'What?' I asked
He said 'You're a lovely person Linda, I just called to tell you that. I gotta run, speak to you later'
He hung up
I stood where I was grinning from ear to ear...
I've been called a lot names and described in many ways but this was different. I've heard you're nice, unassuming, down to earth, super cool... You're a bitch... yes I've heard that ;) but I don't remember ever being called or described as lovely. There's something so sincere and sweet about it.
Lovely Linda...hmmm, I like it!
09 will be such a great year for me...and for you. Yes YOU. I'm talking to you, God will bless you so much this year it will bring tears to your eyes...Whether you're a lovely person or not ;)
Speaking of lovely people, here's one lady I think is incredibly lovely, actress Rita Dominic.
Before I got to know her I thought she was probably one of those stuck up famous ladies, but she blew me away with her simplicity and down to earth nature. I went to a Xmas party (The only party I attended this Xmas...lol) she hosted a few days ago at her house and I had an incredible time hanging out with her and her friends. She's courteous, nice and has absolutely no airs about her. A really lovely lady.
Another Lady that's after my heart is Emem Ema of former hot group KUSH.
I'm a fairly nice person but Emem showed me a side to being nice that I haven't seen in a bit. Spoke to her a few days ago and was blown away by her humility and how much she appreciates people. Emem, also known as Mem'O has a hit single GREENLIGHT that's blazing hot. Y'all need to check it out.
OK, to the koko of the day...
I told y'all about the Face of West African Fashion Week contest that took place a few weeks back. Frank Osodi, the top designer behind the event was looking for the 1st West African Fashion Week Model, who will win a N1million contract to feature in all the West Africa Fashion Week advert material.
A lot of models entered for the competition but only six girls were picked and on the 14th of Dec, a modeling contest held and a winner emerged.
But the thing is, some people didn't agree with judge's choice. I did but some people didn't...
Below are the pictures of the top six finalists. What I want you to do is look at all the girls and tell me who you think should have won, or who you think best represents West Africa...
1. Tamara
2. Taka
3. Ruth
4. Rebecca
5. Keme
6. Jennifer
And here they are together...
The six finalists of the Face West African's Fashion Week
And here they are with designer Frank Osodi, Make-up artist Divine Looks and the CEO of Make Me Salon...
So, who deserved to win. Pick a model and tell us why...
Meanwhile, here are the pictures from the Face of West African Fashion Week Contest. I was there but no picture of me was taken...poor me ;)
Enjoy...
Silverbird Galleria
Rebecca
Keme
Ruth
Tamara
Taka
Top 6
Top 3
Susan Eyo honesty (City People Deputy Editor In Chief) and the top 3
Benny Uche and Frank Osodi
Chief Mrs Opral Benson and Chief Mrs Abba Folawiyo
The ushers
Jedi the MC and one of the night's performers...sorry I can't remember her name ;)
SpiceTV in the house
Chief Sunny Odogwu with Nneka and Isaac Moses
Chief Odogwu greeting the ladies...
Chief Mrs Oprah Benson with Chief Mrs Abba Folawiyo
GM, Frank Osodi, Chief Odogwu and Designer (Nobel Couture) Akanni Oyefusi, who is also the President of the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria, FADAN
Frank with Nigeria's Next Super Model 08 winner
Isaac and Nnenna Moses with friends...
That's it!
The war...
We might be partying and having fun in other parts of the world but it's not a happy new year for some people in the Middle East. They are currently living in a state of terror, no lights, water, food or safety. Rip to the over 500 people who have died in the week-old unneccesary Israeli/Palentinian war. At a time like this, all we can do is call on God to intervene. Pls pray for them.
Thought of the day
If you change your thinking, you can change your life. This is a new year, change has to come
Let us know what you think about the girls...
26 comments:
Linda, Happy New Year! I hope I am the 1st to comment this year. Wow! Na you biko Rita Dominic and Emem Ema in one week? Haba! U be full Celeb O!
Lil' ol' me has had the rare opportunity of meeting both ladies separately and I agree with you on them being one of the few 'no-airs' celebs (who are not faking it). So called Naija celebs should learn from them.
I'm looking forward to the greatness that 2009 holds.
Peace.
tamara
Hi Linda,
Happy new year love...been awhile oh..
My Take is Taka...the second pic
Dnt ask me y?i just had a thing for one once i scrolled past her pic.
whats with the Goge Africa guy with that hairdo?
tamara
nice to see our mamaa out and about. my pick would have to be KEME
it is nice to see our mamas out and about. my pick would have to be KEME
rebecca sld have won
Tamara of course. The other girls look too ordinary. She has that model thing going and has a killer bod.
Nigerians still don't know the difference between a model and a fine girl.
Tamara........
Tamara...has the whole model thing down pat. Maybe Rebecca too.
Ebun is the name of the performer you do not know.
taka
lol @ Ruth
u mean to tell me Rita is down to earth? tell me about it
Linda,i sent a post earlier....pls what happened to it??? I no fit see am.
u know, i am sort of tied btw Tamara and Jennifer...vacillating back and forth ... with more of an affinity and preference for Tamara, even though Jennifer has somewhat more ethnic W African looks...if that accounts for anything...
why shld rita dominic not be down to earth???...these actresses are highly overrated anyway...and should not be xpected to act anyhow but normal...
@Caleb. sorry love I deleted ur comment by mistake, pls resend it and nice thing you're doing with the cancer awareness thing
Mem'O's single is banging! Heard it this morning on Cool FM and was blown away. She's still got chops. Way to go girl!
Abeg, Mrs Opral Benson and Mrs Folawiyo should hire a good make up artiste...youth na by force? I feel so sad when should be 'dignified',rich and sophisticated women mess up with make up. Ithink the Tamara girl should have won; its a modelling contest not miss 9ja, isnt it?
Linda, u're so right about RITA D. and Emen...talk about mad talent and humility. I wish my brother would meet Rita and marry her. ( I just know they'll click...lol. Anybodi wey know Rita tell am say God don show me her original hubby o, all others na tokunbo!lol
I am not surprise by your description of Emem's personality. She was my junior in Sagamu and a close pal. I haven't see her or spoke to her in fifteen years and your description brought back memories of her lovely personality. my pick is Taka,there is something different about her than the rest.
Rebecca
Rebecca
Linda,
Abeg tell Snr to spill the beans on Emem; is she that nice? I love her new single though.
And to the other Anonymous, make we do auction see who go waka with Rita D. Linda, that's an idea for free. Make it happen.
Rita d doesn't disapoint wish i would b d 1 to waka wit her as an anonymous sugestd.luv 2 much.
Modeling is fast becoming a major profession in Nigeria and there are quite a handful of professionals involved in Modeling today, making a good living out of the profession.
However, it is a relatively new profession but lucrative and capable of providing jobs for a lot of young people especially in the fashion, advertising and entertainment industry, just to mention a few.
There are quite a lot of physically attractive youths all over the country that wants to build a career in modeling but lacks the required training and exposure.
‘THE MODELING APPRENTICE’ reality show is a concept borne out of the desire to give an opportunity to persons that are interested in being trained in modeling as a career so as to serve the demand of the fashion, advertising and entertainment industry.
You are not right. I am assured. I can defend the position.
I would love to start a West African fashion week in the DC area I feel there are so many untapped talented models.and designers from our culture and we need more recognition.....it seems that once we start something it doesn't stay consistent due to causes beyond our control....any suggestions? I myelf am trying to break into the world of fashion and I have a pluthura of ideas that could bring great success to our communityh....we should be worldwide not just in Europe and some parts of the US.....
nice album, nice collection
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