For enquiries: 234017451990, olomuaperan@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Crown Troupe presents: Segun Adefila's Golden Fleas
Crown Troupe of Africa performs Segun Adefila's 'Golden Fleas' (a social commentary) @ Cinema Hall 1, National Theatre, Iganmu on Sunday, 5th July 2009. 3pm & 5pm. Gate: N500, N200 (children). Golden Fleas is a product of the New Writing in Drama project by Royal Court Theatre UK & British Council Lagos. This 1st staging of the play is made possible by kind support of the National Theatre / National Troupe of Nigeria
For enquiries: 234017451990, olomuaperan@yahoo.com
For enquiries: 234017451990, olomuaperan@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Pictures from Rise Networks National Youth Forum
Another edition of National Interactive Youth Forum organized by RISE, a youth expression and advocacy firm was held last weekend (20th June) at the New Gymnasium Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere.
The event hosted about 10 000 youths as well as celebrated Guests such as Prof. Dora Akunyili, Dr. Lamido Sanusi currently Group MD of First Bank and soon to be CBN Governor, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, MD, Sokoa Chair Centre, Mr. Ben Bruce, Chairman, Silverbird Group and Mr Bola Akingbade, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN. This event in the past 2 years has been celebrated as the grand daddy of youth gatherings for its excellent planning and parade of worthy role models who come to share ideas and inspiration with aspiring young people especially because of the loads of issues that bedevil the average Nigerian youth.
With the theme for 2009 ‘OUR TIME IS NOW’ the event attracted all the major players from major quarters, the organisers gathered all hands on deck to make the event an outstanding and rewarding experience for all participants and sponsors, and it was indeed a massive and very successful one. Funke Akindele a.k.a Jennifer and OC Ukeje of the AMBO fame were the compeers of the one day event tagged DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. Other major brands that have thrown their weight behind RISE to ensure the success of the Event include Nescafe, Macleans, Nigerian Bottling Company, Verve and First Bank.
Check out pictures from the event..
Watch out for pictures from 2face Idibia's anniversary...later
The event hosted about 10 000 youths as well as celebrated Guests such as Prof. Dora Akunyili, Dr. Lamido Sanusi currently Group MD of First Bank and soon to be CBN Governor, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, MD, Sokoa Chair Centre, Mr. Ben Bruce, Chairman, Silverbird Group and Mr Bola Akingbade, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN. This event in the past 2 years has been celebrated as the grand daddy of youth gatherings for its excellent planning and parade of worthy role models who come to share ideas and inspiration with aspiring young people especially because of the loads of issues that bedevil the average Nigerian youth.
With the theme for 2009 ‘OUR TIME IS NOW’ the event attracted all the major players from major quarters, the organisers gathered all hands on deck to make the event an outstanding and rewarding experience for all participants and sponsors, and it was indeed a massive and very successful one. Funke Akindele a.k.a Jennifer and OC Ukeje of the AMBO fame were the compeers of the one day event tagged DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. Other major brands that have thrown their weight behind RISE to ensure the success of the Event include Nescafe, Macleans, Nigerian Bottling Company, Verve and First Bank.
Check out pictures from the event..
Watch out for pictures from 2face Idibia's anniversary...later
Friday, June 19, 2009
Call for creative entries, ANA Anthology and other events
ANTHOLOGIES OF POEMS, SHORT STORIES AND TEEN AUTHORS, ANA COVENTION 2009: CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Association of Nigerian Authors, Niger State Branch (the host of the 2009 ANA Convention) has concluded plans to publish two anthologies of poems (Adults and Teen Authors) and a collection of short stories for adults. Contributions are hereby solicited from interested members of ANA and the general public. All contributions must be typed on A4 paper (double spaced), properly edited and initialed with a brief biodata of the writer. Stories must not be more than 3,500 words and two poems of not more than two pages per writer. Forward your contributions to the Chairman, Technical Committee, ANA Niger Secretariat, Abubakar Imam Library Complex, PMB 2842, Minna, Niger State not later than 30th June 2009. Also, you can send your contributions to the email (bmdzukogi@yahoo.com). Contributions should be on the themes and subjects of choice to the individual writer. they must be properly marked - ENTRY FOR THE 2009 ANA CONVENTION
For the Teen Authors, only twenty contributors are allowed from each branch of ANA featuring one poem each. We advice that state branches should conduct entry or qualification sessions where prospective contributors are engaged in on-the-spot poetry writing for the selection of the best twenty by the branch, which should be sent on or before the expiration of the deadline.
EXHIBITION: NNENNA OKORE “OF EARTH”
Nnenna Okore, the talented and internationally acclaimed sculptor and installation artist, returns to Nigeria to hold her first major art exhibition beginning June 20th, 4pm, at the Goethe Institut in Lagos. After a successful series of exhibitions at galleries in the US and the UK, the Assistant Professor of Art at North Park University, Chicago will bring her vibrant and constructive approach to sculptural and installation art to a keen Nigerian art audience. The exhibition will be opened by her former professor and mentor at the University of Nsukka and famed art sculptor in his own right El Anatsui.
This event is sponsored by DANA AIR. www.flydanaair.com
The show runs at the Goethe Institut from June 20th until July 10th. Learn more about this artist by logging on to www.nnennaokore.com
Others:
PANACHE AFRICANA FASHION SHOW
Date: 19th June
Venue: Magnolia Hall, City Mall Onikan Lagos
BASIC SCHOOL CONCERT
Date: 20th June
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan
Contact: musoncentre@yahoo.com, 08033046863
Attendance is free!
AN EXHIBITION OF OIL ON CANVAS
Date: 20th – 25th June
Time: 12 noon
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, VI
Contact: 08033204694
EXHIBITION: NNENNA OKORE “OF EARTH”
Date: 20th June/4pm
Venue: Goethe Institut, 10, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, VI
Contact: info@lagos.goethe.org 01-4613417
10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF 2FACE IDIBIA
INFINIT 2 (Official Anniversary of 2Face Idibia in the Music Industry and Launch of the 2Face Foundation)
Date: 20th June
Venue: ThisDay Dome, Abuja
As the Colossus turns 75 Theatre @ Terra presents The 3rd Annual “Season of Wole Soyinka
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island
Date: Sunday, 21st June – DEATH & THE KING’S HORSEMAN
Time: 3:00pm & 6pm
Contact: 08081239477 and 07028367228, laspapi@yahoo.com
ANTHILL 2.0…gathering of poets, writers and painters coming together to share what they love doing.
Date: 21st June
Time: 2pm
Venue: Buddha Bar, Saipan restaurant, Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, VI
Contact: 07028406575, anthillr@yahoo.com
TRIBES ART AFRICA PRESENTS “WHAT THEY DID NOT TEACH ME IN ART SCHOOL” – An art exhibition of paintings, installation and assemblage art by Joseph Eze
Public Opening: 4th – 28th June
Venue: Tribes Art Africa, E208 Ikota Shopping Complex, VGC- Lekki
Time: 10am – 7pm
For more check: www.tribesartafrica.com or www.isinka.com or call – 08033074428
The Association of Nigerian Authors, Niger State Branch (the host of the 2009 ANA Convention) has concluded plans to publish two anthologies of poems (Adults and Teen Authors) and a collection of short stories for adults. Contributions are hereby solicited from interested members of ANA and the general public. All contributions must be typed on A4 paper (double spaced), properly edited and initialed with a brief biodata of the writer. Stories must not be more than 3,500 words and two poems of not more than two pages per writer. Forward your contributions to the Chairman, Technical Committee, ANA Niger Secretariat, Abubakar Imam Library Complex, PMB 2842, Minna, Niger State not later than 30th June 2009. Also, you can send your contributions to the email (bmdzukogi@yahoo.com). Contributions should be on the themes and subjects of choice to the individual writer. they must be properly marked - ENTRY FOR THE 2009 ANA CONVENTION
For the Teen Authors, only twenty contributors are allowed from each branch of ANA featuring one poem each. We advice that state branches should conduct entry or qualification sessions where prospective contributors are engaged in on-the-spot poetry writing for the selection of the best twenty by the branch, which should be sent on or before the expiration of the deadline.
EXHIBITION: NNENNA OKORE “OF EARTH”
Nnenna Okore, the talented and internationally acclaimed sculptor and installation artist, returns to Nigeria to hold her first major art exhibition beginning June 20th, 4pm, at the Goethe Institut in Lagos. After a successful series of exhibitions at galleries in the US and the UK, the Assistant Professor of Art at North Park University, Chicago will bring her vibrant and constructive approach to sculptural and installation art to a keen Nigerian art audience. The exhibition will be opened by her former professor and mentor at the University of Nsukka and famed art sculptor in his own right El Anatsui.
This event is sponsored by DANA AIR. www.flydanaair.com
The show runs at the Goethe Institut from June 20th until July 10th. Learn more about this artist by logging on to www.nnennaokore.com
Others:
PANACHE AFRICANA FASHION SHOW
Date: 19th June
Venue: Magnolia Hall, City Mall Onikan Lagos
BASIC SCHOOL CONCERT
Date: 20th June
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan
Contact: musoncentre@yahoo.com, 08033046863
Attendance is free!
AN EXHIBITION OF OIL ON CANVAS
Date: 20th – 25th June
Time: 12 noon
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, VI
Contact: 08033204694
EXHIBITION: NNENNA OKORE “OF EARTH”
Date: 20th June/4pm
Venue: Goethe Institut, 10, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, VI
Contact: info@lagos.goethe.org 01-4613417
10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF 2FACE IDIBIA
INFINIT 2 (Official Anniversary of 2Face Idibia in the Music Industry and Launch of the 2Face Foundation)
Date: 20th June
Venue: ThisDay Dome, Abuja
As the Colossus turns 75 Theatre @ Terra presents The 3rd Annual “Season of Wole Soyinka
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island
Date: Sunday, 21st June – DEATH & THE KING’S HORSEMAN
Time: 3:00pm & 6pm
Contact: 08081239477 and 07028367228, laspapi@yahoo.com
ANTHILL 2.0…gathering of poets, writers and painters coming together to share what they love doing.
Date: 21st June
Time: 2pm
Venue: Buddha Bar, Saipan restaurant, Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, VI
Contact: 07028406575, anthillr@yahoo.com
TRIBES ART AFRICA PRESENTS “WHAT THEY DID NOT TEACH ME IN ART SCHOOL” – An art exhibition of paintings, installation and assemblage art by Joseph Eze
Public Opening: 4th – 28th June
Venue: Tribes Art Africa, E208 Ikota Shopping Complex, VGC- Lekki
Time: 10am – 7pm
For more check: www.tribesartafrica.com or www.isinka.com or call – 08033074428
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Best Offer and More
BEST OFFER SO FAR!
Frenzy Productions Ltd, a music production industry is offering a very attractive offer to musicians. All you need do is to pay for one track and you get one free beat, interesting huh?
Well offer closes 18th June 2009, so if you’re interested call these numbers: 08024960120, 07034876870
The best!
Details on Nigeria Next Super Model Final Screening
JUST U MAGAZINE PRESENTS THE “CHANGE” AWARD NIGHT
Just U Magazine, an entertainment/ celebrity magazine presents a CHANGE award event. The award/honour role event will showcase notable celebrities who have one way or the other made impact on the society. The award list delves into every sector of the society, the entertainment and corporate world. The list is a long one, you can only expect nothing but the best. The list includes the Governor off Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Mrs Cecilia Ibru, Mo Abudu amongst many others. There will also be performances from top artistes, the event will be anchored by Tosyn Bucknor of Top Radio and Nicholas of style.com
Date: 18th August
Time: 4pm
Venue: Air Force Base,Officers mess, Kofo Abayomi, VI
Contact: 08054252305, justumagazine@yahoo.com
MOBO Opens new outlet
MOBO design opened a new outlet at The Palms recently, the C.E.O, Omobolawale Biobaku is always bringing it on and this time the designs are hot, fresh and affordable.
Check the latest stuff at the new outlet, The Palms Complex, Lekki/Epe Expressway.
Frenzy Productions Ltd, a music production industry is offering a very attractive offer to musicians. All you need do is to pay for one track and you get one free beat, interesting huh?
Well offer closes 18th June 2009, so if you’re interested call these numbers: 08024960120, 07034876870
The best!
Details on Nigeria Next Super Model Final Screening
JUST U MAGAZINE PRESENTS THE “CHANGE” AWARD NIGHT
Just U Magazine, an entertainment/ celebrity magazine presents a CHANGE award event. The award/honour role event will showcase notable celebrities who have one way or the other made impact on the society. The award list delves into every sector of the society, the entertainment and corporate world. The list is a long one, you can only expect nothing but the best. The list includes the Governor off Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Mrs Cecilia Ibru, Mo Abudu amongst many others. There will also be performances from top artistes, the event will be anchored by Tosyn Bucknor of Top Radio and Nicholas of style.com
Date: 18th August
Time: 4pm
Venue: Air Force Base,Officers mess, Kofo Abayomi, VI
Contact: 08054252305, justumagazine@yahoo.com
MOBO Opens new outlet
MOBO design opened a new outlet at The Palms recently, the C.E.O, Omobolawale Biobaku is always bringing it on and this time the designs are hot, fresh and affordable.
Check the latest stuff at the new outlet, The Palms Complex, Lekki/Epe Expressway.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen, Presenting...Gulder Ultimate Search VI
Nigerians can’t get enough of the country’s biggest and boldest reality TV show… and so after five brilliant years searching for men and women with intellect, determination and guts: it’s time for the Gulder Ultimate Search 6!
It started at the mysterious Snake Island, and then moved to the meandering cold hills of Obudu. It was also NIFOR, at the very humid forest that houses the Oil palm research institute before we progressed to Shere hills in Jos Plateau State. Last year, the search was for the lost chronicles in Agwu Hills, Mmaku. This year’s search will be set within the undulating plains of the Omodo Forest in Ada, Osun State, and will to stretch man to the very limit of his endurance.
They will be searching for the HORN OF VALOUR hidden in the hands of the beautiful guardian of the forest. It is believed that the secret message on the horn is the only solution that can change the world’s destiny. To find it, these men will battle nature and the wild… is Nigeria ready for this?!
Entry to the Search is free and the selection process will be rigorous and have a national spread. The application form is available on www.gulderultimatesearch.tv
Go NOW to www.gulderultimatesearch.tv to get all the juicy details!!
The Ultimate Man/Woman who finds the Horn of Valour will exchange it for a cash prize of N7million (seven million Naira), a wardrobe allowance of =N=500,000 and a Brand New SUV. Other searchers will receive cash reward from 500, 000 upwards. And the last woman standing still gets the big N1, 000, 000 reward!!
“You ain’t Seen Nothing yet”!
www.gulderultimatesearch.tv
It started at the mysterious Snake Island, and then moved to the meandering cold hills of Obudu. It was also NIFOR, at the very humid forest that houses the Oil palm research institute before we progressed to Shere hills in Jos Plateau State. Last year, the search was for the lost chronicles in Agwu Hills, Mmaku. This year’s search will be set within the undulating plains of the Omodo Forest in Ada, Osun State, and will to stretch man to the very limit of his endurance.
They will be searching for the HORN OF VALOUR hidden in the hands of the beautiful guardian of the forest. It is believed that the secret message on the horn is the only solution that can change the world’s destiny. To find it, these men will battle nature and the wild… is Nigeria ready for this?!
Entry to the Search is free and the selection process will be rigorous and have a national spread. The application form is available on www.gulderultimatesearch.tv
Go NOW to www.gulderultimatesearch.tv to get all the juicy details!!
The Ultimate Man/Woman who finds the Horn of Valour will exchange it for a cash prize of N7million (seven million Naira), a wardrobe allowance of =N=500,000 and a Brand New SUV. Other searchers will receive cash reward from 500, 000 upwards. And the last woman standing still gets the big N1, 000, 000 reward!!
“You ain’t Seen Nothing yet”!
www.gulderultimatesearch.tv
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