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New
York, New York: Regine Promotions recently held a benefit fashion show
in New York. In attendance were some members of the diplomatic corps,
fashion moguls, Hip-pop artists, African traditional costumes, drums,
etc. Our man was there.
Show
Promoter: Regina Askia-Williams at the event.
Mr.
Akande who represented the guest of honor, Dr. M. B. Marwa, makes his
representation speech while Regina looks on.
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MODELS
ON PARADE: Show Promoter Regina Askia-Williams poses with her group
of Models at the end of the show. MORE
PICTURES BELOW
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The "bowl" of the 21st floor of the Nigerian house in
Manhattan wore a transformed look as guests arrived and took their
seats. The place looked like a mega runway set up waiting for action.
Ola Ogunkoya and his dance troupe opened the evening with an energetic
African cultural performance reminiscent of the popular "palm-wine clubs" jamboree in most Nigerian
Universities of then. The MC,
Maureen Umeh of Fox News welcomed guests and the national anthems of Nigeria and the United States of America
were rendered. This was followed by the
presentation of kola-nut. It was then fashion galore all the way.
Beautiful models of varying appeal strolled down the runway showcasing
different wears and styles of Regine Promotions. There was a break in
the fashion parade as guests were treated to a mixture of other
activities such as Comedy by Away Away, a brief speech by
Ambassador Aminu Wali, poetry, hip-pop performance, and more
traditional performances by Ola Ogunkoya and company. After guests have
had some drinks while food was being awaited, the second half of the
show commenced and was later followed by the presentation of awards to
recipients including Bethels Agomuoh of United African Artists, the
Nigerian Nurses Association, and Maureen Umeh of Fox News. Filmmaker,
freelance Writer, and Publisher, Oliver Mbamara Esq., then delivered an
open paper titled, "Answering
The African Call." Mr. Akande who represented the special guest of honor, Dr. M.B. Marwa spoke and made a presentation on
behalf of Dr. Marwa. A few other guests took the podium and made some
presentations also. Food finally arrived and
those who waited behind helped themselves to the late abundance.
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BELOW:
Rundown of the beautiful models walking down the runway during
the event
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Ambassador
Aminu Wali with wife and other guests at the event
Maureen
Umeh receives her award.
UAA
Artists and directors stand with Bethels Agomuoh who received an award for
his services with UAA
Model
on the runway
Oliver
Mbamara, Esq., delivers an open paper (Answering The African Call; What
Chance Do We Give Ourselves?) at the event. Read
The Complete Paper
Mrs.
Taiwo holds the award she received on behalf of the President and the
entire members of Nigerian Nurses Association USA
Guests
being entertained
Ola
Ogunkoya and his cultural group doing their thing
Hip-pop
artists performing during the event.
Regina
and her girls acknowledge applause at the end of the show.
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