COUNTDOWN TO THE NIGERIA FASHION WEEK 2012, GOING GREEN………

The most anticipated fashion event in Nigeria is here again. It’s the Nigeria Fashion Week, NFW. The NFW 2012 is scheduled for 8th – 10th November at the Muson Centre, Lagos. No doubt, this year’s event will be more entertaining, exciting and interesting as Lexy Mojo Eyes, president, NFW, introduced a new style to spice up the event and make it worthwhile. Unlike last year where 42 exhibitors displayed their products to each other and for potential buyers who were present, NFW 2012 has promised to be bigger. For the first time in the history of the Nigerian fashion industry, international buyers are attending and sourcing for fashion products and accessories from Nigeria. Some of the confirmed buyers expected include the Milan based Camera Buyer Moda who runs over 120 shops in Europe. Also expected is the Sak Brand Group which is one of the largest accessory companies in the United States. It has outlets in 4,500 departmental stores in the United States and is sold across the globe in 24 international markets. Some of its outlets includes Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Belk, Neiman, JC Penny, Sears, Nordstrom, Jaks Fifth Avenue etc. Also attending is the Australian based TCF Global Group.

According to Mojo Eyes, president, NFW, ‘‘it is worthless to have a fashion week without buyers. The major aim of fashion weeks anywhere around the world is to create market for participating designers collection”. Some of the Partners of the Nigeria Fashion Week 2012 include; Next Generation Luxury, Chevrolet cars (represented by CFAO in Nigeria), M Gallery Hotel (the Moorhouse), Prime Chinese restaurant, Ibis Hotel, Da Viva, Ovation International, Make Me Beauty Place, City People magazines, Sweet Home Suites, Planet One Hospitality, Saffron restaurant, Sakr Power Group, Cookie jar, Carthago Limited, Villa Picassa, Distell Limited, Rossonero (jewelry &watches) and Rhapsody’s (bar lounge).

This is a life time opportunity and a great height for the Nigeria fashion industry/designers. Expectedly, jumbo sales are on the way! This wonderful and commercially rewarding exhibition is organised by LEGENDARY GOLD LIMITED, a fore company in the fashion world, established since 1993 for the purpose of creating a platform for Nigerian manufacturers of garments, fabrics, hair and beauty products to display their capabilities home and abroad.

THE GULDER ULTIMATE SEARCH IS HERE AGAIN.

The gulder ultimate search, season 9 officially commenced yesterday, October 21, tagged; THE GATEKEEPER’S FORTUNE. This year’s shows appears more challenging, apart from Mokeme, the host, three past winners of Gulder Ultimate Search will be playing the role of Gatekeepers. They are Dominic Mudabai (Gulder Ultimate Search 4 winner), Michael Nwachukwu (Gulder Ultimate Search 5 winner) and Christopher Okagbue (Gulder Ultimate Search 8 winner). Mokeme anchored the first two seasons of the reality show (2004 and 2005) and Austin ‘Tintin’ Imevbore, a former on-air personality, also anchored Season 3 (2006). Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been the show anchor for the past five seasons (2007 – 2011), while Dare Art-Alade co-anchored Season 8, which was held in 2011, with Udokwu. After rigorous exercise, these are the lucky finalists out of 30,000 contestants HARUNA NUHU ZIGWAYI, OGBUEFI MICHAEL, OJEZELE PASCHAL ERONMOSE, ADAH ULEH JAMES, KOFYA BROWN, EZEH PRISCILLIA, UZOMA OLUCHI OSIMPKA, UJAM CHUKWUNONSO EMMANUEL, OJUEROMI AYO, UDODI ONYINYECHUKWU PRISCILLIA, IFET INIOBONG, BORNFORD PATIENCE

The Headies 2012; Check out the winners!

1.Best RnB Singer - May D - Soundtrack 2.Best Pop Single - Iyanya - Kukere 3.Best Rap Single - Angeli -Vector ft 9ice 4Best RnB/Pop Album - P Square 5.Best Street Hop - Chuddy K 6.Best RnB Pop Album - P-Square 7.Best Rap Album - Ice Prince - E.L.I 8.Best Vocal Performance (Male) - Wande Coal - Private Trips 9.Best Vocal Performance (Female) - Tiwa Savage - Love Me Love Me Love Me 10.Best Collaboration - Sound Sultan ft Excel and Flavour - Orobo 11.Revelation of the Year - Wizkid 12.Recording of the Year - Brymo - Ara 13.Producer of the Year - TY Mix - Super C Season (Naeto C) 14.Lyricist on the Roll - Vector - Angeli 15.Next Rated - Davido 16.African Artist of the Year - Sarkodie (Ghana) Azonto 17.Artiste of the Year - Wizkid 18.Album of the Year - Psquare - The Invasion 19.Best Music Video (Director) - Jude Okoye - Chop My Money 20.Song of the Year - D'banj - Oliver Twist 21.Headies Hall of Fame - Femi Kuti

Hoodrush is finally out!

Finally, Hoodrush, one of the most anticipated movies is out at the cinema. Hoodrush premiere took place last Friday at the Silverbird Galleria. The premiere was hosted by the popular TV entertainer/presenter, Denrele Edun. The movie was written, directed and produced by Dimeji Ajibola and it featured alot of Nollywood stars such as Bimbo Akintola, O.C Ukeje, Gabriel Afolayan, Chelsea Eze and a host of others.

THE WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

On Saturday, October 13, personalities from all walks of life gathered at Deuces Lounge, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, for a walk against domestic violence. The event was hosted by Dotun (Cool Fm) and Labi (TVC). The programme kicked off at 10:45am with a welcome address by Olayinka Adamu, CEO, LWTZE. This was followed by a forum, which explains domestic violence in detail, its forms, causes and effects on the society. The lecture was given by Mr Akinteye Jonathan, CEO, Wealthsmith Global Services Ltd. Prof (Mrs) Mopelola Omoegun , Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, also gave a lecture on the way out for victims of domestic violence. She further emphasise on the need to kick against the occurrence of this endemic and devastating incidents collectively. After the forum, then the walk began from Deuces Lounge to Kuramo. Interestingly, celebrities like Femi Adeyinka, Tunde Ednut, and many others partook in the walk. This goes a long way to portray to people that Nigerians can come together and speak with one voice.

Some of the sponsors of the event were GT Bank, Lucozade boost, Power horse, Horlicks, Macleans and many more. LWTZE (Lady with the zoom effect) Concept is an event management and brand promotions company, owned by Mrs Olayinka Adamu, popularly known as Yeancah. Yeancah, a prominent TV presenter with soundcity has so far hosted a wide range of TV programmes like City Divas, Chat Room, Red Carpet Special and Top 10 Nigeria.

OMOTOLA IN AMINA

The Nollywood diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is set to perform at the UK movie premiere of 2012 thriller ‘Amina’ on October 17. The event will take place at Empire Cinema, Leicester Square UK.

In addition, the premiere will feature performers from Sway and Will Johnson. The movie Amina which has been branded as ‘the first British Nollywood movie’ was shot in 2011, with Ghanaian actor Van Vicker as one of the lead cast along with Wil Johnson, Vincent Reagan and other top British actors. ‘Amina’ is about the story of a young woman (Omotola Jalade Ekeinde) who, devastated by a series of life changing events, especially teenage pregnancy, suffers a total breakdown and finds herself incarcerated in a mental hospital.

D’BANJ HAS OFFICIALLY SIGNED IN DEEVEE AS A NEW PRODUCER!

The ace and widely loved artiste Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj has officially signed in Deevee (originally Divine Ifeanyi) to his record label, DB. Initially, DB record label has just a producer, Jay Sleek, and two artists, D’banj and K Switch. With Deevee joining the label, we hope for nothing but the best.

BLAZERS, THE GLOWING FASHION TREND

There was a time in history when blazers were the most common fashion clothing among ladies. Blazers used to be every girl’s fashion staple in World War 11 and all of a sudden, it disappeared. Now, the fashion trend is back and back for good. Blazers are outfits that every fashion icon wants to be reckoned with and nothing is left to chance at purchasing it. It is the most common in every girl’s wardrobe. Blazers glow more when they are fitted or combined with bright and colourful accessories. A bright blazer is a great way to jump head first into spring and these super bright colours certainly pack a punch and make your outfit really stand out.