26 YEARS OLD ORPHAN, YEKA ONKA WINS NIGERIAN IDOL,SEE ALL THE DETAILS AND PHOTOS HERE

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By Niyi Tabiti

It was Yeka Onka moment of glory last Saturday as she won the first Nigerian Idol music

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reality Show in Lagos. The 26 Year old lady from Abia State Nigeria is an orphan yet that didn't stop her determination. At the final recording of Nigerian idol at Dream Studio in Omole, Yeka sang Whitney Houston’s award winning song ‘I will always love you’

As the first Nigerian Idol, Yeka won N7.5 cash, a brand new car and recording deal with Sony BMG

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In an interview with gistmaster.com, Yeka told us that she was very excited that her dream of becoming the first Nigerian Idol out of thousands of people that applied  has been achieved. When asked what gave her the victory, Yeka told gistmaster that “it was GOD’

Regarding her marital status, Yeka told gistmaster that she is single,in fact she does not have a boyfriend at the moment but not desperately searching.

The second position went to Naomi Mac, the petite and talented singer who contented at the grand finale with Yeka. People think Naomi was more talented but other features  contributed to Yeka’s victory.Well, you can say she has the Beyonce shape.

On how she would spend her money,Yeka who is a member of Christ Embassy declared that she would first pay her tithe. She also plan to take care of street children. According to her, many of these less privileged kids need the help of people in the society.

Yeka who is studying History and International Relations at the University of Calabar says her never say die spirit contributed so much to her winning the crown. first she entered for the auditioning in Enugu but she failed.She also participated for the one in Calabar, she also failed but she came to Lagos to participate. Despite the overwhelming number of people that took part in Lagos, she was picked and today she is the winner of the first edition of Nigerian Idol reality show. Etisala

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t Nigeria, Royal Exchange Assurance, Tom Tom, Pepsi and Sony Sponsored the event.

DAVIDA DEBUTS JUANITA COLLECTION

The new collection is tagged 'JUANITA' which means God's grace, will be the all new collection Ace shirtmaker - Davida Okpara will be debuting this season. The collection is all about bows, laces, white, refreshing vibrant colours not forgetting all things feminine.

The collection which has a very positive edge , exudes much appreciation about God's grace, being pretty on the inside and looking it outwardly. According to the bible .... You are wonderfully and beautifully made by God....

For Further Enquiries please call 01-8102234 or 07038152656

DFL DEBUTS F.E.W

The F.E.W collection is a major fabric use of polished cotton, denim and lace with touches of Ankara in form of patches or rosettes. The DFL's  F.E.W accessories range consists of the Ankara/ aso oke bags and th corsages, bib necklaces, hair bands and clips all of which are made with Ankara.and embellished with pearls or beads or rhinestones.

The F.E.W launch would be taking place this weekend . Details are as below

Date: Sunday 27 March 2011
Time: 2PM
Venue: Chariot Hotel,Aakingbolagbe Street, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Admission: Free

 

OLUWUNMI FUNBI OLUFEKO

With a diploma in pattern drafting and designing from Ginani fashion institute, Oluwunmi Funbi-Olufeko started the DFL fashion line 6 years ago. A protégé in the Women in management and business (WIMBIZ) mentoring program, DFL this season will be launching the For Every Woman collection range - F.E.W this season.

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KOKOMANSION HOUSEMATE CHIDINMA IS DEAD

This is really sad, very sad. Few days after news broke that fast rising comedian, CD John lost his life in a ghastly accident, news broke across naija that the country has lost yet another promising gem, Chidinma of the Kokomasion fame. She was one of the housemates of the kokomasion in 2009.May her soul rest in peace. We gathered that she needed blood but no donour.

GBENGA DANIEL TELLS OLURIN "YOUR FOREFATHERS WILL GO TO JAIL"

Anger and vituperation is the new style of politics in Ogun State as the incumbent governor, Governor Gbenga Daniel and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tunji Olurin continue to trade words in public. Daniel who was speaking at an event in Ijebu Ode said it is Olurin forefathers that will go to jail not him. This was in response to a recent statement credited to Olurin that he would send Daniel to jail for perpetuating corruption and mismanagement of public funds in Ogun State.

 Daniel is expected to leave the saddle of leadership by 29 May 2011. Olurin was brought forward by the Obasanjo caucus of PDP in Ogun State.