WHAT EMPLOYERS LOOK IN A CANDIDATE? Bounce Back From a Bad Interview

A lot of employees, job seekers, universities graduates undergo these problems.
Dele wonder why he has not been employed even after spending several years in the university and coming out with a presentable result; did lots of professional courses, went for  several interviews and yet not employed. After walking the whole of Lagos, from one company to another dropping his CVs, he got home, lay on the floor,  frustrated and ponder what to do next. 
  he said, " i am tired of my life, how would i come out with a first class result and i can not afford three square meals, i cant smile to the bank, i cant even get a manageable job. What will i do now? rob, kidnapp, become a fraudster............ i am confuse.
  been one of the major problem we face in  this country, i decided to post what employers look in a candidate and   Bouncing Back From a Bad Interview. i find this articles interesting and educating. hope you do too.




Employers say they are impressed by job candidates who have excellent communication skills, good grooming habits, and relevant work experience. Employers say they want trustworthy new hires who can move right in, get along with their co-workers, and get the job done without having to be babied at each step.

Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek  

1. Communication skills (verbal and written)
2. Honesty/integrity
3. Teamwork skills (works well with others)
4. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
5. Motivation/initiative
6. Strong work ethic
7. Analytical skills
8. Flexibility/adaptability
9. Computer skills
10. Organizational skills

 Employers Rate the Importance of Experience
 Relevant work experience ..................................... 4.0
 Internship experience ............................................ 3.9
 Any work experience ............................................. 3.6
 Co-op experience .................................................. 3.2\

Bouncing Back From A Bad Interview

Nobody is perfect. Nobody lives a perfect life or always has a perfect day. And it is absolutely possible that one of those not-so- perfect days may happen to coincide with the day of a job interview.

 Even though we do not like to admit it, we sometimes perform poorly during job interviews. The easiest thing to do is pout, sulk, complain, and whine, but those things don’t really help your job hunt. What is worse, a bad reaction to a sub-par interview, may carry over into future interviews, and make your job hunt much more difficult. Instead, you can make the most of the situation, by recovering quickly. These tips should help you get on your way.

 Mind Your Manners
One of the worst things you could possibly do after a bad interview is chock the whole thing up as a loss and not follow standard post- interview procedures.

 There are too many factors you cannot foresee:
Often times, a bad interview in your mind wasn’t that bad in reality. For all you know, it might be the best one your interviewer has had in a long time.
You cannot read the mind of you interviewer, you cannot be absolutely certain about what the interviewer is looking for, and you cannot be absolutely certain about the impression you make. So, you cannot assume you have slim chances.
Not getting selected for one particular position does not rule you out of the running for future possible positions.
One interview may not be your last interaction with a company or an interviewer. So make the best possible impression. Be sure to:
Be courteous and maintain composure as you leave the interview
Send a thank you letter, note, email, or other form of correspondence.

Make a List
Even the worst of the worst interviews can still have some value. To really benefit from the interview-gone-bad, try the following:
As soon as you get out of an interview you would classify as "bad", create a list of every aspect of the interview that made it "bad". Spend as much time as you need on the list so that you can capture every problem; but make sure you create the list right after the interview, so everything is fresh in your mind.
Next, create a list of every possible solution to the problems you just listed. This should be an ongoing process.
Continue adding to your problems list. New interviews might reveal new problems. Over time, you will come up with solutions to those problems as well.
Continue adding to your solutions list. Ideas can come to you at anytime and you may happen to come up with better 

solutions to problems you already solved.

Check It Twice
The use of lists really helps you to recognize problems and figure out solutions to them. To truly get the most out of them, however, the lists need to be used as constant reminders.
Post your lists on a wall, the refrigerator door, or a mirror. Put the lists in a spot where you will see them regularly. Let them serve as a constant reminder of your ongoing self-improvement.
Study your lists in between and especially right before interviews. Your lists should be as important as any background research you do on a company. The test of how much you learn is your next interview.
Take your lists with you to an interview. Immediately after the interview, examine your lists. Note problems that reoccurred, problems you overcame, solutions that occurred, solutions that did not work, and any new problems that emerged. Your lists should be ever changing.

CONCLUSION
You will not always have the interview of a lifetime. But you will find that the more effort you put into learning from interviews, the fewer interviews you will need before you find a job.

                                                                                       courtesy: www.gyantonic.com

Three women on change lane

BY OYINDAMOLA LAWAL
 HAVING been mentored to impact on lives of people in their communities for a month by Fortune/US State Department Global Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership, three influential Nigerian women — Tara Fela-Durotoye of House of Tara; Detoun A. Ogwo, CEO of AGDC; and Lucy Kanu, Founder of Idea Builders — have returned to give back to the society, what they learnt through various projects targeted at women, young entrepreneurs and the youths among others.
 Fortune/US State Department Global Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership, inaugurated in 2006, has mentored over 116 women from 39 countries.
   In the course of the training, Detoun Ogwo, 2010 candidate, was placed at Goldman Sachs/World Bank, while Tara Fela-Durotoye and Lucy Kanu were at Exxon Mobil in 2010 and 2008 respectively.
  The Director of ADGC Employability and Enterprise Development, Detoun Ogwo disclosed that her programme is aimed at creating gainful employment for Nigerian youths.
  In similar mold, Tara’s “ Be inspired Campus Tour” is working to improve the lot of women.
   Coming home in 2008, Fortune alumnus, Lucy Kanu launched the Women Mentoring Partnership to mobilize enterprising young women.
  Working together as part of their collaborative “Pay forward” project, Tara Fela-Durotoye will be rolling out the mentoring walk in Delta State while Detoun Ogwo anchors the Ogun State leg and Lucy Kanu, Lagos.
  The Walk will start from November 20 in 12 different countries across the globe and at different times as may be suitable to them.
 
THE Global Women’s Mentoring Walks”, builds upon the success of mentoring walks events organized in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Argentine, Peru, Egypt, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Bolivia, El Salvador and Serbia in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The mentoring walks are the collaborative “pay forward” outcome of the mentoring partnership in collaboration with Vital Voices Global Partnership and Idea Builders Initiative.
 
IN Nigeria the mentoring walk will include over 5, 000 participants across Lagos, Delta, Abuja, Ogun and Akwa Ibom State.
 Sharing their experiences, Fela-Durotoye said, “I truly had an amazing time in the US. When I got nominated for the programme, I had my reservations, but when I got there my mind was completely changed. One thing I learnt was seeing influential and successful women from different countries taking their time to mentor me and other women. Many of them were mature women, probably in their 50s.” 
  “I was in Exxon Mobil, so I was exposed to the vice-president and president of the organization,” she added. “It was amazing going into their offices and to see that they had gone to my website, read so much about me, and were truly interested in my progress and my story.”
  “And I said to myself: if these great people can pick interest in me, then I needed to do something to inspire more people and women in Nigerian to impact on lives,” she said.
 “I was exposed to an American corporation, a company that has 85,000 employees; they have invested in 120 countries — actually the most profitable countries in the world; and seeing how companies like that are run. The culture of the organisations was controlled, measured. Some of those learning skills, I brought back into my organization; even while I was still in America, I tried to implement some of those things within my organisation and I saw the difference.
  “For me, it was the best thing that could happen to me in the year 2010. With that same fire and energy, I have come back home to do something to say I am grateful for that opportunity, and I would like to do something to change Nigeria as a Republic.”
  And for to Ogwo, “The fortune programme for me was life transforming. I remember the day I got a call from the US State Department saying that I was one of the two women nominated! It was a very intensive selection. When they sent the letter, there were two individuals, who had been assigned to me as my mentors. They were able to make time in four weeks to show me how things are done; how women leaders live. I went into the Google search and into the World Bank; and I was mentored by incidentally the lady, who started the 10, 000 women programme and also the Fortune Mentoring Programme by name Dina Powell and our very own Dr Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
  A month before I left for this programme, we had 7, 500 applications for 70 provisions; so I already knew that the opportunity was presented to help me scale up what we are doing: we are trying to create a gap between the universities and what the employers are looking for. Before I got to America, it was amazing that these women had known who I was, they had studied my organisation and were willing to support me; one of them said to me: ‘you must succeed and we are committed to your success!’
 We are trying to create change; we are back energized and empowered to make a difference. We have created a network.
 
Lucy Kanu,  “it was a fantastic experience; the competition to get into the programme is tight. It makes you feel that ‘I am not here by chance and there is an opportunity.” Not everyone can go for that programme, so we have a responsibility as people who have been given an opportunity to come back home and duplicate the best practices that we have learnt.
  Kalu advises Nigerian women to do the right thing, give themselves the benefit of doubt that they can do it, help young entrepreneur.
 “If you are a top women, please leave the ladder standing, we need to climb that corporate ladder; if one falls, please hold her hand and take her up instead of mocking her. Let us do things that will support young women to achieve.”

Bimbo … simple, but trendy

Bimbo Balogun, Vice President of Beader Designers Association of Nigeria (BDAN) and the CEO Bimbeads, has made a name not only as bead designer, but also as a make-up artist. She has showcased her designs both locally and internationally. She speaks with OYINDAMOLA LAWAL on fashion.

 Definition of fashion
  It’s that aspect of man that involves styles of clothing. It’s, in fact, a way of life.
Favourite piece of clothing
  I like casuals, a pair of jeans and nice top or a short gown.
Style of dressing
  Simple, but trendy.
Signature scent
   Any good fragrance.
 Most stylish icon
   Kimora Simons. She is a model and an entrepreneur. She is young and intelligent aside her achievements. She has a TV show on DSTV, which I watch regularly.
Role models
  I admire Blessing Awosika for her business acumen.
 Beauty routine
   I moisturize, that is one thing I can’t do without.
Favourite designer
  I don’t have any in particular, but I admire Nobel Afrik.
Favourite body product
 Nuoba and Mary Kay foundation.
 If given a chance to change something in Nigeria, what would it be?
   I would eradicate the tout “agberos” in Lagos and other affected states.

Eagle's Goale, Enyeama Joins World Top Eleven GoalKeepers

I cannot really explain vividly why I have suddenly developed an interest in writing about sport… now I think I know, it was because of the awful and most embarrassing action, Sani Kaita put on display yesterday.   Gosh!!!!!! I am developing an interest in sport, but the truth still remains that I am not a soccer fan, but I enjoy the goal part though…. That part where we all shout Goooooooooooooooooal.
   I used to like hockey but that was because I played it in High School.
To cut the long story short, I am taking about the Top Eleven Goalkeepers, those who would come to prominence at the this year World Cup
  Prior to World Cup, Stewart Coggin of about.com analysed the top 10 goalkeepers who are likely to be prominent at this year's World Cup. Vincent Enyeama has pushed his way into that list, somehow.
 
 I have included him as the eleventh Goalkeeper. I think he is worthy of that position, he did brilliantly well in the games Nigeria played against Argentina and Greece. Enyeama has been one of the standout performers of the competition so far.
 It was stated that Avram Grant is using his Israeli connections to clinch a deal as soon as the World Cup ends. Woah! I am happy for Nigeria’s Keeper Fantastic!!!

PROFILES OF STEWARD'S TOP TEN AND BONTON-NATUREL'S TOP ELEVEN

1. Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)

"Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is considered one of the world's best"
              Together with Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Buffon is thought of my many observers as the best goalkeeper of the last decade. The Juventus custodian has few weaknesses and remains the most expensive goalkeeper in the world following his 2001 move from Parma to Juve.

 







2. Iker Casillas (Spain)
"Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas"
     'Saint Iker,' as he is known at Real Madrid, has been his club's first-choice goalkeeper since he was a teenager, having come through the youth set-up. He has made a few high profile errors for Real Madrid this season, but those should be forgiven considering his years of consistently outstanding performances. Currently the second most capped Spanish goalkeeper after Andoni Zubizarreta and his status as undisputed number one has contributed to Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes' failure to earn a single cap.

 






3. Julio Cesar (Brazil)

"Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar"
      Emerged as Dunga’s first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup qualifiers and the Inter Milan stalwart has not let his coach down. He performed superbly right through the 18-match qualifying process, particularly impressive in the 1-1 draw at altitude in Ecuador and the 4-0 win over Uruguay in Montevideo. Has come back strongly from several high-profile mistakes that blighted him earlier in his career.

 








4. Hugo Lloris (France)

"France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris"
       Number one for French giants Lyon, Lloris looks to have a promising career ahead of him for club and country. Boasting a long reach and superb reflexes, Lloris is capable of keeping strikers at bay when his team are firmly under the cosh. Previously at Nice, he was signed by Lyon to replace former France international Gregory Coupet. Must improve his decision-making.

5. David James (England)

"England goalkeeper David James"
           Persistent injuries mean that James is not certain to be first-choice for England this summer. But when on form, the veteran Portsmouth goalkeeper remains one of the best in the business. However, throughout his career he has been guilty of high profile errors, earning himself the nickname 'Calamity James.' With Joe Hart lacking experience, Robert Green having endured an indifferent season, and a lack of alternatives, James looks the best bet to walk out for the first game.

 

6. Mark Schwarzer (Australia)
                                                           "Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer"            
   This shot-stopper appears to get better with age. Playing behind solid but far from watertight defenses for Australia and Fulham, he is often called into action and rarely lets his side down, with his reflexes remaining sharp despite his advancing years. A calming influence, Schwarzer rose to prominence after joining Middlesbrough from Bradford City in 1997.

 










7. Tim Howard (USA) 

"USA goalkeeper Tim Howard"     
     Error prone after joining Manchester United a little too early in his career, the USA international has developed into one of the most solid goalkeepers in the Premier League since joining Everton, initially on loan, in 2006. A measure of his progress was a clean sheet against a Spanish side in the 2009 Confederations Cup who had not failed to score in a match since 2007.

 








8. Thomas Sorensen (Denmark)

"Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen"
      The Dane has been on the international scene for over 10 years and has enjoyed something of a renaissance at Stoke City. After falling out of favor at Aston Villa, he joined the Potters in 2008 and has helped keep them in the Premier League for successive seasons. This will be Sorensen's second World Cup.

 









9. Samir Handanovic (Slovenia)

"Udinese goalkeeper Samir Handanovic is one of Slovenia's best players"
       The 6ft 5in stopper is under contract with Udinese until 2012 but a strong World Cup showing could see him earn a move to a bigger club. Conceding just four goals in 10 qualifying matches, Handanovic helps form the spine of the team, with his agility and penalty-saving prowess both valuable assets.

 




10. Sergio Romero (Argentina)

"Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero"
     Diego Maradona has put his faith in the young goalkeeper and he looks set to start between the posts in South Africa. The AZ Alkmaar stopper is quoted as saying that he wishes to move away from the Netherlands into one of Europe’s major leagues and a strong showing this summer will boost his chances of achieving that goal. Performed impressively at times in the Champions League this season but could not prevent his side being eliminated in the group stages.

 



MY 11TH LIST

11. Vincent Enyeama (Nigeria)
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama
     One of the best shot-stoppers in Africa, Vincent Enyeama has been the undisputed first choice between the posts for Nigeria

Super Eagle, Sani Kaiti Commited the World Silliest Mistake in the History of Soccer, Ruins Nigeria's game With Greece

After an early goal, this Super Eagle dude, Sani Kaita who should be called Awful Eagle guy ruined our match with Greece; that was the world silliest mistake in the history of soccer. He got a red card for violently kicking out at Vasilas Torosidis in the 33rd minute  and disorganized§ the game...... HE SHOULD BE BANNED AND CANED.... What a shameful thing.

Tanya Walton Pratt Becomes Indiana’s First Black Federal Judge

Senator Evan Bayh has recommended that President Barack Obama name Marion County Superior Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt to be a federal judge for the Southern District of Indiana. The move would make Pratt the first African-American federal judge in Indiana history.The Spelman College and Howard University School of Law graduate is the fourth woman to be named a federal judge in the state. Pratt, who has worked as a private practice lawyer, also has served as deputy public defender in the probate division of the Marion Superior Court. She was also named “Outstanding Judge of the Year” by the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Porn stars play soccer in South Africa in body paint

 This is mind-boggling, South Africa soccer match featured Porn star playing soccer wearing body paint instead of shirts; they played football so fast and furious against one another like they were back on the porn movie set.

The Duo- Prince William and Kate are not expecting a baby

BRITAIN’S Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton aren’t expecting a baby — despite recent reports to the contrary.
Star magazine claims in its latest issue that Middleton is pregnant with the couple’s first child and the royal family is in a “frantic scramble to keep [the] scandal secret.”
But a Clarence House spokesperson has spoken out to set the record straight.
“This is a load of rubbish,” said the rep. “Not at all true.”
On Monday, William, 27, departed the UK for South Africa to take in a few World Cup games and attend meetings in Botswana for the elephant-protection focused Tusk Conservation Charity with his brother, Prince Harry.

Middleton, 28, is not expected to join him in Africa.

Shakira's turn to rock in a Bollywood song - Sing For Salim-Sulaiman

 After Akon for Shah Rukh Khan's Ra.1, the Latin American sensation Shakira's will rock in a Bollywood song. In time past, Shakira had performed live in Mumbai and other cities back in 2007 and has repeatedly expressed her desire to be a part of the Bollywood film industry.
The number, a frenzied dance track to be filmed on the South African model Candice Boucher for the film featuring the IPL owner and entrepreneur Sachin Joshi, will be recorded in the next couple of months.
    Says a source, "Sachin Joshi, who's helming and starring in the project, is in touch with Shakira and she has agreed to sing for Salim-Sulaiman. The lyrics would be in English with a smattering of simple Hindi. It won't be a duet like the Kylie Minogue song in Tony D'Souza's Blue. It'd be a Shakira solo dhamaka instead."
Composer Salim of Salim-Sulaiman confirms it. "It would be a very sensuous, cabaret kind of a song."

Miss Nigeria Pageant Returns

Binta Sukai (Miss Nigeria 1990), Nike Oshinowo (Pageant organiser), Vien Tetsola (Miss Nigeria 1999/2000), Ene Lawani (Miss Nigeria 2004)

  Nigeria ’s flagship beauty pageant, Miss Nigeria, berthed in 1957 is set to make a return to the country’s social calendar.
And for the first time in the history of the pageant, it will be activated in three continents, namely Africa, Europe and North America.
The new Miss Nigeria will infuse old world glamour with modern elegance.

Binta SukaiNike OshiniwoEne Lawani (Miss Nigeria 2004)

  
Disclosing this at a media parley in Lagos last week, the Chief Executive and Creative Director of the pageant, Mrs. Nike Oshinowo-Soleye said that the new Miss Nigeria Pageant will once again showcase positive attributes of the Nigerian woman, Elegance, Poise, Talent, Intelligence and as well as Beauty.

She noted that the winner of the pageant would continue to be a role model to the Nigerian society at large and a spokesperson for national volunteerism and charity, while using her title to educate millions of Nigerians on issues of importance to the society.
Oshinowo-Soleye added that in years past, pageantry was a family affair, and promised to bring back the family friendly pageant, reminiscent of a time when opportunity came with responsibility, and womanhood was held in the highest regard.

The premiere of the pageant in 1957 saw Grace Oyelude as the crowned Queen. Her successor, Helen Anyamaeluna came in 1958 and in 1960, Rosemary Anieze was crowned Miss Independence. Over the years, other Queens emerged with the current being Enemiah Lawani.
Oshinowo-Soleye added that unlike other pageants, the New Miss Nigeria pageant will have no swim wear segment, as the contestants would be judged on intelligence, poise, cultural values as well as beauty.

The new ‘Miss Nigeria’ is committed to empowering young women. This year’s winner will win a full scholarship to be educated in any institution of higher learning of her choice anywhere in the world; a luxury car, one year’s salary and accommodation in Lagos, a year’s wardrobe from leading Nigeria.

                                                                                                                                          source: Thisday

Three Most powerful women on Change line

Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO of House of TaraFounder Executive Director/CEO Detoun OgwoLucy Kanu, Founder of Idea Builders

Tara Fela-Durotoye of House of Tara; Detoun A. Ogwo, CEO of AGDC; and Lucy Kanu, Founder of Idea Builders — have returned to give back to the society, what they learnt through various projects targeted at women, young entrepreneurs and the youths among others.
 Fortune/US State Department Global Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership, inaugurated in 2006, has mentored over 116 women from 39 countries. In 2006, Hauwa Shekerau represented Nigeria, 2007 had Mrs. Amina Agbaje, Mrs. Lucy Kanu was the 2008 candidate with Exxon Mobil, Houston and Obafemi Olayebi was the 2009 candidate with Goldman Sachs.
  These three amazons will also be starting a mentoring walk, which will include over 5, 000 participants across Lagos, Delta, Abuja, Ogun and Akwa Ibom State.
Dte to Noter
Mentee Application Deadline    September 15th 2010
Mentor's Recruitment Deadling  July 31st 2010
Mentors's Dialogue                     August 5th 2010
Navigating your Life Path      Date: tba 2010 UNILAG

The WMW program will run as follows:
Mentor's Dialogue                   August 5th 2010
Mentee Orientation Week        August 9th-12th 2010
Meet your Mnetor/Mentee       August 12th 2010 (4.30-5:40pm)
WMW Symposium                  September 2nd 2010
Mentoring Walk                       November 20th 2010
Mentoring Cycle                      August 12th to December 1st, 2010
Closeout Dinner                       December 3rd 2010

Eldee Rocks! drops new single, set to perform at the First ever Africa Fashion Week New York and in South Africa

One of Nigeria's finest hip-hop star eLDee  who was selected amongst other artist to perform at the first ever Africa Fashion Week New York! in a bid to compliment the Youth Day in South Africa, he will be performing allongside with South Africa’s TK Zee, DJ Black Coffee, DJ Switch, DJ Biz, DJ Vigi and VJ FIX.

    He steps up a notch with his high video standards titled One Day. The creative and versatile artist shot and edited the video himself. No doubt with entails  superb direction, smooth transitions, strong background messages, and the song is 100% complimented by the video as you see cameos by pop stars like Ruggedman, Banky W, M.I., Dr SID, Lami and more and quotes right next to them. 
   Apart from the fact that he features over 15 artistes, the track also addressed a lot of key issues in Africa. 

Details on his background


Lanre Dabiri, (born May 23) better known by his stage name eLDee, is a Nigerian American rapper, record producer and architect. "Lanre" is a nickname for the Yoruba name "Olanrewaju" (meaning "My wealth is the future").^[1] eLDee studied Architecture at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is an original member of the band Trybesmen, which was started in 1998 with rappers KB and Freestyle. He has been based in Atlanta, USA since 2002.

 Trybesmen

Lanre Dabiri was born May 23 1977 and raised in Kaduna, a city in Northern Nigeria. In 1998, eLDee and his high school friend “Kaboom” teamed up with “Freestyle”, and the group Trybesmen was born, which popularized the music genre Afro-hip hop/Afro-pop. Subsequently, eLDee founded his own independent label (Trybe Records) to support the group. They had two hit singles in 1999; "Trybal Marks" and "Shake Bodi". Trybesmen’s debut album was released shortly afterward, titled L.A.G. Style.
Lanre Dabiri aka “eLDee the Don” is the founder of Trybe Records. A music producer, recording artist, and a qualified architect. Born May 23 and raised in Kaduna, a city in Northern Nigeria, eLDee’s love for music and the arts started at a very young age. In 1998, eLDee and his high school friend, “Kaboom” teamed up with “Freestyle”, and the group Trybesmen was born. Subsequently, eLDee founded his own independent label (Trybe Records) to support the group, and took the Nigerian music scene by storm with two hits in 1999; “Trybal Marks” and “Shake Bodi”. Trybesmen’s debut album “L.A.G. Style” was a massive hit and still a cult-classic. eLDee, as the head of Trybesmen and Trybe Records, engineered what has now become the music genre most call Afro-hip hop/Afro-pop. With Trybesmen’s undeniably incredible blend of Afro beat, Reggae, Highlife and hip hop, and with over 78 sold-out shows in one year, it was no surprise that Trybesmen became a force to be reckoned with across West Africa.
Trybe Records also created a platform for new talents that would help achieve the goal of placing African Hip Hop/African Pop on the international map. Trybe Records boasts of developing successful artists such as Sasha, who won the Kora’s Most Promising Artist Award in 2004, 2Shots, Lequse, olaDele, Timi, and Sid, who is now a member of the “Mo-hits Records” label.
eLDee came up with a collaboration of all the artists on the record label and named them Da Trybe. They produced singles "Work it out" and "Oya" in 2002, and the album BIG Picture in 2005. and he became a producer

[edit] Solo recordings

eLDee came up with a collaboration of all the artists on the record label, named them “Da Trybe” and solidified Trybe Records” place as a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian Music Industry with hits such as “Work it out” and “Oya” in 2002, and the album “BIG Picture” in 2005. Making a move to the United States in 2002, eLDee recorded a solo album titled “Long Time Coming” and followed up with “Return of the King” in 2006.
After moving to the United States in 2002, eLDee recorded a solo album titled Long Time Coming and followed up with Return of the King in 2006. The latter album earned various nominations and awards for both videos and songs, including the Nigerian Entertainment Award for “Best International Album”.
“Return of the King” was very well received earning him various nominations and awards for both videos and songs including the Nigerian Entertainment Award for “Best International Album”. eLDee, though currently living between Nigeria and the United States is a household name both in Africa and in the African communities abroad. He has been featured on numerous international radio stations both in Europe, Asia and the USA. Back home in Nigeria, the hit-music playlist is incomplete without eLDee. His personal hits like “I go yarn”, “Champion”, “African Chiquito” and “Bosi Gbangba” have been aired on radio stations all over the world. eLDee has also been featured in countless local and international magazines and newspaper articles and remains one of the most RESPECTED artist/producer out of West Africa, on the international scene. eLDee has emerged as a multi talented professional. eLDee has worked with various artists of various nationalities, doing various styles, producing amazing music and creating great videos. eLDee has produced and directed numerous videos both for Nigerian and international artists and is able to bring anyone into his world of creativity in an effortless manner.
eLDee’s resume not only brags about his work as an artist, producer and video director, but also as an interactive media genius. His business resume boasts of clients like CNN, D3 Publishing, Hines, Accenture, Andersen, Kimberly Clark, Naruto, Primedia, NBA, UPS, Cartoon Network, Consumer Source, Warner Bros, just to name a few of the fortune 500 companies he has had the opportunity to design and develop for with an Atlanta based firm. eLDee and his group of colleagues have received numerous national and international awards for design and advertising media campaigns.
eLDee writes and produces most of his music, and owns all rights to his works through his reign of over a decade. His much-anticipated album “Evolution” is due out later this year (2008) and promises the world, true music, pure energy, and undeniable versatility. Keeping the world at the edge of their seats, everyone awaits the “Evolution” which boasts of club bangers, great music, and international artist collaborations. “Evolution” is one of eLDee”s most important work yet! Lanre Dabiri, aka “eLDee the Don”, a business mogul.

[edit] Trybe Records

Trybe Records currently has signed six artists with two albums to its credit. The label has developed artists such as Sasha, who won the Kora’s Most Promising Artist Award in 2004, 2Shots, Lequse, olaDele, Timi, and Sid, who is now a member of the Mo-hits Records label. "Trybe gear", a clothing line, is also in the pipelines.

[edit] Long Time Coming

Long Time Coming is the debut album by Eldee, it was released in 2004. Founder of hit group, Trybesmen, Eldee is making a comeback to his Nigerian fans after a brief sojourn in the United States. He was in the country to perform at one of the Big Brother Nigeria eviction parties and later in December to perform at a couple of shows. His album, Hit singles from the album include Many Emcees, African Chikito, and I Go Yarn are making waves on the radio stations nationwide. The CEO of Trybe records, Eldee is a rapper of repute, producer extraordinaire and pioneer of the Nigerian hip hop sound. The don is responsible for identifying and producing talented acts like Sid, Sasha, Del, 2-Shots, just to mention a few. His production has graced a host of Nigerian hit tracks and his sound has not gone unnoticed on the foreign scene as he has recorded songs with international recording artistes like Lauryn Hill.Music has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Return Of The King
Return Of The King is the second album by Eldee, it was released in 2006. While some may not be comfortable with eLDee’s choice for an album title – ‘Return of the King’, he most definitely has a claim to the throne, if such a seat exists in Nigerian hip-hop. At a time when hip-hop in Nigeria was badly in need of an identity, groups like the Trybesmen – of which he was a founding member, provided the blueprint for the style that is now generally accepted as African hip-hop. If ‘I Go Yarn,’ the thought provoking single from Return of the King, eLDee’s forthcoming album, is any indication what to expect from the album, his critics will be silenced. ‘I Go Yarn’ is classic eLDee material, original, indigenous, conscious and still a very catchy song. The song laments the situation in Nigeria, a topic most artists are known to blatantly steer clear of. It stresses the disparity between life in developed countries and developing ones.

Big Boy

Big Boy is the third album by Eldee, it was released in 2008. Originally titled "Evolution". Lanre Dabiri aka “eLDee the Don” is the founder of Trybe Records. A music producer, recording artist, and a qualified architect. In 1998, eLDee and his high school friend, “Kaboom” teamed up with “Freestyle”, and the group Trybesmen was born. Subsequently, eLDee founded his own independent label (Trybe Records) to support the group, and took the Nigerian music scene to new heights with two hits in 1999; “Trybal Marks” and “Shake Bodi”. eLDee, as the head of Trybe Records, engineered what has now become the music genre most call Afro-hip hop/Afro-pop. With Trybesmen’s undeniably incredible blend of Afro beat, Reggae, Highlife and hip hop, and with over 78 sold-out shows in one year, it was no surprise that eLDee became a force to be reckoned with across West Africa. eLDee, though currently living between Nigeria and the United States is a household name both in Africa, United Kingdom and America.

Is It Your Money

10 years in the game and multi-talented rapper and producer Eldee is still working on churning out more hits and re-inventing his art. The former member of Trybesmen has made his mark as one of the pioneers of urban Nigerian music and is now working on a landmark mix-tape (titled Is It Your Money?) featuring some of the most important acts of this decade.Eldee has been an ever present name in Nigerian music since his time with the Trybemen over a decade ago. In 1999 Trybesmen announced themselves as Nigeria’s leading hip hop group, with cuts like Plenty Nonsense, Shake Bodi, and Trybal Marks. The group held numerous sold out shows across the country and beyond, dominating playlists from Lagos to Abuja and mesmerizing rap fans with their multi-lingual flow, interesting themes and unusual videos. The group split up after their 2000 album L.A.G Style with the members chasing up different interests.
Eldee focused on Trybe Records, which he had set up while still with the Trybesmen. The label had propelled new artistes, such as Sasha, Mr Sid and 2Shotz, into the scene. But in 2002, Eldee moved to the United States to pursue a career in interactive media. As successful as this new move was, the Kaduna-born artist didn’t give up music, releasing two relatively successful albums Long Time Coming (2002) and Return Of The King (2006). In 2008 Eldee returned to Nigeria with his album Big Boy, using the title track to remind everyone who he was, and to maintain that he’s still pretty much a force to reckon with in Nigeria’s re-emerging music industry. Another huge track from the album was Bosi Gbangba which, with its video, has been a hit not just in Nigeria, but in other parts of Africa and Europe – even earning him a MOBO nomination for best African act this year.
Is It Your Money? is expected to feature a star studded cast, including international stars such as Yung Joc (who features on a remix of Big Boy), Young Jeezy, Ciara, Black Thought (from The Roots), with many others to be added. There is also a list of Nigeria’s more popular names (such as 2Face, Banky W, Omawunmi and 2Shotz), as well as some of the nu skool (including Kel, Wizkid, Skales, Waje and Chuddy K). Eldee tells NET he will also team up with some Nigerian acts in the diaspora to add to the diverse lineup on the mix-tape. Is It Your Money? is scheduled for release in December. This mix-tape is a milestone in Nigerian music history. No one has had this many artistes on one body of work – not even Alaba says eLDee who’s currently in London, spending time with his wife Dolapo who delivered their first baby at St Heilers hospital, London around 3:15 pm on November 17.

 

Tuface, Kelly Rowland, Chameleon and others performs Everywhere You Go

 As 2010 World Cup holds in South Africa, music amongst others spiced up the competition; these include K’Naan’s ‘Wavin’ Flag’, Shakira & Freshly Ground’s ‘Waka Waka’. 

  However, a multinational telecommunication company, MTN just released World Cup song titled “Everywhere You Go” featuring all stars across Africa and the US - Kelly Rowland featuring Nigeria’s 2face Idibia, Dr. Chameleon, Ghana’s Samini, Cameroon’s Krotal, Senegal’s Awadi, Rola, South Africa’s Jozi, Zuluboy, and Kwesta, Slikour.

The first track is a fusion of modern day R & B while the second part incorporates traditional reggae-tone kicks and snares.
   I am very happy for Tu baba as he adds another feather to his already filled cap.

Former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai Grace Uk Premiere, expecting a Baby

 Earlier today, former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai was spotted at the UK premiere of “Raavan” in London today. The “Bride and Prejudice” actress looked beautiful as she arrived at the BFI Southbank, posing for the paparazzi before she headed inside.
  Strong rumours are doing the rounds that former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may be wearing maternity clothing in the near future. The Bollywood actress has supposedly been dressing indifferently from her usual attire in loose dresses during the promotion for her upcoming film Raavan, leading to a buzz that good news could be on the horizon.

  The 36-year-old was crowned Miss World in 1994 having finished second in the Miss India contest in the same year behind Sushmita Sen. Speculations were that a baby bump was spotted during the promotion work, which would mean a first child for the actress with husband Abhishek Bachchan.
   Previously the couple has been quick to deny rumours of a baby being on the horizon, but back in 2007 they denied any romance and then only a few months later announced they were engaged.

Again! Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green engaged

After having quite fluctuating relationship and  calling off a previous engagement, the duo, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are back again. The 36-year-old Green proposed to the 24-year-old hottie on June 1, just a few days after the lovey-dovey couple witnessed pal Ian Ziering's trip down the aisle. News recently confirmed that for the second time in their ever speculated-upon relationship, Brian Austin Green has popped the question to his longtime lady love."Yes, she is engaged," spokesheavy Leslie Sloane Zelnick said.

  however, Brian seems to have confirmed that he and his "Transformers" hottie girlfriend are indeed engaged, having tweeted last night that he is "engaged and [has] a son from [his] previous relationship" following a fan question as to his family status.
  The duo, who have been dating since 2004, were previously engaged, though Fox called off the vow swap in early 2009. They clearly didn't call off their relationship, though, as the couple was spotted back out together shortly after.
Earlier this year, the couple fielded a new round of reports that they were ringed up, though Fox's rep shot down the rumor at the time.
  Adding more credence to the marriage chit-chat, Miss Fox recently purchased a $2.9 million home in Los Feliz just as her "Beverly Hills 90210" beau put his place up for sale.
Meanwhile, Brian has been staying in New Mexico as Megan works on the new movie "Passion Play," though he's set to return to LA today.
He tweets, "I live in Los Angeles, but am in New Mexico right now while Megan films a movie. Heading home tomorrow. -BG"

Elite Model Casting Kick off as Sponsores Reward Models

Tracy Onyekachukwu

Annete begg

 MarciaOkhai

  

Ex beauty Queen -Elizabeth Aisen

  As Sponsors stepped up, the search for the next Elite Model Look get more exciting. The casting, which would be taking place on the 9th of July at the REHAB POOL LOUNGE & BAR on 288b Ajose Adeogun Street Victoria Island, Lagos, would give blackberry phones to three lucky girls who would stand a chance of being the  face of HAIR LTD - a highbrow beauty salon in the heart of Victoria island .
   Other exciting freebies and gifts would be given out at the casting as well. So the reward galore would not be at the event proper alone, which would be coming up in the month of September.

Meanwhile, preparations are being made to make this event on to remember in a long while .

It is remembered that Beth modeling agency has the sole rights to hold the Elite Model look annually here in Nigeria. This competition has produced two international models namely – Tracy Onyekachukwu (Elite model look Nigeria 2008) and Annete Begg (Elite model Look 2009). Both who are working presently in Uk and New York. 

Presently, registration forms for the Elite model look 2010 are available at Beth modeling agency or any Eco bank nationwide.

ABOUT BETH MODELLING AGENCY

BETH MODELLING AGENCY IS ONE OF Nigeria’s most credible modeling agency. With ex Miss Nigeria/Uk- Elizabeth Aisen as Head Model Scout, the modeling agency has churned out numerous professional models both in and out of the country. From Tracy Onyekachukwu  to Annete begg and Marcia Okhai, Beth modeling agency is the first stop for all fashion and lifestyle business organization. Beth modeling has earned itself the status of a go-to brand when it comes to high level professionalism, and that is why in 2008, Beth Modelling became a proud representative of Elite modeling agency and Elite model look Competition, a highly successful network and franchise the world over, in Nigeria, with a winner to show off. Beth’s crowning success attracts the best of Nigerian stylists and designers whose works are as venerable as Beth’s reputation - Deola Sagoe,Adebayo Jones, Ade Bakare,Tiffany Amber, MOMO couture, Emmy Collins, Ituen Bassey, Lanre Da Silva, Duchess,Jewel by Lisa; top magazines as True love, Genevieve, Sleek, Popafricana, Side view, Elan... an endless list of mutual admiration and collaboration.
Also having partnered with winning shows like Thisday fashion music festival, deal or no deal, Big Brother Nigeria, Mtn, Glo, celtel, Nokia, Mohits record, Storm, starville, Beth Modelling is graciously sought-after in all spheres.