Wednesday, March 29, 2017

#BBB NEWS| Nicki Minaj Signs Contract With Wilhelmina Models [PHOTO]

Nicki Minaj has a new deal in the books. The 34-year-old rapper signed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina’s celebrity devision, Vogue reports.

Minaj confirmed the news on Instagram Tuesday (March 28). “Oh yeah that too,” she captioned a photo of the Vogue story. “Honored to be at Wilhelmina.”

#BBB NEWS| Lionel Messi Suspended Four Matches

Lionel Messi was gearing up to take on Bolivia in Tuesday’s CONMEBOL match up, but things changed six hours prior to kick off, the Argentinian magician was informed by FIFA that he will be suspended four matches for his actions late in the March 23 World Cup qualifying match against Chile, where he reportedly insulted an assistant referee multiple times.

After the game, Messi refused to shake hands with assistant referee Emerson Carvalho, and was slapped with a $10,000 fine by FIFA after scoring the winning goal to lead Argentina over Chile 1-0.

The ruling states the 29-year-old will be ineligible to suit up for Tuesday’s (March 28) contest against Bolivia, as well as the three subsequent World Cup qualifying match ups in Argentina’s future (Uruguay, Paraguay and Venezuela).

#BBB NEWS| ‘The Fresh Prince’ Cast Keeps James Avery’s Spirit Alive During Touching Reunion [PHOTO/VIDEO]

One of TV’s greatest families has reunited, leaving us wishing for the old days. On Monday (March 28), the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air spent a little time soaking up the sun at Malibu, California’s Nobu and took a fun group photo fans would gawk over.

Just a few weeks after Will Smith’s bungee jumping video went viral, the actor enjoyed the company of good friends Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana Ali, Joseph Marcell and Daphne Reid. “Always amazing to spend an afternoon with my Fresh Prince family,” Ribeiro captioned the photo. “Wishing that James Avery was still with us to make this complete.”

#BBB NEWS| O'Naturals Beauty Salon Recognized For Excellence [PHOTO]

O’Naturals Beauty, the parent company of O’Naturals Natural Hair Salon and O’Naturals Bride, has been recognized for professionalism and excellence in the natural hair styling industry.

The recognition is coming on the heels of their numerous efforts. They are raising the standards of natural hair styling and natural hair care through creative and healthy hair professional tips, advise and counseling.

Christian Nyassa, General Manager, Professional Products Division, L’Oreal, Sub-Saharan Africa visited the office on Saturday, March 25, 2017 where he commended the management for their professionalism in promoting natural and healthy hair styling. “No doubt, O’Naturals is a leader in natural hair styling services in Lagos and indeed Nigeria. Their professional approach at promoting and ensuring the healthiness of natural hair of its various clients is worthy of commendation and recognition,” he revealed.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

#BBB NEWS| Goldberg Excellency Tour: DJ Kingsley and Nathaniel Emerge Winner of DJ and Free Styling Competition in Benin City [PHOTOS]

Goldberg Excellency Tour: DJ Kingsley and Nathaniel Emerge Winner of DJ and Free Styling Competition in Benin City.

Disc Jockey (DJ)  Kingsley Amhas and Nathaniel Iyayi, a Rapper have emerged winners of the grand prize of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250,000) in the Goldberg Excellency Tour competition for DJs and free style artistes in Benin City, Edo State.

The competition in Edo languages which was organized by Goldberg, also known as "Your Excellency," was held at the Play, House, Okhoro road, Benin City, from March 24 to 25, 2017. It was part of efforts at promoting the culture of the people of Edo State in line with Goldberg’s 3-point agenda of culture, respect and enjoyment.

The competition which started with audition of five DJs, thirteen rappers and four singers was later streamlined to five, comprising of a DJ and rapper as a team for the finale on March 25, 2017.

Monday, March 27, 2017

#BBB NEWS| MediaReach OMD Wins Young Lions Media, Nigeria Competition

MediaReach OMD Nigeria, the leading media agency in West Africa, has won the Young Lions Media,  Nigeria Competition and Young Pro Media - West Africa Championship.

With these feats, mediaReach OMD will represent Nigeria at Cannes in June 2017 for the Cannes Young Lions Media - Global Competition.  By winning the 2017 edition of the competition, mediaReach OMD will be representing Nigeria for the 8th time at the Cannes, since 2008.

The competition was open to media professionals below 30 years that represents various media agencies in Nigeria. Nine teams that took part in the competition were given a brief and had little over 24 hours to think, create and submit a media solution that answers the media brief.  Finally, based on the presentations to the Jury which comprises of media communications and creative professionals, the winning campaign was chosen according to criteria used for the international competition.