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All invites to the Civic centre centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos as multiple
award winning musician, Yemi Alade in collaboration with Bland2Glam.com.ng. The
event, which also heralded the launch of the Get Mented! Mentorship initiative
for Nigerian women was hosted by Beat FM’s Maria Okanrende. A host of
influential personalities in entertainment, politics, business and lifestyle
came out in their throngs to support the singer.
Seyi Banigbe, creative director forBland2Glam.com.ng said, “We are
extremely grateful for the support of Nigerian women towards the Yemi Alade
Collection and the Get Mented! Initiative.” “There is nothing as lifting as
seeing women supporting and helping other women up and cheering them on as they
journey through life,” she added.
Former senator, Florence Ita Giwa, who was a special guest at the
event, lauded Yemi Alade on the Get Mented! Initiative and pledged her support
for her work. Lagos State commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty
Alleviation, Mrs Lola Akande, who was represented
congratulatedBland2Glam.com.ng on the launch and promised their support for the
Get Mented Initiative.
The different pieces in the collection were presented alongside
inspirational messages by influential personalities such as Toke Makinwa who
presented the Showstopper piece. Award winning actress, Kemi Lala Akindoju
unveiled the #HOHA piece while comedienne, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah presented
the epic ‘Johnny’ piece with a lot of laughter from the audience. Online
personality Tosin ‘Olorisupergal’ Ajibade presented the Afropolitan piece while
dance queen Kaffy Ameh presented the ‘Tangerine’ piece.
Also in attendance were celebrities like Dolapo Ajibade, Osas Ajibade,
Cynthia Morgan, Wana Sambo, Ozinna Anumudu, Denola Grey, Yvonne Ekwere, Beverly
Osu, Denrele Edun, Zed Eye, Ifeanyi ‘IFAN’Michaels, Tewa Onasanya, Sika Osei,
Moet Abebe, Sharon Ojong and many more.
Yemi Alade in her vote of thanks recollected her earlier days as an
upcoming act and how women like Omawumi would encourage her to improve on
herself constantly.
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