Genevieve Nnaji rocks Dolce & Gabbana, meets Christian Louboutin & hangs out with Rosario Dawson at the 6th Annual Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Gala

(Culled from Bellanaija.com)

Over the last few months, we’ve spotted Nigerian star Genevieve Nnaji rocking various fabulous pairs of shoes by Christian Louboutin. In September 2011, Genevieve attended the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Gala, an annual event held by Patron Mikhail Gorbachevat the beautiful Stud House, Hampton Court in the UK. The event was brimming with stars including Stephen Fry, Sir Ben Kingsley, Anna Friel, Rosario Dawson and Gene’s favourite shoe designer Christian Louboutin.

The white-tie Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Gala charity event was set up in 2006 by Mikhail Gorbachev in memory of the former Soviet president’s wife who died from leukaemia in 1999. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the battle against childhood cancer. Over the years, the foundation has raised millions for the cause.

The Pet Shop Boys sang after the dinner and fashion designer Vanessa G gave a sculpture to be auctioned alongside works donated by Antony Gormley, Sir Peter Blake & a neon sculpture by Tracey Emin which raised £70,000.

More than £1.1million was raised at the charity event. The evening was co-hosted by Evgeny Lebedev and Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter.

Genevieve also donated towards the cause as she bid and won one of auction lots on the night. She was dressed in a stunning floor-length scarlet A/W 2011 gown designed by Dolce & Gabbana. The Italian designers dressed her especially for the event and the gown was accessorized with a Dolce & Gabbana leopard print beaded clutch.

Genevieve Nnaji & Christian Louboutin

Genevieve in Dolce Gabana

Genevieve Nnaji, Tara Smith and Rosario Dawson

Fabulous!

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2face reveals the real reason behind the break up of the 'Plantashun boyz' group. (story by Jumoke Ilori, culled from the FAB BLOG)

The Plantashun Boyz was a very successful Nigerian hip hop band, which had three band members; Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo (popularly known as Blackface), Innocent Ujah Idibia (best known as 2face Idibia) and Chibuzor Orji (Best known as Faze).

The band decided to split up in 2004, sadly going separate ways to launch solo careers. 2Face is probably the only member of the band to have achieved the most awards e.g. The MTV Europe Music Award, Mobo, Kora, Hip-hop World Awards and others.

In a recent interview with Nigeriafilms, 2face Idiabia opens up on the real behind their break up.

He said “In life, people come together and at times depart each other’s company. Even marriages break up. Yeah, in life, there are different decisions, different things happen. Basically for me and the rest of the group, we just went solo”.

“There wasn’t any quarrel or clash of egos as such. Just the fact that Nigeria was not too conducive for a group to survive for long like the long surviving Irish pop group U2.Let me just put it like that. We came together and at a point had to go our separate ways due to the normal conflicts between people. In life, people must disagree.  Husband and wife must disagree. Like the African proverb says, even mouth and tongue do quarrel. For us as a group, due to our individual differences, we could have some clashes”.

“Maybe today, I oversleep and one would come and wake me and tell me ‘Hey why are you still sleeping? Don’t you know we have somewhere to go? Maybe, we were supposed to go somewhere and Faze would come late and there would be small quarrel or maybe we quarrel over which song to do and which one to drop”.

“It’s the normal squabble you will expect from when two or three people come together, as at that time, I don’t think we had a leader. All of us were independent”.

“All of us had an opinion and all of us respected each other’s opinion. Yeah it was a case of three captains in a ship but everybody still respected each other’s view. When it came to song writing, sometimes I would write a song and I would bring it for the group or maybe we would sit down together and we would write the song together or two of us can write together”.

“If one person writes a song and it sounds good to the rest of us, everybody would accept it. But most of the time we wrote together”.

“Normally, it starts with hearing the beat and all of us would start to flow according to the beat or we would just choose a topic and start writing on it, but later we go to the studio to do something on it”.

“Our first album as a group was ‘Body and Soul’ which did tremendously well in the market”.

“It was wonderful. It was a huge success. I still remember a line like: ‘Baby, don’t you know that I just can’t get you out of my mind”. Overall, I did three albums with the Plantation Boys”.

“I was the first person that went solo. I just woke up one day and told them straight off that I wanted to go out there and do my own thing. As to be expected they didn’t take it lightly but in the end everybody saw reason and we had to part. We were all talented bunch and we felt we could survive individually. All of a sudden I was on my own, a couple of labels were talking to me and I was also negotiating with a couple of labels.

“Eventually, Kenny’s Music emerged as the one prepared for what I had in mind, so I worked with Kenny’s Music”

“My first album with Kenny’s Music was Face to Face. It was a huge album. That was the album that produced ‘African Queen’. It was one of the most successful albums in the history of Nigerian music. I can say that the success impacted positively on me and on ‘Kenny’s Music’ as a business. We had a contract and they just fulfilled their contract” 2face said.

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Events in Lagos this weekend.....

FAB NOMINEES PARTY
The FAB nominees party will be held this Sunday at DE MARQUEE, Penthouse of the Mega Plaza from 6pm - 11pm. We will be partying with the MOST FABULOUS entertainers, fashionistas, stylistas and a whole lot of other celebrities.... Follow me @SharonOjong on twitter to win invites for this. There's a catch. You gotta answer some FAB questions...

 

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THE HEADIES AWARD

Nigeria’s biggest music event in 2011 – The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards). The music event will hold at the Exhibition Center, Eko Hotel&Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Mike Ezuruonye and wife welcome their new baby/first child.....

Baby Ezuronye's first photo

The household of top Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye, is erupting in praises and merriment as his beautiful wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.

Mike, who is in Canada with his wife is getting all sorts of congratulatory messages from his fans and friends. He announced the birth to close friends as he exclaimed “The HE that would be GREATER than me arrives…Praise GOD”

Baby Ezuruonye was born at the St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He's so cute, feel like kissing him like I always kiss my little nephew and he will just snuggle back into his little world. I'm in awe.....

Mike and Keke’s love story began when they met while he was filming a movie and their wedding was so beautiful that it might as well have been a scene from a romantic movie.

Welcome Baby Ezuruonye!

Congratulations to Mike and Keke for this bundle of Joy from God. I pray he brings you unending joy and happiness. Congrats! Congrats! He's handsome just like his papa.

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Soulja Boy ARRESTED For Weed Possession...Caught With Guns & $70,000 In Cash & Drugs!

Soulja Boy was arrested early this morning for weed possession ... and law enforcement sources say cops allegedly found a TON of weed and cash during the arrest.

The 21-year-old rapper -- real name DeAndre Cortez Way -- was popped early this morning by Temple Police Department officers in Temple, GA at 3:15 AM.

Law enforcement sources say ... Soulja was in a car with 4 other men, which was originally pulled over for a traffic violation.

We're told ... during the stop, cops found a "substantial amount" of marijuana and cash inside the vehicle." Soulja and the 4 other men were all arrested. Soulja is still being held in Carrol County Jail.

Law enforcement sources tell us officers also found guns inside the car -- though it's unclear if any of the men had the proper licenses to be in possession of the firearms.

We're told an investigation is underway.

One source with knowledge of the situation tells us there was roughly $70,000 in cash and drugs in the car(CHOI!!!)

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GLAM EYE WATCH @ E.L.I. - The Little White Dress.... Funke Akindele vs Eva Alordiah

The LWD is like the LBD. Never goes out, Always stays in. Funke and Eva struck similar poses like their one arm dresses came with a "How to pose" tag. Who wore it better?

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GLAM EYE WATCH @ E.L.I. - Jesse Jagz vs Wizkid in Carrot Pants... Who rocked it best?

Carrot pants is the new trend and these two stars aint "carrying last", Who should win this battle?

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GLAM EYE WATCH @ E.L.I. - Jumai Shaba vs Nina, who made style look easier?

Jumai and Nina rocked tight 'skinnys' to the concert. Total sense of ease and simplicity oozing around them. Tres Chic. But which look will you go for?

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GLAM EYE WATCH @ E.L.I. - Too Hot or Too Short?

Some say If you are showing off your legs, cover your upper body? What do you think? These ladies got it right? So did they flaunt too much or not?

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GLAM EYE WATCH @ E.L.I. - Is this sexy or trashy?

Showing off what you got can be sexy? But what do you think about showing off too much?

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GLAM EYE WATCH @ E.L.I. - Who flaunted it better? Muna Abi vs Eku Edewor

If you've got it flaunt it. The Two Hot legs celebrities flaunted their long legs, but who do you think flaunted it best?

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Did these stars really go to the gym with these pretty totes? Check out Kim Kardashian and others' workout bags...

Ashley Green

 Oh well, this is just to say they have too many expensive totes or they just felt like glamming up even on their gym days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gwyneth Paltrow

Dakota Fanning

Vanessa Millino

Jessica Simpson

Kim Kardashian

Kristin Cavallari

Kimmy

Ashley Tisdale

Nicole Richie

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E!'s Giuliana Rancic reveals She has Cancer...

Giuliana Rancic said Monday that she has breast cancer, having discovered a tumor during a mammogram while undergoing another round of in-vitro fertilization in an effort to get pregnant.

The E! News and Style Network host, 37, made the emotional announcement on NBC's Today show yesterday. She will undergo surgery this week and then have six weeks of radiation therapy. The cancer has been detected early, and the prognosis is good, she said. (Ladies, please go and check your self. The earlier it's detected the better your chances of survival).

Rancic was going to wait until 40 to have a mammogram, but her IVF doctor suggested she have one now. She says she will still push to have a baby, following one IVF attempt that ended in a miscarriage and a second that didn't work.

"I still want this baby ... because this baby has saved my life," she said. "I truly feel God was looking out after me … If I had gotten pregnant later down the line, I could have been a lot sicker."

She also says her husband, Bill Rancic, has been "unbelievable. The best thing about Bill is, he lets me cry when I want to cry."

Coincidentally, Rancic recently filmed some on-the-street interviews bust breast cancer myth for the non-profit Bright Pink as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. 

We are wishing G a quick recovery as she fights this cancer. 

Will always keep you updated...

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Rick Ross is feeling better, makes it to Memphis for his Wingstop opening...

It took two seizures and one concert cancellation to get Rick Ross out at Memphis to open his franchised Wingstop.

DJ Khaled and Gucci Pucci went down to Memphis, Tenn to kick it with Ricky.  And they all snapped a pic in front of Rick's newest business--Wingstop.  Khaled tweeted:

My brother ROZAY!! IS GOOD!!!

Rozay also pulled out of the North Carolina A&T homecoming concert he was slated to perform in on Saturday night. Rick Ross' Delta flight to Memphis from Miami Friday afternoon was grounded after he lost consciousness and had a seizure.  Then after a posting a video saying he was fine, and hopping on a private jet, he had another seizure mid-air and had to be grounded in Alabama. No official word on his health other than what Khaled has said.

No more emergency landings for now. According to TMZ, Rick Ross took his friend, DJ Khaled's bus. Ross who was hospitalized in Alabama Friday -- was picked up by his friend DJ Khaled who transported him to Memphis in his luxury tour bus for the opening his chicken wing joint last night.

Sources close to Ross tell us ... Khaled has offered to take Ross back to Atlanta in the bus, so he won't have to risk another in-flight emergency.

We're told the journey home is scheduled to begin at some point today. 

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Kelly Rowland shows off her bosom in a pink peek-a-boo

It's no news that Kelly had her boobs enhanced. She has said it in several interviews how proud she is of her new babies and she sure proved that in a revealing gown that cuts down to her chest yesterday after live taping of 'The X Factor' at the London Studios.  She hit the stage in a very chic look earlier in the nght, and let it all hang out afterwards.

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NDLEA places 9 Nollywood stars on watch-list

It is no longer news that celebrated comic act, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as Baba Suwe was arrested on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine out of the country. What is, however, of interest to many now is that cocaine is yet to be found in his system.

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How To Give your Man "A LAP DANCE"

 Ladies.. If you have ever wondered what makes your man go to the strip club every week, well maybe its because you havn't ever given him a lapdance... so you might want to start now so he can make it rain on you instead of the strippers at the strip joints.. here are a few tips to get you started.

Before You Start...
Choose your song — something slow but sexy (think anything by Kings of Leon) will do the trick. And don't feel obligated to make your lap dance last an entire song. Usually 60-90 seconds is all you need (and all he can take before he bursts through his pants). Then put a chair against the wall — you'll need to use the wall for support — and have your guy sit in it so that his legs are spread open. You'll want to stay within that triangle-shaped space between his thighs as you try these moves:

The Sexy Lean
Stand between his legs and lean you upper body forward, with your back arched and your butt up in the air, so he gets a hot view of your body. Put your hands on the wall above him, or rest them on the arms of the chair for support. Then tease him by inching your girls closer and closer to his face — but don't let him touch — or dip forward even further and rub them against his chest .

The Lotion
For this one, start a little further back, right between his knees, so he can see everything you're doing. Take your hands and slowly start to rub your boobs, like you're putting on body lotion. Touch yourself like you would want him to touch you — trail your hands down to your lower abs just above your hot spot, work your way back up to your chest, or turn around and massage your butt. The key is to go in slow mo, so he can imagine having his hands all over you.

The Hip-notizer
Your hottest seduction tool is your hips, and this move is super easy to master. Slowly start swaying your hips from side to side, and then move them in a figure eight. Up the ante by touching yourself as you do it — this is a prime time to show off your "lotion" skills.

The Cowgirl
Turn around and hover your butt just above his crotch (you can put your hands on his thighs or the arms of the chair for balance). Move your butt in circles, like you're painting his package with your cheeks. Then switch to an up and down motion, like you're riding him in reverse cowgirl. To really make him pitch a tent, look back at him as you grind against his body.

ladies, after these moves, your man wont be visiting any strip clubs for a very long time.. i can guarantee it.

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Beyonce Goes T-Shirt & Jeans Casual In New York

It's another day out in midtown NYC for Beyonce.  She threw on her jeans and black and white slightly sheer off-the-shoulder tee to run a few more errands today.

It was a casual Monday for mom-to-be Beyonce Knowles as she made her way to a meeting today in NYC.  As casual as a pair of 5  inch nude and hot pink pumps can be.

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DEEVA OF THE WEEK - Serah Donald

Serah Donald Onyeachor was born on 7th September 19.. 

She's a Director, Publicist, Event planner, Sister, Friend and lover of life.
Her goals/dreams in life are almost uncountable. To be a well renowned prolific film maker and to own a film school in Africa & help youths with same drive as mine achieve their goals and get Nollywood to Hollywood standard..

Serah is one of those Directors I would love to be on set with(Just applying for roles within....lol). She's worked with various actresses like Yvonne Nelson, Stephanie Okereke etc

MEET SERAH...

BEST COLOR: Burgundy & Gold

BEST PERFUME: Beautiful by Estee Lauder
BEAUTY SECRET: I take loads of water helps my skin colour.
Can't be caught wearing an unfitted dress..
WHAT ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE CAN WE FIND FIVE OF? Jeans..
MOST IMPORTANT THIN/PERSON IN YOUR LIFE. My God.\My Bible.
SINGLE, IN A RELATIONSHIP OR MARRIED? Open relationship.
MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE - My Jimmy choo`s Shoes
CAN'T GO A DAY WITHOUT? PrayingGOING FOR A BARBEQUE WHAT WILL YOU FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE IN? Shorts & a singlet top
STYLE ICON - Yvonne Nelson

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE - Simple & Classy& SassyIF YOU CAN CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT NIGERIA WHAT WILL IT BE? AND HOW DO YOU PLAN TO DO THAT?Unemployment..By creating more Job opprtunites..by building factories..
ONE THING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?  Very emotional.

ALTER EGO? Serah sassy
BEST NIGERIAN DESIGNER - Flawless by ziggy (Enugu Based)
ONE THING YOU CAN’T LEAVE YOUR HOUSE WITHOUT - Lipgloss

PEOPLE’S FIRST IMPRESSION ABOUT YOU THAT IS NOT TRUE - That am quiet.
YOUR PERFECT FRIDAY NIGHT - Suya & red wine chilling with girlfreinds
CELEBRITY CRUSH????

Lamman Rucker

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Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lopez 'Casually Dating'

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lopez are not a couple just yet ... but a source close to the pair says they are indeed "casually dating."

The two went on a dinner date in New York City last month. They had not been spotted

out again until yesterday -- when a photo surfaced of Bradley Cooper driving an SUV and a woman who certainly looked like JLo ... covering her face in the passenger seat.

According to our sources, the woman in the photo is definitely JLo. We're told the two enjoy each others company but are keeping things simple for now.

So while they aren't boyfriend/girlfriend yet, our sources say "they are definitely dating."

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10 Reasons Why Naeto C Rocks....

Naeto Chukwu, Naeto C as friends call him is one of the top MCs in Nigeria with a large fanbase, a bag of local and international awards, several hit songs, various cameos and collaborations home and abroad, and a number of incredible signature slang that have made their ways into our daily vocabulary e.g Yes boss, 10/10, ako mi ti poju, the word 'p' etc.

Naeto C was recently featured in "Rock Magazine" and gave us 10 reasons why he's hot and has stayed on top of his game since his appearance on the scene.

Naeto says I rock because;

1. I stay true to myself and always have to be myself at whatever I do.

2. I study what goes on in the music industry and arrive at strategies that work for me by being different.

3. I am very honest with myself.

4. I always seek challenges to make myself better.

5. I preserve through all situations and always work to conquer or overcome challenges.

6. I am relentless in my approach at anything I do once I set my mind on achieving goals.

7. I don't give up.
8. I am an optimistic person. I don't write people off, and I always believe there's light at the end of every dark tunnel.

9. Jack of all trades, master of none.... I focus on the things I do best.

10. I always look for how to turn negative situations into positive ones. 

Naeto c and meself backstage E.L.I. concert. (10/10 on that outfit)

Source: Rock Magazine 2011

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The BEFFTA AWARD

Voting has started for the 2011 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA) Awards!

According to their official website, 

   “The BEFFTA awards is the premier award ceremony that celebrates the achievements of both the known and the unsung hard working black and ethnic minority personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts worldwide under one roof.

BEFFTA founder Pauline Long said, “the nomination process is usually lengthy and involves intense research but it’s all worth it, you only have to look at the individuals nominated to see that we are a community of very talented and creative people. A lot of the people that have been nominated work very hard behind the scenes and are very talented, these people need recognition for their contribution in the industry and that’s what BEFFTA is about”.

Nominations for the regular categories have closed and now it is time to vote. However, nominations are still being accepted for the special awards.

BEFFTA Special Awards
Send your nomination with full details of nominee (email, website or links with profiles) to nominations@beffta.com This special category is not for public voting the winners will be decided by the panel of BEFFTA members.
Winners will be announced at the 2011 BEFFTA UK Awards on 22nd October at the Light House in London.

• BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
• BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD
• BEFFTA FASHION ICON
• BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON
• BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY
• BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
• BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Click HERE to Vote – www.beffta.com/voting

Complete List of Nominees for the 2011 BEFFTA UK Awards

ENTERTAINMENT 

Music

Best Female Act: Dionne Reid, Kadija Kamara, Cherri v, Makeida, Shiikane, 4flava, Ayanna, Lioness, Alexandra Burke, RD, Lil simz, Wyen Solo, Bumi Thomas, Destinee Superstar, Yolanda Brown, Mz Bratt
Best Male Act: Jermaine Riley, Wretch 32, DEM TWO, Dretonio, YJ, Tinchy Strider, Sway, R.I.O, PW, Pepstar, Lock Essien, Marvylous
Best Gospel Act: Chuka Royalty, Aaron T Aaron, Rebecca, Diana Hamilton, Sonnie Badu, Uche Ugwu, Four Kornerz, Ejiro, Rudo Zamchiya, Faith Child, Remi Odumesi, Myco Cris, Coco Dupree, Meleke
Best International Act: Zone Fam, D’ banj, Fally Ipupa, Tu Face Idibia, Menoosha, Simply Chrysolite, Tim Godfrey, Kelly Rowland, Lupe Fiasco, Menoosha, Wiz Kid, Teargas, Tiwa Savage, LeToya Luckett
Best Female UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Cythia Mare, Tracy Chanda, Simply Chrystolite, Zita K, Bumi Thomas, Tipsy,
Best Male UK based Afro/Caribbean Act: Lil P, Mo Eazy, King David, Myco Chris, Lekan Shobiyi, Tu Short, Hyper Hype, 2Kriss, Lanre Japlin, Prince Ade
Best Producer: Best Touch, Lekan Shobiyi, SHABACH(Beautiful Soundz), Master Kraft, Labrinth, The Real Mr Smith, J Weathers, Pepstar

Dance

Best Dance Act: Dan-Kira, Akai, Flawless, Diversity, Definitives, Rhimes Lecointe, Boy Blue Entertainment
Best Dance Choreographer: Kwame Knight, Douggie Dan-Kira, Glenn Hudson, Kenrick ‘H20′ Sandy, Tony Adigun, Johnson(Kid Royal), Anthony Kaye

Comedy

Best Comedian: Obonjo comedian, Don’t Jealous Me, Adot, Eddie Kadi, Funmbi, Kat Francois, Miss London, Slim Comedian, Prince Abdi, Joycely Jee Esien, Lateef Lovejoy

Radio

 Station of the Year: Voice of Africa, East African Voice, Inspiration FM, Unique FM, Playvybz, Bang Radio, Zimonline Radio, Colourful Radio, Flames radio, Premier Gospel Radio, Rinse FM, UCB Radi

Radio Personality of the Year: Patricia Benjamin , Deoba Authentic, Ezra, Tshisha Sibanda, Yinka Awojobi, Karla Williams, Betty Makoni, Kojo, DJ Abrantee, Eddie Kadi, Kat Boyce

Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs

Best Community Newspaper: Afro News, The Voice, Trumphet, Testify
Magazine of the Year: New African Woman, FAB Magazine, Nollywooduncut, Flavour, In-spired lifestyle magazine, Hotminute Magazine, Black Hair Magazine, Tropics Magazine, check out Magazine , Crux, Keep The Faith, Women Confidential, fashion finest, Afro Pulp, Lime Magazine, Oh yes, Urban World
Journalist of the year: Topi Lyambila, Henry Bonsu, Ayo Johnson, Stephen Ogongo, Janelle Oswald, Charlene White, Annika Allen, Lukwesa Burak, Jumoke Fashola, Precious Williams, Rageh Omar
Blog of the Year: Shadders.net, belindaotas.com, Africa Fashion Guide, Soul Culture, msafropolitan, Deeper than twitter, Bella Naija, Art Hustle, Bee Suarez, Miss Jestina George, Mo-am network, Not Just ok, pappzd, The Norte Blog, Africa Batik

Events

Best Events Promoter: Effycom Productions, Mahogany International, Vintage Star, Triforce promotions, Vorte Avant Garde, Talented and Young, IUC Entertainment, Fashion finest, DJA Media, Bigga Fish, K Benson Entertainment, Akwaaba Promotions, Tukdel entertainment, Ultimate praise, Smade, Akwaaba Promotions

DJ

DJ of the Year: Dj Longers, Dj Unbeetable, Dj Dubwise, Dj Ace and Vis, Dj Dubwise, Dj xclusive, Dj Dego Ranking, Dj 279, Dj Abass, Dj Shimpundu, Dj Shuges, Dj Steve Sutherland, Dj twin b, Dj Candice McKenzie

Photographers

Best Photographer: Ernest Simons, David Mbiyu, Kenneth Asia, Idelic media and creative photography, Adeyinka Adepitan, Akpe Ododoru, Creative Piece, Femi Touch

FASHION

Fashion Designers

Best Female Fashion Designer: Kamondi Couture, Sandstorm Boutique, Yaa Ataa Couture Bags , Adopted Culture Couture, Tina Lobondi, KiRette Couture, Laurette Lope (Glamelle Boutik), Aj Clothing, Bestow Elan, Chichia London, Leah African design, Anita Quansah, Ayikai couture, Jose Hendo, Ester Ndongala
Best Male Fashion Designer: Kitoko, Maze Couture, Alexander Amosu, Fabio designs, Zekaryas Solomon, Usher Shegs

Stylists

Best Hair Stylist: Dionne Smith, Edee Beau, Angela Plummer, Didisa, Junior Green, Eugene Davis, Sandra Webb
Best Wardrobe Stylist: Crystal Deroche, Christelle Kedi, Shanah-Marie Francis, Tanesha West Carr, Eboni Burrowes, Samantha Watson

Make-up Artists

Best Make-up Artist: Sheeba Raye, Edee Beau, Barbara Mensah, Alicia Samuels, Mink London, Sophia Taylor, Dimple Patel Make up, Lola Maja, Karen Salandy, Cre8tive Makeup, Facequizite, Didisa

Fashion Choreographers

Best Fashion Choreographer: Kwame Knight, Catwalk Professor, Maxine Griffiths, Reuben Joseph

Models

Best Male Model: Ibukun Jegede, Prince Nkay, Anthony Kaye, Dwain Stephens, Jason Daniel Best, Zebulun, Delisser, Julius Reuben, Ebrima Sey,
Best Female Model: Samira Hashi, Nana Afua Antwi, Robyn Henry, Rissikat Bade, Halima Ali, Samantha Watson, Gisela Wanjiru Greiner, Tamar Oluwaseun, Abie Koroma, Shanelle Banton, April Alexander, Rachel Tukdel, Sasha Shantel, Lisette Mibo, Sophie Latoya
Best Modelling Agency: Demus Castings, Mahogany Models, Mora Moda

Beauty Pageants

Best Beauty Pageant: Miss Nubian UK, Miss West Africa UK, Miss Congo UK, Queen of Zambia UK, Miss Uganda UK, Miss Ghana UK, Miss Jamaica UK, Miss African Spirit, Miss Elegant International, Miss Central Africa UK, Miss Cameroon UK
Best Beauty Queen: Casandra Dohmatob, Victoria Okafor, Rissikat Bade, Victoria Matonga, Nzala Chimuka
Best Former Beauty Queen: Nicola Sackey, Flavia Mbazima, Amelia Lola, Sasha Shantel, Laurette Lopo, Maria Namiiro
Best Beauty Pageant Director: Jacqueline Wabara, Nana Tamakloe, Ethel Elaka, Jacqueline Matovu, June Daley, Marvis Osei, Michelle Adams, Justina Mutale

Film Category

Best Film Director: Obi Emelonye, Lonzo Nzekwe, Otunba Abiola Asalulola, Verona Spence and Dalian Adofo, Adam Deacon, Noel Clarke, Tyler Perry
Best Actor: Phoenix James, TY Bankinson, Jordan Pitt, Ashly Chin, Adam Deacon, Ashley Walters, Femi Oyeniran, Jumayn Hunter, Sam Sarpong, Idris Elba, Osita Iheme, Will Smith
Best Actress: Ann Akin, Fatima Jabbe, Genevive Nnaji, Omotola, Wunmi Mosaku, Vanessa Adekola, Kyla Frye, Thandie Newton
Best Film: The Mirror Boy, Anchor Baby, Natashe De Prodigal, Ancestral Voices, Anuvahood, For Colored Girls
Best Screenwriter: Tyler Perry, Anne Akin, Adam Deacon, Lonzo Nzekwe, Noel Clarke, Obi Emelonye
Best Theatre Production: Life After Death, Conversations With Love, Love is a Losing game, Lion King, FELA!, Estate Walls

TV 

Best Actress: Ellen Thomas, Segilola Scott, Bunmi Mojekwu, Wunmi Mosaku, Yetunde Oduwole, Andrea Ama Abaogye, Moji Bamtefa
Best Actor: David Ajala, Wale Ojo, Arinze Kene, Tolu Charles Ogunmefun, Daniel Kaluuya, Jimmy Akingbola, Daniel Anthony
Best TV Station: OH TV, HI TV, BEN TV, BET, OBE, VOX AFRICA
Best TV Show: Meet The Adebanjos(OH TV), The Sporah Show(BEN TV), Telling Tales(OH TV), The Magazine Show(BEN TV), Afrika Rising(Oh TV), The Afro Buzz(VOX Africa), Shoot The Messenger(VOX Africa), The Wendy Williams Show(BET), The Monique Show(BET), Wahala show(VOX AFRICA)
Best TV Personality: Shoggy Tosh, Lola Ogunbadejo, Mansour Bellow, Charlene White, Henry Bonsu, Adesope Olijide, Effua Daniels, Angelica Bell, Princess Deun Adedoyin,
Best Presenter: Lola Ogunbadejo, Shoggy Tosh, Adesope Olajide, Effua Daniels, Reggie Yates, Femi Amusan, Liz Yemoja, Melvin O’doom, Rickie Haywood, James Sherwood, Miquita Oliver, Sama Ndango, Mansour Bellow, Sporah Njau
Best Webseries: Meet The Adebanjos, Breach drama, Don’t Jealous Me(DJM), The Sama Ndango Show
Best Online TV: Factory 78 TV, SB TV, UPSHOT TV, xposure TV

ART

Best Spoken Word Artist/Poet: Lyrical Healer, Dean Atta, Dumi Senda, Deanner Rodger
Best Art Director: Kwame Knight, Ann Akin, Sam Davis, Ola Shobowale, Christelle Kedi

PLEASE GO TO www.beffta.com to Keep voting for black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television arts. 
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DON'T FORGET BEFFTA Special Awards (Nominations for this category are still on going. Send your nomination with full details of nominee..ie email, website or links with profiles to nominations@beffta.com This special category is not for public voting. Winners will be announced on 22nd October 2011 at the BEFFTA awards night)

1. BEFFTA YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
2. BEFFTA INSPIRATION AWARD
3. BEFFTA FASHION ICON
   
4. BEFFTA BEAUTY ICON
5. BEFFTA ENTERTAINMENT ICON
   
6. BEFFTA MEDIA ICON
   
7. BEFFTA CREATIVE PERSONALITY
   
8. BEFFTA CHARITY PERSONALITY
   
9. BEFFTA FEMALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
10. BEFFTA MALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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