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- Photos: Fashola Pays Condolence Visit To Dora Akunyili's Family
- Chris Christie Gets His Groove On The Evolution of Dad Dancing With Jimmy Fallon
- Kefee's Last Video + Nigerian Community In Las Vegas Asks For Help To Return Her Body Home
- Woman Who Started the Petition to Comb Blue Ivy's Hair Says It Was All A Joke
- Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy - A Match Made in Tabloid Heaven?
- Tonto Dike The Actress or Poko Lee The Empress Of DB Records?
- Singer Kefee is Dead, Official Statement Denies Earlier Reports of Pregnancy and Pre-Eclampsia
- Sex Education For Married Women, Have You Read This?
- 25 Signs You May Need to Get Out Of That Dead-End Relationship
- Have You Seen a Baby Moving Inside The Womb Like This Before? Watch!
- RMD Replies Critics Of His Recent Weight Loss - 'I'm Not Sick, I Changed My Lifestyle'
- Jimmy Fallon Talks About Infertility Struggles and How They Found Success With Surrogate
- Short Film Review - Cold Harsh Reality Hits in Frost Bite
| Photos: Fashola Pays Condolence Visit To Dora Akunyili's Family Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:45 PM PDT  Governor Babatunde Fashola SAN of Lagos State, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Professor Dora Akunyili's family at their Maitama, Abuja residence on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He also took the opportunity to sign the condolence register. The body of Prof Akunyili is now back in Nigeria and the funeral will be taking place shortly.    |
| Chris Christie Gets His Groove On The Evolution of Dad Dancing With Jimmy Fallon Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:04 PM PDT  Chris Christie, US Governor of New Jersey was on Jimmy Fallon last night and the two dads show off their dance skills in this short history of typical dad dance floor moves. The "Evolution of Dancing" skit, is a regular on the Jimmy Fallon Show and this dad dancing one with Chris Christie is in honor of this weekend's Father's Day. Check out Michelle Obama dancing for Mother's Day here. All the classics are there: the "belt grabber," the "dance you do at a Springsteen concert", "Republican Convention." and, of course, the "I closed the Bridge" which had Chris Christie walking off the stage. You may have to be a follower of US politics to get that last one, LOL... Watch the video below... |
| Kefee's Last Video + Nigerian Community In Las Vegas Asks For Help To Return Her Body Home Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:26 PM PDT  I was really shocked and sad when I woke to the news that Kefee died. I hear some of you who are not happy about my earlier unverified reports and I apologize again. I will be doing more 'gutter press', it is only that way the 'publicists' etc will send me their statements. That said, I'll try to be sensitive. The following statement was made to the Nigerian community in Las Vegas, by the president, Mr Festus Ebonka. He announced the death of Kefee at the Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, after her heartbeat stopped naturally. And he is appealing to all Nigerians to help take her remains back home, and says her husband is devastated and not ready to speak yet. [Via Chi Chikelu of African Beats LV based in Las Vegas.] Also, a commenter on my report of Kefee's death shared a video of Kefee that had me tearing up at how fickle life can be. He also had the following correction and insight into the last days of Kefee in the US and before she went into the coma that led to her death. He wrote; So sad, this has got to be one of the saddest moments in my life. There should be some corrections though. She was on a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, but she collapsed and was taken to a hospital in Las Vegas. She died in Vegas and I didn't really believe those pregnancy rumors. She's been in a coma in last month. How do I know? I was with her the day before she collapsed. She had been in Los Angeles already. She performed at Gospel Faith Mission House of Testimony on Sunday. |
| Woman Who Started the Petition to Comb Blue Ivy's Hair Says It Was All A Joke Posted: 13 Jun 2014 11:22 AM PDT  This is the picture of Blue Ivy's hair that got Jasmine Toliver starting a change.org petition to have the hair combed. Now she says via her FB page that it was all a joke. Really? SMH... My joke took off anything I guess with "sign a petition" is funny if I would've said "sign a petition to save Lebron James hairline" that would've took off too! It's a clever joke.! Nobody came up with before. These blogs and websites are doing the most. The above was posted June 11 but was not picked up by any media sources, while the petition continues to garner signatures, and commentators slam her for misusing Change.org. Jasmine Nubia, which is the name she goes by on Facebook, made the following comment today. I'm just so over with society! Obviously the petition was a joke! It just goes to show you how dumb people really are to believe I would really deep down in my heart start a petition to comb her hair and be DEAD SERIOUS! Your suppose to laugh at stuff like that. Shake your head and keep strolling. |
| Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy - A Match Made in Tabloid Heaven? Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:25 AM PDT  Jennifer Lopez is reported to be dating Maksim Chmerkovskiy, one of the professional dancers on Dancing With The Stars TV Show. I watched the Entertainment Tonight evening show yesterday and I was just laughing my head off at how the anchors presented this news as the "match made in tabloid heaven". Why? Because there is no shred of evidence to support this so-called relationship except the say-so of some online tabloids and bloggers. Supposedly the two got to know each other after they performed together at the 2013 American Music Awards last November, and that friendship has now grown into love. Also, when asked what woman he would like to have one casual, non-televised dance with, Maksim said he would dance with J.Lo. And let's not forget that Maksim has dated quite a number of famous women including supermodel Kate Upton. Finally, J Lo's last boyfriend, Casper Smart, is a dancer, and so it makes sense for her to move on to another dancer. Really? LOL... But seriously, they do look good together, and it may just turn out to be true... |
| Tonto Dike The Actress or Poko Lee The Empress Of DB Records? Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:34 PM PDT  Tonto Dike is a well known actress and has now began to make her mark in the Nigerian music industry. The actress been part of the production of many Nollywood films though her appearance in movies seems to have dwindled in the past year as her music career took off. Only a few days ago, Tonto celebrated her birthday, and was then announced by DBanj, head of DB Records, as the Duchess of that label. Tonto Dike is very active on social media where she often refers to herself as POKO and it seems that is the name she prefers for her music. The actress cum singer who has released three singles and performed them live on stage on a couple of occassions is to be known now as POKO LEE as one of the LEE Family. All members of D'banj's record label, DB Records are to take the Lee last name for their stage names. At this point, I can't help asking, which do you prefer? Tonto the actress, or Poko Lee the singer?        She definitely is looking amazing in these latest pictures from her birthday photoshoot. So while there is some confusion for me on whether Tonto Dike will continue her acting or focus solely on her music, I can only congratulate her on making a go of both her acting and performing talents. PS - What's with the Chinese name and characters for the LEE family? Is Dbanj aiming to break their music into China? |
| Singer Kefee is Dead, Official Statement Denies Earlier Reports of Pregnancy and Pre-Eclampsia Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:31 AM PDT  Kefee Obareki Don Momoh has died at the Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas where she was taken to after she collapsed on a long-haul flight and went into coma. She never came out of the coma contrary to earlier reports. And she also was not pregnant or suffered pre-eclampsia. Kefee was a gospel singer, known best for her singles Branamah and Kokoroko. She was said to be in her mid 30s, she had recently released a song, and was working on an album. She and her husband had spent the last few months in the US pursuing courses in video production and directing to aid them in their business. May her soul rest in peace. And may her husband especially, and the rest of her family be comforted. Her manager confirmed her passing in a statement and Kefee's husband also spoke to a radio OAP who announced it on air. Below is the official statement from Kefee's UK publicist for the family. On behalf of the family….It is with a great sadness but grateful hearts that we announce the passing to glory due to lungs failure this morning of our God's mouth piece, chorus leader, daughter, wife, sister, friend Kefee Branama Queen … May her beautiful, gentle and precious soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!! RML apologizes to all concerned for earlier news about Kefee's pre-eclampsia or waking from coma. They were from a newspaper and sources we thought were reliable. |
| Sex Education For Married Women, Have You Read This? Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:42 AM PDT  The text from the picture above is suppossedly an extract from a sex education school textbook for girls, printed in the 50s or 60's to help women to enjoy sex with their husband and keep their home. However, according to those that know better, the extract is a fabrication. It didn't surface until long after the text began circulating by email and is "clearly a mock-up". It is just possible that it dates from the 50s - presumably as a satire on contemporary images of the ideal housewife. On balance it's likely to be far more recent, however. It is said to have been circulating in faxed form since the 1980s. Read the text in full below, and laugh. Or maybe not. In this day and age, some people still think this is how sex in marriage should be. Do you agree? Once he has had a chance to have his evening meal clear the dishes and wash up promptly. If your husband should offer to help decline his offer as he may feel obliged to repeat this offer and after a long working day he does not need the extra work. |
| 25 Signs You May Need to Get Out Of That Dead-End Relationship Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:43 AM PDT  Being in a dead end relationship isn't always your fault. When you love, or have loved, someone, it can be incredibly difficult to accept that maybe it's not what's right for you or what you want anymore. However, what is your fault is when you do know and do nothing about it. That's just messed up. So for all you women out there who have a feeling it's going nowhere and need some proof to hit it home, take a look at these 25 signs your relationship is on a one way street to nowhere. 1. He never remembers anything about you You've told him a million times you wear contact lense or what your parents' names are, and he NEVER remembers. He should have enough respect and genuine interest for you to remember simple details about your life. These kind of things matter. If he isn't interested enough to remember now, maybe it's time you forgot him. 2. Future? What future. If your idea of planning for the future together is deciding whether to defrost chicken or beef for tomorrow's meal, girl, forecast is looking frosty. 3. You haven't been introduced to his friend group We get the 'bros before hoes' BS but if he's always going to meet them and doesn't ever introduce you, it's beyond not OK. He should want to show you off to his frends as soon as possible (you ARE amazing after all) so if he hasn't, we'd say that's a massive red warning sign. 4. You always make the effort This is possibly the most FRUSTRATING thing ever. If you're always the one making plans and he can never be bothered, ditch him. It's not worth it. A guy who's invested in the relationship will make the effort and not just rely on you to do all the work, all the damn time. Do you want to have to drag him into the relationship kicking and screaming? Thought not. 5. There's ZERO affection in public If he recoils from your kiss like you have a permanent gaping cold sore every time you go outside, what's his problem? Don't take the 'I'm just not a PDA kind of guy' excuse. If he isn't proud to let others know you're his girlfriend, he shouldn't have one. 6. You argue more than you laugh This one's so obviously a bad thing we don't even need to explain it... 7. You spend most time in front of the TV or X-box If you spend most of your time watching TV trying to zone out the fact that you have nothing to talk about/ANYTHING in common, you might want to stop and escape while you still can. What on earth are you doing rotting on that sofa when there are people on your phone that you could be 'matching'. 8. You don't actually talk anymore If you've got to the point where a conversation is just awkward chit chat then it's obviously not good. Similarly, if you do talk but just talk AT each other to hide the fact that you're bored by every word he's saying - that's not good either. We're going out on a limb here but actually liking your partner is important for the long run. 9. There's no drop in If every time you text a cute emoticon or spout ridiculous (but charming and hilarious) stuff to him, and all you get is radio silence, that's not good enough. You should be able to make contact with him during the day without feeling like an awkward tween or like you're his no.1 stalker. A quick 'how's your day?' goes a long way. You should both have a genuine interest in what's happening in each other's lives and want to have contact - no matter how trivial. 10 That cute thing he used to do = most annoying thing ever You know how much you used to love his laugh? Or thought the fact he always farts after he's had curry was adorbs? Now he's just loud and gross. If everything you used to love about him has now turned into tiny, knife-like annoyances that make you want to jump across the table and strangle him, metaphorically of course...Well, there's no going back from there. 11. Your life goals aren't the same Considering, you know, you're together and everything, you should probably have some kind of similar outlook on what you want your lives to be like in five years. If he wants to have kids, house, the whole schbang and you want to be waist-high in turquoise water over in the Caribbean, things probably aren't going anywhere. 12. The sex is meh Sex goes through ups and downs in every relationship, but if you're in your pajamas more than he's in you, things have got to change. Passion and excitement are a big part of a relationship and even if you're not doing it all the time, that passion still shouldn't completely go - otherwise you're little more than just friends. 13. Your relationship is family free Nothing says permanent relationship more than meeting the parents. If you haven't introduced him to your parents and neither has he, you might want to think about why that is. Who are the people who will tell you straight? Your flesh and blood. If you're afraid of what they might say about your man, maybe you've answered your own doubts right there. 14. You don't think of him when you're not together We're not saying your every waking thought should be of your partner, but generally thinking about him is normal during your day to day. If he doesn't jump into your head even once throughout the day, maybe you're just not that concerned about him any more. Which leads into our next sign... 15. You're starting to find EVERYONE else attractive You know that bald guy who lives next door? You're starting to think there's something cute about him, right? No. Stop. He's not hot, you're just horny and repressed. If you think that everyone, and we mean everyone, is an option then chances are the flame with your partner has burnt out. 16. Arguments turn nasty Like reaaaally nasty. If you guys keep bringing up things from the past or arguments escalate quickly into areas that should remain totally off limits, you might want to ask yourself what good this relationship is doing for you? If you don't have an answer, at least you have an escape option. 17. You've never gone away together Being able to tolerate each other 24/7 for a week is about the only way to test if you're going to last. Vacations = make or break. If you haven't even tried it after 6 months, you're already broken. 18. You start to think it's just convenient If you have that doubt but wash it away with thoughts of his 'nice house,' the time 'you've invested,'or the fact that you could have an 'OK life together' - just do yourself a favor and listen to your gut. If your friend said the same to you about her relationship, you'd tell her to get some balls and leave. Truth hurts. 19. Lack of respect He belittles you in front of your friends? Absolute. No. No. If your guy doesn't respect you, it's over. Point blank. You want someone who says he admires you, that he's a better person for you - not that you're useless. You want a man, not some insecure boy. 20. You're constantly waiting for him to change Growing and maturing together is part and parcel of a healthy, strong relationship - you're not going to be the same people you are now at 40. But wanting to change the way he dresses, his humor, his attitude - stop. Trying to mold someone into something he's not is a sign he's not right for you. Just cut the cord and find the person you're looking for. 21. You over-sacrifice & he does NOTHING Relationships are all about balance, and if you're tripping over yourself to please him and he doesn't reciprocate, all you're setting yourself up for is a massive fall. Right on that pretty face. 22. You cringe at the thought of him in public Does he make awkward jokes and NO ONE laughs? Fart in front of your friends? Hell, even if he doesn't do those things but still makes you squirm at important occasions, there might be something else to it. 23. You can't imagine him as your other half If you can't imagine spending the rest of your life together, then frankly, what the hell are you doing? Quit wasting your time just because you don't want to be alone. You could be missing out on finding someone you do want to spend that time with. 24. He never gets annoyed when you cancel If it seems like he's relieved when you can't spend time together, well that's just plain insulting. 25. He doesn't care enough to get jealous We're not saying that he has to go all crazy on yo' ass, but if a guy is flirting with you and your man's reaction is just 'meh' it's time to leave. If he doesn't care enough to bat an eyelid when his girl is getting hit on right in front of him, you can bet he's not in it for the long run. Feeling too familiar? Don't agree? Let's hear it in the comments. Source __________ Read More relationship posts; Love Languages: What is Yours? - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2010/02/languages-of-love-what-is-yours.html How to have lasting online romance - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/11/how-to-have-lasting-online-romance.html Safety tips for online dating - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/08/safety-tips-online-dating-social-networking.html Arranged Marriage versus personal choice - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/11/arranged-marriage-versus-personal-choice.html Can Online dating become lasting love? - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2010/07/can-online-love-become-lasting-love.html How to Express love to your wife - http://www.mynewhitmanwrites. 9 Ways to know when you're in Love - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/11/9-ways-to-know-when-youre-in-love.html How to Find out Reason for relationship breakup - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2013/03/wanting-to-know-reason-for-break-up.html Steps to a successful relationship - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2010/10/steps-to-successful-relationship.html How to deal with unrequited love or the friend zone - http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2012/12/unrequited-love-lets-call-it-friend-zone.html |
| Have You Seen a Baby Moving Inside The Womb Like This Before? Watch! Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:09 AM PDT  A close up shot of the belly of a 37 weeks old pregnant woman shows the unborn baby moving around in the womb, pushing so hard that the outline of its head, behind and legs are visible on the mother's stomach. Have you seen such an amazing sight before? I've heard that babies kick in the womb, and I always thought that was something only the mother felt, or if you put your hand up close, I never realized you could actually see it outside the tummy! - The day before my son was born 30 years ago, he turned completely over from a breach position, it took him all day to finish. We watched him roll around and could see different parts as they passed under the skin. I so wish we had a video camera back then. My water broke the next morning and the doctor admitted me immediately because he had me scheduled for a C-section in three days. When I told him that the baby turned over he didn't believe me till he took an ex-ray. My son weighed 9 pounds and was delivered 4 hours later without incident! God is amazing! - My breach baby never turned ... but you could see him trying. He kicked his way out. Knew it was time to call the doctor when he broke through and his leg popped out. He was born breach, naturally a few hours later at the hospital. - My son was very active like this...he moved all the time. I could feel him stretch and you would be able to see his feet and arms . I loved being pregnant! - My baby girl, Nina, 3 of 3, started putting her little foot out to be tickled every night when we went to bed, and I would tickle her til the day she was born. I have pictures of her sticking her foot up to me to be tickled all thru her babyhood :D I wish I could send you one. I still tell her about that (she's 7 now) and tickle her left foot for her sometimes. - One of my child weighed 11+ lbs. It was like a cat trying to get out of a paper bag! - My one daughter would stretch out her leg and you could see her foot. I would have to rub it so she would put it back. My youngest would move around like in the video, especially when the doctor would do a sonogram - During my first pregnancy, my (now ex) husband "fell" out of bed. He was irate because he thought that I had kicked him out of bed. When he looked down at my belly and saw the foot and leg from our yet-to-be-born son sticking out of the side of it, he realized that I was not the guilty party. I laughed -- a LOT! - When i was nine months along with my twins, friends or ours used to say can we come over and watch the babies move around? together they weighed 14.5 pounds not much moving room but it was amazing even to me to watch my uterus expand and contract with their moving - Maybe a girl as my tummy looked like an alien was coming out she moved so much have it on video too exactly 1 month before she was born. Incredible feeling! - My son did this all the time. It felt like he was doing laps in there. lol Sometimes I'd look down and see a foot or even his little butt. :D Via SFGlobe |
| RMD Replies Critics Of His Recent Weight Loss - 'I'm Not Sick, I Changed My Lifestyle' Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:43 AM PDT  When actor Richard Mofe Damijo or RMD as he's popularly known, was spotted at the AMAA's last month, above were some of the pictures that emerged, and many online commentators said he was looking not like his usual robust self. Everyone acknowledged that RMD had lost some weight, some said a lot of weight, and many asked if it was all from healthy living, a bad camera angle or something more troubling, like illhealth, or cancer. The Nollywood actor and politician has now responded to the rumors. Speaking with the Weekend Groove, the actor who anchored the Night of Tributes for Amaka Igwe at the Haven in Ikeja on Monday said:
Below are some pictures of RMD from Amaka Igwe's Service of Songs    |
| Jimmy Fallon Talks About Infertility Struggles and How They Found Success With Surrogate Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:04 AM PDT  Jimmy Fallon's popularity has skyrocketed since he took over on The Tonight Show, but his proudest accomplishment is becoming a father. In a new interview the 39-year-old discusses the five year struggle it took he and his wife to get their daughter. On the cover of the current issue of People Magazine, Jimmy poses with his 11-month-old daughter, Winnie Rose, and they both wear matching grey suits and polka dot ties. Inside the magazine, Jimmy Fallon discusses in detail how he and wife Nancy Fallon, 47, tried to have a baby by undergoing five years of fertility treatments, some which were initially successful but then failed. Finally, the couple found success with a surrogate:  'We'd been trying to have a baby for a long time. It wasn't easy. We had a surrogate for this one, but it didn't feel real until probably after the five-month mark.' And through that experience the talk show host has gained an appreciation for parenthood: 'It's a blessing. If you can have a baby, that's so cool. If you can't, it's a lot of work.' 'Finally when you get to hold the baby, it's just surreal and emotional, and you want to protect her. And it's this person you immediately fall in love with.' And his favourite thing is to just play dad to little Winnie: 'I just want to hang out with my daughter. Little girls are the perfect things. You can get the cutest outfits for them... My daughter makes everything so much better.' Read more: DailyMail |
| Short Film Review - Cold Harsh Reality Hits in Frost Bite Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:03 AM PDT  Frost Bite is a short film that tells the simple story of the thrills of romance, and how that can get interrupted by the realities of life after a while. The debut entry from the Ndani Shorts stable stars Folu Ogunkeye and was premiered online on May 21. Ndani Shorts is a series of short films Ndani TV will be putting out quarterly. The idea behind Ndani Shorts is to inspire, motivate and show the reality of life in contemporary Africa and this will all be seen in the series of short films that will be put out. Watch Frost Bite below and share your thoughts. All I ask is, does reality have to be so cold? |
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