Stars Turn Out As Funke Akindele Premieres The Return of Jenifa
Despite the heavy rain that messed up the beautifully designed red carpet at the premiere of Funke Akindele’s ‘The Return of Jenifa’ which held at the Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos, on Friday, October 7, 2011, the hall was still fully packed with lots of celebrities and notable guests who defied the rain to honor the star actress.
Eminent personalities including the first lady of Lagos State Abimbola Fashola and former Ogun state governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba and his wife joined movie stars, music artistes, producers, directors, marketers, publishers, captains of industries and other distinguished guests who added colour to the event.
After about two hours of cocktails, comedian AY, who was the MC led guests to the hall for the business of the night. Co-compeers included Alibaba, Gbenga Adeyinka, Julius Agwu and Tee-A.
Directed by DJ Tee, the movie stars a celebrity line up which includesAntar Laniyan, Eldee the Don, Banky W, Denrele, Iyabo Ojo, Ireti Osayemi, Helen Paul, Late Comedian CD John, Omawunmi, Yinka Quadri and others.
Pop a Bottle of Champagne with Abuja’s Crème de la Crème at Mode Demarrage Women & Men 2011-2012 Fashion Show – 22nd October 2011.
Get ready this October for one of the most exquisite fashion show rocking the city of Abuja. Mode Demarrage, a French word meaning Fashion’s Start is a show organised by Klivias and Francether Events Management Company located at Omega centre, 1st floor middle corner piece, Wuse 2, Abuja and is aimed at providing fashion debutants with a solid platform to showcase their well designed pieces for both sexes, as there is nothing more intriguing & facinating than seeing well crafted pieces transformed into works of art.Some of the designers showcasing their work of art at the event are Sashes, Lisarie, Butterfly L., Ace Couture, May, Bestest Abaya and 26th September.The show would be closed by Wizkid & D’Prince.
Mode Demarrage had its debut in February 2011 and was well attended by several fashion aficionados and socialites. And this month’s event is definitely going to be the best as it is going to be well attend by the crème de la crème and those who have a passion for fashion. The show would kick off with a champagne warming and promises to be very classy and exquisite with a breathtaking grand opening.
Date: Saturday 22nd October 2011Time: 5 PM
Venue:The Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ladi Kwali Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja
Tickets: Regular N 6,000 | VIP N 10,000 | Exclusive Seats N 25,ooo
Ticket Locations: Francether’s Omega centre, Wuse 2, Abuja | d’Carribbean | Cubana | Drumsticks
Contact: For more info & general enquiries e-mail Kfe_Mc@yahoo.com | Call 08161303687 | 08035335952............................................................................................................................
Brandy, D’banj, Joe, Iyanya & More! Photos & All the Scoop from the 2011 MTN Project Fame West Africa Gala
We had so much fun at the MTN Project Fame West Africa Gala on Sunday night!
Brandy totally blew us away with her amazing performance and D’banj rocked the stage as always. The gala was a “live taping” for a future episode of MTN Project Fame so there were lots of “stop and start” moments.It was great to see Brandy in person, performing for the first time in Nigeria. R&B veteran Joe who replaced scheduled performer The Game also delivered though we have seen him perform a few times before in Lagos. D’Banj, D’Prince, Iyanya and many other MTNPFWA stars did well. Overall, it was a great night out.
Here is our recap of the event by our Contributor, then check out the official press release for the show below and our exclusive photos from the concert.
The Press ReleaseSeason 4 of MTN Project Fame West Africa kicked off at the Expo Hall in Eko Hotel on Sunday night. All together, there were 19 contestants battling for a seat in the house. As each contestant walked on stage to receive their verdict, the air was tense as the judges handed out their decisions.Watch out for the Carpet Fab post from the event soon. This one’s a blockbuster edition!
Finally, the six contestants facing elimination were asked to perform for the judges, things got pretty intense when the judges were unable to pick between two of the male contestants. You’ll have to watch the show to find out who was chosen!Finally the concert began.
· Upon Brandy’s entrance the audience rushed to the stage as she performed four of her hits. Although her performance was relatively short, it was impressive as she took us back to her first song “I Wanna Be Down”. She truly has one of the most unique voices in the industry.
· Next up was a performance from the very “SWEXY” Joe who performed a couple of his songs. The crowd went wild for Joe who threw his towel into the crowd causing a frenzy with the ladies. He also serenaded the crowd with his number one hit “ I Wanna Know” – goose bumps!
· And finally the act we had truly all been waiting for, the one, the only D’Banj who showed looking all kinds of FINE. He performed a number of songs including his most recent hit “Oliver”.Truly there is a lot of talent in Nigeria but I wont say much about it. Be sure to tune in to MTN’s Project Fame to see for yourself.
Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and actress, Brandy Norwood, popular American R&B singer, Joe and Nigerian multi-talented pop-star, D’banj were the centres of attraction at the MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 4 opening gala, which took place on Sunday, 2nd of October 2011 at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.
The presence of the trio lightened up the atmosphere at the event which marked the commencement of the fourth season of Africa’s most popular reality TV show, with some exhilarating performances to the delight of a cheering crowd of over 5000 music lovers at the venue.
Brandy mounted the stage amidst an electrifying atmosphere of bright lights and colourful ambience, as she delivered an implausible performance to the delight of the screaming audience, who crowded the stage to catch a clearer glimpse of her.
The music diva rendered some super-hit tracks from her several award winning albums including hits like Aphrodisiac, What About Us, Full Moon, Wanna Be Down and many others.
Also on stage soon afterwards was Joe, who replaced rapper, The Game who was earlier expected in Lagos for the event, but could not make it to the show for reasons beyond the organizer’s control.
The announcement of Joe’s performance attracted wild excitement among the large crowd who jumped up on their feet, screaming and waiting to rock the show with the vocally ingenious singer. Joe’s performance was however, not below expectations as he lit up the audience’s emotions with slow hits from his best-selling albums.
‘Koko-Master’, D’banj crowned the show with an earth-shaking performance that sent the crowd into an endless exhilaration as they jumped up to their dancing feet at the sound of great hits like Mr Endowed, Suddenly, and many other songs.
The MTN Project Fame International concert continued with more performances from past winners of the show; Inyanya, Mike, Chidinma, Praiz and Kesse respectively.
There was also a thrilling dance performance by the ‘Explicit’ group.
Meanwhile, the season 4 of the Project Fame opening show segment preceded the concert, as 16 contestants were admitted into the academy out of the thousands of participants that auditioned for the across West Africa.
The 16 will go through ten weeks of intensive musical training in the complete arts of music which include stage performance, vocal delivery, dance exercise, showmanship, and other key aspect of the trade that will groom them to be all-round music star.
The contestants will also compete rigorously on a weekly basis to determine who eventually step into stardom as the winner of the Toyota RAV 4, N2.5 million cash prize and a one year recording contract worth over N7 million, as well as other mouth-watering benefits.
Exclusive Photos from the Event
The School Invasion Concert Live! ft. IcePrince, WizKid, Sasha in lagos on 2nd Oct '11.
On Sunday Oct 2nd, 2011 The School Invasion Concert to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of St Saviours School will hold at the school premises. This event is expected to attract over 3 thousand kids and their families to come together and enjoy a line up of leading Nigerian Talents, featuring IcePrince,Wizkid, Wande Coal, Sasha Pee, Davido, Int Dj Neptune and many others. The event takes flight from 1pm and will run through the early evening, expect a family atmosphere, great security in a secure environment. The gate fees and other relevant information are all available on the attached flier and we thank you for your continued support please come out and celebrate with St Saviours and their community.Fashion Lounge is BACK with a New Venue and a New Date | Lagos | October 6th, 2011
Fashion Lounge, Fashion Industry Networking party is back with a Bang!
The event takes place on Thursday 6th October at the newly refurbished Ember Creek 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.
Red Carpet starts 7pm prompt.
Attendance is invite only or Guestlist. For I’vs/press passes please contact:
Kemi Akande- 0813 838 1983
Rachael Taiwo-Akingbade- 0703 960 2167
For guestlist rsvp@fashionloungeng.com
@fashionloungeng (twiiter)
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D’Prince Launches “Club Jonzing”
We wish him well, and I personally will be check it out next time I’m in the city.
Official press release:
“This is just the tip of the iceberg for innovative entertainment” Its a new world order – It’s a Jonzing World!
A ritzy, swanky and lavish new nightclub christened “JONZING” is set to have its high profile launch next Wednesday, Sept 28 2011.
Located within the highbrow residential and commercial area of Lagos, Nigeria -’The Island’ Off Ajose Adeogun, this club is the first of its kind.
The venue screams ‘lush’ to say the least, from the Interior to the exterior. First privileged visitors have described it as exciting and different!
It is newsworthy that the brain behind this night life entertainment venue is none other than our very own D’ Prince of Effizy aka OMOBA of MO HITS records. The venue has a holding capacity of over 300 people.
“JONZING”- It’s for YOUR Entertainment by THE Entertainment and the Prince of Mo hits has taken it upon himself to show us how to party in style!
Though yet to release his debut album, since he first came onto the scene with the Mo hits crew, D’Prince has had numerous hit singles like ‘Ooze’, ‘I like what I see’ ‘Jonzing world’, ‘Give it to me’ and his debut single ‘Omoba.’ He has also been featured on a number of songs with various popular artists.
This jovial, quick witted, intelligent new club boss, in answer to ‘the reason behind his venture into this new sector in entertainment’, cited his need to not just be apart of night life as an entertainer, but to also be the creative innovator and brain behind entertainment as a whole.
Thus the birth of the club “JONZING”.
The term ‘distinctly affordable’, is perfect when summing up the intended customer market for this club. The drinks are affordable to every young person that intends to party in D’Prince’s territory but of course always supreme quality, for example: fresh fruit cocktails and signature drinks tailored to thrill any crowd with good taste.
However we all have “levels” the main floor is massive! Allowing artist performances and D’Prince to party with club crawlers, but the club also boasts a VIP for tables and bottle service and a VVIP strictly for A-List entertainers and high profile clients.
The club opening which will be an exclusive RED CARPET AFFAIR has already attracted major media attention, locally and internationally simply because it stands to provide a good blend of entertainment for the young and trendy and also the young at heart.
Everyone who has carved a niche for himself or herself is expected to attend.
Topping the guest list are the likes of THE MOHITS crew, Nigeria’s UK based Tattoo faced Dj: Dj Sose, who has recently flown in to Nigeria to attend this lavish event. Also we can confirm the likes of ‘Mr Expensive himself’, ‘Dotstar’, described as UK’s ‘grime genius’ recently in the Metro News paper UK, who you might also recognize in the latest Toyota TV advert, set to grace the occasion. It is no doubt that this event will be a blend of class and creativity.
Finally, D’Prince has promised that the ‘JONZING’ club opening is just the tip of the iceberg of innovative ideas he is about to unleash into the entertainment industry.
We hear rumors of concerts, tours and his debut album launch.
MTN Power of 10 Concert – Ilorin, Abuja & Port Harcourt… In Pictures.
You already know the MTN Power @ 10 concert has been rolling over the past couple of days… Here are some pictures from the Illorin, Abuja, & Port Harcourt show. The show featured WizKid, D’Prince, Kas, Chidinma, Shina Peters and many more.
We don't have much to say about this bash all these pictures have said it all where we have the likes of jayjay okocha,d' banj,timaya,p square,derenle and host of others it was a night to remember for tu baba as he his call.LONG LIFE TU BABA
AN EVENING WITH THE LANRE DABIRI A.K.A ELDEE DA DON @ SWE BAR
SWE BAR host eldee to celebrate him as one of the top entertainer in music scene in Nigeria a lot of prominent grace the event like kenny ogungbe,banky w.sasha,2 shotz,mi etc.It was a lovely evening with eldee.We wish you a more success in your career.These are the picture at the event.
