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Saturday 31 October 2015

See Don Jazzy & Jude Law “Twinning” in Rome

Superstar producer Don Jazzy is a Johnnie Walker Joy Ambassador for Nigeria. As part of his role, he met up with Jude Law today in Rome. The stars are in Italy to attend the global premiere of The Gentleman’s Wager II film in Rome. Don Jazzy, other global influencers, as well as select international media were welcomed with […]
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Watch ‘Crimson Peak’, ‘Once Upon a Time’ & More Hot Movies this Weekend with Tickets from Tripican.com!

It’s another weekend guys, and another opportunity to watch the hot new movies hitting the cinemas nationwide. While you’re planning your weekend, check out the new movies opening this weekend! Enjoy! Crimson Peak In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. […]
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Nicki Minaj’s Halloween Costume is Eye-Popping…

Meet Nicki Minaj, the fairy! Rap star Nicki Minaj attended a Haunted Funhouse Halloween party at 1 OAK Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in the early hours of today October 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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#HeinekenLFDW2015: 4 Days of African Fashion Comes to an End! Check Out Today’s Schedule

It’s the last day of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015 – we’re sobbing! Day 4 is finally here and we have an awesome lineup for you! From Bridget Awosika and April by Kunbi to Tsemaye Binitie & Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi – it will be hot! Check out the schedule for the last day […]
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#Heineken:FDW2015 – Day 3: Chic Street Style & Uber-Fab Red Carpet!

Day 3 of the ongoing Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015 was nothing short of fabulous! With so many designers hitting the runway, and the 3rd batch of the British Council Fashion Focus finalists for 2015, everybody showed up in their best fashion week attire, to see and be seen. Check out some of […]
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Freda Francis’ Sweet Birthday Message for her Boo Iyanya

Spa owner Freda Francis has a message for her sexy Scorpio boyfriend, musician Iyanya. Here she is yesterday at Lilian Esoro & Ubi Franklin‘s traditional ceremony – click here for photos. She posted this video of him fooling around on a hoverboard and gushed, A video posted by Olivia Pope (Miss Fix It) (@fredafrancis) on […]
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BN Wedding Decor: Heavenly Pink & Gold Styled Shoot | Afmena Events

When creative minds get together, beautiful things happen. Pink and gold is a popular palette for weddings, but UK-based Afmena Events takes a fresh approach in today’s styled wedding shoot. For the menu cards, Ollie’s Studio created an octagonal shape to achieve something unique and different to the usual round or rectangular shape of wedding […]
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Aunty Bella: Mr. My Girlfriend is Much Taller Than Me

Aunty Bella is our agony aunt column on BellaNaija. We launched this column in the early days of BN and periodically feature issues sent in by BN readers. *** This BellaNaijarian’s brother is trying to convince his girlfriend and her family that he’s right for her, despite their height difference. She writes, My brother is 5 feet […]
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So in ❤! Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Fiancée Cynthia spotted at #HeinekenLFDW2015

We love how totally into each other these two are. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Cynthia Obianodo were spotted on the Front Row (FROW) of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week yesterday night as they watched Nigerian designers do their thing on the runway. They had their introduction a couple of weeks ago (click here if you […]
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Looking Sharp! Don Jazzy at the “Gentle Man’s Wager II” Welcome Cocktail in Rome

Don Baba J is always looking sharp! The Mavin Records exec made an appearance at the “Gentle Man’s Wager II” Welcome Cocktail in Rome as preparations have begun for an exciting weekend where “Gentle Man’s Wager II” will be premiered. Feeling very much like the man of the moment, the Johnnie Walker ambassador was also […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Mai Atafo

Mai Atafo showcased both menswear and womenswear for his Spring/Summer 2016 collection on Day 3 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. While we are used to seeing extra dapper male pieces from Mia Atafo, it is always refreshing to see what he displays for his female pieces. This collection had bright colours like […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Reni Smith

Womenswear label, Reni Smith gave us better insight to who the Reni Smith woman is. With inspiration from woven baskets and threads, the changing colours of the leaves in Autumn and more, Abimbola, who debuted at last year’s Fashion Focus, showed us just how much her brand has grown. She showcased at the Heineken Lagos […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: DZYN

Ogwa of Lagos-based fashion design label DZYN (pronounced ‘Design’) showcased a fun, flirty and eccentric collection yesterday at the Heineken Lagos fashion & Design Week 2015. The collection was true to the DZYN aesthetics we have come to know Ogwa for – overlaying sheer fabrics, a fab mix of prints, rich fabrics, floral detailing, and […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Washington Roberts

The Spring/Summer 2016 collection by Washington Roberts showcased at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week had geometric prints, sleek panels, arm cuffs, clean finishes and an architectural vibe. We just love how the label’s pieces give off a feeling of sophistication that appeal to range of women – from the working lady to the […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Eki Orleans

Eki Orleans gave us a burst of prints in her Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The 12-piece collection definitely got us thinking about summer with the flowing dresses and the layers and the short dresses and the exotic prints. It was a short and sweet showcase. Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi (Insigna)
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: McMeka

It wasn’t long ago that menswear designer, Rodney Emeka of McMeka won the MTN Young Fashion Designer of the Year award. And now, in 2015, we get to see him roll with the big dogs at Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015. Yesterday, the brand took another step towards fashion greatness by adding a […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Sunny Rose

Sunny Rose started things off with a Grecian vibe on some of her pieces and then the prints that followed absolutely blew us away. From Ankara jumpsuits to lacy dresses and more, the collection was filled with wardrobe staples that every woman would love to have. A surprise performance by Mavin Records artist Di’Ja rounded […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Titi Belo

Nigerian womeswear brand Titi Belo by Titilayo Belo showcased its Spring/Summer 2016 collection yesterday at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015. The showcased collection was Summer perfect with blush & nude tones, thigh-high slits, mesh detailing, cute bralets, playsuits, mini dresses and more. Titi Belo’s collection had a few pieces but packed  a […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Kelechi Odu

The Kelechi Odu collection was refreshing to see at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. It was a nice break from the dapper menswear look and a diversion into the contemporary ways to rock African pieces. The men came out smizing at the cameras and wearing pastel hues that surprisingly looked good on them. […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Fashion Focus – Wuman, Nuraniya, Red Knight & Deji

The 3rd batch of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week British Council Fashion Focus is here and the competition is ‘really getting tougher. Last night, fashion labels – Wuman, Nuraniya, Red Knight & Deji showed their capsule collections, in the hopes of wowing the guests and judges, and claiming the Fashion Focus winning title. […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Toju Foyeh’s ‘Beguile’ Collection

Toju Foyeh unveiled the ‘Beguile’ collection at Day 3 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. There were floral undertones and a rich luxurious feeling to the collection. The Spring/Summer 2016 collection was enchanting and charming. It was a bridal collection with gorgeous gowns in white and a couple of other looks that would […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Andrea Iyamah

We were really looking forward to the Spring/Summer 2016 collection from Andrea Iyamah that will be showcased at the 2015 Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. Andrea Iyamah always knows how to bring out the most vibrant and colourful swimwear pieces and her SS16 collection was just as awesome. She brought out the works in […]
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John Fashanu Admits Paying his Brother £75,000 to Prevent Him Coming out as Gay

In a new interview with UK’s Mirror, ex-footballer John Fashanu admits to having paid his brother, Justin Fashanu, hush money in the sum of £75,000 to prevent him from coming out as gay. According to John, he begged his, threatened him, did everything he could possibly do to try and stop him coming out. John […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: Meena

Where do we start? Would you like to read about how Meena by Uju Offiah‘s Spring/Summer 2016 collection had layers upon layers of fabulosity? Or maybe the fact that her aesthetics, inspired by origami shapes, cuts and structures, fit the models in all the right places? Or perhaps you would like us to tell you that […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 3: DNA by Iconic Invanity

As much as we wanted to see what fabulousness Nigerian designer, Nancy Nwadire of Iconic Invanity, would deliver for Spring/Summer 2016, we got something better – her daughters’ debut into the fashion world. A few weeks ago, we introduced you to DNA by Iconic Invanity – a diffusion label created by Nanay’s daughter – Destiny Nwadire. […]
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Friday 30 October 2015

#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Must See Bold & Cool Street Styles!

It’s never too late for some amazing fashion right? As the 3rd set of fashion designer showcase their Spring/Summer 2016 & Resort 2016 collections, we are here with some bold & unique street style choices from Africa’s fashion crowd. From the girly girls in pretty print dresses and floral fits, to those who dared to […]
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Lady Gaga, Julia Roberts, Angela Bassett, Gwyneth Paltrow & More Stars at the 2015 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles

The 2015 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday (October 29) in Hollywood and the event, held to help fight AIDS, was well attended. Lady Gaga, Julia Roberts, Angela Bassett, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sharon Stone, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lisa Kudrow, Lea Michelle, Matt Bomer, Kenneth Cole, Diane von Furstenberg, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Diane […]
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WATCH Hauwa Mohammed talk about Ladies having to Fight a Culture of Nudity to be Successful

New vlogger Hauwa Mohammed is releasing her debut vlog titled ‘Right Angel vs. Left Devil: To Resist or to Give In?’ In the vlog Hauwa talks about the pressures and dilemmas that girls face when it comes to showing their skin. She talks about the fact that there is always a fight for decency – […]
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Lolade Adewuyi: Meet Abolore Sobayo – Artist, Fashionista & Politician

It was as an artist and fashion designer that I first met Abolore Sobayo in a nondescript town called Assin Manso in the Central Region of Ghana in 2009. I was working as a correspondent for TELL magazine in Accra and covering that country’s annual festival celebrating the return to the Motherland of American and […]
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Ubi Franklin is Cute in Igbo Attire for his Traditional Marriage Rites

Accompanied by his family, friends and industry colleagues (of course), Ubi Franklin is performing traditional rites at actress Lilian Esoro‘s family home in Magodo, Lagos today. Guests include Gbenro Ajibade, DJ Jimmy Jatt and Yomi Casual. Of course we’ve been following the couple throughout their wedding journey – see their introduction here, pre-wedding photo shoot here, court […]
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A BN Reader’s Shocking Account of her Attempted Kidnapping in Lagos

A BN Reader shared this account of an attempted kidnapping that left us aghast. She wants the BellaNaija family to be cautious in these ‘-ember’ months, especially as road robberies seem to have been on the rise lately, even today. Here’s a summary of the shocking tale. The woman was leaving a popular shopping mall […]
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Should You Bump This – Music Review: Wande Coal – Wanted

2009’s Mushin 2 Mohits introduced us to the pop music phenomenon known as Wande Coal.  Coal carved a name for himself and with the help of Don Jazzy and set the template for what pop music sounds like in Nigeria today. Fast-forward to 2015 after a couple of controversies and label squabbles, Wande is back with Wanted.  You can buy the album HERE. Now, […]
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Armed Robbers Terrorize in Traffic at Iyana Oworo area of Lagos Today

Armed robbers terrorized motorists in traffic around the Iyana Oworo area of Lagos today. Many Lagosians took to Twitter to share the news a few hours ago: @LAGOSGMT1 robbery at iyana oworo robbers shooting gun. — zion hardebowale (@olorisuperbaby) October 30, 2015 @YemisiLufadeju Azzin, I could have easily taken Iyana oworo today around the time […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Dakore Akande, Bubu Ogisi, Simi Esiri, Eku Edewor & more Fab Red Carpet Guests!

Hey BellaNaijarians, it’s still the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, and we’ve got more hot red carpet photos for you to check out. If you’ve missed out on all the collections, you can check them 0ut on our style page – BellaNaija.com/Style or check out on-the-scene photos on our Instagram handles – @BellaNaijaStyle, @BellaNaijaBeauty […]
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BN Cuisine with Chef Alex: French Toast with a Twist

French toast to me, means comfort food. It’s quick and easy to make, but when done right – with the right ingredients – can be elevated to stand alongside the best of morning and dessert classics. Today, I going to show you a flavour pairing that just sets my senses off, I mean these three […]
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MTN launches New & Exciting Product – ‘Carfi Sticks’ at 17th Abuja Motor Fair

Africa’s leading ICT Company, MTN Nigeria was a major sponsor at the just concluded 2015 Abuja Motor Fair. According to MTN, this sponsorship emanated from a need to support the rapid development of the automotive and road transport sectors of the Nigerian economy. The fair which exhibited many new and exciting innovations in the automobile […]
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‘Tale Alimi: 5 ‘S’ Principles for Business Success

As I encounter various ‘want to be’ or existing business owners and entrepreneurs’. One of the things that worry me is their unstructured, or sometimes uninformed, approach to building their business. These business owners are usually in two categories: the ones who started their business out of passion that love what they do, but they […]
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Hollop! Hollop! Online Travel Booking just got Cheaper with Travelbeta.com

Online travel booking company Travelbeta.com officially launched operations on Wednesday the 28th of October 2015 with the aim of providing travellers with the cheapest travel deals and superior customer service in online booking. The launch which held at its Lekki office, at The Waterfront Plaza, had in attendance the gentlemen of the press, pioneering customers […]
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Come Help Raise Awareness about Breast Cancer at BRECAN’S ‘Jog for Life’ | Saturday, October 31st

October is international Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) is marking the special month with their annual signature event “Jog for Life”. Jog for Life is a fun way to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer related issues and projects as well as celebrating those who have conquered the […]
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Pastor Siju Iluyomade to host Rev. Catherine Onwioduokit, Dolapo Osinbajo, Bolanle Ambode & More at Arise Women Conference 2015 | Saturday, October 31st

Convener of the Arise Women Conference, Pastor Siju Iluyomade of RCCG’s City of David parish is set host its 7th edition this Saturday. Themed ‘The Set Time‘, this year’s edition will have Reverend Catherine Onwioduokit from Ghana as guest speaker and Her Excellency, Dolapo Osinbajo (Wife of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria) as […]
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She Saw the Call on BN & Chased Her Dreams! Adenike Adebayo’s Fascinating Experience at the TLC Next Great Presenter Bootcamp

The first time Adenike Adebayo was featured on BellaNaija, it was for her academic achievements in 2013 {Click here if you missed it}. Since then, she has become one of our favourites with her animated Nollywood movie reviews on YouTube – The Screening Room with Adenike. Some weeks ago, she sent us an email informing […]
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Halloween Countdown! 8 Costume Ideas you can TOTALLY Copy from Kim Kardashian West

It’s just one day till Halloween and while it hasn’t always been a very popular culture in Africa, in recent years people have started to be more open to the idea of dressing up for Halloween. Over the years one international celebrity that has constantly joined the Halloween craze is Kim Kardashian – so we […]
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Too Much or Too Cute? American Bride & Her Bridesmaids’ Sexy Wedding Dance for her Groom

An American bride, professional dancer Renata Bresciani choreographed and performed a sexy surprise dance for her groom,Victor Ruiz, at their Miami, Florida, USA wedding. Although the couple got married this July 2015, she only posted the video this month, and it has already garnered over a million views! She changed into a romper with her bridesmaids and strutted […]
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Meet Davies Obiekea – Winner Knorr Taste Quest Season 3

It was a war of aprons and knives at the Grand Finale of the Knorr Taste Quest MasterClass Season 3, as five remarkable home cooks battled it out in the kitchen to win 5 million Naira to be crowned Nigeria’s Culinary Best. Davies Obiekea emerged the winner with a show-stealing dish of warm healthy salad […]
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Don Jazzy to Attend ‘The Gentleman’s Wager II’ Movie Premiere in Rome Starring Oscar Nominees Jude Law & Giancarlo Giannini

Multi award-winning producer and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, who recently signed a deal as Johnnie Walker Joy Ambassador for Nigeria will be joining Jude Law as well as other global influencers and key media to attend the global premiere of The Gentleman’s Wager II movie in Rome. Don Jazzy, other global influencers, as […]
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Yay or Nay to Making a Sex Tape with your Partner? Watch Uwanma’s Vlog to find out What She Thinks!

Media personality Uwanma is out with a new vlog and this one is kind of dicey. Sharing from experience she highlights the pros and cons of making a sex tape with your partner. She states ‘Sex tapes can either make or mar you. If you are a woman, a Nigerian woman living in Nigeria, it […]
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World Pension Summit Africa & African Pension Awards hold in Abuja

In recognition of the innovation, excellence and commitment to the development of pensions in Africa, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) hosted the global community to the inaugural Africa Pension Awards in Abuja. PenCom also hosted the 2nd World Pension Summit ‘Africa Special’ 2015 in Abuja, with over 400 pension & financial services professionals in attendance to drive enduring and sustainable […]
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Unforgettable! Watch the Video of BellaNaija Weddings & Baileys Nigeria’s #BBNWonderland

WONDERLAND was inspired by BellaNaija Weddings love stories & the luxe creamy taste of Baileys. The 33 brides-to-be from all around Nigeria were treated to a special day to celebrate them. Click here – #BBNWonderland – for everything you need to know about the WONDERLAND event! Watch the Enchanted Event Unfold – Video by Lanre Esho Films Bride Nneka, who was […]
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Sun Kissed from her Santorini Honeymoon! Dolapo Oni makes an Appearance at #HeinekenLFDW2015

Dolapo Oni is positively glowing! The TV personality and actress made her first public appearance since her honeymoon in Santorini, Greece, at Day 2 of the 2015 Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. She went with an all-white look rocking a pair of white pants and a white blouse. She paired it with a pair […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015: Iconic Invanity, Meena, Mai Atafo, Toju Foyeh & More are Showing Today!

Well look what day it is …day 3! It’s been an amazing 2 days so far at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, and judging from all the amazing designs – Tiffany Amber, Amede, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Maki Oh, House of Marie, the Fashion Focus finalists and other fab designers that showed on day 1 […]
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Herbert Wigwe urges Support for Innovators to Tackle Nigeria’s Health Challenges

Managing Director of Access Bank Plc and Chair of the Nigeria Health Innovation Marketplace (NHIM), Herbert Wigwe has advocated a consensus building between donors, government and the private sector in order to address healthcare challenges in Nigeria. Speaking at the presentation of awards to inaugural winners of the Health Innovation Challenge Awards in Lagos, Wigwe […]
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65 Year Old Lagos Pastor Seeks Dissolution of 32 Year Marriage over Constant Beating by Wife

A 65-year-old pastor, Kunle, is seeking to be divorced from his wife of 32 years over alleged battery. According to Daily Post, he told an Igando customary court: Anytime we have misunderstanding, she can beat the hell out of me. “Most times, it is our neighbours that always come to rescue me from her hands,” he […]
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‘Band Aid’ is back! Virgin Atlantic rewards Theatre Lovers with Free Return Tickets to London, 7UP, AXA Mansard, MTN & Huawei Rev up the Fun

It’s a season of beautiful things this November as Band Aid returns to TerraKulture and Virgin Atlantic Airways, 7UP, AXA Mansard Insurance , MTN and Huawei, sponsors of the play reward theatre fans coming to the play with existing gifts. Band Aid is the story of three Band mates – Femi (Patrick Diabuah), Flex (Tosin […]
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Have You Registered for Your BVN? 26 Million Bank Accounts to be Frozen

BellaNaijarians, have you gotten your Bank Verification Number (BVN) yet? The deadline is in less than 24 hours, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the deadline may not be extended this time. According to Vanguard, less than half of the 52 million bank customers have been registered. Consequently, about 26 million bank accounts will be […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Ejiro Amos Tafiri

All hail Ejiro Amos Tafiri! The womenswear designer showcased her Spring/Summer 2016 collection to a Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015 crowd filled with fashion lovers and her biggest fans! The collection, inspired by Cathedral stained glass windows and religious dress styles, was absolutely fabulous and showed new direction for he brand’s brand new […]
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FirstBank premieres…#LifeisaMovie | Join the Fun & Stand a Chance to Win Amazing Prices!

Everyone loves movies. Movies let us check our minds at the door and let our inner child play for a while. Well guess what? YOU are the main character in your life and you are filming your story right now! Whatever you do; waking to an alarm, sitting through traffic, catching up with friends on […]
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Reuben Abati Speaks on Boko Haram, Biafra & Possible Remedy for Disunity

Reuben Abati, who was Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex president, Goodluck Jonathan, is speaking out about agents of disunity in Nigeria, and a possible remedy. He expresses his viewpoint in an article titled Biafra, Oodua and the seventh lesson, published in various publications including Guardian: DEMOCRACY does not necessarily translate into the disappearance of […]
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Hot FM’s #ThisIsFever Party is finally here! Come party with Skales & more on Sunday, November 1st

It started with #WhatIsFever after which we brought you #CatchTheFever and now, #ThisIsFever! HOT FM‘s Fever Party is finally here… So let’s turn up the heat with a refreshing twist! Get together for no apparent reason but to celebrate good food, good friends, networking, listen to good music and performances by Skales plus others with special […]
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U-23 Flying Eagles Coach Siasa Says Team Hasn’t Been Paid Allowances for 9 Months

Samson Siasia, coach of Nigeria’s U-23 Flying Eagles team is alleging that the team hasn’t been paid its allowances for the past 9 months. Siaisia says that as a result of this, he should not be held responsible should Nigeria fail to qualify for the Rio Olympics next month, ThisDay reports. “Nigerians should know that we […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Kinabuti X Maybelline

Bold, dramatic & fierce! LFDW’s partnering makeup brand, Maybelline New York Nigeria, took the stage last night at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, in collaboration with fashion brand Kinabuti, to present stunning and daring runway looks. The brand, led by Bimpe Onakoya (Maybelline NYNG, Artistic Director), had other makeup artists – Lola […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Maki Oh

It’s time for Maki Oh! Even though we saw this collection when it debuted on Vogue.com, nothing beats the excitement of seeing the pieces move on the runway. Nigerian designer, Amaka Osakwe of Maki Oh, showcased her Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week Day 2, and it was treat for all […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Gozel Green’s “Marching to Kilimanjaro” Collection!

Nigerian fashion label, Gozel Green, showcased their “Marching to Kilimanjaro” collection last night at Day 2 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015. With solids colours ranging from blue and red to black & green, the collection presented a new dimension for the brand owned by twin designers – Sylvia & Olivia Enekwe. […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Onalaja

Ethereal designs, soft hues, underlying embellishments in the shape of bugs, frayed floral attachments, sheer coverings and inspiration from the Frieze London art gallery – the Onalaja collection was a welcomed sight. Day 2 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015 saw the design label showcase its Spring/Summer 2016 collection to a crowd […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Fashion Focus – Chechi Arinze, iola, Vedel & Wanger Ayu

The 2015 edition of the British Council Fashion Focus kicked off on Wednesday at Day 1 of Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, with the first batch of 4 showcasing their talent to a room filled with fashion gurus, editors, photographers and more. Showcasing their 2016 collections were fashion brands – Chechi Arinze, iola, Vedel and Wanger […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Loza Máleombho’s “Zaouli” Collection!

Ivorian designer, Loza Máleombho showcased again at the Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, and gave us a dose of tribal aesthetics mixed with structured detailing, fringe trimmings and sexy cut-outs. The designer, who presented her Spring/Summer 2016 collection (click here for the lookbook), delivered a collection inspired by the traditions of her country, the […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Meddlelane

Fayrouz’s Team Meddlelane put out quite the collection at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. Meddlelane gave us the pop of colour we had been waiting for all night. They went for bold colours with bold lips. Creative director of the Fruche brand, Frank Aghuno, also showcased his collection in this time slot so […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: House of Marie’s ‘Life and Times of Her’ Collection

The House of Marie Spring/Summer 2016 ‘Life and Times of Her’ collection was inspired by several things including the National Theatre in Lagos, abstract paintings, floral photographs and some interesting black and white shots. We were quite eager to see how all that would be expressed on the runway at the 2015 Heineken Lagos Fashion […]
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Temitope Ogunniran: Nigerian Parents, Why Aren’t Your Children Speaking Their Native Languages?

A couple of months ago, my younger sister (who at the time attended a very Nigerian populated county college) told me about a Yoruba boy in her circle of friends who was being teased in Yoruba, but couldn’t tell what was being said. According to her, there was a certain individual making fun of him, […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Revamp O’s “The Tempest” Collection!

Heineken LFDW 2015 Day 2 is still the centre of our attention as Fashion Week draws closer and closer to its finale. So who are we taking a look at in this post? The fab womenswear design label – Revamp. Owned by Peaceful Owoghiri, Ravemap showcased its “The Tempest” collection for Autumn/Winter 2015/16. The collection, […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Orente Ayaba

Orente Ayaba did a wonderful job showcasing at the New York Fashion Week as well as the London Fashion Week but we were still pretty eager to see her showcase her pieces at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. The Spring/Summer 2016 collection was an array of bright and colourful pieces with stylish geometric […]
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Yay! Elohor Aisien & Husband Welcome Baby No. 2

Congratulations to the CEO of Prive and Beth Models, Elohor Aisien, as she and her husband, Owen Aisien, have welcomed baby number 2. She shared the good news on Instagram as well as the name of the new addition to their family – a baby girl named Chloe. Elohor and husband Owen have a five […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Moofa’s “Labalaba” Collection!

Womenswear design Label, Moofa, gave us a dose of Summer perfection with her Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Day 2 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015. The collection, named “Labalaba” which translates to “butterfly” in the Yoruba language, lived up to its name. Each piece paid homage to the flying insect with soft […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Josh Samuels

Nigerian menswear design label, Josh Samuels presented us with extra dapper looks for the Spring/Summer 2016 collection showcased at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week. Creative director of the label, Udiminue Joshua showcased some really James Bond vibe outfits that we love and just when we were getting comfortable with the dapper looks he switched things up […]
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#Heineken2015 – Day 2: Akpos Okudu

The collection from Akpos Okudu was so flirty and feminine. Blush tones and light pieces were the highlight of the night as she pushed out piece after piece of her Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The Akpos Okudu SS16 collection had so many wearable pieces that it was almost impossible to pick a favourite. From dresses to […]
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Yemi Alade, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, AKA, Kcee & More Celebrate African Music at AFRIMMA 2015

The second edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) took place on Saturday, 10th October 2015 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Hosted by West African Comedy King Basketmouth and East Africa’s comedy Queen Anne Kansiime, stars and fans were treated to an evening of fun, music, pomp and pageantry.The Black Academy of Arts and Letters was […]
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Thursday 29 October 2015

Wanda Ityavya: Go Vegan Because W.H.O Says Meat Causes Cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that eating processed meat and red meat is just as much of a cancer risk as smoking cigarettes.  WHO went on to say that each 50 gram portion of processed meat (or red meat) eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18% and the risk continues […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 2: Orange Culture

Adebayo Oke-Lawal of Orange Culture had the opening slot for Day 2 of the 2015 Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week – and what an opening it was! True to his quirky style, the Orange Culture collection embraced vibrant colours and unusual styles but Adebayo Oke-Lawal totally pulled it off. The models came out for […]
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MOPOL to be Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Junior Tennis Star’s Mum

Details have emerged in the tragic killing of Beauty Nnenna Macleod, the mother of 14-year Nigerian junior tennis champ Angel Macleod. It is simply shocking that the person responsible for the death of the single mum is a Nigerian Police officer. The incident took place on Monday 26th October 2015 at the Emperor’s Place (also […]
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Are You Missing your Shuga? WATCH Toolz, BellaNaija & Shuga Naija Stars ‘Inside MTV Base Shuga’

There’s no disputing MTV Base’s Shuga is a well-loved and well-watched drama. If you’re a super Shuga fan, this mini-documentary might soothe your post-season finale blues. Now the latest season has wrapped up, the producers caught up with the show’s cast, stars including Emmanuel Ikubese to Dorcas Shola Fapson, and crew for their take on […]
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Freeman Osonuga Could be Become the 1st Nigerian to Visit Space! Here’s Why

A man named Freeman Osonuga may soon become the first Nigerian to visit space! Osonuga himself told BN why this big dream may soon become a reality: “My name is Freeman Osonuga, I am an African, I am a Nigerian, I am a humanitarian. I  was recently selected as one of 30 people to participate […]
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Ministerial Screening: Senate Confirms 18 Nominees Today Including Amaechi!

The ministerial screening is now over, and 18 ministerial nominees were today approved including Rotimi Amaechi. During the confirmation process, there had been a bit of drama surrounding Amaechi’s confirmation, as the senate was looking into petitions filed against him. However, that has been sorted out and he has been confirmed. Here is the list of […]
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“Laff 4 Christ’s Sake” with Julius Agwu, Chigul & More at This Present House! | Sunday, November 1st

Got your tickets yet? It’s an evening of gospel rhythms and jokes with Julius Agwu at TPH! Don’t miss this opportunity to see all your favorite comedians and gospel artistes at this year’s edition of Laff 4 Christ’s Sake. Get your tickets at The Dome, This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1. Tickets will […]
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3 New Cases of Ebola Emerge in Guinea | 9 in Total Infected

Three individuals have contracted Ebola in Guinea, bringing the total number of people infected in the country to 9. Fode Tass Sylla, spokesman for the national center for the fight against Ebola, told Reuters that the three new cases occurred in Forecariah in western Guinea. They contracted the virus from the family of a woman […]
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A DMU Rep will be in Awka & Enugu this week! Find out about Courses, Scholarships , Discounts & More

De Montfort University (DMU) is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. The most improved university in the UK according to The Sunday Times league tables, DMU is a great place to study and, being based in Leicester, it is a great place to live. Our success is […]
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Nollywood Producer Egor Efiok to Receive Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival Award of Excellence

Nollywood producer Egor Efiok is set to receive the Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival Award of Excellence this Sunday, November 1st, 2015. The award will be given during a festival holding at the Dick Clark Screening Room in Santa Monica, California. During the festival there will be screenings of “Beyond Blood” by Nollywood Director Greg Odutayo […]
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Comedians create Awesome Experiences in Lagos Traffic courtesy Malta Guinness!

It was fun all the way as commuters on the Malta Guinness Goodness Ride were pleasantly surprised and entertained while on the goodness ride because some comedians showed up to add Magic to an already awesome Morning for these very happy commuters. Malta Guinness is giving out free BRT tickets on the Goodness ride!! Now, this […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Eclectic Street Style & Haute Red Carpet!

One thing we love about street style in Nigeria is you get to see just how creative individuals can be. And don’t even get us started on the red carpet fashion. From pairing sneakers with glam dresses and rocking afrocentric looks, to stepping out in some of the latest threads and looking very haute, the […]
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Novo Health Africa set to hold 1st of its kind Executive Symposium in Lagos | Friday, October 30th

Novo Health Africa, a renowned National Health Maintenance Organization(HMO) providing health care across Africa has put all plans in place to host a world class symposium at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island, on Friday the 30th of October,2015. The symposium which has been themed: “Salutem Reditus: What Your Competitors Don’t Know“, will have in attendance […]
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Aderonke Adebanjo shares the 8 Things You Need to Know about Women on ‘The Love Chest’

Smooth 98.1 FM on-air personality Aderonke Adebanjo is back with a new episode of ‘The Love Chest’ and she’s talking about some of the things men (married or single) need to know about women. The vlog is called ‘8 Things You Need to Know about Women’. Aderonke notes that women like to talk and sometimes all […]
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Something Amazing is Happening in Lagos Traffic Today!

Now something exciting is happening today in the ever busy city of Lagos. Social media is on a buzz about something really special happening today. So normally, driving in Lagos traffic early in the morning can be quite daunting and I checked the Traffic reports and found something truly inspiring that lifted my heart. Considering the challenges […]
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Teacher Flogs Student to Death in Ibadan

School authorities must learn to draw the line between discipline and torture, as incidents of brutality against students appears to be on the rise. We all remember the case of the promising female SS1 student who lost sight in one eye after being slapped by a school’s principal secretary. Also just the other day, the […]
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A Movie to See Again? Read Seyifunmi Ajanaku’s Review of EbonyLife TV’s Film ‘Fifty’

Fifty is a thought-provoking film which highlights issues we face daily in our individual lives and as a society. It is an adventure filled, comic-styled movie that would be hitting the cinemas come 18th December, 2015. With Fifty, we aren’t confronted with the dirty littered streets, the bus parks and its usual noisy crowd, the hustle […]
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Nigerian Breweries Plc launches 1st Ever Locally Brewed Apple Cider – Strongbow

Strongbow Apple Ciders, the world’s biggest and most popular cider brand is set to enter the Nigerian market this month courtesy Nigeria’s leading brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc. Commenting on the product launch, Senior Brand Manager, Strongbow, Ngozi Nkwoji said, “Strongbow is an alcoholic drink that is globally popular and that Nigerians will love, especially […]
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All the Fun Moments & Official Photos from Lilian Esoro’s Bridal Shower

Lilian Esoro was glowing as she was hosted by friends to a surprise Miami-themed bridal shower a couple of days ago. BN brought you the first photos (click here) and now it’s time for the fun official photos. Lilian’s friends were all dressed in white while the bride-to-be donned a really cute pink baby doll […]
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Events This Weekend

Hi BNers, The weekend is almost here and as usual, here’s an update of the great events lined up for this weekend! *** NNEW Summit 2015 NNEW Summit 2015 tagged “FootPrints” is the second edition of the summit. Do not miss this excellent opportunity to be better informed about your business. Date: Thursday, October 29th – […]
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Rémy Martin® Launches New Brand Campaign – One Life/Live Them | Noble Igwe, Falz & DJ Jimmy Jatt Recognized

Rémy Martin Cognac announces the launch of its new global campaign that recognizes and celebrates individual’s multi-talents. The campaign tagline, One Life/Live Them®, which assumes its grammatical accident, identifies that today’s consumers are not defined by one talent or skill, but are multi-faceted and should be applauded for their many passions. Rémy Martin’s One Life/Live Them […]
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Calling all Hair Stylists/Enthusiasts & Make Up Artists! Come Learn New Skills at Charis Hair Live Demo Master Class | Sunday, December 6th

Are you a hair stylist, make up artist, or just generally interested in these fields? Then you don’t want to miss the Charis Hair Live Demo/Master Class. Participants will get a chance to watch the process of 4 amazing hairstyles from start to finish with UK-based hairstylist, Tola Olayanju of Charis Hair. During the event, […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015: Day 1 was Fabulous – Find Out the Designers Showing Today!

So Day 1 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015 came to a close yesterday with amazing pieces from Tiffany Amber, Kinabuti, Grey, Mo’ Fari and more! Click here to see all the fab collections from yesterday. And today we get to see some more. Day 2 will kick off with fashionable pieces by […]
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Police Arraigns Lagos Lawyer for Allegedly Diverting Employer’s N50 Million

Lagos state police has arraigned a Lawyer named Ifeyinwa Morah, before an Apapa Magsitrates’ Court for allegedly diverting N50 million owned by IT Bureau De Change Limited, the company where she once served as director. According to Punch, Morah was in charge of business development at the company before she was fired in June 2015. The report further states: […]
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Cocktails, Shopping & Jam Sessions at the Cointreau-Fizz Style HQ Lifestyle Party

The Cointreau-Versial series now Cointreau-Fizz globally continued its monthly celebration with The Style HQ; premier online destination for African Fashion, Life and Style over the weekend at Posh Café. Guests had the opportunity to shop Fashion, Lifestyle and Beauty brands curated by none other than The Style HQ. Art pieces were also on display for […]
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1st Look at Tosyn Bucknor’s Bridal Makeover!

OAP Tosyn Bucknor is getting married to her French fiance Aurélien Boyer soon – click here for news of their engagement! As the bride-to-be’s sister is Funke Bucknor-Obruthe of leading Nigerian events company Zapphaire Events, you can trust only the best wedding team will bring the day to life. Yesterday, Banke Meshida-Lawal of BM|Pro gushed about the […]
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Sekinah Shoe Gallery set to launch with Showcase of Premium Shoes, Bags, Accessories & More | Sunday, November 1st

Please join us at the official launch of Sekinah Shoe Gallery, a premium shoe, clutch, bags and accessories store. Date: Sunday, November 1st 2015 Time: 2 PM Venue: Honola’s place, 25, Montgomery road, Yaba, Lagos Refreshments, discounts and gift bags will be available for our beautiful shoppers. Dress code: Simply Stylish For enquiries, call: 07056352083 | […]
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Developers of Maryland Mall Refute Reports about Partial Collapse of Structure

Purple Capital Partners Limited, the developers of Maryland Mall, which is still under construction, have refuted reports circulating that there was a partial collapse in the structure. Read the statement below: As the Developers of the Maryland Mall, it has come to our attention that news of a collapse of part of the structure of […]
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Obasanjo Welcomes New Ooni of Ife to Ile-Ife – PHOTOS

Everyone is still talking about the excitement that filled the air when the new Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made his grand arrival into Ile Ife yesterday. A photo of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo welcoming him hit the Internet today: More photos of his arrival: Photo Credit: Twitter
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Fashion Focus – Luvita, P.O.C & Zapel!

It’s time for find out what the Fashion Focus Top 16 finalists have to offer. The 2015 edition of the British Council Fashion Focus kicked off yesterday at Day 1 of Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, with the first batch of 4 showcasing their talent to a room filled with fashion gurus, editors, […]
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Entries for AMVCAs to close on the 30th of October | Hurry Now & Send in your Submission!

Entries for the fourth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) close on the 30th of October, 2015, the organisers, Africa Magic, have announced. Filmmakers from across the continent still have a chance to send in their entries and participate at the 2016 AMVCAs, but only if they send in their entries […]
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Luke Ogar: Prospects & Problems of the ‘Indomie’ Generation

“Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these” – Ovid For a while now, there has been a trend of teasing going on (especially on social media) about how this present generation of youths may have missed out on “privileges” of previous years — we call them the “Indomie” Generation. […]
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Bonang Matheba is the official spokeswoman for the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (LQP) 2016

South African TV personality Bonang Matheba has been announced as the official spokeswoman for the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (LQP) 2016. She will be the ambassador for the race’s 155th running, a sporting and social calendar event that embodies the spirit of elegance, tradition and fun. Speaking about the new gig, Bonang stated that “LQP is one […]
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Highlights from Buhari’s Trip to India – PHOTOS

President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to India for the India-Africa forum summit was filled with numerous activities and meetings with key stakeholders. Here are some highlights from his trip. Meeting with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House Meeting with the Nigerian Community in India Addressing CEOs of Indian Companies who have Investment Interests […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Mi-Le

Nigerian womenswear fashion label, Mi-Le was led by ‘a mathematical theory with elements, subsets and the set itself’ for its Spring/Summer 2015 collection. The brand showcased yesterday at Day 1 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, and we see some familiar and new aesthetics. There is some similarity with the placements of the […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Kenneth Ize

After what was showcased at last year’s Lagos Fashion & Design Week, we were pretty much looking forward to the new Spring/Summer 2016 collection from Kenneth Ize. Known for its quirkiness, it was nice to see the fashion brand transform menswear into wearable pieces for women. The pieces had retro elements with big stripped shirts, […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Grey

Grey kept things fun and chic last night with their Spring/Summer 2016 collection. From fringe details to huge bows on their dresses; from skater dresses to cropped sweatshirts, the collection was eclectic and young. The Grey collection made use of lovely prints that kept us ‘oohing’ and ‘aahing’ all night.  Check out the collection below. […]
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13 Killed as Boko Haram Attacks Village in Niger State

At least 13 people are dead, and 3 injured, as a result of a Boko Haram attack on village in south-east Niger state, Vanguard reports. Malam Ligari, a local official in the Diffa region confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that it occurred on Tuesday evening in Ala Village. “Boko Haram militants came in huge […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Omilua

The first time we showcased Nigerian womenswear brand Omilua, was with their debut collection – ‘Ibeji‘, and after that we had the ‘Dream’ collection earlier this year. After those collections and the response they got, we knew the brand had something good. At Day 1 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week, we not […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Mo’Fari

When we think of the Mo’Fari Couture fashion label, one word resounds in our heads – ‘Chic’. Yesterday at Day 1 of the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week, we got to see creative director, Omowunmi Owonifari, deliver structured peplum tops, shirt dresses with stunning embellishments, structured capes, blazers and tuxedo dresses, and 2 beautiful […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Funke Adepoju

Funke Adepoju’s collection at the 2015 Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week was everything! We love the exquisite embroidery and the soft colours she used for a truly feminine collection. For her Spring/Summer 2016 collection she embraced sequins, lace, floral elements. The collection featured peplum blouses, asymmetrical hemlines, cut-outs, tulle skirts and many more fabulous […]
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Rahima Aminu Writes About Her Volunteering with AACE Foods to Combat Malnutrition Amongst Internally Displaced Persons

Fatima is a fragile 7-month old girl with a measured smile and dark, glowing, eyes. At only 4 kilograms, she weighs 50% less than the World Health Organization’s standard of what she should weigh at her age. Fatima would essentially have to double her body weight in order to be a normal 7-month old girl. […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Maxivive

Now, let’s see what the menswear designers are up to. Maxivive was one of the first designers to showcase at this year’s Lagos Fashion & Design Week sponsored by Heineken. The brand, created by Babatunde Oyeyemi, debuted their Rainy Season collection earlier on this year and that definitely had people talking. Click here if you […]
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HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Re Bahia (Ré)

Up next is the fabulous and dramatic collection by Orire Omatsola of Re Bahia. The brand, which was recently renamed to ‘Ré‘ showcased a bright and colourful Resort 2016 collection at the Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week Day 1. With ethereal-themed ruffles, flared cropped tops and tribal hints the collection showcase was an obvious […]
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British-Ghanaian actor & Former MTV ‘Yo Mamma’ Host Sam Sarpong Commits Suicide

Sam Sarpong, a British-Ghanaian actor known popularly for his role as a co-host of MTV’s Yo Mamma committed suicide on Monday, according to E! News. The 40-year-old star, who played a lead role in Omoni Oboli’s 2010 movie ‘Anchor Baby’, reportedly jumped off a bridge in Pasadena, California. Omoni Oboli expressed her grief on social media […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Amede’s “The Art of Colour” Collection

The 2015 Lagos Fashion & Design Week proudly sponsored by Heinken is still happening at The Federal Palace Hotel, and Nigerian womenswear designer Amede Nzeribe of Amede just finished her set. The collection was lit with bold and bright colours from her Resort 2016 collection tagged “The Art of Colour”. The collection is very tasteful […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Kinabuti ‘Rome’ Collection

The Kinabuti Rome Collection was first showcased at a private viewing earlier in the month but we were still super excited to see how the pieces would look on the runway. The collection showcased a lot of ethnic pieces with tie-dye fabric and batik. They were ready-to-wear looks and we love how easy and breezy […]
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#HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Sophie Zinga’s “Petaaw” Collection

Say hello to Senegalese designer, Sophie Zinga! Showcasing again on Nigerian soil, models hit the runway minutes ago with pieces from her “Petaaw” collection. A word from her native tongue of ‘Wolof’, the “Petaaw” collection is an ode to Africa’s once monetary system – the cowry shell. According to the brand – “The cowry shell […]
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HeinekenLFDW2015 – Day 1: Tiffany Amber’s “Marina” Collection

Okay, let’s begin! The Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week for 2015 has officially kicked off, and we have an uber-fab design label up first – Tiffany Amber. As we give you hot on-the-scene photos from the event happening over 4 days on our Instagram handles – @BellaNaijaStyle & @BellaNaijaOnline, we will also be updating you […]
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Nairalogue with Ifeoma Adeoye: Save Till You Drop

Saving, careful budgeting and financial planning are crucial steps in your journey to financial freedom and wealth creation. However, they are only one side of the equation. The other side is about investing, increasing your income and earning more money! I do not believe that the only way to indulge in the finer things of […]
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Wednesday 28 October 2015

Chiwetel Ejiofor has been awarded a “CBE” by Prince William for Services to Drama

Nigerian-born British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the Duke of Cambridge during an official ceremony held at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday morning. The 38-year-old 12 Years a Slave star was awarded an OBE in 2008 and can now add CBE to his list […]
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Adele Explains Just How Hard Motherhood has been in the Latest Issue of i-D

Since dropping her latest single ‘Hello’ off her forthcoming third studio album ‘25’, Adele has been the name on everyone’s lips. Granting her first interview in the past 3 years, the 27-year-old music star talks to i-D about being a mum, her fear of fame and why she wouldn’t want to follow up 21, even […]
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Quincy Iwediokpulu: Why Are Nigerian Weddings Now So Expensive?

So I’ve come to make enquiries on behalf of our hardworking Nigerian men that wish to be married but just can’t afford the outrageous expenses of today’s weddings. I’ve heard people argue that, because it is once in a lifetime experience, the couple must at least look and have their best on that day and […]
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Callilope: 5 Lessons Lagos Public Transport Will Teach You

This is no handbook or manual, instead these are just facts on how to survive while taking public transport in Lagos. Lagos is pretty small but the distance from the island to Mainland is allegedly the same distance from Lagos to Benin (no jokes). I once heard a story where a dude went to drop […]
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Ade Olabode: Why Tech Startups Ignore Majority Of Nigerians

“We need to look into how to reach the core market woman in Isale Eko ,the vegetable farmer in Birnin-Kebbi, the trader in Asaba and other core / remote areas who are averred to new technologies or ideas.” This comment* was from my last article titled ‘3 Areas That Small Business Owners in Nigeria Need Tech […]
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A #BBNWonderland Love Story! Titi & Shola – “I Put Him in the Friend Zone for a Year before we Dated”

#BBNWonderland bride Titilope was so excited when she won the Atunbi Photography package at BellaNaija Weddings and Baileys Nigeria‘s WONDERLAND on 10/10/2015! The package includes this stunning pre-wedding shoot, wedding photography and a keepsake photo album. Two weeks later – this past Sunday, Atunbi Adesanmi, founder and lead photographer, captured the couple in their element at the bride’s […]
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Mo Abudu, Richard Mofe-Damijo, & Betty Irabor Honoured with 118 Other Media Icons at The Red Summit Gala Night

When media moguls gather, one can only expect greatness and a plan to take contemporary media to the next level! Red Media Africa, organised a gathering to celebrate “Red Media Africa’s impact on Africa’s media space, inspiring and empowering millions of Africa’s youth in the process.” At the event tagged ‘The Red Summit Gala‘, 121 media […]
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Learn Secrets for Building the Perfect Wardrobe! Attend Veronica Odeka’s Vane Style Clinic at LFDW | October 29th – 30th

Calling all style and fashion lovers! Celebrity stylist, Veronica Odeka, CEO of Vane Style, is on a mission to give you all the scoop about how to get the perfect wardrobe at the Vane Style Clinic, happening at this year’s Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW).  In addition to providing advice on building a great […]
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Meet a DMU Delegate in Awka or Enugu this month!

De Montfort University (DMU) is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. The most improved university in the UK according to The Sunday Times league tables, DMU is a great place to study and, being based in Leicester, it is a great place to live. Our success is […]
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Tripican.com: From Acting in Small Plays to A Major Franchise! John Boyega is Taking Over Hollywood

For many who know British/Nigerian actor, John Boyega, your first encounter of him was probably in Biyi Bandele’s movie adaptation of the book Half of a Yellow Sun, written by Chimamanda Adichie. For those who don’t, be sure to take a close look at the face of one of Hollywood’s next hotshots. Born 23 years ago in the […]
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Delicious Cocktails, Great Networking & More! Don’t Miss Lagos Cocktail Week | November 9th – 14th

Lagos Cocktail Week (LCW) is here again! The festival, first introduced in 2014 by cocktail enthusiasts and Lara Rawa, CEO of Eventi Cocktails was created to showcase the best of Lagos Cocktail Culture, with close similarity to cocktail weeks that hold in major cities around the world. The weeklong event aims at providing individuals, businesses, […]
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Fanya South: Religious Houses Medicating My Kids Without Permission? Heck No!

I hate to admit it, but I am not an avid church goer. I try to go as often as I can, mostly because of my children, but it is a conscious effort. I do place the blame mostly on my parents. For as far back as I can remember, my father never attended church […]
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So Sweet! Omoni Oboli’s Husband is Celebrating their 15th Wedding Anniversary with the release of this Book

We just love love! Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli and her husband Nnamdi Oboli are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary today. To mark the special day Nnamdi Oboli has released an inspirational marital book called ‘Marriage: For Better for Worse Us’. The cover art is so cute showing Omoni and her husband both wearing boxing gloves […]
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DJ Jimmy Jatt, Ice Prince, Falz & Niniola turned up at Remy Martin’s 3rd party in October

It was indeed a long but very exciting weekend for fun lovers in the FCT as Rémy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac’s monthly signature party tagged ‘At The Club With Remy Martin‘ hit Abuja on Saturday, October 24, 2015 for its 3rd party this month. All roads led to Carribean Lounge, Wuse II, as music stars […]
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BellaNaija Weddings presents #AsoEbiBella – Vol. 112

It’s #AsoEbiBella time! This is definitely one of the most fab editions ever! An #AsoEbiBella is a wedding guest {bella} looking stunning in aso-ebi – the fabric/colours of the day, at a traditional engagement or wedding. How To Submit: If you’re on Instagram, hash tag your wedding guest photo #asoebibella for a possible feature in […]
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Get your Scary Costumes ready as BLD by Play presents The Monsters Ball! | Saturday, October 31st

You are officially invited to the BLD by PLAY first ever Halloween party- The Monsters ball holding this Saturday. You are advised to come out looking like a scary Cookie Monster. Ok, maybe a scary Cookie Monster isn’t as scary to a cookie lover, thus we would be serving complementary Halloween themed cookies ( and […]
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The Ministerial Screening Continues…Adamu Adamu, Okechukwu Enelamah & More Being Screened – WATCH LIVE

The ministerial screening continues today! Today is supposed to be the final day of the screening. The nominees being screened today are Adamu Adamu, Mohammed Musa Bello, Aisah Abubaker, Anwuka Anthony Gozie and Okechukwu Enyinna Enelamah, Vanguard reports. Watch it live:
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Power Oil Sponsors Making of the Chef Season 2 Cooking Competition

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) thrust, Nigeria’s leading premium cooking oil brand – Power Oil has partnered with Rhodium Chef Global LLC on the season 2 of Making of the Chef Nigeria reality cooking competition. Power Oil is the leading healthy premium cooking oil brand endorsed by the Nigerian Heart Foundation, produced […]
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Khloe Kardashian breaks her Silence on Lamar Odom’s Medical Emergency, Relationship Rumours & More

In an exclusive interview with People magazine Khloe Kardashian is speaking up about the whole Lamar Odom debacle. From hearing about his medical emergency to rumours that they are back together, the 31-year-old Keeping up with the Kardashian star spills all. Here are excerpts from her interview: On being back together: It’s out in the […]
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Meet Davies Obiekea – Winner Knorr Taste Quest Season 3

It was a war of aprons and knives at the Grand Finale of the Knorr Taste Quest MasterClass Season 3, as five remarkable home cooks battled it out in the kitchen to win 5 million Naira to be crowned Nigeria’s Culinary Best. Davies Obiekea emerged the winner with a show-stealing dish of warm healthy salad […]
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New Video: DJ Xclusive feat. Lil’ Kesh & CDQ – Dami Si

DJ Xclusive has dropped the video for his single ‘Dami Si’ which is a song off the ‘According to X’ album. The song features Lil Kesh and CDQ and the video was directed by Squareball. Check on it!
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Nouva Couture presents Rich Colours & Chic Pieces in S/S2016 Collection starring Powede Lawrence – “Inspiration Hétérogéné”!

Nigerian womenswear fashion label Nouva Couture presents sexy jumpsuits, laid back kimonos, fun tulle skirts, print pants and more, in its new collection featuring former Miss Tourism – Powede Lawrence. The collection, tagged “Inspiration Hétérogéné“, is its Spring/Summer 2016 offering, deeply moved by a variety of subjects including places, objects, nature, colours, language and more. Created by […]
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Drop the Weight with EJ: Do Detox Diets Really Help You Lose Weight? (Part II)

Last time, I shared some information with on why detox diets are so popular and when they might be a good idea. If you wondering what my position on detoxes, I DON’T think they’re a good idea especially when you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off. If you’ve already done a detox without success, you […]
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BN Bargains: Loviva Ent is offering 50% off your Upcoming Event this Season | Get 5% off Registration for a Short Course in Jacket-Making & Trousers

Hi BNers, It’s Wednesday and time for BN Bargains where you get information on the best deals and promos! Get 50% off your Upcoming Event this Season Event house Loviva Ent is offering 50% off your next event this season. The services include event planning, décor/design and coordination. For more information whatsapp 08094840432 or add […]
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Is Toke Makinwa Ready to ‘Start Over’? This not-so-cryptic Instagram Post Has the Answer

TV personality Toke Makinwa is ‘starting over’. She shared a post on Instagram that has got her fans talking. She captioned a photo of herself with ‘Starting over is scary but staying the same is suicide. I will rather take my chance. #Oldbutnotsooldpic #dreamimgincolours #Cheerstotomorrow’. A week ago Toke Makinwa reportedly moved into a new […]
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Come Network with Renowned Interior Designers & Architects at The IDEA Conference & Awards | Friday, October 30th

The prestigious Interior Design Excellence Awards and Conference (IDEA) is here again! Now in its 4th year, IDEA is one of the most significant events in the year for the design industry and the 2015 edition promises to be the best yet. The IDEA conference is the industry’s business and network platform and it is […]
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Public Service Announcement: Gidi Culture Season 1 Available Now!

It is with great pride we bring to you the news of the day. The most exciting original Nigerian show you will ever see is now available. All five episodes of Gidi Culture (GC) Season 1 are now available at www.gidiculture.com. Yes, I repeat, all episodes. You’ve waited for this long; you shouldn’t have to […]
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Ice Prince is Extra Dapper in these Photo + Premieres New Music Video ‘Boss’

Chocolate City artiste Ice Prince Zamani has released some new photos for an editorial for UA Images, shot by Shay Akinlade and styled by Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky Signatures Styling. The shoot was done with a theme of ‘music meets fashion’ in mind to create an urban look. We love it! Ice Prince has also […]
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And So It Begins – #HeinekenLFDW Kicks Off Today! See the Official Ambassadors + What to Expect in Day 1

And so it begins! The Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week kicks off today and we can’t wait for all the red carpet shots, fab and eccentric street style, next-level collections and more that have been lined up. Be sure to keep it locked right here! To give you a deeper sense of fashion from […]
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Free Shipping to Nigeria from Sephora Beauty, Clinique, Mac cosmetics & more via MallforAfrica.com!

Don’t you hate it when you can’t find your favorite lipstick shade, or there are so many knock offs of your foundation, powder, eye liner, concealer that you don’t even know which is the real thing anymore? Or how rare and overpriced brushes and applicators are? For the next few days, MallforAfrica is going to […]
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Dolapo Osinbajo is on Instagram!

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo‘s wife, Dolapo Osinbajo is now on Instagram! This is a noteworthy development, as she is often perceived as a private public figure, and seems to keep a somewhat low profile. We’re excited to see what kind of content she’ll be posting on Instagram. Judging from the first photos she has posted, […]
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Joseph Benjamin & Sylvia Nduka are the Cover Stars of House of Maliq Magazine’s November ’15 Issue

Nollywood actor and TV personality Joseph Benjamin is joined by ex-beauty queen Sylvia Nduka on the cover of the November 2015 issue of House of Maliq magazine. In the editorial spread shot by Spotlight Photography, the two stars give us different outfits styled by Precious Thelma and Akinola Toluwalope. See more photos from the spread […]
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Order Food from any of your Favourite Restaurants via HelloFood & get a N1000 Free Meal Voucher! | Voucher Code – HFOODBELLA

Do you live in Lagos or Abuja?  You can now order any food of your choice for instant delivery, from any of your favourite restaurants around you…at the same price as in the restaurant!…and get a free N1000 meal voucher!!! *Terms and conditions apply* How to Redeem the N1000 meal voucher: Visit Hellofood or download the […]
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FAAN Rejects CNN’s Ranking of Port Harcourt Airport as “World’s Worst Airport”

A few days ago, CNN published an article on the World’s Worst Airports for 2015, stating that Port Harcourt Airport is the worst in the world. And now, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released a statement refuting the report, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports: Our stand is that the said ranking was unfounded […]
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FRC has not ousted Stanbic IBTC’s Directors

In response to FRC’s statement that it has suspended some of its directors, Stanbic IBTC has clarified its position and stated that its directors have not been ousted. The details of the press release are as follows: Our attention has been drawn to the media statements by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) in […]
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Dabota Lawson Turns Criticism about her Dark Knuckles into a Business Opportunity

A couple of weeks ago ex-beauty queen Dabota Lawson was called out by a blogger about her dark knuckles (click here) and even though Dabota responded graciously via Instagram, she has now turned that episode into a business opportunity. The billionaire wife has shared a testimonial stating how she has made her dark knuckles lighter […]
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Dencia’s Unofficial Video for Rodeo Drive is a Must Watch!

While visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, pop star Dencia captivated a number of people as her dancer showed off his interesting moves to her latest single Rodeo Drive. Wearing a cropped top, skinny jeans and ankle boots, her dancer did splits, twirls and many more dance moves that left people stunned. You have got to […]
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“Together We Can Change the Future” – Serena Williams Tackles Race, Gender, & Equality Issues in ‘Wired’

Tennis star Serena Williams is the guest editor and cover star of Wired magazine’s November 2015 issue. In Wired the 34-year-old icon tackles the issues of race, gender, and equality in the digital age. She also listed 10 trailblazers for the article: 1. Common, musician and activist for change 2. Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls […]
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Enjoy up to 40% off Weekend rates at The George Hotel…Breakfast included!

Can you keep a secret? Thinking of a weekend getaway? Then you MUST visit The George Hotel – luxury redefined, service like no other and an ambiance to REMEMBER. Don’t take my word for it….see for yourself. Be sure to take advantage of the ongoing promo on weekend rates from N55,000! Breakfast included! The George Hotel 30, […]
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First Photos: Davido, Toolz, Asa & More Attend Samuel Eto’o’s Yellow Whistle Charity Ball

In a bid to raise awareness and funds for families that have been affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria and Cameroon, ace footballer Samuel Eto’o set up the Yellow Whistle Blower Foundation. Last night a Yellow Whistle Charity Ball was held in London at the Claridges Hotel. The event was hosted by […]
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Richard Mofe-Damijo, Genevieve Nnaji, Chigurl, Ishaya Bako & More at the Media Screening of ‘Road To Yesterday’

The media screening for anticipated movie ‘Road to Yesterday’ was held last night (Tuesday, October 27th) at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Victoria Island, Lagos. The intimate gathering was graced by lead actress Genevieve Nnaji as well as supporting actress Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah. Director of the movie Ishaya Bako was also in attendance as well as […]
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Pro-Biafra Activists in India Threaten to Destroy Nigerian Embassy

Some pro-Biafra activists in India under the umbrella of Indigenous People of Biafra have threatened to destroy the Nigerian embassy in the country as a means of protesting the detention of  Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu. The protesters took to the streets earlier this week, wore vests bearing the insignia of Biafra, and staged a protest at […]
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Pres. Buhari Arrives in India – PHOTOS

President Buhari has arrived in India for the India-Africa Forum, the official platform for the advancement of mutually beneficial relations between India and African nations. He has had some preliminary discussions with some officials in the country. We will bring you further updates about his trip as they are revealed. Photo Credit: Femi Adesina/Facebook
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Listen to the Mavins’ New Song – “Jantamanta”

3 months ago, Don Jazzy shared a snippet from “Jantamanta” on Instagram and Snapchat. Today, we get to enjoy the entire song! The Supreme Mavin Dynasty track features Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja. Listen Download
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New Ooni of Ife Speaks on His Hopes & Dreams for Ile-Ife

Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the new Ooni of Ife, continues to make national headlines, as many are expectant about reforms he will introduce to Ile-Ife. In an article widely publicized on various news platforms including Vanguard, the Ooni expresses his hopes and dreams for Ile-Ife. Here are excerpts from the article: …Ile-Ife has not taken its […]
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World Bank Says Abacha Loot is “Too Huge” to Handle

Activists of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) are said to have contacted officials at the World Bank, demanding for information about the status of recovered funds looted by the late Nigerian Head of State, Sani Abacha, which is reportedly over $11.3 billion. In response to the inquiry, World Bank representatives said, “In response to your request, […]
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Sonia Ogbonna Shares Her Thoughts on What Makes People Change after Marriage

Nollywood actor Ik Ogbonna and his Colombian heartthrob, Sonia, got married a couple of months ago after which Sonia started a blog for motivation, relationship tips and more. In her latest blog post titled “What makes people ‘change’ after they get married?” she talks about the changes that can occur in a marriage and how […]
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Tuesday 27 October 2015

Kylie & Kendall Jenner, Malala Yousafzai & More Make TIME Magazine’s List of Most Influential Teens for 2015!

The TIME Magazine List for the ‘Most Influential Teens’ is out and it has got some recognizable names. The Jenner sisters – Kylie & Kendall join activist Malala Yousafzai for the 2nd time in a row, as well as other teens like Malia Obama, Ariel Winter, Jaden Smith and many more! The 2015 list includes 30 […]
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Halle Berry to Divorce 3rd Husband Olivier Martinez

Hollywood actress Halle Berry has started divorce proceedings with French husband of two years, Olivier Martinez. The pair have a child together, a son, 2-year-old Maceo Robert Martinez. They addresses their future plans for co-parenting a statement that broke on TMZ. “It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce. We […]
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Gay Rights Activist Bisi Alimi & Gospel Artist Florocka Debate Homosexuality in Nigeria on the Breakfast Club

On the latest episode of DZRPT TV’s Breakfast Club, Nigerian gay rights activist Bisi Alimi, who was the first Nigerian to come out and declare his sexuality on national TV, and gospel artiste and “Twale” hitmaker Florocka go head to head in an intense debate over homosexuality and its acceptance. Both guests defend their stand […]
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Wangechi Mutu, Bozoma Saint John & Dr. Samuel F. Quartey Honored at African Health Now “Gift of Life” Cocktail Benefit

The inaugural African Health Now (AHN) “Gift of Life” Cocktail Benefit held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Chelsea Piers’ Sunset Terrace in New York City. The event was held to honor three, diverse professionals for their philanthropic commitments to the African community including. Contemporary African artist of the 21st century Wangechi Mutu received the […]
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Temi Otedola Takes Paris! See Fab Photos & Video of the Luxe Trip with her Mom

We know Billionaire daughter, Temi Otedola loves 3 things a lot – fashion, travelling and her family. On a recent trip to Paris, where she spent about 30 hours and attended the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2016 showcase, she took some fabulous photos, further sealing her place as a budding fashion blogger to watch. Find out all […]
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Nigerian Junior Tennis Champ’s Mother allegedly killed by Mobile Police

The Vanguard Newspaper broke this story early today, The Nigerian tennis family was yesterday thrown into uncontrollable mourning after an official of the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) allegedly shot dead the mother of teenage tennis star, Angel Macleod. According to unconfirmed reports, Macleod’s mother, was reportedly killed by a bullet that emanated from the unnamed […]
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This Video of Peter Okoye’s Son on set of ‘Dance with Peter’ is just too Adorable!

We know he definitely got his dance moves from his father! Cameron Okoye was on the set of ‘Dance with Peter’ recently and he couldn’t help but show off his moves. The video clip was shared by proud dad Peter Okoye. Check on it! Guess who’s here on set for @dancewithpeter ? It’s my son […]
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BN Bridal: Julie Vino – The Santorini Collection

Santorini in Greece is currently one of the most-sought after honeymoon destinations! Don’t believe the hype? Get a glimpse of Dolapo Oni & Adegbite Sijuwade‘s honeymoon here. Set in the ancient city, today’s collection by Julie Vino will astound you. Enjoy & be inspired! *** For more info: http://ift.tt/1MqePac; To buy: http://ift.tt/1WgICS2
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A Popular Nigerian Baker Allegedly Uses this Gross Secret Ingredient

This post is not for the faint-hearted. Please do not click ‘CONTINUE’ if you are easily grossed out. Today Affiong Williams, owner of dried fruit snack company, ReelFruit – www.reelfruit.com, alleged that a popular baker on Instagram uses a bodily fluid to garnish her goods. A baker “colours” her baked goods w/ period blood. She’s very […]
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William Ifeanyi Moore: Sex & the Media

At first glance, it is easy to make the mistake that romance is the only part of love Hollywood has murdered with their unattainable standard of expectations and happily ever after endings where majority of people we know in long-term relationships appear to be far from happy. But guess what, the media also got to […]
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BN Beauty Trend to Try: Shattered-Glass Nails

There are loads of new beauty trends happening right now, and we are loving them all. One of our faves is the Shattered-Glass Nail Art that has been making its rounds on Pintrest, Salons and Instagram. The look first originated in South Korea (of course) and was created by a salon owner – Eunkyung Park […]
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Hey BellaNaijarians, #BBNWonderland Brides made the cover of Vanguard ALLURE

Thanks so much for your wonderful support of our first ever event – #BBNWonderland! Most recently, Baileys Nigeria and BellaNaija Weddings’ WONDERLAND was featured on the cover of Vanguard ALLURE, the Sunday Magazine of Vanguard Newspaper on Sunday October 25, 2015. The national newspaper has one of the widest distributions in the country. The 33 #BBNWonderland brides were the cover […]
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Inspired by Glory presents ‘Release Your Potential’ – A Private Book Reading with Oluwatoyin Sanni, Group CEO United Capital PLC

Understanding who you are- your skills, talents and attributes, is vital to accessing and maximising life’s opportunities. Many times women feel confined to roles society places on them, we are unsure of how to utilise our talents and take steps necessary to filling our goals and ambitions. Oluwatoyin Sanni’s book- Yes You Too Can– provides […]
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Countless Tributes for Late Tajudeen Ajibola Disu at 8th Day Fidau Prayers in Lagos

Nigerians from all walks of life last week Wednesday attested to the sterling and selfless lifestyle of the late Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investment Limited, Tajudeen Ajibola Babatunde Disu at the 8th Day Fidau prayers held for him at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The President of F Club, Gbolagade Adebisi flagged off the tributes […]
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New Music: Sound Sultan feat. Olamide – Monsura

It’s lovely to see two heavyweights in the music industry come together to create a unique sound. Sound Sultan features Olamide on this track ‘Monsura’ produced by Tee Y Mix. Listen to it below.
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Flawless Skin by Abby Medspa – The One-Stop Solution to all your Skin Care Problems Now in the Heart of Abuja!

In the heart of Abuja, Nigeria, is a perfect urban oasis for enjoying luxury treatments at Flawless Skin by Abby Medspa. The spa gives clients treatments that include Skin Analysis, Facial Treatments such as; Customized Facial Treatment, Chemical peels, Oxygen Facial Treatment, Skin Resurfacing, LED Light Therapy, Anti-Acne facial Treatment, Anti-Aging facial Treatment, Skin Discoloration […]
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Our Monday Morning Superstar! BellaNaija Reader Toba Aboyeji is Celebrating Atoke’s Birthday in the Sweetest Way

Happy birthday Atoke!! When BellaNaija write Atoke announced that she’d be dropping the “pen” for her weekly Atoke Monday Morning Banter quite a number of hearts were broken. Celebrating her birthday today, we received a very sweet article for one of her ardent readers and fans. Written by Toba Aboyeji, the article shares a personal […]
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6 Things We Learned about Beyoncé from her First Love Lyndall Locke’s Exclusive Interview

Everyone knows about Beyoncé and Jay Z…they are THE power couple in the entertainment world. A lot of people however don’t know that before Jay Z there was a young man named Lyndall Locke who was Beyoncé’s first love and dated the pop icon for 10 years! In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail, Lyndall […]
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‘Colour Me Man’ – an Inspiring Stage Play about the Struggles & Experiences of Nigerian Men showing at Terrakulture on November 6th & 7th

Gbagyichild Entertainment, producers of Taruwa Arts and Culture Festival and award winning online art and opinion magazine, The Naked Convos have come together to bring you a unique stage production. Colour Me Man is an exploration of some of the less frequently discussed things that “colour” men and make them what they are. It is […]
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Jennifer Nagu: Pause…Before You Buy that Airline Ticket

Inside my tiny apartment in one of the suburbs in Lagos, I struggle to book a 0700am flight to Abuja. I desire an early morning flight, so I can meet up with a visa interview for 0900am tomorrow. Resetting my wireless connections, I begin to scan through airline sites, looking to select the best available […]
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Ministerial Screening Continues! Isaac Folorunso, Zainab Ahmed & More Being Screened – WATCH LIVE

The ministerial screening continues today. Isaac Folorunso, Bawa Bwari, Geoffrey Onyeama, Zainab Ahmed, Dan Ali and Usani Uguru are being screened today. Watch it live:
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No more Teasers…WATCH New Twists in the Official Trailer of Anticipated Movie ‘Road to Yesterday’

We are eagerly counting down to the premiere of ‘Road to Yesterday’ by The Entertainment Network. BN has brought you the first (click here) and the second (click here) teasers introducing the movie directed by Ishaya Bako and featuring award-winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji as well as Nigerian-British actor, Oris Erhuero. The movie also has strong […]
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Annie Idibia like You’ve Never Seen Her Before! Check Out Photos of her in a Shoot for Breast Cancer

This has to be Annie Idibia‘s most shocking photo yet! To help raise awareness for cancer, Annie posed for a Breast Cancer-inspired shoot by makeup artist Banjo Laide of ArabyLaide and photographer, Emmanuel Oyeleke, tagged #FightTheOdds. The purpose is to “to create more awareness about cancer and the importance of self examination. Recent studies have shown that […]
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Banky W’s Inspiring Journey from Rock Bottom to Super Stardom

Today is Segun Demuren’s birthday and all over social media his close friends have been sharing amazing anecdotes about the man as he turns 40. Banky W’s birthday wish stands out because the EME record label boss used it to highlight his journey from rock bottom to super stardom and the significant part that Segun […]
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Rivers State Tribunal Saga: Supreme Court Dismisses Wike’s Appeal

After the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Wike, he confidently declared that he would appeal the ruling. Alas, the Supreme Court has thrown out his appeal. In addition, the Court also upheld the decision of the two lower courts which dismissed Wike’s appeal challenging the relocation […]
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BN Prose: Death by Ethan Regal

“New” was the first word I heard. My vision was blurry. The light was too bright but there was a shade in the middle. Someone or an animal was in front of me. “He’s new,” said a female voice with a hint of desperation. Sniff, sniff. “He’s new,” she said loudly, this time with exuberance. […]
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Roseline Nya: Confessions of an Ex-Fashion Addict

I love fashion. I love dressing up and looking my best. I love the joy and confidence that looking and feeling my best brings. I appreciate the change in seasons, and the new and gorgeous pieces that hit the shops to change up our looks. I love the creativity of fashion designers and every other […]
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5 Years of Fashion & the African Aesthetic! Watch Lisa Folawiyo, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Adebayo Oke-Lawal & More talk on LFDW’s Anniversary Event

For the past 5 years, Lagos Fashion & Design Week has remained dedicated to the growth and promotion of creatives in the industry by nurturing, fine tuning & rewarding their skills, and providing them with a solid platform for achieving their goals. This vision is primarily centered on providing on-going support to designers via mentorship, […]
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10 Instagram Shots that Show Why RMD & His Style are ‘Bae’!

Richard Mofe-Damijo truly ages like wine – he just gets better with age. Scrolling through his Instagram page, we couldn’t help but admire at how he looks flawless in different looks – from casual to traditional, with his bald look and salt and pepper beard. Here are 10 photos that show RMD is STILL bae! 1 He’s […]
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Exclusive: Nollywood Classic ‘Living in Bondage’ is Being Remade

If you grew up in a Nigerian household, then there is a huge chance that you remember classic Nollywood favourite, Living in Bondage. Well, a little birdie told us that the movie is going to be remade. Award-winning Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah and entertainment/business mogul, Charles Okpaleke, are teaming up to remake the movie. Here’s […]
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Genevieve Nnaji’s latest response to the “When will you Marry?” Question

Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji still can’t escape the common Naija question, “when will you marry?” In an interview with Encomium Magazine this week, the single mother was asked when she will get married yet again and she responded, “When he finds me”. The mag further asked if he hasn’t found her yet and she responded […]
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tw Magazine’s Cover Girl Adama Salihu tells how to ‘Rent a Man’ in the October 2015 Edition

tw Magazine is talking Independence this October and to this end their cover girl Adama Salihu tells how you can rent a man! The innovative entrepreneur behind Rent-A-Man, a service based initiative, talks about her new service which aims to deal with the cumbersome task of handling unreliable workmen. She also speaks exclusively to tw Magazine about not conforming […]
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Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah talks Acting alongside Genevieve Nnaji, her Music Features & More

Over the past year Chioma Omeruah has become more famous for her ‘Chigul’ persona. The comedianne moved back to Nigeria to break into the entertainment industry and she has been quite successful so far. Chigul has had a busy year; from music features in songs like M.I‘s ‘Monkey’ and Falz‘s ‘Karishika’ to landing movie roles […]
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Take your Love for Fashion to the Next Level with Martwayne’s ‘Fashion Design & Illustration Course with Computer-Aided Design (CAD)’ | Classes begin November 2nd!

This is our BRAND SPANKING NEW COURSE for those who want to kick off 2016 with stunning portfolios for fashion school registrations, competitions and appear totally professional to your clients! And the best part is… we will teach EVERYTHING from scratch… and we have various options available whether you are a beginner or are already […]
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Pres. Buhari is on his Way to India

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently on his way to New Delhi, India, where he will participate in the third Summit of India-Africa Forum, the official platform for the advancement of mutually beneficial relations between India and African nations. According to Sun, “Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and other participating Heads of State and Government at this […]
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Ezinne Chinkata: From Pastel Pieces to Fierce Ankara! 9 Fabulous Outfit Ideas for #HeinekenLFDW

It’s that time again – fashion week is upon us and we are all set for all the amazing collections, this year’s Fashion Focus generation, the fab exhibitions and more! The 28th – 31st of October would see all fashion-lovers converge to witness amazing African fashion! We are ready…well almost. We still have to look […]
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Style Fashion Night Out: A Night of Fashion & Glamour in Washington DC! | Tuesday, November 7th

Style Fashion Night Out will highlight Fashion runway shows, dancers, local businesses and include a power networking session where guest will enjoy refreshments and cocktail. SFNO is founded by award winning designer and founder of African Arts and Fashion week DC Uche Ibezue, to further shine forth light in the Fashion Industry. SFNO 2015 will feature O’makdesigns […]
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#MMR5STAR – 5 Star Event celebrates 5 Years of Music Meets Runway

MARK the date in your diary – Music Meets Runway (MMR) is back and the 5th edition will take place on Tuesday, 22nd of December, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. Run by Le Reve Events, the annual celebration fuses the best of fashion and music in Africa, bringing together some of […]
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Shocking! High School Officer Assaults Black Female Teenager – VIDEO

Incidences of police brutality in the United States appear to be on the rise. In a new video that has gone viral on social media, a South Carolina school officer is shown grabbing an African-America female high school student from her chair, knocking her to the floor and dragging her across the classroom on Monday. […]
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DZRPT TV in conjunction with Fashion Bomb Daily’s Claire Sulmers presents DZRPT TV Street Style Competition!

DZRPT TV will be at Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2015 from October  28th to 31st. We will be taking pictures of the most unique and fashion forward street styles which will be featured on our Instagram page: @dzrptfashion. The picture with the most likes will win a goody bag filled with great stuff […]
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Trevor Noah has got a New Girlfriend & we’ve got the Scoop!

It’s looking like a pretty good year for South African comedian Trevor Noah who landed a huge gig as the host for the Daily Show a couple of weeks back. Now, according to US Weekly, he is in a hot new romance with 28-year-old model Jordyn Taylor. According to reports, the two of them met […]
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New Ooni of Ife speaks Out for the First Time

The Ooni-elect has spoken out. Yesterday, it was announced that Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will be crowned as the New Ooni of Ife. He was suddenly thrust into the international spotlight with all eyes on him. Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi’s selection has been trending online and made headline news due to his youthfulness and according […]
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