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KEMI ADETIBA although a graduate of Law, in a short space of time has dominated Nigerian entertainment, not only on a national level but a continental level as well. Starting off as a radio personality with Rhythm 93.7FM, Kemi very soon after her appointment was the voice behind two hit shows national syndicated; Soul’d Out, and her signature Sunday at the Seaside. She versatility was also shown on other shows like the Dance-Party Wednesday, Rhythm ‘n’ Soul and she was even called on by a rival station Cool FM, to demonstrate her prowess on their daily show STARCOMMS Top 20.

In a slow transition, she eventually left her first love radio, to focus on her budding television career, and is currently one of Nigeria’s top Television personalities and Producers, hosting hit shows like Mnet’s Studio 53 and TEMPTATION Nigeria (continentally syndicated), Soundcity’s LIFESTYLE Show, Celebrity Profiles, CHAT ROOM and Red-Carpet Specials (all nationally syndicated). It is no wonder that she was nominated in 2006 for the ‘On-Air Personality of the Year’ Award at the Future Nigeria Awards ceremony.

Her love for music, and recognized Djing skills while still on radio lead to her being approached to becoming a Celebrity Deejay on selected nights at Bacchus Night-Club (Nigeria’s Premier Lounge and Club) which she did with mind-blowing success.

Kemi has also proven her worth as a compere for numerous big production events, both in and out of the country; some examples are SILVERBIRDS’s 25th Anniversary, Hosting the DTH End of year celebration show, along side the GREAT Arthur Michelle (founder of the Dance Theatre in Harlem, NY), Host of the launch of ‘HAUTE’ Fashion Magazine in New York, The Future Nigeria Awards (with Hollywood actor Raz Adoti 2008), the 2009 HIPHOP World Awards, and MADE Magazine’s “Celebrities on the Runway” show, just to name a few.

She has had the pleasure to meet and interview lots of celebrities both in and out of the country.
But her love for creating instances and writing drew her to take a year off and enrol in  the New York Film Academy in January 2007, and the short film “Across a Bloodied Ocean” is a culmination of  her creative drive and a look at what else to look forward to from her.

Her short, ‘Across a Bloodied Ocean’ soon after release has been invited and screened at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles and the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF in Atlanta where submission fees were waived due to their eagerness to screen the movie.

Her production company produced the THIS DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring R.Kelly (June 2009).

 


DANCE TRAINING:
Salsa, Latin & Ballroom

DANCE EXPERIENCE:
. Over 18 years in the dance entertainment industry
. Professional debut in 1991 with the artist known as Prince
. Performed in over 65 shows around the U.S. with legends such as Pazzaz, Kat Bornoff, Yana and
J-Caesar
. Instructor in Salsa-n-Ballroom, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha-cha and Rumba at the Millennium Dance Complex in Hollywood (dance home to many celebrities and Hollywood legends)
. Performs at events and concerts with performers such as Akon, Esera, Lani Misaclucha.

AWARDS/ACHIEVMENTS:
. Founder of The Twin Cities Salsa Dance Fiesta with over 2000 salsa and ballroom students making it one of the largest in the Midwest.
. Three Times United States Professional Ballroom Showdance Champion
. Finalist in the Ohio Star Ballroom and Showdance Division
. World Finalist United States World Showdance category (Fifth place in the world)
. Winner of the 2010 Las Vegas Ballroom Showdance Division
 


DANCE TRAINING:
Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Tap Dance
Others include: Latin Style Partnering (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia)

DANCE EXPERIENCE:
In addition to working with the following companies, Janell has also danced on national and international tours with
. The Fercos Brothers
. Steve Reid's Dreamscapes
. Concert violinist Bijan Mortezavi

Her television and film credits include:
. Gene Simmon's Family Jewels
. The View
. 2008 Olympics Basketball opening ceremony

As a show girl in Las Vegas, Janell has shared her talents with:
. The cast of Donn Arden's Jubilee! at Bally's Hotel and Casino
. A Peepshow starring Holly Madison where she danced the choreography of Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchel
. Paul Oakenfold "Perfecto" in Rain nightclub at the Palms.

AWARDS/ACHIEVMENTS:
. Tremaine Scholarship
. Disneyland Creativity Award
. Giordano Merit Scholarship
. American Legion Award winner (for her advocacy in teaching dance in public schools throughout Southern California)
 


Muyiwa's dance career started early as a teenager and has spanned for over 25yrs. He established his first dance company in 1985, which he later disbanded to further his learning in 1989.

His professional career was enhanced with apprenticeship exploit at the Hubert Ogunde Production Company, The African Heritage, Agogo Performing Company.

The Performing Studio Workshop e.t.c.He never stops learning as he attended dance workshops all around Africa and Europe.

In 1992, he started Ebony Culture Club one of the best dance companies in Nigeria in that era –and in 1994 Opened The Black Marbles Dance Academy. His vision for Professional Dance Business in Nigeria prompted the creation of National Dance Union (NADUN) in 1995 now fully established as Guild of Nigerian Dancers (GOND).

 Muyiwa is a member of the International Organization of Folkarts (I.OV), Council of International Organization for Folkarts and Folkfestival (CIOFF) both UNESCO Status
Quo ‘B’, Former Director of Production and Screening (National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts), a member of the Advisory Council (GOND).He has worked severally with, Chief Hubert Ogunde, Elder Steve Rhodes, Professor Ola Rotimi amongst others.

A recipient of many Awards home and abroad, he has taught dance as a subject and presented papers at different dance workshop and theatre seminars and has handled several Local, State and Federal Government of Nigeria’s project i.e. Festival, Events Opening and Closing Ceremonies. He also engaged in the development of many State Council for Arts and Culture Projects in Nigeria and Ghana.

He has Directed and Produced so many dance and Theatre Plays. And also written Plays like Dance of the Vulture, Mary Slessor, Nma Udoma, Ijapa, Eagle Eyes, Niger Area (the history of the Amalgamation of Nigeria).

Muyiwa is presently working on the NIGERIA DANCE ENCYCLOPEDIA a project he hopes to finish by 2015.

He is married with children.

 


Bimbo Obafunwa:. "I love God and I love to dance". Dance has been his professional life since 2001. With quite a number of stage performances in and out of the country, as a member of Spirit of David (SOD) Gospel Dance Club on the twin continent tour, the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN) and other dance facilitators.

Bimbo's deep appreciation for the art of dance has grown to greatly influence his strong desire in seeing uniquely creative and exceptional dance productions.

The Three time National Dance Champion and Celebrity Takes2 2007 Winner shares the view, that "All dancers have a Voice" They should find that voice and speak aloud from within. As the Maltina Dance All Dance Director and Chief Choreographer, he's also created some of the country's finest works in dance.

His Choreographies exude a great degree of depth and exceptional creativity. " You too can Dance" the Corporate Dance World Boss echoes.