THISDAY STYLE MAGAZINE 7TH FEBRUARY 2021

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021

S A D I K Z I H W BOY!!

R A T S UN G O AL B IM H A R B I I EJ D O AY

...NOT IN THISDAY STYLE? THEN YOU’RE NOT IN STYLE

CONTENT Fashion SUIT YOU SIR! PG 4-5 BRACELETS FOR MEN PG 6 5 MINUTES WITH THE TOMMYBRIGGS LIFESTYLE DUO PG 8-9 IT’S A WRAP FOR WORK AND BEYOND PG 10-11 VALENTINE’S DAY PERFUMES PG 17

6 LOUIS VUITTON BAGS OF ALL TIME PG 18 LIFE IN A TIME OF COVID-19

BY TUNDUN ABIOLA PG 19 JEWELRY EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN PG 20 HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT FASHION TRENDS PG 21 From his breakout in 2010, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid continually gives us reason to crown him number one on the scene.

Although some might beg to differ, there’s no arguing that he has not only earned a comfortable spot at the top but also gone ahead to conquer global dominance. For a 30 year old man, he has attained enough global success to surpass two lifetimes of some people his age! That’s the magic of the star boy. KONYE CHELSEA NWABOGOR reports on what keeps the superstar going

THISDAY STYLE FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR RUTH OSIME

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EDITOR PRINT OLUFUNKE BABS-KUFEJI EDITOR DIGITAL KONYE NWABOGOR

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• PUTTING YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD • BREAK UP WITH YOUR BAD BEAUTY HABITS PG 23

When l read Tundun Abiola’s piece , Life In A Time Of Covid in this week’s edition, it really struck a chord because everything she wrote about truly grasped the situation we all find ourselves in today. I remembered we had chatted before this and discussed the effects the pandemic has had on us as a people. What stuck out in the conversation was how the idle mind has become the devil’s playground for some people. Till date, even before the pandemic hit, l have always wondered how people could get bored and frustrated when there is so much to do, hobbies to enjoy or even TV or social media to entertain yourself with and if all that don’t interest you, how about reading and learning new things every day.

If your thinking faculty is intact, it is great disservice not to do justice to it by keeping your mind busy or occupied with the simple pleasures of life that cost next to nothing!

If not before, now is the time to find something to do, anything...to keep you ‘busy’ enough not to ‘watch paint try or the clock tick! Tundun for instance, never binged on tv series or anything for that matter...now, she’s glued to her TV! I myself have picked up a habit that keeps me occupied for hours when I’m not working. I make the most interesting abstract faces with pieces of fabrics. It’s so fascinating to put together. I then sew the attachments to some of my clothes giving it a new breath of life. As we speak, l have done over 60 pieces and will be collaborating with one of my favourite designers very soon. But l’m not just doing it for financial gain...l’m doing it because my creative juices are at its peak right now. By the time l’m through with each face, l am ready for bed! Every free moment l have is consumed by my new hobby! These are the little pleasures of life that make like things just a tad more bearable in these trying times when everyone is afraid of their own shadow. Aside from the job we do to earn a living, we must find joy in something that will distract us. Work. Prayers. Reading. Gardening. Cooking. Exercise. Phone calls. Texts. Social media. Group chats.

Knitting. Baking etc Find that pulse button and keep your finger on it! Life is too short. Stay home. Stay safe.

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FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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STYLE & DESIGN

THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 9404 Sunday, February 7, 2021

STYLE & DESIGN GOODBYE SKINNY

There’s a generation now whose entire clothes-conscious life has been dominated by skinny fits – from jeans to tees to suits, everything has been worn as close to being a second skin as possible. A wider leg from relaxed to straight, flat-fronted or with full pleats is the inevitable counter trend. It’s full rather than flappy but, crucially, cuts an actual silhouette, which is what tailoring is all about.

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TRACK ACTION

BROWN IN TOWN

It’s apparent that brown is now being proffered as an option in suiting. Don’t think ill of brown, it’s a great shade: serious but warm, dark without being the more predictable navy or grey, kind to all skin tones. But pulling off a brown suit takes forethought.

Be careful to break up your ensemble with some light but complementary shades, the likes of a chambray shirt or baby blue tee, or a charcoal polo, for instance.

DOUBLE UP

PROPORTIONAL PLAYS

The quality suit used to be signalled by its fit and silhouette, which requires the tailor’s art to build in certain structure. Today at least at the higher fashion end of the market a suit might quite deliberately play with proportions to create a garment that’s oversized; which doesn’t hug the shoulder or nip in at the waist, but rather drops away from both. Pulling this off actually requires more of that tailor’s cutting arts than simply sizing up.

A double-breasted suit, well cut and worn well, still, for sheer class, leaves all other styles languishing. Think more 1940s noir than 1980s bagginess.

Comes in lighter-weight fabrics and softer fits, cut close to the shoulder while allowing movement through the body.

Don’t be scared of wearing just the jacket with a pair of jeans either.

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MODEL FOR MAI ATAFO

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NEW TRADITIONAL

Pinstripes have typically been the preserve of business suiting, and very traditional business suiting at that – the dress of lawyers and bankers. But fashion looks to be rescuing them from stuffiness, with pinstripes given a more relaxed, slouchy feel. Indeed, after a long spell in which the emphasis in tailoring has been more on texture, pinstripe is not the only conservative pattern to see an update. Menswear has always had its checks, whether traditional tartan, dainty gingham or the bright plaids of a lumberjack shirt. But on suiting checks now come just as bold, from tattersall to madras, windowpane to Prince of Wales.

Think of these as the way to make a statement if you’re not so keen on colour.

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If a suit is fundamentally defined as a garment of two parts in the same fabric, it’s clear why the tracksuit is so named.

But then it’s also clear why maintaining that definition allows for a multitude of other expressions. Breaking away from traditional suiting fabrics in favour of those more performance-oriented, introducing comfort details like elastic and waist ties, and doing away with a whole less structure, the suit becomes something still together but decidedly more athleisure when paired with trainers.

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MATCHLESS STYLE

OK, so separates are not, technically, a suit. But just as women long ago appreciated the smartness of wearing tailored but unmatched garments, so are men coming round to the idea as well.

Tailored jacket and smart trousers can look every bit as presentable as a suit, without all of the dressy connotations of the latter. In fact, separates also look that much more modern and relaxed. This isn’t to say you can wear the jacket of one suit with the trousers of another.

Buy your separates separately. Invest in a contemporary blazer no gold buttons please – and some top-notch khakis or flannels.

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COLOUR

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These days, the suit is as likely to be in baby blue or leaf green, a washed-out orange or red. Of course, this may make such a suit inappropriate in some settings but it also makes it much more fun to wear out on an evening. For men still shy of colour, wearing a bold suit will be a leap but colour looks best when indulged confidently rather than piecemeal. So, dive in sidestep.

SUIT YOU SIR! The suit is back only this time it’s for leisure and not just for work. Every man should have a suit in his wardrobe. Even if you don’t work in an office, whether for a wedding, job interview or funeral, it’s likely you’ll need a smart, tailored look at least once a year. Wearing a suit should be like stepping into new skin. You should feel comfortable in your suits and know how different styling options can affect your look. A good suit can make you look taller, slimmer

and accentuate your shoulders. It can also help with making the right impression in your career. Basically, selecting the right suit sends a message that you’re switched on with your styling choices and that you’ve got your life in order. Here are the major movements in men’s tailoring you need to know.

BY ISIOMA USIADE

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BY ISIOMA USIADE

STYLE & DESIGN

Bracelets are becoming a fashion staple for men. The likes of Richard Mofe Damijo, Kcee and others all stack their wrists with them. But before you start wearing bracelets, you should take note of the style.

Every accessory is dependent on one’s style. There are no right or wrong bracelets to wear, choose what works for you and go with it. Another thing to note is bracelet colour, choose one that would last and preferably a bracelet that matches your skin tone, wristwatch, wedding band or outfits.

Bracelet materials vary from leather to rope braided to beaded styles, you should choose more casual materials. Unless you work somewhere where every day is dress-down Friday, brown leather, beaded and rope bracelets are great for the weekend.

Here are the different types of bracelets to choose to match your style and personality:

BEST FASHION

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Beaded Bracelets

There’s something particularly beach-y about beaded bracelets. So much so that everyone will assume you have an interesting travel story to go with them.

Balance them out with grown-up pieces like a steel watch.

BRACELETS For MEN

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Cuff Bracelets

Cuff and bangle-style bracelets are a good option if you’re just dipping a toe into the man-jewellery pool. Bright, shiny versions are enough of a statement on their own, or more advanced dressers can opt for something with texture or in a dull metal such as brass which can be layered with other bracelets.

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ROPE LOOP LEATHER BRACELET BLACK

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Leather Bracelets

Gold bracelets

Gold has the benefit of being the flashiest of all metals. One will instantly polish your look especially when paired with a good wrist watch.

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Chain Bracelets Rope bracelets

The casual cousin to leather bracelets, rope or cord styles are more versatile than they first appear. Try a plain version for something that will sit effortlessly under any sleeve, or amp up the interest with a charm or a talisman to add a further touch of individualism.

With 80’s style going strong chain bracelets got big again. It’s a look that works well largely due to the nonchalant style. Pair these with a causal outfit and you are good to go.

The leather bracelet has been given some freshness in recent years with the likes of Tom Ford, Versace and Saint Laurent all offering up sleek re-workings.

A sleek black leather bracelet is the most versatile of the lot, right up there with gold and silver in terms of wearability.

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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The lifestyle industry in Africa has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry and Lagos, Nigeria is in its forefront paving the way and setting standards so high that every other city follows. In the Nightlife scene where pretty much everything happens, from running down the stairs of one of the city’s premium spots and bumping into international models, to making a stop at any spot hosted by the City’s hottest promoters and taste makers, Media personality and PR strategist Efe Tommy and All-round creative, Sep Nimi Briggs have joined forces together and turned their passion into what has given party goers and fun seekers a new reason to party. It is the perfect scene for those seeking to party like they were in any other party destination in the world - The Funky Brunch. A lavish event that boasts of the most premium guestlists from celebrities, influencers and high network individuals bonded by music, fashion, art and everything in between. KONYE CHELSEA NWABOGOR spends some time with the duo to find out what sets their brand apart and on fire...

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ADABAMU You started Funky Brunch in 2018 and have left an indelible trail in the lifestyle and party scene through 2019. But in 2020, COVID happened, how was the brand able to pull through?

Prior to the pandemic, we catered to almost 3000 guests at the Funky Brunch. But when the pandemic hit the world, we launched a sister brand 2020 called “The Funky Brunch Privè” where we hosted about 500-750 guests in a venue that normally house 2000 to 2500 guests. This was in November last year. Our focus became our core customers, high network individuals and celebrities that have been with us from the onset. It has actually helped us build a stronger relationship with the brands we work with and even our customers.

It’s our first Funky Brunch Privè and we are looking forward to having another post COVID. Going forward, how do you see the pandemic affecting your industry?

Most bar/lounge owners have taken things into their own hands by creating fun moments at home rather than going out. From shaking up cocktails at home, ordering booze from an app, turning up Bluetooth speakers to listen to one of DJ Consequence’s free downloadable playlists. But that can never fully replace hanging out in a crowded bar, chatting up a bartender and everything else that comes with a night out. Moving on, I just think we should all be sensitive about these times and follow all the safety measures . At least till this is over. One thing that’s for sure is that it’s being a huge blow for a million-dollar industry such as ours.

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door was one of the hardest thing to get by. And even if you made it past it, securing a table was another issue because on our nights, tables came at very high premium. But once you got in, table secured, it was a different world, For us, it’s about the party first, the fun, the people - our clients are like eggs to us, and the atmosphere. We wanted to show people what it meant to have a good time.

When people are having a good time, that’s when they spend money. Every night was a hit back to back.

Did you ever think it would be such a huge success, tell us about the very first Funky Brunch?

I had my reservations but was highly convinced it was going to be success because of the excitement we got once our first campaign material went live.

It was fresh, it was new and it was different. People love new and fresh things. We focused on music delivery, fashion, art and people. All of these work hand in hand to create a beautiful and memorable atmosphere for a good social gathering. Although, one of our most challenging was the perfect spring box to launch the brand- Funky Brunch.

Challenging because we didn’t know how it will turn out, if our guests were going to turn up and basically if the energy was going to be right just how we envisaged. But thankfully today, the Funky Brunch plays host to some of the biggest names in Lifestyle and Entertainment.

Funky Brunch is typically filled with some of the biggest names in entertainment. How are you able to pull this crowd?

Networking has been one of my strongest points. And over the years, I have built really great relationships and consolidated on so many. So having to invite guests to our events is like inviting our friends who already know that the fun and enjoyment is 100%. And these are friendships that I hold dear to my heart. They’re not built on me playing them or us using one another. They’re just like any other person as most of the celebrities that have become synonymous with our venues are my good friends. Also hosting some of the week’s biggest nights has allowed us to meet and become friends with some amazing people. We don’t sell them out, We don’t gossip. If they get caught out, it’s not because of something that came out of our mouth or happened at our events.

What’s the secret to hosting a good party?

There are so many facets to hosting a really dope party. And just having a good DJ, venue, drinks and food are not good enough. In the future, we plan on having classes to educate what we know about hosting that dope party.

Any plans to take Funky Brunch global?

Yes, there are no limits to my vision. I want to give guests a 360-degree Tommy Briggs Lifestyle experience in Lagos and beyond. Nothing beats the satisfaction we get from our friends (clients but

we love to call them friends) after every experience we create. From our birthday soirées, The Funky Brunch, brand launches and just even any thing we do.

What would you say is your unique selling point?

While trying to sound a bit modest, I would say my powerful oratory skills stands out. And when it comes to networking, I’m your guy!

If this wasn’t your life, what would the option have looked like?

I actually do have another life. Asides, nightlife and The Funky Brunch, I run a boutique PR firm called BespokePR which helps to launch new brands into the very competitive Nigerian space with a focus on awareness and creating a great relationship with the public and stakeholders. I do this easily with relatable and mind-blowing ideas that will shake any brand’s eco-system and position them as key players in their industry. Also during the first quarter of COVID-19 lockdown, we launched a real estate firm called Infinite Realtors where we sell the finest houses in choice locations with great finishing and attention to details. Here in Lagos of course. Over time, I have come to realise that living well-is a key part luxury.

What do you have to say to anybody venturing into the lifestyle industry ?

It’s simple! Your network is your net-worth.

NIMI

BRIGGS

Let’s take it back to the start, how did Funky Brunch start?

I have had an extensive experience socializing from my days as a TV presenter to partying with interesting people including celebrities and HNIs creating experiences and just being that fun guy. Funky Brunch basically started as a result of bringing together all the fun elements and spices experienced in different parties that we do not get to experience again into one. It’s been a reoccurring conversation between my partner and I and we wanted to do something different. We wanted to see the right people, enjoy the music, games and more. After one night of creative reasoning, the name popped up, the next day, we met with Moet Hennessy whom have supported us for the longest and boom - we had our first event which was overwhelmingly successful. From then on, we never looked back.

As a founding partner of Tommy Briggs Lifestyle, what do you bring to the table?

As a creative, the input to actualize any idea or project is limitless, from conceptualizing to planning and execution. That’s my role right there.

And not just for Funky Brunch alone. Tommy Briggs Lifestyle is a total lifestyle package which requires complete attention. It’s safe to say Tommy Briggs Lifestyle is my Lifestyle.

You used to host some of the biggest weeknights at some of Lagos premium night clubs, not so?

Yes that’s where I started hosting gigs. It kicked off with High Fashion Wednesdays at Kabaal in Ikoyi for about six months and then moved to Buzz Barr to host Grown & Sexy Wednesdays and VIP ROOM on Sunday nights. For Wednesday nights, we developed a new concept of bringing back the joys and fun of 80s & 90s hip hop. While on Sundays (a pre-existing night) it was pure high energy. We knew exactly what we wanted for both nights. The

When did you decide to work in nightlife and did you always want this career?

I started working in nightlife in 2018. It started with High Fashion Wednesday to VIP room and Grown and Sexy. Nightlife has always been a part of my life. As a matter of fact, l met my partner Efe Tommy, in a nightclub over a decade ago. True it was not my first choice of career while growing up, but it’s something that I’ve always been passionate about so when the time came it was an easy sail.

What are some of the challenges encountered with the success that came with the Funky Brunch?

There were so many challenges. We had issues ranging from finances to, trustworthy and competent staff. There was also the issue of managing an increasing number of customers etc.

We took every challenge we faced as a lesson and it only helped us get better.

What are the highs and the lows of working in

nightlife.

This industry can be very stressful and at times cut-throat, but that is why you have to surround yourself with good people and hard workers who share your vision. Our team has passion, and we all work hard together. When it comes to hospitality, there is no time off, but when you love what you do, it doesn’t always feel like work.

You’re fast becoming a lifestyle influencer synonymous with black.

Black to me is the strongest colour if I’m allowed to say so. It’s the last stop. There is no colour after it.

Like they say, you can never go wrong with black.

Fashion is fun and experimental. I draw inspiration from almost anything. Fashion is the good life. Who doesn’t love the good life?

So what’s next for Tommy Briggs lifestyle?

A whole lot more is coming. We have so many beautiful experiences on the way. Due to the pandemic, everything is on hold. But that isn’t slowing us down, we are cooking and would be ready to serve when the world is safe.

How have you guys been able to manage a beautiful friendship and a solid partnership?

It’s all through God’s grace and guidance. When you meet someone that is going the same direction as you, you join forces and move faster. We have set goals and won’t let anything stop us from achieving them.

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Elegant, classic and timeless, add this to your smart party-ready dinner dress collection immediately.

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PARTYREADY WRAP DRESS

When it comes to investing in styles of dresses that you know will serve you well for years to come, you can’t do much better than the wrap dress. A super flattering shape that pulls you in at the waist, the wrap dress is also extremely versatile when it comes to the weather. A woman’s wardrobe should always include a few solid staples. And when it comes to keeping things feminine, flowy, and functional, wrap dresses take the cake. The day-to-evening versatility and comfortable custom fit that wrap dresses provide make them the perfect dress that always stands the test of time. In fact, we consider it one of the best classic pieces that go way beyond trends. STYLE rounded up some hot favourites for work and beyond, from the classic and understated to the bold and patterned, there is something for every taste and occasion.

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The tulip hem creates a figureflattering look while an overlapping bodice drapes the body for overall smoothness, polish and beauty.

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POLKADOT WRAP DRESS FLORAL WRAP DRESS

Wrap dresses are a trademark style for any occasion and this year, its floral, mesh offering is perfect for summer evenings.

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Wrap dresses aren’t just for summer. This chic polka-dot wrap dress looks great for any occasion, comfy and sexy without exposing too much skin.

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From his breakout hit, way back in 2010 “Holla At Your Boy” to his recently released track “Essence” (featuring Tems), Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid continually gives us reason to crown him number one on the scene. Although some might beg to differ, there’s no arguing that he has not only earned a comfortable spot at the top but also gone ahead to conquer global dominance. It’s barely been three months since he hit his fans with his anticipated 14 track album “Made In Lagos” and there are already cries for a new album. That’s the magic of the star boy.

What keeps him going? Family, he says. KONYE CHELSEA NWABOGOR reports. ‘‘Made in Lagos’’ since its release, has gone on to top the charts and dominate the airwaves globally, which kind of revalidates your status as a premier music brand from Africa presently. How does this make you feel - being #1 again?

It’s a blessing you know and I’m just thankful that I have amazing fans that listen to my music. I feel really blessed, like that’s the word - “blessed” there’s no other way to describe it.

The album is themed majorly on love and family values – how have these affected the man that Wizkid is today?

Family is everything to me. That’s what influences me and keeps me grounded, especially my sons.

They are my purpose in life. It was important for me to put that into the music. I always want to share that love and good vibe because that’s simply what keeps me going in life. My music is very personal, and it’s a reflection of who I am today. Plus, with Covid and just the madness in the world today, the closest thing that helps right now is family and love.

And this is a time for us to spread love more than ever because everyone is going through one crazy situation or another.

By now, we’re presuming you’d have a favourite track from the album given its commercial success and critical reception. Can you tell us which one and why?

It changes every time really; I don’t quite have a favourite. I mean it’s a hard question to answer because it changes with my mood. I could be feeling good now with ‘Essence’ you know, I actually like that song a lot but then I could go out with my boys and it’s ‘Gyrate’. So, you see, it changes every minute which makes it difficult for me to pick. All the music is very personal to me. Every record means something, so I can’t really pick one over the other. All of them are my favourites for various reasons.

It’s barely been three months into the launch of your latest album, and you have already started teasing us about another album drop on social media. How soon can we expect that to become a reality?

Patrick Oke Yes 100% it’s going to drop when it’s ready. But you

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My music is very personal, and it’s a reflection of who I am today. Plus, with Covid and just the madness in the world today, the closest thing that helps right now is family and love.

see that’s the almighty question - when is it gonna be ready? (Laughs). I record every day you know, so I got a lot of music and I’m ready to give my fans more music. It’ll definitely drop once it’s ready.

From Ghana to Dubai, you were out of the country a lot and since your long-anticipated return last year, you seem to have been up to a lot. What did you miss back home and which of them have you done since you got back?

I’ve been eating a lot of food and it’s been amazing.

I dey chop Spaghetti right now and I feel very good.

That’s it really, just food. Couple with the fact that I’ve missed my Naija food, like Eba and Banga soup... everything else! Where do I even wanna start?

Afrobeats has now taken a centre stage globally and you are credited for having catalysed this takeover given your involvement with some of the world’s biggest popstars, Drake & Beyoncé. Would you say you actively chased global recognition or was it just a product of grace and opportunity?

First of all, nothing just happens and number two, I don’t chase anything. I don’t chase recognition; I don’t chase acceptance. I just strive to be the best that I can be every day and that’s what I work on as a human being, as an artiste. I’m just a person that creates art and I take that very close to my heart.

As a kid from Nigeria with that Lagos hustle spirit, I’m always pushing for more, for bigger and better. I also just believe in following my heart. I try to have a

genuine approach to everything, and everything else in life will align accordingly.

But at the end of the day, it is God who truly ordains all of my successes. So, it’s all been a blessing, and not only for me. Nothing comes easy you know, it’s just hard work and consistent building. I hope it inspires the next generation to do the same and go even further.

Working with Beyoncé feels like an artiste’s dream come true. Has that affected your industry cred especially with your foreign colleagues?

Working with Beyoncé was a blessing. I like that song in particular just because of how it makes people feel, especially women of colour. That’s what making music is all about to me, it’s the feeling. So, when I work with fellow artistes, I’m not so much concerned about industry cred. I like to connect with them musically or on a human level. You could be the biggest artiste in the world or an unknown rookie, I’ll work with you if we align. I’m really more about making real music than chasing hits.

Balancing out your roles as family man, hit maker and man of the people sure doesn’t seem like an easy feat. How have you managed to pull through?

I believe everything just falls in place when you’re being your true self. I’m a big family man, I love music and I love making people happy. I love to see my close ones happy around me so what I do is just try my best to simply stay grounded. I try not to get caught up. I just try as much as possible to be a normal individual, because that’s who we all are at the end of the day. That outlook is what helps to maintain balance in my life. My family comes first, always. Then my music, and my fans come right after that.

You always seem unfazed managing controversies. How easy is it to stay quiet and not explain yourself or tell your side of the story?

It’s very easy. Only a stupid man will go around trying to prove a point to the world and even at that, you’ll find that you can’t please everyone, that you cannot live off of people’s opinions. I think once you understand yourself and your true essence, nothing

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will faze you.

I’m just more of a private person, and I handle situations in that manner.

What was the biggest lesson 2020 taught you?

Appreciation. It’s just one life that we’ve all got to live so it made me appreciate life more.

And with the new year 2021, what do you hope to achieve that your fans can look up to?

Everyone should expect more amazing work. I mean we can all plan and then Covid or something else will now come (God forbid). But yes, more work still, more amazing music, more videos. All of that! I appreciate my fans and supporters across the world, they’re really the ones who make a lot of the growth possible. So, I’ll always do my best to make them happy. You can always expect that from me. I like to keep it real.

You are just 30 but you have accomplished what many people hope and dream for in a lifetime, what would you say has been your driving force?

It’s family, man. I’m very close to my family and having those people that really love you and support what you do is what makes it all worth it in the end.

What would you want your legacy to be in another 30 years?

30 years, wow... I hope people still listen to my

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BY FUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

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Everyone knows Wizkid to be tightlipped on socio-political issues, however the #EndSARS event revealed a different side to you.

What was the breaking point that made you speak out?

It’s just because it’s something that affects everyone, it affects all of us. If you’re Nigerian and you’re young, it’s either you’ve suffered a police brutality experience or witnessed someone being harassed by the police.

Harassment by the police is something that I went through growing up at times, and to think that my son may experience the same thing is terrible.

The #EndSARS movement was a beautiful thing to see in the sense that our generation, the Nigerian youth, are coming together to make our home a better place. That’s real love and that’s the real energy that’s going to go a long way in changing things in our country. So, it was important for me to play my part and speak about the things that really affect us as humans and as Nigerians.

Going back to the year 2020, how did you cope with all the shock and surprise that the year brought? What impact did it have on you and your career?

It impacted us all. It was something the world was all going through together. I was in London during the first break out. It’s probably the first time in my career that I have sat in one place and not repeatedly gone to the studio day in day out or been travelling.

But music is such a big part of me so I started going to the studio again as soon as I could. Even if the studio would only permit me and my engineer or me and my producer for the session, I would still go for the session. It also made me spend more time with my family, looking out for them and making sure everyone of us was trying to stay safe and just praying and hoping that we get out of this crazy mess. It’s been like a blessing and a curse, you know.

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And, yes, they will leave a trail as you frolic through the streets. Even if you plan on having a more lowkey Valentine’s Day, these scents will carry through your home to set the perfect mood.

Who wouldn’t want to smell like a bucket of roses during Valentine’s?

Despite what many might think, floral scents are bold. The captivating whiff of light notes blended with complementing bases makes for feminine scents that leave a lasting impression.

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music (laughs).

But honestly, I just hope for a life well lived, blessed and making more music. I want to make music forever, until I can’t make no more.

But at the end of the day, it is God who truly ordains all of my successes. So, it’s all been a blessing, and not only for me. Nothing comes easy you know, it’s just hard work and consistent building.

I hope it inspires the next generation to do the same and go even further.

THEODORA MOGO

The fans are also lowkey waiting for when you will announce that you are officially off the market.

(Laughs) Until then o... dem go wait!

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Sweet fragrances aren’t for everyone. Yes, sometimes they can be overbearing, but these might win you over.

These scents are warm with a sweet and sensual aroma.

What’s next in the lines of global dominance for Wizkid?

Stay tuned. There’s still a lot of work to do, especially for the African music industry as a whole, there’s a whole lot of work to be done. I’m just gonna be playing my part, giving the fans better and real music while hoping that it gets the respect it deserves, the numbers that it deserves and yes... all of that! Everything else flows from that.

What are your plans for Valentine?

It’s family o, I will be with my family.

Valentine is about showing love, and not just to family but everyone around. So, I’ll be busy spreading love and positive vibes to the people like always.

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Life in A Time Of COvid-19

with Tundun Abiola

“Make the most of your life because the days are evil” is a familiar exhortation that has taken on a different meaning for me in the COVID era. Hustling and toiling all comes to naught under a pall of a deadly pandemic. If you’re not one of the 132,000 cases in Nigeria then you’re at least one of those sending or sadly, receiving condolences. 2020 threw into stark relief the fragility of human lives and the structures we’ve built those lives upon. Most of the possessions we strived to acquire are gathering dust as are most of our plans. These are grim times but I’ve found a deeper sense of gratitude and a greater urge to embrace this precious life. My one priority is raising my children and any activity, skill or attitude that supports that. All else is superfluous and doesn’t interest me in the slightest. That has changed. I’m now happy to spend time rather than always feeling like I must invest it. Pointless but fun pursuits are a novel indulgence. I’m one of those who skips huge cultural events like Game Of Thrones. I never watched an episode but now, I’ve finally gotten into Netflix. The idea of falling down a rabbit hole and binge-watching TV for hours was horrific but I now see the appeal.

Sheer entertainment is a valid use of time in and of itself. I’m now quite happy with pursuits whose sole aim is pleasant, not edifying, not soul-affirming, not lucrative, just fun. Even those with the strictest diets now open a box of chocolates and scoff the lot. Why ever not?

That said, the joys of being unproductive pale at some point. Even those who harbour fantasies of a two day working week and a five day weekend soon understand why two days is sufficient. Boredom is toxic as is the human tendency to lapse into navelgazing, maudlin thoughts and self-destructive actions.

This period has seen a rise in substance abuse when that self-indulgence veers into self-abuse. Anxiety invariably rears its head when we think of lost income and lost opportunities as well as a sense of collective grief. Children may be more resilient where COVID-19 is concerned but not from the ancillary issues. I clearly recall being deeply affected by the Cold War. I knew the names of nuclear warheads fearing that Reagan or Gorbachev could press the red button and obliterate us all in an instant. Children have their fears about the looming spectre of an increasingly contagious virus, the sabre-rattlers threatening tribal war and the general sense of insecurity with the nation seemingly on the brink. It’s our duty to minimize exposure to the news, reassure them and properly contextualize what they hear from their friends. Unfortunately, as adults many of us have no one to coddle us with, “There, there, all will be well”, not that such platitudes will have much effect with the glaring issues we can’t easily ignore. Many of us are functioning at different levels of anxiety over an uncertain future on a macro level and on a micro level with questions as immediate as how to get through the next month.

Requests for loans even from the most unexpected quarters are as frequent on our phones as text blasts.

The pandemic affects the poor disproportionately but we were all badly hit one way or another. Charity usually has vertical connotations but supporting family and friends in need like never before demands solidarity. We are all ultimately in this together.

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Lockdowns and social distancing were treated like an irritating inconvenience rather than service to your fellow human being. Some railed against the wearing of masks as a violation of their rights when it’s no more a violation than wearing a seat belt in a car or on a plane.

in 2021 yet it lingers. COVID 19 got the “New year, new me” memo and is mutating. Some may say that its thus escalating, proven vaccines notwithstanding.

The inequity in their distribution that troubles some isn’t a concern for others, skeptics who absolutely reject them. Vaccine timelines are being decided in circles that are out of the reach of the average person so the best protection remains self-help, self-imposed lockdowns, curtailment of social and professional activities, social distancing when one does venture out and hand hygiene. Sounds achievable enough but to my horror, a pandemic should have been short-lived but is now a year old in Nigeria because of the difficulties of simply sitting still. Many have no choice but to go out and earn a crust but others who had the means to shield couldn’t or wouldn’t. It’s an observation rather than judgment because having the luxury of the option to stay at home, having a highly introverted nature and a safe, comfortable space I don’t need to escape from made it easy. Not everyone enjoys their own company. Others are extroverts who wilt without the stimulus of others’ company and there are those whose homes are cauldrons and battlefields. The bolt hole of work, school and gyms is absolutely essential to keep those who live with their abusers safe and sane. There are those in less fraught circumstances with perfectly decent spouses but habits and tendencies are magnified by enforced close proximity and a decline in income takes its toll.

Many would take a bullet for their children but find it maddening to have them at home all day and have to tend to their schooling.

I think about vulnerable men, women and children constantly and wish that for their sakes and for the sakes of those whose vulnerability is economic for whom the pandemic was most detrimental, more people were able to sacrifice parties, gatherings and holidays for the greater good. It would have been

just for a limited time then we would have been back communing over small chops and deafening bands at the various events centres causing traffic every weekend. That was simply too much to ask.

Love won’t wait so weddings must be held and our dearly departed must be buried but do we really need the customary crowds at a perilous time like this? My heart breaks for those who have passed on especially recently in the second wave. COVID was no longer a mystery. We knew its devastating capabilities yet chose not to take it seriously. Lockdowns and social distancing were treated like an irritating inconvenience rather than service to your fellow human being. Some railed against the wearing of masks as a violation of their rights when it’s no more a violation than wearing a seat belt in a car or on a plane. Those who could have acted by inaction, simply staying at home refused to so the virus waxed stronger. Its rarely free to do what’s right. It often costs us but is always worthwhile. I need to be able to say I did my best in any situation. The outcome is out of my control but my effort is not. I can say that I didn’t contribute to the needless pain of tragic losses by failing to stay at home and save lives. Those who die of COVID-19 are often said to have had comorbidities so here’s another one, inability to risk offending those they hold dear. Wanting to please, honour or support others by attending their high-risk function has landed these kind, well-meaning souls in the hospital or in the grave. It’s worth any expense to cancel any planned events or not plan at all for now if the guest list can’t be whittled down to the most essential to save the lives of those we love when we know how many people simply can’t refuse us. Generally speaking of course, I have no problem saying no.

Tundun Abiola is a mother, lawyer, business owner, news anchor and board member

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