PHOTOS & Full list of winners at 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA

Biola Alabi

Damilola Adegbite

Erelu Dosunmu Abiola

Funke Akindele-Oloyede

Funmilola Aofiyebi

Genevevie Nnaji

Jackie Appiah

Joke Silva

Junipa Musa

Karen Igho

Marian

Nike Oshinnowo

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Osas Ighodaro

Rita Dominic

Stepahine Linus

Vina

Yeni Kuti

The Men

Jim Iyke

Jide Kosoko

Gideon

Gbenga Adeyinka

Fred Amata

Frank Osodi

Adewunmi Ogunsanya

Dimeji Alara

Desmond Elliot

Darey Art Alade

Comedian Jedi

Chris of BBA

Chidi Mokeme

Bolarinwa

Bob-Manuel Udoku

Banky W

Balami

Akin Kongi

John Ugbe

Tee-A

Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu

Segun Arinze

Pa Kasunmu

Olu Jacobs

Martins Mabuto

Mannie

Kunle Bamtefa

Kunle Afolayan

Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Julius Agwu

Teju Babyface

Yinka Quadri

Victor Olaotan

Tunde Kelani

Tony Okoroji

Ade Adefeko and wife

Tee-A and wife

Tee-A and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Segun Arinze and wife

Oludare Kafar and wife

Moyo Okunoa and wife

Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs

IK Osakioduwa and wife

Biola Alabi and husband

Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and wife

Zach Orji and Son Leo’nel

Kappa Kahunmba and Lizy Amkpa

 

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards took place on Saturday night at the Eko hotel and suites.

 

The event was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Vimbai Mutinhiri.

 

Artistes that performed at the event include Femi Kuti, Iyanya, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Sautisol guys from Kenya.

 

Below are the full list of winners:

 

1. Aryan Kaganof: AMVCA Best Pix Editor Winner (Man On Ground)

 

2. Best Local Language Yoruba goes to - Tunde Kelani for Maami

 

3. Best Art Director - Anita and Chantel carter

 

4. The award for best local language (swahili) goes to Sameer Srivastava/Sanjni Srivastava – The Ray of Hope

 

5. The Best Art director award winner is Anita Van Hermert and Chantel Carter – Othelo Burning

 

6. Ngozi Obasi won Best Costume Design

 

7. Best Sound Editor (Movie/Tv Series) -Michael Botha & Joel Assaizky For Man On Ground

8. Best Hausa Movies (Movie/Tv Series) -Nura A. Ali/Hafizu Bello

9. Best Comedy Writer (Movie/Tv Series) -Tim Greene - Skeem

10. Best Make Up Artist (Movie/Tv Series) - Jacqui Bannermen -Otelo Burning

11. Best Costume Designer (Movie/Tv Series) - Ngozi Abasi – The Mirror Boy

12. Best Art Director (Movie/Tv Series) - Anita Van Hemert & Chantel Carter - Otelo Burning

13. Best Television Series (Drama/Comedy) - Godfrey Mwampembwa & Marie Lora – Mungai -The Xyz Show

14. Best Drama Writer (Movie/Tv Series) - Obi & Amaka Emelonye - The Mirror Boy

15. Industry Merit Award - Olu Jacobs Presented By Veteran Thespian Taiwo Ajayi Lycett

16. Best Short Film - Ngendo Mukii - Yellow Fever

17. Best Trail Blazer Actor/Actress - Ivie Okujaiy

18. Best Actress In A Comedy -Mercy Johnson - Dumebi The Dirty Girl

19. Best TV series goes to XYZ show.

20. Best Actor In A Comedy - Hafiz Oyetoro - House Apart

21. Best Supporting Actress In (Movie/Tv Series) - Maureem Koech - Lies That Bind

22. Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy (Movie/Tvseries) - Matthew Nabwiso - A Good Catholic Girl

23. Best Actress In A Drama( Movie/Tv Series) -Jackie Appiah

24. Best Actor In A Drama (Movie/Tv Series) -Oc Ukeje - Two Brides & A Baby

25. Best Movie Director (Movie/Tv Series) - Akin Omotosho – Man On Ground

26. Best Movie Comedy - Tim Greene - Skeem

27. Best Movie Of 2012 (Overall) -Obi Emelonye - The Mirror Boy

28. Best Movie (Drama) -Obi Emelonye - The Mirror Boy

29. Best Movie (Overall) – Otelo Burning - Sara Blecher

Nigerian hostage deaths: Ansaru claims backed

 

William Hague: "This is an unforgivable act of pure cold-blooded murder"

A Nigerian Islamist militant group's claims to have killed seven foreign hostages it seized last month are credible, Western governments say.

The hostages - from Italy, Britain, Greece and Lebanon - were captured in a raid on a construction site in the northern state of Bauchi.

In an online statement posted on Saturday, the militant group Ansaru said it had killed the captives.

Ansaru is suspected of being an offshoot of the Boko Haram network.

On Sunday, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague said a British construction worker, named as Brendan Vaughan, was "likely to have been killed at the hands of his captors, along with six other foreign nationals".

"This is an unforgivable act of pure, cold-blooded murder, for which there can be no excuse or justification," he added.

The Italian government issued a similar statement, while the Greek foreign ministry said: "The information we have shows that the Greek citizen is dead."

Ansaru at a glance:

• Based in Nigeria
• Suspected to be an offshoot of Boko Haram
• Listed by UK as a "terrorist organisation" aligned with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
• Announced its formation in January 2012
• Said it would target non-Muslims "in self-defence"
• Full Arabic name is Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Bidalis Sudan ("Vanguards for the Protection of Muslims in Black Africa")

• Who are Nigeria's Ansaru militants?

Ansaru's online message included grainy pictures purporting to show the bodies of the seven - a Briton, an Italian, a Greek and four Lebanese workers.

The group said they had been killed because of a rescue attempt by British and Nigerian forces.

But in its statement, the Italian foreign ministry said: "There was never any military attempt to rescue the hostages by any of the governments concerned."

It added that the group's actions "can have no explanation other than blind and barbaric violence".

Britain's military said its warplanes which were recently spotted in Nigeria's capital Abuja had been there to carry soldiers taking part in the French-led operation in Mali - not to rescue hostages.

The seven hostages were seized in a raid from a site belonging to the Setraco construction company. It resulted in the death of a guard.

Ansaru said it had carried out the attack in revenge for what it called atrocities by European nations against Islam.

The group, formed in January 2012, has been listed by the UK government as a "terrorist organisation" aligned with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

It abducted French national Francis Colump in December in an attack on a compound in the northern state of Katsina.

In January Ansaru said it had carried out an attack that killed two Nigerian soldiers as they prepared to deploy to Mali, where French-led troops have been fighting Islamic militants.

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The £599 anti-ageing cream formulated by NASA scientists using diamonds from space

It's out of this world! The £599 anti-ageing cream formulated by NASA scientists using diamonds from space that's sending the beauty world crazy

 

• 111 SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream available at Harrods
• Costs £599
• Contains rare diamond dust particles
• Claims to penetrate deeper layers of skin to transport potent youth-restoring ingredients
• Ingredients tested on astronauts in outer space

From Botox and lasers to surgery and high-end face creams containing a whole host of bizarre ingredients, it seems that we have entered a new era in the fight against ageing.

But the latest addition to the litany of unusual lotions and potions taking the beauty world by storm is literally out of this world.

111 SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream is a potent anti-ageing concoction using rare diamond dust particles that has been developed by NASA scientists and tested on astronauts in outer space.

Out of this world: The £599 111 SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream contains diamond particles from space and was developed with the help of NASA scientists

The galactic cream, which is sold exclusively at none other than luxury department store Harrods, doesn't come cheap. Beauty aficionados desperate to turn back the clock must pay a staggering £599 for 50ml.

111 SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Cream claims to penetrate the deeper layers of skin in order to transport potent youth restoring ingredients including NAC Y2 formula, Collagen type I and III and Hyaluronic acid.

And as you'd expect for a cream packed with diamond particles, it contains brightening agents to give skin a glowing appearance and a healthy complexion whilst diminishing signs of age spots and pigmentation.

The incorporation of black diamond particles is borrowed from medical research where they are used in cancer and rheumatism drugs as a delivery mechanism.

Doesn't come cheap: The galactic cream, which is sold exclusively at none other than luxury department store Harrods, will set you back £599 for 50ml

The 111 Skin range, which this quirky new product is a part of, was founded and developed by plastic surgeon Dr Y. Alexandrides MD of 111 Harley Street, London, in collaboration with space scientists.

 

Spacey: Key 111 SKIN ingredients were used by astronauts in extreme space conditions where accelerated ageing is known to occur

From the very beginning the product was designed to stand up to extreme conditions – to protect against environmental damage at high altitude, varying temperatures and the polluted urban setting.

Key 111 SKIN ingredients were used by astronauts in extreme space conditions where accelerated ageing is known to occur.

As research developed, space science became the clear answer.

The first cream from the range was created in 2008 to help patients heal after surgery. In addition to the dramatic healing results, the creams also had potent anti-ageing and protecting benefits.

Dr. Alexandrides said: 'As a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I deal with the most challenging problems of ageing and injury.

'I developed 111 SKIN through the inside out view that only a surgeon can master. Our products were tested in the most demanding situations: after cosmetic surgery and laser treatment, on scars and burns.

'Our science laboratory used the most advanced ingredients to maximise results. I am proud to offer my unique insight to my patients and now to everyone who wants to fight ageing.'
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7 Natural Remedies For Lessening And Eliminating Scars

Many different things cause trauma to the skin, ranging from injuries and accidents to skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Treatments to get rid of scars on black skin can sometimes be a challenge, but with consistency and patience, it is possible to reduce the appearance of stubborn blemishes.

Types of Scars:

There are several types of scarring that occurs after skin exposure to trauma:
Keloidal scars – Elevated, dark, benign tumors that appears on ears, back, shoulders and chest. This can be very difficult to remove since it goes overboard the boundary of the affected area.
Hypertrophic scars – Raised and dark scars. Disappears in a certain amount of time but causes intense itching while this is used.
Atrophic scars – Creates indentation or sunken marks. One example of this type of scarring is stretch marks.

The following are natural remedies for lessening and eliminating scars:

1. Lavendar oil. Apply and massage directly on scars to help fade. In time, it can completely eliminate them.

2. Flaxseed oil. You can buy this oil at almost any health food store. Rub the flaxseed oil on old and new scars a few times each day, including after you shower and again before going to bed.

3. Grapeseed extract, jojoba and almond oil are all effective scar treatments, especially when combined together.

4. Vitamin K. Apply as a cream topically to scars. Depending on the severity of your scars and skin type, you may see results in as little as a couple of weeks to a couple of months when used twice daily.

5. Olive oil. Apply 100% extra virgin) to scars at least twice a day. Within a week you should start to see scars and stretch marks starting to fade.

5. Organic raw honey (especially high UMF factor manuka honey). Rub onto scars twice daily. The antibacterial properties in honey can help heal wounds and promote skin cell growth. With constant use, scars should fade. Using honey is not recommended if you have oily skin.

6. Castor oil. Use with a plastic wrap and a heating pad. Note: Be sure to use only food grade plastic wrap that contains no bisphenol A, a dangerous substance found in many plastics. Rub plenty of castor oil on the scars and then wrap it with plastic wrap. Place a heating pad turned on as high a setting as you comfortably stand and leave on for 20 to 25 minutes. You may see noticeable results in as little as a week or so.

7. Vitamin E. Use oil from punctured gel caps and rub it into scars.

Note: The key to natural lessening and elimination of scar tissue is persistence. Serious scars may take up to several months, but with persistent and consistent effort you should eventually see good results.
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