BIOLA ALABI RESIGNS AS MD OF MNET & SET FOR NEW ROLE IN THE BRAND

BIOLA ALABI

WANGI MBA-UZOUKWU & BIOLA ALABI

That the very gorgeous fashionista & hardworking former MD of MNET Africa, 'Biola Alabi resigned as the boss as the boss at the brand must have sent shock waves down the spine of those in the entertainment industry and all others. Many were wondering about what could have happened that necessitated the abrupt resignation. We here at MM were one of those that had wondered aloud about what could have happened just a few days to the AMVCA. 

According to our findings from an inside source, the resignation has been in the offing since late last year. The lady who had joined the company since 2008 had by 2013 finished her tenure in the company, so had wanted to bow out while the ovation is loudest. But she had been prevailed on to remain for a bit longer to conclude some of the projects she had taken on but were not yet completed. 
According to our inside source, a couple of changes have happened in brand as of recent. The MNET Africa operation has now been split into 2, West Africa & East Africa. The West African operation which Nigeria is under would now be overseen by Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, while the East Africa operation would be overseen by a yet to be named person. 

Wangi had joined the brand sometime in late 2012 as the first ever regional director, West Africa for MNET. Before taking up the position at Mnet Africa, Mrs. Mba-Uzoukwu had worked with such organizations as Coca Cola & Airtel Nigeria, where she was said to have performed meritoriously.

Mrs. Biola Alabi who during her nearly 6 years reign in charge and had turned the company totally around, we hear though has resigned as the brand's MD, would still be engaged to the brand now as a consultant on special projects, the likes of the hugely successful Amstel Malta sponsored AMVCA, the Big Brother Africa franchise etc. 

It was during Biola Alabi's stint as the MD MnetAfrica, that AfricaMagic was totally revitalized, repackaged, reshaped and expanded. It grew to become 8 channels,Yoruba, Hausa,Ibo etc & also became a 24 hours channel. It was also during her time that the likes of Africa Entertainment etc came on board.

That she did well as the MD of MnetAfrica is an understatement, she's left a massive mark that who so ever would take over from her or as taken over from her would find very daunting to outperform. 

Here is the official press statement from MNET about Biola Alabi's new designation- 

Biola Alabi - M-Net Africa Managing Director: Special Projects
M-Net wishes to confirm the strategic evolution of M-Net Africa MD Biola Alabi's role with the pan African broadcaster. Having served in this role at M-Net Africa for five highly successful years during which time she brought her well-honed business perspective and creative insights to one of Africa's biggest entertainment companies, she has taken on a new strategic role with the organization, that of Managing Director: Special Projects.  In this capacity her portfolio now focuses primarily on the broadcaster’s flagship productions including but not limited to  the AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the popular reality super series Big Brother Africa and several exciting new initiatives.  Meanwhile, reflecting the broadcaster’s rapid growth in the market, M-Net has named Mrs Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu as its first Regional Director, West Africa.

 

OUT & ABOUT AT THE MULTICHOICE NIGERIA AT 20 & CHAIRMAN'S BALL

JOHN UGBE & BIOLA ALABI

MARY & JOHN UGBE

DEWUNMI OGUNSANYA & ELIZABETH AMKPA

The number 1 digital TV station in Nigeria, MultiChoice Nigeria celebrated their 20th year anniversary in Nigeria on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Eko Hotel, Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. That was the same day Lola & Peter Okoye had their engagement ceremony. The event was tagged MultiChoice Nigeria @ 20 & the Chairman's ball. The chairman here representing the multimillionaire Chairman of the company in the person of Mr. Dewunmi Ogunsanya. 


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LIVE AT THE AMVCA NOMINEES BRUNCH EVENT

GENEVIEVE NNAJI

UGONNA OMERUO

LINDA EJIOFOR & UGONNA OMERUO

Date was the the last day of the month of February 2013. That is, February 28, 2013. Time for all to gather was 11am. Venue is probably one of the best and most beautiful boutique hotels in the country, the Wheatbaker Hotel, 4, Onitolo Street, Ikoyi, Lagos. The organisers had tagged the event '' an exclusive Brunch in honoring the selected AMVCA's nominees, sponsors and stakeholders in preparation for the AMVCA 2013 and boy, was it a classy event. 

We believe organisers of awards and other shows should take a cue from Mnet and learn to package their events with such class, precision and colour. For those who arrived at the event before the time, there was a short interview session and paparazzi time, as photos of the guests were taken, then straight to the bar where juices were served and one could have a little demonstration of the good benefit of massage, done for free by the experts from Clear Essence Spa. 

Not too long afterwards, the mingling guests were ushered into the breakfast room of the Wheatbaker Hotel. Guests included several of the nominees and some other guests and a few media personalities. We saw the ever simply classic Genevieve Nnaji, who always looks effortlessly chic, we totally loved her combo, which she finished off with a very classy black Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps, she is one of the awards nominees, other award nominees that were in attendance were- Ariyike Oladipo, Frank Osodi, Nkiru Nwauzor, Teru Ekuerhare, comedian Bovi Ugboma, Taiwo Atigogo, screen veteran Kunle Bamtefa, another veteran Tunde Kelani, O.C Ukeje, delectable Lilian Usoro, the very pregnant Blessing Effiom-Egbe, Kalu Ikeagwu, Udoka Onyeka, Biola Popoola, Regina Chukwu & Funke Akindele-Oloyede. 

Apart from these nominees there was a sprinkling of a few other people, 'the ever gorgeous MD of  Mnet Africa/AfricaMagic, 'Biola Alabi was there also, wearing a very classy 'Roland Mouret' timeless Orange dress, we can bet it was 'made to measure' for the very stylish & highly intelligent lady, it totally defined what we understand body con dress. Also there was the MD of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, who later gave a short opening speech, welcoming all to the brunch, also in attendance was Femi Odugbemi, celebrated and award-winning writer/filmmaker, who also gave a short speech as one of the jurist that selected the films for consideration, it's very obvious from the way he spoke that he loves his art so much and is a brilliant chap.

We can't but mention that we saw Ugonna Omeruo, the Creative Director of her own fashion design label, House of Nwocha. As she's known to always do, she was looking impeccably stylish, in her black top, done up to her neck and that eagle brooch like a bow on the neck, atop that gorgeous skirt and finished off with a red stilettos was a delight to look at, also there was Moriam Musa, the MD of Morsi Pr. The Masters of the ceremony, were Tinsel's Gbenro Ajibade and the sweet looking Linda Ejiofor, both were in character has they guided the proceedings with much aplomb. 

It was a fun morning/early afternoon meeting and you all need to see the sweet invitation package for the main event set for March 9, 2013. We were part of the beautiful happening and we have got pictures for your viewing delight.

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