Check out then (2005) and now (2017) photo of Rihanna when she started as a singer. The sweet innocent and lovely Barbadian star we used to love has transformed over the years with her looks, music career and behaviours. We’ve seen her gone from good to bad at times worse.
RiRi first graced the world of pop music with in 2005 with her debut LP, Music of the Sun, and its Caribbean-inspired first single, “Pon de Replay.” Seven albums, a few scandals and a whole lot of skin-baring ensembles later, the Barbadian-born beauty has transformed herself from pop ingenue to a bona fide superstar. In 2016 the eight-time Grammy winner released her eighth album, Anti, which features “Work,” her record-breaking collaboration with Drake.
“The Clara Lionel Foundation, founded by Rihanna, has said that a story about the singer donating millions of dollars to Sierra Leone’s mudslide victims is “untrue and completely inaccurate”. Source: Buzzfeed.com
Sierra Leone Embassy in United State of America release a public letter clarifying and confirmed that Rihanna did not make any donations towards the recent mudslide in Sierra Leone. Recently, a post have gone viral of how Rihanna donated $2 million to Sierra Leone for the mudslide incident. Several websites, popular media publications and top pages have all broadcast the information on their platforms however Sierra Leone Embassy in USA denied its fake and they have not received or learnt about such donations.
The initial post was published in both Barbados Today (post have been removed from website) and Global News over the weekend. Reports stated that the superstar had donated the funds to help those affected by the mudslide, and “provide shelter, food, clothing, and medicines.” They posted the story along with what they claimed were direct quotes from the singer.
The story was shared several times across social media, before a spokesperson from the Clara Lionel Foundation told Buzzfeed News that the report was in fact false.
Press statement by the Sierra Leone Embassy in United State of America
Melqosh Mission International release a public announcement to all Sierra Leoneans that they will not be doing any fundraising for the mudslide victims due to past experienced of the Ebola incident. However they will be making personal donations to victims and individuals as a way to support the people.
Read the announcement below
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: After deep consideration, Melqosh Mission will not be doing any fundraising at this time; we know it may come as a surprise to our supporters who are used to our non-profit coming to the fore to galvanise aid at any given emergency, time after time.
We have kept silent, quietly observing and doing our due diligence since the news of the flooding broke out yesterday.
During the 2015 flooding crisis in Freetown, our response was to raise funds within our UK team; a handful of our friends donated too. Our charity procured 50 bags of rice within few days, which was rendered to Ministry of Social Welfare Gender and Children’s Affairs for the affected homeless at our National Stadium by Nasser F Ayoub, on our behalf.
Two of our three missions to Sierra Leone in 2016, took place during the rainy season and what we saw took our breath away. To our horror, people were still living at ‘Bormeh’, the streets were easily flooded after few hours of rain… it was as if we did not learn from the lives and homes lost in 2015! Even a babe could see that another disaster was waiting to happen. In fact a part of Freetown was flooded last September, but it did not hit the news because the losses were minimal.
We are not playing the Blame Game today, let us collectively put strategies in place to ensure this NEVER happens again. 2017, we need to be proactive rather than reactive, we keep going in circles and this trend needs to stop. These seasonal disasters can be avoided. At Melqosh Mission International, our response will be to directly reach out to some of the families affected and do our bit as usual; therefore we will not be raising funds. For our friends that are led or looking to help, please seek other credible and accountable charities on the ground and do your bit for humanity. Our thoughts are with those we have lost as a nation and we are praying for the bereaved families.
President Ernest Bai Koroma has twice visited the Mortormeh community at Regent where a deadly mudslide took place which claimed several lives. The mudslide, which took place around 6:00 am on Monday morning, mostly hit and caused tremendous damage in Mortormeh, Kamayama and Kaningo communities in the outskirts of Freetown. The president revisited the scene today Tuesday 15th August alongside senior State House officials, several cabinet ministers, the Chief of Defense Staff and Inspector General of Police to further assess the destruction caused by the mudslide that jolted parts of Regent community.
President Koroma also visited the Connaught hospital to have first hand information about the state of preparedness to treat people injured by the devastating mudslide caused by torrential rains. He also visited the mortuary to monitor the situation there.
Meanwhile, one of the sport betting companies in the country, Mercury International, has donated the sum of four hundred million Leones (Le 400,000,000) to support government’s emergency response to affectees of the August 14th deadly mudslide. President Koroma thanked Mercury International for their quick response to compliment the efforts of government to support the victims and assured that the funds would be used for the intended purpose, while handing over the cheques to the National Security Coordinator Ismail Tarashid Tarawalie.
Lady went into coma or possibly dead while twerking in the club
A video circulating around on social where a young lady in a club trying to twerk by lifting her legs up the air however and unfortunately for her she twist her neck and landed on the ground.
It is a painful experience when you watch the video and please ladies do not try this act at home or anywhere if you don’t know what you are doing or you are not professionally trained.
Sometimes ladies/slay queens as they call them this days do so much trying to show off or impress people which is not necessary and get themselves into trouble. In my opinion I think you can still pass on the message however do it the right way and people will still notice you. Hope nothing serious happens to her and that she’s safe.
An 11-year-old girl is in stable condition after her friend poured boiling hot water on her, ABC reports. Jamoneisha Merritt was hosting a sleep over in her family’s apartment when her 12-year-old friend, Aniya Grant Stuart, poured water on her around 4am. The girl was asleep on the couch at the time of the incident. She was rushed to Harlem Hospital with serious burns. She was later rushed to the hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition.
Jamoneisha’s mother, Ebony Merritt, is infuriated with the one adult that was in the apartment as she feels she did not do enough to prevent the attack. Merritt was talking with prosecutors and the 12-year-old girl was charged with assault after Jamoneisha was rushed to Harlem Hospital’s burn unit. Trying to lift her spirits, Jamoneisha’s family has not shown her a mirror as they don’t want her to know the extent of her burns.
Nollywood actress and Irokotv CEO Mary Remy gave birth to a beautiful daughter
Congratulations to Mary Remy who is now a mother to 3 children. The Nollywood actress and CEO of ROK studios and her husband, CEO of Iroko TV welcomed their daughter on Saturday, August 5.
“Waited for these pair of eyes for ages! Now its all I see. The eyes that bring tears of joy. Can’t take my eyes off them. They are worth every bit of the journey. The eyes that says ‘Hello Mummy! My name is Nnenna Amber Njoku. And i am yours!’ #njokuclan #proudmom #Godisgreat”
Below is a photo of Neisha Butler which was taken mere hours before her savage murder, this past Tuesday evening. It is gut-wrenching hearing the details of how she died. Never in my wildest imagination did I think Niesha Butler would be dead. The couple drew compassion from the hearts of many on social media after the death of their daughter Kameisha Butler, March of 2016 and Neisha Butler was murdered by the father of her children Stephen Butler.
By all accounts, Neisha like any other woman who was in abusive relationships sought a better life for herself and her two remaining children. After leaving her abusive husband Stephen Butler, her life began to flourish. Neisha transformed from a soft-spoken, unkempt, apprehensive person to resembling the woman of her rightful age. This new life was doing her well. It was only six months ago that she fled her extremely abusive relationship and Neisha never looked better. She found the courage to leave her captor in the one room shack they shared for years on the beach in Helshire until the evening of August 1, 2017.
Rumor has it that a niece of Stephen Butler encouraged Neisha to take the kids to visit their father. Neisha’s need for the financial assistance from the father of their children could have been what aided in her death. After being convinced to visit Stephen with the children, Neisha made her way to the old house and neighborhood she once lived. It was then that she was approached by Stephen Butler. Since Neisha was familiar with Stephen’s abusive nasty habits, she sought the safety of some men nearby who convinced her that she had nothing to fear since the meeting was in their presence. One onlooker recalls seeing Neisha pat-down Stephen’s entire person, checking if he was armed. After patting down Stephen for a few seconds, he then lovingly wrapped his arm around her shoulder and seconds later both disappeared into the bushes.
It was said that Stephen Butler tricked his way into her comfort, then placed her onto his bed and stabbed her multiple times. After mercilessly stabbing Neisha nine times, he called his family and shared with them the details of her murder. While Neisha lay dying she muttered helplessly begging him to stop. She told him, I am so cold. Please don’t let me die but he just kept stabbing. Once she fell onto her stomach, he stabbed her some more. Stephen even boasted to his family about shoving the knife into her neck and spun it until organs were exposed.
Neisha was murdered around 6 pm, according to sources, this was when Stephen made the call to his family boasting about murdering Neisha. However, I am told that Police wasn’t notified by the family until four hours later. Her butchered body wasn’t discovered until after 10 pm. The children who accompanied Neisha were said to be hiding in the bushes during this tragic ordeal. Stephen Butler is now on the run from authorities and he has threatened to go after his niece.
Sleep in peace Neisha 💛. IF you know someone in an abusive relationship encourage them to seek assistance! …
Woman Inc is listed as a crisis center in Kingston, Jamaica.
7 Denehurst Avenue, Kingston 10
(876) 929-9038
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies.
Chika ‘Nancy’ Ike is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, businesswoman, philanthropist and former model. Chika Ike is definitely one of the most loved actress in her industry today and beyond being a good actress, she has an amazing figure.
Pictures trending on Facebook comparing two of Nollywood and beautiful actresses, according to a viral post of the two actresses, the post is looking at who is the best in fashion, elegance, grace, style and above all personality. Comparing these two celebrities is no contest because Omotola has paid her dues well before Chika came into the industry. No doubt they both carry some weights and both beautiful ladies however The Lit Magazine thinks Omotola is the winner in this competition.
Check out who wear what at one of Sierra Leone community events. AWOL UK is an annual events that is celebrated to showcase and appreciates Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora that are making a difference in the community in a positive way. Below we have selected the best fashionistas and who wears the best outfits.
All Works Of Life – UK commonly known by the acronym AWOL- UK is a charitable organisation with its membership drawn from among Sierra Leoneans from various callings of life such as lawyers, nurses, drivers, entrepreneurs, accountants, retail operatives, students, etc. who share common aspirations to genuinely and selflessly contribute to the development of Sierra Leone.
AWOL-UK was founded in 2009 by a group of hardworking and development-oriented Sierra Leoneans with the aim to contribute to community development through charitable activities and the sustenance of peace after our country Sierra Leone was ravaged by a decade-long civil war. Mr Thomas Komeh and Mr Alfred Parker were appointed to act as the organisation’s chairman and Secretary General respectively. The organisation was formally launched at the River of Life London in 2010 after been endorsed as the first chapter of AWOL in the diaspora. The godfather – Mr Moseray Fadika, the then Chairman – Hon. Chernor Bah, the current Global Chairman – Mr Anthony Navo were in attendance.
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