The photographer who altered the Grazia cover shot of Lupita Nyong'o by 'smoothing' out her natural hair has apologised. The magazine apologised to the Oscar winner after she accused the publication of altering her hair 'to fit a more Eurocentric notion' of beauty. The original photograph featured her natural hair, which is tied back, but this was edited out for the cover photo, which showed her with what looked like a buzz cut.
Photographer An Le, a Vietnamese photographer based in New York, said in a statement:
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Thursday, 16 November 2017
Singer Erykah Badu and daughter Puma slay for Vogue Mexico
Legendary singer, Erykah Badu and her 13 year old daughter, Puma, made a fashionable duo as they posed in unique shots for Vogue Mexico .
Funke Akindele-Bello becomes the most followed Nigerian celebrity on instagram
The actress who is married to rapper JJC Skillz, shared the photo above to celebrate her latest feat and wrote;
Wow!!!! 4M followers on Instagram!!! Thanks to all my followers. I really appreciate all my fans for their support and kind words. God bless you all. I will be giving out some lovely gifts to celebrate this. Watch this space...Congrats to her!
Photo: Man found innocent after spending 50 years in jail for rape
Nearly 50 years since a Louisiana man was sentenced to life in prison in the kidnapping and rape of a nurse, a judge has overturned his conviction. He is expected to walk out of prison Wednesday morning a free man.
State District Court Judge Richard Anderson previously said the case against Wilbert Jones, 65, was “weak at best” and that authorities withheld evidence that could have exonerated Jones decades ago.
State District Court Judge Richard Anderson previously said the case against Wilbert Jones, 65, was “weak at best” and that authorities withheld evidence that could have exonerated Jones decades ago.
The Aneke twins are stunning in new photos
Nollywood twin actresses ,Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke are the real definition of two peas in a pod. They are inseparable..See another photo below..
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
'I sang my first hit at 16, Korede Bello is 28 years old and still my boy' - Dammy Krane says
Dammy Krane continues his attention seeking and name calling on social media. Today, he targeted Mavin records act Korede Bello. A fan tweeted at him saying, '@dammy_krane You sang #Amin when @koredebello was a teenager, but rt nw, U no fit stand where Korede go stand. Mumu'.
Dangote, Honeywell, and BUA groups to repair Apapa port as part of their corporate social responsibilty
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Dangote Group, Honeywell Group, and BUA Group will repair Apapa port as part of their corporate social responsibility, CSR.
"Dangote Group will carry out palliative works and reconstruction of some major sections of Apapa road; completion by June/July 2018," the official Twitter account of the Federal Government of Nigeria tweeted.
"Dangote Group will carry out palliative works and reconstruction of some major sections of Apapa road; completion by June/July 2018," the official Twitter account of the Federal Government of Nigeria tweeted.
'Use your magic hand to make APC candidate, Tony Nwoye, win the Anambra governorship election' Rochas Okorocha begs President Buhari
*Bitches saying rubbish, what has your man done for you?" - Oritsefemi's wife, Nabila shuts down women criticizing their billboard extravaganza
As reported earlier today, Oritsefemi surprised his wife, Nabila by paying for their pre-wedding photos to be displayed on the Lekki-Ikoyi toll bridge electronic billboard.
Reacting to harsh comments she supposedly got from some ladies over the extravangaza, Nabila revisited the billboard and shared a video on Insta stories mocking them.
Reacting to harsh comments she supposedly got from some ladies over the extravangaza, Nabila revisited the billboard and shared a video on Insta stories mocking them.
Pics: Wendy Williams puts on busty display as she attends an event in New York
For the event, the 53-year-old host donned a tight black top, which she combined with skinny jeans and knee-high boots.
Jay Z cradles daughter Blue Ivy as he boards a private jet with Beyonce in Miami
After enjoying a luxury yacht trip in Miami, Jay Z boarded a private jet with his wife Beyonce and their children on Tuesday evening.
The 47-year old rapper who rocked a T-shirt and jogging bottoms cradled his daughter Blue-Ivy, as they prepared to fly out of Miami after spending some quality family time on a yacht.
The 47-year old rapper who rocked a T-shirt and jogging bottoms cradled his daughter Blue-Ivy, as they prepared to fly out of Miami after spending some quality family time on a yacht.
Yemi Osinbajo undergoes an aerial assessment of the Apapa traffic gridlock
Miranda Kerr is expecting her 1st child with husband, billionaire Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel
The 34-year-old Australian model, Miranda Kerr and her husband, billionaire Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, 27, are expecting their first child.
A spokeswoman for the family confirmed this, saying: 'Miranda, Evan, and Flynn are looking forward to welcoming the newest member of their family.'
A spokeswoman for the family confirmed this, saying: 'Miranda, Evan, and Flynn are looking forward to welcoming the newest member of their family.'
Photos: President Buhari attends Grand Finale of the APC Anambra Gubernatorial campaign
Today, November 15, 2017 President Buhari attended the Grand Finale of the APC Anambra Gubernatorial campaign in Awka Anambra state.
Photo: Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber spotted on a low key stroll together in LA
Singer Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber who both decided to take their rekindled relationship out of the public eye, were pictured together again in Los Angeles, California. They were spotted enjoying a low-key stroll by a fan, who posted the image on social media.
Selena Gomez who had recently split from her boyfriend The Weeknd flashed a smile at the fan as Justin Bieber tried to keep up with her while walking by a pond.
Selena Gomez who had recently split from her boyfriend The Weeknd flashed a smile at the fan as Justin Bieber tried to keep up with her while walking by a pond.
Photos of President Muhammadu Buhari in Anambra state
After concluding his one-day visit to Ebonyi state yesterday, President Buhari today moved over to Anambra state where he attended the grand finale of the APC governorship campaign which held at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka. More photos below..
Rapper, Diddy and his son, Justin visit club with bundles of 1 dollar bills
'I wish President Buhari called me today being my birthday' Gov. Fayose says
Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, says he wished that President Buhari called him this morning as a birthday present. Fayose who turns 57 years old today, revealed this at his thanksgiving service held in the state government house today.
“My wishes on my 57th birthday as Ayo Fayose are many but one of them which will interest you is that I wish President Buhari’s congratulatory call would have woken me up today as one of the governors in the country and as a leading opposition figure in the country:
“My wishes on my 57th birthday as Ayo Fayose are many but one of them which will interest you is that I wish President Buhari’s congratulatory call would have woken me up today as one of the governors in the country and as a leading opposition figure in the country:
Annie Idibia strikes a pose with her daughters as they vacation in Dubai
2face's wife, Annie pictured with their beautiful daughters Isabella and Olivia in Dubai. She captioned the photo; "My World... ??? #birthdayvacation #visitdubai #idibiagalz" .
Son of Biafra warlord, Emeka Ojukwu jnr dumps APGA, defects to APC (photo)
Emeka Ojukwu Jnr, the son of the founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, today dumped APGA and defected to APC. Ojukwu jnr defected to APC in Awka, at the grand finale campaign of the APC candidate for the Anambra 2017 governorship election, Dr Tony Nwoye, today November 15th.
President Buhari, APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, 12 APC governors, National Assembly members in the party, were among the party members that received him.
President Buhari, APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, 12 APC governors, National Assembly members in the party, were among the party members that received him.
Lagos state commissioner of police visits Oshodi, seeks ways to stop traffic robbery in the area (photos)
The commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Imohimi Edgal, this morning paid a visit to Oshodi motor park to hold talks with members of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW in Oshodi and its environs, on how best to decongest the traffic situation in Lagos and tackle the menace of traffic robbery in Oshodi & its environs. Imohimi told newsmen during his visit that his office is working to end the era of traffic robbery in the state. See more photos below..
Photos from 'Justice League' Premiere as Ludacris and his wife Eudoxie join newlyweds Jason and Lisa Bonet Momoa at the event
Jason and Lisa stole more of the attention on the red carpet following the actor's recent interview where he revealed that he secretly got married to his girlfriend of 12 years last month in Topanga Canyon, just outside Los Angeles.
Did you know that Abakalili, the Ebonyi state, is the only State capital Buhari has spent the night since his inauguration?
Apparently, President Buhari doesn't spend the night out often when he's in the country and according to his media aide, Lauretta Onochie, his trip to Ebonyi State yesterday makes it the first time he has ever spent the night in a state capital in Nigeria since his inauguration in 2015.
Lauretta wrote, 'Yes, he woke up this morning in Abakaliki, the state capital of Ebonyi State, the only State capital, he has spent a night, so far, since his inauguration as the President of our great nation. Yesterday, Ndigbo proved us right that they love our President.
Lauretta wrote, 'Yes, he woke up this morning in Abakaliki, the state capital of Ebonyi State, the only State capital, he has spent a night, so far, since his inauguration as the President of our great nation. Yesterday, Ndigbo proved us right that they love our President.
Singer Oritsefemi's wife surprised after he pays for their pre-wedding photos to be displayed on Lekki-Ikoyi electronic billboard
Oritsefemi will be tying the knot with his wife, Nabila in Lagos on November 25th and they both disclosed in a recent interview that it will be like a carnival.
Nabila was surprised today to find out that Oritsefemi paid for their pre-wedding photos to be displayed on an electronic billboard at the Lekki-Ikoyi toll bridge roundabout.
Nabila was surprised today to find out that Oritsefemi paid for their pre-wedding photos to be displayed on an electronic billboard at the Lekki-Ikoyi toll bridge roundabout.
Actor Idris Elba and his gorgeous girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre attend London exhibition together
The pair who recently went public with their new romance, just months after the actor split from the mother of his second child rocked casual outfits for the event. Idris's new girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre is a model and former Miss Vancouver. See more photos below..
Nine-year-old girls in Iraq could be forced to marry under new Muslim laws proposed by Iraqi politicians
There's a new Iraqi law that could legalize marriage for children as young as nine, legalize marital rape, and set women's rights back 50 years, human rights activists have warned.
The activists are calling on Iraqi ministers to withdraw a draft of the Jafaari Personal Status Law which would allow Muslim clerics to have control over marriage contracts. The bill includes provisions that would legalize marital rape, allow nine-year-old children to marry, and ban Muslims from marrying non-Muslims.
The activists are calling on Iraqi ministers to withdraw a draft of the Jafaari Personal Status Law which would allow Muslim clerics to have control over marriage contracts. The bill includes provisions that would legalize marital rape, allow nine-year-old children to marry, and ban Muslims from marrying non-Muslims.
'Choose between Rotimi Amaechi and Rivers People" Youths in Rivers state tell Buhari
Following the clash between the security details of Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and that of the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, over the weekend (read here), youths in Rivers state today staged a protest in which they asked President Buhari to chose between the peace in Rivers state or Rotimi Amaechi.
"You must not join anybody to insult any pastor whether he is genuine or not," Abuja-based pastor warns his members
As the debate on Tithing continues, Abuja-based pastor of Holyhill church, Sunday Ogidigbo, has warned members of his church not to insult any pastor whether Fake or genuine. In the 2.20-minutes video circulating online, the pastor said
'You must not join anybody to insult any pastor whether he is genuine or not. Even if people say whether this one does not look like a man of God, it is none of your business'.
'You must not join anybody to insult any pastor whether he is genuine or not. Even if people say whether this one does not look like a man of God, it is none of your business'.
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