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TheGlamPRO: Remi Owadokun, C.E.O. Buttons Couture.

It's gonna be a very interesting 2012 with juicy series coming from us at TheGlamOfficial to you. 

We are back with a new, revealing series "TheGlamPRO" where we get to talk with different professionals soaring in various sectors and know them more socially, personally and career-wise.

Our first pro is none other than the brain behind the very sophisticated and flashy fashion label, BUTTONS COUTURE, in the person of the very creative Remi Owadokun.

Remi Buttons is her name, Remi being her original name and Buttons being part of her brand’s name, Buttons Couture. She was born in Brazil by a Nigerian Medical doctor and a Brazilian linguistic mother in 1987. She is in between two men. Asides designing, she loves to write and travel. She has been designing for 8years just for fun and decided to take it serious a couple of years back. 

Remi Buttons just recently launched her 2011 collection. It was inspired by the 2010 collection. It is called ‘Dare’ by Buttons Couture. This collection has less buttons than the last collection and more emphasis was placed on the logo.

She says: ‘I want people to be able to see my logo and be able to recognize the brand even without asking. I called it ‘Dare’ because I took a lot of risk in terms of design and execution. Also because I used popular faces who could have easily decided to be unavailable. But they did and I’m glad.'
 

We got across to her and she was very accommodating and quick to give us answers to the questions below.

Also see a few pictures from her 2011 collection.

Enjoy the interview..

G.O:    May we know your full name.

Remi:  Remilekun Manoela Carolino Owadokun

G.O:    Birthday (year is optional) 

Remi:  March 19, 1987

G.O:    What is the composition of your family. 

Remi:  We are four in number. My mother, an elder brother, myself and my younger brother. My dad is late.

G.O:    Sorry about your loss. How did fashion take off for you? 

Remi:  My mother threatened to throw away all my sketches if I didn't stop littering the house.

G.O:    Wow! So when did you decide to have the beautiful Buttons Couture label? 

Remi:  I registered it in 2009, but i have been nursing the desire for quite some time. But i was waiting to get the right name to represent my brand.

G.O:     When designing pieces, where do you get your inspiration? 

Remi:   I get a lot of inspiration from my fabrics and also, buttons.

G.O:     With so many fashion labels in Nigeria now, what stands the Buttons Couture label out?

Remi:   I pray for more fashion labels to come oh, honestly. The population of Nigeria is over 150 million and we don't have enough to cater for 10 percent at the moment. #hahahaha. But for me, I think i use buttons to adorn my clothing and when I don't, you'll see my logo either in-front or behind.

G.O:     If you were not into fashion, what career would you have taken up? 

Remi:   Fashion is not my only business. I am a business woman and entrepreneur. It would be Interior Design, which I will eventually do with time.

G.O:     What do you think about the Nigeria Fashion Industry? 

Remi:   There is still so much room for improvement, however, we have come a very long way from yesterday. Nigerians are now beginning to appreciate their own. What else can we ask for? We are on the right track.

G.O:      Saw your latest lookbook and realized celebrities such as M.I, Chidinma, Denrele, Mike Anyasodo and Uti modeled your pieces. Any idea behind that? 

Remi:    Well I like to challenge myself and I like to be challenged. I usually use Celebs as Models. If you check out my 2010 collection, you'll notice. My clothes are flashy, for people who want to stand out and they easily fall into this category. However, for this set of people my friend dared me... and I gladly honored the challenge. 

G.O:       I have not really seen the BC label on runways. Any reason? 

Remi:     Well, I have been invited to be part of many runways but I was not prepared for them. I want a few things in place first. Definitely, this year, you'll see more of me on runways.

G.O:       Excited! Where do we see BC in the next 5, 10 years? 

Remi:     I hope that people all over the world will aspire to have at least one piece of my clothing in their wardrobe. 

G.O:       Who is your favorite designer (local or international)?

Remi:     Locally, Deola Sagoe and Mai. Internationally, Roberto Cavalli.

G.O:       Going personally now, are you married or in a relationship?  

Remi:     Lol! Ameboo oooo! I AM IN LOVE!

G.O:       No be my fault. Who is your ideal man? 

Remi:     A man that knows me, respects me, believes in me, supports me and accepts me.

G.O:       What keeps Remi going?  i.e. your inner strengths and drive.

Remi:     I don't believe in the word, impossible. So everyday I wake up, I look at the tablet beside my bed that reads "only those who see the invisible can accomplish the impossible".

G.O:       Name ONE thing people do not know about you.  

Remi:     I am left-handed.

G.O:       Advice to your fans who want to put their talents to work.

Remi:     You are your only limitation.

G.O:       Thank you so much for your time Remi.

Remi:     You rock princess. I am honored!

See more of the fabulous pieces on Buttons

For more info:

info@buttonscouture.com
contact@buttonscouture.com

+234 810 1883 353

+234 703 6802 476

You can also follow her on Twitter @RemiButtons 

GlamMusic: Best of eKELLY 2011 Compilation

eKELLY whose real name is Emmanuel Kelechi Nwosu, grew up in Jos. 

He started music actively in his early teens playing drums and the keyboard at 14 while in Baptist High School, Jos. He remembers re-making beatz like ‘Gangsters Paradise’ by Coolio and ‘One Sweet Day’ by Boys 11 Men. 

eKELLY always had deep curiosity about how sounds were put together to make a song. First experience making beatz was with a PSR795 yamaha keyboard while in high school, alongside MI, Ewongo and Jesse Jagz.

Professionally, he started studio production in October 2000 after completing a diploma in Accounting. Against his father’s wish, eKELLY spent his Industrial training year in d studio. His passion for making music was all the drive needed to propel him to become one of the top producers in the industry today.

 

eKELLY reserves special thanks and respect for the guys who taught him the basics, some of which are Jeremiah Gyang, Jordan king, and PM rock. Kelechi recorded a couple of songs of his own as an R n B artiste which were released on radio in Jos, Abuja and other northern states, songs like  "Still holding on" ft. MI,  "Could dis be love" ft. Ice prince and  "Can I". 

In search for a bigger platform he relocated to Lagos in 2009 and since then produced hit songs with artistes like Wizkid, Skuki, Flowssick, Loose Kaynon, MI, Jesse Jagz, Ice prince, Brymo, Waje, Muna, YQ, Yung6ix, Dipp, Eva, Mocheddah, the list is endless. 

Current project include Faze’s next album.

eKELLY is definitely on top of his game! 

Compilation

GlamMusic: D'Prince drops 2 brand new singles!

Right on time with the Christmas gifts right?

Omoba's hamper is loaded as he presents 2 new singles titled "End Up Loving Me" and "E Must 2 Be".

I must add that these artworks look really good. hmmm!

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End Up Loving Me

E Must To Be

Merry Christmas y'all!

Info credit: mohitsrecords.com

GlamEvents: The Sideview Style Awards - Winners!

On 17th of December, the Sideview Style Awards took place at the Blowfish Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. 

SideView Style Awards aims to recognize the most influential people in fashion today consisting of new and established creatives in the industry, their contributions made to Nigerian fashion and to celebrate the evolution of fashion in Africa by recognizing those creatives who have re-defined African fashion.

Some of them are:

Musician of the Year- 2face Idibia

Most Stylish Female- Genevieve Nnaji

Best Actress- Genevieve Nnaji

Creative Communicator of the year- Uche Eze (BellaNaija)

Breakthrough Talent- Ifeanyi Dike Jr.

Best Makeup Artist- Lola Maja

Luxury Retail brand- Polo Nigeria

Best Nigerian Designer- Deola Sagoe

Best International Designer- Adebayo Jones

More to come soon. See the nominees here, Style

GlamMusic: 'DinDin' - Djinee

He's been off the scene for a while and we sure missed him...or is it his music now? Oh, well...

Djinee, who gave us a chart-topping hit, 'Overkilling It' a while back, is out with this new single titled 'DinDin'.

He described the song, saying..

"When a child is genuinely happy and grateful, he/she shows uncontrollable joy. Sometimes he/she makes unintelligible sounds that tells the joy inside. Sometimes they go like din din dindin din. So i am going back to that child-like gratitude. Sincerely grateful for where i am, no matter what and telling everyone to do the same. So we all go like din din din din".

It was produced by Puffy T.

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DinDin

NewHit: BankyW releases his latest singles - '#SettingP' and '#LowKey'

Whoa!

Finally, R&B crooner, BankyW drops two lead singles: '#Setting P' and '#LowKey' which are off his forthcoming album, R&BW.

The Sarz-produced, '#LowKey' is a compelling R&B slow jam which not only gets you in that baby-making mood but also excellently showcases Banky W's vocal dexterity and his songwriting prowess over captivating keyboard and violin arrangements and well-placed drum patterns.

Co-produced by MasterKraft and Banky W himself, '#Setting P' is a massive dance floor filler which is led by lush percussion and talking drums which fuse beautifully with Banky W's undeniable vocals that will most definitely get you dancing and going down low for all of the 4 minutes.

Are you ready to

Set P on a

LowKey?

GlamHit: 'Without My Heart' - Tiwa Savage ft. DonJazzy

Sultry singer, Tiwa Savage, does it again, releasing a third hit single, 'Without My Heart'. I am so much in love with this song 'cos of the new feel it brings to the Nigerian Music Industry.

Tiwa takes it up a notch by featuring one of Naija's finest producers, DonJazzy. This song is damn groovy. I am sure the single's art cover says it all.

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Without My Heart

Behind The Scenes at the Martini Rose TV Commercial featuring Uti Nwachukwu and Eku Edewor

The new Martini Rose TV commercial was shot on location at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, featuring our very own screen sweethearts, Uti Nwachukwu and Eku Edewor playing lead.

It’s the first of its kind, where a global brand like Martini Rose produces a TVC with an all Nigerian cast and production company. It was directed by the whiz himself, Sesan Ogunro.

See some of the pictures and the video from the shoot.

Watch the video here:

Naeto C and Kevin Pam Announced as Ambassadors for The Nigerian Youth & Rape Challenge.

The great announcement was made by the The Honorable Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi at the Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja on Monday, December 5, 2011.

In addition to this, the Ministry of Youth Development introduced the nation’s first free toll national anti-rape helpline - 080072732255 to help provide counseling services to rape survivors across Nigeria.

The ambassadors are expected to use the vehicle of social media and pop-culture as advocacy tools for mobilizing public action against the crime of rape.

This is to wishing them all the best and hopefully, they live up to expectation.

Congrats guys!

GlamFashion: Pick of the week

This is a new series on the blog which I am certain fashion enthusiasts will truly love.

It is the GlamFashion Pick of the week. Here, we get to bring to you the fabulous and trendy fashion must-haves. I promise, they are all too gorgeous.

So sit back, feed your eyes, comment and get ready to purchase. #wink

First in this series is one fashion accessory that really, really, really caught my entire being.

It is the Christian Louboutin's Spring 2012 shoe collection. 

I must add, they are beyond....... 

All I can say is, Christian Louboutin is the 'King of Heels'.

I am putting one of my faves up for y'all to see, then you can head to http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/the_collection to get the full scoop. 

This is Christian Louboutin's Spring 2012 Astroid spiked pump in gold metallic. Am i getting any wows yet?

From the spikes, to that gorgeous color and then of course, the famous red soles, I say 2012, get ready for some girl power.

Are you feeling me yet? Talk to me below!

They totally ROCK the cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seen anything hotter?


What more can I say? With fabulous ladies Waje, Damilola, Eva, Yvonne and Toolz on the front cover and dapper dudes Alexx, Praiz and O.C on the back cover of the latest edition of Complete Fashion, all I can say is this is one hell of a take-over.


So what exactly are you waiting for?  Head to your vendors now!!!!!!!!!!


It's blazing!!!!!!!!!!

A Comeback: Wande Coal drops three hot new singles!

We have waited. We have been very expectant.

Finally, the Mo'Hits black boy, Wande Coal, drops three hot new singles. This is described as an early Christmas gift from Mo'Hits Records.

Nothing more to say than start downloading.

Go Low

Been long you saw me

Private Trips

Enjoy people!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Omowunmi and Pope

This 'Happy Birthday' page is for two very beautiful people in the entertainment industry.

They have entertained us in different ways:

Omowunmi Akinnifesi is an ex-beauty queen. She was crowned the 'Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria' in 2005 and has since been unforgettable. She is a businesswoman and presently Lagos State's Environmental ambassador.

Michael Egube a.k.a Popedahitman is a musician, distinctively, a rapper. He has been in the industry for a while and has remained very relevant. With hit singles like 'Enjoy', 'Baale Baale' and recently, 'Owo Kudi Ego', he is one force to be reckoned with.

So from TheGlamofficial fam, we wish you both a fabulous day.

GlamKisses.

May the best man/woman win: The FAB Awards Nominees

The second edition of FAB Night-Out: an annual fashion/awards show is scheduled to hold at the Landmark Events Center, Victoria Island, Lagos on December 11, 2011.

The list of nominees was unveiled at the FAB Nominees party which held at The Marquee in Lagos on October 22, 2011.

FAB Night-Out debuted in 2010 as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents with the best, offering every calendar year with a total of twenty six award plaques to reward deserving talents and this year will not be any different as there is an inclusion of a special recognition category in honor of the fashion great, Deola Sagoe.

The event is produced by FAB Magazine, and supported by  Vlisco, Trace TV, Beat FM, Pattaya Oriental, Zapphaire Events and Barcadi.

The nominees:

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (WEST AFRICA)

Bridget Awosika (Bridget Awosika)

Bunmi Koko

Grey

Eki Orleans

Christie Brown

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (SOUTH AFRICA) 

KLUK CGDT

Heni

David Tlale

Stiaan Louw

Stoned Cherrie 

MODEL OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

Makida Moka

Emmanuella Chika

Milen Magese

Nyasha Matonhodze

MODEL OF THE YEAR (MALE)

Francis Nwodu

TY Ogunkoya

Brookly Soumaharo

Uti Nwachukwu

Kevin Godson 

FASHION BRAND OF THE YEAR

Kinabuti

Mai Atafo

Zebra Living

David Wej

Jewel by Lisa 

LIFESTYLE BRAND OF THE YEAR

Temple Muse

Polo Luxury

Quintessentially Nigeria

The Life House

The Play Group 

MOST STYLISH ARTISTE (MALE)

Darey

Lynxx

D’Banj

Naeto C

Bez Idakula

MOST STYLISH ARTISTE (FEMALE)

Muna

Asa

Goldie

Tiwa Savage

Sasha P

MOST STYLISH ACTOR

Majid Michel

Ramsey Noah

Gideon Okeke

Jim Iyke

Mike Ezuruonye 

MOST STYLISH ACTRESS

Genevieve Nnaji

Monalisa Chinda

Rita Dominic

Nse Ikpe–Etim

Kate Henshaw–Nuttal 

TV SHOW OF THE YEAR

Jacob’s Cross

MTN Project Fame

Big Brother Amplified

Glo Naija Sings

Gulder Ultimate Search 

TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere

Eku Edewor

Adams Ibrahim

Frank Edoho

Efe Tommy 

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

Beat 99.9 FM

Inspiration 92.3 FM

Wazobia 95.1 FM

Cool 96.9 FM

Rhythm 93.7 FM 

ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru

Wana

Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu

Tosyn Bucknor

Emmanuel ‘Mannie’ Essien

CAR OF THE YEAR

Mercedes Benz S550 (2011)

Range Rover Sport (2011)

Toyota Land Cruiser (2011)

Porsche Cayenne (2011)

Volkswagen Toureg (2011) 

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Indigo Restaurant

Bazaar Restaurant

Yellow Chilli Restaurant

Jevenik Restaurant

Piccolomondo Restaurant 

BAR OF THE YEAR

De Marquee

Reeds

Soul Lounge

Liquids Lounge

Ediz Wine Bar 

DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Caise

DJ Humility

DJ Neptune

DJ Jimmy Jatt

DJ Sose

CLUB OF THE YEAR

Deuces

Chrome

Play

Cubana

Aqua 

HOTEL OF THE YEAR

Radisson blu

Federal Palace Hotel and Casino

Four Points by Sheraton

Southern Sun

Protea (Ikoyi Westwood) 

MAKE-UP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Lola Maja

Seun Omisesan

David Onyedike

Banke Meshida

Jide Adedeji 

HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Ugo Igbokwe (Make Me)

Ola Garba

Shola

Rachael 

FASHION WRITER OF THE YEAR

Rukky Ladoja (Y! Naija)

Mary Ononokpono

Ijeoma Ndekwu

Ezinne Chinkata

Chioma Nnadi 

FASHION STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Dimeji Alara

Crystal Deroche

Ebun Aboderin

Bolaji Animashaun

Veronica Ebie 

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Hakeem Salam

Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Moussa Moussa

Toni Tones

Oladipo Oladapo 

ONLINE PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR

Bella Naija

One Nigerian Boy

Y Naija

360 Nobs

The Fancy Hub

FASHION ICON OF THE YEAR

DEOLA SAGOE

Ovation Red Carol theme song

This is one Christmas song I like 'cos of the fusion of different genres; Rap, R&B, Fuji etc. The end result is what I call brilliant! It is the Ovation Red Carol theme song.

This great delivery was done by some of Naija's best: Dipp, Kefee, Yemi Alade, Ice Prince Zamani, Waje, IBK, Eva, Jaywon, Malaika, Shayne, YQ, Wizkid, Segun Obe, Chidinma, Ugly, Karate Kid and Sir Shina Peters. 

It is titled  “Ovation Red Carol is Here!” and was produced by OJB Jezreel.

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The Glitz and Glamour at the 'Two Brides & a Baby' premiere.

Finally, the much-awaited premiere of the "Two Brides & a Baby" movie took place on Thursday, 17th November, 2011 at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms, Lekki.

The cast was there present to unveil the much talked about movie. And of course it couldn't have been complete without the red carpet.

See who was there.

Image credit: ynaija.com