Marriage in Absentia or Proxy - Will You Wed a Photograph?

I came across this picture on Facebook and decided to share. I have heard stories of a friend of a friend who did the same thing. The lady's fiance, whom she had never met prior to the marriage by the way, was based abroad and couldn't come home so they had to do everything by proxy.

Unconditional Love - Man Wears a Sign Board to Find Someone to Donate Kidney to His Wife

Larry Swilling, wore a sign board on the streets of South Carolina for nearly a year to find his wife a donor kidney. Luckily, a donor was found, and the wife, Jimmy Sue, has just had her transfer surgery successfully completed. The donor heard about the couple from news reports about a man who wore a sign board looking for someone willing to give up one of their kidneys for his wife.

DBanj's Top Of The World Is The Perfect Victory Song

D’Banj’s "Top of the World" is a mix of all your favorite victory songs, and  is the official song of the African Nations Cup 2013. The video is even better and highlights the road to victory for the Super Eagles of Nigeria who took the trophy. The last time the Super Eagles won was in 1994. All patriotic Nigerians and football aficionados will surely love this :)

Victor Uwaifo, Ufuoma Ejenobor, Ireti Doyle, Lilian Esoro and Linda Ejiofor at Matilda Obaseki's Wedding in Benin

Matilda Obaseki, an actress on the popular Nigerian TV series, Tinsel, celebrated her marriage to Arnold Mozia in a wedding ceremony in Benin. Some guests at the wedding including Tinsel actresses Linda Ejiofor and Lilian Esoro as well as Ufuoma Ejenobor shared some pictures from the event. Also in attendance were Victor Uwaifo, Chris Okagbue and Ireti Doyle. More pictures below...

Four Words to Ibinabo Fiberesima - Back Off Boris Kodjoe!

Need I say more? OK, I admit it. I'm just jealous. Boris Kodjoe, along with Amber Rose, Genevieve Nnaji and Karlie Redd are judges on the Miss Earth Nigeria show organized by Ibinabo Fiberesima and the three judges outside Nigeria arrived Lagos this weekend. As you can see from the pictures, Ibinabo is smitten. Didn't someone tell her the man was married, and his #1 crush space is already taken? I'll say no more, Ibinabo, four words is enough for the wise.

Idris Elba - Humble Beginnings, Being Divorced and The Paternity Test That Showed a Son Wasn't His

Idris Elba looks amazing on the cover of the latest GQ magazine where he talks about a lot of different things. His work as one of the best known black actors in Hollywood has been cemented this year with Pacific Rim, and the forthcoming Mandela for which some believe he'll be nominated for the Oscars. But beyond his work, Idris also gets personal, talking about his background and the two women that have defined his attitude to relationships. Read some excerpts below...

Marriage Avowals - Audu Maikori on Meeting his Wife, Dr Zel and Putting God in His Marriage

Audu Maikori doesn't like being called a Celebrity but that is exactly what he is. As the CEO of one of the most prominent music labels in Nigeria, he definitely has a large following. What many may not know is that he's a married man. Audu Maikori granted an interview to Love and Words blog about many things including his marriage of five years to Dr Zel Maikori. Here are some excerpts...

Nollywood Actress Rita Nzelu Launches Her Movies, International Games and International Attack on DVD

Rita Nzelu and Husband

Rita Nzelu was one of the very first Nollywood actors, and has been in movies as early as 1995. She however, has been quite scarce on the scene after she relocated to the UK and decided to concentrate on her personal life. Finally, she is back to the movies, and this time she's not only acting but producing too. Her first project was International Games and International Attack, directed by Tchidi Tchikere, which premiered last year and is now out on DVD.

Efya's Best In Me - Music Video Romance

Efya is one of my favorite Ghanaian musical talents and this song continues her run with great songs and wonderful videos too. Sarkodie plays Efya's love interest in 'Best In Me'. Enjoy.

Maternity Style - Pregnant Halle Berry Counting Down the Days to Baby

Halle Berry's baby boy is due any day now and she's still finding stylish ways to dress her bump. In this outfit, a black fedora hat gives her black maxi skirt and draped gray top a chic edge.