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!!!!

TARA FELA -DUROTOYE SELECTED FOR FORTUNE GLOBAL WOMEN”S MENTORING PATNERSHIP

We are pleased to inform you that Tara Fela- Durotoye of House of Tara, has been selected as the only Nigerian for this year’s FORTUNE/State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership program. She will be mentored at this year’s programme alongside Margaret Mattix- Vice President Exxonmobil global marketing , Suzanne M. McCarron-G.M public and government affairs , and Terri Fariello –Government relations Manager. The one month programme, would kick off in the month of March. Tara Fela - Durotoye of House of Tara, pioneered the make- up Beauty business in Nigeria in 1998. She has currently trained over 400 make -up artists, empowered hundreds of youth through the beauty reps business opportunity , launched her very own fragrance line- “Be Inspired” as well as an entire range of make -up line from powder to foundations, lip glosses, mascaras and shadows with the latest being the H.I.P range as well as make up accessories.

Her deep pride of being a Nigerian has seen her name her lines with various ethnic names from the diverse tribes of Nigeria. As one who is so passionate about nation building, Tara Fela Durotoye, has from time used her profession as an entrepreneur and a make- up artist, project Nigerians good image by using her platform as a positive vehicle to promote Nigeria’s colorful ethnic tribes and cultural heritage.



ABOUT FORTUNE GLOBAL WOMEN”S MENTORING PATNERSHIP
Most Powerful Women Summit and the U.S. State Department established the Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership in May 2006. This public-private partnership places talented, emerging women leaders from all over the world in mentoring programs with FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women Leaders.

The three-phase program opens with an orientation session in Washington, D.C., where the participants meet with senior women in government, academia and business. The international participants are then paired with one of FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women Leaders from companies like Time Inc., Avon, Wal-Mart, and Exxon Mobil in cities across the United States. For three weeks, American and international participants work together in mentoring relationships to share the skills and experiences necessary for strengthening women’s leadership. The program concludes in New York City, where the participants have meetings with Goldman Sachs and Solera Capital.

There are now 116 FORTUNE/State Department alumnae around the world. The next FORTUNE program is slated to take place from April 26 – May 21, 2010. Aproximately thirty-five mentees, each nominated by the U.S. Embassy in their home country, are expected to participate.

BEAUTY GIST-TARA'S H.I.Ps DONT LIE O

There is a new make up range making the rounds out there now, and it is no other than the Tara H.I.P range - High Intensity Pigments





About H.I.P

The new range of cosmetic product from the House of Tara, called H.I.P.- High Intensity Pigments, is a beauty line for the new look Nigerian woman, who enjoys being in the limelight.

No need to wait for a Red Carpet moment before you can really have one, as the H.I.P range brings with it the glitz and glam every time, where ever.

The H.I.P range includes:

Tube lip glosses

Single pot shadows

12-in-1 shadows



You are therefore welcome to a new experience in make-up with the new H.I.P Range from the House of Tara



12-in-1 shadows

This comes in 2 shades:

Queen Amina

Queen Idia



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The High intensity pigmentation of these 2 very inspiring colours enables for long lasting wear. They are high in shine.

Their properties stand them out:

-No fuss

-Silky smooth

-Long lasting glimmer





H.I.P Pigment Lip Gloss

This comes in 6 exciting shades:

Ikogosi Fall

Eleko

Obudu

Tinapa

Olumo Rock

Yankari

You could achieve a lip to die for













The H.I.P Single Pot Shadows:

Own your own exclusive color chart with the Single pot shadows . It gives you the feel of owning your own pot of Gold. Our exclusive range of colors are:

IMOSEE

EDIYE

OBAA PA

AHUOFE

TUGBEJE

OBAAHEMAA

MADAM TINUBU

DUDU

HEALTH TIP FOR THE WEEK-Is pizza good for you?

IS PIZZA GOOD FOR YOU?Maybe it is, as there has been new developed baking techniques, using higher temperatures and longer baking times, which raises the level of antioxidants- those molecules that protect us from cancer and disease –causing free radicals-in whole wheat pizza dough.

It maybe a while before the technique reaches South Africa but in the meanwhile there ways to enjoy your favourite Italian import without feeling too guilty,says nutritionists. ‘Pizza is generally healthier than other fast food because it isn’t fried. ‘But the extra kilojoules sneak in when you add meat toppings such as ham and salami- these are generally of the processed variety, so the fat tends to be saturated, and they’re high in salt’.

A Plain margaritas is best if you’re watching your waist but you can always add interest – and antioxidants- with vegetable toppings such as mushrooms, green pepper and garlic. ‘Portion size also makes a big difference, says Flint, ‘so share your pizza with your man or save some for tomorrow.

BEAUTY TIPS & TRICKS -Want the best beauty tips this week

EYES WAKE-UP:If you’ve woken up feeling tired (or hungover) wear gold eye make- up to make your eyes look whiter, more sparkly and awake. Line eyes with a gold pencil for maximum impact.

STAY HOT AND BEAUTIFUL:This year try and cut out skin products that contain alcohol when you are in the sun. It makes your skin more photosensitive, meaning it’s much more vulnerable to sunburn.

SHAVING AID:Run out of shaving gel? Use a hair conditioner. It doesn’t nick and the silicon ingredients help prevent red bumps.

KEEP SKIN MOISTURE RICH:If you have rough bumps on your arms this could be due to a lack of omega-3 fatty acids. Adding more oily fish or nuts to your hair diet will help to moisturize your skin from within.




MOP UP OILY PATCHES:
If you want to tackle oily skin, rub a slice of apple over the area twice a day and then splash will cold water. You’ll notice a real difference after a couple of days when the enzymes in the apple juice really start to work.



ENHANCE YOUR LIPS:
Get fuller lips, added shine and definition by using a little loose shimmery nude eyes shadow under your gloss. Dab a bit on the middle of the bottom lip and a small amount to the two arches of the upper lip.

SMOOTH FEET:
Get rid of rough skin on your feet by mashing up a banana, putting it on your heels and leaving on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water and your skin will be smooth and sorted.