emc3=experiences

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Nigerian / Uk Entertainment News Blog : Today on 2dun's Spread: HOW TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY: A HEALTHY GUIDE TO IMBIBING

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Ebola Education (Teach) International SOS - How we are fighting Ebola in Nigeria!!!

Last month in Lagos Nigeria we organised an event for our dear clients YPO Nigeria on understanding how to fight the nightmare virus Ebola.

This event was a success mostly due to clients International SOS and their specialist Medic Dr Simon Mardel!

See their video that is now saving lives across Africa: https://vimeo.com/107517242

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

iPILOT experience

emc3’s Imogen, Kylie, Anita and Aisha had the pleasure of visiting the iPILOT experience at Westfield’s London. iPILOT is a fantastic flight simulator experience that gives you the opportunity to take off from a choice of 24,000 airports and sail through the skies under the guidance of a real pilot. Stepping into the enclosed cockpit, the surroundings are so realistic that professional pilots actually train in them. For more info please see the iPILOT website: www.flyipilot.co.uk

We would definitely recommend iPILOT if you're looking for a new and exciting experience! For any bookings related to iPILOT please contact Aisha Rigley at aisha@emc3.eu

or by calling 0203 468 3908.

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

Site Visit - Shangri La, The Shard

The Shangri-La in London is not only the hotels first property in the UK, but is also housed in the tallest and most iconic building, The Shard. Not long after it opened, the EMC3 team were given the exciting opportunity to visit the hotel to see how we could use the spaces for future events.

From the moment we walked into the front reception we felt the elegance and Chinese twist to the hotel, and immediately felt at distance from the bustling streets just on its door steps. A couple of members of the team said how the atmosphere reminded them of the Shangri-La in Shanghai! We were then taken up to the hotel itself, floors 34-52, and it is then that we were open to the floor to ceiling windows that showcase the breath-taking views over the vibrant city of London.

After a tour of the hotels main facilities we were then to learn that not only does the hotel have 202 beautiful bedrooms and exquisite dining facilities, but also state-of-the-art and purpose built function spaces.

We were then taken up to the three rooms; Ren, Li and Yi which are named after the first three of five constant virtues of Confucianism. All of the event spaces are on the same level, with a large and spacious marble floor as the foyer. Immediately from viewing the spaces we realised that the spaces could cater for our client events whether it's for a private dinner, drinks reception, conference, or a smaller and more intimate meeting.

Ren is the largest private room, with reception space for up to 140 guests. Li is perfect for a group dinner of up to 30 guests so we thought it would be great to use as a private dining experience. And finally, Yi offers an intimate boardroom setting for 10 guests or can be used for a reception of up to 20 guests. All three rooms shared the same unique décor with the Chinese touches and included the advantage of the buildings glass structure, looking out onto London’s main attractions.

On the whole the hotel not only offers a perfect getaway from the hectic city, but it also gives you a real sense of exclusivity as you are hidden in the most talked about building in London. It is ideal for smaller scale events, and whether it's for business or Social gatherings you will be taken back by the general Asian-inspired atmosphere to the hotel. We will definitely be recommending this new venue to our clients for future events!

If you have a personal enquiry then please do not hesitate to contact our senior events manager, Stephanie Utting on 020 3468 3902.

Monday, 11 August 2014

Africa Centre Summer Festival - Covent Garden, London

A beautifully enchanting day that celebrated all things positive from Africa through culture, colour, languages, diversity, music, performers, dancers, storytellers, textiles, fabrics, fashion, art, culture and food produced by EMC3 for the phenomenon and vision that is the Africa Centre!

See our video - http://vimeo.com/103044508

See Blanck Digital's write up -

http://blanckdigital.com/posts/299-summer-highs-see-pictures-from-the-african-centre-summer-festival

Friday, 1 August 2014

Madrid FAM Trip

From July 11th - 13th 2014, emc3's Imogen and Aisha had the pleasure of visiting Madrid on a FAM trip organised by Hotel Auditorium. The trip was a great opportunity to visit Madrid and experience it's latest offers in events, restaurants, nightlife and activities.

Friday July 11th

Transfer to the city centre to experience Madrid at night. Our first stop was a terrace bar overlooking the Cibeles Palace, one of the most prominent buildings in Madrid. At night the building is exceptionally stunning with it's boasting uplight arches, a perfect spot for a casual yet romantic night cap. Next we visited Circulo de Bellas Artes, a very famous gallery that has a terrace bar overlooking the city of Madrid. On the 7^th floor, this gave some spectacular views of the city lights.

The Cibeles Palace at night

Saturday July 12th

Lunch at La Cheminée Restaurant. For our lunch here we enjoyed an array of traditional Spanish food out in the sun on the terrace, which of course included a delicious Paella. Spain's signature dish of rice cooked in saffron with either chicken and/or seafood, vegetables and topped of with a lemon garnish!
Drive Tour with Go-Cars. We toured the city enjoying the afternoon sun in our little 3-wheeled cars. Each car is fitted with speakers that give explanations of each destination you drive past. This is definitely one of the best ways to see Madrid in all its glory.
Dinner at Cafe de Oriente Restaurant. An excellent traditional restaurant where we devoured an amazing 4-course dinner including strawberry gazpacho for starter, Panfried hake with oyster mushrooms, gammon pork cured with chorizo spices with melted cheese and boiled potatoes, and a giant profiterole for dessert.

Go-Cars Around Madrid City Centre

Sunday July 13th

Walking tour around the historic parts of Madrid.
Lunch at La Posada de la Villa Restaurant. Another great traditional restaurant, famous for its succulent lamb.

Beautiful architecture in Madrid

All in all, it was an informative and fantastic trip, getting to know the city better and understanding the latest developments in Madrid's event industry. For any event enquiries to Madrid please contact, Ellen Lai at ellen@emc3.eu or by calling 0203 468 3901.

by Aisha Rigley

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Richard Coker-Enahoro: “Life, death & the legacy of a filmmaker with sickle cell anaemia”

Richard Coker-Enahoro was born in Lagos to media royalty and legendary TV personalities Miss Julie Coker and Michael Enahoro, on 17^th May 1972, who at the time were lauded as Nigeria’s married response to Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton.

Miss Julie Coker's Album Cover 1967

Miss Julie Coker wins a Lifetime Journalism Award 2014

Both loving parents were unaware that they were carriers of the Sickle Cell Disease trait; so sadly Richard was born with the inherited condition of the red blood cells. The most severe form of this disorder is known as Sickle Cell Anaemia. Other disorders include Cooley's anaemia, haemoglobin SC and haemoglobin SD disease. Normal red blood cells are round like doughnuts, and they move through small blood tubes in the body to deliver oxygen. Sickle red blood cells become hard, sticky and sickle or crescent shaped. When these hard and pointed red cells go through the small blood tube, they clog blood flow and break apart. This can cause pain, tissue damage and a low blood count, or anaemia. Sickle cell disease is not contagious.

He was endearingly known to his friends and family alike as,“Richard the Lionheart” for his vision, tenacity, inner strength and loving heart. With his parents’ work mainly based in Nigeria: and due to his delicate disposition and constant need to go to hospitals to oxidise his blood, at 7 years young Richard moved to the UK to live with his dear Uncle and Aunty Dr Ben & Mrs Ibiene Epega and family where he attended the private preparatory Holmewood House School in Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

Richard & I at Cannes Film Festival 1995

His parents’ talents in Media & TV was also in his every fibre of his being. In England his love for the Arts was nurtured and flourished especially in the subjects of English language, English literature, theatrical plays, cinematography and music. At the age of 14 he made his 1^st Music Video and won the Artist of the Year Prize at his secondary school Mayfield College, Mayfield, East Sussex, England.

Mayfield College, East Sussex (Defunct)

Frequent returns to his parents in Nigeria further fuelled his love of the Arts. His excursions home did have an advantage, as a sickle cell disorder sufferer; he couldn’t contract malaria. Although an avid fan of sports and live entertainment Richard was forced to spend most of his early life in sick bays and the University College Hospital, London hospital wards due to his illness. Turning adversity to advantage he seized this opportunity and started writing scripts for short films and producing music videos for up and coming artists of all genres.

Seeing Richard had a talent for producing beauty through photography, cinematography and the written word; a lecturer from the National Film & Television School gave him a unique opportunity to attain a scholarship and study there for 3 years. Upon graduating he was snatched up by a prominent media company called Media Circus where he worked as a director and producer of short films & music videos.

The Richard Coker Foundation make a donation to St Peter's Faji Church, Lagos Island May 2014

His work took him numerous times to international film festivals including Cannes where he rubbed shoulders & conversed with the glitterati and talented including Sigourney Weaver, Dennis Hopper, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas & the Cohen Brothers.

The Richard Coker Foundation make donation to the Kinabuti Iniatiative (Project Makoko) May 2014

On the cusp of international acclaim Richard’s illness slowly began to take full control of his life when in his late twenty’s he contracted leukaemia as an offshoot of his inherent Sickle Cell Disease. Leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukaemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid system, which are all known as hematological neoplasms.

Although a treatable disease trough chemotherapy, medical radiation therapy, hormone treatments, or bone marrow transplant; although he fought it for over 2 years, Richard’s body relented to the attached on 29^th May 2004, 2 weeks after his birthday in London.

The Richard Coker Foundation gives Alms to the Poor May 2014

Aunty Julie Coker hands out Alms to the poor

RCF Eye Clinic Patients , Lagos Island, May 2014

RCF with Eye Clinic Doctor & Sister

RCF hand over cheque to Kinabuti Initiative in the Guardian Newspaper

RCF & Kinabuti Fashion Initiate donate in Makoko Village

RCF make their way to Makoko Floating School

Kinabuti Fashion Initiative on the way to Makoko Floating School

RCF & Kinabuti on canoe to Makoko Village's Floating School

RCF Aunty Julie surveys the floating village on the way to the school

Makoko Floating Village Kids

Makoko Floating Village staple diet and sales of Oysters

Makoko Village pre Rush Hour

Makoko Village Rush Hour looms

Makoko Rush Hour in full flow

His legacy lives on through the Richard Coker Foundation (www.richardcokerfoundation.webs.com and https://twitter.com/TheRCFoundation ) which is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to raise funds with specific regard to helping the underprivileged & aiding in the eradication of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Disease. The foundation was established in late 2004 by his mother Miss Julie Coker, adoptive cousins Yewande, Baba-Jallah and Jay Jay Epega and many dear friends.

RCF help people patiently waiting

This story is about a lion in our midst whose life, although short, was not in vain as it has helped bring happiness to many and prolonged life to more than a few.