Allure 26042015

April 26, 2015

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PETER OKOYE

- On Music And Family

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“Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart”.

- Washington Irving

“Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for”.

- Bob Marley

“Intense love does not measure, it just gives”.

- Mother Teresa

From the editor...

Peter Okoye and his twin brother have contributed immensely to the development of the music scene in Nigeria. They personify pop culture as we know it today. With the explosion of popular music comes the star- fetish syndrome – our seeming occupation with the private lives and idiosyncrasies of our creative talents.

Peter Okoye sets the record straight in his chat with Pamela Echemunor. For our cover shoot, we wanted to present Peter in his fatherly role – showing him to be just like any father – loving and doting over his son. See pp. 8-10.

Fashion today is free; there seems to be no rules to follow – just experiment and have fun.

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liberty. Enjoy! See p. 4 and p. 6.

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MIX & MATCH Know how By - Pamela Echemunor It is often said that plaids and stripes do not mix, but these days, stripes go with everything, including plaids. In fact, prints ts are pretty mixable across the board.

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PRINTS, PATTERNS AND SOLID Combining print, t, pattern and solid is not easy to pull off, but for a stylista it should be a walk in the park. First know w what SULQWV DQG SDWWHUQV Ă&#x20AC;WV \RX WHUQV Ă&#x20AC;WV \RX best and then make sure the colours all correlate, VRIW VROLG KXH Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ Ă&#x20AC;QG D VRIW VROLG KXH e the perfect that will create balance and you are good to go.

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PETER OKOYE - On Music And Family

By Pamela Echemunor

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ulti-talented duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, a.k.a. P-Square, started their rise to fame over a decade ago; starting small, performing on a local scale before making it to the big league. The duo, managed by big brother Jude Okoye, introduced pop into the Nigerian music scene during an era it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a popular genre.

From street to stage, the limelight took them beyond borders, performing beside the biggest names in the music industry, locally and internationally.The second half of the duo, Peter, shares his story with Allure Vanguard. He speaks on his love for music, life and family.

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Right now, someone we are looking forward to working with is a secret. We love surprising our fans.

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Honestly, we write our songs by ourselves. For our Ă&#x20AC;UVW VHFRQG DQG WKLUG DOEXPV ZH ZURWH DQG SURGXFHG everything by ourselves. From the fourth album, we VWDUWHG EULQJLQJ LQ SHRSOH HYHQ WKH ODVW DOEXP DSDUW from about two or three songs that people wrote for us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OLNH Âś(MHDMR¡ DQG Âś6KHNLQL¡ ZKLFK ZHUH ZULWWHQ E\ 9 7HFK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the rest were from us. :RXOG \RX VD\ \RXU PXVLF KDV VWURQJ VH[XDO UHIHUHQFHV ZLWK WLWOHV OLNH Âś'R 0H¡ Âś5ROO ,W¡ HWF " I think it may have a bit but it depends on what the SHRSOH ZDQW WR OLVWHQ WR OLNH QRERG\ NQRZV ZKDW Âś6KHNLQL¡ means. We try not to overdo things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that would upset a certain sphere of people. So, P-Square has love songs, Christian songs, sexual songs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as you put it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it all depends on what the people want.

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Do you think your son has a spark of music? Will he be a P-Square prodigy?

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What I always tell them is nobody can make you bigger expect yourself. If you like, do an album with track one IHDWXULQJ 3 6TXDUH WUDFN WZR 0LFKDHO -DFNVRQ DQG VR on, none of that will make you big, You should always do you, be you and stop condemning yourself.

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HEALTHY LIVING101

HE A LT H

by - Teri Mendes

Top 8 Sports for Children That Aid Good Grades

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Trying to improve your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grades? The solution may be found in sports rather than books. A recent article in Time Magazine revealed the more moderate to vigorous exercise a child gets, the higher their test scores are. While there DUH D WRQ RI RSWLRQV LW PD\ EH KDUG WR ÂżQG DQ activity your child will love. Soccer and basketball are great go-to sports, but these less common activities also provide plenty of exercise and fun.

Know that all things are possible with creativity and a refusal to quit. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agonize over setbacks, but rather focus on finding a solution.

1.

QUIDDITCH This sport scores big with fans of the Harry Potter series.

Quidditch, which uses elements of rugby, dodgeball, and lacrosse, made its way to the real world in 2007 when students at Middlebury College started playing on their quad. In 2010, after more campuses caught on to the craze, the International Quidditch Association was formed, it has been said to be an Olympic sport soon. While there are very few childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leagues, you can easily set up a Quidditch tournament in your backyard.

2.

TAEKWONDO Though karate tends to be the martial art of choice, tae kwon do RĚ&#x2020;HUV DQ HOHPHQW RI Ă&#x20AC;DVK DV ZHOO DV ÂżWQHVV Originating in Korea, the sport emphasizes the use of kicks that are set up through a series of spins and jumps. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about your little one using his tricks to harm others. Like all martial arts, tae kwon do teaches students to use the moves only in self-defense.

3. SWIMMING

By enrolling your child in weekly swim lessons, they will learn a skill that can keep them in shape for life.

As an added bonus, they will learn to love the water and how to stay safe when they are in it.

7. ROCK CLIMBING

For a fun activity without the competition, try rock climbing. The outdoor activity builds both physical and mental strength.

Climbers often have to make decisions as they go and face unforeseen problems, which will build your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem-solving skills. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live near a rocky range, you can still enjoy the

4. TAP DANCE

If tutus donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thrill your little one, try tap. More gender-neutral than other dance styles, tap keeps kids entertained with loud noises and fun motions. As they advance, they learn more complicated moves and even a few tricks that will make their ballerina friends jealous.

activity at some indoor gym.

8. WATER POLO

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE Think football without the heavy equipment and hard hits. In ultimate frisbee, or ultimate, teammates pass WKH GLVF GRZQ WKH ÂżHOG LQ hopes of making it to the end zone without any fumbles or interceptions. In addition to hand-eye coordination and stamina, this fast-paced game emphasizes strong communication skills, which FRPH LQ KDQG\ RĚ&#x2020; WKH ÂżHOG

6. Tennis

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With tennis, your child gets a full-body workout ZLWKRXW VWHSSLQJ RĚ&#x2020; WKH court. The quick movements improve stamina, balance, and agility, while the swings and serves strengthen muscles.

Start training now, and he or she could become the next Serena Williams.

TERI Speaks

Swimming isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only underwater sport. Water polo requires kids to build their endurance (a player may swim up to 1.5 miles in a 30-minute game), while working on communication and teamwork. Kids can start

What does your child do for physical activity?

That is it for today my readers! Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it KHUH ÂżUVW For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ta ta for now! XOXO

Dear Reader, Thank you for your mail. Am glad you enjoy the column.

You can enjoy it either way really, with the skin on or off.

I just like to cut 2 to the 3 slices in my water.

Enjoy!

Teri Mendes

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B EA UT Y

Guide to

NATURAL HAIR

DIJA

By - Pa mela Echemunor

African women are embracing their naturally curly hair.

Celebrities like Mavin star, Dija, Ashionye Raccah, Omoni Oboli and Nse Ikpe Etim are a few Nigerian beauties going natural and embracing their God given hair. Here is a step by step guide to maintaining your natural hair.

NATURAL HAIR STYLE NSE IKPE ETIM

SHAMPOOING AND D CONDITIONING 7KH GU\ ZHDWKHU FRQGLWLRQV D̆HFW the hair texture, so it is better to reduce the use of shampoo. If you must shampoo, ensure its 50 percent water and 50 percent shampoo. It is better to deep condition, then moisturise. Opt for Tresemme deep conditioner and moisturise with coconut oil.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS When purchasing any hair care product, look out for products with the term “Organic not Natural”. Organic means not toxic, whereas, products termed natural often comprise of both QDWXUDO DQG DUWL¿FLDO components.

STYLING When styling with curling iron you, use little oil. Dab a little bit of Optimum Oil Therapy 3-in-1 Cremé or GL̆HUHQW SURGXFW RQ \RXU curling iron for lasting H̆HFW

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LESS CHEMICALS S MORE ORGANIC Since hair is still in its natural form, the best treatments are organic products. Avoid products ucts with mineral oils and petroleum. m.

These products dry out the hair ir and stop moisture from being absorbed. Opt for natural oils like jojoba, coconut, Almond oils and nd Aloe Vera.

BEST PRODUCTS FOR NATURAL HAIR Opt for Tresemme, Crème of Nature, Olive Oil and Aveeno.

These cosmetic brands understand the African hair culture.

MOISTURIZE YOUR TIPS Black hair requires as much moisture to keep it from breaking.

Seal in the moisture with castor oil or coconut oil after conditioning and drying.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING Hair requires adequate attention and the perfect hair regime will aid in growth and strength. Deep conditioning every week or twice a month works wonders. Use regular conditioner by massaging it into scalp in a circular motion, ensuring it reaches the roots). Also use hair mayonnaise, as it helps lock in moisture and promote growth and shine.

STEAMING Excessive heat is bad for natural hair. If you must, use a mix of eggs and coconut oil to steam. Cover hair with a shower cap and leave on for an hour.

Rinse hair with warm water and shampoo. Note it’s better to air dry, than to use a dryer.

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luxury wines spirits

by - Chef Eros

Much to do about Beans

with Maria Martinez

TEQUILA Being part of the elite inner set is having an open invitation to the best parties in town, where the who is who of the city come together in the only way they know KRZ ZLWK VW\OH $QG LI WKHUH¡V RQH JXHVW always welcome, it is Tequila, which is exciting, daring, a little wild and very adventurous.

Tequila is distilled from Blue Agave and produced only in the Jalisco region of Mexico. To taste Tequila is to taste the heart and soul of the real Mexico. PatrĂłn Silver Tequila is a spirit that invites staunch devotees, sultry, warm and sweet. It evokes feelings of warm, sunshiny days and balmy, starry nights and can be enjoyed as shots or sipped in a cocktail. Tequila connoisseurs worldwide enjoy this ultra-premium white spirit, which is handmade to ensure a smooth, light, crystal clear drink with fresh Agave aromas and hints of citrus. And as a beautiful showcase to this true VIP party guest, the Patron brand is of course presented in individually crafted glass bottles.

This beverage which is commonly associated with ranchers, cowboys and bandits has migrated into the hands of the high class and wealthy. Premium tequilas have risen steadily in status over recent years and are now seated on the top shelf along VLGH RWKHU Ă&#x20AC;QH VSLULWV VXFK DV FRJQDF DQG VFRWFK 6XUH PDQ\ IRONV VWLOO PL[ 7HTXLOD in Margaritas or slam it down with salt and lime, but a growing mass of discerning SHRSOH DUH QRZ GLVFRYHULQJ Ă&#x20AC;QH 7HTXLOD FDQ EH HQMR\HG LQ VLSSLQJ VW\OH Now that we know sipping Tequila is the in thing, naturally we present recommendations of our top must have sipping Tequilas.

I have always been a huge fan of garlic bread, beans and red meat.

A few days ago, I was asked to make a dietary meal for a cancer patient and amidst my research, it occurred to me that garlic and legumes such as kidney beans when paired with tomatoes is bumper packed with antioxidants.

Immediately I thought... Garlic bread, delicious beans and chilli con carne.

My mouth began to water as I rushed into my car and headed for the grocery store.

I wanted to make this quick, easy and delicious so I went straight to the canned food isle and picked up a can each of kidney beans, white beans and tomato purĂŠe. I could use cooked brown beans but that would have been boring. Then to the butchers for 250g of fresh minced meat and then to the vegetable mart for onions, tomatoes, pepper, fresh basil and coriander, garlic and ginger and scotch bonnets (ata rodo). I also got a pack of cherry tomatoes and headed back to my Miele kitchen for the throw down.

I put on my apron and turned up the heat in the oven.

Chopped a quarter green, red and yellow pepper, set aside; Diced 1 medium onion, 2 scotch bonnets (ata rodo); Grated 1 clove of garlic, 1tsp worth of ginger and one medium sized carrot; Tomatoes also got a chop, seeds and all.

Then the real throw down started. I put on the cooker, heated up my sauce pan and threw in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. In went the garlic for a few seconds and WKHQ WKH RQLRQV DQG JLQJHU WR GLĚ&#x2020;XVH WKH Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV Tomatoes followed shortly after and covered it to let simmer.

I wanted my mince to be cooked and well seasoned before being paired with the tomato stew so, In the sauce pan, I put in 1 tsp. of olive oil and 1 crushed garlic clove then 1/2 a tablespoon of diced onions and in went the 250g of mince beef. Stirred until browned and season with 1tsp of black pepper, 1tsp of fresh basil, 1 tsp. of steak seasoning and salt to taste... It

tasted heavenly.

Back to my tomatoes stew, which was beginning to reduce a little too much but ended up working in my favour, where I added the rodo and stirred in the mince. Seasoned with some more salt, 1/2 tsp of white pepper, and some more fresh basil (1/4tsp). Tossed in the mixed bell peppers for 3 minutes and set aside.

Meanwhile, I emptied the can of kidney beans and white beans, measured 1/4 cup each and sautĂŠed in the same pan used for the mince.

CASA DRAGONES Casa Dragones is an independent, small batch producer with a passion for crafting exceptional Tequila, one bottle at a time.

Each bottle is hand-signed and numbered, hallmarking the commitment to quality. At Casa Dragones, it is their love of the craft and meticulous attention to detail that ensures an extraordinary experience and the highest possible quality.

The freshly baked baguette sliced diagonally was spread with 50g of unsalted butter mixed with using a fork - 1/2 clove of crushed garlic and 1/4 tsp. of oregano. Grilled for 3minutes on both sides until golden brown $QG LW ZDV ÂżQDOO\ UHDG\ DQG

time to plate.

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` Platinum Triple distilled, then aged to perfection. It is a true FRQQRLVVHXU¡V VLOYHU 7HTXLOD This is the smoothest sipping Tequila ever produced.

PatrĂłn Grand Burdeos

Each bottle is placed in a handcrafted box. Set in a bed of suede, the unleaded crystal bottle is corkĂ&#x20AC;QLVKHG OLNH ZLQH DQG VHDOHG ZLWK D FU\VWDO FDS 7KH Tequila is matured in a blend of American and French oak barrels and aged for a minimum of 12 months.

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I grabbed a long plate. Placed the baguette bread at an angle topped with the chilli and tomato mince, a scoop of WKH OHJXPHV DQG ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK D GUL]]OH RI IUHVKO\ FKRSSHG coriander. Tasted a bit and it was beyond Divine.

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F E AT U R E

by LATASHA NGWUBE

A weekly column

SIDETALKS&CATWALKS You have something to say to me? Send a text to 08114495303 Ff me on twitter @latashangwube

7KH 1RW 6R )RUWXQDWH 3UHGLFDPHQWV RI (PPD 1\UD 8EL )UDQNOLQ ,W ZDV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ D GUDPD Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZHHN RQ VRFLDO PHGLD as Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin and singer Emma Nyra battled it out verbally. ,¡YH UHFHLYHG UHSRUWV WKDW indicate Ms Nyra may no longer be a part of the successful record label as her contract was not renewed. Sources also revealed that she is currently back in her hometown of +RXVWRQ 7H[DV WR Ă&#x20AC;JXUH RXW her next moves. The UBI FRANKLIN & EMMA NYRA controversy started when she granted an interview and was asked about her relationship with Ubi Franklin and how she felt about his proposal to actress Lilian Esoro. Emma denied ever being in a romantic relationship with him and insisted their relationship had always been based on work and her career. Sounds cool right? Wrong!

Everyone in the industry knew that Emma and Ubi had been in a relationship and because everybody lies, nobody called her out on it. Then Ubi decides he was going to UHVSRQG DQG SURFHHGV WR EORZ (PPD¡V VWRU\ RXW RI WKH ZDWHU DGPLWWLQJ WKDW WKH\ KDG been in a relationship and it had come to an end because he was the boss of the UHFRUG ODEHO DQG ERXQGDULHV QHHGHG WR EH GHĂ&#x20AC;QHG +H ZHQW RQ WR TXRWH Ă&#x20AC;JXUHV FODLPLQJ KH VSHQW DERXW 1 PLOOLRQ RQ HDFK RI KHU YLGHRV ZLWK YLGHRV WR WKH ODEHO¡V FUHGLW , FDQ KHDU VRPHERG\ DVNLQJÂŤ:KDW LV WKH SXQFKOLQH KHUH" :KDW¡V UHDOO\ JRLQJ RQ" 7KRVH DUH YHU\ YDOLG TXHVWLRQV DQG LW VHHPV WLPH ZLOO WHOO WKH UHDO DJHQGD WKDW LV trying to be pushed out here.

Ubi, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What good has come from you telling everyone about your past relationship? She ZDV HQWLWOHG WR KHU SULYDF\ WKH VDPH ZD\ \RXU FXUUHQW Ă&#x20AC;DQFpH FODLPV VKH ZDQWHG WR keep the romance between you two private. Besides, throwing mental darts publicly at this lady who you once held dear is in bad taste and shows ungentlemanly characteristicsâ&#x20AC;?.

Emma, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was no need to lie. Admitting to being in a relationship with him would not have killed you or removed from your being or better still, you could have VLGHVWHSSHG WKH TXHVWLRQ FRPSOHWHO\ DQG SROLWHO\ GHFOLQHG WR DQVZHU 7HOOLQJ D boldfaced lie and swearing to it was not a good look.

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2PDZXPL¡V 6XUSULVH %DE\ 6KRZHU Last week I promised you all pictures from the surprise baby shower organized by Waje and myself for Omawumi. Many thanks to the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island who gave us the uber luxurious Presidential suite and of course all the friends that came out to show love. We had celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Chigul, Rita Dominic, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Toolz, Toke Makinwa Ayida, Lami Phillips, and many more.

'HFRUDWLRQV JDPHV DQG HYHQWV Ă RZ were packaged by Yoko Osoka and Chioma Nwakwesi of Party Buddies.

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7KLV &XUUHQW .,'QDSSLQJ &XOWXUH About two weeks ago, the entire country was on high alert for three Orekoya children aged 6, 4 and 11months respectively and abducted by their day old nanny who apparently had been employed off a website. The mother of the children was beside KHUVHOI ZLWK JULHI DQG IHDU DV WKH ´QDQQ\¡ ² 0DU\ $NLQROD UHDO QDPH )XQPLOD\R Adeyemi) simply left the house with the three boys. Her accomplices contacted the family demanding a ransom of N15 million but later reduced it to N13 million with a threat to kill the children if their demands were not met. Thankfully Akinola and her cohorts were apprehended by the police who tracked her down through her mobile phone. Now as much as I sympathise with the family and everything they endured, WKHUH LV D KXJH OHYHO RI EODPH WKH\ KDYH WR EHDU 3OHDVH ZKR LQ JRRGQHVV¡ QDPH KLUHV a nanny off the Internet without any background check, previous work history, references or from all indications even medical tests? I was angry when they reached out to the public to donate towards the ransom demanded because I believe nobody VKRXOG KDYH WR EH SUHVVXUHG HPRWLRQDOO\ RU Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ IRU WKLV FDXVH :KLOH , NQRZ WKLV seemed like a harsh point of view, I was reminded by a friend that we all have made stupid, reckless decisions that could have jeopardized our lives, safety and well-being but for divine grace. It is safe to say that the Orekoyas will never make this kind of mistake again and many families, mothers, genuine domestic help agencies and future employers will take the time to check, fact check and triple check for good measure.

The mischief out there is well past the schoolyard variety and we can no longer leave things up to luck or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grace of Godâ&#x20AC;? without doing our bit. In addition, we all can learn something here about vigilance and being more conscious of our environment, asking TXHVWLRQV ZKHQ ZH VHH VXVSLFLRXV DFWLYLW\ RU QRWLFH DQ\WKLQJ WKDW¡V RXW RI FKDUDFWHU ,W LV better to be safe than sorry.

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ANDREA GIACCAGLIA, TOKE MAKINWA AYIDA & TOJU FOYEH

WAJE, OMAWUMI, UFUOMA MCDERMOTT & JENNIFER ALIEGUNNA

KEKE HAMMOND

DAMILOLA ADEGBITE, BIKIYA GRAHAM DOUGLAS & OMAWUMI

IBIM & MS MODISH

BEAUTY AYEGBA

OMAWUMI & RITA DOMINIC

LAMI PHILLIPS & LILIAN UNACHUKWU

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PEO PL E “ O N E PA RT Y AT A T I M E ! ”

KINABUTI LAUNCHES MIA BY KINABUTI By - Olubukunola Femi-Dagunro

Fashion outfit, Kinabuti recently launched its new collection, “Mia by Kinabuti” in Lagos. Tagged “Sex and City Lagos”, the new collection featured over 40 peices of outfits that are simple, playful and fun.

The event was attended by fashion divas, stylists, designers and some Nollywood stars.

Here are some faces that made the event.

MIA COMAZZI AND CATERINA BORTOLUSSI

MEGNA JOSHI

FRANCESCA

YETUNDE LAGUDA

NANCY NWAFOR

SIA BRUME

SANDRA GUEL DE NPFENNIG

ODULAYA HANNA

LOUISE PRIDDY

OMOYE UZAMS

YVONNE CHIOKE

KAYLAH ONIWO

NNEKA EDOZIE

MISI MOLU

AKINTUNDE AKINLEYE PRESENTS EACH PASSING DAY By - Oscar Ochiogu LagosPhoto Foundation presents “Each Passing Day”, a solo exhibition of iconic photojournalist, Akintunde Akinleye,showcasing his documentation of Nigeria.

“Each Passing Day”, Brings together photographs categorized to reflect series of unrelated events and activities in the daily lives of ordinary citizens of Nigeria.

Central to Akintunde’s storytelling of the post military era in Nigeria, are the trials, tribulations and joys of ordinary Nigerians, as they aspire for a better quality of life. The pictures depict a truthful rendering of each passing day in the life of resilient Nigerians and show the political, social and physical landscape in which we exist.

“Each Passing Day” is a few of hundreds of thousands of single images, extracted from different documentary projects and spot news events, but inspired by the Nigerian space during the last decade and now. This exhibit is a retrospect of Akintunde’s style, good taste for aesthetics.

Akintunde has been exhibited in Washington, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Lagos, Amsterdam, Graz, Bamako, Madrid, Munich, U.K and Pordenone in Italy. Akintunde lives in Lagos and works for Reuters in Nigeria.

Captured here are some faces that graced the event.

NEELA HENGSTLER

AKINTUNDE AKINLEYE

MR. BOTH AND WUNIKA MUKAN

ZAINAB ASHADU

BEVERLY AND CHARLES

GBEMI ABUDU

GEORGE RICHARDS AND OLIVER ENWONWU

ANNA EGBAGBE

ADAOBI ONIWIUDE

CHIKA

MODUPE

BUKOLA OYE

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