Sweden royal wedding: Prince Carl Philip to marry reality star

The couple held a wedding dinner on the night before the event

An ex-reality TV star is set to become the first "commoner" for centuries to become a Swedish princess when she marries Prince Carl Philip.

Sofia Hellqvist, 30, has worked as a topless model, later becoming a yoga instructor and working for charity.

Her fiance, 36-year-old Carl Philip, is third in line to the Swedish throne.

Half a million are expected to line the streets of Stockholm for the event, despite polls suggesting the Swedish royal family's popularity is waning.

• 'A real Cinderella story'

The pair reportedly first met at a restaurant in 2010, with news of their relationship being revealed soon after.

The Swedish media made much of Ms Hellqvist's past, which includes posing with a boa constrictor and an appearance on the reality show Paradise Hotel, in which scantily dressed singletons compete to stay in a luxury hotel.

In response, Ms Hellqvist told Swedish television she had long since moved on.

"I don't regret anything. All these experiences have made me the person I am. I wouldn't have made those choices today."

Amid rumours that her past had caused disquiet among the royal family, the palace has emphasised her charity work, which includes setting up a charity to help disadvantaged children in South Africa.

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Airtel Ambassadors

One of Nigeria’s telecoms players, Airtel has just unveiled 5 Nigerian entertainers as brand ambassadors. Leading the pack is highly rated music superstar, 2face Idibia, who is joined by Phyno, Patoranking, comedian Akpororo and OAP, Ik Osakioduwa. This deal, analysts believe, is coming on the heels on the recent renewal of endorsement deals by rival telco company, MTN which recently renewed deals of other stars including Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, Davido.

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This victims need help -- Jackie Appiah

Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 donated an undisclosed amount of money and several gift items to victims of the June 3, 2015 tragic flood and fire disaster in Accra, Ghana. She visited the 37 Military Hospital and later Nima, a suburb of Accra where she interacted with the flood victims and donated several items including bags of rice, cartons of water, drinks, toiletries, other food items and an undisclosed amount of money to support the victims The actress also made a passionate appeal to well-meaning individuals and institutions both in Ghana and across the world to offer any kind of assistance; both in cash and kind to the affected people to enable them rebuild their lives. See more photos below..

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Tiwa Savage Opens Up On Embarrassing Moment Her Mum Met David Beckham [ PHOTO

Very pregnant Tiwa Savage has revealed embarrassed her and her mum were when they met Ex Football and s*x symbol — David Beckham.

She wrote: –
“Flash back Fridayto just a few days ago …. Mummy and I are in selfridges baby shopping(you never stop buying BTW) and all of a sudden she shouts BECKHAM. Low and behold David Beckham was on the same floor shopping with this daughter. I was beyond embarrassed. She then proceeds to ask for a pic even though it was obvious he was trying to stay low key but he was kind enough to agree to take a pic with my tiny embarrassing mama. Then all of a sudden she didn’t wanna leave the store after she has been complaining that we had bought enough LOL … Ok fine make I confess me sef wan take pic but fear dey catch me besides my fat swollen face didn’t really encourage me…ssshhh pls don’t tell my mum. I told her I didn’t take a pic because I was feeling like a fellow celeb as well

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Nollywood legend, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was in Congo -- PHOTOS

Omotola had just recently flew from the World Economic forum where she spoke on women empowerment against poverty, and arrived at Kinshasa with her team ready to inspire the country’s female filmmakers.
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Omotola is a Nigerian actress who has featured in multiple award winning films and has been one of the top faces of Nollywood.

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My haters motivate me - IYANYA

Speaking via his Instagram
account, popular musician Iyanya Mbuk aka Iyanya shared some motivational words with his fans. In his own words:

“From Project Fame to the man I’ve become today, everyday God shows me so much love. I work hard, I dream and believe in my dreams, and my haters motivate me to achieve more.
What you see is the half of me. I don’t sit down with jobless people who have free Wi-Fi to gossip about others.”
Going further, he also said in a recent interview with YES magazine that his third album will consist of different genres. “I have great plans and I’m really working hard towards them. I have a studio in my house and I have been doing a lot of recordings.

The album is going to be a combination of hip hop, R&B, Reggae etc.” The forthcoming album is Iyanya’s third album following previous releases such as My Story, his debut album released in 2011 and his second album,

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MTV Africa line up of nominees for the upcoming MAMA awards

The event which will take place on the 18th of July

Here are the list of nominees below;

Best Male

AKA (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best Female

Bucie (South Africa)
Busiswa (South Africa)
Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best Group

B4 (Angola)
Beatenberg (South Africa)
Black Motion (South Africa)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best New Act Transformed by Absolute

Anna Joyce (Angola)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Duncan (South Africa)
Patoranking (Nigeria)
Stonebwoy (Ghana)

Best Hip Hop

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
K.O. (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Youssoupha (DRC)

Best Collaboration

AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria)
Davido featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz: “The Sound” (Nigeria/SA)
Diamond & Iyanya: “Bum Bum” (Kenya/Nigeria)
Toofan & DJ Arafat: “Apero Remix” (Togo/Ivory Coast)
Stanley Enow & Sarkodie: “Njama Njama Cow Remix” (Cameroon/Ghana)

Song of the Year

Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa)
Euphonik featuring Mpumi: “Busa” (South Africa)
DJ Fisherman & NaakMusiQ featuring DJ Tira, Danger & Dream Team: “Call Out” (South Africa)
K.O featuring Kid X: “Caracara” (South Africa)
Lil Kesh Featuring Olamide & Davido: “Shoki Remix” (Nigeria)
Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol: “Sura Yako” (Kenya)
Toofan: “Gweta” (Togo)
Wizkid: “Show You The Money” (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade: “Johnny” (Nigeria)

Best Live

Big Nuz (South Africa)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
Toofan (Togo)

Video of the Year

“Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi
“Doors” – Prime Circle; Director: Ryan Kruger
“Love You Everyday” – Bebe Cool; Director: Clarence Peters
“Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw
“The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan

Best Pop & Alternative

Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
Jimmy Nevis (South Africa)
Nneka (Nigeria)
Prime Circle (South Africa)

Best Francophone

DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast)
Jovi (Cameroon)
Laurette Le Pearle (DRC)
Tour 2 Garde (Ivory Coast)
Toofan (Togo)

Best Lusophone

Ary (Angola)
B4 (Angola)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
NGA (Angola)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)
Personality of the Year
Basketmouth (Nigeria)
Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
OC Ukeje (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa)
Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)

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