Rihanna, Seth Rogen and Snoop Dogg Tweet Support of Colorado's Marijuana Legalization

Rocky Mountain High indeed. In the wake of Colorado voters legalizing
the recreational use of marijuana on Election Day, several famous
folks have taken to Twitter to express their joy over the measure
getting passed.

"@9NEWS: Colorado becomes the first state in the country to legalize
marijuana. #Amendment64" #catchup," tweeted Rihanna.

And not surprising, Snoop Dogg and Seth Rogen, two guys whose names
are practically synonymous with the stuff, also couldn't contain their
excitement. "Shout out to Colorado," the rapper tweeted, while Rogen
actually took it once step further and wrote,

"I'm moving to Colorado." Of course, these three will be happy to know
that Colorado isn't the only place they can light up.

The state of Washington saw a similar measure get approved on Tuesday
as well. Although we're guessing they're probably already aware of
that by now.

MAN MARRIES SISTER-IN-LAW BEFORE HIS WIFE LYING DEAD IN HOSPITAL

A man in Bihar, India married his sister-in-law in the presence of the
dead body of his wife who lay in a postmortem room of a government
hospital after hanging herself from a ceiling fan on Wednesday.

Local media on Thursday reported that the incident took place at
Biharsharif town in Nalanda district of Bihar, 80km south of Patna,
capital of Bihar state.

According to reports, Pushpa Kumari, wife of Sujit Kumar from
Parasdiha village in the central Bihar's Nalanda district, committed
suicide at her in-laws' house on Wednesday.

Her body was then brought for postmortem at the local government hospital.

News of her death reached the victim's parents, who rushed to the
hospital and threatened to register a murder case against the in-laws
accusing them of forcing the girl to end her life.

The victim's parents reportedly then asked the in-law's family to
allow the widower to marry the victim's younger sister Rashmirathi,
which Sujit's family agreed to.

The story took a dramatic turn when the girl's parents asked the boy
to marry his sister-in-law then and there at the hospital.

Soon a packet of vermilion was brought from the market as the boy
married his sister-in-law by applying vermilion on her hair as the
dead body of his wife lay at the postmortem room of the hospital
apparently as a witness. [GN]

Fathia Balogun and Fuji star musician, Sulaimon “Malaika” Alao Adekunle are in hot romance

The news of entertainment personalities getting involved in a love
relationship shouldn't come as a surprise to people around the world
especially in our showbiz environment.

Many showbiz players have dated to the extent of signing life
contract. However, the new news that just filtered in from the
grapevine that star actress, Fathia Balogun and Fuji star musician,
Sulaimon "Malaika" Alao Adekunle are in hot romance is gradually
generating a lot of heat especially from close friends who are aware
of the union.

We authoritatively gathered that the two gifted showbiz personalities
are sailing together on a love boat at the moment.

Their romance is waxing stronger by the day although our sources
maintained that both Malaika and Fathia have been friends for many
years, however they moved to the next level by singing love tunes to
each other's ears.

Many could not come to terms with the romance because it is a known
fact that before now, the fuji artiste was in a love relationship with
Fathia's younger colleague, Sikiratu
Sindodo.

The love affair between Malaika and Sindodo weathered a storm not too
long ago when the latter took ill that almost terminated her life.

After she survived the illness with Malaika standing firm by her side
through the ordeal, they renewed the love affair and many thought it
would last forever- at least for now.

But before anyone knew what was happening, the good-looking fuji star
decided to embark on a love journey with the pretty ex-wife of Saidi
Balogun.

It was also gathered that both Malaika and Fathia have been friends
while Saidi Balogun was her husband but since Fathia's marriage
crashed, she has been searching for a
companion.

We gathered that Alao Malaika has been her confidant and adviser.
Besides, their relationship is very cordial as we learnt.

As a result of the relationship, Fathia Balogun has linked the Fuji
Music star with some shows in Ikorodu, where the actress resides. In
fact, it was learnt that Fathia Balogun invited Malaika to perform at
her son's birthday last month which was held in Ikorodu.

Though, the pretty actress has not said anything in the press since
the rumour started but Malaika has opened up that Fathia Balogun has
been her friend since she was dating Saidi Balogun.

"Well, Fathia Balogun has been my friend since. She is my friend till
now, Malaika said. Meanwhile, since Saidi and Fathia parted ways years
back, many moves have been made to reconcile them but all have proved
abortive.

Fathia has been linked with Corporate Pictures boss after she
separated from Saidi Balogun.

She has also been under pressure to settle down with a man which we
learnt has been the objective to hook up with the Fuji Star, Alayeluwa
Malaika.

Nevertheless, Malaika's romance with actress, Sikiratu Sindodo has
been on for almost five years now. And, he has not also denied it in
the press. We gathered that Fathia Balogun's new movie she is working
on currently would feature the Fuji Musician, sources said.

Culled from Global Excellence

SOUTH AFRICAN MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING THE DISCOVERY OF HIS NEPHEW’S GENITALS IN HIS WALLET

A 42-year-old is South African man has been arrested after he was
found to be carrying genitals in his wallet believed to be those of
his missing nephew.

According to South African police spokesperson who spoke to the BBC,
after his arrest, the man took officers to a forest in Eastern Cape
Province where a mutilated body was found.
The teenager's head, arms and legs had been chopped off and were found
not far from his torso, he said.

The man was questioned as he was suspected of involvement in the
disappearance of his 18-year-old nephew, who had gone missing from the
town of Ngcobo on Sunday.

The police spokesperson, Mzukisi Fatyela, said the genitals were found
packed inside the suspect's wallet. He said the motive for the killing
and mutilation was not known but an investigation was under way.

When asked whether it could be linked to a "muti" killing – when
witchdoctors use body parts in their potions – Mr Fatyela said:

"We can't say that with certainty at the moment but the police are
investigating all possibilities.

" Meanwhile, the arrested man is expected to appear in court on
Friday; and he is expected to be charged with murder.

Source: BBC

SEXY OMOTOLA JALADE IS THE HIGHEST GROSSING ACTRESS IN NOLLYWOOD

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde continues to prove that there is more to her
than her curve-ridden figure as she emerges biggest box-office actress
of the year.

The actress was recently honoured in the UK as the first-ever African
BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) Film
Icon for her contribution to the film industry in Africa, Europe and
globally.

The year 2012 will be one in which the duo of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
and film maker Obi Emelonye won't forget in a hurry as the duo grabbed
the headlines in spectacular fashion judging by the quality of the
kind of jobs they both did.

The movie, Last Flight to Abuja produced and directed by award winning
Obi Emelonye first grabbed the headlines when it reportedly sold more
than 8million in its first week at the cinema!

Omotola's popularity and box-office credibility was put to test when
the movie, opened at the cinema. The premiere till date remains the
biggest premiere of any movie with six packed halls, a record no
premiere has beaten. Last Flight to Abuja also starred Hakeem Kae
Kazeem, Jim Iyke, Jide Kosoko and others.

Last Flight to Abuja is still showing at the cinema and it has already
grossed 24 million, thereby making it the highest box office earner
this year! No other movie has come close to this record so far.

It would be recalled that the same movie director produced Mirror Boy
a movie that made 18 million at the cinema..

The year 2012 has been incredible for super star, Omotola Jalade
Ekeinde; from being the highest paid actress to being the busiest on
locations of big budget movies, now famously called "the new
Nollywood" Omosexy has had a full calendar and bag as well.

It will be recalled that the sexy superstar starred in the acclaimed
Ties That Bind alongside Hollywood's Kimberley Elise, Kofi Adjorlolo,
ama K, Khareemar Aguiar among others..

Still in 2012 Omosexy as she's fondly called played the leading role
in the High budget Tarila Thompson's movie ,"Up Creek "still in post
production. She was also on call for Teco Benson's film "Blood on the
Lagoon" also in post production.

The multiple award winner thereafter went on to star in the movie
AMINA alongside British actor Wil Johnson and Vincent Regan , a movie
written, produced and directed by Christian Ashaiku, where she plays
the character of a woman suffering from mental disorder. The movie
recently premiered at the prestigious Empire Leicester square London
to great reviews.

As icing on the cake the actress was recently Honored As the First
ever African BEFFTA Film Icon for her contribution to the film
industry in Africa, Europe and globally. BEFFTA (Black Entertainment
Film Fashion Television and Arts) award is Europe's biggest award
ceremony celebrating achievements of black and ethnic personalities in
showbiz globally.

Omotola is a United Nation World Food Programme Ambassador and Amnesty
International Activist. The talented actress is a role model who gives
back to the youths through her own charity, Omotola Youth Empowerment
Programme (OYEP).

WHY ELDEE'S TRYBES RECORDS FIRED EVA ALORDIAH OVER EXCESSIVE DISAGREEMENTS

Like a celebrated victory, fast-rising female rapper, Eva Alordiah and
her ex-boss at Trybes Records, Eldee Da Don made their happiness known
publicly when the announcement of the signing was made on Twitter.

But barely five months later, the story has changed as things have
fallen apart because the centre could not hold anymore.
Some hours ago, the label, through a statement, announced the
termination of the contract between Eva and Trybes Records. Part of
the statement reads,

"Trybes Records and Eva Alordiah have agreed to terminate her
recording contract effective immediately.

"Trybes Records' vision is to discover and nurture the talents of our
artists while operating with purpose, valuing relationships with our
partners within the industry, and being persistent in creating and
releasing quality music.

"Unfortunately, over the past 5 months, Eva's vision has not aligned
with ours and thus, both parties have agreed to separate.

"We wish Eva the best in her future endeavours and plan on continuing
towards our goal of creating quality music for Nigeria and beyond."

According to what Nigeriafilms.com gathered, the major reason both
parties may have disagreed may be due to an alleged prolonged
disagreement between Eva and Trybes Records. Information reaching us
puts it that Eva has allegedly been too demanding while not meeting up
with her expectations by delivery quality works for the label.

We then further learnt that these became a big headache for the label
especially Eldee, who was said to have seen Eva as an artiste trying
to frustrate him, so, the decision to let her go her way in peace.

Nigeriafilms.com scooped that these disagreements started almost after
she put pen to papers with the label. Before parting ways with Trybes
Records, Eva didn't release any song or video under the label.

PHOTO: GIRL DRUGGED AND RAPED BY MAN SHE MET ON FACEBOOK

We published a story yesterday about how a student of the University
of Lagos narrowly escaped being raped by a man she met on Facebook,
she had to jump down a three storey building. You can read that story
HERE.

Now we have received a report that a similar incident has happened in
Kenya, only this time the man was successful in his act.

According to Daily Post Kenya:

The girl claims she met the man on Facebook and both arranged for a
friendly date after one month of lovey dovey inbox messages.

The man picked her up in a Range rover car and drove to upmarket
westlands for a drink. She decided to have red bull since that was
their first time of meeting and didn't want to leave a bad impression.

During their date, she excused herself and went to the loo, that was
when the man drugged the red bull she was drinking.

The girl only remembers being drowsy and someone dragging her to the
car. She was half awake but still weak when the man together with
other assailants raped her repeatedly. She lost count of the number of
times she was raped.

She only came back to her senses when good samaritans found her in
Umoja 2, Kenya in a very bad state.

The girl said her vagina was sore and couldn't walk properly.

She warns females to be very careful about the male friends they meet
on Facebook as not all of them have good intentions.

“We still have a very long journey ahead” – Wande Coal denies plan to set up record label

Sweet-voiced Wande Coal, is not leaving Mavins Records. The singer
and songwriter, has come out to dispel rumours that surfaced this
week, claiming that he was about to set up
his own record label.

"There have been no such plans, and I wish to remain in Mavin
Records," Wande Coal said in the statement, that was released on
Mavin's offical website.

"Mavin Records is my family and will always remain so. I want to thank
all my fans for continuing to support me. We still have a very long
journey ahead."

This is not the first time such stories have arisen. And at that
time, Wande Coal, released a single 'Been long you saw me',
specifically to address them. The artiste joined the defunct MoHits
Records in 2008.

HOME TICKER MOTHER NAMES HER TWINS BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY

A Kenyan mother has named her new-born twins after US President Barack
Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the BBC reports.

Millicent Owuor, 20, gave birth to the twins in south-west Kenya on
the day Obama was re- elected.

A short distance from the hospital, at the Obama family's ancestral
village, people were celebrating his victory.

"I named the first twin Barack and the second one Mitt," Owuor was
quoted by Reuters as saying.

Owuor posed for photographers on Wednesday at the Siaya District
Hospital with her twin boys.

She said she had named her twins after the winning and losing US
presidential candidates in order to remember the day of the vote,
Kenya's Standard newspaper reports.

The US president's father was born in Kenya and his step-grandmother,
Sarah Obama, still lives in the village of Kogelo.

The residents of Kogelo sang and danced after Obama was declared the
winner. "The reason why he has won is because God has given it to
him," said Sarah Obama, who turns 90 this year.

"Secondly, he has got the knowledge to love all people, he doesn't
have the knowledge of division, that is why he has won." Barack Obama
senior died in a road accident in
Kenya in 1982.

Source: BBC

UCHE JOMBO TO PREMIERE 'A MOTHER'S FIGHT' DECEMBER

Star actress, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez will be premiering the movie, A
Mother's Fight in her hometown, Abiriba, on December 24.

It was directed by Ike Nnebue, and it features Uche Jombo-Rodriguez,
Bobby Obodo, Kiki Omeili, Uche Nnanna, Ejike Ibedilo, and Prince
Nwafor.

The Story
Ngozi's journey of the tradition she can't change or accept, in a
place where women are seen not heard. This is not your everyday story.

It is a story of a woman who will take on men and much more for her
girls. Ngozi's world is turned upside down with the shocking news of
her husband's sudden death but this is just the beginning as she is
faced with a bigger fight. The truth stops where tradition and custom
begin.

This is a mother's fight for that which is right and ultimately for
her daughters.

It is an Uche Jombo and You (UJAY) foundation initiative as part of
its community service via the first screening in Abiriba.

The movie is not waging war against the traditions and customs that
have existed for hundreds of years. Nevertheless it is creating a
proactive consciousness in the minds of people that a better life
tomorrow starts with a well thought out plan today.