Veteran Actor James Iroha aka ‘Gringory’ dies at 70

Veteran actor James Iroha popularly known as Giringory from the nationwide-watched New Masquerade TV comedy series has died at the age of 70.

The news of his death was disclosed by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), Segun Arinze, who confirmed it from his son. ‘We at AGN commiserate with his family. May God grant him eternal rest’, Arinze’s statement read.

Earlier this year, the veteran performer granted Nigerian tabloid Saturday Sun an interview where he lamented being poor, sick, and blind. According to the interview,Mr. Iroha could hardly afford the bills for medication to keep him in good health.

‘I am almost begging for food; so I need money to pay my rent, buy my medicines and maybe repair my car’, he said.

‘Giringory’ was a regular on the popular television soap, Masquerade, on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), holding Nigerians spellbound with his acting prowess, especially owing to the comical bent in his performance.

On his facebook page a family member posted:

Sept 1942 _ Feb 2012
 

Not long ago a man we have all come to love, a man that has made us laugh, a friend to all but will always be Dad to my little sister Ugonma, my brothers Chiemela, Uche, Kelechi and me passed on.
 

Chief James Udensi Akwari Iroha OON has passed on today.
 

May his cheerfull soul rest in the LordAkwari james Iroha ( for the family)

Source: http://www.informationnigeria.org/2012/02/veteran-actor-james-iroha-aka-gringory-dies-at-70.html

"Helen Paul ( Jara presenter) showing off her baby bump"

 

Most sought after comedienne in Nigeria, Helen Paul popularly known as Tatafo on radio is expecting a baby.

Helen who co-hosts JARA with Uti Nwachukwu on Africa Magic channel on cable network DSTV, recently stepped out to attend the premiere of Funke Akindele‘s ‘The Return of Jenifa‘ in which she played the role of  a good girl gone bad, Tunrayo.

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Wizkid, Naeto C To Perform At ‘TymeOut with Tee A’ Live Concert

Wizkid

Popular stand-up comedian Tee-A

Popular stand-up comedian Tee-A is celebrating the 15th anniversary of his career and plans to do it big. As part of plans to commemorate the decade plus career, Tee-A will be kicking off his ‘TymeOut with Tee A’ live concert series on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

Tee-A won’t be alone as he will be joined by some of Nigeria’s finest stand-up comedians such as Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, Holy Mallam, Omo Baba, Tunde Ednut, Headmaster as well as the show’s regulars Princess and MC Abbey.

Music stars set to perform at the concert include pop star Wizkid, rapper Naeto C, pop acts DJ Zeez, Mo’Cheddah, JJC and singer Djinee. DJ Neptune will also be on the turn tables.

‘This is the first in many to come. This is our independence gift to our friends in Abuja’, Tee-A talks about the forthcoming event which takes place a day after Nigeria’s Independence Day.

The event is put together by Tee-A’s First Class Entertainment in partnership with Transcorp Hilton Hotel.

"Highest Paid Man In Entertainment"

Tyler Perry

It’s, err, Tyler Perry, most famous for playing a fat, sassy old grandma in the ‘Madea’ film franchise.

Last year he was number 6 in the list, compiled by Forbes, but this year jumped to first place after earning a jaw-dropping $130 million (£82 million), thanks to royalties from the ‘Madea’ series and takings from his latest films 'For Colored Girls' and 'Why Did I Get Married Too'.

As well as directing ten films since 2006, and starring in most of them, Perry's sitcoms 'Meet the Browns' and 'House of Payne' have proven lucrative. We can't say he doesn't work hard for his bumper paycheck.

Just behind him on the list is Jerry Bruckheimer; the producer of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and a load of US TV. He netted an estimated $113 million (£72 million).

In third place was the ever-present Steven Spielberg, who pocketing around $107 million (£68 million) thanks to a slew of box office successes, including 'Super 8', 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' and 'True Grit'.

Brits in the list include Elton John, who pops up in 4th place with $100 million (£63 million) and Simon Cowell; in at 5th with a pay cheque of $90 million (£57 million).

Strangely, the only actor to feature is Leonardo DiCaprio, who clocks in at 9th place with earnings of $77 million (£49 million).

Forbes got the info by speaking to agents, lawyers, producers and other insiders.

The full list:

1. Tyler Perry, $130 million (£82 million)

2. Jerry Bruckheimer, $113 million (£72 million)

3. Steven Spielberg, $107 million (£68 million)

4. Elton John, $100 million (£63 million)

5. Simon Cowell, $90 million (£57 million)

6. James Patterson, $84 million (£52 million)

7. Dr. Phil McGraw, $80 million (£51 million)

8. Leonardo DiCaprio, $77 million (£49 million)

9. Howard Stern, $76 million (£48 million)

10. Tiger Woods, $75 million (£47.5 million)