NAIJA VIXEN...

ROFLMAO...We were too gone to blog this week,I dont even know where to start,so instead,we'll try to impress you by saying sorry in every language I know!!!;-):

English : You guyz, dont be angry!
Yoruba : E wo,e ma binu si mi!
Igbo : Biko
Hausa :Dan Allah!

NEWS CORNER:
The Lagos State government recently flagged off a scheme tagged Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with which it hopes to tackle the perennial traffic congestion on Lagos roads. The scheme, in its first phase, will feature 200 40-seater, mass transit Marcopolo buses plying yellow lined, dedicated lanes from Berger Bus Stop on the outskirts of Lagos through Alapere, Oworonshoki, the Third Mainland Bridge and Obalende to the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island.It is operated by the Lagos Bus Service (LAGBUS) Assets Management Limited and commuters are expected to purchase tickets for rides on these buses in advance. A BRT bus is expected to take off every five minutes. No other vehicles are allowed to drive on the BRT dedicated lanes and a contravention of the law prohibiting this attracts a fine of N50,000. Already, some 15 vehicles are said to have been seized for contravening the BRT law.

Ahead the April polls, The End Time Prophetic Prayer Network dedicated to offering prayers for peaceful general elections is shopping for the sum of N5 million to enable it organise the Seventh Annual South-South Prayer Conference scheduled for Port Harcourt in March, this year.The national coordinator of the network, Rev. Godswill E.D Jumbo disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at the end of a pre conference fund raising ceremony last week in Port Harcourt.Rev. Jumbo said that the money would be used by the body to print its conference materials, payments for advertorials both in television, radio and newspapers, provision of accommodation for delegates as well as payment of venue for the conference, others are provision of transport facilities for delegates, feeding and others.

As part of efforts to mark the World Optometry Day, the Nigerian Optometry Association (NOA) has mapped out strategies to carry out free eye examination yesterday in all the clinics in the federation.This year’s celebration, with the theme, “vision and safety on our roads”, will attract free vision screening for drivers at the motor parks as well as free examination in all clinics in Nigeria.

For the first time in the history of wresting in the country, top rated wrestlers from both the World Wresting Entertainment (WWE) and English Wrestling Federation will storm some selected Nigerian cities for a championship tagged “Wrestling for Peace and Unity in Nigeria”.Some of the wrestlers that will feature in the bouts across the country include Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Barbarian, The Rock and The Stinger. Others include Pitbull Johnson, Mighty Mia, Jade, Dwayne Douglas Johnson and Steve Manelli. They will be joined by Nigerian wrestlers like De Ultimate Commander, Nigeria’s reigning Heavyweight Champion and Jimmy Palm, among others.he championship, which will take place in April and August 2007.

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Zeal taking flight...wonder what Tunde and Shifi were doing at that tyme...See what P-Square has caused?!?!?!


Wanna be in Banky W's Video? :
Banky W will be shooting the video for his song 'CAPABLE' on Friday March 23rd, in and around the greater NYC area. So he's calling out all family, friends, fans, supporters, groupies, baby mamas, baby mamas-mamas, and anyone else u can think of that is down with the Banky W. - E.M.E. movement.
They will be shooting the club scene that Friday evening/night in Manhattan at one of the hotspot-clubs. they need a few hundreds of pple to come on out and have fun.
They also need a handful of very good looking ladies that KNOW HOW TO DANCE. So if u r a model-dancer that will definitely be able to be in town for to audition next week, and then to shoot the video that weekend,(woteva d race myt be). PLEASE don't reply if you're not a half decent dancer, and if ur not sexy/beautiful ( we know we're all beautiful in God's eyes). ...LMAO...dat part of the advert kills me...lol. Please have a personality and be confident of letting that come across on camera as there will be a little acting involved. if interested email: Empiremates@yahoo.com, attach pictures, brief bio of urself, and contact information. The auditions will hold @ 730 5th avenue (btwn 56th and 57th) in Manhattan, next week, so if ur interested respond ASAP. Serious inquiries only.
PS: They r also assembling a small but effective/excellent crew of PA's, lighting personnel, make up artists, etc... so if ur either VERY good and interested in gaining some experience (Production Assistants), please feel free to contact them.
For the rest of the general public, the video shoot is open to all of y'all. The more, the merrier. I will kip u guys updated...
And 4 rilz...please kip supporting all Naija Artists. To purchase sum of his new songs.....click the box below




VIDEO THROWBACK:
Eedris Abdulkareem: Jaga Jaga
Dunno y m puttin this song,but he is 9ja's numba 1 trouble maker(m nt gonna go in2 dat 50cent ish...bcos its getting tired n old) nd this was d song Obasanjo called him out 4!


HipHop World Awards Update:

Channel O is partnering up with the Hip-Hop World Awards which will be taking place in Lagos on Saturday, 17 March at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.The event will be hosted by Koko Master D'Banj alongside Tana Egbo who hosted the Big Brother Nigeria after parties in Lagos for the Station.Scheduled performers at the awards ceremony include Mike Okri & Sauce Kid,Channel O award winner Mode 9,Ikechukwu and newcomers Soul E and Kaffy.The ceremony will be recorded and broadcast on Channel O on Saturday 21 April at 20:00 with a special rebroadcast on Sunday 29 April at 21:00 CAT(Central African Time).For the full list of nominess,visit HERE



Event We Hitting:




King's College London are presenting their annual Culture Shock show today from 6pm -10.30pm @ Greenwood Theatre,Guy's Campus,Weston Street,London Bridge,London...The event which is being dubbed as "A celebration of black-influenced arts" promises Dancers,Poetry,Comedians,Drama and Surprise guests!!!A substantial portion of the proceeds will be going to charity...(Charities benefiting to be announced on the night)Now just to let you know,it's not free entry ;-)
KCL ACS members : £5
Non-members : £7
On the Door : £8
To buy tickets and general info call Christina 07958056927, Michael 07931368819, Julie 07951894953,KCL ACS Events & Entertainment: 07908581889/07931610784 or KCL ACS Liaisons:07710836058.
Nearest station: London Bridge


African Movies Academy Awards:



The cradle of African entertainment is proud to bring you the 2007 AMAAs, which will take place in Bayelsa State, Nigeria this Sat 10 March. Catch all the action on Sun April 1, on AfricaMagic channel.(will update u guys with pictures hopefully). Vivica A fox was in attendance last yr....




I just luv Derenle...he will definately get an A for effort and creativity!..lol!

SO U THINK U CAN DANCE?(African version):

Channel O is launchin a dance show designed to provide a platform for talented dancers called Dance Africa; a contest to find the most original freestyle dancer on the continent. The show kicks off with preliminary rounds in seven African cities. Two dancers from each city will be selected to compete in the finals in Johannesburg at a later stage where the 14 finalists will battle it out until only one remains to be crowned Africa's ultimate freestyle dancer. All dance hopefuls will have to compete head to head at the seven cities in front of a panel of judges comprising of Angelo Collins the choreographer, local musicians and DJs. The seven cities where auditions will be held are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Maputo, Nairobi, Lusaka and Lagos. The competition is open to amateurs only and all competitors are welcome to come to any of these cities for auditions.
Audition Dates:
Lagos: Friday 16 March at Saga VIII - cover charge: VIP - 3000 Naira: 23 Dollars - Standard- 2000 Naira: 16 Dollars

OTHER EVENT:
AY Live @ Muson Center Lagos on 18th March 07, Gate - N2,000 & N5,000, Time- 6pm

Special Guests include: Rev Chris Okotie(quite random, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. Peformances by D'banj,P-square!
Have a gud wknd guys!!!!!

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