CNN MarketPlace Africa recently met up with Segun Gele to discuss how he turned his passion for tying geles into a money making brand. According to CNN, “The Houston-based businessman has made an artform out of tying a gele — the gravity-defying headwraps worn by Nigerian women…Watching Segun Gele whip the material into graceful...
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The Nigerian Independence Day Committee is calling on all fearless, intelligent, confident and ambitious Nigerian men and females to compete in the annual Mr. and Ms. Nigerian Independence Day Pageant, hosted in New York City on Friday, October 8, 2010. This year we will be celebrating 50 years of Nigeria’s Independence, and the committe...
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As reported by TMZ.com in the morning of June 14th, Chidi Benjamin Uzomah, Jr has been sentenced to two years in prison for stalking the American Idol star host, Ryan Seacrest. Though there hasn’t been any official reports of Uzomah’s nationality, we here at Ômo Naija Magazine are willing to place our bets that...
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It is the first time in history that the World Cup is being hosted in an African country. The 2010 FIFA World Cup is in South Africa and the world event has already kicked off with a concert that took place last night at Orlando Stadium. International performers included Black Eyed Peas, John Legend,...
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In an open letter, Stella Damascus' managament have explained their recent decision to shut down the Nollyood actress's Facebook page, in light of the increasing number of imposters posing to be her. Check out the letter here:
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On May 26, HBO Documentary Films will premiere the International Emmy Award-winning Documentary SAVING AFRICA’S WITCH CHILDREN. The film tells the story of a Nigerian community that has branded many of their children witches and the fight of two men as they try and save the children while educating the adults. It is...
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Fifty-eight-year-old Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua died at his presidential villa today Wednesday, May 05, 2010, according to state TV. President Yar’Adua, who became President back in 2007, has been ill for some time. In November, President Yar’Adua was hospitalized in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for several months. President Yar’Adua returned to Nigeria in February, while...
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It is with sadness that we have to report the loss of Nigerian rapper, Da Grin (aka Oladapo Olaitan Olaonpekun), who passed away last week on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hopsital (LUTH). Da Grin was 23 years old. Da Grin was allegedly involved in an accident whereby his...
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Stephanie Okereke will feature in the March 12th opening night play of Seven in New York, as part of a 3-day summit. The three-day summit titled “Women in the World: Stories and Solutions” co-hosted by The Daily Beast, Vital Voices Global Partnership, Diane von Furstenberg, and the UN Foundation will be attended by Secretary...
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On December 19, 2009 Omo Naija Magazine will be launching its Winter 2010 Holiday Issue. The event includes a fashion show, awards presentation including Omo Naija Magazine’s Saving Ourselves (S.O.S) Scholarship award, a Fela tribute and more. Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres for your fancy… all night! Attire: Red Carpet Appropriate. Formal and...
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