EXCLUSIVE REPORT: 100 PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED 2013

Here is a chronicle of what went down, things and events that shaped the year 2013 as put together by ACADA publisher, Biodun Caston-Dada and managing editor, Sunday Obembe. Enjoy!

1.       20 YEAR OLD COMMERCIAL PILOT - In 2013 a 20-year-old Nigerian, Favour Odozor, emerged as the youngest with the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) in both Nigeria and South Africa. He completed all the 37 procedures in record time.
Mr. Odozor who graduated alongside 15 other trained pilots at the Afrika Union Aviation Academy (AUAA), Mafikeng, South Africa was described as the new hope of the African aviation industry.

2.       9 YEAR OLD MICROSOFT CERT ENGR - A primary school student in Lagos State achieved this extraordinary feat and at the tender age of 9.

Jomiloju Tunde-Oladipo, a primary 6 student of Role Model School in the Oregun area of the state became one of the world’s youngest Microsoft certified professionals.

Jomiloju emerged first among the 21 candidates who took the exam after he scored 769 out of 1,000 points.

3.       2FACE IDIBIA’S WEDDING – One of the most gifted African musicians, 2face Idibia finally walked down the aisle with one of his baby mamas, Annie Macaulay in March in the beautiful city of Dubai. The glamorous wedding was attended by the cream-de-la-cream of the Nigerian showbiz industry.

4.       ACADA STAFF RETREAT- Acada members of staff embarked on an all expense paid Staff Retreat to the Gold-Coast, Ghana. The retreat is an experience of a life time because of the eye opening effect it heard on the Ghana employees to what is obtainable outside the shores of Nigeria. It was also a time to unwind; leaving behind the hustling and bustling of Lagos. We visited different places of interest in Ghana such as; the Freedom Park, tomb of late Ghana President Attah Mills, Jamestown, University of Ghana, Legon and other mind blowing places that must not be mentioned; tasted some delicious Ghana delicacies and crowned it all with a party at the popular Labadi beach.

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Rihanna begins 2014 by setting Chris Brown Apology Letter on fire.

There is no doubt Chris Brown has put Rihanna through much stress in the past couple of years.

The “Unapologetic” singer received a New Years Ever apology letter from Chris Brown. Close source of RiRi said “it is clear that he was out of her for good. Chris letter to Rihanna said that “he was sorry and he would never hurt her”. Clearly Rihanna was not impressed and the apology came way too late. Another close resource stated Rihanna said, “she put Chris to bed last year for good”.

Rihanna known for her string symbolism, decided to prove clearly she is over her feelings for Brown. While partying (smoking) , Rihanna pulls out the fake ass letter and placed it on a large candle holder and put ashes on it until burned. Rihanna continue on to say “good riddance” and move forward to entertain her guest.

Nothing says “I’m over you”, like setting an ex apology letter on fire. Considering all the drama and humiliation Chris put her through, who can blame her? RiRi sources say along with the letter she got a gold necklace as well. Which she plans on selling and giving the money to charity.

Also Rihanna source says, “she want to have a happy, and stress-free 2014, and she is done with bull**** from the men in her life.

The world and Rihanna will never forget the well publicized battered photo images of “Pour it up” singer, so it is only natural for Rihanna to respond to the letter like that. Rihanna wanting to start 2014 without troubled men with baggage is the best New year Resolution.