Tambari

1st February, 2015

Tambari SUNDAY TRUST

For the woman of style

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Healthy Living:

Combining food as a diabetic patient

ERIEKA BENNETT I always wanted to be a queen

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

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Going stylish with Handbags

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Men’s Fashion:

Brogues for gents Healthy Living:

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Combining food as a diabetic patient COVER:

Erieka Bennett I always wanted to be a queen >>> PAGES 4, 5, 6

Hello Readers,

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

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Telephone: 0803 701 3302

e love the things that are trending on different fashion fronts. Lots of drama and volume have added a new dimension into our style and we have a nod from different designers who are keying into the idea to bring forth some of the best creations. Stepping in kaftans and many fashion buys, the stage has been set for simple, yet unique looks. This is the look for now! Comfortable, simple designed outfits, kaftans and boubous are ruling the red carpets and taking over for a change of wardrobe. It depends on how you want to wear this trend, but it’s a look that is very versatile and certainly has gained momentum and found its

way into the wardrobe of chic and savvy fashionitas. For evening looks you can play up your accessories to look glam, while you maintain the more simple accessories for day look. So, be ready to update to it.

This is not all. Have you also noticed the new handbags emerging in the season and how women in the know are strutting along with these beautiful additions? You might even wonder and ask, what’s in a bag? It’s not about the content, but about what it really serves. A handbag is one of the most basic accessories that give your look a boost, especially when it comes to making a fashion statement. It’s about quality and durability and, most of all, what it does to your confidence.

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FASHIONISTA

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Going stylish with handbags

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andbags are one of the most important fashion accessories a lady can’t let go in her wardrobe. Not only helping out to complete a fashion sense, handbags add poise and style to your personality when you take it along with you. The beauty of handbags does not only end with fashion, it gives you more comfort as it allows you to carry several items in it.

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I always wanted to be a queen INTERVIEW BY Mulikatu Mukaila

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mbassador Dr Erieka Bennett has travelled, worked and lived in Africa for over 40 years as the Convening Founder and Head of Mission of the (AU) African Diaspora Forum, the first and only diplomatic embassy in the world dealing specifically with African Diaspora issues.

An author and motivational speaker, Dr Bennett has lectured at various universities that include Harvard, Yale and Howard. Her strong love for the African woman was given concrete expression in March 2004 when she was one of the supporters of African Woman 2004 which produced the Abuja Accord, the historic document on the Aspirations of the African Woman, which was developed at the first African Woman’s conference held in Abuja, Nigeria in March 2004.

Ambassador Bennett’s devotion

to her work as a bridge-builder between the Diaspora and Africa, and her work in promoting Diaspora Affairs, has also earned her quite a number of awards, such as the African Global Leadership Award in London, the Trumpet Awards in the United States of America, as well as the Pan-African Women of Excellence Awards in South Africa. Recently, she also received the Visionary Leadership Award in Washington, D.C. and recently during President Obama’s Leadership Summit, she received the Change Agent Award in Washington.

A proud mother and humble, she is a generous benefactor to several schools and orphanages in Africa.

An indigene of the United States of America, she speaks with Tambari magazine about her mission to Nigeria, childhood dreams and many more.

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Growing up I was born in the United States of America and I consider Washington D.C my home, but I have been living and travelling in Africa for the past 40 years. I currently reside in Accra and have been living there for 14 years. Nigeria, of course, is my heart country; when I took my DNA, the test said I am 99.99 per cent Nigerian and I believe it because my heart has always been Nigerian. I am bold, fearless and take risks, knowing that that there is nothing I cannot accomplish. That is the Nigerian side of me.

I am a product of Erie and Dessaree Bennett.

My father was a soldier and by that virtue, we have travelled the world. I went to elementary school in Alaska; I also studied and lived in France.

Virtually living all over the world has given me that adaptability; I can be anywhere and still feel at home. I had a father and four brothers who really adored me, and that may explain why I have such great relationships with men. I grew up feeling like a princess and now I think I am a queen.

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Childhood dreams I always wanted to be a queen but now I know being a queen is not enough, one has to have purpose in life. I now know life and living arises from what you give others, so my purpose in life is to serve. You get out of life what you put into it. I have completed two books; one of it is called “Erieka’s magical realism”. That book talks about my experience in life.

As I said, I have lived in Africa for almost 40 years. I have lived in 46 African countries, including Nigeria and I think I probably know more about Africa than I do of the U.S.

Part of Africa I love the most I love West Africa. I have lived in Ghana and I love Nigeria as well. I love Ghana because of its pan-African spirit and Ghanaians’ acceptance of people; it is also very easy to live there. I love Nigeria because of their vibrancy, their boldness and the aggression of the people.

Nigerian cultural heritage I am a Muslim and my Islamic name is Sakina, but I was born a Catholic. My brother converted first to Islam and I saw the difference that it made in his life in terms of peace. So I started studying Islam and I have been practising it now for 15 years. What I love about Islam generally is it’s a way of life.

Talking about culture, I love the people and the different rich cultural heritages of Nigeria. I think the international media paints a misleading picture of the country when reporting stories. We have wonderful people in Nigeria; they are some of the most brilliant people in the world. We see the wonderful things they do when they travel out.

My brother is married to a Yoruba lady and we had a huge wedding celebration. When we brought our relatives from the United States, they were amazed and delighted to behold what a wonderful place Nigeria is. They came wearing their American hairstyles and their baggy jeans, looking very American. My aunt who led the delegation, came in with her straw hat on, but when she left, she left as an African queen as she was well dressed in a head-tie and an African attire.

The wedding was simply beautiful. Gen Marwa, Governor of Lagos State then and a long-standing friend of ours, gave us a despatch rider who led our bus all the way, siren blaring. My aunt, who has never being out of South Carolina, asked: “Why are they moving off the street for us?” And I replied because she was coming for a big wedding and she

“I always wanted to be a queen but now I know being a queen is not enough, one has to have purpose in life.” was important. She was so amused she said people in her church would not believe people moved off the roads for her in Nigeria. I am sharing this to illustrate the people of Nigeria are loving and hospitable to guests. My people went back to South Carolina with an overwhelmed heart and a totally different impression of Nigeria.

My Mission The African Union Diaspora African Forum will

be opening an embassy in Nigeria. Ambassador Vincent Okobi has been a tremendous support to our Diaspora initiatives. The Nigeria office will have a hotel and a conference centre attached to it with full diplomatic accreditation. One of the things we are doing right now in Nigeria is called “I pledge peace”. In this project, we are asking everybody all over Nigeria to vote and pledge peace. I think that, psychologically, when you get people talking about peace, it does make a

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difference because people begin to police each other. That is what we want to see happening here, before, during and after election. What happens in Nigeria affects all of us in Africa, particularly in West Africa.

Motherhood experience I actually have 10 children though I didn’t give birth to all of them. When you raise them, send them to school and feed them, they become your children. In fact, my late mother, Desiree Bennett (may her soul rest in peace), she would say jokingly,” everybody goes to Africa and brings back clothes, carvings and other things, but you always come back with babies”.

Most of my children are from several African countries and when we get together on Thanksgiving Day, they call us the Little United Nations because African countries plus Jamaica are represented there. Yes, I am a mother by nature. I spend a lot of time mentoring because we look to young people to make a difference in Africa and particularly Nigeria.

One of the projects in Ghana dear to me is called the Junior Ambassadors Programme. We take children from the rural areas, bring them to Accra, train them and send them to other countries as a cultural exchange experience. A few months ago, we had a group that returned from Columbia and you should see these children how they have grown from that experience. They have begun to network with other children from Columbia. The programme was organized with Plan International. We are looking forward to organizing a similar programme here in Nigeria.

Mahar is my biological child born in Jamaica 32 years ago. He is doing well with his life and I am really looking forward to seeing him settle down and giving me grandbabies. All my others -Miecha, Karolyn, Zee, Lamie, Kola, Henrietta, Tunde, Nana, Fatai - have all launched their lives and are very successful.

Juggling between motherhood and career I use eight hours for work, another eight for social life and the other eight hours for sleep because it is very important the body gets a proper rest as well. It has to do with time management. I find time to spend with my friends and sisters -Victoria, Brenda, Lurma, Anita, Princess, Daisy, Beverly and Arikana. I feel so blessed to have people in my life who I love and know they love me.

Lessons of life Life is really what you make out of it. When I do my motivational talks, that is what I say to particularly young women. But then, we can sit and say all that but it is up to you to get up and

make it happen. Life is not all about falling, it is getting up that counts; if you can look up, you can get up.

Role models I have wonderful role models, like Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for President in the U.S.A. She taught me a sense of commitment to black people, that it is one’s duty to lift up other people, it is not just all about one.

There are also women like Barbara Jordan, the first female Congress woman from Texas.

She taught me how to be bold and ask for what you want because if you don’t ask you don’t get it. There is Dorothy Height, who started the National Council of Negro Women, which is a huge organization in the United States of America; she taught me the spirit of always being in control of oneself. She says to people when they make her angry, “You won’t be going into the future with me”.

I also have incredible supporting sisters who have taught me the spirit of sisterhood and what that really means.

I believe in life whatever is yours will not be taken away from you. That is why when I wake up every morning, I tell Allah, “What will we be doing today?” All the resources will come to you if you stay on the flow of your life. That’s one of the things I stress in my talks. Get in your lane in life.

There are Nigerians to whom I owe a debt of gratitude for helping me settle down in a meaningful way. They encouraged me to fly, and they are the wind beneath my wings. They include Dr Bamanga Tukur, Lady Chief Dorothy Anyiam Osigwe, Chief Victoria Ogun, Joy Ogwu, Ambassador and Mrs. Vincent Okobi, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, (the late) Chief Bola Ige, retired General Buba Marwa, Dr Olatunde John Ayeni and Sally Uweachue-Mbanefo.

How I relax I always meditate and love to dance. I do these every morning, which is my form of exercising. I also read. I also take time to do massaging and I delight in going to the spa. I take time to take care of myself.

I spend time staying alone quietly, because everybody needs quiet times. You can’t love everybody; you love yourself first. It is

not about being selfish, it is about loving yourself first.

Definition of fashion style I love to dress well. I don’t wear Western clothes at all. I love African attires. When I go to the United States, under my boubou I just wear a sweater or something that goes well with it. I love the purple colour because it is royalty and it makes me feel good, I love red too because it stimulates me as well.

Favourite Nigerian meals I love vegetable soup and pounded yam. I also love the boiled plantain.

Hobbies I love to play scrabble, and love playing mind games.

Favourite holiday spot I really love Zimbabwe. There is an area there where only one group of flower grows and doesn’t grow anywhere else in the world. They also have beautiful hills and beach.

Legacies I want to be known as a person who has contributed greatly to the development of Africa, as a lady of substance who has touched many lives in a meaningful way. A woman who did it her own way!

“I love to dress well. I don’t wear Western clothes at all.

I love African attires. When I go to the United States, under my boubou I just wear a sweater or something that goes well with it.”

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A fashion model Show to hold in Abuja

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model contest tagged “A Clash of Fashion and Beauty” will hold in Abuja soon.

The show, which will reveal the world’s latest fashion and leading designers from the African continent, will showcase and promote Africa’s culture.

The show’s Head of Event and Promotion, Alex Nwankwo, said this is beyond a pageant contest, as it is also a fashion show that aims at promoting the

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African fashion, discovering models’ talents and celebrating Nigeria’s beauty.

The event, which will hold in March, will feature 37 contestants who will showcase on the runway the creative attires of African top fashion designers and Nigeria’s famous couture.

The winner will represent Nigeria at the Best Model International contest in Albania later this year.

Mai Atafo speaks on Nigerian fashion at Highlights Talk Show

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he latest Nigerian talk show, Highlights with IK, recently featured one of the country’s leading fashion designers, Mai Atafo. IK and his special guest talked about the multi-billion naira fashion industry in Nigeria. The renowned fashion designer joined IK on the couch as they both spoke of Mai’s achievements over time and his take on the fashion industry in Nigeria. Stylish diva Seyi Shay also graced the show and shared her views about the fashion industry.

Atafo has carved a niche for himself as a bespoke tailor specialising in men’s suits and

glamorous red carpet dresses. His clothing line, Mai Atafo Inspired (MAI), has developed a reputation for gorgeous and perfectly fitting dresses that translate into versatile designs.

Atafo was born in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Though an indigene of Edo State, he spent most of his childhood in Benin City, Lagos and London. He holds a 2nd Class Upper degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension from Edo State University, Ekpoma and then obtained a post-graduate degree in Information Systems and Technology from the City University London, England.

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BY Victoria Onehi

Sasha P launches her first set of designed shoes

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etunde Alabi, popularly known as Sasha P, is not only talented in rapping, she has got a leg in into designing.

Having opened her fashion label years back, she has added another feather to her cap. She has launched her first set of shoes. The pair of canvas, in pink, green, yellow and orange colours, is unique in its own way.

Capturing this feat in words, Sasha P posted on her instagram page, “The journey started

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Mai Atafo and IK

with a dream, a thought that there had to be a way I can design my own shoes since I like shoes so much! It’s nowhere near where I am going. But to see my friends order a pair just to help the dream become a reality is both humbling and exciting. It took nine months to get approval into the programme and this is hopefully the first of many. Don’t ever forget that nothing is impossible; celebrate the little steps for a thousand of them to become great strides. Thank you to my lovers who have pre-ordered already. You can still make this dreamer’s wish come true.”

This is hoping the hip-hop artiste/ designer will work harder to become one of the leading names in the Nigerian fashion industry known for its quality and style.

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BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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nice perfume defines a woman’s personality. Many women have a variety of perfumes to choose from, depending on the scent and the occasion. As 2015 ticks on, here are perfumes that you can add to your collection.

Love Me

by Victoria’s secret

Victoria’s Secret is not a new name to many female fashionistas. This perfume has a very nice scent that leaves you feeling fresh and nice all day long.

Enjoy the luxury of this fragrance with Aloe Vera, juicy peach and cherry blossom and a perfect blend of fruity and floral.

Pure Poison

by Dior This perfume is mostly known as the night fragrance, because of its unique and attractive scent that never fails to attract anyone to the wearer. So always wear it when you have a date at night or have a party to attend.

Regal Crown (Impression of Katy Perry Killer Queen) Here comes another great perfume for women. The Regal Crown brings you a youthful and refreshing look, and the best part of this product is that it is priced very reasonably. The main scents of this perfume are pineapples, peaches and bergamot.

Forbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein

Rukayya

This friendly perfume attracts people to you. It is less floral but is fruity with lots of sweet, almost like candy. It contains mandarin, passion fruit, iced raspberry and tiger orchid. It can be sprayed on any time of the day and will always leave people wondering which perfume you are wearing.

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Boubou Maryam

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oubou has been part of the fashion trend for so long and the good news is that it never goes out of style. It is one comfortable wear that can be worn any day and for any occasion.

With this new style of boubou that can fit into any kind of material, every woman will look elegant and comfortable. Boubou is a great dress design that is decent and also commands respect. Enjoy the new kaftan boubou.

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MEN’S FASHION

Brogues for gents

Noble Igwe

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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he brogue was originally designed in Scotland and Ireland as a shoe suitable for wearing while working outdoors.

Brogues come in different designs, styles and colours and are laced with leather tangs that make the shoe free from dirt.

As a man, you tend to create a fashion statement when you wear a brogue because of the design and lace. It can be worn both to casual and business events. Every man should have, at least, one pair of brogues and the best way to wear it is with jeans and smart trousers.

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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

BOILS IN MY PRIVATE PART

I am having boils in my private part, which itch so painfully. Also, my fiance’s sperm is too watery. Please help.

Betsy Since the boils are many, and maybe recurrent, you may need to do blood sugar test to screen for diabetes and then take antibiotics. Concerning your fiancée, he may need to do seminal fluid analysis to determine the count, morphology and motility, which is a more objective way of assessment.

RISK OF GETTING PREGNANT AS SICKLE CELL PATIENT I am 22 years old and a sickle cell patient. I had a crisis in 2012 and lost my doctor in 2013, and I have not had a steady doctor since then. In fact, I have not visited any doctor since then.

I am in a steady relationship now, but scared of pregnancy. I just missed my period, which has never happened. Can you please enlighten me on the risks of getting pregnant as an SC patient?

Florence, Makurdi

“Concerning the risks in pregnancy they are there, but when properly managed under an obstetrician, the outcome has been very good for mother and baby.”

From your statements and the fact that crisis with you is uncommon, it means you understand the condition and most likely have been taken appropriate steps.

Generally speaking, SC crisis do fare better than SS when properly managed.

But I want to encourage you to locate another doctor, preferably a specialist.

No matter the attachment you had for your late doctor, remember “soldier goes, soldier comes, barrack remains”.

The doctor must have been good but I can assure you there are other good, compassionate and caring doctors still out there. Locate one and resume your regular follow-up. Since you are in Makurdi you can check the Teaching Hospital or the Specialist Hospital there or for any other good hospital.

Concerning the risks in pregnancy they are there, but when properly managed under an obstetrician, the outcome has been very good for mother and baby. The risks include the increased chance of crisis because of the hemodynamics changes in pregnancy. Others include the risk of possible miscarriages and intra-uterine growth restriction. You must also bear in mind that these complications are not peculiar only to heamoglobinopathies.

With proper preconception optimization, well-supervised ante-natal period and delivery under the supervision of an obstetrician these possible complications can be avoided or managed.

Do you know the genotype of your fiancé? It is better if he is AA. Also, you are advised to minimize the number of deliveries. One or two children may be advisable. Since you just missed your period, go for a pregnancy test and an ultrasound scan.

WHAT IS THE WAY OUT OF THIS ADDICTION? I am extremely addicted to a cough syrup containing codeine. Consequently, I cannot do without it, most especially at bed-time. In fact, when I ceased to take it for at least two days, it resulted in diarrhea. Similarly, when taken, my wife suffers a lot during sexual intercourse as I have a weak erection and it takes me too long to release. Kindly advise me on how to get rid of it.

Azare.

Any form of addiction is not only a bad habit, it is destructive too. If care is not taken, it could lead from one form of addiction to a higher and worse form. I must commend you for opening up and realizing the need to overcome this habit.

First, is personal determination and focus. You need to avoid the source. Ideally, the drug is not supposed to be purchased without prescription, but in Nigeria, all these laws are not enforced. In case, the supply is from your peers, you need to change your friends. And open up to your spouse about the situation; her support will be critical to the success.

Also, you may need to see a psychologist and a mental health physician, otherwise known as a psychiatrist. There are homes where programmes to overcome addictions are practised. If necessary, you may need to check in there for some weeks.

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

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How to tangle with the wedge sneakers

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

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he year already has been accompanied by lots of fresh styles in the fashion world that spice more your wardrobe. Here are some basic ideas of how to wear wedge sneakers this

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The first thing you have to do is balance your separates, by wearing fitted and stylish bottoms and tops, or you can create a smart appearance by adding some smartcasual accessories. This footwear makes your outfits less boring and keeps you looking stylish and your legs appearing longer. The new wedge sneakers will also provide you with height without sacrificing stability.

All the looks which feature this awesome footwear are casual and street-style appropriate.

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BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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ulture is the way of life of a people. It defines the way people live together and celebrate their festivals, through dance, marriage, appeasing their gods and songs.

The Irigwe people are found in the Bassa Local Government Area of the northern zone of Plateau State. They are mostly agriculturalists and hunters and their dance festival is a show of gratitude to their gods for a successful harvest and hunting trips, and also for wishing for better results. They are a very peaceful and hospitable people.

The Irigwe dance is said to be one of the leading dances in Miango village in Jos. Participants in this cultural dance are normally the young and able men. The dance festival always takes place at the village square, which is large enough to contain the many spectators. Among the Irigwe people, each ward of a village has a leading dance group. Dancers are selected on the basis of their dance ability. Senior members of the dance group carry an axe in the right hand and a cow tail switch in the left.

In the early years, the dance uniform of shorts and trouser with red-moulded cap was used at the dance festival. The items now in use are made of palm leaves woven into a series of pockets, containing pebbles attached round the lower leg. Two drummers lead the dance and the dancers

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The Irigwe dance of Miango village in Jos carry hoes in their hands as a sign to indicate to visitors what the festival is all about. The two drums are a large, double-faced membranophone with a single snare called Biange, and a smaller membranophone of identical design, called Ishinge.

Today the dances, done by a large group of people skilled within the same style, are performed on three distinct occasions. The dance at its most

strong and active part remains an expression of the communal way of life at festivals celebrating the agricultural cycle. The second occasion occurs when a prominent member of the community dies and dances are performed as part of the funeral ceremonies. Finally the dances are performed to entertain important visitors.

Happy Married Life M F Mr Femii Ad Adefala f l and d his hi wife, if Dr. Mrs Ngozi Adefala during their wedding at The Pioneer SDA Church Babcock University, Ilisha, Ogun State

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HEALTHY LIVING

Combining food as a diabetic patient

BY Victoria Onehi

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f you have diabetes, it is important to know how to combine your meals properly.

Mrs Nkiruka Oradiegwu-Okoro, a diabetic educator explains why. “For you to eat healthy, you have to know how carbohydrate increases your blood sugar.

You have to know the gylcemic index ranking of different carbohydrate foods.

Glycemic index is the ranking of different carbohydrate foods and tells you the way it increases your blood sugar. For people living with diabetes, you have to combine high glycemic foods with a low glycemic index meal. Or you combine a low glycemic meal with a medium glycemic meal.

Low glycemic foods are banana, oat meal porridge, quaker oats, green grapes, e.t.c.

Medium ones are cooked white basmati rice, Irish potatoes, whole-meal bread e.t.c High glycemic foods are white bread, cooked white rice, mashed potatoes and butter.

Carbohydrate meals are classified into two. We have the starchy carbohydrate and the sugary carbohydrate. The starchy carbohydrate is a healthier option for healthy living and people living with diabetes.

Experts say your intake of fruits and vegetables is important as well.

Oradiegwu-Okoro advised, “They say people with diabetes should not eat fruits and vegetable. You can eat fruits but you must know your portion. You can eat everything but it must be in the right portion and in moderation. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables at every meal you have per day and limit your intake of sugary foods because it increases the calories that you have stored in you, which will lead to obesity, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. And for people who love to drink, you have to keep to safe drinking limits.”

other meal classes reduces your risk of developing diabetes by improving blood sugar control, lowering risk of heart disease and promoting weight loss by helping you feel full.

Examples of high fibre-rich foods are: Fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains (wheat, dawa, gero), nuts and seeds Tip 3: Lose any extra weight If you are overweight, diabetes prevention may hinge on weight loss.

Every kilogram you lose can improve your general health. Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing diabetes by almost 60%.

Tip 4: Skip weight loss diets and just make healthier food choices Low-carbohydrate diets or weight loss diet plans may help you lose weight at first, but their effectiveness at preventing diabetes is not well documented.

Excluding particular food groups may involve giving up essential nutrients, so instead, think variety and portion size control as part of an overall healthy eating plan.

Irish potatoes porridge

“They say people with diabetes should not eat fruits and vegetable. You can eat fruits but you must know your portion. You can eat everything but it must be in the right portion and in moderation. “

RE CIPE :

Kilishi

BY Grace Danjuma

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ilishi, a dried form of suya, is a delicacy in Nigeria, especially in the northern part. It is made from cow, sheep or goat meat after the bones have been removed. The unique test

of this source of protein is derived from its dried nature, done with the sun. It is made by cutting fresh beef into thin slices, and seasoning it with ground pepper, groundnut oil and other spices. It is, thereafter, dried in the sun or oven. The unique test of this source of protein is derived from the sun drying, which keeps all nutrients cooked within it. Kilishi is taken mainly as a snack and the process of its preparation gives it a distinct and exotic flavour.

HEALTH TIPS OF THE WEEK

Tips to prevent diabetes

Daily exercise should not feel like a burden. It can be as simple as taking a daily stroll with the family!

Tip 1: Be more physically active Regular physical activity can be of benefit in the following ways; o Weight loss o Lowering your glucose o Boosting insulin sensitivity which keeps blood glucose within normal range Tip 2: Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods Incorporating fibre-rich foods with

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BY Aishatu Shallangwa

Five top make-up artists in Nigeria

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Make-up, indeed, is an art. It perfectly transforms a person’s beauty and restores confidence to enable every woman glow with pride.

Make-up artists are all around, but here are the top five that have carved a niche for themselves.

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he is the founder of BM-Pro Cosmetics, which has make-up studios nationwide. She also doubles as the beauty editor for WOW magazine. She is a skin expert and a make-up brand to reckon with. Her clients include fashion forward and society ladies Anita Isama Okoye, Lola Omotayo Okoye and a host of other celebrities. She did Faith Sakwe (President Jonathan’s daughter) bridal make-up last year. Her cosmetics application speaks its worth, while her make-up style is clean. Her beauty attention radiates from the outside to the inside.

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rs Tara FelaDurotoye is the Chief Executive Officer of the House of Tara, a brand well-known in Nigeria and abroad. Tara herself has become a legend of sorts in make-up artistry.

Her clients and branches span Nigeria. Tara has made up A-class celebrities like Agbani Darego (former Miss World), actresses and musicians. She does make-up mostly for the black African woman.

Her style of make-up is crisp, neat and extremely professional

Beauty by Coco

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he real name of the proprietor of Beauty By Coco is Tenny Kasham. She is a young and well-motivated lady who passionately loves and believes in what she is doing. Beauty By Coco is firmly established and already boasts a lot of clients - from top government officials to every woman that wants to look good. She had once worked closely with Toyin Lawani of Elegant Styling.

Kasham’s style is highly distinctive as she pays great attention to the eyes and makes the lips attractive.

When it comes to women’s make-up, Zaron is tested and trusted. It is a hair and make-up brand founded by Oke Maduewesi and launched in September 2011. The brand has clients all over the world, but has more of Nollywood celebrities like Rita Dominic (the Zaron brand ambassador who took over from Yvonne Nelson, the Ghanaian actress) and a host of other Nigerian and Ghanaian celebrities. Her style is unique, polished and stands out. Her beauty products are made for the woman of colour (black Africans) and give quality and great value for money.

Keep up with the styles in beauty, and keep following the beauty pacesetters as they set the trend. Stay

Mamza’s Beauty The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mamza’s Beauty, Fatima Mamza, is a Biochemistry graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Her name comes first to the head when it comes to bridal make-up, especially in northern Nigeria. She is known all over the country for perfect make-overs. Her make-up style is simple, yet with attention to details and finishing.

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A D V E R T R AT E S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

VAT

Total

Back Page

455,000

22,750

477,750

Inside Front Cover

420,000

21,750

442,000

Inside Pages (ROP)

350,000

17,500

367,500

Centrespread

700,000

35,000

735,000

SHOPPING MALL

SOCIAL EVENTS

VAT

Total

Centrespread

464,285

23,215

487,500

Full Page

257,285

12,855

270,500

Half Page

135,715

6,500

142,500

Quarter Page

70,000

3,500

73,500

Picture Box

5,000

250

5,250

All adverts are expected to be prepaid in cash or draft in favour of Media Trust Limited.

Advertisers/Agencies are to supply their print-ready artwork in electronic copies and preferrably in PDF format.

Copy date is two days for the Northern states and three days for the Southern states.

For advert booking please call: Aisha Mohammed on 0803 646 3018 or E-mail: advertdailytrust@gmail.com

1x1col

4,100

1x2col

8,200

2x1col

8,200

2x2col

15,000

3x1col

12,300

2.5x2col

20,000

3x2col

24,500

4x1col

16,400

4x2col

32,500

5x2col

41,000

6x2col

49,200

Qtr. Page

66,950