Fresh & Fun." - Tiwa Savage covers Exquisite Magazine's Denim Issue

The new issue of Exquisite Magazine features Nigerian star Tiwa Savage as the "denim issue" cover girl!
According to Exquisite Magazine Editor, Tewa Onasanya, "We chose Tiwa for the denim issue because we think Tiwa is fresh, edgy, fun and versatile.We wanted to capture her sexiness; everybody loves Tiwa for being a confident woman with a great voice. She simply oozes classy sexiness."

Tiwa Savage is currently working on her debut album which will be released in 2012. She has shot the video for her latest single, "Love Me, Love Me, Love Me" and will be embarking on a cross-country tour with Syndik8 Records artiste Lynxxx
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CHELSEA INTERNATIONAL CALL UP ROUND UP

It is going to be a busy and decisive time for many of Chelsea's internationals over the coming week, with places at next summer's European Championships up for grabs.

Already qualified are the Spanish pair of Fernando Torres and Juan Mata, but they can still have a big say on which side will progress to the play-offs. On Friday they travel to Prague to face Petr Cech and Czech Republic, before hosting Scotland in Alicante on Tuesday.

The Czechs currently occupy second spot, two points ahead of the Scots in Group I, and travel to Lithuania after meeting Spain, while Scotland's other game is away in Liechtenstein.

The English trio of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will qualify for Poland and Ukraine if they avoid defeat in Montenegro on Friday night. Defeat would lead them sweating on how the Montenegrins then do against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Portugal and Raul Meireles sit atop Group H with two games remaining, but they are level on points with both Denmark and Norway. They entertain Iceland in Porto on Friday, before travelling to Copenhagen to meet the Danes on Tuesday. Maximum points will guarantee qualification.

It is a similar situation for Florent Malouda's France, who are clear by a point at the top of Group D. By beating Albania and avoiding defeat against second-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final game, both matches at home, they would guarantee qualification. Those games are also on Friday and Tuesday.

Both Romelu Lukaku and Branislav Ivanovic are playing for second place in their respective groups, the Belgians having already lost out to Germany, and the Serbians to Italy.

Lukaku is in the squad for Belgium that hosts Kazakhstan in Brussels on Friday before travelling to Dusseldorf to face the Germans on Tuesday. If they win both they should qualify for the play-offs above Turkey, who meet Germany and Azerbaijan. He is joined in the group by our on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Serbia are at home to Italy on Friday and away to Slovenia on Tuesday. Three points from those two games would be enough for a November play-off spot.

Yossi Benayoun, on loan with Arsenal, cannot qualify with Israel, as they trail group leaders Croatia and Greece by too far. They meet Malta in the final group game on Tuesday.

In Africa, John Mikel Obi's Nigeria need to win by two clear goals against Guinea on Saturday to guarantee qualification for the African Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. They then meet Ghana in a friendly on Tuesday. Both games take place in Abuja.

Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou are already qualified with Ivory Coast and entertain Burundi in their final group game on Sunday.

Finally there are two friendly matches for Brazil's David Luiz. He is in the squad that travels to play Costa Rica on Friday, and Mexico on Sunday.

There is plenty of action at Under 21 level also, with five promising talents called up for national service.

Oriol Romeu's Spain play away to Croatia on Thursday, while Josh McEachranis in the England group that plays away games in Iceland and Norway.

Conor Clifford's Republic of Ireland travel to Liechtenstein on Tuesday, while loanees Patrick van Aanholt (Holland) and Milan Lalkovic (Slovakia) play away in Austria and Latvia on Thursday and Monday respectively. They are all European qualifiers.

At Under 19, England have three youngsters in the squad that meets France, Portugal and Ukraine in a mini-tournament for European qualifying in France, with those games taking place on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. They areJamal Blackman, Nathaniel Chalobah and Todd Kane.

Philippp Prosenik will be representing Austria on home soil in a similar format, with games against Malta, Albania and Denmark.

Bolton's Gael Kakuta denies DR Congo switch

Bolton Wanderers forward Gael Kakuta has declared he will not switch nationalities to play for his ancestral DR Congo despite reports that newly-appointed coach Claude Le Roy was close to snatching the 20-year-old who has represented France at youth level.
The Chelsea loanee said he has not had any talks with Le Roy and that the news of him joining the Leopards for the African Cup of Nations (Afrcon) qualifiers was only a rumor.
“I don’t know who started the rumor but it’s completely false. I did not have a direct contact with the DR Congo coach. Personally, I want to play for France. I’ve been playing for France since age 16. I don’t see why I should change my mind overnight,” Kakuta was quoted as saying byLe Figaro on Tuesday.
“I received phone calls of congratulations on my decision to play for Congo. I didn’t understand. It's a bit strange to call up players without letting them know before hand."
On Monday, Kakuta reported to the France U20 camp in Clairefontaine, where the Les Bleues are preparing for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Kazakhstan.
“My dream is to play for the France senior team,” he concluded.

TOJU FOYEH, BUKOLA ARÉ DEBUT AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Rising Nigerian fashion designer Toju Foyeh will be for the first time unveiling her new collection in the US at this year’s New York Fashion Week.
Toju Foyeh will be debuting with the new collection alongside upcoming Nigerian designer Bukola Are who will be showcasing her House of Versatile Style (HVS) collection. According to Foyeh, her collection for the Spring/Summer 2012 will include ‘signature cocktail and evening dresses that are bold, sexy and elegant’.
‘The inspiration for this collection is truly from the core of who I am, and I could only imagine launching it in one of the Worlds fashion capitals; New York city. I can absolutely picture my collection on any woman who truly appreciates fashion and its classic glamour’, Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku, designer Toju Foyeh says.
Toju Foyeh launched her first full collection at the Arise Fashion Week and Music Meets Runway in Lagos, Nigeria in 2011 and has since gained popularity as a young fresh designer to look out for in Africa.

WHY I’M MAKING CLOTHES FOR WOMEN – RUGGEDMAN

The name Ruggedman brings different memories to different minds all depending on what information we best remember him for. Whether as the green-horn rapper who picked on superiors like Idris Abdulkareem, and entertainment heavyweightsKenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye; or the benefactor who introduced ethnic singer9ice to limelight in the popular hit ‘Ruggedy Baba’ (2007) before both parties fell apart in 2010.
In May 2008, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, unveiled his clothing line named after his birthday, 20th September Wears (T.S.W), at the Silverbird Galleria Lagos, where one-time Cross River state governor, Donald Duke was chief-launcher of the collection. Few months down the line, the buzz died down and T.S.W was out of the shops.
But next Sunday, September 25, 2011, a newly revived T.S.W will re-launch; parading a range of exotic male and female Tees, shirts, wristwatches and high-ended shoes. In this interview the award-winning rapper and T.S.W proprietor speaks excitedly on his ‘new’ baby and what was responsible for the hiatus.
You’ve been quiet a lot lately. You seem to be serious about your third album being your last. Can we say music is finally taking the back seat?
I have not been that quiet because I have been busy spreading the ‘Untouchable’ album and the videos of the tracks I have shot so far. I have been really busy recording with artistes who want me to feature on their songs. I still hold the record for the artist with the highest number of collaborations Laughs. I recorded with GT Tha Guitarman, Xpee, Tee M, Mr 2kay, Dubem of the 2009 Star Quest winners, The Pulse, Lyrics and many more. I’ve also been busy recording my artist, Chinaydu’s mixtape and songs for his album at the same time. And of course I have been busy with my 20th September Wear clothing line. Music can never be in the back seat. I have not been quiet. I have been very very very busy.
Between when u introduced TSW to us a couple of years and now not much of the line has been seen. What’s been responsible for the low presence?I went back to the drawing board. I was not okay with certain things and you know I love to give the best in everything I do. Now I believe I have the right shirts and even got more than just Tee-shirts now that will blow people’s minds.
What’s responsible for the new drive you’re giving the label now? Why are you taking it seriously all of a sudden?The drive has always been there. I have always taken it seriously. I just needed the right apparels for the clothing line.
I remember the line covers ladies’ tops ‘cos you once gave me one years back. Now tell me what other fashion products have been included and if T.S.W is strictly a ladies’ line ‘cos we know you love the ladies.Definitely I love the ladies plenty because women make a lot of things happen.Laughs. T.S.W by Ruggedman now parades male and female Tee-shirts, men’s shirts, female shoes, and male and female wristwatches for now.
From the pictures of the shoes we’ve seen, they appear really high-ended. Is that deliberate? Who are your target audience?My target audience is who ever likes what I have and can afford it. The quality is not in question anymore. It is now a question of ‘can I afford this 20th September Wear item’? But of course they are all affordable apparels.
How affordable would they be? Price range please?The prices range from Five thousand Naira upwards. I can’t tell you exactly which item costs N5000 but be rest assured it is not the female shoes, Laughs
Will there be flats? And will you consider making shoes or goods for regular everyday people or is TSW suppose to be a luxury brand?
I intend to have goods for everyday people and also have luxury items. That’s the way of the world
About how much have you invested in this venture?I have been into this since 2004 so my dear I can not start to calculate how much I have invested. But I can tell you, it’s a lot. Nothing good comes cheap.
Do you have any partners?I do not have any partners yet. I like to have something on ground first even if I am going to approach anybody to partner with me. That way, I can show him/her/them what I have done and not what I am hoping to do.
Who designs the goods?I have my team that does the designs. And I also add my ideas here and there.
Will the items be sold in regular markets or at particular places?
I am starting small so I have particular places where I will sell them. So far I have close to nine outlets in Lagos for starters. I am working with the likes of OUCH, Liz Couture, The Ballers and Hub Media stores inside Shoprite, Lekki to sell. These outlets will be included on all my promo materials for the unveiling that will take place on the 25th of September at The Hub Media stores inside Shoprite, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos from 4pm.
You spoke for poor people and mechanics in one of your popular song lyrics, are you still doing same with T.S.W?Yes because the pay off for 20th September Wear is ‘Fashion for your generation’. And this is despite the fact that my music business is different from my clothing business.
What has been your biggest challenge in getting here today with TSW?That would be ‘how’ and ‘where’ to get great quality apparels, but that I think I have overcome now through hard work and persistence.
What’s the long run vision for TSW?I pray to be to Nigeria what Nike, D & G, and GAP are to America and the world.
If business gets really busy or lucrative, is there the possibility of quitting RuggedRecords and focusing on TSW?Nope, because they work hand in hand
What’s the relationship between TSW and RuggedRecords? Is Chinaydu the only artist on your label and how’s he doing right now?
TSW was able to start off because of Rugged Records. Even my artist, Chinaydu is one of the models for TSW. For now, Chinaydu is the only artiste (apart from Ruggedman ofcourse) on Rugged Records. We are currently looking for an R n B act to sign on. As part of Chinaydu’s promo, a few tracks have been released to fans free for online download and the response has been really positive because it is easy to recognise natural talent when you hear one.

Stephanie Okereke Is Brand Ambassador For Kanekalon Hair In Nigeria

Kaneka Corporation of Japan, maker of renowned hair fibre, Kanekalon, has signed an 

endorsement deal with Nollywood’s A-list actress, Stephanie Okereke, as its brand ambassador in Nigeria.

The endorsement will see the award winning actress promoting the company’s product and participating in the marketing campaigns which include Kanekalon’s Brand Building campaign, Kanekalon ‘Salon Storm’ Activation, Kanekalon ‘Night of a Thousand Braids’ event and other brand promotional activities. Stephanie will be the major face of Kanekalon in Nigeria, visiting some selected salons (VIP Beauty Centre, Cynosures Salon, dsalon Downtown and Salon d’eve) in Lagos during the Kanekalon ‘Salon Storm’ project, towards educating consumers and hairstylists on the benefits of the brand. Her presence in Kanekalon Salon Storm print adverts, currently running in the media is unique and distinct. She is an ideal fit for the brand.

Stephanie has just concluded Kanekalon’s brand building television commercial that is engaging and effective, the 100% Kanekalon way with her hairstyles showing sophistication, class and glam on television screens. She will also be the star celebrity at the Kanekalon annual party designed to thank its customers for their patronage, coming up in November this year.

Speaking on the endorsement deal, Hideaki Nakamura, Manager Marketing Kanekalon Division for Kaneka Corporation, noted that the agreement between Kaneka and Stephanie was an indication of the Company’s commitment to expand business interests in Nigeria. According to him, “In line with Kaneka Corporation’s corporate philosophy and strategic direction to promote the beauty of the African woman through the provision of high quality hair products, Kaneka desires to play a more prominent role in the economy by investing more in the Nigerian market.” Hideaki Nakamura further stated that “the deal with Stephanie is consistent with Kaneka’s policy of using the best talents everywhere the company has presence, to promote our product and Stephanie came highly recommended in this area.”

In reaction, Stephanie promised to deliver on the confidence reposed in her, not just as a star actress but one that would preserve the African heritage.

“The African woman is legendary for her beauty and her strength, her style and grace; she is an epitome of beauty, and unmatched quality and a style icon. All this I hope to promote as Kanekalon ambassador.”- Stephanie Okereke

The endorsement is coming on the heels of the successes recorded by Kaneka in Nigeria in 2010 which include the ‘Braids Parade’, an initiative celebrating Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary through a hair competition; the ‘Night of 1000 Braids’, A Kanekalon braids event designed to thank its customers for their patronage during the year.

  

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DJ NENIM2

His name is Onyenenim Iwebuke Jnr from Delta state.Graduated from dept. Estate Management.Unilag 2007.In 2008,NYSC Lafia,Nasarawa state where he started djing then moved to Abuja after service to continue ??? art.At abuja worked @ Crush nightclub,PLay and Soho Lounge. Moved to Lagos to start professionally in late 2010. Since then he worked with piccolo mondo nightclub,Viola,Rehab etc.worked as ??? official dj for Lynxxx and friends campus tour .he presently play at surface bar, radisson blu hotel.1a ozumba mbadiwe rd.v/i.Lagos n naija FM 102.7.he plays lot of hiphop,funky house n ? real lover of south African house music.
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Kardashian Kollection Launch In Cerritos

Kourt, Khloe and kim  received the most amazing welcome when they hosted the launch of  Kardashian Kollection at Sears in Cerritos. Kourt and kim flew back to LA especially for the event and to see Rob on Dancing with the Stars, and they couldn’t believe how many people showed up. they think there were more than 6,000 people!!!? How crazy is that!? So amazing!

Thank you so much to each and every one of you who turned up to support them! It was so great meeting you all, as always!

Ufuoma's out! Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model's 'beautiful one trick pony' fails to impress with nude photoshoot

Feisty Ufuoma Itoje became the latest girl to be evicted from the Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model competition after the judges were left unimpressed by her naked photoshoot. 

Saying she looked 'awkward', the panel unanimously decided she did not have what it takes to make it in the industry.

Despite judge and presenter Elle Macpherson saying Ufuoma's photograph was 'full of charm,' the 20-year-old was ultimately deemed to have the least potential.

She's a beautiful girl, and that's it,' said designer Julien Macdonald. 

Grace Woodward added that she was a 'one trick pony' and 'lacked versatility.'

'I like the fact you're smiling, but it’s slightly awkward. You’re a sexy girl but I don’ t think you’re a top model,' she said. 'You're sweet, but verging on the saccharine.'

Guest panellist George Lamb agreed with the decision, saying that if this was Ufuoma's best shot, then she 'wasn't cutting it.' 

For all their criticism, Elle had some good qualities to point out in Ufuoma. 'I think she looks really sweet and gorgeous,' she said. 'Ufuoma has a vulnerability, a naturalness.' 

But Elle's compliments were not enough to save Ufuoma and, after facing Stacey in the bottom two, whom Elle singled out as potentially 'too fragile' for the contest, Ufuoma was told to leave. 

Earlier in the show, Londoner Ufuoma had expressed excitement about the nude shoot, saying she 'loved being naked'. In the moment though, she said the wig she was given to wear put her off. 

'I was prepared for the nudity, but not for the wig,' she said. 'It kept moving around and I thought it might fall off.'

I just couldn't look natural wearing it - I felt like whatever I did, I looked terrible. I looked like a man.'

'I felt Elle looking at me and just thought, she agrees. After the shoot I said goodbye to everyone - I knew I'd done badly.'

PHOTO OF THE DAY!

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vodafone 020 live in Ghana

The recently concluded concert of vodafone 020 live on the 20th which held at the accra conference centre popularly known as the DOME.amber rose and treysong and nigeria kokomaster DBANJ waz not left out.it was a great experience.naijas watchout for treysongs cuz is gonna be around pretty soon.

Kanye West Debuts Clothing Line at Paris Fashion Week

The rapper debuted his very first women's collection at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday night and fashion editors aren't impressed.

From the London Free Press

Kanye West has failed to win over critics with his debut fashion collection after taking to the runway in Paris, France on Saturday night (01Oct11) to unveil his creations.

The show started 45 minutes late, but the hip-hop star won rapturous applause when he took his bow after the models had finished their catwalk run. 
 However, West's collection failed to impress many fashion critics, with Lisa Armstrong of Britain's Daily Telegraph, writing, "Kanye West's fashion debut was like being subjected to an hour long Mri scan - but not as much fun... If this is the way fashion's going then anyone with any real talent should seriously consider a career in (British supermarket chain) Tesco instead." 

Meanwhile, Blue Carreon of Forbes magazine writes, "Kanye West’s first fashion collection has been met with tepid, if not harsh, reviews. Before he showed his collection in Paris, many wondered if he could pull a Victoria Beckham and present a collection that would become the toast of the fashion world. Judging from the reviews and the Twitter buzz, Kanye’s debut effort is nowhere near Posh’s, but more in the realm of Jennifer Lopez’s clothing line (insert your own interpretation here)."

New York Times writer, Eric Wilson, concludes, "Mr. West, the rapper, did not disappoint, if only in terms of creating a scene... There was one good-looking pair of colour-blocked pantsin blue and coral, but it was obvious that most of the clothes suffered from a poor fit."

MR ON POINT TAKE OVER 2011!

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Actress Uche Jombo slowly positioning herself as the most elegant woman in Nollywood

how could a person be this focused? It seems like every single step Uche Jombo takes leads to one predetermined direction: to be the most elegant Grade A actress in Nigeria.

While many other actresses thrive on hypes, Jombo quietly churns out one hit movie after another. And while some actresses resort to fisticuffs on sets over men, Jombo remained silent and focused on her career. And recently, while some actresses thought that over exposure and near-nakedness is the new fashion, Jombo, again, is slowly positioning herself as the most elegant woman in Nollywood.

Nigerian gay man Okechukwu Kingsley Uba opens a gay entertainment company in Abia State, Nigeria

If you recall, Nollywoodgossip brought you series of interviews about Chika Nwafor, the proud Nigerian gay man who married a German lawyer and later divorced him.

Now a new proud Nigerian gay man is out and he wants the world to know about it. Okechukwu Kingsley Uba is not only proud but has gone a step further in opening a gay entertainment company in Abia Sate, Nigeria.

Okechukwu, who argues that Jesus Christ is gay, said that the company namedMen Gay Entertainment provides gay dancers and entertainment services for private parties, business functions and more.

Dakore Egbuson-Akande Gives Birth To Baby Girl

congrats to  them

Sikiratu Sindodo to produce movie about her illness

The actress was very ill for almost a year. At a point, she was said to be bed ridden. Some said it was spiritual attack, the doctors at LUTH said it was Renal failure. Whatever it was, she has since recovered and is gradually coming back to the social scene.

The gist I hear now is the actress is planning to produce a movie recounting all she went through in the 12 months she almost lost her life.

Airtel Sacks 3, 000 Workers

On Friday September 30th, Telecoms company, Airtel, now owned by Indians, sacked over 3, 000 of their staff, all in the customer service department.

Many say the sack was as a result of salary disagreement between the management and staff. Customer care agents were being paid N75, 000 a month, but the new owners slashed the salary by 60%. According to them, they pay their customer care workers in India $200, only managers earn as much as 75, 000 a month, so they didn't see why Nigerian customer care agents are earning as much as an Airtel manager in India.

If you call Airtel customer care now, it will be picked in Ghana and the only languages available to customers now are the English and Pidgin language.

Airtel is kinda denying they sacked 3, 000 workers...but they did. One called me on the phone this evening crying over being back in the labour market.

Nigerian musician Mr. Kool adds another year + gives away free songs to fans (download links)

woowwww mr kool is back
Nigerian musician Alex Ibe a.k.a Mr. kool added another year today and he’s not celebrating alone.

He has decided to share a download link with his fans where they can down two of the hottest singles from his new album.

The songs the RNB master is giving away to fans are Say Say Say featuring2Face Idibia and Take me higher ft. Ice Prince.

“I’m giving my fans free downloads of my two singles, Say Say Say Mr. Kool featuring 2Face Idibia, and Take me higher Mr. Kool ft. Ice Prince. That’s my birthday cake for them.” Mr. Kool tells Nollywoodgossip.

Here are the links. Don’t miss this opportunity! And also join us in wishing him happy Birthday.
http://hulkshare.com/lrqouwzxma5a
http://hulkshare.com/b66mjhj2oqfd

Police arrest bankers, others over robbery in Lagos

FOUR suspects, including two bankers, have been arrested over a robbery attack on a branch of a new generation bank in Trinity area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos.

Two of the suspects were said to have been caught inside the bank while trying to break into the vault, while the other two are the bank’s security staff arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the criminals.

The robbers, numbering about 15, had invaded the bank at about 11.00 a.m. They were however rounded-up by a combined team of policemen from Trinity Police Division and Area B Police Command, Apapa. About 13 of the suspects fled while luck ran out on the other two who were arrested.

A police source told The Guardian that the robbers parked their vehicle in front of the Trinity police station while they walked to the bank to operate.