Azuka
Ogujiuba is back again! This time she brings you all the gist from the premiere
of Desperate Housewives… Those who impressed, those who didn’t… all the juicy
gossip you need to know.
Honestly,
I thought the shoes l wore were not appropriate for my dress, but l couldn’t
drive all the way back home to change. Besides, l was already running late and
didn’t want to miss the red carpet- especially the colourful guests lined up
for the event. I needed to see the red carpet ‘misses’ and ‘best dressed’,
according to the omnipresent lens of fairground. Come on guys, let’s enjoy this
ride together.
I thought the shoes l wore were not appropriate for my dress, but l couldn’t
drive all the way back home to change. Besides, l was already running late and
didn’t want to miss the red carpet- especially the colourful guests lined up
for the event. I needed to see the red carpet ‘misses’ and ‘best dressed’,
according to the omnipresent lens of fairground. Come on guys, let’s enjoy this
ride together.
Pomp
and Pageantry as Desperate Housewives Africa Premieres
and Pageantry as Desperate Housewives Africa Premieres
EbonyLife
TV, Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network held the
much awaited premiere and private screening of Desperate Housewives Africa, a
local adaptation of the multiple award-winning ABC television drama hit series,
at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, recently.
TV, Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network held the
much awaited premiere and private screening of Desperate Housewives Africa, a
local adaptation of the multiple award-winning ABC television drama hit series,
at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, recently.
Following
its premiere, Desperate Housewives Africa began to air exclusively on EbonyLife
TV, DStv Channel 165, on Thursday April 30, 2015, at 10pm CAT. It was an
enchanting evening of beautiful people, exquisite appearances and altogether
remarkable moments with power-dressers and hostesses, bespoke décor, colouful
branding, red carpet interviews, cameras, lights, music, cocktail, light
refreshments and cut-to-the-chase addresses and remarks.
its premiere, Desperate Housewives Africa began to air exclusively on EbonyLife
TV, DStv Channel 165, on Thursday April 30, 2015, at 10pm CAT. It was an
enchanting evening of beautiful people, exquisite appearances and altogether
remarkable moments with power-dressers and hostesses, bespoke décor, colouful
branding, red carpet interviews, cameras, lights, music, cocktail, light
refreshments and cut-to-the-chase addresses and remarks.
The
Executive Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu; Managing Director of
Airtel; Marketing Directors of Diageo, Procter and Gamble and Airtel took turn
to deliver their riveting addresses. The remarks were followed by the showing
of behind-the-scenes of the drama series, which was equally accompanied by an
address from EbonyLife TV’s Director of Scripted Programming, Ms. Quinty
Pillay. In all, one would submit that it was an eventful outing, one that was
worth the while.
Executive Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu; Managing Director of
Airtel; Marketing Directors of Diageo, Procter and Gamble and Airtel took turn
to deliver their riveting addresses. The remarks were followed by the showing
of behind-the-scenes of the drama series, which was equally accompanied by an
address from EbonyLife TV’s Director of Scripted Programming, Ms. Quinty
Pillay. In all, one would submit that it was an eventful outing, one that was
worth the while.
The
Moment
Moment
Then
came the moment everyone was waiting for – the screening of the pilot. The
guests were expectant and the ‘sneak peek’ did not fall short of expectation as
everyone cheered and clapped at what was only a foretaste of an enthralling and
spell-binding homegrown remake of the multiple award winning TV series, one
which has promised to take drama to a scandalously new dimension.
came the moment everyone was waiting for – the screening of the pilot. The
guests were expectant and the ‘sneak peek’ did not fall short of expectation as
everyone cheered and clapped at what was only a foretaste of an enthralling and
spell-binding homegrown remake of the multiple award winning TV series, one
which has promised to take drama to a scandalously new dimension.
Who
Did What?
Did What?
Airtel,
leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries
across Asia and Africa, is the headline sponsor of the series. Other sponsors
include Snapp, Diageo’s unique apple-flavored alcohol drink for independent
female consumers; Oral-B, worldwide leader in the brushing market; and Ariel,
the marketing line of flagship laundry detergents made by Procter & Gamble.
leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries
across Asia and Africa, is the headline sponsor of the series. Other sponsors
include Snapp, Diageo’s unique apple-flavored alcohol drink for independent
female consumers; Oral-B, worldwide leader in the brushing market; and Ariel,
the marketing line of flagship laundry detergents made by Procter & Gamble.
Desperate Housewives Africa is supported by CMB Property Developers, a leading
and award winning all-encompassing real estate development organisation with an
objective to revolutionising the sector for the purpose of engendering
participation from every segment of the populace;
and award winning all-encompassing real estate development organisation with an
objective to revolutionising the sector for the purpose of engendering
participation from every segment of the populace;
Universal Furniture,
dedicated to helping people express their unique sense of style by developing
fashionable, customised and innovative home, office and industry furnishing at
great value; MAC Cosmetics, globally acclaimed professional and quality makeup
artist quality cosmetics, offering more than 100 shades for eyes, lips and
face, indeed, everything a makeup addict can’t live without.
dedicated to helping people express their unique sense of style by developing
fashionable, customised and innovative home, office and industry furnishing at
great value; MAC Cosmetics, globally acclaimed professional and quality makeup
artist quality cosmetics, offering more than 100 shades for eyes, lips and
face, indeed, everything a makeup addict can’t live without.
Others include
Inagbe Grand Resorts and Leisure, a natural island, luxurious, elegant and
first of its kind resort developed by Gran Imperio Resorts Ltd, a subsidiary of
Gran Imperio Group and a formidable real estate development consortium;
Designers Foundry, the first fashion focused business support programme for
emerging designers from Nigeria and Africa; VP Grasse, Nigeria’s number one
artificial grass company that installs premium quality synthetic grass in
homes, gardens, commercial buildings, play grounds and schools and for sporting
activities; and SilverPitch Sounds, a leading sound and music composition company
based in Lagos.
Inagbe Grand Resorts and Leisure, a natural island, luxurious, elegant and
first of its kind resort developed by Gran Imperio Resorts Ltd, a subsidiary of
Gran Imperio Group and a formidable real estate development consortium;
Designers Foundry, the first fashion focused business support programme for
emerging designers from Nigeria and Africa; VP Grasse, Nigeria’s number one
artificial grass company that installs premium quality synthetic grass in
homes, gardens, commercial buildings, play grounds and schools and for sporting
activities; and SilverPitch Sounds, a leading sound and music composition company
based in Lagos.
All
You Need to Know about Desperate Housewives
You Need to Know about Desperate Housewives
Since
2006, five different versions of Desperate Housewives have been produced for
EMEA and Latin American audiences. These are “Umutsuz Ev Kadinlari”, a Turkish
production which launched 2011; Amas de Casa Desesperadas,” the Argentinean
version (in Spanish, for broadcast in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay); the
Colombian/Ecuadorian version (in Spanish, broadcast in Colombia, Ecuador,
Venezuela, Panama, and also sold to Japan); the U.S. Hispanic version (for
broadcast in U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic); “Donas de Casa
Desesperadas,” the Brazilian version (in Portuguese, for broadcast in Brazil).
2006, five different versions of Desperate Housewives have been produced for
EMEA and Latin American audiences. These are “Umutsuz Ev Kadinlari”, a Turkish
production which launched 2011; Amas de Casa Desesperadas,” the Argentinean
version (in Spanish, for broadcast in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay); the
Colombian/Ecuadorian version (in Spanish, broadcast in Colombia, Ecuador,
Venezuela, Panama, and also sold to Japan); the U.S. Hispanic version (for
broadcast in U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic); “Donas de Casa
Desesperadas,” the Brazilian version (in Portuguese, for broadcast in Brazil).
The
original Desperate Housewives won both the 2005 and 2006 Golden Globe Awards for
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. It was created by Marc Cherry and
produced by ABC Studios. The series is broadcast in more than 200 territories
around the world, where it has been one of the most popular U.S. TV shows in
recent history with its eighth and final series concluding in 2012.
original Desperate Housewives won both the 2005 and 2006 Golden Globe Awards for
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. It was created by Marc Cherry and
produced by ABC Studios. The series is broadcast in more than 200 territories
around the world, where it has been one of the most popular U.S. TV shows in
recent history with its eighth and final series concluding in 2012.
The
Campaign Picture
Campaign Picture
But
one thing that is not going down well with me is the campaign shots. It
somewhat bothered me, maybe I was just expecting too much and maybe because
Desperate Housewives is one of the most successful TV series in the recent
past, one expected its franchised production anywhere in the world to have the
best production and not something really distant from the actual work-
especially when it comes to production, cast, styling, make-over and all that
there is.
one thing that is not going down well with me is the campaign shots. It
somewhat bothered me, maybe I was just expecting too much and maybe because
Desperate Housewives is one of the most successful TV series in the recent
past, one expected its franchised production anywhere in the world to have the
best production and not something really distant from the actual work-
especially when it comes to production, cast, styling, make-over and all that
there is.
It
was not as striking as one would expect, considering the fact that we have been
seeing these stars, who looked better on other outings. Their hair-dos didn’t
look close to being glamorous, the make-up didn’t do justice and the dresses,
yes, the dresses didn’t work on all angles. It’s not just enough that a dress
accentuates well on the right places, but the colour and style didn’t literally
sync. I know it is Nigeria’s rendition, but it is a franchise production, so
one would expect the campaign shots to be as irresistible as the real one. But
I doubt if anyone would look at this picture and see anything other than the
title “Desperate Housewives” and this is because we all watched it.
was not as striking as one would expect, considering the fact that we have been
seeing these stars, who looked better on other outings. Their hair-dos didn’t
look close to being glamorous, the make-up didn’t do justice and the dresses,
yes, the dresses didn’t work on all angles. It’s not just enough that a dress
accentuates well on the right places, but the colour and style didn’t literally
sync. I know it is Nigeria’s rendition, but it is a franchise production, so
one would expect the campaign shots to be as irresistible as the real one. But
I doubt if anyone would look at this picture and see anything other than the
title “Desperate Housewives” and this is because we all watched it.
My
little advice for the Desperate Housewives Africa (DHWA) hair stylist and
stylist is that there are upcoming designers who would do anything and be
delighted to be part of your crew. They can design nice, trendy outfits in
Ankara for the cast; biko, (please) your cast doesn’t have to keep wearing English
attires that project their personality cheaply. I’m just saying this, in case
the budget is lower, when compared to
Celine, Balmain, Gucci, Ralph Lauren outfits. Stylists, I admonish you
to scout around well and be very smart and, you will find. And the hairstyles gave me another concern,
especially Kehinde Bankole’s curls, something can be done. Also, the guys need
to look extremely sharp- Ozzy Agu and Jason Nwoga will look so cool in a Mai
Atafo’s outfit. Well, maybe Mai might be a bit expensive, but l’m aware the
designer is very accessible and reasonable. He can render assistance if the
style team approaches him. We need that zeal, sophistication and gasp-inducing
touch in this series if we’re truly adapting it to our style- the proud African
way.
little advice for the Desperate Housewives Africa (DHWA) hair stylist and
stylist is that there are upcoming designers who would do anything and be
delighted to be part of your crew. They can design nice, trendy outfits in
Ankara for the cast; biko, (please) your cast doesn’t have to keep wearing English
attires that project their personality cheaply. I’m just saying this, in case
the budget is lower, when compared to
Celine, Balmain, Gucci, Ralph Lauren outfits. Stylists, I admonish you
to scout around well and be very smart and, you will find. And the hairstyles gave me another concern,
especially Kehinde Bankole’s curls, something can be done. Also, the guys need
to look extremely sharp- Ozzy Agu and Jason Nwoga will look so cool in a Mai
Atafo’s outfit. Well, maybe Mai might be a bit expensive, but l’m aware the
designer is very accessible and reasonable. He can render assistance if the
style team approaches him. We need that zeal, sophistication and gasp-inducing
touch in this series if we’re truly adapting it to our style- the proud African
way.
The
Cast
Cast
The
night ended with the cast and crew being introduced to the excited audience.
night ended with the cast and crew being introduced to the excited audience.
I
love the cast. I’m absolutely excited at the cast, as the Ebony production
clearly went for “talents” over popularity, which I think, is a good thing. I
thought they picked real talents with fresh faces and it was very appealing to
my soul- we may share divergent opinions here though. I was happy not to see
faces like Alex Ekubo, Bryan Okwara, IK Ogbonna and my very good friend, Uti
Nwachukwu- absolutely not because l don’t want to ever see their faces in any
flick, but because l think we need a break. I told him so, on a lighter mood,
when l saw him at the Enugu airport on our way back from the launch of the Igbo
channel on DStv. And, for the women, no Genevive Nnaji, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic
and Omotola Jolade Ekeinde and co. l still like these ladies but don’t you also
feel we need a breath of fresh air? I like a situation where other people are
allowed to showcase the stuffs they are made of- level playing ground for all.
love the cast. I’m absolutely excited at the cast, as the Ebony production
clearly went for “talents” over popularity, which I think, is a good thing. I
thought they picked real talents with fresh faces and it was very appealing to
my soul- we may share divergent opinions here though. I was happy not to see
faces like Alex Ekubo, Bryan Okwara, IK Ogbonna and my very good friend, Uti
Nwachukwu- absolutely not because l don’t want to ever see their faces in any
flick, but because l think we need a break. I told him so, on a lighter mood,
when l saw him at the Enugu airport on our way back from the launch of the Igbo
channel on DStv. And, for the women, no Genevive Nnaji, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic
and Omotola Jolade Ekeinde and co. l still like these ladies but don’t you also
feel we need a breath of fresh air? I like a situation where other people are
allowed to showcase the stuffs they are made of- level playing ground for all.
Mo
Abudu
Abudu
She
is, to say the least, a go-getter. This woman is damn too aggressive; sometimes
l wish l had her drive. She is positively daring, and has a brave heart like
Mel Gibson’s in his movies, “The Brave
Heart” So, taking big risks and fighting
to win comes very natural to her. I’m not trying to help anyone blow their
trumpet here; it’s no time for innuendos just because she is behind this
massive project. I like what she wore even though some people think she should
have dressed her age- some people frowned at it. I’m a sucker for strapless
tops and dresses, if that is the only crime l will ever commit in my life so be
it! I will not stop wearing them even when l get so old, by the grace of God. I
love anything strapless or tank signs. l don’t know who designed her outfit,
but l ‘kinda’ liked it.
is, to say the least, a go-getter. This woman is damn too aggressive; sometimes
l wish l had her drive. She is positively daring, and has a brave heart like
Mel Gibson’s in his movies, “The Brave
Heart” So, taking big risks and fighting
to win comes very natural to her. I’m not trying to help anyone blow their
trumpet here; it’s no time for innuendos just because she is behind this
massive project. I like what she wore even though some people think she should
have dressed her age- some people frowned at it. I’m a sucker for strapless
tops and dresses, if that is the only crime l will ever commit in my life so be
it! I will not stop wearing them even when l get so old, by the grace of God. I
love anything strapless or tank signs. l don’t know who designed her outfit,
but l ‘kinda’ liked it.
Mo
Abudu is the CEO of EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black entertainment and
lifestyle network, showcasing the best of the continent to a passionate black
viewership around the world. Since it commenced broadcast on July 1, 2013, the
channel has continued to produce and broadcast over 1000 hours of exclusive,
premium and homegrown content with world-class production values to over 15
million viewers in 49 African countries in the West, East, Central, South and
Southern Africa regions via the DStv platform. EbonyLife TV is also available
in the UK on TalkTalk TV (EPG 478 on the African TV Boost package), and will
soon be available in Canada, having recently signed a carriage agreement for
distribution with Ethnic Channels Group Limited. EbonyLifeTV is where every
programme – from reality to talk; drama and entertainment; magazine to comedy –
leaves the audience with that cool, glossy, polished and sophisticated
experience.
Abudu is the CEO of EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black entertainment and
lifestyle network, showcasing the best of the continent to a passionate black
viewership around the world. Since it commenced broadcast on July 1, 2013, the
channel has continued to produce and broadcast over 1000 hours of exclusive,
premium and homegrown content with world-class production values to over 15
million viewers in 49 African countries in the West, East, Central, South and
Southern Africa regions via the DStv platform. EbonyLife TV is also available
in the UK on TalkTalk TV (EPG 478 on the African TV Boost package), and will
soon be available in Canada, having recently signed a carriage agreement for
distribution with Ethnic Channels Group Limited. EbonyLifeTV is where every
programme – from reality to talk; drama and entertainment; magazine to comedy –
leaves the audience with that cool, glossy, polished and sophisticated
experience.
Ozzy
Agu
Agu
I
heard he has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Mercer
University, Georgia. Though, l have never seen any of his movies or TV series,
but watching his wife land him a hot slap when he attempted to make love to her
without condoms set the ball rolling for me in the series. I loved that punch, abi na slap. He portrays
a selfish husband who made his wife give up her life and career, so she can
stay at home and take care of the kids and the home. Agu plays the role
seamlessly- he is natural and spontaneous. Good looking and extremely polite,
Agu smiles and laughs a lot. l saw him a week after the premiere in Enugu at
the aforementioned DStv launch of Igbo
channel with the slogan, ‘Ebe o Na kpotu’. But who can tell what becomes of him
when he finally becomes a big star or when he ‘hammers’ as they say? He also
was part of a stage play directed by Wole Oguntokun titled REDD, which was
presented at the Muson Center, Lagos. He played a major role in another play,
‘The Preacher’. I’m so positive he is
one of the new big things happening soon not only in Nigeria but also in
Africa. Movie buffs should watch out for Ozzy Agu, remember l said it first on
fairground.
heard he has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Mercer
University, Georgia. Though, l have never seen any of his movies or TV series,
but watching his wife land him a hot slap when he attempted to make love to her
without condoms set the ball rolling for me in the series. I loved that punch, abi na slap. He portrays
a selfish husband who made his wife give up her life and career, so she can
stay at home and take care of the kids and the home. Agu plays the role
seamlessly- he is natural and spontaneous. Good looking and extremely polite,
Agu smiles and laughs a lot. l saw him a week after the premiere in Enugu at
the aforementioned DStv launch of Igbo
channel with the slogan, ‘Ebe o Na kpotu’. But who can tell what becomes of him
when he finally becomes a big star or when he ‘hammers’ as they say? He also
was part of a stage play directed by Wole Oguntokun titled REDD, which was
presented at the Muson Center, Lagos. He played a major role in another play,
‘The Preacher’. I’m so positive he is
one of the new big things happening soon not only in Nigeria but also in
Africa. Movie buffs should watch out for Ozzy Agu, remember l said it first on
fairground.
Deola
Sagoe
Sagoe
For
me, she is one of Nigeria’s best dressed women. In every sense of the word,
this lady earns what we call ‘Respect’. I have known her all the years of my
career. l followed the growth of her brand, as a fashion writer, right from
M-Net Face of Africa and during Oluchi Onweagba Olandi victory in South Africa.
She is so talented and, most of all, not an attention seeker. She is classy,
sophisticated and amiable. Sagoe carries herself with so much panache that it
is so difficult to fault her outfits whenever she steps out. She knows what
suits her frame and over time has subtly stole the show. At this premiere, she
dressed her age and wore the look just appropriate for the occasion.
me, she is one of Nigeria’s best dressed women. In every sense of the word,
this lady earns what we call ‘Respect’. I have known her all the years of my
career. l followed the growth of her brand, as a fashion writer, right from
M-Net Face of Africa and during Oluchi Onweagba Olandi victory in South Africa.
She is so talented and, most of all, not an attention seeker. She is classy,
sophisticated and amiable. Sagoe carries herself with so much panache that it
is so difficult to fault her outfits whenever she steps out. She knows what
suits her frame and over time has subtly stole the show. At this premiere, she
dressed her age and wore the look just appropriate for the occasion.
Vivian
Chiologi
Chiologi
She
loves labels and l like to say she’s another label freak with a difference. She
is classy and has such poise with her designer ensembles. This is another woman
who truly knows how to rock labels without looking vulgar or cheap. She makes
you love the labels instead of seeing them as tacky in the eyes. She was one of
my best dressed at the premiere. She looked so graceful in her apparel, I don’t
know who designed what she wore- the lovely cream or is it white dress, shoes
and bag played the role sweetly. And she shares a similar striking feature- she
dresses her age all the time.
loves labels and l like to say she’s another label freak with a difference. She
is classy and has such poise with her designer ensembles. This is another woman
who truly knows how to rock labels without looking vulgar or cheap. She makes
you love the labels instead of seeing them as tacky in the eyes. She was one of
my best dressed at the premiere. She looked so graceful in her apparel, I don’t
know who designed what she wore- the lovely cream or is it white dress, shoes
and bag played the role sweetly. And she shares a similar striking feature- she
dresses her age all the time.
Nneka
and Isaac Moses of Goje Africa
and Isaac Moses of Goje Africa
This
sweet couple graced the occasion and, Nneka was in her happy spirits as always.
They are true ambassadors of Nigeria and Africa. You can never catch them
wearing any kind of English outfits whether casual or glam. Nneka’s hair style
was very African, l mean it was her choice, though l believe she wants to sell
Africa wherever she goes. Their programme, Goje Africa has taken them to many
shores of the world to cover different cultural festivals and events.
sweet couple graced the occasion and, Nneka was in her happy spirits as always.
They are true ambassadors of Nigeria and Africa. You can never catch them
wearing any kind of English outfits whether casual or glam. Nneka’s hair style
was very African, l mean it was her choice, though l believe she wants to sell
Africa wherever she goes. Their programme, Goje Africa has taken them to many
shores of the world to cover different cultural festivals and events.
Michelle
Dede
Dede
She
plays the role of Tari Gambadia (Susan Mayer) in Desperate Housewives Wives
Africa (DHWA). She is natural too and a good compere. Ayo Animashaun of the
HEADIES award should try her out sometime, I am positive she will not
disappoint. I like her style; she’s got class and charisma. She is polite and
does not go over the board with her dress sense, but l didn’t understand what
her elder sister wore to the premiere, but from afar she looks good but when
you get close, her style is hazy. She is
bohemian, but is she really one? Most times, l think she is very confused about
what to wear, but l guess Michelle should be able to assist her sister, at
least, some little sisterly tips to keep the family circle glowing with
pleasant attires especially when they slide to the public eyes.
plays the role of Tari Gambadia (Susan Mayer) in Desperate Housewives Wives
Africa (DHWA). She is natural too and a good compere. Ayo Animashaun of the
HEADIES award should try her out sometime, I am positive she will not
disappoint. I like her style; she’s got class and charisma. She is polite and
does not go over the board with her dress sense, but l didn’t understand what
her elder sister wore to the premiere, but from afar she looks good but when
you get close, her style is hazy. She is
bohemian, but is she really one? Most times, l think she is very confused about
what to wear, but l guess Michelle should be able to assist her sister, at
least, some little sisterly tips to keep the family circle glowing with
pleasant attires especially when they slide to the public eyes.
Kehinde
Bankole
Bankole
She
played Kiki Obi (Gabrielle Solis) in the series. I have a big issue with her
hair styles and costume, especially the way she looked in the campaign
pictures. The fact that Desperate Housewives is a very glamorous series should
encourage her to bring some class and style to her personality. I do like her
realness and, l’m not saying she should fake anything, but she needs to work on
her style and carriage, l still have not gotten over her horrid cock colored
hair style and badly cut ball gown at the AMVCA 2015. She won the best actress
in Drama and, sincerely, she is a wonderful actress, very connected to her
roles from Super Story to one of my favorite Nigerian movies, October 1st
produced and directed by my paddy from way back, Kunle Afolayan.
played Kiki Obi (Gabrielle Solis) in the series. I have a big issue with her
hair styles and costume, especially the way she looked in the campaign
pictures. The fact that Desperate Housewives is a very glamorous series should
encourage her to bring some class and style to her personality. I do like her
realness and, l’m not saying she should fake anything, but she needs to work on
her style and carriage, l still have not gotten over her horrid cock colored
hair style and badly cut ball gown at the AMVCA 2015. She won the best actress
in Drama and, sincerely, she is a wonderful actress, very connected to her
roles from Super Story to one of my favorite Nigerian movies, October 1st
produced and directed by my paddy from way back, Kunle Afolayan.
Nkiru
Anumudu
Anumudu
The
last time l saw socialite Nkiru Anumudu was at UBA CEO Awards. She looked so
calm in her lace dress, and so sweet that l pondered, ‘why can’t she look like
this all the time?’ Though, some traits of her wild jungle looks hovered
around, sometimes she reminds me of ‘Jana of the jungle’, so much that, I keep
wondering, ‘what’s Nkiru Anumudu’s definition of being stylish or fashionable?
She is just simply too fashion overzealous, too much of a label freak. People
like her feel that when you wear designer outfits all the time and from
head-to-toe, it means you are the best dressed and most stylish at any
occasion. I’m sorry, madam you are not in tune with today’s direction of
fashion. It is high time you knew the truth away from what sycophantic friends tell
you. That you look good? No ma, you don’t lately. Those compliments are all
‘wash’ as they say.
last time l saw socialite Nkiru Anumudu was at UBA CEO Awards. She looked so
calm in her lace dress, and so sweet that l pondered, ‘why can’t she look like
this all the time?’ Though, some traits of her wild jungle looks hovered
around, sometimes she reminds me of ‘Jana of the jungle’, so much that, I keep
wondering, ‘what’s Nkiru Anumudu’s definition of being stylish or fashionable?
She is just simply too fashion overzealous, too much of a label freak. People
like her feel that when you wear designer outfits all the time and from
head-to-toe, it means you are the best dressed and most stylish at any
occasion. I’m sorry, madam you are not in tune with today’s direction of
fashion. It is high time you knew the truth away from what sycophantic friends tell
you. That you look good? No ma, you don’t lately. Those compliments are all
‘wash’ as they say.
Women
like Betty Irabor and Deola Sagoe don’t come out wearing labels to functions.
Don’t get me wrong, l’m not saying you should stop wearing labels, but please
at your age and level, you should downplay whatever doesn’t accentuate well
your body type.
like Betty Irabor and Deola Sagoe don’t come out wearing labels to functions.
Don’t get me wrong, l’m not saying you should stop wearing labels, but please
at your age and level, you should downplay whatever doesn’t accentuate well
your body type.
Sometimes
her attitudes depict ‘a money miss road’ kind of fashion. Is there a trophy she
is hoping to win in Nigeria as the most popular off the run way outfit buyer?
It is very cool to buy and wear label if you can afford it, but she is not
making it appealing to the eyes anymore, it is becoming an attack on ones sense
of appreciating fashion. I see scary, too-much-into –your- face kind of
fashion. And you were even pleasantly astounded by your looks and l keep
wondering why you had such a horde of butterflies in you at a premiere that had
no presence of original cast- neither Beyonce nor Kim Kardashian were there at
the red carpet to surprise you or any other person who loves surprises.
her attitudes depict ‘a money miss road’ kind of fashion. Is there a trophy she
is hoping to win in Nigeria as the most popular off the run way outfit buyer?
It is very cool to buy and wear label if you can afford it, but she is not
making it appealing to the eyes anymore, it is becoming an attack on ones sense
of appreciating fashion. I see scary, too-much-into –your- face kind of
fashion. And you were even pleasantly astounded by your looks and l keep
wondering why you had such a horde of butterflies in you at a premiere that had
no presence of original cast- neither Beyonce nor Kim Kardashian were there at
the red carpet to surprise you or any other person who loves surprises.
At
the red carpet l could not help staring at Anumudu who reminded me today of an
‘Igbe’ priestess with her red and polka dot Dolce and Gabbana dress and the
same red polka dot Dolce and Gabbana shoes. Then, she had colored beaded
anklets, her purse was by Moschino, a bird, but made in form of a barbed wire
and her eyes fierce in a surprise mood as always.
the red carpet l could not help staring at Anumudu who reminded me today of an
‘Igbe’ priestess with her red and polka dot Dolce and Gabbana dress and the
same red polka dot Dolce and Gabbana shoes. Then, she had colored beaded
anklets, her purse was by Moschino, a bird, but made in form of a barbed wire
and her eyes fierce in a surprise mood as always.
Her
case reminded me so much of my friend, Derenle Edun who would never change no
matter what anybody wants to say, but you can excuse him because he is into
showbiz. He is a red carpet host, a TV presenter and an actor. So, where does
she fall into here, or maybe she passes for a showbiz wife, l guess. It was so bad that l had to make sure l asked
someone to help me search for the model wearing the dress and shoes at the
Dolce and Gabbana ready to wear 2014 collection.
case reminded me so much of my friend, Derenle Edun who would never change no
matter what anybody wants to say, but you can excuse him because he is into
showbiz. He is a red carpet host, a TV presenter and an actor. So, where does
she fall into here, or maybe she passes for a showbiz wife, l guess. It was so bad that l had to make sure l asked
someone to help me search for the model wearing the dress and shoes at the
Dolce and Gabbana ready to wear 2014 collection.
I
think it gives her so much joy and fulfillment when BellaNaija,
OnoBello.com and other fashion blogs put
her pictures side by side with the runway models wearing the outfit, and when
the exotic price of the outfit was published. I am placing the pictures of the
simple cute model wearing the outfit and Anumudu’s, there is too much game of
ludo or is it snake/ladder game around Nkiru Anumudu’s outfit.
think it gives her so much joy and fulfillment when BellaNaija,
OnoBello.com and other fashion blogs put
her pictures side by side with the runway models wearing the outfit, and when
the exotic price of the outfit was published. I am placing the pictures of the
simple cute model wearing the outfit and Anumudu’s, there is too much game of
ludo or is it snake/ladder game around Nkiru Anumudu’s outfit.
l
know who Nkiru Anumudu is trying to be like fashion-wise. She appears to be
copying the fashion style of Anna Della Russo and, who knows, perhaps, she
wants to be remembered or seen in the fashion industry as the Anna Della Russo
of Nigeria, and of Africa too. Her style is not really her invention, and not
many are aware of this home truth. What she does not realise is that Anna Della
Russo is very slim with a flexible personality and a girly mien. She seamlessly
passes for a diva too.
know who Nkiru Anumudu is trying to be like fashion-wise. She appears to be
copying the fashion style of Anna Della Russo and, who knows, perhaps, she
wants to be remembered or seen in the fashion industry as the Anna Della Russo
of Nigeria, and of Africa too. Her style is not really her invention, and not
many are aware of this home truth. What she does not realise is that Anna Della
Russo is very slim with a flexible personality and a girly mien. She seamlessly
passes for a diva too.
Her dramatic style doesn’t appear vulgar or clumsy to
the eyes, yet you still want to stare at her, wondering how she takes her time
to put the pieces together. She looks crazy most times with labels rioting all
over her. On the contrary, Nkiru comes to a public event with an air, her
personality is stiff and bland, and this makes it so easy to find conspicuous
flaws in her composition.
the eyes, yet you still want to stare at her, wondering how she takes her time
to put the pieces together. She looks crazy most times with labels rioting all
over her. On the contrary, Nkiru comes to a public event with an air, her
personality is stiff and bland, and this makes it so easy to find conspicuous
flaws in her composition.
Nkiru
has practically worn all Anna Dello Russo’s dramatic fascinators by carrying
pineapple, apple, houses, bananas and all sorts of creations on her head; even
purses and handbags are not left out. And to probably want to be described as a
fashion maniac like Anna Dello Russo is all good. At least, everyone knows
where to glue their styles. For instance, if l were consistent and could afford
it, l would like to be dressing up like my classy and sophisticated fashion
idols, the late Jackie Kennedy-Onasis, the late Lady Diana, and presently
Victoria Beckham but l honestly can’t. I love Nigerian designers, so I might
look for one of them who can make these pieces for me, so l can mix and match
both local and foreign designers- this is my wishful thought, right? I’m
laughing too. It will be foolhardy of me to even attempt it, so l am stuck in
my bohemian style and sometimes affordable classic styles, thank God for Real
Colours boutique and Yaba market o. Sometimes, l do my affordable shopping when
l go abroad. Now, l repeat, l’m not saying you shouldn’t wear labels if you can
afford them, but how you wear them is the final style statement.
has practically worn all Anna Dello Russo’s dramatic fascinators by carrying
pineapple, apple, houses, bananas and all sorts of creations on her head; even
purses and handbags are not left out. And to probably want to be described as a
fashion maniac like Anna Dello Russo is all good. At least, everyone knows
where to glue their styles. For instance, if l were consistent and could afford
it, l would like to be dressing up like my classy and sophisticated fashion
idols, the late Jackie Kennedy-Onasis, the late Lady Diana, and presently
Victoria Beckham but l honestly can’t. I love Nigerian designers, so I might
look for one of them who can make these pieces for me, so l can mix and match
both local and foreign designers- this is my wishful thought, right? I’m
laughing too. It will be foolhardy of me to even attempt it, so l am stuck in
my bohemian style and sometimes affordable classic styles, thank God for Real
Colours boutique and Yaba market o. Sometimes, l do my affordable shopping when
l go abroad. Now, l repeat, l’m not saying you shouldn’t wear labels if you can
afford them, but how you wear them is the final style statement.
This
is a brief history of Dello Russo
is a brief history of Dello Russo
Dello Russo was born in 1962 in Bari, a city
in the south of Italy. She has an M.A. degree in Italian Literature and Art
History taken at the University of Bari and attended the Domus Academy in
Milan. Before assuming her current position of Fashion Director and
Editor-at-large at Vogue Nippon. Dello Russo spent 18 years at Condé Nast
Italia, as fashion editor at Vogue Italia and as editor of L’Uomo Vogue from
2000-2006.
in the south of Italy. She has an M.A. degree in Italian Literature and Art
History taken at the University of Bari and attended the Domus Academy in
Milan. Before assuming her current position of Fashion Director and
Editor-at-large at Vogue Nippon. Dello Russo spent 18 years at Condé Nast
Italia, as fashion editor at Vogue Italia and as editor of L’Uomo Vogue from
2000-2006.
She
is self-described as a “passionate fashionista” and has been described by
Helmut Newton as a “fashion maniac. On October 4, 2012, Dello Russo released a
line of accessories through her collaboration with Swedish fashion giant,
H&M. The highly anticipated collection comprises jewelry, luggage,
sunglasses and even an ornate feather hat.
is self-described as a “passionate fashionista” and has been described by
Helmut Newton as a “fashion maniac. On October 4, 2012, Dello Russo released a
line of accessories through her collaboration with Swedish fashion giant,
H&M. The highly anticipated collection comprises jewelry, luggage,
sunglasses and even an ornate feather hat.
I
also wonder why Nkiru does not spend such amount of money on Nigerian
designers. Okay, let me assume her
excuse will be that their finishing is poor. But if a client like Nkiru
approaches a Deola Sagoe, Lanre Da-Silver, Tiffany Amber, Ade Bakare and the
endless list, won’t they give her a special time and make sure her pieces come
out right and that it sits perfectly well on her? And if she wants to be kind
and be supportive of the Nigerian fashion industry, she could pick or look for
an upcoming designer, encourage her and her business by patronising her. She
will not understand what joy she will bring to someone’s life, livelihood and
career. Michelle Obama has done it several times. She has brought a lot of
unknown designers to the media spotlight and the world by patronising and
supporting their designs. Even Beyonce did so recently when she wore Tope
Abiola’s Frock It and Rock It outfits. It is possible Nkiru wears Nigerian
designers once in a while, but I’m yet to meet her at an event where she wore
any.
also wonder why Nkiru does not spend such amount of money on Nigerian
designers. Okay, let me assume her
excuse will be that their finishing is poor. But if a client like Nkiru
approaches a Deola Sagoe, Lanre Da-Silver, Tiffany Amber, Ade Bakare and the
endless list, won’t they give her a special time and make sure her pieces come
out right and that it sits perfectly well on her? And if she wants to be kind
and be supportive of the Nigerian fashion industry, she could pick or look for
an upcoming designer, encourage her and her business by patronising her. She
will not understand what joy she will bring to someone’s life, livelihood and
career. Michelle Obama has done it several times. She has brought a lot of
unknown designers to the media spotlight and the world by patronising and
supporting their designs. Even Beyonce did so recently when she wore Tope
Abiola’s Frock It and Rock It outfits. It is possible Nkiru wears Nigerian
designers once in a while, but I’m yet to meet her at an event where she wore
any.
The
big international designers she patronises by now should have her names
inscribed boldly on their guests’ lists; they should be sending her first class
tickets and front row invitation cards where she sits next to her fashion idol
like Anna Dello Russo or mama Anna of Vogue magazine. I hope it will happen so
soon because every now and again, I keep watching out to see when BellaNaija
and OnoBello.com will post it on their fashion websites or Instagram pages
showing us Nkiru flanked by fashion aficionados, maybe at New York, Paris,
Milan or London fashion week- perhaps at their private viewing or even
attending the MET ball, among all the big fashion events abroad. My candid
position is that nothing is absolutely wrong in buying foreign labels, but
think about investing more on your local designers who will respect and cherish
you more than a Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci or YSL. These do not care if you exist
even when they obviously smile to the bank with your money.
big international designers she patronises by now should have her names
inscribed boldly on their guests’ lists; they should be sending her first class
tickets and front row invitation cards where she sits next to her fashion idol
like Anna Dello Russo or mama Anna of Vogue magazine. I hope it will happen so
soon because every now and again, I keep watching out to see when BellaNaija
and OnoBello.com will post it on their fashion websites or Instagram pages
showing us Nkiru flanked by fashion aficionados, maybe at New York, Paris,
Milan or London fashion week- perhaps at their private viewing or even
attending the MET ball, among all the big fashion events abroad. My candid
position is that nothing is absolutely wrong in buying foreign labels, but
think about investing more on your local designers who will respect and cherish
you more than a Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci or YSL. These do not care if you exist
even when they obviously smile to the bank with your money.
I
also think Omoyemi Akerele should be inviting you to her annual Guarantee Trust
Bank and Lagos fashion and design week. And here you deserve a front row seat,
so you can look around well and see the designers whose service you can afford
for your ‘weird’ styles. The truth is that we have to start supporting our own
now, and I mean our own designers. They are not doing badly. I might be wrong
though- it is all my opinion from which you may well share a divergent
position.
also think Omoyemi Akerele should be inviting you to her annual Guarantee Trust
Bank and Lagos fashion and design week. And here you deserve a front row seat,
so you can look around well and see the designers whose service you can afford
for your ‘weird’ styles. The truth is that we have to start supporting our own
now, and I mean our own designers. They are not doing badly. I might be wrong
though- it is all my opinion from which you may well share a divergent
position.
Fade
Ogunro
Ogunro
I
like her. She’s always happy, so much fun, and fabulous with her energetic
life. All l can say is that l’m still trying to connect the outfit she wore to
her personality, she should have left that outfit for our sweet pregnent divas
– Omawunmi and Tiwa Savage. I think Nigerian popular faces should start
checking out what their stylists bring to them in the name of fashion. When you
start getting adventurous without adequate attention to your style, you start
getting in the list of fashion ‘MISSES’- that dress could have been cool on
someone else’s body frame, maybe on the big/bold side or probably a pregnant
woman.
like her. She’s always happy, so much fun, and fabulous with her energetic
life. All l can say is that l’m still trying to connect the outfit she wore to
her personality, she should have left that outfit for our sweet pregnent divas
– Omawunmi and Tiwa Savage. I think Nigerian popular faces should start
checking out what their stylists bring to them in the name of fashion. When you
start getting adventurous without adequate attention to your style, you start
getting in the list of fashion ‘MISSES’- that dress could have been cool on
someone else’s body frame, maybe on the big/bold side or probably a pregnant
woman.
Bank
of Industry Introduces NollyFund for Film Makers, Producers
of Industry Introduces NollyFund for Film Makers, Producers
In
continuation of Bank of Industry’s (BOI) support for the Nigeria Creative
Industry, BOI has developed a special product programme called “BOI NollyFund”
under which Nigeria’s leading movie producers will receive financial support to
produce films of international quality and screen them through various
platforms of movie distribution available both in Nigeria and internationally.
continuation of Bank of Industry’s (BOI) support for the Nigeria Creative
Industry, BOI has developed a special product programme called “BOI NollyFund”
under which Nigeria’s leading movie producers will receive financial support to
produce films of international quality and screen them through various
platforms of movie distribution available both in Nigeria and internationally.
To
support this process and ensure that only commercially viable scripts with good
storylines benefit from the scheme, the Bank has set up a NollyFund
Implementation Advisory Group made up of two cinema management experts, one
national film distributor, two production and post-production experts, two film
critics/reviewers, and two film producers. The Group’s mandate is to critically
review all the film scripts and associated budgets submitted to BOI by movie
producers and make technical recommendations to BOI management for final credit
appraisal and subsequent approval in line with the Bank’s Credit Policy.
support this process and ensure that only commercially viable scripts with good
storylines benefit from the scheme, the Bank has set up a NollyFund
Implementation Advisory Group made up of two cinema management experts, one
national film distributor, two production and post-production experts, two film
critics/reviewers, and two film producers. The Group’s mandate is to critically
review all the film scripts and associated budgets submitted to BOI by movie
producers and make technical recommendations to BOI management for final credit
appraisal and subsequent approval in line with the Bank’s Credit Policy.
NollyFund
has an initial Programme Limit of N1.0 billion and a single obligor limit of
N50 million for individual loans.
has an initial Programme Limit of N1.0 billion and a single obligor limit of
N50 million for individual loans.
The
Fund can be accessed by companies engaged in film production. Applicants are
expected to provide commercially viable scripts and demonstrate a track record
of successful movie production.
Fund can be accessed by companies engaged in film production. Applicants are
expected to provide commercially viable scripts and demonstrate a track record
of successful movie production.
The producer is expected to sign up a reputable
distributor who will issue a Minimum Guarantee and provide cash deposit of five
per cent of the loan amount. A Minimum
Guarantee is a cash advance payable to the Producer by the Distributor in
exchange of exclusive rights to distribute a film in contractually stipulated
media in agreed Sales Territory. This is similar to the internationally
accepted loan structures for movie production and will definitely provide a
great boost to Nigeria’s Nollywood.
distributor who will issue a Minimum Guarantee and provide cash deposit of five
per cent of the loan amount. A Minimum
Guarantee is a cash advance payable to the Producer by the Distributor in
exchange of exclusive rights to distribute a film in contractually stipulated
media in agreed Sales Territory. This is similar to the internationally
accepted loan structures for movie production and will definitely provide a
great boost to Nigeria’s Nollywood.
The
Bank has already accredited some reputable Distributors, namely: G-Media,
Filmone Distribution Company, Silverbird Distribution Company and Genesis
Deluxe Distribution Company and Studio Operators, namely: Fans Connect Online
Nigeria Limited (i.e. Afrinolly), Kingsley Ogoro Productions Limited and
4Screams International Nigeria Limited to support this initiative.
Bank has already accredited some reputable Distributors, namely: G-Media,
Filmone Distribution Company, Silverbird Distribution Company and Genesis
Deluxe Distribution Company and Studio Operators, namely: Fans Connect Online
Nigeria Limited (i.e. Afrinolly), Kingsley Ogoro Productions Limited and
4Screams International Nigeria Limited to support this initiative.
It
would be recalled that the Bank of Industry had, in the recent past, financed
the following creative-industry projects: Half of A Yellow Sun, Flower Girl,
Digitization of Silverbird Cinemas, The Filmhouse, Viva Cinemas, Ozone Cinemas,
G-media, among others.
would be recalled that the Bank of Industry had, in the recent past, financed
the following creative-industry projects: Half of A Yellow Sun, Flower Girl,
Digitization of Silverbird Cinemas, The Filmhouse, Viva Cinemas, Ozone Cinemas,
G-media, among others.
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