Flavour gives gifts to alma mater

Nigeria’s music sensation and High-Life fusion musician Flavour Nabania recently donated musical equipment to his Alma Mater, College of Immaculate Conception (CIC), Enugu. More

This is in recognition of the role played by the school in shaping his musical career.

The donated musical equipment worth millions of naira include: a drum set, a full brass bandset, three guitars, three keyboard pianos, microphones, speakers, combos, mixer, amplifier, trumpets and recorders. Others items include 25 internet modems, 25 mobile phones and 50 special phones lines with reduced call rates.

Flavour said “I believe this will help to improve the standard of education provided by the school through access to the vast information and resources on the Internet. The phone lines I believe will help the teachers and principal communicate better towards the advancement of the school. As I only try to do my own quota, may God Almighty reward you and past teachers of this school for your immeasurable contributions towards developing leaders and the future of Enugu and Nigeria.”

“Also, I’m using this opportunity to announce the annual Mr. Flavour Nabania excellence in music star prize of $1,000. This prize will be given to the best graduating student of music every year because the knowledge of music is a key to be a successful musician like me. Remember to be yourself, stay original and don’t ever forget the son or daughter of whom you are and where you’re coming from. By God’s grace I see many Flavours amongst you here today and pray God will guide your path and bless you too with success.” He said.

Okey Ezugwu premieres Brother’s Keeper

Oakfil Productions, in collaboration Top Tea, Parodontax and Alvaro, last Friday at the Silver Bird Galleria, Lagos, premiered their new movie entitled, Brother’s Keeper. More

The movie was produced by Okey Ezugwu and featured artistes like Omoni Oboli, Majid Michel, Barbara Soky, Moyo Lawal, Slyvya Oluchy and Beverly Naya.
In the words of the producer, “ Brother’s Keeper, is a mind-blowing movie that is filled with suspense, passion, intrigues, breathtaking, creative and contemporary feature.  It dwells on issues ranging from deceit, betrayal, passion and crime’.
Brother’s Keeper is about two identical twins, Chidi and Chude, who never seem to agree on any issue. They are always at loggerheads. Chude is prudent, innovative, considerate, loving and honest while Chude is the direct opposite of his brother. Sharing their father’s wealth at the insistence of Chidi because of the rising action which ignites the horror that has been concealed over the years. Chidi makes a mess of himself, squanders his money and decides to take over Chude’s wife. Trouble unfolds when Chude’s wife suspects him having an affair with with his late brother’s wife. Will she find out the truth about her husband’s escapades? Will Chidi’s ex-wife continue with her relationship with Chude?
The movie is shot in Nigeria at various locations with the state-of-the-art equipment.

Search for Miss Curvy 2014 begins

Thick African Fab, a modeling, fashion and entertainment company is set to host the maiden edition of Miss Curvy 2014 which intends to mould ladies with thick curves into A-list personalities. More

The winner and runners-up will go home with prizes rabging from a brand new car, cash prizes and a mouth-watering one year contract.
The beauty pageant will hold in the last week of May and plans are underway for the mobilization of the nationwide auditions, gbegining from March and April.
According to the Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hinkelmann (aka JJ), “ the concept was borne out of the zeal to promote the plus size dream and give opportunities to every curve sized individual to have a sense of self-confidence, as well as stature in the fashion industry. To register for the Miss Curvy pageant, contestants must be between sizes 12 and 42. Forms are available at designated offices or at Union Bank of Africa, Lawanson, Surulere, Ikota Shopping Complex, Lekki/Epe Expressway, Lagos.
Hinkelmann said that the Miss Curvy pageant will create a platform where fashion will be appreciated for the big, bold and beautiful women in the society.
The show is also meant to support the fight against diabetes by creating awareness that will help sustain the campaign for eradication of the scourge of the deadly disease.
“For the very first time in Nigeria, there will be curvy, vivacious and charming plus size queens in this year’s huge fashion contest.