The Nation Newspaper

Category: Entertainment

  • Ure Okezie slows her roll

    Ure Okezie slows her roll

    Ure Okezie, who once bestrode the high society like a colossus, has suddenly gone off the radar. Fondly called Queen Ure, the last child and only daughter of the late medical practitioner, politician and former Minister of Health, Dr. J.O.J. Okezie, graced A-list events with her appealing presence. With her ex-beau and hip hop star, Soul E, constantly by her side, it was as if the gold fish was going to rock the social scene for decades, particularly after they founded a church called the Love Zone Ministry in Ikeja, Lagos.

    The tides turned and Ure began to experience a bit of the other side of life. With her controversial affair with Soul E coming to an end, she retreated into solitude. She later tried to make a comeback into the glamour world through music, but her album, Porporri, failed to make any impact. Within months, her ministry, the Love Zone, also shut down.

    Ure Okezie trained as a physicist and turned into a banker before she went into ministry and entertainment. After several vain attempts to salvage what was left of her social life, she seems to have faded off the limelight.

  • Siju Iluyomade’s amazing lifestyle

    Christianity has evolved above the limits of conservative dress codes. Pastors’ wives are becoming fashion role models. Siju Iluyomade, wife of Pastor Idowu Iluyomade of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Victoria Island, Lagos is fast becoming the queen of fashion among pastors’ wives in Nigeria.

    Siju lives like a queen; always dressed in designers outfits like Gucci, Zagliani, Hermes, Marc Jacobs, and Christian Louboutin. Even when she attends a function with A-list society women, her style and fashion sense stand out.

    City of David, regarded as the richest RCCG parish in Nigeria, is full of elegant women but theirs are no way near the flamboyant style of their pastor’s wife. Her pretty face is like a work of art. She drives the best of cars and wears the best of body accessories. Heads turn in admiration when she steps into church every Sunday.

  • Folasayo Akinbile-Yusuf keeps her moves under wraps

    Pharmacist-turned-politician, Princess Folasayo Akinbile-Yusuf, is keeping her next political moves to her chest. The Chief Executive Officer of Musaroq Group, whose quest to better the lot of people in her constituency, pushed her into politics a couple of years back, insists she would not disclose her moves yet.

    A few weeks ago, the rumour mill had it that Akinbile -Yusuf had concluded plan to join the race for the chairmanship of a local council development area and that she had been consulting with those that matter in the All Progressives’ Congress(APC).

    The hugely successful business woman has, however, denied the story, saying: “The story is not true at all. For now, I have not told anyone what my ambition is. At the moment, I enjoy being a loyal member of APC and I will do everything to promote the party and ensure its success in the forthcoming elections in Alimosho.

    “Becoming a local government chairperson is even the least of my ambition, and I cannot determine what I will become or the height I would attain except God orders my steps in the right direction. Only God is my compass and He would definitely guide and direct my steps when the time comes.”

    It will be recalled that Akinbile-Yusuf narrowly missed the ticket to represent Alimosho Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2011, following which she was appointed Supervisory Councillor for Agric and Social Development in the Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.

  • Ajebo hits with My Cartoons and I

    Ajebo hits with My Cartoons and I

    Notable radio presenter and comedian, Ajebo, was in the spotlight, as he launched his new work, My Cartoons and I, at the Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan Lagos.

    Hosted by actress Funke Akindele and comedian Ayo Makun, aka AY, the event could be said to have delivered on its promise of exciting music and  comedy acts.

    It was a star-studded event, featuring comedians such as Julius Agwu, Seyi Law, Funnybone, Elenu, D-don, Akpororo, Romeo, Ushbebe, Senator, Shakara, Emeka Smith, Still Ringing, Pencil youngest, Landlord, Kolo man and Holyface.

    Music stars, who performed include  Sound Sultan, MI, Cynthia Morgan, Monica Ogah, Blackmagic, Joel, Jaywon, Sexy Steel, Dammy Krane, Sean Tizzle, Illbliss, Eclipse, Oritse Femi, Daddy Showkey, Veentage band, and DJ kentalky.

    Also present were Segun Arinze,  Acapela, Princewill, Whalemouth, ID Cabassa, Skales, Timi Dakolo, Immaculate and Young Racy.

    The comedian, who was nominated as Best Youth Comedian at Tush Awards, also released the House of Ajebo DVD, a compilation of animated skits and jokes.

  • Stella Damasus pays tribute to husband

    Despite her purported controversial relationship with filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan, popular actress, Stella Damasus, has continued to share her affection for her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, with the public.

    Aboderin died 10 years ago, while playing basketball with friends, and every year, Stella remembers him. Yesterday, she published a tribute that has since gone viral on the social media.

    She said: “Every morning I open my eyes from sleep, the first words that come to my lips are ‘Thank You Lord for the miracle of sleeping and waking up’. I am thankful to God for His grace, his favor, His blessings and also for the privilege he gave me to have had an amazing man in my life who was my friend and husband. JAIYE, today makes it 10 whole years that you left us here to a better place. It’s been 10 long years without your words of wisdom, your gentle personality and your warm heart.

    “You were a source of strength for me and everybody that came in contact with you. Yes, you left us suddenly but the impact your short life had on this earth will stay with us forever. I miss you Jay, but I know you’re in a better place. Thank you for showing me what true love is and for making me know how it feels to truly love and be loved. It is my prayer that people at some point in their lives get to experience someone as great as you.

    “I’ve learnt to live life, love life. I’ve learnt to appreciate every moment of it because sometimes those moments may be lost forever and never return. I’ve learnt to say I’m sorry to those who I hurt because I may never get a chance to say it tomorrow. I’ve learnt to say I love you to those who I love because they may not be here tomorrow to hear it from me. I learnt to say goodbye to those who are in my life as barriers because they may be holding me back from extending love and gratitude to those who should get it. I have learnt to be me for me.

    “Thank you Jaiye because you brought that out in me. I am grateful for the life I shared with you. I am grateful for who I am now because sharing a life with you made me a better person. I miss you and the girls miss you too. Continue to rest in peace, Jaiyejeje Aboderin.”

  • Kelly Rowland’s mum dies

    Kelly Rowland’s mum dies

    Latest reports confirm singer Kelly Rowland’s beloved mother Doris Rowland Garrison has passed on.

    Rumours claim the mother of Destiny’s Child star had been suffering from a health ailment for quite sometime.

    Although the 33-year-old songstress is yet to mention her mom’s passing on social media, some friends of the family confirmed the sad news on Twitter:

    @politicalDaM: “RIP Doris Rowland Garrison, the Mother of @KELLYROWLAND & My Friend Orlando Rowland.”

    Now, several fans are now spreading the tragic news and sharing their sorrowful condolences:

    @GagaLovesBey: “Kelly Rowland’s mother died. RIP.”

    @_AmazingAura: “Kelly Rowland lost her mother. #Beyhive let’s send love to Kelly and her new baby.”

    @TheShadeRoom: “We just want to send our condolences to Kelly Rowland’s family right now! Kelly Rowland’s mother passed away yesterday only weeks after Kelly gave birth to her son. Our hearts go out to both Kelly & Todd right now!! #kellyrowland.”

    Kelly was delivered of a baby boy for husband Tim Witherspoon early November.

  • Charles Novia apologises to Seyi Shay

    Charles Novia apologises to Seyi Shay

    Rising pop star Seyi Shay is causing a stir on twitter over her outfit choice to the Chanel O music Awards. Charles Novia who has often lends his opinion on celebrities and pop culture had something to say about her outfit

    Seyi Shay
    Here he was playing on lyrics of her song Murda, “She say she want murda”

    Charles has finally apologised to the singer in the tweet below after receiving a lot of bashing from her fans on twitter.

    sheyi shay

     

  • Madonna, 56, poses topless

    Madonna, 56, poses topless

    56 year old Queen of Pop, Madonna has posed nude for Interview magazine to everyone’s shock. Even though Madonna is no stranger to nudity, many are shocked that she chose to do this at 56.
    Kim Kardashian came in a bare all shoot for Paper magazine and now the queen of pop music may just be reminding everyone that she’s still sitting on her throne. With this new trend sweeping fast the international scene, we can only wonder what’s going to come next.

     

  • Atorise, Dare Melody set for Jesuko’s harvest service

    All is set for the 29th annual harvest thanksgiving service of Jesuko Parish of the Celestial Church of Christ, Alaba, Lagos. Gospel artistes within and outside Lagos are set to grace the occasion with ministration through music.

    The event whose theme is “Voice of God” will feature sensational gospel artistes like Lanre Teriba popularly known as Atorise; Busola Oke a.k.a. Eleyele; Dare Melody; Esther Igbekele and others. The event will last for seven days, beginning on December 1. Superintendent / Evangelist (Dr) Gabriel Adomeh will be the chief host of the thanksgiving service.

    Last year, the 28th annual harvest thanksgiving service didn’t fall short of expectations and members of Celestial Christian Church went all out to make the service eventful.

  • Where is Peter Obafemi?

    Where is Peter Obafemi?

    The fickle nature of life makes man’s fate unpredictable. Time and chance change the otherwise unalterable. Ask Peter Obafemi. A couple of years ago, the owner of defunct Ritetime Airways had the world at his feet. It was as if he had a personal relationship with good fortune.

    After his marriage to his American-based wife, Maureen, hit the rocks, Obafemi found love again in the dainty hands of Lolade Iruka. And just last year, the two welcomed their baby boy and their home became the veritable seat of joy. But right now, things do not appear to be as rosy as they used to be for the businessman-turned-politician. His marriage to Lolade hit the rocks and society watchers have seen little of the once ubiquitous businessman ever since.

    His political career has also appeared not to be so rosy. The wealthy socialite was one of the aspirants who jostled for the governorship ticket of the People’s Democratic Party in Ekiti State.