Feels Good 2 B Home wishes to introduce to you Adaora Akubilo. This inspiring model is best known for her TV stint on NBC reality show, "“Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Model Search.”
Unfortunately she didn't win the competition but fortunately she rise above to shot these gorgeous pictures taken by the acclaimed fashion photographer Felle.
Get to know Adaora Akubilo: *Adaora is a twenty-year old aspiring swimsuit model from Windsor, Connecticut. *Adora's words of wisdoms to live by: ''Love yourself no matter what. Stay healthy and positive.'' *She's a student at Central Connecticut State University. Learn more about Adaora here and here.
One of Feels Good 2 B Home's favorite couples (Seal and Heidi) team up on a new pet project for car company, Volkswagen.
Volkswagen spokescouple Heidi Klum and husband Seal make a dashing pair as they present the automobile company’s new Tiguan SUV Thursday in Berlin. [Star Tracks]
For the Spring 2008 runway collection, Liya walked for Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, rag&bone, J Mendel, Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, Derek Lam and Carolina Herrera.
And speaking of fashion, visit Naija Girl to see exclusive shots taken at this year's Runway Africa event. [feels good 2 b home]
Jay-Z recently released the lead single, "Blue Magic" featuring Pharrell Williams off his forthcoming album, "American Gangster" inspired by the same titled Denzel Washington drama. In the following clip, the main character is played by newcomer actor Elias Adepoju.
Naijas are moving up in the media. [feels good 2 b home]
Angelina Jolie and her Mini-Me daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt step out in New York City on September 6th with $1700 matching white Valentino tote purses.
Any one else wondering why Angelina and Brad Pitt are ALWAYS carrying their children right on their hips?
The two year old has hip dysplasia and may have to get corrective surgery as well as braces to re-set her legs. Brad and Angelina have spoken to their pediatrician and will do anything to ensure that little Zahara is happy and healthy. [the.LIFE files]
Angelina Jolie arrived early this morning at the Lycee Francais de New York with her children Pax Thien, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, and Maddox.
On Sept. 7th, Nollywood actors and comedians rallied together in celebration of "A Night of A Million Laughs." Pictured above is the aspiring Igbo Christian music singer Lady Gold and actor Bethels Agomuoh.
Michael Blackman of Ghana came through with his African bling! That's his girl in the background. Him being there cause some serious hoopla. Everyone tried to squeeze into every picture he took that night.
The stand-up acts were hilarious. Here is Michael Blackson and Lady Gold.
"A Night of A Million Laughs" bought out many high profile Nollywood actors and comedians at New York City's own St. Anthony of Padua Hall in Queens.
Michael Blackson rode into the event flaunting his silver Benz and African model girlfriend. Right after he did his skit (non-stop jokes), he got up and left the venue. Before he made a grand exit, I squeezed in with Lady Gold to talk a picture with him.
Sir Citor and Oliver Mbamara of "This America" was there.
Oliver Mbamara is also the director of the film, "Slave Warrior."
Betherls Agomuoh, CEO of AFRICAMOVIES.COM, served as the event's MC.
Sir Citor and Uche Ugbuagu after the event.
Sir Citor now is producing Lady Gold's music which is expect to come out later on this year.
Kanayo O. Kanayo, Uche "Talkingson" Ogbuagu, and Away Away on stage answering questions for their fans:
Talkingson sold his stand-up comedy album which is a must-have for all fans of his work. Uche later on explained to the crowd he was the first to launch comedy in Nigeria.
Away Away now carries the torch for many talented Nigerian comedians here in America.
Kanayo O Kanayo talked briefly about how fans will film a movie he's working on and sell it the same day on the street.
Nigeria's most recognizable model Oluchi Onweagba swashyed down the catwalk at the Luca Luca Spring 2008 runway show of her husband desinger, Luca Orlandi.
[image source] Earlier this year Oluchi welcomed her first child with her fashion designer husband. By the looks of these new pictures, Oluchi already got back her pre-baby shape.
Soul singer Seal escorted his model wife Heidi Klum down the red carpet at the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy's:
Seal wore a traditional black tux from Dior with a matching pair of sneakers. His wife Heidi wore a stunning raspberry Dior by John Galliano gown. All throughout the red carpet, one of Feels Good 2 B Home's couples Seal and Heidi linked arms...aww!
While watching the BET J original program series, "Soul of Africa" Rwandan R&B singer Corneille came on the stage. He speaks completely in French but he has a new single called "Back to Life" sung completely in English.
"Back to Life" is the lead single off his current album, The Birth Of Cornelius", which was released this July. Corneille according to his official myspace page is currently signed onto Motown.
His official website can be read in English and French. Feels Good 2 B Home pulled together for your viewing pleasure this semi-complete videography from this crowd pleasing African artist.
"avec classe"
"Seul Au Monde"
The following clip explains in detail his current album, "The Birth of Corneilus":
That's his wife with him in the clip.
And now the song (Rêves De Star) that he sang on "Soul of Africa":
His second English single, "Too Much of Everything":
"Too Much of Everything" back in June 2007 is playing on the 7 largest radio stations in Japan. Watch his complete videography over at YOUTUBE.
Corneille's musical style reminds me of a young Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye meets a modern day Seal.
Get to know Corneille: *He married his Portuguese & Canadian girlfriend of four years Sofia de Medeiros on September 9th, 2006 in a small and private ceremony by the lake at the Quintessence hotel, 130km north of Montreal. *Corneille was born on March 24, 1977 in Freiburg, Germany. *Sometime in 2007, Corneille formed the R&B Canadian group O.N.E which featured Gage Pierre and Martin Gardy. *Corneille's first album,Parce qu'on vient de loin, was released in Sept. 2002 for his Canadian audience. However it was the October 2003 French verison that got him recognition and platinum success. *Les marchands de rêves, Corneille's second album, was released in November 2005. *He team up Africa Live and Red Cross to raise awareness to his native homeland (Rwanda)'s genocide. *Corneille was named as one of the "Top 30 under 30" by Billboard magazine in 2006. *His first two albums sold a combined 1.7 million copies worldwide. *Corneille is a Red Cross Canada spokesperson, and has been made a "UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador."
Going to Soul of Africa, this is a must-see program for fans of Angelique Kidjo and many notable African vocalists. For additional information on all things Corneille, visit his official website: http://www.corneille.ca/ or his official myspace: http://www.myspace.com/corneillemusic
Liya Kebede, Iman, Bethann Hardison and Naomi Campbell attended the post-Fashion week panel discussion on the lack of black images in today's fashion outlets.
[images via concreteloop] The Somalian beauty and Ethopian model hit up the event in high style. Iman rock a gray form-fitting dress with pair of Dorothy-like heels while Liya went for a youthful look in a cream color top and black skirt. Their model counterpart Naomi flaunted her green croc-skinned Hermes Birkin.
At the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City, Iman and Liya spoke up to support the Blacks in Fashion: A Panel Discussion on the Lack of Black Images in Today's Fashion Output event.
About the new layout: I got an e-mail from one of my readers letting me know this site crashed so I had to start from scratch re-building the layout. Although the old layout was hip, isn't change always for the better? Thanks Wienna! [feels good 2 b home]
This past Labor Day weekend for me was spent catching up on Nigerian/Ghanaian films*. One highlight from watching "Princess Tyra" and "Mummy's Daughter" was upcoming actress Jackie A. Appiah.
Appiah, born on December 5th, 1983, has appeared in "President's Daughter, Beyonce", "The Return of Beyonce", "Divine Love", "Mummy's Daughter", "Princess Tyra" and "Royal Battle."
Going back to "Mummy's Daughter", Jackie's acting skills seem polished and professional against current favorite Van Vicker. Simply put, when Jackie cries on camera or when she gets slapped here and there, the audience feels sympathy for her.
Here's Jackie's take on "Mummy's Daughter": “In my current movie I’m playing twins,” she says. “One has a way of speaking royally and the other is funky. It sometimes it gets confusing when you have to speak this way or that way and all together I have 74 scenes.”
Click on the image below of Jackie and Van Vicker to see a clip from "Mummy's Daughter":
Dare I call Miss Appiah Ghana's take of Nigeria's Genevieve Nnaji? Well Jackie HAS won an prestigious award straight out of Nigeria recently.
On winning the Nigerian movie award: “I feel very privileged that I got the (Nigerian) award and it’s given me courage that Ghanaian movies will go far,” she says. But she concedes that she still has a long way to go. “I’m still learning, I need to watch more movies to improve upon my acting, read more books…go to acting school and learn some new techniques.”
Unfortunately for her male fans, Jackie A. Appiah is a married woman. She now goes by Mrs. Jackie Agyemang. The young talented actress has a son named Damian.
"Mummy's Daughter" cover art:
{Nadia Buari, Van Vicker and Jackie are Ghana's leading actors.}
*Speaking of Nigerian films, Oliver Mbamara's directing debut, "Slave Warrior" is finally out on DVD! Purchase a copy from AFRICANMOVIES.COM.
Akon recently team up with Piles (of "Shawty" fame) on the track, "Hypnotized":
Earlier this year, the recent three-times VMA nominee had everyone singing along to TRL favorites "Bartender" and "Don't Matter."
Thanks to NaijaGirl, check out the world premiere of budding Naija artist 2Face Idibia's latest video, "True Love":
Reportedly this song is off his upcoming release, "Face to Face." Keep up on all things MTV's "Best African Act" award winner via his official website and myspace.
TMZ posted up this :59 clip of comedian Godfrey arguing outside of Laugh Factory over a girl.
7-Up's old front man, comedian Godfrey Danchimah, was confronted outside the Laugh Factory last night, but it was no laughing matter!
The green comedian had been spittin' game to a girl who claimed to be single -- then her boyfriend showed up! He started talkin' smack to Godfrey -- who wasn't in the mood to take any crap -- and called the guy a "corny ass, West Coast, L.A., shiny shoe wearin', tight jean mother ..." And that was the end of that!
Godfrey took one more shot, saying, "I like ass like everybody else does, but you know what, it's not that serious." 7-Up yours!
Click here to watch the clip. Admit you thought this was an act, right?
Visit his official website for more info on his comedy shows. On his site, Godfrey breaks down the dynamics of all things Igbo. Hit up his official myspace to keep up on his DVD release.
He has two films out this year called, "A Dennis the Menace Christmas" and "Don't Shoot the Pharmacist!"
