ISABELLA AYUK FINALLY OPENS UP ON HER ALLEGED ROMANCE WITH DEPUTY SPEAKER

The beauty queen was rumoured to be in a relationship with Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Hon Emeka Ihedioha. Below is what she said in a recent interview:
"As an MBGN winner, there will always be stories about one thing or the other. It's a normal thing. The story is hilarious and not true. People should learn to get their facts right. These people actually do not have names or faces. At first, it was the story of how I lied about my age, then came the dethronement story. Now this! Where were these people when I went of MBGN twice and finished top 10 and won best traditional costume award? And in 2012, with determination and persistence, I won and people who were obviously not happy about my victory cooked up stories. I can't bother about what people say because some people are just on this earth to talk about other.

 

T.B JOSHUA’S CHURCH BANNED FROM HOSTING REVIVALS IN GHANA

 The Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Christian Tettey Yehonu, has directed authorities of the Synagogue Church of all Nations to quit hosting revivals at their Spintex auditorium in Accra. Speaking to Citi News, DCOP Yehonu noted that the stampede that occurred at the weekend could have been avoided if the church had chosen a bigger venue to hold its events.

Four people died on Sunday as a result of a stampede at the Synagogue Church of all Nations. The stampede occurred as people struggled to secure a position to receive holy water blessed by the Presiding Prophet, T.B Joshua.
Mr Tettey Yehonu indicated that, “the place was too small to manage a congregation of this magnitude”, and suggested that the Accra Sports Stadium or the independence square were more suitable alternatives to handle a crowd of that magnitude.
Meanwhile, officials of the Church who say this is the first time people have died in any of their services worldwide, have told Citi News they did all in their power to save the situation.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ALTER THE ORIGINAL STYLE AND CREATE YOUR OWN.ZOE SALDANA DID!

Zoe Saldana's altered version

It’s a known fact that celebs love to rock designer outfit for red carpet events. And they are known for spicing the outfit by accessorizing with shoes, purse or jewelry.  But how about altering the original style and creating your own new look? Yes you can. Don’t be afraid to, it all depends on your creativity.

Jonathan Saunders crop top and skirt

Zoe Saldana was a the Teen Choice Awards as a presenter. She paired a $960 Jonathan Saunders Benedict Cropped Printed Silk Gazer Top  with a $1,585 Belle Printed Silk Gazer Skirt also from the brand.

The outfit on a model

The skirt’s original style from Saunders was a slightly below the knee design, but Zoe decided to let out her inner creativity and converted the design  to an above the knee bubble skirt. She finished her look with satin sandals from Christain Louboutin.
Might be because she was attending a teen’s award and thought a shorter skirt will look more playful and more appropriate, or maybe she just decided to let out her creativity. Whatever it was, it totally worked for her.


(By the way, the fabric looks like Ankara print).

EVA LONGORIA’S WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

Eva Longoria showed a little too much of herself at the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend.  While lifting her high-slitted gown at the ‘Psychotherapy of a plains Indian’ premiere on Saturday, the actress exposed more than just her legs. Longoria was good-natured about the revealing red carpet fashion faux pas.

On her way to an event the next day, she referenced the previous day’s exposure, tweeting a photo of a different outfit and writing, “Here’s my dress for tonight! No wardrobe malfunctions tonight!!!”
Designers and stylist need to do a little more than just tossing outfits to celebrities to wear. They may also need to instruct them on the in and out and dos and don’ts of dresses. And on the part of the celebrities, they may need to get the dress days before the occasion and wear it for a few minutes so that they can be familiar with it. Most celebs are known for getting their red carpet outfits just a few hours before the occasion.

 

 

ALL IS SET FOR CHINUA ACHEBE’S BURIAL TOMORROW

Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has stated that the state is ready to give the late literary icon, Professor Chinua Achebe a befitting state burial. The Governor made the statement earlier in the week while inspecting St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Ogidi, where the funeral will take place on Thursday 23rd May.
The Governor also inspected Achebe’s final resting place, which is also designed to serve as a mini museum to house all the deceased works.
Meanwhile, tributes have been pouring in for the late novelist from far and wide. The Archbishop of Canterbury - the Most Rev. Justin Welby, the Bishop of Woolich, Rt. Revd. Michael Ipgrave, his Southwark counterpart, Rt. Revd. Christopher Chessun, and also the Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Mrs. Aloun Ndombet-Assamba all eulogized the late icon.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and other Heads of State, State Governors, Diplomats and International Literary dignitaries will be in attendance.
The program will continue on 24th and 25th and round up with the outing ceremony on Sunday May 26th with Christian outing service/thanksgiving St Phillips Anglican church, Ogidi.

MEET D’PRINCE’S GIRLFRIEND: A STUDENT OF LONDON FASHION COLLEGE

Her name is Omoyele Ogundipe and she is a student at London College of Fashion. According to sources they have been dating for a while now.

2011 BIG BROTHER AFRICA WINNER CAUGHT IN INSURANCE FRAUD

Big Brother winner Wendell Parsons has reportedly been arrested by police in Zimbabwe after trying to illegally make a $25,000 insurance claim.
Wendell  was picked up on Friday on allegations of lodging a false insurance claim with Alliance Insurance Company.
Karen Igho’s Zimbabwean co-winner has been charged with allegations of lodging a fraudulent insurance claim after crashing his Ford Ranger vehicle while travelling from Bulawayo on March 16 this year. After he lodged the claim, the police suspect the vehicle was not insured when it was involved in the accident.
In a bid to have the car replaced, Wendell was suspected to have gone to insure the car with Alliance Insurance Company, two days after the accident. He then tried to claim US$25,000 from the company.
On 16 March this year the accused, travelling in a Ford Ranger from Bulawayo, had an accident, he then insured the same vehicle on 18 March and tried to claim an amount of US$25 000 as insurance for the vehicle.
Alliance then got suspicious and launched an investigation, found his claims false, which led to his arrest.

WIZKID WINS BIG AT THE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS. SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Music and entertainment stars from Ghana and Nigeria showed up this past weekend for the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The night, however, belonged to one of Africa’s biggest music stars Wizkid who walked away with the coveted title of African Artist of the year! There were also some strong wins from the likes of R2Bees, winners of ‘Group of the Year’ and Efya who won ‘Best Female Vocalist,’ a repeat win from last year. Check out the full list.

·         Artist of the Year – R2Bees

·         Hiplife Song of the Year – “Life” – R2Bees

·         Hip Hop Song of the Year – “Makaa Maka” by M.anifest

OMOTOLA JOINS HOLLYWOOD STARS FOR FUNDRAISING IN LA

Nollywood actress Omotola jalade Ekeinde seems to be doing all it takes to boost her international profile.
The screen goddess was present at the Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF)/Revlon Run/Walk for Women at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park in Los Angeles on Saturday May 11th.
After the times magazine event appearance, it seems she decided to stay back in Los Angeles to attend all the events that matter.

 

MNET 53 EXTRA’S DOLAPO ONI JOIN EBONY LIFE TV

The petite host of the glamorous entertainment show on Africa Magic, 53 extra, Dolapo Oni has made an industry move to the acclaimed Africa’s First Global Black Entertainment Network. She will be working as Co-Host with the network’s founder, Mo Abudu on the Talk Show ‘Moments with Mo’ on Ebony Life TV.
Ebony Life TV is a newly launched television network that describes itself as the “First Global Black Entertainment Network.”

Amidst this move, series of questions arise which include:
Why will she want to leave the seemingly more prestigious and more glamorous 53 Extra platform? Does the ebony life TV platform offer more prospects for growth and exposure than MNET? Who is going to hold the sway that she used to at the 53 extra studio as viewers had at a time been dissatisfied with her former co-host turned reporter Eku Edewor?

When Mo Abudu put up vacancy for a co-host for the show last year, many thought or she made it appear the purpose was to mentor a new non-experienced youngster, and not an already experienced hand.

 

 

 

 

 

TREND ALERT: PEPLUM BELT

Peplums have ruled the runway and red carpet for a few years now. The trend was so much all over the place last year that it almost seemed as if they were getting too much attention.

In order for the trend not to look boring and monotonous, designers and dress makers came up with different variants of the peplum: Peplum dresses, peplum tops, peplum jackets, and peplum skirts. 

As the year 2013 dawned, we thought that was about all from the peplum family. But just when we thought they were fading away and we had heard the last of them, designers who are ever creative came up with another addition to the peplum family: the peplum belt.

Most peplum belts come in faux leather and these clever little belts allows you to create a whole new wardrobe by teaming it with dresses, leggings, skinnies, skirts etc.  The peplum belt is adjustable to suit most sizes and comes in various style options.

 The peplum look is not going anywhere anytime soon so this is a key investment gem for your wardrobe!

NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY TO SPEARHEAD COUNTRY’S GLOBAL CHILD ONLINE PREOTECTION INITIATIVE

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) have appointed the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Dame (Dr.) Patience Goodluck Jonathan as ITU’s Global Child Online Protection (COP) Champion.

She received her letter of appointment at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, May 10, from the Director of ITU’s Telecommunications Development Bureau, Brahima Sanou and the Chairman of IMPACT, Datuk Mohd Noor Amin, who met with Dame Jonathan to discuss issues on cyber threats and cyber-security in the African region.
In her acceptance speech, the First Lady expressed her willingness to partner with ITU-IMPACT, to address the safety and security of children and youth around the world who, she noted, are among the top users of the internet globally.

CANDICE GLOVER EMERGES WINNER OF AMERICA IDOL AFTER TRYING THREE TIMES

Candice Glover has emerged the winner of the 12th season of American Idol. Glover beat Kree Harrison to win the crown on May 16, 2013. This was her third attempt at the TV talent show.
The 23-year-old was said to have moved the judges to their feet and to tears with her performance
The R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., looked stunned when "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old country singer Harrison from Woodville, Texas . The vote count was not announced.
A weepy Glover performed the new single "I Am Beautiful" after winning the 12th edition of the Fox singing competition. Glover auditioned for the show three times before making it as a finalist this season.
Thursday's finale also served as a farewell for Randy Jackson. The show's lone remaining original judge announced last week that he's leaving "Idol" to focus on his record label and other business opportunities

 

 

THE PRADA DRESS THAT MADE 6 MAGAZINE COVERS LAST YEAR

It is a Striped Orange, Black and Pink spaghetti dress with ruffles at the bottom. Shortly after its launch on the runway, the dress was worn by 3 celebrities within a month. The selling points are the bright colors and flattering ruffle fringe at the bottom. 

Normally horizontal stripes would be an instant “no”, but the large bands of bright orange across the bust and hips create a slimming illusion.
Between the large panels are multiple little stripes of pink and black, which visually tightens up the waist.
 Not really feeling the dress though as it seems a little too casual and may be a bit difficult to accessorize because of the bright contrasting colours.

 

MTN PROJECT FAME SEASON 6 AUDIYTIONS BEGIN

The 6th season  of MTN Project Fame West Africa is set to hit the airwaves soon starting with the auditions in four major African states. Starting from the 25th of May in Monrovia Liberia, auditions will be held in Benin, Abuja, Ilorin, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Ibadan and Lagos from the 8th of June 2013 in Nigeria.

 Requirements for the audition include are:

- Send name and location to 35850 (from an MTN line – SMS costs N100)

- You will receive a PIN, Log on to www.projectfamewestafrica.com

- Fill in the online form or download the form Print the online form and sign/Fill the form and sign, then bring the form to audition venue.

Below are the auditions for different locations

Liberia Monrovia: 25th May at Bella Cassa Hotel and Suites, Sinkor

Ghana Accra: 1st June at Ghana international Trade Fair Centre

Sierra Leone Freetown: 1st June at Old Skool Complex Hill Station

Nigeria : 

Benin: 8th June at Constantial Hotel 24/26 Airport Road GRA

Abuja: 8th June at National Centre for Women Development, Better Life Street Central Area Abuja

Ilorin 15th June: Kwara Hotel, 9a Ahmadu Bello Way GRA Ilorin

Port Harcourt: 15th June at Racheal Hotel 3/5 harbour road, ph

Calabar: 22nd June at Channel View 14 MCC Road Calabar

Ibadan: 22nd June at Tafo Arena Poly Road WAEC Office Junction Eleyele Ibadan

Lagos 28th and 29th June at Ultima Studios Funke Zainab Usman street, end of Admiralty way Lekki