I’M NOT A GHANAIAN ACTOR… MAJID MICHEL

Popular Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel, has just created a controversy by not wanting to be described as a Ghanaian actor but an actor from Ghana.
The actor made this hint during the press launch of Kofas Media’s new movie project “Amakye & Dede”.

During the question and answer session of the conference, Majid Michel was asked if there is a funny bone in him, and if there is, how he can make viewers of “Amakye & Dede” laugh when it’s finally out.

In his words, “Well, I am an actor and I believe acting is an act and art is universal… I am not a Ghanaian actor; I am an actor from Ghana. So I was there as an actor and this director said he wants me for a film and I said what is it about and he said this is it.”

But with this which is just a simple understanding of the English language, what could possibly be the difference?

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Photos: KATE HENSHAW REVEALS J.T TOM WEST AS THE MAN BEHIND HER MILLIONS

The Nigerian movie industry has indeed lost great stars who really made the industry what it is especially when it comes to action movies and one of such actor is late J.T Tom West, who was known for movies like Flashback, State of Emergency, Terror and others.

It’s about 10 years now since the actor passed away and many have forgotten about him but one actor who still appreciates the role he played in her life is actress cum politician, Kate Henshaw.

The actress while recalling her encounter with the late actor explained that she wouldn’t be appreciated today if the actor had not given her an opportunity to display her talent after she had attended an audition he called for back in the days.

In her words, “J.T. Tom West....23 years ago, I was nothing but a green horn as they called me back then. I was inquisitive about the audition you invited me to, had no idea of what to expect. After many weeks, I received a note (there were no mobile phones then) that I should come back and read again for a role. I was still unsure of what this was all about. Long story short, Director Ifeanyi Anyafulu chose me to play the Lead role of OMONO in HINTS MAGAZINE's first ever movie, WHEN THE SUN SETS, the rest they say is history.

“I would not be here, who I am, if not for you. God used you. I will never forget you. Carefree, funny, mischievious. Remember those days in Surulere, Golden Mother restaurant? Segun Arinze remember Jokes Apart. Hmm. Time indeed has flown by. Rest in Peace JT. Sleep well in God's bosom. I celebrate you. Today and Always.”

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Adele warns Donald Trump to stop using her song for campaigns

Adele is telling Donald Trump hello hell-no!

The British singer’s rep says, “Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning.” Unfortunately, Trump often uses ‘Rolling In The Deep’ and ‘Skyfall’ to pump up his supporters at events.

Sources say Trump is a fan of Adele’s, and even attended her Radio City Music Hall concert in November. It’s unclear, however, whether the Republican candidate has licensed Adele’s music or not.Reports say the billionaire-turned-politician has blasted Adele’s lyrics, “We could have had it all” from ‘Rolling In The Deep.’ The GOP presidential frontrunner, who’s running on a platform of “Make America Great Again,” has also played the line from ‘Skyfall,’ “When it crumbles, we will stand tall, face it all together.”

This is not the first time Trump has hit a bad note with a musician over using an artist’s songs. Back in October, Steven Tyler’s lawyer’s fired off a cease and desist letter to Trump to get him to stop playing ‘Dream On’ at campaign stops. Trump, however, was legally allowed to use Tyler’s song, having bought the rights needed to play ‘Dream On’ at public assemblies.

Even Tyler’s lawyer later acknowledged, “The Trump organization obtained public performance licenses from both ASCAP and BMI which cannot decline a public performance license even when a songwriter may not approve of the use.” In the end, though, Trump stopped playing the track out of friendship to his longtime pal Tyle

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Basket Mouth Signs Endorsement deal with Sweedish Company, Rebtel

Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth is on a rampage of endorsements.

The star has signed another endorsement to become the face of Sweden based communication company, Rebtel.

Rebtel is a Swedish VoIP company founded in 2006 by Hjalmar Winbladh and Jonas Lindroth. Its services include international calling, messaging and mobile money delivered in apps for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone. – Wikipedia.He flew in to Sweden a few weeks ago to finalise the deal.

For Basketmouth, this deal follows a recent signing of the same complexion with Malta Guiness.

At this point, the star comedian is on nothing but a row.

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Celeb Gossip!!! Soundsultan Acquires Rolls Royce Phantom

Yesterday (February 3) Nigerian singer Sound Sultan, 39, shared a photo of him leaning on a Rolls Royce phantom on his Instagram.

Sound Sultan who can be considered as a veteran act in Nigeria captioned the photo “Thank you God for my new …………………………………watch .lol”

While many sites are reporting that Sound Sultan is now the proud owner of a Rolls Royce Phantom there is no evidence to suggest that he has one.

Judging from the caption maybe Sound Sultan was teasing his fans. The singer is not known to show off his cars.

However there is a first time for everything.

Sound Sultan is part of the cast of the upcoming third edition of ‘Love is…The Musical.’

The veteran music star will be playing the role of a friend to lead character, Juliet in the musical play set to hold 5th of February at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Breaking!!! P Diddy Killed Tupac- 50cent

Rapper, 50 Cent, is known for his tenacity in picking fights but has chosen a big fight this time as he has called out P. Diddy over the allegations that he had Tupac Shakur murdered.

50 who has always been forward with his fights, took to instagram to share a screen grab of the reports alleging that Diddy had paid Duane Keith $1m to kill 2Pac.

“LMAO SO PUFFY WIT THE SHIT HUN ? SEE YOU GOTTA WATCH THESE PUNKS, SCARY ASS NI66AS A TRY YOU. #nopuffyjuice he killed Tupac lol.”The father-of-one shared the photo of the New York Daily News report, commenting:

50 later shared a video of himself on a call, talking to someone, shouting that he had warned that no one trusts anyway, and that Diddy had killed Tupac

He commented saying:

“Damn Fool you killed my favorite Rapper? Fuk you puffy. #nopuffyjuice”.

Although there has been no concrete proof to these allegations, we can’t help but wonder if Diddy really did kill Tupac.

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Breaking!!! Rugged Man writes open letter to 9ice- Your Apology is too late

Nigerian rap veteran Ruggedman, 39, has written an open letter to 9ice, bloggers and journalists concerning the 6-year-old rumour that he slept with Toni Payne (9ice’s wife in 2010).
In the open letter Ruggedman said 9ice’s apology came late but he still accepts it nonetheless.

You can read his open letter below;

“In 2010 9ice released a song that made a lot of people wrongfully drag me into a terrible situation. People who misconstrued the song and it created a rumour .
A terrible false rumour that was fueled by journalists and bloggers who were only after hits on their sites. Bloggers and journalists who did not care to investigate and confirm a rumour, but chose to print and post it anyways not caring who got hurt in the process.
I remember pleading my innocence and that of Toni Payne’s but social media people being who and how they are,chose not to listen.
I remember calling 9ice on the phone CIA style to talk to him about it and he was clearly heard admitting the song was not about myself or Toni Payne, but social media people being who and how they are, chose not to listen.
I remember asking 9ice to publicly clear the air on the terrible rumour, but was shocked when my friend said he would not because he was busy and didn’t have time for such. Again nobody wondered why.
Fast forward 2016. Six years later and I was surprised when I heard that 9ice has finally come out to say I never slept with his wife and the song was not about me and even apologised on top. That he has finally come out to say the truth about the issue that cast a negative shadow over my head and that of his ex wife for six years.

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