Around The World Gist: How I began featuring in American films -Nigeria’s...

Around The World Gist: How I began featuring in American films -Nigeria’s...: With over 66 movies he has featured in, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, a Nigerian Hollywood actor, in this online interview with OLUWAYINKA DA...

How I began featuring in American films -Nigeria’s top Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim

With over 66 movies he has featured in, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, a Nigerian Hollywood actor, in this online interview with OLUWAYINKA DADA, speaks on his life in the American movie industry and how he has been able to remain relevant in the industry.

Nigerians abroad are really making waves with their skills and talents. In fact, they have continued to do the nation proud with their performances and talents. One of such is  Nigerian Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, who is making waves in the American entertainment industry.

Hakeem Kae-Kazim is one of the actors in both Hollywood and Nollywood. He was born in Nigeria on 1st of October, 1962 and trained in the United Kingdom at the highly regarded Bristol Old Vic and soon after graduation was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Kae-Kazim rose to fame in the Oscar Nominated film Hotel Rwanda, playing George Rutugunda. The film is a 2004 American drama, which was based on real life events in Rwanda, focusing on the ravages of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.

Cardiac arrest does not have to lead to death -Expert

by: Oluwayinka Dada and Victoria Ipe
It is not uncommon nowadays to hear of people who suddenly dropped dead and were said to have suffered cardiac arrest.

All over the world, incidences of cardiac arrests are becoming more popular, with it accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths in Europe.

Cardiac arrest, also known as cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during systole.

Speaking with Saturday Tribune, Dr Mudasiru Salami, a Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon in the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, said “Cardiac arrest is when the sensation of activities of the heart completely stops.

“Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that, in certain groups of patients, is potentially reversible if treated early enough.

When unexpected cardiac arrest leads to death, it is called sudden cardiac death (SCD).”

In the same vein, Dr Patience Sotunbi, Consultant Anaesthetist, College Of Medicine, University of Ibadan, UCH and president,  Life Resuscitation Society of Nigeria (LIRESON), said cardiac arrest is different from (but may be caused by) a heart attack (myocardial infarction), where blood flow to the still-beating heart is interrupted (cardiogenic shock).

First lady of calm, Sasha P: Musicians provide therapy with music

THE line said “Hey put your head up don’t you cry, you can make it if you try shara giri omo ekun adara” The Yoruba translation is to pull yourself up like a lions kid and it will get better. Her name is Yetunde Alabi better known as Sasha P. When I arrived from North America a year ago, I purchased a Samsung phone which was loaded with her album. This was a 2007 album which I never knew as I was not familiar with her music but I definitely listened to this album 3 times daily but the track “Adara” became my favourite.
Sasha P is very captivating and all her songs are very inspiring. I learned she is a motivational speaker as well. I first saw Sasha on stage in Lagos May 2013, during the #DivasRockConcert. “Always Keep Moving” coupled with “Adara” reduces me to tears when I’m having a tough time in Nigeria.

Nothing is too big for a woman to achieve, Blessing Lima says •Nigerian, who is first West African female combatant pilot

Many Nigerian women see military profession as a no go area. Amazingly, this is not so for young, beautiful and witty Blessing Liman.
Recently, Liman attained the historical height as the first female military pilot in the whole of West Africa.
Liman, an indigene of Zangom Katat Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was born 29 years ago, precisely on March 13, 1984.

If I Listen To What People Say, I Will End Up Getting Depressed - Actress, Funke Akindele

Talented Actress, Funke Akindele who recently separated from her husband, Kehinde Oloyede in a recent interview said despite all that has happened she is still happy and living her life.
According to Funke
“I’m happy with my life, I am living my life for myself, not for anybody, I am not going to live my life based on what people say; if I do that, I am going to end up being the loser.
We all are fallible, we are human, forget the fact that we are celebrities.
Being a TV person doesn’t make me a super human being! If I listen to what people are saying, I will
end up getting depressed and that’s one thing I won’t allow to happen to me.

Popular Dancer, Kaffy's Husband Eight Years Younger Than Her

Popular dancer, Kaffy‘s husband, Joseph ‘Papy J’ Ameh posted a photo of his international passport on his Instagram page showing he is 25 years old.

According to his international passport, Papy J was born on May 23, 1988. The drummer-music producer who travelled along with Psquare to the US for their upcoming US/Canada posted a page of his passport and flight details on his Instagram page some hours ago.

Angry Fans Reportedly Stone Wizkid, Damage His Porsche For Being Arrogant

According to the report Wizkid, dressed in White T-shirt and a Red Sofa Shoe came in a black Porshce Cayenne with covered number plates, already Wizkid have sneaked himself into the compound then came out into the hand of large crowd waiting to shake hand with him or snap photo with him and again the large crown was waiting for Wizkid to give them some money which Wizkid reluctant to do.

Tope Alabi estranged Pastor, Ireti Ajanaku was a cultist?

It was claimed that Prophet Ireti Ajanaku resurrected but this may have been a false attempt to keep his memory alive by some of his church members

The Prophet, Tope Alabi estranged spiritual father has already been confirmed dead and the Oro traditional worshippers have allegedly conducted a funeral rite for the late pastor.

The Report according to Gazelle News has it as thus:
Incredible! Oro Worshippers Hold Funeral Rites For Pastor Ajanaku
By Jumu’ah Abiodun

It may sound incredible but it is true.

Yoruba Group In Diaspora Warn Igbos: ‘Enough Of Attacks On Our People’

The age-long peaceful relationship that has existed between the Yoruba and Igbo people in the country appeared threatened as the Odua Descendants Union, a Yoruba cultural organization, has threatened to retaliate further attacks on Yoruba personalities.

The formidable group based in Seattle, Washington, USA, in a statement signed by its coordinator, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, said the level of attacks on Yorubas as a race and people by certain individuals of Igbo stock as a reaction to Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s articles was unbecoming.

It said: “We shall no longer tolerate any attack on any Yoruba personality. We hope this will serve as a notice to our brothers and sisters across the Niger that it is no longer going to be business as usual. Enough of these attacks on our people.”

Bob Manuel’s mother to be buried August 30

The family of actor Bob Manuel Udokwu who recently lost their mother has announced burial details.
According to a statement obtained, the burial is slated for Friday, August 30, 2013 at the family home, Geoffrey Udokwu’s compound, Nkwelle Ogidi, Anambra State.
With Bob Manuel’s strong presence in the movie industry, Nollywood is expected to be prominently represented at the burial.
Madam Udokwu who was 78 years old died in her sleep on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

Wizboyy's new album. Hot or Not (share your thoughts)

RCCG pastor breaks academic record at Princeton University, USA Completes a-5-year Ph.D in 2 years with distinction after best MBA result, First Class degree in Economics

United States, as the first student to complete a-five-year Ph.D programme in two years with distinction. OLUWAYINKA DADA, in this piece, takes a look at his background and rise to academic excellence.

SOME Nigerians abroad have now become global celebrities as a result of their distinct academic performances.
One of such is Dr Nimi Wariboko, who his contemporaries said has been an epitome of success right from his youthful age.

Dipp shoots video for ‘Balance for me’

Fans of sexy singer Dipp have been waiting for what’s next from the ‘half man, half amazing’ and have no reason to wait anymore as we come bearing good news. His label, Phoenix Entertainment have announced the video premiere date of Dipp’s hit single ‘Balance For Me’ as well as releasing behind the scenes pictures of the shoot which was filmed in the city of Lagos, Nigeria and directed by Gambit Pictures, who was also responsible for his eye-popping video for ‘Rock Ur Body’.
The man himself Dipp, came all out in this one, staring one of Nigeria’s finest comedian Bovi. See behind the scenes below...

Genevieve Nnaji rocks Aso-Ebi in Nnewi

Nollywood queen Genevieve Nnaji was in Nnewi yesterday to celebrate with her friends Ukay and Fred as they marked their traditional wedding. See pictures below

Hip Contest: Mercy Johnson Wrestles With Juliet Ibrahim

Mercy Johnson is a Nigerian actress who made her debut in the movie titled the Maid. The talented actress is a thespian of note in Nollywood. She is said to be part of few actresses with intimidating hips after Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. She is hot and sassy mother of one.
Juliet Ibrahim, a Ghanaian actress of Lebanese and Liberian descent reigns supreme in Ghollywood, the Ghana movie industry. She made her first entry into the acting world in 2007 in a film titled Crime to Christ. She is beautiful, a head-turner and a mother too.
These two personalities from the African continent are gunning for the accolade of ‘Miss Hippie Africa’, an imaginary award for the most endowed hip in the acting world in Africa with these two hottest industries, Nollywood and Ghollywood in focus.
By all standards, both Mercy and Juliet are show stoppers because of what they possess. Their hips cannot be overlooked or ignored no matter what gender you belong to, it always calls for more than the cursory single glance, more often than not, aside the unconscious complement that comes out of your mouth; you are bound to give kudos to the Sculptor who created all in his own image for the master piece.
The RN B goddess, Shakira seems to have said it all in one of her well known songs, ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. These well carved out African hips truly don’t lie.
With all these attributes and accolades they both have possessed as actresses whose hip are you nominating?

Laide Bakare Returns from maternity vacation

Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has returned to Nigeria after months of maternity vacation in the United States of America. That may not be new, though. What you will find new about the beautiful actress is that she has just finished shooting a new movie titled Iron Lady with stars based abroad and Nigeria.
We learnt that the new film was shot in Florida using some such exotic locations in Tampa Bay and Miami cities.
Recall that Laide just launched Uncommon Alhaja, another super flick which was conceptualized and completed in U.S. while she was on holiday.
‘Iron Lady’ will no doubt position Laide as an actress who is not only creative but adventurous in her chosen field as a great role interpreter with flair for elegance and professionalism. Her choice of Florida, we gathered, was stemmed from the fact that the cities have such scenes that will delight the audience.

Moment unarmed protester confronting Egyptian tank is 'hit by gunfire' as 91 die on day of rage and vigilantes clash with police

As deadly clashes between government forces and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood continued in Egypt on Friday, a disturbing video has emerged that appeared to show the military firing on unarmed demonstrators.
The footage clocking in at just under a minute was uploaded to YouTube August 16. The caption written in Arabic read: 'The army shoots on peaceful protesters in Ismailia.'
Ismailia is a city in northeastern Egypt, where Reuters reported that four protesters were killed Friday during a 'Day of Rage.'

X Factor to front real-time story on Radio 2 of JFK's assassination marking 50th anniversary of US President's death

The assassination of John F Kennedy is to be recreated in an historic three-hour primetime programme on Radio 2 - fronted by X Factor host Dermot O'Leary.
In a departure from his usual light entertainment role, O'Leary has been chosen alongside current affairs presenter Jeremy Vine to host the three-hour broadcast on November 22, the 50th anniversary of the US president's death.
It will feature live singers and a band performing poignant songs from the United States civil rights era, with the story being told minute-by-minute, starting with the departure of the Presidential motorcade from Dallas Love Field airport shortly before midday local time. 
It will finish with vice-president Lyndon B Johnson being sworn in as President on Air Force One three hours later.
O’Leary - who is reported to have a passion for history - said the story had an additional personal resonance for him because his parents in Co Wexford had met President Kennedy on a journey to trace his Irish family roots.
'They shook his hand,' he said. 'I spoke to my dad about the assassination and he said it was a proper standstill moment. The moon landings and JFK getting shot were the two big moments for that generation.'
Largely known as an entertainment presenter, O’Leary described his role as 'wingman' to the 'gravitas' of Vine, a news and current affairs specialist.
The X Factor presenter is a passionate fan of history and said he would like to make further documentaries as part of the BBC's commemoration of the centenary of the First World War
The presenter has also talked to the BBC about a potential project tracing the front line of the Battle of the Somme, which stretched from the North Sea to Switzerland.
Bob Shennan, controller of Radio 2, said the BBC would broadcast the events at the time of day they happened – the shooting in Dealey Plaza occurred at 6.30pm British time.

UNIBEN First Class graduate, Uwa Imafidion emerges best student at US varsity with 4.0 CGPA on 4.0 scale

Oluwayinka Dada writes on the achievement of a Nigerian student in the United States, Uwa Osamede Imafidon, who graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), United States with Masters in Microbiology and made a 4.0 CGPA out of the maximum 4.0 CGPA.

There are many students from different countries in the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in the United States that graduated this year, but a Nigerian, Uwa Osamede Imafidon stood out with the highest Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 from the maximum of 4.0.

Nigerian, Emma McQuiston, makes history as UK’s first black marchioness

Emma McQuiston

OLUWAYINKA DADA takes a look at the background, life and style of a Nigerian, Emma McQuiston, who recently became a marchioness, the first black to assume that status in the United Kingdom.

A 26-year-old Nigerian, Emma McQuiston, recently made history in the United Kingdom, when she got enrolled into the British artistocratic royal class of noblewomen, now becoming the first ever UK’s first black marchioness.

In the United Kingdom, a marchioness is a noblewoman ranking between duchess and countess. In essence, the ranking in the British royalty goes thus: Dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons.