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Saturday, 13 July 2013

Photos:: Oge Okoye Samklef & Family (The Klef's) Chills Out Together

Producer,Song writer and Afropop Singer, Samklef, posted the above pictures of his wife,his 1 year old son , Oge Okoye and himself on instagram, showing us the fun moments the family had in their hang out. The popular Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye is not left out in all of the fun. but in particular, what i love is his boy, he's so cute and looks exactly like samklef.

Woman In Kaduna Gives Birth to a Live Monkey ?

The latest assertion to the popular saying, “Wonders never end,” has just been recorded in Kaduna State where a young Fulani woman gave birth to a baby with a monkey-like face.

The woman, an indigene of SabonIceh village, gave birth to the monkey-like creature Monday morning at the General hospital Kagarko, Kagarko local government, after several hours of labour.

Legendary Indian Actor Pran Krishan Dies At 93

India's legendary actor Pran, who played some of Bollywood's most memorable villains in a career that spanned six decades, died of pneumonia at a Mumbai hospital Friday, his doctor said. He was 93. Pran acted in more than 350 Hindi movies in a prolific career dating back to the 1940s. He played a vast range of roles - a hero, villain and character actor - but was best known for his bad guys, earning the honorific "Villain of the Millennium." May His soul rest in Perfect peace. R.I.P Pran (From the Urban Highlights Family)

Airtel Nigeria Introduces A buy Now Pay Later Plan for All Devices,First of its Kind..

Urban Highlights readers, Airtel Nigeria is offering Nigerians the opportunity to purchase any device of choice(Ipad , Blackberry,Iphone, Android Tabs, HTC, etc) from any of their Airtel shops without paying immediately. This facility allows you stretch your payment over 3 to 6 months. This is the first of its kind in Nigeria and i like the fact that this its starting from a good perspective. Normally, this is how things are done abroad, where you are given the opportunity to pay for purchased items over a ..

2013 City People Nigeria/ Ghana Entertainment Awards Categories

The City People Awards Holds tomorrow Sunday 14th July 2013 at the Haven Center Gra Lagos, and trust Urban Highlights, we have to keep you up to date. Ok! back to the matter (in Wizkid's Voice) Chocolate City is presenting Live tomorrow ,Nosa, he's going to be performing along side with other artiste. Dont miss it for anything. Also, found below are the Categories of Awards and the Respected Nominees of the Awards. Check out the categories below and please leave comments. Lets see what you think.

MUSIC

1. Music Marketer of the Year

a. T. Joe

b. Obaino

c. Sarolaj

Exclusive Interview With Miss Nigeria Beauty Queen 2013 (Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha)

Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha emerged as Miss Nigeria, 2013, last Saturday, in a keen contest held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The 23 year old beauty instantly became a proud owner of a brand new Toyota Camry car, N3million, a luxury apartment for one year and also a trip to California, courtesy of Mud Cosmetics. (Wooow!!! Thats alot) Akudo had her nursery and primary education at Straight Childhood Learning & Development Center, Owerri, Imo State and attended Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Owerri, before being admitted into Abia State University, where she graduated as a Law Student.Two days after her victory, the new Queen spoke with The Entertainer about her journey to the Miss Nigeria crown, growing up, her family and her pet project among other interesting issues.
Excerpts:

How do you feel being Miss Nigeria?

Sports :: Osaze Says, " I’ll Honour Keshi’s Invitation "

Controversial West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie has signalled his readiness to return to the Super Eagles by saying “I’m available anytime”. Osaze, who has been sidelined by the Baggies after he tried to force a move to Queen Park Rangers on transfer deadline in January, has not played for Nigeria since he featured in a 2013 Nations Cup qualifier against Rwanda in February 2012. He missed out on a place in the Africa Cup of Nations squad after his Twitter rants against Keshi.

Exclusive Interview With On Air Personality, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, SheTalks About Her Relationship With Dan Foster

On Air Personality,Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, talks about her job and what she wants in a man in this interview with PUNCH News::Enjoy below :

You have a great voice, by the way. Is it your voice that made you decide to become an On Air Personality?

Thank you. I actually got into radio as a course requirement in school. I started reading the news at the student radio station at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. When I returned to Nigeria, I started

A Must Watch Video: Tiwa Savage Talks On her Journey to fame.

Tiwa Savage is the E-Personality of the week on NigezieTv, Tiwa Savage who is one of the A-list Female singers in Nigeria, talked to NigezieTv about her career, and her story which she described as "Once Upon a Time" ...In at his interview, Tiwa Savage Reflects on her Journey to fame.

please watch the Video and leave comments. dont go without leaving comments. Lets see what you think.

Banky Finds New Boo?

Banky W may have a new boo! The singer was recently spotted at the Chivas Top 100 Men of Nigeria event with Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia. The gorgeous Andrea is the Head of Communications and Marketing at Stephanie and Linus Idahosa’s owned Del-York International. We think they make a cute couple.

Wizkid, John Legend, Snoop Dog, Jay-z and Others Performs At The Yahoo Festival 2013.

WIZKID ON STAGE. JOHN LEGEND ON STAGE

Ok! Back to the matter (in Wizkid's Voice) Yahoo! Wireless Festival 2013 held yesterday at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London. Wizkid performed on stage, stage that featured international artists, likes of John Legend, Snoop Dog, Justin Timber Lake, Jay z and others. Wizkid Killed the Festival with his Afro style on stage, it was amazing how all the white people were dancing to his tune and was seriously screaming . Just at the back stage, Luxury Designer , Alexandra Amosu Famzed him , to take picture with him and on Instagram , he said, "I and my junior Brother" can you see famzy of life? ( By now,you should know Alexandra Amosu( Serial Entrepreneur ,Tycoon, and luxury Designer) even if you've not heard of his Name before, at least you read it here when he gave Peter Psqure The most expensive Champagne in the world (1.2 million pounds) you can read it here If you missed the gist.Wizkid is Repping Nigeria good. kudos to the Bloke.

Friday, 12 July 2013

Wale Adenuga Unveils New Record Label

Seasoned entertainment entrepreneur, Wale Adenuga, is at it again. After straddling the worlds of comic publications, film production and training, the publisher of old Ikebe Super has unveiled a record label. The entertainment mogul, who also recently inaugurated wapTV channel, is respected for the business astute he takes into his programmes, which has made success of them. Now going into music, pundits can only wait to see if he will be able to shake the scene.

Nollywood Actress, Rita Dominic Turns 38 today

NollyWood Actress, Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha , Born July 12, 1975 turns 38 today, Wishing her a Splendid birthday from the urban highlights Family.

Daily Needs Gives N500,000 scholarship to Rolling Dollar’s children

Daily Needs Industries Limited donated N500,000 for the Late Highlife maestro(Fatai Rolling Dollars)

children'seducation. The artiste popularly called Rolling Dollars, who died at the age of 86 on

June 12, 2013, was an ambassador to the makers of De-Deon’s Syrup. In a statement, the

company’s management notes that the gesture is a furtherance of the robust relationship between the

late musician and it as he ...

Mercy Aigbe, Ebube Nwagbo, Tese Onokola, Others At MGN ScreeningInLagos (Pictures)

The much-awaited screening of the prospecting contestants for the prestigious Miss Global Nigeria (MGN) to qualify for the one-week camp heralding the main event later this month is presently going on in Lagos.

At the venue of the screening, Pub 1, Ikeja, Lagos, is filled with many beautiful ladies numbering over 80 and are hoping to win the coveted MGN crown, but first, making it into the camp.

Nollywood stars, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry and Ebube Nwagbo are part of the judges. Also in the panel of judges are Tese Onokola, Gbemi Shotade (first runner-up of MGN 2012 and Miss UN) and Alldrey Ekunno.

The girls are having fun and are enjoying the atmosphere. Some of them who spoke with Nigeriafilms.com confirmed this. They are also hopeful to be selected. They commended the organisers of the event as well as the judges and promised to embrace their decisions in choosing the lucky ones.

Photo :: Yvonne Nelson in A Sexy black swimwear

We have seen her with various photo shoot picture in the past rocking ankara and others wears, Controversy Ghanian actress Yvonne Nelson rocks very bold, fiery red hair in sexy black swimwear. Red is definitely a very new colour for the stunning actress and we really want to know what YOU think about it.

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Photos:: Urban Fashion Styles Of the Day

My Definition of the word "Urban" has not changed. Urban is the word that i use alot for outfits that are exceptional. a number of times, what i call Urban might end up being the Traditional urban style or might not. Today we've featured a number of persons that killed the day with their Urban Interpretations. please feed your eyes below. More Pictures after the Jump Break

Taribo West Begs Keshi to recall Yobo

A former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has pleaded with Stephen Keshi to recall team captain Joseph Yobo as Nigeria prepare for their last Group F World Cup qualifying match against the Flames of Malawi.
Yobo, who was a key player for Fenerbahce in last season’s campaign in Turkey, last played for Nigeria at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa where he featured as a substitute in most of the games. He has since been left out of the team as Nigeria played all their matches in the qualifying rounds for Brazil 2014.

FG secures $500m aviation infrastructure loan from China

The Federal Government has finally signed a $500m loan agreement with China for the construction of four international airport terminals in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano.The loan, which was one of many agreements and Memorandum of Understandings signed by both countries, was approved in Beijing on Wednesday as President Goodluck Jonathan formally commenced a two-day state visit to China. A statement signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Aviation,

Tonto Dikeh Reacts to NDLEA with another Marijuana photo

A few weeks ago, Nollywood actress,Tonto Dikeh posted a photograph of herself, and added the inscription, ‘Mi smoke ganja mi smoke weed, her picture was also close-up of her face that seemed to depict her in a high state. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA reacted to............

Photo :: Tonoto Dikeh Flaunts New Hair Style

The Sexy Tonto Dikeh Posted the above picture on her Instagram Page today showing us her new Hair Style. Cool shaa :)

Tiwa Savage Interview Session With NTA Live!

Miss Kele kele, a.k.a Tiwa savage was interviewed today on NTA , and as a publicity strategy to promote her new album (Once Upon a time) , most of the questions she was asked was about the album .Miss kele kele postponed the release date of the Album several times due to confidential reasons before she finally concluded on a release date and now the Album is out. But hey.. i think the album is cool...why not get a copy and try it out too.

M.I.S Class of 2013 Of Covenant University Celebrates Pre-Convocation Ceremony

The 8th Convocation Ceremony of Covenant University Holds on the 26th July 2013, and to celebrate this day, the best Program in Covenant University (Management Information Systems ,M.I.S) joyfully celebrates in advance of the Convocation Ceremony. After all the Hustle and "Buzzle" of gaining a B.S.c Degree, it was only what they could do to create memories. Please feed your eyes with the pictures below. Be aware that there are more pictures after the the jump break::

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Khloe Kardashian Claims She Has Proof of Affair With Lamar Odom

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's camera-ready marriage seems to be on the rocks.
Star magazine reports that the youngest Kardashian sister has kicked her NBA player husband out of their California mansion after discovering he's been cheating on her with a woman named Jennifer Richardson for more than a year.

Latest Feed: RAND BANK MD SNATCHES FOOTBALLER’S WIFE!

Monumental sex scandals constantly litter the door steps of the rich and famous. And the latest one that has continued to confound all those who have heard about it involves a former bank MD and the delectable wife of an ex-soccer star. The erstwhile bank boss who is still on trial for allegedly helping himself with some of his customers’ money and the one-time mesmerizing footballer’s wife, incidentally, are both from the Igbo-speaking part of Delta State. Although the footballer’s wife is from another South East which name begins with the first alphabet.

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

John Legend Performs At Nice Jazz Festival

At the age of 35, John Legend has already won 9 Grammy Awards.Constantly requested for his talents as a singer, pianist and composer, he has also been heard alongside Kanye West, Alicia Keys or Lauryn Hill.

The nickname “Legend” comes from his childhood friends who think his voice sounds like the soul singers of the 60s: apart from these influences, John Stephens (his real name) also and above all else has an allegiance to jazz, the music he has listened to all his life. John Legend Performed Live at Nice Jazz Festival about 2hrs ago at PLACE MASSENA France,and hey just like always, he trilled the crowed.

Tiwa Savage and Dancers at the Miss Nigeria 2013 Finale in Lagos

At the Miss Nigeria 2013 Finale on Saturday 6th July 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Tiwa savage and her dancers rocked the stage with the Yoruba "Oluku" Dress to one of Tiwa's hit single "Ifewagbona" it was a memorable moment and according to Tiwa savage, she said om instagram "i Enjoyed the performance"

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