BEAUTY AND MAKEUP ENTREPRENEUR, TARA FELA DUROTOYE COVERS MAY 2014 EDITION OF GENEVIEVE MAGAZINE ‎

Africa’s leading beauty and makeup entrepreneur and CEO of House of Tara
International, Tara Fela Durotoye, is the cover girl for the May 2014 edition of Genevieve Magazine.

The entrepreneur dishes on running a beauty business for over 15 years, balancing her roles as mother, wife and business owner as well as the new retail strategy her ever growing business; House of Tara is undertaking and it's new deal with L'Oreal.

Rocking a figure hugging piece with a beaming smile on the cover, the quintessential entrepreneur who is styled by Dimeji Alara shares what it takes to build an enduring brand and her continued desire to motivate and encourage budding beauty and makeup entrepreneurs.



About House of Tara

Set up in 1998, House of Tara is a pioneer in the beauty and makeup industry in Nigeria and Africa as a whole and a trailblazer in the areas of retail, distribution channel management and education. Known also as an industry enabler, the brand; being the first to set up a beauty school in Nigeria has over 3,000 reps spread across the country and 14 stores to its name.

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D'BANJ, GENEVIEVE, TIWA SAVAGE, MAI ATAFO SET FOR FAB NIGHT OUT 2012

In less than a week, FAB Magazine will host another stylish evening of celebration with the third edition of FAB Night Out. Set to take place on Sunday 2nd December 2012 at Landmark Village in Victoria Island, Lagos, with black carpet starting at 6pm prompt, FAB Night Out 2012 will play host to a bevy of VIP guests from the world of business, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. The night will see awards presented to winners of the public voted in 26 categories and 3 lifetime achievement awards as decided by FAB Magazine to be given to Fashion Icon of the Year, Fabulous African Business and Fabulous African Business Person.

 The stage will be set for some of the most celebrated names of Nigerian music who will be performing live on the night; eLDee and Da Trybe 2.0 including Aramide, Sojay and K9; Darey and the Soul Musik crew including MoEazy, SeyiShay and Zaina; Brymo from Chocolate City and AjeButter. On the runway showcasing their latest designs will be Nigeria's Mai Atafo Inspired with dapper menswear designs and Asake Oge from the UK with glam eveningwear, and lastly Ghana's Christie Brown showcasing creative African-inspired designs. Beyond fashion and entertainment, FAB Night Out will feature spoken word by Sage Hasson and a keynote address by author and change agent Adewale Ajadi. FAB Night Out 2012 is supported by Pattaya Oriental, Newton and David, Jack Daniels and Hewlett Packard.

Two lucky winners on the night will get two brand new HP laptops as a FAB gift, courtesy of Hewlett Packard, Media partners for FAB Night Out 2012 are Trace Urban, Beat FM and Spice TV and the social media hashtag for the event is #FNO2012 Public voting which closes midnight on 30 November 2012 can be done online at http://fabmagazineonline.com/awards/ and event will be streamed live at http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-tv/.

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BUZZ & EXCITEMENT AS THE FUTURE AWARDS SEASON 7 LAUNCHES IN LAGOS

The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards has announced the start of Season 7. The event will launch on Democracy Day, May 29 at an invite-only media and VIP event at The Coral Reef, Lagos. Referred to by the World Bank as “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, The Future Awards continues to remain the most influential and popular youth platform that identifies young people who have excelled at their work, celebrates their achievements, and showcases them as role models to inspire a generation of Africans to believe in themselves and the future of their countries.

“There is a reason why, when you Google for “Nigeria’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards is the result that turns up,” says the head of the CWC Ohimai Atafo. “Over the past seven years, we have taken seriously our mandate to inspire leadership and build enterprise and nothing excites us more than the experience of presenting the over 1000 Positive Role Models (especially outside of entertainment) to young Nigerians and Africans.

“Through the very success “I am the future”, “I represent Naija” and other campaigns, these awards have led the charge to restore faith in country amounst young people, fundamentally altered for good the way young Nigerians are viewed as leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs, become a launch-pad for change projects, businesses, ideas and collaborations across the country, gotten more young people involved in leadership and governance, and in pioneering the merging f pop culture with development and advocacy, has made it cool for young people to get involved in their country. We are excited to be on that journey again.”

At the event, the Committee will unveil the campaign for this season, the judges, the process, the categories, and the schedule of activities including the town hall meetings across the country’s six geo-political zones. There will also be an exclusive interactive session with organisers, winners and associates of the awards. The Future Awards 2012 will hold on August 26, 2012. More information on this year’s event can be found on www.facebook.com/TheFutureAwards. Official media partner is Y! (www.ynaija.com).



ABOUT THE FUTURE AWARDS

Referred to by the World bank as 'Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, The Future Awards continues to be the most influential and popular youth platform on the continent. It identifies young people who have excelled at their work, celebrates their achievements, and showcases them as role models to inspire a generation of Africans to believe in themselves and the future of their countries. With outreaches to Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa and having visited at least 24 states in Nigeria, The Future Awards has also been described by respected leaders as “Africa's biggest youth event” and in seven years, has produced 126 winners and over 1,000 nominees. Our mission is to inspire leadership and build enterprise.

To this end, The Future Awards has created authentic made-in-Nigeria superstars, outside of entertainment, fashion and the media. Winners include female farmer and face of youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Mosunmola Umoru; international author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, NASA scholar, Tosin Otitoju, founder of the Dustbin Estate Children’s Foundation Tolu Sangosanya, investor of the 1-second power change-over based in Ajegunle, Otejiri Oghoghorie, and the 2011 winner for Young Person of the Year, farm technology entrepreneur and Rolex Award winner, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu. This is a critical mass of young people that are positioned as leaders and whose collective influence can change the leadership equation for an evolving nation.

The Future Awards, and its sister brand, The Future Project have thus become known and respected across the continent for being in the forefront of inspiring a new generation of leaders/leadership for Nigeria, working with the Africa Union, the US Government, the British Council, the Ministry of Youth Development, the Nigerian Presidency amongst other organisations.

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Genevieve Nnaji turns 33

Join us in wishing Nollywood's finest a happy birthday.

Genevieve Nnaji (born May 3, 1979) grew up in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria. The fourth of eight children, she was brought up in a middle-class environment. Her father worked as an engineer and her mother worked as a teacher. She attended the Methodist Girls College Yaba before heading to the University of Lagos.

While at the university, Genevieve began auditioning for acting jobs among the many Nollywood productions. Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then-popular television soap opera "Ripples" at the age of 8. She was also featured in several commercials, some of which included Pronto beverage and Omo detergent. In 2004, she became the face of Lux soap in a highly lucrative sponsorship deal. In 1998, at the age of 19, she made her debut in the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie "Most Wanted." Her subsequent movies include "Last Party," "Mark of the Beast," and "Ijele."

She has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies. Nnaji received several awards and nominations for her work, including the Best Actress of the year award at the 2001 City People Awards and the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2005 African Movie Academy Awards. In 2004, she signed a recording contract with EKB Records, a Ghanaian record label, and released her debut album, "One Logologo Line," a mix of various styles of so-called urban music. In 2008, Nnaji launched a clothing line called St. Genevieve, which donates a percentage of its proceeds to charity. She is one of the best-paid actresses in Nollywood.

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GENEVIEVE NNAJI, DBANJ, ASA SLUG IT OUT AT FAB AWARDS

FAB Magazine, Nigeria’s leading international fashion journal has announced a star-studded list of entertainment, fashion and music icons nominated for the second edition of FAB Night out- An annual fashion/ awards show scheduled to hold at the Landmark events centre Victoria Island, Lagos on December 11, 2011.

The long list of nominees were unveiled at an event held at The Marquee in Lagos on October 22, 2011. Nollywood acts Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Monalisa Chinda, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Nse Ikpe Etim, Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michael are joined on the most stylish actor and actress list by Tinsel favorite Gideon Okeke. The music industry is not left out as Dbanj, Naeto C, Goldie, Muna, Bez, Tiwa Savage, Darey, Asa, Sasha and Lynxx are up for the most stylish artiste contest.

The fashion world is well represented by the likes of Deola Sagoe, Mai Atafo, Uti Nwachukwu, Dimeji Alara and Bolaji Animashaun. In addition, this year’s list of nominees accommodates On Air Personalities from Radio and TV- Fan favorites Toolz, Tosyn Bucknor, Yvonne

Ekwere, Yaw, Wana, Efe Tommy, Eku Edewor, Frank Edoho and Adams Ibrahim. Well known for showcasing exclusive designs from Africa’s latest fabric collections, FAB Night Out will also have spectacular displays from designers drawn from across Africa, as well as performances from some of the continent’s finest artistes.

‘‘Guests can look forward to a night of endless drinks, dancing and shoulder-rubbing with some of fashion and music's finest, so dress daring and arrive on time’’ FAB founder F

amilusi Akin Babajide , a well known bespoke suit designer and entrepreneur says. Born January 25, 1978 and raised in Lagos, Familusi Akin Babajide (FAB) is believed to be a reincarnation of His grandfather who was a tailor and passed away a few weeks before he was born. In 2001, when
he was 23, he discovered his interest in making his own clothes, having traded in clothing and accessories for a few years. Mostly self-taught, the young designer used his background in the Sciences to do research in Fabric, Fit and Finishing to create winning

pieces -and the first shirt he ever produced was mistaken for a Jermyn Street product! With the applause a

nd exclamations that came from clients, friends and family, the brand was born; and Exclamations Couture has since focused on setting the standards for the tailoring of Shirts and Suits in Africa.
In all, 26 awards will be given out to deserving talents at this year’s FAB Night Out including a special recognition category for Deola Sagoe.

The event is produced by FAB Magazine, and supported by Vlisco, Trace TV, Beat FM, Pattaya Oriental, Zapphaire Events and Barcadi. FAB Night out debuted in 2010 as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents with the best, offering every calendar year with a total of twenty six award plaques to reward deserving talents.

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FULL LIST OF NOMINEES
1. DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (WEST AFRICA)
- Bridget Awosika (Bridget Awosika)
- Bunmi Koko
- Grey
- Eki Orleans
- Christie Brown

2. DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (SOUTH AFRICA)
- KLUK CGDT
- Heni
- David Tlale
- Stiaan Louw
- Stoned Cherrie

3. MODEL OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
- Makida Moka
- Emmanuella Chika
- Milen Magese
- Kinee Diouf
- Nyasha Matonhodze

4. MODEL OF THE YEAR (MALE)
- Francis Nwodu
- TY Ogunkoya
- Brookly Soumaharo
- Uti Nwachukwu
- Kevin Godson


5. FASHION BRAND OF THE YEAR
- Kinabuti
- Mai Atafo
- Zebra Living
- David Wej
- Jewel by Lisa

6. LIFESTYLE BRAND OF THE YEAR
- Temple Muse
- Polo Luxury
- Quintessentially Nigeria
- The Life House
- The Play Group

7. MOST STYLISH ARTISTE (MALE)
- Darey
- Lynxx
- D’Banj
- Naeto C
- Bez Idakula

FEMALE
- Muna
- Asa
- Goldie
- Tiwa Savage
- Sasha P

8. MOST STYLISH ACTOR
- Majid Michel
- Ramsey Noah
- Gideon Okeke
- Jim Iyke
- Mike Ezuruonye


9. MOST STYLISH ACTRESS
- Genevieve Nnaji
- Monalisa Chinda
- Rita Dominic
- Nse Ikpe – Etim
- Kate Henshaw – Nuttal

10. TV SHOW OF THE YEAR*****
- Jacob’s Cross
- MTN Project Fame
- Big Brother Amplified
- Glo Naija Sings
- Gulder Ultimate Search
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11. TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
- Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere
- Eku Edewor
- Adams Ibrahim
- Frank Edoho
- Efe Tommy

12. RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
- Beat 99.9 FM
- Inspiration 92.3 FM
- Wazobia 95.1 FM
- Cool 96.9 FM
- Rhythm 93.7 FM

13. ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
- Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru
- Wana
- Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu
- Tosyn Bucknor
- Emmanuel ‘Mannie’ Essien

14. CAR OF THE YEAR**********
- Mercedes Benz S550 (2011)
- Range Rover Sport (2011)
- Toyota Land Cruiser (2011)
- Porsche Cayenne (2011)
- Volkswagen Toureg (2011)


15. RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
- Indigo Restaurant
- Bazaar Restaurant
- Yellow Chilli Restaurant
- Jevenik Restaurant
- Piccolomondo Restaurant

16. BAR OF THE YEAR
- De Marquee
- Reeds
- Soul Lounge
- Liquids Lounge
- Ediz Wine Bar

17. DJ OF THE YEAR
- DJ Caise
- DJ Humility
- DJ Neptune
- DJ Jimmy Jatt
- DJ Sose

18. CLUB OF THE YEAR
- Dueces
- Chrome
- Play
- Cubana
- Aqua

19. HOTEL OF THE YEAR
- Radisson blu
- Federal Palace Hotel and Casino
- Four Points by Sheraton
- Southern Sun
- Protea (Ikoyi Westwood)

20. MAKE-UP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Lola Maja
- Seun Omisesan
- David Onyedike
- Banke Meshida
- Jide Adedeji


21. HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR

- Ugo Igbokwe (Make Me)
- Ola Garba
- Shola
- Racheal

22. FASHION WRITER OF THE YEAR
- Rukky Ladoja (Y! Naija)
- Mary Ononokpono
- Ijeoma Ndekwu
- Ezinne Chinkata
- Chioma Nnadi


23. FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR
- Dimeji Alara
- Crystal Deroche
- Ebun Aboderin
- Bolaji Animashaun
- Veronica Ebie

24. FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
- Hakeem Salam
- Kelechi Amadi-Obi
- Moussa Moussa
- Toni Tones
- Oladipo Oladapo

25. ONLINE PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR

- Bella Naija
- One Nigerian Boy
- Y Naija
- 360 Nobs
- The Fancy Hub

26. FASHION ICON OF THE YEAR
- DEOLA SAGOE

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Genevieve Nnaji speaks on Mirror Boy

Actress, Genevieve Nnaji during the week revealed that she was fascinated by the simplicity of the story of Mirror Boy and the determination of the producer and director, Obi Emelonye to do something ‘special’ and the success of the movie in UK, Ghana and presently Nigeria has justified her choice.

“I was impressed with the way the writer spin a whole lot around of a simple story of mother and child and a spirit. It is told in such a way that you feel the three distinct characters. You feel the pain of a mother whose child is missing, you feel the trouble of an African boy born in Uk in search of identity and you feel the emotion of a reincarnated father who doesn’t want his biological child lost on the world of ‘missed identity’. It is the kind of story that touches you from the screen so I am not surprised at the success so far at the cinema’.

Mirror Boy which has been at Nigerian cinemas for four weeks running have so far grossed over N15 million and it sets the enviable record of being the highest selling Nollywood movie in Ghana and the longest running movie by any African in UK cinema.

The movie which was shot in Gambia features Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme, and a Gambian star.

The Mirror Boy’ is an enthralling journey as seen through the eyes of a London- born 12 year old African boy, Tijani. After a London street fight on 13th of June, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. A cathartic climax helps TIJANI to unravel the mystery of the MIRROR BOY. It also provides him with a rather mystical explanation for the way his life has cascaded from the 13th of June towards this inter-twined fate with a father he has never met.

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS AS MIRROR BOY PREMIERES AUGUST 5

... Genevieve confesses, ‘Mirror Boy’ premiere at the Empire Leicester Square in London, UK, is the biggest premiere I ever attended.

As countdown begins to August 5, 2011, the premiere date of the highly publicized ‘Mirror Boy’, tongues have not stopped wagging. A lot of people cannot wait to see what made the movie so thick especially in terms of all the international records accrued so far.

Already generating a lot of buzz amongst nollywood stakeholders and the media, speculations are high that the ‘Mirror Boy’ premiere is going to be another constellation of stars and celebrities.

‘Mirror Boy’ was written, produced and directed by Obi Emelonye and it features Nollywood’s finest, Genevieve Nnaji and Osita Iheme.

Highly passionate about ‘Mirror Boy’, Genevieve Nnaji speaking at the Mirror Boy premiere in Empire Leicester Square, London, UK said it was the biggest premiere she had ever attended and is very proud to be a part of the movie.

Osita Iheme another strong character in the movie said ‘my role in ‘Mirror Boy’ was a very challenging one but that did not make me less excited about the movie. Knowing Nollywood so well and having seen ‘Mirror Boy’ I have no doubt that the movie will be a hit’

Obi Emelonye speaking on the movie said ‘I am really looking forward to the ‘Mirror Boy’ premiere in Nigeria, it is a home coming for ‘Mirror Boy’ and the amount of support and accolades we have been getting tells me I am not the only one excited about the movie, Nigerians are too’.

‘The Mirror Boy’ is an enthralling journey as seen through the eyes of a London- born 12 year old African boy, Tijani. After a London street fight on 13th of June, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. A cathartic climax helps TIJANI to unravel the mystery of the MIRROR BOY. It also provides him with a rather mystical explanation for the way his life has cascaded from the 13th of June towards this inter-twined fate with a father he has never met.

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THE GRAND PREMIERE OF ‘BENT ARROWS’

Stella Damacus, Genevieve, Omoni Oboli, The CEO of Stingomania, Mr Ope Banwo, Lancelot Imaseun the director of the movie, Desmond Elliot, Cobhams Asuquo, Chelsea Eze, Kene Mpakru are but few of the dignitaries that graced the ‘Bent Arrows’ premiere at the Silverbird Galleria on Thursday April 14, 2011.

The event started with dapperly looking guests and celebrities bringing on poise and style on the red carpet while paparazzi and the press had a field day mingling with the stars and taking pictures.

The premiere proper began in a packed full hall with the introductions of the producer, director and some of the cast of the movie. The audience obviously captivated by the storyline of the movie was quiet for most of the movie except for some various interventions of claps and uproar of laughter. Once the movie ended guests were on their feet clapping and commending the producer for a job well done.

While we thought that was the end of the show for the night, Cobhams Asuquo who produced the independent soundtrack album for ‘Bent Arrows’ came on stage and treated the stars and guests a wonderful rendition of the soundtracks of the movie. Stella Damasus who also featured in the soundtrack album of ‘Bent Arrows’, took over the stage after Cobhams and gave a great performance that left the audience spellbound.

The event was wrapped up with the writer and producer of the film Isang, Ubong Awah giving a vote of thanks to everyone present and sating that the story of ‘Bent Arrows’ is a reality that stares at us everyday with a lot of our young girls going out there without the fear of God in their hearts.

Available in cinemas across the country from April 15, 2011, ‘Bent Arrows’ tells the story of three young ladies and their trials in the hands of men, parents and the society and how it affects their individual life. The movie brings to mind the ills of the society against women and the undue parental intervention in the lives of young women and the ills of sexual abuse on young women.

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GENEVIEVE, BANKY W, OTHERS WIN FAB AWARDS

It was a fantastic night as celebrities and fashionistas from all over Africa converged at Landmark Village Victoria Island Lagos on Sunday December 5, for a Black Carpet Dinner event that saw celebs in creative wears troop out in their hundreds to enjoy a fabulous night of music and dance, fashion and style, and a lot to eat and drink.

The FAB fashion show, showcasing exclusive designs from VLISCO’S latest fabric collection; Gallery Of Poems by Nigeria’s own Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi and celebrated designer MAI, Ghanaian label Jil Couture and budding Nigerian talent from the UK, Re Bahia made the evening
colourful as models paraded the stylish designs made from VLISCO’S latest Fabric.
The event turned out to be a massive gathering of notable personalities from different works of life who have a lot in common, especially a passion for Fashion.

Entertainers such as Sasha, Eldee, Seyi Law, Bez and Mo’cheddah thrilled the crowd with their performances, while Tee-A and Vixen guided guests through the night. “It’s a honour to be able to bring all these great people together under one roof, to celebrate an art that is important to all of us.

I’m excited about how everything has played out; and particularly happy about the FAB awards to 25 deserving recipients” Publisher Familusi Akin Babajide says. Those honored with the FAB awards include Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, Banky W, Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi and Jimmy JATT.

FAB Magazine, Nigeria’s leading international fashion journal. The all colour, all gloss fashion and lifestyle publication teamed up with lush label VLISCO to bring fashion lovers an unprecedented night of fun and festivity. Guests told journalists the event is one of the best fashion ‘gigs’ ever held in Lagos. It was also a night when some people were given awards for their achievement in the style industry.

The star-studded event paraded guests such as Isio Wanoghio, Abbah Folawiyo, Chris Ubosi, Sam Onyemelukwe, Kunle Afolayan, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Chaz B, Omawunmi, Dimeji Alara, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, DJ Jimmy JATT, Sasha, Banky W, Timi Dakolo, Rita Dominic, Eldee,
Adawre Achumba, Ayeni Adekunle, Rhecks, Lamide Akintobi, Tee A, Linda Ikeji and Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi.

FULL LIST OF FAB AWARDS WINNERS
Designer of the year (West Africa) - Lanre Da Silva
Designer of the year (South Africa) - David Tlale
Model of the year (Male) - TY Ogunkoya
Model of the year (Female) - Isio Wanoghio
Fashion Brand of the year - Mai Atafo Inspired
Lifestyle Brand of the year - Sixth Sense Interiors
Most Stylish Male Artist - Banky W
Most Stylish Female Artist - Sasha P
Most stylish Actor of the Year - Ramsey Noah
Most Stylish Actress of the year - Genevieve Nnaji
TV Show of the year - Tinsel
TV Presenter of the year - Adaure Achumba
Radio Station of the year - The Beat 99.9 FM
On Air Personality of the year - Chaz B
Car of the year - Porsche Cayenne
Restaurant of the year - Skyy Restaurant
Bar of the year - Play Sports Bar n Lounge
Disc Jockey of the year - DJ Jimmy Jatt
Club of the year - Club Play, Abuja
Hotel of the year - Lagos Oriental Hotel
Makeup artist of the year - Banke Meshida Lawal
Hair Stylist of the year - Ugo Igbokwe
Fashion Writer of the year - Ijeoma Ndekwu
Fashion Photographer of the year - Kelechi Amadi Obi
Fashion Stylist of the year - Dimeji Alara.

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