Speculation had been going around for a while now but just yesterday Saturday, December 17, 2011 Senegalese-American singer Akon revealed that he has signed Nigerian pop acts Wizkid, 2face, and twin duo Psquare to his Konvict Music label.

Akon revealed this to pressmen at Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha’s CLUB 10 where the unveiling of energy drink Citron took place. Akon is a brand ambassador for the drink.

The Konvict/KON Live boss was glad to share the news with his followers on Twitter, ‘In Nigeria with my brothers about to take over Africa with @2faceidibia and @wizkidayo big up to P-square’, @Akon tweeted.

Read on http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/18/it%E2%80%99s-official-akon-signs-wizkid-2face-psquare-to-konvict-music/

After an intense ten weeks of nail-biting tension, action, thrills and surprises, the MTN Project Fame West Africa season four came to a sensational close, with fan-favourite Monica, emerging the winner of the hugely popular TV talent hunt show.



http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/18/monica-wins-project-fame-west-africa-season-4/

One of Dagrin’s closest friends opens up like never before, in this exclusive interview with NET…

Read on here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/12/sossick-super-exclusive-nobody-believed-in-me-like-dagrin/

The fuss and furor over the elections for the Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN), appears to have simmered down, with the two principal characters in the unfolding drama, Emeka Ike and Segun Arinze, sheathing their swords at least for the time being.

However this uneasy calm may turn out to be the harbinger of impending turmoil as reports indicate that there is no effort by both parties to yield grounds to the other.

Read on here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/13/agn-elections-update-elections-will-definitely-be-conducted-segun-arinze/

Foremost international news company, CNN International recently released a list of Africa’s biggest music stars and leading the pack is none other than Nigerian singer Asa.

Read on here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/13/asa-featured-in-elle-brazil-tops-cnn-list/

Tonto Dikeh, the controversial actress has made the news once again but before you start guessing what naughty things she’s been up to, hear this: the Nollywood actress recently offered two students educational scholarship.

On Sunday, December 11, 2011, Dikeh hosted about 100 children who ‘have distinguished themselves in their studies’ at a party held at Troy Lounge, Ogba Lagos. There she offered Ibitayo Adeyemo a primary 4 year old student and Femi Akintunde a two-year educational scholarship. Her reason for doing so? The actress says she decided to do this because she noticed that a lot of things are changing in our society.

Read on here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/13/tonto-dikeh-offers-scholarship-to-two-students/

A winner has emerged from the 2011 edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search and the Ultimate hero is Christopher Okagbue!

The Anambra-born model clinched the number one spot ahead of the two other finalists Kelvin Durst and the last girl standing Anastasia Azike to win the coveted prize as the ‘Ultimate Man’ at the eighth season of the reality show.

His final triumph came after a gruelling task and a painstaking search for the ultimate treasure in the Ososo Forest. Hosts Bob-Manuel Udoku and Darey where on ground to brief the finalists and assign tasks that would lead them to the treasure spot. The task was simple: find the second lost helmet of General Maximillian.

With the help of hidden clues, the finalists where led to the steep hills and valleys where they were met by Darey who pointed them to the right direction: the ruins of an old temple.

Read on here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/13/christopher-okagbue-wins-gulder-ultimate-search-season-8/

Lawani who over the years has shown exemplary and commendable work as a technical and events expert, was honoured for his ‘immense contribution to entertainment in Nigeria’.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/08/edi-lawani-honoured-at-south-south-music-awards/

Efe Omorogbe, Now Muzik boss and manager to African pop act 2face Idibia was recently robbed of his car – a BMW X3 SUV (Grey BMW X3. Reg number: KR 526 EKY. Engine no: WBXPA73464WC36602

Read more http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/09/2face%E2%80%99s-manager-robbed-at-gun-point/

Controversial and weird US singer Lady Gaga says she is writing a song about the late British Royal Lady Diana

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/09/i-fear-ill-die-like-princess-diana-lady-gaga/

Her song ‘Rolling in the deep’ was adjudged the most popular song with alongside pop singers LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem’…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/09/billboard-names-adele-artist-of-the-year/

Federline who has two sons with his ex-wife Spears has been ‘taken to a hospital as he was showing signs of heat stresses’…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/09/britney-spears-ex-kevin-federline-rushed-to-hospital/

She will be a prayer point on the night of the 31st. All forces working towards her changing into whatever they think she should be shall fall and die!

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/12/objectifying-tiwa-savage-my-wooman-of-the-year/

Bobby’s dad known as Herbert Brown but fondly called ‘Pop’ had been battling with cancer for a while…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/12/bobby-brown-loses-parents-in-one-year/

The ‘Friends’ actress beat 99 other hotties to clinch the top spot.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/12/jennifer-aniston-voted-hottest-woman-of-all-time/

The event attended by a host of celebs which included Jamaican-American reggae giant Shaggy, Hollywood actress Lynn Whitfield, iconic African singer 2face Idibia, Port Harcourt singer Duncan Mighty and veteran Disc Jockey Jimmy JATT…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/12/12/jeweller-chris-aire-opens-first-boutique-in-nigeria/

The junior Kuti, who has confessed being in a string of relationships, is now believed to be expecting his sixth child from his latest lover Antonia…

Read on here, http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/28/femi-kuti-impregnates-another-dancer/

The Storm records rapper has confirmed that the wedding was definitely billed to take place early next year.

Read on here. http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/28/naeto-c-set-to-wed/

The upbeat tempo single will definitely make the clubs…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/28/netpod-kukere-iyanya/

Popular OAP and TV host IK and wife Olohi have taken delivery of a baby girl…

Read on here: http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/28/ik-osakioduwa-and-wife-welcome-baby-number-2/

A total of 21 categories are featured in this year’s nominations list.

Check them here, http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/30/nigerian-broadcasters-awards-unveils-nominees-list/

According to the company’s PR manager Edem Vindah, the concert will not hold due to ‘logistics challenges’ they were facing…

Read on here. http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/30/star-mega-jam-will-not-hold-this-year/

Hip hop lovers especially Young Money rapper, Lil’ Wayne’s fans in Johannesburg, South Africa are in for a treat as emerging reports have it that the rap star will perform an extra night in the city during his ‘I Am Still Music Tour’.

Initially billed to perform in the country’s three major cities – Cape Town’s Bellville Velodrome on December 7, Johannesburg’s Coca-Cola Dome on December 9 and Durban’s Wavehouse on December 11 – the star will be performing an extra night in Johannesburg on December 10.

Read more http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/25/lil-wayne-rick-ross-to-perform-in-south-africa-dec-7/

The management of popular record label Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) have finally made an official response to the on-going controversy surrounding whether or not their act, pop singer Wizkid was billed to perform at the GTCrea8 eSavers Campus Concert which took place at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) and was organized by GTBank.

EME in a press statement released today Friday, November 25, 2011 said that they are ‘surprised, shocked and embarrassed by the unlawful exploitation of the name, image, goodwill and personae of the artist Wizkid without their permission’.

Nigerian Entertainment Today had reported that GTBank, organizers of the campus show had earlier announced on Monday November 19, via Twitter, that the pop act would be performing at the convocation grounds of the school’s campus on November 23. The show as announced was to take place from 3PM to 6PM. Wizkid never turned up.

Read more here http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/25/were-surprised-shocked-and-embarrassed-by-gtbanks-actions-wizkids-management/

There’s one noticeable thing about Mo’Cheddah; right from the very start of her career, the rapper/singer has been portrayed to play matured roles even though her her music is driven towards the teen market.

The video to ‘See me’ continues down that lane and with the artful direction of Clarence Peters, the four-minute further brings the song to life. Mo’ isn’t afraid to show a little skin…thus the envelope being pushed further. Lovely video!

Watch ‘See me’ video here… http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/26/video-premiere-see-me-mocheddah/

The management of popular record label Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) have finally made an official response to the on-going controversy surrounding whether or not their act, pop singer Wizkid was billed to perform at the GTCrea8 eSavers Campus Concert which took place at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) and was organized by GTBank.

EME in a press statement released today Friday, November 25, 2011 said that they are ‘surprised, shocked and embarrassed by the unlawful exploitation of the name, image, goodwill and personae of the artist Wizkid without their permission’.

Nigerian Entertainment Today had reported that GTBank, organizers of the campus show had earlier announced on Monday November 19, via Twitter, that the pop act would be performing at the convocation grounds of the school’s campus on November 23. The show as announced was to take place from 3PM to 6PM. Wizkid never turned up.

Read full story here; http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/25/were-surprised-shocked-and-embarrassed-by-gtbanks-actions-wizkids-management/

Young Money Record’s rapper and singer, Nicki Minaj was Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, named as Billboard‘s 2011 Rising Star, owing largely to the global success of her ‘Pink Friday‘ album.

The artist, who made music history earlier this year by becoming the first artist ever to have seven songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles, took advantage of the spotlight occasioned by the announcement to confirm her next album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ which is set for release on February 14, 2012 to her numerous fans on popular micro-blogging site, Twitter.

Read full story here, http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/24/billboard-names-nicki-minaj-as-rising-star-of-2011/

The National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reacted to the judgement made by the Ikeja High Court, ordering the agency to compensate popular actor Baba Suwe with a sum of N25M (Twenty five million Naira).

In a statement released hours just after Justice Yetunde Idowu made the ruling, Ofoyeju Mitchell spokesman for the NDLEA says that the agency will appeal against the judgement by Justice Idowu.

He further stated that agency’s director of prosecution and legal services, Mr Femi Oloruntoba in his reaction said that the judgement ‘did not reflect the facts before the court’.

‘The judgement is not a reflection of the facts before the court. It is a misapprehension of the law as it relates to power of law enforcement agencies and the liberty of citizens. We shall appeal as the judgement cannot stand the test of time’, Oloruntoba said.

Read full story: http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/24/ndlea-to-appeal-baba-suwes-n25m-lawsuit/

An Ikeja High Court has ordered the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to pay a sum of N25M (Twenty five million Naira) to popular actor and comedian Babatunde Omidina better known to the public as Baba Suwe.

As reported earlier, Baba Suwe and his counsel had dragged the NDLEA to court, suing for N100M damages for the unlawful detention of the actor which led to public humiliation.

The order was given this morning Thursday, November 24, 2011 by presiding judge Justice Yetunde Idowu who cited that the detention of Baba Suwe by the NDLEA ‘was not justified’.

Read more: http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/24/breaking-news-court-orders-ndlea-to-compensate-baba-suwe-n25m/

According to reports, the video, can only be shown after 10pm in that country.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/23/rihannas-we-found-love-video-banned-in-france/

Check out some fab photos taken at the event…

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/24/photos-from-the-hennessy-artistry-2011-video-premiere/

Sources say the order to lock up the office which is located at 24a, Isaac John Street was issued by the management of Guaranty Trust Bank allegedly due to unpaid debt.

http://www.thenetng.com/2011/11/21/breaking-news-hitv-office-sealed/