How I abandoned Tinsel for Nigeria Idol-Steve O

By JAMES EMMANUEL

Steve O

His long walk to prominence started in 2012 when he participated in the Nigerian Idol Music Reality TV show (season 2). Though Stephen Onochie, popularly known as Steve O. emerged third in the keenly contested show, his name has continued to ring bell, especially among music lovers.

  In his recent visit to the Isolo corporate head office of Entertainment Express, the Delta State-born Petroleum Engineering graduate of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, shared the story of his life, including how he left Tinsel set to participate in the reality show.  
  “I have always loved entertainment. I had to end my role in Tinsel when the call for Nigerian Idol came. My plan was to emerge winner and that was why I abandoned Tinsel. There are two things I know how to do well, and that is acting and singing,” he hinted.   
  Speaking on his debut album, Steve O avowed: “My first single entitled Asiko was well appreciated. At the moment, I’m working on my first album which will be dropping soon. I’m basically into gospel songs, Hip hop and R&B. On the other hand, I call myself a motivational singer; my songs are not the corruptible types. I cannot grant an interview without making mention of Jefferey Daniels; he is part of my success stories,” he said.

Steve O on stage

Steve O on the red carpet

Why I cry everyday-Nollywood Actress, Favour Oma

By JAMES EMMANUEL 

When she hugged the klieg light with her daring and very challenging role in a hit flick entitled No Money No Sex, her scintillating roles interpretation skill immediately stood her out in the league of fast rising actresses in Nollywood.

 Having starred in so many other movies including Swagger Conji, Official Housemates, Lion Heroes, Beauties of the Night, Sexy Ladies Court, among others, the Anambra state-born actress is currently the toast of many producers, who see her as one of the next biggest thing in Nollywood.
  Despite her recent giant strides, the Favour Oma is not resting on her oars. “I still have a long way to go. My eyes have always been on the top because I dream big. I believe I have the potentials to carve a niche for myself in Nollywood” she avowed.
  With an aura of self-confidence and maturity around her, Favour Oma who easily strikes one as someone ready to take on the world spoke wholeheartedly about her growing up, career, love life, among other attention-grabbing issues.

Briefly give us an insight about yourself

I hail from Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Professionally, I started my acting career in the year 2011. By God’s grace, I’ve acted in over than 20 movies since then. Lots of people keep asking how was able to achieve that within the short space of time- I think it has been by the Grace of God upon my life.

How Andy Amenechi was reelected DGN president

                                                                   

Amenechi

  Members of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) have elected officers to pilot the affairs of the guild for the next two years. The members, through a well organized and keenly contested election held at Winnies Hotel, Surulere, Lagos, reelected ace movie director, Andy Amenechi as president.
  Other executive members who were reelected into different offices include; Chima Okereke, General Secretary; Elielotote A, Director of Finance; Isaac, Ikechukwu Kolawole, National Provost; Mike Isokhare, PRO; and Taiwo Oduala, Welfare Officer    
  Speaking shortly after the election, Amenechi, who is now in his second term in the exalted position avowed thus: “We recorded monumental success in the first term. Most importantly, we have succeeded in laying a solid foundation for the guild. Effort is being made to acquire a befitting secretariat, carry out trainings for members, and at same time review our 14-year-old constitution, among others.”  
As observed by EE, lots of matured minds and pioneers in the industry showed interest in the presidency but later agreed, after strategic consultations, that Amenechi should continue the good work he had started.

My untold stories-Nollywood actress, Blessing Patrick

By JAMES EMMANUEL
jemedia7@gmail.com

Blessing Patrick

  In the league of fast-rising actresses in Nollywood, Blessing Patrick stands tall!  She proved herself to the world as an actress to reckon with in her first movie entitled Daughters of Eve. Predictably, her amazing performance has continued to earn her numerous lead roles. In fact, within three years in the highly competitive industry, the Cross River-born act has dazzled in more than 20 movies, including Aso Ebi Girls, Vampire, Midwives, King’s Bed, Tears of a Holy Heart, Enter the Place, Masquerade Dancer, among many others.
 Expectedly, the sexy and fashionable actress recently grabbed three awards: Best New Actress, City People Entertainment Awards 2013, Best New Actress, Nigeria Media Nite Out Award 2013, and Gbedu Recognition Award- all within the past one year.
   In this encounter with Jemedia Reports, the graduate of Sociology and Anthropology from Enugu State University of Science and Technology shares the story of her life; she speaks on her prodigious talents, her dreams, pains, and her shape which she describes as ‘killer shape,’ among other interesting issues.

How did you feel when your name was announced as the Best New Actress, City People Entertainment Awards 2013?

I felt so blessed. I felt as one who has God by her side. The truth is that God is really by my side, watching and supporting me. I wasn’t that surprised when my name was announced as the winner for that category because when I was nominated for the award, I went into serious prayer and fasting and God answered my prayer. The truth is that my journey in Nollywood has remained the way God planned it. I pray; I work. In all, I always tell God to let his will be done. So the award was part of God’s will for my life.

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Baby factory saga: Men now get paid for impregnating young girls

Shocking stories keep popping up on daily bases. Another baby factory has been uncovered in Ilu-Titun in Okitipupa council area of Ondo State by the state command of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Among those nabbed by the anti-trafficking detectives of the command included five pregnant women, five nursing mothers, five babies, two of which are less than a month old and eight men whose duty it was to impregnate the women-and are being paid!

  The world is fast moving to its end. People are trying to promote evil at all cost in the name of having a baby. I am of the opinion that DNA test should always be conducted between mother and their children so that this latest evil will be put to rest. If there is no buyer, there will be no seller. Some of these buyers even go as far as testifying in the church that God has finally blessed them with a child. Again, those young men hired to impregnate the girls, are they working on full-time or part- time bases?

Pat Utomi, Jimi Agbaje, Queen Blessing to celebrate Valentine's Day with widows

                                                                     By JAMES EMMANUEL

Queen Blessing

  In the spirit of giving back to the society, Nollywood actress, Queen Blessing Ebigieson in collaboration with Olukoga Support Foundation is set to empower impoverished widows in Lagos State and further treat them to an evening of fun, music, and comedy on February 14, 2013 at Ikorodu West LCDA Compound , Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos, by 9am
  Speaking to Jemedia Reports, the sexy actress-cum-producer who runs a foundation christened “Queen Blessing Foundation” noted thus: “I set up the Foundation about five years. I see it as a means to extend a hand of fellowship to widows and the less privileged in the society. The foundation is all about widows and I know that as I have chosen the widows, automatically, I’m getting to the children.
  “Last year’s edition held in Edo State and it was a huge success. This year’s edition will be bigger considering the fact that it’s a team effort. Each of the women will be going home with six yards of Ankara. Sewing machine and monetary support would also be giving out to some to enable them start up petty businesses. Awards will also be giving to some distinguished Nigerians. High profile personalities like Jimi Agbaje OON, Prof. Pat Utomi, Bishop Cletus Bassey, and Hon. Fatai Olukoga who is the chief host, among others,” the star actress of Lori Ere,Borokini, etc said.