₦airaland Forum

@BootyOnME[b]
"Yoruba women are the least desirabe, even in Nollywood.
Even their own men find them difficult to live with.
Efrywhia na dorty, juju and wahala!!!! "[/b]

I don't think so & how do you know are you Yoruba, and Yoruba women are not the least desirable in Nollywood or Omotola wouldn't be acting in that industry but we have our own Yoruba industry(which is where fathia & Bukky's business is in), which is where Yoruba women are the most desirable(so your statement makes no sense), the same with the Hausa nollywood industry(the Hausa women are the most desirable). I'm a Yoruba woman, my Yoruba fiance has no problem with me, never heard a Yoruba man complain about Yoruba women, and your statement is nonsense.

Genevieve Nnaji is igbo, had a baby out of wedlock when she was a teenager, and doesn't know who the father is, that doesn't seem like a perfect person to me or a reflection of all igbo people. So don't pass judgement on one tribe based on two people when other people of other tribes are not perfect themselves

[b]"Coldplay drummer Will Champion wanted to sing Rihanna's part on one of the group's new tracks, 'Princess of China', which is on their new album 'Mylo Xyloto'.

Coldplay drummer Will Champion wanted to sing Rihanna's part on one of the group's new tracks.

The 'Fix You' rockers teamed up with the 'S&M' singer for 'Princess of China' - which is on their forthcoming album 'Mylo Xyloto' - but frontman Chris Martin admits she had competition from Will.

He said: "There's a bit of a love story thread so we really needed someone to sing higher than me. For all Will's good intentions, he can't do it. You need to be female."

Chris also revealed the group's fifth studio album is "dangerously close" to being a musical.

He told The Sun newspaper: "Our new record is sort of a story through its 14 tracks - it's not quite a musical, but it's dangerously close."

The album was recorded in London and Chris has previously said the input of guitarist Jonny Buckland has been particularly prevalent.

Referring to one of the tracks on the album, he said: "'Hurts Like Heaven' is all Jonny. It only has two chords. The songs are group-y, its guitar-y. Johnny is coming out of his cocoon. We're just trying some risky things.""[/b]
http://www.contactmusic.com/news/coldplay-drummer-wanted-rihannas-vocal_1246272

Rihanna/Coldplay
https://wakeywakeynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Rihanna-Coldplay-Mylo-Xyloto.jpg

[b]"Cameras and microphones no longer follow Stacie Turner around her quiet northwest Washington home, but the former "Real Housewives of D.C." star isn’t complaining.

“Life is good! I’m really, really busy on a couple fronts, besides just the normal family stuff,” said Stacie.

Last spring, the Bravo network canceled "The Real Housewives of D.C." after only one season. But Stacie believes the show was a casualty of the controversy surrounding her former cast mate, Michaele Salahi and Salahi’s husband, Tareq—also infamously known as the White House party crashers.

“People tried to say it was poor ratings. We had some of the highest ratings for all of the shows. We had a character that did something that’s never been done before on national television.”

Earlier this month, the Salahis again made national news when Tareq reported his wife missing. As it turned out, Michaele really left her hubby to run off with the lead guitarist from the rock band, Journey.

“Both of them are nuts! However, I did get to see a side of [Michaele] that made me sympathetic toward her. I think the relationship between her and Tareq was not positive in any way, shape or form. So if running off with a rocker is gonna make her happy… then great for her,” said Stacie.

Surprisingly, Stacie says the only cast member she’s kept in touch with is Cat Ommanney—the feisty, outspoken Brit who tangled with Stacie during a discussion about race on the show’s first episode.

These days, Stacie is more focused on her thriving real estate business and humanitarian work. She was recently named an ambassador for the American Humane Association and is the founder of Extra-Ordinary Life—a foundation she started two years ago to help teenage girls living in foster care excel in college and in life.

“I think about when I went to college, I couldn’t survive without my family—financially, you know, support and otherwise. And these kids don’t have those types of support. So that’s what we’re all about, trying to level the playing field for these kids.”

Stacie, who was adopted when she was a baby, said she doesn’t communicate with her biological mother, but her relationship with her biological father in Nigeria continues to grow.  She even looks forward to him visiting her and her family in the next couple months.

As for a return to television in the future, Stacie hasn’t completely tuned out. 

“I mean, never say never… but for me it’s all about the image. If it was a quality show, yeah.”"[/b]
http://www.s2smagazine.com/stories/2011/09/stacie-turner-talks-salahis-and-life-after-reality

Stacie Turner
https://naijan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/stacieturner.jpg

@sweetnecta

"the yorubas and their weird islam."

this is just not a Yoruba thing, it effects all tribes

@Good girl
"Word of advice though, don't take Mr. Cork too seriously (no offfiense!!)."

thanks that dude is weird

@lanre front[b]
"Concerning Nigerian female artiste, I don't completely agree with you. They may have good skin but most of them are out of shape FOR AN ARTISTE. Is kel, Sasha, Essence etc.

90% of those that still have that shape have it because they are still relatively very young, like between 18 to 25."[/b]
I think money is involved though, american female musicians have more money compared to Nigerian female musicians, which gives them more opportunity to maintain themselves

"There are somethingp that can only be perfected from a young age when there not even stars or have money." 
You are right but it's a issue in America, 60% of American's are either over weight or obeised compared to Nigeria where obesity is non existent at young ages. I live in America and most of these celebrites outside make up & airbrushing are not all that, and they have access to trainers, beauticians, make up artist and etc many Nigerian musicians don't really have that 24/7 touch ups. If Nigerian female musicians had the same financial access as American female musicians it would be equal. Money changes everybody

Heres Oprah with & without make up
https://www.sansmakeup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/oprah-winfrey-without-makeup-004.jpg
and she is a american icon not even a musician

Mariah carey with and without make up
https://i2.listal.com/image/853318/500full.jpg

Kim Kardashian with & without make up
without make up
https://ninieahmad.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/kim-kardashian-082709-011.jpg
with make up
https://cdn.upscaleswagger.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kim-k-covers-vegas-2.jpg

@iice
"artist/celebs have the money to look good".

exactly

[b]"African Online Fashion Shop For All Things Stylish:

The website was launched on 6th August 2011 at 9.00 am; men and women are now able to browse and purchase these distinctive designs, which range from playsuits to high-waisted skirts for women and shirts and ties for men.

What is the service?

There are two main areas to the service; first, Ankara Clothing sells Ankara outfits for both men and women. The idea is to make Ankara designs wearable for all.

The second service appeals to more creative individuals, who believe that their creativity is unlikely to be captured and rather customise things to their fashion preference. Ankara clothing also sells Ankara fabrics; this simply means that an individual can buy patterns and colours that interest them and go off and customise their own designs.

Ankara fabric is mainly made of 100% cotton that uses wax block prints. These prints boast vibrant and striking patterns and colours. Their versatility allows for many to customise to their unique preference, which allows such styles to be showcased at populated occasions, such as parties or more casual settings.

Price?

Prices range from £15 – £120 and have been described as:

“allowing anyone and everyone to have a feel of Africa. We make it our priority to deliver affordable items; we want everyone to have a catwalk moment.” said Ankara Clothing CEO Michael Akinmade."[/b]
http://zibra.onsugar.com/Go-shopping-crazy-new-AnkaraClothingCom-18737006



https://media24.onsugar.com/files/2011/08/32/6/1343/13430808/2ea6c6c79f3473eb_261387_140339372709041_140319689377676_265428_8338009_n.jpg

[b]"When news broke about Genevieve Nnaji’s supposed daughter sighted in public for the first time, there was a clamor to catch a glimpse of hidden princess. The initial reaction to many who saw the picture had no doubts in mind that it was Genevieve’s daughter for the sheer resemblance the two had, only to later turn out later that it was rather a twitter follower turned friend and not Genevieve real daughter who still remains at large.

So although the air was cleared and Genevieve issued a statement about her twitter friend, there has been a subtle quest to find out more about this mysterious friend, whether she possesses similar qualities as Genevieve and probably consider jumping into the acting fray. It so happened that the beauty queen (Ms Nengi Warikoko) is a level 400 student of linguistics and communications at the University of Port Harcourt Nigeria, and serves as the current Miss Tourism for Silverbird’s Most Beautiful Girl (MBGN)category. And Nengi had this to say:

“Let me state here that I’m not Genevieve’s daughter nor am I related to her. I met Genevieve Nnaji the first time at an event we were both invited to in Abuja. Before then she is one of the women I love and respect a lot. In fact I’m one of her biggest fans.

Although I respect and love her, I don’t see myself becoming an actress, but who knows what may happen tomorrow? For now, I am content with getting a Master degree in communication arts or get a degree in law.”

Do you think Nengi should consider movie acting as well?"[/b]
http://articles.arodrive2.com/1497/genevieve-nnaji-look-alike-finally-speaks-up/

Genevieve Nnaji look alike(Nengi Warikoko)
https://www.africanmoviesnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Genevieve-Nnaji13.jpg

@Good Girl
[b]"I don't want to dilute your beautiful thread, but if you do a serious analysis of what Africans find attractive, you'll see that it all boils down to Caucasian features. You may want to think it's about skin tone, but it's not. All you need to be is a white girl painted black and you're in!

You can be dark or light, but if you've got that small pointed nose, thin lips, etc. . . . you'll probably be labeled 'gorgeous'. Some light-skinned Africans have, for lack of a better word, very typical African features and some very dark-skinned people possess what I'd call 'exotic' features. If I had the time, I'd retrieve people's quotes demeaning the 'African' features. It's only on NL where one gets to see statements such as;
- Mercy Johnson is ugly because her nose is too broad and flat - a respectable nairalander once said that MJ's nose is the reason she's unattractive (not to say that I find her beautiful though; just saying)
- Rita Dominic and Tonto Dike look ugly because of their full lips
- Jackie Appiah has a nose that is too spread across her face - quoted by a respectable nairalander
- Genny has a cute little nose, which makes her attractive - quoted by a respectable nairalander
- Omotola's curves make her fat and ugly - quoted by many
- Monalisa's face is too wide; she can only be beautiful if she had a thinner face - quoted by a respectable nairalander
- Nadia's face is wide; makes her look like a light-skinned gorilla
- Bantu features make Nigerians "ugly"
- If only Oge Okoye's nose was pointed, she'd be prettier
- We even had a Tanzanian girl on another forum who boasted about how people love her pointed nose. . . . . . .
- Gorilla this, chimpanzee that. . . .monkey this, ape that. . . blah blah blah"[/b]

I have witnessed some of the things you mentioned about Caucasian features on nairaland but some of the people who have done that were not Nigerian, some were Ethiopian or honers(including east african) or not even african at all. Their was a Ethiopian thread started by this crazy HOA dude bashing black africans with negroid features, even another thread was started by a african american dude called mandigo or whatever his name is:
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-296423.0.html
     https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=753816.msg9102030
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-542397.0.html
            https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-399509.0.html

You even need to see what this east african chick said about the pretty dark skinned Ghanian actress in the Ghanian movie "rough riders" on the uploaders comments, calling her a baboon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=led5q_zworo

Lets be real the reason why those two communities make a fuss about it is because they are very colorstruck when it comes to beauty, Horners were exposed to Arabs views of beauty(which is not a benefit to Blacks) and african americans are part of the westernized culture and view of beauty, the only african females, african american men rave is Ethiopian, Eritrean and etc chicks, which I have witnessed them even express this because many horn of african chicks don't have negroid features but the non-negroid features they like: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-311185.0.html
The only problem is horners don't give black american men the time of day or even look their direction, if it's not their men they usually settle for Italian or Arab men


When it comes to the Nollywood actresses I have heard many Nigerian men mention how they like Tonto Dike's lips, Genevieve Nnaji's beauty and Omotola & Mercy Johnson's curvy big booty bodies but I have heard a few criticism about them at the same time, not as strong as their praise's for them though. I have heard some say on nairaland that Genevieve has no booty, Mercy Johnson has a good body but a ugly face and Omotola should lose some weight because of her belly. I never heard of criticism of Oge Okoye, Jackie Appiah, especially Nadia Buari; I actually seen people praise her alot with Monolisa Chinda. To me, I believe those opinions you mentioned though that has been expressed on nairaland is true but at the same time those ones that talk like that from my experience tend to be not interested or proud of being black in the first place or are not african at times or if they are african most of the time they are not Nigerian. You need to see some of the comments they said about women in the "beauty of western Nigerian women thread" even by the OP at one time. The nollywood star I have seen Nigerians at times talk about when it comes to the face vs. body though is Mercy Johnson; they love her body but it tends to be 50/50 with people when it comes to her face with people at times:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymdMJQqpRfs
Personally I think Mercy Johnson is fine but she is not my favorite actress I prefer Omotola, Dakore, and a few yoruba actresses in the yoruba nollywood industry 100% more

Although I do agree there are elements of these views of africans favoritism for "Caucasian features" because I remember I was reading a debate on Youtube where a Nigerian and Ethiopian were arguing with each other over negroid features in Nollywood movies, the Ethiopian hated negroid features and the Nigerian was defending it(the Nigerian won the fight and the Ethiopian dude disappeared after being made dumb) but I don't think it is the views of the majority or we wouldn't be having Mercy Johnson for example as actresses in Nollywood. I watched a video from Naeto C called "Ringtone" the feature female was a dark skinned black african female(non-Nigerian), she was pretty in her own way, but a few scroll balls started calling her ugly in the video, it was later many defended the girls presence in the video. I Knew that it wasn't her shade but her features that they were criticizing but at the same time I felt if this attitude was strong she wouldn't have been shown in the video in the first place, for her presence to even be in the video shows that africans in general have no issue with negroid features(99% of our videos have women of those features in our video's any way). To make it even better almost all people commenting saw nothing wrong with the female in the video at all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR_8IjfX5fQ

From my experience though the africans that tend to make a fuss over negroid features tend to be from horn of africa, especially the Ethiopians and Somalian, I don't know what beef they have with Negroid features but majority of the time any time I hear rubbish things about negroid features it's them I tend to notice criticize it followed by a color struck african american dude's like Mandigo. I'm not excusing Nigerians or other africans though because there are few scrool balls in that community that do that to, there was this UK 9ja dude(I think he is igbo) who is called Mr. Cork that thinks only light skinned women are pretty & all dark skinned women and their features are ugly and so on( https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-441621.32.html ) to a point he thought it was a fact, I had to correct that nonsense he said

@Emofine
Excellent pictures

Ty Bello
https://get2central.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Ty-Bello-Future-Video-Bella-Naija-600x600.jpg
https://www.nigeriashowbiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Ty-Bello-%E2%80%93-The-Future.jpg
[img]http://3.bp..com/_IfL2RoqAOoQ/R405a0jgQpI/AAAAAAAABbQ/Zdi9CZPFRjw/s320/TY_Bello.jpg[/img]
[img]http://3.bp..com/_iJcf8HHHMKY/TBAQbtpaagI/AAAAAAAABpE/KD7_w1yzzEs/s1600/feb-ymib-ty-bello1.jpg[/img]

@Lax75
I agree braids are beautiful

"Nollywood Actress, Susan Peters, is the first Nigerian and Nollywood actress to be featured in Black Beauty And Hair Magazine (February/March issue, 2011). Her management, E4 PR, is particularly pleased about this achievement, as many of you know how difficult it is to get a feature in an international magazine like this, which is in the same league as Ebony, Pride, etc, which usually feature international Afro American stars like Halle Berry, Iman, Beyonce, Naomi Campbell et al. "

http://dammydiary..com/2011/01/nollywood-actress-susan-peters-featured.html

Nollwyood actress Susan Peters
[img]http://www.fabuloushaireurope.eu/images/www.fabuloushaireurope.eu/Image/Actress%20Susan%20Peters%203.JPG[/img]

https://thirstyroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Natural-Braided-Mohawk.jpg
[img]http://howard53545.files./2007/07/laurynhill7uz.jpg[/img]
[img]http://3.bp..com/-inIezzWxHu0/Tge2Qn8mdLI/AAAAAAAABI0/cpDvoY80boo/s400/tst.JPG[/img]
https://www.ehairexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/braided-mohawk.jpg
https://thirstyroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/braided_frohawk6.jpg
https://thirstyroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/comb-coils-on-short-hair-2.jpg

@armyofone
"OP, do you object to micro braids and long twist? i guess it is fake too"

No, I see nothing wrong with micro braids or long twist; africans have been doing that for ages since the Nok & Egyptians Empires. So I don't have issues with braids or twist: http://csdt.rpi.edu/african/cornrow_curves/culture/african.origins.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornrows
http://www.danitadelimont.com/results.asp?txtkeys1=Braided+Hair

Plus when I was in the mid years of middle school to early years of high school I used to style my hair in micro braids

micro braids
https://www.microbraidsworld.com/public_html/microbraidsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/micro-braids-pic.jpg
Twist
https://www.princessahb.com/Spring-Twist1.jpg