Third Left is Adejoke Taiwo Fashion Show co-ordinator along with her Models
By Len Chan The Afro News Calgary
The Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary hosted its 16th Annual Gala Nite celebrating the 49th Anniversary of Independence for Nigeria. This event was held at the Thorncliffe Community Centre. The theme for 2009 was ” Strength In Diversity”. The President of the Nigerian Association is Dr. Samuel O Oluwadairo. The celebration always attracts a full house. With Nigeria being an oil producing Nation, many in attendance are employed in the energy sector. A lot of non-Nigerians over the years have been long time supporters and attend year after year. The Association also honored its past Executive and Trustees as well as doled out Scholarships to its young people who are or will be attending Post Secondary Institutions. Entertainment included performances by Amara Ubor Dance, Egwu Ubor Dance, Ikenga Masquerade and a Fashion Show by designer Adejoke Taiwo. Adejoke Taiwo, is a Fashion Buff behind the clothing line Alala a line that infuses African fabrics with contemporary design. She was also one of the contestants on Project Runway Canada and is a graduate of Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Fashion Degree. Alala is a noun in Native “Yoruba” Language of Nigeria and is defined as Dreamer. Adejoke also took part i the Oct 4-10 Alberta Fashion Week and her selection and exposure on Project Runway Canada shows just how talented this designer is. For the Nigerian Gala Fashion show, One can see the Nigerian style but also blended to North American needs for men and women. One can surmise that for professional workers, Adejoke’s designs can be worn for elegant office appearance and when the day is over the same fashion is like having ready made evening wear. For more information visit www.adejoke.com. For Humanitarian Charity the Nigerian Association also donated to INN FROM THE COLD to help organizations assist the homeless. The website for the Nigerian Association in Calgary is www.nigeriansincalgary.ca.
