THIS IS AMANDA-ERA: November 2013

Saturday 30 November 2013

WEEKEND RECIPE: Grilled chicken with spinach and pine nut pesto.

Ingredients:

# 2 boneless chicken breasts.

# 60g baby spinach leaves.

BRAND NEW VIDEO: Your Body By Prince Boom ft. Sean Tizzle.

Sequel to the success of the recently released women appreciation song, ‘Your Body’, featuring Sean Tizzle, Prince Boom releases the brand new official video to go with the hot track. With a cameo from the hook master, BOJ of DRB.
Enjoy!!

New Video: Insane Dance By CEO Dancers & Eminik

New Video: CEO Dancers & Eminik – Insane Dance

The award-winning UK-based dance group CEO Dancers (who were one of the semi-finalist acts on Britain’s Got Talent 2013) and prolific music producer Eminik has definitely set higher standards this time, with this fascinating video featuring some of the girls’ best dance performances collectively put together in one piece and synchronized with a monster beat. Tagged “Insane Dance”

People will often say they know something "like the back of their hand" to indicate that they're familiar with it top to bottom. But how much do you actually know about your own body? We've got 5 titbits that may surprise you.

Meet The Lamborghini Veneno- Rumoured To Be The Worlds Most Expensive Car.

The Lamborghini Veneno is the world’s most expensive car coming in at a hefty price of $3,900,000. The Veneno can go from 0 to 60mph in 2.8 seconds flat and reach a max speed of 221 mph. If you want to own this super car, you will be placed on a waiting list with many car aficionados.
This car is definitely a beauty and I would take her over my girlfriend, just joking…but seriously. Time to keep playing the lottery my friends!

New And More Aggressive Strain of HIV Discovered in West Africa.

New, More Aggressive Strain of HIV Discovered in West Africa

A new and more aggressive strain of HIV discovered in West Africa causes significantly faster progression to AIDS, researchers at Sweden's Lund University have found. Patients infected with new HIV strain develop AIDS over two years faster than those with other versions of the virus.
READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/53235.html

Kanye And Sway Talk Without Boundaries.

Kanye West has always been a bit out there. Always thinking very high of himself, and not caring for some award shows, “Imma let you finish”. It’s like he misses the part of his brain that tells you not to say something, because this man literally has no filter up there.

Dr. Dre's attack against a big website may have backfired ... the attorney for TheDirty.com fired off a letter to Dre saying what a big fan he is ... and then lumping the legendary rapper in with the likes of OJ Simpson.

What if I tell you that you can be happy all the time and it doesn’t cost you money, numerous things, or even good looks? Rather, it’s much more simple than that. According to Brother David Steindl-Rast, all you have to do is be grateful. Seems easy enough, right?

Revealed: Why Ice Prince Denied His Son, Jamal Before Now.

Ice Prince welcomed a baby boy last year with a 20-year old undergraduate student. Soon after she put to bed and the news went out, Ice Prince denied ever impregnating her, and said it to whoever cared to listen.

Multiple reports suggest that fast-rising female singer, Sheyi Shay has clinched a Brand Ambassadorial deal with a telecoms giants in Nigeria, Etisalat. The beautiful singer recently grabbed the contract for herself.

SHOCK OF LIFE: Ex-footballer Discovers 3 Children With Wife Of 20-Years Are Not His.

After over 20 years of marriage, former Ghana International footballer, Nii Ordartey Lamptey, has just shockingly discovered that all 3 children he has fathered all these years with his wife are not his biological children.

The ancient city of Calabar, Cross River State will be lightened this Saturday when some Nollywood stars led by Rita Dominic and Kate Henshaw light the Africa’s tallest Xmas tree. The event will open the annual one month-long Calabar Festival, which has become a world class event. The Calabar Carnival attracts tourists from all over the world who throng the city for the occasion.

New Video: Jasi By Banky W.

Empire Mates Entertainment has released the official video for Banky W‘s “Jasi“, the song is produced by MasterKraft, and features additional background vocals by EME queen Niyola.

We admit that when we saw Rihanna‘s hair at the 2013 American Music Awards, it looked like she was rocking super shiny, glossy finger waves, fastened with pearl bobby pins. Apparently, she wasn’t.

Johnnie Walker: Set To Lock Lagos Down With Wale & F1 Champion Mika Hakkinen.

Johnnie Walker brings you rapper Wale and 2-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen to give you the VIP experience of a lifetime.

1. One type of hummingbird weighs less than a penny.

A 15 year-old boy named Kieran Obazee was shot and stabbed on Friday Nov. 22 at his east London home by gang members in what police believe may have been a case of mistaken identity, Daily Mail reports. Fortunately, Kieran survived the vicious attack and but is in a serious condition in hospital.

Comedian Julius Agwu has dragged telecoms giant Etisalat to court for blocking his business line. He is demanding for N100million as compensation for jobs lost, contact lost, for the inconveniences, and for being mistreated by Etisalat staff.

Below is a statement from his lawyer, Festus Keyamo...

A 21 year old Nigerian named Kayode Oshin (pictured right), who uploaded a video on YouTube boasting about trying to murder a rival with a machine gun was jailed for 22 years yesterday, Daily Mail reports. His accomplice, Junior Tahir-Akinyele (pictured left) was jailed for 14 years.

Last week, word went out that Akon and Wiz kid requested for only light-skinned models and refused dark-skinned ones from appearing in their music video. Well, Akon denies this and says the report is absolutely false.

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dame Abimbola Fashola, has narrated how she escaped the dreaded breast cancer.

POETIC INSIGHT: Liberian Girl..

This piece is dedicated to Ms Margaret Cephas of the ‘E WONNA EASY’ fame. The 2^nd runner- up of the MTN Project Fame contest, season six (6). A true Liberian Girl.

Amanda-era presents, an exclusive interview with Margaret Mamuchi Cephas; the second runner up at the MTN Project Fame season 6.

Margaret Cephas has loved music for as long as she can remember. She had been singing since she was a child and in a bit to make the most out of her talent she went in for the MTN Project Fame contest.

Adetoun a graduate of Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University and who was the 2nd runner up at MTN Project Fame 5 and versatile performer, has just released hot promotional pictures for her new single titled Omo Naaa, meaning That Child. Guess she is set to take on the world.
see photos after cut.

Good Music CEO, Mr Kanye West has done it again.
Mr West who was pissed because the Vice President of Paris based label Louis Vuitton, ignored his request to meet up with him. And Kanye’s childish reaction to the situation, was to ask his fans to boycott the giant fashion brand till next year.

As the entertainment industry is growing in leaps and bounds so also are the pockets of the artistes. Be it music, comedy or movies, most of them are smiling to the banks courtesy of their creativity and of course, endorsements by blue chip companies.

Yams being arranged for sale at Muda Lawal Market in Bauchi. NAN Photo

A Dietician in the Department of Dietetics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Mr Peter Stephen, on Tuesday advised against peeling of yam before cooking it.

Former African Footballer of the Year, Kanu Nwankwo has joined forces with Mozzi to fight one of the deadliest killer diseases in Africa, Malaria. The ex-Arsenal FC player, through his Kanu Heart Foundation (KHF), partnered with Mozzi to fight against malaria with its range of Mozzi Mosquito Repellents.

Ex-Niger Delta militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has been arrested in Cotonou, Capital of Benin Republic, his lawyer, Festus Keyamo, said in a statement.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON BABA JAY!!

Don Jazzy who is one of the popular producers in Nigeria was rated as the 36th "Most powerful celebrity in Africa" according to Forbes and One of Nigeria's Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, and CEO of Mavin Records Label, Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy clocks 31 today, 26 November, 2013.

Lagos Jazz Series Official Artists and Show Schedule Revealed

On Thursday the 28^th of November 2013, the biggest, most anticipated music festival – Lagos Jazz Series is set to commence with its 4^th Edition.

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Pop diva Taylor Swift was named Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards (AMA) Sunday, while other big winners included British boy band One Direction and crooner Justin Timberlake. Swift, who took to the stage in a shiny golden mini-dress, also won favourite country artist and favourite country album for “Red” at the AMAs, which are voted on by the public.

ROMANTIC PHOTO: Jim Iyke & Nadia Buari Are Sighted In...

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke and his beautiful girlfriend, Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari are now in Zurich, Switzerland, and Jim Iyke said he couldn’t wait to get on this. See photo after cut.

Popular actress, Rita Dominic has been announced as the winner of the 2013 edition of Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards.

Warri-born singer, Omawumi has showed off her daughter, which she got from a baby father. The singer has kept the identity of her baby daddy very confidential since she was delivered of the baby girl.

Few days ago Wale Folarin gave his reasons why he wouldn't attend Fire of Zamani concert as he went on twitter to say he wasn't going to attend Ice Prince's FOZ concert because his flight was'nt booked. DJ Humility went on twitter to blast him calling him a bastard.

One artiste who despite his controversial nature keeps proving he's a master in the game of music is none other than Timaya.

Top actress Tonto Dikeh is getting the reward of her hard works in Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.

Modenine, Olamide, Phyno, Yung L Performs at FOZ concert... [VIDEO]

Modenine, Olamide, Phyno, Yung L Join Ice Prince To Light Up FOZ With Gimme Dat [VIDEO]

Modenine, Olamide, Phyno and Yung L joined Ice Prince to deliver a show stopping performance of the track Gimme Dat at the Fire Of Zamani concert.

KaySwitch (Kehinde Oladotun Oyebanjo) and his superstar brother D’Banj (Dapo Oyebanjo) deliver the visuals to one of the wedding anthems of the year “Obimo”.

Zimbabwean authorities say they have given foreign shop-owners mostly Nigerians and Chinese an ultimatum to shut down their businesses by Jan. 1.

Africa’s most famous twins and singers have made as great gesture as give back to the community in Tanzania.

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi says he won’t be stunned, were he not to be third-time lucky with the side he helped grab a second successive World Cup ticket.

While their fans fight and can't see each other eye to eye on the internet, Don jazzy and D'banj were enjoying themselves at FOZ concert!

Fans couldn’t help but cheer the former Mo’Hits Records bosses as D’banj tried out Don Jazzy’s Cuban cigar. Former label mate Dr SID also joined in the conversation, it was a pleasant sight to see.

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Police in southern Italy have arrested an 18-year-old Nigerian boy on suspicion of murdering a 60-year-old Catherine Susca outside the coastal city of Bari.

The body of 26-year-old Adaobi Michaella Obih, an Electrical Engineering Ph.D student, was found on Tuesday Nov 19th at an apartment at Riverstone Apartments in Columbus, Indiana.