mardi 29 juin 2010
KENYAN MODEL TO APPEAR IN HOLLYWOOD MOVIE
Remember this name, Ciru Maina.Ciru is a model and now she will be in a yet to be shoot hollywood flik. My peoples whispered to Hot Secrets that she will be making a cameo appearance in an upcoming Hollywood film directed by Billie Woodruff. The movie, Street Dancing is due out January 2011. It will see Ciru making an appearance as a top supermodel on the red carpet of a glitzy VIP party.She is
BONES ACTOR IN KENYA VISITING WITH RHINOS
The British actor, comedian and writer Stephen Fry was in the country. Better known to his Kenyan fans as Dr Gordon Wyatt for his recurring guest role on the crime series Bones, Stephen is also a writer, journalist, comedian, television presenter and film director. Check the twitter stream hurrrAnyho, he was at a conservancy visiting with rhinos. Check out the photos he posted.
NAMELESS AUCTIONS SUN GLASSES FOR SH60,000
Singer Nameless's contribution to the just concluded fundraising for the Jose Memorial Haemophilia Society-Kenya were merely a pair of sunglasses.However, the pair of glasses fetched a whopping Sh60,000 after it was auctioned at the second annual fund raising dinner at the Carnivore on Saturday.Nameless told the crowd that the shades were his good luck charm as he wore them at the MAMAs where he
NEWBIES TO CREATE ATHLETICS THEME SONG
EDWIN MARTYNPATRICK MBARUSix budding artistes will be competing for the honour of having their songs selected to be the theme for the 17th CAA Safaricom African Senior Athletics Championship that takes place from July 28 to August 1 at the Nyayo National Stadium.In line with recognizing the role of entertainment in our daily life, the local organising committee headed by Isaiah Kiplagat, the
APPLICATION FOR MAISHA KENYA SCREENWRITING LAB 2010
Lab will be held in Nairobi from October 16 to 23, 2010 the deadline is August 6. All applications must be emailed to maishafilmlab@infocom.co.ug. 9 applicants will be selected for the LabWhat you need:1. An original 5-10 short script in English (this must be a screenplay for a shortfilm and not an extract from a feature).a. This script must be in CELTX FORMAT. Please refer to the
MAKADEM'S WORLD CUP SONG
Makadem's 2010 world cup song. The Zulu words here mean lets play ball afrika.
Hottie of the day...
Ichie Ramsey Noah! :-)
Too cute...
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Ije hits cinemas in Nigeria July 30th
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"I will run again in 2011" Pastor Chris Okotie
"It was a divine call to duty to salvage our beloved country from the in-ept, corrupt and purposeless leadership of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Without any doubt, I remain fully persuaded that only the emergence of a credible, visionary and progressive government can usher in a new Nigeria of our dream. And I am confident that I represent this ideal and with my fresh agenda, we can create a new nation which will take its rightful place in the comity of nations.” - Rev. CHRIS OKOTIE, Pastor of Household of God, said this morning as he officially declared his intention to vie for the presidency of Nigeria under the platform of the Fresh Democratic Party (FDP).
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Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010
Registration forms for the Elite Model Look 2010 competition are available at the Beth Modeling Agency office in Lagos or any EcoBank branch nationwide.
The Judges at the 2010 Elite Model Look Nigeria screening session are as follows :
Paola Baratto | Director of Scouting – Elite Milan
Ezinne Chinkata | Fashion and Style Consultant
Dimeji Alara | Fashion Director
Lola Maja | International Makeup Artist & Brand Owner of Sacred Lashes
Andrew Ogbechi | Director of Scouting for Beth Model Management Nigeria & Choreographer
Date: Friday, July 9, 2010 from 8AM to 3PM | Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 8AM to 3PM
Venue: Rehab Pool Lounge & Bar – 288B Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
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You don't have to drink eight glasses of water everyday...??
A recent study determined that 'drink EIGHT glasses of water a day' is more urban myth than science-backed.
“No one knows where it originated, but it isn’t true. The average person does not need to consume this or any set amount of water. In fact most of suck down more than enough liquid via coffee, sodas as well as food sources like fruit and grains. “Eight glasses of water on top of this is overkill. The best water advice is to grab a drink whenever you feel thirsty. Thirst is a sign that your body needs fluid, not that you are already dehydrated.” explains Steven G. Aldana, PHD, professor of health and human performance at Brigham University in Utah
You agree?
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Top 10 stars on Forbes' Celebrity power list
Forbes' Celebrity Power ranking is a measurement of entertainment-related earnings over the past 12 months as well as visibility in print, TV, radio and online.
1. Oprah Winfrey - $315million
2. Beyonce Knowles - $87million
3. James Cameron - $210million
4. Lady Gaga - $62million
5. Tiger Woods - $105million
6. Britney Spears - $ 64million
7. U2 - $130million
8. Sandra Bullock - $56million
9. Johnny Depp - $75million
10. Madonna - $58million
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11. Simon Cowell - $80 million
36. David Beckham - $44 million
50. Robert Pattinson - $17 million
66. Kristen Stewart - $12 million
To see the full list, click here
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Naomi Campbell's receding hairline
This pic was taken of the supermodel while on a fashion shoot for designer Dennis Basso in New York yesterday. The 40-year-old's vanishing hairline was put on show as she held her hair back as a stylist adjusted her clothing
Is this what happens when you fix weaves all the time? I never let my natural hair breath at all. And is there anyway we can prevent this from happening to our hair?
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Sammie Okposo weds Ozioma Mkparu
marriage that took place in Nnewi, Anambra State on Saturday June
26, 2010. The white wedding is scheduled for this Thursday July 1st, 2010 in
Lagos.
Happy married life.
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lundi 28 juin 2010
Jada Pinkett Smith's dress
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Beauty of the day - Adaora Ukoh
Actress Adaora Ukoh.
Big, bold and beautiful...:-)
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Veteran actor Prince James Uche seriously ill...
The actor has been seriously ill and bedridden for over 8months now.
Read more
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Danny Young involved in car accident
Another young Naija act involved in an auto accident. New act, Danny Young, was involved in an accident at about 5pm yesterday on 3rd Mainland Bridge on his way to a video shoot. He's been hospitalized in a Lagos hospital.
Wishing him quick recovery. Please pray for him...
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Quote of the day
"I would be a total fool to have run the affairs of Nigeria for eight years, taken the country from a pariah state to a state that is respected by the world community, and not be interested in what happens after I leave. I wanted somebody from my party to succeed me" ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo
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Kidnap scare hits Nigerian students in Malaysia
Have Naija kidnappers moved their trade to Malaysia?
The young man pictured above, Auwal Dankaka Hussain, was kidnapped in Malaysia and has got other Nigerians worried that it will become a trend. Auwal was kidnapped while waiting for a bus. Then the kidnappers asked three of his friends to contribute RM10, 000 (N500, 000) each for his release. The ransom was then slashed to $1,000 according to the Nigerian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mr. Peter J. E. Anegheh.
This incident happened many weeks back...kinda stale, but worth reporting...
You can read the full story here
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Gov Fashola @ 47, donates creche to church
To mark his 47th birthday, Lagos State Gov, Raji Fashola, donated crech to a church in Lagos.
More pictures when you continue
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DELA AND THE DRUMMER QUEEN ON STAGE
Kenya’s Afro chic, afro diva and afro centric singers Dela and Muthoni the Drama Queen brought the fort down last weekend at Nondies Rugby Club for a concert dubbed Hawa. These dynamic women took the audience through a musical journey unlike any other. They performed hits from their two albums Paukwa by Dela, and the Drummer Queens' Human Condition.Pix by Sunshyn Siteiya
JOE JONAS TWEETS ABOUT AFRICA
American singer Joe Jonas tweeted about his trip to Botswana. Here is an excerpt of it... My journey began in Maun, Botswana, Africa. I brought some of my best friends with me to be a part of this incredible experience. We were all changed by what we saw.I also spent time with some of the babies that were born to mothers carrying the HIV AIDS virus. Out of the entire trip this was one of the most
YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA IN NAIROBI
Yvonne Chaka Chaka is currently in Nairobi to attend the Health Symposium on Handwashing on June 30, 2010. The Health Symposium is convened by the Alliance for the promotion of Handwashing with Soap and will bring together all key stakeholders and partners running handwashing campaigns in Kenya. Yvonne is here in her capacity as Lifebuoy brand's face to dum up support for the campaign. This
YOUNG ARTISTS' DOODLE 4 GOOGLE. VOTE NOW!
Young artists in Kenya have been busy creating their own Google doodle around an "I love football" theme for Google's Doodle 4 Google competition. Since the competition began in April, over 35,000 children across 17 countries have submitted their designs. Last week, Kenya’s winning doodler, 12 year old Priyanka Shah had her design shown on the Google Kenya homepage for the day after being voted
GOOGLE TAKES WORLD CUP CLOSER TO THE PEOPLES
Googler Nicola Dixon lending a hand during a Search introduction and training for students Benta and Clara, both from a local Kilifi school.Google has teamed up with Moving The Goalposts (MTG) Kilifi to bring the football fever to rural communities on the east coast of Kenya.In the evenings MTG is showing matches on a giant screen in rural areas where people would not otherwise have access to
dimanche 27 juin 2010
It Takes You - sales outlets
You can get the book at -
* The HUB Media Store @ The Palms, Lekki, Lagos.
* Silverbird Lifestyle @ Silverbird Galleria, Ahmadu Bello Way, V/I
* Bookworm @ Sweet Sensation building, 233, Adeola Odeku, V/I
* Glendora Bookshop @ Falomo Shopping Complex, Falomo, Ikoyi
* Terra Culture Bookstore @ Tiamiyu Savage, V/I.
Please go get a copy. Thank you!
Meanwhile, I see I haven't blogged since Tuesday, Wednesday? Sorry about that, been a bit tied up. I'm heading a project that doesn't give me time to find out what's going on, no to talk of reporting it..:-).
But I should be done by early August, So I'll catch you all then.
Early August? Lol.*I kid*
Catch you guys soon.
Kisses
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Munachi Abii signs with RMG company
Her rap style is so eclectic and 'free range' that many who only see her as a pretty face will be pleasantly surprised (or shocked). Muna (AKA "Baby Rella") will record her album with producers in Nigeria, the UK/Europe, and in the United States where she hopes to pursue her other entertainment interest as well.
You go girl!!!
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MI at Pre-BET Awards in LA
1. MI with radio personality Wendy Williams
2. MI with BET VP
3. MI on ZA Radio
4. MI with Bobby Valentino...they are same height? wow!
Too proud of our MI!
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vendredi 25 juin 2010
TALIA OYANDO IN SECRET WEDDING
Singer and radio personality Talia Oyando tied the knot on Monday evening at a secret ceremony at the Attorney General Chambers to fiance Ezekiel Onyango. The newlywed, who is currently nursing a cold, was tight-lipped and only offered a “No comment” in the midst of ooohs and uuuhs. The hush hush ceremony involved a handful of people. Our source says, “In as much as they held the private ceremony
TUSKER PROJECT FAME BACK PRETTY SOOON...
Word in the deepest darkest grapevine has it that after the FIFA World Cup, hit TV reality show Tusker Project Fame will be making a debut once again on screen. The fourth installment of the TV show will be back soon...
WRITERS ON AFRICAN PILGRIMAGE BOOK PROJECT
Pilgrimages, a new project of the Chinua Achebe Center for African Writers and Artists at Bard College and Chimurenga, will send 14 African writers to 13 African cities, and one city in Brazil, for two weeks to explore the complexities of disparate urban landscapes. The writers will create 13 nonfiction travel-writing books about their trips that will capture each city as South Africa hosts
KENZO: MY GAL HATES THE LIMELIGHT
Showbiz good boy Kenzo cleared issues on his “women” after a section of the media run an article stating his ex-girlfriend and fellow musician Mauryshia Milan as his current. Apparently, the two broke up few months ago and each of them has moved on as Mauryshia is now dating a business man and Kenzo has a new beauty called Nuncie."My new girl is a student and really hates the limelight and that’s
jeudi 24 juin 2010
JI TO RELEASE SONG RECORDED IN KENYA
Tanzanian singer JI who is famed for his Kidato Kimoja hit song said he is ready to drop more hits. The bongo flava star who has been in the country has kept a low profile but has been tucked away in a Kenyan studio working on new material. The singer said he is on more songs with a plethora of Kenyan producers and will release them soon after the ongoing World Cup ends.JI added that 10 songs are
mercredi 23 juin 2010
CALL FOR ENTRIES PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
“I AM 20 YEARS OLD IN MY COUNTRY” is the theme for the photography competition organised by Alliance Francaise Foundation in partnership with Courrier International. The deadline for submission of entries is of August 20, 2010.This international photography competition's objective is to photograph the youth of one’s country “Being 20 years old in one’s country”.Participation in the competition is
CELEBRATING BLOGGERS IN KENYA
Born in June 2009 as wamathai.blogspot.com,Wamathai.com started as a space for author Wamathai Warugongo to exercise his creative juices, Nairobiliving reports. Eventually, other authors joined the founder and started submitting original Kenyan poetry and short stories. Wamathai.com has since its humble beginnings crossed the 10,000 unique visitors mark. The site, now with 20 authors, is one of
THE NEW NAMELESS AND MATISYAHU JOINT
Listen to Matisyahu featuring Nameless in the single One Day. The single is off the Sony Album recorded as the Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album titled Listen Up! The album was released on June 1 and features original songs from today’s hottest artistes collaborating with African writers, producers and performers in an effort to showcase the vast talents within Africa. Proceeds from the album
AY PUTS ON ROLE MODEL FACE FOR YOUTH
Bongo Flava star Amwbene Yessaya whose stage name is simply AY will take part in a special music concert dubbed Altered Minds to be held at Zhong Hua Garden hall in Dar es Salaam on Friday.The Altered Minds is a movement under the umbrella of Social Concern Agency aimed at bringing about radical and positive change among the youth in the society. It involves talk shows, music and fun to convey
WHAT IS THIS I HEAR?
Now, word on the Facebook grapevine It could just be hogwash for all i know is that one Koko Master aka D Banj will be making a trip to East Africa.I'm not one to speculate but the Nigerian super star who is now referred to by online entertainment blogs as D Banj Endowed will be performing in one of the three EA countries, either in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania.O Well, if he doesn't come, atleast
FREE SAFARI THANKS TO TRIBE HOTEL
Members of the fourth estate are invited to to participate in a five day fab safari from October 2, 2010 to October 9, 2010.All you need to do is provide a letter of assignment and/or two recent clips for consideration to Kelley Coughlan at Kelley@ballantinespr.com. Itinerary activities are subject to change.However, this is what is in the offing for ya!A chance to visit the National Museums of
NAMELESS IS BARMAN IN NEW BEER CAMPAIGN
Nameless took on a role as the barman at EABL’s Club 2010 during the unveiling of a new responsible drinking campaign last Friday. The Salari hitmaker, who is the face of EABL’s Responsible Drinking campaigns, officiated over the ‘Space-it-out’ drive by serving the patrons at Club 2010 with drinks, as well as water.The new campaign will see EABL-commissioned scouts storming selected pubs and
mardi 22 juin 2010
Nigerian legislators in bloody physical fight...
Members of the Federal House of Representatives today engaged in a free -for-all fight[Violence and assault] on the floor of the house as the Progressives led by Mr. Dino Melaye opposed to the embattled speaker of the house, Dimeji Bankole, tried to introduce a motion for his impeachment. They were suspended until the end of this legislative session and a fight ensued between ‘honourable members’.
What a shame!
Full story and more pictures here
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Katy Perry's dress...
Katy Perry showed some skin in a side-baring, knotted blue Ashish frock at the 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada.
I like. I want.
Too fab!
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64 yr old Helen Mirren poses topless
Oscar winning actress, Helen Mirren, who turns 65 next month sat down for an in-depth interview with NY Mag, and posed topless in the photo shoot done by Juergen Teller.
SMH!
Check the picture out here
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A little too old to be doing this eh?
Pix thanks to perezhilton.com
GRAMPS MORGAN FOR NAIROBI JULY CONCERT
Morgan Heritage’s Gramps Morgan will be in Nairobi for a one off concert at the Carnivore, Nairobi, on July 10.The concert will feature Gramps with his live band for a charity show organised by Hands Across Kenya and Dohty Family.Hot Secrets confirms that Gramps Morgan will be arriving in Kenya on July 8and he will donate medicine to some hospitals donated by a USA charity.Gramps is expected to
"My World Cup experience" Femi Kuti
"They called me to come and play, I said I was not going because I didn't know what I would be doing at a football event. I wanted to sit at home and watch football and the opening ceremony. I didn't want to participate but they kept insisting. And I said, what song would I be playing? They said bang bang bang. I said that's over 12yrs, but fortunately the song is still very popular in Africa and the world. I did not know I was still popular in South Africa until I got to the stadium. Words alone cannot describe how I felt; all the emotions. We had about 90, 000 people in the stadium, we had at least a billion people watching all over the world, that's the biggest crowd and audience anybody can play for. To just be on stage for two minutes and it was successful, which connotes the positive side of not just Nigeria, but Africa." Femi Kuti speaks with Encomium mag on his World Cup experience.
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Nigeria's lawmakers are the highest paid in Nigeria
Did you know that the National Assembly members are probably the highest paid lawmakers in the world?
Here's proof.
1. Senate President - David Mark, gets an unbudgeted N250million every four months. This is in addition to his N45, 581 million annual salary.
2. Deputy Sen. Pres. - Ike Ekweremadu, pockets N15million every four months. This is in addition to his N41, 795million annual salary.
3. Other principal officers of the senate like - Majority/minority leaders and their deputies, Chief whip etc collect the sum of N78million every four months.
4. The remaining senators get N45million aside N35, 158 annual salaries.
These facts came to light recently when some Senators who feel short changed by the leadership of the Senate cried out that their quarterly unbudgeted allowance of N45million should be increased to N95million.
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SMH! These
Sad!
God is such a merciful God.
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GERARD BUTLER TO SHOOT MOVIE IN AFRICA
We hear that Gerard Butler will begin shooting Machine Gun Preacher, the fact-based drama about Sam Childers, a reformed badass who established an orphanage in war torn Africa and then supervised a militia to protect the kids.The location will be in South Africa and Detroit in July 5.Apparently, Lionsgate has formally announced its acquisition of North American rights to the film.Michelle and
ALICIA KEYS AND SWIZZ BEATS GET TRADITIONAL BLESSING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Alicia Keys had her unborn child blessed in a traditional Zulu ceremony while in South Africa for the World Cup.The Grammy award-winning singer, who is around five months pregnant, joined hands with music producer fiancé Swizz Beatz for the outdoor blessing near Durban, on the country's eastern coast, Daily Mail reports.'Two female priests who practise a mix of Christianity and tribal customs
TRUE LOVE RETURNS TO KENYA
True Love magazine will be back by July after two-month hiatus. The magazine, which shut down with the close of East Africa Magazines, was bought by publisher Carol Mandi alongside its stable mate Drum.The magazine still retains the same staff members. Wayua Muli is back as consulting editor; fashionista Carol Odero and former TV anchor Lizz Ntonjira are the two staff writers while Grace Makosewe
THE SEARCH FOR NIGERIAN IDOL BEGINS
This year, talented young Nigerians will begin the race for a lifetime opportunity to be the next international music superstar, and this is all thanks to Optima Media Group (OMG) licensees of the phenomenal reality TV show, Nigerian Idol.Nigerian Idol, the Nigerian version of the popular TV sensation Pop Idol will produce Nigeria’s international cross over artiste that will rock the world stage
Itemised 10 billion naira Budget Proposal for 50 years celebration.
The government of President Goodluck Jonathan sent a budget proposal of 10 billion Naira to the Nigerian National Assembly. The money is not for the maintenance of roads or to equip hospitals in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, neither is any significant portion of it to help the underprivileged or the educational sector - it is a budget meant for the celebration of Nigeria ’s 50th Independence anniversary on the 1st of October 2010.
1. Anniversary parade including march past, fleet review and aerial display - N950 million.
2. National unity torch tour - N350 million.
* Special visit to special homes, orphanages, prisons and hospitals - N50 million
3. Special session of the National Children Parliament - N20 million
4. Party for 1000 children - N20 million
5. Presidential banquet - N40 million
6. Calisthenics performance - N50 million
7. Cultural, historical and military exhibitions N310 million
8. Food week - N40 million
9. Secretariat equipment, accommodation, logistics and utilities - N320 million
10. Designing and unveiling of the 50th anniversary logo - N30 million
11. Special reports on Nigeria in both local and international media - N1.2 billion
12. Jingles, adverts, billboards, documentary and publicity - N320 million
13. Accommodation and Transportation of guests - N700 million
14. Production of branded souvenirs and gift items for foreign heads of state and erection of a coat of arms on Aso Rock - N450 million
15. Variety gala night and fireworks - N210 million
16. International friendly football match and local competition - N200 million
17. Event managers and producers - N120 million naira.
18. Designing and publication of a compendium on Nigeria - N400 million,
19. Compendium on the legislature - N150 million
20. Compendium on the judiciary - N50 million.
21. Commissioning of the golden jubilee plaza - N10 million naira;
22. Designing, construction and mounting of Tower of Unity in the 36 states of the Federation - N540 million.
23. Debates, essays, conferences, lectures, and a colloquium - N150 million;
24. Musical concerts and carnivals in the 6 geo-political zones - N60 million;
25. Durbar, masquerades and cultural dances - N100 million and
26. Designing and construction of 10 monuments of the founding fathers - N80 million.
27. A memory stone at the Tafawa Balewa Square , Lagos will consume - N40 million,
28. Security and protocol - N500 million
29. Medicals - N25 million
30. Miscellaneous - N105 Million.
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WTF? Why do we all just sit back and watch things like this happen in our country? Isn't there a way we can stop this reckless spending? 10 billion for a 1day event? Party for 1000 children - 20 million? Miscellaneous - N105million? Oh dear, what a country!
Thoughts?
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Beauty of the day - Freda Edewor Francis
Freda Edewor Francis aka The Duchess.
She's a business woman who sells luxury/high end items and also a PR consultant...
Too lovely.
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Air Nigeria
It was Virgin Nigeria, now it's called Air Nigeria, and it's Nigeria’s official flag carrier. It was formally made public last week in Lagos
Will you be flying Air Nigeria?
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Jesse Jagz, Charly Boy, Dele Momodu Storm UNIABUJA For BLING CELEBRI-TOUR
Excitement grips the air at the University of Abuja as BLING announces the debut arrival of the BLING CELEBRI-TOUR.
"BLING CELEBRI-TOUR is a nationwide campus outreach designed to help inspire the spirit of enterprise among Nigerian youths by bringing distinguished Nigerians, most of them celebrities, in a face-to-face interaction with their fans and followers in the campuses", said Fi'ammari Zoaka, President, BLING Entertainment and Events.
These celebrities will share life experiences of their rise from zero to hero level with the youths.
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Charlotte Garside: The smallest girl in the world
At 23 inches tall, 2 year old Charlotte Garside, is the smallest girl in the world. The British toddler who is smaller than many of her playthings, has a rare form of primordial dwarfism that affects only 100 people in the world, but Charlotte may be the only person in the world with her subtype. The little girl who can't walk unaided because of a problem with her Achilles tendons, is fed through a tube 11 hours a day.
She is currently half the height she should be and doctor's don't know if she will grow taller.
Source: Daily mail UK
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lundi 21 juin 2010
There is a Jamaican male tennis player at Wimbledon...
25 year old Dustin Brown is the first Jamaican man to play at Wimbledon in four decades, And he feels neglected in his country because Jamaicans don't generally give a flying **** about tennis. lol
"No funds, no coaching, no help," was his summary of his relationship with Jamaican tennis officials.
Dustin lost in his Grand Slam debut to French Open semifinalist Jurgen Melzer of Austria.*
Show Dustin some love Jamaica, show him love :-)
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Condom with 'Teeth' Designed to Catch Rapists
A female condom with jagged “teeth” that grips a man’s penis is the latest device developed to catch rapists in South Africa, CNN reported Sunday.South African Dr. Sonnet Ehlers is distributing the condom — called Rape-aXe — for free during the World Cup, in a country with one of the worst rape rates in the world.
The condom is inserted by women like a tampon and its jagged teeth-like hooks inside attach to a man’s penis during intercourse. Once it grabs hold, only a doctor can remove it. Ehlers hoped this will help authorities to catch offenders.
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A condom that grips the penis? I'm laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes...lmao. This doctor has yawered o! But I love, love, love, love the idea...my only problem with this is, if a rapist is stuck inside of a woman and can't remove himself, he will probably beat the shit out of the woman before the police arrive. BTW, who will call the police? They're both stuck for goodness sake...Lmao..
Still love the idea sha
Read more of this craziness here
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“It hurts, he cannot pee and walk when it’s on,” Ehlers said.
“If he tries to remove it, it will clasp even tighter… however, it doesn’t break the skin, and there’s no danger of fluid exposure.”
During the World Cup she plans to distribute 30,000 of the free devices. After the trial period they will be sold for $2 each.
“The ideal situation would be for a woman to wear this when she’s going out on some kind of blind date … or to an area she’s not comfortable with,” Ehlers said.
Critics suggest the condom puts women at risk of further violence from men trapped by the device and reminded women of their vulnerability.
Others accuse her of inventing a medieval device.
“Yes, my device may be a medieval, but it’s for a medieval deed that has been around for decades,” Ehlers said. “I believe something’s got to be done… and this will make some men rethink before they assault a woman.***
Source: Foxnews.com
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Alicia Keys gets her unborn baby blessed in Zulu ceremony...
Grammy award winning singer, Alicia Keys, 29, had her unborn child blessed in a traditional Zulu ceremony in while in SA for the World Cup. The singer, who is about 5 months pregnant joined hands with her producer fiance Swizz Beats for the outdoor blessing. Alicia, Swizz and their unborn child were give Zulu names...
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IK Osakioduwa returns as BBA presenter
More good news from Big Brother Africa is that charming Nigerian television and radio star I.K. Osakioduwa, whose easy humor and professional style are well known, will return to the Big Brother stage for a second time. The star, whose credits include Comedy Club and Studio 53, is a familiar face to DStv viewers and a longtime fan of the Big Brother series.
Great stuff!
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Big Brother Africa is back!
And breaking with tradition, M-Net has announced it won’t be calling for entries for the new show. The company has revealed that having run the series four times previously, they’re now head-hunting contestants from a database of previous entries submitted for the show.*
Sad! I know people who were looking forward to the audition.
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Mercy Aigbe Delivers Baby boy...
Star actress, Mercy Aigbe, last Friday 18th June 2010, gave birth to a baby boy at an undisclosed hospital in Ogba, Lagos. Mother and child are said to be doing very well.
Congrats to the new mum.
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