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Media entrepreneur, Gbemi Olateru-Gbagi celebrates 30th birthday in style

30 hearty cheers to the Quintessential media entrepreneur! Beat FM multi-award winning On-Air personality, Gbemi Olateru-Gbagi who turned 30 few days back, July 18th to be precise rang in her birthday milestone in style looking gorgeous in a dress made by Kunbi Oyelese.

The lavish dinner party which was held at Otres Restaurant, in Lagos had Tiwa Savage, Niyola, Banky W, Omawumi, Ebuka, Kunbi Oyelese, Noble Igwe, Olisa Adibua, Toolz, Steve Babaeko, Toke Makinwa, Chris Ihidero, Tosyn Bucknor and many others in attendance.

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The Nigerian Entertainment Industry presents Health Insurance Convention

Good move! The Nigerian Entertainment Industry in partnership with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Lagos State Ministry of Health and Nigeria Medical Association are organizing a Health Insurance Convention. It is billed to hold on July 22nd, 2014 at the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos.
According to organizers, the awareness and knowledge of health insurance among the practitioners of the Nigerian entertainment industry has become imperative. Due to the absence of it, the industry has lost several of its well loved musicians and actors to dreadful sicknesses like renal failure, fatal accidents and other vices while trying to raise funds. This has however necessitated the need for a well structured health insurance policy and cover for the entertainment industry.

The Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Convention is designed as a customized learning and education platform for the practitioners of the entertainment industry and invariably members of the public at large to understand the importance of health insurance and at the same time embrace it.

The convention seeks to create special insurance covers and policies for the practitioners of the entertainment industry. Also, to illuminate complex issues of health care practice and policy by bringing together leading-edge doers and thinkers – from operations to academia, from clinical practice to corporate management. The convention delineates perspectives of stakeholders throughout the healthcare community in addressing broad issues and the type of health insurance to go for.
Topics to be discussed at the convention are; The health implications of celebrity life styles, Benefits of Health Insurance Policies, Health Insurance Policy …at what cost?, The health insurance policy…how dependable? and The Role of Government in Health Insurance Policies to mention a few.
It is absolutely very sad seeing our entertainers beg for money from fans and government alike when they are down with life threatening ailments. Other professionals suffer similar fates and sometimes they cannot afford treatment but they seldom embark on aggressive media campaigns of such magnitudes like their entertainment counterparts. This has however resulted to a big shame and public ridicule.

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Photos from the private screening of October 1 movie.

On May 18th, 2014, renowned actor/filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan hosted friends and colleagues to the private screening of his anticipated flick, October 1. The event which was held at the at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos was attended by Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tunde Kelani, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mo Abudu, Sadiq Daba, Kenneth Okonkwo, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Segun Awolowo to mention a few.
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Wyclef Jean, Toyin Saraki, Dele Momodu, Nike Oshinowo, others for "The Natural Child edition" | May 25, 2014

As part of plans for the International Children Day, Charity Lounge in collaboration with Budgit will be hosting the Down Syndrome Children at an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria. The event which has been themed, “The Natural Child edition” holds on Sunday, 25 of May 2014 at Down Syndrome Foundation Premises, 43, Adegoke Street, Surulere, Lagos.
“We are enthusiastic to have Budgit recognize the outstanding value of the #TheNaturalChild Edition and to host the Children Day Celebration,” said Ngozi Enekweizu, Head, Central Working Committee for the Induction.
The reception is another highlight in the schedule of raising awareness and support for the Foundation. During the Event, the Creative Five World would also announce a revolutionary partnership with Budgit to present The 100 plus 100 ISR Flag Flyers: The Centennial Leadership Late Lunch.
According to Chaste Inegbedion, Convener of the Charity Lounge. “Every quarter, we are over-whelmed by the complete passion of triumph and motivation that we find from our inductees and the supported charities. This quarter, we are eager to deliver our pledge to heighten the sustainability of ISR, especially since more of our focus is celebrating the Nigerian child with Challenges just like our 9th edition at the Pacelli School for the Blind. We look forward to joining Budgit in celebrating the Down Syndrome Foundation who are living their lives in the overhaul for others without seeking attention.”
“We are positively looking forward to hosting the Children and presenting them educative comic books on Nigeria Government,” said Oluseun Onigbinde, Team Lead, Budgit.
He will also be joining the Founder of Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria on engaging guests on “Individual Social Investments …The BUDGIT Way”.
The organizers have also pleaded with the Government, International Community, Media and Patriotic Citizen to use every resource at their disposal and provide useful information that would #BringOurGirlsBack in time for the International Children Day Celebration.
Guests expected at the event includ; Toyin Saraki, founder of WellBeing Foundation and international campaigner for maternal, newborn and child health, rights and empowerment, Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation International, Ex-Miss Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo; Haitian-American hip hop recording artist, musician, actor, and politician, Wyclef Jean who is expected to deliver a Children Day Message.
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Photos from the launch of new variants of Vaseline Lotion and Cream

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James Inglesby, Category Manager, deodorant and skin care, Unilever Plc
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A cross session of participants at the media launch

Unilever Nigeria Plc, household name and manufacturers of diverse home and personal care consumer products such as Vaseline has unveiled Vaseline Creams and Lotions into the Nigerian market.The two new products which are Vaseline Total Moisture and Vaseline Cocoa Glow was revealed at a media session organized by Vaseline. It was held recently at the BNatural Beauty Spa GRA Ikeja, Lagos. 
 

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Cross Section of participants

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Mr David Okeme, Marketing Director, Personal care speaking to  the participants at the media launch
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Business mogul, Aliko Dangote steps out with his 'little lady'.

Billionaire business man, Aliko Dangote and his daughter, Halima were spotted at the Times 100 event in New York which was held recently to honour the 100 most influential people in the world. Recall that the industrialist, and Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are the only two Nigerians who made this year’s list.
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Get Empowered for the fantastic future ahead! Register and attend the second edition of The Single Ladies' Conference (SLC)

After a successful maiden edition, which was held on the 29th of May, 2013, the organizers of The Single Ladies’ Conference; a summit for young women, between the ages of 18 – 35 are set for another powerful outing. This year’s event which will hold on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Anchor Events Centre, Lateef Jakande road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos is themed, ‘Greater Than’. Put together by Gem Publications ltd; publishers of Gem woman and Gem man magazines; the conference also seeks to expose the ills of several societal menaces such as rape, abuse, prostitution, etc., while proffering healing and counsel for victims. Highlights include: Powerful word ministrations, Counseling and emotional healing sessions, Sessions on marriage, career, relationships, ministry, and health, Uplifting worship sessions, amongst others.
Seasoned speakers for the 2014 event include Pastor Bola Olawale; Publisher/CEO, Gem woman/man magazines; Steve Harris, Nigeria’s leading Life Strategist, Motivational Speaker & Author and Rev. Mrs Funke Adetuberu is a dynamic, multifaceted woman of God and highly sought after conference speaker.
Here’s a statement from The SLC team, “We’ve all got questions! And sometimes, fear, worry, and anxiety about the past, present and future can be overwhelming… We wonder if we are good enough, strong enough, talented enough, or even beautiful enough… for the great life our heart desires. Don’t let fear or doubt hold you down! You are special, blessed and destined for greatness! Your life was created and pre-ordained by our God, who is GREATER THAN… everything and anything! He is the All-Powerful and He is interested in making your life a wonder!
Join us at The Single Ladies’ Conference 2014, as we answer vital questions, gain insights and get empowered for the fantastic future ahead of us, even as we are equipped to make the best use of the present. The Single Ladies’ Conference is established with the purpose of achieving the following aims:
(1)Engendering purposeful self-discovery for single ladies;
(2) Empowering spinsters to maximise their singleness;
(3) Equipping young women to fulfill purpose;
(4) Providing the needed enlightenment required for building strong homes.
Theme: GREATER THAN….
Date: Thursday May 29, 2014
Time: 10am
Venue: Anchor Events Centre, Lateef Jakande road, Agidingbi, Ikeja (Beside Union Bank)
Dress code: SLC Branded T-Shirt (available at selected outlets) and a pair of jeans or trousers.
Registration fee:  N2,500 (this covers the SLC Branded T-shirt)
 For more information contact: 08033021171, 08122189315, 07052788866, 08034083844, 07086561988.
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Photos from the Nigeria premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun movie

Finally! The Nigeria premiere of Half of a Yellow Sun movie took place yesterday, April 12th, 2014 at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. Guests include the writer of the book-turned-movie, Chimamanda Adichie, Genevieve Nnaji, Chiwetel Ejiofor, OC Ukeje, Onyeka Onwenu, Biola Alabi, Sanusi Lamido, Lara George to mention a few.
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Photos from the UK premiere of Half of a Yellow Sun movie

The UK premiere of Biyi Bandele-directed movie, Half of a Yellow Sun movie, was held yesterday tuesday 8th April 2014 at the Odeon Cinema, Streatham Hill, London, UK. In attendance were; Chimamanda Adichie; the writer of the award-winning novel, Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The Nigeria premiere will take place this month.
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