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The

Multifaceted Mogul

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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CONTENTS

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COVER THE MULTIFACETED MOGUL, ELOHOR ELIZABETH ISIORHO

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nly recently, while I waited in the queue (not a long one at all) for fuel, the song Tonight is The Night by Betty Wright played on the radio, and I remembered hearing it play in our family living room as a little girl. I hadn’t really listened to the song’s lyrics, but that day, as I waited my turn at the petrol station, I realised why the singer’s mum said, “I like the music, you know baby, the melody is very nice. But I know you’re not gonna sing that song!” The last sentence was the only line I knew from the song, perhaps because of her dramatic rendition of her mother’s reaction to the lyrics.

And so, during this issue’s TOC meeting, our Downtown Confidential writer pitched ‘Getting Deflowered,’ I thought ‘that should juggle a few memories.’ And like Betty’s manager said, “It's happening every day, and people want to hear about it.”

Our story talks about how a young lady and her first love decided it was time. That is a vital ingredient for any young woman who decides to embark on sexual activities for the ‘first time.’ She must first be sure that she is ready and absolutely certain that she wants it with that person. It should never be to please her partner because you never know where that relationship will go. That’s my opinion; it’s different for everyone. While for some people it’s a big deal, for others, it’s a simple act that needs to happen, and then life goes on.

I have heard horrid tales of being forced by the boyfriend at the time with threats of leaving her if she didn’t give in, and the young girl in love, or so she thought at the time, gave him what he wanted. Needless to say, he moved on to his next conquest.

But not all men are mean. Some, like the young man in our story, are more than happy to wait. And let’s not forget that the experience differs for each person.

And so, in the words of Betty Wright, “Everybody, think back to your very first time.”

Until next week, enjoy your read.

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CAREER STUDS ON THE RUNWAY!

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MOVIE REVIEW THE GRAY MAN

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FASHION STAY DRIPPING WITH STYLE IN THESE 5 RAINY SEASON LOOKS

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DOWNTOWN ZODIAC A PRIDE CALLED LEO

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FEATURE THE MOST POPULAR BIG BROTHER NAIJA ALUMNAE

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DOWNTOWN CONFIDENTIAL POPPING THE CHERRY

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LIVING

BATHROOM ACCESSORIES INSPIRED BY NATURE

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- Contributing Editor Odunayo Ogunbiyi is an ex pharmacist with a passion for food and pampering. Writing about her exploits wherever in the world she may find herself is just her way of staying sane in this zany world.

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- Contributing Writer Boluwatife Adesina is a media writer and the helmer of the Downtown Review page. He’s probably in a cinema near you.

David Nwachukwu @ebube.nw - Contributing Writer David Nwachukwu has always been immersed in fashion from the age of 10, watching a Dior by Galliano show on television.

His work in fashion stretches across media, marketing, brand communications as well as design.As a fashion & lifestyle journalist, David has tracked key industry data for various publications including Industrie Africa, Culture Custodian, Haute Fashion Africa, and HELLO! Nigeria. A Geography graduate from The University of Lagos, David consciously aligns this background in environmental advocacy and sustainable development with the need to promote a more ethical fashion ecosystem. He currently oversees strategic communications at Clean Technology Hub.

Uzo Orimalade @uzosfoodlabs

- Contributing Writer Uzo Orimalade has a background in Law and Business and spent over a decade working in Corporate America and Nigeria in the management consulting and investment banking sectors. She switched careers to pursue her passion for baking, cooking and home entertaining. She is content creator and host of shows in various media platforms. She has been recognised by local and international media outlets including a feature on CNN’s African Voices.

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CAREER

Studs on TheRUNWAY!

6 Most Sought-after Nigerian Male Models

BY KEHINDÉ FAGBULE

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ince the first man and woman were created, documentation shows that women are more visually appealing to the eye than men. There is no doubt that the male gaze—which was first popularised in relation to the depiction of female characters in film as inactive, often overtly sexualised objects of male desire—was the concept that birthed this visual inequality. And so, as a result, in a patriarchal society that has seen men dominate many industries, the modelling scene is a reversed reality. Male models are significantly less popular and less accomplished than their female counterparts. But society’s stereotypes of them have set these male models back.

To get a sense of the stereotypes that cloud a male model’s life, I got in touch with a model that would rather be anonymous. On some of the darnedest things he has heard, he said, “There are a lot of things they say about us, but the common ones are ‘male models are gay, or prostitutes.’ Very stereotypical things people carry around. Male models do not really have things going for them, and it is just mainly for show-off. At the early stages of my career, when I hadn’t gained as much ground and was trying to push myself, a very close friend of mine, in a conversation condescendingly said to me, “Is this what you want to do with your life?” It hurt because I didn’t expect it to come from her. But then I couldn’t blame her because she couldn’t see what I was envisioning. I just felt that she was narrow-minded. Most people don’t encourage models, don’t see them as serious people, and don’t regard them as people with a career. In Nigeria, for example, if you introduce yourself as a model to people, they immediately think all you do is pose and live a glitz and glam lifestyle. However, a lot goes into it behind the scenes, such as hard work, consistency, mental agility.”

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Michael Chima @dynamicchimaaa

On the wage disparity front, the basic economics of demand and supply is the main reason behind the pay inequality. Speaking on the inequality, my source said, “In my opinion, fashion belongs to females because there is more creativity for them regarding their being and what they can wear. So I think what causes that disparity is one of those things because they get to do more. They are not necessarily being paid more, but they get more jobs. I mean, the pay can differ, but the fact remains that they have more to do than male models. It’s just the way it is, for now. Also, if anything else would cause the disparity in the pay, it is what is expected of them when it comes to selling whatever they need to put on. It is just what is demanded of them. I joke a lot about how this is a case where gender equality conversations favour women, but the truth is that they are ahead in this industry because they have more stuff to do.”

That said, a handful of Nigerian male models have made something impressive of their modelling careers. Here are six of the most sought-after studs on the runway.

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Adamu Bulus @adam_bulus

Bangali Drammeh @bangalee__

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FASHION

Stay Dripping With Style in These

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RAINY SEASON LOOKS

BY IDOWU LAMI

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hen it comes to rainy days, the odds are you might feel a little gloomy. Or, in some cases, it feels like the perfect day to stay home and snuggle in bed with a hot cup of tea. But what if we told you it doesn't have to be that way.

Having the right wardrobe choice for the rainy season is a sure way to get you up and out just so you can show off your trendy rainy season outfit.

But let's not forget that during this very wet season, your wardrobe choices, if not selected correctly, can easily be ruined by mud, dirt, and grime. So try as much as possible to avoid white outfits unless you have no intention of walking even two steps from point A to point B. And it will get a bit cold, so a few fashion adjustments may be long overdue. Not to worry, we've strapped up our rain boots, shaken out our umbrellas and waded through different fashion choices to put together a list to help you step out dripping and drenched in style.

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It's raining, but you need to grab a drink with a few friends. Not to worry. A hoodie over denim or a cute cardigan over a pair of trendy pants is just the right amount of casual.

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FASHION

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TO AN ART GALLERY Chioma 'Goodhair' Ikokwu

FOR COCKTAILS

Don't let this weather stop you from looking like a work of art while taking in the beauty of a creative space. Make your visit to an art gallery more interesting by choosing wearable art as your outfit for the day. You'll definitely get people wondering how much of an art lover you are.

While cocktail parties are usually semiformal, the weather this time of year allows you to take your style up a notch. Adding an oversize overall or, if you like, a poncho to your ensemble gives it a certain oomph, making you an instant style star.

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A WORK LOOK

You might want to take a quick trip to the supermarket, or do a quick school run. Whichever the mission, you can make like Nancy Isime and wear a tracksuit with a pair of heels, or choose sneakers like Banky.

As much as you'd like to skip work and stay indoors, those bills wouldn't pay themselves. So add a pop of colour to your work ensemble to brighten your mood a la Ebuka. If you work in a more formal environment, simply add a tie. And for the ladies, you can wear a simple trench over your outfit.

There's definitely no stopping you, not with that look.

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DOWNTOWN ZODIAC

A Pride Called Leo Element: FIRE Ruler: SUN Greatest Compatibility: AQUARIUS, GEMINI Dates: JULY 23 - AUGUST 22

BY IDOWU LAMI

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eaders are innate in those born under the sign of Leo because they are dramatic, IMAGE FROM artistic, self-assured, dominant, and BEATSCOOPk exceedingly difficult to resist. They’ll simply transition into an executive role, leading a team from the front of any room, and decide that running for local office will allow them to make a meaningful difference or have aspirations of having their name in light as the star of a successful play. This Sun sign has the power to unite diverse groups of people and direct them toward a similar objective, and their sense of humour makes interacting with others much easier. The lion symbolises Leo, one of the fierce fire signs that reign and rule the celestial jungle. These qualities are owed to the sun, the magnificent celestial body that oversees Leo and is in charge of Leo's individuality, personal flair, vitality,

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and self-esteem. They take pleasure in developing romantic relationships and friendships fueled by the arts and creativity.

Lions take pleasure in their mates’ accomplishments—until they perceive a threat. They may become constrained by their ego, pride, and jealousy when they begin to worry that their star power may be overshadowed. Leos was born with the urge to assist, so they will, even if it takes a lot of time and work. They are strong and dependable, possess the charm to charm almost anyone, and have the motivation to host celebrations and other events that bring out the best in people. Lions can recognise the traits in others that make them feel unique and special and worthy of respect.

Let your Leo friends know how special they are since they also deserve to be treated with respect.

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Leos are drawn to people who can help them feel heard and seen. The most compatible signs for Leo friendships and romantic relationships are often Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius because they will match their intensity and heat. Three air signs that could go well with a Leo are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. These signs all have lively, vivacious energy. Notable Leos are Runtown, Lawrence Fishburne, Barack Obama and Meghan Markle.

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Popping the Cherry

BY TILEWA KAZEEM There’s a first time for everything; Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon, and Yuri Gagarin was the first man to go to space. And although the pleasure derived from sex can often be summed up as being in the clouds when it’s the first time, the experience sometimes can be a mixed bag of feelings. I’ve met ladies who’ve told me that not being deflowered felt like weights strapped to their backs. At a time now when sex is everywhere, I could understand their frustrations. I could understand as a guy how much pressure the world, and my gender, put on women who are virgins. Not necessarily because they are highly desired, but because they frequently seem “too difficult.” Hearing a woman state, “I’m a virgin,” can be a deal-breaker for some males. They’d rather be with women who weren’t virgins because they were perceived as “easier” to be with. However, in earlier times, being a virgin was considered an honour. Parents bragged about it— some parents still do. They’d schedule regular doctor’s appointments to verify if their daughters’ hymens were still intact or use unorthodox means. Those who weren’t, lived as outcasts. But if going by what research over time has said, a hymen can be torn from mundane acts like riding a bike. Taken by how many okadas there are in Nigeria, I’ll let you do the maths.

Women and hymen, sorry, men have different reasons for not wanting to be virgins or be with one; and for some women who were virgins, they just wanted it to be done with but what they had heard about the pain served as a deterrent. Tolu, a recently deflowered 21-year-old female, said,

“To me, it was not worth the hype like everyone made it out to be. Everyone was always like, your first time, it’s going to hurt, there is going to be blood, and I had all this at the back of my mind. I had come to terms with the fact that the first time was going to be shitty. But when it eventually happened, it wasn’t what I expected; no blood, no pain and no mess. It was nice and really chill. The hype around popping the cherry is nonsense, lies from the pit of hell. But jokes aside, it’s not as bad as they made it out to be. I guess it depends on the partner. When I said it hurts, he stopped for a while, and the pain faded away.” Now, this is just one person’s recall of her experience, but this experience can very much differ from the next girl. Although she didn’t experience much pain, the widely accepted notion is that pain and maybe some blood is to be expected because there will be tearing of a membrane after all.

For some reason, someone has deemed you worthy enough to be their first time. Exciting?

Perhaps. Enormous obligation? Absolutely.

Popping the cherry can put you and her in a very precarious situation. She might have a unique connection to you because she chose you as her first; therefore, you’ll need to consider her feelings. There is also the potential for attachment. Since this is her first time, she may remember it forever. So before you green light her sex life with your penis, there are a few things to keep in mind going in.

First of all, relax. No pressure. These are uncharted waters, and you are the only sailor on this ship. Although it is a significant step for you both, you shouldn’t be anxious about it. If you do feel stressed, perhaps neither of you is prepared yet.

Another thing to make sure of is if she’s ready.

Verify that she isn’t acting in this manner solely for your benefit. Make things clear and confirm that she wants it for the right reasons. Her

comfort and emotions should be put on the front burner. She might have a variety of contradictory emotions.

She might be many different things at once: terrified, eager, reluctant, joyful, prepared, etc. Let her process her feelings until she feels completely at ease.

At ease was how Irene felt when Ben hovered over her. They had planned this weeks ago, but when the time came, Irene just couldn’t come around to doing it, and Ben didn’t want to rush her. But today, she was ready. Now was the time, and Ben was the right person. They had met at NYSC, Ben was in her platoon, and they had shared a bus from Lagos to Kaduna. He remembers the whole thing like it was yesterday. Memories of how they had bumped into each other at the cafeteria and when they had their first kiss during the Mr and Mrs NYSC pageant burnt intensely as he stared into her hazel-coloured eyes. There was no period greater than the one they were both experiencing at that very moment.

Ben was a gentlemanly person. Irene was never pressured into losing her virginity by him. It became something he treasured since he loved Irene so much more, virgin or not. From the first time he set his eyes on her, he knew his eyes would never come across anything they would cherish more. He knew she was his, and he was hers. With both representing the individual wings of a blue morpho butterfly, their hearts fluttered with beauty. As he unhurriedly slid his phallus into her, Irene clenched his tight, slightly toned arm and took a deep breath. She searched eagerly for Ben’s face before planting on him a mouthful kiss.

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W WRITTEN BY KEHINDÉ FAGBULE The Nigerian fashion industry continues to soar. The quality of designs is improving, sales keep making great strides, and the exportation of finished products is almost seamless. On the marketing front, one person is responsible for heralding a modelling culture that we have come to know today—the founder of Nigeria’s foremost and longest-running modelling outfit, Beth Modelling Agency, Elohor Elizabeth Isiorho. Elohor, who also happens to be an Ex-beauty queen, showrunner, event planner and realtor, in an interview with DOWNTOWN’s Editor, Onah Nwachukwu, talked about mothering models, the business of planning weddings, and the realities of the real estate industry.

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hen Elohor returned from London to launch Beth Modelling Agency in December 2004, she was breaking new ground, essentially pioneering a modelling industry that was non-existent prior—models in the country were freelancers and just showed up whenever their services were needed. It was the first time a structure that scouts, nurtures and gives representation to models was erected in Nigeria. As an ex-beauty queen, she saw the void prevalent in the fashion industry at the time and filled it with Beth.

Just three years later, she secured a franchise deal with top Parisian chain modelling agency, Elite Model Management, to organise Nigeria’s premiere model search competition, Elite Model Look Nigeria, the following year. Elohor relived when she began the partnership with Elite. “I started the Elite franchise because I wanted to start my own model competition from the onset, and so I sent emails to different agencies. Elite was one of the agencies that got back to me and said, ‘Oh wow! Would you like to organise our model search competition?’ I felt at that point that the agency was new, and we also needed international recognition, so I decided to partner with Elite.”

Her partnership with Elite Model Management came bearing fruits. As a result, Elohor Isiorho (and her own agency, Beth), through Elite, made many models’ dreams come true— the exposure to the international fashion scene that the competition opened to aspiring professional models was second to none. But soon after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a rebrand happened, more than 10 years after Beth was launched.

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COVER Isiorho clarifies what this change was all about. “I had the franchise for 13 years, and after COVID, I decided to rebrand my model search. I realised that instead of working with one agency, I could work with agencies all around the world. Because when I was working with Elite, I was restricted to just Elite, whereas a few other agencies wanted my models’ services. Being independent of Elite opens more doors and opportunities for me; we get more clients and agencies to work with. Back then, as much as everybody knew me as Beth, it was like Beth-Elite. Also, the international agency doesn’t want to work with their competitors.

Elite, for instance, wouldn’t want to work with someone that works with another agency. So I was restricted to working with just Elite, but with Future Face Africa, we get to work with as many agencies as would like our services. Having my own model search competition is something I’ve always wanted to do, but you know how it is; starting something new is also very scary.”

The relationship with Elite Model Management, however, hasn’t changed. Elohor confirmed that it hasn’t been severed as she discussed the new

…the good thing is that we still work together, nothing has changed, because they still sign our models, we still have a good relationship. We are still able to secure top deals. The only thing we changed is the name. We still work with the agency as we did in the past. The difference, as I earlier mentioned, is WE ARE WORKING WITH MORE AGENCIES NOW, and of course, we are not organising their competition anymore.

WE’VE CHANGED THE NAME TO FUTURE FACE AFRICA. WITH FUTURE FACE AFRICA, IT’S ABOUT DISCOVERING MORE AFRICAN MODELS IN OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES, compared to when I was with Elite and was restricted to just West Africa.” direction they embarked upon, “The good thing is that we still work together, nothing has changed, because they still sign our models, we still have a good relationship. We are still able to secure top deals. The only thing we changed is the name. We still work with the agency as we did in the past.

The difference, as I earlier mentioned, is we are working with more agencies now, and of course, we are not organising their competition anymore.

We’ve changed the name to Future Face Africa.

With Future Face Africa, it’s about discovering more African models in other African countries, compared to when I was with Elite and was restricted to just West Africa. So it opens doors to work with more models from different parts of the world, with different looks, bodies and agencies.

For instance, we just had the men’s shows, and we had about six or seven boys (most we’ve ever done) doing back-to-back top shows. We had boys exclusive to Prada and were not signed to Elite.

Out of all the boys, only one was signed to Elite; the rest were to some other agencies.”

What happens to your models that have made

such big names? One might ask. To provide a backstory to just how influential the Elite Model Look model search was, the competition’s most notable finalist, Mayowa Nicholas, was brought up.

Nicholas, who became the first Nigerian model to star in Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein campaigns, was one of the contest’s finalists of the 2014 edition. So the question is: What is the arrangement with past graduates of the Elite competition regarding proceeds, contracts and representation? “The job of a modelling agency is more or less like a mother that takes care of a child, especially for African models travelling to these countries with no experience and knowledge of what to expect from agencies. We take care of them and nurture them. As a mother agency, it’s a lifetime thing, so we still get paid a percentage for discovering her.”

Elohor’s 2-year hiatus thanks to COVID was quickly followed by the emergence of Future Face Africa; a rebrand of widely acclaimed Elite Model Look Nigeria, which expanded her model search beyond the borders of Nigeria alone, and offered a more comprehensive range of aspiring models a chance at success. The maiden edition was held earlier this year, with 18-year-old Rwandan, Ken Nziza, and 22-year-old Angolan, Ana Bela Domingos Campos, winning the male and female categories, respectively. Elohor talked about this season’s aftermath. “Of course, everyone knows that the Future Face winners are not from Nigeria. We have one from Angola and the other from Rwanda. Ana, the female winner, is doing well, especially in her country. She’s getting recognised and has received a few awards. And then we have some models who also participated in the competition doing different things from their own countries. In terms of international placements, we’ve gotten both winners a few, although, with Ken, the male winner, his dad wants him to finish school. So, for now, we’ve put a hold on his career. As for Ana, she’s supposed to be in Paris for the shows next season, so fingers crossed.

The next edition will hold next year, hopefully

around the same time—between January and February.”

On what the competition has in store for the next edition, she said, “What we have decided to do next year is make it more for the everyday woman as well, because we realised that we don’t want to focus on all the international markets. I mean, the African market pleases the everyday woman more. So we are open to sizes 8 to 16 next year, boys with different looks. I don’t want it to be your regular skinny girl model search. If you notice, from fashion weeks now as well, it is more of the everyday woman, with plus-size models and all that.”

But the fashion industry is not the only sector that Elohor has marked her territory. In 2013, her foray into the hospitality and lifestyle industry saw her launch a luxury wedding event company, Prive. Narrating how wedding and event planning came to be, she said, “I had done Elite modelling competitions for 13 years, and it is more of an event. I plan everything from beginning to end by myself; I just had interns working with me during the day. So I’ve had experience with event planning. I remember how I started the wedding business. I had a friend that was getting married, and he kept calling me. He’d call me for help saying, ‘I need a DJ,’ ‘I need a make-up artist,’ ‘I need this and that, and I said jokingly, ‘dude do you want me to plan your wedding?’ He was like, ‘you know what, I’ve been waiting for you to tell me that.

The way you plan events, you know how to do this.’ And that’s how it started. The funny part is when I was 21; I always wanted to be a wedding planner. I love weddings, fairytales and all that.

So it was easy because it is one of the things I’ve always done and enjoy doing.”

Although most wedding planners claim to genuinely love what they do—what is there not to love?—it is often an arduous job. Because of the gigantic expectation ascribed to wedding days, coupled with the difficulties that come with working with overly passionate Nigerians, sometimes under pressure, some event planners don’t always have a field day. Elohor talked about some of the issues she faces running a luxury event company in Nigeria. “I’ve been so lucky to have clients that are kind of busy, I enjoy planning weddings that I am being left to do everything, or at least 90 per cent, and they agree with me. Obviously, sometimes we disagree but at the end of the day, it all works out.”

It is every event planner’s dream to have a smooth operation during the planning of each wedding. However, a perpetual nemesis that sometimes derails that dream is a bridezilla— a woman whose behaviour in planning the details of her wedding is regarded as obsessive or intolerably demanding. When asked if she has ever had to work with a bridezilla before, Elohor said, “Just once. Funnily enough, in most of the weddings I’ve planned, the grooms are the ones that really plan the wedding. I’ve only had one experience where the bride was a bridezilla, and I was actually shocked because she didn’t start off like that. I used to tell people that she is an amazing bride, and so cool, and just two weeks before the wedding, she was a different person.”

It is normal to think ‘expensive’ whenever one hears the word ‘luxury’. When it comes to luxury, attention to detail is everything, so Elohor explained why these two words are not always interchangeable, citing it as another issue that she faces. “People think luxury is expensive, and you have to have millions to plan. I see luxury as not your everyday wedding but something classy.

I am not a fan of walking into a wedding venue to

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COVER see red, green, brown, etc. Everyone is confused, and it’s not a good vibe. Unlike when you go to a wedding, where everything is clean, and you use colours like pink, cream or gold, and just do it nicely. That is luxury and might cost the same amount or even less.

Coming in, we were called Prive luxury events, and it was giving us a lot of issues. It restricted me to a lot of clients. Luxury is not necessarily how much you spend but the look and feel of your event.” She revealed.

What is a luxury event offering if destination weddings aren’t on the menu? Elohor relishes them a lot as she compares them to weddings in Nigeria.

“I do a lot of destination weddings, which is really fun for me. I love travelling, so that’s not been an issue. Then again, I find it easier to plan a wedding outside of Nigeria than in Nigeria because you have the florist, decor, and everything you need with just one call. Send pictures, and everyone understands what they are doing. But here, sometimes you find it difficult to work with people, and then on the day, your vision of what you want and what vendors supply ends up being different. And everybody wants to cut the budget. People ask me which is cheaper? And I always tell them that, in my opinion, destination weddings are way cheaper because things are expensive in Nigeria, and you have to import most things, such as flowers. Also, with destination weddings, you will have more fun because you have limited the number of people that come to your wedding; you know people that are coming. In Nigeria, weddings are open to everybody; you have to budget 200 to 300 persons per family; then multiply that by two, and you then have almost 1000 guests. You know how it is. With a destination wedding, you know to plan around 100 guests, and as time goes on, you have guests saying that they can’t make it due to denied visas and other things. So you will know the amount you are working with.” For Elohor, logistics—in the cases of visa applications and ultimate denial—is the most challenging aspect of planning a destination wedding.

most of these contractors are men, and when they hear a woman, they don’t take you seriously, so you have to be street-wise as well. It’s a good business; I wish I had started in my 20s. Because now, real estate is booming, and properties are going up by the day. I remember seeing a property last year in Ikoyi for like 200 million naira, and now that same property is going for 800 million. So now I advise young girls to invest in real estate while they are younger because later on, they will be laughing all the way to the bank.”

The funny part is when I was 21; I always wanted to be a wedding planner. I love weddings, fairytales and all that. So it was easy because it is one of the things I’ve always done and enjoy doing…

People think luxury is expensive, and you have to have millions to plan. I SEE LUXURY AS NOT YOUR EVERYDAY WEDDING BUT SOMETHING CLASSY… Coming in, we were called Prive luxury events, and it was giving us a lot of issues. It restricted me to a lot of clients. LUXURY IS NOT NECESSARILY HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR EVEN.

Over here in Nigeria, as we continue to find ways to cope with the persistent downpour this rainy season, event planners are faced with many uncertainties about how their clients’ big day might turn out. Elohor discussed how she factors in and approaches weather conversations in her line of work. “I always advise couples to move their wedding if they can—especially those wanting an outdoor wedding—just to be safe. If they don’t and insist on getting married around this time of year, I always advise them to get married indoors. But people like to take risks. I have a client who wants to get married this summer in Dubai, and I told her that it will be 40 degrees minimum in Dubai. At first, she wouldn’t listen and said it didn’t matter. I had to emphasise again, “40 degrees is hot”. She then pointed out that the venues are cheaper (around the time). ‘Are your guests going to enjoy themselves? Which is the most important. And she wanted an outdoor wedding.’ Eventually, she postponed the date to early next year, which is the better decision.”

For aspiring wedding planners looking to delve into the luxury wedding and event planning business, Elohor has a piece of advice. “Most people don’t know that before I started my wedding planning business, I studied a lot of courses, did research, and went to many exhibitions and seminars. I had courses with Preston Bailey, and Sarah Haywood, London, from different markets. You have to research and know your market, the people you want to work with, and what kind of weddings you want to do.”

Although her involvement in the fashion and hospitality industries takes different forms, the event planning element of her works with Beth (the Elite Model Look Nigeria and Future Face Africa) and Prive serves as a common denominator. But Elohor is involved in yet another industry; real estate. She talked about how her journey as a realtor began. “I have been doing it for quite a while, but quietly. I do it for friends and family.

For some reason, I always get good deals, and most of the estate agents know me. During COVID, someone said, “I don’t understand why you always do this, and you don’t get paid for it. I just do this for fun; I love looking at properties. Also, I invest in properties as well. If you tell me now that there is a new apartment in a location, I’m rushing there just to see it. I realised that it is something I love doing, so I decided to focus more on it last year. It is more or less sales and property development I do. I also have a few short-lets.”

One cannot ignore the fact that real estate is an entirely different ballgame from the fashion and events industries. Unlike the latter two, real estate is a male-dominated field. Elohor spoke on the gender bias that exists in the industry, as she advised young girls in the same breath, “I would say I think it’s easier for guys than women. I’m talking about property development because you have to work with contractors. However,

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Running a successful business that has stood the test of time in Nigeria, some would say, is harder than pulling a tooth.

In between the bipolar nature of the economy, dealing with an unreliable human capital, and constant interference with familial attention—which could be really demanding for women with children such as Elohor—running one business successfully is an admirable achievement. But she runs three enterprises concurrently. When asked how she manages the operations of all her companies, she said, “The good thing is the two that involve planning are both very flexible. My planning is not every day or every weekend and all that. As I mentioned, we pick the clients we work with; I mean, I work for myself.

For real estate, I have a team that manages my short-let apartments and the sales part and a team for the property development. Most times, it’s very stressful trying to do all those businesses together as a mother, but I’ve always managed to make sure I’m able to do what I can.”

All these while being a desirable mum to her children. Elohor reveals how she makes time for her kids. “We hang out, we go out. I’m travelling tomorrow and taking them on holiday, so we’re going for almost two months, so no work done. My office closes for two weeks in August because it is quiet in the modelling business around then, so we take advantage of that opportunity.”

It is impossible to accomplish all that Elohor has accomplished without her feet rooted to the ground through it all. She gives an insight into her life motto and what has helped keep her grounded as a person and a serial entrepreneur. “I believe life is short, so just make the most of it. My motto is to enjoy while you can, do what you want to do, travel when you want to travel, and if you want to do any business, go for it; don’t let anyone tell you you can’t. If it doesn’t work out, move on to the next business. I’ve had businesses that have done so well and also ones that have failed. They didn’t stop me or change me in any way. I still have business ideas that I still want to do. So I feel in life, never limit yourself, and most importantly just pray to God for direction.”

Elohor Isiorho’s multifaceted contribution to several sectors of Nigerian development cannot be swept aside. Her establishment, Beth Modelling Agency, places her firmly on an elite list as one of African fashion’s most valuable players. And as we all countdown to what the next instalment of the Future Face Africa has in store, she continues to lay the bricks of the future of modelling in Africa.

As the interview wrapped up, DOWNTOWN’s Editor cheekily asked if, considering our subject loves weddings and love, she is open to finding love again someday. She replied with an astounding affirmation, “of course!

But that’s not part of our discussion.” To which the Editor responded by saying, “I know, I was pushing my luck.”

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LIVING

BATHROOM ACCESSORIES INSPIRED

by NATURE

BY SOPHIA EDISI

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reathe new life into your bathroom by bringing the outdoors inside with a nature-themed design. Set up your own sanctuary with these elegant, soothing bathroom accessories and bathe in a space that makes you feel healthy and comfortable. Try these beautiful collections of nature-inspired accessories to help give your bathroom a relaxing ambience.

Havern Bath Rack

WOVEN RUG BAMBOO BATH RACK The idea is to hold a book, wine, bathing items, basically anything, in an easy place to reach. It helps you relax and feel comfortable when having a warm bath.

Saluding Laundry Basket

Choose a simple texture pattern that brings an element of earth and a neutral tone to your bathroom.

Wooden Tile Bath Mat Jute Woven Rug

WOODEN TILE ARTIFICIAL POTTED PLANTS/HOLDER Artificial Banana Tree

Plants generally add a soothing feeling to the atmosphere.

Artificial plants are perfect for those with little or no time to regularly maintain a natural plant. And they look lifelike.

LAUNDRY BASKET A handmade laundry basket, made with natural material, spreads a calm, warm feeling that transforms any bathroom into a pleasant space.

French Cane Shelf Towel Rail

SHELVING UNIT A wooden shelf unit is a perfect way to display all kinds of items, from skincare products and diffusers to plant stands.

It looks incredible and is easily moveable.

Wooden tiles have an understated luxe appeal compared to regular floor mats.

Ragrund Shelving Unit

TRAY SET A tray set can usually hold a tissue cover, brush holder, and soap/ lotion pumps that protect your surface from residues. Opting for one handcrafted and uniquely designed from natural marble brings a natural feeling and sense of calm to your space.

Frame by We Love Prints

Dorma Purity Marble Tray Set

TOWEL RAIL Never underestimate the importance of a towel rail, keeping your bathroom neat and tidy.

ART FRAME Adding a floral print frame makes a fabulous addition to your bathroom space, taking your bathroom wall from plain to exciting.

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BEAUTY

10 SKIN INGREDIENTS To Feed Your Skin

BY SOPHIA EDISI

Feeding your body with ingredients that are known to have many skin benefitting properties is very important for the health of your skin. With the variety of harmful ingredients available for consumers, knowing what ingredients are right for you to incorporate into your routine and what you actually need according to your skin concerns will save you from buying unnecessary skincare products that aren’t in any way beneficial to your skin. Here, we discuss some of the best harmless ingredients to look out for that can be included in your everyday routine.

RETINOL Retinol is a chemical known to improve and boost the overall appearance of your skin. It is a common ingredient found in most skincare products. It penetrates into the deeper layers of your skin, which in turn gives rise to new cells moving towards your skin’s surface. It benefits your skin in several ways, including reducing acne, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenating new cells because of its anti-ageing properties.

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ALPHA ARBUTIN

This chemical has brightening properties and helps regulate and prevent melanin production in your skin. It is useful to treat uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation without harsh reaction or irritation. While there are lots of harmful lightening chemicals out there, which can cause a lot of irreversible damage to your skin if used long-term, Arbutin is considered to be the safest, most effective skin brightening ingredient compared to other skin lightening ingredients.

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HYALURONIC ACID If you are seeking to keep your skin soft and well hydrated, Hyaluronic acid is just the ingredient that you need. It is effective in holding water and helps the skin to retain its moisture. It is said to be one of the best moisturising agents for oily and dry skin. It’s responsible for hydrating, plumping and keeping your skin looking fresh and healthy.

H.A Intensifier Serum SKIN CEUTICALS

Hyaluronic Acid+Peptide Lip Booster PAULA'S CHOICE

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BEAUTY GLYCOLIC ACID Glycolic acid is a chemical ingredient that helps you get rid of dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin, giving room for younger cells to reach the skin’s surface. Primarily used in exfoliation products, the acid breaks up these outer layers of cells, unravelling the newer cells underneath the skin to give your skin that youthful appearance.

It also prevents dryness and dullness that can occur due to a buildup of dead skin cells on the surface of your skin.

COLLAGEN Collagen helps during the healing process of your skin by repairing damaged tissue, which delays the signs of ageing and improves skin elasticity, thereby preventing it from sagging, giving you firmer and tighter skin. It rejuvenates your skin by increasing your body’s natural production of collagen and its elasticity. This results in an overall improvement in the texture and tightness of your skin. After using products and supplements rich in collagen, you will likely notice brighter and firmer skin.

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Renewing Collagen & Elastin Moisturizer ST. IVES

Glycolic Acid Peeling Toner L’OREAL

SHEA BUTTER Shea butter is quite common in many natural green beauty products that effectively moisturise and hydrate the skin because it has a calming and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. This natural skin moisturiser doesn’t seem to cause any skin reaction, which makes it superb for the most delicate skin. And it is also most helpful in treating and soothing tough skin.

Super Collagen + Vitamin C Supplement NEOCELL

ALOE VERA Aloe vera is a popular plant with a clear gel-like extract with anti-fungal and cell regenerative properties. It contains many natural active ingredients that provide antioxidants to the skin and help rejuvenate it. Add aloe vera formulated products to achieve natural soft, smooth hydration and plumpy skin as part of your skincare routine. It’s also an excellent ingredient to soothe sunburn and irritated skin.

Aloe Vera Soothing Gel LUXE ORGANICS Whipped Shea Butter Soufflé ORIKI

Shea Body Oil AMILA NATURALS

QASIL Qasil powder is a fantastic ingredient that brightens and improves the skin texture for glowy skin. It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components that heal and reduces acne by shrinking your pores, fading out dark spots, and scarring and evening out your skin tone. It also helps to moisturise dry, flaky skin and gently exfoliates and cleanses your skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and refreshed.

Soothing & Moisturizing Body Gel ODEON

HONEY Honey is one of the most used, potent, natural, and effective ingredients, which is excellent for all skin types and can be used in its raw form or diluted; either way, honey causes little to no harm to your skin. Its antioxidants and antibacterial properties make this ingredient a go-to for fighting acne. It helps open up your pores and get rid of blackheads, reducing breakouts while keeping your skin hydrated all day.

Manuka Honey Mask Honey Halo Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer SAVOR BEAUTY FARMACY

SANDALWOOD Instant Radiant Exfoliating Mask Q BEAUTY

Sandalwood is an excellent natural beauty ingredient containing natural skin lightening agents. It penetrates deep into the skin, cleanses and tightens the pores, and it’s also known to heal skin tissues that can be used to reduce the darkness under the eyes, hence making it an anti-ageing ingredient, leaving you with glowing skin.

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FEATURE

Big Brother’s Sisters

THE MOST Popular Big Brother Naija ALUMNAE

BY KEHINDÉ FAGBULE

eality TV shows are some of the mostwatched television programs and have the power to shoot people into the spotlight. From music to dance, most of these shows often feature contestants who compete against themselves for a grand prize at the end of each season. But as we have seen time and again, although the prizes are usually mouthwatering and lush, they are not as useful to the participants as the gift of sheer exposure the show promises and delivers on.

When you get on a show like Big Brother Naija, renowned as the most-watched TV show in Africa, you can’t put a price on the level of fame you are bound to attain in three months or less. In the 6 years that it has been on our screens (with season 7 having started), quickly becoming one that’s provided Nigerians, and by extension, Africans, a lot of fondness as it continuously takes from our wallets in the form of votes, Big Brother Naija has crowned a female winner just once. Although the showrunners always put gender representation in equilibrium, women don’t often get the audience’s votes required to cross the finish line. Where they fall short in terms of writing their names in history books as first-place contestants, they have complemented with amassing large social media influence outside of the show.

1 MERCY EKE

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@official_mercyeke 3.8 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘19, Season 4 Pepper Dem

Because of the sudden and very rapid change in status and influence, a few graduates of the show struggle with handling the fame that comes with the game, especially for women who normally suffer overt hostility and discrimination at higher degrees than their male counterparts. For others, however, it is as easy as a walk in the park. From AMVCA winner, Bisola Aiyeola to the only ever female winner of the six-season-long series, Mercy Eke, these are Nigeria’s most popular reality TV divas who were once housemates on Big Brother Naija.

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ERICA NGOZI NLEWEDIM

5 ALEXANDRA ASOGWA

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@alex_usual 3.2 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘18, Season 3 Double Wahala

4 BISOLA AIYEOLA

@iambisola 3.2 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘17, Season 2 See Gobe

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No

REBECCA NENGI HAMPSON @nengiofficial 3.1 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘20, Season 5 Lockdown

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@ericanlewedim 3.4 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘20, Season 5 Lockdown

No

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ANITA “TACHA” NATACHA AKIDE @symply_tacha 3.5 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘19, Season 4 Pepper Dem

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No

CYNTHIA “CEEC” NWADIORA

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@ceec_official) 3 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘18, Season 3 Double Wahala

NINA IVY

DORATHY BACHOR

@thedorathybachor 2.1 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘20, Season 5 Lockdown

@nina_ivy_ 2.5 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘18, Season 3 Double Wahala

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No

PRECIOUS “DIANE RUSSET” YUNANA YASHIM @diane.russet 1.6 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘19, Season 4 Pepper Dem

“BAMBAM” 12 BAMIKE OLAWUMI-ADENIBUYAN

No

@bammybestowed 1.6 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘18, Season 3 Double Wahala

9 ROSELINE “LIQUOROSE” AFIJE

No

@liquorose 2.5 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘21, Season 6 Shine Ya Eye

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No

ABIRI OLUWABUSAYO KHLOE @kokobykhloe 1.6 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘18, Season 3 Double Wahala

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No

VICTORIA “VEE” ADEYELE @veeiye 1.5 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘20, Season 5 Lockdown

KAREEM 15 KATHI EKPATA

No

@acupofkhafi 1.4 MILLION FOLLOWERS Class of ‘19, Season 4 Pepper Dem

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WATCH OF THE WEEK:

MOVIE REVIEW:

The Gray Man Six is an efficient killer – he doesn’t ask questions, wears the splashy red suit he’s told to adorn and gets the job done. It’s the slight wavering on that last count that lands him in trouble on his latest mission.

While on assignment, Six comes across some compromising information that his boss Carmichael (Rege-Jean Page) really doesn’t want to be made public.

Carmichael enlists Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans) to take Six out – and just to be clear, he’s not taking him out for dinner.

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eportedly the most expensive movie Netflix has ever made with a budget of $US200 million, The Gray Man is a star-studded, high-octane action blockbuster that never lets up.

It is gripping and entertaining, and it’s loud and bombastic. It’s also totally brainless, requiring very few IQ points to appreciate its entire proposition.

The Gray Man really begs the question, does an action movie need to have some deeper meaning, making full use of the dramatic range of its megatalented cast or is it enough that it thrills and captivates?

If the movie can make you physically react – say, wince at a brutal kick to the face or make your eyes pop at a complex, Rube Goldberg-esque explosive setpiece – then does it matter that its characters aren’t particularly well defined as little more than “psychopath” and “psychopath’s target”?

When the action is well-staged, and the actors are charismatic, and where the plot and machinations aren’t trying to be too clever for it to handle, then, for the purposes of this movie, at least, it’s enough.

That doesn’t mean The Gray Man is a fantastic film, but it does mean it’s serviceable. And there is plenty of basic enjoyment to be wrung from serviceable.

The plot is simple enough.

Gosling plays a character called Court Gentry, codenamed Sierra Six. He’s part of a clandestine network of assassins quietly employed by the CIA to do its dirty work.

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Lloyd is the psychopath in question.

Flashy, overly confident and fond of tight-fitting jeans, Lloyd doesn’t believe in morality or temperance.

There is no line he won’t cross, no one he will not exploit to achieve his means.

The Gray Man is essentially a playful twohour chase between two marquee stars.

Gosling is doing the taciturn but not-a-robot action anti-hero he’s perfected in previous outings such as Drive and Blade Runner 2049 (although in the case of the latter, he literally was a robot) – and he is always compelling to watch, while Evans gleefully hams it up in a performance that’s verging on camp — it works.

The Gray Man convincingly makes the argument that they’re evenly matched, and if it wasn’t for storytelling conventions that the amoral villain must lose, it could have gone either way.

There are supporting characters thrown in to occasionally gummy up the works or boost the emotional stakes. It’s almost a waste to have a supporting cast that’s as glitzy as Ana de Armas, Page, Billy Bob Thornton, Alfre Woodard, Wagner Moura and Jessica Henwick. Still, it adds to the movie’s overall allure.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the filmmaking brothers behind a raft of Marvel movies, including Avengers: Endgame, The Gray Man, showcases its helmers’ aptitude for a good action sequence.

The set-pieces range from colossal all-in gunfights to intimate hand-tohand combat, and it’s all engaging. So maybe it doesn’t matter that The Gray Man, ultimately, has nothing to say and does nothing new.

Rating: 6/10

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DB COOPER WHERE ARE YOU?!

he Netflix series DB Cooper: Where Are You?! begins straightforwardly by simply recounting the astonishing events of 24 November 1971 when, on a Northwest Orient flight from Portland to Seattle that would ordinarily have lasted only 37 minutes, a passenger in sunglasses and (it would later turn out) a clip-on tie, handed an air stewardess a note informing her of a bomb in his suitcase.

Soon after this, he made his demands: $200,000 in cash and four parachutes.

The latter was a particularly clever ask.

Had he required only one, the authorities on the ground might have been tempted to indulge in sabotage; as it was, they could not take the risk that he would put members of the plane’s crew in the other three.

even enough to “buy an Arby’s franchise”.

been Cooper? What motivated the hijacker? Can it really only have been the money? As someone notes, the cash wasn’t

But then – things take a turn. The second half of the series is about the madness that comes from an obsession with an unsolved mystery like this one. So far, Tom Colbert, a former TV journalist, has spent on his investigation as much money as the hijacker got away with – a trail that has convinced him of FBI involvement in the case (he sued the organisation at one point).

But Colbert isn’t the only one. Several others, pale-faced and smiling, perform for the camera, trying hard to make light of their “work” – honestly, they’re not obsessed; they just want to know the truth – while visibly twitching at the thought of theories that contradict their own. DB Cooper, if by some miracle he is still alive, must be laughing his head off. I picture him dancing in delighted, victorious circles in front of his TV screen, waving an old toupee like a flag as he goes.

The plane landed, the passengers filed off, and the money and the parachutes were put on board. By now, it was dark and stormy. The plane having taken off again, the hijacker asked the pilot to fly at only 200mph an hour and as low as possible.

The crew were all in the cockpit when they felt the pressure in the cabin change. The hijacker had jumped, taking his money with him. Where had he landed? No one quite knew. Had he died, or had he escaped?

Again, no one has ever been able to answer this KAYTRANADA; Kali Uchis - 10% Jay Rock; Kendrick Lamar - Wow Sunni Colón - UNIVERSE question. A body has Freestyle (feat. Kendrick Lamar) 4 TWO never been found, nor has a parachute. Quite quickly, however, DB Cooper (a false name) became a folk hero.

With its Mad Men-style titles and its lavish use of old airline ads, the first episode takes you back to the days when flying was still inexplicably glamorous. How strange to think of an airport without metal detectors, of buying a plane ticket on the spot, much as you would one for the Tube or a train. It’s quite gripping, too, when various crazy theories are offered up. There are so many suspects. Everyone has their favourite.

Could Robert Rackstraw, a Vietnam veteran and convicted fraudster, have

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