Tupac's birthday

Rapper Tupac Shakur, was gunned down on the Las Vegas strip while riding in a car with Suge Knight on September 7, 1996. He died six days later. He would have turned 40 years old today.

Darey spotted shopping in London

Darey poses with fans

Nigerian superstar Darey was spotted out and about shopping in London (Selfridges) yesterday. The 'Ba Ni Kidi' star is currently on a whirl wind promotional trip promoting his first UK release 'The Way You Are' which is scheduled to drop on iTunes on June 19 in the UK.

Darey has been tweeting about his trip which has included press photo-shoots, radio interviews and TV appearances. He is even scheduled to attend the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball held by Grammy Award singer Alicia Keys. Looks like Darey is the next Nigerian to take the international market by storm!

Nigerian born NFL Star, Amobi Okoye's 24th Birthday Bash

Tana Adelana: How to be a Diva

In an age desirous of female role models, Tana is fast carving herself into one. A number of things rolled into one. Christiana Adelana is veejay with over six years international experience, a Nollywood actress, a wife and a mother of two.

Style Star: Don Jazzy, Ikechukwu, Sound Sultan, Kaz

 

The guy's turn. The event was Jimmy's Jump Off that held on Sunday June 12. The best dressed here would be...? I would have picked Don if only I understand what exactly is going on with his pants...:-)
Pics thanks to thenetng.com

Nigeria's pastors 'as rich as oil barons - BBC

Nigeria's pastors run multi-million dollar businesses which rival that of oil tycoons, a Nigerian blogger who has researched the issue has told the BBC.

Mfonobong Nsehe, who blogs for Forbes business magazine, says pastors own businesses from hotels to fast-food chains. "Preaching is big business. It's almost as profitable as the oil business. The joint wealth of five pastors was at least $200m (£121m)" he said.

Oyibo people can't believe what they are hearing...lol. Read the BBC report here

Where are the missing corpers? “This is a national disgrace,” says ProtectTheCorpers

The coalition of groups behind #ProtectTheCorpers, formed in the wake of the killing of young National Youth Service Corps members in the North has called on the Federal Government and the Government of Rivers State to give the nation a report on the whereabouts of the kidnapped corps members in the state and the plans to get them to their families safe.

Tomorrow, the 16th of June, is the passing out parade for the Batch B Corps Members, and more than one week since Olumide Yusuf and 4 other female corp members were kidnapped from Community Secondary School in Omademe village Ikwerre LGA of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Sade Okoya retuns to social scene, dispels ill-health tale

 Months after her disappearance from the social circle, the mother of four staged a come back by attending the 70th birthday party of family friend, Chief Olusola Dada on Saturday June 11. Sade in a brief interview with a reporter from Encomium magazine was quick to dispel the tale that she was terrible ill which made her withdraw from the social scene. "You can't expect me to be at every event. I am not sick. I am okay. Though I traveled out, I just came back."

Femi and Funke Kuti to appear in court June 21 to dissolve their marriage

The ex-couple who have been separated since 2003 will meet in court next week Tuesday June 21 to kick start the process to dissolve their 16year old marriage. Femi, who filed the divorce papers on grounds of 'irreconcilable differences' will stand as the petitioner, while Funke will stand as the respondent.

Funke moved out of the couples home in April 2003 but their only child Made stayed behind with Femi and Funke is said to have unrestricted access to him and she's also allowed to keep the name 'Kuti' after the divorce.

eLDee, Rita Dominic to host the Headies

Award winning actress Rita Dominic and celebrated artiste Eldee will host the 2011 edition of the Headies. In its continuing commitment to the promotion and development of urbane music Smooth Promotions, producers of the Headies awards announced on Monday that the two reputable performers have signed on to anchor this year’s show.

Osama was a sex machine, claims US biographer

Al Qaida chief Osama bin Laden, who was killed by elite US forces in Pakistan early last month, was a sex machine, according to American writer Jean Sasson who interviewed one of his wives and sons for a controversial biography that is creating a lot of buzz in cyberspace. Sasson says Laden used to have sex with his first wife for days on end whenever he came back from waging jihad.

Kanu Nwankwo Appointed SA On Sports To Imo State Governor

The newly elected Governor, Rochas Okorocha, made the announcement at the gala dinner held after the testimonial match on Saturday June 11 in Lagos in honour of Kanu as he said goodbye to international football.

Patience Ozokwor Becomes Grandmama G as daughters give birth

Patience and daughter, Chioma

Her daughters, Chioma Ani and Amarachukwu Agu gave birth to bouncing baby boys each. One last gave birth last week, another one this week. The actress is said to be very happy at finally being a grand mum. Congrats to them all!

The wedding has been called off...thank God!

He's 85, she's 25. That has got to be a sin. It should be somewhere in the bible. Thou shall not marry someone old enough to be your great grand daughter...lol. Crystal Harris was supposed to marry Hugh Hefner this weekend, but someone/something knocked some sense into her and she called it off.

Take heart Mr Hefner, you probably had a lucky escape...that Crystal looks like sex-crazy chick, she probably would have killed you before your time...:-)

"My best friend got pregnant for my husband" - Mama Nothing Spoil

Sounds like a Dear LIB readers feature, only this one is not from anonymous, it's from twice married popular TV presenter and comedian, Mercy Oyebo, popularly known as 'Mama Nothing Spoil' (if you don't know her, google her!). She spoke with reporter Toyin Komolafe about how her second hubby got her best friend pregnant and nearly ruined her life.

Her story when you continue...

Holy Mallam's Good Hands Reach Out To Secondary Schools

Foremost Nigerian entertainer known for Gospel/ Ethical comedy Ajibola Adebayo, popularly known as Holy Mallam, in conjunction with ‘Good Hands’, his social responsibility project, on June 9, 2011 visited the Laurel Schools in Lagos. The visit was to motivate the students towards a better future and to give gifts.

Holy Mallam’s ‘Good Hands project’ aims at inspiring student participants towards the realization of their potentials and God given talents, an act critical to instilling positive values in their personal lives, society and the world at large.

Greatest drunk walk ever?

Watch amazing footage of man continuously falling over while walking

Tayo Aderinokun passes on

The managing director and co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, Tayo Aderinokun, has died. He died yesterday at a hospital in London after battling cancer for a while. He was 57years old. So sad. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

Naeto C is officially Number 2 on Billboard Next Big Sound 25 Chart This Week

Check it out here

New Video: Sasha - Don't Stop

OK, I'm back from the therapist...:-) let's blog! Brand new video from Africa's First Lady of Hip Hop, Sasha.

I'm traumatized!

The most horrible thing nearly happened to me and my family yesterday. Armed robbers invaded my area in Surulere early yesterday morning, around 2:30am. So many of them, they were able to break into some flats in my building but fortunately for us, help came before they could come into our own flat. Help, as in, my father started screaming 'Thief, thief, thief' and other neighbours joined, some started blowing whistles, some were screaming police see them there, see them there (no police was around o....lol) and fearing they would be caught, they abandoned their operation and ran away. Thankfully no single person was injured! The police arrived 15mins after the robbers left. Was quite surprised!

I've never experienced anything close to this before. I've not slept well, ate well, or blogged since the incident. Jeez, I'm traumatized, I need a psychologist...lol. It's time to move mehn, dammit! Where's the safest place to live in Lagos?

Like I said before, the robbery incidents in Lagos have increased over the last six months or so. You can be robbed anywhere; your home, in traffic, on the expressway, while walking on the streets, anywhere!...what's going on?

Anyway, will get back to blogging after seeing a psychologist. Psychologist as in, pop corn, movies, Ice cream and a little shopping...*wink*. Catch y'all soon. Kisses!

Style Star: Lami, Kel, Muna and Waje

 

These female music stars rocked the red carpet at Wiz Kid's Album Launch yesterday. Who would you give best dressed? I'm going with Waje...'cos she wore all black...lol

Pics thanks to thenetng.com

Rosemary Ingbi finally spotted

You all remember her? Rosemary Ingbi is the lady on the right. She was a very popular actress in the '90s. Haven't seen a pic of her in a while. Still looking good! Alex Lopez (left) hasn't aged either. The actresses were at Tricia Eseigbe's movie premiere at Silverbird Galleria yesterday.

Halima Abubakar, D'Prince acquire state-of-the art cars

 

Sultry actress Halima Abubakar got a brand new 2010 FJ Cruiser as a 28th birthday present to herself (left), while D'Prince got himself a 2010 Range Rover Sports. (Right)

13-year-old sexually violated 8-year-old cousin in her bedroom

Mothers watch those little boys around your daughters, children of these days are becoming quite sexually aware
 

MTN Link Night Live In Calabar On June 18

The Journey continues as promised. MTN Link Nite is live in Calabar on the 18^th of June, 2011. Invites have been sent out; if you are lucky to have gotten one, ensure you make it a date. Its infotainment at its best- Guest speakers from the Government and business sectors will be on ground to grant one-on-one discussions; Dj Mannie of Cool FM will anchor the event; Ice Prince – Mr. Oleku will regale the guests with the very latest of his hits. 

It will be an evening to remember as the best of Calabar would be brought to Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel, courtesy your best business connection - MTN. Port Harcourt was a blast. Calabar promises to be off the chain.

Beauty of the day: Kemi Imevbore Uwaga

UK based top Nigerian makeup artist, Kemi Imevbore Uwaga is the beautiful lady behind KemiKingsBeauty.

AFRUCA founder, Debbie Ariyo, appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Debbie Ariyo, Founder and Executive Director of AFRUCA – Africans Unite Against Child Abuse has been appointed an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List announced on 11 June 2011 for her services to children and families.

Debbie established AFRUCA in 2001 as a platform for promoting the rights and welfare of African children in the UK.

Read more

Actress Chioma Topliss Set To Launch Own Fragrance

The Abia State born actress, business woman and mother of three teenagers, is set to launch her own perfume line which she plans to call Glamouriz by Toplis. The perfume range will soon hit the Nigerian market and I hear it will be quite affordable and of good quality. So watch out for it!

Dimeji Bankole granted bail, then re-arrested

After being in the EFCC custody for over a week for fraud related offences, Dimeji Bankole, was granted bail by a court in Abuja this morning. He was however re-arrested by the EFCC, which said it would arraign him later today at an Abuja high court.

Woman claims watching 3D film made her pregnant...lol

 

LMAO...Can you guys believe this story? I have died of laughter and gone to heaven. Imagine the husband actually buying this? Two of them no well...lol

EFCC arrests former deputy speaker, Nafada

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested the immediate past deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Usman Bayero Nafada over allegations of corruption while in office. Mr Nafada is presently in the Commission custody. His arrest came exactly a week after the former Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, was picked up by the anti-graft agency.

The former deputy speaker would be charged to court alongside Mr Bankole today on fresh charges. Mr Bankole who had earlier been charged to court on a 16-count charge, was denied bail last Friday. - 234next

Even a Duchess re-rocks...loves it!

Left: Kate yesterday at the church service to mark the 90th birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh. Right. Kate at a wedding last year. Same coat, all she did was change dress and hat.

Left: The Duchess at a wedding over the weekend. Right: leaving a nightclub with her sister in 2007. Now, that's classy...:-)

Gov. Fashola Captained Super Eagles All Stars for Kanu's Testimonial Match

The Lagos State Governor, in case you didn't know, is a football fanatic. He plays football every Thursday evening at Alausa with some people and every Sunday somewhere on Lagos Island. And I hear he's very good at it. Yesterday he captained the Super Eagles All Stars during the Kanu Testimonial Match held at Teslim Balogun Stadium. That's him far right in the pic.

Nice pic. Me I'm checking out some other thingzzz there sha...if you can also see them, good for you *wink*..lol

Akon set to collaborate with Tuface Idibia

The singer tweeted a pic of him and Tuface and wrote: Me and @2faceidibia working on a master plan in Atlanta! The world is not ready! African Connection.
Can't wait!

New Video: Michael Word ft. Muna - Pop Sugar

These two are still at it!

John Terry and wife, Toni, still loved up. Looks like a scene from a romantic movie huh? God continue to bless their marriage! Hopefully this is not a photo op or anything like that...:-)

Dark Girls: Official Preview: This is why some women resort to bleaching their skin

Clips from the upcoming documentary exploring the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color, particularly dark skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.

What is wrong with this picture?

???