SUPER BORI HANGS OUT WITH SUPER C

SUPER C WITH SUPER BORI

What a week I had! It kicked off with my 20 minutes interview with Naeto C, after which I did some massive distribution of FAB Magazine, spent time with my little nephew, Kayomide (he's fast becoming a big boy and a lady killer), ran into an EX (another interesting encounter), had the rumble in my tummy for most of the week, popped loads of flagyl and imodium, only to find out I had stomach infection and all I needed was an antibiotic. With all the stomach trouble, you'd have thought I'll go easy on the grubs  when I attended my late grand-uncle's burial ceremony in Ijebu Ode, but my SuperBelly had other ideas.

SUPER BORI WITH KAYOMIDE

Anyway, I'd like to share my awkward moment during my Naeto C interview. 

You know how it is when you are finally granted a date by that pretty lady you've been restless over. How you pick out the right clothes, get that smooth haircut, wear your craziest masculine fragrance, wax your ride to reflect your swag and all just to ensure you make the best impression...Well, it wasn’t like that with me when I got an appointment for a 20 minutes interview with Naeto C (that's my story and am sticking with it). 

Now must I admit that I'm in awe of this dude's craft, so it was a case of me spending time with my 'Naija rap idol'. While I anxiously looked forward to the day, I got my outfit ready, wrote out a million questions that my Superself planned to squeeze into 20minutes and overcharged my  battery (yes I have one too) to ensure that I recorded every single word we exchanged. I was all set to make a lasting impression, not just for me but also for FAB Magazine.

To cut the story short. I finally sat beside Naeto, placed my phone in between us, set down my pen and pad on my lap to take note of anything abstract and we were ready to go. I hit the record button of my phone's voice recorder as I fired my first question. 

About 2 minutes into his answer, my wonderful phone started vibrating of its own accord, with the red signal light blinking incessantly. I'm like 'Mehn, what the heck is going on?' I instantly grabbed my pen and started writing as fast as I could while I stylishly pulled my phone out of sight.

Thinking it was a minor malfunction, I asked Super C to excuse me as I tried to jump-start the phone. I took out the battery, put in back in and yayy, the phone started to boot... or did it? The screen suddenly turned white and the phone never came back on... at least not for the next 4hours.

So 'Super C', if you were wondering why I was scribbling like a maniac all the way, now you know. Ultimately, it was an interview well worth it and I must confess that Naeto C is so down to earth like he was tossed from out of space.

You want to find out the details of the interview? Then ensure you grab yourself a copy of the next issue of FAB Magazine.

And if you have an interesting, embarrassing moment, you'd like to share with us, feel free, you just might be a lucky winner of the next issue of FAB Magazine.

That's all folks!

SUPER-BAD TO SUPERIOR: NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEOS

BORI IN THE HOUSE!

Another Monday, another post from SuperBori and once again, I'm writing this last minute. Only this time, I know what I want to write about and it sure ain't about Val's... sorry!!

Today, I'll like to dwell on the development in the Nigerian music video scene. I mean, who has so easily forgotten the days when music videos were made with the sole aim of ruining your mood? When all that was needed for a video shoot was a camcorder, a white/black/red/blue/yellowish-greenish/Atlantic Ocean background, a girl, whose only idea of dancing is to shake her behind and of course, the artist, who shows up either forgetting to play dress-up or overdressed, thus becoming an American gangster in Lagos?

 I very well remember some particular videos but for the love of my life and career, I have decided to be a patient of Alzheimer's this morning.

A wind of change has definitely blown through the industry and today, Nigerian music videos (well, not all) can stand toe-to-toe with videos from anywhere in the world. With artistes like BankyW, D'banj, Tiwa Savage, NaetoC, Eldee tha don, Sasha P and a host of others painstakingly ensuring they bless our eyes with spectacular offerings.

In as much as these artistes are willing to invest in placing Nigerian music videos on the world map, kudos must go out to the Music video directors that help them achieve these dreams.

Big SHOUT OUT to -

- DJ Tee, who I believe gave me my first ever good video which was Ruggedman's 'Baraje'.

- Clarence Peters - this guy is just plain genius, doing so much with so little.

- Kemi Adetiba - I call her Miss Professionalism. Her knack for perfection can literally be seen in her works.

- Patrick Elis - the young man behind that superlative video for 'Holla at You Boy' by Wizkid. I see him going places.

- Jude Okoye, Bobby Boulders and Sesan. 

If I missed out your name, well, I'm sorry, but this post is getting too long.

Thanks for hanging with me. I'll leave you with the latest D'banj offering - Mr Endowed (remix) ft Oluwasnoop BabaAja. (Though Sesan will still have to prove to me he directed this).

Happy Vals Day y'all 

P.S - if you are single, I've got the best companion for you - FAB Magazine. Go grab your copy today and whilst you are enjoying our breathtaking images and layouts, Val's Day will be over. 

For the attached, FAB Magazine is also that one item to complete your gift bag, so ensure your other half gets you a copy.

Available at Silverbird Lifestyle store at the Galleria, Hub Media store at the Palms in Lekki, Bishops Cottage , Lifestyle house/Zebra Living on Sinari Daranijo and many more retail stores across Lagos.

Remain FAB.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM FAB AND EXCLUSIVE IMAGES FROM THE FUTURE AWARDS 2011

BORI IN THE FAB HOUSE!

BORI WITH THE MAGAZINE OF
THE YEAR AWARD

So Bori is here and I'm writing my very first post in 'super dance mode'. Believe it or not, I'm writing and dancing - a move only SuperBori (*wink* @ Nics and Sin) can do, so please 'DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME'.

Anyways, to the reason why I'm in 'dance mode'. I just got home from a gathering of some of the brightest and best Nigerians across generations - THE FUTURE AWARDS 2011 ceremony - and in my hand (the left one to be precise) is an award plaque with the inscription 'Magazine of the Year' (hold on, I need to dance some more).

Ok, I'm back (n panting).

Yes people, your favourite magazine FAB scooped the award for 'Magazine of the Year' at THE FUTURE AWARDS 2011 and yours sincerely, alongside the delectable 'Pepper' (FAB's Fashion Editor) were right there to receive it (whoop-whoop).

PEPPER ON THE GREEN CARPET

BORI & PEPPER

It was indeed a moment of REASSURANCE, proving that FAB magazine is headed in the right direction and all the hard work and sleepless nights were not in vain.

Personally, it was a moment of pride. To be part of a FABulous and creative group of individuals with a 'can do' attitude that surpasses any I currently know of.

So, to Team FAB - I say CONGRATULATIONS, this is just the beginning of greater things.

To God - We are more than grateful for this.

To everyone that has splashed out N500 (though meagre) to own a copy of FAB Magazine - Thank you so very much.

Finally, to the organisers of the Future Awards - Can we win this again?...lol 

See y'all next Monday...Till then...

Remain FAB!

Yours sincerely,

Oluwabori

GENEVIEVE NNAJI TALKING TO FAB TV

BORI WITH SOUL SNATCHA

BORI WITH NAETO C

FABULOUS PEPPER OKWESA
FAB FASHION EDITOR

VICTORY

THE MARKETING MAN: IJIMAKINDE OLUWABORI RICHARD

Name: Ijimakinde Oluwabori

Age: 24 years young

Born and bred in: Las Gidi, baby!

Role at FAB: Marketing and Distribution Executive

FAB part of your job: Dropping off a new issue of FAB magazine and hearing that question that now sounds very much like a cliché "How do you guys do this?" Well, "Na God o."


And yes... the free invites to gigs.Yayyy!!!

Least liked but still FAB part of your job: The workload that comes with the actual distribution...Mehn! I rest my case.

Aspirations: To be in the school that will revolutionise the Nigerian viewing experience (movie and television-wise) - I obviously can't do it alone, can I?



And I wanna be a billionaire... like sooooo freaking bad!

Inspirations: Visionaries that make their visions a reality and God tops that list for me. Anything else don't move me.

Hero/Heroine: My Dear Grandma - It's not easy to raise and tame me (that's all I'll say).

FAB motto: I refuse to be an asset for the graveyard. My Ideas must outlive me.

Best piece of advice you can offer: Always look beyond the short term; think long run.

Your kind of music: It ain't hip-hop, then I won't .... (Now fill in the gap with a word that rhymes).

Your kind of book: Tease me with a John Grisham book or any mafia related classic and BANG! Imma suck up to you forever (forever being how long it takes to get it off you).

Dream destination: That's my Dream Home; it's going to be heaven on earth - like seriously...

Your style in a nutshell: Very very random but comfy and less attention seeking.

Kryptonite: Beautiful and curvy ladies... Damn! Do they weaken all my 'graggs' or what?

Someday soon, I'm hoping it will just be one woman, but till she FINDS ME, they are all free to 'kryptonise' me... lol

Pet Peeve: Ill-mannered beings and 'I too knows'.

Your USP: My commitment level to any project I am a involved in and also my ability to learn fast and quickly settle into whatever role I am chosen to play.

Log on to my blog if you like: A wandering mind that never leaves you in wonderland!

Oluwabori, a dynamic individual fascinated by the power of the imagination is a university graduate who let go of a career in systems network administration to pursue his long-time passion for creativity and the arts - a move that features on his ‘top ten’ best decisions thus far.

Ready to learn the ropes in becoming the best in his chosen field, his daily objective is to ‘get it done’ and that is exactly what he does at FAB magazine. He gets it done!

Not yet known for his writing prowess, ‘HugeKid’ (as he likes to call himself) harbours the dream of becoming an infamous scriptwriter/director and is already working on his first feature script. He says “I have big dreams and big dreams conquer the world.”