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Famous Nollywood actress Ndidi Obi, the first Queen of Nollywood. Ndidi Obi is the first Queen of Nollywood as the star of “Nneka the Pretty Serpent” directed by the famous Zeb Ejiro and produced by Okechukwu Ogunjiofor in 1992. The home video became one of the most bestselling movies in Nigeria and made her a household name long before the emergence of Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji, the current most celebrated queens of Nollywood. “Nneka the Pretty Serpent” was about a mermaid in human form, who loved seducing and possessing married men and destroyed anyone or anything in her way. Ndidi Obi was born in Lagos, but her parents came from Enugu state of Eastern Nigeria. She studied Banking and Finance at the University of Lagos and very fluent in English, Yoruba and her native Igbo language. Tweet

KBB.com’s 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $40,000 of 2014 Rank Vehicle 1 2014 Cadillac ATS 2 2014 BMW 3 Series 3 2014 Audi A5 4 2014 Lexus IS 5 2014 Infiniti Q50 6 2014 Lexus ES 7 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 8 2014 Acura RDX 9 2014 Buick Enclave 10 2014 Volvo S60 The deals listed below are added information and were not taken into consideration in assembling the 10 Best Luxury Cars Under $40,000 list. The KBB.com Editorial team chose the vehicles on their recommended list based on a vehicle’s overall attributes and value in comparison with other models in their segment and price class. Fair Purchase Price, which reports what other shoppers are paying for new cars this week, also was a factor in the overall analysis. Top Luxury Cars That Won’t Break the Bank Determined By Kelley Blue Book Expert Editors IRVINE, Calif., January 29, 2014 / PRNewswire / — Luxury transportation is now more attainable than the days of “Daddy Warbucks.” In the midst of the holid...

28 Jan 2014 22:35 Africa/Lagos Activists convene in India after anti-LGBT ruling Out & Equal partners with local NGOs to advance LGBT rights in India BANGALORE, India, Jan. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, India's Supreme Court upheld its ruling to criminalize sexual activities "against the order of nature," including same-sex relationships. The decision occurs concurrently with talks being held by Selisse Berry, Founder & CEO of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, in Bangalore to discuss workplace equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. The purpose of the cross-organizational meeting was to share best practices and create an action plan for next steps for safe and equitable workplaces. After the law passed, several LGBT employee resource groups were rumored to have closed. Some people who are openly LGBT at work shared that they are now feeling unsafe. "Multinational companies with operations in India are scramblin...

MISS FAIR AND WHITE GOLD BEAUTY CONTEST TAKES LAGOS BY STORM   ~ By Ingram Osigwe A sublime and novel kind of pageantry is about to break in Lagos with a brilliance and surreal excellence that will create a new distinct class for itself among beauty contests. Powered by the Bozac Group, it is themed: “Miss Fair and White Gold 2014”. Miss fair and White Gold is programmed to be an annual contest that will select the brand face for the Fair and White Gold Ultimate line of beauty products and cosmetics. Fair and White Gold comes in a complete line of 13 exceptional skincare, face and Body, day and night formulae for the contemporary Nigerian woman who desires the best skincare in the world. Manufactured in France by Labo Derma beauty research facilities, they are specially formulated for all African skin types, from light, to chocolate and ebony, cutting across all skin textures and ethnic systems. The line covers special beauty treatments and formulae for cleansing and exfoli...

27 Jan 2014 17:00 Africa/Lagos 'JESUS,' the Most Viewed Film of All Time, to Release in High-Definition for 35th Anniversary Original movie digitally re-mastered frame-by-frame with new musical score; Blu-ray edition hits stores in April ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of its 35th anniversary, "JESUS" – the most watched film in history, having been viewed billions of times – has now been re-mastered in high-definition with a complete new musical score in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Amid a wave of biblical theatrical movies releasing this spring, this classic film, re-titled "The JESUS Film," will have select theatrical showings around the nation beginning in March. Additionally, partnering with Cinedigm and Mission Home Video, the high-definition film will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital format in retail and online stores nationwide April 1. "The JESUS Film" is a faithful depiction of Christ's birth, mi...

Is Deadline Hollywood competing with The Hollywood Reporter ? Why the bragging rights over website visits when even robots can be used to increase website traffic and people pay to boost their Alexa rankings ? When Internet Traffic Stats and Metrics can be manipulated with website traffic generators ? Do you know that the most visited Nigerian website is not the most popular on Alexa? The VC-backed dedicated VOD platform iROKOtv is watched in 178 countries around the world and with one million unique visitors monthly and these are dedicated subscribers and not robots, clones or anonymous trolls on the so called most popular Nigerian websites on Alexa that every intelligent and smart SEO knows are populated by the same recycled visitors with each having multiple accounts with different fake IDs. What matters most to websites is regular and fresh content of more quality than quantity. ~ By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Publisher/Editor of NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® SERIES . Tweet ...

Agbarusia Ngele, Chief Willy Obi addressing Akokwa Community after his conferment. On Saturday, December 28, 2013 Chief Willy Obi, (Odinanwa), the Executive Chairman of Obison Homemate Explorers Limited & PANDA Events Centre Sabo – Yaba was conferred with a new title, Agbarusia Ngele of Akokwa, by His Royal Highness, Eze (Sir) Ikenna C. Okoli (KSC), Okoli V, Agbakwuruibe III, the 11th Obi of Akokwa. The ceremony which took place at the palace of the Obi was part of the celebration of the Odu-Obi Festival 2013. Guests of the new Agbarusia Ngele of Akokwa were hosted to a grand reception at Obison Villa at Owerre-Akokwa. Agbarusia Ngele welcoming Chief Jude Onyebuchi (Akuenwebe), President Diamond Fitness Club  Agbarusia Ngele and his lovely family. Agbarusia Ngele sharing a royal banter with the Obi of Akokwa. Agbarusia Ngele welcoming Ambassador Chief Chigozie Nwaolisa (Eselu), Grand Patron of Diamond Club. Agbarusia Ngele welcoming Igwe Nkpume. Agbarusia N...

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Annika Álofti is a British actress and director, known for "Mist" (2012), "Art Ache and Two Very Long Days" (2014) and she is playing a significant role in "Invasion 1897", the historical epic film by Lancelot Imasuen to be premiered in over 30 countries after the World Premiere in April 2014 in Benin City of the great Benin Kingdom in Edo State, Nigeria. Annika Álofti in traditional Benin Dress. Yvonne Hays and Hannah Raehse-Felstead on the set of "Invasion 1897". Award winning British actress Hannah Raehse-Felstead known for "Terror on Volcanic Island" (2009), "Fallen Angels" (2013) and "Eva's Diamond" (2013) is a judge in "Invasion 1897". Yvonne Hays is a fast rising Nigerian born British actress and model and the winner of the 2013 BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) Award for Best Actress. She is popular for her roles in "Heartless Carer...

23 Jan 2014 18:29 Africa/Lagos FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment Select "We Are One (Ole Ola)" by Global Music Sensation Pitbull Featuring International Superstar Jennifer Lopez and Brazil's Own Claudia Leitte as FIFA World Cup 2014™ Official Song   "We Are One (Ole Ola)" will be performed at the FIFA World Cup™ Opening Ceremony by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte on June 12, 2014 RIO DE JANEIRO , Jan. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment today announced that " We Are One (Ole Ola), " by global superstar Pitbull, featuring global superstar Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte , has been chosen as the Official Song of the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. The song will be performed by Pitbull, together with Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, at the FIFA World Cup™ Opening Ceremony on June 12 at the Arena de Sao Paulo. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140123/NY51588LOGO ) "I...