You Must Attend Women 4 Africa 'Think BIG' Conference

WOMEN4AFRICA

Presents

The ‘THINK BIG’ Conference

(BIG Dreams start from BIG Thoughts)

Taking place on Saturday 17th November 2012 at

NH Harrington Hotel, 5-25 Harrington Gardens, London SW7 4JW

From 1-6pm (Registration starts 12.30pm)

Come and Network, Be Inspired and hear from the Speakers who ‘Think Big.’

For more details visit http://www.women4africa.com/conference/

Book your Early Bird tickets now!!! You really don't want to miss this.

Orange Culture, Meena, 1883, Belle Du Jour Others Make MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week Awards 2012

After holding auditions in Port Harcourt, Abuja and Lagos, the 12 finalists that will show their collections in October during MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week Awards have been chosen (and we are glad as we’ve featured 3 of them already!!)

Those chosen don’t only get the chance to show their collections during Lagos Fashion & Design Week which holds on the 24th of October – the 27th 2012, they have already been through special Subtraction classes sponsored by British Council Nigeria and facilitated Julian Roberts; the inventor of a garment pattern cutting method called ‘Subtraction Cutting’, which he demonstrates live in front of large audiences in America

Remy Martin September party heads to Club Vegas

Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac is poised to continue its trend of providing
premium and unequalled excitement for its loyal consumers as the premium brand’s
signature monthly event tagged At The Club With Remy Martin storms Club Vegas,
Ikeja, Lagos on September 29, 2012 in grand style.

As always every month since May 2012, the premium brand invites all to come party At
The Club With Remy Martin this month with rave of the moment and past MTN Project
Fame winner, Iyanya. The Kukere crooner leads a star-studded cast of some of Naija’s
finest acts like Rexx, Shaydee, world famous DJ Spinall, Shody, among others on a
night that promises to be void of any dull moments.

According to Remy Martin Senior Brand Manager, Thibault Robert, the brand’s ability
to sustain its drive to provide top class entertainment for all its loyal consumers and

Sultan features father Kwam 1 on 'Talazo Reloaded'

Sultan Marshall is the multi-talented son of Fuji legend K1. The 20 year old budding star recently hit the studio with his Dad to create a kind of collaboration that is rarely seen in music industries worldwide, a father and son joint effort.

Talazo Reloaded is produced by super talented, creator and brains behind the monster hit Yahooze, Puffy T.  Sultan, who is based in Chicago in the United States plans to relocate to Nigeria to pursue his music career.

Katy Perry named Billboard's Woman of the Year

Pop star Katy Perry was named Billboard's Woman of the Year on Tuesday, after a whirlwind 12 months in which she split up with her husband and turned their break-up into a hit single and film. 
The singer has won over a legion of fans, known as 'katycats,' on Twitter and Facebook with her quirky costumes and catchy bubble gum pop songs. 

Forbes placed Perry at No. 3 on their highest-earning female musicians list in December 2011, estimating her pre-tax earnings at $44 million. 

She has sold 48 million tracks in the United States alone, according to Billboard, including the hits "Firework," "California Gurls," "E.T." and "Hot N Cold" from her major-label 2008 debut "One Of The Boys" and 2010 album "Teenage Dream." 

Perry has become a branding machine, lending her name to her own fragrance, nail polish and false eyelash

Saeon performs for Nigerian Ambassador to France & UK At NEL Awards

Akin O. Fayomi, Nigerian Ambassador to France, Nigeria High Commissioner to UK, Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Jimmy Akingbola of BBC, Jide Alabi and other dignitaries & celebrities were all present at the
2012 Annual Nigerian Entertainment & Lifestyle Awards were Saeon graced the stage and gained the attention of all present, including the ambassadors.

Watch the Video here

Chris Brown Rocking his Black Hair

Chris Brown was spotted rocking his natural black hair again while hitting the club with Sean Kingston in Los Angeles.  Rocking his shiny black hair again (which he debuted during his probation hearing earlier this week), "Strip" singer Chris Brown was spotted arriving to at Supper Club in Hollywood to host his Black Pyramid party. 

He has also revealed his video for "Don't Judge Me" is on the way when he  announced his upcoming fall/winter Carpe Diem tour in Europe where he'll be performing his Fortune album hits and more.  It kicks off in November with a stop in Oslo, Norway, he hits the O2 arenas in Berlin & Dublin, and wraps up the tour in Paris on December 7th.

New Video: Nneka - Lucifer (No Doubt)

Check out Nneka's new Video for 'Lucifer'.. Enjoy!!!

Arthur Guinness Day - What Are We Celebrating?

Hi Guys! Another exciting day is around the corner; the Arthur Guinness Day celebration. On this day, Arthur Guinness is celebrated worldwide and true Guinness Foreign Extra Stout lovers, the world over, traditionally hold the 27th of September as their own epic day of celebration where they toast to the legacy of Arthur Guinness.

Nigeria is not left out in this worlwide celebration as we and the rest of the world raise our glasses to Arthur on this day and celebrate a truly inspiring brand, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout.

In the spirit of true brotherhood, Friday September 28th, 2012 has been set aside to celebrate with you and it’ll be going down at an all exclusive Guinness VIP Black Party taking place at La Mango Restaurant & Bar – 2, Adekunle Fajuyi Street, GRA, Ikeja by 17:59!!! Guinness lovers all over the world will be joining us in raising glasses and toasting to Arthur in recognition of the remarkable heritage this iconic brand represents, Guinness.

Foreign Extra Stout! So, where will you be on Arthur Guinness's day? La Mango in GRA, Ikeja is the place

Hot or Not: Genevieve Nnaji Rocks Natural Hair

Before            and       Now

Cute or Not?

Girls On Fire!! Waje and Omawumi Cover Y! Magazine

The new edition of Y! Magazine has as its cover music divas Waje and Omawumi who are two of the hottest brands on the scene at the moment, in a shoot anchored by the iconic Kelechi Amadi-Obi and styled by Yemi Olowu and Onyinye Fafi-Obi. 

Funke Akindele Oloyede Flaunts Baby Bump at Florence Ita Giwa Event

Nollywood Actress Funke Akinele Oloyede was spotted at a Red Ball event last weekend. She showed off her baby bump in a Red Satin gown at Senator Florence Ita-Giwa sponsored Red Ball for Bakassi Children at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. 

Funke dazzled with other stars like Monalisa Chinda, Joke Silva, Annie Macaulay Idibia, Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic on the runway. 

Trailed by pregnancy rumor early this month after NEAwards which held in New York, she didn't deny it or confirm it. She unconciously displayed her baby bump at the event. She got married to Almaroof Kehinde Oloyede on Saturday May 26, 2012 at The Haven, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. 

International Artist Akon Stars in Season Finale of MTV Meets

MTV Base and MTN are to round off a fascinating second season of youth empowerment series MTV Base Meets… with MTN by screening a gripping interview with Senegalese-American recording artist and business mogul, Akon. 
MTV Base Meets Akon with MTN will premiere on terrestrial TV stations across Africa including: TV2 (Cameroon), Wednesday 26 September at 21:00;  Swazi TV (Swaziland), Thursday 27 September at 18:30; Rwanda TV (Rwanda), Thursday 27 September at 17:30; Viasat (Ghana), Thursday 27 September at 21:00; NTV (Uganda), Friday 28 September at 18:00; Muvi TV (Zambia), Friday 28 September at 17:00; STV (Nigeria), Sunday 30 September at 17:00.  The episode will premiere on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Wednesday 3 September 2012 at 20:30 CAT. 
Akon met with MTV VJ Vanessa Mdee and five passionate young Africans from all over the continent on Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, California in September 2012.  Among those lining up to meet with Akon were Zambian computer science student
Catherine Nkonjera (20), Rwandan commerce student
Marc Gwamaka (24), 20 year old computer science student
Xolani Kunene from Swaziland, Ugandan economics student and music promoter
Kenneth Tamali (22) and South African designer Annah Mabasa (26).

Among the topics discussed by Akon and the group are fame, ambition, education, how to find and develop

Japheth Omojuwa, 24 other customers blacklisted by Arik Airline

Arik Air has released a list of Nigerians, who will not be allowed to fly with them. One of the most prominent names on the list is Japheth Omojuwa, who has been on a campaign against the airline, because of his misplaced iPAD.

Last week, the social activist, booked a flight from Abuja to Lagos with Arik and actually boarded, before they discovered their own error and got him off the flight.

Here's the full list of the blacklisted customers:

Japheth Omojuwa
George Uriesi
Messrs Victor-Ogbondah Elo

MI and Naeto C in First Ever Performance of 'Bartender'

Nigeria's favourite rappers, M.I and Naeto C will make their very first Hennessy Artistry club appearance at Deuces Nightclub this Friday September 28!This will be the first time both rappers will perform the Hennessy Artistry theme song to an exclusive audience since the release of the track and video in August.

The invite only event promises to be a classic experience for music fans and lovers of the Hennessy brand. The event will also see Hennessy Artistry supporting acts; DammyKrane and Burna Boy perform alongside M.I and Naeto C.

"Me and my brother, Naeto C are set to give our fans and Hennessy lovers a really good time at Deuces" M.I says. Naeto C says,

"We are ready to deliver a world class Hennessy party this Friday so come out and get ready to be blown away!"M.I and Naeto C were announced as headliners for the annual music initiative, Hennessy Artistry on July 20, 2012. Both rappers then went ahead to release the historic Hennessy Artistry collaboration track, "Bartender". The video for the hit track directed by Clarence Peters has gone on to dominate playlists on TV

BOJ (BolajiDRB) - OMO PASTOR / PRETTY GIRL Freestyle

BOJ (BolajiDRB) one of the members of DRB LASGIDI and he performes an acoustic version of two of his songs with AJEBUTTER22 on Ego Fix TV

ENJOY...

Domestic Violence: Katherine Edoho & Hadiza Azzay Speak Out

In support of Peace One Day's Global Truce 2012 'Reducing Domestic Violence' Campaign and in celebration of Peace Day taking place on the 21st of September, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa is creating awareness of the human and emotional cost of domestic violence by launching a short Eliminate Domestic Violence documentary which voices the experiences of gender-based violence victims. 

Given that over 50% of Nigerian women are abused by their husbands, this video represents a call for the complete eradication of gender-based violence and a milestone in the campaign to amplify public awareness of domestic violence and empower victims to voice their experiences without reproach. 


During the March 21st 2012 press launch of the Global Truce 2012 Campaign, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder-President H.E Mrs. Toyin Saraki addressed both the problem of gender-based violence and

Wizkid and Manager Osagie Part Ways

Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid and his manager Osagie Osarenkhue of M.et.al have parted ways and ended their five year management relationship. According to sources, Osagie's deal with Wizkid ended 3 months ago and both parties have tried as much as possible to keep it away from the public.

However, the CEo of M.et.al wil continue to work with Skales, Niyola and Shaydee.

Osagie also manages Solidstar, Dammy Krane, Dee Money [Ghana].

May D Floats New Record Label

May D is the new boss... Weeks after being sacked by Square Records, 2012 Headies Nominee; May D, has floated his own record label. The artiste, who is known for his hit single, Ile Ijo, is to have started his label called “Confam Entertainment”.

According to Hiphop world magazine, when asked if there is anybody else signed under the record label, he said “It’s just me now, I have some girl from UK but I’m still watching”.

 The singer is also set to release a video which was shot in Atlanta, to his song titled “Gat Me High” of his yet to be titled debut album.

Don't miss out on Brief Essential LINGERIE ACCESSORY Giveaway on All Orders This Week

Free lingerie accessory  delivered with any product purchased this week - Designer Lingerie, Bras, Briefs, Underwear, Sportswear, Loungewear, Shapewear, Hosiery, T-shirts, Boxers, Swimwear and more for everyone in Nigeria. Delivery within Lagos is FREE. Hurry, visit www.briefessentials.com to take advantage!


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STORM 360 Presents The Eko Football Festival 2012 Exclusive Mixtape

As Eko Football Festival gets set to go live, Storm 360 got their official DJ Int Deejay Neptune to make one of his hugely anticipated mixtapes to celebrate the moment, the mixtape is now live and available for free download and as usual Neptune has knocked it out of the box, over 46 jams which have been dominating radio and clubs all over Lagos all year are brought together for the first time in this way by Int Deejay Neptune, if this is your first visit to Lagos then get ready to be rocked to the bone.

Neptune says " it was a real pleasure to put this one together and i just want to shout out all the artists for making those fire jams and making my life easy. It's also my birthday today and i'm glad to use this medium

Save the date!! LEAP Africa 9th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards and 10th Anniversary Celebration

The Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards is a unique platform to recognize the significant contributions and innovative solutions of young people to societal and economic challenges in Nigeria.


This year at the 9th Awards, LEAP is celebrating 10 years of its impact in leadership development. Since 2002, LEAP Africa has dedicated its efforts towards developing dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders and we would like you join LEAP as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.



Details of the event:

Theme: Youth Bulge: Ride the Tide

Date:       November 15, 2012

Venue:   Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos Island, Lagos

Time:     4:00 pm

This event is free!

Look Republic Unveils Quarterly Cover Page

After many months of brain storming, meetings, appointments and disappointments, Look Republic is beyond proud to unveil the cover of our debut magazine.

Simplicity at it's best, Look Republic magazine, is working at breaking ground worldwide. We're offering 100pages of pure fashion goodness, with work from three main points across the globe; Nigeria, Ghana and the UK.

In the coming weeks, we will be unveiling more of ourselves, our work and the talent and  art we've discovered. Buy first here is the face of Look Republic. Our face. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Follow LR on Twitter : @Look_Republic

CRYSTALS BAND GOES ‘LIVE’ AT INDUSTRY NIGHT

Crystals Band, the winners of 2012 Star Quest competition, will take center stage at the weekly Industry Night event on Wednesday Sep 26, 2012 at Oriental Hotel Lekki.

Having won the 8^th edition of ‘ Star Quest’ a musical talent hunt organized by Nigerian Breweries, these young creative and energetic performers were signed to the Efe Omorogbe’s led management outfit, Now Muzik .

Crystals Band performed at the Nigeria Star Trek tour in 11 cities across the country earlier this year, they were guest artist at the 35^th anniversary of METRO FM and were also there to support the winners of Star Quest 2011, D’Beat, by their amazing performance at ‘Live Lounge’- ‘ ‘D’Beat Goes On’ album launch edition.

The band which consists of rapper Ugwudike Romeo, drummer Oghenakhogie Emmanuel, keyboardist Onibudo Daniel, bass guitarist Inyang Godwin and the two female lead vocalists

Happy Birthday to my Crush

Happy Birthday Deejay Neptune 

To celebrate his birthday with me, Kindly download his latest single SKOOBIBOO here: www.tinyurl.com/skoobidoo