Thursday 8 May 2014

#BringBackOurGirls Solidarity Protest @ Nigerian High Commission London on Fri/9/May 2014


EVENT: #BringBackOurGirls Protest in London.

DATE:  This Friday 9th May 2014

TIME: : 10am. 
LOCATION: Nigerian High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX. 

Closest tube: Charing Cross.

More INFO: @bunmola2010, @ogbeniDipo @Karo_Orovboni

Monday 5 May 2014

The 3rd Women For Africa Awards 2014 on Saturday 10th May 2014

 

EVENT
The 3rd Women For Africa Awards 2014 

DATE
Saturday, 10th, MAy, 2014

VENUE: The Great Hall, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, W8 7NX 

TIME
Doors open 5pm prompt
Drinks reception & Red Carpet from 6pm – 6.45pm
Awards ceremony from 7pm – 9.30pm prompt
Awards celebration & networking immediately after till 11pm






SUPER EAGLES vs SCOTLAND in London @Craven Cottage on Wednesday/28/May 2014


EVENT: 
SUPER EAGLES vs SCOTLAND in London
 
DATE
Wednesday, 28th, May, 2014
 
VENUE
Fulham FC Stadium, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Rd, London SW6 6HH (Closest tube – Putney Bridge underground on the District Line)

KICK OFF: 7.45pm
 
TICKETS: £10, £25 
 
 BUY TICKETS HERE - http://tiny.cc/hib2cx
 
INFO/TICKETS:  
0843-2081234 / 07946-811253

OlojaUK.com presents THE MARKET PLACE BUSINESS MASTERCLASS on Saturday 10th May 2014








 
EVENT:
OlojaUK.com presents
THE MARKET PLACE BUSINESS MASTERCLASS


VENUE:
De Vere Devonport House,
King William House, Greenwich, SE10 (JW

SPEAKERS / EXPERTS
ONYI ANYADO
KOJO BONTI - AMOAKO
SAM OGUNTAYO

THEME:
ACQUIRE SKILLS TO START-UP AND GROW A BUSINESS

ADMISSION:
FREE with Registration. Register at www.thbm.eventbrite.co.uk

MEDIA PARTNER
Femtej Kreations Media

Sunday 4 May 2014

Press Release: 2nd NIGERIAN EVENTS AWARDS UK (NEA UK 2014) on 24th & 25th May 2014

The Organisers and Founders of the Nigerian Events Awards UK officially announce the 2nd NEA UK Awards Dinner evening coming up on Sunday, 25th of May 2014 at the London Docklands Hilton Hotel from 5pm.
Following up on the success of NEA UK 2012, the organisers promise an even swankier array of Celebrities and high profile Nigerians in the UK Diaspora, with an evening of fun, classy entertainment, wining and dining and great surprises. There shall be a number of top UK based Nigerian artists performing at the event with the Goddess of Songs, Dele Achiever taking top billing. Music is to be provided by Celebrity DJ Deoba Authentic and, hosts for the evening are Victor “The Posh MC” Oluwole and Dazzling Daizi Fini.
The organisers also announce that following up on their promise at last year's event, there shall be an exhibition of Nigerian Events businesses at their NEA UK Events Expo scheduled for Saturday, 24th of May, at the same venue. The organisers are expecting over 500 visitors to attend this expo, which promises to feature the works of Balloon artists, Photographers, Cake Designers, Bridal Wear Designers, Beauty and Make Up artists, Fashion and Fashion Accessories, Venue Designers and Decorators and Events supports and logistics suppliers.
There will also be 4 different workshops by top events practitioners including Prince Remi Adenyin (Jkstar Photography – Winner NEA UK 2013 Best Nigerian Photographer Award) and Princess Mary Peters (Mopsy Cakes – Winner NEA UK 2013 Best Cake Designer Award).
Entry to the Events Expo is free but guests are required to register and book their tickets from the tickets' sales site: http://neauk2014.eventbrite.com.
Businesses wishing to showcase their products and services to a wider audience and take advantage of this huge gathering of potential clients can also book their exhibitors' stall from the same site.
Tickets to the Awards Dinner evening is priced at £75 VIP & £50 Standard, can also be purchased from the tickets' site: http://neauk2014.eventbrite.com.
Dress code for the night: Oscar Red Carpet Style.
Organisers Jumoke Ariyo and Vanessa Oluwole state that the nominations list for this year Awards was even more extensive and robust than the previous year's and that the Final selection process has now been completed. They both added that anticipation is very high regarding the eventual winners due to the high calibre of nominees. A list of NEA UK 2014 Finalists can be seen at: http://www.nigerianeventsawards.co.uk/nea-uk-2014-finalists/
This year’s event is sponsored by various indigenous organisations and businesses including Kato Enterprises, YomYem Ventures (producers of OluOlu Foods), Pak Cosmetics, Ades Foods and many others expected to come on board.
The NEA UK 2014 charity of choice is BritAfrique Active Circle
Vanessa Oluwole & Jumoke Ariyo
Co-Founders/Organisers, NEA UK

Photos: The London Pemiere of 18 CARAT MAMA at the Odeon Cinema, Greenwich, London



FFL's (Friends for life) Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade; Toyin Moore and Producer, Helen "Gold" Osabutey
The night of 2nd May brought out the crème de la crème of UK Nollywood. This time it was for the premiere of the Comedy Drama, 18 Carat Mama.
Producer and Lead Actress, Helen "Gold" Osabutey
Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade
Toyin "TY" Moore
As the crowd swelled, there were memories of the Shameful Deceit premiere. There was a visible battle for fashion domination. Interviews galore on the red carpet while the photographers snapped away.
Ayo Oyebade and Executive Producer, Godwin Osabutey
Some of the cast and crew were already in attendance: Executive Producer, Godwin Osabutey; Director Titi "Lady TJ" Jacobs-Aseroma; Nollywood legend, Fred Aseroma; Director of Photography, Nelson Spyk; Mac Edobor; Ade Bello; Hilda Williams; Olakitan Adebayo; Florence Okonkwo; Victoria "Vee Nick" Nicholas; Jedidah "The Minstrelle" David; Alfred Fayah and yours truly.
As the Hummerzine pulled up, the crowd rushed to see who else had arrived: Helen "Gold" Osabutey; Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade; Toyin Moore; Mabel Ayeko Osabutey; Danny Erskine; Tolu Yesufu; Marie Gomez; Tiya Odebode; Tyna Gibah Sonuga; Isaac Osabutey  and Sarah Bello.
Tolu Yesufu
Helen and Theodora were delightfully made up by Hair and Make-up genius, Libeks BC; Theodora’s jewellery was by Accessories Lounge. Toyin Moore was made up by Vera and wore a sleeveless gold dress.
Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade and Helen "Gold" Osabutey
Desiri Couture designed Helen and Theodora’s dresses: Theodora wore a black floor length jersey gown layered with soft net fabric designed to enhance the silhouette. The dress features gathered sleeves, a standing handmade needle lace collar with floral motifs, exposed gold thread crocheted fasteners and buttons adding a unique touch whilst highlighting the striking black and gold floral belt. Helen wore a black jersey gown featuring soft Helenka mesh layered bodice designed to flatter the silhouette, striking gold metal leaf embellishments; the V-neck adorned with black and gold motifs eliminate the need for a necklace; the dress is fitted through hips, balance with fish tail hem gathered sleeves with the handmade crocheted buttons and fastening adding an elegant touch.
Nollywood legend, Lanre Balogun joined yours truly for an interview with African Dazzle before proceeding to see the much talked about movie.
The Stars of 18 Carat Mama with MC DJ Abass
Titi Jacobs-Aseroma with Fred Aseroma and Hilda Williams
The Red Carpet was brilliantly managed by DJ Abass.

Other notable celebrities that turned out to support Producer, Helen Gold were: Ruke Amata; Rita Nzelu Okoro; Victoria Inyama; Pauline Long; Mr and Mrs John Emore;  Screenwriter, Evelyn Obahor; "Ortega" Director, Malcom Benson; Producers Edith Nwekenta and Segilola Scott; "Housewives and Girlfriends" Producer, Rhoda Wilson; Actor, Nonso Nwaiwu; Director, Prince Okoye; Actress, Kande Fatoumata; Gambian Actor, Lamin Tamba; DBol Show Producer and Presenter, Bola Atoloye; Director/Producer, George Kelly Toghanro; Nollywood Movies TV Director, Alfred Soroh; Director/Producer, Francis Uwadi; Riyike Alayande; Princess Abiye Okusanya; Collins Archie-Pierce; Adaeze Udemba; Director, Sidi Diallo; Dr and Mrs Boma Douglas; Dr and Mrs Ayo Coker; ZAFAA Supremo, Sam Anwuzia; Seyi "Wotever Cakes" Oluwamayowa; Christiana Awotayo; Funmi Ogidan-Bello; Victoria Abraham; Viv De Queen;  Metamorphosis Director, Nick Pelas and Bishop Dawn.

Tiya Odebode; Theodora; Tyna Sonuga and Marie Gomez
It was a wonderful turnout and a brilliant movie, which focused on Cervical Cancer.
The After Party at South Bank Bar and Kitchen was well attended. Seyi "Wotever Cakes" Oluwamayowa provided a surprise celebration cake.
Helen "Gold" Osabutey; Titi "Lady TJ" Jacobs-Aseroma; Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade with surprise cake from Wotever Cakes
Enjoy more photos from the premiere courtesy of Libeks BC AND Riyike Alayande.
Rita Nzelu Okoro and Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade
Great Supporter of Nollywood, Pauline Long
Mabel Ayeko Osabutey
Infinity with Taiwo "Tiya Mag" Odebode
Theodora with Adaeze Udemba
Actress/Producer/Director, Rita Nzelu Okoro
Director, Ruke Amata with Tyna Gibah Sonuga
Viv De Queen; Danny Erskine; Ade Bello and Jedidah David
Ade bello with Jedidah "The Minstrelle" David
Theodora being interviewed by Nollywood Movies TV
Tiya; Theodora and Mabel
Theodora being interviewed by Chanise Thompson
Helen with her son, Isaac
Isaac Osabutey
Theodora with Hubby
Riyike Alayande
Ayo and Theodora
Brilliant Child Star, Sarah Bello
Theodora and Helen
Helen and Sarah
Theodora
Theodora and Guest

Tolu Yesufu; Mabel Ayeko Osabutey and Olakitan Adebayo
Theodora; Helen and Toyin
Hilda Williams; Mac Edobor and Jedidah David
Victoria Inyama; Evelyn Obahor and Theodora
Mr. John Emore with Theodora and Princess Abiye Okusanya
Florence "Blaster" Okonkwo with Theodora
Theodora; Princess Abiye and Nollywood Producer
Guest with Theodora and Samantha Ncube-Mahlangu
Christiana Awotayo
DBol Show's Bola Atoloye with Tiya
Marie Gomez
Alfred Fayah
Director of Photography, Nelson Spyk
Sunny Ahanon with Henry Ibekwe
Check the Trailer: 




Media Partner: Femtej Kreations Media
Photos Courtesy of InstantPortraits
Source:  http://www.theodoraibekwepr.com