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- DJ Xclusive meets Nicole Scherzinger, Talks to DJ Abrantee on Capital Xtra London | Photos & Video
- Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child? Comedian Wale Gates shares his Parent-Child Violence Experience via Twitter
- #BringBackOurGirls – Day 86: Oby Ezekwesili says Reports that 30 More Chibok Girls Escaped is False
- Gunmen Attack UNILAG, Final Year Undergrad Shot
- The Germany vs Brazil Match is the Most Discussed Single Sports Game in Twitter History
- Rita Ora Channels Marilyn Monroe for Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2014 Ad Campaign
- It’s the Syndik8 Boys! Listen to Blink Feat. Lynxxx – On Code
- Pamela Anderson Files for Divorce from Hubby…for the Second Time
- Building Minds One Word at A Time! Attend the 2nd Hanatu Victor Ochei Spelling Bee in Delta
- They’re Called the Dancing Divas! CEO Dancers on D’banj’s Positive Energy & Personal Styles for Zen
- More DJ Cuppy Music! Nigeria’s Tourism Ambassador to Release “House of Cuppy” Compilation
- Must See! Fashion Protégé Winner Omon of Belois Couture debuts “Átómu” Collection
- Ask Dr. Craig!: Fibroadenoma Or Breast Cancer?
- Women should Support Women! GEED holds 2nd Conference on Women in Government & Politics
- Smart Money with Arese: The Debt Conundrum
- Get a FREE Taxi Ride with Easy Taxi’s 3 for 2 Promotion!
- Mo’Cheddah premieres “My Time” Music Video
- Keshi Reportedly Requests for N10Million a Month in New Contract
- Viral Video of 2-Year-Old Amputee Walking for the First Time Will Melt You | Watch
- BN Pick Your Fave: Genevieve Nnaji, La La Anthony & Patricia Clarkson in Dolce & Gabbana
| DJ Xclusive meets Nicole Scherzinger, Talks to DJ Abrantee on Capital Xtra London | Photos & Video Posted: 09 Jul 2014 04:44 AM PDT
He opened up about his first concert with Wizkid, his upcoming album, and gave an exclusive on his international collaborations. DJ Xclusive kicked off his promotional world tour in the UK. He was hosted by DJ Edu, with other international artistes including Nicole Scherzinger, rapper Kid Ink and DJ Mustard.  DJ Xclusive & DJ Edu  DJ Xclusive & Kid Ink  DJ Xclusive & DJ Mustard  DJ Xclusive On Capital Xtra with DJ Abrantee Watch the interview |
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We often pride ourselves with this thing called ‘African Culture’. However, we find that it is often used as both a sword and a shield for a lot of unsavoury acts. Domestic violence and child abuse are some of the things that are masked beneath the veil of ‘African Culture’. We share our experiences of how we dare not try some things with our parents, or else, we’d be beaten black and blue. Even when you listen to African American stand up comedians, you hear them talk about how parents ‘whoop the black out of you’. This morning, Nigerian comedian, Wale Gates shared his personal experience on Twitter. There are a lot of questions raised. One of them is the quote that says ‘Spare the rod, spoil the child’. However, how does one find the balance between not sparing the rod and domestic violence? Is any and every kind of beating justifiable? Do you think parents who employ this mode foster more fear than respect in their children? Or do you believe that the end justifies the means, thus if a child turns out okay then the parents deserve a pat on the back for whatever method they used. Please read the tweets below and share your thoughts. One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Twenty-One Twenty-Two Twenty-Three Twenty-Four Twenty-Five Twenty-Six Twenty-Seven Twenty-Eight Twenty-Nine This was an interesting response from one of his followers. It makes one think about the position of parents on their methods of upbringing. |
| #BringBackOurGirls – Day 86: Oby Ezekwesili says Reports that 30 More Chibok Girls Escaped is False Posted: 09 Jul 2014 04:03 AM PDT
Cable NG reported on Wednesday that a source revealed the news of the girls escaping with the help of hunters. Today, the former Minister of Education, and activist, stated via her official Twitter page that the news is false. She got in touch with the Chibok community and they told her it is no true. |
| Gunmen Attack UNILAG, Final Year Undergrad Shot Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:35 AM PDT
Punch Newspapers reports that some yet to be identified gunmen on Monday invaded the King Jaja Hall area of the institution and shot at students. The men are rumoured to be cultists and the reason for attack is yet to be known. An eyewitness revealed to the publication that Sapara was shot by the side of his head and his face was covered in blood. Sapara was immediately rushed to LUTH – Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, where he is now in stable condition.Students who were sitting for their exams, ran in different directions after they heard the gunshot. “The events surrounding the incident are still shrouded in mystery and by the time we conclude our investigation, the university authorities will take the necessary and appropriate action. Our security operatives are working very hard to unravel the mystery and whoever is responsible will be held to account.” he said. Olukayode also hinted that the attack could have been by cultists. Students have since resumed activities and are writing their exams. |
| The Germany vs Brazil Match is the Most Discussed Single Sports Game in Twitter History Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:10 AM PDT
Twitter sent out a tweet today that the match between Germany and Brazil is the most discussed single sports game in all of Twitter history with over 35.6 million tweets. |
| Rita Ora Channels Marilyn Monroe for Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2014 Ad Campaign Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:09 AM PDT
First Rimmel London, then DKNY, and later Adidas; Rita Ora is taking brands by storm as she poses for her latest gig – the Fall/Winter 2014 Ad Campaign for Roberto Cavalli. Looking glam and pulling her best Marilyn Monroe impression, Rita wears a detailed & structured blue turtle neck dress from the designer as she is draped on a couch with nude makeup. The photo was shot by Francesco Carrozzini in New York. |
| It’s the Syndik8 Boys! Listen to Blink Feat. Lynxxx – On Code Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:50 AM PDT
Fresh from the Syndik8 stable! “Oya Twerk” rapper Blink is back with a new single titled “On Code“. He teams up with Lynxxx on this self-produced track. This is a fun joint with witty and humorous bars from both of them. Enjoy! Listen to Blink Feat. Lynxxx – On Code |
| Pamela Anderson Files for Divorce from Hubby…for the Second Time Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:46 AM PDT
Although the song was catchy, we all know you never say never. Pamela Anderson and her ex-hubby Rick Salomon made a lot of people believe in love all over again , when they got back together and tied the knot (again) in an intimate ceremony in January. Their first marriage was in 2007, but they later got it annulled. It was all good but after 6 months, the Baywatch actress, 47, filed for divorce on July 3rd, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending her marriage. Her representative revealed that Pamela and her family ask for privacy at this time. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Donald Bowers |
| Building Minds One Word at A Time! Attend the 2nd Hanatu Victor Ochei Spelling Bee in Delta Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:40 AM PDT
The Hanatu Victor Spelling Bee is inviting you to join in the fun as they hold the finals for their 2nd edition! The televised educational reality contest aims to help students improve their spelling skills, develop poise and public speaking skills. It also aids in the expansion of their vocabulary, pronunciation and accurate word usage. Formerly known as the Hanatu Victor Ochei Delta Spelling Bee, the competition is the brainchild of Hanatu Victor Ochei who seeks to use this as a medium of infusing stimulus into the extracurricular activities of junior secondary school students in both public and private schools. It challenges them to greater feats of academic excellence in the use of the English Language. The preliminaries for the 2nd edition already took place in February and March 2014 with winners emerging from the 25 Local Government Areas; moving them to contest at the senatorial districts. Now these contestants will be spelling their way to the finals taking place this Thursday in Delta State and you get to attend. Date: Thursday 10th July 2014 _________________________________________________________________________________ |
| They’re Called the Dancing Divas! CEO Dancers on D’banj’s Positive Energy & Personal Styles for Zen Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:38 AM PDT
Cool, confident, have worked with the biggest names home and abroad and have dance moves that would make your jaw drop. The CEO Dancers are a dancing trio to reckon with. Made up of Ezinne Asinugo, Soliat Bada and Nqobilé Ntshangase, these dancers have been featured in music videos for artists such as D’banj, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Alexandra Burke, Lil’ Kim and more; and show no signs of slowing down. For an interview with Arinze Nwokolo (Editor of online magazine Zen), the dancers share what it’s like working with D’banj, their individual styles, thoughts on African fashion, items they can’t live without, tips for aspiring dancers and more. Read Excerpts below; On working with D’banj It makes the job much more enjoyable and we are always pushed to give our best. On their individual styles
Soliat: I tend to lean towards the more classic styles with a slight edge. Clean lines and simple silhouette best describe my style
Ezinne: Zara would absolutely be my favourite store to shop in and Victoria Beckham is my style inspiration as I believe she embodies great style and class.
On their thoughts on African fashion On items they can’t live without Advice for aspiring dancers
To read the rest of the interview, visit www.zenmagazineafrica.com |
| More DJ Cuppy Music! Nigeria’s Tourism Ambassador to Release “House of Cuppy” Compilation Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:26 AM PDT
Following the release of her debut single “I Love My Country“, as well as her electrifying “Forever Summer” and “Cuppy Love” mixtapes last year, the fast rising DJ and producer is back at it again. DJ Cuppy is set to release a new compilation featuring a few of Nigeria’s top music acts. It is titled “House of Cuppy” and will be released on Friday 25th July 2014. Cuppy has had an extremely exciting first half of the year, she was featured in Tatler UK Magazine as “One to Watch in 2014″, scored major DJ gigs including the MTV Africa Music Awards in South Africa, the Financial Times Luxury Summit in Mexico and being a supporting for Mary J Blige. Plus who can forget, she is Nigeria’s Tourism Ambassador.
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| Must See! Fashion Protégé Winner Omon of Belois Couture debuts “Átómu” Collection Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:00 AM PDT
Huge congratulations to Oisetohanmen “Omon” Isinugben – the first winner of the Multichoice Nigeria presents the Fashion Protege! The emerging fashion star who is the Creative Director of Abuja-based fashion label Belois Couture is indeed one to watch! Not only did she win the first season of Africa’s leading fashion TV reality show, she has backed it up with a great post-win collection. And yes, we have got it all here on BN Style! Belois Couture which launched in 2012 celebrates the modern woman who embraces excellence in every aspect of her life including her fashion choices. Gathering inspiration from the 70s and 80s, the label offers elegant, original, youthful yet timeless pieces. The new collection has been christened “Átómu“. “Átómu” is an Ishan word which translates as ‘growth/beginning’, the designer has described the collection as a representation of her “exponential growth” during the show. She goes on to explain -
Check out the collection below.
Belois Couture Credits |
| Ask Dr. Craig!: Fibroadenoma Or Breast Cancer? Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:00 AM PDT
Send your questions for Dr. Craig to features(at)bellanaija(dot)com stating your full name and where you are writing from. (Your name will never be published) The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for content brevity and clarity. We regret that we cannot provide individual answers to questions sent in and cannot state at which exact date answers would be published. *** Dear Dr. Craig, I am a 27 year old lady and I have had two breast operations after finding lumps. The first was in 2005 when I was nineteen and the other one was last year, and this time in both breasts. Biopsy results in the two instances showed that the lumps were fibroadenomas. Do I stand a higher risk of getting breast cancer in future as a result of these lumps? The doctor I saw advised me to get married as soon as possible. Is there any link between fibroadenomas and being single? Also, in the last few months I have been having severe pains in my right breast. What can this possibly mean? I am so scared of going to the hospital again. Single-girl. Ikeja, Lagos. *** Dear Single-girl, First of all, to answer your last question, allow me point you to a series I ran here on Bella Naija a few months ago on breast health. A lot of the questions about lumps, how to do a self breast examination and what causes breast pain are thoroughly discussed here. {Pink October} So do women who have had a fibroadenoma stand a higher risk of developing cancer later on in life? The answer is 'not really'. To understand whether there is a link between fibroadenomas and breast cancer, we must first understand how either condition comes about. Breasts are made up of lobules (milk-producing glands) and ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple), which are surrounded by glandular, fibrous supporting tissue and fatty tissue. Fibroadenomas are formed when the supporting structure of the breast (connective tissue) and ducts grow over the lobule and form a solid lump. There are two broad categories of fibroadenomas. Simple Fibroadenomas are mainly just connective tissue cells that clump together to form a lump in the breast while in Complex Fibroadenomas certain factors may cause the lump to become calcified or have other different kinds of cells in them apart from connective tissue and may have cysts in their centre. On the other hand, for breast cancer to develop in any woman there must be cell damage and DNA mutation. This cell damage can be as a result of radiation, or foods or chemicals or even hormones. Every cell has a life span. It stays alive for a specified period of time after which it must die. Before it dies it will divide into daughter cells who will take over its function. So for example, before a cell in your eye dies, it would have made daughter cells who will continue its 'seeing' function after it is gone. When a cell gets damaged it can no longer carry out its intended function and so it is removed by the body's 'police' so as to keep the whole tissue healthy and working at optimal level. Sometimes however a damaged cell may evade the body's police and can go undetected, especially in tissues where there is a very rapid turnover of cells. These damaged cells can then go ahead and form daughter cells who go ahead and form other daughter cells. The resulting mass of abnormal cells is called a cancer. (Please note that cancer formation is a complex multi-layered process. I have over simplified here for the purpose of comparison only) From the above it is easy to see that by and large, there is NO connection between a fibroadenoma and breast cancer per sė and almost all women with a simple fibroadenoma will NOT progress to have breast cancer. That said however, researchers have found that even though the processes that cause a fibroadenoma to form is significantly different from those that cause cancer, there may be a very small increase in the chance of developing cancer in women who have had complex fibroadenoma. This is because the conditions that may allow a simple fibroadenoma progress to a complex one are similar to those that can encourage damaged cell proliferation. It is important to reiterate that the process of cancer formation is complex and multifactorial and this similarity is only one of many steps that can lead to possible cancer formation. As to getting married as soon as you can, I do not see how this would make any difference. Fibroadenomas are hormone dependent and the only realistic way to reduce the likelihood of them occurring is to reduce the hormonal levels. This is why as a woman gets older and as her hormonal levels begin to drop, the number of fibroadenomas also reduce in equal proportion. Studies have shown that the peak age of patients who have fibroadenomas is 30 after which the numbers begin a steady decline. So if you are not in a serious and committed relationship, please don't rush out to marry the next guy that says hello. Doctors Orders! All the best with everything Warm regards, ***Disclaimer: This column is written for patient education. It is not intended to diagnose or prescribe treatment and does not replace the advice of your physician. It in no means attempts to cover the full medical scope of this condition. |
| Women should Support Women! GEED holds 2nd Conference on Women in Government & Politics Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:00 AM PDT
The 2nd International Conferences on Women in Government and Politics held on Thursday 5th June 2014 at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The conference which concluded with calling on African women to support their fellow African women in order for them to succeed in politics; was organised by the Winihin Jemide Series, and chaired by H.E Joseph Habineza (High Commissioner of the Republiuc of Rwanda to Nigeria). Themed - A Model for Change: Gender Quotas and Expanding, the conference provided a platform for high-level dialogue on gender quota systems and a model for enhancing the participation of women in government and politics. The conference also observed that despite the adoption of gender quota systems by some governments to ensure increased female participation in government and politics, women still face many obstacles in ascending to key roles in government.
At the end of the conference, the group stressed for affirmative action, advocacy, education and gender studies as well as legal instruments. This year’s Conference participants were drawn from advocacy groups, government agencies, development partners, social media influencers, students, the diplomatic community and the media. Participants noted that women face many obstacles ascending to key elective positions in politics, and therefore called for more structured, coordinated and institutionalized support for women within political parties. It is not enough that political parties create an office called "women leader" and use the occupant of the office to canvass the votes of women without giving them opportunities to occupy other key positions.
In conclusion, women groups were urged to offer more support to women aspiring to hold public office. The perception the women do not support fellow women who aspire to hold public office continues to threat increased female participation in politics and should be addressed. Women stand a better chance of winning if they support each other. ____________________________________________________________________ |
| Smart Money with Arese: The Debt Conundrum Posted: 09 Jul 2014 01:50 AM PDT
We've all been there! You lend money to a friend who is supposedly in 'need' and you get burnt! Their attitude becomes so belligerent that you start to believe the saying that 'no good deed goes unpunished'. Then somewhere down the line you are caught in the same situation and another friend asks to borrow money, you are torn between your need to 'help' and be considered good person and the fear that you may never get your money back. So as I got older and the financial responsibility of being an adult got real, I realized that there is an opportunity cost for every Naira I spend. Therefore I had to think carefully about lending money that I may never get back. So I developed a new policy. As a rule I never lend friends money! It sounds mean but it's honest. If a friend is in need you must first determine whether this problem is an actual problem or not and then calculate how much you can afford to give them by way of a 'charitable donation' towards this problem. It must be money you can afford to forget about. So 'paying your debt for Brazilian hair' or paying your travel agent for a ticket to London cannot be the opportunity cost for my daughter's diapers. I find that a lot of emphasis is often placed on the perils of bad debt for the debtor and not a lot is placed on the impact a bad debt can have on the lender. There are numerous stories of people who have borrowed money they had set aside for their children's school fees to their brother who is in 'need' with the hopes that they will pay back and when the loan goes bad, they run into financial difficulty. Although culturally, we are geared towards helping others, its important to be discerning when it comes to making decisions about who to lend to and why you are lending them money. (There are some exceptions to the rule, some people have real problems!) So here are some tips on how to identify people you should never lend money to and what we can learn from their bad debt habits. 3 ways to spot a perpetual 'onigbese'! (constant debtor) and what you can learn from their mistakes. They think debt = free money! Their bad debt habits usually transcend the individual level. These are the sort of people who will borrow money from a bank to start a business, use their uncle's land as collateral and then spend the money buying a luxury car, renting a flat in Ikoyi and building a tab in all the 'it bars' in Lagos. This typically happens because they start spending their profits before they have even started the business. Then when the business fails as a result of misuse of debt, and default charges on the loan start to pile up because of their disregard for other people's money the consequences become the responsibility of the owner of the collateral and the bank. What to learn from this: If you borrowed money to grow a business, then by all means grow a business! Don't convince yourself that buying a luxury car will somehow help increase your profits because if you ask the average Nigerian entrepreneur what their no 1 challenge is, the answer is almost always 'lack of access to capital'. However, a good percentage of the lucky few who manage to convince a bank to loan them money for their business misuse it because they have the wrong attitude to debt. They drive more expensive cars than their landlords. What to learn from this: Debt can be a useful tool to attain financial success but how you use it matters. Wealthy people use debt as a tool to leverage their investments and grow their cash flows but poor people use debt to buy things that make rich people richer. Only borrow to acquire an asset that will appreciate in value. They haven't paid salaries but they are on holiday in Dubai. What to learn from this: A real boss guarantees his team eats (ask Rick ross). So if you haven't had money to pay your domestic staff for 2 months but you are buying business class tickets to Dubai and eating at 'Spice' every weekend. God is watching you in 3D! Photo Credit: Dreamstime | Wavebreakmedia Ltd |
| Get a FREE Taxi Ride with Easy Taxi’s 3 for 2 Promotion! Posted: 09 Jul 2014 01:00 AM PDT
Nigerian Taxi Request Service - Easy Taxi Nigeria is offering active users in Lagos and Abuja a free taxi ride for every two rides taken within a week, starting from today. This special offer is not limited to active users in Lagos alone but has also been extended to active users in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, where an Easy Taxi office was recently unveiled. Although users are only eligible to one free ride per week, they still get to win discount vouchers, recharge cards and complimentary gifts by following Easy Taxi Nigeria on all social media platforms. Speaking on the special promotion, Bankola Cardoso (MD, Easy Taxi Nigeria) said – “We believe our services meet the demand of commuters in the country in terms of consistency, efficiency and safety. It will be a delight if this special offer can encourage more people to download the app and make use of this service regularly.” All you have to do is download the Easy taxi Mobile App, request a taxi ride twice in one week and you get the third ride for free! Hurry and get going! For convenience, those who spend more time on their computers can hail a taxi directly from the Easy Taxi Nigeria web app. |
| Mo’Cheddah premieres “My Time” Music Video Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:09 PM PDT
The song produced by Chopstix, is a soft and sincere single from the music star as she chronicles her journey through music and everything else that comes with it. Clarence Peters directed the video. To download My Time, click here |
| Keshi Reportedly Requests for N10Million a Month in New Contract Posted: 08 Jul 2014 06:03 PM PDT
Stephen Keshi, who earlier announced that his contract as the head coach of the Super Eagles had expired, has presented the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with his requests to return as the coach. African Football on Tuesday, reported that Keshi told President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan that he will sign a new deal if the NFF agrees to pay him N10million a month. In his initial contract, he received N5million He reportedly made the demand when he met President Jonathan at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, when he arrived from the world tournament in Brazil. Keshi is said to have demanded for upfront payment to avoid delays he had with his former deal, and to recall his former assistant Sylvanus Okpalla. “He also wanted what he called a free hand as regards his team selection and preparations, saying he no longer wishes to deal with the technical committee.He also wanted Okpalla back to his backroom staff. The President has assured him that his demands will be considered.” claimed a source. The news comes after reports that he got a $260,000 pay for the World Cup. |
| Viral Video of 2-Year-Old Amputee Walking for the First Time Will Melt You | Watch Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:45 PM PDT
It’s moments like this that makes us appreciative of the simple things of life – like walking. A video of 2-year-old boy amputee Kayden Elijah Kinckle walking for the first time has gone viral with over 179,000 views in less than a week. Kayden was born with Omphalocele, a rare condition which caused him to be born with his organs outside his body. That was unfortunately not the only challenge, while in his mother’s womb, his feet was tangled on the umbilical cord and pinned under his mother’s pelvic bone. Kayden was born with a deformity and had to undergo surgery to amputate his legs in January. In the clip, we can see Kayden using a walker to walk with his prosthetics for the first time in a hallway. His mother comes to help him out when he almost falls, but he kept repeating, “I got it! I got It!” |
| BN Pick Your Fave: Genevieve Nnaji, La La Anthony & Patricia Clarkson in Dolce & Gabbana Posted: 08 Jul 2014 05:11 PM PDT
Today, we have Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, American actress and TV personality La La Anthony, and actress Patricia Clarkson in a red strapless satin Dolce & Gabbana dress, with a sweetheart neckline. See how they wore it.
How She Wore It: Standing next to her tall hubby Carmelo Anthony, La La was glam at the dinner in the dress. She styled it with drop earrings and a matching cocktail ring.
How She Wore It: If you recall at the 2011 event, Genny met her favourite shoe designer Christian Louboutin and hung out with Rosario Dawson – see it here. She accessorized with gold hoop earrings, gold rings, a gold bracelet and a Dolce & Gabbana clutch.
How She Wore It: Patricia gave the look another red carpet appearance at the recent 2014 Tony Awards. She kept the styling simple with gold drop earrings, a silver ring and silver bracelet. Who rocked it best? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Kris Connor/Dimitrios Kambouris | VA-PR |
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