Friday, 29 March 2013

2face Idibia, Banky W, D’Banj and P-Square Named Among Africa’s Ten Richest Artistes


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According to Africa Answers, Tuface, BankyW, D’Banj and PSquare are among Africa’s Ten Wealthiest Artistes.
And in their list, they placed BankyW number 9, 2Face Idibia got their 7th position, D’Banj came 3rd while
PSquare was placed 2nd after Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour who topped the list.
About their earning, AfricaAnswers wrote that;
PSquare makes more than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville which is located at Ikeja is worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a 3 years deal with Globalcom; a Nigerian telecommunication company as brand ambassadors where they are paid a million dollars a year.
D banj, they said, made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a T.V station to star on his own reality show called the Koko Mansion. He has a crib in Atlanta worth of $1.5 million and reportedly charges on the upside of $100000 per show currently.
Tuface has a vast investment in real estate across Nigeria, earns around $50k to $80k per show and owns a night club in Nigeria just to name a few.
For Banky W, they wrote he has been a brand ambassador for Etisalat mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung products in the West African nation. Out of his generous heart, Banky W has started off
Mr Capable foundation; an education charity organization with the aim to aid in the education of children from poor families.

sources by gistmania,com

2010 Next Movie Star Winner, Ilami Whyte Shares Semi-Unclad Pictures


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Akio Precious Ilami (now Ilami Whyte) stands out as an actress of distinction hewn in professionalism, a trait that earned her the highly reputable position of Winner of the 2010 Edition of Next Movie Star Africa. Born in the month of February, the equally astonishing beauty is endeared to honest and real people, hard work and has a high penchant for success. The Abua girl from Rivers State, who studied English/Linguistics at University of Jos and so dearly loves her family will hit your screens soon as she has been taking her time to study the world of acting and has alot of upcoming projects such as her foundation and talk show.

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 Whyare they wrapped like Gifts? lovely though! More at www.tundeola.com
 
sources by gistmania.com 

Halle Berry Flaunts Her Sexy Body In A Bikini Top

 

The 46-year-old actress looked incredible as she strolled on the beach in Hawaii with her daughter, Nahla, 5, and fiance, Olivier Martinez, on March 26. Dressed in a black bikini and low-cut see-through cover-up, Berry watched after her little girl, who wore an adorable Hello Kitty swimsuit.

“I work out with Nat Bardonnet three times a week, an hour at a time. I do cardio, very light weights, and exercises that use a lot of my own body weight,” Berry recently explained to In Style about her workout regimen. “I just try and keep everything lean and toned –- the days of trying to get a body are done.”

Berry is taking a much-deserved break after a busy promotional tour for her new movie "The Call," which is doing surprisingly well at the box office

The actress flaunted her b00bs in a bikini top, ensuring her chest was left exposed after covering up in a sheer beach dress.

Halle was all smiles as she enjoyed some family time with her man Olivier Martinez and five-year-old daughter Nahla.

More Photos below;
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sources by gistmania.com 

Jay-Z hires professional cigar roller for his next tour

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Well if you are as rich as Jay-Z there is probably nothing you won’t think of. Jay Z who is about to embark on a tour with Justin Timberlake will be hiring the services of a professional cigar roller during this period.
NET gathered that a cigar expert will be on hand at all times throughout the forthcoming tour.
Jay met this cigar expert at a friend’s private party recently and got talking about the origins of tobacco and all the different types. After their discussion Jay-Z offered him a job to be his professional cigar roller on The Legends of Summer tour with Justin Timberlake…

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sources by gistmania.com

NSCDC/Police Clash: Desperation Sets In As Police in Lagos Beat ‘Confession’ Out of NSCDC Officer

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The Police in Lagos have forced Olanrenju Gbedeogun, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to make a statement that exonerates the police from the attack that led to the death of two officers of the corps as well as led to the escape of some oil pipeline vandals.
It was learnt that in a frantic bid to cover their tracks and back-up their claim to the presidency that it was officers of NSCDC which attacked the police, and that the police knew nothing about the death of the two NSCDC men, the police in Lagos has subjected Gbedeogun to severe torture reportedly supervised by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police where a videotaped confession is said to have been obtained.
A police officer at the Owutu Police Station who felt bad about the latest developments told us on condition of anonymity that if care was not taken urgently Gbedeogun would be dead before daybreak. By that time, the torture victim had already spent over 24hrs in detention, contrary to the law. This is even as the IG of Police Mr Mohammed Abubakar yesterday ordered the unconditional and immediate release of all NSCDC officials in custody.
Gbedeogun was one of the NSCDC officers that escaped from the vandalization scene where the police killed two of his colleagues. He was found where he was hiding for fear of his life, and arrested by the police.

sources by gistmania.com

ALBUM REVIEW: Lagbaja speaks the bitter truth


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Artiste- Lagbaja
Album- 200 Million Mumu (The Bitter Truth)
Label- Motherlan’ Music (2012)
Running Time- 45 minutes
 Lagbaja speaks the bitter truth
In the 90s and early 00s Lagbaja was as big as they came. His humorous and political songs made him a household name and his faceless persona made him an interesting mysterious artist. The burgeoning pop scene sinco the mid 00s might have slightly diminished Lagbaja’s influence in contemporary music, but the masked one still has the tricks to make everyone listen to his music.
His 9th studio album 200 Million Mumu (The Bitter Truth) is vintage Lagbaja. He mixes sarcasm and humour to sing about the ills of the Nigerian society. The main theme of this LP has to do with the docile and hypocritical nature of average Nigerians. On ‘200 Million Mumu (Part 1)’ Lagbaja says ‘you no different from them at all’. The ‘them’ he talks about are Nigerian leaders. According to Lagbaja the ordinary Nigerian is no different from a bad politician and Nigeria’s problem is mostly a case of bad followership.
In ‘200 Million Mumu (Part 3)’ Lagbaja turns former President Olusegun Obasanjo into a stuttering auto-tune robot talking about his failed third term bid. Lagbaja splices OBJ’s vocals to address the docile nature of Nigerians when faced with oppression.
Lagbaja has a fascination with OBJ as his vocals appear again on ‘Dust to Dust’. As the former president says that no one is as powerful as him even God, Lagbaja warns that God has the ultimate power and death will come to all. He also talks about the hypocrisy of Christians and how God is not deceived with their holier-than-thou attitude.
This album is filled with three hymns (‘Joy Cometh in the Morning’, Guide Me O Great Jehovah’ and Nipa Ife Olugbala’). The presence of these hymns on the album is puzzling at first but at the end of ‘Dust To Dust’ when Lagbaja sings ‘justice go come one day’ it all makes sense. The hymns are Lagbaja’s solution to the Nigerian problem- God. You would think Lagbaja would prefer a call to arms but he like most Nigerians looks up to God to solve the Nigerian dilemma.
Then there are some of the songs (‘Knock Knock’, ‘Redemption Song’ and ‘Omo Jayejaye’) that steer off the main theme.  ‘Omo Jayejaye’ is a combination of African drums and Electro pop. It’s a fun and celebratory song that uses the vocoder and chipmunk vocal effect.
There are a few songs that shouldn’t be covered or remixed because the original is basically flawless. Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’ is one of them. Lagbaja’s attempt at re-working this evergreen song doesn’t yield stellar results. He doesn’t have the voice for it and the beat clutters his honest effort.
In truth Lagbaja isn’t a great singer but he is a great writer/arranger; a great narrator, a great producer and a rare performer. This makes 200 Million Mumu (The Bitter Truth) a pleasurable listening experience.
The album might not be long but it packs a punch that should leave you satisfied. Lagbaja is still a master craftsman whose new work of art is refreshing

sources by gistmania.com
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