TRACE Urban countdown the best collaborations between Nigerian/African and US artists

In this week's Top Music, TRACE Urban picked the five best collaborations between African and American artists.

PHOTOS- Iyanya's Kukere CoKobar Celebrations

Singer Iyanya was in the UK over the weekend for his long awaited Kukere concert.

Ten Ways To Be A True Lagos ‘Fashionista YES OR NO

A month ago a friend of mine moved to Nigeria from “obodoyibo” (America to be specific) and I decided to take her around Las Gidi.  After a while, I noticed she was becoming less interested in our outings. What kind of Yankee duller is this babe I thought, so one day I decided to confront her. My friend is a very beautiful lady; most men would look at her twice if she walks past. However, she told me she always felt under dressed each time we went out.  I laughed so hard and realized that our Lagos “fashionistas” have most likely tensioned her closet. At this point, with my “tongue in cheek” I decided to enlighten her by giving 10 tips on how to become a Lagos fashionista from head to toe.

Hair: To be a true Lagos fashionista, you have to be a member of team weave from any continent apart from Africa. You must purchase several bundles and the weave ought to be at least 18inches long. If for any reason your natural hair needs to be out, (this must not happen too often by the way), it should ONLY be packed up into a bun that’s at least 10cms high.

Eyebrows: Any makeup artist would tell you that the eyebrows are the most important facial feature. As afashionista you have to accentuate your eyebrows by making them as thick as possible and draw them like an upside down Nike sign.

Eyes: How else are you going to draw attention to yourself if your eyes don’t speak volumes? Your eye makeup needs to be very dramatic. This can only be done by making use of many colours of eyeshadow at the same time. Don’t forget to stick on false lashes that are long enough to touch your eyebrows.

Lips: Let your lips do the talking without saying a word! Use only very bright colours like red, pink, purple, orange and plum. If you do not want to diversify, just stick to a MAC Ruby Woo and call it a day. Please DON’T forget to pout.

Skin tone: It’s unfortunate but fashionistas are not supposed to be dark in complexion. If you are not naturally fair you have to make use of chemical peels, lightening and bleaching creams. If you are lucky enough to be light in complexion, you had better maintain it and avoid the sun as much as possible. If the air conditioning in your boyfriend’s car is faulty….dump him.

Clothes: This in itself is a topic on its own.  All I can say is whatever a fashionista is putting on MUST have some element of colour blocking. For example you can combine a yellow top with a purple skirt and carry a green hand bag!

Shoes: Thou shall not be caught wearing flat shoes. If your shoes are not at least 6 inches, high dispose of it. The accepted standard is any high heeled shoe with a red sole as it can easily pass as designed by Christian Louboutin.

Manicure & Pedicure: As a fashionista, every part of you needs to be colourful and loud. Therefore, nobody is supposed to see your nails without some colour. It is also important to make sure your fingernails are very long like a lion’s claw.

Accessories: Over accessorizing does not exist in a Lagos fashionista’s rule book. Your outfit is never complete without a huge statement necklace (at least 0.2 kg); heavy bracelets aka ‘arm candy’, gigantic chandelier ear rings, Michael Kors wrist watch (fake or real) and a collection of “vintage” rings.  Also,fashionistas do not carry handbags that are not from a high end label.

Mobile Phones: To complete your Lagos fashionista look, you must be in possession of at least two phones. One must be a blackberry (Bold 5 and above) and the other should be an iPhone or Samsung galaxy phone. The Blackberry is supposed to help you look busy as you ping away because a fashionista is not supposed to be idle. The iPhone and Samsung is for you to post your look of the day on Instagram for your “fans” to like and learn.

DISCLAIMER: I strongly believe less is more but if you feel like trying any of these tips……be my guest!

Photo Credit: morsipr.blogspot.com

New Music Video: 2face Idibia - Rainbow

This video features 2face and Annie's traditional and white wedding video..Awwww so Romantic

NEW MUSIC-MUNA - NO TOMORROW

Not long ago did we see sizzling pictures of this former beauty queen, I knew definitely something was coming up. now, here is her single No Tomorrow. She shows why she is indeed queen. All hail MUNA

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Meet Congolese Model & Philantropist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka! The New Ambassador for Africa Fashion Week London 2013

Africa Fashion Week London 2013 is just around the corner and its organizers have added a new ambassador to their bill. The new ambassador is Congolese Model & philantropist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka who I can vividly recall from Esquire’s ‘The Sexiest Woman Alive’ list from back in 2010.

According to Ghanaian blogger, Ameyaw Debrah,

“Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) organisers are delighted to welcome model and philantrophist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka who joins fellow ambassador, Ghanaian model and philanthropist Menaye Donkor Muntari, and champion of African fashion, as a AFWL 2013 Ambassador for the third edition of the fashion event taking place from 1st to 3rd August, 2013.”

Check out HOT model Noëlla Coursaris Musunka
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Burna Boy, Tonto Dikeh & Olamide headline Soundcity/Nokia #LumiaBeat GiveAway Launch Party

Soundcity in association with Nokia would be launching her new set of Lumia phones at a party this weekend.

 Nokia, The world's largest vendor of mobile phones and Soundcity Africa, pan-African music and lifestyle channel is throwing the biggest giveaway launch party this month! 
This is a giveaway party like none other with the chance to meet your favourite Soundcity VJs -- Moet, Adams, Pearl and DeeJay Shabsy. 

The launch party which begins at 10PM on Friday, the 14th of June is set for a series of performances from your current chart-topping music stars with appearances by Burna Boy, Tonto Dikeh and Olamide, to be housed in the lush venue at Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. 

Would the venue be built to look like a giant Nokia Lumia phone like launches in other cities? Log on to www.nokia.com/morefunlumia or simply tweet #LumiaBeat on Twitter for a chance to win a ticket to the event and experience for yourself. 

Again, This is the biggest giveaway party this summer! All the fun and action at www.nokia.com/morefunlumia 

#Soundcitizen 

10PM -- 14th June, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. 
To win tickets to the VIP Party - lon on: www.nokia.com/morefunlumia 

“Naija Runs Girl” Presents a New Video

In this new episode of Naija Runs Girl, Lolita in quite a fix as she takes a stroll ‘perusing the environment‘. Has she gotten herself lost/stranded or does she have a plan? Find out what happens when a pretty Naija Runs Girl steps out onto the road and gets offered a lift.very funny