Ibrahima Barry has been cleared to run for Mayor of Verona. Mr. Barry is an Italian citizen originally from Guinea Conakry.
He will run on a Communist Alternative Party (Partito di Alternativa Comunista) ticket.
“Our programme is authentically revolutionary, targeting workers, the working class,” Mr. Barry said.
He said that they were committed to supporting workers born in Verona and those who have come from far away to look for a better life.
Mr. Barry who has been living in Italy for 20 years, would like to work for “a truly anti-racist city where there is full integration” of immigrants.
Philomena Kwao from Dartford has beaten thousands of hopefuls to be crowned Britain’s first black plus-size model. Philomena Kwao has already completed a photo shoot in Miami for Cosmopolitan Magazine, which appears across eight pages in the May issue.
Dubbed ‘The body is back’ Philomena features in beach and holiday wear and is introduced to the readers as “A sexy, statuesque beauty with the kind of killer curves we’d all, well, kill for”.
Miss Kwao says it was “a complete surprise” to win the competition, run by curvy clothing brand Evans, Excel Models 1 and Style369.com.
After seeing her pictures in Cosmopolitan, she said: “I was actually really shocked and surprised at how I looked, I love the pictures and was very pleased with the outcome.”
The 22-year-old, who was entered into the competition by a friend, graduated from Bristol University with a first class degree in economics and is currently undertaking a masters at Imperial College, London.
Nissi Mutale, a multi award winning blogger and beauty queen has authored a book titled “Finding Me”.
Nissi Mutale Author of “Finding Me”
Nissi, who is the reigning Miss Southern Africa UK, will launch her book on 25th April 2012 in London at the Elim Christian Centre, 93 Axe Street, Barking, IG11 7LZ. It will be an event of live theatre, music and poetry.
Nissi’s debut book “Finding Me” presents her journey from self conscious teen to confident woman through poetry and short reflections.
It takes the reader on an exploration of the beautiful, painful and growing qualities of love, both romantic and otherwise.
Nissi, 22, is proof that brains can come with beauty. Born in Zambia but raised in an East London estate, Nissi’s humble beginnings helped form the grit and drive the young lady has to succeed.
Nissi is passionate about helping women of all ages have great self esteem. She writes about beauty, identity and her relationship with God with flare and tact.
Determined to help women see that they are beautiful just as they are, she also emphasises the need to lead a healthy lifestyle. Nissi’s writings set her readers happily down the path of self reflection, self appreciation, and self improvement.
Aside from her writing Nissi is keen on promoting development in Southern Africa, most especially around education and health care.
For more information about Nissi Mutale and to register to attend the book launch, please visit: www.nissimutale.com or call 07949 345 520.
For another year, the Mahogany Bridal Fashion Show has proved to be the premier bridal event for the African Caribbean community in the UK.
This year’s show in London saw an eclectic collection of bridal, evening, and menswear from the traditional wedding dresses from The Wedding Boudoir, to the traditional dresses mixed with African fabrics by Kemunto, fantastic menswear by KGTKKT, hats for any occasion by LinMir and the mix of evening and bridal wear by Pabs Couture, Maureen Amooti Couture and Simone Williams.
It featured a range of exhibitors from caterers, photographers, wedding planners, makeup artists and so much more.
The stands were exquisitely decorated with lots of discounts available, tastings, samples and lots of giveaways for the visitors to the bridal show.
Exhibitors like Tama Ra Events, Safiyas Cakes and Rya-V Jewellery went beyond the call of duty in creating stand out stands.
Mother and daughter Pauline and Krystle Downie, who both appeared on Channel 4’s Million Pound Drop game show in February 2011, launched “It’s My Magazine” and Kadence Bluu Hair Integration Solutions at the Mahogany Bridal Fashion Show.
One of the great things about the Mahogany Bridal Fashion Show is that it is a show that is a fusion between fashion and music and at this year’s show Justin of A1 Ballads played the Saxophone for each of the designers that showcased and one of the hottest gospel choirs around, CK Gospel Choir performed a medley of songs that sounded heavenly.
The Mahogany Bridal Fashion Show is about presenting alternative options for the bride and groom to wear on their wedding day and visitors being able to find goods and services that meet their cultural needs.
The Show is organised, produced and choreographed by Mahogany Events who also own the Top Model of Colour (TMC) competition, Mahogany Models and Mahogany Model Management.
There are plans to host another show in October 2012, “thus doing two shows a year in an attempt to meet the demands for our shows,” said the organizers.
Beyonce Knowles, the wife of artist, Jay-Z and mother of Blue Ivy Carter, is fully back online. The new mum just released some private family photos on her new Tumblr page, launched new website beyonce.com and also sent out her first tweet to her over 3 million followers some few hours ago
“Hey World, It’s B! I’m so excited to invite you to my newhttp://beyonce.com – we’ve been working hard, and it’s finally ready for you XO” She tweeted.
OK! Nigeria TV catches up with Grammy award winning british singer Estelle to discuss her thoughts on OK! Magazine Nigeria and also to discuss her new album entitled All Of Me.She also revealed she loves D banj,Don jazzy wizkid and thats why she remixed Oliver twist.
The wedding of award winning Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke and city businessman Linus Idahosa is gathering momentum by the day. The actress have been keeping the plans as top guided secret have not been seen in most high profile functions in town.Uche Olehi reported that some Nigerian stars invited for the wedding in Paris, France have been working towards getting their Schegen visa.The wedding would take place on 21 April 2012.
The actress have refused to answer questions or confirm anything concerning the wedding preparations.
Great Britain sprinter Jeanette Kwakye has been named as the official Ambassador for the Ghana UK based Achievement Awards 2012 (GUBA). The London 2012 Olympic hopeful was nominated by the GUBA 2012 committee. The 100m & 200m sprinter, born to Ghanaian parents, was elated to be nominated and expressed shock and gratitude at being the first to take on the inaugural role, as an Ambassador for the prestigious awards.
“I was a member of the original GUBA team in 2010, and had to become dormant due to my professional requirements. I am truly honoured to be a part of an event which represents my culture and my people again. GUBA highlights the achievements of the growing number of successful Ghanaians in the UK and it is indeed a pleasure to be recognised by the committee.” said the 29- year-old track star.
Jeanette, who will be one of Europe’s biggest female sprint hope at the Olympics this summer, started her athletics career at the age of 15, landing her first national title at the 1997 English Schools’ Championships.
She went on to study politics and economics at Loughborough University, amassing several national and international medals during this period. In 2007 she became the British 100m champion, a title she defended in 2008. Jeanette is currently the fastest woman in British sprint athletics.
GUBA founder Dentaa said: “This year we are aiming to involve the wider African communities as we attempt to gain international recognition. We couldn’t have asked for a better ambassador, especially with the London Olympics around the corner. Jeanette has been making her mark in British athletics and embraces her Ghanaian heritage – she represents what the GUBA Awards stand for. GUBA is now in its third year – as founder, and with the help of my team, we are keen on making the awards bigger and better in 2012.”
This is the first year that GUBA has appointed an ambassador, who will help highlight the aims and objectives of GUBA to both national and international audiences. In previous years Ghana international and Leicester City footballer John Paintsil has been an avid patron. In recognition of Jeanette’s new role, the GUBA organising committee will be organising a special Olympic event in her honour. This date will be announced soon.
Filmed in 2009 while the woman was 72 years old. Proving that age is just a number. Ernestine Shepherd is currently being courted by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest competing female bodybuilder. Shepard started weight lifting at the tender age of 56, now 75 she trains with former Mr. Universe Yohannie Shambourger. Her passion for staying in shape has lead her to become a certified personal trainer. Shepard runs 80 miles per week and can bench press 150 pounds, she currently teaches exercise classes at Union Memorial United Methodist Church.
A Nigerian woman, Doris Chibuko, has been confirmed as one of the seven persons shot dead at the Koreans Nursing School in Oakland, California on Monday. The 43-year-old mother of three was among the seven people fatally shot by a lone gunman at Oakland’s Oikos University in East Oakland.
Doris Chibuko
Doris hails from Enugu State and studied and practiced law before migrating to the U.S. She got married in 2002 to Efanye Chibuko and they moved to the U.S the same year. The fatal shooting, according to media reports, happened two months away from her planned graduation from the small private college. She and her colleagues were murdered by a fellow student, One Goh, who later surrendered to the police in a supermarket.
A Nigerian lawyer has been identified as one of those killed at Oikos University, Oakland, California, when a lone gunman opened fire on students and teachers Monday inside the small Christian University located in East Oakland. The killer was described as a disturbed former nursing student at the university, who later turned himself in to authorities at a Safeway superstore located at the South Shore Centre in Alameda.
Several Nigerians resident in the Bay Area trooped to the Chibuko family home located in San Leandro Hills to commiserate with the family on Tuesday evening after news filtered out that she had been killed in the deadly mass shooting regarded as Oakland’s worst in over 20 years.
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office announced Tuesday morning that other dead victims hailed from Korea, Nepal, the United States and the Philippines.
The identities of six of the victims were also released. The identity of the seventh is being withheld until the victim’s next of kin is located and informed of the death, according to the Coroner’s office. The dead include:
Judith O. Seymore, 53, San Jose Lydia H. Sim, 21, Hayward Sonam Chodon, 33, El Cerrito Kim G. Eunhea, 23, Union City Doris Chibuko, 40, San Leandro Tshering Butia, 38, San Francisco
Mourners crowded the family’s home in the San Leandro hills Tuesday night. “Right now I’m just trying to greive,” Efanye Chibuko told the San Francisco Chronicle.
A vigil for the victims was held Tuesday at Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8709 International Blvd. in Oakland. Meanwhile, the alleged killer is still being held by the police.
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