Eldee drops new single, set to perform at the First ever Africa Fashion Week New York and in South Africa

One of Nigeria's finest hip-hop star eLDee  who was selected amongst other artist to perform at the first ever Africa Fashion Week New York! in a bid to compliment the Youth Day in South Africa, he will be performing allongside with South Africa’s TK Zee, DJ Black Coffee, DJ Switch, DJ Biz, DJ Vigi and VJ FIX.

    He steps up a notch with his high video standards titled One Day. The creative and versatile artist shot and edited the video himself. No doubt with entails  superb direction, smooth transitions, strong background messages, and the song is 100% complimented by the video as you see cameos by pop stars like Ruggedman, Banky W, M.I., Dr SID, Lami and more and quotes right next to them. 
   Apart from the fact that he features over 15 artistes, the track also addressed a lot of key issues in Africa. 

Details on his background

Lanre Dabiri, (born May 23) better known by his stage name eLDee, is a Nigerian American rapper, record producer and architect. "Lanre" is a nickname for the Yoruba name "Olanrewaju" (meaning "My wealth is the future").^[1] eLDee studied Architecture at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is an original member of the band Trybesmen, which was started in 1998 with rappers KB and Freestyle. He has been based in Atlanta, USA since 2002.

 Trybesmen

Lanre Dabiri was born May 23 1977 and raised in Kaduna, a city in Northern Nigeria. In 1998, eLDee and his high school friend “Kaboom” teamed up with “Freestyle”, and the group Trybesmen was born, which popularized the music genre Afro-hip hop/Afro-pop. Subsequently, eLDee founded his own independent label (Trybe Records) to support the group. They had two hit singles in 1999; "Trybal Marks" and "Shake Bodi". Trybesmen’s debut album was released shortly afterward, titled L.A.G. Style.
Lanre Dabiri aka “eLDee the Don” is the founder of Trybe Records. A music producer, recording artist, and a qualified architect. Born May 23 and raised in Kaduna, a city in Northern Nigeria, eLDee’s love for music and the arts started at a very young age. In 1998, eLDee and his high school friend, “Kaboom” teamed up with “Freestyle”, and the group Trybesmen was born. Subsequently, eLDee founded his own independent label (Trybe Records) to support the group, and took the Nigerian music scene by storm with two hits in 1999; “Trybal Marks” and “Shake Bodi”. Trybesmen’s debut album “L.A.G. Style” was a massive hit and still a cult-classic. eLDee, as the head of Trybesmen and Trybe Records, engineered what has now become the music genre most call Afro-hip hop/Afro-pop. With Trybesmen’s undeniably incredible blend of Afro beat, Reggae, Highlife and hip hop, and with over 78 sold-out shows in one year, it was no surprise that Trybesmen became a force to be reckoned with across West Africa.
Trybe Records also created a platform for new talents that would help achieve the goal of placing African Hip Hop/African Pop on the international map. Trybe Records boasts of developing successful artists such as Sasha, who won the Kora’s Most Promising Artist Award in 2004, 2Shots, Lequse, olaDele, Timi, and Sid, who is now a member of the “Mo-hits Records” label.
eLDee came up with a collaboration of all the artists on the record label and named them Da Trybe. They produced singles "Work it out" and "Oya" in 2002, and the album BIG Picture in 2005. and he became a producer

[edit] Solo recordings

eLDee came up with a collaboration of all the artists on the record label, named them “Da Trybe” and solidified Trybe Records” place as a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian Music Industry with hits such as “Work it out” and “Oya” in 2002, and the album “BIG Picture” in 2005. Making a move to the United States in 2002, eLDee recorded a solo album titled “Long Time Coming” and followed up with “Return of the King” in 2006.
After moving to the United States in 2002, eLDee recorded a solo album titled Long Time Coming and followed up with Return of the King in 2006. The latter album earned various nominations and awards for both videos and songs, including the Nigerian Entertainment Award for “Best International Album”.
“Return of the King” was very well received earning him various nominations and awards for both videos and songs including the Nigerian Entertainment Award for “Best International Album”. eLDee, though currently living between Nigeria and the United States is a household name both in Africa and in the African communities abroad. He has been featured on numerous international radio stations both in Europe, Asia and the USA. Back home in Nigeria, the hit-music playlist is incomplete without eLDee. His personal hits like “I go yarn”, “Champion”, “African Chiquito” and “Bosi Gbangba” have been aired on radio stations all over the world. eLDee has also been featured in countless local and international magazines and newspaper articles and remains one of the most RESPECTED artist/producer out of West Africa, on the international scene. eLDee has emerged as a multi talented professional. eLDee has worked with various artists of various nationalities, doing various styles, producing amazing music and creating great videos. eLDee has produced and directed numerous videos both for Nigerian and international artists and is able to bring anyone into his world of creativity in an effortless manner.
eLDee’s resume not only brags about his work as an artist, producer and video director, but also as an interactive media genius. His business resume boasts of clients like CNN, D3 Publishing, Hines, Accenture, Andersen, Kimberly Clark, Naruto, Primedia, NBA, UPS, Cartoon Network, Consumer Source, Warner Bros, just to name a few of the fortune 500 companies he has had the opportunity to design and develop for with an Atlanta based firm. eLDee and his group of colleagues have received numerous national and international awards for design and advertising media campaigns.
eLDee writes and produces most of his music, and owns all rights to his works through his reign of over a decade. His much-anticipated album “Evolution” is due out later this year (2008) and promises the world, true music, pure energy, and undeniable versatility. Keeping the world at the edge of their seats, everyone awaits the “Evolution” which boasts of club bangers, great music, and international artist collaborations. “Evolution” is one of eLDee”s most important work yet! Lanre Dabiri, aka “eLDee the Don”, a business mogul.

[edit] Trybe Records

Trybe Records currently has signed six artists with two albums to its credit. The label has developed artists such as Sasha, who won the Kora’s Most Promising Artist Award in 2004, 2Shots, Lequse, olaDele, Timi, and Sid, who is now a member of the Mo-hits Records label. "Trybe gear", a clothing line, is also in the pipelines.

[edit] Long Time Coming

Long Time Coming is the debut album by Eldee, it was released in 2004. Founder of hit group, Trybesmen, Eldee is making a comeback to his Nigerian fans after a brief sojourn in the United States. He was in the country to perform at one of the Big Brother Nigeria eviction parties and later in December to perform at a couple of shows. His album, Hit singles from the album include Many Emcees, African Chikito, and I Go Yarn are making waves on the radio stations nationwide. The CEO of Trybe records, Eldee is a rapper of repute, producer extraordinaire and pioneer of the Nigerian hip hop sound. The don is responsible for identifying and producing talented acts like Sid, Sasha, Del, 2-Shots, just to mention a few. His production has graced a host of Nigerian hit tracks and his sound has not gone unnoticed on the foreign scene as he has recorded songs with international recording artistes like Lauryn Hill.Music has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Return Of The King
Return Of The King is the second album by Eldee, it was released in 2006. While some may not be comfortable with eLDee’s choice for an album title – ‘Return of the King’, he most definitely has a claim to the throne, if such a seat exists in Nigerian hip-hop. At a time when hip-hop in Nigeria was badly in need of an identity, groups like the Trybesmen – of which he was a founding member, provided the blueprint for the style that is now generally accepted as African hip-hop. If ‘I Go Yarn,’ the thought provoking single from Return of the King, eLDee’s forthcoming album, is any indication what to expect from the album, his critics will be silenced. ‘I Go Yarn’ is classic eLDee material, original, indigenous, conscious and still a very catchy song. The song laments the situation in Nigeria, a topic most artists are known to blatantly steer clear of. It stresses the disparity between life in developed countries and developing ones.

Big Boy

Big Boy is the third album by Eldee, it was released in 2008. Originally titled "Evolution". Lanre Dabiri aka “eLDee the Don” is the founder of Trybe Records. A music producer, recording artist, and a qualified architect. In 1998, eLDee and his high school friend, “Kaboom” teamed up with “Freestyle”, and the group Trybesmen was born. Subsequently, eLDee founded his own independent label (Trybe Records) to support the group, and took the Nigerian music scene to new heights with two hits in 1999; “Trybal Marks” and “Shake Bodi”. eLDee, as the head of Trybe Records, engineered what has now become the music genre most call Afro-hip hop/Afro-pop. With Trybesmen’s undeniably incredible blend of Afro beat, Reggae, Highlife and hip hop, and with over 78 sold-out shows in one year, it was no surprise that eLDee became a force to be reckoned with across West Africa. eLDee, though currently living between Nigeria and the United States is a household name both in Africa, United Kingdom and America.

Is It Your Money

10 years in the game and multi-talented rapper and producer Eldee is still working on churning out more hits and re-inventing his art. The former member of Trybesmen has made his mark as one of the pioneers of urban Nigerian music and is now working on a landmark mix-tape (titled Is It Your Money?) featuring some of the most important acts of this decade.Eldee has been an ever present name in Nigerian music since his time with the Trybemen over a decade ago. In 1999 Trybesmen announced themselves as Nigeria’s leading hip hop group, with cuts like Plenty Nonsense, Shake Bodi, and Trybal Marks. The group held numerous sold out shows across the country and beyond, dominating playlists from Lagos to Abuja and mesmerizing rap fans with their multi-lingual flow, interesting themes and unusual videos. The group split up after their 2000 album L.A.G Style with the members chasing up different interests.
Eldee focused on Trybe Records, which he had set up while still with the Trybesmen. The label had propelled new artistes, such as Sasha, Mr Sid and 2Shotz, into the scene. But in 2002, Eldee moved to the United States to pursue a career in interactive media. As successful as this new move was, the Kaduna-born artist didn’t give up music, releasing two relatively successful albums Long Time Coming (2002) and Return Of The King (2006). In 2008 Eldee returned to Nigeria with his album Big Boy, using the title track to remind everyone who he was, and to maintain that he’s still pretty much a force to reckon with in Nigeria’s re-emerging music industry. Another huge track from the album was Bosi Gbangba which, with its video, has been a hit not just in Nigeria, but in other parts of Africa and Europe – even earning him a MOBO nomination for best African act this year.
Is It Your Money? is expected to feature a star studded cast, including international stars such as Yung Joc (who features on a remix of Big Boy), Young Jeezy, Ciara, Black Thought (from The Roots), with many others to be added. There is also a list of Nigeria’s more popular names (such as 2Face, Banky W, Omawunmi and 2Shotz), as well as some of the nu skool (including Kel, Wizkid, Skales, Waje and Chuddy K). Eldee tells NET he will also team up with some Nigerian acts in the diaspora to add to the diverse lineup on the mix-tape. Is It Your Money? is scheduled for release in December. This mix-tape is a milestone in Nigerian music history. No one has had this many artistes on one body of work – not even Alaba says eLDee who’s currently in London, spending time with his wife Dolapo who delivered their first baby at St Heilers hospital, London around 3:15 pm on November 17.

 

Tu Face, Kelly Rowland, Chameleon Performed at 2010 World Cup

 As 2010 World Cup holds in South Africa, music amongst others spiced up the competition; these include K’Naan’s ‘Wavin’ Flag’, Shakira & Freshly Ground’s ‘Waka Waka’. 

  However, a multinational telecommunication company, MTN just released World Cup song titled “Everywhere You Go” featuring all stars across Africa and  US - Kelly Rowland featured Nigeria’s 2face Idibia, by Dr. Chameleon, Ghana’s Samini, Cameroon’s Krotal, Senegal’s Awadi, Rola, South Africa’s Jozi, Zuluboy, and Kwesta, Slikour.

The first track is a fusion of modern day R & B while the second part incorporates traditional reggae-tone kicks and snares.
   I am very happy for Tu baba as he adds another feather to his already filled cap.

James LULLY Launch office in Abuja, Nigeria.

The JamesLULLY (JL) Label, a provider of high-end fashion pieces known for its sophisticated and bold luxury items, is proud to announce the launch of its home-office, located in Abuja, Nigeria. The launch event will take place at 11am on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Banex Plaza Extension, Wuse 2 SBE 15, Abuja. All attendees will have the opportunity to view JL creations and the first 5 guests to buy any JamesLULLY item will receive a gift.

According to the creator of the Label – Tinuola Oluleye, “creating a home for JamesLULLY will enable the Label better support and cater to the needs of its growing clientele.” In addition, the office will serve as a place of transaction as not only JL merchandise, but also that of other well-loved designers and labels will be available for purchase. Such labels include HVS (by Bukky Are), Fully Charged (by Adam Sada), Primarouge (by Tobi Martins), Tai’s Closet (by Taiwo Oniru), Ms Makor (by Anita Adebisi) and many more.

JamesLULLY has teamed up with the above-mentioned Nigerian designers to create an all-inclusive experience for JL clients.

“We do not want our clients to waste precious time shuffling from one store to the other in order to garner an outfit. Instead, we hope to provide a one-stop shopping experience – pay us a visit and you will have clothing and accessory choices to create your entire outfit,” says Oluleye.

The JL office will be unveiled at the Launch event on June 12, 2010. For additional details, please contact the JL team via email at jameslully@yahoo.com, or via phone at 08065666615/097806815.

After a year of launching its first line of handbags, the JamesLULLY team is ecstatic to have a home in the city of Abuja.

Former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Grace Uk Premiere, expecting a Baby

 Earlier today, former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai was spotted at the UK premiere of “Raavan” in London today. The “Bride and Prejudice” actress looked beautiful as she arrived at the BFI Southbank, posing for the paparazzi before she headed inside.
  Strong rumours are doing the rounds that former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may be wearing maternity clothing in the near future. The Bollywood actress has supposedly been dressing indifferently from her usual attire in loose dresses during the promotion for her upcoming film Raavan, leading to a buzz that good news could be on the horizon.

  The 36-year-old was crowned Miss World in 1994 having finished second in the Miss India contest in the same year behind Sushmita Sen. Speculations were that a baby bump was spotted during the promotion work, which would mean a first child for the actress with husband Abhishek Bachchan.
   Previously the couple has been quick to deny rumours of a baby being on the horizon, but back in 2007 they denied any romance and then only a few months later announced they were engaged.

Sponsors Spice up Elite Model Casting

Tracy Onyekachukwu

Annete begg

 MarciaOkhai

  

Ex beauty Queen -Elizabeth Aisen

  As Sponsors stepped up, the search for the next Elite Model Look get more exciting. The casting, which would be taking place on the 9th of July at the REHAB POOL LOUNGE & BAR on 288b Ajose Adeogun Street Victoria Island, Lagos, would give blackberry phones to three lucky girls who would stand a chance of being the  face of HAIR LTD - a highbrow beauty salon in the heart of Victoria island .
   Other exciting freebies and gifts would be given out at the casting as well. So the reward galore would not be at the event proper alone, which would be coming up in the month of September.

Meanwhile, preparations are being made to make this event on to remember in a long while .

It is remembered that Beth modeling agency has the sole rights to hold the Elite Model look annually here in Nigeria. This competition has produced two international models namely – Tracy Onyekachukwu (Elite model look Nigeria 2008) and Annete Begg (Elite model Look 2009). Both who are working presently in Uk and New York. 

Presently, registration forms for the Elite model look 2010 are available at Beth modeling agency or any Eco bank nationwide.

ABOUT BETH MODELLING AGENCY

BETH MODELLING AGENCY IS ONE OF Nigeria’s most credible modeling agency. With ex Miss Nigeria/Uk- Elizabeth Aisen as Head Model Scout, the modeling agency has churned out numerous professional models both in and out of the country. From Tracy Onyekachukwu  to Annete begg and Marcia Okhai, Beth modeling agency is the first stop for all fashion and lifestyle business organization. Beth modeling has earned itself the status of a go-to brand when it comes to high level professionalism, and that is why in 2008, Beth Modelling became a proud representative of Elite modeling agency and Elite model look Competition, a highly successful network and franchise the world over, in Nigeria, with a winner to show off. Beth’s crowning success attracts the best of Nigerian stylists and designers whose works are as venerable as Beth’s reputation - Deola Sagoe,  okhiaAdebayo Jones, Ade Bakare,Tiffany Amber, MOMO couture, Emmy Collins, Ituen Bassey, Lanre Da Silva, Duchess,Jewel by Lisa; top magazines as True love, Genevieve, Sleek, Popafricana, Side view, Elan... an endless list of mutual admiration and collaboration.
Also having partnered with winning shows like Thisday fashion music festival, deal or no deal, Big Brother Nigeria, Mtn, Glo, celtel, Nokia, Mohits record, Storm, starville, Beth Modelling is graciously sought-after in all spheres.

Nigerians Threaten To Protest Over Fake ID Cards

Some Nigerians living in Ghana have threatened to protest over fake identification (ID) cards being issued to them by the Nigeria High Commission in Ghana.They claimed that the High Commission took seven Ghana cedis each from them to provide them identification cards. They alleged that all attempts to put their concerns across have proved futile. The Spokesperson for the aggrieved Nigerians Francis Okproko, told Citi News if the High Commission fails to address their concerns, they will hit the streets. ‘‘They were asked to pay 7 GH Cedis each to get them registered for an ID card. And they were told that this ID card will give them security in terms of banking, travelling from one country to the other amongst others. But at the end of the day after collecting the monies from them, they realised that the ID cards are worthless. " he added, ‘‘We are here in this country Ghana, where people are being registered freely in a similar manner, so why in the case of Nigeria they have to collect monies amounting to about 400 million cedis around the whole country." All attempts to get the authorities of the Nigeria High Commission to hear their side of the story prove futile.

City People set to Host Ankara Fashion Show 2010

 City People Media Group will be hosting the 4th edition of the Ankara Fashion Show, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday July 4, 2010 at the Balmoral Hall, Oregun, Lagos.  The events, which aimed at a platform for Nigerian designers, giving them the opportunity to display their creativity will feature designers like Bosun Kola-Adewale (Dazzle Pulse), Lara Sobowale (Lardiva Clothings), Ngozi Ukeredo, Irene Dumuje (DMJ), Ifeyinwa Shekinah Odo (Misiano) and Princess Aisha N-Hiris (Eternally Zoe).
   These designers will be showcasing their newest collections, artistic expression using Ankara fabrics. However apart from these up coming designers, artistic designers that have been able to carve a niche for themselves with their various and unique designs, Amede Nzeribe of Amede and Ayotomi Rotimi of Xclamations will be displaying their breath-taking designs on the runway.
AMEDE NZERIBE
  Over the years, the trained lawyer turned designer, with her designs have caught the fashion fancy of celebrities like Joke Silva, the popular actress and Mo Abudu, the Moments With Mo hostess on local and cable television channels.
 Her unique ability to weave together stunning combinations of colours and fabrics is perhaps    inherited    from her late mother, the   legendary Flora Nwapa, Africa’s first female novelist, whose writing weaved   together poignant   themes and authentically Nigerian characters.
  Amede’s clothes command attention because they seem to achieve the impossible – beautifully   constructed clothing in comfortable fabrics and styles. Her clothes are unmistakably African, with   flowing shapes and rich colours, but they are coupled with a modern twist. She adds frills, unusual   buttons, beads and sequins, funky high-cut collars, a variety of sleeves and other surprising touches.  The end result is a rare combination of timeless and edgy.
AYOTOMI ROTIMI OF XCLAMATIONS
  After working in the banking sector for three years, Ayotomi Rotimi dumped her job and applied for a fashion school in England where she did a course in Fashion Technology. However, this pretty damsel has towed a path of success in the fashion industry with her distinctive linen designs.

MAKE-UP
  Sleek make-up would be the make-up of the day. The brand will be beautifying the 30 models strutting the runway in the designers’ collections.
The brand, Sleek was established in order to meet the cosmetic needs of women of colour who have great difficulty in finding cosmetic products that match their varying skin shades and tones. This unique product works with any skin type to enhance the natural color.

NOBLE HAIR
Noble hair range, manufactured by Rebbecca Fashion Company will supplying all the hair extensions that will be used by the models on that day.

DRESS CODE
   The guests are to storm the event in trendy and mouth-watering outfits made with Ankara print. editions.

Bracket Drops Yori Yori Remix Featuring Tu Face

  After topping countless chats with hit single and “Song of the Year” HipHop World Award 2010, Yori Yori,  the duo has stepped up the ladder with a remix.  They have just taken the song to a higher dimension, as they features Nigeria’s biggest artiste, 2face Idibia.
  With a different yet unique and sophisticated tone, Yori Yori Remix is set to storm the market. however, the duo, Bracket recently concluded a tour of the United States and getting reading rock South America later this month. however, one of their recent plans is to release their album later this year. So watch out and get Yoried..... (lol)

Allure Celebrate Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin and Zemaye Grace Egbagbe

FASHION, religion, journalism and partying were the combination of the Allure Style Icon Nite. The glam event, which held on May 30, at ABC Atlantic Beach Centre 1400, Victoria Island, celebrated two of the country’s most stylish icons, Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin, an author and social transformer; and former ‘TV gal’ and of the most respected fashionistas around, Zemaye Grace Egbagbe.

Pastor Pau Adeolu AdefarasinGrace Egbagbe posed stylishlyFolorunsho Alakija stepped in style in her LbdIsis Models possed on the red carpetDept Editor in Chief, City People Group, Susan Eyo-HonestyAllure Editor, Remi DiagbareOyindamola Sam Amuka

   With several nominees such as Aisha Babangida, Nike Soloye and Grace Egbagbe on line for the coveted title, the Edo State-born lady, eventually emerged Allure’s Style Icon 2009.
   Nigeria’s top designers, Frank Osodi of Bunor Creazioni and up coming designer, Munirat, spiced up the event with their exotic and lip smacking designs from
    These two designers showcased their latest collections. Munirat, with a mix of vintage and modern, dazzled the night.
  Her collections were no doubt striking and irresistible; applauses rolled out as her models paraded the floor in breathtaking LBDs, patched A-line skirt, ball dresses, two-layered sleeve dress and asymmetric dress to mention a few.
   Thr collections were well embellished, detailed with rose petals, frills, ruffles and many others. She played with a lot of fabrics, including George, lace, damask, organza, chiffon, silk and ankara.
  
IN the same vein, the king of bustier, Frank Osodi, showcased a glimpse of his latest trends, which ranged from corporate to evening and bridals. His models appeared on adorned black top, one shoulder dress, bustier, short pieces skirt, fitted skirt, high waist skirt, straight pant and matching jacket and other trendy and unbeatable evening and corporate wears.
  Speaking on the two style icons, former Miss Nigeria, Helen Ajayi, said, “ Grace is a very stylish woman. Ever since I knew her, she’d always been spotted stylish. However, Pastor Paul has changed the direction of religion. Style is about changing a point of view; you can’t be stylish and not fashionable.”
  The Baritone singer Olumide and GT the Guiterman entertained the audience with their lovely voices.
  Guests at the event include, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, Joan Okorodudu, Folorunsho Alakija, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, publisher of the Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka and his wife, Oyindamola Sam Amuka, Bryan Okwara and other dignitaries.

Veronica Ebie-Odeka lauched styling company,VANE STYLE

 The pretty fashion model,spokes model and stylist, Veronica Ebie-Odeka recently launched VANE STYLE, a brand new styling company, which caters to women for their fashion and styling needs. However, the outfit has a cutting and styling brilliance and the know-how and actual passion for dressing women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
  Before her career as a stylist, she had also delved into the world of runway modeling, print & commercial modeling, travelling model and also worked as a spokesperson for notable brands like General Motors and OTC.

Her successful modeling career introduced her to high end fashion brands such as Betsey Johnson, Armani, Just Cavalli, BCBG, Donna Karan and a host of others.
She was also trained by the famous Cassandra Walker, who styles most of the Houston’s and Los Angeles’ bourgeoisie wives and socialites.

Under Ms Walker’s tutelage and guidance, Veronica practiced the fine art of styling celebrities and socialites alike, for events, dinners, vacations and more.
Her eye for detail and her understanding of fashion and the female body is what sets her apart from other stylists in her league.

To re-introduce, VANE STYLE is a styling agency, which provides the female gender with an insight into creating instant glamour both from updating their wardrobes to improving their personalities with an eye on matching and complimenting fashion items.

Guardian Life Associate, Chucks Nwanne Marks His Birthday

Editor, Guardian on Sunday, Jahman Anikulapo and Head Pre press, Hogan EkongChucks Nwanne jubilatinglife Magazine team in the officeart desk team celebrating alife princess, Mary, i call her MARY O MaryliArt Editor, Kabir and Mr Richard