Udokwu Ventures into Politics

Fri, Sep 5, 2014
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BOB-MANUEL Udokwu, Nollywood actor and anchor of Gulder Ultimate Search, a reality show, appears to have decided to join his colleagues in politics.

Udokwu recently declared his intention to contest in the 2015 general elections into Anambra State House of Assembly to represent Idemili North constituency. The actor said his decision to contest was based on his desire to help develop and transform the state in line with the vision of the present administration.

He also said he would want to help develop Idemili North area and make it the constituency to beat in the state. Before now, Udokwu was a former special adviser to former Governor Peter Obi.

Baby Boy for Eben, Jahdiel

Eben and Jahdiel
Eben and Jahdiel

EMMANUEL Benjamin, popularly known as Eben and Jahdiel Peter, his wife, are now proud parents. The couple welcomed its first child on Wednesday, September 3.

Benjamin and Peter are both gospel musicians before they got married in November, last year at an elaborate ceremony in Lagos.

The birth of the baby boy was announced by the husband on his twitter handle. The new father also shared pictures of the new baby who is said to be doing well with his mother in a hospital in the United States.

Slam Returns with Sweeter

ALMOST a decade after he took the Nigerian music industry by storm, Udoka Oguamanam popular known as Slam, is back with a new song titled ‘Sweeter.’

The singer came into limelight with the critically acclaimed single Ibu Chineke released on the Kennis Music label. The dancehall crooner also had other hit-topping tunes such as Dreaming About You and Party On.

Slam
Slam

In Sweeter, Slam who is known for the pop and R & B sounds featured Rhymzo, a reggae maestro and together they created a delightful dancehall tune. In characteristic Slam style, it is a masterful blend of high energy, rich lyrics and top quality production that will keep audiences on the dance floor.

Sweeter is based on a true life experience. According to the Slam: “I want everybody to always be true to that special someone because when all else goes you will realize that that person is sweeter than anything you ever had. This is a major hit among other hit songs that I will be releasing soon. I am also looking to have a couple of great collaborations as well.”

Following the successful launch of three albums, Slam left Nigeria at the height of his music career in 2005 to pursue a Masters degree in Marketing in the United Kingdom. He later explained that he never entirely left music during the period as he occasionally played in clubs around the UK and even Holland.

“After my studies in the UK, I decided to develop other aspects of myself, though I was still involved in a lot of music projects behind the scenes. For instance, I produced sound tracks for top Nollywood movies such as I’ll Take My Chances by Emem Isong; Holding Hope which featured Uche Jumbo; Kiss and Tell by Monalisa Chinda; Okon In Lagos by Uduak Isong Oguamanam and many more,” he said.

— Sep. 15, 2014 @ 01:00 GMT

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