GENEVIEVE NNAJI, DBANJ, ASA SLUG IT OUT AT FAB AWARDS…plus THE FULL NOMINEE LIST ~ SIMPLY MHOSES

FAB Magazine, Nigeria’s leading international fashion journal has announced a star-studded list of

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, fashion and music icons nominated for the second edition of FAB Night out- An annual fashion/ awards show scheduled to hold at the Landmark events centre Victoria Island, Lagos on December 11, 2011. The long list of nominees were unveiled at an event held at The Marquee in Lagos on October 22, 2011.
Nollywood acts Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Monalisa Chinda, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Nse Ikpe Etim, Mike Ezuruonye, Majid Michael are joined on the most stylish actor and

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list by Tinsel favorite Gideon Okeke The music industry is not left out as Dbanj, Naeto C, Goldie, Muna, Bez, Tiwa Savage, Darey, Asa, Sasha and Lynxx are up for the most stylish artiste contest.
The fashion world is well represented by the likes of Deola Sagoe, Mai Atafo, Uti Nwachukwu, Dimeji Alara and Bolaji Animashaun.
In addition, this year’s list of nominees accommodates On Air Personalities from Radio and TV- Fan favorites Toolz, Tosyn Bucknor, Yvonne Ekwere, Yaw, Wana, Efe Tommy, Eku Edewor, Frank Edoho and Adams Ibrahim
Well known for showcasing exclusive designs from Africa’s latest fabric collections, FAB Night Out will also have spectacular displays from designers drawn from across Africa, as well as performances from some of the continent’s finest artistes.
‘‘Guests can look forward to a night of endless drinks, dancing and shoulder-rubbing with some of fashion and music’s finest, so dress daring and arrive on time’’ FAB founder Familusi Akin Babajide , a well known bespoke suit designer and entrepreneur says.
Born January 25, 1978 and raised in Lagos, Familusi Akin Babajide (FAB) is believed to be a reincarnation of His grandfather who was a tailor and passed away a few weeks before he was born. In 2001, when he was 23, he discovered his interest in making his own clothes, having traded in clothing and accessories for a few years. Mostly self-taught, the young designer used his background in the Sciences to do research in Fabric, Fit and Finishing to create winning pieces – and the first shirt he ever produced was mistaken for a Jermyn Street product! With the applause and exclamations that came from clients, friends and family, the brand was born; and Exclamations Couture has since focused on setting the standards for the tailoring of Shirts and Suits in Africa.
In all, 26 awards will be given out to deserving talents at this year’s FAB Night Out including a special recognition category for Deola Sagoe.
The event is produced by FAB Magazine, and supported by Vlisco, Trace TV, Beat FM, Pattaya Oriental, Zapphaire Events and Barcadi.
FAB Night out debuted in 2010 as a platform to recognize and celebrate talents with the best, offering every calendar year with a total of twenty six award plaques to reward deserving talents

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

1. DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (WEST AFRICA)

–          Bridget Awosika (Bridget Awosika)
–          Bunmi Koko
–          Grey
–          Eki Orleans
–          Christie Brown

2. DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (SOUTH AFRICA)

–          KLUK CGDT
–          Heni
–          David Tlale
–          Stiaan Louw
–          Stoned Cherrie

3. MODEL OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

–          Makida Moka
–          Emmanuella Chika
–          Milen Magese
–          Kinee Diouf
–          Nyasha Matonhodze

4. MODEL OF THE YEAR (MALE)

–          Francis Nwodu
–          TY Ogunkoya
–          Brookly Soumaharo
–          Uti Nwachukwu
–          Kevin Godson

5. FASHION BRAND OF THE YEAR

–          Kinabuti
–          Mai Atafo
–          Zebra Living
–          David Wej
–          Jewel by Lisa

6. LIFESTYLE BRAND OF THE YEAR

–          Temple Muse
–          Polo Luxury
–          Quintessentially Nigeria
–          The Life House
–          The Play Group

7. MOST STYLISH ARTISTE (MALE)

–          Darey
–          Lynxx
–          D’Banj
–          Naeto C
–          Bez Idakula

FEMALE

–          Muna
–          Asa
–          Goldie
–          Tiwa Savage
–          Sasha P

8. MOST STYLISH ACTOR

–          Majid Michel
–          Ramsey Noah
–          Gideon Okeke
–          Jim Iyke
–          Mike Ezuruonye

9. MOST STYLISH ACTRESS

–          Genevieve Nnaji
–          Monalisa Chinda
–          Rita Dominic
–          Nse Ikpe – Etim
–          Kate Henshaw – Nuttal

10. TV SHOW OF THE YEAR*****

–          Jacob’s Cross
–          MTN Project Fame
–          Big Brother Amplified
–          Glo Naija Sings
–          Gulder Ultimate Search

11. TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

–          Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere
–          Eku Edewor
–          Adams Ibrahim
–          Frank Edoho
–          Efe Tommy

12. RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

–          Beat 99.9 FM
–          Inspiration 92.3 FM
–          Wazobia 95.1 FM
–          Cool 96.9 FM
–          Rhythm 93.7 FM

13. ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

–          Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru
–          Wana
–          Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu
–          Tosyn Bucknor
–          Emmanuel ‘Mannie’ Essien

14. CAR OF THE YEAR**********

–          Mercedes Benz S550 (2011)
–          Range Rover Sport (2011)
–          Toyota Land Cruiser (2011)
–          Porsche Cayenne (2011)
–          Volkswagen Toureg (2011)

15. RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

–          Indigo Restaurant
–          Bazaar Restaurant
–          Yellow Chilli Restaurant
–          Jevenik Restaurant
–          Piccolomondo Restaurant

16. BAR OF THE YEAR

–          De Marquee
–          Reeds
–          Soul Lounge
–          Liquids Lounge
–          Ediz Wine Bar

17. DJ OF THE YEAR

–          DJ Caise
–          DJ Humility
–          DJ Neptune
–          DJ Jimmy Jatt
–          DJ Sose

18. CLUB OF THE YEAR

–          Dueces
–          Chrome
–          Play
–          Cubana
–          Aqua

19. HOTEL OF THE YEAR

–          Radisson blu
–          Federal Palace Hotel and Casino
–          Four Points by Sheraton
–          Southern Sun
–          Protea (Ikoyi Westwood)