LOS ANGELES – The crowned King of Pop, Michael Jackson was eulogized in words and song Tuesday by an all-star list of musicians, athletes and other celebrities…
Nigerian Wins 2009 CAINE Prize
UK – Nigerian writer EC Osondu has won the 2009 Caine Prize for African Writing. The award was given for his story; “Waiting”, about displaced…
Celebration of Life: Lt. Col R. Babatunde Lawal 1940-2009
DALLAS – The Lawal family in Dallas recently held a service of songs and celebration of life reception for their late Husband, father and grandfather,…
At the Howells Double Celeb: 60th Birthday and 33rd Wedding Anniversary
DALLAS – The celebration would be one to be remembered by all those who attended in a long while to come. The event marked the…
Surprise Birthday for Abosede Caroline Samuel
DALLAS – The reaction was estatic and a little scary. The celebrant, Abosede Samuel hd been informed that she would be attending a friends event.…
Taraji Henson snags a Best Actress accolade at the 2009 BET Awards
LOS ANGELES – She may have been robbed of an Oscar, but at the Black Entertainment Awards (BET), Taraji P. Henson finally received the Best…
Alicia Keys honored at the 2009 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
BEVERLY HILLS – Since bursting onto the music scene in 2001 with her distinctive blend of soul, hip-hop, jazz and classical music, Alicia Keys has…
Olu Maintain, Kentro thrill at the Houston Nigerian Reunion
HOUSTON – Just after a string of successful shows, the Yahoozee exponent Olu Maintain’s USA tour still continues to thrill excited fans. The 2009 Nigerian…
Actress Kerry Washington talks about playing a transsexual in movie “Life is Hot in Cracktown”
LOS ANGELES – “I can’t tell you what was in my pants! All I can tell you is that it wasn’t mine,” Washington chuckles as…