SEYI SHAY RELEASES VIDEO FOR SMASH HIT SINGLE- IRAWO

Former UK based songstress who has relocated to the most populous black country in the world has just released the video to her smash hit single- Irawo. Seyi is described as the fast rising international pop star. Truth be told, her voice is out of here. 

The setting for the beautiful video released under Flytime Music Label is the beautiful Atlantic Shore of the Center of Excellence, known to all as Lagos. 

In the video, we see the sexy Seyi Shay washed up on shore to find herself in a strange island captured by the island's King played by Brian Okwara.

Directed by the award-winning music video producer, Clarance A. Peters, the inspiration for the video was based on the 1988 hit 'Rumba Dance' by old time favorite Mike Okri.

See the video above. 

LARRY ONUEGBU OPENS COSMOPOLITAN MALL ON OLOGUN AGBAJE

Man about town, Larry Onuegbu the owner of Mega Point and the former Auto Lounge both on the Island, seem to be having the best of laugh right now. While naysayers are going about saying all sorts about him and his business, he just seem to be quietly digging in and making cool cash or so it seems. His car business is still going on strong from the feelers we are getting & new automobiles are still coming in every month, though some would have love for it to be shut-down. According to our confirmed digging, he has also quietly opened a new mall, called the Cosmopolitan Mall, situated at Ologun Agbaje Street, in Victoria Island, Lagos. We hear that the mall is a sizeable one, with between 15 to 20 stores available and our snoops are saying the property belongs to him. The official opening of the mall is planned for either the end of this month or sometime in July of 2013. 
  That's not all, though he has re-packaged his business, by turning his former A-class night-club on Agoro Odiyan/Adeola Odeku Street into a 5-Star Cafe- called Cafe Vanessa, we hear he did it because he felt he had done his bit for the Lagos night club scene, so why not move on to other less stressful business, but equally profitable venture. 

Cafe Vanessa his new baby, which was where his former club was, is a statement in class. It's a an upscale cafe, like those bistros or taverns you love to visit abroad, light meals made by a fantastic Chef. The idea was to open a 5-star cafe with the classiest of ambience, serving mouth-watering and excellently served meals. Since it was opened on Christmas Eve of 2012 we hear it's been brisk business ever since. 

Also his Abuja joint on Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Wuse 2, has moved from the former address to another on the same street. AutoLounge Cafe- that's what it is called now, would be opening in Abuja with a loud bang on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the new address on 44, Ademola Adetokunboh, next to the biggest Studio in Abuja, Studio 23. 

So if business is this bad, then kudos to him for making it work. 

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY DELE DOSUNMU

Perfect gentleman, a very stylish at that, god-fearing and a very good-natured man to the core, and friend of many both older and younger ones . Prince Dele Dosunmu clocked 50 yesterday, Sunday, June 2, 2013. Not one to show off unnecessarily, he had wanted a very quiet birthday celebration. So to his church, the Guiding Light Assembly, inside Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, he and a few of his friends gathered to give glory to God for his life.

Some of those we saw at the church service were the likes of Hajia Abah Folawiyo, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Rasheed Muri-Okunola & a few others. Then after the thanksgiving at the Church. Friends and family members hosted the birthday boy to a brunch at the Southern Sun, on Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The food was fantastic, no wonder everyone seems to gather at the Hotel on Sundays after Church for a good meal. There was much backslapping as the drinks flowed and people served themselves. Everyone who got up to say a word or two, had glowing reviews about the man, many have come to tag ''Mr Dependability''. 

From us at Maestro's Media, we hail an uncommon man, who stands by his own no matter what. Happy 50th Scooby!!!!!May your days be long!

BEVERLY OSU NAKED VIDEO GOES VIRAL

Everyone knows who Beverly Osu is. For some who might not, she's the Nigerian female representative inside the on going Big Brother House: The Chase reality show. She's a known model/video vixen, so being half nude or totally naked might not be anything extraordinary to her. 

It's either that, she doesn't care being seen naked or she does not know, but any which way her shower video at the BB show has been released by someone and it has become a hit amongst voyeurs/voyeuses. One would have thought that having watched several series of the past Big Brother episodes, she of all people would have known that those mirrors inside the bathroom have cameras behind them. At least if we all can remember, as much as Karen Igho, the winner of the last edition of the BB show was vilified for having done nude photographs before entering the house, she made sure that her modesty was not unnecessarily exposed to the whole world, during shower hour. Karen always bathed in her under-wears, she could have shown to many those man mountain more, if she had thought it was okay. The idea is we have not yet matured enough in this part of the world for open show of soft porn. 

So like we said at the very beginning, it's either she knew what was up and didn't care and that might be a ploy to get people to keep her in the house or she was totally ignorant, and we find that very hard to believe. Anyways it is her body.  

DIDI CREATIONS DAZZLES WITH ETHINIC JEWELRY WITH HER SS 2013 JEWELRY COLLECTION

Gloriously talented UK based  Tina Ndidi Ugo, is the award winning designer extraordinaire behind Didi Creations. The brand is into clothing and accessories and truth be told, their collection of bags, jewelry and clothes are to die for any day.

The brand has just released their new look-book for the SS 2013 Jewelry Collection. And like we had already anticipated, the whole collection is made up of one exclusive masterpiece after another. Each ethnic piece, is a one-off that the buyer-wearer would love to wear for show-off.  

Like the designer herself has said- Our statement and glamorous neck pieces, earrings and bracelets for this jewellery collection is a must have for the daring female who likes to stand out from the crowd. The designs were inspired by the African woman, especially the Eastern and Southern African women, who delight in adorning statement accessories. They were created using the finest beads, crystals, gems and stones.

Already from feelers we have gotten, fashionistas and collectors of fine jewelry are already in a frenzy, placing orders on the exclusive pieces. 

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RESPONSIB’ALL DAY by PERNOD RICARD NIGERIA

Nowadays a Company is no longer judged only by its economic performance but also by its social responsibility. We at Pernod Ricard, believe that for a corporate social responsibility to be successful, it must be linked to our business, based on our culture, involve our employees, the environment and most importantly be sustainable. 

Responsib’All day, an initiative created by Pernod Ricard has been practiced globally for years and is devoted to combating underage drinking and drink- driving. On June 5, every year, over 18,000 employees of Pernod Ricard in 70 Countries pass one message with one voice… Responsible drinking.

This year our newest addition to the Pernod Ricard family; Pernod Ricard Nigeria, along with their partners are part of our Responsib’All Day campaign.

The aim of this day is to introduce a culture of responsible drinking across all ages in Nigeria, from the point of retail to the outlets. 

 “We want to deliver a message of moderation so that alcohol consumption remains a pleasurable experience, synonymous with festivities and conviviality” Patrick Ricard 

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JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI NOW READY FOR JIDE OMOKORE'S SHOWCASE ($1000 DOLLARS PLUS ASO-EBI GIVEN OUT FOR FREE)

OTUNBA JIDE OMOKORE

JW MARRIOT MARQUIS DUBAI

BALLROOM

EMIRATES BALLROOM

That he is a Nigerian billionaire is not in doubt, Dubai the tourist capital of the UAE is getting ready to feel the might of the one and only Otunba Jide Omokore, a top PDP Stalwart and money man. We hear that preparation for the wedding of the first son of the boss of SPOG Petrochemicals is in top gear and as we speak, the town is agog. Even the young man's step-mom- Angela Ebagua is going to storm Dubai with many of her celeb friends in tow.

Many who don't have private jets are either already booked or are booking their flights for Wednesday, June 5,Thursday, June 6 & Friday, Friday, June 7, 2013 so as to be a part of the fanfare. It is the mother of all weddings set to take place in Dubai, and it is slated for Saturday, June 8, 2013. Hear this and hear it well, over a hundred room(180 plus) has already been booked and paid for in CASH ( over a Million dollars in cash was paid as deposit) at the prestigious JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai 121000 UAE alone.  We don't know if other hotels would have enjoyed the same largesse. JW has 684 rooms & 120 suites on 72 floors.

The hotel which was opened not too long ago from what we have heard is where the wedding /reception etc would take place. It has the largest meeting room in the whole of Dubai. One of the ballroom measuring 14,477 Sq ft and has a maximum capacity of 1,548. So apart from a few, who would be staying at other accommodations, some of the guests and family members etc are all booked to stay at the hotel. It is a one-stop package for everything. We hear a Nigerian event planner got the deal and the company would be working hand-in-hand with the exceptionally trained wedding planners from the JW Marriott. 

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PASUMA'S STOLEN RANGE ROVER RECOVERED

Remember the incidence of armed robbery against one of the biggest Fuji Music acts in Nigeria, OtunbaWasiu Alabi Pasuma a few days back at Meiran, a suburb of Lagos. Where about 9 armed robbers robbed him and a friend, while on their way to an engagement. In the aftermath of the robbery, he was disposed of his Range Rover SUV and other valuables, after being driven around for 3 hours before he & his friend were now thrown out of the SUV unhurt. 

We hear that the vehicle, a metallic Silver Range Rover has been recovered. And it took the combined effort of the Police & members of the OPC. The SUV with the registration MU 830 AP was still in perfect condition when it was recovered.

SUSAN PETERS BIRTHDAY PARTY IN BLAZING COLOURS (MM'S EXCLUSIVE PICTURES)

It was tagged a Champagne Soiree. And because of that friends, colleagues and admirers of Susan Peters came out in large numbers. The venue like we already told you before was The Place, on Admiralty way, Lekki-Phase 1. 

Before the star-studded party on the evening of the d-day. The thespian/entrepreneur had gone on her annual social responsibility round, vie her foundation, Benue Pikin Foundation. She had gone to the motherless babies home with hands laden with gifts of all kinds, her own way of showing gratitude to God and extending God's goodwill to her to the others. 

Back to the star-studded party, it was a night to remember according to those who were there. Some of those we saw at the soiree were the likes of Paul, Peter & Jude Okoye, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Kaycee, Cerrutti, Kalu Uche, Weird MC, Julius Agwu, Phyno, Uti Nwachukwu, Warebi Martha, Kaha, Dede Mabiaku, FunnyBone, Skuki, IK, Cecil Hammond, Fred Kwaku, Eunice Efole, Ene Lawani , Sexy Steel, Juliet Ibrahim, Ramsey Nouah, Ebube Nwagbo, Timaya, Ayinna, Bracket and very many others. 

Her body-con birthday dress was made by the new Nigerian Fashion rave Sean.  Happy birthday again to Susan, May your days be long.

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KINABUTI HOSTS NICE APERITIVO IN GRAND ITALIAN STYLE

 

CATERINA, GENEVIEVE NNAJI & FRANCESCA

GUEST, LINDA MESROB (MIDDLE) & JENNIFER OBAYUWANA (RIGHT)

Growing Fashion brand Kinabuti based in Lagos, where Italian Caterina Bortolussi is the Creative Director hosted a few friends a few weeks ago at their address on Adeyemi Lawson. It was a beautiful informal setting where canapes were served and those invited networked and also the opportunity to have a one-on-one with Miss Bortolussi. 


Some of those seen at the cool event/ which also doubled as a private viewing and consultation were the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Jennifer Obayuwana, Linda Mesrob, Maje Ayida, Obaro Ibru, Nonny Ugboma, Lami Phillips, Suby Onabanjo, Tola Adegbite, Akin Ajibola, Maria Martinez, Ladi Balogun, Veronica Ebie-Odeka, Francesca Rosetti and a couple of others. 

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ELLA & GABBY DELIVERS ANOTHER SLAMDUNK COLLECTION TAGGED- TROPICAL SOPHISTICATION

Many can still not believe the fact that this label is not yet 2 years old. From the very beginning they made it clear, that they were not pretenders and since their first ever collection, they have been consistent. They have shown at a few fashion shows and have gotten unprecedented kudos from the stylish ones  and all who knows and appreciate fashion & style(even Vogue UK were mesmerized) . 

Truly, Ada Mgbudem's Ella & Gabby is a breath of fresh air. They have delivered in this their Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection tagged ''Tropical Sophistication'' a slam-dunk.

Check out the collection for yourselves, and tell us what you think. 

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MONALISA, LANRE NZERIBE, EGOR & OTHER STORIES. BULL'S EYE BY JOSEPH SAMPSON EDGAR

 

MONALISA CHINDA

MONA & LANRE

JOSEPH SAMPSON EDGAR

Me I don't see what these women see in this Lanre fellow o. I saw him the other day at Cafe Tranche and took my time to study him well. I came out of that session indifferent. I envy him sha, cos that Monalisa girl is a beauty.

The other day, I also saw Monalisa. A damsel with a wonderful skin and luscious lips. Fragile and svelte. So when I saw Lanre, the Disney movie,'Beauty and the beast came to mind.

I really do not know Lanre's claim to fame. I have always wondered why there is so much interest in him and his love life. Even if he has dated a mixture of fine women and forgettable ones, I still do not believe that he deserves all these attention. His mates are changing lives, positively influencing society and creating employment. But for my Egbon, each time his name is mentioned it's over one mature MILF or a gorgeous one like Monalisa.

This testimony by friend of the family is another matter entirely. This great PR work is so wonderful in it's stupidity that I cringed as I read. Let Mona who is enjoying the fruits of the romance be the one to tell us what she is enjoying in the romance. That is if we are even interested in listening. The rate at which we waste our time on frivolity is really amazing.

Time is going o. We would soon all start welcoming our grandchildren o. So we should all engage in more productive things, rather than interest ourselves with whose one that Lanre is dating. Cos from what I have read so far, he still has a lot more to do before arthritis gets to his tongue.

From the write up, I saw that Mona suffered physical abuse, Pele o. If I had known, I would have jumped in and saved her. There is nothing worse than beating up a woman, especially a 'yellow' woman. The skin will turn red and when the colour is artificially aided with cream, you will see a conflagration of colours. Green, yellow, blue and black. It's not funny o. With that Mona's colour, you will just see the South African flag all over her skin.

We thank God, that Lanre the well known defender of the universe had flown in to the rescue. His job is cut out for him. He has to be close to all the Chemist on the Island, cos he must not joke with the supply of creams and from the write up by the great family friend, Lanre is up to the task.

Well, Mona darling, should you ever get tired of Lanre, which I am sure you will, please do not hesitate to contact me through this platform. I have a data base of guys, better suited at taking care of women of your colour.

Egor, I will need you to write a testimonial on me so I can send to my partner who still cannot see my good sides despite all the Affang and Ngwo-Ngwo I have been buying.

GBEMI OLATERU OLAGBEGI SHARES PERSONAL DIARY ABOUT MTV ALL STARS TRIP IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA.

Celebrity compere and Beat FM OAP, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi was one of the selected journalists who attended the recently concluded MTV Africa All stars concert in Durban, South Africa and has shared her personal experience of the four-day trip.

I was invited by MTV Base &KwaZulu Natal province to attend the grand finale of African All Stars Concert in Durban, South Africa. I sorted out my travel documents and eagerly awaited the trip. This would be my first proper trip to another African Country. I have been to Kenya once but it was a stop over trip on the way to Dubai. I used to feel a little ashamed of visiting other countries in other continents often but not Africa.

I got to the Muritala Mohammed airport extra early and I still had to queue! I hate queuing! I checked, went through security and was SO ready to get out of Lagos.

The flight there was smooth and uneventful. When we got to Johannesburg, I met up with the crew- Onos, Chuks, Omaliicha and Colette. Our first port of call was the Bureau de Change to change our money to South African Currency. I got my rands and I thought I was “balling” (as rappers say) Lol. PIC

The flight to Johannesburg was very short. We were soon in Durban. Our airport pickup crew was there to welcome us. We loaded up our suitcases and we were off to our hotel. The rest of the crew made fun of me because I had two suitcases and my handbag. What can I say? I don’t pack light!

I was looking forward to going shopping at a REAL MALL!! Everyone who knows me knows I LOVE shopping!!

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NUCLEAR ALMS RACE BY DR PEREGRINO BRIMAH

You probably thought I misspelled or you misread. Sadly, that is the title.
Location: Borno

Temperature: 40C/104F degrees scorching hot days and 12C/54F freezing cold nights.
Time: 2am approximately, some day in 2009

Two 9 year old almajiri boys were in bed; well, on the floor actually, inside or beside a mosque or nondescript shack somewhere in Borno state, north east of Nigeria.

One woke up to use the “bathroom” that fateful cold night and when he got back, the second had pulled his, and the only blanket over himself.

‘Give me my blanket,’ the almajiri boy demanded. The other “bully” would not let go, not just because he felt stronger, but because the nights get so cold in Borno, you just can’t give that up.
At the end of the fight that ensued, one of the 9 year old almajiris, the smaller one who owned the blanket had pulled out his life protective dagger they always have on them, one of…actually the only asset they ever have, and stuck it into the bully. He lay dead in a pool of his blood.

Fast forward to 2012, Amanda meets a nice, passionate lawyer who described this incident to her. ‘That’s why I’m here,’ he said, ‘I just can’t let this boy keep rotting in jail. You need to understand the predicament of these almajiri boys. They have nothing, they belong to no one.’
Amanda tells me how she once held conversation with an almajiri – about 7-8 years old, making his rounds on the dusty, harsh-weather roads of Borno. Borno where they say, in the winter morning, you must open your mouth with care, else you hear your lips crack and see the blood gush from them.


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DENCIA THE BOMBSHELL! HOT OR NOT

Men!!!The singer? Popular known as Dencia would do anything to be in your face. We particularly love the fact that she feels she's got the winning formula, so why change it. At every give opportunity she is ready to show off her pneumatic assets, we do not blame her now, the saying goes thus''If you have it, then flaunt it''. 

People we hear are falling over themselves just to have a view of the twin peaks of her  vava voom Mount Everest.  And Cameroon's own Pamela Anderson seem ever willing to oblige in her Gaga-Rihanna like outfits. We know for sure that the body show, would soon be accompanied by a hit or two, because we hear she also works very hard in the studio. The(MUSIC) hit or 2 is needed so as to complete the package of her royal highness- the voluptuous 1, or don't you guys think so? She's trying so very hard.

Let's look at Dencia's style, Hot or Not? Trashy or The Bomb!

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