May Issue - 2013
Bathday bash For twins Hassan & Hussaina
Looking Forward to London Fashion Week Mens - June 2013 What was LFW ss13 Up to?
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Oprah Wimprey
Eden Solomon
On Education In Africa
Brides of Culture 2013
Islamic Fashion Festival
london Garments Expo
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Contents HEALTH & RELAXATION ON PAGES 30&31
London Garments Page 33
London Fashion Week Pages 18/19
lfw Mens-Jun Pages 22/23
Pagakcuk On knife crime Pages12/13
EuroVision Contest 201
Felicities Presentations
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Probably her last settling profession, The Face, is definitely here to stay. Naomi Campbell launched the new TV reality fashion show named The Face,early this year and has impressed almost everyone who watched it.
The show was aired on Oxygen Television accessible to everyone worldwide. Reactions from her fans were positive, with lots of messages of encouragement on it’s success so far. For Naomi, it is just the beginning of a new carrier
But for the fans, it is long overdue judging from the successful carrier she in modelling she achieved over the years.
African Culture & Tradition Naomi Campbell Jacki Appiah-Actress African Bridal Show In the Beginning - 40/41 Britain Got Talent - 42/43
European Culture & Tradition
Islamic Fashion Festival Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Dlamini Zuma African Unions Secretary Gen.
Angelina Jolie Celebrity UN Ambassador
Dlamini Zuma AU Sec. Gen. Gradually, the history, statistics, perception and of course, the of women is beginning to get established in Africa. For the very first time, a woman has been elected almost unanimously, to head the African Union - an institution that failed to live up to it’s expectations since it’s creation. Dlamini Zuma of South Africa, is the African Union Secretary General carrying a heavy load on her head. She is heading an organisation that has more challenges than any other one of it’s kind in the world. Well, perhaps one might exclude the Arab League, an Arab regional body with many of it’s member states in crisis. But then, the African Union has more share of the Problems and crisis of the Arabs as many Arab countries are a part of African Union as well. Can a woman - Dlamini Zuma dare to tread where angels fear to tread? This is the question that many are asking and time will tell. Addressing the economic and crisis in Africa, seems to be her priority and headache from all indications as they are the most pressing African problems at the moment. Well, there are indications that where a man fails, a woman can successfully deliver. We saw that in Liberia. But let us wait and see as we write again in the next issue.
Angie is one example of celebrity women in showbiz that have found passion in helping to improve the quality of the poor and less privileged worldwide, especially in the developing and underdeveloped nations. She is one of the examples of women revolution who show example to others on the importance of charitable works. She was at the World Economic Council early 2013 to give more encouragement to richer nations to contribute more resources to aid the less privileged. As an adoptee of 2 African and Asian children, Angie has already proved herself as a true Godly person.
Brides of Culture 2013
Brides of Culture is an event that showcases the A - Z of modern wedding. Wedding planners, wedding dress designers and marketers, cake makers, make up artists and hair stylists, wedding DJ’s and a host of them, were all in attendace at this years event. The Hilton Canary Wharf, London, was the place for this year 2013 event. It was well attended by people from different walks of life including brides and grooms to be, who were looking for any deal to grab as they prepare to tie the knot.
Brides of Culture
Brides of Culture has yet again come up with another wedding event that succeded in taking promoting wedding related businesses as it also and add glamour to the one of the oldest human practices.
One of the attractive Wedding Dresses showcased at the 2013 Brides of Culture
Project Embrace Project Embrace iwas formed to challenge the narrow perception of beautiful Black Hair and encourage women and girls to embrace their own hair and beauty. We aim to help women and girls of African descent especially, recognise and reject the harmful messages about their natural hair texture and what it means to have beautiful hair. Project Embrace is not a profit-making organisation and our main mission is to take advert space on billboards in major cities around the world, stating with London in order to take back beauty for women and girls and establish the fact that afro textured hair is beautiful too. Project Embrace : the look of love event is part of our activities to raise some funds for the billboards.
Project Embrace - an event one cannot afford to miss coming your way this summer. Hey! How much does your hair mean to you? How proud are you about your natural black hair? It’s hair 4real. Date : Saturday 18th June 2013
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People Against Gun & Knife Crime are filming the new version of put down the gunz music video on the 4th may at city hall the gherkin London 10am - 8pm for charity and would like families adults and children to attend and show a united front......
Our goal To help To inspire Bring awareness Increase self worth Rebuild the family structure To offer guidance To offer direction and solutions
How Through life coaching Events Talks Youth centres Music film photography Empowering youths Education Rewards Linking with other organisations Working in unity and the grace of god It is all about a London personality who deserved being talked about especially on his stance on one of UK’s menace - The Gun & Knife Crime. A performing Artist and actor, Desire has a passion for peace and love and of course by nature, he is such an outgoing personality, which makes him stand out whenever he is around. Gun and knife crimes by youths defied all efforts to bring it to an end, but through struggles such as the one undertaken by Pagakc, under the leadership of award-winning Desire McNeish, the situation is improving. He has used every medium available, from Music to movie in order to send the good message across to the more vulnerable young men and women in the UK. Pagakc deserves every support from all, which is while you should like the and support the page on facebook http://m.facebook.com/groups/129191325396 Youtube - www.youtube.com/pagakcuk
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Felicities Presentation @lfw
Celebrities prepare for the Felicities presentation at the Somerset House in London
Felicities presentation is one of the most attracting events at the London Fashion Week. The presentation sees a number of high class high quality designers showcasing in a little more spectacular way than the catwalk show in the main show space. The presentation provides the opportunity to have a more cocktail friendly atmosphere with interactions between the media, buyers and exhibitors. It is fair to say that it is a more modernised way of showcasing.
Doing business at the London Fashion Week Exhibition has always been main target of the event. British Fashion Council sponsored exhibitions are all over the place. The BFC sponsored talented upcoming designers who have got something to show for the never saturated fashion market.
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Looking Forward to LFW Mens - 16-18 06 12
Womens - 13-17 09 13 OVER 60 DESIGNERS CONFIRMED TO PARTICIPATE IN CATWALK SHOWS, PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS NEW FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2014 INCLUDE BURBERRY PRORSUM, RAG & BONE, GIEVES & HAWKES, JIMMY CHOO AND PRINGLE ALL SHOWING MAINLINE MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS IN LONDON SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE AT WWW.LONDONCOLLECTI ONS.CO.UK/MEN AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION #LCM
With the separation of Mens and Womens London Fashion Week events, in terms of exhibition and catwalk shows, the menswear will now be hosted in June while the Womens will stay as it is in September. The separation started from January when the Menswear came a few weeks before the Womens. It was about the most major change this year by he British Fashion Council. The separation of the 2 was for convenience and to address the heavy load of catwalk shows as well as the exhibition.
London Collections: Men is set to be the strongest showcase of menswear this summer with over 60 designers confirmed to show in London between 16th – 18th June 2013. The line-up of shows and events sees some of menswear’s most prominent international names showing alongside Britain's renowned heritage designers and rising stars. The schedule was announced by Dylan Jones, Chair of London Collections: Men, at an event held at The British Residence of the HM Consul General in New York, celebrating the strength of the British menswear industry.
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New to show this season is iconic British brand Burberry, moving their menswear show to London after more than ten years of showing in Milan. After supporting London Collections: Men for the past two seasons with in-store events, Burberry will show its mainline menswear collection on Tuesday 18th June. This season also marks the first season for New York based brand rag & bone and luxury accessories brand, Jimmy Choo to show menswear collections in London. Further new additions to the line-up include Paul Smith who will show a presentation and a cocktail reception by BOSS on Monday 17th June. Alexander McQueen, Oliver Spencer, Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll all return to the schedule to show stand out collections in London, whilst Tom Ford, Nicole Farhi and Christopher Kane will hold private appointments for press and buyers.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will host a celebration of London Collections: Men on Tuesday 18th June, highlighting the history and heritage of the menswear industry in London. Luxury brands including Hardy Amies and Gieves & Hawkes will both show standalone presentations alongside catwalk shows from new establishment Savile Row designers including Richard James and E. Tautz. The tailors of Savile Row will host a unique presentation as a collective at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Monday afternoon. London Collections: Men is the essential showcasing platform for the best of London’s emerging talent, as seen through NEWGEN MEN, sponsored by TOPMAN, and MAN initiatives. The MAN show, a joint initiative between TOPMAN and Fashion East which has been pivotal in promoting menswear in London since 2005, will take place on Sunday 16th June, showcasing three
of London’s most cutting edge menswear designers to watch. The Fashion East installations support and promote the seedbed of London’s brightest new talent, and will return to show a highly anticipated presentation on Tuesday 18th June.
For June 2013, the BFC introduce a third show space at Victoria House in addition to the official venues of the Hospital Club and the Old Sorting Office. This move accommodates the growing number of on-schedule designers and provides a flexible space to facilitate the diversity of the menswear shows. This season, The Hospital Club once again forms the central hub for London Collections: Men, providing a growing focus on the exhibitors in Designer Galleries, whilst catwalk shows from designers including J.W. Anderson and Christopher Shannon will take place at The Old Sorting Office.
Alongside the catwalk shows and presentations, events celebrating the British menswear industry will take place, with highlights including the Esquire and Jimmy Choo party; a drinks reception held by Duchamp; a dinner hosted by Jonathan Newhouse and Tommy Hilfiger and a party at Ralph Lauren’s RRL store with Port Magazine. The showcase will close with the GQ dinner, hosted by Dylan Jones and Tracey Emin, and a party by Details Magazine. A full events schedule, digital schedule and consumer events programme will be announced over the coming weeks.
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Eden Solomon Took a giant stride in Africa
A UK based Ethiopian Model took a giant stride into Africa exploring what culture has got to offer. It was such a fantastic experience for the enthusiastic model through the rural, cultural Africa. The beautiful cultures of Kenya and Tanzania have continued to impress. Unique fashion, rich in colour and artistic design, presents Africa as one of the best when it comes to world fashion. Eden Solomon has featured in many fashion shows of international class in the United Kingdom. Her face will be remembered lately in the finalists for the “ Top Model of Colour 2013 �and was one of those few that caught the attention of many people.
Fashion in Africa Eden Solomon poses for a photo with some beautiful Girls in African Attire.
Priyanka Ch Priyaka Chopra is one of the most popular Bollywood actresses that has helped take the Indian movie world to another dimension. Fashion in movies has seen some transformation and thanks to the likes of her. Priyaka is one of those Indian super-models before she took to acting. Pri was once Mss India and went ahead to become Mss World in the year 2000. That win made her very popular and helped in her acting fame. She is an award winner.
hopra Film directing used to be a man’s affair in Bollywood, but not anymore as more and more actresses are taking to film directing and even production. One such is Kareena Kapoor, the daughter of Randhir Kapoor recently married to fellow acor, Raj Ali Khan. Her sister, Karisma Kapoor too, who herself is an indian Bollywood star, is becoming a director. Ashwarya Rai, another undisputed Bollywood queen, is a writer, director and producer. She indicated interest in this a few years back when she slowed down from acting due to family commitments.
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia With various internationally recognised fashion labels, the Islamic Fashion Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was the centre of attraction in fashion catwalk. It was a fashion show that has taken fashion to the next level. Malaysia, boasts of some of the best designers in the world. It is the home of Far Asian Fashion and maintains that position. This is an event one must travel to Malaysia to attend. It is just worth it.
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The Menswear is as spectacular as the Womenswear. The designs are as traditional as they are beautiful and creative. This makes them stand out.
DESIGN OF THE DAY
The decency in the designs are never compromi sed. They remain decent, Islamic compatible and yet modern and elegant. Most of the designs fuse tradition and modernity.
NS AND WOMENSWEAR UNIVERSAL
Seeing is of course believing. Winter is no barrier to elegant looking design wears.
Islamic House of Fashion, the home of fashion that suits a Muslim woman, conforming to all the rules of not only Islamic, but natural decency. The fashion is as Asian/Arabian as it is African. The fashion House is known for quality, elegant designs that stand the test of time.
State of Medical Care Thank you so much for featuring this important cause. As a recording Artist in the public eyes we all have a responsibility to give back and help those in need.Nigeria on my mind.
Accident site by vehicle type. INJURY PARAMETERS: twelve thousand and forty persons were involved in the accidents with 1,292 (10.7%) immediate fatalities. Eighty thousand three hundred and fifty six (69.4%) persons were injured, 1996 (23.9%) of which were seen at the casualty of the four hospitals.
Nigeria also has 2.5 million AIDS orphans, more than any other country in the world. Nigeria’s state healthcare system is one of the worst in the world, and only 20% of those with HIV have access to lifesaving antiretroviral drugs. The rest will develop AIDS and many will die alone, rejected by their families and communities. “On the average, between $20,000 and $40,000 is said to be spent by a traveller on each health trip. Records also show that over $500m is lost annually by Nigeria on account of medical tourism to countries outside Nigeria. Indeed, it has been shown that India earns over $260m from medical tourism from Nigeria alone. It has been projected that this year India will realise between $1bn and $2bn from a medical tourism market worth over $20bn.” My priority is to have MEDICAL MOBILE CLINICS ALL OVER NIGERIA ESPECIALLY ACCESS TO THE VILLAGES. We have become a begging Nation we have natural resources we should be leading and setting the standard. We should have State Of The Art Hospitals all over Nigeria. We should have a health care system like we have here in the UK the NHS. Nobody should die because they cannot afford to be treated because they have no money.
PRE-HOSPITAL CARE
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One hundred and seventy two (8.6%) of the patients were given some form of pre-hospital care by bystanders. Seventeen patients had their wounds irrigated with water, wound coverage by clothing materials was accomplished in 10 patients, and 5 patients had their fractures splinted with wooden bars while 4 patients apiece were given water to drink or food to eat. The rest were brought to the hospital without any form of treatment before arrival at the casualty department of the participating hospitals. TRANSPORTATION
Our people deserve better they are worthy our people are in bondage and a change must come. Without health really we have nothing. WORLD AIDS DAY ........................I campaigned like mad and realized the seriousness how bad things were back home . Everyday our people are messaging ,emailing telling me that they cannot afford to be treated. Simple operations like removing ones appendix if left can lead to death. THIS IS NOT GOOD THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS ARE PEOPLE ARE DYING WE NEED AMBULANCES IN NIGERIA
One hundred and sixty (8.0%) patients were transported to the hospitals in ambulances none of which were manned by trained health workers. Table 2 itemizes how the patients were transported to the hospitals. Doctors, nurses, and other health workers in Nigeria face challenges such as poor pay, lack of facilities, and lack of opportunities to develop professionally. In Nigeria most doctors earn less than the equivalent of £500 a month, which has led to strikes by doctors. Many Nigerian medical students and junior doctors leave the country soon after graduation, largely to developed countries of Europe and North America.
e In Nigeria The Nigerian health care system is poorly developed. No adequate and functional surveillance systems are developed. To achieve success in health care in this modern era, a system well grounded in routine surveillance and medical intelligence as the backbone of the health sector is necessary, besides adequate management couple with strong leadership principles. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS ESPECIALLY IN NIGERIA DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE PHYSICIANS OATH. T SEEMS TO ME THAT THE DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS ESPECIALLY IN NIGERIA DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE PHYSICIANS OATH. The health of my patient will be my first consideration. We need to create a system like the N H S back in Nigeria period too many people dying ................A change must come. Purpose of the Physician's Oath (1948) This oath seems to be a response to the atrocities committed by the physicians in Nazi Germany.[3] Notably, this oath requires the physician to "not use [his or her] medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity."[4] This document was adopted by the World Medical Association only three months before the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) which provides for the security of the person.[3]
Upon a physician's retirement, the "Physician's Oath on Retirement" is being proposed "to address the moral, psychological, social, and cultural responsibilities that a physician assumes when voluntarily relinquishing the responsibilities of active medical practice."[5] [edit]The Physician's Oath At the time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession: I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity; I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due; I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; The health of my patient will be my first consideration; I will respect the secrets which are confided in me; I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession; My colleagues will be my brothers and sisters; I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, gender, politics, socioeconomic standing, or sexual orientation to intervene between my duty and my patient; I will maintain the utmost respect for human life; even under threat, I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity;
Looking Into the June Issue Brace yourselves for a much more exhilerating and smashing June Issue of AfroEuro Magazine. It is our intention to bring to your view, those topics that best entertain and educate you in a more useful way. We are carrying some stuff from the African Bridal Show. More stuff from fashion and entertainment writers, EuroVision 2013 - the song contest, Individual fashion designs from talented designers, More info as we look into London Fashion Week, The Project Embrace event by Lekia Lee, Culture and tourism. All among other things. Fashion, will as usual be at least 70% Enjoy viewing.
Exercise
Aisha It has always been a problem getting women It has n o t in Africa to engage in one form of been an easy task, getting exercise or the other. Many think that women to exercise for the exercise and sports is to do with elites or sake of healthy living other than for educated women only. Informally educated professional sports. On most occasions, women in many parts of Africa, especially in the women take to exercises after putting on too rural areas, see exercise as unnecessary to much unwanted and unacceptable weight. But healthy living. But exercise remains the definitely not as a means of regular activity cheapest thing to improve health, control with the aim of staying healthy. cholesterol and have a healthy heart.. In Africa, particularly, unless a woman is into some form of sport as a profession, it is never seen as a necessity of life. Although there are those whose day-today activities amount to exercise on daily basis, and such women differ from those who either sit at home, or work, in which situation their work does not warrant enough exercises required for healthy living.
How often do you relax? How often do you get your head and mind off the hassles and ups and downs of life? Certainly there is much more to life than just work, school, business and other commitments that even go to the extent of taking your mind off food. Relaxation, is one of the most important components of healthy and good living. There is mistake in that assertion. Every part of the body requires a relaxation at certain times of the day. Overwork kills. It eats into one’s brain, mind, soul and body other physical body components, which is the reason why taking regular relaxation helps the body support the soul for a youthful, quality and longlasting life. Yoga, simsaga and even prayers, do get one relaxed. It is not only sitting down watching TV, drinking I a pub or just doing some other tuff that get one relaxed. It is far more than that. The mind and soul must attract one’s attention to get the whole of one relaxed. Sitting quietly and getting rid of thoughts for at least 2 hours a day is about what one needs.
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A television drama series that will be hitting the TV screen soon. The drama series will be on twice a week basis and will change topic every quarter. Although selection of actors/actresses has been completed, there are plans to open up an audition to accommodate more interested and enthusiastic individuals. Details to be announced soon.
London Garments Expo Having attended the last year’s London Garments Expo for the first time, I wondered what I had been missing over the years. The Expo, which showcases all who have got anything to do with garments, fashion designers, fashion retailers including upcoming you are in need of push, models and so on, attracts people from the UK and mainly Asia. The British Textile Industry sees an opportunity here to assist in promoting fashion and business of textile material in aid of the economy. There are exhibition as well as catwalk shows. The spectacular performance at the catwalk shows was beyond imagination. Looking forward to this year’s. One would expect nothing less than perfection.
Africa Cultu &Traditio
Some of the best musical instruments in the world come from Africa. Music of black origin has swept across the globe and can only be played with African instruments whether modified or natural. In Africa today, young musicians have completely destroyed African arts and music. That is to say that the culture is under threat. It might be extinct soon if care is not taken, leaving African with nothing. The amount of culture pollution is just beyond any acceptable proportion.
ure on Above, is a trumpeter (KAKAKI) a traditional Hausa entertainment instrument that requires blowing power to play. It is a culture of one of Africa’s largest ethnic groups, The Hausa. The Hausas are commonly found in northern Nigeria, Niger, Cameroun, Chad, Ghana, Togo and Republic of Benin.
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Cry of a Pollute Music, movies and fashion
The continuous defamation, rape and misrepresentation of true African culture, by the young entertainers in different aspects of entertainment such as music, movies and fashion, spells doom for the continent. Africa is in trouble. It risks having all it’s rich historical values carpet-bombed by those who should be protecting it. Africa’s rich and enviable cultures and traditions, spanning across the entire continent, are under threat unless something is done to save the situation. Africans learnt more of the bad and even surpass those they learnt from, and learn a little of the good ones. African music, natural African music, which
Was intact before the advent of colonisation, now becomes second class. Colonisation, more than anything else, dealt a huge blow to African values and the situation keeps getting worse by the day. OUR MAIN TOPIC FOR TODAY IS; “THE POLLUTED AFRICAN FASHION” Once upon a time, the entire African fashion, from the tip of north Africa, down to the bottom of south Africa, one could boast of saying that it is decent. A fashion of decency if you like. But all that has gone with the winds. There is little or nothing left to be proud of as a pure African fashion.
In the last 2 decades, African fashion suffered it’s worst pollution with modern fashion designers coming up with all sorts of alien designs and calling it African. Majority of such designers either live in the west, or in Africa but with the belief that if they do not pollute and corrupt it, they would not get anywhere with it. They see pure African designs as obsolete in nature. They see African fashion of decency as outdated and if they do not add a modern European touch, it would not sell. In most cases, it is only the fabric, rich in colour that says a little abut Africa. This attitude is very much associated with mental colonisation, or even mental slavery if wouldn’t mind that. The funny and sad part of it is the fact that most of the designs are purely indecent even by European standards. African designers go beyond western designers in
ed Culture Promoting nude designs thinking that they are doing something creative, or progressive. Fashion is culture. Loose it loose your culture. But lack of understanding of the importance maintaining and sustaining standards will one day wipe out even the little traces of true African fashion. Majority of African designers in the west do not make it. One of the reasons why they find it difficult to make it, is the fact that they give the west what it already has and the market is already saturated with the same form of designers. There is nothing new or different for people change to, which definitely is pure African designs. There are many people out there in the form of cultural and fashions tourists worldwide who are looking for something different from what they are used to as modern, and that is natural African fashion.
The Roda Wilson Show To sponsor 2013 Women4Africa Awards
The Rhoda Wilson Show to sponsor Women4Africa Award 2013 It is with great pride that The Rhoda Wilson Show will be sponsoring The Inspirational Woman of The Year award at The 2nd Annual Women4Africa awards taking place in Kensington on May 18th. “We have to support one another no matter how little or how big our own problems are. Thus I am delighted to be supporting Women4Africa and their great cause”- Rhoda Wilson. ‘Women for Africa’ was birthed from a 20 year desire and passion to see women honoured and appreciated in a celebratory way. Everywhere you go in life you see women. Focused, driven, determined, ambitious, resourceful, passionate, talented, inspiring are just some of the characteristics that are embedded in these women. The ‘Women4Africa Awards UK’ will in 2013 seek to honour and reward a number of women of the African Diaspora and from African countries at The Kensington Town Hall in central London. The categories have been carefully picked so as to encompass women in their many different roles. In 2012 Rhoda Wilson was shortlisted in the Media Category of the Women4Africa Awards, an honour which recognised the contribution that Rhoda has made to the world of Television and The Media in the UK. Her mantra of “Inspiring You to Aspire to Life” has been maintained throughout the course of her media career.
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Somebody said I was ugly and I believed them. They said I was so ugly they never included my image in beauty adverts, they never used my image to depict a beautiful woman, they didn't want me to work with the public, my colour, my features, my hair was ugly, although what they said to me was, "you just don't look the part".
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To be completed in the June issue
Britain HasG The judges are set and ready to kick-start the 2013 Britain Has Got Talent, a show that gives individuals to participate and showcase what talent they have got to offer. Men and women from across the United Kingdom, no longer have to go silent wth talents they know they have got. Opportunity is out here for them to show the world that when you have a talent, hen bring it out for people to enjoy, and of course for you to benefit from it. Britain Has Got Talent does not only entertain and produce the winner, single winner that runs away with the price, it builds
Some of the sensational competitors who either carried the day and scaled through easily, those who caught the attention of everyone, or those who were too out of place to be forgotten. The first day was a reminder that this year’s will see a big showdown from the competitors.
Talent African Got
Bridal Show 2013
See more of The event in The June Issue The African Bridal Show is one of the most glamorous wedding fashion shows and exhibition in the United Kingdom. The event attracted people from all walks of life who have passion for wedding related stuff, designers, wedding accessory makers, would-be brides and grooms and of course, those in the fashion business promotion.
Do not miss this in the June Issue.
EuroVision C The contest has got to the semi-final stage with countries such as Moldova, Belarus, Russia, Ireland, Slovania, Austria taking part. The semi-fnals is in 2 stages.
Contest 2013 Malmo - Sweden
Moldova Spectacular Show
EuroVision Song C Malmo - Sweden
Austria Austria has shown some serious commitment to scale through the semi-finals and go ahead to win the contest. One impressive thing about this year’s contest, is the advancement of the standards and of course quality of the music and overall performance. More than ever before, almost everyone is looking like a winner, making judgement even on the part of the voting Europeans, a difficult task.
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Editor’s Digest
Editor’s Digest Iat some point, I decided not to bother to say anything for this edition, but then I suddenly changed my mind. From the first to the last page, AfroEuro magazine contains almost everything it requires to entertain our viewers and fans. It does not concentrate on fashion and entertainment only, tourism, culture and many more, have found their places in the magazine. Although there is a plan to split the magazine into 2, with one concentrating on Fashion entertainment and showbiz related, while the other will have deal with culture and tourism, events and write ups. It will also contain more on business and economy. I will also seize this opportunity to say that the June Issue may be my last as editor. Until then, have a blessed viewing.
Sara Smith
JLS Splits after 5 5 years might be a long time for the group to be together, but for their fans, of course, it is not about time. Why do young and aspiring groups keep splitting? Well there are indications that they are getting somewhat tired of one another rather than just trying to pursue a solo carrier contrary to what they said. JLS, a group that came to limelight through xfactor some 5 years ago, have already left their mark in the music industry. They have grown to be one of the most successful groups in the UK and even beyond. The group, which was mentored by Louise, had a very lucky escape at qualification stage as it was a hotly contested xfactor then.
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“I intend to do much more on education in Africa” that is my passion and my vision, says Oprah Wimprey when asked on her good works in Africa. Oprah has been involved in providing affordable and quality education in Africa for about a decade now. She never get’s tired. The super American actress and TV presenter said that she intends to broaden her support and assistance in educating African children especially in areas where there is more deficiency………….
Excerpts from the interview coming up in our June Issue Watch Out!
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Ben Esiri - The end of a successful Era Forever in the minds of many, veteran Nollywood actor, Ben Esiri who passed on a few months ago. The actor was at the London Olympics in July/August 2012 where he met with many of his fans in London. The ever smiley face was all over the place as his fans trooped to say hi to someone who kept them entertained for decades. RIP.
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How does it Feel to have no One to call you His son and no One to call Daddy It is really one of the saddest things in life for a child to grow up without anyone to call his biological father, and no one to call him/her son /daughter. But it is clearly the culture of “no rule of engagement” to blame. When a culture of marriage is not respected anymore, then all sorts of wrong things will surely happen. Oprah Winfrey says: “I think we are reaching a tipping point and just maybe the time is now. One in three American children grow up without a father…one in three. Consider this – Without a father in his life, a boy is SEVEN times more likely to drop out of school and TWICE as likely to end up in prison. Can you see the connection? The thread that runs through some of the most challenging issues of our time? What’s unquantifiable is the PAIN. If you are a fatherless son, are raising a fatherless son or care about any man who grew up without a father in his life -- I know I am hitting a chord with you. Iyanla Vanzant and I begin the dialogue with an audience of 150 men who grew up without their fathers. It is a two hour special LifeClass.
Iyanla and I will be tweeting and posting LIVE during the airing to stand with all who are moved to connect. Let the healing begin”. Oprah
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WORLD TRAVEL MARKET The importance of tourism in the sustenance of economy at any level, is fast being recognised by many countries in the developing and underdeveloped world. Tourism, which comprises many heavyweights in economy building such as Airlines, Hotels, Travel and many more, is becoming one of the most celebrated in the west. The World Travel Market in London attracts almost everyone that has anything to do with tourism from around the globe. There has been significant increase in the awareness of the importance of tourism as a revenue generator in Africa. Although there are quite a number of countries that have been benefiting from tourism, many more are left behind. They are left behind due to ignorance and lack of serious drive from the governments.
NIGERIA AT THE WTM
TUNISIA AT THE WTM
Nigeria is one of the African countries struggling with it’s tourism industry. The most populous nation in Africa is enjoying oil money. It’s dependence on oil, has made it nearly impossible to make any serious commitment to improving the tourism sector.
Tunisia, just out of the deep waters, is a north African country that ranks high in Tourism it is one of the most attractive tourist destination with a lot to offer. Most of he tourists are french oriented
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There are many countries in Africa and other continents where poverty eats deep into the people, mostly because they do not ave enough resources to generate them income. Investing in tourism does not always require to much money to do. Most countries stay poor for the simple fact that they do not know hat they have got something in the form of culture or environment to make money out of. With doors open, there are always someone out there to bring money in.
MADAGASCAR at WTM
KENYA AT THE WTM
One of the Islands off the coast of Africa, Madagascar is definitely one of the African countries bubbling with almost everything for the tourist to see and enjoy. Madagascar is next to one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations, Mauritius.
Kenya is one of the best tourist destinations in Africa. It is also one of the best in tourism investment. The country attracts many tourists from around the globe with it’s vast wildlife to see.
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Mrs Wassam Wassam & Janet Janet Jackson and her hubby are really enjoying their marriage life to the admiration of most of Janet’s fans and each other’s families. Janet and Wassam got Married about a year ago in a quiet and less extravagant wedding that attracted only their families and very close friends. Janet Jackson, is now a Qatarimerican as she is married to Billionaire Wassam Al Mana from Qatar. Janet is now a proud and practicing Muslim as she converted to the faith a few weeks ago, after undergoing some Islamic education. For her change of faith, Janet did not only convert because she married a Muslim, but it was a long thought idea as her elder brother Jarmaine too has been a Muslim for a long time now and she envies his lifestyle. This marriage is Janet’s third. Her first marriage to fellow singer, James Debarge, was annulled in 1985 which she did at an unexpectedly early age than anyone would have ever imagined. She was too young then. Her second was with a director, dancer and songwriter Rene Elizondo Jr. That marriage ended in 2000. Janet never bothered about hooking up seriously with anyone since then, until now. From all indications, the relationship is here to stay as it was reported that they both love and respect each other.
Looking for a place to see and share diverse European culture, look no further than the famous west central London. You might be a tourist, out there looking for something to see, hear and experience either for your own personal knowledge, or for share with others who may be interested in t. West central London says it all. From the Americas, through Europe, Middle east and Africa to far east, the story of culture s can be written from one single place that gathers them all. The summer is approaching and the birds have already started hovering about to welcome it.
The Scottish blowing power is felt across the globe. The beauty and stinging nature of the Scottish instruments, makes it one of the most prolific background music that has served many movies and other related media.
A Eurotainment event that will surely be featuring on the magazine and on MGTV “Live� come August.
There definitely couldn’t be a better time to visit London than during the famous London Notting Hill Carnival. The historic show of extreme culture, fun and excitement, comes once a year in the month of August. The Carnival attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists, thereby generating revenue to the Kingdom. Businesses both new and old, register reasonable profits. One beautiful thing about the Carnival is the fact that it creates new business that carry on even after the event. It is clear at this point, that it is not only an entertainment event, but a business promoter and sustainer.
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1st Year birthday for twins Hassan and Hussaina in London The first year Birthday of babies Hassan and Hussaina Abdurrahman, children of Mr Abdurrahman and Hauwa Yusuf Funtua of Nigerian Television Authority (Europe), was celebrated in London in grand style. The event was attended by a number of high calibre personalities. There was the presence of His Excellency, the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK, Dr Dalhat Tafida. There were also one of the most popular Bisi Olatilo of Biscon Communications, Alastair Soyode among others.
All the celebrating family, Abdurrahman,father, Hauwa Yusuf Funtua, Mother, Hassan and Hussaina. Some of the guests in the background.
Hauwa Yusuf, Mother of the celebrant twins holding Hussaina who is one.
Mr Abdurrahman, Father of the celebrant twins holding Hassan who is one. His Excellency The Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Dalhat Tafida, delivering a speech at the event.
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