MODELS ALERT!!! CASTING CALL FOR CURVY MODELS

Fashion Brand, ‘Ma’Bello Clothier’ Casting Call For All Curvy UK Size 8-22 Models.

Ma’Bello Clothier (MB) is a fashion brand that has special expertise in designing, fitting and styling the latest fashions to flatter the curvy woman. The brand features stylish, figure enhancing dresses and other clothing accessories.

In preparation for MB’s official launch this December 2012 in Lagos, the brand is holding a formal casting for all interested models.
Are you a curvy UK size 8-22? Then apply now!!!

Apply by sending the following details: Name, One Full-Length Photograph And Contact Details which should include: Phone Numbers (s) and Email address to: pr.uno@onobello.com

Details to model casting are:
Date: This Friday, 23rd November 2012.
Venue: Beth Model Management, 71 Raymond Njoku Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Time: 12 Noon prompt.

PHOTO OF THE DAY- AY RIDES MARWA IN NY

Comedian Ayo Makun aka AY, must have had the fun of his life judging by his happiness in this photo. AY and his wife we think, were in NYC and took this picture.  He was having mad fun riding this version of Keke Napep or Keke Marwa on the street of New York. 

Check it out.

DR.WALE BABALAKIN'S DILEMMA

First the Federal Government tore his Bi-Coutney Consortium contracts to shreds. The company had been awarded the concession of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway since 2009. That's about 4 years ago, but apparently since nothing whatsoever had been done prior to the termination of the concession, the Federal Government had to move in for the good of all. 

Now after that unfinished business, with both sides threatening to meet in court to iron out issues etc. Same concession was immediately awarded to Julius Berger and R.C. C. Nigeria Limited, who are to commence work immediately. While the dusts on that contract imbroglio is yet to settle, Dr. Wale Babalakin, is having to fight another battle on another front. This time around, with the EFCC(Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) over a 2 Billion loot said to belong to the now disgraced ex-Governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori.

Though, the lawyer and very influential businessman is said to have declared his innocence, we hear that the EFCC might be arranging to file charges against him, since they suspect that the said money was supposedly laundered through one of his companies. 

While some are of the feeling that the allegations should be investigated very well and the necessary things to be done. Some are of the feeling that Dr. Wale Babalakin might have fallen out with some people and this might be the reason(s) he is facing his present dilemma.  

DR WALE BABALAKIN

MORE NIGERIAN'S HIT THE SUPER RICH WORLD'S LIST

Who ever says we are not affecting the world positively as Nigerians had better have a rethink. Either we accept the fact or not, there is a Nigerian excelling at the top of something major either good or bad. We cannot be the most populous Black Nation on earth for nothing. 

According to Forbes Africa's Rich List, there are 11 super duper rich Nigerians, occupying strong positions. Alhaji Aliko Dangote again, remains the Numero Uno or the capo di tutti capi, which translates to mean the ''master boss or boss of all bosses'' with a net worth of $12 Billion, a $2 Billion leap from the $10.1 billion he had before. In Africa, South Africa leads with the highest number of people on the list with 12, while Nigeria has 11, Egypt has 8 and Morocco has 5. 

The Nigerians on the list are as follows-

1.Aliko Dangote- $12 Billion- 1st on the overall list- Dangote Group/other investments
2.Otunba Michael Adenuga- $4.6 Billion -5th on the list- Globacom & other investments
3.Jim Ovia- $825 Million-19th on the list- ZenithBank, Visafone etc
4.AbdulSamad Rabiu- $675 Million- 21st on the list- BUA Group
5.Folorunsho Alakija- $600 Million- 24th on the list-Famfa Oil
6.Theophilus Danjuma- $600 Million- Joint 24th with Folorunsho Alakija. former defense Minister
7.Obafoluke Otudeko- $575 Million- Honeywell Group & others
8.Mohammed Indimi- $550 Million- Oil investment, Babangida's in law
9.O.B Lulu Briggs- $500 Million- 31st on the list- Moni Pulo investment Limited
10.Sani Bello- $425 Million- 37th on the list, former Governor and Ambassador
11.Hakeem Bello-Osagie-$400 Million- 40th on the list, former UBA Chairman, Etisalat & others.

ALIKO DANGOTE

MIKE ADENUGA

JIM OVIA

ABDULSAMAD RABIU

FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA

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DJIMON & KIMORA LEE HITS SPLITSVILLE

Finally after many denials that they weren't splitting and that theirs was a rock solid union, the couple have both confirmed that they are no more together. They even went on further to say that, they weren't legally married before. 

Hear Kimora- There have been quite a few hurtful rumors circulating. The truth is Djimon+I have been separated for some time. We have remained happy, loving, co-parenting friends+family. We all have much to be thankful for. #HappyThanksgiving. That was the message on her twitter handle as at yesterday. 

And coming from Djimon's reps- "Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have officially separated after 5½ years.  Though never married, they have one child together, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, who is 3½ years old."

So it was all a bit of sham from the beginning? Though truth be told, they kinda use to look very cute together.  Djimon 48, the Beninese-American, a former model, turn very successful actor met Kimora Lee Simmons in 2009, they had a marriage ceremony kind of in Benin, where Djimon is from, because her divorce proceedings from her ex-husband had not been finalised then.

PRESIDENT JONATHAN LOSES BROTHER ON BIRTHDAY

A brother of the President of Nigeria-Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikwe Jonathan  is said to have passed on this morning Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Mr Nemi Jonathan, reportedly gave up the ghost in the President's home state on his brother, the President's 55th birthday. 

The President is presently in Turkey, where he his attending a session of the D-8(the Developing 8 countries).

We say happy birthday to the President, while also commiserating with him and his family on their loss.

DR BELLO SET TO PREMIERE IN NEW YORK & LONDON

Dates are Friday, November 23 & 30, 2012.  Venues are African Diaspora International Film Festival 2012, Peter Jay Sharp Thalia Theater at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, 95th Street, New York 10025-6900, USA. While in the UK, it is at the Odeon Cinema, Bugsby Way, Greenwich, SE 10. It is the premiere of one of the biggest and most star studded Nollywood/Hollywood movie so far. It stars the following Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Vivica A. Fox, Rachel Oniga, Isaiah Washington, Femi Brainard & Jimmy Jean-Louis. 

Film Synopsis

Brilliant Cancer specialist Dr. Michael Durant is emotionally troubled, wrestling with the traumatic loss of his 10 year old daughter from Cancer. Immersing himself in his work in the hospital, away from his wife who blames him for their child’s death, he forms an unlikely bond with a sick, loving, but rambunctious seven year old boy Sam, the son of a rich Jewish couple who are major contributors to the Hospital’s Cancer Research Fund.

Unfortunately, Sam’s health deteriorates drastically, and soon, he slips into a coma, with only a few days to live. Dr. Durant becomes desperate, willing to risk anything to save the child’s life. A surreptitious Nigerian Nurse convinces him to seek the help of Dr. Bello, an uncertified Nigerian Doctor, known in the Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker. Dr. Bello, an introvert with a controversial past, secretly visits the child at night and administers a strange African potion, replete with incantations and by the next morning, miraculously, the child begins to recover, the Cancer speeding into remission.

The Hospital Medical Board immediately orders an investigation and soon the secret is revealed and Dr. Durant is suspended. Dr. Bello is arrested and charged with medical malpractice. Dr. Durant soon falls into depression after his wife leaves him. Meanwhile, Dr. Bello has fallen critically ill in jail and can only be saved by the ingestion of the same potion that can only be found in the mysterious “Garden of Life,” nestled on the peak of Nigeria’s sky mountains.

In the US, event starts at 7:30pm prompt, while in the UK

Red Carpet starts- 9PM

Screening starts- 10:30PM

It's a Tony Abulu Production.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI

VIVICA A. FOX

STEPHANIE OKEREKE

UPDATE ON TOYIN HAMZAT'S DEATH

The dastardly way this former LGA Chairman & later Special adviser to Governors- Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Babatunde Fashola was assassinated is still sending shock waves to everyone's bone marrow. What could he have done, to warrant such. What kind of business could he have been involved with, that would now make someone to give a verdict of death is still one of the questions on the mind of people that many are waiting with bated breath to get answers to.

According to reports, the deceased was on his way from Sagamu Town Club to his country home also in Sagamu, when his car was crossed by a taxi and some unknown men got down and shot him to death point blank, his assassins were said to have left without taking anything. In the car with him at the time of sad occurrence, was his nephew.

In the aftermath of his death, about 5 people are said to have been arrested. He was apparently shot in front of his female friend's house, who is married. So those arrested so far, are the female friend & her husband who is said to be the chairman of a vigilante group, and 3 taxi drivers. The 5 are already assisting the police in Ogun state with their investigations. One other person said to have been arrested is the man alleged to have pulled the trigger and shot the man on the head. He was said to have survived many other attempts on his life, prior to this one that eventually took his life.

Alhaji Oluwatoyin Hamzat, described by the Governor of Lagos as a man of peace, has since been buried according to Islamic rites, May his soul rest in peace.

LATE TOYIN HAMZAT

TOKE MAKINWA'S SWELL BIRTHDAY PARTY

TOKE & YVONNE NWOSU

Delicious looking Toke Makinwa, who is an OAP with Rhythm FM 93.7 gathered friends together a few weeks ago to celebrate her adding another year. The gorgeous lady just hit 28 years old, and thought to celebrate. Date of party was November 3, 2012, venue was Bacchus Nite Club, on Awolowo road, SW Ikoyi, Lagos. From the pictures its quite obvious all who came had a swell time. Some of those at the party were Davido, Jacinta Powell, Yvonne Nwosu, Yosola Kuku, Eku Edewor (not seen her anywhere for a minute), Maje Ayida, Toju Foyeh, Louise Priddy, Emmy Collins, Banky W, Kunbi Oyelese, Toolz Oniru, Isoken Ogiemwonyi, Ik, Toni Tones, Tracy Nwapa, Wonuola Okoye, Tola Odunsi, Juwon Ogundipe, Segun Demuren, Funke Adeyemi, Karen Young, Damilola Adegbite, Dr. SID, Modele Idiahi  and many others.

Happy belated birthday to her we say. Her gold birthday dress was designed by Kunbi Oyelese of April by Kunbi
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TOYIN HAMZAT SHOT DEAD

Former Ikeja LGA chairman, Mr, Toyin Hamzat, who was also a former special adviser to the Governor on Health, was shot dead last night in Sagamu, Ogun state by unknown gunmen. Time of the untimely death was said to have been around 9PM. 

May his soul rest in peace.

SAEON ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE- JARA

 After much success with her first single "LIE" featuring FLOWSSICK,
SAEON is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single
"JARA." The new single, "JARA" will be available everywhere on the
17th of November, 2012.

"JARA" is an AfroPop track, which industry mates refer to as a breath
of fresh air as SAEON comes off with a style new to the industry. The
single was written & composed by SAEON and produced by TinTin.


DOWNLOAD LINK:: http://hu.lk/4nvbwstgqhq8

UNVEIL CONSOLIDATES, MOVES ALL BUSINESS TO HEADQUARTERS

In a move to take her business to the very next level, the CEO of  UNVEIL, Bunmi Oyeniyi has decided to have all her business in one spot, inside one building. So the studio and ring store is moving from Unity road in Ikeja to Omole Phase 2. 

BUNMI OYENIYI

The Unveil brand consists of the following- The Unveil Institute (TUI), located at Omole Phase II, Ikeja on the mainland & it is a one of its kind vocational school, that teaches on all aspects on Beauty & Make-up, the accredited school, even has boarding facilities. The main aim behind the school, is to produce well-trained people in the beauty and make-up industry, that can own their own businesses and by extension employ labour. 

There is the Unveil Bridal Services, that runs the make-up studios, where bridal make-up services and other types of make-up services are done, either indoor or outdoor.

There is also the Unveil Make-Up Product company, known to most as the Unveil MUP, with its own range of lip-glosses, mascaras, foundations, powders, make-brushes etc, then there is the Unveil wedding ring company, which sells wedding & engagement rings in 18 carat Gold & Sterling silver 925.

All these businesses are now to be consolidated at one spot, Plot 775A, Old Olowora Road ,
Off Atere Junction, (Inside Otedola Estate), Omole Phase 2, Lagos. 

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD 2012 RED CARPET

The out & about at the American Music Award 2012,  which took place last night and that was dominated by Justin Bieber who won 3 awards. Check out Nicki Minaj and other stars looking mad hot!

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2012- FULL WINNERS

Artist of the year- Justin Bieber
New Artist of the year- Carly Ray Jepsen
Pop/rock female artist- Katy Perry
Pop/rock male artist- Justin Bieber
Pop/rock band/ duo or group- Maroon 5
Pop/rock album- Justin Bieber, Believe
Country female star- Taylor Swift
Country male star- Luke Bryan
Country band, duo or group- Lady Antebellum
Country album- Carrie Underwood, Blown away
Rap/hip-hop artist- Nicki Minaj
Rap/hip-hop album- Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday: Roman reloaded
Soul/R&B female artist- Beyonce
Soul/R&B male artist- Usher
Soul/R&B Album- Rihanna, Talk that talk
Alternative Rock artist- Linkin Park
Adult contemporary artist-Adele
Latin Artist- Shakira
Contemporary Inspirational artist- tobyMac

Electronic dance music artist- David Guetta

NICKI MINAJ

JORDIN SPARKS

JORDIN SPARKS & JASON DERULO

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Artist of the year: Justin Bieber

New artist of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen

Pop/rock female artist: Katy Perry

Pop/rock male artist: Justin Bieber

Pop/rock band, duo or group: Maroon 5

Pop/rock album: Justin Bieber, Believe

Country female artist: Taylor Swift

Country male artist: Luke Bryan

Country band, duo or group: Lady Antebellum

Country album: Carrie Underwood, Blown Away

Rap/hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj

Rap/hip-hop album: Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Soul/R&B female artist: Beyonce

Soul/R&B male artist: Usher

Soul/R&B album: Rihanna, Talk That Talk

Alternative rock artist: Linkin Park

Adult contemporary artist: Adele

Latin artist: Shakira

Contemporary inspirational artist: tobyMac

Electronic dance music artist: David Guetta

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DARK AND LOVELY PRESENTS NNSM 2012 FIFI EJINDU PARTNERS. Countdown begins

 Top international brand, L'Oreal Paris are the principal partners, sponsoring this year's edition of the annual model search competition, Nigeria's Next SuperModel 2012 (NNSM 2012). L'oreal Paris internationally acclaimed hair brand DARK & LOVELY is the main focus. And from the little we have been able to gather, they are leaving no stone unturned to make this year's event the most memorable and the best one so far. 2 Cars and several other great gifts are up for grab.

 In the past few weeks, about 24 gorgeous girls chosen after what the organisers refer to as  a very rigorous search, have been in camp. About 3 of the participants are from outside Nigeria. One from Canada, another from the UK and another from another part of Europe. The camp has been wrapped in gaiety the past few days, as the girls have been having the fun of their lives. The camp itself is located somewhere on the island, a beautiful edifice with all the trappings, where the models are being taught all the rudiments of high fashion modeling (catwalk/fashion modeling), how to keep and stay fit through regular exercises and eating well etc.

The models are visited daily by mentors who coach them and advise them on many things.

We hear that supports for the famous model search that discovered the likes of the 1st ever winner Eunice Eyo, the Best Model of the World-Olubunmi Ademokoya, Aisha Bello,  Claudia Adelu & the last winner- Imade Ogbewi  has been unprecedented. One of those giving massive support is Multi-millionaire architect Fifi Ejindu, through her company StarCrest, we hear she would be  gracing the occasion with some of her friends, also a few Consular-Generals of embassies in the country and many other high-powered guests are also expected to attend. Other brands giving massive support are Bouygues Construction, Studio 24 with headquarters in Abuja, OpenHands Ltd and others,  while world famous Fashion TV would be covering the show. 

FIFI EJINDU

Date of event is Saturday, November 24, 2012. Venue is the Terrace Sky Garden of the Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time is from 4PM. Many gifts awaits those invited from the many sponsors, partnering the event organisers. It promises to be a superlative event.

Have you gotten your tickets or invites yet? You had better do.

OUT AND ABOUT AT THE MTN LFW 2012. PART 2

We were not at the whole showcase at the MTN Lagos Fashion Week 2012, which was about a few weeks ago at the expansive hall of the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. We only attended just 2 days of the show, the first day of the runway show, which we think was the 2nd day of the exhibition and then we were at the finale on the last day. 

Like usual at such many days event like this one, the last day was packed out, all of those that didn't come prior to that day were in attendance, many dressed to the teeth. We always love events like this as it usually brings out the best and the worst in Nigerians, many making the conscious effort to ''out-dress or outdo'' the others. Former Miss Nigeria, Ene Maya Lawani, was looking as stunning as ever, we saw Confidence Haugen, remember the Ghanaian female housemate at the last Big Brother Africa, mad hot actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was in the house look glorious, Nkiru Anumudu was also in the house, looking cool as ever, so also was Dr. Vivian Oputa as were many others.

Check out the out & about pictures of the last day. Enjoy!

EX-MISS NIGERIA ENE MAYA-LAWANI

ANU AMUSAN

LINDA SODEINDE

ICONIC INVANITY BOSS & OMOTOLA

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