ALL EYES ON AFRICA AS NEXT MOVIE STAR SEARCH BEGINS

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On Wednesday, November 10, sixteen youths, drawn from across ten African countries, entered the Next Movie Star House in search of fame, pride and glory. They came well prepared. For the past two weeks, the housemates had been going through several training and grooming sessions by accomplished professionals as part of the organizers’ commitment to engendering an informative, entertaining and educative show. The executive producer of the show, Sola Fajobi says, “This year’s show is going to be especially very interesting because we have housemates from ten African countries who are all very talented in their own rights. The housemates are also conscious of the fact that they need to dig into the depth of their talents to convince viewers who would determine the ultimate winner that they deserve the NMS crown knowing full well that winners and contestants of NMS have gone on to achieve continental glory.”

This is the sixth edition of the NMS which birthed in 2005 to serve as a springboard for unheralded talents to enter the Nigerian movie industry in grand style. Over the years, the show has produced countless movie stars including Portia Yamahan, Tonto Dike, Annie Macaulay, Moyo Lawal, Eyo (who was on the last Project Fame West Africa), and Lydia Forson, the Ghanaian contestant in 2007 that went on to become a joint winner of the best actress award at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards. Kevin Chuwang Pam who won the 2009 Big Brother Africa was a first runner up in the NMS in 2006 while Uti Nwachukwu, winner of the just concluded Big Brother Africa All Stars, was first runner up in the NMS 2007 edition. The 2010 NMS would be broadcast on NTA network every day until December 10.

EXHIBITORS ON PARADE - PART 3

WOW , we are on our third listing and there is still more to come .
Well today we have quite an interesting bunch. Just browse thru and see for yourself.

AFRICAN@LONDON – Its all about fabric – print, plain, voile, guinea. If you think you have seen it all, take a peek at what they have got, and you know there is so much more you have not seen.

MUD- Make Up -Make-Up Designory (MUD) is an international make-up company that recently launched in Nigeria, and has been creating genuine make-up products and providing quality education for over the past decade. In the international community, MUD has been the expert choice of make-up professionals, as its renowned make-up schools have produced renowned make-up artists on a global scale.
With a huge focus on true quality make-up, MUD promises long lasting wearability, flawless application, and radiantly accurate color.
All cosmetics products ranging from foundations, powders and bronzers to eye shadows, lip sticks, and brushes

MARIAM ILAKA -A simple debut collection done with bits and pieces of fabrics and trimmings in my archives. This collection is not based on a particular theme but a color world consisting mainly of black and white as an introduction of Mariam Ilaka.....a fashion company whose brand colors are black and white. In design direction this collection is very commercial...a cautious test of the Nigerian fashion market. It consists mainly of chic and classic easy to wear dresses with embroidery, beads and tulle details. The silhouette and stylelines are simple with injections of exaggeated shoulders,voluminous skirts and fluid dresses.

Republic Of Foreigner - REPUBLIC OF FOREIGNER (ROF) is a women’s apparel brand established with the aim of bringing out the spirit of freedom in all the ladies out there! Inspired by vintage dresses, fairies & pixies, beat poets, endless summers of love, and film, the creators developed a brand based on fun, love, and freedom! "We're like hippies just spreading the love…!"

ROF offers a wide selection of desirables--modern & vintage inspired clothing and accessories derived from the global fashion sphere.

All of the brand's fabrics are handpicked with care for style, wearability, and quality

Xclamations! by tomi rotimi
This line has been well known over time for their creative collections of linen designs, but this season, they are testing the waters with a jersey collection tagged - SUPERLATIVES -Xclamations is an African fashion label based in Nigeria. Our designs -are original classic pieces that are are always in style.

FLAWLESS STYLE Introducing to Nigeria, Flawless Style!

Flawless Style is a luxury lifestyle brand, which comprises of Flawless Hair, Flawless Skincare and Flawless Cosmetics.

Flawless Hair offers the best quality, luxurious 100% virgin Remy hair, hand selected from only the best sources around the world. Flawless hair comes in a variety of textures and styles. Choose from extensions for weaves, braid hair, Full Lace Wigs, Frontals, Closures and Lace Front Wigs. Flawless Hair also stocks the best in hair care products.
We cater to the needs of every individual client. Flawless Hair is the authorised distributor of Indique hair in Nigeria.
Flawless cosmetics and skincare is the authorised distributor for Becca cosmetics in Nigeria, an exclusive range of make up and skincare products for the woman who wants nothing but the best! Becca contains carefully selected, skin-loving ingredients designed to protect and nourish your skin while you look your best. Flawless Style… Your one-stop shop for your Luxurious beauty requirements!-

HIGH SOCIETY WOMAN,CYNTHIA ANDREW CELEBRATES 40TH. DETAILS OF THE NOV. 21 PARTY

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By Niyi Tabiti

Guess what is the talk of the town birthday? it is no other than the the 40th birthday of Princess Cynthia Andrew.Going by preparations on ground, the high society ladies and many of friends promise to make it the mother of all parties.

At the moment the Estako North, Edo State born Cynthia is one of the commanders of the social circuit in the South West. She used to be married to one of the sons of the Alaafin of Oyo until they decided to go their separate ways. Though  Cynthia has been linked to different men, she is said to be very much involved with one of the South West governors.The governor use to be a force man and he is known to be very generous.

The governor, according to those in the know has been spoiling the young lady silly with all the luxury of life.gist merchant hinted gistmaster.com that he is one of those sponsoring Cynthia's birthday.

Cythia's 40th birthday party will hold on November 21 at 10 Degrees event  centre, Oregun, Lagos. At the moment, the Aso Ebi is going around. gistmaster.com gathered that the lace is going for N46,000 (About 200 Pounds Sterling).Most of her friends in Lagos and Abuja have already bought their own.Colour is blue for males and pink for females.

As part of her party rules, no woman is allowed to make her dress in iro and buba. It has to be stylish with modern touch.Men on their own are not allowed to wear agbada or cap to the birthday.

She will also use the opportunity of the birthday to launch her love foundation.

SPICE TV UNVEIL PLANS FOR AFRICA NUMBER ONE LIFESTYLE CHANNEL

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Spice TV, African’s top Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle TV magazine program arrived on the scene with a view to add an edge and panache to the beauty, fashion and lifestyle entertainment industry has rolled out its plans for the year 2011. Spice TV which is from the stable of CMA (Consolidated Media Associates) content provider of Soundcity, Televista and Village Square TV is at the pulse of social and urban beauty, fashion and lifestyle activities which spotlights the biggest names in the fashion industry on African continent.

Spice TV a fully operational channel can be viewed on digital TV platforms like Startimes Nigeria and on free-to-air satellite every weekend across Africa and is currently working towards exclusive satellite carriage while maintaining an online presence on www.myspice.tv.

According to Ohimai Atafo on behalf of the Spice TV brand team, he mentioned in a recent interview” we are excited to mark positive growths and improvements on the Program because in addition to currently existing contents and events like Fashion Files, All Access, Runway Fiesta and Spice Haute Party etc, the channel is set to unveil new TV content and events in the year to come.

Starting with the Spice Red Carpet and Spice Fashion Police, which will  be launched live at the Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) 2010. There will be program content to follow, like : Spice Super Model , Spice fashion week and Spice style Awards

Faith Inegbe, Brand Manager -Spice stresses the fact that the Spice Super Model is model search with a difference and will be focusing on developing and celebrating both male and female models unlike most model search that focus solely on females within the industry. The show will give young aspiring individual with interest in modelling a platform to express themselves and a window of opportunity to launch an international career.

“The Spice Fashion Week seeks to emulate what is currently being experienced in major fashion cities like New York, Milan, Paris and London” added  Ogechi Okolie Spice Senior Brand Manager. She further stresses that the Spice Fashion Week will be an excellent opportunity for Nigerians (and a few international) designers to show off their upcoming collections.

The fashion show will be as entertaining as it will be  engaging with a wide publicity coverage across media including newspapers, magazines, the  internet and television so that the public can experience the latest trend in fashion.

Spice TV intends to crown the year with a one of its kind Fashion and Style awards as never been seen before in Africa. The award is an outstanding merit award created to celebrate individuals and companies that have achieved remarkable results in the beauty, fashion and lifestyle industry, this is in line with the value and essence of the Spice brand.  The overarching idea to support, encourage and recognise hard work and growth in our ever evolving and dynamic beauty and fashion conscious continent. The awards will be a yearly event which will run through 3 to 4 months period with public nominations, voting, expert assessment process and the grand finale itself.

The award will seek to recognise certain area and personalities although not limited to the following;

• Style Icons of The Year


• Designer of the Year


• New Designer of the Year


• Model Of The Year


• Beauty & Fashion Publication of the year


• Beauty & Fashion program of the year


• Beauty & Fashion Photographer of the year


• Make up artist of the year


• Hair Stylist of the year

Spice TV is set to brings freshness and augment the Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle entertainment in Nigeria and Africa at large. with a strong vision a fully  dedicated and capable team , it is certain that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, the fashion of Milan, New York and Paris and the lifestyle of Monaco and Dubai will be brought ‘live’ to your screen by Spice TV in 2011.

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, MIKE EZURUONYE MARRIES NKECHI IN LAGOS NIGERIA

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By gistmaster.com

It was a landmark ceremony yesterday at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos when top nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye wedded his dearly beloved, Nkechi in grand style

No doubt the ladies man must have seen something unique in Nkechi. The couples' traditional wedding took place  in Imo State, Nigeria sometime in May 2010.

gistmaster.com gathered that their love story started 2 years ago.They met when Mike was on location in Abuja. Mike was at a residence to shoot and Nkechi was in the country from her Canada base at that time. She was visiting her godmother who happens to be the owner of the house Mike and co were using for the movie shoot.Before anyone knew what was going on, they have sealed their  the ' I will love you forever' contract.

Unlike the wedding of top comedian, Basket Mouth, which was lowly patronized by her fellow Glo ambassadors, this one was a festival of celebrities, with each one of them trying to out do the other with state of the art automobiles.

From actress, Rita Dominic who stepped in the rich style of her attire and chauffeur driven limousine to Ini Edo Ehigwina who came in a head turning Chrysler, others  such as Kate Henshaw,Ebube Nwangbo (She came in a hummer), Annie Macauley also came in eye popping cars.Others at the event included the duo of KC Presh,Psquare, Stella Damasus Nzeribe, Stephanie Okereke, Empress Njamah and others.Timaya was also around for a short time.

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Here is wishing the newest celeb couple in town all the best!!!

WHO BECOMES FACE OF SELERA 2010? FULL DETAILS OF THE ABUJA EVENT HERE

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On 2^nd of December at the Thisday Dome, CBD in Abuja, Julius Agwu, Naeto C, YQ, and DJ Neptune will be dishing out a high dose of entertainment vibes at the Third edition of Face of Selara (FOS) make up show/beauty pageant.

The last two edition of the Face of Selara pageant saw to the crowning of Miss Blessing Osim (2009) and Miss Meg Kaka (2008) as queens and had the audience entertained by top artistes like P square, 9ice, 2 Face, Banky W, Paul Play, Djinee and Omawunmi, however, it is going to be a night of entertainment like never as the 2010 edition Face of Selara is set to lift the bar of its last two editions.

Face of Selara is a beauty pageant aimed at finding an intelligent, confident, creative and well spoken young lady to represent Selara Faces Beauty and Style Company; as well as a charity event to raise funds for orphanages. Life will surely never remain the same for the winners as fantastic prizes are to be won.

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The overall winner, Face of Selara 2010, will be going home with a car, N250, 000 cash prize, a bill board contract in Lagos and Abuja and 1 year contract with Selara Faces. For the first runner up, it’s a 5days trip to Dubai, accommodation and ticket fully paid for, N200,000 cash prize and six months contract with Selara Faces. The second runner up will be going home with N100,000 cash prize, a weekend stay in Gambia fully paid for and 4 month contract with Selara Faces.

True to the fashion course of the show, the dress code for the night is Arabian and the best dressed participant of the night will be going home with a mouth watering prize. Red carpet on that night is to be handled by (Derenle) Sound City.

Arafa Ukonga , MD of Selara faces while speaking on the pageant said “it is undisputable that the last two editions has been a huge success but this edition will be grander in all ramifications”.

While tickets to the show is already on sale all over Abuja, activities towards the show are on the Face of Selara website www.selarafaces.com

AQ FINALLY SET TO DROP LONG AWAITED ALBUM

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The long overdue body of work from controversial Rap artiste, A-Q is scheduled for release on December 4th at a party to unite both the mainstream and underground Nigerian hiphop circuit.

A-Q was in the news earlier in the yet for calling Ruggedman 'whack' in his ead single, Names.

The rapper born Gilbert Ubani was compelled to address the situation, informing he only made an observation when he rapped 'we don't say autotone, we say Jesse Jagz track. We don't say whack, we say Ruggedman's back'.

The single followed with a remix for the track featuring Pherowshuz and Iceberg Slim. Funky house 'Champagne and rum' followed, growing into a viral track that has received several rave reviews both on radio and with the online platforms.

A-Q's official debut album titled 'The Past, Present and Future' is a 17 tracker album featuring Terry Tha Rapman, Iceberg Slim, Xtrim, Retta, Pherowshuz, Lace and parading exceptional line up of producers - Ray X, E Twinz, XYZ, Phatboy and Laylow.

" The album is a proper mix of hiphop", A-Q describes the album in sentence. The Past, Present and Future balances

Countdowning to the album release, A-Q announced via his Twitter Page (http://twitter.com/thisisaq) that he would be making download link for tracks and freestyle he describes as mixtape tracks every friday.

"the idea of the free music is not really to give a bit of the album but a clue on what to expect, It is not just giving out free music. I would be counting down the album release with friends on Twitter and Facebook. The #Blackfriday tracks would be released every friday night till the album drops on December 4th", A-Q said.

Yesterday, A-Q released the first #Blackfriday track, rapping over M.I.'s Somebody wants to die. Click Here To Download  / http://www.4shared.com/audio/A0FGD4bb/Somebody_Gats_To_Die.html


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