Happy New Year!!!

Happy New year!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!!

Jose Mourinho sacked as Chelsea manager!!!

No way!!!

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Inspirational!!!

Mali under attack by jihadists gunmen!!

Breaking news: 3 people killed and 170 hostages taken at the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali. Events still unfolding!!

Charlie Sheen CONFIRMS he is HIV positive

In an interview today with Matt Lauer, Charlie Sheen revealed he is HIV positive 
'I'm here to admit that I am in fact HIV positive,' said Sheen
Sheen discussed that he found out he had the virus 'roughly four years ago.
He said that 'It started with what I thought was a series of crushing headaches,' said Sheen of his first symptoms. 
'I thought I had a brain tumor. I thought it was over.' 
Sheen said that he made aware people that he trusted about his status over the past few years, but also bought the silence of others.
He also said it was 'impossible' that he had transmitted the virus to anyone else. 
'I always led with condoms and honesty when it came to my condition,' said Sheen.

Charlie Sheen

His doctor, Robert Huizenga, said he had been working with Sheen for five or six years and that the virus is now 'undetectable' in his blood.




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Windsor

Windsor is absolutely beautiful. Here are some pictures I took.

Beautiful Lupita

Lupita

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Iman is stunning

Iman, 60, is still super stunning!!!

Iman

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Beautiful contemporary Igbo names with beautiful meaning I love

Here are some female names in Igbo names I like. Please feel free to add yours!!!

Igbo language is one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria. Most native speakers come from the eastern states in Nigeria such as Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, some parts of Delta and Rivers states.

Here are some of the beautiful female names I have selected. I have purposely spelt some the way I like. It is up to you to choose how you want the name spelt. Please note that there are numerous beautiful igbo names and please feel free to add yours. 

 Names

Adaeze (Ada is usually given to the first daughter.  Adaeze, Adanna, Adaobi etc has various significant meaning to the bearer).

Adanna

Adaobi

Adaaku

Adaugo

Adamma

Amaka  from Chukwuamaka or Chiamaka – God is beautiful (can be shortened to Ama)

Chichi (derived from names such as Chinyelum, Chinwe, Chikodili, etc)

Chidimma (shortened to Mma, Chi or Chidi)

Kamsiyochukwu/Kamsiyochim (God has done to me as I have requested) shortened to Kamsy (this is one of my favourite names)

Kasiamobi: Meaning God console me (derived from Chikasiamobi) can be shortened to Kassy

Tobenna (shortened to Tobe or Toby) meaning to praise God

Somunachi/Somunachukwu (only God and I…)

Somtochi/ Somtochukwu (Praise God with me)

Sommachi/ Sommachukwu (God’s beauty) Can be shortened to Somma

 Add yours!!!

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez announce they are divorcing

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are divorcing after two years of marriage. 

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez

What shame. They were a beautiful couple!!!



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Naomie Harris is the first black actress to play 007's Eve Moneypenny

It can be done!!! With hard work, determination, persistence and resilience. You can be who you want to be. Race should not be a barrier!!  Naomie Harris, 39, is the first black actress to play Eve Moneypenny. I am so proud of this achievement, where people of black minority ethnic continue to break barriers!!!

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

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Donald Trump's view on some African people!!!

Wow! This is serious stuff coming out of US business magnate Donald Trump. He referred to some Africans as lazy fools only good at eating, lovemaking and thuggery. Speaking in Indianapolis, he articulated his seriousness in deporting Africans especially those of Kenyan origin including their son Barrack Obama. This is some of what he said:

“African Americans are very lazy. The best they can do is gallivanting around ghettoes, lamenting how they are discriminated. These are the people America doesn’t need. They are the enemies of progress. Look at African countries like Kenya for instance, those people are stealing from their own government and go to invest the money in foreign countries. From the government to opposition, they only qualify to be used as a case study whenever bad examples are required. How do you trust even those who have ran away to hide here at the United States hiding behind education? I hear they abuse me in their blogs but I don’t care because even the internet they are using is ours and we can decide to switch it off from this side. These are people who import everything including matchsticks. In my opinion, most of these African countries ought to be recolonized again for another 100 years because they know nothing about leadership and self governance” Explained Donald Trump bitterly as he illuminated how he plans to reconstruct America and restore its lost glory.

“I promise to make America great again by restoring our dignity that we have since lost through Obama. The more reason why I still believe that he, and his Kenyan brothers and sisters should be deported back to Kenya to make America safe”

Some very offensive words spoken there. I bet Donald trump will not lose any sleep on this or what people think about his statement. Some aspects of what he mentioned such as laziness is not indicative of a particular race neither is it indicative of a particular country. 

But oh dearie me!! In as much as what he said is not PC and is very offensive, I kind of agree that there is some truth in some of what he said. For example, 

'Look at African countries like Kenya for instance, those people are stealing from their own government and go to invest the money in foreign countries'. 

This is true of most African countries. It pains me to agree with some of the points made by this man. African government will have to sit up. They are busy looting the wealth of their countries and investing the money in foreign countries.

Look at Africa with its vast natural and human resources. It is now used as a case study for poverty and development initiatives. We are busy killing each other in the name of religion, ethnicity, culture, corruption etc. 

For every African leader in power that looted the funds of it's people, shame on you. You are all part of the reason Africans are humiliated. Why you may ask? That money belongs to the people and should be invested in education, infrastructure, development, science and technology etc.

Donald Trump

By Christine Mendoza: http://www.politics.co.ke/news/some-africans-are-lazy-fools-only-good-at-eating-lovemaking-and-stealing-donald-trump-2/

Who knows what make of hair extension Rihanna is wearing in this picture?

Rihanna

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Naomie Harris looks amazing in this beautiful dress

I like what she is wearing.

Naomie Harris

Pictures: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3290933/Naomie-Harris-flashes-sideboob-daring-dress-Spectre-party.html

Lisa Bonet and her stunning daughter

What beautiful women this 2 are!!!

Zoe Kravitz and Lisa Bonet

Mother and daughter

Beautiful women

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Khloe Kardashian breaks her silence

Love is great!!

Khloe and Lamar

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Duchess of Cambridge

Breathtakingly beautiful!!!

Duchess of Cambridge

Stunning Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell

Beautiful Lupita Nyong'o

I love her hair and of course that dress!!!

Lupita Nyong'o

Picture source:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3273634/Lupita-Nyong-o-shines-red-tulle-dress-actor-writer-Danai-Gurira-celebrate-opening-night-play-Eclipsed.html

Lamar Odom in hospital and fighting for his life

He was reported to have been found unconscious and taken to hospital where his organs are said to be failing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time.

Lamar Odom

The absolutely beautiful Ciara

Beautiful!!

Ciara

Picture source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3271578/Ciara-puts-cleavage-centre-revealing-slashed-gown-Witch-Hunter-premiere-NYC.html

Breast Ironing?

According to a UN report, there is a widespread practice in African countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa. It is called Breast ironing. Breast ironing is described as the brutal flattening of a young girl's developing chest to 'protect her from rape and sexual harassment'. Instruments used in this practice includes the use of large stones, a hammer or a spatula that has been heated over hot coals to compress or mutilate the breast tissue and make the adolescent look less 'womanly'. It is reported that the girl's mother is usually the abuser in 58 per cent of cases. The rationale for this practice is to prevent girls from developing breasts between 11 and 15 years old in the belief that a flat childlike appearance will discourage unwanted male attention and premarital pregnancy. The mother often warrants the ritual, removing signs of puberty, so her daughter can pursue education for longer rather than being seen as 'ready for marriage'.

This is shocking and news to me. It is great that the UN is exposing such practice. I am a bit sceptical about some aspects of this report. I also question the research methods used. This whole practice is strange and as an African descent, I have never heard of this practice. Puberty is fully encouraged and supported in many African countries. I am very interested to know which communities in the countries mentioned in the report practices this horrendous tradition. This practice needs to be stopped by government, civil society and non-governmental organisations immediately. 

John Legend announces he is to become a dad!!!

After years of trying and miscarriages, it has happened!! A huge Congratulations!!!

John Legend and wife

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Rihanna's nose ring

I have seen some people with similar nose rings. I love Rihanna's style. I am afraid that many people are copying this style without appreciating if it fits their facial features. 

Rihanna

Picture source:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3269697/Rihanna-says-no-time-dating-guy-isn-t-intimidated-power.html

Competition

Please spread the word. This competition is also open to amateur photographers in African universities. It is a great opportunity to showcase your talent. All the best!!!

Beautiful Ely

Ely is such a lovely town. I enjoyed my day out. The people are so friendly and lovely. The cathedral is breathtakingly beautiful. Please enjoy some of my pictures.

Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Oliver Cromwell's house

Oliver Cromwell's house

Ely Cathedral