Kanye West Yeezus' s certified Platinum.

Kanye West’s sixth solo studio effort in Yeezus has gone platinum according to the RIAA’s [Recording Industry Association of America] guidelines.

Every album West has released has struck platinum dirt, including his 2011 collaborative album with Jay Z, Watch the Throne.

Yeezus was a clear departure of the conventional and accessible Hip-Hop that Kanye has used to make his name the biggest in his respective field. It spawned a couple of singles that did not crack the Billboard Top 10 including “Bound 2,” whose music video featured him dryhumping his fiancée Kim Kardashian on a motorcycle.

Desmond Tutu forms the world’s first gay political party.

As South Africa heads for nail-biting 2014 general elections Archbishop Desmond Tutu has pulled up a suprise by announcing the formation of a Gay political party called Democratic Religious Alliance Against Minority Antagonism (DRAAMA).

South African general election will be held on a date in April–July 2014 to elect a new National Assembly, as well as new provincial legislatures in each province. It will be the fifth quinquennial election held under conditions of universal adult suffrage since the end of the apartheid era in 1994.

“I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven… No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to hell… I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this.”

This is a statement from Nobel Peace Prize laureate and South African archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, who added that he does not believe religion provides justification for homophobia. His passion on the issue has led him to form the world’s first gay political party affectionately named ‘DRAAMA’, an acronym for Democratic Religious Alliance Against Minority Antagonism [D.R.A.A.M.A].

Tutu, who is one of the Western World’s most respected men and Christians, says the formation of his new political party was to redress the issue which he feels president Jacob Zuma ‘tiptoes’ around.

“The first and last time we ever heard president Jacob Zuma addressing issues around anti-homophobia was when he had to make a public apology regarding a damaging statement he made about this minority group,” Desmond Tutu told reporters.

In a media statement released this morning, DRAAMA is set to be at the forefront of minority human-rights issues the current ruling party has dragged its feet in addressing. True to its name, this is certainly not going to be your ordinary political party famous for making false promises. With gay socialite and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo being poached as the party’s spin doctor, South Africans should brace themselves for a lot of DRAAMA!!!

I’m Going Into Politics Because Music Is No Longer Competitive For Me” – 9ice

The social media collectively raised their eyebrow when news broke out a few days ago that 9ice will be going into politics, and running for House of Representatives in Oyo state.
In a recent interview withHipHopWorldMagazine, 9ice confirmed that he’ll be going into politics and explained why he decided to go into his next line of work.

“I’m leaving music, I need to go into something more challenging. Music is no longer competitive for me, I’ve done all that needs to be done in music”

Ok 9ice. We believe you. You’re like Michael Jackson, and at some point it’s not even fair to the other musicians. We totally understand where you’r coming from. It’s like us too.

checkout pics of Tunde and Wunmi Obe with 9ice.

Friends throw a surprise birthday party for TY Bello

TY Bello was  a year older on the 14th of January and her friends threw her a surprise party, how sweet!TY says "it's the most awesome birthday ever". See more photos below:

We at lookbooknaija wish you TY wish you merry happy returns.

checkout this Super Celebrity Selfies.

Even President Obama is into the act of selfies.

Even President Obama is into the act of selfies. At the funeral for Nelson Mandela, no Less.

#BBATheChase Winner, Dillish Mathews launches her make-up line 'Dillish lipstick & lip gloss"

"I had a thing for lipstick way back lol!!! It only made sense to have my own line. "Dillish lipstick & lip gloss" by Vault launching in Zimbabwe on the 14th of February" Big Brother Africa 2013 winner, Dillish disclosed on her page some minutes ago. See before & after photos of ladies that tried on the 'lip gloss' below:

RIHANNA GOES TOPLESS FOR VOGUE!

Rihanna poses topless for Vogue Brazil in beach photoshoot

Jonathan sacks service chiefs

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday sacked Nigeria’s service chiefs and appointed new ones.

This was revealed by the presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, on his twitter handle  @abati1990.

Abati wrote that the President Jonathan has appointed new Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs, saying that Air Marshal Alex Badeh was now the new Chief of defence staff, replacing Admiral Ola Ibrahim.

The names of the new service chiefs are yet to be announced.

Toke/Maje Split: Toke Makinwa sold her engagement ring?!

Months ago (before Toke Makinwa's publicised break up with her boo of 12 years, Maje Ayida), OAP Toke Makinwa, was invited to Mo Abudu's Moment with Mo programme and was asked to talk about 'Ladies and engagement rings...side effects of being engaged for too long, etc'.

The episode was however aired last night on Ebony TV.Right there, Toke argued that she would not return her engagement ring if it does not take her to the altar.

 She said "I would rather give it to a jeweller to turn it into earrings than return it because I worked hard all those years for it. " The show hosts, Dolapo, Adora and Bolanle however disagreed with her and opined that it would be better to return the ring.

Recall that Maje and Toke got engaged in 2013, “I’ve known Maje for 11 years, we’ve been together on/off for about eight years. People have married me off in their heads.  We got engaged this year. And we were supposed to get married this year as well but I think it’s the scheduling. Our schedules gotten so busy. Everyone says to me, just do it already.  We map out some time to plan and then we get carried away cos he’s doing a lot of good things too – he’s in the health and fitness sector, and he’s working a lot of major companies. So, sometimes he’s in session for like 3, 4 weeks ….” she disclosed last year.

Now that the two (Toke and Maje) are no longer together, the question is, did Toke Makinwa return Maje's engagement ring or sold it out as claimed in the interview???

Jim Iyke blasts AY on twitter for mocking his deliverance in his new comedy skit

Comedian 'I Go Dye' Becomes UN Ambassador

Francis Agoda aka 'I go dye' has been made a United Nation millennium development goal Ambassador.

The Global Educators for all initiative bestowed this honor on 'I go dye', who is one of Africa's Funniest comedian, in recognition and mandate to continue to facilitate the realization of the United nations (MDGs)This Initiative is a Global recognition to individuals who have championed and enhanced through their work the overall development of humanity, based on selfless services, creativity and compassion towards human development.

'I go dye' has been committed to philanthropic gestures, also advocating a non-violence approach to youths in Africa inspiring youths and advocating for good leadership towards the eradication of poverty.According to him Nigerian leaders need to create opportunities for the betterment of the youths in terms of gainful employment and economic opportunities.

"I feel honored by all this, but it will be more gratifying to me when I see our leaders create opportunities for youths to be gainfully employed; because as at today, millions of Africans are suffering, and faced with uncertainty."The future seems vague and no hope in sight."Until this personal desire of a better Africa is achieved; my heart knows no profound Happiness; because someone is still sleeping without a meal."

But with this recognition, it shows that my work is not in vein. I Thank God for giving me this talent that is inspiring others and also to my fans all over the world who has been supporting me with their prayers and love. Without you, all these achievements won't have been possible. May God Bless you all.

The United nation millennium development goal Ambassador honor came with a customized vehicle plate number: MDG AMB 7k Ambassador, an international identification card and an Honorary plaque.

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Nigerian Comedian, Bovi who is currently in the UK shared the photos below on his instagram page with caption "Still wondering where I can buy these electronics".

Wonder how the comedian is expected to find electronics in a Lingerie shop. Perhaps it is some kind of joke.

Tonto Dikeh mocks recently passed Anti-Gay Law.

As news of the controversial law banning same-sex marriages continues to make headlines worldwide, Tonto Dikeh one of Nollywood's finest has taken to her facebook page to say what she thinks about the law.

See what she said:

What is your opinion?

Nollywood Actor, Ramsey Noah’s Old Lover Resurfaces After 10 Years

Ameze Imarhiagbe was one of the hottest and controversial actresses at the turn of the millennium.
The actress left for the US when she was at her peak after she was alleged to be pregnant for Ramsey Noah and had gone to give birth and never came back until now.
Amezeb Imariagbe is back trying to launch her way back into the movie industry.

Most spoiled celebrity kids no. 5

Angelina Jolie's Kids: Zahara and Shiloh Jolie-PittAngelina Jolie and just two of her dozens of kids, Shiloh and Zahara. Don’t let their cotton/polyester blend tops fool you, those kids live in a castle in France and probably eat rubies for cereal.

Bola Tinubu Visits Senator Abe in London Hospital. See pics.

Tinubu visits Senator M.Abe in London HospitalLondon bridge hospital in London on Tuesday. .

Kate Middleton Celebrated Her Birthday With A Low-Key Dinner Party With Prince William, Prince George, & Her Family!

Awww! This sounds like such a nice, low-key celebration!

Kate Middleton, everyone's favoriteduchess, celebrated her birthday last week by having a lovely dinner party at Kensington Palace!

Her hubby, Prince William, returned home early from his studies at Cambridge University to celebrate with his wifey and their son Prince George!Also in attendance at the dinner were Kate's parents, Carole & Michael Middleton, and her siblings James &Pippa Middleton!

Reportedly, the Duchess of Cambridge chose to have their housekeeper,Antonella Fresolone, cook for the night in instead of dining out!Sources said:

"[It's] easier than going out and leaving George at home. She doesn't like a big fuss."

Awww! Low-key and simple! We love it!

Check Out Omawumi's Newly Acquired N12m Worth 2012 ML 350 Mercedes

Yesterday, it was all over the blogosphere that Omawumi had acquired a brand new 2012 ML 350 Mercedes but not many reported that the purchase was done by Oma's baby daddy, Tosin Yusuf, one time co-owner of Zamunda night club.

He didn't actually pay the full money, but he dropped N6million.According to SDK, Tosin paid half of the money to prove his undying love for his baby mama.

Meanwhile, Singer Omawumi might just be walking down the aisle soon with her baby's father.

Recall that she shared a photo of them recentlyand further gushed about him in a recent interview saying "I have a loving family around me. Her father is around and we do the work together. I spend quality time with my daughter, because nothing in the world is more important than that, apart from God. I do the regular school runs in the mornings and he is always there...."