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JIM Iyke, a Nollywood actor, was all emotional as he paid a touching tribute to his ‘beloved’ recently. Iyke lost his mother to the cold hands of death on the April 1, after she suffered from an undisclosed ailment.
In a tribute, the controversial actor, described his late mother as “‘a force of nature,’ my big sis, my first wife, my confidante, my rock, my critique, my greatest fan and regal leader.”
Going further the Nollywood star said: “She was a radiant, gorgeous woman with a smile bigger than the sun, and always ready to embrace anyone for all the good and even wrong reasons. My sun is gone. The dull numbing ache in my heart will never be pacified by any woman alive. Not my lover, sisters nor even a daughter I may one day bear.
“The relationship of a mother and an only son is uniquely eternal and spiritual, transcending human comprehension. Mine with Gladys is even far strangely beyond that. They say, it’s a blessing if a son buries his mother and not the other way around. I’m not sure they’re entirely right. They also said, one never recovers from the loss of their mother. I hope they are right! May I never recover from the memories of your celestial love, sacrifices, warmth, your contagious laughter and merciless wit.
“Your enthusiasm for life and service of others was infectious. I’ll miss you each and every waking moment of my life. I know you’re in a better place now. I’ll carry on everything you stood for, till my last days. You came and saw and conquered. Adieu Gladys, from your boy Jim. I love you till the last breathe I take.”
Savage, Makinwa Get Nestle Deals
TIWA Savage and Toke Makinwa, two of Nigeria’s top entertainers, have just been signed as the new faces with Nestle, one of the biggest food and beverage companies. Although is yet to be made public, sour
ces close to the company that deal has to do with Maggi cube brand. The sources described the deal as “mouth watering.”
According to reports, the chase was between Toolz and Toke but Toolz lost out to Toke. However, both ladies are still getting along with each other.
It’s been an amazing year so far for Tiwa Savage. The multi-talented Grammy award nominee first got a taste of the big-time at 16 when she started as a background singer for George Michael. She wasted no time in building on that by lending vocals to other top musicians such as Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Blu Cantrell, among others.
The soulful diva burst onto the African scene in 2010 with the strength of a gale force wind. Her chart-topping debut single, ‘Kele-Kele Love’ quickly captured the public’s imagination in a manner not quite seen before
Uniting for Agriculture
TOP Nigerian music stars have joined other artistes from across the African continent for the video of a social awareness campaign in support of agriculture tagged, Cocoa na Chocolate.
The star-studded musical video was premiered recently in Lagos. The video aims at raising awareness and increasing African leaders’ investment in agriculture. The video, Cocoa na Chocolate was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records. It was directed by Godfather Productions and set in South Africa.
The verses were written by each participating artiste, and the hook was written by D’banj, whose company, DKM Media partnered with ONE to undertake the project.
Other artistes who joined D’banj for the project include; Bufallo Souljah, Dama Do Bling, Diamond, Dontom, Fally Ipupa, Judith Sephuma, Juliani, Kunle Ayo, Vusi Nova, Liz Ogumbo, Nancy G, Rachid Taha, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Victoria Kimani and, Wax Dey.
Young6ix Ups the Ante
YUNG6IX, a young Nigerian rapper whose real name is Onome Onokokwomo, appears to have started reaping from the fruits of his labour. The rapper added a new state of the art car, a red Range Rover Sport to his garage.
The Warri, Delta State-born rapper whose debut mixtape, Green Light Green, tore the charts and placed him as one of the hottest properties in the Nigerian music scene, recently emerged as one of the best rappers in the country in just a short while of appearing on the scene. Yung6ix acquired the luxury ride a few days ago and celebrated its arrival with the posing of the pictures of the car on his Instagram page and also on twitter to thank God for the blessings of a new ride.
— Apr. 28, 2014 @ 01:00 GMT
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