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Redefining femininity
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FASHION BEAUTY MEN’S STYLE TOURISM
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Mulikatu Mukaila Hafsah Abubakar Matazu Faith Ejeh
uffles are fast becoming a big yes for Divas who know their worth. Though, dramatic, ruffles build the foundation for a simple and comfy look, when worn with the right poise and charisma. If you are one of those who always look for voluminous ways to have fun when it comes to clothes, then ruffles is your best bet. Ruffles also give an option to be used as a piece of jewelry. Whatever you choose ruffles make a perfect pick for day or night. So, whichever way, the ruffle has you covered.
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Ball gown dresses are certainly the most formal dress silhouette, reserved for that grand entrance of an evening event.A ball gown can be embellished with tiered ruffles, gathered tulle or satin, or can even be cut out. You wouldn’t want to be left out of this trend. Do you know what kind of man, you are bag-wise? Yes, bag-wise! Bags aren’t only meant for women as men can also rock bags with style and class. Apparently, many still think men’s bag are still a mirage. Gone are those days, a man of class can rock a bag better than even a women only if he get his acts right. Flip to our men’s page to know why you should take your bag style seriously. You might want to
upgrade your style. Our beauty page gives you insight on how foods that can enhance your beauty. Our cover personality this week is Binta Suleiman; she is a trained lawyer but decided to do something outside the box. Binta aspired to be a medical doctor but ended being a lawyer and today she is into something totally different from the corridors of law. Read her interview to know more. Have a splendid day!
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way from fro om the very seriouss outfits that wi ill will make you y look very heavy and overdresse ed overdressed when you intend to grace thatt dinner or evening event, you can decide to appear simple but but sophisticated while you step out o with your nice looking dinner outfit. Dinner requires that you look different from your everyday attire as you intend to to catch the glimpse of everyone. everyone. Ball dresses are your best bet for fo orr that outing with a touch of sty yylle. style.
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Legally luxurious interview byy HAFSAH ABUBAKAR ABUB MATAZU
Binta Suleiman is an int interior brain behind designer. She is the bra Albedo Interior Décor and Design School, Abuja. Born in on July 26, the United Kingdom o 1977, to the family of EEngineer Suleiman Muhammad, Binta hails from Safa, Jigawa State. Among other othe things, she shee spoke spokee on how she deve developed a curriculum to curricu train on train people pe interior interio design.
Education I started my primary education in Mogwon Primary School from Primary 2. I was homeschooled by my father during my early education. He taught me everything, from reading to writing. From there, I moved to Girls’ Arabic School, Danbatta in Kano State, where I did my Junior Secondary School. Then in 1991, I went to Science Secondary School, Taura in Jigawa State, where I completed my secondary education in 1994. After that, went to the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria to study Law in 1996. I was meant to study Medicine, but unfortunately, I did not have Mathematics and Physics, so I was given Law as my course of study instead. It was a complete departure from
what I intended to study. I wanted to change my course to Medicine during my first year, so I wrote WAEC again, just so I could correct my result and pursue that dream. But by the end of my first year, I made up my mind to continue studying Law. I made peace with it and I told myself that it was what God intended for me. I graduated in 2001 and went to Law School in 2002. I got married in that same year and was called to the Bar in 2003.
BUT BY THE END OF MY FIRST YEAR, I MADE UP MY MIND TO CONTINUE STUDYING LAW. I MADE PEACE WITH IT AND I TOLD MYSELF THAT IT WAS WHAT GOD INTENDED FOR ME
Career I did my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in a law firm, Abdullahi Ibrahim and Co. We then moved to Katsina, where I taught at the Hassan Katsina Polytechnic as a parttime lecturer for about a year and a half. From there, we
moved to Abuja, where I worked at the FCT High Court as a legal research assistant to a judge for about three years until we moved to Lagos, so I had to quit my job. I got bored in Lagos because I had nothing to do but read newspapers and books. So I went to the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, where I am now an associate member, but I was still bored. So I used my last allowance from the High Court to buy bed-sheets and send to Abuja for people to buy. It started going well, but people started buying them on credit, so my money wasn’t coming out of the business. My sister then suggested an idea to open a shop in Kano, which I did. I renovated the place and put my bed- sheets there and added other decorative items. After I did the renovations, I realised that I was actually very good at it because it came out beautifully. So I considered looking at it as a career option since I was jobless at the time. I searched for some interior design schools in Lagos and went in 2011. I later got the certificate course and the business started running. In Lagos I was doing renovation jobs from home. We later moved back to Abuja in 2014 and a friend of mine said we should open an office. We thought of Purple Ambiance, my shop in Kano, but then I wanted something more professional because I realised that being an interior designer is much more than
WE WERE HOMESCHOOLED IN OUR EARLY YEARS, SO THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAYING WITH MY SIBLINGS. WE USED TO GO OUT EVERY WEEKEND TO THE DAM TO BUY FISH AND GO TO BAGAUDA AND ANADARIYA TO PLAY WITH THE CHICKENS AND HORSES selling decorative items. So we incorporated a company that included a little bit of everything - renovations and architectural services. So we registered Albedo Designs Limited, and here we are today, building it with a design school which started in November 2015. We are currently in the process of getting certification from the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) so we can start giving National Diplomas in Nigeria, with a curriculum developed in Nigeria. Growing up I remember my early years being a lot of fun. I grew up in Tiga. My dad was the manager at Tiga Dam when it was being built and our house was there. It was very peaceful, green and very playful. We were homeschooled in our early years, so there was a lot of playing with my siblings. We used to go out every weekend to the dam to buy fish and go to Bagauda and Anadariya to play with the chickens and horses. Challenges Part of my personal challenges in life is finding out the person I am and who I am becoming. Most of my personal challenges are within me and managing people,
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BINTA SULEIMAN // marriage, and my work. At a point, I was very overwhelmed by them and they were driving me crazy. But then, my dad told me something one day during one of his visits to Abuja. I told him that “life is difficult,” and he replied by saying that “life is supposed to be difficult. It is not supposed to be easy.” So from then on, I recalibrated my mind and told myself that this is how it is and I have to face the challenges as they come. It allowed me to separate and handle the parts of my life from my life at home, work and my friends. Life lessons To always be positive and strong, work hard, keep pushing and never give up. Things will always work out. Aspirations I wanted to be a doctor. I also wanted to be someone who is successful and whose life is in order. Childhood memories I miss playing always. Life was very easy and uncomplicated. We used to wake up in the morning and feed the chickens and animals in our petting zoo - the rabbits, tortoise and cows. How I met my husband I met him in the university: the ABU, Zaria, during my first year. He had left school but we had a friend. That’s how we met. Most cherished gift My most cherished gift was from my husband. When I wanted to open a shop in Kano, I did not have money because I was jobless at the time. My husband gave me 2 pieces of land and told me to sell them and put the proceeds into my business. I cherish that because it came at a time when I needed it the most. Most cherished attribute of his ture. He is selfless to His generous nature. d gives i and gives. He a fault. He gives and tive. He supports is also very supportive. o and in any way he me in whatever I do nancially or moral can, whether it is financially support. h list Top 5 on my wish ould run for 10 Firstly, I wish I could op. If I reach that kilometers non-stop. ore than happy. goal I would be more ove to see my kids Secondly, I would love table citizens and grow up to be reputable dly, I would love to see good people. Thirdly, d. If we achieve this, my school succeed. it will be the first off its kind and bring rtunities for people. about a lot of opportunities Fourthly, there are some personal issues o see resolved, and I that I would love to astly, to be fit and am getting there. Lastly, healthy. Favourite music on replay usic that Bastille. I love music tes me moves me, motivates and speaks to me. First App I check in the morning and att bedtime I check my Instagram first thing in the morning and the last thing before I go to bed at night.
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I LOVE MUSIC THAT MOVES ME, MOTIVATES ME AND SPEAKS TO ME. Favourite fashion items I love earrings. I am very particular about earrings. What I wouldn’t be caught wearing Dungarees. There’s no way I will ever be caught wearing them. Best travel destination Dubai, because of how easy it is to get around. It is a hassle-free place. And because I speak a little bit of Arabic, I have no trouble when I am there at all. It isn’t congested, and it is designed to serve tourists, so you are guaranteed to have a great time if you go there. How I relax I read books and watch TV. I enjoy watching TV a lot. The sound alone soothes me when I am stressed. Favourite food Danwake is my favourite food, but now I’m on a diet, so I can’t remember the last time I had it. I also love tea a lot. I can have up to 10 cups in a day. My
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definition of style Comfort. Anything that is practical and comfortable because of my line of work. Favourite fashion designer Victoria Beckham. Her designs stand out and are unique. Favourite designer perfume, bag and shoes My favourite perfume is Gucci Envy, bag is DKNY, and shoes are Nine West. Mum’s advice that stuck with me She always told us not to judge people, no matter what they do; we should rather pray for them. And that’s what I do till date. I never judge people, no matter what. It has helped me a lot because I am not narrow- minded when it comes to what people do. It gives me a chance to see things from their perspective. Another advice she gave me is not to intrude, and always give people their space. Never poke your nose into other people’s business. Favourite sport, colour and weather I like gymnastics, although I have never done it before. I enjoy watching it. My favourite colour is red and I love cold weather, whether it is harmattan or snow. Favourite day of the week I love Mondays. It is when everything starts. I spend my whole weekend planning for Monday. It is the beginning of a new week when you list what you are going to do for the rest of the week. It is the most exciting day of the week for me. Beauty routine I scrub and exfoliate. I also use sunscreen. I burn easily, so sunscreen is a crucial part of my beauty routine. Achievements My kids. I am happy with the way they turned out. They are not perfect, but I am v ery er y pr prou oud d off tthem. hem. very proud Role models Hillary Clinton and my mother. They Th ey a re b oth ot h st stro rong ng w omen om en. are both strong women. My mother is a strong woman who has gone through a lot and always comes out stronger than ever. She doesn’t give up. Looking back, what I would tell a younger me I would tell her to take life easy. Everything resolves itself in the long run.
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ining mats or cloths help you dress your table in an elegant way. It also adds beauty and style to your meal. Placing a mat on your table does more than just soaking up spilled food on the table; it gives it a unique look and provides a backdrop for your meal. While you are also protecting your dinner table from harmful scratches and stains from foods, a table mat or cloth can also add a pop of colour and character to your
home. Always try to decorate your dining table in a way that every guest gets stuck in its beauty. It reflects your personality and lifestyle as it makes your table look nice. It also makes you happy. Dining table mats or cloths can come in a variety of fabrics, such as cotton, silk, rayon, organza, polyester, satin, as well as woven wool fabrics, adding beauty to your entire home. With additional information from the internet
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Kusugu: Daura’s ancient well by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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The Kusugu well used to be the only source of water for the people in Daura during the reign of Daurama, a female queen. In those days, people were only allowed to fetch water on Fridays only because of a strange snake that lived inside the well. The snake was known as Sarki. This continued until a prince from Bagdad, Abu Yazid, came to their rescue. Bayajida, as he was later called, killed the snake in the 10th century after a big fight and married the queen. The sword that was used in killing the dangerous snake is still in Daura as an evidence for tourists. With additional information from the internet
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aura, a town in Katsina State, is known for lots of ancient stories. The Kusugu well is one of such monuments with mysterious tales. Although the well, which is over 100 years, has been renovated and well taken care of by the people of that town, the story behind its existence is always fresh when told to tourists from within and outside the country.
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Foods that enhance your beauty as a woman by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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aving a good diet and the right types of food is very important to your health and beauty. Not only will it visibly show on your skin, it will make you healthier on the inside too. Food contains the most essential building blocks for staying youthful and beautiful. It is not all about exercise, your health is mirrored in your skin. These foods are what every woman should make sure she eats to look healthy, ageless and flawless. The changes you will see will be worth it. Fish – Fishes are very important because they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acid. It is one of the best sources of natural oil for your skin. Most women believe that fat is bad for you because it causes obesity, but the fat in fish is very healthy. Without it, your skin can become dull and dry. Wheat - Wheat and other whole grain products are a healthy alternative to the refined carbohydrates in pasta and white bread, which are converted into sugar. It can also become a contributing factor for diabetes. Wheat is packed with fibre, which promotes digestion and flushes out what isn’t good for your body.
Water – The benefits of water can never be emphasized enough. It keeps your skin hydrated, soft and supple. Water should be a major part of your diet. It is also a great alternative to fizzy
and sugary drinks that can affect your skin negatively by causing bloating and breakouts. Green tea – Green tea contains antioxidants which fight the effects of aging. It is excellent for women who want to lose weight. It is healthy, so drink it regularly. Sweet potatoes - Sweet potatoes are full of Vitamin A, which also reduces wrinkles and signs of aging. There are many creams in stores that contain Vitamin A, but using too much of them can also be bad for you. Eating natural foods that contain them is a better option. Avocado - Avocados are rich in healthy fats, Vitamins A and C, and fiber. It is the perfect food for enhancing your complexion. Avocados are also a common ingredient in making skin masks. But eating them is much more beneficial. Also, avoid applying it to your face if your skin is prone to acne.
the heart. They also protect the skin against aging. It is also very beneficial for the eyes. Cheese - The calcium found in cheese is just as important for your teeth as it is for your bones. The combination of casein (a protein found in cheese), phosphorus and calcium helps replace lost minerals in your teeth. Also, eating a small amount of cheese after a meal can help to neutralise the build-up of acid left in your mouth after eating, as well as stimulating the production of saliva, which can help to reduce dental issues, helping you achieve a brilliant smile with stunning teeth. Apricots - Apricots are rich in the carotenoids and xanthophylls, nutrients that help protect eyesight from aging-related damage, especially the retina from damage caused by blue light. Eating apricots regularly is definitely of great benefit as it may prevent you from using glasses in life.
Strawberries - Strawberries protect your body with powerful anti-cancer nutrients known as anthocyans, which play a role in cell repair. Research has shown that anthocyans may decrease the risk of several cancers, such as breast and gastrointestinal cancers. Also, strawberries are brimmed with Vitamin C and folic acid. They offer powerful anti-oxidant which protects
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HAIR CARE
DO YOU KNOW... THAT EATING SPICY FOODS HELPS YOU BURN CALORIES AND INDUCE WEIGHT LOSS?
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hese are few necessary oils every lady needs for both inner health and outer beauty.
Olive oil - Rich in Vitamins E a A, olive oil helps prolong and y youthfulness, hydrates the skin and m maintains its elasticity and softness. A Also, olive oil helps skin cells to r regenerate. The list of benefits of o olive oil is quite endless. Coconut oil – Most people c consider coconut oil as the holy
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grail of all their problems. It is full of saturated fats, Vitamin E, fatty acid and protein, which is important for cell regeneration, hair growth and skin. Black seed oil – Black seed oil is said to cure every illness or disease known to man. Apart from that, it has miraculous properties when it comes to weight loss, hair and skin.
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FA S H I O N Dramatic ruffles
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Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com, CC: tambari@dailytrust.com
DO I STILL TREAT KIDNEY STONES? I am nineteen years old. I have been having right sided abdominal pains for two years now. Been treated for PID three times and the pains still comes back, I met a specialist six months ago who told me it was kidney stones, gave me medications and the stone was said to have gone. But some days ago the pains came back and despite treatment the pain persists. Please what do I do? Chioma, Abuja It is possible that the renal stone may still be the the problem. You will need to see an Urologist for proper assessment. Treatment of kidney or renal stones could be conservative or surgical. Surgical could be through minimal access surgery or open surgery. Where it is available and affordable
minimal access or endoscopic surgery is preferable. Avoid just taking antibiotics and pain killers. There are so many specialists are (urologist) in Abuja in some of the General hospital, all the tertiary hospitals and a number of specialized private hospital in FCT.
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MY CERVIX IS SHORT I had a miscarriage in January, then I was twenty weeks pregnant. The doctor told me my cervix was short then. Now I am two months pregnant what do I do? Usually second trimester miscarriage is common in patients with cervical incompetence. That is when the cervix cannot hold the pregnancy as pregnancy advances which leads to miscarriage. The cervix becomes progressively shortened as pregnancy advances and in such cases, miscarriage occurs usually between thirteen and twenty six weeks. A woman with two recurrent miscarriage within the second trimester is likely to have cervical incompetence. The miscarriage is usually painless and the baby may come together with the sac. But nobody wants to have two miscarriages before taking the necessary steps. Therefore anybody with history of one midtrimeter miscarriage should have serial Transvaginal scan for cervical length assessment. I will suggest you see an obstetrician and Gynaecologist now for assessment. You are likely to benefit from cervical cerclage. This is usually done around the fourteenth week.
What can I use for low FSH? I got married seven months ago and did hormonal test, I was told I have low FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). My menses has been regular and since I got married I have never been pregnant. Can you prescribe medication for me to correct it? (Amina, Niger State)
How old are you? First, I want to retriate the necessity of patience in management of conception after marriage. We have advised couple not to rush for investigations until after one year of marriage. The exceptions of this rule are things like, a woman above thirty five years or couple with known pathology. If you are seven months old in marriage and less than thirty five years, I will advise you to wait a little bit more. Concerning the low FSH, since you are having regular and normal menses leave this for now. Hormonal test should not be done just anywhere but in a well standardized laboratory. Also the interpretation of hormonal tests are combination of history, clinical findings and the laboratory results. No one should prescribe based only on the result.
Can I deworm again? I deworm myself five months ago. I vomit occasionally and the doctor asked I deworm myself again. Should I? Kashim, Gombe The fact that you took worm medicine five months ago does not mean you cannot have worm infestation now. This could be from reinfection, poorly treated or another strain of helminths. In our environment the issue of fake and substandard drugs is also a problem. What you need to do is to see your family physician and part of what to be done is stool microscopy. This will confirm the presence or absence of ova and the type of worm for appropriate medication. There are some those of helminthiasis that requires more than one dosage of medication which is the usual dose for most worms.
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hen a man is seen carrying a handbag, people tend to look at it critically. But there are handbags made for men. Men’s handbags give them a different and signature look, away from the daily routine appearance. A handbag can complement almost all modes of outfits - traditional, official or casual. It also helps you carry items comfortably. Today’s men make a statement by carrying a handbag, you may want to join this unique men.
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“Create your own visual style… Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” – Orson Welles
Last week, we erroneously captioned one of our pictures on Men’s page as Hamza. He is actually Haruna. We are sorry for the mix up. – Ag. Editor TAMBARI SUNDAY, O C TO B E R 9, 2016
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The healthy chicken suya salad
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t is important for us to stay healthy and conscious of our cholesterol level when it comes to the food we eat. But we still want that finger-licking flavour without sacrificing what we love eating the most. Almost every Nigerian is a fan of suya - grilled meat bursting with rich, spicy flavours. This week, we are giving you a way to savour your favourite snack as a full meal in a healthier and tastier way. Here’s how to make the chicken suya salad. You can also choose to make the beef version. Simply switch the beef instead of chicken. INGREDIENTS 5 pieces of chicken breasts 5 tablespoons of crushed kuli kuli 5 tablespoons of ginger powder 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper flakes 10 strands of African pepper, also known as uda in Igbo 1 small seasoning cube 3 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of olive oil ½ lemon ½ teaspoon salt 1 bunch of lettuce ½ a medium cucumber 3 tomatoes ½ an onion DIRECTION - Combine the kuli kuli, ginger ngger powder, pepper flakes, seasoningg cube and salt. Keep one teaspoon on n aside. - Rub the mixture onto the chicken and place in the grill. Drizzle with the oil and grill thee chicken for 20 minutes: 10 minutes uttes on each side. - While the chicken is cooking, in ng, slice up the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cucumber and keep in n a bowl. - Prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, lemon juice and one teaspoon of the suya mix and stir into the vegetables. - Slice the suya into strips and lay it on top of the salad. It is ready to be served.
FROM THE EDITOR: Would you like to win something special from the Tambari Team? Then, this is your chance, send in your recipes to tambari@dailytrust.com. Every week, the featured recipe gets to win a special gift from us. Please include your full name, picture of yourself and the recipe. I’m looking forward to your tantalising recipes. Our Tambari Super Chef Series will start next week. You could be one of them. Keep sending in your recipes.
Strawberry hibiscus cooler Thi lovely This l l and d eye-catching hi drink d i k is i a treat that h everyone will enjoy. The main ingredients made to make it are strawberries and hibiscus (zobo). A sip of this beverage will leave you wanting more. INGREDIENTS 1 cup of dried hibiscus (zobo) 2/3 cup of sugar (divided) 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 2 cups of halved strawberries, plus a few quartered or halved 1/4 cup of lemon juice Sparkling water Small mint sprigs or leaves DIRECTION - Combine hibiscus, 1/3 cup of sugar, cinnamon and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let infusion sit, covered
for 20 minutes. - In a blender, pulse halved strawberries with remaining 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 cups of cold water. Strain into a metal bowl and stir in lemon juice. Set in a bowl of ice and water until cold. - Strain hibiscus infusion into another metal bowl and set in a bowl of ice and water until cold. Combine hibiscus infusion and berry purée in a jug. - Fill glasses with ice. Stir in a splash of sparkling water. Top with quartered berries and mint and serve. With additional information from the internet
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ONGA shows supports for northern weddings by ABUBAKAR ABDURRAHAMAN DODO
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s part of their corporate social responsibility, manufacturers of food seasoning ONGA participate in wedding ceremonies. Mr. M.B Umar Hankaka along with some management staff of Promasidor, the manufacturers of ONGA and Cowbell at an event last saturday, said “ONGA is accustomed to sponsoring traditional marriage activities in the northern part of the country, as it is doing the same thing in supporting women August gathering in the south east,” he said. The couple testified to the fact that they received cartons of ONGA and some food items. “My bride received cartons of ONGA and food items and representatives of the brand at their wedding. But, however, the Divisional Sales Manager North of Promasidor, Muhammad Ebije, said some wedding ceremonies donot attract huge gathering, and for this reasoning
we often take advantage of wedding ceremonies to showcase our products for the public to judge for themselves. According to him: “Kano is our largest market in the northern part of the country that’s why we often sponsor traditional activities in order to discharge our corporate social responsibility.” The regional sales manager North, Mr. Monday stipulated that ONGA is now a household name, as well as a leading food seasoning in this part of the country. “Many attimes we used to donate the sum of thirty thousand Naira cash, 10 – 15 cartons of ONGA and about 30 – 40 chickens whenever and wherever we deem it fit to support traditional marriage activities. But our priority is the women activites, hence our contribution often go straight to the bride.”
Vlisco Fashion Show Celebrate 170 Years of producing premium fabric
East African brand Sylvia Owori launches collection tagged ‘Travelling Light with Sylvia Owori’.
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n East African fashion brand Lamic Kirabo has launched her newest collection of travelling bags and bomber jackets. Sporting a range of unisex bomber jackets and travel bags from the brand’s latest collection, the pieces are described as the best style must haves for cool urban getter setters. The bomber jackets entails bold print crafted stylish for ladies as well as the gents with the duffel bag made from upside denim gotten from the second hand clothes market in Kampala, making two effortless stylish travel staples for the modern muse. Also, the travel bag made from up-cycled denim sourced from downtown Kampala markets and it is meant to ease the whole fuss of packing and carrying around hand luggage.
by AMINA ALHASSAN
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remium African fabric maker, Vlisco, is celebrating 170 Years ofchurning out beautiful print textile with a series of high octaneevents that are guaranteed to be filled with pomp and pageantry. To set the ball rolling, the fashion brand celebrated with customers inthe Federal Capital Territory, by showcasing its new 170 yearscollection with a fashion show held few days ago at the Sheraton Hotel. On hand to display, were three of Abuja’s biggest fashion designers,namely,Vanquish De Panache Couture, Vintage Colette and Hiijia Clothiers. Notable guest and dignitaries in attendance included wife of the Senate President, Toyin Saraki, Dino Melaye, Country Manager Vlisco Nigeria, Adebisi Adekunle, Comedian AY, Marketing Manager, Vlisco Nigeria, Adaeze Alionu, Sadaatu Isa, among many other influential personalities. TAMBARI SUNDAY, O C TO B E R 9, 2016