EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LARRYFOREMAN

He is one of the fast rising broadcasters and showbiz personalities in Nigeria. LarryForeman, a University of Lagos (UNILAG) undergraduate took us on a ride on his journey into showbiz in this interview laced with humour and side attractions. Enjoy.

How does it feel being a presenter on the first ever Nigeria campus radio station (UNILAG FM)?

It’s truly an honour and the station has produced various legends and titans in the industry. Honestly my starting point is a stepping stone. I’m proud of my station, my colleagues and myself.

What inspired your choice of profession?
Basically my choice of profession came as a result of the necessity to be someone special, great and a person that can impact my society. I had just enter the University and I remembered that I told myself that I never wanted to wait for a job before I graduated, and told myself that I was going to make a name, money and impact during my period in the school.
 And I asked myself a fundamental question "What has God given me by the state of nature in terms of talent / Gift ? " And I said I speak well, I looked good and I would make a good public figure. I was factual and the rest is history.

And today I’m a Compere / Mc with humor, TV and Radio Presenter, a Model and an Actor...
Hahhahha! Only me abi? No worry I be hustler.

Polytechnic Nekede Expels 26, Rusticates 22 Over Exam Misconduct

The Authorities of the Federal polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, on Tuesday expelled 26 students of the Institution and rusticated 22 others for one academic session.

This information was contained in a statement by its Registrar, Mr. Matthew Aligbe, in Owerri.

Aligbe said the students were found guilty of examination misconduct during the First Semester of 2012/2013 academic session by the disciplinary panel, set up by the school authorities.

He explained that 54 students appeared before the disciplinary panel, one of the students was asked to retake some courses while five students were exonerated from any misconduct after thorough investigations.

The registrar said the polytechnic would not in any way compromise its high academic standard, adding that the students who displayed acts of misconduct would not be tolerated.

Aligbe urged the management of other tertiary institutions as well as members of the public to take note of the details of the affected students posted in the school’s website.

DJ XCLUSIVE ROCKS MTV’s OFFICIAL NAIJA TOP TEN

… As KCee’s “Pull Over” Retains Number One Slot On The Charts

EME signee and Wizkid’s Official DJ, DJ Xclusive will co-host this week’s MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten with MTV Base VJ, Ehiz.

The “Pangolo” hitmaker will bring the party to the MTV studio, teaching Ehiz how to do the Pangolo signature dance as well as discuss this week’s chart toppers on Africa’s number one music channel, MTV Base.  

Kcee will continue to lead the charts with the hit track, “Pull Over” this week with Wizkid keeping up his rapid rise up the chart to number 2 with “Jaiye Jaiye”.

Olamide’s “Turn Up” still making steady progress goes up one place to number 3 while “Sweet Like Shuga”, the catchy collaboration between Flavour, Chidinma, Sound Sultan, Kcee and Professor for the Shuga TV series, skips another 2 places to hunker down at number 4.  Tiwa Savage, moves up one place to number 7 with “Eminado”after 2 weeks at number 8.

Skuki’s “Silifa” moves off the bottom slot rising 2 places to number 8, while Mr 2Kay climbs to number 7 with “Bugugaga Remix”.  Meanwhile, Burna Boy’s “Yawa Dey” is stuck fast at number 5 and DJ Xclusive occupies the number 9 slot for the second week running with “Pangolo”. 

This week’s chart sees just one new entry: “Komole” by Sean Tizzle, which enters the chart at number 10.

The MTV Base Official Naija Top 10: 24-30 January 2014:

1.     KCEE - PULL OVER

2.     WIZKID - JAIYE JAIYE

3.     OLAMIDE - TURN UP

4.   PROFESSOR, FLAVOUR, CHIDINMA, SOUND SULTAN & KCEE - SWEET LIKE SHUGA

5.   BURNA BOY - YAWA DEY

6.   MR 2KAY - BUGUGAGA REMIX

7.   TIWA SAVAGE – EMINADO

8.   SKUKI – SILIFA

9.   DJ XCLUSIVE – PANGOLO

10. SEAN TIZZLE – KOMOLE NEW ENTRY

Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 powered by Star Music is put together by an elite panel of judges comprising Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers, working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart. On the panel are Onos Ovueraye (Bella Naija.com), DJ Humility (Rhythm FM), DJ Jimmy Jatt,DJ Xclusive (Cool FM), Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Caise (The Beat FM), Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today). 

The MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 is revealed on MTV Base on NTA every Friday night at 11:30PM.  The chart rundown can be seen on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) every Tuesday 10PM, on AIT on Tuesdays at 9.30PM, and on STV on Thursdays 6PM.

WORLD CLASS DANCE GROUP STEALS SHOW ON NIGERIA’S GOT TALENT

Nothing captivates the heart like a set of gifted and amazing kids that are fearless with smiles that can take all your worries away.

The Amazing Kids Dance Group from Port Harcourt was one group that left both the audience and judges spell-bound at the last semi-final round of Nigeria’s Got Talent.

The group of kids ranging from 3 to 15 years old, got a standing ovation from both the judges and the audience as a result of their unique, effortless and fantastic performance.

“This is what I am talking about. That was a wonderful performance, your smiles are heavenly,” said a very proud Kate. “I want to have all of you as my kids.”

Watch the performance of The Amazing Kids Dance Group here: http://youtu.be/gCX1TPDi0b0

Pictures from Etisalat Quarterly Distribution Partners Conference (PHOTOS)

(L-R) Etisalat Distribution Partner (South-East), Mr. Anthony Nebeolisa; Acting Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Willsher; Director, Channel Sales, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Ken Ogujiofor; and another Distribution Partner (South-South), Mr. Gabriel Iduseri at the Etisalat Distribution Partners Conference held at Four Points by Sheraton, Oniru on Wednesday, January 29th

Director, Channel Sales, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Ken Ogujiofor; one of the Distribution Partners (South-East), Mr. Anthony Nebeolisa; and Director, Commercial Planning, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Bisi Idowu at the Etisalat Distribution Partners Conference held at Four Points by Sheraton, Oniru on Wednesday, January 29th

Etisalat Distribution Partner (North 2), Ilina Rabiu and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Willsher at the Etisalat Distribution Partners Conference held at Four Points by Sheraton, Oniru on Wednesday, January 29th

From Left: Head, Regional Sales (South-West), Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Olusina Adegoke; one of the Distribution Partners (North 2), Mrs. Ilina Rabiu; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Willsher at the Etisalat Distribution Partners Conference held at Four Points by Sheraton, Oniru on Wednesday, January 29th