2013 Nollywood Video of the Year

This is an amateur footage of the May 24 Nigeria Governors' Forum election during which Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, was reelected chairman after he defeated his only challenger, Jonah Jang of Plateau State 19 votes to 16. For more information, go to www.premiumtimesng.com

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Song Premier: Junkolo by Beejay

Beejay is an upcoming act. he just released his latest single  titled Junkolo. I hope you like it.
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7 Things Women Should Not Compromise In A Relationship

                                                        

 There are several things that a woman should not have to compromise in a relationship: family, morals, happiness, individuality and more. We’ve all been told that “relationships are full of compromise” – and to a large extent, they are.
When two people with distinct personalities, desires, and needs merge their lives, there’s bound to be some work ahead. The key is to be flex­i­ble in the relationship without feeling like a door­mat or compromising your inner values.

While there are plenty of things that should be open to negotiation in the partnership, here are a few key elements that make you who you are, that you should never compromise:

 1. Identity The essence of who you are should never be up for compromise. Your unique personality, your hopes and dreams,should be respected and appreciated by your significant other. If you find yourself feeling like you need to give up the things that make you uniquely you in order to fit into your mate’s lifestyle, then you’re compromising too much of yourself.

 2. Family Family units are never perfect, and the mate is often required to cope with as many of your extended family’s problems as you do. Cutting your family out of your life to satisfy your beau is destructive, and will most certainly lead to you resenting your partner for the loss of these precious family ties. With families, both partners need to realize that the healthy compromise comes in accepting their loved one’s family, flaws and all.

 3. Friendships He doesn’t have to like your friends; after all, they are yours and not his. As long as your friendships are healthy and they add something positive to your life, he should not ask you to give them up for him. Again, you will come to resent him for sacrificing the joy you receive from these important relationships.

 4. Morals The basic moral system which most of us have firmly in place in our psyches should always be respected. Loving someone does not mean absorbing their moral values. If you compromise on these, your conscience will suffer, eventually causing you to resent your partner. Better to find a mate with similar moral values that the two of you can use as a guide throughout your lives.

 5. Self-Esteem Any relationship that makes a woman feel bad about herself is an unhealthy one. If making you feel diminished somehow makes him feel more secure, or if pointing out your faults has become his favorite habit, you need to re-evaluate this person’s place in your life. Perhaps the two of you are a poor match. Perhaps, he is looking for an emotional punching bag. Whatever the case, your loved one should appreciate you, admire things about you, and be supportive. If not, cut him loose before more damage is done.

 6. Happiness Happiness comes in many forms in the course of a lifetime. When you find those people, hobbies, and experiences which bring you genuine joy, your loved one should be supportive of these things in your life. If you feel the need to suppress your desires and needs for the good of the relationship, then you are compromising too much.

 7. Individuality Co-dependency can and does happen with some couples, to the point where they forget how to function as separate individuals. Keeping your own personal interests and personality quirks is healthy, no matter how tight the bond between you and your mate. If every sentence you utter has a “we” instead of an “I,” if being separated from your mate for even a short amount of time causes major distress, you have sacrificed your individuality to the relationship. This is certain to cause resentment and identity crises down the line. Appreciate and celebrate your differences, and never stifle those distinctions between the two of you.

Tinsel 1000th Episode Celebration in Lagos | Exclusive Shots of All the Stars!

On Thursday 23rd May 2013, M-Net Africa celebrated its hit show Tinsel’s 1000th episode in grand style at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In line with the dress code of the event – Glitz & Glamour, some of our favourite stars dazzled in bespoke pieces. The cast of the show including Victor Olaotan, Linda Ejiofor, Florence and Iyke Okechukwu, Gideon Okeke, Ireti Doyle, Tomi Odunsi, Chris Attoh, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Funmi Holder, Abiola Segun-Williams, Kalu Ikeagwu and Gbenro Ajibade were in attendance.

Also hitting up the red carpet were movie, music, TV, radio and fashion stars including Susan Peters, Toke Makinwa, Segun Arinze, IK Osakioduwa, Eku Edewor, Ezinne Chinkata, Julius Agwu, Yaw, Munachi Abii, Olisa Adibua and Toni Tones.

BN was on the scene and we have all the fabulous photos from the event – Check it out!

BN Red Carpet Fab: Tinsel 1000th Episode Celebration in Lagos
Sparkle in Sequins
Studio 3 Extra host Eku Edewor wore a sequined gold dress by House of Nwocha. The dress which features a sheer back and an alluring train, was accessorized with a crystallized head piece, gold bangles and an ivory clutch. Eku said her look was inspired by Carey Mulligan‘s character in the Great Gatsbymovie.

Eku Edewor in House of Nwocha

Nollywood star Rukky Sanda also sparkled on the red carpet in a one-shoulder green dress which showed-off her creative tattoos on her back. She completed her look with a high bun and drop earrings.

Rukky Sanda

Fashion designer/stylist Toyin Lawani rocked a red sequined dress  by her brand Elegante which features a sweetheart neckline and sheer long sleeves. She completed her look with wavy blonde locks, red lipstick and silver earrings.

Toyin Lawani in Elegante by Tiannah Styling

Susan Peters wore a high neck, long sleeve gold sequined dress by Elegante by Tiannah Styling. Wavy locks, pink lipstick, a green-and-gold clutch completed the Nollywood star’s look.

Susan Peters in Tiannah Styling

Tinsel actress Funmi Holder served a sexy attitude on the red carpet in a black-and-gold long sleeve dress.

Funmi Holder

Another Tinsel actress Abiola Segun-Williams also arrived in sequins. Her dress features a silver sequined bodice and long black skirt.

Abiola Segun-Williams

Celebrity photographer turned musician Toni Tones flaunted up her hot bod in a bold blue sequined long sleeve dress from Elegante by Tiannah Styling. The frock features cut-outs in the back and a long train. Her chic bob, gold ring and clutch and blue heels finished her red carpet look.

Toni Tones in Tiannah Styling

Suit & Tie
The gents also lit up the red carpet in their sharp suits, which some styled with bow and tuxedo ties, Check them out.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

Gbenro Ajibade

Julius Agwu

DJ Xclusive

Lynxxx

Olisa Adibua

Victor Olaotan

Ben Ogbeiwi

Segun Arinze

Nobert Young

Iyke Okechukwu

Emeka Ossai

Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey

Tola Odunsi & Audu Maikori

Funny Bone & Julius Agwu

Dramatic Black Frocks
Actress Kemi “Lala” Akindoju waltzed down the carpet in a black chiffon dress accentuated with blue chiffon on the hem.

Kemi “Lala” Akindoju

Nollywood starlet Uzor Osimkpa arrived in a see-through risque black dress which showed off her decolletage and legs. Hoop earrings, black clutch and silver heels completed her look. This dress is reminiscent of Rachel Weisz’s 2013 Golden Globes Christian Dior dress.

Uzor Osimkpa

Nigerian media personality Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere put her best foot forward in silver heels while rocking a black chiffon dress with an embellished top and chiffon skirt.

Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere

With her hair swept up into a chignon, this Tinsel 1000th episode celebration attendee rocked a sweetheart neckline peplum top and A-line skirt.

The Tailored Touch
What dress? Ebube, Nse and Dolapo showed ladies how to rock pants in their androgynous ensembles.

Ebube Nwagbo

Nse Ikpe-Etim

Dolapo Oni

Multi-coloured + Prints
Brother’s Keeper actress Omoni Oboli wore an orange-and-animal skin blouse with a black skirt. She styled her look with silver drop earrings, a gold clutch and silver heels

Omoni Oboli

Actor Uti Nwachukwu wore a yellow-and-cream print shirt with black pants and shoes.

Uti Nwachukwu

Nollywood starlet Lilian Esoro wasn’t one too miss in a bi-coloured (blue-and-green) dress. She styled her dress with an orange clutch and heels.

Lilian Esoro

Celebrity stylist/fashion editor Ezinne Chinkata was simple in a print dress, blue jacket and black heels.

Ezinne Chinkata

Stylist/fashion designer Tayo Shonekan (pictured in the middle) made us smile in a colorful dress.

Tayo Shonekan

LBD
Tinsel actress Linda Ejiofor worked her legs in an embellished black dress which features a plunging neckline and high slit.

Linda Ejiofor

Tomi Odunsi in Virgos Lounge

Oge Okoye looked simple and yet-so-chic in a black lace dress. The Nollywood star accessorized the LBD with gold drop earrings, gold clutch and black heels with gold pointed toes.

Oge Okoye

We haven’t seen Munachi Abii on the red carpet in a while. So for her return yesterday evening, she didn’t disappoint in a black dress which features a gold belt and high slit.

Munachi Abii

Radio personality/actress Karen Igho was also dressed in black. Her dress which features a plunging neckline and long sleeves, showed off her hourglass shape. Statement tribal necklace, leopard skin clutch and black heels completed her look. Her long dark locks is also giving her extra points in the beauty department.

Karen Igho

Veteran actress Taiwo Ajai-Lycett didn’t let the pretty-young-things steal the spotlight. She arrived in an embellished black knee length dress, a satin clutch and sky blue shoes.

Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

Ashionye Michelle Raccah

Love the colour on YOU!
TV personality Ariyike Akinbobola had heads turning in her one shoulder lilac dress. She styled the dress with diamond drop earrings, a silver bracelet, a blue-and-grey clutch and grey heels.

Ariyike Akinbobola

Toke Makinwa‘s green silk dress by April by Kunbi was the perfect choice for the media personality’s skin tone.

Toke Makinwa

Omotunde “Lolo” looked fresh-and-bright in a yellow knee length dress.

Omotunde “Lolo”

Tinsel actress Osas Ighodaro worked the red carpet in a cool wine dress. Debuting a shorter hair, the starlet accessorized the dress which feature a sexy cut on the back with cream pumps.

Osas Ighodaro

Coupled Up
Celebrity friends Efya and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu looked like a perfect pair last night on the red carpet. The Ghanaian songstress wore a embellished cut-out peplum top and matching pants. She styled the dress with a gold necklace, gold cuff and blue heels while the Rubbib’ Minds TV host was sharp in a  navy suit.

Efya & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

Celebrity photographer Yomi Black and his wife Liz complemented each other. Yomi wore dark blue blazer white shirt and black pants, while his wife allured in a black floor length dress.

Yomi & Liz Black

Tinsel couple Iyke and Florence Okechukwu were one of the cutest couples on the red carpet. Iyke wore a black suit, white shirt and red bow tie and Florence wore an embellished purple creation by Virgos Louge.

Iyke & Florence Okechukwu

Ravishing in Red

Michelle Dede

Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi

Ngozi Obasi

Biola Alabi

Embellished

Ufuoma Ejenobor

Ivie Okujaye

Layole Oyatogun

Trad Style
Veteran actress Lanre Hassan proved traditional attires are always a good red carpet choice.

Lanre Hassan

Steve “Yaw” Onu

Casual

Kalu Ikeagwu

Jude Orhorha

Fife Aiyesimoju

Tola Odunsi

N6

Blazer-ed Up

OC Ukeje

Noble Igwe

Mannie

More Black!

Seyi Shay

iLLrymz

Katherine Obiang

Liz John-Black

More Red Carpet Looks

Tewa Onasanya

Exclusive Inside Shots

Photo Credit: Kunle Haastrup for Insigna