Monday 31 March 2014

Runway Fashion Colours F/W 2014/2015

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Teal - One of the most classic, loved and go-to colour as jewel tone Photo Courtesy: Fashion Snoops

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Orchid - Lively and energetic it can vary from purple to blue-ish undertones and is the regal hue of the season Photo: Fashion Snoops
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Cool Mint Trend Council F/W 2014/2015 Forecast

SEASON 8-If you know you’ve got what it takes to be the next Nigeria’s Next Super Model, go on and hit APPLY NOW!!!




Nigeria’s Next Super Model did it again… in it’s 7th Season – the Star Prize being Hyundai Accent was driven away by the winner (Cynthia) alongside some other fantastic prizes and benefits which unpacks as her reign continues in this present season.
Hundreds of contestants, screened down to 25, screened down to 16, the top 5, the top 3, and emerging as the winner, Cynthia’s got what it takes to be the Nigeria’s Next Super Model 2013.
Several factors were considered in selecting this year’s queen… ranging from the Nigeria’s Next Super Model Poll, to the Vogue.it Poll, to commentaries and final decision at the event which was filled to it’s Capacity.
The Judges for the event are: Declan Eytan (Vogue Italy), Ema Searle, Jennifer Olize (Music Meets Runway), Mon Ami, Dimeji Alara, Eunice Eyo (Model), Bunmi Ademokoya (Model).
They contentedly selected the Winners (Top 3): Tomi Ayanleke (Second Runner-up), Ifunnaya Ezenwa (First Runner-up), and then the winner Cynthia Abdullahi.

BREAKING NEWS: POKELLO NARE AND ELIKEM KUMORDZIE "THE TAILOR" ARE THE OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADORS OF AFRICAN FASHION WEEK NIGERIA 2014!!!

Pokello and Elikem, the Big Brother Africa The Chase Hottest Couple have become ambassadors for the Africafashionweeknigeria to hold between 17th and 18th May 2014, at the Intercontinental Hotel And Eko hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN), organized by the Founder of the Africa Fashion Week London seeks to provide visibility platforms for new talents and help them gather international attention and awareness. It also hopes to give equal opportunities to emerging and top fashion designers as well as create a platform that will promote the African fashion and richness and make it embraced all over.
The two day event will have patrons like Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, Hon. Abike Dabiri, Senator Daisy Danjuma and Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, fashion lovers, celebrities, fabric manufacturers, printers, jewelers, models, make-up artistes, buyers, potential designers and business fashion people to grace the event. This platform which celebrates and supports African creativity was held in London in 2011 and over 100 UK and non UK designers showcased their collections which was a huge success. The anticipated show would be wrapped-up with a gala fashion show and veteran fashion designer Hajia Abba Folawiyo will close the show.

Win A Scholarship To New York Film Academy

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Team VHS and NYFA (New York Film Academy ) present a Skit Competition
to all aspiring Actors and Filmmakers.

The VHS 2 NYFA SKIT COMPETITION offers an opportunity for amateur
actors/ filmmakers to create their own special VHS Skit for a chance
to win the following prizes;

* Full Scholarship to NYFA (New York Film Academy) 1 week
Filmmaking/Acting course in South Beach, Miami.

* Cash prize of $3000

Watch The Call Out Video & A New Skit
How to join;


BRAIN DROPS THE VIDEO TO HIS CONTROVERSIAL SONG, "SALUTE"

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Mr. Hurricane aka BRAIN is back with this hot hip hop video of the hit song, “Salute” that give props to many top Hip Hop stars across the African continent. According to BRAIN, he did the track to give honours to those that deserve it and to recognize top acts before him and also to consolidate his entry into the ever growing African rap scene. 

The song generated few controversies, with some people speculating that BRAIN ‘dissed’ Weird MC. An issue he came out to vehemently deny.

“Salute” is produced by Eclipse and mixed and mastered by Seanz Beat.

The video is directed by James Abinibi for MAGiKAL Entertainment.  

You can follow BRAIN @iambrainboi  

Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal says the only reason why she is still single



She says she is one of those people who will never do something until its perfect or just right. Her words; 

“I am one of those people who will never do something until it’s perfect or just right. I guess that explains why am still single. If you make the wrong choice you end up with your worst nightmare,” she says.

World Premiere: DJ Xclusive in "Gal Bad" feat. D' Prince & Wizkid (Produced by Don Jazzy & Altims)

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Superstar DJ Xclusive continues his fine run of music-making form as he teams up with monster hitmakers D’ Prince and Wizkid on the brand new Gal Bad Produced by Don Jazzy & Altims. . The impressive Xclusive collaborates with his superstar friends to devastating effect as they take turns in delivering some of their most entertaining performances ever. As would be expected from such a stellar lineup, Gal Bad is an incredibly diverse showcase of everything that Nigerian pop music currently stands for.

 Gal Bad Download Link: http://bit.ly/OVhWKG
 
Listen, Enjoy

Tuesday 18 March 2014

MEET THE COSMETIC SPONSORS OF MR IDEAL NIGERIA 2014

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Beauty they say is skin deep , but you cant eat an apple thats badly damaged on the outside. To give the Mr Ideal Nigeria the exotic look it deserves , from the contestants , to the models , to the hosts, , the exotic look is our skin deep. In celebration of its FIFTH anniversary , please meet the FIVE cosmetic sponsors of this year's MR IDEAL NIGERIA.


The event will be held on the 30th of March , Bespoke Centre ,

Thursday 13 March 2014

Osas Ighodaro, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett & Modupe Ozolua cover Genevieve Magazine March 2014 Issue

The March 2014 issue of Genevieve Magazine has dropped and it is hot hot hot – three times the hotness as the magazine celebrates beauty through the ages with veteran Nollywood actress Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, beauty entrepreneur Modupe Ozolua and Tinsel actress Osas Ighodaro all looking fab on the cover.
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Wednesday 12 March 2014

I NEVER INTEND TO INSULT WEIRD MC

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Magikal Entertainment rising hiphop star, BRAIN had come out to debunk the rumour making round that he ‘dissed’ rap diva, Weird MC in his new song, “Salute”.
The rhymester further stated that he had great respect for Weird MC and look up to her because she is one of the top Femcee that put Africa on the hiphop map.
Speaking on the rumour, “the song “Salute” is a song I wrote to give props to top African hiphop stars that made great efforts in making hiphop music an acceptable genre in Africa, so there’s no reason for me to have ‘dissed’ Weird MC in the song. Though there are few jabs and witty punchlines in the song, I celebrated the rap stars and didn’t run anyone down in the song”.

House of Tara to host the country’s first Makeup in Nigeria Conference… industry leaders to gather in April 2014

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Nigeria’s leading make-up and beauty company, House of Tara has announced the first edition of the Makeup in Nigeria Conference (MINC), a learning experience to build and equip the nation’s next set of pioneers, leaders and innovators in the beauty sector. The event holds on 30 April 2014 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
“"Makeup in Nigeria Conference is designed to create a strategic support base for every pro-artist in Nigeria to grow and evolve together, with the intention of building our industry into enviable heights,” says Teniolami Adejuwon, Project Manager of the conference. “MINC promises to offer every attendee a platform to learn new skill sets, exchange ideas and ultimately network with industry veterans. It is a must experience event.”
The Makeup in Nigeria Conference is an intellectual gathering of key players in the world of makeup artistry, which will serve as the authority platform offering practical business knowledge and professional skill-set demonstrations. The event designed for makeup professionals around Nigeria; will also provide all entrepreneurs and makeup brands need to know to become an industry insider, learn proven strategies to build a profitable and sustainable business model in record time.
“House of Tara is not just a business focused on its customers, it is also an industry enabler,” said Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO of House of Tara. “We are focused on opening up the space for expansion and for growth, and are also passionate about connecting entrepreneurs with opportunities. We are excited to host this conference.”
The event will hold at The Oriental Hotel, Lagos on 30 April, 2014. Registration begins on February 17th, 2014. For more information, call 08091770582, visit www.makeupinnigeria.com or email info@makeupinnigeria.com.


AFRICAN FASHION WEEK ANNOUNCES SENATOR DAISY DANJUMA, CHIEF MOLADE OKOYA AND ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA AS PATRON

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After three successful editions of the Africa Fashion Week in London, the organisers are bringing the fashion train to Nigeria to give talented Nigerian designers an opportunity to showcase their creativity to a global audience.

According to Ronke Ademiluyi, the founder of AFW London - organisers of AFW Nigeria, “AFW Nigeria believes in emerging talents and our core aim is providing visibility platforms for new talents, who would otherwise not have the means to gather national attention and awareness of their own.”
Designers who believe their work has what it takes to compete in the market place and hope to grab a fair share of international market are invited to exhibit their designs at AFW Nigeria.

Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele & Uche Jumbo! EbonyLife TV launches two new productions this month


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EbonyLife TV hosted a Media and VIP cocktail event at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos to premiere two new productions – New Horizon and Married to the game on March 7, 2014.

New Horizons is a powerfully emotional and pulsating flick that spotlights the plight of women across Africa who have to bear the pains of domestic abuse, a crime far too familiar but rarely spoken about.

Sunday 9 March 2014

A Special gift to your Special Woman: Be a part of Timi Dakolo’s Iyawo Mi montage video

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Nigeria’s King of Soul; Timi Dakolo has announced his decision to present other men with a chance to give a gift to their special women using the Iyawo Mi video.

Fans of the artiste can now be a part of the love letter by sharing photos of their wives or fiancées in the montage video which will be premiered at the end of March 2014.

MEET THE HOSTS OF MR IDEAL NIGERIA 2014

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It gets more exciting in the search for the Mr Ideal Nigeria when you meet the hosts for this year's iconic event as they celebrate 5 yearsThis year sees Nollywood sensations; Blossom Chukwujekwu of the hit movie Flower girl , and Benjamin Touitou of Cougars together with international stylist and fashion editor Teni Oluwo host the show.  Lets get to know them better, meet the hosts. 

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Ben: Nollywood sensation and super star entrepreneur! Ben Touitou is back to the Mr Ideal Nigeria stage , this year , not as a contestant but as a HOST! Ben walked away with the best business idea in the Mr. Ideal Nigeria 2012, representing Ondo State; and went on to realize his dream as an actor and business man. He has starred in several hit movies eg. Lagos Cougars and Desperate House Girls and is the founder of several startups. His passion and consistency for creativity and his career have become an inspiring hallmark for many to emulate. The hit movie 'Lagos Cougar' star is back to host the show, to where it all started.

Monday 3 March 2014

Tracy Nwapa presents “Reality Access” Lifestyle Reality TV Show – Watch the Trailer

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This is so exciting!!! Reality Access is a lifestyle/reality TV show that captures various African celebrities, public figures and interesting personalities in their realistic elements hosted by Tracy Nwapa produced by Idea Robot Productions; set to air on HIPTV March 13th 2013 (save the date guys). Their cameras penetrate the lives of these people and showcase their work in the most realistic and spontaneous way. 

14 Studios down; 20 stores to go: House of Tara launches new luxury flagship retail store at the Centro Mall, Lekki

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14 Studios down; 20 stores to go: House of Tara launches new luxury flagship retail store at the Centro Mall, Lekki

Industry leader in makeup and beauty, House of Tara officially launched its new luxury studio at the Centro Mall, Lekki with an exclusive VIP event at the rooftop of the Centro Mall on 23 February, 2014.

The Centro Mall Studio is the 14th studio for the brand which has 20 new studios planned to launch nationwide.
Speaking at the event, Ada Iwugo; a member of the board said “we are excited to launch our 14th Studio and we will also like to use this opportunity to announce that House of Tara would be collaborating with one of the top makeup brands in the world and those products will be available in all House of Tara retail outlets"

Guests in attendance were treated to music by one of Nigeria’s A-list artists Bez as well as food from Chef Fregz and champagne.  The event also featured a live makeup showcase of four makeup looks achieved using House of Tara products.