Dear Tope Tedela,

I remember the night I first saw you, I could not help but notice and be intrigued by your suave-yet-playful, smiling face. It was on an episode of “Edge of Paradise,” where you played the role of Julian.

I remember so well how you transitioned from the guy with dreadlocks to a nice cut because of how much you loved your then love interest; Adaora. I sat and watched you deliver your lines in the easiest way possible. It was quite easy for you to become my crush and eventually my MCM forever.

This may come as a shock, especially as I don’t know you personally but I follow you on Instagram and Twitter. I also keep up with all your interviews.

Your birthday is marked on my calendar and like a hawk, I follow up with your actions, career wins and gossip. I’m thankful that you are a very conservative celebrity. I don’t have to shout too much. Lol

More importantly, I’d like to thank you for your admirable talent. Seeing your face on the screen brightens up my day. It takes a special kind of person to trigger my emotions from just delivering a line or two. You pick your stories carefully and with every script, you deliver effortlessly. I remember your role in “A Mile from Home”… That was such a remarkable role.

Even though my sister and friends call me a dreamer, I’m holding on to the reality that while this will probably never work out, I’m going to be here sending you positive vibes every time, defending your honor and engaging with you in the comment sections of your Instagram and Twitter.

I know it is crazy that I’m confessing my love to you in this manner, but I just want you to know that I’m not the only one who feels this way about someone they probably won’t meet.

Thank you for having the most piercing eyes I’ve ever seen. Also, please never change your hair because it is one of my favorite things about you.

Crushing on a celebrity is a part of human nature so while I know that our paths may never cross, I still want to take a moment to express my appreciation.

I appreciate you immensely.

Xoxo!

She took to her Instagram page to share some lovely maternity photos, and also gave her followers a rare glimpse into some happenings in her life that she is thankful for.

Stephanie shared the photos below, stating:

“I turned 30 last year. I was blessed with so much but was also tested. I went through and dealt with so much. From life threatening circumstances, you cant do this… you can’t do that. I felt a huge weight on my shoulders. This year my birthday is on thanksgiving because God knew he wanted to give me triple celebration. I have so much to be thankful for. This was Gods plan. Happy Birthday to me! #African&Pregnant.”

She will be releasing an exclusive video series about her pregnancy journey soon, so watch this space, and subscribe to her YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/stephaniecokertv

He is proof that it is possible to be successful just by being you, and not fitting in with the crowd. And this is why we have chosen him as our #QMan for the week.

Fondly known as “Deyemi the Actor,” he is a fast-rising Nollywood actor, who is also a voice over artist, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and an overall creative entrepreneur.

After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University, Deyemi started a career as sales and marketing executive, a job he did for a number of years, before he finally quit to pursue full time acting.

Ever since then, Deyemi has featured in movies like If Tomorrow Never Comes, Road to Yesterday, Royal Hibiscus Hotel etc. He has also featured in some popular TV shows like Gidi Up, Taste of Love, Lekki Wives, Jenifa’s Diary, Castle, My Fiancé and I etc.

One thing in particular we love about Deyemi is that he has seems to have mastered the art of work-life balance, a concept many of us still struggle with.  How is he able to balance life as a successful actor with being a doting husband and dad?

From what we can see on Instagram, he is head-over-heels in love with his wife, Damilola Okonlawon, and also absolutely adores his two kids.

Earlier this year he fulfilled a promise he had made to his wife to take her to Paris – he revealed that he was able to keep his promise after six years of marriage and two kids. He shared the happy moments on Instagram and we had to grab tissues guys, ‘cos it was so sweet!

He is a multiple-award winning actor – having won prestigious awards like “Best supporting actor in a short film” at the Short Film Festival, “Best new media online video” at the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards) and “Best actor of the year” at City People Movie Awards, among others.

Keep setting a good example, Deyemi Okanlawon! We’re rooting for you.

The person you become is a collation of experiences of your life. The good, the bad and the ugly. Hence, every experience is one I celebrate because I have overcome.

Friends, join me and let’s have a toast to life. #atoasttolife

Please visit my YouTube page by clicking the link in my bio to go on this
journey with me.

Xoxo,

Juliet Ibrahim

Watch video below:

TV Personality, Daari Oruwari showed up styled by Style Territory in an Iro and Buba ensemble  and the duo won the prize money for best dressed.

Shortly after the event, the pair got called out on Instagram by Creative Director Laila Cadne for allegedly stealing the look from her. According to her, she had previously styled this particular look for a photo shoot. She also had pictures to prove it.

Here is a post Laila published on her Instagram page:

In response to Style Territory’s claim that she had no idea that Laila existed, Laila posted a screenshot that shows Style Territory commenting on this same look months ago:

Style Territory also took Instagram, to bash Laila, insisting she did not know who she was. See  below:

I understand that coming up with ideas can be pretty difficult for creatives and that sometimes, you depend on other creatives’ ideas for inspiration. It is totally okay. The least that people can do is give proper credit for a creative work. People put in a lot of work into creating things. Don’t take out ideas from a person and deliver to a client without explaining firstly where the idea was gotten from.

In fact, in legal terms, there is a term for utilizing the same expression of an idea without proper credit. It is called plagiarism.

We hope that other creatives learn from this experience and begin to do things the right way.

Your fave celebrities went all out and in my opinion, killed the damn thing! The birthday boy, IK, came dressed as the Night King and he nailed it so perfectly.

Guests came through dressed as Jon Snow, Khalessi, Cersei Lannister and a host of others.

See photos of our faves below:

She says she has just one suspect, a man who was all over her on that day, who also kept pestering her for a dance. She also added that there was something very creepy about him.

Although Sharon is safe – Thank God, She said she shared the story because women have been silent for too long and this behavior should not be tolerated. She also added that the situation is being dealt with legally.

We’re thankful that Sharon is safe and that the situation didn’t escalate.

She shared a video explaining the events of the night and wrote:

I’m so grateful to God for being with me as well as having a proactive friend who was with me and got me out of there ASAP.

Although I’ve spoken to medical professionals and taken what I needed to get the acid and ingredients out of my system, the past 48hrs have been long and restless with the drug in my system. I feel extremely disparaged.

For a second, I feared speaking out will attract ill-mannered and uncouth comments but he chose the wrong woman. I refuse to be discouraged and silent.

Over two hundred women are being raped daily, with less than a hundred reporting to the police.

Very few of these cases will be investigated, prosecuted, and no more than ten will result in a conviction and lenient sentence (with most perpetrators end up serving half their sentence). Most times nothing else has been done to pursue the investigation simply because victims can’t provide any information to take this investigation further.

But thank God for social media, these type of men need to be shamed!

P/S – For legal reasons, this post was taken down for more investigation. But back up now because I have never doubted my instincts and my suspect is blatantly lying instead of owning up and apologizing for attempting to kill or rape me.

This is to implore every woman out there to please be extra vigilant and stay safe while enjoying night life.

It’s April 2019 issue celebrates female global superstars and it features Adesua beautifully photographed alongside other prominent actresses across the world by renowned photographer, Mikael Jansson.

Other actresses featured include: Angela Baby, Doona Bae, Elizabeth Debicki,  Golshifteh Farahani, Liv Lisa Fries, Eiza Gonzalez, Hera Hilmar, Scarlett Johansson, Vanessa Kirby, Bruna Marquezine, Deepika Padukone, Alba Rohrwacher and Lea Seydoux.

Here’s what the publication had to say about Adesua:

“The Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington can’t walk down the street in Lagos without getting mobbed, and if she’s with her husband, the actor Banky Wellington, forget it—a trip to the grocery store launches a thousand selfies. But unlike some of her cohorts on the shoot, she’s more of a third-culture kid, born in Nigeria and raised mainly in England. (She speaks in two fluent accents—Lagos and the British Midlands.) She went to school in Coventry, studied drama at University of Wolverhampton, and then got a nine-to-five job with the fashion arm of a large supermarket chain. It was then that, as she puts it, “I can’t explain it—I felt I had to go back to Nigeria.”

That was toward the end of 2012, and in the past six years or so she has become one of the biggest stars in Nollywood, Nigeria’s relatively young film industry. The Wedding Party (2016), a colorful and witty romantic comedy in which she plays the lead opposite Wellington, was the highest-grossing film in the history of Nigerian cinema, until it was eclipsed by its sequel, which also starred Etomi-Wellington. In fact, she points out, of the four films that have done best for the relatively young industry, she is in three. “I love, love, love Nollywood,” Etomi-Wellington says brightly over tea and biscuits at the shoot. “I feel like she’s my baby, and it’s my responsibility, along with a lot of other performers, to grow her.”

Her husband Banky W, who we know supports her immensely, was actually the first person to announce the news on Instagram:

Former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Anto Lecky, took to Instagram to share photos of herself dressed as her favorite Nigerian celebrities to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Speaking on the rationale behind the photo project, Anto took to Instagram to state:

This International Women’s Day, I pay tribute to some Nigerian women who inspire me professionally and personally, who have been able to break barriers professionally, while dealing with personal issues impeccably. You should know who all of these women are already and if you don’t, now you do! Please research these and more women because they can inspire you as well.
I get asked if I’m a feminist. I’m more than a feminist; woman was brought to this world because man NEEDED her, woman brings LIFE to this world. Life CANNOT go one without woman. The sooner we all, women and men, accept this, we will reach gender equality.
#IWD
#BalanceForBetter
#ExpectMoreMadness

Credits
Creative direction: @room22agency
Photography: @demorjstudios
Cinematography: @fegographer
Hair styling: @florastyles
Hair Brand: @creamyshair
Gele Tying: @michibeautylounge
Makeup: @pressyclassic
Costume styling: @ikwu.loveth
Bead Accessories: @fibeads
Creative Assistant: @gwealth66
Graphic Design: @voss_graphics

Nollywood actress,  has officially launched her new women’s ready-to-wear brand, Kasham by Adedamee, and it’s got the Nigerian fashionista crowd on the ‘gram talking.

She took to her Instagram page to announce the news:

Finally, by the grace of him alone who is the source of my strength, my new clothing store for women is open and ready to serve you queens! Please visit us on Road 3, Ikota shopping complex beside Victoria Garden City Lekki, and follow our Instagram page @kashambyadedamee for the most simple yet elegant pieces, to constantly remind you of just how BEAUTIFUL and STRONG you are!

I look forward to seeing you soon.

With all my love,
Damilola Adegbite.

So far, the brand has unveiled a range of dresses, jumpsuits and stylish co-ord sets for the everyday millennial woman.

Damilola has had quite a hard time over the past 3 years with her divorce and custody disagreements with ex hubby, Chris Attoh. We are so happy to see her moving on with her life and doing big things.

Congrats girl! Wishing you loads of success with this new venture.