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• Fathia Balogun, Bimbo Akintola Win Big At The 2015 Annual Eko International Film Festival
• [VIDEO] We Never Knew Genevieve Nnaji And TY Bello Could Dance Like This
• 5 Groundbreaking Nigerian Celebrity Photographers
• Funke Akindele Stuns In New Photos
• [PHOTOS] Fathia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Oritsefemi And Others Star In ‘Aiye Mi’ Music Video By Dayo Amusa
• [PHOTOS] The Fabulous Life Of Wizkid And How He Spends His Millions
• [PHOTO] TY Bello Cuts Her Trademark Afro. Now On Low Cut
• Funmi Iyanda Breaks Record. Becomes First African Woman To Receive This International Award
• Venita Akpofure Tarka And Her Adorable Daughter Cover ‘The Celebrity Shoot’ Magazine In Style
• [VIDEO] Watch The Funny Things Comedian Akpororo Did At His Wedding

Fathia Balogun, Bimbo Akintola Win Big At The 2015 Annual Eko International Film Festival Posted: 24 Nov 2015 07:00 AM PST The 6th Annual Eko International Film Festival has come and gone. Below is the full list of winners: Feature Film Category Award 1. Best feature film : God forgive us by Michael Bachochin USA 2. Best Nigerian Film: Heavens Hell by Katung Direkta Aduwak Nigeria 3. Best Actor Jeffery Kissoon from the film Ham & The Piper Uk 4. Best Actress Bimbo Akintola from the film Heavens Hell Nigeria 5. Best Supporting Actor Chumani Pan from the film Silverain Ghana 6. Best Supporting Actress Nse Ikpe Etim from the film Heavens Hell Nigeria Documentary Award Category Best Documentary Under the Palaver Tree by Clair Savary France Indigenous Film Award 1.Best Indigenous Film . Bogiri Olanu by Taiwo Samuel Nigeria 2.Best Actor Indigenous Tayo Afolayan from the film Alaaru Nigeria 3.Best Actress Indigenous Fatia Balogun from the film Bogiri Olanu Nigeria Short Film Category Award 1. Best Short Film Awaiting Lazarus by Duke Orok UK/Nigeria 2. Best Nigeria Short Film Zyra by Douglas Enogieru Nigeria 3. Best Actor Short Film Michael Peters from the film Awaiting LazarusUK/Nigeria 4. Best Actress Short Film Abigail Ocheiri from the short film Deranged Nigeria Student Animation Film Award Best Student Film Animation : Tatiana by Sadiq Sadiq Nigeria 1. Outstanding Young Actor Award Somadina Adinma from the film Miss Teacher Nigeria 2. Outstanding Young Actress Award Treasure Obasi from the film Heavens Hell Nigeria

[VIDEO] We Never Knew Genevieve Nnaji And TY Bello Could Dance Like This Posted: 24 Nov 2015 06:00 AM PST We just came across a video of Genevieve Nnaji and TY Bello grooving to Paul Simons ‘Obvious Child’ and we are so surprised at the way Gene and TY was flailing thier arms and grooving happily to the rhythm of the song. Watch the fun video below: Rocking hard to Paul Simon’s ‘obvious child ‘with @genevievennaji after our super shoot yesterday . We dance because we made AWESOMENESS!!!And yes..cuz it’s Monday today … We creatives don’t work Monday mornings….( at least we like to believe that .. I’m About to go edit in a minute) every 5 years or so I get to shoot her for 48 hours..it’s always unbelievable but yesterday and the location shoot were really something.It was clear that God was on our side. We made beautiful art….Plus I got to Work with the most awesome team ever @bimpeonakoya @veronicaodeka @dfalanaartistry @wadamiamolegbe and chins . Over happy ! Can’t wait to see the short film @malekfoto_films made of the day!#tybellophotography #genevievennaji #fotowaka #hardework #paulsimon #obviouschild #dance filmed by @riasolanke #Sisiano @Sisiano A video posted by TY Bello (@tybello) on Nov 23, 2015 at 12:15am PST Here’s another clip of Genevieve rocking hard. Enjoy! Happy birthday to the King of highlife @2niteflavour #onyendiIgbojemeonu . May you continue to soar to greater heights my brother #igboamaka A video posted by Genevieve Nnaji (@genevievennaji) on Nov 23, 2015 at 6:05am PST

5 Groundbreaking Nigerian Celebrity Photographers Posted: 24 Nov 2015 05:00 AM PST With a plethora of photos on Nigerian celebrities, it can be hard to tell which photographers stand out, and why. Each of these photographers are unqiue in their own way and bring a different style when shooting our everyday celebrities. Here are 5 of the biggest photographers in celebrity and music photography: 1. Kelechi Amadi Obi Kelechi Amadi-Obi settled to full-time studio art after obtaining a law degree in 1993, . He has earned international renown for both his photography and paintings. His unique style and mastery of aesthetics and creative lighting in his paintings have been reinvented in his photography to create understanding, dynamic and result oriented photography for his clients. He also takes candid images of various celebrities, their photos and magazine spreads and covers. Some of his works have been featured in exhibitions within and outside Nigeria. These include; 2006 “Snap Judgement” – New Position in Contemporary African Photography, International Centre of Photography, New York, USA,2005 “Depth of Field” South London Gallery, UK, 2004, “Lagos” Ifa Gallery, Stuttgart, Germany, 2003 “Transferts” Africalia, Brussels, Belgium. In 2004, he won the St.Moritz Style Award for Photography. 2. TY Bello Toyin Sokefun-Bello, also known as TY Bello, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, photographer and philanthropist. Prior to pursuing a solo career, TY Bello was a member of the defunct gospel band Kush. She is also a member of the Nigerian photography collective, Depth of Field and is best known for her beautiful photos of celebrities. She was once/is the photographer to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. 3. Reze Bonna Reze Bonna, is a trained architect, photographer and music producer who studied and runs a fashion/architectural photography outfit in South Africa, servicing a number of the agencies in the country. He is also a founding member of the group Rezolution which is a collective of creative photographers, and a member of the camera club of Johannesburg, and the professional photographers of America. A lot of celebrity photos have been shot by him. 4. Yetunde Babeko Yetunde Babeko is a leading contemporary Nigerian photographer and artist. Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko was born in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria but began schooling in Germany. After her A levels she did an apprenticeship programme, majoring in advertising photography at the prestigious Studio Be in Greven, Germany from 2000 – 2003. After returning to Nigeria in 2005, she continued the art of photography and set up CAMARA Studio in 2007. 5. Bayo Omoboriowo At just 28 years of age, Bayo Omoboriowo has already achieved remarkable success after becoming the official photographer of President Muhammadu Buhari. The photographer is also well known and follows Buhari on whatever journey he goes on.

Funke Akindele Stuns In New Photos Posted: 24 Nov 2015 03:30 AM PST Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has just shared beautiful new photos f herself and she looks so amazing! See the photos below:

[PHOTOS] Fathia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Oritsefemi And Others Star In ‘Aiye Mi’ Music Video By Dayo Amusa Posted: 24 Nov 2015 03:00 AM PST Just over a month ago, Nollywood actress cum singer, Dayo Amusa released a song titled ‘AIYE MI’ featuring Oritsefemi. And now on Saturday, 22nd of November, 2015 Dayo Amusa shot the video for her song directed by HG2 Films. Styled by Angels Touch & Johnsang, the video had guest appearances, such as; Faithia Balogun Williams, Dami’ Adenuga, Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Oshin, Sean Tizzle, Femi Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, Ronke Odusanya, Biodun Okeowo, S-Gee, Funke Etti, Lola Ajibola and others. More photos below:

[PHOTOS] The Fabulous Life Of Wizkid And How He Spends His Millions Posted: 24 Nov 2015 02:30 AM PST Everybody loves Wizkid? Why not? He’s handsome, talented, humble and has a very charming personality. But asides all this, he’s rich which affords him the opportunity to have a life many only dream about. Below is how Wizkid is living the dream: His net worth His net worth is reported to be approximately $11 million. His beautiful house in Lekki. His car collection and worth Starboy Weezy has a: 1. Bentley worth N45M – 2. Porsche Panarema N15M – 3. Hyundai Sonata 4. BMW X6 N11m Has an amazing shoe collection too! He also enjoys exotic shopping sprees! And has a collection of blings too. He also rakes in cash from endorsement deals with big brands like Glo and Pepsi.

[PHOTO] TY Bello Cuts Her Trademark Afro. Now On Low Cut Posted: 24 Nov 2015 02:00 AM PST Aww! Photographer and singer, TY Bello has chopped off her huge afro we’ve all come to love. The mother of two released a short article along with a picture of herself on low cut. She titled it “The Barber Seat” and gave reasons why she decided to cut off her big afro and restart growing her hair. Read her article below: THE BARBERS SEAT The first time I cut my hair was when I was nine. I had been giving my mum hell on sunday evenings when it was time to get it woven for school. She just decided to put an end to my nonsense and took me to Baba Barber in Obalende . I remember being strapped to his squeaky old ,reclined metal and torn brown leatherchair … It must have taken four adults to hold me down . I can never forget.. How can I ? Baba gave me the full treatment . He was determined to impress my mother . He not only shaved off all my hair .. He took off every strand that lined my face and replaced it with a sharp concave line from ear to ear with his manual rusty clippers .. I was devastated . I walked into class the next day greeted with what sounded like a silent but long eeeeeeew from every one . The experience marred me.. I’ve seen baba in a few nightmares attempting to dispossess me of my Afro . So imagine my horror when my hair started dramatically falling out two months after my boys were born . I was deluded by someone who told me I was lucky to be carrying boys as ‘boys don’t take you hair away ‘ they give you even more .. She was right.. Intially at least ..Never had better hair than when I was pregnant .. So slowly but surely Baba barber was beckoning another visit .. But I decided that this time around ..it was going to be on my own terms .. I was going to love my scalp back to a happy place and then cut hair myself when the time was right … Just to start over. Today was that day ..a shoot didn’t happen so I had a lil time in my hands I chopped it all off..Not with old rusty clippers but my own scissors.It makes me look even more like my mum.. So will I be missing my big fro?Absolutely!!But then again ..I’m a Nigerian woman in 2015 and I watch YouTube I know a thousand ways to get that baby bouncing in air again ..In a heartbeat .. I’ll just have fun with this in the mean time. I think I did better than baba barber tho. #bigchop #freshstart photographed by @riasolanke at the studio.”

Funmi Iyanda Breaks Record. Becomes First African Woman To Receive This International Award Posted: 24 Nov 2015 01:30 AM PST On Wednesday, November 25, Funmi Iyanda will receive an honorary fellowship from the University of Cumbria in recognition of her significant global contribution to human rights and sustainability. The Nigerian media entrepreneur, award-winning producer, talk show host, journalist and activist is the first African woman to receive the award. The investiture will take place at a graduation ceremony in the historic Carlisle Cathedral in Cumbria, North West England in acknowledgment of her outstanding and high profile work. Ms. Iyanda, who is best known for independently producing and hosting popular Nigerian talk show, New Dawn with Funmi, which ran on the national network for eight years. She is a Director at Creation Television, a film production company in the United Kingdom, acquiring classic African literary content for film adaptation to a global audience. She is also the founder of Change-A-Life Foundation, a social service non-profit organisation that acts as a bridge between exceptional but indigent youth and women and the individuals, agencies and organisations with the capacity and willingness to meet these people’s needs. Ms. Iyanda has worked closely with the University of Cumbria for a number of years, in particular with its Institute for Leadership and Sustainability (IFLAS), where her achievements and inspiration make her a role model to the growing contingent of African students who enrol on the MBA. She has been recognised by the World Economic Forum making her a Young Global Leader (YGL) and by Forbes magazine naming her one of Africa’s most powerful and influential women, and is a Fellow of the Aspen Institute World Global Leaders Programme. Speaking on receiving the award, Ms. Iyanda said, “I am truly honoured to have my work and career recognised by such a historic institution and thankful for a great space to contribute to a diverse body of knowledge.”

Venita Akpofure Tarka And Her Adorable Daughter Cover ‘The Celebrity Shoot’ Magazine In Style Posted: 24 Nov 2015 01:00 AM PST Model and actress, Venita Akpofure Tarka wows on the cover of the latest issue of ‘The Celebrity Shoot’ magazine along with her cute little girl. The duo stun in matching outfits and amazing style, as they pose for Sam Photography. Styled by Abbyke Domina, we can see Venita has embraced motherhood very well. In the magazine, she talks about motherhood, her private and professional lifestyle, and what has changed. More photos below:

[VIDEO] Watch The Funny Things Comedian Akpororo Did At His Wedding Posted: 24 Nov 2015 12:30 AM PST Popular comedian, Akpororo got married to his heartthrob, Josephine over the weekend and just like the comedian he is, a lot of funny things went down. Watch the excerpts from his wedding to his bride below: Excerpts From Comedian Akpororo Wedding to His Bride – Josephi…Excerpts From Comedian Akpororo Wedding to His Bride – Josephine (Part 1)..Weddings are so Beautiful! Credits: DZRPT Tv Posted by YabaLeftOnline.com on Saturday, 21 November 2015 Courtesy  Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News.