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Thursday, 24 July 2014

DARK AND LOVELY BRAIDS AND WEAVES MAINTENANCE LINE HITS NIGERIAN MARKET





Determined to ensure that the African woman looks her best always, leading beauty care products brand, L’Oreal Central West Africa has introduced Dark and Lovely Braids and Weaves new product lines into the Nigerian Market. Utilizingover 25 years of detailed and comprehensive research and innovation on African hair, the product, no doubt is ripe for its time.

Braids are a symbol of African pride and weaves are a symbol of modern beauty widely embraced in Nigeria and beyond.To date there are limited products that allow women to manage their braids or weaves.The new Dark and Lovely lineoffers a complimentary routine for people with braids and weaves and promotes the use of natural ingredients to curb the various problems Nigerian women face with their braids and weaves on a daily basis.
The Dark and Lovely range includes the SOS Hairline, which acts from the roots to protect the hairline and prevent damage caused by intensive braiding, the Scalp Soother, which relieves the scalp from tightness and itchiness caused by braiding and sew in weaves, the Scalp Wash, which keeps the scalp clean by removing flakes and excess oil, and finally the Hair Refresher, which refreshes the hair with a pleasant smell so your braids and weaves smell brand new.

Speaking at the launch held at the Anchor Event centre in Lagos, Managing Director L’Oreal Central West Africa, Mr. Idorenyen Enang, disclosed that: “The beauty market in Nigeria is very promising for the Group given the population and their interests particularly in braids and weaves. We aim to make L’Oreal the number one beauty company in Sub-Saharan Africa thanks to our expertise which enables us to offer consumers in the region innovative, affordable, high-quality products that match their expectations and needs.”

In his own comments, General Manager Consumer Products Division, Mr. Sekou Coulibaly stated that “our consumers comfort is paramount and with the popularity of Braids and Weaves in Nigeria, I am excited to introduce the braids and weaves range of products that helps with itching scalp, prevent hair damage, keep the scalp clean, soothe the scalp, refreshes and moisturize the hair with a hint of fragrance enhanced with natural oils.”

Dark and Lovely is dedicated to empowering women residing in Sub Saharan Africa to look and feel amazing. 

(L-R)  Group Brand Manager L'Oreal Central West Africa, Ogbemi Kesiena, General Manager Consumer Products Division, Sekou Coulibaly, President Hair Braids Association of Fola Tinubu Ojo, Lizzy Ifeanyi and the Sales Director L'Oreal Central West Africa, Tom Isibor,  at the Launch of Dark & Lovely Braids and Weaves in Lagos.

(L-R) General Manager Consumer Products Division, L'Oreal Central West Africa, Sekou Coulibaly, Managing Director, Idorenyen Enang , Head of Education, Titilola Igri-Offor, and the President Lagos State Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association, Comrade Lanre Atanda at the launch of Dark & Lovely Braids and Weaves in Lagos.


Genevieve Nnaji announces 18year old aspiring actress, Bola Suru as winner of “Act The Part” online contest




Genevieve Nnaji has announced the winner of the “Act the part” online contest, which kicked off three weeks ago as 18year old aspiring actress, Bola Suru.
Bola, a university admission seeker exhibited undeniable acting skills which shot her to the frontline in the contest amidst thousands of contestants who sent in videos re-enacting a role from a Nollywood movie of their choice.

The young aspiring actress could not contain her joy when she received the news. “I have practically been praying about this since I emerged one of the three finalists. My sister actually found out about the competition and encouraged me to be a part of it. I am so excited about this”, says Bola. 

“Genevieve inspires me so much and I really can’t wait to meet her and ask all the many questions I need answers to as it concerns acting as a career”, she adds excitedly.

From the numerous entries received for the contest, three acts made it through the tough selection process and were announced as finalists last week: Bola Suru, Michael Akan and Chioma Okoye. Bola emerged winner via popular votes.
Bola Suru
Bola came tops for re-enacting a role from the movie, Broken Heart; Michael’s re-enactment of his role from the movie Ije, which features Genevieve Nnaji earned him the second position while Chioma came third for her role from the movie Mirror Boy. 

The Amstel Malta brand ambassador, Genevieve Nnaji also expressed her delight over the passionate participation from her fans. “I started off my career at the age of eight, so seeing young talents very keen about what they do gives me so much pleasure because I can relate to that really well. I’m very thankful to Amstel Malta for this amazing opportunity and I look forward to meeting Bola Suru. We are definitely going to have a fun day together”. she said.

As winner of the competition, Bola will spend a fun filled day with the superstar actress and also win a fab makeover courtesy of Amstel Malta.


NDLEA arrests unemployed graduate with methamphetamine




The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday said it arrested a graduate of Business Administration with 2.18kg of a banned substance, methamphetamine. In a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the NDLEA said that the arrest was made at the departure hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja. According to reports from This Day, it said that the suspect was to board an Ethiopian Airline flight to Malaysia when the drug was detected in his bag. “He had parcels of substances that tested positive to methamphetamine.  “The case is under investigation,” it said. The NDLEA claimed that the suspect said that he got into drug trafficking out of frustration. “I am a graduate of Business Administration but have been jobless since I graduated in 2008. After several years of joblessness, I became a commercial bus driver in Lagos. I am single and live in Badagry.  “A man I met at a hotel promised to assist me in getting a job in Malaysia.  “He promised to pay me 3,500 dollars, but I regret everything now because I feel empty,” the agency quoted the suspect as saying. It also quoted its Chairman, Ahmadu Giade, as expressing disappointment at the action of the graduate.