All Eyes on Exquisite Magazine as they celebrate their 50th Issue with BBA winners Uti Nwachukwu & Karen Igho

To celebrate Exquisite Magazine’s golden milestone of consistency, passion, dedication and diligence, BBA stars- Uti Nwachukwu and Karen Igho… grace the coveted cover of their May Issue.
The outgoing dapper crooner Uti speaks exclusively to Exquisite Magazine about his journey from

The Urban Marketplace presents its Signature Showcase Edition – Monday 28th May 2012 | Photos from their Premiere Showcase in Maryland, USA

In July 2011, Maryland, USA stood still for the premiere showcase of the highly successful shopping event – The Urban Marketplace…. Once again, the TUM team have put heads together to deliver yet another exciting event where premium wedding

BN Bytes: Alternative Soul Sensation Bez Kicks Off His New York Tour at SOB’s

Bez… brews a unique blend of alternative soul with a mug full of his sonorous voice and hybrid sprinkles of African, Soul, Rock, Jazz and R&B music that clearly sets him apart from the rest.

Being a natural performer with a charismatic and

BN Bytes: Aww…To Be Loved! Photos of Funke Akindele & Her Fiance, Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof

We were all trying to decipher the identity of Nigerian star Funke Akindele‘s beau, now we know plus we have photos of the cute couple!
Funke’s husband to be is Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof known by friends as Kenny …

BN Bargains: Get a 20% Discount off OLCA’s Emotional Intelligence 101 Workshop | Win a Ticket to Wizkid’s Star Boy Tour Concert in London or Manchester

Good Afternoon BellaNaijarians, Happy Wednesday!
We are so happy that you all have decided to join us this sunny day and that is why, it is with great joy we present to you this week’s BN Bargains… slot where Africa’s

• BN Exclusive: Ghana Fashion & Design Week 2012 presents Media Campaign Lookbook – “Licorice”
• BN Exclusive: Yvonne Nelson & Chris Attoh say I Do in “Single & Married” | On-Set Photos of Nadia Buari, Tana Adelana & Surprise Visitor D’banj
• BN Bytes: Miss World 2001 Agbani Darego graduates from NYU! Celebrates with Supermodel Friends Oluchi Orlandi & Ojy Okpe
• Mavin Records Activated! Watch Tracy Nwapa of Flytime TV’s In-Depth Interview with Mavin Stars – Don Jazzy, Dr SID, D’Prince, Wande Coal & Tiwa Savage | BN’s Analysis of the Exclusive Interview
• Senate Refuses to Intervene on Death Sentence Passed on 16 Nigerians in Indonesia

New Music: Tey Chaplin Drops Two Smashing Singles “Turn The Beat Up” & “You Know”

Trust me when I say – “This is not false hype; Tey Chaplin‘s new singles ‘Turn The Beat Up’ & ‘You Know’ are sure fire.”
Tey Chaplin… is a Rapper/Producer based in the UK. He grew up in Port Harcourt,

• New Video: Seye – Superman (Acoustic)
• New Music: Ozzy B Feat. L.O.S – Mike Jackson
• BN Bytes: Eva Gives Us a Little Teaser of Her Music Video “High”

Lynxxx, Rukky Sanda, Banky W, Desmond Elliot, Eku Edewor, M.I, Brymo, Uti Nwachukwu, Bryan Okwara & More Celebrate Genevieve Nnaji at 33! Photos from her Surprise Party in Lagos

Genevieve Nnaji – The Birthday Girl
On Thursday 3rd May 2012, the ever gorgeous Nigerian screen goddess – Genevieve Nnaji… clocked 33. Friends and well wishers in the entertainment industry gathered at Sip Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos to throw the starlet

• Experience US Based Nigerian Poet/Writer Bassey Ikpi Live in Nigeria this August – View Details of her Poetry Contest “Home”
• A Fab Day Out for Fashion Enthusiasts! Exclusive Photos of Ashionye, Omoni Oboli & Adesuwa Onyenokwe at the Official Launch of Byge & the Unveiling of its Regeneration Collection in Lagos
• Julius Agwu, Karen Igho, Dolapo Oni, Ik Osakioduwa at the Lagos Celebration of the New Africa Magic Channels

BN Exclusive: Yvonne Nelson & Chris Attoh say I Do in “Single & Married” | On-Set Photos of Nadia Buari, Tana Adelana & Surprise Visitor D’banj

We haven’t even seen the trailer yet but we already suspect that this will be a must-watch flick!
BN spotted Ghanaian stars Yvonne Nelson, Chris Attoh and Nadia Buari on the set of their new movie “Single & Married…

• Kate Henshaw rocks a Black & Red Mini by AsakeOge at the London Premiere of Andrew Ukoku’s “The Assassin’s Practice” | Movie Trailer & Photos from the Premiere
• Bye Bye TZ! Tanzanian Duo Hilda and Julio eliminated from Big Brother StarGame alongside Zimbabwe’s Teclar | Sierra Leone & Liberia Nominated This Week
• BN Bytes: You Can Call Her “Mrs Jenifa” – Nigerian Star Funke Akindele Engaged

BN Bytes: Miss World 2001 Agbani Darego graduates from NYU! Celebrates with Supermodel Friends Oluchi Orlandi & Ojy Okpe

Congrats to Agbani Darego…, the beautiful beauty queen (Miss World 2001)/model/TV Presenter has just graduated from the prestigious New York University with a degree in Psychology.
When she won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria title in 2001, Agbani

• 25 Year Old Isabella Ayuk wins the 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Title in Benin
• Elite Model Look Nigeria Announces the 5th Edition of its Male & Female Model Search – Click for Details on Registration, Prizes & Casting Dates
• One of These Ladies Will Be Crowned MBGN 2012! The Contestants Display Their Traditional & Contemporary Style

“Vintage Summer”- Sneak Peek | Andrea Iyamah Swimsuit Collection

With summer right around the corner, Canadian-based Nigerian couture designer, Andrea Iyamah…  shows off her versatility as a designer with the release of a vintage inspired swimsuit collection; featuring beautiful printed one pieces, high-waisted bottoms and halter bra tops

BN Exclusive: Ghana Fashion & Design Week 2012 presents Media Campaign Lookbook – “Licorice”

In anticipation of Ghana Fashion & Design Week (GFDW), organisers have collaborated with photographer Kyoko Munakata and London-based Ghanaian designer, Beatrice Korlekie Newman for a promotion campaign titled, “licorice”. Featuring Ghanaian models Soraya Akua Khalil and Phyllis Tekyi-Berto…

Everlasting Bliss: Oyinkansola Ogundipe & Oluwadare Famuyide Wed

Some search all around the world for love, while others are pleasantly surprised to find it…just around the corner! Oyinkansola Ogundipe and Oluwadare Famuyide… met years ago while they were neighbours in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos. One day, he gave

Register Today for Nigeria’s First Ever Wedding Reality Show “Which Bride is Next?” set to Plan a Trendsetting, Elegant & Timeless Wedding Just for You

Not too long ago, yours truly gave you all the exclusive details about Which Bride Is Next? – Nigeria’s first ever Wedding Reality show set to plan the perfect wedding for 12 brides. Now the organizers have revealed to BN…

Man on a Mission: Idris Ayodeji Bello – Afropreneur, Wennovator and Global Health Advocate – talks about Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, Africa and Much More!

In recent times, several Western media have repeatedly focused on Africa, analyzing the prospects of the ‘dark continent’ whilst raising caution about the ability of the next generation to manage resources effectively and implement the required changes. In this exhaustive …

For Nabil

This post was written by one of our readers who would prefer to remain anonymous. She writes from the depth of her heart. …
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On Friday, the 11th of May 2012, Nabil complained of a headache. His best friend and