entertainment: mike ezeruonye on set as a primary pupil

Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye is a father of one. Yet he was turned into a pupil, not even a secondary school student in a new Nollywood movie. 

entertainment: Terry G, Denrele, Grace Amah ejected from a hotel in abakaliki

Popular musician Terry G, Channel O presenter, Denrele,Nollywood actress, Grace Amah and a host of other stars were Monday ejected from their hotel in Abakaliki where they had lodged for a programme organized to host Nollywood stars of Ebonyi State origin who are making waves in the entertainment industry.

The government had staged a show at the weekend where it honoured over 50 stars of the state’s extraction in the entertainment industry.

Some of those honoured include Cha Cha Ekeh, Grace Amah, Patoranking etc who hail from the state.
But on Monday, some of the stars who attended the show were forcefully ejected from hotel belonging to a prominent politician in the state where they were lodged by the state Ministry of Culture and Tourism, organisers of the event.

The stars were seen at the Government House protesting the shoddy treatment meted out to them.

They said they entered into agreement with the government to be paid a certain amount of money as appearance fee which the state government could not honour.

According to one of the stars, Sholade: “Instead of them giving us our return tickets, our appearance fee; they sent police men to forcefully eject us from our hotel room.”

It was learnt that the two cars whose keys were handed over to Grace Amah and Patoranking at the event, have not been delivered to the stars as the organizers were yet to complete the payment to the suppliers.

In a reaction, the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Dr. Jerry Uhuo said only four days was approved for the stars which elapsed Sunday night.

He regretted that some of the artists misbehaved including smoking against the stipulated rules in the hotel where they were lodged.

Adieu Oliver de Coque

 
 If there’s anyone who received the greatest shock following last Friday’s death of Highlife crooner, Oliver de Coque, she is Uju, daughter of the late musician who was with her father a few hours before his death.

Shedding tears profusely at her father’s old nite club cum relaxation joint on Sunday, Uju who is an undergraduate of the University of Lagos, told Daily Sun at the club located close to WAEC office, Yaba, that her father had earlier sent her on an errand in the morning of the Friday, only for her to return home to meet the news of his death at Jolad Hospital.

“I was with him on Thursday and early on Friday. He was the one who asked me to go to Yaba (12, Alakya Street, near WAEC) to collect his mails. Although he was no longer using the club as office, many people still send messages across to him through the same address. I had not returned from Yaba when I received a call that my father had been rushed to a nearby hospital.

“My brother, Darlington and those who were with him said he could not be moved to his hospital in Surulere as he was gasping for breath. But I could not make it to the hospital when I learnt that my father was dead.”

On her father’s qualities, Uju said: “I was always with him. My dad was a good man. People always talked about his generosity because he was quite helpful to people either financially or morally. He was a loving father, true friend and a lover of people. I will miss him.”
One of the major admirers of the late Highlife singer and former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu reacted to Oliver’s death. “He had a golden voice which took Highlife to the next level. His death came as a shock. When he graced the music awards in Owerri, there nothing to show that we were seeing the last of this great man.”

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola described the death of the King of Ogene Sound as a great loss to the Nigerian music industry. He prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and the bereaved family as well as the Nigerian music family strength in their moment of sorrow.
In another tribute, the Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi said Oliver de Coque’s death was a colossal loss to the people of the state.

“I just met him at a function recently and he said he would come and see me so that we discuss how to nurture and develop future talents. I am shocked at the news of his demise,” Governor Obi stated.
In her own reaction, Mrs Patience Akanite, Oliver de Coque’s in-law said: “How I wished he was not dead. He was a very nice man, loving and caring. I have never seen a kind person like him before. He was my husband’s elder brother. His death is so shocking and unbelievable.

For Chief Tony Okoroji, CEO of Tony Okoriji Productions (TOPs), organizers of the Nigeria Music Awards (NMA), which incidentally was the last public event attended by the late musician, Oliver’s death was simply shocking and unexpected .

“The music profession has just lost one of its finest. The entertainment industry in the country has lost one of its great ambassadors. The Igbo nation has lost one of its greatest sons and I have lost a dear friend. There will be other talented Highlife artistes but there will not be another Oliver de Coque. It is a devastating blow shortly after the loss of Elder Steve Rhodes, Sonny Okosuns and Sammie Needle,” said Okoroji.

While PMAN President, Tee Mac was said to have dedicated his performance on World Music Day (Saturday June 21) to the memory of the late Oliver de Coque, a former president of the music body, Charles Oputa (a.k.a Charly Boy) described the development as a devastating blow to the music industry.
In his own tribute, Ekike Asiegbu, President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) observed: “It is very devastating and shocking.”

Anayo Odobeatu, managing director, O’Jez Music, said artistes should unite and pray fervently against further deaths in the Nigerian entertainment industry, especially in the music sector. “I urge the Federal Government and Anambra State to immortalize him so that Oliver’s legacies would remain alive,” he added.

For Hon U.S.A Igwesi, former member of the House of Representatives, the death of Oliver de Coque was a big shock. “We were very close and there was nothing Oliver wouldn’t tell me. I will really miss him,” he said.

Another close friend of the late singer, Barrister Sam Kargbo, CEO of Sam Kargbo Productions and Producer of X-Project said, “Oliver’s death is terrible. I pray God to spare the nation another loss of this nature.”

In the same vein, Chief Nwajiofor Okoli, CEO of Okoli Music and close friend of the late Highlife crooner disclosed that Oliver had his last performance during his (Okoli’s) daughter’s wedding last month. Okoli who hinted further that the late Ogene exponent was billed to perform during the Ihiala Regional Conference billed for the USA said, “As far as Highlife music is concerned in the South East, Oliver was the last man standing and now that he is dead, it is hoped that Highlife in the east would not die with him.”

GOSSIP: Omawumi and Her Husband Tosin Yusuf seen Smoking Hookah In A Club

Omawumi Megbele and Tosin Yusuf has been in America since her second child was born around July. The couple are in Atlanta enjoying some quality time together.

Tosin shared a photo of himself and his darling wife on their date night at Mirza Hookah Lounge in Atlanta. The new mum is seen to be enjoying a puff of the flavored tobacco.

entertainment: Tuface's wife Annie Idibia shares her emotional childhood photo

Annie Idibia took to Instagram this morning to share more about her past with her fans. The actress and beautiful wife of 2 Face Idibia, shared the picture above with the caption:

Quote:

“Memories... flashes.... joy.... when we were actually complete! I was the 3rd born n only girl,until my Lil brother Emmanuel passed away 13 years ago n made me d last... #familyOverEverything #themacaulays #myMomStrongWoman #wemissyou Emmanuel i know u in heaven protecting us...i feel it ...always ... RIP kiddo. ...till we meet again…”

“May the soul of Emmanuel continue to rest in perfect peace.”

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