Barack Obama: Inauguration 2009

Okay I finally step away from the TV long enough to post up that Barack Obama is now the 44th U.S. President as of 12 Noon on Tuesday January 20th. (Yes We Can!)

First Lady Michelle Obama looked divine in a Isabel Toledo dress while Malia and Sasha wore colorful wool coats from Crewcuts by J. Crew. (Did you know that Michelle worn this all-black design from the Cuban-born American designer back in 2008?)

For the Neighborhood Ball which air exclusively on ABC, Michelle selected a one shoulder ivory Jason Wu gown. The First Lady previously wore a black and white sheath dress for the Barbara Walters Special (see left).

Random thought: Anyone else felt that her hair should been up? Love it or hate this look. The Huffington Post wants YOUR feedback! Barack thinks it's a winner and I quote the President himself: "How good looking is my wife?"

56th Annual Inauguration Performances...

Beyonce - "At Last" First Dance (HQ Fan Made)


Aretha Franklin - "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" performance


President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

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Photos: AP. WIREIMAGE. GETTY

Celestina Featured in T-Pain's "Freeze" Music Video

Celestina who was featured back in 2007 is the lead female dancer in T-Pain's "Freeze" video with Chris Brown. (To keep you up to speed, Celestina's a Nigerian-American inspiring dancer best known for her roles in Prince's "Black Sweat" and Usher's "Yeah" videos.) The dance heavy video ("Freeze") was directed by Syndrome. Celestina brought out her signature Matrix-like dance move (see photo collage below) for the video treatment. She naturally acted as the leader of the pack in the one scenes. Check it out...

I do not co-sign on T-Pain's outfit! (LOL!) I do co-sign on Celestina's drive to succeed in the music entertainment business - a field she told me was not embraced by Naija parents.
What do you think of Celestina's performance - hot or not?

Random thoughts: Go rent/buy/borrow "Tomorrow Must Wait" with Nadia Burai, Omotola Ekehinde, and Nonso Diobi. I'm on part 3 currently and it's some good old drama. Check out this brief clip...

Okay since I was on YouTube I had to post this song by Agatha Moses. Extra bonus points for those who enjoy her music...

I hope 2009 started on the right foot for FG2BH readers...

Here's To A Great 2009!

To my faithful FG2BH readers, bloggers, and lurkers, here's to a great 2009!

Best dressed females in 2008 - Thandie Newton, Lola Ogunnaike, Iman, and Estelle.

Best dressed male in 2008 - Idris Elba

Best dressed couples in 2008 - Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons

Best editorials in 2008 - Nnenna's Jil Sander Fashion mag shoot, Alek Wek & Liya Kebede for ARISE, Iman for Italia Vogue, Oluchi & Ugo's Vogue Moment.

Fashion designer of 2008 - Project Runway finalist Korto Momolu

Best TV Moment - 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards

Actress of the Year - Sophie Okonedo (Oscar nominee)

Actor of The Year - Chiwetel Ejifor (two-time Golden Globes nominee + OBE receipent)

Model of The Year - Oluchi Onweagaba-Orlandi

Political figure - President-Elect Barack Obama (January 20th is Inauguration Day!)

Writer of the Year - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Her Latest Short Story)

Male Eye Candy - Ngo Okafor

Athlete of The Year - Osi Umenyiora (NY Giants Defensive End)

Song of the Year - "If She Knew" by Lemar

Comeback of the Year - Seal's "Soul" album

Ones to Watch in 2009: Lady Gold, Dr. Ben Igwe's "Against The Odds, and Chasity Nwagabara. (Read the full blog post over at FG2BH WORDPRESS)
Photos: AP, Getty, Wireimage, Linda Ikeji Blog

Get "Obsessed" with Idris Elba

A sneak preview of "Obsessed" the new film starring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, and Ali Larter was featured on Entertainment Tonight. Check it out...

UPDATE: Check out the the official trailer.

"Obsessed" opens in theatres on April 24, 2008. Find out more details about the film over at FG2BH Blog. Will you go see this film?

c/o FG2BH

Striking Looks from Kate Henshaw, Samantha Mumba & Liya Kebede

New mom/Nollywood actress Kat Henshaw-Nattal looked fierce in a red satin Nicole Miller dress at a event in Lagos, Nigeria. (She was hands down the best dressed at the celebration.) Find out which Hollyood star rock the same dress in a different color over over at FG2BH Blog.

Photo credit: Bella Naija

Kate did a GREAT job in "Consequences" (one of my favorite Nollywood film) with Ramsey Noah and here's the trailer for those who hasn't seen the film yet:

Go Rent/Buy this film A.S.A.P!

Samantha Mumba has been under the radar ever since her "Dancing on Ice" gig ended months ago but she resurfaced with a new male friend at a party in Beverly Hills. Find out Samantha's new close friend is here.

Liya Kebede showcase her advantage as a model when she arrived in a navy ruffle 3.1 Phillip Lim dress at the NY screening of "Benjamin Button." Find out which "Lipstick Jungle" actress rock the same look over at FG2BH Blog.

Photos: Bella Naija. Getty. Wireimage

Project Runway's Korto Momolu To Debut Collection

Project Runway season 5 runner-up/fan favorite Korto Momolu has announced that she will debut her new collection at Jane Doe John Doe Boutique in Los Angeles according to this ACCESS HOLLYWOOD report.

Read the full blog post here

So will you support Korto's new clothing collection...or not? If not, try not to drool over the funky designs Korto created for Season 5 of Project Runway at NY Fashion Week:

All of Korto's Project Runway designs

Season 5 Finale Show

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My random thought: As The King of Pop (re: Michael Jackson) expressed years ago, Korto's a true Liberian girl.

I couldn't resist posting this song but I had to add this song onto FG2BH regardless of the timing! Okay was I the only African female to have folks asking me what does "Naku Penda Piya-Naku TakaPiya-Mpenziwe" mean?

"Arab Money" Naija Version + Against The Odds Book Launch

You know this was bound to happen but check out the Naija version to Busta Rhymes' "Arab Money." (Thanks for the tip, Baba!)

If you're curious about what's been going on with Angel Lola Luv, Estelle and Kelly Rowland, visit here.

Feels Good 2 B Home was invited to Dr. Ben Igwe's "Against The Odds" book launch at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Thanks to African Heritage Press for the invite.

Read the full blog post here.

P.S This is my 500th blog post on Feels Good 2 B Home!

News on Barack, Chasity & Estelle

To my FG2BH readers, I hope you all enjoyed the long Thanksgiving weekend. Can you believe it's already December?! For those in the NYC area, have you check out the window displays on 5th Avenue yet? Beautiful, huh?! Anyhow onto the post...
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President-Elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle share the dual covers of Essence magazine. The Obama are featured separately on the January 2009 edition. Anyone else going to D.C. this January?

Read the full blog post here to see The New Yorker Obama satire cover.

Chasity Nwagbara, Nigerian composer and vocalist recorded a track with Busta Rhymes called "World Go Round." Remember her vocals and songwriting contributions on Jennifer Lopez's last album, "Brave"??! Well Chasity simply goes by her first time now. (Thanks for the tip, Uloma!)

That's not Chasity in the photo with Busta but actress Gabrielle Union. It's a screen shot taken from Busta's "I Love My Chick" music video.

Read the full blog post here to find out what other artists Chasity collaborated with.

Estelle (in Sonia Rykiel) performed at Indigo 2 with a new longer hairstyle but do you love her outfit and 'do?

Read the full blog post here to see Estelle's ever-changing hairstyles.

I'll leave you all with this hot South African song called "Tiki Tiki" by Phinda Mtya.

click here if you can't see the video.

c/o FG2BH at Wordpress!

Carmen Ejogo at "Cadillac Records" Premiere + Tidbits

The L.A. premiere of "Cadillac Records" brought out its all-star ensemble such as Jeffrey Wright, Beyonce Knowles, Columbus Short, Gabrielle Union, and Adrien Brody earlier this week. Grab Carmen Ejogo's look for less at the "Cadillac Records" L.A. Premiere...

Read the full blog post here.

Check out the full length trailer of "Cadillac Records" and a bonus clip below...

"Cadillac Records" trailer


Bonus clip: Beyonce as Etta James - "Church Bells" studio session with Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess.

Jeffrey Wright alongside his "Cadillac Records" castmates talk about filming:

Will you go see this film or not?

Sanaa Lathan (girlfriend of Wale Ogunleye) goes against Topshop designer Kate Moss in a printed Just Cavalli dress but which lady pulled off the look?

Vote for the winning look here!

c/o: FG2BH at Wordpress
[Photos: Models & Getty]

Afro/Naija News Catch-Up

Without further deplay, here's what I've been up to on my new blog, FG2BH.

The first ever (MAMA) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria last week!

Read the full blog post here.

THISDAY presents "ARISE" magazine with Liya Kebede, Naomi Campbell & Alek Wek on the cover.

Read the full blog post here.

Alek Wek vs Liya Kebede in Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi: Who got IT better?

Read the full blog post here.

MAMA Africa Laid To Rest in South Africa.

Read the full blog post here.

Thanks Alicia Keys! Click the photo to see why.

Oluchi Onweagba introduces her son Ugo Orlandi to "Vogue" fashion.

Read the full blog post here.

Updates on Oluchi & Barack

Barack & Michelle Obama's "60 Minutes" Interview - did you catch it?

Read the full blog post here.

Herve Leger Fashion Face-Off: Oluchi, Star or Cassie?

Read the full blog post here.

Seal & Heidi at VS Fashion Show 2008

Seal and Heidi were very affectionate with one another just like any couple would be when they attended the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Miami Beach over the weekend.

Read the full blog post here.

Where was our girl Oluchi?

Photo credits: Gossip Girls via Wireimage

Iman at Keep A Child Alive Black Ball 2008

Somali model Iman and her husband David Bowie attended the 5th Annual Keep a Child Alive foundation's Black Ball gala at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom last night.

Read the full blog post here.

Liya Kebede Out & About + My Bag Crush

Ethiopian model Liya Kebede at the James Bond "Quantum of Solace" film premiere in New York City.

Read the full blog post here.

+ My Bag Crush: Ferragamo Clutch

Read the full blog post here.

Lola Ogunnaike’s “Glamour” Look in NYC

CNN Entertainment Correspondent Lola Ogunnaike attended the 2008 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. Pictured besides Lola is fellow CNN News correspondent Soledad O'Brien.

Photo: Splash via CL

Lola has tapped into the funky design tights craze that has heat up urban Hollywood. Nia Long, Gina Torres, Vanessa Simmons and Kelis are all fans of this trend.

Below are four ways to get the look straight from Urban Outfitters and Forever 21.

1. Two Tone Crochet Full foot tight, $14.00.
2.Argyle Crochet Full Foot Tight, $14.00
3. Cable Knit Tights, $7.80.
4. Darcy Pointelle Tights, $8.80

Update your browser: FG2BH is now here!

Spotted: 2Face Idibia & Estelle + Djimon & Kimora

2Face Idibia and Estelle pose backstage at the 2008 World Music Awards pre-show. Estelle picked up World's Best New Artist Award. 2Face picked up a well-deserved award for World's Best Nigerian Male Artist. He definitely represented Nigeria Sunday night in Monte Carlo. (He's also scheduled to appear at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards.)

Photos: GETTY/WIREIMAGE

Djimon Hounsou and girlfriend Kimora Lee Simmons attended the 2008 AFI Film Festival premiere of "Defiance" last night in Hollywood. Both had on rings on that special finger. (Hmm...)

Photos: Splash, WIREIMAGE, Getty

The Obamas (President-Elect Barack and wife Michelle) paid a visit to the White House. According to Michelle Obama fashion blog Mrs. O, The First Lady-Elect wore a custom made Maria Pinto red dress with matching kitten heel pumps. Barack also dropped off his two girls Malia and Sasha off to school this morning. (Aww!)

Photos: YBF, The Huffington Post

Photos taken backstage during Election Night 2008 surfaced on Barack Obama's official Flickr page. So for those wondering what Barack and his family were doing the moment he won the election, do check out the fun photo collages I made. (Click on the photos to see more!)

Photos: Obama for America

African fashion magazine Uzuri has been on my radar for quite awhile thanks to my cousin Kelechi. The official site is loaded with photos. If you're a fan of African fashion, then this magazine is a definite must-read.

About Uzuri:

UZURI is a leading global publishing and media company. UZURI magazine is inspired by the beauty of Africa. UZURI media network brings together millions of readers who are always looking for new trends in fashion. The UZURI audience has a unique taste for fashion, beauty, luxury and glamour and a desire to discover new tends. They have made UZURI their home and a place to discover style. The UZURI print magazine and website is a ‘must see’ and ‘must click’ for all fashionistas and especially women of color. [source]

Uzuri is available on the newsstand including stores Pathmark and Barnes & Noble.
Photos: UZURI Mag MySpace

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