GNEXT PLANS HOME MAKEOVER FOR NIGERIAN NATIONAL FLAG DESIGNER, PA AKINKUNMI.

PA TAIWO AKINKUNMI

HOUSE PRESENTLY

DREAM IDEA

BATHROOM/TOILET

 Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi (MON) is presumably a household name in Nigeria being the great intellectual who designed the Nigerian flag at the age of 25 while he studied in London.

His flag design was accepted amongst other designs, for its ingenuity and depth. This undeniably shot Pa Akinkunmi into limelight and enlisted him amongst Nigeria’s heroes and icons.

Now, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, a man whose ingenious work of creativity we still enjoy each time we gaze at the Nigerian flag, coupled with Parkinson’s disease, lives in an un-befitting state in his Ibadan residence.

A group of young, impact- oriented minds under the cover of GNext Youth Organization have taken it upon themselves to give this great icon’s home a complete makeover.

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The GNext Youths, through the home makeover would renovate his living room and bedroom. Electrical appliances windows, window frames and furniture will be replaced and also to give the home a beautiful ambiance, flowers will be planted round the house as well as repaint of the fence.

Renovations are to commence 8^th of May and last till 10^th of May 2013 when it would be declared open by the First Lady of Oyo State in a ceremony that would equally mark his birthday.

Stating in an official release by one of the co-founders of Gnext youth club Olufemi Olumide said -“We intend to have a three day Makeover for Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi from 8th-10th of May we would do this by harnessing from our large network, of youth volunteers from institutions, organizations, churches and corporate organisations to lend helping hands with the renovation, theme (Interior designs) his Living room, and bedroom”.  Speaking further he added, ”we intend to change window frames, repaint the fence, plant flowers and beautify the compound, engage Carpenters, Bricklayers, Tile workers and Painters to do the finishing, erect a Huge Nigerian Flag at the entrance of his residence, replace furniture, TV and electrical appliances, and conduct a Press conference stating our intention.”

ABOUT GNEXT

Generation Next (G-Next) is an interdenominational Christian organization with a vision to positively impact youths towards practical change. For over seven (7) years of existence, we have reached thousands of youths in five (5) states of Nigeria. With over five years of experience with projects all over the country we are set to embark on this epoch-making event.

Project	Description	Date
OAU Facelift	Renovating and Beautification of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife Engaging over 800 students.	Nov’ 12
Sango Shift	Waste Evacuation health Enlightenment and Clean Up	July 11
I360 Ibadan	Beautification of Police Headquarters	Oct’ 10
RAISE 1 Million	Partnered with Fela Durotoye on project RAISE to help students pass WAEC and JAMB exam around the country	April 09
Mi08	Mission Impacting Oru Refugee Camp training them on skills like graphics, decoration, card making etc.	Sept’ 08

Interested volunteers or sponsors should please contact

Telephone +2348024937806, +2348064462403, +2348089520333 or +234806057793

Text: VOLUNTEER to +234806057793

Email: noelddoc@yahoo.com, jafobol@gmail.com, toniolumide@gmail.com

Website: www.volunteer.org.ng

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FUNKE ADESIYAN'S DENIM PARTY AT THE PLACE

FUNKE ADESIYAN

FUNKE ADESIYAN & LYDIA BABATUNDE CEO OF LEE MAGAZINE

RMO & GUESTS

 Gloriously  proportioned actress Funke Adesiyan had a denim party a few days ago.  Venue of the party was The Place, along Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1. On the bandstand as part of the celebration was Juju artist Dele Taiwo.

Since it was tagged 'Denim party' we assumed all were supposed to be in one form of denim or jeans. The party is part of the Lee Magazine Monthly Celeb Party for the Month of April.  2 of those we recognised at the party were Rasheed Muri-Okunola & Olamide.  

From the little we could deduce those at the party must have had great fun.

Check out the pictures!!!

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DELE TAIWO

OLAMIDE

LYDIA BABATUNDE

FRANK OKAMIGBO AKA PAPAS

SPRAYING TIME

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BASKETMOUTH LEAVES AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND AT COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE AT PARKER’S

 

BASKETMOUTH & EVERT VAN DER VEER

BRIGHT OKPOCHA AKA BASKETMOUTH

 Lagos| Nigeria, 30 April 2013:Basketmouth’srecent Comedy Central gig, Comedy Central Present’s Basketmouth Live atParker’s went down a treat with South African comedy fans.   The comedy superstar, the first Nigerian to headline the series, won many new fans at the sell-out stand-up comedy gig, which took place on April 24^th at Parker’s Comedy & Jive, (@ParkersComedy), Johannesburg legendary comedy venue.

Transcending race and culture with his comic delivery, Basketmouthheld the audience in the palm of his hand as he rolled out all the comedy stops to showcase his inimitable brand of humour.  Among the topics that had the audience laughing until they wept were his hilarious comments on Nigerian culture, what it was like to be a Nigerian in South Africa, the differences between a Nigerian couple fighting and a South African couple fighting, tips for guys on how to trick a girl into staying the night and tips for girls on how to avoid being tricked into staying the night!   

Commented Evert van der Veer, Head of Comedy Central, Africa, “Basketmouth received the warmest welcome and the longest standing ovation we’ve ever seen - a triumphant endorsement of an artist at the top of his comedy powers, and sure proof that Nigerian comedy and comedians can cross borders and make get people laughing wherever they go.”

Supporting Basketmouth at the standup comedy showcase, which has been making comedy fans FOTFL for 18 months, were Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s were “Griff” (@2TRILLION), Chris Mapane  (@ChrisMapane) and Mel Jones (@IAmMelJones).

California native, Arlen “Griff” Griffin fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a comedian after starting out at three years old entertaining patients at the convalescent homes where his mother worked.  After working the geriatric circuit for a couple of summers, Griffin’s destiny was settled and he has since made a name for himself as one of the leading comedians and on-air personalities in the USA, where he regularly opens for acts such as Beyoncé, New Edition, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hughley, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Mary Mary and more.  

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Chris Mapane is a South African comedian who has been on the comedy scene for around seven years, thanks to his extremely infectious energy and powerful on-stage presence. 

Mapane’s star started shining back in the days when he mentored So You Think You Are Funny contestants, which led to being on the same stage with the likes of Terry Pheto and Lira, Brandy, Regina King and Vivica A Foxat the SA Sports Awards.  His skills earned him an Ikusasa Comedian of the Yearnomination in 2012 as well as the opportunity to host the Olympics sendoff event for the South African Swimming Team and the Telkom Foundation “Beacon of Hope” event, to mention just a few.  Featured in Destiny Man’s Power of 40, Mapane has recently tried his hand at acting, featuring in the David Kau directed film Taxi Ride, where he plays the lead.

A product of the Cape Comedy Collective's Comedy Lab workshops, Mel Jones burst into the limelight with signature confidence and sexy style.  This single mother brings her singular perspective as a young woman looking in vain for “Mr. Right”, to the great amusement and enlightenment of all.  Jones is a regular on SABC 3's Comedy Showcase and the Phat Joe Show.  Her shows, Doing It for the Money and Still Doing It with Tracy Klass have been big hits, along with her presence on 94.5 Kfm since 2003.  In fact, it was her stage performance that led her to radio when - while being interviewed on the station - she was asked to join the team. 

Launched in sub-Saharan Africa just under 18 months ago, Comedy Central has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig.  Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.     

To see Basketmouthat the top of his game, tune into Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parkers on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on Friday 14 June 2013 at 19:55 WAT/20:55 CAT.

For further information about Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker's, please go to www.comedycentralafrica.com,www.facebook.com/comedycentralafricaor www.twitter.com/comedycentralAF.  To voice your views on Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s, please add #CCLAP to your tweets.     

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