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Music Meets Runway 2012 Nigeria – Official Casting Call For Models!
Do you think you have what it takes to strut the runway at Music Meets Runway 2012, then apply Now! MMR is seeking young females/males who aspire to begin or have begun a career in modeling.
Le Reve Events producers of hit show MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY (MMR) is proud to announce Music Meets Runway 2012 MODEL CASTING.
As part of its set of campaigns leading to this year’s show, MMR had earlier on in July 2012 announced its call for fashion designers. Designers interested in showcasing in this year’s amazing event were given an opportunity to be part of the show by sending in mandatory requirements. This was a tremendous success as designers from all parts of Nigeria and Africa sent in their works for consideration for this year’s show. We are however now pleased to announce that the designer call is closed as the stated deadline for designers request was on Friday, August 31, 2012.
Participating designers will now be selected by a panel of creative judges with a final list of selected designers to be announced shortly.
In preparation for this year’s highly anticipated show, MMR is rolling out a MODEL CASTING campaign with an official casting event slated for the SATURDAY, 13TH OCTOBER 2012, at thenew N-TYCE LOUNGE, 1310 KARIMU KOTUN STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS at 12PM PROMPT.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MODEL CASTING
Send your Full Name, One Full Length photograph and Contact Details, Which Should Include: Phone Number (s) and Email to: models@musicmeetsrunway.com
You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Both female & male models of 5’7″ and above are encouraged to apply.
This year, we are introducing for the first time ever “A New Model Competition” where one girl or boy’s life will be changed forever!
Winning Prize!
The winner will take part in MMR 2012 along side other casted models that meet the requirements. The lucky female or male will go on to become the Model Face of MMR for one year and will also participate in a Major International Fashion Week come 2013.
CASTING DETAILS
Date: SATURDAY, 13TH OF OCTOBER 2012
Time: 12PM
Venue: THE NEW N-TYCE LOUNGE, 1310 KARIMU KOTUN STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS. (Before Marcopolo Resturant)
Check out previous MMR runway shots from our past models in each designer.
Website: www.musicmeetsrunway.com
For Sponsorship please email: sponsorship@musicmeetsrunway.com
We look forward to you being part of this exciting project.
Rhoda Wilson Wins Best Media Personality of the Year at The Entertainment and Lifestyle Awards 2012
Rhoda Wilson emerges as the winner of Best Media Personality of the Year at The Nigerian Entertainment and Lifestyle Awards 2012.
Rhoda Wilson has won the award for Best Media Personality of the year at the Nigerian Entertainment & Lifestyle Awards which took place on September 22 at the NH Harrington Hotel. The award is in recognition of Rhoda’s contribution to the world of Television and The Media in the UK as a member of the Nigerian Diaspora.
Her mantra of “Inspiring You to Aspire to Life” has been maintained throughout the course of her media career. It was with great pride that Rhoda received her award and is a testament to her efforts to raise the profile and visibility of the BME community in the UK and abroad.
The Nigerian Entertainment and Lifestyle Awards (NEL Awards) was launched in 2011 and is the first of its kind in the UK celebrating and recognising the achievements of Nigerians in the Entertainment and Lifestyle sectors.
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Apart from profiling a variety of guests in her own show, Rhoda Wilson has appeared in a number of TV and radio shows including BBC World Service, VoxAfrica, Bang Radio and Colourful Radio.
Rhoda has also been profiled on the Business Fight Poverty sites and featured in print publications such Nigeria Watch and New Africa Women. In 2012 His Excellency, President Jacob Zuma and The Government of South Africa invited Rhoda as a guest of the African Union to attend the “Global African Diaspora Summit” in South Africa.
She was one of the only 2 members of the British-African Diaspora to receive this invitation
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: Lynxx Feat Wizkid – Fine Lady
BY GLORIA ILAYA
Here is the OFFICIAL VIDEO for the Hit single bySyndik8 Records recording artist / Pepsi Ambassador Lynxxx feat Wizkid and starring the beautiful Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas.
The music video, titled “fine lady”, features a fake wedding that is the biggest till date when it comes to the Nigerian music industry or even Nollywood. It has cameo appearances from top Nigerian entertainers such as Dr Sid, Sasha, Basket Mouth, Oreka, Efya, ikon, ILL Rymz, BlackMagic, Beverly Naya, SDC, Nedu and many more
It was shot on locations in Lagos Nigeria by Syndik8 Films and Directed by Tom Robson.
Latest Ankara Styles For Fashionable Ladies With Great Style
Check out these latest ankara styles for fashionable ladies with great style. These pieces are from Monis La and were showcased at the just concluded Africa Fashion Week London event.
Africa Fashion Week London is the biggest platform in Europe that is helping to showcase and project the colourful African-inspired designs and African designers to a global audience. The first edition of the event took place in 2011. At the event, designers showcase the latest ankara styles for the season or year.
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Official Wedding Photos of Stephanie Okereke and Linus Idahosa
Finally, the much-awaited official wedding photos of Nollywood top actress, Stephanie Okereke and her husband, Linus Idahosa are out. The photographs were published in the September issue of OK! Magazine Nigeria. The couple tied the knot on April 21, 2012, at the Abbaye des Vaux der Cernay Castle in Paris, France. If you missed the wedding as well as the video, you can check it here.
Born in 1982, Stephanie Okereke is a top Nollywood actress whose reign at the time iconic Nollywood actresses like Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade were the queens of the Nigerian movie industry. Stephanie and these two women were the most popular faces on the screen of many Nigerians and Nollywood movie lovers.
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Kanye West to Treat Kim Kardashian to a $1m Birthday Bash
Kim Kardashian is turning 32, and his boyfriend, Kanye Wests thinks she deserves a royal celebration that befits a queen. Kanye is planning to spend one million dollars on her 32nd birthday.
According to what a source told The Sun: “Kim has been really down about turning 32 and having two failed marriages behind her and no children, so he wants to make this extra-special.
“Plus it’s her first birthday since they’ve been together as a couple.
“Kanye has never been shy of splashing out on the women he loves, but this time he’s pulling out all the stops with presents.”
Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012 – Toju Foyeh
Here are photos from Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012 by Toju Foyeh’s brad. Toju Foyeh is a brand owned by Nigerian fashion designer, Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku. She is also the head designer for the Toju Foyeh label.
Below are some of the pieces Toju Foyeh showcased from its latest collection at the most recent edition of Arise Magazine Fashion Week. Check them all out and you might find something that you will like to add to your wardrobe. You can also use them as a source of inspiration to create your own unique pieces.
Good luck and keep on killing it.
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Gone are the days the Majority of African clothmakers who were regular tailors with no designing skills and a brand attached to their pieces. Today’s African clothe makers have revolutionised the way Africas ad the world see African fashion. As such, it is no longer a taboo but class to see African celebrities and high society men and women wearing African attires.
Most of the styles that were presented by the brand are elegant and could be worn for special occasions. The one above for instance can also be worn to a wedding party. If you throw a blazer over it, you can wear it to a corporate function and not look out of place.
What do you think of these pieces that were showcased by Toju Foyeh at Arise Magazine Fashion Week 2012? Let us know what you think by dropping a comment below.
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Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi/Insignia.
Colourful Prints And More Coming From Mary Katrantzou
Check out these colourful prints and more from Mary Katrantzou’s showcase at London Fashion Week. Some of the pieces are so ankara.
As the ankara African print is slowly taking over and getting a lot of love, other colourful prints like florals, architecturally structured prints and much more are also shining on the runway. This is evident in several collections from designers among who is Mary Katrantzou who showed off her architecturally print inspired shapes at for her fall 2012 collection during the just concluded London Fashion Week.
Some call it the tribal beat, and many ankara lovers also love colourful prints. One of the favorites is the floral print as it oozes the aura of the ankara African print. For those who like to combine prints, the ankara African fabric can also be combined with a floral or block print. Choosing the right prints to combine is what makes the difference between a super chic and trendy outfit and a super busy and trashy one.
The colour hues that were prominent in Mary Katrantzou’s colourful prints presentation were
emerald, canary yellow, ruby and sapphire blue. Check them all out and see if there’s one you can pick for yourself. You can also use these pieces as a source of inspiration for your next ankara outfit.
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One of the pattern used in this outfit is so ankara. Take a good look at it and let us know if you are seeing the same thing we are.
This is another outfit that just resonates ankara and gives the vibe and feels an ankara African print attire will give.
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Brides of Culture (BoC) Autumn Wedding Exhibition
BY LAUREN STOPPS
On Saturday 8 September 2012, the Brides of Culture autumn free wedding exhibition took place and as its media partner, AfroCosmopolitan was there to cover the event. Below is some of the interesting exhibitors that were present.
The Brides of Culture (BoC) autumn wedding exhibition provided an invaluable insight into the ever-growing possibilities for AfroCarribean brides looking to plan their own one-of-kind wedding day.
The BoC exhibition, which was held last Saturday (8th October) at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in London Docklands, gave brides the chance to see just how easy it is to plan their dream wedding by presenting them with a range of unique services tailored towards creating a wedding with a cultural twist!
On hand during the day were Cherish Events alongside SN Travel, their designated travel agent, in order to offer couples a bespoke wedding ceremony in Jamaica. Exhibitor for Cherish Events, Helen Watson said: ‘It’s important to be completely indispensable to the bride so she can be stress-free. We exhibit alongside SN Travel who provide flights to make planning as simple and enjoyable as possible’.
One exhibitor showcasing her bespoke bridal and evening gowns on the day was Kemi Farquarson. As a new designer, Kemi embraces the opportunity to engage with brides-to-be as well as other exhibitors. She said: “The organisers have put on a fabulous show and I’m honored to exhibit at BoC, one of the largest multicultural bridal shows in the UK.
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‘As a plus size bridal designer, it is always great to meet brides to be and offer them a bespoke service that will not only reflect their culture but provide them with elegant gowns that also accentuates their curves’.
For the bride looking to keep slim, or find a way to relax as the big day draws near, there was even an opportunity to have a go at trying some yoga! Kemi Yoga was actively exhibiting their different yoga packages throughout the day including yoga boot-camp, yoga parties, one-off yoga, and yoga at home.
These are just a few examples illustrating the variety of exhibitors on show. Other stalls offered cake & food tasting, wedding photography services, venue decorating and much more! Each service was limited to three exhibitors to allow visitors to experience a wide-ranging selection.
Guests also had the chance to take part in unique master-classes given by wedding industry experts.
Brides of Culture have been hosting bridal exhibitions for several years now and aspires to be the largest Multicultural Bridal Exhibition in the UK. You’ll almost definitely walk away with tonnes of inspiration and new ideas as well as a free goody bag full of information and contacts so you’ll know who to call.
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