Uche Uwaezeapu -Gulder Ultimate Man VI+Bolanle Okhiria is the KOKOLETTE+Elite Model Look & Beth Models Scout+Foluke Daramola premieres Wakati Eda+MORE

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Enjoy some off the wire entertainment gists...

After 21 days of rigorous tasks and adventure, Uche Uwaezeapu grabbed the ‘Horn of Valour’ as he claimed the title of Gulder Ultimate Man VI. Given what he has been through in the last few weeks, he is bound to be sore and exhausted but what better way to revitalize him than to receive his bumper winner’s prize package – N7 million cash, an SUV worth about N10 million, N500,000 wardrobe allowance and other benefits. Uche will now follow in the footsteps of his predecessors and represent the brand as the face of Gulder Lager for the next 12 months.

Over 15, 000 people registered to audition for GUS VI across the country. 8, 304 qualified for the regional selection, however, only 108 were successful. After the regional auditions, 36 contestants were qualified for the screening at the Sea School in Lagos. After that stage, 10 young men and women were chosen to embark on the Gulder Ultimate Search VI adventure.

Melvin Oduah, Adaeze Nwogu, Chisom Egemasi, Debra Omekhigien, Vivian Okafor, Elvis Abogu, Olawale Akanbi, Uche Nwaezeakpu, Chuks Okorji and Oseyiomon Okoh emerged as the final 10 – they then proceeded to the fabled Omodo Forest in search of The Horn of Valour.

They were eliminuated one by one and finally only 3 remained in contention – Chisom Eluma, Melvin Oduah and Uche Uwaezeapu. It was a tough battle but Uche won! Congrats. Looking forward to the future, we hope that a women finally clinched the horn in season VII.

Bolanle Okhiria is the KOKOLETTE

Weeks after 12 young ladies entered the Koko Mansion with the mission to become the chosen Kokolette, on Sunday 9th August 2009, a winner has emerged and she is Bolanle Okhiria – The bubbly 21 Year Old student of Lagos State University. Throughout her time in the Koko Mansion, Miss Bee was a favorite among housemates and fans.

In case you missed it, according to Bolanle, her story is as follows she was born into privilege, but by the time she turned 12, her family fortunes took a nose dive into recession, forcing her to switch from a life of opulence to one of abject poverty. “I was born with a silver spoon, but when my family fortunes turned, I was forced to learn that life is not a bed of roses”, she recalls with a warm smile, “my dad told me, it was always best to make a very positive impact out of any negative circumstance”.

It seems as though she has done just that by winning Koko Mansion. The finale was a close race between international favourite Rita and Bolanle but in the end Bolanle clinched the win with 11933 votes, Rita was second with 10473, Shona was a distant third with 2292 votes which Chidinma crawled to the finish line with 918 votes.
Bolanle’s win was announced and celebrated at the exciting finale show – Julius Agwu provided the jokes while the D’Banj and the Mo Hits Crew brought the music. Bolanle walks away with a brand new car (fun fact – she cant drive!), 5 million naira, a Chris Aire diamond ring and 15 minutes of fame…Tick, Tock!

All the best to all the Koko Mansion Kokolettes as they step back into the real world. Yours truly hopes they can leverage this exposure to bigger and better things in their lives.

So did Koko Mansion live up to your expectations?

Elite Model Look & Beth Models Scout Nigeria for the Next International Supermodel

ELITE MODEL LOOK was created in 1983 and it has become the world’s largest and most exceptional model search in the world; which selects only the finest models from across 80 countries. This is an essential form of scouting for Elite’s 37 modeling agencies worldwide. The contest gives the agency managers the opportunity to evaluate the contestants, and a chance to launch successful careers as professional models.

Each year, and in over 70 countries, Elite representatives set up regional and national contests, in which 350,000 applicants participate.

The premier edition of Elite Model Look Nigeria which was held last year on October 1st 2008, at Jade Palace saw TRACY ONYEKACHUKWU, age 17 emerge winner after a careful selection from elite model management representative in Nigeria. The event had top dignitaries in attendance including Michela Goddrad, Director of scouting Elite International.

Foluke Daramola premieres Wakati Eda in Lagos

. •Four governors’ wives to attend •Mimiko is chief launcher •Ayuba to perform •Stella Damascus and Saidi Balogun to compere Super actress and mother of two Foluke Daramola has notched the stake several steps higher by taking the premier of her highly anticipated movie, Wakati Eda to Sheraton, adding several pecks that other movie premiers in the industry lack. For a start, most movies in Yoruba and even by extension the English genre of the movie industry are not premiered in such highbrow venues. Secondly, the guest list of such premiers doesn’t look beyond the circle of Nollywood. And the build up to the premier are, most of the time, nothing to write home about. We make bold to say, however that Foluke, who is doing her master’s programme at the University of Lagos is setting a standard with this premiere. The premiere, which will take place on August 16, would start with a red carpet by 2 p.m. while the premiere of the movie proper starts by 3.30 p.m. The Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko is also expected at the event as the chief launcher. Bonsue Fuji King, Adewale Ayuba will be on stage dishing out his brand of music and the S-360 All Stars from Stingomania will stage a public performance at the event for the first time. To demonstrate that the event is not all about her, the graduate of International and Public Relations from the Obafemi Awolowo University will be dedicating time and gifts to the disabled. The Pain and Pleasure Band, a group of visually impaired but talented singers will also handle the microphone to entertain guests. Foluke already has four wheel chairs to be given out to four disabled. According to her, this is her own way of making some other people’s dream come true. ‘As you are aware, I will be speaking on Fulfilling Desire for 20 minutes. Fulfilling Desire is a pet project aimed at lending a helping hand to the less privileged. BUSTA RHYMES IN GHANA?

Unconfirmed rumours suggest that US hiphop superstar, Busta Rhymes could be in Ghana for a mega performance show in September 2009.Rumours of the rappers visit to Ghana has been brewing for years but to no actualization.

However the strongest hints of his visit to Ghana was made known over the weekend when the host of the Charter House produced music/entertainment TV show, Rhythmz dropped some very convincing hints. Apart from playing several of the rappers music videos back-to-back, Josie told viewers to expect a huge show in September with the superstar.Charter House in the past has been responsible for bring some top international stars to Ghana including, Boyz to Men, Shaggy, Ja Rule and others.

CELEB SPOT

Isaach De Bankole Tests ‘The Limits of Control’
Isaach De Bankole is an Cote D’Ivoire actor born to parents from Benin (ironically he has grandparents from Nigeria….truly an African man). He has starred in over 30 films, and won the 1987 César Award for Most Promising Actor for his role in ‘Black Mic Mac’. In 2006 he was Stephen Obanno in the James Bond movie, ‘Casino Royale’. He has has a degree in acting from Cours Simon and a degree in mathematics from the Universite de Paris.

His latest movie is ‘The Limits of Control‘. ‘The Limits of Control‘ is a story about a mysterious loner who is on a mission that he is tight-lipped about. He keeps the details to himself and trusts nobody. As he works to complete the mission, viewers are taken on a journey through his life as he discovers more about himself. The film is directed by Jim Jarmusch, a filmaker he has worked extensively with (‘Night on Earth’, ‘Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai‘, and ‘Coffee and Cigarettes’).

The film has been getting mixed reviews….people either really love it or absolutely hate it. Take a look at the preview and draw your own conclusions.

Thats it.

Peace Out!