April, 2010

Initial Gra Gra

Initial Gra Gra

Friday, April 30th, 2010

The other day I was standing by the side of the road looking for an okada… (i.e. a commercial motorbike to the uninitiated). Then came along this beautiful Nubian princess, a young girl who was just blossoming into delectable womanhood,

BN Exclusive: Nollywood Star Mike Ezuruonye is Engaged!

BN Exclusive: Nollywood Star Mike Ezuruonye is Engaged!

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

BellaNaija has received exclusive and confirmed word that Nollywood superstar Mike Ezuruonye… is engaged to his girlfriend of 2 years.
Since he began acting several years ago, ex-banker, Mike has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame. In addition to winning

BN Wedding Glam: The Bella Adenuga & Jameel Disu Wedding

BN Wedding Glam: The Bella Adenuga & Jameel Disu Wedding

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

BN Wedding Glam is our periodic wedding feature which focuses on the guests!
Basically photos of the guests looking uber glam and stylish.
At the beautiful wedding of Bella Adenuga & Jameel Disu…, the trend was bright primary colours.

On Set with eLDee: Behind the scenes at the video shoot for “U Blow My Mind”

On Set with eLDee: Behind the scenes at the video shoot for “U Blow My Mind”

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

eLDee shot the video for the first single from the “Is It Your Money Vol 1″ …mixtape on the 28th of April 2010 and BN has photos from the video shoot.
From the photos, it seems as though the video

Fighting for Love

Fighting for Love

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

I had an amazing weekend! My friends and I had a major cook out, just for the sake of it! Peppered chicken, jollof and fried rice, cat fish pepper soup, honeyed barbequed ribs and all the ‘medemedes’ you can think…

Rock the Runway like Tracy, Strike A Pose Like Annette! Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010

Rock the Runway like Tracy, Strike A Pose Like Annette! Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

The search has begun to find the next Elite Supermodel…
Elite Model Management… is organizing a nationwide search in Nigeria. It is an essential platform of scouting for Elite’s 37 worldwide agencies.
Elite Model Look Nigeria 2008 Winner – Tracy

Designer Amechi Ihenacho sets out to give “beauty a pristine new frame” with the perfected art of old school tailoring

Designer Amechi Ihenacho sets out to give “beauty a pristine new frame” with the perfected art of old school tailoring

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Amechi Ihenacho is most commoly known as the Fashion Editor for Flux Magazine UK. However it is his relatively new label- Amechi… that  has captured BN’s attention.
Inspired by 50′s village Haitian girls, Cuba and Yoruba land, his Spring/Summer debut

BN Online Exclusive: Mr. Fine Boy – Proudly Naija

BN Online Exclusive: Mr. Fine Boy – Proudly Naija

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

When I learned that my girl Bella was the guest editor for this issue, I said I must write something for una my people o. She’s a good friend and I’m so proud of her, especially after seeing her on…

Da Grin lives on through Music – Tragically Prophetic “If I Die”, Tribute Mixtapes, Songs & Events

Da Grin lives on through Music – Tragically Prophetic “If I Die”, Tribute Mixtapes, Songs & Events

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Almost a week after his death, we are still trying to come to terms with Da Grin…‘s untimely passing.
He was the most promising Nigerian musical talent to emerge in this decade. His music and story resonated with the

Introducing the Farafina Book Club Program

Introducing the Farafina Book Club Program

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Have you ever read a great book and wished you could talk to someone about it? Or maybe you’ve thought about starting a book club before? We’ve got news for you!
If you or anyone you know are interested in…