I TAYA FOR NIGERIA - PAUL OKOYE

One half of P-Square group, Paul Okoye, is among millions of Nigerians who are frustrated with happenings in the country.

Several Nigerians have wondered why the government has not showed much sincerity towards making live better for the citizens.

Paul, who shared a picture of Times Square in the US, which showed its beautiful environment, prayed to God for a better life for Nigerians. He also prayed that there comes a time when Nigeria will be better than most Western countries.

He said, “Dear God, even if I know I will never see my country like this, but at least, let my children or grandchildren see my country like this one day. Na beg I de beg. This na wickedness haba, As in, I taya.”

I MANAGE MALE ADMIRERS BY SHOWING THEM GOD - NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS JUDY AUSTIN

Wonders and doubts were left in the lips of fastest rising actress, Judy Austin’s fans when she said she manages her male admirers by showing them God’s love when they approach her with advances.

Awash by her answers, it was disclosed that Judy’s fast rising fan base separated with doubts when some wondered if such response could be coming from an elegant and beautiful screen actress like her, which however sounded too righteous to them.

In her words: “I’m wondering why it should be surprising to most people. Could it be as an actress I can’t be a good Christian with strong family upbringing? My beauty did not affect my being. So, I manage my male admirers by showing them God’s love,” she said.

When asked about the sex for role issue that is looming the industry of today, and whether she experienced it, this sensational actress said: “No, I was not. I guess God’s grace led me through, because I've not experienced it yet.”

I’M NOT A MISCHIEVOUS PERSON - CHINEDU IKEDIEZE

Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze better known as Aki, has attributed his acting prowess to the freedom he was able to get from his grandmother while growing with her in Abia state.

The actor known for his child-friendly movies stated that it was the way he was given the opportunity to have fun that paved way for him to know how children play and that made him learn how to play pranks on people.

He explained that though he might act mischievous roles but not is just the character of Aki and not the real personality of Chindedu Ikedieze.

According to him, “My background contributed a lot to who I am today and it is still contributing. I grew up with my grandmother in Abia State and I learnt a lot from her. She probably just gave me a free hand to operate as a little boy and that gave me the opportunity to know how to set traps, play pranks on people and to know other little things that children usually do.

“The experience really influenced what I do today because most of the films I do are children- friendly. You will always see me playing one mischievous role or the other; I learnt these things while I was a little boy. Also, every child has a story; you know I was a street boy, so to speak. All those little things I gathered on the streets. Aki is the character that everybody knows me for, though Chinedu Ikedieze is not a mischievous person.”

WHY I’M RELEASING MY ALBUM ONLINE - MODE 9

With the regular downloading sites coming up on various platforms, some artistes have resulted to putting their songs on those site for fans to download due to the high rate of piracy in the country.

Rapper, Babatunde Olusegun Adewale, better known as Mode 9, is not happy with this trend and has decided to release his album online rather than putting it out in the market.

According to him, he claimed that he never made a dime from his last works which affected him badly as he is not happy with the way the Alaba guys play on artistes intelligence.

He accused the Alaba boys of copying from the original CDs and selling them while leaving the original one in the shop and when confronted, they will bring the original just the way they were given while you see the same type of CDs with people everywhere.

“You give your CDs to the Alaba guys to market for you, and even though you see your CDs all over the place, whenever you call them to ask for your money, they tell you, e no sell. Should you decide to visit them at their shops, they will show you the CDs you gave them to sell, claiming, e no sell, all this in spite of evidence to the contrary. They simply copy the CDs, and sell their own copies, leaving the original copies unsold.

“CDs are on their way out anyway. Digital music is the future, and so I have decided to release my forthcoming album online. It will only be available online via downloads for the enjoyment, and convenience of my fans,” he told Nation newspaper.

WHY I WEAR PROVOCATIVE OUTFITS - CHIKA IKE

Fans of Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, have recently been very angry at her because of the outfits she puts on, which they seem not to be okay with.

Chika has been seen lately to wear dresses that show some vital parts of her body and some of her followers have expressed their displeasure over this.

But the Fancy Nancy boss has explained why she wears such outfits, saying they are cloths she feels very comfortable with.

In an interview with Daily Independent, Chika said she cannot imagine not flaunting her charming legs.

In her words, “I can’t do without my tan-top and my short, so I can show off those sexy legs.”

I WANT MATURED MAN AS BOYFRIEND - NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS BELINDA EFFAH

Belinda Effah is a lady that has carved a niche for herself in the movie industry in Nigeria since joining the profession some years ago.

When it comes to beauty, she commands that. She is one actress most men would love to have as partner.

However, Belinda says she cannot just settle for any man that comes her way. She recently listed to Daily Independent in an interview what she wants from her ideal man.

Belinda said she wants a man who is matured in mind and understands the kind of job she does.

In her words, “I’ll only be in a relationship with a matured mind, who knows the kind of job I do and understand me well. We would have mutual respect for each other. Whatever happens, I’ll always respect my partner and whatever issues we have, we settle it indoors.”

She said apart from the above qualities, the man must also be very neat because she cannot stand a dirty man.

The actress said her man has to be, “God-fearing, disciplined, well-dressed and clean mental, spiritually and emotionally. I can’t stand dirty environments or dirty people.”

SO SAD! HARRYSONG REACTS TO THE DISAPPOINTMENT HE SUFFERED AT BASKETMOUTH’S “LORD OF THE RIBS” SHOW

Basketmouth held his much-publicised and highly-awaited Lord of the Ribs show at Eko Hotels, Lagos. It was a successful event as many buzzed about the performances, paparazzi, moments and displays from their fave superstars on social media.

But the biggest disappointment for the night came for Five Star Music act Harrysong who took to his Instagram page to share his ugly plight.

The Reggae Blues crooner, according to him, had prepared to give the best performance of the night, but he was disappointed when he mounted the stage to perform his set and the DJ couldn’t bring on the music.

His words: “After rehearsing, and preparing to give in my best and make my fans happy tonite,” he wrote, “to see that am performing this song that has brought me so much joy and happiness (Reggaeblues) the music suddenly stop’s and the DJ said his laptop went off.”

But the crowd who were in the ecstasy saved him the show, as they understood the malfunction and all rose to give him a standing ovation without hearing him sing.

Sound check, 1,2! Very important in our shows!!!

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