ANOTHER NIGERIAN WRITER WINS CAINE PRIZE

A year after an Ibadan-based writer, Rotimi Makinde clinched the prestigious Caine writing prize for his story; Bombay's Republic – a book about Nigerian soldiers who fought in the Burma campaign during World War II, another Nigerian writer, Tope Folarin has also picked up the gong.

The US-based writer received $15,000 for his story titled Miracle -which revolves around an evangelical Nigerian church in Texas.

PHOTOS: FACES AT ACTRESS TOYIN AIMAKHU'S WEDDING

Popular actress Toyin Aimakhu and her husband, Niyi Johnson had their court wedding yesterday, July 8, 2013 at the Ikoyi registry, Lagos.

Prominent stars who stormed the reception venue (Lekki) to rejoice with the pregnant entrepreneur and her actor husband include Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Doris Simeon, Fathia Balogun, Iyabo Ojo, Henrietta Kosoko, Yomi Fabiyi, Yomi Gold, Binta Ayo Mogaji to mention a few.

Congrats to her.

MEET MISS NIGERIA 2013

A 22 year-old law graduate, Ezinne Akudo has edged out 20 other contestants to

emerge the 2013 Miss Nigeria.

The competition was held recently at Intercontinental hotel, Lagos, the Abia State university graduate won for herself a brand new car, a trip to California and N3million.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: DESMOND ELLIOT GOES BALD

I nearly screamed when I saw this picture. And the first question was, It's not a bad idea to change one's look but why baldness? So, relax, it's a scene from a movie the actor cum producer featured in.
He shouldn't attempt this again o.lol
Photocredit: Yabaleftonline



ANOTHER WORLD RECORD FOR NIGERIA.

Yes! We did it. I remember writing about the preparation last year. Nigeria has successfully created another space in the Guinness Book of Records, in tooth brushing.

Yesterday, 3,000 pupils across 600 public schools in Lagos brushed their teeth simultaneously in one minute in 326 locations in the state, they surpassed India's 177, 003 record created in 2007.

Go Naija!

PHOTOS: FUNKE AKINDELE THE VILLAGE CHAMPION

The kind of roles Funke Akindele Oloyede takes up lately tho'. The other time, she was trying to shoot and box Osoufia, this time around, she's a palm wine tapper. Going by these pictures, some people are definitely in for a great deal of trouble in the village.

The Vita foam ambassador is playing the role of village girl in a new movie called Village Champion. These are some of the location pictures.

ICE PRINCE TO LAUNCH FOUNDATION FOR ORPHANS

Chocolate city rapper and 2013 BET Best Africa Act award recipient, Ice Prince has revealed his plans to launch his Zamani foundation for orphans in Nigeria.

The Jos-born artiste who lost his father 11 years ago and his mother last year May said this during the premiere of his 'VIP' video on June 20 at Protea Hotel, Ikoyi.

Source: NET

BOLD, BEAUTIFUL&INTELLIGENT? AUDITION FOR THE 2013 AM BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL MODEL CONTEST/ FASHION ART & MUSIC SHOW

Organizers of the Am Black and Beautiful model contest/ fashion art and music show are set to give unsung, upcoming acts in the field of modelling, fashion, art and music opportunity to showcase their talents to the world and become a known brand.

Themed, "Inspired by creativity and a billion reasons to believe in Africa", the event aims is to intensify and awaken the essence and pride in every African. It also serves as a clarion call to liberation, a mirror that declares every African man and woman beautiful, and every potential unique.

Thus the event is open to Models, Fashion Designers, artistes, brands, sponsors and media partners etc within and outside Nigeria.

AUDITION

Are you beautiful, bold, African, confident, outspoken, sexy, tendy, secure, chic, stylish, elegant, smart and talented. Are you an aspiring model between 16 -30 yrs old, 5'5 and above? Then this might just be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This competition will turn you into a high fashion/Commercial brand and a Super Diva you have always dreamt of becoming….Lots of Prizes, Gifts, awards and Contracts await you.

LAGOS AUDITION

DATE: 13th July, 2013

TIME: 10:00am prompt

VENUE: Club Dejavu, 37 Lawani St, Off Unilag Rd, Akoka, Yaba.

FORM: N5,000

DESIGNERS: N20,000

AM BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL Inc.(ABAB), is a Pan African organization that aims to promote, foster, and celebrate the growth and diversity of contemporary African culture and heritage through creative performances and innovations, created and inspired within Africa, and with the commitment to uplift and revitalize Nigerian Entertainment, Art, Fashion and Modeling industry.

For More info, contact

Tessy Abab

Director/CEO

AM BLACK&BEAUTIFUL INC/

ABAB MODELz

+2348083222422, +2348154446544

@ababng

[email protected]

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