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  • Tithing Controversy: Apostle Suleman speaks, backs pastor Adeboye

    Tithing Controversy: Apostle Suleman speaks, backs pastor Adeboye

    The President of the Omega Fire Ministries worldwide (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, has lent his voice to the burning issue on tithing stoked by an OAP, Daddy Freeze.

    Below is the reaction of the man of God during a church service;

    “Let it be clear that if anyone is not a pastor, he has no right to attack a pastor on church issue. He should leave everything to God. I only laugh. Somebody who is not a doctor cannot teach a certified doctor how to go about doing his job; he will just be laughed at. Someone who is not a journalist can’t teach a true journalist how he should do his work; they will just be laughing at him.

    “I wouldn’t have spoken on the issue but you don’t argue with a man whose mind is already made up on any issue. It is futile. And I’m not going to confuse anybody to pay tithe, no. if you attend my church and you decide not to pay tithe, it’s left to you. In my church they don’t pay me allowance. I live on my personal businesses and I write books. So far, I have written 52 books that are inspirational and I’m still writing. If you write books that are inspirational, believers and non-believers will buy. It is not as if it is only church members that buy pastors’ books. That alone is enough to sustain any pastor. So, you don’t just jump to criticize any pastor for buying private jets of expensive cars because you think it is tithe that they use to buy them.

    “If you asked me, there is nothing wrong with tithing. But tithes should be used by pastors to maintain Christianity, assist the poor in the church, the vulnerable and the stranded. Not that everything should go into the pastor’s pocket, that’s wrong. Every pastor should be on allowance.

    “That young man does not deserve a response; in fact, I’m not talking because of him but because my Papa, Pastor Adeboye had spoken, I’m speaking on the issue. Now, if it requires that we go into a debate, let’s have it. Yes, your tithe is not a license to make heaven but it is an acknowledgment of God’s mercy in your life. But because Papa Adeboye corrected the wrong notion and the young man dared to respond to him, I felt it was insulting. This is not about sentiment or emotion, it is about commonsense. You don’t respond to an elder in certain manner, especially a man of Pastor Adeboye’s standing.

    “There are things people shouldn’t just dabble into especially when it is not their field. Even if you mobilize the whole world against tithing, you will only end up being counterproductive because this is not your field. Men of God do not need to react to such issues because like I said earlier, once somebody has made up his mind on a position, nobody should argue with such a man. My reaction to such a man is, if that is your position, keep it, continue with what you believe but don’t confuse people to believe what you believe.”

  • MISTURA ASUNRAMU TURNS OAP

    YORUBA actress, Mistura Asunramu, who now resides abroad with her husband, is now an On Air Personality (OAP).

    The actress cum producer who recently released her latest work, Akebaje, which is presently being promoted across cinemas, now runs a programme on African Pride FM titled Connect With Mistyee; where she interviews Nigerians who have works promoting African culture.

    The actress who was a full-time employee of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), relocated to United States of America with her hubby and kids early in 2015 after handing in her resignation letter.

  • MTV EMA: OAP FADE OGUNRO CAPTURED IN THE MILAN FEVER

    MTV EMA: OAP FADE OGUNRO CAPTURED IN THE MILAN FEVER

    ABOUT 60 hours to the much expected MTV Europe Music Awards, EMA, which took place at the Mediolanum Forum, Parco Agricolo Sud Milano, Italy, the city was abuzz with a buildup of activities that depict the popularity of the EMA among the governments and people of Europe.

    From indoor showcases via dedicat ed TV channels to street corners, the glitz of the show held sway, increasing the people’s expectations for the awards show last Sunday.

    Downtown Porto Genova, where the ‘MTV Street’ is located captures some of these scenarios with pomp and circumstance.

    The MTV Breaks is one of the fun activities that have set the people bubbling with excitement and given the city a festive ambiance.

    With what looks like an early Christmas, so many talents are expressed through graphic designs, merchandises, props, and electronic materials, coming from the fresh talents that entered for the MTV Breaks challenge. They include digital correspondents, graphic designers, Make-up artists and photographers.

    Interestingly, MTV is wielding so much around music, and every artist, every fan of the arts is finding a place for their creative expression. These designs are bringing extra verve to the EMA, with test runs that are already trending.

    Nigerian celebrity OAP, Fade Ogunro and her South African counterpart, Thendo were captured around some of the MTV Street fun moments in Porto Genova.

  • OAPs recount experiences on YouTube

    OAPs recount experiences on YouTube

    •As platform marks 10 years of video sharing

    It was a night of glamour as YouTube hosted top Nigerian YouTube content creators at a dinner to mark 10 years of its video sharing experiences.

    The event, which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel and Resort on Victoria Island, Lagos, had the likes of Olisa Adibua, Toke Makinwa and Ariyike Akinbobola among others in attendance.

    Speaking at the event, Adibua, a veteran broadcaster recounted how he got inspired while growing up in the United Kingdom and how he got a contract job with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA 5) at the age of 17 when he arrived Nigeria.

    He further noted that he contributed to the success stories of many Nigerian artistes, naming popular musicians like Eldee, StyPlus, D-Banj among those he helped to boost their careers, especially through Big Brother Nigeria.

    The co-founder of Storm Records and one of the brains behind Big Brother Nigeria however, advised younger on-air-personalities (OAP) on how to excel on the job.

    He said: “When you are on radio for instance, you have an instant power. I’ve several times paid fines to the National Broadcasting Commission. But why do I have to pay this much to them, when they are richer than me.

    “I tell young people to read a lot, because not reading wide is their problem. They don’t read. They believe presentation is just all about sitting in front of the camera. If you must succeed in this business especially in the global scale, you have to read about different things going on within your locality and around the world.

    “If you want to interview a person, it is just wise for you to do a background check about the person. So you need to read to be ahead of your interviewee.”

    For Toke Makinwa of TokeMoment, her passion for what she does has been the backbone of her continuity.

    On TokeMoment, she runs a regular monologue on everything from self-improvement to relationship issues in a loose and funny manner.

    “When I started out on YouTube, I was not aware of the financial benefits of using YouTube. I would just upload videos and be happy that they get good number of views. It was much later in 2013 that I got to know that I could monetize my contents to earn money.

    “I find joy when I run into ladies at shopping malls outside the country and they identify me and can easily relate their issues with me. It gives me a lot of joy. You know, usually, people like to talk to someone who does not know them about the issues, TokeMoment has filled that space.

    “Uploading a new video every Wednesday has not been easy for me but I also know that the key thing about YouTube is consistence and I have kept at it. I must confess that YouTube has been a huge source of blessing to my life,” she recounted.

    Meanwhile, for Akinbobola, lawyer and mother of two, YouTube is an avenue for people to gather a lot of experiences and remain loyal to who they are.

    “On YouTube, I talk about relationship dynamics. I have in the past done videos on YouTube on how to spy on your nannies; I have also done videos on parenting,” she said.”But you know what, the views I get on my channel aren’t up to 5, 000. But when I don’t box myself, and do freestyle videos, amazingly, I get over 100,000 views.”

    Akinbobola, who does videos on sex and relationship, further said that her contents had been greeted with stream of criticisms, stressing: “Well, my channel is not for babies, but for adults.

    “Most times when I talk about sex, people tend to look at me as ifý it’s a no-go-area, but as a married woman, this is something I do, even, people who are not married do this. So, why do we shy away discussing it?”

    Speaking on the event, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, West Africa Communication and Public Affairs Manager said the event was aimed at leveraging the 10th anniversary of YouTube to spotlight Nigerians who in spite of all odds are constantly sharing content, and by so doing, are building their own fan bases.

    He said, “There are now more than one million channels earning revenue through the YouTube Partnership Program, in more than 30 countries, and it’s exciting to see more Partners coming on board in Nigeria too. Globally, partner revenue across YouTube has increased by 60% over the past year and partner revenue from mobile ad sales has tripled.”

    It will be recalled that in 2014, YouTube views in Nigeria increased by 78%, while views of Nigerian content increased by 95% – a testament of the role YouTube is playing in the export of Nigerian content.

    The video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States has become the go-to destination for video footage on the web.  The volume of content unites people from all walks of life through video.

    The night tagged: “YouTube & the Stars event” also had YouTube content group creators like Naija’s Craziest and TechCityNG.

  • Omalicha, Laff Up thrill at Dettol show

    Omalicha, Laff Up thrill at Dettol show

    RHYTHM FM’s On-Air Personality (OAP), Anita Isedeh, otherwise called Omalicha, brought her sense of humour to bear, when she joined comedian Segun Ogundipe, a.k.a Laff Up, to thrill the audience recently at the popular Ten Degrees event centre, venue of the Dettol Re-energize trade launch.

    The event was filled with pomp, fun and celebration, as Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited’s Trade Partners from different regions converged on the centre to witness the trade launch of the newest addition to the company’s soap category.

    Omalicha made a stunning celebrity appearance at the trade launch, adding some VIP touch to the event by hosting red carpet interviews in her usual calm and collected persona, while Laff Up put many on the edge of their seats, with tears-induced jokes by throwing up his Ibadan banters most of the time.

    The colourful launch event was a day to remember for the ‘good laugh’ and presence of some eminent personalities from the media and entertainment sectors that created ambience for relaxation, thereby making the product launch something beyond the usual.

    The youthful dance group, Dance Na The Main Thing (DNTMT), also thrilled the audience with their energetic dance steps, which they used to amplify the re-energizing feature of the new product.

  • Burna Boy, Davido, others to Party for the Originals

    Burna Boy, Davido, others to Party for the Originals

    FASHION buffs from across the country will be introduced to the new Fayrouz platform aimed at celebrating and encouraging the originality of Nigerian fashion and style at an exclusive event tagged Party for the Originals on Wednesday, December 18.

    Organised by Fayrouz, a non-alcoholic drink from the stable of the Nigerian Breweries Plc, the show parades some of Nigeria’s designers, artistes and fashionistas.

    Sensational pop stars, Burna Boy and Davido, will thrill guests to some of their latest hits, while DJ Sose will have the audience dancing all night as he will spin some of the hottest contemporary numbers.

    Guests and participants at the event will include top fashion figures like Mai Atafo, April by Kunbi, Kinabuti, Uti Nwachukwu and Ebuka Obi Uchendu, among others.

    Party for the Originals, according to the organisers, is the launch of a new platform, where students can compete as an expressive group to create exceptional style and exhibit originality through various arts like fashion design, accessory-making, makeup, hairstyling, modelling and photography, among other arts.

    The event, which will be hosted by popular OAP and BBA host, IK Osakioduwa, will also have Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Uti Nwachukwu as celebrity scouts, who will move within the audience to select a number of fashionable guests to take part in the ‘most original ensemble’ of the night.

  • How Dan Foster fell flat

    How Dan Foster fell flat

    DAN Foster, top OAP with Inspiration FM, has devoted time and resources to discovering talents in Nigeria, evident in his participation as judge on different talent shows. Though he was least prepared for the experience he had during the taping of Nigeria’s Got Talent in Calabar on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

    In the widely-watched TV show, which enters episode three this weekend, Foster couldn’t put himself together as a comedian dished out hilarious jokes. “I haven’t laughed this hard in quite a long time. Your jokes are almost as good as the ones that the professional comedians we have in the industry tell,” stated a thrilled Dan Foster.

    Dan Foster with the help of his fellow judge, Kate Henshaw, got his groove back after a couple of minutes and was able to give his verdict on the comedian’s performance.