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The ELITES In Style Edition Takes You On A Blinging Friday!!!
The ELITES In Style Edition Takes You On A Blinging Friday!!!
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As one of the world’s biggest and most glamorous nights of the year, the annual Academy Awards ceremony always plays host to some of the most extravagant outfits and, of course, some jaw-dropping blings.
The 2023 Oscars award ceremony was no exception. It paraded a galaxy of superstars who wore some of the worldโs most spectacular pieces of jewellery that shone against opulent gowns, tuxes and eye-popping makeup styles at the event of the year.
Of course, diamonds were at the centre of the conversation, and each attendee brought their own special brand of glitz and glamour to the worldโs most glamorous event.
Check out some of the statement jewellery that threatened to upstage the fashion at the 2023 Oscar.
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Wizkid performs โTroubled Mindโ at British Fashion Awards
Wizkid, the Grammy-winning singer, delivered a breathtaking performance of his new song โTroubled Mindโ at the 2024 British Fashion Awards.
This yearโs event, held on Monday night at the Royal Albert Hall in London, saw Wizkid perform in the presence of some of the fashion worldโs most prominent figures, including British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, Diorโs Kim Jones, and Tom Ford.
โTroubled Mindโ, which serves as the opening track of โMorayoโ, Wizkidโs newly released sixth studio album, thrilled the audience as the singer poured emotion into the performance.
The night saw Jonathan Anderson, the Irish-born designer, clinch the coveted Designer of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
Celebrities including Rihanna and A$AP Rocky also graced the occasion, with Rocky receiving the Cultural Innovator award.
Born Ayodeji Balogun, Wizkid gained prominence in 2011 when he released his debut album โSuperstarโ.
He has released five additional albums including, โAyoโ in 2014, โSound From The Other Sideโ in 2017, โMade In Lagosโ in 2020, โMore Love, Less Egoโ in 2022 and โMorayo in 2024.
The singer has also received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award in 2021 for his collaboration with Beyoncรฉ on the hit song โBrown Skin Girlโ.
In October, โMade in Lagosโ was recognised as the most-streamed Nigerian album on Apple Music.
Watch Wizkidโs performance here
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SEE FULL LIST: โJagun Jagunโ wins six categories at 2024 BON Awards
Femi Adebayoโs epic โJagun Jagunโ has won six award categories at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) ceremony.
The 16th edition of the BON Awards was held on Sunday night at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara.
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, the actress, hosted the award ceremony.
At the ceremony, Femi Adebayoโs epic film โJagun Jagunโ was a standout entry, winning a total of six award categories.
These include โBest Actorโ, Best Costumeโ, โBest Indigenous Filmโ, โBest Production Designโ, and โBest Special Effectโ.
Another significant winner was the film โMomiwaโ, which took home โBest Editingโ and โBest Screenplayโ.
โJagun Jagunโ was nominated in 12 categories.
The Netflix original Yoruba film, released in August 2023, tells the story of a warlord respected within and outside his community.
The arrival of a young man reveals his insecurities, as he fears that his authority may soon be displaced.
See the full list of winners below.
Best Cinematography
- ADIRE
Director of the Year
- BAYO TIJANI & TOPE ADEBAYO (Jagun Jagun)
Best Social Message
- UNLEASHED
Best Short Film
- OUT OF MANY
Best Actor
- FEMI ADEBAYO (JAGUN JAGUN)
Best Actress
- WUNMI DADA (UNKNOWN SOJA)
Best Supporting Actress
- MERCY AIGBE (ADA OMO DADDY)
Best Supporting Actor
- KEPPY EKPENYONG (THE WEEKEND)
Best Editing
- MOMIWA
Best Costume
- JAGUN JAGUN
Best Sound
- OFFSHOOT
Best Soundtrack
- OLOKU ADA
BEST USE OF FOOD
- NWANYI ABACHA
Best Indigenous Film
- JAGUN JAGUN
Best Child Actor
- NIFEMI LAWAL
Best Child Actress
- DARASIMI NADI (UNKNOWN SOJA)
Most Promising Actor
- OZECHI FRANKLIN IZUCHUCHUKWU
Most Promising Actress
- CHIOMA OKAFOR
Best Production Design
- JAGUN JAGUN
Best Screenplay
- MOMIWA
Best Use of Food
- ORISA
Best Kiss
- HALIMA GANIYU & DAVID AKANDE (ETI KETA)
Best Special Effect
- JAGUN JAGUN
Best Documentary
- IS IT YOUR MONEY?
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JCI Nigeria Hosts The 4th Edition Of The Global Digital Economy Summit
The Global Digital Economy Summit (GDES) 4.0, held on 12th October 2024, at Park Inn, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, accentuates the pivotal role of international trade, foreign direct investment, and technology diffusion in shaping economies worldwide, particularly highlighting the potential for digital inclusion and trade empowerment to achieve shared prosperity in Africa.
The summit, organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria in collaboration with JCI South Africa, JCI Zimbabwe, JCI Niger, JCI Benin Republic, and JCI Malaysia, attracted a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, professionals, undergraduates, and civil servants from across the globe.
Focused on โDigital Inclusion and Trade Empowerment: A Path to Shared Prosperity,โ GDES 4.0 brought together leaders, innovators, and experts who shared insights into the vital role of digital technologies, intellectual property, and cross-border collaborations in shaping sustainable economic development, particularly in Africa.
The keynote address by Dr. Oluwatobiloba Moody, Director, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), captivated the audience with his perspective on the importance of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation and economic growth.
His speech was a deep reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements.
A lively panel discussion featured experts such as Ezekiel Solesi, CEO of LIMBSimple, and Ayo Olajide, JCI South Africaโs Vice President, moderated by Ekezue Anthonia Ezenwa, JCI Nigeriaโs 2024 Director of Business Opportunities.
They emphasised the necessity of digital skills for economic relevance and highlighted the importance of partnerships for business growth and sustainability.
Their insights affirmed the need for continual innovation in a progressively digital world, warning that businesses risk falling behind if they neglect emerging technological trends.
A notable highlight of the summit was the International Business Pitch Competition, which featured 10 finalists.
After rigorous training on pitch deck mastery, five finalists competed for top honours. AnyWash App (Omotola Olaifa) emerged as the winner, followed by SundryAgro Ltd. (Eyitayo Onigbinde), and FundCity (Deborah Abayomi), who took second and third place respectively.
These winners were awarded cash prizes, business development and intellectual property support from the World Intellectual Property Organisation and expert sessions with AfriGlocal Venture Capital, an important partner in this initiative.
The summit also featured goodwill messages from key figures like JCI World President Kaveen Kumaravel, and JCI Executive Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Tetiweh Nzimah who highlighted JCIโs commitment to supporting digital innovation and youth engagement.
JCI Nigeria President, JCI Senator Sandra Ekene Efemuaye, praised the summitโs impact, encouraged participants to leverage the rich learning, networking opportunities and collaboration presented and commended the Directorate of Business Opportunities for successfully implementing a standard event.
National Director of Business Opportunities, Ekezue Anthonia Ezenwa, expressed her gratitude for the support from JCI leadership, recognising the Directorateโs role in the impactful gathering.
The outcomes of the summit were far-reaching. The top five pitch competition participants received vital business development and intellectual property support from WIPO, alongside expert sessions from AfriGlocal Venture Capital.
The partnerships and discussions set the stage for future collaborations aimed at ensuring the continued success of GDES and its initiatives.
The summit concluded with a call for governments across the globe to implement robust policies that protect digital economy assets and ensure digital inclusion for all.
It also highlighted the importance of continuous upskilling and innovation for businesses and entrepreneurs to stay competitive in an ever-evolving technological world.
We sincerely appreciate all our partners and sponsors for their dedication to the success of the summit.
We especially appreciate Bodex Media for promoting the summit’s impact across digital platforms and traditional media.
Attendees left the summit inspired to further integrate digital tools and innovative strategies into their pursuits, with anticipation already growing for the 2025 Global Digital Economy Summit 5.0, promising even greater opportunities and insights with a vision to further solidify the role of technology in creating a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous future.
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