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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

Davido customizes his Rolex watch with diamonds

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The Skelewu crooner is currently in the US to perform some shows and of course attend his sister's wedding holding this weekend in Miami. While there, he decided to put diamonds in his Rolex watch. A watch like his is worth about $20/30, 000 + diamonds

Iran Opposes Strike On Syria

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country will press forward with efforts to ward off military action by the U.S. and its allies against the Tehran-backed regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Iranian state TV reported on Thursday. The report said the remarks came late Wednesday during a phone conversation between Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Rouhani was quoted as saying “military action will bring great costs for the region” and “it is necessary to apply all efforts to prevent it.” Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari, chief of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards, used stronger rhetoric while talking to the Tasnim news website, saying an attack on Syria would draw in Israel. “The Zionists should know that a U.S. military attack on Syria will not save the fake regime from the resistance but it means the immediate destruction of Israel,” Jafari was quoted as saying. According to the state TV report, President Rouhani said both

The Italian giants travel to the Spanish capital while Lionel Messi and Co meet familiar opponents after being paired with the Rossoneri for the third year in a row

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Nine-time European champions  Real Madrid  have been paired with  Juventus  in the pick of Thursday afternoon's Champions League draw in Monaco.  Carlo Ancelotti's men and the current Serie A champions, who met in the final in 1998, have been joined by Galatasaray and Copenhagen in Group B. Barcelona and AC Milan will resume rivalries again after meeting four times in the last three seasons, with Lionel Messi inspiring the  Blaugrana  to a memorable comeback at the last 16 stage last time round. Joining them in an intriguing Group H is Ajax and Celtic. Arsenal face a difficult task in maintaining their record of consistently reaching the knockout stages after being joined in Group F by Marseille, Napoli, and last season's beaten finalists, Borussia Dortmund.  Elsewhere, holders Bayern Munich will take on Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City for the second time in three years, and Real Sociedad are rewarded for their play-off victory over Lyon with a trip to Old Traf

Samuel Eto'o completed his transfer to Chelsea on Thursday afternoon, and quickly sat down with the official club website to discuss the move.

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The three-time Champions League winner and four-time African Player of the Year is looking forward to getting started in west London… Welcome to Chelsea, what are your first impressions of being here? I am very happy to be here but also anxious because I want to get playing as soon as possible. It wasn't a hard decision. I saw the qualities Chelsea have, and I was very happy with Jose Mourinho before, so when the opportunity came, I was very happy to take it. Have you spoken to the manager, and what did he say to you? I've spoken to him quite a few times, but what was said is confidential! Have you always been keen on a move to England, after playing in other top leagues? I've had a couple of opportunities to come to England before, including the first time Jose was here, but it didn't work out for one reason or another. Since that time, I have had a career where I have been lucky enough to win a lot of trophies in different countries, but one of my la