North Korea bans leather coats after Kim starts new fashion trend

 

North Korea has banned leather coats that copy the style of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, multiple sources told Radio Free Asia. 

Kim popularized the leather jacket in 2019. It was initially worn by rich people who could afford the pricey item. 

However, fake leather was soon imported so the jacket could be worn by those with less money, which frustrated the North Korean leader. 

When these leather coats became popular, the law enforcement authorities went after the companies that made the coats that look too much like the Highest Dignity’s,” one source said.

A military parade in North Korea in January showed all the high-ranking officials wearing leather jackets, sparking even more interest in the material. However, literal fashion police have worked to confiscate the fake leather jackets in markets and from people wearing them.

Citizens have complained, saying it is not fair to take a jacket they paid for.

"The police respond to the complaints, saying that wearing clothes designed to look like the Highest Dignity’s is an 'impure trend to challenge the authority of the Highest Dignity,'" another source said. "They instructed the public not to wear leather coats, because it is part of the party’s directive to decide who can wear them."

The leather jacket has also been worn by Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un’s sister, who is speculated to be his chosen successor, according to the outlet.

“So now the leather coat has become a symbol for powerful women too,” the first source said.

MTN customers to join Wizkid at The London 02 Arena

 

Leading telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria is offering subscribers a chance to be part of history as Grammy award winner and Nigerian music star, Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun performs to a sold-out audience at the London 02 Arena from Sunday November 28 to Tuesday December 1, 2021.

The Afropop sensation made history as the first African to sell out three dates at the 02 Arena alongside global sensations like Beyonce, Rihanna and the Rolling Stone.

MTN’s offer will give Wizkid fans popularly known as #WizkidFC an opportunity to join the concert via an immersive live experience which includes access to behind the scenes footage such as backstage activities, dressing room and rehearsal sessions.

In a first-of-its-kind partnership with indigenous music streaming platform, UdUx, MTN customers will receive discounted data offers to join the global tour in support of Wizkid’s Made In Lagos album.

MTN customers can sign up through madeinlagos.udux.com for more details on the exclusive opportunity.  

Daddy Freeze responds to Biodun Fatoyinbo on behalf of the "community of nonentities" after the COZA pastor called those who condemn tithing "nonentities"

 

Daddy Freeze has responded to COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, after he slammed those who criticize payment of tithes.

 

Fatoyinbo, while preaching to his members to keep paying tithe, said that most critics of tithe payment use Elon Musk, an atheist, as an example that you can still succeed despite not paying tithe.

 

Fatoyinbo told his members that Elon Musk has "a covenant with some other person" and added that Christians who have a covenant with God should keep paying tithes.

 

He then said that those who condemn tithe payment are "nonentities".

 

Responding on behalf of "the community of nonentities", media personality Daddy Freeze, who speaks against the payment of tithe, invited Fatoyinbo to a debate on tithe payment.

Tonto Dikeh Reveals What She Is Currently Afraid Of

 Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has said she is no longer afraid of heartbreak from any man.

The mother of one took to her Instagram account to state that she was more afraid of not having enough money than a heartbreak.

Recall that Tonto was recently involved in a scandal with her ex boyfriend Prince Kpokpogri after dating for three months. Things got messy between the duo and a lot of confrontations which resulted in a public clash occured.

In a post on her social media, Tonto Dikeh stated that she is no longer moved by heartbreak and her major concern is lack of funds.

She said: “I don pass who Dey fear heartbreak
Na insufficient funds I Dey fear now.”

Adunni Ade Opens Up On Getting Pregnant Out Of Wedlock And How Her Father Reacted

 

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has taken to her social media to recount 

how her father reacted when she got pregnant outside wedlock years ago.

The 39-year-old in a lengthy post on Instagram disclosed that she went through a lot when she found out that she was pregnant with her first child.

She also added that when her father found that she was pregnant, he caught off her financial support as he was disappointed that his first daughter got pregnant out of wedlock.

“These past few days have been overwhelming! I remember when I found out I was pregnant with D’marion, it felt like the world came caving in on me. A whole lot happened to me. My Dad was so hurt that his first daughter was pregnant (out of wedlock, I understood ).

“I was a senior at college. It was the worst time of my life. All financial support was cut off! I was ill. My mom did all she could to stand by me. I felt as though I had failed in life as my Hero was disappointed in me. I began facing so many challenges in life. My heart was so fragile I thought I’d never make it through because of how terrible my life had become,” she wrote in part.

The actress further revealed that she got pregnant again after four years and was upset about going through a similar pain she had experienced.

Adunni Ade, however, said she is grateful for her children D’marion and Ayden for giving her a reason to live again.

She wrote: “Fast forward 4 years later, Ayden comes along. I recall being so upset! I got to go through the hurt, the pain all over! Damn! But this time around I was more determined! More focused on being successful for my 2 Lil princes. Ayden brought a different vibe to life, to live my life unapologetically.

“When I tell you my boys are my world, I mean it with every fibre of my existence. I’m nowhere near my goals in life but I tell you something! Things have changed! I get asked a lot how I do it, I simply answer “I just do it!” I recall working 2-3 jobs just to make ends meet. Leave out 4:30 am back after midnight. This consistent hard work is years of labor! These 2 miracles of mine have given me a chance to live again! My drive! My focus! All I have done! All I am! All for my Boys. Thank you D’marion Thank you Ayden for giving me a reason to live again,”

I Never Asked People To Donate Money For Me – Davido Speaks On N200m

 Popular Nigerian Singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has revealed in an interview with CNN that he did not ask for public donations.

The  singer had asked his friends and those he had given a hit song to give him some money ahead of his birthday.

Responding to his request, the DMW boss got over 200 million in about three days.

After accumulating the funds from his friends, fans and well wishers, Davido decided to give away the money to orphanages across Nigeria while also adding the sum of 50million of his money.

In a recent interview with CNN, Davido said that he never asked for a public donation instead he simply wanted his friends to give him some money as a birthday present.

The singer also stated that he was quite surprised at the amount he got because he was not truly expecting people to give as much as they did.

Kanye West shares throwback image kissing estranged wife Kim Kardashian after saying God will bring them back together... despite her romance with Pete Davidson

 

Love locked down? The 44-year-old rapper reminisced on happier days with his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, in a kissing snap shared to Instagram on Friday morning

Kanye West is doing whatever it takes to be back in good graces with his family.

The 44-year-old rapper reminisced on happier days with his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, in a kissing snap shared to Instagram on Friday morning. 

Despite the fact that Kim has moved on to date comedian Pete Davidson and Kanye was reportedly romancing supermodel Vinetria after breaking things off with Irina Shayk, the Heartless hitmaker claimed he publicly did 'things that were not acceptable as a husband' and 'God brings Kimye together' in a bid to win back his wife. 

Kanye was on hand to give back at the Los Angeles Mission's annual event for the unhoused in Skid Row on Wednesday evening where he revealed a few thoughts on life lately. 

'The narrative God wants is to see that we can be redeemed in all these relationships,' he said. 'We've made mistakes. I've made mistakes. I've publicly done things that were not acceptable as a husband. But right now today, for whatever reason — I didn't know I was going to be in front of this mic — but I'm here to change the narrative.

'I'm not letting E! write the narrative of my family. I'm not letting Hulu write the narrative of my family,' he added. 'I am the priest of my home.'

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Make em laugh: Kim recently went public with her romance with comedian Pete Davidson after the pair first worked together on her SNL hosting gig in October; seen on Instagram

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All Falls Down: Kanye was on hand to give back at the LA Mission's annual event for the unhoused in Skid Row on Wednesday evening where he revealed a few thoughts on life lately

'I have to be next to my children as much as possible. So, when I'm out the house, I've got a house right next to the house. I'm doing everything to be right next to the situation,' he said.

Realizing he was off on a tangent, he said: 'I’m trying to express this in the most sane way, the most calm way possible, but I need to be back home. '

He added: 'If the enemy can separate Kimye, there’s going to be millions of families that feel like that separation is ok … but when God brings Kimye together, there’s going to be millions of families that are going to be influenced to see that they can overcome the work of the separation, of trauma the devil has used to capitalize to keep people in misery while people step over homeless people to go to the Gucci store.'

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'We've made mistakes. I've made mistakes,' he said. 'I've publicly done things that were not acceptable as a husband. But right now today, for whatever reason — I didn't know I was going to be in front of this mic — but I'm here to change the narrative'

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Locked lips: Eyebrows were first raised when the two kissed on the lips during an early October SNL skit when she played Princess Jasmine and he Aladdin as the sat on a flying carpet 

 The insider told Page Six that West 'had never been there and wanted to see everything going on,' and 'talked about saving the world and how he had all these ideas to work with LA Mission.'

Kanye also said he saw Kim and their children that day: 'This Thanksgiving is all about restoring the families. Restore Thanksgiving. This morning I felt so blessed to wake up, do a workout, and be able to drive to my house, and see my wife and my kids. 

'That's right, I said my wife, and my children, and I want everyone to pray for my family to keep our family whole.' 

Kim filed for divorce from Kanye in February after nearly seven years of marriage. The couple has four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. 

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A whole new world: Kim is 'always' left 'smiling and excited' after hanging out with Davidson, who 'makes her laugh,' the source revealed, adding that her friends are 'eager for Kim to have fun and be free.'

She's reportedly 'falling' for the Saturday Night Live star after only a month of dating and has 'such an easy time' connecting with the comedian, as sources told US Weekly that Kim's inner circle is 'happy' to see her thriving post split from Kanye.

'He makes her feel good and she's excited to see what happens,' the insider revealed. 

Kim is 'always' left 'smiling and excited' after hanging out with Davidson, who 'makes her laugh,' the source revealed, adding that her friends are 'eager for Kim to have fun and be free.'

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Over: Kim filed for divorce from Kanye in February after nearly seven years of marriage. The couple has four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm

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Watch CCTV Footage Of How Female Clubber Died In Obi Cubana’s Abuja Club

 

A video has surfaced on the internet showing the moment a lady slumped and died at Abuja Club, Hustle & Bustle.

The club which is reportedly owned by a renowned socialite, Obi Cubana is understood to have been shut down hours after the incident.

The woman identified as Susan was electrocuted around the exit of the popular Hustle and Bustle club located in the Aminu Kano Crescent area of Wuse, Abuja.

The electrocution was reportedly caused by a buried metal on the floor of the clubhouse.

The incident was said to have been reported to the police immediately and an investigation has since commenced on the happening.

A video now viral on the internet, showed the moment the lady who was walking out of the club with two other men slumped and caused stirs as clubbers stood in fear.

The lady was seen lying helplessly while clubbers are making effort to resuscitate her.

Watch the video clip:

Grammy Award nominees unveiled as Justin Bieber, others bag eight nominations each

 

Record Academy has announced nominees for the 64th Grammy award in January 2022.

The 2022 Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Monday, January 31.

Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. had eight nominations each, and Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo are close behind with seven.

18-year-old Rodrigo got nominated in four big categories: ‘record of the year, Album of the year, song of the year and best new artist for her viral hit “Drivers License”

Lil Nas X also got away with five nominations alongside Brandi Carlile, Bruno Mars and Anderson.

Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 64th Grammys show during its second-annual virtual livestream event on Tuesday from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

Here’s the list of major categories with nominees;

Record of the Year

ABBA – I Still Have Faith in You

Jon Batiste – Freedom

Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga – I Get a Kick Out of You

Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon – Peaches

Brandi Carlile – Right on Time

Doja Cat, SZA – Kiss Me More

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me by Your Name)

Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License

Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open

Album of the Year

We Are – Jon Batiste

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga – Love for Sale

Justin Bieber – Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)

Doja Cat – Planet Her (Deluxe)

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

H.E.R. – Back of My Mind

Lil Nas X – Montero

Olivia Rodrigo – Sour

Taylor Swift – Evermore

Kanye West – Donda

Song of the Year

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits

Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile – A Beautiful Noise

Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License

H.E.R. – Fight for You

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Doja Cat, SZA – Kiss Me More

Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open

Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me by Your Name)

Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon – Peaches

Brandi Carlile – Right on Time

Best New Artist

Arooj Aftab

Jimmie Allen

Baby Keem

Finneas

Glass Animals

Japanese Breakfast

The Kid Laroi

Arlo Parks

Olivia Rodrigo

Saweetie

Best Pop Solo Performance

Justin Bieber – Anyone

Brandi Carlile – Right on Time

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Ariana Grande – Positions

Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License

Best Pop Vocal Album

Justin Bieber – Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)

Doja Cat – Planet Her (Deluxe)

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Ariana Grande – Positions

Olivia Rodrigo – Sour

Best R&B Performance

Snoh Aalegra – Lost You

Justin Bieber, Daniel Cesar, Giveon – Peaches

H.E.R. – Damage

Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open

Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings

Best R&B Song

H.E.R. – Damage

SZA – Good Days

Giveon – Heartbreak Anniversary

Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open

Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings

Best R&B Album

Snoh Aalegra – Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies

Jon Batiste – We Are

Leon Bridges – Gold-Diggers Sound

H.E.R. – Back of My Mind

Jazmine Sullivan – Heaux Tales

Best Rap Performance

Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties

Cardi B – Up

J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – My Life

Drake, Future, Young Thug – Way Too Sexy

Megan Thee Stallion – Thot Shit

Best Rap Album

J. Cole – The Off-Season

Drake – Certified Lover Boy

Nas – King’s Disease 2

Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost

Kanye West – Donda

Best Rap Song

DMX, Jay-Z, Nas – Bath Salts

Saweetie, Doja Cat – best Friend

Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties

Kanye West, Jay-Z – Jail

J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – My Life

Best Reggae Album

Etana – Pamoja

Gramps Morgan – Positive Vibration

Sean Paul – Live N Livin

Jesse Royal – Royal Soja – Beauty in the Silence

Spice – 10

Best Global Music Album

Rocky Dawuni – Voice of Bunbon Vol. 1.

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Angélique Kidjo – Mother Nature

Femi Kuti, Made Kuti – Legacy +

Wizkid – Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition

Adele's new album 30 is breaking US records

 

Adele's new album '30' broke two records previously held by Taylor Swift - fasting selling album and highest individual week's sales - after it was released last Friday (19.11.21)

Adele's '30' was the top selling album in the US after three days.

The 'Easy On Me' singer, 33, has broken the record held by Taylor Swift's 'evermore' – which sold 462,000 copies in the first week – by selling more than 500,000 copies of her new LP in the first few days of release.

According to Billboard, stats from MRC Data revealed the new album – which contains songs such as 'I Drink Wine' and 'My Little Love' – takes the title of this year's biggest individual week of sales, beating the record set by Taylor's re-released version of 'Red', 'Red (Taylor's Version)', which dropped on 12 November and sold 396,000 copies by the week ending November 18.

When taking into account streaming figures, the total volume of Adele's new album sold has hit more than 575,000 copies, according to the first drop of numbers, and the figure will be confirmed on Thursday (25.11.21).

It is expected to hit number one on the Billboard chart – when it is announced on December 4 – and would therefore become the hitmaker's third album to do so Stateside, after 2015's '25' and 2011's '21'.

Adele's promotion of her album has led her to do two television specials – one on CBS, which featured a performance and a heartfelt interview with Oprah Winfrey, airing on November 14 in the US, and another on ITV in the UK, with the star answering questions from the star-studded crowd.

The latter, titled 'An Audience with Adele', featured a host of famous faces in the audience, such as her good pal and comedian Alan Carr.

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti get Grammy nominations

 Angelique Kidjo and Black Coffee also got nominations.

On November 23, 2021, nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards were announced, and Nigerian stars: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti all got nominations in the Global Music Album and Global Music Performance categories.

Wizkid's Made In Lagos (Deluxe)' and Legacy+ by Femi Kuti and Made Kuti got nominations in the Best Global Music Album, while Best Global Music Performance gave Wizkid and Tems another nod for 'Essence,' and Burna Boy for 'Do Yourself' by Angelique Kidjo.

Other Africans like Angelique Kidjo got two Grammy nods: one alongside Burna Boy in the Best Global Music Performance and another for Mother Nature, her 2021 album. SCNSLY by Black Coffee also got a nod for Best Dance Album.

The awards will be presented on January 31, 2022

author:MOTOLANI ALAKE