Events: Banky W Stages R&BW – The Grand Love Concert

Banky W is throwing another Lagos party. And this time, it’s for the release of his hugely anticipated genre-defining, industry-shaking album R&BW. The singer, songwriter and businessman has spent the last few years grooming protégées like Wizkid, Skales and Niyola; running the EME label- currently unarguably Nigeria’s number one music powerhouse.

Now, W is all ready to present his new body of work to millions of fans around the world. And he’s setting it off with an intimate concert this Valentine. EME has announced plans for the R&BW: “The Grand Love” Concert, saying, in a statement released this morning, that the concert will hold at The Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe in Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, February 15, 2013.

 

It’s just about two months after the massive Baddest Concert, featuring Banky and his label mates. The singer says he’s ready again, to treat fans to the kind of special performance they won’t get anywhere else.

 

And he’s joined by some of R&B’s biggest names, including Wande Coal, Darey, Tiwa Savage, Bez, Blacky and Faze. Other star performers, according to EME, include Lynxxx, Sound Sultan, Jahfizz, Iyanya, Praiz, Omawumi, Waje, J Martins, May D, Chidinma and many more to be announced.

 

EME homeboys Wizkid, Skales, DJ Xclusive, and Shaydee are also on the bill, as well as first lady Niyola with special guests appearance by Don Jazzy and Yvonne Nelson as well as other special surprises.

 

Banky W took time off finalizing the album, and rehearsing for the concert, to speak with journalists on Wednesday, saying he ‘can’t wait to present this beautiful album’. ‘This is the year of R&BW’, he says, adding that the Civic Centre concert is ‘one of many events’ that’ll mark the arrival of the long awaited album.

Gossip & Gists: Knorr Taste Quest Episode 3 – Ngozy, First Evictee

KTQ has finally had its first eviction of the show, and sadly, it was Ngozy Obasa, the funky mother of four who got the chop. This week they were given Breadfruit, Okro, Ginger and Chicken Livers, as the compulsory ingredients to work with, although they could get supporting ingredients from their pantry.  Abeg, who knows breadfruit before, and what can you cook with it?  Well, the contestants were still very creative with the ingredients, and came out with interesting looking dishes, even head judge; Dr Robert said so, although he also complained that most of them overcooked the chicken livers.

At the end of it all, Ngozy who made ofe ntata which she called “chop chop” soup got evicted and Lalu, the Asian chef won the task, and was given a microwave oven.
Hmmn, I wonder what the judges have in store for the contestants in the next episode. Previously, it was Cocoyam and Catfish and this week was Breadfruit and Okro, I just hope it’s something I’m familiar with, let me try and cook it too. LoL!

In case you’ve not been following it, Knorr Taste Quest or KTQ is showing on the following stations; Silverbird on Saturdays at 8.00pm, AIT on Sundays at 5.00pm, Galaxy on Sundays at 8.00pm, E-Stars (Startimes) on Sundays at 7.30pm and OnTV on Sundays at 6.30pm. You can also watch previous episodes or download some of the recipes used, also watch out for the questions after the show to win cool prizes.

Gossip & Gists: Flavour Gets LR 3 From His Marketer Obaino, Gives Car To His Mum

Flavour Na’bania recently got an LR 3 from his marketer Obaino for the success of his previous album before the new one and Flavour gave the brand new car to his mum.

Videos: I-Ma Premiers New Video – BETTA

I-ma is a unique music artiste with a style that is quite avant garde. The confidence she puts on clearly shows that she is one act that is bound to keep her music within her own parameters.

In an age when people are easily influenced by dominant genres, I-ma seamlessly keeps true to her style with no pretense.

This video is a follow-up to her previously released single of the same title and is of top notch quality. one thing that caught our attention is her attention to details and her desire to glorify God. Last December, she hosted an exclusive Poolside Praise Party in her home base and the event had a lot of youths in attendance. She is committed to youth ministry through her music and activities so we resolved to give her cause a hand.

I-ma is an  Akwa Ibom State born gospel singer and gospel entertainer that fluidly sings the praises of God through different genres of music.  Her passion for youth ministry drove her into using every available means for the propogation of the gospel. Here, we premier a single from her titled “Better”. Its delivered in pidgin and we implore you to listen keenly to ist second verse.

 

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Events: Mr Ideal Delta 2013 & Miss West Africa Nigeria 2013

Happening live in Asaba, same date, same venue, for beauty queens and kings of models (guyz) it will be full with fun come February 23rd House Of Twitch & TRIBE Magazine in Conjunction with D-Sinatra Ent.

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*Year supply of shoes, wardrobe, corporate look, casuals by OSMOND LABEL

*Winner and runner ups model @ d fashion show during the nationals

*All contestants get VIP Pass to Miss West Africa Nigeria grand Finale/Party with Uti Nwachukwu, Ejiro (Kiss FM), Iyvonne Nelson (Ghana Actress) @ Grand Hotels,Asaba on 23rd February, 2013

Featuring Artiste for Miss West Africa Nigeria Night: Lynxxx , Meshack Of 911
Comedian: Frank D don, Mc totori ur nebor and lots more.

Girls hurry Pick up your forms now as the Auditions for Miss west africa nigeria start 4-9th Feb in Abuja,Lagos,PH and Asaba. More info contact: 08134305586,08085437008,

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Gossip & Gists: Dear E! 365 Readers, My Fiance Doesn’t Believe In Love

From a E! 365 Reader:

Every time I tell my fiance I love him, he tells me to get real. He told me recently that he doesn’t believe in love, not interested in it and not looking for it. All he wants is a woman he can spend the rest of his life with in peace, a woman who will give him children and no troubles and that woman is me. What’s that supposed to mean? He doesn’t love me?

Well, he chose you, that must mean something, right? What do you guys think…

Gossip & Gists: Alicia Keys Named New Global Creative Director For Blackberry

The multiple-award winning singer was unveiled today as the new global creative director of Blackberry in New York.

“She believes in the product and technology,” BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said in a statement. “We are excited she will be bringing to us her enormous capabilities, as well as a vast network of relationships in the entertainment, social media and business communities, to help shape our brand and grow our business.”

Alicia, who joined the CEO on stage, said:

“As global creative director, my goal is to inspire creativity with this platform, and I’m so excited to jump right in. I want to bridge the gap between the work phone and the play phone,” she noted.

Gossip & Gists: ‘I Give God 10%, Why Should You Get 18?’ – Pastor To Waiter

I love this pastor, this mandatory tip can be a little annoying sha! lol. So a photo of the receipt above was posted on Reddit today. It shows a bill for $34.93 with an automatic tip of 18% ($6.29) included above a blank space for an additional tip.

The customer who got bill wrote on it: ‘I give God 10%, why do you get 18?’, he then scratched out the automatic tip, wrote an emphatic ‘O’ in the additional tip and signed it Pastor.

Gossip & Gists: Rihanna Talks Chris Brown With Rolling Stone Magazine

Rihanna is on the cover of this month’s Rolling Stone magazine talking about her relationship with Chris Brown.

She says no one, not even her BFF Melissa was allowed to talk to her about Chris Brown.

“I just felt like, why bother? Nobody else is going through it. Nobody would understand.”

Is Rihanna mad at Chris Brown?

“I wanted him to know what it felt like to lose me. To feel the consequences of that. So when that (stuff) came back it hit me like a ton of bricks. Like, God, you’ve got to be kidding right now. But I got real with myself, and I just couldn’t bury the way I felt.”

Did she think she would be criticized by the public when she reunited with Chris?

“But I decided it was more important for me to be happy, and I wasn’t going to let anybody’s opinion get in the way of that. Even if it’s a mistake, it’s my mistake. After being tormented for so many years, being angry and dark, I’d rather just live my truth and take the backlash. I can handle it.”

“When you add up the pieces from the outside, it’s not the cutest puzzle in the world. You see us walking somewhere, driving somewhere, in the studio, in the club, and you think you know. But it’s different now. We don’t have those types of arguments anymore. We talk about (stuff). We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don’t want to lose that.”

Does she think Chris Brown changed since beating her?

“I know it comes off like that. And it doesn’t help. For a long time he was really angry, and he felt like he couldn’t get away from it, no matter what he did. But there’s so many reasons why I ever reconsidered having him in my life. He’s not the monster everybody thinks. He’s a good person. He has a fantastic heart. He’s giving and loving. And he’s fun to be around. That’s what I love about him – he always makes me laugh. All I want to do is laugh, really – and I do that with him.”

“Of course everybody has their opinion about him, because of what he’s done. That will always be there. But he made a mistake, and he’s paid his dues. He’s paid so much. And I know that’s not a place he would ever want to go back to. And sometimes people need support and encouragement, instead of ridicule and criticism and bashing.”

Does she support Chris?

“Wait. You think I’m here to rehabilitate Chris? No, no, no. That is not my purpose. Trust me. I could have done that from the jump if I thought that was my job. My job was to take care of myself – and I did. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think Chris was ready. . . ”

“I know. And trust me – it makes me feel great to know that people care. I guess it’s just something that will show with time. There’s nothing I could say that would convince you right now. But we’re in a great place. And I can’t ever see us going back.”

On how much she will put up with from Chris Brown going forward:
“Listen, I’ll tell you right now: I don’t have to take it. If he gives me that again, here’s what I give him: nothing. I just walk away. He doesn’t have that luxury of f**king up again. That’s just not an option. I can’t say that nothing else will go wrong. But I’m pretty solid in knowing that he’s disgusted by that. And I wouldn’t have gone this far if I ever thought that was a possibility.

Gossip & Gists: 71-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Prostitution

A 71 year-old-woman has been arrested  for prostitution at Glastonbury hotel in Connecticut.

 

Authorities were tipped off to Sygun Liebhart’s alleged prostitution activities by an advertisement in the classified section of Backpage.com.

 

Liebhart, according to police, promoted herself in the escort section of the website under the name “Lola.” The ad is now defunct, however a cached version of an ad for a “Lola” who was working in that area at the time reads:

Isn’t she hot?