Thursday 16 May 2013

Where Are These Three Nollywood Stars?




For many fans of Saint Obi, Hilda Dokubo and Steph-Nora Okere, the whereabouts of these actors has almost become a mystery. They have asked several times where these 'once upon a time' celebrities are without cogent answers supplied to them.

A look into this movie, 'The hour Has Come', which featured these actors brings back memory of good acting skills unlike what is being witnessed today.

The film, shot in 2004 and directed by Ifeanyi Azodo and produced by the duo of Gabriel Moses and Damian Moses
. Other stars in the movie are Patience Ozokwor, and Cynthia Okereke.

Looking back into this movie only makes one keeps asking 'where are these Nollywood stars


“I HAD 16 WIVES BUT ONLY 4 ARE LEFF” — BABASALA

Baba sala
Hours with Veteran Actor, BABASALA @ 77
Talks About His New Life in ILESHA
+ How He Runs His C & S Church
His name is synonymous with Comedy in Nigeria. Many of those who watched TV in the 70s and 80s will still remember him vividly. Everyone simply called him Baba Sala. His stage name was Lamidi Sanni alias Baba Sala. But his real name is Moses Adejumo Olaiya (MON). He was the undisputed King of Comedy on TV and on Stage with his big signboard-like Bow-tie and Table clock size wristwatch.
He was more than that. He was a dramatist, singer and Yoruba actor who was regarded as one of the fathers of modern Nigerian comedy. That’s why many believe that the history of Comedy, TV drama and Stage play in Nigeria cannot be written without highlighting his contribution.

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In those good old days, at 7pm every Wednesday night on NTA Ibadan, many people in Ibadan and all its surrounding towns and villages, in the South West, usually would rush home to watch his Alawada Comedy Show.
He, along with other dramatists like late Hubert Ogunde, Kola Ogunmola, Oyin Adejobi, Duro Ladipo and many more, helped to popularize Theatre and Television acting in Nigeria.
So successful did he become that his name became so popular all over Nigeria and he got a National Award of MON.
But he suffered a little set back when he dabbled into film production and produced his first film Orun Mooru, which was pirated before he could make his money back.
One of his 4 tapes was stolen and mass produced. He lost so much money and had to sell off 2 of his houses which he used as collateral for the N500,000 loan he got for the project from National Bank.
So devastated was Baba Sala that he nearly committed Suicide. That was then.
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Now, at 77 ,age has mellowed the very active veteran actor who now lives in Ilesha his hometown, Osun State. These days church activites take a lot of his time. He is an Elder Apostle in the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Unification Church. No.1 model parish in Ilesha.
Because he is now an old man he does not have the vitality and energy he used to exhibited when he was much younger.
He also has a hotel called Statward Hotel.
Last week, we went in search of Baba Sala in Ilesha and found out that old age has mellowed the Ilesha actor who now lives a very quiet life.
What’s your day like, he was asked. “These days, it’s all about church activities” he explained. “I am an Elder in my church. I do less of acting or theater work. I have been a member of C&S even before I started acting”.
Can he still act? He says “why not? Yes I can, if I am invited and if they can get a role that would make me sit down throughout”.
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“Acting is in my blood. If I have to act, I can still act”.
Not many know that he started out in life as a civil servant – a sanitary Inspector. After work, he would shed off his sanitary inspection (Wole Wole) garments and go for teaching part-time work in the evenings.
Late evenings, he would go round town collecting daily thrift contribution (popularly called Ajo by Yorubas).
Late in the night, he would transform and this time, into a highlife musician. Baba Sala started his career as a highlife musician, in 1964 with a group known as The Federal Rhythm Dandies where he tutored and guided Juju music maestro, king Sunny Ade who was Baba Sala’s lead guitarist.
So the story of King Sunny Ade is incomplete without the mention of ‘Baba Sala’
KSA commenced his music career under the tutelage of the then Moses Olaiya Orchestra, a high life musical group, where he picked up his talent as a music future hope. The group later deviated to Theatre act.
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How does he see his acting career?
“I have been through the rough roads of life”, he says. Moses Olaiya said it all: “I never knew comedy would become something that ambition before but I never thought I will be an actor or will do comedy” I dont know my career was going to be this successful.
He traced how he came about the name, ‘Baba Sala’, I started off acting in pidgin English. Infact, I won an award at the old WNTV/WNBS.
Then one day the Controller of Programmes, Ayo Oguntade now advised me to change to Yoruba. So I took up the name Lamidi Babasala, Wosilat is Iya Sala Ade Love was Amuda. It was first Lamidi Sanni alias Baba Sala, then Baba Sala was coined one of my wives Karile coordinated the women.
I had 16 wives but only 4 are left. Iya Sala is not my real wife she was only my stage wife “which he said was chosen because he started out in a predominantly Muslim community.
Though a Christian, he chose the names “Lamidi Sanni Oropo, Baba Sala.” His stage wife, Iya Sala, he fondly called ‘’Wosi Wonkoko’. He chose his youngest wife to be Sala because of her small size. According to him, the second wife fitted properly into the role.

5 Unique Teas With Amazing Health Benefits

Teas can be an excellent alternative to drinking coffee thanks to their low (or no) caffeine content and variety of health benefits. Some teas are thought to be detoxifying, while others have antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties. You can pick your teas based on the flavors you enjoy or your individual health goals. 

The following five teas may not be familiar to you, but they have some great benefits that could help you shake up your morning routine. All but one of the teas listed are naturally caffeine-free, so you don't have to worry about replacing a coffee habit with more caffeine.


1. Nettle tea 

Nettle tea is a rich source of calcium, B-vitamins and iron. These essential nutrients serve a variety of functions, including promoting bone health, deriving energy from the food you eat, and carrying oxygen in the blood. Nettle also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may make it helpful in treating conditions like arthritis, heart disease and diabetes. Nettle tea can help increase breast milk production in new mothers with low milk supply. This tea has a mild flavor on its own, or you can blend it with green tea and peppermint.


2. Hibiscus tea

Made from the brilliantly colored hibiscus flowers, this tea is a rich source of the potent antioxidant vitamin C. Antioxidants are essential for neutralizing damaging free radicals. Vitamin C is also important for keeping the immune system strong and for collagen formation. In addition, some research suggests that drinking hibiscus tea may help lower blood pressure.


3. Fennel tea 

Fennel is a carminative, meaning it helps the body get rid of gas and prevents gas formation. In other words, fennel tea is an excellent digestive aid, and indeed, drinking fennel tea (or eating fennel seeds) is a traditional remedy for indigestion. Fennel’s therapeutic effects may be due to its ability to mildly speed up movement through the digestive tract, making it especially helpful for constipation.



Petrol price ‘fix’ cost motorists £300bn

MOTORISTS have paid up to £300BILLION too much for petrol in the last decade, it was claimed last night — as a price-fixing probe was launched into Shell and BP.
The two oil giants face criminal charges and massive fines if they are found guilty of rigging the cost of fuel.
Shell Centre London raided cops
Raided ... Shell's office in South London
Their alleged actions have falsely pushed up petrol prices for Britain’s 30million drivers — potentially costing each one thousands of pounds.
The Petrol Retailers’ Association yesterday estimated that if each motorist lost £10,000 over the decade the overall cost would be close to £300billion.
Tory MP Robert Halfon
'National scandal' ... Tory MP Robert Halfon
A petrol industry source said: “It’s impossible to put an exact figure on the loss but it will be hundreds of billions — £300billion is a fair estimate.”
Protest groups said any petrol price fixing would also have raised the cost of food, clothing and everyday goods, shut businesses with the loss of jobs — and helped spark the UK recession.
BP and Shell’s offices in London were raided on Monday as part of a Europe-wide investigation.
The giants are accused of working together to fix the price of oil and green biofuels for their own gain — pushing up the cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps.
The oil price reporting agency Platt is also being investigated, along with the Norwegian company Statoil.
The shock European Commission probe has echoes of the Libor scandal when banks fixed interest rates for their own gain — but potentially has much more of an impact on the average consumer.
It comes after YEARS of campaigning by The Sun to cut the cost of fuel.
Petrol prices have soared by more than 80 per cent to 136.24p per litre since 2002 — prompting our Keep It Down campaign.
Former haulier Peter Carroll, a founder of campaign group Fair Fuel UK, said: “Even the tiniest fraction of a penny on the cost of petrol multiplied up by the billions of litres sold will be a huge amount of money and will have caused huge suffering.
Road Haulage Association boss Geoff Dunning
'Encouraging' ... hauliers boss Geoff Dunning
“Businesses will have been lost, livelihoods destroyed and families will have been under the cosh longer and harder than they needed to be.
“The price of everything could have gone up because of this. Fuel is to the economy what oxygen is to the body.
“Every part of everyone’s lives, even if they don’t drive, is affected — 97 per cent of everything we eat, drink, wear or build will be carried by a diesel truck.”
Mr Carroll said the price of crude oil surged from $93 to $147 a barrel within a few months in 2008, which “could have kicked parts of the world into recession”.
The group’s spokesman Quentin Willson said the alleged scandal is worse than the Libor fixing.
He insisted: “This has potentially cost the UK economy hundreds of billions of pounds. There are costs to businesses and families which they wouldn’t have had to pay otherwise.
“Globally it has cost trillions.”
The Petrol Retailers’ Association said it had long been suspicious of freak wholesale price rises — jumping as much as 5p in less than a week.
Chairman Brian Madderson said: “Such volatility has been a relatively new unwelcome market phenomenon which cannot be explained to confused and irate customers on our forecourts.
“We hope this Europe-led investigation will help to provide the proper price transparency that consumers and businesses deserve and need.”
Quentin Willson fuel campaigner
'This has cost trillions' ... Quentin Willson
The Road Haulage Association welcomed the probe. Chief executive Geoff Dunning said: “This is extremely encouraging for the motorist, the haulage industry and the UK economy.
“At a time when businesses are desperately trying to get back on their feet after several very difficult years, there finally appears to be a light at the end of the oil pricing tunnel.”
The European Commission suspects firms “colluded in reporting distorted prices” to agencies that publish oil and petrol figures.
It added: “Even small distortions of assessed prices could have a huge impact on the prices of crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels purchases and sales, potentially harming final consumers.”
The Office of Fair Trading was widely criticised yesterday for not probing price fixing fears more thoroughly. In January it said it found “no credible evidence” of wrongdoing.
BP and Shell said they are co-operating fully with investigators. They could face billions of pounds in fines if found guilty of price fixing.
Dr Andrew Pressey, head of marketing at the University of Birmingham, said in the last two decades firms in general have paid out a total of more than £198BILLION in fines globally for price fixing.



Nollywood Producer Chidi Chijioke Wedding Photos

Nollywood producer Chidi Chijioke of All Stars Movies Productions, had a successful traditional and white wedding on April 27th to his heartthrob of 5 years Chinonye Okonkwo in Abagana, Anambra State, Nigeria Movie Network is reporting. Check out photos from their celebrated wedlock.



Nollywood actors and producers who came out in their numbers to celebrate the wedding of their colleague include Patience Ozokwor, Rita Edochie, Joyce Kalu, Angela Okorie, Walter Anga, Junior Pope, Chinwe Owoh, Evelyn Esin, Maureen Ihua, and Zubby Michael (Chidi's Best Man), just to name a few.

The Special adviser to Enugu State Governor on Media Afam Okereke was also present at the wedding to witness the union of the newly wedded couple. Congrats to the lovely couple!





2face, Snoop Lion, or D'banj, who rocks MTV All Stars this weekend?

Social media have been buzzing since the release of the final MTV Africa All Stars performer line up. Music lovers and ardent fans have started a conversation on who will pull the largest crowd at the MTV Base All Stars Concert which will hold on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park in Durban, South Africa. 

With a long list of African heavyweights led by International rap icon, Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg, the artistes mentioned widely include Africa’s hiphop heads, 2Face Idibia and Dbanj.
Others acts include Flavour, Fally Ipupa, Camp Mulla, Zakes Bantwini, Zahara, Big Nuz and Flavour.
So the question is who will deliver the most memorable performance this weekend? Continue...



Will it be multiple award-winning music icon, 2Face Idibia? Or internationally recognized crowd pleaser and superstar, Dbanj? Or will the sensational rap king, Snoop Lion blow our minds just like the old times?

Join the conversation on Twitter using the #AfricaAllStars to choose your hottest act for the MTV Africa All Stars Concert.

Giveaway Questions:
1) Name all the performing acts at the MTV All Stars Finale.
2) Where is the MTV All Stars concert holding? Name venue and city.
3) What is the name of the song Dbanj featured Snoop Lion on?
4) What record label is Snoop Lion signed to?
5) Name the DJ's performing at the MTV All Stars Finale
6) How many albums does Snoop Lion have?


Jack Bauer Returns With 9th Season Of 24


After a four-year hiatus, Emmy-winning television thriller, 24, will return in the summer 2014 with lead star, Kiefer Sutherland.



The best selling t.v show 24HRS which won many awards, watched by many all over the world. In Nigeria it kept people glued to their t.v set. People went has far as dubbing it on DVD so as to keep a copy and watch at any time, is back with SEASON 9
 
Fox network has made the announcement that 24: Live Another Day will bring back Sutherland as counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer.
The new 12-episode mini-series will represent 24 hours in Bauer’s life, following the same real-time format that became the series’ trademark.
‘The response to ’24′ is unlike anything I have ever experienced as an actor before,’ Sutherland said in a statement.
‘To have the chance to reunite with the character, Jack Bauer, is like finding a lost friend.’
The series, which originally ran for eight seasons between 2001 and 2010, won an Emmy award for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006, and Sutherland won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in the same year.
Fox programming chief Kevin Reilly said creators had been thinking about doing a feature film with the original cast in the series that follows his race against the clock to foil presidential assassination attempts and chemical weapons attacks.
But when Fox announced it was interested in doing a big event miniseries, they realized it was the perfect format.
Reilly made the announcement as part of Fox’s unveiling of a new schedule for the upcoming season.
Howard Gordon, who worked on the original 24, is set to take charge of the new series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The writer and producer is the man behind hit show Homeland.

12 Arrested For Shooting An Adult Movie With A Dog

According to Mombassa boss, the area has been infested with foreigners who come with different motives. Others are said to have come for tour while others come to engage in prostitution.prostitute suspect


Eleven women and one foreign man have been arrested after they were caught shooting an adult movie with a dog in Nyali Mombasa.
The 12 are said to have been engaging in s3x with a dog while the camera was on.
The 12 were caught performing one of the most embarrassing s3xual crime ever. The man was capturing the Kenyan ladies on tape as they had s3x with his Dog, a German Shepard.
The police boss noted that many ladies have turned into such acts for money. He confirmed that the camera was confiscated and will be used as evidence. The 12 will be arraigned in court to answer to the charges.

How To Get Better Sleep Naturally

Having issues sleeping at night or do u sleep and wake up several times at night for not being able to sleep well? Here is a better solution to that
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to health and optimal brain functioning, but a staggering 30% of the population suffers from insomnia, and over 10 million Americans use prescription drugs to help them sleep.

So why is it so hard for us to hit the hay, sleep well and wake up feeling refreshed? There’s no doubt that stress plays an important role in sleeping difficulties, but I also believe that our modern way of life has caused us to develop some bad habits that can make getting a good night’s sleep seem like a distant dream.

We could all do with changing our bedtime habits and giving ourselves the restful sleep our bodies and minds crave! Here are a few tips to do just that:

1. Get enough.

While you may think you function ok with just five or six hours sleep, the truth is, it's not enough. Sleep cycles occur in four-hour patterns; brain waves gradually slow to a deep, restful state around the two-hour mark, then slowly speed up again to a lighter dream-filled sleep at four hours before repeating the whole cycle again.

When we wake up after six hours, we're actually forcing our brain out of a deep sleep state rapidly and shortening that rejuvenating deeper phase essential for repairing our bodies and minds. If we get eight hours, we wake up at the end of two complete cycles and our brains are already naturally at the faster phase between sleeping and waking, enabling us to start the day feeling refreshed and energized.


How Yoga & 12-Step Recovery Saved My Life

Hello, my name is Nikki. I am a recovering alcoholic, addict, the survivor of childhood and adult sexual trauma, co-dependent, survivor of domestic violence, a recovering compulsive spender, and a love addict.

And today, because of the wisdom and practices of yoga, along with the tools of 12-step programs, I can say those things with as much gratitude and grace as I also say that I am a yoga and somatic therapist, an M.B.A graduate with honors, the founder of two successful businesses, a mother, and a grandmother. All of these experiences are a part of who I am.

Today, I can truthfully say that I hold it all equally divine. 

Free from the guilt and shame that once bound me, I can tell you that today I am an integrated whole. It’s my experience, strength and hope through addiction and relapse, four marriages, prostitution, domestic violence, jail, institutions, and the deaths of not only unique and brilliant souls who I've had the privilege to know, but also the death and resurrection of my own soul, that I offer this story with the hope that somehow, it brings insight into yours.

There are situations and people in our lives that occur as absolute muthaf$#ka’s — at least at first. Some of mine have been some of the aforementioned things: domestic violence, prostitution, addiction and relapse, divorce, death and of course a couple of ex-husbands. 

Here is the gist of it all: I started using drugs and alcohol when I was 14 years old and followed them down the road to hell until I was 34. 

I was literally the poster child for an “at-risk” life, with all the social and psychological “perks” that it brings. 

In 1987, through the help of an amazing friend and the support of some people who love me, I found a treatment center that introduced me to the 12-step program — and it saved my life. 

During my first eight years of chemical-free living, I completed my BS degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and my MBA graduating Delta Cum Laude. I moved from Indianapolis to Boston, co-founded a software company, and co-authored a meta data integration patent. 

And then... After eight years of living drug and alcohol free, living the life I that I'd dreamed of, I relapsed....hard.

After another hell ride, I somehow stumbled back into the 12-step program. It was at this point that I was re-introduced to yoga. (I had started yoga back in the 70s, but men, money, and drugs became more interesting...) 

Through the physical practice, I began to experience a deep reconnection to my body. I started to perceive yoga as the way out of addiction, and made it the basis of my recovery, leaving the 12-step program behind. 

I stayed clean that way for four years during which time I moved from Boston to Chicago and then back to Indianapolis and then...I relapsed again. 



The Major Rule for Eating Fruit


There's no doubt that eating fruit is important to our overall health and well being. Fruit is healthy for you, we all know that, but, it's good to know that eating it should follow some general guidelines to fully benefit our health. It's just not as simple as putting it into our mouths whenever we feel like it. Learn about the proper ways to eat fruit and your whole body will thank you with less digestive problems and tons more energy.
Incorporating fruit into our diet, the proper way, gives our digestive system more powerful benefits through vitamin intake and improved digestion. Looking at the nutrition of fruit, most fruits are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and folate and so much more. Their nutrients help guard against disease, lower rates of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. However, eating fruit carelessly without any nutritional knowledge could bring on more problems to our health than benefits. Here is the major rule about eating fruit:
Fruit should be eaten alone or with other fruit on an empty stomach.
This is because when fruit is eaten, the digestive process works very quickly and our body uses different enzymes to digest the fruit. The simple sugars contained in fruit need time to be completely absorbed by your body. When fruits are eaten alone, your stomach can more easily process all of the nutrients, fibre and the simple sugars contained in the fruit. This is the optimal 'proper way' to benefit from the fruit you eat. If you eat fruit close to a meal, especially right after a larger meal and combine with other foods, it's held in the stomach too long along with other foods and will rot and ferment in the gut. If you experience indigestion, heartburn, burping and and other digestive discomforts and you blame on the meal - it could be the combination of the food, the fermentation with fruit that causes your upset stomach. If left uncontrolled it could lead to other health problems that stem from the digestive tract.
Applying this rule is very simple. We eat approximately 3 large meals a day, so space out your fruit servings in between. If this means you need to glance at the clock occasionally and calculate when you could eat the apple you brought along with you, then you do that. And aim to have it about 1 hour before a meal, or 2 hours after your meal. For heavier meals, like pasta or burgers, you need to let that food digest for even longer before you add fruit with all its acid into your stomach, about 3-4 hours. If you've just had a mixed green salad for lunch, same rules apply but for a much shorter time, about 1.5 hours.
The best time to eat a bounty of fruit is either first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, or as a mid-morning snack (which I prefer) - in between breakfast and lunch. It's a good idea, to just eat more fruit at one time, whether it's fruit salad, an apple or a fruit smoothie. (3-4 servings of fruit is a proper daily requirement, that's 2 1/2 - 2 cups of fruit). If you feel very hungry after your fruit servings, pay attention to what you've had for breakfast and maybe your meal planning needs to be adjusted. You should be able to wait it out about 1-2 hours with success. That will ensure all the fruit is processed and gone into your body to do what it's supposed to do.
Definitely avoid eating fruit close to bedtime as there's plenty of sugar in fruit to spike up your energy and keep you up when you need your sleep.
Smoothie lovers! It is fine to consume nut milk or coconut milk with fruit, but in small amounts and not every time. Therefore, nut butters, nut milk, or non-dairy yogourt (such as soy) will not strain the digestive system too much. And adding a single serving of a low-glycemic fruit, such as an apple to your green smoothie will be fine and will not create a lot of problems for you as long as you keep the fruit serving to a minimum and it too is consumed apart from a larger meal. However, ideally it is best to stick with eating raw fruit alone - or leave alone!
Dried fruit holds the same recommendations. Keep in mind it's also too sweet and too addictive. Limiting portions of the dried fruit you eat is essential - think of a date as a special occasion ;)
If you do eat fruit on an empty stomach, you will gain the proper nutrients that fruit - nature's perfect gift - will offer to your health and wellbeing. You will avoid most digestive problems, feel energized, promote weight loss and you'll look and feel fantastic because your body will be fully absorbing all the vitamins, fiber and healthy carbohydrates that it needs to function in good health.


Oh My! Check out Monique's dramatic weight loss...

The 45 year old comedienne and Oscar winning actress has lost so much weight over the last few years, going from almost 300kg to 215kg. Monique says she didn't have surgery just good ol' exercise. Below is what she said on a radio programme recently.
"I tweet every morning, my workouts, because I want women to see - especially us big women - that you don’t have to let them cut you and suck it out, you don't have to let them staple you up, you don't have to let them give you a pill, you don't have to let them put a band around your organs. If you put the work in, baby, I promise you, it comes off."
"I am the best Mo'Nique I've ever been in my life right now. And I still have a ways to go. But I feel amazing.
See her serious workout photos after the cut...




Nicki Minaj Leaving ‘American Idol’


 Nicki Minaj Leaving American Idol


Nicki is reportedly ‘OK’ with her decision to leave the Fox competition series. Will you miss her?

Well, here’s some news that should surprise… absolutely no one. Though Nicki Minaj has yet to release an official statement, a source close to the “Super Bass” singer tells Us Weekly that she won’t be returning to American Idol as a judge next season.
“It’s safe to say she isn’t coming back to Idol,” the source says. ”She’s OK with it. She had a great time, but was only going to do one season anyway.”
Nicki, 30, will reportedly focus on touring, putting out another album and making good on her endorsements.
If the rumors turn out to be true — which, let’s face it, they will — Nicki will join fellow judge Randy Jackson on his way out of the Idol family. He released the following statement, announcing his departure:
Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” he told Us in a statement on May 9. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It’s been a life changing opportunity, but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures.

Nicki Says Working On ‘Idol’ Has Been ‘A Dream’

During a visit to the American Idol set last month, HollywoodLife.com asked Nicki if she was returning for another season, and her answer was dodgy — to say the least:
I think people would rather be surprised. I like to save the mystery and the drama. I never give that away, but you know what? I always say this, and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, that just the people behind the scenes at Idol have been just like a dream to work with and I really, really honestly mean that.
What say you, HollywoodLifers? If Nicki ends up quitting American Idol, will you miss her? Drop a comment with your thoughts on her potential departure!

Nollywood actress Camilla denies witchcraft confession at T.B Joshua's Church

Nollywood actress Camilla denies witchcraft confession at T.B Joshua's Church

Nollywood actress Camilla denies witchcraft confession at T.B Joshua's Church


An associate of the actress explained the situation on her behalf. On Sunday April 28th, the actress appeared on T.B Joshua's televised deliverance programme on Emmanuel TV, but contrary to earlier
reports that she confessed to being a witch, her associate says she never did.

She went for deliverance because she felt that an evil force was making life difficult for her.
Her associate explains:
"Camilla never confessed to being a witch. There was an evil spirit that possessed her and it was the evil spirit that spoke through her.
That does not make her a witch. You all should go spiritual and see all the things that go on around you. She took herself to church. Witches don't take themselves to church for deliverance.
Witches don't operate that way.
The evil spirit said, not Camilla said, so please let's understand this before we start calling her a witch.
Camilla returned to the church the following week to say she has been delivered 'from every bondage of Satan in her life' and her visit to the church had totally tranformed her life. Good for her!


10 Foods That Clean Your Facial Skin






Girl with Clean Facial Skin 


Everyone wants clean, healthy, and great looking skin. Although moisturizers are great, as are certain facial products you can use at home, and different makeup products you can purchase, there are also several foods that will help clear your skin, and give you that young, glowing look you are in search of. With several different ingredients, healthy oils, and essential nutrients, these are 10 Food That cleans your facial skin, and will give you that young, healthy glow, and the all natural skin appearance you are looking for.
1. Avocados – Not only are they used in many facial products, but the skin as well as the fruit of the avocado are exceptionally high in Vitamin B. Niacin (b-3), is very important to smooth, healthy skin, and can help with the appearance of irritated, red, or puffy skin. If you choose this fruit, you can either consume it in a salad, in a smoothie, or on its own; or, you can choose to use the fruit as a facial rub, with other natural ingredients, to help with the skin’s overall appearance.
2. Berries – Vitamin C is another essential for healthy skin, and berries have it. From strawberries to blackberries, the vitamins will work to help build collagen fibers, and provide younger looking skin. Antioxidants are also very high in the berries you consume, and these are essential to helping with inflammation. Whether you consume smoothies on a regular basis, or just eat a few strawberries each day, they are great resources for healthier looking skin.
3. Cottage Cheese – Selenium and Vitamin E which are found in this food, help fight free radicals, as well as provide higher antioxidant counts for healthier looking skin. Certain reports also claim that cottage cheese can help prevent certain types of cancers, if eaten as part of a healthy diet plan.

Almonds are good for healthy skin
4. Almonds (nuts) – Fatty acids found in these foods help maintain the cell membrane, and help remove harmful toxins from the body. They also help retain water, which gives the skin the plump, healthy look you want over your face and body. Plus, the healthy oils and fats in nuts are great for overall heart health, and maintaining a healthy weight, which is something everyone wants to do.
5. Potatoes – A baked potato can provide a high amount of copper the body needs, for a healthy glow. The high zinc and Vitamin C count also aid in creating more elastin in the skin, providing young, healthy, and vibrant looking skin, at all times of the day.
6. Healthy whole grains – Although grains that are low on the glycemic index cause a spike in blood sugars, whole grains are on the high end of the spectrum, meaning they are also going to help in keeping the young looking, healthy appearance you want, when you are considering skin care, and the best looking skin possible. You do have to make sure they are high in fiber (look for foods listed high by the Whole Grain Council), for the best results, and for the most benefits to your skin.
7. Flax seed – If you do not love fish, or other foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, flax seed oil is the perfect solution for you. The high omega-3 count is going to help with hydrating the body, diluting sebum levels, unclogging pores, and helping prevent and fight acne. The healthy oils found in this flax seed oil, will give the skin the natural glow, and will provide you with the health benefits you need, for young, healthy skin.
 Mango is good for facial skin

8. Yogurt – High in protein, yogurt is going to help create firmer, more elastic looking skin. Greek yogurt is even more beneficial, as it contains more than two times the amount of protein, and is high in fiber, as regular blends of yogurt that you would consume. As an added benefit, there are several great flavors, and you can go with plain if you add some berries, or honey, for a little more flavor.
9. Pepper – With green, yellow, orange, and red, not only are peppers fun and colorful on your plate, they can also help with the crow’s feet you experience below your eyes. Carotenoids (antioxidants in these peppers) help with wrinkle prevention, and they can also help to reduce wrinkles, for younger, and for fine and healthy looking skin, if eaten on a regular basis.
10. Mango – Not only is it a delicious fruit, it can also help with the overall look and health of your skin. Mango contains more than 80% of the Vitamin A you need to consume during the course of the day, and it can help maintain the skin, and overall appearance of it. The high levels of antioxidants also help fight off free radicals, meaning you are not going to notice premature, or aging skin, at a younger age than you would hope to. Plus, it is low in calories, and it is a great fruit to add to your diet regime.

Of course there are several other foods that you can include in the diet, that are going to help with the appearance of the skin, as well as with your overall health. From fish such as salmon, that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, to walnuts, that have the oil that will help soften the skin, there are several foods that you can choose from, for better, younger looking skin. Depending on your diet, and foods you enjoy, some options are going to be better than others, for certain dieters.
Regardless of the benefits you are looking for, or what kind of appearance you want your skin to have, these 10 Food That cleans your facial skin are not only going to provide a finer, younger appearance, they will also make you feel better. For heart health, as well as for the benefit of younger looking skin, these are 10 of the many great options and foods that you should consider adding to the diet on a regular basis, for the results, and great looking complexion, you seek.



How I was rapéd and defrauded by fake prophet – fashion designer!!!

A 27- year-old man identified as Morufu Garba is currently cooling his heels in police net for defrauding and assaulting a 20 -year- old lady in Ebute-Metta area of Lagos, recently. The incident happened on the 12th of April, 2013 at about 10pm; when the victim identified as Aminat Ajala, a fashion designing apprentice at Ebute-Metta, returned from work; tired and hungry only to discover that there was no food in the house.
She opted to go get some toast bread at a shop not too far from her 91, Freeman street residence, where she and her siblings live with their maternal grand mother, after the untimely death of their biological mother.
Little did she know that Morufu Garba, a notorious fraudster was lurking somewhere in the neighbourhood, looking for an opportunity to play a fast one on unsuspecting ladies, of which she soon became a victim.
Aminat Ajala told Crime Alert that she had walked few metres from her residence when she noticed that someone tapped her shoulders from behind; she turned to see a young man, walking close to her. He politely requested to have some chat with her, a request she granted.
From that moment on, she alleged she was not in control of actions that ensued; as Morufu, told her he is a prophet with a special message for her. He further told her that it was revealed to him that she will be dead the very next day if certain sacrifice was not carried out; to this he demanded that she provide the money by all means to enable him cancel the death spell hanging around her.
Afraid and under the influence of some power beyond her control, Aminat thought of ways to generate the money, as she had nothing on herself. She then revealed to Morufu that she is just an apprentice and has no money to that effect, he asked her if she knew any other means to raise the money, perhaps through her parents, or siblings, but warned her not to disclose the information to any one else.
At that suggestion, she told him her grand Ma, who owns a buka on the street, has some money stuck in a refrigerator somewhere in her shop, that she also knows where the key is kept. He escorted her back to her residence to get the key, after she succeeded with that, she led him to the shop, and opened it.
They opened the door and went straight to the refrigerator, she tried opening it, but encountered some difficulties as the padlock used in locking it could not open. Morufu went out side, found an axe placed at a corner near the shop and used it to forcefully open the refrigerator and took over N80,000 kept t
here.
He then took her to meet another victim of his, a 22- year- old hair dressing apprentice identified as Ruka, who lives on the neighboring Glover street at Ebute-Metta, he claimed he was trying to also help perform some sacrifice to stop her mother from destroying her life. He had charged her N10,000; and she gave him N1,500, as what she had on her then.
They agreed he will get the money over the weekend. After that, he led her to the venue where he was to perform the sacrifice, some where in Makoko area of Lagos. On getting there, he took her to a one room apartment, spread a mat on the floor and asked her to take off her clothes and lie on the mat.
She obeyed, and all she can recall was that she was rapéd. When he was done with his “sacrifice”, he inserted some objects suspected to be charm into her private part, and abandoned her there. The next day, still under the influence of the charm, the lady managed to gather herself and left the place, but she had no clue where she was. She was later found wandering in Makoko area by one of her neighbours from Freeman street. “He noticed my unusual behavior and suspected that something must have gone wrong somewhere , he brought me home.
Crime Alert also gathered that members of the Ajala household were worried over the unusual disappearance of Aminat from home. It was gathered that after they waited for her to return home with the toast bread to no avail, her grand mother, popularly called Alhaja was worse hit, as she was said to be apprehensive of the thought of what might have happened to her grand-daughter, not after their mother died at a premature age. She had organized a search party, and stayed awake till the next morning when Aminat was brought back by the neighbour.
Recovery from the ordeal
After Aminat was brought back home, the case was reported to the Oyingbo police station and she was taken to a clinic for medical check up, which confirmed that she was rapéd and bleeding. Aminat gave her statement after she recovered from the ordeal. But when she took the policemen to the house where she was rapéd, Morufu was no where to be found.
When inquiries were made, neighbours at the place said they don’t know any body with the identity they described.
To affect Morufu’s arrest, the Oyingbo police DPO invited Ruka, whom he was expecting N10,000 from, and tactically asked her to place a call to Garba on the number he gave her, to come get the money at Makoko junction. He swiftly came, and was arrested on the spot and thereafter charged to court. Information from the court disclosed that Morufu Garba has been charged for a similar case in the past.
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Male Organ Inflammation – Five Common Causes of a Swollen Manhood

Male organ inflammation may be characterized by swelling, soreness, burning, itching and/or an unusual discharge. While many men find it difficult to talk to a medical professional about abnormalities of the male organ, it is important to get the right treatment in order to prevent long-term problems.
In order to assist men in understanding the potential causes of manhood inflammation, some of the most common types of male organ infections are described here. Tips for caring for the male organ and maintaining overall reproductive health are also provided.
Common manhood inflammatory conditions
·         Balanitis – This painful inflammatory condition is most common in men who are uncut and affects the head and sheath. Caused by bacteria, it is usually characterized by swelling, pain, burning or itching, severe discomfort during intimacy, and a whitish or yellow discharge. Balanitis can typically be prevented by keeping the area clean and dry, especially underneath the sheath.
·         Trauma/Injury – Manhood injury such as rupture of the male organ tissue due to forceful bending, impact against a partner’s pelvic bone, or even zipper trauma can lead to swelling and pain. A manhood fracture can cause long-term damage if it is not treated, so it is important to seek immediate medical assistance if a rupture occurs.
·         Latex sensitivities or allergies – Men who are allergic to latex may experience symptoms such as itching, burning, swelling and soreness. Men with more serious allergies may even encounter breathing problems if exposed to the substance. Individuals who have had adverse reactions should avoid latex barrier protection; even those who have previously had no problem may develop a latex sensitivity over time.
·         Partner-transmitted infection – Numerous partner-transmitted infections can cause swelling, itching, burning, soreness and whitish or yellow discharge. Some communicable diseases, such as HSV, are also characterized by blisters or sores on the skin. All men who are intimately active should be tested regularly, and any symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor to ensure prompt treatment and prevent spreading of the disease.
·         Dry self-stimulation/feminine dryness – Aggressive self-stimulation without a personal lubricant or intimacy with a partner who is experiencing dryness can stress the skin, causing microscopic lacerations, soreness, redness and swelling. Using a water-based lube and keeping the skin well-moisturized between sessions is recommended to alleviate this issue.


Sore Male Organ Woes: Banish Common Manhood Ailments

There are many everyday ailments that can befall a male organ. It is a part of a man’s body — just like any other — and is just as susceptible to minor irritations, pain, redness and other issues.  Unlike other body parts, the health and wellness of the male organ plays a vital role in a man’s reproductive health, making it especially important to keep it in peak physical condition. Vitamin B5 is one vitamin that has male organ-specific health properties, making it an important key to promoting male organ health. The following sections explain more about vitamin B5 and how to banish sore male organ problems with this restorative vitamin.

Soothes Skin Irritation:  It is not uncommon for the skin of the male organ to become red, chafed and even itchy.  Whether dry skin is the culprit, or uncomfortable or too tight clothing is causing chafing, or even an overly assertive tryst in the bedroom led to the problem, an irritated manhood is not a happy manhood. Vitamin B5 helps sooth itching and irritation by nourishing and repairing damaged or cracked skin.

Improves Circulation: Vitamin B5 has a major role in promoting proper circulation; it also helps to maintain the health of the blood vessels and can actually stimulate blood flow. This is particularly important for the functioning of the male organ, as circulation is absolutely necessary to encourage the nice, strong firmness that all men desire.

Boost Male Organ Health: Many people have heard of taking vitamin B5 when they have a cold or are battling the flu; this is because B5 boosts the body’s immune response.  B5 helps fight infection and disease all across the body, including male organ specific ailments such as thrush or jock itch. Vitamin B5 helps keep bacteria — which love to grow in moist warm places such as the pelvic area — from leading to an infection that can cause pain, irritation and soreness of the male organ – conditions which, when left untreated, can even be passed on to intimate partners.

Enhance the Health of the Skin: Women have known vitamin B5 to be the secret to healthy, glowing skin for years due to the moisturizing properties it contains. The skin on the male organ is susceptible to sagging, wrinkling and otherwise aging, just like the rest of the body. Vitamin B5 can help keep the skin of the male organ looking youthful and feeling smooth and supple.

Improve Male organ Sensations: Loss of or reduction in male organ sensation is an unfortunately common occurrence, and it is one that can even happen to young men. The male organ skin is very delicate compared to other areas of the body; however, over time, rough clothing, vigorous or frequent coupling and manual stroking can all cause the skin to toughen up. In some cases, this friction can cause reduce sensitivity of the male organ due to damage of the nerve endings which may make intimacy less pleasurable, or take more stimulation to reach the height of pleasure. Luckily, vitamin B5 can stimulate the growth and development of new cells while preventing further damage to the nerve endings and possibly reversing existing damage.

Where to Get Vitamin B5
While a well-balanced diet will provide much of the vitamin B5 a person needs, to enjoy the full benefits of the vitamin, additional supplements may be beneficial.  Even a daily multivitamin or B5 supplement in medicine form may not supply enough of the vital nutrient, as it may not be fully absorbed through the digestive tract. To really target the male organ, and make the most of the vitamin, a male organ vitamin formula is the best course of action (most professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil). A male organ vitamin formula is applied directly on the skin of the male organ for maximum absorption, directly where it is needed most.  Men should choose an all-natural variety that is formulated specifically for the male organ and has other important vitamins and minerals included. When added to the daily grooming regimen, male organ oil can help revitalize the skin and keep the male organ healthy and functioning at the highest capacity possible.

Understanding and Overcoming Manhood Shrinkage

While most men are not comfortable talking to their doctor about problems related to the manhood, failure to deal with problems related to male organ appearance and function can significantly impair a man’s quality of life. Issues such as male organ atrophy and loss of function can affect a man’s self-esteem, as well as causing problems such as depression and anxiety.
By understanding the potential problems that may develop, men can tackle issues like these head-on, significantly improving male function and appearance and boosting their overall well-being.

What is male organ atrophy?
The manhood often changes in size and shape due to environmental factors such as heat and cold, not to mention stimulation. These changes are normal and do not affect the overall size of the manhood. In addition, the accumulation or redistribution of body fat can make the manhood appear smaller than normal, although there may be no change in its actual size.
On the other hand, male organ atrophy refers to actual reduction of manhood tissue; atrophy of the manhood may also affect its ability to function normally. Atrophy is generally a condition of older age; men over the age of 60 are more likely to experience shrinkage. However, in certain cases, younger men may also notice a long-term change in the size and shape of their manhood.

What causes manhood shrinkage?
Male organ atrophy may be caused by a number of factors:
• Reduced blood flow – A reduction in blood flow to the male organ tissue can eventually cause a reduction in size. Health problems such as atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and even poor circulation caused by tight clothing or excessive body weight can deprive the manhood of the blood it needs to nourish the male organ tissue. Men with circulatory problems may also experience a loss of male function, as the blood that is needed to flood the male organ chambers is not adequate.
• Low male hormone – Men who have significantly reduced male hormone levels may have accompanying shrinkage of the manhood; when low male hormone is to blame, men also may notice a reduction in size of the reproductive sack. Male hormone levels may drop as a result of aging, as well as systemic disease and chemotherapy or radiation therapy, particularly when used for treating prostate cancer.
• Connective tissue problems – Problems such as Peyronie’s disease which affect the connective tissue of the manhood may cause an overall loss in size, as well as extreme bending or curving of the manhood and loss of male function.
Treating male organ tissue loss
Treating loss of manhood size depends on the underlying cause; men who are experiencing tissue loss are urged to talk to their doctors in order to get to the source of the problem. In the case of reduced blood flow, lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating healthy, and taking medications for cardiovascular disease may help to restore depleted tissue. Men with low male hormone may opt for hormone therapy, although there are considerable side effects that should be weighed in this case. There are also numerous options for treating problems related to the connective tissue. In some cases, men have experienced considerable improvement from treatment with vitamin E, while in others, surgical repair or implants may be recommended.

Nourishing the manhood from the outside in
Along with any medical procedures and/or lifestyle changes suggested for dealing with male organ atrophy, a male organ nutrient creme (most health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil) may provide additional benefits. Applying a nourishing vitamin formula targeting manhood health may help to support healthy tissue growth and regeneration. By including a health cream as part of the daily manhood care regimen, men can receive the full advantages of important nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, D, and B, as well as tissue-building amino acids, antioxidants and moisturizers.

Is She Dissatisfied? How To Make Your Manhood Bigger Without Using Drugs

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There is a way to make your man-hood bigger naturally, without using any pills or pumps.


Taking pills is a very popular man-hood enlargement method, but is it actually effective? Unfortunately, there seems to be a problem with using pills: they don’t work! There is no chemical or natural substance that can make your man-hood bigger. The only thing a pill can do is to increase blood flow for a short period of time, but the results will fade away fast. Other male enhancement methods to avoid are:
  • Pumps: their effect is only temporary and their use can damage the penile tissue or lead to circulation problems.
  • Weight/Hanging: another potentially dangerous technique that can cause penile deformation and permanent impotence.
  • Creams: creams can lead to serious infections, in case they contain dangerous substances.
  • Surgery: it’s very expensive and in case it fails you will end up with a scarred man-hood.
Jelqing: these exercises are probably the best method for male enhancement out there. Before you start, it’s important to take a hot shower or use a wet bath towel as a warm compress. You should find a private spot and get yourself to a semi-erect state. Then make an “OK” sign with your fingers and starting from the base of your anatomy, gently move towards the head. Alternate hands and repeat.This exercise will stimulate growth, because it “breaks down” the cells in the tissue and makes them regrow in greater volume, thus increasing the size of the man-hood. Jelqs are not hard to do, but you need to learn how to force as much blood as you can through the penile chamber, without damaging your member. You can start with 25-50 repetitions per day and gradually increase them. I recommend using some form of lubrication like baby oil. This technique is the cheapest and most effective one and can help you gain 1-4 inches in a few weeks. The results are permanent, even when you stop the workouts. The best way to do the jelq is by following the instructions of a natural male enhancement program that will show you exactly how to perform the exercises, in order to get fast results.
You and you alone can make the decision: – settle for the man-hood size you have now or use a guaranteed, painless and free method to get a long and thick man-hood?