HIP HOP STAR 2SHOT SET TO WED TOP MODEL, BEVERLY


William Orioha, a.k.a 2shotz is a foremost rapper who started rapping as far back as 1992. He was part of the successful but now defunct “Trybesmen” in the late 90s.2shots certainly qualifies to be called a pioneer in the Nigerian hip-hop scene with 4 albums and several chart-topping hit singles to his credit.

Right now, the news about 2shotz is that of his alleged romance with top model, Ada Beverly Osu.We gathred that both 2shotz and Beverly as she’s mostly called,have been dating for well over a year,and they recently held a lovely introduction between both families,while the plan for a wedding early this year is in the offing.

It would be recalled that Beverly emerged Model of the year at the recently held Dynamix All Youth Awards. The Delta-State-born model and video vixen has featured in several top music videos like Overkilling by Djinee, Oleku by Ice Prince, Damn Me by 2shotz featuring Funbi and several others.

Beverly is also one of the brains behind the “Playgirls Entertainment” that was recently launched at Aura Night Club on Victoria Island.

YORUBA MOVIE STAR DAYO AMUSA BUYS RANGE ROVER JEEP

Dayo Amusa is one of the leading Yoruba actresses and movie producers.Over the last few years,she has produced her own movies and the most recent is Dewunmi Iberu which was successfully premiered in Lagos 3 weeks ago.

We almost forgot to tell you that Dayo who drives a brown Murano Jeep has recently acquired another brand new Range Rover Jeep,the cost of which has been put at about N12 million.

Congrats Dayo.

BOKO HARAM GIVES CHRISTIANS 3 DAYS ULTIMATUM TO VACATE THE NORTH

The now dreaded Islamist group, Boko Haram, has issued a three-day ultimatum to all Christians living and doing business in the Northern part of Nigeria to vacate, adding that they are now ready to confront the military in areas where the federal government declared state of emergency.

Spokesman of the group, Abul Qaqa, told journalists on Sunday that...“We find it pertinent to state that soldiers will only kill innocent Muslims in the local government areas where the state of emergency was declared. We would confront them squarely to protect our brothers.”

Speaking in Hausa language, Qaqa said “we also wish to call on our fellow Muslims to come back to the north because we have evidence that they would be attacked. We are also giving a three-day ultimatum to the southerners living in the northern part of Nigeria to move away.”

Qaqa also criticised President Goodluck Jonathan over his visit to the Catholic Church where the bloodiest Christmas day attack took place. “The President had never visited any of the theatres were Muslims were massacred,” he said, naming areas where scores of Muslims were killed in post-election riots in April.

It would be recalled that President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency on Saturday in parts of four states hard hit by violence blamed on Boko Haram.

FRANK EDOHO PAYS ESTRANGED WIFE, KATHERINE'S RENT, INCREASES CHILDREN'S MONTHLY ALLOWANCE

In the face of public furore generated by the public exposure of celebrated presenter, Frank Edoho kissing his new lover, Sandra at wedding recently- his employment remains unthreatened.

His employers- the promoters of the must watched programme Who Wants To Be A Millionaire- remain consistent in their stance on issues relating to Edoho's matrimony- it is a private matter.

This is even in the face of campaign by some within the organisation attempting to leverage on the development to replace the popular presenter with 'another favoured candidate' His job is one of the most coveted within the organisation (because of the inherent gains)

The 'sack Edoho' group within and outside the organisation hinge their moves on claims of 'irresponsibility' on the part of the presenter. They premise this on interpretation that he was caught kissing his new lover at a public place, when he is yet to fully divorce his wife.

The allegation is that as a brand ambassador of the programme- his action portrays it in bad light. Pro Edoho's faction had countered these claims with the revelations that 'the issue of irresponsibility doesnot come into play' That he is still very much responsible for the upkeep of his wife and his three children.

He is said to just pay her house rents and increase their monthly allowance. They were on two hundred and fifty thousand naira monthly allowance- the increment is yet to be ascertained. Aside this- Edoho is said to just make provisions that will take the stress of taking the children to and from school off kathrine.

According to his supporters 'he is trying to make them comfortable and happy like he is trying to be on his new romance' They stretched the argument further that 'it takes a responsible man to do that- that those attempting to create an issue out of a kiss with a fiance, his parents approved are just being mischievous'

Sources claim the decider that strengthened his employers resolve to be consistent in their stand on the issue is Edoho's competence. It is generally agreed that- he knows his job. Insiders revealed that though the move to get him sacked is yet to be totally eradicated- there are strong indication that because of the need not to contradict official position against the background of caring for his estranged wife and children, Edoho will escape with only 'a strong warning- until he commits professional blunder'

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE AS SPOKESPERSON

Ever since Omotola Jalade Ekeinde made her film debut as an actress 17 years ago, we have watched her evolve into one of the most successful, serious-minded actresses of her generation.

She was recently appointed as spokesperson for the World’s most popular human rights group, Amnesty International.This is how AI introduced her on their website, “Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a leading

Nigerian ‘Nollywood’ actress and singer, with a huge fan base across Africa and the Caribbean. Omotola launched Amnesty International’s maternal mortality campaign in Sierra Leone and supports our campaign for freedom of expression.”

Congrats Omosexy !

ACE MUSIC PRODUCER CUM MUSICIAN, J-MARTINS MARRIES NNEZI MBILA

Nigerian singer /Producer, Martins Okey justice popularly known as J Martins got married to his lover Nnezi Mbila on january 2nd,2012 .

The traditional wedding took place in Ohafia ,Abia state .The event attracted dignitaries from all walks of life including entertainers and politicos.

J martins has been dating Nnezi who is an abuja based banker for a while and the couple got engaged last year .

Congratulations to the family!

More pics coming.

JAY Z, KANYE WEST BANK $2.9M FOR PRIVATE SHOW

Hip hop’s most recognisable power duo and top earners Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter and Kanye West, commanded some of the highest performance fees in 2011 – and they’ve cemented that position further after they were recently paid a whopping $6M (N973M) for a private show in Dubai.

‘Hov’ and ‘Yeezy’ were reported to have been paid $2.9M (N470M) each as upfront payment for the show. The duo, whose flight expenses were also borne by multi-billionaire Sheik Mansour, were billed to perform at a sweet sixteen birthday gig for the Manchester City Football Club owner’s niece.

Having recently wrapped up their ‘Watch the Throne‘ Tour in America, Jay-Z revealed that a follow-up to the collaborative album may be forth coming. ‘We, I say ‘we’ because I’m in throne mode–we’re in a great place creatively. You might see a Jay, then Kanye and a throne album next year… We’ve really found our zone’, the Brooklyn native said.

The ‘Watch the Throne’ album, which was released in August, 2011, made its way to the top of the Billboard charts, selling 436,000 units in its first week, and has been certified platinum with over 1.1 million copies sold in the U.S.

RUSSELL BRAND TO MAKE £20M FROM KATY PERRY DIVORCE

English comedian, actor Russell Brand has filed a divorce from US pop singer Katy Perry after 14 months of marriage and will make up to £20M (N9B) from the divorce.In the documents filed in Los Angeles, Brand, 36 cites ‘irreconcilable differences’ but does not give a date the couple separated.

Apparently, Russell and Katy did not sign a pre-nuptial agreement back in October 2010 when they got married and therefore under California Law, Rusell is entitled to half of the pop star’s fortune.

‘Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends’, Russell said in a statement.

US Weekly magazine quoted a source saying that ‘They had a massive fight. She was like, ‘F*** you. I’m going to do my own thing.’’ The insider says Russell replied, ‘Fine, f*** you too.‘

Perry has not spoken to the press neither have her reps released an official statement. She recently released her new single ‘The one that got away’ which is currently number three on the US charts.

View divorce document below…

COMEDIAN AND TALK SHOW HOST TEJU-BABYFACE LOSES DAD

Teju Babyface's father, Prince Jacob Gbedegesin Oyelakin passed away 31st of December, 2011. He was a prince of the royal house of Ajaawa township in the Ogbomosho area in Oyo state.

The popular TV host was with his dad when he passed away peacefully. He was 73 years old. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

RIHANNA CONSOLES KATY PERRY OVER MARRIAGE SPLIT

Katy Perry has been getting solace from her good friend Rihanna over her split from husband Russell Brand, Nollywoodgossip has learned. The two singers have been best pals for several years. Rihanna even hosted Katy’s bachelorette party in Las Vegas prior to her wedding to Brand.

Rihanna spent Year’s Eve in Miami and the California Gurl singer decided to say put in L.A., but the two texted each other non-stop.

Now, a source tells The Daily Mirror the ladies are now planning a trip to Mexico for sometime in the next few weeks.“They are planning a girlie getaway so Katy can clear her head,” the source said.

Russell Brand filed for divorce on December 30 after just 14 months of marriage.

STELLA DAMASUS GETS BLOGGING AGAIN

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has caught the blogging fever again as she recently opened her personal blog stella-damasus.blogspot.com.

The actress who returned to the screens in the latter part of 2011 with the Blessing Egbe-produced ‘Two Brides and a Baby’, tweeted to her 19,000 plus followers on Sunday, January 1, 2012, ‘Hey Guys, check out my blog’.

The blog so far has one post where she writes ‘May it be a year of success and blessings and may God continue to protect you and yours. Also, this is the official launch of my blog .. So you can always come around to get first hand info on what I’m up to.’

 It’s not her first attempt at blogging, as she had in times past kept personal blogs which failed to fly because she did not update regularly.With her return now, will Ms Damasus stay consistent and follow the path of female celebs such as Kim Kardashian, Adele, Amber Rose, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga who are well known for their blogs?

SAMUEL ETO'O LAUNCHES HIS OWN MOBILE NETWORK IN CAMEROON

The four time African footballer of the year last week launched his own mobile network in his native country of Cameroon. Called Set' Mobile - (derived from the footballer's initials), it is the 3rd mobile operator in Cameroon after Orange and MTN and the new mobile company expects to get a majority of its market share from the youth who are fans of Eto’o.

The 30yr old footballer now plays for Russian team Anzhi Makhachkala where he earns $29 million every season after tax, making him the highest paid footballer in the world currently, and one of sports highest paid earners.

INCOME TAX TIME: WHY DO PEOPLE CHEAT ON THEIR INCOME TAX?

Starting the New Year is a time for renewal and resolutions, but it’s also the time people begin to think about filing their income tax returns. In 2009 the IRS estimated that compliance rate for income tax returns were approximately 84 percent, which sounds reasonable; however, the IRS views it as 16 percent who are cheating on their returns.

In 2005, the IRS estimated the gross tax gap to be in the realm of $345 billion. After the IRS obtained some of that missing revenue through enforcement or other late payments, the net tax gap was still a staggering $290 billion for that year. So it’s clear that attempting to retrieve the revenue is an ongoing process for the IRS.

But why do people cheat on their taxes and is there an underlying reason why?

LiveScience interviewed David Callahan, author of The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead and The Moral Center: How Progressives Can Unite America Around Our Shared Values. "It's interesting because one of the biggest complaints people have about their taxes is not that they pay too much, or that taxes are too complex, it's that the wealthy don't pay their fair share," Callahan told LiveScience.

Callahan separates people into two main groups: the winning class and the anxious class. The winning class is made up of wealthy individuals, whereas the anxious class is made up of people who struggle more to make ends meet. Cheating on taxes can occur in both groups, Callahan explained, but the motivations behind the dishonesty are often triggered by the underlying tension between them.

Income inequality is one of the reasons for the rise of the Occupy Movement, which has emphasized the disappearing middle class as the 99% and the corporate class that holds the majority of the wealth of this nation as 1%. The wealthy have at their disposal tax accountants and lawyers who seek out loopholes and methods to evade paying taxes. Indeed, Mr. Callahan says one of the most popular is storing money in overseas bank accounts or tax shelters.

Rationalizing Cheating and What Makes an Honest Person Cheat

"If you feel that others are cheating on their taxes, especially people who make more money than you, you're more likely able to rationalize cheating on taxes yourself," he said. "Many people in the anxious class who haven't seen their incomes grow, and who were hit hard by the recession , may think, if the people at the top don't pay all their taxes, why should I pay every dime that I owe?"

As a result, many otherwise honest people are tempted to cheat simply because they are operating in a dishonest system. This is a classic dynamic in the cheating culture, said Callahan."Even if we consider ourselves honest, we believe other people aren't honest," Callahan said. "If there's a perception that everybody does it, more people will be tempted to abandon their integrity and go along with that. Nobody wants to be the only chump that is playing by the formal rules when everyone else is playing by the 'real rules.'"

While the country's federal tax code is considered progressive, some people feel that it grants the wealthy many loopholes – something that further perpetuates the resentment among those who believe the tax burden can sometimes fall unjustly on those who are least able to afford it.

"Many wealthy people earn income, such as capital gains, that is taxed at lower levels than regular income," Callahan said. "So, in some cases, a wealthy guy sitting by his pool, living off his stock portfolio is paying a lower tax rate than the guy cleaning his pool. Tax evasion scams by the wealthy are so often revealed, and so there's the perception that the rich cheat heavily on their taxes. There's truth to that perception, which is what keeps it alive."

Not Everyone Cheats

For Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist and author of the book, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions (Harper, 2008), understanding why people cheat is far more simple than understanding why people do not. "We cheat on taxes because we stand to gain money – that's not a big surprise," Ariely told LiveScience. "What's more interesting is why we decide not to cheat and

what makes us decide to limit our cheating."

Ariely, who teaches behavioral economics at Duke University, has done extensive research on cheating, and on the motivations behind the various degrees that people cheat.Through his research, Ariely observed that there are often discrepancies between peoples' perceptions of cheating and their actual behavior. In other words, Ariely found that people operate with moral flexibility, and this sliding scale plays an important role in a person's cheating calculus.

Group Dynamics of Cheating: It’s okay if it’s hidden

"Given the great flexibility of our minds, we can cheat and still feel good about ourselves – but not under all conditions," Ariely said. "We can still feel alright while acting immorally when a few things happen: when we cheat just a little bit – so, if it's not a big transgression – when a lot of people around us do the same, and

when the act is more hidden."

Ariely observed that those three main conditions allowed people to cheat and still feel that they were honest, which essentially created a moral threshold that served to limit the deceitful behavior.Like Callahan, Ariely believes that if people think others are also cheating, it becomes more acceptable for them to cheat as well.

"Corporate corruption and government misdealing is very salient in people's minds,"

Ariely said. "It's easier under those conditions to justify misbehavior. If you think of this as an exercise in justification, the last three years have given us a lot of excuses."Justifying the cheating If a person distances themselves from the cheating, they can justify the act.

"It's true that taxes are a lot about money," Ariely said. "But, I would suspect that it's easier for people to simply forget a receipt, than to have a receipt and type in a false number. If I pretend that I forgot the receipt, that can help me feel better about cheating, but if I take a receipt that says $1,000 and just write it as $2, that's more challenging. That makes it feel like you're really lying."

Ariely believes that one way to control the amount of cheating on federal income taxes is by simplifying the tax code. The complexity and ambiguity of the current code makes it easier for people to cheat, because people can interpret it in a way that suits them and is more selfishly beneficial, he said.

Callahan believes that the IRS has made some important changes to curb non-compliance, but still has a long way to go. The introduction of the W-2 form, which requires employers to fill out tax information on behalf of their employees, makes it more difficult for these employees to fudge data on their income tax returns. But,

Callahan notes that more oversight is still needed.

"The number of people who don't have W-2 incomes has been growing," Callahan said. "Independent contractors, people who are self-employed, doctors, dentists and restaurateurs are all people who don't have W-2 incomes. And there's a lot more of these people than in earlier times."

Still, Callahan says it is imperative that the IRS continue to make improvements to their enforcement capabilities."It's very important to not let tax evasion get too out of hand," he said. "If you pass a tipping point whereby tax evasion becomes commonplace, and if it's perceived as normal, there'll be less stigma attached to it. Cheating carries less stigma the more people do it. Fortunately, we're not past that tipping point yet."

Does Flat Tax or Fair Tax Eliminate Cheating?

A true flat rate tax is a system of taxation where one tax rate is applied to all income with no deductions or exemptions. The amount suggested by proponents is 17-19%. Sounds good? And yes, it might reduce the ability to cheat, but what are we giving up in return? It’s simple for sure, but also it’s regressive. This means that lower income people will percentage wise pay more of their income. 17% of $30,000 a year takes a bigger chunk than 17% of someone making $70,000 a year.

There would be no deductions of say your mortgage interest or property taxes.

Childcare deductions would not apply, nor would business expenses, or the other myriad ways individuals are able to reduce their taxable income. Corporations rely on loopholes, and the rest of us rely on deductions and exemptions.

CONVICTED ACTRESS RABI ISMAIL ESCAPES FROM PRISON

Following several unconfirmed reports by different news outlets, we can now confirm that convicted actress Rabi Ismail is indeed on the run, having escaped from Hadejia prison in Jigawa State.

The popular actress mostly known for Hausa roles in the Kano film industry known as Kannywood (Hausa-language version of Nollywood), as reported earlier in July 2011 was sentenced to death by the Court of Appeal for killing a male friend.

Reports say Ismail was ‘found missing’  days before she was to be executed, and that the State Prison Service has issued a search order for her capture.‘The escapee was accused of murder and a high court in Kano ruled that she was guilty and sentenced her accordingly, six people including three female wardens have been arrested and are being investigated for the mysterious disappearance of the convict’, the state’s comptroller of prisons disclosed.

The incident has sparked off an investigation, which has already consumed at least six prison officials. ‘I’m just getting to hear the news, it’s unfortunate, I hope she doesn’t complicate her matter’, President of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Segun Arinze told NET in a telephone conversation.

50 CENT SAYS HE WILL NOT BE SUPPORTING HIS NEW MUSIC

Fif lashes out at Interscope Records yet again, and explains why he won't be promoting future releases. 50 Cent recently stated that he would not be promoting his new music, but in a Twitter rant today, he explained why he won’t be supporting future recordings and that he has no faith left in his label, Interscope Records.

“I have lost all faith in the team I’m on. I have nothing left to say I will not be promoting my music,” he wrote. ‘I’m going to deliver this album then. I have a film I

wrote to focus on I’m not upset I’m just convinced this is not how I want to remembered.” He continued by stating a troubling message that he doesn’t think he will live much longer. “Ill be honest I don’t think I’m gonna live much longer. That’s why I started my street king movement. I want to mean more in other peoples lives.”

Fif ended his tirade with an explanation as to why he mixed The Big 10 mixtape and how it was meant to inspire other artists.

“I mixed the big 10 because everything I do has to be the best I can make it cause other artist will create after hearing the ideas.”

USHER RAYMOND FIGHTS FOR HIS KIDS

Usher and his ex Tameka Raymond are at it again. There’s been another development in the custody case involving their two children. This time the singing superstar is hitting back.

According to TMZ he’s filing his own response in the ongoing legal stoush. He wants the Judge to dismiss Tameka’s push for full custody. He says the allegations she’s made about him are completely false. The 33 year old says he’s a good Dad and should be able to see his two children. He also added he’d never cancelled his former wife’s Saks 5th avenue card either.

So what did Tameka say about the star that had him Caught Up? She claimed in a Georgia Court last month that Usher was missing in action when it came to responsible fatherhood. She said he dropped the ball as a parent in a number of ways by failing to get her permission for their kids to travel and hiring nannies without her ok.

She was also very upset about her beloved Saks 5th Avenue credit card. Usher’s ex says he closed her account. It meant she was unable to take advantage of the rewards and benefits the card offered. Tameka has asked Usher be drug tested on multiple occasions. The requests have so far been dismissed by the Court.

At the moment the former husband and wife share joint physical custody of the kids – their sons Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond.The trial is set for next month. It’s due to commence February 27.

THE QUEEN OF SOUL TO MARRY HER KING

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, recently confirmed stories that she plans to marry her longtime friend William “Willie Wilkerson.” And it’s not because she’s pregnant she jokingly said. Franklin who has been married before to Ted White and actor Glynn Turman (A different World, The Wire) has said in previous interviews that she believes in the institution of marriage. This third marriage could be the charm for the powerhouse vocalist from Detroit.

No date for the nuptial has been set. However, Franklin said she is leaning toward a Miami summer wedding in June or July.Franklin who has won 18 Grammys and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009 is 69 years-old. She has recorded such hits as Respect, Natural Woman, Dr. Feelgood, Chain of Fools and a two gospel albums One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism and Amazing Grace.

She is considering Donna Karan, Valentino and Vera Wang as possible designer of her wedding gown.The Queen of Soul is also an adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock singer. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her a top its "100 Greatest Singers of All

Time" list, as well as the ninth greatest artist of all time. In addition to her competitive Grammys won, she has won two honorary Grammys. She has 20 No.1 singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and two No.1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Respect"  (1967) and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987), a duet with George Michael.

Since 1961, she has scored a total of 45 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Between 1967 and 1982 she had 10 No.1 R&B albums—more than any other female artist. In 1987, Franklin became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 2009, Franklin performed for President Barack Obama during his inauguration, when the hat she wore received more attention than her singing. Following the inauguration, the Smithsonian Institution requested the Queen of Soul allow them to add the hat to their collection of iconic pieces.

NO BABY FOR BEYONCE ...YET

Contrary to rumours running around the Internet, Beyonce has NOT given birth to her baby. Beyonce and husband Jay-Z were seen at Buttermilk Channel – a restaurant in Brooklyn – on New Year’s Eve. A source told “Us Weekly” that the couple “shared a cozy meal for two”, eating fried chicken and oysters.

Over the past week numerous rumours have been circulating stating that the 30 year old mom to be had reserved a floor at the hospital for the birth and that Beyonce had already given birth to a little girl.

Beyonce revealed that she was pregnant during the “American Music Awards” last November by showing off her small “baby bump”. When the announcement was made official, Beyonce and Jay-Z would only announce that the baby was due “in the spring”.

TOP-FORM SERENA WILLIAM OUT OF LOVE WITH TENNIS

Serena Williams admitted she has fallen out of love with tennis but she recorded a spectacular comeback win over Chanelle Scheepers in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday scoring 6-2,6-3..

Williams fought hard at times with her first serve but overwhelmed the South African with her dominant firepower smashing down seven aces in the 68-minute victory. The 30-year-old Williams told the media that she was cutting back her schedule in 2012 for she would be preparing for life after tennis.

The reason was she just wants to be able to do other things that she wanted to do and expand over it. With this in mind it would help her keep motivated.She said it’s not that she had fallen out of love with tennis, in fact she can’t live without it. She explained that there is a difference between not loving something and not being able to live without it. Actually she never like sports she said, and never understood how she became an athlete.

Source: MSN

RICK ROSS TO RELEASE "RICH FOREVER MIXTAPE" ON FRIDAY

The Bawse impacts this Friday. Rick Ross is back to releasing new material, as the Maybach Music Group head has revealed that his upcoming mixtape, Rich Forever, will drop on Friday (January 6) at 3:05 PM EST.

The Bawse originally announced the title of the mixtape last week via his Twitter account.

In light of his health complications last year, Ross was forced to delay the release of his highly-anticipated upcoming studio album, God Forgives, I Don't.

The mixtape's official cover is pictured above.

KATE AND WILLIAM SPEND NEW YEARS IN A LAP REINDEER TEPEE

According to British tabloids, newly married Prince William and Kate spent their first New Years celebration together as husband and wife with the Middletons in a tent used by the reindeer herders of Lapland. Their reindeer skin teepee called a Kata was rented by Kate’s sister Pippa from an upscale events planning company for the New Year’s Eve party she hosted in the backyard of her family home in Berkshire.

Earlier, the young couple’s New Year’s plans were disclosed as being a quiet weekend with William’s father, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla in Scotland. However, Wills and Kate were instead spotted earlier in the day by locals and were playing with the dog belonging to Kate's parents in their garden in Berkshire, in the village of Bucklebury.

But back to the Kata tent, it looks a lot like a Native American tepee and has an opening at the top as a vent to let out smoke. Traditionally, Katas are used by the semi-nomadic Sami of Lapland as portable homes, and also for specialized uses such as smoking fish. The Kata rented by Pippa, who has some experience as a party planner, was probably a man-made version that offers seating for more than 100 people and cost around £3,000 for the occasion.

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