LAW WEEK 2016 RECAP - The Grand Dinner!

It was finally time for the most anticipated event for the semester - The Grand Dinner!

It was an event which everyone looked forward to especially with the pomp and fair that graced each day of the #LawWeek.
The event was earlier scheduled for Friday the 10th of June, but for some reason was later moved to Sunday the 12th.

This change did little or nothing to affect the dinner, as at 7.30 pm guests were already trooping in to "Doctor's house", the venue for the dinner, which was supposed to kicked off by 6.30pm or at least that's the ticket said.
Red carpet however, did not commence till about 9.30pm and the dinner proper at about 10pm.

By this time though, most of the guests were exasperated while others were just warming up with anxiety and excitement.

The hosts for the night were Mc Pepelize and Precious Omoregie (500level student) .

The dinner kicked off with an opening prayer and a welcome address by Oluchi Onwuka (200level student).

A.J (200level student), would set the tone of the night as he climbed on stage to perform a beautiful rendition of John legend's "all of me", a performance that saw guests still on the red carpet abandon it in a rush, just to catch a glimpse of the talented singer.

His performance was followed by a wonderful performance also by Daniel the Violinist, who thrilled guests gathered with his adeptness on the string and finally wow everyone when he ended with a rendition of the song - "Woju" by "Kiss Daniel", it was a performance that got everyone in the crowd singing along.


At this point, the President of the Association - Nosa Garrick, presented "Certificates of Service" and "Certificates of Recognition" to Parliamentarians of the association and then to Lawsans that have contributed immense in moving the association forward, respectively.


"Obehi" (300level student), wowed the audience with a beautiful spoken word piece, that resonated in the minds of guests present, living all pensive and reflected.


Ini (100level student), discovery of the induction dinner, climbed on stage and sang - "Thief by Simi".


Soon it was time for awards.

The award for "Best class rep" of the faculty was won by - Nelson (300level).


Augustus Ndiyo (400level) won the award for "Most stylish Male Law Student".


Tracy (500level) won the female category.


Freeman Ameh (500level) took home the award for the "Most Popular Male Law Student"


May Edobor (400level) took home the award for "Most Popular Female".


Igho Salami (500level) won the award for "Most handsome Law Student".


Precious Omoregie (500level) won the award for "Most Beautiful Law Student".


The night included a couple's game that saw some of the most popular couples in the faculty including the president and his date, climb the stage to play.

It was hilarious!


Ossy sax (300level student) took on to the stage with his saxophone and displayed dexterity and stamina that amazed the audience.


The time was past 12am already and while wines, soft drinks, appetizers in form of chin chin, groundnut, pepper soup were abound the main dish was yet to be served and the consternation of the faces of guests present was comical.

While the wait was on, the guests watched on as a mini fashion show, which featured budding designers like - "Emy Tucker", "Castle" and a few others, who thrilled guests with their beautiful designs and gorgeous models.


Food was finally been served albeit slowly, and the crowd was becoming dour, until "Jandy" (300level student) , came and performed his hit single, with over a thousand and counting views on YouTube - "Repete!".
The ovation was mad, as somehow, he managed to work up a crowd and turning life into what was fast becoming a dour evening.
With ladies jumping for excitement as the "Repete" crooner and coincidentally, birthday celebrant marshaled vocals and sexiness like never seen before.


From this point on, the pace picked up and things were looking up as (breakfast) dinner was finally been served, by past 1am.

But then, everybody forgot to complain as the organizers aptly brought on stage, the biggest performers of the night, one of law's most celebrated duo for the session, many admitted they had attended the dinner just so they could get an opportunity to watch these ones perform, seeing as they missed their epoch making debut at the induction dinner.
Dramatically but beautifully, the lights went off and the hall went dead in anticipation, and suddenly the silence was murdered as Ini ( 100level student) ,dazed everyone present with her sonorous voice as she sang "Soldier" by Simi and Falz.
Just when we thought the hysteria couldn't get any worse, the audience took it up a notch when abruptly, Ronny ( 400level student) ,broke in with his rap, but then it was just a tease as they cut the song short mid-way and performed another song by the same duo - "Jamb question", there's no gain saying it was amazing!

To welcome on stage, the winners of the award for best couple, Sandra Ena (400level student), popularly acclaimed Songstress, Contestant - Peak Challenge Uniben, Vocalist extraordinaire, performed the song - "Fallen" by Alicia Keys, it was a performance that outdid every other as mid-way, the Mc announced the winners - Odiri + Freeman!

The audience erupted and gave a standing ovation borne out of sheer admiration, as the couple approached the stage, it was hard to tell though, if it was for the performance or for the couple, the fact remains though that everyone was ecstatic.

The night also included performances by A.Y Banks, Ronny Gizzle, with stand up comedy by Rush hour and music by "I.TV's"  disc jockey - Dj Amado!

Top guests present included - hon Ohonba, hon Mavis, hon Olubunmi Olatunji, Osayuki King, Emmanuel Ndueche and a host of other lawsa dignitaries.

By 2am, the dinner was declared closed and immediately the after party began.

The craziness that followed, been a story for another day!

Photo Credit - UnibenLaw_Fashion

Report by gafar.

LAW WEEK 2016 RECAP - CULTURAL DAY!

It was a celebration of tradition and a display of the Nigerian cultural heritage by Law students of the University of Benin as they marked Day 4 of the Law week with the Cultural day celebration.

The event kicked off a few minutes past 3pm as against 12noon which was the slated time for the event due to issues with logistics and lectures going on, contrary to assurance by the association that the faculty authorities had approved law week activities and cancelled lectures from 12noon.


Law students did not disappoint as they came out en masse to represent their various cultures in their traditional attires.

There was the opening prayer, after which there was going to be the traditional breaking of kolanut.

There was however a slight problem as Chief Ohonba, the Father of the day was unable to break the kolanuts because there was no 'Bini kola' made available by the LAWSA Excos and organisers, rather the kolanuts available were those from the North. He said it was a taboo for a Benin Chief to break kolanut not that of the Binis, but he prayed on the kolanuts for the event without breaking them.

And that opened the ceremony proper for the flood gate of activities and fun to troop in. There was a free make up exhibition by Yuki's 'Beats-by-Yukelle' and May Edobor's 'May's Touch'; A mini-test of wife materialism was conducted via a contest where contestants had to pound melon (egusi) smooth in a mortar in the quickest time, the winner gets to choose from two traditional delicacies and also win a ticket to the grand dinner, winner of this contest was Itah Blessing from the 300level class (aka Sui Generis) won; and a host of other activities.

Attendees of the event filled their eyes, and their bellies too as the organisers provided enough traditional delicacies, Roasted corn, Garden egg and tomato paste, Pounded yam, Boiled yam, Owo soup, Egusi soup, Edikang ikong soup, Banga soup, and many other delicacies, kept the mouths of the audience busy, stomach filled and were washed down the throat with Palm wine.

The hosts Josh and Augustus as usual continued to thrill the audience with astute anchoring and made sure there was no dull moment.
Different ethnic groups had the opportunity to parade before the audience and showcase their cultural heritage, and each were joined by students not even part of the ethnic groups, dancing to traditional music supplied by the DJ.


Highlight of the day was the traditional wrestling spectacle. Law students who were to wrestle awakened the ancestral warrior spirits in them as they entertained and replayed the ancient days amidst cheers from the never satisfied audience who kept screaming for more.

Time was fast spent, at about 7pm, Chief Ohonba said the closing prayers, and the attendees showed off their dance steps before going back to their places of abode, replaying the day's activities in their conversations, satisfied with what they had seen.

Report by Josh 

Photo credit - UnibenLaw_Fashion 

LAW WEEK 2016 RECAP -ORPHANAGE VISIT AND KARAOKE/MOVIE NIGHT!

ORPHANAGE VISIT

Day 3 in the Law week calendar would involve the Law student body visiting an orphanage home. At about 1pm, Law students convened at the law car park and in unison journeyed to the Edo orphanage.

KARAOKE/MOVIE NIGHT


In the evening, Law students across all levels took time out and reconvened to unwind and enjoy themselves in the first ever movie & karaoke night. The event which started from 7pm last till some minutes to midnight.

The event amassed a capacity crowd as the show was completely sold out and the L.T 3 unable to sit the crowd, the excos had to provide single plastic chairs for the others. The show started first with the karaoke section, law students took turns to sing along to popular contemporary songs with ample assistance from the crowd.

At about 9pm, the audience were treated to the 2016 $164.6 million box office high fantasy action adventure film, The Huntsman: Winter's War. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron.

The audience stayed glued to their seats munching on pop corn and. following it up with cups of chapman, as they relished the ultimate Cinema experience.

Just when the audience thought they'd seen it all, the organisers had some more surprises as the next movie on queue was the $1.149 billion box office movie [Highest grossing movie of 2016], Captain America: Winter Soldier (what with these winter movies?).

However, the movie could not be completed as it was a quarter to 12am when the female hostels would be locked.

The attendees left the venue, grudgingly yet satisfied with their evening outing.

Truly the Law week yet did not disappoint. Students trooped in droves to hostels and classrooms with gist on their lips, and anticipating the Cultural Day scheduled to hold the next day.







Photo Credit - UnibenLaw_Fashion

Report by Josh.