Thursday 31 October 2013

PHOTO: Peter ‘P-Square’ Okoye Shares His Scary Halloween Costume.

Lol! If you wake up to this what would you do?

‘Unforgivable’ tops 2013 BON Awards with 11 Nominations

 Dayo Amusa’s flick, Unforgivable, which was directed by Desmond Elliot tops the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards nomination list with 11 nominations.
The flick is being nominated in categories that include Best Actor in a leading role in a Yoruba movie, Best Actress in a leading role in a Yoruba movie, Best child actor, Best movie with the best social message, Best kiss in a movie, Best make-up, Best Director, Best cinematography, Best edited movie, The Onga Best use of Nigerian in a movie and Best movie of the year awards.
The movie features popular Nollywood acts like Dayo Amusa, Mike Ezuruonye, Bukky Wright, Desmond Elliot, Fathia Balogun, Bidemi Kosoko, Bimbo Thomas, Iyabo Ojo, Niyi Johnson, Lawal Aisha, Titilayo Shobo amongst others, while it introduces new acts like Ibironke Ashaolu and Wale Alabi.

Source: Gistreel.com.

Rita Dominic and Lynn Whitefield announced as AFRIFF Goodwill Ambassadors

Nollywood star Rita Dominic and Hollywood actress Lynn Whitfield have been announced as the ambassadors for the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The announcement was made by Chioma Ude, the Executive Director and Founder of the Africa International Film Festival. “Rita Dominic is a consummate actress and indeed an African screen Icon, having won several awards and nominations throughout her career, most recently she became Africa’s Best Actress by winning the 2012 Africa Movies Academy Award (AMAA) for her role in the Kenyan film Shattered. She also has won the Nollywood Movies Award, the Nigeria Entertainment Award and City People‘s Face of Nollywood Award. With over one hundred films to her credit, she has played a pivotal role in showcasing Nigerian cinema popularly known as Nollywood. “Lynn is a natural choice as AFRIFF Goodwill Ambassador not just for her accomplishments in Hollywood, but also because of her passionate support for the AFRIFF project since its inception,” Chioma explained.
Rita Dominic was spotted with the AFRIFF team at the BEAT FM few days ago as the team begin awareness and campaign bill up for the festival.

Pastor Kumuyi Sets Aside 1Billion Naira To Build Anchor University

The General overseer of Deeper Life Bible Ministries Pastor William Kumuyi has set aside a N1billion budget which will be used to build an ultra modern campus for his “Anchor University.” The site for the Campus is a huge land which has already been fenced along the Lagos/Ibadan express way. The new facility will consist of Hostels, chalets, laboratories and a host of other things that is missing at the temporary site.

iROKING Fires Michael Ugwu For Alleged Gross Misconduct

iROKING is the sister company to iROKOtv which is both owned by Jason Njoku. Just like iROKOtv is known for Nollywood movies, iROKING was built in line for music. They wanted another great platform for music just like they have with iROKOtv and made Michael Ugwu the CEO of iROKING. Something went wrong between him and Jason earlier this month and he was fired. Nothing was heard from both sides until today, when Jason Njoku's team made a press release. Michael who felt not all what they said was true, decided to say his own part and informed the public he will be starting something else pretty soon. Sadly, Michael is one of Nigeria’s leading young tech executives and Jason Njoku is also one of the best in what he does. Hope they resolve this soon. Find their statements below... 


From Jason Njoku's Team
We can confirm that Michael Ugwu is no longer the CEO of iROKING and has left the company. He was dismissed earlier this month with immediate effect for gross misconduct. It came to light that, whilst under contract and salary of iROKING, Michael Ugwu set up and launched his own digital music platform, in direct competition with iROKING. This is an unequivocal breach of the robust non-compete and confidentiality clause he signed when he joined the iROKO team. We will not be divulging any further details on the subject matter for legal reasons.
A number of the iROKING staff have also been dismissed on the grounds of gross misconduct. This action, alongside the dismissal of Michael Ugwu, was taken by the iROKO Management team in order to protect the intellectual property and reputation of our online music platform, as well as our artists’ work.
As part of an organisation-wide restructure, we have decided to streamline the iROKING team based in Lagos, and have now redistributed a number of the core tasks across our global teams in London and New York. These changes have been made in order to make the strategic and day-to-day running of iROKING more effective and productive.
Those who left the company have been given a generous six weeks’ severance pay, which is 50% more than stated in their employee contracts.
iROKING, as one of Nigeria’s leading digital music platforms, continues to showcase some of the country’s most prolific and exciting artists. Since launch, we have recorded over 350 Million YouTube hits for our artists and we have over 1.1 Million users downloading tracks from our online and mobi platforms every month. We remain committed to our artists and our users and continue on our mission to support and develop digital distribution for Nigerian artists. We expect to announce a new CEO for iROKING in the coming months.

Michael's Response

I would like to state for the record that a decision to wind down iROKING was taken before the iROKO management “apparently’” fired me. I was verbally asked to become COO of Spark Ltd which I summarily refused stating my intention to stay in the music space. It has been clear for some time that iROKO Partners wanted
to exit the music space culminating in the winding down of iROKING so I am still fully trying to understand how I would set up a platform to compete with a platform that was to be “scrapped” according to Mr Jason Njoku.

For the record I would like to see physical evidence of the digital platform I have set up. A copy of the apparent companies registration will suffice. I also strongly suggest to the management of iROKO Partners that rather than sending out press releases and writing blog posts on their personal blogs they should first tidy their house and/or pursue serious legal action.

In the land of iROKO I guess restructuring means getting out of a sector. Nigerian artists please beware of iROKO Partners apparent commitment to developing the digital distribution space. (Please see attached screenshot)

In the Ventures Africa blog post I was fortunate enough to read Jason Njoku’s mention of a 6 week “generous” severance package for iROKO staff however to date all the iROKO staff affected in this saga have not received such. I implore serious investigative journalists to verify his claims. Seek out former staff and ask questions.
I believe that Jason Njoku has possibly spent far too long distributing Nollywood films online so much so that some of the sensationalist story lines influence him.
If iROKO Partners wishes to pursue legal actions I suggest they do such or I will see this is flagrant defamation of character. Last year iROKO Partners Lagos had circa 80 staff, now there are circa 15 remaining. At a time many of us were loyal to the iROKO cause, however serious structural issues have arisen so much so that many have felt it safer to find employment elsewhere. I wish the remaining staff members and management the best of luck in their future endeavors.
Thank you for all the phone calls and text messages showing concern.I am working on something rather exciting and will be announcing my next venture in the coming weeks.

Source: Ladunliadi blog

Dennis Okike Wins Gulder Ultimate Search Season 10.

Dennis Okike has emerged the 10th Gulder Ultimate Champion. Dennis, during the search for the 10th symbol, outsmarted his fellow finalists Edmund Umeabuani and Ifunanya Onike in the waters of Usaka River, Akwa-Ibom State where the final battle went down.
For his feat, Dennis will win N10 million and a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0L GLS AT( full Option) courtesy of CFAO Motors Nigeria, the official automotive partners of Gulder Ultimate Search 10. While the last female contestant standing, Ifunanya gets a guaranteed N1 million in addition to her prize money.
Congrats to them

PHOTOS: Tonto Dikeh's Dog 'Muzik Dikeh'" Flaunts Dollar Bills On Instagram

More pictures of her cute dogs after the cut. 



PHOTO: *Lol!! Iyanya's Quite Erotic Birthday Cake From His TripleMG Team

Don't you like it? Lol

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Karrueche Tran Clears Breakup Rumour with Chris Brown

In the last post on Chrisbrown going to Rehab I indicated that there were rumors that Karrueche and Chris had broken up. Karrueche Tran posted the picture above on her instagram page to dispel their breakup rumour. "Always and forever" She captioned the image

PHOTO: Lady Gaga Steps Out In Dangerously High Platform Boots

Sigh..would you rock those boots? Who thinks this babe is pretty.

Chris Brown’s Halloween Party Has Been Cancelled As He Enters Rehab

TMZ has claimed that 24-year-old singer Chris Brown has canceled attending two Halloween parties due to him checking into rehab. The singer who just got released from detention has decided to get help and stay away from the troubles of the world for the next 3months.
Chris who was earlier supposed to host his own Halloween party at the Conga room in L.A on Thursday, 31 October while he’s scheduled to attend another one with his girlfriend Karrueche Tran "whom reports claim they have broken up" at the Haze club on Friday in Las Vegas. A statement on haze club’s website confirmed the cancellation as it reads “Chris Brown’s scheduled Halloween costume party at L.A LIVE’s Conga room has been cancelled.” Chris was dropped off at the rehab facility located in Malibu by his longtime Attorney Mark Geragos and he’s said to undergo specific anger management training so he can regain proper sight into his past and know what’s ahead for him in the future.

“I’m in Love With Chidinma and I’ll Love To Marry Her” – Peeshaun of Skuki {Read Up}

Peeshaun, one half of singing sensation Skuki (pictured above in white shirt) confessed his love for the pretty and definitely classy Kedike singer in an interview with Encomium Mag.
Read Excerpts from the interview:

BUT, THERE ARE SOME YOU ALSO ADMIRE THAT YOU DON’T MIND SPENDING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITH?

Yes, of course! Nigeria is blessed with pretty babes. If you study me well, you will observe that I am a very romantic guy, at the same time, I am very emotional. I definitely have someone that I love so much.

IN THE INDUSTRY OR OUT OF THE INDUSTRY?
(Pause for seconds) In the industry, I have someone I really love so much.

WHO IS THE LUCKY LADY?

(Pauses again) Chidinma. She’s really attractive. I really love her so much, but we’ve not really had time to chat closely, except when we met at backstage during shows. I hope she will read this, for her to know that Peeshaun of Skuki loves her.

BUT CHIDINMA DOESN’T READ NEWSPAPERS SHE TOLD US IN AN INTERVIEW RECENTLY?
I am sure her friends, family will read it.
They will definitely tell her I said so. I will love to marry her.

ARE YOU SERIOUS?
Yes, of course!

WHAT DO YOU REALLY LIKE ABOUT CHIDINMA?
First, I love her music. I love her style. I love her composure. Apart from that, what I love in a woman is a beautiful face and I think Chidinma has 10/10 of that. The low cut on her head is making her look more beautiful anytime I see her performing or watch her video.

ARE YOU DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PROPOSING TO HER?
I don’t want to talk about that now. Next question, please.

Photos: Rihanna gets another tattoo,a Henna-inspired Art Tattoo.

The 25year old singer has added another set, to her extensive tattoo collection, and this happened over the weekend, while in dominican republic.
She was tattooed by famous celeb tattoo artist Bang Bang McCurdy and Cally-jo of famous Bang Bang NYC tattoos on Sunday.
An 11-hour session,!!! , the new ink was incorporated on the same hand that Riri has the Maori tattoo that. She got using a chisel and hammer.
Bang Bang tells,”We drew on her hand from 7pm till midnight. We were drawing and changing things, I’d take a break and Cally-jo would draw, then I’d draw…the inspiration was Henna art, we wanted something really decorative, feminine and sexy. We thought that was the closest in style where we could shift and make it look decorative. She had something pre-existing on her hand, so it was a little bit of a cover-up, but also making it look good, wanted to make sure it flowed. We need to work with what she already had”
He added that it was difficult “because the stuff she already had was a pattern on skin. We were trying to fit the body wit what she already had. Mend the two styles with a new style. Her hand is not something you can put away. We went over and over. It was a struggle to design. She even took a nap when we were drawing. We started over until we found the direction she liked”
In fact Bang Bang admits ” this is one of the most challenging designs I’ve done on rihanna before, saying this one had elements to it that were very unique, covering up pieces of it, combining pieces of it, making up new pieces”
Once the session was over Bang Bang said that rihanna was pleased with the results.
“Ri flipped out Absolutely loved it, loved it! It’s a hard thing when you get a tattoo and not absolutely love it. Its uncomfortable when you have something on your hand, when it’s in such a visible spot, and she’s such a visible person. Your hand is as closely related as your face, if you think about it her hand is right there and the whole world is watching it.”

PHOTO: Okocha celebrates wife’s 40th birthday, presents her with a G wagon.


Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, celebrated his wife of 16 years, Nkechi Okocha’s 40th birthday with a lavish party thrown on Friday October 25th at Civic Centre in Lagos. Maestro media reports that Okocha gave his wife a brand new White Mercedez Benz G-Wagon SUV as birthday present. Nkechi was said to have gone down on her knees to thank her husband for all his love and support in front of the party guests.(Respect) 


Happy belated birthday to her!

'How NTA Shut Down My Show For Interviewing A Gay Man' - Funmi Iyanda Reveals



Nawa oh!

 According to Funmi, after her interview with Bisi on national TV, their lives changed forever as her show was cancelled and he couldn't return to UNILAG where he was a student at the time. He had to go into hiding and eventually relocated abroad. When asked recently why as a straight celebrity, she supports Bisi Alimi and LGBT rights, she said:
"My sense of justice, fairness and rationality supersede any latent sense of social propriety. Gay rights, civil rights, religious rights, gender rights, child rights are human rights. Justice, equity and fairness are my idea of morality.
"Nigeria of today seems completely homophobic, xenophobic and religiously polarized as though that is the way we always were.
"I was a little girl who grew up in the same neighbourhood as gay Miss John, Muslim cleric Alhaji Abara, disabled Nureni, Mulika in her headscarves and pious Catholic Igbo Mama Uche.
"I saw differences in ethnicity; religion, gender, class and sexuality but these differences did not carry judgement. We lived together mostly harmoniously; any lack of harmony was on account of individual bad behaviour not genetic differences or lifestyle choices. I miss that Nigeria. I guess in a way l still live in that Nigeria in my head.
"And that was why in 2004 I risked my career to put Bisi on my sofa and conduct Nigeria’s first interview of an openly gay man on national television. Bisi and I did pay a hefty price for that action, he more than myself.
"Was it worth it? I’m afraid l have never had the luxury of absolute self-congratulations or flagellation. What I do know is, at that moment, it felt right. And every moment since then, it has felt right. I do what feels right by a conscience conditioned by my justice-minded, meddling mother, a childhood experiencing the beauty of diversity and a belief in our common humanity," she said.

Kanye West Says Kim Kardashian Is More Influential Than Michelle Obama

The lovestruck rapper talked about his fiancee Kim Kardashian in a new interview in which he claimed the reality star is more influential than the First Lady Of The United States, Michelle Obama. He also spoke about his family and how they are more important to him than his business. 'There's no way Kim Kardashian shouldn't be on the cover of Vogue. She's like the most intriguing woman right now. She's got Barbara Walters calling her like everyday,' he said. 'And collectively, we're the most influential with clothing. No one is looking at what [Barack Obama] is wearing. Michelle Obama cannot Instagram a [bikini] pic like what my girl Instagrammed the other day.' Continue below...
About their recent engagement, he shared:
'Everybody that came in just thought it was a surprise party… As soon [Kim] heard the [Lana Del Ray] song playing, she just figured I was going to have Lana sing and we were going to have dinner. Because at a certain point she just knows I'm going to do something turnt up. So she was expecting something awesome.' 
 'I just thought of it. It seemed so all-American. I just love being American, you know, and I love you know, family ... I feel so blessed. 'I feel God gave me exactly what I wanted, I have to do the right thing in God's eyes. Just follow what God really wants me to do it will come tenfold by doing the right thing.'

About their daughter he said:
'I hang out with my girl [Kim] and my daughter every day. No place I'd rather be. Not even when I'm thinking about things I'm creating in business, my biggest goal is to get home to family. 'I want to figure out a way to do my work and be my daughter's soccer coach. I'm going to be a soccer coach and redesign their uniforms. I'll redesign the mini van.'

What your opinion? What's the difference between Michelle and Kim? Kindly drop your comments, 

Femi Fani-Kayode Speaks On His Problem With Women

Hmmm... True or false?

Photo: Omotola Jalade's Outfit To Lagos Fashion & Design Week

On the 3rd day of the Lagos Fashion & Design Week, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde wore this outfit to support one of her fav designers Iconic Invanity. Who do you think rocked it better? 

Forbes' Most Powerful List Places Dangote As The 2nd Most Powerful Black Man In The "WORLD"

With President Obama as the first most powerful black man, the second is Aliko Dangote. *sigh! May God take us there... Who agrees with the list. . See the remaining list where Dangote appears after the cut.

As I amwriting this thing Davido is coming to my mind. Maybe he would soon be on this list. Who knows?

Kanye West suing YouTube Co-Founder for uploading footage of his proposal to Kim K

YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley immediately boosted interested in his latest project, MixBit, by uploading a video of Kanye West’s incredible proposal to Kim Kardashian.
1.5 million fans (since last week) flocked to catch a glimpse of the San Francisco spectacle but according to a report, the happy aura surrounding 36-year-old Kanye since Kim, 33, said yes hasn’t stopped him from becoming furious with the leaked video. The event was being filmed for his future family’s E! show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians and TMZ say Hurley violated a non-disclosure agreement by publishing the video. A moment to remember: Kim and Kanye celebrate their engaged status last Tuesday with a glass of champers, but they’re said to be furious about leaked video footage. The film is the most detailed look at the incredible occasion.
According to Valleywag, Kim and Kanye are angered by the fact that somebody invited to the proposal taped the momentous occasion. They write: ‘The couple thinks they know who did it, and that person signed a confidentiality agreement. We’re told a lawsuit is imminent.’
Kanye popped the question on Kim’s 33rd birthday on Monday at the AT&T Park baseball park. The hip hop star, who is in the midst of a world tour, first serenaded the mother of his child with a 50 piece orchestra.
The band struck up the romantic ballad Young And Beautiful from film The Great Gatsby by songstress Lana Del Rey, followed by his own hit with Keri Hilson and Ne-Yo, Knock You Down. The 36-year-old then arranged for the words ‘PLEEESE MARRY MEEE!!!’ to flash up on the giant scoreboard.
The proposal left Kim speechless, for once.
‘She was shocked and couldn’t speak after,’ a source a the scene told People magazine. ‘Everyone had mascara running down their faces from tears.’
From the ring to the guests, Kanye personally oversaw every detail of the special moment.
The ‘flawless’ cushion cut diamond is, according to the firm’s rep, ‘a D-stone, the best diamond there is, type 2A’.She added: ‘Kanye was involved in every single way. He had a vision from the beginning.
‘He looked at a lot of stones and he wanted only the best. He and Lorraine emailed back and forth,  and stayed up nights discussing how he wanted it to be.’
Tobias Kormind, co-founder of specialist diamond jeweller 77 Diamonds, told MailOnline: ‘I would estimate that a diamond of this size and quality would be worth well over £1 million; Kim is a very lucky woman!’
Representatives for Kanye West have yet to respond to Mail Online’s request for comment.

Zayo emerges winner of the Koga open house competition

The fast becoming biggest bi monthly show of the mainland, Koga One Night stand last Saturday thrilled guests to an unforgettable experience. The lineup featured Karat Kid, Timix, Falz, Splash, Flowsick, Seriki, Moses, Phenom and Qdot. Others include Eva, Ketchup, Jaywon Olamide and the top six finalists from Koga Open House Competition. Wyll Diamond, Timothy, Hope, Skinnie Tweed, Dris and Zayo.
The selected team of judges: Master Kraft, DJ Klem and Liciouscrackit announced Zayo winner of the competition after the six contestants performed popular songs in their fashion.
“He is a talented young man. He has been consistent since the first time he came to audition” DJ Klem says. The 21 year old stepped on stage to perform his own version of Fela Kuti’s Kolomentality. “He looked and acted the part” Ketchup one of the performers of the night says. Zayo will be signed to Koga Records alongside First runner up- Dris and Second runner up Skinnie Tweed

OJB Finally Discharged from Hospital after a successful Kidney Transplant

After a successful heart surgery in India, OJB Jezreel has been "finally"discharged.
The ace producer sent out a statement stating that he is well, has been discharged and will soon return to the country.   

Dear fellow Nigerians. 
Greetings from far away India !I am sure this note from me will catch you with a little surprise. I have been reading a lot of news about ME being published on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and different Blogs by my good friends.
I thought I must take out a quick moment and let you know that I am officially discharged today from the hospital, after a successful Kidney Transplantation Surgery, by God’s Grace. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for your prayers & good wishes, without which all this would not have been possible.
I also take this opportunity to thank my friends, fans and family for all the love, prayers and good wishes for a Speedy Recovery!! Be home with you soon …….
Thank you once again sincerely, 
Your very own OJB Jezreel.

Photo: Nkiru Anumudu Rocks A Cherry Hat... You Like?

First it was the shoe hat and now the cherry hat.. Socialite Nkiru Anumudu appeared on the second day of the 2013 GTB Lagos Fashion & Design Week rocking this checkered dress from Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2013 collection, a white pair of shoes from Alaia topped with this Alan Jurno cherry hat!

Tuesday 29 October 2013

Tuface Idibia Strikes A Pose With T-Pain @ T-Pain's House In ATL

Nice nice...

Loool! Sex Starved Man Drugs Wife For 3-Day Marathon Sex In Lagos.

A nursing mother, Mrs Glory Ojuala, has narrated how her husband, Alex Ojuala, drugged her for three days in order to have sex with her a few days after she was delivered of a baby at her matrimonial home in Lagos State. According to PMNews, the mother of three children made the shocking revelation at Ejigbo Customary Court in Lagos State on Monday while testifying before the court following a petition she filed before the court for dissolution of their 15-year marriage. The 30-year old housewife claimed that two days after she gave birth to their child, her husband started pestering her for sex in the presence of her mother, who was on a visit.
Glory told the court that she denied her husband sex because she was still recovering from the pangs of childbirth and was breast feeding, but he accused her of having extramarital affairs and cut the family’s daily feeding allowance to N100 to punish her.
Glory alleged that she did not know that her husband had an ulterior motive when he gave her a soft drink while she was eating on the day her husband drugged her.
The nursing mother alleged  that after she took the soft drink, she couldn’t explain what happened afterwards until she was revived in a hosptial three days later.
She said that she later knew that her husband drugged her to have sex with her when he confessed that he did so because she was denying him sex and was sleeping with other men.She told the court that after the incident she moved out of his house and since then they have been living separately, while her husband abandoned their children for her to take care of them alone.
The embittered woman had petitioned the court seeking for the dissolution of their 15-year marriage on the grounds that her husband was threatening her life, did not take care of her and their children and beat her, adding that she does not love him anymore.
Glory asked the court to compel  Alex to take care of their children by providing for their upkeep and education. In response, Alex denied all the allegations made against him and said he had been taking care of his family until trouble started.
Alex said he used to give his wife N200 daily before leaving for work and wondered how she would claim that he did not take care of her and their children.He also said that he was no longer interested in the relationship and asked the court  to dissolve the marriage, though he promised to provide N10,000 for the upkeep and education of the children.
The president of the court,  Mr T. A.  Eko, queried Alex for abandoning the responsibility of the training their children for his estranged wife to shoulder and asked him to have a change of heart for the interest of the children.
The matter was adjourned till March 2014.

Toke Makinwa Hints She May Get Proposed To On Her Coming Birthday

She would be celebrating her 29th birthday on the 3rd of November.... Since Kim and Ciara got their proposals on their birthdays, Let's anticipate her own engagement yo! The guy in the picture is Maje. She already said they are no longer together tho. 

Mike Adenuga To Honour Peter Okoye & Lola Omotayo On Their Wedding Day

The Chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga will be gracing the wedding of Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo come November 17th, 2013. He has accepted to be the chairman of the day and will be playing a significant role. Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st and Helen Paul will be anchoring the event. May D is also said to be one of his grooms men.

Student Breaks Unilorin Record, Gets First Class In Law

Abiodun Kazeem is the first graduate to bag the first class grade in the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin,
If you call him a jinx breaker, you are not far from the truth. The reason is that many students had tried to graduate from the University of Ilorin with a first class degree in Law for many years, but they failed for one reason or the other. Finally, on Tuesday, however, Abiodun Kazeem achieved the feat, drawing accolades from many people.
Kazeem studied Common and Islamic Law at the institution, which became a full fledged university in 1976. Achieving this feat, according to him, is something he will always cherish. But he never forgets to note that his march through the system was a tough one. For instance, he recalls that he did not get admission into the university on a platter of gold. He sat for the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board’s examination twice, in the course of which some of his friends tried to convince him to forget about applying again. “The first time I sat for JAMB was in 2007,” Kazeem says. “I did not get the cut-off point. But I was bent on studying law. So, in 2008, I obtained the JAMB form and sat for the examination the second time. I was successful this time around.” Between 2007 and 2008, he worked with one of his uncles, Mr. Tahiru Adeosun, who has a law firm in Ilorin. While the experience might have influenced his academic strides on campus, from his first day in the institution, he had his mind set on

obtaining first class degree. Yet, some of his colleagues tried again to discourage him. They reminded him that no one had ever achieved that feat in the institution as far as the faculty was concerned. But he remained resolute.
He says, “From the day I entered the university, I wanted to make a first class. I thought that my experience in my uncle’s law firm could be used to optimise my ability. But some of the challenges I had have to do with the issue that nobody had made it. Some of my colleagues who noted that I was so focused on my studies discouraged me. Many of them said, ‘You can never have it. You do not need to disturb yourself.’’’
Twenty-six-year-old Kazeem, who hails from Iganna in Oyo State, says he is from a polygamous home. His father, Muideen, has 12 children. His mother, Mulika, gave birth to six of them. He states that settling for Law in the higher institution was largely due to the influence of his uncle.
Perhaps, he could have read Mass Communication and not Law. According to him, his nickname in secondary school was Mr. Mass Communication, due to his writing skills and gift of oration.
He recounts his days at Community Grammar School, Iganna. “I decided to read Law because my uncle, a lawyer, inspired me. I wanted to study Mass Communication. I was very eloquent and I was in the Press Club in the secondary school. But when I got to my uncle’s chamber, he influenced and inspired me to read Law. I never dreamt of becoming a lawyer,” he says.
Beaming with excitement and a sense of accomplishment, Kazeem adds that this feat is an honour for his generation and his people in Oyo State.
For now, he is preparing for the Law School, after which he will choose between three directions he has envisioned for himself. He hopes to become a lecturer, to inspire young people, practise Law or participate in politics, either actively or passively.
Kazeem is one of the 41 graduands from various faculties in the university who bagged first class degrees at the ceremony, with 1,088 making second class upper; 2,435 had second class lower. In the third class degree category are 1,082 students and 214 had ordinary Pass.

Source: Gist reel

PHOTO: Ciara Flaunts Her 15 carat Engagement Ring

Future popped the question to his lady over the weekend on her 28th birthday in New York with a 15-carat diamond engagement ring by Avianne & Co. Lovely!!

Nollywood Actress Janet Atayero Is Dead.

Janet Atayero-Oluseye who is one of the promising Nollywood Yoruba actress who is just 32 complained about pains on her foot months ago and she finally lost her life to the battle few days ago. Rest in peace ma.