LOLA OMOTAYO OPENS UP ON HER RELATIONSHIP WITH PETER OKOYE AND THE CHALLENGES OF DATING AN ARTISTE

After two kids together, Lola Omotayo, who has been known to keep a low profile since she started Psquare's Peter Okoye,opened up on why she loves him and the challenges that come with dating a celeb. Read excerpts from her interview below;

I love Peter because he was never intimidated. When I met him, he was just trying to build himself and I was very proud of him. I have a lot of respect for him, his talent and I saw that he had a vision. Peter doesn’t get intimidated by anything; in fact, he supports and encourages me all the time. I think he’s happy that he doesn’t have to do everything; he can rely on me that I will take care of our kids.

COLOR-BLOCKING WITH IRO AND BUBA - OLEKU STYLE!

Iro & Buba is a  common traditional wear amongst the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria and while the style can be worn in different ways like the iro (wrapper) going all the way down and the sleeves of the buba (top) reaching for the wrist, my favorite way of wearing it is the Oleku way. Oleku was more popular in the 60s and 70s, the iro used to stop right above the knee while the buba sleeves stopped at the elbow.

Oleku has been revamped by the present day fashionistas and you can even color-block with it. It can be ankara fabric or lace worn over damask or aso-oke. It can even be adire (tye & dye), there is no limit to the variety of local fabrics that can be used. The buba can be vneck, round neck or off-the-shoulder and can even have a sequined or beaded neckline while some opt for an embroidered effect. Finish the effect with some chunky jewelries and super cute shoes and you're good to go to church, wedding and even red carpet appearances. I love the above looks by Ituen Bassey.

I'm thinking of revamping my traditional wedding attire to oleku. Will bring you pics when I do. Meanwhile, get some oleku color-block outfits inspiration below...

KIM KARDASHIAN REVEALS SHE'S HAVING A BABY GIRL + PHOTOS FROM HER BABY SHOWER

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have revealed they are having a girl. This was revealed in the season premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians yesterday night. Meanwhile, Kim's baby shower held yesterday at the same rented estate where Kim's sister, Khloe and Lamar Odom got married. Kim's baby daddy, Kanye West finally showed up but did his best to remain incognito by hiding under his hood. It was reported that Kim had pleaded relentlessly with Kanye to come for the baby shower but Kanye didn't want to because he didn't want to be the only guy there.

Kanye looks like he's ashamed to be associated with this family, but he looked so smitten with Kim at the beginning of their relationship. But lately, he has been photographed severally looking glum and unhappy. I wonder what has changed. Hmm, men will do anything to get what they want and when they do, they begin to act like you're bugging them. I hope he doesn't dump Kim after she delivers o. More pics from the baby shower after the cut...

18-YEAR-OLD STABS FATHER TO DEATH AND SAYS HE HAS NO REGRETS

Culled form PUNCH;

 

An 18-year-old boy, Olanrewaju Kayode-Aremu, who was recently arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for stabbing his 46-year-old father, Victor Kayode-Aremu, to death has said he does not regret his action.

The native of Kwara State added that he decided to stab his father to death because he could not lay his hands on poison or a gun which he would have used to kill his father.

TOUCHING LETTER OF A DAD TO HIS UNBORN CHILD

My child,

Its just over 31 months since that day I took the stroll down the aisle with your mummy and said our vows before God and man. Since that day, we have been waiting expectantly for you. Sometimes we wonder what is taking you so long. Sometimes we imagine its taking so long because you must be very special. Most times our hearts have remained undoubtedly sure that your coming is very close, and in fact closer than we think. But then, you do not need to keep us waiting anymore.

REMEBERING DANA AIR CRASH VICTIMS

It's exactly one year today that Dana flight J9 922 crashed in Iju area of Agege, Lagos on June 3, 2012 at 3:43p.m killing all 162 passengers and crew on board. We remember you with love in our hearts and pray to God to console the families and friends you all left behind. Rest on in the bosom of the Lord. 

To mark the one year remembrance of the crash, the Federal Government said it would unveil a cenotaph in their memory on Monday (today). Go HERE  to see pictures of all the victims. Pls say a prayer for the families of the victims.

RIHANNA TOPS COMPLEX MAGAZINE '100 HOTTEST WOMEN RIGHT NOW' LIST

Rihanna has topped Complex's "100 Hottest Women Right Now" list. She beat Alison Brie at #2, Jennifer Lawrence at #3, and Beyoncé at #4.

Others on the list are Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, and Kim Kardashian. According to the magazine, "You just know that there's something about these individuals that's mesmerizing, both in their chosen careers and in their interests outside of their work."

Rihanna is hot, no doubt, but do you agree she's hotter that Queen Bey and Kim K?

20 MUST-KNOW FASHION TIPS AND TRICKS

1. If you're wearing the most basic or casual outfit, pile on good accessories - scarves, sunglasses, hats, statement jewelry, bright bags, nail art, belts - to instantly transform your outfit and your appearance. (not all at once though)

2. Sleeveless fur vest; if you're going to a wedding or formal event this rainy season, try wearing a sleeveless fur vest as a top, cinching it with a skinny belt or piece of ribbon and pairing it with a floor-length skirt. The result, chic!

3. A good tip when cleaning out your closet: Ask a friend whose style you admire to come over and help. She/he might offer new insight on how to wear certain items before you toss them.

Continue after the cut to see more amazing fashion tips and tricks

BEST BREAK-UP LETTER EVER?

LMAO! #omoseegobe (in Davido's voice). She's obviously very much in love with this guy 'cos she still remembers all the details of their time together. Let's hope the guy remembers, if not......

WIDOWS WILL NO LONGER DRINK THE BATH WATER OF THEIR DEAD HUSBANDS IN AKWA IBOM

In a bill passed by the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly and signed by the governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, the custom allowing the seizure of deceased husbands properties and subjecting their widows to inhuman practices such as shaving of the head and making them drink the water used to bath their  husbands, among others, is now illegal in Akwa Ibom State.

It has also become unlawful for widows to be maltreated in Akwa Ibom and defaulters of the  law  risk  fines and three years imprisonment. For those of you who thought such scenes in Nollywood isn't real, it does happen in real life and this is indeed a commendable step taken by the state in putting an end to this inhumane act. Nice one Governor Akpabio. Igbos, take a cue.

EMMY COLLINS SAYS TIWA SAVAGE CAN'T SING AS HE ALSO GOES IN ON ANNIE IDIBIA

Emmy Collins has come again with his rants and fashion reviews on his blog. After calling celebrity photographer, Toni Tones, a drag queen and referring to Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Toolz, as fat, he is now going in on Tiwa Savage saying the  R&B singer ‘can’t sing even if her life depended on it’ and then tagging her a Karaoke singer in the article’s headline.  Read what he wrote below,

‘If Tiwa could hypnotise me to the extent that I never questioned her quality as an artiste, then anyone could be a victim of that sweet voice. Alas the sweetness of the voice comes to life only when she talks but definitely not when it matters the most which should be when she sings.I have nothing against Tiwa Savage and we have never fallen out before. I am just keeping it honest and blunt here as most IF NOT ALL bloggers don’t believe it is part of their duty to ask questions. Well, it is mine.'

He also referred to Annie Idibia's fashion sense as ratchety in the article titled ‘Compilation of Annie Idibia Macaulay’s Many Fashion Atrocities.' He wrote;

‘Annie appears not to need any encouragement at all to pop out her bits in a very rachety manner at us as if we could be bothered‘.

16-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN, LOVELYN ENEBECHI, WINS GERMANY NEXT TOP MODEL 2013

Lovelyn Enebechi has won the 2013 edition of Germany’s Next Top Model. The 16-year-old beauty, who was announced winner of the ProSieben hit show “Germany’s next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum”, is of German/Nigerian origin and lives in Hamburg, Germany. Big congrats, girl! More pics after the cut...

ITEM I WANT: DAMILOLA ADEGBITE'S STRIPED PANTS

I'm totally loving her look here.

CAPTION THIS

Oh dear!

DON'T MAKE A WHORE A HOUSEWIFE - D'BANJ

In a recent interview with PUNCH, D'banj talks about being a romantic person and that he his more comfortable with Nigerian designers. Read excerpts from the interview below;

Are you a romantic person?

Yes, when I have to, when I’m with the right person.

How do you know the right person?

That is why it is called romance. Don’t make a ‘whore’ a housewife.

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