Beauty of the Year: Miss Angola: Leila Lopes crowned MISS UNIVERSE

Just a few hours ago, an African beauty queen emerged as the winner of the 2011 Miss Universe pageant. Leila Luliana da Costa Vieira Lopes, a 25 year old student from Benguela dazzled the judges with her poise, beauty and grace.

Yes, she is beautiful but Leila totally set herself apart when she answered the interview question about which of her physical trait she would change, she said

“Thank God I’m very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldn’t change a thing…I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty. I have acquired many wonderful principles from my family and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life.“

Other beauty queens in the top 5 were Olesia Stefanko from Ukraine (1st Runner-Up), Priscila Machado from Brazil (2nd Runner-Up), Shamcey Supsup from the Philippines and Luo Zilin from China.

Miss Panama, Sheldry Saez won the Best National Costume Award; Miss Montenegro, Nikolina Loncar was voted by the fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality and Miss Sweden, Ronnia Fornstedt won the Miss Photogenic prize.

The 60th Annual Miss Universe Pageant hosted by Bravo TV’s Andy Cohen and NBC’s Natalie Morales was broadcast from Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil.

BN and BN commenters predicted that Miss Angola was the strongest contestant from Africa and we got it right! This is the first time a beauty queen from Angola has been crowned as Miss Universe! Congrats to Leila.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Andre Penner

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National Costumes at the 2011 Miss Universe pageant

Sophie Gemal
Country: Nigeria
Hometown: Abuja
Age: 22

The Miss Universe 2011 is heating up! With the finale just around the corner on the 12th of September 2011 in São Paulo Brazil, the beauty queens from all around the world have just a few days left to make their mark.

The National costume segment is always really interesting to watch! Check out our 8 African beauty queens (6 beauty queens from Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Angola, South Africa and Botswana), 1 beauty queen from North Africa (Egypt) and 1 beauty queen from the island of Mauritius) in their various costumes.

Miss Egypt’s costume is our fave – WOW! Miss Tanzania’s is definitely buzz worthy as well. Sophie Gemal also stood out and has definitely represented Nigeria well at the pageant.

Based on analyst predictions, Miss Angola has consistently been rated as the top African contestant this year. Do you agree?

To vote for your favorite African Queen, head over to the Miss Universe website – Click HERE

source and more photos: bella naija

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Chinwe Princess Ejere wins the 2011 Elite Model Look Nigeria Competition

As Saturday 3rd of September 2011 drew to a close, there was tension in the air at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The 2011 Elite Model Look Nigeria judges were deliberating their decision, attempting to choose the young model who would represent Nigeria at the 2011 Elite Model Look International competition in China later this year.

This model would join the ranks of Tracy Onyekachukwu, Annette Begg and Chika Emmanuelle who have won previous editions of the Elite Model Look Nigeria competition.

In the end, 17 year old student, Chinwe Princess Ejere was chosen. The striking young model trumped the competition and won the big prize.

Check out exclusive photos of the winner and look out for our report from the event.

Source: Bella Naija

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Alicia Keys Meets African Youth In “MTV BASE MEETS…WITH MTN”

Lagos, Nigeria 31 August 2011: Award-winning musician, writer, producer, humanitarian and activist Alicia Keys is the final interviewee to be questioned by African youth in the current series of MTV Base Meets…with MTN.

The R&B legend met up with 6 young Africans and MTV Base VJ Sizwe Dhlomo in New York City in August 2011 for a far-reaching discussion that touched on female empowerment, HIV and AIDS, motherhood, family, music,  the importance of education and Keys’ difficult early life growing up among prostitution and drug abuse.

Among the panellists who lined up to meet with Alicia Keys were Zambian entrepreneur Alton Ford who won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to meet his heroine in New York City after participating in a pan-African MTV Base Meets…With MTN contest.  Other panellists featuring in the episode include South African dancer Yoliswa Cele Luthuli, Zimbabwean model and blogger Makho Ndlovu, Rwandan singer-songwriter Iyadede and South African stylist Gugulethu Banda.

Inspirational musician Alicia Keys has sold more than 35 million albums, notching up two number one singles and 4 US number one albums.  In her stellar 10-year career, she has won a plethora of awards including 14 Grammy Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards and Best R&B artist at the inaugural MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) in 2008.

Beyond the world of music, Keys is a tireless AIDS activist and philanthropist. In 2003, Alicia Keys co-founded Keep A Child Alive (KCA), a people’s movement that provides life-saving AIDS treatment, orphan care, nutrition and surrounding support to children and families affected by AIDS in Africa and India. Since its inception, KCA has served 250,000 people affected by AIDS and continues to provide much needed relief and treatment.

Over the last 8 weeks, the groundbreaking TV series and youth empowerment initiative has been bringing African youth face to face with the continent’s elite, facilitating meaningful dialogue between potential African leaders of the future and President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President Paul Kagame, Julius Malema, Ben-Murray Bruce, Aliko Dangote, Hugh Masekela and Sir Richard Branson.



MTV Base Meets Alicia Keys with MTN will will be shown on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Monday 5 September @ 20:30 CAT,  Wednesday 7 September @ 22:15 CAT, Thursday 8 September @ 18:30, Sunday 11 September @ 15:00 and Monday 12 September @ 16:00 CAT.  The programme will also air on terrestrial channels STV (Nigeria), Muvi TV (Zambia), Clouds TV (Tanzania), WBS (Uganda), Canal 2 (Cameroon), TV3 (Ghana) and NTV (Kenya).



For more information on MTV Base Meets…with MTN, go to www.mtvmeets.com or http://mtvmeets.mobi or follow the campaign on Twitter at #MTVMeets@MTVbaseAfrica.

-ENDS-

ABOUT MTV NETWORKS AFRICA

MTV Networks Africa is a multiplatform entertainment network responsible for the African business operations of MTV Networks International’s Emerging Markets division, one of the fastest growing regions in the company’s portfolio of multi-platform businesses. The Emerging Markets Group manages 32 television channels, 30 websites, one video portal and four mobile TV channels encompassing the MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, VIVA and Comedy Central and COLORS brands in Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East and India. Additionally, the Emerging Markets portfolio includes MTVNHD, MTV Networks International’s first international high definition channel dedicated to music and kids which is operated by the Emerging Markets Group of behalf of MTV Networks International.  MTV Networks International is a unit of Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

ABOUT MTN GROUP

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: “MTN.” As of 30 April 2011, MTN recorded 149 million subscribers and subsequently passed 150 million subscribers across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. Visit us at www.mtn.com and www.mtnfootball.com

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10 Hottest Babes In Nigerian Entertainment 2011 Version

So about 2 years ago I published my first 10 hottest babes in Nigerian entertainment or rather 10 Hottest Naija Female Celebs. Since those  2 years have passed, we have had a lot of new faces on the scene and some of the hot babes of before are now… Well let me just shut up. Let’s just say there are new hot babes.

Anyways, just like my previous post, this is pretty much mostly my opinion (with input from some random peeps). No real statistics, or polls or any of that fancy stuff that goes into creating a top 10 list. You can pretty much call it, Aribaba’s list of hot babes, and believe me, all of these babes are hot.

So in no particular order whatsoever (that means no rankings), here goes my list.

TOOLZ

TOOLZ (On Air Personality)– What more can one say about Toolz. She defines the word “packaging.” The total package is just one to die for. Extra thick body with curves, fine face, child-bearing hips, accent, and her on air persona is the one reason I listen to 99TheBeat even when I’m not in the country. This one nah made for African man body.

MUNACHI ABII

MUNACHI ABII (Ex-Beauty Queen) – There is no denying the looks of this ex-beauty queen turned rapper and also one of Nigeria’s most recognized faces. Muna adds extra spice to everywhere she goes. Be it at an event or in a music video. You see her, and you can’t help but smile and say “Kai… But this babe is fine sha.” I like to think of her as the Regina Askia of our generation.

EVA ALORDIAH

EVA ALORDIAH (Rapper) – Eva reminds me a lot of our dear Aaliyah. Not necessarily because they look alike (cos they don’t) but more so because they have this unique trait of being able to flip between the tom-boy look and the extra sexy seductress look and still stay extra hot. Throw in the fact that Eva has bars for days, and you have a woman to tear pant for. Yes I’m an Eva Alordiah groupie. Tell her I said so. I no dey shame.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI

GENEVIEVE NNAJI (Nollywood Actress) – Do I really need to explain this? She’s probably the biggest export Nigeria has had in the past year, and she is very very hot, even after many years in the business. Oprah called her the Julia Roberts of Africa, but to me she’s Genevieve of Africa. Simple. She is one woman you just know will age gracefully. I won’t mind her having my kids

INI EDO

INI EDO (Nollywood Actress) – Another Nollywood actress on the list. Ini Edo has gone through some sort of sophistication upgrade over the past 2 years and has shed some pounds in the process (not like it really mattered). Throw in the fact that she has been dazzling red carpets all over the place lately and I just had to put her on this list. I’ll watch a wack movie as long as it has Ini Edo in it. I’ll just be watching her part.

DORISHA GEORGE

DORISHA GEORGE (TV Personality) – Dorisha Dorisha. There are some people that you just have a feeling, that God was very happy when they were created. Dorisha is one of those women. She adds that word personality in the phrase, TV Personality. I’ve never met her before but I almost feel like I know her, or that I can bump into her and we’ll stroll down and buy suya together. Girl next door vibe if you will. Ok ok ok… I’m back to real life.  But seriously though, Dorisha… Holla at your boy. I’ll buy the suya

OMOWUNMI AKINNIFESI

OMOWUNMI AKINNIFESI (Ex Beauty Queen) – 6 years ago, Omowunmi Akinnifesi won the MBGN pageant and since then she’s been showing all of us that she is not a flash in the pan celebrity. Now CEO of Elle Poise, she stays in the spot light and continues to dazzle the audience with her classic and sophisticated style. Hmmm… nah me dey yarn all this things o. Simply put, the babe is just too much overall.

TIWA SAVAGE

TIWA SAVAGE (Singer/Song Writer) – Tall, dark and beautiful. The first words I’d use to describe Tiwa Savage. Oh yea, she sings too…very well if I might add. Tiwa Savage is like our 2011 definition of an African RnB star. Should I continue to rain compliments on her? I can go on for days. I like Ms. Savage more especially cos of the way she carries herself. The babe doesn’t fall hand at all in any department. By the way, have you seen her dance? Forget the ajeburra look she has, the babe sabi do African dance well well.

RITA DOMINIC

RITA DOMINIC (Nollywood Actress) – Rita Dominic has re-branded herself over the past couple of years from Nollywood mega actress to being an actual brand in the business. Even though she hasn’t featured in a lot of movies recently, she still stays relevant in entertainment. Rita Dominic is all kinds of beautiful. The greatest asset Rita has is her sex appeal. On a good day I would….*lips sealed*

MARY REMMY

MARY REMMY (Actress) – The name might not ring a bell immediately, but if you watch Blackberry Babes, then you’d know her as Keisha (or Geisha). The new and upcoming actress captured me, and a lot of guys alike in her role in the movie, Blackberry Babes. I know personally I was watching her like “omo this babe is bad sha.” So yeah… she makes my list of hot babes. I hope to see more of her in the future. In the meantime, I’ll go watch the Return of Blackberry Babes. Keisha Tings.

Just outside the box:

Nse-Ikpe Etim – You gotta see her on Wow Magazine’s cover. Wow!

Eku Edewor – One extra hot hot babe

Mercy Johnson – That body is just out of this world.

So that’s my list. I’m sure not everyone agrees with it, but hey, we’re not all the same abi. Drop your thoughts and comments.

Look out for the top 10 hottest men… Not written by me though.

Peace.

Image Source: LFA GALLERY by D Diva n Duchess & BellaNaija.com

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Miss Universe 2011 – Meet the Dazzling African Queens

Sophie Gemal
Country: Nigeria
Hometown: Abuja
Age: 22

Some days back i talked about the MBGN Universe 2011 Sophie Gemal heads to the Miss Universe pageant in São Paulo, Brazil, well all things in there going well and here are more info and photos of our African Queens..

The Miss Universe pageant is gearing up for the 2011 grand finale in São Paulo, Brazil on the 12th of September 2011.
There are 6 beauty queens from Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Angola, South Africa and Botswana), 1 beauty queen from North Africa (Egypt) and 1 beauty queen from the island of Mauritius at the pageant.

So far the beauty pageant pundits and experts have rated Angola’s representative – Leila Lopes as the top African beauty queen at the pageant.

Nigeria’s Sophie Gemal seems to be blossoming at the pageant! We totally love her profile, evening wear and bikini shots!




To vote for Nigeria Sophie Gemal, Head over to the Miss Universe Website to vote for Sophie Gemal

To vote for your favorite African Queen, head over to the Miss Universe website – Click HERE

Sophie Gemal
Country: Nigeria
Hometown: Abuja
Age: 22

Sophie Gemal

Sophie Gemal

Sophie Gemal

Larona Motlatsi Kgabo
Country: Botswana
Hometown: Gaborone
Age: 25

Larona Motlatsi Kgabo

Sara El Khouly
Country: Egypt
Hometown: Alexandria
Age: 23

Sara El Khouly

Erica Nego
Country: Ghana
Hometown: Accra
Age: 26

Erica Nego

Laetitia Darche
Country: Mauritius
Hometown: Flic en Flac
Age: 20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bokang Montjane
Country: South Africa
Hometown: Johannesburg
Age: 25

Bokang Montjane

Nelly Kamwelu
Country: Tanzania
Hometown: Dar Es Salaam
Age: 19

CREDITS GO TO: Miss Universe Organization

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Beauty Of The Week: Emmanyra

My name is Emmanyra. One word! I am a Performing Artist out of Houston Tx. I just recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration with a Minor in Public Affairs.

Now that I have obtained a degree I have completed my promo album which features full production from KC Boy and Justin Caes. The music is a fusion of Afro Pop and Hip Hop and is set to be released in the fall of 2011. My promo album will be entitled “Emma Nyra Hot Like Fiya”. My main musical influence is Don Jazzy because he has set the bar on where hardwork, humility, and raw talent can take you.

My other accolades include the fact that I have also acted in various Nollywood films including Rebound with Van Vicker, Desmond Elliot and Uche Jumbo, and The Reunion which features Ini Edo and Pascal Atuma. I am also a runway model and have walked in over 50+ runway shows including the Nigerian Reunion fashion show this past summer in Orlando Florida.

If you want to be featured my site as the beauty of the week you can send your details to tjblink24@gmail.com

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Beauty Of the week : Lolade Eretan | Naija4lyfe

This week’s beauty of the week in Unilag graduate of Zoology, Lolade Eretan.

Height – 5’9
Statistics: 34-30-40
Graduate of Zoology in Unilag
Hobbies- Rollerskating.. Chilling with friends
@lolahdai on twitter

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