AFRICA TOP MODELS - LIYA KEBEDE
Today we are adoring the amazing Ethopian-born Liya Kebede (who I have adored for years). She has a startling beauty that makes her a runway and editorial favourite, and a great passion for giving back to the community where she grew up.
If you haven’t heard of the label ‘Lemlem’, it was launched by Liya Kebede in 2008. Here is an excerpt from the About page of the brand website www.lemlem.com:
Supermodel / actress and former World Health Organisation’s Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Liya Kebede discovered that traditional weavers in her native country of Ethiopia were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their goods and wanted to do something about it. Recognizing the beauty, quality and historic significance of their work, Liya started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving
Liya Kebede now aged 34 is an Ethiopian model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer and actress who has appeared three times on the cover of US Vogue. According to Forbes, Kebede was the eleventh-highest-paid top model in the world in 2007
Sunday 23 December 2012
Wednesday 19 December 2012
DON NAZ: Biography Of Owoye Andrew Azazi
Biography Of Owoye Andrew Azazi
Late Andrew Azazi
He joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Regular Combatant Cadet- Course 12 on July 3, 1972 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on December 14, 1974.
The General held an MSc in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan. He also completed the Staff Intelligence and Security Course, School of Service Intelligence, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, and Combined Strategic Intelligence Training Programme, Defence Intelligence College, Washington DC, United States.
He was a graduate of the Command and Staff College, Nigeria, and the National War College, Nigeria, where he won the President and Commander-in-Chief’s merit award for best all round performance.
Azazi was said to have had one of the fastest growing military careers for wearing the ranks of Major-General, Lieutenant-General and General between May, 2006 and June, 2007.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo made him the Chief of Army Staff in 2006 and later Chief of Defence Staff.
On August 20, 2008, late President Umaru Yar’Adua replaced Azazi with Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike as CDS and announced Azazi’s retirement from military service.
President Goodluck Jonathan later appointed him as National Security Adviser on October 4, 2010 and sacked him in June 22, 2012.
He was married and had five children, a granddaughter and two grandsons
DON NAZ: Gov Imoke undergoes treatment for chronic kidney d...
Gov Imoke undergoes treatment for chronic kidney disease in the US
Last week, there were rumors that Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State had passed away. However, SaharaReporters was able to determine that Mr. Imoke is in the US where he is receiving regular dialyses for a renal disease.
One source disclosed that Mr. Imoke is staying with relatives in the state of Maryland, near Washington, DC.
“Liyel Imoke’s kidneys are in bad condition and he’s undergoing regular dialyses,” said one of our sources.Another source said the governor maybe undergoing surgery for kidney transplant since he has remained unreachable in the last 48 hours.
Governor Imoke has been out of Nigeria for several weeks after he disclosed that he needed to take time off to address a health condition. However, Mr. Imoke did not reveal that his health problem has to do with his kidneys and that he was proceeding to the US to receive monitoring and treatment.
One of our sources said that the ailing governor “has no immediate plans to return to Calabar,” the capital of Cross River State.
DON NAZ: At The Club With Remy Martin ends 2012 with a big ...
At The Club With Remy Martin ends 2012 with a big bang
At The Club With Remy Martin has firmly established itself as a firm favorite for party and fun lovers in the city of Lagos since inception this May.
November’s party at The Place Lounge (By Papas), Lekki, Lagos still rings fresh in the memories of all in attendance as Dr.Sid; Kako bi Chicken crooner, Reminisce, and E.M.E soldier, Skales thrilled the crowd with their excellent vocal delivery, lyrical skills and pure class which left everyone screaming for more. There was not a single dull moment as each act stepped up to do what they do best, even as the sensational DJ Spinall and Shody kept the pitch intense.
Well, the premium brand goes a step higher this month as it invites all to come party with Mavin megastars Wande Coal and D’Prince. Also in the house live would be Seyi Shay, Reminisce, and one of Naija’s finest rising stars Pelly Hustle. On the wheels of steel is still the international DJ Spinall and another of the nation’s finest hypeman, Shody.
In his statement, Remy Martin Senior Brand Manager, Thibault Robert said, “We assured our loyal consumers and fans that the last party this year would be something quite memorable. This move is in keeping with that promise, and it also goes to show you that this is a brand you can always count on to deliver now and always.”
Don't forget to LIKE the REMY MARTIN Facebook Fanpage to be at our awesome parties -> www.facebook.com/
The At The Club With Remy Martin monthly party is proudly supported by The Beat 99.9 FM and TRACE Urban TV.
DON NAZ: Check out Rihanna's $12million Pacific Palisades m...
Check out Rihanna's $12million Pacific Palisades mansion
DON NAZ: 1Music Networks presents ' Boost The Music'
1Music Networks presents ' Boost The Music'
Come 21st December at the Civic Center, Lagos will witness a party like no other! 'Boost The Music'
brings together a selected audience to party with their favorite A-list artistes, top DJs, Vee-jays and OAPs. It also includes surprise performances from some of the hottest artistes of the moment who will perform to an intimate crowd in a very interactive energetic atmosphere.
The night will bring together fans and their favorite artistes in a lively and no holds barred party designed to give invited guests an UNFORGETTABLE party experience! Red Carpet starts at 9:00pm.
To get an invite to ‘BOOST THE MUSIC’, like our Face book page: www.facebook.com/1musicnetworks and do any or all of the following:
· Follow us on Twitter: @1musicnetworks OR
· Download 1 Music Networks BB App from App world: http://bit.ly/VCeYGX
Let’s hook up and party! It’s ‘Boost The Music’ is energized by Lucozade Boost …Supported by Bacardi, BEAT FM 99.9 and TV Continental.
DON NAZ: Photos from 2face Idibia's End of Year/Playas Ball...
DON NAZ: Things Nigerians Love
Things Nigerians Love
For customers in Abuja, items can be purchased from the website or from DV8 clothing store, Extension A34 E-fab shopping mall area 11 Garki, Abuja.
To top if off, the store is offering 10% discount on all shoes and clothing ordered from the website only this season to run until the 23rd of Dec. 2012.
All of the items they stock are exclusively TNL, made for them by them so check out their website get to shopping!
Do not forget to follow them on twitter @tnldesigns and like them on FB: Things Nigerians Love.
Tuesday 18 December 2012
DON NAZ: LMAO! See what Cossy retweeted. Oh dear...
LMAO! See what Cossy retweeted. Oh dear...
DON NAZ: Are Chris Brown and Rihanna done? Rihanna kinda co...
Are Chris Brown and Rihanna done? Rihanna kinda confirms it...
Well, who can blame her? She's probably had enough. First, Chris Brown invited his ex Karrueche Tran to Paris to be with him, then over the weekend a French reality star claimed to have slept with him in Paris. Oh well, she probably needed closure...getting back with him and ending things was probably what she needed to do to purge him out of her system. Now keep it moving...
DON NAZ: Which Miss Universe African Queen rocked the Best National Costume? You Tell Us! See the Contestants in their National Costumes, Swimwear & Evening Gowns
Which Miss Universe African Queen rocked the Best National Costume? You Tell Us! See the Contestants in their National Costumes, Swimwear & Evening Gowns
It’s almost here. The 2012 edition of the Miss Universe competition will take place this Wednesday 19th December 2012 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA.
Just before our African queens vie for the crown with other beauty queens, here are snapshots of them in their national costumes and preliminary competition swimwear and gowns.
Take a look and let us know who you think will bring the crown once again to Africa after Leila Lopes’ history making victory last year.
We are loving the National Costumes! Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and South Africa’s costumes are our favourites! Let us know yours.
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Angola
Profile
Name: Marcelina Vahekeni
Age: 22
Hometown: Ondjiva
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Bostwana
Profile
Name: Sheillah Molelekwa
Age: 19
Hometown: Gaborone
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ethiopia
Profile
Name: Helen Getachew
Age: 22
Hometown: Addis Ababa
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Gabon
Profile
Name: Channa Divouvi
Age: 21
Hometown: Ngounié
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ghana
Profile
Name: Gifty Ofori
Age: 24
Hometown: Accra
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mauritius
Profile
Name: Ameeksha Devi Dilchand
Age: 26
Hometown: Curepipe
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Namibia
Profile
Name: Tsakana Nkandih
Age: 22
Hometown: Windhoek
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Nigeria
Profile
Name: Isabella Agbor Ojong Ayuk
Age: 26
Home Town: Cross River
______________________________________________________________________________________________
South Africa
Profile
Name: Melinda Bam
Age: 23
Hometown: Pretoria
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Tanzania
Profile
Name: Winfrida Dominic
Age: 19
Hometown: Dar Es Salaam
What do you think of our beauty queens in their national costumes as well as their preliminary competition swimwear and gowns? Let us know!
Photo Credit: Miss Universe Official Website
DON NAZ: Which Miss Universe African Queen rocked the Best National Costume? You Tell Us! See the Contestants in their National Costumes, Swimwear & Evening Gowns
Which Miss Universe African Queen rocked the Best National Costume? You Tell Us! See the Contestants in their National Costumes, Swimwear & Evening Gowns
Posted on Monday, December 17th, 2012 at 6:26 PM By Damilare AikiIt’s almost here. The 2012 edition of the Miss Universe competition will take place this Wednesday 19th December 2012 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA.
Just before our African queens vie for the crown with other beauty queens, here are snapshots of them in their national costumes and preliminary competition swimwear and gowns.
Take a look and let us know who you think will bring the crown once again to Africa after Leila Lopes’ history making victory last year.
We are loving the National Costumes! Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and South Africa’s costumes are our favourites! Let us know yours.
****
Angola
Profile
Name: Marcelina Vahekeni
Age: 22
Hometown: Ondjiva
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Bostwana
Profile
Name: Sheillah Molelekwa
Age: 19
Hometown: Gaborone
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ethiopia
Profile
Name: Helen Getachew
Age: 22
Hometown: Addis Ababa
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Gabon
Profile
Name: Channa Divouvi
Age: 21
Hometown: Ngounié
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ghana
Profile
Name: Gifty Ofori
Age: 24
Hometown: Accra
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mauritius
Profile
Name: Ameeksha Devi Dilchand
Age: 26
Hometown: Curepipe
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Namibia
Profile
Name: Tsakana Nkandih
Age: 22
Hometown: Windhoek
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Nigeria
Profile
Name: Isabella Agbor Ojong Ayuk
Age: 26
Home Town: Cross River
______________________________________________________________________________________________
South Africa
Profile
Name: Melinda Bam
Age: 23
Hometown: Pretoria
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Tanzania
Profile
Name: Winfrida Dominic
Age: 19
Hometown: Dar Es Salaam
What do you think of our beauty queens in their national costumes as well as their preliminary competition swimwear and gowns? Let us know!
Photo Credit: Miss Universe Official Website
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