THEY ARE BACK! Grease - The Naija Mix, on December 7 and 8, at the NUC Auditorium, Maitama, Abuja

If you missed the first edition of this great show put together last August by a group of creative, highly motivated, energetic young artists (they sing, they dance with gusto!), then you have another chance this weekend. 

GREASE: THE NAIJA MIX is happening here in Abuja on December 7 and 8, 2013. Tickets at 1000 for children, 3000 regular, and 5000 VIP.

GREASE THE NAIJA MIX IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: Insidetrack Abuja (which provide free publicity for the show) Cool Fm, Wazobia Fm, Nigeria Info, Mama Cass, DrumSticks, Goldfish Entertainment, Iblog and Cognito Studios.

For more details about the group:

Twitter: @krumpstudios   , @isysdrain

Official hash tag - (#Grease:The Naija Mix)

Facebook:  facebook/the krump dance studios

Website: www.thekrumpdancestudios.org  

Enquiries call: 07035686227,  08064388746

Here are exclusive photos of various scenes from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX which was held at the NUC Auditiorium, Maitama, Abuja, on August 24, 2013. The well-attended event featured about a dozen of Abuja's most creative dancers and singers. It was produced by The Krump Dance Studios, with the aim of showcasing the talents of these young people while making an income to support their artistic dreams...

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

 A scene from the dance musical GREASE - THE NAIJA MIX.
Photo by Araceli

Fall Bazaar at the American International School of Abuja - on December 7

The Parents and Teachers Association of the American International School of Abuja invites you to their annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Time is from 11am to 4pm. Venue is at the American International School of Abuja, Durumi. Contact pta@aisabuja.com or call Julia at 08032950607 for more details...

Shop till you drop at Fusion Lifestyle Shopping Event and Food Fair, on December 1

Here's good news for those who love shopping!

A quarterly shopping event called Fusion Lifestyle takes places in Abuja on December 1, 2013.

To mark the 4th year anniversary of the event, the organizers are planning to make it truly special. Four lucky participants will win free stands at all the company’s events in 2014 and 4 lucky guests will win N20,000 worth of shopping vouchers. There will be free gifts for the first 50 people to walk in the door and other great prizes such as clothes, accessories, food and dessert vouchers and more!

The event will feature over 80 vendors retailing fashion and accessories, homeware, health and beauty products/services, kids stuff and other specialized lifestyle services. Popular Lagos-based designer, Nikki Khiran of Nukki Khiran Couture will be showcasing her latest designs for the first time in at the Abuja fair. This is all to say a big thank you for all the support over the years.

Venue: BMO Events Arena, River Plate Park, Ahmadu Bello Way, Wuse 2, Abuja from 12PM – 7PM.

International Day Celebrations at ICS - on Saturday, November 30

The International Community School in Abuja is celebrating International Day on Saturday, November 30, at 11 to 2pm. You are invited to have a taste of foods from different continents at their new site at Plot 75, Off Citec Road, Dakibiyu, Abuja, Nigeria

Study in France for free! TOTAL EPNG/French Embassy in Nigeria Scholarship Program - call for application

TOTAL EPNG/French Embassy in Nigeria Scholarship program
CALL FOR APPLICATION 2014/2015
(culled from Institut Francais Nigeria https://www.facebook.com/institutfrancais.nigeria)

In 2012, the French Embassy in Nigeria and the TOTAL E&P Nigeria Limited Group decided to create a scholarship programme for high-level Nigerian students to study in France.

For the 2014/2015 academic year, 5 full scholarships will be awarded.

AREAS OF STUDY
- Political Science
- Economics
- Management
- Finance
- Taxation
- International Law

You must send your scholarship application to studyinginfrance@hotmail.fr by 09/12/2013

You are eligible for this scholarship programme if:
- You are a national of Nigeria
- You have not previously qualified for a scholarship from the French government or from another company;
- Students must be age of 28 maximum
- You have at least a bachelor degree obtained with first class or second class upper

You must have at least:
- A bachelor degree obtained with first class or second class upper
- A first professional experience (NYSC or other) would be a plus
- You are a student in your country of origin
- You have an excellent level of English (both written and oral);
- You send a full application containing all the documents required (cf. Section entitled “Mandatory application documents”).
- Your educational project must be solid:

MANDATORY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
These documents shall be digitized if needed in order to be sent electronically to studyinginfrance@hotmail.fr
- Copy of the data page of your international passport
- Copy of your diplomas, transcripts and all certificates: (WAEC, Bachelor, Master…)
- Detailed resume: (CV)
- Motivation letter: The motivation letter is very important. It must describe in detail:
- Your background (your studies & professional experience so far
- Your choice (which course you choose to study in France & why?)
- Your professional expectations (which jobs & opportunities you are expecting to access with
- the skills brought to you in the course you are applying for in France)

Important observations:
A good command of French is not a prerequisite but an advantage in the selection process and should be regarded as one of the objectives to be reached by the end of your stay in France. Fluency in French may be required by the host institution;

Before the 09/12/2013 deadline for receiving applications, you must submit your application for a scholarship of the programme cofinanced by TEPNG and the French Embassy at this address : studyinginfrance@hotmail.fr. You must also submit your application by that date to the French institution of higher education chosen by you.

CONTACTS
Company Information:
TOTAL Group website http://www.total.com/
TOTAL E&P Nigeria Limited: http://www.ng.total.com/
For all information on the program, to receive the call for application and sending your application :
- Embassy of France in Nigeria - www.ambafrance-ng.org
Contact : Julie ROYER studyinginfrance@hotmail.fr

Week-long documentary film festival at Institut Francais Nigeria

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A week-long documentary film festival commenced yesterday, November 25, at the Institut Francaise (French Institute), located at No.52 Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano Street, Wuse 2, Abuja. Daily showing at 7pm.

GATE FREE!

You may click on the pic above to get a clearer view of the schedule and synopsis of the films to be shown, or you may visit http://www.institutfr-nigeria.org for all information (summaries, trailers, etc.).

IN LAGOS: Afropolitan Vibes at Freedom Park on Friday, November 29

All details at https://www.facebook.com/afropolitanvibes