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Contents

Glance Magazine Jun-Nov 2016 Cross River State at a Glance.......4 Personality of the moment.............3 Celebrity...........................................3 Events.........................................12-17 Food/Recipe................................12 Interviews.................................28-30 Beauty/Style.............................22-24 Relationship.................................31 Hot Topic........................................33 Movie Review.................................18 Features....................................12-27 Entrepreneur File..........................18 Health & Fitness.............................5

PUBLISHER'S NOTE

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ome moments in life are so overwhelmingly beautiful and heart achingly rare that when they occur, one is literally swept off their feet, gliding up and down, round and round in a spiral of awe, bliss and fascination. This happens to be one of such times, a moment of epiphany for me as I present to you the very first edition of Glance "Events and Lifestyle Magazine."Working with the talented individuals that make up the Glance Team to put together all the intrinsic and different parts that make up this publication was an undeniably pleasant experience.

As they always say“Charity begins at home”, this philosophy is what informed the choice and focus of our maiden edition. Cross River State is replete with a rich cultural heritage, awe inspiring tourist locations, exquisite cuisine and very hospitable people.

As we embark on this journey which promises to be one of the most incredible rides in this lifetime, I thought it wise to promote my motherland by way of show casing her in all of her glory.

Before you label me bias, consider this, apart from the weather, what else is hot in Nigeria if not Cross River State?

Although the task of amassing and compiling content for this edition seemed daunting at first, my team and I eventually discovered our rhythm and from thereon, it was a walk in the park.

Given the diverse category of content lined up, we would like to think that we've got your need for variety covered.

Are you a resident or just passing through? Have you only recently relocated to the state or contemplating whether or not to relocate here?, Perhaps you're a migrant student, the things is, whichever bracket you fall into, the pages of Glance Magazine is loaded with breath-taking, well thought-out and sound content to keep you entertained and informed and I dare to say, enchanted.

From exciting tourist attractions, to mouth-watering recipes, societal events within and around the state, our collection of articles are sure to keep you spell bound and mentally rejuvenated.

Maureen Kennedy Publisher Glance Magazine

Once again, welcome.

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Editorial Team Publisher/Editor in chief – Maureen Kennedy Graphics- narrator.ng email: info@narrator.ng Photography – 001Image email: 001image@gmail.com Production Manager – Eugene Kennedy Writers/Contributors Kate Egozi- Ebong Godwin Eigbe Ashley Nweke Editors George Wonah Mrs Irek Roseline

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PERSONALITY OF THE MOMENT

John Gaul Lebo

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on. John Gaul Lebo is a native of Ibalebo clan in Adadama, Abi LGA of Cross River State. A graduate of law and a barrister/solicitor of the supreme court of Nigeria, who unintentionally found himself a player in the political arena In 2011, he was elected representative member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, representing the Abi LGA constituency.

During his service as a Hon, member of the house, he was voted best performing Hon, Member in Cross River State for 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Hon, John Gaul Lebo is the current speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly. Within the first quarter of his leadership as speaker, twelve bills were passed into law!In recognition of hisleadershiprole, mentorship and accomplishments so far, Hon. John Gaul Lebo is Glance Magazine'spersonality of the moment.

Celebrity of the moment

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orn Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, a proud Crossriverian and one of the hottest Artistes in the Nigeria entertainment industry.

Iyanya's musical career became official after he won the 2008 MTN project fame West Africa singing competition.

Iyanya who is the co-owner of a musiclabel (Made Men Music Group) was born and breed in Calabar where he found his passion for music and developed his vocal dexterity by singing in Bars within the state.

In 2013, Iyanya became the new ambassador for Solo Phones Nigeria, followed by other major deals with brands like Zinox Computers, MTN, Yudala, and House of Dunes, among others.

In 2015 the talented, award winning Performer, song writer, artiste and philanthropist was unveiled as the Ambassador for Cross River State, this officially made him the face of the state at all levels.

Iyanya - The face of Cross River State

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HISTORICAL

DEVELOPMENT

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he state was created on May 27, 1967 from the former Eastern region, by the General Yakubu Gowon regime, its name was changed from South Eastern State to Cross River State in the 1976 state creation exercise carried out by the General Murtala Mohammed regime. The present Cross River State came into being in September, 1987 when Akwa Ibom State was created from the old Cross River State.

The State shares boundaries with Benue State to the North, Enugu and Abia State to the West, to the East with Cameroon republic and to the south with Akwa Ibom and the Atlantic Ocean.

Cross River State, which is named after the Cameroon Mountains which flows southward and forms the state's western border, has Its urban centres in addition to Calabar, which is the oldest slave trade centre in Nigeria, to be the Inland towns of Ugep, Obudu, Odukpani, Ikom, Obubra, Akpabuyo and Ogoja.

The first monorail project in Nigeria is located in Calabar and is all set for commissioning and launch. In addition to this,the first modern road network was constructed in the city. In the health sector, Calabar was home tothe first public hospital, St. Margaret Hospital. Calabar also houses the oldest post office and one of the first two Botanical Gardens in Nigeria.

On the chronicle of the city's firsts, is the fact that Calabar was the seat of the Government of the Oil River Protectorate and then the Southern Protectorate, the building that is today known as the Old Residency Museum was ordered by Consul Hewett in 1882 from Britain and it arrived Calabar in 1884 where it was

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AT A GLANCE assembled. It became the residence of include Professor Eyo Ita, the first the Consuls and High Commissioners Nigerian professor and first Premier that administered the Protectorate. of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria. He was also a member of As an international trade route and the Nigerian team that negotiated colonial administrative headquarter, Nigeria's independence in Britain.

Calabar housed the earliest of military Louis Edet is Nigeria's first barracks in the country. It was the inspector General of Police, first kingdom to embrace Christianity Margaret Ekpo, first woman Special and the first Presbyterian Church Member of Nigeria's Eastern House (Church of Scotland Mission) was of Chiefs and later Eastern House built in 1846. The first Roman of Assembly and Hogan 'Kid' Catholic Mass in Nigeria was said at Bassey first Nigerian World Boxing 19 Bocco Street, Calabar in 1903. The Champion. Etubom Oyo Orok Oyo, city also has the oldest secondary premier football administrator and school in Eastern Nigeria, Hope first Nigerian to be elected into Waddell Training Institution FIFA executive committee (1980established in 1895. Dr. Nnamdi 1988) and the first African to be Azikiwe the First President of the made Honorary Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria was a Confederation of Africa Football student of this school.

(CAF) for life since 1988.

Calabar has also produced prominent Incidentally the first football match figures in the nation's history. They in Nigeria was played in Calabar. include King Eyamba V of Duke Town and King Eyo Honesty II of The mantle of traditional political Creek Town who jointly wrote to the authority which rests on the Obong, King of England to send missionaries is hinged on a political tripod to Calabar to educate their people and whose legs are Duke Town, Old King Archibong III who was the first Town and Creek Town. Each leg of King in Southern Nigeria to be this tripod was at one time ruled by crowned with the regalia sent by a separate Obong. However through Queen Victoria of Great Britain in a gentleman's agreement, the three 1878. Other prominent figures towns agreed to merge the crowns

for one titular head that is today referred to as the Obong of Calabar.

The title still rotates among them.

Calabar has a Sea Port, with construction ongoing for a State owned Deep Seaport, A Textiles and Garment Factory, an International Airport, two Free Trade Zones, while the catering and hospitality business does exceptionally well, particularly during the renown Calabar Festival. The areas of attraction are numerous, each component laced with the spirit of warmth and hospitality the State is known for, creating a strong impression of tranquility, unity with nature and culture and that insatiable desire in the hearts of tourists that keeps them coming back repeatedly.

At strategic locations around the metropolis and the state are large deposits of several sculptures, relics and artifacts that tell of the people's strength, industry, craftsmanship and rich and warmculture.

Cross-River State, being a major player in the country's tourism industry was fondly rechristenedTHE PEOPLE'S PARADISE.

Health and Fitness

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ccording to world health organization (WHO) being healthy is not merely the absence of diseases or sicknesses.

It's generally a state of complete physical, mental and social resources.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Every aspect of your life influences your state of wellbeing, so it's paramount to ensure healthy lives by exercising to stay fit and eating right to stay healthy, as well as other aspects of health promotion. Your total wellbeing should be a priority, good health equates a good quality of life and sound mind, which in return equates a good quality of life.

Therefore you need to always find a way to stay fit and healthy by: ü Drinking lots and lots of water ü Eating healthy/balanced diets ü Exercising on daily basis ü Getting enough sleep ü Regular check ups ü Eating lots of fresh fruits ü Leading a stress free life

The State has a land mass of about 23, 074km, covered by a body of water from the tributaries of the state and the Atlantic Ocean, which renders the land fertile with provisions of abundant aquatic resources. Two thirds of the state is covered by tropical rain forest making it one of the world's biodiversity.

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R E H T A E W CULTURAL DIVERSITIES:

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There are two seasons, the rainy and the dry season. Visitors to the state will find the state mostly wet during the months of March to September, with tropical storms especially during June and July. The rain simmers down during August to October, but it's not uncommon for rain showers to linger on till December. The Dry season usually commences in November and ends in March. Average temperatures are 250C to 280C.

ross River State is often referred to as a mini nation, due to its many ethics, linguistic and cultural multiplicity. It is important to note that, despite her cultural diversity, there is harmony and peaceful co-existenceas they come together to express their way of life through Dances, Music, and Masquerade Parades.

The diverse costumes of masquerades and Dances is a must see.

Although, the State's costume also differ a typical Efik woman who has had contact with the western world is used to the Onyonyo (a long flowing gown) with variety of accessories, which includes coral beads, top hair pins and a decorated staff while a typical rural woman takes pride in tying double wrappers and blouse, while the men look quite distinct in their white shirts, worn with colorful wrappers known as the Usobo, they accessorise with beaded shoes alongside a long piece of cloth called the Okpomkpomon which they hang around their necks.

The traditional music and oral literature also differ in language, tone, and contents due to the linguistic differences.

Such diversity clearly makes us what we are, indeed a mini nation.

Market Daysin the state also differs from community to community, with each community having its own special market day.

The people of Obanliku have its own day to be every 5days, which are the Sankwala and the Amagashic market days. Meanwhile in Calabar they are two major markets in the city, the Watt market and the Marian Market which function on daily basis. The Marian Market is located in the Calabar Municipality axis while the Watt Market is located at the Calabar South axis.

It is important to note that these markets are quite some distance apart from each other, but at the same time accessible from any part of the state. Another market in the state is the beach Market, which is the central for Okrika wears, and functions mostly on Thursdays and Sundays, TraditionalDances among the Efiks and Ejagham people of the southern region range From Egib, Ebiabo, Igbam, Ekeludi, Obin, Moni Nkim, Ochima Nijm, with dances from the northern region to be Igbili, Ikpate, Mana, Udeng, Ayila, Abakpa, Iwala, Igeli, Ikpatuma, Gana Dance, Ijor, and Otsippi which is also referred to as the queen dance, other dances include Abang, Ekpe, Obon, Otichui, Moninkim, Acharbor, Ayita, Udiang and a lot more.

Among the southern districts masquerades range from Ikobin, Obam Etangala, Ogbodo And Mgbe, while the northern senatorial districts have masquerades like Ikwom and Ishor...other existing masquerades are Ekpe, Mgbe, Nnabor, Ndube, Tinkorikor, among others.

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he Traditional Efik society considers Abasi as the creator of the universe. Though one tradition explains that Abasi's wife "Atai" persuaded him to let two of their children settle on earth, and though they were not permitted to breed, they disobeyed and became the ancestors of the Efik clan, While others believe that Abasi indeed created two people (a male and female) who were also forbidden to re-produce, but due to their disobedience Abasi punished the earth with death. This different believes places importance on paying tribute to the village ancestors, particularly those who acquired high rank, since they can affect the fortunes of the living.Theearth deity Ala, is usually appeased through Ogbom ceremony, which they believe increases harvest and make their women fruitful.

All those believes and practices are now things of the past as the current Cross River state is dominated by Christians with about 82percent of the population practicing Christianity with high number of churches established in the state.

Local Government Areas in the State Cross River State Consist of 18 Local Government Areas and there include: Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar municipality, Calabar south, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yarkur, Obubra, Calabar South and Yala.

Major Ethnic Groups; are the Efik, Ejagham and Bekwarra. There are also the Yakurr, Agoi, Bahumono. While the Mbembe are predominantly found in Obubra LGA, other several sub-dialectical groups among others are the Etung, Nkim/Nkum. Ababajum, Nseke and Boki in both Ikom, Etung LGA's and the Yala/ Yachukelle, Ekajuka, Mbune, Better, Bekwarra and Utugwanga people who are found in the Ogoja, Yala, Obudu and Obanliku LGA's. The Yala are a subgroup of the Idoma nation.

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ver the years the state has been able to set its own educational standard, basically because the people of CrossRiver understand the role education plays as a catalyst for economic transformation and socialpolitical advancement, this has driven their interest to acquire knowledge from the basic formative level, through the secondary and the tertiary level.

This has led to the conceptualization of more than 230 pre- primary schools, 648 primary schools, and 145 post primary schools, alongside tertiary institutions like the University of Calabar, The Cross River State University of Science and Technology (CRUTECH). The Ibrahim Babangida College of Education in Obubra, Institute of Technology and Management Ugep. The Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa, and a number of teachers training College also located in the state.

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ommunication is quite easy in Calabar as English Language is well spoken by all in the state's residents.

The Efik dialect is the main language spoken in Cross River State, with the Efik community (who settled mainly in the southern district of Cross River) whom are commonly referred to as the greater Calabar district. There include, Calabar municipality, Calabar South, Bakkasi, Biase, Akpabuyo, Odukpani, and Akamkpa LGA's. Other languages include; Abanyom, Agoi, Agwagwune, Alege, Bakpinka, Bekwarra, Bete-bendi, Ejagham, Eki, Ekajuk, Igede, Ito, Kukele, Legbo, Lenyima, Lokaa, Mbe, Mbembe, Ndoe, Nkukoli among others.

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS C

ross River State is the most Eco friendly state in the country, with an active mission to conserve the remaining rain forest and promote the ecotourism initiative. Aside that, the state is a fascinating tourist centre and a great place for your next family vacation.

And apart from being a tourist centre, the state is also famous for being the cleanest and greenest state in Nigeria, with a relaxing atmosphere, making it an ideal location for getaways and business trips, with lots of thrilling adventures and interesting places to visit. Ranging from the soaring plateaus of the mountain tops of Obanliku to the Rainforest of Afi. Other Attractions in the State are the Tinapa Business Resort, Calabar. Obudu Cattle Ranch, Obudu. Calabar Marina Resort, Calabar. Old Residency Museum, The Mary slessor tomb, Calabar drill Monkey sanctuary, Cross River National Park and Kwa falls in Akamkpa, Afi Mountain walk way canopy.

Akbokim waterfalls, Ikom. Eco tourism/ wildlife, Obubra Lake, and the Calabar slave part.

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FESTIVALS IN

THE STATE W hen talking about mixing pleasure with business!

Calabar is the place for you.

There are many festivals in the state, which brings in tourist from far and wide to relax and enjoy themselves.

Just like every other cultural and heritage diversities, festivals in the state also varies from community to community...and there range from The new yam festival, Aji Festival, Fishing festival for the people of Abi, Bohomono and Ebom community. The Cassava festival, Abu Festival [Age grade ceremony] for the people of Obubra in Adon Community. And the Benguen festival for the people of Ogoja in Mbube community.

Other festivals, include the Cross River State Christmas Festival, which events have become Nigeria's strongest tourism brand, ranging from musicalperformances, fashion shows, boat regatta, traditional dances, the annual ekpe festival and the annual Calabar carnival which is the largest street cultural festival in Africa alongside the recent initiated biker's parade.

POLITICS:

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hile the state government is run by an executive governor in line with the presidential system the local government areas are governed by a Local Government Chairman (Executive) and Councillors who are the Legislature.

However, the traditional institution still has a very important role as the custodians of the culture and traditions of the land.

The paramount ruler in each Local Government Area presides over the council of chiefs in the Local Government.

The council is made up of clan heads who take charge of the village heads and clan councils, with duties to interpret the traditions of the people and to ensure conformity and maintenance of peace and tranquillity.

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alabar is also well known for its beaded works which are a peculiarity of Cross River State, common craft works are beaded caps, beaded wall hangings, shoes, Ekpe Masquerade made with rafia, cane chairs, brass trays, rafia clocks, Motif work and a lot more. These can be found in crafts shop within the State.

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GETTING AROUND

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he state is blessed with natural resources like Limestone, Titanium, Tin Ore, Ceramic, Raw materials and hard stone. Farm products in the state include, cassava, cocoa, cocoyam, rubber, palm fruits, groundnut, plantain, rice, banana and more.

The people of the state are also inclined to cattle rearing, especially the people of Obanliku and Obudu who have an organized system of cattle ranching.

The raring of Poultry, pigs, rabbits, turkeys for commercial purpose mainly take part in Calabar Municipality. The state also has a tropical rain forest, swamps, mangrove forest, with a significant portion of the nation's forestresources and a supply of a great amount of the country's industrial woods, including the exports of palm produce, timber, cocoa and rubber.

A major seaport is located in the state which is an inland means of transportation; industries which are responsible for producing cement, palm oil, baking flour, roofing sheets and pipes are also located in the state capital.

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MINERAL RESOURCES

alabar being a relatively safe place, with a temperate Climate, has various modes of transportation from the adventurous to the Comfortable means. But a great way to see the city is to hire one of the many state registered and privately owned taxis, from which you can explore the exquisite sights from the comfort of your seat. Although there are also taxis and minibuses available to transport you to distant locations around town. This minibuses and taxi's usually have particular routes which they run and the fares range from 50 to 100 Naira, depending on the distance.

Traffic is mostly light in the state, which means, you are sure of not getting stuck in traffic. However, walking around and sightseeing on foot could be fun.

ECONOMY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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he ancient city of Calabar was the first to utilize money as means of merchandise in West Africa. This ancient money in Efik was called 'Okpoho'. This money was later known as the manilas. After slave trade was abolished in South Eastern Nigeria,Calabar's main export became palm oil.

The state which is Nigeria's number one premiere tourism destination, has made a rapid increase in the state revenue following the private and public sector investment, with an ever emerging growth of hotels and restaurants due to the existing trends of the State's festival and carnival which attracts large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors.

Though the region's economy is predominantly agriculture which is sub-divided into two sectors The private sector is usually dominated by local subsistence farmers and the public sector which is controlled by the state government and features large plantations and demonstration farms.

Huge emphasis have also been placed on fishing as a measure to diversify the state's economy, which has driven the state government to introduce an initiative to boost the production of the following sub sectors, fish farming, processing, storage marketing, in store fishing and the monitoring of fish resources.

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How we marry

ust like the states have d i ff e r e n t r i t e s o f passage, festivals, music, dances, religion, so does their marriage rite differ. Which is our main focus.

Marriage is a globally recognized system of union meant for the opposite sex, but with the recent trend, same sex marriages are on the rise. It is consummated following series of monumental procedure as practiced and understood by the culture of the parties involved.

Culture on the other hand is the way of life of certain people, it includes, family ethics and codes of conduct. Although culture is dynamic and open to change as the people progress and come in contact with different groups.

As noted in the beginning, there are many ethnic groups and tribes in Cross river state and there all have different peculiar marriage rites.

First of all, a man will have to approach a lady he likes and propose marriage to her, if she agrees to his proposal the intended groom will now be accompanied by his friends and family to pay a visit to the supposed bride's family to declare their intentions alongside some gifts for the family, this gifts may include drinks, either alcohol or non - alcohol beverages, cola nuts etc.

During this initial visit a date will then be set for a second visit, when a list of the items to be purchased for the proper rites will be handed over to the intended groom and his family.

Due to the cultural diversity in the state, and differences in marriage customs, we will be narrowing it down to how the people of Obudu c o m m u n i t y m a r r y.

Although it's a general and common knowledge that traditional marriage rites are usually conducted in the home of the bride, the people of Obudu take exception to that as the rites Traditional Procedures are carried out in the of Marriage rites in Cross groom's compound, which river state signifies hospitality. They

believe there is no point celebrating in her compound while you're welcoming her into yours.

The proper traditional marriage rites in Obudu then proceeds in this manner. If the bride and groom are of the same cultural background and community, that is if there are both from neighboring villages all traditional requirements are fulfilled in the bride's family compound. The bride price is paid, which is called acceptance fee in the Obudu community...The fee is being paid to indicate the intended groom's family have accepted to marry the bride...After which a warm reception takes places, with food and drinks offered by the groom and family. After this is done, the bride is then accompanied to her husband's compound, this is usually done at midnight...from about 12am...To them it's an abomination to take a bride home during the day.

The traditional marriage celebration proper takes place in the groom's

compound at noon.

Now the big question maybe when “A” culture meets “B” culture who gives up one culture for the other? That is if an Obudu man is marrying a Calabar lady or from any other tribe.....A meeting is usually summoned to trash out the differences. The people of Obudu will argue that a marriage ceremony is a welcome party for the bride and an announcement to the groom's kindred that he has brought home a bride, while the Efik or [other tribes] are of the opinion that a marriage celebration is not just a celebration but a performance of certain rites to properly hand over the prospective bride to the indented groom, and until this rites are performed, she is not their wife yet. The people of Obudu will then agree to this and back off. A date is then fixed for the traditional marriage. And the night before the marriage ceremony is filled with exciting activities that gives birth to a successful traditional marriage proper.

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Recipes

INGREDIENTS: Water Yam or Coco Yam Coco yam leaves, Pumpkin leaves, Green Leaves (Optional) Palm oil Onion Crayfish Periwinkles Assorted beef and Offal Dried fish Snail Pepper and salt to taste.

Seasoning cubes Step By Step Guide Wash, season and cook the beef, offals, dry fish, till done.

Peel, wash and grate the tuber (either water yam or coco yam) (Prepare the pot) rub a generous amount of red palm oil on the inside of the pot.

Wash the Pumpkin leaves or any vegetable of your choice. Pound or blend the pepper and crayfish.

Wash and keep aside the shelled periwinkles.

Wash and slice the scent leaves.

Wrap the grated water yam/coco yam into a tiny piece of the pumpkin leaf and place in the pot.

Repeat till the grated tuber is exhausted, Add the pepper, crayfish, onions, periwinkle and assorted beef, Add hot water to the level of the pot content and set to cook on medium heat for 20minutes.

Now add the scent leaves and salt to taste cook for more 5minutes and it is ready.

Leave to stand for a while, then stir and serve.

recently identified that travelling light has become one of the greatest challenges majority of people face, I am not exempted from this category. I am one of those "travel light" snobs. I always believe it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. For me it's always been impossible to pack light, am obviously a terrible packer. I always love having options to choose from.

Most people still struggle with the issue of travelling light, even celebrities are not left out. Jim Iyke onceposted on his Instagram page how he was a lost cause when it came to travelling light. In his own words....." Houston bound. Clearly someone has to explain the concept of travelling light to me. Smh. I'm a lost cause Lol". We all know Jim Iyke is a wide traveller.

Obviously, you can still travel light and have everything you need. If you want to take more, it's a personal choice, solely dependent on what you need.

My natural instinct is always to travel light, instead I end up packing heavier than I originally planned to. In my attempt to wean myself of this habit, I conducted a research on the importance of travelling light, the effort paid off as I found out a few tricks to packing light, I'll be sharing some in a bit.

It goes without saying that the importance of packing light cannot be over emphasised. Light luggage do not attract too much attention, less baggage fees and reduced stress. Simple and hassle free movement and ultimately, one can keep track of one's possession.

So, here are few tips for packing light........ § Always plan ahead: decide what you'll take a few days ahead, so you don't pack at the last minute. § Get a light weight suitcase. § Choose your travel wardrobe wisely with versatile pieces and footwear based on weather and envisaged activities. § Layout all of your planed clothes and accessories before you, pick only half of what you are sure you need. § When in doubt leave it out. § Stick to the essentials. If you find out you return home from CROSS RECIPEtrips with a bag full of unused clean clothes, then it's time to HOW TO PREPARE THE start packing less. § Stick with the basic toiletries and only in travel sizes and FAMOUS EKPANG - NKUKWO. quantities. § Fold wisely. The way you fold your clothes determine whether or not they would occupy space in the suit case.

Ekpang- Nkukwo is a native mouth-watering, I hope this has helped you. Less baggage translates to greater mobility. nutritious porridge-like meal made from grated Water

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he people of Cross River State are generally well known for their peculiarmeals, although the delicacies differ among the people. While those in the southern regions do more of Vegetables and sea foods, those in the Northern parts feed primarily on tubers, nuts and roots. But then again, enjoying the popular state's local cuisine is a must for any visitor.

Delicious Calabar dishes you should try out are, the popular Afang Soup, Ekpang, Edikangikong soup, Afiaefere (White soup), Fresh fish soup, Banga (Palmnut) soup, of the Riverine southern region.

Bene seed soup, Melon soup, Bitter leaf soup, and Groundnut soup, of the grass land Northern district.

yam or Coco Yam. The delightful delicacy is usually reserved for special occasions in the State.

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he city of Calabar was at a standstill as the CEO of La-Shakara Branding and Clothing finally tied the knot with his heartthrob of over a decade.

The society wedding commenced with traditional rites on the 25th of February 2016, at the bride's residential home. Followed by the Church Wedding, at the Unical Chapel of Redemption, Calabar. On 27th of February 2016. Both events were attended by dignitaries within and outside the state. Immediately following the wedding was the reception which took place at De Venue Event Centre, Parliamentary Extension Calabar.

Guests were treated to exotic food and plied with fine wine in the spirit of celebration. It was indeed a memorable event.

EVENTS A NEW BEGINNING

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t was a day of Joy and merriment as Andrew Aji Enya - son of the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Ekama Awara took his sweetheart, miss Stella Affiong Ana to the alter. Friends and family stormed the city of Calabar on the 14thand 16th of April, 2016 respectively.They came to witness the solemnization of matrimony between the love birds.

The traditional wedding as usual, took place at the bride's family home, while the church ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Duke town parish. It was followed by a grand reception at the Venetian Arena. Dignitaries, colleagues, family and friends were in attendance to felicitate with the couple and guests were treated to sumptuous meals and champagne.

EVENTS The Glitz & Glam at Ghana must go premiere

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he much anticipated movie of the year “Ghana must go� premiered on June 6, 2016, in Lagos Nigeria.

The movie was produced by Ghana's own Yvonne Okoro. The Ghanaian beauty played the lead role and was supported by Nollywood's IK Ogbonna, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Helen Paul, Ada Amah and Nkem Owoh.

Celebrities in the likes of Don Jazzy, Julius Agwu, Uti Nwachukwu, Andrea Manuela Glaccaglia, Beverly Naya amongst others were in attendance.

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he 2016 council of fashion designers of America (CFDA) fashion awards was held at the Hammerstein ballroom in New York City on th the 7 of June 2016.

The event which had fashion designers, celebrities and models stepping up their style A-game on the red carpet saw the best of Naomi Campbell, Ciara, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Lala Anthony, Ryan Seacrest, Calvin Klein, Anna Wintour, Laverne Cox, Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls, Karlie Kloss, Herdi Klum and more.

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n the 10th of June 2016, host of celebrities stepped out in style for the 7th Annual amFAR Inspiration Gala, held at skylight Moyniham station in New York City.

The event which was hosted by Whoopi Goldberg had all proceeding directed to its aids research program.

EVENTS I heart Radio Awards

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une 19 saw one of the world's biggest and most exciting street – level awards, with international stars like- Demi Lorato, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Ariana Grande and much more graced the show.

Complete Winners list

· Most Buzzworthy Canadian – Drake · Best Hip Hop Video – Drake, “Hotline Bling” · Best EDM/Dance video – Grandtheft Ft. Lowell, “Quit this City” · I heart radio Canadian single of the year - The weekend, “Can't feel my face” · Fan fare Artist or group: Justin Bieber · Most Buzzworthy international Artist or Group – Fifth Harmony · Best Pop Video – Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, “I know what you did last summer” · I heart radio international Duo or Group of the year – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. · Video of the year : Drake, “Hotline Bling” · Best rock/alternative video: The strumbell as “Spirits” · Best much fact video: Majid Jordan ft. Drake “My love” · Best new Canadian Artisit : Alessla Cara

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his was a much anticipated 2016 superhero movie written by Chris Terrn and David Goyer and directed

by Zack Snyder. It is Ben Affleck's first movie as Batman, while the handsome Henry Cavill played the role of Superman once again. In this movie, Batman saw Superman as a potential threat to humanity due to an earlier confrontation Superman had with General Zod from Man of Steel (2013 superman movie). Which resulted in a large scale destruction of lives and property.

to go head to head against the already Dawn of Justice agitated Batman or lose After learning of batman's extra judicial activities, h i s m o t h e r a n d h i s Superman saw him as girlfriend. So the two reckless. Intent on making h e r o e s e m b a r k e d o n the Man of Steel bleed, stopping each other and in Batman of Gotham set to the process discoveredthat work, enhancing his suit they had a mutualenemy and arsenal. Oblivious to Lex Luther. the two, Lex Luthor was The two superheroes behind the scene not too eventually came together subtly manipulating the and with the help of the two capped characters into elusive Wonder Woman to the epic battle of the take down Luther and his century using the two genetically-engineered women Superman loved as monster. bait, he coerced Superman Batman vs. Superman is said to be the 7th highest

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his is an American superhero movie directed by Tim Miller about a man named Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) a former Special Forces operative who now worked as a mercenary. He fell in love with an escort (copycat) and proposes to her after a year only to be diagnosed with cancer. Wade was approached by a secret recruiter

offering him an experimental cure for his cancer, he initially turned down the offer, but later agreed to the procedure and without informing copycat packs his bag and leaves the house. He got cured of his cancer but the cure left him severely disfigured with burn like scars all over his body.

His new look scared him from returning to copycat so he decided to hunt

grossing superhero movie of all times, beating movies like; Marvel's Ironman, the Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America. It definitely does beat Ironman, Thor and even Captain America if you ask me. I personally think the movie was overrated, it was more of tragedy than comic. Ben Affleck wasn't the right actor for the role, all the dreams seemed pointless but seeing batman kick Superman's ass was just so cool, Batman fought smart. I just hope DC does better with the Justice League.

down the man b e h i n d t h e experiment and get him to cure the scars. He becamea masked vigilante, taking on the name “Deadpool”.

Deadpool tracked and after a series of destructive fights,andhe found out there was no cure, Wade killed him and reconciled with copycat.

This is a very enjoyable movie, although it might not have made as

much money atthe box office as B a t m a n v s Superman did, it is definitely a more fun movie to watch.

It is full of sarcasm and quite comic too, the cast were great a n d Ry a n j u s t reminded me of why I have always loved his character in comedies. I also think it's a movie for selected audience, I don't think everyone can relate with it.

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Entrepreneur of the moment – Mo Abudu

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o Abudu has made her mark in various fields, including a stint in the co-operate world as an executive at Exxon Mobile for nearly a decade. She was also the promoter behind the Protea hotel Oakwood Park, of which she still remains as a shareholder and director. She was also the founder of Vic Lawrence and Associates now one of the nation's leading outsourcing

firms. This serial entrepreneur has etched her presence in the media industry as the creator, executive producer and hostess of Moments with Mo. Mo Abudu has also succeeded in establishing and launching a global black entertainment TV (EBONYLIFE TV) channeled on the DSTV platform and other paid TV platforms worldwide.

Though she has had to overcome various obstacles to achieve her

success, she is a justifiable philanthropist who has been described by Forbes as “Africa's most successful woman” I call her, Nigeria's very own Opera.

Mo is a visionary and a forward thinking entrepreneur who never takes no for an answer, making things happen despite the odds. She is risk taker who believes you can achieve anything if only you can think it.

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Common Lies Men Tell Lying has become a common phenomenon in recent times, and no one can deny the fact that they lie sometimes, either to save themselves from awkward or embarrassing situations, make someone feel better or worse about themselves, or just to obtain favor.

Frankly, lying has become one of the defining characteristics of human nature. Although it might be difficult for some people to relate to this, I believe that lying is a two sided coin and can be both good and bad, depending on the situation one finds oneself at any point in time. Now let's be clear, even though lying may have saved you from a really bad situation, and smoothened out a potential dispute, a lie is a lie. Lying can quickly make things significantly Ø I have developed a soft Ø spot for you Ø Ø With you, it's not just about sex Ø Ø I promise, I won't touch you if you come over Ø Ø She means nothing to me Ø Ø I love you Ø Tell me, it won't change Ø anything Ø Ø I promise I won't hurt you Ø Ø Nothing happened Ø Ø I only have eyes for you Ø I miss you too Ø I thought about you all day Ø Ø I want to take things slow Ø

messy and bad for anyone at all.

It's best to heed the bible's position “you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free”.

It is rather sad but true that men of our generation have taken lying to another level, they lie spontaneously and are ever on the defensive. They lie to make their spouses feel good about themselves, find a way out of a relationship which is no longer beneficial to them or as a shield from a very bad scene or just to keep their relationships going. For them, these are the so-called harmless white lies they employ to rectify a problem or do damage control or to just have their way. I am quite sure that ladies often wonder why men are such unrepentant liars, the answer I have no reason to lie to you I've never been like this with another girl You're the first girl I am saying this to You're the best sex I've ever had I don't know why she keeps calling me I'm sorry I've not had sex in months I was driving when you called I'm going out to watch champions league finals with my boys I'm a changed person My boss wants me to work this

isn't far fetched here it is; the number one reason why men repeatedly lie to women is to help them maintain their delusional fantasies of the 'ideal man'This makes it hard for women to stay angry at them for too long and to be frank, a whole lot of women would rather believe the lies than deal with the truth.

After all said, I have made a list of what I consider the most common and frequently lies men tell.

weekend Ø I'm not trying to get in your pants, I just want your company Ø I've been busy, that's why you've not heard from me Ø I'm trying to break up with her so you and I can be together Ø I prefer you on your natural hair Ø You look better without make up Ø I don't have feelings for her, she's just my best friend Ø Sex wasn't the only thing on my mind when I met you Ø Having sex on our first date won't make me think any less of you

It goes on and on…

Ladies be conscious of these lie and do not allow yourself to be manipulated and blown away by them.

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AT A GLANCE

STAY AND DINE IN CALABAR.

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here are several dozens of hotels in Calabar. They range from high end hotels that cater to top government officials, politicians and high net worth individuals to medium range ones for the middle class and the low end ones that are relatively decent and attract individuals at the lower income level.

Some of them are high rise buildings like Transcorp, etc while others are duplex styled and serve as guest houses or bed and breakfast.

The high end hotels have facilities ranging from swimming pools to full or mini fitness centres, bush bars, night clubs, internet services, spas and other facilities that cater to leisure and entertainment.

TOP HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS IN CALABAR Di Di'a Mkpo!- With the emerging and ever increasing high range of Restaurants in the state, where to eat isn't a major problem as there are good restaurants and eateries to suit every palate and budget. These restaurants which serve various meals to foreigners and visitors who might be interested in the state's delicacies are located all over Calabar.

Concerned about where to eat? Here is a – Quick reference of restaurants in the state.

Transcorp Hotels 10 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar, Nigeria Tinapa Lakeside Hotel Tinapa Business Free Zone and Resort, Adiabo, Calabar

CRUNCHIES PLUS Mary Slessor Road, Opposite the Cultural Centre/ Calabar Shopping Mall

Monty Suites Calabar Behind Zonal Police Headquarters, Calabar, Nigeria

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The Mirage Hotel Plot 230 MCC Road State Housing Estate, Calabar, Asari Eso Layout, Nig

Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Cross River,

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BEVERLY HEELS FAST FOOD 56 Ndidem Usang Iso Road.

EME INN 12 Bassey Edim Street, Calabar.

SUPREME DISHES 40, Ndidem Usang Iso Road, Calabar.

TINAPA LAKESIDE HOTEL Tinapa Business Free Zone and Resort, Adiabo, Calabar.

Axari Hotel And Suites Muritala Mohammed Highway, by Zone 6 Roundabout, Calabar, Nigeria Dannic Hotel, Calabar Ekorinim 2 Off Muritala Mohammed Way, Calabar, Nigeria

Channel View Hotels 14 MCC Road, C a l a b a r ,

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TOP TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE STATE The State is widely known as a centre of tourism because of her fascinating tourist attractions. If you are thinking of a great getaway destination, think, Cross River State.

Although there are over a hundred interesting places to visit in the state, the following are our top three picks for this edition.

OBUDU Mountain Resort The Obudu Mountain Resort formerly known as Obudu Cattle Ranch is the pride of the State. It lies on the Obudu Plateau at an altitude of 1700m above sea level and enjoys a climate and vegetation typical of temperate regions, with temperatures ranging from 7-150c all year round. The resort is a five hour drive or a short flight from the Capital city of Calabar. And the final journey can be made to the ranch either by car or by cable. This cable car is the longest in the world and providesa breath-takingview of the Obudu Plateau.

The ranch facilities include several cosy guest pine lodges and a water park at the base of the hills with pools and water slides. It also boastsof ultra-modernconferencing facilities and an integrated dairy farm.Other treats you wouldn't want to miss are the delicious mountain honey, the nature reserve canopy walk, horse riding, golf course and the famous Anapa village.

The Resort also plays host to the annual Obudu Mountain Race.

It is a place which offers a unique travel experience and a lifetime adventure.

The Marina Resort The Marina Resort is a preserved historical site and leisure centre located in the city of Calabar, the capital of Cross river state. It stands near theold slave trade site with a slave history museum, night club, a film house, restaurant, a carousal for kids, a hotel and provides extraordinary views of the Calabar River.

With an airy open field which could be a perfect spot or venue for events, the Marina Resort offers a delightful vacation spot that leaves you with a longing to come back.

Tinapa Free Zone and Resort The Tinapa Free Zone and Resort just as the name implies, is the realisation of an exciting dream. The first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria.

Located by the Calabar River, it is associated with the Calabar Free Trade Zone. The Resort offers a variety of exciting facilities for Business as well as Leisure.

The Tinapa Free Zone and Resort has about 80,000 square metres of lettable space for both retail and wholesale business ventures.

It comprises of four emporiums of about 10,000 square metres each, including smaller shops referred to as line shops and warehouses.

For Leisure and entertainment, there is the Sea World Game Arcade, a Water Park, a 242 room hotel- The Tinapa Lakeside Hotel and an artificial tidal lake.

Business facilities include an open exhibition area for trade and other events, a movie production studio, popularly known as Studio Tinapa or Nollywood, which now houses the Ebony Life Studio. In addition, there is a Marine Training School situated within the Resort.

If you have the slightest opportunity to get away from your daily routine and life's hustle, take a trip to the People's paradise, trust me, you wouldn't want to leave.

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Beauty and Style Spring/Summer Fabulousity Don't let the slay in you wither just because of the rise in temperature. Yes! Sometimes the hot weather leaves one feeling like a sweaty disaster, which is just not cool. Then again, this shouldn't be an excuse to let down your style standard, there is a need to keep it fresh and stylish with these summer must haves.

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Sunglasses are your best friends this summer – Sun shades are not just fashionable, they are a necessity to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays. Look chic and stylish with a pair of shades and be sure to have fun experimenting with colours and shapes. * Rock loose fitting pants – loose fitting pants are a must have this season, you could pair with a tank top/vest. * Choose light weight clothing – the best fabrics to rock in the summer heat are cotton or linen materials, 100% wool is a great option too. Heavy fabrics tend to cling to your skin and trap sweat but lighter clothes are more suited for the hot weather. * Good bye to Black and other dark colours, say hello to White – Basic physics discloses that dark colours absorb more light therefore making one feel hotter. * Hats are a classic and stylish option – you could take on the hats to protect your head and face from the heat of the sun. * Ladies don't be afraid to flaunt your midriff with crop tops – crop tops are trending this season and you could pair them with a maxi skirt or high waisted pants. * Invest in few good dresses – get a maxi dress, there are very comfortable and works for practically every body type and it leaves you looking amazing.

Believe it or not a loose flowing maxi dress will keep you cooler than a pair of shorts and skin tights. * There's something so delicate, fabulous, romantic and utterly beautiful about sheer garments. – Don't be afraid to try on sheer blouses and maxi skirts this summer. * Show a little skin – do try overalls, overalls are no longer just for kids. There are a great way to update your shorts collection, style them with anything from a button down to a crop top. * Get a scarf – you can use a scarf to keep your hair off your neck, if you are not wearing a short hair. Though I will recommend short hairstyles and braids for this season. * Wear as little jewellery as possible, earrings are fine because there don't actually touch really more of your skin, but necklaces, bracelets, and rings can often be more troubles than there are worth. * Keep your makeup from melting – I will rather suggest, you wear less makeup or no makeup at all this season. Lots of it could contribute to terrific sunburns. * Water is life – drink lots and lots of water this period. Research has proven that the sun dehydrates the body through excessive perspiration, which could result to weakness of the body, tiredness and gloominess. Stay hydrated with lots of fluid.

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Beauty and Style Beauty Tips: How to keep your perfect makeup from melting.

Makeup is not likely to stay in place when temperature rises. Careful thoughts to cleansing your skin, purchasing the right kind of makeup and applying it correctly is crucial to keeping your face looking fresh under the hot summer sun so you don't turn into a hot mess. Steal these secrets and avoid a total makeup melt down while looking your best even in sweats. v Rethink your lotion; a rich moisturizer pared with all that humidity can cause makeup to side off, it is advisable to use heavy duty creams at night, so your skin could be soft and smooth for foundation in the morning. v Evaluate the cosmetics in your kit – Heavy oil based cosmetics do not wear well in hot weather, light shear and waterproof makeup will stay in place longer. v Rub an ice cube on your face before applying makeup, it gives the face a cooling effect. v Purchase makeups to wear on hot days, including light or sheer foundations with a proof cosmetics for your eyes and lips and mineral makeup or finishing powder. v Cleanse your face thoroughly bit gently with a cleanser that is light and contains no oil. v Wipe your face to remove any excess oil and apply sunscreen by thoroughly rubbing it into your skin. v Apply a small amount of foundation or if you can, simply use a concealer in problem areas. And make sure to blend it thoroughly. v Set your face makeup with a light dusting of mineral finishing powder. v Put on your eye makeup by applying waterproof mascaras.

v Try to prevent melting makeup by skipping liquid or cream foundation and use mineral powder instead. The less foundation and fewer products you use, the more likely your makeup will stay in place. v When learning how to prevent makeup from melting in hot weather, keep in mind that waterproof makeup such as eyeliner and mascara is less likely to melt than the regular formulas. v Always keep your skin well hydrated by applying a light moisturiser before you go to bed. When your skin has a good moisture balance, makeup is easy to apply and stays on your skin longer. v Wear a bronzer when the weather is warm. It's a perfect choice for hot weather makeups.

Choose a liquid bronzer or a powdered mineral bronzer.

NOTE! Do not wear heavy makeup in hot weather, the more you apply, the more likely it is to melt, little makeup will last much longer this season. Never forget to apply sunscreen it helps protect your skin against the sun harmful rays of the sun.

Things you will likely need; § Makeup cleanser (containing no oil) § Makeups suitable for hot weather (wear sheer, light, mineral and waterproof) makeups. § Makeup primer § Light Moisturiser § Toner § Finishing powder

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Female Style Icon – Toke Makinwa Looking exceptionally good is one of Toke's most valuable assets As she ensures to consistently slay on and off the red carpet.

Toke Makinwa is a modern day style icon, versatile and on top of every best dressed list at societal events. This media personality has never failed to dominate the spotlight in breath-taking outfits and accessories to go. She has been known to spend lavishly on her looks, from her flawless face beats, to her elegant/stylish outfits, her accessories and shoes and by so doing has raised the fashion bars in the entertainment industry.

She never fails to put a twist on things and perpetually blow people's minds with her magical body that makes whatever she wears come out gorgeous.

This ‘Moments with Mo' co-host and Vlogger that has had more 'wow moments' on and off red carpets, also knows how to serve some fierce faces and gorgeous smiles for the camera. She is definitely one style icon to reckon.

Male Style Icon -Noble Igwe It would appear that women fashion seems to be getting all the attention, it's about time we turned our attention to the men folk. After all they also put in a lot of time and effort into dressing up.

Men style has evolved in the same way, women style has which brings us to our male style icon of the moment. Noble Igwe who is a style blogger and a style influencer, has been able to set his own fashion trend in almost everything he wears, mastering the art of sophisticated fashion.

It's not just about how cool he is, or what a great personality he is, it's about him being able to stair great classic American styles and mixing it with trendy African prints. This has earned him the title of a style god in the entertainment world.

Noble's Top dressed up moments

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it Fm is set to take over as the State's most juicy radio. Being the first ever private urban radio station in the state....

The station stormed the state in full force from the18th of January 2016, with heavy weights entertainers and on air personalities, in the likes of Last Prophet (Otwetwe master), Raph, Duke Emmanuel, Ukeh, Dr. Groove, Ima amongst others......who are gurus in delivering fresh entertainments by the second.

No need to say more as it is certain that the newest and freshest radio station in the Canaan city has already taken over on the 95.9 frequency with every programme as a back to back HIT.

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THE HIT BREAKFAST SHOW: 6-9AM WEEKDAYS MUSIC STYLE: ALL GENRES HOSTS: DR GROOVE & UK LATE MORNING SHOW: 10AM-12NOON (EVERYWEEKDAY) MUSIC STYLE: SLOW ROCK, R&B, AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RHYTHMS, & POP HOST: IMA THE HIT DRIVE TIME: 2-4PM (EVERY-WEEKDAY) MUSIC STYLE: PURE HIP HOP/ R&B HOST: DUKE OTWETWE: 5-7PM (EVERYWEEKDAY) MUSIC STYLE: HOME GROWN SONGS HOST: LAST PROPHET

THE LATE NIGHT SAIL: 10PM-12AM (EVERY WEEKDAY) MUSIC STYLE: SOUL, R&B, AND SLOW LOVER'S ROCK HOST: FRESH R & MICHELLE

TELL YOUR STORY: SATURDAY 11AM-12NOON MUSIC: INSPIRATIONAL SONGS

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FUNKY FREAKY FRIDAY: FRIDAY 7-9PM MUSIC STYLE: CLUB SONGS AND PARTY HITS HOSTS: ROBBY EKPO & MR SLIM

TOMBO EXPRESS MUSIC STYLE: CONTEMPORARY HIGHLIFE (NIGERIA, GHANA, ETC) SATURDAY 8-10PM HOST: NOT STOP MIX

BASHMENT WEDNESDAY 8-10PM MUSIC STYLE: REGGAE/DANCEHALL/RUB-ADUB/RAGGA HOST: NON STOP MIX

HITS SPORTS LOUNGE SATURDAY 3-6PM MUSIC STYLE: POP/HIP HOP/ALTERNATIVE ROCK

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What's Trending?

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tyle; We all know fashion is inevitable in our everyday life, the fashion sense just keeps evolving as d day goes by,2016 been a new year doesn't mean d style trends are going to change entirely as we know fashion is the recreation of what was.

This season promises to be more daring, clothes are going to be rocked with better style trends. There will be a lot of originalities, lots of skin, local prints just to mention a few We bring to you trending styles that's going to be rocked real hard in 2016

ü Waterfall jackets: we all know that the jacket is one clothing girls love to rock, it just comes out in different styles lending it a classy look and feel, and it is called waterfall jackets because of its flowing lapel and mostly drapes in folds and ruffles. It comes in diff styles d likes of long, knee length and short plus it also comes in diff fabrics. Waterfall jackets can be worn with skinny jean and a flat sandal. It could be worn occasionally or casually

ü Denim: denim is just so lovely it comes in jackets skirts, trousers. Denims could be worn with comfortable tops and its sure going to be rocked this season. ü Off shoulder clothing: off shoulder clothing keeps evolving as d season goes by. It is only high demand because of the Nigerian weather climate. It has different styles like the off shoulder crop tops and off shoulder dresses ü Ultra-wide-leg-pants: these are the pants for the season, the 80's has made a comeback in the 20's. For the girl tired of skinny jean or leggings, the wide leg pants are just for you, it can be worn with fitted tops. ü Lace-up clothing: the lace up clothing comes in different styles, we have lace up dresses, lace up crop tops and lace up suits. They are usually fitted n could be worn with jackets ü Ankara: yay! This is our own native clothing and it's here to stay, the beauty of Ankara is that it can be sewn into different styles and could be rocked just d way u want it to be rocked, its sure going to be rocked this season with amazing styles ü Sleeveless jackets: sleeveless jackets has always been in vogue and there are still massive demands for it and the Nigerian weather has contributed to it. It comes in different lengths short, knee length and long ü Bright colors: bright colors are also going to be big this season. Bright colors have made a huge turnout. Colors like yellow, red, orange. Bright color mixture will be in style this year. The brighter d color the more fashionable it will be.

Trending Slangs; Nigerians have a way of getting around words, switching them to the most trending slang in vogue. You could feel "old schoolish" if you have no idea about the trendy word / slang in town.

Those slang could either be culled from a music line, or could be picked from what an artiste said or what even a top dignitary says.

We've had some slang trend for years and are still making waves. Slangs like "God is watching you” "Diari's God o" and the likes of them.

From the look of things it seems a new slang is released every year.

Here are the top slangs of 2016 that are trending on social media and on, let's see how long they'll trend.

1. Back to Back: this was culled from Olamide's speech during the 2015 Headies.

"Even my account balance is a hit back to back" Lol! 2. Who you epp is culled from "Phyno" and "Olamide's collaborated Hit track still titled "who you epp" This song didn't only make waves but also sprung a slang which could trend till God knows when.

I don't see "who you epp" going out of trend anytime soon.

3. Street ti take over. This was also gotten from 2015 Headies misconduct. Guess Olamide is gifted with unconsciously saying words which could result to a trendy slang.

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Features 4. Diari's God o: This line was culled from the Former First Lady "Patience Jonathan's Chibok Speech.

5. Jega'ed: Trust Nigerian's! There will always make light of everything. This particular slang was created from the name of the Former INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega. Due to the way he handled the 2015 Presidential election.

6. My Chairman: this is used to give Accord or respect to one who's older than you in rank, age or position. It's an accolade meant to show a sign of respect and it could be used anywhere, to anyone.

7. On fleek: this word has been trending since God knows when but the ladies wouldn't just let go of it till they find something more suitable to replace the word with. On fleek means something that looks so clean, pretty, and irresistible.

It could be ones makeup, dress sense, handbag or even an accent. If it looks or sounds good, it's on fleek.

8. Oya Dab! Olamide brings another trending slang from his new hit. #OYADAB is not just a slang, it's also a new dance craze which was originally generated from Atlanta. DJ Enimoney and Olamide recently teamed up for an exciting song accompanied with the dance move. #OYADAB has caused quite a frenzy on social media.

Here are the top slangs of 2016 that are still in trend. Did I miss out on some of your favorite slangs? Go to our Facebook page and let us know what those favorite slangs of yours are.

The Unique Gele Trend!

Avant Garde Gele is a new trend of Gele which was set by Funmilola Olurinola of Abeke Makeovers.

This is a unique style of headgear that is styled to one side of the head in a layered form to create a focal point. The amazing thing about this pretty head gear is, you can have it on for any formal look on an evening gown and still look classy for any occasion.

Celebrities who have slayed the Garde Gele.

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hen building your workspace you can aim for the trendy look, decorations can act as a reward and the employees feel valued for their hard work and contribution to the company. When a cluttered and nonfunctional office can make working a real drag and your brain supper scattered, knowing how to decorate an office with a very welcoming vibe and fresh look will make the space entirely yours. After all, it's your working space, why not have fun with it. The spaces we occupy shape who we are and how we behave, this has serious consequences for our psychological wellbeing and creative performance, given that many of us spend years working in the same room, or even at the same desk, it makes sense to organize and optimize that space in the most beneficial ways possible. When it comes to building your work space you can aim for the trendy look and flake through some interior designs magazines or you can let science guide the way. Based on recent psychology and neuro science findings, here are some simple and effective steps you can take once to improve your productivity for years. * Take ownership of your workspace and personalise it; the simple act of making your own decisions about how to organize your workspace has an empowering effect and has been linked with improved productivity. if you are the office manager, this suggest you should give your staff as much input into the design of their office and immediate workspace as possible, many companies even give their employees a small amount of money to furnish their space. Alternatively, if you're creative and in an open plain office, try to find ways to make your mark on your immediate environment. Even the simple use of pin board to post your own pictures and messages could help you feel that the space is yours with consequent benefits for your work. * Choose a rounded furniture and arrange it wisely, if you have the luxury of designing your own workspace, consider choosing a layout and furniture that is curved and rounded rather than sharp and straight edged.

Creating this environment has been linked with positive emotions which is known to be beneficial for creativity and productivity. * Take advantage of colours, light and space. Choosing the right colour and lighting scheme for your office is one of the simplest ways your environment can enhance your performance. Different colours and light levels have different psychological effects, so the ideal situation is to install a lightening system that allows you to alter the hue and brightness of your room.

Interview

hit fm

Cross River State hottest radio station.

God fearing and endowed with a great depth of wisdom, a vetaran broadcaster and astute politician, Mr. Patrick Ugbe is the quintessential man who is admired by people from all walks of life because of his humble demeanor that reveals nothing about the strides and achievements he has recorded so far.

He is the founder of Hit Fm, which is the first privately owned radio station in Cross River State. Mr. Ugbe is a gentleman and an entrepreneur who strongly believes in the power of passion and perseverance.

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an you tell us a bit about Patrick Ugbe? I was born about fifty years ago, grew up and had my education between Obudu and Calabar, I did my National Youth Service in Lagos and started my broadcasting career with NTA2 Channel 5 Lagos. Sometime in the early 90's, I returned to Cross River State to assist in the creation of a state owned Television station. Once again I left Cross River State in 1997 to Minage Television which was one of the first private broadcasting outfits to operate in Nigeria. I worked with Minage from 1997 to 1999 when some of my colleagues and I teamed up to set up our own private production outfit – the DBS Media. I again returned home in 2007 when I received my first appointment to serve as the Chief Press Secretary / Special Assistant on Media to Senator Liyel Imoke, who was the governor at that time. Having served in that capacity for some years, I received another appointment, this time as the Commissioner for Information and during the second tenure of Senator Liyel Imoke, I was appointed Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development. I ventured deeper into politics by offering to serve my people but that didn't materialize and I went back at the end of that tenure to into private business and that effort is what has now become Hit FM. You have served in the public service as a press secretary to the Governor during the Liyel Imoke administration, and a Commissioner for Information and Commissioner for Sports and Youth development respectively, would you say your experiences then, had a major role to

play in your decision to establish of a radio station? Well, I'll say that my experience as a broadcaster encouraged me to set up this enterprise. I have always dreamt of owning a broadcast outfit, which was why my colleagues from Minage and I setup a b r o a d c a s t production outfit as I earlier pointed out.

That outfit was established with the sole aim of providing content to existing broadcast stations, deep inside of me, I still had that dream to own a broadcast outfit and that is what has happened here.

As a successful media entrepreneur, how would you define success and what would you say are the three top skills an aspiring entrepreneur needs in order to be successful in business? Success is general, when you succeed as an entrepreneur it means that your business has been accepted by people and it is beneficial to all the stake holders. The stake holders being your shareholders, your staff, the organization itself and the people that the business is serving. If you can achieve this, then your business has succeeded.

One of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs is passion. If you want to do something you are passionate about, you are likely to succeed at it, but if you're not passionate about it, you're just walking through, you will fall by the way side. A man who is passionate will be steadfast. It doesn't mean that when you start, you will immediately succeed, a passionate person is the one who despite initial failure still believes, picks themselves up and forges on until they achieve success. Now apart from passion, a person also needs ideas.

What has been some of your failures/setbacks, how did you pull through and what lessons did you learn from them? What I do is, I don't look back at my failures, I rather look forward at the positive things and look at the future, because I believe that, the future is bright, whatever setbacks (I

don't call them failures, I call them setbacks). Setbacks are there to make you stronger and keep you focused on your goal in life. Ermm a few time we've tried something's, in my formal place "DBS Media" where we didn't really achieve the result we wanted to achieve, those were setbacks, but it didn't deter us, we forged on Until we achieved success, so basically for me, I'll say that.

Why Calabar? (What informed the location of HIT FM here in Calabar?) I come from Cross River State, there isn't any private radio station in Cross River State. What is it in Cross River that's not allowing private enterprises in the broadcast industry? I don't think there's anything that's not allowing them fester here! For me, I'm serving my people, you may serve people in the public sector, even in the private sector, and you can still serve your people. So far, I am still serving my people.

Do you envisage any other radio station in the state as a threat or competitor for HIT FM? Definitely! Every radio station is a threat, we are in business. It is not just in the radio station. Every business has competitors, and there are a threat because you're not a monopoly. You're sharing the market with them. So what you have to do is to constantly innovate and strategize to outperform your competitors, and that's what for us at Hit FM are doing. We know that there are competitors, we acknowledge them, we know that there are also trying to outperform us. But we are constantly innovating, so we can outperform them and stay as a lead in this market.

How would you respond to competitors if they be any in the future? I know that other private radio stations will come, the sky is so large that you see birds fly and their wings never touch, it's a business, I am not afraid of competition, l like competition because it brings out the best in me, without competition you'll be complaisant, you'll just be offering anything. Because you're a monopoly, but competition will make you. Like I keep using the word "innovative".

What is the reception of the State's residents on HIT FM's operations and programmes? It's been amazing! Hit FM has done a lot of things in Cross River State since its inception. People that

never owned radio sets have

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Interview bought radio sets, it has created business opportunities for people who deal on electronics. People who thought they never had a voice before, now have a voice.

They have an opportunity to air their views, air their opinions on issues of national interest, issues that affect them, and that way you're touching the people.

Above all, it's your providing an avenue of entertainment for the people. You're providing them with entertainment, and I think we've done that successfully.

What makes HIT FM different from every other radio station in the state? Well, I would have rather asked you that question, because you're the listener. You listen to all, so you're the ones that should tell us what stands us out from the others. But I think in a number of things from the brand itself. We've built a brand called HIT FM. A brand that resonates in the minds of the people, we have a brand that is strong enough to captivate and catch the attention of people and pull them away from where ever they were before to come and listen to Hit fm. Through our programming, our programming is unique! It takes care of everybody and it gives the listener an opportunity to also contribute, we are also reaching out to them through our events, events that we do that touch the people individually, so that in a nutshell stands us out from the others.

What's your philosophy of life?

Live and let Live.

Would you describe HIT FM as your most fulfilling project so far?

Yes, I would! For the way it has affected lives and someone who has always wanted to affect people positively and the way Hit FM has affected people positively, yes I'll say am fulfilled.

Is HIT FM involved in any charitable venture? Any future plans for such? Yea! We've done quite a lot and there are some other projects we are planning. It depends on how you look at charitable ventures! Ermmm, Hit FM is privately owned, it's for 29 Glance Magazine

profit, but there are times that we have helped people, we've run things for people without people paying. And then some of the events we've done, like the mind rubbing section for instance which we had recently was one of such events that catered to that category as well and a number of other events.

Do you see HIT FM expanding towards establishing a TV Station? We are taking one step at a time, so we can't talk about that, at this moment... but let us ensure that we finish establishing Hit FM, take it to the next level before considering branching out.

The youths of our generation are only interested in the get rich quick schemes and are not prepared to work hard for success, what areas do you feel needs to be revisited, so as to give them a better sense of direction! I think what the youth needs most is the change of values, the values they have now are wrong set of values.

As u said, they want to come out from school, get into politics, make it, and drive a flashy car right from day one. It doesn't happen that way, there is a developmental period for everyone. We see the likes of Dangote, Mark Zurkerberg, Bill Gates and so on! They didn't just happen, it was a deliberate plan.

They invested and they ensured t h a t t h e y n u r t u re d t h e i r investment for them to become what they are today. You can't come out of school and the next day believe that you'll be like Dangote, it is impossible. It is the wrong set of values that could lead to that! That's one. So they need to have role models, role models that they'll look up to.

Genuine role models, not the role models that may have made it through dubious means. The ones who have gone through the process of becoming what they are. They need to have such role models and they need to think more as entrepreneurs. You start small, you grow your business and become big that is a way for me to go for the youths.

Politics or entrepreneurship!

Which is more fulfilling?

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Entrepreneurship is more fulfilling than politics.

Will you say you have accomplished all that you dreamed of becoming or are you still a work in progress?. You can't accomplish, you can only accomplish when you die, and as long as I am alive. I don't think God has finished with me, I haven't accomplished what I hope to accomplish. There is still a lot for me to accomplish and I pray that God grants me that grace to accomplish.

You seem to be a very busy man, how do you relax? Whenever I am free, I try and do the best I can to relax, I stay with my family. I love my family, I spend time with my family.

How do you combine your life as a father, a husband and an entrepreneur? It's a case of managing your time effectively, devoting time to the family and allotting time to your work. You know when work needs you, you give your time to work, you know when your family needs you, and you give your time to your family.

It's just effective time management.

How long have you been married?

I've been married for 14 years a n d I t h i n k I m e t h e r, erhmmmm... prior to when we actually married, some years before then as a friend before we started dating and got married.

What, in your opinion are the secrets of a lasting relationship?

Trust, Love and Understanding.

Finally, for those who look up to you, what word of guidance would you give them to encourage them in the pursuit of their dreams!

Nothing good comes easy, you persevere. If you have a dream, don't throw it away. If you believe in your dream, you must stay focused to work on that and ensure that you see to the success of your dreams.

Thank you for your time!

Interview

Two Minutes With Patrick Aneozeng of Jorany Hotel an you please introduce yourself? I'm Aneozeng Patrick by name. I'm the general Manager of Jorany Hotel, Calabar How important is a hospitality related education towards becoming a success in the industry.? Hospitality related education helps to equip you with the rudiments of the hospitality business. Let's not forget that hospitality business is different from the conventional business. Therefore learning the do's and don't's is a panacea for achieving success in the business.

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What is the most challenging aspect about your Job? The most challenging aspect of the job is finding away to make all the hotel guests happy. And that is why; at Jorany it is part of our slogan to render personalized services at international standards.

To run a hotel you need a lot of workforce, how important is your work culture? Our ethic culture is what defines and gives us a

competitive edge in the industry. This Besides, the state tourism potentials is very important to us because it also bring visitors in. keeps us in business.

How has the hotel improved under your management? Under my watch What are the challenges of the there has been a significant improvement in our service delivery, especially in the area of meeting and exceeding our guest's expectations.

Although it happens to be during one of the challenging periods in Jorany history. We were able to make the best out of the difficult situation which happens to drive me to do more instead of giving excuses.

What does the hotel management do to contribute to its employee's professional development? On like most hotels, we encourage our staff to further their studies by giving special hospitality industry in the State? The incentives to assist while in school. most challenging aspect of the We a l s o e n s u r e c o n t i n u o u s industry is power supply. If the professional training for staff within government can fix power, majority of and outside Calabar. the challenges we face in the industry How has Jorany Hotel been able to will be solved. maintain its spot as one of the state's How will you describe the success most exquisite hotels? By simply level of the hospitality industry in exceeding our guests expectations Cross River State? I'll say due to the through our personalised service. peaceful nature of the state, lots and lots of visitor's troop in all year round.

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Traits men look out for when searching for a wife.

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elieve it or not women aren't the only ones that nurse a list of traits they look out for in their ideal partner. Men also have a mental list what the traits they would want their wife to poses and until they see this traits, trust me they are not going on one knee. Are you ready for that ring?

Here are few of those traits men look out for when choosing a wife. * Secure and confident - Men want women who are with them willingly and not out of desperation. Women crave attention and adoration the same way men do, but men need their partners to have separate identity. They appreciate it if their women have their own friends and trust them to have theirs too. * Honest communicators – This is a top traits men tend to look out for, they appreciate women who answers questions honestly, and they love women who are open and volunteer information. They want a woman who can see the truth, stand and speak for themselves. * Emotionally stable and mature – Men want woman who are emotionally stable but does not emotions all together. It's important to know how to manage your emotions responsibly. Men are practical beings compared to women who base their decisions on emotions.

* Manipulation free – Men have little or zero tolerance for games. They don't have time to read their partners mind or try to interpret signals. Women have a thing for hiding their true emotions, pretending not to be interested. News flash men don't have time to chase over a woman who has given the not- intrusted signal. * True Commitment – Fidelity and loyalty is an absolute must for men. In fact, men want a woman, who doesn't have a roaming eye. They want women who can be totally committed to the relationship. Though there is a misconception that all a man wants is sex, the truth is, men also want to be loved. They won't just go running after the pretty face and hot body, they can be faithful and committed too. But then, you need to be at an alert of subtle cues and know if he is a catch or if you should throw him back with the fishes. * Nurturer’s – This is one of the many reasons most men get attached to their mothers, they love to be nurtured and appreciated as well.

Thoughts that are keeping you single

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here is a natural desire in very human being to express love, so not wanting to remain single is only natural.

Now, the irony is, in as much as we want to be loved and be loved we fear it. Most single men and woman don't enjoy dating because they are scared of getting hurt. You must have faced rejection, desperation, loneliness, painful insecurities and embarrassment in the past and the thought of living those nightmares all over again keeps you single. The one question in the hearts of many single men/women out there is “How do I stop being single”? But the truth is, if you want to get out of singlehood and find a meaningful relationship or even get married, then you have to shift your mentality from fear based to results based. Instead of focusing on what you're afraid of happening to what you will want to happen. This also means getting rid of excuses and focusing on solutions. It's time to stop letting these common negative thoughts dominate your mind.

I won't find love; relax! You don't need to find love, it will find you. The key is to be open to the idea that it exist. You have to be optimistic that with the right attitude accompanied with the right action, you will attract love. It's time to get out and socialize more.

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RELATIONSHIPS I'm not lovable; they are lots of people out there who feel fundamentally unlovable. In as much as this is a legitimate feeling, it's still something you need to get over. Recognize that, it's only a feeling and not an actual fact. And don't doubt other feelings about you. Open your heart to receive love from other people. (Stretch yourself out of your comfort zone).

I'll be cheated on; success leaves clues and so do liars, you will only be cheated on when you refuse to listen to your guts, when you start to get suspicious. To avoid a cheater you need to first avoid a liar. Be start enough to deal with the situation when you see red flags and be strong enough to walk away from every abusive and unhealthy relationships.

I've tried everything; trust me, you've not tried everything when it comes to dating, you might have don't all the things that didn't work, but you haven't done the things that do work. Getting positive and productive results in dating are spontaneous right actions. Follow your instincts, (go to that party, let your down and dance in the rain, go out for launch, talk to that stranger).

I'm not successful enough; you can find a partner that will accept you exactly where you are in life, but first you have to accept yourself. If you place value more on material worth and not integrity or personality then you may suffer from feeling inferior when it comes to your level of success.

The person I like, may not like me; we are often misguided by assumptions. But asides religion and race everything else is negotiable. What that person you like is looking for are great times, playful moments, and sexual attractions. As long as you meet this basic criteria then you are compatible with more people than you think.

Note that, negative results are missed opportunities to meet the right people. You have already come in contact with several potential dates, they are either behind you, in the next aisle or right across the street.

The only reason you haven't met them is because you operate from the mind-set that they don't exist. A great relationship might just start with a simple “Hello�, follow your guts and let go of the negative excuses disguised as a belief. Choose positive thoughts that serves you and your mission to attract and sustain love and stop those negativity that ruins your chances of finding love.

HOT TOPIC -Celebrities and their fake lifestyles.

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don't subscribe to living life beyond one's means. There is no excuse to portray a false lifestyle.

Anyways, this seems to be a major trend in the entertainment industry, celebrities constantly painting a supposedly perfect life in the eyes of the media, displaying their alleged wealth on Instagram and other social media platforms. So, a couple of celebrities do a lot of showing off to keep their names on the lips of their fans, something which is meant to happen naturally, when one is actually an achiever. I mean, there should be some level of privacy, limiting what the general public knows about them.

Many of these celebrities find themselves neck deep in major debt crisis because of the craze to keep up with a particular flashy lifestyle they have built for themselves. They also go as far as making the public believe they have a perfect home behind the glitz and glam of fame. It's okay to be unhappy. Being a celebrity doesn't shield anyone from life's crisis.

It's okay not to have money sometimes, just as it is okay not to have it all together all the time. It's okay to live in a rented apartment if you can't afford a luxurious home.

It's okay to just be normal.

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you don't own.

Believe it or not, a million dollar designer wrist watch or an expensive car or a luxurious home is not a parameter to measure wealth. A rich person doesn't need to demonstrate their net worth to the world, the world perceives it. Our celebrities just end up stretching the glory of fame a bit too far.

Granted that some celebrities actually have all they claim to have acquired, they may have legitimate sources of income. Don't get me wrong, the way this people earn their money is really not the concern here, what I am actually getting at is that for a whole lot of them, they live a life of deception, portraying and image of themselves in the social media that is far from the reality. If they were able to conduct a poll to determine the number of people interested in their show of affluence, they'd be grossly disappointed. On a serious note, enough with the flamboyance and psychedelic life styles, get a grip!.

Public View on celebrities and their fake lives.

Do you think Celebrities lead fake lives?

Sophie Eyo (Student, Turkey) – They do, it's part of the job. Perception is more important that reality in entertainment.

Ifeanyi Omuekwe (Engineer, Lagos) – Of

course they do, but who cares really? Their lives our entertainment.

Mark I.I (Entrepreneur, Port Harcourt) – Well, celebrities are connected to the school of life, pertaining show biz. This literally means that they are actually supposed to show the world their lives, painting their lives colourful with worldly acquisitions, making them appear richer in the eyes of their fans. But the twist is you are who you are, not what you make others believe. What you decide to show off is a personal decision.

AY (Entrepreneur, Lagos) – Yes, I think celebrities live fake life's to keep their A-game on, they have to act rich whether they have it or not. They do this to remain relevant and in trend. This so called fake life's bring prospects in a way though, the fact that they are trending makes them eligible for endorsements and jobs.

media to show it off for you. And then the next upcoming celebrities follow suit and the circle continues. The fake life's they appear to be living are mostly for publicity or triggered by the pressure from the society.

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Sharon Max (Communication Specialist, Abuja) – They do, because they have to keep up with the trend and stay relevant.

Deborah Oyediran (Blogger/writer. Lagos) – Most do, it's very rare to Nonso Obi (Fashion find one who is true and Designer, Port Harcourt) real with their lifestyle.

– It's irrational to Agreed!.

The society generalize that. But, isn't that what being a celebrity expect more from them, but is all about? You acquire a that shouldn't be a reason to luxurious car, you pay the live in deception and debt.

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