Exclusive Photos- Nigerian Celebs Gather At The 'Naija Corner' Nottinghill Carnival

nyingifa theodore

October 28, 2013 11:52 AM

Nigerians and Non-Nigerians came out, all clad in glittering green and proudly waving a Nigerian flag , to represent Africa’s most populous nation at the official Naija corner at the popular Nottinghill carnival on Monday August 27 2012.

Gathered at the official Nigerian stand 'Naija Corner' on Golbourne road W10, from noon until day-end, were iconic rapper M.I, comedians Gbenga Adeyinka and Princess, Encomium publisher Kunle Bakare (who came with his son), Nollywood's Sam Dede, Jaiye Opayemi, Grafton's Tonye Ibiama, Alariwo of Africa, NET publisher Ayeni Adekunle, KJV, MTN's Kelvin Orifa, celebrated filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, as well as executive producer Abisoye Fagade and his Naija Corner partner 'Layinka Oyedeji.

With Africa's best DJ Jimmy JATT behind the music, and Mayhem Crew and Papa Jones in charge of sound and PA, the Naija Corner was a seven hour concert, with music and performances from almost everywhere in the world. And the audience, made up of a mix of Nigerians, Jamaicans, Britons, South Africans and Ghanians, happily danced to the cocktail of hits from all four DJ's drawn from Lagos and the UK.

Other prominent guests at the Naija Corner included Dele Okelowo of Digiprints, Akin Oyebode, Rickie Davies, Azuh Arinze (publisher of YES! International), CORE media CEO Jide Adediran, THISDAY's Azuka Ogujiuba, Ayo Animashaun of Smooth Promotions, set designer Bolaji Durojaiye, Funsho Arogundade of TheNews, and Mr SOLEK (who gave a brief performance that left guests asking for more).

The Naija Corner, the official Nigerian Corner at the Nottinghill Carnival, was organised by Sodium Brand Solutions and Reve Entertainment, in conjuction with Mayhem Crew, BlackHouse Media Group, Digiprints, Emblue Media, NET, CORE Media, Encomium Weekly, Hip TV and First Class Incorporated. Other partners include Global News, News of The People, E 24-7, KISS, Nigezie, PlayCentre, Aquila oil and Gas,JATT Inc, LaffMattazz, Alexia and other proudly Nigerian organizations.