DETAILS OF SWAILI FASHION WEEK 2011

 Swahili Fashion Week, East and Central Africa largest fashion event, now in its Fourth year, will be held at The National Museum  on the 10th, 11th and 12th November 2011 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

  “This year we have grown tremendously as we taking it to higher heights as the pre event show of Swahili Fashion week will be held in Arusha referring it as the headquarters of East African community, and then later the main event to be held in Dar es Salaam, so long as we opening fashion to new audience and keeping the tradition of being the first in achieving different goals in fashion industry.” Stated Mustafa Hassanali

 This year the pre event show will be held at New Mount Meru on the 8th Oct 2011 from 8pm onwards courtesy in Mount Meru Hotel who are graciously hosting this event



“with more than 15 designers  from all over Tanzania showcasing their collection, there shall also be some entertainment from a renowned artist in Tanzania , as part of an outreach programme of taking the work of Tanzanian and East African Designers more regionally”, stated

 As we expands our wings Swahili Fashion Week recognises different angles of raising awareness of Fashion and its related industries s around it, and for the first time in the history of fashion in East and Central Africa, Swahili Fashion Week launch  Swahili Fashion week Awards, in recognition of various stakeholders in the industry as well as people around it.



The public will be allowed to   judge by casting their votes and the winners who will be audited by PKF Tanzania will be awarded during the awards ceremony on 12th Nov 2011. Some of the categories this year are, Best Male Model of the Year, Best Designer of the year, Best Female model of the year, Best Promising Upcoming Designer, and alike.

 “Without forgetting  the presence of the young generation in Tanzania, for the first time Swahili Fashion week shall launch the T-shirt graphic  design competition aimed at engaging the young and their creativity as part of expanding our fashion family especially when we celebrating our 50 years of independence”, added Gillian Rugumamu


“With our Ambitious plan to promote the Business of Fashion in the region, I would like to thank all our Partners, some of whom have supported us from the past previous Years to-date and would like to Urge Various Organisation and Companies to come forward to support Our initiative by sponsoring this years Swahili fashion week “Concluded Public Relation Officer Enstenium Mgimba

 Swahili fashion week 2011 has been sponsored by the home of Swahili Fashion Week - Southern Sun, EATV, East Africa Radio, Precision Air, BASATA (Baraza La Sanaa Tanzania), Amarula, Ultimate Security, REDD’S original, Image Masters, Global Outdoor Ltd, Vayle Springs Ltd, Eventlites, Nipashe, Perfect Machinery Ltd, Michuzi blog, PKF Tanzania, New African Woman and 361 Degrees.


ABOUT SWAHILI FASHION WEEK

 Swahili Fashion Week is a fast growing platform for fashion and accessory designers from Swahili speaking countries and the African continent to showcase their talent, market their creativity and network with clientele and the international fashion industry. This is all aimed at emphasizing to the region that fashion is an income generating creative industry, meanwhile promoting a "Made in Africa " concept.



Swahili Fashion Week is NOW the largest annual fashion platform in East and Central Africa , to date. In its fourth year, Swahili Fashion Week will be celebrating Tanzania ’s 50 years of Independence , by bringing together 50 designers from Tanzania , Its neighbouring countries and rest of the world in celebrating its “UHURU”.



Having initiated a dynamic and promising platform for the fashion industry in the region, Swahili Fashion Week is now geared towards being the most sought out after fashion platform in Africa for the international market founded, created and conceptualised in year 2008 by Mustafa Hassanali.

                                                                      

For more information visit: www.swahilifashionweek.com




                                   

UFUNGUZI WA SWAHILI FASHION WEEK KUZINDULIWA ARUSHA



TUZO ZA KWANZA ZA UBUNIFU WA MAVAZI AFRIKA MASHARIKI NA KATI KUZINDULIWA LEO



MASHINDANO YA KWANZA YA UBUNIFU WA TISHETI KUFANYIKA TANZANIA



Swahili Fashion Week ni maonyesho makubwa yatakayohusisha Afrika mashariki na kati. Kwa mwaka wake wa nne sasa Swahili Fashion Week itafanyika National Museum tarehe 10,11 na 12 Novemba 2011 Dar-es-salaam Tanzania .



“Mwaka huu tumekuwa zaidi na katika kuthibitisha hili Wiki ya maoneshoya mavazi  ya Swahili inapeleka maonesho hayo kwa mara ya kwanza kabisa Arusha ambapo ni makao makuau ya umoja wan chi za afrika na baadae onesho lenyewe kufanyika jijini Dar es Salaam, tukiwa na lengo kubwa la kuongeza uelewa wa mavazi, na daima kuwa wa kwanza kutimiza malengo mbalimbali katika tansia nzima ya mavazi,.” Alisema Mustafa Hassanali

Mwaka huu maonesho ya mwanzo yatafanyika katika hoteli ya Mount Meru tarehe 8 Oktoba 2011 kuanzia saa mbili usiku kwa namna ya kipekee kutoka kwa wenyeji wetu Hoteli ya Mount Meru .



 “Katika maonesho haya wabunifu zaidi ya 15 kutoka sehemu mbalimbali Tanzania wataonesha mavazi yao vilevile kutakuwa na burudani kali kutoka kwa wasanii wa hapa hapa nyumbani nah ii ni katika kukuza kazi za wabunifu wa Kitanzania na Afrika Mashariki mikoani alimalizia.” Hassanali

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Katika kutanua wigo wanMaonesho ya wiki ya mavazi ya Swahili imeona njia mbalimbali za kukuza mavazi ya kinyumbani na watu wazungukao tansia hii ya mavazi na kwa mara ya kwanza kabisa katika historia ya maonesho ya mavazi Afrika Mashariki na Kati inazindua rasmi tuzo za maonesho ya wiki ya Swahili katika kuwatambua wadau mablimbali wa tansia hii na wale wanaoizunguka pia.









Katika tuzo hizi wananchi wataruhusiwa pia kufanyaa maamuzi katika tuzo hizi ambapo watapiga kura kupitia vyombo mbalimbali na kura hizo zitahakikiwa na PKF Tanzania na washindi watatunzwa tuzo hizo katika tafrija ya utoaji wa tuzo za wiki ya mavazi  ya swahili itakayofanyika tarehe 12 Novemba 2011 na baadhi ya kategori zinazoshindaniwa ni pamoja na Mbunifu bora wa mwaka wa mavazi, Mbunifu bora wa mavazi anayechipukia, Mwanamitindo bora wa mwaka wa kike, na Mwanamitindo bora wa mwaka wa kiume na zinginezo





“Vilevile bila kusahau uwepo wa kizazi kipya nchini Tanzania, kwa mara ya kwanza pia maonesho ya wiki ya Swahili itazindua shindano la utengenezaji na ubunifu wa tisheti huku lengo kuu likiwa kuhusisha vijana na ubunifu wao katika kukuza na kuendeleza familia yetu kimavazi hasa tukizingatia kwa mwaka huu tunasherekea miaka 50 ya Uhuru.” aliongezea Meneja mradi wa Wiki ya maonesho ya mavazi ya Swahili Gillian Rudumamu



“Tunamalengo ya kutangaza biashara ya mitindo katika mataifa mbalili. Ningependa kuwashukuru washirika wetu wote,na wale wote waliotuunga mkono kuanzia miaka ilioyopita na hata sasa.Na pia ningeomba kutoa wito kwa jumuiya na mashirika mbalimbali kutuunga mkono mwaka huu katika maonesho ya mavazi ya wiki ya Swahili.”alisema Afisa habari na mahusiano Enstenium Mgimba 





Swahili fashion week 2011 imedhaminiwa na ,the home of Swahili Fashion Week - Southern Sun, EATV, East Africa Radio, Precision Air, BASATA (Baraza La Sanaa Tanzania), Amarula, Ultimate Security, REDD’S original, Image Masters, Global Outdoor Ltd, Vayle Springs Ltd, Eventlites, Nipashe, Perfect Machinery Ltd, Michuzi blog, PKF Tanzania and 361 Degrees.



KUHUSU SWAHILI FASHION WEEK



Swahili fashion week ni jukwaa la wabunifu wote katika mavazi na vito kutoka katika nchi zinazozungumza lugha ya Kiswahili na kuonesha ubunifu wao, kutangaza sanaa zao ili kupata wateja wa bidhaa zao. Hii yote imelenga katika kukuza sanaa ya maonyesho ya mavazi na kujipatia kipato, kutengeneza ajira ili kuhamasisha katika lengo la kuwa na (Bidhaa kutoka Afrika Mashariki)



Swahili Fashion Week ni maonyesho makubwa yatakayohusisha Afrika mashariki na kati, . Kwa mwaka wake wa nne sasa Swahili Fashion Week itasheherekea miaka 50 ya Uhuru kwa kuleata pamoja wabunifu 50 kutoka Tanzania ,nchi za jirani na duniani kote katika kusheherekea siku yake ya UHURU.

 Kwa  kuanzisha kitu cha tofauti na chenye kuleta matumani katika ubunifu wa jukwaa la maonesho ya mavazi, Swahili fashion week imekua moja ya tamasha kubwa la maonesho ya mavazi kwa ukanda wa Afrika na soko la kimataifa, mtazamo  wa 2008 kutoka kwa Mustafa Hassanali.

                                                                       Kwa taarifa zaidi pitia : www.swahilifashionweek.com

UCHE JOMBO TAKES NEW MOVIE 'DAMAGE' ON US TOUR

  Veteran screen actress, Uche Jombo, has decided to take her message against domestic violence to another level, with plans to take her movie Damage on a tour across the United States of America as part of the awareness against domestic violence in the month regarded as domestic violence month in the United States.

Damage which has already had a spectacular premiere in Lagos and London, is set to arrive in New York on the October 7^th, Kentucky on October 15^th, Houston, Atlanta on the 21^st of October and in Philadelphia. Already tickets for the event are already on sale online at www.damagemovietickets.com.

Other places the movie will be showing are, Staten Island, NY, 120 Clinton Ave. – Friday, 10/7 at 7PM (Red Carpet Event) and Saturday, 10/8 at 4AM; Minneapolis, MN, Brookdale Cinema 8 – Saturday, 10/8 at 7PM (Red Carpet Event) and Sunday, 10/9 at 4AM; Houston, TX, Fun Asia Bollywood Cinema 6 – Friday, 10/21 (Red Carpet Event) at 8PM and Saturday, 10/22 at 4AM. Red Carpet dates include an after party which will be attended by the members of the cast. The Movie & after party tickets can be also be purchased online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2219279926/eorg

When asked about her decision to take her movie on a tour in the United States, Uche said, “it is just a way of spreading the message against domestic violence, because if we look at it, it is truly a global problem. Also, apart from the showing of the movie in the United States, there would also be the sale of merchandise which would further spread the message to stop domestic violence. This will not only raise awareness to domestic violence, but would also serve as a means of raising funds which would be contributed toward the course.  

 Uche Jombo who is the producer of the movie, also acted in the movie alongside some of Nollywood’s best like Tonto Dike, Basorge Tariah Jr and Kalu Ikeagwu.

The movie ‘Damage’ presents the case of love and domestic violence in such a manner that has never been seen in Nollywood. ‘Damage’ is about the story of a man (Kalu Ikeagwu) and his wife (Uche Jombo) who loves each other immensely, but their communication channel is flawed as there is always one thing or the other to fight about, and this has a serious psychological effect on their children and led to irreplaceable loss.

When asked how she felt about her work, Uche Jombo stated, I am very proud of what we have achieved, there is no better word to describe how I feel when I see the turnout of people coming to watch the movie and am sure that all those involved in the production of the film would definitely feel the same way.

BABY GIRL FOR DAKORE AND OLUMIDE AKANDE

 The latest buzz about Dakore Egbuson the beautiful actress, presenter and model indicates that she was delivered of a bouncing baby girl in the United States of America. The actress got married in January this year to Olumide Harry Akande, a businessman and son of a leading Nigerian politician and billionaire.
 Their wedding at a church inside Park View Estate was graced by eminent personalities.Theirs was one of the most talked about romance in the entertainment industry.

MO CHEDDAH's UNCLAD PICTURE TO EL DEE CAUSES CONTROVERSY ON TWITTER

  Mo Cheedah and Eldeee who tried to pull a fast one via tweeter by sending unclad photos got their fingers burnt as the pictures leaked to many of their followers.
  The two artistes were at it in the midnight when most people were probably snoring. Eldee and Mocheddah were tweeting so 'hard' to the point that Eldee asked for unclad pics of Mocheedah. Unknown to them, you cant DM a pic on twitter without it showing on the timeline.It was then that the wise ones, who were still awake quickly picked and re tweeted Mocheedah's....pic that  was sent.

 The following morning, both claimed that their account have been hacked on the social network.
 Mocheedah is barely in her early twenties while El Dee (real name-Lanre Dabiri) is married and he is in his mid thirties.
 Mocheddah recently broke up with her musician boyfriend, Peeshaun of Skuki.-Gistmaster.com

PHOTOS FROM MTN POWER OF 10 CONCERT IN ILORIN,ABUJA AND PORT HARCOURT

Chidinma performing

Adewale Ayuba

Dr.Sid

 Updates on the MTN Power of 10 concert In Nigeria.Gistmaster bring you photos from the exciting moment when stars storm the city of Abuja, Ilorin and Port Harcourt to groove with  MTN customers.

Iyanya

WHIZZ KID

Shina Peters

FUNKE AKINDELE TALKS ABOUT THE MAN IN HER LIFE +HER LOVE FOR SHOES

 By Kemi Ashefon (Punch Newspaper)
 Funke Akindele. Her name surely rings a bell. Not one given to much airs around her, she triggers off the interview by saying, “I am too down-to-earth, unassuming and I remind myself that no matter the glitz and glamour, I am still Funke Akindele.”

So, what’s new about her? Nothing, except for the fact that she is just back from New York, United States of America, where she went to have her movie, The return of Jenifa, premiered.

“I was scared before the premiere kicked off,” she recalls. Why? “I was wondering if what I had would match the expectations of the people coming to see the movie. I ran to the back of the hall and was almost shivering when it started but when I saw people laughing, with eyes glued to the screen, I knew my fears were over.”

You would not help but laugh at some of her jokes as the interview progresses. But the Ikorodu born graduate of law, who chose to be an actress instead, would not laugh at certain experiences she has gone through in her few years on stage.

“These are painful and unforgettable incidents which could have thrown me off balance,” she laments. According to Funke, who is the second in a family of four children, the media, which has celebrated her over the years, also contributed to some of her hurts.

“I was shocked to read an article that I was arrested at Heathrow for a drug related offence! Me? Drugs! Never! I was in my room in Lagos and had never travelled to London. Even whenever I did, my route was not Heathrow. I called my publicist, called everyone I knew and started telling them I was not arrested. It was not a funny experience at all,” she recalls.

She got different doses of such write-ups — alleged dates with different men and lots more. “There were moments I stayed in my room and cried. When you are in show business and you have reached a certain pedestal, you lose confidence of opening up to people on your challenges. If you do, you are the gist on every lips and journalists feast on it. So, I end up telling my hurts to God and nobody.”

That brings you to her world of being tagged a celebrity. Her story of fame would not tire you as she says: “It robs you of privacy — everyone wants to know what is happening to you, your dates, they want to have you at their parties, they want you to smile 24-7 even if you are in foul moods, they want you to be perfect and everyone believes you are not just human!

“I was at the airport sometime back and a woman came to say hello. Of course, I greeted her politely. Again, she came and I did same thing. Again, she came and I was still my smiling self. This went on like 20 times and she brought many people to see me! When it was time to board the plane, I was on a queue and suddenly had a slap on my back! It was the woman and she said, ‘Abebelube’ (Yoruba word for a more-than-smart person) and laughed. Was I hurt? I just grinned and said ‘thank you ma.’ The normal Funke Akindele would have reacted but I just reminded myself of the status. But I am human! I remember having fever, went to the clinic, was asked to run a test and as my doctor attended to me, another doctor passed by and said in everyone’s hearing that, ‘Funke Akindele came for a pregnancy test!’ Though he was joking, what if those people picked it up and the rumour spread? Even if I came for a pregnancy test, am I not entitled to my privacy? It is not too enviable a world.”

Born of parents she describes as ‘very strict’, her growing up years would not have been better. She reminisces: “I was always getting into trouble and my mother, a gynaecologist, was very strict. I was more of a tomboy and never saw myself as a girl. My father, an educationist, would not suffer fools gladly. I was like any other girl next door. It was fun and I would have remained in the comfort of my home instead of the public eye.”

It’s obvious Funke makes all efforts to retain her celebrity status by looking glamorous. “I am not finding it funny,” she says chuckling. “Naturally, I am a jeans-on-t-shirt person but now I cannot do that always. If I just wanted to make my hair, not far from my home, I have to dress up! There was a day I went to make my hair in jeans and ballet shoes and when I entered, all eyes were on me and some said I was too ordinary-looking! Even if you are not comfortable in killer heels, you wear them on red carpet! Now, I have a stylist who is in charge of what I wear, how I wear and where I wear them to. She flew with me to New York and helped with my look. Not an easy lifestyle and I see it as vain.”

My fashion fetish? I can die for good shoes. I love Vivienne Westwood a lot and Christian Louboutin. I wear any good shoes and not really out for designer labels.”

Asked how much she has spent on clothes or any fashion accessories and she answers, “I buy what I like and can’t really say that I have spent any amount on any accessories. I have clothiers who give great discounts and I also buy things anytime I am abroad.”

She confesses to be ‘doing something’ on her figure. “Even when I am trim, my tummy isn’t. I am suffering from occupational hazards because I eat late while on location and that makes your tummy bigger. Now, I have stopped eating after 7pm.”

Don’t think she is very single and shopping for a mate, as reported in some local magazines. “I have a man in my life,” she reveals. Though not emphatic on any wedding bells soon, Funke, who also writes her scripts, produces and directs her films, says: “I was surprised at that write-up because when the reporter came to me and said that my fans wanted to know when I would be married; I said, he should tell my fans to keep praying for me to get the best.”

With the Lagos premiere of The Return of Jenifa coming up, she urges youths to embrace creativity. “Anything can happen in the hands of a creative youth and that is what I always emphasise in my films. You need not sell body to get anywhere in life, make use of your potential,” she says.

BRANDY ARRIVES NIGERIA, AHEAD OF MTN PROJECT FAME OPENING CONCERT

  American star, Brandy arrived Nigeria soil today ahead of tomorrow's MTN project fame opening concert in Lagos. Gistmaster gathered that the sexy and classy 'The Boy is mine' star would be performing alongside other notable Nigerian stars.She was received at the International Airpot today by staff of MTN a leading telecom company operating Nigeria, some media personalities  and well wishers.-Niyi Tabiti