Tuesday, March 25, 2014

New Music: Omawuni release 3 new singles

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Give it up for Omawumi.
The Nigerian music star has released three love ballads that truly capture the essence of the Valentine season.
The songs which include Finally, You Must Love Me and Serious Love Nwantinti featuring No-Time Band.
Finally which is from the Lasso of Truth Deluxe album, is produced E-Kelly. It describes the genesis of every relationship, the lady’s pretence, and patience by a man before giving up on a lover.
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You Must Love Me is enthralling with true love. It was produced by Sizzle Pro.
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Serious Love Nwatinti (Remix) featuring No-Time Band, highlights her love for live instrumentation.
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New Music: DJ Xclusive Feat. D’Prince & Wizkid – Gal Bad

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It’s time to party! A spanking new track by DJ Xclusive is premiering now.
He teams up with music superstars Wizkid and D’Prince in “Gal Bad“, produced by Don Jazzy. The song highlights the rich party lifestyle of Nigeria’s pop music.
Check it out!



Register Now for The Miss Black & Proud Africa 2014! Auditions in Lagos, Abuja & Port Harcourt

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Are you African and fierce? Do you feel you have what it takes to ‘talk the talk’ and ‘walk the walk’? Do you have the desire to excel in the field of modelling and beyond? Are you bold and eloquent with unique features?
The Black & Proud Model competition 2014 is a fashion and modelling initiative aimed at developing and providing young African females a platform to excel in the field of modelling and beyond, providing each applicant a unique opportunity to achieve their desired goals.
The word “Black” is a Metaphor used here to represent a foundation on which Africa’s culture, heritage and ethnicity are embodied to give an edge and charisma that supersedes falling back to a notion that ‘black’ is just an ordinary colour. It promotes strength, unity, beauty and diversity on which a number of African women all over the world have embraced and created entrepreneurial goals and achievements for them. This project therefore embraces women from all over irrespective of their skin colour, race or social-cultural background who are proudly African.
This year it could be you!
The Components
The competition would consist of Regional Castings, The Black and Proud Academy (boot camp) and the Main Event. Applicants would be judged based on their individuality, originality, unique attributes and creativity. Castings would take place in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt.
Requirements
• Go to blacknproud.org and fill online application bio data
• Send in a 3 min video clip showcasing individual commercial prowess (ability to sell and influence). Products can be dresses, shoes, bags, nature or whatever works for you. Videos are to be sent via mail or hard disk which can be brought to the audition centers. Videos can be shot with camera phones, digital cameras and other electronic gadgets convenient for you.
• Registrations forms would be sent via contact email provided in step 1 or can be picked up at audition centres.
• Registration forms are FREE
Applicants from other West African countries are invited to participate in the Black and Proud Model Competition 2014.
Please note that further details regarding videos and data sent would be conveyed via registration forms.
The theme for this year’s Miss Black and Proud Africa competition is “Who is the Fiercest of them All“. The theme is centred on providing a winner who has the ability to command the catwalk and showcase her originality and individuality by maintaining her confidence and charisma.
Audition dates and venues would be announced shortly.
The winner for The Black and Proud Model Competition would walk away with
• Prize Money
• One week luxury trip to an African destination country
• One year modelling contract with one of Africa’s most prestigious modelling agencies
• Brand Endorsements
• ….and many more
Applicants please note that THERE WOULD BE AN INTERESTING TWIST on the day of the main event scheduled to take place on Saturday 2nd August 2014.
Don’t just hear about it. BE ABOUT IT!!!
Follow them on Twitter: @bblackandproud | Follow them on Instagram: @bblackandproud | Find them on their Facebook page- www.facebook.com/bblackandproud
For sponsorship and enquiries send an e-mail to blackandproud2014@gmail.com  | Call 08032179713 | Visit: http://blacknproud.org
The Black and Proud Model Competition is proudly supported by media partners Styljunki and BellaNaija.
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See What Has Happened To Madam Dora Akunyili

After months of staying in hospital and remaining in doors at home, former Minister of Information, Madam Dora Akunyili finally summoned enough courage to show up in public. She has been sick for sometime now and I heard several doctors have not been able to find out what exactly is eating her up.
She appeared at the venue of the ongoing National Conference in Abuja on Monday and many top politicians who saw Madam Akunyili just could not believe their eyes...

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Did Iyanya Really get a “N150 Million” Lenovo Endorsement Deal?


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So True, So False.
Iyanya‘s new endorsement deal with Lenovo, is presently the centre of controversy. Last week, the Nigerian music star announced that he has signed on as a brand ambassador for the Chinese tech company. (click here to read)
But recent reports have surfaced that Kukere Master has no deal with the company. On the new gig, Iyanya’s manager Ubi Franklin revealed to The Net NG that “It’s true, it cost about N150 to N170 million and the duration is for 24 months”
A rep for Lenovo denied that he has been chosen to represent the brand. “I don’t know who he is…maybe you should call him and ask him yourself”, the rep said.
Ubi Franklin insisted that there is a deal, saying “If Lenovo says that, then that’s their business, my artiste has a deal to promote their products here in Nigeria and in a few weeks, you’ll see what we’re are talking about.”
According to BBC, Lenovo made a whopping $265 Million last year. With that amount, they can obviously afford Iyanya but the why is a rep for the company denying the deal?
Just like Ubi stated, we will find out in a few weeks.

MUSIC:OJB Jezreel premieres 3 new songs!

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There’s one thing OJB Jezreel knows how to do well:  making good music.
Health restored, the hit producer is back! Listen to three brand new singles here…
Listen to ‘Zion’

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Listen to ‘Not afraid’

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Listen to ‘Locho’

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Toke Makinwa sizzles in Gold on the cover of Exquisite Magazine’s February 2014


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Toke Makinwa lands her first cover as Mrs Maje Ayida.
The Nigerian media personality channels a glamorous show girl in a fringe gold dress, chandelier drop earrings and wavy ombre locks, on the cover of Exquisite Magazine‘s February 2014 issue.
In the magazine, she speaks about her most buzzed about relationship with fitness trainer hubby and love.
According to EM, she says “Love is what you make of it, it is finding that person that wants to keep working at it. You both work and don’t stop working at being better at loving yourselves and loving each other completely”.
Toke also gives the scoop on her vlog journey, her new TV show – Trending and living life on her own terms.
This new issue of Exquisite Magazine will be available on Sunday 16th February 2014 from vendors and at www.jumia.com.ng

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

FLASH BACK: Chidinma Ekhile, Eva Alordiah, Zee, Zara Gretti Dressed In School Uniforms!


Meet school teacher, Sound Sultan and his students Eva Alordiah, Chidinma Ekhile {Miss Kedike}, Zee and Zara Gretti.
Photo of the day