DSTV bringing entertainment to families doorsteps in 20 yrs - Manager

The Marketing Manager of DSTV, Mrs Chioma Efe and the head of Communications, DSTV, Mr Segun Fayose at the presentation ceremony of winners of DSTV, promo of their 20 years in existence.

 

Mr and Mrs. Nduka Obiajulu, from Port Harcourt, won an all-expenses paid trip to watch the National Basketball Live Game in America.

 

 

Mr Gbenga Olumilua won an all-expenses paid trip to watch the Tennis tournament in Wimbledon.

 

Mr and Mrs. Nnaemeka Ejike won N200,000.

 

DSTV

Lagos, Nov. 1, 2013, The Marketing Manager of DSTV, Mrs Chioma Efe, on Friday said that the company had in the last 20 years, strived to keep families together by bringing entertainment to various homes.

Efe said in Lagos that the company brought entertainment to families’ door steps for their relaxation and for the families to enjoy themselves.

According to her, DSTV has been able to give Nigerians and other African nationals a lot of local content in entertainment.

``We cannot afford to live in isolation anymore; we have to showcase what we have to the world and marry it with entertainment in other climes so that they can see us.

``Nigeria and Africa as a whole have rich arts and culture that we should be proud of to showcase and tell our own story.

``That is why we manage to bring families, friends, nations together to see what is going on around the world and for  people to learn from the events, ‘’ she said.

Efe, however, said that it was not easy sourcing money to pay for the DSTV decoder, adding that such payment was not a waste.

``That is why we decided that at 20 years, we have to make our customers proud by making them win something at the promo we are organising for them.

``So we have to reward them one way or the other. We also know that everyone cannot win but we are thanking them,'' she said.

Mr and Mrs. Nduka Obiajulu, from Port Harcourt, won an all-expenses paid trip to watch the National Basketball Live Game in America.

Mr Gbenga Olumilua won an all-expenses paid trip to watch the Tennis tournament in Wimbledon.

Mr and Mrs. Nnaemeka Ejike won N200,000.

Obiajulu said that he was surprised when DSTV called to inform him that he had won, saying that he was initially skeptical.

He said that when he eventually responded, the company sent return tickets to him and his wife.

Obiajulu said that he won on the basis that his decoder was always on and recharged all the time.

 

Macmillan chief urges all Nigerians to contribute their quota to nation's development

Mr Tope Babayemi, CEO, Different Aesthetics, Arts and Culture Management and Mr Yinka Olaniyan, Executive Director, Macmillian Publishers Ltd at the media briefing, of 11th annual Literary Night in Lagos. 

 

 

 

Mr Tope Babayemi, CEO, Different Aesthetics, Arts and Culture Management; Dr Iyiola Adelekan, Managing Director, and Mr Yinka Olaniyan, Executive Director, Macmillan Publishers Ltd at the media briefing of the annual Literary Night in Lagos. 

 

Change

Lagos, Nov. 8, 2013, Mrs Francesca Emanuel, the Deputy Chairman, Macmillan Publishers Company Limited, on Friday, said every Nigerian had a role to play in making the country a better place.

Emanuel made the call at a media briefing, on the organisation’s forthcoming 11^th Literary Night entitled: ``Fix it, the Nigerian character” in Lagos.

According to her, Nigerians need to work towards achieving the desired change in the country, urging them to be proactive.

``We cannot continue to handle things with a fire brigade approach both as leaders and people.

``The change demands that the average citizen of Nigeria plays a prominent role of being responsible in order to move the country forward,” she said.

Mrs Emanuel was represented by Mr Yinka Olaniyan, an Executive Director, he urged Nigerians not to be complacent, lackadaisical and nonchalant to happenings in the country.

She noted that any responsible citizen would be worried about the negative perception of Nigerians internationally.

 ``A country that was conceived as the giant of Africa has descended far down the ladder due to character deficiencies in some of her citizens.

``The Nigeria green passport is always derided at entry points of other nations of the world,” she said.

According to Emanuel, Macmillan has resolved to pay closer attention to the solutions instead of focusing on the problems through its literary night.

``It is a way of tell people what they are not getting right and ways to correct them.

``We are aware that the factors like endemic corruption, violence, collapse of the family values and institutions are partly responsible for the present bad image of the country.

``We will not bemoan our fate any further; rather we would call out Nigerians through this event to bring about the desired change,” she said.

The yearly programme is scheduled to hold on Nov. 14, in Lagos.

It will feature dance drama, songs and poetry among others, with notable actors including Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett and Norbert Young performing.

 

Sculptures are not mostly deities - expert

 

Carving

 

Arts

Lagos, Aug. 28, 2013 An Artist, John Egwuatu, on Wednesday said that those regarding sculptures as mostly deities were not well informed about arts.

Egwuatu said this in Lagos that carvings could be used as decorations and sometimes as symbols of heroes or historical events.

``We have the religious aspects of carvings and we have carvings that are used for interior decorations.

``If we narrow it down, some carvings are used at homes, offices, while some are used in some places of worship, ‘’ he said.

Egwuatu said that people should be able to distinguish the sculpture used in places of worship and those ones for decorations.

He said that the carvings meant for places of worship were not usually sold in the markets and could only be got through specifications.

Also, Patrick Agose, Secretary, Universal Art Studio, National Theatre, Lagos, said that arts and carvings had been in existence for ages.

He said that artists used artworks and carvings to develop a lot of things.

Agose said that a sculpture would "become a deity when a person decides to bow before it, worship it and make it his God.

"Sculptures are objects that show aesthetics and beauty, ‘’ he said.

Agose said that sculptures could be used to document history or events and carved on stone or metal or wood.

``It (sculpture) is someone’s creativity and intellectual property.

``In fact, arts are becoming a goldmine now because the costs are outrageous and yet, people are really buying.

``So it brings a lot of revenue for the sellers. We should not forget that science, technology, philosophy and innovations started from arts,’’ he said.

 

 

 

 

 

Artists vow to resist evacuation from National Theatre

 

Protest

Lagos, May 3, 2013 The Lagos State Chapter of Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) on Friday protested over the proposed evacuation of its members from National Theatre premises.

The protest was held in the Artists Village at the premises of the National theatre in Lagos.

Over 100 artists came out to protest the plans to evacuate them from the National Theatre building.

The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions like “Government should not deny us our right”, “Artists Village is an historic centre”.

Others are “We are going nowhere, “We will fight for our right to the last” and  “Even though the government provided alternative space, we are not moving”.

Mr Dotun Alabi, the Chairman, the Lagos State Chapter of SNA, said that Artists Village was the first community of artists in Nigeria and indeed in West Africa.

He said that the Artists Village had historical background of where the world famous artists of today were groomed.

``We are going to fight it with our last breath to ensure that they will not evacuate us from the premises of the National Theatre.

``The Artists village is the most exciting development in the culture sector in Nigeria in the last 50years.

“It is also the finest example anywhere in the world of the ``arms length`` principle that government applied to the Arts and Culture, `` Alabi said.

Mr Tope Babayemi, the Manager of Artists Village, urged the Minister of Tourism to upgrade facilities at the centre and also improve on the structures, rather than evacuate them from the area.

He described the Artists Village as the hub for all Nigeria Artists where producers, art writers, musical artists, dancers were being groomed.

``National Theatre is incomplete without the Artists Village because we add more value to the centre and also have the same aim at promoting Nigeria art and culture together.”

Mr Olaku Abiodun, a visual artist, advised government to involve experts in managing the Artists Village and improve it to international standard.

``The government has a verse land within the National Theatre premises to improve on facility, rather than to evacuate people from its environment, `` he said.

He urged the Federal Government to involve stakeholders in the industry in their policy making before taking any action and also carry artists along in their future development plans.  

SPAN graduates first set of dance and music students, seeks support for Nigerian youths

Nigerian youths need extra encouragement in the arts world to achieve greatness, according to Mrs. Sarah Boulos, founder, Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN). Speaking at the 1st Dance and Music Academy Graduation ceremony of SPAN in Lagos, she said SPAN was here to educate and promote Nigerian youths in what they wanted to do in arts world and that they needed to be encouraged to succeed in the industry. According to her, “we have created opportunities and enabling environment for them and also make sure that they dialogue, develop and overcome limitations through the arts.” She said it was also a healing and transformation tool to get where they needed to be, adding that, “we are defined by what we do than who we are in the present society”. The president emphasized that “it is why we motivate, encourage, reinforce, recognize, appreciate nurture and engaged youths and others to further their talents in learning their acts.” She noted that when people, especially youths were encouraged to further their education or drive to excel in their heroic journey to what they want to do, the country would benefit. ``We will see loyalty, integrity and dedication; we will see transformation in our nation,” she said. According to her, SPAN would always give and encourage the richness and diversity of Nigerian’s culture and tradition which will forever be nurtured, preserved and showcased for all to see and experience. She stressed that the academy would be a hub for creativity where ``our community not only find a place to escape boredom, appreciate the craft, be inspired and be educated, also value it. ``Our hope is to challenge the mindset of youths and others, to be empowered to serve our nation and affect our environment, and provide a promising future for the generation to come.” While 15 students indicated interest in the training in the Academy For Music And Dance Act, only nine was able to scale through. Certificates were awarded to them and two people were given scholarships to further their dance act in France. SPAN was a registered non-governmental organization founded in 2004. Its aim is to set a world standard performing arts education in Nigeria. It offers classes in professional stage acting, music and dance. It seeks to provide the much needed opportunity for the talented and gifted persons, especially the children and youths, to express themselves through the arts.

THE GREAT PROPOSAL

 

The great proposal 2013 Peter and Lola

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