Canadian author Alice Munro has won the 2013
Nobel Prize for Literature.
Making the announcement, Peter Englund,
permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy,
called her a "master of the contemporary short
story".
The 82-year-old, whose books include Dear Life
and Dance of the Happy Shades, is only the 13th
woman to win the prize since its inception in
1901.
"I knew I was in the running, yes, but I never
thought I would win," Munro told Canadian
media.
Presented by the Nobel Foundation, the award -
which is presented to a living writer - is worth
eight million kronor (£770,000).
Munro said in an interview that Dear Life would
"probably" be her last book
Previous winners include literary giants such as
Rudyard Kipling, Toni Morrison and Ernest
Hemingway.
Mr Englund told The Associated Press that he had
not been able to contact Munro ahead of the
announcement so left a message on her
answering machine, informing her of her win.
"She has taken an art form, the short story, which
has tended to come a little bit in the shadow
behind the novel, and she has cultivated it almost
to perfection,'' he added.
Munro, who began writing in her teenage years,
published her first story, The Dimensions of a
Shadow, in 1950.
She had been studying English at the University of
Western Ontario at the time.
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Friday 11 October 2013
Alice Munro Wins The 2013 Nobel Prize For Literature
Saturday 22 June 2013
Tuface Poses With Ex-World Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield
Tuface shared this picture of him chilling with former world boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, in Atlanta.
Just to remind you: Evander Holfield is the guy who fought with Mike Tyson and got his ear bitten off by Mikey during their infamous 1997 fight.
Tuface made the following tweet:
"Me and Evander Holyfield.ATL chilling.I ask am say how your ear"
We think 2Face has to be more careful with such jokes in front of the world heavyweight champion. Despite he's the former one.
Davido Tops MTV’s Official Naija Top 10
Davido's gangster video, "Gobe" is number one for the second week running in the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10. The upbeat hit with its entertaining video gangster storyline continues to fill dance floors across the nation.
Rhythm FM OAP ,Onome "BigTyme" Oyaide (@TheBigtyme) is the larger-than-life celebrity guest joining Ehis (@SpecialSlim) in the Top 10 studio to dissect this week's chart and share the latest music news.
Settled in at number 2 is "Asiko" by Darey feat Ice Prince and Jozi while Kcee's "Limpopo" moves into the number 3 slot up two places from number 5. Other movers and shakers this week include Wande Cole- up two places to number 7 with "Azonto", while Iyanya's "Sexy Mama"moves up one slot from 6 to 5.
Flavour's "Chinny" is this week's only new entry at number 10, while chart regular 2Face is in the number 8 position for the third week running with "Dance Floor". Former number one Banky W's "Yes/No" makes a rapid exit, leaving the top 10 altogether.
Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 is put together by an elite panel of judges comprising Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers, working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week's chart. On the panel are Onos Ovueraye (Bella Naija.com), DJ Humility (Rhythm FM), DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive (Cool FM), Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Caise (The Beat FM), Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today).
The MTV Base Official Naija Top 10: 14 June - 21 June 2013.
Wande Coal To Perform At D'banj's DKM Concert
Mavin artist and former D'banj protege, Wande Coal is set to perform at D'King's Men concert which will hold this Sunday June 23rd at Eko Hotel.
Despite the Mohits split, the two are said to still be on good terms as they were even spotted partying together at D'Place Lekki a few weeks back.
Unfortunately the whole Mavin crew won't be able to perform.
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Comedian, Julius Agwu & Wife Expects Second Baby
Comedian, Julius Agwu and wife Ibiere are expecting their second child.
The duo were spotted over the weekend and Ibiere's baby bump already showing.
The couple have a 4-yr-old daughter, Zahra
$5m for Baby KimYe’s First Pictures
Arriving last Saturday - five weeks earlier than scheduled, Baby KimYe spoiled her parents' plan of sharing the spotlight with the Queen of England's first great-grandchild, expected to be born to the Duke of Cambridge, and his gracefully pregnant consort, Kate Middleton, in July.
Against all expectations, the 32-year-old porn-star-turned-reality-TV-queen Kimberly opted for a natural birth rather than easier delivery alternatives. For the very first time, Kim - a woman of very easy virtues and Kris Jenner's biggest cash cow - is applauded for choosing a difficult option.
Another big surprise is that she didn't take over an entire floor of the Cedars-Sinai Hospital, in Beyonce Carter fashion, for her delivery.
Impromptu delivery or not, trust Grandma Kris, Baby Daddy Kanye and the whole Kardashian/Jenner clan to protect baby KimYe's pictures from leaking to the public for free. All we hear for now is that she has dark hair and looks more like her mum than dad.
According to experts, the first pictures of KimYe could command an upward of $5 million. Brad Elterman, of the Buzz Foto Agency, confirmed this while adding that: "There are very few groundbreaking stories in today's pop culture that can command big bucks, but I guess this is one that will get some tails wagging."
Kim had sold exclusive picture rights of her second wedding ceremony to People's Magazine for the sum of $1.8 million and bridal shower pictures to OK! Mag for $100,000 as part of the total $18M she reportedly made off the pre and actual wedding coverage by the media. The August 2011 marriage to Basketballer Kris Humphries lasted 72 days.
D'banj set for DKN concert
African superstar entertainer, D'banj is set for the five-star DKM concert to celebrate his recent achievements in the entertainment industry with his fans here in Nigeria and to herald the launching of his DKM album which is set to be released later in the year.
The concert which is set to take place at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites on the 23rd of June, 2013 will feature appearances from some of the finest stars from the African continent and beyond.
Fans are set to witness electrifying performances from D'banj and his friends, including Fally Ipupa (DRC), 2face Idibia (Nigeria), Olamide (Nigeria) and , 2Chainz (USA) and many other big names.
In the words of the MOBO and BET award winning hit-maker in our exclusive interview with him, he says: "My fans should get ready to see the best of 'Eja Nla' because that is what they deserve. This DKM concert in collaboration with Ndani TV will be the best Nigeria has ever seen. Oooooossshhheee!!!"
The big-budget concert will also feature DB Records acts KaySwitch, JSol, JSleek and others.
'It'll be my first time in Nigeria and I can't wait', 2Chainz says in a video drop released by D'Banj. 'My birthday is in September but I'll act like it's my birthday', he adds jokingly. The rapper is mostly known worldwide for his mega hit 'Birthday Song'.
D'banj is an ardent supporter of Arts and Entertainment as it helps build the spirit of camaraderie among the teeming populace of Nigeria. The concert is a part of his resolute efforts, to contribute to the development of Nigeria through the organization of relevant initiatives to promote the Entertainment Industry.