Estelle is a freak+has jewellery line/The Kodjoes channel their alter egos

American Boy singer Estelle had previously announced that she was collaborating with Rachel Roy to design a jewellery line and the line was officially launched 2 days ago at Macy's in Herald Square,NYC.The singer who just released a single called "Freak" performed some of her hit songs.Peep the video below..are u guys feeling it?feels very Missy Elliot to me.i mean I would get down to it in the club but i just dont like the video..shes really doing something different from her 1st album with the pop and techno infused sounds.. .she even starts to look like her if u watch the video long enough..

In coupley news,The Kodjoes did a photoshoot with famed hollywood photographer Derek B who is known for doing alter -ego shoots.He 's shot everyone from Lance and Eva to the real housewives of Atlanta and others...the theme for this one was Bonny and Clyde..i just cant stop drooling over Boris..that is one gorgeous african man...*fans self...lol..

ESTELLE-FREAK

Iman is still AGELESS+Magazine fab :Alek/Liya/Fatima/Nonhle

Iman was spotted in this cute white and yellow dress that I would love in my closet .She was in Joburg ,South Africa to handle some Face of Africa business as her makeup line sponsored the show.This woman still looks fab!

In other news,Alek Wek was on the cover of the South African version of Elle magazine .She talks about her journey from being a refugee to being a Top model.Nice..

Miss Liya Kebede is in Vogue 's April edition in a shoot titled "Float on".. Styled by Edward Enniful, Kebede graces romantic dresses by Chloe, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriguez. Shot by the acclaimed photographer team, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.

Fatima Siad who was featured on ANTM is making paper.She 's part of the new DKNY shot and Rue la la.She also walked for fashion week.Pics are taken from her facebook page.

My mentor and friend ,the gorgeous South African Tv presenter/model/actress Miss Nonhle Thema sizzles in the new FHM south africa magazine.Also added just for the fellas is behind the scenes video..gotta love her...

NONHLE FOR FHM

Is this the end?...FAREWELL MESSAGE...

Hello loyal readers ...

so I have been battling with the decision to stop the blog for a few weeks now...thats why I havent blogged in FOREVER...I guess I'm just not really into it anymore...yes I still love african celebrity gossip and the reason I created this blog was because I felt like there were not any sites that were catering to that need...there are many black celeb gossip blogs like concreteloop.com,theybf.com,mediatakeout ,globalgrind etc but in terms of african blogs ..i didnt know any when I started..yes there are blogs like bellanaija.com and others that have an african focus but those are more into covering nigerian entertainment/gossip.I wanted people to be informed about celebs who represent all corners/countries in Africa from Djimon Hounsou to Goapele to Estelle to Laura Izibor etc...and I feel as though I succeeded..

Through this blog,I have been exposed to so many new afropolitan talents from musicians to actors to painters etc...and it has been fun discovering all these people who are definitely inspirational to any african trying to pursue an unconventional career...

All good things must eventually come to an END and I just dont have the time anymore to blog as much as I want to and would rather stop now than leave the blog un-updated for months,....I am a college student with a job and an internship and writing for jamati.com and trying to write for other publications so you will still see my work...

I would like to thank EVERYONE who ever read ,commented/browsed through the blog and showed support..i def didnt think it would be up this long...

thanks again ..

THE END....

QUOTE:BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD...Ghandi..

GOODBYE...

PS:The blog will be up for u to go into the archives ...i just wnt update it..

New Music Fix:Lupe Fiasco/JJC /Celestina

Lupe Fiasco has a new album coming out early next year and his video for the first single just came out a week ago.It was featured in New Moon,the second installment in the popular Twilight Series.Enjoy.

LUPE FIASCO-solar Midnite


JJC-we are Africans remix.
So a friend of mine told me about the remix to "We are African" which was a smash hit by Nigerian uk based JJC.I like the remix as well and it shud def play in the clubs.



So you guys remember Celestina e from MTV'S Dancelife show?Well shes now a singer and her single Omoge (beautiful lady) is actually pretty decent.You can listen to it HERE or watch her perform it +do a danceoff at the last Nigerian Independence party.ENjoy..

CELESTINA-OMOGE

The Randomness:Riz making out with Cameron Diaz+Iman in t magazine+Miss Tz explains her rship with Russy

If this isnt one of the weirdest couplings of the year,then I dont know what else is.Nigerian -us-canada based singer Riz who is signed to Konvict Music may be dating Cameron Diaz.Apparently,they were spotted together after a date a few months ago and may still be dating.hmm...somehow i doubt that.

In magazine news,the ageless Iman appeared in tmagazine and looks fabulous.If theres one thing im asking Santa for xmas,its to look as ageless as her when Im in my 50's.

So remember how we were speculating on Russel Simmons interest in former Miss Tanzania Flavia Matana?Well,she took to globalgrind.com celebrity blog to praise Russy for all his genoristy.
Here are a few quotes:

"When I met Russell Simmons a month ago in New York, I never thought that my dreams can come true so fast, I knew that it would be a long journey to success, taking me years to get to work in America as a model. But Russell Simmons has been ever so helpful giving me the opportunity to audition in New York with outstanding agencies and he is working on helping me find a modeling home in January. Have met many people but honestly he is the man of his own kind, sacrifising his time beside his busy schedule he has, very few people can do this as have had so many promises after doing well in Miss Universe but up to now haven't heard from any of the people who promised to help me pursuing my career. I am so excited about the possibilities and opportunities that await me in the future, in the United States, and I can only hope and pray that all things work out. May God bless Russell Simmons in whatever he his doing."

hmm..good for her I guess?

Amber Rose about 2 be Kwest's wifey?+vibe spread

Looks like everyone's fave bisexual ex-stripper turned arm candy turned model Amber Rose may be saying hello to the super good life as Kanye West's wife.The half capeverdian beauty has Kwest so in love that he may be popping the question when the two go on vacation in the Dominican republic.

According to the daily star,
"the rapper is rumored to be flying out to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean early in 2010 with Amber, where he will pop the question.

“He has really bonded with her since losing his mother and needs another strong woman in his life,” a source close to Kanye said.

“He’s very serious, otherwise he wouldn’t be spending that much money on her.”

The villa West has apparently rented costs $3,500-per night.Wow...interesting,huh?.

IN OTHER NEWS,seems like Amber is making some serious $$$ just to show up and party at a few hotspots.Apparently there was some confusion over exactly how much she got paid at some DC CLUB RECENTLY but a statement released and available on theybf.com stated,
"No one paid Amber $20,000. I don’t know where these people get this stuff from. It was actually $10,000. We paid her to make an appearance for Love’s 8th anniversary party last Friday. But she was real cool and came by herself. And she was chillin’ with the staff all day actually."

Oh and she did pose for Vibe magazine's new re-launched issue that should be available in stores now.pic is above.

Angel Lola luv has new "image"+beefing with Niki Minaj?

This looks like one cat-fight ready to happen and best believe I will have all the details when and if that happens.So first things first,Angel Lola Luv ,the half ethiopian video vixen/model turned rapper has decided that its time to snap a few new pics and create a whole new image.So she released a string of pics under her rap name Lola Monroe and I cant say they look "different"..well if she says so i guess.Then she did an interview with allhiphop.com and had a few things to say about her competition Niki Minaj.Quotes taken from allhiphip.com via theybf.com

AllHipHop.com: What would you say to people who may think you’re jacking Nick Minaj and her “Barbie movement”?

Lola Monroe: I don’t do the Barbie thing… that’s her thing. I really don’t agree with it, that’s basic. It doesn’t make sense to me because first off, you’re basically saying I’m jacking somebody who has never been known to have their style all throughout their career. She’s never been set to have her own style. It’s always been set to say she’s jacking Lil’ Kim to Foxy [Brown] and now Lil’ Wayne. So how can I be jacking somebody or using somebody’s style if they never been known to have their own style. That part never made sense. That’s one. Another thing, it kind of comes from Wayne is in the foundation of my music and what I’ve listened to him for years and years. So you can hear his styles in my music. And you know, that’s her mentor and that’s somebody whom she’s under and so she’s known to sound like Wayne. That’s all they say about her now. I believe the similarities may have come from that but besides that, I have my own style, I have my own lane. She does what she does, ya feel me?

ON THE BOSS BITCH MOVEMENT.
The boss b**ch movement” is a female empowerment movement. It basically represents the female’s that are grinding right now. It represents female empowerment. It’s hard for females these days. Not only in the industry, but day-to-day life. So, it’s basically a push showing female strength and how we got this regardless of the obstacles we were faced with. Whether the female has a nine to five, doing school, in the club dancing, or whatever it might be. It’s female empowerment.”

I guess u can judge from the videos..its on Lola vs Niki Minaj!

Lola luv-YOURE A JERK


Niki Minaj-back by popular demand