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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'

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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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Editors art finds

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Fashion.

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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.

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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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Fashion.

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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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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Events//

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Igboamaka day London 2012 © enugustaedirect.com

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?

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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

www.playvybz.com

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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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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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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

www.facebook.com/pages/Kerwin-Du-

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?

(Send the answer on our facebook page, twitter or email for a chance to win £50.00 only) Note: The winner will be published on the next edition and our websites. Entrants must be over 18years

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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.

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Dr Vitus Okereke: osteoarthritis and African Americans.

Okereke has a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) from the University of Nigeria, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University, Iowa USA. Ayo Kila: Music and Films Review Uche Emma Nonso: Random Jokes Is a 21 years old undergraduate of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Nigeria.

Flaubert Ajiero: Give her what she wants; fulfilling a woman’s heart desires.

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