Before now, Johnson’s figure was the talk of the town and envy of many.
She was known for provocative and revealing outfits, with her robust
breasts especially threatening to jump out of dresses. But all that
appears to be in the past because she is “now a new creature.”
Mercy told Punch:
“Marriage is influencing my dress sense in a more positive way. As I
always say my husband is my greatest critic but when it comes to my
profession, he understands and has made me grow better than I used to.
Sometimes when I look back and see the dresses I wore I laugh real hard and thank God for a blessed and understanding friend, manager and hubby.”
At a time many celebrity marriages are collapsing, the Kogi-State born
thespian is eager to share what she describes as her winning formula.
She says:
“It is simply commitment, having a great husband and being submissive as
a woman. And I must add knowing how to deal with your differences with
love.
After releasing her sexy new photos yesterday,many blasted the heck out
of her .Not one to back down,she is back with a bang..Says Nigerian
ladies are haters and ugly cows and just jealous of her..lol
For those who don't know her,she is Iris Sahhara Henson,Nigeria's first
Transgender(First Nigerian to have a sex change from a man to a woman)..
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okogie, has express her mind that she is not bothered about not getting endorsement deals.
According to the actress, what gives her joy is the fact that her works are being recognized and her name is being attributed to great works when Googled, which she sees as the greatest endorsement that does not expire.
Mercy added rather than thinks of deals that are not coming; she is bent on thinking on how to expand the activities of her Non Governmental Organization, ‘The Mercy Johnson Foundation for Children and Widows.’
The thespian stated that her foundation has been in existence for years but hardly heard about because she chose to make it happen that way. Mercy said it does not call for so much noise because it’s another part of her life she does not joke with, adding that soon, depending on plans, a lot will be heard about the foundation.
There was a time that it was a valid saying that pictures do not lie. That was when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Wake up. This is 2014. Have you met Photoshop or its products? Photoshop is that superb graphics software that makes pictures lie now. A man who has never left his village can be planted right next to President Obama in the White House and made to look like he really was there. Photoshop. The wonders of image manipulation.
Better still, a very ugly person like myself can walk into a photo studio, take a couple of pictures and have the graphics person there make my face look smooth, as well as tones and hues, such that the resulting pictures are of a fine boy superstar who belongs on the cover of Playboy magazine. The wonders of image manipulation.
But that’s what makeup does too. Only that it does it in realtime and in the flesh. When I see a heavily made up woman these days, I activate my mental defense systems and remind myself that what you see is NOT what you get. It doesn’t matter how gorgeous she looks, I’m not buying that “Oh; she’s beautiful!” thing you people are selling. Scrub that thing off and let us have that discussion again please. I often can’t even recognise some of my friends when they are made up! I mean, they have to be pointed out to me.
“That is Nkechi. Why are you acting like you don’t know her?” Because I don’t recognise her, sunshine! I know Nkechi. I have known her for years. This person you are pointing out to me is a different person. If Nkechi looked like this for real, damnit, I would have put a ring on it. The wonders of image manipulation.
The difference between makeup and Photoshop? One is analogue and the other is digital. Besides that,none.
A 30-year-old mother has been arrested by the Police for allegedly murdering her three children.
The California Carol Coronado was said to have committed the crime at their residence with her husband and mother also at home.
She was found in bed naked and holding a knife with the bloody bodies of her daughters, aged three, two and two months old, on Tuesday evening near Torrance in Los Angeles County, according to police after the were alerted by the suspect's mother.
Carol, who was reported to have tried cuting her own wrists when she was found apparently according to her mother had called earlier in the day before the crime that she was going crazy.
Police are however yet to ascertain her motive for commiting the murder.
See photos of Carol Coronado and her daughtersbel READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/66759.how:
A Los Angeles woman,Amani Terrell's decided to air her frustration at Hollywood's obsession with perfection by stripping down to her bikini in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard .
She did it to show other women that it's perfectly fine to be large and have good self esteem and all women are beautiful.
Amani who weighs 260 pounds told Fox
"You can not seek validation from other people. This world is very
cruel. You must seek validation within yourself and be kind to
yourself."
While most people had a positive reaction...One guy yelled that he lost
his appetite. Another sarcastically called her "Precious".
Kim Kardashian, 33,
took North West, 11-months-old, out for a fun pre-wedding shopping trip
to Givenchy, along with aunt Kourtney Kardashian in Paris, France. The
entire Kardashian family is in Paris, France preparing for Kim’s wedding
to Kanye West, 36, this weekend.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that no fewer than 118 people died in the twin bomb blasts which hit Jos Terminus Market yesterday in Plateau state. Jos bomb blast scene
According
to NEMA's coordinator in the city of Jos, Mohammed Abdulsalam, 118
bodies have been recovered and the death toll could rise further.
Abdulsalam explained that more bodies may be in the debris” of buildings which collapsed due to the intensity of the blasts.
He added that 56 people were injured in the twin blasts.
Meanwhile
the Plateau state commissioner of police, Chris Olakpe said earlier
that 46 people were killed and 45 others were injured.
"We are saying 46. That’s the number we have in the morgues. But we are not ruling out more bodies," Chris said.
The
military said that improvised explosive devices were hidden inside a
truck and a minibus and went off within 20 minutes of each other. READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/66728.html READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/66728.html
President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has recently signed the anti-gay bill, which stipulates harsh punishment for the law violators.
Judging
by the comments and general reaction to the law, the majority of
Nigerians approved it, despite the criticism coming from the United
States of American and European countries.
We suggest you to
leave aside the emotions for a moment and take a look at all these
homosexual black people famous all over the world for their talents and
successful career.
Talented sportsmen, journalists, singers,
actors (actresses), writers… They are all so different, but have one
thing in common – they are all openly gay.
Queen Latifah (Dana Elaine Owens)
This American stars has proved to be a successful singer,
songwriter, comedienne, show hostess and producer. Throughout the period
of her skyrocketing career Queen Latifah’s has been recognized by
prestigious movie and music awards (like Golden Glove and Grammy, among
others).
Her sexual preferences had been kept secret until
2012, when during the Long Beach Pride show the world renowned celebrity
came out as lesbian saying to the LGBT (lesbial, gay, bisexual and
transgender) community:
“Y’all my peeps (people). I love you!”
Frank Ocean (Christopher Breaux)
This young man started his career as a ghostwriter for Brandy,
Justin Bieber and John Legend. Soon he decided to try his luck as a
singer and released the debut song mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra,
which was critically acclaimed. Starting from this point every new piece
of music he introduced to the audience has been warmly accepted.
Frank
Ocean is considered the first major R&B artist to have come out as
gay. He made the courageous announcement in 2012, and later confessed: “I
knew that my star was rising, and I knew that if I waited I would
always have somebody that I respected be able to encourage me to wait
longer, to not say it till who knows when.”
The professional American basketball center, currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets (NBA League).
Collins will forever remain in the historical records, as he became the first openly gay athlete in US professional sport.
In April 2014 Time Magazine listed him in “100 Most Influential People in the World”.
Azealia Banks
This 22-year-old rapper and songwriter was signed to XL Recordings
when she was only 17. Her career went up in the world in 2011 after the
release of her debut singe "212", which became known all over America
and Europe. You might have heard it, too.
Azealia characterized herself as a bisexual in her interview tothe NY Times. She was quoted saying: “I’m not trying to be, like, the bisexual, lesbian rapper. I don’t live on other people’s terms.”
Don Lemon
An honoured journalist, who was employed by such respected editions and TV stations as NBC News, CNN, WNYW, WCAU and others.
When
the CNN anchor revealed in 2011 through his memoir book that he is
homosexual, Lemon was globally commended for being one of few openly gay
black celebrities. The book also describes homophobia and sexual abuse
he suffered in the childhood.
Lee Daniels
The renowned US actor, producer and filmmaker. His movie “Monster’s
Ball” brought the first Oscar to the Hollywood star Halle Berry.
Meanwhile Daniel got his own “Best Director” nomination by the Academy
for the novel-based film “Precious”.
Daniels, who realized
his nature in the childhood, said in one of the interview that his
father was violent and physically abusive towards him and tried "to beat it [being gay] out of me."
Robin Roberts
The 53-year-old successful American TV broadcaster, was forced to
leave the "Good Morning America" show in 2012 to get a bone marrow
transplant, which saved her life.
After the life trial
Roberts took to Facebook to thank those, who supported her, including
her… girlfriend (it actually became the post of confession):
“I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber…” she wrote.
RuPaul (RuPaul Andre Charles)
He came out as gay at the age of 12 and has never denied his preferences since.
Wanda Sykes
Emmy Award winning writer, also a comedienne and actress. Sykes hosted her own talk-show on Fox channel.
She
had been married to a man named Dave Hill for 7 years (1991-1998),
however in 2008 Sykes opened up on her orientation during Las Vegas
rally against ban of new marriages of same-sex couples in California. READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/66685.html
he National Orientation Agency (NOA) has followed the steps
of the Presidential Spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, shared more photos
from #BringBackOurGirls operation via Twitter account.
The images by the Presidential Aide
sparked controversy on May 19, 2014, Monday, as one of them was taken
about two years ago, while the remaining three, actually published by
Naij.com, were considered as up-to-date.
Check out some of the unseen photos of the anti- Boko Haram operation, aimed at locating and rescuing over 200 abducted GGSS Chibok female students, below: Troops have to cross swamps, various water obstacles. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria Armoured vehicle on patrol near Sambisa Forest. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria Some mortars deployed by the army. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria Boko Haram camp was burnt down during operations near Konduga, Borno State. Photo credit – NOA Nigeria
However,
the army suffered an undisclosed number of lost lives in the past
several days. See the images from a burial ceremony below: May their souls rest in peace.
