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Creativity. Entertainment. Black
September/October. Issue 1.Vol.1
Exclusive interview Runway trends
Ronke Ademiliyu, creator AFWL
AFWL
The W-List at the AFWL Adebayo Jones Anita Quansah House of Marie
The Jeweller's Lounge Women4Africa exclusive 'Africa Through a Fashion Lens'
Special edition Africa fashion week london 2012
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Contents Issue 1 Volume 1 Editors end
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Making the Event: Preparations AFWL 2012 Exclusive Interview with AFWL creator; Ronke Ademiluyi.
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Fashion Runway Trends AFWL: The W-List The Jeweller’s Lounge: say it with a tribal stone; Understanding Gem stones C. Hub at the AFWL
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Events Igboamaka day: London event. Women4Africa Awards night.
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Features Pepper Okwesa: A fashion Insider Exclusive. DJ Unbeatable: 21Year Old Best DJ BAFTA Award Nominee Meet Tola the wise one.
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Food Searching for the real taste of Africa in London. Vivian Uche (Echejiuba): The banker who makes Lagos Hot Cakes
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Health and Beauty Drink your way to wellness Osteoarthritis and African Americans.
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Relationships Fulfilling a Woman’s heart desire: Give her what she wants.
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C.Hub Creative Lounge 8 Simple ways to turn your hobby to business. Book Reviews. Poetry Corner: The Summer Sky. By: Fauntee. Music Reviews, by: Ayo Kila. Films review, by: Ayo Kila. Creative News and Updates Summer Out and About: Listings
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Laugh It OUT Riddles and more Jokes with Arowolo Jelil Olasunkanmi Random Jokes with Nonso.
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EVERYTHING ELSE. Acknowledgements and credits Contributors FaunteeWrites Publishers
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Editor’s Letter
Splash your From Editor’s End. Beneath the struggles, within the mind, with the untamed strength and hope, Africa lies in wait to unleash her yet to source though tampered vigor in creativity. No wonder Afro inspired designs have remained irresistible in the world of fashion and style. In this debut edition of C HUB, specially dedicated to bringing you ‘Africa through a Fashion Lens’, we focus on the splash of Colour and vibrancy from the AFWL 2012. We hope to steer your imagination closer to the real Colours of Africa. C HUB is loaded with pages of inspiring designs from the "W-list" of African designers, exclusive interview with the woman who made the show what it was as well as trends from the run way and a fashion editor’s verdict. C HUB cuts through the chase and puts you face-to-face with these captivating styles, guaranteed to have you smiling through the pages. Ronke Ademiluyi the creator of AFWL is delighted and appreciates your response and support for African creativity and we hope that you will stay plugged in for more creative excitement with C HUB. I hope we have been able to make your day worthwhile. Thank you. Keep flipping! Yours, Faustina Anyanwu. Chief Editor.
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Making the Event AFWL Exclusive: Ronke Ademiluyi; creator AFWL. During the preparatory stage of the event, we hooked up With the beautiful talent behind it. This is what she had to say.
Africa Fashion Week London 2012: Making the Event. Ronke Ademiluyi: interview by: Faustina Anyanwu. How does it feel to be the brain
How important is it for you to see
What do the designers and models
behind this huge event?
that African design and designers
hope to achieve from showcasing at
Uplifting. I feel privileged to be the one but
are represented in the world of
the event?
its not without help and support. I have a
fashion?
Exposure to the major high street
brilliant team of consultants, experts and
It is very necessary to get these designers
merchants and the general public. We want
advisers. Together we were able to pull off
and their brand out there. Africa has the
to create awareness and accessibility for
the 2011 event and we hope that 2012
talent and creativity. We want to create an
them. We have invited major buyers to
will also be brilliant.
affordable platform for these talents to
assess these brands and see if they can
excel not just in UK but globally.
have them in their shops. Also to create a
How were you able to conceive the
trend within African fashion and designs.
idea?
What are you expecting from the
Having attended so many African fashion
designs by these African designers?
Are you happy with the support so
events in New York and around the world,
We expect wow designs, vibrant colours.
far from the people, the masses and
I thought it would be nice to also bring it
African and contemporary designs infused
media?
here to the UK. UK has lots of Africans in
together. We are looking also closely at
Yes, We have got a lot of media support
Diaspora and each country is doing their
quality. Quality is the major criteria. Our
and coverage. But our biggest challenge
own thing. But I wanted to create an event
production team – Mahogany productions
has been finance. We haven’t got much
that will create the platform for every
led by Mr Sola Oyebade who has been in
sponsors and brand advertisers, but that
African to showcase their design and
this for 15years is in charge and is closely
won’t stop us, we will go ahead and pull
express their style.
monitoring quality.
the show.
When you started on this project,
Are we going to see a winner
After now, is AFWL here to stay?
did you ever have the incline how
designer? Any prizes or rating for
How frequently are we going to be
huge it was set to become?
the designers?
seeing it?
No! Last year, we estimated to have 700 to
No. Not this year. Hopefully from next
For now it will be yearly. But we hope to
1000 people to attend the event. But
year there will be competition and prize to
have it twice a year in the future.
shockingly, we had a turnout of massive
help these designers fund their brand.
enthusiastic 4700 audience. We were so
What message do you have for
taken because we had rented an
Who can be eligible to showcase on
those people who are yet to decide
accommodation space to take just 700
this event?
on coming for the event?
people. That showed there was a real
AFWL is mostly to promote emerging
Come and see the best of Africa fashion
demand for African fashion here in the UK.
designers and new talents. However, we also
and design. Come and have fun. It is going
So this year, we have arranged to have it at
invited established names for the new comers
to be an unforgettable event to witness.
spitalfield market with a space to
to draw inspiration.This year Anita Quansha
Thank you so much Ronke and best of
accommodate 10,000 people.
and Adebayo Jones will be attending.
luck on the event.
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The new Man up is man down: The sparkles make these Tees extra cool, adds that approachable great guy look. Throw over any Chinos for a dress down big boy day or night. The new man up way.
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Fashion.
The Juicy Oranges. The yellows/red hues are here to stay this season. The juicy orange is the colour you can't ignore. Obviously making statements on the runway. Accessorize with prints to create that you style or make a bold fullstops with a colour block. September-October 2012 C HUB 15
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Fashion.
Autum ready set go. These autum ready set go Afro blocks are the perfect collections for the unpredictable british summer autum weather mix. Once you are guarded with any of these, you have got absolutely nothing to worry about. Bring it on - the cold.
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The Ankara. 1-3 Ankara print is a sophisticated identity treasure. With clever details and great experiements with design and style, the results come together looking great. We have seen the ankara print with the block patches, the 3pieces, the fitted and flowing gowns all in different hues, texture and patterns. Slip on some cool gladiator chocolate sandal and a genuine brown leather tote bag to finish off the glam for purpose . Honestly, Ankara has gone beyond the cut and sow era.
The Elastic Pencil Mini. 4-6 The pencil minis with Eldimaa's combination of lycre and ankara makes this a modern everyday purpose wear. The grean/teal colours are fresh and easy to mix and match with the yellows and almost anything. Throw on a piece of blazer for the perfect ladylike.
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The W-list of designers at the Africa fashion week London attracted a whole 60 African and African inspired designers who showcased on the back-to-back catwalk show. The cultural extravaganza of our time. Having seen the sizzling event, we looked at the background of the top named designers to find out what truly set them above others.
1. Adebayo Jones: Famously
training as a fashion designer in one
known as the King of couture
of London’s leading fashion colleges.
London based award winning fashion
Now he is a renowned name for
designer and style consultant is the
using his own fabric creations in
most talked about name that graced
making the most lavish and luxurious
the runways.
collections of gowns.
Mr Adebayo has long been
His pret a porter collection reflects
associated with exquisite, glamour,
the style and elegance that defines
elegance, opulence, and style
his career over the years.
creation. Is it then any wonder that his label After completing his first degree in
’Adebayo Jones’ has been widely
humanities, he went back to his first
embraced in the global world of
love according to him. He began
fashion.
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2. Anita Quansah: A name
her into making bespoke jewellery
associated with bespoke jewellery
designs. Quickly, her jewelleries
creation. A graduate of Chelsea
became a world phenomenon
college of Arts and design London.
receiving immediate media attention
Since she entered the fashion
and have long been featured in
industry, she has been collaborating
world’s best fashion and style
and creating unique, sophisticated
magazines.
embroided textiles for some of the leading fashion houses in the world:
With Anita, there is nothing left to
DKNY, Christian Lacroix, Ecko, and
waste. She reclaims parts of vintage
Victoria’s secret among others.
jewellery and semi precious stones, rare African beads and textile, mixes
While she made name designing
them together to create over stated
textiles, Anita used her collection of
dramatic unusual hand made,
textile and vintage gems to create
timeless pieces that only speak for
stunning work of art that launched
themselves.
3. House of Marie is one of Nigeria’s
Facts:
leading fashion houses by a woman of
a. Joan studied economics at University of
talent and vision; Joan Ibuzo.
Sokoto in Nigeria.
She is driven by her passion for fashion.
b. She then went back to study business
Her vision and unique touch has brought
management at Lagos Business School of
her the rise and rise in the fashion industry.
Pan African University.
Right now, House of Marie has its store
c. She was instrumental in finding the
and distribution in the United States. Today,
beautiful Agbani Darego – (the winner
House of Marie focuses on female full high-
“Miss world” 2001)
end apparel line with a low-end clearance off shoot to make the collection more
d. In 2009, she officially launched her line
accessible to the larger audience.
and brand “The House of Marie” after nine years of setting and making fashion trends.
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For centuries, gemstones have been used
Opal: This is and very extreme strong
it is thought to come from the moonlit.
for various purposes. Used for painting,
stone. It is used for mirroring hidden
This stone accentuates the natural Colour
healing, worship, to divine meditations,
feelings, emotional desires, and most of
of anyone who wears it. It arouses
cosmetics and of course as costume.
human mind controlled activities. With
passion, calms anxiety, anger, tension and
Opal, nothing is hidden. Opal may
stress. It enhances positive feelings. It helps
However in recent times, these stones
stimulate love and passion, or energy,
women to stay comfortable with their
have become a wardrobe must have for
negative or positive.
femininity.
fashion. We went on a search to gain true
Moon Stone: This is a stone for lovers.
The search continues‌
understanding of these stones‌
In India it is believed to be sacred because
every fashionista and the entire world of
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8. 1. Antique turkish tribal ring with grunge pattern and blue stones said to be over 100years old. 2. Precious pearl necklace. Perfect for a bride. 3. An ethnic style gold pendant with African rare beads. 4. Gold tribal costume style neck lace. 5. Luxurious necklace with many beautiful stones. 6. Ancient style ring. 7. A carved green stone jade pendant with a woven kite bag on a wooden mere. 8. Hand made colourful woven ethnic bead necklace.
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Creative search:
C. Hub team spoke to up coming designers at the AFWL.
From top: Keve designers Elodie, Dyzn, dapri jewels, Solomon Apollo Bags.
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C. Hub with Nkechi Okakpu, top 7 finalist Model of Colour.
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On the 4th of August 2012, Igboamaka celebrated Igbo day in London. A day that brought together all Igbos in the UK to celebrate their culture and also gave many the opportunity to meet one another. The event saw a host of Igbo performers including; Wilson Nwanekwu, Mr Feasibility, Amazin Ijeoma Nwaeze, Ohafia war dance, Mmanwu Nnewi and many more. For more updates on Igboamaka upcoming events visit their website.
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Events//
Women 4 Africa awards night: overview On 19th of May 2012, Women4Africa saw women from all over Africa and beyond rewarded for their hard work. The event was an opportunity for African women to be recognised and empowered to lead the society. Stella Damasus the Women4Africa ambassador, in her keynote speech, raised the challenges and wows that women in Africa are faced with. Till date, African women and girls are still raped and abused both sexually and otherwise. It is now every body’s responsibility to lend a helping hand in changing the story of African women she said. Continuing in the same light, Tola Onigbanjo CO- founder of Women4Africa added, ‘changing the story of the African woman is exactly what we stand for. It is traditionally okay for the African woman to be the carer who is never cared for. She goes on and on caring for others, sorting out every other person’s problems and is never expected to receive same. African women need to be cared for, loved, provided for, appreciated, rewarded and recognised. That is the primary goal of Women4Africa awards. Recognising and appreciating these women’s efforts in our own little way’. Various categories were awarded including; Businesswoman of the year, Humanitarian woman, Inspirational woman, and outstanding woman of the year among others. Nominations for the 2013 awards have now begun. This is the time to recognise that exceptional woman in your life. So go on to the website, women4africa.com and get nominating.
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Features.
Fashion insider’s Verdict: Pepper Okwesa Accept your flaws, be yourself, be proud of who you are. Feel free to talk about your heritage, warns Pepper Okwesa (fashion editor and celebrity stylist).
There has been a surge in the
numerous fashion show bandwagons,
African fashion industry, what do
which is becoming more like a trend. That
you think is keeping the drive?
is not my vision for African fashion. It has
It's kind of this inefficacy for such a long
to be something that has come to stay
time in describing African style fashion and
rather than a trend.
culture. For ages the west have dominated the fashion world. But we are in an era
What do you recommend as a
when people are fade up with being told
wardrobe must have for a busy
who they are, about their culture or what
Black woman and why?
to wear. People are now taking time to
That's simple:
represent their work and having their voice
a). Head gear/wrap - preferably in African
heard.
fabric. It is very important for one of those bad hair days. b). Foot wears with platform
I think social media has been a great tool
or wedge: They will keep you glamorous
in making things happen for people. It's
yet comfortable.
much easier now to have people network
c). Over sized T-shirt: Gives you the look of
Grey: Because of his Colour combinations.
and have their say. Media now is no longer
not trying too hard yet classy.
They are ever fresh and his cuts stay very
in the hands of a few. There are new
d). Accessories: Keep them simple and on
well on the body.
publications appreciating and expressing
point. Helps to keep up the look and bring
African fashion and style. So with all that, it
them all together stylish and beautiful.
long to happen.
Makioh: This guy is really into timeless indigenous fabrics that are tasteful and
just seems like an explosion waiting for too What Colour does it for you?
beautiful.
Honestly my choice of Colour depends on What is the market reaction to all
my mood at a particular period. However,
Duruoluwo: His collections are amazing and
these are they buying?
it's all about your skin tone and what suits
he uses master print.
“Yes! People are buying, embracing the
you. For me for example I would go for
Vivla resistant: I love her combination of
creativity, quality and uniqueness of African
corral/oranges and turquoise; they are
different prints. Exceptional.
print and style. African fashion has gone
bright and uplifting. White/pale look and
beyond mere cutting and sowing Ankara.”
feel fresh. Black, is sophisticated, you can't
How can African women use their
My only concern is that the designers are
go wrong with black. It goes well with
style to express confidence and yet
having their collection ridiculously
almost every single Colour and occasion.
sexy? First thing is coming to terms with yourself.
expensive. I wish they could concentrate more on the everyday people and working
Who is your Favourite African
Knowing your shape and going with who
to meet the needs of the masses. Also to
designer?
you are rather than copying or trying to be
work on getting better in the quality of
It's ever changing but at the moment, I
someone else. Accept your flaws. You are
their work than jumping into the
would say...
whom God made you and no one can
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Features. change that. Stay simple, stay you and people will come to know you with your style and appreciate that. It is also very important for the ones that look up to you. Like your daughter, niece etc. They will learn that mum is confident in herself and begin to appreciate that in themselves too. Looking good is about the inner confidence and not from bleaching and doing all sorts of things. What trend do you predict this summer? Vintage; 20s, flapper dresses with tassels. Colour; we are going to see more of the yellows, oranges, techno, and deep blues. African print; laces, they are going to be more obvious and bold. You will see dressing made in full with laces.
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Yes! People are buying, embracing the creativity, quality and uniqueness of African print and style. African fashion has gone beyond mere cutting and sowing Ankara.”
YOANNA ‘PEPPER’ OKWESA
Yoanna Okwesa, also known as Pepper to her
Her journey started from the age of 15, when she was always
pals is a freelance Stylist with a BA Hons
styling and organising school and church fashion shows without
degree in Culture, Society and
having an idea of what fashion styling was, all she knew was that she
Communications from the University of
loved using her imagination, yielding every opportunity to be
Birmingham and currently undertaking an MA
creative, break the rules, playing with clothes and spending her
in Strategic Fashion Marketing & Management
pocket money on chocolate and fashion magazines (still does).
at the London College of Fashion. Pepper works as a creative director for runway shows, fashion editorials and commercial
Pepper has since, been exposed to the world and work of fashion by
projects and has begun working as a fashion brand and marketing
holding various roles at Pride Magazine,The Mayor of London’s
consultant. As the former Fashion Editor of FAB Magazine for the
Kulture2Couture fashion exhibition, Maria Grachvogal and at The
past 2 years, Pepper also has a pet project clothing label - Purple
Communications Store working at London Fashion Weeks. Working
Pepper Clothing borne from her love of art, her heritage and
alongside award winning Fashion Photographers Suby&Sinem and
photography. When she is not art directing a photo shoot or
other sought after photographers Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Moussa Moussa,
fashion show she is alongside her sisters travelling and collecting
Asiko and Jide Alakija she has styled for Arise, BHF, Canoe, FAB, Pride,
vintage and retro accessories and clothing for the boutique they
New African Woman,True Love and TW Magazines. Her portfolio
own named Retrospective in Lagos.
also includes styling celebrities Shingai from the Noisettes, M3nsa & Wanlov The Kubolor, Wiz Kid,Tiwa Savage, Bez Idakula, Omotola
As put by a close friend Pepper is ‘a London girl with Lagos
Jalade –Ekeinde, Eldee, Eku Edewor, Flavour,Yvonne Vixen Ekwere,
pumping in her veins and Cuba in her heart.’ Pepper has a deep
Keffe, Shiikane and Duncan Daniels and creative directing and for a
passion for creating visual phenomena, to see hers and others
variety of designers such as Nkwo, Re-Bahia and Zebra Living.
concepts conceived in the mind, come alive through the art of storytelling using photography and garments, contributing her two
www.pepperokwesa.com/www.retrospectiveonline.com
penny and naira to the global union of fashion, art and style.
Twitter: @purplepepperlov
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Features.
DJ Unbeatable: 21 year old Best DJ BAFTA Nominee; Interview by Gozie Nwagwu. DJ Unbeatable has been distributing Nigerian music globally through his mixtapes. In 2008 he was nominated for the best DJ award at the BAFTA awards, since then his career in the music industry has been on the rise and he seems to be enjoying it. C. Hub magazine caught up with him in his home in the UK on a hot afternoon and this is what he had to say: Q: What inspired you to become a DJ at a very young age? My life is all about music. From my secondary school time, I began to develop love for music. But my parents were like No, you need to go to college , university, blah, blah ,blah and I did it . Eventually, in 2005, I started to do DJ professionally and ever since, it has been a long road. I thank God though. Q: When you started, did you think you will be successful? Yes! I told you all my life is about music. When I go out with my friends, I like to go to the busy side of the fun and get fully involved. This eventually leads to success. Q:You were nominated for the best DJ category in 2008/2009 BAFTA AWARDS, how great was that? To be honest for the fact that I was even nominated gives me the real boost. At least, I know someone out there enjoys what I do. That was a big deal for me. Q: Have you performed in Nigeria since you left? No, but I am looking forward to that this year. Q: How many hits have you been making? Right now I can tell you things are rosy. I 30 C HUB September-October 2012
made a mixtape in 2008, I remember a friend called me from Glasgow to say “ I was in a bar and your music came on, I was proud to tell them I know the DJ. And they were like, NO WAY”!
with the government and the people. But it’s not, its every where. Frankly, it’s hard work, I don’t rest from Wednesday to Monday. I am always, always very busy. I don’t rest. There’s never a dull moment.
Eventually I went back online to check how many downloads I got and it was amazing. At a point I was having 7000 downloads in a week. Since then, I make sure that every 2 to 3 months, I pull out a mixtape just to thank my little followers.
Q: It’s like clockwork? Yes. It is not easy. You got to go on and on. I don’t rest, trust me.
Q: How would you describe your style of music? When it comes to music I can change the mind of the crowd. It all depends, I can do Hip hop, RnB, Reggae, Old school, Afrobeats, Soca, in fact any music at all.
Q: What has been your worst gig? I would say it happened in a casino in the West End a couple of years ago. I got booked for a party, they said they had this thing and it happened that they had something else. The whole thing got messed up.
Q:You mentioned Afrobeat, what do you think of Fela? I was little then but from the stories I heard, he changed the music scene. I enjoy his music so much. I don’t think he would have anticipated the changes that we are seeing now as everyone is into African music. Q:To get to this height, how much challenge did you have to encounter? Listen to me, there is politics every where. I thought it is something that has to do
Q: Who is your music Icon? Sunny Ade.
Q: What’s the worst advice you’ve got? When I started DJ, someone told me, “ you better stop this thing you are doing and look for something better to do with your life. Q: What advice do you have for upcoming DJs? Live up to your dreams don’t get discouraged.
Features.
Meet Tola, the wise one. Profiled by Zoba Ohaeri. A qualified project manager, Tola used her know- how to manage Europe’s largest gathering of African Women at the 2012 Women4Africa Awards which was hailed as “the best in 14 years of show business. A Master class in award ceremonies, a gathering of the Cream of African society in the UK”
Women4Africa Founder, Author,
that I would eventually end up
TV/Radio Personality and Speaker
doing something that involved us
Tola Onigbanjo has no plans of
women as we have so much to
slowing things down. Her passion
give”.
for Women, parenting and a host of other things has always been at the
She is a proud mum of 4 children
forefront of everything she does.
and 1 stepdaughter.” I am a
The launch of her book ‘STEPS’ (a
parenting mentor and never fail to
book on step parenting) in 2007
give continuous parenting advice to
sent her straight into radio where
families and friends,” says Tola.
she remains till today. Her style of making guests feel at ease and as
“Women4Africa was birthed
well as promoting the best of
out of a 20-year desire to see
Africa’s artists, makes her definitely
women elevated and celebrated by
a force to be reckoned with.
all. The 2012 awards ceremony was just the launch but there is a lot
She is also an established compere,
more to Women4Africa as we
wowing a crowd of over 2000 at
continue to produce new and
the ASA concert at the Indig02 in
exciting parts to it all the time. I
2011, 2 days of Africa fashion week
have combined my many skills and
London 2011. Making it 8 shows
experiences over the years into
she single- handedly compered to
Women4Africa. My background
the delight of fans and supporters.
is in banking, hairdressing, project
She went on to also compere at
management, counselling, writing,
Women4Africa 2012.
hosting/presenting just to mention
Confirming her as one of the most
a few. These are what help to build
relevant Comperes and show
the whole Women4Africa
organisers in the African scene in
platform, coupled with the fact that
the UK.
I and my CO-founder husband have a great and supportive team”.
Tola was a hairdresser for over 20 years so you can see where her
Tola is a radio and TV personality,
passion for women came from.
2011 award winning presenter and
Being there to listen to the stories
host. Her show Africa Finest airs
of her clients, some happy, some
every Monday 8pm to 10pm on
sad and some inspiring. “I knew
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Civilised Society by Ambrose Onyekwere, and Homelessness by Ambrose Onyekwere. Buy from/Published by www.authorhouse.co.uk and www.authorhouse.com Ambrose Onyekwere (Phone: 07951137125)
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Food.
Searching for The real taste of Africa. By: Emeka Anyanwu Great transformation has been going on
tummy rumbling, like that of Naati from
no matter how you try to tantalise your taste
within the African restaurant industry but
Zebrudai.
buds, or how much skill you think you have in
not as amazing and exciting as the one
the art of gastronomy you can not tackle
sweeping recently across the London high
With great delight, I took a seat at the far
streets. The chilling economic downturn is
right corner closer to the Kitchen door to
not holding it back. The new breeds of
give me a clear view of what’s going on.
Immediately came a huge rumbling noise
entrepreneurs are determined to push
I had a quick glance around and their
from my stomach threatening. If I brace
beyond their boundaries. My task is to
décor was just captivating, the background
up, and get on top of you, you will be
locate a perfect place to dine in London
music was a smooth sound from Fela’s
gone in a minute. Next I engaged this
me”. I said to myself, “this is not a joke”.
Afro-beat. I
jollof rice in a battle armed with a sword
muttered to
in my right hand and a big shovel in the
myself, “this is
left. To be fair, the battle lasted for about
purely worth the
25minutes. I was left sweating and panting,
walk”.
but truly satisfied. Yes, this truly captures
Quickly, I placed
the essence of African home cooking.
my order. “I am in for a 3 course
The journey
meal today”, I said.
continues…
As I wait for the arrival of my jellof rice, I mean my order, I did not waste time to gulp with the real taste of Africa.
down my beloved bottle of Guinness stout shaking my head to the tune of the
Then my journey began. On this day, my
music. Suddenly, the waitress appears with
friend Uzo twitted, if you want to taste
my plate of heaped hot piping spicy jellof
typical African meal, just visit ANEDO!
rice.
Wow, I said, “I must go there to taste for myself. Two days later, I stomped through
“Hi, are you all right?” she asked. “Oh yeah
the busy and bustling street of Deptford
am good, am good.” As soon as she left, the
defiling all traffic congestion caused by the
food started to communicate to me.
influx from the Olympics. Since there is no
“Traditionally I am a giant of a food, you
dress code, I decided to dress casual as to
must have heard the historical food
blend in well with the tourists marching
presented in a wedding ceremony
up and down the street.
in Chinua Achebe’s popular novel;Things Fall Apart”.
As soon as I stepped into the doors of
Continue Sir, I said, I have
this restaurant, gosh! I was welcomed by
my ears to the
the oozing aroma of fresh African dish
ground. He
that instantly gave me a mouth watering
continued, “yes
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Food.
Vivian Uche (Echejiuba) The Banker who makes cakes too Profiled by Ibironke Omolola. into one of Nigeria’s leading banks where she is currently working. Her passion for creativity, which is innate, drew her into the art of cake baking and design alongside other confections. She went further to take courses in cake decorating and sugar craft at a foremost cake and confectionery institute in Nigeria. Her business is built upon the foundation of excellence and commitment as she continually strives to build the Laviv Confectioneries brand with innovative Vivian is the Managing Director and
ideas and re-invention.
Creative Director of Laviv Confectioneries, a seasoned banker, cake
The vision of Laviv Confectioneries is to
designer, make-up artist and entrepreneur.
become a household name as it provides quality and professional service to its
She is known for her exquisite variety of
clientele with its ever-evolving cake
cakes for various occasions such as
creations made with the finest
birthday, wedding, engagement, bridal
ingredients.
shower, anniversaries, christening, baby
Putting into consideration each
shower, housewarming, novelty,
customer’s budget, every cake is made
occupational, seasonal, edible topper,
according to the customers’ preferred
character, sponge cakes, cup cakes and
choice.
spectacular dessert cakes. Prior, to the establishment of Laviv Her different cake flavours include
Confectioneries in 2009, Vivian, who is
coconut, chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch,
fondly called ‘Laviv’ by friends and family,
mints and rich fruit with whipped cream,
had delved into the make-up and beauty
raspberry, strawberry, chocolate,
industry. Due to her creativeness having
chocolate ganache, and icing flavours such
honed her skills at the prestigious House
as whipped cream, butter cream and
of Tara International, a beauty/skin care
rolled fondant.
consulting firm in Lagos, Nigeria.
She studied Creative Arts at the
Laviv is married with two adorable
University of Lagos, Nigeria. Upon
children and loves to spend time with her
graduation, she was gainfully employed
family.
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Food.
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Promotions.
We are calling on philantropists and corporate bodies to join our cause. Who we are:
V,Lagos State Football Association, Abia
successful grassroots football tournament
State Ministry of Health, Association of
in Lagos to empower and positively engage
Pauline and Wilson Foundation is
Enugu Resident Non-Governmental
youths especially the unemployed in
registered as anon-profit organization in
Organizations (ASERNGO) etc.
developing their skills, fostering unity, team
Nigeria to provide support to individuals and rural communities in the country
spirit, cooperation and community service Our Works:
through Education, Empowerment,
and also providing a platform for them to advance their career in more financially
Community and youth development and
PWF has been able to
Health projects and programs aimed at
distribute educational
reducing poverty and improving living
materials to some
conditions for the most vulnerable in the
schools in Abia State
society.
which includes
rewarding clubs in and outside the country.
Isuikwuato High school, The Foundation is named after Mr. Wilson
Agboji, Onuaku,
and Pauline Ogah who are role model
Akpukpa primary
citizens in their community in assisting and
schools and programs
empowering lives. The Mission of the
are underway to
Foundation is to use all available human and material resources to build an environment
The second Edition of this tournament is
that reduces
coming up later this year and the process is
poverty in the
already ongoing. There are various other
society.
projects and advocacy projects underway at PWF and the organization is committed
PWF delivers on
to achieving its mission with it’s highly
its foci through
dedicated staff and volunteers.
well structured sustainable
For more information, please visit our
programs,
website to follow PWFs activities and how
projects, advocacy
distribute more in other parts of the
you can, partner with the organization and
and collaborations with other non-profits,
country. The Foundation has also visited
contribute to the development of
government and the private sector to
various health homes and orphanages to
successfully implementing our various
achieve its desired objectives. PWF is also
distribute aid to them and have
programs and projects to better the lives
registered with the Federal Ministry of
empowered over 20 poor widows in Lagos
of the poor and most vulnerable in our
Education in Nigeria, Civil Society
State by training them in some skills and
society. Website:
ActionCoalitiononEducationfor
trade and subsequently gave out micro/soft
All(CSACEFA), Nigerian NetworkofNon-
loans to them as venture capital to
www.paulineandwilsonfoundation.org
Governmental Organizations(NNNGOs),
start/expand their businesses. PWF also last
Email: info@paulineandwilsonfoundation.org
Lagos State MinistryofEducationDistrict
October-November 2011, organized a
Tel: 01-8444903, 2348035092394.
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“The only way to see up is by looking up". Faustina Anyanwu.
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Health and Beauty.
Drink your way to wellness. A secret you never hear often. By Estella Moses. Water is a very essential source of good hydration necessary to stay fresh and youthful. From digestion, absorption and even elimination processes, water is needed. A well hydrated cell and tissue stays efficiently functional and able to withstand stress. Good hydration helps to improve individuals energy level and optimises productivity. Water makes up about 72% of the body fluid and is about 42litres on the average. An average adult on the other hand loses about 3litres of water everyday through perspiration, respiration, elimination and depending on activities and extent of exposure to heat. This amount of loss is significant enough to cause dehydration if not replaced. Drinking water regularly is a habit that can never be harmful. The more water you drink, the more you equip your whole system for the task ahead. Helping your organs stay optimally functional and in good health.
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Relationships.
Fulfilling a woman’s heart desire. Give Her What She Wants. By Flaubert Ajiero. The question "what do women want" has
family. Her flesh and blood have been buying
plagued mankind since the dawn of time,
her gifts ever since she popped out of the
but it seems to take on a renewed
womb; so, they probably have a good sense
importance every time a woman is in a
of her likes and dislikes. They may even
relationship as men around the world
know precisely what she’s expecting from
scramble to buy their girl the perfect gift
you. Just be careful whom you ask. Her
(shoes, jewellery, designer clothes etc.).
mother will be far more likely to know what
Asking your girl straight on sounds like a
she wants than her creepy uncle Gordie.
good idea but could spoil the surprise and shatter the illusion that you’re the perfect
Tap into social Internet age
guy who knows her every desire.
Now is the time to show off your super sleuthing skills by going online.You’d be
To get you started, I have shared my
amazed at what a computer can reveal
desires most and is an easy way to get her
perfect tips on getting it right without
about someone’s personality. Simply click the
what she desire most.
spoiling her night.
“History” button on the upper left-hand side of your girl’s Internet toolbar and you’ll
Gauge her reactions
Visit her favourite store
instantly be transported to all of the sites
Tell your girlfriend that one of your buddies is
If you know your girl’s favourite store then
she’s visited over the last month. While
buying his woman an item that you secretly
you’re already ahead of the game. Simply
you’re snooping around you may also want
have your eye on. If she likes the gift, then it's
drop by, armed with a list of the last few
to check out her “Favourites” or bookmark
worth buying something similar. If she doesn’t
items she purchased. Trust me, the store
sites to see which online destinations she
like the gift then you just saved yourself a few
assistants would be more than happy to
visits most often. Hopefully, there are a lot of
quid and five hours of trying to find parking at
help. So you are not alone.
fishes to be caught in this sea… If your girl is
the mall. But you have to be very careful,
truly obsessed with gifts then it’s possible
these girls are getting smarter these days, so
If, however, you know your lady's favourite
she’s already created a personal wish list at
you’ve got to be extremely tactful.
store but are unsure of her previous
Amazon.com. Another excellent source for
purchases, you may want to rifle through her
wish lists and gift ideas is your gal’s blog or
Fall back on jewellery
closet before your shopping excursion. Not
Facebook page. There’s a good chance she’s
I am yet to see any woman who does not
only will this allow you to familiarise yourself
used both of these platforms to gush over
like jewellery, a good one of course.
with her preferences, but it will also enable
the gift items she’s been lusting after.
When all else fails, buy your girl a glittering
you to determine her size.
pair of earrings or a sparkling necklace. Check her glossy prints.
However, don’t pick out a flashy trinket just
Ask her friends and family
If you’re lucky, your girl will have catalogues
because it glistens in the light. Try to get a
No one knows your gal’s desires better than
at home from all of her favourite magazine.
sense of what stones and metals your
her gaggle of girlfriends. They may even be
Has she been reading C. Hub magazine of
significant other likes most by looking at
up for a shopping excursion to help you
late, then you are in to finding her perfect
her collection and by chatting with her
pick out the perfect gift. Their insight can
Afro inspired exquisite. When she’s not
friends and family. For added romantic flair,
make all of the difference between another
around, leaf through these fountains of great
have the piece of jewellery inscribed to
ho-hum gift and something that will get you
gift ideas and take note of any pages that
show how much you really care. Just make
a little extra "A" rating.
have been folded over or any items that
sure to inscribe the right name, otherwise
Another superb resource when it comes to
have been circled. There’s a good chance
your relationship might not last until same
getting her what she wants is your gal’s
that these are precisely the gifts that she
day is gone.
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Health and Beauty.
Osteoarhtritis and African Americans. By Dr Vitus Okereke.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative
be associated with an impaired capacity for
knee arthritis. Among females, the
wear-and–tear process occurring in joints
tissue repair after injury, and this may be an
prevalence of obesity was highest among
that are impaired by congenital defect,
indirect causative factor. Certain factors
African Americans. Among the majority of
vascular insufficiency, or previous disease or
have been shown to be associated with a
sex-age groups, the prevalence of obesity
injury. It is by far the commonest variety of
greater risk of arthritis. Some of these risk
from 2005-2008 was lower among whites
arthritis. Simply, osteoarthritis is the
factors are modifiable while others are not.
than among African Americans and
“rubbing together” of bones that occurs
Although some of the predisposing factors
Mexican Americans. Among 12 to 19-year-
when the cushion between the two bones
cannot be controlled (innate), for example
old boys, the prevalence of obesity is
in a joint is worn-out.
congenital ill-development, rheumatoid
higher among adolescent non-Hispanic
arthritis or haemophilia, emphasis would be
African Americans (19%) and Mexican
Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease,
placed on controllable factors that are
Americans (22%) than among non-
osteoarthrosis, and degenerative arthritis)
prevalent in the African American
Hispanic whites (17%). Among girls in this
is by far the most common type of
community.
age group, non-Hispanic African Americans
arthritis. Some degree of osteoarthritis is
have the highest prevalence of obesity
evidenced radiographically in the majority
Overweight and Obesity:
of the population over the age of 65 years
Excess weight can
in the United States.
contribute to both the
(28%); the prevalence is (20%) among Mexican Americans and (15%) among non-Hispanic whites6.
onset and Clinically, arthritis is generally characterised by pain and restriction of movement at a
progression of
Mal-alignment of a joint from any cause (for example, bowleg): Recent analyses
joint, aris6ing spontaneously in superficial
from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
joints, obvious swelling or thickening
A large longitudinal prospective
usually accompanies these features. If a
observational study of the knee OA
joint is not swollen and if it moves freely and painlessly through its normal range it is very unlikely that it is affected by arthritis.
showed that African Americans were more likely than whites to have valgus thrust during walking. Which could contribute to the increased risk of
CAUSES The specific causes of osteoarthritis are unknown, but are believed to be a result of
lateral knee OA among African Americans.
both mechanical and molecular events in the affected joint. Disease onset is gradual and usually begins after the age of 40. RISK FACTORS The risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Age alone is not a cause of osteoarthritis, though it may Photos © Shutterstock.com
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Health and Beauty.
TREATMENT OA accounts for 55% of all arthritis-related hospitalisations; 409,000 hospitalisations for OA as principal diagnosis in 1979. There is currently no cure for OA. Treatment for OA focuses on relieving symptoms and improving function, and can include a combination of patient education, physical therapy, weight control, and use of medications4. Surgery is a powerful tool in the treatment of OA. Blacks and persons of low income have lower rates of total knee replacement but higher complications and mortality than whites10. Among black patients with OA, there is much greater belief in the efficacy of physical therapy, Tylenol, herbal medicine, massage, and prayer, and considerably less belief in the efficacy of surgery11. African Americans and white patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip differ with respect to their perceptions of traditional and complementary treatments for arthritis and their self-care practices11. Osteoarthritis affects all races in the USA. The control of overweight and obesity among African Americans would reduce their “exposure� to the disease. Attitudinal change towards treatment options would mitigate the severity of OA in the community.
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Creative Lounge.
8 Simple Ways to turn your Hobby into a Business. By Dr Ugo Obasi. In the current recessionary environment,
1. Just Do It - Many business owners
documentaries, etc. on a topic they felt
with huge unavailability of jobs and “pay
often jump right into this one-to-one, "Do-
passionate about. As a gardener, you could
cuts” becoming the norm, many of us have
It-Yourself" (aka DIY) business model. This
build your status as an eco-friendly expert,
to awaken any entrepreneurial spirits lying
is what we were talking about above,
or teach a class on sustainable gardening, or
within us, as a way to create new careers
where someone who likes fashion thinks,
review the latest tools and supplies.
possibilities or just to supplement our
"I'll be a fashion designer, and design my
current income. The fundamental question
own clothes." Someone who wrote
4. Offer advice on it - As a coach or
when thinking of starting a business is
gardening might think, "I'll be a professional
consultant, you can bring your expertise
...What business should I embark on? I
gardener, or landscape architect." Again,
directly to a client by working with them
advise that a great business to start is one
nothing wrong with these ideas, but there
one-on-one. The distinguishing factor here
based on your hobbies, simply because it is
are other ways to tap into your passions, as
is that you are offering a customised
something you are passionate about. Most
we'll find out next!
solution for a particular client or situation.
importantly, you are possibly already doing
For fashion, this could be working as a
it without getting paid at the moment!
2. Sell it - Another option is to create or
stylist, or style consultant. As a gardening
Your ability to enjoy what you do without
source products that you could sell that
aficionado, one could offer their gardening
being paid for it is crucial for the
relate directly, or indirectly, to your passion.
expertise for model homes, wedding halls,
challenging incubation period of any new
For the fashion example, you could open a
or private estates.
business as well as its long-term growth.
brick and mortar boutique or an online business, where you sell other designers'
5. Invest in it - When you take an
How exactly do you turn your hobby
clothing. Or, for the gardening example, you
investor/owner role, you are putting your
into a viable business?
could open a floral shop, or a nursery that
resources towards a venture or property
Have you always had a way with words, or
sells trees or outdoor fountains or
relating to your hobby, with the hopes of
are you always the go-to person for
speciality tools and supplies, or you could
making a profit on it. If you have an interest
planning parties and events? Do you love
open a produce stand at your local
in fashion, you could help fund a budding
fashion, cooking, caring for animals? Make a
farmers’ market. EBay and Amazon have
fashion designer's fall collection, in return
list of keywords that highlight your
made this model extremely easy for
for a percentage of profits. Or, you could
interests, and don't censor yourself here.
anyone to implement.
rent out a warehouse space for a sample
Anything is possible! Just ask yourself this –
sale, or a runway fashion show. In the
If you had all the money you ever needed
3.Talk about it - Here are where you
gardening industry you might sell or offer a
what would you be doing with yourself
leverage your hobby or your knowledge on
lot of land in exchange for a percentage of
everyday, forever? Once you have a list of
the topic by getting paid to share
agricultural produce sold.
keywords, you can now start
information on it. A blog is a great
brainstorming a VARIETY of ways to
example. Just think of all the “fashionistas-
6. Make Technology for it - A clever
monetise each hobby. Let's say, for
turned-bloggers” online who earn a living
way to find your niche is to think of
instance, you've put down fashion and
by offering their perspectives on the latest
something that would improve the
gardening as two things you're extremely
fashion trends or tips for the budget
industry. Is there some machinery, or
interested in…. Now, let's take a look at 8
conscious shopper. Many experts out there
technology you could create that would
different ways you could turn each of
built their status on certain topics by
make life easier for those in the fashion or
these hobbies into a moneymaking
writing books and articles, making
gardening industry? A database to help
business...
presentations, filming television shows,
track orders for plants, a computer drawing
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Creative Lounge.
application for designers, for example? And don't forget about the budding online and mobile application industry. You could create and sell an iPhone/ iPad application to help people plan their daily outfit; design their dream gardens, and more. 7. Build a Community/Event Around it - Here, you're thinking of ways to rally live people around your hobby. As a fashion lover, you could host a fashion show, inviting budding fashion students to showcase their talent, or organise trunk shows or in-home accessory parties, where women could buy and sell vintage pieces. As a gardener, you could start a community organisation that beautifies impoverished neighbourhoods, teach workshops on flower arranging to homemakers, etc. The idea is to offer access to a community where people share the same passion as you, charging them on a per-head or per-class basis, depending on the format you decide on. 8. Maintain it - Many people make a living by offering services that help preserve or maintain what they're passionate about. For the fashion lover this could be a laundering service, or a bespoke tailor/alteration shop. For a market full of avid gardeners, creating a new formula for plant food could be quite the success story, or even a service caring for precious plants while people are on vacation. So, that's eight to get you started... There are nearly endless possibilities, but I hope these got your creativity brewing! You can definitely turn your hobby into a thriving business to be proud of.
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C. Hub Review.
Book Reviews. By Faustina Anyanwu.
Spider Kings Daughter by Chibundu Onuzo. A tense gripping romantic novel from a first timer,
believable. She brings to life the true picture of the
Chibundu Onuzo. The story reaps through the inner
ever widening gap between the poor and the rich in
skin of Lagos, a city that has it all; corruption,
Lagos society, without taking away the intense
conflicting values from religion, modernisation,
romance between Abike and her street hawker
tradition and industrialisation.
lover.
Chibundu has done so very well using her story telling power to transform a typical Romeo and
A must read recommended by us.
Juliet kind of story into something magical, real and
Usain Bolt: My story. Suddenly he became faster than everyone
Jamaican culture. “Aunt Lily’s pork and
else. This is the book we’ve all been waiting
dumplings”- his favourite. His dad’s grocery
for. How did he do it?
stores down the Sherwood.
Usain as he would put it, “9.58 is my story
Then suddenly, Usain Bolt became one of
so far” In this book he tries to take us all
the sensational and charismatic runners that
way back through his growing up, playing
the world has ever seen. Just like we’ve
cricket and football in the hot Jamaican sun.
known him in the public, Usain has not left
He describes himself as that skinny kid from
anything out in this book, his life, his humour,
the Parish of Telawny where the best yams
his memories and truly Usain Bolt you can
in the world are harvested.
not afford not to read about.
He brings us his nostalgic memories of his
Available on Amazon.com
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C. Hub Review.
Poetry Corner. The summer sky By Faustina Anyanwu. Up there is the Sky
Reviews:
For those who fly high
1. By Janice Canerdy, Author and Poet.
Bright and white and blue
When spring hits, our love of the sun turns into something akin to worship.
Home for the stars and moon
This poem vividly expresses our love for its warmth and renewing power.
A place for the sun to bloom With radiance, we hope for soon
2. By Patsy Pats: Author and Poet.
When summer comes to take the gloom
Nice flowing choice of words, very descriptive and ever great rhyming scheme.
Heaped on us from the cold winter’s doom. To have your poetry or creative write-ups here email in your poem to This is a 5star-rated poem (Fanstory members)
info@fauntee.com with your full names and contact details.
Music review: C. Hub Top 5 music at the moment. Review by Ayo Kila. 1. Smooth talker Angel tops my list of
in this song. It sets the scene beautifully for
been. Kerwin DuBois struck gold when
favourite songs right now with his sweet
London’s up coming carnival
he made Baccanalist because it became a
boy song Wonderful. Apart from his
www.reverbnation.com/lutenants
global carnival anthem, you can’t listen to
obvious good looks and voice, this song is
this song without dancing. Its just one
inspiring people up and down the country.
3. The princess of soca comes in at
those songs that get the party started.
The lyrics are beautiful with a soulful tone
third place on my list proving that she can
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to them, which is setting him apart from all
produce more than up-tempo saucy soca.
Bois/33081492709
the other UK artists that are in the charts
Destra Garcia’s Give Good Love is
at the moment. And also because he’s
shockingly good and a nice change from
5. And finally the last to make it on to my
from my part of London so I’ve got to
what we see Destra doing. This really is a
list, are my boys P-Square featuring
support him. www.thisisangel.com
song for lovers, as everyone can relate to
Akon with their summer/party anthem
the lyrics at one point in their lives. It also
Chop My Money. I’ve loved afrobeats
2. Coming in at number two is the UK
shows how diverse and talented the soca
from a young age and seeing it progresses
Soca duo Lieutenants with their
princess really is. www.mydestra.com
into the UK and American industries is
groovy soca song Betray. It’s not easy to
amazing. But the main reason I love the
make a groovy track that can people can
4. In fourth place is my favourite soca song
song is the beat and their skilful mix of
relate too, especially being a UK soca artist.
for 2012 simply because every time I hear
Yoruba and English in song.
But this London based duo captures the
“oh bacchanal” I end up in Trinidad
www.mypsq#uare.com
feelings of carnival goers all over the world
carnival, even though I’ve never actually
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C. Hub Review.
Film reviews: By Ayo Kila. The Help Review: Automatically you think that the movie will be a story about slavery, like most movies about the American civil rights movement. But The Help focuses on a different side of the civil rights movements that is rarely seen, the house help. This adaptation of Kathryn's Stockett's novel that sees black maids join together to write an tell-all book in 1960s Mississippi. The book exposes what it’s like to be a maid and how their employees have treated them. Skeeter hooks up with Aibileen, in an attempt to understand the heart and mind of someone who is tasked with caring for the children of people with a deep rooted hatred for negro people She is driven, too, by the idea of turning these confessions into a ground-breaking book. The gradual of bond between Skeeter and Aibileen is also heartwarming to watch, but takes away from the gravity of the real cost of Aibileen's rebellion. Aibileen's story is that of bravery and making a difference, which is truly inspiring.
Red Tails Review: Red Tails is the inspiring story from a 1944 experiment by the American government to use African-American pilots to fight against the Nazis. The fearlessness of these airmen challenged the racism within the Pentagon and won the respect of many, although this came with a human cost. represented in a tackily sentimental manner in this movie. The movie shows the men as individuals, which creates a bond between the characters and the audience. It shows some of their strengths, weakness and dreams. Lightning doesn't follow directions, and is highly aggressive fighter. The Germans capture Junior. Marty drinks whiskey. And a couple of the pilots die in battle and from to war injuries. When the pilots are finally given a more responsible assignment, they step up and perform beyond their expectations. The movie ends with the unit being honoured for their part in the war.
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Creative News.
Creative News and Updates. From British arts council. International Architecture and Design showcase 2012. The International Architecture and Design showcase
Architectures of change with focus on the four
2012 began with the London festival of Arch. (23rd
continents with five perspectives by museum of
of June to 8th July), with exhibitions, installations, talks,
Architectures.
debates, and film screening s and more. The event was organised by London embassies and cultural
This saw also exhibitions from Caribbean, Namibia,
institutes throughout the city.
Serbia, South Africa and Taiwan. The major view was to examine architecture, cities, structures and
The part one ended on the 17th of August 2012.
ideas that have undergone radical turns around
The highlights were group exhibitions and
the world‌
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Summer out and about: Events listings.
There is so much to see and do in London this Olympic summer. Here is just the tip of the iceberg of what’s on. 1. Proms in the park: Hyde Park, 8 Sept. Kylie Minogue and II Divo will be playing the Hyde Park, with footage from the last night of the proms. 2. Liberty Festival: 1- 2 Sept. A free arts festival across London is featuring the deaf and disabled performers from UK and beyond. 3. Jesus Christ Super Star: At the O2 ; 21 – 22 Sept. Chris Moyles and CO with classic rock opera keeps the heat on at the O2. 4. London design Festival: 14 – 23 Sept. Now you have the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of design at the 10th London Design Festival at venues across London. 5. Black History Month 2012; From 1- 31 Oct. Programmes from music, talks, films, exhibitions and more across the UK to celebrate Black History Month.
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Laugh it out.
Crack your brain, riddles and jokes with Arowolo Jelil Olasunkanmi. 1.
X is a 7letter word. X is impossible for God. New babies like X better than breast milk. The poor have X and the rich look for X from the poor. If you eat X you will die. Yet X is more important than life. What is X.
2.
A murderer is condemned to death, he has to choose between 3 rooms. The first room is filled with raging fire, the second with assassins and the 3rd with Lions that haven’t eaten in 3 years. Which room is the safest?
3.
Who owns the man?
Mother-in-law:
My son must listen to me and obey my instructions, except if he didn’t suck this breast for more than 1year.
Daughter-in-law:
Mama that was 40years ago. You must realise that it is my breast he sucks now. He has sucked it for more than 5years and he still does.
Mother-in-law:
I carried him for 9months…
Daughter-in-law:
He was only 3.5kg wasn’t he? I carry him everyday don’t I?
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Laugh it out.
Random Jokes with Nonso. 1.The wise fools. Lender:
You can not escape, I must collect my money today.
Borrower: If I kill myself then I will be free from you. (He pulls out a knife and stabs himself to death) Lender:
Smiling he says, ‘if you think you can die with my money. Then you are joking. I will follow you till you pay me. (Also he pulls the same knife and stabs himself to death)
Meanwhile a guy watching from a distance laughs and says… ‘I must watch this to the end’. (He pulls the knife again and stabs himself to death too.) Now if you still want to know what happened next, you know exactly what to do. 2.The stupid Sons. Mr Azu and his friend Oko argues on how stupid their sons are. Mr Azu:
My son is more stupid
Oko:
No! I disagree, my son is the most stupid.
Mr Azu:
OK, lets see, then he calls his son. ‘Son, come and buy me something from the shop. (Quickly, his son dashes off without asking what it is he was to buy.)
Mr Azu:
You see what I told you. You see how stupid he is?
Oko:
Is this what you call stupid? Just wait and see. Then Oko calls his son too and says to him. ‘Son, go home and check if I am at home.’
Like the wind Oko’s son zooms off. Few minutes later, he comes back panting. ‘Papa! Papa!! No you no dey home, mama say you go your friend place.’ 3. Akpos Voicemail (Phone rings) Akpos:
Yello!
Ekaite:
Hi love, it’s me. Can you do me a favour?
Akpos:
Anything for you my love. What’s up?
Ekaite:
I want to look gorgeous for the party and I need 10k for my hair, 15k for a new dress, I saw this shoe at the…
Akpos:
Oh! Hello! You have reached Akpos voice mail please leave a message after the tone or hang up and send a text now.
“
Laughter is the grease that keeps the heart moving” -Faustina.
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Next issue... As we get down into the cold winter breeze, November and December the months of love and gifts, a time to wrap up and get even more creative with what's available to fight the natures cold war. We bring you more pages of inspirations, gift ideas, cold get aways, and take you much closer to the hot spices of African dishes. Don't miss Liz Ogumbo's "La Romance d'ete' collections. She is hot and is bringing with her "elegance, modesty, beauty and that red carpet feel that is effortlessly romantic." We also will let you get down with Nkechi Okakpu, the top model of colour finalist. Nimogems is here also with the ultimate stones to really personalise your christmas wardrobe. Oh, and of course all that happened at the C. Hub launch and more from the summer extravanza. More filled up pages I promise. See you soon!
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