NICHOLAS...FAREWELL!WE SHALL ALL MISS YOU

I was shocked to the marrow when I heard that the Nigerian style industry has lost the indefatigable Nicholas Anukanti. He was very popular in his days at Galaxy Television in Lagos. He co-hosted the first Nigerian Television Fashion Show at Airport Hotel, Ikeja.I remember Nicholas passion for the fashion industry. I remember when he started the Style.com television show. We shared ideas on the industry and the vast opportunities. The last time we saw was at Adewale Ademokoya’s event. He was looking robust and lively as usual. Now Nicholas his gone!Rest in peace
I could not believe that we have lost Nicholas...even when i wrote it some days back on my Facebook status.I remember 2003 when we narrowly excaped death in the hands of some cultists at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. We had gone there to cover their jambite night.Shortly after the Pageant that also too place that day at Kuto Cultural Centre, there was stampede. Cultists invaded the place. Most of them weilded dangerous weapon. Nicholas, Jimmy (The man handling his camera) and I, managed to hide behind the heavy speakers of the DJ.We watched as the cultists dealt with themselves and later managed to escape.................................................Nicholas sun re o!

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DOTUN TAILOR TAKES EGBERUN MAILI TO UK IN NOVEMBER!

A new Yoruba movie 'Egberun maili' is set to showcase in UK in November 2009.Directed by Dotun Taylor,One thousand Miles tells a story of young Omolola Adebayo, an intelligent Chartered Accountant Spinster, who mistakenly sends a text message meant for her Fiancée to a stranger’s phone. This stranger turns out to be a conservative artist who is a Farmer in Osogbo; Iwintunde Kupoluyi. Iwintunde responds to this text, writing one of the best love poems Omolola has ever read. Omolola on the other end gets really curious and begins to speak with this stranger on the phone. She notices that her already existing relationship may be threatened, so she tries stopping her friendship with this stranger but could not. One day she gets too curious and wants to add a face to the voice of this stranger, who is a sworn enemy with the Lagos ’ ‘fast lane’ life style. She made the journey all the way to Oshogbo...click on afrikkacreations to read more

D'BANJ,MI OTHERS WIN MAMA 2009 AWARD IN KENYA

Dapo Oyebanjo, the popular musician known as D'banj, Mr.Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface belong to the class of stars at the Mtv Africa Music Award (MAMA 2009) in Kenya, who went home with awards. Others include MI and Psquare from Nigeria.D'banj went home with the Artist of the year award,Tuface lead others in his category to win the best Rand B category.Psquare score the edge as the Best Hip Hop group in Africa.MI got the MTV Africa Music Award of Best new act.
Best Video went to Wahu of Kenya,Best Male artist also went to nameless of Kenya.Others who got award include Samini of Ghana for best performer.World class acts such as Wyclef and Akon added sparks to the glamourous event.
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Photographs: WireImage/G. Cattermole

supermodel, Ajunwa and Wyclef

PHOTOS FROM BEAUTY AND FEAST EXHIBITION IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti
Today (11 October 2009), Moriam Musa and members of the Morsi team put together a wondrous fashion exhibition at CORAL HALL,Ikoya Avenue in Ikoyi,Lagos.The ehibition had several people showcasing their creative worth. The list includes MY Q , XCLAMATION, DAVIDA, RENEEQ(GHANA), ADU, AMEDE, D LUNE, AJIRI, OUCH, FASHION FOR LIFE , RUKKIES, ACCURATE TIME,MIX AND MATCH, GAZELLE IMAGE CONSULTANTS , ETC LINGERIE, DAGASSHI HAIR , ACC 2 DIE 4 , LAVIVA HAIR ,HAIR SOLUTIONS, COUVREZ, KANELIA ,DEHADZZA, BLINGSPIRATION, LISE, COCKTAILS IN AND OUT.
It was indeed a good outing for the organisers. Encomium, Gistmaster.com,Bellanaija.com,Quest Tv and others were part of the sponsors.
The above photo has prolific designer Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi.
Ifeoma William and a guest at the exhibition this afternoon.
Moriamo Musa and one of the exhibitors,Renee Q (she came all the way from Ghana)
Moriam Musa and another exhibitor this afternoon.

Mrs. Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu (right) chatting with another person at the event.
A beautiful dress made by Xclamations on display at the Beauty and Beast exhibitions today
This is Oouch corner at the Beauty and Beast exhibition. Biola Afolabi of Styleborn with the marketers at Oouch corner.
Banke Meshida, a popular make-up artist at a friend's stand at the exhibition ground this afternoon.

REPORTER's Diary:PREDICT AND WIN

About 11 years ago, I use to have this younger friend who was living in my neighborhood. I was always complaining about her school uniform anytime I saw her coming back from school. She usually looked so unkempt and sometimes part of the uniform would have been torn.

Anytime I complain, she would always reply me with a smile “Bros Niyi, no worry. Forget my uniform. I will soon finish secondary school then I will become a big girl”

One day, she told the real meaning of her own big girl'.She said after school she was determined to become a sex worker (She would be using her body to make money from men).I was shocked because I never thought someone would have such a ‘vision’. But I soon realized that her father was an alcoholic who usually come back home to beat their mother recklessly. Later I waved it aside that the young lady couldn’t have been serious.

What I thought was a joke starred me face to face about four years ago. After the successful hosting of a reality show, some of my friends (who were also involved in the project) decided that we should all hang out somewhere and enjoy ourselves. Guess who I saw that midnight ‘hustling’ for men? The same girl who had predicted her own life. She looked bigger and her dress sense left little or nothing to the imagination. Many of the girls had their eyes almost popping out of it sockets. All eyes turned as she stepped into the hangout. Many of the girls quickly came to meet her as if paying homage to a senior girl in the business. One of my friends remarked that “This one is a Lion, she would devour anybody” and we all laughed. Suddenly, the person (whom I never knew was someone I had ever met in my life) came closer to me. I was surprised as she also bended her knees in front of me. “Bros Niyi, she muttered. “It is ...” (She told me her name and i realized she was the one.

That day, I almost wept because she became that 'street girl' she had always wanted to be. The same way she was determined to hawk her body, I wish it was something else.

A popular saying in Yoruba says in our hands, we hold the paddle of our own destiny. Our decision is like a prediction. So predict and you win, its as simple as ABC.I wish that girl had access to the writings of a motivator like Abimbola Junaid!

I am sure a book like 'Think Big and Grow rich' by Napoleon Hill would certainly be of great value to everyone.

Happy Weekend!

ADU FOR KFA FASHIONS...Sheer Elegance!

Nestled in the boisterous heartland of the world’s new fashion capital - Lagos, ADU unearths splendor with her bravura pieces which capture the heart and leaves the mind enthralled. ADU’s trademark are a conversation between intricate beads and sequin embellishments on dazzling designs.

For an odyssey which began in October 2003, Morenikeji Agoro - the Creative Director of ADU has been able to weave designs of world class detailing into her fabric and this has placed in a cadre of her own. Her designs are awe-inspiring, her precision pristine and her embellishments infallible; to reveal the ideal women carved from a confluence of sensuality, elegance and unparallel class. Her productions range from bold to outright daring, ostentatious, and the calm, subtle art-works which have clearly aligned her prowess with international standards.

When showcased on the first four weeks of Naija Sings on M-Net, she caused a stir with her consummation of astonishing outfits which always gave her away. Her trademark outfits are her Prêt-A-Porter line which caters to the spontaneous fashion needs of the modern woman. Her made-to-measure line is more hands-on for the exciting intricate desires of the fashionista.

ADU would be showcasing her designs at the BEAUTY & THE FEAST coming up on Sunday 11 October at the Coral Reef Hall, 10 Ikoya Avenue, off Macpherson, Ikoyi by 1:00pm.