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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 1:45am On Oct 25, 2015
The House of Dabiri


Folu Ajayi

She was a nominee of The Students Union Government Awards, Best Student-Owned Organisation, September 2013, and The Oyo 30under30 Awards, Fashion Category, in December 2013. And has won the following awards; The Junior Chambers International(JCI), Fifteen Outstanding Persons Awards, Most Outstanding Person In Entrepreneurship, March 2014; Oyo Students Entrepreneurship Awards, Entrepreneur Of The Year, September 2014; Realad UI Awards, Fashion Icon Of The Year, December 2014.

She has showcased at the Nigerian Television Fashion Show, The Dreams Come True Show With Jazzyb, Miss Heritage Competition, Ife Runway Fashion Show. In 2013, an official launch for the brand was held in April at the University of Ibadan; after which she participated at the Nigerian Student Fashion And Design Week in June, at the University of Lagos, Yaba.

In 2013, she also established the House of Dabira Campaign Against Domestic Violence Towards Women and Children. She recently won the Zinkata Red Carpet Challenge, for which she got to dress Dakore Egbuson-Akande for the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lekki, Lagos. The dress was a hit as Dakore Egbuson-Akande made the best dressed list of sites such as bellanaija.com, stylevitae.com, memkoh.com among many others. Bellanaija recently put up an article about the competition and the brand. She is definitely a designer to lookout for in 2015.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 1:46am On Oct 25, 2015
Alexander Amosu designed i-phone 6. The world's most expensive Apple handset costing £1.7million. he holds the world records for most expensive iPhone 2, Blackberry, designer suit and exclusive champagne

-He’s Africa's foremost high-end luxury designer
-He created the most expensive iPhone 2, which sold for £89,000
-The world's most expensive Blackberry, which sold for £120,000
-Guinness World Record for the most expensive suit (£75,000)
-Guinness World Record for the most expensive champagne (£1.2million).
-He is Britain's most successful seller of mobile-phone tones
-Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Institute of Directors Black Enterprise Awards 2002

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 1:48am On Oct 25, 2015
Reni Smiths

Bimbo Oye-Akinnifesi



Bimbo Oye-Akinnifesi is the creative director of Reni Smiths. She spent her early years growing up in Lagos. Her grandmother was a seamstress thus giving her an early taste of the world of design and fashion. Beginning her formal training at Instituto di Moda Burgo where she got a diploma in fashion styling. She entered the exciting world of fashion by establishing the Reni Smith brand which she launched at the 2013 edition of GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week as one of the top 10 young designers showcasing the Bella Donna collection.

After the launch, the brand received massive acceptance and she has had the honor of designing clothes for top female celebrities in Nigeria, as well as had the Reni Smith pieces worn on the red carpet for different award shows. Bimbo has been featured in notable fashion blogs, magazines and television programmes within and outside the country. The year looks very promising for this young designer and she is one to definitely lookout for in the year 2015.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 1:49am On Oct 25, 2015
Ilekehd do you know Pastor Sunday Adelaja is the pastor of the church with the largest congregation in Europe? Ha!

In short






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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 1:51am On Oct 25, 2015
More random stuff

The largest palace in Africa is in owo ondo state

Hakeem Olajuwon is the all time block leader in NBA History

Walé Adeyemi’s designs have been worn by Beyonce,Rihanna,Alicia keys,Black-eyed peas,missy Elliot,Usher,David beckham,Victoria beckham,Mos def,Joey badass


Fela performed at Berkeley,California,14 Nov, 1986.The Mayor of Berkeley,California named 14 Nov 1986 'Fela Kuti Day'

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 1:52am On Oct 25, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:
Alexander Amosu designed i-phone 6. The world's most expensive Apple handset costing £1.7million. he holds the world records for most expensive iPhone 2, Blackberry, designer suit and exclusive champagne

-He’s Africa's foremost high-end luxury designer
-He created the most expensive iPhone 2, which sold for £89,000
-The world's most expensive Blackberry, which sold for £120,000
-Guinness World Record for the most expensive suit (£75,000)
-Guinness World Record for the most expensive champagne (£1.2million).
-He is Britain's most successful seller of mobile-phone tones
-Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Institute of Directors Black Enterprise Awards 2002


Say what? Shut up! OMG this is so cool!!!!!

That explains why I like my iphone 6s........ an upgraded version of Yoruba ingenious grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 1:54am On Oct 25, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:
Ilekehd do you know Pastor Sunday Adelaja is the pastor of the church with the largest congregation in Europe? Ha!

In short





LOL I didn't know and I'm kinda not surprised!

Yorubas and Church businesses na wa. We own that arena. Although, I wish we can eradicate religion lipsrsealed

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 1:57am On Oct 25, 2015
Nigerian accessories brand – O’Eclat presents it new lookbook – “Edition Nouveau“.

Gbemmy Johnson

The fab collection features a range of bags – from pouches and carry-ons to totes and miniauderies – all made from aso-oke, tie-dye, calf skin and exotic leather. With strong African roots, the designer, Gbemmy Johnson, was inspired by an urge to constantly recreate and redesign contemporary statement handbags and clutches using indigenous fabrics.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 1:58am On Oct 25, 2015
IlekeHD:


LOL I didn't know and I'm kinda not surprised!

Yorubas and Church businesses na wa. We own that arena. Although, I wish we can eradicate religion lipsrsealed




Lol na you know for this one oo.wetin be my concern


IlekeHD:

Say what? Shut up! OMG this is so cool!!!!!
That explains why I like my iphone 6s........ an upgraded version of Yoruba ingenious grin

Lol when i saw his achievements, i felt like i was in cloud 9.It looked unreal

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:00am On Oct 25, 2015
Toyin Lawani

is not your regular fashionista. She’s got over 5 businesses under her Tiannah’s Place Empire mother brand, including a fashion label that dishes unique custom made and ready to wear pieces.

Speaking of unique custom-made pieces, she recently posted a photo of herself in one of her creations that pushes the boundaries on distressed denim.

The outfit included a skirt with distressed cut-outs, paired with a soft denim button-up shirt and gold accessories.

Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:02am On Oct 25, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:

Lol na you know for this one oo.wetin be my concern

Lol when i saw his achievements, i felt like i was in cloud 9.It looked unreal



Do you know how I love designing tech gadgets? I'm more excited than you. Wowwwwwwww. So cool.

Why e no concern you? Oya open mouth and talk o

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:06am On Oct 25, 2015
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:08am On Oct 25, 2015
Derbs Signature


Adebola Adebowale


Adebola Adebowale is the drive behind the fast growing fashion brand; Derb’s signature, a Nigeria-UK trained engineer with an inseparable love for fashion.

Derb’s signature is a true Nigerian dream reaching out to the world with innovation and originality.

Adebola has always loved fashion with insistent quest to fill the fashion gap and make better image and personality brand. She has been involved in different aspect of skill acquisition and practice. She showcased her collections at the 2011, 2012 and 2013 edition of the Bristol fashion week in England. She was also one of the four finalists of the Zinkata Red Carpet challenge where the winner had a chance to style Dakore to the 2015 edition of AMVCA. Her works has been featured in notable magazines in the Uk and Nigeria.

She is presently working on a full collection Chic bohemian which will be released in winter 2015 and she will also be showcasing at some major fashion week in Nigeria this year. This is another designer to lookout for in 2015.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:12am On Oct 25, 2015
17.09 Couture

Modupe Adeoti

17.09 Couture is a top notch brand and has been making its way to the top. With three collections released so far, the last been a runway collection showcased at the Winasbet Nigerian Student Design And Fashion Week in 2014 which was referred to as the brands major debut.

Modupe has been featured on a few television programmes, fashion magazines and blogs. She was listed under the Top 12 fashion industry newcomers in the year 2014 with her brand in the Top 10. She was also one of the finalists that made it to the Game On house for team fashion, The reality TV show sponsored by Malta Guinness, which has been a huge break out for the brand.


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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:12am On Oct 25, 2015
IlekeHD:


Do you know how I love designing tech gadgets? I'm more excited than you. Wowwwwwwww. So cool.

Why e no concern you? Oya open mouth and talk o


Hahahaha I don't engage in religious discussions with fellow Yorubas tongue


More random facts..


H. Ishola & I.K. Dairo started STAR Records Ltd,this was the 1st African record label owned by its artistes

Esie museum has the largest collection of soapstones in the world

Molade okoya Thomas is a recipient of Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur the highest national honour given by the French to a foreigner

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:13am On Oct 25, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:

Hahahaha I don't engage in religious discussions with fellow Yorubas tongue


Bhettt why? I doubt you'll say anything worse than I've heard from Nigerian religious freaks grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:17am On Oct 25, 2015
IlekeHD:


Bhettt why? I doubt you'll say anything worse than I've heard from Nigerian religious freaks grin




Mbanu! ilekeh lets talk about something else



Nike Okundaye, a Nigerian woman without any formal education went on to become a lecturer at Harvard University. the only woman who did not attend university that lectures in Harvard University

Helen Folasade Adu,kelvin olusola, henry olusegun samuel(seal) only nigerians to win grammy.Sunny ade,fela kuti have been nominated

Bolaji Badejo a Nigerian Graphic Art Student played the role of the alien in the 1979 Sci-Fi Horror Film 'Alien'

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:18am On Oct 25, 2015
Tskk tskk tskk .......
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:20am On Oct 25, 2015
(NVO)

Gbenga Luke-Adetule


Gbenga Luke- Adetule is the Creative Director of NVO APPAREL. NVO stands for NAIJA’S VERY OWN; a proudly Nigerian fashion brand that offers premium bespoke outfits.
The NVO APPAREL brand was birthed in March 2013, fueled by the zeal to make quality, outstanding outfits that would rival established designers in the fashion industry both home and abroad. In June 2014, Gbenga showcased at the second edition of Winasbet Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week (NSFDW), the biggest student fashion week in Africa, and this was a turning point for him, it motivated him to dream bigger and work harder, just after this showcase, he was invited to audition for a fashion project called “The Making”, a lot of experience was gained as he learned from the likes of Mai Atafo.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:21am On Oct 25, 2015
(AWE’S CLOTHING)

Apooyin Abiola, Doyin Junaid, Yusuff Olusola

Breaking into the fashion scene late 2013, Awe clothing’s has been a students brand with distinction as they have achieved so much within the little time of establishment with roots in the United States and across campuses in Nigeria. The brand is owned by three young designers, Apooyin Abiola a student of the University of Lagos, Yusuf Olusola a student of the federal poly Ilaro and Doyin Junaid who resides in the United States. These young proteges have been able to work together as a team and channel all their creative energy into the Awe Brand.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:23am On Oct 25, 2015
(Fowal Flair)

Oluwafolakemi Aigbirior

She is also a Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women scholar of the Enterprise Development Centre(EDC) at the Pan Atlantic University. Fowal Flair entails what femininity is and embraces all aspects of it, making it a favourite among folks with the best fashion taste buds.

When Folakemi is off fashion, She’s into BlackNbold Fashion club, She was also a part of the just concluded Ife Runway Season Three Goodwill
Ambassador. Her designs has been featured in some fashion magazines and blogs in Nigeria.

http://completefashion.org/blacknbold-fashion-house-presents-15-emerging-designers-to-lookout-for-in-2015/
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:24am On Oct 25, 2015
Ondo State
Quarterly Economic Digest
Business News on Southwest Nigeria States.
(July-September 2015)

Ondo Joins United Nation’s Deforestation Programme

Ondo state has been enlisted on the UN-REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) Programme coordinated by the Forest Department of Federal Ministry of Environment Abuja.
The state explained that its inclusion into the programme was as a result of its completion of the scoping mission exercise conducted in the state forest reserves.
Through participating in REDD+ it will reduce deforestation, checkmate all form of degradation and preserve biodiversity and the state is working assiduously to ensure the sustainability of the programme.
Also, it will provide alternative livelihood for sustainable rural developments to the host communities.

Ondo moves to raise IGR

Ondo State government has said it is putting up initiatives to shore up its Internally-Generated Revenue (IGR), following the declining federal allocation to states.
It has been said that the reality of the unfavourable economic climate, which resulted in the sharp drop in revenue from oil, being the main source of revenue for the country, made it imperative for the government to look inward and ensure its IGR was improved upon.
By bringing more people into the tax net in order to raise IGR, the dependency on the Federal allocation would become lesser.

Ondo Gov Inaugurates N4bn Water Project.

The Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, inaugurated the first phase of the N4.1bn water project in Aboto, in the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.
As part of efforts to find a lasting solution to the perennial problem of potable water supply in the riverine area of the state.
It was said that the water project was important to the people of the riverine communities of Ilaje as it would put a stop to the residents travelling long distance to get water to drink.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by mensdept: 2:24am On Oct 25, 2015
What has all this paparazzi done to develop Oduduwa since most of these folks are products of nations abroad? Even Somalia folks have fashion people, doctors, soccer stars, hair stylist, actress, and all, same with Afghani folks.

This doesn't mean development and is only a "We feel" better about our miserable selves thread.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:28am On Oct 25, 2015
mensdept:
What has all this paparazzi done to develop Oduduwa since most of these folks are products of nations abroad? Even Somalia folks have fashion people, doctors, soccer stars, hair stylist, actress, and all, same with Afghani folks.

This doesn't mean development and is only a "We feel" better about our miserable selves thread.



We've heard you loud and clear Sir and we'll reflect on that so can you now....




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Thank you

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:37am On Oct 25, 2015
[b]Southwest Nigeria
The critical challenge facing us as a people is how to leverage and harness our strengths/strategic assets for a wellmanaged
development process, leading to predictable outcomes.



Uncommon Communalities:
Language, custom progressive culture and heritage


Distict boundaries and Homelands:
Housing the Yoruba ethnic nationality


Relatively safe and secure space:
According to various reports,including from international agencies,the only Green zsone in Nigeria, in terms of safety and security


Demographic assets:
Population of close to 40 million people,exceptionally youthful population


Urbanisation:
Many cities are historically urban and enterprising.Indeed, two of the nine fastest urbanising cities in Africa(according to Mckinsey consulting) are in the south-west part of Nigeria-Lagos and Ibadan


Resources:
Human resources,arable land,renewable water resources,ttechnology,rich and knowledgebale diaspora population,hydrocarbons e.t.c


Considerable competitive capablities:
In Agriculture,ICT/Digital economy,Tourism,Commerce,Industry,Services and the Professions
[/b]

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:42am On Oct 25, 2015
Some of the challenges facing the southwest illustrated below

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:46am On Oct 25, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:




We've heard you loud and clear Sir and we'll reflect on that so can you now....




[img]http://niketalk.com/content/type/61/id/545358/width/350/height/700/flags/LL[/img]



Thank you


grin grin grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:53am On Oct 25, 2015
mensdept:
What has all this paparazzi done to develop Oduduwa since most of these folks are products of nations abroad? Even Somalia folks have fashion people, doctors, soccer stars, hair stylist, actress, and all, same with Afghani folks.

This doesn't mean development and is only a "We feel" better about our miserable selves thread.


FORBES : Meet The Nigerian Fashion Designer Building Africa's Hermès

Kunmi Otitoju, a 30-year-old Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, holds two Computer Science degrees – a Bachelor of Science degree with first-class honors from Howard University and a Master of Science degree from Virginia Tech. But her first love was Fine Art. As a high school student in Lagos, she won the Fine Arts prize at school every year – for 3 years.

Having moved to the U.S. when she was 17, and then to Europe at the age of 25, Otitoju found herself deeply enmeshed in western culture. Keen on preserving her Nigerian identity and eager to propagate facets of Nigerian culture, she conceived the idea of lining high-quality leather bags with Aso-oke fabric, a hand-loomed cloth woven by Nigeria’s Yoruba people.

In 2011, after stints at Goldman Sachs and a few other international corporations, Otitoju established Minku, a fast-growing high-end Afro-centric brand that produces luxury bags, wallets and other fashion accessories for men and women by subtly blending Aso-oke into contemporary Spanish leathers to present a transcontinental finish.

All Minku’s products are hand-made at a workshop in Barcelona, Spain, but they are sold at high-end stores in Nigeria and on the company’s website.





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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 2:54am On Oct 25, 2015
What is it doing for Yorubaland?


That's why we have threads like this so that we can reduce your ignorance of Yoruba businesses grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:55am On Oct 25, 2015
IlekeHD take a look at that illustration on the challenges facing the south-west.Number 3 looks mouth-watering grin cheesy
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:57am On Oct 25, 2015
IlekeHD:
What is it doing for Yorubaland?


That's why we have threads like this so that we can reduce your ignorance of Yoruba businesses grin



Abeg leave that otondo mosquito warrior Olori fedeco.I know when to reply the I.DDi.OT.Definitely not on this thread

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 2:58am On Oct 25, 2015
I'll love to see a situation whereby all subjects are taught in Yoruba language including Science subjects

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