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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.

Whose Your Favourite Dresser?

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Out and about, ladies strutting their stuff, from top left are:  Elle Fanning in Naeem Khan Zendaya Coleman in Molly Goddard Zoe Kazan in Huishan Zhang

B-T-S: Rihanna's Trip To Malawi 2017

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In January 2017, the Global Partnership for Education, Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation and Global Citizen visited Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. The Clara Lionel Foundation has partnered with the Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen to advocate for strong education systems that ensure the world's poorest kids can get a quality education. Watch clip after the break.

"Your Legacy Is Every Life You've Touched" - Oprah Winfrey's Commencement Speech To Graduates

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"Feel everything with love, cos every moment you are building your legacy" We all love winning, but what happens when one experiences failure? Oprah Winfrey was at Agnes Scott College, and gave the 128th Commencement Speech, to its recent graduates. In her motivational speech, she encouraged the recent graduates to live in their truth, not to be deterred when things don't work out as planned, above all live a life that is worthy to be emulated. It was a great speech, kindly listen after the break...

Classics - A House Is Not A Home

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Originally written by Burt Bacharach for Dionne Warwick in 1964 and recorded by a variety of artists from Dusty Springfield to Aretha Franklin, the above mentioned song speaks to the malaise affecting marriage in the 21st century. T he above mentioned song, which was originally written by Burt Bacharach for Dionne Warwick in 1964, and has been sung by various artists from Dusty Springfield to Aretha Franklin; rings through for the malady that is currently causing havoc in the 21st century marriage.  Enjoy listening to these lyrics, I hope they reach deep into your hearts. Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Video: Adekunle Gold - Work

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Happy new month of May, Adekunle Gold released his much awaited new single titled "Work". His song depicts a hustler's reality which is embodied in work. Hope you are enjoying the May Bank Holiday.

Song Of The Day

Easter Special: Glamorous Ladies Of Fashion

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Easter season is here and it has not deterred the ladies from looking glamorous during the festives. Whose outfit caught your attention, from the top left down to the far right. Pick your fave. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Brandon Maxwell Freida Pinto in L.K. Bennett

Video: French Montana Ft Swae Lee - Unforgettable

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Uganda has been gaining a lot of prominence lately in its dance scene, from the ghetto kids putting the slums in the spotlight in Eddy Kenzo's  Sitya Loss  video.. Now the triple ghetto kids are featuring in Morocco born Karim Karbouch aka French Montana's new video. Watch clip after the break.

Monochrome Vs Suave Men

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As this week comes to an end, I bring to you the men's section of best dressed. Which of them caught your attention? Monochrome or Suave. Let's hear it.

If Birds Could Dance!!!

This is the best video on the Internet currently. pic.twitter.com/KPNZddth5S — Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 1, 2017

Happy Mother's Day 2017

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Video: African Queen Remix By 2Baba

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When the song "African Queen" by Tuface Idibia hit the radio waves years ago, it brought him to prominence, he was feted round the world from talk shows in America to the dusty market stalls in Nigeria. His song made sense in promoting the African Lady, who is revered for her intellect, creativity and beauty.

Whose Outfit Suits Your Taste?

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Mandy Moore in Lela Rose Sarah Paulson in Prada Scarlett Johansson in Balmain

When The Stylist Met The Iconic Novelist

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  Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is now known for her adages outside the literary circuits. The acclaimed novelist has featured in music, TEDx talks and she is now the darling muse courting the fashion house Dior with her profound statement, " We Should All Be Feminists ".  Adichie was featured recently in London's mid week magazine, stylist in which she spoke at length on her views on feminism, how she handles her critics and more. You can read excerpts after the break.

Women of Colour Celebrated In Allure's April Magazine

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" Our skin is so much more than a reflection in the mirror. Our skin is the metaphor that defines how we’re seen—and how we see ourselves. For our April 2017 issue (featuring models #Dilone, #ImaanHammam and #Aamitolagum on the cover!), #Allure asked 41 women of color to tell us the story of their lives through their skin—and skin tone. Because our skin can be both a vulnerability and a defense. But most importantly, it can be a source of celebration ". - Allure

Ooni Of Ife Interviewed By CNN In London

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Who will tell our story? It is no longer news that the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II is in London. He visited the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, South London. He spoke extensively on the history and culture of Yoruba-land, the artefacts that were kept by British Colony during the slavery era and how the artefacts can be preserved in today's world. Watch clip after the break.

Word For The Day

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Mad About Football!!!

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The man in the photo is said to be a Barcelona fan in jubilation mood 

The President, His People And Secrets

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The power of social media cannot be hushed.  Nigerians were urged to pray for the ailing president Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in London recuperating from an undisclosed illness. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity affairs, Mr Femi Adesina made a statement that the president is due to fly back to Nigeria on the 10th March, 2017.

The Ever Changing Fashion Of Janelle Monae

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Janelle Monae has shed her androgynous tuxedos, but kept the theme of her fashion style, monochrome. The collage above depicts Janelle looking all lady-like at awards. Which one of those gowns brings out the best in her? Select your best photo of her looking glamorous.

Classics: When Somebody Loves You Back - Teddy Pendergrass

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What are your favourite classics? Music with depth never fades after the years that is why they are classified as classics. This is one of the Late Teddy Pendergrass' best songs. Enjoy.

The Elie Saab Ready To Wear Fall 2017 Fashion Show

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The fashion show is still on and presenting to you is Elie Saab's ready to wear fall 2017 collection. Watch clip after the break.

Video: Wizkid – Sweet Love

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Star boy released his new single titled, "Sweet Love" - The video depicts his travels to the adulation of his fans. Enjoy the mid-week video of sweet love.

Rihanna Made It To Havard - Receives Her Humanitarian 2017 Award

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Dr. S. Allen Counter, director of the Harvard Foundation, introduced Rihanna, saying, “ Rihanna has charitably built a state-of-the-art center for oncology and nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat breast cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados… It is for these philanthropic initiatives, and other acts of compassionate sharing, that the students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation chose to honor Rihanna with the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award. ” Listen to her speech after the break...

Word For The Day

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Classics: Sweetest Taboo - Sade Adu

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Do you all remember this track from the one and only delectable Sade Adu?  Bringing back sweet old memories. While her music filled the airwaves, her cornrows were a fashion statement that has endured over the decades. Enjoy Sweetest Taboo 

Havard University Honours Rihanna As Humanitarian Of 2017

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The popular singer Rihanna has been named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year, and will come to campus to accept the Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award at a ceremony next Tuesday (Feb. 28).

Fashion Foward: Whose Outfit Caught Your Attention?

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The weekend has finally beckoned on us, it is time to get our feel-great mood on and enjoy the best of the sunshine, but before then, whose fashion sense of style caught your attention? Zoe Saldana in Jonathan Simkhai Viola Davis in Michael Kors Collection Celine Dion in Schiaparelli Couture

Post Of The Day

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Classics: Aimasiko - Ebenezer Obey

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Once upon a time, this song was played in Lagos, Nigeria on high volume, it could be heard from the third street😄! Ebenezer Obey's song is considered evergreen, thus I am dedicating this track to all my readers for your Saturday listening pleasure

Leading BAFTA's Ladies

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Prince William stole the show...

Fashion Instyle - Which Outfit Made Your Week?

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If you were to select one outfit which would it be?

Nigerians Urged To Pray For President Buhari

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We all know the president of Nigeria had his hands full when he took over the helms of power, a country that was reeling in deep corruption, starting from its top leaders. He had done a good work by challenging the leaders, but that in itself has not solved the groaning and complaints of the masses. They are in dire need of a saviour like Americans needed ex-president Barack Obama to solve its woes.

Classics: Anita Baker - Just Because

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I dedicate this song to all those who can not see their own self worth, but it is so glaring and needs no repressing.

Meet Tierra Guinn, The NASA Genius At 22

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Meet Tierra Guinn, the genius who scored 5.0 GPA at M.I.T., and is already working at NASA as a Rocket Structural Design and Analysis Engineer at just 22-years-old.  According to Guinn her mother helped nurture her intelligence by giving her math equations to solve starting at when she was just 6-years-old.

The Best Dressed Lady Goes To...

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Whose fashion outfit would you don if you were given the chance? Thandie Newton in Schiaparelli Couture Lady Gaga in Versace

Skinny Girl In Transit Is Back

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After the long wait, the online comedy of Skinny Girl in Transit is back on our screens. Come to think of it, who is the skinny girl here, well this episode depicts two men and a lover. How will it turn out? Watch after the break to find out.

SAG Awards 2017

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The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards which honours the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2016,  took place at the  Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last week. Below are some of the beautifully dressed ladies. Kaley Cuoco in Marchesa Kirsten Dunst in Dior Thandie Newton in Schiaparelli Couture

Word For The Day

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Is Eating Chocolate Really Good For You?

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Chocolate is bad for the teeth, the health aficionados will say, chocolate and diamonds are a ladies best friend, the psychoanalyst would retort. But what are the real benefits of eating chocolate, we all know too much of it is bad for the stomach, waistline and wallet! 

Home Free Sings How Great Thou Art

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Enjoy.

Serena Williams Lifts The Grand Slam Cup For The 23rd Time

“Thank you Venus for inspiring me to be the best player that I can be.” Well done @serenawilliams on your 23rd Grand Slam title #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/LPtr9G52B0 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2017

Be Inspired: In Celebration Of The Musical Genius

Enjoy the talent from the Kanneh-Masons, a six-piece family orchestra from Nottingham, UK

Not My High-Jab!

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This is not right but is it OK? A guy got more than he bargained for, when he tried to remove an hijab off a lady  - He should have listened to his elders when they said, "Let sleeping dogs lie" - She wasn't pleased with his actions at all....

"Will Change Ever Come To Nigeria"? Charly Boy Laments

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Charly boy is at it again, voicing out his opinions to the masses on how Nigeria's effectiveness as a nation lies in the hands of its people, and not the leaders who cannot see the trees for the woods. He wrote in his latest article - "Jesus Christ is not a gangster". Kindly read after the break.

Season 3: Skinny Girl In Transit Episode 8

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Tiwa is really acting spoilt for choice with her spoilt for choice selection of men, who lepa epp? - Her relationship with her mum is one thing unbelievable. Watch the clip to see how far pouting Tiwa can go with her fronting game.

Donald Trump Officially Inaugurated As The 45th President Of United States

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President Donald Trump was sworn in today as the 45th President, and he gave a full inauguration  speech on how he would make America great again for the people. Read the full speech after the break.

Transformation In A Twinkling - Angela Obasi's Story

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Where do you turn to when you have tried all you can, your best does not seem to be enough? When you lean on a wing and a prayer, you never fail. That is the story of Angela Obasi and many more out there, who never gave up on prayer in dire times. 

Photo Of The Day

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In years to come, some would still remember the 44th First Lady, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the second lady of the United States. Lessons learnt, stay humble wherever you find yourself and in whatever position you occupy

Word For The Day

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OMG!!! Marriage Woes At Its Lowest Form

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"I urge every official and every lawyer to protect my daughter from torture”.  A Saudi dad abusing a baby, that's beyond belef and has left me gobsmacked has gone viral.  The wife of the arrested dad, told Saudi daily Okaz that she was a Syrian citizen and that she married her Saudi husband four years earlier under an agreement that he would give her 100,000 Saudi Riyals in case they divorced.

Season 3: Skinny Girl In Transit Episode 7 - Holy Moly

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There is something sinister brewing in Tiwa's office and who could be behind this? Kindly watch to find out more...

Word For The Day

Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours. — President Obama (@POTUS) January 11, 2017 Lighted windows of downtown Chicago high-rise spell out "THANK OBAMA" as president delivers his farewell address. https://t.co/mP5yiSiuRb pic.twitter.com/WJlUKhhz6K — ABC News (@ABC) January 11, 2017

Fashion: Who Wore It Best?

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Rihanna in 2017                                  Late Aaliyah in 2001

President Obama's Farewell Speech

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Home is where the heart is. It all started in Chicago, and the orator and President, Barack Obama decided it will all end in Chicago as he gave his final farewell speech at the  McCormick Place. Kindly listen after the break.

Video: Yemi Alade - Sugar & Spice

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Enjoy Yemi Alade's new release titled Sugar and Spice which got its release today. This is from the the  album“Mama Africa: The Diary of an African Woman”.

Michelle Obama's Emotional Final Speech As First Lady

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As President Obama prepares to step down as the leader of the United States, the first lady gave her final speech at the 2017 School Counsellor of the Year event. Kindly listen after the   break.

Season 3: Skinny Girl in Transit Episode 6 - Getaway

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Marriage talk is driving a deep wedge between Mama Tiwa and her sister, aunty Dupe - sibling rivarly at its worst! Where will this end. Watch clip to find out

Ex-Pastor Opens Up On Why He Stopped Lying From The Pulpit

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The ex-pastor explains in his video which has gone viral on why he left the church, because he was fed up lying to his congregation. Ever one is entitled to his/her own opinion.

Video: Omawumi - Butterflies

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Dreaming of what you can touch is not right, and singing about it is not right either. Omawumi releases the butterflies in her new single Enjoy after the break.

Bright Lights: The Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds’ Documentary

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Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds passed away later last year and will be buried side by side this Friday, but before then, the first trailer of their documentary has been released by HBO. It depicts the strong emotional bond which they both shared. Watch clip after the break.

Janet Jackson Welcomes Eissa Al Mana

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  “Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are thrilled to welcome their new son Eissa Al Mana into the world, Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably." A big congratulations to Janet and family

How Sweet: Nigeria's Ex Presidents Song Of Unity (Video)

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Nigerian leaders in unity singing a hymn to the Most High in appreciation of the different tribes that unites us all as a country - This is the initiative of the vice president, Dr Yemi Osinbajo. Bringing past presidents: Olusegun Obasanjo, Alex Ekwueme, Yakubu Gowon, Oladipo Diya, Ernest Shoneken, and Com. Ebitu Ukiwe to celebrate the diversity of music with one voice. Listen to them as they entertain after the break.

Fashion Foward: "One Of Us" - Albinism Awareness Campaign

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Onome Akinlolu Majaro ( OAM ) Foundation in joint collaboration with EVI Photography are creating the awareness of albinism within the society. Albinos in some countries are maligned,ostracized and discriminated against - which should not be the case. In 2017, Let's hope this is the beginning of new things by engaging with them in the society that unites us as one.

Fashion Foward: Celebs Dazzling In African Attire

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Artists are out with their wizardry, and this time it is, fybcraft who has performed some touch up on the celebrities in the entertainment world. From Nicki Minaj, Rihanna to Beyonce. He doled them all up in African attire, they do look stunning, Let's hope they would wear the outfit in real life...