TIMELESS PIECES FROM MAI ATAFO, APRIL BY KUNBI, KINABUTI EXCITE GUESTS AT FAYROUZ L'ORIGINAL GRAND FINALE!

… Mai Gives Away an Extra Piece!

… April By Kunbi Makes Bride’s Dream Come True!

Guests went wild yesterday, Saturday, July 6^th at the L’Original finale during the auction session for outfits from the judges, courtesy Fayrouz.

During the competition, Fayrouz L’Original judges, Mai Atafo, Kunbi Oyelese of April by Kunbi, Kinabuti, Gozel Green and Orange Culture auctioned some of their exquisite designs for “Rouz currency”, courtesy Fayrouz.

As the auctions went on, guests could not hold back their excitement as they bid passionately for some of the outfits including a graceful white beaded gown by April By Kunbi as well as a brown three buttoned three piece suit by Mai Atafo.

Because of the tough bidding, guests with the highest bids received numerous donations from other guests within the hall, attracting loud cheers from everyone in attendance.  

The April By Kunbi dress later went to one of the guests who said she wanted it for her wedding. Mai Atafo also shocked

the crowd by giving away a second piece of his outfit that was auctioned, as there was a close tie between one of the guests and EbonyLife presenter, Zainab Balogun.

“This auction totally blew my mind… It’s been a really tough bid for this piece and because of this… I will be giving both bidders a piece of this outfit!” Mai said during the auction.

Team Elan, who emerged winners of the competition, walked home with the highly coveted prize of $20,000 while contending team, Team LoudTribe, came second place and received the sum of $4,000.

Team Elan will also enjoy a number of fashion opportunities including an automatic entry to showcase their designs at the InternationalLagos Design Fashion Week.

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CALLING ALL FASHION & LIFESTYLE LOVERS… FAYROUZ SEARCHES FOR BEST STYLE TEAM WITH L’ORIGINAL EXPRESSION SHOW!

… Mai Atafo, Kunbi Oyelese, Omoyemi Akerele, Orange Culture, Others Announced As Judges.

Following the launch of the Fayrouz L’Original platform in December 2013 with the ‘Party for the Originals’; Nigeria’s premium soft drink, Fayrouz has announced the search for the best fashion & lifestyle team in Nigeria.

The Fayrouz L’Original Expression show has been put together to discover and promote young and talented fashion-forward undergraduates in universities across Nigeria. The competition, which will see teams of four young creative including a Fashion Designer, Make-Up Artiste, Photographer and a Model, come together to create original ensembles. These teams will battle for the prize money of $20,000 and fashion opportunities of a lifetime.

The competition, which kicks off registration on Wednesday, April 2nd, will feature various prominent individuals who have over the years carved a niche for themselves in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry. Fayrouz has selected these fashion authorities as judges and mentors during the competition, they include celebrity designer and stylists, Mai Atafo of Mai Atafo Inspired, Kunbi Oyelese of April By Kunbi, Omoyemi Akerele of Style House, Warebi Martha of Catwalk Productions and Nobel Afrik.

Online judges who will also select the final 10 contending teams throughout the competition include the Orange Culture, Gozel Green, Kate Williams among others.

During the competition, registered teams will participate in tasks that will be given every week to move to every phase of the competition. A regional show for the final 10 teams will also hold in Enugu before a grand finale to select the L’Original team, which will hold in Lagos in July.

Interested participants can register on the Fayrouz L’Original official website (www.fayrouzloriginal.com/competition), register all team members and create a portfolio for your team and complete the task given. Contenders must be a student in a university or a corps member to be a part of the competition.

Since inception, Fayrouz has differentiated itself as Nigeria’s only natural premium soft drink within a market of various products filled with chemical ingredients such as artificial additives, preservatives and sugar substitutes. Fayrouz has proven its originality with this unique formulation and stands out as a unique brand for its counterparts to follow.

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VIDEO: THRILLS AND RED CARPET FAB... FAYROUZ PRESENTS LOVE LIKE A MOVIE 2!

If you missed this year's edition of the unforgettable love concert, Love Like A Movie 2: The Roller Coaster which features US singer, Kelly Rowland, You can see all the glitz and thrills now!

Nigerian premium beverage drink and official sponsor for LLAM2, Fayrouz was there to capture all the exciting moments from the breathtaking concert. Lovers of Fayrouz were also given the opportunity to witness the concert by winning special tickets through the Fayrouz university challenge. 

Delectable OAP, Toke Makinwa was the Fayrouz presenter of the night and she spoke to excited guests who were thrilled to be a part of LLAM2.

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FAYROUZ TO HOST INTERNATIONAL SINGER, KELLY ROWLAND AT LOVE LIKE A MOVIE 2

Nigeria’s premium beverage brand and official LLAM sponsor, Fayrouz will be hosting multiple award winning American singer and actress Kelly Rowland at the second edition of Darey Art Alade’s music concert, “Love Like A Movie: The Love Roller Coaster”.

The singer and former member of dynamic singing group, Destiny’s Child was announced today as the surprise act for this year’s edition of the concert and will join some of Nigeria’s biggest names on stage to deliver another groundbreaking concert.

Fayrouz has been a part of Love Like A Movie since last year’s maiden edition, which featured international reality star, Kim Kardashian. Makers of the refreshing soft drink have revealed that the world-class music concert and breathtaking theatrics showcases originality, which reflects what the Fayrouz brand stands for.

“The concepts behind “Love Like a Movie”which combines music and cirque du soleil type theatrics is an original initiative within the Nigerian music scene and this represents what Fayrouz stands for, which is unconventional and open-minded… We can’t wait to host Kelly Rowland and have her taste our unique cocktails” Senior Brand Manager, Fayrouz, Nnenna Ifebigh-Hemeson comments.

Kelly Rowland will be hosted at the Fayrouz turquoise carpet by the Fayrouz team before the Love concert commences.

Other performers at this year’s edition of LLAM include D’banj, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, Mo ‘Eazy, Zaina, Timi Dakolo, Waje, Muna, JJC, Eva among others.

Since inception, Fayrouz has differentiated itself as the only natural premium soft drink within a market of various products filled with chemical ingredients such as artificial additives, preservatives and sugar substitutes. Fayrouz has proven its originality with this unique formulation and stands out as a unique brand for its counterparts to follow.

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