National Encomium, one of Nigeria's leading softsell magazines, recently published a list of Naija's wave making celebrity babes.
Here are some names on the list and what they had to say about the ladies...
1. Vivienne Chiologi
She is every man's pride and joy. Whenever she appears at any party, her garbs and accessories become subject of conversation among society ladies. She runs her Pride and Joy on V/Island, with a business acumen that is also commendable...
2. Ruth Osime
Also in her 40's, she is the style editor of This day Style on Sunday and has practically brought style to every woman's doorstep...
3. Louise Priddy
A pretty half-caste who is the proprietor of Bacchus Niteclub...
4. Chalya Shagaya
Dark and pretty, she was formerly an executive at Oando...
5. Ziz Cardow
She is an award winning designer. She is one of the designers that popularised the Ankara fabric...
6. Alali Hart
She made the Clarins range of cosmetics popular in this part. Alali loves to dress and adores the french look...
7. Ifeoma Williams
This lawyer definitely holds the key to chambers of high fashion. Ifeoma is the 1999 Face of Lux who is happily married with two sons.
8. Tundun Abiola
The lawyer daughter of MKO Abiola...
9. Linda Mesrob
This lover of Boho trend runs Skin on the Island...
10. Dunni Igbinedion
The O'Emporium boss is married with three kids...
11. Lisa Folawiyo
She is the brain behind 'Jewel by Lisa'. She is married with a kid...
12. Dakore Egbuson
A dramatic actress, Dakore is one of Nollywood's best...
13. Modupe Ozolua
Modupe, the founder of BEARS Foundation, is one of Nigeria's most celebrated woman and a body enahancement expert
14. Sade Okoya
She is the wife of of billionaire business mogul, Chief Razaq Okoya
15. Rita Dominic
She is undoubtedly one of Nollywood's most celebrated actresses...
Others include
Jennifer Obajuana
Soraya Adji
Uche Nwandison
Genevieve Nnaji
Nike Ogundoyin
Blessing Effiom
Tara Durotoye
Nona Adimora
Lanre Da Silva
Tosin Dekalu...and 25 others.
And somewhere in between, they put my name. Cool!
Anyway, I know some of this names are unknown to you but they are women making waves in various fields in Naija. One day, I'll profile some of this women properly.
Moving on...
The Future Nigeria
The big news: nominations are now being accepted! Once the website,
www.thefuturenigeria.com was launched at the event, nominations began to be accepted from all over the country, for young Nigerian achievers aged 18 to 31 who are crashing ceilings, and breaking boundaries in different sectors.
The new 15 categories unveiled: Artist of the Year, Professional of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year (Beauty & Style), Music Producer of the Year, Screen Producer of the Year, On-Air Personality of the Year, Actor of the Year, Musician of the Year, Magazine of the Year, Journalist of the Year, Best Use of Technology, Best Use of Advocacy, Best Use of Goodwill, and Young Person of the Year. Nominations close on the 31st of October 2007.
The full details of the nomination criteria and process can be gotten from http://www.thefuturenigeria.com/, which is also where you can nominate.
1. Tyler Perry's; Why did I get married?Starring: Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry
2. The Game Plan
Starring: The Rock
3. Michael Clayton
Starring: George Clooney
4. We Own The Night
Starring: Mark Wahlberg
Joaquin Phoenix
5. The Heartbreak Kid
Starring: Ben Stiller
6. Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Starring: Cate Blanchett
7. The Kingdom
Starring: Jennifer Garner
Jamie Foxx
8. Across The Universe
Starring: Rachel Evan Wood
Jim Sturgess
9. Resident Evil; Extinction
Starring: Milla Jovovich
10. The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
Starring: Alexander Ludwig
Yesterday, someone said and did something that got me thinking about how powerful a man's love can be.
I started playing 'When A Man Loves A Woman' over and over again. Smiling!
But then, reality hit me hard an hour later, when I saw a video of Mark Anthony and his ex-wife, former Miss World, Dayanara Tores, re-marrying. Y'all know they separated for a while and when they got back together, they re-newed their vows?
At their second wedding, Mark shed huge tears as his wife walked down the aisle to meet him. He was crying like a sweet crazily in love man who couldn't believe how lucky he was to be marrying his dream woman. As she got to him, Mark mouthed "You're so beautiful, I Love You So Much".
Who has seen that video?
After the wedding, he said the day was even more beautiful for him than their first wedding because Dayanara was giving him another chance at happiness. (She had walked out of the marriage for reasons best known to them).
But the thing is; less than TWO years after that spectacular wedding, Mark went to Puerto Rico to get a VERY quick divorce from Dayanara, so he could marry J LO.
What does that say about men's attention/love span?
I listened to this song over and over and over again. And I've been trying to analyse the lyrics. Some of us have loved and been loved but how realistic are this words?
Let's break it down together
When a man loves a woman
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else (I agree...to an extent...but that won't stop him from...?)
He'd trade the world
For a good thing he's found (Hmmm...?)
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong (Really?)
Turn his back on his best friend
If he puts her down (It's possible...)
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime (He will spend his dime...but 'his very last dime'? lol)
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way It ought to be (I only see a man sleeping out in the rain for me...in my dreams)
When a man loves a woman
I give you everything i got (yeah)
Trying to hold on
To your precious love
Baby please don't treat me bad (I won't baby...but maybe you will)
When a man loves a woman
Deep down in his soul
She can bring him such misery (that's true...but his...will still be working! lol)
If she is playing him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Loving eyes can never see (hmmmm....ok!)
Yes when a man loves a woman
I know exactly how he feels
'cause baby, baby, baby I am a man
When a man loves a woman
Let me ask this question: Who is more foolish when in love? Men or women?
