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Handsome Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel has just released his 2012 calendar containing his unreleased pictures. Named The Platinum Collection, 20% of the proceeds from the sale of the calendar, will be donated to charity. How nice!!!
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| Andre receiving his plaque from his dad |
Ghana and Marseille winger, Andre Dede Ayew has been adjudged BBC’s African Footballer of the year 2011 beating Yaya Toure, Gervinho, Samuel Eto’O and Seydou Keita.
The 21-year-old was voted by African football fans based on his skill, technical ability, team work, consistency and fairplay.
“I’m honoured and surprised to receive this prestigious award, especially considering the great players who have won it in the past,” said Ayew.
Dede” becomes the fifth Ghanaian to win after his father, Sammy Kuffour (2001), Michael Essien (2006) and last year’s winner Asamoah Gyan.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2010 – Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland & Ghana)
2009 – Didier Drogba
2010 – Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland & Ghana)
2009 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea & Ivory Coast)
2008 – Mohamed Aboutrika (Al Ahly & Egypt)
2007 – Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal & Togo)
2006 – Michael Essien (Chelsea & Ghana)
2005 – Mohamed Barakat (Al Ahly & Egypt)
2004 – Jay Jay Okocha (Bolton & Nigeria)
2003 – Jay Jay Okocha (Bolton & Nigeria)
2002 – El Hadji Diouf (Liverpool & Senegal)
2001 – Sammy Kuffour (Bayern Munich & Ghana)
2000 – Patrick Mboma (Parma & Cameroon)
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| Tonto Dikeh laying wreathe |
Beautiful Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike paid a visit to Atan cemetary where late rapper Olanipekun Olaitan also known as Dagrin was buried.
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| Lionel Messi |
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| Barca team |
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| Captain Puyol lifts up the trophy |
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| players throwing pep Gaurdiola in the air |
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| Fabregas, Pique and Puyol |
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| Fabregas and Iniesta |
Okies! This is like an intro, so happy to write about this, as a huge and consistent barca fan, I’m glad this went to my best club and of course this didn’t come easy, the team worked their butts out to achieve another feat.
Barcelona Football Club has been crowned Club World Cup champions after their 4-0 victory over Santos on 18th december, 2011.
Ballon D’Or winner and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, launched the scoring spree for the Catalans, before Xavi and Cesc Fabregas added their names to the score sheet.
For his epic and spectacular performance in the match, the quiet Argentine was also awarded the best player for the Club World Cup 2011.
Lanky and handsome Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola, together with some of the footballers dedicated the victory to David Villa who was unavoidably absent owing to an injury and also to Ibrahim Afellay.
In his words, Pep said, “We played a great game of football and people were happy to have seen it. Its great that we won it two times in three years. Winning 13 of 16 times is a huge thing, thanks to the mentality of the players. People will remember that this club won 2 club world clubs, they deserve it. ”
Josep Guardiola’s side lifted their second Club World Cup title, after the 2009 triumph over Argentine side Estudiantes. They also secured a quintuple for 2011, adding the trophy to Champions League, La Liga, European Super Cup and Supercopa triumphs over the course of the year.
Source: FCBlive
For making a private matter public and disrespecting the institution of marriage, the National League of Junior Cotillons have awarded television personality and international model, Kim Kardashian as the “Most Ill-Mannered Person of 2011.”
Kim whose lavish marriage to Kris Humphries’ lasted for 72-day marriage earned her the title.
Kate Middleton, for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight was honoured with the Best-Mannered Person of 2011 award, 17 year-old Justin Bieber took the second place for consistently showing courtesy to fans.
National Director, National League of Junior Cottilons, (NLJC) Elizabeth Anne Winters said that the annual selections are based on the demonstration of dignity, honor, and respect by celebrities.
WIÑNERS’ LIST
1) Kate Middleton – for the poise and dignity with which she conducts herself in the public spotlight.
2) Justin Bieber – for consistently showing courtesy to his fans.
3) Paula Abdul – for her encouragement to aspiring entertainers.
4) Aaron Rodgers – for being a positive example for young athletes.
5) Taylor Swift – for inspiring young people with her music and her manners.
6) George Stephanopoulos – for extending warmth and kindness to “Good Morning America” guests.
7) Jackie Evancho – for demonstrating humility and politeness as a young performer.
8) Erin Burnett – for the respect she shows others as a network host.
9) Emma Watson – for the kindness extended to her Harry Potter fans.
10) Tim Tebow – for displaying good sportsmanship on and off the field.
Source: Celebrity Gossip
Alex Oriesi has been adjudged the winner of the Beth Africa’s Martini Male Model Search. Interestingly the handsome dude was also a contestant in the Mr Nigeria contest.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 DRAW
This is the list of the champions league last 16 clubs, lets keep our fingers crossed and see who overcomes who? but the pairings don’t really look bread and butter?
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The Christmas season is one if not the most beautiful festive period on planet earth. To add beauty and appeal to the outstanding season, Publisher, Ovation international magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, in his usual custom of putting up a glamorous christmas carol concert, this year selected 17 of Nigeria’s amazing musicians to churn out an awesome theme song for the 2011 edition of the Ovation red carol.
Produced by ace musician cum music producer OJB Jezreel, the 17 stars include Yemi Alade, Waje, Ice prince, Eva, Sir Shina Peters, Wizkid, YQ, Segun Obe, Chidinma, IBK, Jaywon, Malaika, Shayne, Ugly, Karate kid, Dipp, Kefee.
The song is a classic, the blend fantastic. The chorus, “Near or far, no matter where you are, love is in the air, Ovation Red Carol is here” reverberates.
Download here. http://youtu.be/VJmu2JRa__w
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| Mercy Johnson-Okojie |
Kogi-state born sexy Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie charmed the cover of Wow magazine (december issue) with her curves, poise, look and all. Totally amazing! She looks divine in both dresses. Nice one MJ.
The Ikeja City Mall launched by Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola threw its doors open to customers/shoppers on December 14.
The mall space accommodates about 100 shops including Shoprite, KFC, Mr. Price, Twice as Nice, Nike, Time-Keeper, Aldo and many more
It also incorporates informal meeting places, a food hall and a five-screen Silverbird cinema.
Photo courtesy of Lagoscityphotos.blogspot