Photos : High school Yearbook Pics Of Some Of Your Favorite Female Rappers!

I was browsing early this morning when i came across this super cute post of some of our favorite female MC’s back in their highschool days. 

Some sure have changed a lot! Check out Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah and more below!

                                                   Lauryn Hill in high school

                                                            Lil Kim in high school

                                                     Nicki Minaj in high school

                                                    Missy Elliott in high school

                                                       Queen Latifah in high school

Beautiful photos from 2014 MBGN contestants in their traditional wears

Every year we wait for MBGN contestants to give us a creative twist to the traditional attires and this year some of the delegates brought it! Check them out after the cut and tell us what you think...

 

You can still vote for your favourite contestant on www.silverbirdmbgn.com/vote & "Like" as well as retweeting their photos on social media as they all add up to give each girl an edge. 

Watch the show, Silver Moments, showcasing their preparations for the finale at camp at on Silverbird Television(DSTV 252) after the news.

 

The Grande Finale which will be hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Yvonne "Vixen" Ekwere will feature appearances from the likes of Seyi Shay, Patoranking, Lola Rae and Yeka Onka will air live on STV and online at www.silverbirdtv.com/live on Friday, July 18th  at 7pm.

Don Jazzy, Tiwa, Kcee, WizKid, Diana King, others at MTN Music + app party

Mavins Record boss, Don Jazzy, Reggae legend, Ras Kimono, Limpopo crooner, Kcee and the legendary Reggae fusion singer, Diana King were among the celebrities out in force at the Federal Palace Hotels &Casino on Friday, July 11, to witness the launch of the most anticipated and biggest music app ever, MTN Music+ App. Celebrity power couples, Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz as well as Wizkid and Tania Omotayo were also spotted at the glamfabulous bash. Continue...

It was a roll call of stars as other celebs sported at the show-stopping party include, Dr. SID, Sound Sultan, OritseFemi, Kennis Music Boss, Kenny Ogungbe, Celebrity Designer, Emmy Collins, Uber celebrity stylist, Lilian Unachuwku, UK based music artist, Waliyah Abiola and Paul O prime, MD, Up close and personal management group.  

The strictly-by-invitation event which was hosted by Beat FM OAP, Olisa Adibua had electrifying performances by DJ Sose and DJ Neptunes had guests swaying to great music all night long. Other celebs who came out to shine that night include - Sean Tizzle, Harry Songz, Skales, Saeon, Gbenro Ajibade Gideon Okeke, Tee Y Mix,  Vina, Stephanie Coker, Destiny Amaka, Nedu and YAW of Wazobiafm, Fashion Publicist, Ono Bello as well as MTN Project Fame alums, Olawale, Monica and Immaculate. 

The event saw scintillating performances OritseFemi, HarrySong, Olawale, as well as the official release of NaijaNinja, Sound Sultan’s latest effort, Ishe  which sees him collaborating with Ghanaian rap champion, Sarkodie.

The high point on that unforgettable night was the performance by Nigerian R& B vocalist, Praiz, and International Dancehall & Reggae artiste Diana King. The duo performed the remix of Mercy, the well acclaimed hit single originally done by Praiz and had received massive airplay.

MTN's new app - Music+ It is a converged music streaming and download platform, optimized for mobile and online access and is socially enabled to accommodate cross-user activity. To download the MTN Music+ App. SMS MUSIC to 5900 for a free download and one month’s free subscription (including free data allowance for music download and streaming)!

Check out all the fun photos below from the launch. It was an amazing night!

Eye Level Learning Centers Global Writing Competition

Hi there, I hope you're fine and getting some writing done. I'm sorry I couldn't send this newsletter yesterday as I was occupied by a new fun project my team and I are developing. I hope you'll find the contests and contents below valuable. Eye Level Learning Centers Global Writing Competition Eye Level, a self-directed learning center, recently announced its 22nd annual literature award, a worldwide competition that highlights the talents of aspiring authors of children's books. Adults and children can enter the competition now through Aug. 31 for a chance to have their story published and win one of three global grand prizes, including a trip to South Korea and cash prizes of up to $10,000. Click here to continue reading... 3rd Prize Winning Essay ' 2013 CIPMN Essay Competition At the request of many of you - esteemed readers - I'm publishing the 3rd prize winning essay in the 2013 Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) Essay Competition. This piece is published here with the kind permission of the author, Alao Idris Ibrahim, a good friend of mine, who was the 1st prize winner of the 2013 Naija Writers' Coach Essay Competition. If you're entering the 2014 CIPMN Essay Competition, this should help you. If you're not, feel free to pass it on to someone who is. Click here to continue reading... Essay Writing Competition On "Communicating Freedom" This essay writing competition is a joint initiative of Centre for Civil Society and LawLex Organization to encourage young minds to engage in a critical thought process and to provide them with a platform to express their opinions. The word Freedom has a very vast meaning which cannot be singularly expressed. This essay writing competitions gives you the liberty to experiment and innovate with words. 1st Prize - Rs 4500; 2nd Prize - Rs 3000; 3rd Prize - Rs 1500; Consolation Prize - Rs 500. Click here to continue reading... If you know anyone who might be interested in any of these opportunities, please pass on this newsletter to him/her. The world needs more generosity. Warmest regards, Abdullahi.

Naija Writers Coach, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara, 110001, NIGERIA 

Council Official Killed By Policemen Attached To Former Borno Governor Ali Modu Sheriff

Ali Modu Sheriff returning to Maiduguri Borno earlierA treasurer of Kala-Balge Local Government Area in the central part of Borno State was reportedly killed by stray bullets when policemen attached to former governor, Ali Modu Sheriff shot into the air to disperse political thugs who lay siege at the residence of Ex-Governor  on Monday in Maiduguri. 

The former governor who returned to the state under heavy security on Monday about a Dornier 328 aircraft associated with Shell Petroleum  was in the state to prepare for a rally that would see him return to the ruling party, People Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Sheriff, a close associate of Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan, had the Maiduguri airport reopened for him to return to the state.

The Ex-Governor whose associates reorganized members of a group of youth known as “ ECOMOG” became uncomfortable when youths started massing around his residence in protest against his presence in the state.

The former governor then sought the help of police to disperse them. The police fired severally warning shots in the air to scare away the thugs, one of the  bullets reportedly strayed and killed the council official who was near Sheriff's house located around  Giwa army barracks at the G.R.A in Maiduguri. 

Meanwhile, state officials said they were shocked that while the airport remain shut against Muslims billed to attend the hajj in Mecca since June 27th, 2014, the President approved the airport to be reopened specifically for the former governor.

The closure of the airport led to the death of a policeman attached to the state Governor’s brother,  Shettima Mohammed Shettima, as he traveled to Kano by road to join a flight to Mecca. The Governor’s brother also suffered several fractures; as a result, of the accident. The Governor, Kashim Shettima was not allowed to use the airport to travel to visit his brother at the hospital according to state officials.The SUV in which a policeman attached to Borno Governor Shettima died in an auto accident on his way to Kano to board a Hajj flight to Saudi Arabia

Former Governor Alli Modu Sheriff is known as one of the creators of deadly Islamist sect, Boko Haram during his tenure as governor of the state. the sect later turned against him killing his younger brother who he anointed to become governor of the state.