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Glamour
THE NATION ON SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2011
Social What is artist, Millicent Osumuo up to at the moment?
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buja’s dynamic female artist, Millicent Osumuo is renowned for her aesthetically appealing works of art which includes breathtaking paintings, yet the pretty young lady is not resting on her oars, or should we say her brushes? Millicent, who graduated with a B.A in Painting in 2002 from the University of Uyo and grew up watching her father paint has become a prodigy in the FCT. Her recent exhibitions “Unending Hues”, which took place at the Transcorp Hilton drew critical acclaim. Her other exhibitions which also took place at Transcorp Hilton, the National Stadium. Abuja and New Jersey, USA, include Abuja Friendship Exhibition, Art in Da House, Abuja Here and Now; and Nigeria at 50, which took place both in Abuja and USA. Of her art, Millicent has this to say:” I enjoy conceptualizing themes and titles for my projects but usually, post-production themes generated from third-party observations and comments tend to prevail. I also use abstract forms to express real-life situations. In such cases, I try to portray joy, sadness, victory, pain and even death.” The young lady, who would love to empower the less privileged through visual art skills and charity funding, is set to acquire economic and social power through her dedication to art.
•Millicent Osumu
Something about Senator-elect, Bishop Sammoses Enenche dedicates Roseline Jacobs’ Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa
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hat Senator elect, Dr. Authur Ifeanyi Okowa (PDP, Delta North) is backing the Senate President, David Mark and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu to lead the Seventh Senate is no longer news. That the Senator–elect was the Secretary to the Delta State Government is also not news. In this light, the University of Ibadan-trained surgeon knows what he is saying when he said he is throwing his weight behind the current •Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa leadership in the Senate because they have that provided some level of humility and leadership “provided leadership that tended to involve everybody participating.” of integrity, leadership
new album
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he city is of Abuja is abuzz with the superlative launch of the most celebrated new gospel act in the FCT, Miss Roseline Jacobs. Bishop Sammoses Eneche of Jesus Glory Chapel In’tl was at hand at the album listening launch of the new gospel songs, Breakthrough at the Golden Hall of the New Chelsea Hotel recently. The well-attended event witnessed a scintillating performance of two tracks in the new album amongst other performances. Roseline performed Breakthrough (the title track), and Superpower, another hit track to the delight of the guests at the event. The album prior to the launch had received rave review from radio stations like Hot.FM which had the track Super Power on Power Play for a week. The station described it as a “very powerful track.” Bishop Moses Eneche while dedicating the album, said he was pleased that the young lady has chosen to affect her generation through gospel music and charged her not to be discouraged by the challenges she may face in her chosen vision and career.
•Roseline Jacobs
Taste of Lagos berths with high cuisine
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By Kehinde Falode
re you looking for a lovely and fun filled village that will offer all the Nigerian and international delicacies during the Yuletide? Then come sample some of the best of Nigeria at the Taste of Lagos culinary festival. The popular international annual event has finally berthed in the city of Lagos. The maiden edition of the cooking festival is expected to hold in the later part of the year -during the Yuletide and will be an annual event in the city of Lagos. A few weeks ago, a preview of how the event will look like and what to expect was showed by the organizers (Taste of Concepts) to a select audience, comprising celebrities, stakeholders and journalists at the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, which holds annually in South Africa, Chicago, Canada, London, Dubai, New York City and in more than 30 cosmopolitan cities across the world, will enable Nigerians to showcase to the world her heritage, foods, beverages as well as lifestyle. “Guests will be able to sample dishes from the finest gourmet restaurants in Lagos and this will offer access to an unrivalled selection of top Lagos restaurants all in one venue. Enjoy the best in wine and champagne, and experience world-renowned luxury brands,” said Mrs. Dunni Igbinedion, Managing Director of Taste of Concepts. And the unique thing about the event is that there will be an independent exhibition in fashion, lifestyle, healthy & beauty brand, visual art, music, cigar, wine distributors etc, and colourful and stylishly decorated halls for executive meetings during the festival period. Furthermore, she said Taste of Lagos would serve as the perfect platform for brands to interact with current and prospective customers. “The Taste brand is globally recognized as a highly effective social marketing tool and many top brands take pride in identifying with the Taste brand as they have come to recognize
Taste's effectiveness in meeting their aims. It's the perfect platform for brands to interact with current and prospective customers, and being set for a festival period, the atmosphere will creates a relaxed mood where the brand message is easily digested. Sponsors will not just gain visibility but also an experiential platform where they can showcase their products and have consumers interact with them. It's great because you have the flexibility of creating really innovative consumer engagement concepts."
VICTOR OLUWASEGUN (E-mail: thejagu@yahoo.com, Tel: 08032439153)