SOME INTERESTING FACES AT THE LAUNCH OF MANIA MAGAZINE IN LAGOS

It was a gathering of stars, fashionistas, models, photographers, family members and well wishers on Sunday, February 20, 2011 as ace photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and brilliant stylist, Dimeji Alara, presented the first edition of their magazine at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The magazine which is aptly christened MANIA is a combination of maverick fashion, photography and words and this very first edition is subtitled “Fearless Fashion.” It has body enhancement specialist, Modupe Ozolua in a half-clothed pose on the cover plus articles on her, Keziah Jones, Munachi Abii and others. There are also contributions from Olayinka Epega who is the deputy editor, Chude Jideonwo and a host of others. The magazine would be published bi-monthly and would sell for N1000.

Part of the evening was music from Bez, Yinka Davies, MI, Banky and Godbless’ Eboni Band. The event was compered by Ik Osakioduwa and Michelle Dede. There were so many interesting guests at the event and I have taken time to find out the identities of most of them and they will really interest you. Just scroll through...

Editor-in-Chief, Dimeji Alara & publisher, Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Dimeji Alara & mom

Kelechi Amadi-Obi's mom, Mrs Theresa Amadi-Obi also made an appearance in purple while his elder brother, Barrister Sylvester Amadi-Obi, who owns a law firm in Owerri, Imo State, also showed up.

They are joined here by Kelechi's youngest brother, Azuwike, who runs Hues and Shades modelling agency and his wife, Mrs Nneoma

Kelechi's wife, Julia also stood beside her man

On their flanks are the ever casual Edi Lawani and master photographer, Don Barber

Kelechi's aunt, Mrs Nnenna Obi-Ani also made a reverent appearance

His cousin and namesake, Barrister Kelechi Obi also stood strong in his support

A large contingent of the Obi family including Kelechi's sister, Barrister Roma Wayo (on Kelechi's right), niece and model, Esuru Ahaneku (extreme left), cousin Igbo Amadi-Obi and wife (extreme left) were also present

Studio 53 host, Eku Edewor stands with Kelechi

Rapper, MI, who arrived late but still rocked the stage, points fingers with Kelechi

The audience asked for more Bez

Ik Osadioduwa & Michelle Dede made a good coup on stage

But his wife held her own

While Adebola Williams stood in for Steve Babaeko

And model, Cynthia Omorodion stood with her own man

Kate Henshaw showed her happiness to be around while Ini Edo tweeted hers

Kemi Adetiba looked on with interest

Face of Sleek, Makida Moka was also happy to be there

Same with Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic Nwaturuocha

And ex-beauty queen, Omowunmi Akinnifesi

MAI's Ohimai Atafo makes a statement in red and brown

Model, Uche Odoh, looking chubby these days had to be there because she is signed on to Hues and Shades

Soundcity's Yeancah came on her volition in this flowered piece

MI is "Undisputed"

Azuwike's half smile raps up this session.