MTN PRESENTS LAGOS FASHION & DESIGN WEEK

With the awareness of creative talents on the rise in the Nigerian fashion industry, we  are very excited with the heights art, fashion and design have reached in the recent years in Africa and we are even more thrilled to see that it’s only getting bigger and better. MTN, one of Africa’s telecommunications giant, has collaborated with Style House Files to offer an ingenious fashion and design concept that will bring together the consumers, media and lovers of the fashion industry to what promises to be an explosive event in Lagos, Nigeria.

The MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) aims to be a one of its kind event in Nigeria. According to the event sponsors MTN, they are striving to enrich lives as they have dedicatedly done in the last 10 years in Nigeria, using telecommunications as a medium for communicating fashion and design in Nigeria.In addition, the event fashion and design led event that will feature design-led exhibitions, catwalk shows showcasing new season collections and seminars and workshops that will facilitate knowledge and information across the fashion industry, its investors and consumers.

The LFDW is currently calling for entries and the deadline for application is Sunday 24th July 2011. Further information is available on the event’s website at www.lagosfashionanddesignweek.com. You can also register to be a part of the MTN British Council LFDW Awards here

EASY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF NIGERIA ADVOCATES SAFE RIDING.

The (ERMC) aka “Easy Riders MC” is seeking out opportunities to enlighten beginners as well as established riders wishing improve their skills through the exchange of experiences and knowledge. By this, the club interacts with the community; corporate bodies and organs of government in order to pursue promote and protect the interest of all motorcyclists for their benefit and safety countrywide.

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Being a socially responsible entity, the ERMC has made it a duty to give back to the society whilst also correcting public perceptions about power bike riders.

Central concerns echoed by members at a recently organized rally by the Easy Riders Motorcycle Club of Nigeria were summarized as young children in Nigeria today- being faced with so many challenges that threaten their future, hence the urgent need for positive action which if not promptly taken, may give rise to angry and disenfranchised individuals.

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According to Ms. Matilda Otulana, the Secretary General of the club, “many people have misconceptions about riders; they are majorly perceived as irresponsible individuals. However, as a club, one of our key objectives is to support fellow members and extend assistance, particularly the less privileged. The “ride for charity” is our way of creating awareness about this need to provide some sort of assistance  ” she added.

The EMRC has gone ahead to adopt the Juvenile Welfare Centre (JWC) in Alakara, Mushin Lagos. The JWC represents the social welfare arm of the Nigerian Police and serves as the central point of distribution for all abandoned children in the Lagos area to orphanages.

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Otulana further stated that the choice of the JWC was strategic as it will afford the club get to the children who really need the support the club could offer.

In addition to working with orphanages, the club in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corp has been involved in Safety Awareness programmes for motorcycle riders in Lagos. “If we must live to ride, then we must ride to live” Otulana affirmed. As part of the body’s plan to achieve the aforementioned, the national bodies for motorcyclists have scheduled a convention for the city of Ibadan in October, 2011 which will further provide an opportunity to address pertinent issues with special focus on safety concerns and further aid charities.

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THE WIVES, A PLAY BY YERIMA TAKES CENTRESTAGE AT KNOT CENTRE

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To kick off the Theatre on the Mainland series, PAWS (Performing Arts Workshop and Studio) in collaboration with The Knot Centre presents 'The Wives', a stage play written by Professor Ahmed Yerima.

In The Wives, Yerima's two plots craftily dissolve into one with lessons for everyone to learn. Are most men and husbands two faced and hypocritical?

The question of 'can a man keep his most cherished secrets forever?' is the central theme of the play. There lies a sordid little secret and no one wants to talk about it. 'The Wives' is a dark comedy rich in sensuality and scathing humour.

The stage play is starring Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Carol King, Catherine Edoho, Kemi 'lala' Akindoju, Sola Roberts, Rotimi Fakunle, Gbenga Adekanmbi and a host of other well known actors. The play is directed by a brilliant director Kenneth Uphopho, the former secretary general of the Dance Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter.

'The Wives' will show on Sunday 10 July 2010 by 3pm and 6pm, at The Knot Centre, 1 Tobi Lawal Road by Yaba Tech 2nd gate off Herbert Macauley Way. Tickets go for N3000. For students with ID cards, they go for N2000.

"We are excited about this play, especially the fact that we are able to gather this galaxy of stars to the mainland," says Kenneth Uphopho who founded PAWS. "These are true professionals and the audience is going to leave the play thoroughly entertained."

MAGAZINE RACK -COMPLETE FASHION- J MARTINS vs KATE HENSHAW

 Its a new season and hot off press is the unusual duo of two fashion lovers on different degrees. Grab a copy to find out to what lengths .

FASHION ALERT - House Of Nwocha Presents - TSUNAMI RESORT 2012

The latest collection from the House of Nwocha called the "TSUNAMI Collection",  was inspired by the  recent japan tsunami crisis in which so many lives were lost.

The HON TSUNAMI is a collection of  simple and fluid pieces filled with emotions and uncertainty but also straight and hope, because after every storm the sun comes up and dries the tears. This collection is dedicated to the Japanese people and strong women allover the world who go through daily struggles and still come out on top, looking fabulous, elegant and graceful.

Designer -Ugonna Omeruo
Photographed by Eleanor Goody Photography
Styled by Obinna Omeruo
Makeup by Oma Makeovers

NEWS : REACH OUT TO KOSI

Yes , this is not our usual style, but when it gets to situations like this, we can not but help to extend a helping hand in whatever way we can. 

The little girl you see in the above picture is -Kaosisochukwu Chime,  a 4 year old girl with angiosarcoma of the liver. This is a rare form of cancer and cannot be treated in Nigeria (the diagnosis had to be done in England). She was discharged from LUTH and told to seek treatment abroad. Her parents are unable to afford the N7 million (approximately GBP 29,000) needed to cover her travel expenses, feeding, surgery, drugs and radiation treatment. We are appealing to people to help raise funds for this beautiful little girl.

The Children Living With Cancer Foundation has set up an account for people to donate. Account details are:
Diamond Bank (Ajao Estate branch)
Account Name: Children living with cancer foundation
Account Nmbr: 0001180414

Please contact Dr. Nneka Nwobbi (nnekanwobbi@gmail.com) for further information.

Thanks!

NEWS :AMBER ROSE IN NIGERIA- TO BE OR NOT TO BE?

This is the question that has been making the rounds , and in our usual investigative manner , we reached the publicist company handling the event and this was the release that was issued .

Early yesterday morning, one of the major headliners of the highly anticipated show, Music Meets Runway, Amber Rose tweeted that she will not be coming to Nigeria to host Music Meets Runway 2011.

Due to recent developments of Amber Roses nude photos that surfaced on the internet last week, we were in discussion as to what to do about the situation with some of our sponsors who had understandably shown some concern (brand affiliation)

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We were still working to accommodate Amber when we read Amber Roses tweet about her not being booked to host Music Meets Runway.

Amber has indeed been booked and paid for through a reputable international booking agent and we were shocked as anyone to see the tweet.

This situation is under investigation and details will be passed as more information comes.

The show, Music Meets Runway WILL STILL HOLD comes Saturday, July 9 at Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

Music Meets Runway is an event poised & designed to create awareness for the laudable and fledging growth the Nigerian fashion industry which has been placed on the international map in recent times.

The event won’t be all about fashion as 10 musical artistes will also grace the runway, dishing out hits after hits.

It will be a great networking opportunity for fashion industry, professionals including educators, retail buyers, fashion journalists, trendsetters and consumers.

We want to assure the public that we are bringing you a great show with some of the most amazing Nigerian Artists and Designers and that this event will be nothing short of a phenomenal experience.

A press conference will be scheduled shortly and information will be sent to all media houses.

For more information regarding this press release please email press@musicmeetsrunway.com or bigsam@bigsammedia.com