Thursday, 21 July 2011

NKIRU SYLVANUS Joins Imo States Government

Story By JOHNSON OBASI
It was a time of joy and fulfilment, yesterday, when Nollywood star actress, Nkiru Sylvanus was name as one of the special aides to Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo state. This has forther swelled the number of Nollywood stars going into politics. Amonges these are Tony One Week, RMD,Kanayo O Kanayo. etc .
Nkirus name was among the list of names made available to the press yesterday. According to the realise, the star actress who made a mark in the Nigerian Movie industrey with her crying roles, will be over seeing Labour Affairs in Imo state for the next four years.
We, the management and staff of Star Weekly! magazine which her a happy and glorious tenure in the government of Imo state.

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

"Give Me A Child Or Else ...." - Husband Tells Star Actress DUPE JAIYESINMI

Story By JUSTICE AMUCHI 
The world indeed is a coat of many colours. Why some Nollywood stars are celebrating babies, and some vow not to have more babies why some others are having the paternity  of there babies denied by there husbands, some are asking God for babies. Nollywood star actress, Dupe Jaiyesinmi is not happy at the moment, as we learnt she’s running helter skelter to save her marriage.

According to sources, the talented actress, who features prominently in Yoruba genre of Nollywood, now find solace in the church, where we learnt she prays; morning, afternoon, and night asking God for the fruit of the womb.

Source further reveals that her hubby has set a deadline for her to conceive or the marriage will be over between them.

Friday, 15 July 2011

BBA: When Nudity Fails To Save KAREN From Eviction Nomination

Karen in full nudity
Story By EMEKE MORDI
Despite all her show of nakedness and nudity, Nigeria's housemate at the current Big Brother Africa {BBA} reality television show, was last week nominated for eviction from the house.Though some viewers say the eviction nomination was self sacrificial, Karen has come  under strong criticism in the public domain due to her pornographic exposures in the show.
In recent times, BBA has come under attack from African governments because of its pornographic contents, which are alleged to be commercialized in Europe and United States after the show has ended. A couple of years ago, there was a debates in the National Assembly as to whether to ban it in Nigeria or not. But there was lake of sincerity on the part of our lawmakers who, it was observed, rush to buy the decoders to watch the show even when they were pressing for its ban on the floor of the House.

STELLA DAMASUS: "Artistes Who Take Alchohol To Enhance Their Performance Are Fake"

Story By JOHNSON OBASI
It is a known fact that, most times, entertainers take a few glasses of alchohol to "get  high" before climbing the stage. This is believed to enhance their performance. It is even whispered in some quarters  that some "men of God" take the stuff before ascending the pulpit.
But, Nollywood Star actress, Stella Damasus has come heavily against all those indulging in the act, calling them fake.
"If you a talented artistes, you would realise that if you take alchohol before performing, it would reflect badly on your performance."
The mother of two, who was speaking during the practical examination of students of Stella Damasus Arts Foundation {SDAF} recently, also use the opportunity to explain the reason for setting up the foundation.
"The aim of setting up this founddtion is also to teach morals. A lot of things are wrong about our entertainment industry and we want to breed a new set of talented people," She stated.

Thursday, 7 July 2011

ONYEABOR: Nollywood Top Producer Sent To Kirikiri

Story By JOHNSON OBASI
It was a time of reckoning, yesterday when Nollywood top move producer Ifeanyichukwu  Onyeabor was ordered to be remanded at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison by an Ikeja high court.
Mr Onyeabor is being tried by the Economic and  Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) over an alleged financial fraud running into N8.8Million.
Onyeabor was said to have collected the sum of N8.8Million from Steve-James Limited on the pretext of producing two movies for the company -  a contract that was never executed.
The crime which was committed in the December of 2009, has brougth the long arm of the law after  the producer.
After listening to the charge, Mr Onyeabor pleaded not guilty and was ordered to be remanded at Kirikiri pending the outcome of his bail application.

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Pix: INI EDO's New Pose

MERCY AIGBE: "For Me, No More Babies"

Story By JOHNSON OBASI
Mercy Aigbe, Nollywood star actress, who has had  two children in quick succession, says she is putting on hold the idea of having another baby. Even though the actress could not say whether the decision was a mutual agreement between her husband, Mercy Aigbe said the decision was on a very serious note.
She also debunked the rumour that her husband's first wife beat her up.
"I am still laughing because that story is false. When i read stories like that, i always laugh because i just wonder where the rumour mongers got their facts. But, after i laugh, the reality of it would  dawn on me because  the public  do not know  it is false.That is why i take steps to dispel the rumour ," she told news men over the weekend.
Mercy Aigbe's new movie, Osas, which is set in Benin city and rendered in Edo language, will soon be out.

Monday, 4 July 2011

NKIRU SYLVANUS Denies Romance With Lagos Club Owner

Story By JOHNSON OBASI
Nollywood Star actress, Nkiru Sylvanus has debunked the rumor going round, that she's having a hot romance with an Ikeja, Lagos, based club owner.
In a chat with Star Weekly! the actress said she had not been to Lagos in recent times, Let alone having an affair.
"For the past one year, i have not stepped my feet in Lagos. so, how come am having an affair with an Ikeja based club owner?" she told Star Weekly!
The pretty actress, who made her mark in the industry with crying scenes and nick - named "Ble-ble" on account of her role in "Hour Of Grace", has been missing in new Nollywood movies. However, a close friend to Nkiru, confided  in Star Weekly! that the Star actress is now being very selective with the roles she picks.
"She has been stereo - typed as the crying actress and she wants to fit into other more challenging role," the friend said.