DAME PATIENCE'S SURPRISE PARTY

Mrs. Patience Jonathan, Nigeria's first lady was given a 'surprise' birthday party in Perth, Australia today Oct 26th, by her husband and her handlers. The Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam conducted the birthday ceremony.

The president and the first lady are currently in Australia to participate in the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

NEW VIDEO ::: SUNNY NEJI - LOVEY DOVEY

NEW COVER OF Y! MAGAZINE

Y! Magazine has revealed the cover of their new issue and Nigerian superstar 2Face Idibia is the majestic cover star! Check out the new issue press release below and page excerpts from the magazine as well.

It certainly brings to mind the iconic (Abraham) Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall in Washington DC! But it’s our very own African superstar, 2face Idibia; regal, confident, and positively sparkling on the cover of Y! Magazine – in what is certain to be another definitive issue.

“Forgive us for being excited!” says Chude Jideonwo, who is editor-in-chief of the magazine. “Our amazing team including photographer Obi Somto and stylist Maryanne Alabi have collaborated to deliver another stunning cover that magnificently conveys the near-legendary status of Innocent “2face” Idibia as well as the confident future that this edition captures so, dare I say, elegantly.”

In the interview, held on the last day of his 35th year, 2face speaks about the past 15 years of his music career; why the many risks he has taken have paid off, what he plans for the future; and why he thinks he has made it through the long haul. He also speaks about his new confidence in publicly speaking about his children, his thoughts about the women in his life from Vien Tetsola to Annie Macaulay, and the greatest lessons that life has taught him.

But that’s only the beginning! This edition of Y! Magazine features profiles of some intriguing young Nigerians. Wazobia FM’s Matse Uwatse speaks exclusively to Y! about her move from Wazobia to Nigeria 99.3; CP-Africa’s Nmachi Jidenma speaks about her job at Google Africa, and three bright stars from Northern Nigeria share their stories: entrepreneur Hassan Rilwan, political Bilyaminu Shinkafi, and mother-of-three photographer Aisha Augie-Kuta, who was this year’s The Future Awards Creative Artist of the Year.

Y!’s vision is to provoke thought and conversation beyond music, movies and fashion dialogue, and this edition continues in that tradition with features like Boko Haram & I, where CNN correspondent Alkassim Abdulkadir speaks about his experience meeting the dreaded leader of the sect; Where is the money?, where Aziza Uko shares the ‘secret’ on why many young people find it difficult to get sponsorship monies for their ideas, How to make chocolate, telling the amazing story of entertainment company Chocolate City, And the winner is…? Where we speak to the split-persona winner of the NLNG Prize for Literature Mai Nasara, and Generation Now, an editorial by Stanley Azuakola on why exactly Nigerians have a reason to celebrate.

A delightful fashion spread includes exclusive interviews with Canada-based Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah and UK-based model Eunice Olumide, along with designs from the Africa space at the New York Fashion Week.

There’s even more! Funke Akindele reveals her greatest fear, ChiDynma is spotlighted as Bright Young Thing and Praiz as The Next Big Thing, Nse Ikpe-Etim reveals her deepest feelings and regrets, and the duo of Kingsley James and XTRM Music’s Steve Babaeko speak about Faith and Travel.

The #Hashtag section goes around 90 days of contemporary culture in Nigeria – with reviews of music, movies, places, television, blasts from the past, books, magazines, and more.

Tying it all up nicely is a colourful spread that gets us in the right mood for Christmas. 20 young celebrities tell Y! Magazine exactly what they want for Christmas – including Dolapo Oni, Omawumi Megbele, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Linda Ikeji talking up everything from fab shoes to fast cars!

“The idea of this edition is simple,” said Jideonwo. “We went around the country looking for young Nigerians to celebrate and who give us hope in the country as we count down to the festive end-of-the-year months. These are young Nigerians from various sectors and of all stripes who give you a reason to be excited to be Nigerian. 2face is the headliner for that celebration – and what an exciting ride!”

Y! Magazine is available in Lagos and Abuja and will be available in several states and cities across the country. 2face will also be signing copies of the magazines for fans and readers at a media & VIP event at The Hub in The Palms in Lekki, Lagos.

MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week & Awards !!

MTN in conjunction with Style House, will launch the first ever MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) on October 26th 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria.

The 4-day event will see the Eko Hotel Expo Centre transformed into a hub for the brightest stars in Nigerian fashion and design, until October 29th 2011.

The MTN LFDW is a bold advance for the Nigerian fashion industry in its strive for global recognition. By providing a world-class platform for designers to showcase their work to their target audience, the MTN LFDW aims to promote the business of fashion in Nigeria and to nurture emerging talent.

The 4-day event will showcase the best in Nigeria fashion and design, with design exhibitions and installations running during the daytime, and runway shows in the evening.

Designers including

• Jewel by Lisa
• Odio Mimonet
• Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi
• Ituen Basi
• Exclamations Couture
• Gozi
• Maki Oh
• Grey
• Bridget Awosika
• Kelechi Odu
• Okunoren Twins
• Anita Quansah
• Sunny Rose
• Nkwo

…and many more, will show their new season’s Collections at the MTN LFDW during the evening. The day-time segment of the MTN LFDW will feature a range of exhibitors including Kelechi Amadi Obi, Banke Kuku, Urban Living, Nike Art Gallery, Colours in Africa and more.

The MTN LFDW Awards, supported by Vlisco Real Dutch Wax, will also serve as the culmination of the MTN LFDW Awards 2011 for young fashion models and designers. At the MTN LFDW, the 12 finalists in each category of the Awards will be presented before a panel of judges, the press, and the fashion cognoscenti. The talented finalists were successfully gleaned from screenings in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, and the declared winners of the MTN Young Model of The Year and the MTN Young Designer of The Year will each go home with a cash prize of N1, 000,000 and a brand new Hyundai Jeep, courtesy of MTN.

Encompassing these varied exciting components, the MTN LFDW is guaranteed to garner optimum attendance from fashion tastemakers and international press alike, as they seek to experience first hand Africa’s burgeoning fashion capital – Lagos, Nigeria.

The MTN LFDW is proud to welcome the support of leading global brands, BlackBerry, Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot.

Research In Motion, the company behind the BlackBerry solution, will be supporting the MTN LFDW as the Technology sponsor. The company believes that MTN LFDW can play an invaluable role in encouraging and developing excellence in the African Fashion Industry. Many Africans are entering the world of digital communications, thanks to mobile connectivity. The BlackBerry solution has opened up new possibilities for consumers and small businesses by giving them access to instant messaging, mobile banking, email, media downloads and many other powerful applications to communicate fashion trends.

An exclusive MTN LFDW after party will be hosted by Blackberry in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot and restaurant du jour, Medici on October 29th 2011. Veuve Clicquot’s eponymous Yellow Label champagne is one of the world’s most beloved champagnes, and has been since the establishment of the champagne house in 1772.

Moet & Chandon will host a second official after-party with the event organisers on October 28th 2011, and will provide an exclusive champagne bar for the MTN LFDW. The champagne house is pleased to support the MTN LFDW, an event that will celebrate and highlight the glamour of the fashion industry in Nigeria. Moet & Chandon has been sharing magic and celebration with the world since its founding in 1743, and is today, an international symbol of celebration.

MTN LFDW is a Style House initiative title sponsored by MTN and co-sponsored by British Council, Virgin Atlantic, Blackberry, Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Medici, Vlisco, Beat FM, Porsche, Spice TV, House of Tara and Sleek Hair.

MTN LFDW Exhibition: Open 10am – 5pm daily

MTN LFDW Catwalk: Shows start – 5pm daily

For ticket enquiries, please contact 08136975453, 080394190366

NEW MUSIC ::: SYFER - T.A.N (Tell A Nigga)

WE BRING YOU THIS NEW SINGLE FROM BABADE ADESANYA,HE IS CURRENTLY STUDYING IN CANADA..18 YEARS OF AGE,BETTER KNOWN AS 'SYFER' OR 'MR NEVER DISSAPOINT'......THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM HIS PREVIOUS RELEASES,'CAN A RAPPER GET SOME' AND 'LOOK AT ME NOW FREESTYLE'......

DL AND ENJOY

http://www.4shared.com/audio/uYdIkkew/Tell_A_Nigga_TAN__-_Syfer.html?

CHUCK MILLZ MIX TAPE SET TO DROP

Chuck Millz is the name of a young fresh upcoming rapper who dropped the official blackberry song PING!!! ME and PAGO (ft Q-dot) a couple of months ago.

He is set to drop a mixtape titled "MillzTape" on which he will feature both notable artists and upcoming ones.

The first single from the MillzTape "I Like Girls" will be featuring a UK based artist - Babyboy "Hyperboi" and it will be dropping on 11.11.11 .

Chuck Millz is young and bold with load of swag ya'll should keep fingers cross as
Chuck Millz explores his music.

Follow Chuck Millz on twitter @iamChuckmillz

LIST OF FORBES 40 MOST POWERFUL AFRICANS

In September 2011, Forbes Online put out a request for a list of the 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in contemporary Africa. Over 7,500 entries were received! Now we get to see who made the list.

The list was compiled by Forbes contributor, Mfonobong Nsehe. In the introduction for the list, Mfonobong outlines the criteria.

“Determining the celebrities who exert the highest degree of influence in contemporary African pop culture involved sifting through the nominations for the individuals with the highest numbers of votes, and then measuring their media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online), number of web references on Google, TV/radio mentions and their general clout across the continent. Ideally, a robust social media presence would have been an invaluable yardstick in determining the intensity of influence these individuals exert over their enthusiasts.”

For more information on the list alongside photos and profiles on the 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa, click here to visit the Forbes website.

1. Chinua Achebe, 80, Nigerian, Novelist
2. Youssou N’dour, Age: 51, Senegalese, Musician
3. Didier Drogba, 33, Ivorian, Soccer Player
4. Angelique Kidjo, 51, Beninoise, Musician
5. Akon, 38, Senegalese, Musician
6. Wole Soyinka, 77, Nigerian, Playwright
7. Salif Keita, 62, Malian, Musician
8. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, 46, South African, Musician
9. Oumou Sangare, 43, Malian, Musician
10. Femi Kuti, 49, Nigerian, Musician
11. Toumani Diabaté, Malian, Musician
12. Oliver Mtukudzi, 59, Zimbabwean, Musician
13. Haile Gebrselassie, 38, Ethiopian, Athlete
14. Khaled Hadj Ibrahim, 51, Algerian, Musician
15. Samuel Eto’o, 30, Cameroonian, Soccer Player
16. Alek Wek, 34, Sudanese, Supermodel
17. Liya Kebede, 33, Ethiopian, Supermodel
18. Dobet Gnahoré, 29, Ivorian, Musician
19. Genevieve Nnaji, 32, Nigerian, Actress
20. Koffi Olomidé, 55, Congolese, Musician
21. Neill Blomkamp, 32, South African, Movie Director
22. Souad Massi, 39, Algerian, Musician
23. Baaba Maal, 58, Senegalese, Musician
24. Hugh Masekela, 72, South African, Musician
25. K’Naan, 33, Somali, Rapper
26. Amadou and Mariam, Malian, Musicians
27. Awilo Longomba, Congolese, Musician
28. Eric Wainaina, 38, Kenyan, Musician
29. Binyavanga Wainaina, 40, Kenyan, Author
30. Ngugi Wa Thiongo, 73, Kenyan, Author
31. Freshlyground, South African, Musicians
32. Chimamanda Adichie, 34, Nigerian, Writer
33. Rokia Traoré, 37, Malian, Musician
34. Tuface Idibia, 36, Nigerian, Musician
35. P-Square, 29, Nigerian, Musicians
36. Don Jazzy, 30, Nigerian, Music Producer
37. D’Banj, 31, Nigerian, Musician
38. Nneka, 31, Nigerian, Musician
39. Asa, 29, Nigerian, Musician
40. Patricia Amira, 33, Kenyan, TV Personality

NEW MUSIC ::: WAJE FT J.MARTNS - NA THE WAY

Brand new music from one of Nigeria’s most talented vocalists, Waje.
Waje has collaborated with J Martins for “Na The Way“.
Expect lots of great music from Waje in the coming months, her debut album – Words Aren’t Just Enough (W.A.J.E.) is “in the lab” and will be released soon.

Producers and features on the project include Dokta Frabz, Del B, M.I, P-Square and J Martins.

Watch out!

WEIRD MC IS PREGGIES?

Weird MC (born Adesola Idowu) is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and producer. Known for her catchy English/Yoruba lyrics,and androgynous appearance, Weird MC is one of Africa’s token number of female rap artistes, and one of the few Nigerian women associated with Afrobeat.
T
hough, Weird MC has not been in the news for a while.But weeks back,a close source to the rapper reveals to us that she is pregnant though personally I doubted it.

But from all indications,it seems the source is right.

She was spotted at a high profile event held recently in the industry, one glance at her revealed
that she has added weight on strategic areas of her body with swollen face.
Weird MC is aware of the rumours going round but has refused to make a statement-confirming or denying it.

Could She Be Pregnant?

We shall keep you posted as events unfold.

X- Factor -Kelly's tough decision

The suspence was overwhelming as Strong-voiced Jade and Angelic-looking Janet waited to know their fates on being one of four Kelly's to pick. Watch!

LEAKED NUDE PICTURES OF MO'CHEDDAH

Popular Social networking site, Twitter is abuzz with Images said to be of Singer/Rapper and  hair company 'Soulmate' ambassador's naked picture.

Early Monday morning, a NUDE FEMALE  picture with striking resemblance to that of the diminutive singer was tweeted from the singer's official twitter page. Sources has described it as a leaked DM (direct Message) to another Music Star..... Eldee.

The TwitPic has since been deleted by Mo'cheddah but apparently random users of the social network has since captured it and it is now spreading like Wildfire over the internet and Young people's mobile devices.

Mo'Cheddah has however denied that the female in the picture was her claiming that her account was hacked from which the picture was released.

Her Tweet....

Pls tweeps my acct has been hacked.. Disregard my tweets, I'm working on securing my acct. And oof cos THAT is not me!

NEW MUSIC ::: NAETO.C - I GENTLE + B4 NKO

Super C is back with two new joints titled “B4 Nko produced by Tee Y mix and I Gentle“. He really went chilled on these tracks, so it’s very catchy. Mind you B4 Nko apply’s to all my rude boys

ENJOY:::

DOWNLOAD “I Gentle” HERE

DOWNLOAD “B4 Nko” HERE

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIA!!!

We at CLUBGIDI are wishing all Nigerians a happy Independence day

Nigeria is 51 today!!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, ONCE AGAIN :)