Picture Of The Day.......D'banj spotted wearing shoes worth over 300,00 Naira

D'banj was spotted wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin Mika Raja flats from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection worth $2,395 ( over 300,000) at the BET Awards.

Well it seems his look is  still causing alot of  discussion in the fashion world. According to blogger Sandra Rose " I would rather see a man dressed like D’banj than one dressed like those untamed beasts who roam the urban landscape with their pants hanging off their butts, like Lil Wayne and that ilk. We have to do better."

Christine Lagarde named IMF new head.... becomes first female ever to occupy the post

French finance minister Christine Lagarde has become the new head of the IMF after the fund's board confirmed her appointment following a meeting in Washington.
Lagarde, who takes over from Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is the first woman to hold the post. She will begin her five-year term on 5 July.
After the board's announcement, Lagarde tweeted: "The

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  results are in: I am honored & delighted that the Board has entrusted me with the position of MD of the IMF!"

Official confirmation came after the US hadformally endorsed Lagarde's candidacy. Treasury secretary Tim Geithner said: "Minister Lagarde's exceptional talent and broad experience will provide invaluable leadership for this indispensable institution at a critical time for the global economy. We are encouraged by the broad support she has secured among the fund's membership, including from the emerging economies."
French president Nicolas Sarkozy was quick to show his support for his compatriot. He said in a statement: "The French presidency rejoices that a woman is taking on this important international role."

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D'banj named best dressed Celeb at BET' Awards by international Site

Sunday was indeed an amazing day for Nigerian musician D'banj. Apart from winning an award, he was also named best dressed by international site, Jezebel.com.

According to Tracei Egan Morrissey "I'm not familiar with Nigerian superstar/songwriter d'banj's work, but he is my pick for best dressed. such attention to detail! His pants look like they were crafted out of some Italian nonna's tablecloth. and those aren't ruffles on his cloth.... they're are tasselled beads".

Nigerian comes third in 'Miss world cup pageant

A Nigerian Miss Jane  came 2nd runner up in the just concluded Miss world cup beauty pageant which took place on Friday June 17, 2011 in Germany.

Jane who is from Benue State , isn't new to the world of beauty and modelling.

 She started as a video girl. She also dabbled into  professional runway modelling, appearing in various fashion shows including Omoyemi Akerele & Odion (2006) and Linda Ikeji’s Fashion Show (2007).Her

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first attempt at beauty pageantry was Miss Earth 2007 where she emerged First Runner-up and was crowned Miss International in 2007. According to her, this competition really gave her exposure and several opportunities like representing Nigeria at the Miss Globe International Beauty Pageant 2007 in Albania where she got the title –Miss Cosmopolitan and a Diplomat certificate from the Mayor of Tropoja. She was also part of the seven contestants whose pictures were used to represent the continents of the world in a TV advert for Albania’s historical postal stamps.

In 2009, Jane represented Nigeria at The Queens Of the World Contest in Berlin – an experience that re-invited her to partake at the Miss World Cup Beauty Pageant this year. 

According to Jane “It was quite an experience and I thank God for the opportunity. I am privileged and honoured to represent Nigeria and our rich cultural heritage”,

BET awards red carpet pictures and complete list of winners

The BET awards is usually low key when it comes to fashion., but this year some celebs held their own on the carpet. Which celeb nailed it in your opinion?

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Viewer’s Choice
WINNER: Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – “6 Foot 7 Foot”
Mindless Behavior – “My Girl”
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – “Moment 4 Life”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”

Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyoncé
Keri Hilson
WINNER: Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna

Best Male R&B Artist
WINNER: Chris Brown
Cee-Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher

Best Group
WINNER: Diddy Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Diamond
Cymphonique
Lola Monroe
WINNER: Nicki Minaj

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
WINNER: Kanye West

Best Collaboration
B.o.B ft. Haley Williams of Paramore, "Airplanes"
WINNER: Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look At Me Now"
Kanye West ft. Rihanna, "All of the Lights"
Chris Brown ft. Tyga & Kevin McCall, "Deuces"
Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale, "No Hands"
Rihanna ft. Drake, "What's My Name"

Best New Artist
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
WINNER: Wiz Khalifa

YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
WINNER: Jaden Smith
WINNER: Willow Smith

Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
WINNER: Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans

Centric Award
WINNER: Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benét
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem

Best International Act (Africa)
WINNER: 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
WINNER: D' Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Teargas (South Africa)

Best International Act (UK)
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
WINNER: Tinie Tempah

Best Actress
Halle Berry
WINNER: Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoë Saldana
Kerry Washington

Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
WINNER: Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx

Best Movie
Death at a Funeral
WINNER: For Colored Girls
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married, Too?

Sportswoman of the Year
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
WINNER: Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
WINNER: Michael Vick

Breaking News....It's a tie....D'banj and 2face win BET awards

Hahaha!!! It's a 'Tie' in BET's best international :Africa category. Nigeria's own 2face Idibia and D'banj are the winners.

D'banj tweeted this a few minutes ago........

Thanks 4 d BET Award. You guys ve done it again. Congratulations 2 myself and our baba 2face 4 bringing this one home 4Naija. Osheeeeeeee.

So happy. And congrats to everyone that voted on the polls on this blog. Until a few minutes ago, it was a tie between  both of them, that is until someone knocked it off and gave it to the other person.

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Nigerian Actress Yemisi Eleto is dead

Popular Yoruba actress Yemisi Akande aka Yemisi Eleto is dead. She died on Saturday 25^th of june 2011after a brief illness. The mother of two was the CEO of  Yemak films and also produced films likeYemisi Eleto.