JOE OKEI-ODUMAKIN- Consumate Fighter by Vanguard Media Limited

May 5, 2013

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JOE OKEI- ODUMAKIN - Consumate Fighter

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M a y 5 - M a y 11

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ON THE COVER

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BEAUTY 5-9 Beauty at Every Age

HEALTH 13 • PIMPLES: Simple Home Remedies

PEOPLE 14 -15

10 - 12

KINABUTI’S 2013 Collection

Tony Elumelu Hosts Uche Orji Eugenia Abu Wins Vlisco Inspiring Women Award

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

William G.T. Shedd

“Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” Maya Angelou

“The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage.” Carrie Jones

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

Winston Churchill

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”

...We arrived the Odumakins’ home hoping to be able to convince her to wear a skirt and blouse or a dress for this photo shoot but the 2013 winner of the International Women of Courage Award would have none of it. We met a woman totally consumed by a passion to fight for the oppressed and the voiceless in the society. Having been beaten and her skirt torn by security operatives while leading a protest in 1993, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin has vowed never to wear a dress until “we have a Nigeria that works”.

An endorsement by Michelle Obama puts you on the world stage. That’s where our own Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin now operates. For, as she lifts up her plaque, so has she been lifted to a level that far exceeds her contemporaries in the human rights community. Her recognition is well deserved. Not the ‘gbogbounshe’ awards that have been given to cronies back home. This is a woman who fights for human rights and democracy sideby-side with men; squaring shoulders, trading and ducking punches on picket lines to make a case for you and me. While many of us are ensconced in comfy homes, Joe has been in detention forty times. Locked up for daring to say: ‘aluta continua’. But spunk pays off, so she now operates at the level of world leaders and we applaud. We congratulate her and partake in her recognition. Jemi Ekunkunbo spent a few hours with her. With much persuasion, we got the figure-to-die-for celeb to pose for our camera. Read the interview on pp. 10 to 12. On our beauty pages, we x-rayed the life style of some prominent women across the age spectrum – from 30 to 70. See what we found on pp. 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Have a great week! P.S. Last week’s cover of former President Ibrahim Babangida was captured for us by the lens of celebrity photographer, Bamiyo Iselema Emina.

COVER PHOTO: BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA

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TEAM EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA 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

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FASHION 4

M a y 5 - M a y 11

THIS WEEK

Inside

ON THE COVER

Gemstone colours

BEAUTY 5-9 Beauty at Every Age

HEALTH 13 • PIMPLES: Simple Home Remedies

PEOPLE 14 -15

10 - 12

KINABUTI’S 2013 Collection

Tony Elumelu Hosts Uche Orji Eugenia Abu Wins Vlisco Inspiring Women Award

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

William G.T. Shedd

“Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” Maya Angelou

“The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage.” Carrie Jones

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

Winston Churchill

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.”

COVER PHOTO: BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA

Remmy Diagbare

TEAM EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA 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

Gemstone

Beauty...at Every Age

Colours by - Jemi Ekunkunbor

B EAU TY

by - Jemi Ekunkunbor & Yemisi Suleiman

We x-rayed the life style of some prominent women across the age spectrum – from 30 to 70. See what we found.

Sapphire

30 MAKE-UP

FASHION WUNIKA NIKAN

Onyx

Coral • LIP GLOSS

SKIN

HAIR

PERFUME

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emerald • TOM FORD PERFUME

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Gemstone

Beauty...at Every Age

Colours by - Jemi Ekunkunbor

B EAU TY

by - Jemi Ekunkunbor & Yemisi Suleiman

We x-rayed the life style of some prominent women across the age spectrum – from 30 to 70. See what we found.

Sapphire

30 MAKE-UP

FASHION WUNIKA NIKAN

Onyx

Coral • LIP GLOSS

SKIN

HAIR

PERFUME

ruby anne okoronkwo

emerald • TOM FORD PERFUME

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B EA U TY

B EAU TY

EATING HABIT

Funmi Ajila-Ladipo, is a beautiful mother and trendy grandmother at 50. The ace designer, whose looks belly her age, speaks on the secret of her healthy looks.

BREAKFAST KEEPING FIT

LUNCH

SKIN

MAKE-UP

HAIR

EATING HABIT

• CARROTS

• YOGHURT

KEEPING FIT

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• VEGETABLES

FITNESS

FASHION

• SHEER BUTTER

PERFUME

DINNER

Ever wondered how Lagos based property developer Eunice Efoli looks so good and always in shape for a stroll down the red carpet? Here’s why she is so well-groomed.

SKIN CARE

MAKE-UP

I use a very popular product for my skincare. I use Flori Roberts face wash for my face. I also use Forever Living cucumber bar that is very good. I think they make good products like the aloe gel. I have been using it for years. For cream, I use the same cream I use for face for body. I use Fair and White, the blue one with Vitamin C. It helps to keep my face and body even. A young model taught me to use same cream for face and body. I’ve been doing that for a long time now and it works for me. There are people who would have different creams for • ALOE VERA different parts of the body. I am a creative person, so I don’t have time for that. Those who love fashion and beauty so much and Keep different creams for different parts of the body still age and you’d know when you see them. What is important for me is to grow old gracefully. If you are not careful with some of these creams, they will mess up your skin. I won’t take any cream from you if you tell me it is mixed because I don’t know what you mixed in it. I stick with the products I use and most of them, I have been using for years. If something is good for me, I find it very difficult to try something new.

• MASCARA

HAIR

NANCE

INTE GENERAL BODY MA

I do go to the spa. When I’m in Abuja, I go to the Moroccan Spa. I do this once in three months or when I receive it as a gift from a friend. But I do have my own sauna and I have my own Masseur who comes home to massage me once a week. I stand most of the time I am working and when I get stiff and tired, I stand on my feet massager. I have that in the office. I understand my body so when my body says I’m tired I do something. I don’t over do anything. If I feel like a salt bathe, I just scrub myself and go into the sauna for a few minutes. I do this more for health reasons than for beauty. One other thing I do is, if I feel I have eaten too much and do feel bloated, I take Moringa seeds and it cleanses my whole system and gets rid of waste. May 5, 2013 /

B EA U TY

B EAU TY

EATING HABIT

Funmi Ajila-Ladipo, is a beautiful mother and trendy grandmother at 50. The ace designer, whose looks belly her age, speaks on the secret of her healthy looks.

BREAKFAST KEEPING FIT

LUNCH

SKIN

MAKE-UP

HAIR

EATING HABIT

• CARROTS

• YOGHURT

KEEPING FIT

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• VEGETABLES

FITNESS

FASHION

• SHEER BUTTER

PERFUME

DINNER

Ever wondered how Lagos based property developer Eunice Efoli looks so good and always in shape for a stroll down the red carpet? Here’s why she is so well-groomed.

SKIN CARE

MAKE-UP

• MASCARA

HAIR

NANCE

INTE GENERAL BODY MA

B EA U TY

B EAU TY

BREAKFAST

I have changed my diet over time, especially with age. Now, I eat everything in moderation and try to cut out fat from my food. When I take sausage now, I take chicken or turkey sausage. I try to avoid beef and pork because they have a lot of cholesterol.

LUNCH

BREAKFAST

• BREAD

DINNER

LUNCH I eat lunch between 4p.m. and 5p.m., maximum 7p.m. so that it can digest. I take pounded yam or Semovita, but very little. I have a measuring cup that I use. I love jollof rice but it’s not good for me so, I told my cook that whenever I call for more rice, he should go and not come back. I mean that he should just ignore me. I don’t snack any more. When I go to parties, I take mixed fruits.

FITNESS

FITNESS There is a place called ‘Makie’ in Ikeja, Lagos. It’s run by a Japanese woman. I crashed my weight from 108kg to 90kg in seven months. They use steaming to reduce the body mass which is mostly water. If you steam, you sweat the fluid out. I go to Eko Sauna three days a week and the Japanese place another three days a week.

SKIN CARE

HAIR MAKE-UP • OLIVE OIL

• BODY CREAM

MAKE-UP HAIR

INTENANCE

GENERAL BODY MA

INTENANCE

GENERAL BODY MA

• WHITE POWDER

• SHAMPOO

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B EA U TY

B EAU TY

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

BREAKFAST

• BREAD

DINNER

FITNESS

SKIN CARE

HAIR MAKE-UP • OLIVE OIL

• BODY CREAM

MAKE-UP HAIR

INTENANCE

GENERAL BODY MA

INTENANCE

GENERAL BODY MA

• WHITE POWDER

• SHAMPOO

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REPORTAGE

R EPORTAGE

JOE OKEI-ODUMAKIN - Consumate Fighter

By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

e arrived the Odumakins’ home hoping to be able to convince her to wear a skirt and blouse or a dress for this photo shoot but the 2013 winner of the International Women of Courage Award would have none of it. We met a woman totally consumed by a passion to fight for the oppressed and the voiceless in the society. Having been beaten and her skirt torn by security operatives while leading a protest in 1993, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin has vowed never to wear a dress until “we have a Nigeria that works”. Born in Zaria on July 4th, 1966, the native of Delta State grew up in Ilorin, Kwara State where she had almost all her formal education. A product of Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, Joe obtained her first degree in English Education from the University of Ilorin in 1987. After her national youth service in the eastern part of the country, she returned to the University of Ilorin for her Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1990. Thirsty for more knowledge, she crowned her studies by completing her doctorate in History and Policy of Education in 1996. For her convictions and often speaking out against acts of injustice especially by people in authority, she has been in and out of detention several times. She is currently the President, Women Arise for Change Initiative and Campaign for Democracy, two platforms on which she leads activism for change. Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin is the recipient of several awards. In 2007 alone, she bagged ‘’Hero of Democracy and good governance’’ award by United Nations of Youth Nigeria, and “The Defender of Women’’ award by Human Rights Now.

Was there something in your background that sparked off your interest in activism? Well, as a young girl, all I wanted to be was a nun. One

had heard about Malcom X or Nelson Mandela, who was

mum I was ready to go to school. That was how I went to

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REPORTAGE

R EPORTAGE

JOE OKEI-ODUMAKIN - Consumate Fighter

By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

Was there something in your background that sparked off your interest in activism? Well, as a young girl, all I wanted to be was a nun. One

had heard about Malcom X or Nelson Mandela, who was

mum I was ready to go to school. That was how I went to

/ May 5, 2013

May 5, 2013 /

REPORTAGE

HEALTHY LIVING101

You said you made a vow not to marry until democracy, so how did you meet your husband?

H E AL T H

by - Teri Mendes What is it like being a tom-boy?

for your life or consider family because you get arrested some times? liked issuing red cards and yellow cards. I was also a

Simple Home Remedies Hello my dearest readers trust you had a productive week. This week we continue from where we stopped last week – Pimples! This is

would not allow him talk to me so he said he would not

were the things I liked and my seniors in school called me

it will do for you?

available in the market for the cure of pimples but one can treat the remedies to prevent and treat these nasty zits when they do crop up on our faces. But I will state one can’t simply get rid of pimple/acne scars by process consists of maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet that aids

to get it.

types of diseases that might complicate your acne scars.

me tell you why I want to marry her and let her tell comic angle. Well, at the end, they said he international understanding who are engaged in similar

You and your husband are both activists. How do you keep the home front? We met in the trenches so, we understand

What would this do for you? minding the distractions.

1. I also like to combine it with #7 (lavender or tea tree essential oil). Without fail, making a tiny clay mask with a bit of water and a drop of one of those essential oils treats my beastly pimple overnight. And if it’s not gone overnight, it’s gone within two or three days.. 2. While I don’t think you should go using apple cider vinegar undiluted over your entire face, swabbing a bit of it on a raging

This agitation, is it like a calling for you?

crazy and continuously treat any part of your skin with undiluted ACV. Just once or twice a day on a single blemish is plenty.

I used to do all that but going to the market,

Things like that are the things that bother me. When I see

Do your children worry about you as activists? They are old enough to know what is going on.

à +PF

society. Is this all you do for a living?

great again. Activists have been severally accused of collecting their government. Is money the bottom line for this struggle?

really feel like you need to. Lots of supermarkets stock apple cider vinegar. 3 This one comes as no surprise, right? Fresh lemon juice is best, but if you have to use bottled, that’ll do. Just please remember that lemon juice makes your skin photosensitive (meaning, the sun could do some damage), so don’t go out into the daylight with lemon juice all over your face. This is a great treatment to do at night. Now here’s a brand spanking new idea. Mustard on a pimple. Mustard contains natural salicylic acid, which as you may have heard does wonders for pimples and acne. But mustard also has plenty of vitamin C, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and zinc, all of which are great for your skin. For an extra treat, instead of using bottled mustard, add about 1/8 of a tsp mustard powder

rallies that they think this is all that I do.

This is another one of my all-time favorites. You can also use these ice cubes as a

Would you say women have achieved much since 1995 when this agitation actually started?

So, when will this struggle come to an end? rights are guaranteed and when the system works. When are we going to see Joe Odumakin wear a dress? strict. We need women because they are the ones

green tea leaves in with the ice cubes (you can tear open a green tea bag to get the leaves), but you don’t have to do that if you prefer not to. It does make for messier thawing. Also, did you know that hot water freezes faster than cold water? So don’t be afraid to pop your strong green tea into the freezer (in ice cube trays) while it’s still steamy. And keep a few of these ice cubes around at all times – you never know when one might come in handy!

or twice a day. Again, a reminder, while it may be okay to use straight tomato juice all OVER your face once a week or so, excessive use could cause some icky dryness, so stick to just treating your single pimples with this idea. Otherwise, dilute, dilute, dilute. And use sparingly) Egg Whites: I have to be honest here; this one is not my favorite. Mainly because you don’t want to waste an entire egg just to put a dab or three of the egg white on your face. yourself making eggs and you happen to have a few

6 Generally, I don’t think you should use undiluted essential oils on your skin. But common thought is that both lavender and tea tree essential oils are okay to use “neat,” if they are used rarely (otherwise, you could end up with an itchy In other words, don’t go rubbing essential oils, without diluting them, all over your skin. But a drop of lavender or tea tree on an uncomfortably large pimple might be all the pimple remedy you’ll need. For the record, I do use straight lavender or tea tree on blemishes every so often, and they do work extremely well. (Caveat, of course, is that not everything works for everyone the same way). They’re astringent and superbly high in antioxidants. Some studies have deemed tomato facial masks helpful in healing acne scars. If you have an extra tomato handy, cut it open and rub some of the juice

TERI Speaks Good afternoon Teri, 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. Esther (From Dubai)

up some of the gooey white (after you’ve poured out your areas. You can leave this on for as long as you’d like. Boost dry, and then covering it with the egg white. Now, now. Don’t turn your nose up at this idea. Just because garlic’s stinky doesn’t mean it’s not fantastically packed with antimicrobial and healing properties. The allicin in garlic is a good antibiotic in the natural form. infected area or combining it with yogurt and using it as a face pack also helps cure pimples naturally. A clove of garlic can also be consumed daily for prevention and cure of pimples. Just stay away from a loved one no need to engulf them with the smell ;) 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 Esther, Many 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. Best wishes, Teri M .

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REPORTAGE

HEALTHY LIVING101

You said you made a vow not to marry until democracy, so how did you meet your husband?

H E AL T H

by - Teri Mendes What is it like being a tom-boy?

for your life or consider family because you get arrested some times? liked issuing red cards and yellow cards. I was also a

Simple Home Remedies Hello my dearest readers trust you had a productive week. This week we continue from where we stopped last week – Pimples! This is

would not allow him talk to me so he said he would not

were the things I liked and my seniors in school called me

it will do for you?

to get it.

types of diseases that might complicate your acne scars.

me tell you why I want to marry her and let her tell comic angle. Well, at the end, they said he international understanding who are engaged in similar

You and your husband are both activists. How do you keep the home front? We met in the trenches so, we understand

What would this do for you? minding the distractions.

This agitation, is it like a calling for you?

crazy and continuously treat any part of your skin with undiluted ACV. Just once or twice a day on a single blemish is plenty.

I used to do all that but going to the market,

Things like that are the things that bother me. When I see

Do your children worry about you as activists? They are old enough to know what is going on.

à +PF

society. Is this all you do for a living?

great again. Activists have been severally accused of collecting their government. Is money the bottom line for this struggle?

rallies that they think this is all that I do.

This is another one of my all-time favorites. You can also use these ice cubes as a

Would you say women have achieved much since 1995 when this agitation actually started?

So, when will this struggle come to an end? rights are guaranteed and when the system works. When are we going to see Joe Odumakin wear a dress? strict. We need women because they are the ones

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PEOPL E

P EO PLE

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

By - Oscar Ochiogu

EUGENIA ABU WINS VLISCO INSPIRING WOMEN AWARD TONY ELUMELU HOSTS UCHE ORJI

By - Oscar Ochiogu

EUGENIA ABU

By - Oscar Ochiogu

Eugenia Abu, one of Nigeria’s foremost broadcasters has emerged winner of the 2013 Vlisco’s 2013 national “Be Your Dream” Award in a competition which had Nigerians choose who they consider their most inspiring woman in the country. The award was part of celebrations for Vlisco’s International Women’s Month 2013 during which successful women who made their dreams come true were celebrated.

JOKE SYLVA AND KEHINDE EBORO

MARIAM BELLO

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STEPHINE OKEREKEIDAHOSA

GRATIA BELLANOVIA

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PEOPL E

P EO PLE

“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

By - Oscar Ochiogu

EUGENIA ABU WINS VLISCO INSPIRING WOMEN AWARD TONY ELUMELU HOSTS UCHE ORJI

By - Oscar Ochiogu

EUGENIA ABU

By - Oscar Ochiogu

JOKE SYLVA AND KEHINDE EBORO

MARIAM BELLO

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STEPHINE OKEREKEIDAHOSA

GRATIA BELLANOVIA

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