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April 10, 2016

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MORRIS, MEG & LINDA: Rising Stars of Nollywood

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FASHION 4 6

International News When Socks Are Not Needed

PEOPLE 15

• Baileys Celebrates Amazing Woman Winners

Editor’s Note So the government is true to its words - creating jobs for unemployed youth. At least, ‘area boys’ are now being gainfully employed, selling fuel in jerry cans. We are now like our neigbours, where fuel is sold in bottles and petrol stations are decorative pieces that add character to their highways. It appears the only group of people making headway are the youth. From fuel hawking area boys to the entertainment industry, where music is making multi-millionaires of young lads, now running amok, and Nollywood, where latent talent propels from conservative career to the shine of Nollywood. Where one is determined and focused, success is often a given. This is the story of the rising profile of our cover personalities. Actors and producer who left behind their profession to venture into acting cum producing. Meg Otanwa, Linda Osifo and Morris Sesay are rising stars who have bridged the gap and are on a phenomenal journey to Nollywood A-list. Pamela Echemunor took a trip. Read her chat on pp. 8-11. It’s another Entertainment Edit! There is often confusion, for men, on when to or not to wear socks with traditional attires. It’s a style breaker, that one which immediately puts you in a category when you run foul of the rules. So guys not to worry, Jemi Ekunkunbor has put an end to arched brows. Here are the rules. Open to pp. 6-7. Zaha Hadid, the controversial and talented British-Iraqi architect died last week in Miami. I was an admirer of Zaha. Once I read about her in Vogue Magazine some years back, I became a follower. I liked her non-conforming stance. She refused to conform to architectural stereotypes.and designed as far as her imagination could go. And they roamed. Freedom and space and curves and spools were her characteristic features. Her designs were iconic, humongous and usually very expensive. She dared where many architects feared. Zaha was also involved in the fashion industry; she designed an iconic bag for Fendi, perfume bottle for DKNY to mention just two. Read more in Jemi Ekunkubor’s Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Abu Dhabi, designed by Zaha Hadid piece on p. 4. Another canned package. Enjoy!

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COVER STORY

Morris, Meg and Linda

Quotes... “Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally”.

- David Frost

“To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent”. - Buddha

“The hardest part about acting is realizing it doesn’t matter”. - Jonathan Rhys Meyers

“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom”. - George S. Patton

TEAM JEMI EKUNKUNBOR

lookposh@yahoo.co.uk

PAMELA ECHEMUNOR

pamela.echemunor @gmail.com

YEMISI SULEIMAN

suleimanyemisi@gmail.com

FATIMA GARBA

fatigarba36@yahoo.com

EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN STYLE REPORTER PAMELA ECHEMUNOR CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA JEROME CODJO-YAOVI ONIPEDE

CONT. EDITOR LATASHA NGWUBE COPY EDITOR DODOIYI WILLIAM-WEST CORRESPONDENTS FATIMA GARBA DAVINA AYODELE LAYOUT / DESIGN GREGORY OBI OLAYIWOLA AJAGBE PHOTO OSCAR OCHIOGU (08034746487)

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FA S H I ON

WEEKLY FAB LIST!!! By - Fatima Garba

Looking for the latest trends to transition into? Hopefully, our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you looking fab all day and all week.

Chanel metallic silver backpack

SILVER TREND Not just a touch of metallic, this is a wash for any occasion paired with crisp whites or bright colours.As seen on the runway, low slung trousers at Paul & Joe, widelegged and high-shine at Loewe, and Moschino’s spray-on pedal pushers.A must have fashion trend.

LACE From the delicate pale lemon tiers at Burberry Porsum, quivering petals of cornflower blue at Preen - to the vibrant: cue Moschino’s citrus stripes, and the embellished, this season’s lace takes centre stage in different shapes and sizes adding a little bit of flare and chic to this trend.

Gucci metallic silver loafers

Stella Mcartney lace crepe top

Proenza Schouler black and white heels

Valentino lace dress

THE TWO TONED SLIP DRESS

Jonathan Saunders two tone slip dress

The ‘90s have been a big point of inspiration for designers over the past few seasons, and no other garment was as popular that decade as the slip dress. Designers have been playing around with the garment in not one but two tones, adding a subtle but effective twist on this old favourite.

Victoria Beckham black and white skirt

Alicia Keys in black and white trend by Stella Mcartney

BLACK AND WHITE Back to basics does not always mean boring. When black and white appeared on the runways, you can be sure that designers made things interesting. April 10, 2016 /

INTERNATI

By Jemi Ekunkunbor expressive architectural pieces, Zaha Hadid bestowed freedom on architectural geometry. She ventures where few would dare to go. Some of her famed works include, the Aquatic Centre for the London 2012 Olympics, the Broad Art Museum in the U.S., and the Guangzhou, China opera house. Perhaps, one of her most ground breaking works, is the Heydar Aliyev Center. In 2012, this brilliant piece of architecture rose to prominence when it was featured on their stamps, becoming a symbol of Azerbaijan and winning the Design Museum of the Year award in 2014. She was the first woman and the first • ZAHA HADID

Renowned Architect Zaha Hadid Bows Out

he world of architecture was thrown into mourning last week following the news of the death of renowned architect, Dame Zaha Mohammed Hadid, DBE. Hadid, aged 65, died of a heart attack in a Miami hospital where she was being treated for bronchitis. Although many in this clime may not know her, in her chosen field of architecture, she was an icon whose works stand tall as a colossus and dot the landscape of big cities around the world. Born on October 31st 1950, in Baghdad Iraq, Zaha Hadid began her college education at the American University in Beirut, where she studied mathematics. In 1972, she moved to London to study architecture at the Architectural Association. On graduation in 1977, she joined the Office of Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). Her private practice took off in 1980 and won the respected competition for the Hong Kong Peak Club, a leisure and recreational center in 1983. As an architect, she was in the forefront of designing contemporary world architecture. Known for pioneering parametricism, and big with neofuturism, her works are stunning, iconic and timeless and are simply a legacy to the world of architecture. By designing and creating fluid

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NEWS

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The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 619,000-square-foot building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan. Designed by Zaha Hadid.

The CMA CGM Tower is a 147m tall skyscraper in Euroméditerranée, the central business district of Marseille, France. Designed by Zaha Hadid.

Muslim to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize, winning it in 2004. She was also awarded the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, she was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This year, she was named the 2016 recipient of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gold Medal, making her the first woman to be awarded the UK’s highest honour for architects in her own right. For a woman, her legacies are phenomenal. She not only pushed the boundaries of architecture but left a foot print in the sands of time for others to follow.

FAS H I O N

FASH IO N

WHEN SOCKS ARE NOT NEEDED Julius Agwu Representing his state in this Rivers inspired outfit, Comedian Julius Agwu opted for a pair of black suede loafers with red tassel details to complete the look.

By Jemi Ekunkunbor Although men have upped their game when it comes to fashion, breaking boundaries and introducing new trends, however, a few principles still guide the way they dress. One or two though sometimes stray from the rule. The question of whether a man should wear sock with traditional outfits have sparked a lot for argument. While men in the core north would adorn a pair of socks with his traditional

Suede & studded loafers.

Black loafers with red details

Ebuka Obi-Uchedu Television talk show host, Ebuka seemed to have mastered the art of dressing in different Nigerian outfits. Here in this three piece agbada, he has borrowed a cap from the north and accessorized with a pair of suede horsebit loafers.

babariga, down south it will be anathema. However, one shoe that suits well with all kinds of traditional outfit is the loafers. Accessorise your outfit with a pair of loafers with tassel or one with horsebit. Most of these outfits can also be dressed down with a pair of pams or mules or dressed up with leather slip ons but on no condition should a pair of socks be part of the equation!

Olisa Adibua has toned down this outfit with a pair of pam sandals. He can raise the profile of this outfit with a pair of leather slip on.

Blossom Chukwujekwu Award winning actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu comes away a bit different in this Igbo traditional outfit. He has accessorise his Akwaoche with patent chosen to wear a pair of suede loafers.

Kunle Afolayan Producer, Director, Kunle Afolayan nailed this outfit he wore to an edition of the AMVCA. His choice of shoe just made the outfit so formal and classy.

Ali Baba Loafers, mules, slipons in suede or leather but without socks

OLISA ADIBUA

John Lobb Slip On Shoe

loafer

Red & Black velvet loafer black mule

blue suede loafers

BLACK SLIP ON

charles tyrwhitt tan harley

deep purple penny loafer

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FAS H I O N

FASH IO N

WHEN SOCKS ARE NOT NEEDED Julius Agwu Representing his state in this Rivers inspired outfit, Comedian Julius Agwu opted for a pair of black suede loafers with red tassel details to complete the look.

Suede & studded loafers.

Black loafers with red details

Olisa Adibua has toned down this outfit with a pair of pam sandals. He can raise the profile of this outfit with a pair of leather slip on.

Kunle Afolayan Producer, Director, Kunle Afolayan nailed this outfit he wore to an edition of the AMVCA. His choice of shoe just made the outfit so formal and classy.

Ali Baba Loafers, mules, slipons in suede or leather but without socks

OLISA ADIBUA

John Lobb Slip On Shoe

loafer

Red & Black velvet loafer black mule

blue suede loafers

BLACK SLIP ON

charles tyrwhitt tan harley

deep purple penny loafer

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REPORTAGE

From Banking To Acting - MEG OTANWA

Morris, Meg and Linda: Rising Stars of Nollywood

Idoma born actress, Meg Otanwa left a career in the banking industry for acting. She considers herself the proverbial “Girl next door” despite having a BA in English from the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management from TIME Universite in Tunisia and a Business degree from Universite Jean Moulin, Lyon France. She is fluent in six languages including English, French, Spanish, Yoruba, Hausa and her native language Idoma. She has featured in various blockbusters including October One, Being Single and Before 30. In this interview, she sheds light on her transition from banking to acting and her plans for the future.

What was growing up like for you? Growing up was a lot of fun. I come from a large family so there was never a dull moment. It was always great watching my siblings play and do things together, that’s the beauty of family.

themselves as they continue to pray for the safe return of their friends and school mates. It shows that no matter who we are or where we are from, our dreams are valid. You have worked with producers like Desmond Elliot and Emem Isong, What was that like? It was a lot of fun really. I worked with Desmond Elliot on the movie titled, I’ll Take My Chances. It was my first movie and it was a very interesting one. The movie was produced by Emem Isong and I acted alongside Ini Edo and Bryan Okwara.

Why did you decide to swap banking for a career in entertainment? I need to clarify here that I was never in commercial banking. I used to work at the African Development Bank in Tunis, Tunisia; it is a multilateral development finance institution. I moved back home because at that point in my life, I was ready to give acting a shot. I was content and grateful with the level of exposure and experience I got over time and felt like it was time to move on to another phase of my life. Acting has always been a passion and I knew that passion was not going to get anywhere if I didn’t leave the banking sector.

Tell us about your role in HUSH and what it’s like working with RMD ? HUSH is an MNET Telenovela, it tells the story of Bem Tsenogu played by Richard Mofe Damijo, his antics and the dynamics of his relationships with his sons, workers and the people in his social circle. I played the role of Koko who is the head designer in the House of Tsenogu Fashion House owned by RMD’s character. It’s such a blessing and an honour to be a part of such a project. I do not take it for granted at all. Working with RMD gives me joy, he is one of the most genuine and down to earth people I’ve ever met. Very high spirited and charged with positive energy.

How has the transition been for you? I honestly didn’t know what to expect moving back home to be a part of the industry. But I must say it’s been very interesting. Above all, I am very grateful to God for how far I’ve come and where he is taking me. The journey has only just begun. You are very well read, with both a BA and Masters Degree in English and Human Resources respectively, do you plan to fall back on those at any point in time in your life? No knowledge is ever wasted. I use the knowledge from my life’s journey in my day to day activities. So I won’t exactly say ‘’fall back on’’. As an actor, one constantly needs to pull from one’s pool of knowledge. So my degrees and experiences are very much in use and will always be because they definitely add value to my craft.

By - Pamela Echemunor

Creative Director: Nelly Mesik Photography: Aham Ibeleme Makeup: Zaron Cosmetics Stylist : Ifan Ifeanyi Michaels Hair: Tj for HairCraft

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What do you think the industry needs to improve on in order to grow? The industry needs a viable structure where movie makers can have a distribution network, and recuperate their investment on return when they make movies.

What was your experience like studying abroad? It was eye opening, I was exposed to different cultures, different languages and I learnt to be independent.

inda Osifo, Meg Otanwa and Morris Kay Sesay; these three phenomenally gifted artistes - all well read and all entrenched with a passion for the arts retreated from their comfort zones to pursue a career in acting and film making. With hope in their hearts and a longing spirit to succeed, these three are finally getting the acclaim hard work and determination brings. In this interview, they talk about the challenges of transition and their visions.

What makes you stand out? There is only one Meg Otanwa in the entire universe with my face and life journey.

You were part of a stage production on the Chibok Girls. Could you tell us about it? The Chibok Girls- Our Story is a testimonial theatre piece based on the curious circumstances preceding the kidnapping of the girls from the secondary school in Chibok, the event itself and the aftermath. It was directed by renowned stage director, Wole Oguntokun. It starred myself and a few other actors alongside three of the real victims of the unfortunate incident. It was a very difficult period for me personally because I not only got to hear their stories first hand, I also got to see them, eat with them, touch them and work with them. What was astonishing was their bravery. These young girls are brave, strong and intelligent. Like you and I, they have dreams and are resolved to making something out of

Do you plan to produce and direct someday and what kind of films should we expect from you? Naturally, that will be the next step. But it is a lot of work as I do not intend to give up one for another. It’s something that will happen over time. As a story teller, my job is to tell stories that impact the world around me. When you get a script, what do you look out for first and what kind of character will you say no to? I read in pictures, so I’m attracted to pictures that I see myself in. I find that I’m more drawn to characters that are far removed from who I am as a person. I guess that’s the actor in me, wanting really challenging work. Do you have any regrets so far? Not at all, I am the sum total of my journey and ‘’mistakes”. I’m grateful to God for that.

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REPORTAGE

From Banking To Acting - MEG OTANWA

Morris, Meg and Linda: Rising Stars of Nollywood

By - Pamela Echemunor

Creative Director: Nelly Mesik Photography: Aham Ibeleme Makeup: Zaron Cosmetics Stylist : Ifan Ifeanyi Michaels Hair: Tj for HairCraft

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What was your experience like studying abroad? It was eye opening, I was exposed to different cultures, different languages and I learnt to be independent.

What makes you stand out? There is only one Meg Otanwa in the entire universe with my face and life journey.

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REPORTAGE

Fufilling Her Dreams

- Linda Osifo

Linda Osifo, Meg Otanwa and Morris Kay Sesay, are gifted artists, well read and with passion for the arts, retreated from their comfort zones to pursue a career in acting and film making. With hope in their hearts and a longing to succeed, these three are finally getting the acclaim hard work and determination bring. In this interview, they talk about the challenges of transition and their visions.

What inspired you to return home after 15 years in Canada? What inspired me to return home after 15 years in Canada was that I wanted to pursue my career in acting. As an individual, I am focused and want to build an outstanding career in the movie industry. Nigeria’s Nollywood, ranks 3rd in the world behind Hollywood and Bollywood. I felt that starting off in the movie industry here in my home country, would offer me the opportunity to achieve most of my goals. You have contested in several pageants in Canada. How was the experience for you? Yes, I was 1st runner-up Miss Nigeria Entertainment Canada in 2011 and 2nd runner-up Miss Africanada pageant 2011. The experience for me was very meaningful. I would say it has helped my self confidence and self awareness. It also provided me a platform to start my career, and other benefits that I use in my daily life today. What was growing up like for you? I had a decent childhood experience. I am the first daughter of my family. I’ve been blessed enough to have both of my mother and father around me while growing up, which of course, made life a bit easier. However, much was expected of me being the first daughter. So that made me grow up faster than I would have done. As an upcoming actress in Nollywood what challenges have you faced? Nollywood is a very big industry. There are a lot of talented individuals both A-listers and upcoming acts. The challenges I have faced mostly was trying to convince producers and directors to give me a chance in their projects. Also, it’s generally never easy when you are a new kid on the block; there is a lot of competition out there.

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How has the transition back home been for you after being out of the country for so long? It’s been quite a journey. I left Nigeria when I was about nine years old. Unfortunately, I never got to experience some great things and skills that I would have loved to acquire in my country. The transition sure wasn’t easy in the beginning, trying to cope with things such as unsteady electricity, different work ethics, heavy traffic, etc. the list goes on. But so far, it’s been a

The Producer’s Burden - Morris K. Sesay Sierra Leonean born Nollywood producer, Morris K. Sesay, left his home country with big dreams and, after many years in Nigeria, the vibrant actor and producer is finally getting much acclaim. With over 15 movies to his credit, Sesay is just getting warmed up. He has starred in most of his productions including “Birthday Bash”, “Paradox” and “Kamara’s Tree”. He plans to do more. In this interview, he talks about the challenges and vision for his film career.

great journey because the grace of God has truly been keeping me strong and steady through it all. Tell us about your current character in the “Desperate Housewives Africa TV series”. In the TV series, Desperate Housewives Africa, I played the bold, daring and sassy character called, Rhetta Moore who is Edie Brit in the American version. She’s a very interesting and fun character for anyone to act as. She’s the sultry and yet the troublemaker amongst the housewives. She’s a divorcee of four different marriages and loves to compete in everything, especially when it comes to men. The character allows me to be bold and creative. Did you always want to be an actress? Not to sound cliché but yes, I have always wanted to be an actress ever since I was young. I loved the presence of being on a stage and performing in front of an audience. I partook in my first stage play at the age of 12 in my elementary school. I got involved in church drama, minor modeling, fashion shows, and all sorts at a very young age and I guess the rest has been history. What do you think the Nollywood industry needs to grow? The Nollywood industry has grown. There has been a dramatic growth in Nollywood in the past 20 years since its inception. Newer and fresh talents are being showcased more; it has expanded its market internationally through cinemas and online platforms. I believe what the Nollywood industry needs more is a concrete support system from the government, to push producers to produce more films which will enable more jobs for directors, actors and crew members. What other projects are you working on at the moment? I’ve been doing more of movies lately; I have completed five movies that are likely to be out this year. I’ve also been working on another major TV sitcom, Uncomplicated that should be hitting the TV screen very soon. Apart from entertainment, my team and I are working on creating a platform for young children with speech disorder, something that is very passionate to me apart from acting. What should we expect from you for the future? There’s a lot that is yet to take place. But overall, you should expect one thing from me, which is ‘Greatness’.

How long have you been a movie producer? I have been producing movies for about seven years now. It has been an eye opening experience but its success with a few hiccups along the line. What challenges have you encountered so far? So many challenges. I mean, one invests so much time and energy into a project only to be swindled and have your spirit broken. I have lost money and made some bad decisions but, at the end of the day, I wouldn’t exchange it for anything in the world. How do you cope with actors or crew members who act unprofessionally during production? That happens quite often but, in this trade, one must learn to exercise patience as much as possible. Most times, if an actor or crew member is messing up, I just try to go on with the production and if it doesn’t work, I let everyone go and move on. Tell us about your most recent movie? My most recent movie is “16th Anniversary” and it’s directed by Frank Raja. The film is a love story that tells about the value of family and bringing a family together. What was growing up like for you? Growing up was fun. I grew up in Sierra Leone. I was the second child out of four kids and my parents got divorced when I was still very young. It didn’t really affect me much because my mom never made us feel like we were missing out on anything. Did you always want to produce films and act? Oh yes, very much so. I always had a flair for acting since I was young. I always wanted to produce and act. And I’m glad I accomplished my dreams. I hope to appeal to a wide audience. Was it difficult breaking into Nollywood as a foreigner? Not at all. I count myself as one of the

lucky few. I always knew the right people in the industry and had the right connections to break into it which made it easy for me and I am thankful everyday for it. What do you think the industry needs to improve on? There are a lot of things the industry needs to improve on and we are gradually getting there. In terms of production, we’re not a 100% yet, especially since we are lacking basic necessities; like electricity not being always available and the cost of production is on the high side. Would you say you are getting a good amount of appeal from your target audience? Yes, definitely. My movies have been doing quite well, thankfully, and I try to improve on each project I work on. Hopefully, in time to come, they will get even more appeal. What project are you working on at the moment? I am currently working on my “16th Anniversary” project. I can’t say so much about it but expect something exceptional. Are you single? (Laughs) Yes, I am single. You have a son. How do you handle your job and juggle it with him? Well, currently, I’m co-parenting. It’s hard being away from my son but I need to work in order to provide for him and, fortunately, his mother is around to help out most of the time. Do you have a particular movie genre you shoot or do you work on all genres? I work on all genres; I try not to restrict myself. I am a creative person and I research a lot so I try to go beyond the norm and push boundaries.

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REPORTAGE

Fufilling Her Dreams

- Linda Osifo

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FASHION

& ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

RUNWAY JAZZ: Lagos To Celebrate International Jazz Day With Fashion And Music By Sammi Sikpojie

his year, Lagos will join the world in celebrating International Jazz Day, a UNESCO initiative that began in 2011 to foster world peace and unity. Since then, April 30theach year has been dedicated to bringing communities, schools, artistes, historians, academicians and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate jazz. The event is also used to foster inter-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding and to reinforce international cooperation and communication which are the core principles of UNESCO. Come April 29 and 30 this year, the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos, will play host to “Runway Jazz” which has been put together by Sweet Sound Africa Promotions and Neo Mantra Ltd. This celebration will interlace jazz with fashion. Music accompanying runway is a norm these days because it is said that fashion and music are inseparable; music is an expression of an era or culture the fashion belongs to. “Runway Jazz” would be a 2-day celebration of

jazz, haute couture and fine dining. It would commence on the 29th of April with the runway event which would also be a night of jazz, runway presentations by top Nigerian fashion Afolabi Are, Nkiruka Oguadinma & Frank Osodi designers led by Frank Osodi of Bunor Speaking on the event, Afolabi Oke of Sweet Creazioni. Music would Sound African Promotions disclosed, “‘Runway be performed by Grammy Award winning Kirk Jazz’ is beyond a show. It is an experience that Whalum, an American jazz icon alongside host defines the impact of music on everyday life band Sweet Sound, Dare Art Alade, Omawumi, and allows us to express our culture in such a Yinka Davies, Tee Mac and Tosin Alao. The night way that we encourage peace and unity.” The would also be used to honour Nigerian music Managing Director of Neo Mantra Ltd., Nkiruka legends such as King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Victor Oguadinma, added: “‘Runway Jazz’ is designed Olaiya, Ebenezer Obey and Victor Uwaifo. to highlight our proudly Nigerian and African On 30th April, there would be masterclass and culture, talents and products all around the fine dining. The masterclass will be a training and world”. mentoring session by Kirk Whalum for aspiring “Runway Jazz” is a collaboration between Sweet musicians and instrumentalists. Sound African promotions and Neo Mantra Ltd.

Wizkid And Linda Ikeji In Social Media Fight By Sammi Sikpojie home he claimed he bought some years ago, which he actually rented. Oh, and by the way did I mention that his Porsche car is also on hire purchase? And no darling, you are not 25, we know your real age.”

wizkid & linda ikeji

It is now widely known that singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is having a bitter social media feud with popular gossip blogger Linda Ikeji. The beef which seems to have started a month ago got serious on Sunday last week. On Sunday, Linda posted on her Instagram “So my darling little “friend” Wizkid went on my IG page this morning to blast me for writing that he was given quit notice at the Lekki

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In reaction to this, Wizkid went on her Instagram page and made some obscene comments about her which she later deleted. His comments where full of profanity regarding Linda Ikeji’s body parts and claims that his director slept with her and abandoned her at the Hotel. He also took jabs at Linda regarding the fact that she is not married. The Ojuelegba crooner claims Linda had not achieved anything noteworthy when she was 25 years old. This has gotten mixed reactions from the social media crowd in Nigeria. Some people are taking sides, while some claim that both parties are acting immature.

WIZKID FEATURES ON DRAKE’S NEW SINGLE “ONE DANCE” Last week, American music star, Drake, released a new single in which he collaborated with top Nigerian pop drake & wizkid star, Wizkid. The single was released on itunes simultaneously with another single effort Drake did with hip hop heavy weights, Kanye West and Jay Z. The news of Wizkid’s collaboration got everybody talking about how far he has come regarding international acceptance and what it means for the Nigerian music industry. As expected, music lovers took to the internet to get the song by whatever means but were disappointed. The track, which US top magazine ‘Billboard’ claims has the potential to become a dancehall magnet, didn’t seem to impress the majority of Nigerians; they went on twitter to voice their disappointment . This is majorly because Wizkid barely participated in the song. Hearing it’s a collaboration, you play the track which is not up to three minutes long, waiting to hear the rich vocals of our ‘Ojuelegba’ star but when they come in towards the end of the track, his vocals are so faded, they don’t sound much like ‘Wizzy’. Plus, his part doesn’t last long enough for you to notice he even part of it. The good thing, though, is that his name is in the credits. That must count for something.

H E A L TH

HEALTHY LIVING 101 by - Teri Mendes

5 Key Nutrients Women

Need As They Age

Olive oil, which contains monounsaturated fatty acids, has also shown health benefits.

4. Calcium

1. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

2. Vitamin B12

Postmenopausal women, who lack certain nutrients in their diets, including vitamin B12, have an increased risk of becoming anemic, according to a recent study. Researchers looked at nearly 73,000 postmenopausal women who participated in the nine-year Women’s Health Initiative study. Among the women in the study, 5.5 percent were anemic. The researchers found that women with anemia tend to consume less protein, folate

Mens sana in corpore sano. (Your prayer must be for a sound mind in a sound body).

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Women today are so busy constantly managing others, be it at work or at home that we forget to manage ourselves. Today I have researched 5 key nutrients we as women need daily as we get older.

Although folic acid is perhaps best known as a vital nutrient for women to get during pregnancy, it’s also necessary for older women. “Folic acid is cardioprotective, so it helps build new tissue,” according to scientists...”It’s helpful all around.”Folic acid, or folate, is a B-complex vitamin the body needs to create red blood cells. Signs of low folic acid levels include anemia, weight loss, weakness, headaches and high levels of homocysteine in the blood, a risk factor for heart disease. In fact, women who consume more folic acid have a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a 2005 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers looked at nearly 94,000 women between ages 27 and 44, and about 62,000 women between ages 43 and 70 with no history of hypertension. The data were collected during the Nurses’ Health Study. The researchers compared women who consumed at least 1,000 micrograms of folic acid daily with those who consumed less than 200 micrograms daily. They found that 12,347 of the older women had high blood pressure, and that those consuming the higher amount of folic acid were about 18 percent less likely to have the condition. In other words, there were about six fewer cases of hypertension per 1,000 women yearly among those consuming 1,000 micrograms of folic acid. This doesn’t mean women should take 1,000 micrograms a day of folic acid, but they should try to take the recommended daily allowance of 400 micrograms, the researchers said. Folic acid can be found in leafy green vegetables, citrus, squash, berries, nuts and olive oil.

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(also called vitamin B9), iron, vitamin C and vitamin B12. Low levels of vitamin B12 tend to occur in women as they age. Older adults may not have enough hydrochloric acid in their stomach to absorb the vitamin. Women who don’t get enough of B12 can experience fatigue, weight loss, poor memory, dementia and depression. Although B12 has been suggested as a way to treat memory loss, boost mood and increase energy and concentration, there isn’t enough evidence to show that it improves these conditions. The recommended daily amount of B12 is 2.4 micrograms daily for adults, and the vitamin can be found in foods such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and fortified breakfast cereals. For women who are vegetarians or vegans, a supplement is often necessary or B12 injections or transdermal patches, because they are the best way promote the body’s absorption of the vitamin.

3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Eating a higher amount of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is linked with a lower risk of heart disease among women, according to a 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Omega-3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat. This healthy fat may also help slow down the growth of plaque buildup in the arteries and lowers blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. “Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can increase the good cholesterol, and decrease the bad one,”. Several studies have found that fish oil supplements — about 1 to 4 grams per day — reduced triglyceride levels by 20 to 50 percent. The AHA recommends eating fish — particularly fatty fish like salmon, tilapia or codfish — at least twice a week.

Calcium helps the body make new bone cells, and as women approach menopause, the ability to make new bone cells decreases. Drinking milk does not provide enough calcium to make up the difference. Studies recommend that in addition to eating calcium-rich dairy foods, older women should take 600 milligrams calcium supplements twice a day. The two main forms of calcium in supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive, but is absorbed best when taken with food, according to the National Institute of Health. While calcium citrate is more expensive, it can be absorbed on an empty stomach. Besides dairy products, calcium can also be found in tofu, cereals, soy and rice beverages, vegetables such as kale, broccoli and Chinese cabbage, and fish with soft bones such as sardines and salmon.

5. Vitamin D

Women who don’t get enough vitamin D could develop brittle bones, or even worse, osteoporosis. A study published in July 2015 in the New England Journal of Medicine found taking high doses (800 international units) of vitamin D daily could reduce the risk of hip fractures in older women by 30 percent. There are three ways of getting vitamin D: from the skin, from your diet and from vitamin supplements. Unfortunately, as the skin ages, it has less ability to produce vitamin D in response to sun exposure. But women can boost their vitamin D intake by consuming four 8-ounce servings of low-fat dairy products every day. That would be equal to three glasses of either 1 percent or skimmed milk. “Women who don’t drink a lot of milk or are lactose intolerant like me can take a multivitamin, eat low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, and try hard cheese, vitamin D-fortified orange juice or legumes as part of a daily diet. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which helps keep aging bones strong.

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 April 10, 2016 /

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Adebola Williams holds 30th birthday dinner

Online magazine holds editorial party

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ono bello Bez Idakula

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By - Oscar Ochiogu

Somleke

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DJ Caise

BAILEYS CELEBRATES AMAZING WOMAN WINNERS

Evbade Ohiowele Isio Wanogho

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Cross section of winners

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Omowunmi Akinifesi

Uche Nnaji

Vimbai Mutinhiri

Michelle-Dede

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