Lauryn Hill Underwhelms her US Tour

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Lauryn Hill has left fans "confused" and "underwhelmed" on her present US tour.

The former Fugees singer has habitually appeared up to three hours late for dates during her tour and confused the audience by playing unrecognisable versions of her own songs.

At a recent show in Atlanta, the Everything Is Everything singer reportedly said from the stage how she was tired of "playing the same music night after night".

A disgruntled concertgoer told SandraRose.com: "Lauryn said, 'I want crowd participation,' but nobody could participate because nobody knew the music! Everybody was looking around like, 'What song is this?'"

"It was new music completely. The lyrics were the same, but every single record she played she put a different spin on it. She changed the whole thing.

"You can't just say 'I don't wanna play my music night after night.' That's what we pay our money to hear!"

Meanwhile her former bandmate Wyclef Jean has spoken about Lauryn and third Fugees member Pras Michel, saying that while he loves them, the group - who split up in 1997, but reunited briefly from 2004 to 2006 - will not get back together again.

He said: "It was the first band of hip-hop in our generation. At the end of the day, Pras is my brother and Lauryn is my sister, despite what the media say.

"The Fugees are not meant to be. We're rock stars from a locked group. You're going to have egos and differences but at the end of the day I love them both very much."

Meet Your Presidential Aspirants For 2011 Polls.

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Now that most of the primaries have been completed, and the presidential flag bearers for the parties have been selected, I think it’s a good time to present the presidential candidates for the 2011 Nigerian Presidential Elections in April. To the best of my knowledge these are the only presidential candidates that have publicly declared their intentions, and still remain as flag bearers for their parties.
The information below was gotten from their websites and Wikipedia for clarification. I have no bias, neither am I encouraging anyone to vote for one person in particular. This is just to raise awareness, so to speak. I encourage everyone to read up about each presidential candidate via their websites, and other resources available to us online. We are at an era where information is a google click away from us as opposed to when we relied on newspapers, propaganda, and rumors to get knowledgeable.
For more information on each candidate, visit their respective websites, read more about them and their platform and vote wisely. Voter Registration is currently open all over the country so if you haven’t registered you have till january 29th to do so.
I wont go into too much grammar, so here goes. A brief introduction and mini bio if you will of all the presidential candidates for the 2011 elections.
Here goes:

1. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

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Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCFR, Grand Commander of The Order of The Federal Republic and President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Age: 53
State of Origin: Bayelsa / Ijaw Tribe
Education: University of Port-Harcourt, Bsc Zoology 1981, Msc Hydrobiology and Fisheries Biology 1985, PhD Zoology 1995
Politcal Party: PDP (People’s Democratic Party)
Currently the President, Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Goodluck is married to Patience Goodluck Jonathan is blessed with 2 children.
For more information on Goodluck Jonathan and his campaign visit, http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com/
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2. Dele Momodu

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Best known as the CEO of City magazine, Ovation International.
Dele Momodu has been a scholar, teacher, administrator, writer, polemicist, reporter, columnist, photographer, publisher, political activist, detainee, refugee, actor, restaurateur, speaker, and a world traveller.
Age: 50
State of Origin/Tribe: Yoruba
Education: University of Ife (Now OAU), Bsc Yoruba 1982, Msc English Literature 1988
Politcal Party: National Conscience Party (NCP)
Currently the owner of Ovation International Magazine.
Dele Momodu is married to Mobolaji Abiodun Momodu and they have 4 children.
For more information on Dele Momodu’s campaign, please visit delemomodu2011.com
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3. Pat Utomi

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Best known as a political economist and entrepreneur, and as co-founder of Lagos Business School (Now Pan African University).
Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy and management expert is a Nigerian entrepreneur whose ultimate goal is to positively affect humanity.
Age: 54
State of Origin/Tribe: Delta State
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Bsc. Mass Comunication. MA, MPA, and Ph.D in political economy.
Political Party: Social Democratic Mega Party
For more information on Pat Utomi and his presidential campaign, please visit http://utomifornigeria.com/
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4. Muhammadu Buhari

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Best known as former military president from 1983 – 1985. Buhari was the spearhead behind the War Against Indisciple (WAI) movement, and also installed the environmental sanitation day which is still being implemented today.
Age: 68
State of Origin/Tribe: Fulani from Katsina State
Education: Officer’s Cadet School in Aldershot (United Kingdom), October 1963; Platoon Commanders’ Course at the Nigerian Military College, Kaduna, 1964; Mechanical Transport Officer’s Course at the Army Mechanical Transport School in Borden (United Kingdom) 1965; Defense Services’ Staff College, Wellington (India), 1973; United States Army War College, June 1979 to June 1980.
Political Party: Congress for Progressive Change (CPC)
For more information on Buhari and his presidential campaign, please visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Muhammadu-Buhari/51744382733?v=info
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5. Nuhu Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu

Best known as the former head of the anti-corruption agency, EFCC from 2003-2007.
Nuhu Ribadu was born November 21, 1960. He graduated from the Nigerian Law School and was called to the bar in 1984, before joining the Nigeria Police, where he rose to become head of the Legal and Prosecution department, Police Headquarters, Abuja. His 18-year service in the Nigeria Police culminated in his appointment as pioneer Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in April, 2003.
Age: 50
State of Origin/Tribe: Adamawa State
Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, BL 1983; Nigerian Law School, 1984; Msc Law; Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by Babcock University, Ogun State; Senior Fellow at St. Anthony’s College, Oxford University;
Political Party: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)
For more information on Nuhu Ribadu, please visit, http://ribadu2011.com
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6. Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau

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Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau is the current Governor of Kano State.
Age: 55
State of Origin/Tribe: Kano State
Education: 1976 Certificate Course On Guidance and Counseling, Bayero University Kano; 1977  University Education (MATHEMATICS EDUCATION) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Political Party: All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)
For more information on Ibrahim Shekarau, please visit http://ibrahimshekarau.com/
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I hope this helps those who need a bit of info on each of the candidates. As earlier stated, it’s important you do a bit of research before you vote or support (as the case maybe). There’s really no need complaining if you don’t intend to vote. Let’s leave the negative attitude till after elections. It doesn’t help any to be negative, but it just might pay off to have a positive attitude. Peace. #RSVP.

Uche Jumbo, UTI, Waje & Goldie Ready To Bowl For Boobs | Jan 29th 2011 | Abuja

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Abuja is set to host the First ever Bowling For Boobs Competition in Africa to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening.
Stand Up To Cancer Naija is happy to announce its signature fundraising event for breast cancer awareness tagged “Bowling for Boobs”. The national tour event will kick off with the median edition holding at the dome entertainment centre central Area, Abuja on the 29th of January, 2011. The event which will be a bowling competition, with six teams, of eight players in each team, all competing against each other. The objective is to have fun while raising awareness and money for breast cancer project in the grassroot; prior bowling experience is not required.  The event will be hosted subsequently in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, J’borg, London and Calgary
Gate taking of N1,000 admits you to the event however, to actively participate in the bowling event, individuals can register in any of the two categories: ‘The celebrity or the Regular team’ with a fee of N20,000 (twenty thousand naira) or N10,000 (ten thousand naira) respectively. The funds generated from this event will be used to support the ongoing grass root breast cancer projects under Stand Up To Cancer Naija. “Like a Bra our event aims to uplift and support women battling breast cancer!” said Caleb Egwuenu, Project Director of Stand Up To Cancer Naija. We are calling on everyone to take up teams or join in a team, in this incredibly colourful and outrageous social event. Raffle tickets and prizes will also be available. Confirmed celebrities bowlers featuring in this event are; Uche Jumbo,UTI,Waje Goldie many more are to be confirmed soon.
During the event there will be free Breast Examinations going on in the venue, by our team of doctors and oncologist.
For more information on this event, please contact Caleb Egwuenu, Project Director, Stand Up To Cancer Naija on 08094410320 or Kairos Konsulting on 08077501247

Loy Okezie, Tech Blogger & Startups Analyst-How He Made Money Through Online Ventures.

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Loy Okezie is a digital media strategist and founder of Startups Nigeria, the first online technology start-up community in Nigeria.
He has consulted for several small and mid-size companies and helped start-up CareersNigeria.com, one of the leading job portals in Nigeria in 2007.
Loy works full-time as a Content Developer for ConnectNigeria.com, an information search portal for Nigeria similar to Yahoo! and AOL.
One of Loy's biggest moments was when some of the world's biggest blogs VentureBeat and GigaOM, tried to break his servers by linking to this blog after he broke the news about the Encipher Inye, Nigeria's first tablet PC.
he also writes about startup companies for Memeburn, a technology news and analysis site.

.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW You’re a business graduate right? What influence do you think attending University has on an entrepreneur’s life? Do you think it makes you more aware and prepared to start your own business?
Yeah, I think that University should prepare us all for the business world. Whether you have a background in IT, Business or Arts, I think that the knowledge, skills and networks you build over the years at the University should be leverage for you when starting a business.
As a result of some knowledge, skills and networks acquired while studying at the University, I started a small training outfit that helped over 100 students from different backgrounds to improve on their presentation skills.
From that experience, I learned how to deal and handle people with different abilities while improving my communication skills. Ultimately, I learned some practical lessons on managing people and running a business.
How did you get involved in technology and start-ups?
I grew up with computers and although I didn’t have my first PC until I was in the University, I developed a lot of interest in the technologies (I use every day), the companies (that innovate them), the people (behind them) as well as emerging technology developments in the new web space.
My inspiration came from several books I read on how technology companies such as Google, Yahoo and eBay started. Then, I started reading technology blogs such as TechCrunch, Mashable, VentureBeat, GigaOM and RWW, all of which provide a daily dose of Internet companies and their activities.
That said, my most inspiring entrepreneurial driving force is Sir Richard Branson, best known for his Virgin brand of over 360 companies. His adventure into space tourism with Virgin Galactic which takes paying passengers into suborbital space is the most audacious venture I’ve ever heard of.
Thus, upon returning from France in 2008 where I spent about 3 years studying, I invested a lot of my time and resources exploring web start-ups. As a result, I founded Startups Nigeria in order to showcase technology-related companies especially web 2.0 and mobile start-ups from Nigeria.
This has afforded me the opportunity to meet some of the smartest brains behind some of the best start-ups as well as some potential investors in the web and mobile space.
Tell us about Startups Nigeria?
Back in April 2008, I founded Startups Nigeria as a startups and technology news-related blog with an international focus on Nigeria. The blog eventually became very popular, influential and highly respected within the Nigerian and African technology and social media space.
Today, Startups Nigeria is a youth-driven, online community for technology enthusiasts, internet start-ups, companies, entrepreneurs, investors and students, all pioneering innovations in Nigeria’s emerging start-up eco-system and Internet economy.
With the new platform found at www.startupsnigeria.org (still in private beta), users can build their profile page, add and promote their start-ups, share their start-up stories, photos, videos, follow other start-ups, find ideal start-up partners, find technology-related jobs, find entrepreneurs and investors and lots more.
The idea of the platform is to help build Nigeria’s emerging dot-com Internet industry and contribute towards a knowledge-based economy in Nigeria by the year 2020 and beyond.
In the future, we hope to become a technology start-up incubator and help fund financially viable start-ups from Nigeria and African entrepreneurs.
What companies are you excited about in the Nigerian start up community?
Basically, I’m excited about companies that are using innovation to create value and solve problems. Thus, if there are any entrepreneurs and start-ups out there that apply this principle, I’ll be singing their praises louder and possibly backing them financially.
What change are you looking for in the Nigerian start up, changes that should be adopted to bring growth and expansion in the start-up community?
We need to see a lot of innovative thinking and approach.
We need to see new and exciting business revenue models.
We need to see collaboration with other entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa.
We need to see a vibrant technology community that fosters healthy discussions on the emerging web, mobile and Internet industry.
We need to see our Universities teaching emerging web and mobile app technologies.
We need to see web and mobile app development competitions sponsored by huge technology companies and targeted at University students.
We need to see technology incubators and angel investments.
Do you think it’s important that any internet company fully engage in social media to be successful?
Not necessarily, but it could go a long way in building a community faster and easier.
You’ve typically been ahead of the curve with tech and social trends (video blogging, social media, etc). What do you see as the “next big thing” – a technology or trend that will change the game yet again?
Location-based services like Foursquare and Gowalla.
Any other words of wisdom for young entrepreneurs looking to start a new business?
Never Think Average. Never Quit.
So what’s next for you?
Building an emerging digital media brand that will change the way we live.
Thank you for your time loy, hope to speak to you soon.

BBA All Stars: The Journey so far with the famous Five.

 

This month, as from Friday January 14, DStv audiences tuned in to M-Net East (21:30 CAT) and M-Net West (23:00 CAT) will get a chance to catch up with the five housemates who played the game to the end – when BIG BROTHER ALL STARS: THE JOURNEY reunites Lerato Sengadi (South Africa), Munya Chidzonga (Zimbabwe), Mwisho Mwampamba (Tanzania), Sheila Kwamboka (Kenya) and series winner Uti Nwachukwu in a special edition reunion show.

Join series presenter IK Osakioduwa as he jets off to visit with each of the five housemates in their home countries to see what they’ve been doing since the show ended, and how life has changed for them since their appearance on the show. In addition, BIG BROTHER ALL STARS: THE JOURNEY will see all five housemates join IK in a studio in Johannesburg to talk about the show, its effect on their lives and what their plans are for the future.

BIG BROTHER ALL STARS: THE JOURNEY will be re-screened on Sunday January 16 on M-Net East (17.00 CAT) and M-Net West (19.00 CAT). The program will also be screened on AfricaMagic (Monday January 17 at 20:00 CAT), AfricaMagic Plus (Tuesday January 18 at 21.45 CAT) and MagicWorld (Tuesday January 18 at 16.55 CAT).

For more information on M-Net channels and programs, log on to www.mnetafrica.com

The Future Awards Pre -Conference

The organisers of The Future Awards have formally announced the Keynote Speaker for this year’s edition which holds on Sunday, January 30, 2011. This is the sixth edition.

The keynote address is a yearly tradition that has seen some of the nation’s most respected role models from across the world address the brightest and best Nigerian young leaders directly in an intellectually charged environment – one of the unique attributes that have made the awards stand out in stature and impact. 2008’s Keynote Speaker was former Minister for Education and Vice President of the World Bank, Obiageli Ezekwesili and 2010’s Keynote Speaker was Managing Director of the World Bank, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Indeed Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s turn at the podium last year is memorable for injecting into the media and youth culture the revelation that the youth constitute 70 per cent of the population. That information and the charge from her speech for young people to take charge of the change process has been credited as the launching pad for initiatives like Nigeria’s largest coalition of youth groups working for free and fair elections, Enough is Enough Nigeria and other initiatives for good governance.

This year’s Keynote Speaker is expected to walk in that fine tradition. Olusegun Aganga, former Managing Director with Goldman Sachs is Nigeria’s Minister of Finance as well as Chairman of the 2010 Board of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (BWI).

The Future Awards (TFA) 2011 this year holds at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos. Winners will be unveiled in categories from Best Use of Science and Best Use of Technology to On-Air Personality of the Year and Creative Artist of the Year.

TFA continues to blaze a trail as Africa’s biggest youth awards and Nigeria’s most influential youth event, partnering over the years with the World Bank, the British Council, the Federal Ministries of Information, Education and Youth, amongst others, and reaching up to 10 states of the country as well as Ghana, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

This year’s edition is supported by Access Bank, HiTV and the Miccom Golf Resorts. Official media partners are Y! (www.ynaija.com), Cool FM and Wazobia FM. More information is on www.thefuturenigeia.com.

Big Brother Africa Season 6 Starts Soon.Check And Apply

Big Brother Africa is back!

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It’s time to enter Big Brother Africa, before you go any further please remember you have to be 21 years or older and applications close on 27th February 2011

Step 1: Download the BBA 2011 application form.
Step 2: Please read carefully the”Information for Applicants” section on the BBA 2011 Application Form.
Step 3: Please complete the application form and attach your photographs.
Step 4: Email the completed application form to BBA@endemol.co.za or drop it off at the following Multichoice offices:
Angola-Luanda, Botswana-Gabarone, Ethiopia–Addis Ababa, Ghana-Accra, Kenya-Nairobi, Malawi-Blantyre, Mozambique-Maputo, Namibia-Windhoek, Nigeria-Lagos, South Africa-Johannesburg, Tanzania-Dar es Salaam, Uganda-Kampala, Zambia-Lusaka, Zimbabwe-Harare. 

Pictures from Olumide akande and Dakore egbuson's wedding

Pictures from Olumide akande and Dakore egbuson's wedding

Olumide akande ,the son of the popular business tycoon Chief harry ayoade akande got married to nollywood actress Dakore egbuson yesterday in Lagos,check out the pictures from the wedding courtesy best of nollywwod TV

Mimi set to unveil 'Divalish collection

Big Brother Housemate and musician, Wilhemina Abu Andani, known in showbiz as Mimi, is set to launch her clothing line come February 2011.

According to Mimi, the event, which takes place on February 12 at the A&C Mall, will see the launch of the clothing line with the name 'Divalish Collections'. The charity event will have some of Africa's finest celebrities, including Uti and Sheila, all from the Big Brother revolution reality show, as well as other Ghanaian stars.

Mimi revealed that after venturing into the Big Brother Africa reality show and having a successful stint in music, she felt the time was right to venture into her most cherished passion, which is fashion.

The star-studded night of glamour will be climaxed by a fashion show dubbed 'Runway', with some celebrities hitting the run way to model for charity, including other thrilling guests and exciting performances.

'It is actually a charity fashion with Devalish fashion by Mimi. I'm doing a charity fashion show and at the same time outdooring the clothing line. What I get from it is going to charity. As much as I'm outdooring my clothing line, I'm using that opportunity to give back,' she disclosed.

Adding, 'In the evening, we have a fashion show [dubbed] Runway and the Music [with] performances by me (Mimi), Efya, Chemphe, Okyeame Kwame, Bertha and Uti.'

She said she will also unveil her celebrity wear during the launch and explained that the clothing will be modeled by only celebrities.'

Mimi explained that the name Divalish Collections was inspired by the name given to her when she was in the Big Brother house.

'Divalish Collections because most people call me Divalish and I have come to accept it. It came from Big Brother House…and I have always said that I will use it as a brand,' concluding that she has so much talent in her and she will come out with all her skills at the appropriate time.

A new fragrance by perfumer Patrick McCarthy, entitled simply 'Money', has been created to smell just like the real money..

A new fragrance by perfumer Patrick McCarthy, entitled simply 'Money', has been created to smell just like the real thing. Even the packaging has been pimped up, with the bottle lounging in a bed of real shredded dollar bills. Money was inspired by a Japanese study that found the smell of the green stuff made us work more efficiently. Tests on workers in factories showed that they worked harder when the smell of money was pumped through the air vents. Designed for wearing in the workplace, the fragrance makers hopes to achieve some seriously profitable results. 'Her Money' tries to reproduce 'the clean scent of freshly minted bills', according to manufacturers Liquid Money, who've described the scent as subtle but layered with the aromas of tropical fruits. 'His Money' imitates the 'woodier' bank note, combining wafts of rosemary and precious woods with ocean breezes and bright citrus. The makers promise that the fragrance will, 'create your own personal scent of success.' Currently available in the US only ( $35 for 50 ml), we're hoping that the scent will soon be available in the Nigeria so that we can all spray ourselves successful.