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Month: May 2015
Adams Oshiomhole, the 63-year-old Governor of Edo State has been dripping info about his new wife, former model and air hostess, Lara Fortes, to the media. In his most recent revelation, he claims she was a virgin when they met and it was him who “initiated her into the worldly ways.” More on the click.
It’s always important to support and spotlight the work of people in the community who are doing big things, including starting…
Ahhhh, this just made my whole dayyyyyyy! Janet Jackson – who just turned 49 years old on Saturday, May 16 – announced via social media that she’s coming out with new music and a tour this year. Watch her announcement video plus more details, after the click.
According to the Kano state Attorney General, the case against the 15 year old girl who killed the 35 year old man she was forced to marry with rat poison, has been dropped. Reasons? Because she’s a minor and the victim’s family forgave her. More on the click.
Looks like fabulousness runs in the Ekeinde family. The ever gorgeous Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her 15 year old daughter, Meraiah, were recently honored as the new ambassadors for Knorr, the German food brand that makes the seasoning cubes people put in their soups and stews. Photos from the launch event, after the click.
It’s out! The video that Wizkid shot while in South Africa (during the same time he jumped on stage with Chris Brown to perform African Bad Girl), is finally available for your viewing pleasure. Watch the official visuals for the Fela-inspired joint, Expensive Shit, directed by Sesan, after the click.
Two of Nigeria’s top media personalities – Ebuka Obi Uchendu and Toke Makinwa were spotted with Solange Knowles at the 300th anniversary event of Martell, one of the oldest cognac houses in the world. The event held last night – May 20th, 2015 – at the Palace of Versailles in France. More photos and details after the click.
Aww, loved this story coming out of Ghana. Actress Joselyn Dumas, her makeup artist, Luxe D’visage and Zaron all joined forces to do makeovers for some of the young ladies selling in the market. Details and photos after the click.
Hmm, could it be that Mario Balotelli and Fanny Neguesha have rekindled their flame? The two were spotted on what looked like a lavish shopping spree in Milan, Italy yesterday. Photos and more of the story on the click.
The Internets are all abuzz – looks like Mr. OBO aka Davido, is the father of the baby girl born to Sophie Momodu earlier this week. Story on the click.
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