Enebeli Elebuwa Passes On.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, has died in an Indian hospital.

Elebuwa, who died on Tuesday night, had been battling the effects of a stroke for sometime and undergone treatment at some hospitals in Nigeria before being moved abroad.

The illness had kept him bedridden for sometime.

Elebuwa was well known for the role he played as Andrew in a campaign by the Federal Government in the 80s to discourage Nigerians from fleeing the country.

The immediate President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr. Segun Arinze, confirmed Elebuwa's death on the telephone.

He said, "He fought gallantly. He was a great actor. We all called him Andrew but unfortunately, he has checked out.

"We thank the Delta State Government which stood by him. We also thank the Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo, for his efforts."

Other Nollywood personalities who have died in the last few months include Sam Loco Efe, Geraldine Ekeocha, Ahmed Alasari, Akin Ogungbe, Ashley Nwosu, Dento, Taiwo Bello and Pete Eneh.
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Dane DeHaan To Play Harry Osborn In Amazing Spiderman 2

This is such a fab choice for Harry in The Amazing
Spider-Man 2, our minds are about to blow!
If you don't recognize Dane, he happened to turn one
hell of a performance in the found-footage superhero
movie, Chronicle. You probably also recognize him from
True Blood, Lawless, In Treatment and Lincoln.
In short: the guy can act!
Here's what Dane tweeted after Marc Webb revealed
the choice:
"To say I'm excited is an
understatement.#HarryOsborn #ASM2 All this love
is makin' me feel all tingly inside. Thanks y'all."
Add us to that list of support, Dane! We can't wait to
see what you do with the role!
Even though we'll always have a soft spot for James
Franco's Harry Osborn (that sounds dirty), we're ready
to move on! LOLz!
Get here fast, 2014!

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Mike Adenuga Donates 500m To Bayelsa Flood Relief Fund

Globacom owner, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr, has donated a sum of N500m to the Bayelsa State Government in support of its relief efforts to victims of the recent flooding in the state.

Adenuga presented a draft cheque to Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson in Abuja on Tuesday, saying he was moved to make the donation by the sufferings of victims of the tragedy, considering its magnitude and devastation on the people and the state.

Governor Dickson received the cheque on behalf of a high-powered delegation he led to the Abuja the residence of the billionaire and was full of praises and appreciation.

He thanked Adenuga for his deep concern and love for the people of Bayelsa and promised that that the money would be judiciously used with donations from other public-spirited individuals, corporate bodies and donor agencies, locally and internationally.

 


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Beverly Naya Qualify For MTV Base Nigeria VJ Search

MTV Base (@MtvbaseAfrica) has unveiled the thirty-two lucky qualifiers in the MTV Base VJ Search competition, following the auditions in Lagos on Saturday. 

Thousands of young hopefuls turned out for the auditions at Fantasy Land – fired with excitement at the prospect of getting through to the next round in the MTV Base VJ Search contest and winning a job representing MTV Base (DStv Channel 322 & STV).

Among the qualifiers are a diverse group of girls and guys that include Nollywood actress Beverly Naya, student Daala Oruwari (23), model Fredman Abraham (24), singer Meredine Roth (22), student Powella Samson (25), student Olumide Akinsola (23), student Prince Angel Bob (24), student Ayotunde Oyewumi (23), music lover Abioye Noah (22), student Odigie Benjamin (18), rapper Idris Mohammed (23), hair stylist Michael Martins (25), job-hunter Charmaine Muoneme (24), actress and entrepreneur Uzor Osimkpa, graduate Akinola Fafowora (23), HR practitioner Abidemi Akinbo (24), vocal impressionist Korede Amund (20), IT consultant Charles Feyisetan (24), graduate Nabby John (24), student Zane Ekeoma (25), student Jayson Oyidu (23), model Kayla Scott (22), field executive Otugo Alexander (25), graduate Stessi Chima (24), TV hopeful Kemi Owatemi (21), radio presenter Ada Ogunkeye (25) and 25 year old Ehizojie Okoeguale.

Last but not least, 22 year old student Ekene Bright Emelobe from Abuja, 25 year old music lover Osamogie Ekhaguere from Benin City, 25 year old radio presenter Tobechi Nneji from Enugu and fun-loving 23 year old Inah Ekat from Calabar also made it through to the next stage after submitting their video entries online, via email or via BBM. 

Fantasy Land was buzzing with ambitious young contenders as they queued up to audition for the gig of a lifetime – a one year contract with MTV Base.  Celebrities BasketMouth, Banky W, Funke Akindele, Toolz, Brymo, L.O.S. and Burna Boy also dropped in to lend their support at the auditions.

All of the qualifiers go on to compete in front of celebrity judges Banky W (@BankyW), Toolz (@ToolzO), Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) and MTV Base's Tim Horwood (@timohorwood) in the next stages of the competition, which will be televised on MTV Base and STV in January 2013.  

Highlights and funny moments from the auditions will feature in the TV series MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria  which will air weekly on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) from Tuesday 15 January 2013 at 18:30 WAT and on STV from Thursday 17 January at 18:00 WAT.

For more information on the MTV Base VJ Search, please go to www.mtvbase.com, Instagram (@MTVBaseAfrica), or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/verified.MTVBase).  Follow the conversation on Twitter at @MTVBaseAfrica using the hashtag #BaseVJSearch.

The Beat 99.9 FM and Rhythm 93.7 FM are the official media partners of the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria.
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