I'M GETTING INTO MOVIES NOW' SAYS BANKY W.

One of Nigerian  finest Musician Banky W, is set to join the Nigerian Movie Industry otherwise known as Nollywood , in a brief interview motored ON Hiptv the award winning songwriter revealed that he will be featuring in lots of movies and also directing in the months to come. We promise to keep you posted.

KISS DANIEL SETS FOR NEW ERA ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT

KISS DANIEL .PIC BY:LATESTTORI.COM

     

G-Worldwide Entertainment presents the most anticipated album concert of 2016 “NEW ERA” by KISS DANIEL on Sunday 15th of May at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event is star studded , there will be performances by the likes of  2Baba, Banky W, Patoranking, Yemi Alade, Iyanya, Burna boy, Tekno, Reekado banks, Cynthia Morgan, Wande Coal, Vector Da Viper, Sugarboy, Ycee, Young6ix, Ketchup, Ay, Akpororo, Ushbebe, Sheyi Law, PencilAnd Many More…

The event which will be hosted by  Olisa ,kicks off   at 6pm with red carpet while the main show will starts at 7pm . the talented Dj Shabsy is expected to be on the will of still.

Lagos hosts ‘The Elephant’

Ijora, a Lagos suburb, will soon host an iconic billboard dubbed ‘The Elephant’ – the outcome of a partnership between Optimum Exposures and Daktronics.
The Elephant which will go live on Wednesday 1 June 2016 will be the largest digital billboard in sub-Saharan Africa.
An elated, managing director of Optimum Exposures, Bayo Adio described the landmark as part of his company’s commitment to boosting brand building and communication efforts in the Nigerian market.
“We are particularly happy to provide an innovative platform through which brands can reach, engage and connect with prospects, customers and the public in an absorbing manner never before seen in the out-of-home industry in Nigeria. This board is both digital and social; it is mind-blowing,” said Adio.
The Elephant acclaimed as the first socially responsible billboard in Nigeria would be displaying accurate time and temperature in addition to notices of happenings or breaking news in Lagos.
Some of the unique features of The Elephant billboard include the ability to engage the public through social media platforms, including Facebook, Instragram and Twitter  .Lifted From: www.jalupon.com

GET READY FOR YAW LIVE ON STAGE SEASON 8.

The eighth edition of “Yaw Live On Stage”, the flagship platform of media personality and comedian Steve “Yaw” Onu featuring the talents of several musicians and comedians including AY, Phyno, Burna Boy, Korede Bello and Solidstar is set to hold on Sunday May 29, 2016 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The centerpiece of the show is a humorous new stage play written and directed by Femi Branch titled “Shalanga”, which features the acting talents of Yaw and AY in a satirical take on the past and present of Nigeria in the last one year.
Other performances at the show include sets from Phyno, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks, Naomi Mac, Koker, SolidStar, Burna Boy, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, CDQ, Splash, Immaculate, Tjan, Vintage Band, Reminisce, Ycee, comedians of the federal republic, amongst others.

The show, which kicks off at 6pm on the day will be preceded by the red carpet which begins at 4pm. Tickets to the event can be obtained at yawnaija.tv & ariiyatickets.com.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Yaw remarked, “A lot of people do not know that I come from a Theatre Arts background and as such, I have a very keen interest in the complete spectrum of entertainment. This is what I have tried to achieve over the past 7 editions of Yaw Live On stage, and I believe this year’s event is set to be the best ever, incorporating a hilarious stage play, music, dance and comedy into a 360-degree entertainment experience for the audience. I want everyone to come out and have fun with me on the 29th. It is going to be spectacular.”

Africa Fashion Show unveils Yemi Alade as 2016 Brand Ambassador

 

African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) has unveiled Nigerian songstress and afro-pop star, Yemi Alade, as Brand Ambassador for the 2016 edition of the fashion show. From a small brand founded to satisfy a niche, AFWN has evolved to become an award winning and very well recognised brand which is the biggest platform of its kind in Europe and Africa showcasing African designers and Africa inspired fashion.

The afro-pop star was unveiled at a press conference in Lagos. As the Brand Ambassador, she will work with the organisers of AFWN to raise awareness on the need for Nigerians to patronise Nigerian and African designers.

Commenting on AFWN's choice of brand ambassador, Founder, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria and London, Ms. Ronke Ademiluyi stated that Yemi Alade is amazing, represents Africa and is perfect for the brand. Her brand personae aligns with the youthful, creative and energetic Africa Fashion Week Nigeria platform which empowers young and talented Nigerian designers to showcase their creativity and craft, opening them up to a world of opportunities.

"Africa Fashion Week Nigeria promotes the beauty of Africa from the creative side of fashion to the business of it. This year, we chose someone who embodies the true African woman. A strong, intellectual and musically inclined woman whose music reflects what is good, great and best for the motherland. We couldn't have chosen anyone more suitable to be our brand ambassador, " Ademiluyi disclosed.  

 

On her part, afro-pop star, Yemi Alade said the AFWN brand ambassadoship aligns with her love for fashion, hinting at a possible inaugural showcase of a Yemi Alade collection at the 2016 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria scheduled to hold in the first week of July. 

 

I didn't see this coming but it is a stepping stone for me into the realm of fashion. An opportunity to show people what I am about. I have been working on a collection for almost a year and might unveil something at the fashion week or in the neraest future.

Africa Fashion Week London is the biggest African-inspired fashion event in Europe at the moment. It has been running for five successful years. The project has successfully launched the careers of over 400 young fashion designers of Nigerian origin in the Diaspora. AFWL discovered, nurtured their careers and shot them into the limelight, and are ensuring that they stay there for good.

Having succeeded in London and seeing that most of the show’s talent finds are Nigerians, we decided to bring the project home and in May 2014, we launched Africa Fashion Week Nigeria. It was an explosive success, long awaited and became the most anticipated fashion runway in Nigeria today.

 

 

Caption :Creative Director, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN), Mr. Sola Oyebade; Founder, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, Ms. Ronke Ademiluyi; Pop superstar and 2016 Brand Ambassador, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, Yemi Alade with Director General, Nigerian-German Business Association (NGBA), Ms. Jennifer Anoyika, during the unveiling of Alade as the 2016 brand ambassador in Lagos on Tuesday, 26 April 2016.    

 

 

PICTURE NEWS: PASTOR POJU OYEMADE ADDS ANOTHER YEAR.

Pastor & Mrs Poju Oyemade. Pic Credit : Covenant Christian Centre. 



 The amiable  Senior Pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, Lagos.  Poju Oyemade was a year older on Sunday 8th. This is wishing him more prosperous years in the vineyard of the Lord.

Obama to visit Hiroshima this May.

There are indications that the number one citizen of the world , Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit Hiroshima in Japan before the month runs out, With the end of his last term in office approaching in January, Obama will "highlight his continued commitment to pursuing the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.

OBAMA.  Pic Credit:howafrica.com

According to the the White House , Obama will not apologize for the United States' dropping of an atomic bomb on the city at the end of World War Two, Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize early in his presidency in 2009 in part for making nuclear nonproliferation a centerpiece of his agenda, Obama on May 27 will tour the site of the world's first nuclear bombing with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Hiroshima tour will symbolize a new level of reconciliation between former wartime enemies who are now close allies. It will also underscore Obama's efforts to improve U.S.-Japan ties, marked by an Asia-Pacific trade pact as well as cooperation against China's pursuit of maritime claims and the nuclear threat from North Korea. Additional reports  http://www.reuters.com