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Good Read: The Girl With The Louding Voice - Abi Dare

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  In this remarkable story, Adunni, the main character, depicts ambition fuelled with a burning desire to succeed despite all odds. Tales of this type still abound in Lagos, and they are portrayed in the media daily. Adunni is hailed as the poor girl with a rich mind, "Sherlock Holmes," who never stops asking intelligent questions, a child-bride, and a strong-willed girl who grew up fast due to the circumstance her parents put her through. However, she had the guts to pursue the life she wanted. - An education by any means necessary.  Adunni finally got her groove back after reading such an easy book, I could relate to the characters there. the harsh and despicable reality of Lagos till date. I would recommend this book to my friends and would love to see it turned into a film.

Marriage Wreckers Beware: Caroline Danjuma Claiming Her Territory

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Where is the drama at? Caroline Danjuma  is on work and twerk mode. marriage wreckers take note.

JAB Adu Passes On At 83

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Choi, choi, choi, JAB Adu of the erstwhile Village Headmaster character, Bassey Okon is dead. The veteran actor passed away at the age of 83 yesterday morning as confirmed by his family. Adieu and thank you for the story lines. Remembered him well in Adio's Family with Uncle Alagbin.

African School Girl Singing Beyonce's "Halo"

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In the days of auto-tune, here is a school girl,Audrey Iteriteka from Burundi singing her version of Beyonce's Halo in her school hall. You can also watch here belting out Mariah Carey's  without you   Did you enjoy that?

JJC Files: From Los Angeles To Ghana

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Back to the motherland with curiousity, watch some America students visit Africa, Ghana to be precise for the first time.... intriguing

Celebrating Diversity In February's Elle Magazine

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Taraji.P Henson, Priyanka Chopra and Viola Davis are known for their epic performances in Hollywood and Bollywood, and creating a great diversity in arts and theater. 

Oscars 2016: Lady Gaga And VP Joe Biden Lend Their Voices To Campus Sex Assault

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Lady Gaga has spoken exensively about her sexual assault and on Oscar 2016 night, U.S VP Joe Biden also spoke sent a powerful message in support of rape survivors, watch the performance below. This should serve as an awareness drive to eradicate sexual assault and molestation in colleges.

Nigeria's OAP Freeze Attacks Olajumoke's Success Over A Graduate's First Class Degree

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                  Ayodele           Olajumoke          Lady Spotted by Ciara There will always be complainers or haters as they are called, Olajumoke on the rise is giving some people headache - they cannot over-stand that God works in mysterious ways. Does it really take a college degree to make one successful, in the wake of global mass unemployment? How do you quantify is real achievement?  OAP Freeze of Cool Fm Nigeria took his IG page to pen his thoughts in a provoking article, it can be read after the jump...

Caroline Danjuma Steps Out With Family For "Stalker" Movie

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Caroline Danjuma and here family on the red carpet for her movie premiere titled stalker, which took place today at Civic Centre, Lagos. Watch trailer after break. Great to see a family stay together amid allegations of divorce.

The Deaf Tattoo: Is This A Trend?

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Is this the new way of telling people, "I am deaf in one ear" The photo is a communication mode that the lady is deaf in one ear. A Imgur user saw this and decided to post his own photo of his tattoo behind his left ear. Saves them time trying to explain themselves but people can not see behind their earlobes!

Saturday Guess Guests

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She went down the memory lane for a celebration! A Nigerian popular OAP shared this photo of her and a friend. I have given you all the clues, Now guess who she is.

Music: Work - Maleek Berry

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Rihanna made work get onto the charts at no 1 beating Michael Jackson's record. Maleek Berry has waxed his lyrics of her work as a "refix". Hear after jump.

Ciara Gets Into The "Olajumoke" Story As She Shares Photo On IG

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Lagos hawkers be on the alert, the world is watching, ever since the "Olajumoke " story broke, the media houses has had their fill of her grass to grace "Cinderella" story. Ciara has jumped on the bandwagon and shared a photo of an hawker in Lagos on her IG. Fashion houses be looking to Africa for their latest protégé.

Madonna Puts Ex Trainer On Blast "She F—-d My Boyfriend, So I Fired Her."

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How do you get attention on a tour?, ask Madonna, who is very known for her dramatic ways, she told a packed arena on her Manila stop of her “Rebel Heart” tour, how her ex trained jacked up her ex-boyfriend.

Jealous??? Cheryl Tiegs Criticizes Sports Illustrated Magazine For Featuring Angela Graham On Its Front Cover

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Cheryl Tiegs                                      Angela Graham The trend to feature more curvy women on magazines now is becoming the hot topic of the decade, but there will always be one to voice their opinion on curvy models not worth been celebrated.

Adele's Hello Get A Makeover From Tim Godfrey And Xtreme Crew

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Is Adele's single still doing the rounds in Africa? Here comes the Hello Surulere cover, done by Tim Godfrey and xtreme. Listen to it and let's know what you think.

PMB In Mecca: Photos Of Entrance To Holy Kaaba

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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari and his men are seen entering and exiting the black stone, "Hajarul Aswad" Holy Kaaba in Mecca. See more photos after cut.

Man Dumped By Wife For Being Too Good: "It Was A Strange Form Of Mental Cruelty"

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What do women really want in a man for marriage? At times, men cannot win with a woman's complaints galore whether it is either mild or on full blast! Leona Jeske from Oakland California won a divorce case against her husband on the grounds of mental cruelty?!? How do you work that one out? 

Video: Waje - Omini knowest

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Clarence Peters has done it again, producing this funky tune from Waje's latest single titled Omini Knowest. Waje writes: I am dedicating this song to those who have trees in their eyes but somehow, they can clearly see the speck in mine! - Hmm, wonder who she is referring to? Enjoy.

President Buhari, Emir Of Kano, Governors Perform Lesser Pilgrimage

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Nigeria's president has been travelling for a while to different countries to hold important talks with presidents on how to improve Nigeria. He is currently seen in prayer mood with Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido, Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola during the Umrah exercise in Medina, Mecca. More photos after cut.

Johnson & Johnson Products: They Owe Their Consumers The Truth

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To all the mothers and grandmothers out there who are still in the practice of rubbing Johnson and Johnson talc powder on themselves and their babies to curb rashes, this has now been deemed a bad idea, because of the devastating effects this could have if used continuously.

Olajumoke Looking Fierce In New Photo Shoot

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Olajumoke Orisaguna looks like she was born to do this. She took this recent photo shoot for the 9-5 collection, flared collar jacket by Layo G .

Tax For Governor's Perfume!!! Port Harcourt Women Protest Against Extortion

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There are things that amazes me to the core, read in the dailies about women protesting over a refusal to pay for an imposed tax on governor's perfume, What A Joke!!! This must be a fluke, an extortion from the  area boys running out of ideas on market traders in Nigeria.

Meet The Women Anti Poachers From South Africa

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From their camouflaged uniforms you can tell they mean business, but this time they are in the wild forest of South Africa tracking down on the poachers, thereby risking their own lives to protect endangered animals, yet as women they have chosen to join the Black Mambas , an anti poaching unit...

Music: Mo'Cheddah - Survive

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 Mo'Cheddah has dropped her latest single titled, "Survive", a feat produced by Cobhams Asuquo. Enjoy for your mid week pleasure.

The Day After Before The White House Dance

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Virginia McLaurin watches the video of her with the Obamas  V irginia McLaurin takes time to express how she feels after meeting with the Obamas at the White House for Black History Month.

The Wonders Of Makeup

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Professional makeup artists what is wrong with this picture? Was it the lightening at the event that brightened her face or she was on makeup overload???

Video: Rihanna Ft Drake - Work

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  Rihanna has finally released the single, "Work" featuring Drake from her Anti album... Watch after jump.

Only In Nigeria Confession: "We Killed Michael Jackson"

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The power of social media, Pastor Chris Okafor's mega church entertained the confession from a Nigeria lady who said she and her illuminati cohorts were responsible for the death of Michael Jackson, Watch the clip, ponder and deduce for yourselves...

White House Special: Dancing At 106

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Dreams do come true, if your heart does not faint, that was the joy Virginia McLaurin experienced when she visited the White House to celebrate Black History Month. Hear her out as she expresses herself.

White House Special: A Child's Perception Of A President

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There are countries where presidents over-serve, they fulfil their two terms in office and refuse to leave!  When a child bursts out crying because the president's term in office is almost up and that is all she knows. How do you encourage and comfort her? 

Kim Kardashian Finally Unveils Her Saint

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Kim posted the photo of her son as a tribute to her late dad, Robert Kardashian, she captioned it with the words...

Guys What Would You Do? Seduction Offer From Girlfriend's Mother

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In this video "Here I Come" by Trevor Jackson,  please watch it and tell me what would you do if you girlfriend's mum seduces you outright?

Good Hair Gone Bad: Furious Client Tries To Shoot Barber Over Rihanna-Cut

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  Trying to have a Rihanna inspired hair cut almost cost a barber his life when his client tried to shoot him! Adrian Swain of San Diego took matters into her own hands when she was not satisfied with the version of haircut her barber, Manny Montero carved out on her head.  A gunshot is the worst form of tip you can give for any service! The barber must be lucky to be alive because the gun jammed thrice and Adrian might face a jail term if found guilty. Funny how hair grows quickly and what will all the hoopla be about again, anger mismanagement. Watch clip after cut.

London Fashion Week 2016 Celebrates Alexander McQueen

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His designs live on...

Battabox Investigates The Nigerian Accent In Brixton

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  Mary Macaulay from Battabox went into Brixton to find out what Nigerian accent sounded like in the streets of Brixton. She should have tried the market to get a good response. She would be shocked if they spoke to her in various dialects...

Child Bride Scenario: What Would You Have Done?

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The world screams no to child bride and lots of campaigns have been put in place to voice the displeasure in this trend. Recently there was lots of furore concerning a middle aged man marrying his 12 year old bride by the seaside. What would you have done if you were passing by and saw the scene: walk away, phone the police or give death stare to the groom?

Minister Of Labour And Employment Collapses While Defending Budget

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Nigeria's Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige reportedly today collapsed while defending the budget of his ministry before the House of Representatives’ Committee. He was rushed out for urgent medical attention. 

"Doctor, Where Is My Belly Button"???

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Summer is around the corner and lots of tummy tuck patients are looking forward to amazing bodies. Lori Jones, 45, was not expecting a missing belly button after a tummy tuck, and she wants it settled in the courtroom.

Murdered Nigerian Lived A Double Life As A Prostitute, Family In Shock

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Murdered Jessica McGraa, 36, shocked her neighbours and family when they found out she lived as a £200 per hour call girl. She had convinced them that she sold hair extensions!

Trailer: Karrueche Tran Stars In "A Weekend With The Family" Movie

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A young attorney looks to gain a position at a prestigious law firm while secretly dating his boss’ daughter, who he’s hoping to marry; but when his loving girlfriend decides to arrange a surprise family weekend get-together...

Teen Doctor Arrested For Practicing Without A Medical Licence

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Dr. Malachi Love-Robinson, 18, was arrested for posing as a doctor after opening his own clinic. He did not have the legal medical licence and had treated lots of patients even an undercover till he got exposed!

Wale Talks About His Life In Music Exclusively On Soundcity

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Wale was in Nigeria recently and spoke exclusively to SoundcityTV on "Album About Nothing", the number 1 album on America's Billboard 200, his collaborations and life in music.

10 Year Old Fashion Designer Debuts Collection At NYFW

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  How do you  stand up to your bullies? Ask Egypt Ify Ufele, She did it her way by doing what she loves best. Attending the NYFW with her designs on models strutting the catwalk!  The 10 year old said she had been bullied because of her plus size and decided to put her energy into creatively designing clothes as taught aged 7 by her grandmother.

Good News For Baby Hope Accused Of Witchcraft In Uyo, Nigeria

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The story of Anja Ringgren Lovén , an aid worker from Denmark and the toddler accused of witchcraft in Uyo in Nigeria has garnered good results. Donations have poured in for the little boy called "Hope" all through the hard work of Anja's charity called African Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation.

2016 Grammys And The Silent Boycotts: Was This A Set Up?

Ms. Lauryn Hill Feat. The Weeknd | REHEARSAL FOR THE GRAMMY TONIGHT 🌪🙌🏾 They are making HISTORY 🔥#MsLaurynHill #TheWeeknd #Grammys #CLASSIC #History #Music #Live #LA #FLEEK #Miseducation #ninarevisited #TheFugees A photo posted by SANKOFA 2k16 (@selimzion) on Feb 15, 2016 at 8:55am PST The annual 58th Grammys has come and gone, but people are still talking about it. It is not the frocks they are talking about or who paired up with whom. What is on everyone's lips is why were celebrities cancelling to attend the event at the very last minute???

Meet Kay Pike, The Comic Book Hero Body Painter

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 "My inspiration mostly comes from seeing something beautiful. It can be a great costume design, it can be a trailer for an upcoming movie with a new take on a character, it can be a great fan-art someone has done with amazing lighting. I love when people suggest characters to me that they think look great too." 

Stevie Wonder And Pentatonix - That's The Way Of The World

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This was performed at the Grammys, Did they really not have instruments? Great performance. Did you enjoy that?

Video: D'banj - Emergency

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Nigeria's Kokomaster, D'banj released his new single titled Emergency, enjoy the fela-themed inspired music.

British Council Presents Lagos Theatre Festival 2016

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The British Council Lagos Theatre Festival is back in its 3rd edition bringing the largest outdoor theatre festival in Nigeria. This year, the festival will feature over 100 performances from producers such as Bani Productions, Comic Republic, Creative Arts Collection UNILAG, Make it happen Productions, Thespian Family Theatre, Troopers Arts, Women in Arts and many more including 4 International productions from the UK.

Tiwa Savage And Paul PSquare Sings "Get It Together"

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I have a feeling this is a family planning jingle the government will soon hanker on to curb overpopulation in Nigeria.

Readers Caption This!!!

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  Where in Africa is this school located???

Beta Pikin: Harrysong Dedicates Valentine To His Grandmother

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Harrysong is one of Nigeria's acclaimed singer, this valentine, not only did he take his grandmother to an event as his date, he dedicated his slot to her. Watch after cut.

Is He Serious??? The Price Hiker Scammed Over Kanye's Album "TLOP"

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Martin Shkreli came to our attention when he hiked the price of life-saving drug, " Daraprim " He is now in the news for alleging claiming that he has lost $15m in a Bitcoin scam. All down to buying Kanye West's new album The Life Of Pablo.

Trailer: Batman v Superman - Dawn of Justice

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Were you expecting this: Batman and Superman all rolled into one in a fierce competition titled "Dawn of Justice". It will officially hit the theatre screens on March 25, 2016. Watch trailer after cut. 

Rihanna's Fenty And Puma At NYFW Show

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Rihanna held her fashion show for puma at NYFW over the weekend and the event was a star-studded one from Anna Wintour, Chris Rock, Naomi Campbell to Foxy Brown who graced the occasion. Watch clip after cut for more.

Olajumoke Orisaguna Features On CNN

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  "I never expected this would ever happen to me," says the erstwhile bread seller. "My friends have told me they saw me on the TV and they are really happy. My parents cannot believe their own child can become such a success. They are all so happy." Those are the words of Olajumoke Orisaguna, who was caught up in a magical transformation via a photobomb gone right!