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January - March 2014

Issue 5

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BRA T ISSU ION E

EXCLUSIVE

NELSON MANDELA

FASHION

DESTINATION

- Discover the top France - an eye style edits for him and her.

A life to celebrate. + 5 most powerful - The 5 designers quotes of the man at C.hub fashion show. of steel.

witness to Nice carnival

MUSIC Top Afrobeats

BOOKS The 3 must read

bangers of 2013 African women And the ones to authors and the watch in 2014

books.

- Ibitola ojoye - Chika Unigwe -Cezanne Poetess.

The largest and first ever gathering of world's powerful women of colour. An exclusive day of celebration .

In support of the charity Glowing future against domestic violence.

Diva Face International title contest.

Diva Designer International title contest Trade show and exhibition.

Keynote speech Women of honour and Diva ambassadors presentation

SATURDAY MARCH 22ND 2014 @ Hilton hotel Tower Bridge London Time: 10am Ticket: VIP ÂŁ50 Standard ÂŁ20 Free entry to trade show (registration required) To enter contact - bookings@fauntee.com, models@fauntee.com For media -press@fauntee.com www.fauntee.com/blog

January - March 2014

Issue 5

Volume 1

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BRA T ISSU ION E

EXCLUSIVE

NELSON MANDELA

FASHION

DESTINATION

- Discover the top France - an eye style edits for witness to Nice carnival A life to celebrate. him and her. + 5 most powerful - The 5 designers quotes of the man at C.hub fashion show. of steel.

MUSIC

BOOKS

Top Afrobeats bangers of 2013 And the ones to watch in 2014

The 3 must read African women authors and the books.

- Ibitola ojoye - Chika Unigwe -Cezanne Poetess.

Editors end .......................... 6 Editors letter Editors fancy

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Special ............................... 10 C.hub founders interview Fashion................................ 12 Style him for red carpet Style her pretty Style her powerful Style her rich Skirting about town Tartan makes a come back Hot ankle steppers Gift ideas for him Gift ideas for her Jeweller's Lounge .................. 26 Jocelyn London Dapri jewels Ethical chic

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Hub search .......................... 29 G.O.P dance duo Models at C.hub fashion show Laurie Frempong Events ................................ 37 Flashbulb at C.hub anniversary.

Books................................. 43 Acceptance by Ibitola Ojoye How to put a ring on it by Cezanne Black sisters street by Chika Unigwe Poetry................................ 47 African child by Eku McGred

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Music.......................................... 48 Afrobeat bangers of 2013 and the ones to watch in 2014 Movies ........................................ 51 Home .......................................... 53 A home to dwell, the purple power.

Food ........................................... 57 Nice carnival food to go French inspired recipes

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Travel.......................................... 59 France a place to see.

Health and Beauty ......................... 62 The power of a good smile Fresh face secrets Tips on how to spring back to life.

Model face ................................... 66 Deborah Kabahinda (winner Ugandan UK pageant) Relationship ................................... 67 5 things you must tell your girl before she's 12 Why men and women will never think the same People ........................................... 70 Nelson Mandela, a life to celebrate.

Sports ............................................ 72 John Mikel Obi Random jokes ................................ 76 Everything else.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE, WHAT WOULD YOU CELEBRATE?

his question continues to resonate with me and have asked so many people this question.

In all, different people have different reasons to celebrate , some very important, some just to frenzy for me. I have though the most singular reason to celebrate each day.

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I celebrate my life, my womanhood, my beauty, my talent and above all that i’m alive is a huge reason to celebrate me.

On C.hub magazine this edition, its all about celebration. Celebrating you our readers, the dreams that we are living with you, the great talent, creativity, culture and heritage of Africa. We are celebrating all those making a positive impact in our world.

Celebrating one year or of taking a stand that Africa has rich people of culture and talent. That Africa has what it takes to have a say in the global market.

On our anniversary, great designers and artists have collaborated with us to bring you a wow effect as far as fashion and music are concerned. Keeping London to a stand still, making a bold statement - Africa is here to take over!

So you just relax and celebrate who you are and please keep your C.hub to yourself.

Still your girl,

Faustina Anyawu @fauntee

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EDITORIAL Chief Editor Faustina Anyanwu editor@fauntee.com Executive Director Emeka Anyanwu dir@fauntee.com Gemma Driver.

Food writer Gayle Thompson Fashion and styling

Gemma Dorling Fashion writer Beverly Andrews Movies and film writer Cover photographed by Anthony Ajaero

Photographer Okey Fotos Kereen Cunningham Makeup Marieka Hall Marieka Stylz Mariekastylz@gmail.com Stylist Designers Kwame Koranteng Bespoke Tailoring (KKBT).

Www.kwamekoranteng.com JoDeLyn London Dapri Jewels Www.daprijewels.com USH clothing Www.ushclothing.com Giberky Kenteba Kreations Design and layout contact.kenteba@gmail.com

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his time on editor’s fancy

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This woman has no stopping her,

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spiritual journey where she began

just recently, she has also come up

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to question everything she had been

with another book launched in Dec

this one. Ever since I set my preying

taught to believe, and decided to

2013. The book, How to put a ring

eyes on this image, my mind have

ask God for ‘the Truth’. This started

on it has contributions from over

continued to search the mind of the

her on a new path of enlightenment,

30 brothers. Cezanne’s quest has

artist. What is she up to. What is she

and everything she has learnt since

forever centred on this question - “Is

thinking. For me each time I look at

asking God for the Truth, she has

it possible to be Single, Spiritual...

it again, I get a different inspiration.

shared through her art, poetry and

AND Sexual?”

Today I just want to fly into the bliss

books.

of success. Hope you come with me.

You can stay hooked up with Cezanne says, her ‘Black

Cezanne and get all her books, and

On this journey of finding out about

Butterfly’ painting is symbolic of

works on her website -

this beautiful thought provoking

‘Transformation of the Mind’ and

www.cezannepoetess.com

image, I’m even more amazed to

is used to illustrate the front cover

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know that the painter has slf thought

of her Self-help novel ‘Single,

www.singlespiritualandsexual.com.

herself. What a wonder to this self

Spiritual...AND Sexual!’. A book

awakening. The more aazing thing

that tells the story of a young Black

is, she is not just a self taught visual

woman’s 11-year quest for ‘the Truth’

artist, she is also a self taught spoken

about sex before marriage, Universal

word artist, and self published

Laws, her African ancestry, and the

author. Did you say what?! Yes she

‘his-story’ of the religion she had

is.

been indoctrinated into.

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FEATURES

Dream celebrating the couple with a

By Vivian Uche

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o many of us will have big dreams but it’s only a few with the brave heart will live the dream. We obviously cannot get done with this celebration issue without talking about the two who have left everything else they desire to chase and make sure the live their dream. A dream that will not only uplift the world around them but will go a long way to stamp their names in the history of the world.

When asked these two a huge as their dream may be, they are the most humble people you will ever meet. Working round the clock doing all in their power to make sure the best of our generation is kept in the books for record purposes if for nothing else. These two in one voice say to me, ‘our first and only drive is to make sure the best of African talent take their place in the global branding. We will not rest until these are achieved.

How did the dream come about?

Faustina who is as well as the cofounder and the Chief editor, says ‘it has always been there. Though I studied Nursing and Midwiferey I knew my energy and talent will flourish more if I went into writing.

Not just writing but keeping record of what we do and who we are as a people. When I first came here (UK) , the story of Black people you will hear was only that of crime, poverty and slavery. For me, as a people we are more than that. We have soul, we have talents, we are creative and we have a lot to offer. I want my children to grow up proud to know that there are people in her own colour who can do great things’.

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What has been the most challenging about living this dream?

Emeka Anyanwu the Publishing Chief who is also a graduate of Chemical Engineering, tells me, ‘every aspect of life is a challenge. Not doing anything is a challenge on it’s own let alone moving into a huge competitive area. Obviously, we have struggled with funding but with the huge support we’ve receieved from relatives and friends both here and at home, we have been able to keep going. The good news is , it can only get better’.

this formative time. They always read C.hub magazine and knows when mum is working on the next project. (tears in her eyes. Oh no you don’t have to cry) Not at all, I love my girls’.

Guys, you need to see these girls.

They are so adorable and calm.

Very little but very intelligent. The first Chelsea is 6, econd Danielle is 5 and the little girl Jidechi is 3. Mum has got a handful. Lovely couple.

You just had the one year anniversary what was in your mind?

Faustina - I’m proud of myself for how far I have pushed myself to get here and I’m ready to go even farther . So I celebrate each day that I keep doing what I love and had dreamt of as a child. In my mind I kept thanking God for his mercies.

Emeka : It’s still like I’m dreaming and I can’t stop being grateful for how much support we’ve received especially putting together the anniversary show. The designers are the best of Africa in the UK, the artists, are so amazing they have been topping charts this year and we have them here endorsing and supporting us. That is much to take in.

How about your girls are they here today?

Faustina - Yes my girls are here, they had to go to school because today is Friday but they were picked up and brought here straight. They are the most important gifts we have.

Amazingly staying strong with us

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New Year, New Season, New You – Spring Style unveiled.

pring 2014 is all about transforming your wardrobe by selecting that one item which can instantly make over your whole look. Take your pick from our top trends for the new season, you will be sure to find something to suit your personality whether you are all for a bit of flower power or like to stand out in some shiny metallics.

Fancy Florals

Style her pretty

Florals for spring, how novel I hear you cry but they have had a serious makeover this season.

Generally considered the ultimate girly look with dresses and skirts, it is possible to toughen the look up. Personally I would go for a very structured, tailored suit with a simple vest underneath.

Steer clear of frumpy frocks and prints, it is all about the 3D blooms.

Burgundy Spirograph Flowers Tunic Dress £24

Glamorous Belted Playsuit £14.99

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Pretty Pastels

Preen Debenhams £120

Go pastel crazy and wear head to toe for a fresh yet feminine look.

Mix and match these soft rainbow shades by selecting the colours that suit and flatter you the most.

This is possibly the easiest trend to get right this. season and it will slot effortlessly into your wardrobe.

Think soft pinks, baby blues and mint greens.

Vero Moda Women’s Lucy Trench Coat £24.99

Tulip Dress £40 ISME

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High Shine.

Style her rich

Add some serious glamour this season with a satin suit. You would be wrong if you thought that metallics are only for nights out! With a variety of shades, why not inject some shine into your look.

Not brave enough for the whole sheeny outfit then accessorise to achieve the look.

Sheer Chic.

The see through look is here to stay it seems. Flash the flesh in any number of outfits from tops to dresses and skirts – even gym wear is getting in on the act. This happens to be one of my favourite looks as if it is done well you can look classy by just giving a hint of what is underneath!

Pleats Please.

Your wardrobe will not be complete without the much coveted pleated skirt whether you love a mini, midi or maxi. Why not give the new skirt that is challenging hemlines a try, it is somewhere between a midi and a maxi.

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Art Deco Collar Boticca £350.00

Principles by Ben De Lisi sequin dress Debenhams £80 Julien Macdonald Debenhams £200

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Contrast-Collar Shirt.

Adding a crisp shirt with a contrasting collar will amp up the cool in your work wardrobe, just think of a contrasting colour or texture. Be sure to keep your shirt buttoned up to the collar for this menswear inspired trend.

Wide-Leg Trousers Super easy to pull off and suitable for any occasion, this look can be worn by anyone. If you are like me and not exactly blessed with height then go for a relatively tame flare so that you are not swamped in fabric and be sure to choose a high waisted pair.

Savoir Boucle Jacket £49.00 ISME

Savoir Navy Knit Dress £25 ISME

Savoir Boucle Skirt £35 ISME

Pink Pencil Skirt £22.99 Bonprix Savoir Denim Straight Leg Trousers £29.00 ISME

Zigzag Top And Skirt Dress In Black £25 F&F

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Savoir High Neck Navy Dress £39.90 ISME

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Logo Crazy The 90’s trend of clothing emblazoned with logos is back and will be bigger than ever! I have always been a believer that if you wore it the first time you should avoid the trend when it comes round again, but how can you refuse making a statement and sharing that all important message with the world.

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Tea-Length Skirts The tea- length skirt, which is the length between the maxi and the midi, is the ultimate skirt for the spring. To keep it looking fresh make sure that you wear it with a cropped top to balance out the length.

Doing this will also give you the appearance of being that bit taller. Be sure to flash a little flesh to avoid looking frumpy, even if it is just by wearing a sleeveless top.

Skirts over trousers.

Now I remember (and actually wore) this look the first time around but it made a reappearance on the Spring/ Summer 2014 catwalks. If you want to experiment with this look but are worried about where to start then you cannot go wrong if you stick to a monochrome palette. Choose a skirt that’s length hits your leg above the knee as this will be the most flattering.

Skirtin abou town

By Gemma Dorling

Skorts A skort is a pair of shorts with a flap over the front (and sometimes also over the back) which gives the impression

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of being a skirt. It is perfect for you particularly if you like to wear a mini skirt but would also like to preserve your modesty. Skorts are very versatile and they can be dressed up to create a classic outfit with a blazer, be worn for sport – anyone for tennis, mixed with a denim jacket for a bit of an edge or why not try a spot of colour blocking.

Whether you love a mini or a midi, skirts with a knife edge pleat will be everywhere this season. Forget about your old school skirt, pleats have grown up and can now be found in luxurious metallic fabrics or even with an ombre effect. This is one look I can’t wait to rock!

Layered Hems This is possibly the easiest trend to reproduce, with next to no effort! Wondering when you will ever wear that chiffon skirt again? Well now is the time.

All you need is two skirts with slightly different length hems.

So that chiffon skirt would be perfect under your favourite A-line skirt. This trend will be sure to double the outfit possibilities in your wardrobe.

then flares out around the hem. How should you wear it? Make sure that your top is tucked in at the waist; you do not want any loose material.

Most importantly, the hemline should stay on or above the knee as any lower and you will resemble a flamenco dancer.

This skirt is perfect for those who embrace and want to show off their curves.

Shirt Skirts The majority of you will have thrown on a shirt dress at some point for that effortless fail safe outfit, but have you ever considered a shirt as a skirt?

No me neither, but it can look great. I am loving the scoop hemline which is surprisingly flattering and the detailing provided the buttons are down the front. As the weather warms up, this skirt is guaranteed to keep you cool.

Trumpet Skirt This skirt was also seen across the spring/summer 2014 catwalks. What on earth is a trumpet skirt I hear you cry; well it is a skirt which has a slim fit around the hips and January - March 2014 Issue 5. Volume 1. CHub

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Gift ideas for ‘It’s the simple things that make the most’ e often find perfect excuses all year round not to appreciate the ones we love. Agreed inflation and credit crunch has taken the most of our pockets. But with our expert gift guide, you are sure to find that perfect gift that makes him go awwww, without breaking the bank. Give him these and you own him this year.

Contrast Pocket Polo £39.90 SuperDry

Extreme Scout Living Tshirt £30.00 tshirtstoreonline.com

Head phone £7.00 Primark

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Harris Tweed Hip Flask Next Malt English Whiskey Perfect for super Dad £35.00 M&S

Leather Iphone case £17.99 Penguin

Marcel wonder cufflinks £19.50 M&S

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Gift ideas for ‘Girls are the easiest people to please, but only if you pay attention to what she needs.’

n the past months of 2013, it has been the Kardashians all over the place. The latest buzz being focused on her fast back to figure after her baby with Kanye. Despite the out cry by many to condenm her selfie on twitter revealing most of her dignity; girls secretly are on search for that perfect figure only that you guys have not noticed. So when she goes oh yeah, mmmhh, listen carefully how dressed up her critic is of Kim. I’m not a fan though but most girls have confined in me to say they most want her figure. So why not get her these...

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Monsoon Bag £32.00

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JoDeLyn London on her passion for creating stunning jewels

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osephine Adebolu is the creative designer and CEO of JoDeLyn London a renowned contemporary handmade jewellery design label with a touch of class. Every aspect of her collections handmade with carefully picked stones, metals and materials to create exquisite , timely pieces for catwalk and runway glamour, statement jewellers, neck pieces, earrings, bracelets, cocktail rings and body corns Since graduating from the Uni, JoDeLyn London bespoke designs have become one of most sort after jewellery collections for women of style and great taste.

The London born designer was brought up in Nigeria, now combines her both experiences to create unique designs that not only flatter a woman but sets her into a different class. After showcasing on C.hub magazine anniversary, she speaks to our editors about her creative inspirations, career growth and her passion for creating over stated pieces.

How did you get into Jewellery design?

I found it difficult to find ‘One of a kind’ Jewellery to match my personality. I taught myself beaded jewellery and went on to get a degree in Silversmithing and Jewellery at university to be able to incorporate precious metals.

What inspires your designs?

My main inspiration comes from the wonderful contrasts that exist in textures, colours and materials in nature, cultures and everyday life. I combine different contrasting qualities; rough with smooth, light with dark, hard with soft, to mixed materials and technical processes that result in unpredictable and beautiful, innovative and exciting possibilities.

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

Being a ‘One woman band’ and having to deal with all the different aspects of running a business like Marketing, PR, Bookkeeping etc which are very important, as well as the creative side of Jewellery production.

What has been your most satisfying moment in business?

The looks on the faces of very happy clients, and more recently being able to showcase my work during London Fashion Week and the positive feedback.

What are your hopes and dreams for your business in the future?

In the near future I intend to showcase and sell my jewellery in places like Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, America, Dubai as well as other countries in Europe.

What is your favourite piece of Jewellery you have designed and why?

The Lotus Flower Body Piece: It shows my Silversmithing skills and my ability to manipulate and incorporate metal, fabric and beads to adorn the body.

If you could design an outfit for one person, who would you choose and why?

I would love to design a stunning piece for Michelle Obama. She is a style icon.

She has an impeccable fashion sense and knows what colours and style suits her the most. She is also a fantastic role model and an inspirational woman.

What is the most important advice you would give to young people looking for a career injewellery or fashion design?

To start a career in either jewellery or fashion design a person would have to have a strong passion for it, be committed and be prepared to work really hard. It is also important to develop a ‘Never Give Up’ spirit of determination that will keep you going when things go wrong.

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G.O. P dance duo talks of their performing at C.Hub magazine anniversary, what it is that keep them grounded and going and what they celebrate.

anniversary, how does it feel being a part of a remarkable event.

We really enjoyed performing at the event. It was a great night and great reception!

fter the night of entertainment and fun, our very own Vivian Frankie chats with the hottest dance duo that Africa has exported ever to the UK. These girls are hot and we’re wondering why they’ve not been to Britain got Talent.

Who knows maybe this year will be the year. See what they had to say about their dance routine, their partnership and performing for C.hub magazine on our anniversary fashion and music extravaganza.

Your dance routine was very physical, do you get hurt?

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empty handed from a birthday party.

There were always mini dance comps that went on, and i Was always crowned the winner. I knew I loved to dance, I never anticipated doing it professionally. I thank GOD!

When and how did you discover you could dance?

For me (Fumy) I watched a lot of micheal and janet jackson videos when I was younger. I really got inspired and decided to create a dance group called edengirlz which comprises of 4 girls in secondary school. My brother found out that I could dance and forced me to go for a TV dance competition in lekki beach and I won the cash prize.

Myself (patience) when I was 5-10 yrs old, back home in navy town, Nigeria, I never came back home

Apart from dancing what else do you do,I mean have you launched on the mainstream?

We carry out a safe practice every time we train. Our routines are very physical and demanding but we are able to execute them safely, due to the training we both have.

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Apart from dance, we are also trained musical theatre students. So we Act, sing, dance and teach.

How far have you come with performing?

We really thank God for the opportunities we’ve had, both in the commercial world and in the afrobeats scene. We’ve been fortunate enough to work on/with the likes of Tinie Tampa, Cher Llyod, kimberley J, the olympics, Fuse, tiwa Savage, Emma Naira and even at Edingburgh’s film festival.

Any thoughts of going on Britain Got Talent ?

Britain’s got talent is a great platform, so never say never. Right now our focus is to create and tour.

How do you come up with a particular choreography?

We usually just get together and try things out. Sometimes we disagree on counts or a particular move. When that happens, we try to meet half way.

Patience (I usually get my way lol).

Fumy(coz she chats so much) Who dances better?

Watch our videos and let us know who dances better. Lol...no, for us its

about Creativity, fun and release.

What keeps you going?

The love and passion we have for what we do, definitely motivates us and keeps us going!

Any major project you need to tell us?

Look out for our official show reel, were excited about that, also we’ll be performing at ‘the gifted show case’ Afro beats special, in january.

Where are you from and how did you meet to become dance partners?

We’re both from nigeria. Patience: cross river. Fumy: yoruba.

We both first met at a summer dance course in camden, we didn’t really speak then but we noticed each other lol. Three years after that, I (patience)auditioned for a street dance company, and got through. On the first day of rehearsals, fumy walks in and she recognised me (patience) She ran up to me and said ‘oh I know you, can you still do the splits?’ Lol and the rest as they say was history.

Do you think of fashion when choosing your costume?

We definitely think of fashion when we perform. We love the tomb boy/edgy

look, As it allows us to be free and expressive. We’re not very girly, but we’re trying haha.

Who’s your fav African designer at the moment?

Favourite african designer would have to be Adjeiwaah (House of Adjeiwaah) Which Afrobeat did it for you in 2013 The song that did and is still doing it for us will have to be skelewu by Davido, whenever that beat comes on, madness goes down haha Which artist will you most want to appear in his video and why?

Beyonce, Ciara, oooo these ladies are performers! Also P Square and Chris Brown. We’re loving Phyno at the moment, we could see ourselves dancing in his ‘ghost mode’ video. We love that song!

What will you celebrate about yourself?

We celebrate the fact that we’re able to do what we do, we thank God for the gift of ‘life’!

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On C.hub magazine anniversary fashion show, as part of our ethos to create platforms for talented individuals to develop and grow in their career, we took on very beautiful talented upcoming models. They have had the opportunity to share their experiences on the show with you

Michela Pascucci I am fun, enthusiastic and energetic. I am known as one with eclectic taste being open to trying new things. I am of mixed origin from Ghana and Italy. I work for a corporate company based in Canary Wharf however my heart and passion lies in film, performing arts and TV presenting. I once hosted my own online web series called ‘Michela Meets’ interviewing young professionals, entrepreneurs and inspiring individuals making a difference in the community. I have participated in various modelling shows, photo shoots and have been a cast for various music videos.

My other passion is volunteering to make a difference in the community both locally and globally. I believe we cannot rely on the government and to make an impact one must act. I am part of a young international networking organisation called Junior Chamber International where we get together to share ideas and come up with inspiring projects that provide development opportunities which create positive change.

These opportunities cover five areas including Personal Development; Business; Social; International and Community.

I have helped organised the London Youth Conference, attended a gala dinner at the House of Commons, been part of World Peace Day as well as host an award ceremony for the Ten Outstanding Young Person’s in London.

Gelina Menville I love taking pictures, but never pursued modelling as a career as I didn’t have the confidence. when I was younger - models back then never had “gaps” like did.

Nowadays models come in all shapes, sizes, shades and teeth arrangements.

I got involved with C-Hub as a result of my friend saying “come on, it will be fun” and she was right! It made a welcomed change from my day job as a Regeneration Manager.”

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Rhesa Owusu 14 yrs old A British/Ghanaian Model Is an up and coming Model and in her short time in the industry has graced the runway on several events including her first runway show at the Ghana Fashion UK 2013, several London Fashion Week 2013 shows and the C-Hub Magazine Anniversary.

At such a young age her professionalism and versatility is evident in her runway and print work. Rhesa counts Jourdan Dunn, Chanel lman and Alek Wek as her modeling inspirations.

Rhesa is the second of three children and from as young as 10 years old was customising clothes for her mother and younger sister. Her talent for designing was noticed by her textile and design teacher at school.

Modeling and fashion designing are her two passions she has embarked on making a successful future career.

Estelle Digridi I’m a french model and I’ve been modelling for a year.I love the fashion industry, to bring my own magical touch to clothes, to make them more valuable than they already are and to bring them to life.

I featured with Blackberry for their torch campaign in 2010. I modeled for luxury and Bridal designers such as Kosibah creations and Adebayo Jones Luxury. I recently appeared in FAB magazine, Black Beauty magazine, The Nigerian Watch and the voice newspapers and various other online articles and newspapers for a champagne and tea afternoon party and fashion show.

I have done various fashion and editorial shoots over the last few months and I have also some good acting skills. I also modeled for the Ghana Fashion week UK and at the Latest London and Africa Fashion Weeks. I also took part in the Afro Hair and Beauty Live 2013. It was a great and fun experience working with C.Hub magazine team.

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Francesco Ippoliti

Charlie Evans

John Akanmu

Age: 17

21 years Height 5:11 and currently living in Kent .

19 years

Occupations: Currently an Art and Graphics student second year A-level.

I love to chill out with friends and family and play football and rugby. So far my best experience has been two thingsworking with the C-Hub Magazine team as I learnt a lot from them and they were really helpful. My other experience is getting my first job as it opened so many new doors for me. In the future I hope to see myself working in advertising and focusing on the design aspect of it.

I am currently working up and done the country developing business relationships with clients to generate new work.

After moving to Australia with friends and coming back home I am looking to further my career and get into modelling. This has been a great opportunity to have a look at the industry and meet great people. I am looking forward to the next event.

I am a big lover of football and follow the arsenal. This could be our year

I’m a dancer, actor and I have decided to return to start a career in modelling after being shown much interest in London Fashion Week castings.

I have always been a dancer as a professional, been able to work with: Coca Cola, Plan B, Ed Sheeran, Cornor Maynard, Wiley and much more‌ In saying that, I have always pursued a career in modelling and now has the opportunity with being accepted

by Model-Union, Modelling Agency.

It was great to be on C.Hub magazine anniversary fashion show it really have given me a boost.

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Teesha Francis

I’m from london but my background is Nigerian French and irish I’m a Mother To A handsome 2yr old boy Ive Been A model From The Age of 6 on and off Im a bubbly friendly character that willing to try new things and meet new ppl Loved working with C.hub magazine done my first catwalk ever thanks to their great support and encouragement and I look forward to working with them again

22 years old I have been modelling since 2010 when I did my first portfolio shoot.

Since then I have done many different types of shoots with Studios like ‘Kube Studios’ and ‘Double Take Studios’. I have also done many Music video shoots with various UK artist including UK Rapper/Artist ‘Sneakbo’.

However working with C-Hub magazine was my first Catwalk and I enjoyed every moment of this event, From the casting to the rehearsals to the actual event. I felt welcomed and comfortable and it would be my pleasure to work for C-Hub Magazine again.

Jane Ezeanaka 19 year old.

I’m a law student in Hertfordshire University. I love fashion and dancing, a lot. I’ve been dancing for 5-6 years now and have always had to dream of owning my dance school. I’ve done a few fashion show which I enjoyed to the fully. In general, I’m just the weird kid next door who likes to have fun lol. Being on C.Hub magazine was fun and I loved it to the last.

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Giberky label by Gifty Berkoh from the Republic of Ghana a graduate of University of Sussex.

Giberky exquisite Collections have been shown on fashion platforms such as Ghana UK Fashion show and Africa fashion Week London, being on C.Hub magazine anniversary fashion show is another step forward to giving the brand an international exposure.

The vision with Giberky is to create a brand,unique without equal as far as the fashion industry is at stake.

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FEATURES

What will a woman celebrate?

Laurie Frempong tells Vivian Frankie of C.hub magazine

LAURIE FREMPONG, a nurse by profession, a photo model and a blogger.

Born and raised in Ghana,west Africa has a variety of interests, fashion, arts,photography, health, social issues, entrepreneurship and a few more.

With her blog she explores her interests and air her views whilst contributing her quota to the society.

Laurie is inspired by women entrepreneurs and those in various leadership roles.

In a minute chat with Laurie, she tells C.Hub magazine what’s about her to be celebrate.

This time on C.Hub we’re celebrating making a difference for African talents, what would you celebrate about you?

If I had the chance, I’d celebrate each day that I’m alive, because I have an opportunity to see the beauty in each day, through people, work, the ups, downs, everything adds up to make the story complete.

I go through certain days without enjoying any bit of it I think I can work on that.

How do you decide who to work with or for?

As a model once I can relate to the ideals of a brand I don’t mind working with them. But If I had to choose, it’ll be Google. I love innovation and I think they are doing a great job.

Who is or are your Icons as far as modelling?

Kate Moss. I love Kate, she’s done so many ad campaigns and has been on lots of covers. she keeps getting stronger and she isn’t even very tall. I admire Naomi, Tyra, Gisele,Adriana,and i adore Joan smalls.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done as model?

Oh that’s a good one. I think it can get crazier but the craziest I have done was playing soccer in 6 inch heels. I had to run in them and kick the ball like a pro to get the shot. The heel got broken in the process. It was fun If you have to, what would you change about you?

I won’t change anything about me,everything adds up to make me who i am.I’m unique as everyone else.

What do you look up to achieving a few years?

In a few years i see myself pursuing a career in social work,that’s my real passion.

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his issue on C.hub magazine we celebrate the three new voices of African literature. What strikes me though with these women is their ability to move away from the contemporary African writers tune of writing to something more captivating to a global taste without leaving out the Africanness of it. They all have their distinct way of writing and have something to say but one thing they have in common is that powerful story telling ability. The power to grab their reader on the neck sitting him on the sofa all day and getting him to read and read and read to the end and standing up to a wow! I Love them. Don’t get me wrong, not because they are women, but because in the last decade, we have seen so many African writers wanting to copy Chinua Achebe’s and Wole Soyinka’s style of writing and in the end losing their voice and individuality on the way. These women are strong with their style and have unapologetically told their story in their own way and I am captivated...

ACCEPTANCE Acceptance by Ibitola Ojoye Adebayo a BSc pharmacology graduate of the University of Portsmouth whose writing iis inspired by passion fo r gothic horror, mystery and romance and has been influenced by Virginia Andrews and Stephen King.

In this debut surprisingly, she has impressed most editors including myself. At my first read I couldn’t deny the epicness of the piece and here is my first words - “The book every woman, man, daughter, husband, wife, mother and father must read” . This is a story that touches every part of your being . - It will make you cry, laugh, hate, love, scream, shout and will shut you

up too. Acceptance is so engulfing and has been structured in a very simple language no ambiguity or vocabularies that you would be looking up the dictionary for. .Ibitola in this speaks directly to her readers which is what’s more captivating with this book.

At the beginning though, I was somewhat confused on how real the story came across to sound like it was a true story about the writer, which also is a plus for her writing skills. However, as soon as you delve into it, the story grips you on till the last page playing with your every emotion.

Eva the main character and the one telling the story in this novel finds herself trapped in a space where she knows no escape. Here is her mother whose past experiences has redefined the meaning of love

leaving a very deep unfilled hole in the heart of this poor child. When she tries to escape her mother’s perceived hatred, she falls into the loving arm of Richard who would become her husband and the one who is to break her heart into unpickable pieces. Then she losses her father who is the only one on earth that defines love for her at the very point when she most needs his love.Now the only one who can be trusted in her entire life, her roommate turns out to be the one to stab her hardest and what is left of Eva? Lost of pregnancy and everything she had faith in. In the end, is she able to face up with it all, will she be able to accept them all as they are? Or will she give up on herself. What is acceptance here?

Acceptance is avaiable on Amazon. com

HOW TO GET A RING ON IT How to get a ring on it - by Cezanne Poetess a self taught visual and spoken word artist who also knows no boundaries has gone on to self publish powerful series on relationship self help books in her personal quest to find out the truth about herself, her being, all she believes in and know.

In this new release, she continues to tell her fellow women of color about

the most hidden secret the one our African parents may never tell us.

The one our very spiritually correct society will never let you talk about both in school and gatherings of religion.

Are you a single woman of African descent seeking to meet and marry your soul mate? (or get your man to commit) Have you done everything the ‘right way’ and are wondering why you still haven’t met the ‘right man’ to settle down with?

Cezanne’s latest Self-help book

‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’ has contributions from over 30 brothers who were only too willing to give you advice on how to prepare your Self to meet your match and date successfully, and to let you know what would make THEM put the ring on a woman’s finger! It will guide you through the whole dating process, including showing you how to do a ‘DIY Arranged Marriage’.

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ON BLACK SISTERS’ STREET foundation fellowship for creative writing too.

On Black Sisters’ street is a novel that again messes with your every emotion.

On Black Sisters’ street - by Chika Unigwe the first African Flemish author with her first novel ‘De Feniks published in Dutch in 2005.

Recently, she published her second novel ‘On Black Sisters’ Street’ which was first released in Dutch under the title, ‘Fata Morgana. Earlier this year, ‘On Black Sisters’ Street ‘ won also the NLNG prize for literature.

In our time, Chika Unigwe has become one of the distinct voices of African literature. With several of her works - fiction, Poetry, articles and educational materials published both in journals, and as stand alone.

In 2003, Chika won the BBC short story competition for her story ‘Borrowed Smiles’, she also won the commonwealth short story award for her story ‘Weathered Smile’ and a flemish literary prize for ‘De Smaak Van Sneeuw’. She also won several other prizes including a nomination of her first short story written in Dutch ‘The Secret and another being nominated for the 2004 Caine prize.

In 2007, she received the UNESCO - Aschberg fellowship for a creative writing and of a 2009 Rockefeller

Centred on the lives faced by 4 women who have been trafficked to Europe for supposedly a greener pasture . The horrifying stories that they had faced back in their homeland and the live that they had to face to make it not just for themselves but for their eagerly waiting and hungry relatives at home. All four faced with having to sleep with strangers rich, poor, dirty and just about anyone.

“She lifted one heavy foot after the other, swallowing her tears so that her stomach filled up with them” Pain, horror, shame, betrayal is how you would remember On Black Sisters’ street’.

Usually, I would read any novel quickly and get on with another .

But this time, On Black Sisters’ street is not a book to be read quickly dropped and get on with another. If you have to read it, then you have to have the eyes to cry, the heart to feel and no limbs to walk away from the misery you’re about to discover with these women. For the brutal truth, slavery and shame of a life these 4 women have been subjected to will continue to hunt your emotions, your reasoning and mind. The story seems never to find its way out of my mind.

The most painful thing is that before they came to be bound to sex slavery, they someway or the other willingly preferred this life to the lives their home country had offered them. Although at the times that they chose to be here, they never quite understood what they were going in for.

hope, walked into the red lights of Brussels to make the life they had all dreamed of in Africa. A journey clouded by illusion of the promises believed of Europe. They found themselves bound to perpetual fear, displacement, betrayal, death and all but what they hoped for. By one man Dele who has promised them heaven in Europe.

Once in Brussels, these 4 women formed a family in the house that was the only thing that is common to them. Under the scrutiny of one woman who would be their Madam from henceforth. Offering themselves as cheap meat for select and buy, stripping themselves of their dignity in exchange for money just so they could live the life that makes sense for themselves and their suffering families back home.

When Sisi gets murdered, it is dawn on them that the life they so much have come to Brussels to fetch does not even worth it. The money they thought they will earn was killing them not even enough to care for them, sapping them of theirselves and leaving only darkness and no escape route . The only thing offered to them was a fast way to lose that one thing they once had. Dignity.

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African Child

by Eku McGred

I am an African child Born with a skin the colour of chocolate.

Bright, brilliant and articulate Strong and bold; I’m gifted Talented enough to be the best.

I am an African child.

Often the target of pity My future is not confined to charity Give me the gift of a lifetime; Give me a dream, a door of opportunity; I will thrive I am an African child.

Do not hide my fault Show me my wrong I am like any other; Teach me to dream And I will become I am an African child.

I am the son, daughter of the soil.

Rich in texture and content Full of potential for a better Tomorrow Teach me discipline, teach me character, teach me hard work .

Teach me to think like the star within me I am an African child.

I can be extra- ordinary Call me William Kamkwamba the inventor Give me a library with books Give me scrap yard and Discarded electronics Give me a broken bicycle ; Plus the freedom to be me.

And I will build you a windmill I am an African child.

We are the new generation Not afraid to be us Uniquely gifted, black and talented Shining like the stars we are We are the children of Africa Making the best of us Yes! I am an African child.

This poem was read and presented to C.hub magazine publishers on the one year anniversary event by the poet himself - Eku MCGRED.

If you would like to see your poem featured on C.hub magazine , send your original poem in word document to - submit@fauntee.com

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MUSIC

Our Top 5 Afrobeat bangers of 2013 Skelewu by Davido

As soon as Skelewu by Nigeria Afrobeat king Davido hit the airwaves, we knew something different has come. The viral effect of this beat is what have left so many gazing.

Banging is one artist that has remained constant this year. He may not be selling out but we know he’s a versatile and all round talented artist with a powerful vocal and expressive lyrics. And because of his unique style, Bangin also adds good storylines to his songs. Bangin bounced on a beat and came out with this. It was a one take all through. Titled Sixty-Nine. I bet you will put it on respect. Club street banger Track: Sixty-Nine Link: http://www.hulkshare.com/ dl/8asejllaqebk/Sixty-nine?d=1

Top New year banger from the land Here comes the much anticipated Second volume of the jukebox mixtape. It consists of the Best Party Songs of the Last quater of 2013,

Mixed And Hosted By Ireland’s Baddest Dj, DJ Daley.

This mixtape will make you dance and sweep you off your feet for real.

Download listen and get your groove on.

Track Listing

DJ Daley ft DJ B, Uglyface & SB Morgom - Dancefloor Doctor Sound Sultan ft Wizkid - Kokose Olamide - Turn Up Davido - Skelewu Sean Tizzle - Sho Lee Starboy ft L.A.X & Wizkid - Caro Iyanya - Ekaette Shakar El - Shimbadabo P Square - Personally Jaywon - Mandatin Dammy Krane - Xteristics Tilla Man - Ori Owo Ruggedman ft Terry G - Push J Martins ft DJ Arafat - Touching Body Tiwa Savage - ILeke DJ Vetkuk Vs Mahoota ft Dr Malinga - Via Orlando Mafikizolo ft Uhuru - Khona Terry G - Ora (Khona Cover) Dr Sid ft Alexandra Burke - Baby Tornado (Remix) DBanj - Dont Tell Me Nonsense May D ft Oskido - Get Down Sean Tizzle - Mama Eh

DJ Daley ft Hardx, DJ B & Big Diddo - Turn It Up Guru - Lapaz Toyota 4X4 - Yesi Yesi Fuse ODG ft Elephant Man Azonto (Remix) Criss Waddle - Ayi KCee ft Wizkid - Pullover Wande Coal ft Don Jazzy - Rotate Tee Blaq - Robo Jumabee - Cassava ft Yung6ix, W4, Jaywon, Phenom, Morell, Flowsick & Buckwylla Timaya - Ukwu Timaya - Ekoloma Demba Weird MC - Fiesta Q Dot - Alomo Meta

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How do you right a historic wrong? Perhaps by simply telling the story. This is what the Australian theatre company Big hART have done with Namatjira. The play tells the story of Australia’s first world reknown Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira. Namatjira is an artist whose work is now included in some of the world’s most prestigous international galleries. His paintings are even part of the Queen’s private collection. And yet Albert Namatjira died a broken man due mainly to the constraints his aborginal heritage imposed. In telling his story, Big hArt are in fact telling the story of Australia’s first peoples, a group who have faced continued discrimination and social injustice since the country’s inception.

Albert Namatjira was born in 1902 in Western Australia. He was member of the Western Aranda- speaking Aboriginal group. He was raised by missionaries until he was thirteen when he returned to the bush for his ritual initiation. During this initiation he developed a deep and abiding love of the land, a love which would

feature extensively in his work.

At the age of eighteen Albert married outside his clan group and was in turn ostracised. In order to support his family, he worked as a camel driver, travelling extensively throughout the country.

Albert saw much of the Australian widerness, a landscape he would subsequently paint. In 1934, Albert visited an exhibition of two artists in Melbourne, a visit which would change his life. Namatjira subsequently befriended one of the artists, Rex Battarbee and in exchange for acting as a guide he was taught the art of painting watercolours, a skill Albert quickly excelled at. It was not long before Namatjira’s work was greeted with global success but this success brought with it unwelcomed consequences.

The driving force behind this powerful project is Australia’s Big hART theatre company a company who are not simply a theatrical organisation but one which fights for social change.

Their work focuses on the disadvantaged communities of Australia and throughout their twenty two year existence they have developed strong ties with Australia’s aboriginal community.

The company travel to isolated regions in Australia and live with community groups there in order to find out what are the best ways to help. Big hART’s artistic director states “Namatjira came out of conversations we had with one of our actors who in fact came from the same area where Albert lived.

The more we heard about his story

the more we felt it was something we wanted to do.”

imitating European artists and actually found their own voice.

Wealth, which came as a result of Albert’s growing fame, attracted interest from both the Australian government and Albert’s own aborginal community. From his community, Albert faced increasing demands for money, demands he struggled to meet, while the Australian government chose to make Albert its first Aboriginal citizen, since at the time Aboriginals were classified as wards of the crown. The government did this though not out of a desire to recognize his contribution to Australian art but rather to be in a position to legally tax him.

With this outstanding production Big hART’s theatre company do not only intend to tell the story of this extraodinary artist but also in the process to build a legacy.

They are now in the final stages of negotiating to buy back Albert’s copyright and return it to his community, along with showcasing the work of Namatjira’s descendents, acclaimed artists in their own right. The point of the Namatjira project is not simply to tell his story , but also so we can learn from it in order to create a better future.

Despite this pressure Albert maintained his enormous output until he was arrested for a murder a nephew committed. Namatjira was held responsible, since the nephew had used the money Albert had given him to buy and drink alcohol, something which was illegal for Aboriginals under Australian law.

Because of an international outcry Albert’s sentenced was reduced and he was ultimately freed.

But not before the psychological damage was done and soon after Namatjira’s release he died of a heart attack. Leaving the copyright for his work in the hands of others, since he had sold it in order to support the community.

Ironically now Namatjira’s work is seen as the starting point at which Australian painters stopped

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HOME

By Esther Roberts.

Thinking of redecorating? Oh yeah, you’re not alone. After the buzz, partying and shoo pin madness of the festive season, many are more than set and ready to run from the hang over .

One of sure and proven ways to start with has been to start from your home.

Giving your home a face lift has all it takes to turn your fatigue into spark of energy enough to drive you into super creative entity.

This season it’s all about surrounding

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yourself with things to spur you into happiness and celebration that will empower you for greatness. Our recommended choice of colour is to add a touch of purple to whatever theme you’ve chosen. This rich colour is all about power, strength, dignity and royalty. Whether you want to feel like a prince or the duchess of Cambridge, purple gives you an edge .

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Charity they say begins at home!

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CARNIVAL FEASTING IN FRANCE

By Gemma Driver

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he French Mediterranean city of Nice hosts a one of the largest Mardi Gras carnivals in the world, attracting over a million people annually. The normally very sedate and classy seafront - all designer shops and supercars - turns into a bright spectacle of enormous floats, flowers, lights and glamour for a full two weeks of celebrations.

Back from the seafront, the cobbled streets and squares of the old town are lined with cafés, patisseries and food stalls. During the carnival pop-up terraces fill with revelers refueling on special carnival doughnuts; little, light squares of fried dough doused in icing sugar.

Local specialities like small stuffed peppers and pisaladière – a pizza-like onion, anchovy and olive tart – are also a feature of Nice carnival, as they are easy to eat on the move.

Nice cuisine is essentially Mediterranean; bursting with sunshine, colour, fresh vegetables (tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes), seafood, rich meat stews, and vibrant flavours, but with some very localized dishes. Look out for Niçoise specialties like ratatouille, stuffed sardines, panisses (fried chickpea polenta), ravioli or gnocchi in meat sauce, daube (beef stewed in wine), stockfish (salt cod stew), farcis niçoise (stuffed vegetables), Swiss chard tart,

pistou (pesto), courgette flower fritters, stuffed breast of veal, stewed courgettes, and of course salad niçoise.

phone and no email, so reservations can only be made by calling into the restaurant. This also presents problem for journalists attempting to obtain photos.

Where to eat Locals are so proud of traditional Niçoise cuisine that they’ve created a brand for it, and the 2014 carnival theme is ‘The King of Gastronomie’, in celebration of the ‘Cuisine Nissarde’ label. Restaurants that carry the brand have been certified as serving traditional local food, including certain dishes cooked to specific recipes.

For details of the Cuisine Nissarde restaurants, and for information on the carnival, visit the Nice tourist board website: en.nicetourisme.com.

Try their pasta with pistou or stuffed sardines to start, followed by daude de boeuf, stockfish or sausages with lentils. www.lamerenda.net

Rustic For a rustic Niçoise eating experience, try La Merenda, where a previously two-Michelin-starred chef has taken up residence to cook bistro-style local food in the small open kitchen. It is quite a quirky venue, where guests have to sit on stools in a tiny, overcrowded dining room, and reviews complain of overpriced peasant fare with occasionally grumpy service. BUT it is an authentic and interesting experience, with fantastic food - and especially enjoyable if you don’t mind chatting to your very close-by fellow diners.

Oh, and further ‘quirks’; there is no

Fine dining Le Sejour Café is rated best restaurant in Nice on Trip Advisor. It is fine dining with real flavour and an emphasis on local ingredients. Its clientele is composed mainly of local regulars, and the owners are a family who all work in the restaurant.

Dishes vary according to the season and what is in stock, but there are always a few Niçoise-inspired options on the menu. Yellow pollock with lemon polenta currently features, and there tends to be a lot of fish dishes, along with duck, snails, truffles, offal and lobster. www.lesejourcafe.fr London You can experience excellent traditional Niçoise cuisine in London, at La Petite Maison – a franchise of the restaurant of the same name in Nice. Expect Mayfair prices though. www.lpmlondon.co.uk January - March 2014 Issue 5. Volume 1. CHub

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RECIPES

Pissaladière The slightly dodgy sounding name of this dish comes from the anchovy paste, called ‘pissalat’ that was originally used – and still often is – to make pissaladière, in place of the anchovy fillets.

Served cut into small squares, it is ideal for tasty canapés. Larger slices make a lovely lunch, with a green salad and a glass of red wine.

Ingredients: Serves 8 • Pizza base or puff pastry (homemade pizza base is best if you have time) • 2kg white onions • 100ml olive oil • 1 bouquet garni (tied bunch of fresh thyme, bay and rosemary), or 2 tsp dried mixed herbs or ‘herbes de provence’ • 1 large garlic clove • At least 8 salted anchovy fillets • Black olives, preferably from Nice • Salt & black pepper What to do: • Peel and finely chop the onions, and put them in a pan with the olive oil, the whole unpeeled garlic clove, herbs, and salt and pepper • Cover the pan and leave it to cook over a gentle heat for 45 minute while the moisture evaporates. Check it from time to time, and don’t allow it to catch.

• Roll out the pizza base or pastry on an oiled baking tray to ½cm thick. Use a baking tray or tart tin with sides if possible, and push the edges of the dough up into the sides slightly.

• Remove the garlic and spread the onion mixture over the dough base • Decorate with the anchovies and olives, and place in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes at 275ºC • Season with pepper, and leave to cool – pissaladière is best served just slightly warm or at room temperature

Socca These pancake-like flatbreads are made from chickpea flour, and are extremely versatile. You could add fresh herbs, paprika, cumin or other spices to the batter, and they are pliable enough to use for wraps.

Plain squares of socca, along with mini socca wraps filled with Mediterranean vegetables, fresh grilled tuna or beef stew (held together with cocktail sticks) make delicious nibbles for drinks parties. Great served in combination with small pieces of pissaladière, too.

Ingredients: • 1 litre water • 300g chickpea flour • 4 tbsp olive oil, with extra for the pan • 1 tsp salt What to do: • Vigorously whisk together the water, flour, olive oil and salt, to get rid of any lumps, then strain the batter, just to make sure • Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan, then cook the batter like pancakes. Allow your socca to go golden and crispy on both sides, even slightly burnt in places.

You could put them under a hot grill briefly to achieve this.

• Cut into small pieces and season with freshly cracked black pepper, before serving immediately

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TRAVEL

France aBy Vivian place to see Frankie

Rome was not built in a day . Well, however long it took them to build it, if I have to choose my city to see and adorn then Rome is nothing compared to my new found love France.

From the elegance and glamour that Paris oozes to the magnificent sight of theEiffel tower to luxury boutiques with such much gorgeous gift items to buy. You have so much to see, buy, and talk about once you set your feet on the soil. You do not need any tour guide in France to find all the beautiful things France has to show .

But one secret though is, ‘do not come if you haven’t got it - cash ‘ . My point is not that France is expensive, but there are loads to buy that you will definitely run out of cash if you are the gullible type.

Give and take, France is one of the cities of the world that has stood the taste of generations. From her antiques , her architectural heritage to its opulence . France remains worlds destination for high quality and luxury fashion. Her arrogance and pride then can never be over stated. The city has an air of style and authenticity to every bit of their culture

and lifestyle. Despite her arrogance, strict immigration laws and supposed racism, France remains one ofEurope’s diverse nations.

France is also renowned for her rich cuisine making the top in the world food ranking. Coupled with her fine wine , dining in France has got no comparison yet.

Such seductive appeal to her every corner France is one of Africans honeymoon and engagement destinations . From her language which has been so protectively preserved to her mountains and skiing hotspots, there is more to France than just a country where discrimination against Blacks still exist.

There isn’t any asking where to go in France as the country is filled with much to see and love . However, my only advice would be, if you’re planning to get down there this summer, make sure to as much as possible avoid the French riviera if you don’t like crowd.

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What experts recommend for a fresh face of spring.

Foundation

The secret to a flawless fresh spring face is in the foundation forming the perfect base says our beauty editor Vivian Uche.

However, it’s not just the foundation but learning to apply it appropriately. This has been noted by make up artists as taking a little while to perfect but with constant practice and choosing the right one for you, the one that enhances your colour is the ultimate key.

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MODEL FACE

Here comes Miss Uganda UK 2013

Deborah Kabahinda

What does it mean winning a pageant? Is it all just about beauty of the face or something deeper? Gemma goes on a chat with Deborah Kabahinda, the winner of this year’s Miss Uganda UK. Deborah certainly is an inspiration to many young and upcoming models.

She is not just a model and a dancer but also a hardworking student (she had just completed two weeks of exams before speaking to us), speaks several languages, can play the cello and double bass and has even represented Kent and London in Javelin England Championships.

Judges marked the models on many criteria from intelligence, beauty and confidence, how they portray themselves as a modern Ugandan woman and much more. I think that it is safe to say that Deborah does fit all of the criteria and just as importantly, the audience at York Hall seemed to agree with the judges’ decision.

The aim of Miss Uganda UK is to promote better relationships between the UK Ugandan Nationals through its “organisation, promotion and development of various cultural engagements, social and educational events, reflecting a blend of the African lifestyle with that of the United Kingdom.”

Deborah spoke to C.Hub’s own Gemma, on the reasons she entered Miss Uganda UK, what she would like to achieve during her reign as queen, where she gets her inspiration from

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MODEL FACE and her hopes and dreams for the future. At only 18, Deborah is wise beyond her years with her enthusiasm and willingness to help others and her hopes of being a good role model to others proving that her beauty is not just skin deep.

Thank you for taking the time to talk to us, I know how busy you are and hope that your recent exams went well. Could you fill us in on a little bit about your background, where did you grow up and how did you come to become a model?

I was born in Kabwohe in Uganda and I lived there until I was 10. In Uganda, I went to Nganwa Primary School and Hormisdallen Primary School. I have three siblings and I am the last one of the four. I came to London in 2004 where I then went to SouthRise Primary School, then Plumstead Manor Secondary School.

It was here I found my passions and talents such as sports, dance, painting etc. During secondary school, many of the teachers encouraged me to do the best that I can with academics as well as my extracurricular activities.

I represented my school, Greenwich borough and London in athletics and also taught street dance to my peers in secondary school. I am happy to have had teachers and peers who believed in me and supported me. In 2012, I started modelling for my sister (Racheal Raji) who owns Aria’s Boutique. I realised that I loved modelling and decided to pursue it with the encouragement of my sister.

Then in 2013 I won Miss Uganda UK. Congratulations on winning the title, but what is it that made you decide to enter Miss Uganda UK? I would like to be a positive role model for children and my generation.

In addition to this I would like to be able to give back to my community, advocate for children and inspire them to do the best that they can and be who they can be.

Did you have to go through any particular forms of training to help you to become Miss Uganda UK 2013? What did it involve and how did the training help you?

I was trained to walk, talk and behave exactly like a queen by Jacqueline Matovu and Edris K. These weeks of training boosted my confidence through practising speaking in front of people at various events. I learned that you can do something if you put your mind to it and work hard.

This experience also enhanced my knowledge about Uganda as a community and as a nation.

Did you ever think that you would be in with a chance of winning the role Miss Uganda UK? I thought that I had a chance of winning because I believed in myself as being the best and striving for the best. I was willing and determined to learn to be the queen that I was created to be.

Why do you think that you won the title?

I think belief in myself and confidence to do the best I can. Additionally, having the passion, an open mind and being willing to learn.

How do you hope to inspire the young people of today?

I hope to inspire them through speeches, my achievements, such as being Miss Uganda UK, through dance as I am a dancer and I specialise in African, street and Hiphop dance. In addition, through sport as I am an athlete and I specialise in Javelin. I aspire to represent GB in the Olympics. I also hope to inspire them by encouraging them to follow their dreams and to use their talents.

Is there anything in particular that you would like to achieve during your reign?

I would like to continue raising awareness on Child sacrifice in Uganda as well as the UK. To fundraise for the Charity Organisation

called Kyampisi Childcare Ministries for the victims who have been affected by child sacrifice. To also encourage young people to strive to be the best that they can be.

What does winning Miss Uganda UK 2013 mean to you?

Winning means that I have achieved my short-term goal and it is great but it is more about what I do now that I have won, that is more important to me.

How do you feel about being a role model?

I feel blessed to be a role-model because I feel that I have a purpose, and I am living to fulfil this purpose and share it with the world.

Who would you say has inspired you the most?

My inspiration is my mother, Mrs Jadres R Ferreira because she has loved me, nurtured me, taught me, encouraged me, comforted me, believed in me, motivated me, supported me and inspired me to be the best I can be. My mother had her own nursery school in Uganda called Mother Care and this showed how hard working she is and she also made a difference in other children’s lives through teaching them. My mother graduated as a mature student in 2012 from the University of East London. She has shown me that you can do anything you want to if you put your mind to it.

You are currently a student at university, what would you like to do when you have finished your studies?

I would like to work in a field of finance and continue to work with charity organisations such as the Child Sacrifice Campaign. In addition to this I would like to pursue my athletics career.

We wish Deborah the best of luck in what we think will be a very bright future and we will definitely be watching out for her at the Olympics!

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TO LIFE THE EASY WAY

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t’s New Year and you owe it to yourself to be happy, healthy and ready to get supercharged for a new beginning.

After the hustle and bustle of Xmas shopping and partying, the New Year arrives with so much to look forward to. To make the most of the opportunities that comes with it, you have to be in a good frame of mind, body and soul charged in the positive direction. To get you started, here are our top tips on how to keep it all together and going way into 2014.

Be happy, be positive.

First see yourself as a success story. Be happy with yourself. Be confident in what you can do and confident to ask for help in what you can’t do. Be willing to learn too. Surround yourself will energy of positivity, smile at those you meet on your way and make an eye contact when the smile back. Make new friends, network with like minds and see the best of every

By Cynthia Jones

situation.

Set realistic goals and go for them.

It’s not always what we say but what we do that makes the difference says our Chief editor Faustina Anyanwu. This season, take a bold step to putting some action to your dreams. By so doing, they’re no longer dreams but realities you will be living. It gives so much sense of pride, accomplishment and esteem to see yourself go for your goals. So fulfilling.

Whether you’re looking to stop smoking or to start your own business, the mantra this season is ‘action’.

Exercise Often when we hear exercise, our minds go to strenuous gym and walkouts. In this energy of back to life, we’re talking of both exercising your body, mind and soul.

If you have not been doing so, make this year one to give your brain nourishment.

Read, read and keep reading. There’s no such thing as information over load.

In reading, you learn and develop lots of skills you never knew where there.

Exercise your body too, take a walk, breath in fresh air and enjoy the free gifts of nature. Appreciate your environment.

Finally, be sure to have a daily encounter with the almighty God. He will make everything perfect.

Be yourself Self awareness is the first step to achieving success. Know your limit and when to go beyond that. If you have to be under pressure to please a person, know that you will never please the one. When you are you, you attract those who will stick with you and appreciate you fir who you are not what you do. Remember you are the best of your specie and you rock!

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RELATIONSHIPS

Most important things you tell your daughter before she is 12!

Hopelessness never creates a future My daughter never feel hopeless in any situation, rather use every opportunity to create a successful ground. Self pity will never lead you any where.

Be optimistic and focus on who you want to be and get on with it. What you don’t have should never determine where you get.

Never fight your critics It is never a good idea to fight those who criticise you. Rather look into what they have said , they might have a point, learn from them and get better.

Never say I can’t until you have tried Practise they say makes perfect. This is very true and will remain so. Most successful people i know started from when they didn’t really know it. But the learnt while doing it. The difference

between the good, the better and the best is that extra effort. Keep trying as long as you still have life. Don’t give up, don’t give in and don’t let go.

There is always a better way out It is not important to say I did the right thing. What’s more important is that you are still doing the right thing.

Whatever you have done today will always have a better way to do it tomorrow, because the world is always on the move. Therefore, seek always for wisdom, learn a new skill at any given opportunity. Ask questions, listen and try what you learnt.

don’t take any gift if you are not sure or ready for the price tag.

These are life important words every girl should know before she gets into the world. Share this with those you truly love and care about.!

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t’s terribly funny how opposite we can be. Sometimes I can’t help but think him silly for jubilating for such ridiculous thing. What’s my business with what winger and his boys are doing or not doing. Yea, not that I don’t like it, but hmmmm, not now when all I’m about is my girl winning another golden leave from school. No I won’t jump about because Wenger bought who , I will jump and dance unending if my girl keeps coming home with those golden leaves. Yea, that’s what makes the two of us. He’s always accused me of wanting him to become a woman, oh so do you.

Why would I gave to be a man. Get it I’m a babe. Such are one of many arguments you’re bound to hear from couples. As long as these arguments stay just this way without a fight or a grudge , then you are perfectly normal says relationship experts.

The major difference between men and women is in their brain. The wiring and networking that goes on there are on a parallel line especially when it comes to perception. Since the era of feminism , we women now blindly fight for equality and all what human right forgetting the most relevant

By: Dr Zobam Ohaeri

things that makes us women and relevant. No wonder men nowadays prefer to marry their fellow men. Why won’t they, when a woman becomes so bossy and stiff more than an average man. Who wants to be with a woman physically much stronger than him. By nature, women calm down and appear softer to allow their men to protect them. But not when it comes to verbal abuse. Get it men and women do not think or operate alike so why not stay your part and leave his part.

for once. Your partial lobule is larger than ours and you also have a better sense if space because of that too.

And now I know why you take useless needless risks , smile sheepishly at every girl and anything and always focus on sex when I’m doing something important, then I can be rest assured that you are normal and start to live with your brains wired weirdly. Hope you can also excuse my feminism too.

Women are vocally stronger because two sections of their brain responsible for verbal activities are larger than that of men. Women also will cry at nothing not because they want to but because the limbic system (responsible for tears) are larger too. Don’t bother asking how we get through labour pain. Yes we do hurt but we’re better at coping because the part of brain which gets activated during painful situations are on the left side of the brain and controls the inner activity.

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reaking up from your lover is the most difficult thing to bear even more than death of a sibling says emotional experts. When people have been together in love for a while, there’s always something worth fighting for when it ends. Most times it’s the men that feel worse about it, but they will rather die in silence with their ego.

Women tend to cry and outwardly kill themselves but emotionally they cope better.

If you really want to get him back it’s a very easy one for you ladies. Follow these expert tips and he will be back on his knees.

1. Pretend your having fun without him.

Hang out with bigger guys, especially in areas you know he will see you.

Look for guys he knows not necessarily his pals. This experts have said makes

By Vivian Frankie him jealous and knowing you’re moving on with bigger guys makes him realise how special you are.

2. Take him back to where you started from. Write him a love letter, remind him how sweet you two have been together and all the adventures you’ve gone together. This makes him start dreaming if you again and he will have wet dreams and long for your love.

3. Give him space. Avoid him at all cost. Don’t call him and if he dares call pretend your very busy and getting on with more important things.

Because of their controlling nature, when you’re not dependent on them it makes them feel less powerful and the fact that you sound vague makes them

think you’re having a big time out there especially if they’ve been sulking for you.

4 Become his friend. No whining, no sulking. Be a nice girl next door.

Pretend nothing has happened. Help him out if he ask for your help. Tell him how your day gas been and don’t expect anything help or affection from him. Make him confined in you.

Experts say this keeps them miserable .

They had spend all their night thinking how the blew their opportunity to have such a helpful wonderful girl.

Remember they are babies at that.

These are only tips and may work for some. How each turns out depends on different personalities and what the break up was about. Tread carefully.

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PEOPLE

Nelson Mandela A life to celebrate plus the most powerful quotes of the man of steel

By Emeka Anyanwu.

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adiba a wonderful, brilliant and inspirational leader. A man of steel , the light and sparkle of our generation.

We will always admire, emulate and cherish you.

Madiba’s journey began in 1944 when he helped launch the ‘Youth League of the African National Congress (ANC)’ . That struggle continued against a backdrop of police brutality and racial segregation pedaled by the then apartheid regime of South Africa.

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

Truly, black South Africans were not respected, they were treated like dogs in their own Country. They were worried not about what to eat to live for the next day but how to survive the continuous massacre of their innocent citizens. The massacre in Sharpeville Johannesburg in 1960 became a turning point and compelled Nelson Mandela for once to abandon his non violence movement to become commander of a new military organisation called “Spear of the Nation”. During those flash moments, he stated, “I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter, I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that, after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can only rest for a moment for with freedom comes responsibilities , and I dare not linger for my long walk is not ended”. Now that the long walk has ended finally here, we find it respectful to continue to celebrate his life by making sure that records are kept for our children to

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read and know that there was a man of steel who stood up for them before they were born.

Madiba saw the huge battle that laid ahead of him, he did not linger nor falter, he kept walking on the long and lonely road to freedom and at a point he recalls, “It always seems impossible until its done” Studying the life and journey of Nelson Mandela, you will realize that such men only make their appearance once on earth. Humans who stand out head and shoulders above others in their generation. He knows what courage was and lived by it as he says “ I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear”.

Many thought that the worst moment for Madiba was his days in the prison in Robben Island in 1963, but that was not. He said, “Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose”.

Clearly, all his enemies lost. Those enemies later fell head over heels in love with him . He seemed freer behind the bars than men who locked him up.

He disarmed them by a combination of charm, persistence and irresistible heart to forgive . At one point, they offered to negotiate with him but he told them, “only free men can negotiate, prisoners cannot enter into contract, your freedom and mine can not be separated”.

perience the oppression of one by another”.

The urge to unite the embattled country presented itself . The world was watching and the time ticking to see how the man who promised so much would deliver . He stunned the world when he chose the route to forgiveness instead of vengeance and hatred.

This singular action lifted him higher above every other statesmen in our generation . He became the great hero of our time. He came to rise above Ghandi, Churchhill and JFK in the heart of men. He appealed even to his bitter enemies.

“If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named goodness and forgiveness”.

A genius, he knew he was not a flawless, he said he was not a saint.

“Unlike some politicians, I can admit to mistakes” and he explained further, “I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances.”

Madiba is a remarkable man who loved to wear his Kaross a traditional Xhosa and leopard inspired design that conveyed an air of majesty, a symbol of love , justice and forgiveness.

His legacy will always stand the test of time. He will forever be in our minds, a man who fulfilled our expectations in the great march to freedom. A man of Steel!

“Courageous people do not fear forgiving for the sake of peace”.

His best moment rolled in when he was finally released and inaugurated as the first Black president in 1994.

The whole world for a moment was at peace. “I dream of an Africa which is at peace with itself” he said.

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SPORTS

John Mikel Obi

By Gozie Nwagwu (Edwin Black).

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ohn Michael Nchekwube Obinna, commonly known as Mikel John Obi, John Obi Mikel or John Mikel Obi, is a Nigerian footballer, who plays as a midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Nigeria national team. Super Eagles Born: April 22, 1987 (age 26), Jos, Nigeria Full name: John Michael Nchekwube Obinna Salary: 5.8 million USD (2012) Parents: Michael Obi Siblings: Joel Obi Current teams: Chelsea F.C. (#12 / Midfielder), Nigeria national football team (Midfielder) John Mikel Obi has been nominated for the BBC’s African Footballer of the Year award 2013.

In a seven-year career at Chelsea, Mikel has played nearly 200 games and won a host of trophies, including a Premier League title, Champions League title and four FA Cups. Mikel has gone on to play 51 times for Nigeria and helped them to win the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, but perhaps his finest moment came when he helped Chelsea win the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Fellow nominees include Yaya Toure, Jonathan Pitroipa, Victor Moses and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. The winner will be announced during a live edition of Focus on Africa on BBC World Service and BBC World News at 17:35 GMT on 2 December, 2013.

The transfer saga that would bring him to spotlight.

On 29 April 2005, a few days after Mikel turned 18, Premier League club Manchester United announced that it had struck a deal with the Norwegian club Lyn Oslo to sign the player.

United’s website also claimed that they had done a deal directly with the teenager and that he had signed a

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contract to join them. Mikel’s agents were bypassed as the club persuaded the youngster to sign a 4-year contract without representation. Lyn Oslo allegedly sent a fax to his agents abroad, claiming their services were no longer required by Mikel. Reports said the deal was initially worth £4m, and would see the player arrive at Old Trafford in January 2006.

Rival Premier League club, Chelsea, later issued a counter-claim suggesting that they already had an agreement with Mikel and his agents, but Lyn Oslo denied this claim. However, subsequent reports indicated that Chelsea claimed to have been involved in arranging the player’s original move to Europe with a view to signing him at a later date. Further substance was added to this claim after it was revealed that the player had impressed Chelsea manager José Mourinho while training with the club’s first-team squad during the summer of 2004.

Mikel expressed his delight at joining United in a hastily arranged press conference, where he was pictured holding up a Manchester United shirt, which bore the squad number 21.

Following his signing of the contract to join Manchester United, there were claims from Norway that he had received a number of threatening phone calls from unknown sources.

Mikel was assigned a security guard and moved to a safe hotel. However, on 11 May 2005, the midfielder went missing during a Norwegian Cup game against Klemetsrud; he had not been selected for the match but had been watching from the stands. Whilst the player was believed to have left with one of his agents, John Shittu, who had by now flown in to meet Mikel, his disappearance sparked massive media coverage in Norway and also provoked a police enquiry after the Lyn Oslo director Morgan Andersen made claims in the Norwegian media that Mikel had been ‘kidnapped’. These claims were later repeated by Manchester United’s

assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, who accused Chelsea of being involved in the alleged ‘kidnapping

Rather than leaving FIFA to determine the validity of the contract signed with Manchester United, Chelsea intervened by volunteering to settle the transfer saga through negotiation with Lyn Oslo and Manchester United.

On 2 June 2006, Chelsea, Manchester United and Lyn Oslo reached a settlement to resolve the future of the player. Mikel’s registration was to be transferred from Lyn to Chelsea; Manchester United agreed to terminate their option agreement with Mikel. Under the terms of this agreement Chelsea agreed to pay Manchester United £12 million, half paid upon the finalisation of the contract and the other half in June 2007, and Lyn £4 million, half payable immediately and half in June 2007. As a result of this settlement, all claims in this matter were withdrawn.

On 19 July 2006, Chelsea were granted a work permit for the midfielder after they completed the £16 million signing in June 2006.

In the aftermath of the transfer, Morgan Andersen, who had a previous conviction for forging official documents, was convicted of fraud and making false accusations and given a one-year suspended jail sentence by an Oslo court. The court also ordered him to pay 20,000 kroner (£1,944) in costs. Chelsea made a High Court claim for £16m against FC Lyn Oslo and Andersen following the conviction, claiming that the previously agreed settlement was not binding as “the transfer was based on a fraudulent misrepresentation, now proven by a court of law”. This claim was subsequently resolved out of court.

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Yes! here comes the new year finally . How hrilling is that. We are all up and ready for all the best we can have for 2014. Coming up, we bring you in solidarity with worthy women against rape, and violence against women to send out a very strong message. End the rape and violence on women.

We bring you, Britain's most powerful women of colour and what they stand for. From their entrepreneurial skills to their philanthropism to their resilience and speaking out for and with other women. All these and inspirations from our great men who have walked from the darkest part of life and now living a role model life. This is the issue to watch out for packed with insiprations to get you grounded for the year ahead.

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