The Complete Schedule - Anita Quansah, Iconic Invanity, LDA, JBL, Tiffany Amber, Bridget Awosika, Omer Asim, Ituen Basi and More Set to Show At MTN LFDW 2012!

MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week which aims to be a premiere fashion event is set to bring together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the current collections of designers in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria. 

This platform aims to cut across geographic and culture barriers to position itself as a business of fashion and design event targeted at showcasing the best of the fashion and design industry, drive the Nigerian fashion economy and ultimately uplift its profile within the industry.

Again this year, Lagos will play host to this fashion and design led event that will feature –

• runway shows featuring new season collections from the best talents in the fashion industry;

• design led exhibitions featuring fashion products and accessories, textiles, furniture design, photography, art installations and architecture;

• workshops that will facilitate knowledge transfer, information exchange and networking opportunities across board

Another major attraction is Lagos itself – a metropolitan island that features an interesting mix of people, cultures which is fast becoming the melting pot for business in Africa. Participants, designers and visitors alike can expect a diversified and interactive platform to maximize their exposure within and beyond their industry circle and open gateways for more business opportunities.

I personally, cannot wait to be a part of this exciting event. See below for the complete schedule of participating designers.

WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER

CATWALK SHOW

THE FUTURE: LFDW YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

TIME: 7:00PM

CATWALK SHOW

JEWEL BY LISA FOR BLACKBERRY LIMITED EDITION ACCESSORY

TIME: 7:30PM

THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENS

TIME: 10AM

CATWALK SHOWS

LFDW YOUNG TALENTS: VINTAGE COLETTE/EJIRO AMOS TAIFIRI | BEATRICE BLACK | IBETEIN THOMPSON

TIME: 5PM

KINABUTI/HOUSE OF MARIE

TIME: 5:30PM

HOUSE OF FORM AND FUNCTION | KOLA KUDDUS

TIME: 6:00PM

REBAHIA | REPUBLIC OF FOREIGNER

TIME: 6:30PM

OBSIDAN

TIME: 7:00PM

ANITA QUANSAH

TIME: 7:30PM

MANGO

TIME: 8:00PM

MAI ATAFO

TIME: 8:30PM

ITUEN BASI

TIME: 9:00PM

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENS

TIME: 10AM

CATWALK SHOWS

LFDW YOUNG TALENT: OZORA BY ZEE | JESS STEFANIE | MARAYAH OH | AKPOS OKUDU

TIME: 4:00PM

NKWO | KIKI KAMANU

TIME: 5:00PM

SUNNY ROSE | XCLAMATIONS

TIME: 5:30PM

EKI ORLEANS

TIME: 6: 00PM

ICONIC INVANITY

TIME: 7:00PM

KELECHI ODU

TIME: 7:30PM

ODIO MIMONET

TIME: 8:30PM

TIFFANY AMBER

TIME: 9:30PM

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENS

TIME: 10AM

LFDW YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2012 FINALE

TIME: 4:00PM

LFDW YOUNG TALENTS: ALALI BOUTIQUE | IAMSIGO | VIV LA RESISTANCE

TIME: 5:00PM

GREY | ALTER EGO

TIME: 5: 30PM

OMER ASIM | BRIDGET AWOSIKA

TIME: 6:00PM

JEWEL BY LISA

TIME: 7:00PM

LANRE DASILVA AJAYI

TIME: 7:30PM

EMMY COLLINS

TIME: 8:00PM

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

TIME: 9:00PM

Bombe B Thrilled Fans At MTN Kulturalfest

It was full house at the National Stadium during the just concluded MTN Kulturalfest event in Lagos as Bombe B the new hip hop lad thrilled fans to a great performance off his forthcoming album. Bombe B the guy with the capital B whose real name is Adeyinka Victor Kosemani is determined to take the center stage in the Nigeria music industry.

Guests at the event were not disappointed as he treated them to a scintillating and wonderful performance. According to the Alaba Kappo,CEO of Alabama Entertainment the record label promoting Bombe B, “come 26th April, 2012, Bombe B sizzling hot single will hit the radio wave and it promises to be another chart buster”.





Alabama Entertainment is based in Dublin and was officially launched in Nigeria in September last year with a mega street jamz to mark The Nigerian Independence day and have also produced a star studded Yoruba movie titled SUBGON KAN within its short year of operation.

22-year-old barber wins N20m in MTN Naira Splash Competition

A 22-year-old barber, Mordi Julius Kenneth, has won N20 million in the on-going MTN Naira Splash Competition. The Lokoja, Kogi State-based artisan, who was presented with his cheque by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Martin Idu, is the first winner of the competition's ultimate prize. Two more customers will win N20 million each as the competition progresses.

The prize presentation ceremony held at the Dannic Hotels and Resort, Enugu on Friday June 4, 2010, was attended by top government functionaries as well as former lightweight boxing champion, Mr Ike Okoronkwo.

Kenneth, the N20 million winner, could not curtail his joy while receiving his cheque. He rolled on the floor in appreciation of what God had done for him through MTN.

He recounted how he played last year in the MTN Big Score promo, but believed the Naira Splash Competition was an opportunity for him to win big. An elated Kenneth said: “I had to starve myself to raise money to be part of the competition. I was using all the money I made from my shop to buy recharge cards and play. Today, I am happy I took that decision.”

At the event, the Master Brand Manager, MTN Nigeria, Innocent Oboh said MTN is delighted to present the prizes because the company holds its customers in high esteem. “Our customers are the reason why we are in business. When we make a promise, we fulfil it,” he said.

He further said that the Naira Splash Competition offers MTN customers the opportunity of being sponsored to watch some matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. “So far, 40 people have won N2 million each since the competition started in April, while 60 people have procured visas to enable them go to South Africa to watch the World Cup, among other fantastic prizes. These are ways MTN is enriching the lives of its customers” Oboh said.

Other winners who were presented with their prizes included Joseph Anyaegbu, George Nwadi, Augustine Chibuzor, Enoh Jere, Igwe Emmanuel, Udechukwu Nonso, Adebisi Odutayo and Ogunlana Olusola.