STYLE NIGHT 4

We are going to do something about the children you saw under the bridge at Obalende on, my blog few days back. We don't know specifically what we are going to do, whenwe're going to do it, or how we are going to do it, but we have set in motion the things that will make us do something. We'll take it one child at a time. God willing, we'll help as many as we can.

Style Night 4 (A red carpet event)

A night of Fashion, Modeling, Music, Comedy and DanceAnyway for now there's something going down. Style Night 4. We've done three editions but nothing as huge as what we are about to do. I didn't want to announce it yet until we got something concrete from our sponsors. That happened today, thank God...So people, our fashion show is going downnnnnnnnnn...I'm so thrilled, 'cos getting sponsors for a fashion show in Nigeria is WAR. Real WAR. But we finally did it.

Venue Lagoon Restaurant, Ozumba Mbadiwe Str., Victoria Island.

Date
Aug 3rd 2008
Designers Monami Fashion Modela Couture Ishy Couture Jim Brooks Clothing Steve Ray Couture Habbit Apparel Collectibles Boutique Rukkies Boutique Accessories + Lingerie show

Models

30 of the top fashion models in Nigeria

DJ
DJ Jimmy Jatt I told him about the show and he said he would give me DJ support. Ain't that grand? Who gets that lucky? Thanks JJ.

Security
Voltron Securities

We'll also have comedians, musicians and some dance groups entertaining the guests.

Gatefee

N2, 000 We're also inviting a lot of special guests.

Dress Code
Men: Black Women: A touch of gold Or do you guys have a better idea? Let me know...

A lot of finger food and drinks in the house
And Red Carpet by SoundCity TV

Sponsored by
Amigos Hair
Prestige Cosmetics
Lacasera Drinks
Gentle Touch
Power Horse

Now here's the deal. The hall we are using is quite big (same venue for Stars on the Runway) and Lagoon Restaurant is soooo expensive. So we want to utilise the hall and make a little money on the side... you know...wink!

So if there's anyone out there who wants to be part of the show, not as a model, or a designer, we have enough of that already, but want to advertise their goods/services...

Here's our offer... Branding of the hall with your Banners we give you space to display your goods/services. You can distribute cards, handbills and also have direct contact with potential clients/customers. For that you pay a token sum

If you want your company logo on the red carpet banner, you pay a bigger token sum. If you're interested, or know someone who might be interested,
Call Santiago on 08035144050. Or Elle on 016635848.

And if you're press and would like to cover the event, just call 016635848, so we can get your press tags ready.

I'm so excited about the show 'cos I've always wanted to do a huge fashion show and it's finally happening. I guess when you work hard enough, things happen...

Stay tuned and get ready people. We are about to rock Lagos! Will keep you guys updated.
Kisses!

LIFE UNDER THE BRIDGE + NAIJA NEWS

LIFE UNDER THE BRIDGE
When I decided to start a magazine, I felt it was important to stick to the industry I was familiar with; the fashion, modeling and beauty industry, thus the name FM&B.But as time went by, I realised there was more to life than fashion and Style. Much more! So I decided to include human interest stories to give the mag more depth.Looking for more depth, I came up with something that has always held a fascination for me...STREETLIFE. And for our maiden Streetlife page, I decided to deal with the issue of area boys in Lagos.See, I've had a few unpleasant encounters with area boys. I've been harrassed a few times by these guys while driving in the Lagos Metropolitan. If your window is down and you're in traffic, you're bound to get 'nicely' and 'politely' robbed.I used to be so scared of them but after a few encounters, my fear turned to curiosity. Why are these guys this way? What happpened to them? Can they be rehabilitated?I told my editors that I wanted to interview area boys. Initially they thought I was crazy but after much consideration, they agreed it was a good idea. So about two weeks ago we went to one of the most notorious places in Lagos...The picture above is the Obalende bridge. If you live in Lagos, then I don't need to tell you anymore about the place. If you don't live in Nigeria, well, this is one of the most notorious places in Lagos. When you're walking around here, you're advised to hold tightly to your belongings. If your car stops there at night, you're advised to leave the car and find your way out of there. It's that notorious 'cos it's the home of several 'hooligans'.They live under the bridge pictured above.When we went there the first time to survey and make enquiries, I was advised not to go. Somebody told me that the guys were always 'high', and very unpredictable, so couldn't guarantee my safety. But I insisted on going with my guys, so instead of going there looking all pretty, I took my hair weave out, no make up, wore an oversized shirt and went into the lion's den with my General Editor, Odega Shawa, my Special Events Editor, Oteri Agboro and a photographer.Now we actually went there to interview the area boys. We wanted to hear their story. We wanted to know about their family, what they want from the govt, what they can do for their country, are they as dangerous as people say/feel they are? Why are they living under the bridge, are they interested in decent jobs...? etc.Thankfully for us, they were very accomodating. They answered all our questions but refused to have their pictures taken. Some of them were a little suspicious of our motives and they also were 'smoking' you know what...and didn't want to be exposed that way. Anyway, in the course of doing this interviewing, some little children were playing football in the open field under the bridge...(the boys you see in this picture). you proberbly might wonder what these kids would doing in such a place, surrounded by such craziness. After asking around we found that they all lived under the bridge. Some of them are runaways, some are abandoned, some live there with a parent. Different stories. Sad situation! The kids are pictured here with their football coach and asst coach.Every child you see in this picture lives under the Obalende bridge. But the comforting part is that the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Obalende branch, are playing their part by trying to discover talent amongst these children (through football). They brought these children together and started a football academy, under the bridge. Hoping it will keep them busy and focused on the positive, so they don't end up like the older ones they are surrounded by, considering they have no education whatsoever.That's some area boys and a woman who lives and sells under the bridge with her infant child. On your right is where they cook, eat...Here is Obalende and the Children that live(play) there...These children are so young and innocent and exposed to a life so unfair. under the bridge for about three hours and there you sure will feel dizzy and 'high' from all the 'smoke' inhalation. And these children have to live with this for a long time until something can be done for them.Talking to them you will find out that some of them were actually ambitious and didn't want to end up armed robbers, jailed, or even killed. One particular child said he wanted to be a lawyer.You will get the full story when the magazine hit the stands.if you have a human conscience, you will leave the place feeling a little dejected. These children deserve a better life. Then I asked myself, is it enough to just report these stories? What can I do as a citizen of this country for these children? What can you do? Or maybe a better question is; what can be done for these children?

(All Thanks to my editor-in-Chief:Linda Ikeji. You are a rere gem and a gift to your generation. Your risks will surely pay for a rewarding futrure...you have indeed inspired many with your lifestyle.)

Deola Sagoe's Marriage Crumbles...

as written by Folusa Samuel (Encomium Mag)

This is authoritative. The marriage of popular fashion designer Deola Sagoe to her Ghanaian husband, Koffi Sagoe, has crumbled. Insiders who should know attributed the cause of the failed marriage to irreconcilable differences among other things. Sources again confirmed to Encomium Weekly that a silent war over the custody of the children of the once-upon-a-time happy marriage is now on between the estranged couple.We called the abundantly gifted designer on Sat. June 28th 2008, and she confirmed that indeed her marriage has packed up. "Yes, it is true, she told us and hung up".Sad!

Globacom Endorses Comedian BasketMouth For N80million...
by Stella Dimoko-Korkus

Star Comedian, Bright Okpocha, has just been endorsed by Globacom to the tune of N80million. The people who are in the know regarding this deal swear that it has been signed sealed and delivered. He will do TV adverts and his face will be on the print adverts.
Congrats to BasketMouth.

This Day Stages Third Musical Festival This Day Music Festival, an annual musical jamboree, is around the corner. The event has acts like Usher, Fat Joe, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Youssou N'dour and it will be taking place in four cities, Lagos, Abuja, Wahington DC and London. Naomi Campbell, Oswald Boateng are equally part of this year's event. Others are 9ice, Oluchi, Alek Wek, Liya Kebede...

The event will kick off in Abuja on July 11th and move to Lagos on July 13th, Washington DC is billed for Aug 1 and London Oct 14th.

The concept behind this year's event is to highlight and focus sustainable solutions on the problems of Africa through massive investment in infrastructure and micro-finance in order to rebuild Africa from the ground up.

Out Of Africa with Sammie Okposo and friends.Featuring RMD, Stella Damasus, Segun Arinze, Ali Baba, Tee A, Mike Aremu, Kefee, Infinity, Dekunle Fuji, Gordons, Jedi, Samsung, Modele, G-Force.
Live in London @ The Troxy
For enquiries call 07025356582, 08038930042, +447944933666

NIGERIA'S TOP 10 MOST STUNNING MODELS.
Hmn..i actually said i was not going t blog for the next one week, this is to give everyone a fair chance to express their opinions about the recent cover of our next edition of F.M.& B but i just had to change my mind...you are wondering why i guess...ok, now though i had known this chap for a while now as a great model, i think i got a great re-assurance today when he sent this pictures to my email...i couldnt help but stare at this pic for over 5 minutes...what do you guys think...i think he is the future of Nigerian modeling...i true representation of a proffessional model with attitude, class, style and pretsige.
this is a three year old picture,
and this is a four year old picture...i will post here again in the next one week a recent picture taken by Nonso Elewor and then you guys will perfectly understand what am trying to say...actually, this is a prelude to a brand new series am starting on NIGERIA'S TOP 10 MOST STUNNING MODELS.
watch out for his new pics next week.
see you guys tommorrow....enjoy!

CHOOSE A COVER

CHOOSE A COVER

Hi people, welcome to a beautiful new month. May all your dreams come true.Ok, I'm back again...needing your opinions.We've been working so hard on our mag's 4th edition...so hard. And I think we've finally got it right...in terms of content that is. This edition is bumper packed. From Olu Maintain's crib/cars/wardrobe, to interviews with great people, Guy Murray-Bruce, Matthew Mensah, and over 12 Naija celebs on our celeb chat page, to area boys in Lagos, with exclusive pictures. You guys need to hear what these guys have to say. Then stuff on Career, Interviews, Issues, TV, Radio, Music, Movies, Parenting, Marriage, Fashion police, Sex, health, Beauty, Modeling, True Stories and a lot of fashion pages...You guys will love this particular edition.But the problem is; we can't decide on a cover. I kinda prefer cover 1, but a few others think we should go with cover 2...Here are our two options for the mag's cover...(It's not the final thing)

Cover 1

Cover 2

Her name is Chinwe Ezeribe, one of Nigeria's hottest models. So in demand right now...
So what do you guys think? Which cover should we go for?Pls pls pls, pick a cover and tell us why we should go for it...And if you have any other suggestion on how we can make the cover better, pls do share.
Thank U!

NEWS FROM NAIJA

hmnnn, well i deserve a lot more than i have gotten from you folks, the mail, the calls, the txt messages kept coming in and i started wondering, i actually nevet thought i have had ardent followers on this blog till this past few weeks...somehow, not that i forgot i had to blog but then, i have been caught up in series of intervies for the next edition of CAMPUS XCLLENCE, well not just that, am also glad to let you guys in on my new consultancy hook up with F.M. & B Mag...Nigeria's premier and biggest all Fashion, Modeling & Beauty mag, owned by Nigeria's supermodel, LINDA IKEJI.
am so excited working with this never relenting and success oriented lady.
well for now, all i can tell you guys is to wait till the mag hits the stands...its indeed a collectors iem, so much ffort is going into this so you guys, get redy...well also, the biggest of them all, STYLE NIGHT, COMING SOON!!!
ok, now to todays blog...i hope you guys find everything here interesting...thanks to Linda Ikeji and Niyi Tabiti for this one.

9ice's girlfriend 4-months pregnant - changes wedding date These are indeed the best of times for crooner, Abolore Akande, aka 9ice. Our sources reveal that the crooner and his America-based girlfriend Toni Payne, CEO of Toni Payne Cosmetics, are expecting a bundle of joy in a few months. Sources reveal that Toni is about four months pregnant and that their wedding which was scheduled for December has been shifted to early Hmmmm...Toni Payne over to you. Na true? If true, then congrats my girl and make sure we are invited to the wedding. August. also, 9ice performed at London Hyde Park last friday alongside Will Smith, Amy Winehouse, U2 and many others; in honour of South African leader Nelson Mandela who clocked 90 recently.It is 9ice's first international exposure, being his first performance abroad ever, and he is starting on a very good note.

Gulder Ultimate 5 at Awgu Hills
The search for men and women with intellect, determination and guts is here again. And Awgu Hills, Enugu is the search site for the 5th edition. The highlights will be telecast from July 19 to August 9th 2008 on national TV and cable.
The TV reality show have announced a N7million prize money and and brand new SUV worth N10million and N500, 000 wardrobe allowance for the ultimate man. Contestants will also go back home with prizes from N2.5 mil to N450, 000. In addition, the last woman standing will grab all of N1mil.
To apply, go to http://www.gulderultimatesearch.tv/

The Nigeria Fashion Week
~Daily fashion shows
~Exhibition/Trade fair
~Symposium, lectues & workshops
~Daily after event parties
~Interactive sessions between buyers and products
Are u a fashion designer, manufature textile, garment, cosmetics, Hair, Skin Care, wedding clothes, cakes, rings, shoes, bags, fashion press/photographer, car or phone manufacturer?
For participation and sponsorship contact
Legendary Gold Limited
9, Oyedele Ogunniyi str., Anthony Village
Tel: 07028008180, 08034066803
http://www.nigeriafashionweek.com/

Globacom storms Ghana

Mr Yinka Olafimihan, Glo's Head, New Markets, announced this at a press conference at Golden Tullip Hotel, Ghana, on Friday. He added that the fee was paid on Wednesday June 18th, well ahead of the June 20 deadline given for the payment by the Ghananian regulatory authorities, the National Communications Authority (NCA).

The fulfillment of Glo's financial obligation to the NCA marked its ultimate commitment to the promise to offer Ghanaians quality GSM services. With the payment of the licence fee, Globacom would immediately begin the deployment of personnel and infrastructure towards an early roll out of services in the West African country

Newest GSM provider, Etisalat injects N48b to displace other network - Leke Adeneye

By July 2008, the newest GSM provider, Etisalat will storm the market with a N48 billion launch. The minister of State for information and communications, Alhaji Ibrahim Nakande, disclosed and commended Etisalat's entry and investment of $400million into the Nigeria telecoms market recently. Since the brand owned by Mubadala, a multinational telecoms operator from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), made it's entry in mid-2007, the boost it sprang in the telecoms and marketing communications sectors have become one of the most discussed...

Sade, Fela Kuti, and Seal among artists with most memorable album covers
These prolific artists make AOL Black Voices’ Top 50 Memorable Album Covers list in honor of Black Music Month

Music icon and creator of Afrobeat (Yoruba music, jazz, Highlife, and funk rhythms, fused with African percussion and vocal styles), Fela Kuti’s 1975 album cover Expensive Shit is featured on slide #7.

Songstress Helen Folasade Adu’s 1992 album cover Love Deluxe, with her band Sade, is featured on slide #44.

Soul singer and songwriter Seal makes the list twice with his 1998 album cover Human Being (slide #28)

and his 1994 self-titled album cover, Seal (slide #45).

To see which other album covers made the list, go to AOL Black Voices.

2face/R. Kelly Collabo Ready

This has been buzzing for a while but it can be now confirmed that the much anticipated collaboration between the King of R&B and the Nigerian Hip-Hop/R&B sensation is done and ready. This is a dream come true for 2Face and of course his numerous fans across the globe and it seems that there is no stopping him. After a successful sophomore album, 2Face is set to take his music to the next level with his hot new album.

2Face expressed a lot of excitement and appreciation in a recent interview with a Nigerian magazine about his achievements so far. And who can deny it, he has chalked some amazing successes along the years. “When I look back at my career and how it all started, I am deeply humbled. I never believed I would come this far. That is why I would always be grateful to Kenny Ogungbe, D 1 and the crew at Kennis Music and above all God Almighty who made all this possible. We are like one big family at Kennis,” he said.
About his work with R. Kelly, he had this to say…“He is one man I have tons of respect for. I dreamed of doing stuff with him but it was in the distant future. When Uncle Kenny called me and raised the idea, I was so excited. Off we went, straight to New York, and now the rest is history. We have recorded a love track together– R Kelly and I–just doing our thing, and I’ll tell you, it’s the bomb!”

We thank R. Kelly for working with our African superstar; it will help put our music on the map. There is also talk about R. Kelly coming to Ghana for a one-of-a-kind concert and a possible collaboration with Ghanaian crooner, Kwabena Kwabena. My only advice is that this should happen soon before R. Kelly’s trial turns for the worse. LOL!

(Special thanks to amati for this one too)

NOLLYWPPD + BECCA

ok, i sometimes can believe that it takes me a whole week to discover i have not blogged, its actually not a if i have forgotten but presently so many things seeking my attention...majorly, the next edition of CAM,PUS XCELLENCE is out and on sale right now, so you can imagine the whole workk that needs to be done to ensure its available at the right places, well as if that is not enough, work has already started on the nextn edition so its double job, sort of, and again i just got an offer to consult again for another magazine, but this time around, a high elite mag, as much as am excited about it all, the work load keeps piling up and sometimes i can only imgaine if i was not a workacholic, what i would have done.

All through last weekend, it was one show to the other, i have so many things i have jotted down to share with you guys, but then, may be that will be over the weekend.

all the same, its good to be here today, top on my list this week is the winning of Barack Obama of the dmocrat tickets .... So, please, someone tell all the haters and beefers to go f**k themselves in the head, i love Barack and anyday anytime, i will shout it...

Ok, i will try as much as possible to bring you some latest news but i hope to do a more detailed blog this weekend.

IS NOLLYWOOD REALLY THE THIRD BEST?

There is this popular belief that the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, is the third best in the world, following America’s Hollywood and India’s Bollywood. But the candid question which a lot of practitioners have been staying away from is: Is Nollywood the third best in terms of quality or number of movies produced, either monthly or annually, as the case may be?Well, if it is in terms of quality, we should not deceive ourselves because Nollywood is miles away far from its counterparts. Only a few Nollywood movies could measure up.But if we are talking about the number of films released, I think Nollywood should be the numero uno. It produces more flicks on weekly basis, even though most of them are wishy-washy.Having said that, we should stop consoling ourselves unnecessarily that we are number three in the world.Let’s concentrate on how to lift the face of the industry from where it is right now rather than celebrate mediocrity.And if this is not done on time, other smaller African countries that are looking up to us will one day surpass our records. Ask the Super Eagles of Nigeria, who are now being humiliated and disgraced by the underdogs in Africa.In this regard, all guilds and stakeholders in Nollywood have a role to play, particularly the Association of Nigeria Theatre – Arts Practitioners (ANTP).The Jide Kosoko-led ANTP took a step towards this development about two years ago, but it has not made any positive change.Honestly speaking, whenever I watch most of these over-hyped Yoruba movies, I feel like crying, because they are nothing to write home about. Apart from the poor scripting storyline, directing, continuity and other factors that make a good film, most of them are not even relevant to current realities.A word is enough for the wise. I rest my case!

Becca denies romance with Eto'o+earning a cool $90,000 Euros!!

Music star Rebecca Acheampong aka Becca has denied media reports that she was married to Samuel Eto’o, Cameroonian international footballer. According to her management headed by Kiki Banson, Becca and Eto’o were friends and the two were currently working on a movie about the Barcelona striker. The management argued that seeing the two together did not mean they were a couple, adding that they were working on a project. Management was of the view that Becca was too young for marriage and even if she was ready to get married today, Eto’o would not be the lucky man. “Working together does not mean that they are a married couple,” lamented Kiki Banson, Becca’s producer. The movie is a mix of fact and fiction but almost all of it is scripted. There are flashbacks where Eto’o interacts with school teachers, close family people and childhood friends. Becca plays the role of a teenage friend of Eto’o’s. The young singer is earning over 90,000 Euros for playing a lead role with Eto’o in the movie, and apart from that another film production company in South Africa is also negotiating with Becca to play a role in a movie against child abuse which would earn her a huge sum of money.

NMA+jACKY APPIAH + P DIDDY

MY PICTURE OF THE DAY

Liya Kebede spotted in Mali doing a spread for Vogue Magazine. Titled “From Here to Timbuktu”.

THE NIGERIAN MUSIC AWARD IN OWERRI, IMO STATE

Now if you are a keen follower of the entertainment scene in Nigeria, you are then in the know of the biggest event that will rock the entertainment scene this weekend, bringing an A-List call of the very finest and the naija fashionistas together,The Nigerian Music Awards ( Well though i have had a thing(actually negetaive) for Awards, especially in Nigetia, cos they just seem to be on the increase as the days goes by with one chap somewhere coming out with a new name but same stuuf and the worst of it all is its usually a sham,The NMA is one award i can always refer anyone to attend) . Well i wont be available for this awards as my stay in Ghana is yet to be over but i will bring you all the "ehind the scene gist and photos from the event" kind courtesy of my very good pal, niyi tabiti who is covering the Nigerian Music Award (NMA) 2008 live and direct from Imo State,

MAGIC MICHAEL TIES THE KNOT IN GRAND STYLE

Model, actor cum media consultant, Magi Michael penultimate week, precisely 17th 0f May 2008, dazzle all and sundry at Obuluku LG area of Delta State when he tied the traditional knot with his heartthrob, Ngozi Ifeoma Osuh.The superlative traditional wedding had friends and relative of the National Daily’s Newspapers’ entertainment writer in attendance. Learnt, everything was in surplus. Food, drinks and lots of souvenirs were freely given to the guests. From this stable, I say a big have a blissful marital life.

Flashback: Jackie Appiah's Engagement Pictures

Well for those opf you that have beel folowing Ghana/Nigerian films, this face is by no means a new face, Jackie Appiah, tfrom the 2008 AMAA award movie, RUN BABY RUN. These are pictures from the delectable actress Engagement pics..ENJOY!!! And una wey never marry, wetin na still dey wait for sef!!!

Tracey Edmonds & Diddy: We're Not Dating

Tracey Edmonds is shooting down a British tabloid report that she is dating music and clothing mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. A British paper reported that Edmonds, 41, called Diddy "the man for me" and said that he was funnier then her ex, comedian Eddie Murphy. The report, which was widely picked up on the Internet, went on to claim that Edmonds said Diddy "whisked me off my feet." Reps for Edmonds and Diddy both deny that the pair are romantically linked. "Sean is very single," the rep for Diddy says. "He and Tracy have known each other for over 10 years." Edmonds, who produced the 2001 movie Josie and the Pussycats, split from Murphy, 47, in January only two weeks after they held an intimate wedding in Bora Bora. The ceremony was non-binding and they later said they'd decided to "forego having a legal ceremony."

BUT MAKE UNA WAIT OH! IF THE TWO ARE ACTUALLY DATING, WHO CARES ANYWAY...IF THE CHIC THINKS SHE IS COOL WITH THE COMBS WHATS THE BIG DEAL!!! GO GIRLFRIEND, ITS YOUR TIME!

WEEKEND XTRA!!! -LAGOS BOUND

Right, its another beautiful fruiday and some how,the week end seem very promising...I have spent almost a month in ghana and i must confess its been fun, glamour, excitement, and of course, there has been some down times here and there but all in all, i totally have enjoyed my stay in Ghana so far...opk, where am i going with all these? well its like, i have over stayed my time in Ghana, i have received thousand and one calls from Lagos in the last few days, my presence seemto be urghently needed.
Well let me also use this opportuinty to inform you all the our magazine, CAMPUS XCELLENCE is finnaly OUT! I ENCOURAGE YOU TO GO GRAB YOUR COPY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

For the weekend, take time to enjoy all the lates especially the new Ghanaians making waves in their career all around the globe, and also Ruggedman and 9ice, well hope this doesnt cause any scuffles and all about Usher, David Cood, Genevieve and all the rugular stuffs.

Ciao!!!!!!!!!!!

MAN POWER??? DAVOD COOK-AMERICAN IDOL WINNER

You know how everyone is saying Girl Power when there are 2 women competing or if a Woman is on top or whatever, well, as if Male population needs more ego-tripping, I’m going to give props to the 2 Male contestantswhop made it to the finals of on American Idol. Way To Go David Cook and David Archuleta!!. Male Power Indeed :).
Well but more importantly, i want to give a special cudos to David Cook.
Stardom sometimes can be a frustrating, i know what am saying, At least having tasted it during my days at the Nigerian Television Authority, i can testify. The 25-year-old 2008 America Idol winner has spent the hours since his "American Idol" crowning, doing press and attempting to slip into cat naps in the car as he rushes from appointments to interviews. From sleep to singing,
"I’ve gotten absolutely zero hours of sleep," Cook said. "I just haven’t been able to shut the brain off. It’s a celebration."
"After winning ‘American Idol,’ David Cook says "the future is whatever I’m willing to make it," "I want to put out a record right now that will make the hair on the back of my neck stand up."
Stardom sometimes can be a frustrating, i know what am saying, At least having tasted it during my days at the Nigerian Television Authority, i can testify.

Usher Calls Fatherhood & Marriage 'Amazing'

Dance-loving talk show hostEllen Degeneres may have met her match: Usher. The R&B star and new dad stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to show off his moves and talk about his most "amazing" project to date. "He is my reason for living," the singer tells Ellen of his 6-month old son, In the episode airing Friday, the newlywed also says of his bride: "She's built up ... the foundation of who I am. I want to see more men standing with their women. I want to see more men be open and honest about where they are in life." And speaking of honesty, when asked what surprised him most about having a baby, the star replied with a laugh: "That I had him – that was a big surprise!" That – and "learning more and more about the beauty of fatherhood," he said. "As an African-American, to be there for my child is so important when there are so many young African-American kids without their fathers. I just want him to grow up to be as wise as he can possibly be, kind and open hearted. [Fatherhood] changes everything about me." Of recent Internet rumors that Usher and Tameka had filed for separation, his manager Benny Medina said: "It's 100% not true. Usher and Tameka are currently traveling in Europe together as a family on his promotional tour. This rumor is completely false."

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALS SPLITS 9ICE, RUGGEDMAN(TWO NIGERIAN INT'L ARTISTES)

A Honda Accord, C-class Mercedes, two award-plaques, and the pride of two jolly good fellows, Abolore Akande (a.k.a 9ice) and Ugochukwu Stevens (a.k.a Ruggedman), was what was staked for this year’s Champions League final between Chelsea FC and Manchester United in Moscow, Russia, this Wednesday (21st May 2008).Pressure gradually mounting on the duo as the D-day arrived with cars worth almost N5 million at stake, and the pride of both musicians, 9ice, a Chelsea fan, bet his Honda Accord car against Ruggedman’s Mercedes, and the “Revelation of The Year” HHWMA Award.
These were the words of Ruggedman before the match date “i pity the ‘nice’ one as he’s about to start “jumping buses and trekking” to shows. “9ice is just starting out in this business, I suggest he puts his mouth where his money is if he wants to take a stand on his dry team,” he said
.Initially, 9ice had staked his Honda against Ruggedman's Morano Jeep, but the rapper flipped. “What? How can he expect me to bet a jeep worth ten times against his Honda?” “Because he’s a friend and an aburo(small boy), I’m going to bet my Mercedes Benz, though that’s also several times more expensive than his Honda.

REALLY, I CANT PRECISELY SAY WHAT HAS BEEN THE OUTCOMEOF THESE DUO AND THEIR BET, BUT WILL RUGGEDMAN SINCERELY COLLECT THE ONLY ACQUISITION 9ICE HAD MADE FROM HIS RECENT FAME AND STARDOM???

TRUST ME TO KEEPYOUPOSTED!

I AM NOT A TAILOR — GENEVIEVE

Following the successful launch of her fashion brand, St. Genevieve, very talented actress and mother of one, Genevieve Nnaji has declared to all and sundry that she is not a tailor.There have been talks that she has turned to tailoring and dumped acting that brought her fame and fortune to irk out a living.

Presently, the ready wear cloths can be purchased at Iconola, the outfit of Lamide, but Genny is planning big time to open a boutique on the island, where her ready-to-wear brand, St Genevieve would be easily purchased. She plans to throw the door open for other boutique to purchase in wholesale and take it to other part of the country.

The need to make the designs that have done her pride accessible to other fashion conscious women made her enter into the partnership with Lamide. It is on record that Genny is one of the most fashionable actresses we have in Nigeria.


Meanwhile, Genevieve who just returned from a movie location in Abuja told us she is still busy acting and that is the more reason we’ve not been able to sit her down for a chat. That effectively put the rumour that she is no longer getting movie script to rest. That we can tell. But what we can’t however tell is when the former face of Lux would start designing for men, so that we can have a piece of her creative mind on our body.

Ghanaian wins Miss Caribbean

and Commonwealth Pageant
Shirley Dee wins gold at 19th Miss Caribbean and Commonwealth

Well, it seems that Africans have taken over the Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth Beauty Pageant, winning it back to back. Last year it was Nigeria’s Uchenna Obika and this year 20-year-old Ghanaian law student at the University of Kent, Shirley De Lawrence, stood tall to win the contest.
Shirley Dee is the third Ghanaian to have won the title. She held off her determined compatriots Jacqueline Baker and Michelle Supersad, both from Trinidad & Tobago, to second and third respectively. The twin-island state of the Caribbean has furnished either the winner or runner-up in three of the last four contests - the exception being last year when there was no T&T representative. There were representatives from 14 countries including Guyana, Jamaica and Nevis but our African princess took the crown.
Commentators have quoted the judges as saying afterwards that whereas most of the contestants had excellent individual qualities Shirley Dee brought together what was in their opinion the best blend of “good looks, pleasant personality and knowing how to behave”.
The judging panel was made up of former holders of the title Margaret Alcindor and Theresa de Roche, Isaac Tschando, Anne Rose Mordi, Patsy White, and Shyraine Mubiana. Former title-holders Uchenna Obika and Natalie Latan introduced and interviewed the contestants with accompanying entertainment from singer Angel J and the Manic Boyz dancers, Ecology dancers and Tabot Mix, the United Christian Harmony Group and a hairstyling display by Rougz Hair & Beauty Salon.
Shirley was recommended to the competition by Ben Black Photography .according to her, she would like to take her prize holiday in Ghana. Well, we will welcome her home with arms wide open. Akwaaba!


Menaye Donkor - Royal Stool Bearer and Title Holder
Former Miss Ghana Universe 2004 and member of a royal family.


For some people, Menaye Donkor is the pretty face now associated with Sulley Muntari, the football player in the Barclay Premier League, she was Miss Ghana Universe in 2004. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from York University.

She has been a royal stool bearer for her paternal grandmother, who is the Queenmother of Agona Asafo (this privilege was assigned to her as the last granddaughter in the family), started a charity called the Menaye Charity Foundation, and opened a the Menaye International School.

She is surprisingly down to earth and is dedicated to making a difference to all those that she comes into contact with. Sulley Muntari spotted her at a Czech game against Ghana and it was a heart stopping moment for him. He wooed her and is one of the largest contributors to her charities.

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Hey Great people, its beautiful to be here again, for me, each time i have to do this, I really cant explain the joy it brings to me, i really cant explain in words but let me seize this opportunity to say a very big thank you to all of you that read this blog day in day out, its amazing the traffic that I have been experiencing this past few days on this blog, I really have to be sincere I did not anticipate this and it blows my mind, I also want to thank all the people who have made thos blog a referrals and also my fellow bloggers who one way or the other have contributed to the growth of my blog so far… I want to thank Linda Ikeji, Niyi Tabiti, Naija bellaNaija Dude, Jamati, and also the crew at She knows best, Ask men and all my friends who have in one way or the other corrected some lines in the blog.
I really appreciate all of you.

Today, a whole lots of stories are making waves about some of my favorite personalities around the globe and am sure they will interest you also,

Check them out…

John Mayer Likes His Man PurseYes, John Mayer sure like his man purse. I don’t see any reason why he shouldn’t. From looking at it, the messenger bag looks like it’s functional and certainly stylish around his arm. I don’t recognize the bag designer but I’ll try to find out. No promises though. Yes, I noticed that John Mayer’s Man Purse matched his sweater and shoes :).

You Can’t Go Wrong With Harrison Ford

There’s no doubt that Harrison Ford is still as suave and charming as ever. He can definitely give his young counterparts a run for their money. Style wise and certainly, career wise. Harrison Ford possesses the smile that could melt anyone’s heart and a fun and kickass personality to boot.

Where In The World Is Dennis Rodman?

Sometimes I could curse myself for finding the most strangest thing in the world. Dennis Rodman is one of them. The NBA star mostly known for his weird antics just celebrated his 47th birthday in Planet Hollywood. 47, wow. He’s still, well, Dennis Rodman huh? 3 more years and he’ll 50. Unfortunately, he’d still be dressed looking like this when the time comes. Yeah, so attractive right? Arrrgh.
One more picture of Dennis Rodman after the fold….

COMMONWEALTH FASHION WEEK-???

Signing into my yahoo messenger, the first message I got was from a very good friend who deemed it fit to introduce me to the latest in the world of international fashion and pageantry events, well, I got caught up with the name and quickly visited the website…going through the site, I really think it’s a great project. I mean it’s a project commendable, first and foremost, its from the stable of no other but BUCHI GORGE…ok for those of you that do not know this man, I was packaged an produced his biggest international show, ‘FACE OF WORLD’ sometime last year in Lagos Nigeria.

Though a whole lot of water went under the bridge few days to the event and even after, I must still say that I commend this mans boldness to stand up again in the face of many adversities and losses. www.Commonwealthfashionweek.com and check it and then, drop a comment here for me.
I will like to start up with your comments though I have soooo many things I will like to say about this event, I must say that I have a thousand and one thing to say about this event but I will that we make it very interactive…check out the site ...

Carmen Ejogo

Nigerian-Scottish actress is keeping busy with upcoming roles in the Spike Lee directed TV series pilot M.O.N.Y., and the films Pride and Glory and Farlanders. Ejogo is best known for such roles as Sally Hemings in the made-for-TV movie, Sally Hemings: An American Scandal and for her role as Alean, the unfit mother, in the HBO film Lackawanna Blues, starring S. Epatha Merkerson and Terrence Howard.
She is married to actor Jeffrey Wright, and they have one son together.

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO SAVE YOUR BREATH FOR TOMORROW AS I BRING YOU THE LATEST AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY MAKERS AND SOME JUICY GUISSY...WATCH OUT!!!