7 Beautiful Women, 1 Beautiful Event

Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Lounge Lady in Events

YBW has invited you to the event ‘You’re Beautiful, Woman! 2010′

Tickets are selling FAST! So don’t miss the event of the year with an exclusive documentary viewing!  Book tickets NOW – http://www.wegottickets.com/event/83988

Time: August 7, 2010 from 10am to 5pm
Location: Highgate Newtown Community Centre
Organized By: YBW Dream Team:

Event Description:
“You’re Beautiful, Woman!” is a fun yet constructive and educational event celebrating black female beauty in all its forms; fashion, hair, beauty, fitness and more. Each delegate will receive a complimentary goodie bag. There will also be a raffle prize draw on the day Proceeds will be going to ACLT.
Buy tickets on www.yourebeautifulwoman.com – http://www.wegottickets.com/event/83988
This year’s event is hosted exclusively by the award-winning TV presenter, Rhoda Wilson.

Main Hall with

• A range of renowned speakers
• A vibrant market place with
• Music from Keep the Faith’s Paul Aaaron.
• A wonderful beauty and hair care area.
• Sumptuous cuisine in the food hall.

Sponsors – Islington Fostering – Daniel and Co Accountants

Media Partners – New African Woman, Ninety Nine Magazine, Femme Lounge, Lime Magazine, Precious Online

Don’t Miss The Exclusive Documentary “What makes a black Woman Beautiful”

NB: All Ticket purchases are final – Tickets are non-refundable

All tickets purchased online are at a discounted rate (on the door ticket prices are £7)

Go To www.yourebeautifulwoman.com for more details

Rhoda Wilson's New Look!

Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by Lounge Lady in Events, News/Entertainment

Rhoda Wilson launches a new look and a new brand for 2010!

Confident, sultry and attractive; words used to describe the popular television presenter Rhoda Wilson.  As the new decade gets underway Rhoda returns to our airwaves with a brand new image and logo for her highly successful “The Rhoda Wilson Show”.

The new look Rhoda reflects the style and drive that has been synonymous with the show since its inception.

Having started “The Rhoda Wilson show” in 2005 Rhoda has gained critical acclaim across the digital television ever since. In 2009 this magnificent television host won BEFFTA Television Presenter of the Year Award in 2009. With her range of carefully selected and
highly successful guests and inspirational subject matter, Rhoda selects her guests with the central theme of Inspiration at the helm.

The 30 minute show consists of interviews that inspire, enthuse and encourage viewers to excel in any and every aspect of their lives.

A serial networker and social advocate; Rhoda is clear about her goals  for this show- “I believe I can make a difference because there is a need in the market and I have incredible passion and I am committed to making this happen.” (Rhoda Wilson).  This passion is reflected by her founding the African and Caribbean Women’s Achievement and Leadership
Foundation in 2007, another example of the formidable nature of Rhoda’s talents.

With 2010 set to be an exciting year in the world of Ms Wilson get ready to see more success from this phenomenal woman on “The Rhoda Wilson Show”.
The Rhoda Wilson show is aired weekly on BEN TV (Sky Channel 184) the show and currently has a viewership of circa 1,300,000 per show.

For More information  Contact Ronke Lawal
Telephone 07984 141 169
Email:  publicrelations@rhodawilson.com

Tosyn Bucknor's Jeans For Genes!

Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by Lounge Lady in Events, News/Entertainment

On March 27th 2010, THESE GENES, a sickle cell project run by Tosyn Bucknor, will throw the JEANS FOR GENES Music… Fashion … Sickle Cell party!

Tosyn Bucknor tells Femme Lounge all we need to know about the event.

So what is JeansForGenes  all about?

JEANS FOR GENES is a fashion exhibition and market. It is basically one of the social awareness tools we use at THESE GENES sickle cell project.

The inspiration for the cause and event and what you hope to achieve

Basically at THESE GENES, we play to our strength- media and entertainment. we therefore wanted events that could put people at ease, entertain them, and end up informing them as well!

How can people get involved and be a part of it?

They can come for the event, buy things when they come, participate in the interactive session, and talk to other people about sickle cell!

What were the highlights of the event (2008)

• The fashion!  - There were some wonderful designs shown on the runway!

• The music! – back then in 2008, jeans for genes became almost a spotlighting type of event! we had M.I, Bez, Etcetera… look at them now!

• The vibe! – the event was well attended and covered by various media!

• The hosts! – Ebuka Obi Uchendu and Shade Ladipo did marvellous work!

What should be expected from the event this year?

• More fashion! We have an emphasis on teeshirts this year and it would be nice to see what Nigerian designers can do with this item of fashion

• More music! We have Mode Nine! Lami! Overdose! Mo Cheddah! Skales! Skuki! Zara! Loose Kaynon! Hakym the Dream! Wizkid!

• More of the Vibe! Yes o! The buzz has been good and people will want to be at Swe, to network, to hang out, and to support! More media houses have signed up so the red carpet will come alive.

• The Hostess! Dooshima Dabo’adzuana is the voice we all hear and love in Abuja! So now, Abuja hangs out in Lagos!

• The Information! What is sicklecell? What advancements have been made? and More! Plus! YAT will be on hand to talk about HIV AIDS

• The Market! JEANSFORGENES is a market this year! Everything from our designers plus accessories and more, will be on sale at good prices! So come prepared to shop!

• YOU! Yup! We are waiting to see how you will interprete our dress code of TEES and THESE GENES

Event Details

Jeans for Genes holds on SAT MAR 27th at the swanky SWE BAR, City Mall, Onikan, at 3pm!

Toni Payne, Strictly Naija Clothing, Happy Facez, Imagine Clothing and OUCH! will exhibit, and

Overdose, Mode Nine, Lami, Skuki, Loose Kaynon, Zara, Hakym the Dream, Skales, Wizkid, Mo Cheddah, will perform!

There will be clothes and accessories on sale, and the red carpet is proudly supported by Nigezie, Soundcity, Hip On TV, Quest, STV and more!

Our lovely volunteer models will be made up by Labelles Touch, and accessories by TT DALK FOotwear, BUCKSTONE VENtures, Akin Beads and My Dazzle will also be exhibited!

The event is Strictly By Invitation, and to get on the guest list, potential guests can buy our THESE GENES teeshirts

What else should we know about the event?

This event is supported by s.h.a.r.e, Zapphaire Events, X3M Music, Swe, and our volunteers!

Where can we find out more about  the cause.

www.thesegenes.blogspot.com

Vagina Monologues 2010

Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by Lounge Lady in Events, News/Entertainment

The Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND) will put on a benefit performance of the critically acclaimed “V-monologues: the Nigerian story” throughout the month of March. The play is aimed at raising awareness about various aspects of violence women and girls face in Nigeria.
This year’s version however, will have a new twist to it with the addition of monologues written and performed by men.

Directed by Wole Oguntokun, this year’s cast includes both old and new champions from previous performances of the V-monologues. They include Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Ego Ogbaro, Carol Adoghe-King, Ireti Doyle, Kemi lala Akindoju, Ayo Adunni Orobiyi, Bimbo Emmanuel, Kenneth Uphopho Kunle Adeyoola (of Rooftop MCs), Paul Alumona and Sola Roberts Iwaotan.

The shows will be on at Terra Kulture, every Sunday on March (7th, 14th , 21st and 28th ) at 3pm and 6pm.

Tickets cost N2, 500, and are available at La Saison Restaurant Ikoyi, Dominoes Stores, Yaba, Quintessence Bookshop, Falomo, Ozone Cinema, Terra Kulture, and the KIND Office.

Please call 01 817 9398, 0803 605 1339, 0802 879 3337 for more details and bulk sales.