Former Ivorian First Lady Simone Gbagbo Gets 20 Years In Prison For Post-Election Violence

In a case that brings to mind the current situation in Nigeria, the former Ivorian First Lady Mrs Simone Gbagbo has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for organizing post election violence after her husband, Laurent Gbagbo lost out in the 2010 Presidential elections in Ivory Coast.

In a unanimous judgement today March 10th, the jury at an Ivorian court said Mrs Gbagbo together with her husband's supporters, after rejecting the results from the elections that saw her husband's main rival, Alassane Ouattara declared winner of the election, carried out activities that undermined the state security which left over 3000 people dead.

Ini Edo, Annie Idibia, Emmanuel Ikubuese, Others Join Walk Against Rape

Actress Ini Edo and Annie Idibia, singer Lami Phillips, and Mr Nigeria Emmanuel Ikubese were among the high profile personalities who joined others to participate in the Walk against Rape initiative in Nigeria. The walk kicked off from the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Ground GRA Ikeja in Lagos. Continue to see more photos...

Wife Charged For Setting Fire to Husband's Penis After Valentine's Day Quarrel

A woman, Bukola Ogidiolu, has been charged by police for allegedly pouring petrol on her husband, and setting him ablaze, especially targeting his private parts. While earlier reports had said that the accused has set her husband on fire in revenge for a bad Valentine's day where he did not get her any gifts, Bukola insists she has no hand in how her husband got burnt.

According to The Nation, while being paraded to reporters, the 36 year old woman denied setting her husband on fire for refusing to take her out on the Valentine’s Day which happened to be her birthday. She claimed that she had a disagreement with her husband over his alleged nonchalant attitude to her failure to conceive since their marriage over three years ago.

Lami Phillips on Being a Woman In Music, Sexual Harrasment, Tiwa Savage, & More on AML Show

Singer and songwriter Lami Phillips made her major debut in the music industry, in 2009, with the release of her freshman album ‘intuition.’ Since then, the Afro-queen of soul has created and maintained a sound and style that keeps R&B/alternative/rock music relevant on Africa’s music map.

In this episode of The Africa Music Law Show, Lami opens up on producing her freshman album, using social media to build her brand, women in music and progress, Tiwa Savage as a trailblazer, sexual harassment, and violence against women in the industry. Lami and Uduak also discuss the business of music, her upcoming EP and album record label agreements, death of larger record labels in Nigeria, copyright society of Nigeria (COSON), and much more. It is an episode not to be missed. Listen below..

Kim Kardashian Announces Anal S*x With Kanye? Captions Photo With Eggplant & Peach

Latest trailers for season 10 of Keeping up with the Kardashians have the major storyline for Kim Kardashian dealing with her struggles to get pregnant again with husband Kanye West. Supposedly, the couple whose daughter is just over a year old have been doing all they can to get her knocked up again, which involves lot of sex. But we all know that for babies, the nookie has to go in the cookie.

But going by Kim's caption for the photo above with Kanye which she just shared on Instagram, it seems someone is going to get it from the back. So either Kim is pregnant already or they just love spicing it up. The caption - an eggplant and a peach - however had several of her fans going eww and saying that she lacked class. See post and comments below...

Bachelor Chris Soules Engaged To Whitney Bischoff [Photos]

Bachelor Chris Soules has just made his choice of his fiancee and it is Chicago nurse Whitney Bischoff! The couple have unveiled their official couple photoshoot in the latest edition of People Magazine where Whitney shows off her new engagement ring. On how he feels about her, Soules explains;

"She was the person I could see myself with. Whitney is my soulmate. It became even more clear at the end. It just felt right."

Now, the betrothed couple, who have communicated in secret since the finale's taping in November, can finally come clean about their relationship.

Lupita Nyong'o Dazzles In Red For Paris Match Magazine

Actress Lupita Nyong'o shows off her long toned legs in this photoshoot picture from her spread with Paris Match magazine. The publication has shared the teaser on their Instagram page with the caption;

#LupitaNyongo black sun of #Hollywood. In the streets of #NewYork, she can not take a step without being asked for her autograph. In one year, the Oscar winner for "12 Years a Slave" - which was her first role - has become more than a star. A real phenomenon. Here on the 36th floor, in front of the huge window of a penthouse at the InterContinental, #Lupita dominates #TimesSquare. Stoic, she keeps smiling despite the vertigo. To find in an interview this week #ParisMatch.

Prices For Apple Watch Edition Starts From $10,000 [Photos]

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc today unveiled the new Apple Watch which comes with a lot of features, including making phone calls, helping you check into a hotel, track exercise and calorie loss, check your heart rate, help you call a Uber taxi, and remind you of appointments. Basically, it is a smart watch/mini computer which will be able to access some of the iPhone apps.

The device will be available for order on April 10 and in stores around the world on April 24. What got Twitter talking was the costs of the various options available for the Apple Watch, especially the Edition version whose prices start from a staggering $10,000. Prices for the Sport model start at $349 while the stainless steel Watch starts at $549.

Woman Allegedly Poisons Herself After Husband Discovered Her Cheating

33-year-old Seun Alabi, is currently being investigated by operatives of the homicide unit of Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, after his wife died from a poison overdose. The man however claims he has no hand in the death, and that she killed herself by drinking rat poison after he discovered that she was cheating and threatened to expose her to family and friends.

It was gathered that the couple, who had been married for over seven years, had three children. The wife, a 27-year-old Togolese named Bose, reportedly committed suicide after her husband confronted her over allegations of extra-marital affairs.

Charles Novia's AMVCA2015 Review - Genevieve's Amstel Malta Gaffe, Boring Mavins, More

The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards or AMVCAs in short - held over the weekend with movie actors, celebrities and enthusiasts all stepping out for the Award ceremony. Check out some of the red carpet photos here and here.

As usual, movie producer, director and critic Charles Novia has written a review of this year's awards which he says seems to be lacking some pizzaz when compared to the previous years. Read the full review below...