9ICE ADDRESSES RUMOURED RECONCILATION WITH ESTRANGED WIFE, TONI PAYNE

When asked by an Encoimum reporter if the rumours that he was back with his estranged wife Toni Payne was true, he replied:

    What I can tell you is that the relationship 9ice had with Toni Payne produced a child. For this reason, the presence of this child will always create a reason for the two of us to see, because the father needs to see the son, and the son needs to see the father. So if anybody sees 9ice and Toni Payne together, it's probably because they have come together to take care of the boy.

WAR BETWEEN RITA DOMINIC AND INI EDO CONTINUES: RITA DOMINIC IS ONLY JEALOUS OF INI EDO - INSIDER

The ongoing war between two Nollywood’s actresses, Rita Dominic and Ini Edo Ehigwene might not come to an end soon if what we are getting from camps of both sides is anything to go by.

The storm in the tea cup started when Rita took to a social networking site, twitter to show her displeasure at what she indirectly referred to as a sham in the number of votes Ini got overnight while AFRIFF was one.

Both thespians had canvassed for votes to win in the Best Actress of the year category at the just concluded Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos. The category had Patience Ozorkwo, Funke Akindele, Joke Silva, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo and others.

According to reports, winners of the awards would get return tickets to Tribeca Film Festival in New York next year courtesy of Arik Air, which is one of the sponsors of AFRIFF.

Winning the award was initially by public voting system on AFRIFF’s website. This made nominees canvass for votes from fans by every means available at their disposals. The organizers later settled for a lucky dip system, which produced Ini Edo as the winner, after the initial voting system generated lots of controversies.

We gathered that Ini’s votes rose from 2586 to 6693 votes between the night of Wednesday to Thursday morning. This made Rita tweet, Ok, I have to announce this o! INI EDO who had 200 votes last night has eclipsed the first place actress by 200 votes. JEZUXXXX.

According to the information gathered by NigeriaFilms.Com from an insider, we were told that Rita is just jealous of Ini Edo. According to the insider, “Rita is just jealous of Ini Edo. It is very clear that the people love Ini more than her, she should just wake up to that reality.”

When NigeriaFilms.Com asked why the assertion of jealousy by Rita, the insider said further, “If she weren’t jealous, why would she go on twitter to tweet what she did. The exclamation mark (….this o!) and the use JEZUXXXX explain everything. She has always never liked Ini, she sees her as a competitor and never like a colleague. This is just too bad of her. Let her go to h**l for all I care.” I hope she can now see that Ini Edo is better than her in all ramifications, Ini won what she was dying to get with ease. Rita is just a busy body. That is all.

Going to a source close to Rita, we were informed that there is no reason to be jealous of Ini Edo by Rita. “they are colleagues, there is no point being jealous of Ini. Though you guys [press] have always made the people believe Rita is at war with Ini but Rita does not have the time to do that.” The source said.

Speaking further, Rita never accused Ini of cheating but only came on twitter just to inform the people of the latest results of the votes cast. That was just it and nothing more.”

SHAN GEORGE GETS RECORD DEAL

Controversial mulatto Nollywood actress,Shan George is said to have been awarded a whooping 25 million recording deal from Dome Records.

The actress who is said to be excited about the juicy deal which will see the singer releasing two albums in two years for the record label,already has two albums to her credit since her foray into the music industry.

WHAT NEXT, KATE HENSHAW?

That the marriage of Kate Henshaw has hit the rocks is no more news. In fact saying she has joined the league of the celebrities whose marriage has become history is no more exclusive. But the question people are asking this Calabar, Cross-River state-born actress is, what next?

It was reported that the beautiful actess who was adjudged the Best Actress in Africa in 2008, courtesy of Africa Movies Academy Award (AMAA) traveled out after the break-up.

It was even rumoured that Kate will surprise everyone by announcing another son of Adam as the crown of her head.

Whichever way, people are anxiously waiting to know your next move, abi like the single status?

OJUKWU'S SON BATTLES BIANCA

Even as late Dim Odimegwu Ojukwu’s kinsmen are yet to come terms with the grim reality of his demise,the festering feud between his wife,Bianca and eldest son,Emeka Ojukwu(Jnr) is threatening to mar his final rites of passage.

Since the Ikemba Nnewi took ill,there has been a lingering feud between Bianca and her stepson.If there was any doubt about the sour relationship between Bianca and late Ikemba’s son,the brawl between the duo culminating in conflicting statements on his state of health only brought it to the fore during the early stages of Ikemba’s hospitalization in London,as the supremacy conflict endured.

While Bianca consistently fed Nigerians a picture depicting Ikemba as recuperating,the younger Ojukwu was of the opinion that Ojukwu’s health was on the decline,and as such,the world should know.

Emeka reportedly put his foot down,insisting that he remained the only authority to speak on his father’s health being the eldest son and as Igbo tradition demands.

We gathered that Emeka Ojukwu (Jnr) was however ready to play down his feud with his stepmother(Bianca) so as to avoid any conflict that would possibly mar the father’s burial ceremonies.

Another snag in the whole issue boils down to who gets the bigger recognition .

Until now,Federal Government and the states in the East have been discussing with Bianca on how to give the late Ikemba a befitting burial while Emeka(Jnr) has been doing his own thing.Only last week,some of the late Ikemba’s siblings led by Chief Innocent Okafor,officially communicated the Ikemba’s death to Igwe K.O.N Orizu of Nnewi.

Before then,the South East governors had stated that the funeral rites of the ex-Biafran warlord will hold in Enugu,being the capital of the old Eastern region,before handing his body to his kinsmen in Nnewi for burial.

The burial of Ojukwu,we gathered,will involve some traditional rites in Nnewi since he was a holder of 2 major traditional titles-Dim & Ikemba, in the town.

BBA 2011 WINNER,KAREN IGHO TO HOST DYNAMIX AWARDS

The most anticipated youth event of the year aptly tagged “The Dynamix All Youth Awards,’ is set to hold in Lagos on December 18,2011 at the Muson Center.

The event which was earlier scheduled for December 16,2011 has just been changed to December 18,which falls on a Sunday,and according to the organizers,” the need to change the date become necessary because the earlier date falls on a Friday,and that is the date most students will be leaving their various universities for the Christmas holidays,so we had to change it in order to accommodate students who are coming from outside the state and other far places”

The 6th Dynamix Youth Awards is now billed to hold on December 18,2011 and promised to be a top notch event as always.

This year,Big Brother Amplified winner Karen Igho will be the event compere alongside comedians,Seyi Law and Bash.

The nominees list has also been officially released and top showbiz stars like Wizkid,Tuface,D’Banj,Duncan Mighty were nominated in the artiste of the year category.Other nominees include,On-air-personality,Tolu Oniru,popularly called Toolz,fast rising hip hop sensation,Lace,top model,Beverly Osu and several others.

Another interesting twist to watch out for at this year’s Dynamix Awards is the act of philanthropy by the CEO of Mo’hits Records,Don Jazzy.

At the awards last year,he spontaneously gave out N250,000 to the Best Student at the awards,but this year the stakes have been raised,the largesse has now been magnanimously doubled to a mouthwatering N500,000 by Don Jazzy.

However,the winner of the cash prize by Don Jazzy will be the student with the best write up on the essay,topic”The Role of Music in Nation Building”.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, SUSAN PETERS RAISES FUND FOR MOTHERLESS BABIES FOR CHRISTMAS THROUGH A CONCERT

It is almost becoming a new trend for those in the make-believe industry waking up to what is expected of them, giving back to the society. Just recently, controversial Tonto Dikeh hosted some kids, where she gave them educational scholarships.

In the corporate world, every good organizations earmark a certain amount for what is termed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), where they give back to their host communities.

For those in the movie section of the entertainment industry, the people who buy or watch Nollywood’s movies can rightly be considered as the host communities, as the case may be here.

It is of this necessity that one of Nollywood’s products, Susan Peters is in her own little way is giving back to those who have appreciated her.
Susan Peters has concluded arrangement to raise fund for the motherless babies for Christmas through a concert.

According to The Duchess, as Susan is fondly referred to, she is raising money for some kids on December 23, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island. She also said that Wizkid has made his intention known to support the cause by performing for the kids at the concert.

She has also called for support by other well meaning Nigerians to come out and support this noble cause by making their donations on that day. The concert is billed to start from 7pm and end by 10pm.

I WAS NEVER MARRIED TO URE'-SOUL E

Emmanuel Ifechukwude Okose popularly known as Soul-E who has been linked to several older women vehemently denied that he married Queen Ure.

According to Soul E I don’t want to say anything about my past.To even set the record straight,I have never been married.Call Ure and ask her,we were never married.

Asked,have you divorced Ure;he said The court is opened,they can go there and confirm or even call her to find out.We were in love that time but we were never married.So,the issue of divorce wouldn’t come in.

I already told you that people don’t have proof.

ACTRESS INI EDO GOES INTO MAKING NEW STARS

In her new film I’LL Take My Chances star actress Ini Edo-Ehiagwina is showing that she is also a star maker.

This is because the flick which has been premiered in Uyo Akwa Ibom State which also has preparations in high gear for the Lagos leg,produced three new stars.

They include ex-Mr. Nigeria,Brian Okpara who featured in the lead role alongside Ini herself.There is also Ini Ikpe who though has been in the industry,probably got her major in I’LL Take My Chances.

There is also Magdalene the Benue State new actress whose performance in the flick was scintillating.

Many are already giving thumbs up for Ini Edo for taking her chances on giving others the opportunity to shine in the industry just like she was given many years ago.

OSITA IHEME A.K.A PAWPAW OPENS UP ON NATIONAL AWARD + SAYS I'VE ALSO FOUND LOVE

Osita Iheme is arguably one of the best actors in Nollywood.

He is widely known for playing the role of 'Pawpaw' in the film Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze.

In 2007 Osita received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards.

He is considered to be one of Nigeria's most famous actors.

Recently,he was awarded the Nigeria National Honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

In a recent chat with him,he opens up on the national award.

Pawpaw,who is so happy for his(Aki) partner’s decision to marry also told us he has equally found love.But pressed to reveal the identity of the woman rocking his world,he declined comment.

He rather appealed to us to be patient.” I am in serious relationship,” was all he said.

Asked again how it feels to be recognized by the Federal Government,” It’s exciting and great to be so chosen amongst millions of eminent Nigerians.When I missed it last year,I told people my own is coming.And finally it’s here.So,I am so,so happy.I thank President Goodluck Jonathan for his honour.I promise I won’t disappoint.

It’s now Aki and Pawpaw MFR.God is the greatest”.

Credited with over 100 movies,and on high demand as a performing artiste,Pawpaw is one of the richest actors in Nollywood.

He lives in an estate in Ogba,Ikeja axis of Lagos while he and Chinedu (Aki) are building a twin duplex in Lagos. Both have also completed their buildings in Aba, Enyimba City, Abia State.