Untitled

31 year old Celebrity Stylist Toyin Lawani set to wed 21 year old lover

The 31 year old hard working and generous designer and business woman recently got engaged to her 21 year old lover. The couple have been dating quietly since the beginning of year…and will be walking down the aisle in a couple of months.

Oh! Before you talk about the age gap, here’s what she has to say about it:

VIDEO: A Day With Davido

Few months after the huge success of his debut, Omo Baba Olowo (The Genesis), Nigeria’s Honorable King of the New School; Davido, began to work on his sophomore album. A few weeks after recording his vocals for his first single, “Gobe”, we spent a day to capture the final process to the release of the record. 

This documentary/montage closes the door to the entertainers performing persona and briefly presents Davido, the individual on a work day, it recaps only a few things O.B.O had to do to prepare for the release of his single, Gobe.

Davido currently has 3 singles toward his sophomore album

BEWARE! IYANYA IMPOSTORS EXTORT MONEY FROM UNSUSPECTING FANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Here is an official press release from Iyanya’s team

We wish to inform the public that Nigerian superstar, Iyanya Mbuk, has multiple impostors on Facebook who have been shamelessly extorting money from unsuspecting fans and well-meaning individuals.  

The general public should please note that on Facebook, Iyanya’s account operates with Iyanya Mbbuk [Note the Double B] on Facebook. On other social media platforms, Iyanya’s names and handles are as follows:

• Facebook: Iyanya Mbbuk
• Twitter:  @iyanya
• Google +: +Iyanya Mbuk
• Instagram: @iyanya
• Keek: @iyanyambbuk

Contact for bookings remain bookiyanya@gmail.com, 234 803 392 1012

We encourage the public to report any suspicious activity from suspected impostors

Nominate Your Business Today for the 2013 African Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) competition

The African Leadership Network (ALN), Africa’s premier community of young, dynamic and influential new generation leaders, yesterday 19th June 2013 announced the launch of the 2013 African Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) competition. The most prestigious business and entrepreneurship awards in Africa, AAE recognises and awards business leaders who serve as role models to Africa’s aspiring entrepreneurs and who demonstrate business excellence, innovation and profitability.

Speaking at the launch of the 2013 AAE, recently appointed ALN CEO Isaac Fokuo commented:

We are delighted to launch the competition for 2013, and welcome nominations for the best African companies for this year’s Awards. Last year’s competition was particularly robust, producing inspiring winners, and we are looking forward to equally compelling candidates this year.

In its seventh year since commencement, AAE is grateful to its key partner, Omidyar Network, as well as our other sponsors, and remain focused on promoting entrepreneurship as the path to building wealth and prosperity in Africa.

In its seventh year since inception, AAE has attracted more than 7,000 applications from African businesses and awarded prizes of over US$1.5 million to 30 leading entrepreneurs.

The 2013 Awards are sponsored for the fifth consecutive year by Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm dedicated to harnessing the power of markets to create opportunity for people to improve their lives. Commenting on the launch, Omidyar Network Africa Managing Director, Malik Fal says:

Omidyar Network is pleased to continue its support of the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship, helping it grow into the most distinguished entrepreneurship awards programme on the continent. We believe that vibrant and robust entrepreneurial ecosystems are critical to promote sustained and inclusive economic growth. These awards provide a strong platform to celebrate some of the continent’s most promising, as well as established, entrepreneurs and accelerate the expansion of entrepreneurship in Africa.

AAE is open to companies that are domiciled in Africa, that are not subsidiaries of larger organisations and have been profitable for at least two years. This year’s awards have a new category, Outstanding Social Entrepreneur Award, in recognition of the growing imperative to balance sustainability and profitability in business practices. In sum, there are five categories:

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Awarded to a senior African business leader who has served as an entrepreneurial icon for several decades and has left an enduring legacy of success in Africa

TRANSFORMATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD – Citation and trophy awarded to a notable business leader who has had a major socio-economic impact in Africa by building a business with revenues greater than US$50 million

OUTSTANDING MATURE BUSINESS AWARD – US$100 000 prize to a business leader who has built a company with revenues between US$5Million and US$50million

OUTSTANDING SMALL AND GROWING BUSINESS – US$50 000 prize to young, remarkable African business with revenues between US$500k – US$5Million

SOCIAL ENTPREPRENEUR AWARD (NEW) – US$50 000 prize awarded to an outstanding enterprise that has a demonstrated socio-economic and environmental impact, while blending profitability and sustainability in its business model. To be eligible, companies must demonstrate revenues of between US$ 150 000 and US$2.5 million in the last financial year.

Nominations should be sent to aae@africanleadershipnetwork.com by the 18th of July 2013.

The 2013 Awards ceremony will be held alongside ALN’s flagship event, The Annual Gathering, a yearly convention, which brings together ALN members, entrepreneurs, investors, policy-makers, and government leaders. This year’s ALN Annual Gathering will take place between 2nd and 5th October 2013, Mauritius.

Yvonne Nelson accuses friend of feeding bloggers stories about her

There have been so many rumours about Ghanian Actress Yvonne Nelson and now she knows who is feeding a certain blogger (LIB) such stories.

Hard to make new friends now.People get closer just bcuz they need the HYPE! Well you got the hype and just lost a Friend.Goodnight

— Yvonne Nelson (@yvonnenelsongh) June 18, 2013

To clear things… This friend is a GUY…… Had his team sending stories about me to bloggers…. Good job sweetie.

— Yvonne Nelson (@yvonnenelsongh) June 18, 2013

Why would some1 you call a friend  call a blogger to write a false dating story . Geez mehn you seriously need help

— Yvonne Nelson (@yvonnenelsongh) June 18, 2013

D’banj’s D’ Kings Men concert holds this Sunday June 23 @Eko Hotel

Ndani TV and DB Records presents D’ Kings Men Concert featuring Superstars, 2Chainz, Dbanj (Eja Nla), Olamide (Badoo), Wizkid (Wizzy), Fally Ipupa, Iyanya, Timaya, Naeto C. Also featuring Kay Switch, J Sol, Durella and Ikechukwu.

Tickets: N5,000 regular, N25,000 VIP and N1,000,000 for VIP tables. For state box call 07039456374 or 08187341191.

For Online ticket sales visit: www.naijaticketshop.com and all Naija Ticket SHop outlets. You can also go to www.Jumia.com.

Offline ticket sales go to; Eko Hotel and Suites, Silverbird Cinemas in VI & Ikeja, Ozone Cinemas Yaba, Coldstone Creamery, Domino’s Pizza in VI & Lekki.

Event is powered by Henessy and Lucozade Sport.

Mo’Cheddah becomes Soulmate Hair Care Products Ambassador

It’s been a while since the ‘Franchise Celebrity’ has been the rave of the scene, at least not since she dropped her Dance Pop tune, “Louder” about this time last year.

The award-winning “See Me” chanteuse was signed on last year as the brand ambassador for hair product chain, Soulmate, for a whopping 5 million Naira deal. She uploaded the below photo onto her Instagram page moments ago and we really hope it marks the beginning of a new ad campaign featuring her.

New Music: @DJSoupamodel Ft Vector ( @vectorYSG ) – Take Over

After releasing her 1st two singles, “Number” featuring Day 26 and “Ms. international” featuringBeenie Man and Wizkid, world renowned female producer and Africa’s 1st female DJ releases her 3rd single off the upcoming “Who is DJ Soupamodel?” Project.

Featuring Vector and infused with Hip-Hop and dub-step, “Take Over” is a heavy new jam.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Download

‘Koko Master’ D’Banj Premieres New Single “Finally” & Dance Competition at the Beat 99.9 FM Studio

In a bid to promote his new album, “D’Kings Men” and his forthcoming DKM Concert on 23rd June, 2013, D’Banj and his DB Records crew have been on a massive media tour. While he dropped by the Beat 99.9 FM Studio, he premiered his new single “Finally” and it’s forthcoming dance competition.

Dbanj and The Beat 99.9 FM are giving out a mystery prize for best “Viral Finally Dance Video” on Youtube. Shoot yours, upload or send video/video link to us at socialmedia@thebeat99.com with your name, phone number and a short bio of yourself.

Let us know what you think of this video

Photos: Bez’s New Music Video Shoot in New York

It’s a little hard to believe that with all the success Bez has attained so far in his career, he’s done it with only one official music video out. And, that video was for “Stupid Song” featuring Praiz.

But, now the guitar-playing “Zuciya Daya” singer is about to change all that. Bez has called on Kemi &Remi Adetiba to be the team behind his new music video for his single, “Say”. Here are some of the photo from the set on location in New York with lead video model, Ify Jones