TAIWO AJAI-LYCETTE The stage guru who speaks deeply yet clearly
Sex List Cool to keep one?
Music, movie review The A-Z of rocking that RED lipstick
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If you have ever come across the veteran actress who is now over 70 years of age, you would know that she isn't slowing down when it comes to her trade, acting. That's why this month, gosh! Decided to bring the delectable, grounded and delightful Taiwo Ajai-Lycett for your view. I'm sure many young people would have wondered at different times, whether or not it is appropriate to keep the list of their sex partners. Find out in this edition of gosh!
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Ah ha! Madonna. She's most young people's music idol. Her agelessness and voice strength over the years has proven her as a worthy living legend that almost everyone wants to know more about. We bring you 25 Things You Don't Know About Madonna. Enjoy. Red is powerful. It announces one's presence and forces even one's enemy to turn in one's direction. Yes, that's what wearing red on your lips can accomplish. Get more tips on how to rock which shade of red soothes your skin tone, and lots more. I believe that you will have fun going through this edition.
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Hair Ways For money, I can change my hairstyle - Tosin Bucknor
Beauty Red Lips The dynamics!
Hook Up Is it normal to keep a Sex List?
My relationship with King Sunny Ade -Taiwo Ajai Lycett Regrowing Your Receding Hairline Music Review Olamide’s Falila Ketan
Around Capmus UNIBEN Laspotech
Brands
Movie Review Tango with me
Travel Malta
Madonna 25 things you didn't know about her! The ďŹ rst class pharmacist graduate
Photo Splash with Mr. President
Lyrics God Win
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My relationship with King Sunny Ade - Taiwo Ajai Lycett
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aiwo Ajai Lycett is an acclaimed international actor born on the 3rd of February 1941. Having contemplated acting as a full-time profession after being spotted at the Royal court Theater London in 1967, she launched into an intensive training programme in singing, dance, voice production and acting technique at the City Literary Institute, the Actors forum, the Dance center and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, all between 1968 and 1974. Since her stage career resumed in 1971 at the Bublin Theatre Festival with her appearance in Conor Cruise O'Brien's Murderous Angels; Taiwo Ajai Lycett also pursued a varied stage and Television Career in the U.K. Some of the world's famous theatres she appeared included the Royal Opera House, Convent Garden; The Hampstead Theatre Club; The Palace Theatre, Westcliffe; The Mercury Theatre, Colchester and the Bristol Old Vic. Enjoy this outpouring interview with her:
How does it feel to be over 70 because you don't look or act it? Thank you. I'm alive. I'm living my life and enjoying living. it would never occur to me that I act differently at over seventy. I was 73 in February and I enjoy being alive and having young people around me.
“My dear young ladies, stand tall. You are of a proud and enduring heritage.�
I'd like to teach our politicians how to talk
Interview You went into acting over forty years ago. Can you say you've really lived your dream? All our lives, everybody wants recognition for what they stand for. I've had this recognition for forty years and that's extraordinary. In Weekend Times in like 43 years ago, I was interviewed when I just came from England enjoying success in some plays I've done. So, I've done well in life and in a career and people have consistently recognize me and that's major for me.
anybody who had a look into something back then were lawyers and so I wanted to read law. I liked that people like Awolowo was a Lawyer who had a commanding presence. And I thought that at post colonialism, we were going to need more lawyers because things were complicated and we were going to unravel so many things. But then, it was decided for me that acting was what I would do and to tell you the truth, if I came back in another life, this is what I'll do again.
Even at over seventy, Tinsel still came for you. How does it feel acting on same set with younger people? It's energizing and fulfilling. It makes me very proud that I'm still relevant in the business and can still work with the team. Working with them makes me learn from them and they learn from me.
So did you go to any acting school as soon as you decide to act? Yes I had to go for training so some people wouldn't look down on me as an unprofessional actress. So I attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, between 1968 and 1974 which is one of the top drama schools. And in fact, I had private tutors who taught me voice training, singing and dancing. I danced at the Royal Opera House. It was huge. I also attended City Literary Institute, the Actors forum and the Dance centre.
But you went into acting by accident. My life is an example of how our lives are already destined. Nothing we do is through our power. We were given gifts to rule our world so I just surrendered. I have no doubt I would be a cracking good lawyer if God had chosen me to do Law. But then, God pushed me into acting. What made you want to study Law in the first place? When we were young and that was during the pre and post colonial eras,
Obviously you started with stage acting. Which was you first play? It was Wole Soyinka's 'The Lion and the Jewel' in 1967. Later I did 'Some Mothers', Do 'ave Them' Again, and as at that time, I was working. They contacted my agent, Alan Jeffery then checked my professional diary and saw that I was qualified.
You were once a journalist too. Didn't you ďŹ nd the profession interesting? Oh yes why not! I enjoyed Journalism as much. My journey into journalism is like my journey into acting. I did voice-overs and modeling for the BBC and write-ups. The late publisher of 'Africa magazine', Chief Ralph Uwechue called me after a stage play and told me to join his team of writers as an Associate Editor. Then, 'Sunday Times' was owned by the Thomas family. That was in 1975. Africa Magazine is an economic, political, and social journal, based in London. That same year, I launched 'African Woman', a political, economic and social magazine for Black and African men and women in the Diaspora. I covered the inaugural Conference of the International Women's Year in Mexico and the then Germany's East Berlin, as a photojournalist, for both Africa magazine and African Woman. Then, I interviewed great personalities like the former British Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan, it was a wonderful experience.
There was a time you didn't want to join Nollywood. That was because I had issues with their standard. There was a time they called me to come over but I didn't want to because their stories are too stereotyped and you can know the end from the beginning. They started with fetish stories where juju and shrines were involved. Also, the love stories are not psychologically balanced. Some of the love stories try to copy their Hollywood counterparts and they don't do it well. They don't spend enough time to research and gather good scripts and the technicalities in their production were just below average. They think it is just about commercialisation. Professionalism is key! When I was on set for 'Some Mothers Do 'ave Them', they provided all the costumes from my head to my toes, including bras and panties. All the costumes were in my hotel room waiting for me. But you are now with Nollywood! Yes, that's because 'Tinsel' is one soap opera I give credit to and they just know how to treat their actors and actresses. It's an international standard soap.
Since you are a Nigerian with a wide range of acting experiences, why didn't you try to impart in Nollywood instead of criticize them back then?
But that's why I'm here now. Yes, I have some problem with those bad producers who don't know their right from their left but then, we have producers and directors like Kunle Afolayan and Tunde Kelani and they are doing excellently well. I personally give credit to those that are trying their best to change things in the Nigerian film industry. That's why I also starred in Tunde Kelani's new film, 'Dazzling Mirage'. These are people who have decided to come up with brilliant ideas over the years. I don't blame this brilliant director, Kunle Afolayan for wanting to relocate to the United States. He has worked so hard to produce wonderful evergreen films, but the Nigerian system and pirates haven't made life easy for him. Sincerely too, I actually wanted to wait to change some irregularities but some years back, robbers came to my house and carted away everything I had. I was devastated and got tired of everything. I had to relocate to the United Kingdom. It was 'Tinsel' that brought me back to Nigeria and I have decided to stay. 'Hear Word' is another very wonderful theatre performance I featured in. I costarred with Joke Silva, Iretiola Doyle, Bimbo Akintola, Omonor Somolu, and Dakore Akande. Mr Rasheed Gbadamosi, the owner of Ragolis water came to watch me. So what's the solution to all the mess in Nollywood? The government of Nigeria should see that art is very important to the world at large. If the United States of America wants to project a particular image about them, they use art. The government
needs to do more by investing in the sector and pushing the art sector to the fore because we have the voice. Personally, what steps are you taking to ensure changes? That's why I now have a foundation which is doing very well at the moment. It's called TAL House Academy where we are training people in acting. I'm getting very good responses. Professor Segun Ojewuyi who recently came back from the U.S. He's been on ground. The aim is to bring people from across the world to take seminars, workshop, master classes for the young people that we have been training. So Prof. ojewuyi is teaching in an American university and knows everybody. He's also a member of the board of our director. I also have prof. Uduka Ochionor the Poet and a Professor in Canada, Professor J.P Clark, Sir Steve Omojafor, and Barr. Mc Anthony Nduka-Eze. We are training
people who will be able to go home and abroad to speak clearly and eloquently. People who use words very beautifully to persuade people and command attention. People who use words to elucidate and illuminate issues. A lot of our politicians just go around mumbling, screaming and shouting. A lot of them don't know how to put their views across. I'd like to be able to grab one or two of them in order to teach them how to inspire people with their words. Is that why you went into motivational speaking, how did you get into it? People call me to come and speak from a long time even abroad. I talk on Nigeria, marriage, health- my favourite is talking to people about how their thinking affect what they do and how they feel. I talk to people on how to receive issues and see things from other people's point of view, and that's what acting has afforded me; the ability to put myself in other people's shoes and not get too apathy and fraught about everything. Incidentally, king Sunny Ade is also an investor, and that's wonderful. Why do you like wearing hats most of the time? Because it's elegant and ďŹ nishes off your dressing, the same reason why I don't wear minis. I think for a woman, it's much more elegant to be covered from head to toe, not for any morality or religion. It's just that it's nice and uid- whether it's a gown or trouser you wear, just to remain and retain the dignity. So I am traditional like that and the way I dress is old fashioned but elegant because the thing with fashion is that it goes up and down and if you are consistent, it will meet you where it left you. What else do you do aside acting and the foundation? I write out my mind all the time as I see my life and exploring it. I have a big place at Ikotun Egbe under rehabilitation for the school- we are going to be making television and ďŹ lm, and I'm hoping to eventually have a television station myself. So I've only just started.
So how have you been fairing since you returned to Nigerian from England? I've never been alone. No big deal. All the people I act with take me and treat me like their mother so I don't feel like I don't have a family. So all these young people take me like their mother and grandmother so, I'm not alone. I'm on Facebook, twitter, name it. I'm also computer literate. So I share life with younger people and see life through their eyes. I left everything over there and came and since then, I've had no reason to regret it. You once said you'd give marriage another try. Are you still willing to do so? I wouldn't say it can never be possible because I'm still alive. After I lost my husband, I could have remarried if I found someone worthy of my attention but things happened differently. So do you still have those young chaps running after you and asking you to marry them? (Laughs). It will surprise you that young men still ďŹ nd me very attractive even at
my age. Some of them even ask me for sex. I am 73years old and I don't understand why they ďŹ nd me sexy enough for them. There was even a 43 year old who was all bent on having my hand in marriage. So why didn't you marry him? (Laughs). Never mind about that. At my age? Looking at Nollywood today, what is your take about producers asking to sleep with girls before giving them roles? Those things have always been in existence during our time- we call them casting couch for those who are desperate to have fame. You know some people are talentless but they see stars and want to be on television too. Even some pay them to have them on their programmes. But the important thing is if the industry has a standard which is to employ only the best, the most talented then, you won't have that. You have to be conďŹ dent about yourself and not think the only thing you have is your body because that's low self esteem and shows you're dumb.
Popular On Air Personality, Tosin Bucknor is a lively soul to be with any day any time. Despite her health condition which breaks her down once in a while, the beauty has her hands in several pies- an excellent OAP, she's into pop and rap music, a writer, poet, wedding planner, actress and a popular face at events. Tosin shares her hair experience with Hair Ways. Read on: You're always on dreadlocks. Were you born with it? No. I wasn't born with dreadlocks. I was born with natural hair like every other child. But as I grew into a lady, several years ago, I decided to make a detour after something I'd call an accident. I braided my hair and noticed something new after I loosened it. I didn't comb it after I took off the braids and I liked the way it looked on me. That's the beginning of the dreads I wear today.
Don't you feel bored wearing same hairstyle all year round? No, I don't feel bored. In fact, I feel great and unique wearing it because it ďŹ ts me a lot. I like it a lot because it spares me the stress of visiting the salon all the time. Apart from that, it's easy to maintain it. The cost of maintaining it is also cheap so, it's no big deal. Maybe you'd cut it off someday My intention is to keep it like this forever. Wearing weave-on and hair extensions don't appeal to me anymore so, it's dreads for life So how do you keep it clean? I don't really do much. All I do is wash and cream Can you change your hairstyle for N1million? Yeah! Who doesn't like money? I will change it if offered such an amount of money What about changing it from black to a loud colour? Yes I can. I can tint it into yellow Really? Yes, that will certainly be the best thing to do to experiment with my hair. I can do anything to it depending on how I feel So what's the craziest thing you've ever done to your hair? I've cut my hair more than twice since I started wearing dreadlocks. Cutting my hair isn't a big deal to me. So, I can cut it anytime I decide to look different.
Red Lips
The dynamics! Red is conďŹ dence. Red is hot. Red is daring! Wearing a red lipstick gives you that boldness and brings out that hidden beauty in you like never before. A woman wearing a red lipstick in the right shade can light up any room, smiling as she walks past because she will be noticed by all. However, that red lipstick can go wrong if you think you can just lay hold f any red lip colour and smash it on. You have to know the right red that ďŹ ts your skin tone to create that irresistible aura. Here are some tips by Fahv to keep you going:
Red Lipstick Color-Match Chart
Any artist knows that before he begins painting his masterpiece he has to prepare his canvas for paint. There is a reason that beauty products professionals are known as “makeup artists”, because they know how to transform and enhance your appearance as creatively and professionally as any artist. So before you paint on your lip color you have to prepare your lips to hold the color without fading, smearing, cracking or clumping. Your lips need to be both smooth and clean. If your lips are a little chapped, start by exfoliating. Here are a few different methods of removing dry, flaky skin from your lips: ·
Use a tiny dab of Vaseline and rub your lips with your toothbrush in a circular motion.
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Wet your fingertip and dip it in the sugar bowl, then scrub your lips with your finger.
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Use your normal facial exfoliator on your lips.
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Buy a lip scrub product from your department store or the Avon lady.
After exfoliating, rinse your lips clean and gently pat them dry.
Primer before Paint Red lipstick tends to “bleed” and spread onto the skin around your mouth unless you take steps to prevent it. You need to use lip liner like paint primer. Your red lipstick will last longer and stay in place better if you define and fill in your lips first with lip liner. It doesn't have to be a red liner (unless it precisely matches your red lipstick) – you can use a clear, “reverse” lip liner to seal the edges and help the lipstick stick.
Now- the Lipstick! It's time to apply your beautiful red lipstick. There a few different application methods
depending on the look you're going for. For a more precise, polished look, instead of just applying the stick directly to your lips use a lip brush to carefully smooth on your color. Another option is to rub it onto your fingertip first and dab gently onto your lips for a more subtle, natural style. The Finishing Touch To give your red lipstick the definition it deserves, you can use a clean lip brush to trace around the outside of your lips with a light dusting of your pressed powder or concealer.
Bonus Tips Choosing to wear red lipstick can really give you fantastic results. It can make you feel gorgeous and empowered, confident and sexy. It can be eye-catching and alluring as well, as long as you remember that such a bold color choice really requires a commitment. The red lips need to take center stage and have just the right accompaniment. These last few tips will help you pull off the look with style. ·
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When you are playing up your lips with red, let them keep the spotlight. Be a little more neutral with your eye-makeup and lay off the blusher.
Don't wear a clashing nail color. Clear nail polish goes best with red lipstick, but if you really want red nails then make sure your polish is a precise color match for your lipstick. Coordinate your outfit to match as well. Black, white, beige, animal print…all are excellent clothing colors that really pop with a touch of the right red, so let your lipstick shade decide your accessory colors and wear a matching red scarf, or carry the same shade of red handbag.
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t is not a mean feast to graduate with a First Class. With a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.80, Hiqmat Abdulahi Odunayo emerged top of her class at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The feat brought glad tidings and rekindled memories of her challenging times in school. Hiqmat beat seven of her colleagues, who finished with distinction, to emerge overall best graduating student. The success story of Hiqmat’s six years academic sojourn, which saw her bagging the B.Pharm degree, started in December, 2009. Thursday, March 19th, 2015 she, with 137 others, was inducted a pharmacist by the officials of the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN). She won the Pfizer Science Prize and other academic prizes for her feat. The 30th induction was held in the institution’s main auditorium; it attracted dignitaries from all walks of life. It was remarkable, because of the eight graduands with distinction, seven were women. On what motivated her, Hiqmat said she was moulded by her environment and peers. “I cannot say that I am more intelligent than my colleagues. I could not have achieved this without them. It was all of them, who were my competitors and also my backbone. In that way, we are all valedictorians to have graduated from the faculty. She added: “This achievement would not have been possible without the help of Allah, and the support of my family and friends. I congratulate my fellow graduating students, and also remind them that our journey has just begun in discovering who we really are. I encourage everyone all to protect the lofty image of this institution as we go into the world to practise the discipline we have been studying.” Addressing graduands, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rahamon Bello, advised the inductees study further, noting that the induction signified another journey and not the end in their profession. He assured that the university would continue to nurture students to attain excellence, adding: “This is a special profession in the society and we see it as our responsibility to produce competent
manpower to uphold its values and ethics of practice.” Prof Bello, represented by his deputy for Academics and Research, Prof Babajide Alo, said the inductees had obligation to be good ambassador of the school when they start to practise. He added: “You will have some responsibilities to play in your profession. Whichever area you may specialise, you must realise that your potentials are limitless.” The Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof Olukemi Odukoya, noted that the vision of pharmacy discipline offerered leadership development, rather than career continuity. She said: “A huge responsibility would be entrusted to you, but the ones ahead are even greater. This is by far most exciting and challenging time for the profession. You will be faced with many obstacles, but from these obstacles come opportunities to write your name in gold. You must ensure that patients receive quality pharmaceutical care, using your clinical skills.” The chairman of the occasion, Mr Ike Onyechi, a pharmacist, urged the graduands to be committed to ethics and determined to make good impact on the lives of the people. He said: “As you are leaving, I want you to be determined. The environment is not easy. The more it becomes tougher, the higher you can go.” Colourful activities marked the occasion. The highpoint was the oath-taking conducted by Mr N.A. Muhammad and presentation of prizes and certificates to the inductees. The ceremony was attended by members of the university Senate and other officials of management. There were PCN officials led by the president, Mr Olumide Akintayo, Dr Adepoju Bello.
Re-growing your receding hairline As much as a receding hairline is not seen as a sign of serious medical problem, showing up with your hairline already falling off can be a big embarrassment. While it isn't easy and often expensive to undergo surgeries to replace those fallen hair, here are some natural and harmless ways to achieve a betterlooking hairline.
mixture, combine 8 tbsp. castor oil and 1 tbsp. lemon essential oil in a small bottle or container and shake or stir to combine. Pour a small amount into your hands and massage the liquid onto the scalp for 2 minutes. Leave the mixture on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water and washing with a mild shampoo. This treatment can be repeated daily unless it bothers your scalp or skin.
Castor Oil and Lemon Essential Oil According to Julie Gabriel, author of "The Green Beauty Guide, a mixture of castor oil and lemon essential oil can be applied to the scalp to help stop hair loss and re-grow hair. To make and use this
Hibiscus Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and Jojoba Oil According to Colleen Kaye Dodt, author of “The Essential Oils Handbook: All the Oils You Will Ever Need for Health, Vitality and WellBeing,” a mixture of hibiscus essential oil, clary sage essential oil, rosemary essential oil and jojoba oil can be applied to the scalp to help stop hair loss and re-grow hair. To make and use this mixture, combine ½ tsp. hibiscus essential oil, ½ tsp. clary sage essential oil, ½ tsp. rosemary essential oil and 10 tsp. jojoba oil in a small bottle and shake vigorously to combine the ingredients. Pour a small amount of the mixture into your hands and gently massage it into the scalp for 1 to 2 minutes.
Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water and washing with a gentle shampoo. Fresh Avocado, Coconut Milk and Lime Juice According to Melanie A. Sachs, author of “Ayurvedic Beauty Care,” a mixture of fresh avocado, coconut milk and fresh lime juice can help to stop a receding hair line and begin to grow new
hair. To make this mixture, combine ½ half peeled avocado, 4 tbsp. coconut milk and 2 tbsp. lime juice in a food processor or blender and puree on high speed for 15 seconds. Gently massage the mixture onto the scalp and leave it on for 30 minutes with a towel around your shoulders to stop the mixture from dripping on your clothes. Rinse your hair with cool, clean water and wash with a mild shampoo.
Is it normal to keep a sex list?
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started my sex list when I graduated from secondary school. Until then, it had never occurred to me to keep a list written down somewhere. But when my soon-to-be girlfriend asked me how many sexual partners I'd had and I responded that I wasn't exactly sure off the top of my head, she wasn't satisfied. More like mortified, actually. She immediately thought that my ignorance was a lie and that I was some sort of accomplished Lothario. (I wasn't. Our stats were in the same ballpark.) She demanded to know precisely how many women had come (or, more accurately, not come) before her, so I obliged. It was one of the more bizarre things I've done—making a list of former sexual partners to placate a current one—but we had a strange relationship. It didn't work out. I don't want to talk about it. I kept the list going after we broke up, and right now it's locked away in a folder in my Evernote diary titled “Our ways.”
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Nostalgia:
Sometimes, guys especially, like to keep sex list to remember the good ole' times. To them, it feels nice to know that they won't forget about any of the women who were 'kind' enough to have sex with them. But, it's safer to stay off sex until you are ready for greater responsibility as an adulthave your own home and raise kids. 2. Confidence boosts: Sometimes, your ex-sex mates can get a boost by looking back and being like, “Whoa! That girl actually slept with me!”. However, that's the most wrong way to boost your confidence. 3. Analysis: It could be a way of helping ex-sex partners see how they've matured through the years and how they've learned what to do and not do both sexually and relationship-wise.
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4. Safety: If one contracts an STD, one might have to track down where one got it and let other partners know. Yet, whatever you do regarding sex
and relationships, you should spend a decent amount of time wondering whether or not your practices are normal, common or damaging to yourself esteem and health. That's the more reason sex should be special to you and it should matter who you give it to.
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his is Olamide's first video in 2015. 'Falila Ketan' is another single off his recently dropped album, 'Street
O.T'. The video directed by Unlimited L.A, features appearances from YBNL crew, with few eye-offending shots here and there- typical of Olamide's street style. Trust him to always infuse some sort of comedy in his videos, the indigenous rapper featured popular actress, Eniola Badmus and duo group, Skuki in the 4:26 secs video. The video opens this unusual beat, not the kind of Olamide's typical beat which is
very good, good to be known as a versatile act. We all know he likes the party scene stuff a lot so, it's no surprise this video was also shot in such manner. So this girl called Falila enters the club where Olamide and his crew were partying and all eyes were on her- good sensual move by her anyway. She definitely got the guys coming after her. Mind you, this video definitely falls under PG owing to Olamide's uncensored use of words like “I want to fisi, I want to de be”- all suggesting urge for sexual intercourse.
And that part where he raises the girl's already skimpy skirt, revealing her pant is so gross! Sadly, Olamide is some sort of role model to loads of young people and to see him say and do some stuff in his video, is very alarming! This video is just too raw. Good lighting enough for a club scene. Beautiful girls and guys. The costumes are also on point and related to such club scene. Of course, he featured big and beautiful actress, Eniola Badmus and her body language is so dope. And that girl twerking- too explicit! I'm sure she didn't have any pant on. Olamide why? I mean, we don't like the fact that he reduces the female folks to mere toys in most of his videos. You need to see how he and his crew kept fondling with the girls' bodies. Another sad thing is that most of those guys and girls he featured in this video, if they are not teenagers, will be in their 20s. Parents, better go check out those bad stuff your kids were up to here! That aside, for this kind of song which is
a raga, we expected to hear the bass sound coming harder than it did. The strong bass beat would have further brought out the beauty of the song. It's deďŹ nitely not a hit song but, it would have been if a good choreography meets a stronger raga beat like I earlier said. Good use of props too- the cups and bottles. Published on March 2, the video already had 159,972 views on Youtube as at press timeprogress there. This shows Olamide's fans are just like him, very much loyal and will still gobble down whatever he gives no matter what! Overall, I score him 6/10.
UNIBEN holds carnival in grand style
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resident of the Students Union Government of the University of Benin, IďŹ dion Ikhide recently organised the biggest carnival ceremony at the Hall 2 Car Park of the University.
Despite its short notice, students trooped out from both campuses to catch a glimpse and be part of the excitement. The carnival which was colourful had students dressed in various attires ranging from traditional, Africana, European and Italian. The event was chaired by the institution's Vice Chancellor, Prof Faraday Orumwense. In his welcome address, Orumwense commended the SUG for putting up a well organised programme as this will in a way promote peace and unity in the community. He said: This year's event would go a long way in the history of the university as the largest social gathering targeted at harnessing the creativity of UNIBEN students as we at the management level will make sure that the event is sustainedâ€?. The Student Union President, Comrade IďŹ dion, on his part disclosed that the carnival was majorly to create a forum for all students to meet themselves and build friendship across faculties, stressing that the event would prove the saying that UNIBEN is UNIBEST and her students are good in all areas of life. He commended the students for their turnout.
Meet the first class pharmacist graduate It is not a mean feast to graduate with a First Class. With a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.80, Hiqmat Abdulahi Odunayo emerged top of her class at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The feat brought glad tidings and rekindled memories of her challenging times in school. Hiqmat beat seven of her colleagues, who finished with distinction, to emerge overall best graduating student. The success story of Hiqmat's six years academic sojourn, which saw her bagging the B.Pharm degree, started in December, 2009. th Thursday, March 19 , 2015 she, with 137 others, was inducted a pharmacist by the officials of the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN). She won the Pfizer Science Prize and other academic prizes for her feat.
intelligent than my colleagues. I could not have achieved this without them. It was all of them, who were my competitors and also my backbone. In that way, we are all valedictorians to have graduated from the faculty. She added: “This achievement would not have been possible without the help of Allah, and the support of my family and friends. I congratulate my fellow graduating students, and also remind them that our journey has just begun in discovering who we really are. I encourage everyone all to protect the lofty image of this institution as we go into the world to practise the discipline we have been studying.” Addressing graduands, the ViceChancellor, Prof Rahamon Bello, advised the inductees study further, noting that the induction signified another journey and not the end in their profession.
The 30th induction was held in the institution's main auditorium; it attracted dignitaries from all walks of life. It was remarkable, because of the eight graduands with distinction, seven were women.
He assured that the university would continue to nurture students to attain excellence, adding: “This is a special profession in the society and we see it as our responsibility to produce competent manpower to uphold its values and ethics of practice.” Prof Bello,
On what motivated her, Hiqmat said she was moulded by her environment and peers. “I cannot say that I am more
represented by his deputy for Academics and Research, Prof Babajide Alo, said the inductees had obligation to be good
ambassador of the school when they start to practise. He added: “You will have some responsibilities to play in your profession. Whichever area you may specialise, you must realise that your potentials are limitless.” The Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof Olukemi Odukoya, noted that the vision of pharmacy discipline offerered leadership development, rather than career continuity. She said: “A huge responsibility would be entrusted to you, but the ones ahead are even greater. This is by far most exciting and challenging time for the profession. You will be faced with many obstacles, but from these obstacles come opportunities to write your name in gold. You must ensure that patients receive quality pharmaceutical care, using your
clinical skills.” The chairman of the occasion, Mr Ike Onyechi, a pharmacist, urged the graduands to be committed to ethics and determined to make good impact on the lives of the people. He said: “As you are leaving, I want you to be determined. The environment is not easy. The more it becomes tougher, the higher you can go.” Colourful activities marked the occasion. The highpoint was the oath-taking conducted by Mr N.A. Muhammad and presentation of prizes and certificates to the inductees. The ceremony was attended by members of the university Senate and other officials of management. There were PCN officials led by the president, Mr Olumide Akintayo, Dr Adepoju Bello.
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s part of plan to builds a science centre for the Ikorodu campus of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), the management of the institution has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG). The MOU is for the building of Late Professor Anthony Adegbola Science Centre on the Ikorodu campus, the Rector of the institution, Dr. Abdulazeez Abioye Lawal, who signed on behalf of the managementdisclosed to reporters. However, Lawal said further that the State Government has ofďŹ cially allocated three-hectares of land to the group. According to the Chairman of IDRDG,
Professor Adebayo Ninalowo, who spoke on behalf of the group, thanked the management of polytechnic for the collaboration which will contribute immensely to the academic development for not only to the institution but also to the neighbouring community and the nation at large. Ninalowo explained that the planned science centre is to honour Late Professor Adegbola, considering hiscontributions to the development of science and technology in the country. "His good works cannot be swept under the carpet, hence, there is a need to encourage new generations to embrace Science and also make maximum impact." Ninalowo said.
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hen your greatest happiness in a short while turned to your biggest nightmare, what do you
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Every woman's dream is to lose her virginity to the one she loves on her wedding night but this was different for Lola (Genevieve Nnaji) who got raped on her wedding night by an armed robber. That night of endless tears became the beginning of disagreement, pain, sorrow, sadness, cheat and heartbreak. Lola finds it difficult to have sex with her husband due to her wounded emotional mind which starts to cripple her destiny and marriage. She and her husband become victims of their own overconfidence, leaving them feeling in secured, rejected, experiencing self doubt and having negative feelings about themselves. Lola is a Yoruba girl who falls in love with an Igbo man, Uzor Dike (Benjamin Joseph). Her parents are not in support of their courtship but they eventually got married due to the love they proclaim to have for each other. Lola is left to carry her cross on her own after facing the greatest challenge of her life making her the shadow of herself. Even when everything seems to be crumbling down for these two, not even the help of their psychologist seems to be making things better for the both of them but they come to realize how love over lasts all
tribulations. They decide to make their marriage work and fix loosened parts of their marriage, leaving their past behind them and living in the future. It takes two to tango. Shot on celluloid, Tango with me is not just a regular Nollywood movie; unlike other movie, it is absolutely realistic and able to carry its audience along right from the beginning to the climax. It is also important to note that the movie was nominated for 5 awards at the 7th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Mahmood Ali-Balogun's Tango with me parades the brightest and biggest of the film industry which includes Genevieve Nnaji, Joseph Benjamin, Tina Mba, Ahmed Yerima, Joke Silva, Bimbo Manuel, Bimbo Akintola, Kate Henshaw, and Sade Alder-Hayes. The movie deployed the use of imaginative filming language in his expression of ideas from the several camera tricks, lightning, costumes, great dialogue and proper props. In all, Tango with Me which is in memory of late pastor Bimbo Odukoya holds lofty the light that the movie was shot to make a difference in Nollywood. Filmmaking in Nigeria has been offered a new grand niche with the global appeal of Tango with Me. In times of cinematic effects and use of standard equipment, it's a 9\10.
Initial release: 2010 Running Time: 110 minutes Screenplay: Femi Kayode Director: Mahmood Ali-Balogun Budget: N100Million
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alta is a Southern European island country comprising an archipelago of a few islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It lies 80 km (50 mi) south of Sicily, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The country covers just over 316 km2 (122 sq mi), with a population of around 450,000, making it one of the world's smallest and most densely populated countries. The capital of Malta is Valletta, which at 0.8 km, is the smallest national capital in the European
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Union Malta has two ofďŹ cial languages: Maltese and English. Malta's location has historically given it great strategic importance as a naval base, and a succession of powers, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Habsburg Spain, Knights of St. John, French and British, have ruled the islands. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a republic in 1974. Malta was admitted to the United Nations in 1964 and to the
European Union in 2004; in 2008, it became part of the eurozone. Malta has a long Christian legacy and its Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Malta is sometimes traditionally claimed to be an Apostolic see because, according to the Acts of the Apostles,[13] Paul the Apostle was shipwrecked on Malta. Catholicism is the official religion in Malta. Malta is a popular tourist destination with its warm climate, numerous recreational areas, and architectural and historical monuments, including nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum,[17] Valletta,[18] and seven Megalithic Temples, which are some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world. Points of interest Comino is an island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring 3.5 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi) in area. Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four residents. One priest and one policeman commute from the nearby island of Gozo, to render their services to the local population and summertime visitors. Today, Comino is a bird sanctuary and nature reserve.
Administratively it is part of the municipality of Għajnsielem, in southeastern Gozo. The Valletta Waterfront, also known as Pinto Wharf, is a baroque wharf in Floriana, Malta.[1] The buildings were originally stores and warehouses built in the 18th century. The area now plays a role in Malta's cruise liner business, and it also contains a concentration of bars, retail outlets and restaurants. It was also a venue for several concerts and events, such as the Malta Jazz Festival, the Malta Fireworks Festival and the Perfect Wedding Fair. Sliema is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. TasSliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several quality hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing village on the peninsula across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta. Now Sliema and the coastline up to neighbouring St. Julian's constitutes Malta's main coastal resort; as a result, Sliema has been ringed with modern apartment blocks and become engorged with traffic in recent decades causing protest from the Sliema Residents Association.
Diaspora
My all-time favorite Madonna song is “Bitch I'm Madonna” — naturally. And my least favorite is “Material Girl.” I never want to hear it again! My favorite city is Rome. I's so beautiful. The light is soothing and calming to me, and the architecture is splendid and the food is incredible. I totally love it. I can't stand mushrooms. Or escargot. Yuck! It's like snot. Expensive snot. The person I idolize most is Paul Farmer. He's a doctor and activist who rebuilt the health-care system in Haiti even before the 2010 earthquake. He's done the same in Rwanda.
The last time I went grocery shopping was a year ago. I miss absolutely nothing about growing up in Michigan. Nothing at all. The person I most want to meet is President Obama. When the heck am I going to meet him? He just needs to invite me to the White House already. He probably thinks I'm too shocking to be there. I'm serious. If I was a little bit more demure…or if I was just married to Jay Z. Hey, if Jay would only take me as his second wife, then I'd score an invitation. The one thing I'd never be caught dead wearing is a fur bikini.
My happiest moments were when my children [Lourdes, 18, Rocco, 14, David, 9, and Mercy, 9] were born and when I got married both times [to Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie]. My favorite part of my body is my eyes. My least is my dancer's feet. They are pretty disgusting. I have found marriages don't last if you share bathrooms. The best thing about being single is there's no one to throw out of the bathroom when I want privacy. The thing I miss least about marriage is being called “the wife.” The worst. My most fattening indulgence is either pizza or french fries. Or potato chips, actually. Love them all. The last time I was starstruck was when [French actor] Alain Delon called me while I was in Copenhagen during my last tour. I was trying to get him to do an onstage cameo during a small show
in Paris. I was shaking because I love him so much! I never met the dude and only knew him from movies. He was my ridiculous teenage crush. I don't really watch TV. I only like two shows — True Detective and an Irish series called The Fall - and I'm not embarrassed about them. Many people say, “The Fall with Jamie Dornan,” but I say, “The Fall with Gillian Anderson.” She's so good. The lifelong ambition I still want to fulfill is to go on a dream date with Drake — and only kiss him. The most embarrassing moment of my life was falling off stage — let me rephrase that, being choked off the stage by two little Japanese girls — at the 2015 Brit Awards. Extremely embarrassing!
research, investigating or asking questions and just assuming something. Oh, that drives me bonkers. I also can't stand when I'm talking to someone and they're texting. My kids will do it! It drives me up the wall. I always put my hand on their phones and ruin whatever they're doing. I can't say what my worst date was, but there have been many. I'm a woman of the world, baby. One nonnegotiable attribute in a lover: He must not ever want to be away from me for more than two weeks at a time. I have major claustrophobia. I don't like being stuck in small, enclosed spaces or in crowds. They freak me out. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen was my daughter [Lourdes] playing the ukulele and singing “La Vie en Rose” for me. My secret beauty ritual is to put ice on my eyes every morning. Ice, ice baby. Speaking of, if I were trapped on a desert island with either [ex-boyfriend] Vanilla Ice or Dennis Rodman, I would pick Dennis. He has a better sense of humor. Plus, he could always wear my clothes. The quality I most loathe in people is making assumptions. Not doing
My ideal day off is spent lying in bed all day — sleeping for a few hours, then waking up and watching old movies, like my favorite, Breathless. I eat in bed, have my children come hang out with me, and then I fall back asleep. I never leave the bedroom. My favorite memories of Michael Jackson were getting him to let down his guard. He was so shy. The time I succeeded most was after I got him drunk at the Ivy in Beverly Hills. I was driving my Mercedes and dared him to throw his sunglasses out the window. We couldn't stop laughing. Courtesy: Us Weekly
Brands Verve International signs deal with Oluchi Olandi
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erve International recently signed a mouth-watering deal with Nigerian super model, Oluchi Oralndi. Born Oluchi Onweagba, the super model who has graced the covers of various top international fashion magazines is currently the host and head judge of Africa's next top model and is married with 2 sons to Italian fashion designer, Luca Orlandi. This is not Oluchi's first deal in recent times; in 2013 Oluchi was named ambassador for Gentle Touch alongside former Miss World, Agbani Darego. An excited Oluchi has this to say about her new deal: “Africans have a lot to offer the world. The continent is riddled with brilliant minds, and a very rich culture. I'm excited to be a part of this because I believe in Africa and I'm proud to be African, just like my Verve card”. Just like Verve, the 35 years old Oluchi who grew up in the suburbs of Lagos is a perfect example of a truly inspiring African success story and represents the needs and aspirations of all Africans.
launches on Jumia
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that fulfils our promise of delivering the best of stylish design, combined with the latest technology and fantastic quality at amazing prices,” he said.
The company has also collaborated with Jumia, a top-tier online shopping platform, to further build the Wiko brand and deepen its penetration. The partnership, which officially kicks off on Monday, March 16th is strategically set to complement the launch of the new device which will be a key feature on the online store's website alongside earlier models.
The new Wiko Getaway is a premium smartphone designed with features that offer users unique viewing experience with its 5.0 inch LCD screen. It runs on Android KitKat with 1.3GHz Quad core, has an excellent 13MP auto flash rear camera and 5MP front camera with a 16GB in-built memory which gives users the luxury to install more apps and save content.
he Wiko 'Getaway' has been unveiled as the latest addition to the extensive Android smartphone line-up in the market by Europe's fastest growing mobile phone brand, Wiko.
Country Sales Manager for Wiko, Mr. John Peters, stated that Wiko is committed to consistently offering varieties, freedom and quality to everyone in Nigeria. “The Getaway is stylishly crafted to feel amazing in the hand – the combination of the stylish aluminum bezel with the soft touch back. It is a smart device that offers you freedom to enjoy communication and exciting interaction on various social media platforms. Wiko is positioning the Getaway as a device which is the best of both worlds i.e. 'Style and Performance you will be proud to show off.' The Getaway is the latest Wiko smartphone
Speaking on the partnership between Wiko and Jumia, Channel Marketing Manager, Wiko, Mr. Adebayo Adams said the robust relationship between Wiko and Jumia was achievable due to the clear focus of both parties in terms of objectives and target audience. Wiko has a projection of 10% volume market share in the first business year in Nigeria. Wiko Getaway is now on Jumia online as well as other key mobile phones retail outlets in Nigeria.
DSTV rewards loyal customers
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our lucky winners who emerged from the recently held Quickteller/DSTV promo, have been rewarded by cable channel, DSTV. Ayeni Sunday, a construction worker, Adetokumbo Denloye, a Professor at the University of Lagos, Babatunde Adewojo, an ICT professional and Bamidele Michael emerged as the winners, going home with DSTV Explora decoders and Samsung LED TVs. The one-week long promo ran from the 1st to the 6th of February 2015 and had broad participation from over 8,000 consumers. Babatunde Adewojo, an ICT professional who was highly elated when told he had won had this to say:
“I'm thrilled to be among the selected winners today. I must confess, I have never really won anything in my life when it comes to promos, so this is a new experience for me.” “Quickteller has covered everything for me for now as far as bill payment is concerned and I see myself paying staff salaries for my new business in the future with this platform.” Babatunde added. In December 2014, Mr. Arinze Ajasigwe, a businessman in Surulere, Lagos got rewarded for using Quickteller with a 55inch smart TV , now Ayeni Sunday, Adetokumbo Denloye, Babatunde Adewojo and Michael Bamidele have also been rewarded for using the platform.
Brands
MTN assists 10 customers achieve their New Year Resolutions
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n a rare demonstration of commitment and innovation, MTN Nigeria has partnered with 10 lucky customers to enable them accomplish their New Year resolutions that were made using the My 2015 BetterMe app. Primed as the go-to app for selfimprovement within the Nigerian mobile space, the MTN My2015 Application enables customers achieve more by providing access to information around healthy lifestyles, self-improvement programmes, education, public holidays, prophesies for the year and security, amongst others. Using the 2015 Resolution feature on the app, MTN subscribers were encouraged at the beginning of the year to upload their 2015 resolutions. As a reward for their efforts at being better, this partnership will see MTN assist 10 customers to achieve their 2015 Resolutions uploaded on the My2015 App, ranging from weight loss, financial guidance, professional certification, entrepreneurial training, amongst other life enriching opportunities. Speaking at the presentation of winners of the initiative, Bayo Adekanmbi, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, expressed the company's willingness to demonstrate its values while keeping its promises to exceed customers' expectations and set bench marks in helping them become better people. According to Adekanmbi, “we are celebrating people that we would call the better me generation. People who have left the ordinary and have used the power of the internet to redefine who they are. People who have
codified their aspirations through MTN and are willing to go the extra mile to become better”. Continuing, he said, “We are happy that some people took the challenge seriously and trusted MTN as a partner in their quest to become better. This explains why we have gone the extra mile of picking people randomly whose resolution mean a lot to us and can provide inspiration to other people, partnered with them and make their resolutions become reality.” Furthermore, Adekanmbi urged Nigerians to view the issue of resolutions as not just a January affair but as an everyday commitment to becoming better in all spheres of endeavour while assuring Nigerians of MTN's commitment to partnering with and helping them to bring their plans to fruition. One of the winners, Amarachi Ahaneku, a young entrepreneur who lives in Osogbo had made a resolution to expand her food packaging business and attend relevant courses that would help sharpen her skills. To benefit from the life enriching propositions on the My2015 App, text 2015 to 131 to download the App for free.
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he Showbiz Interactive with Mr. President held last Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Convention Ground of Eko Hotel with loads of side attractions, important faces, and of course, music and comedy. The day wouldn't have been complete without the presence of Nollywood stars, music gurus, ace comedians and of course, political juggernauts who graced the interactive session with President Jonathan. The gathering also stood as an avenue of endorsing Jonathan for another term in ofďŹ ce. Faces like King Sunny Ade, D'banj, Kcee, Raskimono, Oritz Wiliki, Righteous Man, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Sammy Okposo, Mr Songz, Timi Dakolo, American R&B/Soul singer, Ruben Studdard, Oritsefemi, Duncan Mighty, RMD, Mamuze Twins, Aneke Twins, Mike Ezerunoye, Ngozi Ezeonu, Rachael Oniga, Bob Manuel, Kenneth Okonkwo, Fred Amata, Grace Amah, Doris Simeon, Liz Benson, Ebube Nwagbo, Alex Osifo, Chief Zebudiah, Patience Ozokwo, ,Monalisa Chinda, Toyin Aimakhu and her husband, Johnson, Yule Edochie, Sammy Okposo, Wajem Nikky Laoye, Gordons, Funny Bones, Damola And Shakul, Jimi Agbaje, Obanikoro, Onyeka Onwenu, Ex-governor, Gbenga Daniel, Ex Super Eagles' player, Okocha, Governor Akpabio- the list is endless, trooped in ensure Jonathan of victory during the next election.
Artiste: Korede Bello Song Title: GOD WIN INTRO: Marvin Hey-hey Hey-hey Korede-bello Don-jazzy again oh Omo lo'pe Mega super star oh Oh-na-na VERSE 1: I don get alert (Godwin) And I don pay ma rent (Godwin) Dem be won fall ma hand but (Godwin) Dem be won kill ma joy but (Godwin) CHORUS: I say anything dem do na (Godwin oh, na Godwin oh, na Godwin Oh) Anything dem do na (Godwin oh, na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh) VERSE 2: I don change ma name to (Godwin) And omo I don buy motor (Godwin) Dem say my market no go sell but (Godwin) And dem be say I no go blow but (Godwin) them my brother Make them try their luck my (God go win oh, my God go win oh, my Lord go win oh) Anything dem do na (Godwin oh, Na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh) VERSE 3: As you don pass exam na (Godwin) And dem be say you no go pass But (Godwin) You wake up see
today las'un Na (Godwin) Robbers dey rub, dem no see you Brother (Godwin) dem no see you My sister, oya * CHORUS: Na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh Anything dem do na Godwin oh, Na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh VERSE 4: As na your wedding day na (Godwin) And e don tey wey you dey ďŹ nd But (Godwin) See we go pop champagne today (Godwin) We go dance, dance, dance cos (Godwin) elelele anything you win na (Godwin) And if you win election my brother (Godwin) Like if you win the contract my Friend na (Godwin) And if you check the countdown My brother (Godwin) And if your market celelele na (Godwin oh, na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh) Anything dem do na (Godwin oh, na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh) Why you no go dance na (Godwin Oh, na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh) Anything dem do na (Godwin oh, Na Godwin oh, na Godwin oh) INSTRUMENTS (Godwin)
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