WANDE COAL, PHYNO, CHIDINMA, DJ SPINALL, MAI ATAFO, IK & OTHERS AT FAYROUZ L'ORIGINAL EXPRESSION - GRAND FINALE!
… As Team Elan Wins the first
edition Fayrouz L’Original Expression Show!
The weekend could not have gotten any
better as guests gathered in their numbers to attend the much anticipated
Fayrouz L’Original expression
show grand finale.
The first of its’ kind fashion & lifestyle competiton which held yesterday, Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Oriental
Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos witnessed a keenly contested competition which
pitched the two finalists teams
of designer, make-up artists, photographer & model: Team Elan and Team LoudTribe and their supporters against each
other. Team Elan later emerged winners of the Fayrouz L’Original Expression
Show after showcasing an
original and cohesive collection that inspired the judges, Mai Atafo, April by
Kunbi and Kinabuti. They walked home with the highly
coveted prize of $20,000 while contending team, Team LoudTribe who also showcased an equally creative
collection came second place and received the sum of
$4,000.
With 360 degrees cameras capturing
guests in their glamorous ensembles at the beginning of the event, red carpet
host, Toke Makinwa spoke to guests who looked original and stood out from the
crowd.
Miss Kedike, Chidinma later opened the
show to the delight of those present with her hit singles, Kedike, Emi
ni Baller and Oh baby. Self proclaimed “Man of The Year”, Phyno was
also on ground to thrill guests with his monster tracks, Alobam, Man
of the Year and Ghost Mode.
Fayrouz celebrity mixologist for the
night, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi gave guests a run for their “Rouz” currency as
she skillfully mixed Fayrouz cocktails including Fay Martini, Dirty Fayrouz,
Omoge, Virgin Royalty, Ultimate Lady, Tattoo, Implication and Champaigne De Fayrouz.
Wande Coal later closed the show,
taking us back to his Mo’Hits days with tracks like Booty, Taboo, The Kick,
Baby Hello, Rotate, My Way among many others.
“The maiden edition of the Fayrouz
L’Original Expression show is a one of a kind competition which was put together to promote young creative and talented fashionistas in Nigeria. As Fayrouz represents
originality and creativity, these two teams have come a long way from where we
started and we will continue to
encourage them to Bé Original.” Senior Brand Manager, Fayrouz, Nnenna Ifebigh-Hemeson said after
the winners were announced.
She continued, “Team Elan have
proved that they can achieve the best creative results in a short period and
this is only the beginning of a successful career path for them… we can't wait to see what they
have for us at the next Lagos Design Fashion week in October!” 'Under the guidiance of our judges and
Omoyemi Akerele.'
During the show, Fayrouz
L’Original judges, Mai Atafo, Kunbi Oyelese of April by Kunbi, Kinabuti, Gozel
Green and Orange Culture auctioned some of their exquisite designs for 'Rouz' courtesy Fayrouz. Guests went wild bidding for some of the outfits including a
graceful white beaded gown by April By Kunbi as well as a three buttoned three
piece suit by Mai Atafo.
“I’m elated to be a part of this event…
It’s the first fashion competition for youths and this finale has been
amazing!” an excited guest gushed.
Notable faces at the event include
International Brand manager, Fayrouz Amsterdam, Laurent Meijer,
Marketing manager, Non alcoholic brands, Nigerian Breweries, Sampson Oloche,
Coorperate Media and Brand PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries, Edem Vindah,
Monalisa Chinda, Beverly Naya, Yaw, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Tee A, Zainab Balogun,
Lamide Akintobi, Ruby Gyang, Omalicha, Vimbai of BBA, Moet Abebe, Kaylah and DJ
Sose.
Others include Mercy “Omo London”
Ajisafe, Noble Igwe, Ruby, Sharon Ojong, Adamz, Mr 2Kay among many others.
Along with the grand cash prize, Team
Elan will also enjoy a number of fashion opportunities including an automatic
entry to showcase their designs at the International Lagos Design Fashion Week.
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