Cleopatra Magazine Edition 16 MILAN FASHION WEEK 2022, NAOMI CAMPBELL SAYS HER DAUGHTER “WASN’T”

Terri Donnelly

MILAN N FASHION N WEEK K 2022 Milan Fashion Week is came back alive in business for autumn/winter 2022 with a fullcapacity schedule of 67 physical shows and a bevy of big hitters and first timers keeping the fashion pack on its toes. As well as welcoming Alessandro Michele’s Gucci back to the schedule after a hiatus, the hot ticket is Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Bottega Veneta.

There's a cleverness to the styling that gives Italian designers an edge over others simply trying to make headlines or become the subject of viral TikToks. In other words, if you're going to attempt to wear low-rise jeans come fall, then we recommend taking notes from brands that showed this season in Milan. The same goes for lingerie dressing and wearing the shirt

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NAOMI CAMPBELL SAYS HER DAUGHTER “WASN’T” ADOPTED.

Naomi Campbell has declared to says that she hasn’t ruled out the world that her baby was not having more children: ‘It’s the adopted. best thing I’ve ever done’.

The supermodel posed for pictures with her little girl, revealing her face for the first time, as she told Vogue : "She wasn’t adopted – she’s my child."

Naomi Campbell surprised the world in May 2021 by announcing that she had become a mother for the first time. The 50-year-old London model has given few details about her baby girl; she has The model appears on the cover of not revealed her name or birthday.

‘Vogue’ with her baby, whose But now, the model has given name she has not yet revealed, and some clues about her daughter and

even shared a photo with her. The portrait shows Campbell hugging the child to her chest while looking at the camera. Part of the baby’s face is visible since she is lying on her side. The snapshot, taken by renowned photographer Steven Meisel, is the cover of British Vogue’s March issue.

Although there are two cover options – the other shows Campbell in a black jumpsuit with side slits and high-heeled boots, but without her baby –, it’s the first one with her baby, who is almost a year old, that has generated the most media attention.

The headline reads: “I always knew that one day I would have a child.” The issue will be published on February 22, but her words come as no surprise – particularly when it comes to her daughter. ”She wasn’t adopted, she is my [biological] child,” she tells Vogue, from which it can be deduced that the baby girl was born through a surrogate mother.

“My daughter comes first,” she answered when asked what the biggest surprise has been since becoming a mother. “Everything I do, I do for her – that’s it. It’s so completely selfless, isn’t it?”

Asked if she would consider for Apple TV, of which they are According to having more children, she laughed producers.

Campbell, fellow supermodel and said: “Why not?”

Cindy Crawford is one of her The 1990s supermodel also said closest friends – she met little that the announcement of her Campbell just a few days after she daughter’s birth surprised just was born. Christy Turlington also about everyone – only her inner met her before she was two weeks circle knew the news. “I can count old. Linda Evangelista, however, on one hand the number of people has not yet been able to see the who knew that I was having her,” child, as she is in the US waiting she said during the interview. “But to resolve her legal problems after she is the biggest blessing I could experiencing depression due to a ever imagine. It’s the best thing liposculpture treatment that went wrong. “She’s a strong woman I’ve ever done.” and I think she’s very brave. It Campbell also revealed that she takes a lot of courage to come out maintains a close relationship with and speak her truth. I stand by her the supermodels of the 1990s – absolutely,” Naomi said of her they have a group chat together friend. and are now developing a series

JAMAL EDWARDS, DEAD AT 31.

JAMAL Edwards' cause of death was a heart attack he suffered at his mum's house just hours after playing a final DJ set, pals have claimed.

His grief-stricken friends say he suffered a heart attack at his home in Acton, West London, as they told of their shock at his death.

The friend, named as Dwayne, The music mogul, 31, passed away told the Mail: "The details are still on Sunday morning after his final not clear but we've been told that it DJ set at a bar the night before. was a heart attack.

"He was out DJing on Saturday night and eventually got home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The platform is often credited as helping to launch a string of UK music careers including Dave, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.

It comes as Jamal's mum Brenda Loose Women host CHARLENE said her son was "the centre of our WHITE hailed Jamal on the show world" as she paid tribute to him. as “a powerhouse” who “changed the UK music scene”.

The Loose Women panellist thanked everyone for "messages of She tweeted: “Your light shone so love and support" following the brightly that it touched so many of sudden death of SBTV founder us, impacted the lives of many Jamal, who gained fame from more, and changed the game setting up the new music platform forever. in 2006.

“You are my Brenda’s son.

“There are no words to describe her heartbreak, our heartbreak.”

Jamal Edwards said he worked in retail for four years while he was starting his YouTube channel, and encouraged young people to “invest” in themselves to build a better life.

JAMAL Edwards shared a poignant message about death back in 2012, telling his followers: “The goal is not to live forever.”

As many music industry figures took to social media to pay tribute to him, rapper Ghetts revealed Jamal’s deep post from a decade ago.

He once said: “I am over the moon to be honoured for my It said: “We all die. The goal isn’t contributions to music, honestly to live forever, the goal is to create people anything is possible if you something that will.” stay dedicated.

Edwards provided an essential “I was forced to carve my own platform for grime, subsequently path, taking an untraditional route, helping to propel it into the part of a digital culture rewriting mainstream. the rules and breaking down barriers.”

“For me, SBTV was about creating as much exposure for the genre as possible, and that in turn helps be a part of the story – in terms of SBTV being a part of the UK music story, with grime, rap and hip-hop,” he told culture blog WhyNow in 2020.

“Back in the day, the 696 used to

stop events happening and it was an underground scene. But grime’s now in the mainstream, it’s in the charts, grime artists are now winning awards; so you had to overcome those barriers, but if anything it made it more rewarding when we reached a certain success.”

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2022 BRIT AWARDS. Award ceremony The 2022 Brit Awards, presented by the British Phonographic Industry, was held on 8 February 2022 to recognize the best in British and international music.

The ceremony took place at The O2 Arena in London, and was hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan.

Adele has just blown away the competition at the Brit Awards.

The star took home the three top prizes - artist, song and album of the year - giving her a career total of 12 trophies, just one shy of Robbie Williams's record of 13.

It was a display of colossal, overwhelming dominance which, to be fair, is an accurate reflection of her place in the music industry. At a time when album sales are in irreversible decline, Adele can still sell millions. No wonder the Brits handed her all the silverware.

The winners Artist of the year: Adele Group of the year: Wolf Alice Song of the year: Adele – Easy on Me New artist: Little Simz Album of the year: Adele – 30 Genre awards (as voted by fans) Alt/rock: Sam Fender Hip-hop/grime/rap: Dave Dance: Becky Hill Pop/R&B: Dua Lipa International awards International artist of the year: Billie Eilish International group: Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) International song of the year: Olivia Rodrigo – good 4 u Rising star: Holly Humberstone Producer of the year: Inflo Songwriter of the year: Ed Sheeran

Stephen Akinmosa Cleopatra Magazine, London

OLUSHOLA JOLAOSO CELEBRATES 60

Indeed, Mr Olushola Jolaoso believes that his existence and accomplishments in life are traceable to one source-God. Hence he begins and end with prayers. He is serial entrepreneur who dares to thread where many others dread.

The event was held at the St, Michael Church Hall, Welling, Kent, London. It was attended by families, friends and business associates.

It was a superlative party from the moment it kicked off.

What can be considered the highest point of the event was when the celebrant and wife mounted the stage and danced with there two lovely children.

It was an evening to remember.

THE TRADITIONAL WEDDING OF DAMI & WALE

The venue was the elegant and classy ‘THE DECORIUM’ in North London. The traditional wedding event and customs was colourful and filled to the brim with music, food, and dancing. It was attended by various dignitaries, families and friends around the world.

The two Alagas, who are traditional women who officiate, or emcee heckle the groom and friends as entertainment. It was pure delight for the occasion.

In advance of the wedding, the groom wrote a letter of intent to the bride’s parents. The letter is symbolic of a proposal and is presented to the bride’s family. The letter was read aloud by member of the bride’s family, after which, acceptance was given.

It was an exclusive and elegant occasion from start to finish.

De’Osa Catering & Event Service served various cocktails and tasteful cuisines. Indeed a night to remember.

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CLEOPATRA HALL OF FAME

through her roles in ‘Sarafina in the American documentary film She has equally appear in top international films such Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Winnie Mandela and Yesterday to She endeared herself to millions mention a few.

When the list of most famous African actresses are drawn up, it will not be complete with the mentioning of South African Leleti Khumalo.

Khumalo performed the role of Sarafina on stages in South Africa and on Broadway, where she received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.

Sarafina! had a Broadway run lasting two years, after which the production embarked on a worldwide tour. In 1987 Khumalo received a NAACP Image Award for Best Stage Actress. In 1992, she starred alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba and John Kani in Darrell James Roodt’s film version of Sarafina!, which had a

worldwide distribution, and became the biggest film production to be released on the African continent. Khumalo was nominated for an Image Award, together with Angela Bassett, Whoopi Goldberg and Janet Jackson. Based on the 1976 Soweto youth uprisings, Sarafina! tells the story of a young school girl who is not afraid to fight for her rights and inspires her peers to rise up in protest, especially after her inspirational teacher, Mary Masombuka (Goldberg) is imprisoned and Murdered.