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  • Biggest Christian Party ‘Aramanda’ set to hold April 19

    Biggest Christian Party ‘Aramanda’ set to hold April 19

    A youth-centric, afro-urban Christian festival, tagged “Aramanda” is set to take place on Saturday, April 19th at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. 

    The concert, according to the organisers, promises to showcase remarkable talents such as exceptional performers, spanning across musicians, spoken word poets, others. 

    Some of the artistes expected to perform include: Gaise Baba, Buchi, Dj Horphuray, Blackboymcm, Amokaye Adeola, Ellie Scotte, Manolo Etuk, Ibquake, Angeloh, Still Shadey, Kaestrings, Anendlessocean, MoromoluwaTikeTike, Prinx Emmanuel, Spirit of Prophesy, Peace Oni, Tobi Peter, others. 

    At the pre-exclusive event on Thursday evening which was focused on celebrating four decades of contemporary faith-based music in Nigeria tagged “Odyssey of Bold Hearts”, the Consul General of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Michel Deelen described the partnership with the curator (Gaise Baba) as a wonderful and exciting one. 

    He said: “This is welcome you all to this event. This is a special evening before Easter. Here we are at the pre-exclusive event before the Aramanda festival which means exceptional wonder. 

    “This is a wonderful collaboration with Gaise Baba in the city of aquatic splendor — Lagos. Aramanda means exceptional wonder. This is a convergence of music, art, faith and culture. We look forward to seeing everyone on the day of the festival.”

    The Curator of Aramanda festival, award-winning Afro-fusion artist Akinade Ibuoye popularly known as Gaise Baba explained that the festival has drawn thousands of young people to witness an exceptional wonder, and most importantly helped to point them to the right direction.

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    He disclosed that the Africa-focused festival has held four editions in Lagos, and one in Abuja, and it seeks to amplify the voices of creatives and also redefine how faith meets culture. 

    Gaise Baba in his remarks said: “My high school was in Kings College, Lagos, and in my SS2/SS3, as I concluding my school, my favourite artistes then were Jarule, Craig David, McAnthony, and one year after graduation, I found faith. I found God. I had to dissociate from the music that I loved. 

    “I started to write, and create music. I started finding Buchi, TY Bello, Rooftops MC, and others appealing. I not only make music, I shape culture. I take friends of mine i.e fellow creatives, and we go to public high schools to organise concerts. 

    “We’ve organized concerts, and we leverage the exciting moments and we point them to the right direction. Pointing young potentials to the right direction is what has kept me pushing. We have made so much progress, and we’ve inspired students on different projects. 

    “What we are doing is shaping culture, and positive impact in the society. We’ve done four editions in Lagos, and one in Abuja. We look forward to doing three cities in December including Uyo. 

    “We are going to tour Africa with light. I’m a firm believer in the prospect of a great African continent.”

    The pre-exclusive event also had a panel session featuring, ID Cabasa; Deji Irawo, founder of X2DTV; DJ Gosporella; Gaise Baba; TY Bello; Deleen and was moderated by Funmilayo Falola. 

  • Celebrity fashionista Aramanda gets royal blessings

    Celebrity fashionista Aramanda gets royal blessings

    Founder and CEO of Aramanda, Araoluwa Popoola, has continued to position himself as one of the best fashion designers to emerge from Nigeria, flying the tricolour of the nation’s flag around the world.

    On August 13, Araoluwa spread his tentacles as he launched a new showroom at the Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi, Lagos. The project was exhibited with a theme ‘Unveiling the Mystery of Power and Style’ to offer a perfect combination of his exceptional craftsmanship and finest fabrics to clients.

    The remarkable event had scores of eminent personalities, business titans, celebrities, and well-wishers gathered to experience the latest world of Aramanda, a place where only the most discerning exist.

    Among the distinguished guests are His Royal Majesty, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III; Ara’s mother, Olori Oluwafemi Popoola; The Osi of Egbaland, High Chief Bode Mustapha; and ex-AIG Tunji Alapini.

    The cutting of the ribbon was done by the well-respected monarch, Oba Elegushi, who blessed the newly fashionable store with prayers and declared it open to the public.

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    The ceremony was supported by Martell Cognac and guests enjoyed  drinks, food, and music.

    For over a decade, Araoluwa, who started his fashion line in Ibadan, has continued to break boundaries, styling kings, queens, celebrities, top politicians, as well as influential people around the world. Among his clients are the Mayor of Houston, Texas, Sylvester Turner;  Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; comedian Ali Baba; D’banj, and a host of others.

    The fashionista believed that fashion was a powerful call for self-expression and not just about wearing clothes. With his artistic prowess, Ara promised to keep telling the authentic story of his clients to the world so they could break free from social norms.