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An evening parading elan, style, glitz and glamour. With some of Nigeria’s most stylish celebrities and professionals on parade all coming together to celebrate Women.
NOMINEES AS COVER OF EXQUISITE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2018 EDITION
This year we decided to use some of the 2018 nominees as cover divas to continue to show all women are worth celebrating. Our aim is to continue to use the ELOY Awards to celebrate, inspire, empower, encourage and challenge women to be audacious and ambitious. A woman’s place is wherever she wants to be and she can become whatever she desires to be. We want to encourage all women to unleash their true potential.
We have been consistently celebrating, empowering and motivating women since 2009. We are in the 10th year of the ELOY Awards, The Year of Audacious Ambition, The Power is Hers.
Tewa Onasanya
Founder
ELOY Awards.
We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.
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ELOY AWARDS 2018 PRESS CONFERENCE
The ELOY Awards press conference held on Thursday, November 1st 2018 and in attendance were Tewa Onasanya, founder of Eloy Awards and CEO, Exquisite Magazine, Sukhm Pannu of Lush Hair, Robin Sohdi, MD Lufthansa and Tolulope Aminu, Marketing Manager, Nigeria, Lufthansa.
The event was anchored by Yetty Ogunnubi.
According to the founder of ELOY Awards and Publisher of Exquisite Magazine, while giving a brief rundown on the history of ELOY Awards, Mrs Tewa Onasanya says “We are delighted to have the 10th year anniversary of ELOY Awards; it is a milestone for us.
“This year, we are having 21 categories, which is about five more categories than last year’s event.
Speaking further, Tewa noted ELOY Awards is hosted to celebrate uncelebrated women who are impacting lives and adding values in their little corners. While speaking on the expectations of the event, she said, “People should expect great fun from the prestigious ELOY Awards. The best event where ladies of all categories will be celebrated and the Dress-code is to show how audaciously iconic you can get with dressing”.
The General Manager for Lufthansa, Robin Sohdi, talked about why they have decided to sponsor ELOY Awards and their thoughts on the brand. Lush Hair representative, Sukhm Pannu also talked about why they have continually supported ELOY Awards and their excitement about ELOY Awards 10th Anniversary.
Annie Ekwere, the representative of Martini, also spoke about why martini has continued to sponsor ELOY Awards over the years and the part they will be playing at this year’s edition.
For the first time, ELOY Awards will be awarding a man in the category called, ‘He4She Awards’, this category is targeted at men who help women to be their best.
Adeyinka Aderemi, a past winner of the On-Air Personality category spoke about how winning ELOY Awards opened new doors for her she said “This is a very big event; I was shocked to be nominated last year and won. Thank you for starting this to recognize women and their exploits”.
This year’s nominees who were present also expressed their surprise and gratitude for being nominated for ELOY Awards.
According to them, they never knew anyone was watching them in their little corner and had decided to nominate them for such a prestigious award.
ELOY Awards 10th anniversary is themed, “The Year of Audacious Ambition, The Power is Hers” and is set to take place on Sunday, November 26, 2018 at the Lagos Continental Hotel (formerly Intercontinental hotel).
TITBITS FROM PLUSSIZE FASHION WEEK AFRICA 2018 PRESS CONFERENCE
The press conference started with an opening prayer. Then clips from past events put together by the PFWAFRICA team was highlighted including last year’s edition. After which Yetty Ogunnubi (YD Agency) who was the host of the conference began by introducing the organizers of the PlusSize Fashion Week Africa.
The founder of PFWAFRICA, Temi Aboderin-Alao spoke about the journey so far, her vision for the event in subsequent years, the inspiration behind the theme #beautifullyme. she also encapsulated and did a breakdown of what to expect this year, such as Exhibition, Red carpet, Runway, Music, the final lap of the #AfricaNextPlussizeModel competition and more.
The members of the panel at the press conference included Founder of PFWA Temi Aboderin-Alao, Yetty Ogunnubi (Head Publicist and CEO. YD Agency), Olubukola Akanbi (PFWAFRICA Project Coordinator), Dumebi Agbakoba (Award Winning Chef), Feyi Luther (Chef), Immaculate Dache (Music Ariste/influencer), Nkechi Blessing (Actress), Monalisa Stephen(Actress), Mor Okonkwo (Music Artiste), Nancy Hustle and Modavi Couture boss.
The Managing Director, Mr Wilson Alao spoke about the rationale behind the#AfricaNextPlussizeModel modelling competition, the process of model casting and their training. The project coordinator Miss Olubukola Akanbi talked about being part of the plus size movement.
The PFWAFRICA Influencers who were present also talked about how happy they are to be part of the show and how the message #beautifullyme needs to be preached to women of all sizes.
This year’s edition of PlusSize Fashion Week Africa is set to hold on Saturday, November 3, 2018, and Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Main Banquet Hall, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The activities include, Runway shows, Exhibitions, a Masterclass themed “Glow up and Flawless” and a Fashion Gala night where awards will be given to those who have contributed to the PlusSize community in Africa.
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In 2009 a long conceived idea came to life, the Exquisite Lady Of the Year (ELOY) Awards, the first ever successful award ceremony of its kind was packaged and executed by Exquisite magazine, led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya also the creator of ELOY.
The spotlight is beaming on women, It is evident in Nigeria and around the world, as policymakers and business support organizations are waking up to the idea that women are good for the economic prosperity of the nation. Financial institutions, the government and others are recognizing the untapped potential of women.
The exquisite magazine is organizing the tenth edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards. The ELOY Awards is first of its kind to be held in Nigeria. The aim is to have it grow each year as we recognize and award outstanding women and their roles in the society. From their humble beginnings, they have grown to become people other women and men admire and emulate while striving for success
The ELOY Awards, celebrating women of excellence.
#ELOYAwards2018 #WeAreHere2018 #ThePowerisHers #TheYearofAudaciousAmbition
The ELOY Awards are for Exquisite ladies in different fields who will be nominated and voted for by you. We are looking for nominations in the categories above who have been active during the ELOY period of Dec 2017 to date, they will then be shortlisted and the final categories and nominees announced in September.
Criteria for Nominee:
The criteria for the ELOY Awards focus on the character of the individual, her ability and achievements and how her work impacts the Nigerian society.
Must have a proven record of:
1. Direct leadership: responsible for the duties of others in a business environment. The leadership ability to affect human behaviour and accomplish a mission. Must be capable of influencing people to achieve set goals.
2. Indirect leadership: she has earned the respect of others due to past or current achievements.
3. Service: has helped a colleague, associates to grow, develop and achieve goals and given assistance to the community.
4. Commitment: shows a level of dedication to her goals and ability to achieve them.
5. Achievement: shows evidence of growth in her business or profession.
6. Integrity: must act according to values, beliefs and principles that shape the future for the better. Actions of integrity.
7. Character: meeting her responsibilities and being a good Nigerian.
Send nominations to eloy@exquisitemag.com or nominate online at eloyawards.comincluding your contact details and reasons for the nominations: In your own words, please describe in detail your nominee’s specific accomplishment with a focus on impact, the potential for growth and the ability to inspire.
Our aim is to continue to use the ELOY awards to celebrate, inspire, empower, encourage and challenge women to be audacious and ambitious. A woman’s place is wherever she wants to be and she can become whatever she desires to be. We want to encourage all women to unleash their true potential.
We have been consistently celebrating, empowering and motivating women since 2009. We are in the 10th year of the ELOY Awards, The Year of Audacious Ambition, The Power is Hers.
Tewa Onasanya
Founder
ELOY Awards.
For Sponsorships, Partnerships or Media request email us at ydagency@yettyd.com
NIVEA SPONSOR OF FASHIONS FINEST AFRICA.
We are excited to announce NIVEA as one of our Sponsors for Fashions Finest Africa Conference & Epic Show 2018. We appreciate the support NIVEA has given us and we see this as a huge step that will enable us to give a better and wider platform to the talented designers we will be showcasing and empowering for increased Nigerian participation in the global garment production industry. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship between both brands.
NIVEA will be putting on an exquisite show to end the Epic Show with an amazing celebrity designer.
Yetty Ogunnubi
Director
Fashions Finest Africa
About the brand
Nivea’s Invisible for Black & White is the first-of-its-kind in the deodorant category, providing care for the skin as well as clothes. With a unique formula, the Nivea Invisible for Black & White deodorant range provides all-day freshness leaving no yellow or white streaks on clothing.
It is essentially the No.1 deodorant for style! Fashion-conscious individuals will enjoy this unique deodorant as it enables users to maintain a stylish look without the added worry of unsightly stains on their apparel.
The Nivea Invisible for Black & White range helps boost confidence and foster individual expression and freedom. It is not just a skincare product, it promotes a Stainless lifestyle.
Statement from NIVEA
Given the unique connection the Nivea Invisible for Black and White deodorant range has with style, Nivea is proud to be a sponsor of Fashions Finest Africa.
FFA is one of the foremost fashion platforms in West Africa that brings together key players and elements in the African fashion industry. The event presents an opportunity for the brand to showcase its unique qualities while creating a memorable experience for attendees.
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As the Fashions Finest Africa Epic Show draws near the excitement is in the air as the organizers of the fashion weekend extravaganza make final touches to ensure that the event is one to remember.
The Epic Show is a three-day event running from Friday 25th May to Sunday 27th May 2018, at The Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
Asides the runway show, exhibitions and conference; the Fashions Finest Africa team would be hosting the first and most prestigious all fashion awards in Nigeria. The essence of the awards is to celebrate those who have made a mark in the fashion industry.
From time immemorial a lot of people have changed the African fashion industry in many ways and the impact they make or have made have not been well recognised or appreciated. At Fashions Finest Africa we want this to change and this is why we have decided to debut the Fashions Finest Africa Awards.
There are 22 categories and 6 of the categories are open for people to cast their votes for who they think best fits while the remaining 16 categories would be properly vetted by our carefully selected judges whom have been selected based on their exploits in their chosen fields and they would choose the final winners.
The fashion extravaganza will kick off on Friday Morning with a Fashion conference where those who matter in the fashion industry and government will take on panel sessions, then later in the evening the prestigious Fashions Finest Awards will take place. We will also play hosts to Exhibitors and our marketplace vendors giving the opportunity to fashion lovers to shop till you drop. The fashion show will continue Saturday and Sunday featuring Student designers, New and Emerging designers and established designers out of Africa.
How to Vote
Log on to www.fashionsfinestafrica.com/voting for who you think best fits.
VOTING CATEGORIES
Male Model of the year
Female model of the year
Fashion Retail store of the year
Fashion Icon of the year
Fashion Blogger of the year
Fashion Influencer of the year
CATEGORIES THAT WOULD BE JUDGED BY FFA AWARDS PANEL
Designer of the year
Emerging Designer of the Year
Menswear Designer of the Year
Women’s Wear Designer of the Year
Young Designer of the Year
Makeup Artist of the Year
Stylist of the Year
Fashion Show of the Year
Outstanding Contribution to Nigerian Fashion Award
Accessories Designer of the Year
Creative of the Year
Shoe Designer of the Year
Bag Designer of the Year
Fashion Photographer of the Year
Fashion Magazine of the Year
Indigenous Fabric Maker of the Year
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