Wine Tasting - Funwine at the 12th Akwaaba Event in Lagos Nigeria

 

The 12th Akwaaba Africa Travel Market (AfTM)  hosted the maiden edition of Africa Travel and Tourism Conference with the objective of transferring knowledge covering travel, hospitality and aviation sectors from globally rated experts during the annual travel and tourism exhibition which holds on Lagos annually. Akwaaba Africa Travel Market which took place from the 30th Oct. to the 1st of November 2016 at the Eko Hotels & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria was a huge success, with the infusion of fashion in this year’s edition.

Part of the main event of the whole program is the wine-tasting. The event hall was saturated with sufficient  cans and glasses of Funwine –   FUN wine is a new beverage category manufactured from quality grapes in the EU, currently offered in attractive 250 ml slim cans. FUN WINE comes in many flavors, including: Red & White Sangria, Rose & White Moscato, Strawberry & Peach Moscato and The World’s First Coffee-Wine: Cabernet Coffee Espresso and Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino – with no caffeine.

Music Artist you should know about... MANO EZOH

Biography Mano Ezoh

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.” This is Mano Ezoh’s motto in life. The German artist with Nigerian roots made the impossible possible: with hard work and his God given voice, he achieved his goal and is now a well-known and popular singer and songwriter. After capturing everybody’s heart in Europe and parts of the USA, Mano Ezoh – The Emotional Voice, has finally decided to storm his motherland Nigeria with some beautiful tracks.
The talented singer, songwriter and producer started his career at the very young age of five. Already as a child he dreamt the same dream over and over again. He saw himself standing in the spotlight performing in front of a huge audience. Ever since he has been touching people’s hearts all over the world with his music and numerous live concerts with mass choirs, which he instructs and conducts himself. In 2011 Mano turned his dream into reality and received an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the first person with “The World’s Largest Gospel Choir”.
His first album, released in 2015 has reached top placements in radio and TV charts and has once again proved Mano Ezoh’s exceptional talent.
After receiving the award for “Europe’s Largest Gospel Choir” together with several other rewards in 2015 and releasing his album “Fly”, produced in Munich and the USA, he has eventually decided to spread his music in Africa. His first single to be released in Nigeria, is dedicated to the most important person in the artist’s life: his loving mother. Through his emotional song “Mama”, Mano Ezoh wants to express his love and respect for his own mother, but also for every woman who knows both the pleasure and pain of motherhood. A mother is the only person who will always fight for and support her children. This song is furthermore Mano Ezoh’s message to every man and child: “If you have a mama, treat your mama right. Mama, you are the queen of my heart.”

NNSM 2016 Screening will feature ISIS Models Skill Acquisition Training Program

Nigeria's Next Super Model 2016 Screening will feature ISIS Models Skill Acquisition Training Program launch at Linda Ikeji's Media House on the 10th of September situated at Plot 29 Durosinmi Street, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos NIGERIA, 2016, starts at 9am and ends at 6pm.
The prestigious Nigeria's Next Super Model is currently in it's 10th season, with a success story of 10 Brand New Cars given to winners, and several girls moulded into international supermodels, and being seen on several international fashion weeks around the world... Nigeria's Next Super Model remains the topmost modeling contest out of Africa.
The past winners of Nigeria's Next Super Model, Eunice - 2007, Bunmi - 2008, Aisha - 2009, Claudia - 2010, Imade - 2011, Kemi - 2012, Cynthia - 2013, Queen - 2014, Victoria - 2015 are currently listed amongst the world's topmost supermodels seen on runways in various fashion weeks, fashion shows, magazine covers, magazine features, brand ambassadors, and several other platforms where a fashion model should be spotted.
For the 10th Anniversary, the organizers of Nigeria's Next Super Model - ISIS Models Africa will be launching a training program for the models who are retiring soon and would like to have a relevant skill to either fall back to or to give back to the community, the program tagged ISIS Models Skill Acquisition Training Program will be launched at the Media House of Linda Ikeji. To attend the event as a model, register at the official website of Nigeria's Next Super Model - www.nigeriasnextsupermodel.org and be present at the screening ground on the 10th of September 2016. starting from 9am and ends at 6pm.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2016
FOR THE ISIS MODELS SKILL ACQUISITION TRAINING PROGRAM, INDICATE HERE

US based drink company FUN Wine™ is entering Nigeria, and becomes a sponsor of Nigeria's Next Super Model.

US based drink company FUN Wine™ is entering Nigeria, and becomes a sponsor of Nigeria's Next Super Model.

There's no exciting way to have a fun and friend powered drink company launch other than with a fun-powered platform as Nigeria's Next Super Model. Now in it's 10th anniversary with a record of 9 success stories, NNSM 2016 is set for another round of fun-filling event which is now being reinforced with the FUN Wine™ company coming on board. REGISTRATION FOR THE NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL IS CURRENTLY ONGOING , THE FIRST SCREENING PROCESS WILL BE HOLDING VERY SOON AT SELECTED STATES IN THE COUNTRY WHILE THE MAIN SCREENING WILL HOLD AT LAGOS, NIGERIA.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NNSM 2016
ABOUT FUNWINE
FUN wine is a new beverage category manufactured from quality grapes in the EU, currently offered in attractive 250 ml slim cans. FUN WINE comes in many flavors, including: Red & White Sangria, Rose & White Moscato, Strawberry & Peach Moscato and The World’s First Coffee-Wine: Cabernet Coffee Espresso and Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino – with no caffeine.Warning: Fun wine in a can is not for everyone. Wine connoisseurs, grumpy people and mood killers may not be able to handle Fun wine in a can.
Beer, soda and coffee – move out of the way.
Pregnant ladies and underage drinkers should just wait a little bit longer.
There Used To Be Wine Coolers. Now There Is A Cooler Wine – Fun Wine™.
It’s Not Wine, It’s FUN Wine™
Meant for FUN lovers, it has a friendly taste and is a refreshing drink.
FUN just the way you deserve it:

• FUN On The Go – in a 250 ml recyclable can- Because we know that you need your fun on-the-go, wherever you go.
• Affordable FUN – so you can have more FUN for less.
• Low Alcohol FUN – with only 6% alcohol – so you can keep the FUN going longer.
• Low Calorie FUN – with 75-94 calories – because you don’t want FUN to add to your weight – just your life.

GO TO FUNWINE WEBSITE

VICTORIA DAROPALE WINS THE FRESHFACES SPAIN 2015

Victoria Daropale and Benjamin Onaji - both winners of the 2015 Nigeria's Next Super Model (season 9) recently flew out to Spain for the prestigious contest after bagging the freebies from NNSM which included a brand new car, cash prizes, modeling contracts and several others. Victoria just before the contest, walked at Barcelona Fashion Week.

VICTORIA DAROPALE WINS NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2015

The prestigious Nigeria’s Next Super Model 2015 (NNSM Season 9) rolled up with yet another great success. The world class model contest which is being rated “Biggest-in-Africa” took place at the exquisite city of Lagos with much audience in attendance comprising of past and present NNSM Queens and Models all seated to witness and support the young boys and girls who were on the verge of success. The event had a history of winners and runner ups making waves in the modeling industry, strutting international runways and featuring in the world’s top notch designer’s collections at various fashion cities such as Paris, Milan, New York, London, Berlin, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Lagos.

NNSM 2015 winner – Queen Onyemaechi with her unique features is fast becoming an epic in the world of modeling, being the favorite of popular photographers and designers.

Nigeria’s Next Super Model 2015 (Season 9) reality show has the models on camp for a period of one week featuring the shortlisted 20 boys and girls, the captured activities will be aired on local and international television stations. At the Grand Finale in Lagos, the finalists were selected and a winner from each category emerged;

Girls: Top 3 consisting of 4 girls listed according to their position

1. Victoria Daropale (successive winner)

   Victoria Daropale (winner)

   Ijeoma Chinedu (runner up)

2. Olivia Omon (1^st runner up)

3. Sylvia Ibe (2^nd runner up)

Boys: 3 finalists listed according to their position

1. Benjamin Onaji

2. Taiye Akintola

3. Okechukwu Ojukwu

Some of the winners will be going for the FRESHFACES competition We wish the winners and runner-ups a fantastic reign as we look out for what will be made of them in the days to come.

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NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2015

Dabota Cosmetics sets for Beauty Africa Expo 2015, Nigeria's Next Super Model 2015, and Africa International Fashion Week 2015

Dabota Lawson is the CEO and founder of the premium make-up company and brand known as Dabota Cosmetics.
Dabota, a former beauty queen ingeniously started her line of beauty products called Dabota under the company name: Billionaire Wife Limited (sounds really cool).
She has her focus in place at the start-up of the business by writing on her official website the description of the business:

Dabota Cosmetics, the brainchild of Dabota Lawson, is a beauty brand that specializes in high quality cosmetic makeup productwith an extensive colour selection. “We pride ourselves in using only the very highest standards of pigments and ingredients”, says Dabota, founder and CEO of BILLIONAIRE WIFE LIMITED, a lifestyle company that comprises three main lines: Home Accessories, Women’s luxury fashion accessories (including Billionaire Wife luxury lifestyle boutique) and beauty products - DABOTA cosmetics and beauty products.

Dabota Cosmetics will be participating at the Beauty Expo 2015, and will feature at the Nigeria's Next Super Model Grande Auditioning on October 17, 2015.

NIGERIA’S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2015 AUDITION

The screening / auditioning date for the ninth edition of the prestigious Nigeria's Next Super Model 2015 is out.
The audition details is as follows:

DATE: 17 OCTOBER, 2015
TIME: 2PM
VENUE: STUDIO 24, 120 AWOLOWO ROAD, IKOYI, LAGOS

REQUIREMENTS
FEMALE CONTESTANTS: WHITE TANK TOP, BUM SHORT, HIGH HEELS.
MALE CONTESTANTS: BLACK JEANS AND BLACK T-SHIRT.

Registration is still opened for prospective contestants and the form is available online at Nigeria's Next Super Model 2015 Official Website.
www.nigeriasnextsupermodel.org

PRESS RELEASE - ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2015 (SECOND EDITION)

ECOWAS FASHION WEEK 2015 (SECOND EDITION)

The Economic Community of West African States makes its 40^th Anniversary with a fashion Week in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.
Ecowas Fashion Week currently in its second edition is recording successes already on the building “fame board”. The organizers of EFW are mostly interested in building, expanding and encouraging fashion, and a common market hub amongst the West African States. ECOWAS-governed region is comprised of fifteen (15) countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
ATTENDANT BENEFITS OF ECOWAS FASHION WEEK
The average African youth is known for their vibrant and entrepreneurial spirit especially if in an enabling environment.
Apart from the chrematistic gains of ECOWAS FASHION WEEK in the region, one other key benefit will be the entrepreneurial engagement of youths across the 15 countries. Fashion creatives in designing, manufacturing, makeup artistry, styling, media, PR, photography, and beauty segments will be brought on board.
Awards and recognitions like “Lifetime Achievement Award” and The “ECOWAS Young Designer of the Year” will be given to designers who have contributed immensely in the area of fashion and most outstanding upcoming designer respectively. Being a yearly event, this will spur healthy competitiveness among young upcoming designers in the ECOWAS region to put in originality in their work.
One critical benefit when Ecowas Fashion Week kicked off was putting Africa on the world map thereby attracting mainstream investors in the region. It is also interesting that ECOWAS is celebrating its 40^th anniversary, and the beautiful Republic of Benin has been selected to host the Fashion Week, this is set to boost the tourism visibility of the country which is part of the objectives of Ecowas Fashion Week. The 40^th Anniversary inauguration will be done by the Prime Minister of Benin Republic followed by a fashion exhibition and the event proper.
ECOWAS FASHION WEEK are partnering with top buyers who will be exposed to the raw ingenuity of these fashion creative. With reference to this, Joan Okorodudu said, "I am overwhelmed and honored. I am excited about this event and I think, the West African people especially the people of Benin Republic are more excited than me.” The organizers of the EFW are so bent on the success of the event that it defeated the effect of Ebola during the maiden edition, recording major turnout in attendance and participation.
In this second edition, anticipation gets a step higher as the organizers – IBCNL, Lagos Nigeria teams up with major corporate bodies in the Republic of Benin such as Trinity Events (handling the event) and Angels Modeling Agency to launch the 2^nd edition of the ECOWAS Fashion Week. The event will be attended by many International Super Models, Celebrities, Renowned African Designers, and several other fashion brands.
Basically, the objectives of this fashion week are:

• To revive the African culture through fashion.
• To promote the dignity of womanhood.
• To open new windows of business opportunities.
• To encourage indigenous fashion designers.
• To redefine fashion shows by showcasing other fashion accessories.
• Encouraging the exportation of local designs in the region.

For all press attendance and media houses, press registration form is free and available on the Official Ecowas Website (www.ecowasfashionweek.com).
CONCLUSION
Billed to take place between 28th to 30th August 2015, ECOWAS FASHION WEEK will be holding at the world-class Dreambeach Hotel, Cotonou, Republic of Benin.
Media Contact: Adekunle Ralphie
Email: info@ecowasfashionweek.com

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2015 - SEASON 9

We are excited to inform you that the 9th Season of the Nigeria's Next Super Model 2015 is out for registration.
This is the period where another the chance to upgrade the lives of some Nigerian youths is budding. NNSM (Nigeria's Next Super Model) 2015 is in it's 9th Season which means over 8 Brand New Cars have been given out, Several girls have stepped up the platform of international recognition as top models, world class models and seasoned models. Currently, NNSM is rated as one of the best modeling contest in Africa and the World.
If you're an aspiring model, a prospective model or you know you're beautiful, tall (up to 5"9), and slim, the registration form is meant for you. Register now and let's show the world what we have in Nigeria. The first screening is coming up as soon as the registration period is ended. Before starting the application, please ensure you have with you an e-copy of photograph, your basic details and a credit card for payment. However, you can commence the registration without any of these and click on "Save and Continue Later" to complete your registration as soon as you get the requirements.
This year is a special contest as competition is open to female and male.
Male prize: Ticket to Joburg Fashion Week, modeling contract, other fantastic prizes.
Winning prizes includes:
A Brand New Car, International Modeling Contract with a Top Modeling Agency Abroad and/or ISIS Models Africa, Several Consolation prizes, and lot more freebies.

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