'No sponsor influenced winners of Headies Award'- Ayo Animasahun

Ayo Animashaun, the brain behind the Headies Award has reacted to criticisms that trailed the award in 2013. Critics of the award which held December 26th 2013 believed that the winners were largely dictated by the lead sponsor of the show, making the organizers give awards only to artistes who are ambassadors of the lead sponsor and not necessarily to those who merited it.

Naeto C And AKA set To Host Channel O Music Video Award

Nigerian superstar Naeto C and South African airwaves hotshot, AKA, have already been announced whilst the co-hosts of the upcoming 10th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. Both will bring a one-two star punch to the star-studded live show, happening on Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown Soweto, South Africa, which can be likely to be attended by the who's who of the African entertainment scene.

Naeto C and AKA's star wattage is likewise on full display to music fans throughout Africa as the two keep the action rolling through the broadcast, which fades LIVE on Channel O at 20:00 CAT.
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Congrats: Singer Praiz wins his first music award

Praiz this evening won his first ever music award at the City People Awards for Best Rhythm and Blues Singer of the Year. 

Julius Agwu wins Most Stylish Entertainer Award

Entertainers lovers would be delighted to know that one of Nigeria’s most versatile entertainers, Julius Agwu has won ‘The Most Stylish Entertainer’ award.

The popular comedian won the award at the annual Encomium Magazine Black & White Ball which held recently incorporating the Elegance and Style awards.

Julius Agwu, who was also the host of the event could not hide the expression of shock on his face when he was announced as the winner of the category. “Honestly, I see this as a set up because I wasn’t expecting it.

I was shocked to hear my name as the winner. I want to say big thank you to the organizers for the great recognition. I’m highly honoured.”

A few days back, the multi-talented entertainer celebrated his 40th birthday and used the occasion to launch his new book, Jokes Apart, How Did I Get Here. The event was witnessed by A-list celebrities including the Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi.

FIFA’s Coach Of The Year Award Was Fraud– Mourinho

Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho has revealed why he did not attend the FIFA Ballon d’Or gala – because he was forewarned by some of those who voted for him as coach of the year that their votes turned up for other candidates instead.  “Am I sorry for not having gone to the gala? No. It was the right decision,” Mourinho told RTP television on Tuesday in excerpts from an interview.  “One, two or three people called me saying they had voted for me but the vote showed up as cast for somebody else. So, I decided not to go,” he said.

Mourinho and former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola eventually lost out in that category to another worthy recipient – Spain’s Vicente del Bosque at January’s gala.

Mourinho, who is not known for mincing words, would have stirred debates that will cast a huge integrity question mark on the prestigious awards but FIFA is unfazed as the world football governing body said in a statement: “Fifa confirms that the list of votes published on Fifa.com is accurate.”

Mercy Johnson Wins Best Actress Award With Dumebi 'the Dirty Girl'

Nollywood very popular actress Mercy Johnson has again added to a profile a prestigious best actress award in the comedy category for her role in the hilarious comedy movie 'Dumebi the Dirty girl'. The new mother of a new born baby was not spotted on the red carpet of the 2013 African magic viewers choice award which took place on saturday at Eko hotel in lagos.  Veteran Actress Patience Uzokwor alias Mama G received the award for her.It seems Mercy Johnson hasn't returned to the country from the US.

PHOTOS: Hollywood Actress Trips On Stage At The Oscars As She Was About To Claim Her Award

What happens when that beautiful/ voluminous dress lets you down right in the middle of one of your proudest moments?

That was 22 year old Jennifer Lawrence's experience at the Oscars when she tripped as she was about to claim her Oscar award.  She eventually dusted herself up, wore a smile on her face and picked up her award - as an actress that was the easy part, we are trying not to imagine the shame she felt.

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Stanley Ohikhuare's award winning short film 'Loop' premieres online today

No tickets, no invites, just 15 minutes of your time. Cinematographer and Director Stanlee Ohikhuare’s award winning ‘LOOP’ takes the viewer on a chilling suspense- filled ride in 15 minutes. 

LOOP is a story about two twin sisters who scheme a deceptive plot to help one of them “Jenny” to travel out of town for an interview against the wishes of her husband. You will love Bola Edwards as she gives an outstanding Oscar-worthy performance playing the ill-fated twins Jenny and Julia. Please continue...

Stanlee Ohikhuare is also the director of the soon to be released flick ‘Tunnel’ which stars Femi Jacobs, WAJE, Nse Ikpe-Etim and others. He also directs the animated movie ‘Lifespan’ due for release later this year.

Enyeama, Keshi condemn penalty award

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Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi  and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama  condemned  Egyptian referee Grisha Ghead’s decision to award the   penalty that helped Zambia equalise in their South Africa 2013  Africa Cup of Nations Group C game against  Nigeria on Friday.

The match stood at 1-0 until the 83rd minute when the referee adjudged Ogenyi Onazi to have fouled Emmanuel Mayuka in the box.

Zambia goalkeeper Mweene Kennedy, who was voted the Man of the Match,  beat Enyeama from the spot equaliser but the Nigeria captain for the match said the call was the worst he had witnessed in the game.

Messi deserves Ballon d’Or award –Onigbinde

Argentina international and Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi, deserves the fourth Ballon d’Or award, says FIFA tactician, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde. Onigbinde said in a telephone interview with our correspondent, on Tuesday that Messi had been in consistent form since the beginning of the season. According to the former coach of the Super Eagles, psychological, physiological, technical and tactical abilities were among the parameters used by FIFA in selecting Ballon d’Or winners.

Chidinma Wins Kora Award Best Female Act, (West Africa)

The Kedike crooner just won the Best Female West African act at the Kora Awards going on tonight in Abidjan.