This is a must for anyone living in the UK. It will be held in Cambridge. Enjoy of VIP evening of champagne and canapes whilst browsing the very best sample sale collection. RSVP to attend.
Date: Billion Dollar Babes VIP Sample Sale - 9 & 10 November
For More info, click here Source: Billion Dollar Babes
Catwalk the World - Fashion For Food
The Fashion For Food Event is showcasing some of the best Designers in Africa and from Uk to raise awareness and funds for United nations World Food Programme.
“Fashion for Food” is the latest move by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Health PR to Fight Child Hunger across the world.
The campaign CatWALK THE WORLD – “Fashion for Food” is a High Profile off shoot of Walk the World which is WFP’s annual world wide walk for Stop Child Hunger across all time zones. In 2006 over 760,000 people in 118 countries and 420 locations walked.
The CatWALK THE WORLD International Campaign consists of High Profile Fashion shows around the world with the biggest and most respected Designers and entertainment artists. CatWALK THE WORLD use Fashion as a platform to raise Funds and Awareness for stopping Child Hunger.
ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE EXCLUSIVELY COLLECTED BY UN WFP. ALL DONATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO: WWW.WFP.ORG
The Campaign is created in partnrship with Virgin Nigeria and African Romance in Africa as well as The London Mayor's Office. It was created by Matthew Mensah. Obaro Ibru and Mr.Femi Amure (United nations WFP. Cordinator for Africa. Stop Hunger Division)
Time and Place Start Time: Friday, November 9, 2007 at 9:00pm End Time: Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 4:00am Location: Design District, RoseBank. Moloko. Street: 160 jan Smuts Avenue City/Town: Johannesburg, South Africa Info Phone: 011.483.3096 Email: moloko1@telkomsa.net
Afterparty at Moloko with Dj Prince Charles (Uk- Paris)
Yeah, you heard me the 15th annual WABF! It's happening this weekend - Friday (9th Nov) to Saturday (10th Nov).
The Members of the Wharton African Students Association (WASA), University of Pennsylvania and the general Wharton community look forward to hosting you at the 15th Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF). Tickets are now on sale. Register for the Conference at http://www.acteva.com/go/africa.
Since I can be quite random with my blogging, I have decided to dash myself this nickname or slogan or whatever blahdee (sorry I just had to add that, someone I know uses the word blahdee a lot LOL)
Anyways, sadly, two R.I.P's
1) Cyprian Ekwensi - one of Nigeria's greatest authors. Some of his work includes: Jagua Nana (1961), Jagua Nana’s Daughter (1987), Beautiful Feathers (1963), Iska (1966) and two collections of short stories, Rainmaker (1965) and Lokotown (1966).
I was having a conversation with someone earlier today about LASTMA. Just a reminder for you all that they have a website where you can check traffic updates and accident reports (NOT) - check it out - Lastma Lagos
Whatever!!!
Yup yup - found this amazing video on Youtube, this little Asian girl saying "what-EVER!" HEHEHEHEH CUTE!
Totally totally cute - what is uncute is other asian (oriental) girls having seen this cute video and were amazed, thought they were cute too and made response videos - NOT CUTE. Check out:
Please make your own video don't do renditions lol, what is with all these renditions anyway?
Have you heard Blak J*sus' rendition of AY BAY BAY? - LOL (see below)
Time for some 'LIGHT-HEARTED' humour - and I repeat, LIGHT-HEARTED
SO WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?
By Sonala Olumhense
Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA, President of Nigeria:
My Government is committed to the Rule of Law and the separation of powers, therefore I can say categorically that we will not interfere in the affairs of the chicken whilst crossing the road. It is strictly the chickens affair if, when, how and where it crosses the road. I have however instructed my attorney general to examine the matter to see if any law was broken.
Michael AONDOAKAA, Attorney-General: Don't be ridiculous. I am in charge here, and I did not give the chicken permission to cross the road, nor permit anyone to so authorize. All I said was that if the chicken wanted to go to the other side of the road, it could. I was merely asked a question. Should I be blamed if my answer was misconstrued? Besides, it was only a metaphorical road, not Asokoro Road, not Uwani Road, not Ikorodu Road!
Nuhu RIBADU, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission: I have not been informed that the chicken crossed the road. But this is Nigeria, and we have seen more incredible things before than the chicken crossing the road. What I know is that as long as the chicken looks left and right before dashing for it, there is no problem. Otherwise, if it leaves its feathers all over the road, that is an economic crime, and I cannot be expected to look the other way. I will immediately visit dire consequences on that chicken, whether it is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo or Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
Olusegun Obasanjo, former President: You see, now they are saying a shicken crossed the road. This is why I do not read Nigerian newspapers. All the shicken that you see is mine, including the one Nigerian journalists say they saw crossing the road. It did not cross the road; the people brought it to me because they knew it must be mine. But because it tried to cross the road, I ate it. Even the bone I am shewing now, is from the shicken!
Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, politician: I am not a chicken farmer, so what do I care whether the chicken crossed the road or not? But if the chicken crossed the road, you can be sure it is Wole Soyinka that is responsible for it. That is the kind of riot he likes to start. If you people think you can intimidate me with these questions, you are wasting your time. I am a retired military general. I am not afraid. I left the presidential race in the PDP not out of fear, but out of respect. And so what if Soyinka write books? I get books written about me!
Muhammadu BUHARI, National Politician: The chicken crossed the road? It must be one of Obasanjo's chickens. You know the man has no qualms, walahi. If the chicken actually crossed the road, I am sure it will be found to be one from his farms, and it should be closely looked at. In any case, whether it is Obasanjo's or not, it should cross the road only in accordance with the law. If it is found that it simply just strolled across with no respect for the prevailing ordnance, it will be my pleasure to take Obasanjo to court. The law of the land must be obeyed.
Patricia ETTEH, Speaker of the House of Representatives: Why did the chicken cross the road? Have you people come again? And which one is yours in it if you saw the chicken in my yard? Did you people hear me inviting the chicken, and why would I be blamed for that? I am not inside the head of the chicken, unless you people want to say you saw me there. If I come home and the cook says, "Madam Speaker, my Speaker, I made chicken soup for Your Excellency," am I supposed to set up a panel to probe him?
David MARK, President of the Senate: Who told you the chicken crossed the road, a journalist? Nigerian journalists are the only people I know who are fascinated by their own fabrication. Tell me, how could the chicken have crossed the road when there are no roads? I mean, roads are not for chickens, and only in the imagination of another uneducated Nigerian journalist can fictitious nonsense of this nature arise. In any case, did he also say whether the chicken crossed the road in the other direction, or was it coming this way? It does not matter to me, because I have a lot of them all over the world.
Lamidi ADEDIBU, Ibadan politician: No chicken crossed the road. From here in Ibadan, to Ikorodu, to Ife, to Ogbomosho, to Lagos, no chicken can cross the road unless I say so. Even the governor cannot cross the road unless I say so, so you people should stop trying to say things that are impossible. If you doubt me, ask the Governor, present or former. Ask Obasanjo; he knows. If the chicken crossed the road without my permission, my cook will fry it like Chicken George.
James IBORI, former Governor: The chicken crossed the road? Oh my God! It must be Ribadu colluding with Interpol and the Met Police! Was it coming this way? What was the color? Oh no, I knew it. I only wish I had received my Bombadier jet before all this nonsense started. How would they have found me to bother? I am sure they sent the chicken to see if I am here. Ribadu! The boy must go! Get me my phone let me call the President…what do you mean he is in a Cabinet meeting?
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU, National Politician: Why did the chicken cross the road? Surely, you must know that Obasanjo authorized every conceivable indiscretion. He is the man you should be asking this question. During his tenure, nothing was too ugly for the PDP to do. That is why Nigeria became worse while Obasanjo grew rich. We cannot solve these problems unless we go back to their roots, and that is why I have advocated that Obasanjo be executed. If the chicken crossed the road, he is the cause.
Ojo MADUEKWE, Foreign Minister: Anybody who says the chicken crossed the road is just trying to insult Nigeria, and I will retaliate. People like to blame everything on Nigeria, and from now on, it is tit-for-tat. If they say our chicken crossed their road, we will tell them their goat crossed our farm. Believe me, Chineke, Nigeria will retaliate. And if it is actually true that the chicken crossed the road, it is for the last time, believe me. This government will not tolerate indiscriminate or illegal conduct. We are a corruption-combating, rule-of-law promoting government. We will protect our chickens wherever they may be insulted.
Sani Lulu, Chairman, Nigeria Football Association: The chicken crossed the road? Oh No! It is those useless Falcons. Chicken Falcons! They cannot win the World Cup, but they want all their allowances. I told them to accept less money this year so that the NFA will have enough money left to renovate the Secretariat, which has not been renovated since last year, but they would not listen. They said they were not small girls and wanted all their money. We spent a whole month preparing those girls for the competition, but they could not even win one match. That is why the chicken crossed the road. Chicken Falcons! I hope they are not coming here to roost..............................................................
It's already mid-week :o) Come back for more on the November Event Series
Nayo is the new up and coming artist and if she could be described in one word it would be AMAZING! She has agreed to grace us with her presence for one night as she makes her way around the UK touring and making her mark. Her single "African Girl" is catchy, soothing and all in all immensely original - which is refreshing!
Click Here To Get The African Girl Single For Free (courtesy of Mona)
The host of the show, Imperial College Fashion Society representative/president, Olawande Abe tells us: "I can guarantee that this will be a night to remember as there may even be a chance to meet the artist. Also her album will be on sale following the concert, along with free copies of her single 'African Girl' "
Tickets are priced from 10 pounds! ONLY!
Date: Saturday, 10th November, 2007
Time: 19:30
Venue: Imperial College - The Great Hall, Sherfield Building, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ
There is also a fashion show taking place hosted by the talented Obsidian girls! You really don't want to miss watching them... If you missed the first one... let's just say that was a mistake... but if you miss them at the NAYO show... now that would just be silly!
Guess who replaces Patricia Etteh as house speaker?? 38 year old Dimeji Bankole is Nigeria's new House Speaker (i.e. number 4 in Nigeria in terms of tiers/ranking). I found a pic of him on ThisDay. Apparently he went to Sandhurst, Oxford and then Harvard (read Uzo's post).
Hmmm nice one - paving the way for the younger generation. Is this a revolution????? Read story here
After not having blogged in 6 years, even I myself am shocked and nervous about this....but hey you do as you are told. I have been led to start blogging again (on this page, strangely enough rather than on a separate 'ministry' type blog so here goes). The truth is once a blogger, always a blogger. Cheers to new directions!
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