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Living in Lasgidi! Watch Premiere Episode of GiDi Culture

Living in Lasgidi! Watch Premier Episode of GiDi Culture

Gidi Culture is a new TV series following the lives of lagosians,  starring celebrity photographer turned musician and actress Toni Tones as well as Seun Kentebe, Kiki Omeili and Seun Ajayi.

Synopsis

The show’s protagonist, Halima Dan-Ladi Adebayo, is a naïve upper class Nigerian attending graduate school in New York City. When a grave accident occurs in her apartment, Halima’s divorced Mother, M…

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Tiwa Savage's White Wedding on 26th April in Dubai.

  In what is becoming a norm for Nigerian celebrities, singer TiwaSavage and hubby, producer Tee Billz, have picked April 26 for their white wedding in far-away Dubai.

The wedding which initially had been fixed for February in theMaldives Island, had to be rescheduled for what the couple term personal issues.

Just like singer Tuface Idibia when he took his wedding to theFar East and the…

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Arhinarmah - Luxurious Home Decor with an Ethnic Influence

Arhinarmah – Luxurious Home Decor with an Ethnic Influence

Arhinarmah is on a mission to encourage people of all backgrounds to welcome Africa into the home. The iconoclastic London based label seeks to create beautiful items of furniture and handmade soft furnishing with an African accent that can be enjoyed by people of all ethnicities.

Catherine Arhin who is the Founder and Creative Director at Arhinarmah London was born and raised in West London to…

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Supermodel Kendall Jenner

Supermodel Kendall Jenner - instagrams for calvin klein

Kendall Jenner took to Instagram to model some Calvin Klein underwear in a sexy new pic, a là Mark Wahlberg‘s throwback ads.

“morning! just going to hang out in #MyCalvins alllll day! … thank you @calvinklein for my little gifts,” the 18-year-old model captioned the shot. In the photo, Kendall flashes a giant smile while sitting on a backyard lounge bed. She sports saggy jeans that show off her…

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Beyonce Reluctant To Attend Kim and Kanye's Wedding

What started as the wedding of year, looks like it may be turning into the battle of the year. You may already know Beyonce does not want to attend Kim Kardashian’s upcoming wedding to Kanye West as it will be filmed for Keeping Up With The Kardashians. However, the superstar singer may have no choice but to attend, although that doesn’t mean she won’t go down without a fight!

Of course Kanye…

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Interview with Ronke Edoho of 9jafoodie.com

Ronke Edoho of 9jafoodie.com @9jafoodie

Meet the sweetheart behind your favourite Nigerian Food Blog 9jafoodie.com and winner of the Nigerian Blog Awards 2013. Ronke Edoho is a remarkably talented cook and blogger, with a passion for Agriculture and African Culture. What I like the most about her blog is her endless creativity. Her cooking style is a fusion of two worlds, “Rooted in tradition, created with a modern flair.”

The 27 year…

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Mr and Mrs Mustapha Aliero

Mr and Mrs Mustapha Aliero- breath taking bride

This breath taking bride is our favourite March bride thus far. The new Mrs, has everyone looking her way with these gorgeous pictures captured by George Okoro.

    Credits: Makeup: MamzaBeauty | Dresses: Glamedge | Yara Couture | Photography: George Okoro

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Rihanna and Drake Are Exclusive

I guess Rihanna is a coin, on one side it’s Chris Brown and the other is Drake. So who is head and who is tail? We think Drake is the tail, cause there seems to be more fire with Chris Brown but Drake is there to pick up the pieces. Are they taking turns? I guess Drake should enjoy while his turn lasts. TMZ reports the couple are exclusive.

  “Multiple sources extremely close to the couple tell…

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Meet Freelance Photographer Yaro Elisha

What inspired you to be a photographer?

Film, my love for movie making. It actually got me into photography. I wasn’t so interested at first, but my first mentor got me into it. He mentioned to me that photography is fundamental in understanding movie making.

Are you a paid photographer?

Yes! Yes I am. I do operate freelance mostly.

What do you love most about photography?

Honestly, there is a…

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Paul Okoye and fiancee Anita Isama release pre-wedding photos

Paul Okoye and fiancee Anita Isama release pre-wedding photos

  P-Square’s Paul Okoye to wed on 22nd March his longtime girlfriend and baby mama, Anita Isama in her hometown in Port Harcourt. See pre-wedding pictures.

    Photo Source: Lindaikeji’s blog

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Zaron Opens Victoria Island Branch

Zaron Opens Victoria Island Branch

Zaron is a new and fast growing Nigerian cosmetic brand, they are expanding constantly and they have a new branch to prove it. The Victoria Island branch was opened officially on Sunday March 9th. The new store is located at Prime Shopping Mall,  Victoria Island.

   Photo Source: Lindaikeji’s Blog

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Chimanda Adichie wins US National Book Critics Circle Award

Chimanda Adichie wins US National Book Critics Circle Award

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie yesterday March 13th won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction for her third novel about race and identity, Americanah.

The prize, which is chosen by 600 book critics and editors from major publications, is among the most prestigious literary recognitions in the world.

The award was presented to her yesterday at a function in…

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New Reality Show - Nigerians Abroad

New Reality Show – Nigerians Abroad

Drama makes good television, the tackier the better. As if there aren’t enough tacky shows to “keep up with,” we are hit with yet another. “Nigerians Abroad“, is a dramatic reality TV show profiling the everyday lives of young Nigerians living in Los Angeles, California, USA.

The show is created and produced by Meni Odaibo, while Njideka Duruhesie is the executive producer.

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Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi presents the “Colour Storm” S/S 2014 Ad Campaign

Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi presents the “Colour Storm” S/S 2014 Ad Campaign

Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi Debuts its alluring ad campaign for their Spring/Summer 2014 collection, the collection comes with a phantasm of textiles and fusion of colours which gives you an illusory of an elegant night with the stars and somehow a rainbow.

The shoot was shot in a post-Victorian setting by Tobbie Macguire of TCD Photography with creative direction from Onyinye Fafi-Obi.

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Africa’s Fashion Week Season 2014 - Mercedes Benz

Africa’s Fashion Week Season 2014 – Mercedes Benz

The list of fashion events have started and the first destination is in Johannesburg, South Africa at the 2014Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter. Designers like Marianne Fassler, David Tlale, Abigail Bertz and more will be showcasing.

There aren’t Nigerian designers, but this list has got some of the best in the industry from South Africa. Check out the schedule below.

Venue: Sandton…

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New Trailer For 'Half Of A Yellow Sun'

New Trailer For ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun’

Co-starring Thandie Newton, Dominic Cooper and “Attack The Block” star John Boyega, “Half Of A Yellow Sun” is based on the bestselling (and Orange Prize for Fiction-winning) novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and follows the lives and loves of four people against the backdrop of the 1967-1970 Nigerian-Biafran war. Biyi Bandele adapted the screenplay and directed, and while the film…

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Interview With Lohi Ogolo of Lohicreations.com

This week’s interview is with amazingly talented Lohi Ogolo. The 26-year-old food blogger and certified chef is a native of Edo/akwaibom, Nigeria. She was born in Kaduna, raised in Port Harcourt. Moved to Doha, Qatar and currently living in Canada. So I guess you can say she is well traveled and exposed to a lot of flavour. She earned a degree in Political Science, and worked as an Insurance…

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