American Idol Finalist Chikezie's Elle Feature

American Idol Season 7 finalist Chikezie tapped into his inner fashion self for a "Elle" magazine photo shoot. To see the photo session in full, do pick up a copy of the December 2008 edition of Elle with Carrie Underwood on the cover. (Thanks Neon Limelight!)

Photo credit: Alexei Hay for Elle

My random thoughts:

I discovered a new appreciation for Gucci Babouska handbag collection from its Fall/Winter 2008 collection thanks in part to Heidi Klum and Rihanna.

s-i-g-h!

Afro/Naija News:

DSquared designs Usher's Tour Dates [The Fashion Bomb]

Barack Obama: "We Want A Shelter Dog...a Mutt Like Me! [Us Weekly]

Kelly Rowland to perform at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards. [Kelly Rowland Web]

Project Runway Designers Sketch Inaugural Ball Outfits for Michelle Obama. [Us]

At least 75 dead in Haiti school collapse. [USA Today]

Nigeria speculators' wild cash ride. [BBC News]

Lauren London and Cassie pose for the latest Sean John Women Ad campaigns. [IceDotCom]

Obama baby naming craze in Kenya. [BBC News Africa]