E-PRAISE BLOGSPOT.COM: September 2015

Friday 25 September 2015

Cissy Houston to be Honored at Gospel Image Awards

Award winning gospel and soul singer Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston and grandmother of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown, will be honored at the Gospel Image Awards in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The multiple Grammy winning singer will be awarded the lifetime achievement honor at Saturday’s event, held at Halton Theater. “Miss Cissy has worked for the gospel industry for a very, very long time and she’s very deserving of this award,” said Diana Davis, Gospel Image Awards executive producer.
Houston was in the Drinkard Singers and well-known vocal group the Sweet Inspirations, who performed alongside artists like Aretha Franklin, Elvis, and countless others. She won two Grammys in 1998 and 1996 for traditional soul gospel albums.

Richard Smallwood’s “Total Praise” Sung for Pope Francis

Pope Francis arrived in the United States for the first time yesterday. In an elaborate ceremony this morning on the White House lawn, he spoke to 15,000 invited onlookers. Gospel music was front and center as well as the St. Augustine Catholic Church choir sang Richard Smallwood’s classic “Total Praise” for the Pope. We have learned that the Papal Choir is also scheduled to sing “Total Praise” later today at Mass today. Check out the video!

Fayose takes up Buhari again over appointment of INEC boss...tells Dickson not to panic over ranting of APC

Press statement from Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose on Thursday in Yenagoa, says it is wrong on the part of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint his in-law as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), especially now that the nation is warming up for the conduct of election in Kogi and Bayelsa states.

Press statement from Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose on Thursday in Yenagoa, says it is wrong on the part of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint his in-law as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), especially now that the nation is warming up for the conduct of election in Kogi and Bayelsa states.

Ashlee Simpson, 30 and Evan Ross, 26, have shared the first pic of their new born daughter. Ashley shared the photo above and wrote "Jagger Snow Ross! We love her so much! She is beyond everything! I have the best babydaddy @realevanross In the world. Love you'. Congrats to the couple

Kelvin Boj messes around with Nicki Minaj's Wax figure in Vegas..

Nigerian artist/producer 'Kelvin Boj' pictured messing with Nicki's wax figure at 'Madame Tussauds' Wax Museum in Las Vegas. He posted the pic and wrote 'She know she like it. Had to smack that ass, lol. #Vegas #NickiMinaj'.

Chris Brown's daughter rides in his new Lamborghini Aventador 'SV'

The singer got himself a brand new ride and let baby Royalty take a ride in it. Another pic of the super car after the cut...

The car was actually moving...lol

Saudi prince arrested at L.A. compound for alleged sex crime

A Saudi prince was arrested at a hillside compound near Beverly Hills on Wednesday Sept. 23 after being accused of trying to force a worker to perform a sex act on him, Los Angeles police said.

Police were called to the gated property in the Beverly Glen area, within a gated community on Wallingford Drive, after a caretaker at the home reported a disturbance, officials said.

According to police, John David Harvey, 34, and 19-year-old Adrianna Nordin, were stopped at a convenience store in Torrington, CT. Patrons who called police said they saw three children, two 10-year-olds and an 8-year-old climb into the booth of an Acura, which was then shut behind them.

Shopping for original mobile phones/devices have ‎over time been a challenge especially in the densely populated city of Lagos. Computer Village in Ikeja has been known to be the heart of ICT in Africa and is also the hub for Mobile phones yet unsuspecting customers have fallen victim to fraudsters who take advantage of their ignorance to sell them phones/devices that are either void of warranty or have been refurbished.

Aww, isn't this so sweet. I watched it live and saw how overwhelmed he was to be in the presence of Pope Francis. Lol. That is House Speaker John Boehner. He was so overwhelmed to finally see the Pontiff that he burst into tears during the Pope's visit to Congress yesterday. Boehner, a Catholic who is said to have been asking Pope to visit for the last two decades, wept after shaking hands with the Pope in a private meeting captured on live television. More photos after the cut...

Kaffy Dance Queen released some sexy photos on her instagram page yesterday that I think she should have been praised for...that body is banging for a mother of two - but instead, her followers criticized her over the pics, arguing that she is married and a mother and so shouldn't be posting such photos online. Really? Of course, Kaffy fired back. See the sexy pics and the exchange after the cut...

If anyone has ever told you that you could not attain great peaks in your life, tell them about Julio Ludago. Julio is the Tanzanian Mountain Guide who believes he can break the current World Record of the fastest climb of Mount Kilimanjaro less than 6 hours 56 minutes and 24 seconds.

the worlds fastest car.......

ANTHONY BROWN & group therAPy Ride The Charts With Worth

Worth, the lead single from Anthony Brown & group therAPy continues its ride at the top of the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart. Brown and Co

mpany makes gains adding new fans with appearances on the BET Sunday Best singing competition, at TD Jakes’ Megafest and a live performance on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
Be sure to catch Anthony Brown 7 group therAPy on the final season of Bobby Jones Gospel on Sunday, November 22nd.

Sensere Makes Their Billboard Debut

Florida based soul band Sen

sere celebrate Kingdom Therapy, their sophomore CD making its debut on the Billboard Charts at #28. The group comprised of nine vocalists and instrumentalists is making preparation for their Live DVD recording taking place on September 25th at Florida Memorial University’s Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts in Miami Gardens, Florida.

New Music From Rev Luther Barnes

On the heels of chart topping releases from Maurette Brown Clark and the Japan Mass Choir, SRT Entertainment readies God’s Grace, the new single from celebrated songwriter Rev. Luther Barnes and the Red Bud Gospel Choir.
The North Carolina based group has given us such Gospel classics as I’m Still Holding On, The Other Shore, So Satisfied and You Keep On Blessing Me. “God’s Grace” hit digital outlets on September 11th and serves as the first new music released from the group in 10 years.

Early Birthday Presents For Jonathan McReynolds

Jonathan McReynolds celebrates his birthday with the release of Life Music: Stage Two hitting stores and digital outlets on September 18th. Fueled by the release of Gotta Have You and Pressure, the highly anticipated disc made its debut at #1 on the Amazon Hot New Releases in Christian Music Chart. The Chicago native will celebrate the release of the CD with a birthday party/CD release event in Chicago. Guests include Israel Houghton, Travis Green and India Arie followed by additional performances in New York, DC, Oklahoma, Virginia, Canada and Norway.

Lonnie Hunter Announces End Of Radio Show

Syndicated radio host and Tyscot recording artist Lonnie Hunter informed listeners that his radio show will come to an end on September 21st. “It’s time for a change,” Hunter says of his exit that’s been in the plans for weeks. “I’ve loved doing the show, interviewing artists and playing the Battle of the Sexes and Clues & Categories games with the audience; but I’ve got lots of other new and exciting adventures on the horizon that I’m about to get off the ground.”
The Stellar Award winning artist and Pastor of Worship for New Jersey Bishop David Evans’ Bethany Baptist Church is preparing for the release of He’s Worthy, the new single from his Billboard top 5 charting CD #GETITDONE. Hunter will make his final appearance on October 17th in Los Angeles as host of this year’s McDonalds Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour and has signed on for hosting duties as the tour celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2016. Plans are in the works for Hunter to transition to television with details on the show and format to come in the near future.

Check Out Yolanda Adams On The America’s Got Talent Finale

Just weeks after a stellar performance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Yolanda Adams made a return to the network last night. Read the rest of this entry »

Nigerian hollywood actress Uzo Aduba wins second Emmy

Nigerian Hollywood actress, Uzo Aduba won her second Emmy at the 2015 Emmy awards which held yesterday September 20th. Uzo who is one of the lead actresses in the hit series, Orange is the New Black, won Best Supporting Actress in the comedy category.

Juliet Morgan, a PR expert and fashion consultant to former beauty queen Ene Lawani and others, took to her Instagram page this morning to call out an unidentified fashion designer over his ill treatment of her when she went to his office to patronize him. Who was she talking about though?
She said:

A black college student this week acknowledged posting “White Only” and “Black Only” signs next to restrooms and water fountains on campus. It turned out to be a student art project that didn’t go over well.
“It brought up feelings of a past that our generation has never seen, which I think is why it was so shocking for us to see,” said Micah Oliver, president of the Black Student Union, according to local ABC affiliate Channel 27 News

After a lot of hard work, testing and feedback incorporation, Nigeria-based fast growing comparison startup, zowasel.com has finally released its disruptive hotel comparison portal to help shoppers save time and money.

Press statement from Nigeria military on yesterday's multiple bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno state

This is to inform the public that there were three improvised explosive devices explosions at Gomari and Ajilari general area in Maiduguri at about 7.21pm today evening. Although details are not clear, it is important to note the attacks signify high level of desperation on the part of the Boko Haram terrorists.

This is what fast rising Nollywood actress Blessing Asuelimhen wore to an event in Lagos over the weekend. See-through, exactly like Kim K wore not too long ago. See more photos after the cut..

Tarrah, one of Nigeria's fast rising Afro-Soul sensation signed to Music Republic Records, is back again into the scene with two melodic and inspiring singles. Listen up to her two new singles titled "Ije Love" and "Beautiful" produced by Clef Nite. Enjoy and get downloading!

Former beauty queen and actress shared these photos on her page. More photos after the cut...

The authorities in UK have now confirmed that the purported UK passport of Senate President Bukola Saraki, that was published online a few months ago was forged. Her Majesty Passport Office confirmed this after Saraki's lawyer, Andrew Stephenson of Discreet Law, London, inquired how a media house could get hold of someone's passport. The UK authorities admitted that Saraki holds a valid British passport by virtue of being born in the country but the passport passed around is fake

"I can further confirm that the number on the copy of the passport you supplied (marked 2 by yourselves) does not relate to Mr. Saraki,” the letter to Saraki's lawyer, which was sent to Premium Times, stated

Ikedi Ohakim celebrates first grandson one year birthday in Monaco

First son of former Imo state Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, Obinna and his lovely wife, Obiageli's son Jayden turned a year older over the weekend and the proud parents threw him a little celebration.

Rapper Rick Ross last week proposed to popular stripper Lira Galore, who has had an interesting past and now, her haters are coming for her. Over the weekend, they released photos of one of her past jobs...and they are very interesting! The photos are really bad, I just took some that are a little fair ...be warned *do not open in the office* :-)

D'banj and Don Jazzy pictured at 2face's event last night. More pics after the cut...

Do you have Swag? Then you can win N5,000 everyday in the GotSwag Daily competition for Nigerian youth. Here’s how to win N5,000 daily in 3 easy steps

1. Create an account on www.gotswagnaija.com

2. Upload your picture following the dress code of Uti and Emma Nyra (Owambe)

3. Get your friends to vote for you

The situation on Ikorodu Road this morning is a mess. The gridlock stretched out on Ikorodu road beyond Ojota this morning. The road towards the Island/Aapapa is totally blocked. Trailers have been stationed along Ikorodu road going towards the Island since last night. What is going on?

Lazard Ltd announced today that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has joined the Firm as a Senior Advisor, with a focus on sovereign advisory. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, a global leader in economic development and international finance, was until May 2015 the Coordinating Minister for the Economy & Honourable Minister of Finance of Nigeria, Business Wire reports.

"She will bring a unique international expertise and experience that will benefit both our sovereign and corporate clients. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has built a remarkable international reputation over more than three decades in leadership positions in government and at the World Bank," said Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Lazard.

These are the 31 finalists of the 2015 Mr. Universe Nigeria contest which will hold in Lagos in October. See the photos after the cut and tell us who your favourite is.

The actress is still in the European country where she'd gone to receive an award. She shared these photos on her instagram page...

Chris Brown beginning to lose his handsomeness?

He's still cute, but with the shaved hair, neck & head tattoos he's beginning to look somehow jor..

LIB reader alleges that a soldier slapped her this morning for taking his pic

A LIB reader shares her story below...

My reason for sending this mail is this, this morning, an army officer in uniform who intentional removed his name tag, was dragging the road with the BRT bus I boarded, this guy has been earlier seen harassing a Keke marwa rider just because he's an army officer, not long, he drove speedily to side of the BRT I was in trying to intimidate the bus driver, but the passengers all pleaded with the bus driver to allow the car be before we realized it was the same army guy.

Most foreign fashion writers/critiques agree that former supermodel Heidi Klum was one the worst dressed on the red carpet at last night's Emmy Awards. The mother of 4 wore a see-through bedazzled yellow Versace gown. Is it that bad?

Kirk Franklin Makes History With Wanna Be Happy

“Wanna Be Happy?”, the new song from Kirk Franklin debuted at #1 and makes history as the bes

t first-week digital single in gospel sales history. Franklin premiered the song on the Steve Harvey Morning Show as well as closing out the season finale of the ever popular BET Sunday Best singing competition.
“This is great news for both Kirk Franklin and the entire gospel genre,” said Mark Michel, VP of Sales, RCA Inspiration. “We haven’t seen first week numbers like this in gospel since his last record four years ago. We’re all very excited about this single and his forthcoming album.”
Wanna Be Happy? comes from Kirk Franklin’s eleventh album which is due in stores in November.

War Room Music

War Room was busy taking over the box office nationally last week. Continuing its success War Room helped unseat “Straight Outta Compton” as the most popular movie in North America over the long holiday weekend, according to final figures released Tuesday.

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