WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE OF KISS & TELL

 The event was the UK premiere of the movie by Emem Isong nicely titled-Kiss & Tell, the venue was Odeon Cinema at Greenwich, date was October 22, 2011 and in attendance were loads and loads of UK based Nigerian celebrities, who came to catch a glimpse of top Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot and the film producer Emem Isong. The very well packaged event was put together by UK's best media company-DJA MEDIA-ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTANTS.

IT'S NOW OFFICIAL. SO SAYS SARAH

GORGEOUS! SMART! SWEET! LOVELY! This are the few adjectives that describes Sarah Ofili-the soon to be Mrs Onunaku aka Mrs Killz, who was serenaded by her beau Ikechukwu Ugonna Onunaku-KILLZ on October 22, 2011 as she added a year. She got one of the best birthday presents so far on her birthday-a beautiful D.I.A.M.O.N.D ring. Like you all know, diamonds are supposedly the ladies best-friend. It was the opportunity for the rapper/entertainer to cement his love for his beau of many years and propose marriage, which the sweet boo sweetly & gladly accepted.

So we are all highly expectant as the couple would soon be picking a date for the nuptial.

And like this picture seems to suggest-It’s a done deal, so haters go******

GUESS WHO IS BACK IN TOWN?

We plan not to mention any name; we would only try to give as much sign as possible to describe who we are talking about. Firstly, she is as beautiful as they come, we can rightly describe her as gorgeously fantastic, she should either be in her late 20's or like some people have said in her early 30's.

Several months ago she relocated for a short-while to the UK, firstly to get away from prying and evil eyes, who like many said didn't mind their business. Secondly, she went away to go give birth to a much celebrated handsome baby boy.

It's been several months now, since she delivered the boy amidst much pomp, and it’s been several weeks now since she came back into the country with her bundle of joy, life has not been the same again for her, though she left with much promise of swagger on her return, she has returned with much more evidence of unbelievable swagger, not only has she been relocated to a more befitting abode to match up to her new status. Her new address is Nos ??? Bourdillon road, Ikoyi,a beautiful grey edifice.  We prefer not to give the real address for security reasons, but it’s not too far from a former Governor of the Centre of Excellence. At her beck and call are 2 of the best ''Wonders on Wheels'' that man has made-a black, 2012 edition of the Range Rover Sport SUV, some have described this car as the best SUV in the World and a Porsche Panamera 4, just for her to cruise around in whenever there is the need.

RANGE ROVER SPORT

PORSCHE PANAMERA

It's a simple case of you all can eat your heart out. No more,no less. Shikena!!!!

MTN LF&DW 2011-DAY 1-PHUNKAFRIQUE

This brand should be more celebrated than it is now, her clientele from what we hear is like a who is who amongst the very style savvy and many attest to the fact that she knows her onions. Funke Ogunde's beautiful collection at the LF & DW 2011 was very classy and sweetly feminine and she was well applauded.

WELCOME TO THE MTN LAGOS FASHION & DESIGN WEEK 2011-DAY 1-MANGO

The maiden edition of one of the best fashion weeks so far in the country began with a lot of pomp and the beautiful show was powered by communications giant MTN in collaboration with Style House Files and well supported by the British Council, Blackberry, Villa Medici & Lagos State Govt.
Truth be told, apart from the little snag that is common to most events in Nigeria-keeping to schedule, it was a very well packaged show, that was well attended and that showcased some extraordinarily talented set of people. Like we always reiterate Africa has got so many talents, what we need is the platform to showcase those talents.

The Mtn LF&DW 2011 was the fantastic platform to expose some of Nigeria's great but not too well-known talents, who were mentored prior to the events proper and who showcased their beautiful works at the exhibition throughout the 3 days event (October 26-29, 2011). It afforded many the opportunity to see and interact with those that might probably become the future of fashion & design in Nigeria.

There were also a proper fashion showcase at the same venue-Eko Convention Centre,Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The 1st day had Mango, Exclamations by Tomi Rotimi, Phunkafrique by Funke Ogunde & Koke on the Ramp and the 4 brand, all had a marvelous showcase.

MANGO

WHO LET THE MERMAID OUT

This is the new one from the House of Tonto Dike, the in your face actress has decided to add to the already growing body art-Tattoo on her beloved body. This time around she literally decorated a half of her back with the picture of a mermaid or was it just a picture of her face?

DA'PRINCE MOVES......................

We are so sure your minds are already on the overdrive. Has he finally left Mo'Hits record, maybe he has gone on to set up his own record label or something, moved where? The younger sibling of the President of Mo'Hits Records, has finally moved out of their Maryland abode-Mo'Hits Mansion to his own place, the new address is somewhere at Lekki Phase 1, not too far from Don Jazzy & D banj, who had moved also to the Island a couple of months ago.

The new house is a 6 Bedroom duplex befitting an upwardly mobile, eligible bachelor like Da'Prince-aka Omoba. The Mo'hits members, except for Wande Coal have all moved out of the Maryland mansion, while Jazzy & D'banj still lives together but now at Lekki, Dr. Sid the dentist turned musician moved to his own place at the 1004 Estates.

ECHOES OF AFWL 2011,OUT AND ABOUT PART 2

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It was an exciting time for many of us that were at the maiden edition of the Africa Fashion Week London, the guests came from all over Africa and even beyond, and the general consensus at the end of it all was that the 2 days show was a great success in all ramifications. Many of us are already looking forward to a bigger, better planned and a more elaborate 2nd edition.

MISS LONDON RISSIKAT BADE & FRIEND

COUNTDOWN TO 2011 SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS. NOMINATIONS LIST OUT

This year's edition of the very popular award is set for November 17, 2011 in Atlanta and it is the 40th year anniversary of the Soul Train Brand, while the awards is in its 24^Th edition, started since 1987 and has held annually since then, except in 2008.  The awards would be hosted by top comedian-Cedric the Entertainer. The highest nomination for 2011 is by bad boy turn good guy Chris Brown with 5 nods in all; CB has totally overwhelmed and swept everyone off their feet this year. He is followed closely by Kanye West & Beyonce who both have 4 nominations each. Kelly Rowland, Adele & Miguel both got 3 nods each, while Rihanna got 2 nods.

KING CB

BEYONCE

KELLY ROWLAND

KANYE WEST

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPERMODEL 2011- SEASON 5 THE FINAL SELECTION

Nigeria is getting ready for another model's slam-dunk and this time around its the Nigeria's Next Supermodel Competition 2011, which has become bigger, better and more competitive in recent years. This year’s edition is the 5^Th in the series and already many top brands are scrambling to support or to be identified with it, some of the A-Class companies are Vlisco-the top fabrics company, First Group Dubai-reputed to be one of the biggest property company in the world, the world famous Swarovski Austria,Arizona Group,Virgin Atlantic,Dark & Lovely, Bank of Industry,L'Oreal Paris just to mention a few.

In preparation for the grand-finale of the competition, which is coming up sometime before the year's end, a final selection of the models took place at Get Arena, Lekki on the Island very recently, many would be models were in attendance, hoping to be one of the few that would go on to compete at the grand finale, at the end of it all, many were called and only very few were chosen, as we speak though the grand-finale is still many weeks away, some of those lucky to have been selected are already in South Africa strutting their stuffs at the African Fashion Week 2011.

KEVIN LUCIANO RECUPERATING FROM TERRIBLE ACCIDENT

Thank the good Lord for his mercies concerning the life of man about town and the CEO of QuestionMark Records Kelvin Luciano Gabriel, the businessman, who used to be a partner with Gbenga Sokefun at the above named records company escaped with his life in the aftermath of a terrible accident in Abuja which occurred on September 30,2011.

THE ACCIDENTED CAR MORNING OF OCTOBER 1 IN ABUJA

OCTOBER 6,2011 AT MILPARK HOSPITAL

JIMMY JATT'S BLUE HAWAII BIRTHDAY PARTY

The venue was Ibeshe, at one of the many beach houses in that part of Lagos, and let's not lie, the place is as beautiful as they come, very well laid out, beautiful poolside bar, all the works.

JIMMY JATT

The gathering also was great, many of the young turks were in attendance, either it was for the party itself or they came on their own own we couldn't really ascertain but we saw Eyo Effiong, Marshall, Seun Oshiyemi,Gafar, Femi Akinrutan,Femi Fowora,Liz Garvey,Kolawole Rogbinyin and many others.

Nigerian playwright, Zainab Jallo wins African Playwriting Prize

'Onions Make Us Cry' a play from Nigeria to be presented in London's National Theatre.

Zainab Jallo, a poet and playwright from Nigeria has won the West African zonal prize of the Arterial Network maiden continental Playwriting Competition.

Jallo’s play, Onions Make Us Cry, and five others from other zones (Northern Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa and Western Africa) came top in the zonal finals.  

As a means to encourage innovation and excellence within the African creative sector, as well as creating platforms to project African artists and their work into the regional and global markets, the organisers of the competition - Arterial Network decided to engage in continental competitions in various disciplines. The first of these was a playwriting competition organised in association with Teatr Nowy in Poland, the National Arts Festival and the Artscape Theatre Centre in South Africa and the National Theatre Studio in London. More than 300 submissions were received, and after a lengthy selection process, six writers have been selected as regional winners of this inaugural competition.

The six winners will participate in a weeklong dramaturgical workshop at the National Theatre Studio from 21-25 November, and will be introduced – and have their work introduced – to leading players in the British theatre industry. Besides Zainabu's Onions Make Us Cry other winners were Driss Ksikes, MoroccoOedipades, (North Africa);Ba’bila Mutia, Cameroon, The Road to Goma (Central Africa); Oduor Jagero/Ken Odour Anthony, Kenya Makemendes Vies for President (East Africa); Megan Furniss, South Africa, The Tent and Tawanda Mutero Kanengoni, Zimbabwe Silent Words (Southern Africa).

I KNOW HIM(DEMOLA SERIKI) NOT-SAYS MOYO LAWAL

That's the gist or would we say the reply we got from delectable budding actress Moyo Lawal, when we asked her about her supposed relationship with top Lagos politician and former Minister of State for Interior and Defence-the Otun Are of Lagos-Chief Demola Seriki.

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR STRUCK BY STROKE

The family members of this famous veteran actor are in a pensive mood right now, the cause of their fear is not far-fetched, it’s the health condition of the thespian, who is known to be very good at role interpretation. 3 days ago, the actor was struck suddenly by stroke and he had to be rushed to the hospital for medical care and close observation. Though he is said to be recuperating, the family and very few friends in the know, are praying for a quick and full recovery.

The much loved actor has been in the business for more than 30 years now, and he hails from the South-south part of Nigeria, he is married with 4 kids.

We join the family in praying for a quick recovery for the actor/singer.

MBGN 2011-SLYVIA NDUKA'S 21ST BIRTHDAY DINNER

SLYVIA IN AN OUTFIT BY ZIZI CARDOW

CUTTING ONE OF HER SEVERAL CAKES

The reigning Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011-Miss Slyvia Nduka, on Friday, October 14,2011 added a year, when she clocked 21.

ANYA

ANITA ISEGHOHI-THE CARING QUEEN

Some are not just beautiful physically; their gorgeousness is also from deep within. At least that much we have come to experience, as it concerns former beauty queen Anita Iseghohi-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2004. We met her by chance recently at the Motherless Babies Home, Lions Village, Lekki. Where her store-The Baby Store, located at The Chase Mall, Adetokunbo Ademola, had come to donate several baby things to the Foster home, and from what we were able to gather, it's not a one off donation from the beauty queen, but rather a recurring one on her part.

FORMER TOP MODEL ISHIOMA ONYEBO ROCKS A BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY PRESENT

Guess what the beautiful present was??????. It is a very cute, blood red, 2 door convertible BMW Z4 car, with a tan leather roof. We are sure some people are already on over-drive, trying to find out who must have presented her with the very sexy car, you don't have to think too far or too much. The top model who is signed on to Fusion Model Agency in Cape Town, who at a point represented Nigeria at the Face of Africa competition in 2006 in South Africa, gave herself the car. Why you all might be asking, it was her own way of pampering herself and saying thank God for clocking another year. And that's not all, she also cruises around town, in a Silver colored, Range Rover Sports SUV.

MISS GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL SHOW 2011, JAMAICA

TUNDE MOSHOOD, MISS GLOBAL NIGERIA & FAITH IRABOR

The recently crowned Miss Global Nigeria 2011 Ilechukwu Ifunaya Judith has been on a rollercoaster, since she was crowned as the queen. She recently left the country for Jamaica, where she represented the country very well, at the International edition of the pageant-Miss Global International.  Apart from participating and doing very well, it was also a good networking experience for the Nigerian queen, as she interacted with other queens from other parts of the world and many other top dignitaries.