Nominations now open as Future Awards 2012 searches for young leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.

On May 29, Nigeria’s biggest youth event ‘The Future Awards’ organised an elaborate media and VIP launch for its seventh season. The event, which coincided with the country’s Democracy Day celebrations, took place at the Koral Reef in Ikoyi, Lagos.

In attendance were past winners and judges of the awards including Tara Fela Durotoye (Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Person of the Year), Uche Nnaji (Style Entrepreneur of the Year) and Tolu Ogunlesi (Journalist of the Year) who interacted with the media on the impact and influence of the awards.
This year, the Awards – unveiled as The Future Awards for Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Innovators – is themed ‘Tear down these walls!’ emphasising how far and how hard young people have worked to build a new system of innovation and values in Nigeria. The event unveiled the TV promos, radio promos, print and outdoor advertising that will drive the media campaign.

Photos from The African Kings of Comedy event

I was at the African Kings of Comedy this past Sunday and I have to say the event rocked. The foreign comedians, Basketmouth, Bovi, Okey Bakassi, I Go Die and several other comedians brought the house down. Tuface, MI, Davido, Darey Art Alade, Wizkid, Timi Dakolo, Tiwa Savage, Ara, Saucekid, Black Magic, Iyanya, all gave outstanding performances. Please continue to see photos from the event...

The importance of wearing underwear...:-)

...when breeze blow, fowl yansh go open. Lol. That's Albanian actress Arta Dobroshi at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival.

Breaking news: Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years in prison

Liberia's former president Charles Taylor was this morning sentenced to 50 years in prison for war crimes at an international war crimes court, in The Hague.

Taylor was found guilty last month of 11 counts of aiding and abetting was crimes and crimes against humanity by supporting rebels between 1996 and 2002 in return for conflict diamonds. He was convicted of offenses including murder, rape, sexual slavery, recruiting child soldiers, enforced amputations and pillage

Breaking news: UNILAG goes on 2 weeks strike + ALUMNI takes Federal Govt to court

The school authority has asked all students to leave the school premises before 11am this morning. The school will be shut down for two weeks. Also the school ALUMNI has taken the federal government to court over the re-naming of the iconic institution. Also heard that Mr President and the Senate will meet by 12 noon today to discuss on this issue.

Yesterday May 29th during a Democracy broadcast, President Jonathan announced the renaming of University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University of Lagos.

UNILAG students continue prostest; block third mainland bridge

The Third Mainland Bridge has been blocked on both sides by protesting students of University of Lagos. This is going on right now. Heard they are sending riot police there to disperse them...

Solid Star Releases Second Single 'Skibo'

In 2009, Joshua 'Solidstar' Iniyezo released his first album - One in a million. He has since then raised the notch by proving his class, versatility and staying power beyond doubt and earned the status of an act to watch out for.
Signed to Achievas Entertainment, he always brings to the table a distinctive blend of reggae, R&B and traditional African music, a factor that sets him apart. After the successful release of his 'Omotena' single, Solid Star returns with the upbeat and groovy 'Skibo', produced by Slim Beat. Listen to it below...