The royal family's official portrait for the christening of Prince George

The official portrait for the christening of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and third in line to the throne, was released yesterday. Kate's family is included in the portrait which was shot at Clarence House in London on the day of the christening.

Photos: Tiwa Savage Puts Wedding Shopping On Hold For A Trip To The BBC Africa Studio

It’s no secret that Tiwa Savage and her fiancée/manager Tee Billz are in London doing some long-awaited wedding shopping, however while they’re in town they’ve been making their promo rounds.

The first stop was BBC World Service for an interview with Focus On Africa and a radio interview (Focus Africa Airing on Sunday 27th of October).  She was accompanied by Vox Africa’s Mimi Fawaz, Factory 78’s Adesope Olajide and Nigerian Watch’s Michael Tubes.

The “Eminado” singer looked fabulous in an all black ensemble and her make-up was done flawlessly by Rasheeda of OTS Beauty.

Upon arrival, Tiwa was given a little tour of the BBC World Service headquarters as she caught the attention of the many medians in the building wanting to catch a glimpse of her.

'I’ve Been Writing Rhymes Since I Was 10!' ...Choc City’s Pryse

Born Princess Esindu, she is popularly known as the first lady of chocolate city. Her name is Pryse. She hails from Enugu State but born and brought up in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She is the youngest of four and the only girl in the family. She is a graduate of Media Communications from Nottingham Trent University UK.

Adaoha of Jaguda.com catches up with the first lady, for a little one on one chat.

When did you start rapping?

Pryse: I started rapping and writing rhythms at 10. It was mostly gospel rhythms but then it blossomed into what it is today.

How did it blossom?

Pryse: I used to follow my big brother around, he is a producer. So whenever he plays a beat, I will say “yea I can rap on that”. He had a lot of impact in what I have become today. I also belonged to a rap group then, we called ourselves All Out Squad and I was known as baby pryse.

Oh really, did the group get gigs?

Pryse: Yes, we were quite popular then and performed at different shows. My parents tried to make sure that we don’t move away from our studies, get distracted you know.

Pryse

You have a new video for your single, Eleto, which by the way a lot of people really like. What does Eleto mean?

Pryse: Eleto means you are not strong enough to stop me from achieving my goal. Nothing can stop me.

Tell me how you got signed to Chocolate City?

Pryse: I was living in the UK then, I followed MI on twitter. I think he read my bio, and I had “dopest female rapper”. He sent me a message giving me his email, saying I should send my work to him. It was at that period when Oleku was hot and people were remixing the song. So I sent my own version of Oleku and links for my other works. I guess he goggled them and sent me a mail, asking what it takes to get me to chocolate city. Here I was very excited to be getting the attention and he was asking what it takes. I was still in school, so we just kept in touch till I was done and ready to move back.

You were definitely very lucky.

Pryse: Yes I was

Did you perform at shows while living in the UK?

Pryse: I did, the biggest event for me then was opening for Modenine in 2010 in London. That was a pretty big deal for me.

How do you feel when compared to female rappers in Nigeria, which by the way is increasing?

Pryse: I wouldn’t compare myself with them, they are all doing well. I prefer to be compared with the greatest because that’s what I hope to be in the future.

A lot of rappers now have gone a bit commercial with their music, what’s your angle, strictly rap music or hip hop?

Pryse: My style is definitely hip hop

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You saw “The List”, it’s generated so much response both from the rappers and even listeners. How do you feel about hip hop in Nigeria right now?

Pryse: Hip hop in Nigeria is getting very serious now; it’s growing. It’s going to keep growing.

With the exception of the choc boys, which other rappers would you like to collaborate with?

Pryse: Phyno and Olamide

On Fashion: Are you a trend follower or setter?

Pryse: I don’t follow trends. I will say my look is edgy and classy. I love bright colors and love to stand out. Here I am wearing a bright red dress. I just love brightness.

What is your casual day outfit?

Pryse: Denim shirt and leggings, heels but not every day.

On your twitter handle, I saw “feminist” on your bio, let’s talk about this.

Pryse: I am not a man hater or anything like that; I just believe women can be strong minded. Your man doesn’t define you. I admire strong women doing their thing.

Who inspires you as a woman, when you look at her and say yes, all round role model?

Pryse: Genevieve Nnaji inspires me. She is single and classy. She is good at what she does and also a very big inspiration to a lot of women out there.

If you were not rapping, which other career part would appeal to you?

Pryse: If I wasn’t rapping then I will work in TV, but behind the scenes as a producer.

What’s next for Pryse?

Pryse: The video for Eleto just dropped. I have a new single to be out soon. Taking that one home, the single is called Naija Delta Money

Do you have any message for the fans?

Pryse: Yes, I want them to know that a lot is yet to be offered. We haven’t scratched the surface yet.

We wish you best of luck in everything you do.

Thank you so much

To get more information about Pryse, you can visit her facebook page – www.facebook.com/pryse

Get Tagged! Countdown To The Colourful World Of More Concerts Begins

·Come 3rd of November 2013 at the Eko Convention centre Guinness will present the biggest, most colourful concert that Naija has ever seen! Where will you be when it happens?

·Yes, I’ve been following this closely, and the news just reaching me says:  “something Big is happening with this #colourfulfulworldofmore; the reason for all these beautiful people being tagged, the reason why all these are happening and the news is big! And it has to do with a big bold beer brand. It has to do with Guinness! Yes. Guinness! Please continue....


·I noticed #colourfulfulworldofmore has been trending all over social, in fact people have been putting up pictures and posting videos of lucky individuals being tagged.

· The colourfulworldofmoreconcert will come alive in a spectacular way and it will feature the most amazing talents including: P-square,Wizkid, Ice Prince, Chidinma, Waje, Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Burna Boy and Dbanj

· Are you ready to enter a #colourfulwoldofmore where we celebrate Naija’s vibrant, confident, self styled individuals who believe there’s more to achieve, more to aspire to, more to hope for, more to win. It’s a celebration for those who see the opportunities in everything, who know that there is More within…

· So, have you been tagged by Guinness yet for a #colourfulworldofmore concert? Last week a team of Guinness Bikers tagged all the amazing and colourful individuals they could find. Now, you can get tagged for your tickets to a colourful world of more by logging on to www.colourfulworldofmore.com, fill in your details and click submit! You could get a special invite to the most colourful event Nigeria has ever seen brought to you by Guinness! 

· The tickets are so HOT that you only have 3 hours in a day to get your invites. 

Tagging on the website opens by 17.59 and closes by 20.59! YES! It’s that HOT! So log on to www.colourfulworldofmore.com NOW and you could be one of the lucky ones to rep your cool at the colourful world of more concert happening on the 3rd of Nov at the Expo Hotel, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island.

· Remember, you have to be +18 to participate in the #colourfulworldofmore.

PHOTOS: Meet Wizkid Jnr.

Pics: The moment Kanye got down on one knee to propose to Kim

The proposal on Kim's birthday was captured for the Keeping Up With The Kardashian cameras...so Kanye went all out. He proposed with a $3 million, 15-carat diamond ring. Kim later told E! News 'Last night was truly magical!!! I am the luckiest girl in the world! I get to marry my best friend!'

If you're in Kano, watch what you wear, they're arresting people now!

According to a report by AFP, police who enforce Islamic law in Kano have arrested 150 people in the last week, including for indecent dress, as part of a crackdown on immorality. 

From AFP 

Some people in Nigeria’s second city have been picked up for sporting hair styles inspired by prominent international football players, said Mohammed Yusuf Yola, spokesman for Kano’s sharia police, or Hisbah. Others were thrown in jail and fined for wearing their trousers too low on their waists, mimicking a style that became prominent in the 1990s, partly through the influence of some American hip hop artists. The arrests have followed an order by Kano state Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to cleanse the city of immoral practices and the trend is set to continue in the weeks ahead, said Hisbah Director-General Abba Sufi.The Hisbah is a state police force funded by state govt and is not part of the federal police.“We have arrested 150 men and women in the past week, including prostitutes and their boyfriends, transvestites, alcoholics and those engaged in indecent dressing in contravention of the sharia legal code,” Yola told AFP.

Religion has repeatedly been used as a political issue in Kano and the governor, seen as a moderate, has been accused by rivals of lacking commitment to sharia’s guidelines.Yola insisted the operation was launched to reverse disturbing trends in the city of some five million people and is targeting people of various faiths.“Those arrested include Muslims and non-Muslims and we treat them equally because this is about morality,” he said.

Kano, like the rest of northern Nigeria, is majority Muslim, but the city has a sizeable Christian minority.

Some of those arrested have been released after paying fines ranging from 10,000 naira ($63, 46 euros) to 15,000 naira, Yola said.

“Those who could not afford the fine are being kept in prison,” he added, but he would not specify the number of people currently being held.

At the restoration of civilian rule in 1999, 12 northern states, including Kano, formally adopted sharia, but the Islamic legal system has been unevenly applied.

The Hisbah was formed in 2001, largely to enforce sharia, but the force has other duties, including some community development work and alternative dispute resolution.

The southern half of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is mostly Christian.

Tiwa Savage off to the UK for her wedding shopping

Tiwa will marry Teebillz traditionally on Saturday Nov. 23rd in Lagos.

Behind the scenes photos from singer M3riss' new music video

 Singer M3riss' shot his new music video a few weeks ago at Koga Hall in Oregun. Video directed by Matt Maxx.

Nicki Minaj bares her boobs in new photo

Hmmmm. Aside from pasties covering her nipples, Nicki Minaj's breasts is practically on display in a new photo she posted on her instagram page a few minutes ago.

She posted the pic on instagram with the caption "Should I add #Pasties to the Spring Collection? ��"