Festac Ultra Lounge, a luxurious venue known for its African cuisine by day, and upscale African parties by night will not only house the launch of this business, but also be the first restaurant to offer a line of Violet’s Cakes to its VIP customers. Osa, owner of Festac Ultralounge says “We are super excited to be partnering with VC on this launching and are thrilled about the great value this will add for our clients”

The launch will open with a tea party and cake tasting reception at 6pm at Festac Ultra Lounge featuring music by CeeYo’s very own DJ El Boogie. Guests will dine on both Festac cuisines as well Violet’s Cakes for dessert. Guests will also sample drinks from the new cocktail menu. Attendees will have the chance to mingle while learning more about Violet’s Cakes, and each attendee will be entered for a chance to win a free Celebration Cake for their next special event. This portion of the event will close with a red carpet reception, which will also usher in the afterparty at 10pm.

UnderDaRock magazine will be the media sponsor for this event, Triibe Natiion will be providing the photography and guests will receive sponsored gift bags and parting gifts from VC. “I am marking my quarter century birthday in THE biggest way with the official launch of my line of cakes!” says Tosin, CEO of Violet’s Cakes. “I’m excited about all of the support I’ve received from my African community, and look forward to many future partnerships and opportunities!”

About Violet’s Cakes:

Violet’s Cakes is a cake baking business specializing in customized cakes and cupcakes for every occassion. From its inception in 2003 with the creation of an exquisite sweet sixteen cake, Violets Cakes has flourished into a successful customer oriented business. Head Baker and Violet’ Cakes founder Tosin Savage has honed her skills by gaining certification as a Wilton Method Cake Decorator. Here at Violet’s Cakes our number one priority is bringing your fantasies to life, through our delicious cakes! For more information, visit www.violetscakes.webs.com

For information and sponsorship inquiries for the Violet’s Cakes Launch & Tea Party, contact Feyisola at feyisola@statuesqueevents.com

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You are all revolutionaries. Our brothers and sisters at home are doing the same thing, staying days and night on the streets, some without food and drink. Most are ready to die for Nigeria to change because it is really that bad.

Let us keep informing people, visit CNN, NY1, or the local stations in your states, send them pictures and videos of what is happening in Nigeria, New York, London, Houston , Dallas and other states with Nigerians protesting.

Nigeria must change, enough is truly enough. If we do not fight against this system now, our children’s children will grow up under the same condition or worse in Nigeria.

This is much deeper than fuel subsidy, we demand a Government that will develop the country so we are developed world and not keep “developing”

I am very proud of the Nigerian youths that are working and taking this matter into their own hand to fight this system.

Our fight continues..

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“Since I got back into Nigeria yesterday, I have heard some preposterous arguments that the removal of the fuel subsidy will be justified by wise investments that will benefit all.

My response has been…How will a wasteful government suddenly realize the genius of prudence and making the right investment decisions simply bcs there is more money available from oil subsidy removal?

Will there be less graft & bribes involved in process of issuing the road contracts or power contracts?

Have we sought to honestly find every way we can plug wastage in our leaking economy before we ask a feeble populace to carry the burden of corruption and gross ineptitude of a gluttonous few?

Have the Presidency, the State & Local Governments and the Legislature discovered how to travel without a convoy of 20 cars to the airport?

Can the occupiers of these lofty positions act in honour as Barack Obama did in 2010 when he got every member of his cabinet to take a pay cut, starting with himself?

Within his first few days as British Prime Minister, David Cameron led the austerity cuts (upon his assumption) by cutting down his convoy to 2 cars and one outrider. The Members of Parliament in Britain are now only allowed 3rd class train tickets on official travel (as opposed to their traditional first class train ticket allowances). The Mayor of London now rides a bicycle to work.
Leadership by example!!!

How come our ‘leaders’ in government earn so much and still spend so much furnishing the same houses and offices they furnished with our money last year?

Do you furnish your office every year? Why should the President, Governor or Senate President?

Wasteful leadership cannot make prudent investments!!!!! Q.E.D

The change we need is not just policy. Its in the quality of mind and persons at policy making positions.

That said, how will we effectively deliver sustainable desired-change?

History has taught us that governments increase fuel prices, the people fight, students riot, labour unions strike, and then after a couple of weeks, the government reduces the price but never to its original price…and everyone feels like a winner, but the poor know and experience the reality of the loss. Then we start the cycle all over again with another administration.

God bless everyone who has stood up against this unjust policy. I salute everyone who has risked their lives to Occupy Nigeria with the message that Enough is Enough.

This is only the beginning of a long and arduous journey. The real Nigerian spring is going to be in April 2015.

WE NEED A CRITICAL MASS OF NEW NIGERIANS TO TAKE HOLD OF EVERY LEVEL OF POLICY MAKING POSITIONS BY 2015. Not a few good men and women whose voices will get drowned in the cacophony of mediocrity.

Let our brightest and best brains begin serious preparations NOW. Don’t wait till 2014 to decide you want to make a change by running for office in 2015. It will be too late if you don’t start NOW!!!!

As we keep up the pressure of PEACEFUL, NON-VIOLENT PROTESTS through all channels, let another set of emerging leaders (with a heart for the nation and a love for the people) arise and begin to prepare for 2015. We must encourage, train, mentor and empower the right people to go where few dare.

I have committed my life to raise and prepare as many exemplary leaders of excellence to take over the various policy making positions at all levels of governance (federal, state and local)- executive and legislative.

Even when ‘they’ back down on the fuel subsidy removal, (only because they need the banks to reopen so they can cash some of their billions or so that the airports can reopen so their children can travel back abroad to continue their education), don’t let us be deceived again into submission and celebrate the illusion of victory.
Until we change the quality of people in policy-making positions, we won’t yet have real and lasting victory.

Don’t get it twisted… The 2015 elections is going to be the opportunity for the real Nigerian Spring.

The real question is …Will we be ready to bring the real change we’ve always desired with the same zeal and fervor as we show now?

Please don’t let today’s passion die tomorrow.
The struggle continues today, tomorrow and forever. We WILL deliver the future!

God bless you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
FD

It’s no news that Femi Kuti was missing at this year’s Felabration festival held at the New Afrika Shrine, Lagos. Well the Afrobeat maestro embarked on a 3-weeks European tour alongside US rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers which commenced on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Femi and his Positive Force band alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed at the Lanxess Arena and 02 Arena in Germany, Ericsson Globe in Sweden, Boxen Arena in Denmark, Bercy in France and Ahoy in Netherlands which was sold out.

He then ended his Europe tour on Thursday, October 27 with Nigerian celebrated singer Asa at the Festival de Nuits de Champagne in Troyes, France leaving the show sold out.

Check out pictures from some of the shows…

Source: thenetNG

On the 1st of October 2011, Nigeria turned 51 and to celebrate the independence, Lagosians stood still at Deuces Lounge for Blackbody Entertainment’s Chykay.

All pictures taken by TCD Photography.

Source: 360nobs.com

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Sam Klef, Pasuma and other artists are going to be performing during Cultural night and the Parade

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The Official after party is going to be at Club Amazura Queens, NYC