Wednesday, 28 May 2014
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Top 10 Richest Nigerian Comedians And Their Sources Of Wealth
With assets running into billions of naira, they are light years apart from the past crops of old comedians who wait on people for meager rations of life.
They may look funny and unserious, but they are cavorting to the bank and living their dreams. Ali Baba, the father of stand-up comedians in Nigeria, aptly captured in words, the profitability of comedy business when he said: “comedy is a funny business, a very big business.”
After a careful study of the careers of these successful comedians, Showtime came to the conclusion that a number of them are outstanding. Here are the top 10 in this branch of entertainment in terms of their assets, the money they charge per show, the various products or corporate endorsements they did, and their established brands from which they make steady income.
Alibaba:
With over thirty years of performing on stage and hosting events for almost all Nigeria’s former presidents and the present one, Ali Baba sits at the apex. Even President Olusegun Obasanjo once jokingly accused him of being overpaid for his performance. His Lekki mansion where he lives is said to be worth more than N300 million alone.
Alibaba makes his money through a chain of businesses in Lagos: as a reputed motivational speaker, a professional comedian patronised by almost all the big brands and political bigwigs in the country. His net worth is estimated to be over 3 billion naira. It is estimated that he performs in a minimum of two events weekly at an average rate of 4 to 4.5million naira per event. That would add up to about 400 million naira per annum!
Basketmouth:
He has been associated with many companies, signing different endorsement contracts in the last six years. He also has an impressive list of branding deals with Amstel Malta, Globacom Ltd. and a host of others. With his sold-out shows in South African, London, and even in far away America, and on his Basketmouth Uncensored platform, the comedian has been so consistent since he came to limelight.
His assets are estimated to be worth 2 billion naira. His annual income may be in excess of 192 million, while endorsement deals run into over 120 million annually. His international show, Basketmouth Uncensored, rakes in an estimated 100million naira. This artiste makes over 360 million annually.
I Go Dye:
United Nations Millennium Developmental Goal Ambassador, Amb. Francis Agoda, fondly called I Go Dye is the C.E.O of Revamp Construction Company, a property, real estate and road Construction Company. An estimate of his annual income stands between 350 and 500million naira, while his net worth is valued at over 2 billion naira. With properties in choice areas across Nigeria, and fleet of luxury cars, he is the man to beat. He also has a special performing relationship with almost all the governors in the country. His business empire is increasing every day. Presently, he is constructing a bottle water company, Franstel Natural Bottle Water.
Julius Agwu:
He made over 20 million naira alone from the launch of his book when he turned 40. He has properties scattered all over the country, a state-of-the-art audio and video studio, and more political affiliates than any other comedian.
For over a decade now, Julius Agwu has been organising two events: Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for Christ Sake. He is reputed to own properties in 3 states in Nigeria, and is also the C.E.O of Real Laff Entertainment Company which is an event management firm. His performance fee is between 2 to 3million naira per event, and his annual take-home is estimated at 180million while his personally organised events are estimated to be about 140 million annually. His net worth is valued to be 1.5 billion naira.
AY:
Since his foray into this money making business, he has risen faster than anticipated with a performance fee that is between 1 and 2 million naira per event, while his A.Y Live events organised annually rakes in 160 million annually. He is said to be earning 280 million naira annually. His net worth is put at 800 million naira. He is also working on his MVP club and also runs an event company. He also has fleets of cars and properties at Lekki area in Lagos.
Gbenga Adeyinka : No comedian anchors more events than him presently. He is constantly busy and a top choice with politicians. He has properties and several business interests besides his Laffmattaz which is always a sold-out show with more than 5000 people in attendance every year.
Gbenga Adeyinka:
No comedian anchors more events than him presently. He is constantly busy and a top choice with politicians.He has properties and several business interests besides his Laffmattaz which is always a sold out show with more than 5000 people in attendance every year
Okey Bakaasi:
He anchors upscale events steadily and must have made huge money from politics too as Senior Special Assistant on entertainment in Imo State. He has a mansion in Imo State and Canada.
TEE-A:
A highly gifted wedding MC, he has equipment and an events company. He anchors mainly heightened events and also does private businesses
BOVI:
He has made a lot of money lately from events, adverts and tours. He is probably the hottest kid right now.
YAW
Yaw is into the big league with a choice property in Lagos. He also makes money from MTN adverts, radio presentations, radio hypes, anchoring events, equipment leasing and other businesses.
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
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In Her Birthday Suit: 14 Tatted, Topless, & Unapologetic Pics Of Lena Dunham Naked (NSFW PHOTOS)
In this day and age, being naked is looked down upon if you’re not a size 4 and below–but Lena Dunham is breaking those rules head-on.
Since the world was introduced to Lena as the self-centered character Hannah Horvath on GIRLS, Dunham’s feminist mindset and relentless attitude towards self acceptance has made fans interested in her life on-screen, as well off Most notably, Dunham is known for her YOLO approach when it comes to taking off her clothes. Since the hit show GIRLS debuted on HBO back in 2012, Dunham has not been shy about taking it all off although her liberated attitude came with a price. Media outlets everywhere continuously bash Dunham for being ‘overweight’ and ‘too confident,’ including Joan Rivers who ridiculed Dunham for “influencing fans to stay fat and get diabetes.” But Dunham’s fans show nothing but love and support for her unapologetic demeanor and IDGAF attitude. So we’re celebrating the Brooklyn belle’s 28th birthday with a gallery of her best nude moments.
2 Days Ago Was 48, Miss Jackson! Here’s 17 Sexy Pics Of Janet Jackson (PHOTOS)
Oh, Miss Jackson.
During the late ’80s to ’90s, Janet Jackson was effortlessly one of the queens of sexy. She wasn’t afraid to shed her original image as Michael Jackson adorable little sister and trade it in for a muchhotter one. At the time, she gave us three unforgettable albums: Rhythm Nation, janet., and The Velvet Rope. Plus with her killer dance moves, her soulful soft voice, and even stretching her acting chops for the first time in Poetic Justice, she had people hooked. At 48 years old today, Janet still got it. You can see her influences in today’s artists such as Ciara FKA Twigs and Rihanna but there will always only be one Janet. So in honor of one of our faves, we decided to put together some of the most seductive and tantalizing
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Richest In The Gmae Dr Dre $3.2 billion Beats Electronics deal with apple, Compton Mayor Offers Dr. Dre the Key to the City
Fresh off the heels of his rumored $3.2 billion Beats Electronics deal with apple the mayor of Compton, Aja Brown, is offering Dr Dre the key to the city.
Brown said that she wanted to recognize the "Dre Day" rapper's "entrepreneurial spirit," and by giving him the key to the city it would celebrate him as a businessman beyond the music, according to TMZ.
Additionally, she hopes to form a relationship with Dre to continue to restore the city.
It only takes a listen to a couple of Dre's tracks like "Straight Outta Compton" or "Some L.A. N---az" to see that he has deep roots in his hometown. He was instrumental in forming one of the biggest movements in rap,N.W.A. in the '80s, repping for the city lyrically, and sonically as a producer. He also co-founded Deathrow Records, and he currently owns Aftermath.
Dre's camp has yet to accept Brown's offer, but if he does, he will be the second West Coast producer, following DJ Quick to receive the prestigious honor.
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Lui Magazine Rihanna Goes Completely Shirtless On Cover Of Lui Magazine
It's not too shocking, as we are pretty accustomed to seeing Rihanna with her girls out these days. The Barbados native took to Instagram to reveal her new cover for Lui magazine, a French publication which is an 'adult entertainment magazine', hence the nakedness. In addition to being topless, Rih is wearing a bucket hat and has her hair in braids, a mix between Pusha T and ScHoolboy Q.
The other week we got a look at Rihanna's photo shoot with Vogue Brazil and her double cover of their magazine. The magazine's inside spread, perhaps unsurprisingly, contained several photos of Rih Rih in topless mode (which seems to be her natural state). Most of the time, when Rih Rih goes topless, she's still covering up her nipples/breasts in some way. For her latest magazine cover, though, Rihanna bares it all. Nipple ring included.
Monday, 12 May 2014
Solange Attacks Jay Z In Post-Met Gala Elevator (VIDEO)
We don’t know what’s going on here, but this can’t be good.
TMZ has gotten hold of a video depicting Beyonce's sister Solange punching, kicking, and hitting Jay Z in an elevator.
TMZ Reports Jay Z was ferociously assaulted by Beyonce‘s sister Solange … who was wildly kicking and swinging at him inside an elevator … and the attack was captured on surveillance video … obtained by TMZ. According to our sources, it all went down at a Met Gala after party last week at the Standard Hotel in NYC. In the video … Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange step into the elevator … and then Solange goes crazy, screaming at Jay before unleashing a violent attack. A large man — who appears to be a bodyguard — attempts to hold Solange back, but she manages to connect at least 3 times. At one point Solange throws a kick and Jay grabs her foot, but never attempts to strike her. Beyonce stands by without getting physically involved. It’s unclear what triggered the fight. And this is interesting. When you look closely, you see the bodyguard hit the emergency stop switch on the 12th floor — mid fight — presumably to keep the fight private.
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Rihanna Poses Bottomless For A French Magazine (PHOTOS) +18 only
The pop star Rihanna showed of her banging body for a French Magazine that has caught everyone attention. Rihanna was shown completely bottomless in a recent photoshoot. She assumed the position ass up face down like a professional.f
Diddy Gives Commencement Speech At Howard University’s Graduation See Photos/(VIDEO)
fter staying up late at night to work on the big moment, Diddy is excited, as are we, to address the crowd, as well as receive a special doctorate degree from the school. Speeches will also be made by Wolf Blitzer, Benny Golson,Clive Callender, and Indra K. Nooyi.
The former Howard University student will take the podium at the ceremony around 10 AM EST.
Sexy Mama! Christina Aguilera Flaunts Her Growing Baby Bump At Wango Tango (PHOTOS)
Last night was a memorable night for all of the fans that made their way out to Carson, California for the KIIS FM Wango Tango concert and Christina Aguilera only added to that! The 33-year-old superstar hit the stage to remind us that she’s one of the best vocalists out here, but it was her adorable baby bump on full display that really had people in awe.
Wearing a lacey black Roberto Cavalli dress that showed off her growing belly and Christian Louboutin heels, Ms. Aguilera looked like a proud mama as she sang her heart out to fan favorites and joined A Great Big World on stage to perform their hit song “Say Something” for the crowd.
This will be Christina’s second baby, but her first with her fiancé Matthew Rutler - their baby girl will be the little sister to her 6-year-old son Max.
Check out the photos of her performing with her pronounced baby bump at Wango Tango above!
Ciara, Rachel Roy, Khloe & MORE Spotted At Kim K.’s Bridal Shower In Beverly Hills (PHOTOS)
Kim kardashin is all set to marry Kanye West in two weeks, but what's a wedding without a bridal shower? The 33-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians reality tv star and mom to North West was spotted out in Beverly Hills this afternoon, filming for her family’s show in all white....
Obviously, this wasn’t your average episode. If the color scheme wasn’t enough to set the blogosphere off, Kim’s star-studded guest list eventually did, as a very pregnant Ciara was also spotted filming in an all white Rachel Pally dress, along with Kim’s mom Kris Jenner who was seen doing damage at Neiman Marcus.
Plus, Cici shared a photo of herself and Kris with the caption:
Saturday, 10 May 2014
See What Top Music Stars Earn Per Show In Nigeria Today
Y IYABO AINA, ANOZIE EGOLE AND ABEL OSHEVIR E
Long gone are the days when entertainers are seen as lackeys who have to sleep at people’s doorsteps for their rations in life. Now, they are not only running the show, they are also smiling to the banks in a big way. They now own the most fashionable cars, most luxurious houses and even get to have the ‘girls’ long ahead of many in the queue.
Just as their fortunes have changed, their lives too have taken a dive right up to the top because they are getting paid! Here is just a peek at what the top crooners earn per show, which the running time is never more than 2-3 hours a day!
D’banj: N6-10M
Take it or leave it, D’banj is still a big fish in the Nigerian music industry though it seems he is no longer doing much in terms of music since his break up with Marvin records. Koko master who recently took agriculture to the studio with his “Cocoa na chocolate” a move which he said was born out of his desire to promote agriculture in the country, collects nothing less than N6- 10 million per show.
Tuface: N5- 6M
Tu Baba as he is fondly called shot himself fully into limelight with his African queen single. The father of seven seems to be finding his way into property business as he keeps acquiring assets which runs into millions of naira from different parts of Lagos. The singer still stands as one of the highest paid male singers in Nigeria with an amount which runs between N5-6M
Tiwa Savage—N2.5M
Back then at USA when she was doing back up singer for Mary J blige, she might have no idea of what the future holds for her, maybe she was doing that then there for the lve she has for music not knowing that she would soon be counted as one of the top paid Nigerian female celebrities. The Eminado crooner, who is enjoying her honeymoon with her manager turned husband, collects N2.5M per show and she is rated as one of the sexiest female celebrities in Nigeria.
Iyanya—N3M
Since his emergence as the MTN sponsored project fame, this Akwa-Ibom born singer has been a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry generally and in Nigeria precisely. He shot himself to mailight fully when he dropped his first hit single, kukere which a very unique dance steps. Call him a singer cum dancer, you are not far from the truth as he knows the dance steps that befits any track he brings out. This dude takes, N3M per show.
Davido: N3- N3.5M
Call him a super talented younger singer, you will not be mistaken as the dude seems to know what it takes to produce hit tracks. Since his venture into the Nigerian music mainstream, the talented singer has been known for producing hit tracks. The Omo baba Olowo as he is fondly called, whose latest track, AYE, seems to be every clubs favorite goes for N3.5M per show. So in case you have plans of landing this singer to any show, you must be ready to offer this amount.
Flavour—N3M
He is one of the talented singers in the industry whose wonderful combination of native language, Igbo and English in most of his songs has fetched him more fans. The Ikwokirkwocrooner whose news of dating Dillish of BBA The chase winner, was recently unveiled as Harp brand ambassador. The deal which came barely few months when she was unveiled as Knorr brand ambassador along side, Nollywood diva, Kate Henshaw, collects N3M per show.
WIZKID: N4-5M
Wizkid is another young talent making wave in Nigeria and the world. Wiz Kid is believed to have signed an undisclosed multi-million dollar deal with Akon’s Convict music label and the deal has set the young artiste as the 4th richest artiste in Nigeria at the moment. He is said to earn between N4- 5M
P Square: N8- 15M
Give it to the gifted twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye. The Alingo exponent is rocking the town currently. Promoters usually beg them to feature in their shows due to the fact that if P- Square graces any concert, the show is sold out. Their official fee we learnt is 15 million naira.
City Of Sin: Ashanti Flaunts Her Bikini Body & Meets Floyd Mayweather’s Mom (PHOTOS)
My, how the tables have turned. Floyd Mayweather recently made headlines after he blasted ex-fiancee Shantel jackson for allegedly aboorting their twins - posting the sonogram, termination documents, and all. It seemed like the boxer was a little salty because rapper Nelly -who has made it very clear he and Floyd are not friends – has been spending a lot of time with Miss Jackson lately. That saltiness has basically been confirmed after Floyd’s latest strategic move. To make things messier, Floyd invited Nelly’s ex Ashanti out to his fight against Marcos Maidana on Saturday. ‘Shanti even got to meet Floyd’s mama, according to his sister
PRAYERS: 15 Shot Over 12-Hour Span In Chicago (DETAILS)
A 56-year-old woman is among the 15 wounded in Shooting in Chicago between Thursday afternoon and early Friday morning.
The shootings, which occurred during a 12-hour span, were not fatal. Police said that no arrests have been made in any of the incidents.
ccording to NBC:
- A 25-year-old man walked into a Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his left hand early Friday. He said he was on the 7800 block of South Shore Drive at about 4:10 a.m. when he heard gunfire and then felt pain.
- Two men, believed to be in their 20s, were shot at about 1:20 a.m. on the 300 block of East 136th Street, in the city’s far south side Riverdale neighborhood. One of them, shot in the leg, was in stable condition. The other man’s injuries were more serious. He took a bullet to the chest, police said.
- A 24-year-old man was shot at about 1:15 a.m. on the 4500 block of South Wabash Avenue. The victim was shot in the buttocks and taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County where he was listed in stable condition.
- A 1 a.m. shooting in the West Garfield Park neighborhood left a 25-year-old man injured. Police said he was walking in the 100 block of South Pulaski Road when a vehicle pulled up and someone from inside opened fire. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition with gunshot wounds to his arm and chest.
- One teen and two men were injured in a shooting on the 9500 block of South Woodlawn Avenue, in the city’s Pullman neighborhood, at about 11:30 p.m. The two were standing on the sidewalk when a dark-colored seden pulled up next to them and someone from inside opened fire, police said. A 16-year-old and a 23-year-old were both shot in the right thigh and both were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in stable condition, police said. Later, a 26-year-old man who was also wounded in the shooting was dropped off by friends at Advocate Trinity Hospital, police said. The man, who was shot in the thigh and back, was later transferred to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
- Two men were injured in a shooting on the 1200 block of West Touhy Avenue at about 10:50 p.m. Authorities said the men, aged 36 and 37 years, were attending a BBQ in the city’s Rogers Park neighborhood when a vehicle approached and someone inside opened fire, police said. The 37-year-old was shot several times and taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston in serious condition. The other man was shot in the leg and taken also taken to Saint Francis Hospital in stable condition, police said.
- A male and female — ages unconfirmed by early Friday morning — were injured in a shooting on the 10400 block of South Wentworth Avenue, in the city’s far south side Roseland neighborhood, at about 9:20 p.m.
- A man told police he was walking on the sidewalk in the 11500 block of South Eggleston Avenue at about 8:40 p.m. when he heard shot and realized he’d been hit. He was driven by an acquaintance to MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island where he was listed in good condition with a gunshot wound to the left hand, police said.
- A 20-year-old man said he was standing on the sidewalk in the 8200 block of South Coles Avenue at about 7:20 p.m. when a vehicle drove up and someone inside fired at him, police said. The man told police that he then felt pain and realized he had been shot in the leg. He was listed in good condition, police said. Hospital information was not immediately available.
- A 56-year-old woman was shot in the foot at about 5:15 p.m. while on the 0-100 block of East 100th Place, police said. She was taken to Roseland Community Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition, authorities said.
On Friday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel planned to launch a new initiative to curb the gun violence in Chicago. We wish the victims in the shootings a speedy recovery.
Chris Brown Sentenced To Additional 131 Days Behind Bars After Admitting To Probation Violation (DETAILS)
UPDATE 12:18 PM EST:
According to new reports, Chris Brown did not admit to assaulting the alleged victim in his D.C. criminal trial. His lawyer, Mark Geragos tells TMZ Brown only admitted to violating his probation but did not get more specific than that. The site reports: Geragos tells us … HE — not Chris — conceded there was a factual basis to conclude his client violated probation based on the police report. What’s more, Geragos says there’s no way the D.C. prosecutor could use Brown’s admission as a confession, because the standard of proof in a criminal case is much higher than in a probation hearing. Geragos says he merely told the Rihanna judge it’s “more likely than not” that Chris screwed up in D.C. In a criminal trial, the prosecutor must show Chris screwed up beyond a reasonable doubt.
Stay tuned for more updates.
2014 is really not Chris Brown's year.
The 25-year-old singing sensation was just sentenced to a year in prison. after he admitted toviolating his probation in the Rihanna case during a court hearing yesterday. According to TMZ Breezy has been awarded “time served” and is supposed to spend an additional 131 days behind bars, as the first 234 days he’s spent in jail and rehab will be taken into account. But maybe Breezy hasn’t run out of luck just yet. In a bizarre turn of events, the site reports that he may actually get out sometime this week instead. Yes, it could very well happen, as the site reports: But we’re told the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept has been releasing inmates sentenced to 1 year after 240 days. And here’s the thing. Chris gets credit for 2 days for every 1 he served behind bars, so when you add it up, he has credit for 234 days — 6 days shy. So he could be released in days. The judge could have given him 4 years in jail, but showed leniency since his violent behavior may have been connected to the fact that he’s bipolar. Chris has been ordered to attend therapy sessions two times a week, as well as do random drug testing three times every week. Here’s the thing – Even if he does get to come home, Chris' D.C. assault trial is set to start in the following months so his legal troubles aren’t over just yet. We’re wishing you luck Breezy.
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