Wednesday, April 20, 2011

DANCE234…A NEW DANCE REALITY SHOW SET TO RAISE THE BAR IN NIGERIA

Come May 2011, young people and the not-so-young with talents to dance and dreams of attaining national recognition will have the chance to give their dreams major lift as KOGA Entertainment launches Dance234.

With daring payoff line ‘dance reality show like never before’ Dance234 is bringing a refreshingly new dimension to the dance reality industry.  For the first time in the history of dance reality show, the focus will not mainly be on hip hop genre of music as most reality shows are known for.

According to Jemila Musa, the producer of the show, ‘this is the first time a dance reality show will be accommodating all genres of dance and according importance to them. ‘What we are looking for are pure dancers, we want you to come just the way you are. If the style of dance you are comfortable with is hip hop, galala, fuji , highlife, traditional dance or what have you, our doors are open. As a matter of fact, we are more than willing to accommodate a new style of dance. What we want are dancers in their purest form and people who can sufficiently express themselves through dance’.

The winner will be going home with a car, N1 000 000 (one million naira), and a dance course abroad, first and second runner-up will get a N1 000 000 and N750 000 respectively.

With the form going on sales from May 1 in all branches of Zenith Bank and audition commencing before the end of June, Dance234 will be moving with precision and purposes of fulfilling it promises of unearthing talented dancers and giving them a new lease of life.

Auditions will be opened to participants in Lagos, Benin, Abuja and Enugu in June while sales of forms at N3000 will start in the month of May nation-wide in all branches of Zenith Banks.

Twenty finalists will emerge at the end of tasking auditions which will take place in four states and will go through the most lively and entertaining twenty-week of their lives with eviction taking place weekly. With plans to air the reality show on TV stations across federation, dancers will not only be in the spotlight, they will have more-than-big-enough platforms to showcase their talents.

KOGA Entertainment is a complete entertainment outfit with four up-to-date visual studios, a digital and analogue studio, a large capacity hall, up to date movie and commercial making-equipments and a content-generating department for TV, radio and commercials.

KOGA with readiness to go all the way and expertise of Jemila Musa, who has worked on a number of dance-related reality shows, Dance234 promises to be a blast from the word ‘go’.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

ITUAH IGHODALO @50 PICTURES

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By Niyi Tabiti

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo's 50th birthday anniversary has come and gone but most people will not forget in a hurry the blissful ceremonies right from Wednesday 6 April 2011  till the grand finale that took place the following Sunday. As expect, top dignitaries within and outside the country were present at Landmark Event Centre, venue of the birthday gig.

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This is what we call spot the difference!The two are identical twins. Yes, welcome to the world of Taiwo and Kehinde Fatukasi. Gistmaster.com sspotted them having swell time at the birthday gig for Pastor Itua Ighodalo at Landmark,Victoria Island. Kenny is married to one of Nigeria's top comedians and event compere extraordinaire,Tunde Adewale A.K.A TEE A

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Sammie Okposo, cross over musician and his wife, Ozioma at the birthday reception in honour of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo @ 50 in Lagos. Sammie got married in 2010

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Pastor Ituah and his wife, Ibidun thanking GOD for everything he has done in their lives.

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WOSILAT OKOYA's DAUGHTER, BISOLA DEJONWO SET TO WED



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By Gistmaster.com


Bisola Dejonwo, the tall and beautiful daughter of Alhaja Wosilat Okoya is engaged to be married.Bisola reportedly got engaged to a young business magnate, Jide Tokan sometime back.


Surprisingly, Bisola is not settling down with Hakeem Muri-Okunola, a well connected son of Late Justice Muri-Okunola.They were so close that most people thought they were dating.


The news about their relationship has been around for sometime now. But news just came out that they are both engaged.Trust, the Okoya's for their talk of the town parties, plans is already in top gear to make the wedding superb!

The bride is the niece of billionaire, Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya, the Chairman of Eleganza Group.

HOT ON TREND THIS SEASON

With the summer fast approaching and in our case - the rains, here are a few fashion ideas that are currently topping the charts which will aid you in maintaining your rep as a "Miss Hit" and not a style "Misfit"

The Little White Dress
Relieve the LBD, it's time to embrace the LWD: the little white dress.



MINI BAG
Let the catwalks inspire you and invest in a small but perfectly formed bag

DESIGNER BAG
Check out what designer bags the A-list think are worth toting this season



BLUE TONES
Sapphire, cerulean, lapis lazuli… Why it's time to see the blues in all its permutations.




FLATFORMS
A hybrid of platforms and flat shoes, 'flatforms' have been dubbed the shoe of the season.


PALAZZO PANTS
These have been huge from time.



DENIM
Every girls must have , but this season its in pairs



NUDE
Dresses in barely-there hues are proving a hit on and off the catwalk, offering an elegant and feminine alternative to this season's 'pop' colours.

STRIPES
It's official, stripes have become a perennial favourite, both on and off the catwalk.

Monday, April 18, 2011

MOMO COUTURE 2011 DESIGNS- GET INTO IT!



The backdrop of Momo's Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a graphic black and white canvas explored in plain silks and brocades. Blends of bold, colourful prints add contrast to the stark canvas.

Striking prints include the opulent tie-dye on silk gazar, each panel made individually by hand, bringing a popular street technique to the couture level. Additional highlights include a blue and yellow print in silk satin, based on ancient batik techniques developed by the Dutch specifically for the African market, and a batik-like floral print. These pieces add rich, colourful elements to the collection

NIGERIA ARISTOCRATS PAY LAST RESPECT TO GBEGI OJORA

Top socialites, business tycoons and politicians gathered at Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina in Lagos to pay their last respect to Gbegi Ojora, the 50 year old son of Otunba Adekunle and Ojuolape Ojora.
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"HAIR GOES" WITH TOP MAKE UP ARTISTS

A new hair trend seems to be creeping into our make up industry and some top artsists have recently caught the bug and are taking the plunge not minding whose ox is gored. Unlike most , these ladies have had their fair share of the brazillians , Indians and Fumi hairs to say the least . Today , they are flaunting their own as they have decides to Go Low Cut trend and free themselves of their previous finely crafted coiffures for a more laid back appeal . Here are the 2 topping the charts

Adenike Ogungbe
- This is the brain behind EWAR MAKEOVERS

BEFORE



Reasons - I got tired of the artificial and fake human hair . I wanted a Fresh start look .

AFTER

Banke Meshida - Lawal - BMPro boss
BEFORE

Reason- I wanted a new look as i have never had my hair really short. Also its a timeline for the new projects i'm embarking on .

AFTER

Fresh and Free !!!What's ur take?

2027: Itsekiri Group Pushes Alliance With Urhobo, Ijaw For Common Interest

 The Itsekiri Grassroot Coalition has called for a united political front among Itsekiri people across Delta and Edo states, stressing that ...