Viva Riva’ sweeps African Movie Academy Awards, Ama K Abebrese wins Best Actress

The 2011 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held over the weekend almost became a battle for trophies between the two most nominated movies, ‘Sinking Sands’ and ‘Viva Riva’ as representatives and winners from those movies went on to stage severally  to collect a number of  AMAA statuettes.  DR Congo’s ‘Viva Riva’ stunned the competition by bagging 6 of the awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Cinematography. ‘Sinking Sand’ followed with three awards including a Best Actress nod for the lead actress, Ama K Abebrese, Best Screenplay and Best Makeup.
Other big winners on the night were ‘Aramatou’ (2) and Izulu  Lami (2). ‘Shirley Adams’ also won the AMAA for Best Achievement in Sound and the Jury Special Award.  Other winners were Themba Ndaba, Best Actor In Leading Role; Marlene Longage, Best Actress In Supporting Role; Hoji Fortuna, and Best Actor In Supporting Role.
The 7^th Annual African Movie Academy Awards was held at the Bayelsa Cultural Centre with the Executive State Governor of Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva and his wife in attendance.  The night was also filled with electrifying performances from South African music group, Malaika, and some of Nigeria’s most celebrated musicians including Tee-Mac, Wande Coal, Dr Sid and the Bayelsa Cutural Troupe.
The ceremony was hosted by Nollywood bad boy, Jim Iyke and actress Nse Ikpe-Etim. Also in attendance was American actor Nate Parker, a special guest from Hollywood. He was excited to be ‘back home’ and commented that he was impressed with the growth of African cinema, adding: “If this is Nollywood, then I want to be a part of it”. He also presented the ultimate Award for Best Film to ‘Viva Riva’.
Bellow is the full list of winners:

Best Film
Viva Riva – Djo Tunda Wa Munga (Congo)
Best Director
Viva Riva – Djo Tunda Wa Munga
Best Actress In Leading Role
Ama K Abebrese – Sinking Sands
Best Actor In Leading Role
Themba Ndaba – Hopeville
Best Actress In Supporting Role
Marlene Longage – Viva Riva
Best Actor In Supporting Role
Hoji Fortuna – Viva Riva
Best Young Actor
Edward Kagutuzi – Mirror Boy
Best Child Actor
Sobahle Mkhabase (Thembi), Tschepang Mohlomi (Chili-Bite) And Sibonelo Malinga (Khwezi) – Izulu Lami
Best Film In African Language
Izulu Lami – Madoda Ncayiyana (South Africa)
Best Nigerian Film
Aramotu – Niji Akanni
Best Screenplay
Sinking Sands
Best Editing

Soul Boy Best Cinematography
Viva Riva
Best Achievement In Sound
Shirley Adams
Best Visual Effects
A Small Town Called Descent
Best Soundtrack
Inale
Best Make Up
Sinking Sands
Best Costume Design
Aramotu
Best Production Design
Viva Riva
Best Film For African Abroad
In America: The Story Of The Soul Sisters – Rahman Oladigbolu (Nigeria/USA)
Best Diaspora Short Film
Precipice – Julius Amedume (UK)
Best Diaspora Documentary
Stuborn As A Mule – Miller Bargeron Jr & Arcelous Deiels (USA)
Best Diaspora Feature
Suicide Dolls – Keith Shaw (USA)
Best Documentary
Kondi Et Le Jeudi Nationale – Ariana Astrid Atodji (Cameroun)
Best Short Documentary
After The Mine – Diendo Hamadi & Dinta Wa Lusula (DRC)
Best Short Film
Dina – Mickey Fonseca (Mozambique)

Undisputed (Official Video) by M.I (Chocolate City Music)

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She shot the video for her Single 'Pop Sugar'....Directed by DJ Tee.

Is Nadia Buari dating Hollywood actor, Nate Parker?

It appears that Ghanaian star actress; Nadia Buari may soon get Tinsel Town talking as she was spotted getting very close and personal with American actor, Nate Parker. Rumour has it that Nadia has recently been hanging out with some of the ace actors in Hollywood but most frequently with Mr Parker. It is however not clear if the two are an item or just good friends.



According to reports coming in from the US, the two started ‘seeing’ each other since February this year. We may not see the couple together anytime soon in Africa because even though Nate Parker is expected to be one of the African-American actors to grace the 2011 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in Nigeria this weekend, Nadia will be in New York City for the F.A.C.E List Awards the same day.

Nate Parker is an American actor and musical performer who has appeared in The Secret Life of Bees, The Great Debaters, and Pride. In his recent roles, he has performed alongside Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Terrence Howard. Parker has overcome turbulence and turmoil in his life both as a youth and a collegian. He was raised in both Virginia and Maine, but blossomed as a wrestler in his later high school years in Virginia. Parker was an All-American wrestler in both high school and at the University of Oklahoma (watch out Nadia!).
He has also been active in charitable work, donating his time both as a volunteer wrestling coach and a political activist.

Stay tuned for more news on any developments in Nadia and Nate’s new relationship.

Mr ‘Oleku’, Ice Prince and WizKid join US rapper Fabolous live in Ghana

Two of Nigeria’s hottest selling artistes Ice Prince and WizKid, have been announced to join US rapper, Fabolous for the ‘233 Connect FABOLOUS’ concert, slated for April 23.

The inclusion of the two artists is sure to generate excitement among their loyal fan base in Ghana. Ice Prince is famed in Ghana and on the continent for his hit song, “Oleku”, whilst singer, WizKid’s extraordinary style makes him one of the industry’s fastest rising acts.



Both artists have an impressive resume that squares up to any other in the industry and bringing them to the 233Connect concert, emphasizes the importance the organizers have attached to the event.

Ice Prince is signed to Chocolate City Records. In 2004, he released his debut EP “Extraordinary” followed by “Rewind” in 2009. He won the maiden edition of Hennessy’s Artistry competition in 2009 in Nigeria and released his “Oleku” track a year after. Since its release, the song has received heavy rotation across board, making him one of the most sought-after artistes on the continent. He has featured on songs of over a dozen artistes including label mates M.I and Jesse Jagzto as well as Banky W, YQ, eLDee, Naeto C, Dekunle Fuji, Kel, Gino, Terry Tha Rapman, Sauce Kid, Djinee, Mo Cheddah and WizKid among others.

Wizkid is signed under Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment. His 2011 single “Don’t Dull” is receiving great reviews across the globe. He has collaborated with several Nigerian acts such as Kel, Dipp, Eva, Lynxxx and Teeto and recently performed at the 2010 Soundcity Music Awards.

The 233Connect Fabolous Live In Ghana Concert is supported by Kick Energy Drink, VK Vodka Kick, JOY FM, HITZ FM, YFM and Etv.

First Bicuits, Now Bags Of Rice? PDP will not kill person...lol

I don tire for PDP I'm telling you. What next? maybe Condoms? lol

Monalisa Chinda starts own blog

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Singer Goldie: Before and after

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Bill Clinton in Nigeria for ThisDay Awards

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is escorted to a craft shop by his aides before the start of the ThisDay annual awards for Excellence and Good Governance at Eko Hotel. The event is taking place tonight March 25, 2011

Terry G Discharged From Hospital

Contrary to reports suggesting that singer Terry G who crashed his car last Saturday is in a terrible condition and may have to be flown abroad, multiple sources close to the singer-producer, including two NET reporters, who spent time with him on Monday, have told us the singer’s condition is stable, and there’s ‘no cause for alarm’.
Terry was returning home from a Friday night out with some members of his House of Ginjah crew, when his car, a Toyota Camry, ran into a road demarcation around Chemiron on Metalbox road, around Ogba in Lagos. The car was damaged beyond repairs, and Terry and his friends were lucky to escape with only minor injuries.
The young music star spent the past few days in Triumph Hospital, on Unity road, Ikeja, running different scans and recuperating.
With his manager Ayodeji and his parents by his bedside, and reporters trooping in and out, it wasn’t long before everyone in the area knew a special patient was in the small hospital.
‘He’s very okay and responding to treatment, we’ve seen all his test results and there’s no cause to worry’ a Doctor at Triumph tells us. His manager had earlier informed us Terry was complaining of serious neck pains. When our reporters saw him on Monday, he had a collar round his neck. Sources say he will carry the collar for a while.
Meanwhile, according to a statement from his media rep, the singer was discharged at about 4PM today.
‘‘As you can see, I am getting better and I hope to be back on my feet soon. I want to thank all my fans and well wishers for their concern. Their love and care is even making me stronger. Thank God I am alive and getting better” Terry was quoted to have said in the statement…

Terry was admitted at Triumph Hospital in Ikeja-Lagos

NET's Victor Obot managed to steal a shot as Terry (circled, with neck collar) entered the clinic...

The Toyota Matrix Terry's manager used to pick him home

Pics of the car comedian CD John died in

The deceased's badly-damaged Golf

Following the shocking death of fast-rising comedian John Chijioke popularly known as CD John earlier today, Thursday, 24 March 2011, his colleagues, mother, sister and some other family members thronged the St. Nicholas Hospital on Campbell street, V.I this morning to receive the remains of the young man.
As earlier reported, CD John, whose birthday is on Sunday, 27 March 2011 was returning from singer Harrysong‘s album listening party in a convoy of three cars involving the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 7 winner Kunle Oluwaremi.
According to Oluwaremi, the stationed black Toyota Corolla that caused the accident was one of Governor Babatunde Fashola‘s campaign vehicles; and the occupants of the car, we learnt, were pasting posters of the Lagos State Governor at the time of the incident.
‘My friend drove my car, but immediately we realized a car was on the road, he managed to swerve to the left but since it was sudden; my car hit the rear side of the Toyota. Meanwhile, CD was coming behind in a top speed and uncontrollably ran into my car seconds later (an Explorer Jeep)’, the 2011 GUS winner tells NET.
CD drove the black Golf 2 that took his life, with his girlfriend Ebere sitting next to him, and a certain Joy and an unknown young man at the back of the car.
Only Chijioke died few hours after being treated for supposed head injuries at St. Nicholas hospital while others who were in the car with him are still in at the hospital, recuperating from sustained minor injuries.
‘Ebere had a deep cut on her forehead, which has been stitched and bruises on her body. But Joy had a fracture on her arm but the guy wasn’t hurt much‘, a nurse at the hospital reluctantly told us after much persuasion.
CD’s corpse was moved from St. Nicholas hospital to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) morgue at 10:45 this morning in a convoy led by fellow comedians – Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st, MC Abbey, Princess among others.
As announced by Ali Baba at the General hospital, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fahola has ordered that a team of specialist carry out an Autopsy on CD’s body.
The comedians at the morgue declined media comments upon Ali Baba’s instructions but comedienne Princess who was on her toes all along, overseeing the process of corpse’s discharge at St Nicholas spoke to us;
‘This is very sad. He used to call me his mom jokingly and he was even supposed to go with me for a show in London soon‘, the comedienne sadly expressed.
CD’s mother did not sob uncontrollably as many would have expected but her eyes and her seemingly calm attitude would tell anyone the middle-aged woman was in deep sorrow.
Additionally, Oluwaremi also chipped that St. Nicholas hospital demanded an upfront payment of N200, 000 before they could attend to them.
‘They didn’t want to admit CD and other injured people despite seeing the serious injuries, in fact I don’t know what this county is turning into‘, he lamented.
NET’s efforts to speak to the management of St. Nicholas hospital proved abortive as the Chief Matron K. G Vigo refused to answer any of our questions, which included enquiries on the injury CD suffered before the untimely death. She noted ‘it’s confidential‘.
Burial and other arrangements would be announced in due cause. Below a few pictures from the scene of the accident and at the hospital…

The Toyota Corolla that allegedly caused the accident.

The late Comedian's coffin being moved out of ST. Nicholas...

Front view of the hospital

Cross-section of mourners

Colleagues all...

Fellow comedians Omobaba, AY and Gbenga Adeyinka

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Reality star, Chidinma Mbalaso of Koko Mansion dies in a car crash in Kaduna

The very beautiful and lively Chidinma died this morning after sustaining serious injuries from a car crash in Kaduna yesterday. She had been in a coma and needed blood, but died before help could come. She was 23years old. So so sad! May her soul rest in peace...amen.

Genevieve Nnaji steps out with new love...?

I guess it's over with D'Banj. Genny didn't waste anytime at all. She recently stepped out with her new love at a movie premiere. Check them out after the cut...


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Allegations Placing Jesse Jags and Zara Making Out in the RestRoom!!!

On Friday March 4, 2011,a story was published by Dimeji Ogedengbe of TheNetng.com in what seemed like a malicious attempt to de-fame twovery hard working artists; Zara of Aboko Ku fame and Jesse Jagz of Chocolate City. In the story it was reported that “The Management” ofGET Arena caught the two young acts ‘making out’.A call was quickly put through to GET Arena by Zara’s management company as well asChocolate City, and in a statement issued to both parties, the management at Get Arena clearly stated that they DID NOT see Zara nor Jesse Jagz making out anywhere and at any event, hence their namesbeing attached to the story makes it FALSE. They (GET ArenaManagement) also stated that they do not know who TheNetng is and did not speak to anyone about Zara or Jagz.Zara is a hard working young lady whose main focus is her career and promoting her Aboko Ku song and video. We do not understand why anyonewould go through such lengths to de-fame her.

She has clearly denied of any such occurence between her and Jagz or any other person at theevent.Award winning artiste Jesse Jagz whose album ‘Jag of all Trades’ wasreleased about a year ago has no idea of any of the said events, hewas present @ the M.I “One Night Stand” to support his brother butnothing of that nature occurred to his knowledge. His Manager, Sola received a call from one Dimeji Ogedengbe on 22/02/2011 claiming hehad a story about it but received an answer in the negative. Hehowever never called back to confirm the incident. Jesse and hismanagement are really shocked by the post as are Zara and hermanagement.From Zara, her management, Chocolate City and the management at GETArena, we are stating very clearly that the incident reported by TheNetng did not happen to neither of the accused artistes and we bid them next time to carry out proper investigations before publishing harmful articles or misrepresenting people....

Na wa o....