Cynthia Nwadiora, a.k.a CeeC, BBNaija’s `Double Wahala’ 1st runner-up, has launched Gym wears for keep fit enthusiasts. CeeC shared the news on her Instagram handle @Ceec official, where she expressed excitement over the kits. She wrote: This has been a long time coming but @officialcegar is finally here, and I have never been so excited and terrified at the same time. Everyone who knows me, knows the gym is my solace for both my mental and physical fitness. I am sure many can agree that there are very limited options available in regards to gym apparel in Lagos. She expressed her gratitude to her family and fans for their support in ensuring that her vision for the line was brought alive. Thank you to the people that worked with me on this, words cannot express my gratitude.We still have so much work to do but today we celebrate! To my amazing Spartans, your unwavering support and RESILIENCE keeps me going, Thank you. To my family, what would I do without your love? The ex-housemate, who also a lover of artificial eyelashes, won the Eloy Awards 2018 Fashion Influencer Of The Year. Ex BBnaija Housemate,CeeC,Launches Gym Wear By Ik Josh Thursday, February 21, 2019
Nigerian actress and singer, Bisola Aiyeola, has narrated how the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, contributed immensely to her career success. Speaking in an interview, she said the TV show made her become a household name in year 2017 when she became the first runner-up in the Big Brother Naija ‘See Gobe’ edition. Bisola said a lot of people might not remember that before her time in the Big Brother House, she was on a music talent hunt show, Project Fame West Africa in 2008 where she came fifth. She later went on to become a TV host of Billboard Nigeria and even had a lead role in the TV series, ‘Life of a Nigerian Couple’. Bisola said: “Big Brother Naija is an amazing platform to actualize your dreams and goals. “It is important for incoming housemates to make use of the platform to advertise their skills to a continent-wide audience, as this is an exposure that will change anyone’s life for good.” She noted that her time in the Big Brother Naija house enabled her to advance her music and acting career, which later landed her a management deal with The Temple Management Company which already houses big names like Don Jazzy, Iyanya, 9ice, Nigerian sprinter Seye Ogunlewe; and has released an EP and music videos. It will be recalled that since her exit from the show, she has attended the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York as an Ambassador of One Campaign Initiative. She had also secured more movie roles and won the AMVCA “Trail Blazer” award in 2018 – an achievement she says she’s most proud of. On the anniversary of her departure from the show in 2018, she wrote: “Today is a birthday of sorts for me. One year ago, I left the Big Brother House as runner-up and set upon a path that has been beyond my wildest dreams. “People always ask me about my time in the house, but truth is none of us imagined the hype surrounding everything we were doing and how our lives were going to change. “It still takes me by surprise when I travel around the world and people come up to me to wish me well and sometimes even quote things, I said from a year ago. “I went into the house with just one purpose which was to reach as many people and showcase my talent. When I think of the things that my Big Brother experience has allowed me to do in the past 12 months, it is difficult to do so without overwhelming gratitude. “It has allowed me greater selection in the kind of projects I do. It has given me the opportunity to add my voice to the plight of our young girls who have the smallest voices in our country. “Most important, it has allowed me to be closer to all of you.I thank @multichoice_africa, @payporte and @dstvnigeria for the life-changing opportunity. I thank My mother, my sister @Adunola.a, My daughter Leyla for their constant support. I thank you @biodunstephen and @thetemplecompany for always having my back. “I thank each and every one of you for continuing to tolerate my craziness and allowing me to be myself. Trust me when I say you ain’t seen nothing yet! I love you all. #NaTheWorkWeDeyDo #BeTheMovement #TMC #TMPL #BBNaija” Daily Trust recalls that since the launch of Big Brother Naija in 2006, it has garnered a huge following and created superstars, including Miracle Igbokwe Ikechukwu, who emerged winner in its 2018 edition. According to the organisers of the TV show, the Big Brother Naija has democratized success so anybody can become very famous. “That’s why young Nigerians consider it to be the biggest platform to showcase skills and inner creativity. “In Big Brother Naija every housemate is a winner whether you go home with the cash prize or not, if you can successfully sell your talent and yourself, you’re made,” it stated. How BBNaija Impacted My Career-Bisola Aiyeola By Ik Josh Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Miss Erica Oraeki, 25, on Sunday night emerged the 2019 Miss Valentine Africa beauty queen, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Oraeki, an undergraduate of Computer Studies from the National Open University (NOUN), Lagos, defeated other five contestants in a keenly contested competition held at Eden Hotel and Resorts in Otta. The correspondent of NAN who covered the event observed that Oraeki’s emergence was based on her intelligent responses to questions from the panel of judges. The seasoned model from Anambra, who was shocked when the result was announced told NAN that it was her second attempt in the Miss Valentine beauty pageant contest. She said, “I am really excited and grateful to God for this great honour and opportunity to serve as an ambassador for peace in my country. “I thank all those who encouraged me to attain this new status after my first attempt in the 2014 edition,’’ Oraeki told NAN. She said that her focus as an ambassador for love and peace would be to express love to the less privileged children. “My first assignment will be to visit homes for the less privileged and offer gifts to them as a way of expressing my love and care to them. “ I will also spread the message of peace and love across the country through public peace rally, which is very vital at this period that the nation is about conducting its general elections,” she told NAN. Oraeki who is the third Miss Valentine Africa expressed gratitude to God for seeing her emerging the overall winner in the competition. Similarly, 18-year-old Precious Esah, came second while 26-year-old Cynthia Nwando came third. Earlier, the organiser of the pageant, Mr Dickson Buffalo had said in his address that the essence of the contest was to preach love and peace to Nigerians. “There is the need to awaken the consciousness of Nigerians to express love for one another, especially, at this critical period when Nigerians would be conducting their general elections. “It is the only key to peace and development. “ When we talk about it, we are practically changing the concept of Nigerians from ethnic divisions, fighting, killings, tribalism, kidnappings and several other vices,” he said. Buffalo, also the chairman, Board of Trustees, MJV Africa Foundation, said that the new queen would become an ambassador of peace and love in Nigeria. He said that the new queen would go home with mouthwatering gifts from the organiser and the management of Eden Hotel and Resorts as well as from others that co-sponsored the contest. He added that those who came second and third would also go home with their own prizes. Buffalo also said that other contestants would be given consolation prizes by the various sponsors. He said that contest, which started in 2014, could not hold between 2015 and 2017 owing to lack of sponsors. He said that the organizer, however, resumed the staging of the contest in 2018. Buffalo said that the first queen was Estino Nwanze, an actress while the immediate past queen was Perpetual Umoh, a private entrepreneur, who finally handed the crown to Oraeki. Highlights of the event that occurred three days after the 2019 Valentine’s Day include various musical, comedy and dance performances by some artists. Erica Oraeki Emerges As Valentine Africa Beauty Queen On Sunday By Ik Josh Monday, February 18, 2019
Nigerian popstar, Teni is not ready to slim down her big and bold stature and she boldly told a fan the reason why on Twitter. Teniola who definitely is the rave of the moment in the Nigerian music scene has a big, bold stature which some people thinks she should just make a magic to slim down even if it’s a bit but she ain’t ready. A fan on Twitter raised his own opinion too and Teni replied him. See her reply: See Why Teni Says She’s Not Ready To Slim Down By Ik Josh Monday, February 18, 2019
Actress Lydia Forson has said she prefers to leave a legacy as someone who has also educated society with her works than just an entertainer. Speaking at the Friday night premiere of her new series titled ‘Puzzled’, the award winning actress said she doesn’t want to be remembered for only entertainment. According to her, she will be proud to be remembered for educating people. That, she explained, was the reason she took up her new role as human right lawyer in the new series. The series educates while advocating the right of children and persons with disability in society. “When I read the script it gave me an opportunity to continue the work that I am doing but then in an environment where I was more comfortable. The arts is not just to entertain, it is to educate as well. And so I just knew it was just about telling me. So on set I became a lawyer. Every episode I was arguing, I was too serious. At a point Michael (director) will say it’s just a film… It shows how much passion we put into it,” she said at the Friday premiere. "It is nerve-racking. If you are an actor and you have done all these glossy movies and the glitz and glamour, it is a risk I am willing to take because when I die one day, yes we will die one day… I want to be remembered for educating people not just entertaining people,” she also added. Lydia played the role of a human rights activist, Korkor Cofie. She is society’s definition of a successful advocate – brilliant, charismatic, charming, elegant and passionate. With her team at Kork & Co, she defends and fights for the rights of children, youth and persons with disabilities at all costs. Korkor, despite her tough exterior, has to fight her own internal battles that go against everything she stands for. Directed by Michael Ama Psalmist, the series is a Youth Bridge Foundation initiative funded by Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). Aside Lydia Forson, it also features Imoh Eboh, Maame Serwaa, David Muchilee, Naa Koshie Lamptey, Louisa Ankrah, Philip Addoquaye, Gideon K. Appiah, Susan Musa A and Lord Mensah. The premiere ceremony, which was held at the TV3’s Executive Theatre, attracted a number of dignitaries, including ex-Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Dzifa Gomashie. Lydia Forson:I Don't Want To Be Remembered Only For Entertainment By Ik Josh Monday, February 18, 2019
Former Big Brother Naija 2018 reality star, Alexandra Asogwa Amuche popularly known as Alex Unusual was 23 on the 15th of February. Alot of her fans,family and friends made the event inspiring and mind blowing as they troop in with gifts to celebrate with her. Her birthday was the talk of the town especially after she got a brand new Toyota Venza from her fans as a birthday present. See some images of her birthday evebt below: Check Out Photos Of Former BBnaija Star On Her 23rd Birthday By Ik Josh Monday, February 18, 2019
Contestants participating in the 2019 elections are not just seasoned politicians; celebrities and experts from various sectors of the country are also trying to get into various positions. A look at the candidates list by TheCable,showed that there are five of them. Here they are: Olubankole Wellington Popularly referred to as Banky W to his fans, this 37-year-old singer cum music producer is contesting for the Eti Osa seat at the federal house of representatives under the auspices of Modern Democratic Party. Desmond Elliot This actor, who first ventured into politics in 2015, is seeking re-election into the Lagos state house of assembly for the Surulere constituency with the All Progressives Congress (APC). Emeka Ike One-time president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Ike is contesting for the federal house of representatives seat in Okigwe south constituency, Imo state under Young Progressive Party. Freedom Atsepoyi Freedom Atsepoyi is an Instagram comedian popularly known as Mr Jollof. He is contesting for the Warri constituency seat at the federal house of representatives under the African Action Congress. Shina Peller This entertainment entrepreneur, who owns Aquila Group of Companies and Quilox, a popular club in Lagos, is contesting for the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola federal constituency seat in Oyo under the All Progressives Congress. Speaking to NAN on Friday, Don Pedro, chairman, Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos chapter, appealed to his members to vote for actors and actresses contesting for political positions. “This invariably shows that entertainers can add value to the society and can also make a difference in governance,” he said. “I commend my colleagues who have taken this bold step to contest for political positions, and I urge our members to come out en masse and vote for them. “When we go out to vote, we should vote in unison; and our first choice of whom to vote should be AGN members.” See Nigerian Five Celebrities Who Are Contesting For A Political Seat By Ik Josh Saturday, February 16, 2019
Due to the recent postponement of the Nigeria general election,alot of celebrities has reacted to this and one of them was Davido as he went online to pour out his own thought concerning the postponement of the election. Read what he wrote below: Davido Reacts To The Postponement Of The 2019 General Election By Ik Josh Saturday, February 16, 2019
