Previews

I have really been in the movie-watching mood all week and most of the Hollywood Blockbusters I want to see have not been released yet! So I have had to make do with about 2 Yoruba movies per night. Most have been really good, except for one - Omo Yahoo! I had to take it out of the dvd player sharpish before I threw the case at the TV - Crikey!

Anyway, I am waiting for the following movies to be released (sometime this year). See trailers below:

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins - trailer [http://www.welcomehomeroscoejenkins.com/]

What Happens In Vegas - trailer [http://www.whathappensinvegasmovie.com/]

First Sunday - trailer [http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/firstsunday/index.html]

Leatherheads - trailer [http://www.leatherheadsmovie.net/]

Meet the Browns - trailer [http://www.tylerperry.com/shows/browns/]

Other movies I plan on watching:

Somebody help me - watch trailer here

The Perfect Holiday - watch trailer here [www.ThePerfectHolidayMovie.com]

College Road Trip - watch trailer here [http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/collegeroadtrip/]

Other Hollywood News:

Check out Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony on the photoshoot of ALADDIN in this video

Also check out Jennifer Hudson on the Sex and the City Movie set.

Beyonce Nabs Etta James Role In Upcoming Movie - read

Her "Beyonce Experience " dvd trailer is available on youtube

Speaking of Beyonce, her song "Flaws and All" is featured on the Why Did I Get Married Soundtrack. Track listing:

1. Keith Sweat f/Keysia Love U Better

2. Babyface Sorry for the Stupid Things

3. Anita Baker - You Belong To Me

4. Kelly Price - Why

5. Gerald Levert - DJ Don’t Remix

6. Musiq - Betterman

7. Tyrese - One

8. Hope - Who Am I To Say

9. Beyonce - Flaws And All

10. Laura Izibor - Mmmm

11. Amel Larrieux - No One Else

12. Tamika Scott-Why Did I Get Married

13. Michael Buble - L-O-V-E

14. Jennifer Holiday - Givin’ Up

The album is available to grab here

Finally, I talked about the Bible Experience dvd a while ago (click here) and a reader of my blog went ahead to buy it and spoke of how it is truly amazing. Visit The Bible Experience website.

Have a good weekend! xx

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Nigeria at the MTN 26th Africa Nations Cup

It is being held in Ghana (as most of you know) and we lost today's match to Cote d'Ivoire. But we are playing against Mali on Friday this week and against Benin Republic next Tuesday so all hope is not lost. The official website is http://www.ghanacan2008.com/



You can also watch matches and highlights at http://www.ghana2008.tv/. Also check out All Soccer Africa for African soccer lovers, fixtures, team analysis and fantasy soccer.


The Niger Delta

Everybody has heard or read about the conflicts and issues in the Niger Delta region including militants, gunmen and kidnappings. It is so bad that now Nigerians even joke about how much the ransom could be for their Non-Nigerian friends if they were kidnapped! Of course this is meant to be light hearted humour but from a serious point of view, we have never been a terrorist country per se and that is what Nigeria is becoming. Such stories put expats off Nigeria.

Recent News includes:

Attack mars oil talks in Nigeria - BBC
Nightfall in Port Harcourt, Nigeria - Interesting article



For those who love reading, I found the most detailed and articulate article on the Niger Delta titled - Curse of The Black Gold Hope and Betrayal in The Niger Delta


The following video (watch here) shows residents of Port Harcourt walking on the streets with their arms raised as ordered by the Security Forces - this was back in August.

Let me know your thoughts and opinions on this. For anyone who lives in PH or is aware of the situation, what is the update there these days?

Anyway, I really wanted to focus on George Clooney in The Niger Delta. Read story here

Videobytes

i) Aries Spears - Very talented. If you ain't heard of him, you are a slacker! See video below. Also visit his website and myspace.

ii) Enough with the African/Naija Remixes Already! African Rendition of Kiss Kiss - see below

(NEW!) Self Help Section - Getting over jealousy

I'm sure everyone has had the feeling of jealousy at some point or the other, some more than others, some very frequently. I don't think anyone is immune to jealousy i.e. not able to get jealous but there are people who choose not to be. I think any emotion we feel is a choice we make in our minds and psyche and as it is a new year, I urge you to read the following article on getting over jealousy.

Bride To Be?

I always like my blog to have something for everyone. The Brides Noir magazine is quite nice and I thought I'd better feature it. Brides Noir (meaning Black Brides) features useful websites, pictures, ideas, information and advice for prospective brides hehe :o) You can also flick through the e-magazine - http://www.bridesnoir.com/

WHO GO BUY?

Check out www.whogobuy.com - an online marketplace.

Enjoy xx