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  • Interesting take on George Clooney’s wedding

    Interesting take on George Clooney’s wedding

    Social media reports on the George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin wedding has focused solely on George Clooney’s being an internationally acclaimed actor and not much was mentioned of his new wife, except for the fact that she was a beautiful lawyer. The Business woman media

    Here is The Business Woman Media attempt at correcting the unbalanced media representations of the pair’s who tied the knot in Venice this weekend:

    “Amal Alamuddin, a 36 year old London-based dual-qualified English barrister and New York litigation attorney who has long been a high-profile figure in international refugee and human rights law has gone against the trend for professional women in her field and married… an actor.

    Amal is an educated and successful career woman we’ve long admired. The high-flying barrister has notched up many career highs, including representing the controversial WikiLeaks whistleblower Julian Assange, and also has multilingual fluency in English, French and Arabic.

    Amal attended St. Hugh’s College, Oxford University, earning her BA/LLB and receiving the Exhibitioner, Shrigley Award. She also attended New York University School of Law earning her LLM and receiving the Jack J. Katz Memorial Award.

    A true testament to her character is her decision to find time to serve on the expert panel of Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (formed by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague) to gather evidence of sexual crimes committed in conflict zones.

    Singing her praises yet? Well you aren’t the only ones…

    Julia Roberts called her “beautiful and smart”. Translation: she is beautiful and smart.

    Mark Stephens, the solicitor who hired Amal to represent Assange: “She is a fabulously bright woman, she’s independent, has a Rolls-Royce mind and intersocial skills to die for.”  Translation: she is awesome.

    Amal AlamuddinAmal is also a style icon for corporate women across the globe, with her easy elegance set off with her love of quirky footwear – a nice touch to her personal brand.

    Now back to this marriage …

    Little is known of Amal’s earlier relationships (we assume she was climbing that corporate ladder and smashing glass ceilings) but she’s tying the knot with an actor, whose name is George Clooney, we’re told.

    He’s probably a nice man, but seems to be a bit clingy, as since she met him it’s hard to find a photo or footage of Amal without him hanging around in the background.

    We only hope he doesn’t hold her back from conquering the world. We think this George Clooney fellow has scored big time.

    He’s been quoted as saying he was ‘marrying up’… we agree”

     

     

     

  • Native & Vogue: Top models, designers showcase at Port Harcourt Fashion Week

    Native & Vogue: Top models, designers showcase at Port Harcourt Fashion Week

    •Kate Henshaw, Uti Nwachukwu, Chidinma, 2face, others add splendor

    Pomp and ceremony rent the air in Port Harcourt last week, with world-acclaimed fashion houses and top models rocking the runway at the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, venue of the Port Harcourt International Fashion Week.

    Tagged Native & Vogue, not only did the three-day show feature a medley of choice clothing, it reenacted Port Harcourt and Rivers State’s profile as a creative industry hub, reputed for a blend of local and international showcase.

    Every night, beginning from Friday, September 19 to Sunday September 21, an assortment of adorable wares are further made desirable by the crowd of fashionists, businessmen and women, captains of industry and government officials who watch models showcase them elegantly on the runway.

    Among the leading international and Nigeria-based designers on parade were Malcolm Kluk & Christian Gabriel Du Toit popularly known as KluK CGDT from South Africa, Ade Bakare from the United Kingdom, Agbani Darego, Frank Osodi, Zizi Cardow, Yemi Osunkoya (Kosibah), Yomi Casual and Amos Ejiro Tafiri among others.

    The event was also high on celebrity models, musicians, actors and television personalities.

    While delectable actress Kate Henshaw and Jara famed presenter and actor, Uti Nwachukwu were co anchors on the show, Uti also had a stint on the runway, modeling for Yomi Casual, as did former Mr. Nigeria, Bryan Okwara and model turned actor Alex Ekubo.

    With music artistes such as the Cohbams Asukwo, Chidinma Ekile, Kcee of the defunct Kcee Presh and Tuface Idibia, the event went a notch higher in entertaining guests.

    Other celebrities at the event are Tanzanian model Milen Magese; Nigeria’s Eku Edewor, Denrele Edun, Melvin Oduah, Isio Wanogho, Kosibah and Port Harcourt-based comedian Daniel De Humorous, who rendered rib cracking jokes at the show.

    Sponsored by the Rivers State Government and jointly organized by Neo Mantra, an intellectual property development company in partnership with Vanguard Allure and Bunor Creazioni, a renowned Nigeria indigenous fashion design, consultancy and model management firm headed by Frank Osodi, the event was a Private Public Partnership (PPP) initiative of the state government, which also featured top and upcoming Port Harcourt-based fashion designers showcasing their works.

    As the upcoming designers were also mentored by the professionals in attendance, the 3-day fashion event also staged a competition for the young designers, with Ibitein Thompson coming tops, and winning an all-expenses paid six months scholarship to an international fashion school.

    Native & Vogue Port Harcourt Fashion Week had its maiden edition in September last year, and according to its organisers, the success of the first edition is the reason the show became inevitable, despite the threat of Ebola Virus Desease (EVD). Incidentally, the presence of international models and designers at the show was a proof that Port Harcourt and indeed Nigeria, is EVD-clean.

    In just two years, Port Harcourt joins the Fashion Week tradition, which has New York, Paris, Milan and London leading the global event. Usually, the show happens at special times in the year when good-looking humans dress funny and somehow dictate to the rest of the world what it means to look good and fashionable.

  • Pillars of high society dazzle at Ita-Giwa’s daughter’s wedding

    Pillars of high society dazzle at Ita-Giwa’s daughter’s wedding

    The city of Lagos was painted in beautiful colours last Saturday over the wedding of Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s daughter, Kokoeka, and her beau of many months, Chimaobi Obioha. The event presented an opportunity for the high society to reciprocate Mama Bakassi’s kindness and support for which she has been known for ages.

    Senator Ita-Giwa is one socialite always counted on by friends for moral and financial support. Little wonder they trooped out to return Mama Bakassi’s good gesture.

    The matrimonial ceremony was held at Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu Square, Lagos, followed by a one-of-its-kind reception at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. From the nation’s corridors of power to its socio-economic milieu, men and women of clout and substance showered the couple with luxury items.

    Notable names at the event included Hajia Abah Folawiyo; Oba Otudeko; Funsho Amosu; Senator Ken Nnamani; Onari Duke; Folorunsho Alakija; Aliko Dangote; Sam Iwuajoku; Andy Uba and Nike Akande, among others.

  • Demola Seriki gets serious

    Former Minister of State for Defence, Chief Demola Seriki, has joined the race for the senatorial ticket of Lagos West. Already, he has made public his intention to succeed Senator Ganiyu Solomon, who is currently jostling for the governorship seat of Lagos State. Born and bred on the Lagos Island, the APC chieftain is bent on re-enacting Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi’s deed when he crossed over from Lagos Central to Lagos West to pick the zone’s ticket to the Senate.

    Seriki, who holds the chieftaincy title of the Otun Aare of Lagos, has been a rallying point of some youth groups whose followership he is also banking on to actualise his ambition. Many regard him as an accessible and attentive individual; these traits that endear him to many of the bright minds around him.

    His versatility in grassroots politics has not taken the shine off his urbane outlook. If his ambition comes through, it would be his second foray into the legislative arm of government after his initial legislative experience in 1998 when he was elected a member of the House of Representatives on the ticket of the defunct United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP).

  • Mixed feelings for Lateef Belo -Osagie at 50

    The Managing Director of Hackett Nigeria Limited, an equipment supplier to leading telecommunication operators in Africa, Lateef Belo-Osagie, would have hosted many guests as he attained the golden age of 50 recently, but the tragic death of his son stood in the way. Celeb Watch gathered that the death of his 18-year-old son occurred a couple of weeks ago.

    The young Belo-Osagie was until his death a student at the prestigious Yale University in the United States, and had only returned to Nigeria the day before the tragic incident. As would be expected, Lateef has since been wearing a mournful look.

    The deceased was a product of the union between Lateef and another Lagos big girl, Aisha, but their marriage crashed many years ago. The late son was with her mother at the time he died.

  • Happy times for Rosemary Okeke

    If you come across Rosemary Okeke at the moment, it is most likely that his face will be beaming with smiles. The former Miss Nigeria is having the best of times, having overcome the grief and gloom that pervaded her world when her marriage with Adekunle Wright crashed a few years ago.

    Not a few people were shocked with the news of her collapsed marriage. Fools tried in vain and wise men failed in the efforts to reconcile them and save the union that had produced a child, Roxanne, who recently graduated from the university. It was said that after the initial ecstasy, the couple soon found out so many unpalatable things about each other and decided to call it quits.

     

  • Farouk Lawan goes anonymous

    Notable member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Farouk Lawan, has adopted a reticent posture lately. The 2015 general election draws nearer and nearer but his next line of action remains vague. He was once seen by many political observers as the heir apparent to the governorship seat of Kano State. Those were the days he paraded himself as the leader of the integrity group in the House and was largely credited with the ouster of Nigeria’s first female speaker, Mrs Patricia Etteh.

    But how time changes! Farouk trod on the proverbial banana peel and his world could not remain the same again. He is still battling to extricate himself from the alleged bribery saga in the House’s probe of fuel subsidy matter allegedly involving billionaire businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola.

    The once vocal lawmaker has since gone anonymous. His record as one of the longest serving members of the House, however, remains intact. He has maintained his seat in the lower chamber of the National Assembly since he was first elected in 1999.

  • Orji Kalu acquires new ‘toy’

    Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, is one man who is skilled at making a show of his acquisitions without being seen to be calling attention. Like the gold fish which they say has no hiding place, his latest acquisition cannot escape the prying eyes of the paparazzi. The Slok Group Chairman made a discrete show of his wealth last week with his acquisition of one of the most exotic brands of jetGulfstream G650.

    The businessman cum politician was said to have parted with about N11 billion to add the jet to his fleet of luxury items. Kalu has a high taste for expensive and classy items, and he makes no pretence about it. Long before he veered into politics, he had enjoyed the reputation of being the youngest Nigerian trader to become a millionaire. He once stated that he was one of those who made the highest donations to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s electioneering campaign in 1999. ‎

  • Wedding bells toll for Fani-Kayode’s daughter

    Wedding bells toll for Fani-Kayode’s daughter

    It was jubilation galore on Tuesday as Temitope, one of the five daughters of former aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, got engaged to her beau, Jaiye. The event marked the beginning of Temitope’s journey into holy matrimony. The event had a handful number of people in attendance as the former presidential spokesman welcomed Jaiye’s parents and other family members and friends with open arms.

    Temi, Fani-Kayode’s second daughter, is in her 20s. Celeb Watch gathered that activities are in top gear for Femi Fani-Kayode to stage a talk-of-the-town wedding ceremony for a daughter he loves so much. The bride to be is said to have been shuttling between Nigeria and London lately to ensure that all goes smoothly for the wedding proper.

  • About Jimoh Buraimoh

    This is indeed a ‘busy-happy’ time for the household of the first African bead painter, high chief Jimoh Buraimoh. This morning, Buraimoh will be bringing his friends from far and near to Osogbo, as his daughter, Olabisi Mosunmola Buraimoh will be getting married to her heart-throb, Akolawole Kofoworola.

    The wedding is billed to take place at Bishop’s Court, Isale Aro, Osogbo, Osun State. A week after the wedding, Buraimoh’s son, Lanre in far away Houston, Texas.  will be exhibiting his latest works at Bisong Art Gallery as part of the activities marking Nigeria’s independence.