XYZMARKETS: June 2013

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Ella magazine publisher, Lisa Walsh, delivers baby girl in Dublin

Lisa Walsh, the publisher of award winning quarterly fashion magazine, Ella Fashion, gave birth to a baby girl on the 20th of June in Dublin. Lisa already has two boys. Congrats to her!

Meanwhile Ella magazine will be relaunched in a bigger and better way by August this year.

Rihanna goes off on journalist who branded her a poor role model

Rihanna has let loose on a British journalist who branded her a poor role model to young girls. In her article titled - “Pop’s poisonous princess: Glorying in drugs, guns and sleaze, Rihanna’s toxic role model for her army of young fans.”, Daily Mail editor, Elizabeth Ann Jones, talked about her disgust at Rihanna's weed-smoking, boob-exposing lifestyle.

Well trust RiRi to respond. She posted a photo of the journalist on her instagram with the caption:

"LOL!!!! My money got a bad habit of pissing people off!! If you sincerely wanna help little girls more than their own parents do, here's a toxic tip: don't be amateur with your articles, you sound bitter! What's all this about hair and nails and costumes and tattoos?? ....That shit ain't clever!!! That shit ain't journalism! That's a sad sloppy menopausal mess!!! Nobody over here acts like they're perfect! I don't pretend that I'm like you, i just live... My life!! And I don't know why y'all still act so surprised by any of it!! "Role Model" is not a position or title that I have ever campaigned for, so chill wit dat! I got my own fucked up shit to work on, I'll never portray that as perfect, but for right now it's ME!! Call it what ya want!! Toxic was cute, Poisonous Pop Princess had a nice ring to it, just a lil wordy! And P.S. my first American Vogue cover was in 2011...APRIL!!! #ElizabethAnnJones"

Read the article that made Rihanna angry HERE

TECNO outdoors its high-end android smartphone, TECNO Phantom A with etisalat

TECNO Mobile, a leading mobile phone brand has today taken another giant stride with the launch of its new Android Smartphone, TECNO Phantom A into the Nigeria market.

Designed for users with higher demand from Smartphones, the TECNO Phantom A is user friendly with Big Screen, Elegant Slim business style and it is now available at all TECNO authorized retailers across Nigeria.

Phantom A is a dual SIM Smartphone which has 5 inch HD touch screen, runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with dual core processor.

Speaking at the well-attended launch of the phone in Lagos, The Public Relations Manager TECNO Global, Mr. Mounir Boukali said that with dual core processor, the device offers users a fast processing speed and the ability to use multiple applications at the same time, along with a smooth web browsing experience. “With TECNO Phantom A, users can download over 800,000 innovative and interesting apps from Google Play Store” he added.

“It was our objectives to enable Nigerians acquire Smartphones and enjoy a smart life with the TECNO Phones. Now, with the Phantom A, we are offering a superior Smartphone with high-end performance and a better user experience,” Mounir, Said.

The Public Relations Manager disclosed that the TECNO Phantom A is a very special Smartphone creation, according to him, Phantom A is the first phone made in collaboration with the our two special teams : French designers and Korean ingeniors.

“French designers are among the best in the world, originality, creativity, elegance and style were combined to give the French touch to the Phantom A” Mounir disclosed

“This beautiful, smart, elegant, and fast smartphone according to the public Relations Manager of TECNO global, comes with high-performance features with rich smart experience which allows users to make a balance between their work and personal lives.

The TECNO Phantom A, running on a stunning 5" high definition touch screen, presents users with an amazingly smooth operation experience while viewing messages, multimedia, playing games, for example Asphalt 6, preloaded on the Phantom A.

Other notable features of this Android-driven smartphone include a 8 mega pixel rear camera with flash, a powerful front camera as well and a long lasting battery which allows the users to enjoy long hours of talk time.

Moreover, this phone comes with a 12 months free data bundle powered by etisalat’s most advanced 3.75G, HSPA+ network with speed up to 42 mbps. According to Mr. Lucas Dada, Director of Products and Services, etisalat Nigeria.

“We always endeavour to provide suitable products to the consumer based on market demand. There is no doubt that peoples’ demand from Smartphones is met in the Phantom A. it is fast and precise. “Our team have been working hard to give the best of Smartphone and in TECNO Phantom A, it is innovation combines with style and business live.” Mr. Boukali concluded.

Hot or hot: Toolz outfit to DKM concert

Bootylicious mama!

Kola Boof set to wed Pilot/Businessman Jason Appelbaum

At first I wasn't sure it was real, but it seems it's true. Kola Boof is indeed getting married. The bestselling author will wed air force pilot and businessman Jason Appelbaum in November this year. Kola and Jason have known each other for over 12 years and recently got engaged

Kola writes about Jason:

I’ve always loved Jason as a friend. We were boyfriend and girlfriend in the past. We have a lot of chemistry and deep attraction for each other. We are very happy right now and we love each other very much.

You know I’m not one to sugar coat, so I will admit that it’s been very rough since we decided to tell our families the last week. Jason is Jewish and his family is mostly upset about my Bin Laden connection and my past. They see me as loose and dangerous (which tickles Jason). They are not too happy about our Union but Jason told me that’s why they live in NY and he lives in California.
On my end, because I’m a public figure, there have been vehement protests from my Black American mother, ex-lovers and especially fans and industry people who feel that it’s hypocritical for a so-called “Afrocentric” like Kola Boof to marry a White man.

I would like to address that now.
I am not an “Afrocentric”…I am an Americanized writer, adopted from Omdurman, Sudan by Black Americans who is extremely proud of her Nilotic-Oromo heritage. Like most Blacks in America, I have been conflicted my whole life by race issues and identity.

I have never been against marrying a White man, I have been several White men in the past…but I will admit that my preference (all my life) has been for Black men. It was always Black men who had the best chance with me.

However, for those who absolutely can’t understand why “Kola Boof” would marry a White man, I would like to share with Americans my true feelings….I live in America…I don’t feel loved by Black American men as a group…I feel betrayed by Black men…I don’t trust Black men.
Even though they are my preference (my first husband was Black)…I don’t think I could marry a Black man now at age 44 after everything I’ve witnessed as an American.
I already have two sons by my first husband who was Black. Jason Appelbaum has one teenaged son who is fully White. We have decided not to have children.

But if life steps in and we do end up having a child, I would like it understood that our child will be considered “Biracial” and not Black. It’s very important to me that African-Americans understand that about me as an African woman.

I have already been accused of “breeding out of the race” and therefore a hypocrite my detractors for engaging a White man. The fact is, we don’t plan to have children.

Lastly, please do not harass me. I am happy with Jason Appelbaum and I don’t care, and will not under any circumstances consider what the public thinks or feels in this matter. I am marrying Jason for several reasons–as Africans do not merely marry for love. He is the right choice and the wonderful King for me. He treats me how I deserve to be treated, he loves my cooking and he is a great conversationalist. He makes me feel safe and he cares about my feelings and about my children. My sons adore him.

I didn’t expect to be getting married again–Jason insisted. But I now feel so young again!
I wish everyone love and their favorite things!
Kola Boof

Chris Brown goes off on Twitter after being charged with hit and run

Two criminal charges has been filed against Chris Brown by L.A City Attorney, in connection with a minor accident last month where he rear-ended a Mercedes and allegedly refused to exchange proper information with the other driver. (Scene above). They are also charging him wth the crime of driving without a valid license. The crimes are punishable by a maximum of 6 months in jail for each offense. Chris took to Twitter to clear his name...

More Tweets after the cut...

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Eucharia Anunobi arrives Dakar, Senagal for crusade

Photos: Eucharia Anunobi arrives Dakar, Senagal for crusade

The former actress turned evangelist arrived Dakar Senegal yesterday for a mega crusade holding at the Gate Family Church, Dakar, Senegal, between the 24th and 30th of June. Eucharia will be ministering everyday from 5pm. Venue is 2, Voir Camp Penal - Opp. Macky Sall's Office, Dakar.

Things Nigerians Love - TNL announces new items in!

Things Nigerians Love announces the arrival of new items. Log on to Thingsnigerianslove.com to place your orders for the brands very own selection of affordable, trendy clothing, shoes and accessories.

In addition, customers will now have a chance to watch a video clip of each item of clothing prior to purchase- A first in Nigeria. This will allow customers to be 100% certain of their selection prior to placing their order.

Delivery within major parts of Lagos and Abuja is free, while deliveries in other cities attracts a small fee. Customers in Abuja may also order online or visit DV8 Clothing store, Ext A34, Efab Shopping Mall Area 11, Garki Abuja.

Follow on Twitter: @tnldesigns and on Instagram: tnldesigns BB PIN: 20C5F32C or drop an email at orders@thingsnigerianslove.com to keep up to date with news, updates and discounts.

Mo Abudu's Ebony Life TV set to launch 30th June

Talk show host, TV producer, and media personality, Mo Abudu, is set to launch her entertainment and lifestyle channel, Ebony Life TV, on Sunday June 30th at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island.

Ebony Life TV is being regarded as 'Africa's first global black entertainment network' and will first broadcast on DSTV on Monday July 1 on channel 165, before extending to SKY in the UK, and DISH in the US.

Nigerian model Tracy Acholonu's stunning Opera modeling shoot

Nigerian American international model, Fancy Tracy Acholonu joined other models for a stunning photo shoot for web browsers. This one of a kind photo will appear in many magazines in the US in July. See the full photo after the cut...

Kim & Kanye set a trap for their friends by distributing fake baby pics

Kanye and Kim set a trap for their friends to see which one would sell a picture of their new baby. According to TMZ, they received a photo purportedly of North West but when they checked with Kim's camp to see if it was the real baby pic, they discovered they had received one of several decoy photos distributed by the couple.

TMZ reports:

Someone has been trying to sell this baby pic for a lot of $$$$ -- allegedly the spawn of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. But sources connected with the couple tell TMZ, it's a fraud!

So here's what we're being told. Kim felt people in her world were going to hawk baby photos, so she wanted to catch the culprits quickly. We're told Kim hatched a plan and sent a half-dozen of her "friends" pictures of a baby she claimed was North West -- but we're told it was an impostor infant.

Sure enough ... someone came along and tried selling us this pic (above). Gotta say ... it looks like it could be Kim and Kanye's baby. It has the right ... well, you know ... but Kim would obviously pick a pic of an impostor baby that had the qualities of her own child.

Our K & K sources have seen the pic and claim it's not the real deal.

By the way ... we also got hold of another pic of a baby Kim sent to several other friends -- Bogus Baby #2. We're told she's waiting to see if someone tries to sell this one as well.

Cossy Orjiakor and her boobs attend a fashion show in Bayelsa

Cossy and her breastises were in Bayelsa on Sunday June 23rd for the Blue Chance Fashion Show where she performed. Eedris Abdulkareem and actress Benita Nzeribe were also at the event.