LYLYCHY BLOG: 2016

Friday, 23 September 2016

StarTimes hosts Chinese Cultural Festival

Foremost digital television company, StarTimes hosts the first of its kind Chinese Cultural Festival in Abuja, tagged the 2016 Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season exhibition.Historically China has maintained a deep and friendly relationship with African countries, and the cultural exchange is a sole means supporting the communication between the two sides.

According to the Global Vice President of StarTimes, Ms. Guo Ziqi, ‘Nigeria is home to the largest subscribers of StarTimes and I believe that this cooperation will further promote the friendship between Nigeria and China. This event will screen 5 mega hot series and 5 star studded big budget movies such as Chasing After The Love, Woman From The Family of Swordsman, Mazu, Go Away Mr. Tumour, Finding Mr. Right, Beijing Love Story, Back In Time, etc on StarTimes’ platform.Beijing leads China in producing TV dramas and movies. It now has more than 3,400 institutions specializing in Movie and TV production and operation, producing over 3,000 TV episodes and nearly 300 movies per year.’

The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television holds the much anticipated Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season in Nigeria, Rwanda and Tanzania this September initially for 3 months and lasting till September 2017 to further promote and consolidate inter cultural relations and promotion particularly on movies and drama series.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Director of Beijing Municipal Bureau, Ms. Yang Peili said that,

‘Historically China has maintained a deep and friendly relationship with African countries and the cultural exchange is a sole means supporting the communication between the two sides; noting that the launch of the Beijing TV Dramas & Movies Broadcasting Season in African countries aims to bring more Chinese stories into Africa and promote the cooperation in film and TV industry between the two sides.’

Mr. Israel Bolaji, StarTimes Head of Public Relations, stated that,

‘After two years of development, Beijing TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season has become an endearing and enduring brand in Africa, which helped popularize Chinese culture while facilitating friendly exchanges between China and Africa.Hit Chinese TV drama series and movies dubbed into English, French and five African languages by StarTimes, were aired over last two years. TV dramas like Let's Get Married, Beijing Youth, The Heart without Thieves, Battle to Save Marriage, The Young Doctor, The Sweet Burden, Mi Family’s Marriage, Ordinary World and movies such as Love Is Not Blind, 20 Once Again, The Left Ear, A Wedding Invitation have been well-received by our African audience.’StarTimes Nigeria is happy to launch the 2016 Beijing Dramas & Movies Broadcasting Season here in Nigeria which will be graced by Beijing Municipal authorities, Bolaji concluded.

L-R: Yang Peili, Deputy Director Beijing Municipal Bureau of press and publicity, Peter Dama representing the permanent secretary, Yan Ziangdong, Cultural Councillor of China Embassy in Nigeria, Guo Ziqi, Vice President StarTimes during the Launching of Beijing TV Series Broadcasting Season in Africa 2016 held in Abuja.

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'I'm a virgin' - Nigerian cross dresser Bayo reveals in open letter + new photos

Nigerian cross dresser Bayo who we have previously reported on, (read here) has come out with some hot new photos and has written a heartfelt open letter to the public and most especially his haters. In the letter given to LIB, he revealed to the public that he's still a virgin and has no tolerance for homophobic people. Read the full letter after the cut...

'My life is fairly bland, but it belongs to me, I'm not popular but my friends are more than enough, saying and doing what I want and when I want. I can hide my emotions better than anyone I know. I fight, face and destroy, standing up for what I believe in. I have no tolerance for rude, racist and homophobic people.'

' I won't admit my faults but I do know I make mistakes, I am the sunrise after a sleepless night blinding your eyes. If we acknowledge that physical appearance is your primary scale value, we have to acknowledge and respect everyone's choice in life as equals because if everyone is beautiful or everyone can be beautiful or everyone is beautiful to someone it's okay to base our entire civilization on hot or Not.'

'I'm a virgin... I am one of a kind that's me, I am quite a find with a mix of colour in my hair, a twinkle in my eyes, oh don't you see? I can catch a ball and perform talents because I know I got greatness within me.'

'I can dance a jig and still do a dab, watch me learn and watch me grow. I can act, Did you know? I am unique and wonderful , I am simply Me. I don't care what you say about me, its just that you are not as good as me.'

I am a model, Did you know? There is a better way of looking at your critics .Tell them you are not who they say you are but you are what you are. I want to go out with my head erect.'

'I want to deserve all men's respect, I want to be able to title myself now to everyone out there. say to yourselves "I am the best" I am legend. Remember "CONFESSION is POSSESSION.

Dear Romeo I am no Juliet, I am simply Me......BAYO. Anyone who can't see the good in me, I am hugging them right now because I know its quite difficult being blind....! '

Pete Edochie sets for Ibari Ogwa’s opening of Klub 69

Expected to be a night with the legend, Ibari Ogwa Entertainment World plans big for its 13th year anniversary amidst a yet-to-be experienced electrifying performances that would come from top music acts and comedians.

The legendary presence of veteran actor, Pete Edochie has also been confirmed by Dubic, even as he is expected to headline the opening of Klub 69, another recorded feat under Ibari Ogwa come October 1st, 2016.

Klub 69 which comes after the long stay in business for Ibari Ogwa, the head-honcho, Mr. Chukwudi Ofoha noted that it would be complementing their effort having been in the hospitality business for a remarkable thirteen years of sound hardwork.

“Right from Tetlow to Emma Ugorji, and now finally at our permanent site, I really don’t think that we were kidding. We are most grateful to God, because without His sufficient grace for us, we wouldn’t have made it that far.

“Imagine the creativity and hardwork we’ve applied so far to maintain our position as number one in the East of the Niger. We are not stopping at that, as you can see, Klub 69 is coming as a product of we have done so far. I’m glad that the people await its official opening,” he enthused.

Interestingly, the Nollywood’s godfather, Pete Edochie will be sharing the stage alongside Slow Dog, Sym 19, Ababa Nna, Egbeigwe, Mr. Patrick, Uncle O, Manna, Lafingas, BMG, TwoCanTok, G-Tek, Kings Music’s signee, Cruz, Ice Babe, Master Piece, Shedrack and Meshack among others.

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MMA fighter shares picture of her battered face post-match

Russian MMA champion, Anastasia Yankova, 25, took to social media to share a photo of her bruised face following her latest triumph in the ring. She captioned the picture:

'This is MMA, babe. Had an elbow dance with my girlfriend... now I look like a beggar at a railway station. This is how I will look for the next couple of days.'

She defeated Veta Artega in the Bellator 161 Fighting Championships with her victory making her an undefeated champion in her field. See photos of her before the match after the cut.

Buhari's anti-corruption war is scaring away investors- Ben Murray-Bruce

According to Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, President Buhari's anti-corruption campaign is doing more harm to the economy than good as it's scaring investors from investing in the economy. He says the war against corruption has put fear in the minds of Nigerians that want to invest in a business that might attract the attention of the antigraft agency. He said this while speaking at the senate debate on the Economy during plenary yesterday September 22nd.

"If you look at Nigeria today, nobody is buying land, nobody is buying houses. Rent is actually is coming down. The economy has shut down. The reason why this is happening is because of Fear. Everybody is afraid. You cannot run a 21st century economy where everybody is terrified. Everybody is afraid of being arrested. As long as you have fear in the system, you will not invest your money in that economy"he said

Photos: Lady found motionless after being dropped off in Ikeja by unknown persons

According to a man named Gabriel Oluwafemi, the lady pictured was reportedly dropped off in Ikeja by some unknown persons in an SUV. She's motionless and can't speak up. Urgent help is needed to identify her. Gabriel shared these photos via Facebook and wrote:

"Pls kindly share until it gets to anyone who can identify her. I found her motionless at Allen on my way to the office this morning, behind Alade Market. I had to call 767 and waited 2 hrs for the Lagos state Emergency service to come to her aid. Eyewitness said a jeep dropped her off in the morning at about past 7,she was bleeding in the mouth and leg. She was trying to point at something and talk but was difficult for her."

Fliptyce launches self development podcast ''It's in you Africa" + See his dapper pics & new single "Control Button" ft. Wondaboy

Ace music producer, Folorunso ''Fliptyce'' Philips whose birthday is today September 23 launches a new self development Podcast ''it's in you Africa" with Fliptyce and also drops dapper promo photos ( photography by @directorleospirit for SM productions)

Its in you Africa is a self development and motivational online audio show created to help those trying to be successful find their inner greatness by highlighting and bringing to their awareness the things they need to do in order to achieve their dreams.

Available on iTunes

To listen to the first few episodes, click IT'S IN YOU AFRICA WITH FLIPTYCE

As part of line ups to mark his birthday, the Nigerian extraordinary music producer also released new single titled "Control Button" featuring Wondaboy.

Listen to "Control Button" by Fliptyce ft. Wondaboy here:
https://soundcloud.com/fliptyce/fliptyce-x-wondaboy-control-button

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Halle Berry shows off her natural beauty as she steps out makeup free

The mother of two and Oscar winning actress let her natural beauty shine through as she ditched the glam in favour of a natural makeup-free look while running errands in Beverly Hills. 50 looks good on her.

Political blogger, Jamil Mabai, arrested in Kaduna over a recent post

A political blogger, Jamil Mabai, said to be very critical of the Katsina state government, was arrested in Kaduna and taken to Katsina where he is currently in Police custody. Family members of Jamil say he was arrested for his recent post where he questioned the rationale behind the state governor, Aminu Masari's decision to purchase 3000 metal coffins and distribute to various mosques in the state. Jamil had faulted the governor's decision.

His family members say the police in Katsina state trailed him to Kaduna state last week Monday where he had gone for the Sallah celebration. They picked him up and then took him to Unguwan Sanusi police station before they proceeded to Kankara local government and finally Katsina town.

A magistrate court in the state yesterday refused to listen to a case brought before it against Jamil, stating that it lacked the powers to hear such a case. The curt ordered that Jamil be remanded in police custody until today when he would be arraigned before a competent court.