By Osagie Alonge
Too early to know who’s lying, but, in spite of Amber Rose’s statement that she’s not been engaged to host the Music Meets Runway event holding in Lagos this weekend, the organisers, La Reve Events (owned by Jennifer Olize), through their publicist are insisting the did the right thing and even paid for the model, whose nude pics leaked online last week, to come.
Only last week, Nigerian R&B act Darey, who had been announced as co-host, also issued a disclaimer, saying he had not been contracted for the event.
We’re currently investigating allegations that Amber Rose is not tellng the truth; just as we’re requesting from the organisers, documents to prove they indeed engaged her for the event. We’ll keep you posted.
The Official press release from the organisers below…
Early this morning, one of the major headliners of the highly anticipated show, Music Meets Runway, Amber Rose tweeted that she will not be coming to Nigeria to host Music Meets Runway 2011.
Due to recent developments of Amber Roses nude photos that surfaced on the internet last week, we were in discussion as to what to do about the situation with some of our sponsors who had understandably shown some concern (brand affiliation).
We were still working to accommodate Amber when we read Amber Roses tweet about her not being booked to host Music Meets Runway.
Amber has indeed been booked and paid for through a reputable international booking agent and we were shocked as anyone to see the tweet.
This situation is under investigation and details will be passed as more information comes.
The show, Music Meets Runway WILL STILL HOLD comes Saturday, July 9 at Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
Music Meets Runway is an event poised & designed to create awareness for the laudable and fledging growth the Nigerian fashion industry which has been placed on the international map in recent times.
The event won’t be all about fashion as 10 musical artistes will also grace the runway, dishing out hits after hits.
It will be a great networking opportunity for fashion industry, professionals including educators, retail buyers, fashion journalists, trendsetters and consumers.
We want to assure the public that we are bringing you a great show with some of the most amazing Nigerian Artists and Designers and that this event will be nothing short of a phenomenal experience.
A press conference will be scheduled shortly and information will be sent to all media houses.
EDITOR’S NOTE: ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THIS EVENT IN ANY WAY? DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR EVIDENCE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US? EMAIL US! info@thenetng.com or call us on +234 709 874 1356
UPDATE
In the early hours of Today, July 5, 2011, Amber Rose once again took to her twitter account after deleting her previous tweets on her not being aware of the Music Meets Runway show to further express herself about the on-going controversy surrounding her trip to Nigeria.
‘I’m sorry to my supporters in Nigeria but I have no idea about any appearances. They booked “me” from some phony that doesn’t work 4 me’, the model tweeted. ‘Its no ones fault out there in Nigeria this happens all the time to ppl. Hopefully we can work something out‘, she further expressed.
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