Saturday, October 8, 2011

OCTOBER 2011:ELEGANT MODEL JOY IDEDINMA ADORNS ZEN MAGAZINE COVER

 Elegant, alluring and exciting are just a few words we would use to introduce the model on our October issue. Joy Ikedinma is a 22 year old Nigerian model based in America – known to her friends as Pretty Joi; she is addicted to everything Fashion & Modeling. 
 Joy enjoys doing fashion shows the same way some people love their veggies and was recently hired to be a Spokesmodel for a Virgin Hair company in New York. With definitely the world at her finger tips and goals such as been the next miss global Nigeria 2012, Joy can only get better and mature to become a true African Diva. Also in this issue, we got photo exclusives from the Everybody Loves Iceprince (ELI) album launch in Lagos, we focus on Swahili Fashion Week as they debut their showcase in Arusha, Fashion exclusives with the amazing Kachi Designs, Azzaro & iamISIGO, and many more interesting things.

Photos by:- Aj Jawa Photography
Make Up Artist:- Michelle Bornapete
Hair Stylist:- Lorenzo Chew
Designer:- Elaine J. Dreyer Collection





Thursday, October 6, 2011

THE MAN STEVE JOBS

Billionaire Steve Jobs was the official wedding photographer when Lary Ellison of Oracle got married to Melaine Craft in December 2003. Don't ask how he was paid for doing the job for his friend.
 A glimpse into Steve Jobs' biography shows that he was born in 1955 in San Fransisco in the USA. He co-founded Apple alongside Steve Wozniak and Mark Markkula.
 He was the CEO of Apple Inc before he resigned and the mantle fell on Tim Cooks.
 Steve was an adopted child of Paul and Clara Jobs of California but his own biological parents Abdulfattah John Jandali, Syrian immigrant to America and Joanne Schieble from Switzerland.

Unknown to most people, Steve left Apple in 1985 and started NeXT, a computer company. But after sometime, Apple bought NeXT and that made Steve Jobs returned to Apple. He became the CEO in 1997 until 2011 when he left the position.
He died of Cancer in October 2011
 Jobs was married to Laurene Powell in 1991.They had two children. Steve had a daughter from a previous relationship in 1978.
   RIP Steve!
 

GOOD NIGHT STEVE JOBS

 Apple founder Steve Jobs died yesterday after a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer.

He died on a day Apple shares fell 1.2 per cent to $373.73 in pre-market trading in the United States.

The 56-year-year-old lived and breathed the business which began life in a garage and became the most valuable company in the world.

There have been four apples that changed the world. The one that Eve ate, the one that fell on Newton’s head, The Beatles Record label and the business Jobs named after that.

Jobs once said: “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful. That’s what matters to me.”

Tributes, led by President Barack Obama, began pouring in within minutes of the company confirming the death of the mastermind behind the iPhone, iPad and the iPod at the age of 56.

Fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to Steve Jobs' in their masses. Within minutes of the announcement by Apple, RIP Steve Jobs was trending.

Soon after iHeaven, iClouds, iSad and ThankYouSteve also began repeatedly to be tweeted.

In the hour after his death was announced, there were more than 170,000 mentions of 'RIP Steve Jobs' on Twitter.

A  statement by Apple’s board of directors said:”We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today...Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.”

Jobs leaves a wife, a son and two daughters.

His relatives also released a statement, which said he “died peacefully today, surrounded by his family.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the news of Jobs’s death to Apple employees via e-mail, in which he said: ‘I have some very sad news I want to share with all of you.

‘’Death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon.

“No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him.”

Obama tweeted: “Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. From all of us at Obama2012, thank you for the work you make possible every day - including ours.”

Mr Obama later gave a fuller statement, in which he praised Jobs as a ‘visionary’ who was “bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.” 

He added: “And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.”

Steve Wozniak, who started Apple with Jobs in 1976, said he will miss him ‘as much as everyone’.

As CEO he earned only $1 a year, but he held 5,426 million Apple shares as well as 138 million shares in Disney.

His wealth is estimated at more than $5billion.

With his trademark jeans and casual jumper, he became synonymous with the company’s every innovation in recent years, from the iPod through to the iPhone and iPad.

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates also spoke of the 'profound impact' Jobs had on the world.

“I'm truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs' death. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.

'The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely.”

Google Chief Executive Larry Page posted on his Google+ account: “He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all else has always been an inspiration to me.”

In a statement, Bob Iger, chief executive of Walt Disney, described  Jobs as a person whose 'legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built.'

California Governor Jerry Brown,  

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former California governor and Hollywood actor,  Michael Dell, CEO and founder Dell Inc, also described him as a visionary.
-The Nation

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

HOW MTN SHUT DOWN LAGOS WITH BRANDY,DBANJ,JOE AT MTN PROJECT FAME CONCERT

 After a long period of auditions across Africa, the all new season opened with a lot of glamor as a lot of celebrities in the entertainment industry flooded the MTN Project Fame Opening Gala on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Notable faces at the event include Veteran actor and Actress, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, Segun Arinze, Jay Jay Okocha, Chidi Mokeme, Dayo Adeneye, Cobhams, Banky W, Sasha among many others.
 The event had international award winning sensational singer, Brandy, revered R&B artiste, Joe and Nigerian popstar, Dbanj thrill the audience of over 5,000 guests. MTN Project Fame past winners, Iyanya, Mike, Praise, Kesse and Chidinma also performed at the electrifying event.
“Just landed in the states! Nigerian love will keep me smiling forever! Thank you to all the fans who supported the MTN event…Love you all!” an excited Brandy tweeted from her official handle @4everbrandy shortly after arriving the US today Tuesday October 4, 2011.
17 finalists emerged out of the 19 contestants that were introduced to the audience for the MTN Project Fame season 4 as two of the contestants went home from the opening gala night. 
 The Project Fame academy will train the finalists on the A- Z of the art and business of music, using special in-house coaching and performance as well as external mentors who will take turns to prepare the contestants for a future in the music industry. The contestants are to spend some weeks in boot camp before moving into the academy for proper training.
MTN Project Fame West Africa  started in 2008 and has produced some of Nigeria’s rising stars.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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 7th, Kentucky on October 15th, Houston, Atlanta on the 21st 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.

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