Meets Runway Announces the Date for its Iconic Edition | Saturday 21st December 2013

The highly anticipated fashion event of the year, Music Meets Runway has announced its date. Yay! The event of music and fabulous couture will happen on Saturday 21st December 2013.

This years event is tagged the “Icon Edition” and will feature prominent Designers and Artists such as; Deola Sagoe, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, Iconic Invanity, Femi Kuti, 2Face and more.

Tickets to this event are available right now on www.afritickets.com so head on down.

Ticket Prices
Standard Tickets: N5, 000
Standard VIP Silver Tickets: N30, 000
VIP Gold Tickets: N100, 000

Listen Up! Music Meets Runway is offering a 20% discount on all early bird ticket purchases on Afritickets.com. I repeat, head on down.

Date: Saturday 21st December 2013
Time: 6PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos

Follow them on Twitter @musicmeetsrunway | Instagram @musicmeetsrunway and their website www.musicmeetsrunway.com for updates and more information.

Mbong Amata, Frank Edoho spotted in Bayelsa together

Jeta Amata’s ex-wife and Nollywood actress, Mbong Amata was spotted alongside Frank Edoho, the Who Wants To Be A millionaire host and Katherine Obiang’s ex-hubby, in Bayelsa recently.

Sources disclosed that the actress and the TV show host have been paired to star opposite each other in a new flick that is currently in the works.

Produced and supervised by Emem Isong, the two are expected to spend some days in Bayelsa for the movie shoot that is expected to commence in few days.

Nollywood Actress, Princess Chineke Releases Hot and Popping Pictures

The name Princess Chineke will surely not sound strange to many people, especially among Nigerian movie buffs. Even though the actress is not one of the stars that has been in the news for the negative reasons, she has proven with time that Nollywood is not only about one scandal or the other, as some of its players have made many people to believe.

Princess Chineke recently hit the headlines when she posed with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in the United States of America (USA), where both of them attended a meeting.

The ex-Miss UNIBEN queen has now released some hot pictures of hers, which are no doubt breathtaking.

Genevieve Nnaji gets award as Omotola Jalade Ekeinde gets omitted at Nollywood @ 20 awards

Time Magazine acclaimed Nollywood Queen, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, was omitted at the Nollywood @ 20 awards ceremony as Genevieve Nnaji gets an award for her contribution towards the industry.
On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, several Nollywood stars were honoured by the organizers of the Nollywood @ 20 awards ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel on Victoria Island.
Few stakeholders found it rather unusual why the most influential Nigerian-according to Time Magazine- was not only absent but omitted from the awards ceremony.
Other contemporaries of the Ije star and popular faces including Genevieve Nnaji were awarded by the organizers of the awards ceremony.
Movie Moments gathered that Larry Williams, Zeb Ejiro, Adebayo Salami, Sadik Balewa, Idowu Phillips, Eddie Ugbomma, Tunji Bamishigbin, RMD, Tunde Kelani, Ken Nnebue, Fidelis Duker, Bukky Ajayi, Abbey Lanre, Jide Kosoko, Andy Amenechi, Sani Muazu, Emem Isong, Mike Nliam, Pete Edochie, Taiwo Hassan, Fred Amata, Yinka Quadri, Umar Faruk, Lanre Hanssan, Kareem Adepoju, Tunde Alabi Hundeyin.

Longest Music Video By Pharell Williams – Watch his 24 hour ‘Happy’ music video

Pharrell Williams has released a 24-hour music video for his new single ‘Happy‘.

No jokes: The video lasts for a full 24 hours and is broken down in six parts – it features people form different races dancing and having fun while the music plays in the background.

The video also features cameos from several people, including Magic Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel and members of Odd Future.

Watch below…

Omotola Ekeinde Graces New African Magazine Latest Issue

Star actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has hit the front page of the New African Magazine. The African star and one of the 100 most powerful persons in the world, was looking sexy in the magazine as usual.

The combination of her beauty, style and elegance gave colour and glamour to the publication. Omosexy, as she is fondly called because of her stunning beauty, is one of the greatest talents to have come out of the continent in the entertainment industry.

She was recently made a Chief by the Osemawe of Ondo kingdom.

Deola Sagoe’s daughter takes over mum’s fashion business

Teni Sagoe, one of the daughters of renowned designer Deola Sagoe has taken over the running of her mother’s fashion business.

Punch Newspaper reports that the 22-year-old Teni who co-owns a label called CLAN with her siblings Aba (20) and Tiwa (16) will now cater for Deola Sagoe clients.

Deola Sagoe designs bespoke tailoring while CLAN does couture.

Teni who read law at the University of Exeter, UK says she wants to still practice law after she has grown the family’s fashion business to a point where she can leave it to face other things.

HERE COMES THE FUTURE CAR

OMG!!! I saw this car and thought I should share. This is the future car. Technology is really advancing. We might some day have a luxury car that flies. Lol. What do you think about this Car?

Madonna Leads On Forbes List Of Highest-paid Musician

Madonna has beaten Lady Gaga to the title of highest-paid musician in the world, according to Forbes magazine. The 55-year-old singer is still the queen of pop according to the magazine, earning $125 million from June 2012 to May 2013 thanks to her sell-out ‘MDMA Tour’, miles ahead of her nearest rival Lady Gaga, who raked in $80 million. Rockers Bon Jovi and country singer Toby Keith were next, with Coldplay coming in fifth place. 

Despite lacklustre sales of her latest album, Madonna made her fortune from fans paying $100 a ticket to see her tour – which grossed $305 million – as well as from merchandise sales, a clothing line, fragrance and investments in companies like Vita Coco.

Student to die by hanging for stealing mobile phone & recharge cards

According to a report by Thisday,a High Court in Effurun, Delta State, has sentenced a 24-year-old secondary school student, Moses Akatugba, to death by hanging for stealing mobile phones and  recharge cards.

Ciara Sexy Looks At Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

American singer and dancer Ciara looked stunningly sexy yesterday at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York. The singer who recently got engaged to rapper Future, walked to the red carpet in a black silk provocative Prabal Gurung dress and T-bar Giuseppe Zanotti heeled sandals.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is a well attended event where men and women come together to watch gorgeous Victoria Angels strut their stuff in sexy underwear and somehow, Ciara stole the show! Her attire had a lethal combination of a thigh high slit and a backless cut that dress allowed her to display her well toned and endless legs it was an impressive style move for Ciara, she aced it. 

Comedian Basketmouth Celebrates Wedding Anniversary In Nairobi

It is really a good thing to marry a celebrity as Nigerian top comedian and Glo Ambassador,  Bright Okpocha, (Basketmouth), took his wife, Elsie, to the ‘Green Land under the Sun’, as Nairobi is fondly called by its citizens, to celebrate the third anniversary of their wedding.
The celebration of love coincided with this year’s headliner comedy show, ‘Night of a thousand Laugh in Kenya’, packaged by ace producer, Opa Williams.

Tiwa Savage's Bachelorette Party Takes Place On Saturday

On Saturday November 23rd Tiwa will say goodbye to spinsterhood as she marries the love of her life, Tunji 'Teebillz' Balogun. A week before then her friends are throwing her an amazing Hen Night. It will hold this Saturday November 16th in Ikoyi, Lagos.

D'banj &Alexandra Burke cover November issue of Complete Fashion

Beautiful isn't it ?

Wale And Chipmunk To Perform At Ice Prince’s Fire Of Zamani Concert

Multiple Grammy award winning rapper, Wale is set to perform in Nigeria for the first time at Ice Prince’s Fire Of Zamani concert. The big-budget concert is part of activities to commemorate the release of his critically acclaimed second album.
His record label, Chocolate City also confirmed today that chart topping UK rapper, Chipmunk will be performing at the Fire Of Zamani concert along with Africa’s biggest rapper, MI Abaga.
Wale and Chipmunk are two of the superstar international acts featured on Ice Prince’s second album. The Nigerian American rapper Wale upped the ante on the track ‘Tipsy’ after Ice Prince introduces him brilliantly where he reassured Nigerians he is still part of them. Smooth and suave Chipmunk blends brilliantly with Ice Prince on ‘Mercy’ as both MCs silver-tongued talked about fine ladies with Ice name-dropping Yvonne Okoro.

Mavin Records Releases Official Statement On Wande Coal's Departure.

Read an official statement released from Don Jazzy' Mavin Records regarding singer Wande Coal's departure from the label, below.

It is with deep regret that we officially announce the departure of recording artist Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, from Mavin Records due to irreconcilable differences.

Over the past few months, Mavin Records has made a concerted move to consolidate its position in the Nigerian music industry. Mavin has pursued a renewed ethos to raise its standards of quality and professionalism to a world-class level. Wande’s vision has not aligned with ours and a few months ago all parties mutually agreed that a separation would be the best course of action.

Oprah's Dramatic Cover For December 2013 O Magazine

 
 Oprah Winfrey knows how to rock a dramatic dress!  Check out her fabulous look for the cover of her December 2013 issue of O Magazine inside, plus how she let Jimmy Kimmel share the cover...
It's Oprah's Favorite Things!  And while this Holiday red WHITE by Vera Wang gown is indeed one of OUR favorite things, the media mogul has put out her annual list of her 60 most favorite things.  All while looking amazing on her cover.


She did something rare (which she's only done a few times) and allowed someone to share the cover with her.  And this time, it's talk show host Jimmy Kimmel--her elf.
Check out the full list of her faves HERE.  What are you copping?  We've got our eyes on a few things...

Pope Francis’ Compassionate Moment With A Sick Man Covered With Boils

Pope Francis has made it clear he wants to be a pontiff who ministers to everyone.
At the end of his general audience at St. Peter’s Square today, the 76-year-old leader of the Catholic Church shared a compassionate moment with a man whose face appeared to be plagued with boils.
Pope Francis kissed the man’s head and then held him as he prayed.
“True power is service. The pope must serve all people, especially the poor, the weak, the vulnerable,” Pope Francis tweeted in March after a body of cardinals elected him to lead the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.
Humility has been a cornerstone for the new pope, who has made it clear he wants to build a more inclusive church.
In one of his first acts as pope, during a Holy Thursday ceremony, the pontiff washed the feet of 12 young prisoners.
Pope Francis has also chosen to live a simple life. He has declined to live in the lavish papal apartments, insists on carrying his own bags and has been known to tool around the Vatican in a 1984 Renault.

See More Compassionate Pictures Below. Its so touching

Ghanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim is A-Listers Magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman in West Africa

African  Kim Kardashian is at again In April Gwyneth Paltrow was named People Magazine‘s Most Beautiful Woman in the World, in June Y! Magazine said it is ex-MBGN Omowunmi Akinnifesi that is the World’s Most Beautiful Woman. In West Africa, A-Listers Magazine is giving the honour to Ghanaian movie star Juliet Ibrahim.

For the maiden edition of the lifestyle publication, Juliet Ibrahim strikes a sexy pose as West Africa’s most gorgeous in a grey sequined mini dress and black pumps.

New Music Video: 2Face Idibia Feat. Tony Oneweek – Ife Di Nma

Have you noticed lately that there has been creative collabos in the Nigeria music Industry. From Tiwa Savage‘s Eminado, to Lynxxx and Banky W‘s African Bad Girl, some of our favourite artistes are hitting the high notes with their music videos.

High life singer Tony Oneweek, who is known for his singles “Onwa December” and “Everybody Gyrate” has premiered the video for his single “Ife Di Nma” featuring 2Face Idibia.

Watch Video After Cut

Gabrielle Union Covers The December 2013 Issue Of Essence Magazine.

 

Muti-talented American actress Gabrielle Union is all smiles in Bibhu Mohapatra gown on the December 2013 issue of Essence Magazine. The 41-year-old former model will be staring in season two of BET’s original series, “Being Mary Jane,” which starts January 7th 2014. She's styled by celebrity stylist June Ambrose.

Banky’s From Grass To Grace Story - 'I begged to sell CDs in US salons to survive’

Many see the glamour but are ignorant of the hard work and pains that preceded the fame of Nigeria’s rhythm and blues, R&B, superstar, Banky W. From an undergraduate begging for audience at salons in the United States, US, where his musical career started, 32-year-old Banky has built a musical empire that has produced internationally acclaimed artistes like Skales and Wizkid. Christened Olubankole Wellington, the Empire Mates Entertainment –EME- boss was born in the US to Nigerian parents who later relocated to Nigeria when he was five. It was after studying at the Home Science Association Secondary School, Lagos that he moved to New York to study industrial engineering on scholarship. With several albums to his credit, the manifold award-winner shares his story. 

Pictures:Comedian AY Donates Car To Charity

 

Ayo Makun popularly know as AY has donated a Toyota Solara car to Project27 Africa; a rural child NGO based in Lagos. AY made the donation when he returned back from US where he went to shoot his movie.

While receiving the car, the president of Project27 Africa said  “We can’t express our deepest appreciation enough to AY for his thoughtful generosity. With his donation, AY has demonstrated a deep commitment to the happiness of Kids in Rural Africa the category of children Project27 Africa caters for. And there’s just no way to fully express our gratitude. We only hope going all out to more rural areas and making much more rural Kids very happy would help us communicate our very big thanks to him. Good gesture
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Davido’s camp respond to the night club brawl accusations, share photos of his wounded bodyguard

 

Yesterday, we reported that Davido and his bodyguard were involved in a brawl which injured seven people at the Nu Grotto night club, 217 Etim Inyang Crescent Victoria Island. 

Well, Davido’s camp have just released a press statement stating their side of the story, they also released pictures of  Davido’s injured bodyguard, TJ, who was allegedly stabbed twice, in the neck and the hand, by the DJ of the club.

Read the press release below and see photos of the injured bodyguard:

Mercy Johnson, Nse Ikpe-Etim & Clarion Chukwura star in Hustlers

 The movie Hustlers show our movie stars in another light. Producer Elvis Chucks is back on the scene with a new production. Top Nollywood actresses including Mercy Johnson, Nse Ikpe-Etim, and Clarion Chukwuka channel their best wild characters in the movie. Rising Nollywood talent IKOgbonna and Chelsea Eze also star in the production. It is set to hit the cinemas in Dec 2013. Watch the trailer above. Website: www.hustlersmovie.net . FB page - www.facebook.com/hustlersmovie

NEW MOVIES:Monalisa Chinda, Daniella Okeke & Uche Jombo Target The Hot Young Men As Lagos Cougars

 

 As the ladies of Nollywood get a bit older, their roles change a bit, in the latest of movies about to hit the big screen, Monalisa Chinda and Uche Jombo get their older groove on starring as cougars in Lagos Cougars

Synopsis:

3 bored, professional, single women in their 40′s decide to take a walk on the wild side and let go of their inhibitions. They date some hot young men! Mothers hide your sons. The Cougars have come to town. Grrrrr! Starring Uche Jombo,Monalisa Chinda, Alex Ekubo, Bobby Michaels, Diana yekinni, Benjamin Touitou, Ifeanyi Kalu & Sean Faqua. Produced by Emem Isong. Directed by Desmond Elliot.

Nicki Minaj & Lil Kim Hit It Off In Brooklyn

 

Nicki Minaj and Ace female rapper, Lil Kim brought the house down at the Barclays Centre for Power 105.1FM’s Powerhouse in Brooklyn over the weekend despite their rivalry. Although both didn’t perform together, fans are sure the two female rap stars gave them maximum entertainment with back to back hits off their different albums.

Actress Yvonne Okoro Set To Host Own TV Show

 

Popular Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro is making her debut as a TV host with the recording of her own show ‘Dining With Yvonne’.

The actress has reportedly been filming and producing a new cooking talk show in London. According to IFactorylive CCO, Michael Djaba who confirmed the report to Ghanaian media, ‘We are working with Yvonne and her sisters on one of our reality shows called First Ladies, so it was a natural fit when her company, Desamour came to us to produce Dining With Yvonne. Yvonne is the consummate professional and will show a different side to her personality… in the TV talk show realm.’

 Dining With Yvonne is set to be a fine mix of cooking and talk show hosted by the rising actress. Gist the show will be split into episodes and each episode would see guests cook with Yvonne and afterwards talk about a topic dear to their hearts.  

Man Punished By Soldiers For Crossing Ikorudu Express Road

A man was punished this morning by soldiers on Ikorodu road for crossing the express road instead of using the flyover bridge. The man ought to have used the bridge instead of crossing the road.

Photos From The Fire Outbreak at Great Nigeria House, Balogun Market Lagos

There was a fire outbreak at Great Nigeria Insurance House at Balogun Market in Lagos this morning. Eye witnesses said the fire started around 5am from one of the top floors. The cause of the fire outbreak is unknown but people suspect that it may be as a result of electrical fault. The building accommodates various businesses, including banks.
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