ERE DAPPA ARISES

From my early days as a Fashion Journalist, I have been exposed to the very many sides of Fashion and its evolution in the industry in Nigeria and I can say for a fact that very few designers possess the artistic insight of EREDAPPA.

ABOUT EREDAPPA
Ere Dappa Hart is a Nigerian born designer who specializes in designing womenswear made from local Ankara fabric that is layered with a labyrinth of intricate beadwork. Ankara fabric is depictive of the African culture as it displays the motives, symbols and patterns that are reminiscent of events, old traditions and folklore. EREDAPPA’s Design can be described as multilayered or 3 dimensional as she uses Ankara as her canvas.

For years, EREDAPPA has catered to a very elitist group and for the first time in a long time, she embarks on a mainstream display at the ARISE MAGAZINE FASHION WEEK.

MORSI PR have been drafted to work with the team as official PR Consultants for the EREDAPPA team and every day we would give you the inside details as we prepare for the Fashion Show. 

We begin the remarkable journey to the fashion show tomorrow but for now savor the glory in the 2008 Collection by EREDAPPA.

Toodles. 

Contact - morsipr@eredappa.com
www.eredappa.com

MOJI DOKPESI's YOUNGER BROTHER, TAIWO OGUNGBE WEDDING IN NAIJA

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By Gistmaster

Taiwo Ogungbe's wedding to the love of his life took place sometime ago and gistmaster.com is proud to bring the wedding photos here to the delight of our numerous readers. Taiwo is the twin brother of gospel singer, Kenny St. Brown. He is also the younger brother of one of Africa's leading entertainment guru, Keke (Kenny) Ogungbe.

It was colourful gathering of close family members and associates of the Ogungbes and the brides family. Taiwo thanked all for making the wedding a memorable one.Moji Dokepsi, wife of high chief Dr. Raymond Dokpesi chairman of Daar communications  was very excited that her kid brother has finally decided to settle down. Kenny St. Brown, the twin sister of the groom was also happy as she went around making sure that things went as planned.

The Ogugbes are known to be top players in the Nigerian entertainment industry. While Moji the older sister is married to a media baron, Keke Ogungbe is known as one of the grand masters of contemporary entertainment industry. He has interest in TV and radio productions, music promotions and management.

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LATEST NEWS, EVENTS AND VIDEO

I love the behind the scene video of D'banj and Snoop Dog at their recording in California.
Video thanks to our friends at MTV BASE.I love the place where D'banj rode in a car with the green, white, green colour of Nigerian flag. We are proud of Mr. Endowned.Looking forward to when Mo Cheddah will duet with Bayonce too!gba be !!!

To read the story about the Nigerian Pastor based in Kent, UK who confessed to allegedly assaulting two young boys indecently,click here

Arise Africa Fashion Week schedule, all the designers, models and date , click here
Angry Nigerian Comedian to sue Nira Records. Who is the comedian and why? Click here
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KENT PASTOR CONFESSES TO SEX ASSAULT ON TWO MALES

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By Oganile Akinolurin/Gistmaster

Albert Odulele, a 47 year old pastor based in the United Kingdom has confessed to sexual crimes. The shocking disclosure happened at the Bexley Magistrates Court in Bexleyheath, where the pastor is standing trial.

Odulele, who is revered for his eloquence and carriage, confessed that he indecently assaulted a boy under 16 year old. He also did the same with another male who is slightly above 16. No one could say if Odulele had been doing it for a long time, but mothers within and outside the UK think it is a condemnable act for a man who is supposed to be a counselor and father to be doing such a thing.

The 47 year old Pastor, who is also the leader of Glory House Church in east London would be sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court at a later date, said Metropolitan Police

ARISE FASHION WEEK 2011 IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti

To many keen observers of fashion and style, the Arise Fashion week scheduled to take place between march 10 and 13 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos is going to shake the scene. Not many could answer the choice of Federal Palace Hotel as the venue of the event (Just like Elite Model Search and Mania Magazine launch), but something is for sure, This Day Newspaper/ Arise is working towards making the Fashion week an exciting experience with the biggest  gathering of style ambassadors. Arise Fashion week had taken place in South Africa and New York but Nduka Obaigbena and his team decided that this time , it is going to hold in Nigeria.

From information so far gathered by gistmaster.com, the event starts on Thursday 10 March 2011 with an array of designers and models showing off their creative work of art.

Schedule for Arise Magazine Fashion Week:

Day 1: [Thursday 10th March]

 

10:00 – Arise Magazine Tent

The Business of Fashion Conference

16:00 {Collective Show} – This Day Style Tent

- Nkwo

-House of Nwocha

- Kiki Kamanu

- Grey

18:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Jewel by Lisa

20:00 - This Day Style Tent

-Kluk CgDT

 

Day 2: [Friday 11th March]

 

12:00 { Group Show} - This Day Style Tent

- Kemkem Studio

- Autumn Adeigbo

- Madam Wokies Couture

- Viva La Resistance

13:00 {Double Show} - Arise Magazine Tent

- Christie Brown

- Buki Akib

14:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Samantha Cole

15:00 – Arise Magazine Tent

- Mustafa Hassanali

16:00{ Group Show} - This Day Style Tent

- Bridget Awosika

- Korto Momolu

17:00 {Double Show} – Arise Magazine Tent

- Okunoren Twins

- Amine Bendriouich

18:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Gavin Rajah

19:00 – Arise Magazine Tent

- Ituen Basi

20:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Tiffany Amber

 

Day 3: [Saturday 12th March]

 

11:00 {Group Show} - Arise Magazine Tent

- Nikki Khiran

- Anne Marie Addo

- Vonne

- Eki Orleans

12:00 {Group Show} – This Day Style Tent

- Mimi Plange

- Bestow Elan

- Ejiro Amos Tafiri

- Jo Black Craze

13:00 {Double Show} – Arise Magazine Tent

- ChiChi A

- Gert-Johan Coetzee

14:00 {Group Show} – This Day StyleTent

- Maki Oh

- Tsemaye Binitie

15:00 – Arise Magazine Tent

- Alexander Amosu

16:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Bunmi Koko

17:00 {Double Show} - Arise Magazine Tent

- Eredappa

- Odio Mimonet

18:00 {Group Show} – This Day Style Tent

- Lanre Da Silva Ajayi

- Laquan Smith

19:00 – Arise Magazine Tent

- Saheed Sulieman

20:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Deola Sagoe

 

 

Day 4: [Sunday 13th March]

 

12:00 {Group Show} – Arise Magazine Tent

- Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest

- Zed eye

- Re Bahia

- Toju Foyeh

13:00 {Double Show} – This Day Style Tent

- Pierre Antoine Vettorello

- Angelo Von Mol

14:00 {Double Show} – Arise Magazine Tent

- Mataano

- Ron n Ron

15:00 – This Day Style Tent

- Lola Faturoti

16:00 - Arise Magazine Tent

- Bside by Wale Adeyemi

17:00 - This Day Style Tent

- Xuly Bet

20:00
AMFW Awards

 

ANGRY COMEDIAN, HOLY MALAM TO SUE NIRA RECORDS

It is definitely unusual to see a comedian angry. One comedian and event compere who is boiling so much with anger is Holy Malam. Gistmaster.com gathered that the handsome presenter had an agreement with Nira Audio Visual Company but the deal didn’t go as smooth as he had wanted it to be. The comedian claimed that Nira violated international statutory laws and guidelines guiding the replication of literary works.

Holy Mallam also claims that the foreign company that was licensed and registered by the  Nigerian Copyright Commission breached  contract by delivering the
work it was contracted to do 14 days after due delivery date and in
the middle of the road and also infringed on copyright and destroyed
public image that led to loss of Goodwill.
Holly Mallam is demanding a sum of N10 million
Naira from Nira Audio Visuals as damages for what he allegedly went through in the course of doing business with the company.

-Gistmaster.com

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CHOCOLATE CITY SIGNS NIGERIAN IDOL GIRL TONII,RELEASES TWO SINGLES

Former Nigerian Idol Contestant, Tonii has released two singles barely two weeks after she exited the reality TV show. Both songs - "Iwo Ni Ma Ba lo" and "I Rule", solely written and composed by the artiste, clearly project her versatility in neosoul, rnb, pop and contemporary naija vibes (afro). It is therefore not a surprise that following her exit from the show, the media was filled with the buzz that Audu Maikori's Chocolate City which also parades stars like M.I, Jesse Jags and Ice Prince has indicated interest in offering her a record deal. While she was on show, Audu and the other judges constantly commended her musical range and vocal strength.

In September 2010, just before she auditioned for the Nigerian Idol contest, Tonii thrilled friends, family and guests from the music industry and media agents at her debut performance held at De Marquee restaurant and lounge bar, an upscale entertainment and relaxation spot in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was sponsored by Martini and Bacardi.

Born as Oluwatoni Afolayan and raised in the quiet town of Ilorin in Kwara State where she also bagged a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin, Tonii started singing at an early age and has since been trained by renowned musicians including Peter King, the legendary jazz artist and saxophonist, under whose tutelage she honed her vocal and piano skills. Tonii is definitely one upcoming artiste you should look out for in 2011.