Will feature this occasionally for my Naija based readers who have been asking for it.

Enjoy.

Khloe weds...

The youngest Kardashian sister, Khloe, married her boyfriend of only one month, Lamar Odom, last Sunday. Kinda scary marrying a man you've only known for a month. Or is that ok? Some people actually think it's a publicity stunt...you think?
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I kinda feel like these sisters are trying to outshine one another. Kourtney got pregnant, Khloe got married, Kim reconciled with ex boyfriend Reggie Bush. Trying to see who gets more press huh? Good for them.*

Justin and Jessica split?

They say it's over between Justin and girlfriend Jessica Biel. Guess who he's supposedly dating? The one and only Rihanna...

Star writes: ''Rihanna and Justin have been talking and texting on the phone nonstop since the VMAs,'' a source tells Star. But before Rihanna totally gives in to the attraction, she wants to make sure she’s not his lady on the side. A friend reveals: ''She asked him on the phone,'Are you still with Jessica?' And he hinted that things were cooling off between them.''

Good pairing...but I don't believe it...yet!*

Janet and Jermaine together again

Janet Jackson (43) and music producer Jermaine Dupri (37) were together for 7 years before splitting in July 2009. But it seems they've reconciled. They were spotted hanging out in Milan, Italy this week. They were seen together at the Vicini Spring/Summer Collection and Donatella Versace's afterparty. *

Also Nicole and Lewis

There were rumours that Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton (24) and Nicole Scherzinger (31) had called it quits. Obviously not true as she was in Singapore over the weekend to support Lewis at the Grand Prix. Lewis won the race.

Robbie and Ayda getting married?

Rumour has it that Bristish born singer Robbie Williams (35) is to soon marry his Turkish girlfriend, actress Ayda Field (30). The couple have been together 2 years. *

Hugh and Claire marry

Claire Danes, 30 and British actor Hugh Dancy 34, got married in a low-key wedding attended by family and close friends, earlier this month in France, Life & Style magazine is reporting.

The pair met over two years ago on the set of Evening in Newport, R.I. They announced their engagement in February. Loved Hugh in Confessions of a Shopaholic. *

DJ AM's death ruled an accident

A New York City medical examiner has determined the cause of death for Adam Goldstein, who was found dead in his apartment in late August, to be an accidental overdose. According to the medical examiner, the technical reason DJ AM passed away was due to "acute intoxication, caused by the combined effects of so many drugs in his system. These included: cocaine, oxycodone, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole.

Sad. *

A pregnant Gisele

The super model who is married to Tom Brady is six months pregnant. Doesn't look it huh? Advantages of having a great body *

The new Twilight movie poster

The sequel will be out November 20th 2009. Can't wait!*

Photo of the day

Emily Deschanel and Eva Longoria.
Who wore the dress better?

Happy Independence Day Nigerians.

Despite our nation's shortcomings, we still have a million reasons to be grateful and celebrate...so go out and celebrate or just stay with me and get entertained. I'm going to be home all day...so lot's of blogging. *smile*
God bless our nation. *

News of the day

Earthquake in Indonesia

A powerful earthquake has shaken western Indonesia, south of the area, which left more than 1,000 people dead, with thousands still trapped under collapsed buildings. Hope more people are rescued. So sad. May the souls of the departed rest in peace..amen.

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Happy new month everyone.

Someone sent this to me. I sincerely cannot tell you how accurate the picture or story is... I personally don't believe it, but check it out and reach your own conclusions.

Dog with human body

Early this morning, a hunter, who gave his name as Mr. Ahutoyi, woke the indigenes of Badagry up with a loud cry over a strange creature he discovered while in one of his hunting expeditions that he had carried out in the last 25 years.

His finding was a strange dog in human form tending to her young ones in the thick of the forest. Unable to withstand the sight, he ran to the community and some brave youths moved the strange animal into Badagry, and thousands of Lagos and Republic of Benin residents have been trooping to a church where the animals have been kept for further investigations.

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Is this a hoax or is it for real? It looks like a painting to me...what do you think?

DATE: SATURDAY, 3rd, OCTOBER in LONDON.

Sat Nights with DJA & DJAMUSIC In conjunction withB-Line Entertainment & CMEPresentA Nigerian Dress Party 2009(A 49th Independence Dress & Dance Party)On

DATE: Saturday, 3rd, October, 2009

VENUE: Planet Nollywood, 319 Camberwell rd, SE5 0HQ

TIME: : 10pm – 4.30am

On 2 Floors of MusicGround Floor:Naija Music + All other forms of musicDJs: Abass, Shola-B, Whateva, B-Line Family & Mc DataTop Floor:The Celebrity V.I.P Room (Hosting All Invited Celebs)

DRESS CODE: Nigerian…Ankara, Kampala, Adire, Agbada, etc!!!

COLOUR THEME: GREEN!

ADMISSION: £10 b4 12.30, more thereafter.

INFO: 07946811253 / 07951405486“NDP 2009”

This event is supported by Naija4Life&B-Line Babes, HLK, On-D-Box, MEBB
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DATE: SUNDAY, 3rd, OCTOBER in LONDONHOST:
DJAMUSIC & 1st Choice KC.com EVENT: “LAGOS NITE”
(A 49th Nigerian Independence Special) DATE: Sunday, 4th, October, 2009 FEATURING :
DJ’s Abass, 1st Choice Kc, Omo-Whyte VENUE: Volts, 169-171 Fore Street, London N18 2XB On 2 separate floors of Music + Dj’s Shola-B & Whateva

TIME: 10pm – 5am ADMISSION: Ladies FREE b4 12 on guest list / Invite, £10 without INFO/Guest List/VIP: 07946811253

This night will also host all visiting celebs from the Nigerian music
and film industry in the exclusive VIP area. *

She's one of the most people in the world. She recently shared her beauty secrets with Desola Bakare of Encomium magazine
Read and learn.

Can you reveal 3 beauty products that you can't do without and why?
Genevieve "I can't do without makeup remover. I've discovered the monent you don't properly wash and clean your face, especially before going to bed, you end up with filth penetrating your pores and the result is spots and acne. I use N0 7 White Makep -up remover and it works fine for me. I also like face washes and I couldn't live without 'Shiseido range'. I've been using it for years now and I've found it works for me. The third product I couldn't do without is the Shiseido toner. It's good because it clears away all the last residue of your cleanser. Its called Softener and is very gentle on your skin.

What's your best beauty advise?

Genevieve "Something I would recommend for any woman is whenever you have the opportunity, let your skin breath. We need oxygen and air on the naked skin. Maybe it's because I have a career in acting, I appear on TV, in films and in adverts so we tend to wear makeup quite often. I find that when I don't need to wear makeup, I let my skin breath. I cleanse, tone, moisturise, and let my skin breath. If you are going to the gym or going to the market, you don't need to wear make-up. The skin in it's natural state eals itself and gets the opportunity to rejuvenate itself.

What other things do you do to keep looking good?

Genevieve "Getting enough sleep is very good, although having said that, I don't think I personally get as much sleep as I should. Apart from sleep, also visit the gym. I used to go every day but I'm trying to cut it down to every other day. I think you need toned, lean muscles and that's what exercise does. My basic routine is running on the threadmill for about 40minutes, then the exercise bike for about 20minutes and then I do a bit of weights to help tone the arms and thighs. I also play squash and tennis occasionally.

Lipstick or lipgloss?

Genevieve "I have very small lips, when you have tiny lips you end up with the colour everywhere but on your lips where you want it. I think lipgloss suits me better. I love Victoria Secrets glosses. The one I tend to use is nude, and it has a tinge of pink.

What kinds of things do you like doing to your hair?

Genevieve "It's weavon, weavon, weavon I'm afraid. I like curly weaveon. I do braids but I can say probably every four years. I actually like natural hair. My hair is moderately long. The last time I wore my natural hair somebody actually walked up to me and asked me if I were broke! I'm serious. I just said OK, that's the last time I go au naturel. (Laughs).

What do you do to relax?

Genevieve "I find it difficult to sit still for long. Other than a manicure and pedicure, I don't do anything. I don't really like massages. Apart from the fact that I don't enjoy someone touching me like that, by the time I've spent ten minutes there I would just feel that I could be doing something else with my time. I have such little patience. I don't mind watching films when I have time and I like watching TV series.

What's your favourite colour?

Genevieve "Earlier in my career when I was receiving so much attention, I thought that if I wore more black I would be less conspicuous, it didn't work. (laughs). Anyway, I still do a lot of black, I think it suits my complexion. I don't really like bright colours because they make me look 'clown like'. But Ive started mixing my blacks with colour.

How would you describe your style?

Genevieve "I like simple things, I treasure comfort. What I feel comfortable in, makes me feel confident. What I wear usually depend on the occasion".

What's your fashion fetish?

Genevieve "I have to say bags and jewellery. I just love bags. I think it's because I'm really a get-up-and-go kind of person. I'm very much into putting on a pair of jean, a top and I'm ready to go. That's the tomboy part of me coming out. (laughs). I like that look and the only thing that can make you look 'dressed' is a really good bag. I love the artistry of bags. I love the artwork and craftsmanship that goes into making a really good bag. I don't really go for trends, I prefer classic looks and bags that can last forever and never go out of style.

Would you ever consider plastic surgery?

Genevieve "I always say never say never. Realistically this is what I do for a living. This is what puts money in my pocket and food on my table and you do have to do what you have to do. So I have to make sure I look good. Who knows in 20 years how I feel? The truth is that our industry relies a lot on the way you look, that's why I'm doing everything I can not to resort to the knife in the future. That's why I go to the gym to get the fat out and look toned and leaned.

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No wonder she's so beautiful. Thoughts???

~ Chilee Agunanna of Encomium Magazine

Nigerians joined the Guinness Worldwide 250 Anniversary celebrations at the Oceanview Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday September 24th, 2009.



The show had M.I, D’banj, Wande Coal and the Mo’Hits Allstars perform most of their hit tracks to a lively and appreciative audience before P-Square came on stage.

The track four of the new P-Square Danger album ‘Possibility’ features 2face and they obviously wanted to perform it with him. But the organisers wouldn’t let 2face on stage to join P-Square. At about 10pm, Guinness had planned to transmit the performances round the world live and wanted Sean Paul to be on the Nigerian stage at that precise moment, but P-Square would have none of it. They went backstage and after a few minutes ran back onto the stage screaming “These organisers are f**ked, they don’t want 2face to perform”. Paul then threw his microphone into the crowd and all hell broke loose.



The crowd immediately began throwing things on to the stage while at the same time shouting off the roof “2face, 2face, 2face!”. In order to safeguard their musical instrument, the ban packed up and left the stage and the rain of objects ranging from plastic bottles, drink cans and every other available object continued to drop on the stage.

Basketmouth, who was the MC and DJ Jimmy Jatt who was also part of the concert team tried all they could to pacify the crowd, but had little success. They promised that 2face would perform after Sean Paul, but the crowd would have none of that. The show simply stopped for about an hour while the issue was sorted out backstage.



P-Square later came back on stage to complete their performance inviting 2face to join them, but they performed to their CD because the band didn’t come back. P-Square afterwards apologised for their action. They said that one must always be their brother’s keeper adding that something like that should never happen again. They ended their performance by introducing Sean Paul to the stage.



All the ugly incident notwithstanding, the Nigerian version of the Guinness 250 concert celebration was a huge success.
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What do you guys think of P-Square's behaviour?

This is what I think.
First of all, don’t throw anything into a crowd, you could have hurt someone.
Secondly, we all have to learn to control our anger, especially if we want to continue staying 'on top'. It's possible that this behaviour will turn off other corporate organisations from hiring them to perform at their shows. Remember what happened to Eedris Abdulkareem?. But maybe their action is justified? What do you guys think?

~ Story from City People Magazine.

Four years after the death of former Nigeria’s first Lady, Stella Obasanjo, respite seem to have come the way of her immediate family, especially her only son, all of who feared that Stella’s death was unjust.
Last week, a Spanish court jailed the surgeon who performed the fatal surgery on Stella in Oct 2005. The surgeon simply identified as Raymond Roige was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one year imprisonment by the South Malaga Court. The judgement also barred the surgeon from practising medicine for three years saying he was reckless in the way he handled late Stella’s surgery.



The Court said the blood loss and internal injuries she suffered at the Moulding Clinic in Marbella, Spain, could have been treated without any complications, if they had been detected on time. But Stella was reportedly abandoned for close to four hours after the surgery and made to bleed to death due to negligence of the surgeon. This happened as a result of the Cannola (A thin tube put into the body to extract fat) perforating her abdominal cavity, causing five incisions to her liver and colon. Mrs Obasanjo fell unconscious and doctors could not revive her.
Surprisingly, the doctor who performed the liposuction surgery on Stella, had done about 300 successful surgeries in the past.


From left, Stella's son Muyiwa, Obasnajo and Muyiwa's wife

Added to the one year jail sentence and three year ban, the doctor is to pay 120, 000 pounds (about N26million) in compensation to the late Stella’s son, Muyiwa.

During the trail, the surgeon denied responsibility, saying that the intervention and post operative procedure were ‘Perfectly normal’. He also said the age of the patient, who suffered from hypertension and asthma presented no objection.

May her soul continue to rest in peace. Amen. *

Uwem Akpan born in 1971 is a Nigerian Jesuit priest and the author of 'Say You’re One of Them'.

He was born in the southern Nigerian village of Ikot Akpan Eda; his parents were teachers. He and his three brothers grew up speaking both English and Annang. He joined the Jesuit order at 19 in 1990 and became a priest in 2003; he later earned an M.F.A. degree in creative writing at the University of Michigan. He has also studied theology at Creighton University.

'Say you're one of them' is a collection of five stories set in different parts of Africa including Nigeria and Rwanda, which tells a tale about the journey of African children ’s hardship and the bitter sweet occurrences of having to grow up in Africa.

On September 17, 2009, 'Say you're one of them' was picked by the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. He made history because ever since Oprah started her book club collection, she has never selected a collection of short stories before.

The selection of the book on Oprah's book club has been positive because ever since the announcement, the sales on the book have more than tripled and has sold out in major book stores all across America. *

~To preview album, video and perform for special guests

Project Fame 2008 winner, Iyanya, is now finally ready to hit the streets with his debut album.



This Sunday October 4, he will host select guests at the Ultima Studio, in Omole, Lagos.
His album will feature contributions from DJ Zeez, Faze, MI and Bokwilla and production contributions from TY Mix and K Solo.

The Sunday event tagged ‘Symphony of Iyanya’ will not only serve as an album and video premiere, but also a concert with performances from Iyanya and a few of his friends.



Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk discovered his talents for singing during his childhood while singing in the church. He later started singing at weddings and then got an offer to perform regularly at Channel view Hotel Calabar.

He is a graduate of Business Management from the University of Calabar.*

Star quest 2008 winners, Diamondz will release their first album ‘Omo Naija’ on October 1, 2009.



The six man band which consists of Anthony Nwanne Iwediunor, Ifiok Effanga, Ajumoke Nwaeze, Blessed Edewor, Temitope Ogulowo and Ebenezer Ofili showed that they were off to a great start with the release of their first video ‘Bo sokoto’ which featured Fuji icon Obesere.

A 12 tracker “Omo Naija” will be released on the Kennis Music imprint. Kennis is Nigerian’s foremost record label and is also home to KSB, Jaywon, Essence and Kelly Hansome with an unprecedented track record of hits and bestsellers. *

It was an evening of quality music, dance and superlative entertainment as popular Nigerian act Obiora Obiwon performed fresh tunes at the launch of his anticipated sophomore album, "The Rebirth".

The album soon revealed itself to be an eclectic mix of contemporary gospel and r'n'b as earlier indicated by the artiste. In 2008 Obiwon made several references to a deep spiritual experience and the addition of gospel themes to his style. Upbeat ballad and 1st single off the album "Obi Mu O" also rose in 2009 to become one of year's favourite hits.

Guest artistes Alibaba and Yaw had the audience reeling in laughter with their comedic lines while Segun Obe, Rooftop MCs, Jahdiel, Eva, Kani, and Bracket of "Yori Yori" fame also ensured it was a memorable musical night for the celebrities and fans in attendance. Guests also went home with free copies of the album which finally hits stores in Nigeria on Friday October 2 via Obaino Music Distribution.

A visibly excited Obiwon had this to say: "We're elated having come thus far. We really took our time to do this (the album) and we're hoping the fans appreciate it for the excellence we've strived to achieve. We're now off to promote the album and do the videos"

Check out the album lunch pictures

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