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

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

Striking Looks from Kate Henshaw, Samantha Mumba & Liya Kebede

New mom/Nollywood actress Kat Henshaw-Nattal looked fierce in a red satin Nicole Miller dress at a event in Lagos, Nigeria. (She was hands down the best dressed at the celebration.) Find out which Hollyood star rock the same dress in a different color over over at FG2BH Blog.

Photo credit: Bella Naija

Kate did a GREAT job in "Consequences" (one of my favorite Nollywood film) with Ramsey Noah and here's the trailer for those who hasn't seen the film yet:

Go Rent/Buy this film A.S.A.P!

Samantha Mumba has been under the radar ever since her "Dancing on Ice" gig ended months ago but she resurfaced with a new male friend at a party in Beverly Hills. Find out Samantha's new close friend is here.

Liya Kebede showcase her advantage as a model when she arrived in a navy ruffle 3.1 Phillip Lim dress at the NY screening of "Benjamin Button." Find out which "Lipstick Jungle" actress rock the same look over at FG2BH Blog.

Photos: Bella Naija. Getty. Wireimage

Striking Looks from Kate Henshaw, Samantha Mumba & Liya Kebede

New mom/Nollywood actress Kat Henshaw-Nattal looked fierce in a red satin Nicole Miller dress at a event in Lagos, Nigeria. (She was hands down the best dressed at the celebration.) Find out which Hollyood star rock the same dress in a different color over over at FG2BH Blog.

Photo credit: Bella Naija

Kate did a GREAT job in "Consequences" (one of my favorite Nollywood film) with Ramsey Noah and here's the trailer for those who hasn't seen the film yet:

Go Rent/Buy this film A.S.A.P!

Samantha Mumba has been under the radar ever since her "Dancing on Ice" gig ended months ago but she resurfaced with a new male friend at a party in Beverly Hills. Find out Samantha's new close friend is here.

Liya Kebede showcase her advantage as a model when she arrived in a navy ruffle 3.1 Phillip Lim dress at the NY screening of "Benjamin Button." Find out which "Lipstick Jungle" actress rock the same look over at FG2BH Blog.

Photos: Bella Naija. Getty. Wireimage

Afro/Naija News Catch-Up

Without further deplay, here's what I've been up to on my new blog, FG2BH.

The first ever (MAMA) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria last week!

Read the full blog post here.

THISDAY presents "ARISE" magazine with Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell & Alek Wek on the cover.

Read the full blog post here.

Alek Wek vs Liya Kebede in Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi: Who got IT better?

Read the full blog post here.

MAMA Africa Laid To Rest in South Africa.

Read the full blog post here.

Thanks Alicia Keys! Click the photo to see why.

Oluchi Onweagba introduces her son Ugo Orlandi to "Vogue" fashion.

Read the full blog post here.

Afro/Naija News Catch-Up

Without further deplay, here's what I've been up to on my new blog, FG2BH.

The first ever (MAMA) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria last week!

Read the full blog post here.

THISDAY presents "ARISE" magazine with Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell & Alek Wek on the cover.

Read the full blog post here.

Alek Wek vs Liya Kebede in Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi: Who got IT better?

Read the full blog post here.

MAMA Africa Laid To Rest in South Africa.

Read the full blog post here.

Thanks Alicia Keys! Click the photo to see why.

Oluchi Onweagba introduces her son Ugo Orlandi to "Vogue" fashion.

Read the full blog post here.

Liya Kebede Out & About + My Bag Crush

Ethiopian model Liya Kebede at the James Bond "Quantum of Solace" film premiere in New York City.

Read the full blog post here.

+ My Bag Crush: Ferragamo Clutch

Read the full blog post here.

Liya Kebede Out & About + My Bag Crush

Ethiopian model Liya Kebede at the James Bond "Quantum of Solace" film premiere in New York City.

Read the full blog post here.

+ My Bag Crush: Ferragamo Clutch

Read the full blog post here.