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Friday, May 31, 2013

MI THE CHAIRMAN'S VIDEO- PARODY BY YOMI BLACK

We came across this hilarious parody of MI's new video of the jam titled-Chairman. It got us in stitches that we just had to share it. It was recorded by the guys at VHS(Video Hit Show) where Yomi Black is the head honcho.

Check out the fun video and tell us what you think.




 Check out also the pictures of the crew behind the hilarious video. 


Tiannahstyling Wows in WOW! Magazine

 
YVONNE NELSON



WOW! Magazine Swim Issue is out and hot, hot, hot with sexy Ghanaian actress looking sizzling in the latest issue in swimwear by none other than Tiannahstyling.

But this is not all though, as swimwear by Tiannahstyling makes another appearance in another editorial titled “Colours” photographed by Temi Adebayo and styled by Adebayo Oke-Lawal.

“In the magazine we have over 30 Nigerian designers pieces featured and we used pieces by Tiannahstyling as she always has interesting pieces,” said Adebayo Oke-Lawal, the fashion editor of WOW! Magazine.

To conquer the beach and the poolside this summer in sizzling style, don’t forget to check out what Tiannahstyling has on offer.

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J-MARTINS WEDDING TO NNEZI IN BLAZING COLOURS (MM EXCLUSIVE) OVER 50 PICTURES

 
J MARTINS & NNEZI




We had already in an earlier post given you all that went down at J Martins wedding yesterday Thursday, May 30, 2013. This particular post is more dedicated to the photo speak, like you all already know pictures seem to say it louder. So by popular demand, we have compiled a few pictures of the event for your viewing pleasure. It was vintage J Martins doing oyoyo with his beautiful wife next to him.

We can bet the whole ceremony must have evoked some very fond memories for those already married, whilst those who are not, would have wanted to go marry super quick time. 


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CHECK OUT A LITTLE PREVIEW OF ONE OF TIWA SAVAGE'S NEW SONG- JUBADIE


 We experimented a bit with recording a video at the Tiwa Savage's album listening party. We have like a little preview of one of the songs titled Jubadie, specially dedicated to the women. 

It was Tiwa's own way of hailing & saying thanks to her female fans. It's like the 6th jam on the Once Upon a Time album set for the market in June of 2013. Check out the video and the song & leave a comment.

NDLEA VS BABA SUWE- ACE COMEDIAN LOSES ROUND 2

 
BABATUNDE OMIDINA AKA BABA SUWE

Ace comedian Babatunde Omidina aka Baba Suwe at the Court of Appeal in a case instituted against him by the Drugs Agency- NDLEA has lost the #25 Million Naira for damages judgement he had earlier obtained at the High Court.

In the ruling given today in Lagos at the higher court, the Court of Appeal overturned the ruling of the High court and by extension quashed also the #25 Million Naira damages the High Court had granted the comedian in the earlier ruling. 

If you all can readily recall, the comedian had been arrested about a year ago as he was about to board a flight abroad on the suspicions of carrying hard drugs on his person. After been detained for many days for to him to supposedly excrete the hard drugs nothing seemingly happened, till he was ordered to be released by the court and he was subsequently awarded #25 Million Naira in damages for unlawful detention. The NDLEA had immediately objected to the ruling and immediately instituted an appeal, the results of that objection is the judgement giving by the Court of Appeal today, in their favour. 

The comedian's lawyer, Mr. Bamidele Aturu has already stated that they would appeal the judgement or ruling. Now it's on to the Supreme Court for another round of arguments for & against. May the better prepared win.

DWAYNE WADE, MUHAMMAD ALI, DENZEL WASHINGTON, WYCLEF JEAN, ALICIA KEYS, OTHERS TO BE HONOURED AT BET AWARDS ‘13

 
ALICIA KEYS

MUHAMMED ALI

DENZEL WASHIGNTON

Lagos| Nigeria, 28 May 2013: R&B singer Miguel has been added to the line-up of mega-star performers who will bring the heat to the BET Awards ’13 stage on Sunday 30 June 2013, live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Miguel joins previously announced performers by platinum recording artist Chris Brown and R. Kelly.

BET Awards ’13, hosted by Chris Tucker, takes place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday 30 June 2013. The TV premiere of BET Awards ‘13 will take place on Tuesday 2 July at 20:00 CAT on BET’s international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 13 million households in 50+ countries.

Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade will be honoured with the BET Awards ‘13 Humanitarian Award for his commitment to excellence and dedication to community and worldly charitable causes.

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KAYODE FAYEMI SLAMS SEGUN ONI AGAIN

 
GOVERNOR KAYODE FAYEMI


SEGUN ONI


So finally the matter would be laid to rest now. The highest court in the country, The Supreme Court of Nigeria, has finally reiterated the victory of the sitting Governor, His Excellency Governor Kayode Fayemi of ACN. And by extension has declared no hanky-panky was involved. 

This Supreme Court case had been the fallout of the dispute over the conduct of the 2007 Governorship election in Ekiti State. Remember Segun Oni's PDP election victory had been nullified by the Court of Appeal in 2009 under the leadership of Justice Salami. Oni had gone to court to protest that there might have been a case of bias, because of alleged cordiality between the head of the Court of Appeal and the leadership of Fayemi's party- The ACN. His appeal was centered on the fact that Justice Ayo Salami should have excused himself from the case, because of his alleged friendship with the Jagaban, which could have been a reason for bias in his ruling then.

The Court of Appeal in 2012 had dismissed Oni's case, saying he should have raised his objections long before judgement was delivered. Now the Supreme Court this morning , Friday, May 31, 2013 has also ruled against Segun Oni and thereby giving Kayode Fayemi the victory. 

So now that the case has finally been rested, Governor Fayemi can now breathe a sigh of relief and hit the ground running to deliver to his people, the much needed dividend of democracy, no more case hanging over his head.  

CHECK OUT P-DIDDY'S HOT GF CASSIE AS SHE DOES ESQUIRE SPREAD





Now we know why P-Diddy is completely smitten and can seem to be making music no more. You can't have a hottie like Cassie and still have time for anything else. 

The model/singer from Conneticut just had a great photo-shoot for award winning Men's Magazine Esquire for their upcoming edition. Truth be told, Cassie looks searing hot! 

Better set of pictures than those terrible naked ones that got leaked sometime back, that saw her showing her goodies spreadeagled to the whole world. Leaving nothing to the imagination. 

Way to go girl. These pictures are great. 

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STYLE FACE-OFF- Sheer Copycat: American Reality TV Star Natalie Nunn in Elegante by Tiannahstyling vs. Nigeria’s Aisha Shaba

NATALIE NUNN
 
NATALIE NUNN
AISHA SHABA
Sheer is one of the hot trends of this season and American reality TV star Natalie Nunn in Elegante by Tiannahstyling and Nigerian actress Aisha Shaba in Pretty Mai by Gilbert just make you do a double take as they step out in almost identical black sheer lace numbers.

 
It was only on May 18, 2013, reality television star who first gained publicity as one of the housemates of Bad Girls Club, LA-based Natalie Nunn appeared on Tiannahstyling’s Creative Director Toyin Lawani’s Instagram feed modeling this sexy little black dress from the designer’s ‘Freedom’ collection.
 
Not long after, at Tiwa Savage's album listening on Sunday, May 26, 2013, it was Aisha Shaba’s turn to turn heads in a similar black dress that left little to the imagination.
 
Two sexy ladies, two sheer little black dresses, from LA to Lagos, who rocked it best?
 

WHEN #J MARTINS TOOK AS WIFE DIANE

 
DIANE


J MARTINS & NNEZI

Yesterday, Thursday, May 30, 2013 was the day chosen for the nuptial ceremony between one of Nigeria's top music act & also one of the best music producers around, in the person of #J Martins & Diane or better still to use her native name- Nnezi.

Venue of the whole ceremony from white wedding to reception was the Protea Hotel Oakwood, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. According to the gist available to us, to get pictures at the wedding was like a camel passing through the eye of the needle. 

It was a star-studded nuptial ceremony in all ramifications, with the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Theodore Orji as one of the many special guests and he came with a massive entourage, Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha, who was unavoidably absent, sent in a high powered delegation, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha was in the house, so also was the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyin, the MD/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc , Dr Alex Otti was also very present, so also was the MD OF Schlumberger WA. There were also many 'big boys & ladies' from the East, in particular was a lady who sprayed 3 bundles of 20 dollar notes on the couple to the admiration of all. 
Many of the celebrity friends of the groom were in attendance in great numbers. The likes of P Square's Peter & Paul, Uti Nwachukwu, one half of the Bracket Boys, his other half is said to be indisposed, Nigerian international Ikechukwu Uche, Phyno, Jude Okoye, AY, Yemi Casual, Cecil Hammond, Chico & Joy Ejiro, Tyna Ezenwa & many others. 


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Thursday, May 30, 2013

SEE FORMER CHILD STAR BENITA OKOJIE! NOW A GORGEOUS ADULT




We still remember with nostalgia the very cute girl of many years back singing and bringing delight to many hearts. Now a graduate and in her early 20's and matured. We caught up with her recently at the launch of Samsung's new phone. 

 Check her out above!!!

DOLCE & GABANNA DUO GOING TO JAIL OR NOT?




Not the best of times for the design duo of Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana. As we speak jail time is hanging on their heads and about 3 others around them. 

They have been accused of tax evasion and their prosecutor doesn't seem to give a hoot about who they are and what they represent, as he is going very hard asking for 2 and half years jail time for the duo and another board member & that's not all, he is also asking for another 2 years penalty for 2 others & 3 years for their accountant.

Except something major & good intercedes on their behalf, Jail for them is a done deal.

THE GREAT MAN LANRE NZERIBE & HIS HEART-BEAT MONALISA, PLUS THE REVEALATION BY EGOR EFIOK

MONALISA & LANRE


We love the fact that friends can stand in for friends in the face of it all. We must commend the writer for deeming it fit to stand for her friend(s) in the face of seeming attacks from trolls and other perceived enemies of progress. For that alone we must commend Egor Efiok. Not many friends like this exist anymore. 


We also love the attempt in cleaning up a 'supposed battered image' (Lanre Nzeribe). We particularly love the fact that Egor didn't attempt to say Uncle Lanre was never involved with the numerous names attached to him in times past as his love interest. Now that we have come to the understanding he is going to be the next Pope, let's all try to allow him live his life as he deem fit. Truth be told, the ever gorgeous Monalisa as a free citizen of this Nation has the right to make a choice on who she wants to love and who should love her in return. We her fans & public have no right(s) whatsoever to try and protect her, and that's because she's an adult who has her faculty right and therefore can make a freewill choice, without any outside influence. 

She's lived through one terrible relationship before (with the attendant emotional stress and physical battering), so she must know true love when she see it. So please, please and please let's allow sleeping dog lie oooooo. As fans, we should from now on begin to celebrate the 'very famous' love between the couple. For all you know, they might be our own Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton.

EGOR EFIOK'S WRITE-UP

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GO SUSAN! IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!






We can bet, you all can still remember that 50 Cent's classic, Go Shawty, it's your birthday. Today, Thursday, May 30, 2013 is Susan Peters, the thespian, entrepreneur & humanitarian's (UN Ambassador) birthday. She has added a year as she clocks 17 years old! Don't you all dare laugh, but that's how old she is. 

To mark the day, celebrity hangout, the Place on Admiralty way, Lekki-Phase 1, on the Island would be hosting her to a birthday shindig to bad!!! Expected at the party are the numerous friends, colleagues and family members of the thespian. And because Susan is known to be a Jolly good fellow, many are expecting a mother of all party, with very much to drink and plenty of gorgeous ladies aplenty. 

We at MM are happy to celebrate a friend of the house, who has a great heart (there are not many like that). So tonite is the night, as the Duchess, that's her nickname would be the hostess with the mostest at a Champagne Soiree for her. So if you wanna party with Nollywood Stars & other celebrities, you had better call Frank Okamigbo aka Papas or Susan now, double-quick time for your invite. 

As for us at MM, we promise to bring you the exciting pictures of the event. Praaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!Happy birthday dear!!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

OUT & ABOUT AT FRED AMATA'S 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

FRED AMATA
MOR OKONKWO
Fred Amata is unarguably one of the most respected thespians/directors in Nigeria. As a matter of fact the whole Amata family are well respected artists in one way or the other. Fred one of the best known amongst them clocked his jubilee year-50 recently and friends, family members and colleagues went all the way to celebrate him.

There were several parties organized to mark the birthday, but this particular one at the Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos was like the cream of it all. 

As part of the side attraction at the birthday shindig, a couple of the celebrant's colleagues staged a drama that included the birthday boy himself, showcasing his acting prowess to the admiration of all. Super talented Kate Henshaw was in her element interpreting her role like a genius that she is.

We were able to get a few pictures of those at the party for your viewing delight. Check them out!!! This guy does not look 50 ooooooo.

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.....OUR INCREDIBLE DAY STUNNER TODAY IS ...........THE GORGEOUS LILIAN BACH

LILIAN BACH

Actress and mega-entrepreneur, the incredibly gorgeous Polish-Nigerian Lilian Bach is the subject of our attention today. 

She seem to have gone on deliberate hibernation for a while now. At some point some had speculated that she had gotten married. A notion she never confirmed nor denied. If truly she had gotten married, it might just be the reason she seem to have gone very quiet. 

That reminds us, how come she has never opened her Lingerie store inside the Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Complex, Surulere, Lagos, despite the fact that the store was paid for or bought by her since. 

Anyways moving on and truth be told, Madam Lilian seems to be getting more and more beautiful & gorgeous by the day, especially in this picture at the birthday celebration of Fred Amata's 50th. We particularly love her outfit for the event, it showed off her figure to great effect, although we would have preferred another colour of shoes, but it's better safe than be sorry, so it's still very okay.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

ADE BAKARE COUTURE: "Master of Elegance". RETROSPECTIVE (1991-2012)



 
ADE BAKARE & EMMY COLLINS


The fashion house “Ade Bakare Couture” is celebrating 21 years in the industry this year 2013. As part of the celebrations, we will have an exhibition which is open to the public but also aimed at Secondary Schools in Lagos state with a view to educate the younger generation on focusing on their passion (fashion) and making a career out of it (Ade Bakare Couture London).
The objective is to identify talent and nurture it at an early age. We are staging the exhibition by 1st - 7th of June 2013.
As part of the celebration, there will be an opening Gala Night, with Her Excellency Mrs Abimbola Fashola as the special guest of honour. The event will take place at Terra Kulture Gallery on Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos. Supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Private party opening(invitation only) - Saturday, 1st of June
Open to the public -  2nd of June to 7th of June 2013, 9am to 9pm daily

Interested schools who wish to participate should contact Yemi Olowu on 08130881111 or email ade_bakare@hotmail.com

LONDON BASED DIDI CREATIONS NEW SS 2013 BAG COLLECTION






We were wowed last year when we came across this London based, incredibly talented lady known to most as Tina Ndidi Ugo. But better known as the head designer (creative director) behind the award winning label Didi Creations. Everyone who came to her exhibition stand at the 2012 edition of the AFWL just had to go away with something. 

She was even one of the only 2 exhibitors to show exclusively at the Nigerian House in the UK to select number of wives of Ambassadors & High Commissioners to the UK. 

The brand caters to the very fashion conscious male & female.  Creating unique pieces of clothing, bags, footwear and accessories. Most of the design inspirations are drawn from colours, glamour, vintage and retro styles, African arts and culture.

In this exclusive bag collection, the brand created unique pieces to suit different categories of females and their lifestyles. They include pieces for the Rock Chic, Corporate Chic, Retro Chic, Trendy Chic, Girlie and Beach Chic.

We just came across her SS 2013 look book and we just had to bring it to your attention.


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GHANAIAN BOMBSHELL YVONNE NELSON & NIGERIA'S OWN AZEEZAT COVERS HOUSE OF MALIQ JUNE 2013 EDITION




Check out the upcoming cover of the House of Maliq magazine set for June 2013. That's only a few more days away. 


Yvonne is obviously sexy and is enjoying massive attention now, especially with her been linked to every guy she's seen with nowadays. Azeezat on the other hand, seem to have gone on deliberate hibernation. The lady with the great voice has not been in our face like before for a while now. So we are glad to see her on the cover. 

Check out the photos. 

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WORLD PREMIERE: DAREY RELEASES SPANKING NEW SINGLE “SPECIAL FEVER”.


Lagos/Nigeria May 28, 2013 Still relishing the success of putting together the biggest concert of 2013; Love Like A Movie as well as the highly successful release of the music video to his monster track, “Asiko” featuring Jozi and Ice Prince, Africa’s king of R&B, Darey (@darey) is back with another international single to blow the minds of fans in and out of Nigeria.

The new single, Special Fever, was produced by internationally acclaimed producer, Harmony who is known to have produced international award winning hit songs for Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Maroon5, Mary J Blige among many others.

Special Fever, the unique R&B/Highlife track, describes the art of love as Darey pours out his heart to a young woman who he says gives him a special kind of fever.


This impressive new single shows Darey’s pedigree as a creator of good music and his professionalism which cements him as one of the contemporary Nigerian artistes recognized and respected globally.

There is no doubt Special Fever will take over the local and international airwaves soon.

Listen to Special Fever here: http://bit.ly/specialfever

To get the Special Fever MTN Ring Back tune, Text 019953, 019954 or 019955 to 4100.

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OLOROGUN O'TEGA EMERHOR'S LAVISH WEDDING CEREMONY FOR GORGEOUS DAUGHTER-UFUOMA ETHEL EMERHOR

 
UFUOMA & DAD- OLOROGUN O'TEGA EMERHOR


BRIDE'S CAR

HUSBAND & WIFE (TORITSEJU & UFUOMA)

 
NKIRU ANUMUDU


The very gorgeous daughter of the highly cerebral vice-Chairman/CEO of Standard Alliance Insurance, who is also a director of many other blue chip companies, Olorogun Oghenetega Emerhor, OON, in the person of Ufuoma Ethel Emerhor got married to her heartthrob of many years- Toritseju Peter Ashogbon at a very lavish occasion penultimate week. Traditional wedding was on Thursday, May 16, 2013. While the white wedding was 2 days after, on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

The Olorogun & his delectably stylish wife, Rita were the perfect host at the occasion of their daughter's nuptial. Venue of the traditional do, was the expansive compound of the palatial edifice of the Emerhors, located inside the Parkview Estate in Ikoyi, Lagos.

As expected at occasions or events of such magnitude, many of the prominent friends of both families were in attendance. Some of those we saw were the likes of the former MD of UBA Plc, Tony Elumelu, former Executive Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Olorogun Felix Ibru, CEO of Zinox Computers, Chief Leo Stan-Ekeh, Great Ogboru, Chief  Ayo Ajayi, Willie & Nkiru Anumudu, Dame Abimbola Fashola, the Deputy Governor of Lagos, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire and very many others. 

The Church wedding took place at the Guiding Light Assembly, ParkView, Ikoyi, where Pastor Wale Adefarasin, the General overseer joined the 2 lovebirds in holy wedlock in front of many. The reception was at the Ark, in Lekki, Lagos. 

Check out the pictures of the event. 


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THE CHAIRMAN- MI GETS A BENTLEY

 
MI


BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT


 He is the new chairman. That's MI. The good times seem to be rolling in anyhow from left, right and center and they all, mostly musician can't hide it even if they try to. One of Nigeria's most prolific & gifted rapper or should we say rhyme master has just taken delivery of his newly acquired Bentley. 

The model we do not know yet, the year also we have not been able to ascertain. If it were brand new, a 2013 Continental GT V8 starts from $175,500 to about $193,300, a Flying Spur starts from $184,200 to about $209,600, the Continental GT Convertible starts from $196,600 to about $216,400, while a Continental GT Speed goes for about $215,000, a continental SuperSports goes for about $291,900 and last but not the least, a 2013 Bentley Mulsanne goes for $291,000. 

So any which way, (IF) MI bought his Bentley new, he would have spent between $175,500 (#26,325,000 that's at 150 to a Dollar) and $291,900 (#44,985,000). That's either the whole of what he got signed on for by GLO or nearly a double of it. There is the speculation his endorsement deal was for between #15 & 25 Million.

Men this guys are doing well ooooo. Now that, Wizkid has now got an MTN endorsement, we might be seeing the first luxury yacht or first private jet by a Nigerian Musician ooooo. Truly the good times has really come ooooo. 

Kudos anyway guys, you really deserve it.