Brazil 2014: FIFA World Cup Finals Draw

The 2014 FIFA World Cup draw took place in Brazil today and Nigeria will play against Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-something...lol. Nigeria's opening game will be against Iran and even though Bosnia looks like it will be an easy game for us, the country is ranked higher than Nigeria in the world. They are ranked 21st, while Nigeria is ranked 36th, but I'm sure we'll qualify alongside Messi's Argentina.

Genevieve Nnaji showsoff natural beauty in new photo

She looks like a sweet 16..Is this her hair?Naturally beautiful..

Dencia blasts those who call Nelson Mandela by his first name

Lol each to his own.I don't think Nelson Mandela cared about titles and calling him by his first name shows how loved he is to people allover the world..It won't change his status as a legend either

I regret my tattoos,.It's wrong in God's eyes-Anita Joseph

In a Chat with WG in which she reportedly broke down in tears, newly Born Again Anita Joseph said

“ I regret my tattoos. It is something I wish I never had” she said “ it’s so addictive. You do one, you would do again and again. I just loved tattoos. But that was when I haven’t grown up and never knew it’s wrong in God’s eyes“ 

She had a change of heart because of an encounter with a fan

Halima Abubakar shares photo from her hospital bed

The actress says she took ill after a friends wedding "I left a friends wedding to the hospital bed,thou i was ill mainly frm exhaustion and fatique""

We wish her quick recovery 

NBC bans several songs including Gobe, Caro, Ghost Mode, Afefe..

Nelson Mandela dies at 95

South African Government has announced the death of Nelson Mandela. South African president Jacob Zuma announced that the former president and anti-apartheid revolutionary passed away peacefully in the company of his family in his home in Johannesburg around 8:50 this evening Dec. 5th. He was 95 years old.

His death marks the final chapter in a life that changed South Africa forever. What a man! May his soul rest in peace, amen.

President Jacob Zuma said flags will be flown at half-mast across South Africa immediately with a state burial to follow. The UK government have also announced that flags will be flown at half-mast in the UK. Rest in peace, Madiba!

R I P PAPA MADIBA

Kate Middleton and Prince William attend premiere of Mandela film

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the premiere of Mandela - Long Way to Freedom this evening at London's Leicester Square. Kate stepped out in a stunning Roland Mouret gown. She looks like a princess! Oh wait, she is! :-)

Meanwhile the Duke and Duchess of cambridge re-rocked their outfits. The royal couple wore this same outfits to a black tie event in May 2012. See the pic below...

Pres. Jonathan declares 3days national mourning for Nelson Mandela

Great move!

Pic: Pres Jonathan &wife on arrival at France for the Security Summit

 

President Jonathan and first lady Patience Jonathan pictured on arrival at France for summit on Peace and Security in Africa.

Top Nigerian artistes call BON/IBAN bluff

Below is a press release from Efe Omorogbe on the ban of Nigerian artistes by the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) and Independent Broadcasters Association (IBAN)

Less than 48 hours after the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBAN) and Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) issued a statement banning the broadcast of the music of nearly all of Nigeria’s topmost musicians on the radio and TV stations run by affiliate stations, a group of star musicians and top players in the music industry have fired back. Continue...

Rita Dominic replies Charles Novia...

So yesterday Nollywood movie producer/director Charles Novia named his best five Nollywood actresses of 2013 and placed award-winning actress Rita Dominic at No.5. Well, Rita has given a hint of what she thinks of the list...:-). See tweet below...

2face and Tiwa Savage to perform at Exquisite Face of the Universe

First Royal Events, the organisers of Exquisite Face Of The Universe beauty pageant has announced that 2face Idibia and Tiwa Savage will be performing at the Exquisite Face Of The Universe finals holding on Saturday December 19 2013. The biggest African beauty pageant event, being staged in Nigeria for the first time will take place at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites by 6pm.

2face and Tiwa will join other performers at the Exquisite Face Of The Universe finale to serenade guests and contestants with some of their latest hit singles. 2Face Idibia, who is no stranger to beauty pageants, will be joined on stage by some of the beauty queens vying for the top prize. Continue...

 

Check out Toke Makinwa's stunning new photos

 Pics taken by famed photographer August Udoh for her website. See more photos below..

Meet the Hosts of Baileys Boutique: Stephanie and Veronica

Meeting these two lovely ladies, one would tend to judge by outward appearances. Veronica Odeka, tall and imposing like an Amazon and Stephanie Coker lithe, soft and almost angelic in character. Talking with them is another issue. Veronica is articulate and passionate about fashion and the industry. Stephanie is focused, cherry and playful.

One thing they do have in common is the passion to communicate to people and the Baileys Boutique Radio Show. Continue...

BON bans several artists including 2face, D'banj, Iyanya, because of COSON

For quite some time now, the Copyrights Society of Nigeria (COSON), has been harassing the Broadcasting Society of Nigeria (BON) and the Independent Broadcasting Society of Nigeria, IBAN, insisting that they pay royalties for playing the songs of Nigerian artists. COSON has dragged several radio and TV stations to court, demanding millions, sometimes billions of Naira in royalty.

Well, it seems IBAN and BON have had enough. Two days ago, they announced the ban of all Nigerian artists registered with COSON. Meaning that they ordered the immediate stop to the airing of songs of artists who are COSON members.

The artists include 2face Idibia, D'banj, Onyeka Onwenu, Iyanya, Banky W, Flavour, Ice Prince, Dr Sid, Olamide, 9ice, M.I, eLDee, Ruggedman, Wizkid, Asa, Waje, Omawumi and several others.

Nominees list for Headies 2013 released

The Headies 2013 nominee's list is out. The year in review is from March 2012 - June 2013. See if your favorite artists made the list and tell us what you think. Find the full list after the cut...

1. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in year under review.

1. I WISH – WAJE
2. GOOD MORNING – BRYMO
3. NATURAL SOMETHING – SOUND SULTAN
4. THIS YEAR - JAYWON

Tara Durotoye, Folake Coker make Forbes list of 20 Young Power Women In Africa 2013

Forbes Africa annual list of “20 Young Power African Women” has been released and three Nigerian enterprising women made the list. They are: Beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela Durotoye, the founder and CEO of House of Tara International; fashion designer Folake Coker, founder and CEO of Tiffany Amber and medical doctor Ola Orekunrin, founder of The Flying Doctors. Well deserved.

See the full list on Forbes website