Master Blasta wins again at Calabar Carnival’s climax

 


P-Square rocks with Liyel Imoke, Masta Blasta band at the recently-concluded Calabar Carnival. Photo: Victor Akande For a record 3rd year in a row, the Masta Blasta band took the lead in an enduring 16-kilometre parade which climaxed at the U.J Esuene Stadium recently during the annual Carnival Calabar in Cross River State. The band faced stiff competition this year from other bands like Passion Four, Freedom Band, Seagull and Bayside, but Masta Blasta stood out as they stormed the streets with popular Nigerian pop duo, P-Square. Touted as the biggest street party in Africa, the carnival, which entered its 10th edition this year, was flagged off by Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke. Imoke, who described the show as unique in promoting talents and unity among Nigerians, said going by the theme of this year’s carnival which is ‘Celebration Time’, the people of Cross River State have remained united as one throughout the years. Other notable celebrities at this year’s event include Kate Henshaw, Jim Iyke and Don Flexx as well as the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Uriel Palti and his wife.... 

Music Meets Runway photos

Music Meets Runway pre-event held on the 20th and event proper held on 23rd of December in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Chris Rock Splits With His Wife After 19 Years of Marriage

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Chris Rock and Malaak Compton are divorcing, the couple confirmed on Sunday. "After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways," Malaak said in a statement released to the press, adding that her philanthropy work for her non-profit styleWorks gives her perspective on the split. "Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life's blessings, even when faced with difficulties."

Chris and Malaak married in 1996 and share two daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah. Malaak mentioned their children in her announcement, saying, "While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives."

Robert S. Cohen, Chris's attorney, released a statement on Chris's behalf, saying, "Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak. This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family." The announcement comes at the end of a big year for the comedian and actor, during which he returned to the spotlight to promote his new movie, Top Five. In the process, Chris has garnered headlines for sharing his thoughts on racism, women's rights, and more controversial topics in candid interviews.

Chelsea Handler topless campaign

 

The comedian and former talk show host, who has been campaigning against Instagram's censorship policies, posted yet another topless photo of herself on boxing day while on top of a snowy mountain during a holiday ski trip. She has since taken the instagram pic down ... but continue to see the uncensored topless photo she posted on twitter...