Sunday, December 22, 2013

From dust to gold story of Nigerian designer, Chris Aire’s success in Hollywood



Known in Hollywood as the ‘King of Bling’, Nigerian-born jeweler, Chris Aire has stars such as Angelina Jolie, 50 Cent Shaquille O'Neal as well top sport stars on his clientele list.


Nigerian jeweler Chris Aire (right) during a show of some of his designs.
How did he start?  "I had my little coach bag," Aire says. "I had everything in it 'cause seriously I didn't know any of these guys. So walking up to them you really have just a minute -- if even that -- to say 'yo, this is what I've got,'" he adds. "I had instances where people thought I was selling hot items -- 'this dude out here man, he's got some stolen stuff.'". Read MORE.

I Love Sexuality, But I'm Spiritually Inclined"-Singer Maheeda As She Insists She Is A Gospel Singer And Releases Even Raunchier Christmas Photos(18+)


I Love Sexuality, But I'm Spiritually Inclined"-Singer Maheeda As She Insists She Is A Gospel Singer And Releases Even Raunchier Christmas Photos(18+)

This Maheeda babe is as ridiculous as it gets.
The controversial singer(real name Caroline Sam), known for posting nude pictures on the internet told Galaxy Television why she loves to pose nude, and insists she is a gospel singer. See what she said below:
"I'm not posting those nude pictures on the internet to teach people to start going naked, I posted them because I felt I am sexy and I love sexuality. In Europe, where I live, at a certain age, parents will start to teach their children about sex education. But it is unfortunate that I came from this part of the world where sentiment is attached to everything.
I’m 31 years old and I can’t pretend to behave like a baby or something. I’m sexy and I like it. I’m still spiritually inclined and I have some gospel songs which are not out yet. One of them is Papangolo. Those nude pictures you see is Maheeda. That is me. I am just expressing myself. I’m sexy and I am only appreciating that fact because I love sexuality.
She also released even more raunchier Christmas  photos. See them after the cut. 18+


 
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The truth about Saidi, Fathia’s feud


It is no longer news that the simmering feud between ex-spouses and colleagues Fathia and Saidi Balogun is back on the boil. The truth however is that the stories being circulated contains mostly half-truths and has nothing to do with what is really going on between the two. The story is that the two actors are in court over the right to the name ‘Balogun’. As you know, Fathia after seven years of divorce continues to use Saidi’s Balogun’s surname. But indications from both of them show  the issue is not quite what it is touted to be.
What probably escalated the matter is the press release earlier sent out by Fathia which reads, “Our attention has been drawn to media reports where Saidi Balogun claims that he knows nothing about the media reports that he is in court with our client Fathia Balogun. We will like to put the records straight.”
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The error is, the release did not mention which case was in court. Many quickly deduced that the case is about the usage of the surname. But when both parties were reached by Box Office, the matter was clarified. The two in fact have remained legally married even after the breakup seven years ago and were in court recently to finalise the divorce.
When we reached Saidi he said, “I was accused of lying to the press on a recent rumour that has been circulating. I separated from my ex-wife Fathia Balogun in 2006, over seven years ago. Since we were legally married in court, we had to legally divorce in court to finalize the issue. The public is welcome to go to the Lagos High Court to verify these records. This has absolutely nothing to do with any name. I am not asking or forcing Fathia to stop using the name Balogun, as it is one of the most common Yoruba names,” the fair completion actor said.
Fathia too appeared shocked at the way things turned out. When reached, she expressed surprise at the direction the story had been going. According to her, most of what she knew about her changing her name and going to court, she read in the papers. “I don’t know where they get all these stories from,” she said.

Both Saidi and Fathia have two children together and both bear Balogun, their father’s surname. Fathia had a child before marrying Saidi. Saidi also has more children after the break-up. The two maintain they remain friends and good colleagues. “Their children and their jobs will continue to put them in each other’s way whether they like it or not,” a fellow actor and friend of the duo said. 

EXCLUSIVE NEWS| Check Out The ‘Grudge Match’ Featurette , Starring Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro! [VIDEO]


Sylvestor Stallone and Robert De Niro are hitting the silver screen together in ‘Grudge Match’ on Christmas Day! 

‘Grudge Match’, a boxing film about two aging boxing rivals, boasts an allstar cast including: Kevin Hart, Kim Bassinger, LL Cool J, and Jon Bernthal.

Check out the ‘Grudge Match’ featurette below...



EXCLUSIVE NEWS| Reality Star Angela Simmons Arrives Nigeria For MMR [PHOTOS]



Reality star & daughter of Rev Run, Angela Simmons arrived Lagos today for Music Meets Runway taking place this Saturday at Eko Hotel. 

She will be hosting the music and fashion event alongside IK Osakioduwa.

Check out more pics below...







Saturday, December 21, 2013

Photos From The Future Awards Africa 2013


The Future Awards Africa 2013 anchored by Toke Makinwa and Vector held at the Arztech Arcum Hall in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, December 20, hosted by the River State Government.Capture
Guests in attendance include Julius Agwu, Timi Dakolo, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, O. C Ukeje,  Vector, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Gbenro Akinbade, Jessy Jagz and others. See photos after the cut…
Source: LIB

Adichie’s 'Americanah' tops BBC’s Best of 2013 Books




Few weeks after The New York Times listed Chimamanda Ngozi  Adichie’s novel Americanah as top of 2013 books, the BBC has also given the Nigerian-born author a top place in its ‘Best of 2013 Books’.
 BBC says Adichie is “supremely smart.” She is also noted as a “fearless” writer when it comes to subjects such as “love, hate and shades of blackness.”

The BBC Top Ten Books 2013:
1. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
2. The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber
3. The Book of My Lives by Aleksandar Hemon
4. The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner
5. The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
6. The Son by Philipp Meyer
7. Sparta by Roxana Robinson
Tenth of December by George Saunders
9. The Woman Who Lost Her Soul by Bob Shacochis
10. Mary Coin by Marisa Silver

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