Allure 09052016

May 8, 2016

Common Style Blunders Men Make

BANKY W - Inspired By Life

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e m a i l : a l l u r e fo r t h e wo rl d @ v a n g u a r d n g r. c o m

PEOPLE 4 6

How To Rock Floral For Work Common Style Blunders Men Make

FASHION 15

• Footprint To Africa Launches Market Square • UBA CEO Awards

Banky W

Quotes...

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy it’s all that matters”.

Editor’s Note Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a. Banky W, is appreciative of life. He has learnt not to take his waking moments for granted. A cancer scare a few years ago opened his eyes to how frail the human is. One can be here today and gone the next. We are, indeed, like candles in the wind; life comes to an end when the wind blows out.

Overcoming cancer changed the man from the inside; now inspired by life, he sets out to touch lives through his music and his generosity to the poor and needy.

Banky started out like any struggling artiste or entrepreneur. What he had going for him were his talent and passion. He stuck with them long enough for him to get his breakthrough. Another confirmation that success draws near a man “diligent in all his ways”. Pamela Echemunor spent time with him and the models for this shoot. See pp. 8-10.

On our fashion pages, Yemisi Suleiman compiles “Blunders Men Make”. See pp. 6-7 to find out.

Sneakers have transformed from tracks-only footwear to red carpet staple. Really? Yeah! You may not be edgy enough to wear them on the red carpet but they are good to go everywhere else. See p. 5.

Have a great week!

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How To Rock By - Pamela Echemunor

for Work

The typical 9-5 job rarely ever makes room for the nonconformist dresser to express his/ her fashionable side. Normally, the strict formal attire for work does not include things like colourful patterns and overly bold prints, but who says you can’t bend the rules a little bit? Floral prints are a great way to brighten any dull or overly simple looking ensemble and can work for practically any time of day. Here are some fun ways to rock floral for work.

nude bag classic white shirt

nude pump

Ditch the black skirt for a floral one Pair a classic white shirt with a floral skirt and finish with a pair of nude pumps, this look will definitely propel you from dull to exciting. floral skirt

eye catching top

floral print blouse

floral glasses

Try out a bold floral shirt or top for work paired with a solid white, plain red skirt paired with matching red shoes to complete the look.

Floral accessories Try adding some simple yet cute floral earrings, bracelets, glasses and even rings to your work ensemble for a more playful touch.

floral bracelet

floral earings floral watch

Work dress For the daring ones, do a knee length floral dress tone down with a nude belt and nude heels to match finish the look with gold accessories.

red skirt

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floral bodycon dress

nude stiletto heels

FA S H I ON

Trendy Sneakers TOP 10 Every Girl Should Own By - Funke Ajomale Lately sneakers have become the new cool. We have seen them worn with fabulous gowns on the red carpet, runway, other social events, and even to work on dress down days.

See pictures of 10 yummy easy breezy sneakers we have picked for you, Enjoy!

FENDI

CONVERSE CROTCHET

ISA TAPIA

AXLE ARIGATOR

RAF ADIDAS

OMBRE SNEAKERS

MARNI

PUMA-FIERCE

ASICS

CIARA IN SNEAKERS

WHITE SNEAKERS

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FAS H I O N

FASH IO N

Common Style Blunders Men Make Too Many Prints

By - Yemisi Suleiman

Whether with casual clothes or dressy, avoid mixing too many patterns or prints together. If you’re wearing a suit, a good rule is to keep it to a max of two patterns. In other words, if you’re wearing a patterned suit, wear a solid shirt and a patterned tie, or if you’re wearing a solid suit, you can wear a patterned shirt and a patterned tie. But having a patterned tie, a patterned shirt, and a patterned suit can make you look too busy.

One of the biggest style mistake occurs when a man is not sure what he likes and is influenced by trends that have little to do with his own style.

There’s no shame in making a fashion faux-pas every now and again, even celebrities regularly featured on best-dressed lists have been known to do so. However, you can drastically reduce the number of fashion mistakes you make by eliminating a few bad style habits.

Here are some of the most common errors men make when it comes to fashion. Read them, adjust your wardrobe accordingly and you will be closer to having a clean style personality.

Improper Pants Length Don’t fold up your jeans or your chinos unless it’s an intentional fashion statement that you’re making. Your pants can come down to the bottom of your shoes but make sure they come just above the floor to avoid any unwanted fraying.

Wearing Too Many Colours Limit each of your outfits to a maximum of three colors or shades to maintain a coordinated look. When putting together an outfit, stick to complementary and analogous colors and remember that less is more

Excess Cologne

Keep Your Facial Hair Well Groomed The hair on your face should be orderly. Your face is the first thing noticed, and so maintaining your facial hair is important if you want to look sharp.

Deformed Shoes Keep at least two pairs of dress shoes in the same color so you can let one pair rest for a day from sweat and stretching. Doing this prevents them from warping in unwanted ways. Place shoetrees in your shoes when you’re not wearing them to maintain their best form.

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Clothes That Don’t Fit Overly baggy clothes will make you look like you’re wearing poor hand-medowns. If your body type makes it hard to find wellfitting clothes off the rack, make your tailor your best friend.

Mismatching Styles

Depending on the strength of your cologne, use with caution. If your cologne loses its scent later in the day, simply reapply. A good rule of thumb is to limit it to two sprays, once on your neck and wrists

Keep your outfits coherent and matching in style

Wrong Belt Colour If you’re wearing dress shoes, make sure the color of your belt matches the color of your dress shoes (for professional occasions). Also, the finish of the belt and shoes need to match.

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FAS H I O N

FASH IO N

Common Style Blunders Men Make Too Many Prints

By - Yemisi Suleiman

Whether with casual clothes or dressy, avoid mixing too many patterns or prints together. If you’re wearing a suit, a good rule is to keep it to a max of two patterns. In other words, if you’re wearing a patterned suit, wear a solid shirt and a patterned tie, or if you’re wearing a solid suit, you can wear a patterned shirt and a patterned tie. But having a patterned tie, a patterned shirt, and a patterned suit can make you look too busy.

One of the biggest style mistake occurs when a man is not sure what he likes and is influenced by trends that have little to do with his own style.

There’s no shame in making a fashion faux-pas every now and again, even celebrities regularly featured on best-dressed lists have been known to do so. However, you can drastically reduce the number of fashion mistakes you make by eliminating a few bad style habits.

Here are some of the most common errors men make when it comes to fashion. Read them, adjust your wardrobe accordingly and you will be closer to having a clean style personality.

Improper Pants Length Don’t fold up your jeans or your chinos unless it’s an intentional fashion statement that you’re making. Your pants can come down to the bottom of your shoes but make sure they come just above the floor to avoid any unwanted fraying.

Wearing Too Many Colours Limit each of your outfits to a maximum of three colors or shades to maintain a coordinated look. When putting together an outfit, stick to complementary and analogous colors and remember that less is more

Excess Cologne

Keep Your Facial Hair Well Groomed The hair on your face should be orderly. Your face is the first thing noticed, and so maintaining your facial hair is important if you want to look sharp.

Deformed Shoes Keep at least two pairs of dress shoes in the same color so you can let one pair rest for a day from sweat and stretching. Doing this prevents them from warping in unwanted ways. Place shoetrees in your shoes when you’re not wearing them to maintain their best form.

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Clothes That Don’t Fit Overly baggy clothes will make you look like you’re wearing poor hand-medowns. If your body type makes it hard to find wellfitting clothes off the rack, make your tailor your best friend.

Mismatching Styles

Depending on the strength of your cologne, use with caution. If your cologne loses its scent later in the day, simply reapply. A good rule of thumb is to limit it to two sprays, once on your neck and wrists

Keep your outfits coherent and matching in style

Wrong Belt Colour If you’re wearing dress shoes, make sure the color of your belt matches the color of your dress shoes (for professional occasions). Also, the finish of the belt and shoes need to match.

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REPORTAGE

REPORTAGE the business would face, as you can imagine. No one starts off at the top. You start from zero and work your way up. I didn’t have any real money. The only money we had was from working multiple jobs while going to school. I like to tell this little story.

When I had finished recording the music for my first EP, we figured we didn’t know anyone from anywhere who could help put us on so we would print a couple hundred copies of the music on CDs, then print posters and stick them on the side of the very old raggedy car that I had at the time. Then, we’d drive around the neighborhood towns and go to every single hair salon, nail shop and spa and plead for the owners to let me sing for the customers. IF they agreed, I’d sing one of my songs and then we’d sell CDs out of the trunk of my car for 5 dollars a piece.

That was the first income E.M.E. ever generated.

So when they say don’t despise the days of small beginnings, it’s completely true. I believe that no matter what you want to do in life, you kind of have to just start where you are. Play the cards you’re dealt and just start. The journey of a thousand miles really does begin with the first step; even if it’s a baby step.

What qualifies artistes to be signed under E.M.E.?

You have to be very talented, extremely hard working, incredibly unique, and be a very creative thinker.

As a brand ambassador for Ciroc, what does that entail?

I’m very proud to be representing Ciroc in this region. I love the product and everything their brand stands for. It’s a drink for those who work hard and want to play afterwards to celebrate their success; it’s all about stopping to smell the roses in this journey called life. As their brand ambassador, I basically represent that Ciroc lifestyle here in Nigeria and Africa.

I try to incorporate the brand in my work and life and, by example, show people what working very hard and playing hard looks like.

Banky W

What was the inspiration behind your ‘Undeniable’ album?

Every album I’ve ever put out has been largely based on my life and personal experiences, at the time, or at least on things I’ve witnessed and been inspired by. “Undeniable” the EP, was my first project so the music was inspired by the life I was living at that time and the things I was going through.

- Inspired By Life

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIK PHOTOGRAPHY: AHAM IBELEME STYLIST: Tomiwa for Style by Ayaba MAKE-UP: Zaron Cosmetics HAIR: Tony for HairCraft MODELS: NATASHA AND CHINNY FOR CATCH22 MODEL MANAGEMENT All Outfits by the models are from Ayaba.

LOCATION: Fahrenheit Loft, Akin Ogunlewe off Ligali Ayorinde, VI, Lagos.

By - Pamela Echemunor

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ward-winning artiste, entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) record label, christened Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a.

Banky W, is a multi-talented individual who had a passion and fueled it to accomplish his life-long dream of becoming a household name. With a dream in his heart and an enviably silky voice, Banky rose into the limelight of the Nigerian music scene.

He laid aside his Engineering degree and returned to Nigeria, where he started his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment and hasn’t turned back since. He has several endorsements and has produced some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene.

In this sit down, he illuminates his life, challenges, work and plans.

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What Was Growing Up Like For You? I was born in the United States but when I was around 5 years old, we moved back to Nigeria so I grew up here; for about 12 years. I went back to the States at about 18 years old and did my senior year of high school and then university. I like to think I got the best of both worlds growing up because I had just enough of the States in my upbringing but also enough of Nigeria; so I could learn about our values, cultures, etc.

Is music something you always envisioned for yourself?

I always wanted to be a musician among some other things. In fact, I was so in love with music and singing that there was a stage in my life, as a teenager, that my parents, when they needed to punish me for doing wrong would do so by cutting off my music privileges. They knew that was what meant the most to me. So, if for instance, I wasn’t focusing enough on

my school work, they’d temporarily ban me from singing in the choir and from all my musical groups until I picked up the slack.

How did your E.M.E. record label come to be?

I was in university in New York. Around my third year, I started recording music in local studios. After a lot of work, I got to the point where the music I was making started to sound pretty decent so I started looking for a record deal. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t find the right kind of deal; it was quite frustrating at the time. Now, Jay Z had always been an inspiration to me so I read up on his story. He’d said that he couldn’t get a record deal so he started his own company. So, I called up my best friend and said that we were going to do the same thing. That’s how E.M.E. was formed; right there, in my dorm room.

What challenges did you encounter starting up E.M.E.?

I encountered the same challenges anyone else in

How did you deal with the shoulder cancer scare you had earlier in life?

I was very fortunate in the sense that it was detected early enough when it was in a specific place in my body (my shoulder) and had not yet spread to other parts. I had surgery twice (because it came back a second time years later) but God really blessed me that I didn’t have to go through the hell that a lot of victims do. I learnt through that period to never take life for granted; one day you’re walking along and all is fine and then the next thing, you know you can be blindsided by something so intense that will change your life forever. Thanks be to God that I’m completely fine now and I pray that it will never come back again.

To what do you owe your success?

I owe it completely to God. I would be nothing without Him. I’m successful because of the grace of God and the love and support from friends and fans.

Your music is deep and soulful. What inspires your writing?

My writing is inspired by life. The experiences I’ve had and the ones I’ve witnessed; that’s what helps me to write.

Your music has taken you global. What challenges, logistically and otherwise, do you face?

I think the major challenge we face now is more about the structure; the business part of show business in Nigeria is where we’re lacking. We still May 8, 2016 /

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REPORTAGE

REPORTAGE the business would face, as you can imagine. No one starts off at the top. You start from zero and work your way up. I didn’t have any real money. The only money we had was from working multiple jobs while going to school. I like to tell this little story.

When I had finished recording the music for my first EP, we figured we didn’t know anyone from anywhere who could help put us on so we would print a couple hundred copies of the music on CDs, then print posters and stick them on the side of the very old raggedy car that I had at the time. Then, we’d drive around the neighborhood towns and go to every single hair salon, nail shop and spa and plead for the owners to let me sing for the customers. IF they agreed, I’d sing one of my songs and then we’d sell CDs out of the trunk of my car for 5 dollars a piece.

That was the first income E.M.E. ever generated.

So when they say don’t despise the days of small beginnings, it’s completely true. I believe that no matter what you want to do in life, you kind of have to just start where you are. Play the cards you’re dealt and just start. The journey of a thousand miles really does begin with the first step; even if it’s a baby step.

What qualifies artistes to be signed under E.M.E.?

You have to be very talented, extremely hard working, incredibly unique, and be a very creative thinker.

As a brand ambassador for Ciroc, what does that entail?

I’m very proud to be representing Ciroc in this region. I love the product and everything their brand stands for. It’s a drink for those who work hard and want to play afterwards to celebrate their success; it’s all about stopping to smell the roses in this journey called life. As their brand ambassador, I basically represent that Ciroc lifestyle here in Nigeria and Africa.

I try to incorporate the brand in my work and life and, by example, show people what working very hard and playing hard looks like.

Banky W

What was the inspiration behind your ‘Undeniable’ album?

Every album I’ve ever put out has been largely based on my life and personal experiences, at the time, or at least on things I’ve witnessed and been inspired by. “Undeniable” the EP, was my first project so the music was inspired by the life I was living at that time and the things I was going through.

- Inspired By Life

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIK PHOTOGRAPHY: AHAM IBELEME STYLIST: Tomiwa for Style by Ayaba MAKE-UP: Zaron Cosmetics HAIR: Tony for HairCraft MODELS: NATASHA AND CHINNY FOR CATCH22 MODEL MANAGEMENT All Outfits by the models are from Ayaba.

LOCATION: Fahrenheit Loft, Akin Ogunlewe off Ligali Ayorinde, VI, Lagos.

By - Pamela Echemunor

A

ward-winning artiste, entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) record label, christened Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a.

Banky W, is a multi-talented individual who had a passion and fueled it to accomplish his life-long dream of becoming a household name. With a dream in his heart and an enviably silky voice, Banky rose into the limelight of the Nigerian music scene.

He laid aside his Engineering degree and returned to Nigeria, where he started his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment and hasn’t turned back since. He has several endorsements and has produced some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene.

In this sit down, he illuminates his life, challenges, work and plans.

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/ May 8, 2016

What Was Growing Up Like For You? I was born in the United States but when I was around 5 years old, we moved back to Nigeria so I grew up here; for about 12 years. I went back to the States at about 18 years old and did my senior year of high school and then university. I like to think I got the best of both worlds growing up because I had just enough of the States in my upbringing but also enough of Nigeria; so I could learn about our values, cultures, etc.

Is music something you always envisioned for yourself?

I always wanted to be a musician among some other things. In fact, I was so in love with music and singing that there was a stage in my life, as a teenager, that my parents, when they needed to punish me for doing wrong would do so by cutting off my music privileges. They knew that was what meant the most to me. So, if for instance, I wasn’t focusing enough on

my school work, they’d temporarily ban me from singing in the choir and from all my musical groups until I picked up the slack.

How did your E.M.E. record label come to be?

I was in university in New York. Around my third year, I started recording music in local studios. After a lot of work, I got to the point where the music I was making started to sound pretty decent so I started looking for a record deal. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t find the right kind of deal; it was quite frustrating at the time. Now, Jay Z had always been an inspiration to me so I read up on his story. He’d said that he couldn’t get a record deal so he started his own company. So, I called up my best friend and said that we were going to do the same thing. That’s how E.M.E. was formed; right there, in my dorm room.

What challenges did you encounter starting up E.M.E.?

I encountered the same challenges anyone else in

How did you deal with the shoulder cancer scare you had earlier in life?

I was very fortunate in the sense that it was detected early enough when it was in a specific place in my body (my shoulder) and had not yet spread to other parts. I had surgery twice (because it came back a second time years later) but God really blessed me that I didn’t have to go through the hell that a lot of victims do. I learnt through that period to never take life for granted; one day you’re walking along and all is fine and then the next thing, you know you can be blindsided by something so intense that will change your life forever. Thanks be to God that I’m completely fine now and I pray that it will never come back again.

To what do you owe your success?

I owe it completely to God. I would be nothing without Him. I’m successful because of the grace of God and the love and support from friends and fans.

Your music is deep and soulful. What inspires your writing?

My writing is inspired by life. The experiences I’ve had and the ones I’ve witnessed; that’s what helps me to write.

Your music has taken you global. What challenges, logistically and otherwise, do you face?

I think the major challenge we face now is more about the structure; the business part of show business in Nigeria is where we’re lacking. We still May 8, 2016 /

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REPORTAGE don’t have proper royalties being paid; we’re lacking in the royalties, publishing, licensing etc. arm of the business. In order for us to compete properly in the global space, that has to be addressed and fixed with the help of the government.

Who are your musical influences?

Pretty much anyone who’s made good music that I’ve listened to. I’m influenced by everyone from Jay Z to Lauryn Hill, to Brandy, to Usher, to 2Face and even more recent greats like Drake and Kanye West.

Tell us about the “I am Capable” Fund.

The “I am Capable” Fund is a scholarship that I started some years ago. I was fortunate enough to attend a private university due to the scholarships I qualified for. I always said that when I became successful enough, I would in turn give out scholarships to students who need it and help them get their education. I’ve been able to put a few kids through private university on full and partial scholarships. It’s something I pray to continue to be able to do and to expand by partnering with corporate Nigeria.

You have an Engineering degree. Did you ever work with it and do you have plans to in the future?

After graduating, I worked for an engineering company in NY for a few years before moving back home to pursue my music dreams. While I don’t necessarily work in engineering anymore, I definitely apply the skills I gained from my education in running my business now. Everything from problem solving, pitching and presentation of projects, to execution of the work… All the tools I use in trying to be a successful, efficient, businessman, I picked up in school. So, unquestionably, my education has come in very handy. There are deals I’ve been able to get and work on, there are conversations with corporates

that I have, that most people in my business don’t even know about and wouldn’t be able to handle; I owe that to being fortunate enough to have a scholarship to go to school.

Unfortunately, not everyone will be as blessed as I was to attend college. You can still be successful without an education. However, if you’re able to get one, I strongly encourage it. Being educated will only help you become better at what you do; it will never hurt.

What life motto do you live by?

“The best way to predict your future is to create it” and “Eighty percent of achieving anything is just believing in it enough to keep going regardless of the circumstances”.

You are known for dressing dapper but the hats remain a mystery. Is it a brand thing or is there another reason?

I decided to start dressing more formally with suits, hats and all in order to separate myself from the average Nigerian musician. Years ago, when I had just touched down in Nigeria, I came to perform at a show and upon getting backstage, I realized that the entire music business almost looked like we were in one big-boy band. Every artiste was in an Ed Hardy type of t-shirt and jeans with the Arabian scarfs on (they were hot at the time). I decided there and then that I would change my whole look and style because I wanted to stand out; I wanted people to see and hear me and take note of the fact that I was different from everyone else and unique.

Are you single?

Yes.

Every album I’ve ever put out has been loosely based on my life and personal experiences, at the time

Would you say you feel fulfilled so far?

I would say I’m very grateful but not at all satisfied.

I feel like I have so much more to achieve.

Congratulations on your Samsung and MTN endorsements. How does it feel?

It feels great. Thank you. I’m very grateful for the deals I have and to be blessed enough to work with such amazing companies. Samsung and MTN are very successful, credible, classy companies with great products so I’m fortunate to be associated with them.

We have mutually beneficial working relationships as I do my best to add value to their brand as they add value to mine.

What projects are you working on at the moment?

I’m finishing up my new album tentatively called “Songs About You”. I’m also going to be working on a couple more albums as well; a joint duet album with Iyanya and a rap mix tape hosted by DJ Xclusive. I’m also helping to ready releases by my artistes, Shaydee and Niyola. Outside of the music space, I’ve set up my own production company/multi-media agency called Pace Setters Agency. There, I’m putting my directorial/ production/film making skills to work; we shoot TV commercials, music videos, ad campaigns and documentaries. I’m building our capacity to transition into full length feature films. You’ll be hearing a lot more from PSA in the near future and I’m excited about what this new venture will achieve.

What is your favourite drink/cocktail?

Peach Ciroc with pineapple and/or cranberry juice.

What is your favourite meal?

Jollof rice, grilled peri peri chicken and fried plantain but my trainer says I have to cut down on rice. This makes me very, very sad.

Was your song “Yes/No” written for someone special?

At the time, yes.

Can you address rumours about your 3-album release being your last album?

I’m not retiring per se. But after this set of albums, I will probably look to push my other business ventures a bit and work in the background for a few years.

Any word for your fans?

Thank you all so much. I wouldn’t be here without you and I hope to continue to meet or exceed your expectations. I’m a living testimony to that fact that if you believe in God and believe in yourself, nothing is impossible.

Do you have anything to say about the issues ensuing between Tiwa Savage and TeeBillz?

No comment.

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HEALTHY LIVING101

HEA L T H

By - Teri Mendes

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Ways Gut Bacteria Affect Your Health

1. INFANT COLIC Abnormal gut bacteria in infants may be one cause of colic, or excessive crying, recent research suggests.

In the study, colicky babies (who cry for more than three hours a day without a medical reason) had a distinct bacterial “signature”. They had higher numbers of bacteria from a group called Proteobacteria in their guts compared to babies without colic.

Proteobacteria include bacteria known to produce gas, which may cause pain in infants and lead to crying, the researchers said.

These abnormities disappeared after the first few months of life, which suggests they are temporary.

However, this study was small and conducted for just a few months, so additional, longer studies are needed to confirm the results.

2. BRAIN Disrupting gut bacteria may have an effect on the brain, and in turn, behavior, studies in animal suggest.

A 2011 study in mice found that animals given antibiotics (which kill gut bacteria) became less anxious, and when their gut bacteria was restored, so was their anxiety.

Mice given antibiotics also showed changes in their brain chemistry that have been linked to depression.

The researchers said they suspect the bacteria are producing chemicals that can access and influence the brain.

If gut bacteria play a role in human behavior, it’s possible that therapies that aim to restore normal gut flora, such as probiotics, may be helpful in correcting behavior and mood changes in people with

gastrointestinal diseases, according to the researchers.

However, it’s not clear if the results apply to people.

3. IMMUNE SYSTEM Your gut is the main area in the body where the immune system interacts with what’s brought in from the outside world. Thus, the interaction between gut bacteria and your own cells appear to play an important role in the development of a fullyfunctioning immune system. According to a 2003 review paper, lymphatic tissue in the intestine contains the largest pool of cells capable of producing an immune response.

A 2012 study found that whether babies are fed breast milk or formula influences the composition of their gut bacteria, and in turn, the development of their immune system. Babies fed only breast milk had more diversity in their gut bacteria than babies who were fed only formula. There was also a link between the genes that were “turned on” in the babies’ gut bacteria, and the genes that were “turned on” in their immune system.

Breast is best people!

4. HEART DISEASE When gut bacteria feed on certain foods — including eggs and beef — they produce a compound that could boost the risk of heart disease, according to a recent study.

Participants in the study with high levels of the compound, called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), in their blood were 2.5 times more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or to die over a three-year period compared with people with low levels of the compound.

Although the findings are preliminary, the results reinforce existing dietary recommendations for lowering heart disease risk, which advise people to reduce consumption of foods high in fat and cholesterol (such as beef and eggs), the researchers said.

TERI Speaks Morning Teri, I currently use st. Ives apricot facial scrub, I never knew that scrub soap in bar form existed until I saw it on one of ALLURE fashion.

Can you please recommend any good scrub soap.

Thanks Ekene.

e t o u week Q of the Mens sana in corpore sano.

(Your prayer must be for a sound mind in a sound body.)

- JUVENAL 5. OBESITY A growing body of research suggests that gut bacteria influence weight. One recent study found that obese people have a less diversity in their gut flora than lean people.

Other studies have suggested that an increase in a group of gut bacteria called Firmicutes, and a decrease in a group of gut bacteria called Bacteroidetes, are linked with obesity.

Research done on animals may provide clues about how gut bacteria affect weight gain. One recent study found that mice that received a “gut bacteria transplant” from an obese person gained more weight and fat mass than those who received bacteria from a lean person.

What’s more, the transplant altered the metabolism of the mice: animals that received gut bacteria from an obese person had metabolic changes linked with obesity in humans (such as increased production of compounds called branched-chain amino acids); while those that received gut bacteria from a lean person had metabolic changes linked with reduced body weight (such as increased breakdown of carbohydrates).

That is it for today my readers! Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it here first!

For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

Dear Ekene, I would not recommend a scrub soap for the face, as it may be to coarse for the skin, based on different skin types. The best remedy is stick to what you re doing but only exfoliate 3 times a week and not every day. Another thing you can try to include in your daily routine when you moisturise is vitamin c topical powder or cream. It’s wakes up the skin in the morning and is a natural face brightener. The one by body shop is one of my personal favourites.

You can get this at most pharmacies (Ebeano and Prince pharmacy or Maddy Chemists definitely has it in stock) Stay Beautiful!

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POCKET FINA By - Omilola Oshikoya The Young African Woman: How to Build Wealth at Every Stage of Your Life ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

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interested in buying items such as bags etc. Bags can be a good investment depending on your purpose for acquiring them. So for instance you should buy a bag of good quality that would last long and preferably a timeless classic like a Louis Vuitton bag as opposed to seasonal or trend based items. You can also consider buying a neutral colour. You can also begin to buy valuable jewelry like gold, which appreciates over time and can be sold when cash strapped. It is very important to withstand peer pressure at this stage. Focus on your vision and goal.

Stage 3: The Young African Woman

Key things to consider at this stage include:

This is known as the accumulation stage and is typically between ages 20-30/35. At this point, a person has just graduated or has started working and has some disposable income. Income is typically larger than expenses at this stage. Some may live with their parents while some may begin to consider getting their own accommodation.

This is also a stage when people begin to think about settling down etc. Needs include gadgets like smart phones, cars, appliances like dvd players etc. This is the best time to begin to develop a personal financial system. The earlier you start the more time you have for your money to grow and enjoy the benefits of compounding. I love Albert Einsteins quote which says “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t pays it”. Basically compounding interest simply means that the money you earn as interest is put back into your account or investment thereby allowing your money to grow faster. An individual at this stage should develop a savings and investment culture, learn and practice the principles of personal finance which is budgeting and also consider setting up an emergency fund.

In terms of investing this is a good time to invest in riskier assets and take advantage of long term growth opportunities.

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Have a vision board

2.

Set financial goals

3.

Prepare monthly budgets

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Establish a savings culture

5.

Invest in the stock market

Mrs Ibukun Awosika, started her first business at age 25, today she is the first female chair of one of Africa’s biggest banks.

At this stage, a young woman is also concerned about her appearance and so she is

KATHY EMIKO

Pay off any debts accumulated in University such as student loans, credit card 6. debts etc 7.

Invest in yourself.

8.

Start a business

Omilola Oshikoya is Africa’s premier Wealth Coach and the founder of Omilola Oshikoya International. After over 10 years in finance /investment banking, Omilola resigned from a successful career in pursuit of fulfilment. Please send an email to Omilola on pocketfinance@omilola.com.

Twitter: @omilola, Instagram: @omilolaoshikoya, Facebook: @omilolaoshikoya, Website: www.omilola.com

BodyPerfect not just slimming but fitness

BANANA AND WEIGHTLOSS: THE TRUTH You have probably heard dietitians talking a lot about how bananas are one of those fruits you should avoid especially if you are on a weight loss diet because of the high sugar content. I know a lot of people who became afraid to eat bananas because they were made to believe that bananas will make them fat.

And while it is true that bananas are high in sugar, they can only promote weight gain if you are not careful with how many calories you eat and combine them with fats. I know fruitarians who only eat fresh fruit and maintain ideal body weight – they have the most fitness and tone, in spite the fact that they eat dozens of bananas every week.

The secret is that they don’t load themselves with fatty foods, which accumulate into fat cells

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when you combine them with sugary foods such as bananas. So it is safe to say that if you control your fat intake you may enjoy this delicious fruit without feeling guilty or gaining weight. In fact, by including this fantastic fruit into your diet you will improve your digestion, remove excess toxins and make your skin glow.

Bananas can be part of a healthy weight loss plan.

Bananas contain fiber and resistant starch, which support weight loss. They’re also a nutritious, lowenergy-density food, which is good for dropping pounds. And they don’t live up to their once bad reputation of being a diet-wrecking fruit to avoid.

But whether they’re good for weight loss comes down to calories. You should set your daily calorie goal to ensure healthy weight loss and must include the calories from bananas as part of your total daily intake.

BANANAS HAVE MODERATE CALORIES. While bananas contain a moderate number of calories that can work well within a diet plan, to create a plan, you first need a daily calorie goal.

If you’re unsure how many calories you consume, keep track of everything you eat and drink for a few days and tally the total calories. The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to drop just 1 to 2 pounds a week. To determine a calorie goal that achieves weight loss at that rate, reduce your daily caloric intake by 500 to 1,000 calories. Now you can plan to work bananas into your menu.

A large, 8-inch banana has 121 calories, but if you choose a small, 6-inch banana, you’ll shave off a quarter of the calories as it only has 90. A banana supplies the perfect number of calories for a snack, but also has enough calories to ruin a diet if you meet your daily calorie goal, and then randomly add the banana. While bananas provide a range of nutrients, they are excellent sources of potassium and vitamin B-6, and have around 10 percent of the RDA for a nutrient you might not expect -- vitamin C. Fiber and Resistant Starch in Bananas TO BE CONTINUED ...

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

Email: bodyperfectng@gmail.com | Twitter: @usoorganic | Email: bodyperfectng@gmail.com | Twitter: @usoorganic | BB: 2B679D12 | Blog: princess Kathy Emiko.

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The New Face Of Burberry

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fter several years of being faces of Burberry, Super models Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss are passing down the torch to Lily James, who is best known for her role in Cinderella and Downton Abbey. In a statement she said “I am thrilled to be officially joining the Burberry family. I am so proud to be British, it really means a lot, shooting my

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Jourdan Dunn Launches Cookbook

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uper model Jourdan Dunn is breaking the norm that says models don’t eat by launching a cookbook. The model and devoted chef revealed that she planned to follow in the footsteps of fellow models Lorraine Pascal and Sophie Dahl by putting pen to paper and sharing her favourite recipes with the world via her cookbook. She is however yet to reveal a release date for the book.

first campaign was so special. I don’t want to give away too much but I had a lot of fun showing a different side of myself.” Lily James is to be the new face of Burberry’s pillar fragrance family and will launch the brand’s new My Burberry Black scent in August, via a film and print campaign shot by Mario Testino.

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UBA CEO Awards

Footprint to Africa launches Market Square

By - Pamela Echemunor

By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc recently hosted guests at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos as it celebrated its staff that performed exceptionally well in the 2015 financial year. The event is a tradition that the bank has maintained since 2010. This was the eighth edition since its inception. The theme of the night was “The Evolution of UBA” and was aimed at celebrating UBA’s rich history as one of the biggest and dominant banks since its inception in 1949.

The event featured a dance drama headlined by top Nollywood stars like Segun Arinze, Norbert Young, Ireti Doyle and Gideon Okeke. They highlighted the men and women who have made UBA what it is today.

The multi-cultural diversity of the UBA group was evident at the event; including board members and managing directors of UBA’s subsidiaries in all its 18 countries of operations outside Nigeria. The highlight of the awards was the “GMD’s Special Award” for a staff that performed exceptionally in his or her assigned duties in 2015, displaying positive attitude towards work and colleagues, maturity in handling the bank’s internal and external customers etc.

Tony O Elumelu, Okezie Ikpeazu, Phillips Oduoza, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu & Kennedy Uzoka

Tony Elumelu & wife, Awele

yemi alade

Phillips & Jumai Oduoza

Sola Oyebade, Yetunde & Ronke Ademiluyi

Kennedy Uzoka & wife Lotana Mr. and Mrs Awele Elumelu & children

Abiola Aloba

YEMI ALADE IS BRAND AMBASSADOR AFWL & AFWN 2016 By - Yemisi Suleiman

Ace Musician - Dbanj

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Ace Singer - Korede Bello

Victor Osadolor & wife Aderonke

Nigeria’s female music sensation, Yemi Alade, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2016.

Speaking on the criteria for selection, at a press event, which held recently in Lagos, Ronke Ademiluyi, founder of AFWN said this year, they decided to choose someone who embodies the true African woman.

“A strong, intellectual and musically inclined woman; her music reflects what’s good, what’s great and what’s best about the motherland. We couldn’t have chosen anyone more suitable to be our brand ambassador.”

Pics by - Oscar Ochiogu

Footprint to Africa Limited, a business/ financial news resource and investment bridge company, last weekend in Lagos, launched two new services into the market: The Market Square and Africa in 10 Minutes.

Organisers believe that if you are not in the Market Square, you are not in business as The Market Square not only help businesses find the right agents but also help SMES connect foreign partners and financiers for a mutually beneficial relationship. On the other hand, Africa in 10 Minutes, is an online broadcast of serious financial news central to African economy.

The event which took place at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, brought together business owners seeking such platform to grow their businesses.

Osita Oparaugo, MD Footprint to Africa Limited, in his remarks was optimistic that this new venture is a platform that will rule the world, unite Africa and grow the SMEs in Nigeria. He encouraged owners of small businesses to seek to build partnerships and synergies instead of looking for loans as joint ventures will encourage businesses to grow.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, noted that although Africa is doing quite well with social networking, he pointed out that Nigerian needed to do more businesses especially with the SMES. While commending Footprint Africa for seeing a gap and doing something to address the gap in other to improve the value chain, he described the platform “as an idea whose time has come “ In his speech, former President, Pan African Parliament, Hon. Bethel Amadi, said in other to grow businesses in Africa, there has to be harmonisation of legislations across Africa as this will help eliminate common issues that hinder businesses across Africa such as, Issuance of visas, registration of businesses and customs operations.

He added that the low level of infrastructural development and corruption in the civil service as well as bureaucratic bottlenecks, all help to hinder integration of trade in the continent. He called on guests to support this new initiative by footprint Africa as it is through such effort that “the hope of Africa rising will happen”.

Bethel Amadi

Osita Oparaugo

frank

Ajala Keyede

Peter Owunna

Olisa & Oge Mokelu

Ene Lawani

Lizzie Mensah & Babatunde Oguntayo

Pamela-Vigboro Leesi

Dikko Umar- Radda

ndid obi

Victoria Micheals

amaka

Elvira & Alain Salleras

Ike Ogbuebile

Daniel Chukwuocha

May 8, 2016 /

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PEOPLE

“ O N E P ARTY AT A TIME!”

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

:08034746487 | 08039675880

:08034746487 | 08039675880

UBA CEO Awards

Footprint to Africa launches Market Square

By - Pamela Echemunor

By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc recently hosted guests at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos as it celebrated its staff that performed exceptionally well in the 2015 financial year. The event is a tradition that the bank has maintained since 2010. This was the eighth edition since its inception. The theme of the night was “The Evolution of UBA” and was aimed at celebrating UBA’s rich history as one of the biggest and dominant banks since its inception in 1949.

The event featured a dance drama headlined by top Nollywood stars like Segun Arinze, Norbert Young, Ireti Doyle and Gideon Okeke. They highlighted the men and women who have made UBA what it is today.

The multi-cultural diversity of the UBA group was evident at the event; including board members and managing directors of UBA’s subsidiaries in all its 18 countries of operations outside Nigeria. The highlight of the awards was the “GMD’s Special Award” for a staff that performed exceptionally in his or her assigned duties in 2015, displaying positive attitude towards work and colleagues, maturity in handling the bank’s internal and external customers etc.

Tony O Elumelu, Okezie Ikpeazu, Phillips Oduoza, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu & Kennedy Uzoka

Tony Elumelu & wife, Awele

yemi alade

Phillips & Jumai Oduoza

Sola Oyebade, Yetunde & Ronke Ademiluyi

Kennedy Uzoka & wife Lotana Mr. and Mrs Awele Elumelu & children

Abiola Aloba

YEMI ALADE IS BRAND AMBASSADOR AFWL & AFWN 2016 By - Yemisi Suleiman

Ace Musician - Dbanj

14

/ May 8, 2016

Ace Singer - Korede Bello

Victor Osadolor & wife Aderonke

Nigeria’s female music sensation, Yemi Alade, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2016.

Speaking on the criteria for selection, at a press event, which held recently in Lagos, Ronke Ademiluyi, founder of AFWN said this year, they decided to choose someone who embodies the true African woman.

“A strong, intellectual and musically inclined woman; her music reflects what’s good, what’s great and what’s best about the motherland. We couldn’t have chosen anyone more suitable to be our brand ambassador.”

Pics by - Oscar Ochiogu

Footprint to Africa Limited, a business/ financial news resource and investment bridge company, last weekend in Lagos, launched two new services into the market: The Market Square and Africa in 10 Minutes.

Organisers believe that if you are not in the Market Square, you are not in business as The Market Square not only help businesses find the right agents but also help SMES connect foreign partners and financiers for a mutually beneficial relationship. On the other hand, Africa in 10 Minutes, is an online broadcast of serious financial news central to African economy.

The event which took place at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, brought together business owners seeking such platform to grow their businesses.

Osita Oparaugo, MD Footprint to Africa Limited, in his remarks was optimistic that this new venture is a platform that will rule the world, unite Africa and grow the SMEs in Nigeria. He encouraged owners of small businesses to seek to build partnerships and synergies instead of looking for loans as joint ventures will encourage businesses to grow.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, noted that although Africa is doing quite well with social networking, he pointed out that Nigerian needed to do more businesses especially with the SMES. While commending Footprint Africa for seeing a gap and doing something to address the gap in other to improve the value chain, he described the platform “as an idea whose time has come “ In his speech, former President, Pan African Parliament, Hon. Bethel Amadi, said in other to grow businesses in Africa, there has to be harmonisation of legislations across Africa as this will help eliminate common issues that hinder businesses across Africa such as, Issuance of visas, registration of businesses and customs operations.

He added that the low level of infrastructural development and corruption in the civil service as well as bureaucratic bottlenecks, all help to hinder integration of trade in the continent. He called on guests to support this new initiative by footprint Africa as it is through such effort that “the hope of Africa rising will happen”.

Bethel Amadi

Osita Oparaugo

frank

Ajala Keyede

Peter Owunna

Olisa & Oge Mokelu

Ene Lawani

Lizzie Mensah & Babatunde Oguntayo

Pamela-Vigboro Leesi

Dikko Umar- Radda

ndid obi

Victoria Micheals

amaka

Elvira & Alain Salleras

Ike Ogbuebile

Daniel Chukwuocha

May 8, 2016 /

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