FRENCH WEEK 2010 LATEST:NNSM ORGANIZERS SAY THEY ARE READY TO GO ALL THE WAY

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By Niyi Tabiti

As preparations mount for this year's French Week in Lagos and the Nigerian Next Supermodel (NNSM), the organizers made a pledge that it be one of the most exciting events to come out of Africa.

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Present at the  press conference on Friday 12 November 2010 at Eko Hotel, Lagos were diplomatic officials, members of the French and Nigerian chamber of commerce, Aju Elumelu, an international singer based in the United States,Mrs. Joan Okorodudu the founder/ CEO of Nigerian Next Supermodel and style writers from various media houses. The French week is billed to kick off on 19 November 2010 with various activities lined up to make it it memorable. This year's Nigerian Next supermodel would be held on the grand finale (26 November 2010)

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"It is a remarkable working relationship. It is based on mutual respect and understanding that the French people have for Nigeria" disclosed Okorodudu at the press conference. Adding that the French people should be commended for their invaluable contributions to Modelling, fashion and creative arts in general in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, gistmaster.com gathered that the contestants for this year's Nigeria Next Supermodel are now in camp. We gathered that it is an annual tradition to put the girls in camp so that they can train and learn more about modelling. It would also enable the organizers  recognize the ones with good character, said an official of NNSM.

MY STYLE FACTORY EXHIBITORS ON PARADE - PART 2

HELLO  pips, the parade is still on . Here is another exciting batch of our exhibitors lined up for the EXHIBITION of All time .

Sacred lashes - Sacred Lashes was founded by an  International Makeup Artists and launched in February 2010. As Pro Makeup Artists and qualified semi permanent Eyelash Extension Specialist, sacred lashes serve the need of the same high quality lashes which are available in easy to use strip lashes. They can be used for  photoshoots, weddings and live events. They are not  bulky, the are very creative and just simply  natural.Check out her stand at the exhibition as Sacred Lashes will be "Lashing" out loads of luscious sexy Lashes.

Laarachi –Their motto has always been Affordable Quality . With their range of Bags , accessories , clothes and more, Larrachi has never ceased to blow the minds of their clients with their recession friendly bargains .

Purple Pepper Clothing - The label makes its debut with the t-shirt range ‘Play Your Cards Right’, which features Nigerian kings and queens on poker cards replacing the normal Edwardian kings and queens.
The Nigerian Kings and Queens are drawn from the Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa and Benin tribes of the country (Yoruba land’s Oba and Olori, The Hausa’s Sultan/Enir and Hajia, Igbo land’s Igwe and Lolo and Benin’s Oba and Iyoba) shown in their rich royal regalia, portraying the rich cultural heritage the country possesses, whilst representing the unity between all these tribes in forming the single entity known as Nigeria.

Rectrospective -RETROSPECT-Vintage Fashion specializes in One-Of a Kind , COUTURE, AVANTE- GARDE & VINTAGE Pieces from the 30's thru 80's. Find Punk, Boho, Flapper, Grunge & other unique items everyday!

LaBennis,offers retail and wholesale services on unique customized handmade African and Contemporary jewelry, Designer jewelry, Bridal jewelry and makeup, Unique African prints and Tailoring services.
LaBennis Creations…….. Uniqueness personified.

Busy wear- Their unique stock of fashion accessories comprises of everything within that you cannot do Without .



- Fever London by Rukkies-Fever Designs offers a wide range of retro dresses, summer evening dresses, retro spring dresses, lily dresses, ladies fashion wear, tea dresses, formal maxi dresses and more. Visit Fever Designs in Autumn Winter 2010 for beautiful dresses, skirts and coats featuring whimsical draping and delicate detailing in the seasons must have colours, camel, mink and soft nude.

Pegyz Place -Peggyz place is a shopping mecca for the elegant woman of the new millenia.With exquisite dresses, slippers, bags, clutches and other accessories sourced from the fashion capitals of the world ;Paris, Istanbul, Milan, New York....
We cater to fashionistas by outfitting them with runway outfits for work,play and ocassions at very affordable prices.

10- laviva hair – The “mane “ story here is all about Lace wigs, weaves and glueless lace wigs . If it is about having that luxurious mane that will stand you out, wait till you visit this stand

DLune – WELCOME TO a whole new world OF CUSTOMIZED DESIGNS.Hand made bags , purses , belts

MY STYLE FACTORY MEDIA PARTNERS

This event has an enviable roll call of media partners, check them out below.

ONE NIGERIAN BOY

DREAM FUFILLED:X-FELLAZ DANCES TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD WITH MALTA GUINNESS!

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Top of the World street dance experience is here again!
Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa season 3 champions, X-fellaz have continued in their dance to the top of the World. This time they are higher than the eagles not just in Nigeria but in Ghana and also soars above all in Africa.

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X-fellaz are showing the whole World that they are not just champions of the concluded Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa season 3 but also want champions of the Street dance in the Africa continent. Malta Guinness is making their desire come true as they, X-fellaz slug it out without their African counterparts for the coveted Pan African championship in Ghana.
Aside the pan African championship, X-fellaz danced to the top of the World on Olumo rock in the ancient town of Abeokuta Ogun state.  The dance to the Top of World in Abeokuta Ogun state was at the peak of the famous Olumo Rock where the entire landscape of Abeokuta town can be viewed.
Malta Guinness has also thought about you the adorable consumer of the only malt drink filled with goodness, vitality and energy. You can be a part of this Top of the world street dance experience right from your home from 6th of November to 10th of December 2010 at 11pm every Saturday on all NTA stations.

Catch up with these breathing taking performances and pulsating stunt moves of MGSDA Season 3 champions X-fellaz and other champions of street dance in Africa.

Don’t forget its 11pm every Saturday on NTA Network.

You too can dance to the Top of your World!

PROMASIDOR RE-FORTIFIES LOYAL MILK-SEE PHOTOS OF THE GRAND EVENT

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Do you recall reading about the need for Calcium in our body system on this blog site?

Yes we were all informed and excited about the mineral requirements for good health in growing families and even adults in general.
If you remember, we mentioned some certain facts and let’s state them again…

Calcium is most abundant mineral in the body with over 99% stored in the bones and teeth, and the remaining 1% in the body’s tissues and intercellular fluids.
The skeleton of a young adult male contains about 1.2kg of this body nutrient - calcium
It is also important for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, blood clotting, lowering blood pressure, the stimulation of hormone secretion and the activation of enzyme reaction.
Typically in children there is more deposition to build bone. In adults deposition roughly equals absorption to maintain bone strength.
In response to the daily need for calcium, the foremost provider of nutritional value for growing families, Promasidor Nigeria Limited has recently re-launched their premium milk brand Loya milk for the benefit all.

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It is joy to the heart that a Nigerian company has taken up that we all get the best of calcium in our diets with the improved and re-fortified Loya milk with 50% more calcium. The repackaged and refortified Loya milk offers consumers more Calcium for building and maintaining better bones, tougher teeth and a healthier heart. To maintain bone strength, the body continually balances absorption and deposition of calcium into new bone.

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So really we all, young and old do need calcium hence  when the news broke that the re-packaged LOYA milk being refortified with 50% more Calcium, than before , what a relief that  finally someone cares about us enough to give us exactly what we need, especially in this side of the world where our diet is heavily carbohydrates based.

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At the consumer launch held recently in Lagos at the Federal Palace Hotel Victoria Island where celebrities, the crème de la crème alongside representative of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria and Dietician Association of Nigeria witnessed the rebirth of Loya milk in most serene environment.

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The special guest of honours at the launch event were Professor Ignatius Onimawo, National President Nutrition Society of Nigeria and Mrs. Mary Jane Umeh, National secretary of the Dietician Association of Nigeria with key note addresses on the “value of calcium to a growing Nigerian family” .

The Managing Director Promasidor Nig.Limited Mr. Keith Richards said at the event; “We have really done our homework on the refortified Hi-calcium Loya milk, and this we did in order to offer the growing Nigerian family both young and young at heart a product that offers them not only a healthier diet mix but also top shelf quality that meets worlds class standards”

Speaking further, the GM marketing Promasidor Kachi Onubogu asserts “Calcium is an essential part of our everyday lives especially in our growing children and we have introduced the a calcium-Loya® milk to demonstrate that we do care about our consumer welfare and overall health status, so we are really excited about this and how well this product will do in the market based on the nutritional value we are bringing to the growing family in Nigeria”

And according to the National Secretary of the Dietician Association of Nigeria Mrs. Mary Jane Umeh of the Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital says “ We all should greatly appreciate Promasidor Nigeria Limited for all their efforts and since calcium is a major component of mineralized tissues that is required for normal growth and skeletal development, optimal calcium intake is important for every member of a growing family to maximize peak adult bone mass and its  maintenance, to minimize the elderly bone loss and prevent a number of common chronic medical disorders in our families in particular and Nigeria at large”

The new Loya milk comes in various pack sizes like the 400g & 900g in Tins and 22g & 400g Sachet all at affordable prices. The new Loya milk Five Star promises are:
·    Loya is made from the highest quality fresh cows’ milk under strict quality control conditions
·    Loya mixes instantly and easily in both warm or cold safe drinking water, making it ideal for tea and other beverages
·    Loya is rich in protein and calcium as well as the vitamins and minerals essential for the whole family
·    Loya’s rich, full cream taste is a delicious treat on its own, in tea or coffee and great with breakfast cereal
·    Loya’s range of sizes, from small sachets to family packs, offers convenience and value-for-money
If you are ever in a position to get milk for you or your family, it makes absolute sense to choose the 50% calcium enriched and refortified Loya® milk.

MY STYLE FACTORY EXHIBITION LIST - PART 1

Fellow Fabulous Fashionable Fellas,

It is barely 10 days to the one stop classy fashion, beauty and lifestyle exhibition of the year; MY STYLE FACTORY and as we promised it is going to be a gathering of the Style faithful. The excitement is palpable and the roll call of our exhibitors is simply intimidating!

CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!

Simeogieme; a unique fashion Brand which creates immaculately designed pieces, remarkable for their exclusivity, originality and quality, was established by a fashion enthusiast with a forte for designing, creating and marketing clothing and accessories, exemplifying harmony which can be attained in the fusion of diversity.

Excellence fabrics is produced by one of the very few pivotal textile companies in Nigeria and they have so far exhibited a knack for creating exciting fabrics with the entire color of the rainbow. Their entirely new collection would be available on that day at amazing prices. What a treat!

City Bliss is a premium nail spa providing treatments such as manicure, pedicures, all nail extensions, the recent innovation in glamour nails called nail foil wraps, facials and their latest sensation; eyebrow threading to name just a few. At our exhibition, will be providing spa-less services such as the latest innovation in glamour nails called nail foil wraps as seen on Lady Gaga, Rihanna etc,facial enhancements and "gel like polish" demo and more....

 It only gets better!

Patrick Ayanski is a wholesale and retail supplier of quality zips, threads, crystals, lace, sinamay, feathers, straws, flowers, unique trimmings, millinery, craft supplies and more. The Brand’s custom made zippers make them a treat for any designer or personal shopper. Watch out for this stand at the exhibition. It indeed is a must see!

Wellwoman is a range of advanced supplements specially designed for the specific nutritional needs of modern women. Wellwoman intelligently addresses the most important areas of health, such as the monthly cycle, energy release, digestive system as well as brain, eye and heart health. There range of low calorie drinks will be available on that day and free consulting as well.

AMEDE -Award winning designer, AMEDE whose signature tie and dye pieces speak in large decibels would be available with her classy pieces. While I would love to extol the beauty of AMEDE’s pieces, I would rather these pictures spoke:

 

GUESS WHO IS BACK!WEIRD MC RETURNS WITH TWO 'BANGING' SINGLES

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The bestselling rapper, songwriter, performer and entrepreneur who has
been working on her third studio album for years, premiered two
singles ‘Jehovah (Da Paper Song)’ and ‘Don’t Stop (Se were)’ at
09:07AM on November 9. Both singles feature Switch and Dr Pat
respectively; and were produced by Legendary Beatz.
Weird MC’s label is called 0907 – named after her birth day July 9.
And this is not the first time she’ll be playing with the 9th day in
premiering her songs or videos. This time around, her reps say, the
new singles were premiered globally on 9 radio stations and 9 websites
at 9:07AM on November 9.

‘She’s spent over 18 years in the game, sold over 10 million albums
and won hundreds of awards across the continent. She has inspired
dozens of female acts and stayed relevant despite all odds. She’s
Nigeria’s most daring female hip hop act and we’re happy to deliver
these gift – her new singles – to her loyal fans who have waited for
years for this album’ a statement from her label 0907/FK says.
The new singles are the final set of materials from her pending third
album ‘Broken Silence’. Earlier singles include ‘Riranwo’, ‘Step up’
and ‘Happy Day’ – both already bonafide hits and chart toppers on both
radio and TV. The album is scheduled for a late 2010 release.

Born Adeshola Idowu, Weird MC first gained national recognition in
1997 with her hit single 'Allen Avenue' which won her the award for
the Best Hip Hop act at the first edition of the Awards for Musical
Excellence (Amen awards) in October 2008, after which she went on a
long sabbatical. She made a comeback in 2005 with her monster hit 'Ijo
ya'. Her influences include Miriam Makeba, Femi Kuti, Lauren Hill,
Jimi Hendrix and others.

Her first album 'Simply Weird' was Nigeria's first full-length rap
album, earning her a position as a pioneer of the hip hop industry in
Nigeria.  And when many were expecting her to fall below standard with
her belated sophomore album 'After Da Storm', she took the game to a
whole new level, establishing herself as one of the continent’s most
amazing performers and a multi-faceted entertainer. With the new
achievements came brand statements like the elongated ‘gele’ which
remained her signature for years.

‘We’re back again’ she says. ‘People should get ready for the full
album. Yes we’ve just dropped two fresh bangers, but these are just
samples of what the full album will be like. It’s been so long coming,
I’m excited!’ Weird Mc says.
Weird MC has collaborated on stage and in the studio with the likes of
Femi Kuti, Lagbaja, Yinka Davies, Psquare, Don Jazzy, Tony Allen,
Wunmi, Kween and Ashley Beedle. She has also toured extensively with
the Shrine Syncro Sound System, Afro Celts, and with her own band,
taking Womex by storm and performing across the length and breadth of
Africa.

On record she has featured on 'Rhythmic Altered State' with RAS from
Berlin, Tony Allen’s 'Home Cooking' and the Original Afrobeat
Compilation. Her song 'Palava' has been included in two major global
vibes compilations: EMI's World 2003 (selected by Charlie Gillett) and
Peace Lounge Recordings' 'Pop d'Europe: Migrating Sounds In and Out of
Europe’. Weird MC also has a track (‘What Are You Waiting For?’) on
the Backbone Music compilation 'Have You Got Skills? Vol.1', a
collaboration with Africa On Your Street host JJC and his group 419
Squad. Her last album ‘After the storm’ featured on many respected
charts across the world and sold over 10 million hard and digital
copies.