Straight From LasGidi : February 2016

Monday, 29 February 2016

New Video: Seyi Shay feat. Phyno – Mary

The video was shot by Meji Alabi in Lagos and produced by Otee Beats. Check on it!

New Video: Banky W – Made For You

The video was written, produced and directed by Banky Wellington for EME / TILT Productions. It was shot in New York City and co-starring Adesua Etomi.

New Video: J’odie – I Lost My Mind

The song, I Lost My Mind was produced by Wole Oni for DUN Entertainment and the video was shot in Lagos by Coby.

Check on it.

Prophet Oluwaseyi Idowu, the General Overseer of Victorious Sacred Solemn Healing and Deliverance Ministry has almost brought a family to ruin as he allegedly got two sisters pregnant, and tried to sell their parents’ house, where he started staying when he couldn’t pay his own rent.

On the pregnancies, The Nation reports,

Former President Shagari Celebrates His 91st Birthday Today

Former president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari has been receiving lots of goodwill messages from Nigerians as he celebrates his 91st birthday today, February 25.

Popular Gospel Singer Admits To Cheating On His Wife, And Announces They Are Divorced.

Grammy award winning gospel singer Israel Houghton has announced the end of his 20-year marriage to his wife, Meleasa Houghton, telling his Facebook followers and fans "I failed and sinned in my marriage."

There were rumors that Israel had been seeing another very famous older female gospel singer, and that his wife caught him.......

Here is what Israel told his fans on Facebook:

The video was directed by Adasa Cookey. Check on it!

Veteran Nollywood Actor Festus Aguebor is Dead

Days after the tragic death of popular Igodo actor Michael Odiachi, Nollywood has experienced another great loss. Nollywood has been thrown into a deep state of mourning following the demise of a veteran Nollywood actor, Festus Aguebor known for his white beards and starring in major thrilling movies.

Ace producer, Fidelis Duker announced on Facebook the passing away of the actor who was popular for his roles in movies such as 'The King and I', 'Family Contract', 'Rituals' and 'A Kiss from a Rose'.

He was also popular for his role as the grandpa in family series, Household.

May His Soul Rest in Peace.

Monday, 22 February 2016

Photos From The Traditional Wedding Of Nollywood's Monalisa Chinda

Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda got married over the weekend to one of Port Harcourt's finest gentlemen, Victor Tonye Coker. Her Colleagues from the movie industry all came to celebrate with her.

See more pictures from the wedding below.

Well, mission accomplished right. Six months after they got married in Uganda, 68-year-old Swedish woman, Mona Lisa Larsson, has accused her 26-year-old Ugandan husband, Guvnor Ace whose real name is Ronald Ssemawere, of using her to get into Europe.

He's dumped her and now wants to marry a younger Ugandan woman.

Nigerian Man Kills Himself & His Nigerian Girlfriend In The US

49-year-old Nigerian man, Muhammadu Igomigoh, a security guard, shot his Nigerian girlfriend, 44-year-old Nnenna Ogbonna, a licensed nurse and then killed himself during an argument at their home in Middle River, Baltimore USA on Tuesday, February 16th.

Budding actress Chrystabel Goddy who brutally attacked her colleague, Princess Chineke while on a movie set last Friday, has been charged to court. This is coming few days after the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, issued a statement, suspending her from the guild.

She was charged to a magistrate court, sitting at Ogba, Lagos, during the week, for allegedly attacking and inflicting physical injuries on her fellow actor, resisting arrest and hitting a Police officer. HVP gathered that the case has been adjourned till 8th of March.

Man Strips Naked In GTB Because His Money Vanished From His Account

The man stripped Naked to His Boxers Because his hard earned money in these hard times vanished from his account and he wants it back. I personally think banks in Nigeria need to be checked because you might think the little N5 they deduct from your account is nothing while they feed fat on your N5.

Watch the video here

Nollywood Sweetheart, Tonto Dike-Churchill Delivers Baby

The actress has delivered safely and here's a first photo of her post pregnancy look. We do not know the sex of the baby but she calls him/her Baby X. Congrats to the couple.

Update -

“Have we ever in life went to beg for food ever since we got married?
“Has you mother ever brought food for us to eat one day because of hunger?
“Have I not told you at the beginning that I hate someone insulting me?
“In the first place, did you really come out with your own full mind?
“Did you come to marry me because of money or for who I am?
“Who gave you the order to pack your property away from our home?
“Who is your adviser in this marriage that is polluting your mind against me?
“You always pray that God should help you to eat the fruit of your labour?
“So no man has the power to take one’s life but today we are going together.
So how do you feel now?”

Thieves Steal Bags Of Human Hair From Indian Temple

The city police were in for a shock on Monday as a unique crime was reported from the Simhachalam temple. While most thieves eye precious jewellery and other items, a group of miscreants fled with 10 bags of special grade human hair worth around Rs 10 lakh from the temple premises.

According to sources, this was the first time that such an incident happened in the Port City. Thieves entered the Lord Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple on Sunday night and took away the best quality human hair kept at Kesa Khandana Shala (tonsuring centre).

A 51-year old man has been arrested by the police for raping an 8-year old girl. The primary 3 pupil was on her way back from school when Kayode Michael, lured her to an alley and defiled her. The suspect, a casket maker, was subsequently arrested following a complaint made by the victim's mother.

According to the mother, her daughter's cry for help attracted the attention of residents in the area. She was bleeding from her private part when they rescued her. She rushed her to a hospital where doctors confirmed that what they already know. The doctors added that the suspect also inflicted severe injury on her private part.

New Video: Obiwon – Bunibe

The Bunibe visuals feature a jubilant yet inspired Obiora Obiwon as he sing-dances his way across various situations of everyday life in the city and streets of Lagos, Nigeria.

Enjoy!

The video was directed by Unlimited L.A and D’banj and features cameo appearances from Olu Maintain, Jimmie, Skales and more.

Check on it!

The video was Shot in Lagos Nigeria and written, produced & directed by Banky Wellington for EME / TILT Productions.

Lovely video, check it out!

The video was shot in Lagos and directed by Mex. It features veteran Nollywood actor Victor Olaotan, Award winning comedian Hafeez Oyetoro aka ‘Saka’, Comedienne Chigul and Africa Magic Academy Award Nominee Linda Ejiofor.

Check on it.

New Video: YEMI ALADE, OLAMIDE, IYANYA, TEKNO, SELEBOBO - MAMA OYOYO

The video features music stars Iyanya, Yemi Alade, Tekno, Olamide and Selebobo rendering a very special song for all the sweet mums out there.

Check it out!

Happy Valentine's day dear readers. Remember all we need is love.

Friday, 12 February 2016

Nigerian Suicide Bomber Develops Cold Feet And Refuses To Detonate Bomb

A teenage girl packed with explosives by Boko Haram ripped off her vest to avoid taking part in the attack on Borno Internally Displaced Persons camp (IDPs) in Dikwa, Borno State on Tuesday.

The award winning diva Emma Nyra teamed up with with VP Record's own Patoranking, and the sensational hitman producer DJ Coublon, to a remix to her smash hit, For My Matter. Video Directed by Garth Von Glehn.

Enjoy!

New Video: 9ice - Sugar

The video was produced by Puffy Tee. Check on it!

The video was directed by GodFather Productions. Check on it!

New Video: DJ Xclusive feat. Burna Boy – Oyoyo

New Video: Ycee – Omo Alhaji

The video was directed by Q. Check on it!

Nigerian Scammer Who Tricked Payday Lender Of £3million Jailed For Six Years

A Nigerian man, Kelvin Okusanya, who is the mastermind behind a £3million Wonga scam which used the identities of thousands of innocent members of the public to withdraw cash has been jailed for six years.

New Video: DJ Lambo feat. Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan & Eva Alordiah – The Motion

The video was directed by Clarence Peters on location in Lekki, Lagos and features cameos from Skales, Derenle Edun, DJ Caise, Jesse Jagz, Pryse, DJ Sose, TJan, Zeez, Loose Kaynon, Yung L, Beverly Osu and M.I Abaga.

Check on it!

WHO Declares Global Emergency On Zika Virus

A disease linked to the Zika virus in Latin America poses a global public health emergency requiring a united response, says the World Health Organization. Experts are worried that the virus is spreading far and fast, with devastating consequences.