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Beyoncé attended the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala at the David H. Koch Theater, where she supported the world premiere of her sister Solange’s original composition “Solange’s Ballet,” reports Bazaar. Beyoncé and her mother Tina Knowles Lawson escorted Solange to the gala, where she became the second Black woman to ever write a score for the prestigious dance company. Solange received a huge round of applause as she entered the stadium. Philanthropist/TV host Jean Shafiroff told Go With The Flo, “Solange was lovely and very kind.” Beyoncé posted on Twitter, “My beloved sister, there are no words to express the pride and admiration I have for you. You are a visionary and one of one. The piece you composed is phenomenal. I love you deep.”

Hot new couple alert! Songstress Dua Lipa and Trevor Noah were spotted on Sept. 28 having dinner together at Miss Lily’s, a Caribbean restaurant in the East Village, reports E! News. Following their meal, the comedian, who announced he is leaving “The Daily Show,” and “Sweetie Pie” singer took a stroll through the downtown Manhattan streets; the pair hugged and kissed before going their separate ways. During a taping on Sept. 29, Noah told his audience, “It’s been absolutely amazing. It’s something that I never expected. I found myself thinking throughout the time of everything we’ve gone through. The Trump presidency, the pandemic, just the journey, more pandemic and I realize that after the seven years, my time is up.”

PIX11 Award-winning journalist Ayana Harry married Kyle Dudley, head basketball coach and history teacher at Salisbury School/ Middlebury College on Sept. 23 in Sag Harbor, New York. The groom is the son of “Tamron Hall Show” producer Adrienne Lopez and attorney Ed Dudley. Celebrity guests at the nuptials included Sunny Hostin from “The View” and “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King.

On Oct. 3, on “Sherri,” Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actor and bestselling author Sherri Shepherd spoke to the iconic model Tyra Banks. While chatting, the “Dancing with the Stars” host revealed why she needed a name change once she went from supermodel to actress. Said Tyra, “When I was a model, a new model, I was just Tyra. There was no Banks. And then I got my first acting job on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” And the first couple of episodes when they flashed my name, to say, “Tyra”…something felt weird to me that I was acting and I didn’t have a last name. So, I added my last name back. Also, I was a Cover Girl model...and they used to put Tyra there and I was like I feel I need to be Banks…I did the Cher/ Madonna thing for a second, but maybe I should go back to Tyra.”

NYC hosts 62nd Nigeria Independence Day parade

By NAYABA ARINDE

Amsterdam News Editor

Politics, upcoming elections, and issues “back home” are never far from any Nigerian conversation, but on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, cultural pride took centerstage during the 62nd Nigeria Independence Day parade in New York City.

Commemorating the 62nd year since blatant direct British rule ‘ended,’ it was co-hosted by the Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians, and emceed as always by the uberenthusiastic Sumonu Bello-Osagie. The Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians has for over 30 years striven to enhance the image and reality of Nigerians at home and abroad. With political, religious, economic and activist groups they have worked with city government, and hundreds of groups and individuals to promote viable international working relationships.

Mayor Eric Adams came through to pay his respects to the massive event, which had hundreds of people who traveled from across the Atlantic and the five boroughs, following floats and banners down Second Avenue.

On stage were speakers who acknowledged the day, young dancers, musicians, all manner of entertainers including the internationally renowned Goya ‘You Want to BamBam’ Menor and the powerful singer Timi ‘Everything’ Dakalo.

Awards were given to parade organizers while the DJs kept the youth bouncing!

Always pushing to encourage Nigerian American youth involvement in the progression of the nation, and building stronger economic, social and cultural ties, the parade which first began in 1991 embraces the community across the nation and diaspora.

The Nigeria Independence Day Committee participating member organizations include: the Rev. Famubode, the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America, Organization for the Advancement of Nigeria Inc., Alhaji Ahmed Opetubo, Nigerian Nurses Association of USA, and Under Da Rock Entertainment. Attendees included Ambassador Lot Egopija, Florence Egopija, the Rev. Dr. Prince A.Z.K. Adekoya, DaddyRich Iyasere, magazine publisher Tosin Mustapha, Vsme Solomon Adelaja, and Don Cos Canino.

Nigerian Independence Day attendees enjoy the 62nd annual parade (Bill Moore photos)