“The MUA Photography Workshop” Learn the Art of Professional Photography

The one-day programme by renowned photographer Emmanuel Oyeleke which holds on June 23 is in partnership with Ace Makeup artist Bimpe Onakoya will teach and demonstrate practical techniques to achieving crisp, professional pictures for use across diverse media, with live demos and Practical hands on sessions. We will explore the tenets of both DSLR and Mobile photography.We will also delve into easy/practical processing and presentation techniques.

Date: Thursday, June 23rd, 2016

Venue: Le Paris Continental Hotel, 16 Babatunde Dabiri str, Off str, Off Omorinre Johnson Str, Lekki phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria

Fee:

Early Bird (Registrations from June 13 – June 20) – N40,000

Regular     (Registrations from June 20 – June 22) – N50,000

Payments payable to GTBank Account: 0124924294 ; Thereafter, register by completing the form at http://emmanueloyeleke.com/workshop/

The City Of Abuja To Host AY Live Show This Sunday June 19th

The Happy Ever Laughter edition. Come experience undiluted dramatic entertainment and unlimited back to back comedy timeout with I Go Dye, Akpororo, I Go save, Elenu, Ambassador Wahala, Kenny Blaq, Fred Bright, Chuks D general, Sam and Song and lots more The Happy Ever Laughter edition on Father's Day continues with DJ TTB and the brightest Musical artistes from old school to the biggest rave making kings in the industry.

Venue : This Day Dome Abuja 

Tickets Regular: N5000, VIP: N15,000, Table for 10 N400,000 

Tickets already selling at Silver bird Cinemas, exclusive stores, Shirley's Gwarinpa, Suits and Blazers, Sheriff plaza, Drumstix Wuse 2,The Bank, Or you can get your tickets online at - www.ayliveonline.com,

For tickets and table reservations, Call: 08052220444, 07059293941

Date: Sunday 19th 2016

Time: Orange Carpet : 5pm, Show starts by 6pm

Register For Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria 2016

The AFWL returns bigger, better and more stylish this year after two seasons at London Olympia, the fashion week returns to the West Hall showcasing authentic style from African-inspired designers.

Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) have both gained a reputation as a unique platform that celebrates the best of Africa, showcasing her creativity and colours to the world.

To participate in the runway showcase, designers are required to submit their digital look book for review to designers@africafashionweeklondon.com

For registration details, visit www.africafashionweeklondon.com/afwl-2016-registration

Date: 8th to 10th September 2016,  Venue: London Olympia West Hall, Kensington London

SME100 Business Lunch With Uzoma Dozie of Diamond Bank

SME100 Nigeria presents another edition of the SME100 Business Lunch. This special edition, featuring Mr. Uzoma Dozie- C.E.O Diamond Bank is set to take Place on Friday the 24 of June, 2016 at Otres Resturant No, 7 Wole Olateju Street Lekki Phase 1 at 12.30pm.

Mr. Uzoma Dozie would be speaking on the topic: “The Age of Digital Disruption; Leveraging Technology for Business Growth’’.

Speaking on the initiative, Executive Director, SME100 Nigeria, Charles Odii explained that “In order to remain relevant, businesses must begin to confirm to the change technology is bringing across various sectors. Early adopters of digital age are bound to have an edge over those who choose to retain traditional processes and distribution channels in their businesses. To shun technology is to risk extinction’’.

The participants at the SME100 Business Lunch will learn about the benefits of adopting innovative technology solutions in their various businesses and also how to leverage these technological solutions for business growth and expansion. There would also be the opportunity to meet and network with other enterprising and vibrant entrepreneurs.

To register for this event please text your name to 08177743650 or email; communications@sme100nigeria.com.

SME100 Nigeria is an institution that aims to inspire, empower and equip entrepreneurs in Nigeria by providing them with the 5 key requirements for business success; education, mentoring and access to finance, markets and networks.

Visit www.sme100nigeria.com  for more information.

Join the conversations online @sme100nigeria.

Watch The Trailer Of “North East” Movie By Muyiwa Aluko.

“North East” tells the story of an Igbo Christian physiotherapist who embarks on a romantic relationship with one of his patients, who is a Hausa Muslim, only to face vehement opposition on the basis of religion and tribe from her father.

The movie features OC Ukeje, Ini Dima-Okojie, Gbenga Titiloye, Carol King, Saeed Funky Mallam, filmmaker Belinda Yanda Agedah, Tope Sadiq, Alex Ayalogu, and Capital F.E.M.I

“North East” is a Watts Camera Action Production and was Written, Produced and Directed by Muyiwa Aluko.

The movie is set to start showing in cinemas nationwide from the 24th of June, 2016.

Watch The Trailer Here:

Share Inspiring Story About Your Marriage Journey In Ololufe Competition

Eligibility requirements

1) Any married couple from any part of the world may enter the competition.

2) The couple should provide the following latest by August 1st 2016:

a) Two pictures i.e. a wedding picture and another current picture of the couple.

b) Inspiring stories about the couple’s relationship so far. 

In addition to the requirements listed above, the couple may also decide to make a less than 5 minute video about themselves if they wish. However, please take note that it is NOT mandatory and you will not be penalized if you do not send a video.

Competition procedure

1) All entries must be sent via email to ololufeblog@gmail.com by August 1st .

2) The nominees will be selected by a panel of jury and they will be announced on the website by September 1st.

3) The stories about the journeys in the marriages of the selected nominees will be posted by September 1st for the public to vote for the most inspiring story. The winner is subject to the vote of the public.The participants may provide their friends, families and fans with the website link through social media to vote for them.

4) Voting will start on September 1st to end on October 2.

5) The winner (couple) will be announced on October 3 and will receive an award of 1,000 US dollars.

for more information visit: www.ololufeblog.com

Abuja To Host The 6th Edition of African Achievers Awards On The 8th of July

The African Achievers Awards is currently in it's 6th edition. The first edition held in 2011 at kings’ College, London where Archbishop Desmond Tutu was honoured. AAA has consistently rewarded and honoured great African Achievers from African Leaders, Young Achievers, to captains of Industries across the continent such as the late former President of Ghana, John Evans Atta-Mills, Asha-Rose Mtengeti Migiro etc. The journey has seen the award ceremony move from, London (hosted in Kings College & Waldorf Hilton) to Kenya to Ghana to South Africa and now lands Nigeria.