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[b]" (CNN) -- Njideka Akunyili started college planning to be a doctor, but left as an artist and is now billed as one of New York's most promising new talents.

The 29-year-old Nigerian-born artist has just completed a year-long residence with the prestigious Studio Harlem in New York.

All five of her works sold in the first half hour of this year's Art Basel, the world's top fair for modern and contemporary art and African style magazine Arise described her as "fast becoming the art world's newest star."

Akunyili was born and brought up in the small town of New Haven in Enugu, Nigeria, and moved to the United States for college at the age of 16.

Her work, a combination of drawing, painting, printmaking and collage, combines Nigerian and American culture.
Nigeria is almost a third character in my work," she said. "A lot of my work is about investigating my love for Nigeria and my life in America.
I met my husband at college and there was some anxiety that if I married outside my culture I would lose my identity, but there is a space in my work where these things come together."
Akunyili is hoping to help change attitudes to art in Nigeria, where she said appreciation is growing slowly.

"If I hadn't left Nigeria, I wouldn't be an artist, I would be a doctor," she said. "When I told my parents I wanted to be an artist, they couldn't get their heads around why an educated person who went to college in America would want to be an artist.

"If people think of artists, it's somebody by the side of the road painting signs.
She said many new Nigerian artists were successful internationally, but few were well known within the country.

"However, there is a new crop of creative Nigerians who are changing this and others will follow," she said. "I want to be part of that change."

She said the country had seen a "cultural explosion" in the last 10 years in music, fashion, film and other creative industries.
"When I was young, the less Nigerian you were the cooler you were, but now we have gone back to tradition," said Akunyili. "There's a nice energy about the country that's finally coming into its own."

Several of Akunyili's works include images of a black woman and a white man -- dancing in a nightclub, in bed together and in a traditional Igbo wedding ceremony.

Another shows a party at a neighbor's house in the Nigerian town where Akunyili grew up.

Akunyili won her residency immediately after graduating with a Masters of Fine Art from Yale University.
She said: "I noticed a lot of artists I like had done a residency at Studio Harlem, and I thought this couldn't be a coincidence. I felt something really good was happening there.

"If I had a list of all the things I wanted, this residency was at the top.

"I applied towards the end of my year at Yale, but I didn't think I would get it because it was very competitive and a lot of people apply several times.

"I thought if it takes three times on average, I should start collecting my rejection letters. I was very surprised to get it first time."

The residency ended with a four-month exhibition, "Primary Sources," featuring Akunyili's work alongside that of the two other Artists In Residence, Meleko Mokgosi and Xaviera Simmons.
"Getting the residency was a big game changer for me," said Akunyili. "I have friends who graduated with me who have made little or no work because they are working other jobs to pay the rent.

"The residency puts you on a platform for people to write about and talk about, and also puts you in touch with a lot of other artists.

"The show at the end is four months, and it's allowed far more people to see my work than I ever thought would.

"Now it's over I want to try and continue with the rigor of being in a studio every day."

Akunyili's work has not yet been shown in her own country, something she would like to change soon.

"I want people to see that art is something you can do with your life," she said."[/b]
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/22/world/africa/nigerian-artist-njideka-akunyili/index.html

[quote author=*Kails*]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEqqmmY6bLo[/quote]Oh yes , I have seen this video, thank you though. This video should be discussed more

shymexx: Mansa Musa - the richest man ever was from West Africa!!

Proud of that legendary black man!!

True to a extent but I don't agree with his Muslim religion he practiced

[b]"Donald Trump, the impossibly coiffed real estate mogul, reality TV star and de facto leader of the "birther" movement, made his "big announcement" about President Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying he would give $5 million to a charity of Obama's choice in exchange for the release of the commander in chief's college records and passport application. The announcement was immediately mocked on Twitter.

"Barack Obama is the least transparent president in the history of this country," Trump said in a video shot from his New York office and uploaded to YouTube. "I'm very honored to have gotten him to release his long-form birth certificate or whatever it may be."

"I have a deal for the president," Trump continued. "If Barack Obama opens up and gives his college records and applications and if he gives his passport applications and records I will give to a charity of his choice—inner-city children in Chicago, American Cancer Society, AIDS research, anything he wants—a check immediately for $5 million."

The professional carnival barker also issued an accompanying press release on his Facebook page.
Our expectations about @realDonaldTrump's Obama announcement were clearly not low enough," New York magazine said on its Twitter feed.

"BREAKING: Donald Trump demands to know what medical school Dr. Dre went to," @BScalabrine24 wrote on Twitter.

"Trump will give $5 million if Obama releases his college records," Twitter user @WatchJ tweeted. "I'll give a crackhead $3 if Trump releases that squirrel sittin' on his head."

"BREAKING: Donald Trump replaces bed bugs as Americas #1 Pest," Lizz Winstead tweeted.

"We're going to make a very important cat announcement shortly that will change the Internet," Buzzfeed declared.

"Sorry Trump, but in the same way the U.S. doesn't negotiate with terrorists, presidents shouldn't negotiate with idiots," @the_moonface wrote.

"This Donald Trump character is Andy Kaufman's greatest bit ever," Aaron Blitzstein tweeted.

"Donald Trump is the Honey Boo Boo of rich people," the fake Morgan Freeman said.

"Trump, would you be a dear and offer 5 million dollars if Romney will reveal ANY PART of his economic plan?" Alex Baze wrote on Twitter.

The Onion tweeted: "'I'm a sad, pathetic human being and a complete waste of life.' — Donald Trump."

In an interview with "Fox & Friends" on Monday, Trump said, "I have something very, very big concerning the president of the United States. I will be announcing it sometime probably Wednesday and it's going to be very big."

"Will it change the election?" co-host Gretchen Carlson asked Trump. "Possibly," Trump replied. "It's very big—bigger than anybody would know."

Following Trump's titillating tease, there was some speculation that he would unveil divorce papers that Michelle Obama had allegedly drawn up more than a decade ago. Others thought the "Celebrity Apprentice" host had proof of the president's rumored cocaine use during college.

In August, Trump was supposed to deliver a "big surprise" at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., but Hurricane Isaac forced the GOP to cut his appearance from the truncated schedule. The "big surprise"? A video featuring an Obama impersonator who Trump predictably fired."[/b]
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/trump-announcement-obama-161111445--election.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl9e-f6nbd4

[b]" Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said pregnancies resulting from rape are part of God's plan, tearfully explaining that he only supports abortions when a mother's life is in danger.

"I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen," Mourdock said during Tuesday's Senate debate, choking up. Mourdock's opponent, Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly, opposes abortion except in cases of rape and incest.

After the debate, Mourdock further explained his comment.

"Are you trying to suggest somehow that God preordained rape, no I don't think that," said Mourdock, according to The Associated Press. "Anyone who would suggest that is just sick and twisted. No, that's not even close to what I said."

Democrats wasted no time linking GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney to Mourdock. Earlier this week, Romney personally appeared in a TV ad for the Indiana state treasurer, offering his endorsement.

"Richard Mourdock's rape comments are outrageous and demeaning to women. Unfortunately, they've become part and parcel of the modern Republican Party's platform toward women's health, as Congressional Republicans like Paul Ryan have worked to outlaw all abortions and even narrow the definition of rape," Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said in a statement released to press.

"As Mourdock's most prominent booster and the star of Mourdock's current campaign ads, Mitt Romney should immediately denounce these comments and request that the ad featuring him speaking directly to camera on Mourdock's behalf be taken off the air," she added

"Mitt's man Mourdock apes Akin, reflecting a GOP that is way out of mainstream," Obama strategist David Axelrod tweeted.

Romney's campaign distanced itself from Mourdock's comment.

"Gov. Romney disagrees with Richard Mourdock's comments, and they do not reflect his views," campaign spokeswoman Andrea Saul said.

Abortion has become a more prominent issue in the presidential campaign in recent weeks, as Mitt Romney told the Des Moines Register that he would not pursue any specific abortion legislation as president and began airing a new TV ad in which a woman touts Romney's support for abortions in cases of rape and incest-a difference of opinion between Romney and his running mate, Paul Ryan.

The Obama campaign hit Romney on abortion soon after, releasing a TV ad of its own that features footage from a 2007 GOP presidential primary debate in which Romney said he would be "delighted" to sign a bill banning all abortions in the U.S.

Missouri Senate candidate Rep. Todd Akin said during an interview in August that women's bodies have ways of preventing pregnancy in cases of what he called "legitimate rape." Akin apologized for the comment, but refused to leave the race despite pressure from his own party."[/b]
http://news.yahoo.com/gop-senate-candidate-god-intended-pregnancies-rape-061057785--abc-news-politics.html

[quote author=*Kails*]I think its time west africans start talking more about this
and lets put egypt to rest.

let's start glorifying the greatness that is much closer to home. [/quote]Amen, Cosign 100%

[quote author=ekt_bear]He should have just left it at Chicago.[/quote]yup exactly

Their are accents for the the different tribal languages now?

Personally I don't agree with Polygamy but I never knew Europeans even cared in the first place about African polygamy. Any way this is nothing new Africans have been doing this for centuries since the ancient times, it may have decreased over the years but it is still embraced and practiced in Africa today by many African men without resistance sometimes, even by some wealthy and powerful African men, and I don't see that changing any time soon.

mubaraqqq: I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say Nigerians will always be Nigerians- whether at home or abroad. You see that in little things they do like some comments they make, their view on things or even what they surround themselves with. Here's an article that gives a typical example of things Nigerians abroad surround themselves with to 'feel' home a little:


Nigerians in Diaspora | 5 things you'll find in every Nigerian's home Abroad

Moving from your home country to a new country is one of the hardest things anyone can do. To adjust to our new environment we try to surround ourselves with products that we used back home or remind us of home (consciously or unconsciously). Nigerians are no different, and here are 5 products you are sure to find in a Nigerian’s house abroad...

4. Wrappers
Yes there are fancy night gowns, pajamas and sexy Victoria secret lingerie but for the ultimate comfort just tie a wrapper and go about your business. Nothing reminds you of home or screams that you are a Nigerian than a wrapper…
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Read More: http://www.shikenan.com/article-details/1/124/1/5-THINGS-YOU-WILL-ALWAYS-FIND-IN-A-NIGERIAN-HOUSE-ABROAD [/url]

I'm sure you'll agree that everyone misses home even a little bit (some admit it and others refuse to).

Please, share some things you believe Nigerians will always have in their homes whether home or abroad.

Wow that article is spot on and true, every Nigerian home abroad has at least most of the things listed in their homes but I feel at the sametime there is nothing wrong with it though, and it is inevitable with some of the things listed when it comes to the foods and etc, so in the end of the day this list shouldn't be a surprise.

So you believe testosterone levels affect black women psychologically? not just physically as you showed in the link

UmericanGirl: mschew!

I cannot stand how Obama criticizers are labeled racist. Its bullshit.

I don't think all Obama criticizers are racist but some are, and those ones made sure they had the spotlight to show it like the one in the video I showed.

UmericanGirl:

Obama doesn't need to leave the US but he needs to leave the white house.

well I am not a Obama fanatic but he is better then the one running against him now, who wants another war and thinks 47% of americans don't pay taxes and depend on american government

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d06sSUURxMA

[b]"MILWAUKEE -- Republican Senate candidate Tommy Thompson's campaign says his son apologizes for suggesting voters in the fall election should send President Barack Obama back to Kenya.

Jason Thompson, the son of the former Wisconsin governor, was caught on camera Sunday making those remarks duing a brunch hosted by the Kenosha County Republican Party.

"We have the opportunity to send President Obama back to Chicago — or Kenya," said Jason Thompson, an attorney at a large Milwaukee law firm.

The comment drew laughs from the crowd, with one woman jokingly adding, "We are taking donations for that Kenya trip."

The video was taken by a Democratic Party operative and posted at BuzzFeed Politics on Sunday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Obama's father was Kenyan, but the president was born in Hawaii.

Jason Thompson, 38, has been involved in his father's efforts to win a Senate seat and has represented the candidate at some events.

"The governor has addressed this with his son, just like any father would do," the campaign said in a statement. "Jason Thompson said something he should not have, and he apologizes."

Democratic Rep. Tammy Baldwin is running against Thompson. Her campaign's spokesman, John Kraus, said Monday that the Thompson campaign is becoming increasingly desperate and dishonest.

The candidate himself "has not apologized for these comments, nor has he disavowed them," Kraus wrote. "Thompson needs to start taking responsibility for what his campaign says and does."

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Brad Courtney also spoke at the Kenosha event.

Priebus issued a statement Monday, saying he agreed with Gov. Thompson. "The comment was out of line and his son rightfully apologized," he said. "[/b]
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-tommy-thompsons-son-apologizes-for-obama-comments-20121015,0,3942800.story

[b]" A couple in Hong Kong is suing a Boston-area education consultant for the $2 million they say they paid him to get their two sons into top prep schools and, ultimately, an Ivy League university. The suit is seen by some as an example of an "arms race" in education.

Gerald and Lily Chow, citizens of Hong Kong, say they hired Mark Zimny and his company, IvyAdmit Consulting Associates in Cambridge, Mass. to help their two sons get into elite schools in the U.S.

"They decided in 2006 that their sons, First Son and Second Son, would benefit most by being educated in the top schools in the United States," says the lawsuit, first filed in 2010 with a U.S. district court in Massachusetts.

The Chows had determined that their "target university" was Harvard, the Boston Globe reported.

Their first son, then 15, graduated as a ninth grader from a junior boarding school in Deerfield, Mass. in June 2007.

The Chows say Zimny approached them at his graduation ceremony, claiming he was a professor at Harvard University, and that he could use his connections to help the sons get into New England boarding schools and Ivy League colleges.

The lawsuit says that Zimny made a number of false claims, including that he was a professor at Harvard.

"Zimny was never a Harvard professor; he had briefly been a visiting assistant professor and a lecturer, but any faculty relationship with Harvard had ended by June 30, 2005, two years before he met the Chows, the suit says.

John Fitzpatrick, an attorney representing Zimny, refuted the allegations in the lawsuit.

"As made clear in the public legal memoranda filed for Dr. Zimny in this case, he absolutely denies committing any fraud or other misconduct," Fitzpatrick told ABC News.

The Chows could not be reached for comment. Their attorney did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

The suit states that Zimny encouraged the Chows to entrust money to him, which he would then donate on their behalf to the universities to improve their admissions prospects.

"Zimny also claimed that because of 'embedded racism,' there is resistance among the schools from becoming 'too friendly with Asian donors,' and that there is 'an unwritten presumption that donations are expected from full-pay foreign students'," the suit states.

Suzanne Rheault, CEO and founder of Aristotle Circle, a tutoring and educational consulting company based in New York City, said whether or not the allegations are true, educational consulting is a burgeoning industry that has increasingly targeted families outside the U.S.

She said legitimate companies will never promise an outcome to a family.

Otherwise, "You're taking advantage of peoples' desperation and eagerness," she said.

She said her company has former admissions officers from Ivy League schools who don't charge "nearly the same" fees.

The Chows' fees started out at $4,000 a month for each child, excluding tuition and board, in exchange for tutoring, educational plans and other services.

The services were "very attractive" to the parents, "as their young sons would spend much of each year in the United States, with which the Chows were very unfamiliar and where they had no connections."

"Zimny, whom they had come to trust based on their interaction with him and his representations, including without limitation his representation that he was a Harvard professor, promised to watch over their sons to ensure not only their educational success but also their safety and assimilation in the United States," the suit says.

Eventually, the suit says, Zimny asked for a $1 million retainer for each child, which the Chows paid.

"Zimny represented that this $2 million retainer would be part of a big pool of money contributed by similar Asian, mainly Korean, families," the complaint states. "He stated that the purpose of this pool of money was to help their sons and daughters to gain admission to colleges of their choice in the United States."

Eventually, the relationship between the Chows and Zimny "began to deteriorate" in the summer of 2009. At that time, the Chows learned that Zimny had not been authorized to recruit for the Loomis Chaffee boarding school in Connecticut as they say he had claimed.

In the fall of 2009, the Chows claim Zimny requested they provide another $1 million for a development contribution to Stanford University.

Mr. Chow, however, said that he wanted to make the contribution in memory of his late mother. Zimny refused, "stating that the $1 million contribution had to be made through him." Chow did not make the contribution.

Zimny admits to accepting the $1 million fee for each son but argues in his motion to dismiss the suit that it "was proposed as an option and ultimately was chosen and later insisted on by the Chows."

A status conference is scheduled for mid-November, according to court documents, as the two-year-old case moves forward.

Rheault said it is common for families, especially families not familiar with the college admissions process, to seek professional guidance for their children's education and future, even paying thousands to do so.

With budget cuts at public schools, educators and guidance counselors have limited resources to help hundreds of students at a time. A study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling from 2005 indicated that the average public high school student received about 38 minutes of college advising per year from their guidance counselor.

And with families from emerging markets like Brazil or China willing to spend more money, "getting into an Ivy League school has become an arms race," Rheault said.

The Boston Globe reports that the boys, not named in the lawsuits, eventually went to Ivy League schools, just not Harvard.

"Who wants to take the accomplishment away from them?" she said. "As parents, whether they're wealthy or not, what parent doesn't want the best education for their kids?"[/b]
http://gma.yahoo.com/parents-sue-education-consultant-2-million-sons-dont-203402825--abc-news-money.html

apala911: Dino Melaye's Wife,tokunbo,attacks Hubby Openly Over Pregnancy Tale With Actress

Coming from the pregnancy mess controversial former Kogi lawmaker, Dino Melaye has been involved in with light skinned Yoruba actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe, his legal wife, Tokunbo, has shown her displeasure over the matter.

Dino, known for his 'fight' against bad governance, has reportedly denied vehemently the responsibility of the pregnancy of Bisi, who he reportedly dated for some months before now. Dino and Tokunbo are married with three children.

Reacting to the pregnancy tale her husband is entangled in, Tokunbo took to twitter to tweet some sarcastic tweets about the issue, which has lingered on for some weeks now.

She first questioned a lady on why she would use Dino picture as a profile picture on her handle. "hi babes, just wondering why you have my husband's pix as your avatar?! I'm so sure he's not the 'D' (Dino)?! she queried

Her other tweets and retweets read, "You have a Masters degree in lying, but I have a PHD in detecting bullsh*t! Don't lose yourself, trying to hold on to someone who doesn't care about losing you! If you want me, show me. If you need me, tell me. If you have me, show me off. If I'm worth it, fight for me.

"Trust is like paper…Once it’s crumpled, it can’t be perfect again. There's a limit to what one can take, if you keep piling load on the camels back, there comes a point that back will surely break! Never lie to the girl of your life, for the girl of the night.

"If you succeed in cheating someone, don't think that the person is a fool ... realize that the person trusted you much more than you deserve. I forgive a lot, but I never forget what's said and done."

Tokunbo then concluded her set of tweets with "I rest my case, I hold my peace. One day the truth will [be] 'out' and everyone will know what you are! :-D (Dino?)."
http://nigeriafilms.com/news/19154/35/dino-melayes-wife-tokunbo-attacks-hubby-openly-ove.html

Not surprised if it is true, but if it is a lie shame on Bisi but if it is true this story will turn messy before it dies down.

[b]"Actress Stacey Dash was attacked with negative tweets after voicing her support of Mitt Romney on Twitter over the weekend. Many comments were racially charged and others suggested the star of the 1990s hit 'Clueless' should just "kill herself.
One man wrote, "This hurts, but you a Romney lover and you slutting yourself for the white man only proves why no black man would marry u." Another Twitter user said: "She's an indoor slave, you know that, sis." Many tweets expressed disbelief that a woman of African American heritage would vote for anyone but Obama, and some suggested that her account must have been hacked. The backlash began on Sunday, after Dash tweeted "Vote for Romney: The only choice for your future," along with a provocative photo of herself wearing a red Baywatch-style tank suit standing in front of an American flag. "Kill yourself you old hag…" a Twitter used lashed out. "The only choice for your future." Another wrote, "You're an unemployed black woman endorsing @MittRomney. You're voting against yourself thrice. You poor beautiful idiot. Some, notably, Obama supporter Sandra Fluke, who was branded a "slut" and "prostitute" by Rush Limbaugh in March, called for the barrage of ugly tweets to desist. Limbaugh used the degrading language after Fluke, a law student and women's rights activist, was in the news for being barred from testifying to a congressional committee on government contraception coverage. "So disappointed to see people attacking @REALStaceyDash for voicing her opinion," Fluke tweeted on Monday. "Disagree politically, but #racist comments are unacceptable.Dash defended herself to the Twitterverse as well: "My humble opinion…EVERYONE is entitled to one," the actress tweeted in response the controversy. Supporters from across party lines have created the hashtag #ISupportStacyDash to defend the actress and also to have conversation about freedom of speech and civility in political discourse during the last weeks before a heated election."[/b]
http://shine.yahoo.com/work-money/stacey-dash-twitter-backlash-voicing-support-romney-170600904.html

[img]http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/51298919/Stacey+Dash+2.jpg[/img]

rokiatu: Damnn she;s flat chested.

I thought I had small boobs, but I will take a back seat for her.

yeah Rihanna has always been small/flat chested but I know what you mean

Akposkool: A whole royal babe breast be lyk that?my granny breast is even more appealing 2 d eyes dan her's.mtcheew

lol

TerryCarr: Gumbo has a black influence
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Shrimp_gumbo.jpg

Looks delicious, I would have never guessed it is gumbo, it looks like a spicy curry Jamaican dish I have eaten but a little bit brighter

Tolaaaaannni: @topic for me it is

African Food

-Nigerian Food ( I cannot live without eating naija food, I honestly think I will die if I don't taste naija food for one week .)

- Gambian Food (Jollof rice/Benachin made by a gambian is simply the best! I don't know what they do to get their rice
to taste like that but it taste so heavenly )

-Ethiopian Food (I love injera and wot, its very similar to indian chapati but much better. )

-Morrocan Food (Morrocan chicken tagine is so amazing )

Not so African Food

- Indian/Bengali food (I have a soft spot for biryani, paratha, naan and tandoori chicken )

-Chinese Food ( sesame chicken and fried rice. )

-spainish Food/mexican ( Paella, Tacos, and Nachos!! )

Now I am making myself Hungry...

Nice list I never had Gambian and Moroccan food, interesting

Vuitton: Haters shud leave Jay alone ooh. The dude is representing better than most of these other hypocrite artistes

JayZ got more threads than any other musican in Nairaland! WHY

How does this topic has anything to do with hating, sometimes I wonder if people know the word meaning of "hating" anymore they way people use it losely just for anything.

Any way what the op and other are saying is correct, Jay-Z is one of the greatest rappers in the world, he happen to become a millionaire out of that craft and make a name for himself but that does that mean a street in Nigeria should be named after him when he never did anything to progress or contribute the country, maybe in America like New York his state or other places where there is a strong hip-hop and rap presence but in Nigeria it doesn't make any sense.

[b]"Barbadian beauty Rihanna definitely treats her body like a canvas. With tattoos at the most bizarre as well as predictable places, Rihanna is a major fan of body art, and for her- her body is her expression.

Her latest addition to her long 'body' of tattoos is an image of the Egyptian goddess Isis, kneeling with her wings spread, looking sideways.

The huge tattoo spans across Rihanna's ribcage, just below her breasts.
The reason behind the pop star getting inked is her love and adoration for her deceased grandmother, called Gran Gran Dolly by Rihanna.

She tweeted the picture of her tattoo and said, "Goddess Isis- Complete Woman - Model for future generations- #GRANGRANDOLLY - always in and on my heart."

The Russian Roulette singer's grandmother Clara Braithwaite, who she affectionately called ‘Gran Gran Dolly’ passed away in June earlier this year in New York.

Rihanna has spoken about her closeness with her grandmother often on Twitter.

In the picture tweeted by the Umbrella singer, she is holding her arm across her bare cleavage to hide her bosom, showing the tattoo.

The tattoo is monochromatic with intricate detail and shading.

The goddess Isis' wings are designed in accordance with Rihanna's bust.

The curves of the wings match with her breast size so that the tattoo can be adequately seen.

Rihanna, nicknamed Riri, tweeted another picture which is a collage of a picture of her with the grandmother, and a picture of her tattoo- this time hidden underneath a see-through red top.

Rihanna is known for her crazy ways and freewill. With numerous tattoos on most of her body, we wonder if Rihanna treats her body as a notepad for her to scribble away.

Not that we are complaining! Now, we are on a check-out for Rihanna's next vacation, where we can see her flaunting the goddess tatoo in a bikini"[/b]
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/BUSTY-BLAST-Rihanna-gets-inked-below-her-breasts-for-her-grandmother/Article1-927412.aspx
https://spyghana.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wpid-210912rihanna02s.jpg

jennykadry: Lol check out her pics where she's got no bra on. The thing don fall diee

http://necolebitchie.com/2012/07/01/beyonce-jay-z-kanye-kim-kardashian-nicki-minaj-front-row-the-2012-bet-awards/solange-beyonce-jay0z-kanye-west-and-kim-kardashian-at-the-2012-bet-awards/

she's got no bra on there. the wonders of a bra

not obvious but it shows, the pictures don't lie, not surprised though

pro01: Oga Trump is right jare. I mean, it would be understandable for a Kate Moss or Madonna to sun bathe topless without a care in the world, but a Grade A royal like Kate Middleton. . .a likely future Queen of England should not be so insouciant. It makes little sense to throw caution to the wind because you expect others to respect your privacy.

Thankfully, however, the bosoms are very modest (to put it mildly) - so the scandal should be as 'minimal' and forgettable as her chest. I reckon it would have been more scandalous if she had fuller, juicier mammaries. . . .the sight of a Queen-to-be's bare 'melons' dangling in their full, double-D cup glory would have been truly unforgettable. Lol.

kulyie: heheheheehe u funny die,but how come a young ladys breast dat has not even dropped one sag like dat,d thing sef doesnt even look inviting,but oga prince like am like dat,maybe dat was y he was doin d oda ones in las vegas.lol,d tin no even stand at all,shey na wetin prince go dey suck b dat.hehehehehe.orisirisi,so as fine as prince is,im no see gal wey im breast still dey stand like beyonce,kim kardashian,nicky minaj etc,e con go marry one thin gal wil fallen bre..ast,no bom bom,no hips like shakira,no breast,she con be like number 1

LOL

[quote author=baby-boy]Do you think anyone would be able to stop the British press if its a topless picture of Michelle Obama or Carla Bruni[/quote]I doubt it