The Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has played host to Nigeria’s music icon, 2Face Idibia and his wife Annie, at his palace.
The Ooni of Ife’s official Instagram page posted a video of the visit of 2Face Idibia and his wife on Wednesday, where the king expressed his pleasure over the visit.
He went on to congratulate him on his award at the Obafemi Awolowo University.
“A great pleasure receiving TuFace, the peace ambassador to the throne of Oduduwa and his adorable wifey, Annie Idibia.
“I thank God for your giant strides in life so far, especially the fellowship award given to Tuface by the department of Music from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU); Congratulations!!!” he wrote.
The Ooni also announced that he has given 2Face Idibia a new name ‘Tubobo’ which according to him was because of his never-aging look.
“You are now also TuBobo; Annie, please don’t get angry about the new name I just gave your husband, it is because he looks much younger every passing day… I bid you greater successes in life. #OoniofIfe #Otisese,” he said.
The 43 year-old Singer, who is also a songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur had earlier been conferred with the award of the Fellow of the school of music by the Department of Music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.
The music icon, who has stayed relevant in the Afro-pop scene for two decades and one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa was honoured at Igbinedion University in 2016.
He is a recipient of several awards including five Headies Awards (Hip-hop award), four Channel O Music Awards, BET Award, MOBO Award, Kora Award, MTV Europe Music Award, World Music Award.
He has released several albums including; Face 2 Face, Grass to Grace, The Unstoppable, Away and Beyond, The Ascension.
Nollywood star, Queeneth Agbor says she is fully in support of sex before marriage to be sure of the sexual strength of her man. Queeneth Agbor As dialectic as premarital sex is, the Nollywood actress, she recently revealed that she was fully in support of sex before marriage, as she doesn’t want to end up with a man who is not sexually active.
“As for me, I believe that sex is overrated in a relationship though I stand for sex before marriage with a good reason.”
“I need to test my ‘goods’ so I don’t end up with something inadequate. Cheating is a no-no for me. However, in a relationship, getting to know your partner doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with sex. I prefer to bond mentally and intellectually.
“I know my lover for who he truly is. Sex gone badly can actually end a relationship before you even get to know the real person.”
Agbor, not necessarily known for her roles in movies but for her incendiary comments about relationship, sex and marriage, which in most cases, dwell on her relationship preferences. Speaking on the importance of sex in a relationship during a recent chat, Queeneth said, “To some people, sex is associated with stability because it increases the bond and maintains a level of stability. `
The actress once revealed how her Igbo Boyfriend slapped her silly for kissing a guy in a movie she acted and vowed never to date an Igbo guy.
“I won’t be dating an Ibo guy again; they are possessive and could be violent.” Famous for her role in ‘Hooked’, she moved from Calabar to Lagos to pursue her dream career.
Nigerians are reacting to Etinosa’s conduct on MC Galaxy’s live Instagram video.
In a trending clip, Etinosa stripped naked while chatting with MC Galaxy.
She could be heard saying: “It’s freaky Friday. If you cut it ( the video), I will cut you in life. Is it your body? It’s my body. Is it my business, I want to exhibit my body.”
On Twitter, many have expressed divergent opinions.
While some say Etinosa wasn’t forced to go nude and was at fault, others insist MC Galaxy initiated the move.
Some reactions below;
@I_pissVodka: I wonder what Mc Galaxy is going through right now. Minding your business and boom someone’s flashing boobs and Nash in your face. The trauma
@DrOlufunmilayo: When Falz spoke against Transactional Sex, the loudest empty barrels here attacked him viciously. Now MC Galaxy uses his page to enjoy the stupidity of those willing to strip for money, why is there noise? Many of you are too daft to realise you can’t eat your cake and have it.
@badt_BOI_ They always find a way to blame men. She informed him before hand, she stood by her word. She even threatened to harm him if he ends the video, but MC Galaxy is still at fault lol
@JFKResoluteEnt: Comedian Etinosa goes unclad (under the influence of alcohol) on Mc Galaxy ’s Instagram live video.
@dreadnstyn: Feminist: MC Galaxy is a sick sex predator. He took advantage of her Etinosa: I stripped nude in the video because am expressive with my body!! Feminist: They both adults no one was forced so no one is to blame but i still blame Mcgalaxy for not ending the video.
@browncandyx: Well, an actress with 201k followers just stripped naked for Mc galaxy , it’s not about the money, i can’t understand the reason any more etinosa nude video
@SadellaWallis: A mildy popular Nollywood actress (Eti Nosa) goes naked under influence of Alcohol on a live video with a pervert called Mc galaxy , who is to blame? The people in the comments asking her to go naked? Galaxy for not ending the call? Or she herself?
@GalacticoNG; Reportedly, the 1st is Etinosa’s comment on Mc Galaxy page 4days who when people are dragging him for the Naked Campaign And the 2nd is her comment on Tunde Ednut’s page after she stripped naked. So are we still putting blame on Galaxy, Alcohol & Depression?
@bodakorange_: Before you start saying #etinosa was Intoxicated Blah Blah Blah. See her comment 4 days ago after the First Incident about McGalaxY ’s Live Video. Clearly they both Planned it.
@GalacticoNG: So I heard a drunk Etinosa sent her friends away from her room before stripping naked on MC Galaxy live video and we are putting all the blame on MC Galaxy ? Am I missing something?
@splufic_dice: Mc Galaxy was sexually harassed Mc galaxy was sexually harassed Mc galaxy was sexually harassed
In case you are a 'Doubting Thomas' who believes love is not real, these pictures of couples of extreme opposite physical attributes might convince you. Love they say is like a ghost we all talk about but no one has ever seen. Yes, it's possible nobody has seen true love but it has been felt across the world. In fact, love is blind, inexplicable and unconditional. The couples seen in these pictures cut across different races across the world and they have found love in the hands of each other despite their obvious and bothering physical differences. See more photos below:
Many think Goldfinger actress Shirley Eaton died during filming after being painted gold. But is this true? In the first episode of Debunked, Christian Blauvelt takes a look.
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What do you know about the best black models in the world? They are invited to High Fashion Weeks as well as photo shoots with professional photographers. Millions of ordinary people adore them. Do you know that most of the models are ordinary guys and girls? They have succeeded thanks to not only their appearance, hard work but also by chance — just posted the brightest photos on Instagram! We have prepared for you the list of famous black models 2019!
Currently, black models are in high demand in the fashion industry. From year to year, they are increasingly attracted to the top shows of the world's best fashion brands. Besides, they are widely involved in stunning photo shoots posing. Black girls and guys open the fashion shows of famous designers and become the face of global cosmetics brands.
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Most of all, individuality and charisma are valued in the fashion business. In any case, a model should have a zest. Today you cannot overcome the thresholds of model agencies for years to be noticed. In some cases, it is enough to make a couple of bright photos and put them on Instagram. The histories of many successful models confirm it.
Top 10 famous black models
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Let's take a closer look at successful and promising top 10 black models 2019. In order not to offend anyone, we placed them in a free order. Here is our list!
Black female models
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Ladies first! We have decided to separate our list into two for your convenience only and will start from black female models that impress the world of fashion by their unique appearance and charm.
1. Adut Akech
Sudanese-Australian girl Adut Akech has become Model of the Year 2018 (Industry’s Vote) according to Models.com. Akech was born in South Sudan. When the future podium star was a six aged girl, her family had to flee from the civil war and genocide raging in the country. Adut moved to Australia. At the age of 12, she participated in a small fashion show organised by her aunt for the first time. Two years later the girl went to conquer a serious modelling business. At her 16, Akech was already on the runway at the Paris Fashion Week in the Saint Laurent show. Since then, the young model has been snapped up. She worked with Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, and Versace. Besides, Adut Akech closed the Chanel show in a wedding image with Karl Lagerfeld.
Today, her portfolio comprises various gloss covers, including Vogue, world-famous brands advertising campaigns. Adut has the prospect of becoming the next Naomi Campbell. Along with the basic career, Akech actively collaborates with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to tell the world about the plight and problems they are forced to face.
The girl has far-reaching plans ahead. She wants to get a diploma in entrepreneurship and open her own business connected with the fashion world, as well as write a book about her life.
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2. Nyakim Gatwetch
Nyakim Gatwetch is a famous black female model. The colour of her skin is often compared with the darkness of the night. The girl moved to the US from South Sudan, but even in comparison with the residents of the country, she seems dark. Firstly, this unique feature used to bring Nyakim only disappointments and create complexes. At one time, she heard enough ridicule because of her fantastic skin. Gatwetch started as Instagram black models. Accepting her individuality, Nyakim Gatwetch could gain popularity on Instagram and become a famous black model throughout the world. She posted her photo between two black girls with light skin and showed two various tones of melanin.
The Different Melanin photo shoot created by Isaac West became extremely popular. She was involved in the advertising campaign with the beauty brand Juvia's Place. Last year Nyakim participated in New York Fashion Week for the Flying Solo brand.
Recently the girl made a splash at the 2018 Emmy awards with her stunning image. Now thousands of people admire Nyakim Gatwetch. Currently, the Queen of Darkness is invited to create amazing photo shoots. Nyakim says that black is the colour of strength and pride.
3. Khoudia Diop
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The title of the most dark-skinned model was given to Senegalese Khoudia Diop. She was named Melanin Goddess because of the very black skin. Although people laughed at her skin shade, being a child, she was inspired by a photo of the beautiful top model Alek Wek. When Khoudia was 15, she moved to Paris where she was repeatedly offered to start a fashion career.
Then Diop moved to New York for studying and took part in the Colored Girl Project. The unusual appearance of the girl turned out to be very popular. After Khoudia Diop became a model, the number of her Instagram fans increased dramatically. Today Khoudia is an Instagram star. Besides, she collaborates with many modelling agencies of Paris and New York. Moreover, Khoudia is engaged in Make Up For Ever's advertising campaign.
4. Anok Yai
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Anok Yai is the black girl who opened the Prada fashion show for the first time since 1997. Before that, only Naomi Campbell deserved this honour. The Italian fashion house invited 19-year-old Anok to come out on the podium during the fashion show autumn/winter 2018-2019 at Milan Fashion Week. Anok Yai was born in Egypt, but she is of Sudanese origin.
Then her family moved to the US. The girl gained wide popularity in 2017 after the photographer with the nickname TheSUNK made a photo shoot with her at a student party and posted a snapshot on Instagram. The photos got more than 20 thousand likes. After that, she received thousands of phone calls from various agencies. Some of them made agreements with Yai and Prada invited her for its defile. Today the 21-year-old Anok Yai conquers the fashion industry. She was even nominated for the Breakthrough of the Year by the Models.com. By the way, besides prestigious Fashion Weeks, Yai manages to devote time for studying. The girl is a student at Plymouth State University. She learns biochemistry to become a doctor.
5. Winnie Harlow
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Winnie Harlow is a Canadian supermodel suffering from vitiligo — skin depigmentation. Milky-white spots appeared on the girl's body in early childhood. This fact gave rise to ridicule. Winnie was called a ‘cow’ and ‘zebra.’ Winnie Harlow pulled out her lucky ticket after hitting the American Top Model show. After shooting she became incredibly popular. Currently, Vinnie Harlow is the face of Spanish casual brand Desigual and advertises bright wears of crazy styles and colours. In 2018, Winnie who is called the Dalmatian Woman put on her wings and became the new Angel for the legendary laundry brand Victoria's Secret.
Today the 22-year-old Winnie works with several brands of clothes, participates in various photo shoots for magazines and advertising. Besides, Winnie Harlow is involved in Sports Illustrated 2019 Swimsuit Issue as one of the hottest black models.
6. Imaan Hammam
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Imaan Hammam is the Dutch girl of Egyptian-Moroccan origin. Mixed blood gave her exotic beauty. She began her way to fashion by participating in Victoria's Secret show. Imaan became one of the most notable Angels. Having started her career in 2010, Imaan took part in the shows of many world-famous fashion brands. Moreover, Imaan Hammam proved that she is good not only for the podium performances. The girl is also a thriving commercial model.
Adwoa Aboah started her work in the model business long ago as it was predetermined. Her parents run a very successful activity in the fashion industry. They are engaged in filming for glossy magazines and fashion shows. Thanks to their professional work, Adwoa Aboah has known since the childhood to editors of glossy magazines and other professionals of the fashion industry.
Already at the age of 16, she made the first steps in her career. For several years, Adwoa once appeared on podiums then disappeared. Recently, she often takes part in fashion shows, and her image is remembered by many people who are distant from the fashion world.
Adwoa has even become a Model of the Year 2017, and today she is ranked in a one raw with black supermodels! In addition to the model business, Adwoa is an active feminist and the website owner where girls discuss mental health, addiction, depression, relationships, and much more. Adwoa Aboah is a model of a new time that does not strive to be and look perfect. Currently, it’s essential, so the girl is very successful and demanded in the fashion industry.
8. Marquita Pring
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Marquita Pring is the US plus-size model. She could overcome all her complexes and proved to the whole world that she is beautiful. Markita has photo shoots for V - Curves Ahead, Ford, Vogue Italia, and others. A lot of girls dream to conquer New York and make a model career. Marquita Pring is a native New Yorker.
It was enough for her to visit a fashion agency located a couple of blocks from her house. So she did it, and at the age of 15, Marquita began shooting. The popularity came to the girl after participating in the Jean Paul Gaultier show in 2011. After the show, Marquita was recognised as one of the most popular plus-size models and became the face of Levi`s jeans brand. Besides, she collaborated with Bloomingdale`s and Macy`s department stores. Marquita Pring was shot for magazines and gave countless interviews about body positive and love for her body. Marquita is also engaged in figure skating, jogging, field hockey, and leads Instagram.
Black male models
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Speaking of the best models, we could not ignore the black guys who also achieved considerable success in the fashion business and not only. Here are a couple of promising black guys and their achievements.
9. Victor Ndigwe
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Victor Ogonna Ndigwe is a famous black male model. He is the first Nigerian who participated in the fashion weeks of Paris, Milan, and London. Victor Ndigwe stared for the Missoni campaign some years ago. Besides, he was involved in work for Versace, Hermes, Kenzo, and other famous fashion brands.
Victor Ndigve was a winner of Elite Model Look Nigeria in 2014. Currently, he is among the most sought after black models in Africa and the world. Besides working in the fashion industry, the guy also enjoys music and takes the first professional steps in this area.
10. Adonis Bosso
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Adonis Bosso is a black guy of the Ivory Coast origin. He is also one of the African models. Bosso was discovered in 2012. Firstly, he worked for Vivienne Westwood and Z Zegna. Gaining popularity, he began to cooperate with such well-known brands as GCDS, Dolce & Gabbana, Levi’s, Tom Ford, and H&M. Adonis Bosso won Model of the Year 2015 (Readers’ Choice ) according to Models.com. Successfully engaged in modelling activities, he also tries his hand at the musical field. A talented person is talented in everything.
As you can see, the career of some black fashion models listed above has been developed over the years. The others have changed their lives abruptly just by uploading a few photos on Instagram. Some girls and guys had to endure humiliation and ridicule on their way to success. Undoubtedly, each of them deserves respect.
Neither Colman nor Cuaron are likely to be short of post-Oscar job offers
Winning an Oscar is all well and
good. Like everyone else in the world though, this year's awards
recipients had to go back to work the following day.
For Spike Lee,
winner of the best adapted screenplay award for his film
BlacKkKlansman, that meant heading off to South East Asia at the first
opportunity.
"I'm on a plane tomorrow morning to Thailand," the US film-maker told reporters on Sunday.
Thailand
will stand in for Vietnam in Da 5 Bloods, which tells of
African-American war veterans returning to that country to locate the
remains of a fallen comrade.
Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther himself, will star in the project alongside Delroy Lindo and Leon's Jean Reno.
Here's what else this year's Oscar winners have in the pipeline and where we'll be seeing them next.
With the third and fourth series of The Crown shooting back to back, Olivia Colman will not have long to bask in the glory of her best actress triumph.
The
Broadchurch star's filming commitments meant she had to miss a number
of other awards events in the run-up to this year's awards - the price
of landing the plum role of the Queen in Netflix's royal saga.
Colman will be back on our screens next week when Fleabag
returns to BBC One on Monday. The second series of Phoebe
Waller-Bridge's raunchy sitcom will see her reprise her role as the
title character's far-from-beloved godmother.
Mahershala Ali gives Rami Malek a friendly hug after Sunday's ceremony
This year will also
see the release of Them That Follow, a drama set in the Appalachian
Mountains in which she plays a member of a Pentecostal church that
adheres to the religious practice of snake handling.
Best actor winner Rami Malek
doesn't just have an Oscar on his mantelpiece for playing Freddie
Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. He also has a fourth and final season of
Mr Robot in the can that will air at some point this year.
He will
also provide the voice of a gorilla called Chee-Chee in The Voyage of
Doctor Dolittle, a reboot of the old "talk to the animals" fantasy
starring Robert Downey Jr that will arrive in cinemas in early 2020. Regina King,
winner of the best supporting actress statuette for If Beale Street
Could Talk, also won't be giving up the small screen anytime soon.
The
three-time Emmy recipient has a role in a new TV version of beloved
comic book Watchmen that will see her act alongside fellow Oscar winners
Jeremy Irons and Louis Gossett Jr.
Regina King and Spike Lee show off their Oscars - and their accessories
Mahershala Ali, in contrast,
appears to have nothing confirmed in the works, though he is working on a
script that he may direct and has a development deal with HBO (Home Box
Office).
The Moonlight and Green Book actor can currently be seen
in the third season of HBO's True Detective, in which he plays an
Arkansas police detective at three different ages.
HBO also seems the likely home for Ascension, a horror series about the creation of a cult that best director winner Alfonso Cuaron is reportedly set to write, direct and executive produce.
Little
is known about the project, beyond the fact that Casey Affleck - an
Oscar winner himself two years ago for Manchester by the Sea - is also
attached to it.
Nicki Minaj has sparked pregnancy speculation with her fans already congratulating her on her page. It started after the 36-year-old rapper shared a loved up video with her boyfriend Kenneth Petty rubbing her belly as she flaunted her cleavage in a colorful dress.
'Why are you rubbing my stomach?' asked Minaj in the video she posted to her Instagram.
Listing and ranking richness of countries
is always a challenge. Between social-economic status, commerce,
economics shifts, natural disasters, many years of colonialism, poverty
and inequality, and government corruption – there are most definitely
many challenges in economic growth and maintaining a healthy, wealthy
and productive society.
There are 1.3 billion people living across Africa, in 54 different countries, that produces $2.2 trillion
in nominal GDP thanks to trade, agriculture and harvesting various
sources of energy (oil being the dominant one in certain countries). Not
too long ago, in 2013, Africa was the world’s fastest-growing continent
at 5.6% a year. Nowadays, the African Development Bank predicts an
increase of 4.3% in yearly growth across the continent. World Bank
expects most of the African countries to reach a GDP per capita of at
least $1,000 (ranking those as “middle income”) by 2025.
All nominal data in this article are based on World Bank latest reports.
How would Nigeria’s oil export affect its ranking? Does the government domination on the economy of Kenya helps its rank? How would countries like Ghana and Zimbabwe rank in comparison to Zambia and Uganda? How does South Africa’s complex social history affects its economic growth? Which other countries occupy the top and bottom of this list? Click “Next Page” To Find Out
With a total GDP of $124.209 billion and a staggering GDP per capita of $4,407,
Angola takes the 5th place in the richest countries in Africa. Angola
is largely dependent on their natural oil and gas reserves, along with
hydroelectricity, diamonds, and agriculture.
Angola has a population of 30.7 million people, most of
whom are still highly influenced by European culture due to 400 of
Portuguese colonialism in the country. The official language of Angola
is still Portugees.
Nominal GDP Rank: #5 Nominal GDP Per Capita Rank: #9
Alex Unusual, as she is popularly known, is celebrating her birthday today February 15, 2019 and amongst other things, she is very thankful.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate took to Instagram to express
her excitement over the big day, noting she she will not keep calm.
According to her, she is a Queen in her lane.
She wrote:
Living my fairy tale life and as daddy’s little princess
and a Queen in my lane. Casting love spells with my magic wand and magic
heart. Staying as beautiful as flowers, protecting my kingdom
fearlessly and staying pretty. It’s my birthday people!!!! I won’t keep
calm. *Adjusts crown
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s baby is already setting new records and he or she is not even born yet!
The royal couple’s first child has triggered a betting frenzy with a
record breaking amount of cash being placed on the date of birth, sex
and name of the child.
According to betting intelligence website bookmakers.tv bookies
expect more then £8million on the new royal baby, who is due to arrive
around April.
This is massively more than the £3 million bet on Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince George combined.
Company spokesperson Philip Trampe said:
“Meghan and Harry’s
popularity is off the charts and their good news will send the public
into a royal betting frenzy of epic proportions. “Fans are so keen to speculate on every aspect of the baby and
millions will be riding on the name, arrival date and sex among many
other predictions. “Up until now, Harry and Meghan’s wedding was the Royal event
attracting the largest number of novelty bets on record as bookies took
in just over 3.5m in bets. “Yet the couple’s unborn baby is attracting more than double that amount in bets already.”
Punters having been putting their money on what the royal baby will be called, with Diana taking nearly 15 per cent of all bets. What do you think the royal baby will be called?