EDITOR'S NOTE
Welcome to the October Edition of Envogue Magazine, your Nigerian Fashion and lifestyle magazine that will give you a dose of fashion and Entertainment in one place. It's an amazing time and we've got what it takes to keep you entertained. In this Edition we've got the fashion bloggers series, we beam on them for some fashfabness. In the Entertainment section we have the latest Nollywood and Music Gossips. The rave of the moment Ycee is our music artist of the month. The fashion designer of the month is Kola Kuddus who is taking Nigerian designs around the world. What does Relaxation mean to you, we are taking you out to the Wispering palms Resort Lagos for a dose of travel and relaxation. Chinny ozota Editor Envogue Magazine
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FASHION
LOOKBOOKS
TRENDSETTERS
BEAUTY MAKEÂUP
EKAZ SIGNATURES 35
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@stephylately
RODUE
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HAIRSTYLES
@_skylish @the_styletrain
MISCERAH
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WORKDRAPES
#STYLEMAN FASHION STORIES
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KOLADUDDUS
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KOLA KUDDUS
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#STREETSTYLE
UGO MONYE
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MUSLIMAH STYLE
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AFRICANA COUTURE 44 KLAMZIE
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SHOEGASM
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CONTENTS INSPIRATIONALS
ENTERTAINMENT
BRIDEZILLA
MUSIC SPLASH 24 NOLLYFEST 28 NOLLY GOSSIPS 30 MBGN 2017 33
STEPHANIE COOKER'S MAGICAL WEDDING
TRAVEL
OUTDOOR WEDDINGS
RELAXATION 74 RESORT OF THE MONTH 76 ECOFRIENDLY TIPS 78
TUBO BRIDALS
BRIDESMAIDS
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BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE 1 8 AM THE MAN 81 BOSS WOMAN 82 SIDE HUSTLE 80 FEMINIST 83
EVENTS
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What would the world be like without fashion bloggers, you can already feel what it's like, they add colour and fun to your feed. You get to enjoy how they put outfits together and it feels like magic. It is amazing and there are quite a host of them. We will always bring you these fashionistas in each edition. They practically know how to own these looks which has to do with talent and dedication, because beleive me, its not every body that can do it. It is good to look the part,. as the saying goes "Dress like a million box and you will be adressed as such" or some other saying " No matter how you feel, GET UP, DRESS UP, SHOW UP and never give up. That sums it up.. How you look has a role to play in how you are perceived. Good style has nothing to do with how much you have in your pocket. It has to do with how you put together what you have! So Go Shopping in your Wardrope:():!
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HOW DO YOU MANAGE TIME TO RUN YOUR BLOG EFFICIENTLY?
I struggled in the beginning and at some point I neglected my original blog because I had no proper plan and goals for what exactly I was trying to achieve. Plus I felt like no one bothered to read what I was putting out. It was demoralizing but with time, I decided to re-brand (Last year) and take it a bit more serious. With a plan in mind I am more organized this time around I schedule my posts ahead so that I maintain consistency. Planning my schedules is a skill that I keep working on because there are many factors that contribute to this. Being in a cold country with unpredictable weather doesn’t make it any easy for me but I try to make it work and make the most of the sporadic spells of sunshine or rain free days.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING MOMENT IN YOUR BLOGGING JOURNEY SO FAR?
Generating leads to my blog is the greatest challenge to date. I realized that it’s important to put in that extra effort to distribute your content using social media and that’s one way of generating leads but let me be honest the struggle is real with the blogging industry being saturated, it isn’t easy but it’s definitely feasible.
STEPHANIE MASUWA @stephylately
Her blog is a perfect mix of fun and fashion and she keeps it real, real fashion and fun style. She speaks about her style and how she manages to put it together despite her tight schedule.
HAVE YOU MET ANYONE INTERESTING IN YOUR BLOGGING JOURNEY? IF SO TELL US ABOUT THE ENCOUNTER.
I wouldn’t necessarily say I have met any famous people in my blogging journey yet but its allowed me to connect with other Zambian fashion bloggers both in Diaspora and in Zambia such that when I visited last year I got to meet up with some of the top bloggers over there. I will be heading to London fashion week so hopefully I get to meet some cool people.
CAN WE MEET YOU?
I am Stephanie, a blogger and content creator at Stephylately. A platform I set up four years ago to share my take on style with my readers. Besides blogging I am a certified geek, studying business economics and currently on a work placement, working as a business analyst.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BLOGGING STYLE?
I would say practical chic street style. Emphasis on practical because I tend to pick statement pieces that I would rock on a normal day but at the same time it needs to be trendy.
WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INTO BLOGGING AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU? In 201 3, I took a gap from academics due to personal circumstances. Having plenty of free time I found myself constantly on YouTube and discovered some stylish bloggers out there and one day I had a light bulb moment and told myself that if they could make it, I could too plus it would keep me occupied.
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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? IS THERE SOMEONE WHO IS A FASHION INSPIRATION TO YOU? I get my inspiration from pinterest and fashion magazines. My style icon is Olivia Palermo. Her style is impeccable and polished. She is forever looking good.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE GREATEST SATISFACTION OF BEING A FASHION BLOGGER?
For me, interaction with people is the greatest satisfaction of being a fashion blogger. I absolutely love it when my readers respond to my posts and get inspired by my work. This is what motivates me to become even better at what I do. I have been to a couple of blogger events but each time I went I realized that most people were in groups and I went alone so I did kind of feel left out but am not saying it’s always like that for everyone. That’s just my personal experience.
COULD YOU GIVE SOME ADVICE TO NEWBIE FASHION BLOGGERS
Blogging is fun but don’t get too consumed with numbers, getting paid and being famous. Success doesn’t come overnight. You have to obviously put in the work for some time before you start enjoying the fruits of your labour. Another thing I would say is “Be true to yourself and let your passion shine through your work”. One mistake that I made was comparing my success with others. Comparison will lead you to misery so just focus on making your blog better for yourself and your readers. You can reach Stephanie on social media through the links below! Instagram : @ Stephylately Twitter : @ stephylately Pinterest: @ stephylately Facebook: @ stephylately
“Be true to yourself and let your passion shine through your work”. One mistake that I made was comparing my success with others. Comparison will lead you to misery so just focus on making your blog better for yourself and your readers" Stephanie also inspires her followers through her posts especially her instagram feed. We share some of her inspiartional quotes with you
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WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INTO BLOGGING AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU? I started making websites online when I was around 1 0 years old. I started out making websites called ‘doll websites’ (shout out to anyone who knows what that is!) Eventually I switched to having a blog where I also provided designs for people and their websites. When I started, there weren’t many bloggers about and over the years I’ve watched the industry has blown up to be what it is now! I also didn’t take it seriously or even put my absolute all into it for quite some time.
HOW DO YOU MANAGE TIME TO RUN YOUR BLOG EFFICIENTLY? Organization is key! I work very long hours in my job so if I want to blog, I have no choice but to be efficient. So I plan all my posts (such that I already know literally weeks in advance what I’m going to be writing about). I write my posts for the week over the weekends, and schedule them such that I upload Mondays and Thursdays after work. Also, I use an excel file I created to track what I’m going to post and when, how much I’ve posted and what posts are doing particularly well (planning to offer this tool out to readers also soon!)
KEMI AKINBOYEWA @_skylish
CAN WE MEET YOU?
My name is Kemi Akinboyewa and I’m a full-time Investment Banking analyst who blogs part time on Skylish ! I blog about all things lifestyle and fashion with a little bit of beauty on the side. I love to motivate and empower women, especially young women, as I feel that’s what I needed growing up! This had led to me writing up tons of advice posts about relationships, careers, school and entrepreneurship, which has recently become much more of a focal point on my blog in recent months.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BLOGGING STYLE?
I would say my blog is like an open book. I share a lot about my life and talk about a lot of the experiences I’ve had in the past to give an opinion on several topics. Not to necessarily say I divulge every single last detail of my life, but as a blog reader you’d be pretty clued up about what I’m up to in my life. However, I think this recent rawness in my posts and openness in my voice has actually helped my blog and brought in a lot more returning readers.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING MOMENT IN YOUR BLOGGING JOURNRY SO FAR?
I think what makes blogging the hardest is just how mentally taxing it can be. Sometimes I honestly feel so discouraged about my blog and just ask myself “what am I even doing here?!” It happened yesterday and a kind comment from a reader is what reminded me that the simple answer is that I really just love doing what I do! They say ‘comparison is the thief of joy’, which is the absolute truth, and I always remind myself just to focus on what I’m doing and ride out my own personal journey.
HAVE YOU MET ANYONE INTERESTING IN YOUR BLOGGING SO FAR? TELL US ABOUT IT
I think I’ve encountered too many amazing people along the way to name just one. This includes several fabulous bloggers at different events, my photographer (Marianna Paul mbfoart.co.uk) who is just so talented and even people on my blog!
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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE AND WHO IS YOUR FASHION INSPIRATION? I have tons of people I look to for fashion inspiration and it changes every day. Some people I think are killing it with their style include Fisayo Longe, Patricia Bright, Kylie Jenner and Sarah Ashcroft!
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE GREATEST SATISFACTION OF BEING A FASHION BLOGGER?
I think creating good content is what I see as being the greatest satisfaction. Being able to look back on and read what I’ve created, and see the response posts and photos have received. It always makes me feel good about what I’m doing. The events, the opportunities and the gifting is also of course a bonus which I also love and appreciate. But those things are definitely not the only purpose behind my blogging.
COULD YOU GIVE SOME ADVISE TO NEWBIE FASHION BLOGGERS
My first tip is to strive for good quality! Quality over quantity, every time. When I first started out as a blogger the quality of my posts was appalling, I shot grainy photos which I uploaded from my webcam, and seemed more focused on churning out lots of content vs. creating some amazing content. Quality is what will make your blog grow – especially given how saturated the industry is right now! Also, I would advise new bloggers to be true to themselves. You don’t need to accept every opportunity that comes your way, you don’t need to write a certain type of blog post just because every other blogger is, be unique and be real with yourself and that is how you will find yourself more satisfied in the content you create.
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"I would advise new bloggers to be true to themselves. You don’t need to accept every opportunity that comes your way, you don’t need to write a certain type of blog post just because every other blogger is, be unique and be real with yourself and that is how you will find yourself more satisfied in the content you create"
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Adedeji Abidemi may appear like your regular guy but the multi-talented Fashionista is a revered Stylist and image Consultant. He is the brain behind thestyletrain.com a contemporary on-line fashion and lifestyle magazine. Abidemi also runs StyleByBie, his pet brand that is into fashion styling, image consulting and wardrobe management. His team has styled powerful vocalist, Yemi Alade , screen goddess, Moet Abebe, TV host,Joseph Benjamin and London based Nigerian female rapper, Tipsy among countless others. In this conversation, he shares his inspiration, style and take on men who wear make up, among other issues.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BE A FASHION BLOGGER AND A STYLIST
I was inspired by men’s wear blogger Steve Onoja, my motivation comes from pairing outfits together and people give wonderful remarks about the looks.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY IF YOU WERE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN If I was to start all over again, I probably will start my fashion journey from university rather than waiting for graduation.
ASIDE FROM WHAT YOU DO NOW WHAT OTHER HIDDEN TALENT DO YOU HAVE
Apart from being a stylist, consultant and blogger I am also a seasonal actor.
WHAT IS YOUR SECRET STYLE WEAPON
My secret style weapon will be vintage pieces
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT MEN WHO WEAR MAKEUP Men that wear makeup is a no situation for me.
WHAT WOULD YOU WEAR TO A FORMAL DINNER?
To a formal dinner, I will probably go for a double-breasted blazer.
WHAT ITEMS OF MEN CLOTHING DO PEOPLE NOT WEAR ANYMORE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY ON OR YOU STILL WEAR EVERY NOW AND THEN? I really wish I could try the butt cut trousers again.
IF YOU HAD TO START YOUR WARDROBE FROM SCRATCH, WHAT 5 THINGS WOULD YOU GO BUY STRAIGHT AWAY?
Starting my wardrobe from the scratch, I will pick a ripped denim, white sleeves, wide brim hat, sandals and sizable man bag.
ADEDEJI ABIDEMI @thestyle_train
HOW WOULD A DAY PAN OUT FOR YOU BEFORE YOU CAN DESCRIBE IT AS BEING PERFECT?
My perfect day means waking up in the morning, getting calls from clients, sourcing outfits, fit them and still find time for my blog.
WHAT ONE PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A FRIEND WHO IS ABOUT TO START A FASHION BLOG?
One major advice for anybody that wants to start blogging is that, don’t expect money in the nearest future, do it for the passion.
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by Barclay Bran
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FASHION MODEL IN NIGERIA Ruth, who stands at just under 6ft, is ethereal, with a
figure that was crafted for the runway. She is striking, and so obviously perfect for modelling that it seems predestined that she would end up in Lagos, pipped as a rising star with an international future. “Coming to Lagos was my only hope,” she says. The scout took her details and a few days later messaged her over Facebook, telling her about two modelling competitions that she might want to enter. The first was Pearl Look, and the second was Elite Model Look, the international scouting competition that discovered Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bündchen and Lara Stone, and launched the careers of Nigeria’s three We head to Lagos to spend time with models and biggest international models, Victor Ndigwe, Mayowa Nicholas, and Davidson Obennobo – who won the agencies, to see how the country’s fashion identity is entering a bold, exciting new era. “I’m competition worldwide in 201 6. In Nigeria, Elite Model not from a worldly background,” says Ruth. When Look is exclusively run by Beth Models, Lagos’ oldest and she first started modelling there was a lot she most established modelling agency. “I was a model in the UK,” says Elizabeth Elohor, the founder of the eponymous didn’t know – “I’d never heard of Naomi agency. “When I came back to Nigeria in 2001 I thought I Campbell, I didn’t know who Kendall or Gigi Hadid were. My booker sent me home and made might keep up modelling. I’d won Miss Nigeria UK, a me google people like Tyra Banks,” she says, beauty pageant, and a lot of people would say to me in Lagos that I should definitely model, but I couldn’t find any laughing. She learned fast – “I used to like Kendall’s walk, but I’m not that into it anymore. I proper agencies. In the end, in 2004 I finally decided that I love Gigi’s walk. It is so powerful. I want to walk would start my own.” In the 1 3 years since she made that decision, Elohor has like that one day.” After placing second in Nigeria’s Elite Model Look competition, Ruth has built what is comfortably Africa’s top agency, starting the fast become one of the top models in Nigeria. careers of models who have fronted international campaigns for the likes of H&M, Missoni, Calvin Klein and She has done campaigns for leading African brand Jewel By Lisa and Maybelline, walked for Versace Jeans, and who have walked in a dizzying array of shows, including Hermès, Zegna, Givenchy, almost every designer showing during Lagos DSquared2, Sandro, Moschino, Loewe, Balmain, and Fashion and Design week, and opened and Ferragamo. It isn’t by chance that three successful black closed a number of major shows. She is now models have come from a single powerhouse agency prepping to go global, and has garnered significant interest from international agencies. based out of Lagos. While the mysterious alchemy that makes or breaks models is hard to divine, there are three Ruth almost missed her chance to get into modelling. When Ruth saw the modelling scout, elements that have fused here to make Beth such a competitive agency. The first is that Beth was the earliest she nearly sent her away. But there was professional modelling agency in Nigeria. This allowed the something different about her. In Warri, Delta State, where Ruth grew up, people didn’t dress agency to build up its reputation, not just in Lagos, but the way she did. Ruth sensed that the scout was globally. It also enabled them to set up an efficient scouting operation throughout the country. Elohor tells me a big name. Someone from another city. Still, Ruth had been asked to model so many times, by that the other day she was driving in Lekki, a modern city so many of the wrong people, that by now she to the East of Lagos, when she saw a girl she thought had was exhausted and convinced that anyone who real potential. “I slammed on the brakes, pulled over, and I talked to her about modelling was to be avoided. chased her, shouting “no no wait wait!” I said I’m a model agent – I didn’t say I own the agency – and got her to give When the scout spotted her at the bank, and walked over and asked for her contact details, me her number. When I said come to the office tomorrow I Ruth’s first thought was, “Oh my god – they have found out she already had an appointment! So clearly I have a good team out there,” she says, flicking her hair come again.” slightly. 12
Second, Nigeria is a country of 1 91 million people, it’s on track to be the fourth largest country on Earth. The average age, according to Statista, is 1 8. As such, it seems almost inevitable that if you were looking for the next crop of internationally successful black models that they would be Nigerian. However, this demographic dividend would be irrelevant if it wasn’t for the fact that the Nigerian fashion industry has made huge strides in recent years, such that there is enough domestic demand to actually sustain a fully professionalised modelling industry. Young, forward-thinking Nigerian brands are doing incredibly well Orange Culture has shown at Pitti in Florence and was a finalist for LVMH in Paris. Tokyo James, Style Temple, and Meena are all brands defining the country’s rising fashion identity. Lagos now hosts two international standard fashion weeks, GTV and Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Fashion publications like A Nasty Boy are championing the local scene and slowly getting noticed across the world. Beth is also not the only agency in Lagos. FEW, an agency that opened in 201 5, has placed 9 models in international agencies, including IMG, Marilyn Paris and Elite. They also represent Elizabeth Ayodele who recently walked for Fendi, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent in her breakout first season in Milan. Increased competition is obviously a net positive for the wider industry. “I’m trying to add value to the domestic market,” says Elohor, “I can’t do that if I send all my models abroad.” As Laura the Head Booker notes, there are jobs in Lagos that can earn a model 1 mn Naira (£2,267), though she admits they aren’t the majority. There is a difference between models who work well internationally and those who work well domestically in Nigeria. For the international market they are looking for tall, skinny models, who can fit the strict requirements of the sample sizes, and typically look for darker skinned models. The domestic market prefers light skinned models, isn’t bothered by height, and wants more flesh. “For example, Victor, who has worked so well internationally, hasn’t really booked anything here, he’s too skinny,” Elohor says. Interested to see what the domestic market actually looks like, I ask if I can go with Ruth to some of her castings.
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“When you’re on the runway, you're so focused, you can’t see the crowd along the sides, or anything else. It’s dark – all the light is on you,” she says.`
We meet at the agency and she is dressed in the international models uniform: black skinny jeans, a black crop top which shows off her flat stomach, and light, barely perceptible makeup. Her hair is slicked back tightly. She has a slight scar on her cheek, the equivalent of Claudia Schiffer’s mole. We drive through the early morning traffic to Polo Avenue, an upscale multi-brand boutique that stocks luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton. When we arrive another Beth model Onyinye is already there. She is booked for a job and is there for the fitting. Ruth is made to put on some high heels, a green hat, and to carry a red Gucci bag that says Real on the side. She walks the length of the store, as if on the runway. If she gets the job she will be this season’s #polomuse. “Internationally, they look for tall, skinny, typically darker skinned models. The domestic market prefers light skinned models, isn’t bothered by height, and wants more flesh” – Elizabeth Elohor Next, we stop by Jewel by Lisa, headed by the celebrated local designer Lisa Folawiyo. They’ve already used Ruth for three campaigns. “Everyone is crazy about her,” says Zara Okpara the PR Manager who was overseeing the fitting. Ruth tried on some items from Jewel by Lisa’s diffusion line, which sells for around £50-£1 50, while their main line, which features intricate traditional embroidery can sell for anywhere up to £1 ,000. As we drive back to the agency Ruth looks out of the window. “The hustle and bustle of this city is so serious,” she says. When I ask Ruth if her family have been supportive of her modelling career she shakes her head. As Elohor notes there are still misperceptions about the modelling industry in some quarters. Some of her models, like Ruth, are not from cosmopolitan places like Lagos, and their families don’t necessarily understand what it means to become a model. Nigeria is a conservative country and it can sometimes take convincing. “Even Mayowa. She was scouted in 201 3, but her family wouldn’t let her come. It was only in 201 4 that we managed to get her to be allowed to compete in Model Look,” says Laura Okah, who acts as her manager in Nigeria. “It was really hard to convince them. I had to walk out on my dad. Sometimes they would call me and say they are coming to get me and take me back. Things are getting better now that they see I’m doing well,” says Ruth. “At first, I wasn’t even sure about modelling,” she admits. When she attended Elite Model Look, it was her first time ever in Lagos, and she’d only been in the city for three days by the time of the competition. “On the first day, the head of Elite Look was like, Ruth, if only you can walk well, you will win this competition,” Ruth says, “and I was like, ok, I will try. But whatever I did, I couldn’t get it.” She had never worn heels before, which didn't help. “The organisers would say competition day is coming! In my head I was just like, days come and go, please, just let me go back to Warri. But I didn’t want to embarrass myself, so I gave it my best shot,” she says. The hard work paid off, and she’s excited for her next step she is travelling to the US at the end of the summer to meet with agencies. It will be her first trip outside of Nigeria. In the meantime though, she has come to enjoy modelling. “When you’re on the runway, you're so focused, you can’t see the crowd along the sides, or anything else. It’s dark – all the light is on you,” she says.` ENVOGUE MAGAZINE1 4
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE MONTH
KOLAKUDDUS
KOLAKUDDUS Kolakuddus.com Kola Kuddus, started out very simple. He was a personal shopper and stylist for friends. He decided to focus on making clothes for men. His dissatisfaction with regular brands he used to style his friends led him to starting his own fashion design company. Mr kola kuddus creats clothes for the modern man and has showcased at high profile shows such as Lagos style week.
When did you make your first ever design?
I made my first ever design sometimes in 2003. What was the design and for whom? It was a shirt design made for myself. How much did you sell the first ever clothe you made as a fashion designer? My first clothe was sold for N1 ,800. When did you have your first ever fashion show? My first fashion show was at Benson Idahosa University, Benin in 2007 When did you have your first international fashion exhibition? International fashion showcase London 201 2. It was a great feeling being among the five designers selected to represent Nigeria at the show and also the pieces were well received What was the first prize you ever won in your life? The first prize I won in my life was a Blackberry phone. I was the first finalist from Lagos for creative entrepreneur at MTN Lagos fashion design week. What’s the first position of responsibility you have ever held? Creative Director, not C.E.O, of Kolakuddus What is the name of the first professional award you ever received? That was the award I got for the young designer of the year. I received it during the Nigeria youth merit award in 2011 . When did you have your first heart break? I have had no heart break. The girls did not even agree to date me so there was no room for heart break. Who was your first love? It was one fine girl. Name withheld and it happened in 2000. What is the name of the first school you ever attended? The first school I ever attended was St. John’s Nursery and Private School. What is the first prize you ever received in school? I did not receive any prize.
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Kolakuddus Represented Nigeria at the South African Menswear Week Spring/Summer 1 5/1 6. A collection inspired by the cultural sentiments of the Middle East
JJC Skills modeling for Kolakuddus 201 3 collection
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HOW TO BUILD
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Behavior Associated With low Self- Confidence Doing what you believe Governing your behavior to be right, even if on what other others mock or criticize based people think. you for it. Staying in your comfort Being willing to take risks and go the extra zone, fearing failure, and mile to achieve better so avoid taking risks. things. Working hard to cover up mistakes and hoping Admitting your that you can fix the mistakes, and problem before anyone learning from them. notices. Waiting for others to ” Dismissing congratulate you on your accomplishments. compliments offhandedly. “Oh Extolling your own that prospectus virtues as often as was nothing really, possible to as many anyone could have people as possible. Accepting compliments done it.” graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospectus. I’m pleased you recognize my efforts. Confident Behavior
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WORK DRAPES
This is another great chance to excel and do well at your respective work places. A great way to do that is to change the way you dress to work and decide that you have to dress for success. Look the part you want, and work towards it. Pop of colours actually shows you are confident. Dressing for success really isn’t that hard or expensive, you just have to be able to combine what you have and make the best of it. Get some style inspirations from these dolls and dress that partX xoxo
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TRENDY MAKEUP IDEAS ON THE GO Put down the contouring powder, step away from the fake eyelashes, we’ve got 5 new make up ideas, that are easy and trendy, and with these make-up ideas, you are ready to pop out in less than 1 minute. Use these make-up ideas to freshen up your routine this 201 7, here they areX 1. Chestnut-coloured Lipstick Lighter than brown but darker than tan, this chestnut is cool in a vintage kind of way and because it’s a unique hue, all you need is a bit of concealer and mascara and you are good to go. Here make-up Artist Lynsey Alexander at Kenzo created the tawny shade by linning lips with Brown lip pencil, then layering a custom blend of yellow, brown, orange and red pigments on top. You can try it at home without playing mixologist. Here we suggest 2. Red Lips – and Nothing else Classic red is back and it looks much cooler against bare skin. Just wash your face, apply red lipstick and that’s it. If you can’t go completely bare, then apply concealer on your face put red lipstick and you are out of the door. You won’t believe how good it looks. 3. Cobalt Liner This is one cool way to apply blue eye liner, line the inner rims of the eye and also the top and bottom lash lines. Then smoosh a bit of cobalt cream eye shadow into the roots of the lashes. By having the vivid blue shade, both along the waster line and the lash line, your eyes are sure to be much brighter and more defined. 4. Sunset Shadow The blazing pinks, reds and oranges of the sunset look just as beautiful on the eyes as they do on instagram. You can create this warm hue by mixing red and orange eye shadow and lightly spreading the custom blend over the lids and creases with your fingers. It’s a complimentary look and the darker your skin tone, the stronger you can go with the orange shade. 5. Brilliant Gold Shadow A lot of Runway models are doing there thing with the gold eyeshadow, and you can also jump on the trend. Grab the shiniest, shimmer – packed gold shadow or liner you can find and dress up your eyes as subtly or as outrageously as you like. ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 22
What does your hair say about you. For a lady, hair care is paramount. your hair compliments your looks. we've got some for you.
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MUSIC SPLASH
YCEE
INTRODUCTION
Ycee is a Nigerian rapper who raps in Pidgin English, English,and Yoruba language he came into limelight in 201 5 with his hit song "Jagaban", Ycee is a 200L student of Unilag as of 201 5. Won Headies Rookie Of The Year Award at the 201 5 headies.
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
YCEE was born in Festac Town, a town in Lagos State, Nigeria, where he completed his basic education at Dr. Soyemi Memorial Nursery and Primary School. He went on to complete his secondary education at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Ojo. He is currently studying Marine biology at the University of Lagos . SPEAKING OF HIS PARENTS BACKGROUND : I am a Lagosian. I was born in Lagos, I have lived in Lagos all my life, but I grew up on my mum’s side. My mum is not much of Igbo like that. She grew up in Lagos too so she speaks a lot of Yoruba. Growing up, I was like I had been to there and here. I could say I got a bit of two different experiences from the two backgrounds. Ycee is a product of a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother all grew up in Lagos. Professionally he started music in 201 2, between June and July, just before he got signed to his current label. In 201 2 he was busy doing underground stuffs like freestyle, mix-tapes and all that. Along the line, his current CEO got some of his music. He listened to it and liked it, and he was just coming into entertainment at that time so his boss approached him and said if he was serious about taking music as a career he would sign him on and push the music the way it should be done. Since that was basically what he was looking for at that time, he agreed. Ycee revealed between 201 2 to this time he has released quite a number of singles from songs like; Smile At Me Back, to Pass Me and other songs. He took time off music when he gained admission into the University of Lagos. ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 24
FULL NAME: Oludemilade Martin Alejo DATE OF BIRTH: January 29, 1 993 OCCUPATION: Rapper, songwriter MARITAL STATUS: Single
Judging from the texture of my voice and with the aggression that was in that song a lot of people likened me to Olamide. I am not saying it’s a bad thing, but that my work is being recognized one way or the other. Then Phyno, I think it’s because if the Igbo accent that is why a lot of people want to liken it to his style. Well, it wasn’t intentional. It was how I was feeling that day and the way I attacked the song. On the song's remix with Olamide: He heard the song and liked it. He went on Twitter to ask if I would love to do the remix, he would love to be on it. And I didn’t waste any time before I answered yes. When Asked: If you were not doing music what would you be doing? If I wasn’t doing music, I would be playing football. So you are a good footballer? Yes, I was a good footballer when I was playing football all the time, but there is a big question mark on my fitness right now as a footballer. But if I wasn’t doing music, trust me, I would probably be in one academy somewhere trying to be the next Ronaldinho or Messi.
AWARDS AND ENDORSEMENTS Won his first popular award as the Rookie Of The Year at the 201 5 Headies
CONTROVERSIES CAREER AND LIFE
Condo is basically his come back song. After he took a long break from music because of school "I had to come back with a bang!!" his words. He revealed Patoranking is like a big brother to him so it wasn't so hard for him to get Patoranking on the song, him and his label chosed to put out Condo first because it’s his favourite. The song "Condo"was nominated in the "Best Collaboration of The Year" and "Best Music Video of The Year" categories at the 201 5 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On 20 July 201 5, he released a single titled "Jagaban" which received massive airplays and made him more popular among music critics, including Olamide who asked to be featured on the remix. His career further hit the limelight after he was nominated for Revelation of the Year at the 201 5 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards, as well as earning a nomination in the "Best Artist in African Pop" category at the 201 5 All Africa Music Awards. Speaking on his hit song Jagaban: When I recorded the song I just recorded it because the producer came up with the beat. With that kind of beat I just had to be aggressive.
Was said to have dissed fellow rapper VECTOR after mocking one of his punchlines in 201 6
TOP 50 SONGS OF OCTOBER 2017
Compiled by Africa Charts, these are the biggest and most popular current songs in Nigeria.The official top 50 songs Nigeria are ranked using a variety of factors across a seven day period. Chart factors include: TV and radio airplay, record sales (both digital and physical), streaming platforms, track (song) and video downloads from top African (Nigerian) entertainment sites, media appearances, as well as YouTube views. 1 WO! Olamide 2 MEDICINE Wizkid 3 TELLI PERSON Timaya ft. Phyno & Olamide 4 GO Tekno 5 ZAMO ZAMO Phyno ft. Wande Coal 6 FALL Davido 7 MAMA Mayorkun 8 PERE Davido ft. Rae Sremmurd & Young Thug 9 FOR LIFE Runtown 1 0 IF Davido 11 UPDATE! (NEW) Olamide 1 2 SUMMER BODY Olamide ft. Davido 1 3 JUICE Ycee 1 4 SAMANTHA Tekno 1 5 IF TO SAY Phyno 1 6 COME CLOSER Wizkid ft. Drake 1 7 LOVE YOU DIE (NEW) Patoranking ft. Diamond Platnumz 1 8 AFRICAN BAD GYAL Wizkid ft. Chris Brown 1 9 MEDICINE REMIX Wizkid x Flavour X Phyno 20 EL CHAPO DBanj ft. Gucci Mane & Wande Coal 21 SOFA Kiss Daniel 22 MOST HIGH Flavour ft. Semah G Weifur 23 MAD OVER YOU Runtown 24 YAWA Tekno 25 CRAVING Wizkid
26 ALL OVER Tiwa Savage 27 JOROMI Simi 28 ODOO Masterkraft x Wizkid 29 LOVE NO GO DIE Olamide 30 BE Tekno BLOG 31 NAUGHTY RIDE Wizkid ft. Major Lazer 32 BABY FAVOUR Lil Kesh 33 BABY NA YOKA Flavour 34 THIS KIND LOVE Patoranking ft. Wizkid 35 DANCE Timaya ft. Rudeboy 36 BANK ALERT P Square 37 KNACK AM Yemi Alade 38 JEJE Falz 39 RARA Tekno 40 GAGA SHUFFLE 2Baba 41 IF REMIX Davido ft. R Kelly 42 HALE HALE Patoranking 43 DIRTY WINE Wizkid ft. Ty Dolla $ign 44 BASED ON LOGISTICS Efe 45 PANA Tekno 46 YOUR MATTER Seyi Shay ft. Eugy, Efosa 47 EASY JEJE Reekado Banks 48 SAUCE GospelOnDeBeatz ft. Tekno & Patoranking 49 DADDY YO Wizkid ft. Efya 50 SOMETHING LIGHT Falz ft. Ycee
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MUSICIPS BEYONCE AND JAY-Z REVEAL THE NAMES OF THERE TWINS
JAY-Z Finally Reveals the Meaning Behind His Twins Rumi and Sir's Names. It's been two months since Beyoncé and JAY-Z 's family grew from a family of three to a family of five with the arrival of their twins — a daughter named Rumi and a son named Sir. Now, JAY is finally opening up about the meaning behind their baby's names — which are just as unique as the name they chose for their first daughter, five-year-old Blue Ivy . "Rumi is our favorite poet, so it was for our daughter," the 47-year-old revealed during the second part of his interview on the Rap Radar podcast. "And then Sir was, like, man, come out the gate. He carries himself like that. He just came out, like, Sir." Fans waited one month to get a glimpse of JAY and Bey's twins, and of course, the "Hold Up" singer did not disappoint. To celebrate their one-month birthday, she shared an ethereal photo of the twins and announced their names in the caption.
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RIHANNA'S SS1 8 COLLECTION WITH FENTY & PUMA
Rihanna' Latest Collection with Fenty×Puma When Rihanna does something, she goes all out– and her latest Fenty x Puma show was no different. The singer-turned-designer (-turned beauty mogul) debuted her fourth collection in collaboration with Puma at New York Fashion Week, following two seasons showing abroad in Paris. BadGal RiRi made a fitting return to NYFW (just a few days after launching her Fenty Beauty line) with real-life motorcyclists, pink sand dunes, and a range of sporty-chic apparel. Here, our favorite moments from Rihanna's latest runway spectacular.
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NOLLYFEST MOVIE MANIA
Movie Review : My wife and I
some cast and crew of my wife and I
In truth, 'My Wife and I' wins with its humour. Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, and other cast of ‘My Wife and I’ including Rachel Oniga and Ngozi Nwosu. The truth is Body swapping movies are not new. There’s the famous Freaky Friday and very vulgar The ChangeUp, and a number of others too many to mention. So one isn’t particularly wary of the hackneyed plot – it is more execution than story that makes all the difference, so we look forward to being plunged into a world of great acting and well-done fantasy. My Wife and I tells the story of Toyosi and Ebere, a couple who has been married for 1 7 years. They have issues, all of them being summarized into one – the fact that they are tired of being married to each other and would rather be divorced. They are fighting all the time, in the morning, at night, on the phone, in parties, everywhere, and their daughter, Ireti, is fed up. But she isn’t the only one. Their son is too, and their parents as well. Osunde and Onyiriuka in ‘My Wife and I’ Everyone is, so Toyosi’s superstitious mother recommends a pastor for counseling. This pastor is popular for his uncommon methods, so when he prays with them in his office, we immediately anticipate something bizarre. It turns out more bizarre than we imagined, but even the characters are not as terrified as we are. After all, it is every day we find people who actually switch bodies. Easy peasy. So they decide they have to manage each other’s lives and must be united to do this. This is how they get back their groove, by constantly being in communication and trying to make sure their family and work lives don’t crumble because of this. As expected, they ultimately admit to their individual and collective shortcomings and fall back in love. Ramsey Nouah and Omoni Oboli are quite versed actors, so it is easy to understand why they are cast as lead and lead us into believing this is a great idea. Their visit to a pastor gave an unexpected result. My Wife and I leaves you with a knotty feeling of dissatisfaction in your stomach, even though it manages to be entertaining while at it. The movie is directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye and also stars Ngozi Nwosu, Rachael Oniga, Dorcas Sola- Fapson, Sambasa Nzeribe, Jemima Osunde, Abimbola Craig, Bolanle Ninalowo and Seyi Law as the mischievous pastor. Rating-65% ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 28
MOVIES IN THE CINEMA
T.A.T.U TRIBUNAL StarringBimbo Manuel, Nobert Young, Tells the story of a spoilt but bright hardworking Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Carol King, Funsho and serious minded girl of 24 years, Ella
Adeolu, Ade Laoye, and Damilola Ogunsi.
Henshaw who is to take over the family
SynopsisIn Tribunal, Jimi Disu, a man in his fifties,
business. However, she met a disgruntled job
is one of the bright- minded lawyers who co-
seeker, Segun, played by Wole Ojo who finally
establish a leading law firm in Lagos many years
gets a job in her company and discovers that
ago. However, he lost his sense of direction and
the job was not what he expected.
strength after being hit by a series of personal
T.A.T.U StarringSegun Arinze, Desmond Elliott, Gabriel Afolayan, Hafiz Oyetoro (saka), Toyin Aimakhun-Abraham, Rahama Sadau, Sambaza Nzeribe, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi SynopsisTatu is a contemporary take on the classic African epic adventure story, a fast-paced action drama centered
WHAT LIES WITHIN StarringEbele Okaro-Onyiuke, Okey Uzoeshi, Ken Erics SynopsisWhat Lies Within chronicles 24 hours in the lives of two women as they are thrust into the centre of an incident that could have far- reaching consequences on their lives and their loves ones.
around the conflict arising from a motherâ! ! s quest to have a child and all the complications that followed.
challenges that question his resolve as a man. The Hitman's Bodyguard 201 7 ! Action/Adventure IN LINE StarringAdesua Itomi, Uzor Arukwe, Chris
The world's top protection agent is called upon to
Attoh, Tina Mba, Sika Osei SynopsisA man returns
guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world's
from prison, hoping to pick up the pieces of his life
most notorious hit men. The relentless bodyguard and
with his wife and business. Things are not as he
manipulative assassin have been on the opposite end
hopes when he begins to suspect his wife of
of the bullet for years and are thrown together for a
infidelity and with the business at stake,He calls in
wildly outrageous 24 hours. During their journey from
an old friend who is a private investigator for help.
England to the Hague, they encounter high-speed car
A love triangle ensue with everyone fighting for love
chases, outlandish boat escapades and a merciless
and for money. Who will come out top
Eastern European dictator who is out for blood
ANNABELLE 2 Former toy maker Sam AMERICAN MADE Barry Seal, a TWA pilot, is recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America and soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the United States. The operation spawns the birth of the Medellin cartel and almost brings down the Reagan White House.
THE EMOJI MOVIE Hidden inside a smartphone,
GIRLS TRIP Best friends Ryan, Sasha, Lisa and
Mullins and his wife, Esther, are happy to
the bustling city of Textopolis is home to all emojis. Dina are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they welcome a nun and six orphaned girls into Each emoji has only one facial expression, except travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence
their California farmhouse. Years earlier, the
for Gene, an exuberant emoji with multiple
Festival. Along the way, they rekindle their
expressions. Determined to become "normal" like
sisterhood and rediscover their wild side by doing in a tragic car accident. Terror soon strikes
the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his best
enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing when one child sneaks into a forbidden
friend Hi-5 and a notorious code breaker called
to make the Big Easy blush. StarringRegina Hall,
Jailbreak. During their travels through the other
Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith SynopsisWhen that appears to have a life of its own.
apps, the three emojis discover a great danger
four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the
that could threaten their phone's very existence.
annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, Parker SynopsisGru meets his long-lost
StarringT.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris
wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough
SynopsisGene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets
dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make twin brother Dru who wants to team up with the Big Easy blush.
couple's 7-year-old daughter Annabelle died
room and finds a seemingly innocent doll StarringSteve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey charming, cheerful, and more successful him for one last criminal heist.
LADY MACBETH In rural England, 1 865, a woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage to a much older man begins a passionate affair with a man her own age. StarringFlorence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton SynopsisIn 1 9th-century rural England, a young bride who has been sold into marriage discovers an unstoppable desire within herself as she enters into an affair with a worker on her estate.
NOLLY GOSSIPS NOLLYWOOD DIVA OMONI OBOLI REVEALS ONE THING SHE CAN'T DO ON SET Omoni Oboli gained prominence in Nollywood back in 2009 off her role in Kunle Afolayan‘s The Figurine and has since risen up the ladder of fame. The pretty actress and mum of three recently she told us what she absolutely cannot do in a movie. She stars alognside Ramsey Nouah in ‘My Wife and I’ According to her, she will not kiss an actor who has mouth odour if she happens to be paired with one on a movie set. ‘No o, I won’t kiss him o!’ she exclaimed. Omoni further said amidst laughter, ‘I will not kiss him o, I will tell the director that I cannot kiss him. ‘Everybody knows that I am very particular about kissing scenes. So before we begin, I always say you need to find out if the actor’s breath is fresh. ‘If the actor is someone I am comfortable with, like Ramsey, Desmond Elliot or someone else, I prefer to give them mint, and tell them, young man, let’s help ourselves. ‘We both don’t want to be smelling each other’s breaths. I always make sure that their breath is fresh, we would both freshen our breaths because I will not want to offend anyone, if you know what I mean.’
TOKE MAKINWA VENTURES INTO ACTING
Chigul, Toke Makinwa, Bisola and Toyin Abraham giving off good vibes only in these photos. Call them Nollywood's new divas and you won't be far from the truth. Toyin Abraham, Bisola Aiyeola, Toke Makinwa and Chigul posed together on a film set. The gorgeous women looked all glammed up in their beautiful outfits. We can't wait to see what these ladies have been up to!
CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE GET HONOURED AT UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
An award was given in recognition of Adichie’s achievements as an author and public intellectual. The honorary doctorate degree was presented to the writer by the university’s Principal and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sir Timothy O’Shea , at a special ceremony at the school’s St Cecilia’s Hall, Scotland’s oldest concert hall. Earlier in the year, Adichie was elected as a Foreign Honorary Member into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and bagged another honorary degree from Haverford College, Pennsylvania in the United States of America in May 201 7. “It is lovely to be in this place, which is hallowed. I feel very fortunate to be included among the people who have been honoured with a degree from this University, ” Adichie said. According to the director of the Centre of African Studies, Dr Barbara Bompani , Adichie, through her writing, advocacy and public engagement, “inspires all of us to better understand our own, and other peoples’ stories”. During her visit, Adichie met with a group of African students participating in a scholarship programme at the university. The above pictures show Chimamada Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege L - R: Anthea Nwandu (Chimamanda's sister-in- law), Chimamanda, her husband carrying their daughter In the photo, Chimamanda is happily chatting with her sister-in-law, Anthea Nwandu, while her husband performs his fatherly duties and hold their daughter. ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 30
AMBER ROSE FINDS LOVE AGAIN
Amber Rose seems to have found love again, she was all smiles during her recent outing with her new beau. 21 Savage as he is called is definitely making her happy. she is 35 and he is 21 . The picture went viral and it is bacause since Amber Rose divorced her former husband Whiz Khalifa about 2 years ago, she has been seen with several guys but she seems to be happy as she is proud to show him off. Hopefully there will be wedding bells soon!
KIM K SAYS SHE IS NOT LAZY
Kim Kardashian and her beautiful daughter North West were the cover girls for the september edition of Interview magazine and a little controversy erupted during the interview. The interviewer wanted to make a point that Kim Kardashian is not really hardworking, but she was very fast on making that point clear- that she is very hardworking.. " she said" You've got to give a girl her respect because am very hardworking, am not lazy, you got to get that.
CHRISSY TEIGEN DOES NOT CARE!
Chrissy Tiegen and her husband John legend went on vacation recently. The mother of one whom her girl recently turned 1 year didn't care to show off her imperfections. she is not a fan of hiding behind photo shopping and adding filters to her pictures. Her pictures are usually unedited and she is very keen on showing her true self. she showed off her stretch marks and that means it is very ok to be human. Thank you Chrissy!
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SERENA WILLIAM'S DAUGHTER JOINS SOCIAL MEDIA Tennis champion Serena Williams and her husband Alex Ohanian welcomed their daughter, Alexis Olympia Jr on September 1 st, 201 7. Serena Williams' baby daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr, who is just weeks old, is wasting no time to become famous like her mother. The celebrity baby recently joined social media platforms and has gathered 36k followers on Instagram and 1 76k on Twitter. Her mother has already posted two adorable photos of Ohanian, Jr, where she's pictured sleeping. Wearing a navy and pink onesie in one the photos, reads “Smart and Strong Like My Mama,”
NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, UCHE OGBODO SHARES INSPIRATIONAL STORY
‘I kept believing even when my father got fed up’ – Uche Ogbodo She's gone from hardship to being an inspiration to others. Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, took a trip down memory lane and shared her inspirational story on her Instagram account. She referenced the harsh economic situation in Nigeria as well as Hurricane Harvey which wreaked havoc on Texas in her story. Ogbodo wrote: "Today, With all the Negative Things going On In this Our beautiful World, e.g. # nigeriaeconomy #hurricaneharvey etc ., I choose to Give Somebody Somewhere HOPE! I will share this story with you because I know you need to hear it, A Story behind the Hustle that Many of Us would dare not share. The journey to success and fame is a Very long road, There is nothing like Over night Success. Sometimes many people are not prepared enough mentally before embarking on this path to achieve their dreams and after so many Ups & Downs, disappointments , they give UP on their dreams,forgetting that the aftermath of Success is the footprints you leave for those people who idolize you as their Role Models. On a Daily , I received countless comments on my feeds , emails and DMs from FANS telling me how much I inspire them and how they want to grow up to be like me someday and this sometimes breaks Me and make me Cry tears of joy, because I too ,almost gave up on this Dream a lot of times in the past! Those days in the past when I would turn up for auditions at Naiko hotels & MacDavos hotels as Far back as 2007 in Enugu and end up with just Party Scene roles, I also would always remember being paid #500 naira a countless times & even not being paid in so many jobs as well , Even when my Father got fed up with the whole system and asked me to Quit & go back to school because he didn't see any hope of me making it ! But I was PERSISTENT and Kept BELIEVING! Now , Many Years Fast-forward, many people think I did it without Blinking! Take A look At What HARD-WORK , PERSISTENCE & PERSEVERANCE can do, FAME & SUCCESS Came , broke barriers beyond Limit for Me. So To "YOU" Out there, trying to live your dreams and become Somebody In Life , don't stop believing that "YOU " Can ! No matter What people Say , Never Give Up, Keep Pushing, and Success will embrace You Tomorrow, then you too can be called Over Night Success , hahahaha. So see you at the other Side Yours Sincerely UCHE .O # Stronggirlgettingit #goddess #Successiskey # Somethingbigiscoming ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 32
T
he Most Beautiful girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Peagent which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos on 1 5th September, 201 7. It was an event of Glitz and glam that was organised by the Silver bird Group. It was the 30th Edition of the peagent which first held in 1 986. It had in attendance many celebrities, beauty queens and former Mr Nigeria representatives. The First lady of Ogun State and Actress Stephanie Okereke are members of the judges. The Vice president of the Silverbird Group Mr Guy Murray Bruce thanked everyone and the team for being of help especially in the early days of the peagent and those working now, he gave his vote of thanks. The event was anchored by Ik Osakodiwa and Victoria Pepple. The DJ of the Night was DJ Smooth. The girls who are 36 in number representing each state first came out in there traditional outfits, then in Swim wear outfits and Evening gowns. The judges made a note, that judging the girls started immediately they entered camp.
The first Award of the night was MISS AMITY Which is voted by the contestants, a person they think has the best behavior and it was worn by MISS YOBE. The second Award of the night is MISS PHOTOGENIC - which was worn by MISS ANAMBRA. The Model of the year which was voted during the fashion show that held in camp went to MISS KEBBI Award for the Best Traditional costume went to MISS SOKOTO Award for the Best Evening wear went to MISS BAYELSA. Then it was time for the top 1 5 contestants to be announced. The final winners will be selected from. The top 1 5 were MISS ABUJA MISS BAYELSA, MISS OYO, MISS IMO, MISS PLATUE, MISS ANAMBRA, MISS KEBBI, MISS ONDO, MISS LAGOS, MISS NASARAWA, MISS EDO, MISS NIGER, MISS ABIA, MISS SOKOTO, MISS KWARA.
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Second Question went to MISS SOKOTO. "Its been said that the youth wants to go into entertainment because of fame how are we sure that you ain't here for the fame?" It is a service she said, I would love to serve and it is in no way for fame"
After that the pepper them gang king Olamide performed for the audience. When the Top 1 5 contestants came back up on stage, the judges had a hard time choosing the Top 5 contestants. They finally had to make a decision and these are the top 5 contestants MISS BAYELSA, MISS SOKOTO, MISS PLATUE, MISS KEBBI and MISS OYO The last huddle for the girls was to answer the questions they were asked intelligently as this would ultimately determine who would wear the crown.
First Question was for MISS BAYELSA and her question is "Name the natural disasters that had occurred recently and how it affected the people in those places? "she said- That first of all her heart reaches out to those affected that God should give the the strength to overcome. That one of the recent natural disasters was the Benue floods.
MISS PLATUE- "The Government of Nigeria has been accused of recycling old faces, is it important for the youth to be part of Politics?. She said- 'The youth are more vibrant and they play so many parts in the society and they have the highest percentage of the unemployed, so if the youth will get into politics, Nigeria will be a lot more better.
MISS KEBBI - "The title MBGN is not an elected office or a post. Why is it important to have MBGN? She said, 'We live in a society where people think that beautiful women has nothing to offer, but this pageant has produced great and strong ladies, which shows that beautiful women has something to offer.
MISS OYO - "If you get crowned as the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 201 7, what would you do that other queens has not done? She said 'All our queens has done well in there pet projects and all but what will make me different is to bring back the Miss World title back to our country just like Agbani Darego did in 2001 .'
The judges deliberated and the Vice President of the Silverbird Group Guy Murray Bruce came back up to announce the winners. Prior to that the out-going queen Miss Unaku Anyadike delivered her farewell speech and the final results were announced. 4th Runner Up - MISS BAYELSA 3rd Runner Up - MISS OYO (Miss ECOWAS) 2nd Runner Up - MISS PLATUE (Miss TOURISM) 1 st Runner Up - MISS SOKOTO (Would represent Nigeria at the USA for the Miss Universe peagent) The Winner of the Night and The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 201 7 went to MISS KEBBI. Ihezue Ugochi She will represent Nigeria at the Miss World peagent that will hold in China.
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Butterfly! Ekaz Signatures Takes On Meg Otanwa for New Resort 201 8 Collection Ekaz Signature Creations announces the release of its Resort 201 8 Collection titled ‘Butterfly’ and featuring the award-winning actress, Meg Otanwa. The collection is a multicultural beauty to behold, just like the transformation of a caterpillar to butterfly, the designs exude the euphoria of exploring the universe. They practically accentuate the freed soul, the transformed woman! The sophisticated butterfly design features all positive characteristics of nature: bold elements, adorable symmetry in fabric pattern, striking colours, velvet and sequin adornments. Just add this collection to your wardrobe and get all the attention you deserve.
Credits: Designer : @ekazsignatures Dress worn by Actress: @megotanwa Photography : @ifeoluwaar Assistant photographer: @akanu.nduka ; @ dlorsview Make-up Artist : @bantasyl Hair Artist: @treesesbytobi Stylist: @fayo_ths Videographer: @chukystv
MENSWEAR BRAND, ROGUE PRESENTS
“BOLD & BRUT” SERIES
Confidence, Success & Sophistication! Menswear Brand, Rogue Presents “Bold & Brut” Series The Bold and Brut series by Rogue explores the phenomenon of confidence, success and the sophistication of the modern professional. The corporate world is a highly competitive world and therefore, there is Power in dressing well. Take fictional characters Ghost & Harvey Specter for example! We attempt to show the vivacity and stylishness of a business suit. As a Rogue man, you can be focused, hardworking and also be elegant. We employed basic business suit colors in plain and stripe patterns, dashing style, bold looks and the attitude of a winner.
Credits Label: Rogue @rogue_ng Design/Styling/Direction : Sadic @sadicoflagos Photography: Timi Idowu @timi.idowu Project Assistant : Tijesunimi Adeyemi @ cloudnined_ Shoes: Rogue @rogue_ng . ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 37
Micserah Fashion House Unveils it’s SS1 7 Collection
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To New Beginnings! Micserah Fashion House Unveils it’s SS1 7 Collection Emerging Nigerian fashion brand, Micserah Fashion House (MFH) has unveiled its Spring/Summer 201 7/1 8 lookbook “ To New Beginnings ”. The brand which recently showcased at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 201 7 embodies new Aesthetics to its collection featuring well-tailored luxurious dresses, jumpsuits and creative menswear outfits. The look book features interesting colours, patterns and designs perfect to stand out on the Red Carpet and every other special occasion.
Credits: @micserah_ fashion_house Model: @micserahmodels Makeup: Osemudiamen Okozie Stylist: @fayo_ths Hair: Abisoye Joseph Photography :@ifeoluwaar
KOLA KUDDUS
‘Kintsugi Ombre’ Collection
Kola Kuddus Goes Bold In ‘Kintsugi Ombre’ Collection
Nigerian menswear brand, Kola Kuddus Couture, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 201 8 collection tagged ‘Kintsugi Ombre’. Kola Kuddus is an urban African inspired fashion brand for men that promotes Durban African arts and cultutre through fashion. The collection comes in different colourways and features patterns and styles. The collection comes in different designs ranging from up and down matching pieces, tops and shorts, plain and pattern pieces and lots more. Photo Credit: Kola Kuddus
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Amazing collection from the Fashion Designer of the month- Kola Kuddus. Love the uniqueness of the collection as I have not seen any thing like it, The pop of colours makes this collection like a work of art which lives up to its name as this collection is inspired by Durban African arts and cultiure.. Easy to wear, African streetstyle are some of the words that I can say describe this collection. The styling and background also themed together to potray what the designer had in miNd when this collection was designed. Kudos to the entire team at Kola Kuddus. amazing creativity through this collection.
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AGBADA WEARS A MODERN LOOK IN “THE REALE COLLECTION” BY UGO MONYE
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Credits Designer : Ugo Monye | @ugomonye.official , www.ugomonye.com Photographer: Anny Robert | @anny_robert Models : Cornelius | @royalkennessy , Oluwatoyin | @thetoyin1 7 ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 43
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Abuja Menswear Brand Africana Couture Starring Jim Iyke in Rebellion
Africana Couture has become known for power dressing some of Nigeria’s most influential men and overtime , it has built a reputation over the as a purveyor of impeccable highend menswear clothing for its sartorially discerning clientele from across the country , so their choice of shooting its lookbook campaign with leading Nollywood actor and #ourmumudondo supporter – Jim Iyke- who embodies the true Africana Couture man: confident, stylish and influential is very much up the brand aesthetics alley . The collection is about the understated elegance of simple cuts and impeccable tailoring that are some of the brand’s signature aesthetics. The collection was made from superfine cashmere and hand embroidered in Kogi State. ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 45
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KLAMZIE 'UTUTUOMA COLECTION' OWERRI BASED FASHION BRAND – KLAMZIE STYLES PRESENTS “UTUTUOMA” COLLECTION
Klamzie styles 201 7 collection “Ututuoma” first debut was at the just concluded Africa Fashion week Nigeria 201 7 . According to the designer X.Ututuoma is a wake up call collection inspired by a roaster sound. It represents the average women seeking for an inspiration to achieve or excel in every area of life. The mix of lace,Ankara and silk tells a story of the vigorous woman. The touch of red radiated her love for her country and her determination to make a difference. The combination of Ankar)a signifies her boldness and pride to her origin- the African woman.
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#STREETSTYLE
Steeping out for the weekend, you are relaxed and you don't want something uptight like a suit, you just want to put on some casual wear and a handbag and you are off. Streetsyle is sinple, relaxed, easy going look that will put you in the mood to have fun. Yes it is not a big deal, so we've got these looks for you.
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MUSLIMAH STYLE @ziziofahion
Muslimah Style: Zizi Perfectly Knows How To Impress Us In Style Zizi O. is a 23 years old Moroccan descent born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is a fashion and beauty enthusiast behind the blog Ziziosashion, which is dedicated to sharing her hijab-wearing style. Over the years, she has become a source of inspiration not only for Muslim women but for everyone interested in fashion as she regularly posts tutorials on how to wear the hijab in the most amazing way, showing the world that wearing the hijab leaves plenty of room for self-expression without clashing with religion in any way.
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SHOEGASM
TAJE THE TRAVELLER
SHOEGASM Media Personality Tajé Prest presents The Traveler Tajé has launched its second collection titled The Traveler’s Taje. This collection is a limited edition inspired by Taje‘s travels as she toured Africa recently. Taje explains she was exploring different countries – Burkina Faso, Senegal & Cote D’Ivoire, and their fabrics, which in turn fascinated her and became the theme of the new collection. Each country she visited, she loved seeing a non- tourist version of the country, as she was able to shop for fabrics like a local. The collection is made up of three pairs of slides . Each slide type is named after its material origin as she felt it was best to keep them true to its source. Taje‘s inspiration for the collection is the need for us all to embrace different cultures the best way we can. And to her, this was her first step towards that goal.
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B R I D E Z I L L A
S T E P H A N I E C O K E R 'S M AGICAL WEDDIN G
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Media girl Stephanie coker had a magical wedding recently in Greece. She got married to her beau in a magical location in Mykonos. The location showed a blue pool with the lovely couple standind before there guests. Stephanie rocked two wedding dresses during the occasion with one of them designed by top sartorial genius Andrea Iyamah. Talking about how she met her Husband Daniel Aderinokun she said "He saw me sitting alone while waiting to meet with someone who never showed up, so he sent a waitress over to ask if I wantted anything to eat," she says. "I declined because I was there to work and I just wanted to have my meeting. The waitress cheekily suggested I should accept his offer, so I ended up getting takeaway and giving him my business card. He gave me a call and the rest is history ( by the way, when he tells this story, he says I was staring at him-I wasn't!)." she adds in conclusion. Happy married life to them.
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ASOEBI STYLES FROM THE WEDDING Asoebi is very important and these days the guests at the wedding do not joke with it. Normally in every wedding, there is a colour code and the guests must conform with it. aasoebi is the big thing and there are an infinite number of styles you can choose from. Well we got some for you. Enjoy
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BRIDESMAIDS BRIDESMAIDS
A mazing I nspirat ions For TheBridal Train
Everyday that passes, there is an opportunity for fresh inspiration. Like the wedding cake, the friends of the bride and groom are essential components of any good wedding and there are so many reasons why they cannot be ignored by the couple. Bridesmaids dresses are just one the many important things that have to be considered when planning a wedding. When choosing dresses for your bridal train, you have to be sure to consider the shape of the ladies on the bridal train and work with it.
There are so many amazing bridesmaid dresses, you just have to pick one that they all agree with and that will flatter their shapes. If they all have different shapes, it is OK to sew different styles but with the same fabric and fabric colourX the aim is to make sure they all feel good and comfortable in what they are wearing. In case you have the slightest idea or no idea on what your bridesmaid might look good in, below are more photos of bridesmaid dress styles you can pick from. ENVOGUE MAGAZINE 58
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OUTDOOR WEDDINGS 5 Hot Tips To Make Your OutdoorWedding Dream Come True
Weddings generally have that awe-inspiring factor to them, its difficult to maintain a downcast mood when two people are promising each other forever. Add the outdoors to it and you have the perfect atmosphere for a joyous celebration. Having your wedding outdoors can be very amazing but like every good thing, it requires some patience and good planning. There are so many things to think (and worry) about, from the weather to the bathroom situation, it’s a lot to take on! If you’re thinking of getting married al fresco, here are a few ideas to keep things running smoothly. Prepare For The Weather: This is by far the most important point to note as an ill-timed rain is enough to ruin all your plans. Consider the prevalent weather situation and plan accordingly. Make provision for sturdy umbrellas and other necessities that may be required. Make Your Guests Comfortable: Make your guests’ comfort top priority by making sure your site is wellequipped with things like fans, outdoor heating units, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks e.t.c. Nail down a plan for buying or renting the things your venue doesn’t offer as early as possible. Plan Your Photography: Talk to your photographer about where the sun will be during your ceremony so you can plan the ceremony and seating arrangements accordingly. You don’t want to realise the morning of that day that you’re going to be hidden in shadows or squinting into the sun in your photos. Windproof Decor: If wind is a possibility (and it is most places), double check that all your decor can withstand a very strong breeze. Prepare For Sound: Make sure everyone will be able to hear you! No one wants to strain to hear your vows or the toasts. Depending on how open and/or busy your space is, you may need to hire someone to set up audio equipment.
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TUBO BRID AL COLLECTION
TUBO Bridal in this collection is giving us a modern and yet traditional option to the wedding gown. Here the model wears one of the collection. A version which is composed of lace and beads
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TUBO is a Nigerian bridal fashion brand based in Lagos, that is popular with alot of societal elites and has been responsible for lots of wedding gowns that made a lot of headlines. The brand has now released its first bridal collection tagged “Her Form” for 201 8. The inspiration behind the collection was strongly drawn from the essence of colour, silhouette, line and texture and how they don’t just make up the soul of a dress but also relate to a woman. The lookbook was modelled by budding model Olufunke Williams with Emmanuel Oyeleke handling the photography. Beauty, hair and styling were the works of Peace Ibadin, Kemi Amusan and Oluwatosin Ogundadegbe respectively. @tubo_clothing
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Another version of the TUBO bride with the puffed sleeves being the wow factor in this version
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Another version inculcating the off-shoulder trend. Would work in a wedding reception, court wedding or a special dinner
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A cape can most times never go wrong on a dress. Here a beautiful cape in the front is giving this version the wow factor
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The front cape version here shows the details at the back, highlighting the beauty of the TUBO bride
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This version looks like something a bride would wear in Morocco, classy, elegant, traditional bride
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The wedding is over and its time to party, swipe on something sexy like this reddish brown flowery gown and get ready to suprise your guests on the dance floor
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This version is perfect for the reception or even for the bridesmaids. For a red thememed wedding, this would work perfectly
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This version is perfect for the reception or even for the bridesmaids. For a red thememed wedding, this would work perfectly
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TUBO @tubo_clothing.
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REL AXAT ION
What does relaxation mean to you. Lounging by the pool, reading an entertaining novel, taking a walk, watching your favorite movie and so on. Amid the struggles of daily life, relaxation has become a priority. When you are stressed, do one of these six things and you will see the difference. You will start feeling relaxed in a minute. Stare up at the ceiling and count down from 60. Gazing
upward stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which lowers blood pressure and slows the pace of the breath. Slow, deliberate counting will also help rid your mind of distractions.
Write down your worries in a notebook, then set it aside for tomorrow. Putting your problems
down on paper—and knowing that they're there for you to work through later— may help take your mind off of them while you're trying to rest. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth 10 times. Deep breathing slows the
heart rate and calms the body. Focusing on your stomach rising and falling, and your breath flowing in and out, will help you concentrate on your body, instead of outside distractions. Imagine floating on a cloud, and what you would see passing by. Guided imagery is a
powerful meditation tool that can give you a temporary escape from everyday worries and stresses. Invite all your senses to participate: Imagine what you see, hear, and smell in this peaceful place.
Slowly tense and relax your muscles, from your head down to your toes. The body responds
to stress by involuntarily tensing your muscles, which can cause pain and discomfort. Progressive muscle relaxation reduces muscle tension and general mental anxiety.
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TRAVEL RESORT OF THE MONTH
A view of the Wispering palms beach resort, Lagos
Whispering Palms Resort, Lagos Whispering Palms Resort is situated in an environment that provides a stunning ambience. It is surrounded by beautiful green scenery that enhances the aesthetic feel of the resort. It provides guests with what they need to get away from the usual hustle and bustle of Lagos足足 one is the private beach with a breezy atmosphere. Whispering Palms Resort is situated at Iworo/Adijo Town, Badagry, Lagos . Whispering Palms is a conference resort center occupying about 8 acres of land. It is located at Iworo Village, off Lagos Badagry Expressway, Aradagun. Whispering Palm Hotel is the ideal choice for families on vacation and lovers. The rooms it offers are homey with facilities that are functioning effectively. The toilet and bathroom are modern and come with toiletries for guests' comfort. The rooms are spacious and have air conditioning units. Guests need not work to the front desk as an intercom has been placed in the rooms. There is a fridge that guests can use to store drinks and canned foods; in足room safes are also available for guests to store items of value. The room categories at Whispering Palms Resort include: Standard Room, Mini Suite, Rear Room and Mini Executive. Complimentary breakfast is served to guests. Whispering Palms Resort has a swimming pool where guests can have a relaxing swim. It also hosts a gym for fitness enthusiasts who would like to have workout sessions. A basketball court is also available for those who would like to engage in recreational activities. There is a conferencing facility where training, presentations, meetings and seminars can be held. Guests get to taste daily delights offered at the on足site restaurant. Exotic drinks such as coconut drinks are served at the bar. Guest can also visit the business centre for business support services.
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Whispering Palms Resort, Badagry Lagos Choosi ng a Resor t i s t he best t r avel i ng t o any dest i nat i on, easy t o get gui des and you wi l best pl aces t o chi l l i n t he ci
when i t wi l l be l be t ol d t he ty
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UPCYCLING TIPS
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Here an old tool box is used in the garden
An artwork made with old phones
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SIDE HUSTLE
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AM THE
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BOSS
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December,201 7
The 201 7 fashion will hold in Port Harcourt on the 25th of November. It is organised to show the fine and rich culture of the people through fashion and style.
Nigeria Fashion Expo 201 7 is being organised by ELANEXPO
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