Here's To A Great 2009!

To my faithful FG2BH readers, bloggers, and lurkers, here's to a great 2009!

Best dressed females in 2008 - Thandie Newton, Lola Ogunnaike, Iman, and Estelle.



Best dressed male in 2008 - Idris Elba



Best dressed couples in 2008 - Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons


Best editorials in 2008 - Nnenna's Jil Sander Fashion mag shoot, Alek Wek & Liya Kebede for ARISE, Iman for Italia Vogue, Oluchi & Ugo's Vogue Moment.



Fashion designer of 2008 - Project Runway finalist Korto Momolu



Best TV Moment - 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards


Actress of the Year - Sophie Okonedo (Oscar nominee)


Actor of The Year - Chiwetel Ejifor (two-time Golden Globes nominee + OBE receipent)


Model of The Year - Oluchi Onweagaba-Orlandi


Political figure - President-Elect Barack Obama (January 20th is Inauguration Day!)


Writer of the Year - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Her Latest Short Story)



Male Eye Candy - Ngo Okafor


Athlete of The Year - Osi Umenyiora (NY Giants Defensive End)


Song of the Year - "If She Knew" by Lemar

Comeback of the Year - Seal's "Soul" album

Ones to Watch in 2009: Lady Gold, Dr. Ben Igwe's "Against The Odds, and Chasity Nwagabara. (Read the full blog post over at FG2BH WORDPRESS)
Photos: AP, Getty, Wireimage, Linda Ikeji Blog