Author: Faaji

Ghanian actress, Nadia Buari, reportedly rejected an endorsement deal worth 75,000 USD from Avant Claire Grande because they dealt with bleaching products. However, Avant Claire Grande Afrique, GM Christopher Owen has come out to dispel the rumors, noting it was a matter of money, not morals. More on the click.

Sad news for the Toure family. Yaya and Kolo Toure, both playing for the Ivory Coast in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, lost their little brother, Ibrahim, yesterday, just hours after the Columbia loss.  He was just 28.  More on the click.

Was definitely looking forward to this video when I first heard Tuface and Bridget Kelly’s new joint, Let Somebody Love You, off TuBaba’s upcoming Ascension album, a few weeks back. The duo def don’t disappoint, delivering a great video, shot fully in Lagos. Watch it after the click.

In the Columbia vs. Ivory Coast match today, the second half was super exciting with both teams scoring.  Les Elephant’s forward, Gervinho scored in the 73rd minute, but it wasn’t enough to beat Columbia. Both teams advance to the round of 16 though. More after the click.

Lupita Nyong’o is having the greatest year ever. Not only did she earn one of the highest distinctions in her profession (an Oscar) but in addition to serving up style and beauty on a daily, she’s landed her first Vogue US cover. View pics from the shoot after the click.

I was already a little excited when I heard Michelle was doing a new version of the popular Nigerian/African gospel song, “Say Yes” but seeing the video with all three members of Destiny’s Child is such a treat.  DC getting hype for Jesus 😉 Check the video after the click.

Basketmouth, Juliet Mgborukwe and Buchi teamed up for this hilarious skit, Romeo and Juliet. The ending outrage from Buchi is pure comedy.  Catch the video after the click.

Yaaaasssss. Love when Fashion Bomb Daily highlights African stylistas and their most recent entry – Natasha – who’s from Ghana and currently resides in Atlanta, GA – did not disappoint.  Check out 3 of our favorite looks from her after the click.

Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid, is living it up in LA right now, hanging out with some of today’s freshest musicians and heavy hittersincluding the Beibs, Chris Breezy, Akon and more. Pics after the click.

How disappointing is it when you feel like you’re putting your best flirting foot forward – giving the sexy eyes, smiling, laughing, etc. – only to feel like the other person isn’t flirting back and thus not interested?  Well a recent study found, you might in fact, be wrong. More after the click.