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Stars storm the premiere of Shan George's movie, Finding Goodluck
Shan George's movie ‘Finding Goodluck’ premiered last Friday May 25 at Terra Kulture, V/I, Lagos.
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Looks like that split's a bit TOO high! Nicole Scherzinger struggles to maintain her modesty in a daring dress at premiere
She was understandably keen to stand out at the premiere of her first movie.
But it looks like Nicole Scherzinger should perhaps have practised walking down stairs in the daring dress she wore to last night's premiere of Men In Black 3.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer opted for an eye-catching black Cengiz Abazoglu dress which had a very long thigh-high split as she posed up for photographers at the event in London's Leicester Square.
Maybe you should have thought this one over! Nicole Scherzinger struggled in her thigh-high split dress as she made her way down the stairs at the London premiere of Men In Black 3
Whoops! Nicole was helped down the steps by boyfriend Lewis Hamilton as she attempted to maintain her modesty by holding down the other side of the dress
As Nicole arrived at the premiere on the arm of her race driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, she had to walk down a small flight of stairs to get into the cinema.
However, Nicole clearly hadn't factored the obstacle into her outfit considerations, and revealed a bit too much as she attempted to elegantly descend.
Quickly realizing her error, Nicole held down the side of her dress so as to not flash any more than she wanted to.
Leggy lady: Before having to walk down the stairs, Nicole flashed her perfect pins in the sexy dress
Careful! Nicole looked sheepish as she realised her fashion error while posing on the blue carpet
How do we fix it? One of Nicole's entourage tried to help her with the gown, while the singer revealed a bit too much
Guided by her man, Nicole carefully got down the stairs where she was met by one of her entourage, who helped her with the stunning, if slightly difficult, gown.
Not only did she shows off her slender legs in the daring ensemble but the top half of the dress consisted of a sheer paneled corset with woven tubes and peplum detail.
She teamed the satin dress with peep-toe Giuseppe Zanotti high heels, bright red lips and had her hair styled into a voluminous look on top of her head.
Glamourpuss: Nicole's dress also boasted a sheer corseted top
Working the crowd: Nicole was seen posing from every angle to show off her dramatic dress
In demand: Nicole and Lewis were more than happy to pose up to photographers ahead of the screening
While the former Pussycat Doll looked amazing her beau Lewis didn't look too shabby himself and he proved to be the perfect escort to help celebrate Nicole's big day.
Lewis stepped out in a light grey suit and a with a checked shirt and a grey tie.
He told reporters: 'I'm so proud of Nicole, she has worked so hard in her career and it was great to go and see her in action.'
Lewis stepped out in a light grey suit and a with a checked shirt and a grey tie.
He told reporters: 'I'm so proud of Nicole, she has worked so hard in her career and it was great to go and see her in action.'
Women in black: Alice Eve also opted for a black dress but opted for a more understated look with a shift dress with shiny paneling
'I'm just really proud and looking forward to seeing her in more films.'
This isn't the first time Nicole has stolen the spotlight from her co-stars at the premiere in Germany on Monday the singer commanded attention in a figure-hugging purple Herve L. Leroux dress.
Nicole takes on the role of bad girl Lilly Poison in the latest film in the franchise, a sidekick to Jemaine Clement's Boris.
Star of the show: Will Smith, who plays the lead role in the film arrived beaming and waved happily to fans
Team GB: Will also posed up with Olympic hopefuls who he had met earlier in the day Drew Sullivan, Perri Shakes-Drayton Yamile Aldama and Anthony Joshua
Keeping style simple: While Will opted for a grey suit his co-star Emma Thompson looked elegant in a monochrome ensemble
The former X Factor USA judge wasn't the only female star to step out in black, Alice Eve - who plays a young Agent Oh - also opted for a dark look in an Antonio Berardi cocktail dress.
Will Smith, the star of the film, arrived beaming and ready to greet his fans.
Unlike his female co-stars Will had opted for a checked grey Tom Ford suit which he teamed with a spotted patterned shirt and a purple tie.
What a good looking pair: Will also made time to pose up with his beautiful co-star Nicole
Mummy and me: Alice Eve posed up with her mother Sharon Maugh ahead of the screening
How nice to see you: Alice and Nicole greeted each other warmly
Will arrived solo on the carpet, with his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and daughter Willow both in Cannes for the film festival.
But he didn't pose up for pictures alone and was reunited with Team GB Olympic hopefuls who he had met earlier in the day.
Pretty in pastels: Georgia Salpa donned a tiny pale green dress with pink accessories for the premiere
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Stefen ‘J.Town’ Menson (Ghana), Edun ‘Denrele’ Olufemi (Nigeria), Flavia Tumusiime (Uganda), Jokate Mwegelo (Tanzania), Joey Muthengi (Kenya) and Maya Wegerif, the roving VJ from South Africa, were chosen from some of the best talent in their respective countries and they all have one thing in common, their love of African music!
For Channel O Africa, this is a bold move towards giving viewers a peek at the different cultures and spaces within Africa to show how African music and musicians are reshaping the entertainment arena and standing up for recognition. The VJs will be going behind-the-scenes and giving viewers a wider picture of what goes on in the music and entertainment world that is rapidly growing in Africa as well as internationally.
Channel O Africa Manager, Leslie ‘Lee’ Kasumba believes that choosing this young talent will see Channel O further embracing the music loving population within the continent.
“Each one of these VJ’s is awesome in their own right. Not only do they have a fundamental love for their country and music from their countries too, they also have a love for what is happening around them and can see African Urban music in the global space which is exactly what Channel O Africa is about. They are passionate, hardworking individuals and as a team, they will take Channel O Africa to new levels,” says Kasumba.
You can catch them on Channel O Africa (DStv Channel 320) covering an array of events like countries’ Independence Day celebrations, interviewing the who’s who of the African entertainment circuit on red carpet events and also talking to people on the streets about the fast-growing African musical talent.
Be part of the Channel O Original African team by logging onto www.channelo.tv You can also check them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter by going towww.twitter.com/channeloafrica.
Here’s a quick look at the VJs:
Stefen Jefrey Menson (J.Town)
J.Town is the name this soft-spoken 27-year-old music-man goes by. As a respected and award-nominated artist, he is no stranger to the limelight at home in Ghana and throughout the continent.
He believes that Africa has the ‘elegance of different cultures, love and hospitable people’ and he names Egypt as his favourite place to travel in the entire world because of the history, the mystery and the cruise on the Nile River.
This father to a lovely young daughter loves artists like ‘Marvin Gaye for his truth and passion, Kanye West for his out-of-the-box thinking and D’Banj for his showmanship skills.’ He may be soft-spoken, but J. Town loves to hop on his motorbike, which is his second love. The best advice he ever received was from a friend who urged him to stay true to who he is and not try to be someone else.
So, what prompted J.Town to want to join the Channel O Africa team? “I want to be part of a platform that supports and showcases African music and talent, something which has always been my dream,” he says.
Flavia Tumusiime (Flavia)
Flavia is no stranger to the Ugandan entertainment circuit and is looking forward to being part of the larger African community by joining Channel O.
The 23-year old university graduate and current game show host believes Africans are ‘the greatest and most welcoming people – they make you feel at home! She loves watching investigative television shows like CSI Miami, Bones and Criminal Minds.
She gets inspiration from different people in different ways, from actress Sophie Okonedo to talk show queen, Oprah. At the moment, her favourite musician is Adele because she feels like she connects with her lyrics.
For her, joining Channel O Africa is a dream come true. “My passion is in television, it’s where I feel my best,” says Flavia. And she is hoping that her journey with Channel O will be travelled successfully if she keeps remembering this advice which she got from her former boss: “The greatest asset you have at all times is you!”
Jokate Urban Mwegelo (Jokate)
Jokate is an energetic and confident 24-year old university graduate who hails from Tanzania. ‘JK’, as she is also known, appreciates Africa for her abundant natural resources and talent.
She says her grandmother has played a huge role in the young woman she has turned out to be. “She was very humble, hard-working and taught me to believe in myself and take care of my beauty,” says Jokate. She also looks up to another powerhouse of a woman for her inspiration, Oprah, whom she sees as an example of ‘amazing success of a black woman.’
For her, the beauty of Accra, its warm people, the party scene and music are what make it her favourite apart from her own hometown. Jokate says if she were an artist, she would have been Lady Gaga because she loves to be different.
And, what does being a Channel O VJ mean to her? “A chance to promote African talent and present it to the world. I am most looking forward to interviewing African superstars, building my brand across
Africa, inspiring young people to explore and be better with their talents.” To her, Africa is the best place to be at this moment. “Everything is happening in this continent and everybody wants to be a part of this growth and the possibilities it holds.”
Edun Adenrele Olufemi (Denrele)
If he were to be an artist, he would be a blend of Lenny Kravitz and Jared Leto with a dose of Gerry G and a perfect finishing of Michael Jackson. If you can picture that, then you are meeting Edun Adenrele Olufemi.
The larger than life personality of this Nigerian native can be attributed to his confidence and a rather high spirit of determination. The 28-year old television personality has won various awards for his work on television and has a never-say die spirit of survival and an independence that has seen him soar to new heights.
Also, his belief and philosophy has played a huge part in him being the distinct personality he is. “Be a first class version of you and not a second class version of someone else,” he says. “And as one person, you cannot change the whole world, but you can save the world of one person.”
For him right now, being a Channel O VJ is what makes him get up in the morning and shout: “It’s a beautiful day!” He has more than one reason to want to be part of Channel O Africa. ” As a brand, Channel O is the ultimate medium to promote the very best of African music. I’m so going to be working at speed rate!”
Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif (Maya)
This young 19-year old from Limpopo, South Africa, is a first year college student and intern with a love for everything African. From the bright bold prints of African materials, which she confesses to being addicted to, to the distinctly African sounds of Thandiswa Mazwai and Nneka, both of whom she admires as a reflection of true African artists, this young lady is a proud daughter of the soil.
Maya has lived mostly with her father and credits him for having taught her ‘just about everything’. She lists Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, as her favourite destination because of the ‘culture that is so relaxed, the cool language and the gorgeous scenery’.
She has had her moment of facing big crowds when she spoke to approximately five million viewers during a Live Earth celebration in 2008 and now she will be talking to Africa. So, what does being a Channel O VJ mean to her? “I believe Africa has so much talent to showcase and it’s not just the Africa that is seen on the news. I am looking forward to creating careers and promoting genuinely good music,” she says.
Josephine Mutinda Muthengi (Joey)
Joey is a 26-year old radio presenter from Kijabe, Kenya, who values hard work without excuses. This is what she says she learnt from her parents and that is what she will be carrying forward as she joins the Channel O Africa team.
To this spicy food loving young lady, Africa represents diversity and richness. She believes in never giving up and pushing ahead for one to fulfill his/her dreams. “When things get tough, hold on and never quit. It’s those who stay in the game that make it,” she says.
Joey, who is also an actress, says getting into the media industry in Kenya and landing the Channel O job are her greatest achievements thus far. She says she is looking forward to the travelling and the many amazing people she is yet to meet and interview, plus the opportunity to put Kenyan music on the map.
“Being part of Channel O is an incredible platform to reach more people while representing my country and also sharing my love for music with Africa,” she says.
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