Official Press Release: 'AN AUDIENCE WITH A CELEBRITY!'(AAWAC) Showcasing Top Veteran Actress Ms Ellen Thomas @ The Tabernacle 35 Powis Sq on Friday 9th September 2011

By Teju Ibukunoluwa

The much talked about event of the year 'An Audience With A Celebrity'! is fast Approaching! Yes! the Début of the prestigious and of course the first of its kind in the African/Caribbean Community in the UK.

 The Event ‘An Audience With A Celebrity!’ (AAWAC)

We Present our variety Gala night tagged ‘An Audience With A Celebrity!’-AAWAC, where we put the spotlight on Celebrities, Special Guest Stars, Society Icons & Entertainment Personalities; mainly of African Caribbean descent as the ‘main attraction’ on the night. The Celebrities will be ably supported on stage by 2/3 of their close friends. These high octane, energy driven, classy and glamorous events are to be held at an appropriate concert/gig venue – ‘The Tabernacle’ Powis Square in the heart of London, with its debut in September 2011.

‘An Audience With A Celebrity!’ is proud to put the Spotlight on Ms Ellen Tenneh Thomas, UK/African Top Veteran Actress, Entertainment Personality, Stage & Theatre Icon as our Celebrity at this first edition. Ellen currently stars as ‘Mrs Grace Olubunmi on Eastenders’ and has starred in several BAFTA Award Winning TV programmes like ‘Eastenders’, ‘The Bill’, ‘Dr Who’, ‘Rev’, ‘Teacher’ ‘Casualty’, ‘Coming of Age’ etc. She has also had key roles in Films like ‘Basic Instincts 2’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Secret Laughter of a Woman’ etc. Ellen has been cast as lead characters in numerous successful Theatre Productions too.

This prestigious event is put together to celebrate this shining Star in our Community, who is a much loved Role Model, on  FRIDAY 9^th SEPT 2011 at The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Sq, off Portobello Rd, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 2AY. The event will definitely attract people from the African & Caribbean Communities, including lovers of African arts & music within UK’s mainstream.

THE TEAM

An Audience With A Celebrity is powered by ZEDAKAH Entertainment and FEMTEJ Kreations.

ZEDAKAH Entertainment is an Intellectual Property, Entertainment and Media Consultancy, specialising in the provision of Business Solutions within the vast creative industry.  FEMTEJ Kreations, an Information Technology, Media & Events Consulting Organisation, Specialising in Online PR, Branding, Ecommerce and Media Solutions.

AAWAC Executive Directors 

Princess 'Deun Adedoyin-Solarin, Entertainment Consultant/Media Specialist, Veteran Broadcast Journalist

Mrs Teju Ibukunoluwa, a Computer and Information Systems/E-commerce Specialist and astute Project Manager.   

Event Sponsors & Supporters

‘An Audience With A Celebrity! is Sponsored by Arik Air and fully Supported by Kato Enterprises (makers of Ultimalt Drink), Nollywood Movies and Afro Hair & Beauty

Media Support:

Some of the Media Support for the event are as follow: Princess of Arize!, Femtej Kreations IT/Media, Afrikan Kreations, BEN TV, HITV, Trumpet Newspaper, Elegance Magazine Online, Checkout Magazine, FusionplusTV, FAB Magazine, Wedding Trendy, Ovacomedia and EMNews Online.

EVENT COMPERES

The Night will be Hosted by Sola Oyebade (Mr Mahogany), The CEO of Mahogany Models, a Fashion/Style Icon. He is expected to bring some professional touch & Humour to this upscale event. Princess Deun Adedoyin–Solarin (Princess of Arize! on BEN TV) Media Personality, Talk-show Host & Motivational speaker, will anchor alongside Sola Oyebade, adding her Royal presence to the night, with a Glamorous Female and Professional touch.

The first of its kind, this innovative event will have a RED Carpet welcome, Exotic Finger Foods, Fashion show, Live Band, Special Performances, Comedy, Q & A Session, Photo Opps with the Celebrities, a Raffle Draw and other highlights included in the ticket price. 


Tickets are £25 (Single); £45 (Couple) for Early Birds & £35 (Single); £65 (Couple) for Late Tickets. Tickets can be bought online in advance as no ticket will be sold at the door on the evening

via http://www.anaudiencewithacelebrity.com or http://www.aawac11.eventbrite.com or through our AAWAC ticket hotlines on 07878202481 or 07737204696

Payment can also be made directly into the Company’s account: Acct Name: AAWAC Events Promotions| BANK: HSBC | A/C: 82728745 | SC: 40-18-41. Payment Reference: ‘Ms Thomas’

For a chance to Win any of the exciting Prizes in the Raffle Draw, it is essential that the Early Bird Tickets are purchased before Saturday 3^rd of September 2011, the following prizes are in the Raffle draw:-

1)   A Business Class flight ticket to Africa curtsey ARIK AIR, when the entry ticket is purchased online.

2)   An ‘Exclusive Day-Out’ with Ms Ellen Thomas whilst working on one of her sets/Locations, she will be revealing the exact location on the evening.

3)   Dinner for 2 at the Holiday Inn Kensington, curtsey Holiday Inn & The Lifestyle Show on BEN TV

4)   A Free full Beauty Make-Over curtsey Facequizite Make-up Academy

Other prizes will be announced on the night, there will also be goody bags & give aways.

Highlights of the Evening include:

·         Red Carpet and Complimentary Champagne Reception – Celebrities, Media/ Entertainment Personalities, VIP Guests & some lucky members of the Audience will be interviewed on the Red Carpet by our TV Presenter Tora Olaiya

·         A very interactive and highly pro-active evening, where the Audience will be able to ask the Special Celebrity Ms Ellen Thomas Questions on the Secrets of her Success.

·         Live Music by Mis-Tri Band led by talented Songstress Fola Munis

·         Special Live Performances by Phoenix and Jasmine

·         Music by Dj Dennis

·         Exotic Finger Buffet

·         Comedy by Obonjo

·         Fashion Exhibition by Grace Bardin Collection, Top Haute Couture Designer and Stylist
·         Photo opportunities with the Special Celebrity Ellen Thomas plus other VIP Guests & Entertainment/Media Personalities

·         Networking and much more

This Event is a ‘Not to be Missed’ Fun-filled, Exciting and Glamorous night. We implore every one attending, most especially the younger generation, to avail yourself the opportunity of hearing Ms Ellen Thomas share the ‘Secrets of her Success’ on Friday, 9^th of September 2011.

The After Party follows immediately at KRBLAGCLUB, 222 Kensal Road, LONDON W10 5BN(Canalot Studios)  (£10 Entry at the Door)

Links to ‘An Audience With A Celebrity!’Event

Promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK7ZH3krDdY&feature=channel_video_title 

Ellen's Showreel: http://vimeo.com/23727573

YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/AAWACeleb

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/AAWACeleb

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_166016103448461

For more information Contact:

Princess ‘Deun Adedoyin-Solarin                       

Executive Director

+44(0)7737204694    

 Mrs Teju Ibukunoluwa                    

 Executive Director

 +44(0)7878202481   

                                          

Email: info@anaudiencewithacelebrity.com

Website: http://www.anaudiencewithacelebrity.com

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