THISDAY STYLE MAGAZINE 31TH JANUARY 2021

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021

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CONTENT

Fashion YOUR GUIDE TO YOUR MINIMALIST WARDROBE PG 4-5

FAT SHAMING PG 5 5 MINUTES WITH YEMI EDU PG 6

5 TIPS TO KEEP COOL WHILE MASKED UP PG 7 THE LOOKS FOR MEN 2021 PG 8-9

YOUR DAY TO NIGHT SKIRTS PG 10

• CAPSULES • COLOURS OF LIFE PG 11 LARRY KING TRIBUTES PG We see them daily on our screens as they conduct one interview or the other or they read the news and discuss state affairs with their co-hosts. Many a time, they ask questions dwelling in our minds about the personality they are are interviewing or discussing. Here, they discuss people who inspired them in their roles. AZUKA OGUJIUBA reports...

THISDAY STYLE FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR RUTH OSIME

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Larry King, the presenter of all presenters, recently passed away after over six decades of excellent delivery and superb interviews. His style of questioning was probing but not offensive. He was very apt in getting people to share information that would otherwise not have been so easy for them to do under a different umbrella. That - is the true art of a good host.

Many times, we have our favourite shows on TV, not just because of the subjects such shows cover, but also the delivery of the hosts that hold their audience captive. We have seen personalities from deeper/different perspectives through the interviews/analysis given by presenters. We have also admired debates between co-hosts when it comes to very sensitive subjects - although most times, presenters present the views of their subjects and seldom voice theirs. A true reporter is not meant to air their personal opinions on camera except when called for and expected. CNN did a lot of that with Donald Trump.

Over the years, some veterans have remained relevant to viewers, while others have either gone on to pursue other interests or retired from the scene. New hands have also sprung up bringing in their own style of delivery to their audience. As with every path you choose to follow, there are always others before you and most times, inspiration is drawn from those who came before.

This week, some presenters have spoken about people that inspired them. Those who taught them how to forge their own paths in the same profession. Many of the inspirational people mentioned have created legacies because they pushed the envelope in breaking news and have spent decades doing just that. Broadcasting or presenting requires sharp wit, confidence and good pronunciation, not just command of, English, although that is a major plus! Your voice is also of utmost importance and a good clear voice is as important to a presenter as it is to a singer.

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Minimalist WARDROBE

STYLE & DESIGN

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YOUR GUIDE TO YOUR

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If there’s one thing to take from this past year we just had, it’s the idea of a strippedback wardrobe as we ease back into getting dressed. We suggest going back to the basics and leaving over-the-top fashion behind...for now. Minimalism doesn’t have to be boring or break the bank - it’s all about purchasing classic items and elevated basics that will never go out of style.

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A BLACK BLAZER Nothing screams minimal chic like an allblack look.

DERIN ODUGBESAN DODOS ITEGBOJE

BISOLA KOLA DAISI

A CRISP WHITE BUTTON DOWN SHIRT

A white button-down can be worn in a million different ways.

This simple yet chic item is a minimalist must-have.

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GOOD OLD BLUE JEANS Investing in one pair of jeans that fit to perfection is a better option than having ten pairs that don’t. That’s the definition of minimalist dressing.

A SLIP DRESS A black slip dress is one of those pieces that will always come in handy.

Dress it up with a pair of strappy sandals for a night out or layer a cozy blouse on top and add a pair of flats for a day time look.

TAILORED PANTS

A pair of great trousers aren’t just for the boardroom.

Dress them down with t-shirts or crops to give a more casual look.

A PERFECT PAIR OF WHITE SNEAKERS

A classic pair of white sneakers are comfortable, chic, and go with everything.

Fat SHAMING!

BY DONU KOGBARA

BATTLE OF THE BULGE Recap and vital statistics: am 5 feet and 10 inches tall and 61 years old. I was an effortlessly super-slim 70kg till my late 40s, then the weight started to pile on. By my early 50s, I was 85kg. But I didn’t become obese till my mid-50s.

I started this battle of the bulge on March 16th last year, when I weighed a whopping 120kg and measured 49-47-51 (chest-waist-hips) inches. And I’ve been struggling to shed excess lard since then.

I was at my happiest and most elegant when I was 70kg and a size 10 (UK sizing).

But a woman of my current advanced age might look haggard – ill and starved even - in a totally fat-free body and face zone, so I’m taking the view that a bit of genteel padding does a sexuagenarian no harm. And since I didn’t feel/look too bad when I was 85kg and a size 14, that’s the compromise I am aiming for.

It’s been a yo-yo ride.

My weight has, alas, fluctuated wildly since I started this journey. I’ve had weeks when I’ve lost a couple of kilos, weeks when I’ve regained every lost kilo and weeks when I haven’t gained or lost an ounce.

I won’t bore you with the numerous ups and downs my weight has been through. Suffice it to say that the best I’ve done so far was dropping to 106kg (last summer), while the worst was when I hit 123kg (on January lst, after a big Christmas food/drink binge).

Fortunately, I have been able to drag myself back onto the straight and narrow and am 19kg at the moment…which means that I’ve only lost half a kilo since last Sunday, despite mimimizing my intake of fat, carbohydrates, sugar and alcohol.

My metabolism is not in a hurry nowadays. But I’m grateful for any weight loss at a time when an agonising knee injury prevents me from exercising vigorously.

At the moment, climbing the stairs in my house is hellishly traumatic; and I can’t even do lyingdown exercises like crunches or sit-ups on a yoga mat because getting back up on my feet from the floor is a huge struggle that so kills my knees that I literally cry out in anguish.

Even slim elders can suffer from the osteoarthritis that causes most knee pain. But when I am lighter, it will reduce and maybe (if I am lucky) totally disappear; and I will start to go for long fat-burning walks and use the calorie-assassinating stationary bike in the gym.

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In the meantime, I am settling for seated stretchy moves with dumbells that give my muscles, joints and ligaments a gentle workout, which is better than nothing.

If you think about it, for those of us who are not irredeemably disabled, either mentally or physically, life is about deciding whether to sink, swim or float when we face challenging circumstances.

I have chosen to swim.

OK, so I have a policy of sharing this space with ThisDay Style readers who also need to shed fat or have already succeeded in doing so.

Please send me your stories.

Here is Ewere Emetonjor’s (emetonjorewere@hotmail. co.uk): Hello Ma, For as long as can remember, I have always been made aware that I was on the bigger side. Hence, even at age 7 I use to do Jane Fonda’s aerobics with my mum, so exercise has always been a part of my life.

During the 2020 lockdown, I decided to take it seriously while still having fun and not completely restricting myself, so I cut down bad foods and cut off soft drinks but allowed myself some selfindulgence once in a while.

I took long walks with a good friend and enjoyed good conversations whilst walking; and we sometimes found ourselves in amusing situations on such walks.

On one occasion, we were dragged into a night birthday party by a neighbour. We didn’t know anyone, but wound up dancing and interacting with other guests.

When the neighbour came with wine and cak, we didn’t know how to tell him that we were not supposed to indulge especially so late in night. So we decided to quickly gobble up the cake, drink the wine and hype people on the dance floor while edging our way to the exit like [James] Bond agents!

By the end of 2020, we had each gone down significantly enough to notice a reduction in dress size.

My point is that the weight loss process can be what you want it to be, it does not have to be all suffering. There can be a little bit of fun sprinkled here and there.

DONU KOGBARA IS A VANGUARD NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST. Please feel free to share your thoughts about her weight loss journey on 0805 404 6887 or donzol2002@yahoo.co.uk

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A light, breathable material like cotton will likely keep your face cooler than medical masks made from synthetic materials, Lighter, softer cotton coverings can also help you avoid chafing, heat rash or inflaming a skin condition like eczema or dermatitis.

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Yemi Edun is London property expert and acquisition agent. Recently named as one of the UK’s most influential black people in The 2021 Powerlist, Yemi’s led Daniel Ford International has become one of London’s leading property acquisition consultancies. It has been responsible for over £650m in property transactions. KENIM OBAIGBENA interviewed him about his successes in the UK and what lessons Nigeria has to learn in the real estate sector.

How did you start in real estate?

When I moved to the United Kingdom, Information Technology was the fad. To be honest, I tried my hand at it and wasn’t the best at it, so I decided to do something different. I believed people would make money in I.T and need to purchase properties and this indeed proved to be the case over the years. I started by managing the property of my cousin in Baker Street and things gradually took off from there.

Were there difficulties working as a black male in the UK? (getting loans, buying property, etc) Did racism play a role in your success, and if so how did you fight through it?

Acceptance generally in the industry as an acquisition agent was a major difficulty. We constantly had to fight battles to prove what value we brought to the table and why we should command the fees and respect that we did. Once we were able to prove ourselves, however, the challenges became considerably easier to deal with.

I have lost transactions for no clear reasons but I’ve gained many more over time. Most racists are not abrasive so in most cases, you cannot be sure why people take a stance.

When it’s blatant, the law is there to protect all, I’ve had to pursue my rights and won. The system overall has worked for me and I cannot complain.

What does it take to run an award-winning real estate agency?

My job as head of the company presently runs from strategic thinking and critical decision making to relationship and stakeholder management. Over the years, we’ve built a solid and capable team at DF, so it frees my time to focus on higher-order and long term tasks. In other words, a capable team staffed by loyal and trusted individuals is the key.

Do you invest in property in Nigeria?

I’ve been involved in property investments in Nigeria as far back as the early 90s and I’m always on the lookout for opportunities. I’m however, mindful of the swings in the FX rate due to the source of capital.

What are your thoughts on Nigeria’s real estate

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landscape, and what do you think the industry can learn from the UK? A resilient market exists in Nigeria, but as always, constant improvement is key. The first thing I think needs to be addressed is the ease of transactions.

Nigerians find it quite easy to purchase in the U.K, but Foreigners find it comparably difficult to buy in Nigeria, and we need to ask ourselves why that is the case.

Making it easy to purchase first of all, improves the consumer’s experiences and also increases the volume of transactions as it eases friction.

Also, transactions should occur through solicitors as is the case in the U.K. This helps with both data and transparency. Also, the reassurance that a regulated person is overseeing the process and safeguarding your interest brings a lot of comfort. Data is important to the market for many reasons, for instance, you can see what houses in your area sold for and have a more up to date valuation of your property.

Property is a critical need, so the process needs to be very clear and simplified to all parties, an important part of this is an end-to-end transparency. The government needs to do all it can to help move this along. Transparency helps people to plan and with regards to ease of transaction, a good example is the CAC process for registering a company. There was a time when Lawyers would have to go all the way to Abuja to register a company, now it can be done in five minutes online I’m informed. That is a huge leap, and the effects would be more significantly felt if something similar is done in real estate.

Section 106, is another leaf to be borrowed, it means wherever you develop properties of 10 or more units, you have to create subsidized accommodation for key workers such as doctors, nurses, teachers, and social workers, and that makes sense because no area should be without these people closeby, for any reason, most especially affordability.

There needs to be more placemaking as well, so for instance, I shouldn’t have to go halfway across Lagos to get essential amenities, we need to create communities that have all their necessities within arms reach. The recent proliferation of stores like Shoprite are quite helpful in this regard.

Finally, building regulations. We shouldn’t be

KEEP IT DRY

Cotton traps less air and moisture than standard medical and industrial masks, and it’s more absorbent, but if it gets damp due to breathing and sweating it can be less effective in filtering respiratory particles, not to mention uncomfortable and abrasive to the skin. Try to stay in well-ventilated locations to keep air and vapour mixing, which can help evaporate any extra water and also keep the rest of your skin/body cooler.

hearing tales of houses collapsing and strong building regulation can help keep this in check, from construction and building, health and safety, to enforcement of disabled parking bays or even smoke alarms. When you put these things in place, it not only increases standards and safety but also boosts employment as some people would sell, some people would install and some people will certify. So it creates a robust ecosystem.

I am yet to see a disabled parking bay in any hotel in Nigeria.

You open a lot of doors for black young people in real estate in London. What is the impact and significance of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK? The Black Lives Matter movement has given black people everywhere an opportunity to be heard, and this is a strong and powerful opportunity. You still have to put the work in, as things are still done on merit, but we at least hope to see the disparity shrink over time. And for the young people we work with, it just means there would be better opportunities.

What does it take to be responsible for over a 650Million GBP in real estate transactions? What advice would you give people that aspire to be like you?

This takes us back to the question answered earlier, a strong and reliable team. Outside of that, regardless of the amount we have to manage, we only have to scale up what we are already doing. We would bring the same amount of diligence, care, and professionalism to the table. Work to your strength, try to improve on your weaknesses.

Tell us about your charity.

I came together with like-minded people to form A.C.E (acegiving.org) last year. We currently actively support four charities locally in Nigeria and we will be doing a lot more in 2021. The support has been overwhelming from our community in the U.K. and USA, these societies thrive because people give back and our people need the support.

TIME TRIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT

Avoid going out at the hottest parts of the day and for extended periods. Stop at home between errands if you can, to cool off and doff your mask.

When you do have to be out, stay well-hydrated and seek the shade. Being cognizant of the heat is about much more than keeping your mask fresh. An ice pack or damp cloth applied to the head or neck can help you cool off just take care not to get your mask wet or touch your face.

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Heat and perspiration mixed with makeup or oily skin care products makes for a gunky mess under your mask. You don’t have the ability to have sweat evaporate when you have the mask on, it all sits there and collects. Mask up with your face clean, apply a bit of moisturizer preferably with some SPF, if you plan to be out long. Another change to make to your skin care regimen: Avoid products with retinoids or salicylic acid, which some older people use to diminish wrinkles or sun damage. They can be very, very irritating if used under occlusion or under some kind of covering.

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If you can’t keep your mask from getting icky and sticky, there’s no better remedy than swapping it for another. When you’re outside with the mask on, that mask has a limited lifespan. On especially hot and humid days, pack multiple masks, when changing masks, avoid crowds and wash or sanitize your hands. If you really need to remove it to cool off, move away from people, cool off, maybe switch the mask to a new one, and then go back.

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With health authorities continuing to urge face-covering in public to curb the spread of COVID-19, we’ve become familiar with the minor irritants of wearing masks: chafed ears, foggy glasses, snapped straps. The arrival of summer takes the potential discomfort up a notch, trapping sweat and heat under our facial sheaths. Keeping your face covered when venturing outside the home remains a crucial weapon in the fight against the coronavirus, and mandated by some state and local government.

Fortunately, there are ways to stay cool or, at least, cooler while masked up. Here are five tips from experts for more comfortably keeping your respiratory droplets in check.

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It’s no secret that “fashion trends” perhaps isn’t the menswear community’s favourite phrase. In a world where investing money in timeless, quality pieces will always trump keeping pace with fashion, jumping onto every passing bandwagon tends to be looked upon with a certain degree of disrespect. But not all fashion trends are created equal.

The key to retaining your sartorial selfrespect lies in the ability to successfully differentiate between the fleeting fads and the future classics. In order to give you a nudge in the right direction, we’ve created a carefully selected edit of the menswear movements worth incorporating into your wardrobe this year, and why you should give them a try.

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Maximalist Sandals

Sweater vests have slowly but surely been coming back in style, and this look from Chulaap collection confirms they’re certainly not the stuffy, old-school staple they once were. To update the sweater vest for 2021, go for a fun colour or layer it up in unexpected ways or both. Model for CHULAAP

Historically speaking, wearing sandals hasn’t always been the best way for a man to bolster his street cred. In fact, they’ve basically always been categorically uncool.

No more, because as we transition into the next decade a new breed of sandal is working hard to claw back open-toed footwear’s tattered reputation. If you’re ready to try it, make sure to pair with looser cuts and relaxed pieces it’s all in the name of balance.

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Pastel Pink

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Vertical Stripes

Vertical stripe trend looks great, it’s presents a simple, refined way to experiment with prints and it has the nice added bonus of shaving a few pounds off your appearance, making you appear taller and slimmer. Opt for styles with stripes of varying width or simply stick to classic stripes, if you prefer to keep things subtle. Model for BOYEDOE

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Vests for Layering

This summer will be the time to dig out your singlet. Not to be worn on its own mind you. The vest is back with a vengeance but this time it’s all about creating depth with your summer shirting. A boxy Cuban-collar shirt worn over a white vest is set to become your new favourite thing once the warm weather finally returns. Model for KIMONO KOLLECTION

Dark or raw denim is a bona-fide menswear staple. This time it’s a few shades lighter, it’s casual and it goes with almost everything. Mid-wash denim was everywhere in the menswear collections and this time it looks as though it could be here to stay. Model for PARADIS

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In 2021, we’ll all be wearing a lot of leather, so let this head-to-toe look from Private Policy serve as your ultimate source of inspo. If you aren’t ready to take this trend to the extremes just yet, start with just one leather-look item and build your outfit around it with basics. Model for MOWALOLA

Patchwork

Last year’s boho trend to make a comeback was crochet, and this year, it’s definitely patchwork. This dreamy patch work combo is the kind of piece that looks as good with your night-out ‘fit as it does with sweats the next morning to grab bagels and coffee. Model for Triple RRR by Robert Cavalli

Vivid colours aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you should stick religiously to a monochrome palette.

Pastel shades are always a great, seasonallyappropriate option for adding a touch of interest to an outfit. And this year pink is the colour you should be opting for. They say it takes a real man to wear pink and while we’re not totally convinced by that statement, it does certainly take a stylesavvy one. Try a pinshirt or sweatshirt for an easy, entry-level addition that will go with everything in your existing wardrobe.

Model for TZAR

All White Checks

Windowpane, madras and tartan are the checks of choice for the colder months. Think bold, bright and even worn together. Checks were everywhere at the recent menswear shows and will be a big deal during the colder months. But if you don’t fancy emulating some of the more daring looks, you could always just incorporate the pattern via flannel shirts, checked suiting or a printed overcoat. Model for TJ WHO

One of this summer’s biggest men’s fashion trends is a tricky one to pull off. Get it right and you’re fashion icon. Going all white is one of the best men’s style moves you can make. It’s also a sure-fire way to keep cool in the heat. Try pairing a crisp white T-shirt with matching leather pants and jacket and a finish the look with a pair of white kicks. If it’s all looking too much, get a brown handy bag to tone it down. Model for TOKYO JAMES

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CAPSULES

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FOLAKE HUNTOON

STELLA ADEWUNMI

OMOWUNMI DADA

VERONICA EBIE

Veronica sure knows how to look cool and edgy. This beautiful ensemble can go from day to night in a flash.

Folake looks like a dream in this gorgeous skirt. The bright colour as well as the stunning ruched detail is the perfect inspiration to try this look yourself.

ANGEL OBASI

Angel embracing the blazer skirt look is all the conAvincing we need to try out this trend!

Omowumi is super alluring in this high slit skirt.

Take inspiration from her and make heads turn yourself on your next trip on the town.

Notch up your look with a glam bling number; take notes from Stella on how to add skirts to your party outfits.

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Why is reason so hostile and compassion dispassionate in this clime. Why do we love to play at the precipice of insanity and clutch at straws. We call on the firmaments to do their worst and then whinge as the torrents drag.

2021 has started with the usual suspects spewing their normal gibberish in the name of love of motherland, can many just advise themselves and let us be, as the normal wool they pull over our eyes is spotting a tear.

What happened to us as a people, like the Yoruba adage says, who pounded yam for us and told us that the soup was no big deal? Who seized our ability to reason and gave it to the unschooled and unskilled? We need to self isolate our minds, help it heal and release it to function like it should, perhaps we will test positive to common sense. We are way too smart for what we allow walahi.

We talk about tribe and tongue as if it is meant to take away from our humanity, we all belong to the brotherhood of man, can’t we see this...nobody bleeds ink to my mind despite our differences. A pandemic ravages the earth but despite all that has happened in recent times to show us we are not in charge, we still hold on to our obnoxious dogmas and a dalliance with hate. Why do we love to hate so much, we need to impugn process and refuse the herd mentality that make us join the throng in “their craze” and dare to stand alone because on that day in eternity before our Maker there will be no herd immunity.

The “religious” amongst us are the most hilarious because they are adept at “yak yak yak” with no attendant action, quoting scripture is an activity in which they boast proficiency, do they understand the verses they daily quote, the jury is still out on that... The “I am born again” type reminds me of steak, they are either rare, medium or well done, unfortunately even at “well done” many are still dripping blood. Pray tell, what is the point of this “bornagainism” if it yields no return on all the good Lord has invested in the saved beyond reeling out scriptures. We are the most bitter, most unforgiving, most indifferent and don’t even let us go near the foundation of our faith, which is love....I believe if we decide to spell the word we will tongue twist in the middle as we just don’t understand the concept, love is the foundation of religion, but we are so spiritually arrogant we do not even know that we have dropped the ball. Many do not know God I tell you, because if they did, they will handle all that concerns him differently.

Many amongst us think they are better than others because of the belief in the strength of their wallet or the strength of their intellect, or the strength of their talent, forgetting that pride comes before a resounding fall. You are not better than anyone, you may just be stronger in parts but you are not superior.

The deaths of so many in the last 397 days has made one again question the purpose of existence and every time one browses the web of life, man disappoints. The selfish nature that we wear riles unendingly, the evil under the sun daily fries the mind but alas nobody cares because they eat inanity with relish thinking it wise. The grouse in general is our inability to realise that no matter how much we amass, we cannot sleep on 2 beds at once or live in 2 houses at the same time, so why can’t we just all calm down and tell the rats we are not racing....

Why do we continue to flagrantly disregard decency and cleave to insanity, do we still fail to see that you reap what you sow?

We dance to the drumbeats of war excited, we form a mental picture of a river full of blood with a shrug, frolicking with apathy because wait for it......it is none of our business, we need to advise ourselves ooo, retweak our value system and revalue, focusing on the eternal not the ephemeral.

I beg people, we need to understand that we were not born for evil, what we have become as a people is self orchestrated and we need to change direction and stop wandering in the maze, make our having visited earth matter beyond our self aggrandisement. Call a friend, feed a family, clothe a neighbourhood, encourage one who is heavy laden, be the change that you seek.

Colours of Life with Koko Kalango

CONVERSATIONS WITH A SERPENT (2) ‘And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden. But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die”. And the serpent said unto the woman “ye shall not surely die” (Genesis 3:2-4) IT BEGINS WITH A CHAT In the first part of this series, we established that sin usually begins with us talking to ourselves or to another about something which is against God’s will. If we dwell there long enough, we may eventually act on it, like Eve did.

After God created Adam, He formed Eve out of Adam, to be a helper and a companion to him.

Before Eve came on the scene God had given Adam instructions to eat from all the trees in the garden except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

The devil, in the form of a serpent, engaged Eve in dialogue. First, he cast doubt on the notion of God speaking. Next, he misquoted the scriptures to confuse Eve and cause her to doubt what God had said. Here, Eve is taking the time to explain to the serpent the content of the exchange between God and Adam, leading to the serpent directly opposing God’s word - Eve is now fulling engaged in a conversation with a serpent.

TALK TO ME Women value communication, attention.

Women want to be heard and they want to hear what others are saying. The serpent was paying Eve attention, he also had her attention, it was a symbiotic. The devil was on a mission and he was determined to fulfil it. He needed to be focused, systematic and meticulous. He would employ his full arsenal of tricks to maximize this once in a lifetime opportunity. He was already making head way. Where was Adam? That is a topic for another day. There was obviously a gap and the serpent took advantage of it. He knew the woman’s soft spot and he went for it – he got talking to her, he got her talking. Eve took the bait, she swallowed his lies hook, line, and sinker.

The devil had got Eve where he wanted her; having a conversation with a serpent.

WHAT GOD DID NOT SAY When the devil challenged Eve ‘Did God say?’

She went on to offer him an explanation, getting into murky waters. Eve misquoted God, she said God had commanded them not to eat from the tree in the middle of the garden, and not to touch it. What God had said was that they were

not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Afterall the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was not the only tree in the middle of the garden, the tree of Life was there too. Slight as the variation in Eve’s version was, it was significant. Eve was now on the same page as the serpent – misrepresenting God’s word, speaking half-truths.

A SALARY FOR SIN Now deep in this interchange with Satan, Eve proceeded to point out what the fallout of their going against God’s instruction would be. She was informing the devil of the dire consequences of disobeying God, as though he did not know; it was the wages of sin the serpent l was trying to get Eve to earn. Eve underestimated who she was entertaining! On his part, the devil was gaining time and he was gaining ground. This was going even better than he had envisaged. Once his plan succeeded, humankind would earn the salary for sin, forever.

He had got Eve exactly where he wanted her, having a conversation with a serpent.

YOUR SHALL NOT SURELY DIE Now that the devil had cornered Eve, he drove the wedge between the woman and her maker further with a direct opposition to the word of God; “Ye shall not surely die”. This is where he was going all along. This was the crux of the matter.

If Satan got the woman to believe him rather than her creator then his job was done; it would be fait accomplit. Creation held its breath, time stood still, watching, waiting, anticipating the woman’s reaction. Would Eve recall the many times God had come down to fellowship with herself and Adam? Would she remember that God does speak, that God did speak? Would she accurately recollect God’s word? Would she believe her creator rather than her enemy?

Would she allow herself give in to the lie she had been sold while having a conversation with a serpent?

YOU AND ME? Don’t give your time and attention to something, someone that would take you away from God’s will for your life. Don’t misrepresent the word God has spoken to you. When the devil challenges God’s word over your life, fire back with scriptures (correctly and appropriately quoted) like Jesus did and watch him flee.

Koko Kalango is author of the Colours of Life devotional and host of the Colours of Life show. Contact her at: contact@ coloursoflife.org and on Instagram: @koko.kalango.

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VOICES FOR CHANGE! NIGERIA’S PREMIER ON-AIR IMPRESARIOS!

ADESUWA ONYENOKWE PRESENTER - SERIOUSLY SPEAKING SHOW

Adesuwa Onyenokwe is a Nigerian television personality. She was a former presenter at NTA before becoming an editor for the magazine “Todays Woman”. She is a talk show host of the program “Seriously Speaking” which came on air in 2014. She is a motivational speaker and elocution trainer.

We see them daily on our screens as they conduct one interview or the other or they read the news and discuss state affairs with their co-hosts. Many a time, they ask questions dwelling in our minds about the personality they are are interviewing or discussing. Being able to dig deep and do throrough research on their subjects always reflects in the quality and delivery of their job. So it is by no means, a small feat to be able to hold your audience captive every time you are working. How have these presenters mastered their art? Some of them have revealed who inspired them and why. AZUKA OGUJIUBA reports...

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? As a presenter what drove and still drives me is getting to understand my subject regardless of what I may have heard or know of them, and at the same time getting others , readers, listeners or viewers as it were, to do same. To that extent therefore I never really had a role model at the onset of my career over 30 years ago, I just ‘did’.

However, over the years, I find that there are some presenters with distinct styles who have similar approaches, and who I have watched for validation and example. There are quite a few, but four stand out: Walter Kronkite, Larry King, Oprah Winfrey and Ellen De Generes. From serious, to curious, empathy and fun, all four in one way or the other inspire my interviewing Walter Kronkite style.

REUBEN ABATI

PRESENTER - MORNING SHOW ARISE TV Reuben Abati is a Nigerian Journalist, Politician, Television Anchor and Newspaper Columnist. He was the PDP’s Deputy Governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2019 Guber election. Abati was Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria between Year 2011 and 2015.

WHICH PRESENTER HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST AS A PRESENTER? There are other TV presenters that I admire, still living and active. I am a fan of Piers Morgan of the Good Morning Britain show on ITV. His irreverence, his cutting edge wit and razor-sharp intellect. Piers Morgan is a dominant, domineering figure who does not pretend about his own immodesty.

But on and off the camera, he gets the job done, pushing his strong opinions with typical vigour and aggression. Like Larry King, he sticks his hands into every possible professional pie, demonstrating range and genius.

I also admire George Stephanopoulos,

an anchor on Good Morning America and ThisWeek on the ABC Channel.

Stephanopoulous was a senior advisor (policy and strategy) in the Clinton administration. I guess I see parallels between his career and mine – from policy heights to punditry, but I admire him more for his intellect and panache. And there is Fareed Zakaria, CNN television anchor, commentator, author and columnist. It is not difficult to see what I admire in these iconic figures: they all share certain qualities in common that I find appealing as guide and inspiration for my own career.

Fareed Zakaria

Charles Aniagolu is a news anchor and special correspondent with Arise TV News. In addition to anchoring the news from London to a global audience, Charles has travelled the world reporting on major developments and interviewing heads of state, captains of industry and international personalities.

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? For me, to be honest I had a varied inspiration, people from different backgrounds. When I finished boarding school and came to Lagos, my father was in the supreme court at the time and I was trying to decide what to do next. People like Ikenna Ndaguba who used to be the head of presentation at the time at FRCN, thought l had a great voice because I spoke to him on the phone so he got me into Nigeria radio.

I was there for about a year and some months and started reading National news as a result of this inspiration. I was only 15 years old at the time. Then I met people like Patrick Oke, who became my mentor, he was older than me. He was a fine excellent broadcaster; he was what I would like to be because he was not only doing the serious news, he was also a disc jockey on FRCN 2 which was like the FM radio station and that’s what I ended up doing, juggling two roles like him.

There was also Sienne Allwell-Brown, her sense of timing and her presentational skills were absolutely phenomenal and she was somebody who I thought was just brilliant.

And then on an Intenational level, I was Patrick Oke brought up listening to Intenational British radio/television and I used to listen to Brian

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Empringham. He was one of my favourites on BBC World service radio and also Pamela Creighton. And you would not believe, a few years later, having gone to the university in America and returning to UK after, l had applied to be part of the BBC for over two years. When I finally got in and finished my training, I was posted as a Sub-Editor to the BBC World service newsroom. I started writing the news for Bryan Emringhan and Pamela Creighton! I told Brian l used to sit down at Nigerian Radio with my bosses Stella Awani, Stella Bassey and all the rest of them and when they talked about the finest broadcasters we were advised to listen to Brian Emporium and there I was - writing news in the BBC World service newsroom! Subsequent to that, I then became a news anchor myself. I went away from radio to television.

In America there were people like Hugh Downs, who used to present 2020, absolutely brilliant. There was then Ted Koppel who used to present News Night. He was a first-class journalist and his journalistic skills were simply unmatched.

And l also admired Trevor Macdonald because people were always comparing me to him saying we sound alike. I worked with him when I was a freelancer.

People like this all formed the bulk of the inspiration I think helped propel me in that direction and convinced me in what I wanted to do.

YOMI OWOPE INDEPENDENT PRESENTER

Abayomi Owope is a Nigerian writer, TV presenter and communications specialist. He is the founder of the yearly conference, Women in Journalism and managing director of the Lagos PR Agency. He was the co-host of the TV show, Wake Up Nigeria on Television Continental from 2017 - 2020.

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? As far as role models go, they are divided into before cable television, when all we had to watch was NTA, and after that. Before 1995, there was only one person I liked to see deliver the news on television, and that was John Momoh. With a distinct voice, on-air presence and confidence, to me, Mr. Momoh was unmatched by any presenter I knew. He was the perfect role model for a boy from Kaduna who dreamt to one day be on television. Later, when I started seeing international news, I discovered David Frost (BBC), then Brian Williams and Lester Holt, both of NBC. Then of course there’s Larry King, who is in a league by himself. I have seen a number of his pep talks and speeches about presenting and read a book he wrote about his remarkable journey. Today, with the proliferation of digital services, I have role models across several channels, seeing as I am still “a learner.”

MORAYO AFOLABIBROWN

PRESENTER - TVC

Morayo Afolabi-Brown is a TV Host and daughter of the late Nigeria Bar Association chief, Alao Aka-Bashorun. She was the deputy director of programmes at TVC before she resigned in May 2019 and host of popular breakfast show ‘Your View’ with cerebral ladies.

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? Well, I never set out to be a presenter, I just wanted women to speak. However when I decided to go into this business, my first role model was always Abike DabiriErewa. Oprah was every girl’s dream but she seemed so far fetched at the time. Asides from Oprah, Ricky Lake inspired me also.

She was so caring, concerned and nonjudgemental of her guests.

Trust me, she has some really crazy guests. But I loved her show and that of Oprah Winfrey.

CHARLES ANIAGOLU

PRESENTER - ARISE TV

John Momoh

Abike Dabiri-Erewa

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CHAMBERLAIN USOH

PRESENTER - THE MORNING SHOW ARISE TV

PRESENTER - THE DAILY SHOW CHANNELS TV

Discovered by a model scout at the age of 17 in her home country Nigeria, Ojy Okpe emerged in the world of modeling to get rave notices and acclaim.

With a contract from Storm Model Management, Ojy moved to South Africa to pursue modeling work. Within weeks of modeling, Ojy graced the pages of Elle, Cosmopolitan, Drum, True Love and strutted the runway for SA fashion week.

After a few decades on the catwalk, Ojy plunged into the world of journalism and has since covered extensive reports on state of affairs in Nigeria and beyond. She has hosted the 360 Degrees show on Arise TV and is now a co-host on The Morning Show.

Chamberlain Usoh. Chamberlain is a producer and news anchor at Channels Television, known for his insightful contributions on Sunrise Daily. The focused presenter is a Mass Communication and Public Policy professional from the University of Lagos, Pan African University and Leadership Institute, U.S.A.

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? I’ve got friends, mentors and leaders in the profession and/or industry. Bode Alalade was one of the people who taught me some key things in Journalism School. He always emphasized among other things how getting it right the first time and every time was very important. Dr Adidi Uyo, first class brain will make you at home with those theories applicable to practice.

There’s absolutely no way in the world I’m going to leave out Dr John Momoh OON and Sola Momoh. They’ve played incredible roles in my professional career. I’ve learnt much more than they can see. I’m not saying they’re perfect, I don’t which human is, but they’ve made huge impact and I couldn’t thank them enough. I also learn from a distance from my senior colleagues across the country even though I think the industry can be a lot better if we eliminate ‘institutional voids’ in consideration of how trends are remodelling the media landscape.

Alastair Stewart played a part as well though the circumstances he got himself into in the last few weeks was shocking and unfortunate. If I could paraphrase the words of Brian Williams, one of my favourite broadcasters, for those of us fortunate enough to hold the airwaves in public trust, it is our job to ensure we do not betray that trust. Remember, without them watching our daily effort would not be worthwhile. Let us earn and Sola Momoh preserve their loyalty.

TOYOSI OGUNSEYE

HEAD, BBC WEST AFRICA Her profile...Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye is a Nigerian editor, journalist and presently the head of language services (West Africa) at BBC World Service. She was the former Sunday editor of The Punch Newspaper.

She is also a Mandela Washington Fellow.

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? It would have to be the most iconic tv host of all time, Oprah Winfrey. Her ability to connect with regular people and celebrities at the same level of honesty and sincerity continues to amaze me. She shows deep knowledge of a vast majority of social issues. She inspires me to challenge norms and never give up.

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WHICH PRESENTER HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST AS A PRESENTER? Becoming a television presenter was a transition I made because I felt that I could use my voice to effect change more effectively than I could do as a fashion model.

In essence, during my shows, I make a conscious effort to be guided by what “Christiane Amampour” of CNN would do on her shows. Her laser focus and passion as a interviewer are what I admire the most.

Her tenacity and the courage to dig deeper than most, inspired me and gave me wings to fly.

TUNDUN ABIOLA

FRANK EDOHO

PRESENTER - THE MORNING SHOW ARISE TV

INDEPENDENT PRESENTER

Frank Edoho is a TV host, filmmaker, and photographer. He was the host of popular Nigerian TV show, Who wants to be a Millionaire.

WHICH PRESENTER WAS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND MOST INSPIRED YOU AS A PRESENTER? I have some broadcasters that have influenced me in broadcasting and they are not limited to Nigeria.

My foremost source of inspiration is Jeremy Clarkson, the former Presenter of the BBC hit show, Top Gear. I have been drawn to him because his style of presentation is hinged upon knowledge, charm, wit, elocution delivered in an informal but professional manner. Furthermore, Clarkson possesses the gift of extempore making it seem like he has an uncanny idea of what someone wants to say, hence making him give you the best retort or repartee ever. You can see why Jeremy Clarkson is my major influence.

In Nigeria, I have an amplitude of influences like Soni Irabor(professional candor). Femi Sowolu (pristine delivery), Ruth Benamasia (proficient composure), Cyril Stober(I could listen to him all day, Ilemi Okoka,(my personal teacher) Ladi AkeredoluAle(news-reading oracle, Siene Razaq Lawal (debonair conversationalist), Olisa Adibua (all rounder), Jacob Akinyemi Johnson (that voice) the late great Dan Foster (wacky, wild and entertaining) and Jones Usen (intriguing).

I know you asked for one Broadcaster but I gave you a hall of fame. Choose your weapon!

Tundun Abiola is a UK trained lawyer and has worked at the famous FRA Williams chamber before going to work with Senator Gbemi Saraki as her legislative assitant. She is now a Presenter at Arise TV where she discusses a wide range of topics.

WHICH PRESENTER HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST AS A PRESENTER? The peerless Sir David Frost. His Nixon interviews were made into a Tony-award winning play and a multiple Oscarnominated movie. No one else can make that claim. He is the gold standard for excellence in broadcasting. His formidable intellect, wit and charisma shone even when he was interviewing towering figures like all the British Prime Ministers or American Presidents he sat with.

His research was impeccable such that even on the hot topic du jour that had been reported and analyzed ad nauseam, his take was detailed and fresh. He was nuanced in his approach but never shied away from the hard questions. He didn’t style himself as a friend to his guests, he could be rather adversarial. He prioritized his audience and the truth. He humanized icons without diminishing them. Quite the contrary. If the viewer was a fan of the political figure, music or movie star an interview with “Frostie” gave further confirmation. If it was someone considered unfavourably, he created room for respect if not fondness. It was a balancing act he managed with aplomb.

Closer to home, no one in 1980s Nigeria can ever forget the troika of NTA presenters, Ruth Benemesia-Opia, Siene Allwell-Brown and primus inter pares, Ronke Ayuba. Long before I ever dreamt that I’d become a presenter some day, their elegance and professionalism were a delight to watch and made me proud to be Nigerian. When I’m on the set of The Morning Show on Arise News, I often remember childhood evenings, watching them with fascination and my mother saying I’m sitting too close to the TV. Life and its full circles moments.

Christiane Amanpour

ADEFEMI AKINSANYA

CORRESPONDENT/ANCHOR ARISE TV Adefemi Akinsanya is a Television presenter, reporter and producer.

Her extensive research into varying issues make her reports very captivating. With her finger constantly on the pulse button, Adefemi has taken many brave steps in her work on the field earning her many admirers for her boldness and excellent mode of delivery.

She works with Arise TV.

WHICH PRESENTER HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST AS A PRESENTER? Femi Oke for sure. A black, Nigerian, woman who is also called Femi, I was a fan instantly. Growing up in London in the 90’s, there weren’t many people on television I could relate to like that. I think those connections explain why people love Larry King.

It’s more than just talking to the lens of a camera.

It’s about making people feel seen.

If my career has resulted in making someone feel seen, I’d have done well as a journalist.

Femi Oke

David Frost

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BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI AND USIADE ISIOMA

LARRY AND SHAWN SOUTHWICK

LARRY AND JULIE ALEXANDER

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I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything.

So, if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening

V and radio host Larry King, known for his straight to the point interviewing technique, hosted ‘Larry King Live’ for 25 years. He was born November 19, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. In his heydays, he was the first individual to host a worldwide phone-in TV talk show, which catapulted him to fame. His talk shows would comprise of a popular mix of celebrity interviews, up-to-date discussions, politics and other tomfooleries. In his long and successful broadcasting career, he has conducted more than 40,000 interviews and even became the first individual to host ‘sit-downs’ with most U.S. Presidents since the time of Gerald Ford. He also made his mark in the international arena, when he hosted a momentous tour on the Middle East Peace course with Yasser Arafat, King Hussein and Yitzhak Rabin. In a career spanning five decades, King has become legendary, by quizzing high-profile guests such as Madonna, Tony Blair, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Elizabeth Taylor, Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Streisand and Malcolm X, to name a few. His immense broadcasting success also went on to earn him the titles; ‘Muhammad Ali of the Broadcast Interview’ and ‘Master Interviewer’. In addition to his broadcast credits, he has also made brief appearances in films and television.

King also became well known for his repeat trips to the altar, marrying a total of eight times, twice to the same woman; Alene Akins. His other wives were Freda Miller, Annette Kaye, Mary Francis Stuphin, Sharon Lepore, Julie Alexander and Shawn Southwick.

He has eight children in total.

King authored two books about living with heart disease titled, ‘Mr. King, You’re Having a Heart Attack: How a Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery Changed My Life’ and ‘Taking on Heart Disease: Famous Personalities Recall How They Triumphed over the Nation’s #1 Killer and How You Can, Too’.

In terms of religious views, Larry King never believes that he would be ‘going anywhere (heaven/hell)’ after he died.

HIS CAREER

After a number of early struggles, King persevered and got his first job in the radio. Here, he was asked to perform a number of odd jobs before he was finally given his first assignment as a

disc jockey on May 1, 1957. It was during this time, he acquired the name, ‘Larry King’.

He was given an opportunity to host the mid-morning show for WIOD in Miami Beach and this show propelled him to glory. In 1960, he hosted ‘Miami Undercover’, on which he presented debates pertaining to important issues of the time.

For the 1970-71 seasons, he was given further opportunities as a colour pundit for the ‘Miami Dolphins’ of the National Football League. However, he was fired at the end of the season when he was arrested after being accused of grand larceny by a former business partner. The charges were dropped the following year.

He spent the next few years refreshing his career and did a brief spell as a colour commentator for ‘Shreveport Steamer’ of the World Football League. It was during this time, he also hosted a sports-talk show, ‘Sports-a-la-King’.

After persisting for a successful breakthrough, he finally achieved what he was hoping for. He went national in 1978, getting the night talk show slot on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

In 1982, he began writing a fixed newspaper column for ‘USA Today’; something that he did for almost two decades of his life.

In 1984, he hosted his very own CNN show, ‘Larry King Live’, where he invited a number of illustrious guests and discussed all kinds of issues from diviners to UFO conspiracy theories and news from the entertainment industry.

During the same time, his night talk show on the Mutual Broadcasting System continued to garner widespread popularity, running up to 1994. Thereafter he moved to the afternoon slot but it was not as popular as the night slot, with a very low percentage of King’s original midnight audience size. The show was eventually handed over to David Brenner.

In 1997, he signed an entreaty to the-then German Chancellor, Helmut Kohl, with 30 other personalities, which protested the handling of scientologists in Germany, comparing it to the likes of the treatment of Jews during Nazi Germany.

In 2004, he lent his voice for the step-sister, Doris for the animated film, ‘Shrek 2’. Three years later, he once again lent his voice for ‘Bee Movie’.

In 2010, after nearly two decades

since its inception, King announced that he would resign as the host of ‘Larry King Live’, but would remain with CNN to host sporadic specials.

The final episode of the show was aired on December 16, 2010.

In the wake of the Haiti earthquake in 2010, he hosted a two-hour special explaining to viewers how they can contribute or take action to help those affected in a special titled, ‘Haiti: How You Can Help’.

In 2012, he co-founded ‘Ora TV’ along with Carlos Slim. The production company signed a pact to host King’s new talk-oriented web show, ‘Larry King Now’ from July 17th.

As of 2013, his show, ‘Larry King Now’ is signed on by RT TV, which also airs his political talk show, ‘Politicking with Larry King’.

BILLIE JOHN & LARRY KING

AWARDS AND EMENTS, ACHIEV presented the

He was Peabody Award for ‘Excellence in Broadcasting’ for both radio and television shows, in 1982 and 1992 respectively.

In 1989, he was inducted into the ‘Radio Hall of Fame’.

He has won a total of 10 Cable ACE Awards for the categories, ‘Best Interviewer’ and ‘Best Talk Show Series’.

In 2009, he was presented the Golden Milk Award for ‘Lifetime Achievement’, by the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California.

He is the proud recipient of the President’s Award, honouring his impact on media from the Los Angeles Press Club, in 2006.

He also won the Hugh Downs Award for ‘Communication Excellence’ from Arizona State University, in 2007.

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The names are bigger, the show is worldwide, but I get a royal pass into life in the broadcasting business.

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What you want in an interview is four things: You want someone who can explain what they do very well, who can have a sense of humor and hopefully is selfdeprecating, who has a bit of a chip on their shoulder, and passion. If you have passion, a chip on the shoulder, a sense of humor, and you can explain what you do very well, it doesn’t matter if you’re a plumber or a singer or a politician. If you have those four things, you are interesting”.

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Larry King became well known for his suspenders and his deep, baritone voice.

He was often seen wearing his suspenders on air in the latter half of his six-decade career and in an interview for the Television Academy Foundation’s Archive of American Television, King revealed the story behind his iconic look.

The fad began after his heart surgery. He had lost some weight and his then wife, Sharon suggested he give suspenders a try with his new weight loss. At the time, King had never worn them but heeded her advice and it was a hit with the viewers. So it became his trademark!

King also recalled a moving moment when he spoke in front of an audience with over 10,000 people in Syracuse, New York.

“I got up to speak and as they introduced me, the whole audience males took their jackets off and they were all wearing suspenders”.

FAMOUS QUOTES BY LARRY KING

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Let’s not become so worried about not offending anybody that we lose the ability to distinguish between respect and paranoia.

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You cannot talk to people successfully if they think you are not interested in what they have to say or you have no respect for them.

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My biggest fear is death because I don’t think I’m going anywhere.

And since I don’t think that, and I don’t have a belief...

I’m married to someone who has the belief, so she knows she’s going somewhere.

I never think of access or good will. I just want a good interview. I want guests to be informative and entertaining.

I’ve never been concerned about someone’s liking me tomorrow.

“Getting your house in order and reducing the confusion gives you more control over your life. Personal organization somehow releases or frees you to operate more effectively.

Anonymous sources are to journalism what silicon enhancements are to the feminine figure; they look impressive to the gullible, but something doesn’t feel right.

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for Washing Your Face It takes more than the right water temperature and facial cleanser to perfect your cleansing routine. Washing your face takes time and attention and doing it the right way could make the difference between beaming skin and an acne breakout. The number of times you wash your face may be less important than how the job is done. No matter your skin type, texture, or current condition, night-time cleansing routine is especially important. Removing makeup, dirt, and grime from the day will help prepare the skin for your skincare regimen, as well as support the skin in its overnight regeneration and renewal processes. Ready for a clean start? Follow these dos and don’ts to help achieve a perfect face.

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BY USIADE ISIOMA

Do: Properly remove all your makeup first Use a gentle makeup remover to get the job done before you start actually cleansing especially before bed. Pores are used to purge out toxins overnight and if they’re clogged, everything will be backed up and look congested, this applies to all skin types, even if you’ve got quite the resilient outer layer.

Don’t: Bust out the generic bar soap

Unless they’re specially formulated for the face, bar soaps can alter the pH balance of the skin which allows for more bacteria and yeast growth.

There’s a tendency for people to look for ‘foaming’ ones, because they think if it doesn’t foam it’s not cleansing. But foaming can actually strip your skin of more natural oils.

Don’t: Stop at your chin

Your jawline and neck are also prone to dirt and debris. And they need love, too. When giving your face a cleansing massage, gentle rub your fingers in an upward motion to get the circulation going and encourage your skin to stay tight and naturally lifted.

This massage component can help with relaxation, gives your face the needed muscle break from a stressful day.

importance of what comes after: rebalancing your skin. Toners are light, liquid formulas originally used to reset your skin’s pH so it can protect itself from bacteria and harm. Now many toners come with extra benefits that target specific concerns.

Do: Use lukewarm water

Do: Pat dry with a soft towel

Don’t: Go straight for the washcloth

Don’t: Over wash

Often people forget they’re also likely washing their faces in the shower.

If you throw in other washing routines at the sink twice a day then you’re getting three in and this may be a bit excessive, those with dry skin should consider cutting back on washes.

Look for ingredients like: • rosewater, which has anti-aging properties • chamomile, known for its calming qualities • salicylic acid or witch hazel for fighting acne To apply toner, just put a little on a cotton ball that you’ll swipe on all your areas of concern, like an oily T-zone.

Do: Use the recommended amount

Don’t: Miss moisturizing

Let’s dispel a myth: Pores aren’t doors. Hot water doesn’t open them, and cold water doesn’t shut them. The truth is water temperature extremes can cause irritation so it’s best to stick to a middle ground. You don’t want to see flushed skin in your reflection when you look up.

Scrubbing can strip the skin of its natural protective barrier. The best way to clean skin is using fingertips, at least a minute or two. To exfoliate, look for ingredients in your cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid or fruit enzymes, letting these products work their way into the skin for 60 to 90 seconds will do the job, or clearing pores and removing dead skin cells to provide a healthy glow.

Do: Give micellar water a shot

This is water containing micelle molecules that attach to makeup and debris and breaks it down. Some people, especially those that don’t wear makeup, can get away with micellar water as their cleanser, if you’re camping or somewhere without water, micellar water can clean your face and does not even need to be rinsed off.

Don’t: Go tool crazy

Studies show the number of bacteria that builds up on loofah sponges is proof that these may not be a great idea, unless you are meticulous about constantly cleaning them in a bleach solution.

Do: Give a sonic cleaning brush a whirl

However, oily skin might benefit from sonic cleansing, a technology that uses gentle pulsations to clean pores. The Clarisonic is a popular sonic cleansing tool, with several brush head types for different goals, from radiance to acne reduction. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to limit how often you use this tool, as it can irritate your skin.

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Time to rethink that air-dry. Leaving water dripping on your face doesn’t hydrate it; in fact, when the water evaporates, it could lead to dryness.

Remember to pat gently with a soft, antimicrobial towel, being extremely cautious around the sensitive under-eye area, after you’re done.

If you’re wondering why your cleanser isn’t working as promised, check how much you’re using. For splurge cleansers, there might be temptation to use less than recommended in order to extend use or save money.

Don’t! When in doubt, read the label to find the recommended amount.

Products often go through trials and tests to find the most effective and safe amount for general use.

Don’t: Over exfoliate

Your skin has a natural barrier that protects it and helps it retain moisture.

While using a scrub or cleanser with beads, they might feel soft on day one, but scrubbing too hard or using these products daily, can damage the most outer layer of skin. One sign of over exfoliating is skin hypersensitivity. This can cause irritation, breakouts, and even a stinging feeling when you apply products. Watch out for daily cleansers that advocate active exfoliating ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids (lactic, glycolic, fruit) and beta-hydroxy acids (salicylic, willow bark extracts) as these are extra powerful in sloughing away skin.

Do: Finish with a toner

Although not technically a step-in face washing, many often miss the

In addition to toning, make sure you’re helping your skin stay moisturized.

Some people like the “tight” feeling after washing their face, but it’s actually excess dryness. Your skin can start to feel sensitive afterward, or even peel or crack. Applying moisturizer protects your skin from over drying. If your skin continuously feels dry after washing, look into switching cleansers. Opt for a mild cleanser or oil-based cleanser.

Do: Experiment with your routine

Experimenting and finding people with skin types like yours and trying their routines as holy grail products is one way of testing. For example, people with oily skin will find washing twice a day keeps their acne in check. People who don’t dabble in skin care or makeup swear by water only (likely because they never damaged their skin barrier with acids or exfoliants and also, genetics).

All of this is to say: washing is just the first and one step to maintaining your skin’s natural state. The rest depends all the other serums, moisturizers, mists, face masks you want to use and the food you eat. How you exercise, and where you put your face. So, the best way to determine how you should wash your face is to figure out your cleansing goals.

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