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• Folorunsho Alakija Installed As First Female Chancellor In Nigeria • Vlisco Celebrates On Mothers’ Day

Editor’s Note Since coming out with ‘Johnny’, Yemi Alade has recorded a phenomenal rise in her music career. Without a doubt, she is one of the best known voices on the continent today; a journey which began with winning the ‘Peak Talent Hunt’.

While the show is now in hiatus, Yemi has continued her shine.

In this interview, the talented singer tells Pamela Echemunor of her life on fame lane and jists about her expected album drop. All in pp.

8-10.

On our fashion pages, we are back on the AMVCA red carpet.

How did our celebs finish off their looks? From accessories to beauty, we give our ratings on who nailed it. See pp. 6-7.

We are back with more on men’s trends. Last week’s interview with Tex Egbedi got us so many responses from the guys; they accused us of neglecting issues that affect them. Sorry guys! From this week, we shall make men’s trends and issues a regular feature.

By now, you would have observed that we have four editions of Allure. Yes? The Fashion Edition, The Wedding Issue, The Entertainment Edition, Nnei & which you are reading, and The The Business of Ibrahim Clark -When Love Happens Looking Good CEO Edition. Why did we segment the magazine into four?

The reason is simple: we want every sector to have a stake in the magazine. Allure is for all. It’s all about you. (Allure readers).

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“There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness”.

- Friedrich Nietzsche

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time”.

- Maya Angelou

“The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image.

Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them”.

- Thomas Merton

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Classic vs Trendy By - Jemi Ekunkubor The days were when men maintained strict rules when dressing for work. The work place and boardroom remain a very serious setting. With suits, classic dressers still adhere to strict rules of adorning conservative colours of black, navy blue, midnight blue, grey and brown.

But times are changing and even the classic dresser is beginning to accept the fact that fashion boundaries and restrictions are beginning to disappear. Today, men are “talking about being conservatively stylish� says Tex Egbedi, Creative head of the Texen label.

The younger generation of men are breaking out of convention. It is not a strange sight anymore to see a man in a red suit or purple suit but these colours are often rocked at night. They are made popular by celebrities and entertainers at award ceremonies and other entertainment shows. So for the trendy dresser, care is the word when breaking out of convention. But for a more sober show like business dinners, such bright colours may just be out of place.

Which ever side of the divide you are in, age appropriateness is very key.

Classic two button grey suit.

Two button black suit nicley accesorised with bow tie.

Accessories

Young people now wear bright coloured socks.

As with suits, the choice of accessory is also changing.

While the classic dresser adheres to lace up shoes such as leather brogues, the trend dresser subscribes to footwear like trainers and other non classic shoes.

While the classic dresser wears black or grey or navy blue pair of socks, trendy man subscribe to a bit of colour such as a pair of red socks peeping out of his trousers hem.

Wine coloured three piece suit accessorised with matching monk strap pair of shoes.

Double breasted suit accessorised with trainers.

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Mike Ezuruonye

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MEN

WHO WORE IT BEST AT THE

AMVCA By - Funke Ajomale

All of the time, we are focused on the women and we tend to miss the male dapperness and fashion. They might look dressed the same because it’s all blazers, jackets and tux but there are certain ones who make the extra effort to give us a different taste of the regular and this year at the AMVCA’s , we picked eight of them.

chris attoh

ike ogbonna

Here’s how they were picked, fit, colour, cut, mix match, shoes and poise. You can put on a $3000 Armani suit and still look like it came from a local tailor if it doesn’t sit, fit or worn right. And for guys, the shoes have to be perfect and worn right. Oxfords and Monks do well on a three piece suit, tux and well fitted suits.

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Under stated is often something that’s left at home when it comes to awards shows.

That’s why Aduni Ade’s dainty statement necklaces hit a major style chord.

Lilian wins the award for most original use of a bracelet. Doubling up on statement cuffs was a totally clever and unique way to incorporate accessories into a complete flowy frock.

Adunni ade

This sultry actress pair of showed off in terms of her fashion. She paired her metallic and silver studs dress (which is flawless on its own) with a pair of crystal chandelier earrings and silver clutch to transform the already great outfit into a style moment.

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A C V M A a l a

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By Yemisi Suleiman frica’s celebrities stepped out in style on the red carpet of the foremost movie awards ceremony, the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCAs). And of course, one of the best parts of watching the AMVCAs is scooping out all of the fabulous, to-die-for frocks, but we can’t forget about all the covetable accessories.

Accessories can make or break an outfit and are key for showing off a little personality.

The ladies of this year’s red carpet, brought their A-games when it came to accessorising their gowns. We know it takes

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a special eye to pair the right shoes with the right bag and the right jewellery. That is why it’s time to highlight those who did it well.

Walking the red carpet in a stunning tail gown, Ini opted for a few small pieces of statement bling. A crystal ring and crystal-embellished headband added a hint of shimmer to her romantic look. ini edo

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Amidst all the gorgeous glam gowns, it’s refreshing to see a few contemporary, trendy pieces out on the red carpet. We love Isio Wanogho’s elegant lace ball gown and edgy crystal ear cuff.

These stunning earrings perfectly accent the actresses’ gown. The studded clutch, simple braceltte and cocktail ring were a splash of sophistication that perfectly completed the whole look. stephanie linus

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FA S H I ON

BEAUTY LOOKS FROM

RED CARPET

By Pamela Echemunor

Getting set for the red carpet can take weeks, even months of preparation, so as to get everything right down to the number. This involves everything from the dress, hair, shoes, even your skin condition counts, because without this, your makeup might not be as spot-on with everything else. At the just concluded AMVCA’s, the ladies deserve a big high five for bringing the glam on, and not just with their dresses, but their bold hair dos and beautiful faces. Here are some looks that made quite an impression.

SKIN BRIGHT AND GLOWING For the perfect red carpet skin glow, make sure you start exfoliating your skin long before the main event.

Try to drink lots of water and stay away from those overly oily foods. This is just a starting tip, while doing your makeup; opt for a good concealer and a bronzer as well to get the best contour results, this will also give the illusion of flawless and beautiful skin.

The cat eye trend Go feisty with nice cat eye lining, this gives the eyes that added pop! If yours eyes are this dramatic, then opt for a light hued lipstick, go earthy with light brown, nude or light pink.

dolapo oni

Red carpet braids

Naturalistas reign Naturalistas ruled the red carpet this year, kudos to these bold and beautiful ladies embracing their natural curls, they stole the night with this look and were praised for it by the host of the night IK. These ladies proved that with a proper hair care regimen, you too can have natural hair to be envied.

Braids have become a new trend on the red carpet, with celebrities finding innovative ways to style and switch it up. kiki

Out goes the pout Once upon a time everyone wanted to get the big red pouty lips; right now, it’s all about darker lips. This year, red carpet beauties went with shades of purple, watermelon, maroon and pink, and they killed it.

Who says you can’t pout without red!

omoni oboli

Shimmered lids and perfect brows Add a bit of shimmer to your eyes and sharpen your brows for the perfect red carpet look. And as always if your eyes are the focal point of the look, dial down the lip tone, go light and supple for the perfect match.

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REPORTAGE

REPORTAGE both cultural practices - from the food, the love etc. It was fun growing up.

Yemi Alade

- Beating The Odds

By - Pamela Echemunor

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emi Eberechi Alade, popularly known as Yemi Alade, is an afro-pop musical artiste who made her rise to stardom after winning the ‘Peak Talent Show’ in 2009. The afro-pop princess, who is a graduate of the University of Lagos with a degree in Geography, always had a flair for music. After winning the ‘Peak Talent Show’ competition, she went on to release her first single titled “Fimisile”, She didn’t make her big break in the industry until late 2013, when she released her hit Song “Johnny” which was leaked on the internet. By 2014, with the YouTube video of the song raking in over 32 million views, Yemi Alade took centre stage.

She has since released several hits and is currently working on promoting her “Mama Africa” album. In this interview, she talks about the good, the bad and the truly remarkable.

It has been 7 years since you won the ‘Peak Talent Show’. How would you say your rise to

fame has influenced you?

There are many ways my rise to fame has influenced me; being famous means that more people know you. Definitely, becoming a household name has helped the circulation of my music round the world. I release music now and it gets the appeal of a large audience almost immediately compared to the way it was in the beginning when the days were slower and it took a longer process for people to get my music.

What was the inspiration behind your hit song “Johnny”?

I really can’t tell what the inspiration was but after the song came out, I realized that I was writing based on personal experience.

You have a remarkable sense of style. Who would you say inspires your fashion?

There are a lot of people that I love but when I look at my fashion sense and my fashion choices, I realize that I basically inspire myself; but my biggest inspiration is Africa.

You have performed on international platforms. What does it feel like compared to

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when you perform at home in Nigeria?

Hmmm! Well, it’s two ways for me. It’s always unbelievable because you’re in a new environment with people that, sometimes, don’t even speak your language but they are in love with your music. There are many instances where people are screaming, people faint, people can’t catch their breath, people are crying etc. You see these things when Michael Jackson was performing (laughs).

It’s overwhelming but there is something about Lagos. It’s unlike any other place.

Sometimes, on stage, they can dull your spirit.

It’s not all the time that the audience is upbeat.

Outside Lagos, it is as turned up as the entire world. They are always lively. Although in New York, they cheer well for the big artistes but everywhere else is ever more so.

What was growing up like for you?

Growing up was more about the academics for me. As a child, I lived directly opposite my primary school so, basically, there was no way out for me. My parents never allowed me attend any birthday party etc. but I was an energy bunny. I had a lot of energy locked up and I used it to partake successfully in a lot of social activities in school. Also, being a child from mixed marriage, I enjoyed a lot of perks from

Being a woman in the music industry, have you ever encountered any sort of harassment?

Oh! There is always harassment especially at the point when you’re a “nobody”. That’s when the biggest harassment happens because a lot of people rather want to help themselves with your body than help your career, which is quite disheartening. But even as I am right now, it’s still the same thing but just a higher class of people whose names I can’t mention so as to avoid trouble. I guess, it comes with the package.

What difficulties did you face on your rise to the top?

They were numerous. First, music is a very finance-intensive industry and, at the moment, we don’t exactly have people like Sony Music Group that would just come on the scene and drop a huge sum. So, basically everybody is ‘self employed’.

Financing was a big problem. At a point, I would beg producers to produce songs for me and, because I didn’t have any money or whatever, I’ll have to beg them with fuel to record for me. I am really grateful for that opportunity.

Other situations were when people who you need don’t know you or don’t respect your music yet. You have to go the extra mile to impress. There were a lot of shows I was booked for that I ended up not performing because they just thought I was going to arrive and waste their time.

The biggest issue was even getting paid. I think, I actually really started getting paid about 2 - 3 years ago. My first pay was like twenty thousand naira and before I got that, my manager had to hold the person by the shorts! I’ve encountered a lot of obstacles and challenges but we thank God.

At a point, I would beg producers to produce songs for me and, because I didn’t have any money or whatever, I’ll have to beg them with fuel to record for me.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIK PHOTOGRAPHY: AHAM IBELEME STYLIST: Jane Michael Ekanem MAKE-UP: Chinonso Arubayi for @LookArtMe HAIR: TJ FOR HAIRCRAFT OUTFITS: SUIT: Big Ben Kilani 2ND OUT FIT: Clothes,Shoes,Bag and Accesories are from Distinctive Trends Boutique.

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REPORTAGE both cultural practices - from the food, the love etc. It was fun growing up.

Yemi Alade

- Beating The Odds

By - Pamela Echemunor

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emi Eberechi Alade, popularly known as Yemi Alade, is an afro-pop musical artiste who made her rise to stardom after winning the ‘Peak Talent Show’ in 2009. The afro-pop princess, who is a graduate of the University of Lagos with a degree in Geography, always had a flair for music. After winning the ‘Peak Talent Show’ competition, she went on to release her first single titled “Fimisile”, She didn’t make her big break in the industry until late 2013, when she released her hit Song “Johnny” which was leaked on the internet. By 2014, with the YouTube video of the song raking in over 32 million views, Yemi Alade took centre stage.

She has since released several hits and is currently working on promoting her “Mama Africa” album. In this interview, she talks about the good, the bad and the truly remarkable.

It has been 7 years since you won the ‘Peak Talent Show’. How would you say your rise to

fame has influenced you?

There are many ways my rise to fame has influenced me; being famous means that more people know you. Definitely, becoming a household name has helped the circulation of my music round the world. I release music now and it gets the appeal of a large audience almost immediately compared to the way it was in the beginning when the days were slower and it took a longer process for people to get my music.

What was the inspiration behind your hit song “Johnny”?

I really can’t tell what the inspiration was but after the song came out, I realized that I was writing based on personal experience.

You have a remarkable sense of style. Who would you say inspires your fashion?

There are a lot of people that I love but when I look at my fashion sense and my fashion choices, I realize that I basically inspire myself; but my biggest inspiration is Africa.

You have performed on international platforms. What does it feel like compared to

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when you perform at home in Nigeria?

Hmmm! Well, it’s two ways for me. It’s always unbelievable because you’re in a new environment with people that, sometimes, don’t even speak your language but they are in love with your music. There are many instances where people are screaming, people faint, people can’t catch their breath, people are crying etc. You see these things when Michael Jackson was performing (laughs).

It’s overwhelming but there is something about Lagos. It’s unlike any other place.

Sometimes, on stage, they can dull your spirit.

It’s not all the time that the audience is upbeat.

Outside Lagos, it is as turned up as the entire world. They are always lively. Although in New York, they cheer well for the big artistes but everywhere else is ever more so.

What was growing up like for you?

Growing up was more about the academics for me. As a child, I lived directly opposite my primary school so, basically, there was no way out for me. My parents never allowed me attend any birthday party etc. but I was an energy bunny. I had a lot of energy locked up and I used it to partake successfully in a lot of social activities in school. Also, being a child from mixed marriage, I enjoyed a lot of perks from

Being a woman in the music industry, have you ever encountered any sort of harassment?

Oh! There is always harassment especially at the point when you’re a “nobody”. That’s when the biggest harassment happens because a lot of people rather want to help themselves with your body than help your career, which is quite disheartening. But even as I am right now, it’s still the same thing but just a higher class of people whose names I can’t mention so as to avoid trouble. I guess, it comes with the package.

What difficulties did you face on your rise to the top?

They were numerous. First, music is a very finance-intensive industry and, at the moment, we don’t exactly have people like Sony Music Group that would just come on the scene and drop a huge sum. So, basically everybody is ‘self employed’.

Financing was a big problem. At a point, I would beg producers to produce songs for me and, because I didn’t have any money or whatever, I’ll have to beg them with fuel to record for me. I am really grateful for that opportunity.

Other situations were when people who you need don’t know you or don’t respect your music yet. You have to go the extra mile to impress. There were a lot of shows I was booked for that I ended up not performing because they just thought I was going to arrive and waste their time.

The biggest issue was even getting paid. I think, I actually really started getting paid about 2 - 3 years ago. My first pay was like twenty thousand naira and before I got that, my manager had to hold the person by the shorts! I’ve encountered a lot of obstacles and challenges but we thank God.

At a point, I would beg producers to produce songs for me and, because I didn’t have any money or whatever, I’ll have to beg them with fuel to record for me.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIK PHOTOGRAPHY: AHAM IBELEME STYLIST: Jane Michael Ekanem MAKE-UP: Chinonso Arubayi for @LookArtMe HAIR: TJ FOR HAIRCRAFT OUTFITS: SUIT: Big Ben Kilani 2ND OUT FIT: Clothes,Shoes,Bag and Accesories are from Distinctive Trends Boutique.

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Tell us about your “Mama Africa” album.

My “Mama Africa” album, in one short sentence, is “The diary of an African woman.” It features songs that describe me as strong but a bit light headed; some things I said came out exactly as I felt it. It’s a story about every African woman.

Your song “Nagode” had a lot of appeal. What is the inspiration behind it?

“Nagode” is a song written by Selebobo. It even took me a while to tap into the song and own it mentally but the message is one that cannot hide. The message encourages everyone to thank God in abundance and even when there is nothing. It is an evergreen song and I believe it will echo on.

There were speculations about bad treatment African artistes got at the BET Awards last year. What’s your take on that?

Well, my take on that is clear. I put up a long post online and to coin it, I basically accused BET of treating Africans badly by giving the awards backstage. After flying 12-17 hours, all the way from all parts of Africa, just to be presented with awards backstage! But then, I was upset and hadn’t done my homework. Then, it occurred to me that if we haven’t been able to circulate our music properly to other parts of the world, we don’t have a right to be angry at them yet.

We need to build a following and then, definitely, a category will be put up for us and presented on stage, live on the show. (As you know) not all the categories, at the end of the day, got presented that night. Like I said earlier, I was upset then but realized I have to do my own home work.

Is there any “Johnny” in your life, at the moment, or is there a Mr. Right?

I refuse to have a ‘Johnny’ in Jesus name (laughs).

There have been speculations of you wanting to date Phyno. Should we expect any fireworks soon?

You guys should leave Phyno alone. I’m begging you.

...I flew all the way from Nigeria to London for one reason only and that was to perform at the Wembley

As one of the leading female artistes in the industry, what would you attribute your success to?

Definitely God is the master planner in my career and will always be. I tried to be innovative and staying blind to challenges and just overcoming them. I also give it up to Him that sees your dreams and works tirelessly to ensure that it comes to pass. That would be the core of everything for me.

Tell us about your “King of Queens” album.

The “King of Queens” album is my debut album. It’s an album that was recorded over years and it’s an album that shows me at different levels and stages as an artiste growing in music, talent and in dimension. It’s a work of art that I will forever hold dear to my heart.

Congratulations on grabbing multiple nominations and winning two awards at the MAMAs last year. How did that make you feel?

Hmmm! The words that can best describe that moment is: “Wow! At last!” I had been nominated for different awards and hadn’t bagged anyone until when I won that MTV Base; then, all the others just started trickling in. I started winning others.

You lost your father not long ago. How did you cope and how are you coping with that?

It’s a huge loss! It is a space in my heart that can never be filled by anybody. The memories, the good times, his work and his legacy are what keep me going in all I do in life.

Tell us about your song with Phyno - “Taking Over Me”. What inspired that?

Most times, I write based on fiction. I can’t remember the mind frame I was in then but I just went with the flow. I

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guess, it was just how I felt at the time.

Do you write all your lyrics?

Oh yes, I do. But, for my “Mama Africa” album, I actually let someone write two songs for me.

You escaped, thankfully, from a fire outbreak in London and wrote about three items you couldn’t leave behind - the phone and the Bible were understandable. Why was the iconic Invanity outfit so important?

It was 100% important for two reasons. One, it’s a luxury item if you’ve ever shopped from her; in the sense that her pieces don’t cost 5 naira. You know that you are paying for your money’s worth.

Secondly, I flew all the way from Nigeria to London for one reason only and that was to perform at the Wembley Arena. I will not miss that for anything, anything at all. The entire building was razed to ashes and all I could think was I must perform in that grand outfit and then go home feeling like a Don! So, that dress, at the end of the day, was important. To tell you the truth, I carried that dress first (laughs).

How would you describe your style?

In a few words, I would say original and easy going because I like to be very comfortable in my clothes; African with a little bit of edge and sometimes make it sassy. It’s very confident. I like comfortable fashion.

Did you always want to be a performer?

Oh yes, I’ve always wanted to be a performer.

If you weren’t doing music, what career line would you have ventured into?

I would probably use my degree in Geography for

What do you think the music industry needs?

A structure for starters and, probably, a messiah because someone has to sacrifice while some other person wins. But you know, we also need to learn to look out for each other, not just because of now, but so that our children and so on can enjoy the benefit of our struggles.

You are one of the most successful female artistes in Nigeria. What would you say needs to be done to promote more females in the industry?

I think, we should continue to do the right music. Most especially, we should try and be united. There is strength in unity compared to just single handed movements. I think, there’s too much work we have to do amongst ourselves, first of all. Then, the world will give us the exposure that we really deserve. Other than that, I know females have to do a lot of work like make-up, fashion etc.

That takes hours compared to guys.

I think all we need to do is throw in extra hours to make it work so that people don’t put guys over us because we are evenly talented.

What is your take on excessive sexual displays in music videos recently?

Wow. I won’t say I support it but, sometimes, nudity is art. Although when it is in excess, these days, it actually doesn’t make sense and is no longer appealing. Maybe, at a point, it was but now it’s grouse. These ladies portraying nudity in videos are grown ups. They have chosen to do that with their lives and if that is the value of their bodies to them, then so be it. It’s grouse to me.

Are you involved in any philanthropic work at the moment?

Yes, I am involved with the ‘One Oak Life Foundation’.

What projects are you working on at the moment?

Right now, it’s “Mama Africa” for me and you can get that on my website. For now, promoting the album is priority, releasing videos and eventually going on all the tours - from Africa to Europe. Hopefully, at some point, (we will go) to Asia because we have a lot of fans there.

HEA L T H

HEALTHY LIVING101 6

By - Teri Mendes

Foods You Never Knew Were Loaded with Carbs 1. BAKED BEANS: The more you eat, the more you… load up on carbs? Sure, if they’re premade baked beans. In their natural state, beans are naturally high in carbs, but much of those are complex carbs and beneficial fiber. Plus, they are high in protein. But many popular varieties of canned baked beans have a lot of added sugar. About 12 grams per half-cup serving. “The American Heart Association recommends women consume no more than 24 grams a day of sugar.” So that’s half a day’s sugar in one side dish. Don’t write off beans altogether, though, just baked beans.

2. FIGS: No doubt about it, figs are a superfood.

Full of fiber, they are also a great source of copper, potassium, manganese, and pantothenic acid.

But when you take the water out of a fig, you’re left with a tiny, toothsome nugget dense in nutrients, fiber—and carbs.

Mindlessly pop half a dozen dried figs and you’ve just consumed more than 30 grams of carbohydrates! Still, according to Lori Zanini, R.D., with HealthCare Partners and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, dried figs have plenty of pros. “They are fat- and cholesterol-free and a great whole food snack option on the go because they don’t require refrigeration. Just be mindful of portion size

3. PRUNE JUICE: It’s not often (if ever) that we wake up craving a glass of prune juice. But it is healthy—packed with

fiber and sorbitol, it’s also a good source of vitamins C, K, B6, riboflavin, niacin.

All that and nearly 45 grams of carbs per eight ounce serving. The good news is that the naturally occurring sugar in prune juice is preferable to the stuff you find in sugar-sweetened beverages. But if you’re craving for some juice and watching your carb intake, opt for a glass of orange juice freshly squeezed that is, (26 grams of carbs) or grapefruit juice (23 grams).

4. COOKIES: If you think sugarfree cookies are a carb-free pass, think again. Many actually pack almost as many carbs as those baked with sugar. “Three sugar-free commercially prepared chocolate chip cookies will average around 20 grams of carbohydrates while three regular commercially prepared chocolate chip cookies will average around 28 grams of carbohydrates,” enough said!

5. BBQ SAUCE: This non-fat condiment is no innocent. Studies show that most bottled sauces contain four to 10 grams of sugar per serving. Portion control is key here, especially when it’s easy to underestimate. For example, a piece of (four

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e t o u Q of the week Beauty is but a lease from nature.

- EDWARD COUNSEL, Maxims rib) spare rib is made with a single two-tablespoon serving, so go easy on the sauce people!

6. CHESTNUT: Whether they’re eaten raw or roasted over an open fire, you may think that all nuts are both calorie and protein dense, but the chestnut is the exception to the rule. This little carb capsule is a starchy oddball amongst its nutty brethren. A single ounce serving has about 15 grams of carbs and less than a gram of protein; the same serving of peanuts or almonds have around six grams of carbs, while walnuts have less than four. On the flip side, chestnuts only pack about one-third the calories as the same amount of other popular nuts, so moderation is key.

BEAUTY BYTES:

People with oily hair may need to shampoo every day, while people with dry hair may only need to shampoo once a week.

That is 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, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

Dear Imeh, If you live in Lagos, Quinoa can be bought from Park and Shop, L’epicerie Supermarket on Idowu Martins off Adeola Odeku V.I. Lagos.

Best wishes, Teri M

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FEATURE

KATHY EMIKO

BodyPerfect

Reasons Why You Need a Mango Every Day Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating a mango every day.

NUTRITION CHART One cup of mangoes (225 gms contain) contains the following percentages that apply to daily value.

105 calories 76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant and immune booster) 25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and vision) 11 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins (hormone production in brain and heart disease prevention) 9 percent healthy probiotic fibre 9 percent copper (copper is a co-factor for many vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells) 7 percent potassium (to balance out our high sodium intake) 4 percent magnesium 1. Fights cancer Antioxidants like quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat present in mango protect the body against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.

2. Keeps cholesterol in check Mango has high level of vitamin C, pectin and fibres that help to lower serum cholesterol levels. Fresh mango is a rich source of potassium, which is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps to control heart rate and blood pressure.

3. Skin cleanser Mangoes help you unclog your pores and add freshness to the face.

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Mangoes are applicable to any skin type. They help clear clogged pores that cause acne. Just slice a mango into thin pieces and keep them on your face for 10 to 15 minutes and then take bath or wash your face and see the results.

4. Alkalizes the body According to natural health school.com, mango is rich in tartaric acid, malic acid and traces of citric acid that primarily help in maintaining the alkali reserve of the body.

5. Weight loss Mango has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel fuller. Also, the fibrous fruit boosts the digestive function of the body by burning additional calories, helping in weight loss.

6. Aphrodisiac Mango has aphrodisiac qualities and is also called the ‘love fruit’. Mangoes increase the virility in men.

Vitamin E, which is abundantly present in mangoes, helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

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By Pamela Echemunor

With Pamela Echemunor

Delicious ways to enjoy Peanut Butter TASTY MINT COCKTAIL Mint also known as Mentha, is a herbal leaf that has so many health benefits ranging from detoxifying to cleaning and slimming. Mint is used in making soaps, toothpaste, and beauty products as well. The leaves are used either fresh or dried for teas and food. Here are a few delicious and healthy cocktails made with mint.

Mint Julep Ingredients

• 6 Mint Leaves • ½ oz Sugar Syrup • 2 ½ oz Bourbon

Method

Jumble the mint leaves with the sugar syrup to release the oils from the mint leaves. Add the bourbon and fill the lowball glass with crushed ice. Stir the drink and garnish with a sprig or two of mint.

Mojito Ingredients

• 2.5 cl Lime Juice • 6 Mint Leaves • 5 cl White Rum • Top up Soda Water • Teaspoon Sugar Syrup • Dash Angostura Bitter

Method

Jumble the mint leaves with the sugar syrup and lime juice to release the oils from the mint leaves.

Next, fill up the glass with crushed ice and pour in the angostura bitter and the rum. Top up with the soda water and give it a stir. The classic mojito is loved the world over..

Virgin Mojito

Ingredients

• 2.5 cl Lime Juice • 7 Mint Leaves • 5 cl Apple Juice • 1.25 cl Sugar Syrup

Method

Jumble the mint leaves with the sugar syrup in a highball glass. Add some crushed ice and top up the glass with apple juice and lime juice. Stir and serve. Optional garnish of some mint leaves and a slice of lime.

Absinthe Frappe

Ingredients

• 1½ oz Absinthe • 6-8 Mint Leaves • Top up with Soda Water • ½ oz Sugar Syrup

Method

Jumble the mint leaves with a touch of the sugar syrup.

Add the mixture into a mixing tin with the rest of the sugar syrup and the absinthe. Shake vigorously then strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Top up with a couple of dashes of soda water, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.

Who doesn’t love peanut butter? It’s delicious and yummy. We all grew up with the P.B and J (Peanut butter and jelly sandwich) lunch treat, but there are other fun and mouth-watering ways to enjoy peanut butter. Try out these tongue-tingling recipes for enjoying peanut butter.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN Ingredients • Peanut butter • Popcorn • ½ cup of honey • ½ cup of sugar • Salt Method: Place 8 cups air-popped popcorn in a large bowl. Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Bring 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, swirling pan to dissolve sugar, and cook until foamy and slightly darker in color, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and 3/4 teaspoon salt; stir until mixture is smooth. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread out on prepared sheet. Let cool completely. Break into bite-size piece.

ROCKY ROAD TREATS Ingredients • Chocolate chips • Peanut butter • Butter • Pretzels • Mini marshmallows • Roasted peanuts Method: Combine 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, and 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, 8-10 minutes. Let stand until cool but not set, 15-20 minutes. Stir in 2 cups broken pretzels, 2 cups mini-marshmallows, and 1 cup roasted peanuts. Press into a buttered 8×8″ baking dish and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Cut into 16 squares.

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FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA INSTALLED AS FIRST FEMALE CHANCELLOR IN NIGERIA By - Oscar Ochiogu

Business and fashion Icon, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija has been installed as the Chancellor of the Osun State University, Oshogbo. By the installation, Mrs Alakija becomes the first female Chancellor to be appointed by a government owned university.

The honour came at a time when women are being encouraged to improve on their education, especially in Nigeria and Africa where the women and the girl child are still very much under-represented.

Mrs. Alakija said, “Women are treading in previously held uncharted territories, where only men were seen. This is another glass ceiling being broken by womanhood and I thank God for His grace for letting me be a part of it.

Undoubtedly, history has been made.”

PRINCE OLAGUNSOYE OYINLOLA & PROF. MICHEAL FABORODE

RT. HON. NAJEEM SALAAM, MRS. OYEBOLA ADEPELE OJO & MR. GBOYEGA OYETOLA

PROF. OGUNTOLA ALAMU, CHIEF MODUPE ALAKIJA, DR. FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA, MR. RAUF AREGBESOLA, OTUNBA (MRS) GRACE TITI LAOYE-TOMORI & PROF. OBAFEMI AJIBOLA

DR. AYODELE OWOADE

HRMS. OBA ABDUL RASHED ADEWALE, OBA ADEDOKUN ABOLARIN & OBA SAMUEL IDOWU

HRMS. OBA JIMOH OYETUNJI OLANIPEKUN, OLORI JELILAT OLANIPEKUN & OBA SIKIRULAI

VLISCO CELEBRATES ON MOTHERS’ DAY By - Oscar Ochiogu

ADAEZE ALILONU

RANTI

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EJIRO AMOS-TAFERI

AISHA IME-JAMES

In celebration of Mothers’ Day and International Women’s Day, premium quality Ankara fabric manufacturer, Vlisco, gathered women and their families to say a big thank you and also celebrate the uniqueness of womanhood.

Held at the Vlisco Boutique at the Ikeja City Mall, the forum afforded clients of the fabric to bare their minds on how they juggle taking care of the home, their interests and working hard to move up the ladder of success in the corporate world and private businesses.

Mrs Dotun Akande, CEO of St Patrick Speech & Language school, Designer Ejiro Amos-Tafari and Adaeze Alilonu who moderated, all agreed that women needed to pamper themselves and look for something that helps them to detox after taking care of their families and their businesses, as a woman often neglect to praise herself.

Classical singer, Ranti serenaded with different songs as women were arrayed in different colourful ankaras. Marketing Manager of Vlisco, Mrs Adaeze Alilonu said that the brand was now a 100 years and it has been at the fore front of empowering tailors and designers in Nigeria. She added that Vlisco was partnerring with Dana Air as every passenger would have a treat of Vlisco and people who patronise the ankara fabric, would have opportunity to travel on the airline. “We pride ourselves as a premium quality fabric that passes through 27 processes to emerge as a product. Now in our 100th year, we plan on various CSR projects as we’ve been doing. We came here to thank our customers and encourage them to continue”.

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EBONYLIFE FILMS CELEBRATES WOMEN TO A SPECIAL SCREENING OF ‘FIFTY’ ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY By - Oscar Ochiogu

OMONI OBOLI

NSE IKPE-ETIM

OMAWUMI

CHINENYE LAWRENCE

YOLANDA OKEREKE

OLAWUNMI KOLAWOLE

To mark the 2016 International Women’s Day, EbonyLife Films, hosted about 200 women to special private champagne screening of FIFTY at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos.

For Mo Abudu, Founder of EbonyLife Films and Executive producer of ‘FIFTY’ , the event was a nice way to “extend a gesture to women everywhere of all ages and background and treat them to a private screening of our movie FIFTY. This is also a girl’s night out that will have champagne, popcorn and special cupcakes served all in a bid to celebrate women as we all have a story worth celebrating”.

Key characters in Fifty who were present, Ireti Doyle, Omoni Oboli, Nse Ikpe Etim, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and Uzor Osimkpa were presented with bouquets of flowers in celebration of their roles.

Also present and celebrated was bread seller turned celebrity, Olajumoke Orisaguna.

MO ABUDU

L-R: MARGARET OBI, GRACE GIWA, KENNETH OKIGBO, ALBERT OTUEDON & PATRICIA ARAWORE

REAR ADMIRAL PORBENI

BRODRICK BOZIMO KATE & MARK CUTTING THEIR 70TH BIRTHDAY CAKE

MARK AND KATE EREWA-MEGGISON CELEBRATE 70 By - Oscar Ochiogu L-R: DR. KUYENU & WIFE, FRANK EGBORO, ROSE DAMOLE & EVELYN URHOBO

ALEX OHUNYOR

MRS. OHUNYOR

A GUEST & ELDER ODEDE

CHIEF MAJOR JOSEPH

VERONICA JOHNSON

MRS JOSEPH

WILFRED OGBE & WIFE

Chief and Mrs. MacGregory ErewaMeggisson recently celebrated their 70th birthday with family and friends at Maxin Lotus Chinese Restaurant in Warri, Delta State.

It was an evening of fun and fond memories as the couple, who share the same birthday date, regaled guests with tales of their journey together. The dinner had in attendance some distinguished personalities, from around the country, who were feted to exquisite Chinese cuisine.

Here are some guests at the event.

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