Allure June 1 2014

June 1, 2014

ALLURE’S Weekly Fablist

AMAA 2014

JENEVIEVE, ELISA AND SESU:

Women Artists on the Rise

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THEA , JENEVIEVE & SESU Women Artist on the rise

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PRINTS: Fashion Revolution Best Dressed Celebrities at the AMAA 2014

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GET CAPTIVATED: When marry into a strange family POCKET FINANCE: Financial Checkup

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From the editor...

Our cover, this week, features three promising artists, working in different genres of the creative industry. They are however, bound on a journey to prominence through a common platform; a platform offered by the African Artists’ Foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to promotion and development of contemporary African art.

They are: Jenevieve Akeni – photographer; Sesu Tilley Gyad – artist/writer, winner of 2013 National Art Competition; and, Italian born, Thea Kuta – artist and cloth weaver.

Together, these three epitomise the triumph of ‘Femme Fatale’ – title of an exhibition which held recently, featuring the works of seven outstanding artists in Nigeria.

Interviewing these three was an eye opener. I couldn’t help but appreciate their depth of thinking and their take on even mundane things. These girls are deep!

QUOTES...

“And when all your faith is gone let it be me, if it’s a friend you need let it be me”

- Lamontagne

“No matter how much you love someone, you still want to have you own way.”

- Chuck Palahniuk

“Between hello and goodbye is I love you.”

- Jarod Kintz

I find this enriching. Gone are the days when young ladies were flighty PYTs (pretty young things) waiting for the next ‘Aristoe’. Get to know these ladies. See pp. 7,8, 9, and10.

On fashion, we pay homage to the almighty Ankara and show ‘how to infuse’ in your office and playtime repertoire.

The LBD never goes out of fashion. Find out new ways to give it umph!!

Finally, AMAA held at the weekend. We have all the pictures plus who won the major stakes. See pp.

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49 days & counting...

Bring back our girls!

Have a great week!

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Remmy Diagbare

FA S H I ON

Chic Ways with the

LBD by - Yemisi Suleiman

The best timeless buy you can make is a little black dress. You can wear it yearround to events ranging from cocktails to weddings. Since Coco Chanel introduced it in 1926, the little black dress has become the epitome of timeless fashion. It is the answer to every “What should I wear to...?�

The little black dress remains the height of chicness.

Through the years, the little black dress has undergone hemline, shoulder, strap and fabric variations and this season is no different.

LBD with lace detail

Blue jacket pair with a black dress

Tips

Red Diamante Satin Party Clutch Evening Bag

Always in style are knee length sleeveless LBD, asymmetric style and the shirt dress for office chic.

Embellish your LBD with colourful beads and sequins

Feel free to embellish the look with sparkly accessories.

Create a serious look with the black dress by teaming it up with a boyfriend blazer and a structured bag.

Accentuate your figure with a belt Red Satin Sandals with Silver Heels and Thin Straps

The Fashion PRINTS: FAS H I O N

By Rhoda Ebun

t’s safe to say that Print is no longer a trend. It is a Lifestyle.

A game changer. A fashion revolution. The journey of prints has since shifted from the ordinary road to the more sophisticated and somewhat vintage. Since its re-introduction into the fashion scene in the last five years, after a long hiatus, it has been sitting on the throne as a fashion style staple going through a few modifications yearly runways. The African print trend (popularly known as ankara in Nigerian setting), was the most explored print as more designers emerged from Africa; it was a fabric of first choice to express creativity which finally caught on international designers.

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Most notable was when luxury designer, Burberry featured African Prints on its S/S 12 runway collection.

From tribal prints to floral prints to graphic prints to digital prints and every other artistic inspiration, the world has never looked back. Prints have become a stylish piece every self acclaimed fashionable person must own.

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The 2014 runways from Paris to New York to London and most notably, Lagos are still featuring prints as fashion trend.

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The print trend or lifestyle will still hold strong waters in a few more years.

And many designers will find more creative expressions of this trend in different designs and fabrics.

FA S H I ON

HOW TO INFUSE ANKARA AND COLOUR INTO YOUR WARDROBE

By Rhoda Ebun

Infusing the ankara print trend into your everyday wardrobe can sometimes be limiting especially because it is still mostly considered a ‘traditional’ wear. Below are a few tips on how to work them into work wear, casual wear and evening wear.

2 1 WORK WEAR Layer with Neutral colours to achieve a chic demure ‘office girl’ look. As seen in the picture above Pic 1- Design for Love ankara print pants layered with classic white shirt.

Pic 2- Solid colours. -ankara print dress

1 CASUAL WEAR Pic 1- Pair an ankara printed shirt

with denim shorts or skater skirts.

Complete with wedges or brogues or block heels for an edgier look. Maximise accessories.

Pic 2 - For a city girl look, pair white t-shirts with ankara print shorts.

Complete look with flats or heels.

2 EVENING WEAR For an evening look, pair an ankara printed top or a chiffon top with ankara prints detailing with bold coloured shorts; OR you can rock a sequined top wit ankara shorts for that extra bling and sparkle.

Opt for sparkly accessories.

Other ways to infuse the ankara prints into your wardrobe without going big is by accessorising. Ankara printed bangles, earrings and necklaces are on trend and add edge to your wardrobe.

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Women Artists On The Rise:

By Remmy Diagbare

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ith the art sector in Nigeria rapidly developing, the The African Artists’ Foundation conceived of an initiative titled the Female Artists’ platform positioned to highlight the importance of investing in female artists. FAP was created as a program designed to help encourage and challenge women interested in visual art and provide unimpeded opportunities for their perspectives and reactions. The Female Artists’ platform most recent exhibition titled Femme Fatale: Deconstructing the Politics and Sexuality featured recent works by eight contemporary women artists who explored the concept through varied artistic practices including painting, photography, performance, video, and mixed media installation.

Artists featured in the exhibition were Tyna Adebowale, Jenevieve Aken, Karimah Ashadu, Thea Kuta, Sésu Tilley-Gyado, Shannon Lawrence, ROF (Duo Carmen and Selina Sutherland) and Omoligho Udenta.

(Sesu is the winner of 2013 National Art Competition which the African Artists’ Foundation organizes in partnership with Nigerian Breweries.) Allure spoke to three of the rising stars.

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My message to Africans is know yourself - SESU TILLEY-GYADO

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ésu Tilley-Gyado is a Nigerian artist, writer and social entrepreneur. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Cambridge, UK. With an interest in telling stories about the African continent through arts and business. She uses the mediums of design, writing, sculpting, installation, music and print to share these stories. Tilley-Gyado writes a column in the ‘Huffington Post’, and ‘The Guardian’ and is the Ambassador for Danish-African design company, Wangu.

She is the Winner of the 2013 National Art Competition and the 2014 Cambridge Award for African Enterprise. She is the founder of Africa Heritage Group and Venture Afrika.

What do you find most fulfilling about your works?

How did you begin your creative journey?

I am fulfilled by effectively communicating my concepts and visions through my works.

I was always telling stories as a child, using whatever means I had at my disposal to convey these stories. Today, it’s no surprise to those who knew me as a little girl that I am a multi-medium artist and an entrepreneur. Through the arts and business, I founded Africa Heritage Group and Venture Afrika. I tell truthful and positive stories about Africa, women, and our history.

Do you feel that you have communicated effectively what you have in mind at the expiration of a full creative process?

Yes, very much so. People are individuals and it’s important that each individual has his/her own view about a piece of art that is independent of the artist.

Why did you choose your medium?

I use many mediums. A medium is like an art language – one can deliver the same message in different languages.

My mediums are words, music, speaking, print and installation. I just wrote and presented a history documentary.

For me, the story and the message are more important than the medium. My message to Africans and women is: ‘know yourself and tell your own story’. I transmit this message in whichever medium is appropriate for an audience.

And, how do you feel emerging the winner?

I’ve been fortunate that I won the Nigerian Breweries National Art Competition in 2013. Last year, my winning artwork was acquired by the headquarters of FCMB Nigeria.

Sesu Tilley-Gyado

Do people understand your work?

Yes. Incredible and inspiring.

And how do you feel emerging the winner? work by Sesu

What’s the inspiration for your work?

I get inspired by looking at African history, by our current society, and looking at experiences in my own life – painful, beautiful, and transformative.

Lucky and fortunate; with a renewed sense of conviction, confidence and duty to better myself, my country and the world as a whole.

What did you win and how do you intend to leverage on your success?

I won a cash prize, a trip to Art Dubai Festival and a solo art exhibition at African June 1, 2014 /

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I get inspired by looking at African history, by our current society, and looking at experiences in my own life – painful, beautiful, and transformative.

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Artists Foundation. This was all thanks to AAF and Nigerian Breweries Plc. I have leveraged on my success by organizing an art show (in partnership with AAF) in London. There, I will showcase my work internationally. AAF will hold a preview of Lagos Photo festival 2014. I have also taken part in YECA Mentoring Scheme sponsored by Ford Foundation. I have taken part in Femme Fatale Art Exhibition (AAF and Ford Foundation).

Furthermore, I have spoken internationally and nationally at conference on the importance of ‘Rebranding Africa ‘ by telling our African story through the arts and business.

Some of the events I have spoken at include: WIE Network, Oxford Africa Conference - Oxford University Union, Africa Transformation Conference, Cambridge University Union, Ford Foundation Lagos.

What is the future for your genre in Nigeria?

The future is bright. The beauty of it is that more people will continue to redefine and recreate genres to fit around them and their unique forms of expression.

What plans do you have to grow professionally?

So many plans. So many projects that I am fortunate to execute successfully. All of these projects in business and arts are focused on the positive branding of Africa.

What is relaxation for you?

It is spending time with nature; being very lazy, cooking, playing my guitar, painting, listening to jazz or classical music, laughing, playing with my nephews and other kids.

What’s your style?

My fashion style is very classic corporate-casual, slightly Bohemian and simple. Simple styles, simple lines, simple colours.

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I eat a lot of good food. I love eating and cooking a lot. I also stay up late into the night working on projects and creations.

enterprising, successful, devoted to their families and act based on authenticity, integrity and kindness.

How do you see the perforTell us about your family life. mance of women in your inMy family is fantastic. My mother, Abiola Tilley-Gyado, a retired doctor, originally from dustry?

Lagos State is my best friend and a true confidant. My brother, Terfa is the fantastic speech-writer and PA to the Lagos governor. My sister, Keke, is a great film-maker and entrepreneur. My father, originally from Benue State, lives in Abuja and is an entrepreneur. Through my father, I’m blessed to also have lots of amazing half siblings, who I love dearly and who are all amazing human beings. Furthermore, I am grateful to understand ethnic and religious tolerance through my family.

Who is your role model?

Queen Rania of Jordan, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Mo Abudu and Chimamanda Adichie are remarkable women who I would call role models and admire. I love the way they combine femininity with transformative power. These women are incredibly strong,

Rising.

Are you treated the same way your male counterparts are treated or is there discrimination against women?

No two people are treated equally. That is life. Sexism and other forms of prejudice always exist. I try not to let this deter me from my goals, mission and happiness in life.

There is discrimination in every aspect of life. Our job as human beings and as women is to work ten times as hard and break through discrimination and setbacks through determination and quality output. Results always speak for themselves and discrimination cannot withstand consistently good quality.

Contemporary Art is a discourse - THEA KUTA

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hea Kuta is an Italian artist who studied International Economics.

During four years of travel through South America, she became acquainted with the old techniques of weaving from Mayan woman.

Thea Kuta is a weaving method which originated from the need to utilise yarn as an alternative tool for painting.

The choice of weaving a geometric subject lies on the power of geometry to create an optiThea Kuta cal illusion, giving the spectator an active role in the picture.

The threads and fabrics used in the works were collected during international research and allow Mexico, Italy and Nigeria to come together. Weaving was considered a holy discipline in all South American cultures and it’s still practiced not only by African and Maya women but also by women all over the world. Thea Kuta proves to be an experimental art, which embraces elements from different cultures, being able to combine the contemporary aspects of geometry and design with the tradition of weaving.

In her practice Thea Kuta adapts these ancient techniques to reflect a contemporary context.

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I make hand-woven pendant lamps so, the (ability) to be able to simply “use” my lamps in my everyday life is, for me, an incredible realization.

Design, for me, is about transforming a piece of art into an object we need on daily basis.

Do people understand your work?

Well, Patrick Mimran said, “Contemporary art is a discourse always explained and never understood”. The fact that I work with geometry underlines this concept: geometry is unconscious; you don’t have to explain it or understand it. It just works in our minds.

Do you feel that you have communicated effectively what you have in mind at the expiration of a full creative process?

Artwork by Thea Kuta

How did you begin your creative journey?

I started my creative journey, thanks to travel of 4 years around South America. I felt I needed a way to integrate myself into the culture of the countries I was visiting. And, the need to learn weaving from the Maya women was a way to know their culture and their symbols. It was a medium to eat together with them, spend time in their houses. It is fantastic how many stories you can listen to while women are weaving together.

Why did you choose your medium?

I chose yarn as an alternative tool for visual expression and weaving as a medium for designing lamps because I believe artisanship can still be adapted and transformed into a contemporary context of any culture, especially at a time when handicraft is under-valued and where this important knowledge is disappearing with our ancestors.

People feel my work is original; they’d never seen something like that before. Thanks to the colours and geometry, they are transported into an exotic locale of sun, sand and weaves.

What’s the inspiration for your work?

I get inspired by my travels and by native tribes.

I have been learning (by) observing the traditional cloths of Mayan woman in Mexico. The way they play with the repetition of patterns, colours and geometry is a mathematical formula that makes it harmonic to the sight.

One of my favourite artists, Frank Stella said, “What you see is what you see.” It’s not important for me if people understand what I am doing or find a deep concept inside it. It’s about the emotion it provokes. That, for me, is important.

What is the future for your genre in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, interior design definitely has a future – most of all, because I developed a form of design that is not industrial but hand-made. Especially here in Nigeria, in a country with a strong, deep handicraft background, to introduce weaving technique into contemporary design could be a great challenge for experimentation.

What plans do you have to grow professionally?

My plan to grow professionally is to keep travelling and learning new techniques of weaving; to keep researching materials, shapes and designs; not to stop experimenting; and, to avoid conforming to my own taste.

What is relaxation for you?

Relaxation, for me, is listening to a live jazz concert and weaving on a rainy day.

Are you in a relationship - married or boyfriend?

I am single.

What’s your style?

I make up my own style. I just like to wear things that have a “story”; normally, most of

them I receive from friends or I collect from my travels.

What’s your guilt pleasure?

I cannot resist collecting old violins.

Tell us about your family life?

I come from a family of farmers; both from the side of my mother and my father. I was born in a very small village in North East Italy, surrounded by nature and cows. All the members of my family are somehow “artists” too, because they create the reality they want to live.

Who is your role model?

My role models are a mixture of Marchel Duchamp for being the father of the Dada Movement and the Huicholes, a native tribe of artisans in Mexico, for being the humblest and invisible artists I have ever met.

How do you see the performance of women in your industry?

I feel women can have a great space in design; especially because, I constantly use weaving in my works and this is definitely a knowledge that only women transmit from generation to generation.

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I feel women can have a great space in design; especially because, I constantly use weaving in my works and this is definitely a knowledge that only women transmit from generation to generation.

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What do you find most fulfilling about your works?

Are you treated the same way your male counterparts are treated? Is there discrimination against women?

By the time, and especially growing, I started to be treated equally to a man, I have to say that I have always been a tom-boy girl since I was a kid. I was always doing works and plays that were normally addressed to men.

I am equilibrated in feeding my femininity but I like to express my androgynous side.

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Photography Chose Me - JENEVIEVE AKEN you do?

I appreciate what I do as a photographer.

Also, knowing how people appreciate photography too gives me fulfilment in my career.

What’s the inspiration for your work?

As a female photographer, my inspiration for my works is seeing other female photographers or artists who have done incredible works in the past. Seeing this inspires me to know that I can photograph works like them or even better.

- Jenevieve Aken Jenevieve Aken is a Nigerian photographer who focuses on social documentary photography, self-portraits, urban portraits and cultural issues. Aken also works as a model. In 2011, she was awarded “Model of the Year” by MTN/ British Council. She starred in a campaign for an international jewellery designer, Chris Aire. In April of 2011, she participated in a group exhibition: “Art in the House”. In 2012, she was selected to exhibit her works as a photographer in the third annual Lagos Photo Festival. Miss Aken does freelance work for international clients such as The Jeune Afrique Paris and the Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish embassies in Nigeria.

In 2013, she was selected as a young, upcoming photographer for an inter-cultural exchange programme between Nigeria and Germany, a collaboration between Lagos Photo and Neue Schule fur Fotografie, Berlin, Germany. There, she worked on a photography project called “Behind the Scene”, the works of which were exhibited at the 4th International Lagos Photo Festival. Jenevieve is currently in Lagos, working on a series of self-portraits.

How did you begin your creative journey?

What do you find most fulfilling about your works?

What I find most fulfilling is seeing my works accepted in an exhibition or in print media; also seeing the positive looks on people’s faces.

Do people understand your works?

Yes, people understand my works as they are very conceptual and don’t need too much explanation.

Do you feel that you have communicated effectively what you have in mind at the expiration of a full creative process?

I guess yes!

What does for the future hold for you?

My future (desire) for my genre is to be stylish in my own ways and be unique in my art.

What plans do you have to grow professionally?

My plan is to become more professional in my photography, seeing my photos at art festivals, exhibitions and in galleries.

What is relaxation for you?

Relaxation to me is time out. If I am not working as a model or as a photographer, I take time out for my body to take control and a moment to reflect.

Are you in a relationship - married or boyfriend?

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I see a growing number of creative women in the industry, taking up the challenge of expression in our various arts, which to me, challenges me to do better.

What’s your style?

My style is simple and classy.

What’s your guilt pleasure?

Lol! None or maybe, I can’t think of any.

Tell us about your family life?

I am the fourth child in a family of 9 children from two mothers.

Who is your role model?

My role models, as self portrait photographers are Renee Cox, Mfon Essien, Ayanna Jackson, just to mention a few.

How do you see the performance of women in your industry?

I see a growing number of creative women in the industry, taking up the challenge of expression in our various arts, which to me, challenges me to do better.

Are you treated like your male counterparts or is there discrimination against women?

The world is changing or maybe, Africa is changing as women are now accepted and not fully looked down in what we do.

The discrimination is low, as we are treated almost as the male counterpart.

I am single.

My creative journey in photography started when I met Tom Saater, a documentary photographer who was based in Abuja. He taught me basic photography and gave me my first camera. Since then, I never stopped photographing.

Why did you choose your medium?

I did not choose photography. Photography chose me! I never knew or had it in mind that I will grow up to become a photographer.

What’s the appreciation for what

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HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR ANKLES & KEEP YOUR FEET YOUNG

e t o u Q of the week The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind ~ Rodney Yee - FRANK TYGER

Hello my dear readers, our ankles are always one place we never pay much attention too. Your risk of ankle sprains increases with age, but you can help prevent them. To strengthen the supporting muscles, try these exercises from Jayne Snyder, DPT, a former vice president of the American Physical Therapy Association. Do each 3 times a week.

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The Crane: Sit in chair with 5 rolled socks in front of you. With toes of right foot, pick up socks one by one, and move 12 inches to create new pile. Switch feet.

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The Inchworm: Still sitting, spread towel lengthwise on floor. Starting with end closest to you, use toes to slowly scrunch towel, like an accordion. Do twice with each foot.

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Balance Beam: Stand one-legged on folded

towel for 30 seconds, feeling muscles in lower leg and ankle working to stabilize body. Do 3 times on each foot. For more of a challenge, close eyes.

Some changes in your feet are a natural and painless part of aging, while others can be crippling. Glenn Pfeffer, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of California, San Francisco, has identified how to spot what’s normal and what’s not—and how to stop foot problems down the road.

Normal Changes Your feet become wider and longer According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, 90%of women wear shoes too tight for their feet, and 80% have foot problems as a result. Get both feet measured regularly, and buy shoes to fit the larger foot.

Your feet flatten due to a mild settling of the

TERI Speaks

Dear Elfreda,

Good morning Teri, Please I want to know other herbs added to guava leaves to lower hypertension, I saw it In your column of vanguard newspaper (healthy living) 16 benefits of guava leaf for health, skin and hair. Thanks

As a way to manage your blood pressure, herbs and spices are a fantastic way to increase the medicinal value of your food. Please find below:

arches Try using an over-the counter orthotic only if you have pain. If your arches don’t hurt, don’t worry about them.

The protective fat pads on the balls and heels thin out This makes it more important than ever to wear well-cushioned shoes or insoles.

Your ankles lose some range of motion and become stiffer Several times a day, stretch your heel cord by standing on a step or curb and dropping your heel off. Also, try rotating your feet while seated to exercise the ankle joints.

You lose some balance Do balance training: Practice standing on one foot with your eyes closed for 30 to 60 seconds several times a day.

Arthritis Wear shoes made of supple leather. They should be low heeled (preferably less than 1 inch) and cushioned, with a high, wide toe box. Over-thecounter products with cushioning and support such as splints and orthotic pads can provide comfort. Orthotics can also prevent conditions such as bunions and corns from worsening. If you don’t get relief within 6 to 8 weeks, consult an orthopedic surgeon. A custom-made orthotic or surgery may be necessary.

That’s it for today my readers! Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it here first! For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail.com, I would love to hear from you, till next week it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

1. Garlic - Garlic contains allicin, a substance which has antibacterial, antioxidant, lipid lowering and anti-hypertension properties. In a pilot study made at Clinical Research Center of New Orleans on whether garlic could lower blood pressure, nine patients with severe hypertension were given a garlic preparation containing 1.3 % allicin. Sitting blood pressure fell with a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure only five to 14 hours after the dose. Moreover, it was proven in a 2009 study that fresh garlic has more potent cardioprotective properties than processed garlic.

2. Cinnamon - Cinnamon not only prevents heart disease, it can also prevent diabetes. The Center for Applied Health Sciences in Ohio conducted a study of 22 subjects, half of which were given a 250mg of water soluble cinnamon daily while the other half were given placebo. It was discovered that those who drank cinnamon had a 13 to 23 percent increase in antioxidants connected with lowering blood sugar levels.

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Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

WHEN YOU MARRY INTO A STRANGE FAMILY!

sorrow added to it. She has what a lot of women are seeking for, and even lives in a part of the world that any ambitious woman will want to stay, because of the opportunities there, but finds it difficult to count

Now they are married, and guess what? He has continued to be into other women like he always has, and so marriage did not stop that. He is so disconnected from his children, and wants nothing to do with them, I guess an aftermath of being disconnected from members of his own father’s house and thinking starting his own family may put an end to the void that comes from BEING APART from a home. Always thinking less of his wife, and not being able to complement her for anything, which I believe is as a result of not thinking much of himself too, and not being able to overcome within himself the shame from his father’s house that has stuck to him like a Siamese twin.

At this point I only asked her a question, “WHY DIDN’T YOU TALK TO A QUALIFIED COUNSELOR”? Because I believe if she has, there is a probability that she wouldn’t be in the mess she finds herself today. She is in a situation where every breakthrough she seemed to get in life is FRAMED in dishonor. It’s like a case of having Blessings with

KATHY EMIKO

Anemia

Anemia, also spelled anaemia, is defined as a deficiency of haemoglobin, a protein found inside red blood cells. Haemoglobin normally carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Anemia leads to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in organs. Since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences. Anemia is often caused by a lack of iron in the body and occurs more often in women of reproductive age.

Useful lifestyle and diet: • Eat foods rich in iron (spinach, beef, and pumpkin seeds).

• Avoid dairy products with reduced iron absorption.

• Avoid alcohol, coffee and fizzy drinks.

Supplements to consider Iron – Helps improve low iron levels on a shortterm basis. An iron supplement should not be used long-term as it could be toxic in large quantities.

Vitamin C – Improves absorption of iron, and a deficiency may contribute to development of

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her blessings and name them one by one, because her mistakes seem to be over growing and chocking her miracles. In a land of plenty, she becomes lean, and in an environment filled with Joy, she lives with endless sadness. As for the man she is married to, he doesn’t know the difference, and doesn’t believe he needs help either, he just lives with wife and children like he is the STRANGER that he is.

Now that’s what happens when you marry someone, Male or Female from a strange house, he may never become a friend, but remains a STRANGER bringing strange things into your life and destiny. It’s even sadder these days when a girl meets a guy for 3 days and already tells you in counseling that she is so much in love with him, which is what you get in a loveless society, where any little show of so called affection sweeps the inexperienced girl off her feet.

I am still counseling with this lady, and believe she needs a separation from this stranger, and by the way, the stranger rapes her now when she says no to sex, because she is afraid he may infect her with an STD. Thank God they live in a Country where he can be arrested and jailed unlike OUR AFRICA where men believe they can do whatever they want to women and get away with it, until the women in Africa know and stand up for their rights that their Governments will be forced to acknowledge.

Parents use to INVESTIGATE the Family their children want to marry into in those days, but it is not done anymore. Please before you get married to someone, if you are not comfortable with what you see because it is glaring within his or her family, kindly postpone wedding plans and seek God who REVERSES every irreversible to come and intervene in the life of your partner, or call off the wedding plans and run, run, run.

not just slimming but fitness

anemia of small pale red blood cells.

Folic acid – A deficiency causes red blood cells to be produced in smaller quantities and larger in shape. Supplementation restores the cells to normal size and number.

Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety refers to feelings of apprehension or fear that can add to feelings of stress. Stress refers to the emotional and physical pressures the body faces and can occur anytime you feel frustrated, anxious or angry. Whilst in small quantities, stress can be good – it can motivate you and help you to perform well, too much stress can be harmful.

Stress has numerous causes ranging from work or home pressures to poor diet, low blood sugar, grief or depression.

Useful lifestyle and diet changes • Exercise to relieve energy and tension.

• Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.

• Get plenty of sleep.

• Avoid alcohol.

Supplements to consider Omega-3 fish oils – Are important components of nerve cell membranes and people with deficiency have increased risk of depression.

Vitamin B6 – Plays role in the production of serotonin – a feel good chemical.

Vitamin C – A deficiency in vitamin C is often linked to depression as it is vital for the production of neurotransmitters.

Also consider – Magnesium, Zinc

Arthritis

Arthritis is the term used to describe painful conditions in the joints and bones. There are over 200 types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis which is caused by deterioration of the cartilage which can lead to painful rubbing of bones within the joints. A healthy diet and lifestyle can help manage, ease symptoms and improve quality of life.

Useful lifestyle and diet changes • Reduce weight to minimize pressure on joints.

• Avoid stress or injury to the joints.

• Walking strengthens muscles that support joints.

• Eat diet rich in fish, grains, fruit and vegetables.

Supplements to consider Glucosamine – Renowned for its regeneration capabilities, it provides natural support in rebuilding worn muscles, tendons and cartilage. Chondroitin – as part of a large protein molecule. Chondroitin provides elasticity to the cartilage in order to help prevent our bones rubbing together.

MSM – Is a source of naturally-occurring sulphur, which is a vital element for the body to produce and regenerate cartilage.

Also consider – Hyaluronic Acid, Celadrin.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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POCKET FINA by - Omilola Oshikoya

Financial Check Up - Determining your financial status.

Just as you are required to have a periodic physical health check, you are also required to have a periodic financial check to know your financial health status. Unlike a physical health check, a financial health check is pretty simple and can be done by you and not necessarily by a financial advisor/coach or professional.

QUESTION: Hi Omilola,

How do I check the status of my financial health?

Response Essentially to know your financial status, you are required to calculate your net worth. Like most people, you may be thinking along these lines “Net worth! Isn’t that a term used for the rich for example high net worth individuals?” “Why should I calculate my net worth when I’m in debt or broke?” In reality, everybody should have a sense of their net worth.

Definition of net worth

According to Investopedia, net worth is defined as “The amount by which assets exceed liabilities. Net worth is a concept applicable to individuals and businesses as a key measure of how much an entity is worth. A consistent increase in net worth indicates good financial health;” In simple terms net worth is Assets – Liabilities.

Assets - Liabilities

An asset can be defined as a valuable item owned by an individual or corporation that provides current or future benefits such as income or cash flow. Examples include land, property, cash, office equipment, art, jewelry, cars etc.

olish Professional THE

by - Chioma Okoye

A JOURNEY INTO SELF DISCOVERY Finally, the ability to align with purpose is seriously a function of soul search and self discovery.

The point here is, that a lady can either sit and focus on the patches and other trivial setbacks in her life, and ultimately risk being redundant

and clueless, or she sees the beauty and endless possibilities of what she can do, and set out on a success journey.

Keeping busy (according to Michelle Hammond) does two things: “It keeps him aware that he

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On the other hand a liability can be defined as an obligation of an individual/entity arising from current or past obligations, to settle a debt. In simple terms it is an amount owed by an individual or entity.

Examples of liabilities include student loan, car loan, mortgage etc.

Your results: weak or strong financial health status The objective is to ensure that your assets are more than your liabilities. If your assets are more than your liabilities you have a positive net worth however if your liabilities are equal to your assets or more than your assets you are in a weak financial position and are considered to have a deficit/negative net worth. People with a “substantial” net worth are known as high net worth indivuals.

Do not despair if your financial situation appears weak, instead take this as an opportunity to begin to take the necessary steps towards achieving your desired financial position. As with health related issues, prevention is better than cure, also it is better to discover your illness early whilst there is still room for intervention and cure.

Importance of determining your net worth Knowing your net worth and reviewing your net worth over time would help you know where you are in your financial journey. It would either provide confirmation of how healthy you are financially or act as a wake-up call or red flag in your financial health. It would encourage you to move towards your desired financial health status and help you set relevant and applicable financial goals.

Omilola is the co-founder of a financial advisory firm providing multidisciplinary solutions to clients across industry and government. She is a seasoned Financial Analyst with 10 years work experience in Finance and Accounting covering areas such as Fund Management, Infrastructure/Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Advisory, Project Management, Internal Control Analysis and Audit. She is a business and leadership coach and is UK certified life coach.

For comments and questions please email pocketfinance101@gmail.com, @pocketfinance on twitter. www.pocketfinance101.blogspot.com www.omioshikoya.blogspot.com

is getting a real prize in you (please note that this is scriptural), and it makes you secure because you know that he thinks you are the next best thing since sliced bread” A busy mind can douse the desire to fill some inner void with any and everything that can seemingly provide that succor. Being busy empowers you, develops you and ushers you into some other opportunities that you can never have if idle or unproductive.

Discover how to make things happen in your favor by given back and not always being a taker. Give to yourself as you

discover who the person within is by engaging yourself with tasks. Give back to the society with the natural skills that you have been endowed with.

Discover the Proverbial woman in you!

My ardent readers! Are you with me on this journey? do you believe in the self-discovery ideas that have been shed and discussed over the weeks?

Kindly send in your different views and further suggestions to the underlined email address.

It would be highly appreciated.

Chioma E. Okoye is a Corporate Etiquette expert; she is the Principal of the Diamond School of International protocol & Etiquette.

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South African team Awarded for Best Movie

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Clarion Chukwura winner Best Actress in a Leading Role

Peace Anyiam Osigwe (CEO AMAA Award)

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enagoa, the Bayelsa State capital came to life last weekend when celebrities and movie stars from Africa and the Diaspora gathered to celebrate the art of cinema. It was the 10th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) - a platform that projects the African film industry to the world.

The event which held at Dr. Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, began with a tribute by founder of AMAA, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, to African movie icon, Amaka Igwe, who passed on recently.

High point of the event was the presentation of awards. With over 150 nominations from the short film category within Africa, South Africa won several awards with ‘Of Good Report’ clinching the award for ‘Best Film of the Year 2014’. It was also uhuru for Nigeria’s movie icon, Clarion Chukwura, who emerged ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role, for her thrilling performance in ‘Apaye’.

Nollywood’s screen queen, Patience Ozokwo, won ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ for her role in ‘After The Proposal’.

This year saw the creation of three special categories. The first was the ‘Madiba Awards’ for a movie that projects the ideals of Nelson Mandela. This award

went to Kenya for the movie, ‘Ni Sisi’. There was also the ‘Joyce Bada Awards’ for a movie which dwells on women empowerment. This went to Nigeria with the movie ‘B For Boy’. Nollywood veteran actor, Bob Manuel-Udokwu, got the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contributions to the growth of the movie industry.

After 10 years of projecting African movies positively, founder and President of AMAA, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe finally exits the stage. While delivering her speech, she informed the audience that she was stepping aside but not away. “I am leaving the stage to continue with my passion, which is creating movies and to continue with our rural cinemas in different African countries. I have done the show for ten years. Now, it’s time for the business.”

The event was punctuated with comedy and musical performances by young acts from Bayelsa State. There were also brilliant performances from Ghana’s Duo, Timi Dakolo, Bez and Flavour, who thrilled the audience till the wee hours of the morning.

This year’s event was sponsored by communications giant, Globacom Nigeria and FCMB.

Patience Ozokwor Best Actress in a Supporting role

Bob Manuel-Udokwu

Best Child Actor

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Best Dressed Celebrities at the AMAA 2014

By Yemisi Suleiman

Photo by Oscar Ochiogu

As Nollywood and other African movie stars put their best foot forward at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2014 red carpet, it was also time to find out who sparkled and who should surf the web for a new stylist...

Here are some personalities who attended the event.

Linda Sokhulu

Desmond Elliot

Ibinabo Fiberesima

Kenneth Okonkwo

Rita Dominic

Josline Dumas

Ivie Okujaye Jackie Appaiah

Fathia Balogun

Josline Dumas

Clarion Chukwurah

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