Actress Omoni Oboli Morns Deji Falae's On His Birthday

Death have not been so fair to the plane crash victims of few days ago as yesterday, 9th October was the 43rd birthday of Deji Falae's, Ondo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and son of Olu Falae, had he not been on the ill-fated plane crash.

Popular Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli yesterday took to her twitter page to mourn him. It was in the indeed a heartfelt message that caught the attention of other sympathizers who couldn’t help but reply with comments, consoling the actress as well as families of the deceased.

Her message reads:

“Death took you Deji, a few days to your birthday. God knows best. Father you are worthy of our praise. Happy Birthday! RIP! Forever in our hearts.

In another tweet the actress said, “Happy birthday Deji, you would have been a year older today. We remember you dear friend. RIP! What a pathetic event...other sympathizers also felt the pain she must be feeling.

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Nigeria wins right to host Africa Music Awards

Following months of intensive deliberations, Nigeria has eventually won the rights to host the Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
This decision was reached by the International Committee of AFRIMA in a meeting held on, Saturday October 5, 2013 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
According to AFRIMA’s Brand Communication and Sponsorship Director, Matlou Tsotetsi who addressed journalists at a press conference held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos, Nigeria was selected to host the pan- African music award, beating four other countries- Gabon, South Africa, Namibia and Kenya- because of the booming business of music in the country and its growing entertainment and event – hosting infrastructure.
‘We took a lot of factors into consideration before Nigeria was eventually considered and nominated just like we did last year in Namibia before we arrived at the last five countries’, she told journalists.
Nigeria will host the music awards for the next three years, while countries bidding to host after Nigeria will be announced in 2015.
The award ceremony which will be preceded by a two-day Pan African Music Summit will come up on Saturday, October 25, 2014 and will be broadcast live to 84 countries on 109 television stations across the world in the English and French languages.

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‘I’m alive and okay’ – Olu Jacobs dispels death rumours

Contrary to news hovering on social media networks, veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is still living strong and healthy.

Speaking to Nigerian Entertainment Today, Olu Jacobs laughed as he dispelled the rumour ‘I am not dead. I am alive and okay’, he told our  reporter.

Born in 1942, the actor has starred in several British television series and international films, also featuring in over 120 Nollywood movies. In 2007, he won the African Movie Academy Award for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’

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