Monday, 13 February 2012

SEX :DO YOU ASK YOUR PARTNER IF HE/SHE IS SATISFIED?


It was real but even now, many years after, it sounds incredible. I was just elected as Corps Liaison Officer, Oshimili local government council, Delta state.

I had moved to Corpers lodge in Asaba from Illah, where I was teaching before I became the CLO. Then one afternoon a group of corps members:three boys and three girls walked into the lodge, arguing over an issue. A girl and a guy whom I still remember his name as Charles, were in front of the group, gesticulating ferociously and debating on top of their voices.

Charles was saying that the girl could not stand him in bed,and the girl insisted that he could not last a minute on top of her; calling him a braggart who could not even satisfy a woman.

As the girl dismissed Charles he became more infuriated andbecame more determined to show her what he got.

After it was resolved that they do it and they chose one ofthe bedrooms in the lodge; of course not my own room.

The whole issue was so bizarre and so unreal for a young, naïve,timid guy like me. I couldn’t believe it until the two went into the bedroom,still arguing!

The argument stopped. But it didn’t last before it crescended into a cacophony. Charles and his, now, sex partner were on a shouting match. They quickly opened the door and the curious corpers who hoped to wait for one hour or more were disappointed that they came out too quickly. Not more than two minutes and doubted whether they did anything.




“Look at you. You are bragging for nothing. That small thing; and you cannot even last. I didn’t even feel anything before you started shaking as if you are dancing electric buggy. Local man; wetin you sabi sef. I pity your girlfriend,” the girl hauled at Charles, with her eyes blinking quickly and fiercely.

“This girl did something to me. She did something. Ask her what she did. She has juju in her hands!”

The girl booed him, “You no dey shame! See you!

The other corpers, now spectators, kept mum, stifling laughter and excitement. The two players wrangled and riled until late in the evening when each corper left the lodge, finally leaving Yvonne and me who live in the lodge.

What happened was a story that unfolded for days. It was told from different points of view and sometimes spiced for effect. To me, it was an aberration.

Charles is a stereotypical Nigerian or African who believes  he can perform on a woman. Men delude themselves on what they can do to women. They do not know that women are receptacles who can take the men and largely in Africa,women rarely complain. That they don’t complain does not mean that they are satisfied. Many men don’t satisfy their sex partners.

I have heard a man that bragged he can stay on top of  a woman for one hour! Truth is when you are in a sex bout; one minute can be as much as an hour. Get a stop watch and you can really know the time. So the best for you is not to aim to last a century, but to get your partner satisfied.

For a man to satisfy a woman he must acquire staying power without drugs. But it is not all about staying long; it is about satisfying your woman, making her come, just as the man does almost all the time he makes love.

Acquiring staying power is a work of art. It does not just come. First, a man should learn to be Quixotic. As he is going into the encounter he should have it in mind that his ultimate goal is to satisfy his partner. Two, he should have patience for foreplay and do it with a lot of commitment, forgetting his own desire. Three, even if it is for the first time,it will be wrong to preempt his partner and assume that she will like quick and fast thrusting, so he has to study her and know how to deal with the bout.




Every woman is different from another and their tastes on bed are as different as they are different in appearance. When you make a woman come before you do, she will appreciate you. Such altruistic attitude can count for you any day. In Africa, many women remain unsatisfied in bed. They are just objects that satisfy the sex craving of the men.

Back to Charles, about two weeks later, Charles came back tothe lodge and confided that immediately he “mounted” the girl, she twisted her buttocks like atilogwu dancer and he lost control and came.

“How she did it I cannot tell. I just lost control like Trailer that failed break.”



 HAPPY VALENTINE

 CHINEDU EZE

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Sunday, 12 February 2012

UK MOVIE AUDIENCE EAGERLY AWAITS PERFECT PLAN MOVIE

WITH VAN VICKER

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COLLINS WITH DESMOND ELLIOT

WITH RAMSEY NOUAH


Archie-Pearce Collins is a man we are all in love with.Yes ,Collins is the guy we all like to call a brother and friend.Collins has paid his dues in Nollywood(Nigeria),Gollywood(Ghana) and now Sollywood(Sierra Leone) movie industry.A Sierra leonian by birth but a true African,Collins unknown to many is one of the highest placed Africans in the UK who trains the Managers of one of London's biggest establishments but moonlights at various African events in his spare time.Collins simply put is the person you want around all the time due to an extremely good aura.So,when the news of The Perfect Plan movie produced by him filtered into town,the excitement new no bounds.A scriptwriter,Actor and Producer, he has been associating with top Nigerian Actors for years and always lend his support to all.This good relationship sees Collins being the first person to call most times when the Celebs hit town, this has paid off as the buzz in town is that many will storm Collins movie Premiere come the 30th of March,2012 at the Odeon Greenwich,London.Collins hopes to merge the Sierra Leone movie industry with the Nigerian and Ghanian Counterparts.Well equiped with a very rich drama experience and appearance in 'Everyday Life' Soap Opera sometimes ago, also a feature in Amina movie (with Omotola and Van Vicker),the time is indeed ripe for his major work.


COLLINS

'Art is imbeded in me, it is the best way to pass a message and a way of life',he confessed.
No one can say Collins does not know his terrain, having lived in the UK for over two decades.Van Vicker,Desmond Elliot,Omotola,Jackie Appiah,Hakeem Rahman,Mr Ibu,Kenny Saint Brown and so many are on first name bases with Collins.Subsequent movies hopefully will showcase some of these heavyweights ,he revealed in a chat with us.

WITH JACKIE APPIAH

WITH JAYWON

WITH MR IBU

 Perfect Plan, an all Sierra Leonian Cast movie is a thriller directed by hugely talented Adeyemi Lardner who also stars in the movie.With the careful selection of mainly America based Sierra Leonean Actors like Tejan Garba Barrie and Victoria Kabia Kamara ,Jimmy B( Bangura) among others,the movie is a trail blazer and the first fully Sierra Leonean movie to be premiered in the UK.The directorial and script writing skills of Lardner could be appreciated throughout the almost two hours duration of the movie and the spice of  trendy Western and African cultures stand out too.Even more interesting is the obvious caution taken to avoid over-acting that plagues quite a number of our productions.'I like people to be natural,not over act.I like to see the link and project well executed especially in Stage Dramas.There should be discipline', revealed,Collins.The joker in the movie is the suspense,you will guess but most likely guess wrong at the outcome of the story till the very last minutes.When a man tries to get a divorce to no avail,then seeks out a cash strapped Acquaintance to salvage the situation, anything can happen.Especially as he asked the 'helper' to move into his matrimonial home,seduce his wife and give him a reason to get a divorce.But life does not play out so easily because the wife falls in love with the new man,showers him with gifts,pays him a lot of money and all three of them stay under one roof!.She also refused to give her husband a divorce hence he approaches the 'helper' severally to go home.Now used to the goodies from the situation,he refuses to leave. A perfect plan to resolve the issue was hatched and there can only be losers and winners naturally.

WITH HAKEEM RAHMAN

WITH VAN VICKER AND SPOUSE

WITH RUKE AMATA

Perfect Plan movie will eventually get home to Sierra Leone and the news is that of  a huge expectation from the Diamond rich west African Country,we gathered
'I want people to see us as one,Nigerians,Ghanians,Gambians,Sierra Leoneans and every African.I am trying to bridge the gap so that we all get stronger. This is for everyone.Please ,come out to support.',concludes Collins.


The Perfect Plan happens to be the first Sierra Leonean movie to be premiered here in the UK. Many Nollywood Actors are supporting this movie and Desmond Elliott has shown his active support by coming to the UK primarily to do a shoutout regarding the movie. This movie is exceptionally brilliant with a unique story line and in a class of its own. Come and see it for yourself and have your take about this sensational and excellent movie. The date for the movie is March 30th 2012. Place: Odeon Cinema, Greenwich Bugsby Way SE10 0QJ. Time 9:30 Red Carpet and movie starts at 11PM. Please be advised that tickets will not be sold at the gate and there is a great demand for tickets, so secure your tickets well in advance to prevent any disappointment.

WHITNEY HOUSTON...GOOD GIRLS HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON WITH BAD BOYS

WHITNEY HOUSTON


It's the same cycle,everyone reacting to the death of a very popular person.But so harsh while the person lived,Whitney Houston,great in many things but like many females;wrong husband.Good girls should not play with,talkless of marrying bad boys.Do we learn? No.She started losing it right from her marriage, trying to be cool with a younger guy,whose career was gone.No matter what,her marriage ruined her.Records of his activities showed him deliberately embarrasing her.Girls,please,it is not love when the guy leads you astray.It can never be love.Good guys might survive with a bad girl but good girls,especially talented ones,go down in bad relationships.Always.R.I.P, Whitney.

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Saturday, 11 February 2012

7 REASONS YOU ARE STILL SINGLE

 

7 reasons you're still single
 
If you’re in the market for finding that special someone, but true love seems to constantly elude you, there are several reasons why you might not be attracting Mr Right.

From low self-esteem through to too high expectations, women in particular are experts when it comes to jeopardising potential relationships before they’ve even had a chance to get off the ground. The good news is that there is something you can do about it…

You’re not trying
You may enjoy spending every evening at home in front of the telly, but if that’s the case you have no grounds for complaints about not having a boyfriend. Funnily enough, Mr Perfect isn’t hiding under your bed waiting for the right time to sweep you off your comfy slipper-clad feet. If you want to find him, you’re going to have to put yourself out there. Yes, that means getting up off the sofa and socialising. The occasional night in watching the box is fine, just as long as you’re making the most of your social network and mingling as much as possible the rest of the time.

You’re too fussy
Happily married author of romantic fiction Jenny Colgan has some expert insight for those of you with a long and detailed checklist against which every potential lover must be measured. “Great long-term relationships aren't made from interests in common, political allegiance, shared belief systems or hobbies. They're made from people being thoughtful about one another. Emptying the dishwasher. Listening to their day. Saying please and thank you. Treating them as you would anyone you really liked and admired. It's easier to say 'I'd walk over broken glass for you' than it is to take the bins out every night.” So ditch the checklist and start dating with an open-mind.

You’re too busy to date
If you’re serious about finding love, you have to stop hiding behind excuses like ‘I’ haven’t got time to date.” Or “I’m too busy with work.” Is your job really so time-consuming that you genuinely can’t spare the time to go out for a quick drink with someone new? It sounds more like you may be using your super-hectic lifestyle as a buffer to avoid potential intimacies. Slow down and make time for dating instead of using work as the reason not to face your fear of dating.

You’re a pessimist
It may sound harsh, but you shouldn’t be dating at all if you’re just going through the motions with a negative “I’ll never meet anyone” attitude. So you’ve had a few bad dates, and faced rejection. It’s all part of the ups and downs of dating and you need to be strong enough to brush it off and not become disillusioned. Take a more positive approach to meeting new people. After all, if you don’t believe there’s someone out there for you, you’re never going to find him.

You’re trying too hard
Being too invested in finding the ‘one’ is a common mistake among women. Devoting all your time and energy to your true love search may seem like a project worthy of your full attention, but you could come off looking desperate. And being overly keen to get coupled-up may also lead you to settling for less than you deserve. Keep up with other interests, see friends, pursue hobbies and get involved with things because you genuinely get something out of them not just because you think they’re the path to finding true love.

You’re unapproachable
If you surround yourself with a gaggle of girlfriends whenever you’re out, the man of your dreams is unlikely to fight his way through the crowd to ask you out. If you’re out on the pull, it’s better to go out in a smaller group of one or two friends so it’s easier for you to get noticed and approached. Similarly if you walk around with your headphones on, or always have your nose in a book, you’re unwittingly switching off potential avenues for being approached and asked out. Leave your iPod at home for a change, step out of your personal bubble and engage with the world around you. Make yourself more approachable by smiling at strangers, making eye-contact, and maybe even striking up a conversation.

You’re hung up on your ex
If you find yourself talking a lot about your previous relationship when you’re out on a date, it means you’re probably not ready to be dating yet. Ex-talk is never attractive to a potential partner and negative talk about former loves may end up showing you in a less than flattering light. Make yourself a rule never to bring up the subject of former partners and stick to it. Even if you’re asked about it, there’s always a way to brush the ex-talk aside. 





Source:Yahoo Lifestyle

FEMI OKUTUBO SPEAKS ON 17 YEARS OF THE TRUMPET NEWSPAPER.

FEMI AND LOLA OKUTUBO



RUNNING THE TRUMPET NEWSPAPER FOR THE PAST SEVENTEEN YEARS HAS NOT BEEN EASY-FEMI OKUTUBO.
The likes of Ovation magazine elevated the publishing business in the Nigerian UK community especially but with its operations now out of the UK, a yawning gap seems to have materialised, yet with a newspaper like The Trumpet owned by Femi Okutubo, hope is not all lost you would say. For the past seventeen years, this dodged and hardworking man has dished out juicy stories that affect Africans in the UK. Now circulated freely, The Trumpet can claim to be a household name and chiefly the main source of news that the mainstream media would not usually feature. Femi Okutubo will tell you the journey started to address the negative stories in the UK media, Portraying Blacks as Benefit Thieves and Fraudsters. Having told the story better, The Trumpet has succeeded. The internet and the aid of social media has fast tracked the work as well and made it the voice for Africans in diaspora. Initially a Monthly, it is now a fortnight publication and the response is adjourned very positive also with about 350,000 readerships in all. The Trumpet Known with the annual (Gathering of Africa’s Best), GAB awards, when people doing good works in the community are recognised and seen as true Africans. It has not been all rosy though,’ most people prefer to buy flashy material things rather than pay for a newspaper, ‘lamented Okutubo. Confessing to patronage issues as well, running a business at all in the global market these days is not easy. Apart from the GAB awards, Trumpet Connect a networking project that cuts across all Africans in the UK is doing well too. The passion of writing, Journalism and a noticeable gap in newspaper publishing in the UK African Communities spur the Economist to set up The Trumpet. And he did not mince word in pronouncing Nigerian Media as void in terms of publishing leaving a gap but the internet has helped a lot
Femi Okutubo studied Economics at the Ogun State University, Nigeria. With an MSc from Birbeck University, UK, he started the Trumpet in 1995,which has established him as a major player amongst his Contemporaries. The negative and distrusting image of Nigerians in the UK has not helped many Black Entrepreneurs but Okutubo who is married with four kids believes that with staying focus and being hard working, the sky is the limit. He advised that positive media and good disposition from the generality of Nigerians in diaspora will benefit all in the long run. .
The Trumpet interestingly kicked off from Nigeria and it could still be making a triumphant return especially with The Trumpet Ogun that recently berthed expectedly in Ogun state. Plans to replicate this feat in other states are in top gear,confirmed Okutubo.

Friday, 10 February 2012

STAR ACTRESS TOYIN AIMAKHU'S 2-YEAR ROMANCE WITH FIANCE,KUNLE SHOYOMBO CRASHES


  • STAR ACTRESS TOYIN AIMAKHU’S 2-YEAR ROMANCE WITH FIANCE, KUNLE SHOYOMBO CRASHES


  • As you read this, the once sizzling and much publicised relationship between star actress, Toyin Aimakhu and her fiancé, Kunle Shoyombo has crashed and this gist is authoritative. The relationship that lasted for about 2 years saw Toyin flaunting her extranged lover on the Red Carpets of various events and mentioned him as her man in various interviews she granted in the last one year. Sources reveal that the relationship which no one doubted was altar bound crashed like a pack of cards a few days after the Christmas celebrations 2011. Those close to the estranged lovers revealed that there was no sign of misunderstanding between them as they played host to a few friends on 25th December, 2011 at their Omole Estate, Ojodu, Lagos residence. A few friends from the movie industry, movie marketers, up and coming actors and actresses were their guests. Kunle, who hails from Ogun State shies away from the public glare but became known as they stepped out together. Sources close to both of them revealed that they had issues that they couldn’t resolve even as Toyin felt she was giving all to make the relationship work but Kunle wouldn’t understand her. Our source revealed further that though there was a formal family introduction between the families of both Kunle and Toyin but they neither picked a date or plan any wedding but lived together as live-in-lovers for the 2 years span of the relationship. Our source further revealed that Toyin and Kunle had practically gone their separate ways some months back as Kunle was most times not around at the Ojodu house. At those times, Toyin told anyone who asked about him that he was out of town. There were strong indications that those times Kunle and Toyin quarreled,yet returned whenever they reconciled. The cause of the final break-up of the relationship is not unlikely to be an heated argument and quarrel they had shortly after 2011 Christmas. Toyin, according to our source informed those close to her that she did all she could to settle down with Kunle but it was obvious the relationship was heading for the rocks. She felt it was frustrating for men who came into her life to misunderstand her despite the fact that a lot of people will conclude that she was likely to cause the break-up of the relationship.
    While drugged on the romance of the relationship, Toyin went as far as writing “Kunle” on the finger where her wedding ring will be. She called him “Oko Mi”, meaning my husband. She also flaunted him at will several times as she was quoted thus,  “I have a man, and I know I have a real man, I have a tattoo of his name(Kunle) on my wedding finger and he has my name on his too. All I will say is that I have a man. You know I was actually pregnant, but I lost it, if I don't have a man I won't be pregnant. It's painful, but I just have to accept it as what God wants. Actually things happened, I actually stressed myself, maybe I wasn't experienced, as it was the first time. But I promise you, I will soon have a baby again.” Unfortunately, the award winning actress wasn’t pregnant until she and Kunle parted ways the last days of 2011.



    Interestingly, Toyin though with expected rich and handsome Admirers would tell whoever cares to inquire about her choice that, “I am not thrilled by money men have to offer me. I believe in true love. It is not that I don’t have rich men who woo me but I think am more comfortable with a man who we can start our lives together and I have no regret though many of my colleagues who are female criticize me for not dating rich men. The fact is that I am happy with the financial status of my men.”

  •  Toyin found her way into the movie industry in 2003 through star actress Bukky Wright while she was in Ibadan to shoot a movie. The actress who hails from Auchi,Edo state,Nigeria in recent times has featured and produced popular movies like Efa, Ikudoro, Alakada and several other movies.


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Monday, 6 February 2012

MY FATHER'S 51 CHILDREN AND SEVERAL WOMEN TAUGHT ME VITAL LESSONS-MAKOLA MAMBO

MAKOLA MAMBO


MAKOLA AND SADE ADU

MY FATHER’S 51 CHILDREN AND SEVERAL WOMEN TAUGHT ME VITAL LESSONS-MAKOLA MAMBO
UK based ace Nigerian Musician Kolawole Gani-Kale ,popularly known as Makola Mambo unknown to many is the son of Late  60’s  Highlife Musician, Ganiyu Kale and his Guinea Mambo Orchestra, whose song, ‘ Aya mi ye’ ,could be found on you tube  presently. An unapologetic Polygamist, Ganiyu Kale had 51 children and several women surviving him when he died on the 2nd of February, 2011 at the age of  81.Makola could be said to be one of the most improved Musicians among Nigerians in the UK as he experiments with tunes from greats like Osita Osadebey, The Oriental Brothers, spiced with the usual Juju flavour. He is also an encyclopaedia of sort of what we now regard as contemporary Juju music,not by choice but by birth and fate.The Music Graduate of the University of Nigeria  ,Nsukka  said he never wanted to do anything from the Cradle but music..'Oke Aminu, Chief Ebenezer Obey and so on had their paths crossed with my late father ‘,he revealed. Chatting with Makola was inspiring and enlightening; his is a story of survival, loyalty to music and keeping faith with fate.Enjoy.
AT THE UNIVERSITY


‘I DIDN’T GO TO SECONDARY SCHOOL’.
The young Kola who attempted GCE and failed woefully, sought help at an Evening Lesson Session. A second attempt saw him passing with flying colours to further his education at The University of Nigeria to study Music. Makola, though the best Pupil in his Primary School due to the domestic strife at home ,no  thanks to polygamy related issues had run away from home before age ten to join a number of music Bands. The youngster whose mum was the first wife witnessed his mum 's separation from her husband who had dumped music for business. He ran property, cargo, transportation and so many other businesses that ensured he enjoyed a wealthy life with all its temptations..The young Makola,with no maternal protection at an early age, getting into secondary school was not easy. Even a self attempt at enrolment proved futile and along the line, the young boy was influenced by a musician tenant of his father, Champion Kunle Okuneye who he accompanied to parties, playing the guitar. At a stage he was deceived that a certain Band owner would send him to school if he plays in the band, with a note under his father’s door, he head out to play for late Queen Decency, whose Band was reorganised by another woman after her death.The woman, Madam Comfort, of Comfort and Prestige Hotel, Lagos;placed him in the Church Choir, fed and housed him. But even when the food was not forthcoming,the youngster persevered,with the hope of getting academic sponsorship. One day, spotting his father’s Mercedes at the Hotel, he ran from his base thinking his father came for him and headed for Ibadan, but it turned out the father came to patronise the Hotel and had no inkling of his son’s new home.
At Ibadan, not knowing anyone but resolute, he flagged down, a few Musical Bands’ Vehicles, hoping to join them. The first was Micho Ade,then that of Awuja Bello, with no luck of stopping, he eventually had that of Olalekan Oloyode stopping to hear him out,after asking to join and was refused, he introduced himself as a Guitarist and that was his ticket. Makola became a member of Olalekan Oloyode's Band and family but when after a few months he tried to leave the Band to join Abiodun Omoleye ,where Wale Thompson (of Lalale Friday fame) was a member, trouble brewed. He left but was forced back by Olalekan Oloyode.

‘THE CHURCH SAVED ME ‘.

The centre could not hold at a stage and a visit to his Mum saw her taking him to her church, after the visit, he joined Professor Alladin Band at Sagamu but eventually Lagos beckoned and after several attempts , with another visit to his mum who had her Prophet convincing him to stay. And with the offer of  50 naira monthly salary,playing in the Church Choir,Makola agreed. Training under the Church Organist who was a student of  the University of Nigeria,Nsukka then greatly influenced Makola’s choice of Tertiary Institution. He became a Born Again Christian in the University and decided to work only in the Church but further exploitation saw him disillusioned and with matrimony and hope to move on, he proceeded to the UK .


'MUSIC IS MY FIRST RELIGION'.
The reason I joined the Church is because of music. I believe in God and humanity but no religion can take me away from music. It is all I ever wanted to do. My Father never wanted us to play music, I am the only one of 51 children playing but later on, he blessed me to succeed in music. I earned money as a  Piano Teacher in the University, music paid for my schooling. I could not afford to fail as my Mum (Janet Omolabake) sold all her gold to send me off to the University. My name Makola Mambo is from Music Ambassador, Kola and Mambo from my dad. People call me Music Ambassador because of my passion for anything Nigerian Music. Mambo because despite everything ,I love my Dad. I look so much like him and the music gene is from him. I acknowledge my roots in my music even the Lagos Island heritage. Our Fathers made many mistakes ,then,it was all about them.This should be a guiding principle for our generation.I learnt vital lessons from my backround,they are my guiding principle in life.
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AT HOME WITH MUM
MUM

MAKOLA AND AYO BALOGUN
LEKE LEVITES INFLUENCED THE KIND OF MUSIC I PLAY NOW
Makola,with his music degree and years on the streets landed in the UK, miming American songs in Pubs and Bars mainly to a White audience but on his first visit to London, at the Train Station ,he saw Leke Levites and a few other artistes carrying musical instruments. He approached them and introduced himself as a musician. The first day he watched Leke performed at Gabby’s Lagos Island  Restaurant turned out to be an eye opener. He was so surprised to see a sizeable number of Patrons spraying money in appreciation of  Leke's music. He went back and fashioned his tunes to what he heard Leke played.

SO FAR, SO GOOD

Makola is enjoying his dedication to music it seems as his weekends especially see him performing at private parties, public spots and various engagements. Known for a compact One-Man Band or with an accompanying Talking Drummer, Makola’s strength lies in his multi-instrumental capabilities and his cool mien which does not hint at a not too easy formative years.You can call him his own Salesman,someone who does not take much for granted especially his Fans. ‘My Fans are the best and when releasing my album, they will all be recognised’, he said.






Sunday, 5 February 2012

I AM A FAT GIRL WAITING TO GET OUT-BEYONCE




There is not much Beyonce Knowles needs to achieve now she is approaching 31,you would say.Afterall,she said she would marry and have a child at 30.And professionally,not many people come near her,the beautiful Performer who unlike most Celebrities embraced her curves years back once revealed  that she cannot get away with most foods,saying, 'I am  a fat girl waiting to get out'.As klaxi personality of the week,we agree that the pictures seen here say it all.....


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Saturday, 4 February 2012

REASONS SOME WOMEN DO FACE SURGERY

 FUNMI AJILA-LADIPO



'Reasons Some Women Do Face Surgery' 


Regalia Fashion House boss, Funmi Ajila-Oladipo is a lady those familiar with the terrain in the 80s would easily recollect. Blessed with a great figure, Funmi was that beautiful damsel who graced pages of newspapers and calendars years back as face of the Nigeria Airways, in green and white uniform with the sailor’s cap. That is now history, a fine one though. In this interview with FOLORUNSHO HAMSAT, the ever dashing Funmi shares the story of her journey through life. Read on…

How would you describe the fashion industry over the years?

The industry has grown tremendously. The fact that people now wear the local fabrics is a pointer to the fact that we now appreciate what we have.



As a fashion expert, what are the simple mistakes that could spell doom in a fashion contest?
Mixing of colours could make a show to flop. Although, many do not know this or, probably they care less about it, but you need to pick the right colours at different times during a fashion show; the morning time,afternoon and evening. Everything must be right for a show to be successful, including planning of colours, it must be the right music and presentation of dresses must be right.

You have maintained a youthful and stylish looks in spite of age; what are the secrets?
My secret is God. I put my trust in God and I manage to eat well and take a couple of exercises always. I just eat healthy and try to be positive in everything. I just believe that life is simple. It’s a circle. When there is nothing to fight or think over, when you are in Christ you are no longer in crisis. You are a different person.

What is the best strategy to winning the audience at a fashion show?
Like I said earlier, the show must be right,stylish and colourful.That is the only way to win the confidence of the audience. 
 
Are you involved in other ventures aside the fashion business?
No. I don’t really do other things. Fashion business is the major thing I do. You know I’ve been on this for over 24 years.

Do you buy the idea of women changing their looks and body shapes via surgery?
It depends on why they do that. Some people do it because of health challenges, while some do it for fashion. If you have to do that to correct your health troubles; why not? So, the reasons for that vary.

Unlike the past, you seem to have retreated to the social background
(Cuts in)… that is not correct. I still go out. But I don’t go to where I’m not invited.

Which way forward for the fashion industry?
We need encouragement from the government in this industry, and from the people. Look at Nollywood, for instance; no one gave them the chance in the beginning, not until they got recognition from outside that everybody now romances Nollywood. So, the fashion industry too needs encouragement to move forward.

What is the uniqueness of your fashion outfit?
Creativity.  The kinds of things I do are more artistic, they are more creative, they are afro-centric designs, things that are just you, they are things you can’t just pick up on the streets, things you would know that this is made by a creative designer.

What is your kind of music, food and colour?
For food, I love Boli (roasted plantain). For music, I love Gospel and Reggae. I love any fine colour.

How often do you thank God?
I thank God as often as I breathe.

At what age did you experience your first kiss and how did it feel?
That was a long time ago. I can’t remember that anymore.

Tell us about your childhood
I grew up in Ilupeju. My father is from Ekiti State, I was born in Ekiti State. My parents left my brother and me at very early age for Canada to study. We lived with our grandma. When my parents returned, we were brought to Lagos.

















































POPULAR FACES THAT SELL YORUBA MOVIES

POPULAR FACES THAT SELL YORUBA MOVIES
The Yoruba genre of Nigerian Movies could take the credit for earlier listing of Nigeria Movies on the world Showbiz scene as well as Music.In the 60's,70's and through the early 80's,notable names like Ososa ,Ogun state born Doyen of Cinema,Late Chief Hubert Ogunde(who founded the first professional Theatre Company in Nigeria in 1945, called The Ogunde Concert party) ,he made globally acclaimed Celluloid Movies like Jaiyesinmi,Aiye and so on.Also,Moses Olaiya Adejumo,popularly known as Baba Sala and his Alawada Theatre Group ( with Blockbusters like Orun Moorun,1982,Aare Agbaye,1983,Mosebolatan,1985),Late Adeyemi Afolayan,popularly known as Ade Love (whose children Kunle and Gabriel Afolayan and Siblings reign in Nollywood presently),Late Kola Ogunmola, Late Duro Ladipo and a few others.These people did not only make high budget Movies then,they in fact competed favourably with the American and Indian Movies that plagued Nigerian Cinemas.The use of a large Cast and Crew was common and it was not unusual to find the Main Actor who most likely owned the  Production having his entire family involved in the project.With the advent of Home Videos and the Movies we have come to know now,a sizeable number of Actors in the Yoruba genre are still keeping the flag flying and they ensure their act stays relevant no matter the competition from other parts.Here is a compilation of such Movie Artistes whose names and faces ensure a Movie is a hit.




ODUNLADE ADEKOLA


ODUNLADE ADEKOLA
Odunlade Adekola’s passion as a professional actor to say the least has paid off for him. The talented actor who is based in Abeokut, Ogun State who recently made millions of naira as one of newly appointed ambassadors of telecoms giant, Globacom has become a household name among Yoruba movie lovers. There is practically no new movie dat Odunlade’s face does not adorn the poster. 

FEMI ADEBAYO
Femi Adebayo is the first son of veteran actor, Adebayo Salami,popularly known as Oga Bello. Femi is undoubtably one of the most exposed and educated actors in the industry. Over the years ,the lawyer turned actor has proved to be one of the new generation actors with a bright future. He is obviously the delight of movie lovers and marketers cash-in on this to use his face on movie jackets.

FUNKE AKINDELE
Though quite young, Funke Akindele has obviously written her name in gold in the annals of the Yoruba movie industry. At the turn of the decade, she produced the first Yoruba movie titled ‘Jenifa”,that several people all over the world associated with. Funke over the years has become a brand and household name. Hence several producers smile to the bank,thanks to her talent in the make-believe industry. 

OLANIYI AFONJA (SANYERI)
The entrant of ‘Sanyeri’ as he is popularly called could be described as a radical departure from the normally ‘serious’ story lines, movie lovers were used to. The Oyo town born actor rose through the ranks to be one of the most favourites of movie lovers and his unequalled comic act has set another standard in the production and storyline of Yoruba movies.

IYABO,TOYIN ND MERCY


FOLUKE DARAMOLA
The delectable mother of two is regarded as one of the most resourceful actresses in the Yoruba movie industry. Foluke over the years started directing movie but this has not in any way affect her roles in some movies. She is also a producer/markerters delight any day.

IYABO OJO
Iyabo Ojo’s face also is one of the faces that adorn movies which a lot Yoruba movie lovers appreciate. Kudos to her as she has upped her game in recent times and has continued to exploit several frontiers with her productions.
TOYIN AIMAKHU

Toyin is one of the actresses whose passion for the job has without mincing words brought her to the limelight. The actress who continually reinvents herself to deliver her roles in movies, is one of the actresses movie producers and directors insist must been among the faces on movie jackets.

SAIDI BALOGUN
Saidi Balogun’s name is synonymous with several records in the movie industry. He was the first to produce a 2-cast movie, ‘Modupe Temi’ that after some years is still bring in awards for him. The actor cum movie maker has maintained his ranking in the industry despite the entrant of new faces. His face on movie jackets among marketers is considered as a ‘hot cake’.

SAIDI BALOGUN


DORIS SIMEON-ADEMINOKAN
Doris Simeon-Ademinokan over the years has carved a niche for herself in the movie industry. Despite being married to prolific movie director, Daniel Ademinokan, Doris has not rested on her oars. She is among the most sought after actresses by movie marketers and movie lovers know her to take up outstanding roles.

ADEKOLA TIJANI
Adekola Tijani it should be noted and Olaniyi Afonja (Sanyeri) have become  an inseparable duo especially in Youba movies with comic story lines. With the new trend of comedy films. Adekola has become the favourite of several movie marketers and producers.

BUKKY WRIGHT
The beautiful actress who has a lot going for her is unarguably the most successful Yoruba actress around. Though her face is hardly seen on movie jackets lately, the light complexioned actress’ face can still sell movies any day.

KUNLE AFOD
In recent times, Kunle Afod occupied himself with movie directing,but a few years back, the dark complexioned strong-willed actor’s face adorned movie jackets.

DAMOLA OLATUNJI
Damola Olatunji can simply be described as one of the new kids on the block. The talented light complexioned actor’s face has increasingly been on movie jackets lately.

KAYODE AKINBAYO
Like Damola, Kayode is also among the new generation actors making waves and has become both Viewers and Producers delight over time.

PETER FATOMILOLA
Veteran actor, Peter Fatomilola’s face too adds market value to any movie. His role as Ifa Priest ,with a vast knowledge of the Ifa Oracle in most movies is viewed as an edge he has over several of his contemporaries.

KOLA OYEWO
Saying veteran actor, Kola Oyewo is the most dynamic among his contemporary is stating the obvious. The actor cum lecturer of Theatre Arts also has a face that several movie lovers identify with.

JIDE KOSOKO
Prince Jide Kosoko is a thorough bred thespian. The actor who also doubles as a leader among actors and actresses in the Yoruba movie industry has over the years been one of the most consistent faces in the movie industry. 

KAYODE ODUMOSU (PA KASUNMU)
Popularly called Pa Kasumu, Kayode Odumosu is also among those whose professionalism stood out. Several movie producers and directors use him in their productions.

FATHIA BALOGUN
In her own right, Fathia leads a pack of babes who are doing well in the industry. The talented actress who has produced several movies has a youthful look which has also helped her career.

FAITHIA,DORIS SIMEON
MERCY AIGBE
Mercy Aigbe-Gentry has proved to stand the test of time in the Yoruba movie industry. The mother of 2 kids has also produced several of her own movies and her face has continued to adorn cover of movie jackets.

BIMBO THOMAS
Bimbo’s role in the block buster, Jenifa brought her to limelight. The dark complexioned bulky actress in the last one year has continued to experience an increasing number of fans among movie lovers.

TAYO ODUEKE (SIKIRATU SINDODO)
Though little has been seen about Sikiratu Sindodo in the last one year. No thanks to a mysterious sickness that took her off the scene. The actor whoe news of recovery is spreading like wild fire will be movie lovers’ deleight when she bounces back.

TAYO ODUEKE
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TAIWO HASSAN
Popularly called Ogogo, Taiwo Hassan has the record of one of the few senior actors in the industry who call the shot among movie marketers and producers. His face also adorn hundreds of movie jackets throughout the year.
TAIWO HASSAN


YINKA QUADRI
Yinka Quadri and the duo of Ogogo and Abiodun Olanrewaju (Abbey Lanre) can be credited for producing the best hands in the Yoruba movie industry in the last 10 years. His face has also been consistent in several movies.

KAREEM ADEPOJU(BABA WANDE)
Baba Wande is one of the active elderly comic Yoruba acts around. The Osogbo based veteran actor has over the years been relevant among movie producers.

SEGUN OGUNGBE
Segun Ogunbge is one of the most sought after Yoruba movie makers. The Abeokuta based actor has a lot going for him. No thanks to his superb stories.

RYKARDO AGBOR
Rykardo Agbor is about the most celebrated non-Yoruba movie stars who are leading actors in the industry. His outstanding and his well built stature have contributed to why is acts in most movies nowadays.

KELVIN IKEDUBA
Like Rykardo, Kelvin is a non-Yoruba actor whose passion for the industry has his career. Kelvin over the years has also become a house-hold name among Yoruba movie lovers.

MURPHY AFOLABI
Murphy Afolabi has created a niche for himself through the production of several Yoruba Thriller and Action movies.His attention to details is also widely commended in the film industry.

AFEEZ OYETORO
Afeez Oyetoro is popularly known as “Saka’. The lecturer who is a top Academician at a leading Tertiary Institution in Lagos is exceptional in delivery of roles especially as comic actor ,no wonder he is a Producer’s delight anyday.
FEMI ADEBAYO
YINKA QUADRI



n Taiwo Obatusin .

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Thursday, 2 February 2012

AYEFELE'S 25-BEDROOM HOTEL NEARS COMPLETION

Leading Gospel/Tunba Exponent,Dr Yinka Ayefele (MON) who is the darling of many music disciples is an Artist who one can say has a lot to show for his years of churning out melodius tunes.The windfall from his albums like Aspiration,Fulfilment,Tranformation,Prayer Point (his December 2011 release) and so on also seems to have been well utilised with his soon to be completed Hotel in Ibadan among many other feat.The property housing the Hotel is Yinka's premiere Property in Ibadan and the idea to convert it into an Hotel is best known to the widely travelled ace Entertainer.Already, construction work on the site is nearing completion as Yinka has concluded plans to formally declare the Hotel open before the middle of the year.
The Artist, who hosted guests to an all-white Party to mark his Birthday in the expansive Hall located inside his sprawling Office last Wednesday, said he is sure the Hotel will change the face of the hospitality business in Ibadan and its environs.

David Ajiboye
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Sunday, 29 January 2012

JENNY PECKHAM DESIGNS FOR DEBENHAMS




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Good news to high street fashion as Jenny Peckham berths at Debenhams.Her ultra feminine designs above hint at what fashion Disciples will enjoy.Gowns really take on royal hues with JP.