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FA S HI O N

Dress well: Follow The Rules by - Jemi Ekunkunbor Looking good it is said is good business. It is also a serious business.

This is because people are often addressed as they are dressed. While it matters to some how much is invested on looking good, for others, looking good is not a function of cost. Rather, this school of thought believe that looking good is a function of personal style which very often, borders on simplicity and well co-ordinated colour scheme. A good observer would notice that fashion designers themselves who are the architect of good clothes subscribe to simplicity. +RZ ZRXOG \RX OLNH WR EH VHHQ DQG SHUFHLYHG WKLV 1HZ <HDU" 'RQ·W EH D fashion victim. To dress well, ffollow these basic rules.

Over dressing Over dressing comes in different forms and ends up making the individual look too loud and too bogus. It becomes even worse if the person is not coordinated in appearance and attitude. There is no doubt that dressing too much especially when the occasion does not call for it could put one off. Over dressing is no no especially for plus size women because then everything EHFRPHV PDJQLÀHG LQ WKH H\HV RI the beholder.

It is not exactly clear why one would choose to overdress. As said earlier, the cost of looking good should not be too expensive.

However, because there are some people who actually can afford to spend any amount, they buy so many things; some not necessary for particular outings.

As one grows in life and status, the drive to impress others should be shoved aside for the drive for class and style. After all, less is more they say.

In case you turn up at a party looking overdressed, this is what you should do. Tell the host you are coming from an important function and you had to drop by to explain that you will be coming late. Then go home and change into something simple and return to join other guests at the party.

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Unsuited clothes People wear so many things that do not suit them. Often, it seems that we forget that our bodies are different. Those who are used to buying clothes know the standard sizes that are available.

Why a size 16 person would decide to wear a size 12 remains a mystery and a deliberate attempt at presenting a poor fashion and style sense. The truth is that people never really notice your size unless your clothes are too small or too big.

Unfortunately, it is fat people who wear unsuited clothes. A person on the big side wearing something that is obviously so tight would bulge in certain places.

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of the four indices of poor dressing, the worst of them is indecent exposure. This is a deliberate attempt to make bare sensitive parts of the body that ordinarily should be covered up. Although a little cleavage has LWV DSSHDO Ă DXQWLQJ ERREV DW YHU\ serious functions distracts a lot and it is offensive. There is no point in abusing your features. A decent person having her boobs hanging from her blouse may be perceived as cheap. It is not enough for one to draw attention to self, such a person should ensure that the attention is not negative. There are several designs that do not put the mammary glands on open show. Look at yourself and wear what suits you. The bottom line is comfort

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The fact that some come really cheap is not an excuse to load the face with layers of foundation powder especially if it is not quite suited to the skin colour. Make up enhances ones dressing but it should not draw attention away from the total make up of that individual except for those who just like to be loud.

Keep the day make up as toned down as possible or as transparent as possible. the heavier make up should be reserved for night functions. When make up is well applied, it blends well with the apparel and adds some colour to the face. The right make up brings one to the point of colour scheme.

There has to be a co-ordination between clothes, accessories and make up

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master of ceremony at a wedding talked and cajoled to get the guests to smile a bit. Amongst them were very important dignitaries who had FRPH WR JUDFH WKH HYHQW ÂśWKLV LV QRW D JUDYH yard the MC told the guests. A few managed a grin while a handful really did smile.

In spite of the colourful head gears and upto-date laces won by many of the guests, the event looked too uptight for proper appreciation. Most times in an attempt at appearing like an important personality or dignitary, we forget to add a little to our make up and like the quote above, it is the cheapest of all make up yet works wonders.

Smiling or even mere grinning is a good exercise for the face. Smiling puts you in a better mood and boosts your serotonin

level, making you as approachable, thereby creating a friendly demeanour. An open smile creates warmth that naturally pulls people to you and attracts favour. Beauty is added to the eyes when one smiles. The eyes look friendly and the smile lights up the entire face.

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REPORTAGE

MICHELLE & JIGI DEDE

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Award wining duo, Michelle and Jigi Bello, received two awards at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for their outstanding efforts with the Movie, ‘Flower Girl”-a romantic comedy that premiered in Lagos last year.

The siblings won in two categories. Jigi won Best Writer in the Comedy category for his effort with “Flower Girl” while Michelle clinched the Trailblazer Awards for setting the trend for other young movie producers and director in the industry.

Jigi and Michelle spoke with Allure on the awards, their work together, and their opinion on the movie industry in Nigeria amongst other issues.

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JIGI BELLO

- That feeling of adventure is why I love what I do. orn and raised in Lagos, Jigi went to College in Chicago and did his MFA on scholarship at the American Film Institute, Los Angeles, USA. He worked as a writer for CNN Local Edition in Chicago and WKHUHDIWHU ZURWH DQG GLUHFWHG KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW IHDWXUH Ă&#x20AC;OP IRU WHOHYLVLRQ ´7KH :DLWLQJ Roomâ&#x20AC;?. He returned to the British LQGHSHQGHQW Ă&#x20AC;OP VFHQH DQG ZURWH DQG GLUHFWHG KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW Ă&#x20AC;OP IRU WKH %%& ´7KH Day Rock Diedâ&#x20AC;?. He went on to attend AFI LQ /RV $QJHOHV ZKHUH KH SURGXFHG WZR Ă&#x20AC;OPV ´7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW /RER¡V Paramilitary Christmasâ&#x20AC;? and Shooter, which opened to high acclaim and won awards at many festivals.

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Congratulations on your award at the AMVCA? How do you feel about this award?

It is a great honour to receive an award like this and to know that there are fans out there who appreciate all the work that we put into Flower Girl. It is especially great to receive this particular award because I was chosen from hundreds of great writers that are coming out of Africa right now.

Can you tell us how you got into writing and the evolution of your career before you wrote Flower Girl?

I have always been a writer. I am lucky enough to have a calling. Growing up in Ikoyi, I discovered books and movies through the library. There were screenings every week in the main hall and I could watch them from the library window which overlooked the hall. It ZDV WKHUH , OHDUQW WR ORYH ERRNV DQG Ă&#x20AC;OPV , started writing poetry for the underground press in London at the age of 15 but my ZULWLQJ FDUHHU GLGQ¡W UHDOO\ FRPH WRJHWKHU XQWLOO I started with CNN in Chicago. There, I met Ă&#x20AC;OPPDNHUV DQG SXW WRJHWKHU P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW IHDWXUH Ă&#x20AC;OP IRU ORFDO WHOHYLVLRQ )URP UHDOLW\ 79 WR 1HZ Media, I have had a good variety of projects since then but the writing has always been at the centre.

,W¡V QRW HYHU\ GD\ \RX JHW WR ZRUN ZLWK WKH director who is going to breathe life into your characters. Working with Michelle was fantastic! She came out and we spent time at the beach house in Los Angeles, eating a lot of barbecue and working on the tone and the dialogue. Making dialogue accessible to Nigerians and an international audience was a GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW EDODQFLQJ DFW EXW LW ZDV WLPH ZHOO spent. As for the production, I did have VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F LGHDV RQ ZKDW WKH FKDUDFWHUV VKRXOG look like but I was pleasantly surprised all around especially with Bikiya who blew everyone away with her hilarious performance as Stella.

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What inspired the writing of the Flower Girl?

It started with a phone call from my sister.

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What was it like working with your sister?

Did you at anytime disagree with the cast selected for the movie?

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What is the key to writing a good script?

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What would be your advice for young people who aspire to becoming successful script writers?

Have somebody who knows what good looks like to tell you if you are on the right track. An unread script is worthless. Get it out there.

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I was trained by the late Daryl Nickens and he will always have a place in my heart. John Singleton really more than anyone else, showed me that it was possible to be a black screenwriter in the mainstream and do good work.

What project are you working on next?

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Congrats on your Trailblazer Award. What does that mean to you?

Thanks! It really meant a lot to me winning the Trailblazer Award. It was so unexpected and I feel so very honoured to have received it. I won a beautiful Hyundai sports car as well. This award has shown me that all my hard work KDVQ¡W JRQH XQQRWLFHG , UHDOO\ WKDQN $09&$ IRU acknowledging me and my future potential.

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What were the challenges you encountered

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How has it been since the premier?

The journey has been an incredible one. We had no idea that the response would be explosive. Once it was released across Nigeria, the movie hit No.1, beating other Nollywood PRYLHV )ORZHU *LUO KDV WUDYHOHG WKH ZRUOG DV ZH KDG VFUHHQLQJV DW WKH +ROO\ZRRG %ODFN )LOP )HVWLYDO ODVW 2FWREHU LQ /RV $QJHOHV DQG LQ &DQDGD DW WKH 7RURQWR %ODFN )LOP )HVWLYDO ODVW PRQWK 7KH Ă&#x20AC;OP ZRQ WZR SUHVWLJLRXV international awards. After the UK premiere in September last year, there was an immediate UHTXHVW IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;OP WR JR WR 6FRWODQG DQG LW ZDV

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What is your opinion on the movie industry in Nigeria?

Our industry is growing at a rapid rate with lots of Nigerian movies coming out in the cinemas here in Nigeria as well as being premiered in the UK and USA. Also, Hollywood actors have been interested in being part of our productions which is really exciting to see. I hope to see our Nollywood actors cross over to the international market in the years to come.

What does it take to produce a good movie?

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Tell us about your growing up years, your educational background. And the most memorable times you had as a kid?

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What would be your advice for young people who aspire to becoming successful directors/producers in future?

My advice for young people would be to go to school to study whatever you have a passion for.

Away from work, how do you take time off to relax?

I love traveling. I love the sun and sand, so when I go on vacation, I try and make sure that I get them incorporated in my itinerary somehow.

I love catching up on movies and TV shows and hanging out with friends and eating great Indian, Mexican or Chinese food.

Where would be your best holiday destination?

Right now I really want to go back to the &DULEEHDQ ,¡YH EHHQ WR VHYHUDO RI WKH LVODQGV and can never get too much of them as I love the beaches and the people over there. They are easy going and very laid back and they make it easy for one to wind down.

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Who is your role model?

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by - Teri Mendes

Things You Should Not Eat Before Bed - part 1

Hello my dear readers, there is no shame in getting caught having a snack right before sleep because hey, we all do it, but you still have to think smart when it comes to eating late, and avoid eating some of the worst things to eat before bed. Otherwise, you can forget about KDYLQJ DQ DPD]LQJ ÂżJXUH EHFDXVH HYHQLQJ IRRG can easily add unnecessary body fat, lead to health problems and also be the cause of interrupting your sleep. If you want to avoid this nightmare, take a look at the list of the worst things you should never eat before bedtime.

1. Peanut butter Keep in mind that eating almond butter, peanut butter or any other nut butter late in the evening can lead to fast weight gain, especially if you do it daily. When you eat nut butter every evening continuously you can gain up to 25 pounds each time. Never eat nut butter before bedtime! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to drink a big cup of milk or unsweetened almond milk instead. You will be calmer and sleep better because of the calcium, which will also save you from fatigue. Usually, I add some cinnamon to my unsweetened almond milk; it helps me to sleep better.

2. Ice cream Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that ice cream has actually D GRXEOH HĚ&#x2020;HFW )LUVW RI DOO it can be the best food to comfort you but still the worst one to eat when going to sleep. I can not understand sometimes how such a good thing can be so harmful? If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, ice cream contains a small amount of fat and is also rich in sugar that will really disrupt your sleep. The taste is undoubtedly comforting, but the results are absolutely awful..

3. Alcohol I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a false statement that if you drink a lot of alcohol you will have a good sleep. If it were WUXH VXFK VOHHS ZRXOG KDYH D GURZV\ DQG OHWKDUJLF HĚ&#x2020;HFW and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be regenerative and refreshing.

Additionally, alcohol can lead to dehydration and disrupt

the restorative sleep functions. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why, next time you are dreaming about a longlasting and great sleep, do not drink before going to bed.

Also, consuming alcohol prior to sleep, whether its wine, vodka or champagne will have a big impact on the way your skin looks and feels and it can also aggravate snoring. So remember, next time you look forward to a long-lasting and deep sleep, avoid drinking before bed.

4.Candy Bars & Chocolate Another thing to avoid

eating is candy bars & chocolates. As desirable as it may be, it is better to avoid this yummy snack before sleep.

According to the recent research, 7 out of 10 people who eat things like candy bars when going to bed more often had a nightmare that night. The theory is that a high amount of sugar produces â&#x20AC;&#x153;more nightmarish brain waves.â&#x20AC;? So, think smart before preferring your deep night sleep to a temptation of candies! As unfortunate as it is, chocolate doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just have a higher sugar and fat content WKDQ RWKHU ODWH QLJKW VQDFNV EXW LW DOVR FRQWDLQV FDĚ&#x2020;HLQH On top of that, it is loaded with stimulants like theobromine, which is known for making your heart race a little. As a result, chocolate can keep you up at night and cause sleep deprivation. Those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep enough tend to VXĚ&#x2020;HU IURP LQFUHDVHG levels of cortisol, which can encourage muscle tissue breakdown.

5.Red meat The problem is that red meat is loaded with proteins and fats, and it takes longer to digest than any other foods. Thus it will keep your body busy breaking down food the whole night, which can cause discomfort and even cramping. In order to avoid a night ÂżOOHG ZLWK WXUQLQJ DQG WZLVWLQJ LWÂśV LPSRUWDQW WR NHHS DOO of your systems at peace. That means restraining yourself from eating red meat right before bed.

6. Celery I know what

you are thinking Celery?

Yeah right! As surprising as it is, celery should be avoided before bed if you are aiming for a deep and uninterrupted sleep. Celery is a natural diuretic which means that it elevates the rate of urination more than usual. Diuretics tend to have that HĚ&#x2020;HFW RQ WKH ERG\ EHFDXVH WKH\ SXVK ZDWHU WKURXJK WKH system. Limit your celery intake before bed, or you may be running laps to the bathroom all night!

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for today my readers! Keep your skin looking youngerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and lower your risk of skin cancerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with these foods. Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it KHUH ÂżUVW For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ta ta for now! XOXO

TERI Speaks Dear Teri, , DP RYHU ZHLJKW DQG , GRQ¡W OLNH H[HUFLVH ,V WKHUH VRPHWKLQJ HOVH , FDQ GR WR PDNH PH VOLP GRZQ" 7KRXJK , KDYH NLGV DQG ,¡P JHWWLQJ PDUULHG E\ QH[W PRQWK DQG QHHG WR Ă&#x20AC;W LQWR P\ VL]H GUHVV IRU WKH ZHGGLQJ 7KDQN \RX Anon.

Dear Anon, Thanks for your mail. The quickest way is to go on a low calorie diet. Like the Cambridge diet.

Best wishes, Teri Mendes.

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POCKET FINA by - Omilola Oshikoya What happens in the case of an emergency? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Planning for the rainy day We all know that life happens and the unexpected expenses are expected. It could be a job loss, wedding of a family member, natural disaster, death, illness etc. For example in 2012, there was a nationwide strike, where all citizens in Nigeria stayed DW KRPH IRU DERXW D ZHHN ,W ZRXOG KDYH EHHQ D GLĚ&#x2020;HUHQW VWRU\ LI LW ODVWHG IRU PRUH than 1 week especially for those Nigerians that depend or survive on what they earn on a daily basis. I remember in 2008 during the credit crunch, a lot of people lost their jobs globally. A friend of mine who had a very good job in one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WRS LQYHVWPHQW EDQNLQJ ÂżUPV ORVW KHU MRE 6KH GLGQÂśW VHH WKLV FRPLQJ +RZ ZDV VKH supposed to survive if she hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t planned ahead of time?

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What is an Emergency Fund?

According to Investopedia, an emergency fund is an account that is used to set aside funds to be used in an emergency, such as a loss of a job, an illness or a major expense. Most emergency funds are highly liquid which allows quick access to funds which is vital in emergency situations.

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A JOURNEY INTO SELF DISCOVERY (3) In as much as the picture may be portraying our males as the perpetrators of this vice EHFDXVH LW¡V PRVWO\ RXU IHPDOHV that are at the receiving end, I ZRXOG LPSORUH WKDW ZH ÂśJR HDV\¡ a bit on our men as we carefully consider the below scenario: A man gets into a cab, shuts the door and was immediately overwhelmed by the pungent VPHOO WKDW Ă&#x20AC;OOHG WKH FDE +H opens the windows and tries to ease the situation by fanning himself, all to no avail, and after a while orders the cab driver to halt and exited the car as he could no longer stand the

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excellent.

They advise that one goes in for a massage and body treatment twice a month.

The massage as well as helping to deal with stress improves circulation which in turn encourages renewal and youthful glowing skin.

I highly recommend the Ayurvedic facial which I had last week. You get exfoliated, steamed to bring out all the yucky stuff under the skin for easy extraction then a collagen massage, a mask and you leave with amazing, noticeably iridescent skin.

Also on my recommendation list is the 24-carat gold body treatment, a head-to-toe polish with a ´à DYRXUHG¾ VFUXE PXG ZUDS and then steam followed by a delicious massage to give you an all-over body shimmer that lasts for weeks.

There you have it folks! When it comes to level two treatments, you get world-class service at the Facial Bar.

%HDXW\ &RQFHUQV 21b Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island Level one: &OHDQVH WRQH DQG PRLVWXULVH My nickname at boarding school was Venus di Milo due to my love affair with my cocoa butter routine. I have never played with my skin. Inevitably though time will have its wicked way and while some chose to age JUDFHIXOO\ , DP GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ in the school of â&#x20AC;&#x153;not going GRZQ ZLWKRXW D Ă&#x20AC;JKWÂľ :KHQ , Ă&#x20AC;UVW PRYHG KRPH LQ , KDG D GLVWUHVVLQJ FDVH RI DGXOW acne and all the resulting scarring. I was advised to go and see Spa director Mina Okoloko all those years ago and I have not looked back. <RX Ă&#x20AC;OO RXW D TXHVWLRQQDLUH DERXW \RXU VNLQ URXWLQH DQG EHKDYLRXU DQG she interviews, investigates and diagnoses your skin and revamps your routine and gets you on the right products In my case because of my excess oil and spots etc I was using lot of anti oil harsh acne medication. Anyway it turns out I was barking up the ZURQJ WUHH , KDG GU\ VNLQ TXHOOH VXUSULVH DQG KDG WR JHW WKH FOHDQVLQJ toning and moisturising routine to complement that.

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Over the years he found his interests moving towards cosmetic dentistry as he found the makeover results most rewarding. This led to him seeking further training in Skin Aesthetics and injectable training from Allergan, USA. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM).

Luckily for us, he decided to move home, opening his practise which offers an array of treatments in WKH FRVPHWLF GHQWLVWU\ Ă&#x20AC;HOG WRRWK ZKLWHQLQJ 'HQWDO FURZQV DQG YHQHHUV He also brings his much needed expertise and learning in the cosmetic DQG DQWL DJLQJ Ă&#x20AC;HOG LQ WUHDWPHQWV WKDW UHVHDUFK KDV VKRZQ WR EH PRUH suitable for ethnic/darker skin tones. ,W LQFOXGHV DQ DVVRUWPHQW RI VNLQ SHHOV WR HYHQ VNLQ WRQHV DQG Ă&#x20AC;JKW DFQH VFDULQJ DV ZHOO DV %RWR[ -XYHGHUP GHUPDO Ă&#x20AC;OOHUV DQG PLFUR QHHGOLQJ WR KHOS WKH Ă&#x20AC;JKW DJDLQVW WKRVH SHVN\ ZULQNOHV DQG PDLQWDLQ \RXQJHU looking skin.

My discussion with Dr Aire was most enlightening. I discovered that as a young (ahem!) black woman I should have started Botox injections in my early 30s as a preventative measure, always better than cure as we know. A service they also provide is Botox for patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Injections to the underarm area palms and feet will shut down the sweat glands for up to six months.

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I can expect to see results in six to eight weeks, ladies and gents (I know you read this too!) so I shall keep you all posted.

Till next week!

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100 UNSUNG HEROINES PROJECT LAUNCHED By - Oscar Ochiogu

The Unsung Heroine project, dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in our society was launched recently in Lagos. The event, held at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, provided the opportunity for women in the society who have constantly been ignored and neglected to gain recognition for their achievements and giant strides.

The project which is a year-long campaign, will see the organizers visit various states of the Federation, through villages and communities, in search of women doing exceptionally well in their various communities.

Visionary and project coordinator of the project; Bayo Omoboriowo said “Nigerian women have exceptional stories.

These women are fabrics of society today, without whom we won’t be seated here. I was amazed when I met a woman who from the little profits she makes from the sale of bottled drinks, has been able to train her kids in schools outside the country.”

Omoboriowo noted that somewhere down the road, in the archives of history, the events of today will be referred to as one of the events of our time that shaped womanhood.

The event was attended by Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili and other important dignitaries.

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FROM 2ND LEFT: RITA DOMINIC AND DR. ABAYOMI AJAYI FLANKED BY NORDICA FERTILITY CENTRE STAFF

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MILLION WOMAN MARCH FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS By - Pamela Echemunor

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As part of efforts to enlighten the public and promote awareness about the infamous endometriosis disease Nordica Fertility Centre in collaboration with Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria, staged an awareness walk tagged “Million Woman March for Endometriosis”. The event was part of the activities to celebrate International Women’s day.

Led by the M.D Nordica Fertility Centre, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, the walk bought together men and women from all walks of life including Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic who amongst others were adorned in yellow endometriosis branded shirts, as they marched from Muri Okunola Park on Adeola Odeku in Victoria Island through to Onikan Stadium where the walk terminated.

The event also included free consultations, exhibition by participants, counseling and interactive sessions.

Dr Abayomi Ajayi described the endometriosis disease as an “Ever present pain that no one can understand , that frustrates and makes life miserable.

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