WOW 2013

December 1, 2013

WOW 2013 - The Rediscovery experience - The Awards - The Talk show - The Fashion show

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From the editor...

The 5th edition of WOW marked a turning point. It ZDV D SKHQRPHQDO VXFFHVV ,W ZDV DOVR WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH we would have so many resource persons coming from DEURDG ,Q DGGLWLRQ LW ZDV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH ZH ZRXOG KDYH WZR sessions: the wellness seminar in the morning and the gala night where Allure Vanguard gave recognition awards to excellence and innovations in health and wellness.

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A Day Of WOW, Fun And Entertainment by -Yemisi Suleiman

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AWARDS Erelu Abiola Dosunmu presenting award to Dr. Abayomi Ajayi

Mrs Orode Ryan Okpu receiving her plaque from Erelu Abiola Dosunmu

Mrs Roli Uduaghan presenting a plaque to Mrs. Ebunola Anozie

Dr. Ola Orekunrin receiving her plaque from Allure Editor, Remmy Diagbare

Senator Oluremi Tinubu presenting a plaque to Mrs. Dolapo Opedipe representing the First Lady of Oyo State Mrs Florence Ajimobi

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WOW 2013: WHAT THE PEOPLE SAID by -Yemisi Suleiman

The topics that were chosen are the fabrics of our society - Aju Elumelu

I say thank you to the team that put this together - Data Okorodudu I have always wondered why a lot of Nigerian women take their health for granted. I am coming from the experience I had with my husband, I practically lived in the hospital for a year because my husband had cancer. One thing I took out from it, is that each day you wake up and you are able to move and you are QRUPDO GRQ¡W WDNH LW IRU JUDQWHG <RXU QXPEHU one investment in life apart from your relationship with God, should be your health.

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Evelyn Oputu was phenomenal - O Mikky It was very good. The speakers did a good job, Evelyn Oputu was phenomenal, passionate and engaging. I believe she made her point very succinctly. Overall, it was well organized.

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I have attended WOW before and this is truly fantastic. The speakers were top notch. I got a lot of education from the orthopedic doctor. I have been an orthopedic patient and I have also been a patient of sleep disorder. So what he talked about today on sleep study, I have XQGHUJRQH WKDW ,W ZDVQ¡W QHZ WR PH EXW WKH IDFW ZDV WKDW LW ZDV D UHLQIRUFHPHQW RI ZKDW , had to go through. And there are several people out there who were like me and do not know where to go. Mrs Oputu is an inspiration to Nigerian youths. What she is doing is what my dreams are and what I am putting together right now in trying to redirect our society. Also the fertility doctor was fantastic. I was talking with a few people sometime ago that there is help somewhere and that no woman should be without a child now. So the topics that were chosen are the fabrics of our society, what is going on, preventative health care. And we have WOW educating us that health is the way to go. Vanguard has been pacesetters; the crowd was wonderful Mrs. Fashola herself showed up, that is to buttress the fact that wow is here to stay.

, TXLWH EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WHG IURP LW - Ariba Pepple It was a fantastic event, very KLJK SURĂ&#x20AC;OHG IDFLOLWDWRUV , ZDV very impressed most importantly; I liked the orthopedic Dr session, because I particularly have a problem, so , TXLHW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WHG IURP WKDW DQG ,¡P ORRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR FRQVXOWLQJ with him. Apart from that, I also admired Eryca Fremantle not only as a woman but having gone through that she went WKURXJK DQG VKH¡V VWLOO VWDQGLQJ she is a tower of strength and quite enviable for all women.

It makes you a better person - Lydia Agose I enjoyed every bit of it, this is the second time I am attending WOW seminar, and it is a good forum for women as it quite educative. It makes you a better person; know how to take care of yourself. I enjoyed the last speaker mostly, because in spite of all she went through she is still standing strong and inspiring other people. I enjoyed every bit of the show.

The total package is fantastic

- Mrs. Nike Etiebet

The programme is a fantastic one. It should be a must attend for all women. I enjoyed Evelyn Oputu a lot. I think all women should listen to her to learn a lot about women in business how they can outgrow what I will call, the laid back syndrome of women and how they can grow alongside the men. I also like the session by Dr Abayomi, on fertility. A lot of women suffer from infertility and there are so many options they can take which can help them a lot. I am inspired by the last speaker, Eryca Freemantle as well, in spite of all her challenges she was able to overcome and she created a global business for herself, which is quiet inspiring. I like the idea of everyone knowing what their USP (unique selling point) is and being able to use it in the right way. I think that the total package is fantastic and a must attend for all women.

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Adebayo Jones Wows Audience With Diamond Collection by - Jemi Ekunkunbor Multiple-award winner, Adebayo Jones, once again left no one in doubt that he is a master of his craft. raft.

The London based designer, last weekend in Lagos, showcased a capsule collection of his works during the Gala / Awards Night at the 2013 Women on Wellness (WOW) Expose which took place e at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island.

Models strutted down the runway in well crafted, exotic pieces of dresses, skirts, tops, trousers and top coats. Each piece uniquely styled with lace appliquĂŠs and Zips featuring as details.

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Here are some of the designs put out at the show.

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VIVIAN OPUTA

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By Odun Ogunbiyi

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hat an exciting few weeks Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had! Art exhibitions, restaurant-hopping, productsamplingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all in my bid to bring you the ORZGRZQ RQ DOO WKH JRRG VWXĚ&#x2020; KDSSHQLQJ LQ WKH Lasgiddy area. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard job but somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to do it! Welcome to another instalment of Escape.

Support our theatre

Thursday 23rd October had me at an art exhibition at my usual stomping ground, Temple Muse. Celebrated contemporary artist Chidi Kwubiri showcased his three-layered Mother Tongue collection.

The Âżrst story consists oI huge canYases drenched in colour in his distinct dripping paint techniTue. The genius is how powerIul images reach out and grab you Irom a sea oI seemingly random dots oI colour. +is abstract worN pieces Irom :riting on the :all and ,n the :ood are great conYersation pieces, the interpretation oI which are made Ior liYely debates and certainly could be a reĂ&#x20AC;ection oI your mood. )inally the sculptures constructed by recycling art, made out oI anything and eYerything, haYe a proIound story to tell.

This girl is not by any means an art connoisseur, but , Nnow what , liNe and Chidi Kwubiri has as deÂżnitely earned his hype.

Next generation Kinky Hair

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M< good Iriend 1ibi /awson is doing all she can to change that.

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Mother Tongue

Thursday 23rd October had me at an art exhibition at my usual stomping ground, Temple Muse. Celebrated contemporary artist Chidi Kwubiri showcased his threelayered Mother Tongue collection.

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but , know Kwubiri has deÂżnitely

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Ladies that lunch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bistro 7

, reYiewed this restaurant last year Ior T: maga]ine and , haYe been a loyal customer eYer since. ,t is my IaYourite location Ior meeting up with my selI employed mummy types.

Computer in hand we take adYantage oI the super Iast :i-)i and on location coĚ&#x2020;ee house.

The decor is Iresh, chic and sophisticated, the serYice is great and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

They haYe an extensiYe menu coYering eYerything Irom pancakes, pasta made Irom scratch, burgers and eYerything in between. , am a huge Ian oI the mo]]arella sticks with three dipping sauces (garlic mayo, tomato and pimiento , the perIect egg %enedict and the spinach and Ieta rolls. :ith an award winning mixologist in the building it would be rude not try out some oI the cocktails....aIter noon oI course we haYe to maintain some standards. , highly recommend the Iruity sangrias, a tangy cosmopolitan, my personal IaYourite a slamming lychee martini.

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Cynthia Abudulahi WINS NIGERIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEXT SUPER MODEL CONTEST by - Ifueko Diagbare

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