Gulder Ultimate Search 8: Winner To Emerge, Dec 11

(L-R): Fejioro Ejogbamu, Christopher Okagbue, Anthony Igwe and Kelvin Durst, remaining contestants in the GUS 8

After spending 13 weeks in the plains and plateau of the Egbetua Quarters, Ososo Mountains in Edo State, Gulder Ultimate Search 8 is set to come to a thrilling end this Sunday, December 11, 2011.
After the first two tasks in the Contest of Champions stage, four champions were evicted, leaving six to vie for the ultimate prize. The remaining contestants are: Kelvin Durst, Anthony Igwe, Tony Horsfall, Christopher Akagbue, Fejiro Ejogbamu and Anastasia Azike who is the last female contestant standing.
Following her feat, Anastasia is the winner of the one million naira prize for the last female contestant standing. She is however still in contention for the ultimate prize which consists of N7 million, a brand new SUV and N500,000 wardrobe allowance for one year.
Gulder Ultimate Search 8 adopted a different format from the previous editions of the show. This year, 30 contestants were selected to participate; as against the 10 individuals who contested in previous editions. Furthermore, they went into the jungle in three batches, consisting of 10 contestants each – five male and five female contestants.
For the first time, viewers had a chance to vote back in contestants who had earlier been evicted.

Rhythm Unplugged Hits Lagos, Dec 18

Mike Epps

The much anticipated 2011 edition of the Rhythm Unplugged concert, which for the first time will combine comedy and musical performances, is billed to commence on Sunday, December 18, 2011 and Friday, December 23 2011.

Organizers of the show, Flytime Promotions, have assured us of a bigger and better show than previous editions, with a special comedy concert featuring world famous African American Actor/Comedian, Mike Epps.

Also performing with the comedian on stage during the comedy show are some of Nigeria’s finest stand up comics; Basketmouth, I Go Dye, Gordons, Bovi and Buchi.

The gigs will feature performances by a cream of the country’s top artistes including 2face, Psquare, 9ice, Wizkid, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, M.I, Jesse Jaggs, Ice Prince, Duncan Mighty, Flavour, Naeto C, Sound Sultan, Lynxxx,  David O, and Olamide.

Others are Waje,  SamKlef, Eva, Mo’Cheddah, Seyi Shay, Goldie, Konga, Loose Kaynon, Retta, Skidd, Chidinma, Bez. Omawunmi and Timi Dakolo.

The musical concert will take place at the Ocean View, while the comedy concert will hold at the Expo hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

Popular OAP at Rhythm FM 93.7, IK Osakioduwa will be hosting the show.

Princess And Racheal Evicted From Project Fame Season 4

Racheal and Princess

It gets tenser for viewers as the week goes by at MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 4. Over the weekend, two contestants Princess and Rachael said goodbye as they were evicted from the show.
Last week, the two evictees along with Ethel, Yvonne, Roy and Ese had been put on probation leaving them with one more chance to get themselves back into the competition. But after the six performances, Princess and Rachael were left hanging when the judges saved Ethel and the faculty Ese. Yvonne and Roy were also saved through unfamiliar circumstances as the latter saved Yvonne after a spectacular performance.
Rachael and Princess then performed for once last time and wowed everyone including the members of the faculty and the judges.
On the next day, the last six contestants standing thrilled the audience with an opening performance by rendering gospel group Infinty’s ‘Olori oko’. In pairs, the contestants then rendered other songs from Sunny Ade and Onyeka Onwenu’s ‘Wait for me’ and Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston’s ‘When you believe’.
‘I must say that you all brought your best tonight and even if there were some slight hitches, your performances tonight were very impressive and I must commend you all for making it this far in the competition… you guys are already stars! We have decided to leave the judging to the viewing public to start voting as this competition has gotten tougher so it is completely out of our hands now’, Kwame announced on behalf of the judges.
The last six contestants will now slug it out for the grand prize of 2.5 million naira with a fully loaded Toyota Rav 4 jeep and a recording contract.

Victoria Beckham In Shopping Spree For Daughter

Victoria Beckham and baby Harper at JFK Airport

Former ‘Spice Girls’ member, Victoria ‘Posh Spice’ Beckham is apparently on a shopping spree for 5 month old daughter Harper Seven Beckham as she was recently spotted stocking up on designer clothes at the Carmel Baby Store in London.
The 37-year-old wife of celebrated footballer, David Beckham, reportedly spent $645 on several items including $70 faux fur gloves, a $235 coat, $105 cardigan and a $235 party dress.
Victoria, who is also a fashion designer with her own range of sunglasses and fragrance, reportedly loves buying new outfits for daughter Harper, mixing designer and high street items.
Beckham has participated in five official documentaries and reality shows about her, including ‘Being Victoria Beckham’, ‘The Real Beckhams’, and ‘Victoria Beckham: Coming to America’.
Victoria Caroline Beckham is married to David Beckham and they have four children; Brooklyn Joseph, Romeo James, Cruz David, and Harper Seven.

Genevieve, Omotola, Rita Dominic At The AFRIFF Awards 2011

Chioma Ude - Founder of AFRIFF Awards

The awards ceremony of the Africa International Film Festival took place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki and was attended by a host of Nollywood stars and other top notch celebs. Also in attendance were US actresses Lynn Whitfield and Tichina Arnold.

Check out a few photos taken at the event…

‘Big Daddy’ Premieres In Lagos

Director of 'Big Daddy', Chris Ihidero and cast members

On Sunday December 4, the cinema 3 of the Silverbird Galleria opened it doors as it played host to a number of guests who were invited to watch the premiere of the much talked about ‘Big Daddy‘ movie on rape and sexual violence.
Guests at the premiere included Charles and Amaka Igwe, Sunday Are, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Ifeoma Williams, Ayeni Adekunle, Tee A, Tosyn Bucknor, Jahman Anikulapo, Zeal and  Niyola.  Others are Muiyiwa Oshidero, Bunmi Dipo-Salami, Olufemi Kayode, Kate Ibeanusi, Lala, OC Ukeje, Ibiyemi and the Commissioner for women affairs in Ekiti state, Fola Richie-Adewusi.
Written and directed by Chris Ihidero, the short film captures the story of a vulnerable young girl (played by Zara Abimbola-Udofia) who, under the very eyes of her mother and brother, was violated repeatedly by her uncle.
The event was anchored by Lamide Akintobi while Yemi Adamolekun co-ordinated the conversation panel.
Check more glamoring pictures after the cut

Wizkid, Sound Sultan, BrymO, Others To Perform At FAB Night Out

Wizkid

FAB magazine, the organizers of the annual FAB Night Out event have announced the exciting list of artistes who will be thrilling the guests celebrities from the world of fashion, music and entertainment with scintillating performances at the forthcoming fashion/awards show.
Headlining this year’s edition is none other than pop sensation Wizkid. The list also includes popular acts such as Sound Sultan, Praiz, Brymo, Yemi Alade and Nigerian-American singer Zaina. Comedians Yaw and Ushbebe will also be on set to crack up guests with hilarious jokes.
Organizers say Ebuka of Big Brother fame and TV presenter Jumai Shaba will host the event.
‘We are doing all we can to make sure that this show is one you won’t forget in a hurry. This will be the fashion show of the year’, publisher of the magazine Familusi Akin Babajide.
FAB Night Out, debuted in 2010 as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents with the best offering every calendar year with a total of twenty six award plaques to reward deserving talents.
This year’s event will be held at the prestigious Landmark Village, Victoria Island on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

YouTube Launches In Nigeria

Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, two of the three founders of YouTube

Video-sharing website YouTube officially launched its services in Nigeria on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

The company’s reps, officials from Google Nigeria and IT buffs gathered at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos to celebrate the event.

The YouTube interface suggests which local version should be chosen on the basis of the IP address of the user which is in this case, Nigeria. Nigerian content will now be brought to the forefront for users in country, suggesting the likely videos/clips.

This also suggests that some video content might be restricted from showing in the country if copyright restrictions are filed.

A unique URL (uniform resource locator) has also been issued (www.youtube.com.ng).

So far YouTube has launched the localized versions of its website’s interface in 36 countries. The company recently launched operations in Belgium (November 17) and Colombia (November 30).

YouTube was created in February 2005 by PayPal employees; Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. The company was later bought by Google Inc. for $1.65 billion, and now operates as a subsidiary of Google