Oluchi Onweagba, Nigerian international catwalk queen
Good news filtering in from President Obama’s country, has it that River Naija Productions Incorporated in collaboration with the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, both based in the US have announced their intention of hosting the maiden edition of the Catwalk HOLLYWOOD in Abuja, this 2009. Also, a Made in Africa Fashion and Beauty Expo has been slated to take place at the event. According to the organizers, the event proper begins from May 28 through May 31.
“Catwalk HOLLYWOOD Abuja 2009, will be kicked off with a welcoming celebration ceremony; followed by a Made in Africa Fashion and Beauty Expo featuring apparels, accessories, cosmetics, and other beauty related products made all over Africa for the International market. Next will be the highly anticipated Catwalk HOLLYWOOD Super Fashion Show Gala, which is the first fashion event of its kind aimed at discovering African Models, Fashion Designers, and Recording Artists for an International Panel, of world renowned Model/Talent agents, fashion buyers, and famed music executives.” The creators of Catwalk HOLLYWOOD are also promising one of the most star studded fashion events of the year. With massive radio and television campaigns scheduled to air this week and registration drives taking place all over the country at different outlets, the search to discover the next Superstar of the Catwalk is definitely going to be big.
Pasuma storms Dubai on Val's eve
Pic-Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
Orobokibo exponent and sensational Fuji music artiste, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma will be storming Dubai, in the United Arab Emirate, for a three-day historic performance. The show being packaged by Onirobo Promotions owned by Akande Sulaimon, a Nigerian born showbiz promoter based in the oil rich country, has been slated for February 10 through 13, 2009. Pasuma Wonder’s tour is expected to climax on the eve of Saint Valentine’s Day, before jetting back to base. The forthcoming trip would be the act’s second visit to the Arab State, to thrill his teeming fans. It would be recalled that he was there to titillate Fuji music lovers last year. The promoter of the music extravaganza further revealed that his organization packaged the show to foster unity among Nigerians residing or visiting Dubai for the Val celebrations.
Mandy Ojugbana, Habeeba join Brila FM
The Larry Izamoje-led Brila FM is bent on further raising the bars of professional broadcasting in this New Year to satisfy its listeners and clients alike. The music and sports station on 88.9 dial, recently brought on board new On Air Personalities (OAPs), from the United Kingdom to enrich an already impressive list.
Larry Izamoje, CEO, Brilla FM
Top on the list is versatile, half-caste Mandy Brown Ojugbana, who apart from being an experienced and lively broadcaster is also a musician of repute with the hit number “Taxi Driver” to her name. A graduate of the London Academy of Media, Film & TV, she is also a professional writer.
Brought up in Newcastle, England, the pretty and hippy presenter was raised by an Igbo father and English mother and did not set her foot on Nigeria until she clocked 9. Happily married with kids, she professes strong affection for sports, a reason she says accounts for her presence in Brila FM’s new compact team.
Ojugbana presents the Super Morning Show on the station between 9.40 am and 1pm, Monday through Friday, and has cultivated an impressive follower ship on radio, helped by her frank and objective analysis of issues, in and outside sports.
Also on the rich list is the British-accented Habeeba Mojisola Adebowale, simply called Habeeba. Born in the United Kingdom, Habeeba has made her mark in broadcasting as far as Nigeria is concerned, having worked for two other top-notch stations in Nigeria before berthing at Brila FM.
Born in Tottenham, England, Habeeba spent her childhood traveling, and seeing the world.
She presents the Super Morning Show from 6am to 12pm Monday through Friday.
Gathered that the rationale for bringing in the two new OAPs is the deep-seated desire of the management of the Music & Sport station to meet the expectations of its teeming listeners and advertisers as it regards current, social and market trends.
Neville D shines again
Nefty Records has concluded plans to release into the market, Songs Of Deliverance, the new studio album from the international performer and music icon Neville D. It would be recalled that Neville D made headlines 10 years ago with his debut album – Calling my name, and after having such a successful music career working with the likes of Israel Houghton, Judith Sephuma, and of very recent, Allou April and Lionel Petersen. Neville D, returns with a soulful, mature but yet very vibrant and youthful album for his teeming fans globally.
"What is different about this album for me was working with different artistes, as opposed to my previous works; where I was working alone," he declares. Neville D collaborated with Jayde Brammer, Jeremy (JK) Koeries, Hiram Koopman, Lionel Petersen and Helena Smith in this latest effort, Songs of Deliverance. The 11-tracker album showcases Neville's versatility as an artiste with an eclectic touch and background. Neville D has shared stages with the likes of Deborah Cox, Joe, Keith Sweat, and Africa's queen of gospel Rebecca Malope. He is a businessman – sole owner of Nefty records, he's also a speaker and a worship leader in addition to being an accomplished singer, songwriter and producer.
Between Madam Kofo and Obama
Unknown to many, especially her teeming fans, versatile actress and entertainer Abiola Atanda, famously known as Madam Kofo, was among the few privileged Nollywood thespians that witnessed live in Washington, the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama of the US. The actress also known for her famous head tie has not stopped regaling her colleagues and pals with tales of how she watched Obama made history from a vintage position. An insider, later squealed to us that her Head tie, caused heavy traffic at the inauguration, until she was begged and cajoled to “lower it”, for those behind her to catch a proper glimpse of Obama.
Princess goes into moviemaking
One of the most visible, vocal and talented Comediennes of the Federal Republic, Princess has decided to join the league of producers in Nollywood.
She is currently on location lensing a star-studded movie in this New Year. The romantic thriller being directed by youthful Daniel Ademinokhai, has the trio of Uche Jombo, Bimbo Akintola and Desmond Elliot, as the lead acts. According to the busty entertainer, she decided to go into filmmaking this 2009, because of her love for Nollywood and versatility. She also intends going on a nationwide tour with the movie, immediately after its premiere in the next quarter of the year. Though, no title yet, but we would definitely keep you posted as soon as the movie gets a real title.
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