDASHIAN GET THE KARDASHIAN SEAL OF APPROVAL

Kanye West met Kim Kardashian's family yesterday in New York and according to our sources ... the Kardashian clan absolutely loved him.

According to our sources, Kanye and Kim were excited for the family gathering and the opportunity to show them just how great they are together.

We're told the meeting went great and the family thinks they make the perfect couple.

Earlier in the day, the pair went shopping around SOHO and were photographed eating ice cream and smiling up a storm.

COPS CALLED LANE GARRISON OVER ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT

Lane Garrison is the suspect in and alleged domestic violence incident that went down Saturday night, but when cops arrived to the scene to question him ... he was gone., TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops responded to Garrison's apartment in Beverly Hills but were unable to locate him when they arrived.

According to law enforcement sources, cops took a report from the alleged victim and an investigation is ongoing.

This is the second time in less than two months cops have been called because of an alleged domestic dispute involving the former "Prison Break" star. He blamed that incident, an argument with girlfriend Ashley, on a massive misunderstanding.

MA$E CAN'T NOBODY HOLD ME DOWN... EXCEPT THE I.R.S

Is Diddy's former prodige Ma$e caught up on his income tax payments? Eh-Eh,  Eh-Eh.

According to documents filed in Florida by the IRS, Ma$e owes a total of 124,774.85 in back taxes ... stemming from the years 2000, 2001 and 2004.

Perhaps not coincidentally, Ma$e retired from the music business in 1999 after saying he got a "calling from God." After a turn with the ministry, Ma$e returned with an album in (you guessed it) 2004.

A call to Ma$e's rep was not returne

JUSTIN BIEBER TAUNTS ALLEGED BABY MAMA VIA TWITTER

It's been nearly six months since we've heard a peep from Mariah Yeater, the girl who claimed to have birthed Justin Bieber's baby -- but The Biebs resurrected her yesterday via Twitter ... with a little help from Borat.

Yeater's case was tossed out of court and she's been radio silent since last November, but Bieber decided to call her out anyway.

The Biebs tweeted, "Dear mariah yeeter...we have never met...so from the heart i just wanted to say..." and then he linked to a video of Borat saying "You will never get this" over and over.

Hopefully those will be the final words on this topic forever.

KIM KARDASHIAN KANYE WEST RELATIONSHIP WAS 8 YEARS COMING

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been dating for roughly two weeks, but it's a relationship 8 years in the making ... TMZ has learned.

According to our sources, the two have been friends since 2004 -- and have flirted on-and-off -- but the timing was never right to pursue a relationship ... until now.

We're told both sides always felt a spark, but they NEVER acted inappropriately while Kanye was with Amber Rose ... or while Kim was with Kris Humphries.

In fact, we're told Kim was recently kicking around the idea of reconciling with Reggie Bush ... but after hanging out with him in Miami a few weeks ago, decided the two weren't compatible anymore.

Kim finally reconnected with Kanye in Paris when she attended his fashion show ... and shortly after that, both sides decided to "give dating a shot."

And so far, we're told Kim has been super-impressed with the rapper ... who pulled one hell of a surprise when they hit up FAO Schwarz in NYC a few days ago.

Sources say Kanye made some calls and had an entire floor of the toy store roped off so they could get a private lesson from a guy who taught them how to play "Chopsticks" on the over-sized piano featured in the movie "Big."

Kim's currently back in L.A. ... but we're told she plans to get her ass back to NYC as soon as possible to see him.

RIHANNA'S SIZZLING HOT HARPER'S BAZAAR PHOTO SHOOT

 She's currently the May 2012 ELLE cover girl, and now Rihanna will be adding Harper's Bazaar to her impressive magazine frontwoman credentials.

The Barbadian beauty took to Malibu, CA this weekend (April 21) while getting all glammed up for her very first photo shoot for the popular fashion magazine.

Excitedly announcing the news on her official Twitter page, RiRi wrote, "I did my first #HB cover TODAY!!!!"

According to a source on the scene, the "We Found Love" songstress made a midday arrival while spending about an hour and a half getting her hair and make-up done while perched inside her eco-friendly 'Verde' trailer.

As for the photo shoot location, Rihanna and the Harper's crew were situated at a picturesque Malibu canyons ranch with the main house having been built from an old Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

Putting in the long hours to get things just right, the 24-year-old finally finished up her efforts around midnight before heading back home.

CHIDI MOKEME AND JEAN CHINWE OLUMBA TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY

Popular Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, Saturday, April 21 performed his traditional marriage to lover, Jean Chinwe Olumba in Owerri, Imo State.

His church wedding is expected to take place in Lagos next week Saturday while the reception holds at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Congrats to Jean & Chidi Mokeme

MEN JUST WANT TO USE AND DUMP ME - RONKE OSHODI OKE

She is well endowed both mentally and physically. But not many people know that she’s brainy, they only rate her by the size of her bust. To tell the truth, Ronke Ojo became popular for her lead role in Ronke Oshodi Oke, a movie that parades her as a woman that can move mountain with her big boobs. Since then, movie buffs have not stopped calling her Ronke Oshodi Oke.
In a recent encounter with The Entertainer, the pretty actress, who has earned more laurels as a comedian, opens up on her love life, love for comedy and her yet-to-be-released Yoruba epic, Osun Sengese among other issues. Enjoy it.

What was your growing up like?
I grew up in a lovely family. We love each other and we are always there for one another. My father was once a Custom officer before he had problems. After the problems with the Customs, things were a bit rough at home but to God be the glory here we are today.
I played so many pranks as a young girl. My mom was a teacher and you know teachers are very strict so, she ensured that I was well disciplined.

How long ago have you been acting?
This is my 14th year in the movie industry. I have been a lover of movie since I was very young. Then I was obsessed with India films on LTV 8. I also used to watch soap operas staring people like Yinka Quadri, Oga Fala and others. I have been a lover of entertainment and it has been in me right from childhood. During my primary and secondary school days, I was very active in the cultural group. After my secondary education, I made my intention to act known to Muftau Oladokun popularly known as Alaran and he welcomed it. I then picked up a form of N500 - the form used to be N1000 but I paid N500. It used to be Star Parade then at Fadeyi. It was a caucus of Muftau Oladokun (Alaran), Baba Ojoge, Baba Otolo, Lola Idije, Lekinson, Bose Olubo, and Oyinda, Kukute.

What kind of production were they doing?
It was home video, which is a bit different with Yoruba movies. You have to undergo training before you feature in any Yoruba movie. We had a rehearsal ground where we used to sing, dance and act just for you to have the idea of what you want to do.

What was the first production you did with Alaran Theatre Group?
I started with a stage production entitled, Ogun Ahoyaya. It’s a joint production, which involved all associations of theatre practitioners. The play was staged at the Eyo Festival. Initially, I joined the group because I could sing. So, when I got there they tested my voice and were satisfied with it and then said I could join them. I was fortunate because for a new person to start with a stage production is a very big task. The stage is not like a movie where the director will direct on what to do, it is far different from it.

Did you go through an audition?
It was not really an audition. I was just fortunate, it wasn’t audition; I was just fortunate to be part of the production. I played the role of Eletu’s wife. It’s a story of Lagos. Eletu was a character in the production and I played his wife. It was a play written by Prince Jide Kosoko and was directed by Leye Owolo.

How challenging was the role and were you paid for it?
Not at all, I was not paid for the role but it is what I love doing. I didn’t experience any stress, it was what I love doing because I like challenges a lot. After the production, we started doing some home videos. I featured in Shattered Dream, Died Wretched, Lagos Boys 1&2, and one or two soaps on NTA then that I couldn’t remember the names now.
Yes, they were all produced in English language.

Which role have you played that you’ll describe as more challenging?
Two roles. The first was about 10 years ago where I acted as an elderly woman. It was a film written by Uncle Wemimo and entitled, Kodun Kopo Kope (KKK). I played the role of Bimbo Oshin’s mother and we are mates, I was still young and very slim then. It wasn’t easy but I took it as a challenge because I like challenges. And to God be the glory becuase people like the movie. Then, my first comedy film entitled, Gbajumo. It was produced in 2005. The challenging thing about the film was that it was my first comedy role, and I was the producer of the film.

Did you write the story?
Yes, I wrote it but it was directed by Saheed Balogun, he gave me the idea and I wrote something on it. He was the major character in the film and also directed it. He did so many things while we were shooting the movie. He also encourages me a lot.

Apart from acting, what other things do you do? Are you also into business?
No, but I would like to go into business.

What do you do at your leisure time?
I am a very homely person, I don’t go out. I use my leisure time to stay at home and play with my family especially my daughter.

Divorce is very rampant in the industry, what is your reaction to this?
I wouldn’t say divorce is rampant in the industry; it is rampant in the world of today. That is what is going on everywhere. It is the problem of the modern day. If I am not an actress and I am not destined to have a settled home, I wont have it. If I am actress and I am destined to have a settled home, I will have it. Some people say that the nature of our job creates room for unsettled home. No, it is not so. It is because we are in the limelight. It is happening in every family. It is a naturally thing. As far as I am concerned, troubled marriage has got nothing to do with our profession. Any man that approaches me should know what I am doing and if you love me, you will love me with whatever that makes me happy. Marriage is like a contract that you are not expected to breach. If your partner is okay with you, then go on with it.

What makes you happy?
I am happy when I am on set. Whenever I am on set, I feel good seeing my colleagues and doing what I know how to do best. That is my happiest moment. I am very passionate about acting.

How are you coping with male admirers?
Talking about relationships, my brother, I have had my share of disappointments and heartbreaks. I discovered that some men just wanted to use and dump me but they didn’t know that I’ve leant my lessons, and I have learnt to move on unhurt.

What turns you off?
It is when people ignore me. For instance, I was in a bank recently and a lady came to hug me. I was on a queue and there is one thing about me, I don’t like raising eyebrow because as far as I am concerned, we are all equal in the presence of God. But I was there on the queue for 15 minutes and the cashier was just looking at me as if he did not know me. On getting to him, he stupidly said ‘even if you use eye shades we recognize you’ but I have been standing on the queue for more than 15 minutes and all the bank staffs pretended they didn’t know me, only to get to the counter and see them all laughing. I said ‘so you all know me and I’ve been standing there all this while’. It was embarrassing to me. Look, I use GTB and whenever I get into the banking hall, they attend to me quickly. I will even be the one to tell them to attend to other people before me, that we are all equal. Sometimes, people will meet me on the road and ask me to greet them first. It is funny to me because I don’t know who you are; it is you that knows me. You are supposed to say ‘hi’ and if I did not reply, you can then complain. If I get on the street and start greeting everybody, won’t they say I am mad? Some even abuse you that you are arrogant but I just smile on such occasions. If you are dealing with the public, there are some nuisances that you just have to ignore.

Can you talk briefly on your new epic, Osun Sengese?
It is my first traditional movie and secondly, I am a Christian and I know there is God. When I was in the US, I discovered that what we call rubbish here in Africa are the things the Whites treasure as gold. They adore it but we, the originator, abuse it. Our culture is dying gradually. So many things are wrong, the world itself is collapsing; everything is going upside down.
I was at Osogbo some few weeks back before I traveled to the UK with Yemi Elebuibon. I went for research together with Bayo Tijani, Seun Olaiya and Abey Lanre, the directors of the movie. We went there to do some research because the film we’re doing will make some people ask question. So, we wanted to perfect the film to an extent that even if they criticize us, there will be a limit. We also wanted to convince people that we know what we are doing. At Elebuibon’s place, we met an American and some people from Brazil, UK, France and so on. The most amazing part of it was that the American is a Babalawo (Herbalist), a white man for that matter. The one from France is Iya Mogba, they were all looking at my palms and prophesying my future.
That takes me to my film, Osun Sengese. It is a play that preaches against discrimination in our religion. And it also tells people that Osun was the first woman in Yorubaland that actually fought for women. She was the first female activist in Yorubaland. I did not know all these until I started doing research about the play.

When will it be out?
Well, let’s leave that to my marketer, Corporate Pictures.

How many movies have you written or produced?
Apart from Osun Sengese, I have written and produced 12 movies. I love all my movies but the one I love most is Ife Lakoja Ofin. I love the story line.

OMOTOLA JALADE CHALLENGES OIL GIANTS OVER WATER POLLUTION

Omotola Jalade has joined Amnesty International, which she belongs to, in fighting the cause of water pollution and environmental degradation by Oil companies in Nigeria, and was recently spotted in London on Wednesday outside Shell’s Headquarters calling on Shell to Own Up, Pay Up and Clean Up.

In a tweet, the sultry actress reminded her fans that she is from Niger Delta (Ondo State), hence, she feels pained at the effect of the pollution by the activities of Shell in her region.

She was quoted to have said, “Fishermen cannot fish, food cannot be grown or harvested.”

In persuit of the ongoing fight, Omotola also released the video below which also features ‘Barren Land’, an unreleased song from Omotola’s forthcoming album.

MO'HITS WAR: LAWYER CALLS FOR AMICABLE SETTLEMENT

With last week’s exclusive revelation of private correspondences between bickering founders of Mo’Hits, D’banj and Don Jazzy, the end obviously has come for the enviable odyssey and partnership of the beloved collaborators. However, the label’s lawyer (name withheld) has called for caution from both parties.

In yet another correspondence exclusively obtained by E-Punch, the lawyer has advised both parties to sign over their stakes in their two major companies, Mo’Hits and Koko Holdings, so that each person would hold on to one.

The lawyer states, “In Consideration and Mutuality of D’Banj signing over to you (Don Jazzy) his entire stake in Mo’Hits Records Limited, you in return sign over to him your stake in Koko Holdings Limited, with the Catalogue now undifferentiated as between ‘D’Banj’ and ‘non-D’Banj’ sub-catalogues, (which is) in keeping with your express wishes. In view of recent events which are indeed surprising,

I think it is an optimal way forward. Before Mo’Hits imploded, the relationship between D’banj and Wande Coal, one of the artistes on the label, had been anything but cordial. The Mushin-bred singer was reportedly rude to D’banj at the height of the success of his debut album, leading to his being placed on suspension from releasing any song.

The album was released in 2009 and up till December 2011, no new material came from him except for a collaboration with Ghana group, R2Bees, on the song, Kiss Your Hand.

Thus, pitching his tent with Don Jazzy is perceived as getting back at D’banj. He even has a word for the Kokomaster; “God, please don’t let the success you have given me get to my head to the extent that I will forget my humble beginnings.”

For D’Prince, who had not tweeted since January, D’banj’s statement that he bought a LR3 Jeep for him valued at N11m to shore up his image as a Mo’Hits ensign, brought him back to the micro-blogging site. Waxing philosophical, the gangling singer-rapper tweets,

“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” He continues, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new….Thou shalt not bear FALSE witness against thy neighbour – 9th Commandments.”

Dr Sid, on the other hand, has not reacted to the leaked emails but responding to a fan who asked on whose side he is, he replies, “If you had Don Jazzy, would you leave?” Those in the know claim that the University of Ibadan graduate has always murmured that he could be as big a star on the label but for D’banj’s overwhelming influence. Little wonder, they never really got along. The on stage camaraderie was a façade.

RICK ROSS PULLED OVER FOR MARIJUANA BY POLICE WHILE ON YACHT

Rick Ross gets a visit from the cops while on his yacht in Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were seemingly very close to arresting Rick Ross and the rest of the people on the Miami rapper's yacht earlier this week.

TMZ reports that officers flagged down Ross' boat on Thursday (April 19) after noticing the odor of weed.

Police boarded the vessel and conducted a search, but were unable to find anything.

A representative for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission indicated that a member of Ross' crew admitted to smoking weed on board and throwing it overboard when he saw the police.

The representative indicated that because the officers were unable to find any marijuana on board, no arrests were made and there will be no further investigation.

ACTORS GUILD ELECTION TEARS NOLLYWOOD APART, USING JUJU, THREATS AND INTIMIDATIONS

Perennially troubled Nollywood is currently experiencing another crisis ahead of the forthcoming national election of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), scheduled for Saturday, April 28, at a yet-to-be fixed venue.

Reliable information reaching ACTION!, has it that some candidates, their supporters and godfathers are already fomenting trouble and scheming on how to sabotage the forthcoming polls.

Shockingly, more daring ones, we further scooped are openly boasting of using Juju, threats and intimidations to scare away those candidates they perceived as stumbling blocks to their desired posts.

Recently, one of the contestants openly warned and threatened the electoral chairman, Sunny Mcdon, during a screening exercise.
Our source, who witnessed the ugly show of shame, said trouble began when the contestant failed to prove to the screening committee that the credentials he brought were his.

It took the intervention of other members to calm frayed nerves and extricate dazed Mc Don, from the firm grip of the rampaging contestant, whom we were told threatened fire and brimstone.

As it stands, many industry stakeholders and practitioners are doubting the April 28 date, based on the shoddy preparations on ground and the do or die attitude of some of the contestants.

Again, another insider confided in us that the non challant attitude of Segun Arinze, the incumbent president has not helped matters in the embattled guild. He’s been accused of non performance and running the affairs of the once vibrant guild aground with his self appointed cohorts and cronies. “His body language towards this election has been very abysmal,” maintained one of the key contestants.

The trio of Ibinabo Fiberesima, Steve Eboh and Emeka Rollas, are gunning for the plum office of President of the guild.

AMAA 2012 NOMINEES & WINNERS

Best Short Film category.

Nominees:
Jamaa - Uganda,
Look Again, Kenya,
Maffe Tiga - Guinea,
Braids on a Bald Head - Nigeria
Hidden Life - South Africa
Mwansa the Great - Zambia
Chumo - Tanzania
Young Smoker - Nigeria

Winner is Braids on a Bald Head


Best Documentary category

Nominees:
African Election - Nigeria/Germany
Beyond the Deadly Pit - Rwanda
Awa Ogbe: An African Adventure - Algeria
Dear Mandel -South Africa
White & Black,Crime & Colour -Tanzania
The Niger Delta Struggle - Ghana
There's nothing wrong with my uncle -Nigeria

Winner is : African Election - Germany/Nigeria


Best Diaspora Feature

Nominees:
Toussaint Loventure - France
Ghetta Life - Jamaica
High Chicago - Canada
Elza - Guadaloupe
Better Must Come - Jamaica
Kinyanrwanda - USA

Winner Is : Toussaint Loventure - France


Best Diaspora Documentary

Nominees:
The Education of Auma Obama - Germany
White Wash - USA
Almendron mi Corazon - Guadaloupe
The Life and Times of Winfred Hubert

Winner Is : The Education of Auma Obama - Nigeria/Germany


Best Short Film in Diaspora

Nominees:
John Doe - USA
White Sugar in a Black Pot - USA
The Lost One - USA

Winner Is: White Sugar in a Black Pot


Best Animation

Nominees:
The Legend of Ngog Hills - Kenya
Oba - Nigeria
Climate Change is Real - Kenya
Egu - Ghana
Nauliza Why - Kenya

Winner Is : The Legend of Ngog Hills - Kenya


Best Film by An African Living Abroad.

Nominees:
Mystery of Birds - US/Nigeria
Housemates - UK/Nigeria
Ben Kross - Italy/Nigeria
Paparazzi Eye in the Dark - USA/Nigeria/Ghana

Winner Is : Mystery of Birds - US/Nigeria


Best Achievement in Production Design

Nominees:
Somewhere in Africa - Ghana
Phone Swap - Nigeria
Otelo Burning -South Africa
Adesuwa - Nigeria
How to Steal 2 Million - Africa

Winner Is : Kunle Afolayan's Phone Swap


Achievement in Costume Design

Nominees:
The Captain of Nakara
Adesuwa
Rugged Priest
Somewhere in Africa
Queens Desire

Winner Is : Adesuwa

Achievement in Makeup

Nominees:
Rugged Priest - Kenya
State Research Bureau - Uganda
Adesuwa - Nigeria
Somewhere in Africa - Ghana
Shattered - Kenya

Winner Is: Shattered - Kenya


Best Achievement in Soundtrack.

Nominees:
Otelo Burning - South Africa
Alero's Symphony - Nigeria
Adesuwa - Nigeria
How to Steal 2M - South Africa
Somewhere in Africa - Ghana

Winner is : Alero's Symphony (soundtrack done by ex-Plantashiun Boiz star, Faze)


Prize for Achievement in Visual Effects

Nominees:
Behind the Mask - Ghana
Somewhere in Africa - Ghana
Adesuwa -Nigeria
State Research Bureau - Uganda

Winner is : Adesuwa


Best Achievement in Sound

Nominees:
State Of Violence – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Man On Ground – South Africa
Algiers Murder – South Africa

Winner: State of Violence - South Africa


Achievement in Cinematography

Nominees:
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Othello Burning – South Africa
Rugged Priest – Kenya
Masquerades – Ghana
Man On Ground – South Africa/Nigeria

Winner: Othello Burning - South Africa


Achievement in Editing

Nominees:
Algiers Murder – South Africa
Man On Ground – South Africa/Nigeria
Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria

Winner Is: How to Steal 2 Million


Best Child Actor

Nominees:
Rahman Junior Bande (Greg) – Behind The Mask
Tsepang Mohlomi (Ntwe) – Otelo Burning
Reginna Danies (Jenny) – Bank Job
Benjamin Abemigisha & Racheal Nduhukire (Derick And Margaret) – JAMAA
Ayinla O. Abdulaheem – Zr-7

Winner Is: Tshepang Mohlomi (South Africa)

Achievement In Screenplay

Nominees:
Ties That Bind – Ghana
Mr & Mrs – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
Two Brides And A Baby – Nigeria

Winner Is: Ties That Bind – Ghana


Best Actress In A Supporting Role

Nominees:
Terry Phetto –How To Steal 2 Million
Ebbe Bassey –Ties That Bind
Empress Njamah –Bank Job
Ngozi Ezeonu –Adesuwa
Thelma Okoduwa –Mr & Mrs
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Ties That Bind

Winner Is: Terry Phetto – How To Steal 2 Million


Best Actor In A Supporting Role

Nominees:
Rapuldna Seiphemo (Twala) – How to Steal 2 Million
Fano Mokoena – Man on Ground
Hafiz Oyetoro – Phone Swap
Okechukwu Uzoesi – Two Brides and a Baby
Godfrey Theobejane – 48
Lwanda Jawar –Rugged Priest

Winner Is: Fano Mokoena – Man on Ground


Best Film

Nominees:
State Of Violence (South Africa)
Adesuwa (Nigeria)
Otelo Burning (South Africa)
Rugged Priest (Kenya)
How to Steal 2 Million (South Africa)
Ties That Bind (Ghana)
Man on Ground (South Africa/Nigeria)

Winner Is: How to Steal 2 Million (South Africa)


Best Nigerian Film

Nominees:
Unwanted Guest
Family On Fire
Alero’s Symphony
Adesuwa
Phone Swap


Winner Is: Adesuwa


Best Promising Actor

Nominees:
Neo Ntatleno (Oj) – State Of Violence
Ivie Okujaye (Alero) – Alero’s Symphony
Iyobosa Olaye (Adesuwa) – Adesuwa
Martha Ankomah – Somewhere In Africa
Thomas Gumede& Sihle Xaba – Otelo Burning

Winner Is: Ivie Okujaye


Best Film In An African Language
Nominees:

Chumo (Tanzania)
State Of Violence (South Africa)
Family On Fire (Nigeria)
Otelo Burning (South Africa)
Asoni (Cameroun)

Winner Is: State of Violence


Best Actress In A Leading Role

Nominees:
Nse Ikpe Etim – Mr & Mrs
Yvonne Okoro – Single Six
Ama K. Abebrese – Ties That Bind
Rita Dominic – Shattered
Uche Jombo – Damage
Millicent Makheido – 48
Kudzai Sevenzo-Nyarai – Playing Warriors

Winner Is: Rita Dominic – Shattered


Best Actor In A Leading Role

Nominees:
Menzi Ngubane – How to Steal 2 Million
Majid Micheal – Somewhere In Africa
Chet Anekwe – Unwanted Guest
Jafta Mamabolo – Otelo Burning
Karabo Lance – 48
Wale Ojo – Phone Swap
Hakeem Kae-Kazim – Man on Ground

Winner Is: Majid Micheal – Somewhere In Africa

Best Director

Nominees:
Adesuwa – Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun
Ties That Bind – Leila Djansi
Rugged Priest – Bob Nyanja
How to Steal 2 Million – Charlie Vundla
State Of Violence – Khalo Matabane
Man on Ground – Akin Omotoso
Otelo Burning – Sara Bletcher

Winner Is: Charlie Vundla For How to Steal 2 Million


Special jury Award goes to Akin Omotosho

SUGE KNIGHT SAYS HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT TUPAC SHAKUR IS DEAD

Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight reveals that no one saw Tupac dead, says he may be alive somewhere. An interview between former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight and Tattoo and Cee Cee from Los Angeles’ 93.5 KDay took quite the interesting turn when the former CEO was questioned about remarks from people that believe he played a role in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur.

“I got a 45 inch bullet in my head. Into my skull by grabbing Tupac, pulling him down. That’s really what happened,” said Knight in an audio clip obtained by TMZ. “Second of all, people know what happened at the end of the day.”  Knight later went on to reveal that no one saw Tupac dead and alluded to the fact that the rapper may in fact be alive and well somewhere. He also revealed that the man who cremated Tupac is now dead.

“Maybe the question is Pac really not dead. Pac’s somewhere else,” Knight explained. “I mean it’s the truth if you really look at it…Nobody seen Tupac dead. The thing is this the person who supposedly cremated Tupac, his mother wanted done quickly, he passed. So this guy got about three million dollars personally from me, cash. And next thing I know I never heard from the guy or seen him again.”

Knight’s interview with 93.5 KDay comes only days after a holograph image of Tupac performed at the Coachella Festival in California.

SUGE KNIGHT THREATENS TO "BEAT THE DOG SHIT" OUT OF RICK ROSS

The quotables keeps coming with Suge Knight, as the former Death Row mogul threatened to put hands on Rick Ross.

While Suge Knight's wild speculations that Tupac may still be alive earned him a lot of publicity today, it looks like that wasn't the only memorable soundbite he dropped during his interview with 93.5 KDay. The former Death Row head honcho also threatened to put hands on Rick Ross over his song "Tupac Back."

Later in the interview with 93.5's Tattoo and Cee Cee, Suge Knight said that he will "beat the dog shit out of Rick Ross" if their paths ever cross. He explained that while he's not bitter to Rozay and actually enjoys his music, he feels it's extremely disrespectful that the MMG rapper would make a song titled "Tupac Back" when he maintains ties to Diddy, who Knight attributes to the murder of Tupac.

"I can't sit up here and say I'm bitter to Rick Ross, 'cus like anybody else, we don't know Rick Ross," Suge said. "That's a guy who uses somebody else's name. This guy comes from being a correctional officer. I don't got nothing negative [against him] personally, I just feel like he do do good music, and you can't take that from him. That boy got bars, he's gonna write…at the same time, I feel like there's a line you cross, and Rick Ross crossed that line. If you're gonna be with guy [Diddy] who killed Tupac, you can't go turn around and do a record [called] 'Tupac Back'…Rick Ross is a grown ass nigga. I'll beat the dog shit out of Rick Ross for manipulating these people out here."

Although the audio of the interview has yet to be officially published, 93.5 KDay is currently replaying the interview with Knight.

DR. DRE KILLS RUMORS OF TUPAC HOLOGRAM TOUR

Dr. Dre says that the hologram was "strictly for Coachella" but that he hasn't entirely ruled out the possibility of taking it on tour.

Last weekend, Dr. Dre shocked attendees at Coachella by performing with a hologram of Tupac Shakur. But during a recent message thanking the fans, he killed rumors that he was going on tour with the technology and that it was strictly for the festival.

"It was strictly for Coachella, get it right. I want to get rid of all the rumors out there. This was not done for a tour," said Dre, who didn't entirely rule out the possibility. "If a tour happens, we'll see. This was done strictly for Coachella 2012, just for you."

Dre previously stated that he was in talks to take the hologram on tour, but he left it at that. Many weighed in on the technology, with rappers like Kendrick Lamar, Nas and Common praising the performance. C-Bo, on the other hand, said that Dre and Snoop Dogg were "vultures" for using Pac's image in that way.