orchard event hosted an exclusive networking event tagged  #green concert  which was held in the capital city of abuja Nov 29th, it was well attended with loads of breath taking performances from vinee, Benny young Africa, mavis, jerry knightz , kris sway,pharbz, chris kuddy, king joe,chris kester,ncee toj  the drama group ,and more not to for get the designers that blazed the runway SPECTRUM by Aisha , EL JARGO , and the drama group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Project green is Designed to show case a beautiful Nigeria. The Nigeria that we hope for.  The Youth are the future of tomorrow and its important we continue to paint this picture of a preferred future to them so they can give birth to a better society.

Project Green is also designed to showcase different creative works ranging from Fashion, Dance, Music, Comedy etc. The platform to shine will be given to prospective artists.

The main objective of Green is to teach Tolerance, Peace and  Youth empowerment. Part of this is to be achieved through the Indulgence Runway.

The purpose of the runway is to challenge the Youths and inspire them to use their creativity to achieve positive results and make the world a better place.

It is slated to be an evening of Comedy, Dance, drama etc and all will be geared towards national transformation in Nigeria and the globe.

 

 

OBJECTIVES 

Project green seeks to unite Nigeria in the face of the epidemic, Boko Haram. The issue of insurgence in Nigeria is threatening to tear apart the fragile thread of peace binding the Nation. This platform will illuminate the uniqueness of the diverse cultural heritage in Nigeria and network the Nation to International partners. Globally, this will move Nigeria from 3rd world to 1st world and prepare it to be an example to other African countries.

 

INDULGENCE 

The Queen of Runways

That defies the gravity of creativity

That lights up the essence of Fashion

On the Indulgence Runway,

Culture Unites,

Dreams are actualised,

Destinies are born.

Everything comes to life on

The Indulgence Runway.

Indulgence Runway is designed to redirect the face of  creative art in Nigeria and the globe. Its major objective is to preach tolerance and peace  and also challenge the Youths to develop their creative quotient  ranging from Fashion, Music, Fine art, Dance etc. The Runway welcomes any type of creativity that depicts good values to its audience. This is in line with the project One Youth One skill of the Golden Heart Foundation.

The Indulgence Runway is slated to showcase A-list Fashion houses in the FCT. These fashion houses are expected to come up with a fashion line of their choice within careful supervision. They are also expected to produce amongst their fashion line, a design themed the New Nigerian Design(TNND).

The Indulgence Runway is also scheduled to showcase our Nigerian Cuisine in the light of how this unites the diverse cultural grouping prevalent in Nigeria. We will use this platform to bring out the beauty of our diversity  first in Nigeria and then the world at large. This is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)

 

 

THE NEW NIGERIAN PROJECT 

The New Nigerian Design is a design that best describes the Nigerian Fashion in the near future, through the eyes of the Fashion Designer. The Fashion Designer is expected to choose one aspect of the following and create a style that best describes Fashion in the new Nigeria.

 

  Category List:

ÒThe Nigerian Teenager – Boy or Girl

ÒThe Nigerian Bride or Groom

ÒThe Nigerian Cooperate – lady or Gentleman

ÒThe Nigerian Casual – Men & Women

Pls note that every Fashion house is expected to present among His or Her clothing line, this theme design.

 

Characteristics of The New Nigeria Design.

  1. The design must have its predominant colours as Olive green and Pure white.
  2. The designer must chose only one from the above categories.
  3. The design must be ready 2weeks before the day of the event.
  4. The designer will present a hand written poem/description of the design 2weeks before the day of the event.
  5. The design must be ”MODEST”

 

 

The Nigerian soup competition is a concept that illustrates the beautiful and mouth watery Nigerian soups and its role in the nation.

Great chefs from an A-list restaurant will make the 5soups for the competitors to consume. Individuals will be chosen for a competition of which a winner will be derived.

On the runway, the soups will be advertised, accompanied by sizzling poetry that portrays it as a tool for unity. The restaurants will be allowed to put up their stands for people to patronise them.

The emerging winner in all, will be GHF Ambassadors and their outfits will be advertised on our website.

The Soups Include:

EGWUSI SUOP

OKRA SOUP

WHITE SOUP

VEGETABLE OR EDIKAIKON

BANGA SOUP

 

THE EVENT

A lecture on youth empowerment and National transformation will be delivered buy prominent facilitators.

Facilitators include:

Arc Walter Okoye  from Space Alive

Mr Elenwo Ihua a Chartered accountant from CBN.

The Facilitators, Artists, Sponsors and Officials are to stand in unison to hum or sing the popular song (Heal The World) by Michael Jackson while holding out ball lights. This symbolises the transformation Agenda of the GHF.

Very Many Thanks Sirs…