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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.

WOW: Angela Simmons Looks Stunning In RAAAH Couture

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How do you take control of a controversy? Ask Angela Simmons, while tongues are wagging in the celebrity circuit over her 'virginity to pregnancy' claims; she is turning heads with her outfits and looking flawless. She recently donned the floral bow coordinate by British-Zimbabwean designer RAAAH, at the Miss Teenage California Pageant in LA.  Angela was styled by American-Nigerian celebrity stylist Kanayo Ebi.  The RAAAH collection is a collective of cutting edge vintage inspired ready to wear pieces designed by the renowned London College of Fashion trained designer, Rahima Mohamed.

The Queen And Her Corgis Cover Vanity Fair Magazine Summer Edition

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In celebration of the Queen's 90th birthday, she was photographed by the world's best, Annie Leibovitz for the summer edition of vanity fair which will be out on newsstands from this Friday. Hope this will open the gates for older models. See more photos here .

Hilarious: Aunty Jenifa Moonwalks On Lip Sync Battle Africa

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Aunty Jenifa aka Funke Akindele doing the moonwalk while mimicking Janet Jackson in "Lip Sync Battle Africa".

Snorting Chocolate Is The Latest Craze In Europe Clubs

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Creative boredom or what would you call this?! Clubbing experience is about dancing till dawn and using legal high to get a hit. Now our beloved raw cocoa is been snorted and touted in Europe's clubs, is that the new way of jumping on the health and fun bandwagon?

Amber Rose Flaunts Her Miraculous Hair As She Parties With Toyboy

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Miracles really do happen in a woman's life, short hair today long hair tomorrow, thank God for flawless illusions that could fool even the preacher! The illusion works wonder on Amber rose as she flaunts her hair whilst partying with her lover Terrence Ross.

Gorilla Gate: Whose Life Matters The Most?

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There is ongoing furore of animal rights campaigners who are venting their anger over Harambe, the 400lbs  male silver-back gorilla,  who was shot and killed by zoo officials in  Cincinnati, Ohio over the weekend,  because they were trying to protect the life of a four year old child who fell in whilst he was with his mother. Clips of the gorilla holding the child's hands can be seen in the video footage after the break.

First Lady Michelle Obama Talks On That Important Moment And Lots More

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First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make her acting debut on “NCIS,” and only “Extra” was there as the cameras rolled. The First Lady also made time on set for a candid interview with AJ Calloway, where she opened up about falling in love with Barack Obama.

Qiaobi Detergent Advertisers Issues Apology Over Racist Slur

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The manufacturer of Qiaobi said it strongly opposed and condemned racial discrimination, and was sorry the advert had caused controversy.

Does This Happen In Your Country? Zebra Crossing In Nigeria

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Different strokes for different folks. Decide for yourselves, if this is the right usage of the zebra crossing. Why spend thousands of money upgrading the roads if you don't teach the people how to use it?

Video: Seyi Sodimu Feat. K. Michelle - Love Me Jeje (Remix)

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American TV personality, K. Michelle has decided to dip her toes into Nigerian music with her recent collaboration with Seyi Sodimu on a remix titled "Love Me Jeje". Would this be this summer's club hit? Only time would tell. Produced by Shizzi and directed by Sesan Ogunro Enjoy the rest of the bank holiday with this clip.

What Is The Fascination With Muscular Women?

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T here are competitions always glamourising muscular women, what is the hoopla in all of this? Fair enough, they might scare off hoodlums, but from a health and beauty perspective, why should a woman grow out all that muscle hereby loosing all her feminine looks, is it really really necessary?! except they need it for their day job what is the essence of it all?  Kindly share your thoughts, if you have a muscular woman for a friend or family member, what is life like around her.

Osas Ajibade Debuts Pregnancy Looking Flawless

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Osas was once a beauty queen Miss Black USA 2010 before the love of presenting and Gbenro her husband took over. She graced the Miss Nigeria USA pageant yesterday as a judge and took to her IG page to express her gratitude...

Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo And Wife Conferred With Chieftancy Titles

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I thought bagging a chieftancy title in one's homeland was about elders being honoured for their contribution to their homeland. Was surprised that former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo and his wife, Adaeze were honoured as the new Chief & Lolo Meene Aborlo ogoni 1 and Wa Meene Aborlo ogini 1 in Rivers State. Thought such titles were reserved for older people with loads of experience and money! Joseph Yobo has contributed to sports in Nigeria, and that I know is a merit.  Would the elders be really pleased for them?

Toke Makinwa Dazzles In Fascinating Headgear

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On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa's headgear puts a smile on the sun! She wore this gorgeous outfit to a friend's wedding, I bet all eyes will be on her. Fashionistas, watch and learn from the aficionado herself.

Sunday Sermon: Dorobucci Gospel Cover As Sung By AY Swag - Jehovah Nissi

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Trust Nigerians, they can make fine tune any music to their audience delight Enjoy 'Dorobucci Gospel'

Video: Inspired Pintinz - African Child

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Before children got so deeply immersed into toying with their xbox games, there were outdoor games which heightened creativity and artistic abilities in the child. Inspired Pintinz reminiscences on those days with his latest single titled, 'African Child'. Enjoy the visuals of his childhood interpretation after the break.

President Vs The People: One Year Assessment Of President Buhari's First Year In Office

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The Osasu Show reached out to interview Nigerians on how they rated the first year of the president. They expressed their views which was quite different from what the government officials of Buhari's administration declared. Read the president's achievements after the break.

Classic: Heal The World By Late Michael Jackson

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Indonesia of recent has introduced the death penalty and chemical castration for child rapists. President Joko Widodo said the sanctions “intended to overcome the crisis caused by sexual violence against children. Being a child should be one of the best times of one's lifetime but for some it is not so, this song is a reminder of childhood and its joys, happy listening.

In Celebration Of Children: Is It Necessary Or Not???

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"This year, I wish to emphasize the importance of ensuring that the commitments made by the international community to the world’s children are extended to a group of children who are often forgotten or overlooked: those deprived of their liberty." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Naturalistas, What Would You Do If Your Stylist Snuck Relaxer Into Your Shampoo?

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You read the title right, what would you really do? This is a situation a woman found herself in after she visited her hair stylist. She narrates her ordeal after her visit to her Dominican salon and warns women out there to be mindful when getting their natural hair washed and styled.

Video: Korede Bello - One & Only

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Mavin crew's  protégé , Korede Bello has just dropped a new single with the title "One and Only" - Good vibes for the wedding season and to oldies alike. Watch clip after the break.

Video: Blatantly Racist Detergent Advert In China

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Only in China does a black man turn into a full blown Chinese after a washing cycle just to promote a detergent!

Fashion Style: Is It In The Genes And Can It Be Brought?

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Picture says a thousand words, here is a photo of the Duchess of Cambridge, walking tall and elegant whilst princesses Eugenie and Beatrice follow behind. The dailies are attacking the princesses, daughters of  Prince Andrew for their sense of style, and deems them frumpy for never getting it right at the fashion stakes! 

Classics: Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe

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I am sure this novel is not new to most of you. Things Fall Apart is a classic novel that describes pre-colonial Nigeria from an eastern Nigerian's perspective in the person of the late professor Chinua Achebe who was renowned as a great novelist to have come out of Africa and a founding father of  Nigerian literature. 

Disturbing Video: Africans Manhandled In A Brothel Raid In Russia

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Prostitutes and pimps in Russia's historic city of Vasilyevsky Island will be shaking in their boots after watching the news of "Red Tarzan" choking and using violent force in physically attacking women in a bid to clean the country's image and getting rid of prostitutes.  Watch clip at your own discretion.

Video: Squatter Evicted From Friend's House After Being Caught With "Charms"

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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials must be lax by not allowing visitors to enter its country with exotic food items but permit them to come into the country with "charms / voodoo" aka "African Remote Control". What excuse did Christian the church goer with charms give to those officials?  The lady who recorded the clip on her phone can be heard asking him a series of questions, in utter disbelief. She ordered him to pack his things and vacate the house immediately. Watch the footage below...

Season Two: Skinny Girl In Transit - Episodes 1 & 2

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The second season for "Skinny girl in transit" is back on the screens. She is back again with her wits, I am referring to Ngozi Nwosu and her artistic character, which will leaving you laughing for days. Watch clips after the break.

Word For The Day

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Hurray: Baileys For Vegans

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Gluten-free and vegan are the two words raking in the money in the food industry now. With this new concept, Will this intoxicate the guts off a vegan? New Baileys Almande is made with a mix of sweet almond oil, almond essence, cane sugar, purified water, and vanilla. Has anyone given this a try? Share your thoughts.

2016 BMA: The Weeknd Wins 8 Awards + Full List Of Winners

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It must have been a night to remember for The Weeknd aka Abel Tesfaye who won 8 awards from his 16 nominations at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. The list of winners from the Billboard Music Awards can be seen after the break…

Watch: Adele - Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

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When British award wining singing sensation Adele drops new music, you all know by now it will be a master hit. This new single has amassed over a million viewers. Watch clip after cut to enjoy "Send My Love" from her album 25. Should this be up for a Grammy  award? 

Rihanna Performs “Love On The Brain" At 2016 Billboard Music Awards

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Rihanna took a break from her ANti world tour to perform “Love On The Brain" at 2016 Billboard Music Awards dazzling the audience with her voice, a real improvement and delight to her fans. Watch clip after the break.

Did Trump Say That??? Trained Teachers Should Be Able To Have Guns In Classrooms

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The Republican presidential candidate, Mr Donald Trump is "not advocating guns in classrooms but trained teachers could carry guns" confused?  Will teachers up in arms encourage America to be great again? Watch clip after break to listen to Mr. Trump answering questions from Fox News anchor men and share your thoughts on the idea of this added onus on teachers.

Be Inspired: Hajiya Fatima Kurfi, 79, Finally Fulfils Her Graduation Goals

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"Age is no barrier in attaining a good education". So says the words of Hajiya Kurfi who graduated from  Al-Qalam University in Katsina, Nigeria, with a Bachelors Degree in Islamic Studies in 2009; but her convocation ceremony was deferred with other students’, till last week when the university held its maiden convocation for seven sets that had passed through the institute.

Video: Fuse ODG Ft Zack Knight & Badshah - BomBae

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When Ghana and Bombay fuses music and it is all centered around a beautiful lady dancing - The song features British singer of Ghanian descent, Fuse ODG, he breathes life into Afrobeats, British singer and producer of Pakistani descent – Zack Knight, and Indian rapper – Badshah who has an history of his music been used as soundtrack for numerous Bollywood movies. Watch clip after the break.  

Lupita Nyong'o Joins Sardi's Restaurant Caricature League

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Lupita Nyong'o unveiled her caricature at the iconic Sardi's restaurant in New York City on Thursday. The restaurant has been the home to countless celebrity caricatures for decades, so no doubt Lupita was thrilled to join the ranks.

Abandoned And Raped Girl Of 13 Gives Birth To Baby Boy

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Ekemini , the 13 year old who was abducted, raped and fell pregnant has birthed a baby boy according to Anja Ringgren Loven. She shared the news on her FB page yesterday...

The Pavlok Wristband That Gives You An Electric Shock When You Overspend

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Who needs the bank manager summoning you to his office or sending you red letters when you overspend? Here comes Pavlok to the rescue, technology that beats willpower and puts you in check. Remember the Pavlovian theory of classical conditioning  taught  in psychology class?   The gadget not only jolts you to reality when you overspend, it also cure oversleeping, and curbing addictive habits such as spending too much time on social media, boozing and smoking too much. Just wondering if it a good cure for pedophiles, procrastinators and the casanova! 

Is This The Worst Job Advert Ever?!

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Is this the worst job advert ever?  William Rose Butchers in East Dulwich, London, posted a window advert which reads...

Video: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Ft. Idris Elba - “Dance Off”

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Idris Elba is a multifaceted artist, from acting to disc-jockey and making his own music. In his latest collaboration, he featured in Ryan Lewis video titled, "Dance Off", written and produced by Ryan Lewis and Ben Haggerty. Watch clip after the break.

Johnnie Walker Goes To Scotland: Don Jazzy, RMD & Destiny Amaka Kilted Up

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The trio were at the Drummuir Castle in Scotland having a Johnnie Walker experience. Watch clip after the break and see how they fared. Hope next single from Mavin crew will be titled "Naija Johnnie Walker.

Only In Nigeria?!?! Money Spraying At An Event

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Money spraying at a traditional wedding - Does this happen any where else in the world or is it done only in Nigeria? Kindly share your thoughts.

OMG!!! Missing Egypt Air Flight MS804 Mishap - 66 Passengers Feared Dead

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Summer is around the corner, and most people would have booked their flight for their forthcoming holidays.  Some areas have been deemed high alert terrorist hot-spots and has been declared a no-go area. With the latest news of the missing Egypt Air flight carrying 66 passengers and crews which went off radar .Reports reaching the media now is that debris was found in the Mediterranean and is assumed to be that of the missing flight.

Are Driverless Cars Now In Nigeria?

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Technology or what, a man can be seen on top of his car whilst there is the absence of  a driver at the wheels. Watch clip after the break and decide for yourselves.

MP Accused Of Sleeping On Duty: South Africa's Parliament Fracas

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Around the world, lots of things takes place at the house of parliament, from passing laws that would change the lives of the masses for good, to disgruntled members who cannot reach an agreement fighting shamelessly and then who is sleeping on duty while a seating is on? Watch clip to see if this could be deemed comical in the Parliament of South Africa.

Help Needed For Ekemini, The 13 Year Old Raped Pregnant Abandoned Girl From Akwa Ibom

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Remember Hope , the baby rescued by Danish Anja Ringgren Lovén , who runs a charity rescue mission in Nigeria? She has given an update on the 13-year-old girl who was recently rescued after she was abused, raped, and abandoned in Akwa Ibom in Nigeria. According to Anja, the teenager named Ekemini, will require a crucial C-section operation to help her give birth as a result of her young age and under-developed body. Anja took to her FB and wrote...

O-R-I-Y-O-M-I!!! Police On Stop And Search Duty Foil Plans For 4 Ritualists

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Stories like this never seem to amaze me anymore, kidnapping for a ransom all in the quest for wealth! It is one thing to be called fantastically corrupt as a nation but to hatch plans to sell innocent children in exchange for wealth leaves me reeling in shock!

Corinne Bailey Rae Is Back With 'The Heart Speaks In Whispers'

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Corinne Bailey Rae’s third album, The Heart Speaks in Whispers was released something last week, the 16-track album is a mixture of jazz and pop. She had been off the scenes lately secretly doing her thing. Listen to snippets of her album after the break.

Britain To Focus On Returning Stolen Assets To Nigeria In 2017

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After all the uproar that took place last week, we must all now focus on actualizing the recovery of stolen assets between UK and affected countries, factual agreements with dates set in stone must be the outcome and not empty promises which will be sidetracked. Prime Minister David Cameron finally announced the creation of the first ever global forum to step up international efforts on asset recovery...

The Obamas Host Nordic Leaders To A State Dinner

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama recently  hosted the prime ministers of Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the president of Finland, for a state dinner honouring the relationship between the United States and the Nordic countries. See more photos after break.

Sunday Spoof: Ellen Makes "Lemonade" At Beyonce's Expense

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Mimicking lemonade with her own version, Ellen Degeneres decided to share her own spoof, hope the beyhive will not come buzzing for Ellen!