MARAYAH O LAUNCHES STREET STYLE ALPHA COLLECTION

Marayah O, a fashion and lifestyle brand whose immediate focus is the creation of female ready-to-wear (RTW) clothing, has been in inception since 2010.

Easy , Comfy and Wearable best qualify this collection .Meeting the true definition of their audience- The free spirited, fun-loving, confident and happy woman.

Marayah O exist beyond the realm of just creating products, they derive ultimate satisfaction in impacting and celebrating our world. It is important that the Marayah O woman is celebrated even beyond her looks, continually abiding by these values both within and outside the team.
In the nearest future, Marayah O  hopes to fully integrate the entire fashion and lifestyle range from clothing to accessories and homes


ABOUT STREET STYLE ALPHA
The Street style ALPHA is simple, stylish, comfortable and wearable.
The collection was inspired by the idea that we live our lives mainly on the street. Nothing is ever fully achieved within the walls of our rooms only. The street is a major part of our daily existence. Going to work, school, lunch/dinner dates, business meetings, hangouts etc all wouldn’t exist without the streets. The collection is about being fashionable while living our lives.

WILDLIFE MEETS BEAD COUTURE by EREDAPPA

Inspirations can be drawn from everywhere around us- Land ,Air and Under the sea . The last A/W 2011 collection of EREDAPPA was drawn from the wide scope of the African wildlife . Celebrating Nature in all its grandeur of distinct Colour mixes and breathtaking beauty.

SPONSORS 'GRAB' FELA!ON THE BROADWAY MUSICAL SHOW IN NIGERIA

Broad chested corporate bodies like Lagos State, Hi-TV, M-NET, Chicken Republic, Skye Bank, GDN, Sterling Bank, M-net, among other top brands have thrown in huge supports for FELA! an original Broadway musical produced by Shawn ‘JayZ’ Carter and Will Smith and directed by Bill T. Jones, FELA! is set to be performed at the New Expo Center of the Eko Hotels and suites, Lagos, Nigeria from the 20<sup>th to the 25th of April, 2011.Telling the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms and cutting lyrics ignited the spirit of empowerment and cultural awareness in a generation, the cast of the Fela musical are overjoyed and excited at this opportunity to bring FELA! to Nigeria.

Described by the Times Out New York as more than a musical and an ecstatic phenomenon, FELA! opened and triumphed at London’s Royal National Theater for a three-month sold-out run. That production was nominated for three Olivier Awards, London theatre’s highest honor, including Best Musical, Best Actor (Sahr Ngaujah) and Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones).

A production of this standard brought to Nigeria by Broken Shackles Limited is sure to affect the theatre culture in Nigeria positively by broadening the scope of theater practioners in the generality. The success of FELA! internationally prompted the need to bring the Broadway show to the birth place of the Afrobeat Legend- Fela Anikulapo Kuti on which the Broadway musical is based.

According to

 

The Broadway League  , Broadway shows sold approximately $1.037 billion worth of tickets in calendar year 2010, compared to $1.004 billion for 2009, but it is being highly speculated that because FELA! Is Nigerian, its number of viewers is set to beat the international Broadway records. A proof of this is the heavy traffic at FELA! ticket centers in Lagos.</sup>

MALTA GUINNESS STREET DANCE 2011 BACK WITH STYLE AND SWAGGER

It’s about that time of the year when you can experience goodness, fun, energy and vitality like never before. Now the question to you out there is, have you got the style? Have you got the swagger? To be a part of this Top of the World experience.

Yea it’s about that time of the year again when you get to witness amazing street dance steps and stunts from Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa. Did it just cross your mind that is it season four already? Sure bet.

If you want to rule Africa like X-fellaz the Nigerian and African Malta Guinness Street Dance Champion then all you need to do is get ready to be auditioned on the 23^{rd & 24th March at Triple J hotels Abuja, 26th and 27th March Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu, 29th & 30th March, Excalibur Benin and finally 31st and 1st koga entertainment Studios, Lagos.www.facebook.com/maltaguinness or call 07087564212.}

Hey! Don’t forget it’s still a crew of six. For more information on how to be a part of this/ Then go to Malta Guinness facebook page at

This is Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa season IV!!!

RIBADU DENIES EVER CALLING TINUBU CORRUPT

  By Gistmaster



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The presidential aspirant of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu has denied that former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was corrupt durning his tenure. Ribadu who was speaking at a presidential debate on NN24 on friday in Abuja praised Tinubu for what he regarded as his tremendous and positive impact in Lagos durning his tenure as governor of Lagos State. Ribadu noted that Tinubu was never one of those he listed as corrupt governors durning his tenure as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Also speaking at an ACN youth forum in Lagos, alongside his running mate, Mr. Fola Adeola and Mr. Babatunde Fashola the governor of Lagos State, Ribadu said if elected into office he will ensure that the economic development of the nation is rapid.Adeola, a former Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) also told the audiance durning the questions and asnwer time that their leadership would be purposeful and result oriented government. Facilitating so many economy recovery programmes for the benefit of Nigeria as nation and Nigerians in general.

DFL READY TO LAUNCH F.E.W

dfl launches her "ready to wear" line with the collection tagged F.E.W.
her line of ankara clutch purses and ankara acessories like hair clips, alice bands and bib necklaces would also be on sale. there is definately something for everyone.

DATE -Sunday, March 27 ·2011
TIME- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location-chariot hotel, akingbolagbe str off ligali ayorinde str V/I

PSQUARE,ASA,WHIZ KID,NAETO C,FAITH EVANS OTHERS HEADLINE FAB MAGAZINE FIFTH EDITION

FAB Magazine is back with another slick music edition - this time
also known as ‘The Cool Issue’ – to bring you even more
exclusive interviews, stunning shoots and ‘convincingly cool’
content.

Priced at £3.75, 1000Naira and 10GhanaCedis and its equivalent across continents FAB Magazine now boasts 200+ pages!
With this fifth edition leading an impressive line up of African musicians, including
Psquare, Asa, DJ Kirenga, Whiz Kid and Naeto C, UK-based stars
Rhian Benson and Loick Essien, and international artists Faith Evans
and Talib Kweli – this is definitely the perfect compilation for music lovers and fans
of ‘fresh’.

As always, expect from this innovative magazine, cutting edge
fashion, as well as a shiny new hair and beauty
section, with the coolest trends one could hope to master.

Now sold across the UK from 1000+ WHSmiths and leading retailers,
you can pick up your copy from as early as 27th March, while FAB is
still stocked at vendors across Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa, and
is available for purchase in Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany,
Australia and now from more than 360 Barnes and Nobles and 70 Borders
stores in the US!

If that isn’t convenient enough, you can also order FAB Magazine
to be delivered to you from anywhere in the world, or subscribe
online to have it arrive at your door (visit
www.fabmagazineonline.com for more information on outlets,
purchasing and subscription).

And, if this highly anticipated issue doesn’t quite satisfy your
reading needs, FAB Magazine’s blog remains updated daily, so log on
and check out what the team are up to whilst zealously working on the
next issue of Africa’s coolest fashion and lifestyle magazine
(www.fabafricanblack.blogspot.com).

Follow us on twitter @fabafricanblack and also get updates on this links: http://www.facebook.com/fabafricanblack and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=231727702586.

FOR EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT the editor-in-chief at
editor@fabmagazineonline.com or cindyh@fabmagazineonline.com

FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT
info@fabmagazineonline.com

FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT nodeku@fabmagazineonline.com

-gistmaster.com

FAB NEW - COOL ISSUE

FAB Magazine is back with another slick music edition - this time
also known as ‘The Cool Issue’ – to bring you even more
exclusive interviews, stunning shoots and ‘convincingly cool’
content.

With this fifth edition leading an impressive line up of African musicians, including
Psquare, Asa, DJ Kirenga, Whiz Kid and Naeto C, UK-based stars
Rhian Benson and Loick Essien, and international artists Faith Evans
and Talib Kweli – this is definitely the perfect compilation for music lovers and fans
of ‘fresh’.

As always, expect from this innovative magazine, cutting edge
fashion, as well as a shiny new hair and beauty
section, with the coolest trends one could hope to master.

Now sold across the UK from 1000+ WHSmiths and leading retailers,
you can pick up your copy from as early as 27th March, while FAB is
still stocked at vendors across Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa, and
is available for purchase in Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany,
Australia and now from more than 360 Barnes and Nobles and 70 Borders
stores in the US!

INTRODUCING: SEGUN OBE’S VOICE TRAINING CRASH PROGRAME

Segun Obe a Seasoned Vocalist in Nigeria is ready to work with you. There have been two sessions of the Voice Training programme and over 50 vocalists have been greatly improved and are doing much better in their singing as well as stage performance. Several speakers will be anchoring the programme and they are experts in the field of music as well as voice. There will be guests like Cohbams, Wole Oni,Tosin martins and many more seasoned producer and singer.
Asides classes, there will also be a voice clinic. There will also be the opportunity for one (or more) outstanding participant to record with Segun Obe on his next album. It's a fully interactive programme.

Segun Obe has been a choir director for several ministries over the span of his musical life. He has worked with choirs such as the Winners Chapel Lagos choir, Foursquare Gospel Church choirs, several Redeemed Churches and House On The Rock's Chosen Treasure choir where he presently sings. He is a voice trainer and coach of repute and has had the opportunity to share the stage with Lionel Peterson, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Pastor Marvin Winans, Kurt Carr and many more anointed singers and worshipers. God has taken him beyond Nigeria to the UK and US to share his passion for music and quality in singing.

Registration is 10,000 naira per participant

 

Date: April 29 to May 1, 2011

 

Venue: Ashton & Layton Academy, 3 First Foundation Close(the street beside Adebola House), Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

 

To be part of it, please call: 07028850149 now for more info or send a text message to 08056219840 for details.

Email: segunobe1@yahoo.com

ECHOES OF BEAUTY,GLAMOUR AND LUXURY FROM COUTURE FASHION WEEK 2011

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By Niyi Tabiti



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In New York- The just concluded Couture Fashion Week is still echoing a memorable sound of beauty, glamour and luxury. The 2011 edition of the fashion week took place at the world famous Waldorf-Astoria in NY the style capital of the United States of America. Delivering 18 wondrous fashion collections to a large audience, it was a blissful experience to those that made it to Couture Fashion Week.

Aside the amazing runway shows, held inside the iconic GRAND Ball room, the event included world class entertainment, a charity event that was held in partnership with the American Diabetes Association, displays of fine art and luxury products.

According to a statement at the disposal of gistmaster.com,the 2011 Couture Fashion Week kicked off  on Friday (20 February) afternoon with a fashion show by Atlanta-based Indian designer Sushma Patel.  Ms. Patel is a regular participant at CFW, always showing unique East-West fusion collections. Other returning designers included Haya Al Houti (Kuwait), Jamil Khansa (Lebanon), Janerations (Lithuania/USA), Nina Gleyzer (Russia/USA), Sisa Designs by Simone Rodrigues (Brazil/USA) and Andres Aquino. Designers showing for the first time at the prestigious event included Kristin Zimmermann (Germany), Hadi Katra and Edward Arsouni (Lebanon), Autumnlin Atelier (USA), Kostas Gagasoules (Greece/USA), and Suzie Turner (U.K./USA). Alaric Design, a team of two young Russian-American floral designers, presented a selection of exquisite floral concept dresses. Ivelli Couture showed a beautiful line of limited edition scarves. Under the banner Focus Nigeria four prominent Nigerian fashion houses presented delightful collections: House of Jola, Berrys Couture, Reedas and House of Farrah.

One of the highly anticipated hallmarks of CFW is the lineup of top notch performers. This season saw stunning performances from opera singer Christine Reber, who flew in from Germany for the occasion, singer Angeles Dominguez who traveled from Spain and Kaya who came from Malta to perform “Timeless” by noted film composer William Camilleri. Other stellar performances were delivered by singers Era Chorna (Russia/Canada), Cristina Fontanelli, Sarah Elizabeth Charles with pianist Enoch Smith, Jr., Lara Janine with guitarist Dani Tersini, saxophonist Sweet Lew, and pianist Laura Korpa.

A silent auction was held at Couture Fashion Week by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) raising awareness for this deadly disease. Among others, designer Jamil Khansa of Lebanon donated a stunning couture gown.

Sponsors and partners at Couture Fashion Week this season included Quintessentially Driven providing impeccable car service for VIP guests; MD Minerals by Dr. Janine Hopkins providing the cosmetics for lead makeup artist James Toribio assisted by Elizabette Quezada and team; hair styling by the Tearsheet and Platinum Salon team headed by Giovanni Giuntoli, Ariella Mendez, and Rosanne Carusso with products by Redken; Empire Steak House and Ben & Jack’s Steak House where the after parties were held; Davler Media; Sakae Lace which provided many of the exquisite fabrics for the Andres Aquino collection; Modastyle Magazine, Collezioni Magazine and Quintessentially Aviation.

The next Couture Fashion Week New York is scheduled for September 16-18, 2011. Visit the event website for tickets and more information on participating: www.couturefashionweek.com

GINGER YOUR SWAGGER EXPONENT, TERRY G MARKS BIRTHDAY AT ORPHANAGE

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When Gabriel Amanyi a.k.a Terry G visited the SOS children village in
Isolo, Lagos on 17th March, 2011, it was far from a celebrity stunt,
the ‘Free Madness’ singer’s visit was to celebrate his birthday with
the SOS children.
Terry G and his friends one of which include Uti the Big Brother
Africa winner met with the social official in-charge at the village
who showed everybody round the village: to the children's hostels,
classrooms and the likes. The children who were so elated to see the
role model pay them a visit did not stop chanting his songs,
especially ‘Testing Microphone’ a song from his recent album.
Accompanied by his mum who Terry G happens to share the same birthday
date with, Terry G was proven to have a large heart as he donated to
the kids’ food stuffs, biscuits, snacks, drinks and others, all in
large quantities.
Speaking on why he chose to celebrate his birthday at the orphanage,
The House of Ginjah boss said ‘God has been good to me and my family
in the last one year, this is just my own way of showing appreciation
to him. Also I love children and it gives me joy to do things that
makes them happy, so it is not just the children who are thrilled to
have me around, I am also thrilled to come to their midst and
celebrate my birthday with them’.
Terry G is no doubt a famous artiste but who would have thought his
fan base extends to children. His exit from the SOS village was a
sight to behold as the children came all around him holding his hands
and kept waving as his car drove out of the village.
For Terry G, this is of course a birthday like no other.

-Gistmaster.com