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Society JAMES BOND PRE RECEPTION RELEASE AND MOVIE SCREENING

ART GALA CELEBRATION

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Beauty The Shine Ya Eye edition of the 2021 Big Brother Naija season 6 has come and gone, but the good memories it brought to entertain Nigerians will remain for a long time. As usual, the show was filled with suspense, drama, genuine friendship, and minimum drama, to say the least, because these housemates have been the most toxic-free to date in the history of the BBnaija Show. It’s time for the six finalists to reflect on their time in the Big Brother house and their plans for the future. AZUKA OGUJIUBA reports

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The BBNaija Season 6, Shine Ya Eye has come and gone so it’s only natural we catch up with them to get a feel of what they went through in those 72 days of isolation from the world and what their plans are. Personally, I have always wondered who came up with the concept of this show and l continue to be amazed at how mundane things people do inside the House can captivate people so much even up to watching the housemates sleep!

Like it or not, this series is still going strong here in Nigeria. What is most important though is how some housemates have moved on to become strong brands in their own right. They have been the face of several products and made good money from their stint in the house. Others have received cars and even houses paid for by their fans. So, to be a housemate is actually a big deal in today’s times and l can only imagine that as the years go by, it would get more difficult to be selected into the House because it truly has become a life changing event for the contestants.

I do wish though, that other ventures worthy of mention especially in the educational sector will get as much mileage and garner as much sponsors for their own events. I hope the six finalists will lend their faces to such worthy causes to draw further attention to issues that help make a positive change in the lives of many. The issue of mental health for instance, was broached and this brought more light to a topic that is worrying and should be approached and handled with professional care. It was also nice that the House was given various tasks that pushed the housemates to think outside the box.

The BBN series has become somewhat educational and informative for the audience which is a breath of fresh air from just watching them lounge around doing nothing. We hope the six winners will do a great job as ambassadors and set a new pace for the youths and their fans to emulate. They should strike the iron while it’s hot and make their impact long lasting. They should aim for staying power that will make them still relevant long after their tenure as the finalists of BBNaija 2021.

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James Bond Pre Reception Release And Movie Screening

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The UK’s Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Ben LlewellynJones, o, hosted a James Bond themed cocktail reception at the British Residence in Ikoyi ahead of the James Bond film release – No Time To Die. He also co-hosted the movie screening with Heineken and Silverbird Film Distribution at EbonyLife Place on the 30th of September.

Celebrities and influencers in the creative industry and partners and business associates of the British Deputy High Commission, including media personalities, and representatives of the British Business Group (BBG), Coscharis Group, etc., were present at both events.

Vesta Orchestra, an independent Nigerian-based Orchestra dedicated to promoting music by African classical and contemporary composers, was also on the ground to thrill guests at the cocktail reception with music.

The High Commissioner at the event spoke to guests saying the “James Bond Movie is one of the amazing films produced by the UK and we look forward to strengthening the UK-Nigeria relationship through the film industry as the Nigerian Creative sector remains one of the top priorities for the UK”.

Over the past 59 years, the James Bond franchise has produced 25 films featuring top British stars and the 25th film, No Time To Die is now showing across Nigerian cinemas will be Daniel Craig’s fifth and final appearance in the Bond franchise

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Art Gala Celebration Nigeria Health Watch organisation on the 8th October in Abuja rolled out the red carpet to host women of all shades to a unique event to celebrate womanhood.

The event tagged “ Art Gala “ showcased classic arts, paintings and drama that depict women’s enormous roles in every family and society at large.

Present at the occasion were diplomats, representatives of world bodies like UNICEF, WHO and NGOs.

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STYLE & DESIGN

Wearing dresses over pants is officially making a comeback, and the increasingly blurred, now seems like a good time to give this trend a go. dress or pants as you can wear both. The trick to pulling it off the 2021 the pieces structured and straightforward. Here are some ideas on how

Switch It Up

If you own a long shirt dress, don’t button it up all the way. Keep the bottom half-open so that your legs are visible, creating an eye-catching yet casual ensemble.

look is for everyone. As gender lines in fashion are becoming The trend is a perfect mix; you don’t have to decide between a way is to skip all the playful accessories and not overdo it. Keep to wear a dress over pants.

Ease Yourself in With a Long Tunic

Style a Breezy dress with Jeans

Play Around with Contrast

You don’t have to go for a full dress; try a longer-than-average shirt instead, and wear it with simple skinny jeans.

Make the Most Out of Your Wardrobe

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Instead of getting rid of your mini dress that has unexpectedly shrunk and seems too short for your liking try this trendy layered look and style the piece over some pants or leggings.

You can try this trick with jeans and not just work pants. Find a free dress and style it with denim for a fun and unexpected combination.

Try layering different hemlines like a boyfriend jacket over a long breezy dress with straight-leg jeans. Just make sure your dress remains the star of the show.

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Think Comfy

Forget the skinny jeans for a moment and try mom denim and a long breezy caftan-like dress.

This is an outfit you can wear for various occasions, but also chill in when you’re at home.

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Find a Happy Medium

You can create a similar vibe by layering a long checkered dress over pants. Considering this dress is so versatile and easily adjustable, it’s a good one for putting the trend to the test.

Should you change your mind, just unbutton it!

Take a Big Risk

Of course, you don’t have to keep your outfit on the tame side. People are already gravitating toward more voluminous and whimsical dresses, balancing out puff-sleeved designs with classic bottoms such as statement dresses and wide-leg pants.

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The Shine Ya Eye edition of the 2021 Big Brother Naija season 6 has come and gone, but the good memories it brought to entertain Nigerians will remain for a long time. As usual, the show was filled with suspense, drama, genuine friendship, and minimum drama, to say the least, because these housemates have been the most toxic-free to date in the history of the BBnaija Show. This year’s show lived up to its billing and promise of joy and laughter coupled with touches of heightened emotions now and again, not to mention surprises!

Within 72 days, the Shine Ya Eye edition of the show witnessed a lot of twists and evictions that kept us, the viewers, glued to our Tv screens in suspense, wondering who would get the hatchet next. Of the 26 contestants, only six made it to the finals; Hazel Oyeye Onou (Whitemoney) of White Money Geng, Afije Roseline (LiquorRose) of the Liquolions/Rosemary, Pere Egbi, also known as the General of the Patriots, Cross Ikechukwu Okonkwo of the Cross Nation, Angel Agnes Smith of the Arch Angels and finally, Emmanuel Umoh of the Emirates!

After much ado, White Money, who was popular inside the house, emerged as the winner of the grand prize of N90million, which includes a N30million cash price. His win did not entirely surprise us because White Money became practically indispensable with the role he played in the house as the unofficial cook. It was he who ensured everyone had their meals.

He literally served each person individually, day in, day out.

He loved to cook and clean. He was a very prominent player when it came to various tasks given in the house. He always had a jingle for every product. White Money made his presence felt more than any other contestant. He got under our skin. He was a brother and friend to all. He played the game to the T! You could not miss him because he was everywhere and anywhere, making his mark slowly but surely.

In this riveting encounter with AZUKA OGUJIUBA, the six finalists reflected on their time in the Big Brother house, highlighting the intriguing details of the 72 days they all spent in the house and their plans for the future.

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Pere Egbi

Hazel Onyeze Onoduenyi (WhiteMoney)

THIRD RUNNER UP

Winner BBNAIJA “Shine Ya Eye Season “ 2021 How do you feel being the winner of the BBNaija reality show? Did you see it coming, and now that you have won, what is the next for you?

I felt really amazing and blessed. I never saw it coming at all. It was an overwhelming feeling for me.

Which housemate’s eviction shocked you the most and why?

That would be Maria cause I always saw her as a strong contender in the game.

If you were made the Nigeria President, what are the three things you will put in place to move the country forward?

1. would create more skill acquisition jobs for the youths.

2. Infrastructural development 3. Investment in agriculture Tell us some challenges you faced in the House and if there was a time you felt like throwing in the towel and leaving as Kaycee did?

The only challenge I faced in the house was not having my privacy anymore, but no, I never wanted to give up. My head was in the game all through. I spent years auditioning back to back, and I knew contesting wasn’t going to be easy

The only challenge I faced in the house was not having my privacy anymore, but no, I never wanted to give up. My head was in the game all through. I spent years auditioning back to back, and I knew contesting wasn’t going to be easy either.

either.

Tell us briefly about your background, your real name, and what inspired your name White Money?

My real name is Hazel Onyeze Onoduenyi, AKA White Money. I am Igbo by tribe and Nigerian by nationality. I am a 30years old businessman/entertainer, the last child of three boys from Enugu state, Udi local government Nigeria.

You spoke a lot about the streets when you were in the house. What advice do you have for those still on the streets?

Never give up on your dreams. Stay focused and believe in God almighty. #remain original #who dey!!

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What is your greatest fear in life and why?

Not making heaven because -lastly, man has to cool off with the most-high after this world struggle here on earth, Amen.

If you were to go on a luxury weekend trip, which female housemates would you take along with you and why?

I will take the Holy Spirit instead!

If given another chance to go back into the BBNaija House with higher stakes, would you do it again?

No I wouldn’t because though I emerged winner, my mental state of mind cannot handle another long haul like that at the moment.

Who was your favourite male and female housemate, why and what will you miss about them?

A: Male is Niyi. Female is Liquorose aka Lilimo.

And I love both of them cause they are both original and say their truth at all times.

Looking back, what do you sincerely miss about Biggie’s house?

I miss Biggie’s voice plus how he calls my name and the steady electricity!. Everything in that house ‘nah ota mie mie’.

When you came out of the house, you said you love Mariah and said you also love your girlfriend. Is it possible to love two women at the same time, or was it just cruise talk?

There’s nothing about me that screams cruise. Mariah is a very adorable person. I love her personality and admire what she represents. While in the house, I found her very engaging, delectable, energetic, and intriguing.

What motivated you to take part in the BBNaija Season 6?

A-I had been an actor for years before Big Brother; I auditioned to take my acting career to the next level.

Tell us about being one of the ‘Wild Card’. Was it a burden scaling through and making it to the finals?

Being a wild card was quite a burden as much as it was also fun. Only because I had to get in the heads of my fellow housemates, figure out what they were thinking, and use it to form my own strategy, ensuring I remained undetected until Big Brother gave me out.

Scaling through to the finals was honestly something I didn’t see coming, but it was exhilarating.

While in the House, you did a task on mental health.

Was there any time you felt you were losing your marbles because of the monotony of living in one place for that long?

Mental health is so vital. We need to shed more light on it. There was no time that I felt my mental health was in danger. However, there were times I felt so overwhelmed and felt the pressure as I felt the house had turned against me. Leaving Biggie’s house voluntarily crossed my mind, but I had to draw strength from within to keep pushing through the storms in the house.

When you were the ‘Head of House (HOH), your reign was so dictatorial. You were compared to the late

Cross Ikechukwu Okonkwo Roseline Afije Liquorose SECOND RUNNER UP

You were already a known face in the industry with the all-female dance group you belong to, so what was your aim of going to Biggie’s house?

I intended to engage a larger audience so that I could gain a stance on financial stability. I can do things other than dance; it encompasses communicating literary thoughts, persuasive oratory, building and managing a conglomerate, music, film making, acting, and so on.

They’re just a lot. Despite my versatility, I believe the world knew me for just dancing, so I jumped at the chance to change the narrative.

I also needed a socially-progressive environment where I could publicly express my thoughts, rediscover hidden potentials, and demonstrate my brilliance, which is why I chose the Big Brother Naija platform.

What are the challenges you faced while in the house, and what did you learn living with complete strangers with diverse personalities?

I didn’t really have any challenge in the house, except at the beggining I was a bit curled up in my shell. I was somewhat introverted before getting into the Big Brother House, so I had to learn how to interact and engage people. Living in a house with strangers, I realized that people are different, with different perspectives and thoughts.

You and Emmanuel hit it off straight as a couple in the house, the only recognized relationship this year. Was it love at first sight and what was the major attraction for you?

It was just the connection we had at first, and when the energy aligned, he was a great vibe. Everything between us clicked, and so we had a lot of similar optimism. I’d rather say that our friendship grew more quickly, resulting

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in a close bond.

Apart from Emmanuel, who else was your favourite male and female housemates and why?

Apart from Emmanuel, I have some other favourites in the house; each of the housemates is beautiful and unique, and they all have great personas. I can’t even begin to mention names because if I did, I’d go from Maria to Tega, Saskay, Angel, Peace, Nini, Niyi, Yousef, Kayvee, and everyone else in the house that is amazing.

Now that you are out of Biggie’s house, what are your plans, what do you intend to use the platform to achieve?

I plan to use this platform to explore every aspect of my dreams and goals. Every person, in my opinion, has dreams and aspirations, but realizing these dreams is a critical component of having aspirations.

As previously stated, I intend to bring my dreams of curating films, music, art, and speechmaking to fruition in the global industry.

Specifically, I want to inspire people because a smile on someones face will bring fulfilment. Also, start a philanthropic project to make the world a more positive environment for vulnerable groups.

What is your greatest fear in life?

I’d say procrastination because we all intend to do things in life but never get around to doing them. I title it “The Evils of Procrastination” because it is my greatest fear. The more we procrastinate, the less we accomplish.

If you were given a million dollars, what would you do with it?

There are several ideas we could accomplish with money. I need that money so I can show you so many things I can do with it. I need the money in front of me so I can show you what I’m capable of!

You did a task on mental health in the house. Tell us three major things you learnt about mental health?

First and foremost, communication is essential. Communication has impacted both within and outside of our intent.

Secondly, we must all learn to forgive those who have mistreated us and made us vulnerable to various depressing or traumatic situations.

However, one should be deliberate about forgiving yourself and moving on and making yourself a top priority. Be aware of life’s stressors and the folks who are out to bring you down.

Acknowledge your imperfections and strengths and finally, believe in yourself, which can be discovered through daily declarations, mental discipline, emotional intelligence, and big speeches.

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You are an established, focused young man with some business chains and probably didn’t need the Big Brother Naija platform, so what was your aim of going to Biggie’s house?

I went to Biggie’s house to create an identity for me and tell the world my story. To show people that no matter how much adversity you have faced in life, you can always turn things around with faith and perseverance. I also wanted to correct the stereotypes some people had of me, I wanted to define myself in my own way and allow people to relate to me for who I am.

Tell us about your family. Is it true that your dad was assassinated and how did you all cope after your dad’s demise?

This is a very deep and personal story to me. My family sought asylum outside the country after the assassination of my dad and a lot of things went wrong. My Mum was still a young and uneducated woman, so it was difficult handling the situation, my siblings and I all at the same time. Our family lawyers duped us off my father’s wealth, and some of the relatives wanted to marry my mother off immediately. You see, my Mum is the strongest woman I know. She did everything in her power to safeguard us and brought us up into the people we all are today. The story is really deep; I think I will make a movie about myself and all that happened soon, so people can relate and understand all we went through. As the first son, I had to make sacrifices for my siblings to go further than me in their endeavours. I thank God my situation didn’t get the best of me. I am a living example of God’s faithfulness.

You love to dance, you are flirty, you love people and that’s why Biggie nicknamed you life of the party.

With such a personality, how does a woman you like know when you’re serious about a relationship?

A-That is very simple. I am serious and very committed

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military head of state Gen. Sani Abacha and the nickname the ‘General ‘followed suit. What does leadership mean to you, and looking back, do you have any regrets about the way you and Maria ruled your fellow housemates?

Abacha is Abacha and Pere is Pere. I served in the United States Military, and he served in Nigeria’s Military. We are completely different people.

He ruled a country, and I was only Head of House in Big Brother’s house. During my tenure, I needed to do things very differently and be a lot firmer, especially after witnessing how some certain housemates responded to previous HOHs and the tendency of most housemates to be quite disrespectful to the position. I had to emphasize the importance of maintaining respect and accountability. I have no regrets about how I did things as HOH. Tell us a bit about your background, your acting career, and your plans after being in Biggie’s house?

I have always had and still do have so much respect and admiration for

when I am in a relationship. I will always be with you, support you in all you do, speak about you to my family and treat your family as mine too. If Cross falls in love, trust me, she wouldn’t need to ask, “Do you love me?” She will see it every day, less talk, more action.

Last year, Neo and Ozo’s’Bromance’ made them call them the ‘Apple boys’.

Now, you and Pere are called the ‘Pineapple boys’. Nobody saw this coming, considering how you kicked against the way he kept hounding White Money in the house. What changed your mindset about Pere?

At first, I didn’t like Pere as you know but getting to know him, I found out there was more to him than what we were seeing. He is a brave man, goalgetter, daring and when you stay around him for some time, you will get comfortable and see yourself telling him things. One thing people don’t know about Pere is that he’s even more playful than I am; forget his uptight “general” tag.

Who was your favourite female housemate in the house?

You should know by now, Cross loves all the women in the house. At some point in time, I spoke to every lady and had a thing or two with some of them. Nini and I had plans to launch a project in Abuja; Angel and I were also close. She cared for me and cooked for me, I planned to invest in Saskay’s Art projects, and some of her business ideas were great. Maria is someone I want to do business with in the future, you know she knows a lot about travelling and I want to have a travel vlog and educate people on travel, basically explore the world. Queen, what can I say, a strong woman who cares for others and is very concerned

Nollywood. So it’s going to be movies and more movies for me. I started out acting in Super Story for Wale Adenuga Productions, from there to doing This Life.

After that, I landed roles to feature in Charles Novia’s film Caught In The Middle. It was after that, things started to look up careerwise for me. I then landed a job as a newscaster with Tajudeen Adepetu’s company ‘Business Television. There I gave a detailed breakdown of the happenings in the business world daily. I moved to Spice TV (also owned

by Tajudeen) and worked as a red carpet presenter and show producer. Entertainment has always been the love of my life. So right now, I’m focused on working as an actor in films and also open to opportunities to host shows, model, and work with Brands.

What is your greatest fear in life?

Becoming overwhelmed by my success that I am forced to do things differently. Hence I’m consistently staying focused on my goals and prayed up.

Who were your favourite housemates, and what fond memory do you have of them?

Sasky was my favourite housemate because of her high level of intelligence, maturity, and composure. I remember us all sitting in the garden one day, talking about the history of colonization and why it happened.

Her inputs were by far very informative and you could tell she knew a lot. During our group tasks, she showed unrivalled intellectualism for a 21-year-old. I’ve got mad respect her.

Another favourite housemate is Cross. Though we only got to really know each other towards the end of the show, it’s been worth it. Cross has great energy and we both discovered we have so many things in common.

If another opportunity arose for you to go to Biggie’s house again, will you do it?

I will gladly go. And hopefully, they do a show for AllStars; I’d want to be in it. I miss the free food. I miss the group tasks; I learned so much in those group tasks.

about women empowerment, I also want to donate to her cause at the right time, many more, as I said. Jackie B is someone I care about a lot as she also looked after me in the house. I love all the women in the BBNaija season 6 Shine Your Eye season.

What is your greatest fear in life?

Not making it to heaven because heaven is the goal. Also, failing my family and loved ones.

Now that you are out of the house, what projects are you aiming at doing?

I am aiming to take my fitness products brand CrossFitness Nutrition to the next level. We sold out our stock whilst I was in the house and we are currently in the process of restocking. We would launch with a grand event so watch out!! I would also continue my Cross Over Night parties which my team started whilst I was in the house. We are taking it across the whole world. The world would experience what it means to party with CrossDaBoss. The restaurant which I co-own, GemHouse in Abuja, is currently undergoing renovations.

There are plans to make it bigger and better and take it to other cities in the country.

I’m also going to delve into the music industry and release a couple of projects. I have a song coming out very soon featuring Ajebutter 22 called Feeling Funky and it’s a banger, trust me! I’m also considering acting as I heard I didn’t do too badly while in Bigge’s house. Directors...holla at your boy. Lastly, as a businessman, I am more than willing to work with any brand that aligns with mine and ready to give it my all to achieve success.

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Angel Agnes Smith FIFTH RUNNER UP

What motivated you to take part in the BBNaija Season 6?

Nothing really motivated me. I was figuring my life out and thought it was a good idea to audition.

How do you intend to use the platform to better your life and to impact your immediate environment and the youths of Nigeria?

I intend to use the platform to make my life better by connecting with the right people that can put me in the right places. As for the youths of Nigeria, I spoke about my mental health project, and I believe they’ll benefit from it.

You spoke a lot about your parents not being there for you and how your grandmother used to beat you.

Were you truly abandoned by your parents as a child because a lot of times, some housemates just tell stories in the house as part of their content?

They were not really present, and I had to adult on my own pretty quickly.

Tell us about yourself before going

into Big Brother’s house and your plans after Big Brother Naija?

I was a writer before going into Biggie’s house and I still am. I have a lot of plans for my book launch to my mental health blog, reality tv, opening an art studio, owning a salon and spa, also wanting to go into real estate. I’m going to be in everyone’s faces.

If you are to go on a romantic holiday which of the male housemates would you like to go with?

Romantic? Nobody really, I’m not romantically involved with anyone in the house.

What is your greatest fear in life?

Fear of the unknown and it stems from not knowing how my life is going to end up.

If you were made the president of Nigeria, what are the rules you will instantly put in place?

I would restore our right to exercise our human rights to the fullest capacity.

If you were given another opportunity to go back into the Big Brother House, would you accept it?

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Yes, I would.

Who was your favourite housemate and what fond memory do you have of him or her?

Cross. I think every time we laughed is a fond memory.

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While in the house, you kept on talking about mental health and your mental health. Tell us about your situation and what led to it?

I struggled mentally for the longest time, from being bullied by teachers in high school to losing my boyfriend at the age of 19. A lot of factors made my mental health decline.

In the history of BBNAIJA, there has never been a finale for six housemates. How do you feel making it to the finals in such controversial circumstances, especially with people thinking Biggie was partial?

I’m grateful that Biggie gave Pere and I the opportunity to earn our spot in the finale.

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You made a statement in the house that you are just like Boma outside of the house. Could you please tell us what you meant by that?

Boma is an exceptional model who has conquered not just the runway world but the fashion world as a whole. And that’s pretty much me outside the house.

What motivated you to take part in the BBNaija Season 6?

Every phase o my life has been a stage where I take necessary steps to better my life as an entrepreneur and career as a model and improve generally. I realized I got to a point where I needed to take another step and the BBNaija has just the platform I needed, so I went for it.

What are the lessons you learned, cohabiting with strangers in the BBNAIJA house?

I learned a couple of things in the house. One is that everyone is unique and talented, another is that opinions are meant to be respected, especially when teamwork is involved, and patience is a virtue.

What are your plans now that you are finally out of the BBNaija house?

Well, a couple of things which include, but are not limited to, pushing my modelling career to a higher level with lasting brand relationships, expanding and growing my businesses, BODYLAB fitness centre, and HAIRLAB salon and spa, build on my interest in real estate, do more with my charity foundation, where I can pro-

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vide help to kids in schools, scholarships and relief packages for the disabled.

You have been on one or two major platforms, the Mr Africa platform where you cinched the title, and now Big Brother Naija, where you emerged as one of the finalists. Which platform has given you the most exposure?

Honestly, both platforms have given me the exposure I need. The Mister Africa International helped me see a different side of things and I gained a lot of new families from different parts of the continent and got the opportunity to travel around and learn new things.

With BBN, the publicity, fame, the enormous fanbase gained, and prizes that come with it cannot be overemphasized. It’s a whole néw world entirely. I am grateful to both platforms, this one and Mr Africa International.

If you were not entangled romantically with Liqourose, which other female housemate would have gotten your attention?

And if I wasn’t close to her, l can’t tell who else I would have been close to. It could have been any of them You did a task in the house on mental health. What lesson did you learn from that task, and how did you feel when Kayvee had to leave Biggie’s house because of his mental health?

I’ve learned that mental health is a very vital thing that most people tend to care less about and people should be paying

special attention to their mental health, especially in the times we live in now.

When Kayvee left, I was scared and felt really sad and bad but hopeful.

Who was your favourite housemate, and what fond memory do you have of him or her?

This is a tough one because I was close to several people and drew inspiration from them. There is Liquorose, Whitemoney, Boma, Kayvee, Cross, Sammie, Niyi, Yerins, Princess, Aarin, Saga, Beatrice

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What is your greatest fear in life?

That would be not being worthy and losing relevance. From an early age, I have been taught that it is important to grow in life and help make a difference in the world and I have always wanted to do just that hence the reason I launched my Ime foundation. So not adding value to lives would be the worst thing and of course, my biggest fear is being or staying average. I have always wanted to be exceptional. And hence why I work so hard to stand out and make a difference in the world.

If you were Nigeria’s President, what are three important rules you would make to move the country forward?

Equal pay for both men and women.

Free and Quality education; not paying for textbooks for primary and secondary school students.

Free and quality health care at Public health centres. The health budget would be a priority.

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ZEBRA PRINTS Zebra print is gaining ground now and it’s way easier to style than the all time favourite leopard print. It’s basic black-and-white colour makes it easy to match any and everything making it a versatile print to have in your wardrobe.

Whether you want to dress formal or casual the zebra print can be dressed up or down easily depending on how you style it and If you’re a newbie to this print, we suggest trying out funky accessories like shoes, bags, scarves, or jewelry before going all out on the Zebra print outfit. Here are some few tips to incorporate this print into your wardrobe

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DON’T BE AFRAID TO MIX PATTERNS

Mixing print can be done right as long as you know how. the trick is to stick to a colours that match or compliment so as not to look like a print riot.

JENNIFER OSEH

THINK OUTSIDE THE BLACKANDWHITE BOX Zebra prints can also come in other colours which is okay too. Just make sure when you find the Zebra print you like in the colour that you like, you wear it with confidence and style.

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STICK TO A COLOR THEME

Go all in on the twotone theme of the print and stick to simple basic black or white staples to pair your zebra print . Take a cue from CHARLOTTE KAMALE and you have the look on lock for a day out.

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EYE CATCHING COLOUR Sine Zebra print is black and white,it’s easy to match it with bold colour accessories to give a pop to your outfit. .

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MONOCHROME If you dare to go all out with the Zebra print then go Monochrome.

Its bold, sassy and show stopping.

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START WITH ACCESSORIES The best way to dip a toe into the trend is by stepping into a pair of zebra print shoes, bag or any other piece of accessory. This way you play it safe till you get a hang of going all out with the print.

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BEAUTY

Black It Out

Use your kajal as lipstick for a more nourishing velvety formula that moisturises and protects at the same time. This dark shade is just what you need for a music concert, as the creamy matte formula is comfortable and lightweight.

BOLD

Lips

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Orange

If you are intimidated by bright colours, you need to get one to banish the fear. Orange is a nice colour to try as it suits many skin tones and what’s fabulous about an orange lip is that it can brighten up any dull look in an instance.

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Making bold fashion and beauty choices is one way to stand out from the crowd, but one doesn’t have to put in much effort to g you have bold coloured lips.

Bold lipsticks have been the rage for many years, and now they are here to stay. Colours like blue, black and forest green are bold lipstick choices, and people are more willing to experiment with solid and bold colours to give that oomph that gives a showstopping pout.

Here are some colours to try...

Maroon

Purple

Red

Pink

A little goth and very bold, this 90s inspired trend has everyone crossing over to the dark side. Maroons and burgundies favour warmer skin tones, while deeper plums, oxblood and wines better suit those who have skin with cool undertones.

Every woman needs a goto red lipstick, and there is a red lipstick shade for just about every skin tone. If you have warm, honey skin with yellow or gold undertones, try something that leans to orange. If you have porcelain or dark skin with cool undertones, blue-based, deeper shades look best.

Wear it matte or glossy either way; it’s a classic.

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The thought of leaving your house in purple lipstick might sound ridiculous, but these hues aren’t just for hippies only. They might be slightly bolder than your staples butLilac can easily be substituted for any soft pink and a more concentrated purple is just as bright as your favourite berry or fuchsia. Deeper, more pigmented shades work better on darker skin, and lilacs look natural on lighter complexions.

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting Barbie’s perfect, then a fuchsia shade like this one is just what you need.

This shade is festive, bold and fun.

Blue

Blue lipstick is a standout colour, and it’s either you love or hate it. If you like to take a risk, this colour pout is excellent for you. You might not like it at the first try, but after one or two uses, the look will grow on you.

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