Million Dollars Scandal

Million Dollars Scandal
Premier Draws Huge Crowd, By Gboko J. Stewart

Published: 27 February, 2009

Benhamin Seequel, Director
After over two years of filming, the movie, Million Dollars Scandal, finally premiered last Friday at Rivoli Cinema with a record turnout.
Million Dollars Scandal began filming in early 2006 and was delayed due to some financial and location problems.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Observer, the director, Benjamin Seequel, said some Liberian eyes were not open to the movie business so “they refused to let you use their homes for filming”. He also added that owing to the unwillingness of some Liberians to invest in the movie industry, there had been some impediments facing the industry. He lamented that due to the failure to enforce the copyright laws, mass production of Liberian movies were commonplace.


Benjamin also called on Liberian television stations to pay more attention to Liberian movies instead of Nigerian.
He disclosed that the idea to make a movie came to him after the civil conflict that ousted former Liberian president Charles Taylor from Liberia. According to him, the movie is about ex-combatants who were jobless after the conflict even though they went through the DDRR process, but people did not trust them because they were former fighters.
Benjamin, who played the major character Stone in the movie, was an ex-combatant along with his colleagues who were jobless. While going to work in a taxi after his car had broken down, a representative left his briefcase which had an amount of L$456,000 in it. Stone took the man's briefcase. Taking the money home, his wife urged him not to carry it back. But because he was an honest person, he decided to carry the money back to the representative's office where he was rewarded with a job and a brand new car.
Having been given a job, he is hated by his workmate because he is an ex-combatant. To tarnish his reputation, his workmate decided to steal the 14 million dollars their boss had kept in the office. All eyes are now turned to Stone.
Million Dollars Scandal parts 1 & 2 will be launched in March

Poster for Indulgence

My Poster for my show next week at Indulgence in Sydney.

You Know Big Sean

So, lets say you had a dream to be a superstar music artist and THE hottest artist out took you under his wing signed you to his label and introduced your music to the world. That'll be crazy right?? Well in Big Sean's case dreams really do come true. While in his hometown, Detroit, Big Sean got the opportunity to rap for Mr. Kanye West and Ye told him right then that he would sign him. But let's not just give Kanye too much credit. Sean has an undeniable talent, and it was only a matter of time before he got his foot in the door. Somehow in between traveling and performances we got a hold to Sean to pick his brain a little bit. And because I'm just that good to you, I'll let you see what he had to say.

DW: Ok, so I don't want to ask you the typical "How does it feel to be signed to G.O.O.D Music" question because I'm sure it's amazing. But I would like to know do you feel a lot of pressure to live up to the creativity of Kanye and your label mates (Common, John Legend, Mr. Bentley)?

BS: It's a dream come true to be on GOOD Music. Kanye was one of my favorite artist so for him to sign me, let alone acknowledge me is insane. I feel no pressure though, because you got to accept that when your on a team like GOOD, you're on there for a reason.

DW: True. So, what's your definition of success?

BS: When you can look at your life and feel accomplished, happy, and satisfied! I think success is measured not by money, but more so happiness.

DW: Being from Detroit, do you think it makes a difference where your from when trying to get into the music industry or can you really make it from anywhere?

BS:I think it makes a big difference! You can make it out of anywhere, but I feel like some places are harder then others. There are some cities who support artists who get opportunities to be radio, get signed, etc. And some cities where everybody in the city thinks they can do a better job themselves and therefore hate on the artist. Sometimes that can make or break somebody. It also depends on what type of artist you are too.

DW:Has there been a specific moment where you had to stop and take it all in and realize how blessed you are? Like fans noticing you on the street, or a special performance, or traveling to different places?

BS: All the time. I'm as blessed as I want to be. as an artist and as a perfectionist I can say I'm nowhere near where I want to be at in my career, but I can say it's coming. I'm one of the most blessed people in the world though. It's hard work though.

DW: So where do you draw inspiration from?

BS: I get inspiration from other artist, sometimes regular people, sometimes certain situations. All sorts of different things give me inspiration. I don't think inspiration will ever not be there, no matter what, it's like air. Sometimes you just don't even recognize inspiration in situations, but it's always there.

DW: When did you decide to make a career out of music? And what would you be doing if you were not doing music?

BS: I decided I wanted to do music when I was about 9 or so. If I wasn't doing music I would probably be in school trying to get my life together and figure out what I want to do.

DW: Do you plan on venturing out into other areas? (clothing line, acting, reality series?)

BS: Yeah, I'm a hell of a actor. lol. Seriously my mother was a professional actress for a very short part of her life but she was extremely good. She had to quit because she had me and my brother, and my dad wasn't around too much. I actually made a song about it on my album where I explain her story. Kanye produced it and is featured on it too.

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DW: Is there anything about the music industry that upsets you?

BS: A million and one things. You got to be made for this shit, or it will kill you. I can't get too much into that though. Labels can be your friend, and they can also be your enemy sometimes.

DW: As your fame grows, what do you want to avoid as a celebrity?

BS:Just a bad reputation. But I'm a cool person and I keep it real, so I think I'll be good. I want to avoid all the dirty hoes too. Send the pretty, clean, cool ones my way though, lol.

DW: Lol, I can understand wanting to avoid that. So what's next for Big Sean?

BS:Finally Famous the Album. Crazy! Got Kanye, Dream, Pharrell, etc. It's going to be something to remember. I promise. I'm also releasing a mixtape with 10 deep too that's going to be dope as hell. A good intro warm up for the album. Whatever I can get my hands on.

To learn more about Big Sean head over to UknowBigSean.com

-Doni W.

Melanie Fiona Speaks The Truth

Another Kanye affiliate has a hit on her hands. He always seems to find the best talents. Her new song is featured on his blog, and all I can say is GO LISTEN! Click the pic to check it out.

-Doni

Coming Soon...

...To my feet! I saw these shoes a few weeks ago at Burn Rubber in Royal Oak, MI and I could've cried when they didn't have my size. Luckily I found them hiding from me on UrbanOutfitters.com (if you even think about ordering a size 8, you're going on my hit list). So be on the look out for the Nike plaid Blazer low classics on yours truly. ;-)

-Doni W.

KC Does Vibe....Again

This is one of the best covers of Vibe that I've seen in a long time. Keyshia looks gorgeous, and with her new more put together and sexy style she's the perfect person to put on the cover of the Style Issue. For this issue they did two different covers, I like this one the best, the other one is with Keyshia and crazy a$$ Frankie...which is still pretty too. This makes for Keyshia's third Vibe cover, so she must be doing something right.

P.S.- Is anyone else in love with her new wrist tattoo??? Sooo cute



-Doni W.

Ibinabo Fiberesima jailed five years

JUSTICE Deborah Oluwayemi of a Lagos High Court has sentenced a former beauty queen and popular actress, Ms. Ibinabo Fiberesima, to five years imprisonment for manslaughter, involving the death of a medical doctor, Mr. Suraj Giwa. Delivering her judgment in an appeal by the Lagos State Government against the verdict of an Igbosere Magistrate‘s Court on Friday, Justice Oluwayemi held that the N100,000 fine imposed by the lower court on Fiberesima was tantamount to judicial recklessness.

Free Your Feet

Check out the goodies at Free People.









-Doni W.

Did You See?

Last nights Oscars was surprisingly entertaining. I guess they got the memo that award shows are getting boring and we the people could care less now-a-days. But the way the awards were presented, the set, and the host were all very entertaining. Ok, enough about that...on to the clothes. To me there were a few hits, and few ok's, and a lot of misses. Miley Cyrus looked very well put together in Zuhair Murad...although it's reminiscent of fish scales, she'd be the prettiest fish in the sea.



Ms. Poised and Pretty Anne Hathaway sparkled and shined in Armani Prive'. She went the safe route, which I admire, because it's just too easy to get it wrong these days.



And last AND least...Mrs. Hov. Instead of going with her normal choice of Ellie Saab...she decided to wear one of her own designs from House of Dereon. (Sigh). I mean I love the shape and fit of the gown...but that large of a print just screams old lady living room curtains. Better luck next time B. Still love ya though.

Click here to see the others.

-Doni W.

BET RIP THE RUNWAY 2009

OUR OWN LIBERIAN KORTO MOMULU WILL SHOWCASE HER COLLECTION

JOY BRAYAN AND DEREK LUKE WILL HOST THE SHOW

RABBIT FROM REAL CHANCE OF LOVE WILL BE ROCKIN THE SHOW 2

MAKE SURE U WATCH THE SHOW TO SUPPORT KORTO

Prayers Don't Go Unanswered...

So what would you do if you went in to Payless and saw all these lil beauties on the shelves? Find your size in every style and guard them with your life right??? RIGHT! Everyone's favorite Project Runway star, Christian Siriano, designed these pieces of heaven and they will be available for $25-45 at your local Payless. If I were you I'd go down to Payless and give them your cell #, house #, work #, email, and aim screen name, so you can be notified the minute these hit the store. Payless ain't seen nothing like this before, lol.

Happy shopping.

-Doni W.

Diddy Presses Play on Gay!!

YES... i know it has been some time since i wrote you.... I'm sorry, but I'm working on some BIG projects.... ANYWAYS.... I was recently talking to a good friend of mine that works at a radio station down in Florida, and we were comparing north vs south celeb drama... and basically this is what was said......

Xzibit did an interview with a Sirius Satellite station, and he was discussing his New Year's Eve party in South Beach with Superhead and Diddy... and according to Xzibit, Diddy’s New Year’s festivities included going to a gay club.

Xzibit says Diddy told me and Superhead let’s go to the club. We get into the club and we walk in the back way and everything is cool... Diddy leaves us to do his business while me and Superhead go downstairs to get a drink... we’re vibing to the music and Superhead points over in the corner and there’s two dudes kissing... and I’m like, ‘What the f*ck is this?’ … and then she points in the other direction and there’s another dude butt a*s naked and dancing... So we take off!! I didn’t say peace to nobody or anything…You can chalk it up to being in Miami or whatever... But I’ve been in a gang of clubs, and I've never mistakenly stepped in a club having that kind of activity... Puffy takes me outside and he was like... "You know about that girl you with … that’s the devil"... and I was like.. "What you mean that’s the devil?" … and Diddy was like.. "She’ll videotape you with fingers in the booty"... and I was like... "What the f*ck does that mean?”... So then I asked Superhead what he was talking about and she started laughing and said... "I’ll tell you later"

First off!! Thank you DJ E**** for telling me this story... lmao.. I personally can't even picture how mad Xzibit was, when he realized that he was in a gay club! What a way to bring in the new year!! WAIT?!?! When the ball drops on New Year's... Don't you kiss the person next to you? And if he was in a gay club..... and "SUPERHEAD" was standing next to him.... Who did X kiss??? Hmmmm... think about that one guys!! Yep... You're right... Ewwwwwww!!!

Last, but not the least... How does a guy "straight" guy, get caught with his fingers in his butt??? We all know that Superhead can make guys do some weird things, but Diddy... We thought you were smart enough to not let someone tape you doin such a thing like that!! I think the film should be called " Diddy's in his BitchASSness."

-Mark Fresh

Rihanna knotted-lips

Here is your girl Rihanna after Breezy beat her down to the white meat. Poor thang. Look how that queer knotted-up her forehead.

How can some people be defending that punk after looking at this picture? SMH . If some of our troops ever see that punk Chris Brown on the street, we will be sure to “have a word” with him.

Image via TMZ