PHOTOS: Check Out Top 10 Hot Nollywood Actresses To Look Out For In 2014

Nollywood, one of the fastest growing entertainment industry in the world is gradually attracting talents from different parts of the world.

Last year, many new faces journeyed into Nollywood and in 2014, they are set to take the industry by storm.

Check out the hottest and top new nollywood actresses that will rock the Nigerian movie industry this year.

Ijeoma Grace Agu

Though, she’s been in Nollywood since 2007, the actress known as Ijeoma Grace Agu finally got her breakthrough after she played the role of Kelechi in a musical entitled, Hoodrush, alongside Gabriel Afolayan winning rave reviews in the process.

Ijeoma, an award recipient from the Theatre Royal Stratford East in the UK has successfully staged her own one-woman show entitled, A Chronicle of Heroines funded by the Bank of Industry, where she plays eight different female characters. Her career started in 2007 when she featured in Fidelis Duker’s soap, Eldorado. Her film credits also include The Choice of Aina, Finding Diamond Jo, and Flower Girl.

The actress has featured in TV soaps like David’s Fall, Catwalk and About to Wed and also in numerous stage productions by Wole Soyinka. She was recently nominated in the Best Rising Star Category at the Nollywood Movies Award 2013 and made her directorial debut in the short film, Bi-Umbilical. Her newest works include Misfit and Kpians.

JUST IN! El-Rufai Voluntary Turns Himself In To SSS (UPDATED+PHOTOS)

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai this morning voluntarily turns himself in at the headquarters of the State Security Services in Abuja.



His action followed the warrant of arrest purportedly obtained by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) to effect the arrest of the former minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

REVEALED: Truth About D'banj And Genevieve's Relationship

Inside sources have confirmed to them that there is no intimate relationship between Nigeria's top entertainer D'Banj and A-list Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji.


And even though they keep hinting at having a relationship in public events like the Nigerian Breweries Plc’s sponsored event tagged, Club Ultimate, these shouldn’t be used as evidence that the celebrities have rekindled their love because it’s all publicity stunt.

The duo get to appear in public seemingly displaying affection for each other, but the source said there was no intimacy.

“D’Banj and ‘Gene’, as Geneveive is fondly called, once dated. They were dating when D’Banj paid Genevieve N2 million to feature her in Fall in Love video, before they parted ways. Since then, they have been best friends,”

D’Banj (32) has been romantically linked with different ladies, notable among them were Jennifer Obayuwana, Ini Edo, Nadia Buari, Sarah Ofili, among others, but the entertainer said he is yet to find the right girl. While Genevieve Nnaji (33) was also said to have had a liaison with top celebrities, including Kunle Coker and others.
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JILTED: Wife Who Gave Husband Her Kidney To Save His Life Wants It Back After He Dumped Her!

41-year-old wife Samantha who saved her husband's life by giving him one of her kidneys now wants it back after he dumped her.



Her husband Andy Lamb was dying of renal kidney failure and was only being kept alive by weekly sessions of dialysis until his wife Samantha persuaded him to take one of hers.

The 41-year-old mother-of-one told the Sunday People.

'He needed a new kidney or he would die. He was on dialysis three times a week. I told Andy he should go through with it. He had children from an earlier relationship and he wanted to be there for them.'

But Samantha says as soon as she went through with the operation she regretted it. She believed her husband was cheating on her - first that he was having an affair with her friend Clare. Samantha confronted her friend, Clare confirmed they were having an affair which Andy totally denied.
The couple tried to save their marriage and Samantha gave her husband one more chance but later discovered he was having sex chats online with women.

Annie Idibia Shares New Pictures Of Herself & Daughters, Isabella & Olivia

Annie Idibia shared photos of her beautiful daughters, Isabella and her new baby, Olivia on her instagram page with caption "she's soooo in love with Olivia n so in love with being a big sista".



Annie Idibia gave birth to a baby girl on the 3rd of January in an Atlanta hospital.

2014 GRAMMY AWARDS: Full List Of Winners + Photos

The 2014 Grammy Awards held on Sunday, January 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the biggest names in pop, country, rap, R&B and rock were there to perform and be recognized for their works in the past year.

Some artists emerged big winners of the night at the 56th Grammy awards, walking home with more than one award.

See full list of winners:

Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis



Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Get Lucky,” Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nyle Rodgers

PHOTOS: Femi Kuti Loses Grammy Award For 4th Time + See What He Had To Say About It

Femi Kuti lost the award for his Grammy category again for the 4th time.



The great Afrobeat musician was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. But the award was won by French group Gipsy Kings and SA male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo in a tie.

Reacting to his loss of the award, this is what he had to say on twitter;

PHOTOS: SEE Former Libyan Dictator, Muammar Gaddafi Gaddafi's Sex Chamber Where He Raped Girls & Boys

Two years after the death of Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, a chamber where he raped girls and boys as young as 14 years old has been discovered. 

Read the sad story below

The full horror of his brutality has been slow to emerge, with many Libyans still fearing retaliation by those who continue to be loyal to their late leader. But it can now be revealed that the most heartbreaking of Gaddafi’s victims include hundreds, possibly thousands of teenage girls who, throughout his 42-year reign, were beaten, raped and forced to become his sex slaves.

HEALTH: "Agbalumo (Udara) Decreases HIV/AIDS Viral Load"

African cherry fruits aka agbalumo (udara in Igbo) is one seasonal fruit which everyone is Nigeria if very familiar with.



The fruit is very much in season now, and Kemi Olunloyo took to instagram to share some vital information about the fruit.

According to her post, consuming 'agbalumo' can decrease HIV/AIDS viral load.
Read posts below;

PHOTOS: Yvonne Nelson Shows Super Hot Body, Nadia Buari Working Out

Two Ghanaian actresses who obviously had a great 2103 and have even dominated the Nigerian movie industry are Yvonne Nelson and Nadia Buari.



As a way of looking good and still having  their fabulous bodies they sure have to work towards it.

Nadia Buari has already started hitting the gym – the fair-skinned hottie says she needs to get her body back in shape for the year. ‘Getting rid of all the junk food from the holidays! ‘, she wrote on Instagram as she posted a photo of herself working out.

PHOTOS: Nollywood Actor, Osita Iheme 'Pawpaw' Looking Dapper

Nollywood star actor, Osita Iheme popularly known as 'Pawpaw' has released new photos of himself looking dapper.



The award winning actor is up with a good start this year as he has been nominated for Best actor in a comedy for 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Awards.

SEE The List Of Men Yvonne Nelson Has Dated

Yvonne Nelson started her movie career from way back and she actually became one of the hottest commodities in the Ghana movie industry until she was banned for her arrogance and her indecent behaviour on set.

She didn’t let that shake her, she moved to Nigeria to pursue her career she was accepted by Nigerians and Nigeria became her second home. Yvonne Nelson is noted for her obsession with social media and also her love for music and the men in music. Her relationships always tend to turn heads and eventually become the talk of the town.

Check out some of the famous men Yvonne Nelson has dated. Some are alleged and mere rumors but as they say, there is a little truth in every rumor. Sit back and relax.

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CRAZY! Why Lottery Winner Flushed Huge Sum Of Money Down The Toilet

Angela Maier from Germany did a very strange thing for the one, who has just won big money in the national lottery.

The 63-year-old woman emptied 5 bottles of champagne a few days after her £330,000 windfall.

After this she drunkenly tore the cash into pieces and flushed it down the toilet. 

Mrs Maier’s win on the German national lottery prompted the care home where her husband died to send her a bill towards his medical expenses, a court heard in her home city of Essen. 

The angered lady destroyed the cash, as she didn't want anyone to take the money from her.

Mrs Maier may have made up the story to avoid paying the bills but it would be difficult to prove, the court heard. 

She agreed to pay £3,300 in compensation to settle the case.
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HEALTH: 6 Benefits Of Eating Potatoes

Potatoes (Solanum Tuberosum) are actually a very healthy food for you, if consumed in the right manner and kept away from deep fryer and extra fat. 

Many people eat potatoes in the form of oily french fries or potato chips and even baked potatoes which are usually mixed with fats such as cheese, butter, and sour cream that makes it a potential contributor to heart attack.

However, if consumed in the right way, the potatoes are a low-calorie and high-fiber product, which offers significant protection against several diseases and keeps the body healthy.

 

Benefits of Potatoes

Weight gain 

Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and less in protein, making it an ideal diet for those who want to increase their body weight. The vitamins contained in potatoes like vitamin C and B-complex are also essential for the proper absorption of this compound.

Digestion 

Since potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, so it is easy to digest and facilitate digestion. This makes them a good diet for patients, babies and those who difficult to digest but require energy.

Skin care

OMG: Rihanna Parties With Jay Z Braless (See PHOTOS)

The Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch went down in LA on Saturday, January 25, 2015 attracting some of Hollywood's favourites.

Jay Z's annual brunch was just one of several events held on the eve of the Grammys.

ROCKING PHOTOS: Funmi Iyanda Surprises Everyone At Afropolitan Vibes

Prolific broadcaster and journalist Funmi Iyanda was spotted at the Afropolitan Vibes, a monthly live music concert held in Lagos and organised by Nigerian-German artist Ade Bantu.




Funmi seemed to be having a great time at the event, which took place on Friday January 24th.

Afropolitan Vibes is an African inspired music live show where music lovers converge to watch contemporary musicians perform mostly original works that are firmly rooted in African musical origin.

See more photos from the occasion after the cut:

(HOT PHOTOS) Battle Of The Curvaceous: Dencia Or Nicki Minaj?

Dencia is sure catching the spot light with her curves.

The Cameroonian singer stepped on the Grammy red carpet last night and some people mistook her for US rapper Nicki Minaj.
















Entertainment Weekly had to do a public announcement letting people know she wasn't Nicki. See that after the cut. Dencia looks fab!

PHOTOS: Check Out Dayo 'D1' Adeneye And Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe Looking Dashing At The Grammys

Top music executives, Dayo Adeneye and Kenny Ogungbe hit the Grammy awards looking like a million bucks.

Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe wore a blazing black suit, while Dayo 'D1' Adeneye opted for a red number. The duo were also spotted hanging out with Kcee and Julius Agwu.

Check out photos below;