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A special autograph session with Agbani Darego holds on the 17th of July, 2011 from 3-6pm at the Silverbird Lifestyle Bookstore, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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“I’m very excited to be a member of the Arik family. I fly the airline frequently and I must confess that it is unique, and I’m also proud to be part of this experience,” said Darego to the press in a formal press conference today announcing the new relationship.

“This is one of the many steps we are taking to develop Arik Air to a brand that meets the aspirations of Nigerians. We want to ensure Arik becomes a world class airline that we promised at the commencement of operations in 2006,” said Chris Ndulue, Managing Director for Arik Air.

As part of her responsibilities, Darego will be expected to be involved in the promotions and positive branding of Arik Air within and outside Nigeria.

-Photocredit: Agabni Darego

“She is a talented woman and a role model to many which fits in with Natures Gentle Touch brand values,” said Chika Ikenga, CEO of Recare Limited Africa, owners of Natures Gentle Touch, regarding Darego. “She is also internationally recognized and that is an important link for us to have, since we are a global brand. She truly embodies the spirit of the Nature’s Gentle Touch philosophy,” she added.

“I am proud to join Recare and Nature’s Gentle Touch in their celebration of women and their commitment to delivering the best hair care products for our women,” said Darego regarding her appointment as brand ambassador.

We expect to see Miss Darego looking as brilliant as Oluchi has looked, representing the hair care brand.

Visit naturesgentlestouchinstitute.com for more information about the brand.

Produced by Insight Communications and IBST Media, Stylogenic which airs this summer “stylistically” turns the “you better go and think of a real career!” reponse Nigerian parents have traditionally given their predestined lawyer, doctor, engineer children on its head! With an already fertile ground for investments in Nigeria’s fashion industry and the bright and positive spotlight enjoyed by Nigeria’s fashion industry professionals worldwide, Stylogenic attempts to reorient and solidify in the minds of Nigerians and other Africans that fashion is a very lucrative, professional and rewaring career any one can and/should aspire to enter.

Recently, show producers along with Agbani Darego and Stylogenic models were at a press conference call to discussthe 411 on  Stylogenics. If you are looking to be part of the show, see details below and stay tuned!

FORMAT & DISTRIBUTION: Stylogenic is a 48minute  TV Format show that will also make use of online and mobile technologies as distribution systems for the show!

CONTESTANTS: Six style teams consisting of six members (designer, photographer, hair & makeup stylist, clothing stylist and fashion model ) all compete against each other for the grand prize. GRAND PRIZE to be announced!

LENGTH OF SHOW: 13 Episodes

PRIZE: Showing at NewYork Fashion Week plus other tentative prizes to be announced soon!

WHO CAN COMPETE: Eligible Africans based on the continent and in the diaspora. Details comining soon!

SHOW SCHEDULE: Airs September 2010.

VISIT STYLOGENIC.NET & STAY TUNED!

Agbani is currently based in New York where she pursues a degree in Business while she continues modeling.



Photo credits: Essence, Agbani Darego