Nigerians in London, UK: June 2017

Friday, 30 June 2017

Count down begins for the MGHS OGA UK Lit Day in London tomorrow

Snr Moji Bamtefa who plays Auntie - Funke in one of Europe's most popular African TV Comedies, 'Meet the Adebanjos.'

What?
With only 24 hours to go, you need to act fast if you want to be part of this fun event taking place this Saturday. TICKETS ARE GOING PRETTY FAST!!! So what is this all about, I can hear you ask... well, Methodist Girl's High School, Yaba, Old Girls' Association (MGHS OGA, UK/IRELAND) is inviting you to their first 'Lit Day.' The event which will take place on Saturday 1 July in north London is been organised to raise funds to renovate the school buildings. Methodist Girls' High School popularly known as MG is one of the most prominent and top ranking schools in Lagos, Nigeria. So you've got to be there... check #mghsogauklitday

What Lit Day?
The Lit Day was a popular competition among students from many school in Lagos. Nigeria. Students attended the event on a Saturday dressed in their school uniforms and each took turns to debate a topic. Other things went on alongside the debate such as a fashion parade, dancing competition, food, drink and music.

About MGHS?
The school was founded in 1879 by the African Members of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission with Rev E.W. Williams, a Nigerian, as her first Principal. Over the years, MGHS, Yaba, Lagos has served thousands of girls who have become successful in various area of life. The UK and IRELAND Old Girls' Association will be jamming with old friends from other Nigerian schools on Saturday 1st July in London!

Did you know?
MGHSOGA UK/IRELAND is made up of old girls from different graduating year groups from as far back as 1970. A famous old girl that you are sure to meet on Saturday is Moji Bamtefa who plays Auntie - Funke in one of Europe's most popular African TV Comedies, 'Meet the Adebanjos.'

Interesting fact?
One thing that will stand out during this event is that attendees will come dressed in their school uniforms! I am talking about people as old as 50 dressed in their old school uniforms. Aha! So, you are warmly invited to be part of this exciting event where you can meet up with old friends, have fun and enjoy nice food and music.

Dresscode?
Just dress up in a uniform or something that looks like one and be ready to have fun. This is a family event so everyone is invited too.

How to get your ticket?

Date: Saturday 1st July 2017

Time: 3pm to 10pm

Venue: Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5BD

Tickets: Call Olugbo on 07739103935, Slyvia on 07956657278 or Ayoku on 07534393695 or buy at the door.

You can also contact MGHSOGA on Facebook.

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Tickets going fast: 3 days to the MGHSOGA UK 'Lit Day' Event. D-Day Saturday 1st July

What?
With only 3 days to go, you need to act fast if you want to be part of this fun event taking place this Saturday. TICKETS ARE GOING PRETTY FAST!!! So what is this all about, I can hear you ask... well, Methodist Girl's High School, Yaba, Old Girls' Association (MGHS OGA, UK/IRELAND) is inviting you to their first 'Lit Day.' The event which will take place on Saturday 1 July in north London is been organised to raise funds to renovate the school buildings. Methodist Girls' High School popularly known as MG is one of the most prominent and top ranking schools in Lagos, Nigeria. So you've got to be there...

About MGHS?
The school was founded in 1879 by the African Members of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission with Rev E.W. Williams, a Nigerian, as her first Principal. Over the years, MGHS, Yaba, Lagos has served thousands of girls who have become successful in various area of life. The UK and IRELAND Old Girls' Association will be jamming with old friends from other Nigerian schools on Saturday 1st July in London!

Did you know?
MGHSOGA UK/IRELAND is made up of old girls from different graduating year groups from as far back as 1970. A famous old girl that you are sure to meet on Saturday is Moji Bamtefa who plays Auntie - Funke in one of Europe's most popular African TV Comedies, 'Meet the Adebanjos.'

Interesting fact?
One thing that will stand out during this event is that attendees will come dressed in their school uniforms! I am talking about people as old as 50 dressed in their old school uniforms. Aha! So, you are warmly invited to be part of this exciting event where you can meet up with old friends, have fun and enjoy nice food and music.

Dresscode?
Just dress up in a uniform or something that looks like one and be ready to have fun. This is a family event so everyone is invited too.

Tickets?
Event date: Saturday 1st July 2017
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Venue: Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5BD
Tickets: Call Olugbo on 07739103935, Slyvia on 07956657278 or Ayoku on 07534393695 or buy at the door.
You can also contact MGHSOGA on Facebook.

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Interview: Bukky Durojaiye Byass, President, MGHSOGA UK/IRELAND talks about their Lit Day on Sat July 1st

MGHS, Yaba Logo

Bukky Durojaiye Byass, President, MGHSOGA UK/IRELAND

5 Minute Interview with Bukky Durojaiye Byass, President, MGHSOGA UK/IRELAND

Who are you?
Bukky Durojaiye Byass, The President of the MGHSOGA/IRELAND.

What's your organisation called?
MGHS Old Girls Association UK/Ireland.

What is the association about?
The coming together of girls who went to one of the oldest established school in Nigeria (in fact the oldest girls school) Methodist Girl's High School which was founded in 1879, 138 years ago. Located in Loko Yaba Lagos.

How many members have you got?
We about 200 but we are more, we are growing.

Any other other officials? We have a Treasurer/ Financial secretary, Secretary, deputy Social Sec and a deputy
Welfare officer.

What event are you organising and when?
Lit day 1st of July 2017.

Why Lit?
To raise funds to put back into our school. One of the oldest buildings in Nigeria needs to be modernised.

What does LIT stand for?
Literary and Debating.

What is the history of LIT?
It was one of the extra curricular activities organised by schools in our days. It is a day set side for a debating competition among the students from various schools in Lagos, Nigeria. It usually took place on a Saturday. We always looked forward to that day depending on the school hosting the event.

What should attendees expect?
I won't let you into our secrets. Come and see on that day. Debate between schools
Fashion parade...
Quiz
Dancing competition
Experience
Fun
Laughter
Networking
Old boyfriend and girlfriend jamming 😇😇😇😇😇

Really?
Yes, come and see on Saturday.

Do attendees need to dress in a certain way?
Yes school uniform or close as possible to uniform

Why?
We are going back in time.

Tell me about the most exciting part of the event..,
Debate
Fashion parade
Dancing competition
Dance dance dance

Any prizes? For what?
Raffles
Ticket to .......
Trophies
Food and music including, abula amala :)

Anything else?
Dundun

What would like to say about the event to people who schooled in Lagos?
Remember the days!

Where is the event and time?
Harrow Leisure Centre,

Any tickets? Price and how to get tickets?
6 days to go purchase your ticket at the door or pay to account and get your ticket at the door.

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Event date: Saturday 1st July 2017
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Venue: Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5BD
Tickets: Call Olugbo on 07739103935, Slyvia on 07956657278 or Ayoku on 07534393695 or buy at the door.

Sunday, 18 June 2017

Beyonce gives birth to twins: Singles Ladies singer and husband Jay-Z are thrilled to bits

US NEWS: Beyonce has given birth to twins. The Grammy award winning singer and her rapper husband Jay-Z welcomed the babies at an LA hospital earlier this week.

It’s been nine years since Beyonze and Jay Z tied the knot.

The new born babies are rumoured to be a boy and a girl. The proud parents have been married for nine years and are already parents to Blue Ivy, five.

I congratulate Beyonce and Jay Z on the arrival of their twins.

Photo: Mirror Proud parents. Beyonce and Jay Z

Photo: People. Jay Z, Beyonce and Blue Ivy

Photo: Pop Sugar. Happy family

Photo: My Daily News. Celebrity duo welcome twins

Thursday, 15 June 2017

Nollywood Movie Review: IN A STRANGE LAND by Roseline Sanni Ajose and 96 GLAM photos

I was truly delighted to be at the Nollywood Movie Premier of the film, IN A STRANGE LAND by Roseline Sanni Ajose apart from meeting this beautiful and talented lady, I was met her children.

The movie is a true life story of a young girl who was tricked into coming to the UK by a lady whose business it is to import young girls to 'work' as slaves.

The lady will either travel to Nigeria or use her agents there to recruit potential victims from poor families in rural villages. The girls arrive the UK illegally and forced to work as maids. Ill-treated, they are kept under lock and key and are not allowed to go leave the house or get an education.

Their poor parents soon lose touch with their children and have no way of ever finding their children again. The UK government felt that the number of girls being forced into slavery was getting out of control and the Anti Slavery Bill was passed.

This film shows how girls are trafficked from Nigeria and ill-treated in the UK. In fact, a slave may be living next door to you and you wouldn't know it.

This film is thought-provoking drama. The writer wants us to be aware of human trafficking and to report any suspicious activity in our neigbourhoods.

The movie is fast, entertaining and hits hard on the abuse the slaves go through and the emotional turmoil the families who have lost a child experience.

Ms Rosekline Sanni Ajose noted at the end of the film that all the actors including her two young sons aged 7 and 4 were all novice actors. That was a surprise because all the actors were top-notch and professional. The little boys were brilliant and to me the actors who stood out the most were the main character, who acted the trafficked maid, the wife and the girl who had been trafficked but had now gained her freedom.

How would I rate this film? 5*

Well done to the producers and directors and to all the actors I am looking forward to the next one.

Now, enjoy all the lovely photos I took at the event. (All pictures are protected by copyright, if you want to use any pictures you must include ©iShineMagazine.