Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Michael Jackson Changed my Career Forever Justin Timberlake!


justin timberlake says mj inspired solo career


 Americas popular musician and Holly wood actor Justin Timberlake just revealed  Michael Jackson to be the brain behind his success in music,he said Jackson inspired him to do alot in his misic carrer even the aspect of him go solo—and everything makes so much sense!!
On the new season of Oprah's Master Class airing May 11th at 10 p.m. on OWN, JT spills the story behind the start of his solo career, and it's truly AH-Mazing!
He explained that the King Of Pop loved *NSYNC's song Gone, and wanted it for himself:
"It was one of those songs where, it felt a little more personal to me, because I had written it for the biggest artist of all time. I guess Michael did hear it, and called me on the phone and said that he wanted to cut the record, but he wanted it to be a duet between himself and I. And I said, 'Well, it's already out, we've already cut the song as an 'N Sync record … could we do, like, an 'N Sync featuring Michael Jackson, or Michael Jackson featuring 'N Sync?' And he was very absolute about the fact that he wanted it to be a duet between himself and I."
The 20/20 Experience crooner went on to reveal that MJ's insistent words gave him the boost he needed to go out on his own:
"I think it's the first idea that I ever got about doing something on my own because it was the first time I ever really felt the confidence to do it."
Justin has Michael to thank for many of his successes, including sold out arena tours AND Grammy award-winning albums!
We're so happy the legend believed in Mr. Timberlake's solo abilities, because we can't imagine a world 

[exclusive news]covenant university's first international conference was a huge success!


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Dr David  O. Oyedepo Chancellor Covenant university,Canaanland Nigeria

The 2014  covenant university first ever international conference tagged " Rising Economic opportunities for investors in Africa and the prospect of an African economic miracles" was a huge success! chief hosted by The chancellor Dr David O.Oyedepo between May 5th and 6th, 2014. 
As Africa's best private institution,Covenant University has hosted several conference on a national level but at this time took it up in hosting international conference on African development that  featured two world-renowned Nobel Laureates in economics, and a slate of experts in economics and development. The conference, entitled 1st Covenant University International Conference on African Development Issues (CU-ICADI), focused mainly on vectors conducive to economic growth, and alleviation of poverty came as a result of  what has been observed over the last decade that poor economic indicators of famine, extreme poverty, wars, low growth rates amongst others are the  characteristics of  the post-independence era of many nations in Africa . The continent is witnessing the fastest growth rate in the world reaching 7 percent per annum in some cases as against 1 percent in the previous decade. This growth trend has raised high hopes as to the possibility of Africa experiencing a sustainable growth impetus. as a result the conference was christened “Rising Economic Opportunities for Investors in Africa and the Prospect of an African Economic Miracle”. where the following specific sub-themes were properly addressed at the conference;
(a) Key Drivers of Growth for Africa’s Economic Transformation;
(b) Inclusive Growth for a Resilient Middle Class in Africa;
(c) Economic and Institutional Reforms for Sustainable Growth in Africa; and
(d) Governance and Economic Transformation in Africa.
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Nobel Laureate and Keynote Address Speaker at the Day 1 of the conference, Professor Thomas J. Sargeant, delivering the keynote address at the conference
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Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor Charles K. Ayo, presenting a plaque to the Keynote Speaker, Professor Sargent, at the programme
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(L-R) Acting Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Sarah Alade, Pro-Chancellr, Covenant University, Pastor Abraham Ojeme, Chancellor, Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles Ayo. Keynote Address Speaker, Professor Thomas J. Sargent, at the Conference
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 vice Chancellor, Covenant University, Prof.C.K Ayo, giving his address at the conference
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Chancellor, Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, Keynote Speaker, Professor Sargeant, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles K. Ayo, Members of the High Table, in a group photograph after the opening ceremony of the conference

[very exclusive pics with Alicia] the realm of glamour!...





Here’s another quick look from Alicia's ATL trip your hint of glamour anchor.  listen to what she said "It’s so interesting how much your wardrobe can change with a little bit of sunshine. I just love this textured two piece that I purchased from Joe Fresh. That place is quickly replacing what H&M used to be in my life. I love that I can find simple basics there at great prices and good quality.It’s becoming a welcomed addiction"

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Too Much Sleep how Bad it is for Your Brain


 

Without a doubt, sleep is good for us. Getting enough is essential for staying energized, mentallypeople have  long talked about the importance and getting enough of it, but what if you tend to sleep more than the recommended 7-8 hours? ...will rhere be any side effect?...well i have the answer here;A new study  in Havard suggests that might also negatively affect your memory and thinking.The Harvard-based Nurses' Health Study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, asked over 15,000 women (ages 70 and up) about their sleep habits in 1986 and 2000. The researchers then tested the nurses' cognitive functions three times over a six-year period. Those who slept very little (5 or fewer hours a day) or very much (9 or more hours a day)  were said to performed significantly less well on those memory and thinking tests than those who slept 7 to 8 hours a day. do you  now know the The scariest part?  according to report,The researchers estimate the under- and over-sleepers were mentally two years older than those who slept the recommended amount.
The study also suggests poorer cognitive skills if your sleep duration changes by 2 hours or more over time (something that often happens as you get older), rather than having no change in your sleep amount.PThe Harvard Health blog reasons that too much sleep is often associated with poor sleep quality, which in turn could affect memory and thinking.P
While, as with most other studies, correlation doesn't equal causation, and the study subjects were specifically elderly females, the takeaway for us all is to try to improve sleep quality, especially as we age.

[ must read] “thinking about any woman now will be a distraction.davido poured it all out!

 Nigerian Music Star, Davido has revealed that his latest hit track, Aye was inspired by God and not by anybody, as initially reported.
 in a recent Chat with R! Baba olowo said “A lot of things have been going on the social media, especially my relationship with one girl or the other, which I don’t believe is the best thing to be discussing right now but for the case of this session, I want to
categorically state that I am not in any relationship with any girl that you might have read about.
 according to Aye crooner, "this is coming as news to me because I don’t even know something like that has been said about me”. Speaking about  the girl she featured in Aye, Davido said “the truth is that I wanted to feature the winner of the most beautiful girl in Nigeria beauty pageant in the video, but her manager said she would not be available for the shoot. that's the reason I decided to use my make-up artist, who eventually did well in the video.
 pouring it all out davido said "I am neither dating her nor other girls as I speak with you. Disregard any rumour linking me with any girl!”  assuring the rumour mongers about his career,Davido insisted that his career needs all the concentration it could give it right now, saying “thinking about any woman now will be a distraction.
 putting it in a plain language davido said“I want to concentrate on my career for now. I know when the right time to talk about women or think about having a serious affair, God will lead me through”.
Rumour mongers propagated that Davido is having a secret affair with Miss Bamisile and that the sizzling romance may have inspired Davido to release the song titled "AYE"
....funny enough,source revealed that the lady in question is said to be currently studying in the United Kingdom.....get more details here....

[remarkably ingenius!] new things about The PS4 Second Son'...be the first to know!

contrary to what some youths assumed,Second Son isn't the most original game in the world, but it is a very fantastic  game that serves as the best demonstration yet of the PlayStation 4's powers. To that end, Sony-owned developer Sucker Punch Productions decided to include an unprecedented photo mode that lets players capture and share moments from Seattle's streets, sweeping vistas, and superhero action.
Photo modes are common in racing games, but Second Son's stands out because of the realistic urban setting. With options for color processing, camera angles, and almost infinite flexibility with depth of field, playing the game feels like a new, virtual form of street photography where raising the viewfinder to the eye is replaced by a click of the L3 button.
The mode streamlines the techniques used by Duncan Harris, aka Dead End Thrills who captures similar artistic "photographs" within games. It's a feature that comes alive with the PS4 controller's Share button; you can instantly save photos and post them to Facebook and Twitter without needing to deal with complex menus or USB storage. Here's hoping other developers see the same potential from here on out.

[exclusive] Rihanna signs a new deal with Jay Z's record label!


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 According to news reaching us,we've just been informed that Rihanna has left the former record label she's with and  signed to Jay Z's record label Roc Nation
The singer  according to source has left her first label Def Jam, to which she signed in 2005 where All seven of her albums were released.

it was further revealed that Jay Z was President of Def Jam at the time of Rihanna's signing which also influence her signing  to the label. later,Jay Z left his role as President of Def Jam in 2009 for Roc Nation, his own label...see pic below 

BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend: Jay-Z and Rihanna


.........In signing to Roc Nation, Rihanna  now joins the likes of Calvin Harris, Alexa Goddard, J Cole and Jay Z himself.

get additional details here....

check out MTN newest brand Ambassadors in the house!...



 Few days ago,Africa’s largest ICT Company, MTN, played host to entertainment icons, celebrities, industry stakeholders, On Air Personalities (OAPs), DJs and the media recently when it unveiled six new Brand Ambassadors and premiered new songs and videos from African leading artistes.

The six new Brand Ambassadors that joined 15 existing ones are: Timaya, Sean Tizzle, Sound Sultan, Dr. Sid, Bank W and Harrysong. It was indeed, a night to remember as it was packed with fun and good music from leading Djs like Jimmy Jatt, Caise and Neptune. Continue…
 
The event which took place in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw African celebrities from Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria in attendance. The occasion equally provided a rare opportunity for the MTN ambassadors who interacted freely with their fans as they took turns to cheer the audience while their new videos were being premiered.

While answering questions from  journalists on the rationale behind the unveiling of the artistes, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, Larry Annetts,  said that ‘the unveiling marks the beginning of a better life and connectivity between the company, the artistes and consu mers through digital possibilities, especially downloads of Callertunez and access to exclusive digital music distribution services  which it provides.’
Some of the Ambassadors who premiered their songs and videos include Nigerian stars Praiz, Chidinma, Sean Tizzle, Sound Sultan, Kcee, Timaya and Tiwa Savage. A major highlight of the event was the premiere of a single jointly done by Nigeria’s Davido and the South African group, Mafikizolo.

Apart from music lovers who thronged the venue of the two–in- one event, some known personalities ranging from artistes, producers and presenters were in attendance. These include:  rave of the moment, Oritse Femi, Solid Star, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Joe EL, Iyanya, Dayo Adeneye, Kenny Ogungbe, Ayo Animashaun, Tajudeen Adepetu and Ace Producer, TY Mix.

Others are Ghanaian diva, Rebecca Acheampong, known as ‘Becca’; Ice Prince, Solid Star and various on-air-personalities and artistes like Olisa Adibua, Vector, Solid Star, Yaw, Comedian Tee-A and the HKN Gang were amongst those who graced the event.
 
culled from nollywood mag.com

[very very important!]... 7+3-Things About Didier Drogba you never knew until now...check it out!

Ivorian football star international Didier Drogba is iconically known for his prolific scoring as a striker for Chelsea, as well as for being captain of the Côte d’Ivoire national team for the last decade. Drogba has the distinction of being the  highest goal-scorer of any foreign player in the Premier League, and was even voted the best Chelsea player by supporters of the club in 2012.Aside that there are certain things about him that your are yet to know....
......Here is a list of 10 things I bet you didn’t know about Didier Drogba.
1.His mother nicknamed him ‘Tito’
TheGuardian.com
Drogba’s mother, Name, nicknamed him “Tito” after President Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, whom she greatly admired.
2.He was sent to live with his uncle in France at a young age
DidierDrogba.com
At age 5, Drogba was sent to live with his professional footballer uncle, Michel Goba, in France. He returned to his family in Abidjan three years later after becoming homesick, but moved back to France after both his parents lost their jobs as bank workers.
3.He was reunited with his parents in 1993 after they moved to France
Drogba’s parents moved to Antony, a suburb of Paris, in 1993. He moved back in with them and his siblings, and began playing football on a more frequent basis.
4.He’s the most expensive Ivorian player in history
In the summer of 2004, Drogba signed a contract with Chelsea for $40 million. He turned out to be worth it, though, as he helped the club win its first league title in 50 years.
5.His younger brothers are footballers
Drogba’s two younger brothers, Joël and Freddy Drogba, are also footballers.
6.Drogba was the first African player to score 100 premier league goals
In March 2012, he scored his 100th premier league goal in a victory over Stoke City, becoming the 22nd player ever, and the first African, to do so.
7.He was also the first player to be sent off in a European Cup final for violent conduct
DailyMail.co.uk
In the 117th minute of the 2008 Champions League final, Drogba slapped Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic. Chelsea went on to lose the game in penalties after Capt. John Terry took Drogba’s place in the shootout and missed.
8.Drogba used his position to help the peace process in Côte d’Ivoire
TheSoccerDesk.com
After Côte d’Ivoire qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Drogba made a public plea to armed combatants in his country to lay down arms during the tail end of the civil war.
9.Drogba was appointed a goodwill ambassador for the UN in 2007
HelloMagazine.com
Due to his charity work and involvement in the peace process in Côte d’Ivoire, the U.N. Development Program named Drogba goodwill ambassador to bring more attention to issues in West Africa, and to support the millennium development goals across the world.
10.The Didier Drogba Foundation’s first initiative was to build a hospital in Abidjan
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Drogba decided on the foundation’s initial direction after visiting hospitals in his home town. ”I decided the foundation’s first project should be to build and fund a hospital giving people basic healthcare and a chance just to stay alive.”
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