Welcome to Mercy Johnson Blog: April 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

PHOTOS: Top Hilarious Pictures Of Fashion Models Falling On The Runway

Model Trips and Tumbles... Lets face it no job is easy. The pictures are sad to imagine but funny at the same time.

Zion is 2face Idibia's third child and his second with first baby mama, Sunmbo Ajaba. Happy birthday!

NBA's Michael Jordan Marries Ex-Model Over Weekend

Michael Jordan got married over the weekend, with Tiger Woods, Spike Lee and Patrick Ewing among those attending the NBA Hall of Famer's wedding in Palm Beach, Fla.

“If Madrid Beat Dortmund And Qualify, I Will Let My Girlfriend Sleep With Them” – Balotelli

Mario Balotelli might have condemned himself to the doghouse with girlfriend Fanny Neguesha after he reportedly made a bizarre comment about the Belgian model ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
The former Manchester City striker is apparently so confident that Dortmund will qualify for the Champions League final, he is claimed to have said that he would allow the Spanish side’s squad to sleep with his

“Offering time, blessing time!” So goes the chorus from members of the congregation whenever it’s time to give offering in most churches.
To most Christians, the offering time is, indeed, a time of immense financial blessing. But recently, the offering time turned into a moment of hot curses in a Lagos church when an already used condom, dripping with semen, was discovered inside the offering box after the Sunday service.

According to an anonymous insider who claims he has lived with Daniel and Doris Ademinokan for years, the split between the couple was ignited by boring sex life.
The man who simply identified himself as JMK said Doris didn’t take her romance with Daniel seriously and her ignorance of what her ex-hubby wanted sexually ended the relationship.

For star of Secret Mission, Mary Data Uranta, her first foray into Nollywood was unpalatable. When she started out as a green horn, it was not easy finding her feet in the industry because most times she ended up with people who were only interested in taking her to bed rather than exploiting her talent.

Be Best Among Equals - Actress, Stephanie Okereke

Popular Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke, on Sunday urged her colleagues to be the best among equals in their professional output.

Okereke in Lagos said that stakeholders need not lag behind now that Nollywood had became a household name in the world.

No N8,000 Aso Ebi, No IV For My Wedding- Comedienne, Princess

It has been reliably gathered from close family sources to comedienne, Princess, that she has given a stern warning that whoever does not buy her N8,000 worth 'aso-ebi' should not get an IV for her May 8, wedding, nigeriafilms can authoritatively confirm that.

Residents Of Nigerian Village In Taraba State Don't Wear Clothes - Photos

This may look like a screen shot from the popular movie 'The gods must be crazy' but hey!! this is real and yeah, they literally still live in the stone age. Poverty and diseases ravage their land, like locusts. A good number of them still dress in the manner of, the Biblical Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden -- stark

Wizkid Signs Legendury Beatz To Star Boy Entertainment

Wizzy is putting together a strong production unit for his Star Boy label.
The Nigerian Pop has announced the signing of Lagos based music production duo Mutay and Zei better known as Legendury Beatz.
‘It’s Official!!… @Mutay_Legendury and @zei_legendury Legendury Beats now on StarBoyEnt!!!…we growing!!!…#RICH!!…yaaaaga!!‘, Wizkid tweeted on April 26.

Discordant voices among members of the Nigerian film industry called Nollywood have assumed a fresh dimension. From opposition disparaging to exchange of unpleasant electronic messages, some members of the industry, who are not in the three billion naira grant committee set up by the Federal Ministry of Finance, are already biting their fingers to signify bitter threats.

Lagos was agog on Sunday, April 14, 2013, when Encomium, the magazine and events company, staged the 4th edition of The Black & White Ball. Held at Ruby Gardens on Klm 11, Lekki Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos, the high octane event incorporating the Elegance and Style Awards and showcasing jaw-dropping

The case of a very sad murder that took place months ago at Victoria Station in London is now over with 4 Nigerian teenagers sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Sofyen Belamouadden.

According to the The Daily Mail UK, a 15 year old boy was hacked to death by a twenty man gang in London. All members of the Gang have been arrested and charged.

Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme attracted quite an enormous amount of attention at the opening of Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s Rock Cathedral in Lagos. This, however, was not on account of his famous face. Instead,

La Toya Jackson, Michael Jackson's elder sister is convinced that her brother's spirit is haunting his childhood home.

The 56-year-old believes Jacko’s spirit is looking over his children Prince, Paris and Blanket — who live there with his mum Katherine.

The Late Justus Esiri Named Best Actor

Legendary actor, Justus Esiri, was named the posthumous winner in the Best Actor category. Perhaps for the first time in the history of the annual competition, the continent was in agreement to the acting ingenuity of the late thespian. Fans went ecstatic for the choice of Esiri, depicting his popularity across the continent.

Ghana Actress, Jackie Appiah, Denies Affair With Bobby Obodo

The management of Ghanaian star actress, Jackie Appiah, whose marriage was dissolved some months back, has issued a press statement to readdress the issue of her relationship with the Nigerian actor and activist, Michael Bobby Obodo.

After a failed album, Originality, he took a long break from the music scene, only to re-surface with Re-Fazed, an album which opens a new side to the dreadlocks wearing Faze.
But this time, the dreads are gone- here comes the ‘new born’ Faze.
Excerpts
What have you been working on?

"A Celebrity Relationship Lasts Only If..”Iyanya

Kukere Master, Iyanya in an interview shares few things about his relationship status.
What is the relationship between you Yvonne and Tonto now?

Yvonne is my hommie, we are cool people even till now. Tonto is my padi, we are cool.

Stella Damasus, the Nollywood actress and singer was a year older two days ago. We did inform you about what she posted on her blog where she expressed her disappointments and grievances about certain issues and people.

WHO WORE IT BETTER STELLA DAMASCUS OR TOOLZ ONIRU?

OAP Toolz Oniru and actress Stella Damascus were spotted rocking the same dress . Well, Toolz wore hers first to an event in Lagos earlier in the year , while Stella Damascus wore hers recently on her birthday in New York.

If you think all what Nonso Diobi, the handsome Nollywood actor does is just acting, then you must be making a mistake. The reason is because, the popular actor has stated, from his own point of view, why

VIDEO: Iyanya ft Wizkid – Sexy Mama

“Sexy Mama” by Iyanya and Wizkid is quickly becoming one of the hottest songs in Nigeria right now.
It’s no surprise Iyanya and the Triple MG family decided to shoot a video for it. You saw the B-T-S clip last month. Now watch the official video for this smashing tune.

If she could turn back the hands of time, Mercy Aigbe would have reversed her first marriage to her estranged husband, or so she says.
According to Mercy, in a recent interview with Tribune:

Like most Nollywood stars, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha is not given to pretence.
She’s always ready to vibrate and return fire-for-fire. Last Sunday evening was not different.
Smarting from the frustration and exhaustion that greeted everyone after the AMAA awards and the endless wait at the Port-Harcourt International Airport, Chioma boarded the evening flight back to Lagos, determined to cause another stir on board.

Beyonce's A 'Grown Woman' In Paris As She Debuts New Song Live (VIDEO)

Beyonce finally let "Grown Woman" see the light of day. After teasing the lead song off her upcoming album (it's still unclear if it will be an official single) in a Pepsi commercial, the singer performed it live in Paris on Wednesday night.

Banky W (Olubankole Wellington) a.k.a Mr Capable, a.k.a King of the Lagos party is one of Africa’s top R&B act.
He is Chairman of Empire Mates Entertainment E.M.E. Home to top artist like Wizkid, Skales, Shaydee, Niyola and Dj Exclusive.

Tiger Woods Offers Ex-Wife $200 Million To Remarry Him
Ex-wife already has $110 from divorce settlement.
Tiger Woods wants his wife back at any cost. And we mean at any cost.

2face Idibia Featured in the Cover of Bubbles Magazine – PHOTO

You should check this one out!
2face Idibia is in the cover of Bubble Magazine’s latest issue.
What do you think of this creative stuff?

Gang Publicly Assassinate Lagos DJ

The residents of Bank Olemoh Street, Surulere, Lagos, were terrified on Monday when two gunmen shot dead Olamide George, a 25-year-old DJ.
According to eyewitnesses, the assassination was carried out at about 2pm while George was with friends under a tree, popularly known as Abe Igi.
When Punch Metro visited Bank Olemoh Street on Tuesday, police vehicles were seen patrolling the street.

Since Goldie Left the entertainment Industry, Prezzo seems to have forgotten about her so quickly and living large in SA,
Below are some photos of him, Thats his latest Car a sleek black chrylser, and some girls in his bath tub having fun.

Meet the ridiculously good-looking man who was reportedly told to leave Saudi Arabia for being too handsome.
Omar Borkan Al Gala, an actor and photographer from Dubai, was given his marching orders along with a number of other men at a cultural festival earlier this month.

American magazine People have named Gwyneth Paltrow this year's 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'.

However, the 40-year-old actress insists she's just an ordinary mum to her two children Moses and Apple. "Around the house, I'm in jeans and a t-shirt. I don't really wear make up," she says.

Akwa Ibom born actress, Nse Ikpe Etim is pregnant and she is very excited.
Nse Ikpe Etim who got married to her abroad-based high school sweetheart, Clifford Sule few weeks ago told her colleague she is suffering from early pregnancy symptoms.

Dominique Oputa is the last child of the Areafada a.k.a Charly Boy. She currently lives in Atlanta where she's studying Fashion and Design in the University of Arts Institute.
Her dream is to become a famous designer some day. Like her famous dad, Dominique has tattoos and piercings and is very fearless.
In this interview with New Wave Productions, she talks about her life in the US, her father and his influence in her life.

British Nigerian Star Of Law And Order UK, Tayo Elesin Storms Bayelsa For AMAA 2013

Tayo Elesin, the British Nigerian super star who has starred in widely acclaimed television soaps such as Law and Order UK, Holby City [BBC], Doctors [BBC] and many others will be in Nigeria for the critically acclaimed Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) holding in Bayelsa this weekend alongside another renowned British actress

Nollywood actress turned full-time evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi has vowed not to abandon her acting career for a full-time ministerial work.
The actress who was ordained an evangelist a while back did a question and answer section where curious fans ask her several questions.

First Movies International paid actress Chika Ike a whooping N5million to shave her hair in a movie where she will play the lead role.

Nollywood actress, Chika recently posted a Cheque of 5million she was paid to shave her hair in a new movie.

Rihanna has shot down those pregnancy rumours in the only way she knows how - by getting her kit off.
The singer was at the centre of reports she was carrying Chris Brown's baby last week, but has seemingly

We have reports that popular comic actor, Hafiz Oyetoro well known as Saka, has dumped the Dubai telecoms giants, Etisalat.

The multiple award winning actor has now pitched his tent with South Africa's network provider called MTN.

New Nigerian Animation Film To Be Released In December 2014

A new animation film, titled 'Simi Visits Grandma', produced by a Lagos-based animation company Ostudiolabs, is set to be released in December 2014.
The full-length animation film would be based on the story of a young girl named Simi who was born in Lagos to a yuppie parent.

Actress Eucharia Anunobi Steps Up Her Dressing, Says OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY!!! - Photos

Eucharia Anunobi gave us new photos and pleaded that we post them so that everyone can see that since she became an Evangelist she has dropped her old ways and 'old things have passed away' contrary to her

Few hours ago, Tiwa Savage expressed her love for her fiance Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun via microblogging site Twitter.

She has spent the last few days chilling poolside but it was back to work with a bang for Rihanna as she got all made up to perform in Atlanta.
Diamonds singer Rihanna shared a topless snap of her getting made up, only covering her modesty with a white towel.

In a male dominated industry like the Nigerian music industry, first runner-up at the Idol West Africa, Omawumi Megbele, has proven to be a force to be reckoned with.
Some music critics in Nigeria have likened her to the legendary Onyeka Onwenu, who the singer did a duet with recently.

Damilola Adekoya, the popular female rib cracker popularly called Princess has finally tied the knot with her fiance, Ade. They made their union official yesterday, 22 of April at the Federal Registry, Ikoyi Lagos.
Their traditional wedding would hold on the 8th of May, 2013.

For his fourth video, fast rising pop act May D steps up a notch and teams up with UK based director, Moe Musa to bring alive a four-minute version of the popular movie, Django Unchained.
The video, NET gathered, is for his new track, So Many Tinz and he plays the lead character, Django

PHOTO: Waje's Promo Photos From Upcoming Album

Stellar singer-songwriter, Waje will be dropping her debut this May 1st 2013.
While we await more details on one of Africa’s most highly awaited albums “Words Aren’t Just Enough”.

Many Nigerian ladies will end up singles for life because of some or all of the following reasons. It is one person's opinion though, so feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below..
1. Media Exposure
It is so disheartening how a lady will glue her eyes on a mobile phone from morning to night, only to raise it up to focus on television to watch another celebrity entertainment channel. Tell, what else will dominate this