Lanre “eLDee” Dabiri is an African hip hop pioneer. The recording artist, record executive of Trybe Records, CEO of 360-degree entertainment company, Iman Entertainment, and activist. With his hip hop pioneering group, Trybesmen, and as a solo artist, eLDee changed the course of the hip hop and afrobeat blend in Nigeria (and Africa, in general). In 2008, eLDee married […]
Gorgeous actor-couple, Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker-Kodjoe, were the cover stars for RollingOut.com‘s August issue. The half-Ghanaian, half-German actor (who is very in touch with both his African and European roots) and his wife discussed making marriage and parenting work through insane schedules, requiring long periods out of town. I was particularly impressed by the […]
Award-winning Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, who has been the lead actress in such amazing movies as The Figurine and Anchor Baby was so excited to share that it was her 12th marriage anniversary yesterday! Here’s what she tweeted: In the same vein, her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, tweeted his excitement. In April, BellaNaija interviewed Omoni and asked her questions about motherhood, marriage, and her […]
I came across this very hilarious clip via the website of Africa Magic Entertainment‘s Pan-African magazine show, Studio 53 Extra.The clip, which was shot on Valentine’s Day, is a short, funny interview of Julius and Ibiere Agwu. Julius “D’Genius” Agwu is a Nigerian comedic pioneer and has remained one of the funniest comedians in Africa. I, […]
As a lot of women say, superstar actor Denzel Washington gets better with age, like fine wine. At 57 years old (can you believe it?!), he still looks incredible and has an enviable career that seems to be getting consistently better. What’s even more refreshing for someone as influential and famous as he is, is […]
When I sit and dream, I have a mental list of Nigerians I’d love to interview. I’d like to interview these people, not because they are “celebrities” or “famous people”, but because they are pace-setters, change makers and positive influencers and world changers. All the bling and fame in the world cannot buy character or […]
For creative Nigerians everywhere (as well as Nigerians interested in the creative arts), Kelechi Amadi-Obi needs no introduction. However, for those who don’t know him, he is a Nigerian creative pioneer and one of the most respected photographic artists in Africa. He recently partnered with young stylist, Dimeji Alara, to launch fashionable new magazine, MANIA. Much […]
According to Essence Magazine, husband/father/actor Boris Kodjoe, who is Ghanaian and German, wrote a beautiful romantic poem for his wife, actress Nicole Ari Parker in celebration of their 7th year together as a married couple. The beautiful couple married on May 21, 2005 and have two very adorable children. Their daughter and first child, Sophie, was […]
Two days ago, I shared that Fela and Tara Durotoye celebrated their 11th marriage anniversary Over the last two days, Tara has shared on Twitter the humble beginnings of their marriage, tidbits about her relationship with her husband and important marriage principles. Her tweets have inspired many as a result, including men. One young man […]
I’ve written about Fela and Tara Durotoye many times on my site (See here and here to know more about them) and I’m writing about them again. Suck it up, already….LOL. [Just kidding] The thing is that, in my research thus far, they are the most publicly visibly affectionate African couple in the spotlight. I can’t […]
