NOLLYWOOD ACTOR DESMOND ELLIOT NEEDS YOUR VOTE AS FACE OF HOPE

Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot needs you to win The Face of Hope 2010. Some of you may already be aware of his charity, Desmond Elliott Foundation, which is about giving to the less privileged, orphanages, old/vulnerable people. It is also about creating awareness concerning safe water, human and environmental hygiene, amongst other good causes. In addition, Desmond's foundation has done charity work in Liberia and Jos (Plateau State) and intend to do more around the West African coast.

The person that becomes the Face of Hope should be somebody that genuinely has a passion for this charity and someone that can face up to the demanding responsibilities that come with this job.

Please vote for Desmond if you believe he is the best candidate for this job; and he will not let you down.

To vote from Nigeria, please send SMS as follows: From Glo and Zain networks, text foh desmond to 35810; and from MTN network, text foh desmond to 33810.

To vote outside Nigeria, please click on the link below.
http://www.faceofhope.net/codeCountry_updated.php
For more information about The Face Of Hope, please visit their website here: http://www.faceofhope.net/

HERE COMES UK AWARD WINNING MAKE UP ARTST, PRINCESS AMAYO!

Princess Amayo is a multiple Award Winning Make-up Artist based in London. She recently won trophies for Best Make-up Artist at the NYAA (Nigerian Young Achievers Award) and BEFFTAS (Black Entertainment, Fashion, Film, Television and Arts Award).

Her passion for this form of art started as a young child, as she is also an Artist. Princess would paint and draw everything that looked interesting e.g. Portraits, Landscapes et al. Growing up, she would create different looks from her make-up palette on family members and she slowly worked her self into designing and customising gadgets and clothes with crystals.

By the age of sixteen, Princess' fashion interests had evolved and at eighteen she attended Barnet College to study HND Fashion Design and Promotion. She was instantly noticed for her immaculate makeup and got an offer to work as the Makeup artist for the end of year fashion show which also featured her collections as a Designer. Through that show, she got a few more offers from various fashion colleges and companies. These opportunities paved the way for her career as a Professional Make-up Artist.

Over the last 12 years, Princess has gone ahead to attain a degree in Professional Communications and PR (BA Hons) from London Metropolitan University; and has mastered the skills and worked throughout the country on movie sets, music videos and runway shows. Her expertise has placed her at the top of her game and gained her a reputation for flawless make-up application. Her work has also been featured in numerous publications and she is a consummate professional whose attention to detail has enabled her to touch many famous faces whilst building a clientele of high profile professionals.

-gistmaster

NIGERIA ARISTOCRATS AND FASHIONISTAS 'BREATHE' GLAMOUR INTO FACE OF AFRICA 2010

By Niyi Tabiti

The moment we have all been waiting for finally came on 18 February 2010 as MNET brought the world to Nigeria in what could be best be described as the festival of glamour.The event goes beyond just another girl winning her way into the famous league of top models of the world (Strutting the runway in the big fashion capitals of the world) but indeed the proclamation that Africa is indeed blessed with an alluring beauty secrets that is now glaring!
More coming your way soon!

FREE 20MINS MAKE UP LESSONS @ HOUSE OF TARA

With the spirit of love in the air, the House of Tara has flung open its doors to arm ladies with the basic know - how of the art of make up , with a FREE 20 MINS make up lesson. Exclusive tips on make up would be given, alongside skin care tips - for that flawless finish.
This awoof spree would be taking place between the hours of 10am - 6.30pm daily .

CUPID FASHION FAIR - THIS VALENTINE WEEKEND

This weekend , the open field of the Colonade @ 21,Alfred Rewane Road(formerly kingsway road) would be agog with loads of activities , as the Largest love exhibition would be taking place.
There would be loads of Fashion boutiques, stores and labels , all doling out Fantastic gifts via Super price slashes , just for the season. Here are some of the exhibitors you should expect to see are -

AZAM COUTURE
CELEBRATIONS
IFYS BAGS
RAVE- E- PLUS
EXQUISITE STYLE
LAVIVA HAIR
ADU
RUBAN ROUGE
XRAY
ALHAJA COSMETICS
OKUNOREN TWINS
TEE DEES
GAZELLE COUTURE
EXOTIC FABRICS
COSCHARIS CARS
CLOTHE AFRIQUE
ROYAL CITY BASE
HOUSE OF ZINNIA
FABRICS & MORE
RUKKIES BOUTIQUE
HOUSE OF TARA
UDAYA
RECREATION SHIRTS
LARAACI



















Also on the bellanaija link below for more info
http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/02/10/events-this-weekend-valentines-weekend-special/

VALENTINE STARTS @ CUPID FASHION FAIR

Love is in the air as the Valentine season fast approaches. Quite unlike Christmas,there are no carols to be sung , but funny enough unlike other seasons, the exchange of gifts is key. Now the question is what will it be this year, especially with the recession lurking at the back of our minds .Where and how can one find interesting gifts at a buget, in a fun atmosphere , with loads of choices to pick from.

The answer awaits to be revealed at the Cupid Fashion Fair. Coming up @
Venue- The Colonades, 21 Alfred Rewane, ikoyi , Lagos
Date- 13th of feb 2010
Time - 10am- 8pm

Come shop in style, with
Laraaci
ffl
Jezereel designs - uk
Recreation shirts
Tara
Udaya
Alvion's Choice
Ruban Rouge
Gazelle
Acessorize
Adu
Azam
Dehazza
......and loads more

It would be a day of fun , laughter and Fantastic bargains !!!!!!!!!!

GENEVIEVE,OMOTOLA SETTLES MISUNDERSTANDING+GENEVIEVE AND RITA DOMINIC SETTLES QUERREL TOO.

Years after two nollywood star actresses,Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde and Genevieve Nnaji drifted apart because of what many tagged 'supremacy war', the two seems to have settled their differences.

According to a story written by Bola Akinboade,Genevieve and Omotola have settled their querrel and they now appear cool with each other. At the recent event hosted by style Icon,Nike Oshinowo Soleye, the shared a lt of them together as they moved around like siamese twins. It would be recalled that Genevieve and Omotola have not been on good terms for years. It was an open thing in Nollywood that the two fell apart based on the battle for 'who should respect who in Nollywood?' or 'who is the hottest in nollywood?'

There was a time over who should be the highest paid and endorsement portfolios.Many people believe that the two actresses are both valuable in their rights. "Yes, Genevieve got mega deal with Lux some years (which was not reviewed) but Omotola too done several modelling jobs and product endorsements (far more than what Genevieve has done).

Today, Genevieve and Omotola re no more as visible as before in movies.

Another Good news reported in this week's City People Magazine is that Genevieve and Rita Dominic have also settled their differences. This is indeed the harvest of re-conciliation in Nigeria movie industry.We gathered that Rita Dominic and Genevieve Nnaji are now cool together after what many regarded as 3 years of misunderstanding.The two were sighted by journalists at an event in Lagos. Unlike before when they both don't get along, they were in each others company and even took photographs together.

Taiwo Obatunsin loaded entertainment community with the gist of Mercy Aigbe, a leading Yoruba movie practitioner is pregnant for her hotelier husband. The actress confirmed the story when Taiwo called her.So, if you don't see much of her in town or in movies, just know that she is undergoing the compulsory 9 month course.