MODE MEN Magazine 5th Anniversary Issue Features Jimmy Jean Louis

The 5th anniversary issue of Mode men magazine features Jimmy Jean Louis, remember him? Okay I'll remind you.

Jimmy Jean Louis is the guy who played Fela Anikulapo in the just concluded Fela! On Broadway musical.

This edition celebrates the magazine's 5th anniversary, other excerpts include the Arise Fashion Week, Elections and profiles of some personalities.

According to Mode Men Publisher, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the issue will be out next week.

Memorable Moments Captured At The Fela! On Broadway Show

It came, we saw, we enjoyed, it went the memories lingers. The huge musical show Fela! On Broadway which happened few weeks back turned out successful considering comments gathered before the event, to me it was quite big.
There have been comments and features on the topic; which I believe raised lots of arguments and other topics.

Therefore I am not going into the details of what brought about Fela! On Broadway.
Like I mentioned earlier, the show was beautiful, well attended and revealing too. So, the major points:

- The show was in memory of the legendary legend FELA.
- Occurred at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
- PR was handled by Bobby Taylor Consulting
- Show started on the 20th and ended 25th of April
- There were two shows per day.
- Live performance was smooth.
- Security was effective

Here are few inside pictures of moments captured during the shows.

Pictures by Gbenga Akindele Nelly for Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studios

FELA in The Life House All Week and Weekend Long!

For the rest of this week the entire Life House family and friends celebrate the legend, Fela Kuti and the historic arrival of the acclaimed Broadway show FELA! in Lagos.

The Life House shall host a mini-festival which will feature an art exhibition, film screenings, book readings, open-mic session, poetry and a couple of live musical performances.


FELA IN THE LIFE HOUSE – a mini-festival inspired by FELA! in Lagos from 19-24th April 2011

Wednesday 20th April - ART EXHIBITION
"Art of Rebellion”: An art exhibition featuring works by acclaimed graphic artists, Lemi Ghariokwu and Weyinmi Atigbi.
Gallery open daily (except Mondays)

Wednesday 20th April - LISTENING SOIREE
In the ambience of The Life House patio and lounge, enjoy “Unknown Fela” for one night only. We’ll be playing unreleased and less known songs from Fela’s oeuvre. Groove.Chill.Ponder. From 7pm

Thursday 21st April - FILM SCREENING
Film club Reel Life will screen 2 great films about Afrobeat as part of the mini-festival – “Music is the Weapon" and
"Ginger Baker in Africa". Don’t miss this. Film starts at 7.30pm.
Reel Life Film Club screens world, classic and alternative films and documentaries every Thursday evening. To join Reel Life Film Club please send email to reelifehouse@gmail.com

Friday 22nd April - READINGS, POETRY ,OPEN-MIC SESSION, HAPPY HOUR
The Fire Dance Readings by Sola Olorunyomi .
Starts at 5pm sharp
Sola Olorunyomi is the distinguished author of “Afrobeat! Fela and the Imagined Continent”.
This will be followed by an open-mic session of poetry, spoken word and acoustic music. Guests are encouraged to share their talents and inspirations to an afrobeat twist.
Open mic session starts at 7pm as does the cafe’s Happy Hour so come one come all!

Saturday 23rd April - WURA SAMBA LIVE CONCERT
Tribute Afrobeat Jam Session featuring the wondrously mesmerizing percussionist Wura Samba with his band.
Experience this special concert and the art of percussive afrobeats as interpreted by Wura Samba. We look forward to sharing this wonderful artist with you. Gate:N1000
Time: 7pm

Sunday 24th April - LIVE REHEARSAL AND KARAOKE
We will reenact an afrobeat session Rehearsal with The Life House house band and in true TOCATINA spontaneous
style incorporate the audience culminating in a Karaoke Sing Along session. This will end our festival tribute to Fela
and this is for everybody and absolutely free. If you love to sing, mime or just have fun then look no further.
Time: 6pm

Lights, Camera, It's Fela On Broadway

Preparations are get grand already for Fela on Broadway show coming up 21st April till 25th April 2011. Definitely not to be missed.