It is not everyday celebrities in Nigeria sue for defamation. In fact, it is a rare occurence, espeically in Nigeria’s relatively infant fashion industry. Nevertheless, Joan Okorodudu owner of Nigeria’s Next Supermodel (NNSM) bucks the trend with a defamation lawsuit seeking ₦100Million for alleged defamation of her character/ reputation by former NNSM model Marcia Okhai Ahwuose, among many defendants. …
The Future Awards 2010: Musician of the Year Nominee Profiles
Omawumi Megbele Omawunmi Boma Megbele has been singing from the age of two and by this year, for 25 years. A product of a reality show, which she did not win, she went on to show the world that sometimes, with a positive attitude and hard work, the person not holding the trophy could still …
The Future Awards 2010: Music Producer of the Year Nominee Profiles
Jesse Garba Abaga, 25 An artiste and head producer of Righteous Era productions (Loopy Records/Chocolate City) which began in 2000. He won “Producer of the Year” – Hip Hop World Awards, produced a track for Mode 9 which got an award for “Lyricist on the roll” – Hip Hop World Awards, and was nominated for …
Tiger Woods Vanity Fair February 2010 Cover: Yuck!
Tiger woods graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s February 2010 issue. The photo is shot by Annie Leibovitz who says “Tiger is an intensely competitive athlete—and quite serious about his sport. I wanted to reveal that in these photos. And to show his incredible focus and dedication.” The shot in one word ‘yuck!’ In my …
Macy’s to Close Five Stores
Macy’s Inc. announced Tuesday it will close five stores as part of its annual process to “prune” underperforming locations. The closure will affect 307 full-and part-time employees. Last year Macy’s closed eleven stores and in 2008 nine. Stores affected this year are downtown Boise, Idaho; Summit Place Mall, Waterford, Mich.; Northwest Plaza, St. Ann, Mo.; …
Eunice Johnson, Ebony Fashion Fair Maven Dead at 93
Eunice Johnson, widow of Ebony magazine founder John Johnson and fashion entrepreneur operating numerous fashion businesses including the Ebony Fashion Fair died at her Chicago home this past Sunday at age 93. The cause of death as explained by Wendy Parks, spokeswoman for Johnson Publishing Company Inc., was renal(kidney) failure. Mrs. Johnson was committed to …