The countdown is on to the 2014 edition of the Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival. Billed as the largest annual gathering of Nigerians in Europe, this years' edition will feature musicians, comedians, fashion and the very best of Nigerian food and drinks. The Nigerian Corner has been a permanent feature of the Notting Hill Carnival since 1986 and has become the biggest summer outing for Nigerians (both home and abroad). This years' edition will hold on ADELA STREET, LONDON W10 5BA (Off KENSAL ROAD and LADBROKE GROVE). Closest tube - Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line & London Overground). More info - 07946811253. VIDEO: Watch last years edition after cut..
Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the Yoruba
Women Choir, performs an intimate show with her 9-piece band as she
premiers songs from her soon to be released CD (Yoruba Soul) which takes
off from the success of her current CD “Funmi Ti De” (Joyful Noise
Records). The new recording “Yoruba Soul” brings together all the
glorious elements of Nigerian rhythms of afrobeat, hi-life, juju and fuji
into one infectious naija rhythms. Details after cut...
Glam Africa UK is a new platform established to promote African fashion and culture in
London and surrounding areas through a yearly fashion show, daily updated fashion/
lifestyle website and free glossy fashion/ lifestyle magazine which will be distributed in
London.
It's been tagged one of the biggest African Fashion Shows outside of Africa and the 2014 edition is on Fri/8th and Sat/10th August 2014 at Olympia, Kensington. There will be catwalk shows as well as the exhibition and tickets have gone on sale. More info after cut...
The debut edition of the comedy brand Humour Above The Law was held last sunday at the Catford Broadway Theatre. The event featured Adot Comedian, Akpos, A.D.E (Africans Do Everything) and a guest appearance by Wale Gates. The show was was put together by Akinlolu Jekins' Slimz Promotions also featured musical performances by UNG BOYZ, Deji and Prince Dolla.Photos by Coucou Fotoz and Michael Tubes. More photos after cut...
The city of London last friday hosted the Nigerian Centenary Awards UK celebrating and honouring 100 outstanding Nigerians in the United Kingdom. The sold out event was held at Waltham Forest Town Hall and had in attendance amongst other invited dignitaries the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Alhaji Dalhatu Tafida. The event was organised by an awards committee comprising Nigerian UK community leaders in conjunction with Ben Television. Full list of recipients after photos. All photos by Michael Tubes. More photos after cut..