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Thursday 23 June 2011

People in the Limelight

People in the Limelight


Buju Banton sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for drug traficking

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 10:36 PM PDT


       Grammy-winning reggae star Buju Banton on Thursday was ordered to serve 10 years and one month in federal prison for a conviction of cocaine trafficking.
   The sentence could have been longer — a minimum of 15 years — had U.S. District Judge James Moody not granted a defense motion to dismiss a firearm charge because the singer did not have a gun during the crime, and the judge said Banton could not have known another conspirator had the weapon.Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, did not speak at his sentencing hearing.


     He blew a kiss to his supporters in the courtroom as he was being led away, and a woman said, "We love you, Buju!"The wildly popular Jamaican singer released a statement, read by his attorney, David Oscar Markus, after the sentencing, thanking his fans for their support and pledging to move forward: "The days that lie ahead are filled with despair, but I have courage and grace and am hopeful. And that is sufficient to carry me through."
A jury in February found Banton, 38, guilty of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking offense and using a telephone to facilitate a drug-trafficking offense.
The singer's career will continue, Markus said. "We're looking forward to him winning more Grammys. He'll have a life again.

New video;M.I -Action Film ft Brymo

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 09:31 PM PDT


      M.I Abaga is back with the video for his song "Action film' off his M12 album released last November. It's an animated video directed by J.O king productions. Feel it below

New video;Morachi- Ibu onye

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:57 AM PDT


       Morachi,the hapuya master is back with new video for his song Ibu onye.It's an enjoyable video ,Check on the video below

New video;Samklef- Molowo Noni ft Wizkid,D prince , Iceprince

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:49 AM PDT


     This is a new video from singer/producer samklef for Molowo noni featuring Wizkid, D prince, Iceprince. Video directed by clarence peters . Feel it below.

OmonI Oboli plays lead role in Ukrainian movie

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 06:48 AM PDT

Omoni oboli

      Nollywood star actress,Omoni Oboli is said to be in ukraine shooting a new movie . She is playing the lead role which interprets as a nigerian girl sent to ukraine to study medicine but on the contrary has passion for music.
she later got attacked by a mafia group but was rescued by a guy she fell in love with . 
          Omoni oboli  who became a household name after playing a prominent role in Kunle Afolayan's produced movie Figurine is reported to be the first Nigerian actor/actress to act in a movie in Ukraine . 

Pictures from the shoot





Nicki minaj,Justin Bieber, Bruno mars added to BET Awards performers list

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 01:55 AM PDT



    Justin Bieber, Queen Latifah, Gladys Knight, Bruno Mars and Nicki Minaj have been added to performers list of the BET Awards.
     
      BET Networks said Wednesday that the entertainers will appear on Sunday's ceremony, which will be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.They'll join a star-studded lineup set to include performances by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, Drake and Mary J. Blige.
      The BET Awards honor the year's top actors, athletes and musicians. Chris Brown leads nominees with six nods, followed by Lil Wayne with five.
Kanye West, Drake and Rihanna are up for four awards each. Minaj, Mars, Trey Songz, Cee Lo Green and B.o.B. also received multiple nominations.

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