Tambari

23rd November, 2014

SUNDAY TRUST

Tambari For the woman of style

Dangling Earpiece

Exquisite Attires

Maryam Mohammed Sanusi ‘Women should believe in themselves ‘

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C.o.n.t.e.n.t.s Hello Readers,

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n women’s accessories, pearl is one of the most beautiful additions to the numerous collection of jewellery in their trinket boxes. The good thing is, if you’re investing in pearls, you should know that you are making a lifetime investment in terms of its versatility. It can be worn, either with a traditional outfit or western attire. Pearls are precious and look lovely when they are strung singularly or in multiple pieces as the case may be. That is not all, the best part of it is that they never go out of style, so you should buy into accessories that last for a life time.

Are you thinking of the next beauty treat that will be good for you? Try a body scrub made of ginger. We have known the many benefits of using ginger, but mostly for culinary reasons. This spicy addition to stew or flavour for drinks can also be used as body scrub, and the benefits are immense. It soothes and penetrates into the skin gently to work wonders.

The fitted kaftan is not the only outfit in men’s wardrobe, but the one that has gotten the most attention. Innovative styles in patterns and fittings have kept it alive and at the top of the fashion radar. It’s one trend that will last for many seasons. So be wise and stock up on what fits you.

Our personality this week is Hajiya Maryam Sanusi.

Enjoy you read and have a great weekend.

Hello readers,

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Men’s Fashion:

Exquisite Dangling Attires Fashionista:

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Earpiece

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Culture: Traditional Danshiki Attire

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Healthy Living: Why you need low salt foods COVER:

‘Women should believe in themselves’

Maryam Sanusi >>> PAGES 4, 5, 6

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Editor AISHA UMAR-HALILU. Deputy Editor VICTORIA ONEHI. Writers MULIKATU MUKAILA. AISHATU SHALLANGWA. PUPWAYA TIMOTHY DIBAL. FATIMA HUSSAIN YAKASAI. Designer BALLIE KAFRAN

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FASHIONISTA

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Dangling earpiece

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

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angling earrings have a way of bringing out the boldness of the face because of its elongated patterns. It is also something you can put on in any mode of outfit, ranging from casuals to occasional wears.

The ear- piece has a way of differentiating its style from other ranges of earrings as it dangles freely and beautifully on the ears.

Hauwa

Aisha Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Iman Kutigi

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‘Women should believe in themselves’ INTERVIEW BY Aisha Umar-Halilu

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rs. Maryam Mohammed Sanusi (Tauraruwan Bare) directs the affairs of the Communications/Public Relations Department, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). She is a graduate of Mass Communication and holds a postgraduate diploma in Journalism. Presently, she runs a master’s degree in Mass Communication. She hails from Billiri, Gombe State. Mrs. Sanusi has received several awards, amongst which is the Award of Excellence by the Governing Board and Management of FERMA, in recognition of her passion, hard work, excellent service delivery and outstanding contributions to the transformation of the agency.

She is known for good initiatives and determination to make thingsModupe work. Apart core responsibilities of andfrom Archbishop running theDesmond Communications and PR office, she is the Tutu initiator/editor-in-chief of the FERMA Digest magazine, initiator/editor-in-chief of FERMA in the Eyes of the Press, editor-in-chief of Medium Term Strategy for Road Sector Maintenance Management.

Before going to FERMA, she had served as the minister’s press secretary/public relations officer, Federal Ministry of Commerce, minister’s deputy press secretary/public relations officer, Ministry of Works, senior information officer, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Radio House, Abuja, and senior supervisor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Bauchi.

She is a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), an Ambassador for Peace, and a Fellow, Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD). She is happily married with five children.

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Family background I am the fourth-born in a polygamous family; my mother being the first wife. I am from Biliri Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Educational background I started my early education in Kumo. From there I went to Federal Government College, Onitsha in Anambra State. I later went to the University of Maiduguri, where I got a degree in Mass Communication. After that I went for a postgraduate diploma at the International Institute of Journalism. I am currently running a master’s degree programme in Mass Communication.

Childhood days I spent my childhood days in Kumo. I was a very obedient, hardworking and determined child. I was actually the favourite of my father. I always did the right thing; hence I never got beaten, not even once.

As a child I just wanted to make a difference. Actually, I am the first graduate in the family. I wanted to impact on the lives of the less privileged and the needy. I love giving out. When I give I feel satisfied. So I just wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.

Role models I can’t specifically say I have a role model. I always look out for good virtues in people. I appreciate people who are very passionate about their jobs.

I also appreciate people that are friendly and like giving. I admire people that are elegant in their appearance. I see a lot of people with what I aspire to be, so I can’t specifically mention a name. However, there is a combination of the Margret Thatcher, the mother Theresa, the prophet’s wives, a lot of virtuous women. I like women who are hard-working.

Passion in life It is a difficult one; but let me try. I am passionate about having a close family. I am passionate about seeing that I do my job very well.

Books I like to read I like to read documentary and inspirational books, especially those written by Oprah Winfrey. I like true life stories.

Holiday/travel destinations I like going to a very quiet place such as an Island, whether abroad or in Africa. I love Islands where I can just relax, unwind and be free from the stress of home and the office.

Favourite travel location I have a lot of them. I am widely travelled. I like to try new places in several countries. I have travelled to over 20 countries.

Maryam and her children, Salma and Hauwa(R)

“I can’t specifically say I have a role model. I always look out for good virtues in people. I appreciate people who are very passionate about their jobs. I also appreciate people that are friendly and like giving. “ Travel experiences Apart from shopping, which is a woman thing, I go on a bus hop-on-hop-off for sightseeing. I make sure I don’t miss the sight and sounds of countries I visit.

Favourite country I had a different experience in Dubai. The desert safari was hell, but I tried it. I don’t think I will ever try that again.

My experience of the Safari Before you go to the safari you are warned. I think

people under the ages of 18 or 15 don’t go there. An adult with a heart problem doesn’t also go for that ride. It was a scary experience. We were taken outside Dubai for at least an hour, just into the sand. You would see more than a hundred jeeps scattered all over the place. I never knew how it was going be. I was there with my husband and some Australians in the jeep; only two of us were Africans. We wanted to know how it looked like. And when it started, the guy told us that it was actually scary, but the rate of accident is always less than 5per cent. We were on it when it started, and I wondered why I went there. It was a terrible experience. I thought I was not going to come back alive. It was almost a nightmare, but we made it. As soon as you finish you’ll be taken to a night club where you can eat and relax.

I have been to Sao Tome and Principe. I love that country because it is an island. The only way you can get there is either by ship or plane. In 2002 or 2003 I was taken to the centre of the world where the equator is sighted. That was in Sao Tome. I also love Yankari. I think we need to do more on our tourism industry so that those of us who like tourism can enjoy it here in the country.

Favourite food I like tuwo with any soup. My favourite is Tuwo da Miyar Kubewa. I can eat food throughout the day; that is what I miss most when I travel out.

Keeping in shape I do a lot of walkout; and I have a small gym. I try to walk three kilometers, three times in a week.

Sometimes I can walk five kilometers to burn at least 400 calories. I make sure that within one week I walk 10 kilometers no matter how tight my programmes

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are. I usually take my little daughter along. She can also walk five kilometers. But most of the time I use I the gym. I also do other forms of exercise. I try to keep fit. I also do a lot of house chores during the weekend. That also forms part of exercise.

My definition of style I want to look good and elegant at all times.

Motherhood experiences It’s good to be a mother. I have five children: four girls and a boy. When children are young, it is very easy to tame and nurture them, but once they grow up you see different characters in all of them. So it really takes some extra sacrifice for you to be able to mould the characters of your children. However, we make sure the children do not go astray by trying as much as possible to show them good example and give them the best education.

Favourite colour I love beautiful colours, especially purple and cream.

I also wear other colours.

Juggling between work and family It is the responsibility of every family person to know how to balance the work life with the private life.

Your family life is very important to your job. This is because if you’re happy at home, you will be very happy at work. My marriage is an important area of my life, and as a wife, I must make it work. I’m happy to be in this profession. Image building is my area of specialisation, so home building should be my forte.

If I can create public identity for a corporation, then I should be able to make my marriage beautiful and interesting. I respect my family a lot, and once I’m off work, they are my main priority.

My impression of the Nigerian woman Nigerian women are beautiful, highly fashionable and brilliant. These days when we are being given our right places in politics, industry, sports and elsewhere, we are proving to be achievers. I will only add that we should be conscious of our dress code and what we show to the public. It doesn’t do much good for our profile if we go on parading what should be hidden to men and all those who care to look our way. We should also have the right behaviour and be godly at all times.

My advice to young women They should believe in themselves and put in their best whenever they want to do anything.

They should also pray to God. Never go bed with assignments uncompleted.

My legacy I want to be a role model in marriage. I want people to copy my kind of marital life. I also want people to remember me as someone passionate about her job, someone who would want to achieve excellent results. I want people to know me as a humble, Godfearing and accommodating woman.

I felt good when I won an award recently. In didn’t know that people were watching me. It was encouraging. That goes to say that when you do good it encourages you to do more. Since then I promised to put in my best, even more than before.

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FASHION NE WS

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COMPILED BY Victoria Onehi

Kathy Griffin to replace Joan Rivers

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ollywood actress, Kathy Griffin, is the new replacement for the late Joan Rivers on E!’s Fashion Police. Kathy will join other hosts, Melissa Rivers, Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic.

Some reports say the show will no longer be a weekly series.

E! will roll it out during awards shows and other occasions as event programming.

We will wait and see if Kathy would fit into Joan Rivers’ shoes!

Former host, Joan Rivers died in a New York City hospital on September 4 at the age of 81.

Fashion Police is an American television series airing on E Channel.

CEO of AEA presenting an award to Mrs. Nike Okundaye

Abuja Enterprise hosts Fashion Business Meet-up

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

Abdulmumini at Lagos Fashion Week

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brahim Abdulmumini Aminu was one of the fashion designers at the just concluded GTBank Lagos Fashion Week. Aminu is a budding fashion designer and the creative director of House of Kaya. Among his clientele are the crème’ de’ la crème in the society. He is expected to open a fashion shop in Abuja soon, alongside a fashion school.

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t was all fun as the Abuja Enterprise Agency hosted residents of Abuja in a twoday Fashion Business Meet-up which took place at the A.E.A Complex last week.

The Abuja Fashion Business Meet-up was organised with the aim of sensitising the public on the important roles of key industries to bring along fashion stakeholders to work together in order to operate on a higher standard.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, chief executive officer of the Abuja Enterprise Agency, Aisha Abubakar, said fashion industries had, over the years, recorded more

Some of the models at the event

entrants than ever, adding that there is enough room for would-be stakeholders.

Mrs. Nike Okundaye, Kola Kuddus, Toyin Onatoye, as well as Aisha Abubakar, Ogwa Iweze were panelists at the event. They gave necessary tips and offered pieces of advice to participants on how to go about their fashion businesses.

Also, models for some fashion designers like DCK’da, Obidiah, Covered and Chic, Fashion Box, as well as Mabs Couture, entertained guests at the event as they walked through the runway displaying their various styles.

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FASHIONISTA

Beauty in pearls Aisha Mustapha

BY Aishatu Musa Shallangwa

T Funke Ogunde

he pearl is the oldest known gem. For centuries it was considered the most valuable. Next to diamond are pearls. Pearl jewellery are known to add to one’s beauty and style. A pearl has its characteristic such as luster, which does not only mean a shiny surface, but implies the structural beauty of the pearl. High luster pearls also have a deep-seated glow. The luster of a good quality pearl should be bright, not dull, but not so bright that you are able to see your own reflection clearly. The shape also is a characteristic. The rounder a pearl is, the higher its value, but whatever choice of shape one makes, pearls are always a good choice of jewellery. For whatever occasion, pearl is definitely suitable; it has been trending and is still trending.

Susan Peters Lisa Folawiyo

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SHOR T INTER VIE W

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‘My brand is an Africaninspired fashion brand

BY Mulikatu Mukaila Yusuf Kolawole Kuddus is a graduate of Philosophy from the University of Lagos. He, however, decided to go into the fashion world. Kuddus had his first diploma in Dressmaking at the Nobel Afrik, Lagos, before going to the London College of Fashion for Fashion Designing and Production. He proceeded to the City University, London where he read Sales Management. He also went to the Central St. Matins in London, where he obtained a diploma in Personal Styling, as well as the Enterprise Development Centre, where he did a course in Entrepreneurship Management. Kuddus has done lots of courses in fashion. He spoke with Tambari about how he embarked on the journey to the fashion world.

Why fashion designing?

Fashion called me and I decided to answer. I started as a personal shopper. I used to get lots of comments and recommendation from family and friends, telling me how nice I dressed. They would always want me to get them a pair or pieces. That was how I started my journey into the fashion world. Along the line, I decided to make my own cloths because I realised that what people were buying from me was the uniqueness and not the cloths itself. So I decided to set a pace for myself. And this is what I am all about today.

I decided to grow the business into an institution that can last over the years.

Do you have a training centre where people come to learn from your handiwork?

At the moment I don’t, but I employ people once in a while when I find out that they have passion for the fashion business. At the moment, I have about three pupils with me. It is until I am done teaching them that I will take up another set. So if a person comes to me for training and I see the level of his or her zeal, I will take the person.

Where do you source your fashion ideas from?

My motivation comes both physically and metaphysically.

When you transcend into the world of forms you will be able to design from everywhere - a collection, an environment or situation. The idea can also come from people around you.

You develop your cloths based on those inspirations.

What about the raw materials, how do you gather them?

We use a lot of fabrics. Raw materials are being imported.

This is another aspect we have been talking to the government to come to our aid. This is because a lot of money is being spent on imported raw materials. This money could actually be channeled into producing those materials in Nigeria, which will also create socials and economic benefits for the nation as a whole, as well as the designers and individuals.

What are the challenges in the fashion business?

Like every other business, capital is always a challenge. We want single digit loans, and we don’t want 30 per cent. Power is also a challenge because we have to buy diesel every day to meet up to customer’s demands. All these increase the cost

of production.

Lack of skilled labour, professionals in the industry, institutions that can train professional fashion designers, as well as buyers that will help us push the products, is a big challenge.

How long have you been into fashion designing?

Professionally, I am almost seven years in the business; but because I started from the university, I will say I am about 10 years in this business.

Who are your major clients?

My targets are people between the ages of 25 and above who are fashion icons. Average income earners and people who love to look good are my also my clients.

Can you shed more light on the kind of cloths you specialise in?

Basically, my brand is an African-inspired fashion brand.

What I mostly do is to promote African fashion and art cultures through clothing. However, we do men’s wear for now.

How do you intend to expand your business?

Right now, I do a couple of fashion shows. We also do exhibitions in and out of Lagos State and outside the country. And we have a strategic partnership with online stores. But along the line, we intend to spread across countries.

You are a role model to many fashion designers, even in Abuja; what is the secret behind it? What advice would you share with them?

Focus is the way out. They need to plan, as well as have a very big goal ahead of them so that anything they think of could be achieved. Also, they don’t need to start big to be great, but they have to start well. Most times, when they need pieces of advice, they should get it from people who believe in what they do, not people that would discourage you.

“My motivation comes both physically and metaphysically.

When you transcend into the world of forms you will be able to design from everywhere”

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MEN’S FASHION

Desmond Elliot

Models for Yomi Casuals Okey Bakassi

Exquisite attires M

BY Victoria Onehi

ade from simple linen or brocade, this attire is one of the favourites of men in ‘the know’.

The exquisite embroidery that covers the neckline and arms makes it gorgeous. This classy outfit gives you an embellished look that makes you the cynosure of eyes in any occasion.

Melvin

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OBSTETRIC PALSY I am 44 and married with three children. I had a miscarriage in 2009 and lost another baby a few seconds after birth in 2011 through a very painful labour preceded by bleeding.

Ever since, I have had serious backache and pains in my legs. I find it real difficult to sit for long. Please help me.

Iya, Yobe.

Most likely, you had obstetric palsy.

This occurs when there is prolonged labour due to cephalopelvic disproportion. This leads to compression and overstretching of the nerves which supply the lower limbs. If this occurs it may lead to difficulty in walking or standing after delivery. Those affected may have to be admitted after delivery. Treatment includes analgesics and physiotherapy.

To avoid this condition, women are advised to labour in a good health centre or hospital where steps will be taken to avoid prolonged or obstructed labour. It is also important to know that the fact that one has delivered three or five times, or even more, does not mean that the next one will be normal vaginal delivery. This is because subsequent babies have the tendency to be bigger. One should also note that there may be mailposition, which can lead to prolonged labour, and complications like obstetric palsy and even fresh stillbirth or early neonatal death.

Let me appeal to our women and their husbands that there is no benefit in insisting on vaginal birth at all cost.

The cost may be too high, including birth asphyxia, obstetric palsy, post partumpeuperal sepsis, neonatal death, or even maternal death. If necessary, one should not hesitate to have Caesarean section. It is easy now, and within two or three days, one can be discharged.

I will suggest you see an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. It could be what we discussed above or due to a primary orthopedic problem.

Investigations like X- ray will be needed. As one grows older, one should not forget osteoporosis as a common orthopedic problem.

WOMEN’S HEALTH

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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE OR PID I am 24 years old with a kid. I am suffering from vaginal discharge, and it smells badly.

What is the right drug to take?

Muhibba

What is the colour of the discharge? Was there any uterine instrumental manipulation like termination of pregnancy? It is not advisable to just take medication. You will need to do tests like endocervical swab for microscopy, culture and sensitivity. Also, associated tests like VDRL for syphilis and HIV screening are advisable. The diagnosis is likely to be pelvic inflammatory disease.

It is not to be taken lightly, especially in women of reproductive age group like you.

This is because of the possible complication if not treated well or promptly. Long time complication of tubal blockage is one of the most feared complications.

Let me mention that tubal blockage is not due to recent or ongoing infection, therefore

LOW SPERM COUNT

Hi Dr. Nathaniel, I am a frequent reader of your health column in Sunday Trust. I got married two years ago, precisely in 2012, but till date I have not been able to impregnate my wife. I discovered that I have low sperm count when I went for a test in a laboratory five months ago. I had visited a private hospital in my area for treatment and discovered the doctor was just making money.

What can I do to solve this problem? I have

taking antibiotics when tubal blockage has been diagnosis is not beneficial. The best time to take appropriate action is when the infection is ongoing. A lady with untreated or poorly treated PID, if it is up to three episodes, then the chances of that person having tubal blockage later in life is high.

To prevent this, adequate and prompt treatment is needed. See your gynaecologist.

Sample will be collected and empirical antibiotics started even before the result is out. If there is need, drugs may be added or changed, based on the sensitivity. PID may be due to mixed infections. There is peculiarity and difficulty in growing some organism implicated in PID infection like Chlamydia; therefore, there may be the need to add antibiotics like Doxycycline or any of its group no matter the sensitivity.

Compliance and follow-up is important.

If properly managed, the outcome is very satisfactory.

spent so much money in the past to treat this ailment.

Ibrahim.

What is the sperm count? What about the motility and morphology? Don’t assume that the doctor is just taking money from your treating; low sperm count is not like treating malaria. I will suggest you see a gynaecologist together with your spouse. Let me emphasize that there are some cases where the couple will be advised to go for IVF/ ICSI after investigations instead of just treating or managing the low sperm count.

It will be nice to send the details of the sperm analysis, especially the count, motility and the morphology.

Please, always include name and address when sending your health enquiries to us. Thank you

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KANNY WOOD

I will announce my return with a single album - AY Fashion

Abdul Lukman, also known as AY Fashion, the Komai na Mata ne crooner, has said he is back and better. He disclosed why he was absent from the music industry. He also spoke on other important issues.

BY Ibrahim Musa Giginyu

After your debut album, Komai na Mata ne, you went underground.

What really happened?

When Komai na Mata ne was released I was an undergraduate of Higher National Diploma (HND) at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, studying Tourism. I became a popular artiste whose services were sought after almost everywhere.

My popularity attracted my mother’s attention, and she became afraid that I would abandon my educational career for music. She summoned me and advised that I should downplay my musical career a little and concentrate on my education. I saw the wisdom in that, kept the music thing aside and concentrated on my studies.

I thank God that I have successfully completed my studies. I have already completed work on the video of the song, Komai na Mata ne. I hope to release it soon.

What influenced you to go into music?

It all started like a joke. I can vividly remember how some of my friends came to my room when I was at the Federal Poly, Bauchi. They met me listening to music and one of them challenged me, saying, “You always listen to other people’s music, but you cannot make your own.” This statement brought about a heated debate between us. I told them I could sing well and make name in the music world.

The debate got me thinking. I had really committed myself to my friends, so the thought of how I would go about it kept me awake all night for days. Finally, I resolved that if I really wanted to make headway in the music world, then I must come out with something unique, something different from what is obtainable in the industry. That was my resolution. I went to my mother and informed her of my decision to go into music. She asked me some questions related to how I intended to combine studies with music, and I managed to explain my plan to her. At last she agreed and gave her consent. She also prayed for my success in both endeavours.

Is it true that you write your songs?

Though I have no prior skill in music, I write all my songs myself. My first single Komai na Mata ne hit the airwaves like a wildfire. Even though it was my first album, the audience it got took me by surprise.

The music became like a national anthem to a lot of people.

My friends were surprised that I could make it within a short period of time in the music industry. However, though my music became known everywhere, only

few people who were close to me knew I was the brain behind it. So I have been able to prove my friends wrong.

Now that you have returned, what would your fans expect from you?

Before I went low, I had songs that were yet to be released. Now that I am back, I intend to produce an album after the release of my first single video. The album contains songs like Matan Africa, Clubby, Kenake so, JJC, and other songs. I have planned to drop my album this year. As I stated, work is in progress.

However, to announce my return I have the intention of releasing another single track titled, Karye Baby. I may release the Komai na Mata ne video and this track at the same time.

How did you feel when you abandoned music for school?

Photo by: Sani Maikatanga

Indeed, it was a great challenge to leave when the whole world is clamouring for you. It is quite a hard decision to make, but I thank God I took that decision.

That is now history. I am now free to do what I want in my music career. I intend to prove to the world that I can do it again.

It was reported that you turned down proposals from some Lagosbased record labels. Are you now ready to consider those proposals?

It is not as if I don’t want to be on anybody’s record label. The issue here is that I turned down those offers because I was a student and needed to concentrate on my education.

At that time, the proposals demanded that I should move to Lagos. And moving to Lagos meant stopping my programme at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. I

did not want to do that. But now that I have completed my studies, I will definitely consider all those proposals.

Is AY married?

No, I am not.

Are you into any serious relationship?

For now, I am not into any.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

I see myself at the helm of music affairs, not only in Nigeria but in the whole continent of Africa. I also see myself as an ambassador of my region, my country and my continent. My brand of music will make heads swing, legs tap and the whole body vibrate. It is a touch of modern and local instrument combined to give a soul-pleasing sound.

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CULTURE

BY Fatima Hussain Yakasai

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anshiki is a type of traditional clothing popularly worn by the Yoruba tribe.

It later gained more popularity due to western influences. In Yoruba, the word, danshiki was adopted from the Hausa word, danshiki (underneath). It is a small tonic worn under a larger cloth.

The danshiki is made with hand-woven fabrics and various colorful patterns. It has deep arm holes and is usually worn with a traditional hat called Kufi, with pairs of trousers (sokoto) to match.

It has different versions. The first formal version consists of the danshiki, kufi and sokoto. A whole set is called the danshiki suit, which is worn by men, especially during wedding ceremonies. The second version is known as the Senegalese kaftan, which

consists of an ankle length danshiki, with kufi and sokoto to match. The third version is made up of the danshiki shirt, matching sokoto and a large flowing gown worn over them. This is called the agbada.

Danshiki became popular in America through African diplomats and students. The western style of danshiki was soon incorporated into the American fashion repertoire. The American danshiki is unisex and varies from the traditional sleeveless tunic to a caftan with short sleeves.

The colour of danshiki attire can be used to signify different events. The white coloured danshiki suit is worn by the groom during traditional Yoruba weddings. Red and black are worn during funerals.

Uncommon traditional colours are purple and blue which represents royalty and harmony.

Happy Married Life Mr and Mrs Idowu Olaniru after their wedding at Living faith Church, Keffi, on 25th October, 2014.

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HEALTHY LIVING RE CI PE:

Why you need low salt foods Kidney Sauce

BY Victoria Onehi

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ating a well balanced diet low in salt can be as effective as taking a blood pressure medication, some health experts say.

At the age of 30-35, many people are becoming hypertensive. Health experts say that from the age of 30, it is very important to reduce your salt intake in order not to develop hypertension. Most of the salt in our diet is added to the food we eat, either while cooking or after cooking.

Mrs. Sarah Abagai, head of the Dietetics Department, National Hospital, Abuja, explained why a low-salt meal is important as people age.

“Normally, the more you advance in age, the more you cut down on certain things. By the age of 30-35, many people are being hypertensive. Some maybe obese and develop hypertension. But even if you are not obese, at 40 you should cut down on certain things. It is very important you reduce salt in order not to develop hypertension. Using table salt is the worst because you use it after cooking, which means it is not processed. You are just taking it, and when it goes to the blood stream, you know what it means. Sea salt is healthier because it has iodine in it,” Abagai explained.

You can adapt your taste buds to enjoy a less salty diet by gradually eating lower sodium (salt) foods. Over time, you will develop a preference for foods with less sodium. In fact, you will find that some foods such as processed or foods you eat at restaurants taste too salty.

To cut down on salt intake, these are things you can do. Cut down on salt at the table and in cooking. Instead, use low-

salt seasoning or no sodium mixes. Use only small amounts of condiments such as ketchup, soya sauce, olives and salad dressings that are high in sodium. Do more home cooking and limit reliance on processed foods such as canned or dried soups. Eat more of fresh fruits and vegetables; they have little or no sodium (salt) in them. Look for unsalted snack foods if buying chips, cashew nuts and crackers.

Things to know • People over 45 years and of African descent, or who have diabetes, hypertension, kidney or heart diseases, are at greater health risk from high dietary sodium.

• Limiting your intake of table salt and other sources of dietary sodium can benefit your health.

• Reducing your sodium intake may help lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease, and is the leading risk in the world for death.

• A healthy diet, rich in vegetables and fruit, lower-fat milk products, and leaner meats and alternatives can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

• Following a lower sodium diet could prevent up to 1 in 4 heart attacks or strokes.

• If you have hypertension, reducing sodium in your diet can reduce your blood pressure by about half the amount as a blood pressure medication.

and boiled Irish Potatoes INGREDIENTS:

Onions Pepper Red pepper(tattashe) Curry Thyme Maggi Salt Oil Green Pepper(optional) Garlic(optional) Kidney Liver Method: Heat oil, slice onions and add to the oil, Wash kidney and liver and slice to taste(medium size) Add sliced kidney and liver, Add curry, thyme, seasoning Add sliced garlic to taste Add one cup of water, then cover the pot.

Cook under medium heat After 15 minutes, open and stir.

When kidney/liver is tender and soft, put off the heat Add sliced green pepper, leave for 3 minutes Then, serve with boiled Irish potatoes.

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TAMBARI 23RD NOVEMBER, 2014

BEAUT Y

15

Beauty in Ginger

BY Aishatu Musa Shallangwa

T

he cold and windy season is here again.

Ginger is a must-have for cough and cold season, as well as any tummy upset that might sneak up. Also, it’s delicious and spicy. This ginger has a lot of beauty secret behind its spicy nature. It can be used in different beauty therapies like footbath and massage, as well as detoxifying the body, cure for skin blemish and many more.

It is of great interest to know that ginger can be used as a skin care product to massage, clean, scrub and exfoliate the skin. One of ginger’s most notable qualities is its invigorating, fresh and spicy feeling.

Add it with a bit of lemon zest in a sugar with a drop of olive oil, and a good body scrub that will warm you up and wake your skin up at the same time is produced. Its spicy feeling leaves the skin feeling fresh like mint breath, leaving your body glow and twice softer. Here is a simple recipe for your home-made ginger and lemon body scrub.

Ginger and lemon

Fresh Ginger-Lemon Body Scrub

• 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 spoon olive oil • 2 freshly grated, peeled ginger • Zest from one lemon Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well. In the shower or bath, scrub your body lightly with the mixture and rinse well. It is advisable you use all content immediately.

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