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Bey accused of photoshopping her thighs… We never thought we’d see the day where some of Beyonce’s fans turn against her! Queen Bey has been accused of photoshopping a ‘thigh gap’ into a picture which she posted on her Tumblr. In the controversial pic which was taken on a family vacation in the Dominican Republic, Beyonce is spotted wearing a two-piece bikini while playing golf. As soon as the snap was posted on Tumblr social media went abuzz with some people questioning the singer’s ‘thigh gap’. Check out some of the comments below!

Music star, turned prophet, Emmanuel Ifechukwu Okose , famously known as Soul E has explained why he dumped secular music for God’s work. In a recent interview, he said God threatened to make him cripple if he fails to do his work and also dismissed the predictions that Nigeria would split by 2015. You started out as a secular singer and now you are a prophet. Do you regret the time you wasted doing secular music? No, the Bible says in all things give thanks. My life is like a story, but I thank God for using me to his glory. Your encounter with God; how did it happen? I was in Singapore at a train station and a white man walked up to me and spoke in Yoruba, “do you want God to turn you to a cripple before you do this work? That was the turning point in my life. Do you have any plan of opening your own church soon? Well, I have not heard from God to do so yet, but I run a ministry called KINGDOM BUILDERS. There are several predictions that Nigeria would bre...

After series of talks with the management of telecommunications giant, MTN, Nigerian high profile musicians, Banky W, DR SID, Sound Sultan and Harrysong have finally signed up with the Nigerian company as its latest set of brand ambassadors. Banky, Sultan, SID and Harrysong were all featured on the last MTN Loud in Naija Tour which took place from November to December 2013 in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Ibadan. * L-R, Banky W, DR. SID, Sound Sultan and Harrysong ready to become MTN ambassadors The quartet’s songs were also included in the last two mixtapes – ‘#MTNLoudInNaijaMix’ and ‘Loud In Naija Valentine 2014 Mix’ which MTN released in December and February respectively. According to an insider, the artistes would soon be unveiled by the telecom operator as soon as 'they finalize the deals with MTN'. An attempt to get a confirmation of the deal from the musicians was unsuccessful as they remained silent, not responding to newsmen's queries. It was...

Despite his status as an A-list African celebrity, Ghanaian actor John Dumelo did not hesitate to board a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke Maruwa, when he visited Lagos last week. On April 2, he updated his multiple admirers on his traveling plans via his Facebook profile : On the same day, he posted his impressions of the local weather on his Twitter account: Finally, he updated his Instagram status by posting a picture of himself sitting inside the Lagos commercial vehicle at the Randle area of Surulere. The famous actor was apparently in a hurry and held up by the usual heavy Lagos traffic, or there were no taxi vehicles around. He accompanied the photo with caption: "After waiting a long time for the driver, got to make do with what is available". After seeing the post, Dumelo's numerous fans have expressed their admiration and commended the actor's courage and humility. They noted that his Nigerians colleagues would hardly have done ...

You remember that Wizkid is an ambassador for the telecommunication giant MTN, right? Then this photo looks even stranger than it could be... The Star Boy was pictured, when he was totally indulged into a serious conversation with someone. Maybe it was Davido? We can't but wonder how he sends text messages using his "Moneyphone"

Timaya's new music video 'Bum bum' remix featuring Sean Paul falls in the category of explicit videos. Award-winning Jamaican dancehall artiste Sean Paul and Timaya sing about women's beautiful part while riding on a yacht. Directed by Shutah Films, the video is loaded with “Bum Bum” elements. Watch video/screenshots below: ( WARNING: Explicit content )

Micheal Jackson Baby mama Debbie Rowe has sued the Jackson family for custody of her kids claiming that the kids are not being supervised well. Debbie had two kids with Micheal , Micheal jnr and Paris and had given Micheal full custody of the kids years ago. Sources say that Rowe is extremely dissatisfied with the way the kids are being supervised. She loves Micheal's mother Katherine but she feels that Katherine is too old to take proper care of the kids. While Micheals brothers and their kids have been a bad influence on her kids and Prince ''Blankett'' (Micheal's last kid). Sources say that she is really concerned that Prince has started to use bad language at such an early age  and no one is checking him in line. Rowe is also unhappy with Micheals' brother Jermaine saying he is creepy and his appearance on "Celebrity Wife Swap. does him no good either. She is also really disturbed that after Paris recent suicide attempt there has be...

Nigerian hip-hop recording artiste Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, in a recent interview revealed that he is not ready for marriage and will start thinking about it in his late 30’s. Ice Prince When asked why he is still single, he replied, " I don’t think I am planning to get married now because am still young, I’m in my youth and moreover, I am just 27 years old. Maybe later in my late thirties I can start planing to get married or not ." His reasons being that he still has along way to go before he thinks about settling down. " I don’t think I am mentally ready for marriage.  I think before one could get married, one needs to attain certain level of understanding and awareness. I don’t think I have those qualities just yet ," he said. He was asked if he had any plans of settling down with his baby mama but he said he wouldn’t want to talk about his girlfriend and about the mother of his baby. He however said she is good and they ar...

Rapper Big Sean's ex-fiancee Naya Rivera accused him of stealing jewelry from her house. Naya Rivera took to Twitter yesterday and openly accused the rapper: "@bigsean stealing rolexes from a lady’s house now. Maybe cuz I’m on Glee now and making more money or something. #triflin." Later she deleted the tweet. However, it was gathered that the Rolex in question was Big Sean's all along. He allegedly gave it to Rivera to occasionally wear, but never intended for her to keep the item. It is sad when breakups get nasty on social media. As Big Sean called off the wedding a couple weeks ago , he believed Rivera to be “too controlling and jealous,” especially of women he met on tour.

Nigerian Hip hop Artist Jude Abaga, better known by stage name M.I, meaning Mr Incredible 'proposed' to a female fan in Makurdi during the Star Trek music concert. Jude Abaga AKA M.I It wasn't a real proposal though but it thrilled the crowd who were gathered at IBB Square, Makurdi, Benue State for the concert. M.I while performing during the show asked a female fan, who is a dwarf to come on stage. He then asked if she had a boyfriend and if he could be her boyfriend. After which he carried her like a baby while he sang. Star Music Trek 2014 will be touring the following cities, Nsukka, 29th March, Makurdi, 5th April Uyo, 12th April, Umuahia 19th April, Orlu 26th April, Ekwulobia, 3rd May Onitsha Fegge, 11th May, Benin 17th May, Ado Ekiti, 24th May, and Lagos May 31st. The performers include 2face, Tiwa Savage, M.I,  Olamide, Davido, Wizkid, Wande Coal, Sound Sultan, Pasuma, Mr Raw, Dr Sid, Naeto C, KCee, Sean Tizzle, Phyno, Timaya and May D. Hosts for ...

Impressively, Nokia Corporation first showed off its Android phone, Nokia X, late last month in Nigeria (March, 2014) and the first set of the phones have arrived Lagos and other parts of the country in a matter of weeks, even to the delight of millions of Nokia fans who have waited so long to have a grab of this much publicized latest product. It is no longer news that lots of loyal customers/users of Nokia, representatives of telecom service providers, media executives and other relevant stakeholders experienced the Nokia X at its Nigeria launch event in Lagos. This huge presence as well as acceptance, simply shows that Nokia products still remain customers' first choice, due to its enduring pedigree of durability and efficiency.

Lovers, friends and business partners: Tiwa and Tee Billz. Photo: Filed, Ladun Liadi Tiwa Savage and manager/hubby Tunji ‘ Tee Billz ’ Balogun will hold their white wedding on April 26, 2014 in Dubai, U.A.E. A snapshot of the couple’s wedding IV has found its way to the internet. According to the IV, the wedding ceremony will hold an hour after Noon at the Jasmine Yatch Pier 7 building, behind Marina Mall in Dubai. The reception follows at Armani Hotel at the iconic Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. No official word yet from the couple who held their traditional wedding on November 23, 2013 at the Ark Vicinity, Lekki, Lagos.

Damilola Adegbite, Mercy Johnson, Uche Jombo. Photo: Complete Fashion, Wow Magazine What a season of celebrity babies this will make! Three Nigerian actresses are possibly pregnant with two of them expecting their first kids. Top Nollywood star  Mercy Johnson is reportedly pregnant with her second child. The actress and  hubby Prince Okojie welcomed their first child, Purity , in December 2012. According to blogger Linda Ikeji , the actress is already four months pregnant. Next up is Uche Jombo ; the actress who recently relocated to the US to spend time with her husband Kenny Rodriguez is said to be expecting baby number one, timikulzle reports . Jombo who tied the knot back in 2012 is currently working on new movies from her company, UJ Studio Productions . And there’s also actress Damilola Adegbite . The pretty young chic who’s  madly in love with Ghanaian hunk Chris Attoh is also reported to have been knocked up! It is possible their scheduled Ap...

Big Sean and Naya Rivera. Photo: Idolator The 26-year-old rapper – who proposed to the ‘ Glee ‘ star six months ago – has called off his engagement with 27-year-old actress Naya Rivera and has decided to end their relationship completely. A representative for Big Sean told E! news: ‘ After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off … Sean wishes Naya nothing but the best and it is still his hope that they can continue to work through their issues privately. We will not be commenting again on this matter. ‘ Naya – who began dating the hunk in April last year – recently admitted she thought Big Sean – whose real name is Sean Anderson – would make an ‘amazing husband’ and a ‘great’ father to her future children. She said earlier this year: ‘ I think he’s going to be an amazing husband, and he’ll make a great father someday. ‘He’s so kind to people, but he also wears the pants in our relationship, which I love...

Nollywood bad girl, Tonto Dike who only recently begged her friends and fans to pray for her as she has decided to quit her smoking habit, is in the news for the wrong reason again.The Rivers State-born actress, from what Empressleak.biz gathered, was recently accused of having a one-night se'x rum'p with Mr. Taiwo Afolabi, Sifax boss, a man with the negative reputation of sleeping with several top Nollywood actress and “paying them handsomely”.However, the news seems to be spreading very fast and Tonto Dike herself has decided to break her silence on the matter. Below is how she reacted to the Se'x For Money Story:Ques.: Tonto I am calling you to confirm another gist making the rounds. Your name has been linked to sifax boss Mr Taiwo Afolabi. It is alleged you had se'x with him for a fee of five million naira. Can you tell us your side of the story?Ans.: I Dont know him and the name rings no bellQues.: You have never met the abovementioned man?Ans.: No I have notQues.:...

This is exactly one of those million things ladies do in their room when they are bored. These 2 black pretty ladies decided to twerk on themselves and show some other moves they ‘ve got.. You wouldn’t wanna miss this, so watch! *winks

Akintunde Ahmad, a 17-year old Nigerian student at Oakland Tech in Oakland, who got a 5.0 GPA and 2,100 on the SAT, has received numerous offer to study in some of America’s top colleges like Yale, Columbia and Brown.While some people are still in shock over his accomplishments, the star student athlete notes in a sfgate.com report that he has also gotten used to surprised reactions when people find out about his stellar academic performance.“People looking at me funny is so common that it doesn’t stick out for me anymore” Ahmad said.“It’s something that I’ve gotten used to”.Ahmad, who is one of six children acknowledged he has gotten offers to attend college at Yale, Brown, Columbia, Northwestern, the University of Southern California, UCLA, Howard, Chapman, Cal Poly and Cal State East Bay, adding that he has been waitlisted by UC Berkeley as well as Georgetown.According to him, some private school students who, claimed his achievements r...

The rapper statement has got the internet in uproar as to how men view women in the Nigerian society.He statement had lots of women thinking that men only see them as cooking machines and not as a life partner.Black Magic had said:if you're not a good cook, you have failed as a girl.He said it in yesterday's Ebony Live TV show 'The Spot', Men do you agree with him ? and Women What do you think about this?

Has these been a NUNAVUT CULTURE for Ghanain Ladies?Facebook has recently become the platform for some Ghanaian girls to ply their secret trade of pros'titution . EmpressLeak went round and found the various Ghanaian “ Shashie ” girls who like uploading their nakked pictures on facebook to attract guys.PIC 1PIC 2PIC 3PIC 4PIC 5PIC 6Flip through the picture pages and find out if you will recognize your sister or girlfriend among them.

This babe was born with no eyebrow at all but with make-up she can make herself more beautiful than your cute girlfriend that you will be tempted to follow her.Guys , if your babe is ok without make-up, respect her!

i could’nt believe this when i saw this because her hips is so large..she is a female act from ghana by name hipsy …..watch the video to see for your self…

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are set totie the knot in Paris on May 24, but they may have to reschedule their big day after discovering the French law requires a strict 40-day residency before they can get married in the country.The French Embassy in Washington D.C told RadarOnline: ‘All marriages must be performed by a French civil authority before any religious ceremony takes place.‘The mayor can authorise the deputy mayor or a city councillor to perform the ceremony in the town in which one of the parties to be married has resided for at least 40 days preceding the marriage.‘These requirements cannot be waived.’ The 36-year-old rapper reportedly has an apartment in the French capital but he doesn’t live there full-time as he currently resides in California with Kim, 33.Meanwhile, the couple – who have 10-month-old daughter North together – were keen for their wedding day to be an experience their 200 guests will never forget, so they have hi...

Nigerian singer, Tuface Idibia now has twonew properties in Lekki . With a five-bedroom duplex at Richmond Gate Estate, 2Face is one of the many prominent Nigerians who bought into the home plan of Haven Homes; a Lagos based Real Estate Company.I don’t know if that is allowed but an official of Haven Homes who pleaded anonymity said the African queen crooner is now the owner of the two massive duplexes worth over N400 million.Describing the luxury buildings, our source said it is a “five unit bedroom duplex with a gym, mini studio, two sittingrooms, terrace, among other personalised components”.Officially opened on Saturday and Sunday,March 29 and 30, 2014, Haven Homes newest estate, Richmond Gate, Lekki, Lagos, has reportedly been sold out as more and more celebs desire to own a property there.“The real estate company even has a freshlist of subscribers waiting for another two years to acquire their units.”2Face declined comments when he was called. Have...

The State Commissioner of Police, Ambrose Aisabo, who confirmed this on Tuesday, said several others sustained injuries during the pandemonium.According to him, some suspected street urchins confronted the police when they tried to stop a clash between locals and a movie shooting group.The commissioner said a free for all ensued when the suspected hoodlums accosted a team of film producing company.Aisabo said one of the suspects, who wielded cutlasses and other dangerous weapons, died on the spot when he was hit by the police bullet.He noted that his men had no choice thanto release the shot when the atmosphere became tense.A witness, Halima Ibrahim, a tailor by profession, said the movie company were in the area to shoot a scene of a new movie when the hoodlums demanded for land charges, called ‘owo ile'.She said the company’s refusal led to the destruction of their movie production gadgets by the hoodlums.The commissioner explained that the police officers were overpowered...

Started from the bottom, now he's a meme. The NCAA gave birth to a very dramatic phenomenon Monday night.   Drake is a bestselling recording artist, was on a hit TV show and is dating Rihanna. But now, he's really made it. He's an Internet meme. Here's the background: as Kentucky made it to the NCAA National Championship game, people realized that Drake was a big Kentucky fan. He even went into their locker room to give an inspirational speech. So, of course, Drake was in attendance for the National Championship game between Kentucky and Connecticut. Kentucky lost, causing Drake to stand somberly and causing the Internet to quickly make him their new fav orite meme. "Poor Drake" was born.   Drake Tries To Inspire Robert Redford In "The Natural"  

When you're probably still struggling to get someone or yourself to buy some few naira goodies for youself, Justin Bieber received a new Bugatti as gift! He Instagramed a photo of a new Bugatti Monday with the caption, "Uncle Stunna luv. My first Bugatti #generosity." But there's controversy on how possible it was for Uncle Stunna popularly known as Birdman to have given him such an expensive gift. While many to believe that Justin's Uncle Stunna (better known to you as Birdman) had purchased him a car that can cost as much $2.5 million dollars, TMZ reports that the Bugatti is just a loaner. According to their source, Birdman has simply agreed to let Biebs borrow it whenever he's in Miami, because it's not like Justin has ever gotten into any trouble driving cars in Miami. There are certain perks that come when you're hanging around YMCMB, and if Justin Bieber didn't know of them before, he surely knows them now. O...

Music star Rihanna responded to the rumours regarding her alleged pregnancy by displaying her washboard abs. Not even a hint on a baby bump as she bared her flat stomach while wearing  a white bra top.

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved the budget of N4.6 trillion as the government budget in 2014. The budget proposal figure was increased by the legislators by relatively minimal 53 billion naira. The sum of N4.642 trillion had been the budget estimate presented to the National Assembly by the Co-ordinating minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in December 2013 on behalf of President Jonathan. Out of that sum, 3.54 trillion was slated for the recurrent expenditure while the remaining N1.1 trillion-the equivalent of 23.7 percent, was billed for capital projects. The budget which is the lowest in three years, passed the second reading on February 4, 2014. A third reading passage is expected by the House of Representatives before a harmonization of the bill, ahead of the president’s assent.

Music star Davido, who is currently on tour in the USA, used the opportunity to hang out with his friend, rapper Wale. Popular "Skelewu" performer will always find time for his pals, no matter how busy he is. Popularity of Nigerian-American rapper Wale skyrocketed in 2006 with his hit song "Dig Dug (Shake It)". As we see the two talented musicians having fun, we keep wondering if there’s a new productive collaboration in the works. Wale said: “Chillin at my spot wit @lifeofdavido writin these naija tunes”

Fresh reports indicate that Nollywood actress and producer, Uche Jombo is expecting a baby from her American hubby Kenny Rodriguez. Popular blogger Stella Dimoko Korkus revealed that the couple, who got married in 2012, are expecting their first baby between August and September 2014. According to the blogger, Uche is said to be looking beautiful at her second trimester of pregnancy. Although no official confirmation of this story has been provided (yet?), we really hope that it is true and congratulate the happy couple!

Mega star rapper Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent, has been ordered by a judge to pay the sum  of USD1.6 million to Sleek Headphones after a planned deal to market his own range with the company fell through.  According to RadarOnline.com, Candy Shop crooner has invested over USD1 million to start his line of headphones, before deciding to create another set of accessories with a different company. Court documents reportedly show the former partners of Fifty were “stunned” when they found the Sync by 50 headphones were “basically the same design, mechanically” as the pair they had developed. Sleek also claimed the rapper and his assistants stole confidential information from a website they developed to promote the headphones before they were produced. The site featured e-mails of 3,639 potential customers and other data. However, this classified information has disappeared after Fifty and his were given the password. It has been gathered th...

Chiwetel Ejiofor flaunts his award for best lead actor at BAFTA. Photo: Instagram According to UK newspaper  The Independent , Nigerian born actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor might be joining the cast on the set of the 24th James Bond movie billed for release on Friday, November 6, 2015. Although details of the film are still under wraps, the newspaper reports that ‘fingers are already being pointed ‘ at Ejiofor for a shot at a baddie role in the movie. David Black , chairman of the James Bond International Fan Club,  reportedly said, ’ If the production company can hook an actor of Ejiofor’s calibre for a key role they’ll be well on their way to another winner. He named  The Godfather  and  Fargo  as two of his all-time favourite films – that must say something about his likes for a good villain.’ Ejiofor’s performance as Solomon Northup in the 2013 historical drama, ’12 years a slave’ fetched him international recognition and well over 30 nomina...

Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele has debunked reports that she has moved into a private estate in Lekki, Lagos with a new lover. The information was a lead story in the current edition of City People Magazine and has since gone viral online. In a press statement released by Ms Akindele’s rep, Funke said, “‘It will be vainglorious to make it a media issue, just as it is condescending to claim any imaginary lover paid for the apartment” In Funke’s words, “In the past few months I have enjoyed tremendous love from my fans, family and brands that I represent. I cherish every second I get to spend with my colleagues on sets because it has been rewarding. I look forward to many more precious moments in the years ahead. I appreciate the concern of fans and a section of the media on this matter of the heart, but I plead for understanding as I continue to concentrate my creative energy on my career and immediate family.” The 36-year old “Jenifa” further urged the ...

Let’s do it again: Mo’Cheddah is ready to make a return. Photo: Instagram The female Pop singer has announced her return to the music scene with the release of her new single ‘ Destinambari ‘. The former KnightHouse act hooks up with rapper of the moment Phyno and producer Cobhams Asuquo for a verse and production respectively. ‘ The making of the song was an amazing experience; working with Cobhams and Phyno on this track is a match made in heaven! I am so excited and can’t wait to share it with the world ‘. Mo’Cheddah parted ways with production house KnightHouse in 2011, a year after her debut ‘ Franchise Celebrity ‘.