"WOMAN RISING" Rocked .... Photos Galore!

From Gorgeous Artists;

Waje, Ruby, Omolara, TemiDollFace, Ranti, Fatima and Modele

  

Inspiring Readers and Poets;

Mozella, Sandra, Chuma, Adewale, Victor, Toni, Lanre, Vixen and Aunty Doris

  

  To Fabulous Sponsors like;

Smooth 98.1FM, The Wheatbaker, Arra Vineyards,

FCMB and Vixen Red Carpet

  

And Absolutely Fab goodie bag & gift partners;

Vlisco, Montaigne Place, Clarins, Chocolatier's Wonders, House of Tara, Zebra, 7th Heaven and Duchess Boutique 

 

 It was truly lovely! 

More photos of fabulous people after the cut!

The Best or Nothing!

I’ve always believed there’s one way to get through a sad, depressed, annoying life … Hope, hope and hope for the best, while working hard towards achieving the best of course.

The tease, believe, faith to hold on to the best of ‘Okay’ that’s yet to come

But how long do you have to wait for the best?

Or the very best as I like to put it...

How long do you have to wait for that one thing?

Or person that’s gonn’ bring that change?

How long is it gonn’ be before every smile on that face gonn’ be a truly genuine one?

How long before the thoughts of being wrong and waiting to give up be?

Perhaps I think, when that one person, or situation falls in place or dies….

Then hope itself is lost …

How long before the long desired dreams become visible?

Well, I can go on rambling on these thoughts

Or I could just give up on them

Or hold on even more.

Yet, I persist either way.

FUN DISCOVERIES - News Roundup; Must Read Web Post This Week!

Hey, Big Spender! Nigerians shop till they drop in London | CNN Spotlight on Nigerians & their January Shopping Frenzy... SEE HERE.

Google’s Chairman Eric Schmidt Visits Prolific Nollywood Filmmaker Tunde Kelani, Pens Article ‘A Week of Africa’ - HERE

Writers to look out for in 2013 - HERE

IDENTITY APPLES – 2012 Top Story (Poetry) - READ HERE

The Most Influential Personal Style Bloggers Right Now  - HERE

Why You Should Lie On Your Resume - See HERE

The (Illustrated) History of Chloe, Part 1/2 : 1952 – 2001 - READ HERE

  

Fashion in Film Festival - Details HERE

Guinness Nigeria Unveils the Largest Football Jersey in the World at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos | Photos of Freeze, Segun Arinze, Charles Novia & More - HERE

It’s here: Modern Day School of Arts workshops kick off - HERE
Adebola Rayo: On dealing with mental illness (30 Days, 30 Voices) - Full Story HERE
WATCH: “Nigerians are pleased with the progress we’ve made on electricity supply,” Jonathan tells CNN’s Amanpour - Watch HERE

Tears From An Old Man's Eyes

Uche Uwadinachi also known as "Flames"and "Priest of poetry", is a spoken word artist and the author of poetry collection "SCAR in the HEART of pain" and it’s Spoken Word audio Album. Winner of ANA Lagos (Association of Nigerian Authors) Poetry Performance Festival (LASPOFEST) Prize 2006 and Pakistan June ‘Poetrycraze’ contest 2009; 2nd Prize Winner [Poetry] of Ken Saro-Wiwa Contest USA 2010, Winner-Loudthotz Poetry contest, June Edition, 2011; Consolation Award Winner- The Korean-Nigera Poetry Feast. Uche will be performing at the Public Presentation/Launch of Tears From An Old Man's Eyes", at the Rotunda Hall of National Library, asino, Alagomeji, Lagos on Satuday, 12th May, 2012 by 12noon prompt.

FELA in The Life House All Week and Weekend Long!

For the rest of this week the entire Life House family and friends celebrate the legend, Fela Kuti and the historic arrival of the acclaimed Broadway show FELA! in Lagos.

The Life House shall host a mini-festival which will feature an art exhibition, film screenings, book readings, open-mic session, poetry and a couple of live musical performances.


FELA IN THE LIFE HOUSE – a mini-festival inspired by FELA! in Lagos from 19-24th April 2011

Wednesday 20th April - ART EXHIBITION
"Art of Rebellion”: An art exhibition featuring works by acclaimed graphic artists, Lemi Ghariokwu and Weyinmi Atigbi.
Gallery open daily (except Mondays)

Wednesday 20th April - LISTENING SOIREE
In the ambience of The Life House patio and lounge, enjoy “Unknown Fela” for one night only. We’ll be playing unreleased and less known songs from Fela’s oeuvre. Groove.Chill.Ponder. From 7pm

Thursday 21st April - FILM SCREENING
Film club Reel Life will screen 2 great films about Afrobeat as part of the mini-festival – “Music is the Weapon" and
"Ginger Baker in Africa". Don’t miss this. Film starts at 7.30pm.
Reel Life Film Club screens world, classic and alternative films and documentaries every Thursday evening. To join Reel Life Film Club please send email to reelifehouse@gmail.com

Friday 22nd April - READINGS, POETRY ,OPEN-MIC SESSION, HAPPY HOUR
The Fire Dance Readings by Sola Olorunyomi .
Starts at 5pm sharp
Sola Olorunyomi is the distinguished author of “Afrobeat! Fela and the Imagined Continent”.
This will be followed by an open-mic session of poetry, spoken word and acoustic music. Guests are encouraged to share their talents and inspirations to an afrobeat twist.
Open mic session starts at 7pm as does the cafe’s Happy Hour so come one come all!

Saturday 23rd April - WURA SAMBA LIVE CONCERT
Tribute Afrobeat Jam Session featuring the wondrously mesmerizing percussionist Wura Samba with his band.
Experience this special concert and the art of percussive afrobeats as interpreted by Wura Samba. We look forward to sharing this wonderful artist with you. Gate:N1000
Time: 7pm

Sunday 24th April - LIVE REHEARSAL AND KARAOKE
We will reenact an afrobeat session Rehearsal with The Life House house band and in true TOCATINA spontaneous
style incorporate the audience culminating in a Karaoke Sing Along session. This will end our festival tribute to Fela
and this is for everybody and absolutely free. If you love to sing, mime or just have fun then look no further.
Time: 6pm

Events this week and beyond

THEATRE

Theatre @ Terra Presents Wole Oguntokun's
Who's Afraid of Wole Soyinka?
Date: Every Sunday in June
Time: 3pm and 6pm
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, off Ahmadu Bello Way, VI
Ticket: N2500
Directed by Sola Roberts Iwaotan
Enquiries:08081239477, 070283672280 or laspapi@yahoo.com; wole@nigerian-theatre.com

Dance Ave @ Terra
Learn to dance the right way
Every 2nd Saturday
Time: 8am
Enquiries: 01 2700588, 080733803

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
Every 2nd Saturday
Time: 8pm till midnight
Ticket: N2, 500

ENTERTAINMENT

The 1st Bi-Annual Taste Event
Food and Lifestyle, Exhibition and Fair - featuring 30 + restaurants, food vendors and other lifestyle vendors all in one location.
Date: 18th - 20th June
Time: 12pm - 8pm
Venue: Landmark Village Events Centre, Water Corporation Drive Victoria Island
Enquiries: 07028263888, 07066598474

1st Annual Creative Careers Fair
Date: 15th June till 20th July
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Lagos City Hall, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island

Alibaba Presents Alligations
Featuring KSA, Alibaba, Dan Maraya, 2Face
Date:13th June
Venue: Civic Centre

Miss Top Model and Mr Handsome Nigeria 2010
Date: ongoing till 10th July
Time: 9am
Venue: Port Harcourt

Camp Get Away ....(2 Nights and 3 days)
Date: 11th till 14th June
Time: 4pm
Venue: Ancient Town, Badagry

Ankara Groove
Date: 25th June
Time: 3pm
Venue: Fountain of life church, industrial estate, by PZ industry, ilupeju

Twiterave - 1st naija twitter party
Date: 26th june
Time: 8pm
Venue: Club karma, off Ajose Adeogun, VI

June Celebrants Crazy Costume Party with Denrele
Date: 26th June
Time: 10pm
Venue: Lagos

Muson Centre Concert and Events

Diploma Band and Orchestra Concert
Date: 14th June
Time: 4pm
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Onikan

Diploma Band $ Orchestra Concert
Date: 14th June
Time: 4pm
Venue: Agip Recital Hall
Attendance is free