Dakore Akande returns to acting in Ashionye's first movie production

The talented actress who hasn't featured in any movie since her marriage in 2011 has finally returned to acting. Dakore Akande will feature in a new movie written and produced by singer/actress Ashionye Michelle Raccah titled 'Journey to Self'.

The movie also features Nse Ikpe-Etim, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang Edoho and Tosin Sido in lead roles. Other features include Carol King, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Brainard, Femi Jacobs and Chris Attoh, with the directorial talents of Tope Oshin Ogun.



'Journey to Self' was 13months in the making from inception. It is an intense story of friendship, sacrifice, empowerment and self-respect'. It is about four friends, Nse (Nse Ikpe-Etim), Regina (Ashionye Michelle Raccah), Alex (Dakore Akande) and Rume (Katherine Obiang Edoho) who lose a mutual childhood friend, Uche (Tosin Sido).

Uche speaks through a series of letters stirring her friends to a journey of self discovery... a 'Journey to Self'.

TV presenter, Yvonne Ekwere's Camry car stolen at Oriental Hotel

Another day, another Camry car stolen. TV presenter Yvonne  Ekwere, popularly known as Vixen, had her grey Toyota Camry v6 salon car 2000model with plate number EX 123 BC Lagos, stolen at the parking lot of Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

Vixen arrived at the hotel a little after 6:30 on Saturday July 28th to attend the YNaija #Hashtag party; by the time she came back a little after 11pm, her car had disappeared from the parking lot.

The security men at the hotel claimed they saw nothing...and the management couldn't even show her CCTV footage.

This is not the first time a car will be stolen at Oriental Hotel. I know someone whose car disappeared there a while back. I've also had a personal experience at the hotel. I parked my car there one day, and by the time I came back, three of my tyres were flat. I was shocked because that had never happened before. The security guys then directed me to a dark spot where I could pump my tyres. It was late, I was suspicious, so I drove far way from there.

Dear Oriental Hotel management, please check your security staff!

Photos: Johnnie Walker 'Keep Walking' Nigeria Launch

It's my blog, so I'm going to start with my photos. Hehe! Looking hot, huh? Lol

 

                                 Ohimai Atafo                                   Uti Nwanchukwu                  Benjamin Joseph

At a five star VIP event that held in Lagos on Friday 27^th July, Johnnie Walker® unveiled its new, emotive campaign, Keep Walking Nigeria, and announced Samson Siasia, former Super Eagles player and Coach, as the first Nigerian Johnnie Walker® Giant.

Johnnie Walker® is the world’s number one selling blended Scotch whisky.  The Keep Walking Nigeria campaign will celebrate individuals who achieve their goals despite the odds, and seek to inspire the nation to Keep Walking.

Attended by a host of high profile Nigerian entrepreneurs, politicians, businessmen and celebrities, guest speaker, Samson Siasia, made one of his rare public addresses and inspired the esteemed guests with his own story of personal progress.  The first Nigerian to be recognised as a Johnnie Walker® Giant, Siasia’s ideals as a person, a former player and coach are in harmony with those of Johnnie Walker himself and the brand philosophy of ‘Keep Walking’. 

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Sharing with the assembled guests the story of his own journey through life so far and how he is determined to Keep Walking to achieve his goals, Siasia moved the audience as he told how, throughout his life, he had always believed in himself and had been determined to make a success of his life.  Relating personal progress to his passion for football, he summarised, “One thing I have learnt: when life tosses you the ball, play it; because nothing can stand in the way of a man who believes in himself.”

A poignant video featuring Samson Siasia narrating his own story of personal progress was unveiled at the glittering, Keep Walking Nigeria event.  To view it, go to www.keepwalkingnigeria.com

Introducing Siasia at the event, Mr Sesan Sobowale, Corporate Relations Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc and Diageo Brands Nigeria said, “Johnnie Walker® is proud to be associated with Samson Siasia; striker, coach and proud Nigerian as he continues his journey through life.  Like many of us, he has faced obstacles and challenges on his journey, but his determination to overcome these hurdles to achieve his goals, epitomizes the Johnnie Walker® philosophy to Keep Walking.”

Recognised as a mark of status in over 150 countries around the World and the number one choice of the World’s Scotch whisky experts, Johnnie Walker® is a brand that stands for personal progress, for having a dream and for having the courage to pursue it relentlessly. 

In his role as a Johnnie Walker® Giant, Siasia joins other African Giants, Manu Dibango, who has released over 25 albums over the course of his musical career and in 2004 was appointed a UNESCO Artist For Peace; the incredible Ethiopian long distance runner, Haile Gebrselassie who was named a Giant in honour of his unprecedented accomplishments, which have encouraged thousands to follow in his footsteps; and Ghanaian Prince Kofi Amoabeng, who as a successful entrepreneur, has been chosen as a Giant to inspire the younger generation of entrepreneurs. 

Other Johnnie Walker® Giants include Formula One hotshot, Lewis Hamilton as well as Sir Richard Branson, arguably the world’s most famous entrepreneur.

At the end of the evening, Felix Enwemadu, General Manager, Diageo Brands Nigeria, thanked the assembled guests for their attendance and said a few words on the importance of responsible drinking as he urged guests to “Captain your team, keep an eye on your friends, and make sure they get home safely.”

Always remember to enjoy Johnnie Walker® responsibly, strictly 18+. 

Ladies, for your eyes only!

Y'all see what Iyanya is packing? #Etighithings! hehehe!

APPOEMN Official Launch

Funke Bucknor Obruthe of Zapphaire Events

Association of Professional Party Organizers and Event Managers of Nigeria, APPOEMN, is a new association with a mix of seasoned Wedding and Events Professionals that have been at the forefront of Event Planning and Coordination in Nigeria, for the past 10 years.



Events have always been a part of our culture, but in the recent past it has received a sudden boost. There is a desire to mix international growing trends with the existing tradition. This is also evidenced by the increase in the coverage received from the print media, hence the need to set up an association at this time.

Their Mission:

The Mission of the association is to educate, advance and promote the events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries. The association also aims to give security, peace of mind to clients that our event planners are certified, monitored and accredited by the association to provide excellent service.

Reasons for the establishment of APPOEMN:

1. To demand professional and ethical standards in order to inspire client’s confidence and enhance the reputation and interests of its Members.

2. Affiliation with local and international bodies provides education and ideas exchange, and keeps members on top of the industry trends through education.

3. Protect the public against fraud and unfair practices, and promote all practices which bring respect and credit to the profession.

4. A need to standardize the industry in order to have certified planners through training etc, to have a code of conduct and ethics, etc.


On Wednesday, August 1st 2012, APPOEMN will be officially launched to the public and private sector, industry professionals, corporate communication executives of companies and organization, representative of government parastatals etc.

Venue: City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Onikan, Lagos
Time: 10:45am Prompt

On Sunday, August 5th 2012, there would be a dinner.
Venue: Kingsize place (skyview Hall), 79b, Kudirat Abiola way opposite

John Holt, Oregun Lagos.
Time: 4pm

Becoming an Events Planner in any capacity requires a great deal of dedication and passion. It also requires creativity, a sense of style, excellent business, and organizational skills. Planners devote hours to planning and coordinating every detail, negotiating with event vendors, dealing with clients and their families, as well as gracefully handling every twist and turn encountered along the way.


We ask you to support us in creating a Nigeria that is a positive brand for a commercially viable enterprise, a platform for international business with a sense of pride.

All event planners are invited

www.appoemn.com. info@appoemn.com

GEJ's aide, Mrs Sarah Pane, cautions on use of social media. Hehe!

The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties and Social Development Matters, Mrs Sarah Pane, has said that the negative use of the social media by Nigerian youths is impacting negatively on the country's image. She added that denigrating Nigerian leaders through the medium has become a pastime of the youths to the extent that the Nigerian President has become the most insulted in the world.

This is not the type of record we want. Let's use the social media for positive interaction", she said

#stifleslaugh

What is wrong with this photo?

Do you guys see what I'm seeing? This was shown on NBC during the Olympics Basketball event. Imagine!