Friday, September 19, 2008

WEEKEND LUV

Hey Everyone,

How’s it going? How was your week?
My week has been crazy so far. Numerous meetings, hours spent in traffic plus I have a cold. Not fun. Anyway, as always, I like to focus on the sunny side of things so I feel happy and blessed.

I tell people that you cannot be sensitive or lack self-confidence in Nigeria. Many people are very comfortable with giving you unsolicited opinions and advice. how do you handle it? I need some tips.
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Pics

Moments With Mo in collaboration with Food Concepts (Chicken Republic) held a charity event last week. Nigerian celebrities served customers at a Chicken Republic branch to raise awareness and funds. Really innovative idea! The celebrities present included 2Face, Rita Dominic and Desmond Elliot. Check out the photos below.
Photo Credit: Rita Dominic






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A couple of weeks ago, HipHop World Magazine held a white-themed party to celebrate the 1st anniversary of their groundbreaking entertainment show HipTV . Check out the photos below
Photo Credit: DJ Abass


Kween - Komo - D1 Adeneye

Kunle Afolayan - Keke Ogungbe - Hycinth Idibia

2Face - The Cake!

9ice, DJ Abass & 2Face - Jedi

Makosi - Ayeni Adekunle

Julius Agwu & Wifey with DJ Abass - Tami Kuboye





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Vids









Shank's New Video
Banky W's Etisalat Ad
Eldee - Bosi Gbangba
J Martins Ft Timaya & P-Square - Good Or Bad
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Downloads
Eldee - Bosi Gbangba - I luv this song!
Faze - Originality - Pure Talent!
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Check out Pop Africana - Its a high fashion African Magazine
Very cutting edge photography and concepts
http://www.popafricana.com/
Might be Not Safe For Work - contains artistic nudity
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For all you aspiring models, the Nokia Face of Africa auditions tomorrow, September 20 2008 at the Protea Leadway Hotel in Maryland, Ikeja. Good luck!
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I will really like some feedback on what you will like to see on bellanaija. What should I do less of and what should I focus on. All suggestions are welcome. Remember our Bella Naija staples: Aunty Bella & BN Prose all reader contributed so if you will like to be a part of this, email me at bellanaija @ gmail.com
Have a fab weekend.
B

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

all d videos are cool, but eldee is d best

Anonymous said...

I like that J Martins, P-Square and Timaya collabo.
Things I'd like to see (more of) on Bellanaija:

* Remember when you did african and nigerian fashion week a while ago?
That would be fun to do again.
I know SA fashion week is just concluding so you can highlight Nigerian designers that were featured.

* Also with the conversations going on about lack of black models on the runway it will be nice to see a feature of african/ nigerian models lighting the runway in NY, Paris and SA

that's all I can think of, I'll write some more ideas as I remember them.

Hair Azara said...

lol. gurl am currently in Naija now, and let me tell u. LEARN TO CLOSE UR EARS TO NEGATIVE MESSAGES. there is nothing u GAIN from negative advice, opinions or watever, it will do NOTHING BUT BRING U DOWN.

u know what I do. I smile, I nod, I pretend am listening, while I tell myself that God is for me, and what MAN thinks does not matter. and then I say thanks and walk away.

Best of lucks with everything, Keep ur head up and always remember that being positive is the only way to be.

joicee said...

The charity idea is a very good one ...Nigeria is going places ...Amen
It would be great to have more posts on fashion in Nigeria and inspirational entepreneurs doing great things in Nigeria.

le nubia said...

hey bella!been waiting for ur update!my fav video is the j-martins vid...i cnt think of anything you could do more of but when i do, i'll be sure to tell u!have a fab weekend!
p.s i'm a new blogger so all bellanaija fans be sure to drop by and show some love!have a fab weekend ppl!

joicee said...

Rita Dominis can do no wrong!!!!
What Da....MAKOSI!!!!!!!!Where has she been!?!?

Anonymous said...

Bella i'd also like to read more of those "Dear Aunty Bella" anon letters....i love love them!

Nma

aloted said...

as per unsolicited advice...ignore ignore ignore. if u want to be polite &nice..you can say thank u but ignore...as long as you know what you are about then u'll be fine...God dey your side.

people are free to give advice and you are also free to accept or reject it.

on a brighter note...you are doing a fab job with your blog...pls keep it up...:)

Anonymous said...

Bella,
Regarding unsolicited advice tell them thanks you will put it in prayers for God to show you the right way. Silly people they wouldn’t analyze their own life o, by force by force mentors lol!

Please stop those Saturday interviews they are VERY annoying. I’m sorry but I have to be honest, I’m always so irritated with the stupid questions and the even more retarded replies. Just my 2 cents!

Please I want to see more of Aunty Bella and follow up stories to the ones you posted previously! More of the African Fashion Shows and even more on the young entrepreneurs!

Thanks Bella you ROCK!

Anonymous said...

AS FOR THE OPINIONS AND ADVICE, TAKE THE CONSTRUCTIVE ONES NO MATTER HOW BAD THEY SOUND AND IGNORE THE RUBBISH. RITA IS ALWAYS GORGEOUS, THIS GIRL NEVER HAS A BAD MOMENT. AND BELLA, YOU KNOW HOW AWESOME YOU ARE RIGHT? THANKS FOR THE PICS AND VIDEOS:)

Sweetcakes said...

Not to be a downer, but I'm curious to know if in fact the Chicken Republic stunt was for charity or for better sales. Where can we find more information as to what charity fund or awareness they were promoting.

Anonymous said...

only got one question..

what is makosi doing in nigeria?

The Life of a Stranger called me said...

cooooooolll, new stuff posted.

Vera Ezimora said...

Oh, that's nice that the celebs came thru like that. Rita is looking nice.

Anonymous said...

nice post bella, keep it up

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check out

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Chioma said...

i like banky's ad but basketball is not d in thing in 9ja. wateva happened 2 football.
u DON'T eva see americans doing anything wit soccer in it, do u? even david beckham cldn't change dat.

Chioma said...

we 9ja'ans need 2 learn how to further even overboard wit this public image thing.datz y yanky is so 4ward, 80% of everything u c coming outta there is hype. trust me, wat? u think everywhere is like new york? lol

Anonymous said...

More music downloads, please and thank-you

I dunno, Even though ur still fab, I don't rush over here as I used too, yes more aunt bella, more african fashion

isn't popafricana marvellous? wat ever happened to haute magazine

Anonymous said...

Fashion will be cool, but I want to see more things that r inspirational, like things dat shows Naija is moving forward not only in fashion but in other areas like business. Put more "Dear Bella" letters. I'm feeling a lot of naija songs, but let's try not to imitate too much of American style. Let's be original and unique. Thanks Bella, I really appreciate what you are doing.

Remi Fagbohun said...

Congrats to Ayo Animashaun and the whole Hip Hop World Crew!!!

I am also happy to see that more and more Nigerians are realizing that a lot of awareness needs to be made about a lot of the issues in Nigeria.

Kudos!!

Bella great to see you're back( kinda)!!!

Abujamaiden said...

I love Bosi gbanga!!!

Bella, anything you write, I love!

Abuja virgin (my new blog)

Anonymous said...

Bella, i think u get more comments with the fashion side of things. Babes....what do you think?


Your admirer in London...

Anonymous said...

I honestly thot Banky's was a music video -'Etisalat' ?? they need to redo this ad as it doesnt inform the audience about the co at all.

Emilia said...

Nice videos and pictures bella keep it up

Anonymous said...

http://www.myspace.com/slamslamma

what do you think?

Anonymous said...

Do you any good tailors?

Anonymous said...

@Anon 5:27 PM- Please,please we use designers these days, not Tailors!!!

Anonymous said...

When people are negative I try to listen and learn from it but people can be crazy and sometimes it is too much. Think of God's goodness and Hallelujah through life because no matter what it is a blessing. I was born in the U.S. I have been learning too many things about race and how crazy America can be! -Amaka

Anonymous said...

I love what you do already on fashion and entertainment. But I think I would like to see more info about books and literature. It would appear that nigerian literature and publishing scene is waking up, so your blog is a fantastic opportunity to promote what is happening in the book world in Nigeria.

but you're doing great stuff my sister. keep it up.

Anonymous said...

Designer,Tailor, Obioma, it does not matter. i am sure Rosemary in my mother's BQ calls herself a tailor. Afterall, her clients point at the catalogue and she sews, or she might suggest something and will turn out fab for her clients. Not everyone uses, likes or can afford Remi Lagos, Frank Oshodi, Deola Sagoe et al.

Anonymous said...

Thanks anonymous @ 7:54 PM...Tailors/Designers, it doesn't matter...If you know any, I'd like their contact information.

Anonymous said...

I'm so loving all my 9ja peeps & there videos its so cool.

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Anonymous said...

I love that J Martins and Timaya vid man.. na me be da toya toya .. mama n papa dem dey begin to poya poya..



check out naija remix to Arab money

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayLekLSWsf0