The Summer of All Sorts


Back -- sorry about this Blogville madness, we bloggers have all taken holidays at the same time, more like we have too much work to handle but I'm always a comment away you know ;o) HINT HINT.

I have All Sorts of things for you today, in no particular order:


DIMPLES' PRE-NYSC ENCOUNTER COMING SOON

Yes, Dimples is in Nigeria (for those of you who didn't know) and has sent me a detailed account of her NYSC Registration and all. It is going to be a laugh so come back soon and watch this space.....


THANKS TO SUPPORTERS

I have to say, apart from my fellow bloggers, a lot of non-bloggers have contributed to the info I put on my blog, even down to my pops - hehe. Yes oh, he sent me something, i'll add later but many thanks go out to:

  • Bizzle
  • Wands
  • Baby M.
  • GoldMine

Thanks guys, without you, this blog would be this - BlankPage so MANY THANKS!


J-FACTOR ON SATURDAY, SEPT 29TH



As a proud Christian, I am happy to see our own version of the X-Factor. "So You Think You Can Sing; Have you got the J-Factor?"

1. Confirmed Judges:

* Michelle Mckinney Hammond.
* Pastor Shola Adeaga.
* Manager of 4 Konerz aka DJ Elnino

2. Final Round Auditions

Date: Saturday 1st September 2007
Time: 12 noon till 9pm @ Jesus House Centre

3. Winner's Prize: Sponsored Holiday To Any Destination In Europe *

Go to http://www.jfactor.org.uk/ or email info@jfactor.org.uk YUP!!

HAVE I SEEN ANYONE BLONDER? I THINK NOT - MISS TEEN USA ANSWERS QUESTION




TONIGHT - GRADE CHARITY SHOW


A night of comedy, music, fashion, food, dance and giving (charity link)

London's finest rappers: Vichizzle/Surrender/La Saga Street Dancers/Singers such as Spoilt4Choice and all the way from Nigeria, 6-TEAM!! And a Fashion show by FAB

VENUE: Jesus House (address - JesusHouse.org.uk)



BAG BORROW OR STEAL



Interesting -- site where you can borrow or rent the Latest Authentic Designer Handbags Purses Jewelry and Accessories! http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/



WHEN THE REST OF YOU FORGET NOLLYWOOD, MONA'S LOVE STILL STANDS


Is this a revolution? NOLLYWOOD TV ON DEMAND?! http://www.nollywoodtv.co.uk/

Testimonial -- "I sit down in my living room and choose from over 200 films and start watching immediately. It's got to be the best thing to happen to African Home entertainment!"

It is applicable to viewers in the UK I think, a grreat idea, why didn't I think of it first! :o)



LABOR WEEKEND LINE UP


Note, I spelt my labour as "labor" as this applies to those in yankers hehehe. There is a lot of stuff going on this weekend e.g. The Ultimate Naija Soiree in Atlanta tonight.

More info here...



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WATCH YOUR FAVOURITE CELEBS AFTER THEIR NIGHT OUT ON TMZ


This site is so cool, no more paparazzis taking over, now we have authentic video coverage live and direct - TMX Vid

TMZ on TV starting September 10th


HAVE YOU HEARD OF BUKKA.ORG?


Bukka™ is a research and educational trust registered as a charity in the UK (charity number 11079963). We rely on donations from founder members and friends and receive no government or corporate sponsorship. Founded in 2003, our main concern has been the developing world city; our focus to date has been Lagos. We have sought to read the city through cultural artefacts and codes that cumulatevely unravel a city that is often read as a chaotic agglomeration that defies orthodox urbanism. It is bukka's ambition to influence not only architects and designers, but crucially those who make policy in the urban development context.

Bukka™ is a ‘think tank’ that aims to create a transcultural investigation into the potential optimisation of the way cities work in developing countries. The word ‘bukka™’ comes from the roadside restaurant in Nigeria .....read more


FINALLY, MY FAV PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Taye Diggs - Oh no he didn't!


My friend when she was younger - LOL (yahooze)


14 comments:

Naija Vixen said...

Lol...i luv the picture of your friend when she was younger...the makeup is on point...lol!! Going to the J-Factor,should be fun...we've got talent in the house of God...whoop whoop...! Have a great weekend babes xx

In my head and around me said...

On point as usual. All these links are great.

TMinx said...

I challenge you to find something fun to do in Sweden lol! How are you Monalicious?

Thirty + said...

What in the name of designer labels is Miss South Carolina on about?! (lol)

Anonymous said...

Hmmm.....dat nollywood tv site looks dodgy to me. U and dis your friend's picture again. Once again, nice try at d wind-up. ;)

Bella Naija said...

hahahahah your friend's photo is too too mad! I loveeeeeee it!
How's it going Mona?

Anonymous said...

Rent a hand bag - hmmmm

Monalona, are you sure that is not you in the picture. You have been claiming it is some friend...

That miss teen usa is a trip. Can you believe she still came fourth ?!?!?!

Looking forward to J factor also.

Uzo said...

I love Nollywood movies jare...LOL....And i am so disappointed in Taye Diggs..LOL

Unbiased said...

Your dad suggests things to blog about? Well if your dad is who i think it is i'll believe it. Does his name begin with a D? lol!! He certainly is someone i met and thot hey age is nothing but a number and it is the mind and not the years that age us. lol!! Keep up the work girl and dont leave blogsville the way everyone is doing!!

Aramide said...

@ Unbiased thanks for stopping by

@ Uzo - thanks hun :o)

@ Dami Sho - better get renting, cant believe that waffler i.e. miss north carolina still came 4th

@ Bella - i'm good dear

@ Wienna - u gotta love it ;o)

@ 30+ - LOLOL

Thanks NV and InMyHeadAround...

Dimples said...

U this babe u have put my baby picture up again...it's all good sha!!!
Naija is a trip...NYSC is screwing with us as they want...freaking moved to October now..it's all good sha..

Oh i miss blogville sha!!!

Anonymous said...

LOL! Dimples is dat u posing with d phone? looking too fly


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