The Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA, has released its final shortlist for the 2011 literary awards ahead of its 30th international convention holding in Abuja By Okey EGBOLUCHE The jury of the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA, annual literary prizes recently released its final shortlist for the 2011 ANA literary prizes. A release signed by Hyacinth Obunseh, ANA General-Secretary, indicates that for the adult... 

United In Heart, Body And Soul United In Heart, Body And Soul Saturday, September 17, 2011 will forever remain a memorable day for Mr. Chinedu Bede Maduka and former Miss Nneka Clare Onuoha. It was on that day that the couple professed their love to each other and exchanged marital vows before a mammoth gathering of the people of God. The wedding celebration began with a Holy Mass at the Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri,... 

Colours Of Miss Universe 2011 Colours Of Miss Universe 2011 On Monday, September 5, 2011, Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, became Miss Universe 2011. She is the first Angolan to become the Queen of the Universe. Crowned by last year’s winner, Ximena Navarrete, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the African Queen was particularly charming in her smile and confidence in answering questions. She wore a stunning strapless gold and silver gown... 

The Nigerian Idol finale was recorded last Saturday at the Dream Studio on Bamako Street, Omole, Lagos. The pre-recording, which was compered by comedian Tee-A, started with a musical performance by Reeta, a singer largely unknown to the studio audience. She performed an untitled song that sounded like a fusion of soul, pop rock and reggae. The CEO of Optima Media Group, the producers of Nigerian Idol, Rotimi Pedro was... 

Asa’s earliest memory was singing through the painful hours it took her mum to braid her hair for school when she was little. As a child, Bukola Elemide (her birth name) had realised the power of music to exorcise pain and disillusionment. And she never let go of that knowledge. “The recollection that stands out the most is that I was constantly singing, that was all I did. My parents often scolded me for it.”...