We
all know what red carpets are for: posing for pictures, participating
in interviews, and, of course, mingling with fellow actors.
From the classic gowns, sleek jumpsuits to the surprising hip
bone-baring slits, Genevieve Nnaji is always on-point with her amazing
red carpet looks.
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Check out her top 8 amazing moments on the re carpet.
Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress and singer. She won the
Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in
2005. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal
Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to Nollywood.
Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then popular television soap opera Ripples
at the age of 8. In 1998 at the age of 19 she was introduced into the
growing Nigerian film industry with the movie “Most Wanted”. Her
subsequent movies include Last Party, Mark of the Beast and Ijele. In 2010 she starred in the award winning film Ijé: The Journey.
Nnaji has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies. Genevieve Nnaji is
considered to be one of the best paid actresses in Nollywood.
Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has revealed that he wants to leave the English giants in no too distant future.
The former Barcelona coach stated that he needs to sign a superstar in the mould of Cristiano Ronaldo in order to achieve his primary ambition of winning the Premier League before he leaves Manchester United in two years.
In an interview with Sky Sports News HQ’s Vinny O’Connor, the former Holland manager admitted that two years is the time limit he has given himself to win the Premier League title, after which he will walk away from the club, whatever happens.
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He said:“I think we still need more speed in front and also more creativity and that is why I want (Angel) Di Maria to stay, but, we don’t know that so we will have to see.
“Bayern Munich – they have Ribery and Robben. Chelsea have Hazard and Willian. Real Madrid: Ronaldo and Bale. Barcelona: Neymar and Messi.
“(Ashley) Young and (Juan) Mata had fantastic seasons with assists and goals but to win the Champions League, you need speed also. That is why I think, maybe, we still have to buy a player with speed and creativity.”
On whether he wants Di Maria to stay at Manchester United, van Gaal stated that, “I cannot answer these questions. When we shall buy a player and he has signed, then we shall say. But not in a process and not in a strategy.
“I cannot say that. I want to say it. For the fans I want to say it. But it is not smart. I have to protect the interests of the club.”
On whether he can sign Real Madrid’s Ronaldo, he said: “Now, I make an exception for Ronaldo. He is a fantastic player. But he knows that. But I like him.
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“I promised that to my wife. We have not many years together any more.
“I have to admit I have said to her when I met her and after our relationship seemed to be very good, then I said at 55 years I shall quit. Now I am still working and next week I am 64.
“I have done everything in my career as a manager. I have been in the Netherlands, my home country. I have been in Spain, fantastic league. Germany, fantastic league. Now I am here.
“Also to participate in a world championship. I have done that. So, I have to go to Qatar to earn still more money? I don’t think so. You have to enjoy also your life and your relationship with your wife.”
Recall that the club was recently linked with the signing of Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid.
The former Barcelona coach stated that he needs to sign a superstar in the mould of Cristiano Ronaldo in order to achieve his primary ambition of winning the Premier League before he leaves Manchester United in two years.
In an interview with Sky Sports News HQ’s Vinny O’Connor, the former Holland manager admitted that two years is the time limit he has given himself to win the Premier League title, after which he will walk away from the club, whatever happens.
Louis van Gaal, the Manchester United manager, has revealed that he could leave the club in the next two seasons
He said:“I think we still need more speed in front and also more creativity and that is why I want (Angel) Di Maria to stay, but, we don’t know that so we will have to see.
“Bayern Munich – they have Ribery and Robben. Chelsea have Hazard and Willian. Real Madrid: Ronaldo and Bale. Barcelona: Neymar and Messi.
“(Ashley) Young and (Juan) Mata had fantastic seasons with assists and goals but to win the Champions League, you need speed also. That is why I think, maybe, we still have to buy a player with speed and creativity.”
On whether he wants Di Maria to stay at Manchester United, van Gaal stated that, “I cannot answer these questions. When we shall buy a player and he has signed, then we shall say. But not in a process and not in a strategy.
“I cannot say that. I want to say it. For the fans I want to say it. But it is not smart. I have to protect the interests of the club.”
On whether he can sign Real Madrid’s Ronaldo, he said: “Now, I make an exception for Ronaldo. He is a fantastic player. But he knows that. But I like him.
5 Top Transfer Targets In Europe
“I promised that to my wife. We have not many years together any more.
“I have to admit I have said to her when I met her and after our relationship seemed to be very good, then I said at 55 years I shall quit. Now I am still working and next week I am 64.
“I have done everything in my career as a manager. I have been in the Netherlands, my home country. I have been in Spain, fantastic league. Germany, fantastic league. Now I am here.
“Also to participate in a world championship. I have done that. So, I have to go to Qatar to earn still more money? I don’t think so. You have to enjoy also your life and your relationship with your wife.”
Recall that the club was recently linked with the signing of Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid.
Montreal
Impact of the Major league Soccer (MLS) on Monday night announced the
signing of one of the greatest African footballers ever; Didier Drogba.
The club announced the two time African footballer of the year would be a designated player, following a trade with the Chicago Fire, in return for general and targeted allocation money.
Naij.com hence compiles a list of the biggest African footballers to have played of still playing in the league.
1. Obafemi Martins – Nigeria: Nigerian striker, Obafemi ‘Obagoal’ Martins left Levante of Spain in 2013 to sign for Seattle Sounders of the MLS and in 62 games, he has scored . He moved after Seattle paid the $4 million buyout clause in Martins’ contract with Levante. In his two years with the club, MArtins has won the Supporter Shield; he provided the assist for Marco Pappa’s first goal as Seattle defeated the Galaxy 2–0. He finished his first season with 17 goals during the regular season (a club record) as well as notching 13 assists, a joint-club record held with Mauro Rosales.
In his second season with the club he was named as one of three MLS MVP finalists. Martins was named to the MLS Best XI and the Sounders won every game in which he scored. He also won MLS Goal of the Year for a looping goal he shot from an extremely tight angle near the end line into the far netting over Earthquakes keeper Jon Busch.
Didier Drogba – Ivory Coast: A new signing in the
league and already one of the biggest imports into the league. He is yet
to play a game but he will sign on the dotted line when his
International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and his Canadian work permit
issues are sorted out. The two-fime African footballer of the year has
played for clubs such as Chelsea of England, Galatasary, Le Mans,
Olympique De Marseille and Shanghai Shenhua of China.
Bright Dike: The Super Eagles striker plays for San
Antonio Scorpions on loan from Toronto FC. He is cousin of Super Eagles
striker Emmanuel Emenike. He has played his entire professional career
in the USA where he was born and raised. He has played for the Portland
Timbers, Indiana Invaders, Toronto FC and Los Angeles blues.
Nigerians will most likely remember him for his goal against Italy in a pre-world cup friendly match (his first official goal for the Super Eagles) in the 35th minute with an assist by Shola Ameobi.
His sister Courtney is also a soccer player, who played for the Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Djimi Traore – Mali: it seems funny to imagine that
Djimi Traore started in that magical night in Istanbul in 2005 when
Liverpool came from three goals down to draw 3-3 with AC Milan a UEFA
Champions league final. Traore contributed to Liverpool’s success that
season when he made a goal-line clearance from an Andriey Shevchenko
strike.
Traore moved to the Seattle Sounder of the MLS on 23 February 2013 when he MLS club signed with the MLS club after a successful preseason trial. His first goal for the club was a 30 yard volley off the underside of the crossbar, during a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Tigres of Mexico.
The Malian won the MLS supporters shield in 2014 as a teammate of Obafemi Martins. He played for Monaco, Marseille, Charlton Athhletic and Portmouth. He retired in 2014.
Celestine Babayaro – Nigeria: Babayaro is a former
Chelsea and Newcastle full back who on 21 January 2008, came to an
agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy to join them on a three-year
contract, effective immediately. His stay was however short lived due to
bad behaviour and other demeanors.
According to Wikipedia: “…thinking that he had arrived at sort of an American superclub that only a year earlier gave David Beckham what was widely reported to be the $250 million contract, Babayaro was agitated by what he considered to be “shabby” accommodations – from having to fly in the economy class to sharing a hotel room on the road. His lack of commitment in training and preseason games reflected those feelings and he soon got on Gullit’s and club president and general manager Alexi Lalas’s bad side.
On 3 March, Babayaro was waived by the Galaxy after playing only 45 minutes in a preseason friendly against FC Seoul, receiving a yellow card and conceding a penalty in the process. The reason for this unexpected release was not stated explicitly by Galaxy front office. “After a period of evaluation, it was decided that it would be in the best interest of the club and the player to part ways,” Lalas said in a statement. “It is unfortunate that it did not work out, but Ruud and our technical staff are hard at work putting together this team and difficult decisions have to be made.”
The club announced the two time African footballer of the year would be a designated player, following a trade with the Chicago Fire, in return for general and targeted allocation money.
Naij.com hence compiles a list of the biggest African footballers to have played of still playing in the league.
1. Obafemi Martins – Nigeria: Nigerian striker, Obafemi ‘Obagoal’ Martins left Levante of Spain in 2013 to sign for Seattle Sounders of the MLS and in 62 games, he has scored . He moved after Seattle paid the $4 million buyout clause in Martins’ contract with Levante. In his two years with the club, MArtins has won the Supporter Shield; he provided the assist for Marco Pappa’s first goal as Seattle defeated the Galaxy 2–0. He finished his first season with 17 goals during the regular season (a club record) as well as notching 13 assists, a joint-club record held with Mauro Rosales.
In his second season with the club he was named as one of three MLS MVP finalists. Martins was named to the MLS Best XI and the Sounders won every game in which he scored. He also won MLS Goal of the Year for a looping goal he shot from an extremely tight angle near the end line into the far netting over Earthquakes keeper Jon Busch.
Obafemi Martins
Didier Drogba
Nigerians will most likely remember him for his goal against Italy in a pre-world cup friendly match (his first official goal for the Super Eagles) in the 35th minute with an assist by Shola Ameobi.
His sister Courtney is also a soccer player, who played for the Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Bright Dike
Traore moved to the Seattle Sounder of the MLS on 23 February 2013 when he MLS club signed with the MLS club after a successful preseason trial. His first goal for the club was a 30 yard volley off the underside of the crossbar, during a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match against Tigres of Mexico.
The Malian won the MLS supporters shield in 2014 as a teammate of Obafemi Martins. He played for Monaco, Marseille, Charlton Athhletic and Portmouth. He retired in 2014.
Djimi Traore
According to Wikipedia: “…thinking that he had arrived at sort of an American superclub that only a year earlier gave David Beckham what was widely reported to be the $250 million contract, Babayaro was agitated by what he considered to be “shabby” accommodations – from having to fly in the economy class to sharing a hotel room on the road. His lack of commitment in training and preseason games reflected those feelings and he soon got on Gullit’s and club president and general manager Alexi Lalas’s bad side.
On 3 March, Babayaro was waived by the Galaxy after playing only 45 minutes in a preseason friendly against FC Seoul, receiving a yellow card and conceding a penalty in the process. The reason for this unexpected release was not stated explicitly by Galaxy front office. “After a period of evaluation, it was decided that it would be in the best interest of the club and the player to part ways,” Lalas said in a statement. “It is unfortunate that it did not work out, but Ruud and our technical staff are hard at work putting together this team and difficult decisions have to be made.”
Celestine Babayaro
Following
Sunday’s 0-1 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield preseason
friendly, Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has stated that his team was
better than Arsenal.
According to BBC Sports, the former Real Madrid of Spain coach threw a jibe at his Arsenal counterpart, Arsene Wenger, stating that the Frenchman ignored his philosophy of free flowing football for a defensive approach to the encounter.
“The best team lost. And the defensive team won. If you want to be pragmatic, like I normally am, I say in a simple way, they score, they didn’t concede. Well done. Congratulations,” he said.
5 Reasons Wenger May Defeat Mourinho For The First Time On Sunday
“Other clubs, other managers you say are boring, that they park the bus, I don’t agree with that. I say they were very well organised and because of that I give total credit,” the Chelsea boss noted further.
On the purported handshake snub of Wenger in the former Monaco
gaffer’s first ever win against the self-styled “Special One”, the
Chelsea coach denied ever coming up with such tantrum, claiming however,
that his counterpart may have done that purposely.
Since February last year when Mourinho called Wenger “a specialist in failure”, and the Arsenal boss replying that his Chelsea counterpart was being “disrespectful”, the pair have had tensions mounting.
And after Arsenal’s win on Sunday, Mourinho shook hands with the Arsenal players after they had collected the shield but missed Wenger when the Frenchman walked behind him.
Wenger said: “I shook a few hands today after the game, but there’s nothing special there. I believe in a job where you have to respect people and respect everybody.”
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And Mourinho explained what happened, or did not happen, to BBC Radio 5 live reporter Juliette Ferrington thus:
JF: “You shook the hands of all the Arsenal players after they were presented with the shield but you didn’t shake the hand of Arsene Wenger?”
JM: “It is not true, It is not true. You have to look at it and it’s not true.”
JF: “We saw you.”
JM: “No you didn’t. You saw me wait for them and shake the hands of everyone who left the stairs just in my direction, so you are not right.”
Mourinho had blasted the Frenchman over his spending spree in the last year, claiming that the Arsenal manager did not win a trophy despite the huge amount of money spent on buying players.
According to BBC Sports, the former Real Madrid of Spain coach threw a jibe at his Arsenal counterpart, Arsene Wenger, stating that the Frenchman ignored his philosophy of free flowing football for a defensive approach to the encounter.
“The best team lost. And the defensive team won. If you want to be pragmatic, like I normally am, I say in a simple way, they score, they didn’t concede. Well done. Congratulations,” he said.
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“Other clubs, other managers you say are boring, that they park the bus, I don’t agree with that. I say they were very well organised and because of that I give total credit,” the Chelsea boss noted further.
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, snubbed Arsene Wenger, during last weekend’s Community Shield loss to Arsenal
Since February last year when Mourinho called Wenger “a specialist in failure”, and the Arsenal boss replying that his Chelsea counterpart was being “disrespectful”, the pair have had tensions mounting.
And after Arsenal’s win on Sunday, Mourinho shook hands with the Arsenal players after they had collected the shield but missed Wenger when the Frenchman walked behind him.
Wenger said: “I shook a few hands today after the game, but there’s nothing special there. I believe in a job where you have to respect people and respect everybody.”
Meet The Top Scorers In The Nigerian Premier Football League (Photos)
And Mourinho explained what happened, or did not happen, to BBC Radio 5 live reporter Juliette Ferrington thus:
JF: “You shook the hands of all the Arsenal players after they were presented with the shield but you didn’t shake the hand of Arsene Wenger?”
JM: “It is not true, It is not true. You have to look at it and it’s not true.”
JF: “We saw you.”
JM: “No you didn’t. You saw me wait for them and shake the hands of everyone who left the stairs just in my direction, so you are not right.”
Mourinho had blasted the Frenchman over his spending spree in the last year, claiming that the Arsenal manager did not win a trophy despite the huge amount of money spent on buying players.
These photos of Stephanie Linus will make you wish you have the same rare opportunity and experience she enjoyed on Monday.
Nollywood actress and film director, Stephanie Linus got what many wish for in their lifetime, a meeting with the Queen of England, an opportunity many will give anything to have.
Photo posted by Stephanie okereke[utf8mb4=”8J+Siw==”] (@stephanielinus) on
Stephanie and her husband got the lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the Queen of England when the Queen invited them to be her guests at an exclusive dinner organised to commemorate this year’s edition of Queen’s Young Leaders Award where four young Nigerians are recipients.
The couple also met with England football striker, David Beckham whom they had a selfie with.
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The couple, dressed in matching outfit was received by the Queen.
The 32 year old visibly pregnant actress and her husband were specially invited by the Queen of England to be honoured at the 2015 edition of Queen’s Young Leaders Award which is held at the Buckingham Palace recently.
The Queen’s Young Leaders Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional people between the ages of 18-29 from across the Commonwealth member countries. The award winners are people who are taking the lead in their communities and are transforming lives with their skills. They must have made a lasting difference in their communities.
Nollywood actress and film director, Stephanie Linus got what many wish for in their lifetime, a meeting with the Queen of England, an opportunity many will give anything to have.
Photo posted by Stephanie okereke[utf8mb4=”8J+Siw==”] (@stephanielinus) on
Stephanie and her husband got the lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the Queen of England when the Queen invited them to be her guests at an exclusive dinner organised to commemorate this year’s edition of Queen’s Young Leaders Award where four young Nigerians are recipients.
The couple also met with England football striker, David Beckham whom they had a selfie with.
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The couple, dressed in matching outfit was received by the Queen.
The 32 year old visibly pregnant actress and her husband were specially invited by the Queen of England to be honoured at the 2015 edition of Queen’s Young Leaders Award which is held at the Buckingham Palace recently.
The Queen’s Young Leaders Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional people between the ages of 18-29 from across the Commonwealth member countries. The award winners are people who are taking the lead in their communities and are transforming lives with their skills. They must have made a lasting difference in their communities.
Apparently, celebrities like to compete with each other, buying expensive things and showing them off on social media.
What began in 2012 with Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji being endorsed as the brand ambassador of Range Rover cars in Nigeria, has gradually led to top female entertainers and celebrities joining the race to acquire the luxurious automobile.
Below are Nollywood actresses who have joined the growing list of those who have acquired the Range Rover.
Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve was appointed Range Rover ambassador
Ruth Kadiri
Ruth Kadiri owns a Range Rover worth N14 million
Ini Edo
Ini Edo added the brand new 2015 Range Rover Envoque to her fleet of luxury cars.
Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe owns a black Range Rover
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Liz Anjorin:
Liz acquired a brand new white Range Rover Evoque valued at over 15million
Stephenie Okereke-Linus
Stephanie owns a white Range Rover
Rukky Sanda
Rukky drives a Range Rover Evoque
Mbong Amata
Mbong strikes pose with her Range Rover
Empress Njamah
Empress is one of the few actresses who have acquired the Range Rover
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Laide Bakare
Laide customized hers with a number plate tagged LBO
These photos of pregnant Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke will leave a smile on your face.
The heavily pregnant actress covers the latest edition of Genevieve magazine .
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She is is a brand ambassador for Vlisco and as you can see is really glowing.
Few weeks ago, the film director got what many wish for in their lifetime, a meeting with the Queen of England, an opportunity many will give anything to have.
Stephanie Linus is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress.
The heavily pregnant actress covers the latest edition of Genevieve magazine .
Too Much Money: Check Out These 10 Nollywood Actresses And Their Range Rovers (PHOTOS)
She is is a brand ambassador for Vlisco and as you can see is really glowing.
Few weeks ago, the film director got what many wish for in their lifetime, a meeting with the Queen of England, an opportunity many will give anything to have.
Stephanie Linus is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress.
Last
weekend was a busy one for Nigerian celebrities as they all dazzled up
for the royal engagement ceremony of late Ooni of Ife’s son Adegbite
Sijuade and popular television presenter Dolapo Oni.
This wedding had almost all the celebrities in attendance. Below are celebrity styles that stole our hearts. The aso ebi was a red lace and celebrities added their individual sense of style to look great.
1. Beverly Naya
2. Bolanle Olukanmi
3. Osas Ajibade
4. Toju Foyeh
5. Toke Makinwa
6. Tope FnR
7. Toolz
This wedding had almost all the celebrities in attendance. Below are celebrity styles that stole our hearts. The aso ebi was a red lace and celebrities added their individual sense of style to look great.
1. Beverly Naya
2. Bolanle Olukanmi
3. Osas Ajibade
4. Toju Foyeh
5. Toke Makinwa
6. Tope FnR
7. Toolz
Our fashion gig for the week is Waje. Checkout her collections.
Here is her breathtaking collections.
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Aituaje Iruobe known as Waje (an acronym for “Words aren’t just enough”), is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s “Omoge Mi” and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me”. She was also featured on Banky W’s “Thief My Kele” and M.I’s “One Naira”.
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Waje is currently working with the youths of her community through an organisation she calls Waje’s Safe House, where she teams up with other NGOs quarterly to help fight for their cause. The first project supported under Waje’s Safe House was the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children, assisting the Project HELP (Help Educate the Less Privileged) which the goal of raising funds for allowing children to continue their studies in the school in Makoko, through Ring Back Tones with her hit singles Oko Miand I wish.
Here is her breathtaking collections.
6 Hottest Asoebi Styles Of Iyabo Ojo
Aituaje Iruobe known as Waje (an acronym for “Words aren’t just enough”), is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s “Omoge Mi” and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me”. She was also featured on Banky W’s “Thief My Kele” and M.I’s “One Naira”.
7 Hottest Asoebi Styles Of Toyin Aimakhu (PHOTOS)
Waje is currently working with the youths of her community through an organisation she calls Waje’s Safe House, where she teams up with other NGOs quarterly to help fight for their cause. The first project supported under Waje’s Safe House was the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children, assisting the Project HELP (Help Educate the Less Privileged) which the goal of raising funds for allowing children to continue their studies in the school in Makoko, through Ring Back Tones with her hit singles Oko Miand I wish.