Zapphaire Events set to launch ‘The Event Xperience Africa’ in January

Nigeria’s pioneer event planner and founder, Zapphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, has announced the launch of the maiden edition of The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) to be held from 15 – 17 January, 2019. 

A new Miss World 2018 has been crowned

 Miss Mexico Venessa De Leon.Dressed in a beautiful off-shoulder ivory gown...Congrats

PLUSSIZE FASHION WEEK AFRICA PRESENTS“GLOW UP & FLAWLESS"MASTERCLASS

Before now, being plus sized was seen as being unhealthy or unattractive, in recent times the narrative has changed and Plus sized women are being celebrated.
PlusSize Fashion Week Africa presents the first Edition of its Masterclass themed ‘Glow up and Flawless’, the masterclass is aimed at helping plus-sized women see beyond their body size help them cultivate an attitude of positivity in every facet of life. During the masterclass there would be talks on different on topics with seasoned panellists on board, the topics up for panel discussion are Business/finance, mental wellbeing, plus-size modelling and many more.

The master class is set to take place at 1 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Main Banquet Hall, Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

MEDIA RELEASE [Call for Nominations for The Future Awards Africa 2018 closes in Today!

Africa biggest awards, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced that its 2018 call for nominations will close in today, October 31, 2018.

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the awards stated that the nominees should be young people who had made significant strides, defying the odds within the year under consideration. The public is encouraged to nominate trailblazers from their communities in categories ranging from social activism, business, professional service to media, and entertainment for the year in view.

DJ Spinall Releases 4th Studio Album - Iyanu

 

Iyanu // 'amazing' or 'miracle' Sound the alarm as Spinall's new studio album - Iyanu is now available on all streaming platforms. With two multi-platinum hit singles in the bag like Nowo & Baba.

PHOTOS FROM LAGOS FASHION WEEK

Models present creations by Nack on the runway during the Lagos Fashion Week on October 25, 2018. – Lagos Fashion Week aims to promote the Nigerian, African fashion industry and facilitate contact between entrepreneurs and consumers, including the media to view the current collections of designers participating at the event.

Models present creations by Cynthia Abila during the Lagos Fashion Week on October 25, 2018. – Lagos Fashion Week aims to promote the Nigerian, African fashion industry and facilitate contact between entrepreneurs and consumers, including the media to view the current collections of designers participating at the event. (Photo / AFP)

People Are Calling This Little Nigerian Girl “The Most Beautiful Child In The World”

According to mofebamuyiwa“All I can see is a powerful woman “ scripted by @lamboginny .
When he said this , I looked at the image again and I saw better Revelation !!!! TEAM
Muse : @the_j3_sisters
Make up by Dammy of @iposhlooks
Creative style direction @mofebamuyiwa
Hair by @totalshopwigs
Hair styled by @hairkarved
Styled by @styledbyseun
Assisted by @adebimpe_aj @ernest_chuxx @official_bigjosh

As seen on instagram we love this picture ...

SGTC FASHION PARTY AND WORKSHOP SIDEWALK RESTAURANT & BAR. VICTORIA ISLAND

SGTC Clothing is a contemporary Afrocentric, ready-to-wear fashion brand that celebrates women of all shapes and sizes. We believe diversity in womanhood is a major ingredient to their beauty and it’s also one of the various factors that makes them powerful and special. To stay true to diversity, we ensure we don’t repeat prints used for our garments. This encourages exclusivity as well as the availability of options.
With over 150 designs under our belt, we are consistently thinking of ways to improve, stay fresh, keep our clients pleased and satisfied. Our journey has been that of intense hard work and firm consistency. We have expanded exponentially, from a little business to daily delivering to clients globally. From a little tribe to building a culture of presenting our African prints especially Ankara in a unique way hundreds of people globally want to be a part of.

It’s been an exciting 2 years of creating quality and Uber stylish pieces. We would like you to join us as we celebrate our 2 years anniversary. In honour of that, we will be having a fashion party and a give back with Workshop featuring industry experts and lots of giveaways.

We have decided to have an "Intellectual Giveaway " which simply means giving something back to the Youths that would truly inspire and drive them to do better and be better in our Society.

FASHIONS FINEST AFRICA AWARDS WINNERS LIST

 FASHIONS FINEST AFRICA AWARDS WINNERS LIST
Fashions Finest Africa Awards was all glitz, glam and grandeur. The Fashions Finest Africa Awards was birthed out the need to celebrate those who have made a mark in the fashion industry.
The Fashions Finest fashion Africa weekend extravaganza kicked off in the morning on Friday, May 25, 2018 with an enlightening fashion conference at the Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos themed “Increasing Nigeria’s Participation in the Global Garment Production Industry”. Then, in the evening, the Fashions Finest Africa Awards took place at the same venue
The show’s host, Bolanle Olukanni, did what she knew how to do best carrying the crowd along and she also looked stunning in all her outfits. There were also breathtaking performances by AFX Theatre Company and Juliana Dede.
 The fashion weekend will come to an end on Monday featuring Student designers, New and Emerging designers and established designers out of Africa, there will also be exhibitions all day giving lovers of fashion opportunities to shop all the way. 

                           Sharonojong

                          Bolanle (Host)

                        Adetoke Oluwo

After the Fashion show on Monday evening, the Epic Show will be closed with the Fashions Finest Africa Rave where everyone would hit the dance floor and have even more fun with DJ Crowd Kontroller on the wheels of steel.

FASHIONS FINEST AWARDS WINNERS
Male Model of the year – TOSAN DUDUN
Female Model of the year – AYOMMIDE AYODELE
 Fashion Retail Store of the year – PAYPORTE
Fashion Icon of the year – DEOLA SAGOE
Fashion Blogger of the year – KEFI BOO
Fashion Influencer of the year –  TOKE MAKINWA
Designer of the year – LISA FOLAWIYO
Emerging Designer of the year – RICH MNISI
Men’s wear Designer of the year  - MAI ATAFO
Women’s wear Designer of the year – TUBO
Young Designer of the year – EMMY KASBIT
Makeup Artiste f the year – D'ARTISTE BY DODOS
Stylist of the year – THE STYLE INFIDEL
Fashion Show of the year – GUARANTY TRUST BANK FASHION WEEKEND
Outstanding Contribution to Nigerian Fashion Award – OMOYEMI AKERELE
Accessories Designer of the year – PICHULIK
Creative of the year – PAPA OPPONG
Shoe Designer of the year- BUQISI - RUUX
Bag Designer of the year – FEMI HANDBAGS
Fashion Photographer of the year – REZE BONNA
Fashion Magazine of the year – SCHICK MAGAZINE
Indigenous Fabric Maker of the year - ADIRE LOUNGE