Allure March 10th Edition

March 10, 2013

WE COULDN’T TAKE OUR EYES

OFF!

Plaid, Tartan & Checked Fashion Trend

Opeyemi Awoyemi

Doyin Olatokunbo

Warebi Martha

Models Giving Back To Society

e m a i l : a l l u r e fo r t h e wo rl d @ v a n g u a r d n g r. c o m

FASHION 4- 5 We couldn’t take our eyes off...

6

Plaid, Tartan and Checked fashion trend

FEATURES 12 - 13 • Escapades of Style - The Fashion Event

PEOPLE 14 - 15

Funmilayo Ajila Ladipo @ 50 Friends gather Chief Gaffar Kayode Animashawun Celebrates @ 80th Birthday

Star Lager Beer Launches FirstOf-A-Kind Music Application In Nigeria

PHOTOGRAPHY Moussa Moussa. DRESS Hollies. JEWELRY Cephas. MAKE-UP Azuka Mordi

Queen Latifah

“Keep shooting. It helps the model’s confidence. F lashing strobes are like applause.”

A.K. Nicholas

“In the fashion industry, everything goes retro except the prices”

“I think it’s the responsibility of a designer to try to break rules and barriers”

Criss Jami

| OUTFIT / STYLING: ISI ATAGAMEN FASHION LABEL (IAFL)

7 - 10

...They are Nigeria’s international models who strut their stuff in various fashion cities across the globe, excelling on the runway, print, commercials, and more. Bringing on their expertise as professional models, Doyin Olatokunbo, Warebi Martha and Opeyemi Awoyemi are set to host the ‘Pearl Look Model Contest’.

Gianni Versace

Women are working together and they are loving it.

This sisters’ bonding resonates all over and in all sectors.

Haven’t you noticed that all you need to get a sympathetic ear from another woman is to be a woman? Gone past are the days women barracudas would sup you up, with nose in the air and disdain in eyes that makes you want to turn tail and beat a quick retreat for nothing, other than coming face to face with a barracuda in the form of a fellow woman ‘who doesn’t wanna know.’ Those were days men would trump at every turn: “You women don’t like yourselves!’’

As a matter of fact, now-a-days, women would rather suffer in silence than give men the satisfaction of ‘you women…’ This is the twenty-first-century woman for you!

Now, in entertainment, rather than bitch, women are getting together for all kinds of reasons. Three examples come to mind. In the United States, The Glam Squad – a coalition of three super models who have set up a contest to look for ‘The Face’ that would become the next super model to replace them. Iconic model, Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha are the brains behind the show, which is creating a lot of buzz, especially amongst young hopefuls.

In Nigeria, another set of three South African-based Nigerian top models want to give back to society with the ‘Pearl Look’ model contest; a model search that would transport winners to the world of international modelling in SA. Yemisi Suleiman spoke with the brains behind the project: Warebi, Doyin and Opeyemi. See pp. 7 -10 It’s a wonderful time to be a woman! Have a great week!

PHOTOGRAPHY: REZE BONNA MAKE UP / HAIR: IJADE IGBIN

ON THE COVER

• God always has a man for every woman

Silverbird Man of The Year 2012

“I don’t want to be a supermodel; I want to be a role model.”

March 10 - March 16

THIS WEEK

Inside

Remmy Remmy Diagbare

TEAM EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA FOLAKE AKINOLA JEROME CODJO-YAOVI ONIPEDE

CONT. EDITOR LATASHA NGWUBE COPY EDITOR DD WILLIAM-WEST CORRESPONDENTS FATIMA GARBA DAVINA AYODELE LAYOUT / DESIGN Gregory Obi PHOTO OSCAR OCHIOGU

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos.

For advertisement / enquiries, call Debbie: 08055900540, OGE: 08039777910 Office Auxiliary: EBERE OKOH

e m a i l : a l l u r e fo r t h e wo rl d @ v a n g u a r d n g r. c o m

FASHION 4- 5 We couldn’t take our eyes off...

6

Plaid, Tartan and Checked fashion trend

FEATURES 12 - 13 • Escapades of Style - The Fashion Event

PEOPLE 14 - 15

Funmilayo Ajila Ladipo @ 50 Friends gather Chief Gaffar Kayode Animashawun Celebrates @ 80th Birthday

Star Lager Beer Launches FirstOf-A-Kind Music Application In Nigeria

PHOTOGRAPHY Moussa Moussa. DRESS Hollies. JEWELRY Cephas. MAKE-UP Azuka Mordi

Queen Latifah

“Keep shooting. It helps the model’s confidence. F lashing strobes are like applause.”

A.K. Nicholas

“In the fashion industry, everything goes retro except the prices”

“I think it’s the responsibility of a designer to try to break rules and barriers”

Criss Jami

| OUTFIT / STYLING: ISI ATAGAMEN FASHION LABEL (IAFL)

7 - 10

...They are Nigeria’s international models who strut their stuff in various fashion cities across the globe, excelling on the runway, print, commercials, and more. Bringing on their expertise as professional models, Doyin Olatokunbo, Warebi Martha and Opeyemi Awoyemi are set to host the ‘Pearl Look Model Contest’.

Gianni Versace

Women are working together and they are loving it.

This sisters’ bonding resonates all over and in all sectors.

Haven’t you noticed that all you need to get a sympathetic ear from another woman is to be a woman? Gone past are the days women barracudas would sup you up, with nose in the air and disdain in eyes that makes you want to turn tail and beat a quick retreat for nothing, other than coming face to face with a barracuda in the form of a fellow woman ‘who doesn’t wanna know.’ Those were days men would trump at every turn: “You women don’t like yourselves!’’

As a matter of fact, now-a-days, women would rather suffer in silence than give men the satisfaction of ‘you women…’ This is the twenty-first-century woman for you!

Now, in entertainment, rather than bitch, women are getting together for all kinds of reasons. Three examples come to mind. In the United States, The Glam Squad – a coalition of three super models who have set up a contest to look for ‘The Face’ that would become the next super model to replace them. Iconic model, Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha are the brains behind the show, which is creating a lot of buzz, especially amongst young hopefuls.

In Nigeria, another set of three South African-based Nigerian top models want to give back to society with the ‘Pearl Look’ model contest; a model search that would transport winners to the world of international modelling in SA. Yemisi Suleiman spoke with the brains behind the project: Warebi, Doyin and Opeyemi. See pp. 7 -10 It’s a wonderful time to be a woman! Have a great week!

PHOTOGRAPHY: REZE BONNA MAKE UP / HAIR: IJADE IGBIN

ON THE COVER

• God always has a man for every woman

Silverbird Man of The Year 2012

“I don’t want to be a supermodel; I want to be a role model.”

March 10 - March 16

THIS WEEK

Inside

Remmy Remmy Diagbare

TEAM EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA FOLAKE AKINOLA JEROME CODJO-YAOVI ONIPEDE

CONT. EDITOR LATASHA NGWUBE COPY EDITOR DD WILLIAM-WEST CORRESPONDENTS FATIMA GARBA DAVINA AYODELE LAYOUT / DESIGN Gregory Obi PHOTO OSCAR OCHIOGU

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos.

For advertisement / enquiries, call Debbie: 08055900540, OGE: 08039777910 Office Auxiliary: EBERE OKOH

FA S H IO N

FASH IO N

Nena’s Cocktail Ring

by - Jemi Ekunkunbor Ugonna’s Dress

Jojo’s Pair of Strappy Sandals

Nkiru’s Oversized Clutch Bag

look elsewhere.

Bukky’s Flamboyant Earrings Bukky’s oversized, drop earrings is certainly a sight to behold. Not only is it eye catching, it matches her dress very well. And she knows that for a conspicuous looking earring like this one, a necklace is unnecessary and she has done just that leaving us to admire only her earrings.

TJ’s Statement Necklace Uche’s Belt

Judith’s Glasses Eku’s Skirt

4

beautiful.

Stephanie’s Pair of Trousers

Mabel’s Blouse

March 10, 2013 /

5

FA S H IO N

FASH IO N

Nena’s Cocktail Ring

by - Jemi Ekunkunbor Ugonna’s Dress

Jojo’s Pair of Strappy Sandals

Nkiru’s Oversized Clutch Bag

look elsewhere.

Bukky’s Flamboyant Earrings Bukky’s oversized, drop earrings is certainly a sight to behold. Not only is it eye catching, it matches her dress very well. And she knows that for a conspicuous looking earring like this one, a necklace is unnecessary and she has done just that leaving us to admire only her earrings.

TJ’s Statement Necklace Uche’s Belt

Judith’s Glasses Eku’s Skirt

4

beautiful.

Stephanie’s Pair of Trousers

Mabel’s Blouse

March 10, 2013 /

5

FA S H IO N

REPORTAGE

Plaid, Tartan & Check fashion trend

dorothy perkins body con dress

Dresses & skirts

by - Fatima Garba There was no doubt that plaid was coming back on the fashion scene this season.Remember that plaid uniform from grade school? Well it’s time to bring it out of storage! Tartan is the latest trend, appearing in a variation of checked prints and colors. This trend is the perfect combo of schoolgirl prep meets punk. Masters of this trend include Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.

But seriously, plaid has been seen on the runways and all over the streets.

It’s the easiest pattern to wear and super-flattering. And you can pull it off without looking like you’re resurrecting the grunge trend of the early 90s.

warebi martha doyin olatokunbo

COATS

Models Giving Back to Society

TOPS

zara tartan jacket

SHOES, BAGS & ACCESSORIES vivenne westwood tartan bag

tomi banjo

BOTTOM LINE: Don’t be afraid to work the plaid. This season is all about color and plaid patterns aren’t limited to black and white or black and red checks. Purples, yellows (especially yellows), and soothing grays are a supremely flattering way to modernize this trend.

T

opeyemi awoyemi

By - Yemisi Suleiman

hey are Nigeria’s international models, who have strutted their stuff in various fashion cities across the globe, excelling in runway, print, commercial, ads, and more. Bringing on their expertise as professional models; Doyin Olatokunbo, Warebi Martha and Opeyemi Awoyemi are set to host the Pearl Look Model contest.

A fresh initiative born out of a burning desire to give back to the

society by empowering young ladies. According to the organisers, It’s a platform for young aspiring models to achieve their dreams. With the grand finale scheduled to hold later this month, this contest has been set up in such a way that each contestant participating in the competition will be trained to face the challenges of the modelling industry.

March 10, 2013 /

7

FA S H IO N

REPORTAGE

Plaid, Tartan & Check fashion trend

dorothy perkins body con dress

Dresses & skirts

by - Fatima Garba There was no doubt that plaid was coming back on the fashion scene this season.Remember that plaid uniform from grade school? Well it’s time to bring it out of storage! Tartan is the latest trend, appearing in a variation of checked prints and colors. This trend is the perfect combo of schoolgirl prep meets punk. Masters of this trend include Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.

But seriously, plaid has been seen on the runways and all over the streets.

It’s the easiest pattern to wear and super-flattering. And you can pull it off without looking like you’re resurrecting the grunge trend of the early 90s.

warebi martha doyin olatokunbo

COATS

Models Giving Back to Society

TOPS

zara tartan jacket

SHOES, BAGS & ACCESSORIES vivenne westwood tartan bag

tomi banjo

BOTTOM LINE: Don’t be afraid to work the plaid. This season is all about color and plaid patterns aren’t limited to black and white or black and red checks. Purples, yellows (especially yellows), and soothing grays are a supremely flattering way to modernize this trend.

T

opeyemi awoyemi

By - Yemisi Suleiman

hey are Nigeria’s international models, who have strutted their stuff in various fashion cities across the globe, excelling in runway, print, commercial, ads, and more. Bringing on their expertise as professional models; Doyin Olatokunbo, Warebi Martha and Opeyemi Awoyemi are set to host the Pearl Look Model contest.

A fresh initiative born out of a burning desire to give back to the

society by empowering young ladies. According to the organisers, It’s a platform for young aspiring models to achieve their dreams. With the grand finale scheduled to hold later this month, this contest has been set up in such a way that each contestant participating in the competition will be trained to face the challenges of the modelling industry.

March 10, 2013 /

7

REPORTAGE are always coming at your hair with flat irons, curling irons and other tools. How do you protect your hair from the general wear and tear of just being a model?

I use very good shampoo and a lot of conditioner. I use L’Oreal anti-breakage repairing shampoo and L’Oreal Hair Conditioner for bristle hair. It’s perfect for my hair; even when I am wearing a weave-on.

How did you get into modeling?

I got into Modelling through a childhood friend who I accompanied to a casting for PZ. UI used tio be a tom boy so I went they went there with my natural full hair. We got there and they said they wanted me, because I was wearing my natural hair, and that was it. It was for PZ hair promo in all the states in Nigeria, so I toured with them, after that I started getting other jobs.

What are your beauty essentials?

In Summer/humid weather, I use Mac mineralised skin finish natural powder and in Winter/cold weather, I use Mac studio fix powder, lip gloss, mascara, dark brown eye pencil, Body Shop shea body butter moisturiser, Clarins facial wash/cleanser/day and night cream. Sometimes, when the weather is too hot, I use natural shea butter (ori).

Signature Perfume?

Tom Ford Black Orchid for Men. I am aware it’s a man’s perfume but I love it.

What is your Major milestone in the industry so far?

The current one which is the GTB tvc advert.

Who is your greatest inspiration?

It’s God.

What is it like modelling in South Africa?

Fun, Interesting, and has given me more opportunities to model in the four continents of the World.

Warebi Martha

N

igerian international model, Warebi Martha, studied History and International Relations at the Lagos State University before she left for South Africa, where she graduated with a degree in Public Relations and Communication at Birnam Business College, South Africa.

She also holds a certificate in Interior Decoration from Design School South Africa (DSSA) where she graduated from last year. With a good number of advertising campaigns to her credit, Warebi is a favourite amongst A-list designers in SA where she resides as well as other international fashion weeks.

8

/ March 10, 2013

We hear stories about Nigerian models doing a lot of stuff in SA how true is that?

Hmmmn, well I can’t say you are right on that because in South Africa a lot of people claim to be models, but I can tell you for a fact that not every guy/girl in SA or any other part of the country that claim to be models are models. I have never seen them in any fashion shows, castings or shoots but they give the impression to people that they are models.

Apart from runway shows and fashion weeks, what ad campaigns have you done?

A whole lot, my recent ones are GTB television commercial advert, Baileys Tvc, fashion spread True Love Africa, fashion spread Marie Claire, fashion spread Elle, Edgars tvc, to mention few.

Can you compare the modeling industry in SA to what obtains in Nigeria, the industry generally and as it relate to welfare of models? Are they treated fairly?

No they do not treat Nigerian Models in Nigeria fairly.

What is the Pearl Look all about? What is the inspiration behind it?

Pearl Look is about scouting for young, fresh models for our agency in South Africa. Most of the Nigerian models who have been in SA for a long time are all moving to New York and Paris. There are no more fresh faces/looks in the industry so, we decided to put something together to replace us. Also, to help a young girl out there who wishes to start her modelling career abroad. The whole idea is to give back to the society where we came from.

What stands Pearl Look apart from the other modelling contests we have in Nigeria?

I will say transparency and the girls will be taken care of. The agency will make sure the winner gets jobs often. That is why one of our bookers is coming from SA as one of the judges. She knows the face and

If you could shop in only one store, which would it be?

Ah, only one? I am a shopaholic but if you say only one, that would be Macys because I can get almost everything there.

body that can make money. We don’t just pick any girl; we will pick a girl that will make money for herself and the agency. Her contract will be for one year. If she performs well after that one year, she can renew her contract.

Accommodation will be provided by Pearl Look including flight ticket, work permit and all. I can tell you that other competitions in Nigeria that I know of don’t cater for all these. Most of their models use their own money for flight, accommodation and even work permit or they just go there to dump them. ICE Models does not employ/sign a model that cannot make money for them/herself. So, they choose carefully.

What is your role as Event Co-ordinator?

My rule is to ensure that the stage, lighting, models on stage, designers’ routine, artistes’ performance, rehearsals, back stage and general production are done perfectly. Mainly my job is on the main day of the show.

What do you always have in your bag during fashion week?

A lot. I do have my make-up scarf, which is the scarf you put on your face when you want to wear a designer’s outfit so you don’t stain the dress. Then, I have my roll-on so the outfit won’t smell, facial wipes, black high heels, moisturizers, bronzer, a rob to wear, snacks, energy drinks, fruits, skin colour underwear, nail remover, gummy bears etc.

What is the favourite thing about being a model?

Favourite thing about being a model is getting free gifts; shoes, clothes, designers style you for red carpet events and getting VIP invitation into any event/club.

Also, people treat us like queens. Finally, we are allowed to wear anything; as models, we don’t see it as fashion crime (laughs).

And the worst thing about modelling – or aspects you don’t like as much?

The aspects I don’t like are wearing shoes smaller than your feet and you still need to look elegant. No one must know that your feet are hurting (*sad face*).

You are not allowed to look like it’s painful. Also, the fact that everybody assumes that because you are a model, you are a lesbian or you sleep around.

And looking into the future, are there any brands, photographers or stylists who you’d really love to work with in your modelling fantasies?

Yes. I would love to work with Coco Channel and Miu Miu. One of the down sides of modelling is that people

Most memorable outfit you have worn on the runway?

I have got a lot but I will say the recent one from David Tlales collection in South Africa.

S

potted at Obalende, Lagos by popular photographer, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Doyin got her first ride to fame at the Face of Africa contest years ago where she emerged 1st runner-up. Riding on the wheels of ICE Model Agency, South Africa, she became a hot commodity on the runways of South Africa Fashion Week and beyond. Now married with kids, she is Event Manager for Pearl Look Model Contest.

What is your major milestone in the industry so far?

Face of Africa in 2005. I was chosen to represent Nigeria and I emerged 1st runner-up.

What is it like modelling in South Africa?

Wonderful. South Africa is a platform to step up internationally.

Apart from runway shows and fashion weeks, what ad campaigns have you done?

Jack Daniels campaign, Axe TV commercial, J&B Whiskey campaign, Ntinga Diamonds, True Love cover page, Edgars, Marie Clare magazine, Hip Hop clothing, Stockbite International, Foshini winter campaign, etc.

Can you compare the modelling industry in SA to what obtains in Nigeria, the industry generally as it relates to welfare of models? Are they treated fairly?

Models in South Africa are treated with respect and well paid when due. In Nigeria, it is not that way.

What is the Pearl Look all about?

To raise fashion models of international standard

replete with beauty, poise, character and professionalism; models that can compete favourably in the global market.

What is the inspiration behind it?

It was inspired by the need to give back to the society where we started from; to turn dreams to reality by jump-starting the modelling career of young ladies.

What stands Pearl Look apart from the other modelling contests we have in Nigeria?

Transparency. The judges are from South Africa and Italy. They have the final say and we are not going to choose the winner for them. It is so transparent; the girls will be judged on catwalk, style, poses, and all the facets of the world of modelling.

Tell us a bit about your educational background?

After my secondary school, I gained admission into the University of Lagos, but left my admission to pursue my dream as an international model, while I was chosen to represent Nigeria at the Nokia face of Africa.

I later went to Birnam Business College in S A and I also did a call centre course at corner stone in SA. Would you say being a model is lucrative?

It produces a great deal of benefits if you know what you are doing. Don’t make yourself so cheap that any designer could just call and give you anything that comes from their mind.

What do you always have in your bag during fashion weeks?

High heels, wipes, scarf.

What is the favourite thing about being a model?

The exposure you get.

And the worst thing about modelling – or aspects you don’t like as much?

The fact that people give bad names to models.

Looking into the future, are there any brands, photographers or stylists who you’d really love to work with, in your ultimate modelling fantasies?

I will like to work with Christian Dior campaign.

One of the down sides of modelling is that people come at your hair with flat irons, curling irons and other tools. How do you protect your hair from the general wear and tear?

I always cut my hair. That’s why I have not experienced such things.

Best Moisturiser?

Nivea.

Signature Perfume?

Jar Perfumes Paris

doyin olatokunbo

Who is your greatest inspiration?

Liya Kebede.

March 10, 2013 /

9

REPORTAGE are always coming at your hair with flat irons, curling irons and other tools. How do you protect your hair from the general wear and tear of just being a model?

I use very good shampoo and a lot of conditioner. I use L’Oreal anti-breakage repairing shampoo and L’Oreal Hair Conditioner for bristle hair. It’s perfect for my hair; even when I am wearing a weave-on.

How did you get into modeling?

I got into Modelling through a childhood friend who I accompanied to a casting for PZ. UI used tio be a tom boy so I went they went there with my natural full hair. We got there and they said they wanted me, because I was wearing my natural hair, and that was it. It was for PZ hair promo in all the states in Nigeria, so I toured with them, after that I started getting other jobs.

What are your beauty essentials?

In Summer/humid weather, I use Mac mineralised skin finish natural powder and in Winter/cold weather, I use Mac studio fix powder, lip gloss, mascara, dark brown eye pencil, Body Shop shea body butter moisturiser, Clarins facial wash/cleanser/day and night cream. Sometimes, when the weather is too hot, I use natural shea butter (ori).

Signature Perfume?

Tom Ford Black Orchid for Men. I am aware it’s a man’s perfume but I love it.

What is your Major milestone in the industry so far?

The current one which is the GTB tvc advert.

Who is your greatest inspiration?

It’s God.

What is it like modelling in South Africa?

Fun, Interesting, and has given me more opportunities to model in the four continents of the World.

Warebi Martha

N

igerian international model, Warebi Martha, studied History and International Relations at the Lagos State University before she left for South Africa, where she graduated with a degree in Public Relations and Communication at Birnam Business College, South Africa.

She also holds a certificate in Interior Decoration from Design School South Africa (DSSA) where she graduated from last year. With a good number of advertising campaigns to her credit, Warebi is a favourite amongst A-list designers in SA where she resides as well as other international fashion weeks.

8

/ March 10, 2013

We hear stories about Nigerian models doing a lot of stuff in SA how true is that?

Hmmmn, well I can’t say you are right on that because in South Africa a lot of people claim to be models, but I can tell you for a fact that not every guy/girl in SA or any other part of the country that claim to be models are models. I have never seen them in any fashion shows, castings or shoots but they give the impression to people that they are models.

Apart from runway shows and fashion weeks, what ad campaigns have you done?

A whole lot, my recent ones are GTB television commercial advert, Baileys Tvc, fashion spread True Love Africa, fashion spread Marie Claire, fashion spread Elle, Edgars tvc, to mention few.

Can you compare the modeling industry in SA to what obtains in Nigeria, the industry generally and as it relate to welfare of models? Are they treated fairly?

No they do not treat Nigerian Models in Nigeria fairly.

What is the Pearl Look all about? What is the inspiration behind it?

Pearl Look is about scouting for young, fresh models for our agency in South Africa. Most of the Nigerian models who have been in SA for a long time are all moving to New York and Paris. There are no more fresh faces/looks in the industry so, we decided to put something together to replace us. Also, to help a young girl out there who wishes to start her modelling career abroad. The whole idea is to give back to the society where we came from.

What stands Pearl Look apart from the other modelling contests we have in Nigeria?

I will say transparency and the girls will be taken care of. The agency will make sure the winner gets jobs often. That is why one of our bookers is coming from SA as one of the judges. She knows the face and

If you could shop in only one store, which would it be?

Ah, only one? I am a shopaholic but if you say only one, that would be Macys because I can get almost everything there.

body that can make money. We don’t just pick any girl; we will pick a girl that will make money for herself and the agency. Her contract will be for one year. If she performs well after that one year, she can renew her contract.

Accommodation will be provided by Pearl Look including flight ticket, work permit and all. I can tell you that other competitions in Nigeria that I know of don’t cater for all these. Most of their models use their own money for flight, accommodation and even work permit or they just go there to dump them. ICE Models does not employ/sign a model that cannot make money for them/herself. So, they choose carefully.

What is your role as Event Co-ordinator?

My rule is to ensure that the stage, lighting, models on stage, designers’ routine, artistes’ performance, rehearsals, back stage and general production are done perfectly. Mainly my job is on the main day of the show.

What do you always have in your bag during fashion week?

A lot. I do have my make-up scarf, which is the scarf you put on your face when you want to wear a designer’s outfit so you don’t stain the dress. Then, I have my roll-on so the outfit won’t smell, facial wipes, black high heels, moisturizers, bronzer, a rob to wear, snacks, energy drinks, fruits, skin colour underwear, nail remover, gummy bears etc.

What is the favourite thing about being a model?

Favourite thing about being a model is getting free gifts; shoes, clothes, designers style you for red carpet events and getting VIP invitation into any event/club.

Also, people treat us like queens. Finally, we are allowed to wear anything; as models, we don’t see it as fashion crime (laughs).

And the worst thing about modelling – or aspects you don’t like as much?

The aspects I don’t like are wearing shoes smaller than your feet and you still need to look elegant. No one must know that your feet are hurting (*sad face*).

You are not allowed to look like it’s painful. Also, the fact that everybody assumes that because you are a model, you are a lesbian or you sleep around.

And looking into the future, are there any brands, photographers or stylists who you’d really love to work with in your modelling fantasies?

Yes. I would love to work with Coco Channel and Miu Miu. One of the down sides of modelling is that people

Most memorable outfit you have worn on the runway?

I have got a lot but I will say the recent one from David Tlales collection in South Africa.

S

potted at Obalende, Lagos by popular photographer, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Doyin got her first ride to fame at the Face of Africa contest years ago where she emerged 1st runner-up. Riding on the wheels of ICE Model Agency, South Africa, she became a hot commodity on the runways of South Africa Fashion Week and beyond. Now married with kids, she is Event Manager for Pearl Look Model Contest.

What is your major milestone in the industry so far?

Face of Africa in 2005. I was chosen to represent Nigeria and I emerged 1st runner-up.

What is it like modelling in South Africa?

Wonderful. South Africa is a platform to step up internationally.

Apart from runway shows and fashion weeks, what ad campaigns have you done?

Jack Daniels campaign, Axe TV commercial, J&B Whiskey campaign, Ntinga Diamonds, True Love cover page, Edgars, Marie Clare magazine, Hip Hop clothing, Stockbite International, Foshini winter campaign, etc.

Can you compare the modelling industry in SA to what obtains in Nigeria, the industry generally as it relates to welfare of models? Are they treated fairly?

Models in South Africa are treated with respect and well paid when due. In Nigeria, it is not that way.

What is the Pearl Look all about?

To raise fashion models of international standard

replete with beauty, poise, character and professionalism; models that can compete favourably in the global market.

What is the inspiration behind it?

It was inspired by the need to give back to the society where we started from; to turn dreams to reality by jump-starting the modelling career of young ladies.

What stands Pearl Look apart from the other modelling contests we have in Nigeria?

Transparency. The judges are from South Africa and Italy. They have the final say and we are not going to choose the winner for them. It is so transparent; the girls will be judged on catwalk, style, poses, and all the facets of the world of modelling.

Tell us a bit about your educational background?

After my secondary school, I gained admission into the University of Lagos, but left my admission to pursue my dream as an international model, while I was chosen to represent Nigeria at the Nokia face of Africa.

I later went to Birnam Business College in S A and I also did a call centre course at corner stone in SA. Would you say being a model is lucrative?

It produces a great deal of benefits if you know what you are doing. Don’t make yourself so cheap that any designer could just call and give you anything that comes from their mind.

What do you always have in your bag during fashion weeks?

High heels, wipes, scarf.

What is the favourite thing about being a model?

The exposure you get.

And the worst thing about modelling – or aspects you don’t like as much?

The fact that people give bad names to models.

Looking into the future, are there any brands, photographers or stylists who you’d really love to work with, in your ultimate modelling fantasies?

I will like to work with Christian Dior campaign.

One of the down sides of modelling is that people come at your hair with flat irons, curling irons and other tools. How do you protect your hair from the general wear and tear?

I always cut my hair. That’s why I have not experienced such things.

Best Moisturiser?

Nivea.

Signature Perfume?

Jar Perfumes Paris

doyin olatokunbo

Who is your greatest inspiration?

Liya Kebede.

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photographers or stylists who you’d really love to work with, in your ultimate modelling fantasies?

Yes. I want to be a Victoria’s secret angel and I would like to do ad campaigns for brands like Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Gucci etc.

er journey to the modelling industry started through the Nokia Face of Africa competition held in 2005, where she made it to the top 5 and got signed with Storm Model Management. The B.Sc. degree holder in International Relations and Strategic Studies from the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State brings brains, beauty, mile-long legs, and some diversity to the runways.

What is it like modelling in South Africa?

The South African industry is a very busy one. In one day, you could go for 3 or 4 castings. It’s a transparent and professional industry. Their aim is for you to make money for yourself and your agency, build your book/ portfolio, and send you for seasons in other countries if needed.

How do you protect your hair from the general wear and tear of being a model?

I am passionate about my hair. I read about how to protect the hair and I inquire from hair experts. So, I steam my hair every month or two and I use the right hair products like hair moisturizers and shea butter and it works. I have recovered my hair.

Best Moisturizer?

My best moisturizer for now is Olay Purely Pristine Body Lotion with mineral crystals and sea weed extract.

What’s your signature perfume?

I have no specific signature perfume but I like anything sensual.

Opeyemi Awoyemi

Apart from runway shows and fashion weeks, what ad campaigns have you done?

Apart from the few ad campaigns like Steers I did while I was in South Africa for a short while, I have been on a few bill boards here in Nigeria; Celtel network and Expression Hair product. My face is still on their ‘Rich’ braid extension, even though my contract with them has expired.

Can you compare the modelling industry in South Africa to what obtains in Nigeria and how it relates to welfare of models? Are they treated fairly?

The modelling industry in South Africa can hardly be compared to that of Nigeria. There are more professionals (there) so, it positively affects the way the models are treated. Over there, you work hard and earn a lot and models are praised, recognised and respected for job well done. In Nigeria, you work harder, most times, under duress and discomfort and still earn very little plus a lot of disrespect from amateurs in the industry whose fault is mostly from both sides (models and maybe designers, stylists and make-up artists).

However, the world is fast becoming a global village and with the help of the internet and blogs, people that make up the Nigerian fashion industry have been able to keep track with what is going on outside and they are learning and gradually connecting.

What is the major objective of the Pearl Look competition?

The Pearl Look competition is an initiative borne out of a burning desire to give one girl a strong foundation for her modelling career outside the country (South-Africa). It’s just a way of giving back to the Nigerian fashion industry. We’ve got what it

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takes in this country; even international scouts testify to it when they come here. They want to take everyone (models) back with them.

During the Face of Africa competition, they needed just two people to represent Nigeria but they ended up taking three instead (myself, Doyin Haastrup now Olatokunbo and Adeola Ariyo). Many girls here lack the opportunity so, competitions like Pearl Look is a good avenue.

What is your duty as model manager?

My duty as the model manager is to mentor the models (which I am passionate about). Someone will be assisting me on catwalk training and poses in camp. I am also in-charge of the fashion segment on the day of the show; hair, make-up, their stylists, compilation of fashion designers etc. I have to make sure all of them are on point.

Does modelling pay your bills?

Modelling is lucrative. Yes, especially in busy countries. If you’re useful to the market in a busy country where it’s very professional, why not! You can pay your bills. It’s not that busy here so it’s more of having ‘some change’ in your pocket for a few clothes, shoes and cosmetics. However, it could be better if modelling agencies here can be in one accord.

What do you always have in your bag during fashion weeks?

At fashion weeks, I have in my bag a pair of black or nude shoes, chips or apples and a bottle of water, two varieties of underwear, a big scarf to cover up when changing back stage and a little bottle of oil for glowing skin on the ramp.

Your most memorable outfit on the runway?

That would be my La Senza Lingerie outfit at Cape Town Fashion Week 2005 and my personal outfit designed by Ms. Makor which I wore to Elite Model Look 2011 event.

Greatest inspiration?

My mum, my sister (Kemi) and Reze Bonna inspire me a lot but I look up to God, Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton (star struck).

In South Africa, you work hard and earn a lot and models are praised, recognised and respected for job well done.

In Nigeria, you work harder, most times, under duress and discomfort and still earn very little.

HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

Trending Now!!! Exercise For My Hair!!! The ultimate

H EALT H

Did you

KNOW? The average person’s head has 100,000 to 150,000 hairs.

A hair grows by 0.3 to 0.5mm per day - about 1 to 1.5cm a month and 12 to 15cm a year.

Ladies one word: Don’t Let Your Hair Disrupt Your Workout. If you had to choose between either you’re “too cool, gotta keep it dry hairdo” and your “tight and right figure,” which one would you pick? Unfortunately when it comes to African women, 1 out of 3 reside in camp “too cool, gotta keep it dry.”

Mmmmm… No judgement and no worries, because the good news is you don’t have to choose. You can have both: great hair and a fit body to match. So calling all those “1 out of 3” females, yours truly has put together 12 ultimate tips so you can finally stop letting your hair disrupt your health. Here’s how:

• hair blower

1. To shampoo or not to shampoo, that is the question No matter what medal hangs around your neck the key to maintaining any black girls hairdo while working out is to lock in moisture. Sweat and working out kind of go hand in hand, but too much sweat can be super drying and therefore damaging to your tresses. So try and limit your shampoo days to once a week (pH balanced/sulfate free suds of course) and opt for either a dry shampoo (if you have relaxed, natural blown out hair, weave or locks), suds less shampoo, or a rinse and condition regimen (if you have natural hair that is not heat manipulated/ dependent) on the days your drenched in sweat.

2. Up your “hair product” game

I have worked out my entire hair life (through relaxers, natural hair…kinky and fro-ed out, and blow outs….long and sleek). And I can say is that the key to working out and maintaining lovely locks is: styling products. With natural hair, leave-in conditioner is my BFF. The more the better…before, during, and certainly after workouts.

And with natural blown out hair don’t opt out on the heat protectant or anti-reversion styling products. They not only protect the hair from heat and environmental damage but they also lead to a better blow out.

Remember, the better the blow out the better it will hold up during jumping jacks.

3. Sweat it out before you blow it out

I get it, who wants to spend hours and money at the salon only to sweat it out in Zumba class? No one! So ladies know thyself and the intensity of your workouts.

Not all workouts have to leave you drenched in sweat. So if you get your hair done on Fridays your weekly workout may start off with lower impact workouts such as yoga, Pilates, strength training, or even brisk walks. Each day kick up the intensity so by Friday you are literally

slipping in your own sweat!

5. Pull it high and let it dry

Your blowout can and will survive your morning run if you do two things. One, pull it into either one or multiple ponytails on the top of your head (the higher the better) using a cloth based hair tie. Test drive this; depending on your hair, certain hair ties leave a crease while others don’t. And, two….no matter what let your roots dry before your release your locks. Impatience will certainly lead to puffiness.

5. Bring back the sweat band

80’s fitness gear never gets old when it comes to upholding your do, so tie down your edges with either a cotton scarf or headband (not silk….silk can’t handle sweat and 30 mins is not going to break off your edges… so don’t fear the cotton). Also to lock in moisture, oil your scalp and edges pre workout, I like to use coconut and

TERI Speaks Good afternoon, While skimming through ‘Allure’ Magazine, my attention quickly went to your column.

I must commend a job well done there.

Please, would it be possible to be receiving updates via this (my) email? I would not want to miss out of a fun.

Thank you for your favourable reply. BO (Port- Harcourt)

• hair products

jojoba oil. The oil will definitely help repel some of the super drying sweat you accumulate in spin class, so don’t skip this step. ...TO BE CONTINUED For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

Good day, YMany thanks for writing in and I am very glad to read about your interest in the column.

Unfortunately we are not able to send copies to emails; however you can get a copy either in print on Sundays or online on the Vanguard Allure page. Additionally you can follow me on twitter @terimendes for updates and tips. Happy reading!! Best wishes, TM.

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photographers or stylists who you’d really love to work with, in your ultimate modelling fantasies?

Yes. I want to be a Victoria’s secret angel and I would like to do ad campaigns for brands like Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Gucci etc.

er journey to the modelling industry started through the Nokia Face of Africa competition held in 2005, where she made it to the top 5 and got signed with Storm Model Management. The B.Sc. degree holder in International Relations and Strategic Studies from the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State brings brains, beauty, mile-long legs, and some diversity to the runways.

What is it like modelling in South Africa?

The South African industry is a very busy one. In one day, you could go for 3 or 4 castings. It’s a transparent and professional industry. Their aim is for you to make money for yourself and your agency, build your book/ portfolio, and send you for seasons in other countries if needed.

How do you protect your hair from the general wear and tear of being a model?

I am passionate about my hair. I read about how to protect the hair and I inquire from hair experts. So, I steam my hair every month or two and I use the right hair products like hair moisturizers and shea butter and it works. I have recovered my hair.

Best Moisturizer?

My best moisturizer for now is Olay Purely Pristine Body Lotion with mineral crystals and sea weed extract.

What’s your signature perfume?

I have no specific signature perfume but I like anything sensual.

Opeyemi Awoyemi

Apart from runway shows and fashion weeks, what ad campaigns have you done?

Apart from the few ad campaigns like Steers I did while I was in South Africa for a short while, I have been on a few bill boards here in Nigeria; Celtel network and Expression Hair product. My face is still on their ‘Rich’ braid extension, even though my contract with them has expired.

Can you compare the modelling industry in South Africa to what obtains in Nigeria and how it relates to welfare of models? Are they treated fairly?

The modelling industry in South Africa can hardly be compared to that of Nigeria. There are more professionals (there) so, it positively affects the way the models are treated. Over there, you work hard and earn a lot and models are praised, recognised and respected for job well done. In Nigeria, you work harder, most times, under duress and discomfort and still earn very little plus a lot of disrespect from amateurs in the industry whose fault is mostly from both sides (models and maybe designers, stylists and make-up artists).

However, the world is fast becoming a global village and with the help of the internet and blogs, people that make up the Nigerian fashion industry have been able to keep track with what is going on outside and they are learning and gradually connecting.

What is the major objective of the Pearl Look competition?

The Pearl Look competition is an initiative borne out of a burning desire to give one girl a strong foundation for her modelling career outside the country (South-Africa). It’s just a way of giving back to the Nigerian fashion industry. We’ve got what it

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/ March 10, 2013

takes in this country; even international scouts testify to it when they come here. They want to take everyone (models) back with them.

During the Face of Africa competition, they needed just two people to represent Nigeria but they ended up taking three instead (myself, Doyin Haastrup now Olatokunbo and Adeola Ariyo). Many girls here lack the opportunity so, competitions like Pearl Look is a good avenue.

What is your duty as model manager?

My duty as the model manager is to mentor the models (which I am passionate about). Someone will be assisting me on catwalk training and poses in camp. I am also in-charge of the fashion segment on the day of the show; hair, make-up, their stylists, compilation of fashion designers etc. I have to make sure all of them are on point.

Does modelling pay your bills?

Modelling is lucrative. Yes, especially in busy countries. If you’re useful to the market in a busy country where it’s very professional, why not! You can pay your bills. It’s not that busy here so it’s more of having ‘some change’ in your pocket for a few clothes, shoes and cosmetics. However, it could be better if modelling agencies here can be in one accord.

What do you always have in your bag during fashion weeks?

At fashion weeks, I have in my bag a pair of black or nude shoes, chips or apples and a bottle of water, two varieties of underwear, a big scarf to cover up when changing back stage and a little bottle of oil for glowing skin on the ramp.

Your most memorable outfit on the runway?

That would be my La Senza Lingerie outfit at Cape Town Fashion Week 2005 and my personal outfit designed by Ms. Makor which I wore to Elite Model Look 2011 event.

Greatest inspiration?

My mum, my sister (Kemi) and Reze Bonna inspire me a lot but I look up to God, Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton (star struck).

In South Africa, you work hard and earn a lot and models are praised, recognised and respected for job well done.

In Nigeria, you work harder, most times, under duress and discomfort and still earn very little.

HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

Trending Now!!! Exercise For My Hair!!! The ultimate

H EALT H

Did you

KNOW? The average person’s head has 100,000 to 150,000 hairs.

A hair grows by 0.3 to 0.5mm per day - about 1 to 1.5cm a month and 12 to 15cm a year.

Ladies one word: Don’t Let Your Hair Disrupt Your Workout. If you had to choose between either you’re “too cool, gotta keep it dry hairdo” and your “tight and right figure,” which one would you pick? Unfortunately when it comes to African women, 1 out of 3 reside in camp “too cool, gotta keep it dry.”

Mmmmm… No judgement and no worries, because the good news is you don’t have to choose. You can have both: great hair and a fit body to match. So calling all those “1 out of 3” females, yours truly has put together 12 ultimate tips so you can finally stop letting your hair disrupt your health. Here’s how:

• hair blower

1. To shampoo or not to shampoo, that is the question No matter what medal hangs around your neck the key to maintaining any black girls hairdo while working out is to lock in moisture. Sweat and working out kind of go hand in hand, but too much sweat can be super drying and therefore damaging to your tresses. So try and limit your shampoo days to once a week (pH balanced/sulfate free suds of course) and opt for either a dry shampoo (if you have relaxed, natural blown out hair, weave or locks), suds less shampoo, or a rinse and condition regimen (if you have natural hair that is not heat manipulated/ dependent) on the days your drenched in sweat.

2. Up your “hair product” game

I have worked out my entire hair life (through relaxers, natural hair…kinky and fro-ed out, and blow outs….long and sleek). And I can say is that the key to working out and maintaining lovely locks is: styling products. With natural hair, leave-in conditioner is my BFF. The more the better…before, during, and certainly after workouts.

And with natural blown out hair don’t opt out on the heat protectant or anti-reversion styling products. They not only protect the hair from heat and environmental damage but they also lead to a better blow out.

Remember, the better the blow out the better it will hold up during jumping jacks.

3. Sweat it out before you blow it out

I get it, who wants to spend hours and money at the salon only to sweat it out in Zumba class? No one! So ladies know thyself and the intensity of your workouts.

Not all workouts have to leave you drenched in sweat. So if you get your hair done on Fridays your weekly workout may start off with lower impact workouts such as yoga, Pilates, strength training, or even brisk walks. Each day kick up the intensity so by Friday you are literally

slipping in your own sweat!

5. Pull it high and let it dry

Your blowout can and will survive your morning run if you do two things. One, pull it into either one or multiple ponytails on the top of your head (the higher the better) using a cloth based hair tie. Test drive this; depending on your hair, certain hair ties leave a crease while others don’t. And, two….no matter what let your roots dry before your release your locks. Impatience will certainly lead to puffiness.

5. Bring back the sweat band

80’s fitness gear never gets old when it comes to upholding your do, so tie down your edges with either a cotton scarf or headband (not silk….silk can’t handle sweat and 30 mins is not going to break off your edges… so don’t fear the cotton). Also to lock in moisture, oil your scalp and edges pre workout, I like to use coconut and

TERI Speaks Good afternoon, While skimming through ‘Allure’ Magazine, my attention quickly went to your column.

I must commend a job well done there.

Please, would it be possible to be receiving updates via this (my) email? I would not want to miss out of a fun.

Thank you for your favourable reply. BO (Port- Harcourt)

• hair products

jojoba oil. The oil will definitely help repel some of the super drying sweat you accumulate in spin class, so don’t skip this step. ...TO BE CONTINUED For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

Good day, YMany thanks for writing in and I am very glad to read about your interest in the column.

Unfortunately we are not able to send copies to emails; however you can get a copy either in print on Sundays or online on the Vanguard Allure page. Additionally you can follow me on twitter @terimendes for updates and tips. Happy reading!! Best wishes, TM.

Looking into the future, are there any brands, March 10, 2013 /

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F EATURE

Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

GOD ALWAYS HAS A MAN FOR EVERY WOMAN It was late in the night when I got her call. I usually don’t check the time to see how late a call was coming in for me, but I had to check because the voice on the phone was like that of a teenager and I was wondering what could have gone wrong. I have had young people call me to seek for help when their parents are about to get a divorce and they want a counsellor to speak with them; or text messages like I got from one which read “Good morning, Sir. Please my Mum is going through a lot and needs counselling. It’s still all about my Dad. Help us sir. God bless”.

These days, lots of children in Nigeria are carrying the burdens of irresponsible and selfish parents who think about nothing but themselves.

Some of these children react/rebel by losing interest in their studies, lose interest in God and

find solace in alcohol, drugs or sex.

A lot of them have lost interest in values that promote love and commitment.

But before I take you too far into all that, the caller wasn’t a teenager. She just had a tiny, inquisitive, teenage voice. Was I relieved to know it was not another teenager carrying the unfinished business of self centred parents in her young life?

This caller made her inquiries, paid her fees and became my client. She gave me her specifications which was a tough one. I told her nothing was impossible with God and that we will search and find her man where ever God has him. You see, God has already made His provision for us. What I do is to go to any length to ask, seek and knock. I do these with all assurance, knowing that God has promised that everyone that asks, receives;

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everyone that seeks finds, and to everyone that knocks, the door shall be opened.

But the twist in this true life story is: it took three and a half years to find her man. And that won’t be the first time that was happening. As a matter of fact, when ladies come to me seeking good men, I always tell them the truth which is, we have a lot ‘projects’ called men out there; who always bring nothing but pain, confusion and termination of one’s destiny.

If a lady marries any of these men, she has “married down”, and may never find her way up again.

So I counsel ladies to calm down and be patient; more patient than they have been, and that we will look for our man and find him. Those who listen eventually have me bring their men to find them, and those who can’t wait, always move on. But for my lady in the spotlight, she was one of those who waited and was found not just by anybody, but a good man.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Counseling inquiries on Marriage, Relationships, Career and Matchmaking >> @jeromeistalking on Twitter. “Like” Jerome Yaovi Onipede on Facebook.

about them I am, though. Not all are authentic. Some organisers seem to think all it takes to call a ‘fashion show’ is a tacky venue, tacky runway, ugly models and worst of all, horribly sewn clothes! My opinion is that fashion is serious, income earning business and must be approached as such. Sadly, this group, who promise sponsors a good outing and flop, have now made the game of getting good sponsorship by the serious talent doubly harder. Sceptism rules the corporate corridors on requests for sponsorships and ‘shows’. Okay, so I drift a bit, back to my invite, which definitely oozed quality. I called my host who confirmed it was a VIP one and asked her to kindly let me have a second one as I surely wasn’t expected to turn up by myself...? Me and my unrepentant swag, lol! Gracious lady she was, she promptly obliged me and so I called up my homie, W, and told her to make it a date.

Day arrived. W and I turned up two hours late- perfect timing for making an entrance, ha ha! Plus, we arrived in W’s 2012 Audi A6, so heads turned.... naturally.... lol I had on a short, Jennifer Lopez line print dress with vivid colors and totally sequined platforms that reflected light like crazy. My friend wore a white, halter neck jumpsuit that had ‘Grecian goddess’ written all over her. We both had on our Rolex watches, small bling earrings and no other jewelery. Less is more! We held huge clutch bags and I also had a little stole made for me by Zizi Cardow that matches everything in my wardrobe and is perfect for slipping on when an event venue gets chilly.

In we went. Heads held high and strides super confident. Two hard working women high on the corporate ladder. Paid our dues, believe in dignity of labour and pay our way! Our host was at the lobby and welcomed us warmly. The event had Joan Okorodudu’s models on the runway and I smiled inwardly- we were in for a great time! Joan’s professionalism and quality of output is always superb and her girls give a good show anytime. We were ushered to our front row seats, right next to the runway and so had a best viewing of all the action.

Model after model, outfit after outfit powered out to our delight. Nice little hor d’ovres and cocktails continuously served added to our comfort and raised the ‘enjoyment bar’ considerably, ha ha! ...TO BE CONTINUED

The invitation read - runway show and time out with an international television station. I grinned. Sounded like loads of fun. It’s usually interesting to attend the vanity soaked shindigs that our fashion shows are. Quite picky

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...secret diary of a fashionista...

You Can Rejuvenate Through Detoxification ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

“Once this natural cleansing system begins to work more efficiently, reactions can occur. These reactions result from the stored toxins, which begin to release faster than the liver, kidneys, skin and lungs can remove them from the body.

The reactions can include loss of appetite, nausea, headaches and swelling in various lymph glands throughout the body,” Alpert says.

According to the Joint Medical Director of Mart-Life Detox Clinic — a modern Mayr medical spa — and Medical Art Center both based in Ikeja, Lagos, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, “These chemicals are simply not going to go away, but we must fight them and eliminate them from our system through the process of detoxification, based on the modern Mayr medicine, which has been in existence for about 100 years now.”

Ashiru, a professor of reproductive endocrinology who pioneered in-vitro fertilisation in Black Africa in conjunction with Prof. Osato Giwa-Osagie, notes that in his over 30 years of practice, he has discovered that many cases of infertility are due to the accumulated toxins in the body which, if not eliminated, may prevent a couple trying to get pregnant from achieving their goal.

The medical spa, which is the first of its kind in Africa and boasts five-star facilities, is being run in collaboration with the Viva-Mayr Clinic in Austria.

“Modern Mayr medicine (established by an Austrian Physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr over 100 years ago) is a combination of different holistic health concepts whose objective is to successfully guide people to lasting health and enhanced performance over the long term,” Ashiru says.

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Prof. Oladapo

ASHIRU

What then does detoxification do in the life of anyone? Ashiru responds: “Many things. To start with, detoxification aims at removing harmful substances from the human body through a combination of holistic health concepts.”

Another physician at the detox clinic, Dr. Olawunmi Akinwande, explains that detoxification is the core element of any treatment at the Mart-Life Detox Clinic, with an emphasis on rest, strict cleansing of the digestive system of debris and toxins, and re-education of clients on healthy eating habits.

She says though treatments are tailored to individual needs, typically, the clinic offers natural body detoxification, abdominal treatment to aid digestion and regular bowel movement, colon irrigation, nasal detoxification, sauna and steam bath, electrolysis footbath, among others.

Explaining the holistic nature of body cleansing via electrolysis footbath, a physiotherapist, Miss Kehinde Osewa, says when a client undergoes electrolysis footbath, the attendant colour of the water in the bath will determine the organs of the body from which the toxins are coming out, thus helping the physician to know the relevant treatment to offer.

Giving insight into the relevance of detoxification in the treatment of infertility, Dr. Faith Agbaji says the problem of infertility is sometimes due to what we have inhaled or what we have eaten, apart from other factors.

She notes that toxins reside in the ovary and teeth — especially in the case of those who have

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MAXIMISE NUTRIENTS, MINIMISE WEIGHT ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

c) Drink more water: Water helps the body to release toxic wastes so, take steps to ensure you get the best quality water possible. d) Say goodbye to simple carbs: Simple carbohydrates (carbs) are the major catalyst of weight gain. Simple carbs are not only sugar and alcohol. Beware, food labels may use other names to disguise them. Labels that actually

not just slimming but fitness

use the word “sugar” like brown sugar or sugar cane are obvious ‘No No’s. Reduce your intake of foods that have any form of ‘syrup’ in their ingredients; syrups like corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup and glucose syrup. Also look for those ingredients that end in ‘ose’; such as sucrose, glucose, lactose and fructose. All these ingredients are sugars and all are enemies of weight loss. e) Sort out your salt intake: Cutting out salt is easy when you stop eating processed foods.

It’s not just about the lack of nutrients in salt or the added water retention associated with salt, it’s the fact that salt makes you eat more. If you want to add flavour, get creative with spices and herbs, or try a pinch of natural sea salt.

mercuric dental filling. “Mercuric dental filling is dangerous because it contains Teutonic acid, which is toxic to the embryo,” she explains.

Corroborating this, Ashiru says when infertile couple undergoes detoxification, their fertility potential increases by 50 per cent because, as he puts it, “the process renews the body.”

Again, at a public lecture on modern Mayr medicine at the Lagos State University College of Medicine during his visit to Nigeria in June 2012, the Chief Medical Director of Viva-Mayr, Austria, Dr. Harold Stossier said inflammation in the small intestine may make it difficult for a woman to conceive, hence the need for intestinal health via cleansing through the process of detoxification.

But beyond detoxification for fertility purposes, Ashiru says it also prevents critical diseases like diabetes and hypertension; while many of the clients who had the diseases before undergoing detoxification were either taken off their drugs or had the dosages halved by their physicians because of the healing nature of the treatment.

The clinic, he says, also offers sustainable weight loss programme.

Akinwande says, “Our programme provides each client with individual diagnosis and analysis of his or her ailment, using Applied Kinesiology and Asyra test.

“Applied Kinesiology is primarily a diagnostic method that tests individual muscles and their change in strength, using specific stimuli and therapeutic measures to derive insights into functional relationships and potential disorders.”

“Asyra test, on the other hand, is a bioenergetics system that assesses 40 major organs in the body for any defect, and carries out a customised assessment of what remedies can be used to restore balance,” she says.

“For now, treatment, which is residential, ranges from a three-day stay to 10-day stay at the clinic, and prices range from N300, 000 to N740, 000,” Ashiru says.

Prof. Oladapo Ashiru OFR CEO-MART-LIFE detox clinic2 Olatubosun Street, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.denrele@uic.edu

WHAT IS IN THE BREAD? Another dead food that deserves attention is white flour. Try this experiment: Take a slice of white bread, place it in a small bowl and pour water on it. Almost instantly, it becomes pastelike. In fact, it’s so much like paste, you may be able to lay wall paper with it!

Do you realize that that piece of white bread may be doing the same thing in your colon?

The paste may gum up your colon – causing constipation. The manner in which processed white bread is made should give you food for thought.

First the outer shell is removed from the whole grain – with the healthy flour and B vitamins. Next, the germ is extracted. It contains the majority of the nutrients – vitamin E, the B vitamins and minerals. What remains is the endosperm, or starch which is ground into fine powder. But it is not white. They add bleaching agents! The nutritional valve is practically zero.

Forget about “added vitamins”. It makes no difference.

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

Email: bodyperfectng@aol.com | http://body4jesus.blogspot.com

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F EA TU R E

F EATURE

Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

GOD ALWAYS HAS A MAN FOR EVERY WOMAN It was late in the night when I got her call. I usually don’t check the time to see how late a call was coming in for me, but I had to check because the voice on the phone was like that of a teenager and I was wondering what could have gone wrong. I have had young people call me to seek for help when their parents are about to get a divorce and they want a counsellor to speak with them; or text messages like I got from one which read “Good morning, Sir. Please my Mum is going through a lot and needs counselling. It’s still all about my Dad. Help us sir. God bless”.

These days, lots of children in Nigeria are carrying the burdens of irresponsible and selfish parents who think about nothing but themselves.

Some of these children react/rebel by losing interest in their studies, lose interest in God and

find solace in alcohol, drugs or sex.

A lot of them have lost interest in values that promote love and commitment.

But before I take you too far into all that, the caller wasn’t a teenager. She just had a tiny, inquisitive, teenage voice. Was I relieved to know it was not another teenager carrying the unfinished business of self centred parents in her young life?

This caller made her inquiries, paid her fees and became my client. She gave me her specifications which was a tough one. I told her nothing was impossible with God and that we will search and find her man where ever God has him. You see, God has already made His provision for us. What I do is to go to any length to ask, seek and knock. I do these with all assurance, knowing that God has promised that everyone that asks, receives;

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THE FASHION EVENT

everyone that seeks finds, and to everyone that knocks, the door shall be opened.

But the twist in this true life story is: it took three and a half years to find her man. And that won’t be the first time that was happening. As a matter of fact, when ladies come to me seeking good men, I always tell them the truth which is, we have a lot ‘projects’ called men out there; who always bring nothing but pain, confusion and termination of one’s destiny.

If a lady marries any of these men, she has “married down”, and may never find her way up again.

So I counsel ladies to calm down and be patient; more patient than they have been, and that we will look for our man and find him. Those who listen eventually have me bring their men to find them, and those who can’t wait, always move on. But for my lady in the spotlight, she was one of those who waited and was found not just by anybody, but a good man.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Counseling inquiries on Marriage, Relationships, Career and Matchmaking >> @jeromeistalking on Twitter. “Like” Jerome Yaovi Onipede on Facebook.

about them I am, though. Not all are authentic. Some organisers seem to think all it takes to call a ‘fashion show’ is a tacky venue, tacky runway, ugly models and worst of all, horribly sewn clothes! My opinion is that fashion is serious, income earning business and must be approached as such. Sadly, this group, who promise sponsors a good outing and flop, have now made the game of getting good sponsorship by the serious talent doubly harder. Sceptism rules the corporate corridors on requests for sponsorships and ‘shows’. Okay, so I drift a bit, back to my invite, which definitely oozed quality. I called my host who confirmed it was a VIP one and asked her to kindly let me have a second one as I surely wasn’t expected to turn up by myself...? Me and my unrepentant swag, lol! Gracious lady she was, she promptly obliged me and so I called up my homie, W, and told her to make it a date.

Day arrived. W and I turned up two hours late- perfect timing for making an entrance, ha ha! Plus, we arrived in W’s 2012 Audi A6, so heads turned.... naturally.... lol I had on a short, Jennifer Lopez line print dress with vivid colors and totally sequined platforms that reflected light like crazy. My friend wore a white, halter neck jumpsuit that had ‘Grecian goddess’ written all over her. We both had on our Rolex watches, small bling earrings and no other jewelery. Less is more! We held huge clutch bags and I also had a little stole made for me by Zizi Cardow that matches everything in my wardrobe and is perfect for slipping on when an event venue gets chilly.

In we went. Heads held high and strides super confident. Two hard working women high on the corporate ladder. Paid our dues, believe in dignity of labour and pay our way! Our host was at the lobby and welcomed us warmly. The event had Joan Okorodudu’s models on the runway and I smiled inwardly- we were in for a great time! Joan’s professionalism and quality of output is always superb and her girls give a good show anytime. We were ushered to our front row seats, right next to the runway and so had a best viewing of all the action.

Model after model, outfit after outfit powered out to our delight. Nice little hor d’ovres and cocktails continuously served added to our comfort and raised the ‘enjoyment bar’ considerably, ha ha! ...TO BE CONTINUED

The invitation read - runway show and time out with an international television station. I grinned. Sounded like loads of fun. It’s usually interesting to attend the vanity soaked shindigs that our fashion shows are. Quite picky

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You Can Rejuvenate Through Detoxification ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

“Once this natural cleansing system begins to work more efficiently, reactions can occur. These reactions result from the stored toxins, which begin to release faster than the liver, kidneys, skin and lungs can remove them from the body.

The reactions can include loss of appetite, nausea, headaches and swelling in various lymph glands throughout the body,” Alpert says.

According to the Joint Medical Director of Mart-Life Detox Clinic — a modern Mayr medical spa — and Medical Art Center both based in Ikeja, Lagos, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, “These chemicals are simply not going to go away, but we must fight them and eliminate them from our system through the process of detoxification, based on the modern Mayr medicine, which has been in existence for about 100 years now.”

Ashiru, a professor of reproductive endocrinology who pioneered in-vitro fertilisation in Black Africa in conjunction with Prof. Osato Giwa-Osagie, notes that in his over 30 years of practice, he has discovered that many cases of infertility are due to the accumulated toxins in the body which, if not eliminated, may prevent a couple trying to get pregnant from achieving their goal.

The medical spa, which is the first of its kind in Africa and boasts five-star facilities, is being run in collaboration with the Viva-Mayr Clinic in Austria.

“Modern Mayr medicine (established by an Austrian Physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr over 100 years ago) is a combination of different holistic health concepts whose objective is to successfully guide people to lasting health and enhanced performance over the long term,” Ashiru says.

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ASHIRU

What then does detoxification do in the life of anyone? Ashiru responds: “Many things. To start with, detoxification aims at removing harmful substances from the human body through a combination of holistic health concepts.”

Another physician at the detox clinic, Dr. Olawunmi Akinwande, explains that detoxification is the core element of any treatment at the Mart-Life Detox Clinic, with an emphasis on rest, strict cleansing of the digestive system of debris and toxins, and re-education of clients on healthy eating habits.

She says though treatments are tailored to individual needs, typically, the clinic offers natural body detoxification, abdominal treatment to aid digestion and regular bowel movement, colon irrigation, nasal detoxification, sauna and steam bath, electrolysis footbath, among others.

Explaining the holistic nature of body cleansing via electrolysis footbath, a physiotherapist, Miss Kehinde Osewa, says when a client undergoes electrolysis footbath, the attendant colour of the water in the bath will determine the organs of the body from which the toxins are coming out, thus helping the physician to know the relevant treatment to offer.

Giving insight into the relevance of detoxification in the treatment of infertility, Dr. Faith Agbaji says the problem of infertility is sometimes due to what we have inhaled or what we have eaten, apart from other factors.

She notes that toxins reside in the ovary and teeth — especially in the case of those who have

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MAXIMISE NUTRIENTS, MINIMISE WEIGHT ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

c) Drink more water: Water helps the body to release toxic wastes so, take steps to ensure you get the best quality water possible. d) Say goodbye to simple carbs: Simple carbohydrates (carbs) are the major catalyst of weight gain. Simple carbs are not only sugar and alcohol. Beware, food labels may use other names to disguise them. Labels that actually

not just slimming but fitness

use the word “sugar” like brown sugar or sugar cane are obvious ‘No No’s. Reduce your intake of foods that have any form of ‘syrup’ in their ingredients; syrups like corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup and glucose syrup. Also look for those ingredients that end in ‘ose’; such as sucrose, glucose, lactose and fructose. All these ingredients are sugars and all are enemies of weight loss. e) Sort out your salt intake: Cutting out salt is easy when you stop eating processed foods.

It’s not just about the lack of nutrients in salt or the added water retention associated with salt, it’s the fact that salt makes you eat more. If you want to add flavour, get creative with spices and herbs, or try a pinch of natural sea salt.

mercuric dental filling. “Mercuric dental filling is dangerous because it contains Teutonic acid, which is toxic to the embryo,” she explains.

Corroborating this, Ashiru says when infertile couple undergoes detoxification, their fertility potential increases by 50 per cent because, as he puts it, “the process renews the body.”

Again, at a public lecture on modern Mayr medicine at the Lagos State University College of Medicine during his visit to Nigeria in June 2012, the Chief Medical Director of Viva-Mayr, Austria, Dr. Harold Stossier said inflammation in the small intestine may make it difficult for a woman to conceive, hence the need for intestinal health via cleansing through the process of detoxification.

But beyond detoxification for fertility purposes, Ashiru says it also prevents critical diseases like diabetes and hypertension; while many of the clients who had the diseases before undergoing detoxification were either taken off their drugs or had the dosages halved by their physicians because of the healing nature of the treatment.

The clinic, he says, also offers sustainable weight loss programme.

Akinwande says, “Our programme provides each client with individual diagnosis and analysis of his or her ailment, using Applied Kinesiology and Asyra test.

“Applied Kinesiology is primarily a diagnostic method that tests individual muscles and their change in strength, using specific stimuli and therapeutic measures to derive insights into functional relationships and potential disorders.”

“Asyra test, on the other hand, is a bioenergetics system that assesses 40 major organs in the body for any defect, and carries out a customised assessment of what remedies can be used to restore balance,” she says.

“For now, treatment, which is residential, ranges from a three-day stay to 10-day stay at the clinic, and prices range from N300, 000 to N740, 000,” Ashiru says.

Prof. Oladapo Ashiru OFR CEO-MART-LIFE detox clinic2 Olatubosun Street, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.denrele@uic.edu

WHAT IS IN THE BREAD? Another dead food that deserves attention is white flour. Try this experiment: Take a slice of white bread, place it in a small bowl and pour water on it. Almost instantly, it becomes pastelike. In fact, it’s so much like paste, you may be able to lay wall paper with it!

Do you realize that that piece of white bread may be doing the same thing in your colon?

The paste may gum up your colon – causing constipation. The manner in which processed white bread is made should give you food for thought.

First the outer shell is removed from the whole grain – with the healthy flour and B vitamins. Next, the germ is extracted. It contains the majority of the nutrients – vitamin E, the B vitamins and minerals. What remains is the endosperm, or starch which is ground into fine powder. But it is not white. They add bleaching agents! The nutritional valve is practically zero.

Forget about “added vitamins”. It makes no difference.

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

Email: bodyperfectng@aol.com | http://body4jesus.blogspot.com

March 10, 2013 /

13

PEOPL E

PEO PL E

“ ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

Silverbird Man of The Year 2012 By - Oscar Ochiogu The Silverbird Man of the Year Award presentation ceremony held on Thursday at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi OkonjoIweala formally received her award as the Silverbird Man of the Year, 2012.

Okonjo-Iweala was nominated for her efforts to reduce government’s recurrent expenditure and ensure transparency in the management of fuel subsidy. Post-Humous Award was bestowed on afro-beat king Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Malam Aminu Kano.

Two individuals, chief Emeka Anyaoku and Newton Jibunoh received Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.

The Silverbird Man of the Year was instituted to recognize individuals who has excelled in their chosen careers.

ben bruce

ABIMBOLA FASHOLA

Florence ItaGiwa

Funmilayo Ajila Ladipo @ 50 By - Oscar Ochiogu

Enitan Allen Nigga Raw

Chief Rufai Ladipo spared no expense on Sunday when he celebrated his Funmilayo’s 50th Birthday at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event was a gathering of distinguished personalities who came to celebrate with the family. There was a lot to drink and eat as the celebrant was full of gratitude to God for making her turn 50 and for the people that came to celebrate with her.

Rufai Ladipo

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala

Emeka Anyaoku

Funmi Ladipo

Chief Newton Jibunoh and Ambassador Shehu Malami

Abike DabiriErewa

Faith Obanua

Bunmi Aremu

Abba Folawiyo

ope and Bose Agila

By - Biodun Ogunleye

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan

Kemi Adeosun

Sally Mbanefo

Emeka Wogu

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Peter Obi

chief and Mrs Rasheed Gbadamosi

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Aigboje AigImoukhuede

Opra Benson

Isabella Ayuk

A special prayer and thanksgiving service to mark the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Gaffar Kayode Animashawun, Grand Patron, Ahmadiyya Movement-in-Islam, Nigeria, was held recently at the Ahmadiyya Central Mosque, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. The prayer session was followed by a reception at the New Ahmadiyya Prayer Ground.

aiye Sowemimo, Mrs Katia Ekesi, Gbemi Rosiji and Bukky Ajomo

Alhaji Owolabi Lawal and Alhaji Musiliu Smith

Colette Otusheso

By - Oscar Ochiogu

Frank Oshodi Arinyola

FRIENDS GATHER FOR Chief Gaffar Kayode Animashawun Celebrates 80th Birthday

Femi

Star Lager Beer Launches First-Of-A-Kind Music Application In Nigeria

Odein Ajumogobia,Yeni Kuti and Kunle Kuti

Funmi Abisoye

Buchi

It was a gathering of Nigeria’s greatest pop stars, entertainment icons and industry chiefs as many ignored prior commitments to converge at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, on Wednesday, to celebrate the launch of STAR MUSIC a first of its kind mobile application and the latest brand offering from the makers of Star Lager beer, Nigerian Breweries.

The star-studded event, which was hosted by superstar Wizkid, was an exciting experience, as Star took the audience on a journey through its numerous accomplishments in the Nigerian entertainment sector.

Celeb guests included 2face Idibia, Weird MC, Colette Otusheso and Toni Kan.

Anne Oseni

Brymo

2face Idibia, Walter Drenth and Wizkid

Sola Okunowo, Yeside Asekun-Oriyomi and Toks Adefala-Banasko

Nike Akande and Jumoke Majekodunmi

Banjo Odugbesan

Benny MerrimanJohnson

Alhaji Musibau Fashanu

Edem Vindah

Faith Eselojor

Ehi Braimah and Femi Oke

Allani Bhanchawat

Julian Bassey

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PEOPL E

PEO PL E

“ ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

Silverbird Man of The Year 2012 By - Oscar Ochiogu The Silverbird Man of the Year Award presentation ceremony held on Thursday at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi OkonjoIweala formally received her award as the Silverbird Man of the Year, 2012.

Okonjo-Iweala was nominated for her efforts to reduce government’s recurrent expenditure and ensure transparency in the management of fuel subsidy. Post-Humous Award was bestowed on afro-beat king Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Malam Aminu Kano.

Two individuals, chief Emeka Anyaoku and Newton Jibunoh received Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.

The Silverbird Man of the Year was instituted to recognize individuals who has excelled in their chosen careers.

ben bruce

ABIMBOLA FASHOLA

Florence ItaGiwa

Funmilayo Ajila Ladipo @ 50 By - Oscar Ochiogu

Enitan Allen Nigga Raw

Chief Rufai Ladipo spared no expense on Sunday when he celebrated his Funmilayo’s 50th Birthday at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event was a gathering of distinguished personalities who came to celebrate with the family. There was a lot to drink and eat as the celebrant was full of gratitude to God for making her turn 50 and for the people that came to celebrate with her.

Rufai Ladipo

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala

Emeka Anyaoku

Funmi Ladipo

Chief Newton Jibunoh and Ambassador Shehu Malami

Abike DabiriErewa

Faith Obanua

Bunmi Aremu

Abba Folawiyo

ope and Bose Agila

By - Biodun Ogunleye

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan

Kemi Adeosun

Sally Mbanefo

Emeka Wogu

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Peter Obi

chief and Mrs Rasheed Gbadamosi

/ March 10, 2013

Aigboje AigImoukhuede

Opra Benson

Isabella Ayuk

A special prayer and thanksgiving service to mark the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Gaffar Kayode Animashawun, Grand Patron, Ahmadiyya Movement-in-Islam, Nigeria, was held recently at the Ahmadiyya Central Mosque, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. The prayer session was followed by a reception at the New Ahmadiyya Prayer Ground.

aiye Sowemimo, Mrs Katia Ekesi, Gbemi Rosiji and Bukky Ajomo

Alhaji Owolabi Lawal and Alhaji Musiliu Smith

Colette Otusheso

By - Oscar Ochiogu

Frank Oshodi Arinyola

FRIENDS GATHER FOR Chief Gaffar Kayode Animashawun Celebrates 80th Birthday

Femi

Star Lager Beer Launches First-Of-A-Kind Music Application In Nigeria

Odein Ajumogobia,Yeni Kuti and Kunle Kuti

Funmi Abisoye

Buchi

It was a gathering of Nigeria’s greatest pop stars, entertainment icons and industry chiefs as many ignored prior commitments to converge at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, on Wednesday, to celebrate the launch of STAR MUSIC a first of its kind mobile application and the latest brand offering from the makers of Star Lager beer, Nigerian Breweries.

The star-studded event, which was hosted by superstar Wizkid, was an exciting experience, as Star took the audience on a journey through its numerous accomplishments in the Nigerian entertainment sector.

Celeb guests included 2face Idibia, Weird MC, Colette Otusheso and Toni Kan.

Anne Oseni

Brymo

2face Idibia, Walter Drenth and Wizkid

Sola Okunowo, Yeside Asekun-Oriyomi and Toks Adefala-Banasko

Nike Akande and Jumoke Majekodunmi

Banjo Odugbesan

Benny MerrimanJohnson

Alhaji Musibau Fashanu

Edem Vindah

Faith Eselojor

Ehi Braimah and Femi Oke

Allani Bhanchawat

Julian Bassey

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