Saturday 28 May 2016

Social media marketing guru Karen Civil on Factory78tv

Digital Marketing guru and pop culture specialist Karen Civil sat down with the factory78 crew in London recently . Karen who is famous for working with brands and rap superstars like Lil Wayne is currently in the UK for a speaking engagement on the 28th of May 2016 and took time out to speak to the guys about her career beginnings at Hot97 radio ,Joining BeatsByDre as a small company and lots more . Karen also shared her tips on how Afrobeats could break into the United States market and her knowledge of Afrobeats stars like Wizkid,Davido and legend 2face Idibia . Watch the insightful and entertaining Karen Civil right now on Factory78tv.

Yaw, AY, Olamide, Phyno And Friends Are Shutting Down Lagos This Sunday!

It's the 8th edition of Yaw Live Onstage with a hilarious comedy stageplay featuring AY titled "Shalanga", alongside music performances by Phyno, Olamide, Korede Bello, Naomi Mac, Solidstar, MI, Kcee and many, many others.

Friday 27 May 2016

Voxafrica acquires new content from Nigerian top entertainment online platform – Pulse.Ng

Inline image 1Voxafrica TV has today announced its partnership with Ringier Nigeria’s Pulse.NG, leading to the acquisition of new and exciting, Nigerian entertainment based content, set to air exclusively on Voxafrica TV in the UK from June 2016.


Pulse.Ng is Nigeria’s 24/7 online news platform. Pulse’s online TV has set the standard for popular news content in Nigeria, offering a wide variety of programming.

This is the first time these shows have been aired on free-to-air TV in the UK.

The new content includes the following shows; 

Songstress Waje and her daughter Emerald are the cover stars of Vanguard Allure’s Children’s Day edition.

She talks about motherhood and her daughter talks about been the daughter of a celebrity..

Friday 20 May 2016

RED Co-Founder, Adebola Williams announced as Globacom brand ambassador]

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Media personality and co-founder of Red Media Africa, Adebola Williams, has joined the list of brand ambassadors of the national
telecommunications operator, Globacom. He is the first non-entertainment ambassador for a major Nigerian telecoms company.

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A statement released in Lagos by Globacom on Thursday said Williams is among the new set of ambassadors signed on recently by the firm.

Prudential and Face2Face Africa Partner to Present the 5th Annual Pan-African Weekend



This year marks the fifth anniversary of Face2Face Africa’s Annual Pan-African Weekend, celebrating the accomplishments of the best and brightest in the Pan-African community. Since 2011, a select group of the African Diaspora’s most influential and innovative leaders and trailblazers have been honored with the Fascinating Africans Committed to Excellence (F.A.C.E.) List Awards in New York City.

The F.A.C.E. List Awards commemorate the work of leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers, artists, and trendsetters who have helped reshape the global community’s image of what people of African descent are capable of creating, producing, and accomplishing.

AFRICA FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM 2016 CALLING ON DESIGNERS BUYERS AND RETAILERS



CALLING

Designers, Exhibitors, Buyers, and Retailers, If you wish to be part history contact: info@afwamsterdam.com 

OPPORTUNITIES

To become a partner or sponsor please contact support@afwamsterdam.com

WHEN
24/08/16 - PRESS CONFERENCE  
25/08/16 - EMERGING DESIGNERS SHOW.  Exhibitions from 12.30H shows from 15.00H 
26/08/16 - MENS DAY | CATWALK SHOW. Exhibitions from 12.30H shows from 15.00H
27/08/16 - FINALÉ SHOW Exhibitions from 12.30H and shows from 15.00H

THEME
TOUCH OF ANKARA (TOA)

DRESSCODE
Strictly Black Tie/Full glamour with a touch of ankara
Men: Black Tuxedos or Black Suits with a touch of ankara 

Kim K and Kanye rocking same ripped jeans


AFROCENTRIC EDITORIAL SHOOT FOR AFWA2016 IN ACCRA, GHANA





The annual editorial shoot for this edition will be shot in Accra, Ghana this week. Miss Dapaah, who is recently won the Face Of AFWA2016 will hence represent Ghana, promoting its luxury culture and rich heritage on our platforms in Amsterdam. 

2016 Pan-African Weekend Presented by Prudential



THE YEAR OF GOLD
Dear Face2Face Africa Family:

We are excited to officially announce the dates for  the 2016 Pan-African Weekend and the 5th anniversary celebration of Face2face Africa.

Thursday 5 May 2016

British Council hosts Creative Industries Conference and Expo in Abuja

The Nigerian creative industry held the 5th edition of the British Council led Creative Industries Conference and Expo at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The two day event which is part of the UK/Nigeria 2015 – 16 season activities was designed as a platform for Nigerian and UK public and private sector stakeholders to discuss and explore areas of potential policy and practice level collaborations and exchange. This year’s edition also featured a trade exhibition where businesses and organisations in the creative industry showcased their products and services.

Dabota Lawson's looking Fabulous In Faceprint ShirtDress

We loving her face-print Shirtdress...Simplicity

Monday 2 May 2016

MEET THE FACE OF AFRICA FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM - WINNER

CHANTELL DAPAAH


She is the last born of 4 kids and a graduate of Knustford University College. She hosted Next Level (an entertainment TV show) on Ghana Television for 3 years and was a finalist for Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant.

Fashion Forward Seminar /Black Models Matters visiting Nigeria

 Modeling seminar organised by the (FCDA) Fashion for Change and Development in Africa in conjunction with (IBCNL) International Business Consortium Nigeria Limited, and JACOBS. “Fashion Forward Seminar – Black Models Matter” will focus on an extensive talk show on sensitizing the use of black models on the international runway, as well as how black models can make themselves the favorites of local and international modeling runways, among st other intuitive topics.

Police offer N5m reward for information on kidnapped ex-Minister

Iyabo Anisulowo.
The victim was on her way from her farm in Sawonjo in Yewa South local government area of the state when she was whisked away by armed men alongside her security aide.

According to Premium Times, the abductors had demanded N200 million ransom.
However, in a statement issued on Monday, May 2, by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, the Command made the cash reward offer to accelerate Mrs. Anisulowo’s rescue.
“The Ogun State Police Command has offered N5m (Five million naira only) reward to any informant(s) who has useful information for the police on the kidnapping of the former senator and minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, who was kidnapped recently at Sawonjo/Iganokoto area of Ogun State,” the Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali, made the declaration after a security meeting with officers of the command, and other security chiefs in the state.
Those at the meeting included the Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta, S. Danwalis, and the Director of Department of State Security Ogun State, Kabir Sanni.
“The Commissioner of Police Ogun State therefore appeals to the general public to support the police and give useful information that can assist in the rescue operation of the kidnapped victim,” the statement said.
The command also gave out dedicated phone numbers for the public to reach the police, with the assurance that informants would enjoy adequate security as their information would be made confidential.
The numbers are: 09020911911, 08081774631 and 08081766937.
Anisulowo, who served as Minister in the military regime of Sani Abacha, has been held by her captors for six days.