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Miss Philippines crowned Miss World 2013, Miss Ghana came 3rd

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The 2013 Miss World pageant held today Saturday September 28th at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia. Miss Philippines Megan Young (pictured left) beat 126 other contestants to win Miss World 2013. Miss France Marine Lorp helin was named runner-up, while Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter (pictured right) came third. by linda ikeji

Forbes list of the World's Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Artists 2013

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Diddy tops this year’s Forbes list of hip-hop’s top earners, pulling in $50m over the past 12 months - June 2012 - 2013. See the top 20 highest paid hip-hop artists below... 1.Diddy - $50million 2. Jay Z - $43million 3. Dr Dre - $40million 4. Nicki Minaj - $29million 5. Birdman - $21million 6. Kanye West - $20million 7. Lil Wayne - $16 million 8. Wiz Khalifa - $14million 9. Ludacris - $12 million 10. Pitbull - $11million Continue...

Chinese man has new nose grown on his forehead after losing his nose in a car crash

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A 22 year old Chinese man named Xiaolian has had a new nose grown on his forehead after loosing his original nose in a car accident. Xiaolian had the treatment to create a replacement for his original nose which was infected and deformed following the accident in 2012 . He actually left his damaged nose unattended to after the accident which led to the infection and eventual deformity, leaving the surgeons unable to repair it. Surgeons in China were left with no option than to create another nose for the man to breathe properly and then transplant it to the original place. The nose was created by placing a skin tissue expander onto Xiaolian’s forehead. This was cut into the shape of a nose and was supported by cartilage taken from the man’s ribs. Continue...

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes a Stylish Arrival in London

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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde took time out from her Italian vacation with her family for an appearance in London. The Nollywood star is scheduled to attend the I’m Going to Nollywood with Muyiwa show this evening at the Forum, Highgate Road, London, UK. Just before she dazzles on the red carpet, the star flaunted her easy chic ensemble as she made a stylish touchdown in London. Omosexy rocked a pink blouse, jeans, a beige bag and cream peep toes. She completed her look with gold hoop earrings, a gold bracelet and dark shades. By Damilare Aiki

CNN’s African Voices Spotlights Ghanaian Nii Quaynor as the Pioneer of Internet in Africa

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The Ghanaian professor is known as “Africa’s father of the internet,” a web pioneer who helped establish some of the continent’s first online connections. In a fast revolving world, one thing we have become so heavily reliant on is the internet. It’s the one-stop shop for information worldwide. So how did Africa get on the train of the internet? Well, we all have a Ghanaian professor to thank for that. Nii Quaynor has been at the forefront of web development across the continent. According to international news media organization, CNN International , Quaynor “ is the first African to be elected to the board of ICANN, the internet corporation for assigned names and numbers. He’s also played an important part in launching the African Network Operators Group and AfriNIC, the African internet numbers registry. As a result, Quaynor was recently inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame, lauded as an instrumental figure “in the early design and development of the internet.

Genevieve Nnaji arrives Toronto in a $16,950 Hermès Birkin Bag & $9,800 Louis Vuitton Luggage Bags | All the Style Scoop

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That’s a lot of pricey luggage. Nollywood superstar Genevieve Nnaji arrived in Toronto, Canada for the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival , where the movie adaptation of  Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie ‘s best selling book Half of a Yellow Sun will premiere. The star studded cast including Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anika Noni Rose and Genny are all expected to attend the premiere. Genny who recently made headlines for rocking a £5,370 Chanel “Lego” clutch ( Click here to read ), arrived Toronto in pricey style. She wore a chic sleeveless white blouse with black satin, black pants and black ankle strap heels. She styled the look with a pair of dark shades. Her chic look isn’t what’s getting the BellaNaija Style team talking but her travel luggage. Genny rocked a $16,950   Hermès Birkin bag and three Louis Vuitton travel luggage bags with a combined retail price of $9,800 By Damilare Aiki