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Abig hello to our readers from us all at ComeToNigeria. What a strange time to be writing this edition's editorial note. The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster lockdown year - exciting, challenging and everything in between. In times of crisis, though, I do know, there is no more vital industry above news dissemination.
Come to Nigeria Magazine from inception believe in presenting the country's nooks and corners in a beautiful way that sells our uniqueness to the outside world. Character is like a tree, and reputation is like its shadow. "The shadow is what we think of it: the tree is the real thing", so counsels the legendary Abraham Lincoln. Indeed, it is when the traits on display do not gel with the dominant force of nature on display that the term 'not in their character' or 'not in our character' come out to play. Nigerians love fashion, and that is why we have gone up North to feature Nafisah Suleiman Uthman, the strong woman behind AK Fashion House in Kano city. Her kinds of fashion ooze elegance, simplicity, comfort and class.
I said sometimes ago that the misconceived air around the name 'NIGERIA' whenever mentioned globally felt like grape went sour in the mouth. Today, many people are talking about how great Nigerians in the diaspora are. In other words, there is the need to drop every bias the name 'Nigeria' stirs.
Our Hot Issue this quarter talks about Nigeria as a Brand, a beautiful country endowed with breath-taking attractions crafted by Ayotunde Olojede. Despite the need for rebuilding and reconstruction needed to make Abia a state of technological advancement, we endeavour to bring you an in-depth report on why Aba remains, The City After Everybody's Heart.
We have Bola Sonola, the face behind the voice and other regular columns like My Nigeria featuring Bjorn Renders from Belgium. Books by Nigerian writers compiled by Salamatu Sule showcased excellent reviews of trending books like BOOM BOOM by Jude Idada, DESERT BREAD by Obinna Oke, The Return of Half - Something? by Chukwudi Eze and The Voyage of Saints by Marvin Abe.
In this edition, you can learn how to prepare the popular Aganyin Beans by @chef_debby, @ debbi_s_kitchen. A must-read of Nigeria's famous first story of the legendary Chief Obafemi Awolowo, together with the inspirational woman of today, Zain Asher whose face and voice adorn the Cable Network News International Channel. What makes Esther Williams from the west coast of Scotland enjoyed her very first time in Africa visiting Nigeria. Stories of Badagry as a destination and many more make this edition of ComeToNigeria Magazine a must-read.
On a final note, here at Come to Nigeria, we want to implore Nigerians to let's change the narratives, give a wakeup call to the youths and start working in unity and give our country something better to celebrate in the coming years.
There is a nation called Nigeria. It's worth a visit for all. When will your next travel be? A warm welcome awaits you.
Henrietta C. Ikediashi
Editor
