Encomium
All is now set for the 2014 Miss Charismatic, Nigeria. To be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The eventual winner will smile home with a cash prize of N500,000 and a brand-new car.
Organised by the maiden winner of MBGN 2013 Miss Charismatic Award, Ronke Tiamiyu, the out-going queen is Yewande Baruwa. Miss Charismatic, Nigeria was created by Ronke, who is the CEO of Laronet Ventures.
The beauty pageant was borne out of desire to promote young talents and to showcase inherent beauty in Nigerian women. It also aims at empowering the girl child in the male-dominated world. Miss Charismatic, Nigeria is now in its second edition.
JUSTICE ATIGOGO JOINS TINSEL
Justice Atigogo, actor, art critic, broadcaster, presenter, executive, producer of the award-winning radio programme, 12 to 12 has joined the MNet sponsored TV series, Tinsel.
D Guru, as Justice Atigogo is fondly called is playing the role, Ehijie in the very popular set. One of the leading names in the nation’s entertainment industry, Justice Atigogo’s 12 to 12 now runs on nine radio stations, nationwide.
JULIUS AGWU’S WIFE, CHILDREN JET OUT FOR SUMMER
High-flying entertainer, Julius Agwu now lives alone. His wife and two children have travelled for summer. We gathered that madam left our shores a fortnight ago to Houston, Texas, USA. He would however, join them from the UK where he would, be staging his annual comedy show, Crack Ya Ribs.
According to information at our disposal, the UK comedy show kick-off with Glasgow City on August 22, Londoners will receive the top comedian on August 24, while Manchester and Aberdeen would take their turns, August 25 and 30.
BOLAJI FOLAWIYO JETS TO SAUDI ARABIA
Bolaji Folawiyo, last child of late Alhaji Wahab Folawiyo, has travelled to Saudi Arabi for Umrah (lesser Hajj). The businessman would also head to the UK from there to oversee his business before returning to Nigeria.
KOLADE ONANUGA SHINES AT D’PLACE
Fast-rising singer, Kolade Onanuga was the toast of fun seekers at D’Place by Papas, Lekki, Lagos, on Monday, August 28.
Tagged Ramadan Jam, loads of celebrities were there for the show. They included Shina Peller of Quilox, Xcape’s Richard Nnadi, Banky W, Dakova and Kola Alagbada, a one-time special assistant to former governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State.
KAMAL BOUSTANI BACK FROM US
Kamal Boustani, owner of Double 44 Restaurant, who had been in Lebanon and the United States of America, returned on Wednesday, July 30. Spotted him at Double 44 that same day at about 4pm.
Kamal, we learnt, was in the States to see his family. The Lebanese businessman is the owner of Planet 44 and K’s Place all on the Island.
IKEJA CITY MALL STAGES CATWALK 2014
The Ikeja City Shipping Mall, Lagos, will on Saturday, August 9, 2014, come alive with musical performance and electrifying runway exhibition, as the second edition of the Ikeja City Mall Fashion and Music takes centre stage.
It’s an event that will be characterized with glitz and glamour. Designed to showcase the summer collections of fashion stores in the mall and bring together the best of youthful celebrities, models and artistes to entertain the shopping mall.
This show inside the mall would have the city mall tenant stores as sponsors. The Ikeja City Mall Fashion and Music Show promises to give you the best of fashion display, light and music performances from your favourite models, music artistes and comedians.
Activities for the day include electrifying catwalk by top models, music performances by top celebrities, comedy, dance, raffle draw, special sales/auctions and celebrity guest appearances. Participating stores at the mall include, Mango, Maybrands, USPolo, Kids Country, BlackUp, Casabella, DaViva, amongst others.
The event will also host internationally renowned models, Kenneth Okoli (Mr. Nigeria 2010), Adedamola Cruz (Best Model of the World Africa 2011), Victor Kwen, Francis Chinko, Kelvin Godson, Michelle Ndoka (Miss Global Nigeria 2013), Micus Pons (Miss Universe Nigeria 2013). Red carpet starts at 4pm and the show opens at 5pm.
RASHEED MURI OKUNOLA OFF TO US
Rasheed Muri Okunola, Personal Assistant to Lagos State governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), is out of the country.
RMO, as he is fondly called, would first go for lesser Hajj with his brother, Hakeem Muri Okunola. They would also be visiting their father’s tomb in Mecca. Pa Okunola died a decade ago.
PRINCESS ROMEO ADDS A YEAR
Face of Delta soap, Princess Romeo celebrated her birthday on Thursday, July 31, 2014. She also had an after party that Thursday night at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
JIMMY MOHAMMED ALSO CELEBRATED LIFE
Also celebrating on Friday, August 1, was Jimmy Lai Mohammed, the son of APC Naitonal Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Jimmy first went to the mosque for prayers that day before staging a party for select friends.
ONIRUS COMPLETE LAGOS BLOCK OF FLATS
The Oniru family, headed by Oba Idowu Oniru, have completed the residential building at the former Oniru Palace on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
A three-storey building with six three-bedroom flats, they are now ready for rent.
BABAFUNWA ADERINOKUN SPOTTED
Babafunwa Aderinokun, son of late founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Tayo Aderinokun, was spotted at D’Place Restaurant on Saturday night (July 26, 2014).
When he stepped out of the club, he queued to buy rice and asun in take-away packs.
QUILOX ROEPENS
Quilox night club has reopened for business after it was closed for renovation and Ramadan break. It was opened to the public on Friday, August 1, 2014.
MUDI SIGHTED!
Top fashion designer, Mudiaga Enajemo (Mudi), was in front of Chocolate Royale Restaurant on Etim Inyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday, July 28. He was there to move his car which developed battery problem earlier in the day.
When he fixed the red Mercedes Benz, he dashed six security men who watched over the ride N6,000.
8TH NIGERIA MEDIA NITE OUT AWARD IS HERE
The 8th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Award would be taking place on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Venue is Time Square Event, Ajao Road, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos.
Themed The Role of Journalism in the Promotion of Democracy, Individual Rights and Civil Liberty in Nigeria, the guest speaker is Omobo Segun Adewale, chairman, 24/7 Communication.
Also expected at the awards are President Goodluck Jonathan, Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, Ekiti State governor-elect, Dr. Ayodele Fayose, among many other distinguished Nigerians.
Nigeria Media Nite Out Award celebrates and rewards efforts of performing media personalities, corporate bodies and individuals who support the industry.
Some of the awards categories include Political Writer of the Year, Society Writer of the Year, Editor of the Year, Crime Writer of the Year, Entertainment Writer of the Year.
The awards was founded by Shola Olugbemiro, a showbiz consultant and publisher of Access magazine.
HEBREW DAUGHTERS’ CLINIC ON SATURDAY
Hebrew Daughters’ Clinic, a faith ministry of Divine Increase Assembly, will, on Saturday, August 9, 2014, meet at the church auditorium form 7-9am.
In conjunction with the medical crew of the church, led by the President of Safe Healing Nursing Home, Agric Quarters, Ojo, Lagos, Pastor (Mrs.) Favour Phillips, there will be a lecture on the dreaded Ebola virus threatening mankind now.
Hebrew Daughters’ Clinic is a non-denominational faith assembly for women from 18 and above married or single. This is a platform for preparing women for marriage and healing homes with the Word of God.
