Saturday, October 4, 2014

MTV's 20 Best Nigerian Songs Ever Lists Oliver Twist, Yahooze, Skelewu, and Pakurumo?

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MTV Base Africa has stirred controversy after they released a list of the top 20 greatest hits EVER, to come out of Nigeria. The list was to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence on October 1, 2014, but many musicians and fans have poked holes in the selection. See the list below and tell us if you agree that these are the top 20 Nigerian songs ever!

RIP Taiwo Oshadipe - See Pictures With Twin Kehinde - Nora and Nelly Of 'Sister Sister'

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The Gospel music circles in Nigeria are again in mourning after the death of Taiwo Oshadipe, one half of Gospel singing duo Oshadipe Twins who passed away earlier this week.

The twins were also the face of Sister-Sister, the 10th anniversary edition of Wale Adenuga's Super Story series, where the twins played sisters, Nora and Nelly. They also released a music video earlier this year for their song Araba featuring Olamide Badoo.

Omawumi Shows Off Pregnant Belly In New Pictures?

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At the time Omawumi Megbele was reported to have secretly carried out her traditional engagement with Tosin Yussuf, her fiance and the father of her 3 year old daughter back in September, some said the singer was pregnant.

In an Instagram post which may be confirming the pregancy reports, Omawumi shared this picture that highlights her baby bump. See another picture she shared showing her before look, and now.

Friday, October 3, 2014

#CelebrateYourPartnerToday - Dakore's Husband Olamide Akande Marks Over 8 Years of Dating

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For #flashbackfriday, Dakore's husband Olumide Akande gave a shout out to his wife and how their love has come far over the years. He shared the picture above on with the caption;

Me and the Mrs @dakoreea - Crane Hotel, Barbados circa 2008 - before she was the Mrs, before the kids, before real responsibilities, before life as we know it! 8.5 years long, 8.5 years strong...still love this woman. #celebrateyourpartnertoday

Asa Gets Standing Ovation At London Concert‏

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Internationally acclaimed Nigerian musician, Asa, sang her heart out in Union Chapel for an extremely rare London concert. For a show that was long overdue it was far from disappointing.

Hitting the stage at 8:45pm on the dot wearing a beautiful dazzling playsuit, her signature dreads cut in a flattering bob style and funky fresh glasses, Asa looked stunning.

Incredible Moment Funeral Workers Realize 'Dead' Ebola Victim Was Still Alive [Photos]

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An ABC News reporter, Dr Richard Besser, witnessed a man who was thought to be dead found to be alive after his body was about to be taken away to a crematorium to be burnt and disposed.

The reporter had been speaking to the camera about the funeral workers and their work when they realized the man was moving. The journalist immediately began to report on the unfolding miracle.

Michelle And Barack Obama Mark 22 Years Wedding Anniversary

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"22 years. #HappyAnniversary." The first lady, Michelle Obama just shared this short note on twitter with their wedding picture. See the tweet below. Congrats to them!

ISIS Beheads British Aid Worker Alan Henning, Threatens Another American Hostage

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Peter Kassig with 'Jihadi John'

British aid worker Alan Henning has been beheaded by ISIS in a video posted online by the terror group. 44-year-old Mr Henning was a father-of-two and a taxi driver near Manchester before deciding to do aid work in Syria, He was kidnapped on Boxing Day last year as he delivered aid to Syrian refugees.

Meet Real-life Princess Jasmine Singing A Whole New World 22 Years Later

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Lea Salonga is the lady beside Princess Jasmine above and she provided the singing voice for the animated character. Somehow, I've always thought that Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle performed the music for "A Whole New World" in Disney's Aladdin, now I know better. I also didn't know the voice behind my favorite princess Jasmine and Mulan was one and the same. As they say, we learn everyday.

It's been 22 years since she took her first magic carpet ride, and earlier this year, 43-year-old Lea Salonga teamed up with Il Divo for an amazing rendition of “A Whole New World.” Check it out below...

President Goodluck Jonathan Adresses Second Term In Eid-El-Kabir Message

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President Goodluck Jonathan has addressed the calls he said he has been receiving to run for a second term in office in the message released by Reuben Abati, the media aide for Eid-El-Kabir. Check out the full message below...