PICTURES OF BEYONCE PHOTOSHOOT FOR L'OFFICIEL BLACKFACE.

 L’OFFICIEL is very proud to present its March issue featuring Beyoncé in African-inspired dresses and jewelry by top designers, including Gucci, Azzedine Alaia, Fendi, Pucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rodarte, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier and Lanvin.

Designer Tina Knowles, who is also Beyoncé’s mother, created a one of a kind couture piece. The designs are all reflective of the African influence on fashion this season.

Miss Knowles poses with royal allure. A queen, a goddess, Beyoncé is a bombshell beauty with a divine voice. We’re thrilled she’s opening a season of celebrating the 90th anniversary of L’Officiel de la Mode.

The series was conceived as using art and fashion in paying homage to African queens.

Beyoncé mentioned the artist Fela Kuti in the interview as one of her musical inspirations. It was later misquoted as the inspiration for the shoot. We would like to clarify that it is not the case.

As for the artistic makeup, the inspiration came from several African rituals during which paint is used on the face. We find the images beautiful and inspiring.

L’Officiel would like to thank Beyoncé for her outstanding contribution to this celebration of African influences in Fashion.

TWITTER BEEF : RIHANNA AND CIARA, WHO IS THE QUEEN?

Rihanna and Ciara went head to head last night via the social networking site, Twitter. Apparently during CiCi’s guest appearance on E! Fashion Police, she said some not so nice things about Rih-Rih’s attitude that didn’t sit so well with the Bajan princess, sparking the following response:

And yes… you already know Ciara responded!

 

You’ve got to admit that Rihanna totally won that battle! The two must have eventually spoken offline because later it wall all hearts & roses between the two as they publicly made up.

BODE GEORGE HAS BEEN RELEASED TODAY.

FROM A BLACKBERRY BROADCAST

Fellow Nigerians, as we speak, Bode George, erstwhile and convicted chairman of Nigeria Port Authority is being released from jail after serving out his 2 year jail sentence. Ordinarily this would not attract any attention but for the pomp and fanfare that is being currently displayed by some shameless people as if he's coming back from somewhere else but jail. PDP flags are flying all over the place and I gathered that even Mr President has said his party, the PDP, will send a high powered delegation to welcome him. This has shown that neither Jonathan or PDP is interested in stamping out corruption in this country. It is clear now that only the citizens of this country can free themselves from the shackles of corruption and under-development. Tell everybody you know to do whatever they can legitimately to frustrate this shameless display of insensitivity. Educate people in your neighbourhood that this is wrong and must not be allowed to pass. The message this vipers hate sending to the youths of this country is that corruption pays and it is ok to steal public funds and abuse position of trust. We cannot let this message be  passed without doing what we can to show that it is wrong. God Bless Nigeria.

Basically, the live broadcast of his release from prison to church for the thanksgiving was shown on LTV 8 and AIT.

BABY ENIOLUWANI IS FOUND, HALE AND HEALTHY.

Ten month-old Enioluwa Odegbaike who went missing two weeks ago from his parents' home in Magodo, Lagos has been found. After days of prayers, fasting and visitation to the parents' home to console them , finally today the baby has been found.

From Enioluwa's family: "Our dearest baby and now yours, Enioluwanimi just came back home safely at 8.20am this morning!!!!!! Alleluia!

We cannot begin to express how much we appreciate you for your prayers, visits, phone calls and support which eased the traumatic experience of the last 15 days. I am truly overwhelmed and I only ask the Lord to bless and reward you indeed!

Ese gan ni o! E ku a duroti!

HOUSE ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A house got burnt yesterday afternoon in Lagos Island around Bamgbose street by Sandgrouse.  A source told me that the fire service corporation were at the scene of the incident but they didn't have water to stop the fire. He said the fire continued for like 2 hours.

GINO IS BACK WITH A NEW SINGLE IM SO FLY FT NAETOC AND YQ.

The Man|The MC|The Music

For rap music lovers, this is more than good news. After a brief hiatus from the rap game, rapper Gino is back in with a new single titled “I’m So Fly” feat. YQ and Naeto C. In 2005, Gino revolutionized the game when he dropped his instant classic video ‘No Be God’ and later released his debut album
(which many regard as being one of the best rap albums in Nigeria) Pain Plus Work.  The album also generated another hit Farabale which was a club hanger.

While many thought the rapper took time off, he was actually in the booth taking his time to record a body of work that will be rated flawless. With such high standards it is said that Gino has scrapped songs worth two albums. Now satisfied with what he has, the C.E.O of MOBB Records is finally set to drop his highly anticipated sophomore album.

Kicking his re-entrance is this new single which was produced by the *SoundCity and Future Awards Producer of the Year*, Sossick. Gino’s second album is scheduled to drop later in the year.

Download Link- http://hulkshare.com/74kz70aky4z0

*Follow Gino on Twitter- @itsGinoBaby*

MODESTUS DIKO TO LAUNCH HIS BOOKS:THE ENSLAVED VIRGIN GIRL" AND "THE PHILOSOPHER'S GRIEF"

PRESS RELEASE: RUBIES INK ANNOUNCES THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY A YOUNG WRITER MODESTUS DIKO; "THE ENSLAVED VIRGIN GIRL" AND "THE PHILOSOPHER'S GRIEF"  (ENDORSED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHED BU HYBUN PUBLICATIONS)

We are pleased to announce the official launching of the two didatic poetry books: “The Enslaved Virgin Girl”  a timely publication that contains gems for today’s young ladies. It is a celebration of womanhood and all that is good about our much-maligned culture, while “The Philospher’s Grief” awakens our hearts and cultivates our thoughts and feelings towards others, by touching lives and inspiring others.These books are necessity for every young school undergraduate in Secondary and Tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and the youth in general.

About The Author:

Modestus Diko is a Nigerian writer and a student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. He attended Regent International School Lagos, Command Secondary School Ipaja Lagos, and Wimax Computer Institute Lagos. He is a young writer of purpose and immense potentials. He has written a vast number of yet unpublished stories, several published newspapers/magazine articles, scripts (stage performance) and two published books (The Philosopher’s Grief and The Enslaved Virgin Girl).

The Book Launch is an initiative of Rubies Ink Initiative , an organization responsible for organizing several development programmes for Students of Lagos State schools and the organizers of the annual Walk Against Rape Campiagn (W.A.R) and the annual mentorship programme; PROJECT CAPABLE which is proudly supported and endorsed by the Ministry of Youths, Sports and Social Development

URBAN ROLL BLACKTAPE

Urbanroll black-tape is an initiative of Urbanroll , our aim is to bring together artist from different countries and different cultures doing hip hop together,to give more exposure to the artist and
together help spread great music and hip hop culture,Black=Tape features artist from ghana,nigeria,usa,and uk .

You can visit their website http://www.limelinx.com/files/bd3916acc43419625f83082f7f684aa1

twitter: www.twitter.com/urbanroll

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/urbanroll/103627843010431

ADOL SET TO DROP HIS FIRST ALBUM IN MARCH.

The 13 tracker album "Orin" covers many topics like destiny, celebration love, hardship, and having fun; all delivered with the exceptional vocals Adol is known for. The album contains hit songs like Orin, a soulful song about his calling to sing, Ghetto life featuring M.I which talks about the hard life faced growing up and living in the Ghetto, Gugugaga a playful love song that is a sure serenade to ladies, Birthday, a wonderful melody and dedication to all the birthday celebrants out there, as well as other beautifully delivered songs like Lonely, Different, Ife Re and many more.

The album will be marketed by Nigeria’s foremost music distributor Uba Pacific and will also be available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and other online retailers. Adol is currently managed by Toni Payne concepts. He has a video "Orin" on air and is planning to shoot many more before the end of this quarter.

OLAMIDE 'ENI DURO' IS SET TO RELEASE HIS ALBUM IM MARCH.

Rap-So-Di will be marketed by Nigeria’s foremost music distributor Uba Pacific and will also be available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, Notjustok and other online retailers. Olamide is currently managed by Toni Payne concepts and signed to Coded Tunes Records. He has a video "Eni Duro" on air and is planning to shoot many more before the end of this quarter. His much anticipated first album titled "Rap-So-Di" on March 21, 2011.

THE WORLD'S LARGEST FAMILY : MAN WITH 39 WIVES, 94 CHILDREN AND 33 GRAND CHILDREN.

He is head of the world's biggest family - and says he is 'blessed'  to have his 39 wives.
Ziona Chana also has 94 children, 14-daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren.
They live in a 100-room, four storey house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram, where the wives sleep in giant communal dormitories.

He even married ten women in one year, when he was at his most prolific, and enjoys his own double bed while his wives have to make do with communal dormitories. 
He keeps the youngest women near to his bedroom with the older members of the family sleeping further away - and there is a rotation system for who visits Mr Chana's bedroom.

Rinkmini, one of Mr Chana's wives who is 35 years old, said: 'We stay around him as he is the most important person in the house. He is the most handsome person in the village. She says Mr Chana noticed her on a morning walk in the village 18 years ago and wrote her a letter asking for her hand in marriage.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1358654/The-worlds-biggest-family-Ziona-Chan-39-wives-94-children-33-grandchildren.html#ixzz1EnVBnKkm

LITTLE ENIOLUWA ODEGBAIKE IS MISSING, NIGERIANS WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS.

 

Today Feb 23 has been declared a day of fast for Enioluwa's safe return by this week latest. We shall break by 6pm. This boy is one of our OWN and we need to take a stand as one and declare by FAITH and positive utterances that his steps are ordered back to his parents IJN. Send to as many faith believing Christians that you know.  Today is day 12. This needs to END.

The family of 10-month-old Enioluwa Odegbaike who went missing 11 days ago has called on Nigerians to pray for the return of their baby because other efforts to find the child has proved abortive.

A member of the family who refused to give his name, said that the mother of the baby remains traumatized by the experience.

“She just wants to be left alone. All we need from Nigerians is their prayers that he is found and in good health,” he said.

The child was taken away from his parents’ home in Magodo, Lagos by his nanny on Sunday, February 13 and was never seen again. The nanny is believed to be working with some unknown persons.

MEET ONE OF NIGERIA'S EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHERS : LAI MAKANJUOLA OF XI PHOTOGRAPHY.

 LAI MAKANJUOLA IS A YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER WHO HAS DONE VARIOUS WORKS WITH PROFESSIONALS IN THE BEAUTY , MAKE UP AND FASHION INDUSTRY. HE TELLS US ABOUT HIS WORK AND PROJECTS THAT HE IS WORKING ON AND HE IS ABOUT TO UNVEIL. 

Can we meet you?

 My name is Lai Makanjuola aka Xi ThaGreatest, I'm a photographer and Art Director. Studied Beauty Therapy from Opral Benson Beauty Institute. And presently brand artiste too alongside working with a new magazine called Beauty Overdoze as the Creative Director.

Tell us about your background?

I am the 2nd of 5kids from Mr & Mrs Makanjuola, born in the UK, did my primary education there at WallNut Tree Walk, then hit came to Nigeria for the secondary education at Government College Ketu, Epe, before going to study beauty therapy. I'm from Abeokuta, Ogun state.

What was your most uncomfortable professional moment?

Well I have loads of them, but shooting Pastor Wale Adefarasin was a blast he then called me David Bailey who is still a legend in photography today. That gave me goose bumps!!!!

So, how many years have you been into photography?

In total now I've been doing photography for 3yrs.

Who have you worked with?

Well, Etisalat, True Love magazine, Blast Magazine, Nobel Afrique, Murtala Mohammed Airport 2, House of Tara, Lise Beauty Range, Green Magazine, Goldie and loads more.

MASSIVE TURN OUT FOR DAGRIN's MOVIE.

Ope Banwo, the CEO of Stingomania Entertainment confessed that he is happy with the turn-out of the auditionees; he said the large turnout proves that a lot of people believe in what they are doing and relate with the dreams and ideals Dagrin stood for.


The entertainment company which also has a record label that many artists call home disclosed that upcoming act, Trybson Dudukoko will play the role of Dagrin while AMAA and ZAFA awards winner, Doris Simeon will play the role of Dagrin’s girlfriend. The movie will also afford some upcoming actors a try at stardom as debutants like Wole Ojo, Richard Dike are also members of cast of the movie. The movie will also parade veterans in the industry like Kayode Odumosu (Pa Kasunmu) who will play Dagrin’s father; Rachael Oniga who will take up the role of Dagrin’s mother. Others are Gabriel Afolayan, Kelechi Udegbe of Super Story fame and Oyindamola Odeshola, winner next movie star, 2009.

BOC DROPS NEW SINGLE 'MO YA TO'

Support good music and Download Moyato here - http://www.yousendit.com/download/T2pGckhaTlFBNkZjR0E9PQ
 

PROJECT FAME WINNER CHIDINMA RELEASE FIRST SINGLE 'JANKOLIKO FT SOUND SULTAN .

Click on the link below to listen to JANKOLIKO featuring Sound Sultan. Thank so much for your support and keep doing so for your girl http://www.sendspace.com/file/za2c5r

 

INTRODUCING NEW MUSIC ACT: KAY ARA

Here is a new song from him in form of a freestyle alongside a Ghanian MC who goes by the name Kay-Ara.

LINKS: http://www.4shared.com/get/_TMj-Tfy/LAGOS__Kay-Ara_6_7_Freestyle.html
            http://www.bit.ly/gPKbN5

MO CHEDDA SET FOR HAIR ENDORSEMENT DEAL.

News have been around for the past weeks that a popular Hair cream company is making Frantic efforts to sign Knight House's First lady as the face of their brand, The deal is worth a couple of Millions and Mo is expected to replace a Certain female Rapper whose career is not looking very promising and a popular OAP.

Mo 'cheddah just released a new animated Video for her third Single "No Be Money' Off her debut album "The Franchise Celebrity" 

RAPPER SAUCE KID PART WAYS WITH STORM RECORDS.

SauceKid has reportedly fallen apart time and time again with the label Bosses (most especially Olisa Adibua), but he had to wait till the Expiration of his Contract to walk out. Sauce complained of not making enough Money from the Label.

They say its all love though and Sinzu has gone ahead to form his own record label S&M entertainment. Where he is expected to drop his Mixtape DaRipOff in a matter of Weeks. 

MANIA MAGAZINE FIRST EDITION.

Mania Magazine Publisher is Photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, while its Editor-in-chief is stylist, Dimeji Alara.

MODUPE OZOLUA ON THE COVER PAGE... I LOVE THE TATTOOS .. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE COVER PAGE?

INTRODUCING A NEW GROUP BOC .

MEET BOC

Another refreshingly new track has been released by fast-rising, all-male group, BOC. This comes on the heels of successful, wake-making singles already released such as: ”More than the world to me”, “I’m so high on Jesus” and DJ Mighty’s remix of “Shokolokobangoshe”. In addition, the group has also featured artistes such as: Fays, JahBless, Reminisce, DM2 and W.A.V.E and released ground breaking singles including the crazy “Mo Lagidi” and churchly love tune “lekeleke” in collaboration with W.A.V.E.

The group recently released its newest single “Mo Ya To” featuring Super underground star Izeal. BOC brings to the already-saturated music industry a fresh wave of healthy lyrics and soul-probing issues in order to provide a variety for music lovers.

As more and more new talent are added to the industry, it is expected that the standards and quality of music would also greatly improve.

The BOC crew consists of Emphacy (real names, Omoleye Michael), Shacy (real names Olusesi Olaoluwa Michael), Fatt Beatz (real names, Moses Ajayi), Isaiah, Ololade and FLOW. Each crew member brings to the table prior experience in music, song writing and strong vocal talent.

THE CREW

He is a multi-talented song writer, composer and vocalist. He is in his 20s and hails from Ekiti State, Ijero Local Government. He is an undergraduate of Public Administration in Olabisi Onabanjo University. He attended Ijeshatedo Boys Secondary School and Apata Memorial Secondary School.

Emphacy is a former member of ‘M-Project' a hip-hop group that sprung up from the C&S Church in Surulere. ‘M-Project' a successful ‘underground’ group, has  performed in a number of high profile shows in and out of Lagos, Nigeria. 

DJ ZEEZ LEAVES EDLYNE RECORD LABEL, GOT SIGNED BY A NEW RECORD LABEL.

It's no longer news that the 'O FA KA SI BE' crooner DJ ZEEZ is no longer with his former management EDLYNE RECORDS. He got signed by a new record label SERENGETI RECORDS and his manager TUNDE PETERS  also got signed with a car, house and an undisclosed fee to manage all the artistes under the label.

The new management are set to hit the entertainment industry big and he has employed professionals  that will be unveiled during the press release.

I also heard that DJ ZEEZ will be shooting two videos by Clarence Peters soon and his new management also gave him a sum of #10million naira cash.

Stay tuned for more info.......

CHAMPAGNE CONVERSATION COMES UP FEBRUARY 27TH.

COME MEET AND MINGLE AT THE POOL SIDE EKO HOTEL AND SUITES , VICTORIA ISLAND .

TIME: 6PM

DATE; FEB 27TH , SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO

VEXED IN THE CITY: The Unilag killing

VEXED IN THE CITY: The Unilag killing

In Unilag, unconfirmed reports state two persons are dead with a few others injured, while in Columbine, 12 students and a teacher were killed while another 24 people were injured. However, both incidents amount to violence involving guns on the premises of educational facilities. Another difference may be the resultant effect that these two incidents have had on the institutions involved and their larger societies.

CEO MIL OPTIONS MAKE OVER TAKES US INTO HER WORLD.

Millcent Okoduwa is a young talented woman who ventures into MAKE UP business. You can see more of her work on http://www.miloptions.com/ .

Can we meet you?

I'm Millicent Okoduwa Dickson , A Nigerian by birth ,native of Edo state ' A̶̲̥̅ make-up artiste by profession.

Tell us about your background?

I'm from a Family of  7- first girl 4th child. I graduated from  Lagos State University and I studied (History&International relations)

You said you are a make up artiste, Tell us when did u start make up ?
 

I started in 2006 as a talent and as a profession in 2008 .

So now you've been in this business for how many years?

5 years

Can you share with us how your first job was like?

Awful! Cos a lot went through mind! As I  didn't know the synopsis of A̶̲̥̅ real job was like! Having over 100people' celebs and all and I  Got through it and survived of course ! Remarkable

What was your most uncomfortable professional moment?
Having to work with people who don't really appreciate professionalism or who cant identify one wen they see one .

How do you relax?

Hang out with friends ! Relax with A̶̲̥̅ glass of drink. Bowling, karoke, beach.

Whose job would you like to steal?

Sam fine ,he's A̶̲̥̅ black American!

Who are your biggest influences?

Tara for Africa as the first outstanding who summoned the  courage to represent beauty amongst black women

Who's on your Play list now?

Iyanya, Femi Adeyinka and Tu Face

Who have you worked with?

Tuface, Tony Tetuila, Femi Adeyinka, Tunde and  Wunmi Obe,Emma Babayaro, Dbanj, Konga, Loveworld Pastor Chris, Lanre Tyson,Video boy Awizzle, Clarence Peter, Lafmattaz, Asha, Dj zeez, Patrick Ellis, Terry G and many more.

Your advice to young talents and wannabees?

Wanna bees will come! But focus on you̶̲̥̅̊r brand, never stop listening. Learn and be creativity.

PICTURES OF HER PREVIOUS JOBS

 

DJ ELBAMBINO RELEASE 'AFROTONIC' V2 MIXTAPE.

Its Tradition for swaggaspot.net to bring you DJ El Bambino  Mixtape Album every month and they are happy to Inform all Dj El Bambino Fans worldwide that Afrotonic "V2"is yet again another another mind blowing Mix tape by Dj El Bambino.

Download AFROTONIC on http://www.swaggaspot.net/index.php/downloads/cat_view/23-dj-mix

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU ALL.

HAPPY VALENTINE TO YOU ALL .. REMEMBER AIDS IS REAL AND PRACTICE SAFE SEX IF YOU CANNOT ABSTAIN.. ITS ALL ABOUT LOVE AND LETS KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE VALUE AND NOT THE OTHER WAY ROUND.

ENJOY!!!

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