NEW MUSIC: KOYIFE - 2-4 MORAL

2-4 Moral is a fast rising music artist to watch out for in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry.
Koyife (Bend over and groove) is a fast tempo dance track with a mix of African instrument (Traditional flute).

Here is 'Koyife' from his upcoming mixtape.
You will love it!

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STYLE

7 Dresses That Give You a Flat Stomach
Don't be surprised if people can't stop commenting on your leaner silhouette—it's up to you whether you divulge these crunch-free secrets.

The "Your Waist Is So Little!" Black Dress
The LBD is a wardrobe staple, which makes it all the more important that you feel more attractive than Victoria Beckham on the arm of David Beckham while wearing it. A mesh panel in the waist smooths out any would-be muffin top, so you're svelte without sucking in.

The "Have You Been Doing P90X?" Dress
This color-blocked style melts away pounds—or at least creates the illusion of it. The black band down the center widens just below your widest part, making your hips look slimmer, and the pale gray sides at the waist make your obliques look as toned as if you've spent a month doing Tony Horton's Ab Ripper X.

The "Hey, Were You an Extra on Revenge?" Dress
Look ready for business—even if that business is crashing a Hamptons luncheon à la Emily Thorne—in this modern take on the classic sheath. The navy cap sleeves and slight peplum skirt act as counterpoints to the skinny aqua belt, creating a subtle yet captivating hourglass. It's two parts lady, one part sass.

The Camera-Doesn't-Add-Any-Pounds Dress
The V-neck wrap style has long been a staple in TV anchors' wardrobes—the three-quarter-length sleeves keep your arms from jiggling, it's body-slimming without feeling snug, and in jewel tones, it makes your skin glow. This one goes a step further: The built-in undergarment makes you look like you've dropped a dress size overnight.

The "Yes, You Can Wear Stripes" Dress
Horizontal stripes have gotten a bad rap. When they're strategically placed, they can accent your assets like a real-world version of Photoshop. Take this graphic dress—another knockout in the plus-size category. Thick black horizontal stripes emphasize the bustline and gradually get thinner—and start running diagonally—from the waist down. Hello, longer, leaner, pattern-wearing you.

The "You're So Pulled Together!" Dress
Color blocking may be all about highlighting the contrast between two colors, but we love how it can be used to complement your body. The ruched black waist of this sapphire dress acts like an illusionist's corset: The dark color makes your stomach look slender—without the pain of an actual so-tight-I-can-barely-breathe contraption.

The "Wow, You Look Gooood" Dress

The navy stripe running from the boat neckline to the at-the-knee hem on this plus-size number means your face and ever-flattering collarbones are the first thing people notice—your tiny waist, the second thing.

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RICH IGBO KID WEDDING

“The wedding between Amadie and Oluchei holds on 17th day of August  2013, at Church of Azumption Falomo, Ikoyi. Reception follows immediately at KSEA Event Centre Lekki by 1:30pm. This card admits one” That’s all the invitation card had on it, the invite for church is different, bigger with picture of the couple and all.

Lesson 1: Less pay for invite to wedding especially if you are not donating towards their good cause.

Lesson 2: Not everyone is invited to the church service especially for the safety of the bride so she doesn't face another ‘Solomon Akiyesi’ drama.

The church wedding was very quick, as we all know rich people don’t have time for too much talk. The Father can call the couples later and give them all the advice in the world, but you can’t keep important friends of the parents waiting, they are the major sponsors and they have other things to do.

Lesson number three; don’t bore your sponsors with too much talk. Like Yoruba people will say “Olowo ofe ariwo” .

After one hour in church, it’s time for the reception ceremony which is where friends of all parties concerned get to show themselves including friends of both spouse. In this wedding reception, the dancing in of the newly wed isn't the highlight neither is the first kiss nor feeding of each other, rather it’s the part where the mothers of both spouse and their friends join them to dance to their sits. These friends of the mothers are dressed in the same cloth as the mother of the bride and groom - a suede wrapper as it’s done this days (present day equivalent for Abada) friends of the mother of the bride/groom begin to chant her praise as they dance forward, calling her the only woman who could bring all this great people together. Both mothers did their dance and chant separately, thereby almost taking 30 minutes more from the stipulated time, Isn't this unfair on invited guests, especially for reception ceremony that started late? Well, what do they care, we are Nigerians and the assumption is that our coming means we have nowhere else to be. **sigh**

After the dance, the chairman gives his opening speech which also includes prayers. Let’s call Mr. Chairman…. One igbo name sha, say Sir Michael Ebunoha and his wife Lolo Amaka Ebunoha, the Agu of Amafo, Eshingi Kingdom. After chairman’s speech the bride and groom can come in with their train, but as young people they try to jazz up the all event by having their train dance in one at a time they don’t figure that time is being wasted because in their mind you have nowhere else to be! typical Nigerian mentality. Finally the bride and groom dances in and we all take a deep breath, as one major part is been done >>>> unto the next one.

Oh I forgot, the eldest person from either side breaks Kola and all that stuff and the prayer for that time is another heart felt pain. Back to after the dance, special guest of honor, say Mummy Alakija prays for the couple as they start their walk together as husband and wife. Then the regular cutting of the cake and feeding each other, best man speech bleh bleh bleh, also the couple first dance, then I wonder what was that they did when they were coming in, shey the pastor didn’t call them man and wife ni? Is it the congregation sorry I meant invited guest that joined them? Nigerians ehn. Then the parents announce that they have a surprise for the couples, in comes Mr. Neato Chikwe aka Neato C to add groove after that the wedding is over unofficially o, but nah, that’s when young chaps begin to troop in cliques. Young people’s party is about to go down and the time is 7:15pm.

The bride throws her bouquet, the groom gives his speech. Another special guest says the closing prayer, this time someone from the northern part of Nigeria. One of those men I think wants to marry a 13year old. And the bride parents saying to us he has friends in high places. Elders, special guest begin to vamoose the hall, as the groom announces that the main party is about to start, no young person should leave. A truck drives in and opens a mobile cold room with Henny, Moet and others, finger food servers swing into action immediately. Cuban cigars in the air, the place begin to get stuffy, but thank God for those gigantic AC’s that saved the day.

My island sisters begin to form familiarity including the obvious aristos, desperate wifey materials and all others. Seated and cross legged they cling to the friend (male) they came with either by mogbo moya or otherwise. They don’t leave him to chance except they get a better looking and oozing money bag! Oluchie got married to a rich boy, so they want a rich boy too.

This young lady writing this post has to be in church tomorrow as early as 8am, so I have to leave these guys to keep at what they do. As I walk up to the car to drive out I site a sistah giving a brother a lick down there … no time, impress him to keep him shey? I feel you sis. loool.

EVENT - Food, Fun & Business (FFB) @ 1

With over two months, two weeks, two days, two hours, two munites.... okay :-) just kidding! But after a long period of preparation that included several meetings some of which were all night, "FFB UNO: The Anniversary Edition", was fully conceptualized by a group of 6 elite minds and the event was slated to hold on Saturday 10th of August, 2013.

Eventually.... the day came: The long awaited first year anniversary of Food, Fun & Business (FFB) Events. By 12:15pm, the event officially begun with an opening prayer by the event's convener- Ben IssI. Subsequent, was the Pitch Me! session which entailed participants introducing each other then pitching themselves. This took about 30mins and afterwards the Speakers' session ensued. Chika went first, telling us his abridged story and answering a few questions. Chude followed suit with his own abridged story and also answered a few questions. Chude and Chika then took turns over the next hour answering questions and speaking on: "Maximizing online publicity with a low budget" and "The mind of a startup investor" respectively.

That session then gave way to the "Let's do it" session during which 2 selected participants got to fully pitch their ideas/projects to both speakers and the rest of the participants. It was an exciting session as it seamlessly slipped into the networking session which heralded the arrival of the much awaited food which then gave way to the annivesary celebration, speakers' gifts presentation and a deluge of fun & pictures!

With the speakers' departed, the event's convener- Ben IssI, then came up to give the benediction and announce furthcoming events and the future for FFB. It was an epoch-making event as no one was in a hurry to leave and all showed sincere appreciation for the opportunity of being invited.

As always the FFB Special Ops is grateful for the opportunity of each person's presence and the gifts of everyone's audience.

Till we see again:
Cheers to synergies,
Ben IssI

KONKO's FASHION

Nigerian-Born Designer, Washington Roberts Unveils Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection, See Lookbook Photos

Washington Roberts A/W 2013 collection retains the brands edgy aesthetic, while uniting unexpected color with amazing fabrics. In this collection, Washington plays with colors such as white, black, gray, electric blue, emerald green, and his signature teal.

For more information, contact
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KONKO'S FASHION

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town 2013: Ruald Rheeder

Day 2 of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town 2013. Lastweek we took a look at the Milq & Honey collection and now we are into the nautical inspired collection from Ruald Rheeder. The South African designer presented his collection for both men and women on the 2nd day of the fashion week and it was beautiful.

To kick off the collection, male models strutted their stuff & six-packs in wax print suits and were followed by other models in more nautical inspired pieces. The collection alternated between different shades of blue on embossed velvet suits, blue striped suits and a lot of blazers and mini trenches for the men; and the ladies weren’t far behind. Showcasing cocktail dresses with sequins, chiffon, metallic and silk the collection took basic pieces like a mono-strap dress or a blazer and added a little something.

KONKO's FASHION

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town 2013: Milq & Honey


Mercedes Benz teamed up with African Fashion International (AFI) to present the Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week 2013 which held at the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC), South Africa from Wednesday 7th – Saturday 10th August 2013.

House hold names like David Tlale and Thula Sindi to up and coming designers like Loin Cloth & Ashes & Morphe, designers brought their game to wow fashion enthusiasts every eye watching. The fashion show lasted for 3 fabulous days and was the talk of Africa.For the next couple of days, 1 are going to be reliving the fabulous event and have a recap of our favourite collections.

To start the show,Design label Milq & Honey kicked off the show with fabulous themed couture pieces that truly got everyone into the fashion week spirit.

Blow is Milq & Honey runway collection.

Milq & Honey
After the White & red themed collection from Ernest Mohamane  it was time for some colour. Milq & Honey rocked the stage with a colourful mix that was just right to end the first day of runway showcases. From dark brown to neon colours, there is something for everyone in this collection.

Milq & Honey