9 Reasons to be in Calabar for Easter.

Here’s a release from the Calabar Jazz Festival Team. They said other than the fact that Calabar ROCKS! Here are 9 compelling reasons you should book your flights now and be in Calabar for Easter-
(1.) Calabar International Jazz Festival returns
Calabar Jazz Festival made its debut last year and was an instant hit with lovers of great live music. The 2014 edition presents yet another unforgettable experience between April 18th – 21st, with an amazing lineup of artistes and engaging daytime fun for all the family.
(2.) Your favourite artistes on one incredible lineup
Over a period of 4 days, some of your all-time favourite jazz and neo-soul artists will be in Calabar performing live and joining you at after-parties that last way into the night. You are sure to get melodic goose bumps, as Asa returns after a triumphant performance at last year’s Festival. She is joined by Darey, Bez, Jimmy Dludlu and Salvador Sango’, Micasa Music, Keyshia Cole and more!
(3.) Sensational ‘Heaven Sent’ songstress, Keyshia Cole performs
Keyshia Cole will be in Nigeria for the first time and she will perform live on stage at Calabar International Jazz Festival. She will be performing hit tracks like ‘I Should Have Cheated’, ‘I Changed My Mind’, ‘Heaven Sent’, ‘Get It Right’, ‘Love’ and ‘I Remember’.
(4.)  Art Exhibition and Music Meets Photography in the mix
Artistic expression is an essential element of Calabar Jazz Festival and this time we are adding visual art to the mix, in the form of an exhibition for paintings and sculpture, and a photo competition with a difference. With Terra Kulture from Lagos curating the art exhibition in the foyer of concert venue, you can be assured of a stunning display.
(5.) Opportunity to explore the legend of the Calabar Kitchen
Why not spend an enjoyable afternoon attending a culinary session that shows you the secrets behind some of the most famous Calabar cuisine? You will get a taste of Edikang-Ikong, arguably Nigeria’s most sought-after dish, as well as Afia Efere soup, Editan soup, Ekpang Nkukwo and a host of exotic delicacies for you to sample.
(6.) Give yourself a break
It’s a holiday and you really need to make the best of it! Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and retreat to the peace and quiet of Calabar. Stay at a lakeside hotel, take a walk in one of our parks, cruise along the Calabar River or visit ancient Creek Town. Simply immerse yourself in a serene destination, with an ambience that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Nigeria.
(7.) Indulge your thirst for culture, history and sightseeing
Calabar boasts two of Nigeria’s best museums; one traces our colonial past, while the other takes you on an emotional journey through the painful history of the slave trade. Many of our historical landmarks are national treasures, as they are some of the few remnants of Nigeria’s fascinating history.
(8.) VIP After-Parties
The nightly VIP after-parties will allow you the rare pleasure of partying and mingling with our sensational lineup of artistes in a relaxed environment, where you can meet new friends and potential future business associates.
(9.) Improve your post-holiday quality of life
You may not believe it, but jazz music can actually increase your productivity and boost your immune system. A paper in the UK Journal of Advanced Nursing states that listening to jazz, classical or favourite melodies can relieve chronic pain and migraines, reduce blood pressure, improve memory, boost immunity, increase energy and induce relaxation. So, wouldn’t you rather spend your holiday changing your life?
So, what will you do? Stay at home and wish you were here, or book that flight and begin the best weekend you’ve had in years? If you make the right choice, we’ll be here to welcome you!
Happy Upcoming Holidays!

Photos: Jason Njoku, Obi Asika, others attend UK Nigeria SME Summit.

The UK Nigeria SME Summit; an initiative of Enterprise Creative – Nigeria’s leading development agency for the creative industries and the official Lagos Partner and Hub for the UK Nigeria 100 Project took place on Friday, March 28, 2014, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Victoria Island, Lagos.
 
The event was a gathering of key stakeholders in the Nigerian creative and digital industries who rubbed minds on pertinent business issues relevant to UK and Nigerian SMES. Present were entrepreneurs, corporate executives, heads of international organizations, public institutions to mention a few.
 
 
Speakers at the Summit include British Deputy High Commissioner Peter Carter,
Obi Asika (Chairman, Dragon Africa); Jason Njoku (CEO, SPARK); Femi Longe (Co-founder, CC Hub); Connie Price (Country Director, British Council Nigeria); John Adeleke (Chairman, Montgomery Africa & World Trade Centre); Prince Adeyemi Adefulu (President, Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce), Sanyade Okoli (MD Travant Ltd), Emeka Mordi (Buyam.com.ng), Chuka Ekeledo, Beverly Okoye etc
 
 
The UK Nigeria SME Summit is a key part of the UK Nigeria 100 Project, an ongoing initiative of the UK Trade & Investment and the Foreign Commonwealth Office, which aims to partner 100 British small businesses with 100 Nigerian small businesses in the diverse and dynamic creative and digital industries.

Photos from Lekki Wives UK Premiere

Blessing Effiom-Egbe’s hit drama series, Lekki Wives; had its premiere at the Hilton Hotel Deansgate, Uk on friday, March 14th, 2014. Starring Adaora Ukoh, Kiki Omeili, Katherine Obiang, Keira Hewatch, and Chinonso Young; the drama follows the lives and conditions of five women living and working in the highbrow Lekki axis of Lagos Nigeria. Present at the event were all the cast of the movie; rave of the moment singer, Olamide also entertained guests.

Foremost Nigerian photographer, Yetunde Babaeko holds first breast cancer awareness photo exhibition. (Photos)

Foremost contemporary Nigerian photographer and CEO Camera Studios, Yetunde Babaeko together with some creative, independent professional female photographers (X-perspective) have held their maiden breast cancer awareness photo exhibition in Lagos. The purpose of the event which took place at the Goethe Institute, Onikan, Lagos on the 8th of March, 2014 was to create awareness and motivate the Nigerian public to join the fight against breast cancer.
Mrs. Clementina Ometu, a guest speaker and representative of Sebeccly Cancer Care educated guests on breast cancer and detection; Photographs of different breast cancer survivors were also showcased to guests. Proceeds from the sales of the photos and post cards will be donated to cancer patients and survivors at the Sebeccly Cancer Care for treatment. The exhibition is expected to run till the 29th of March 2014.
Speaking about the initiative, the host, Yetunde Babaeko stated that the exhibition is really close to her heart because it affects women and their families. “These women go through a lot emotionally, financially and physically and the hospitals lack adequate medical equipment and personnel that are needed to cater to these women. My major goal is to create awareness and advocacy for early detection that will reduce the number of patients in the long run. Another goal for me is raising funds for the survivors and patients that are needed to make available the necessary equipment and medications required”.
She continued, “I attended a workshop organized by Sebeccly Cancer Care and there was a woman who could not afford treatment for the illness. I said to myself what could I do because I didn’t have money nor did I have wealthy friends. That’s where the initiative 1K4Cancer was birthed that had a main goal of soliciting for funds for cancer care and treatment”.
 

Photos: 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) organizers host nominees to a brunch.

As a prelude to the main event, organizers of the 2014 Africa Magic. Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) hosted nominees to a brunch yesterday 26th February, 2014 at the WheatBaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
In attendance include, Managing Director of MNET, Biola Alabi, actors; Funke Akindele, Bimbo Manuel, Kate Henshaw, Nkiru Sylvanus, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Ufuoma, Rukky Sanda, Afeez Eniola, Ivie Okujaye, Ashionye and Carl Raccah, Michelle Dede, to mention a few.
Before the main event which will come up on Saturday, March 8, at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, nominees will be hosted to a pre event cocktail at the same venue on Friday, March 7, 2014.

Photos:Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde treated to a surprise birthday gig!

 
 
 
 
 
It may not be as elaborate as most people would prefer it to be but the memories will stay with her! Sultry actress and singer, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who turned 36 two weeks ago; February 7 to be precise was treated to a surprise birthday party at her office by some of her workers.

PHOTOS: NAETO C, D'PRINCE, SKUKI, DJ ZEEZ PERFORM AT THE OCTOBER EDITION OF AT THE CLUB WITH REMY MARTIN

The october edition of the hugely popular ‘At The Club’ with Remy Martin was a smashing success. The event which is a collaborative effort of Trace Urban and Beat FM featured performances from Naeto C, D’Prince, Skuki and DJ Zeez. The next installment will hold on Thursday, November 28 at the renowned SIP Lounge with performances from Iyanya, Wande Coal, May D, Dr Sid, Seyi Shay and Orezi.

 

THIS WEEKEND: SKYLINE IMAGE LTD TO UNITE DESIGNERS/FASHION BUFFS FOR 'ANKARA SOIREE'

Skyline Image Ltd is putting together a show-stopping Exhibition/fashion event tagged, “Ankara Soiree’ for fashion buffs across Lagos.

The event which promises to be exciting and entertaining was organized to give young designers/enterpreneurs of all stripes a platform to showcase their talents in the Ankara fabric.

DATE: 27th July, 2013 

TIME: 11:00AM – 6:00PM

VENUE: THE BRIDGE HOUSE, G.R.A. IKEJA. 

DRESSCODE: YOUR STYLE OF ANKARA

THEME: Inspired By Culture

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