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Words: Niyi Tabiti Photos: Ritas' Nollywood star actress and one of Nigeria's fast rising style icons, Miss Rita Dominic ,recently had a meet and greet session at Nokia office in Ikeja,Lagos.It was a touch of style an elegance.Here are some of the photos and that of the team behind the session.

Witty and ever stylish fashion Uk based fashion designer - Emmy Collins , is certainly not resting on his oars , as he would be opening his new flagship store very soon on shoreditch high street, London. Ever since his depature from the buzzing fashion district in Lagos - Nigeria , on Awolowo road in Ikoyi, this anti-trend,original,bold,out of d box thinker,Sexy ,rebellious, ,Funky but desirable designer , has taken his avant-garde,not 4 d faint hearted,Elegant  wears to another level. One thing is for such though,you will be spot on in one of his pieces.

Hi people, the Beauty and the Feast fasahion and beauty exhibition, which took place in Ikoyi on the 11th of october , was one event that would not be forgotten in a hurry, as the event was wrapped in a unique glamour capsule that wowed all the happy shoppers.  It was the perfect platform for networking , as well as awareness and increase in mileage. The atmosphere was charged and the Glamour spread was enough to satisfy the crowd. The pictures tell it all. L-R; Eunice Efole, Rukkies and Joan Okorodudu, CEO of ISIS MODELS and Creative director of the HOUSE OF J'OLA trying to make a choice from the Glamour spread @ the D Lune stand . Highly artistic and creative LUCY of D LUNE strikes an elegant pose. D LUNE was one of the exhibitors showcasing her fantastic locally made bags and shoes with 100% international standard in quality. Gracious ladies from LISE make up range. LISE make-up range is one of Nigeria's indigenous make-up Brands and it is owned by one of Nigeria's fines

I was shocked to the marrow when I heard that the Nigerian style industry has lost the indefatigable Nicholas Anukanti. He was very popular in his days at Galaxy Television in Lagos . He co-hosted the first Nigerian Television Fashion Show at Airport Hotel, Ikeja.I remember Nicholas passion for the fashion industry. I remember when he started the Style.com television show. We shared ideas on the industry and the vast opportunities. The last time we saw was at Adewale Ademokoya’s event. He was looking robust and lively as usual. Now Nicholas his gone! Rest in peace I could not believe that we have lost Nicholas...even when i wrote it some days back on my Facebook status.I remember 2003 when we narrowly excaped death in the hands of some cultists at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. We had gone there to cover their jambite night.Shortly after the Pageant that also too place that day at Kuto Cultural Centre, there was stampede. Cultists invaded the place. Most of them weilded dan

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A new Yoruba movie 'Egberun maili' is set to showcase in UK in November 2009.Directed by Dotun Taylor, One thousand Miles tells a story of young Omolola Adebayo, an intelligent Chartered Accountant Spinster, who mistakenly sends a text message meant for her Fiancée to a stranger’s phone. This stranger turns out to be a conservative artist who is a Farmer in Osogbo; Iwintunde Kupoluyi. Iwintunde responds to this text, writing one of the best love poems Omolola has ever read. Omolola on the other end gets really curious and begins to speak with this stranger on the phone. She notices that her already existing relationship may be threatened, so she tries stopping her friendship with this stranger but could not. One day she gets too curious and wants to add a face to the voice of this stranger, who is a sworn enemy with the Lagos ’ ‘fast lane’ life style. She made the journey all the way to Oshogbo ...click on afrikkacreations to read more

Dapo Oyebanjo, the popular musician known as D'banj, Mr.Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface belong to the class of stars at the Mtv Africa Music Award (MAMA 2009) in Kenya, who went home with awards. Others include MI and Psquare from Nigeria.D'banj went home with the Artist of the year award,Tuface lead others in his category to win the best Rand B category.Psquare score the edge as the Best Hip Hop group in Africa.MI got the MTV Africa Music Award of Best new act. Best Video went to Wahu of Kenya,Best Male artist also went to nameless of Kenya.Others who got award include Samini of Ghana for best performer.World class acts such as Wyclef and Akon added sparks to the glamourous event. photos: Photographs: WireImage/G. Cattermole supermodel, Ajunwa and Wyclef