The SME Economy Conference – Focus On Innovation

As the summer of 2016 winds down, Emvirtue will debut its SME ECONOMY CONFERENCE/Exhibition on the 17th of September. Themed, “Impact For Nation Building “. The exhibition part of the conference will be the biggest SME focused exhibition in 2016.

The SME ECONOMY Conference has been designed to focus on Innovation with100 exhibition spaces for SMEs with creative and innovative products and services. This has been deliberately focused because of the believe by the organizers that Africa will only emerge from its third world status through the oxygenization of young business startups and entrepreneurs to create innovation.
The goal is to provide a significant platform where African entrepreneurs can be empowered to up-scale their operations, expand income generation channels, get trained, get mentored and get out of poverty. We will provide a platform for knowledge sharing and networking, bringing together reputable companies and brilliant minds which are set to transform lives in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
Nigeria has to be the country to lead the #InnovateAfica campaign for all of the reasons that have become obvious even to the blind. It is based on that knowledge that Emvirtue is leading the advocacy to empower entrepreneurs through Government Intervention, Private Sector Participation, and Media Engagement.

The SME ECONOMY CONFERENCE/Exhibition intends to shoot out these three gaps and help create a system that works. Entrepreneurs can very well take advantage of this platform and get out there to the big market.
Contact the Convener –  Emmanuel EM Ezima
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General Muhammadu Buhari, top dignitaries in attendance as 'Saro The Musical 2' opens at Muson Center

It was all thunderous applause and rapturous praise as Lagosians defied the city’s forbidding traffic and trooped out to witness the highly anticipated and much talked about opening of ‘Saro, The Musical 2’, at the Muson Center, Onikan. Starring a highly talented cast made up of last year’s much-lauded performers as well as an infusion of exciting actors like Bimbo Manuel, Dolapo Oni, Gideon Okeke, songs, dance, and drama scenes, Saro 2 was a mind-blowing reincarnation, as the show greatly improved upon its 2013 version.
Punctuated at numerous points by excited cheers and applause, Saro 2 dazzled and awed the audience with an impressive repertoire of captivating original music, beautifully reimagined covers breathtaking dance routines, as well as the colorful, flamboyant costumes.
The event which had many notable figures in attendance also saw a much applauded appearance from Nigerian presidential aspirant, Rtd General Muhammadu Buhari, as well as a number of other government dignitaries, who came to see the epic night’s performances. The show ended as it began – on a streaking, epic note – drawing the audience to its feet for a long-lasting standing ovation.
Saro The Musical 2 continues to show at the Muson Center during the Christmas holiday, with 10 shows spread across the 25th, 26th, 27th, & 28th of December. You can get your tickets at Terra Kulture, VI and at the venue.

Show Schedule:

25th Christmas Day – one show – 6pm
26th Boxing Day -two shows – 3pm and 6pm
Saturday27th  two shows – 3pm and 6pm
Sunday 28th(Finale) – three shows – 1pm, 4pm and 7pm
Don’t miss out on the epic holiday experience!

Faces+fashion statement at EbonyLife TV Founder & Moments with Mo host, Mo Abudu's 50th birthday gig

EbonyLife TV Founder & Moments with Mo host, Mosunmola ‘Mo’ Abudu made a telling appearance at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos yesterday, September 13, 2014 as men of timbre and calibre, Nigerian celebrities, friends and colleagues rallied round her to celebrate her 50th birthday.

The event also recognized and celebrated exceptional women with awards.

Celebrities at the occasion include MC Basketmouth who entertained guests with his rib-cracking jokes, Dele Momodu, Funke Akindele, Denrele, Tiwa Savage, Gideon Okeke, Dolapo Oni, Lamide Akintobi, Seyi Law, Rita Dominic, Toke Makinwa, Waje, Chidinma, Iyanya, Efya, Nikki Laoye, and many more.

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.

The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live In Lagos

Come May 18, 2014, the Muson Centre Lagos will play host to the maiden edition of multi-talented Naija Fm OAP, and Comedian, Justice Nuagbe popularly known as Ushbebe’s concert series, tagged, ‘The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live.’
Speaking about the event, the comedian who also doubles as an actor said “The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live is truly a first of its kind concert where you have a stage play, comedy and musical performances at once. I am looking forward to showing the world other sides of me.”
Over 20 A-list entertainers billed to perform at the spectacular event include, Iyanya, Kcee, AY, Terry G, Lil Biss, Sean Tizzle, Chidinma, Harry Song, Jaywon, Reminisce, Solid star, Praiz, Yemi Alade, Yung L, Patoranking, Tekno, Buchi
Yemi Sax, Emma Nyra, AY, I go Die, Koffi Gordons, Seyi law, Helen Paul, Elenu, Mc Abbey, Maleke, Princess and many more.

Fashion statement at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards #AMVCAs

Chidi Mokeme
Biola Alabi

Ebuka
Ireti Doyle

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Ufuoma Ejenebor

Uti
Ibinabo Fiberesima

Tomi Odunsi
Osas Ighodaro

Funke Akindele
Rita Dominic
Tagged, ‘The African Oscars’ the second edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2014 AFVCA), an award created to recognize and celebrate African film and TV talent is being held at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. See what your favourite and gorgeous celebrities wore to the prestigious event.
Additional pics by Y!Naija
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