Blast From the Past - Oba Ovonramwen of Benin

Ovonramwen with his wives and children

Ovonramwen Nogbaisi (ruled 1888–1897), also called Overami, was the Oba (king) of the Kingdom of Benin up until the British punitive expedition of 1897. I first read the story of Ovonramwen in a drama written by Ola Rotimi titled Ovonramwen Nogbaisi: An Historical Tragedy in English. It was a moving story, one of the few really historical books of that era. Now the internet puts some real faces to the names mentioned in the book, and makes the history real.

TuFace Shares Favorite Wedding Moments in Music Video for Rainbow

You've seen all the wedding pictures, here, and the timeline of Tuface and Annie Idibia's romance, here. In his new music video, Tuface shares his favorite moments of both the traditional ceremony in Akwa Ibom, and the white wedding in Dubai. So sweet.

Contestant Proposes to Girlfriend on America’s Got Talent

America's Got Talent started last week but I missed out on the first episode. Today's episode more than made up for it as it had loads of talent, laughs, and even more specially, love and a proposal. One contestant named Travis Pratt auditioned with an opera song and ended it with a proposal to this girlfriend.

Ankara Night at the Taruwa Festival of Art

I blogged about the Taruwa festival of performing arts and the final ball to round off the successful festival had an Ankara theme. The festival showcased music, poetry, theatre, dance, fine arts and screening of short films, and was very well attended. Enjoy the pictures...

Magazine Covers - Kate Henshaw on Wow

Kate Henshaw always looks great, and this cover is no exception. She is indeed Forever Young!

Is Marriage the only valid outcome of a Relationship?

Lola Omotayo, Peter Okoye's romantic partner and mother of his two children, recently granted an interview where she spoke about her relationship with him, and how it has been dating one half of one the music group for years now. After the interview, there was a storm of comments on blogs and social media, with a lot of people insisting she was making a mistake by not insisting on a ring.

Serena Williams Wins French Open - Beyonce Writes Congratulatory Message

Serena Williams last Saturday, beat Maria Sharapova in the French Open finals to take the title at the Tennis Championship. It was her 16the Grand Slam win and she's not backing down. Lawn Tennis was one of the first sports I loved and I'm a big fan of Serena Williams. It appears Beyonce is another fan, and in a show of support, she posted a handwritten note on her site congratulating Serena, "Stunt on them Serena, 31 and in your prime...You have no idea how much you inspire all of us women."

Photos - Njideka Odili Weds Uzoma Iheme Nwosu

Njideka Odili, the second daughter of the former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili got married to Uzoma Iheme Nwosu, on the 8th of June, and their reception held at the International Conference Centre Abuja with Ali Baba as the MC and both President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience present among other governors and dignataries.

Magazine Covers - Architect, Olajumoke Adenowo on TW

Since this is TW's men's edition, one would be forgiven for expecting to see a man on the cover of the magazine, but Olajumoke Adenowo makes a lovely picture. I've been wanting to see some non-entertainment women on magazine covers and TW seems to have read my mind. Olajumoke is an architect. Well done TW!

Jennifer Eliogu – Ifunanya : Romance Meets Music

This is honestly one of the best songs I've heard come out of Nigeria in recent times. Her first single, You and I gave a sample of what her sound is - highlife with a hint of R&B - but in this song, she comes into her own, both lyrically and vocally. I love this, and will buy a CD when it becomes available.