Many high profile wardrobes including the iconic Fela Durotoye's have been inundated with outstanding outfits made by the artistic prowess of Uche Nnaji, lead creative director of Award winning label – ‘OUCH!’. During his short 3-year stint in the Nigerian fashion scene, OUCH has been able to amass ardent apostles, passionate about the kind of style [swagger] he effortlessly exudes with his classical designs. When his designs were showcased on the maiden edition of West-African Idols, sheer amazement was the apt description which captured the response from his audience.
His trademark bespoke suits and shirts characterized by his pristine finishing have created the all elusive SWAGGER FACTOR that men crave for. Don’t miss his stand at the BEAUTY AND THE FEAST.
Remember the event holds this Sunday, 11th Ocober at the Coral Reef Hall, 10 IKOYA AVENUE, OFF MACPHERSON, IKOYI by 1:00pm.
One of the world's most celebrated Cinema expert based in Paris, France Catherine Ruelle is scheduled to be part of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 as Artistic Director.
Catherine, producer of “Golden Camera” program on Cannes Festival TV, portraits and interviews of young filmmakers from all over the world, is billed to bring her wealth of experience to IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 scheduled to hold in the Rivers State capital between 9th and 12th December 2009.
Since 1979, Catherine has been working in various capacities as President, Organizer or Committee Member of International Film Festivals in Paris, Cannes, Milan, and Geneva.
In 1980, she co-organized the first ever festival in Europe to celebrate Independent Black American Filmmakers and in 1984 founded the Association Racines which produced its first edition of Racines International Film Festival at Centre Georges Pompidou, the most prestigious cultural centre in the French capital.
As a result of her interest in black filmmaking, she became a part of the organization of Noir, Black, Negra, an artistic composition of film screenings, tales, music events and creation of an African village at Cannes Festival.
In line with her black cinema knowledge, she created a special category called Raices Negras/ Black Roots at the French cinema festival in Cuba in 1999 and 2000.
Catherine, according to the organizers of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 is coming to Nigeria with her wealth of experience at the international level to share with participants particularly Nollywood while at the same time learning from Nollywood on how best to tell the Nigerian story.
Catherine also co-founded in partnership with the renowned Senegalese director Mahama Traore the special Djibril Diop Mambety price at Cannes Festival.
In 2008, she was appointed Artistic Director of a Midsummer’s Night Dream Digital Film Festival in Paris till date.
This lady of creativity has also coauthored some great works such as UNSECO report about African cinema, a book about Brazilian Cinema, Cuban Cinema and the list continues…
About IONIFF
ION International Film Festival was established in 2004 by Chris David of Shout Studio and in 2007 it was acquired by the Farmani Group. The Farmani Group is the founder of several charities and art-related business and organization, including the award –winning VUE magazine, The Lucie Award [the Oscars of photography] Design Awards, Green Dot Awards, Hospitality Awards, International Photography Awards, Px3-PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS, London Creative Competition [LICC], Art For New York, Farmani Gallery, aNet Communication, Focus on AIDS, and FYI design ION International Film Festival is a touring festival that is dedicated to promoting independent films, documentaries, animation, music videos and student films. Each year ION is held in a different location in an effort to promote global awareness and unity. IONIFF 2007 was hosted in Hollywood; in 2008 it was celebrated in Dubai. This yearPort Harcourt will host IONIFF and from there the festival will move to Istanbul in 2010. ION International Film Festival invites ardent industry professionals, film lovers and audience to experience the art and passion of some of the world’s most talented film makers in one of the world’s most vibrant locations, Port Harcourt. Submissions close on 30th September. For information visit www.omcomm.org
Now if you ask us who has got the swagger at the Encomium/Primetime Entertainment Green and White Party on 1 October 2009, we would gladly write the name of Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo across the board. Yeah, the chic look totally repackaged, starting from her make-up and dressing..she looked more covered and guess what, she looked more calm.Those rings that use to dance 'palongo' on her face were also missing.gistmaster.com can possibly tell that someone here has been listening to style advisers. Congrats girl!!!
We promised that this exhibition will be good to be true Aye? Well to keep to our prise, we have coming all the way from Ghana- Renee Boateng of ReneeQ
Bespoke, our this house fashion line brings you stylish tee shirts infusing the luscious colours and intricate patterns of African fabrics with unique styles that’ll make you feel RenéeQ gorgeous! Their style of Bespoke brings you the evolution of the Afro Diva!
Dont Miss out , BE THERE!!!!
Bkidsstarted in 2002, and today has a retail outlet in GRA Ikeja. Manufacturing and retailing children's clothes, using a lot of our local fabrics (though not exclusively). They cater to both boys and girls from ages 12 months to 12 years, stocking trendy shirts, shorts and trousers for boys, and cute dresses, skirts, tops and trousers for girls. They also stock some imported brands of jeans and t-shirts.
Essentially the Bkids label is about children being themselves, hence the inspiration for the name ‘BE-KIDS. Their clothes are all about simplicity, practicability , comfort, durablility & at the same time trendy, colourful & stylish. Also incorporating an ethnic touch to some of their lines & calling it "African Fusion", where foreign styles meet local flavours- A place where denim meets adire & mass-produced garments meet hand-made & hand-dyed fabrics. It incorporates the best of all worlds, mixing global concepts to create a style that is uniquely Bkids.
Iyanya, the winner of the first MTN West Africa Project Fame reality show winner proved the has a deserving role to play in the Nigerian music industry on Sunday 4 October 2009 as he unveiled the his debut album.Tagged "Symphony of Iyanya", the ceremony had the cuts of a glam and history in the making for the Cross River state born star. Iyanya music videos shot in Nigeria and Johannesburg were also on the big screen for personalities gathered at Ultima studio,Omole (venue of the unveiling of the album).Comedians such as Seyi Law and M & M also gave us good dosage of humour.Those who worked on the album include Ty Mix,K-solo,OJB and Wazbeat.
Top journalists from various media houses, Ayo Animashaun of HIPONTV,Ayeni Adekunkle of A.Y.E.N.I Entertainment,Timaya,MI (Whose birthday happens to be that same day), Sound Sultan,Kingsley of KC Presh,Charles O'Tudor of Adstrat and several others came to the event
The public screening of Figurine, a movie by talented producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan took place on Saturday 3 October 2009 at Genesis Delux cinema in Lekki.Celebrities such as Wale Adebayo (Sango),Ramsey Nouah,Omoni Oboli,Kate Henshaw, Catherina Bortolussi,Kunle Faloye of GSK,Rita Dominic,Tunde Kelani and several others stormed the event.Reliable information at the disposal of www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com indicates that the train would be moving to other cities in Nigeria and outside the shores of the country.On 31 October 2009,Fingurine would be come up for screening at Odeon Cinema in the UK.
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