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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.

Majestic: The Queen Of Soul, Aretha Sings "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman"

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Music celebs take a cue from the legendary queen of soul, "Aretha Franklin", she sang the 1967 hit, "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" at the White House: Kennedy Center Honors 2015 as a tribute to Carole King, a song she co-wrote. The event took place earlier this month.  Watch clip after cut.

Black Women React To Bill Cosby Rape Allegations

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A prosecutor in Pennsylvania announced criminal charges against Bill Cosby . He has been charged with aggravated indecent assault, according to Kevin Steele of the Montgomery County district attorney’s office. 

The Way They Were: Artist Impression Of Breezy, Riri, Jay-Z And More

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Breezy As Chris Kofi Sarpong Brown An artist in the person of Denny Owusu created an artist impression of famous US artistes linked to their African ancestry. See more pictures after cut.

Find The Panda Among The Stormtroopers

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Found it yet?

Davido Airs His Pants Out In Public Over Child Custody Battle And It Gets Messier

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As the year come to an end, lawyers world-wide will be rubbing their palms in glee, this is their season - for embittered couples who would spring up surprises of divorce cases, paternity tests, alimonny cases or child support drama.  The latest to hit the Internet is Nigeria's Davido , 23, and his baby mother,  Sophia Momodu , 28 over the health concerns of their baby, Imade Adeleke. The Momodu and Adeleke families can do better than this debacle which will only serve as a reminder of their failings to mediate peacefully on behalf of their children.

Powerbike Fanatics, Or Crazy In Love?

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As seen somewhere in Nigeria, would you do this on your wedding day?

Political Banter!!! Donald Trump Takes A Swipe At Bill Clinton

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Politics with bitterness!!! How times have changed, Donald Trump and the Clintons were once close friends. Photo above is that of Bill and Hillary Clinton when they attended Donald Trump's third wedding to Melania Knauss in 2005.  When Bill clinton was accused of having inappropriate relations with Monica Lewinsky, Donald leapt to his defense saying “ He’s probably got the toughest skin I’ve ever seen, and I think he’s a terrific guy, ” Mr. Trump once told CNN.