It was indeed a star studded UK launch of OK! Nigeria on Monday 19th March 2012. This event took place at the Nigerian High Commission London.
After the magazine successful launch in Nigeria, the much awaited London launch was well attended by a selection of A list Hollywood, British and Nollywood Celebrities such as Ellen Thomas, Joselyn Essien, Thandie Newton, Afrobeat sensation Tiwa Savage and Nollywood star Omotola Jakade and many others. OK! Nigeria, an internationally renowned Celebrity magazine published by Alexandra Amosu of Amosu Couture, will be available on Newsstands from April 2012. Visit the website www.oknigeria.com
It’s going to be a two-in-one superlative comedy show on Sunday March 25, as Mc Abbey’s much talked about Comedylane, makes its debut. The Comedy King, Alibaba, Tee A, Gbenga Adeyinka, Gordons, Barsoge Tariah Jnr, Teju Babyface and other talented stand-up comedians, will thrill all with their rib-cracking jokes.
The first show for the selected audience is slated for 3pm and it will feature a talk show, command performance from Mc Abbey, comedy skits, and musical performances from Yinka Davies, Timi Dakolo, among others, while the second show tagged Mc Abbey Laff 4 Life Charity Concert is scheduled for 6pm.
“The show is designed to help the less privileged in our midst, it’s part of my own social responsibility, my own little way of giving back to the society that has been good to me.”
Other top rated entertainers, who will perform at Mc Abbey’s Comedy lane are Yaw, Sammie Okposo, Keffe, Eben, Odogwu, Segun Obe, Buchi, Igos, Mike Aremu, Klint da drunk, Midnight Crew, Princess, Holly Mallam, Akpororo and Princess .
MC Abbey was born in Warri, Delta State but hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State. His foray into the entertainment industry started in 2002. The professional Master of Ceremonies cum stand-up comedian had since hosted a lot of social and corporate events in and out of the country.
Creative Five World hosted an exclusive Charity Lounge Lagos event on the 28th of January 2012 tagged “Charity Begins at Home with the Oldies”. The event which featured the Induction of celebrities such as Ronke Apampa, Don Jazzy and Ronke Apampa into their Hall of Fame for their immense contributions to charities and they were referred to as the “Compatriots with Compassion”. Other features at the event also saw a presentation on cancer to mark the month of Cervical Cancer by renowned epidemiologist, Professor Dayo Oyekole with writing credits on health in most National and International publications affords those attending the benefits of addressing key cancer issues with natural therapy.
Hosted by HITV Breakfast Show Anchor, Mofe Duncan on a unique Afri-Carpet with premium entertainment from Yetunde of Project Fame, Korede Bello, Theatre Centrik and the Bethesda Home for the Blind in a ‘no- holds barred’ old school entertainment from Belgium based DJ Bambino. Presentations were also made to the Holy Family Home from the Elderly, Bethesda Home for the Blind and Lagos Cheshire Home for the Handicapped by Public Spirited Individuals and Organisations.
Chaste Inegbedion, Community Relations Specialist of Creative Five World said “Charity Lounge Lagos is dedicated to creating new and innovative ways such as the cancel cancer campaign, hall of fame and charity begins at home initiatives to engage ourselves and the rest of the international community as a purpose built vehicle to transcend pressing issues of our immediate community”.
The Maiden Edition premiered last month in Mushin; Lagos reaching out to youths and the young at hearts, Charity Lounge Lagos is a quarterly event and is expected to move around the Lagos metropolis as a change event. According to Wale Ewedemi, DG, Creative Entrepreneurs Association who described the initiative as the Birth of a New Nation in Community Service endorses the need for Corporate Nigeria and Philanthropists to throw their weight behind such laudable project.
The Second Edition of Charity Lounge Lagos is in association with Vivacity PR, UK –The Fantastic Four will hold in April 2012.
The Premieres of another blocbuster movie, PHONE SWAP from the stable of the producer of the Award Winning Movies, IRAPADA and FIGURINE, Kunle Afolayan is scheduled to hold this month of March, starting from tomorrow in Lagos, the Grand Premiere, Abuja and Ghana. Here are the dates, time and venues:
Sat/17/March: Lagos Grand Premiere @ Expo Center, Eko Hotel & Suites
Red Carpet @ 5pm You Stand a Chance of Winning a Blackberry Phone for Every Ticket you buy.
Akin and Mary meet for the first time at an airport where they accidentally bump into each other and mistakenly swap their identical phones. This leads to a destination mix up after they receive one another's text regarding a travel destination.
Consequently, Akin ends up traveling to where Mary is supposed to go and vice versa. Neither knows about the swap until they have reached their opposite destinations and "the phone" stops ringing (In Mary's case) and "Won't stop ringing" (In Akins's case).
As a result of the phone swap, they agree to help carry out each other's missions, armed with the information and data on each other's phone. But it's not as easy as they both think as new obstacles and complications rise at every turn as they both struggle to adapt to their alien environment and situation. Mary has to walk in Akins shoes and represent him in a company meeting while Akin has to represent Mary in her the family meeting. This they do with hilarious results...
Paceworking Business Leaders will be celebrating International Women’s Week this weekend. Paceworking hosts events for influential leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs. This event brings another opportunity for all an in business to network, promote their businesses, products, services and events. Also to raise awareness of a charity or highlight issues of interest to the community. There will be a number of key speakers that will challenge you to do better in your businesses.
The details of this event is as follow:
VENUE:Rydges Hotel Kensington, The Park Room, 61 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4PE (Near Gloucester Rd Station). DATE: Friday 9 March 2012 at the TIME:6.30pm - 10.30pm. Admission: £10
This event is for men and women from all walks of life. There will be a provision of Light refreshments and there is also a cash bar. To confirm attendance and receive a programme email Seye Aina at – paceworking@yahoo.co.uk To Sponsor or Exhibit at this event Telephone: 07957112012/07974435727
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye clocks 70 today. Friday 2nd March 2012.
The easy-going Pastor, fondly known as Daddy G.O who hails from Ifewara in the present Osun State, became the General Overseer of the RCCG in 1981, after the demise of the founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi.
The man of God, who was voted in the Times magazine as one of the 50 most influential personalities worldwide a few years ago, had cautioned every member of the church from embarking on any ostentatious activity for his birthday.
On Tuesday, youths of the mission had converged and commenced a 70-hour of worship and praise to God to mark his 70th birthday at the Redemption Camp, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The praise worship ended on Thursday, a few hours to the commencement of the March Special Holy Ghost service.
At several forums, Adeboye had practically begged members of the mission to refrain from elaborate celebrations, asking his good friends to bring him the money they intend to spend in newspaper advertisements to complete the ongoing work at the permanent site of the Redeemers University (RUN), which, he said, the institution must move into this year.
He also asked members to, instead of inviting him to a buffet, go spiritual on his behalf, as his birthday gift. “You can pray for me with 7, 14, 21, 28 or 35 days of fasting,” Adeboye stated during last December’s Holy Ghost Congress.
Meanwhile, President Jonathan in a message on Thursday, commended him for his readiness to, at all times, offer spiritual and prayerful support to the country.
The President expressed “warm felicitation” of the government and Nigerians at large to Adeboye on his “symbolic landmark age of 70”.
He said: “You have lived a truly inspirational and inspiring life of dedicated service in the vineyard of the Lord, rising above the limitations of a background of deprivation to thrive in academics before going into full time ministry
“The phenomenal growth of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, of which you are the General Overseer, clearly testifies to God’s hand upon your life and your productive leadership qualities.”
He prayed Almighty God to continue to empower Adeboye “to successfully fight the good fight, fruitfully run the course, and continue to keep the faith”.
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, a former associate professor of Mathematics at the University of Lagos, got a deeper call from the Lord to lead what would be one of the fastest growing churches on the globe, the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
He is one man abundantly blessed with this direly needed gift of prophecy. Like Samuel, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, he has stood in Nigeria and the world at large as a voice declaring God’s warning and counsel to nations.
Pastor E. A. Adeboye is a mentor, teacher, coach, leader, and father to millions of Christians across the world, the RCCG leader has modelled the Jesus Christ ‘servant-leader’ approach of seeking to serve and not to be served. His focus on the ministry, humble lifestyle, precision in his messages, and value for holiness have caused his horn to be exalted continually. That is why like Jeremiah, he has become a prophetic voice to the nations.
Wishing Pastor Enouch Adejare Adeboye many more prosperous years ahead. More of God's Glory, Power and Grace in Jesus name. Amen
Please Visit this website http://eaadeboye.com/ and drop your Birthday message for Daddy GO
Pall-bearers carry casket of pop singer Houston to hearse following her funeral service at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark
Pall-bearers carry the casket of pop singer Whitney Houston to a hearse following her funeral service at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey February 18, 2012. Houston, 48, died in a Beverly Hills hotel room on February 11, the eve of the music industry's Grammy Awards.
Credit: LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERSDate:February 18, 2012
Whitney Houston was due to be buried in her hometown of Newark
Whitney Houston's burial ceremony is a "home going service" rather than a funeral, according to the invitation issued to the singer's friends and family.
Featuring a picture of the smiling star that appears to date back to the peak of her success in the early 1990s, the invites states: "With heartfelt gratitude, the Houston family requests the honour of your presence at the home going service for Whitney Elizabeth Houston."
Due to begin at noon local time (5pm GMT), the service takes place at the New Hope Baptist Church in the singer's home town of Newark.
Tributes to Houston have been left to the singer in her hometown
Her co-star in the movie The Bodyguard, Kevin Costner, is expected to lead tributes at the service, with Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin also set to perform.
Members of Houston's family attended a private viewing for the star yesterday, for which a program was distributed featuring photographs of the singer with some of those closest to her.
They included her daughter Bobbi Kristina, mother Cissy and record mogul Clive Davis.
Although he was reportedly belatedly invited to his ex-wife's funeral, Bobby Brown is not mentioned in the program.
The Woman of Many Caps....Veteran Singer, Actress, Broadcaster and Politician Onyeka Owenu turned 60 years last week Tuesday, January 31, 2012.
Onyeka often referred to as the ‘Elegant Stallion’, stands as one of the few female Nigerian musicians who have over the years remained relevant and in the eyes of the public not just with her music but with activities in Nollywood and Politics.
Her career as a musician kicked off back in the late 70s with the help of the late celebrated musician Sonny Okosun and in 1981 she debuted with her first ever material, the self-titled ‘Onyeka’. Before then, Onyeka had tried out at journalism when she worked as a presenter-reporter at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) during her National Youth
Service. She had earlier worked with the United Nations Office of Public Information in New York.
She starred in her first movie ‘Not your wealth’ in 1999 but it was her lead role in ‘Chain Reaction’ (which dropped in the same year and featured Pete Edochie and Liz Benson) that threw the spotlight on her. She has starred in a total of 10 other movies, the last being ‘The Trinity’ shot in 2007.
In 2006, she won the prestigious AMAA awards for ‘best actress in a supporting role’.As a politician, Ms Onwenu has campaigned and contested for office in her native Imo state, at least twice, and lost. But she remains a card-carrying and active member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
She is currently a resident judge at the GLO Naija Sings music reality show.
FIVE MEMORABLE SONGS BY ONYEKA ONWENU
1. One love
2. Wait for me featuring King Sunny Ade
3. Dancing in the sun
4. Iyogogo
5. You and I
Watch 'You and I' & ‘Wait for me‘ below…
Recently, Onyeka Onwenu featured with Nigerian All-Stars in A Massive SONG FOR PEACE in NIGERIA, Part of the Neighbour 2 Neighbour Peace Album. Click to Watch below.
Wishing One of the great Women of Africa, Ms Onyeka Onwenu a Happy Belated 60th Birthday with more blessings all round.
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