Overview: Koko Mansion

It started airing on Sunday the 28th of June on HiTV (channel 31) and Sky (in the UK - channel 204). More info about the Mansion on Linda Ikeji's blog

It also shows on Silverbird TV (DSTV channel 131) in Nigeria. I have not got the schedule for this yet but check out the interactive Koko Mansion Website by clicking on the picture below:

There is an interesting mix of ladies in the house.

No controversies yet though! Hmm let's wait and see.

You can watch Koko Mansion online FREE (weekends only) on - this HiTV page

What Else is On?

R.I.P Michael Jackson - a true legend. What is happening to the music industry? :(

Like a friend said --

• Who else could have sold over 700m copies (total album/singles sales)?
• Who else could have their album spend over 80 weeks in theUS Top 10?
• Who else could sell 500,000 concert seats in just 4 hrs?
• Who else could have an album sell 5million copies & be said to have flopped?

"Micheal, last nite felt like 9/11 Why? Because the whole world collectively mourned again. WE LOVE YOU" --

I guess Michael' Jackson's time had come to achieve his purpose and live for 50 years. Read more about the death of Michael Jackson here and his bio here R.I.P

MADE presents Charity Event - Celebrities on the Runway (26th June)

A night of celebrities, fashion and music courtesy Made Magazine.

A host of Nollywoood celebrities will be modelling styles from popular designers. They include Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, musical artists D'Banj, Banky W, MI, Shank, Tosin Martins, GT and many more.

Outfits modelled will be from Nigerian designers Dakova, Jewel By Lisa, MAI, Exclamations, Zebra , House of Divasand Phunk Afrique.

Regular Tickets are available at Chicken Republic outlets (VI, Ikoyi, Lekki) from Sunday 21st June 2009

VIP table seats N30,000 - For VIP table seats please Call 08033029708
Front row seats N15,000
Regular seats N5,000

The aim of this event is to identify with the less privileged and proceeds will go to Bethseda Homes

D'Banj's Unusual 29th Birthday Celebration.

The Koko Master took a philanthropic turn on his birthday which was on the 9th of June, visiting a children's hopsice and donating food items, toys and a lump sum of money. He also gave out scholarship grants to three top students at Dowen College. D'Banj, whose original name isDapo Oyebanjo also stunned the students at Dowen College with a five star performance! His birthday ended at Koko Lounge, top hot spot in Lagos. Happy Birthday D'banj.

Watch out for the first Koko Mansion showing on June 28th at 3pm! Exclusive to HiTV

Goldman Sachs Women's Enterprise & Leadership (WEL) Program

Zain Africa Challenge

The Zain Africa Challenge is a fast-paced question and answer programme featuring outstanding students from across continental Africa. For Season 3, thirty-two universities from eight countries will compete for the prestigious Zain Trophy and prizes for their universities and themselves.

Zain grants to the universities and participants from the National Qualifying Tournaments through the International Championship total nearly $1,000,000 USD. Grants include cash sums, educational materials and travel.

Broadcasting Schedule for the Zain Africa Challenge for Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

In Nigeria, during the program, watch out for the viewer questions and send your answer to 33996 for NTA and 33971 for AIT to stand a chance to win Zain USB Data Cards with N1000 worth of internet usage, ipods and N3,000 free airtime.

The more entries you submit the more your chances of winning! Visit http://www.zainafricachallenge.com/




Nigeria's Next Super Model

The First Screening for the 3rd Edition of NNSM with 30 hot models picked for the first round. There will be a further eviction exercise in August where all 30 girls would be camped and engaged in different types of activities. They will be further shortlisted to 16 girls who will then go into the grand finale in October at Tinapa in Calabar.

More info at http://nigeriasnextsupermodel.com/about.html


Kel's Long Awaited Debut

Up and Coming Female Rapper Kel has completed her long overdue album and as I mentioned last week she launched it on Friday June 19th, 2009.

The album features contributions from Shank, Dare, M.I., Jesse Jags, Ill Bliss and several others. It hit stores on the 22nd of June and contains 19 tracks. According to Kel, it is a reflection of passion and sacrifice.

Check out a video of one of her songs here
http://www.notjustok.com/2009/06/21/video-kel-ft-alaye-may-d-too-fine/

Charles Novia's Unusual Reality Show

Famous Nollywood Writer and Producer, Charles Novia returns to the centre stage with a new reality show that will have 25 winners. It is tagged, Charles Novia Screen Test and is aimed at discovering star actors and actresses and giving them fantastic opportunities. Charles is the man behind The Bridesmaid, Caught In The Middle, Real Love, When Love Dies and many others.

Forms for the reality show are on sale at all Zenith Bank brances across the country for N5000. The stamped teller must be presented on the day of audition at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The audtion process will last three days.

Le Petit Marche - click here for more details and check out the June Sale info on Facebook!

Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa - Lagos Finals 09

A competition where street dance groups are selected and shortlisted to the finals (in a few words than one) across the country. The Finals will be held at

Venue: The Aquatic Hotel, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos

Date: Sunday, June 28th 2009

Time: 4pm

Visit: www.mgstreetdanceafrica.com/

Other Events Coming Up.........

• ReBirth Collection Launch 2009

• D'banjs "KokoConcert"

• BasketMouth LIVE!! O2 ARENA LONDON FRI 10 JULY!! HILARIOUS!! WILD & RAW!!!

• Le Petit Marche- ABUJA

• NNENNA OKORE - “OF EARTH... BARKS AND TOPOGRAPHY”

• Banky W

• Le Petit Marche in Abuja

• Careers in Africa

• Hunch

• Celeb News - Johnny Depp and R. Kelly

Hmmmmmmmmm Watch This Space........

Naija To The Core is now 'Nigeria: What's On?!'

What's on in June!

Entertainment

The Koko Lounge Launch

The new Koko Lounge, commonly known as KL started up by D'banj, Cecil Hammond and Baba Ikazoboh at the Silbervird Cinemas and Mall, Yaba launches tonight. The new lounge is something to check out but I presume it's targeted at the kokolettes!


Koko Mansion

Koko Mansion is a reality TV show Exclusively aired on HiTV from the 1st of June. It comprises of12 girls who will reside in a state-of –the-art mansion in Lagos City, while living lavishly as any Kokolette should.

During these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various Diva tasks and activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues. Don’t get it twisted! A Kokolette is a “Fully endowed woman with intellectual property” likened to the “Betty Irabors” and “Nike Oshinowos” of today. ~ hmmmmmm ~

The show will exclusively portray the true lifestyle of the principal character – D’Banj as a celebrity with a lot of razzmatazz. The Kokolette who emerges as the winner will win:

• A Chris Aire Diamond ring

• A brand new convertible car
• N5million

Most importantly, the winner will be D’Banjs Kokolette for one full year and will be his companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria.

Visit the Koko mansion website @ http://www.kokomansion.tv


The GLO Lafftafest

The GLO Lafftafest is an entertainment and relaxation platform for Glo customers to ease off the stress of work and city life. It is a form of rewarding Glo's loyal customers and features acts such as Baketmouth, I Go Die, Klint Da Drunk, P Square, Durella, etc. It is a monthly event showcasing comedy, music and drama for Glo customers. This month's Lafftafest will be happening on Sunday the 7th of June at the Event Place, Planet 1, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.

Entry criteria

Use a minimum of N2500 airtime in the last 30 days to qualify for a raffle draw.

Winners in the draw will receive an sms from Glo informing them once they have used the minimum airtime to qualify.

The winners will be asked to send ''GLO LAFFTA FEST'' followed by the customers phone make and model (e.g. Nokia E71) as a text message to 35001

Each text message costs N100

Customers are sent text messages once they have exceeded N2500 airtime usage and asked to respond to the text if they wish to enter for the raffle draw. Once the winners are selected, another text* is sent to the winners with the venue of the show, the entry code and the time the show would commence. *winners are advised not to delete the text message sent to their phones, containing their entry code.

The experience is always thrilling! Read about last month's Glo Laffta Fest here

Arts & Culture

Theatre @ Terra

Presents:

The 3rd Annual Season of Wole Soyinka

Every Sunday in June!

Featuring-

The Lion and The Jewel- June 7 & June 14

Death and The King's Horsemen- June 21 & June 28

Produced by Wole Oguntokun, every Sunday in June at Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Time- 3pm & 6pm

Tickets- N2000

ISOKAN - Togetherness

An exhibition of paintings, & sculptures.

By Iponri Studios

GRAND OPENING: 6^th of June, 2009 at 4pm prompt

Exhibition continues until Thursday 11^th of June 2009

VENUE: TERRA KULTURE

PLOT 1376 TIAMIYU SAVAGE STREET , OFF AHMADU BELLO WAY

VICTORIA ISLAND , LAGOS

Specialist

'Girl Talk'

Let's Talk again
On: 6th June
At: 10b Ikoya Avenue off Queens Drive off Macpherson, Ikoyi
At: 2pm

The girls are going to have a great time! Come prepared!