African Music Cantata 2013.

 

African Easter Cantata is the celebration in gratitude for Genuine Hope, Love and Excellence of Africa's Rich Cultural Heritage with The Gospel Music and Arts.

its an amplification of the original dream from the loins of Rev. Ekpeyong Bassey CSi, Karis Music Ministry Int'l and CEO, Les Karis Nigeria Limited.

I believe as the name connotes, we are due not just for a Nigerian Representation but an African Unity through the identification of the awesome hand of the Sovereign maker and humanities Triumph over the common enemies of humanity ( sickness, poverty, terrorism, child&women trafficking, corruption, cultism, drugs, divorce) etc.

Amplifying the dream- We want to be represent all aspects of African Heritage through the different ethnicity first in Nigeria and later on through Africa and Africans in diaspora representation.

1st April, 2013.

Stella D. Blasts Nollywood Actress, Lola Alao over Marriage Advice For Single

Lola who has been involved in a few controversies in the movie industry is quoted to have said some very shocking words and i have been waiting for her denial and it hasn’t come…that means she did say it and i am gladly sending her this memo.

Lola is quoted to have advised single girls thus

“Let me explain something to you; where are the single guys? They are there and not ready to marry.

 If the single guys are not ready then the next available option should be taken. I believe one should go for whatever makes one happy.

 If a married man is the one that will make you happy, please go for it. I know married women would be angry with me but it is the truth of the matter.”

Lola alao are you for real?

Why don’t you first find a man to marry you and advise your single friends to go for him?

Are you trying to justify that you are dating a married man?

Why should another woman’s husband make you happy lola?

Why are you advising young ladies to covet other peoples property?

Are you not supposed to be an ambassador that will affect her environment positively?

If the young men out there are not ready,whatever happened to being patient?

This advice just shows how irresponsible you are ….I pray that God will never allow that married man you are dating to marry you. May God open his eyes to see you for what you are and may he return home in thanksgiving to his wife.

Young ladies please do not listen to this advice..it is from the pit of hell!”

Fresh Off Music - Jay Martins - Good Life

J Martins drops a follow-up to his internationally acclaimed Good Time which saw him sweep multiple awards across the continent, Good Life boasts a pan-African sound which the world has come to love. On this song J Martins shows creative genius by putting to great use classic samples from the ‘Les Garagistes’ of Ivory Coast .

The song is a stimulant for divine appreciation is such that provokes the will to thank God ultimately for the grace of life. Delivered in smooth English and pidgin rhythm, According to him: “We all go through different travails, but the fact that the grace of life is still available to you, it means you have a Good Life”.. A reflection on the richness of the African culture smoothly melded with equally smooth lyrics and vocals make Good Life a timeless beauty for that will ensure that J Martins stays around for a very long time. 

Nollywood Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo Embezzled 50 Million Naira - EFCC

Philo Nkem Ajufo, the acting General Manager of Delta State Tourism Board, has been detained by the EFCC in Abuja over her role in a financial scheme. Ms. Ajufo is reportedly being quizzed for conniving with her boss, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), to embezzle N50 million from the state Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Mr. Mofe Damijo, a well known Nollywood star, is the commissioner in charge of the ministry. Our EFCC said the commissioner was also being sought by the anti-corruption agency, but he has been elusive.

An EFCC source confirmed Ms. Ajufo’s arrest. “As we talk, the Delta State Tourism GM, one Mrs. Nkem Ajufo, is been held in our headquarters here in Abuja over her involvement in the N50 million fraud. Her boss, Mr. Richard Mofe Damijo, is not left out but as we speak he is still avoiding us,” said the source.
Two sources at the ministry told our reporter that the EFCC last week delivered a letter inviting Ms. Ajufo to appear at their headquarters. She was reportedly asked to bring along relevant documents concerning the N50 million that was meant for the purported 2007 Delta Expo event which never held.

 
The sources disclosed that Mr. Mofe Damijo went underground on learning about the current development.

One source told our reporter that the commissioner, who is reported to be building himself a massive underground edifice in Lagos, was trying to use political contacts in Delta and Abuja to scuttle the EFCC’s investigation and washed his hands off the scam.
SaharaReporters learnt that Mr. Mofe Damijo denied knowledge of the money during the budget defense exercise.
 
Several calls and sms texts sent to Mr. Damijo and Ms. Ajufo’s mobile lines were not answered. After a while, the commissioner switched off his mobile phone.
Late last year, Saharareporters had broken the news of the N50 million allegedly embezzled by the commissioner and the acting GM of the state’s tourism board.
 Several sources in the commissioner’s office had confided that a former commissioner in the Ministry had applied for the N50 million to organize the “Delta State Expo 2007,” disclosing that the state could not release the funds then due to some financial challenges. However, when the funds were released into the Tourism account in May, 2012, Mr. Mofe Damijo allegedly said that the ministry could no longer carry out the event since it had elapsed by six years and Deltans would have forgotten about the event.

But our reporter obtained “Forms of Advance Warrant” on release of funds from the Ministry of Finance indicating that the N50 million was supposed to be spent on the original event for which it was approved. The warrant order, numbered 00000117, 00000114 and 00000115, was signed by one Ms. P.O. Evuojapha for the Commissioner of Finance.
SaharaReporters learnt that N35 million of the N50 million was supposed to have gone to the tourism board.

A reporter for SaharaReporters learned that Mr. Mofe Damijo issued a check to the tourism board in the name of its acting GM, Ms. Ajufo. She in turn reportedly deposited the sum into her First Bank private account with account number (3006131619) operated under her name, Nkem Philo Ajufo. Our sources said she and Mr. Mofe Damijo subsequently shared the money.



Source - SaharaReporters

Susan "Goldie" Oluwabimpe Harvey Was Killed By Stroke and Hypertension

Medical sources at the Lagos State  University Teaching Hospital have revealed that Big Brother Africa singing sensation Oluwabimpe Susan Harvey aka "Goldie" died of Intracranial hemorrhage as a result of hypertension.




Several of the sources told Saharareporters exclusively that Mrs. Harvey had bleeding in her brain which could be attributed to hypertension.

The confirmation put to rest earlier speculation by her managers and fans that she died of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) as a result of her long journey  from the Grammy's Award in the US.

One of our sources said that they could not immediately determine if drugs consumption triggered the excessive amount of bleeding that killed her as it was rare for someone her age to die of stroke.

The medical source stated that a toxicology test would be required to find out if her death was caused by drugs, a process that would likely take months as conclusive  tests could only be conducted outside Nigeria.

The pop singer died on Valentine day shortly after returning from the US.

The cause of death has been a source of speculation and resentment as her fans, and friends objected to suggestions that she might have died due to drug addiction.

“Omotola Jalade Beats Her Husband” – Insider

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade who recently escaped tummy tuck surgery scandal is yet in another serious scandal involving her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde.
 
According to a source who sent NaijaGists an email a couple of days ago, the beautiful mother of four has never stopped the habit of beating her husband at the slightest provocation.
Contrary to her popularized 35 age, insiders said the reality talk show host is over 40 now. The source who claimed Omotola Jalade is secretly battling early menopausal signs like hot flashes and so on, also says Omotola never stopped the habit of beating her husband mercilessly in case of argument.
 
Captain Matthew Ekeinde, an easygoing man who married the actress at a tender age, is a gentle man by nature.
 
“During the course of their marriage, Captain Ekeinde never beat the actress simply because he adores her” said the source.

source: naij

President Jonathan Pays Tribute To Late Justus Esiri

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan joins other Nigerians in mourning veteran Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri whom he describes as an epitome of commitment, excellence and creativity.
President Jonathan reiterates his belief that Nollywood actors have carved a positive image for Nigeria in the eyes of the international community, with the late Esiri, a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), having contributed in no small measure to the creation and sustenance of that image.

President Jonathan believes that the Nigerian movie industry and the country as a whole will greatly miss the popular actor who came to national limelight with his acclaimed performance in the popular television series, Village Headmaster, and other movies.

The President extends sincere commiserations to the Esiri family, the government and people of Delta State and all fans of the revered actor.

President Jonathan also condoles the Nollywood Family on the passage of a notable member, mentor, pioneer and inspiring actor, and enjoins the younger members to keep Justus Esiri’s legacy alive by promoting higher standards in their movies.
He prays God Almighty will grant the soul of the departed actor peaceful repose.



REUBEN ABATI
Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) to the President
February 20, 2013.

The "Under-Resourced Music".... Coming Soon!

..."We can speak, we can touch, we can read and write, we can gesture.  And we can sing. 

It seems to me that singing is one of the most emotive ways human beings can communicate their thoughts and feelings."

Watch out for this complete 'expose' on Music and the art of being a gospel musician in a church.

St.Tochi

Facilitator