"It’s Our Time"....Says D’Banj, UN Ambassador for Youth..

Just a few days ago, my ‘bestie’ Bose and I were talking..(not really we were bbing..same as talking right???)...I was bragging that I had registered to VOTE and proudly asserted that henceforth I wished to be addressed as ‘Bola RV’ (i.e Bola Registered Voter) just like my friend Sola Kuti RV..the Title Custodian:)

A bb smile sent and she quickly reminded me that she had registered way before me the  previous week  ...making her claim the title ‘Bose SRV’ (i.e Bose Senior Registered Voter)...bb smiles after we agreed that  there was no contest..Bose SRV it was and still is.

Looking back on that small talk we had, it suddenly occurred to me that for the first time ever, I was going to be taking a stand for change in Nigeria..I along with my bestie and millions of other Nigerians will be exercising our civil right to choose a better future for Nigeria and it does fill me with pride...we have certainly come a long way as a people...

I’m so delighted all I can say is I’m D’Banj..!!!! Well not really ..I’m 'Bola'...like my mama calls me or 'Shiny' like my girls call me...but right now D’Banj and I have something in common...we are both Registered Voters ....Whoop! Wooop! Here goes your title ‘Ambassador Dbanj SSRV’ :)

But D’Banj UN Ambassador for youth is taking it a step further with a “Not for Profit’ campaign titled OUR TIME a social responsibility initiative in collaboration with other artists like P-Square, Banky-W, Sound Sultan, Timi Dakolo, Duncan Mighty, Timaya are encouraging Nigerian Youths to go all out to REGISTER AND VOTE.

True Nigeria lovers to the core these Artists are doing something rather novel.While various organizations have been formed to support this cause, this is the first time in Nigerian Entertainment History, that artists have formed a coalition, to encourage the Youth of Nigeria to register to vote, vote, and have a voice in the future of Nigeria. The Intentions of OUR TIME is to utilize a unique platform to create a campaign that will mobilize the youths to participate in the ongoing voters registration exercise via radio jingles, television ads, print media, online marketing and concerts in six geographical regions in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Led by D’banj and Mo Hits Records, a 6 state concert is being planned which will feature top international African and Nigerian artists. Entry to the concert will be strictly by showing your voters registration card.

The advantages include positioning Nigeria under the present leadership as a true democratic country, ensuring the massive participation of youths in the democratic process, initiating change through positive social interaction, worldwide media coverage of the positive changes thereby showcasing a new Nigeria and the power of the youths to decide their leadership. D’banj, Musical Artist and UN Ambassador for the youths and foremost voice of the youths in the federal republic of Nigeria alongside leading artists (MOHITS CREW, P SQUARE, NAETO C, SASHA P, M.I., DUNCAN MIGHTY, TERRY G, TIMAYA, TIMI DAKOLO etc) embark on a series of free concerts in Six geographical regions of Nigeria in a bid to ensure youth participation in the ongoing voters registration. 

Entry into these concerts will require no gate fee, only your VOTERS REGISTERATION CARDS. 

So guys and gals...we have less than 48 hours to go ...if you haven’t registered to vote. Please do all it takes...queue  if you have to, wait if you have to, whatever you do.. DO NOT LOSE OUT ON YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE..REGISTER TO VOTE. 

Like Ambassador D’Banj says....Ki mon ....Let’s go..:) REGISTER AND VOTE, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE..USE IT...! OOOOOSHEEE!!!!!!

Lagos loves Karen Millen's 'Curvaceous'..Do you?

The Karen Millen Curvaceous Satin Dress -
Spotted on Nollywood's Stephanie Okereke...loved by Fashionistas.

Belle of the Red Carpet
Pic by Niyi Tabiti

America's  Bethenny Frankel from
'Real Housewives of New York City' Series
was spotted wearing it on their 'Reunion Show' on Cable TV

When Nollywood Sweetheart, Stephanie Okereke  wore this  gorgeous satin dress by Karen Millen  to a movie premiere, she was most certainly the 'Belle of the Red Carpet'. Rave reviews followed and tailors got cracking creating Ankara/Aso-Ebi interpretations of the design.Some more obvious than others, some just dodgy to the core or would that be dodgy to the needle?..LOL!

This Fashionista looks
absolutely fabulous! 

Some say it's common but  I say its much loved...truth be told the dress is extremely flattering you don't even need to have a great body to pull it off.  This signature stretch fitted satin dress has a sculptured one shoulder ruffle and waterfall detail down the opposite side that enhances the body form to show-off an illusion of a feminine hour glass body. In my opinion it really should have been called 'The Illusionist' but the stylish and popular UK  high street store instead  named it 'Curvaceous' .

Curvaceous is probably one of Karen Millen the popular UK High Street Store's best sellers, celebrities just love it!

Even America's  Bethenny Frankel from 'Real Housewives of New York City' Series was spotted wearing it on their 'Reunion Show' on Cable TV soon after she had a baby and I must say; she looked absolutely fabulous. The 'Illusionist' came through for her although her great size 4 body certainly didn't show any tell tale signs of motherhood.

When 'Curvaceous' made its way to the shops, it  was just going to be another  great dress to wear to a good friend's wedding but it quickly became a fashion 'must-have' as London shops kept selling out again and again but if the dress was as a hit in London, then I guess i can safely say it was partly as a result of its double success in Lagos..where we don't even have an official Karen Millen Store or presence yet it's Karen Millen 'OVER KILL' here.

Hello Gorgeous!

Ladies just can't seem to get enough of this stylish store. I heard through a colleague that Goldie, the funky 'Mo le gba oko lo wo eh' singer only wears Karen Millen dresses. Well that's something after all Karen Millen make really stylish statements..they are not very expensive but you can't say they are cheap either…

However more than any other Karen Millen Dress, 'Curvaceous' seems to be owned and throughly rocked by many Naija Fashionistas..The true masters of illusion..LOL! Whether it's the original or a tailors Aso-ebi interpretation of it, look out for it at a party or event near you…its as though one wearer is dedicated to each party.

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If I didn't know any better I would have thought the dress was on a time share arrangement across Naij..LOL…Every time I see the dress, I wonder if the  demand for the dress  sky rocketed due to the 'Stephanie Okereke' celebrity effect  or if every girl just wants that hour glass body magic it creates…Whichever way the truth is 'Karen Millen's Curvaceous' is  a red carpet success across the globe.

 As at today, even if you wanted the dress..you can't have it.  It's SOLD OUT..!!!
It was recently reduced  from £180 to £90 and it literally flew off the shelves although I think they are probably Lagos-bound..LOL! If I'm correct  'Curvaceous' will keep rearing it's gorgeous exaggerated shoulder at every other party for a long time in Nigeria..after all we are the real masters of illusion..LOL!

If you are one of the 'lucky' or not so lucky owners (depending on how you see it) of  Karen Millen's Curvaceous satin dress or just  a Karen Millen lover like me…say Yeah! Yeah!  

I say …"Yeaah! Yeaaah"…  as I raise a glass to drink to the Naija woman's  quintessential sense of style and of course I drink to the Karen Millen's Curvaceous Satin Dress…The  Honourary Nigerian Fashionista 'Body Magic' Dress!

Do you like it, own or want it?