Friday 29 November 2013

Friday Movie Night: The Nanny Diaries


Yes it is Friday, and I hope you are ready for movie night yeeey!!!!!!!!!!! That is if you are not going out lol. So go and grab your blanket, popcorn or whatever you want and Enjoy J

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Watch the Trailer of Tiwa Savage & Tunji Balogun's Wedding

So BEAUTIFUL, the ceremony took place on Saturday 23rd November 2013 at The Ark, Lekki, Lagos.Urban music and lifestyle station HIP TV who had the exclusive video coverage for the star studded event, will air the wedding special this Saturday 30th November 2013 on DStv Channel 324 by 8 PM.

Thursday 28 November 2013

Happy Thanksgiving Beautiful People

Kelly Rowland flashes huge diamond ring amid engagement rumours

Why so smiley? Kelly Rowland sported a big happy grin on Tuesday when she was spotted wearing that same big sparkly diamond ring on her wedding finger as she grabbed cupcakes in Beverly Hills
She's so far not commented on the engagement rumours. But as a grinning Kelly Rowland flashed a huge diamond ring at onlookers it certainly seemed like she was sending a message. The former Destiny's Child singer all but confirmed that she is in fact engaged to her long term boyfriend and manager Tim Witherspoon. Kelly was far from shy about displaying the ring during a Beverly Hills cupcake run on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old was effortlessly beautiful in a ripped pair of light blue boyfriend jeans rolled up above chunky black hi-top sneakers as she made her way out of the famous Sprinkles. She kept herself warm with a cropped grey sweater over the top of a red plaid shirt, and made sure to keep it classy with a chic Chanel handbag and pretty red fingernails. No makeup was necessary for Kelly's morning outing and she was as casual as can be, but with her huge glowing smile, the star could not have been more radiant. And she clearly made no secret of the ring, which had behind it a small tattoo. The ring follows earlier rumours that Kelly and her longtime love Tim had planned to wed long before the diamond showed up.
A little over a week ago, an Instagram video was posted of Kelly in which she haphazardly revealed the diamond ring in public for the first time, whilst delivering a birthday message to a friend. 

The man who faked THREE funny proposals to his girlfriend


Ghanaian Fashion Label Love April introduces its New Collection Lookbook ‘Oversized Tribalism’

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The emerging Ghanaian design label, created by designer – Nina Barkers-Woode, presents to you its 2013 collection titled “Oversized Tribalism“.
This collection was inspired by the beauty of African women. According to the label, “Our motive was to not only harness the Barkers-Woode woman’s natural female form through dramatic tribal prints but to also uniquely contemporize the look and feel of each piece. Inspired by the world’s history, generations of women and androgyny artworks, the Oversized Tribalism collection plays on the mixture of minimalism and femininity.
Our exaggerated seam-lines emphasis our cling to modern culture. Our true, bare, chic necklines keep us in the realm of ancients. Our abstracted textured prints will ultimately immortalize the classic style and feel of a woman.
collection after the cut............

Kanye West compares his daughter to the 'Prince and Princess of London

Daddy's little princess: Kanye West compared his daughter North West to British royalty in an interview on Wednesday to promote his Yeezus Tour
He's likened himself to Andy Warhol, Shakespeare, Picasso, Walt Disney, Steve Jobs and even God. This week he also called his fiancee Kim Kardashian 'the most beautiful woman in human existence'. But don't think Kanye West has forgotten his prodigal daughter North West, for on Tuesday he compared his four-month-old baby girl to British Royalty. Seemingly referring to Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their baby boy Prince George, also four months (Kim and Kate were pregnant at the same time this year), Kanye informed radio station, Power 105 that his 'daughter is in a position of a level of royalty like the Prince and Princess in London'. During an interview for the station's Breakfast Club program, Kanye also discussed his new controversial video Bound 2, which features Kim jiggling naked as she straddles Kanye on a motorcycle. He admitted that he wanted the film clip to look as 'trashy' and as 'phoney' as possible. He said: 'I wanted to take white trash T-shirts and make it into a video. I wanted it to look as phoney as possible.

Beyonce 'banned' from Pyramids by Egypt's Indiana Jones after her 'stupid and rude' behaviour

Not impressed: Controversial archaeologist Zahi Hawess claims he has banned Beyonce from the Egyptian Pyramids after her 'rude' behaviour during a tour in 2009
She is adored by her millions of fans and has even earned the nickname Queen B.
But Beyonce failed to impress the man known as Egypt's Indiana Jones when she visited the country in 2009. Zahi Hawass, Egypt's former head of antiquities, claims he banned the singer from visiting the Pyramids after her ‘stupid and rude’ behaviour. The star visited Egypt back in 2009 as part of her I Am... Tour, where she toured the pyramids with Hawass. But according to the Huffington Post, the controversial archaeologist bad-mouthed the star to local reporters back then, allegedly calling her a 'stupid person' who 'doesn't understand a thing'.
Now, in a new interview, Hawass, 66, claims the Love On Top singer arrived late for her tour of the ancient site. 'Most people I take on tours are very nice and we become friends. But this lady...,' the former minister of state antiquities told The Independent. 'She said she would come at 3pm but she came late. I said "You have to say I'm sorry I'm late". But she didn't open her mouth,' said Hawass, who is described as the 'gatekeeper' of the pyramids.

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Khloe Kardashian's estranged husband Lamar Odom 'demanding $10m and return of engagement ring to end marriage'

Demands: Lamar Odom has reportedly asked for $10million dollars to end his marriage to Khloe Kardashian and keep his silence about a 'sex tape' and the family's secretsDemands: Lamar Odom has reportedly asked for $10million dollars to end his marriage to Khloe Kardashian and keep his silence about a 'sex tape' and the family's secrets
Apparently Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian's absent husband Lamar Odom is reportedly demanding a multimillion dollar settlement to end their four year marriage it has been claimed. Odom is asking for $10 million and even demanding the return of her $875,000 engagement ring in exchange for ending his whirlwind romance to the reality star. The bombshell conditions revealed in the National Enquirer also include keeping his silence about the alleged existence of a sex tape. Lamar's demands come after mum Kris Jenner and Khloe met with lawyers to discuss a divorce deal, and he responded with a few conditions of his own. The basketball player who has been battling a serious drug addiction allegedly wants the money in exchange for keeping quiet about the inner secrets of the Kardashians.
A source told The Enquirer: 'Kris and Khloe are very worried about Lamar... He knows all about their extreme surgery procedures — when, how often and  how much - and the pressure put on the younger girls to follow suit.'

Smart with Class: Outfit Idea 41

Dooney's Kitchen: Party Jollof rice Updated with extra hints, tips and pictures

Yesterday, I was going to visit a dear friend of mine, and I know that her son's favourite food is Jollof rice. Aunty Dunni duties therefore dictate that I must bring along with me some Jollof rice for him. It important to note that this is the first time I am making Jollof Rice after my mum's visit. I just replicated all her hints and tips and I produced a delicious pot of Jollof rice, with the fab party colour, not a single soggy grain of rice in sight, thankfully and a delicious taste. The only negative was that I used the stock from the Jerk Chicken that I prepared on that day, which made it too spicy for a child, but fine for adults. I was a little stumped about it, but white rice and blended tomatoes to the rescue. A quick 5 minutes adjustment and it was mild enough for him to eat.


Here are my pictures
1. Wash the rice properly with cold water, and let out as much starch as you can till the water is clear. You can choose to reverse this process and boil first till al dente then wash out the starch, it is up to you.

Are You The Other Woman?

Before you all jump to shout loudly no, let’s be real, many of us are choosing this path, or at least find ourselves on it and at that moment are faced with whether to jump right off or continue along. Some notable women have admitted to being the other woman. Barbara Walters did, Oprah did once and I know some of you did and are. A while ago, a young woman sat in my living room and proceeded to tell me why she thought wives were the stupidest women. She said and I quote “Majority of the men I know don’t love their wives, they love their girlfriends. The wives are the fools because they clean up after them, take care of them and at the end of the day, he goes to have fun with his girlfriend” I resisted the urge to slap the stupidity out of her mouth. She was sitting in a married woman’s house telling me, how she thought me and my kind were stupid.

Louis Vuitton suitcase and tote spotted among Kanye West's belongings despite his ban on the label

Whose fault is it? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West left his New York apartment on Tuesday night and their staff were spotted carrying their belongings, which included some Louis Vuitton items, despite Kanye's recent call for a boycottWhose fault is it? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West left his New York apartment on Tuesday night and their staff were spotted carrying their belongings, which included some Louis Vuitton items, despite Kanye's recent call for a boycott
He recently called on his fans to boycott Louis Vuitton after being snubbed by the firm's vice-president Yves Carcelle. However, someone clearly didn't get the memo as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's staff were spotted loading the couple's luggage into a car in New York on Tuesday and a LV tote bag and suitcase were among the belongings. It is unclear if the luggage belongs to Kanye or his fiancé but after the rapper's outburst against the brand, it is surprising the two items weren't immediately banished. Revealing why he was so upset with the label, Kanye, 36, told 92.3 NOW radio, recently: 'I was made for this moment. What happened was while I was out in Paris I wanted to meet with the head of Louis Vuitton, he said I don't understand why we need to meet with you. 'I said, "Let me explain to you why you need to meet with me." 'Everybody in New York City right now don't buy any Louis Vuitton until after January.  'Now do you want to meet with me? Now do you want to meet with me? Influence. They think that I don't realise my power.' Kanye is hoping his clout will stop fans splashing out on the French brand's luggage and handbags, which range in price from £300 and £8,000.

Gunman who posted rap video on YouTube glorifying gang culture after trying to murder rival is jailed for 22 years

Kayode Oshin has been jailed for 22 years for a bungled drugs shooting in an alleyway in Hounslow two years agoJunior Tahir-Akinyele was convicted of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and jailed for 14 years
A gunman who uploaded a rap video onto YouTube boasting about trying to murder a rival with a ‘spray and pray’ machine gun was jailed for 22 years today. Kayode Oshin, 21, attempted to assassinate Yassin Zouaiou with a Mac 10 in a feud over drugs and money in Hounslow, west London, after being enticed into a world of gang culture and crime’, a court heard. Mr Zouaiou survived when the gun jammed - but a single bullet was fired, hitting his brother Mohammed Ali Subhani in the neck.  But Oshin then posted a rap video bragging about the shooting on YouTube. The shooting was carried out in an alleyway between North Drive and Kingsley Road, Hounslow, at around 1am on October 6, 2011, the court heard.  Oshin and a second man, Junior Tahir-Akinyele, 19, were arrested the next day in a white Mercedes-Benz they had hired for the attack. Jailing Oshin for 22 years and Tahir-Akinyele for 14 years, Judge Timothy Pontius said the pair had been ‘enticed into a world of gang culture and crime’.

Michelle Obama on Cover of Ladies’ Home Journal

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From The Grio.com:
In a piece called Christmas at the White House, Mrs. Obama reveals the holiday tunes and cooking activities she and her closest loved ones enjoy to make the season bright. “The sounds of Christmas in the Obama White House mean James Taylor, Mariah Carey and Nat King Cole,” reports New York’s Daily News about how America’s Mom-in-Chief sets a seasonal mood. “Christmas has always been a special time in my household. Growing up, we lived in a little-bitty apartment, but my mom put her heart and soul into decorating that house,” she remembers. “She would take cardboard and make a chimney over our radiator because she wanted us to feel like we had something for Santa Claus to come down.”

Sunday 24 November 2013

Pictures from Tiwa Savage and Tunji Balogun traditional engagement

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pics after the cut.............

Pharrell Williams creates first 24-hour music video


Pharrell Williams has created the world’s first 24-hour music video, playing his new single Happy 360 times on an endless loop. The four-minute tune is taken from Pharrell’s soundtrack to Despicable Me 2The above video is only the first hour - Click HERE for the interactive 24-hour video. The video starts with Pharrell singing and clapping to the camera as he makes his way into a convenience store at midnight to buy snacks. He is followed by hundreds of people dancing and singing to Happy, including celebrities Steve Carell, Jamie Foxx and Kelly Osborne, through the complete cycle of a day. Thankfully viewers don’t have to sit through the entire 24 hours to get the highlights of the video – one can click on an interactive clock to choose any moment of the day and see what people are up to.

Wednesday 20 November 2013

The Wife List: 10 Qualities

Earlier this week, I wrote the article An Uncrafty Guy’s Guide to Making a Vision Board about keeping you visually focused on your dreams.  Should we be specific about the woman we want to marry?  Absolutely. However, make a list with long-term vision. Most of the characteristics we think we want in a wife aren’t ones that make for a good, lifelong relationship. They are characteristics of a woman we want for one night. Just like character is the most important quality of a good guy, the woman you’re going to marry should have good character as well.  When you find her, she is more valuable than anything. Here are 10 qualities of good future wife material:

The Husband List: 12 Non-Negotiables

Many people use the fact that God already knows the desires of our hearts as an excuse not to pray. Although, he does know them, he still commands us to, “in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6. In the book of Mark, a blind man had his friends take him to Jesus to be healed for his eyesight. Yet when he got in front of Jesus, even though it was obvious what the blind man wanted, Jesus still asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”
Therefore, even if you have a vision or idea of what your future husband will be like, it is important that you define the specific traits in your life partner. I was in a bible study where we were required to make a “husband list” for homework. It couldn’t just be a short list of the basics. We had to be specific. An example would be, “A man who has a calm temperament and handles stress well.” This may sound silly, but the reason it is important to put the important qualities you desire into writing is to hold you accountable. It also gives you heightened discernment in dating situations.

Congolese Fashion Label Modahnik presents its Fall/Winter 2013 Unique & Bold Prints Collection

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Giving us major Congolese vibes with her fashion label Modahnik, the designer has created a Fall/Winter 2013 collection of dresses using prints that the she created. The pieces have bold prints that almost look Moroccan with a hint of Damask in green, black, yellow, white and purple hues and leather and chiffon detailing.
According to the designer “The inspiration for this collection came from henna tattoo I received at my brother’s wedding in Mali, West Africa. I wanted to create a vibrant collection that was not only unique but also very bold. This is clearly seen in each look throughout the collection“.
Collection after the cut…………

Dooney's Kitchen: ‘How to make Egusi into balls’ – Lumpy Egusi Soup

Listen to Tido Kenzy Follow Me Go + ABC


Ken Lolu Folarin a.k.a Tido Kenzy is an upcoming Nigerian (Music) artist, also a graduate of Accounting from Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic. Came across his tunes so I thought to share it with Mab readers as it is quite catchy
Enjoy!!!!!!
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Tuesday 19 November 2013

Off To Work: Outfit Idea 40

Bound 2 Official Video by Kanye West

Featuring is Kim Kardashian

Nigerian design label Tai Adeboyeku Presents its Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

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The collection is hitting all the right fashion notes for the classy and edgy fashionista. Featuring clean cut silhouettes on A-line dresses, streamlined & tailored trousers, asymmetrical cut outs, dresses with embroidered detail and tulle fabric skirts, the pieces are represent the formal side of spring. According to the designer, the collection was inspired by the romantic period. “A woman should feel innocent but also be romantic. I am a huge fan of Jane Austen novels and I always wanted my work to reflect on the novels I’ve read, especially Pride and Prejudice. The picture of the movies inspired me with a colour palette for this spring 2014 collection – soft, calm and romantic. Since I am of Nigerian decent, I wanted to incorporate the fabric of my heritage in this collection. Each piece has its own story. The looks that have a Victorian embroidered detail, symbolize the curves of a modern woman and how it makes the woman feel, which is very powerful but yet innocent and romantic. Overall I can call this spring 2014 collection a romantic novel and each look is its own chapter”.
Collection after the cut………….

The Act of kindness that Tore a Family Apart

Family: Peter Blackwell and Linda Buchwald were in the process of trying to adopt Evelyn Mendy
By late afternoon most weekdays, the living room of Linda Buchwald’s comfortable Oxford home becomes a riot of noisy activity when her twin grandsons pay an after-school visit with their mother, Evelyn. It is the sort of chaotic happy family scene that many will recognise — although this is the most unusual of families, and one for which 65-year-old Linda has paid an unduly heavy price. Eight years ago she and husband Peter Blackwell rescued Evelyn, then 21, and her baby sons, Peter and Simon, from a life of grinding poverty in their native Gambia.
They had met the young mother while they holidayed in West Africa, and moved her into their family home in Britain after pledging to help her raise her boys. It was an act of apparently heart-warming selflessness, reported in the Daily Mail at the time. But within months of Evelyn’s arrival in Britain, Peter, 67, had repeatedly tried to seduce his bewildered African ‘daughter’, all the while playing the part of loving husband and doting grandfather. It was the ultimate betrayal and one which split this unorthodox family apart.  Distraught, Evelyn fled back to Gambia, preferring life as an impoverished single mother to the trauma of Peter’s unwanted advances. Meanwhile a humiliated and heartbroken Linda was left to contemplate the wreckage of her once-happy relationship.

Lover of my Soul by Dire's Project


Dire’s Project is a UK based Nigerian gospel artist blessed with a good voice.