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ou have always wanted more and more you got. Your favourite pull-out just got bigger and better. Tambari life is now on news stands nationwide. The weekly pullout version of Tambari has been cut down by a few pages. But not to worry, as the new standalone magazine has more content, with over fifty pages of quality stories and more. Endeavor to visit a newspaper stand near you to get a copy of the glossy magazine. In this edition of Tambari Extra, we’ll be talking about the stylish ankara maxi skirt for the divas and rocking animal prints for the gents. We also have insightful stories on health, beauty and celeb gist. The cover personality for this week is Mrs. Tracy Marshall-Uwom, wife of the Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly and CEO of Saint Tracy, a bespoke jewelry brand. Flip the pages for more.

Tracy Marshall Uwom

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A proclivity for luxurious jewelry

Treating your taste buds to minced meat-filled rice pancakes by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

ice pancakes are a great alternative to your usual flour pancakes. This recipe gives a savoury twist to the dish with a delicious minced meat filling that will satisfy everyone. You’ll be eager to dig in before you’re even done. Ingredients For the rice pancakes: • 1 cup of rice flour • 1/4 cup of tapioca flour • 2 tsp of baking powder • 1/8 tsp of salt • 1 1/4 cup of milk • 2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup • 1 tbsp of oil • 1 egg For the minced meat filling: • 1 tbsp of olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped • 900g of minced beef

• A pinch each of oregano and cayenne pepper • Squirt of tomato paste • 500ml of beef stock • Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Directions In a frying pan, add the onions and cook till soft before adding the garlic and minced meat. Cook until the mince meat is cooked. Stir in the herbs, tomato paste and stock and boil. Add the remaining beef stock and cook for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add the parsley and set aside. For the rice pancakes, combine the dry ingredients

Raspberry iced tea

his refreshing beverage is perfect for occasions, after a good meal or simply to quench your thirst. It keeps well in the fridge so y can prepare a lot to you keep for the days to come. Ingredients • 8-1/4 cups of water, divided • 2/3 cup of sugar

in a bowl and mix well followed by the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour the wet… into the dry and stir until well incorporated. Heat the frying pan and grease with oil. Add the pancake mixture in batches and cook until bubbles appear on the surface and it turns golden. Continue until the mixture is finished. Spoon the minced meat mixture on the pancakes and roll. Garnish with spring onions and parsley and serve warm.

• 5 individual tea bags • 3-4 cups of unsweetened raspberries Directions Bring four cups of water to boil in a pot and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add teabags and steep for five to 10 minutes before discarding the teabags, then add

another four cups of water. In another pot, boil the remaining water and raspberries and simmer for three minutes. Strain and throw away the pulp and seeds. Add the raspberry juice to the tea mixture and chill in the fridge or serve immediately with ice.

SOCIETY NEWS Compiled by UCHE EZE

The Indimis shed tears of joy at birthday celebration Nigerian billionaire and oil mogul, Mohammed Indimi celebrated his 70th birthday in style as he flew his family to Spain for a two-week celebration. He spared no expense as regards to his milestone luxury celebration, as he flew both his entire family and friends for the Spain tour celebrations. During the birthday bash, the celebrant and his daughter, Adama shed tears of joy as they were both grateful for another year and grateful for family.

Idara Inokon emerges winner of Miss Nigeria USA 2017 The Akwa Ibom beauty, Idara Inokon has been crowned Miss Nigeria USA 2017. She emerged the winner at the 3rd annual finale of the pageant held on Tuesday, 15th of August in New York. The finale which held at the Schomburg Theater, New York had celebrities and dignitaries in attendance, such as Beyoncé’s stylist T. Y Hunter, who was joined by exbeauty queen Millen Magese, Miss Nigeria USA 2015 1st Runner up; Wura Kolawole and Nigerian popstar Praiz. Isaac Boaten, Efemena Adabamu and Asumoh Enyiema were the judges for the 2017 edition of this event. Founder of Miss Nigeria USA, Joy Ikedinma Fakhoury says she started the pageant to promote and appreciate young beautiful Nigerian women in America. She also revealed that her goal is to help Nigerian ladies in diaspora set a goal and work on achieving the goal.

Olori Wuraola donates 50 beds to mudslide victims in Sierra Leone The wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola has donated over 50 beds and buses to victims of mudslide in Sierra Leone. The Olori shared this on her Instagram page, where she stated that this donation was possible with the help of her partners. She also called out to well-meaning individuals to support these people affected by the disaster. She shared a picture of the after effects of the mudslide, with the caption: ‘Assisting Sierra Leone: My thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone during this devastating mudslide that has now claimed 300+ lives and hundreds of homes and businesses. My initiative #forward in partnership with Care, is donating 50+ bed shelter home in Lunsar, Sierra Leone to assist and house victims of the mudslide in Freetown that has rendered people homeless. The shelter will provide food, clothing, and shelter on a first come, first serve basis with more beds and homes to come. Please visit the link in my bio for details and to find out how you can help’.

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Slaying in ankara maxi skirts By EMMANUELLA AKWAYA

nkara has been styled in various ways by different women. We see something new with ankara everyday although there is one that has been able to stay relevant and on top with the ankara trend. That piece is the ankara maxi skirt. Stylish, dramatic and classy, it is rocked by all fashionable divas because of its versatility. Ankara maxi skirts can be worn to work, a day out or an evening event depending on how you dress and accessorise your outfit. You can be sure to stay on top of your ankara game by slaying in an ankara maxi skirt.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM “You don’t learn style from watching people on a runway. Fashion happens every morning when you wake up.”

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Rocking animal prints By UCHE EZE B

omen seem to have a monopoly on animal print, but that has never stopped style icons from rocking these prints. Men too can rock these loud prints too: it only takes skill to do so and do it well. A striking leopard shirt or pants is quite flamboyant and daring, but it’s totally worth it. Animal print is possibly the loudest print you will ever wear, so keep the rest of your outfit simple with ook fantastic muted colours. Subtle leopard prints look with black or grey, while a black and white zebra hen choosing print goes well with navy. Be careful when colourful animal prints, because this makes your refore, you look twice as attention-grabbing. Therefore, need to know how to mix and match your colours properly. The trick with this item of clothing iss to commit u’re not sure to it and wear it with confidence. If you’re ng to look about what you’re wearing, it’s not going ce. good. Therefore, rock it with confidence.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM “Fashion is architecture; it is a matter of proportions.” – Coco Chanel PAGE 36 TAMBARI SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017

TRACY MARSHALL UWOM

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‘A proclivity for luxurious jewelry’ Interview by UCHE EZE & HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Tracy Marshall Uwom is the wife of the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Stanley Marshall Uwom, and is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint Tracy Rings, a bespoke jewelry company. She is blessed with two wonderful kids. She speaks with Tambari.

Educational background I attended University of Science and Tech Primary School in Port Harcourt, Federal Government College, Kano, and the University of Calabar, where I studied Marketing. I am also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School. Career background In April 2000 I was posted to Abuja for National Youth Service and I got redeployed to Christ Embassy, Abuja. I was employed there and was transferred to Port Harcourt, where I worked for seven years in various departments. Growing up I am the first of four children: three ladies and a male. Necessity was laid on me at a very early age to be independent and responsible for my siblings. I grew up very fast and went to secondary school in Kano, all the way from Port Harcourt, in 1989. I didn’t get any visitors during visiting days for six years, so I grew up toughing up very fast. I think my parents knew I could handle it and so allowed me to go that far. Challenges When challenges come, we conquer them. I have had my fair share of challenges, like my staff stealing, but I have overcome them all. Life lessons My life lessons have always been backed up with the word of God. As long as I have God, I know I will come out victorious. And I know that all things will work for my good because I trust God and I am called according to his purpose. At what point did you decide that you wanted to be an entrepreneur? It wasn’t a planned venture. I had worked with the church under a manager who handled publications. We went to the press together and I loved seeing our creations come to life in printed format. So after I stopped working, the only thing I knew how to do was printing. I opened a small scale printing shop in 2008. It later evolved into a publication called Celebrity Exclusive, which we ran for almost 10 years. In 2010, I opened my jewelry store named Our First Day, which I renamed Saint Tracy in 2014. What is the most rewarding part of you being an entrepreneur? One of the rewarding parts of being an entrepreneur, for me, is the liberty I get to explore more about the industry, taking risks, and birthing things that never existed. Of course the liberty of spending time with my family is a great incentive. Aspirations while growing up I didn’t really have any particular aspiration. I remember wanting to own a tailoring shop, but after a while, I was just led by God. And I’m glad to be where I am today. What birthed Saint Tracy? Saint Tracy was born out of a need. I got engaged in 2003 and I didn’t know of any place my husband,

NECESSITY WAS LAID ON ME AT A VERY EARLY AGE TO BE INDEPENDENT AND RESPONSIBLE FOR MY SIBLINGS. I GREW UP VERY FAST. then fiancé, was going to get an engagement ring from. At the time, his brother was in the UK and he asked him to get a ring for him. The ring was delivered and surprisingly it was my size. Time for the wedding and it was the same thing, I didn’t get to choose my wedding ring, my ring was chosen on my behalf and I wore it and it fitted. It might not have been my choice. At this point I thought that if I had this problem of wanting to choose my wedding ring, it meant there were more people who didn’t know where to get their rings from as well, in Port Harcourt at least. In 2009 I was away for a long time when I went to have my second child and there the idea came again and I named it Our First Day. I didn’t start immediately, but by 2011 we were functioning, no business plan, we just knew there was a need and we tried to meet it. We used a room at the printing press to start and bought rings and resold with little margins. We started by going to Dubai to buy 10 rings and resold them. There was no serious social media awareness, but we kept on doing it. We invested all the money we made and used the printing press as a cash cow to literally fund the jewelry store. Fast forward to 2017, now we design and produce our own wedding and engagement rings in Nigeria. Most cherished gift My children and husband are my most cherished gift. Every other thing, money can buy. Favourite music I enjoy music from gospel music ministers from around the world, but especially Nigeria. My typical day I wake up early at 5am or 6am; pray and study while my children are already getting ready for school. They go to school and I get ready for work. I am in the office by 8 or 9am typically and it’s emails, corresponding with the factory, getting in touch with the other three branches, attending to Instagram messages, posting and strategising. By the time you know it it’s 3pm. Sometimes I go and pick the children from school. I do the rest of my work on phone, or I stay back in the office. I leave latest 6pm to the house. It’s homework, dinner and

the children go to bed. I unwind a bit and am off to bed. First app in the morning Not an app, my text message, checking for bank alerts, lol! Then it’s Instagram because you have a lot of messages and could miss some, and that’s money. Favourite fashion items It’s either shoes or handbags; depends on my mood. What I wouldn’t be caught wearing A very mini skirt or a cleavage-revealing blouse. Best travel destination and why? Really I don’t have anywhere in particular, as long as am with my family in that journey am happy. How I relax Spend time with my children, watch some television series. Favourite quote “Excuses devalue a man.” Also: “All things work together for my good.” Favourite food Pottage beans and fried plantain. Definition of style Corporate causal with beautiful mid heels. Favourite designer I don’t have any. I love good clothes and I’m love how our Nigerian designers are raising the bar now. Mum’s advice that stuck Not really an advice, but she guided me to the lord at an early age. Favourite day of the week and why? I love Monday. There’s always a lot to do at Saint Tracy and lots of ideas to start implementing. My to-do list is always very long on Mondays. I see Mondays as a chance for a fresh start, as well as a clean slate to make better decisions. Beauty routine I try to scrub my face at least twice a week. Role model(s) My Pastor, Joy Amenkhienan: she is a go getter, nothing fazes her. She carries an unusual grace and it inspires me. And Tara Fela-Durotoye, I always think of how she will handle a situation. Mo Abudu shows me that I can do it at any age: she inspires me as well. Looking back, what I would tell a younger me? Start saving early and start your masters immediately. What advice do you have for current and future women entrepreneurs? You have to make your own money immediately. Start something you love doing and go for it.

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B E AU T Y Warning signs that you might be over exfoliating

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By UCHE EZE

xfoliating is a crucial beauty regimen step, but what happens if you overdo it? Just like everything else in life, there must be a balance while exfoliating. Overdoing it could be more dangerous than not doing it at all. If you have a variety of acids, scrubs, and exfoliating tools, it’s important to monitor your skin. So avoid overexfoliating and always have that glow. How often you should exfoliate varies from person to person, depending on your skin type. If you’re experiencing any of the signs listed below, maybe you should consider taking a break from exfoliating and also see a dermatologist. Increased sensitivity: Reactive, itchy and burning skin may be the most obvious out of the symptoms. This is a sign that the protective layer of your skin has been damaged; the layer that protects your skin from irritants and allergens. At this point, you should stay away from anything with chemicals. Skin in this state is prone to contact dermatitis. Increased breakouts: When your skin’s protective layer has been broken, bacteria is

allowed in, turning your face into a breeding ground for pimples and breakouts. Excessive exfoliation can also cause hypersensitivity in the skin, triggering acne. This can sometimes be confused with a purging skin. The difference is that there are also signs of inflammation. Skin appears shiny and artificial: The appearance of shiny and artificial skin is common with over-exfoliation because of excess acids. The term ‘artificial’ refers to your skin looking waxy or like plastic. Overexfoliation causes the skin to dry because its natural texture has been over smoothed, creating an unnatural appearance. Flaking and peeling skin: Another sign your skin has been compromised is your skin losing the ability to retain water. Any moisture being applied escapes because the protective layer has been destroyed. The result is a rough texture, tricking you to believe you need to exfoliate more; which you should not be doing. Your skin is more oily than usual: If your skin is dry and tight, it tries to over-compensate its oil production in an attempt to protect itself due to water loss. If you notice that your skin has been producing more oil than usual, then you should consider taking a break from exfoliating.

With additional information from the internet

DO YOU KNOW... THAT YOU EXPOSE YOUR SKIN TO INFECTIONS AND MICROORGANISMS WHEN YOU OVER EXFOLIATE?

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Dangers of sleeping on your stomach Stories by UCHE EZE

or most people, lying face down is a habit, but it’s an unhealthy habit. Lying on your stomach is quite dangerous to your spine and your back muscles. Although, there’s an exemption for babies. Sleeping flat on the stomach is actually best for babies as this position helps them sleep better because their spines haven’t stiffened. For overweight individuals, hypertensive individuals and people struggling with heart related issues, it is best to sleep on your left side. The first damage that this sleeping position does is placing a sprain on your spine. As you’ve probably heard, many people who sleep on their stomach experience some kind of pain; whether it is in their joints, back, or neck. It is sure to affect how much sleep they get during the night. Such pains usually lead to waking up in the middle of the night, directly affecting the amount of sleep that you’ll get, which then leads to a feeling of discomfort during the day. It also flattens the natural curve of the spine, which can lead to lower back pain and other long term problems. According to Dr. Ikechukwu Amadi of

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the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, sleeping on your stomach is bad for your back, as it places a certain amount of strain and pressure on your spine. The reason behind this is the fact that the middle part of your body is exactly where most of the weight is, making it difficult to maintain a neutral position of the spine during the night. The other damage it does is that it causes pain in your neck. Just like with the spine, sleeping on your stomach may also cause neck problems. When you sleep on your stomach, you have to turn your neck and this causes your neck to twist, putting your spine and head out of alignment-leading to some severe damage. You probably won’t notice this damage after only one night, but the problems will unquestionably become evident over time. One of the biggest neck problems that you certainly don’t want to experience is the so-called herniated disk. This issue appears when the spinal vertebrae shift enough to cause a rupture of the gelatinous disk inside, causing the gel to leak and irritate the nerves. This is very painful and requires professional treatment. With additional information from the internet

Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, MOBILE: 0803 8039182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

IS SECONDARY WOUND CLOSURE NECESSARY? I had an abdominal operation seventeen days ago but the wound has not healed. I have been on dressing for the last one week. Today I was told they will take me to theatre to close the wound? Can’t I continue with the dressing only? I am afraid of entering theatre again. What do I do please? Eucharia ko It is difficult to advise without seeing a patient physically. For your doctor who is most likely the surgeon to advise on taking you back to theatre to close the wound means is it necessary. Secondary wound closure is done when an operation wound site does not heal by first intention and there is wound breakdown. Usually the wound is dressed until the wound is cleaned and granulating. If the wound site is not big or deep then dressing can ensure healing. Big wounda will require secondary wound closure. It may be done in the theatre, minor theatre or for those that are not too big under xylocaine in the side ward. Do not be afraid, it is a minor procedure. This will also reduce the unnecessary waste of long time in dressing and the psychological effect.

DO I NEED AN OPERATION AT FORTY- NINE YEARS? I am forty nine years old with only one child. About ten years ago I was told I have fibroid. I have been avoiding operation since then by taking lots of herbal medications. Initially my menses was heavy but has almost become normal now. I went to the clinic a week ago I was shocked that the doctor still advised me to go for operation. What do I do? Hajara. At forty nine you are close to menopause. In most cases with menopause the fibroid growth is arrested and even decrease in size through atrophy. Are you seeing a Gynaecologist? Is the fibroid still big? You already said menorrhagia has reduced but from your interactions it is still heavy according to the doctor’s assessment then, symptomatic fibroids or huge fibroids are indications for myomectomy despite your age. In case you do not want the operation, you can explore the possibility of medical management. One method is the use of Gonadotrophin releasing hormone analogue. Once monthly injection for about three to four moths but not exceeding six months will create a state of menopause and may actually tilt you to menopause. The fibroids reduction in size could be up to fifty percent while symptoms like menorrhagia will have been ameliorated. The drug is readily available though with current economic situation avoidability could be an Issue with low socioeconomic class.