By Niyi Tabiti Today (11 October 2009), Moriam Musa and members of the Morsi team put together a wondrous fashion exhibition at CORAL HALL,Ikoya Avenue in Ikoyi,Lagos.The ehibition had several people showcasing their creative worth. The list includes MY Q , XCLAMATION, DAVIDA, RENEEQ(GHANA), ADU, AMEDE, D LUNE, AJIRI, OUCH, FASHION FOR LIFE , RUKKIES, ACCURATE TIME,MIX AND MATCH, GAZELLE IMAGE CONSULTANTS , ETC LINGERIE, DAGASSHI HAIR , ACC 2 DIE 4 , LAVIVA HAIR ,HAIR SOLUTIONS, COUVREZ, KANELIA ,DEHADZZA, BLINGSPIRATION, LISE, COCKTAILS IN AND OUT. It was indeed a good outing for the organisers. Encomium, Gistmaster.com,Bellanaija.com,Quest Tv and others were part of the sponsors. The above photo has prolific designer Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi. Ifeoma William and a guest at the exhibition this afternoon. Moriamo Musa and one of the exhibitors,Renee Q (she came all the way from Ghana) Moriam Musa and another exhibitor this afternoon. Mrs. Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu (right) chatting with another person at the event. A beautiful dress made by Xclamations on display at the Beauty and Beast exhibitions today This is Oouch corner at the Beauty and Beast exhibition. Biola Afolabi of Styleborn with the marketers at Oouch corner. Banke Meshida, a popular make-up artist at a friend's stand at the exhibition ground this afternoon.
About 11 years ago, I use to have this younger friend who was living in my neighborhood. I was always complaining about her school uniform anytime I saw her coming back from school. She usually looked so unkempt and sometimes part of the uniform would have been torn.
Anytime I complain, she would always reply me with a smile “Bros Niyi, no worry. Forget my uniform. I will soon finish secondary school then I will become a big girl”
One day, she told the real meaning of her own big girl'.She said after school she was determined to become a sex worker (She would be using her body to make money from men).I was shocked because I never thought someone would have such a ‘vision’. But I soon realized that her father was an alcoholic who usually come back home to beat their mother recklessly. Later I waved it aside that the young lady couldn’t have been serious.
What I thought was a joke starred me face to face about four years ago. After the successful hosting of a reality show, some of my friends (who were also involved in the project) decided that we should all hang out somewhere and enjoy ourselves. Guess who I saw that midnight ‘hustling’ for men? The same girl who had predicted her own life. She looked bigger and her dress sense left little or nothing to the imagination. Many of the girls had their eyes almost popping out of it sockets. All eyes turned as she stepped into the hangout. Many of the girls quickly came to meet her as if paying homage to a senior girl in the business. One of my friends remarked that “This one is a Lion, she would devour anybody” and we all laughed. Suddenly, the person (whom I never knew was someone I had ever met in my life) came closer to me. I was surprised as she also bended her knees in front of me. “Bros Niyi, she muttered. “It is...” (She told me her name and i realized she was the one.
That day, I almost wept because she became that 'street girl' she had always wanted to be. The same way she was determined to hawk her body, I wish it was something else.
A popular saying in Yoruba says in our hands, we hold the paddle of our own destiny. Our decision is like a prediction. So predict and you win, its as simple as ABC.I wish that girl had access to the writings of a motivator like Abimbola Junaid!
I am sure a book like 'Think Big and Grow rich' by Napoleon Hill would certainly be of great value to everyone.
Nestled in the boisterous heartland of the world’s new fashion capital - Lagos, ADUunearths splendor with her bravura pieces which capture the heart and leaves the mind enthralled. ADU’s trademark are a conversation between intricate beads and sequin embellishments on dazzling designs.
For an odyssey which began in October 2003, Morenikeji Agoro - the Creative Director of ADUhas been able to weave designs of world class detailing into her fabric and this has placed in a cadre of her own. Her designs are awe-inspiring, her precision pristine and her embellishments infallible; to reveal the ideal women carved from a confluence of sensuality, elegance and unparallel class. Her productions range from bold to outright daring, ostentatious, and the calm, subtle art-works which have clearly aligned her prowess with international standards.
When showcased on the first four weeks of Naija Sings on M-Net, she caused a stir with her consummation of astonishing outfits which always gave her away. Her trademark outfits are her Prêt-A-Porter line which caters to the spontaneous fashion needs of the modern woman. Her made-to-measure line is more hands-on for the exciting intricate desires of the fashionista.
ADU would be showcasing her designs at the BEAUTY & THE FEAST coming up on Sunday 11 October at the Coral Reef Hall, 10 Ikoya Avenue, off Macpherson, Ikoyi by 1:00pm.
Many high profile wardrobes including the iconic Fela Durotoye's have been inundated with outstanding outfits made by the artistic prowess of Uche Nnaji, lead creative director of Award winning label – ‘OUCH!’. During his short 3-year stint in the Nigerian fashion scene, OUCH has been able to amass ardent apostles, passionate about the kind of style [swagger] he effortlessly exudes with his classical designs. When his designs were showcased on the maiden edition of West-African Idols, sheer amazement was the apt description which captured the response from his audience.
His trademark bespoke suits and shirts characterized by his pristine finishing have created the all elusive SWAGGER FACTOR that men crave for. Don’t miss his stand at the BEAUTY AND THE FEAST.
Remember the event holds this Sunday, 11th Ocober at the Coral Reef Hall, 10 IKOYA AVENUE, OFF MACPHERSON, IKOYI by 1:00pm.
One of the world's most celebrated Cinema expert based in Paris, France Catherine Ruelle is scheduled to be part of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 as Artistic Director.
Catherine, producer of “Golden Camera” program on Cannes Festival TV, portraits and interviews of young filmmakers from all over the world, is billed to bring her wealth of experience to IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 scheduled to hold in the Rivers State capital between 9th and 12th December 2009.
Since 1979, Catherine has been working in various capacities as President, Organizer or Committee Member of International Film Festivals in Paris, Cannes, Milan, and Geneva.
In 1980, she co-organized the first ever festival in Europe to celebrate Independent Black American Filmmakers and in 1984 founded the Association Racines which produced its first edition of Racines International Film Festival at Centre Georges Pompidou, the most prestigious cultural centre in the French capital.
As a result of her interest in black filmmaking, she became a part of the organization of Noir, Black, Negra, an artistic composition of film screenings, tales, music events and creation of an African village at Cannes Festival.
In line with her black cinema knowledge, she created a special category called Raices Negras/ Black Roots at the French cinema festival in Cuba in 1999 and 2000.
Catherine, according to the organizers of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 is coming to Nigeria with her wealth of experience at the international level to share with participants particularly Nollywood while at the same time learning from Nollywood on how best to tell the Nigerian story.
Catherine also co-founded in partnership with the renowned Senegalese director Mahama Traore the special Djibril Diop Mambety price at Cannes Festival.
In 2008, she was appointed Artistic Director of a Midsummer’s Night Dream Digital Film Festival in Paris till date.
This lady of creativity has also coauthored some great works such as UNSECO report about African cinema, a book about Brazilian Cinema, Cuban Cinema and the list continues…
About IONIFF
ION International Film Festival was established in 2004 by Chris David of Shout Studio and in 2007 it was acquired by the Farmani Group. The Farmani Group is the founder of several charities and art-related business and organization, including the award –winning VUE magazine, The Lucie Award [the Oscars of photography] Design Awards, Green Dot Awards, Hospitality Awards, International Photography Awards, Px3-PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS, London Creative Competition [LICC], Art For New York, Farmani Gallery, aNet Communication, Focus on AIDS, and FYI design ION International Film Festival is a touring festival that is dedicated to promoting independent films, documentaries, animation, music videos and student films. Each year ION is held in a different location in an effort to promote global awareness and unity. IONIFF 2007 was hosted in Hollywood; in 2008 it was celebrated in Dubai. This yearPort Harcourt will host IONIFF and from there the festival will move to Istanbul in 2010. ION International Film Festival invites ardent industry professionals, film lovers and audience to experience the art and passion of some of the world’s most talented film makers in one of the world’s most vibrant locations, Port Harcourt. Submissions close on 30th September. For information visit www.omcomm.org
Now if you ask us who has got the swagger at the Encomium/Primetime Entertainment Green and White Party on 1 October 2009, we would gladly write the name of Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo across the board. Yeah, the chic look totally repackaged, starting from her make-up and dressing..she looked more covered and guess what, she looked more calm.Those rings that use to dance 'palongo' on her face were also missing.gistmaster.com can possibly tell that someone here has been listening to style advisers. Congrats girl!!!
We promised that this exhibition will be good to be true Aye? Well to keep to our prise, we have coming all the way from Ghana- Renee Boateng of ReneeQ
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By Niyi Tabiti
Ifeoma William and a guest at the exhibition this afternoon.
Moriamo Musa and one of the exhibitors,Renee Q (she came all the way from Ghana)
Moriam Musa and another exhibitor this afternoon.
Mrs. Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu (right) chatting with another person at the event.
A beautiful dress made by Xclamations on display at the Beauty and Beast exhibitions today
This is Oouch corner at the Beauty and Beast exhibition. Biola Afolabi of Styleborn with the marketers at Oouch corner.
Banke Meshida, a popular make-up artist at a friend's stand at the exhibition ground this afternoon.
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