Sunday, September 4, 2011

BEHIND THE NEWS: GIST FROM ELITE MODEL LOOK 2011


Oona Priddy
By Niyi Tabiti
OONA PRIDY-Oona, one of the Priddy sisters entered Civic Centre, venue of Elite Model Look 2011 with style and grace. She came with her friend, Elfreda Edewor and they both had fun as photographers clicked away on the black carpet. Some of her friends still consoled her on the death of her boadroom guru father, Olu Priddy.
By the way, lady about town and club owner, Louise Priddy is back in the country but she did not come for the show. A source close to Priddys told gistmaster that she is still managing to get  over the death of her father who died recently. "You know they are so close but sure she would soon get over it soon" said the source.
Isior Elohor,Executive producer Elite Model search in Nigeria
ELOHOR's $6000 shoes- Girl! Isihor Elohor was the cynosure of all eyes with her Giles Miller dress made by a British designer. She stands out as one of the best dressed at the event. Her shoes, gistmaster gathered that the Louis Vuitton shoes cost about $6000 and not many people own this type. She rocked Rehab too for the after party ensuring that the guests had a blast. She later left for her Hotel, somewhere in Victoria Island to relax.By the way, gistmaster gathered that the models were camped at Avenue Suites.
Tiwa Savage performing at Elite Model Look 2011
Tiwa Savage- The truth must be told, Tiwa Savage is blessed with a good body and wonderful stage performance.But someone needs to teach the chic the etiquette of fashion shows. Can you imagine at a fashion show with cameras, local and international personalities, Tiwa walked on the stage, while the show was going on-a model was making an appearance on the stage. Nikki Khiran and Eunice Efole were also guilty of doing the same thing!Haba, Nigerians especially those who should know have to take their time.

YOUNG SCHOOL LEAVER,CHINWE AJERE IS WINNER ELITE MODEL LOOK 2011

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 Chinwe Ajere an  18 year Nigerian girl has emerged the winner of the Elite Model Look 2011.The Elite Model Look 2011 contest took place on Saturday September 3 at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, the palatial event centre owned by one of Nigeria's richest men, Mr. Jim Ovia. In 2010, the event was held at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.
 Gistmaster was there and we can tell you for free that the event was well attended by notable faces in Nigeria fashion and style industry. The list is just too long but trust us to give you a lot of behind the news gist from the event.
 The model contest winner would be going to represent Nigeria at the Elite Model of the world contest in  China. Isior Elohor the managing director of Beth Models, organisers of Elite Model Search in Nigeria thanked all for coming. Judges included famous fashion photographer, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Mrs Omoyemi Akerele of Style House files,Helen Jennings the Editor of Arise magazine and style guru, Bola Balogun.
In a chat with Gistmaster, Chinwe said she was very excited the moment she was pronounced the winner. She is 5'10' , new to modelling and a graduate of Model Secondary School , Abuja. She also said that she admired the likes of Iman, Mileni and her

Thursday, September 1, 2011

MANIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 3: FOCUS ON FUNMI IYANDA GLAM LOOK AT 40+ A PEEP INTO ASA, SEUN KUTI AND EMMY COLLINS' STYLE

The Investment issue of StyleMania Magazine covers Funmi Iyanda, the ace broadcaster and entrepreneur. An in-depth interview reveals her success, fears and future plans.  This issue serves as a guide to looking fashionable in the midst of these challenging times and offers alternatives with affordable options.
The Investment Issue also includes personalities such as Asa, Seun Kuti, and Emmy Collins who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields.
StyleMania Magazine would be holding an exclusive party to celebrate Funmi Iyanda at the Radisson Blu on the 25th of September 2011.

ACCESS BANK CHIEF, AIGBOJE AIG-IMOKHUEDE RINGS THE BELL ON INTERCONTINENTAL BANK WITH 50 BILLION NAIRA

 Aigboje Aig- Imokhuede the group managing director of Access Bank Nigeria Plc is ecstatic about buying Intercontinental Bank off the shelf! Today in Lagos, the latest news reaching gistmaster indicates that Access Bank is coughing out 50 billion Naira to acquire 75 per cent of Intercontinental bank.
 Aig-Imokhuede confirmed today in Lagos that Access bank has concluded all it needed to do to take over Intercontinental Bank. According to him, the merger would have a strong network of about 500 branches when it finally take off. Shareholders of both banks are also expected to vote at the end of September 2011 on the merger.
It would be recalled that Intercontinental Bank, formerly managed by Mr. Erastus Akingbola was ' diagnosed'  of having serious toxic debt problem, amongst other several issues detected by the malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi led Central Bank of Nigeria.
-By Niyi Tabiti
 

ALICIA KEYS MEETS AFRICAN YOUTH IN MTV BASE MEETS WITH MTN


Award-winning musician, writer, producer, humanitarian and activist Alicia Keys is the final interviewee to be questioned by African youth in the current series of MTV Base Meets…with MTN
The R & B legend met up with 6 young Africans and MTV Base VJ Sizwe Dhlomo in New York City in August 2011 for a far-reaching discussion that touched on female empowerment, HIV and AIDS, motherhood, family, music,  the importance of education and Keys' difficult early life growing up among prostitution and drug abuse.
Among the panellists who lined up to meet with Alicia Keys were Zambian entrepreneur Alton Ford who won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to meet his heroine in New York City after participating in a pan-African MTV Base Meets…With MTN contest.  Other panellists featuring in the episode include South African dancer Yoliswa Cele Luthuli, Zimbabwean model and blogger Makho Ndlovu, Rwandan singer-songwriter Iyadede and South African stylist Gugulethu Banda.
Inspirational musician Alicia Keys has sold more than 35 million albums, notching up two number one singles and 4 US number one albums.  In her stellar 10-year career, she has won a plethora of awards including 14 Grammy Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards and Best R&B artist at the inaugural MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) in 2008.
Beyond the world of music, Keys is a tireless AIDS activist and philanthropist. In 2003, Alicia Keys co-founded Keep A Child Alive (KCA), a people's movement that provides life-saving AIDS treatment, orphan care, nutrition and surrounding support to children and families affected by AIDS in Africa and India. Since its inception, KCA has served 250,000 people affected by AIDS and continues to provide much needed relief and treatment.
Over the last 8 weeks, the groundbreaking TV series and youth empowerment initiative has been bringing African youth face to face with the continent's elite, facilitating meaningful dialogue between potential African leaders of the future and President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President Paul Kagame, Julius Malema, Ben-Murray Bruce, Aliko Dangote, Hugh Masekela and Sir Richard Branson. 
MTV Base Meets Alicia Keys with MTN will will be shown on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Monday 5 September @ 20:30 CAT,  Wednesday 7 September @ 22:15 CAT, Thursday 8 September @ 18:30, Sunday 11 September @ 15:00 and Monday 12 September @ 16:00 CAT.  The programme will also air on terrestrial channels STV (Nigeria), Muvi TV (Zambia), Clouds TV (Tanzania), WBS (Uganda), Canal 2 (Cameroon), TV3 (Ghana) and NTV (Kenya). 
 For more information on MTV Base Meets…with MTN, go to www.mtvmeets.com or http://mtvmeets.mobi or follow the campaign on Twitter at #MTVMeets@MTVbaseAfrica.

FASHION FINEST LONDON FASHION WEEK-THE SEPTEMBER 2011 EDITION SCHEDULE

Fashion Finest London Fashion Week off schedule show will be taking place on the
17th &and 18th September at two beautiful venues in London.
Following on from Fashions Finest inaugural London Fashion Week shows in
February 2011 and immediately being recognized as an official off schedule show,
Fashions Finest London Fashion Week shows are back for season 2 this September
for 2 days of shows.
With over 15 years of fashion show production experience, the Fashions Finest
London Fashion Week shows are one of the most popular and sort after off schedule
shows for designers to participate in during London Fashion Week. Not only are the
Fashions Finest shows renowned for discovering new talent and giving opportunities
to those that would not normally be able to afford to participate at London Fashion
Week. The shows attract press, buyers and fashionistas from around the world who
want to see the new trends that are being developed by the designers that Fashions
Finest feature.
Fashions Finest shows are aimed at brand new or emerging designers as well as
established designers that want to use these shows as a platform to either launch
themselves or a brand new collection that they have.
Day One: 17 September
Shows on this day are aimed at new and emerging and international designers that
have been established for more than nine months and have already done at least
one fashion show. The designers will be an eclectic mix of new & emerging UK
based designers, alongside international designers from across the world.
Day Two: 18 September
An evening of shows particularly aimed at new UK based designers that have been
in existence for less than 9 months and generally have never featured in a major
fashion show before.
Fashions Finest feel it is important that new designers are given an affordable
opportunity to be a part of the London Fashion Week experience and Fashions
Finest is one of the few companies that give fashion designers this opportunity.
Show Schedule Saturday 17 September
6PM Show - REGISTER FOR TICKETS
· Marie MacSharry (UK)
· Jose Hendo (UK)
· Mzansi Designers Emporium (South Africa)
· Richelle Dynae with Audra E (UK/USA)
· KIKI Clothing (Ghana)
9PM Show - REGISTER FOR TICKETS
· Afrikanus (Angola)
· Smart Designers (Zambia)
· Ahdookeh (Nigeria)
· TEECEE Shoe N Clothing (Nigeria)
Show Schedule Sunday 18 September
8.00 pm Show - REGISTER FOR TICKETS
· MAALI (Nigeria)
· Turita Fogg (UK)
· Jo Black Craze London (UK)
· Jan Knibbs (UK)
· Serene Debelle (UK)
· Cherish Kofaro (UK)
· BAI IMAGinE (UK)
Notes to editors
FF is produced and choreographed by Mahogany Events.
Tickets: can be obtained by registering at
· https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e4gi28g6
444bee06&oseq= 6PM Show – 17th September
· https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e4gi28v0
ba0d5a39&oseq= 9PM Show – 17th September
· http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jbgyyrdab&oeidk=a07
e3v1cin6fbe72239 8PM Show – 18th September
To request a press pass please complete our press accreditation form and return it
to us asap.
For other press enquiries, photography or if you would be interested in participating
or for further information please contact: press@fashionsfinest.com Tel: 0845 388
7249 / 07525 148 327.
Note:Model photo used on this page is at the discretion of the blogger. Model pic- Bunmi Ademokoya

Mercedes benz & Anita Quansah London for Elite model look Nigeria 2011-The Countdown Begins

THE CONTESTANTS Chinwe Princess Ejere,Ruky Imalele ,Funmilayo Adeoye


Oiza Olayebi, Chidera Loveth Okoro, Udoma Owia


Rebecca Areola, Rita Ojo, Ruky Imalele


Ruth Okereafor, Sharon Egwurube


Ubi Mavefe, Saratu Iliyasu


THE JUDGES 

Helen Jennings- Editor of ARISE, a large format global glossy magazine celebratingAfrican fashion, music, culture and society.
Bola Balogun- Nigeria’s pioneer fashion stylize and image consultant. In2009 she launched Glam Networks a full service television production companyfocused on developing original content shows on fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Omoyemi Akerele- Proudlawyer turned fashion entrepreneur. Omoyemi Akerele the MD of Style house filesorganizer of MTN Lagos International Fashion and Design week 2011.
Seiji Govaers- Elite Model Management representative
Millen- Tanzanian born fashionSupermodel. Ford model agency, New York
The Designers
Eki Orleans 
Republic of Foreigner
 Swimwear by Melissa Odabash (Temple Muse)
Vintage with Virgos Lounge
Bridget Awosika
Jewellery by Kristos & Anita Quansah London

The Sponsors 
 Mercedes Benz
The Avenue Suites
Moet & Chandon
Arise Magazine
Montaigne Place
Black Up
Cool FM
Reze Bonna Photography
Perfect Coordinators
Blush Beauty
BellaNaija
......and many more.
Ticket Sales
PLATINUM VIP TICKETS: N50,000
  • Front row seating
  • Black Carpet Photoshoot
  • Pre Show dinner
  • Photos with models and designers
  • Backstage tour
  • Complimentary Champagne
  • Vip passes for After party
  • Goodie Bags
VIP TICKETS: N25,000
  • 2nd Row Seating.
  • Complimentary Champagne
  • Goodie bags
General TICKETS: N10,000
  • General seating during the show
Ticket Hotline: 08033278752
Email: info@elitemodellooknigeria.com
Tickets Outlet: Blush, 1388 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
 

2027: Itsekiri Group Pushes Alliance With Urhobo, Ijaw For Common Interest

 The Itsekiri Grassroot Coalition has called for a united political front among Itsekiri people across Delta and Edo states, stressing that ...