THE TREASURES OF TRUE BEAUTY SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013

IBOR (Inner Beauty Outward Radiance) Presents-Treasures of True Beauty. 
Date:26/10/2013 @ Lagos Country Club, GRA,Ikeja. Time :1pm . 
Ticket:N5000. 
Speakers (Dr Mrs Aribisala & Rev. Mrs Felix-Adejumo).

There would be Grand Fashion & Exhibitions. Anchor/Comedy by Buchi.
Live Band & Special Performance by Monique. 

For Enquiries Please Call : 08082046911 / 07062886651. (Zenith Bank, Niqqi Image & Style, Account No: 1013410280). 

Buy your tickets now from Laterna Ventures, Oko Awo, Victoria Island, Bobos City, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Top to Toe, Allen Avenue and Tisbee, Opebi, Ikeja. 

(Tickets also available at the venue)

OUT & ABOUT AT THE DAY 5 OF SMW LAGOS 2013

YETS ASIKA

OBI & YETS ASIKA

 Like we already made mention in our last report on the Social Media Week Lagos 2013, it was a great one week. With thousands converging at the different venues where various activities took place. 

The new media took center-stage in all discuss and many participated very eagerly either as panelists or as eager audiences asking different questions or even contributing their own quota of knowledge about the new media. Obi Asika and his team must be well commended for a job well done. The event of the past week is still resonating till now. Now we believe that those who didn't know before now have an appreciable understanding of the new media and those who knew before, have come to a better knowledge and appreciation of it.

The 5th day was a far more relaxed day, and we arrived at the the Porsche center venue, very late, but we were still able to get a few pictures for your viewing delight.

Enjoy!!!

TOSIN DEKALU & FRIEND

 MORE PICTURES AFTER THE BREAK. PLS CLICK ON READ MORE

EVE WEARS A BEJEWELED ANKARA

Rap star or should we say one of hip-hops top female stars or Femcee-Eve was seen recently decked out in this lovely, bejeweled Ankara top and bottom. We thought it might be one from Lisa F, just incase you didn't get what we meant by Lisa F, we are thinking its from the Jewel by Lisa collection owned by Lisa Folawiyo. 

'Anyways', that was intentional, we like and we thought you might also.

MISS GOMBE IS THE NEW MISS LA CASERA 2012

If at the end of this year's MBGN competition, Miss Gombe does not wear the crown as the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2012, she at least has done herself proud.

She was just declared as the new Miss La Casera 2012 a few minutes ago. Miss Igebu Antoinette representing the Northern state of Gombe was the brand's lucky choice. And for her effort, she got a Million Naira cheque and a brand spanking new Kia Picanto.

 This year 2012, marks a decade of La Casera in Nigeria.

Congratulations to the lucky girl!!!!!

IGEBU ANTOINETTE

JEAN & CHIDI MOKEME'S WHITE WEDDING

We had given you our readers all the details of the white wedding a few days before it happened. Now we have gone the extra-mile to bring to your viewing pleasure some of the happenstances at the event in glowing colours. We have thought to allow the pictures speak.

Like you all already know, the solemnization of Holy Matrimony was at Our Saviour's Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos and the guests had been fore-warned on their iv's to make sure to be seated by 1.30PM, while the actual service started at 2PM.

The grand reception, to celebrate the friends, family members and all, was at the Muson centre, which was not a far distance from the church at all.

The very excited Nollywood hunk and his equally gorgeous Doctor -Wife both looked fantastic, on their day of joy. To add a touch of class to the wedding, the appreciative bride and groom, were said to have commissioned some exclusive perfumes, which were made especially to the preference of each of those it was presented to. Both mothers had theirs, then the bride's dad and then those on their train.

As expected many of Chidi's Nollywood colleague were in attendance.

We wish the new husband and wife a blissful future together in joy, happiness and increase.  All pictures exclusively for maestromedia.

...I PROMISE TO LOVE, TO CHERISH, TO................

SIGNING THE MARRIAGE REGISTRY

I APPEND MY SIGNATURE TO THIS ETERNAL DOCUMENT, WITH MY FULL FACULTY INTACT...

...SO GOOD TO BE IN LOVE

...YOU GAVE ME THE KISS OF LIFE..

THE ELLA & GABBY SHOWCASE AT THE ORIENTAL

ADA MGBUDEM- CREATIVE DIRECTOR ELLA & GABBY

For a maiden fashion showcase, one must really commend the creative director of the brand- Ada Mgbudem. She was able to bring together all the elements, that makes a show standout- good and appreciative guests- the likes of Ndidi Obiora, Vivienne Chioloji, Anu Amusan,Osayi Ezigbo Esere, Telo Abili,Titi Okoye,Kunbi Oyelese, first class event venue- the expansive Hall of the Oriental Hotel, the showcase in itself, must be commended- the clothes were gorgeous and they sat well on the models who wore them and generally everything was lively and on point. As always the MC of the day- the ever delectable Ifeoma Williams gave a good account of herself, as she did her job impeccably well. The evening's artistes- first was Nigeria's own Michael Bolton- Timi Dakolo, whose voice is out of the world and was superb on stage. So also one of the most delicious candies on the music scene- Tiwa Savage who apart from looking very stylish, her performance got most of the guests on their feet dancing to her medley of songs.
Here is the out and about at the showcase for your viewing pleasure.

FOLARIN ODUBEKO

JENNIFER OLIZE

JESSICA OKARO

LATASHA NGWUBE

LOLA ODU

AMEDE ANOZIE

ADAOBI NWAKUCHE & FRIEND

JENNIFER CHIOLOJI

LILIAN UNACHUKWU

MBGN 2012 CONTESTANTS REVEALED- who is/are your favourite(s).

This year's edition like you all already know is the silver jubilee edition. We are all expecting some new things & surprises from the organisers. It would take away from the excitement, if it’s the same old thing that’s been done year in, year out. Now that the venue for this year’s edition is in Benin, Edo State, will the goddess of beauty favour the contestant from Edo State? Who amongst the 32 gorgeous and highly expectant ladies is favoured to win the crown? Whose head is big enough to wear the highly coveted crown? Come May 5, 2012 the lucky one would be revealed for all to see.

Meanwhile, we have the pictures of the 32 state queens, vying for the ultimate prize- the MBGN 2012 Crown. We would like you all to be the judges, if you were to choose from the 32, who would you all pick, who would be your favourite. What if your votes count?

Check out the pictures and tell us your thoughts.


MISS ABIA- ONUOHA GLORY

MISS ABUJA- IFEOMA UMEOKEKE

MISS ADAMAWA- OFOMAH CHISOKWUE

MISS AKW-IBOM- ESTHER EPHRAIM

MISS ANAMBRA- ELSIE ANULI DIKE

MISS BAUCHI- OKOLO OBIANUJU

FACE OF WOMEN 4AFRICA SEMI-FINALS

The race for the semi-finals of the Face of Women4Africa competition took place in London on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the luxurious Zubus Wine Bar, Holloway Road. At the competition were 15 gorgeous and very intelligent beauties all vying to become the 'Face of Women4Africa.

 The fun-filled evening started with the 15 beauties having a make-over session, which totally transformed the already gorgeous girls to outstanding model-like beauty queens. The minute the 15 contestants appeared before the Judges made up of Chichi Okafor (Miss Nigeria UK), Theodora Ibekwe (Founder of Miss Elegant UK), Ibukun Jegede (Model),Olu Solidvybz (a UK based entertainment guru) and Videlle Shah Thomas (Celebrity Model), the Judges immediately knew they had the hard task of picking the best 3 out of the lot.

At the end of a grueling session of questions and answers, the best 3 out of the 15 emerged to a loud and very appreciative applauds from the audience, who had also participated actively in picking the best 3.

Interviews with the 3 semi-finalists would be taking place soon. The final 3 will be posted on the website shortly which can be viewed at www.faceofwomen4africa.com and the winner will be unveiled at the ‘Women4Africa Awards UK 2012’ taking place on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Great Hall in Kensington.  Details of that event can be seen at www.women4africa.com

STEPHANIE & IDAHOSA'S WEDDING IN PARIS PART 2

We won’t say much in this part 2; part 1 gave a good enough account of what went down at the wedding in Paris, France. We would only echo what 2 of those at wedding said about the whole thing.

A GUEST Said and we quote verbatim-  Kaaaai, Stephanie's wedding was sooooo blissfulll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 GUESTS -2 who apparently was overly impressed by every little thing that went down, from the white wedding, to the reception and later the after party that went on till the early morning of the next day. Had this to say- I believe the wedding should enter into the Guinness Book of records- the person didn’t explain why she said so, maybe it was the sheer display of opulence or because of how romantic the whole setting was: she just said, it was glorious, it was beautiful, it was long (not in a negative way at all), Wedding, reception, after party that ran till 3.30 am. And the fireworks display cannot be easily described. It would be difficult for any in Nollywood to match for a longtime.

We have decided to bring to you all, the 2nd installment of our post on the wedding (i.e. more pictures)  ENJOY!

SUSAN PETERS, EMEM ISONG, MONALISA CHINDA & LILIAN BACH

STEPHANIE & NZUBE

CLEOPATRA ANUNOBI & FRIENDS

LITTLE DAPPER DUO

 MORE EXCITING PIXS AFTER THE BREAK

AMAKA & YOMI BENSON'S WHITE WEDDING IN LONDON

We had told you all about the Igba Nkwu Nwanyi (Igbo Traditional Wedding) a few weeks back. And we had said the white wedding was upcoming and was going to hold in London. Yes it finally happened and it was on April 14, 2012.

Here is the update on the wedding. The white wedding between the gorgeously beautiful Amaka, the daughter of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, who was the ACN Candidate at the last election in his home state of Imo State and Yomi Benson, one of the sons of the late Otunba T.O.S Benson. We heard the white wedding was at a Church in Central London, while the reception was at the Four Seasons Mayfair, Marylebone, London very close to Wellington Arch, Buckingham Palace & St. James Park.

Heard the wedding was a very classy 'Naija Style ' wedding, you know our weddings are always very glamorous, with loads and loads of family members, friends and admirers in attendance all gaily dressed, trying at most to outdo each other, in a subtle battle of who looks best or stands out the best.

All the wedding pictures were taken by David Pullum Photography. Here is the wedding in living colours.

YOMI & AMAKA BEFORE THE PRIEST

 NB: plenty more pictures after the break.

FINALLY THE DEED IS DONE- AS STEPHANIE WEDS IDAHOSA IN PARIS

The wedding was said to have been on the card since 2010, when Stephanie's adorable hunk was said to have proposed to her. But the main deal finally happened at the weekend- April 21, 2012 in far away, Paris, France.

 Undoubtedly, the choice of Paris, known to all to be the most romantic of capitals had many reasons, firstly it would reduce the attendant uninvited media scrutiny to the barest minimum, secondly, it would stand-out the wedding as one of the weddings of the year: how many weddings in Nollywood as been done on this scale and outside the country for that matter. Now any of the prominent stars, who are still unmarried would now have to work harder and do more to top this wedding.  

The delightsome duo chose to do their wedding at a castle- called ‘the abbey’, which is like 45 minutes away from PARIS, in front of just a few hundreds of friends, family members and witnesses.

According to our source, the invited were not more than 200; there were many of the bride's colleagues from Nollywood- Genevieve Nnaji, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Susan Peters, Monalisa Chinda, Evang.Liz Benson, Paul Obazele, Greg & Debbie Odutayo, Lilian Bach, Emem Isong Ini Edo and many others.  Some of the other guests were the likes of the S.A to the President on Niger Delta- Kingsley Kuku, Prince Tonye Princewill and wife, the Honourable Minister for Aviation- Mrs. Stella Oduah Ogiemwonyi, the chairman of Osmoserve-Scott Tommey, Col. Mohammed Umar, Dame Toru Ofili, Group MD of UBA- Phillip Oduoza and many others.

 Top TV Anchor- Frank Edoho of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was the MC at the wedding reception, and another MC had done the job inside the church. Mind you, the church and reception venue were in the same compound, as the castle was a massive place. It was a very romantic French wedding from what we heard, with the violin having prominence, and the couple and guests sang a few wedding hymns. Heard the bride’s dress was outstandingly gorgeous, while her beau looked every inch a hunk in his well fitted tuxedo. We heard the whole procession and proceedings brought tears of joy to every eye. After the exchange of marital vows, the couple and their guests moved on to another session of merrymaking at the reception, there was the cutting of the wedding cake, the newly married couple now had their first official dance together. It was after all the merrymaking that the couple went away for some time to prepare for the mother of all after party, still yet at the same castle.

The couple later came back at around 11PM, back to the same spot where the reception had held before, this time, the gorgeously beautiful bride wore another glorious outfit, which wowed all that came, she was led in by her very handsome husband and the fun began in earnest.

 So after the merriment, which was more of dance, dance, and more dance, the guests were led out to view an unbelievable display of fireworks, we heard the glorious fireworks display was in many stages and at the end of it all everyone was totally mesmerized. For a party that began at about 11pm, we heard the unbridled fun was on till after 3.30 AM of the next morning. According to one of the guests, who was a part of the whole event, it was fantastic wedding, which would be unrivalled for a longtime to come. Many of the guests who flew in from Nigeria were flown in on a chartered Arik Flight by the couple and we can bet that many were also provided free accommodation, so good money must have been spent to make the occasion one to remember.

 We at MM wish the couple, the best of marital bliss; we are eagerly expecting the sextuplet that would bless the marriage the more, Insha Allah.

IDAHOSA & STEPHANIE

KANELLIA BEAUTY RANGE RE-LAUNCH

THE SLEEK GROUP OWNED BY THE DUO OF DR EBELE UGOCHUKWU AND IFEYINWA UGOCHUKWU, A QUALIFIED BARRISTER AT LAW ARE EXTENDING THEIR BUSINESS TENTACLES ONCE AGAIN,AFTER CONQUERING THE WORLD OF COSMETICS AND HAIR WITH THEIR SLEEK MAKEUP & HAIR BRAND,WHCH TOOK THE NIGERIAN MARKET BY STORM 2 YEARS AND HAS AN UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS HOOKED ON THEM,THEY FOLLOWED THE SUCCESS OF THE RANGE WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE MAIDEN EDITION OF THEIR OWN MODEL COMPETITION CALLED-THE FACE OF SLEEK,WHICH WAS WON BY MAKEDA MOKA,NOW THEIR NEW EXPLOIT IS A NEW BEAUTY AND HAIR RANGE CALLED KANELLIA,WHICH THOUGH HAD BEEN IN THE MARKET BEFORE IS GOING TO BE RE-LAUNCHED WITH A LOT OF FANFARE,THE BEAUTY & HAIR RANGE IS OF FRENCH HERITAGE,AND ITS THE REFERENCE POINT FOR NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR HAIR AND SKIN IN EUROPE,AND HAS MORE THAN 300 BEAUTY CENTERS IN PARIS ALONE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1992 BY MS.SANDRINE JEANNE ROSE.THE RE-LAUNCH WILL BE AT THE CALIFORNIA SPA & WELLNESS RESORT-13,ALEXANDER RD,IKOYI FROM BTW 2-6PM,ON MAY,16,2010 AND THE SHOW WILL HAVE YOUNASS COUTURE SHOWCASING 27 OUTFITS & CONJUNCTION WITH NADJI STONES.YOU ARE ALL INVITED!!!!!!!