Archive for August 2010
5th Nigeria Entertainment Awards Set For New York
NEW YORK – The 5th Nigeria Entertainment Awards is set to hold in New York City on September 18th, 2010 at 5:30pm at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center.
This 5th edition promises to be the best show ever, with performances by MI, Jesse Jagz, Lara George, Banky W, Nneka, eLDee, YQ, DJ Neptune, DJ Jimmy Jatts, DJ Ike, DJ Vinnie, and others not mentioned.
The show will be hosted by leading lady entertainer; Omawumi. There will also be appearances by actor Ramsey Noah, singers Timaya and Kefee, rapper Wale, supermodel Oluchi and actress Saycon Sengbloh from the Broadway show “Fela” .
The Exclusive NEA Pre Party/ 2Face Birthday Party Bash will hold at Club Pacha NYC618 W46th Street, New York. The dress theme: All White Party (Traditional attire to mark Nigeria at 50).
The official 5th Annual NEA Awards after Party is billed to hold at Club Pacha NYC, 618 W46th Street, New York. Dress Code: Extremely Upscale or NO entry!
CONTACTS:
NEA New York Office Tel: (856) 506-5700; (347) 200-2509
NEA Nigeria Office Tel: 234 805 373 4776
Trendy Africa is an official Media partner to the 5th NEA Awards
The Producers of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) are pleased to announce its first ever SMS Voting Campaign in Nigeria. The voting campaign service is powered by MTECH Communications, one of the leading mobile content management companies in Nigeria. Online voting mainly for international voters officially ended on August 27th, 2010 and SMS voting designed primarily for Nigerian voters will commence immediately and ends on Sept 15th, 2010.
Ankara Night in San Fransisco attracts Multi National Audience
SAN FRANSISCO – The third in the series of African fashion festival dubbed “Ankara Night” held successfully in Oakland; a suburb of San Fransisco and was organised by Mrs. Nikky Hamza of Deniks fashion. The organizers hold the annual fashion expose with a different theme for each event.
The 2010 edition was characterized by an array of attendees from various Nations including Haiti, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia. The event brings together lovers of African fashion who showcase their unique designs made from authentic African Ankara material.
Documentary and photos by Tosan Aduayi for Trendy Africa Media. Trendy Africa promotes African Heritage.
DFW International Alliance Hosts 23 Texas Mayors
DALLAS – The DFW International alliance hosted its annual multi cultural dinner with 23 serving mayors in attendance. The event attracted hundreds of residents of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex from multi racial ethnic origins.
Guests were entertained by Mariachi los Reyes de Dallas just as the parade of Nations commenced. Cathey Sparks gave a great rendition of the American National anthem while mayor Carrie Gordon took charge as the MC for the evening. The Burundian drummers also entertained with a drum and dance session.
The Dinner was characterised by meals from Asia, Mediterranean, East Africa and the Caribbean. Texas senator Royce West was the keynote speaker. The executive of DFW Alliance; Anne Marie Weiss-Armush explained the objectives and significance of the dinner event and thanked all for their support and participation.
DFW International alliance is the portal to international North Texas, a region in which 44% of the residents are New American of first or second generation. It’s a network of over 1,600 internationally focused organizations in the Dallas fort worth metroplex that embodies the cultural and economic vibrancy of the global community.
Documentary by Tosan Aduayi, Chibuzor Okonta and Adaora Okafor for Trendy Africa Magazine and Trendy Africa Television.
Trendy Africa Media is an official Media sponsor to DFW Alliance International Since 2008
UNIHIV-HIV/AIDS Movie Premiere for ‘Rebirth’
Chicago – Nigerians in Chicago experienced a ‘rebirth’ recently when UNIHIV, Project Inc, Naija Fitness, and Producer/Director Bolanle Ninalowo premiered the movie REBIRTH for the first time ever.
The movie is about HIV/AIDS and the realities of this disease in Nigeria and in Nigerian relationships. It starred an all African cast of Elebeli Elebua, Tuvi James, Ngozi Ezenou, and Ada Fergusen, and educated the audience on the importance of better sex practices and the importance of getting tested.
After the movie, director/producer, Bolanle Ninalowo who has vested interest in promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and has donated time and effort to the HIV/AIDS and African communities held a question and answer session where he spoke to the attendees about why he put the movie together. He along with Project Inc founders, Hassan Ninalowo and Ugo Asiegbu, were presented an award of excellence for service to HIV Awareness by UNIHIV.
UNIHIV handed out 200 red condoms at the event as part of their 10K RED Campaign, as well as educational materials to educate Chicago-area residents about HIV/AIDS prevention.
“Many times we are shown those affected by HIV/AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa well after their families have been torn apart by the disease, and/or when they have succumb to full blown AIDS. Here, Ninalowo talks about the effects of the disease at the time of infection, the social and economic impact, the stigma that needs to be removed and the hope for those infected.”-Angel Adelaja, Co-founder/Director of Operations UNIHIV
“It is an honor to work with Project Inc and Bolanle Ninalowo. The partnership was only natural when we saw that the commitment he had to this cause mirrored ours. It’s an amazing gripping movie with a fantastic plot and we hope that this movie can be used as a means to educate people on the importance of better sex practices and the importance of getting tested”- Tony Abara, Co-founder/Director of Business Affairs UNIHIV
The Chicago based Nigerians definitely came out to show support for this event and show their support for such a great cause. Promoters such as Fanzi, and Wale Spinero were out as well as the Nigerian DJs Coalition including the popular DJ DeeMoney, DJ Diesel, and DJ Fineboy, who also spun at the after-party.
The after party was at Mahoney’s Pub and Grille and people were still talking about the movie as they arrived ready to party.
Trendy Africa media is an official partner to UNIHIV.
Photos by Dare to dream photography
Surprise 60th Birthday for Chief Mrs. Lois Obiyo
ARLINGTON, TX – The event venue had filled up pretty quickly and guests played their part well by maintaining the status quo as they patiently waited the arrival of the celebrant; Chief Lois Obiyo. The grand plan which was hatched and executed by her children played out well as the celebrant arrived to a chorused shout of; “Surprise!!!’
Chief Mrs. Obiyo had been told that she was attending a friends birthday. The element of surprise kept the celebrant in an excited mood as she walked round the hall greeting guests who had taken time to be part of this very Merry 60th birthday celebration.
The celebrants children; Amara, Oby, Chuki, Ozii and Ure all ensured that guests were adequately entertained all through the night. Ozii and Chuki took to the stage to honor their mum with a very coordinated poetic rendition of the attributes and love the celebrant had shown to her family through the years.
Documentary by Tosan Aduayi and Chibuzor Okonta for Trendy Africa Media. Trendy Africa congratulates Chief Obiyo; mother of Ozii (CEO of MEDIASIFY and marketing consultant to Trendy Africa).
Basorge, Gina, Jedi captivate audience at Chicago "LWKMD"
CHICAGO – Budding African comedians stormed Chicago to deliver stomach churning jokes to a moderate crowd of spectators. The show lived up to its billing with acts such as Basorge, Gina Yashere, Seyi Brown and Jedi spilling out the juice.
The turnout was not anything to comment upon but the witnesses got more than their laughter departments could handle. PCE crew got the audience gyrating to their smooth lyrics while other entrtainers such as SLV and DJ Dee Money added some spice to the show which held at the Northside College prep auditorium.
Photos by Hakeem Bello for Trendy Africa Media.
Mama Olaide Kuforiji celebrated in Dallas (1904-2010)
IRVING, TX – By simple arithmetic calculations, Mama Kuforiji lived 106 years on earth which is surely worth celebrating. Reports from her interment in Nigeria revealed a large turn out of celebrants as well as the closure of streets and the market around the township of the activities.
Oluseyi Odewunmi, daughter of late Mama Kuforiji deemed it fit to celebrate her Life at the Christ Trumpeter’s Church Ministries worldwide in Irving Texas. Close friends and associates gathered for the service which was characterised by praise worship and dancing.
Late Mama Winifred Olaide Kuforiji was born in Abeokuta around 1904 to Alli Sonde; a very successful general merchant in his times and Saadatu Monaajo of the famous Ikija clan of Abeokuta. Mama Kuforiji grew to become a very successful businesswoman who invested so much in her children’s education as well as other investments. she is said to own about twelve properties.
She is largely described as a woman with a great kind heart; one with extreme loving tendencies who was willing to reach out to others over her own immediate family. She passed on to eternal glory on the 2nd of August 2010 and is survived by six children; Mojisola, Titilola, Ayodele, Oluwasoji, Adunola and Oluwaseyi as well as grandchildren and great grand children.
MTV Award Winning Nigerian R&B Artist, 2Face Idibia Thrills at FestAfrica
Baltimore – African hip hop exponent, 2Face Idibia thrilled the audience at the just concluded 8th annual African festival in Baltimore. FestAfrica 2010 is the official African festival for Baltimore City cosponsored by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the Baltimore Office of Promotions and the Arts and Maryland State Arts Council.
The theme for the festival is “Serving & Touring Africa,” promoting tourism and community service in Africa.
2face was awarded the first ever “Best African Act category at the MTV Europe Music Awards (2005) and the MTV Africa Best R&B Artist (2009).
His hit song “African Queen,” is on the soundtrack to the movie, “Phat Girlz” starring Mo’Nique. His debut album, “Face 2 Face,” sold more than two million copies worldwide. 2Face has released two other successful albums, “Grace 2 Grace” and “The Unstoppable.”
Along with the headline performance by 2Face Idibia, FestAfrica 2010 also featured a parade of nations led by Afro-Brazilian band, Batala Washington, as well as various traditional African music and dance performances, fashion shows, arts & crafts, vendors, African cuisine, games, face painting, storytelling, a health fair and a career fair.
Photos by George Akoji and Dami Odetola.
Trendy Africa is an official media partner to FestAfrica. Trendy Africa promotes the rich cultural heritage of Africa and is listed in the Library of congress.
Adekunbi Alabi and Nosa Imalenowa Wedding in Dallas
DALLAS – This happened to be one of those events I really looked forward to documenting. I had expected a graceful wedding ceremony as this portrayed the character of the wonderful couple. The St Vincent de Paul Parish Catholic Church in Arlington was the choice arena for both the Nuptial which was presided by Rev. Charles Addai-Kankum and the reception ceremonies.
Nosa and kunbi met in 2008 as friends but today they have attained a fresh status. Plans for the wedding had commenced in earnest several months with Kunbi playing a major role with specific details. for instance, she conceptualized the wedding cake which turned out to be a simple but stunning contraption.
The wedding planner; Moniyi Afolabi of RSVP planners ensured that the reception ceremony was set as planned. Guests who had arrived from distant cities were all entertained and graciously accommodated. The brides sister, Oluyemisi Alabi who also played the perfect role of a great hostess ensured that the bride was in the perfect mode for this historic day.
Photo and documentary by Tosan Aduayi for Trendy Africa Media.
Amy Ohen and Jonathon Mauritz: Friends to Marital Bliss
HOUSTON -The family of Dr. Henry and Mrs.Philomena Ohen entertained the Mauritz family at the wedding of their children; Amy and Jonathon, to a show of pure tradition at a ceremony in Houston followed by a lavish and classy dinner reception at the Westin Galleria ballroom.
by Tosan Aduayi for Trendy Africa Media
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