This year's edition of the competition will bring some of Africa's biggest designers and entertainment industry players together. Some of the designers billed to showcase include Tanzania's leading menswear brand Sheria Ngowi, celebrated designer and organiser of the Dakar Fashion Week, Adama Paris, other leading fashion brands such as David Wej, Mai Atafo, Revamped, MoS, Beazy, Award winning Accessories Designer Kamsi Tcharles, MOA designer of the year Maxivive and one of Africa's newest talent to watch out for Femy Toys.
Also as a high point of this year's event the Model of Africa Award shall be presented to leading African model Ajak Deng for career achievement and exemplary contributions through her charity works.
The top 20 contestants will be arriving in camp October 10, 2012 and will participate in exciting photo sessions, courtesy visits, press conference, charitable works, and a number of social and official outings. Date: 14th October 2012
Venue: The Federal Palace Hotel, 6 – 8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, LagosTicket Prices: Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 10,000 | Tables N 200,000Ticket Locations: David Wej, Mai Atafo Inspired, Etcetera, and Blush Beauty. Contact: Ovo on + 234 (0)8037179958, [email protected], [email protected], www.modelofafrica.com
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SOUL LOUNGE TO HOLD RE-LAUNCH PARTY
This event will celebrate the re-launch of the house of soul/ the newly designed decor of the Soul lounge. With the new terrace, you can catch a glimpse of the city of aquatic splendour and still enjoy variety of music.
Launched 7 years ago by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, this time around, it will be partnering with one of the most respected and celebrated media houses in Lagos; Classic Fm.
The event which will be attended by the crème de la crème of the society and top celebrities will feature red Carpet session and entertainment by top DJs and artistes from Storm Records label.
The Soul Lounge has continued to engage their loyal customers with the great music ranging from Jazz, hip hop, R n B to mention a few. It has also played host to Nigerian/International stars such as 2 Face, D Banj, Ice Prince, Brick And Lace and others.
Highlights of Soul Lounge
Monday & Tuesday Networking Nite ; For regular after-work drinks, networking with the soul chef specials and happy hour house cocktails. Time: 6pm till 11pm
Wed Open Mic/Ladies Nite characterized by live music (a mixture of soul, R'n'B, Jazz and other contemporary music) led by one of the top bands in Lagos. Time: 7pm till dawn.
Thursday; Ladies Cafe Night, hosted by popular radio hosts. A night filled with exciting activities. Time: 6pm till dawn
Friday: Soul Party Night, with select Dj dishing out choice songs. Time: 9pm till Dawn
Saturday Old Skool Night is a full night event with Soul Dj playing classics. Time 7pm till dawn.
Sunday Jazz Night; get a chance to listen to your favourite Jazz music with other jazz lovers.
ON-AIR-PERSONALITY, TOOLZ REVEALS PROMO SHOTS FOR HER WEBSITE
RADIO HIT SHOW: MORE DRAMA !!! DR SID VS KAY SWITCH
Songs reviewed this week
1) Kayswitch - Owunmi
2) Dr Sid - Afefe
3) Eedris Abdulkareem- Baba
4) Teeklef – My Art
5) Xela Xelz- Nabania
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NKEM OWOH'S ENUGU HOUSE BURGLED
Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh popularly called Osuofia had his Enugu house burgled last week.
Although no life was lost but his Mitsubishi Montero SUV, Toshiba laptop and camcorder as well as other belongings were carted away.
The veteran actor who was not home told Daily Post, 'I was in Abuja last week Saturday when my neighbours called that it was like my place was burgled, that my gate appeared to be open. I asked them to check and they reported back that out of the three vehicles parked in the compound, the Jeep was no longer there'
The incident has since been reported to the Police.
TONTO DIKEH REMEMBERS LATE MUM
Actress Tonto Dikeh lost her mum at age 3 and grew up with her father and stepmum. Few days ago, she ran a series of emotional tweets to remember her demised matriarch and even tweeted a photo of her.
There's a high degree of resemblance between the two. Don't you think?
PHOTOS FROM TRYBE RECORDS' UK OLYMPICS TOUR
The purpose of the tour was to promote the new artistes and also to prepare them for the world stage. All the artistes got to perform to some of the largest audiences gathered during the 2012 olympics including the Africa village at Hyde park, African-Carribbean Business Expo, Africa fashion week in London and many more.
Both the existing and the new Trybe Records' artistes thrilled audiences at every show with their performances and got rave reviews from online and offline media. Kanya King, the founder of MOBO Awards in the UK, was present at one of the events and had this to say; "K9 is a very talented artist, he is surely one to watch out for in the afrobeat genre. I am really excited about the prospects of this young and energetic artist".
The Trybe Records crew were said to have rented a luxury mansion in the Stanmore area of north London while touring the UK and had a series of celebrity parties with top UK celebs in attendance.
NIGERIA'S GOT TALENT SHOW DEBUTS ON TV
Contestants from Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Warri, Benin and Ibadan are giving a shot at being Nigeria's next international superstar in the show which will premiere on Sunday 16th September.
Anchored by popular TV presenter, Andre Blaze, the show will air from September to December on AIT, NTA, TVC, STV, HITV UK and Sound City networks.
Star actress Kate Henshaw, Radio ace Dan Foster and dancer cum choreographer Yibo Koko have been unveiled as judges of the show.
Legoo Naija!
NIGERIAN INTERNATIONAL, OBAFEMI MARTINS SIGNS FOR SPANISH TEAM
The 27 year-old striker penned a two-year contract is expected to earn about
€600,000 per annum, this comes after he agreed to have his contract at Rubin Kazan terminated.
Martins whose annual wage at Rubin Kazan is put at €2.2 million is expected to be unveiled nextweek.