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5TH October, 2014

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RUFFLING FEATHERS

Sunglasses: The shade and glamour

‘I took after Batulu Hammangabdo my father in so Muhammad many ways’

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he year 2014 has been shaped by a lot of interesting fashion and beauty buys which have helped in making it a fashionistas’ haven. We’ll take a look at those trends and looks that have kept it abuzz.

Ethnic fashion seems to have taken centre-stage and has gained maximum attention from all fashion enthusiasts, making it one of the best trends to have emerged in the year. From atampa to all the other varieties of fabrics, you can’t go wrong in a nicely sewn style, either in skirts, gowns, trousers, blouse tops or mix-and-matching fabrics, as well as in colours creatively put together.

Ethnic-inspired fashion is leading and giving options to try new and fresh ideas for wardrobe essentials.

There has been a fashion revolution which has kept fashion to its beat.

Also, you will need to wear the right accessories to step up your looks. A nice pair of sunglasses is certainly a good addition to accessorise. The shapes and sizes matter. You’re your own judge; nobody should determine your personal style. You only need to choose the one that suits you.

The fashion radar has stopped on the latest colour, which is green.

Apart from being our national colour of pride, it’s a lively hue to live up to fashion’s latest update. Green simply brings the scene alive with its vibrancy.

This October has been declared as a world cancer month. We all must pay the necessary attention to our lifestyles to be able to deal with health challenges.

Our personality is Batulu Muhammad.

Happy Independence anniversary in arrears and Barka da Sallah to all our esteemed readers.

Hello readers,

C.o.n.t.e.n.t.s FASHIONISTA:

RUFFLING FEATHERS

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MEN’S FASHION:

10 SUNGLASSES: THE SHADE AND GLAMOUR CULTURE:

Sallah Dubar, the glamour and outfits

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‘I took after my father in so many ways’ Batulu Muhammad >>> PAGES 4, 5, 6

Email: tambari@dailytrust.com Telephone: 0803 701 3302

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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

FASHIONISTA

Ruffling Feathers

BY Aishatu Shallangwa

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e ready for this season’s style to rule your entire ensemble. But if you are still undecided, you can borrow some tips from the fashion forward to keep abreast of the newest trends. Ruffle gowns or dresses are trending right now; something to make the right fashion statement. You can invest in this style.

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Amina Aisha

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‘I took after my father in so many ways’ H ajiya Batulu Hammangabdo Muhammad is the daughter of Lamido Gashaka, Alhaji Hammangabdo of Gashaka in Taraba state.

She started her primary school education at the Central Primary School Gashaka in 1973 but was later moved to live with her uncle, the late Idris Waziri, in Maiduguri.

But it was in Yola that she completed her primary education as her guardian had to move to Adamawa state when he got transferred. She then proceeded to Government Secondary School Fufore in Adamawa state for her secondary education, after which she went for her A levels at the College of Preliminary Studies Yola.

Hajiya Batulu continued her educational pursuit at the University of Maiduguri, where she read a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. She went for the normal compulsory one year youth service and later got a job with the Gongola Television, now Adamawa Television Corporation as a Producer 2, and rose to the rank of the head of programmes, a position she held until 2000, when she was appointed the commissioner for Water Recourses by the Taraba State Government. During Jolly Nyame’s second tenure, Hajiya Batulu made history as she was appointed the first female Secretary to the State Government in Taraba state, a post she held for almost two years before the cabinet

INTERVIEW BY Mulikatu Mukaila

was later reshuffled again.

Hajiya Batulu decided to go back to her journalism profession. She went back to work with the Taraba State Broadcasting Corporation and was there for about 8 years and rose to the position of Director Planning and Research. In 2013 she was appointed as the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Rural Development by the present acting Governor, AlhajiGarba Umar, and she is the only female cabinet member. She was also recently turbaned as the Sarauniyar Gashaka.

A loving mother of five, she let Tambari magazine into her world of childhood fantasies and adulthood realities.

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Fondest memories

I remember those days when I was still in Gashaka with my parents; my friends and I loved to go down the river side; sometimes for picnic, and sometimes just to catch our own fun. Also, in the night when the full moon is out, there was this gathering that we call Zabbe where drummers will beat their drums and the whole place will be full of life and because I wanted to be part of it, I preferred to stay at my grandmother’s place because my father wouldn’t allow us to be out at that time of the night. It is one of those things I miss as a child but when I had to start staying with my uncle in Maiduguri, I had to adjust to the life of the elite in the city.

The character I took after my parents

I took after my father in so many ways as he is a very jovial person, he relates with people so easily and to top it all, he is a very patient fellow. However whenever he is being pushed to the extreme, he doesn’t hide his feelings and that is how I am. I can relate with any kind of person but it is not always nice when you try to take someone for a ride.

My childhood dreams

I have always wanted to become a journalist.

I remember when I first went to Maiduguri to live with my uncle, during 9 pm news at night, I will always seat close to the television and you will see me concentrating, observing all the moves the newscaster was making, so I said to myself I would one day become a newscaster like them, and I am happy I pursed my dream eventually.

Motherhood experience

I was still doing my youth service when I had

my first child, it was a girl and I had her through Cesarean section.

It wasn’t really easy for me because I wasn’t strong enough to start carrying her on my own till about after a month, but then I was so happy and always engaged with her and I must say it is a sweet experience.

Alhamdu lillah, today they are all grown up and to me, giving birth to your own child is the sweetest thing on earth because today my children are my companions; may Allah continue to bless them.

How I met my Husband

“I took after my father in so many ways as he is a very jovial person, he relates with people so easily and to top it all, he is a very patient fellow. “

He was a principal in our hometown and also had a friend who was a headmaster and married to my aunty. One fateful day he went to visit them in the house and he saw my picture in their photo album and asked about me, he was told that I now reside in Maiduguri with my uncle and he made up his mind to meet me.

So when I went to the village during holidays to visit my parents, the people were already addressing me as principal’s wife and I was dumfounded not until my aunty sat me down

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and told me about this man.

He then went to see my parents but I was still very young and didn’t want to settle down as somebody’s wife, I wanted to further my education. But he was patient with me for a very long time. He was the one who registered me for my ‘A’ Levels immediately after my secondary school and passed with nine points and that was how I gained admission at the University of Maiduguri.

After that, he suggested we should perform the marriage rites, but my guardian said that will be after I finished my degree programme but as Allah will have it, in my 3rd year in the university I was the one who asked my parents to choose a date for our wedding.

Not for any reason, but because I wanted to please my father. But when I got married I came to love him because he was a wonderful person and very patient and we had three children, Rakiya, Idris Waziri and Maryam.

We all lived together as one loving family until 2002 when he died in a ghastly motor accident

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in Gombe.

What I miss most about him

I so much miss his love and affection; he was a caring husband and always patient with me. I remember when I was working as a Producer in Adamawa Television, we always finished our production very late and I am always not around in the house even during weekends. So I so much miss him because he tolerated me too much, I even tried remarrying after his death and had two issues from the marriage, Hauwa and Hafsat, but of course men are not the same.

Role models

I really admire the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and his daughter Fatima (RA). I thank God for my life and I am praying to be like her because she was assured of paradise in the hereafter.

Definition of fashion style I love to dress like a Muslim woman; that is by covering all

my body and I love to go with the matching colours so that I can also look smart and beautiful.

Relaxation

I always love to recite and meditate on the Holy Qur’an whenever I am relaxing because it makes me to come closer to Allah (swt) and mend my ways. I love to recite the verses just the way Sheikh Abdulrahman Yola does; I will always want to imitate him.

Secondly, I relax with my children so I can observe and get to know whatever they are up to.

Keeping fit

I find it very difficult to exercise but I will learn to practice it because it is very important to my health.

Greatest achievement

My achievement in life is that I have been able to live with everyone happily and even put smiles on others faces.

“My achievement in life is that I have been able to live with everyone happily and even put smiles on others faces.”

FASHION NEWS

BY Lami Sadiq

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n exclusively African fashion label known as Quolours made its debut in Jos, the Plateau State capital with an easy-to-wear collection for women, men and children. The collection, mostly in African fabrics showcased a total of 16 designs of mostly embroidered tunics and short gowns with embellished accessories during catwalk by models.

The Chief Executive Officer of Quolours, Ebunoluwa Oglegba, said the brand was inspired by the need to satisfy the fashion taste and colour of the African woman.

“The African woman is shaped differently. She is beautiful, when you go out there and try to buy things it just doesn’t work so our target is the African woman; something that suits her shape and suits her colours, that is why we are called Quolours,” she said.

Quolours derives strength from its elegance and properly finished designs for a first collection, the CEO proudly said the children’s collection are presently selling in the UK.

Quolours launches easy-to -wear collection in Jos

Thrills from Port Harcourt Fashion WEEK COMPILED BY Victoria Onehi

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he city of Port Harcourt was agog recently when designers gathered to showcase their wares at the Port Harcourt Fashion week. Tagged Native & Vogue, the three-day event showcased vibrant collections from various designers. Notable among them was Port Harcourt based designer, Johnson Johnson. His collection was made up of elegant pieces fit for the stylish urban man. Amongst his pieces were blazers, skinny pants, tuxedos, with bowler hats, bow ties and so on. The designs also included print shirts with floral details. Also, his collection showcased some Niger Delta inspired attires.

Another designer who showcased her collection was Dumebi Onyejaka. Her ‘girly’ collection featured classic attires with chiffon scarves plunging necklines.

Model for Dumebi Onyejaka

Her outfits were also adorned with turbans and long capes. The designs were in prominent colours like gold, yellow and blue.

Other designers that showcased their wares were Dak Val Bespoke Collection, Kosibah’s Classic Collection and Luiz De Laja’s ‘Military’ inspired collection. Over 20 international models, designers from Africa and abroad and fashionistas gathered to grace the event.

The three-day event took place at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt. It’s the second edition Native and Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week.

Model for Dumebi Onyejaka

Model for Johnson Johnson

Model for Dumebi Onyejaka

I chose a cultural theme because I love my culture – Amina Ummi INTERVIEW BY Aisha Umar-Halilu

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retty and very assertive Amina Ummi, a Law graduate of the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State wanted a wedding rich in culture and its full glamour. This is not surprising as her royal background played a major role in influencing her decision, which was reflected in her marriage ceremony rites. Amina is the great grand-daughter of the late Etsu, Muhammadu Ndayako, the 9th Etsu Nupe. With this mindset, she left no stone unturned in actualising the class of wedding she desired. Amina spoke to Tambari about her wedding.

Who I am

My name is Amina Ummi Ndayako. I am from Bida Local Government in Niger State and grew up in Minna.

I love meeting new people and watching movies.

My looks

I have always wanted to look simple and elegant.

Colours of the day

I didn’t have a particular colour, but I didn’t want a bright colour. A cultural wedding was all I wanted.

The theme chosen was cultural

I knew exactly what I wanted. I chose a cultural theme because I love my

culture, and I wanted anything that has to do with the Nupe culture to be the highlight of my wedding.

I believe the Nupe have a very beautiful culture, and there was no way I’d have had my wedding without showcasing my culture.

I chose a designer that understood my style. My dresses were made by the talented Style Temple, who I chose because of their talent and their ability to know what is good for their customers. I loved the dresses because they were just what I wanted.

My make-up

My make-up was by the amazing Hussaina Jibril. I loved my make-up because she gave me what I wanted.

My spouse

I’ve known him all my life, right from when I was a little girl, so I have always

seen him as a big brother and a friend, but we started dating two years ago. He has been a part of my life for a very long time.

We are like best friends. I thank Allah for bringing him into my life.

is Adepeju Yusuf. I love her style because it’s modest and classy.

What stands him out

Our wedding cake

I love his sense of humour, and he is always there to listen to me whenever I need someone to talk to. Honestly, he is an amazing person.

Wedding highlights

The most memorable part of my wedding was when I was being taken to my husband’s house.

It wasn’t easy saying goodbye to my parents. It was such an emotional moment.

Fashion faux pas

I don’t like seeing people wearing a colour of cloth that doesn’t go with their skin colour.

The worst fashion mistake anyone can make is wearing what doesn’t suit you.

My fashion icon

My fashion icon is a lady I admire on Instagram. Her name

Fashion items

I don’t have a favourite fashion accessory, but if I’m to choose, I’ll have to go with shoes.

My wedding cake was made by my wonderful and talented aunty, Aisha Eiya Ndayako.

On hand bags

I love Zara handbags.

My style

I love simplicity, so I try as much as possible to avoid anything complicated.

Things I would have done differently

I wouldn’t have done anything differently, because I believe anything that happened is for a reason.

Life goal

I want to be a very influential person in our society, especially in the legal profession.

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MEN’S FASHION

Sunglasses: Always a part of your fashion

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Ifeanyi

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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narguably, sunglasses are a staple in today’s world. Love them or hate them, everyone is wearing them, for fashion and also to make one look bold, courageous, and to make heads to turn around. Sunglasses are also worn to protect the eyes from the sun. From the rectangular shape, to the oval shape that celebrities wear, there are many beautiful designs to choose from.

Ladies love to see men wear sunglasses especially the type that makes them look good. So guys, if you want to turn heads especially from that of the ladies, there are few things to keep in mind. Grab the one that will make the world stand still when you step out in those dashing sunglasses.

KANNYWOOD

‘Kannywood, Nupe in a multi-million Naira movie collabo’

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BY Ibrahim Musa Giginyu Photo by Sani Maikatanga

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or years, the Kannywood movie industry has been enjoying monopoly in the art of movie making in the Northern region of Nigeria, which has gradually culminated to a global multimillion Naira capital investment.

Recently, the industry has recorded one of its biggest movie budgets of over N20m in producing a movie titled Hindu. Authorities in the movie making business have described the move as a sign that the Hausa movie industry has come of age.

The producer of the movie, Hindu ,Garba Saleh, who is a retired banker and whose interest in the screen business afforded him the opportunity to produce two movies while he was still in the banking sector has a lot to say on the new movie and what it entails as the first Hausa movie with such a huge budget.

An expert in marketing, Garba has been a major pillar in the production of some recent hit movies in the industry. The ex-banker has this to say when asked about the movie he is shooting.

“It is a movie production which I believe will be the first of its kind in terms of the cast, the locations and the financial commitment. The movie is titled Hindu and it is a story surrounded with a lot of intrigues based on strictly Hausa culture and values.

It is a movie that we carefully want to take viewers back to over 100 years ago, when there were no much contact between the Hausas and the western world.

“The story was drafted after series of researches on the life and culture of the Hausas. We have carefully selected the kind of costume, setting and even the language itself.

In fact, the village we are going to use, we are building it from the scratch. We are building it to our own taste and to tell the story as it is. We have acquired costumes peculiar to the Hausas and also we have made all the necessary arrangement to make the scenario adequately fit for what the Hausa man is known for.

“After our research, we found out that the only location that will suit our setting in shooting the movie was located in Niger state, Bida to be precise. Therefore, we have met there

and all arrangements were concluded and as I speak to you now, construction of the village is ongoing there, Garba said.

The Hindu movie has initiated a new trend in the history of the Hausa movie making whereby Kannywood has now teamed up with the

“many fans are anxiously waiting for the day the movie will be released into the market for it is said to be the first Hausa movie with such a huge budget.”

Nupe movie industry to put in place a new movie clip that blunts any line of difference between the two industries.

According to Abdussalam Dauda Muhammed, known in the Nupe movie industry as T-Junction, the attempt made by the producer of the movie Hindu in incorporating artists from the Nupe movie industry has proven that entertainment industry in the North has come of age.

T-Junction, who claimed that he is being inspired by the character Mr. Ibu, has been in the movie industry for over five years. He added that the move by both industries has been the best thing that has ever happened to the industry in recent times.

“The zeal to protect and project the Nupe’s rich cultural heritage has been the driving force behind the establishment of the Nupe movie industry and I thank God that today, we have been recognized as an institution by Kannywood,” T-Junction stated.

Ibrahim Lawal Soso is another Nupe artist,

who is also among the casts in the movie Hindu. According to him, the incorporation of the Nupe artists in Kannywood has given them an avenue to link up with the Hausa movie industry and create a harmonious relationship for prosperity.

“We thought we are only doing our thing alone not knowing that we have been recognized by an industry that we have held in high esteem. The experience is really superb and the outcome I believe will definitely be splendid, just wait and see,” Soso said.

The movie Hindu has casts like Jamila Nagudu, Adam A. Zango, Fati Washa, Hauwa Waraka, Bala So and members of the Nupe movie industry among other prominent artists in the Hausa movie industry.

Meanwhile many fans are anxiously waiting for the day the movie will be released into the market for it is said to be the first Hausa movie with such a huge budget.

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‘I recommend facial treatment once a month’

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ennifer Ogbonah is a make-up artist and skin expert. Her clientele are amongst the A-list in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. From D’banj to Don Jazzy to Kate Henshaw and Monalisa Chinda, to mention but a few. The CEO of Facecraft Studio tells Tambari about her passion for make-up and how women can avoid some beauty mistakes.

BY Victoria Onehi EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND I had my primary school in Lagos at Nazareth School FESTAC Town, Lagos. My secondary school was at FGGC, Owerri. I was at Imo State University Owerri were I obtained my BSC in Psychology.

BEING A MAKE-UP ARTISTE I did not choose make-up artistry, it chose me!

All my life, I have been very concerned with beauty. I had natural talents to make myself look better after my mum dressed us up. Even in school, anytime there was a pageant, they would always call me to dress the girls. So I can say I was born to be into beauty industry.

I have been in this business for seven years and I have worked with celebrities like D’ banj and Don Jazzy for Powerfist advert. I have worked for Monalisa Chinda, Kate Henshaw, Oge Okoye, Angela Okorie, Delta soap queen, Sandra and a host of others. I found D’banj very interesting and very funny. He kept making every one to laugh!

BASIC THING BEFORE MAKE-UP The basic thing I do is to make sure the face is clean.

Then, I shape the eyebrow if need be. Then if the face is oily, I mattefy and if it’s dry, I moisturise or use prime to give me a clean slate to work on. I apply concealer if need be or go on to foundation, then work on the eyebrow, eye shadow liners and lipstick blush etc.

BEAUTY MISTAKES MOST WOMEN MAKE Most women make mistakes of using the wrong colour of powder for foundation. This makes them have a whitish

“Most women make mistakes of using the wrong colour of powder for foundation. This makes them have a whitish undertone.

Nobody is supposed to notice you have anything on.”

undertone. Nobody is supposed to notice you have anything on. Then, I also notice the way eyebrow liners are lined—funny shapes that make your face look funny. The one I don’t like is how some women apply blush, oh, my God. Like two red patches on the face. Applying blush should be a silhouette, looking like its there but not there at the same time.

TREATING ACNE AND BLACKHEADS Acne and blackheads are due to oil. When too much sebum is produced, it clogs the pores causing pimples and later blackheads so, I recommend a facial once a month or steam your face to reduce the oil. Then, always wash your face with a good cleanser, apply a toner to remove what the cleanser could not remove. Then, moisturiser will help to have a better clearer skin. Other skin problems I have noticed are, blemish, patchy skin, sun burn. It takes a lot of hard work unless God blessed you with a good skin. Bath morning and night with good products, drink lots of water, moisturise always, take good skin supplements and use natural products instead of chemicals. With that you will glow and age gracefully.

MY BEAUTY SECRET My beauty secret is drinking water, a lot of it, and eating as many fruits as you can.

Also, make sure you always moisturise with argan oil and shea butter. They are a must have for me. Then for keeping fit, do some aerobics in the morning for at least 30 minutes. Don’t eat after 7pm. If you are faithful, then you’re good to go!

MY STYLE For me, style comes from within. Simplicity is key, and less is more. My style icon is Rita Dominic. What I love in a woman is a good skin, nice physique and intelligence.

CULTURE

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Sallah Dubar, the glamour and outfits

BY Fatima Hussain Yakasai

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cross the northern part of Nigeria, durbars take place over a number of days during the two main Muslim holidays: The Eid el-Fitr at the end of Ramadan (the Islamic month of fasting and spiritual renewal) and the Eid el-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) observed on the 10th day of ZhulHijja.

Several northern cities observe the durbar, essentially to honour the Emir and commemorate the two Eid holidays. The durbar contains the traditional elements of character, costumes, props and a plot.

The characters, well known to everyone, include the Emir, his courtiers, the princes, the titleholders, the horsemen riding with titleholders, the footmen, artisans, assorted musicians and acrobats.

In every durbar, the Emir, usually shaded under a ceremonial umbrella, is the cynosure of all eyes. The umbrella protects him from the sun and shows the crowd exactly where he is.

The Emir is accompanied by his courtiers in a colourful procession. He is accompanied by his horsemen, whose ornamental adornments and silver spears remind one of the warrior-onhorseback heritage. Indeed, what makes the durbar spectacular are the colourful costumes and apparels worn by the participants. There is a wide variety of clothing articles sported by the Emir and his followers, even the horses are not left out.

The Emir and his riders adorn themselves in colourful ceremonial ornaments comprising the Al-kyabba, royal robe which has a kokiya, (a hood); the turban or headgear comes in different varieties such as Harsa, Dan Kura, Bakin Fara, Agandi and many more. Interestingly, the dress code of the durbar is hierarchical.

Dawakin Zage (Royal horses) The dawakinzage in particular are the kings extra horses that march at the front of the Emir’s entourage in a straight line. Only the Emir can possess the dawakinzage. They are usually numbered six or 12 and are immaculately decorated. Mounting these horses is strictly forbidden for they are the king’s only.

“Indeed, what makes the durbar spectacular are the colourful costumes and apparels worn by the participants.”

The Emir’s wardrobe The Emir is adorned with the most glamorous attire; his articles consist of the Al kyabba and are mostly white on Eid days. His Al kyabba comes with the Kokiya, a special hood worn only by the Emir. It symbolizes his authority. The Emir, his horse and umbrella are dressed uniformly. In some occasions, the Emir carries along with him special accessories, like in the case of Emir of Kano, the Tagwayan Masu (twin spears).

Buwaran Sarki The Buwara are horsemen, mostly servants of their principals. The Emir, district heads and titleholders have Buwara in their respective entourage.

They play a backup role in the procession. Their own garments include the headdress called Dan Kura, an indigo-coloured turban, worn along with a big gown called Saqi and an inner dress called Jauha. The Hanila, a thickly knitted woollen item, is the adornment they wear on their shoulders on top of the gown. They wear pillow shoulder guards that keep their Hanila in shape.

At times, they put on the Hanila on top of their turban.

Yan Lipidi The Yan Lipidi are the Emir’s mounted warriors, a

strike force group. In ancient times, the Yan Lipidi were the fighters put on the battle front. They are the most uniquely dressed during durbar and adorned in kilted armour.

Yan KwalKwali Like Yan Lipidi, the Yan Kwalkwali are also mounted.

They wear metal armours and carry long spears and are also part of the Emir’s entourage. The horses during durbar are also decorated in special garments. Their outfits comprise of the Lazami (reins) which have their adornment called Kalfazuru; a Siddi (saddle), Dan Kai (an ornament worn on the head that looks like a mask), Dan gaba (a chest crest), and Mashinfudi or Libbati, a special cloak placed on the back of the horse before putting the saddle. Besides the horse parade, the footmen comprising Dogarai (body guards); zagage (vanguard footmen); yanbindiga (musketeers); yan karma or yan tauri and other artisans, all uniformly dressed, add colour and gaiety to the occasion.

Many people from around the regions of Nigeria journey far to witness the spectacle of the wild parade.

Happy Married Life Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Bivan at their wedding reception at Grace Valley Gardens, Kaduna on September 13th, 2014.

Sallah recipes:

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Dambun Nama: S hredded ram beef, popularly known as Dambun Nama in Hausa is a delicious appetizer that can be served after the main meal. Serve this to your loved ones and friends during this Sallah celebration and you will be glad when they ask for more.

INGREDIENTS: Pound of beef, seasoning cubes, teaspoon of pepper, pinch of salt, handful of chopped onions, teaspoon of chopped ginger, clove of garlic, tablespoon of suya spice (Yaji) and tablespoon of groundnut oil.

METHOD Step 1: Wash your beef and chop off the fatty parts of the meat.

Step 2: Put in a pot, boil the meat with salt, pepper, onions, ginger, garlic and 1 seasoning cube.

Step 3: Boil the beef till the water dries out and in a mortar, pour your meat and pound.

Step 4: If you do not have a mortar, pound the meat with your rolling pin on the chopping board.

Step 5: Mix the beef with the suya spice and another seasoning cube in a bowl and set aside.

Step 6: In a pan, heat up the oil but don’t let it be too hot. Shallow fry the beef and strain the excess oil on a paper towel and serve.

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal Enjoy the tasty, delicious flavours and nutritious food from our recipes for Sinasir (rice pancakes), shredded ram beef, butter cake and banana and berries smoothie.

BANANA AND BERRIES SMOOTHIE

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ith a stash of berries in your freezer, you can start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just some minutes.

INGREDIENTS: Orange juice, banana, berries such as strawberry, blackcurrant or raspberry and plain yogurt.

PREPARATION 1. Wash your fruits properly to rid them off some bacteria.

2. Slice your fruits and put them in a blender.

3. Blend it until all are smooth and creamy, then add the yogurt to the blended fruits and blend again. Serve with ice and berries.

Sinasir

Butter Cake: S

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ne of the most versatile of cakes is butter cake and can be simple or sophisticated with the addition of rich icings, fillings and decorations. With a butter cake in your fridge, you will never be short of options of serving up a delicious sweet treat.

Ingredients: Unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, milk and vanilla extract.

Directions 1. Pre-heat your oven (150 to 170).

2. Beat your butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. The mixture will change colour during this process and will have incorporated lots of air.

3. Add egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add vanilla extract to the milk and pour it into the mixture.

5. On low speed, add flour to the mixture and mix very well until even.

6. Scrape the mixture into the prepared tin that has been rub with the unsalted butter and gently smooth the top. Set your oven’s alarm for the correct time.

7. Avoid opening the oven door in the early stage of baking. The finished cake should be golden brown. To know whether it is ready, take a knife and test the middle of the cake after about forty minutes or there about. If the knife comes out clean then the cake is ready. Serve with icing and some fruits like strawberries.

inasir is a Northern Nigerian (Hausa) rice recipe fried like pancakes. It is prepared with the soft variety of rice, the type used for Tuwo Shinkafa.

INGREDIENTS: Soft rice, a handful cooked rice, teaspoon yeast, onions, sugar (to taste), pinches of salt and vegetable oil for frying.

Before you cook the Sinasir soak the soft rice for three to four hours.

Boil some rice that will be equivalent to a handful when done. Cut the onions into tiny pieces.

DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Add the cooked rice to the soaked rice and blend till smooth.

Step 2: Add the yeast and allow to rise.

Step 3: Add the onions, sugar and salt and mix thoroughly.

Step 4: Set a frying pan on the stove, preferrably a non-stick frying pan.

Step 5: Pour a small amount of oil into the pan.

Step 6: Once hot, pour some batter into the pan making sure it is thin like pancakes.

Step 7: Fry on medium heat till the top cakes.

Step 8: Flip to fry the other side till golden brown. You may fry only one side if you wish. Tastes delicious either way. Serve with vegetable soup or okro soup and you will sure have lots of visitors around.

BEAUTY

STEPS TO FLAWLESS LOOK

BY Aishatu Shallangwa

T

he face is the most delicate and fragile part of the human body. It is the first thing everyone sees and it has other parts infused in it. One of the major things on the face is the facial skin. To every lady, the skin is a thing of concern, because the beauty of every woman starts from the face.

To achieve this much desired beauty there are a few but very important steps to follow in caring for the skin.

These skin care tips are very simple as such you can DIY (do it yourself ) • Face steaming: steam your face over hot boiled water using a towel over your head to cover your face so as to absorb the steam. According to Dr Bitrus Bata Musa, “to have a rejuvenating look and a glowing skin, add a bag of green tea, thyme or mint to the water. When a face is steamed, it opens the skin pores and removes hidden dirt under the skin.

However, using green tea , thyme or mint is not compulsory as some people might react to it, ” Musa explains.

• Facial massage: gently massage your face after steaming the face, with simple house hold ingredients such as avocado, banana, aloe vera, a squeezed lemon juice and a drop of olive oil. Mix them together and apply to the face and leave for 20-30 minutes.

• Moisturise your skin: Using a good facial skin moisturiser moists the skin. Musa advise s the moisturiser should be rich in “emollients, vitamin C, retinol and vitamin E as it is good for the facial skin as well as the whole body skin itself”.

This will help you have a uniform, beautiful and flawless skin and a beauty that radiates much more than make-up.

It’s simple, it’s easy, you can do it.

Amira Ndayako

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