FORTUNE, the South South Nigerian Diva finally let loose her first official single for you to listen and express love.
“Well its good to hear that couples last for years and seeing lovely relationship no matter the ups and down they still stick together, Fortune – Carry Me Go | @Fortunereal feels go to know all that, that’s why “BABY CARRY ME GO” is coming to put smiles on people face.”
It is indeed a merry season as Grey Goose presents Fly Beyond (The Grey Goose Experience)!
Come party hard with the world’s best tasting vodka, Grey Goose, alongside your favourite celebrities, Runtown, Oritse Femi, Maxi, And Many More. It promises to be a fun celebrity night out at Blinkx Lounge, off Elelenwo street, G.R.A, Port harcourt. TomorrowSaturday (6TH December 2014).
The night will be filled with lots of celebrity appearance and performance plus buy a bottle of Grey Goose Vodka at the show and stand a chance to win Android Tablets.
Fly Beyond (The Grey Goose Experience) is Powered by Grey Goose. Proudly supported by Blinkx Lounge.
CALLING ON ALL KIDS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN NIGERIA
As part of our target to make Rivers State the hub of tourism in Africa, we also want to attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ forthe Carniriv 2014 Logo to be the most used profile picture in unison on all social media and mobile messaging platforms.
Join us this Thursday 4th December, 2014 as we attempt a world record set by using the Carniriv 2014 Logo as your DP or Profile Picture on all social media and mobile messaging platforms like: facebook, twitter, instagram, bbm,whatsapp etc…We can make it together #MostUsedLogo_Carniriv2014
#Called_2_Worship is an annual event.
Convened by Rhythm 93.7 Port Harcourt’s Frontline On-Air Personality, Zubi Ekeuku Wokocha, #Called_2_Worship promises to be a beautiful experience in the presence of God.
This year’s edition holds on 30th of November, 2014 by 5pm at the Port Harcourt’s prestigious event centre , The AutoGraph[30/33 Abacha Rd,GRA,Phc].
The programme has the love of his friends and the entire gospel community within Rivers State as well as Nigeria.
Ministering in Music on that day are SholaDance, Xuzia, Afy Douglas, KayDeE Numbere, Chislon Koko, Fome Peters, Jesus Boy, SkallaWee, D.Smart.
Comedy to be provided by Dan D Humorous and Prince Hezekiah.
#Called_2_Worship is proudly sponsored by : The Autograph, Golf Prince Hotel, Tehila Restaurant, The Red Coral Restaurant and Lounge, Iphiniti Apparels, SleekyJamz.com, Booboodigital.com, efreshy Tv, Onyx Tv, RAK Inc, AdForumCo, TouchPh, Explosive Minds Entertainment, Golden Tulip Hotel.
Zubi Ekeuku Wokocha recently returned to his First Love, Jesus Christ. He’s married to his beautiful wife, Layefa and together they have two cuddly daughters.
This event is also an avenue for him to mark his birthday which falls on Nov 28th.
For Inquiries/Sponsorship call Adokiye on 07017130617
MISS CARNIRIV is a partnership project between the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA) and Bluepearl Services International (BSI); an innovative leader in fashion and media business, targeted at exposing to the world the rich cultural heritage of Rivers State Through a glitz pageantry. Miss Carniriv is a new brand development initiative under the “CARNIRIV” franchise. It is set-up as a stand alone event which is expected to generate massive public interest and participation throughout the nation. This event guarantees would-be sponsors optimum exposure, great mileage and good value for every Naira invested.
This pageantry is expected to have all the trappings associated with a world class event and contestants are not necessarily to be of Rivers origin. There will be a selection process after registration and rules of international standards of pageantry shall be adhered to very strictly
Our partners, BSI are uniquely endowed with an unprecedented amount of expertise based on years of hands on experience in such core business areas as pageantry, fashion events, media promotion and brand development. Their business dealings, which spans 4 countries around the globe places them in a unique position to bring fresh perspective to the world of pageantry and combined with rich cultural flavouring of the Carniriv brand, this event promises to be not only spectacular but one that will be remembered for year to come.
TO PARTICIPATE ▸ STEP 1 ▹ Pay N5,000 (FIVE THOUSAND NAIRA ONLY) to RSTDA DIAMOND BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0051918393 STEP @: Text your name to: 08033136906 / 08055479343 Receive a code via text message, fill and submit your FORM online or by person at CARNIRIV office, 11 Iriebe Street, Dline, Port Harcourt.
PRICES ▸ WINNER: • A brand new car. • All expense paid scholarship abroad, • An ambassador of Carniriv.
1st Runner up: • All expense paid scholarship abroad • 55″ LED TV
2ND RUNNER UP: • All expense paid scholarship abroad • 32″ LED TV REGISTER NOW!!!
inquiries call 08033136906
Registration closes 21st November, 2014. VENUE ▸ The Aztech Arcum, No 98 Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
#OneLoveOnePeople !! Carniriv this year (2014) have created a platform to showcase superb talent using the “Mic Check” as a tool to get talented upcoming artiste the opportunity to perform at the big stage with thousand of people all round the world watching & share same stage with legendary top class musicians as well . It is an event for upcoming artistes to prove themselves. The end point gets them on the Carniriv 2014 stage and more.
Are you an upcoming artistes etc? Attend theCarniriv MIC Check Auditions: On Friday 14th, and Saturday 15th November, 2014, at Eddyz Wine Bar, G.R.A. Port-harcourt, Rivers State. Time: 8am – 5pm Daily.
Speaking with journalists in an Interview, Dr. Sam Dede, Director General, Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA), Organisers of Carniriv Says the Port Harcourt Carnival just got bigger in 2014 with the unique theme: One love, One People, and promises to be the best Carnival ever.
Peep the Interview of the Actor cum lecturer, Mr. Sam Dede, below: “Let’s start with the name of the brand itself, there seems to be some confusion about ‘Carniriv’ and the ‘Port Harcourt Carnival’. For the record, can you clarify what may be brand confusion for us?
There is no brand confusion. Carniriv and the Port Harcourt Carnival are one and the same brand. The carnival is held every year in Port Harcourt hence it is called the Port Harcourt Carnival. You must have observed that most renowned global carnivals are branded according to the host city or destination. The Port Harcourt Carnival as we know it today has a history which dates back to the year 1988 when it was first held as ‘Carniriv’ making it the oldest multi-event carnival in the country. The name ‘Carniriv,’ is the linking of the first five letters of Carnival (the event) and the first three letters in Rivers (the host state) to form ‘Carniriv.’ That is carnival of the Rivers people (for everyone). So when people refer to Carniriv or the Port Harcourt Carnival, they refer to one and the same brand – Carniriv, the Port Harcourt Carnival.
What makes it unique?
One of the unique features of the carnival is that each year we launch it with a predominant theme. For instance, the 2013 edition was themed: The Green World Edition in consonance with the universal crusade to go green. As expected, throughout the duration of the 2013 edition, we promoted everything organic – respect for nature and sustenance of the environment in the quest to improve our general wellness and the quality of life.
This year, the Carnival is themed: One Love, One People edition, for reasons that are self evident. Our country, and indeed, the global community have embraced globalisation – the breaking down of barriers, the closing of ranks between people of diverse colours, creed, culture, political leaning, race. Our theme is well thought out because it denoted the unity of our people, diverse as we are in creed, and culture and faith and opinion – we celebrate our oneness as people of the greatest city in Nigeria – calm, peaceful, fun filled and original.
What should we expect from the 2014 edition of the Carnival?
One Love, One People edition, is a carnival with many firsts. For the first time in the history of the Carnival, we are set to unveil our state-of-the-art performance stage. It is a 150 feet of architectural masterpiece with many outstanding features. The stage is collapsible and can be uncoupled into smaller units to stage multiple events at far-flung locations within the state. The stage is designed to complement our sponsorship drive as it can also be deployed for branding purposes by interested sponsors. In no small measure, this stage, which is the largest of its kind in Africa, will raise the standard and brand pedigree of the Carnival in line with our vision to position it as a global brand.
Secondly, we have packaged the different activities of the Carnival into sub brands for commercial exploitation. Unlike in previous editions, we have fully democratised the Carnival to encourage business participation from interested corporate bodies and multi-national organisations in order to make it a ‘commercially attractive and economically viable Carnival brand’. At least 12 individual events such as the ‘Free Style Street Parade’, ‘Kids’ Carnival’, ‘Praise Jam’ and ‘Ekere – rhythm of the Tribes, to mention a few, are open to exclusive and non-exclusive category sponsorships. We have also created a headline sponsorship window for interested sponsors.
Thirdly, for the first time, we are staging Miss Carniriv Beauty Pageant (MCBP) as part of the carnival. The pageant is slated for December 13, and it is a special event to herald the carnival and introduce the beauty of Port Harcourt and indeed Nigeria to the world. I will also like to add that successful participants and fans alike are set to go home with unique prizes and gifts as a token of appreciation from the organisers. And there are more that we cannot reveal in one sitting.
You said that the Port Harcourt Carniriv is one of the biggest Carnivals in Africa, is this really so and why have you not translated this into the commercial and publicity success expected of a brand of this nature?
Each year, over 500,000 participants, 23 local government floats, 10 costume bands and visiting troupes from all over the world take part in our carnival. The turnout grows each year and this is a known fact. Add to that over 14 kilometres of street parade and over 25 group tour requests during the carnival and you are closer to the big picture – we are big! We have always concentrated our energy and resources in delivering the best Carnival in terms of audience participation and satisfaction and without sounding immodest, we have succeeded in bringing internationally renowned musicians and chart toppers such as Shaggy, Patra, Style Plus, Morgan Heritage and their indigenous counterparts to Port Harcourt for live performances.
In the same token, we have always lined up the best-of-the-best indigenous stars to also perform alongside the global icons. Although our work speaks for us, we have since learnt that we have to sound our own trumpet too. For this reason, this year, we are upping the media and publicity stakes on a global level and we are sure that the international community will marvel at the entertainment spectacle that is the Carniriv 2014: One Love, One People edition.
You spoke about major acts that you assembled in the past. Let’s talk about the present, who should we be expecting?
The Carnival thrives on the element of surprise and we do not wish to let the cat out of the bag, so to speak, at this stage. What we can say is that our guests from every part of the globe will find the Carnival a most memorable experience not only on account of our intimidating assemblage of a constellation of international stars but because the indigenous flavour will be unbelievable! You only need to look at the past editions to fully appreciate what we do here at the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA) and I consider myself lucky to work with a very hard working, dedicated and creative team of professionals.
What else is in the carnival for the people apart from the entertainment value?
One major trust of the carnival is empowerment. Every year, we attract different musicians, performers and entertainers who are given rare opportunities to connect with their fan base, develop their talent and ride on the carnival platform to market themselves to local and international audiences. At RSTDA, we have a deliberate policy to line up our local talents to perform on the same stage and to the same audience with their international counterparts. For instance, last year, about 60 local talents shared the centre stage with global chart toppers. This potentially translates into more revenue for them in the mid and long term. Again, all carnival costumes are made by local designers and costumiers based in Port Harcourt and membership of the bands is free. We give out cash awards and other prizes to participants to encourage them to grow. For instance, the 2013 designer is currently undergoing a capacity building training in South Africa. Evidently, the carnival serves in mobilising the people to share ideals, celebrate what is common between us, bond and connect with one another.
From a commercial perspective, SMEs and other businesses profit every year from the increased human traffic and patronage from the huge crowd that pours into Port Harcourt during the one-week period. Let’s not forget that tourism is also boosted for the state before, during and after the carnival as hotels, recreational centres, tourist sites, arts, culture, advertising, publishing and creative companies, plus food and beverage companies all profit from the increase in human and vehicular traffic during the period of the carnival. Hundreds of direct and indirect employments and sustenance is created along the value chain through the carnival as millions of naira exchanges hands every day.
Are you mindful that the scale of the carnival may pose security challenges?
Yes we are and each year we work with various security and non-security stakeholders to deliver a hitch-free carnival. Our security dragnet is both intensive and extensive. We take security seriously so our guests should be rest assured that we will deploy our formal and informal security network to ensure that they are safe and well protected, as always, during the period.
Take us through some of your major events that are part of the carnival; what is unique about them and why do you think they will be commercial and entertainment successes?
Let’s start with the kids. The Kids’ Carnival has proven to be a huge favourite not only for the kids but also for the parents and adults alike who seize rare moments that the carnival presents to connect and bond with the younger generation. Praise Jam is a veritable opportunity for corporate bodies to connect with their fan base and customers. Dance of Fireflies, which pulls in thousands of fans every year is set in the natural ambience of the old moonlight tales and has a huge followership
If you have not seen Ekere – the Rhythm of the tribes, then you need to be in Port Harcourt this year to experience it. For those who like to see real men take on each other in an undiluted gladiatory show of masculine prowess, Egelege – Champion of the Sand Arena – comes highly recommended.
Most lovers of undiluted musical entertainment affirm that Hosh Jam has proven to be the best of its kind within and outside the shores of our country while the International Aquatic Fiesta is a showcase of our rich aquatic splendour and everything that makes life at the river side a wonderful experience.
The Black African Musical Festival is one, which evokes feelings from the inner crucibles of the hearts of all of us. Closely allied to it is the Reggae 360, which is the ultimate centre stage for reggae musicians with potentials to take you on a-360-degree odyssey into the spiritually uplifting world of music as popularised by the Rastafarians.
The International Heritage Parade is an all-comers’ affair for those who relish the enduring memories that the parade presents every year while the Garden City Free Style Parade is unique for its long retinue of cultural and artistic human traffic snaking through the major streets of Port Harcourt to rhythmic music and different dance steps.
Of course, the carnival is incomplete without the World Peace Concert, which attracts both foreign and indigenous singers and groups. I have just given you a sneak preview of what to expect but as the popular saying goes, ‘seeing is believing’.
There was speculation that the carnival may not hold this year before you made your announcement. Why did it take the RSTDA so long to make this announcement?
The delay in announcing the 2014 edition was inevitable because of developments outside our control. You will recall that some months back the challenge of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), which particularly threatened Lagos and of course, Port Harcourt, became a national issue. We therefore could not talk about launching the 2014 edition until today, a few days after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Nigeria as an EVD free country.”
CARNIRIV 2014 is here again with all the excitement and happiness it brings to all in and around Rivers State. Let me start by saying CARNIRIV is Africa’s largest carnival and Nigeria’s oldest carnival – this owing largely to the pre-extant CARNIRIV ’88 franchise. Every edition of the carnival, since its inception, has brought citizens of the state and visitors alike out on to the streets of Port Harcourt in unbridled joy and amazement, enjoying and appreciating the cultures of the people of Rivers State.
Without a doubt this year’s CARNIRIV tagged: CARNIRIV 2014 – One Love, One People promises to be the best of all. As we know, the organizers (Rivers State Tourism Development Agency – RSTDA) of this mega Carnival always find a way to improve on perfection every year. But don’t take my word for it, see what the distinguished governor of Rivers State Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Ameachi has to say about CARNIRIV:
“We have always improved, we have always added value, and we have always expanded on the management and delivery of this carnival. This state has more than enough to showcase for the celebration of CARNIRIV; we have more than enough to highlight to the world, amazing materials for tourism,”
There you have it, begin to plan your December proper by including CARNIRIV 2014 in your schedule, the Carnival starts on the 13th of December with Miss Carniriv Pageant and ends on the 20th of December 2014.
Deziani Alison-Madueke’s Sister Kidnapped In Port Harcourt
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There are reports that the younger sister of the Petroleum Minister, Deziani Alison-Madueke was kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday, October 22.
The Minister’s sister, Osio Agama was reportedly taken to an unknown destination, and the kidnappers are yet to contact the family members.
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Its about to happen again as LYCANN RECORDS preps to unleash a new joint titled “NA YOUR LEG” by MINIMA, the ‘SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD’ crooner, produced by PAPI J.
Some said MINIMA has gone M.I.A. (Missing In Action) for a while now… But right now THE LYCANNS wants you to know that HE was only evolving as a hybrid that HE is, prepping to unleash something you’ve never witnessed before on the 2nd of Nov. 2014.
Soon, comes Full Moon and your questions would be answered.. Be on the look out for THE LYCANNS this November 2014.
The Nominations of Gardencity Fashion Awards officially starts today.
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