Teen’s Present From Dad Turns Her Into Multimillionaire on 19th Birthday

When Deisi Ocampo woke up on her birthday on Oct. 6, she had no idea the gift her father had given her would soon make her a multi-millionaire.

"I rarely play the lottery," Ocampo, 19, of Chicago, to to ABC News. "My dad buys tickets once in a while and thought it would fun to get me two tickets for my birthday."

The following day, she didn't think much of it when she scratched off the first set of numbers. But when she finished scratching the second ticket, "I began to shake and sweat out of nervousness," she said. "I just couldn't believe it was real."

The birthday girl had won $4 million dollars.

She called her father, who needless to say, was equally stunned.

"He couldn't believe it," Ocampo explained of her dad's reaction. "He thought I was teasing him. When I told him I had won, he asked if it was $500, and I said, 'No $4 million!'"

But the newfound millionaire isn't letting the money go to her head. She plans to continue working at a clothing store because her family "is humble and believes in a strong work ethic."

As for how Ocampo plans to spend the new earnings, she's being reasonable about that, as well.

"I will share with my dad so he can buy a new home for my mom, dad and sister," she said. "I plan to use a portion to pay for college since I want to become a nurse and take care of babies."

When asked if this was the best birthday she's ever had, Ocampo simply replied, "Definitely!"

Culled Abc News

New Video: Davido Ft. Dj Arafat - Naughty

The undisputed man of the year, Davido, has just released the video of his hot joint,Naughty, featuring Ivory Coast's very own DJ Arafat, after previously dropping the single. Directed by Sesan, it is a fitting loud party theme with an army of sexy ladies bursting with energy to match the thumping rhythm of the audio, while Davido and DJ Arafat are thrown right in the middle of it all.

NEW AUDIO: Brymo – Dear Child + 1 Pound

Brymo released his 4th album today tagged Tabula Rasa. The album has met positive reviews since it dropped. One of the many songs on the album is Dear Child which is my favourite joint on the album.

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GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2014 – Day 2: Maki Oh

The collection showcased by Maki Oh was one we'd seen before via her Spring/Summer 2015 lookbook but that certainly did not dull the shine of the collection.

Using her signature tie-dye approach, the collection was extremely feminine and alluring. According to Creative Director Amaka Osakwe, this collection is her most serious and it focuses on feminism using her signature aesthetics to tell the tale of the woman who is free spirited to make her decisions.

She offered us layers of patterned sheer fabrics, coated glitter skirts, tapered short dresses, rich cottons and dense mesh.

Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi (Insignia Media)

Planning a Surf Holiday? 6 Pointers for Incredible Adventure in Africa

Whether a Pro or a Johnny-come-lately learning to wet your toes, surfing currents and breaking waves is bound to cause youa super adrenaline swell! As is similar to any other kind ofexpedition, the destination of your exploration or recreation goesbeyond the fun in the activity. It's a dreamy web of inviting accommodation, hospitable people, top-notch service, entertaining nightlife, outstanding culinary, accessibility to needful supplies and of course that extra edge that makes thewhole experience stand out. For surfers, these aspects will come in handy especially when the oceans go flat or the waters decide to spill a storm. Whether enjoying globally-reclaimedconsistence at Anchor Point - Morocco, daring the raging waves of Dungeons-Cape town, or exploring the Swahili Beaches along the East African coastline, Jovago.com lists down lead pointers to help you put together a hitch-free surf holiday.

1.

Pick the Best Surfing Season

While ardent surfers will have finger-tip insights on the bestseason for respective surf spots, newbies and thrill-seekers will need a due diligence research on best timing! You seriously would not want your surf holiday to end up as a fishing trip or a snorkeling expedition despite the adventure there in. Ask around by posing questions in related online forums, join a surfcommunity network in your planned destination, call your host surf camp or hotel and find out all you can on catching the best wave, then align your travel dates to the advice. Remember too that different spots will have different timings albeit being insimilar geographical area. While Kenya may not be put in the same rank as Mozambique, it's good to note that you can catch a swell-worth-writing-home-about during the North East Monsoon (December-March), popular with wind surfers. In contrast, you will have to wait for the mid-year stretch (June-September) to hit Tanzania before you can think Surfing. On the luckier side, South Africa has plenty of swell given that its coastline forms the royal rendezvous of South Atlantic's Indian Ocean's (SW) Agulhas current. With a Coastal stretch of about 3000 km, surfers can sleep, dream, drift off and still catch the right wave all year round.

2.

Ferrying the Tools of your Leisure : Airline Policy

The British Surfing Community is up in arms against an impending ban on surf boards aboard British Airways. Six days into the anti-ban campaign, their Facebook page had already ganged more than 2000 followers. Just six days after it was set up, a campaign against the ban on the social networking website had attracted hundreds to thousands of signatures on an anti-ban petition! Suffice is to say, the question on any Airline's Surfboard policy should top the list of issues-to deal with while planning a Surf trip. Details to find out include whether the board can be charged as hand luggage or you will need to pay for it separately. Find out too if the surfboards (in case of more than one) attract a per-piece charge or as collective weight, and so what is the luggage allowance policy? You can then decide on the best way to pack your tools. Do check if there's need to notify the airline of your "special luggage" ahead of your boarding time and if there are any specific guidelines to how you should pack to ensure safety.

3.

Laying out your Surf Safari

Goes without saying, it completely makes no sense to pick the long, gigantic and rocket-fast barrels of Jeffrey's Bay (South Africa) or Killer Point (Taghazout-Morocco) on your second day of training; avoid tempting the angel of death. When choosing beginner locations, go for beach breaks whichattract less violent waves thus ideal for learning. MasterWhite waters before you jump into anything darker and liaise with the lifeguard to watch just in case the waters throw a surprise wave party on you. Practice prudence and create rapports with the resident surfers and get a crash-course on local hazards and the herbs you can apply to soothe a beetle sting. With your Lifeguard-friend on watch, drift a hundred meters away from the crowds and allow yourself enough space to learn. There are also plenty of safe havens in theKenyan Coast like Diani and shorelines of Lake Malawi(Malawi), and Lake Kivu (Rwanda)

4.

Surf Camps and Choosing Where to Stay

For beginners, a surf camp is a good idea as you will be well-found in the company of dyed-in-the-wool trainers and then, a few other greenhorns sharing in your nervousness! Talk of consolation in numbers. For seasoned surfers, take some time to study your location and its accessibility. Some surf spots are only accessible on jet-ski, 4WD or a boat. Make sure you do not lose too much surf time while trying to access that fabled, formidable wave! For instance, while you will need a boat to access the Zanzibar North Reefs, Oyster Bay Break is right outside the Dar es Salaam; Sea Cliff Hotel  will make for a great stay for those hell-bent on catching every last wave.

5.

Packing for your Surf Trip

On top of your wet suit, ensure that you pack enough surf wax. Apart from guaranteeing that you will not be caught smack in the middle of The Season's Big Wave waving a white cloth, it will earn you great friends with those unfortunate enough to have missed this post! In the spirit of The Honorary Colonel Lord Baden Powell, park an extra surf board, spare fin etc., and be Always Prepared; throw in a ding repair kit, from resin, sand paper, duct tape and the works. A surf trip is like space expedition-you'll be safer ruling out any possibility of needful supplies. Just pack. Talking of space, it's only prudent to pack a few aids to counter bugs and bites. Goes without saying, you cannot first aid a shark attack, surf safe!

6.

Surf Etiquette

Top on the list should be the right of way; just like on the road, avoid precarious attempts to overtake. This simply means that the surfer closest to the wave has the right to enjoy that peak. As enthralling as it may appear, hold yourself and let go. However, an exception to the rules comes to play if two surfers are on the opposite sides of the peak-equal distance or not, you may both approach the wave and paddle each to their direction. On the same note, do not hog all the good waves just because you are better or are better placed than everyone else. This amounts to bullying, and may attract a few unpleasant comments from other surfers. While hogging, bullying, recklessly abandoning your board in the water and overtaking will happen in the waters, it'simportant to respect the locals and the environment. Avoid trashing, clean up your picnic lunch sites, do not drop cigarettebutts, wish well the residents and show some interest in their culture. For beginners, avoid competing with the Pros, watch and learn. A simple 'hello' goes a long way and could earn youtop of the bill lessons from the connoisseurs.

Court Declares Ban on BringBackOurGirls Rallies Illegal

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has declared illegal and unconstitutional the police ban of #BringBackOurGirls peaceful protests.

You recall that back in June, the group had filed a suit against former Police Commissioner of Abuja now Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG. Mr. Joseph Mbu following his announcement of a ban on their protests in the Nigerian capital. Even though the ban was later reversed by the then Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar.

The judge, Justice S.E Aladetoyinbo, in his judgment on Thursday upheld the argument of the plaintiffs' lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), and declared that the pronouncement by Mbu was a
violation of the applicants' "fundamental rights to freedom of conscience, expression, assembly and association as guaranteed by sections 38, 39 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution." That Mbu's decision to ban protests and rallies in the FCT with effect from June 1 was illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void.

The judge, who described freedom of association and assembly as the pillar of any democratic governance, commended the former IG, Abubakar, for promptly over-ruling Mbu's directive.

However, following the withdrawal of one of their prayers seeking N200m against Mbu as compensation for violating their rights, the court struck out the prayer in its judgment on Thursday.

Mr. Aladetoyinbo said while citizens were mandated to notify security agencies before protesting, they were not obliged to obtain permission from the police to stage protests.

GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2014 – Day 2: Grey

Nigerian fashion brand Grey offered so much colour in their collection and we loved it! It was a fun and bright collection and the models even had cone hats on their heads, with fabric from each piece there were wearing.

The collection was feminine, and bold, with frills, tiers, colour-blocking, shimmer and more elements added to all the pieces that were showcased at this year's GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week. Grey was definitely one of our best collections for Day 2 with so many wearable pieces for the average woman.

Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi (Insignia Media)

Huh? Michael Jackson cloned himself before death?

Michael Jackson paid scientists to clone his DNA before his death in 2009 for the goal of creating replicas of himself, author Michael C. Luckman has claimed.

The King of Pop passed away in June 2009 from acute Propofol intoxication but in the years leading up to his demise he paid millions of dollars to European scientists engaged in cutting edge genetic research to create replicas of himself.

Michael's wish was that the replicas would be able to carry on his legacy after his passing and he made "safe deposits" of his sperm in three different medical facilities across the world to be used if he died.

Director of the New York Center for Extraterrestrial Research Michael C. Luckman has made the claim, revealing the information was given to him by late celebrity fashion designer Andre Van Pier – who designed stage costumes for Michael and his sister Janet Jackson, and was friends with their sibling La Toya Jackson.

Luckman said: "Van Pier first learned of the futuristic cloning experiments and the secret sperm deposits from a close associate at a longevity centre based in Panama.

Michael's enthusiasm for cloning began with the successful cloning of Dolly the Sheep and escalated following false claims by the Raelians, a UFO cult group with headquarters in Canada, that they had cloned the first human baby."

The alien expert claims samples of Michael's sperm were recently moved from a Los Angeles fertility clinic to England by the Jackson family for safekeeping.

Luckman – who has just completed his book 'The Battle for Michael Jackson's Soul', which documents the 'Thriller' singer's fascination with human cloning – believes the work could be being carried out now.

He said: "Michael wanted this to happen, and spent time and money trying to achieve his goal.

We could see many dead stars resurrected with science. Canadian dentist Dr. Michael Zuk purchased one of John Lennon's teeth at auction and has announced plans to use the DNA from the tooth to create a perfect double of the former Beatle."

NEW AUDIO: M.I Abaga – The Middle ft. Olamide, IJ

Olamide dropped 2 verses as he links up on a track for the first time with M.I.

IJ took the hook in Yoruba while Olamidelooks like he outshines M on this record…M.I dropped bragging lines such as 'I'm the best that ever did it'…

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Folorunsho Alakija Named 9th Richest Woman In The World

American's website, Wealth-X has named Nigeria's oil mogul, Folunsho Alakija has the 9^th richest woman in the world. According to the website the selection was done based on the richest woman in each region of the world. Check out the list below with their estimated net worth; 

S/No Estimated Net worth             Name                                 Region

$37.9b                                 Christy Walton                           North America

$31.3b                            Liliane Bettencourt                     Europe

$14.8b                               Gina Reinhart                             Pacific

$6.3b                           Vanessa Paola Slim                    Latin America

$6.3b                 Soumaya Slem de Romero         Latin America

$6.3b                Johanna Monique Slim Ayub     Latin America

$.3b                                      Uang Huiyan                              Asia

$4.2b                                        Shari Arison                               Middle East

$1.2b                                Folorunsho Alakija                     Africa