"FASHIONIC" STATEMENTS @ THE HOUSE OF MAKEDA OPENING.....

"Fashionic".... That's a new one, but with fashion , i guess that is quite pardonable, as this best describes the high level degree fashion wave that rented the air at the recent opening of THE ICONIC HOUSE OF MAKEDA . With a new style of bringing sexy back from the 60s and 70s, fashion foward ladies tropped in to have their wardrobes updated with this "time" inspired collection.

The Hous of Makeda is situated at 7 manuwa street off awolowo road, ikoyi - lagos

PHOTOS FROM CITY PEOPLE AWARD 2010+NIGERIA ARISTOCRATS MARCH FOR KANO POLO TOURNAMENT WITH 400 HORSES

This year's edition of the annual City People magazine award was loaded with so much fun, though some believe that previous editions had been more fantastic. Well we bring you photos from the event and promise to load more. click on City People 2010 to photos now!!!
 Hey, we must not forget to inform you that the annual Kano Polo tournament is always gathering momentum. Popularly known as the game of the rich in Nigeria, top players are already planning big. Mohammed Babangida and others would be hitting the place in top form. You can click on Mohammed Babangida and others plans big for Kano Polo Tournament 2010 to read more

DAUGHTERS CELEBRATE MADAM AUGUSTINA NWOKO AT 70+AS ADENUGAS PREPARE FOR BELLA ADENUGA's WEDDING

Daughters of Madam Augustina Nwoko took time to celebrate their lovely mother who clocked 70 in Ikoyi,Lagos recently.
here is the link to see more photos
http://niyitabiti.net/2010/03/birthday-party-for-madam-nwoko/

Billionaires,politicians and movers and shakers of the society would converge soon as Otunba Mike Adenuga gives out his lovely daughter, Bella to Jameel Disu soon.
Here is the click 
http://www.gistmaster.com/gist170.aspx

You can also click on 
http://niyitabiti.net/2010/03/the-adenugas-prepare-for-mother-of-all-weddings/

FAB MAGAZINE HITS STREETS OF LAGOS - MONDAY

Finally, the FAB magazine would be hitting the bubbling street of Lagos come next week Monday-29th March 2010. The covers of the 1st issue of FAB Magazine parades two music maestros- Eldee and Nneka . The all color magazine has 164 print pages of UN-adulterated Fashion & Lifestyle scoops.

And guess what 5 of MORSI clients namely - ADU,SIXTH SENSE, TARA, OUCH& ZEBRA All have their adverts in it(so now you know their addresses and phone numbers....lol)

This edition is not only Fresh, it is
FAB-tastic
FAB-ulous
& most of all...
FAB

Available for purchase online next week.



www.fabmagazineonline.com

FACES @ THE GET THAT LOOK BY BANKE MESHIDA - LAWAL

The Get that look event which took place @ BMPRO's ikoyi outlet , had quite a number of "looking good" lovers troop in to have their dream makeovers. Below are some rather interesting beauty transformations, and theose that made the 3 days event tick.

CELEBRITY TURNOUT @ TARA H.I.P.LAUNCH

Finally the Tara HIP range is here. Top celebrities were ther to indulge in the Glam of the HIP range.It was all Glam Glam Glam all the way ....you can tell from the smiles....celebrity style. What do you think?

HOUSE OF MAKEDA OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN LAGOS

Teniade Olafisoye, jazz singer, and artistic director behind the House of Makeda, would be opening her flagship store this weekend. A truly unique, afrocentric and iconic brand, the story of Makeda is quite biblical. Makeda , was the Queen of Sheba who journeyed to Solomon's kingdom in search of knowledge and wisdom. Her un- assuming fashion style and delicately outlined silhouette, stood her out at every royal court sitting. To this end, Teni would be bringing Sexy back from the past with the theme - "Queen of Sheba, baby" in the grand opening of the –Iconic House.


There would be an unveiling of beautifully chic and timeless 9 piece collection of black dresses. The African lifestyle house would be opening on Saturday 20- Sunday 21 March 1-6pm each day



Venue- no. 7 Manuwa st, off Keffi st, S.W Ikoyi.

RSVP-07056289509/08057511922

ADMISSION IS FREE !!!!

COME JOIN US FOR 2 DAYS OF FASHION, AFRO JAZZ MUSIC , COCKTAILS & CANAPES

"GO PLAY" AS NOKIA UNVEIL MOBILE LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES

By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com

Nokia is unveiling a new series of high tech mobile entertainment solution, which promises to excite millions of people around the world.gistmaster gathered its going to influence a new trend of style with mobile users around the world.The Nigerian market is not left out. According to information at our disposal, NOKIA would be having a 'PLAY' on Thursday 24 March 2010 in Nigeria.

GO PLAY is an entertainment event that is being rolled out in all the countries where NOKIA operates. It is part of awareness on NOKIA solutions and services centered around entertainment that are available on the Ovi Store.

 To showcase this upgraded lifestyle Nokia entertainment solutions and services, NOKIA is releasing  phones such X6,X3 and 5330 with DSTV steaming capabilities and affordability.

 The NOKIA X6, according to the website "is a powerful entertainment device that is capable of playing 35 hours of music non stop with 32GB of on-board memory and supporting all main digital music formats, with a slick 3.2" finger touch interface and a  5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens"

"The ultimate device for social butterflies, the Nokia X6 has a 16:9 widescreen optimized for photos, videos and browsing. The Nokia X6 is a hive of activity that brings friends and virtual communities, like Facebook, to the homescreen, making it easy to socialize with friends and follow all the favorite blogs and celeb gossips"

 You can simply get on the beat by visiting NOKIA or go straight to the OVI STORE to experience a new world of entertainment.

 

PHENOMENON OPENS UPSCALE BOUTIQUE STORE IN PORT HARCOURT

   This is good news to all those who like to dress well in Port Harcourt popularly known as the garden city in Nigeria.On Saturday the 20th March 2010, Phenomenon, an upscale unisex boutique will be opening a store in the garden city of Port Harcourt at the Genesis centre, the newest modern mall.

 www.gistmaster.com gathered that the venue is 1st Floor Genesis Centre, 52, Tombia Street, G.R.A Phase 1 Port- Harcourt,Rivers State.Time: 2 – 8PM and RSVP: 08023288648.

PHENOMENON is one of Lagos best upscale and fashion forward unisex boutique and has been in existence since 1999, with its flagship store located on Awolowo road in Ikoyi and another at the Palms shopping mall in Lekki. The store is well known for the unique and exclusive designer fashion brand it carries, matching any other boutique in Europe which is recognised for their high sense of fashion and style. Phenomenon stocks a wide range of designer brands such as Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Giuseppe Zanotti, Sergio Rossi, Viktor ‘N’ Rolf, Louis Vuitton, Paul smith, Billionaire by Angelo Galasso and many more.
Come Saturday the 20th of March the garden city of Port Harcourt will be another city that will experience phenomenal fashion experience as the store will be officially opened.

MTV, LG MOBILE AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE 5 YEARS OF MTV AT TRIBECA IN LAGOS

Lagos, 12 March 2010: MTV today reinforced its commitment to the African music industry at a dazzling birthday party celebrating the fifth anniversary of pan-African music channel MTV base (DStv Channel 322, STV, AIT and Daarsat).  Held at Tribeca, Lagos, “MTV 5 on It”, sponsored by LG Mobile, marked 5 years since the launch of music channel MTV base, and parent company MTV Networks Africa.
Lining up to salute MTV at the luxurious, chocolate-themed event were the stars of the contemporary Nigerian entertainment scene, while MTV VJ Cynthia “C-Von” Okpala was MC, keeping the proceedings rolling along as more than 800 VIP guests partied the night away.
Highlights of the evening included explosive live performances from Omawumi, eLDee, BankyW, Naeto C and M.I. plus rousing DJ sets from DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Humility and DJ Fidgit.   The evening also featured a presentation from Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa which tracked MTV’s remarkable journey in sub-Saharan Africa including landmark moments, groundbreaking programming and defining events from the past five years.  Attendees saw highlights from the official MTV base switch-on ceremony on 22 February 2005, the inauguration of the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2008, the MTV base 100th Live! concerts in Abuja and Johannesburg, the MTV Making the Video project, the first ever MTV base VJ search, plus TV series Player and Shuga.  Double MTV Africa Music Awards winner M.I. led the audience in a chorus of “Happy Birthday.”
Commented Alex Okosi, “MTV has been on an extraordinary and exciting journey over the last five years and we are immensely grateful to all our viewers and our friends and allies in the music, business and media communities who have helped MTV Networks Africa pursue our dreams in Africa.  We look forward with great anticipation to the next five years as we continue to evolve into a fully fledged entertainment multiplex delivering high quality thematic entertainment to millions of people on the African continent every day – from kids to adults.”
The MTV birthday party is brought to you by MTV Networks Africa sponsored by LG Mobile and supported by Rhythm FM, Southern Sun and Christian Audigier champagne.







PHOTO:ALEX OKOSI OF MTV NETWORKS AFRICA

2010 AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARD (AMAA) NOMINATION LIST

AMAA 2010 NOMINATION LIST

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Wanba Ngoma (Tanzania)
Peace Wanted Alive (Kenya)
Bariga Boys(Nigeria)
En quette d’identite (Burkina Faso)
Innovating for Africa (Nigeria)

BEST SHORT FILM

Mahala – (Mozambique)
The Abbys Boys –(South Africa)
The Painter – (Uganda)
Suara La – (Nigeria)
The Camera (Nigeria)

BEST ANIMATION

Hanayns Shoe (Egypt)
Adventure of Alayo (Nigeria)
Zoodo – (Burkina Faso)
Lyrics – (Algeria)
One Step of Love (Algeria)

BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN FILMMAKER IN DIASPORA

Soul Diaspora
Okra Principle
China Wahala
Crunch

BEST FILM IN AFRICAN LANGUAGE

Omo Iya Kan – (Nigeria)
Aldeweden – (Ethiopia)
Togetherness Supreme – (Kenya)
Imani – (Uganda)
Game of my life – (South Africa)

HEART OF AFRICA AWARD FOR BEST FILM FROM NIGERIA

Nnenda by Izu Ojukwu
Freedom in Chain by Bond Emeruwa and Fred Amata
The Child by Izu Ojukwu
Figurine by Kunle Afolayan
High Blood Pressure by Teco Benson

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND

The Tenant
Season of a life
Perfect Picture
I sing of a well
Soul Diaspora

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING

Season of a life
The Child
Perfect Picture
Heart of Men
Lilies of the Ghetto

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION

I sing of a well
Fulani
The Child
Figurine
Imani

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP

Heart of Men
The Child
The King is Mine
I sing of a well
Fulani

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME

Perfect Picture
Prince’s bride
The Child
I sing of a well
Lilies of the Ghetto

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECT

The Child
Figurine
A sting in a tale
Fulani
Heart of Men


Best ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

Seasons of a life
Imani
A sting in a tale
The Child
Figurine

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD ACTOR

Teddy Onyago and Bill Oloo- Togetherness Supreme
Tobi Oboli - The Figurine
Feyisola Ewulomi – Champions of our Time
Treasure Obasi – Champions of our Time
Mfanafuthi Magudulela – Game of my life

MOST PROMISING ACTRESS

Martha Kisaka – Togetherness Supreme
Chelsea Eze – Silent Scandal
Martha Ankomah – Sins of the Soul
Ashionye Michelle Ugboh- Jungle Ride
Rahema Nanfuka – Imani

MOST PROMISING ACTOR

Wilson Maina – Togetherness Supreme
Wale Ojo – The Child
John Dumelo – Heart of men
Pethro Tumba Mbole – A game of my life
Sunny Chikezie – Lilies of the Ghetto


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Godwin Kotey- I sing of a well
Francis Duru – Nnenda
Yemi Blaq – High Blood Pressure
Adjatey Anang – The Perfect Picture

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Doris Sakitey – A sting in a Tale
Funlola Aoifeyebi-Raimi – Figurine
Tapiwa Gwaza – Seasons of a life
Yvonne Nelson – Heart of Men

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Bimbo Akintola- Freedom in Chains
Jackie Appiah, Lydia Forson and Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku – The Perfect Picture
Stephanie Okereke- Nnenda
Flora Suya – Season of a life
Akofa Edjeani Asiedu – I sing of a well

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Lucky Ejim – The Tenant
Majid Michael – Sin of a soul
Ramsey Noah Jr. – The Figurine
Sadiq Abu – Soul Diaspora
John Osie Tutu Agyeman – I Sing of a well




BEST SCREENPLAY

Season of a life
The Tenant
Freedom In chains
Guilty Pleasure
I sing of a well

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

The Perfect Picture
Figurine
I Sing of a well
The Child
The Tenant

BEST PICTURE

Seasons of a life (Malawi)
The Tenant (Canada/Nigeria)
The Perfect Picture (Ghana)
The Figurine (Nigeria)
I Sing of a well (Ghana)

BEST DIRECTOR

Shemu Joyah- Seasons of a life
Shirley Frimpong-Manso- The Perfect Picture
Kunle Afolayan – Figurine
Leila Jewel Djansi – I sing of a well
Lucky Ejim – The Tenant

AMAA 2010: SHORTLISTED FEATURE FILMS

THE TENANT
FREEDOM IN CHAINS
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
THE KING IS MINE
PERFECT PICTURE
A STING IN A TALE
THE CHILD
THE FIGURINE
SILENT SCANDAL
JUNGLE RIDE
FULANI
GUILTY PLEASURES
THE PRINCE’S BRIDE
THE HEART OF MEN
SEASON OF A LIFE
GAME OF MY LIFE
ALDEWOLEM
IMANI
OKRA PRINCIPLE
CRUNCH
TOGETHERNESS SUPREME
CHINA WAHALA
LILIES OF THE GHETTO
NNENDA
I SING OF A WELL
CHAMPIONS OF OUR TIMES
SINS OF A SOUL
The list does not include the documentaries, short films and animation.

Photo:Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the Founder/President, AMAA

HOUSE OF MAKEDA SET TO OPEN

Teniade Olafisoye, jazz singer, and artistic director behind the House of Makeda, would be opening her flagship store this weekend. A truly unique, afrocentric and iconic brand, the story of Makeda is quite biblical. Makeda , was the Queen of Sheba who journeyed to Solomon's kingdom in search of knowledge and wisdom. Her un- assuming fashion style and delicately outlined silhouette, stood her out at every royal court sitting. To this end, Teni would be bringing Sexy back from the past with the theme - "Queen of Sheba, baby" in the grand opening of the –Iconic House.
There would be an unveiling of beautifully chic and timeless 9 piece collection of black dresses. The African lifestyle house would be opening on Saturday 20- Sunday 21 March 1-6pm at no. 7 Manuwa st, off Keffi st, S.W Ikoyi.
RSVP-07056289509/08057511922
ADMISSION IS FREE !!!!
COME JOIN US FOR 2 DAYS OF FASHION, AFRO JAZZ MUSIC , COCKTAILS & CANAPES


DATE- Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: House of Makeda, 7 Manuwa st, off Keffi st, S.W Ikoyi, Lagos

PHENOMENON OPENS IN GARDEN CITY -PORT HARCOURT

On Saturday the 20th of March 2010, Phenomenon, an upscale unisex boutique will be opening a store in the garden city of Port Harcourt at the Genesis centre, the newest modern mall.

PHENOMENON is one of Lagos best upscale and fashion forward unisex boutique and has been in existence since 1999, with its flagship store located on Awolowo road in Ikoyi and another at the Palms shopping mall in Lekki.

Well known for their unique and exclusive designer stock in fashion brands, PHENOMENON easily matches any other boutique in Europe , as it is recognised for its high sense of fashion and style brands. Phenomenon since it opened its doors to discerning men of style, stocks a wide range of A list designer brands such as Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Giuseppe Zanotti, Sergio Rossi, Viktor ‘N’ Rolf, Louis Vuitton, Paul smith, Billionaire by Angelo Galasso and many more.

Come Saturday the 20th of March @ the garden city of Port Harcourt, PHENOMENON would be @ the Genesis Centre playing host to the crème de-la crème of Port Harcourt society as they throw opens their doors into a world of high street fashion and suave. it will be yet another PHENOMENAL experience in exclusive style as the store will be officially opened.

They would be treating guests to hors-d’oeuvre and cocktails all the way!!!.


Venue: 1st Floor Genesis Centre, 52, Tombia Street, G.R.A Phase 1 Port- Harcourt.

Time: 12PM – 8PM

RSVP: 08023288648

LONDON SOCIALITE FOLAKE ELETU-ODIBO HOSTS FRIENDS AS SHE MARKS 40TH BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti
News Editor/gistmaster.com
 

It was pomp and ceremony all the way for Folake Anke Eletu-Odibo as she marks her 40th birthday in Lagos, Nigeria. The ceremony, which brought allot of women of class and high fashionable standard took place at Martinos Hall, Alausa on Saturday 13 March 2010.Many of Folake's friends came from different parts of the world to be part of the occasion. Remarkably, most of the female guests show off their master beads and expensive jeweleries.Actress cum model , Bukky Wright was the RSVP and she performed her role well.
  The celebrant was ably supported by Femi he husband, who is a prince from the royal lineage of Lagos.Folake, who changed into different expensive clothes like 4 times was chauffeur driven to the event in a glittering Limousine.Of course, the real spelling of ceremony in Lagos is "Cere-money"! because when its done, they go a long way to spend money as if its going out of fashion.
 Bonsue Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba was on the band stand to thrill the guests and he got sprayed with loads of money for doing his job well.
 Click here to see more photos from Folake Eletu-Odibo's 40th bithday

NIGERIA BILLIONAIRE ALIKO DANGOTE MAKES FORBES WORLD's RICHEST BILLIONAIRES 2010...OTEDOLA LEAVES

By Niyi Tabiti/News Editor


Nigerian born billionaire commodity merchant, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has retained a place on the list of the world richest men alive, according to a Forbes World Richest Billionaires released on Wednesday 10 March 2010. Dangote, who hails from the northern part of the country has been in business for many years with interest in almost all sectors of the economy, including politics where he is known to be one of the financial backers of the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party.Dangote's netwoth was put at $2.1 billion
 This would be the third time that the 52 year old Chairman of Dangote group of companies would be making the list.He was listed as the 463 in the world. Another Nigerian, Mr, Femi Otedola, whose name was mentioned on the World's richest billionaires list of Forbes in 2009 was conspicuously missing from this year's list.Otedola, a former best friend and business partner of Mr. Dangote, owns Zenon Oil and Gas amogst other businesses.
 A business executive who spoke with www.gistmaster.com disclosed that there are several billionaires whose fortune can not be listed because of the way they managed to amassed fortune, otherwise Nigeria would have had more people making the world richest list. "Look at the Abachas, the Babangidas and several others who made so much money durning their reign in government. I also beg to disagree to some extent that someone like General TY Danjuma (rtd) won't make a list like this.despite all the oil blocs alocated to them and how they are resold for billions of dollars. What about illegal oil bunkerers in the Niger Delta?"

Meanwhile some well known South African billionaires also made the list.Nicky Oppenheinmer, a citizen of Johanesburg, South Africa was listed as 154 in the Forbes list of World's richest billionaires 2010. He runs De Beers, world's largest producers of Diamond. He accumulated his fortune from inheritance.He is married with a child.He estimated fortune is put at $5.0 billion

 Patrice Motsepe, a self made billionaire was listed as 421 with an estimated networth of $2.3 billion.The South African his married to a beautiful lady who runs African Fashion International and together they have 3 children. He major business interest s mining.

 Johann Rupert Family, another South African also has an estimated networth of $2.3 billion. Also listed as 421 on the world richest list 2010,Johann deals in Luxury goods.



The question here is where will Otunba Mike Adenuga, the Chairman,GLOBACOM a leading telecom company in West Africa gets on the list?
  Meanwhile, Carlos Slim Helu, a Mexican born billionaire has been declared the 2010 Forbes World's richest man alive, ahead of Bill Gates. He has a networth of $50.3 Billion. Bill Gate has $50 Billion dollar as total networth.

MTV BASE CELEBRATE 5 YEARS OF GRAND ENTERTAINMENT IN NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti/News Editor


International entertainment company,MTV Base Nigeria has signified its intention to 'drive' all of us into the world of 'maximum enjoyment' on Friday 12 March 2010.It would be a day marking the 5th year anniversary of MTV Base operations in Nigeria.According to a statement forwarded to http://www.gistmaster.com/ ,Alex Okosi the Chief Executive of the company in the country would be on hand to welcome invited guests to Tribeca on Ademokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, venue of the event. Also expected are top Nigerian entertainment business executives,musicians, producers and media executives.



We promise to bring you fuller gist on the event later!

TRUE LOVE SPECIAL VALENTINE WORKSHOP

TRUELOVE West Africa held a most remarkable special valentine dinner-dance workshop for her readers on the 20th of February 2010 at the banquet hall, Eko hotel and suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.


It was the first time TRUE LOVE would have her male readers participating in a workshop and they were in for a treat.

The evening began with TRUE LOVE revealing its corporate social responsibility as Mrs. Alaba Fadairo, the representative of the Commisoner of Women’s Affairs and Poverty Alleviation cut the special ribbon that would signify the launch of the magazine’s cause. The C.S.R that was launched by TRUE LOVE is the fight against Domestic Violence in collaboration with the Lagos state ministry for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The honourable commissioner Mrs. Ajoke Orelope-Adefulire ably represented by Mrs. Alaba Fadairo spoke on their commitment to fighting the scar of domestic violence in partnership with TRUE LOVE.

The hall was bedecked with the black and lilac team skilfully handled by Jasmines Nest décor, giving an aura of romance and style. The evening was anchored by Teju babyface and had a line up of alluring serenades from Timi Dakolo and L’ami who got the audience getting up from their seats to dance. The highlight of the evening was the fashion show by Ituen Basi who showcased a line of stunning designs using the fabrics of Da Viva on a breathtaking run way by Open hands. Beautiful models, hair and make up for the fashion show were provided by Sleek. The audience participated in helping the bachelors choose their dates as they played cupid in dating game and crowned the first Miss Truelove (she rocked the famous TRUE LOVE T-shirt best) as they sipped the sensual Christian Auldgier champagne, mingled at the SIOD Leather stall and got massages from the Venevici spa corner. There were also sessions by wellness and weight management clinic and Interswitch threw more light on the VERVE card.

Finally guests arrived at the moment they had all been waiting for which was the raffle draw with many alluring prizes. Two lucky winners went home with red mini laptops courtesy of Hewlett- Packard. There were many more gifts won : goody bags from I-way Africa, BM pro make up, Venevici spa vouchers, gift vouchers from Mango , Revlon gift bags, a designer bag from laracci, gift certificate from Dehadza, a designer bag from fuller figures ’en’ big feet, a photo shoot from reflections studio, wristwatches from fossil, convenience oven from Cookmaster, a fabulous red leather box from SIOD Leather and a 2- seater love seat with an ottoman from CMC interiors.

At the end of an exhilarating evening, the guests left with their hands filled with loads of goodie bags: fabrics from Da Viva, ‘Be inspired’ perfume from the House of Tara, red roses from Flora enterprise and Rosety investments, make up from Revlon and bottles of Chardonnay from Christian Auldgier.

TRUE LOVE West Africa magazine hosts quarterly workshops which serve as a channel for its readers to interact, network, learn new skills and unwind.

SCREENING BEGINS FOR MALTA GUINNESS AFRICA STREET DANCE 3

By Niyi Tabiti

News Editor

  

 One of the fondest experience one could ever had is watching the energy and creativity young Africans display at the Malta Guinness Street Dance competition.Since Malta Guinness announced the schedule of of screening for the 2010 edition of the MALTA GUINNESS AFRICA STREET DANCE 3, the buzz in town is that its going to be 3 much!!!

  The stage is now set for the regional screenings where two crews would be selected from four different regions of the country (Lagos, Benin, Enugu and Abuja) in March. The eight dance crews, made up of six males or females or a blend of males and females would then move into a boot camp where they would spend couple of weeks together, during when, eviction would take place. After the eviction exercise, the remaining crews would then go on to battle it out for the crown of the Malta Guinness Street Dance national championship for 2010. The eight top crews that impress industry judges in closed auditions will be chosen to take part in an unmissable competition. They will feature in an exciting, high-profile campaign where they will promote themselves to win a place in the nation’s heart.

Auditions are hitting towns right now. Dancers who wish to enter should go to http://www.mgstreetdanceafrica.com/ and download an entry form. They should then get themselves ready for auditions. The first of the season’s auditioning will take place from 15th-17th March at the K&G Event Center, 8, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun Lagos. This will be followed by the auditions in Abuja at Bolingo Independent Avenue, Central Business District, Garki from 19th - 21st of March. Auditions will also hold in the coal city of Enugu at the indoor hall of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Ogwui Road, from 23rd - 25th March and in Benin at the Cultural Center, Airport Road, from 27th - 29th March 2010.

Nigeria’s national winner will then enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they seek fame and fortune by dancing to the top of the world at the Malta Guinness Street Dance Pan-African Final. The winning Pan-African dance crew will take home huge cash prizes, exclusive merchandise, delicious tasting Malta Guinness and a DVD of their performances on stage. Plus they will have the opportunity to work with Africa’s best dance choreographers and professional stylists.


The Nigerian winners will walk away with prizes worth NGN 3 million.

HAIR SOLUTIONS RELOCATES

HAIR SOLUTIONS is relocating this month of March. Their new hair studio, will now be on No. 9 Sule Abuka street The street right beside GTBank)Opebi. The reason for their movement we gather, is not to open another branch , but rather to reach out to more clients and cater better for them,as their last outlet on 41 Opebi(opposite Adebola house)which proved quite challenging for them, hence restricting their service delivery.

This new place has a more spacious parking lot.

ZIZI CARDOW MOVES FROM IKOYI TO IKOYI

No the headline is not a typo, and No we are not mistaken. Its been a while since Zizi- ace fashion designer, has been in the news. Well this time around it is not on account of her mini skirts but on account of her brand new flagship store along No. 35 Raymond Njoku ikoyi-Lagos.
The new store affords all the luxury of a modern day fashion outlet. their display glass has the mannequins dramatically lined up, flaunting the sexy , edgy style of Zizi.
If you doubt this, visit them, and them come back to post a comment , Deal????

BELLA NAIJA ON OPRAH- YAY !!!!!!

Yes o!!!!! our very own UCHE EKE aka Bella Naija was on Oprah recently and it was awesome.Amidst all the crisis and the negative image (especially as the same Oprah herself made this clear in one of her seasons), Uche contributed brilliantly to the show’s theme which was- “Beauty Around the World”. The topic presentation, also touched on issues of body image and many other things bordering around how beauty went along with brains in Nigeria en,Ankara, aso-ebi, the shift in body image, healthy eating, current beauty trends (Brazilian hair, Indian hair etc..)

Although, Oprah's main question was about women’s body image in Nigeria, and trust Bella - sorry Uche to represent!!!!

You go girl. From Us All here at Morsi , we say Cheers and a Big congratulations for being the 'It Girl' of the moment . Go Bella!! Go Bella Go Uche!!!!!!!!!

for the full gist , click on the link below>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/03/03/a-dream-come-true-im-on-the-oprah-show-today/

BETH MODELLING AGENCY, STARTS THE SEARCH FOR ELITE MODEL 2010

The search has begun to find the next Elite Supermodel...

Elite model Management is organizing a nationwide search in Nigeria.It is an essential platform of scouting for Elite's 37 worldwide agencies. The elite model look competition gives the agencies' managers the opportunity to evaluate their contestants and give them a chance to launch successful careers as professional models.

The auditions will be held on Saturday July 10th 2010 @ rehab pool lounge 288b Ajose Adeogun street Victoria Island Lagos.

The finalists will be chosen from the open auditions by Elite representatives from PARIS.

Throughout the years, the Elite Model Look contest has offered many young girls a chance to start a career of international model at the highest level. From the 60 finalists, 16 are chosen by the jury to participate at the elite model look Nigeria finale.

Selected contestants will be accommodated in September for a week of intensive grooming. This training will cover all the professional aspects of modeling. The 16 finalists will experience and undergo fitness training, makeovers, nutrition lectures, professional photo sessions as well as a run through of the event.

Elite model look Nigeria Finale would be held in September 2010. The elite model look international would be broadcast in over 80 countries and over 80 contestants are selected for the world finale.

The casting would be held 10 JULY 2010at Rehab Pool and Lounge 288b Ajose Adeogun street Victoria island Lagos.

HAIR DIVA OPENS IKEJA OUTLET

HAIR DIVA now has a new branch in Ikeja, the new branch is located at
SHOP 27 POWA SHOPPING COMPLEX
OPPOSITE MKO ABIOLA GARDEN ESTATE, is now the main Hair studio.The former head office on-12E ADMIRALTY WAY LEKKI PHASE 1, BELOW COLLECTIBLES, Is no longer a salon the lekki outlet is now a HAIR SHOP / BOUTIQUE where they have an array of gorgeous shoes and bags, zoo york caps and more.

Hair Diva,is and has been know for their rich range in variant Human Hair types from the Indian Human which comes in straight wavy to curly from every length of your choice


TELL: 08136693362
OR 01-7379280.

GET THE LOOK WITH THE EXPERTS - BMPRO & ADE PLUMPTRE

BMPRO IS HAVING AN EVENT TITLED ''GET THE LOOK''.

HERE IS HOW ITS GOING TO WORK ,

-BRING A PHOTO OF HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR MAKEUP DONE AND OUR MAKEUP ARTISTS WILL RECREATE IT FOR YOU.

-THE MORE INTERESTING THE MAKEUP THE BETTER. GO PRETTY , GO OUTRAGEOUS!!!!

-ACE PHOTOGRAPHER ADE PLUMPTRE WILL BE IN THERE TO CAPTURE PORTRAIT PHOTOS OF THE FINISHED LOOK.


THEY ARE ALSO HAVING OUT FIRST EVER MEGA SALE WITH ITEMS DISCOUNTED AS LOW AS 70%, THIS WOULD BE GEARED AT ENABLING EVERYONE EXPERIENCE BMPRO MAKEUP.

ALL THESE WOULD BE DONE IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE WITH THE GRAND FINALE ON SUNDAY THE 14TH WITH MUSIC , FASHION AND LIGHT COCKTAILS...
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!
COS THE MORSI TEAM WOULD BE THERE!!!!