Barack Obama shares a list of books he's reading this summer

In a Facebook post on Sunday night, Barack Obama put out a short list of books he's been reading this summer.

According to him, 'one of my favorite parts of summer is deciding what to read when things slow down just a bit, whether it’s on a vacation with family or just a quiet afternoon. This summer I've been absorbed by new novels, revisited an old classic, and reaffirmed my faith in our ability to move forward together when we seek the truth. Here’s what I’ve been reading'.

The books Obama recommended are:

"Educated" by Tara Westover, a memoir about a woman who leaves her survivalist Idaho roots behind;

"Warlight" by Michael Ondaatje, a post-World War II novel that Obama says is "a meditation on the lingering effects of war on family;"

"An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones, about a newlywed black attorney wrongly convicted of rape;

"Factfulness" a tome by Swedish academic Hans Rosling on the "secret silent miracle of human progress," and;

"A House for Mr. Biswas," considered to be the first, great novel by the late V.S. Naipaul.

Nollywood Actress Ann Edidem Launches Sparkle Diamond Foundation.

All is now set for the official launch of the Sparkle Diamond foundation.
 Speaking with our correspondence, The President of the foundation,
Nollywood actress Ann Edidem said "The foundation is all about
discovering talents among the rejected and abandoned, most especially,
from the grassroots and projecting them to the global world.
The foundation aims at Sparkling light like a diamond into the lives
the value of their talents, also, assisting the youths to attain an optimal level
in their career."
The event is expected to be graced with Top Government functionaries
 of the less privileged to create an innovative atmosphere aimed at increasing.
 It will Surely be something to watch out for.

8-year-old girl brutally raped and murdered by a family friend in South Africa

An eight-year-old girl was raped and murdered by a family friend in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

Vutlhari Sithole disappeared last Friday evening, August 17, at a playground in Lehae, south of Johannesburg. Her body was discovered on Saturday, after a 12-hour search. 

 

 

A neighbour, who is also her grandfather's colleague, allegedly told her to follow him to his house where he promised to give her R10.

 

Her family said they are haunted by the state of her body, which was found dumped in the veld.

 

Vutlhari's grandfather Zwelakhe Nukeri said he was shattered when he saw the girl's lifeless body in the veld along the Golden Highway.

 

"I saw that she was bashed in the head several times. Her neck was bruised because the guy strangled her. She was in a small ditch on the other side of the Golden Highway," said Nukeri.

 

 

 

Vutlhari lived with her grandparents in Lehae, while her mother lives in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

Nukeri said he struggled to hold back the tears and the image of Vutlhari's lifeless body haunts him.

 

"Her pants were pulled down to her knees and you could see that she was fighting for her life because she also had bruises all over her body," said an emotional Nukeri.

 

He said Vutlhari disappeared after she told her grandmother that she was going to play at a park near their house.

 

Her grandmother, Evodia Nukeri, grew concerned when she noticed that she had not returned after dark.

 

"We started a search party and even went into the veld nearby and came across two children who said they saw the suspect pulling a dustbin to the dumping site," she said.

 

 

The grandmother said they looked in the dustbin, which was left at the site, but Vutlhari was not there.

 

"I saw the suspect moments after and I asked him if he saw Vutlhari but he didn't respond, instead he just walked away.

 

"I paid very little attention to his reaction. I was in a frantic state. We haven't seen him (the suspect) since Friday night."

 

 

The grandmother said a neighbour apparently heard Vutlhari screaming.

 

"The guy's neighbour told us that she heard her screaming 'don't kill me' but failed to act because she did not want to involve herself in matters that did not concern her," she said.

 

An emotional Evodia said she did not understand why a family friend would be so cruel as to abduct, rape and murder their granddaughter.

 

"We know him. He is a very quiet and sweet person," she said.

 

Evodia described her granddaughter as sweet.

 

"She loved school and she loved reading," she said.

 

 

Police spokesperson Captain Mpande Khoza, who confirmed the incident,  said the 27-year-old suspect was being sought for Vutlhari's rape and murder.

 

 

Source: The Sowetan

 

homeless couples finally weds in capetown...under a bridge

A homeless couple who have been together for 30 years got married under a bridge thanks to the generosity of strangers.

Llewellyn Jeneker and Cecilia Absolom got married in Cape Town, South Africa's. The ceremony was officiated by pastor Manuel Benans in front of more than 100 guests, including other homeless people from the city's Culemborg Safe Space. The couple's 12-year-old son Dylan was also present at the wedding.

 The wedding was possible, thanks to the city council and a woman called Jill Jeftha, who donated the bride's dress. The bride, who has been homeless most of her life and was raised on the streets by her mother, said that the dress "stole my heart".

Footage from their wedding shows the couple saying their vows and sharing a loving kiss after which they had their first dance as a live band belted out "Save the Last Dance to Me".

MISS TALENT AUDITION HOLDS IN BENIN JULY 28TH 2018

The much talked about Audition for the Miss Talent Pageant holds in heart of Benin City on saturday 28th July 2018 at Da Switch Bar & Event centre(FORMER HERITAGE BAR) Behind Oba Akenzua Cultural centre, Airport road, Benin City

the organizers have made the registration open to everyone for now because they want to give everyone equal opportunity to participate and wont want the talented ones to be discouraged because of unavailable funds. so if you have friends that you think deserve to shine like the stars let them in on this information.
Every female between 18 and 30 from any part of Nigeria are qualified to participate in this contest

Miss Talent Pageant takes centre stage in Benin as Registration opens for Audition

The Much talked about Talent Hunt contest taking place in Edo State tagged "MISS TALENT EDO" has finally opened for Registration. The publicity for the Talent Hunt contest is quiet different from others as it has gotten Edo people talking and ready to showcase their talents.
From a reliable source. we gathered that this contest is endorsed by the Edo state govt and most of the key officers in the government will be playing significant role in this and even the governor is also expected to grace the Gala award night which is also the night of crowning of the Miss Talent.

 The Organizer of the to the Group Project Director of the Miss Talent Pageant, this is the biggest Edo has ever witnessed
The Audition is holding from July 26th 2018. Participant will contest for the grand prize. there will be prizes for Runner ups too.
if you have got what it takes then go for it!

PHOTOS FROM BEHIND THE SCENE OF PAUL OMORUYI'S NEW MOVIE "MEN IN TROUBLE"

We went behind the scene of Paul Omoruyi's new flick titled Men in Trouble, starring in the movie includes Seun Akindele, Mary Uche, Kelechi Udegbe (Officer Titus), Greg Ojeifua, Eric Obina, Damilola Awosemo and Prisca Iwuoha. The movie is a Production of PSI Multimedia studios, The Director of Photography is Clement Adediran (who is also a co-producer) and the movie is Directed by Paul Omoruyi (the Executive Producer) Below are the photos taking on the set.
The movie is surely going to be one of the most intriguing movies of 2016. watchout!!!

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: CINEMA360 TV SHOW FORMALLY LAUNCHED ONLINE

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: CINEMA360 TV SHOW FORMALLY LAUNCHED ONLINE: PSI Multimedia, a media company based in Lagos has formally launched their TV show online. The TV show named CINEMA360 is an entertai...

CINEMA360 TV SHOW FORMALLY LAUNCHED ONLINE

PSI Multimedia, a media company based in Lagos has formally launched their TV show online. The TV show named CINEMA360 is an entertainment online TV platform which features Behind the scenes of movie shoot, movie premieres of actors and filmmakers, short films and  musicians.

the show is presently anchored by Nollywood actress Amanda Ebeye.

According to the Producer, Paul Omoruyi, the show decided to launch online due to the fact that the internet is not restricted to a particular audience like we have in television at our homes, He called on every one to watch this show by subscribing to the youtube channel 

watch the first episode below

 

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: LUCKY IGBINEDION AND FAYEMI KAYODE (TWO EX-GOVERNO...

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: LUCKY IGBINEDION AND FAYEMI KAYODE (TWO EX-GOVERNO...: It was a Glorious day for Precious Omoruyi when two ex-Governors joined in celebrating with her on her Birthday last wednesday the 16t...

LUCKY IGBINEDION AND FAYEMI KAYODE (TWO EX-GOVERNORS SHOWS UP AT A SUPRISE BIRTHDAY ORGANISED BY NOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR, PAUL OMORUYI IN HONOR OF HIS WIFE PRECIOUS OMORUYI (PHOTOS)

It was a Glorious day for Precious Omoruyi when two ex-Governors joined in celebrating with her on her Birthday last wednesday the 16th september 2015. She couldnt hide the joy and excitement as she saw the Ex-governors and other guest join in the celebration. Also at the event which took place at ZEN GARDENS in Ikeja, GRA in Lagos were top government officials. The Surprise Birthday was put together by her Hubby, Nollywood Producer and Director, Paul Omoruyi.

We at Nollymoviespot wish her a Happy Birthday and many more Happy return.
 see photos below

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: CINEMA360 An anticipated tv show premiering soon o...

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: CINEMA360 An anticipated tv show premiering soon o...: CINEMA360 Its no longer news that Cinema360 is coming to your screen, what is new in the story is that the show will be aired on two  lo...

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: LIST OF WINNERS AND NOMINEES AT THE MTVBASE MUSIC ...

You are welcome to the Nolly MOVIE SPOT: LIST OF WINNERS AND NOMINEES AT THE MTVBASE MUSIC ...: The MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 holds tonight in South Africa as top international and Nigerian acts led by Neyo, D’Banj, Jhene Aiko, PSq...

LIST OF WINNERS AND NOMINEES AT THE MTVBASE MUSIC AWARDS HELD ON SATURDAY19TH JULY

The MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 holds tonight in South Africa as top international and Nigerian acts led by Neyo, D’Banj, Jhene Aiko, PSquare and Anthony Anderson battle for awards.
Find the winners’ list below as it’s unveiled:
NOTE: KEEP REFRESHING THE PAGE FOR NEW UPDATES…
Best Collabo
AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria) –Winner
Best Male
Davido (Nigeria) – Winner
Video of the year
“Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw
Best Female
Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Hip Hop
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) – Winner
Evolution Award
Dbanj (Nigeria) – Winner
Best New Act
Patoranking (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Live Act
Diamond (Tanzania) – Winner
Best Group
P-Square (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Pop & Alternative
Jimmy Nevis (South Africa) – Winner
Best Francophone
DJ ARAFAT OFFICIEL (Ivory Coast) -Winner
Best Lusophone
Ary (Angola) – Winner
Personality Of The Year
Trevor Noah – Winner
Best Male
AKA (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female
Bucie (South Africa)
Busiswa (South Africa)
Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Hip Hop
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
K.O. (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Youssoupha (DRC)
Best Collabo
AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
Davido featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz: “The Sound” (Nigeria/SA)
Diamond & Iyanya: “Bum Bum” (Kenya/Nigeria)
Toofan & DJ Arafat: “Apero Remix” (Togo/Ivory Coast)
Stanley Enow & Sarkodie: “Njama Njama Cow Remix” (Cameroon/Ghana)
Video of the year
Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi
“Doors” – Prime Circle; Director: Ryan Kruger
“Love You Everyday” – Bebe Cool; Director: Clarence Peters
“Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw
“The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan
Song of the year
Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa)
Euphonik featuring Mpumi: “Busa” (South Africa)
DJ Fisherman & NaakMusiQ featuring DJ Tira, Danger & Dream Team: “Call Out” (South Africa)
K.O featuring Kid X: “Caracara” (South Africa)
Lil Kesh Featuring Olamide & Davido: “Shoki Remix” (Nigeria)
Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol: “Sura Yako” (Kenya)
Toofan: “Gweta” (Togo)
Wizkid: “Show You The Money” (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade: “Johnny” (Nigeria).

CINEMA360 An anticipated tv show premiering soon on two local stations

CINEMA360


Its no longer news that Cinema360 is coming to your screen, what is new in the story is that the show will be aired on two  local stations and a cable network station. the production company in charge of the show, PSI MULTIMEDIA STUDIOS, has since released the logo of the program and called for participation. from the level of preparation for this program its surely going to be very competitive among all the shows airing at the moment as they have added a shortfilm segment in the showto make it different from other shows.
we at Nollymoviespot only hope it will give these MNET programs a run for their money.

Nigerian Men Are Liars –Yvonne Nelson

It appears Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson is so disappointed by the few Nigerian men she was attracted to that she feels no love and respect for Nigerian men any more.

“I wasn’t in a relationship with Ice Prince; he was just a friend to me. I don’t understand the kind of attention he was trying to draw to himself by claiming we had a relationship. If he wanted to say the truth, why didn’t he just say it from the beginning? All along he’d been saying that we’re friends and all of a sudden he turns around to claim that it was more than a friendship” she revealed.

In her recent interview with Genevieve Magazine, Yvonne Nelson outrightly dismissed Nigerian men as pathological liars.
Asked about the nationality of her next boyfriend, she responded: “I don’t know yet. I can’t say I want a Nigerian, or a Gambian or a Cameroonian. When it happens, it happens. But Nigerian men can lie. Nigerian guys can lie for the whole of Africa. They will come with all the lies because they know that women respond to the things they hear. The lies are just so crazy. And I’m not some 19 year-old who just wants to have fun. I’m not in that place anymore. So I’m taking my time to get it right” she said.
In the interview she also denied she ever dated Ice Prince.

[Photos] ‘Man Of God’ Feeds Followers With Snakes And Stones, Name It Chocolate

6 Nigerian Films Selected For Durban International Film Festival

Two Nigerian feature films and four Nigerian short films have been selected for the 36th Durban International Film Festival. The two feature films are 30 Days In Atlanta (produced by Ayo Makun) and Michelle Bello’s romantic comedy, Flower Girl. The four short films are Henna (directed by Ishaya Bako), The Dutiful Wife (directed by Soji Ogunnaike), Timothy (directed by Ejiro Onobrakpor), and Once (directed by Jay Franklyn Jituboh).
The four selected short films are products of the Afrinolly Cinema4Change initiative, which is sponsored by the Ford Foundation. The 36th Durban International Film Festival will run from July 16, 2015 through July 26, 2015.

Oge Odiegwu shines in Famous Otakpomwens's new flick WIFE SWAP

Oge Odiegwu is the beautiful young star in Director Famous Otakpomwen's new movie Wife Swap, She played the lead role in a film that starred Nollywood actors including Charles Inojie, Ada Ameh, Jude Orhuorha, Sunny Mc Don and other Nollywood stars.  its a movie to watch out for. Check out location pics below:

BBA WINNER KAREN IGHO DELIVERS A BABY BOY!

                               
Karen has put to bed!!

The BBA winner gave birth to her bouncing baby boy in Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospital, New York, USA on July 4th. 

we at Nollymoviespot say...congrats!!