‘Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “A lot of young music artists kept coming to my office with their demo CD’s. In fact, I have over 1, 000 CD’s from different artists in my office. An up-coming artist will say ‘Bros, we appreciate what you are doing for comedians, we want to see... Read More
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by Yemi Olowu The video for Play, a track off Ibiyemi’s debut album, Love Always Wins, has just been shot. The three-day shoot took place at various locations in Lagos, between Wednesday, the 26th and Friday, the 28th October, 2011. The video was directed by Tosin Igho. Very recently, soulful singer, Ibiyemi, who is under the management of Aboriginal Productions www.aboriginal-productions.com has enjoyed massive... Read More
MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2011 by Kayito Nwokedi It is always nice to see color on the runway especially at a time when colour blocking is bang on trend. This collection had plenty of it, in silhouettes that were fitting. There were playsuits, kaftans, tank and baby doll dresses, in easy to wear fabrics... Read More
MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2011 – by Kayito Nwokedi There was a grown up sensibility about Maki Oh’s clothes, and it was there from the first look out: an iconic long-sleeved semi-sheer organza dress with architectural piping. It had a subtle kind of elegance and glamour that only women of a certain caliber can pull off.... Read More
By Yemi Olowu Belfast, Northern Ireland went all glitz and glam last night playing host to the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. 19-year-old Selena Gomez, was the host of the night. She arrived early on the red carpet amid claims that her 17-year-old boyfriend, Justine Beiber, had fathered a child with a female fan. Gomez who ended up playing dress up... Read More
By Rachel Ogbu Production year: 2011 Country: USA Cert (UK): 12A Runtime: 104 mins Directors: Andrew Niccol, Brett Ratner Cast: Alan Alda, Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Eddie Murphy, Gabourey Sidibe, Matthew Broderick, Michael Pena, Tea Leoni It’s being a while since we saw Eddie Murphy in action on the big screen, there was the Shrek... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Ivian Sarcos, Miss Venezuela, becomes the 61st beauty to be crowned as Miss World, with Miss Philippines and Miss Puerto Rico as first and second runner up respectively. The event which was held at the Earls Court in London was hosted by Jason Cook and Angela Chow. The Top seven countries are... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last month, it was South African mining magnate and billionaire, Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe who was on the cover of Forbes Africa. For November, 44 year old Head of Group Oando, Wale Tinubu is heralded as the King of African Oil on its cover. Wale Tinubu studied Law at the University but ventured... Read More
by Yemi Olowu After their presentations in New York, London and in Johannesburg, the Bunmi Koko brand would be holding their first sample sale in Lagos. The Limited Edition Sample Sale would hold at Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki, from today Saturday November 5 to Sunday November 6, 2011. You can shop Straight off the... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week, Day 2. When: Thursday, 27th October Where: Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites.
At the expiration of the 15-day period granted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency today, a Lagos high court has ordered that the embattled comedian, Babatunde Omidina also known as Baba Suwe be released. The comedian who had spent three weeks in custody of the agency on suspicion of drug ingestion was released today was... Read More
by Kayito Nwokedi The Sunny Rose collection was a surreal collection full of charm, unfussiness, and cool. It had elements a proper spring collection should have, balanced very nicely, with romance and prettiness as its undercurrent. How else do you explain the ruffles billowing down fronts and sleeves of blouses, sleeveless champagne colored dresses with... Read More
by Kayito Nwokedi The kelechi Odu collection was so relaxed and so perfectly tailored, that it should be illegal. His fantastic collection showed a softer and easy side of masculinity never before seen, shot through with so much thought and pragmatism, that every man in the audience wanted to be like the models that showed... Read More
The British Council in Nigeria is organizing a Creative Industry Expo to deepen exchange and knowledge between creative businesses in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The three phased event will hold at the Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos on Monday 5 through to Wednesday 7, December 2011. “Our work focuses on creating opportunities especially... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Japheth J Omojuwa is a lot of things: -Director African Operations for The Prometheus Institute USA. – Research Associate with Ghana based Think Tank, IMANI Centre For Policy and Education. – Assistant Editor for ATLAS Economic Institute’s African Liberty Organisation. -Director of Communications and Strategy Feeding Africa Project for Winners’ Haven,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Lagos style week is a fashion event aimed at providing a stage for new and independent designers in a real authentic African look. With the lack of financial inspiration in the Nigerian fashion scene, the progress of emerging fashion designers are extremely limited and most designers face lots of challenges in order... Read More
Do you think you can sing? Become the next Nigerian Idol and win a USD100 ,000 in cash and recording contract as Nigerian Idol auditions comes to Lagos. Auditions hold on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November 2011 at Dream studios, Omole, Ikeja by 7am. Blackberry phones and other exciting prizes to be... Read More
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by ‘Ifreke Inyang Cobhams is one of the most respected Nigerian producers. He is the man behind Asa’s debut album, which became an international hit. In addition to producing the album, Cobhams wrote and co-wrote several of its hits songs. He has also worked with Darey, Bez and Timi Dakolo amongst other notable artistes. In... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Y! Magazine signing with 2face When: October 22, 2011 Where: The Palms, Lekki.
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last week on Rubbin Minds, the focus was on Literature and Sports. Shade Ladipo, who presented the show alone as her regular co-anchor, Chude Jideonwo wasn’t available, took us through the news that make the headlines last week. After the break which followed, her first guest, Mai Nasara joined in. Mai... Read More
Wilfred Okiche Reality Television superstar Kim Kardashian has made a public statement about her decision to file for annulment of her 72 days marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries. The 31, year old star of the “Kourtney and Kim Take New York”, revealed through her twitter handle, @KimKardashian, that her decision is motivated by a... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Moyosore Omojowo, who is more popular as Baby boy has released the video for his single, Olorimi. The video which was directed by DJ Tee tells the story of love gone wrong with a series of impressive shots. It is a remarkable work by an artiste who is slowly gaining followership. Baby... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Impact making young Nigerians will headline 2011 Rise National Youth Forum schedule for Saturday 26 November, 2011 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere by noon. Tagged the ‘Grand Daddy of Youth gatherings in Nigeria’, billed to speak at the forum are outstanding young Nigerians including Audu Maikori, CEO Chocolate City Entertainment;... Read More
Roselyn Kangara I have never been to Nigeria but I have a lot of Nigerian pals here. I find them fascinating, bold, confident, charismatic, aggressive and they know their way down south if you know what I mean. These brothers get more action from our East African sisters than any of our own brothers; Kenyans especially as Ugandans &... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Akinleye Oyetakin, popularly known as Jazzy, is a back up singer and songwriter. He decides to take a bold step and brave the spotlight too, emerging with a single of his own. Jazzy hooks up with Vector on this joint, titled ‘Duro’. The feel good track was produced by Masterkraft.
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Technical Committee of the NFF has announced Stephen Keshi as the new coach of the Super Eagles. His appointment comes a few days after Samson Siasia was given the boot for failing to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations. Keshi’s previous managerial experience has been as the Head Coach... Read More
Hadiza Duncan I see this line all the time in personal adverts. And it is definitely not rocket science to know why bad boys seek good girls. (For some reason, bad girls are not similarly coveted). Bad boys know what they are capable of so they want someone they don’t have to worry about. Good... Read More
What: Hennessy Artistry VIP Club tour finale When: Friday October 28, 2011 Where: Rehab, Victoria Island
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Last weekend at Next Cafe, inside the Silverbird Galleria, Koller Tunz, a wave making entertainment and music record label unveiled Flowssickk. Just 18 years of age, Flowssickk has quickly been tagged the next big thing in music circles. Forget the cliché. On the strength of his showing at the event, yet... Read More
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