Breaking: Trump appoints Nigerian Ogunlesi member of his economic team...Read It All On Tafia World

 Nigerian-born Adebayo Ogunlesi, who is the chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm and one of Fortune 500 companies, has been named a member of an economic advisory forum to US president-elect Donald Trump. The 63 year-old Nigerian is the only African face in the 16-man team, which has Steve Schwarzman, CEO of private-equity giant Blackstone as chairman.ADAdebayo Ogunlesi: to advise Trump on the economy “President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced that he is establishing the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum,” said the press release from Blackstone. “The Forum, which is composed of some of America’s most highly respected and successful business leaders, will be called upon to meet with the president frequently to share their specific experience and knowledge as the president implements his plan to bring back...read it here...

I can’t remain a Muslim because of my make-ups, says Africa's Male Bobrisky...Read It All On Tafia World

 He was born Idris Okuneye, male and a native of Ogun State. In his quest to be different, he transformed almost all the maleness in him into a feminine personality we have all come to know as Bobrisk. His voice, mannerisms and looks are all of a woman. For this, he has made many enemies from both sexes. Africa’s Male Barbie and Cross Dresser, Bobrisky The men feel uncomfortable around a man who is all woman and the women just can’t accept a man putting up a challenge as a woman. So, for Bobrisky it is walking a tight rope as what many have termed the African male-Barbie. Surely, many don’t trust him, but he has successfully created an image that has launched him to limelight, where he has too many questions...read it here...

Entertainment personalities waiting for ‘Mr Right’...Read It All On Tafia World

 Being a celebrity has its perks and so are the downsides. Because these people live their lives in the open, it appears they can’t have a private life. For those who are of marriageable age, the suitors seem not to be forthcoming. Why? The reasons are endless. Though many of these celebrities may want to have us believe they don’t care one way or another but we all see the ember of the fire burning beneath their souls. But for those who have got tired of being too strong, for too long, they are no longer afraid or ashamed to cry out. Here, are some of our entertainment personalities who have aired their desperation to marry or remarry after experiencing divorce. (  Toke Makinwa Toke Makinwa Since her marriage crashed last year, popular OAP, Toke Makinwa, has not only openly admitted that she is in need of a new husband, but her post on Twitter recently revealed that she is in desperate search for a spouse. Toke in an online post about her newly-married best friend, Kunbi Oyelese-Tomori who is currently enjoying her honeymoon in Paris, prayed that Baba God should pick up her call for a hubby with a smiley that showed that she is searching. Her post reads, “Baba God pick up the call; where is bae.” Naz Jesse Bako Naz Jesse Bako Beautiful Nollywood actress, Nazareth Jesse Bako, fondly called Naz by friends and fans got an unconventional birthday gift on her last birthday when her Pastor dad who had not attended her birthday celebration in 20 years gave her a marching order to settle down this year. The Fulani actress had planned to go on a bender, painting the town red with friends when her family led by her pastor dad showed up. ‘’I was so happy; I didn’t suspect the man had come with a mission. While he was praying for my success, health, and happiness, he suddenly veered into asking God to provide me with a husband this year. In fact the tone of the prayer changed completely and he started imploring me to settle down this year with a husband of my own.” Waje “It’s not anybody’s business that I am not married. My fans know that I’m happy. Whether I am married or not; I am a happy woman. Of course, na God dey give person man. The day God will give me a man, I’ll let you people know and will invite you to my wedding. If the man comes my way and he’s the right person, why not, I will marry him. For now, Jehovah, the King of kings, is the man in my life. I am married to Jesus,” she once proclaimed. Rita Dominic Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic in a recent live chat with fans on Facebook talked about her love for kids and finding true love. When asked by a fan if she has kids, Rita said, “No, I don’t but I would love to have. I love children so much, I’m working on it hopefully.” Amaka Okere Amaka Okere Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Amaka Okere, recently celebrated her 40th birthday with her loved ones who turned up for the special occasion. But in an interview with Encomium, the celebrant was not happy because she did not mark the day in her husband’s house. She said, “The only thing I feel is lacking is the fact that I am not in a man’s house. I don’t have any regret. The only thing I am not happy about is the fact that I celebrated my 40th birthday alone, instead of doing it with my family.” The mother of three further revealed that she plans to get married later in the year, but said she is not yet in a relationship. Iyabo Ojo Iyabo Ojo Nollywood actress and single mother of two kids, Iyabo Ojo, has expressed that her heart is open to any man that comes knocking for marriage. According to her, “If my better half comes knocking on my door, I will open my heart for him. I am in a relationship with a very wonderful man who loves me and my kids so much. I, in return, love him so much but we don’t have any plan for marriage yet. Honestly, I am very happy with him in my life. My ideal partner is a God-fearing man, honest, handsome, very understanding, caring and giving. My man is an embodiment of all these but we are not planning marriage.” “In all this, I won’t still take nonsense from anyone. I don’t disrespect anyone and I never look down on anyone, so I won’t allow anyone to disrespect me,” she noted. Beverly Osu *Beverly Beverly once revealed to her fellow Big Brother Africa Housemates that she plans on getting hitched next year, saying, “I am ripe for marriage. But you are too young,” Cleo tried to advise the 21-year-old. But that piece of advice seemed to go in one ear and out the other for Beverly. “I am tired of having boyfriend,” she responded. The sexy model is not currently engaged, but it should be recalled that she was in a relationship with South African Housemate, Angelo. When asked by her fellow Housemates then what she would do if the South African did not tie the knots with her, she replied, “There are lots of other fish in the sea.” Hmmm…this lady is on a mission. Oya everybody hide your husbands, boyfriends and brothers o…even your fathers self, because she seems desperate. Empress Njamah Empress-Njamah When people ask her how she feels as a single woman, she says, “I feel like a woman who is not yet married. I am a realist. I am not the kind of woman who thinks that things just come to you. It will come at some point. It is not easy for people like us in the limelight, unlike others. What kills us sometimes is wanting to be perfect. A lot of people who fancy you probably don’t fancy being in the news.”

APC Crisis: Timi Frank asks Buhari to probe Oyegun over alleged N10m bribery...Read It All On Tafia World

 ABUJA – ‘Suspended’ Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Timi Frank has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to order an immediate investigation of a report alleging that the national leadership of the party was bribed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki to pave way for Thursday’s emergence of his ally, Bolaji Abdulahi as the substantive spokesman of the party. This was even as Frank threatened to sue Abdullahi for contempt of court should he assume his new office and begins to speak for the party. APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and...read it here...

Nigeria’s Soyinka not surprised Buhari’s shine is dulling...Read It All On Tafia World

 Nigerian literary icon Wole Soyinka on Thursday said he was not surprised that President Muhammadu Buhari has lost popularity just 18 months into office, given the high expectations that weighed on his government. The former military ruler won the 2015 election on an agenda of “change”, vowing to tackle the Boko Haramre...read it here...

KSA inducted into Hard Rock Hall Of Fame...Read it All On Tafia World

 Legendary Nigerian musician, King Sunny Ade, KSA, yesterday made history as the first Nigerian artiste to be inducted into the Hard Rock Café Hall of Fame. He is also the first Nigerian to have his memorabilia hanging from the Hard Rock Café. Hard Rock’s archive includes over 77,000 items, and is the largest private collection of Rock and Roll memorabilia in the world. king Sunny Ade At the star-studded ceremony, which held at the Hard Rock Café, Oniru, Lagos, the youthful boyish-looking performer, donated rare items from his collections including his much-treasured Vintage Fender Guitar, shoes and album cover to hang as a memorabilia at the edifice. A visibly excited KSA told the audience that he composed his...read it here...

Music meets Art as Uwaifo holds exhibition in Lagos...Read It All On Tafia World

Veteran musician, writer and sculptor, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is to hold an art exhibition and also release a new album. The exhibition, tagged Biomimetics of Sculpture: Research and What is Art, will showcase his works of art. It is scheduled to open on December 2, 2016 at Bogobiri Art Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos. (Sir Victor Uwaifo The event, which will also feature the release of his new 12-track CDs album titled, You’re the Finest, (WABUGIE), a beautiful, sweet sight and sound, is expected to be graced by important dignitaries which include, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Information and Culture minister, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Prof Wole Soyinka, among others. The unveiling and declaration of the event will be at 4.00 pm. The exhibition will run till 9th December 9, 2016.

Rapper Kanye West released from hospital: Media reports...Read It All On Tafia World

Rapper Kanye West was released from hospital on Wednesday, according to media outlets citing unidentified sources, more than a week after he was admitted for exhaustion. CNN and the Los Angeles Times said West left the UCLA Medical Centre. Kanye West’ People magazine quoted an unidentified source as saying West was “home, getting some rest’’. Representatives for West could not immediately be reached by Reuters for comment on West’s health status or hospital release. A spokeswoman for West’s wife, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, said in an email that there were no updates and referred queries to West’s representatives. The “Jesus Walks’’ rapper, 39, was taken to the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at the University of California, Los Angeles, last week after police responded to a call for help, several media outlets reported. Sources close to the rapper told People he was exhausted from a “spiritual crisis.’’ West’s hospitalisation followed a series of public rants and the cancellation of the rest of his concert tour. It came after a demanding couple of months for the rapper and his wife after she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, forcing the family to reassess its security and public profile. Kardashian, according to reports, has been by West’s bedside during his hospitalisation. Her E! Network reality show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians’’, is “currently in production and has not been halted’’, a network representative said in a statement.