Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog: 03/01/2009

Tunde kelani takes Arugba to Lagos Cinemas – Taiwo Obatusin

Nigeria’s celebrated cinematographer, Tunde Kelani got the support of the Lagos State Government to show his latest film ‘Arugba’ in 57 Local Government councils.

Arugba is a cultural movie embedded with messages in line with the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for eradicating threats from HIV/AIDS, child survival, morality and UNESCO. That’s a movie you all need to see.

Unveiling Island’s newest accessory outfit, Circa 64 – Bola Akinboade (City People)

Budding Nigerian Jewellery design company, Circa 64, is located on Akin Adesola, Victoria Island, Lagos. Circa 64 specialises in unique hand crafted pieces, which are designed and produced by Ayo Fanimokun. Ayo is a graphic designer who ventured into Jewellery making in 2004. Her graphic design background plays a big part in her works. She’s always loved working with her hands, and each piece she makes is created with great skills.

WA Idol Eric goes into fashion – Anyakwo Nonyem (CP)

West African Idol fourth man standing, Eric Arubayi recently opened an ‘A’ class boutique on Karimu Kotun, V/I, Lagos. This dude who has a passion for music is also set to release his album and at the same time take to an optimim level with Western and African wears. Sources close to him also revealed that eric is working hand in hand with some top designers to achieve his dream

Yaw and Koffi’s comedy event - Anyakwo Nonyem (CP)

Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, a Wazobia FM presenter is planning a big comedy show this March with popular comedian, Koffi. The duo is set to have a superlative stage comedy on Sat 8th of March 09 at the Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos. The stage comedy promised to be fun as there will be performances from various top musicians also.

Tara Durotoye opens in Abuja
Tara Durotoye is one of the pioneer make up artists and the owner of the House of Tara Make up Studio, and the Orekelewa make up line. She’s in a celebratory mood at the moment, reasons being that on March 2nd 09; she opened another outfit in Abuja, to add to its existing outfit.

Hip Hop Awards 09 moved to Abuja – Afolabi Adekoya (CP)
HHWA since its inception in 2006, has been held in different locations in Lagos but this year, it goes to Abuja. Ayo Animashaun explains “So many times we have been confronted by people that HHWA only celebrates Lagos based acts, that is part of the reasons we are embarking on this journey outside Lagos.

Moreso we have looked around and found that the only venue that fits what we are trying to achieve this year is in Abuja.

Banky W and Kemi Adetiba will host while 9ice, MI, Timaya, Kel, Lord of Ajasa and others perform. It’s taking place on the 19th of May at the International Conference Centre.

Top event planner Gbemi Oyekan holds seminar
Gbemi Oyekan is the brain behind one of the latest sensations in the event industry, CISS (Classic Integrated Services and Slippers). She is staging a detailed event planning seminar on March 14th and 15th 09 at the Protea Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.

The event is taking place in conjunction with two notable event planners, Funke Bucknor Obruthe of Zapphire Events and Ibidun Ighodalo of Elizabeth R who are both the chief speakers of the event. They are going to be teaching the participants the nitty gritty of running a successful outfit.

9ice to perform in Ghana - strictlynaijamusic

Multiple-award winning singer, 9ice, is scheduled to perform in Accra for the very first time at the Accra International Conference Center, Accra, Ghana on the 28th March, 2009.The show will also feature Yes Record's flagship artistes, G-Xploit, whose hit track 'Bolu Molu Merete' has reached No.8 on MTV Base World Charts. In addition, rave-making Shank and fellow Yes! Record signee Steel will also be on the bill.

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