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50TH Nigerian Independence Day Celebration | DALLAS, TX

Amebor Staff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:11:13 +0000

Naija 50th Independence in Dallas, TX

” THE OFFICIAL NIGERIA 50TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION in DALLAS” OCT 1ST – 3RD,2010.

PELICAN ENTERTAINMENT IS RECULTIVATING THE LANDSCAPE AND HISTORY OF NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION in DALLAS WITH ” THE TRIOLOGY” 3 DAY EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE GIANT OF AFRICA’s 50TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE.

THIS FUN FILLED WEEKEND WILL CONSISTS OF A MEET & GREET| NETWORKING FORUM | KICK-OFF PARTY | PICNIC | PARTY BOAT RIDE AND
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EXCLUSIVE CLASSY | SOPHISTICATED PARTIES……

THE OFFICIAL EVENT LINE UP;

FRIDAY, OCT 1ST, 2010.
MEET & GREET| INDEPENDENCE DAY KICK- OFF PARTY.
Venue:- THE ULTRA NEW WEST QUARTER LOUNGE.
18900 Dallas Pkwy Suite 125 Dallas, TX 75287.
Time:- 7pm- 3am.
Age Limit:-18+, 21+ To DRINK.
Featuring music powered by Dallas own DJ DILLY.

SATURDAY, OCT 2ND, 2010 ( DAYTIME EVENT)
EXHIBITION SOCCER GAME| DALLAS NIGERIAN SOCCER TEAM vs TBA
Venue:- ANDERSON BONNER PARK.
12901 Park Central Dr Dallas, TX 75251
Time:- 10am-1pm.

SATURDAY, OCT 2ND, 2010 (DAYTIME EVENT)
PICNIC| PARTY BOAT RIDE.
Venue:- Lake Lewisville@Sneaky Petes
#2 Eagle Point Dr Lewisville, TX 75067
Time:- 1pm-7pm.
NB: PARTY BOAT TAKES OFF 2PM!! (NO EXCEPTIONS).
Dresscode:- Green & white outfit.

SATURDAY, OCT 2ND, 2010
OFFICIAL NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY.
Venue:- OTARU LOUNGE.
5100 Beltline Rd Ste 796
DALLAS,TX 75254.
Time: 10pm-2.30am.
Age Limit:- Ladies 21+, Men 23+ Suggested. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dresscode:- Classy | Sophisticated | GQ. Strictly Enforced. Dress code will determine admittance into this EXCLUSIVE party.

Come and join the Dallas African Elite professional at this Ultra exclusive trendy atmosphere with the best of African, Naija, Reggae, R & B, Hip hop and Funky house music powered by MIAMI’S own celebrity “DJ MIXMASTER BROWN” from AfriJamz.com.
EARLY ARRIVAL SUGGESTED FOR OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE!!!

AFTER PARTY
Venue:- TBA
Time:- 2am- Till.

SUNDAY, OCT 3RD, 2010 (DAYTIME EVENT)
CHURCH SERVICE@ REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD.
Venue:- 2700 Broadway BLVD. Garland, TX 75041.
Time:- 11am-1pm.
www.rccgbreadoflifegarland.org.

SUNDAY BBQ@ VALLEY VIEW PARK.
Venue:- 7000 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX
Time:- 2-7pm.
FYI:- Free BBQ, Soft Drinks, Music. Great Family Picnic Atmosphere after church.

SUNDAY, OCT 3RD, 2010. (FAREWELL PARTY).
Venue:- RED ROOM LOUNGE. ADDION
4950 Beltline Rd Dallas, TX 75254.
Tollway & Left on Beltline rd Behind Comedy Improv.
Time:- 10pm-2.30am
Age Limit:-21+ Valid ID Required
Dresscode: Casual | Stylish.
Best of Naija, African, Coupe Decale, Makossa, Lingala, Zouk and a touch of Reggae, RnB and Ol’ school Hip Hop powered by DJ Kapstar and a Surprise DJ.
NB: You can’t afford to miss the “FAREWELL PARTY” Trust me!!

NB: Early registration is strongly recomended!!!! For ALL ACCESS to all the events and after parties at a discounted rate. CUT OF DATE:- SEPT 15TH 2010. Click:-

http://www.pelicanent-event.com/
http://dallasindependenceday.eventbrite.com/

FOR MORE INFO | SPONSORSHIPS | VENDORS INFO | EARLY REGISTRATION | RSVP. PLS EMAIL, CALL OR TEXT.

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5TH ANNUAL NEA AWARDS | NEW YORK

'Lexx — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:00 +0000

2010 NEA Awards in New York City, NY

ANKARA FEST 2010 IN LOS ANGELES

Jide Ladipo — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:05:40 +0000

Ankara Festival is billed for September 5th 2010 in Los Angeles

Naija Entertainment proudly presents ANKARA FEST 2010. A show that celebrates the Nigerian/African Culture through Fashion, Dance, and Music. The ANKARA FEST 2010 is the first of its kind in the western part of the United States, and promises to be a yearly event moving forward. This years show will be Hosted by Nigerian Hollywood actor Razaaq Adoti, and Co-Host Eno Inwek.

Top African Designers from all over the United States, Dance Performance by students groups, and also performing will be Neato C, Mike Okri and Odichi in concert. The After Party will be at the Marco Polo Lounge in Hollywood. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.anacca.org/festreg.php Tickets are $50, regular Tickets are $30.

CARNIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, TROXY NIGHTCLUB, LONDON | EVENT

Jide Ladipo — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:17:08 +0000

The city of London is ready to be set alight on the Bank Holiday weekend of the 30th of August 2010. The popular Troxy event venue is ready to be set alight with an array of Nigerian musical stars such as Timaya, Terry G, JJC (Aaawwoooo) and Kas (Fi Mi Le Baby).

*THIS IS A TICKET ONLY EVENT*

STANDARD TICKETS
@ £25

V.I.P TICKETS
@ £50
Includes Separate Entrance and Seating.

PLATINUM V.I.P TICKETS
@ £100
Includes Separate Entrance, Table Seating, Free Entry to After Party (VIP), Meet & Greet with Performers.

PLS NOTE : ITS A TICKET ONLY EVENT , NO TICKETS SOLD @ THE DOOR

For Tickets & More Info
DJ DOUGLAS: 07932300495
SMADE :07949806892

Merry Hearts Foundation Charity Banquet | EVENT

Amebor Staff — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:12:06 +0000

MHF Charity Banquet

In 2007, MHF kicked off in Ibadan Nigeria by sponsoring 15 children, and by 2008,MHF expanded its scope to rehabilitation of public school classrooms andlaboratories in addition to 25 more sponsorships for children in the public
school sector, and 10 children from an HIV/AIDS orphanage in Uganda. In 2009, in addition to the continuation of the sponsorships for the children
in Uganda and Nigeria, we announced our intent to build libraries to give more students access to quality books and education material. In doing this, we will be able to reach more children and educate more minds.

In December 2010, MHF as, as announced, have added 2 major library projects to our goals in 2 cities namely Lagos State, and Akoko-Edo State in Nigeria to be able to enhance the education experience of more children. Furthermore, MHF will be rolling out “Operation Growth”, a program that will
encourage youth in hygiene and self esteem.

We hope that after attending this Fundraising Banquet,
you will leave with a renewed sense of support for the children of the
developing world and you will understand the major impact your support
will make in their lives.

Hosted by: Seyi Brown
Performance: Duncan Daniels and more special appearances to be announced
Banquet cost:
FOR STUDENT DISCOUNT PLEASE CONTACT – BUNMI OR BLESSING
$70 per person
$130 per couples
For VIP tables please contact: Bunmi 215 704 1693 OR Blessing 313 670 6110

PLEASE RSVP BY AUGUST 20TH, 2010 BECAUSE TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!!!!!

ATTIRE:
ITS A BLACK TIE EVENT SO PLEASE NO JEANS, NO GYM SHOES, AND NO T-SHIRTS!!!!!!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

The 5th Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Event

Amebor Staff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:34:05 +0000

What You Need To Know About Chuks

LadyBee — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:53:51 +0000

Only a few individuals in the Diaspora can we point to as proudly flying the flag for Nigeria. Apart from artists, not many Nigerian-born talents have been able to gain spotlight abroad. Welcome Chuks Nwanesi. Our own born, bred and partly Nigerian-educated son of the soil making waves on the American movie scene.

His film – A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun has just earned him a spot on Cannes Film Festival – the Short Film Corner – a prestigious avenue for aspiring actors, directors and producers to make their mark. Watching the preview, I couldn’t help but feel I was viewing and subconsciously scrutinizing the work of a young Spike Lee, an up-and-coming Quentin Tarantino and the best part being he’s a Nigerian. The pride I felt at that fact could make my heart burst.

Chuks focused on the job at hand, “A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun,” which premieres on August 14th 2010 in New York

Click here for more info about “A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun,”

Nascence of a star

He attributes his heightened sense of directing to his upbringing and childhood. Born and bred in the vicinity of Badiko in Kaduna, he was always locked indoors because they were the only ones who spoke English and were the only Christians for miles around. There were no toys and internet was non-existent in what I’d rightly call the pre-modern era, so he’d stay home with his siblings all day watching movies. According to him, as a kid, although he wasn’t an expert in Nigerian current affairs, he could tell you the director of any American movie off the top of his head. An alumni of Model Secondary School, Kaduna, he was then ‘thrown’ (his word, not mine) into Imo State by his father to be an Igbo man which is where he gained his bachelors degree. After serving in Akwa Ibom for NYSC and working in Abuja for a year, he landed in The States where he earned a scholarship in a grad school in New Jersey, NJIT, to study architecture.

While his mates obsessed over scantily-clad leading females in films, he was more interested in the director’s aim. “I’m more interested in film makers and directors than the actors. I’ve never been interested in who the leading actor is, I was more into the direction and the story. The story is king. That was what did it for me, and still does.” His passion led him to critique films, write and blog about them and also took up screen-writing with a view to challenge Hollywood. He was encouraged by his professors, friends and family members who secretly submitted his scripts into various competitions which eventually all got into the finals. “Their efforts prompted me to do something about it. I sent my script to Godfrey from Soul-Plane who told me he liked it very much and so I decided to turn it into a film, and here we are!”

“The Inspiration of your film sir….really, sir?”

The idea of the short film, he maintains, was borne out of an idea inspired by the failed attempt of the Nigerian suicide bomber, Farouk Al-Muttalab. It was in a bid to change people’s perception of Nigeria as it had just become an additional stigma for Nigerians especially the ones in the Diaspora, an extra blemish on the green and white flag, right next to the fraud tag.

The movie is a comedy. A brief synopsis of it is a white couple driving through a bad neighbourhood – see Nigerians – freak out – whip out gun – gun goes off – hits a black genie’s window carving a clean hole in it- intro the genie – comedy ensues. For that part, Nwanesi relied on a really ancient genie joke to maintain the idea while adding the terrorist twist to it. I put my hands up, my synopsis has not done this movie the justice it deserves and that’s because you need to see it to believe it. Just the direction alone will leave you marvelling at the genius that is Nwanesi, the professionalism of the cast is an additional testament to the budding director’s capabilities and the picture quality of the film is certainly one for the books. The last mentioned element can be attributed to his other passion, architecture which is a very hands-on and heavily graphics-based course. It helped him with structuring while directing and gave him an insight into how a particular scene would look from a certain angle while filming.

Chuks on the set of his short film “A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun,” which premieres on August 14th 2010 in New York, at the Helen Mills Theater

And He Toiled…But he made it!

However, it’s not been an easy ride for our beloved Chuks. He’s had to follow his dreams and made sure it achieved its fruition while on the other hand holding down a 9-5 job. As well as having to carry out the administrative duties himself and organising a production crew, he’s had the unenviable task of doing both director’s job and producer as well, also acquiring props, going over scripts and storyboarding. “I was doing so much I eventually broke down one day and was hospitalised for a whole week. The things you have to do to achieve your dream, right?” he says. While I wouldn’t wish the pressure he was under on any living thing or the hassle he underwent, I for one definitely admire his tenacity and unrelenting determination. Fortunately for him, his toiling has paid of. Not only did he attain a spot on the Cannes Film Festival – Short Film Corner, he’s also in the running for the LAshortsFest Awards, the 5^th most prestigious short film festival in the world which gives way to six Oscar qualifying spots!

Limor Hakim, Godfrey, and Lou Martini, Jr.

Asked how he’d feel should he come up short at LAshortsFest and in a relaxed and humble tone said: “I’m just so honoured to be in it. Plus I get a free pass so I get to watch all the movies for free. Besides, that night is mostly about networking. I plan to bump into some famous names directors, script ‘accidentally’ falls into their laps, who knows?” he said amidst a mischievous laugh. “But honestly”, he continued “I’m mainly going to network and meet people and plan the next movie. It’s all about the exposure.” He hopes to get people asking him what he’s got brewing next as he’s quite confident about his next project – a feature film which is an independent movie which script he’s currently working on.

Seeing what’s on the proverbial table, what other enviable evidence is needed? Nwanesi is about to blow. A star in the making. Our very own Chuks Nwanesi turning the world to his oyster, where the sky is only the beginning, not the limit. You can also count on yours truly for an ‘I told you so’ episode which involves a special dance, for when he eventually blows. As if all this is not enough ladies, this 30 year old is unmarried – a confident, talented, smart and alluring catch waiting to be reeled in, so cast your net and send your applications to LadyBee c/oamebor.com. I’m off to learn my ‘I-told-you-so’ dance in the mean time.

Photos by Chris Blair

DA AFRO♫JAMZ MANIFESTO | LABOR DAY WEEKEND

'Lexx — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:51:34 +0000

…… ……::::::: DA AFRO♫JAMZ MANIFESTO::::::::……

Its time for an African Party, and we are all happy about this since african music is a growing interest around New Jersey. Also, people are getting tired of the same music playing at Jersey parties all the time and african parties are very inaccessible or hard to find, so its really something new in New Jersey.

FRIDAY SEPT. 3RD, 2010@ ARIYA 1028 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Entertainment will be by the top african inspired DJs from New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. The top DJs, DJ EL-G(NY) | DJ NAYAH (NJ) & DJ AZIZ (Penn) will be mixing a blend of afro-jamz from Naija jamz>Hiplife>Coupe Decale>Genge>Makossa>Afro RnB>Afro Reggae>Afro Club>and more. This something you dont want to miss. Come experience the difference!!!

♫ ılıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llılı ♫ ENTERTAINMENT BY

TOP AFRO INSPIRED: ♫DJ EL-G (NY) | ♫DJ NAYAH (NJ)

Guest DJ: ♫DJ AZIZ (PA)

UPSCALE ATTIRE STRICTLY ENFORCED

MEDIA COVERAGE BY:

AMEBOR.COM

HOUSEOFNAIJA.COM (HON)

LINKAFRIKA.NET

Powered by ICANTSHOUT ENT. |DJ EL-G| TRUE LEGEND ENT.

Miss Nigerian Independence Pageant | New York

Amebor Staff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:43:19 +0000

The Miss Nigerian Independence Pageant is an annual pageant which occurs during the Nigerian Independence Celebrations in New York City. The pageant honors a young woman based on her poise, intelligence and appreciation for Nigerian culture. The winner is crowned Miss Nigerian Independence and participates in the Independence Day festivities including riding on the pageant float, addressing all parade attendees and greeting each of the major sponsors.

Miss Nigerian Independence 2009

THERE’S CASH, BRAGGING RIGHTS, PHOTOSHOOTS, MAGAZINE SPREADS, AND OTHER SUPRISE GIFTS!!!

If you want to be the next Miss Nigerian Independence apply>>>> HERE!!! <<<<

GET YOUR APPLICATION IN BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!!!

Deadline for applications has specially been extended until August 6th just for Amebor fans!

First Fridays @ DeMarquee PentHouse| Lagos

Amebor Staff — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:01:44 +0000

Amebor is proud to present First Fridays at De Marquee, Nigeria’s finest spot that is. With a great view of d island of Lagos at our disposal, DeMarquee’s ambiance is unmatched and this place will play host to themed events throughout 2010.

On the decks every first Friday will be the world famous DJ Zimo. The first event kicks off this Friday 4th or March 2010. Be rest assured that this is not an event to miss.

14 Idowu Martins Street (Mega Plaza Penthouse), Victoria Island, Lagos