Monday, August 15, 2011

The Face of Babs - help me decide

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It's a new week, people, do I have some goodies for you! :)

I said on the last excerpt that you guys should expect a Babs side of the story soon but when I got ready to share another snippet from my WIP, I got into a debate with myself on the picture to use for him. I want you guys to help me decide.

To be honest, my male lead in this work in progress started life as Wale, he was supposed to be one of the side characters from A Love Rekindled (Kevwe's roommate in Uni). Back then, his namesake, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - previously of LOST, was my visual cue.






And then the name changed to Babs and Dunni started praising his smile, and it was Hakeem Kae-Kazeem that came to mind. I confess I fell in love with his smile when I saw him as the male lead in INALE, a romantic folktale from Nollywood.




But wait, I was doing my rounds one day while writing and one blogger, I think it was Lady Ngo, was listing her chocolate addictions and included Idris Elba. I decided that he did actually have a cute smile and since then, he sometimes crops up when I think of Babs.



So who should be the face of Babs?
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PS, some of you may know that Boris Kodjoe is my number one eye candy. Unfortunately, he doesn't make this list, not because there's anything wrong with his smile, but he's not dark enough. :)




28 comments:

  1. Wendy@FabNouveauAugust 15, 2011 3:03 AM

    Well this is a tough one for me because I really have a soft spot for Hakeen. he was one of the very first Nigerans to grace our local sitcomes and he did a lot of hilarious ads too. So that's where my heart is but the hormones are definitely with Idris. LOL

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  2. 9ja MomAugust 15, 2011 3:15 AM

    I can picture Idris a lot easier in that opening scene...

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  3. NaijaScorpioAugust 15, 2011 4:03 AM

    Idris! Idris! Idrissssss!!!!!!

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  4. deolascopeAugust 15, 2011 5:03 AM

    I vote Adewale!!!!

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  5. NikkishoAugust 15, 2011 6:04 AM

    IDRIS! :D

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  6. Talli RolandAugust 15, 2011 6:26 AM

    They all look VERY yummy to me!

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  7. A-9ja-GreatAugust 15, 2011 8:05 AM

    1. I choose pix 3.
    2. I choose pix 3
    3. I choose pix 1.

    They are all very lovely by the way,but the ones i chose are the best in my own opinion.

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  8. 9jaFOODieAugust 15, 2011 8:39 AM

    Idris please!!

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  9. ♥ CG ♥August 15, 2011 8:56 AM

    Idris....*faints*

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  10. Natural NigerianAugust 15, 2011 9:52 AM

    Adewale for Babs! I like Idris and all but not for this.

    Hakeem, nothing against you. I am just seeing you for the first time and you haven't had a chance to grow on me.

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  11. alotedAugust 15, 2011 10:47 AM

    idris! idris! idris! all the way

    he is just too gorgeous and yummy

    my hubby shldnt see this

    okbye

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  12. Gospel GirlAugust 15, 2011 11:17 AM

    Idris (dearest eye candy bicep filled hunk) is one of my favourite actors, and also coz he is a Brit like me, I feel we have a lot in common ...he he he but somehow I feel Guy no 1 (Wale) for this particular role...
    Shame about Boris Kodjoe's complexion but the man is too mush mhen.... :)
    Myne what of Lance Gross?

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  13. stelzzAugust 15, 2011 11:23 AM

    Idris pls

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  14. Wendy Tyler RyanAugust 15, 2011 11:25 AM

    Oh, my heavens, Idris all the way, baby. I just watched a movie with him in it the other night - "The Losers". Hands down - Idris Elba.

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  15. shortyAugust 15, 2011 11:32 AM

    Ha'an everyone is saying Idris, me I choose Picture number 1 sha.

    Myne I want to send u a mail, can I please get the email address to send it?

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  16. Sisi YemmieAugust 15, 2011 12:14 PM

    Picture 1....

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  17. MyneAugust 15, 2011 1:56 PM

    @Gospel Girl, I'll have to look for Lance Gross, doesn't sound familiar.

    @Shorty, myne@mynewhitman.com

    Thanks everyone, Idris is pulling ahead. OK.

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  18. J.L. CampbellAugust 15, 2011 2:10 PM

    I like the guy in the last set of pictures.

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  19. TrishaAugust 15, 2011 5:51 PM

    These are my faves:
    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUUFSkI82-A/TjsSI0VlTSI/AAAAAAAACVQ/uGgpl732QLM/s1600/Wale+1.jpg

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gxSr25G4IQY/TjsSI54lRyI/AAAAAAAACVM/YVP-JAcUkbQ/s1600/Idris+3.jpg

    Mmmm, yummy!

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  20. BlessingAugust 15, 2011 7:10 PM

    Idris!!!

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  21. LTMAugust 15, 2011 7:26 PM

    oh, MAN!!! Tough question! I love love LOVE Meestah Eko (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje)... he was my favorite character on L O S T... but at the same time, I really like Idris, too.

    I still love Mr. Echo. And if he's your first face...

    oh, I don't know~ :D <3

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  22. HOMEMADE ENTERTAINMENTAugust 15, 2011 11:30 PM

    IDRIS MOST DEFINETLY.

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  23. Abi TobiAugust 16, 2011 2:26 PM

    the first one...

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  24. gretelAugust 17, 2011 9:34 AM

    guy 1,ever since i watched him on get rich or die trying and his actions to 50 cent I hate him,so I'm voting
    idris *licks lips

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  25. MyneAugust 17, 2011 10:00 AM

    @Gretel, LOL...

    Idris is the winner.

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  26. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 9:31 PM

    I always thought Idris was F.I.N.E
    but Hakeem...That smile...that skin... *Fans self*
    Where has he been all this while? lol

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  27. Kiru TayeSeptember 02, 2011 5:05 AM

    It's Hakeem for me.

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  28. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 11:43 AM

    All sweet n yummy but I will go for Hakeem.....Taye Diggs my kinda man,but not on the list.

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