Elegante by Tiannahstyling to Showcase ‘Freedom’ at Africa Fashion Week London

Elegante by Tiannahstyling is getting ready to showcase its latest collection at the third edition of Africa Fashion Week London scheduled for 1-3 August at The Old Truman Brewery.
Entreprenuer and creative Director of Tiannahstyling Toyin Lawani is no stranger to AFWL, having been one of the official stylists for the event in 2012, styling for a number of designers including, to name just a few, the House of Jola runway which showcased gorgeous prints, the grand finale by Adebayo Jones with his signature metallic sequined gowns and of course the last ever runway of late Remi Osholake of Remi Lagos which featured an range of iconic and edgy black and white looks.
Lawani feels ready to showcase her own designs on the AFWL runway this year.
Of her new collection, Lawani said, “Freedom collection is very dramatic and unpredictably creative. To be free is expensive and to express oneself is freedom. Experience carefree fashion like never before. Welcome to the freedom era!”
In line with the Elegante design aesthetics, The Freedom collection will offer edgy looks with use of materials such as silk, lycra, polka dots, leather, feathers, and chiffon. The collection is heavily accessorised with bags and hats.
For those who wish to purchase straight off the runway looks from the designer’s ‘Freedom’ collection, Lawani has a surprise too: 20% discount on all purchases made on the day.
Elegante by Tiannahstyling is scheduled to showcase on Saturday 3 August, 6.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at
http://africafashionweeklondon.com/africafashionweek/tickets/

APPLICATION FOR THE YOUNG MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR AWARD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, 2ND AUGUST 2013

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa is partnering
with British Council on this year’s Future Awards Prize in Media Enterprise.
The Young Media Entrepreneur Award is for an individual who has recorded enormous
 success in the media sector.
What is the Media Sector?
1). Interactive software, entertainment and games developers, specialist agencies,
and publishers – working across various platforms (internet, broadcast, consoles and
 mobile devices)
2)Developers of social media websites/platforms (where not predominately linked to other
 sectors – i.e. a music social network with its roots in the music business is likely more
suited to music award)
3)Film, TV and animation – development, production, post-production/special effects
4)Distribution and sales for film, TV, animation and other multimedia content
5) Exhibition for film, TV and animation, including cinema and festival/event programming
 and management
6) Specialists/consultants/agencies supporting the development of these industries (i.e. skills
 for scriptwriting, visual effects etc.)
What are the criteria for this award?
·         The applicant must be aged between 21 and 35 at the date applications are due.
·         The applicant must be entrepreneurial and must have shown their ability in the
promotion
 of the media sector in their country, in either a commercial context, public context, or both.
·         The applicant must demonstrate their potential to be a future leader of the media sector
in their country and a future partner for the UK, through their character, drive and abilities.
·         The applicant must already be working in the media sector with at least three years’
experience.
·         The applicant must have English language skills to IELTS 6  – ‘competent user’ or above
The Prize for the award winner is a trip to the UK to participate in a programme with an opportunity for valuable networking and idea exchange with their UK and international peers in the media sector–some of whom are winners of the same award in their respective countries.
Submission of applications for the Young Media Entrepreneur Award now closes on Thursday, 2nd August 2013.
This category will be judged by the British Council alongside selected members of The Future Awards Africa Team.
The awards event holds in August 2013.
Media Partners include Channels TV , Silverbird TV, Nigeria Info, TW, Ventures Africa & Guardian Life. Online Partners are BellaNaija, LindaIkejiBlog, Information Nigeria, Premium Times, 360Nobs, NND, LadunLiadiBlog, and Jobberman. Official Media Partners are Africa Magic, Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Y!/YNaija.com.
For more information, visit @TFAAfrica on Twitter or the website www.thefutureafrica.com/awards.

12 Social-Media Mistakes That Entrepreneurs Make

We've asked a coterie of marketing experts to join Entrepreneur's Team Digital to
 provide answers to your common questions about building an online presence.
 Got a question? Ask it in our comment section below or on Twitter using #TeamDigital. 
Each week, we'll spotlight a different topic, and twice a month we'll host Google Hangouts 
(our next is July 10) where Team Digital will chat about best strategies for managing an 
 online reputation, marketing through social media and using mobile techniques to 
attract customers.

Read more: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/227245#ixzz2aQzBweh6

Karen Igho releases new photos

The BBA winner is one of the many faces DSTV is using for their new campaign. More photos when you continue...

Genevieve Nnaji chills in Shanghai; Kate Henshaw worksout in Vegas

 

Random stuff...:-)! Genevieve Nnaji photographed chilling in her hotel room in Shanghai,

 China and Kate Henshaw works out at the gym in her hotel in Vegas. Check the pics after

 the cut...

Jay Jazzy

 GO BABY

  

Jay Jazzy. photographed chilling in her in her Home Town,  Abonnema, Rivers, Nigeria 

Lives in Tbilisi, Georgia

From Abonnema, Rivers, Nigeria

2face & Annie Idibia's 4 year old daughter makes Nollywood debut

4 year old Isabella Idibia has followed her mother's footsteps. She made her acting debut this week in the movie 'Unconditional' produced by Uche Jombo. Right pic: Isabella on set this past Wednesday. Will bring you some location photos later..

Julius Aghahowa's 11 year old daughter makes Nollywood debut

Former Super Eagles player Julius Aghahowa's 11 year old daughter, Isabelle Aghahowa has made her acting debut in Nollywood, playing the role of identical twins separated at birth and given to two different mothers in Uche Jombo's new movie 'Unconditional'. Isabelle plays the dual role of Dakore's daughter and Uche Jombo's daughter in the movie. More pics when you continue..

Mercy Johnson goes back to Secondary school! (Photo)

We watched “Dumebi the village girl” – one of the most hilarious
 Nigerian movies ever – and we loved it. To quench our thirst for
more, Tchidi Chikere decided to produce a sequel to the hilarious
movie “Dumebi goes to school”
Here’s a sneak peek – Mercy Johnson in a uniform, lol!

What Makes Women Happy?

Kempinski Nile Hotel in Egypt. 

                                                              Amazing ‪#‎luxury‬ home.

                                              Amazing rooftop pool in Singapore.

 Now that's what we call a dream house.

Pool at the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort.

 

"Before I Write A Book' - By Basketmouth

Comedian Basketmouth will share short stories about his experience with people while growing in the Nigerian entertainment industry in a series called 'Before I Write a Book.' He plans to write a book eventually so this is a pre-entry to that project, thus, the title. Below is the first story he shares

Back stage at the Rothmans Groove tour which held @ TBS in 1998, there I was seated with the likes of The Plantashun Boiz,Dr. Fresh,Remedies and more...I was just a young boy trying to weigh his options on what direction to go with his career as drumming,rapping,producing and comedy were few of my options.

That night was the 1st time I met Tony Tetuila, one of those humble guys you come by,he was warm and accommodating considering the obvious fact that I was nobody in the industry.

Fast forward a few months later, Comedy had won me over and in the course of my hustle and journey to where I'm yet to get to, I bumped into Tetuila  in Festac, just about the time his single 'you don hit my car' came out.

We reconnected while playing catch up. We had common friends so 'bumping' into each other became a tradition. The 1st time he saw me perform @ a concert was at a gig The Plantashun Boiz used to host @ the Den in Ikeja.

I must have impressed him because not long after that night, I got a call from him asking that we meet up. We did and he took me for a meeting in Lagos Island (Shell Office). A director at Shell was retiring and a send-forth party was being held in his honour. My performance fee then was N10,000, Tony pushed it up and convinced the client to pay N30,000 which they paid cash. Prior to this, they had never heard of me and only used me because Tony believed in me and stood up for me, convincing them to buy in.

I was paid in full a week to the show.

After picking up the cash I went straight home. Now here I was,  a young comic with his 1st major pay-out of N30,000. Considering the fact that my 1st performance fee was N300 (1%) of what I had in my pocket,I couldn't help but to thank God.

I got home,gave my mum N25,000 and kept N5,000 from which I bought a shirt,pants and shoes from Tejuosho market to wear for the event. Ready for my first big show..

Meet the 2013 Miss University Nigeria Contestants

These are the most beautiful girls representing 53 universities in Nigeria. Some of them are quite gorgeous. I said some...hehe! Take a look for yourself after the cut...:-)

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