Monday, 6 May 2013

AFRO-POP SENSATION SUSAN RETURNS WITH “DANCE FLOOR (REMIX)” featuring MISTA SILVA




After winning fans and critics over with her resounding debut single “Dance Floor” at the start of the year, up and coming UK-based Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, songwriter and model SUSAN is back with a massive new remix of “Dance Floor” featuring UK Afrobeats star Mista Silva!

Still keeping with the theme of 80’s Dance/Pop and heavy techno influences from the original while fusing in some added Azonto and Afrobeats flavour and stylings, the “Dance Floor (Remix)” sees both Susan and Mista Silva both in flying form as they dominate this thumping Plaerz-produced musical backdrop - Susan, with her beautiful vocal dexterity filled with exciting Pop sensibility and Mista Silva, with his infectious flow and …

With the original single continuing to enjoy playlist success and heavy rotation in several clubs across the country and on the likes of Rhythm FM, Top Radio and Naija FM, this remix will be sure to slide right into that rotation in the clubs and on your favourite radio stations while continuing to send SUSAN on her upward trajectory in the Nigerian and Afrobeats music landscape.

Look out for a debut music video from SUSAN in the Summer but in the meantime, enjoy the “Dance Floor (Remix)” featuring Mista Silva below…

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Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Win a FREE pair of William Morris Eyewear at Talent Boutique Spring Bank Holiday Draw



Talent Boutique Spring Bank Holiday Raffle draw (27/05/13)
How to enter:-

Drop off your business card in-store

or

Send an email titled Spring Competition to talentboutique@yahoo.com include your
i) Name
ii) Email Address
iii) Phone Number


Fifteen years ago, Robert Morris created William Morris – an independent company with a very ‘English’ brand. The aim? To offer designer glasses to every audience, providing superb original designs which continually evolve.

Coupled with the love and pride that goes into creating the frames is the same level of hard work, dedication and personal service that each member of the William Morris team strive to give their customers on a daily basis.

From humble beginnings to what is today a successful global brand, William Morris employ staff, agents and distributors all over the world.

As the market has grown, so have the collections, the designs, the point of sale and everything else that goes into making a brand that is embraced so fondly by everyone.

It’s important to know that the philosophy and brand attributes of William Morris remain as strong as they were all those years ago. In a corporate saturated world it’s the ‘family’ values that set them apart and what their customers appreciate. A family that has the founder and managing director still very much at the helm. A family that listens, provides knowledge, adapts to needs and sets standards. All delivered with love and passion that’s simply unrivalled by anyone.


         

  

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Woolwich Branch
62c Hare Street
SE18 City of London, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 208 855 8537
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Tel: +447958250323
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Friday, 29 March 2013

Talking "Cazal" Who has the "Cazzie Fever"?



Cazal is one of the world's true upscale, eyewear collections. Created in 1975 by renowned designer Cari Zalloni, for whom the brand takes it namesake, Cazal frames have always been designed to be unique, unmistakable works of art. Always daring to be different, Cazal's elegance, creativity, and uncompromising quality remain at the pinnacle of modern eyewear.

Cazals are not made to be just a "pair of glasses", but rather they are created for the person who has high fashion standards and a desire for originality. Each model is a masterpiece of design using exquisite materials and unparalleled precision. The attention to color is obvious through brilliant hand colorations that are exclusive to Cazal. Adornments are done by hand on each frame and include a combination of syringes, airbrushes, stencils, color baths, glitter, stones, acetates, glass, and lacquer inlays. High quality galvanization and lacquer protects from corrosion, scratching, and loss of color.

Throughout the years Cazal has been notable for the celebrities whom have become lovers of the brand. Bursting into prominence in the 1980's under the moniker of "Cazzie Fever", the collection obtained fans such as Michael Jackson, Run DMC, Stevie Wonder, and Sammy Davis Junior. Today, Cazal has established itself as a mainstay in fashion with such celebrities as Jay Z, Will Smith, Rhianna, Brad Pitt, Usher, Will I Am, Sean Combs, Randy Jackson, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Amare Stoudemire, Paul Pierce, Nas, Rick Ross, and Tim Nordwind among many others being photographed wearing the frames.






Various Cazal glasees on Sale Here

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62c Hare Street
Woolwich London
SE18 6LZ

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"GET WELL SOON MADIBA": The world prays for Nelson Mandela



Nelson Mandela is "responding positively" to treatment after being taken to hospital with a lung infection, officials have said.

South Africa's first black president is understood to be conscious and will remain under observation overnight. Sources suggested he had been suffering from a bad cold and was being given oxygen.

Mac Maharaj, a spokesman for the country's presidency, said: "The doctors advise that former president Nelson Mandela is responding positively to the treatment he is undergoing for a recurring lung infection. He remains under treatment and observation in hospital."

Referring to the 94-year-old by his clan name, Maharaj added: "The presidency thanks the media and the public for their co-operation in respecting the privacy of Madiba and his family."

Health scares around Mandela occur with increasing frequency and put many South Africans on edge. This is the third time in four months that he has been hospitalised.

The Nobel peace laureate was admitted to an unnamed hospital just before midnight on Wednesday, Maharaj said. "Doctors are attending to him, ensuring that he has the best possible expert medical treatment and comfort."

On Thursday afternoon TV crews set up cameras outside 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria, a likely location for Mandela's treatment. Soldiers guarded the gate and turned away journalists trying to enter the hospital.

Mandela contracted tuberculosis during his 27-year imprisonment for leading the resistance to white minority rule in South Africa. He has repeatedly had lung problems.

He has also become increasingly frail in recent years and spent a night in hospital earlier this month when he underwent what was described as a scheduled medical test.

Last December Mandela spent three weeks in a hospital in Pretoria, where he was treated for a lung infection and had a procedure to remove gallstones.

Jacob Zuma, the South African president and a fellow ex-prisoner on Robben Island, wished him a speedy return to health. "We appeal to the people of South Africa and the world to pray for our beloved Madiba and his family and to keep them in their thoughts," he said. "We have full confidence in the medical team and know that they will do everything possible to ensure recovery."

Jackson Mthembu, national spokesman for the governing African National Congress, said: "The African National Congress calls on all South Africans and the world to keep Nelson Mandela in their prayers as he has been admitted at the hospital again for lung infection treatment. We are confident that the treatment will be successful as he is in professional and competent hands.

"During these trying times we wish President Mandela well and for his family to be strong. We also appeal to all South Africans to afford Madiba's family deserved privacy."

Mmusi Maimane, national spokesman for the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), added: "The DA is saddened by news this morning that Nelson Mandela has been hospitalised for a recurring lung infection. We hope and pray that he will have a speedy recovery.

"We know that he will be in the thoughts and prayers of many people around the world today. We wish him, his family and friends all the best in this difficult time."

Mandela, who is retired but remains a potent political symbol, last made a major public appearance when South Africa hosted the 2010 football World Cup finals.

He has since preferred to live quietly in the rural village of Qunu in Eastern Cape province, where he grew up. He was visited there in August by Hillary Clinton, then US secretary of state.

But doctors said in December that he should remain at his home in the Johannesburg suburb of Houghton to be close to the best available medical facilities.
Guardian UK


Nelson Mandela the man
Mandela served time in Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison, and then Victor Verster Prison while an international campaign lobbied for his release, which was granted after 27 years in 1990.

Becoming ANC president, Mandela wrote his autobiography, and led negotiations with President F.W. de Klerk to abolish apartheid and establish multi-racial elections in 1994, in which he led the ANC to a landslide victory.

As president, he created a new constitution and initiated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate past human rights abuses, while introducing policies aimed at land reform, combating poverty and expanding healthcare. Internationally, he acted as mediator between Libya and the United Kingdom in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial, and oversaw a military intervention in Lesotho. Refusing to run for a second term and succeeded by his deputy Thabo Mbeki, Mandela became an elder statesman focusing on charitable work in combating poverty and HIV/AIDS through the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Mandela has received international acclaim for his anti-colonial and anti-apartheid stance, having received over 250 awards, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Soviet Order of Lenin. He is held in deep respect within South Africa as the "Father of the Nation", where he is often known under his Xhosa clan name of Madiba. Controversial for much of his life, critics denounced him as a terrorist and communist sympathiser.

Monday, 25 March 2013

BRAND NEW VIDEO FROM KEFEE - CELEBRATE FT. YQ & LKT




Off Kefee’s Chorus Leader album comes this banging video - CELEBRATE ft YQ & LKT, brought to you by Branama Afrique, a Gbenga Salu picture.

Kefee gives her fans another reason to dance and celebrate in this remarkable video, displaying both western and indigenous dance steps like Owigiri, giving you a chance to know what it feels like to Branama.

Cameo appearances from Grace Amah, Eric Arubayi [West African Idol, 2006], Anogiri, Bayray, Mcwizu & Sabina.

Join Kefee, LKT & YQ and others in this joyful celebration and digging it on the dance floor.

Follow on twitter @kefee1

Check out video here


KEFEE DROPS NEW VIDEO TODAY - CELEBRATE FT YQ




Later today Kefee  will release her latest video for her 'CELEBRATE' track ft YQ and LKT.  the song is off the Chorus Leader album and was produced by Ty Mix, video directed by Gbenga Salu, brought to you by Branama Afrique.

Kefee says: "I wrote the song to celebrate life and the giver of life"

The full video drops at 2pm this afternoon (25/03/2013).
 
Follow on twitter @kefee1

in the meantime watch the trailer here:



Monday, 18 March 2013

Konnect Networks- ‘The new revolution in networking to empower women




Konnect networks recognise that no two people are the same, and therefore have different needs and potential. Also appreciating that most women have very busy lives due to family or work life commitments, and seldom have time to do everything they want to do at any one time; sometimes every little goes a long way and that’s where Konnect come in, Konnect offer help and support at the right time when you need it.

Konnect represents entirely what the name denotes, connection; connecting people. It is a networking group that is specially designed for women by women. The aim is to connect individuals one to one, business to business, creating a social dynamic atmosphere to empower women to develop and grow.

Konnect is the new revolution, it is a networking platform where women feel valued and can advertise their business from the comfort of their home, look for a job, start a conversation about every day topics, exchange ideas and talk about what they are passionate about.

Konnect members can share their knowledge or ask for knowledge about areas that they want to know more about without feeling under skilled or embarrassed. Through this online platform any woman can connect and feel a part of a community.

Some of Konnect services are as below although not limited to;
Members can upload their CV and look for jobs through Konnect partners, that include businesses and recruitment companies.
Members can exchange ideas or ask for advice about anything from cooking tips to how to start a business, start a new career.
Members can advertise their business or group for free and meet like minded individuals.
Members who have been out of work for a while due to personal reasons or childcare can more about how to get back into work, re train or start their own businesses.

Konnect service is free:
Members have the options to join the community free of charge to registered members, have their own account and access services specially designed for them. Everyone can still access the website and they will know as part of the community.

This group is intended to bring everyone in the community together, and whilst this has been specifically designed for women, both men and women can be part of our community and access updates from our site.

The aim of this networking group is to create a forum of interaction among the members and link professionals and businesses; Konnect hope to empower members by inspiring them to achieve, to have fun, to share, to aspire, to develop and to support themselves and others whilst learning, developing and growing.

There has been nothing quite like this before, Konnect are not only a social networking or a professional networking group but a combination of all of this and more, this group will create a forum for you to express yourself, have fun, be creative, grow your business, get a new job, interact with other professionals, and get up to date information. We will support entrepreneurs, business men and women alike, professionals and aspiring individuals to achieve and develop themselves and their business.

Konnect strategy is to use its website to connect everyone together as a community with our bespoke online packages and content management, our main presence will be online and there will be regular quarterly member meetings, workshops and social events.

There are no others like Konnect:.
Konnect strategy: Is to use  online tools, to link the Konnect community together, with bespoke packages to enhance interaction, knowledge and growth in our online community.
Konnect website will be a one stop shop; and is ideal for professionals who are looking for a one stop shop, individuals who have busy lives and need a single point of information.
In the online community Konnect can help individuals look for new jobs, switch jobs, build and develop businesses, network with other professionals, link with professional’s networks and take part in forums and conversations  as well enjoying a social connection with other members.


Konnect will partner with women owned or led businesses and also every other organisation provide jobs, exclusive offers to our members; some of its partners are recruitment companies, events companies, professionals, accounting firm, entrepreneurs, consultants, mothers etc

You can be a part of this:
By becoming a ‘Konnect Kontributor: Konnect hopes that members will get involved in the online community, by advertising their own businesses, join the ‘Konnect forum and post comments, advertise in the market place, put up posts and contribute to the online community. Members can attain the status of ‘Kontributor’ after fulfilling certain criteria.

Konnect hope to advertise the site through strategic alliances with businesses, professionals networks, organizations, businesses, churches, use of online ,marketing tools like ‘Twitter, Facebook, business cards, word of mouth to encourage people to join the community and become members etc.
Operations: Marketing/sales, publicity, promotion, artist relations, creative packages.


Konnect goals are:
To empower women
Support women to develop and become all they want to be
Create a community that members can feel part of, and to support professionals to stay at their perfect job, switch roles, and get a new job.
To provide members with an opportunity to enjoy a social networking package where they have a one stop shop for all their needs and enjoy the new social media.
Build a stable, reputable and profitable company for members to enjoy.
Position the network to allow investors, members and employees to fully capitalize on its profitability.

So in essence we say:
Konnect networks are the new revolution in women’s networking, creating a platform to connect women and to help them rediscover who they are; To be empowered to achieve their potential.
So please do check out their website, www.konnectnetworks.co.uk, feel free to email info@konnectnetworks.co.uk if you have any enquiries.

Thank you for your time...


Thursday, 14 March 2013

Go-Jazz Early Bird tickets on sale NOW!




Go-Jazz concert is a night of Music (Neo-Soul, Jazz) and Spoken Word.

Go-Jazz concert is a Bi-annual event organised by OPAMan Entertainment Co (Part of Oloja.com). The concert is created to raise the profile of the ethnic minority jazz acts

The is the fifth edition of the Go-Jazz concert is set to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2013 @ Jazz Café 5 Parkway, Camden Town,, NW1 7PG London

The last one took place on Saturday 5th January 2013 at the famous home of Jazz in the UK, Jazz Cafe CAMDEN and was attended by over 300 people. In which Arik Air supported by providing a free return flight ticket to Nigeria for the raffle draw which was won by Neel. (an event ticket automatically enters you into the raffle draw)

The event will be watched by a large TV audience when it goes on air on the following Sky Channels viewed in the UK, Europe and across Africa; OHTV Sky 199 and VOX Africa.

Go-Jazz will return to its home at UK’s prestigious home of Jazz “The Jazz Café” Camden; a venue which has hosted all the renown jazz legends with the exceptions of a few.

Artists line up to be announced soon.
(view pictures from previous Go Jazz Concert on our website http://www.go-jazz.co.uk/)

There have various sponsorship/partnership packages for all kinds of businesses from as little as £100 upto £5,000.00 you can get your brand showcased alongside Go Jazz in all promotional outlets from TV, Radio and Prints.

To sponsor or partner with this event please contact Ann-Melody Areola via email address ann@vivacitypr.com for more info.

Tickets: 

Early Bird: £25.00 (Limited availability)

Buy Now: http://gojazzconcert.eventbrite.com/

Single £27.50

Double £50.00

VIP £45.00 (Dinner inclusive)

RSVP: here

Twitter: @gojazzconcert

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gojazzmusicconcert

Sunday, 10 March 2013

A Mother loves right from the start!




A Mother loves right from the start.
She holds her baby close to her heart.
The bond that grows will never falter.
Her love is so strong it will never alter.
A Mother gives never ending Love.
She never feels that she has given enough.
For you she will always do her best.
Constantly working, there's no time to rest.
A Mother is there when things go wrong.
A hug and a kiss to help us along.
Always there when we need her near.
Gently wipes our eyes when we shed a tear.
So on this day shower your Mother with Love.
Gifts and presents are nice but that is not enough.
Give your Mother a day to have some peace of mind.
Be gentle, be good, be helpful, be kind.
Happy Mothers Day. 

Friday, 8 March 2013

Kanu Heart Foundation N5 billion ($35M) Specialist Cardiac Centre Fundraiser



Date:    Thursday, March 14, 2013
Venue:  Congress Hall Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.  Time 5 pm.
Aim:      To build a Cardiac Specialist Hospital that will offer free surgery services for children from       1-12 years while adult patients will be highly subsidized.

  • Kanu Heart Foundation has carried out 452 open heart surgeries since inception in 2000.
  • All surgeries done in foreign countries like England, Israel, India, and Sudan.
  • Capital flight involved is much 
  • Federal government of Nigeria has given the Kanu Heart Foundation a piece of land in Abuja for the project.
  •  The Cardiac Specialist Hospital is a 40 beded Hospital with State of the Artificialities.
  •  Nigerian President , Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonthan is the Special Guest of honour while Former President Chief Olusegun Obansanjo and Ibrahim Babangida are Father of the Day and Chairman respectively.
  •  FIFA Secretary General Walter Gagj has confirmed his attendance


Nwankwo Kanu Former Super Eagles captain said the construction of the centre would facilitate the dream of its 13-year-old foundation of treating more children having heart-related problems within the country.

 It is hoped that the diner will raise enough money to commence the construction of a specialist cardiac hospital in Nigeria.





Kanu has stated that President Good- luck has graciously accepted to be Special Guest of Honour at the fund raising event, while calling on well- meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies and multinationals to be part of the laudable project.

According to the Coordinator/Trustee of Kanu Heart Foundation, Onyebuchi Abia, when in full operation, the centre would save an average of 250 children and 100 adults heart patients in a one year through the free surgery initiative of the foundation. Heart patients between the ages of 0-12 will also receive free surgery treatment, while patients above 12 years old will be treated at a highly-subsidised fee. It would also save this nation about $5million annually and reduce capital flight.”



Kanu added: “The truth is that we have done 452 in all. We started from UK and it was quite expensive. On one child we have to spend between 15,000 and 20,000 pounds sterling and we are talking about the cost of operation alone. “We are not talking about flight, accommodation and feeding. We were forced to seek alternative in Israel where it is less expensive and we are able to touch more kids. All the same it is still expensive.”

He said he was touched by the plight of parents and children in the country who do not have the advantage that he has, hence his desire to bring smiles on the lips of more victims of heart-related ailments.

There is an opportunity to make donations online or to KHF directly

Please log on to http://kanuheartfoundationng.com/
 Cardiac Centre website:   http://www.kanuheartfoundation.org/


THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY:
VIVACITY PR
BRILLA FM
NAIJA FM
CLASSIC FM
AERO CONTRACTOR
ECOBANK
DIAMOND BANK
KIA MOTORS
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
COMPLETE SPORTS
ABC TRANSPORT
MASTERS SPORTS
1960 BET