WAREBI MARTHA and JOSEPH BENJAMIN Cover BLOKE Magazine

BLOKE, the beautiful all gloss magazine which debuted in October 2011 with a racy picture of a shirtless Bryan Okwara on its cover, is out with a follow-up issue in time for the valentine season. The impressive 108 page magazine with the tagline ‘The complete man manual for the woman that loves him’, comes in an eye catching pink cover; one of the best magazine covers we have seen in a long time!


According to the magazine’s editor Omena Daniels, “Bloke is poised to deliver a product that its target audience, women between 21 and 40, will call their own”. He continues “rich in masculine tenor and laced with an unmistakable feminine appeal, BLOKE’s language is witty and humorous and takes the reader on a backstage tour of what happens in their man’s mind. Of course we give you a healthy dose of lifestyle and fashion as we weave through the intimate world of relationship and sex”.

This issue is spiced with juicy relationship and sex articles to keep ladies curled up and glued for days.
The features include: ‘Finding Mr. Right’, ‘So you think you are the one?’ and ‘How to get you ex back’ is already garnering a lot of attention. Not forgetting the sensational read that is ‘Most outstanding Nigerians of 2011’.

This issue is also loaded with a lot of ‘Star Power’. Apart from Joseph and Warebi on the cover, rap star Eva, DJ extraordinaire dj Sose, soul sensation Ibiyemi, Andre Blaze, Moet, Uche the gifted sexy on -Air-personality of city fm and others make appearances on the inside.

“Our fashion pages are "Awesome", colorful and so on point; giving you the very best of this season's trends and style tips to keep you looking and feeling extra glamorous all year long , and that’s because we want to make each edition a keepsake.

Like we always say, ‘ladies if you won't share your man, don’t share your Bloke’’

WANA SAMBO Pre-A/W 2012 Collection: ‘I AM WOMAN’

Applying the Bianca Jagger life story to the modern day Nigerian woman and what she can become allowed the designer to name each outfit in these collection according to some of the states and local government areas in Nigeria, thus emphasizing the nearness of each piece to home.
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The designer further shares ; “When I was thinking of the ‘I AM WOMAN’ Collection I thought: ‘”sorority girl meets women’s prison, Grunge Chic, Metals and Wires, Power, Life Struggles, etc etc” in the light of these, one woman to my mind: BIANCA JAGGER.
Bianca Jagger of the 70’s inspired this collection. Her passion for expressing herself through her style, power dressing, jet set lifestyle and marriage to rolling stones lead singer, Mick Jagger made her a force to reckon with. She was truly a ‘wild’ one who ran Studio54 and dared to do anything within and outside the realm of conventional. This is a woman who arrived at a nightclub on a white horse just because it was her birthday. LOL . . . Today, she has blossomed into a great woman with several awards sitting on her shelf, mostly for her humanitarian deeds and exceptional works on defending the rights of women,
I believe women should be able to take a stand, make mistakes and eventually learn that it is okay to be you and know it will only turn out right. Most people are only concerned with what the society deems ‘right and acceptable’ and as such never really appreciate or know their true selves until the day they die… I think it is really sad, and because I have and will continue to do me, I dare say; I AM WOMAN.











PHOTOGRAPHY: Temi Adebayo (www.temiadebayo.tumblr.com)
STYLING: Karen Young
Hair&Makeup: Wana Sambo team
Model: Jade McMaster.
Art Directors: Temi Adebayo, Ikeobi Daniel Ekwevi, Wana Sambo and Andra Wibisono

Shop the collection at the studio: No 11 Augustine Anozie Street, Off prince Adelowo Adedeji, Lekki Phase 1.
Call: +2348153131533

Lov ! Love! Love!

This is simply Classic simplicity. Short dress, studded purse, boots, and a face cap ...now that's what I'd love to rock.



Look from Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2012

Loving it!

The Life House Has Got the LOVE!

The BIG LOVE SALE at Zebra Living from 10am
Zebra Living is having a clearance sale ensuring that you stay gorgeous and anti-broke. Shop that last minute outfit for that special date at fabulously discounted rates. Hurry NOW! Offer valid while stocks last !




FREE LOVE at Abule Café all day
Enjoy discounts on wine, champagne and cocktails (ESPECIALLY THE RED AND PINK ONES) all day Valentine's day ...and don't forget complimentary chocolates for Abule customers...are you blushing yet?

(DRUM ROLL)

And to end a wondrous day Life House presents

A Night of Love Letters and Music at 6.30PM

Celebrate this day of love in the ambience of love that The Life House has to offer as their favourite theatre performers read excerpts of time's greatest love letters and literature and interspersed with sultry soulful music by Evaezi.


LETTERS AND MUSIC is proudly brought to you by Beeta Universal Arts Foundation and The Life House.

Event begins 6.30pm. Gate is Free but reservations advised and an entry donation is suggested


Thursday 16th February 2012 - 7.30PM
REEL LIFE PRESENTS CINEMA BY TUNDE KELANI
Curatorial Theme: Cinema of Conscience

Works of Tunde Kelani

During February, Reel Life screens a month of Nigerian cinema by foremost cinematographer, Tunde Kelani focusing on the theme, Cinema of Conscience.


An accomplished cinematographer, producer and director, Tunde provides a window into Yoruba culture through his films. He has been at the forefront of the production of cultural films using contemporary themes to paint on the canvas of indigenous myths and traditions.

Cinema of Conscience featuring Tunde Kelani continues this Thursday 16th February 2012, with the 3RD film of the series, THE CAMPUS QUEEN which will be screened at 7.30pm.

The peak of this week's film plot is woven around Banke's daring and tragic adventure with the Military Governor who is completely dazed by Banke's stunning beauty and keen wit.

Films will be screened every Thursday in February at 7.30pm and are free...come one come all!

Films courtesy Mainframe Productions

Cinema of Conscience featuring Tunde Kelani continues this Thursday 16th February 2012, with the 3RD film of the series, THE CAMPUS QUEEN which will be screened at 7.30pm.

The peak of this week's film plot is woven around Banke's daring and tragic adventure with the Military Governor who is completely dazed by Banke's stunning beauty and keen wit.

Films will be screened every Thursday in February at 7.30pm and are free...come one come all!

Films courtesy Mainframe Productions


Saturday 18th February, 2012 from 9AM
DAYOGA YOGA AND PILATES MORNINGS

DaYoga classes give you the start you need to your weekend.

Beginners Yoga at 9am
Intermediate DaYoga Classic at 10am
Pilates at 12pm

Email - wellness@dayogastudio.com
Info 0703 403 0683


Sunday 19th February - 6PM
EASY IRIE SUNDAYS @ The Life House


Musically ease your mind, body and soul into the new week and enjoy our special Sunday evening LIVE MUSIC jam sessions.

Our resident band will treat us to the funkiest fusion of afrobeat, jazz, highlife, pop and folk....and not to mention the compulsory sing-a-long that is promised as people get more and more mellow and into the music.

FROM 6PM at The Life House this Sunday.


PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS with Marc C.
Monday 13th & 20th February

Marc is an experienced amateur/semi-professional photographer practicing photography for well over 10 years and he brings all his experience to this short course on photography.

Introduction to Photography @ The Life House by Marc C is a Two Course Class and costs N4,000 per Class

Class syllabus and teacher bio attached below
Photo Course Syllabus

Teacher Bio

Registration is Open NOW!

Register by calling 0703 403 0683 or emailing info@thelifehouselagos.com

The Life House
33 Sinari Daranijo Street
off Ligali Ayorinde Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
+234.703.403.0683
+234.805.964.2220
www.thelifehouselagos.com

5th Nigeria Young Journalist Awards 2012

Deadline: 17 February 2012

Nominations are invited for the 5th Nigeria Young Journalist Awards 2011 from media organisations and individuals. The award, initiated by media career services, a media training and consultancy outfit dedicated to the development of the carer of journalists in Nigeria, is to recognise and encourage young journalists in the country.

A judging board made up of top media professionals will choose winners of the awards who will get media career enhancing prizes.

Awards Categories For The Year 2011 Are:

A. Young Journalist of the year 2011.
B. Student Journalist of the year 2011.
C. Mass Communication Department Journal of the year 2011.

Submission Of Entries

Interested journalists for category (A) should have a maximum of three (3) years journalism experience and must not be older than 30 by December 2011.

They must submit three (3) of their published or broadcast work between January and December 2011. For entries for the print category, entrants should photocopy their works into four (4) sets while entrants from the broadcast should also submit three duplicates of their works on compact disk, the synopsis of such works should also come in four (4) sets.

Such entries must be supported with a nomination letter from the journalist’s editor or supervisor and curriculum vitae (also in 4 set).

For category B, entries must be a student of a tertiary institution with active participation in campus journalism. He or she must have at least three published or broadcast work in campus or other medium focusing on campus issues between January and December 2011. Sample of the published works should be photocopied into four (4) places.

A nomination letter by relevant authorities and curriculum vitae is required. These should also come in four (4) places.

For category C, submitted training newspaper/magazines of Mass Communication departments will be assessed on the basis of content and production quality. A nomination letter by Editorial Advisers will be required. Samples should be in four (4) sets.

ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:

The programme coordinator,
Young Journalist Awards 2011,
Media Career Services,
C/O International Press Centre,
11, Dideolu Court, Dideolu Estate,
Off Ijaiye Road, by Sweet Sensation,
Ogba, Lagos.
Tell: 08033374017, 08023000621, 08023626281

Closing date: All entries must be received on or before Friday 17th February 2012.

Organised by: Media Career Services, publishers of Stop Press, the career moulding newsletter for journalists.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: call 08033374017, 08023000621, 08023626281

For submissions: The programme coordinator, Young Journalist Awards 2011, Media Career Services, C/O International Press Centre, 11, Dideolu Court, Dideolu Estate, Off Ijaiye Road, by Sweet Sensation, Ogba, Lagos.

Website: www.mediacareerng.org

My Ultimate Valentine’s Day Wishlist

Chocolates, wines, fragrances and cars are good but to be sincere, when it’s Valentine’s a lady needs more than the little things.

Not to beat around the bush or sound too outlandish any lady will gladly appreciate a gift she never imagined.

Certainly it's the thought that counts, but when it comes to the luxury goodies I’d love, I can't quite think of a better way to celebrate Cupid's second coming than with a gift that demonstrates more than just a pretty face or kiss. Don’t get me wrong, I love kisses. I love real kiss but sometimes more’s just needed. Therefore I out of hope will like to share my Valentine’s Day wishlist.

Mind you it’s unusual; I mean not the light minded or broke!

Yes, my Valentine's Day wishlist isn't for those on a budget -- it's for those like me who are secretly romantics and want to get wowed with an over-the-top gesture that will cause my friends to "ooh" and "ahh" in envy. So if you happen to be MY special someone and you're reading this, please take note: while i don't expect you to gift me with every item on this list, feel free to peruse it if you're wondering what I've been secretly coveting from afar.

(Oh, and if you're just a friend, fan or otherwise, take a moment to fantasize too. After all, not every love affair begins with a kiss or a stolen glance across a crowded room...)

Please see list below…



Jewel by Lisa mix print ruched skirt - I like!


Miu Miu - Glitter!


A gem!


These shoes!


DOT Handbag

RIP Whitney Houston