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Nigeria's first online music reality show...

If you've got talent, this is your chance.

The show is a Musical talent hunt aimed at scouting, discovering, and gearing young upcoming artiste between the ages of 14 and above that want to make a career in the music world.

- See more at: http://suoraiseyourvoice.com/#sthash.SHBWhWCn.dpuf

Nigeria's first online music reality show...

If you've got talent, this is your chance.

The show is a Musical talent hunt aimed at scouting, discovering, and gearing young upcoming artiste between the ages of 14 and above that want to make a career in the music world.

- See more at: http://suoraiseyourvoice.com/#sthash.SHBWhWCn.dpuf

‘It’s a Big Lie’ – Doris Simeon Says People have the Wrong Impression of Actresses Being Promiscuous

Doris Simeon is featured in tabloid magazine, Yes! International and in it the Nollywood actress talks about her journey as a producer, inspiring upcoming movies stars and more.

She also talks about the impression a number of people have that actresses are promiscuous stating explicitly that it is not true. She added that being in the movie industry can attract the wrong men.

Read excerpts from her interview below.

On the promiscuous impression the society has about actress and female entertainers: I will say that the impression is wrong and it’s a big lie. But it’s a free world and if you want to, you will. It’s a thing of choice. But that doesn’t mean that the whole women in the industry sleep around, and that’s why they are not getting married. There are so many people out there who live their lives the way they want. How many do you hear about? But because we are the faces out there, everybody believes that we don’t have a private life anymore and everything that happens in our lives, they have to know about it. As if they knew when you were born. It’s just one of the things we face for being actresses.

On acting attracting the wrong men: Even if it brings the wrong men to you, it is still a thing of choice. You decide what you want and it is what you want that will happen.

On making money from acting gigs: I would say maybe because of piracy, that is why she said that. We don’t have a fixed price. When you are contracted for a job, you negotiate, if you agree, you do it. You don’t have people competing in the industry.

On having an NGO: I have a group, I will not call it a foundation and my passion is young widows and street kids who are victims of rape. I have my friends. Sometimes, maybe on my birthday, we try to do something to touch lives. I don’t make noise about it so that tomorrow people will not be like, what happened to that your foundation?

On her current project: I just finished one of my short films titled Victims. It’s a story of campaign against malaria, because we don’t handle it well. We just want people to know that it kills. We are one of the ambassadors that will throw more light on it.

Nollywood Actress Adesua Etomi Says ‘There is the prejudice of being light skinned’

Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi, who released some gorgeous promo pictures recently, had an interview with weekly tabloid Encomium and talks about her current project, moving back to Nigeria, the idea that light-skinned actresses get more movie roles and more.

Read excerpts from her interview below.

On moving back to Nigeria: I wasn’t planning to move back to Lagos when I did. Frankly, I quit my job over there because I grew discontent and restless. The idea was to visit for three months, but it has been three years. I stayed because Nollywood welcomed me and my love for acting refused to take a back seat anymore. It is a decision I’m glad I made.

On challenges in Nollywood: In the early days of my career, it was the challenge of being given an opportunity to show my acting skills. Thankfully with time this has gotten better. Now, maybe it would be the challenge of type-casting. It’s very easy to find yourself in a box because of a previous performance. I have so much acting to give and I would love to show how diverse I can be, if given a chance. An actor lives to play different people. And last, there is the prejudice of being light skinned. There is a school of thought that says Nollywood likes light skinned actors, so a few mischievous people will allude to that being a reason for the amount of work that has fallen on my plate. I wish this was the case and while everyone is entitled to their opinion, no Director has told me I got a role because I was light skinned.

On her fans: I have the most polite fans ever, there is no weirdness. They say the nicest things to me and I haven’t yet had any reason to feel any fan has been intrusive.

On having a man in her life: Yes, Jesus is the number one man in my life. My father and brother are also men in my life. I could go on, but it only goes downhill from this point.

On staying grounded with fame: God first and then my fantastic support system, which is a mix of family and close friends. Aside these, I have an outlook on this fame business that keeps me very grounded. My journey has only begun and it would be a bit premature to celebrate when I know that this is only a tip of the iceberg, so that thought also keeps me focused and it is easy to stay grounded if you’re focused. The actor is never bigger than the job. The moment I think Adesua is a celebrity, the acting takes a back seat and I’ve lost my way. I never want that to happen.

On also being a singer: I love music but I just haven’t had the courage to pursue it professionally. I was in the church choir for 10 years while I was in the UK. I didn’t join the choir when I moved back to Nigeria because acting takes you away and I would miss so many rehearsals that they would probably have to kick me out. I will do something about using my other gift singing very soon, I promise.

Striking Natural Hair Looks for the 2015 Bride! |T.Alamode

 

This edition of BN Bridal Beauty is oh-so breathtaking! The looks are so fresh, and such a welcome departure from the usual ‘perfect side part hair, with a chignon and nude lips’ fare we’re used to.

These natural bridal hair styles were achieved using twists and curly hair weaves, rather than silky straight looks, while the makeup – from red lips to pink pouts, served as striking complements.

Incorporating crystal headpieces and veils in the faux hawk and more, the models evoke romance while standing out – they embody the contemporary bride. This beauty team scores high in our books (see credits and contact info below!)

Be inspired!

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~ Photography: Gazmadu