OJB Responds To Juliet Ibrahim Questioning The Cost Of His Kidnet Transplant

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He might be sick but that doesn't stop him from responding to any negative thing said against him, or anything to do with the 16million naira he's been raising for a kidney transplant.

Juliet Ibrahim took to her instagram page to explain that a kidney transplant wouldn't cost more than $50k as opposed to the $100k that was being raised for veteran musician and producer, OJB Jezreel. OJB in an interview with Encomium Magazine however cleared the air on the cost needed and here's what he had to say below.

“The mistake she's making is that it depends on the hospital you are going to in India. She says she runs a foundation, they might give her a rebate.

The procedure itself is $55, 000. When you take out $55, 000, you are left with $45, 000. What about the running cost of the procedure? You don't go to India only to come back and start asking for help again. At least, I need some money to maintain myself for the next one year. So when you factor in all these costs, add air tickets and lodging, you will appreciate what we are talking about.”

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Shakira - Shakira can prove ex-boyfriend lied in lawsuit

Shakira claims she can prove her ex-boyfriend Antonio de la Rua lied in his $250 million lawsuit against her in which he claims he is entitled to a cut of her fortune.

Shakira insists she can prove her ex-boyfriend is lying in his $250 million lawsuit against her.
The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer is being sued by Antonio de la Rua, who claims he was not only her lover but business adviser during their 11-year relationship and is entitled to a cut of her fortune.
However, the Colombian beauty believes she can prove Antonio's allegations are false by providing emails in which he renounced any involvement in her business endeavours.
In the correspondence, submitted to Los Angeles County Superior Court, Antonio allegedly wrote: ''I am not a partner in any of your companies. You are the sole owner of all of them.''
According to TMZ, Shakira says the email is dated to 2011 - a year before her Argentinean ex-boyfriend filed his multi-million dollar lawsuit.
Antonio, who is the son of former Argentine president Fernando de la Rua, is suing Shakira on the basis that they made an oral agreement in 2004 promising him a stake in her fortune.
However, in court documents filed by the 36-year-old star, she claims the couple signed a 'relationship contract' in 2006 in which both parties agreed to ''renounce'' any rights to each other's future earnings.
Antonio alleges he was one of Shakira's business partners, as well as an adviser and strategist in her career, and helped build the ''Shakira brand''.
He also takes credit for talking the songstress into recording her global hit 'Hips Don't Lie' - which she initially ''hated'' - and says he helped put together her $300 million touring deal with Live Nation.
'The Voice' coach continued to work with Antonio in a business capacity following their split in 2010, but ended their working relationship in 2011.
Antonio suspects he was axed due to Shakira's budding relationship with soccer star Gerard Pique, with whom she welcomed her first child, son Milan, in January.

Madonna - Madonna's boyfriend launches own fashion label

Madonna's dancer boyfriend Brahim Zaibat has designed his own fashion line called Defend, which features a gun as the logo.

Madonna's boyfriend has launched a clothing line.
Brahim Zaibat has designed his own fashion line called Defend, featuring drawings of an AK47 rifle as the logo, and the 'Material Girl' singer was recently spotted wearing a hooded jumper in support of her man's controversial new brand.
It has been claimed the dancer is serious about learning more about the industry as he wants to secure a career in fashion when his dancing days are over.
A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Brahim knows dancing jobs won't last forever and wants a successful business and to be taken seriously as a designer.''
The 54-year-old popstar, who also produces her own fashion label Material Girl with her daughter Lourdes Leon, is believed to have funded the brand and has even introduced Brahim to members of the fashion elite.
The insider added: ''Madonna has lots of connections in the fashion world so has introduced him to people like her designer friend Ricardo Tisci.''
Rihanna, Chris Brown and Zachary Quinto have all worn the jumpers in a bid to publicise the new line.
Madonna started dating Brahim in September 2010 after he performed a hip-hop routine at the launch of her clothing range at Macy's in New York.
Meanwhile, the singer recently enlisted Roc Nation signer Rita Ora to become the face of her own clothing label.

Jay Z - Jay-jay Z Loses Permission To Perform On New York Roof Top

Rapper Jay Z has reportedly lost permission to stage a free roof-top concert in New York on Monday (08Jul13) over security fears.
Last week (ends28Jun13), the hip-hop star was allegedly awarded a permit from New York City officials to perform on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan as part of his appearance on U.S. talk show The Late Show with David Letterman.
However, authorities have now reversed their decision due to heightened security concerns surrounding America's Independence Day weekend (04-07Jul13).
A source tells the New York Post, "The mayor's office approved it, and then just like that, it got denied. It's because of the holiday weekend."

Wiz Khalifa - Wiz Khalifa Contributing To Miley Cyrus And Britney Spears' Pop Comebacks

Rapper Wiz Khalifa is helping to give Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears' new albums a hip-hop flavour after recording songs for both pop stars for free.
The Black and Yellow hitmaker has been hitting the studio for a variety of new projects and reveals he's contributed guest verses to the two singers' highly-anticipated comeback releases.
He tells America's Sister 2 Sister magazine, "I'm recording, I'm doing a lot of features... I did a song with Miley Cyrus. I'm on Britney Spears' album... I'm doing a lot of different stuff in the studio."
And Khalifa offered up his services for free - because he only works with musicians he's fans of: "A lot of artists, they do make their money off of features, but I don't really charge people for features because if I do a song with you, that means I f**k with you (I'm a fan) and I see some good coming from the project, so I don't really have to get paid up front. You get royalties on your song when the song sells."

Nelson Mandela - Nelson Mandela's Grandson Charged With Grave Tampering

Nelson Mandela's grandson has been charged with tampering with a grave in an ongoing family feud over the burial sites of three of his relatives.
Mandla Mandela has been accused of relocating the remains of three of the ailing former leader's children from Qunu, South Africa, where the civil rights icon grew up, to Mvezo, where Nelson was born, without seeking permission from his relatives.
As the 94-year-old former president remained hospitalised in critical condition with a lung infection on Tuesday (02Jul13), 16 of his family members won a court order to have the bodies of Makgatho, Thembekile and Makaziwe returned to their original resting places.
During the hearing, Mandla was also formally charged in the alleged 2011 incident.
Eastern Cape police spokesman Mzukisi Fatyela tells Reuters, "We have started our investigation and we will send the case to the senior prosecutor for a decision on whether to prosecute or not."
Makgatho, Mandla's father, passed away from AIDS-related diseases in 2005, while Thembekile was killed in a 1969 car crash and Makaziwe died as an infant in 1948.

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Wizkid Snubs Samini

Samini

Reports available to BEATWAVES indicate that the Nigerian hip-hop star, Wizkid, refused to partner with Samini on stage to perform their hit collaboration, 'Time Bomb', at the recent 'Ghana Meets Naija' concert.
Ghanagist.com reported that Wizkid and his team refused the arrangement made by organizers because of a beef between Samini and R2Bees, who were away in Los Angeles for the 2013 BET Awards.
Although much is not known of the so-called beef between R2Bees and Samini, the report suggested that it had boiled over to the point that Bola Ray, the organizer of the show had to intervene and try to get Wizkid to perform with Samini at the concert.
'Bola Ray even went back stage to talk to Wizkid and his manager about it but they refused to perform with Samini,' a source said.
Meanwhile, the music video for R2Bees' 'Slow Down' which featured Wizkid was premiered during the concert.

Final 10 Ready To Battle It Out For Vodafone ICONS, Street Edition

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Ten finalists have made it to Vodafone ICONS street edition. Week by week they will compete in the live episodes and justify why they deserve to win the ultimate prize package valued at GHC 250,000. Unlike previous years where contestants performed in groups, this year's ICONS will put up solo performances.
The prize package include a brand new Kia Sportage, Samsung products and a recording contract with one of the world's biggest record label, Universal Records. Industry giants on this label include Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Ashanti just to mention a few.
Head of Brands and Corporate Communications, Carmen Bruce-Annan said 'We are offering the biggest prize package ever in the history of reality and talent shows in Ghana, our ICON will have the opportunity to work with a global brand like Universal Records. This year we have some very talented aspiring individuals this year so it will be highly competitive. '.
Thousands showed up for the auditions in Koforidua, Kumasi, Swedru, Cape Coast, Takoradi and Tamale. Their numbers were cut down to 150 and further reduced to 40 and then 16 who made it to the Boot Camp. 10 eventually made it and will be performing week by week. The public can either vote to keep their favourites in the competition or vote out contestants who are not pulling their weight.
Vodafone Icons airs on the following networks Metro Tv at 6pm on Sunday, Viasat One at 8pm on Wednesday and GTV at 8pm on Saturday. The first live performance airs this Sunday on Metro TV.

Future Contender – Kokomaster D’Banj photographed with Steve Forbes of Forbes

Yesterday was the official lunch of Ebony Life Tv and there were very big dignitaries in attendance.
During the event, the Kokomaster D’Banj managed to sneak Billionaire Steve Forbes to one secluded area and the both of them took a quick photograph together.
I also bet their was also a little talking between the two businessmen, hopefully D’Banj might appear on the Forbes list soon enough!!!

Old skool + New skool: King Sunny Ade and Wizkid thrill fans at EbonyLifeTV launch

Star-Boy Wizkid seems to have found a new love in old skool music. One of his latest singles “Jaiye Jaiye” featured afro-beat legend Femi  Kuti and now he can’t seem to stop hanging around another veteran Nigerian musician – King Sunny Ade (KSA).
Wizkid was in attendance at the EbonyLiveTV lunch yesterday and he performed alongside the the great King of south western music, King Sunny Ade.

Sisi Eko: Ladies Fashion at the EbonyLiveTV Lunch

The EbonyLiveTV lunch took place in Lagos about 3 days ago on the same day as the BET Awards.
The show was attended by celebrities all over the continent especially Nigerians.
Here are some of the Ladies outfits from the occasion:

Africa’s Next Top Model begins in 5 days – View the audition details

Modelling has become a huge business in Nigeria now, and in anticipation of the forthcoming MBGN event here is another even bigger opportunity for young ladies and even women to grab the chance of a lifetime.
Africa’s Next Top Model (ANTM) is arguably the biggest modelling event to enter the African continent.
To get your forms click here – ANTM Forms.
View the audition dates
Mozambique,Maputo
Venue: The Polana Serena Hotel
Date: Saturday 6th July 2013
Time: 7AM – 7PM
South Africa, Johannesburg
Venue: The Sandton Convention Centre
Date: Tuesday 9th July 2013
Time: 7AM – 7PM
Kenya, Nairobi

Venue: The Kenyatta International Conference Centre
Date: Sunday 14th July 2013
Time: 7AM – 7PM
Ghana, Accra
Venue: The Accra Mall
Date: Saturday 20th July 2013
Time: 7AM – 7PM
Nigeria, Lagos
Venue: The Federal Palace Hotel
Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Time: 7AM – 7PM
South Africa, Cape T0wn
Venue: The Cape Town Convention Center
Date: Thursday 1st August 2013
Time: 7AM – 7PM
More dates and venues to come, stay posted!!!!!

Gents: Men’s Fashion at the EbonyLiveTV Lunch

The EbonyLiveTV lunch took place in Lagos about 3 days ago on the same day as the BET Awards.
The show was attended by celebrities all over the continent especially Nigerians.
Here are some of the Men’s outfits from the occasion:

Gidi Girl: Wizkid and girlfriend Tania Omotayo black on black

I remember when we first heard that these two were in a relationship, people just laughed as we all thought it would be over before we know it. Well i guess we were all wrong because this cute young couple is still riding very strong.
Star-Boy Wizkid shared a photo of him and newly graduated girlfriend Tania as they were set to leave for the MTN Concert which held just a couple of days ago.
They really look good together!!!

Honeymoon Part 2: Sound Sultan and wife take a vacation

Singer Sound Sultan stole his wife away from the usual noise from the kids and took her for a relaxing and also exercising weekend.
The couple spent the weekend at Sunfit Fitness and Spa club in Apapa, Lagos to work out, chill and just be away from the normal hustle in Lagos.
Sound Sultan aka Naija Ninja uploaded the photos of himself and wife Farida living the life.
See more photos below:

Speak Out: Nollywood star and mother, Mercy Johnson, urges fellow movie stars to ‘live beyond lime-light’

Nollywood actress and mother of  one Mercy Johnson has challenged her fellow Nollywood actors and actresses to live beyond the glits and glamour.
The actress revealed this in an interview with a leading media outfit when she visited the Boys Correctional Centre, Oregun Lagos.

Mercy Johnson also gave out gifts to the boys and talks about new ways to reform young boys and girls; she shows her passion and says she wants to help them build to their maximum capacity and prepare them so they can add value to society.
she said ‘I strongly believe that as stars we should live beyond the euphoria of stardom and the moment. We will not always be here, what happens if you look back and realise you could do a lot to make the world better when you had the spotlight and you didn’t…?’

#BBATheChase: Selly’s mum – ‘My daughter did not have s*x with Nando’

Benedicta Galley, mother of Ghanaian Big Brother housemate Selly, has come out to deny that her daughter ever had s*x with the cute Tanzanian housemate Nando.
Ghanaian beauty Selly came under huge criticism after her and Nando spent the night together and with Nando’s body under blanket for most of the entire night.

To the viewers, me included; it seemed like the duo were doing the dirt business but Benedicta Galley who spoke in an exclusive interview on Peace FM’s ‘Entertainment Review’ has hit back at the viewers saying her only child, Selly was well brought up and would not do such.
‘Everything they do there is under the blanket. Sometimes, you see two people under the blanket whether they are kissing or whatever they are doing nobody can tell. It is not so plane for people to judge what went on. Even Big brother himself could not go under the blanket to see what really happened because I have seen several other male and female housemates who also were under the blanket doing the same thing so you cannot determine that simply because a male and female are under the blanket it means they are having s*x’.

P0*n star auditions: Afrocandy invites interested candidates to send unclad photos for movie role

Controversial US-based Nigerian actress, singer, writer and model and MOTHER Judith Opara-Mazagwu aka Afrocandy is at it again.
The actress and director is on the search for new male actors for a movie role in one of her adult movies.
Afrocandy went on her Facebook page and directly ask interested male fans to send in photos of their private parts and kindly demanded that fake photos would be disqualified.
Wow, this woman don  kolo oooh!!!

Check out the Facebook post below -

Nollywood actress Stephanie Chijioke set to walk down the aisle with Fiance

Fast rising Nollywood actress Stephaine Chijioke is concluding plans for her wedding.
The actress found love with a Port Harcourt oil magnate simply know as Frank.
They have set their traditional wedding date for 3rd of August and the event would happen in Ngor Okpala LGA in Imo state

Ruggedity: Ruggedman blasts artistes over SaveOJB fundraising

Rapper Ruggedman couldn’t hold his anger any longer and decided to air his feelings on Twitter.
Ruggedman called shots at certain celebs who have refused to either stand up and donate or clear rumors of their supposed donations to the SaveOJB campaign.
See his tweets below.

M.I Tells A Story: His rise from grass to grace

The Chairman of Africa rap music M.I has share a tale with his fans and critics alike about his rise to his present level.
M.I was on Dream 92.5FM, where he chose to spend some time with few hours leading to the Star Music Trek concert in Enugu on Saturday.
The Chairman M.I said that during his struggle, he had to take up the job of Personal Assistant to popular artiste, Jeremiah Gyang; while on the job, he met Waje and Djinee for the first time in Enugu.

The touching part of M.I’s story was when he revealed that he went as low as to even washing toilets to make ends meet in the United States. Thatks not all, M.I rushed back to Nigeria thinking things would be better but still had to work even harder back here; he worked as a waiter at a popular cafe in Jos.
According to M.I “I’m really proud of these indigenous art forms and it’s a blessing for me to be a part of an industry that has notable artistes such as Olamide, Phyno, Mr Raw and others in it. This is the future of great music in Nigeria,”
he added.

Mavin First Lady Tiwa Savage, to finally drop album – “Once Upon A Time” today

Mavin records artiste Tiwa Savage was suppose to have drop her album earlier, but due to logistics the talented singer pushed the date forward.
Well, the wait is finally over as the debut album is set to drop today.
Tiwa Savage personally announced hours ago on Instagram that the album will hit the streets and would also be available on iTunes.

Singer Tunde Ednut in auto-crash while on his way to OJB Jezreel’s house

 

The “Catching cold” crooner Tunde Ednut has be reported to be involved in an car accident while driving to see ailing music producer, OJB.
Tunde Ednut had a taxi rammed into his own vehicle, but the good news is that the singer emerged without injuries!!