Meet The New Director Of International Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, Mo Abudu!!!

Mo Abudu has been appointed a Director of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the organization responsible for staging the world famous International Emmy Awards. 

The development follows the continued progress made by EbonyLife Media to seek global recognition for Nigerian TV and film production. As a member of the board, she joins a select group of about 100 Directors who are international executives from leading channels, production and distribution companies. 
On hearing the news, Mo expressed her delight saying:

"I’ve always wanted to be a member of the International Academy, to help make African voices heard when it comes to nominating and rewarding the world’s best television shows. To be approved as a director is even better, because we need a seat at the table when important decisions about our industry are being made. I’m grateful to the Academy for their confidence in me".

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences brings together the world’s leading media and entertainment professionals, with over 700 members from more than 60 countries. The Academy is a unique, independent organisation comprised of the world’s television and media leaders who come together to exchange ideas, discuss common issues and promote new strategies for the future development of quality global television programming.

Congratulations Mo

Yayyy! It's A Boy For Femi Adebayo Salami And Wife Omotayo!!!

Congratulations to Nollywood actor, star Femi Adebayo Salami and his wife Omotayo who welcomed a baby boy today. The excited dad, announced the good news on his Instagram page, captioning the above photo thus:

"Our Eagle has landed and our world is complete. I’m super excited … Our bundle of Joy is here 😍😍… It’s a boy👣 👦… Join us in giving thanks to God Almighty… Love you so much @iyanaladuke… It’s been a wonderful journey"

So much baby news in Nollywood today. Actress Funke Akindele also welcomed a set of twin boys earlier today. May God bless them all. Amen

House Of Jahdara Presents The ‘Color Me Christmas’ Collection!!!

House of Jahdara has a brand new collection, following their much loved edit with Big Brother’s Bamike ‘Bam Bam’ Olawunmi. Titled the Colour Me Christmas collection, it features a bold palette of orange, green, pink and gold with the liberal use of tulle, satin and crepe.

According to a press statement from the brand:........."Luxury women's wear brand, House of Jahdara spread good tidings and holiday cheer with their new ‘Color Me Christmas’ collection. This collection is inspired by the festive feeling of Christmas, the bright colorful spirit of the season and the joy and laughter it brings. The Creative Director Shola Adepoju taps into this feeling with the color scheme and bold designs she has chosen for this collection.  With shiny luxury fabrics, bright green, orange and pink pieces top the mood board for the color Me Christmas collection and it harmonizes vibrant cheerfulness with sophisticated cuts perfect for every event this season.

See more photos and campaign Video after the jump!!!

Funke Akindele And Husband Welcomes Twin Boys!!!

Yayyyyyy, It's beginning to look like Christmas for Funke Akindele and her musician husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz. The love birds welcomed twin boys earlier today, after three years of marriage and we are super excited them. Mom and children are said to be doing good.
 JJC Skillz has children from his past relationship, but this is a first for the 41 year old actress cum producer aka "Janifa".

Congratulatory messages have been pouring since the news broke early Saturday and the new mom have also sort of confirmed the news.

See her post after the jump!!!

Naomi Campbell Is The New Face Of NARS

Osheyyyyyyy! Talk'bout black excellence!

Founding member of the O.G supermodel crew, the legendary, Naomi Campbell is the new face of NARS Cosmetics. The brand made the announcement that it had partnered with the runway queen for it's spring 2019 Radiance Re-powered Campaign. Her first beauty campaign ever. It is kind of hard to believe that she has never played in the beauty game. I guess that's why she brought her A-game knocked the photos out of the ball park. Another reason why this fashion and beauty icon is a Black Girl Who Rock.

For the photo-shoot, Naomi stripped off for one look as she showcased her flawless body by going topless, donning just a pair of black briefs and gladiator sandals, with her long weave managing to protect her modesty. For another snap, the 48-year old put on an equally racy display as she slipped into a maxi dress with thigh high slits on the sides, which drew attention to her tremendous pins

See photos after the jump!!!

President Trump And First Lady Melania Pay Their Respects To Bush!!!

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects to President George H.W. Bush in the US Capitol Rotunda on Monday night. The pair arrived hand-in-hand as they bowed their heads in prayer with the Commander-in-chief also saluting Bush's casket before leaving. The visit by the Trumps was a total of 75-secs according to CNN.

Trump will reportedly pay a condolence call to the Bush family on Tuesday at Blair House.

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Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith & Grandmum Adrienne Banfield-Norris Bare It All In Harper’s Bazaar Interview!!!

Thanks to their honesty and vulnerability, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris‘ show “Red Table Talk” was an instant hit. 

In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the trio stay characteristically vulnerable, sharing how it’s helped them become stronger. Jada revealed the show was borne from conversations she had with Pauletta Washington, Denzel Washington‘s wife, at the red table seven years ago. She said:

"I had a nervous breakdown. I mean, not a nervous breakdown … what do you call it? A freaking mid-life crisis. I turned 40—when you look at your life and everything that was true is now not, and everything that was seemingly untrue now is true".

See more after the jump!!!