WIZKID IS NIGERIA’S KING OF THE TWITTER

WizkId, Ayo Balogun has got every reason to beat his chest again, even going as far as calling everyone “broke” this time around with a bit of a smirk on his face as another feat has been added to his mounting heap of honours and accomplishments.

Though the 24-year-old met a lot of big guns on the scene but it appears he is out-muscling them on the popularity contest by a long stretch. The twitter followers check reveals the ‘Pakurumo’ crooner has followers totaling over 720,000 while next in line to him, D’Banj, Tuface Idibia and close rival Davido are a long shot away, with the closest person with followers less than 400,000 people.

For some time now, leading social media, twitter has been the litmus test to measure popularity, especially among entertainers the world over. Lady Gaga got so big she felt she should have a social media of her own; hence ‘Little Monsters’ was born.

FRANCIS DURU PLAYS MAJEK FASHEK IN JAY JAY'S MOVIE

Super Eagles legendary "midfielder extraordinaire" Austin Jay Jay Okocha has delved into Nollywood, to produce a movie on the life of reggae star Majek Fashek.

Majek Fasek who has consistently been described as a prophet and a poet by his fans; is one of Nigeria’s best musicians ever.

The screen play is written by Charles Novia, and the cast include: Fracis Duru as Majek Fasek, Sam Dede, Stella Damascus and other top Nollywood actors.

According to Novia, the movie will be shot on 35mm and will take about 3 years to fine-tune. It is currently in its pre-production stage, after which the crew will travel to New York in October to shoot the American scene, which is a major part of the film.

Fracis Duru, as it was gathered has been undergoing guitar lessons and extensive study of Majek’s character for the past eight month to fit into the role.

“Whatever his travails and the public perception of him, Majek still remain a world class material, who has promoted so much interest worldwide with his genre of music, So a movie of his life and career has to meet a world class,” Fracis Duru said.

FG PARTNERS D’BANJ, PMAN ON FASCINATING NIGERIA PROJECT

Federal Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the Nigerian Singer-Songwriter, Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj in its efforts to projecting the country to the rest of the world.

The Minister of Tourism, culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke who made this known in Abuja during a separate visit by the D’banj and the PMAN in Abuja noted that Nigeria Music Industry had grown tremendously that it could not be ruled out in any strategy to positively project the country.

“The ministry as a citadel of entertainment sector wishes to work with you to redefine the Nigeria entertainment industry for better. It takes level headed professional to be able to resonate in the mind of the millions Nigerians,” the minister told D’banj. He added “whatever Nollywood had become today, the country’s music industry played a major role, therefore it will not be out of place to partner with you as it related to the centenary celebration”.

Responding, D’banj said Nigeria Entertainment Industry was one of the biggest in the world, and it had potential to turn the fortune of the country around, if properly managed, urging the federal government not to focus only on the oil.

“Right now, music is very universal and all of people all over the world are now listening to African music, I want everyone to come and see how great Nigeria is, let them not focus only on the oil,” he urged.

In her separate remarks, the President of PMAN, Hajia Amina Dangaji applauded government’s effort to promote the country’s image through the project ‘Fascinating Nigeria’, and promised to assist “to make known our admirable features and diverse cultures to the world positively”.

DILLISH WINS BIG BROTHER THE CHASE!

After expressing her desires to be the first woman to win the Big Brother grand prize since Zambia’s Cherise did so seven seasons ago, Dillish has done it for all of Africa’s women!

The gorgeous Namibian started her Chase race as the proverbial underdog and was labeled everything from lazy to a pampered princess. As the Chase rolled on however, Dillish quickly emerged as a very strong contender for the Chase title and won her fellow Housemates and Africa over, with her quirky, accented alter ego, aptly titled Princess Dillish.

The Namibian made sure to stay away from trouble and coasted through the Chase by taking her place behind the scenes. While her fellow Housemates got themselves into hot water, fighting and gossiping their way to what they hoped was the top of the mountain, Dillish remained grounded and maintained cordial relations with her fellow Housemates.

The only time the Namibian got herself in a spot of trouble was when she and her good friend, Nigeria’s Melvin, had a disagreement after she told her fellow Housemates about a relationship he was involved in, which was less than stellar. Dillish and Cleo proved to all and sundry that women are indeed a force of nature. The two hotties pipped their male counterparts, Elikem and Melvin to the Top 2 while, as well as their close friend Beverly.

Before the big news was delivered, Pebbles the fish surprised all and sundry with one last speech. “On behalf of myself and the other fish, I would like to congratulate you on your amazing feat. You are the specialist ladies in Africa,” Pebbles said.

However, one thing is clear! Tonight is Dillish’s night and oh what a moment it was! As soon as the Namibian was announced the winner of the Chase, the Namibian broke down in a heap of tears at the realization that she has a cool USD300 000 sitting in her bank account. Yes Africa. She came, she saw and she conquered. In heels even!

MTN LOSES BIG IN MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY SCHEME

According to the Director of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Tony Ojobo, MTN lost a lot of their subscribers to other networks during the recently introduced Mobile Number Portability (MNP) scheme. 

According to figures released by Mr Ojobo, MTN topped the losers table among an overall number of subscribers that switched service providers in the telecoms market with 49%; followed by Globacom with 23%; Airtel with 17%; while Etisalat came last on the losers’ table with 11%. Which means Etisalat emerged top in the number porting scheme among the telecoms company. Wow! Upon all the Saka Portology Strategy.