J’ODIE, whose real name is Joy Odiete is an artiste, cartoonist, jewelery designer and a Choir mistress. She also came out the second runner up in 2006, West African Idols. Today, her popular single ‘Kuchi Kuchi’ is currently making waves around West Africa. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, talents and stardom.

Born into an impoverished polygamous family with an enormous lump on his chest, a bad health condition, no doubt; and crippled as a child, Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, is proof that a man’s beginning does not necessarily determine his future.

It is customary for the host to announce at the grand finale of the annual Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant that “ the decision of whom to send as Nigeria’s representative to any international pageant rests on the management of the organiser, the Silverbird Group.”

Contrary to rumours making the rounds, that Agbani Darego is currently engaged to Balyelsa politician, Timi Alaibe, the former Miss World has denied having anything to do with the politician.

Nigerian superstar duo, Bracket will be storming Germany this Saturday(June 23), for their first ever live show.

Top actress and United Nations Peace Ambassador, Oge Okoye, will be in Accra, Ghana from June 30 through July 7, for the Africa Peace Festival, which is holding there.

C0ntroversial Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has signed a mega deal in far away Gambia.

Chief Dr. Austin Izagbo is not only an achiever, but also a showman when it comes to looking good. At 60, the Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of Caniz Limited, former Hockey Federation President and member of Nigeria Olympics Organizing Committee ( NOC), looks younger and fitter than most younger men. He revealed to Hi Groove the secret behind his good looks and dress sense saying his wife choses what he wears. He also opens up on his personal lifestyle and many more. Excerpts:

Coming on the heels of a successful worldwide Broadway production of his life story – FELA and a soon to be released Hollywood production of the same, the late Afro-beat creator, musical icon and activist Fela Kuti is again being immortalized as his last residence at 18, Gbemisola Street, Ikeja, Lagos is to converted into a museum.

Femi Kuti, son of the late legendary Afro-beat musician turns 50 on July 16, 2012. In this no holds bare interview, the only Nigerian based musician ever to be nominated thrice at the Grammy opened up on the day to day challenges of sustaining the legacies left behind by his late father. He also speaks on his relationship with women and how he was able to overcome the pains of separating from his ex-wife Funke. Excerpts:

There is an intense motion picture camera market penetration battle currently going on between two giants, Sony and Cannon, over which products of the two companies will be more suitable and economical for shooting of Nollywood films that would conform with international standard.

It was an evening of grief as celebrities from all walks of life who gathered at Troxy Cinema in East London, last weekend, for the premiere of Obi Emelonye’s “Last Flight to Abuja”, observed one-minute silence in memory of victims of the ill-fated Dana plane crash, in Lagos.

It was fun all the way as the late Christy Essien -Igbokwe Memorial Foundation organized their first ever show at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation Lekki, Lagos.

Mavin Records stars namely, Tiwa Salvage, D’Prince, Dr. Sid and other top stars put up a spectacular performance in Ibadan, Oyo State at the Flytime and Harp lager beer organised Rhythm Unplugged concert.

Abia State rocked to the beat of MI, Morachi, DJ Jimmy Jatt among several local talents in a Don Lulu promoted show in Umuahia, the capital city of the state.