Genevieve Nnaji wears Jewel By Lisa designs

Genevieve recently sat down with CNN’s African Voices in a Jewel By Lisa Spring 2011 “Lady” dress. She tells CNN that she’s proud of her country- proudly Nigerian. CNN African Voices focus on the Nigerian-born actress, her acting career, being compared to Hollywood’s Julia Roberts, supporting Nigerian fashion designers, and much more before her London premiere of her new film, Mirror Boy. She also talked about her family. She revealed that she’s a middle child with two older brothers and a younger sister. She was also wearing Jewel by Lisa at the New African Woman Magazine photo shoot
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Allure Female Fashion Icon 2011, Omowunmi Akinnifesi

 Omowunmi Akinnifesi emerged Vanguard Allure Female Fashion Icon 2011. I am happy for her....... stylish babe keep it up

Zed-Eye goes bigger, designs for Genevieve Nnaji & Shingai Shoniwa

A London-based fashion label, Zed-Eye is presently the hottest fashion brand. The Fashion outfit designed by Nigerian designer Ngozi Pere-Okorotie is rocking the fashion scene, from gracing  the pages of New African Woman Magazine to a recent CNN appearance.   Independent African fashion boutique, Agnes & Lola, carried Zed-Eye’s new Spring/Summer 2011 womenswear apparel fresh from the Tribal Romance Revisited Volume 2 Collection.  However, one of its trendy and splendid designs was worn by Shingai Shoniwa of the Noisettes in her August 2010 appearance for Pride magazine.
  Pride Magazine’s talented stylist Shevelle Rhule styled the Zimbabwean singer/songwriter in a Zed Eye Spring/Summer 2011 wrap dress with fur/ankara collar for the popular UK publication!
  In addition to that, 2010 Encomium most Stylish Female Celebrity (in 30s category) and a veteran actor, Genevieve Nnaji appeared on the latest cover of New African Woman magazine in blue panel Zed Eye Fall 2011 dress. This dress made its debut at London Fashion Week. Genevieve, as previously reported, is a huge supporter of Zed-Eye. Shout-out to Yenih’s World for the magazine cover!

Footballer Kalu Uche set to wed

Super Eagles star, Kalu Uche, 28, is set to wed his heartthrob, Anambra state born beauty, Nnenne Oforka who he has been dating quietly for many months. Their traditional wedding will take place in a few weeks in the bride’s hometown.

Super Models, Agbani, Oluchi welcomes new students into the Natures Gentle Touch Hair Institute

Ambassadors for Natures Gentle Touch Agbani Darego and Oluchi welcomed new students into the Natures Gentle Touch Hair Institute a few days back. At an induction ceremony at the institute's premises, the international supermodels informed the students on the huge financial opportunities in being professional hair stylists and advised them to make the best out of the opportunities that await them over the course of their training and after. The ambassadors, who have worked with various renowned stylists from all over the world also gave the students tips on how to become successful professionals in the beauty and personal style industry.

Genevieve Nnaji, Joseph Benjamin at "Tango With Me" Premiere

Genevieve Nnaji with Joseph Benjamin at the premiere of Tango With Me, which took place yesterday at the Silver Bird Cinema.

Genevieve Nnaji Graces New African Woman Magazine

she is a beau....... Fabuloooooous

John Fashanu weds Adaeze Igwe's mum, Abigail

                                                            John Fashanu

Adaeze Yobo (nee Igwe) and Mum (L)

Ex international footballer John Fashanu and ex MBGN Adaeze Igwe’s mom, Abigail Igwe are presently  said to be the hottest couple in Abuja where the ex-football relocated to for business. Recently at an event, John Fashanu was seen opening the car dooor for his newly wedded wife and the mother of four.

Abiola Aloba of Encomium mag reports states:

Ex-soccer star, John Fashanu has taken another plunge into matrimony. The choice of the former footballer turned businessman this time around is Mrs Abigail Igwe, a legal practitioner and mother of ex-beauty queen, Adaeze Igwe. Sources reveal that the two legally married at an Abuja marriage registry not too long ago after dating quietly for a while. Sources disclosed that they made the decision to be husband and wife with their children consenting to the move.

Fashanu, 48, has two children from former wife, Congolese beauty queen Melissa Mapsi and another from a previous relationship. While Abigail Igwe, 44, has four children from her first marriage which ended in a divorce 9years ago.
 

Willow Smith will perform at the White House

Willow Smith will perform at the White House April 25 for the 133rd Annual White House Easter Egg Roll in front of 30,000 invited guests. The preteen pop sensation, Willow Smith will whip her hair for the kids at the traditional Easter Egg Roll at the White House.  Willow couldn’t say no – she got a personal invitation from the president.

Nollywood actor Ashley Nwosu dies

The actor died this morning after spending a few weeks in the hospital battling severe liver problem.
Nollywood veteran actor Ashley Nwosu has died barely 24 hours after he fell into coma.

News wires reported Wednesday that the late Nwosu had fallen into coma and was on admission at a Military Hospital in Yaba, Nigeria but he passed away Thursday morning.

According to reports, colleagues of the late actor, including Mike Ezeruonye and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, have confirmed the death.

Nigerian Entertainment Today also reports that, Nollywood officials have also confirmed Ashley Nwosu’s passing adding that he passed away during the early hours of Thursday, at the Military hospital, Yaba, Lagos after suffering from a severe liver problem.

One of Nollywood’s first generation actors, Ashley Nwosu most often played the role of Husband, Dad, Pimp or ‘Sugar Daddy’ bringing to bare his sheer excellence and talent.

He has starred in countless number of movies including; Endless Night, Between Two Walls, Power Brokers, Foreign Affairs, Gift from the Grave, Lagos Babes and Ghetto Love.

Serena Williams Beach Fashion

Duchess Launches Top Designers' designs ( J brand, Issa and Marchesa) ....Reinventing your wardrobe

BY OYINDAMOLA LAWAL

REINVENTING one’s wardrobe can be a new way to turn your life around for good. Your clothes represent a large part of your lifestyle and personality.
   Speaking at a premier luxury fashion retailer, Duchess Nigeria, reveals April must-have trends, which range from jeans, metallic, silk, embellished dresses to accessories.
  Duchess, which also launched some top designers outfits, advised on the latest designers opts such as J Brand, Issa and Marchesa.

Jeans
    This season boost your wardrobe and don J Brand's dark-blue stretch-denim jeans, 912 low-rise pencil-leg jeans, Agnes low-rise cropped twill pants, 814 low-rise straight-leg jeans or Bailey mid-rise boot cut jeans to flaunt your silhouette.
  These stunning wears draw attention to the feminine curves. They have been spotted on celebrities such as Ashlee Simpson and Rihanna.

Metallic and silk dresses
   Silk is a beautiful fabric. It creates an aura of sexuality around the wearer. Silky dresses can be anything from actual silk, chiffon to satin.
  Though, reserved for a not-so-casual night look,
 Duchess advised every lady to opt for a shimmering metallic-gold weave. She said: “Issa's floor-length gown is a show-stopping party piece. This glamorous style if complimented with simple sky-high heels and black clutch will make all eyes to turn to your direction.
   Other wears include, “silk-jersey wrap-effect gown, Silk-chiffon gown, Printed silk maxi, Silk-crepe one-shoulder gown, Silk-chiffon gown, navy silk-chiffon and printed silk kaftan

Embellished dresses
  Embellished party dresses are both eye catching and easy to wear, as they need very few accessories.
   Thankfully high street is awash with embellished designs such as dresses entirely covered in beads and sequins to those with a more subtle decoration. Whether you prefer a highly decorated shift dress or a maxi with embellished collar, there are varieties, which include marchesa to choice from. Coming in different colours, shapes and designs —embellished silk-crepe strapless gown, crystal-silk-chiffon, one-shoulder gown, silk-chiffon strapless gown and marchesa's cobalt animal-print silk —satin gown is flexible and could go with any dress.

Accessories
 Every woman's wardrobe should include items that are not only stylish and flattering, but versatile and functional as well.

‘Give me loose Boho dresses and my day is made’ Omawumi

Pronto, 2007, Omawumi Boma Megbele, was a relatively unknown singer until she found her herself in the Idols West Africa, a musical reality show, which was eventually won by Timi Dakolo. Born on April 13 to Late Chief Frank Anirejuoritse Megbele and Mrs. Aya Queen Megbele, Omawumi had her primary education at Nana Primary School and for her secondary school, she was at the College of Education Demonstration Secondary School both in Warri, Delta State. She later went to the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, where she studied Law. On graduation, she moved to Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, where she worked with her family’s law firm, O.S Megbele & Associates. After Idols West Africa, Omawumi a popular figure in the Nigeria’s entertainment scene and in fact, won the Best Female Vocal Performance and Next Rated Artiste, at the Hip Hop World Awards. In 2010, she also won the Best R’n’B/Pop Artiste at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, New York; Best Female Music Video, Nigerian Entertainment Awards; Outstanding Recording Artiste, Icon Awards; Best New Artiste, Women in Entertainment and Arts, Vivacity PR, London; Project Alert Icon in recognition of her commitment to advocating for zero-tolerance for all forms of violence against women and young girls. She was. She tells DANIEL ANAZIA what fashion and style is to her.

What is your view of fashion?
   Fashion is a form of identification… it is another way people can see and tell a bit about you. Fashion is all encompassing; so it’s left for the individual to decide how to piece it all up.

And essence of your style
  Comfort and being sexy.

Favourite piece of clothing
  My loose Boho dresses for day wear and my jeans.

Most expensive item ever bought and its cost value
  I no dey talk o!...before brothers of the evening remember me.

Favourite colour
  My favourite colour depends on the season, my mood, different things but on the whole I like earth tones like brown, orange, beige, rusty red...colours you can find in/on the earth. Right now, though, I'm feeling fuchsia and royal blue.

Favourite signature perfume
  I like classics like Elizabeth Arden, Channel, YSL...no be say new perfume come I don buy.

Favourite designer
  They are so many that I have lost count but these designers, Ituen Bassey, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, and Lisa Folawiyo are doing pretty good with their works.

What would you not be caught wearing any day?
   I 've learnt to say 'Never say never'....

How often do you change your wardrobe?
   Yearly...but there are some pieces I 've kept since secondary school days.

Favourite food
   Anything spicy and native. I like swallow well well... so, give me my native food...Banga, Owho and starch.

What would you consider sexy in both men and women?
   Underwear.

Choice holiday destination
   I like tropical places like Abraka Resort and Tinapa. I’m proudly Nigerian. Also I like Seychelles and Honolulu.

Likes 
  I like honest and hardworking people. I find it really difficult to work around slow people.

Dislikes
  I detest lies and laziness.

What would you like to change in Nigeria, if given the opportunity?
   Our mind set as Nigerians that it’s okay to be corrupt, and infuse the zeal for education and enlightenment.

Secret behind glowing skin
  I ensure I bath well, wash my face and use a good moisturizer.

What is on shopping list for the month?
  Ah e plenty…I like buy buy o!

Favorite Quote
  No be stone, na beans; one day e must done!

Inspire Japan: Pecha Kucha Night Vol 3 holds in Lagos

PK Vol 3 will  hold on the April 19 at terrakulture.   The theme for PechaKucha Vol 3 is Inspire Japan and it is part of the Global PechaKucha fundraiser for the victims of the Japanese tsunami and earthquake. Japan has inspired the creative world for many generations - now it is time for the creative world to inspire Japan to rebuild; that amongst this devastation there is light - and we want everyone to know that the world is with them.

What is Pecha Kucha Night?

Pecha Kucha Night, devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (c), was conceived in Tokyo in 2003 as a place for  designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Pecha Kucha (which is Japanese for the sound of conversation) has spread virally to over 394 cities across the world.

Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds each – giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. There is a beer break which gives the audience a chance to speak to presenters who have inspired them. The objective is to get Lagos's designers to network and exchange ideas and make design in all industries part of the Lagos fabric. It has already been hailed as a breath of fresh air in Lagos, inspiring similar events and initiating collaborations among the presenters.
Door donations go to Architecture for Humanity's Rebuild (AHF), which PechaKucha partnered with for PechaKucha Haiti. They have built a school with 100% of the donations. Please see http://www.pecha-kucha.org/presentations/220
PK3 would be held at Terrakulture on on April 19 at 6pm. 10 designers  - architect, graphic designers, illustrators, product designers, photographers, artist etc will present their work and inspire Japan
I hope you will be able to mention this worthy event in your Sunday paper as well.

SEGUN OBE’S VOICE TRAINING PROGRAME HOLDS THIS APRIL

*Are you a Singer in a Church Choir?
*Are you a Public Speaker?
*Do you want your voice to be fine tune by a Professional?
*Do you just want to hook up with other talented folks and take your vocal dexterity to another level?
*Do you want to know what it takes to record quality music straight from Seasoned Naija Producers?

Then look no further, the answer is here!

Segun Obe a Seasoned Vocalist in Nigeria is ready to work with you. There have been two sessions of the Voice Training programme and over 50 vocalists have been greatly improved and are doing much better in their singing as well as stage performance. Several speakers will be anchoring the programme and they are experts in the field of music as well as voice. There will be guests like Cohbams, Wole Oni,Tosin martins and many more seasoned producer and singer.

Asides classes, there will also be a voice clinic. There will also be the opportunity for one (or more) outstanding participant to record with Segun Obe on his next album. It's a fully interactive programme.

Segun Obe has been a choir director for several ministries over the span of his musical life. He has worked with choirs such as the Winners Chapel Lagos choir, Foursquare Gospel Church choirs, several Redeemed Churches and House On The Rock's Chosen Treasure choir where he presently sings. He is a voice trainer and coach of repute and has had the opportunity to share the stage with Lionel Peterson, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Pastor Marvin Winans, Kurt Carr and many more anointed singers and worshippers. God has taken him beyond Nigeria to the UK and US to share his passion for music and quality in singing.

Registration is 10,000 naira per participant

Date: April 29 to May 1, 2011

To be part of it, please call: 07029204650 or 07028850149 now for more info

Beauties of the Day..... Woah... Gorgeous Amazons

Ajibade Gbenro Emmanue ,  Ashionye Ugboh- Raccah, Tilda Eve Obaseki, Iretiola Doyle, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Uzo Egereonu

Omotola Jolade Ekeinde with Michael Bolton at an event in LA

Thisday Style Writer, AZUKA OGUJIUBA Clocks 40 Today...... Still Sexy and Young

THE SUPER MODEL @ 40

THE CLASSY DIVA 

AZUKA AND FORMER UNITED STATE PRESIDENT, BILL CLINTON

THE FASHIONISTA

BIGZ BABES

RED CARPET DIVA

STYLISH DAMSEL

CARNIVAL BABE

At the age of 20, we dont care what the world thinks of us: at 30, we worry about what it is thinking of us; at 40, we discover that it wasnt thinking of us at all. Age is a matter of feeling, not of years.  My birthday wish for you today, is for  all good things to come your way. laughter and love, health and peace, beauty and joys that never cease. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AZUKA AGUJIUBA