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TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has been announced as the brand ambassador for international men’s ready-to-wear fashion brand – Deo Milano , to further enhance their presence in Nigeria.  According to the brand, “ if Deo Milano were a man, he would be Ebuka. He is considered to be one of the most trend-setting fashion icons in Nigeria known for his impeccable sense of style, confidence and success. His personality clearly epitomizes the Deo Milano man. “ Deo Milano is sold exclusively at Konga.com .  See photos from the photo shoot below;

Here are the first photos from the red carpet of a lovely weekend in Enugu as Africa Magic launched its Igbo channel, we’re elated to share the official photos with several Nollywood faces making an appearance at the star-studded event. Uti Nwachukwu, Noble Igwe, Flavour, Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, Nkiru Sylvanus, Okey Bakassi, Eucharia Anunobi, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Clem Ohameze, Francis Duru, Patience Ozokwor, OC Ukeje, Chidinma, Oge Okoye, Phyno, Basketmouth, Ozzy Agu, Linda Ejiofor, Gideon Okeke, Kenneth Okonkwo and many more stars were at the event, dressed in colourful displays of Igbo culture. Hosted by ace comedian and Nollywood actor, Okey Bakassi, the glamorous event was held at The Dome in Enugu State. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu Speaking at the event, the Regional Director, M-Net (West), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said :  “Africa Magic is renowned for providing entertainment made for Africa by Africans. We are renowned for telling the African story, and giving...

A Nigerian woman who was one of nearly 6,800 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean in three days, gave birth to a baby girl on an Italian navy vessel while at sea. Mommy and baby were said to be in good health on the Bettica ship, which was hosting 654 migrants saved in four different operations since Sunday, Guardian UK reports. As a tribute to her naval rescuers, the baby was named Francesca Marina on Monday. Photo Credit: Marina Militare/EPA/Guardian UK

  Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has once again expressed his desire to buy English Premier League football team Arsenal.   According to Bloomberg Business , reports that he had made plans to buy the team in 2012, however; he was rebuffed by the team’s owners. “I still hope, one day at the right price, that I’ll buy the team,” 58-year-old Dangote said.  “I might buy it, not at a ridiculous price but a price that the owners won’t want to resist. I know my strategy.” Arsenal is regarded as one of England’s most successful clubs, and is valued at 988 million Pounds ($1.49 billion).

  This Brazilian bodybuilder wanted to be real life version of Superhero, Incredible Hulk, that he risked his life by injecting oil and alcohol into his arms – and almost had both amputated. Father-of-one Romario Dos Santos Alves, 25, used the potentially lethal cocktail to pump up his biceps to 25in and he now faces a catalogue of serious health issues. The former bodyguard said using the synthetic filler synthol cost him his sanity and nearly his life as he tried to kill himself when his wife was six months pregnant. He said his swollen muscles terrify children in his hometown of Caldas Novas in Brazil and they call him a 'beast' and a 'monster'.  'If you take it once there will definitely be a second time - it's addictive. I remember the doctor told me that they would need to amputate both arms - they said everything in there, all my muscles, were rock. I want other people to see the dangers, I could have died a...