TOOLZ ONIRU & MAI ATAFO DAZZLES ON THE DOUBLE COVER OF Y!NAIJA

It has been an amazing 2013, for the cover personalities on the new cover of Y!Naija. That's talking about the heavenly shaped Toolz 'the body' Oniru and the only fashion stylist we know from Nigeria and by extension Africa, in the person of Ohimai Atafo, who is the Creative egg-head behind MAI. 


Kudos to the guys at Y! Naija for this bumper edition. We particularly love the captions for the different covers, for Ohimai Atafo, it is MAI OF STEEL, channeling that incredible and much loved Super Hero, known to all as Superman; For the shapely Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru, it has been an incredible year, which made the caption for her cover- The year of TOOLZ- very succinct. 

This is issue 14 of the award winning magazine for the young at heart, all through the year the publishers of the magazine have kept their readers glued to the several editions and always eagerly waiting for the new edition. 

Check out the release from them- Toolz, like never before! Y! Magazine issues double cover to end the
year; Tolu Oniru, Mai Atafo take the lead

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The Reward of Success

RENI FOLAWIYO GETTING SET TO OPEN THE 5-STAR ALARA CONCEPT STORE

TUNDE & RENI FOLAWIYO

ARTIST'S IMPRESSION OF ALARA CONCEPT STORE

All things been equal another top class and we mean of the highest class lifestyle store is nearly getting ready to join the few that already exists in Lagos. We already have FUSION Lifestyle Store owned by Olukorede Roberts on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. Not too far from it is Azuh Francis Chukka's own store called PHENOMENON, recently joining these stores on Awolowo road, is Yemi Ishola's own FORMULAR, which is just a stone throw away from Ojukwu Onwuzulike's WARDROBES. 

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CAN YOUR MAN LEAVE YOU STRANDED AT THE REGISTRY 6 GOOD TIMES?

The above question is the million dollar question we would love many ladies to give at least an answer to. Can a man (your lover, boyfriend, man friend etc) whomsoever he is leave you stranded at the wedding registry, not once, not twice, not thrice...but, 4, 5, 6 freaking times. 

What kind of a man would do that to someone you have professed to love above all others especially more than the whole world. Imagine the preparations that must have gone towards the day, imagine the shock of getting to the venue or better put registry and it came to your turn and your name was getting called repeatedly. Imagine the shock that would be on the face of the witnesses that must have gone to the registry with you, just imagine how shocked the parents would be if out of joy they had thought to go witness their child getting hooked, the  sheer embarrassment of it all. 

Let's give you a clearer perspective to ponder on. Imagine you have dated your so called heartthrob all of 10 plus years. Main reason you have stayed that long must be because you have an end in sight, thinking that at the end of it all, he would make a good woman out of you, you have over the years gladly accepted abuses and all sorts of insults. The other reason could be that having gone through ten plus years together and having seen it all, what more storm can we not weather together. It surely must have been love, even if it wasn't at the beginning. 

The sheer madness of it all to crown the insult well well, he now does not appear at the registry, 6 different times. Even after you had had the so called introduction.  What could this lady have done to you to warrant such humiliation?

If it were you, what would you have done? Remember this truly happened. 

AFRICA MAGIC CELEBRATES A DECADE FUN & ANNOUNCES AMVCA'S 2014 NOMINEES

JOCELYN DUMAS

MICHELLE DEDE

UCHE JOMBO RODRGUEZ

One of the most watched channels on DSTV bouquet, Africa Magic clocked a decade old about 2 weeks ago and to celebrate the milestone they had a glorious celebration, at the Landmark Event Center, Lekki extension, Victoria Island, Lagos. 

It was a beautiful night and a double-pronged event that was aired live. First was the 10th anniversary dinner and entertainment & then the announcement of the nominees in the different categories for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 (AMVCA 2014). As usual and as expected at occasions like this, many guests from all over came to celebrate with the brand, most especially those in the movie & entertainment industry on a Thursday which is a work day all dressed to the nines. 

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WHAT'S UP WITH BIMBO OKOYA-UREY'S MARRIAGE?

BIMBO OKOYA-UREY

Bimbo is one of the most cerebral daughters of Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya. In fact she's the man's first daughter. The gorgeous lady is the CEO at one of her dad's group of companies, AOMS Marketing Solutions. 

A couple of years ago, she and her handsome Liberian husband had tied the knot at what was then one of the weddings of the year. There was so much fanfare at the nuptial, that it was obvious that no expense was spared. Like most of the Okoya's event, the ceremony was at the very expansive Oluwanishola Estate, along the Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos. 

The sweet natured lady who abhors the limelight or publicity like a plague we hear has not found her journey in marriage as fantastic as she had thought it would be. We hear that the love relationship might have broken down irretrievably, instead of it to be a for better, for worse, for richer or poorer journey, the marriage is said to have supposedly hit the rocks and husband and wife have apparently decided to go their separate ways. 

According to the unconfirmed report since the center could not hold together again like it should, why pretend at making it work. 

A very said one indeed.

AIGBOJE AIG-IMOKHUEDE'S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR (NOT LESS THAN N500 MILLION) SEND OFF PARTY

MARIAH CAREY

GEORGE W. BUSH

AIGBOJE AIG-IMOKHUEDE

DOM PERIGNON ROSE

It was a glorious send off for the outgoing Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC very recently. The bank management in showing how good their outgoing MD was to them didn't spare any expense whatsoever to send off their MD of many years in the person of the bespectacled Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede at a party that held at the expansive Eko Hotel main hall very recently. 


Many have come out to voice the fact that it  must have been an opportunity for money to be laundered by those that organized the one of a kind shindig for the man that brought so much joy and profit to a bank that many years ago, was not even near the the list of the top 10 banks in Nigeria, but now as the man is leaving the bank that has become one of the top 5 banks in the country in terms of any yardsticks (asset base, profitability, branch network etc) you might want to use to grade the best banks in the country. 

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ANOTHER SEXTAPE FROM THAT WELL KNOWN VIDEO DIRECTOR

She's very well known in the industry and is seemingly doing very well for herself in just a short while that's she 's gotten into the game. Her name literally translates as ''carry me''. According to unconfirmed reports about this lady from a very good home, whose momma is highly influential, she's an ''unrepentant bi-curious lady''. She loves to play her game on both sides of the divide and doesn't give a hoot what anyone thinks.  

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DEWUNMI OGUNSANYA OPENS 4 BILLION RATED DREAM HOME, DAZZLES FOLLOW SUPER RICH

What's so special about the house that demands been written about, especially with so many other super homes dotting the landscape? So many things, at least for now this is the ''king of all the super homes'' in Lagos & also when big people do big things, it's what celebrating. First of all, you all must understand that Dewunmi Ogunsanya, the Chairman of MultiChoice Nigeria is ''a Billionaire'', you either believe that or not and secondly, not all the super rich are very stylish or would go all the way when it comes to their homes.. 

So for someone of that caliber, you should know that when they want to do something, be it building their homes or buying their cars they go all the way & to any length to do it. According to those that had the priviledge to be a part of the house opening and that have seen this wonder of a house, located not too far from his old house in Ikoyi, near Queens Drive, it is tagged as Dewunmi's retirement home.  They also say there's no house near it or like it in Lagos as at yet, that is baring none. Whether it be Sayyu Dantata's wonder house, Mike Adenuga's new palatial edifice or even Subomi Balogun's  palace like home in Ikoyi, or even Femi Otedola Italian style wonder house etc. 

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SOLO PHONES LAUNCHED IN NIGERIA

 

S350

S450

S450

S450

Say Hello to free music for life
Say Hello to over 20 million local and international songs
Say Hello to Nigeria's 1st digital movie rental services 
Say Hello to SOLO

The newest and most revolutionary new device now known to most as SOLO, was launched in Lagos to a very loud applause at the the tail end of last month, that is Friday, November 22, 2013 to be more precise.
SOLO is a revolutionary new device manufacturing and end-to-end digital content company committed to offering emerging market consumers both affordable, elegant smartphones and the best of local and international content. That is not all, they also offer users all the great features they have become accustomed to from using an android smartphone. Each SOLO device offers users FREE unlimited access to over 20 million local and international songs straight out of the box, via the in built SOLO music platform. 

The first 2 models launched by the company are, the SOLO S350 & S450. These are Google(GMS) certified dual-SIM Android smartphones.

SOLO S350 ANDROID SMARTPHONES
For a smartphone that is packed full with extraordinary features and that is expected to retail for less than N20,000, it is sure more than a bargain. 

It is an Android Jelly Bean 4.1 smartphone with a 3.5'' screen, dual SIM capabilities and 16 GB internal memory, coupled with an SD card with expandable memory of up to 32 GB. The phones come bundled with SOLO music. Their proprietary music platforms which offers, FREE unlimited streaming of over 20 million songs for the life of the device. The easy to use interface includes a SOLO music widget on the home page that enables easy access to SOLO music right out of the box. 

The device is GMS certified and offers full access to the Google Play store, including Blackberry Messenger(BBM).  In addition, SOLO S350 comes bundled with very generous FREE data services from their Nigerian mobile operator partners, completing the strong consumer experience. 

SOLO S450
This is an Android Jelly Bean 4.2 smartphone, with a 4.5'' screen, dual SIM capabilities and 16 GB of internal memory, couple with an SD card that can be expanded to 32 GB. It has all the features of the S350 & much more. It was launched into the market with another first of its kind feature, the SOLO VIEW.  SOLO VIEW is a digital video-on-demand rental service, which allows users to (stream), download both Nigerian & International movies , TV shows and other general entertainment for up to 2 weeks on their mobile devices. SOLO VIEW content would be delivered through dedicated, super-fast SOLO HOTSPOT kiosks allowing full length movies to be downloaded in less than 3 minutes. The easy-to-use interface would include the SOLO MUSIC & SOLO VIEW on the home page that allows for easy access to the 2 features. 

This extraordinary device is set to retail for less than N30,000. 

SOLO S350 is already in the market, while the S450 would arrive in the market from December 20, 2013. 

For more go to 

www.facebook.com/solophone
www.twitter.com/SOLO_PHONE

OUT & ABOUT AT THE LAGOS PREMIERE OF ''FINDING MERCY'' BY DESMOND ELLIOT

VENITA AKPOFURE

UTI NWACHUKWU & UCHE

 We totally forgot to do this since, but it is better late than never ever at all. The premiere of Desmond Elliot's new film '' Finding Mercy'' held in Lagos sometime in November of 2013. The film a highly anticipated one had debuted at the AFRIFF FILM FESTIVAL in Calabar to a loud ovation.

The Lagos premiere had the likes of Rita Dominic, Dabota Lawson, Chioma Chukwuka, Biola Williams, Uti Nwachukwu, Tamara Eteimo & others in attendance.

Film was produced & Directed by ace actor, producer, director Desmond Elliot. 

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ALICIA KEYS RAZZLE DAZZLES IN STELLA McCARTNEY

Men Alicia Keys's sure got the body. She showed off the curvaceous body in a yellow Stella McCartney Sleeveless golden belt gown said to retail for about $5200

PASTOR CHRIS OKOTIE SUPPOSEDLY DECLARES THAT ALL CATHOLICS ARE HELL BOUND

We weren't there, but according to PM News controversial Pastor of the Household church, Pastor Chris Okotie has come out to say all Catholics are hell bound. 

We have reproduced the report here verbatim. 

All Catholics in the world will go to hell because they worship Satan and are led by an Anti-Christ Pope who is a friend to the devil, Nigeria’s controversial preacher and former presidential candidate, Chris Okotie, told his congregation on Sunday, leaving members bewildered.
Fifty-five year old Okotie, while preaching in his Household of God Church in Ikeja area of Lagos, western Nigeria, said the Catholic church is “a counterfeit church set up by Satan” and that Catholics “bow to idols and crucify Jesus every Sunday when they eat bread claiming they are eating Jesus’ body.”
“They are not Christians and have never been,” Okotie told a stunned congregation.
“They don’t know Jesus. They believe that when they eat bread on Sundays, they are eating the body of Jesus. It’s ritual,” Okotie said.
He said Pope Francis is an Anti-Christ who does the job of the devil and that time is fast approaching when the Catholic church will pledge allegiance to Satan.
“The pope is an Anti-Christ and the Catholic church will soon declare for Satan. This is the end of times,” Okotie erupted.

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HON. OPEYEMI BAMIDELE DECLARES FOR THE LABOUR PARTY IN EKITI STATE

This is not the best of times for the APC in Ekiti State as one of the party's aggrieved members in the person of one of their most influential former members has left them to pitch his tent with a rival party-the Labour Party.

The member of the Federal House of Representatives, defected in order for him to pursue his Gubernatorial ambition in Ekiti State come 2014. 

Prior to this his formal defection, he had had a running battle with his former party hierarchy over his ambition. The party had expected he was going to step down his ambition for the incumbent's 2nd term to which he didn't agree. Now with this defection to the Labour, the massive support that the APC used to enjoy in Ekiti State might have been reduced drastically, since Honourable Bamidele seemingly enjoys a very massive support base in Ekiti. 

So a major loss for the APC in Ekiti, might have become a major gain for Labour in the same state. So would Opeyemi Bamidele be joining the Iroko(Dr. Olusegun Mimiko) as the 2nd Labour Governor in Nigeria? Or would the incumbent ride on to a victory irrespective of Bamidele's defection & support? Time will surely tell.

NIGERIAN MUSIC ACTS, WIZKID, P SQUARE, BANKY W, DAZZLES AT THE 2013 CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Nigerian acts P Square, Wizkid & Banky W had very good showings at the 10th edition of the Channel O music awards that held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 @ the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, South Africa.

Africa's biggest music duo, P Square picked up 2 awards on the night- Most Gifted African Video West & a special recognition award for their contributions to African music. Rave of the moment Wizkid, took home the Most Gifted Video of the Year for Azonto, while his label boss, in the person of Banky W took home the award of the Most Gifted R& B video for the classy Yes/No. 

The award show in Soweto, South Africa was hosted this year by the duo of Nigeria's own Naeto C & South Africa's own AKA. 

WINNERS & CATEGORIES BELOW
Most Gifted Male Video- Zeus ft AKA & Tumi- #DatsWasUp
Most Gifted Female Video- Zonke- Feelings 
Most Gifted Newcomer Video-Khaya Mthethwa- Move
Most Gifted Duo/Group Featuring Video- Zomefam- Contololo
Most Gifted Ragga/Dancehall Video- P-Unit ft Collo- You Guy (Dat Dendai)
Most Gifted HipHop Video- Aka- Jealousy
Most Gifted R&B Video- Banky W- Yes/No
Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video- The Soil Ft Zakwe- Linkomo
Most Gifted Dance Video- Mafikizolo- Khona
Most Gifted Kwaito Video- Professor ft Osikido & Character- Finger Prints
Most Gifted African (West) Video- P Square- Alingo
Most Gifted African (East) Video- P-Unit ft Collo- You Guy (Dat Dendai)
Most Gifted African (South) Video- Oskido- Tsa Mandebele
Most Gifted Video of the Year- Wizkid-Azonto

15 awards in all, that's including the special recognition award given to them P Square.  A good showing at least for the Nigerian acts don't you all think.