RUBBIN’ MINDS ON DEMOCRACY DAY AND MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Yesterday (29 May 2008) is known as ‘Democracy day’ and it was declared a public holiday. http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ joined other youth at the special Rubbin’ Mind event organized by Redstrat.It took place at Bacchus, a top rate hangout on Awolowo road, Ikeja-Lagos.

A lot of speakers noted there is nothing to cheer about the present administration of President Umaru Musa Yar’dua.They asked Mr. President to wake up from slumber so that the youth can feel his impact.

"Our President has been sleeping" was the general chorus
Kudos was given to Mr.Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) the governor of Lagos State for what he has done so far in Lagos.However, some of them complained that Fashola is rehabilitating many roads at the same time.This explains why traffic problems in Lago has worsen(Well, lets endure or what do you think?) .

Apart from the discussion, it was a complete evening of enjoyment.There

was 'small chops',dance galore,comedy and trust...networking!

Photo 1-Debola Williams and friends

Photo 2-Chude Jideonwo of Redstrat and friend.

Photo 3- Emilia Asim Ita,Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi and her freind Muyiwa Oshindero of Clothsence (Perhaps Muyiwa's old school 'endorsed' the rumour that he is the apple or is it the orange (?) of Gbemi's eye.They bonded like teenagers who has just found love)

Photo 4-Tosyn Bucknor and others on the dance floor.

I met three of my facebook friends (Tosin Ogunlesi,Sade Ladipo and Tosyn Bucknor)

Aside from producing Rubbin' Mind, a youth talk show on television,Restrat is also the organiser of The Future Award, which is unarguably the most colourful and respected youth award in Nigeria.

BREAKING NEWS:ELDER STEVE RHODES AND SAMMY NEEDLE RUMOURED DEAD...PLUS SONNY OKOSUNS' BURIAL ARRANGEMENT

While the nation is still mourning the death of popular singer,Envagelist Sonny Okosuns, the news broke out that Sammy Needle, another vibrant musician may have lost his life to typhoid fever.A source told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that the musician who got married few years back in Lagos, died this morning. Other details is still sketchy at the time of going to press.We are still working on our phones to find out the true state of things.
As we were working on the Sammy Needle's story, news filtered to my ears from those who should know that Elder Steve Rhodes also died today around 3 P.M in a London hospital.I have called a number of people on the phone and they confirmed the gist.A senior journalist lamented "Why is all these happening at this time?"
Meanwhile the burial committee of Africa's foremost music revotionaire, Sonny Okosuns has unanimously agreed and ratified the underlisted progammes to honour Ozzidi King, the late social critic, music maker and philosopher, Francis Sonny Okosuns in appreciation of his immense contribution to peace and unity in Africa.
Babafemi Oshodi, Chairman of the Sonny Okosuns Burial Committee reeled out the following programmes: July 18,2008( official burial date), First Bank Nigeria Plc(official banker), a carnival-like motorcade which culminates in Sonny Okosuns' Memorial Concert in cities like Lagos state(his place of residence), Enugu state (his place of birth), Abuja( Nigeria's capital) and Edo state( his home state).
Okosuns' Burial Committee members are- Engineer George Dureke, Ist Vice President of the Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria,PMAN
( Director, Programmes), Ladi Ayodeji, President\ Minister-in- charge( Director, Programmes),Peter Aburimeh(Director, South- South); Charles Okosuns, brother to the music maker(Chief Host), Henry Asin(Director, Protocol), George Elijah-Otumu,Editor, Arts& Tourism, Africa Today Magazine,UK(Director,Media& Publicity).
The Sub- Committee Media Members include- Ogbonnaya Amadi, Editor, Entertainment, Vanguard Newspapers, Funso Arogundade, INSIDER WEEKLY Magazine, Leke Adeneye, Encomium Magazine, Segun Ajayi, Sun Newspapers and Richard Ayeni, Africa Independent Television,AIT. Other Foreign Sub- Committee Media Members include Niyi Babade, Cable News Network,CNN, 'Tunde Agoe, AFP, George Esiri,Reuters and Patrick Okolo, Voice of America,VOA.

AT ENCOMIUM'S WHITE GIG IN LAGOS

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Encomium White gig would be the talk of town for a long to come.It was simply explosive!Everyone was on the dance floor...
Photo 1-Prisca Ndu of UBA plc stepping into the venue
Photo 2-Actress Iyabo Ojo and friends on the red carpet
Photo 3-Ace broadcaster,Soni Irabor and wife,Betty (publisher of Genevieve Magazine)
Photo 4- Uju Murphy-Uzohue and friend Norah Penawou

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Heeeeey! Happy Birthday to Encomium!The White gig party on Sunday 25 May 2008 in Lagos, was part of activities marking the 11 years anniversary of Encomium magazine.
Photo1-Kunle Bakare (popularly known as Mr.KB) and a galaxy of stars cutting the cake
Photo 2-Top event planner,Funmi Victor-Okigbo and Akin Ariyo
Photo 3-Kunle Bakare, publisher of Encomium magazine chillin with Nollywood actress,Clarion Chukwura
Photo 4-Star comedian,Julius Agwu and Azuh Arinze, Editor of Encomium magazine.

PEOPLE CHILLING OUT AT ENCOMIUM WHITE GIG

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Photo 1-Two Lagos socialites, Joke Sogunro Umar and Alhaja Tai Elemosho.They are great fans of K1-the Ultimate

Photo 2- Check out radical Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo in Islamic ragalia (centre) and one of the big boys that make things happen in Nigeria,Elkanah Mowari of EOM Communication chillin' out at the White gig event.
Photo 3-Cossy Orjiakor and Sheddi Baba at the event.

FOR HELEN PREST AJAYI,FORMER MISS NIGERIA (1979) AGE 50 IS JUST A NUMBER...SHE IS EVER SEXY!

Story& photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

in 1979, when she was still Helen Prest Davies, she won the coveted crown of Miss Nigeria.Till date,Helen Prest Ajayi still retains her model look and she knows what it means to pull stunts with a simple yet eye catching outfit.This won is 50 yet...she keep our heads ringing!

ENJOYMENT GALORE AT ENCOMIUM WHITE GIG

Photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Kunle Afolayan, popular Nollywood actor and producer of Irapada,the award winning film was also at the White Gig.Here, he poses with a friend in the VIP section

Photo 2- Nollywood actress,Stephine Okereke and Atafo Ohmai sweating it out on the dance floor.In the background of this same photo,you have Dayo Adeneye of Primetime Entertainment and actress,Lillian Amah having a good laugh.