POTRIX NEWS: August 2015

Monday 31 August 2015

Check out the many outfits Miley Cyrus wore at the 2015 VMAs. (photos)

Miley Cyrus who was the host of the 2015 Video Music Awards wore some outrageous outfits at the event.

More photos after the cut...

While accepting the award for Best Hip-Hop video, Nicki Minaj made it a point to call out the emcee of the event in Los Angeles for some comments she had made just days later.

The 32-year-old rapper hit out at Miley toward the end of her speech as she said: 'And now back to this b**** that had a lot to say to me in the press. What's good?'

YBNL act Adekunle Gold has just been announced as the winner of the 2015 ‘Beat Of Lagos’ award edging out other nominees Olamide, Patoranking, Koker and Kiss Daniel. With this, the ‘Orente’ singer smiles home with a plot of land at the Lekki free trade zone courtesy of Adron Homes.

Last year, The ‘Beat of Lagos Award’ was introduced with ‘Dorrobucci‘ by the Don jazzy led Mavin crew winning the awards.

There was commotion on Sunday at the United Methodist Church, Mafoluku, in the Oshodi area of Lagos as members of the church chased away their pasto for allegedly impregnating his housemaid.

It was learnt that the pastor, Barkuma Andrew, was stopped from leading the church seven months ago when the housemaid, who was also a member of the church, Grace, had complications after aborting the pregnancy.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) through its provincial headquarters on Lagos Island has cancelled a three-day outdoor crusade of one its parishes.

The cancellation came after the criticism that followed the invitation of the Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma as a guest artist for the crusade. Pasuma’s picture appeared on the handbill artwork alongside the gospel singer Tope Alabi and a former band leader of the late Fela Anikulapo’s Egypt 80 band, Kereke Jike.

Music star Seyi Shay is the cover person for the September issue of Blanck digital magazine. Lovely covers.

See the 3rd one after the cut.

Popular comedian, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY was spotted at a London restaurant enjoying lunch with Mavin singer, Korede Bello and fellow comedian, Okey Bakassi.

The trio seemed to be enjoying a nice time out there and decided to pose for a photo. Korede Bello was also spotted with tiwa savage some days ago when he took her to go see a movie.

Nigeria female singing sensation, Yemi Alade who has carve a niche for herself locally and internationally after the release of her first hit single, ‘Johnny’ continues to maintain her relevance in the music scene.

The singer who recently won the Best Female Act at the MAMA awards in a lengthy chat with The Net spoke about the heartbreaks she encountered after losing previous awards nominations. According to her,

Kanye West was honored in a big way during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards by receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, an accolade previously awarded to superstars like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Madonna and The Beatles throughout the show's more than 20-year tenure.

The people of Muzuwerani Kwa Ndomo, in Kililifi county, Kenya, were shocked on Sunday, August 30, when they woke up in the morning to a goat that gave birth to a kid with six legs Citizen TV reports that the abnormal baby goat which has two fore legs and four hind legs is one of two twins born to the goat, although the other kid was normal.

According to the owner of the goat, Omar, this is the third delivery by the mother goat, and the others are normal. “The goat has given birth twice before to normal twins. However, when it came to the third delivery, I was shocked to see the kid having six legs and the reproductive organ located beneath the legs. It uses the same organ to pass both urine and excrement,” Omar said.

Award winning Nollywood actress and film maker, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry has not carved a niche for herself in the movie industry but is also happily married with two children

Mercy disclosed that, most marriages crash because people get married for the wrong reasons and are not ready to face the challenges that come with it.

Nigeria representative wins big at the recently held beauty pageant, Miss Africa USA. The pageant which featured other beauty queens from other African countries has Nigeria representative, Frances Udukwu, winning the coveted crown.

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Choc City rapper, Ice Prince and newly married Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro have been unveiled as the hosts for the 10th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA).

The awards ceremony will hold on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the NYU Skirball Performing Arts Center in New York City and top Nigerian music stars like Olamide, Kiss Daniel, Patoranking, Yemi Alade and others are set to perform.

By the way, My magazine "Potix Magazine will also be launched at the event. Everybody who attends to show will get a copy free of charge. See the cover below

Newly married Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh-Churchil has revealed her wedding band costs a whooping sum of N11.5million. The 30-year-old controversial actress who is from Rivers state secretly married her boyfriend, Churchill Oladunni yesterday, Saturday, August 29, in a traditional wedding in Port Harcourt.

Tonto Dikeh however wants us all to know that her Canary Yellow diamond ring costs 60 thousand dollars (11.9 million naira). Recall that last week, the actress announced the ring was shipped in from Australia. See what she posted on her Instagram page below:

The 2015 MTV VMAs was held last night, August 30 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Check out the full list of winners below.

Video of the Year: ‘Bad Blood’, Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Kanye West

U2’s Bono has become the world’s richest pop star after raking in over $1 billion from his Facebook shares. The Beautiful Day hitmaker bought a 2.3 per cent share in the social media network for £56 million in 2009 with the investment group that he co-founded, Elevation Partners. Today that share is worth a whopping £940 million, according to reports.

That means that Bono’s venture has earned him more in the last six years than the whole of his incredible music career.

AT least 35 princes from the four ruling houses in Ile-Ife are now jostling for the vacant stool of the Ooni of Ife.

For instance, the Giesi Ruling House which claims it is its turn to produce the next traditional ruler for Ile-Ife after the demise of Oba Okunade Sijuwade at the weekend set in motion plans to present qualified persons to the king-makers.

Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj put any possible feud rumors to an official rest Sunday night when they performed together as the opening act of the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

As the rapper was singing "The Night Is Still Young," Swift appeared in a sparkling red dress where she joined in on the No. 1 single. Soon after, Minaj began collaborating with the blond beauty for her hit track "Bad Blood."

I went to Burna's house someday ago and I saw two of them kissing themselves endlessly, I could't take a photo, but thank God she shared this one herself. Cynthia was shooting a music video, they shot first at Phyno's new house close to Chevron in Lekki and left there for Burna's house which was also close to the house, the video was directed by Jude, P Square's brother. After the video shoot She dressed and headed for star trek with some girls in an ash Toyota Sinna Car.

I think something is going on between them! ‎

10 Memorable Pictures Of Michael Jackson The Legend

Michael alongside kid sister, Janet Jackson. Photo Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images

There will never be enough words to eulogize Michael Joseph Jackson; but we are glad this generation is blessed with a man so gifted, a voice so pure and an art so pristine.

Today, August 29 marks the posthumous 57th birthday of perhaps the greatest musician of all time in aspects of worldwide acceptability, creativity and renown. This is a man so great his demise almost literally broke the internet.

Chad sentences 10 Boko Haram members to death

The three-day trial was held behind closed doors. Photo credit: The BBC

Ten members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram were sentenced to death in Chad on Thursday, August 27. The BBC reports that after a 3-day trial the 10 were found guilty of terrorism by a court in the capital N’Djamena.

N’Djamena, which is situated less than 100 kilometres from the Nigerian border, was hit by a series of suicide bombings in June and July, 2015.

Rescue officials clearing the site of the Saturday crash

Rescue officials clearing the site of Saturday’s crash

More details have emerged about the tragedy in Kaduna in which a military helicopter with seven people on board crashed on Saturday, August 29. The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) aircraft, which was heading to Abuja, crashed 10 minutes after take-off in the morning.

According to The Nation, a military source disclosed: “Being a military crash, the details will not be released until a technical appraisal is done. The families of those who died had been contacted.” However, a witness who observed the development narrated:

The ongoing probe of former Pres Jonathan's administration by President Muhammadu Buhari is to find out the dealings behind the alleged purchase of 3 mobile stages, that cost $6.9m, Presidency source has said.

According to a document, which was obtained from the Presidency on Saturday, the deal, which is now a subject of investigation, was allegedly carried out by Jonathan; his Chief Security Officer, Mr. Gordon Obuah; and former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Nollywood legend, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as ”Osuofia,” on Friday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to formulate favourable policies for the Nigerian movie industry that would enable the industry contribute to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The veteran actor who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, said Nollywood is capable of contributing to Nigeria’s economic development effectively if the industry is given all the necessary support it requires by government.

In line with the Department of State Services’ (DSS) re-strategised Counter Terrorism measures to combat the menace of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria, the Service has continued to make significant breakthroughs in this direction.

This followed the rounding up of notable commanders and frontline members of the notorious group from different parts of the country. It should be noted that the group’s new pattern of movement and spread is necessitated by the pressure being put on them in their core areas of strength in the North East.

Dozens of virgin girls and young women were killed as they traveled to the traditional festival where the King of Swaziland is know to pick a new bride from thousands of topless, dancing virgins.
The tragic accident, which happened along the MR3 Highway, Mahhala, involved two trucks, which were ferrying maidens and a sedan.

According to Times of Swaziland, at least 38 of them died when the open-topped truck collided with another vehicle, before being hit by a second truck as it travelled along a motorway between the Swazi cities of Mbabane and Manzini on Friday afternoon.

Toolz and her sexy curves for an outing last night.

SMD Boss Don Jazzy took to Twitter today August 30, 2015 to share some wise words with Nigerian artistes.

Read his tweets after the cut.

It is now common knowledge that Nigerian football, John Obi Mikel is dating a Russian lady, Olga Diyachenko. Unknown to many, the Chelsea midfielder has fathered two kids with different ladies. The 28-year-old is Dad to a one-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son.

According to a report by the UK Mirror, the Nigerian international got the kids from two short-term relationships and is responsible for their upkeep.

The music duo alongside Kaffy's husband (who is their official drummer) & their assistant manager escaped from an accident along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway. Peter took to Instagram to share the details.

Photo of there car after the cut.

The songstress looking beautiful in this outfit styled by celeb stylist Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky's Signatures.

Sango Koso being usher into the shrine for prepration

Sango Koso being ushered into the shrine for traditional rites. Photo credit: Micheal Obasa

The Sango Koso is the highest and the head of all the Sangos in the world. He is equivalent to a king. In Oyo Empire, it believes that if there is no Sango, there is no Alaafin, if there is no Alaafin there is no Oyo. Each successive Alaafin can see other Sangos except Sango Koso. It is said that the Alaafin cannot bow for anyone king including Sango Koso and Sango Koso cannot bow for Alaafin. On the arrival of this Sango, the Alaafin by tradition is expected to retire to his chamber as the two cannot reign at the same time.

More photos of the Sango Koso. See below.

D’banj’s rumoured Ex, South African media personality, Bonang Matheba and rapper, AKA may be the latest couples in town. They were seen together at the BET Awards where she was said to have followed him around.

According to a South African source, Move Magazine, the two were also seen cosying up at the Hilton Hotel, as they were both there for the Durban July, they apparently shared an intimate moment over drinks and later left the bar together according to the magazine’s source.

In the past,Kylie couldn't attend club parties as she was underaged.Last night, the 18 year old looked sexy as she hit the club with Tyga and Scott Disick.

Tonto Dikeh's Canary Yellow diamond ring costs 60 thousand dollars.That's about 11.9 million naira. Last week, the actress announced the ring was shipped in from Australia.

She didn't mention if it's dollars but there is no way that ring would be 60k naira..See what she posted below..

Top Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson turned 31 yesterday, August 28, 2015, a day after celebrating her 4th wedding anniversary with her hubby, Prince Odi Okogie. The Dumebi actress obviously had more than her birthday and wedding anniversary to celebrate as the expectant mother excitedly displayed her baby bump in photos she released on her social media accounts. Mercy and Odi have two previous kids together and are expecting their 3rd.

More photos after the cut.

Uche Jombo, her husband and son pictured together.

The lovely Rodriquez family!

Jim Iyke pictured with American R&B singer & songwriter, Anthony Hamilton in Atlanta.

Over the weekend, Wiz Khalifa was handcuffed by police at , allegedly for refusing to dismount the same sort of two-wheeled self-balancing electric scooter.

You’ll recall that last week, Los Angeles International Airport police were not amused Wiz was riding along on a device they deemed dangerous to other travelers. And when Wiz wouldn’t get off, they put him on the ground and cuffed him. Ultimately, Wiz apologized and cops let him go.

Justin Bieber is nervous about performing at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30, 2015. The singer who split from Selena Gomez last October after four years of dating, claims an unidentified ex-girlfriend used to throw him off before he took the stage by screaming at him and plans surround himself with supportive people before singing his new track, ‘What Do You Mean?,’ at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

He told ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’: ‘I’m so excited, but I’m so nervous … I just want it to be so awesome. I’m such a perfectionist and then I start getting in my head about people. ‘I’ve had an ex-girlfriend scream at me before going onstage and stuff.

Tiwa and her label mate Korede who is currently in London went to see a movie.

More photos after the cut.

Photos From Dance Afrique Summer Fest 2015

Dance Afrique Summer Fest took place in London yesterday August 28, 2015. Top music acts who performed at the concert include Akon, Yemi Alade, Wizkid, May D, Mafikizolo and more.

See photos below.

Although veteran Yoruba comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly called Baba Suwe, lost his wife 6 years ago, he has said that their are many women on his radar for marriage.

The 57-year-old veteran actor, in a recent interview with The Punch has said that he currently has some women in mind for marriage. However, when asked when he is planning to marry and who the lucky lady would be among all the women he is eyeing, the ace actor said no one should snoop into his private life.

The enormously popular talk show, Berekete on Wazobia FM radio, Abuja station, told the incredible, yet true story of the hardworking and respected school teacher somewhere in Plateau state who hanged himself.

He hadn’t been paid salary for seven straight months. He came home to find that no one had eaten and two of the children had medical prescriptions for which there was no money.

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh held her traditional wedding ceremony today August 29, 2015 at her hometown Rumukani in Rumukwuta, Obiokpor L.G.A Rivers state and she looked absolutely stunning.

Mrs Tonto Dikeh-Churchill as she’ll henceforth be addressed had her engagement with her boo, Oladuni Churchill on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her hometown in Port Harcourt.

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