welcome back President Alassane Ouattara after a month of medical treatment in France

After so many speculations on the health status of president Alassane Ouattara since admitted to a France based hospital, his returned home was well appreciated with warm welcome by many supporters.

Supporters  flooded the streets of Ivory Coast's commercial capital, Abidjan, Sunday to welcome back President Alassane Ouattara after a month of medical treatment in France.

Although he walked across the airport tarmac with the help of a cane, he otherwise showed little sign of his recent illness. 

Ouattara, who came to power in 2011, underwent a successful operation to alleviate pain caused by sciatica.

The atmosphere was very welcoming as thousands of supporters, beating drums or holding signs of welcome, linedup long route from the airport to the president's residence.

Since claiming power, Ouattara is admired by his international partners for fostering an economic renaissance in French-speaking West Africa's largest economy.

Welcome back President Alassane Ouattara...but if your physical competence is put to question by your health, I suggest you step down in peace as the president of Ivory Coast.

Amstel Malta - The Journey ft. Genevieve Nnaji

Superstar actress Genevieve Nnaji and iconic footballer John Mikel Obi were the lead acts in the inspirational "film", The Journey sponsored by Amstel Malta. 

The trailer commercial first premiered at this 2nd edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which took place on Saturday,  8th of March 2014 in Lagos. Not to forget Amstel Malta was the event's official sponsor. The unveiling of "The Journey" was one of the peak of the event.

The main mission of this project was highlight their commitments to helping young Nigerians be the best  that they can. According to Myne' blog, Mikel and Genevieve portray the odyssey of their rise to national and global acclaim - the humble beginnings, the struggles through uncertainty, initial breaks and major breakthroughs.

Christopher Fomunyoh (NDI) says "Badly organized elections are sources of conflict "

In his recent visist in Côte d' Ivoire, Dr Christopher Fomunyoh voiced his honnest opinion at the citizen's observationon on the biometric voter registration. 

Present in Côte d' Ivoire as part of the activities of the National Democratic Institute (NDI ), the Africa director of this Institute , Christopher Fomunyoh , emphasized the consequences of poorly organized elections .

"The elections are badly organized sources of conflict," he said at the opening of the workshop on " citizen observation of the biometric voter registration . " Who took place  from the 4th to 6th  March 2014 in Abidjan- Plateau.

Happy Birthday Chelsea’s Samuel Eto’o

Happy [INSERT WHATEVER AMOUNT OF YEARS HE'S BEEN ACTUALLY ALIVE] to the ex-Inter, ex-Anzhi, ex-Barça, ex-Mallorca, ex-Real Madrid and now current Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o.

Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o’s turns a year older today, 33 to be precise.

The Cameroonian’s ‘old-man’ goal celebration against Tottenham Hotspur during their English Premier League match on Saturday could be a reminder of his big day or a taunt to manager Jose Mourinho. We will never know the intention behind it.

But what we do know is that the four-time African Player of the Year is as classy as they come. With records galore against his name, he is one of the most recognized footballers to come out of Europe.

Cheers to you papa Eto'o

Mercy Johnson showing off her homely side as she plays with her daughter Purity

How sweet, Mercy Johnson looking dolled up with her family for the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards. In their hotel room, this picture shows off her homely side as she plays with her daughter Purity. Mercy had a husband as her date at the AMVCA 2014...

Genevieve's fashion sense at the AMVCA 2014

Genevieve, I must say this is gorgeous and splendit as ever for the 2014 AMVCA. Lots of fashion art to her dress. Last year was a disaster with the white dress showing off her chest. It is nice observing she took on board all criticsms made at the time.

This year, she looks like a star, but most of all like an African star embedding all core values.

She is conservative, sexy, fresh and young. This dress is "season", "time", "event" and "age" appropriate. Thumps up to her for being empowering with fashion art.

As a result of falsification stories, Eto poses like an old man making fun of the rediculous reports

Seconds after scoring a goal against Spurs at yesterday's match, the Chelsea footballer Samuel Eto'o chaired the goal by posing as an old man, his cleaver way of making fun of the reports that claims he may be closer to 40 years old this is according to Linda Ijeki; she seem  to have more info on this. This story began with his coach Jose Mourinho who said he believes the Cameroonian striker is 35 and not 32 (not very sure of this statement but I am sure of that below about the pose) which states:

"I didn’t suggest the celebration but I knew about it. We thought it was good because the best way to defuse the situation is to make fun of it." Jose Mourinho said of the pose''

Well this is for all the bad reports out there, wherther he is 40 or 50, he has clearly shown he is made of steel on grass, and please dont you dare Cameroonians ever again by saying such. 

Full list of winners at the just concluded AMVCA 2014 ceremony

Here is the full list of winners at the just concluded ceremony at the EKO Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. See list after the cut....

Shirley Frimpong-Manso wins Best Director at 2014 AfricaMagic Viewers

Ghanaian director, Shirley Frimpong-Manso won ‘Best Director’ at thesecond edition of the AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) which took place on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

The event was hosted by Ik Osakioduwa and Vimbai Mutinihri of of Big Brother Africa and fame Osas Ighodaro of AfricaMagic’s Tinsel.

Shirley picked the nod ahead of Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja, Tosh Gitonga – Nairobi Half Life, Udoka Oyeka – Living Funeral, Frank Rajah Arase – Price and Amil Shivji – Shoeshine with ‘Contract’, a movie produced by actress, Yvonne Okoro.

‘Contract’ picked the ‘Best Movie’ award.

The CEO of Sparrow Productions also picked the ‘Best Video Editor’ award and co-won the ‘Best Writer (Drama)’ with Herty Owusu for the same movie.

Celebrities pictures at the AMVCA 2014

Juices are begining to flow in from the AMVA 2014 red carpet . My best director, Shirley Frimpong-Manso is going home with the best director award on the movie, The Contract. She deserves it all the way; no one can contest she is and has been the best. More pictures and winners list to follow soon....

More pics after the cut.....