Allure 23082015

August 23, 2015

Mad About MUD

Men’s Fashion Trend AFW London, 2015: Runway Trend

TIMI DAKOLO

- From Grass to Glory

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STORY TIMI DAKOLO

FEATURE Quotes...

“When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes.”

PEOPLE

- Victor Hugo

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.

Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

- William Arthur Ward

“People change and forget to tell each other.”

- Lillian Hellman

Editor’s Note

TEAM EDITOR DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI

YEMISI

ASST. EDITOR STYLE REPORTER

CONT. EDITOR COPY EDITOR CORRESPONDENTS LAYOUT / DESIGN

CONTRIBUTORS PHOTO PAMELA

R.

Remmy Diagbare

FATIMA

ONIPEDE

(08034746487)

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos.

For advertisement / enquiries, call DEBBIE: 08039675880,

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FASHION - Runway Trends

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STORY TIMI DAKOLO

FEATURE Quotes...

“When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes.”

PEOPLE

- Victor Hugo

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.

Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

- William Arthur Ward

“People change and forget to tell each other.”

- Lillian Hellman

Editor’s Note

TEAM EDITOR DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI

YEMISI

ASST. EDITOR STYLE REPORTER

CONT. EDITOR COPY EDITOR CORRESPONDENTS LAYOUT / DESIGN

CONTRIBUTORS PHOTO PAMELA

R.

Remmy Diagbare

FATIMA

ONIPEDE

(08034746487)

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos.

For advertisement / enquiries, call DEBBIE: 08039675880,

FA S HI O N

FA SH I O N

AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2015:

HOUSE OF MUCHA

NEDDLE POINT

Orange Is The New Black

FARIDAS ATELIER

KZN SA COLLECTIVE

Print Jackets

Amanda May, Milzu, Needle Point and Frida Atalier while architectural shapes informed the collections of Amanda May, Alisha and Steve Mandy.

It was a fabulous week for fashion, no doubt. We have selected the top trends from the Africa Fashion Week London 2015 to get you ready for the new season.

EYOLA

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nspired by nature, African goddesses and women’s silhouettes, some of the best designers on the African continent showcased collections with clashing prints, colour blocking, lace and new silhouettes for Summer 2015 at the just concluded Africa Fashion Week London 2015. Nature, in all its glory,

ATHAENA BRIDE

Pep Squad

KZN SA COLLECTIVE

by - Yemisi Suleiman

Colour Block

Fringe/Ruffle Effects

Plunging Neckline

Plunging Neckline

Shorts Suit

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Iridescent

VAN ELSE

FARIDAS ATELIER

CHIEMELIE

Shirt Dress

Baby Doll HELENA NJEMA

Bold/Animal Prints

Sheerly Pretty

ATHAENA BRIDE

VAN ELSE

SORAYA DE PIEDADE

MARY MATIN

Clashing Prints

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FA S HI O N

FA SH I O N

AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2015:

HOUSE OF MUCHA

NEDDLE POINT

Orange Is The New Black

FARIDAS ATELIER

KZN SA COLLECTIVE

Print Jackets

Amanda May, Milzu, Needle Point and Frida Atalier while architectural shapes informed the collections of Amanda May, Alisha and Steve Mandy.

It was a fabulous week for fashion, no doubt. We have selected the top trends from the Africa Fashion Week London 2015 to get you ready for the new season.

EYOLA

I

nspired by nature, African goddesses and women’s silhouettes, some of the best designers on the African continent showcased collections with clashing prints, colour blocking, lace and new silhouettes for Summer 2015 at the just concluded Africa Fashion Week London 2015. Nature, in all its glory,

ATHAENA BRIDE

Pep Squad

KZN SA COLLECTIVE

by - Yemisi Suleiman

Colour Block

Fringe/Ruffle Effects

Plunging Neckline

Plunging Neckline

Shorts Suit

4

Iridescent

VAN ELSE

FARIDAS ATELIER

CHIEMELIE

Shirt Dress

Baby Doll HELENA NJEMA

Bold/Animal Prints

Sheerly Pretty

ATHAENA BRIDE

VAN ELSE

SORAYA DE PIEDADE

MARY MATIN

Clashing Prints

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FA S HI O N

MAD MUD

By - Pamela Echemunor

Princess Kathy Osamede Emiko is a Lifestyles and Weight Management

By - Pamela Echemunor

Textiles are the most precious and valuable item a person could own, they express individuality, personality and energy of either the wearer or the place. It took a while for Africa to recognise richness in our cultural environment and give fashion-potent individuals the chance to show it off, but fortunately now we have embraced and shown the

MODEL WEARING MUD CLOTH

SOLAGE KNOWLES WERAING MUD CLOTH MUD CLOTH WAISTCOAT

inspiration for their designs and fabrics.

One fabric trend which has recently taken the industry by storm is the Malian “Mud Cloth”. The mud cloth

IQ

IQ

IQ and wife immerses herself in

handmade Malian cotton fabric dyed using a process of fermented mud that dates back to the 12th century.

This fabric has an important place in Malian culture and history and unlike the Ankara fabric; the mud cloth is traditionally produced.

This trending fabric has hit runways worldwide and has been worn by international celebrities such as Beyonce, Rihanna and Solange.

What is the secret to your slender frame?

The secret of my slim body is God who gave me the wisdom/knowledge of eating right, exercising and taking my supplements.

What’s your eating habit like?

My eating habit, I do not skip breakfast under any circumstance, I believe breakfast is a paramount

MODEL WEARING MUD CLOTH BY ITES INTERNATIONAL

BEYONCEE WEARING MUD CLOTH

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KATHY EMIKO

the morning.

What would you say helps keep you sharp?

I jump start my metabolism with oolong tea (made from organic tea leaves). Oolong tea is a product made from the leaves, buds, and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant, it’s produced in China, it

is also used to sharpen thinking skills and improve mental alertness.

How often do you drink Oolong tea?

I take oolong tea up to 4 times a day and the perfect cocktail like twice because these really help with my metabolism.

What is your diet like daily?

I have my Body Perfect cocktail for breakfast, mid-lunch: I have 2 boiled eggs or 2 apples or a bowl of pawpaw. For lunch, I have moi-moi or okro soup with agidi or brown rice and vegetables or midlunch I have a handful of almonds and a cup of oolong tea and for dinner green salad or mixed

Do you visit the gym often?

I do not go to the gym but I walk 1 hour for 4 to 5 times a week with 2kg dumb bells on each leg for

What precautions do you take to maintain

for years, and I do not joke with my lipo tea for tummy fat.

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FA S HI O N

MAD MUD

By - Pamela Echemunor

Princess Kathy Osamede Emiko is a Lifestyles and Weight Management

By - Pamela Echemunor

Textiles are the most precious and valuable item a person could own, they express individuality, personality and energy of either the wearer or the place. It took a while for Africa to recognise richness in our cultural environment and give fashion-potent individuals the chance to show it off, but fortunately now we have embraced and shown the

MODEL WEARING MUD CLOTH

SOLAGE KNOWLES WERAING MUD CLOTH MUD CLOTH WAISTCOAT

inspiration for their designs and fabrics.

One fabric trend which has recently taken the industry by storm is the Malian “Mud Cloth”. The mud cloth

IQ

IQ

IQ and wife immerses herself in

handmade Malian cotton fabric dyed using a process of fermented mud that dates back to the 12th century.

This fabric has an important place in Malian culture and history and unlike the Ankara fabric; the mud cloth is traditionally produced.

This trending fabric has hit runways worldwide and has been worn by international celebrities such as Beyonce, Rihanna and Solange.

What is the secret to your slender frame?

The secret of my slim body is God who gave me the wisdom/knowledge of eating right, exercising and taking my supplements.

What’s your eating habit like?

My eating habit, I do not skip breakfast under any circumstance, I believe breakfast is a paramount

MODEL WEARING MUD CLOTH BY ITES INTERNATIONAL

BEYONCEE WEARING MUD CLOTH

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KATHY EMIKO

the morning.

What would you say helps keep you sharp?

I jump start my metabolism with oolong tea (made from organic tea leaves). Oolong tea is a product made from the leaves, buds, and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant, it’s produced in China, it

is also used to sharpen thinking skills and improve mental alertness.

How often do you drink Oolong tea?

I take oolong tea up to 4 times a day and the perfect cocktail like twice because these really help with my metabolism.

What is your diet like daily?

I have my Body Perfect cocktail for breakfast, mid-lunch: I have 2 boiled eggs or 2 apples or a bowl of pawpaw. For lunch, I have moi-moi or okro soup with agidi or brown rice and vegetables or midlunch I have a handful of almonds and a cup of oolong tea and for dinner green salad or mixed

Do you visit the gym often?

I do not go to the gym but I walk 1 hour for 4 to 5 times a week with 2kg dumb bells on each leg for

What precautions do you take to maintain

for years, and I do not joke with my lipo tea for tummy fat.

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REPORTAGE

R EPORTAGE

TIMI D AKOLO - From Grass to Glory

By Pamela Echemunor

W

hen Ghanaian-born soul singer, Timi Dakolo, entered the Idols West Africa competition, he was clueless to the fact that his life was about to take a sky-high turn around. At age thirteen, the sultry-voiced singer lost his Ghanaian mother and ended up being raised by his grandmother who was a petty trader in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

In 2006, Dakolo auditioned for the reality show, Idols West Africa, in Calabar, Cross River State. The judges were highly impressed with his performance and chose the singer as one of the final contestants nationally. Unfortunately, during this time, he lost his grandmother as well. This didn’t deter the young Dakolo. He depended solely on his Christian faith and forged ahead. Eventually, he emerged winner of Idols West Africa 2007.

Since then, his music career has taken him far and beyond his wildest dreams. In this interview, he talks about his struggles, influences and more.

How long have you been doing music?

Did you always want to be a performing artiste?

How was your experience during the Idols West Africa competition? How did you feel, at the time, emerging winner? work would you be in?

What has been your inspiration over the years?

What challenges have you encountered when it comes to releasing albums etc.?

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How was growing up in Port Harcourt for you?

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REPORTAGE

R EPORTAGE

TIMI D AKOLO - From Grass to Glory

By Pamela Echemunor

W

hen Ghanaian-born soul singer, Timi Dakolo, entered the Idols West Africa competition, he was clueless to the fact that his life was about to take a sky-high turn around. At age thirteen, the sultry-voiced singer lost his Ghanaian mother and ended up being raised by his grandmother who was a petty trader in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

In 2006, Dakolo auditioned for the reality show, Idols West Africa, in Calabar, Cross River State. The judges were highly impressed with his performance and chose the singer as one of the final contestants nationally. Unfortunately, during this time, he lost his grandmother as well. This didn’t deter the young Dakolo. He depended solely on his Christian faith and forged ahead. Eventually, he emerged winner of Idols West Africa 2007.

Since then, his music career has taken him far and beyond his wildest dreams. In this interview, he talks about his struggles, influences and more.

How long have you been doing music?

Did you always want to be a performing artiste?

How was your experience during the Idols West Africa competition? How did you feel, at the time, emerging winner? work would you be in?

What has been your inspiration over the years?

What challenges have you encountered when it comes to releasing albums etc.?

PHOTOGRAPHY: AHAM IbELEME MAKEUP : EvELYN FOr ZArON COSMETICS OUTFITS : ALL OuTFITS ArE bY TELvINO COuTurE STYLIST: ArNITA FOr @SOuPOFFICIAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIK LOCATION: MAISON FAHrENHEIT HOTEL, AdETuKuMbO AdEMOLA STrEET , vI, LAGOS

How was growing up in Port Harcourt for you?

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REPORTAGE

FASH IO N

PASTELS

With notions on what is and is not masculine loosening considerably in recent times,men have been free to experiment with a variety of hues that were previously deemed out of bounds.

Pastels have been a prime beneficiary of this new, more liberal attitude, becoming the go-to palette for men looking to introduce subtle colour to their warmweather looks.

Matthew Williamson pastel shirt

Oxford pastel brogues

MEN’S

FASHION TREND Ideas are everywhere. One just has to listen and do a lot of in-depth thinking.

Do you write all your songs? If yes, what is your muse?

Yes, I do. I write a lot and collaborate with Cobhams and Omolara as well. Ideas are everywhere. One just has to listen and do a lot of in-depth thinking.

Who were your earlier musical influences?

Bob Marley, Majek Fashek, Mandators, Third World, Edna James, Burning Spear, I-Three etc. I grew up in a reggae environment.

How did you meet you wife?

I met her in a church. I saw (her) from where I was standing and I said: “I want to talk to this babe mehn!” (laughs) How do you juggle your family time with your career?

I have my family time and career time. My wife always puts me back in life when one begins to suffer. She’s a strong woman and I cherish her for that.

You have an amazing voice, one of the strongest vocalists in Nigeria. Why did you choose the genre of music you do?

Thanks. The music chose me. I do music as I hear it. If I hear soul music, I go with it and likewise other genres. I let the music find me and I don’t force it.

What inspired your hit songs “Iyawo Mi” and “Wish Me Well”?

“Iyawo Mi” is a personal song and it was dedicated to my wife. I needed to sing for her during our wedding, hence the song: “Iyawo Mi”.

“Wish Me Well” are the last words I told my friends before boarding a bus to Lagos for Idols West Africa and the stories that followed. I am using it to inspire every dreamer and human being with ambition to follow their dreams and

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/ August 23, 2015

By - Fatima Garba Thankfully, for 2015, several of 2014’s key trends continue to dominate the list of what is current, which means that many of you are probably already in possession of the items you will need to look on point. Put simply, a complete wardrobe overhaul is not necessary great news for both your bank balance and general mental health.

•Dakolo How do you relax?

Play station, watch movies with the Mrs. And, we go on night outs with the kids.

We have done well for ourselves.

People take us seriously now and we need to have a common voice and a body to govern us. never relent.

You have performed on international platforms. How did you feel and what’s the audience reaction to you compared to Nigerian audience?

(Laughs) Most times, they don’t believe I am a Nigerian and I stay here. After a while, they catch up with the lyrics and sing along. Beautiful moments I have had!

What local or international act would you give anything to work with?

Adele, Jay Z and Michael Bolton.

KHAKI SUITS

What has been the highlight of your musical career?

I would say that (it was) singing at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. In fact, I love my every performance; be it thousand or just ten. I treat and cherish them the same way.

Over the years, the Nigerian music scene has grown tremendously. What do you think could be done to make it even better?

We have done well for ourselves. People take us seriously now and we need to have a common voice and a body to govern us; because, as the saying goes, a house divided against itself will not stand.

What attributes do you feel influenced your rise to the fame?

I am a God-made man.

How do you handle mistakes during performances?

I just smile and joke over it and start again. It’s not that serious.

What pre-show rituals do you adopt?

I try to rest and sleep a lot. I also drink warm water before I go on (stage).

What projects are you working on now; songs etc?

I am currently working on my new album titled “Love and Consequences”.

What advice do you have for up and coming artistes?

Dream and dream big. Give it your all. Also, know your craft and the business of it.

Neil Barrett blac and white shirt

lynxx

BLACK AND WHITE TREND

Black & White fills most street. The streets are where this look was born and where it lives. It is the youngest of the three combos, and it has the most attitude. Wearing these graphic colours instantly gives you a harder, cooler edge.”

So you need to suit up for a big presentation at the office?

Wear Khaki. A job interview?

Khaki. A wedding? Khaki. A date? Just wear the same khaki suit, man. The right one can handle a T-shirt and sneakers just as easily as a tie and lace-ups. Pick a shade, get it sharply tailored, and keep it at the front of your closet. Because you are going to be wearing it a lot.

Celio khaki-suit

Giuseppe Zanotti loafers

Duchamp cotton tie

WASHED OUT JEANS

Etro print shorts

The days of buying dark, raw jeans and months of wearing them are over. Today’s jean geniuses have figured out authentic-looking ways to treat denim so it is broken-in and faded the day you buy it.

We are all for authenticity and stuff, but when it comes to your jeans, life is too short.

Diesel washed out jeans

COTTON TIES

That means the days of the necktie as a corporatemandated noose are over.

And it means that when you do choose to embellish your neck with a dangling piece of fabric, you can do it with whatever colour and pattern you please.

VIVID PRINTS

From Louis Vuitton’s statement check tailoring, to micro dot patterns on sports jackets from Hermès, to the clever usage of camo in collections from the runway, vivid prints and patterns defined the catwalk.And that is without even considering the widespread adoption of florals.

Alexander McQueen print shirt

August 23, 2015 /

11

REPORTAGE

FASH IO N

PASTELS

With notions on what is and is not masculine loosening considerably in recent times,men have been free to experiment with a variety of hues that were previously deemed out of bounds.

Pastels have been a prime beneficiary of this new, more liberal attitude, becoming the go-to palette for men looking to introduce subtle colour to their warmweather looks.

Matthew Williamson pastel shirt

Oxford pastel brogues

MEN’S

FASHION TREND Ideas are everywhere. One just has to listen and do a lot of in-depth thinking.

Do you write all your songs? If yes, what is your muse?

Yes, I do. I write a lot and collaborate with Cobhams and Omolara as well. Ideas are everywhere. One just has to listen and do a lot of in-depth thinking.

Who were your earlier musical influences?

Bob Marley, Majek Fashek, Mandators, Third World, Edna James, Burning Spear, I-Three etc. I grew up in a reggae environment.

How did you meet you wife?

I met her in a church. I saw (her) from where I was standing and I said: “I want to talk to this babe mehn!” (laughs) How do you juggle your family time with your career?

I have my family time and career time. My wife always puts me back in life when one begins to suffer. She’s a strong woman and I cherish her for that.

You have an amazing voice, one of the strongest vocalists in Nigeria. Why did you choose the genre of music you do?

Thanks. The music chose me. I do music as I hear it. If I hear soul music, I go with it and likewise other genres. I let the music find me and I don’t force it.

What inspired your hit songs “Iyawo Mi” and “Wish Me Well”?

“Iyawo Mi” is a personal song and it was dedicated to my wife. I needed to sing for her during our wedding, hence the song: “Iyawo Mi”.

“Wish Me Well” are the last words I told my friends before boarding a bus to Lagos for Idols West Africa and the stories that followed. I am using it to inspire every dreamer and human being with ambition to follow their dreams and

10

/ August 23, 2015

By - Fatima Garba Thankfully, for 2015, several of 2014’s key trends continue to dominate the list of what is current, which means that many of you are probably already in possession of the items you will need to look on point. Put simply, a complete wardrobe overhaul is not necessary great news for both your bank balance and general mental health.

•Dakolo How do you relax?

Play station, watch movies with the Mrs. And, we go on night outs with the kids.

We have done well for ourselves.

People take us seriously now and we need to have a common voice and a body to govern us. never relent.

You have performed on international platforms. How did you feel and what’s the audience reaction to you compared to Nigerian audience?

(Laughs) Most times, they don’t believe I am a Nigerian and I stay here. After a while, they catch up with the lyrics and sing along. Beautiful moments I have had!

What local or international act would you give anything to work with?

Adele, Jay Z and Michael Bolton.

KHAKI SUITS

What has been the highlight of your musical career?

I would say that (it was) singing at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. In fact, I love my every performance; be it thousand or just ten. I treat and cherish them the same way.

Over the years, the Nigerian music scene has grown tremendously. What do you think could be done to make it even better?

We have done well for ourselves. People take us seriously now and we need to have a common voice and a body to govern us; because, as the saying goes, a house divided against itself will not stand.

What attributes do you feel influenced your rise to the fame?

I am a God-made man.

How do you handle mistakes during performances?

I just smile and joke over it and start again. It’s not that serious.

What pre-show rituals do you adopt?

I try to rest and sleep a lot. I also drink warm water before I go on (stage).

What projects are you working on now; songs etc?

I am currently working on my new album titled “Love and Consequences”.

What advice do you have for up and coming artistes?

Dream and dream big. Give it your all. Also, know your craft and the business of it.

Neil Barrett blac and white shirt

lynxx

BLACK AND WHITE TREND

Black & White fills most street. The streets are where this look was born and where it lives. It is the youngest of the three combos, and it has the most attitude. Wearing these graphic colours instantly gives you a harder, cooler edge.”

So you need to suit up for a big presentation at the office?

Wear Khaki. A job interview?

Khaki. A wedding? Khaki. A date? Just wear the same khaki suit, man. The right one can handle a T-shirt and sneakers just as easily as a tie and lace-ups. Pick a shade, get it sharply tailored, and keep it at the front of your closet. Because you are going to be wearing it a lot.

Celio khaki-suit

Giuseppe Zanotti loafers

Duchamp cotton tie

WASHED OUT JEANS

Etro print shorts

The days of buying dark, raw jeans and months of wearing them are over. Today’s jean geniuses have figured out authentic-looking ways to treat denim so it is broken-in and faded the day you buy it.

We are all for authenticity and stuff, but when it comes to your jeans, life is too short.

Diesel washed out jeans

COTTON TIES

That means the days of the necktie as a corporatemandated noose are over.

And it means that when you do choose to embellish your neck with a dangling piece of fabric, you can do it with whatever colour and pattern you please.

VIVID PRINTS

From Louis Vuitton’s statement check tailoring, to micro dot patterns on sports jackets from Hermès, to the clever usage of camo in collections from the runway, vivid prints and patterns defined the catwalk.And that is without even considering the widespread adoption of florals.

Alexander McQueen print shirt

August 23, 2015 /

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F E ATU R E

Get Captivated By - Jerome Onipede

ARE GIRLS WHO MARRY OLDER MEN HAPPY? CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK….

You also find some money bags that do the same in a community and it goes on and on.

But that does not mean that it is the culture or tradition of such people. It is just a diversion by greedy, immoral men. Most of them also end up sleeping with the wives of their sons eventually, because these men are willing candidates of diabolical bondage.

2. She eventually finds out that behind all the glamour of wealth is a life sustained by prescription

KATHY EMIKO

4. Some of these girls marry politicians old enough to be their fathers, forgetting that most politicians in Africa are only rich while they are in power. Seven years after leaving government, most of them become much worse than they were before they got into office because, STOLEN MONEY has a way of FIZZLING AWAY! 5. In some cases, getting the old man’s penis to function is laborious. Even when she succeeds, helping him to maintain erection for a minute is a mortal miracle! So, you may never understand her frustration. The situation is made worse by the fact that she knows she’s being watched and will be reported to the old man if she tries to go out for sex. Most of these girls married to old men still find a way to go out for sex, anyway.

Sometimes, it is the same person watching them for Old Man that is sleeping with them.

6. What about the mouth odour from Old Man and the way he snores when he sleeps!

Gosh! These small girls married to old men really suffer.

We can go on and on but are these girls happy? Well, the ones who call me for counselling are NEVER happy! They always complain because: 1. They never get a chance to run the house.

The more forceful they become about wanting to become the madam of the house, the more they are treated as figure heads. For example, the old man husband of hers can just send a new freezer home without her prior knowledge. So, when they ask her where they should put it, it’s usually the steward that knows about it. And, he is the one that takes charge at that point while she just stands confused!

the girl who, eventually, runs away with a musician or a guy she met on social media.

drugs to battle diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, coronary heart disease etc. So, she becomes an emergency nurse, escorting him all over the world for medical tests here and there while the world is made to believe they are on a cruise!

What about the older men themselves, are they usually really happy with these small girls? Well, that is a topic for another day. Do your investigations before then and share some of your findings with me. Until then, I hope these small girls running after old men will go and look for their mates so that they can grow and build together.

3. It’s amazing that some of these “money miss road” older men get to lose all their money through tragedies, bad investments, law suits etc. just 5 or so years after the marriage; everything else you see from then on is make believe with so much stress on

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salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout are full of omega-3 fatty acids – good fats, unlike the bad saturated fat you find in most meats.

According to the American Heart Association, people should eat at least two servings weekly of lake herring, lake trout, mackerel, salmon, sardines or tuna for the healthy omega-3 fats they contain.

not just slimming but fitness

...CONTD. FROM LAST WEEK

GOOD FAT FOR YOUR HEALTH Olive Oil Olive oil is commonly used in Mediterranean diet (one of the most recommended for a healthy lifestyle). Most of us have heard that olive oil reduces risk of heart disease, blood pressure and certain types of cancer. However, it still packs 100 calories per tablespoon, so moderation is important if you’re watching your weight.

A recent study published in ‘Neurology’ found that cooking with heart-healthy olive oil and using it for salad dressing may cut stroke risk.

Nuts Your best bets for nutrition are almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Almonds are the richest in vitamin E; walnuts contain a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid; and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids – important for eye health. Research

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/ August 23, 2015

shows nut eaters are generally thinner, less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and have reduced risk of heart disease to boot.

In terms of getting the most from your snack, pistachios win hands down. One of the lowest-fat nuts, you get 49 pistachios in a 1-ounce serving, compared to 23 almonds or 14 walnut halves.

Nut Butter Nut butters are another source of healthy fats and peanut butter is just the beginning – try almond or cashew butter if you’re feeling adventurous. All of these butters boost protein and fibre intake. Just be forewarned, some are high in added sugars. Choose all-natural nut butters with as few ingredients as possible.

Fatty Fish The term “fatty fish” may sound unappealing but actually, these are the healthiest and most delicious foods from the sea. Oily fish such as

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wines spirits

DELICIOUS COCKTAILS MADE WITH RUM AND GIN The Caribbean islands are exciting during the summer, take a whiff of the warm summer breeze and unwind on the shores of your favourite beach while sipping on a chilled glass of cocktail.

Gin and Rum are two popular and widely distributed spirits; they also have a historical and elevated significance among our people.

In certain cultures, gin is shared amongst elders of a community to unite two families when a couple intends to wed, it is also used to celebrate a new birth or give thanks to gods as an offering. Rum on the other hand, is a raucous drink for men of power, from plundering pirates off the coast of Central America to author famous Ernest Hemmingway with his voracious drinking appetite. Rum conquers all.

Having said that, noticeably gin and rum is not for everyone, but who says one can’t have a feel of these two wondrous spirits? Thus the cocktail was invented. Take a walk with me as we explore these mish mashed combo of rum and gin in cocktails, exceptionally created to refresh and revitalize body, soul and spirit.

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA • Nut butter

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

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

FOOD E

By Pamela Echemunor

With love from Italy – Pasta Delight

With Pamela Echemunor

• Fatty fish

• Nuts

FEA TURE

Ingredients 0.75 oz Gin 0.75 oz White Rum 0.75 oz Silver Tequila 0.75 oz Simple syrup

0.75 oz Lemon Juice 0.75 oz Coca cola 1 Lemon Wedge 1 Highball or Hurricane glass.

Method Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and add all the ingredients except the cola.

Top with a splash of cola and stir briefly.

Garnish with a lemon wedge.

BAHAMA MAMA

Ingredients ¾ oz Coconut Rum 1 oz Cranberry Juice 1 oz Pineapple juice ¾ oz White rum ¾ oz Gin ¾ oz Vodka Method In a cocktail shaker full of ice, pour in vodka, gin, white rum, coconut rum, cranberry juice and pineapple juice. Shake, and strain into your cocktail glass.

Ciao Bella Benta! Italian is such a lovely language, but their pasta delicacies are acquolina in bocca (mouth watering). The best part about it, is one has a vast commodity of pastas to choose from ranging from sweet to spicy. Cook with any of various forms of pasta from fettuccine, linguine and even spagetti which we are all familiar with. Tantalize your tastebuds with these exceptional Italian delights. Buon Appetito!

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND TOMATO PASTA Ingredients • 1 pound dry fettuccine • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium red onion, sliced • 1 clove garlic, smashed • 4 hot Italian sausages, casings removed • 1 pint red or yellow cherry tomatoes • 2 tablespoons red wine/ vinegar • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn • 1 cup arugula, torn • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Directions: Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Then heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook till the onion softens for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon to crush it. Add the tomatoes and cook until the skins burst for about 8 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, salt, and pepper. Finally, add the cooked fettuccine, basil, and arugula and toss gently to combine. Serve in bowls and top with the Parmesan cheese.

QUICK AND EASY LASAGNA Ingredients • 1 jar pasta sauce • 2 30-ounce bags frozen large cheese ravioli, unthawed • 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water • 1 8-ounce bag shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Heat oven to 350° . Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and put in one third of the sauce pasta. Arrange 12 ravioli on top and scatter the spinach over them. Top with half of each cheese. Cover with another layer of ravioli and the remaining sauce and cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until bubbly. Serve with red wine or Chardonnay.

Email: pamela.echemunor@gmail.com, Instagram: @nanya2207, Twitter @nanya2207.

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F E ATU R E

Get Captivated By - Jerome Onipede

ARE GIRLS WHO MARRY OLDER MEN HAPPY? CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK….

You also find some money bags that do the same in a community and it goes on and on.

But that does not mean that it is the culture or tradition of such people. It is just a diversion by greedy, immoral men. Most of them also end up sleeping with the wives of their sons eventually, because these men are willing candidates of diabolical bondage.

2. She eventually finds out that behind all the glamour of wealth is a life sustained by prescription

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4. Some of these girls marry politicians old enough to be their fathers, forgetting that most politicians in Africa are only rich while they are in power. Seven years after leaving government, most of them become much worse than they were before they got into office because, STOLEN MONEY has a way of FIZZLING AWAY! 5. In some cases, getting the old man’s penis to function is laborious. Even when she succeeds, helping him to maintain erection for a minute is a mortal miracle! So, you may never understand her frustration. The situation is made worse by the fact that she knows she’s being watched and will be reported to the old man if she tries to go out for sex. Most of these girls married to old men still find a way to go out for sex, anyway.

Sometimes, it is the same person watching them for Old Man that is sleeping with them.

6. What about the mouth odour from Old Man and the way he snores when he sleeps!

Gosh! These small girls married to old men really suffer.

We can go on and on but are these girls happy? Well, the ones who call me for counselling are NEVER happy! They always complain because: 1. They never get a chance to run the house.

The more forceful they become about wanting to become the madam of the house, the more they are treated as figure heads. For example, the old man husband of hers can just send a new freezer home without her prior knowledge. So, when they ask her where they should put it, it’s usually the steward that knows about it. And, he is the one that takes charge at that point while she just stands confused!

the girl who, eventually, runs away with a musician or a guy she met on social media.

drugs to battle diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, coronary heart disease etc. So, she becomes an emergency nurse, escorting him all over the world for medical tests here and there while the world is made to believe they are on a cruise!

What about the older men themselves, are they usually really happy with these small girls? Well, that is a topic for another day. Do your investigations before then and share some of your findings with me. Until then, I hope these small girls running after old men will go and look for their mates so that they can grow and build together.

3. It’s amazing that some of these “money miss road” older men get to lose all their money through tragedies, bad investments, law suits etc. just 5 or so years after the marriage; everything else you see from then on is make believe with so much stress on

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salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout are full of omega-3 fatty acids – good fats, unlike the bad saturated fat you find in most meats.

According to the American Heart Association, people should eat at least two servings weekly of lake herring, lake trout, mackerel, salmon, sardines or tuna for the healthy omega-3 fats they contain.

not just slimming but fitness

...CONTD. FROM LAST WEEK

GOOD FAT FOR YOUR HEALTH Olive Oil Olive oil is commonly used in Mediterranean diet (one of the most recommended for a healthy lifestyle). Most of us have heard that olive oil reduces risk of heart disease, blood pressure and certain types of cancer. However, it still packs 100 calories per tablespoon, so moderation is important if you’re watching your weight.

A recent study published in ‘Neurology’ found that cooking with heart-healthy olive oil and using it for salad dressing may cut stroke risk.

Nuts Your best bets for nutrition are almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Almonds are the richest in vitamin E; walnuts contain a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid; and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids – important for eye health. Research

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shows nut eaters are generally thinner, less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and have reduced risk of heart disease to boot.

In terms of getting the most from your snack, pistachios win hands down. One of the lowest-fat nuts, you get 49 pistachios in a 1-ounce serving, compared to 23 almonds or 14 walnut halves.

Nut Butter Nut butters are another source of healthy fats and peanut butter is just the beginning – try almond or cashew butter if you’re feeling adventurous. All of these butters boost protein and fibre intake. Just be forewarned, some are high in added sugars. Choose all-natural nut butters with as few ingredients as possible.

Fatty Fish The term “fatty fish” may sound unappealing but actually, these are the healthiest and most delicious foods from the sea. Oily fish such as

luxury

wines spirits

DELICIOUS COCKTAILS MADE WITH RUM AND GIN The Caribbean islands are exciting during the summer, take a whiff of the warm summer breeze and unwind on the shores of your favourite beach while sipping on a chilled glass of cocktail.

Gin and Rum are two popular and widely distributed spirits; they also have a historical and elevated significance among our people.

In certain cultures, gin is shared amongst elders of a community to unite two families when a couple intends to wed, it is also used to celebrate a new birth or give thanks to gods as an offering. Rum on the other hand, is a raucous drink for men of power, from plundering pirates off the coast of Central America to author famous Ernest Hemmingway with his voracious drinking appetite. Rum conquers all.

Having said that, noticeably gin and rum is not for everyone, but who says one can’t have a feel of these two wondrous spirits? Thus the cocktail was invented. Take a walk with me as we explore these mish mashed combo of rum and gin in cocktails, exceptionally created to refresh and revitalize body, soul and spirit.

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA • Nut butter

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

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

FOOD E

By Pamela Echemunor

With love from Italy – Pasta Delight

With Pamela Echemunor

• Fatty fish

• Nuts

FEA TURE

Ingredients 0.75 oz Gin 0.75 oz White Rum 0.75 oz Silver Tequila 0.75 oz Simple syrup

0.75 oz Lemon Juice 0.75 oz Coca cola 1 Lemon Wedge 1 Highball or Hurricane glass.

Method Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and add all the ingredients except the cola.

Top with a splash of cola and stir briefly.

Garnish with a lemon wedge.

BAHAMA MAMA

Ingredients ¾ oz Coconut Rum 1 oz Cranberry Juice 1 oz Pineapple juice ¾ oz White rum ¾ oz Gin ¾ oz Vodka Method In a cocktail shaker full of ice, pour in vodka, gin, white rum, coconut rum, cranberry juice and pineapple juice. Shake, and strain into your cocktail glass.

Ciao Bella Benta! Italian is such a lovely language, but their pasta delicacies are acquolina in bocca (mouth watering). The best part about it, is one has a vast commodity of pastas to choose from ranging from sweet to spicy. Cook with any of various forms of pasta from fettuccine, linguine and even spagetti which we are all familiar with. Tantalize your tastebuds with these exceptional Italian delights. Buon Appetito!

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND TOMATO PASTA Ingredients • 1 pound dry fettuccine • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium red onion, sliced • 1 clove garlic, smashed • 4 hot Italian sausages, casings removed • 1 pint red or yellow cherry tomatoes • 2 tablespoons red wine/ vinegar • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn • 1 cup arugula, torn • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Directions: Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Then heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook till the onion softens for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon to crush it. Add the tomatoes and cook until the skins burst for about 8 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, salt, and pepper. Finally, add the cooked fettuccine, basil, and arugula and toss gently to combine. Serve in bowls and top with the Parmesan cheese.

QUICK AND EASY LASAGNA Ingredients • 1 jar pasta sauce • 2 30-ounce bags frozen large cheese ravioli, unthawed • 1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water • 1 8-ounce bag shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Heat oven to 350° . Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and put in one third of the sauce pasta. Arrange 12 ravioli on top and scatter the spinach over them. Top with half of each cheese. Cover with another layer of ravioli and the remaining sauce and cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until bubbly. Serve with red wine or Chardonnay.

Email: pamela.echemunor@gmail.com, Instagram: @nanya2207, Twitter @nanya2207.

August 23, 2015 /

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PEOPL E

PEO PLE PEOPLE

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

Larit Shoe Village hosts guest to its official Launch

Funke Treasure Durodola,El Nukoya & Iyabo Aboaba

Nabila Lester

Toni Kan

Desola Vincent & Ola Labinjo

Tolu Ogunlesi

Baron of Broad Street Debuts In Lagos The Long awaited novel, “Baron of Broad Street” by El Nukoya, winner of ANA-Jacarranda Prize for Prose, recently, made its debut into the Nigerian literary space at a well-attended book release event at The Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Reviewed by Toni Kan , Baron of Broad Street is an “Authentic Lagos Story” portraying Lagos as that unparalleled land of opportunity that it is and exploring the contradictory lives of the players and the puns as they converge in this exhilarating crucible of infinite possibilities.

The book chronicles the polarized worlds of the Lagos impoverished and the affluent, living side-by-side, yet a world apart. It captures the limited prospect for mobility in an often negligent society, and the determination of a select crop of youths to take it upon themselves and change this seemingly rigid equation, by all means necessary.

The Baron of Broad Street was celebrated by literary enthusiasts and other members of the corporate and social Nigeria who are fans of the author’s creative prowess.

Stories and pictures by Oscar ochiogu

OMOLARA OLUIKOTUN

Abisola Dina

L-Zoje Abumere

Obafemi George

Tunde Orungbeja

Adesuwa Ero

Folarin Alayande

Larit Shoe Village owned

by Omolara Olukotun, hosted, fashionistas, friends of the brand, celebrities and the media to the grand opening of its new shoe store at Lekki recently.

The launch which was well attended, was not just one for shopping and feasting, it also served as an avenue for Omolara to announce to all present that she was adopting five children who were also present from the motherless babies home and 5% proceeds from the sale of any shoe will go to their welfare.

Guest in attendance were treated to good music, and refreshments.

Bolanle Olukanni

Audu Maikori, Lola Ashafa & Samuel Odesanmi

BISI IBIDAPO OBEY

Sonde Ibukun

Funsho Oke

SIMISOLA LAWAL

BUKOLA AFOLABI

WASILAT CLASSIC

ENE EMMANUEL

A Broken Rose

By UJU Amanambu Ifeoma Ejibe & Chinapa Onwusah

Corporate banker and project manager, Uju Amanambu, announced the launch of her debut novel, “A Broken Rose” at a glitzy cocktail event which held recently at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. The fun packed event, featured book reading sessions, drama adaption of the book and acoustic musical performance by soul musician, Zubby.

“A Broken Rose is not just a story, but a call to reform in a society where most things we do are either superstitious or religious.” by the author.

Uju Amanambu

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Sir Demola Aladekomo and Alhaji Dahiru Mohammed

Tokunbo & Toluwase Sogbolu

Last weekend in Lagos, the world’s first luxury whisky, Chivas Regal hosted Audu Maikori to a ‘Taste of Luxury’ – the first in a series of experiential events, showcasing African entrepreneurs as figures of inspiration to the next generation of business leaders. The Strictly–by-invitation evening, attracted Audu’s closest allies from corporate and social Nigeria including label mates M.I, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, and Victoria Kimani who supported the music icon on a night which coincided with his 40 birthday festivities.

This maiden event seeks to celebrate the story of the irrepressible Audu Maikori: The tale of one man, his dogged commitment to a rugged business environment and his determined and indomitable spirit of enterprise and conquest. The Social Entrepreneur is also celebrated for his unrivalled commitment to giving back to his community.

Chivas Regal is synonymous with great taste and outstanding achievements.

Simi Drey

Dimeji Alara

Anthonia Soares

Tonye Cole

Victoria Kimani

Yetude Babaeko

Joshua Ekom && Olumide Mebude

Chukwudi Okoye & Adebola Olafimihan

Vivien Julius and Mrs Amanambu

Ola Olasiyan and Olu Ajayi

Chivas Taste of Luxury

Olasunkanmi Adigun

Rilwan Oshinusi

Wole Ojo

Adekunbi Olorun Rinu

Jumoke Ogunleye & Franka Izegbuna

Mustapha Salihu Barde

Cornelia O’Dwyer

Tobi Fasuyi

Familusi Babajide

Juliet Ibrahim

August 23, 2015 /

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PEOPL E

PEO PLE PEOPLE

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

Larit Shoe Village hosts guest to its official Launch

Funke Treasure Durodola,El Nukoya & Iyabo Aboaba

Nabila Lester

Toni Kan

Desola Vincent & Ola Labinjo

Tolu Ogunlesi

Baron of Broad Street Debuts In Lagos The Long awaited novel, “Baron of Broad Street” by El Nukoya, winner of ANA-Jacarranda Prize for Prose, recently, made its debut into the Nigerian literary space at a well-attended book release event at The Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Reviewed by Toni Kan , Baron of Broad Street is an “Authentic Lagos Story” portraying Lagos as that unparalleled land of opportunity that it is and exploring the contradictory lives of the players and the puns as they converge in this exhilarating crucible of infinite possibilities.

The book chronicles the polarized worlds of the Lagos impoverished and the affluent, living side-by-side, yet a world apart. It captures the limited prospect for mobility in an often negligent society, and the determination of a select crop of youths to take it upon themselves and change this seemingly rigid equation, by all means necessary.

The Baron of Broad Street was celebrated by literary enthusiasts and other members of the corporate and social Nigeria who are fans of the author’s creative prowess.

Stories and pictures by Oscar ochiogu

OMOLARA OLUIKOTUN

Abisola Dina

L-Zoje Abumere

Obafemi George

Tunde Orungbeja

Adesuwa Ero

Folarin Alayande

Larit Shoe Village owned

by Omolara Olukotun, hosted, fashionistas, friends of the brand, celebrities and the media to the grand opening of its new shoe store at Lekki recently.

The launch which was well attended, was not just one for shopping and feasting, it also served as an avenue for Omolara to announce to all present that she was adopting five children who were also present from the motherless babies home and 5% proceeds from the sale of any shoe will go to their welfare.

Guest in attendance were treated to good music, and refreshments.

Bolanle Olukanni

Audu Maikori, Lola Ashafa & Samuel Odesanmi

BISI IBIDAPO OBEY

Sonde Ibukun

Funsho Oke

SIMISOLA LAWAL

BUKOLA AFOLABI

WASILAT CLASSIC

ENE EMMANUEL

A Broken Rose

By UJU Amanambu Ifeoma Ejibe & Chinapa Onwusah

Corporate banker and project manager, Uju Amanambu, announced the launch of her debut novel, “A Broken Rose” at a glitzy cocktail event which held recently at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. The fun packed event, featured book reading sessions, drama adaption of the book and acoustic musical performance by soul musician, Zubby.

“A Broken Rose is not just a story, but a call to reform in a society where most things we do are either superstitious or religious.” by the author.

Uju Amanambu

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/ August 23, 2015

Sir Demola Aladekomo and Alhaji Dahiru Mohammed

Tokunbo & Toluwase Sogbolu

Last weekend in Lagos, the world’s first luxury whisky, Chivas Regal hosted Audu Maikori to a ‘Taste of Luxury’ – the first in a series of experiential events, showcasing African entrepreneurs as figures of inspiration to the next generation of business leaders. The Strictly–by-invitation evening, attracted Audu’s closest allies from corporate and social Nigeria including label mates M.I, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, and Victoria Kimani who supported the music icon on a night which coincided with his 40 birthday festivities.

This maiden event seeks to celebrate the story of the irrepressible Audu Maikori: The tale of one man, his dogged commitment to a rugged business environment and his determined and indomitable spirit of enterprise and conquest. The Social Entrepreneur is also celebrated for his unrivalled commitment to giving back to his community.

Chivas Regal is synonymous with great taste and outstanding achievements.

Simi Drey

Dimeji Alara

Anthonia Soares

Tonye Cole

Victoria Kimani

Yetude Babaeko

Joshua Ekom && Olumide Mebude

Chukwudi Okoye & Adebola Olafimihan

Vivien Julius and Mrs Amanambu

Ola Olasiyan and Olu Ajayi

Chivas Taste of Luxury

Olasunkanmi Adigun

Rilwan Oshinusi

Wole Ojo

Adekunbi Olorun Rinu

Jumoke Ogunleye & Franka Izegbuna

Mustapha Salihu Barde

Cornelia O’Dwyer

Tobi Fasuyi

Familusi Babajide

Juliet Ibrahim

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