Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins US National Critics Book Prize for “Americanah”

              

Ace Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is clearly having the best month of her life as she promotes her new book – “Americanah“.
Here’s another reason for her to go dancing in the wind - she has won the US National Critics Book Prize for her novel 'Americanah'.
The book was also selected as one of The New York Times’ 10 best books of 2013.
The National Critics Book Prize was first awarded in 1974 and is open to writers of all nationalities whose work has been published in the US.
Americanah was published in May 2013 by Alfred A. Knopf. It's a fictional novel that unravels the story of a young Nigerian woman who emigrates to America for a university education.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (born 15 September 1977) has been called "the most prominent" of a "procession of critically acclaimed young Anglophone authors [that] is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African literature", and her string of awards keep substantiating that claim.
Congratulations to her!

WAEC Cheats To Pay N200,000 Fine

Exam malpractice is getting the big hammer as a bill seeking to impose a N200,000 fine has passed 2nd reading in the House.  

A bill seeking to provide N200,000 fine as penalty against examination malpractices has passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday.

In sessions presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, the bill passed second reading in a unanimous voice vote.

Leading debate on the bill, House Leader, Mulikat Akande-Adeola, said Sections 20/21 of the Principal Act would be amended to incorporate the new fine.

Akande-Adeola said "because of the high incidences of examination malpractices" Section 19 of the WAEC Principal Act, be amended to "include illegal possession of examination papers" among punishable offences.

“Having fore-knowledge of the contents of an examination paper or makes use of an examination paper or the content of it in any manner whatsoever without lawful authority,” she said.

Hon Aikande-Adeola also alerted the House on the fact that Nigeria, despite being a major financier of WAEC, was yet to domesticate the 2013 Convention of the continental examination body.

Therefore, the bill also sought to domesticate it.

“Nigeria is the only country out of the five countries constituting the council’s membership that has not ratified the convention,” she said.

The amendment will thus provide penalties of up to N200,000 against offenders – an increase of 198,000 from the current N2,000 fine.

Speaker Tambuwal referred to the committee on education for further legislative action.

Wande Coal – Baby Hello (Prod. Maleek Berry)

Baby Hello is an Uptempo, dance and strong Party track by Wande Coal that will keep you moving that will keep you moving from the moment you press the play button. I have a strong feeling this will be a big song for 2014, but only time will tell.
It is a bit reminiscent of Bumper 2 Bumper but a completely different song.
Listen, Enjoy and definitely share your thoughts on this new Wande Coal banger.

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Check Out Nicki Minaj New Look

Wow... When You think of a damsel, think Nicki. She's just beautiful, I know some of you would say she's artificial but She has ditched her crazy weaves, and heavy make up and you can see in new photos,she looks younger,fresher...
Totally loving the new Nicki. Happy New Month Friends... more pictures after the flip

 

 

 

VIDEO: D’banj, Femi Kuti, Fally Ipupa, Omawumi, Diamond, Africa All Stars – Cocoa Na Chocolate

“COCOA NA CHOCOLATE! D’Banj, Omawumi, Femi Kuti, Victoria Kimani, Diamond and others hit the farm in new video.
Here are the visuals to Africa’s biggest collaboration, ‘Cocoa Na Chocolate’. Catch D’banj, Omawumi, Victoria Kimani and others get their hands dirty in the farm in the new video whose aim is to raise awareness and increase African leaders investment in agriculture.
‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records. It was directed by Godfather Productions and set in South Africa.
The verses were written by each participating artist, and the hook was written by D’Banj, whose company, DKM Media partnered with ONE to undertake the project.
Support ‘DO AGRIC’ by signing the petition on www.one.org
Watch the video here.”

Back From Beyond?New Michael Jackson Album 'Xscape' to Be Released in May

Despite having been deceased for five years, Michael Jackson is still raking in the big bucks. The upcoming posthumous album titled “Xscape” looks to add a few more coins in the Jackson piggy bank. It was recently announced that “Xscape” will be released on May 13th.

 

The King of Pop lives on. Five years after his death, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release the posthumous album Xscape.
L.A. Reid has teamed with today’s top producers to “contemporize” songs from Jackson’s archive. The project features eight new tracks, which the world will be hearing for the very first time.
Timbaland serves as the album’s lead producer, with additional production from Stargate, Jerome “Jroc” Harmon, John McClain, and Rodney Jerkins, who “contemporized” the title track with Jackson in the studio.
“Modern music and artistry would look and sound completely different if not for the groundbreaking contributions Michael Jackson gifted to the world,” said Epic chairman L.A. Reid. “Michael left behind some musical performances that we take great pride in presenting through the vision of music producers that he either worked directly with or expressed strong desire to work with. We are extremely proud and honored to present this music to the world.”
In August, Timbaland announced plans for the album, and recently leaked a snippet of a song called “Slave to the Rhythm.”
Xscape will also be available as a deluxe edition, which includes all of the sourced recordings in their original form.
Pre-orders begin April 1 on iTunes, while the full album arrives on May 13.

 

D’banj To Sue UK Newspaper For Defamation Of Character

Singer D’banj reportedly has plans to sue British tabloid Daily Mail, for deformation of character.
The tabloid had allegedly referred to D’banj as a “womaniser” over his relationship with Kenya Moore, a word which didn’t go down with the Finally crooner.
He reportedly told Encomium, “It is a rumour. The story has no substance. I’m even about going to sue UK daily mail for the defamation of character. I’m discussing with my legal team. They didn’t hear from me. ”
“Everything they wrote is totally wrong. They defined Koko master wrongly. I think they wanted to talk about Kenya Moore, who was a former Miss America, but they didn’t get their facts right. Everything they wrote was false .They are going to hear from my legal team, soon.”