Pink Pearl FOundation And Oaken Events Easter Giveaway

In the sacrificial spirit of Easter, Pink Pearl Foundation would be organizing a Cancer Awareness Campaign and Charity Giveaway on the 6th of April 2012 to commemorate the Easter celebration. The event is focused on touching lives by putting smiles on people’s faces with a mission to reduce the rate of death caused by breast and cervical cancer in Nigeria. This event will take place in Lagos’ “Ghetto City – Ajegunle” at LA primary school complex Ajegunle with special appearance from the Ghetto Soldier - Daddy Showkey and Nigeria’s finest DJ Jimmy Jatt. There will be free screenings during giveaway.

Speaking on the reason for the event, Spokesperson for the foundation, Mr. Onye Ubanatu said; Continue after the jump >>

Nigeria Border To Niger Where Boko Haram May Be Getting Members From Is Demarcated By Tree Logs

Facebook Extract: 'This is actually Nigeria’s border with Niger Republic, at a small border town called Birnin Kuka in the North-Western state of Katsina. The person on the left wearing red and white trousers is an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)... And what you’re thinking at this moment is right on point: the tree logs in the pictures literally DEMARCATE Nigeria from Niger Republic; crossing the logs means you’ve crossed over to the other country!''

This picture was taking 4 days ago .

Twitter Extract: Will Smith Spits Fire.. On Point!!!

"We live in America where a girl that threw flour on Kim Kardashian was arrested on site. But the man who KILLED Trayvon Martin is still free."- Will Smith.
See The Trayvon Martin Case: 10 Things You Need To Know.

An Interesting Read: If Black Is So Beautiful, Why Alter It?!

Face it, y'all like the sisters WHITE!

Yeah, many of you born liars will deny this but reality reflects that y'all niggers prefer to date and marry at least a light-skinned girl. Y'all can go about saying stuff like black is beautiful, black is amazing, I'm proud of my dark skin, big nose, big lips, huge back side, monster d/?! and what have you?

But brothers and sisters, are you really proud? How come the sisters feel the need to spend so much on whitening cream? How come if a sister doesn't come close to looking like MJ, some folks think they're suffering malnutrition(suffer head) and are thus ugly? Y'all know what I'm trying

This Will Make You Cry, Pls Share - Ogochukwu Onuchukwu (Nee Onugu). 23/10/1976 - 27/2/2012

Ogochukwu Onuchukwu (Nee Onugu). 23/10/1976 - 27/2/2012

True story culled from Late Ogochukwu's WEBSITE via LindaIkeji

My mum is crying. I can see her from here. She has aged since the last time I saw her. Why does she look so old and why is she so thin? Can someone console her? Can someone make her stop crying?

I try to get up but I can’t. I try to reach for her, but I’m stuck where I am. It is very dark in here, and very cold, so very cold.
What am I doing here? Where is everybody? Where are my children? I begin to panic, to struggle; I want to get out of this dark room.

I can hear Uzo calling. She’s calling my name. Then, I see mum again. And I hear Uzo again. I don’t see my children. Where are my children? I can’t see beyond the walls of this dark and cold room. Continue after the jump >>

Dbanj's "Oliver" Is 16 On UK Hot 40, Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege Of "Chiddy Bang" Makes 19

Great stuff.. A friend pinged me on BBM and told me the "Oliver" video by Dbanj is No. 16 on UK's "Hot 40" videos.. Nicee. Shown on UK's music chanel 4music... Other videos included Chiddy Bang's "Ray Charles" at the 19 spot. Others are 1. Alexander Burke - Elephant 2. Emile Sande - Next To Me; 3. Florida ft Sia - Wild Ones; 4. David Guetta ft Sia - Titanium; 6. Nicki Minaj - Starships.

You know what I'd do? Like me, if you don't know all the videos on this list, I'd find them on youtube. *winks*

Still On Don Jazzy [Twitter Extract]: Calls Dbanj His Son.. Really?!

A Must Read (*Chuckles): Cypridophobia – The Fear of Prostitutes

Dear readers, I’ll not place any age restriction to reading this. However, I must let you know that this piece contains strong sexual languages. Therefore, if you know you can’t cope with such, you are advised to quit straightaway. The writer will not hearken to complaints of inconveniences while reading.

I’m thinking if that first paragraph was necessary sef? After all, sexuality is inevitable in this world of man and woman. Not even this jet-age, that a 12 year old boy knows where to put it!
Warning! I am not a Christian writer. I am a Christian that writes, and most things you read from my stable are things that fringes around my socio-political/religious/cultural/romantic escapades. And those close to me should know that I’m a paragon of moral

Beauty & Brains: Nigerians Making Impact | Sisters Series - Mary Olushoga

Small Business Advocate, Mary Olushoga, Nominated for the Oxfam America: International Women’s Day Challenge. Mary Olushoga is in the running to win $1000 through GOOD Maker, a new online platform for catalyzing social change. Mary Olushoga’s idea involves creating an online curriculum that will enable African women and youths launch, or enhance their business and technological skills, so that they can continue to solve various entrepreneurial challenges. 

Mary also plans to launch an online curriculum using webinar platforms to help African youths, especially girls, launch and grow their e-commerce businesses. Mary Olushoga needs your vote, feedback, and support to win!


Voting Ends, Thursday, March 29 so please visit Vote Mary Olushoga Oxfam Good Maker to cast your vote as soon as possible. 4 more days to go…Sign in using your facebook account or register directly onto the website using an email account. Mary counts on your support and feedback.


From me, yea me as in Berrykiss.. It will only take a few minutes but kindly cast your vote!!! Continue to read Mary Olushoga's outstanding resume and watch video of her interview on BBC and more after the cut.

I Will Do With "Jenifa" What Tyler Perry Did With "Madea" - Funke Akindele

“I have decided that I will do with Jenifa what Tyler Perry has done with the character Madea. We all watch Madea and love her. So I will make Jenifa a character that will always come back as a means of bringing laughter to my fans and also passing important messages to the general public,” Akindele said.Akindele created the Jenifa franchise and alter-ego in 2008 to wide critical and commercial success. In 2011, she brought the character back in ‘The Return of Jenifa’ which even recorded a greater success and was premiered in Illinois in America as well as in Lagos to excellent reviews. ‘The Return of Jenifa’ only started selling on DVD last week.

Funke Akindele also revealed that

Don Jazzy Is Married! To.. Bags Mouth Watering Deal With Samsung Electronics

Yea, you heard it first here.. Lol. Donjazzy is married to his STUDIO! *Yimu

The hit producer hit producer just yesterday Thursday, March 23, 2012 in South Africa helped launch a series of new products from popular electronics company Samsung. It is being reported that he was handsomely paid by Samsung.

‘Up next is Don Jazzy from Nigeria launching the Samsung Built for Africa Sound System. #SamsungAfricaForum’, Samsung Africa announced via

Yoruba Actress Taiwo Aromokun's Claim To Married Actor Odunlade Adekola

"Yes, I Dated Odunade Adekola".. Taiwo Aromokun revealed. Eww, what audacity!!! Will someone remind this babe that Odunlade Adekola is married, I'm not even holding brief for the brother but his wife could or would definitely come across the recent interview the actress granted SOURCE. What's wrong with girls lately? Is this freakin' fair?!!

Here's the exerpt from the interview.

"My father is late. He was a pastor. He was very angry with me when I chose acting as a career. He asked me if I didn’t consider what his congregation would think about my decision. I asked him what his fears were. He said actresses often ended

Home Truths - Africa's Super-Rich Put Their Foot Down

SOURCE - Nigeria's mini-elite in Lagos and Abuja enjoy charmed lives as inequality gap yawns.

On an otherwise ordinary-looking, potholed street in the district of Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, is a stone encrusted gate with personalised initials. In the garage beyond, draped in protective covering, is a fleet of eight sports cars that include Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches.

"On a typical weekend these guys head to the boat club to board a private speedboat or jetboat to Ilhasa,"... said Michael (not his real name), a regular at the house of the Nigerian high-society figure,

Pictures from Funmi Iyanda's Climb to Mountain Kilimanjaro

The award winning producer and broadcast journalist Ms. Funmi Iyanda joined other climbers from 32 different countries on a 5day UN advocacy trek up Mountain Kilimanjaro. The climb was organized by the UN to raise global awareness on its campaign to End Violence against Women and Girls. Continue to see more photos... See Funmi Iyanda joins UN Africa Unite on Kilimanjaro Climb to End Violence Against Women and Girls. All African national flags were displayed at the end of the trek and the Africa commitments to gender issues read out. More photos after the jump.

J.Lo Married To Boy Toy, Casper In Mexico.. Who Does That?

JLo Married In Mexico! Who does that? I don't believe it tho.. Unless she's tryna break the Guiness World Record in "the highest no of marriages by one individual in her lifetime". I'm willing to bet this is not true.  

Major-General Tunde Idiagbon Remembered, 13yrs After

Facebook Extact - The labor of our heroes past shall never be in vain! Major-General Tunde Idiagbon, you've been gone for 13 years but we do not forget your patriotism, discipline and fight against corruption. We remember you not for the wealth you didn't amass nor the private jets you didn't own; not for the awards you were given nor the public funds you didn't embezzle but for your sense of patriotism and belief that with hardwork, discipline and zero-tolerance for corruption this nation can be great.

"Those that felt that Buhari and Idiagbon were too “harsh” for imprisoning corrupt public officials, executing convicted drug dealers and armed robbers,

Crazy! - With No Rope, Man Climbs New York Times Building To 'Get Copy Of Newspaper'

A man tried to climb The New York Times building in Mid-Town Manhattan Saturday morning, but only made it to the 5th floor before halted by police. The man was first spotted scaling the 52-story building at 7 a.m. by an onlooker who phoned 911.

Back on the ground, the unidentified man explained to police he was simply trying to get a copy of the newspaper. He was later taken to Bellevue Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, but is said to have suffered no injuries from the incident.

                   

Hilarious: JAMB Held Today In Nigeria, The Released Expo Questions

1. If white rice is white, jollof rice is what?

2. How many times have you written this exam?

3.At what age did GEJ started wearing shoe?

4.Which Nigerian artist now wash cars in Kanye West garage?

5.What are the names of the two people shaking hands when you put on a Nokia phone?

6.Complete with the appropriate word (wiz kid) oya oya ___ your mummy.
A. axe
B. hask
C. ask

7.Each of the following causes death except .. Continue after the jump

One Great Song By A New Act:- T.A.H.D.A.Y. "So-High". Thank Me Later

T.A.H.D.A.Y. - So-High (Download)Xclusive

T.A.H.D.A.Y. real name Adebakin Babatade graduated from the University of Lagos in 2010, studied Physics and Education but music has been his passion. From me to you, he did justice to this one.. Listen to song by clicking the above link. Honestly? T.A.H.D.A.Y. has talent, I wish him well.

Hi Guys, The Game Changing Concert Returns.. See Here

This's just a teaser, y'all need to wait a while till this is unveiled, and soon too. Best brains in Naija entertainment industry are behind this, no further hint.. Wink

Photos: "The Godfather" Turns 40

A father passes down a legacy of power, corruption and violence to his sons, one of whom rejects those values, only to take control with a ruthless contempt in order to preserve the family business. It's a uniquely American story that weaves in elements of assimilation, loyalty, sibling rivalry and quest for power, with a heavy dose of bloodletting.
"The Godfather" is that rare motion picture that satisfies the visceral desire for sensational entertainment, the emotional need for affecting drama,

Hollywood: Nigerian, Dayo Okeniyi Starred In The Most Anticipated Movie Of 2012, 'The Hunger Games'

For some reason, I can't upload the video, I'd suggest you type the following in the search bar on youtube, 'Dayo Okeniyi - The Hunger Games Premiere Interview'. Atleast, this way you'll be able to link the interview. I'm real proud of the brother, Nigerian reppin' us in the biggest movie of 2012 yet. I'm so going to see the movie this weekend, hits theaters today.. Yay!!!* things :D

Mini Biography - Raised in Lagos Nigeria, Dayo Okeniyi (Pronounced: Die-o Okay-ni-yii) began acting in theatre at his elementary school.

Whitney Houston Used Cocaine Prior To Her Death, Adopted Son Reportedly Her Drug Dealer

The LA County Coroner has released Whitney Houston's autopsy report and official cause of death is - accidental drowning. 

The L.A. County Coroner has just released the singer's official cause of death -- accidental drowning ... but the report also notes heart disease and cocaine use were contributing factors to Whitney's demise.

A source connected to the investigation tells us it is "very possible" Whitney had a heart attack that caused her to lose consciousness and

Video Evidence: Dbanj Did Say He Owned Mo'Hits!

Whaiz dis news again abi? Wel, I bumped into dis video where Dbanj sed he startiid his own recurd labels :D Yea, yealz, I fink we shud alao dis mata rest jere, else we hall ar un a lung tinz. Wash end see fur yasef.. #OkBye.

Oh BTW, tarry a while, so what if he said here that he started the record label, prolly he did too but we now know that Mo'Hits is(was) co-owned by him and Don Baba J. Enough said, please join me in hoping this's the last we'll hear on the matter.. Video after the jump

Photo: Woman Throws White Powder All Over Kim Kardashian At Her Own Event

 SOURCE : TMZ

The Trayvon Martin Case: 10 Things You Need To Know

Three weeks ago, an unarmed 17yr old, Trayvon Martin was shot in a gated subdivision in Sanford, outside Orlando. He'd been visiting his father after getting suspended from school. Zimmerman, whose family says is Hispanic but whom police have described as white, was not arrested. He claimed self-defense. The 10 things you need to know about the Martin case wthat has fury spreading all over America..

1. This Is Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old from Miami Gardens, Florida. His parents were separated and he lived with his mother, Sybrina Fulton. His father, Tracy Martin, lives in Sanford, Florida. Trayvon is described by his parents as a hero. "At the

Jobberman.com Releases Nigerian Employee Salary Survey, See Where You Rank!

Nigeria’s Number 1 job website, Jobberman.com recently released its first Nigerian Employee Salary Insights Survey. The survey polled about 10,000 professionals across Nigeria’s public and private sector. According to the survey, the median income in Nigeria (among respondents) is between N51,000 and N100,000. SOURCE

Some other insights…

• 70% of employees in white collar jobs are male
• Employees in the oil and gas sector are the highest paid
• The most commonly employed skill set is Accounting/Finance followed by Administrative skills and IT skills

Key Findings  >> Continue after the jump

Two Homosexuals Sentenced To 2years In Prison In Nasarawa State

This's the kinda story that makes twitter go agog, tweeps will have a field day on this I bet.. Enjoy :D

An Upper Area Court sitting in Mararba, Nasarawa State, yesterday sentenced two men, Ifeanyi Benedict Ahah and Rabiu, both found guilty of unnatural tendencies or having intercourse with each other, to two years in jail each, without bail.

The pair were sentenced yesterday Wednesday March 21st by Judge Mariga Abdullahi, and ordered to pay a fine of N5,000 each at the beginning of their sentence. Just before the sentence was passed, Mr. Rabiu pleaded for leniency, saying that he is married with

Great Development: Founder Of Student Circle Network To Launch Online University For Students In Africa

Nigerian entrepreneur, Gossy Ukanwoke is changing the way students in Africa receive education through online resources. Coined Nigeria’s Mark Zuckerberg, at only 23, he has created the Students Circle Network, an academic social network, Gossy plans to launch an online university called Beni American University specifically for African students.

Student’s Circle Network has witnessed much success since its launch in 2010, but Ukanwoke says there still remains a gap in the educational systems in Africa that Student Circle Network was not offering.

In hopes to try to fill this gap, he created another startup, Beni American

Abuja Big Girl Runs Mad After Breaking Blood Covenant With Boyfriend

Sad one here, I pray if indeed this's a true story, Teju Salau's family should find the help she needs to get her sanity back.. The story here >> She was a young and pretty babe with the telecommunications outfit, MTEL years back. That was until it folded up and she went into private business. Meanwhile, it was while there that Teju Salau met and started dating an Edo born young man simply known as Kingsley.

According to reports, the guy came from one of the Local Governments that borders Ondo State. The guy had an ambition to travel abroad and after much pressure, the lady helped him in facilitating the trip as well as financing same.