Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji is putting a broad smile on the faces of her aged parents and siblings. She has just moved them from Egbeda, a Lagos suburb to highbrow and upscale Lekki, Lagos. Her dad and mum in their late 60s and 70s respectively, according to sources close to the family were full of excitement about the move.
Genevieve, according to the source had in recent time found it challenging to check on her parents due to distance, besides, she felt her dad who could hardly
walk due to old age on his own would be closer to her and receive adequate medical care. On few occasions that she has visited, fans, especially boisterous school children had swarmed her. Since the relocation, her mum, who has been a very active member and President of the Catholic Women's Association Wing of the St. Louis Cathedral, Egbeda, has not been regular in the church though a family source said she has completed her tenure as the President and a fresh election brought in a new President. The mother now attends a church close to their Lekki home. The family now lives together as one and that really makes Genevieve happy.”
Until the movement the family has stayed the better part of their lives in Egbeda.
Genevieve actually started her career from 11, Olugbede Street, Egbeda, where she lived with her parents in one of the apartments in a four block of flats. As soon as she started having a rising profile, earned fatter cheques, and endorsements, she moved them to another place also in Egbeda six years ago. When her fame grew bigger, she relocated them to another spacious and expansive apartment, situated in a block of nine flats in 7/9 Aderibigbe Sokunbi Street, Egbeda.
When we visited the last apartment, the Nnaji's former neighbours described the Nnajis as peaceful, loving and elderly neighbors. “We will miss Genevieve's parents for their love to all, they are very peaceful, their children too. Though
the husband is always indoors due to old age, his wife cares a lot for him. We will miss the star presence that Genevieve brings to the neighbourhood each time she visits.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Genevieve relocates her parents
Yvonne okoro speaks on nudity in movies
Yvonne Okoro warmed herself into the hearts of movie lovers in 2002 her first movie got her six nominations for AMAA 2013, but got angry backlash from public
for the dress she wore to the event which gave a good view of her sexy cleavage, her fashion signature has been using dresses or clothes that cover her sexy and vital parts,
but not again, she had hinted that she won't hesitate to show boobs on 'Fashion 101' TV show and that she decided to vary her style – the reason for wearing the dress
to last year.
Yvonne is very single right now. She wants the men to wait for a while; she thinks she wants to continue living with them. She is single and thinks she haven't had the time
too. She is always on guard because she wants to know the kind of people who come to her.
She has this to say for the love of Ghanaian actresses love their bodies, she explains, 'Our culture does not allow topics like sex and nudity but in a way sometimes I think we are also being hypocritical. A Hollywood movie will come,
we will watch it and be happy and compliment them. I think if you are going to do nudity, you should not do it in a tacky way. It should be done with what will conform to our culture. I think it is about choice, if you think you want to remove yourself and think it will help your character and you don't have a problem with it, it is fine.
Terry G mobbed at location in Ogba, Lagos
The fact that the headman of TGP
Entertainment and hip-hop musician, Terry G is still the delight of most music lovers,
and especially amongst his fans came calling recently when he got mobbed by residents of Ogba in Lagos State.
This dreadlocked musician who came to Ogba for his career documentary video shoot tagged, Fans Assembly, which interestingly he would be headlining on its season 1 version.
As residents began to throng the location from their various houses to catch a glimpse of the Akpako Master, it could be recalled that the crowd nearly disrupted the shoot, not until his manager, Ozone rescued the day by securing Nigezie television's studio.
However, Fans Assembly as the name implies would be having the Run Mad crooner as the headliner of its season 1, also as it is aimed at getting him close to his fans who would be asking him raw questions concerning his career.
Interestingly, media personality, Ugochukwu Favour-Mayor would also be anchoring the show while camera rolls on them. To spice it up, some undisclosed Nollywood acts are expected to roll with the dual, no matter it would be on the attached rib-cracking comedy skits that will keep viewers spellbind to it with
laughter.
Women and anal bleaching
Adult film stars have set a lot of trends for women. They inspire new positions in the bedroom and new games to play with their partners. They also inspire some strange fashion trends. Brazilian waxing is on the rise due to adult movie stars having no hair down there. Women seem to think that this is what men truly want so they spend a ton of money and go through a lot of pain for it. Now there is a new potentially painful and unsafe trend that is picking up. That trend is an@l bleaching.
An@l bleaching is when a bleaching acid is placed on the @nus to lighten the skin. This is after you have already gone through a painful wax job as well. Most spas will charge $100-$150 per session. After that they will sell you a kit that has bleaching lotion or gels that you can use at home. When you are doing the treatment at the spa it takes around 20 minutes. It could take quite a few applications before you see any results depending on how dark your skin is. Some of the kits that you can bring home even include a bleaching cream that you put on your vulv@ to lighten that as well.
Doctors say that this process comes with risks and should not be performed by anyone other than a doctor if you feel that it must be done. There are many different things that can happen because of the bleaching, include strictures and tears in the @nus which makes bowel movements excruciating. Even if you have it done by a doctor, there is still a risk of a burn or scarring because of the harshness of the bleach. Keep in mind if you feel that you want this done, it is not permanent. You will have to keep doing it over and over and could have potentially serious side effects.
Festus Iyayi: Death at the peak of struggle
Death hit the Nigerian academia and the literati hard on Tuesday as non-conformist scholar and writer, Prof. Festus Iyayi, passed away in a road accident.
The death of the one-time president of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize occurred about seven months after the country lost another legendary writer, Prof. Chinua Achebe.
While it had also lost some other writers – including Larinde Akinleye and Femi Fatoba – and many other people in road crashes, the violent circumstance of Iyayi’s death may also remind followers of African literature of that of Ghanaian writer Kofi Awonoor-Williams, who was killed in Kenya by terrorists in September this year.
But what many would find instructive is the fact that Iyayi died in the course of prosecuting the battle in which ASUU has engaged the Federal Government, fighting for the revitalisation of the university system, in the past four months. He was on his way to Kano, alongside other members, where they wanted to attend a congress that would take a decision on the possibility of calling off the ASUU strike.
People who believe in the prophetic power of writers may thus find cause to, in retrospection, attach more importance to one of the popular statements from Iyayi’s novel, Heroes — “… those who carry the cross for society always get crucified in the end …”
Yet, the fact that the bus that Iyayi and co. were said to have been hit by a car in the convoy of Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, has compounded the anger and frustration of many Nigerians who are lucky enough to be living – and not dead – witnesses to the recklessness that convoys of many political office holders display.
Reacting to the news of Iyayi’s death, the President of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Prof. Remi Raji, says the development is a sad commentary on not just the contradictions in the country’s educational system but also manifestations of political recklessness.
Raji says, “That Prof. Iyayi’s death is linked to the recklessness of the convoy of a governor once again shows the irresponsibility of many political office holders. We have talked about it many times. It is about what I call siren senselessness. You have to clear the way because somebody is going to buy yam for a governor’s wife.”
Meanwhile, while Raji notes that Iyayi’s portrayal of bourgeoisie characters gripped his imagination as a university student, other stakeholders have paid tributes to the deceased. Poet and critic, Odia Ofeimun, says Iyayi was a man “who should not be dead.”
According to Ofeimun, he was a good person who never betrayed the people he stood by.
He adds, “Festus Iyayi saw life as a struggle. He believed that those who struggle must stand by their own. This is part of what defined his relationship with ASUU. Whether he lost his job or jailed for the cause of ASUU, he stood by the union all through. The last time I saw him, it was on the television. That was when the lecturers were demonstrating in Benin. He was with them in his academic gown.”
Ofeimun says Iyayi also remained a committed writer till death. He notes that although social struggle ate deep into his time, he kept writing, to the point that he had works he had not published.
“When it mattered to talk about commitment in literature, Iyayi wrote sensible literature, something sensible to anyone who believes he should not be afraid of his belief,” he explains.
Similarly, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Dr. Chijioke Uwasoba, describes Iyayi as a great man in the field of literature, while US-based scholar and writer, Prof. Okey Ndibe, says Iyayi was one of the most “intrepid social voices” the country has ever produced.
Born in Edo State in 1947, Iyayi’s family is said to have lived on little means but instilled in him strong moral lessons about life. According to a profile, he started his education at Annuciation Catholic College in the old Bendel State popularly known as
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Kanye” loses Popularity Because of Kim k
Kanye West’s popularity on the downslide after getting horizontal with Kim K – industry analysis. In less than two years, the 19-time Grammy-award winner’s likability has nosedived by a whopping 66 percent, according to the influential Q scores, a closely watched measure of recognition and popularity that marketers use to evaluate celebrities’ appeal.
Before West began dating the 33-year-old Kardashian star in April 2012, his score was high — a 17 among women aged 18-49.What’s more, the 36-year-old father-of-one was rated even more lofty — a score of 19 — among men 18-34 dating as far back as February 2011.
But shockingly, West’s popularity has plummeted to a mere 3 among women 18-49, the latest results from September reveal. He’s hemorrhaged popularity among his core fan base of men too, but not as significantly as women: West’s most recent Q Score among the 18-34 male demographic was a lowly 13
5 Bizarre Phobias
Dinner conversations can be awkward at times but some people can’t stand the thought of having to conversation during dinner.
2. MAGEIROCOPHOBIA: Fear of Cooking
Having the fear to cook can cost you money and eating out far too much.
3. EISOPTROPHOBIA: Fear of Mirrors
The fear people have of mirrors is grounded under the assumptions that the mirror is connected to the supernatural world. They believe in superstitions that broken mirrors cause bad luck.
4. DEMONOPHOBIA: Fear of Demons People who have fear of demons can’t stand being in dark places and believe that demons are out to get them. They also fear scary movies or even conversations about them.
5. PENTHERAPHOBIA: Fear of Mother-in-Law
I am sure that most married people have, at one time or another, suffered from this terrible fear. This fear is one that is so common in Western society that it frequently appears in movies and other forms of entertainment.
7 Things Your Friends Don’t Need To Know About Your Relationship
1. FIGHTS
It’s okay to tell your friends about your relationship, it’s even okay to tell them when you get into a fight. But never go into the specifics unless you’re asking for an HONEST opinion. Friends that ask you to tell them if they’re being crazy about a fight that they’re having but don’t actually want to hear your opinion, are awkward people. So lets all keep our domestics to ourselves.
2. Séx
Don’t tell your friends the specifics of your séx life. Don’t tell them about any kinks your partner has because from that point on, your friend will never be able to look them in the eye again.
3. MONEY PROBLEMS
It’s okay to talk to your friends about money problems of your own but it’s not okay to bring your significant other’s finances into that conversation. A lot of people are very sensitive about what they perceive as weakness and that’s never a line you want to cross.
4. CHEATING (IF YOU’RE WORKING IT OUT)
If someone cheats on you and you dump them, feel free to tell all of your friends (and a few strangers) how much of a scumbag they are. But, if you’re working it out, NEVER tell your friends that your significant other has cheated. You may forgive them because you love them but your friends love you, and they won’t.
5. PROBLEMS IN THE BEDROOM
Once again, once you talk about this with your friends, they will never look at your partner the same way again. Your friends don’t need to know if you need to talk your significant other in for little blue pills. That’s something you should keep between you and your partner.
6. YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER’S PROBLEMS
Your friends are YOUR friends, and your partners problems really aren’t yours to share. Let your partner talk about their problems with whoever they choose. It’s not fair for your friends to know everything about your significant other’s life.
7. YOU SIGNIFICANT OTHER’S PAST RELATIONSHIPS
Once again, your friends are YOUR friends. They don’t need to know that four years ago the person you’re with had his heart broken by an even woman named Tina. If that’s something they want to share with your friends, let them. But that isn’t exactly your place. I know that we all want to believe that we live in a world like Séx and The City where we can all sit down with our girlfriends and discuss everything about everything in our lives. But, the truth is martinis and cosmos and endless conversations might be great on TV, but in real life they can get a little awkward when you see your Carrie’s Big on the street.
Nigerians query Abati over "Internet-age Presidency"
In an interview posted on his personal website, Abati stated that the proliferation of online platforms and the various social networking sites had made his job as the President’s spokesman tasking.
He said that though social media forms may be seen as symbols of the freedom of expression, many “sadists, psychopaths, mischief-makers, Luciferian characters and their cheerleaders,” were “exploiting” them to cause public disaffection.
He accused some Nigerians of using the freedom online platforms offer to utter “nonsense”, adding that such people hide their identity, tell lies and say things they would not ordinarily say in the open.
He said, “There is no doubt that the Jonathan Presidency is effectively the first Internet-age presidency that Nigerians have had. The Internet didn’t start in his time, you know. Under former President Olusegun Obasanjo the Internet was there and the social media in Nigeria was just emerging as a tool of socio-political engagement.
“Under late President Yar’adua too, it was beginning to find its roots. But under President Jonathan, the social media has become an explosive, unavoidable phenomenon such that as spokesman to the President, I have to deal with an entirely different kind of communications and public relations template. I doubt if any spokesman in this office before has had to deal with the same scope of Internet penetration.”
Abati said that though he makes use of the social media for publicity purposes and as an observatory for monitoring tenor of public discourse, the associated online networks were an “imperfect medium.”
“Today, everybody is a journalist. All you need is a phone, an i-Pad and access to the Internet. You can set up your own blog; you can rely on a BlackBerry smartphone, and you don’t need a licence. But the question is: who guards the guardians? I think that is a relevant question. Otherwise, the social media could do more harm than good in many circumstances,” Abati added.
But Nigerians, who read the interview online, wondered if the “Internet-age Presidency” referred to by Abati should be a hindrance to development and the fight against corruption.
The respondents said they were surprised that the presidential aide would preoccupy himself with such a description of the presidency when there were many issues begging for attention in the Nigerian polity.
Some of them asked Abati if his description of the Jonathan Presidency should be counted as an achievement.
One Ali Flab on Twitter asked, “When did you people start using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in Nigeria? Why not say that he (Jonathan) is the Chief Executive Officer of social media.”
On Facebook, one Akinola Dhikrullah said he agreed with Abati’s position. But he added that it had had no positive effect on the welfare of the people.
“We can say yes, but how has that put food on the table of the masses? Does he operate any social media account by himself? If no, that means the essence of creating one is defeated,” Dhikrullah said.
Another respondent, Seun Fakuade wrote on Twitter, “I’m glad how that (Internet-age Presidency) has transformed Nigeria. Hallelujah. Keep wallowing in your delusions your lordship King Reuben.”
Also on the same social network, one Awobode Emmanuel wrote, “Is it the Internet that will bring about development in Nigeria? The President should focus on governance.”
Commenting on Abati’s website after reading the interview, one Okey urged the Jonathan administration to take the fight against corruption seriously.
“This is a powerful interview. I only have a point to make: which is that a lot more needs to be done about corruption. I’m not talking about beheading anyone, just simple justice. The law needs to be seen to be effective, if things are going to change. For the depth of depravity Nigeria has reached, quietly strengthening our institutions is not enough. In government today people are stealing left and right,” he wrote.
I’ll never return to Chime again – Clara Chime
She said she would have walked away from the marriage during the period Chime was sick and was away for five months, but remained on “very compassionate grounds.”
Mrs. Chime said her thinking was that the sickness would change the governor’s ways towards her but that he got worse months after his return from cancer treatment abroad.
According to her, on many occasions she attempted to leave but her family members, for pecuniary reasons, insisted she stayed put.
She said even when it was apparent that Chime no longer wanted the marriage, her family would not let her go.
She disclosed this through the mobile phone of one of her male siblings, about four hours after she eventually packed out from the Governors’ Lodge on Monday.
The sibling declined revealing his identity to The PUNCH, but stated that he was one of the few family members who supported Mrs. Chime’s agitation to quit the marriage.
He said if he revealed his identity, it could cause a stir between him and other family members with whom members of the Chime family were still holding meetings on the matter.
He claimed that Chime had long lost interest in the marriage but held forth because he (Chime) didn’t want his image stained.
“So there was no need joining other family members into forcing her to remain in a marriage that he (the governor) was no longer interested in,” said the source.
He said, “Governor Sullivan Chime just wanted to keep her within the lodge for fear that she could open up on certain things she knew about him if she was allowed to leave unceremoniously.”
When the source eventually brought Mrs. Chime on the phone to speak with our correspondent, she said, “I regained my freedom to move around on Saturday and I eventually forced my way out of that place (Government House) today (Monday).”
She said, “I am not the one who is sick, but I became sick because of the way I was treated. There are some things people would do to you that make you sick or even die.”
“After treating myself, I will never go back there again. I will not even wish my enemy to marry in that kind of place again.”
When contacted, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chuks Ugwuoke, said he just returned from Lagos and was not aware.
“I have been away in Lagos and cannot speak on anything I don’t know of, especially when it is a family matter. I will call you as soon as I am briefed,” Ugwuoke said.
Meanwhile, a Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Fred Agbaje, has called on the National Human Rights Commission to probe further into the issue between Chime and his wife.
Agbaje said in a statement on Monday that as personalities who lived on public fund,
the citizenry deserved to know the truth about the situation and Clara’s true state of health.
He said both the governor and his wife might not have told the whole truth about the issue.
He said, “There must be an end to sinking lies. The Chimes of this world need another fatter lies to cover their present lies. The truth is that one Mrs Clara Chime is ill. To cover her public odium, she was cleverly and unconstitutionally detained by Chime.
“As for the NHRC, they need to do more research into the Chimes’ affairs and expose every unconstitutionalities, not the present contradictory conflicting charade comming out of the commission.”
- Punch News