O.C Ukeje Gets Nissan Almera Car At The '2013 Nollywood Movies Awards' For Winning Best Lead Actor

Nollywood heartthrob, O.C Ukeje won the award for best lead actor for his role in the move ‘Hoodush‘ at the Nollywood Movies Awards on Saturday October 12th. He also won a brand new Nissan Almera in a ballot dawn with all the winners in each acting category. Others in the categories included Uti Nwachukwu, Rita Dominic, Bishop and other talented stars.
Congrats O.C!

Punch Editor,Wins CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award

The editor, SUNDAY PUNCH, Miss Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye, was on Saturday announced the winner of the Environment category of the CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award.

Ogunseye was one of the two Nigerians who emerged winners at the award ceremony held in Cape Town, South Africa. She won the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Awards MSD Health and Medical category in 2011.

The other winner is Tolu Ogunlesi, a freelance journalist for Ventures Africa, Nigeria, in the Coca-Cola Company, Economics and Business Awards category.

Congrats to the winners!

18-Year-Old Nigerian Dominates In African Children’s Literature

The Golden Baobab Prizes for African Children’s literature, set up to celebrate and inspire the creation of enthralling African children’s stories, have announced the 2013 prize long list with seven Nigerians nominated  in different categories.

More inspiring is the fact that the youngest person on this list is 18-year-old Nigeria’s born Fego Martins Ahia (Ogenefego Ahia) who is not only the youngest on the long list, but also the only Nigerian in his category which is The Golden Baobab prize for rising writers.

See the names of other Nigerians on the long-list, after the cut...

PHOTOS: Gorgeous Ladies And Lots More At The Nollywood Movies Awards (NMA) + Full List Of Winners

The second edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards, took place yesterday October 12, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. 

The event was hosted by Segun Arinze who replaced Basekmouth and Dakore Akande.

More lovely pics and the full list of winners after the cut...

Thumps Up For Our First Lady! Dame Patience Jonathan Honoured With Doctorate Degree In South Korea

Wife of Nigeria’s president, Patience Jonathan, on Thursday added one more Honorary Doctorate degree to her gallery after a South Korean University honoured her.

It is Mrs. Jonathan’s fourth doctorate since becoming Nigeria’s First Lady.

The awarding institution, Hansei University, said they honoured Mrs. Jonathan because she had worked “hard for many good causes.”

“I was just doing my own thing not knowing that in far away Asia everything was being noted. I want to assure you all that with God’s help I will do more,”

Edo Movies and Music Academy Awards (EMMAA 2013) Holds On November 21st In Benin City

E-Zone Marketing and Event Managers presents EDO MOVIE & MUSIC ACADEMY AWARDS ( EMMAA  2013).

The Edo entertainment industry has coupled talented human resources with her rich and unbeatable cultural heritage over the years to produce a rich and vibrant entertainment industry which is thought worthy of celebrating and applauding.  

It will be a 1- Day Event which will be held on November 21, 2013 at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Airport road, Benin City. This venue will host both the pre-award symposium and the Awards proper as it marks a most serene environment and an easily accessible location for the purposes of the event.

9-Year-Old Primary School Boy Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional

A nine-year-old primary six pupil of Role Model School, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, Jomiloju Tunde-Oladipo, has emerged the youngest Nigerian Microsoft certified professional.

He came tops among 21 pupils who sat for the professional examination in Lagos.

He is now a Microsoft office specialist in office word 2010.

Chidinma, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Goldie, Waje, Kcee and More Make The 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVAs) Nominees List

The nominees for the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVAs) have been announced.
NMVA aims at honouring musicians with some of the most creative and outstanding videos of the year.
See the full list below:

Video of the Year
Flavour – Ada Ada
Olamide – Duro Soke
Sound Sultan – Natural Something
D’banj – Don’t Tell Me Nonsense
Chidinma – Emi Ni Baller

Best Afro Hip Hop Video
Ill Bliss – I Am Sorry
Splash – Church Agbasa
Olamide – Durosoke
M.I – Chairman
Phyno – Man of the Year

Mo Abudu Tops The List Of The 25 Most Powerful Women In Global TV

The women on The Hollywood Reporter's inaugural 25 Most Powerful Women In Global TV list are united in their ambition, savvy and determination to make a mark on worldwide TV by doing so on their own terms. And Nigerian entrepreneur/Ebony Life TV CEO,  Mo Abudu is top on the list.

See what they wrote about her after the cut...

UN Ambassador/Nigerian Actress, Chika Ike Receives 'HOG' Award

She was presented with the award on Friday September 27.
The Hall of Grace (HOG)  Awards is know  to reward exceptional Nigerians in their chosen careers and contribution to Nation building.
More pics after the cut...

2face Idibia Presents N3 Million To Winners Of The '2Face Peace Awards'

Three winners emerged from the award ceremony which held on Saturday, Sept. 21 2013 (World Peace Day) at the Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja. They received N1 million each to use in furthering the various peace causes they have been involved in.

The 2Face Peace Awards kicked off the Million Voices for Peace campaign being run by the 2Face Idibia Reachout Foundation. The winners were selected from a pool of young people aged between 18 to 35 whose initiatives helped in promoting peace in their areas for at least 18 months.

Hollywood Actress Kerry Washington Named By People Magazine As 'Best Dress Star In The World' + List Of Top 10 Style Stars

 "Scandal" star Kerry Washington is the world's best-dressed woman, according to People magazine.

The 36-year-old, who last captured media attention in July after news of her secret marriage to Nigerian American football corner-back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) stunned fans, is coming off several fashion magazine covers including landing a coveted spread with Elle. She tops a list that includes stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Solange Knowles and Kate Bosworth.

Check out the full list after the cut...

P-Square And Iyanya Nominated For The 2013 Soul Train Awards

Some hours ago Nigerian superstars P-Square got nominated for the 2013 MTV EMA (Europe Music Awards) and now the duo have landed another nomination for the 2013 Soul Train Awards. They earned a nomination for the 'Best International Performance' category alongside Iyanya, for their hit songs “Personally” and “Ur Waist” respectively.

Kendrick Lamar was also nominated in six categories, while Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Tamar Braxton all landed five nominations.

The 2013 Soul Train Awards will be hosted by actor-comedian Anthony Anderson. It is scheduled to take place at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada November 8 and it is slated to air at 9 PM EST/PST December 1 on CENTRIC and BET. 

The full list of 2013 Soul Train Awards categories and nominees is as follows:

Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

“Differentology” - Bunji Garlin

“The Fog” - Machel Montano

“Next To Me” - Emeli Sande

“Personally” - P-Square

“Ur Waist” – Iyanya

P-Square, Wizkid, Others Nominated For The 2013 MTV EMAs (Europe Music Awards)

P-Square and Wizkid have been nominated for the Best African Act category in the recently announced 2013 MTV EMA (Europe Music Awards);  the world’s annual music awards show that celebrates the year’s hottest artists from around the globe
Also nominated were Africans Mafikizolo, LCNVL and Fuse ODG .
Check out the list of nominees for the 2013 MTV EMAs after the cut:

BEST AFRICAN ACT (winner goes on to compete in Worldwide Act category)
Fuse ODG
LCNVL
Mafikizolo
P-Square
Wizkid

(For the full list of Worldwide Act nominees, please visit press.mtvema.com) 

BEST SONG
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out Of Heaven”
Daft Punk – “Get Lucky” (ft. Pharrell Williams)
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Thrift Shop” (ft. Wanz)
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)

Nominees for the 2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards

The nominees for the 5th edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY) has been announced.

The awards show is scheduled to take place on Sunday 17th November 2013 at the Red Carpet Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to the ELOY Team, the criteria for the awards focus on the character of the individual, her ability, achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through direct and indirect leadership, service, commitment, achievement, integrity and character.
Check out the 2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY) Categories...after the cut...

Tush Awards 2013 Official Nominee List

The Nominees for the Youth Category for Tush Awards 2013 are as follows:

YOUTH CELEBS CATEGORIES

1. Best Youth Comedian

SENATOR

EMEKA SMITH

OMOBABA

AKPORORO

MC BASH

2. Best Youth Act (Music) Male

JAYWON

BURNA BOI

OLAMIDE

           IYANYA

     DAVIDO

Check Out Sultry Simone, Winner Of The 'Best Behind' In Afro Model 2013 Awards (PHOTOS And VIDEO)

Sultry Simone is a US model, dancer and star of the Bubble Butt and Twerk It music videos. She was crowned the 2013 Best Behind at the Afro Model Awards Show held some months ago in the UK.
More of her hot pics and video after the cut...

Psquare Honoured With ''White Smithbilt Cowboy Hat'' In Calgary

The Okoye brothers are now Honorary Calgarians. Calgary is the largest city of Alberta, Canada, in the southern part south of Edmonton.

In some countries, such as the United States, an ornamental key – the "Key to the City" – is presented to esteemed visitors, residents, or others whom the city wishes to honour, but in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, instead of a key, esteemed visitors receive a ''white Smithbilt cowboy hat'' and usually recite one of two oaths (one formal, the other more silly) to become honorary Calgarians.

Psquare reciting their oaths

Wearing their white Smithbilt cowboy hat

Congrats guys!

MOBO Awards 2013 Nominations List: Ice Prince, Seun Kuti, Tiwa Savage and WizKid Lead Nominations

The 18th annual MOBO Awards nominees were unveiled some days ago. The list which comprises a superb combination, features the very best artists across a broad range of MOBO categories. And our very own Ice Prince, Seun Kuti, Tiwa Savage and WizKid were nominated in the Best African Act  category.

The winners are in your hands… so get voting...see the full list below:

Best African Act 

Atumpan

Bombino

Fuse ODG

Ice Prince

Liquideep

Mafikizolo

Seun Kuti

Spoek Mathambo

Tiwa Savage 

WizKid

Basketmouth, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Rita Dominic, Emma Nyra, Others Win The 2013 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) + Full List Of Winners

Basketmouth, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Rita Dominic and Emma Nyra were among winners at the 2013 NEA Awards, held on September 1st in New York.

The event was hosted by Basketmouth saw performances from Sean Tizzle , Dammy Krane, Olamide, Phyno and more.

Check out the full list of winners below

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR YBNL – Olamide

HOTTEST SINGLE OF THE YEAR Kukere – Iyanya

BEST NEW ACT OF THE YEAR Burna Boy