Allure 27092015 by Vanguard Media Limited

September 27, 2015

When To Give Up HEELS

Best Looks From The 67th Emmy Awards Red Carpet

DAKORE EGBUSON-AKANDE - Making New Moves

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FASH IO N

ALLURE’S

WEEKLY FAB LIST!!! by - Fatima Garba

Looking for the latest trends to adopt? Hopefully our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you loking fab all day and all week.

Designers found a fun way to continue playing with sporty themes this season. Get ready to pop that collar and channel you inner prep looking chic.

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

FASHION 5 7

When To Give-up Heels Best Looks From The 67Th Emmy Awards Red Carpet

FEATURE 14

• Luxury Wines & Spirits

COVER STORY

Fendi blue and white bag

DAKORE EGBUSON-AKANDE

Quotes...

PEOPLE 14

• MI, Kunle Afolayan, BankyW, Quilox Boss Grace Launch of Jacaranda Casino

Editor’s Note

CHIBOK GIRLS: 500 days and counting.

Remmy Diagbare @ Vanguardallure1

OneShoulder Cuts

Blue And White Trend

“Relationship never dies a natural death. They are murdered by Ego, Attitude and Ignorance”.

If black and white is too stark for you, this subtle version may be more your speed.Give this trend a try when you feel like making a statement with little to no colour.

- Dave Barry

“For the most part, that message hasn’t changed a lot over the years - love is still love, and heartbreak is still heartbreak”.

- Casey Kasem

Bebe one shoulder dress

“If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself; all that runs over will be yours.” - Charles Caleb Colton

There is no doubt that we are not as besotted with celebrities as the Western world. This is why Nollywood is not as idolized as Hollywood. We do take our stars for granted; no flurry for autographs or swooning over! Really, apart from visibility, what are the perks of Nollywood? Yet, Nolly has some great talents. However, it does look like the wannabes far outweigh the genuine talents. Talents like Joke Silva, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Kate Henshaw, Omotola Ekeinde and, yes, our cover star today, Dakore Egbuson-Akande. Dakore was one of those who made Nollywood what it has become. Like old Hollywood came equipped with glamour, style and rich husbands, so Dakore’s Nollywood was before it became an allcomers’ affair. Having taken a short hiatus - travelling round the world and nurturing her two ‘angels’, marriage sits well with Mrs. Akande. Now, roles have to be carefully selected so as not to tincture the balance. Yemisi Suleiman asked what changes came with marriage. Read the answers on pp. 8-10. Talking Fashion, when to give up heels becomes an important issue that women need to pay attention to. When knees begin to buckle and once strutting steps begin to falter, it’s time to do serious permutations. The Mathematics of aging does set in or doesn’t it? Find out in “When to give-up Heels” – p. 5. The Emmy’s held at the weekend. Pamela Echemunor compiled our best looks. See p.7. Have a great week!

Polo-Style Shirts

Believe it or not,your shoulders have become the sexiest part of your body overnight.Show them off in these one-shoulder tops and dresses that are perfect for anytime and anywhere.

Karen Millen blue and white printed dress Miss-Selfridge one shoulder jumpsuit

TEAM

JEMI EKUNKUNBOR

PAMELA ECHEMUNOR

YEMISI SULEIMAN

FATIMA GARBA

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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Knee High Sandals

Chanel espadrilles

This trend is very sexy and edgy! Knee high sandals come in different styles to pick from,adding a bit of elegance to your legs.

Flats/Slides/ Sneakers Rita Ora in knee high sandals

Stuart Weitzman knee high sandals

Thank the fashion gods,comfortable shoes are here to stay!So whether you are a sneaker head,appreciate minimal two strap sandals or love plain slides,there is something cute and comfy out there for you.

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

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FASH IO N

ALLURE’S

WEEKLY FAB LIST!!! by - Fatima Garba

Looking for the latest trends to adopt? Hopefully our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you loking fab all day and all week.

Designers found a fun way to continue playing with sporty themes this season. Get ready to pop that collar and channel you inner prep looking chic.

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

FASHION 5 7

When To Give-up Heels Best Looks From The 67Th Emmy Awards Red Carpet

FEATURE 14

• Luxury Wines & Spirits

COVER STORY

Fendi blue and white bag

DAKORE EGBUSON-AKANDE

Quotes...

PEOPLE 14

• MI, Kunle Afolayan, BankyW, Quilox Boss Grace Launch of Jacaranda Casino

Editor’s Note

CHIBOK GIRLS: 500 days and counting.

Remmy Diagbare @ Vanguardallure1

OneShoulder Cuts

Blue And White Trend

“Relationship never dies a natural death. They are murdered by Ego, Attitude and Ignorance”.

If black and white is too stark for you, this subtle version may be more your speed.Give this trend a try when you feel like making a statement with little to no colour.

- Dave Barry

“For the most part, that message hasn’t changed a lot over the years - love is still love, and heartbreak is still heartbreak”.

- Casey Kasem

Bebe one shoulder dress

“If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself; all that runs over will be yours.” - Charles Caleb Colton

Polo-Style Shirts

Believe it or not,your shoulders have become the sexiest part of your body overnight.Show them off in these one-shoulder tops and dresses that are perfect for anytime and anywhere.

Karen Millen blue and white printed dress Miss-Selfridge one shoulder jumpsuit

TEAM

JEMI EKUNKUNBOR

PAMELA ECHEMUNOR

YEMISI SULEIMAN

FATIMA GARBA

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)

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos. For advertisement / enquiries, call DEBBIE: 08039675880, Office Auxiliary: EBERE OKOH

Knee High Sandals

Chanel espadrilles

This trend is very sexy and edgy! Knee high sandals come in different styles to pick from,adding a bit of elegance to your legs.

Flats/Slides/ Sneakers Rita Ora in knee high sandals

Stuart Weitzman knee high sandals

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

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FA S H IO N

WHEN TO give up HEELS

FASH IO N

by - Pamela Echemunor

VLISCO INITIATES CONNOISSEUR OF STYLE CAMPAIGN by - Samuel Sikpojie lisco has initiated a new campaign to help its brand wade off imitations of its product, and it’s called the “Connoisseur of style campaign”. The campaign is designed to lift the lid on the counterfeit issue and help Vlisco consumers to dress in a positive and distinguished manner. The connoisseur of style campaign aims at highlighting the hallmarks of Vlisco; to give women outlets where they can buy originals, and to showcase Vlisco connoisseur of style ambassadors as proud and inspiring women. So to achieve the above aim they have come out with “Tell” which is the latest Vlisco brand; a collection of vibrant, iconic fabrics and ready to wear styles with limitless potentials for expression.

How To Identify Authentic Vlisco Fabric; The new Vlisco products have an insignia for authentication in the labels. So when you want to buy a Vlisco fabric check the label for the following. • The well-known Vlisco Sun should be on the label along with the iconic VVH crest.

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• The design number on the label should be identical with the number on the selvedge. (Note, the selvedge is the unprinted edge of the fabric). • You should find printed on the selvedge the words “VERITABLE WAX

HOLLANDAIS VLISCO at one side, while the other side has imprinted the wordsGUARANTEED DUTCH WAX VLISCO. • In the label it should also state -PRINTED BY VLISCO IN HOLLAND- which is where Vlisco fabrics are printed.

A woman in heels is trendy, chic, confident and phenomenal. She walks into the room and heads turn. She knows what she wants and gets it. High heels according to research boosts confidence. But as she grows older, it becomes somewhat of a problem to wear heels given her physical deterioration with age. There’s never really a time to give up heels, but learning the trick to wearing heels will help maintain that chic and confident person she has always been. foot types

Know what kind of shoes to wear out

Know your foot type

Wearing heels everyday and everywhere may hurt your feet, knees and even your back. Knowing what kind of shoes to wear out can go a long way to allowing you wear heels for longer. So for shopping trips or parties opt for low heels of average length of about 1.5 inches or shorter. For weddings, for a dinner date, and so on, heels of about medium height say 1.5 to 3.5 inches works well. But if you must for fashion’s sake, wear heels of 3.5 inches or taller, try to stand in them for no longer than an hour, at a time.

The best way to know your foot type is to visit a podiatrist. But another technique is by wetting a construction paper and making an impression, this will show you how much your feet are flattening or how high an arch you have. This will determine your foot type.

i.5 inch heels foot measuring tool

Wear the right size of shoes A large number of women wear the wrong shoe sizes. The fact is over the years, your feet size changes. For women giving birth and even adding weight affect this as well. So it’s advisable to have the feet measured when buying shoes to determine the width and length as well.

Don’t be ashamed to take off your shoes for a few minutes during the day, give them a chance to breathe and stretch to allow for blood circulation

foot massage

The thicker the heel the better

As much as we love the stilettos, when one gets older, it’s best to ditch them to avoid complications to the knees and feet; instead opt for thicker heels like the box heels or wedges.

suede red wedged shoes

Take breaks

At the end of the day, roll a golf ball on the bottom of your feet to promote movement and strengthen the small muscles of your feet, two things that don’t happen when you’re wearing heels.

aliya nude box heel

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FA S H IO N

WHEN TO give up HEELS

FASH IO N

by - Pamela Echemunor

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Know what kind of shoes to wear out

Know your foot type

i.5 inch heels foot measuring tool

Don’t be ashamed to take off your shoes for a few minutes during the day, give them a chance to breathe and stretch to allow for blood circulation

foot massage

The thicker the heel the better

As much as we love the stilettos, when one gets older, it’s best to ditch them to avoid complications to the knees and feet; instead opt for thicker heels like the box heels or wedges.

suede red wedged shoes

Take breaks

At the end of the day, roll a golf ball on the bottom of your feet to promote movement and strengthen the small muscles of your feet, two things that don’t happen when you’re wearing heels.

aliya nude box heel

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SPE CIAL REPORT

Best Looks From The 67Th Emmy Awards Red Carpet

MEET OAPS OF NIGERIA’S FIRST WOMEN RADIO STATION By - Jemi Ekunkunbor he quest for gender balancing received a boost recently with the establishment in Ogun State, of the first radio station for women, WFM.91.7. The 24 -hour radio station which kicks off test transmission in October, will cater for women and their families. St.Ives Communications, owners of WFM91.7, recently in Lagos, formerly unveiled the faces and voices behind the new initiative. The quartet of Abisola Grace Aiyeola, Funmi Jinadu,

Bolatito Bez Idakula and Chinedu Faith Nwagha, selected from over 5,000 applicants were presented as the leading On Air Personalities that will run things at the station. Making the presentation, Head of programming, Toun Okewale-Sonaiya, described the quartet as very talented. According to her “one of the amazing qualities of these on-air-personalities is that each of them can function in any arm of the station’s operations”. Below are profiles of the OAPs.

by - Pamela Echemunor

Taraji P Henson in custom Alexander Wang

ABISOLA GRACE AIYEOLA

he British- born talent who is currently studying Business management at National Open University of Nigeria, is one of Nigeria’s budding Nollywood’s finest. Featured in over 15 movies including “Forever with us”, “President for a day”, “The patient”, “The outlaws”, “Diary of a Nigerian couple” etc. A singer whose talent has brought her to one of the biggest stages of musical talents competition in Africa; MTN project Fame west Africa 2008, season 1, where she held her own into the last stage of the competition as one of the last five. She is a voice over artist, one time TV host of Billboard Nigeria which aired on silver bird television from 2011-2013. Her enthusiasm and vast knowledge of the entertainment industry, would be brought to bear in this new assignment. She believes that “just because women don’t have as much physical strength as men doesn’t mean they cannot take on as much responsibility”. She is a mother driven with everyday passion to make the world a better place for her daughter, for every girl child and for every child. Her motto is to be happy always and live each day like it’s the last. She is ecstatic to be part of the WFM91.7 movement.

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BOLATITO BEZ IDAKULA

uniquely curious spirit with keen interest in people, cultures and food. Her inquisitive nature has drawn her to interesting places as close as the karaoke bar in her neighbourhood and as far out as Colombia, where she worked for a non-governmental organisation and learnt Spanish for a year. A former banker with a BSc. in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick, England and an MSc. in Management from Imperial College London. A writer who loves to speak and share is a founding member of Ignite; a movement for young Christians. She hopes that as she shares her own non-conventional yet seemingly common experiences, they will provide an avenue for others to confront their own struggles, help them heal and eventually create a strong communal bond among women to help build a world where hurt young girls do not become broken. To her, “WFM 91.7 represents the ideal avenue for women to speak honestly and openly about the woman’s plight. Through this platform and my unique gift of connecting with other women, I hope to continue fostering and empowering the often-suppressed female voice in Nigeria”.

CHINEDU FAITH NWAGHA

n alumni of the University of Lagos, where she obtained a B.Sc. I Political Science and an M.Sc. in International Law and Diplomacy. A public speaker. Customer service consultant and an advocate for personal development. She holds a CCSA from prestigious Service Quality Institute of America and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management from the Pan African University (LBS). She has been a guest speaker at Rotary International Youth Seminars and Women Reinvention Luncheon. An avid reader with a bias for African poetry, she distributes books and other educational materials to disadvantaged children to encourage reading. In her words, “WFM 91.7 family is a wonderful opportunity for me to be part of as we revolutionise broadcasting, not only to empower women, but positively impact the society as a whole. I am indescribably excited to be part of this family.

FASH IO N

t was a luxurious night for Hollywood as the 67th Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, brought together all the big names in the film industry. Silver screen stars swarmed the carpet in their bold and stunning attires. Most of the nominees who had received past recognition by the body were quite unsure and irresolute about winning this time around. Aside from that, celebrities still strutted their stuff in big designer brands from Marc Jacobs to Alexander Wang. Here are a few of our best looks from the red carpet.

lady gaga

Laverne Cox in Calvin Klein

FUNMI JINADU

woman with a passion for radio broadcasting, she obtained a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism at the University of the West of England, United Kingdom after graduating a broadcast major in Mass Communication from Babcock University, Nigeria. An active member of the National Union of Journalists, United Kingdom. She cut her teeth in International journalism as volunteer presenter and part of production team on BBC Radio Bristol. She was a presenter on Ujima Radio Bristol UK and worked on various projects on BBC Point West, a radio presenter on Hub Radio in Bristol UK and a writer and content provider for University of West Of England newspaper. She was also a guest on BBC Radio and spoke on the Chibok kidnapped girls. Her journalism skills include reporting, interviewing, sub-editing, research and creating programme content She believes that Radio is the most impactful of all media. With a keen interest in women affairs, she is looking forward to making a difference in helping the self confidence and esteem of all women not just in Nigeria but Africa at large through WFM 91.7. She says: The media is a powerful tool that can bring the change we need in our society. One woman at a time, we will as a station affect families and in the end influence our continent positively”.

Sophia Vergara in St. Johns

Maisie Williams

Uzo Aduba in Jonathan Cohen

Gina Rodriguez

Claire Danes in Prada

Kerry Washington in Marc Jacobs

Taylor Schilling in Stella McCartney

Julie bowen

Tatiana Maslany

Christina Hendricks in Naeem Khan

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SPE CIAL REPORT

Best Looks From The 67Th Emmy Awards Red Carpet

by - Pamela Echemunor

Taraji P Henson in custom Alexander Wang

ABISOLA GRACE AIYEOLA

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BOLATITO BEZ IDAKULA

CHINEDU FAITH NWAGHA

FASH IO N

lady gaga

Laverne Cox in Calvin Klein

FUNMI JINADU

Sophia Vergara in St. Johns

Maisie Williams

Uzo Aduba in Jonathan Cohen

Gina Rodriguez

Claire Danes in Prada

Kerry Washington in Marc Jacobs

Taylor Schilling in Stella McCartney

Julie bowen

Tatiana Maslany

Christina Hendricks in Naeem Khan

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REPORTAGE

Dakore Egbuson-Akande - Making New Moves

REPORTAGE and I was determined to see how far I could go with the character. It, also, is not too far from what I’m naturally drawn to, which is strong female characters. There are so many women’s stories out there that need to be explored, not just in the often over flogged romantic clichés. What was it like sharing the set with teenage actors and other new entrants on the scene? It was exhilarating working with all of them. I have hope in the evolution of our fledgling industry because of the talent I was blessed to work with. Lunch Time Heroes puts a comical twist on issues all students and teachers face. What was the one plot in the play that you found most relatable? There are so many plots I identified with but what stood out most is being rejected and overcoming that to become a champion. I want to encourage people to go see it for themselves. They won’t regret it. You have been an integral part of the Nigerian movie industry for some years. How would you say the industry has evolved since you first started out? I have been in the industry for almost 18 years now; it has been an awesome, roller-coaster ride. We are going through major restructuring in quality, sound, talent and exposure and, it’s extremely encouraging. At the same time, issues about piracy, distribution, policy (and) lack of welfare for practitioners is trying to hold us back. What do you think players in the industry are not doing right and in what ways do you think the industry can improve to compete favourably with Hollywood? We need to work for the greater good and sustainability of the industry. Harmful policies that hurt rather than help have to be eradicated. Artistes’ welfare and insurance, royalties, laws that protect intellectual property have to be put in place and implemented, piracy has to be seriously curtailed and punishment has to be enforced to serve as a deterrent.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Aham Ibeleme location: Zaaz Hotel, Opebi Roundabout, Ikeja HAIR: Tj for HairKraft Makeup : Onyinye Achom for Zaron Cosmetics cover outfit : White jumpsuit from Rent The Vouge. White blazer, stylist’s own insert outfit : MOBOS fashion shoes : MOBOS fashion STYLIST: Rhoda Ebun For Roses and Thorns Fashion Company CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIK

For the sake of some of your fans who do not know, tell us how you got into the movie industry and your educational background. I got into the movie industry in 1998 while I was a

By - Yemisi Suleiman

fter five years off the movie scene, Nigeria’s Nollywood sweetheart Dakore Egbuson-Akande makes a dramatic return in a new movie role as never seen before. The star actress who first captured our hearts with her amazing performance in the movie Emotional Crack which gave her the Best New Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards in two categories at The Reel Awards 2004, returns as School Principal in Seyi Babatope’s new movie Lunch Time Heroes. Dakore also gives a star performance in the movie Fifty which was this week selected for screening at the 59th BFI London Film Festival. With a number of movies to her credit and awards for her efforts, the married mother of two, who is also the Ambassador for Action Aid in Nigeria, tells Allure what she has been up to in the last five years, her world as a wife, mother, her new movie role and the need to create laws that protect intellectual property, for the evolution of the Nigeria motion picture industry.

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You have been off the scene since you got married. Why is that? Yes, I was off the scene for five years and it was a personal decision. My status changed so my focus was on creating my new family. It wasn’t planned that way but I believe it was divinely orchestrated. By God’s grace, I am now a married mother of two adorable angels.

financially afloat. What I love the most about this movie is that it is very family-friendly and the children in the film are the real stars. It has a message which is about encouraging everyone to pursue their own dreams, no matter how crazy it may seem or sound.

So, how you keep yourself busy? I did a lot of travelling, spending time with friends and family; basically, just living my life without being consumed with work which was necessary for me at that time.

What inspired you to be a part of the movie? The script inspired me, first of all. Then, the role, especially, because it was something I had never done before; which, as an artiste, is rare and exciting. Also, getting to work with Seyi Babatope, the director; I like his sensibility and his vision for new Nollywood.

You are part of a new movie, Lunch Time Heroes which premiered recently. Tell us about the movie and the role you played. Lunch Time Heroes is an interesting movie that I am proud to be part of. I played the role of a school principal, Mrs Williams. She takes no nonsense from students and teachers alike, although she’s secretly under pressure to keep the school

You played principal of the school, a role which, like you said, is practically different from the sassy and romantic roles we know you with. How easy or difficult was it for you to interpret the role? Yes, it is different from what I usually play; which is great, because your career starts to die as an actor when you are not challenged. That excited me

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REPORTAGE

Dakore Egbuson-Akande - Making New Moves

For the sake of some of your fans who do not know, tell us how you got into the movie industry and your educational background. I got into the movie industry in 1998 while I was a

By - Yemisi Suleiman

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REPORTAGE

HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

It’s really hard to take time off to relax but when I do, I love to go to the beach, do yoga, listen to music and be still

Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Facial Hair! - part 3 CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK…

12. Oat Meal Scrub Oatmeal has a grainy texture which makes it a good exfoliating agent for facial skin. Though there are many commercially available scrubs, they may cause irritation of the sensitive skin. Oatmeal contains antioxidants belonging to the class avenathramide and hence is able to protect the skin from damages caused to the skin by the UV rays of the sun and reduces redness of the skin caused due to exposure to sun rays. When you use oatmeal with other natural ingredients as a scrub for hair removal, your skin becomes free of hair, smooth and hydrated. The ingredient like lemon juice causes thinning and bleaching of hair and honey acts a moisturizer and hydrates the skin. Ingredients • 1 teaspoon ground oatmeal • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Process * Mix oatmeal, lemon juice and honey to get a paste * Apply this paste on the face and leave it for 15-20 minutes * After 20 minutes, rub the face gently in circular motion for about five minutes on the areas of hair growth against the direction of hair growth. * Wash off the paste using warm water * Repeat the remedy 2-3 times in a week till the hair is completely removed.

university undergraduate, studying Mass Communication at University of Lagos. I was already on television, co-hosting a TV sports programme, when I met Emem Isong and she offered me a role in a short-lived TV sitcom called, Inheritance. My first movie was as lead in Silent Tears; then came The Playboy and She Devil. My real big break came with Emotional Crack. What movie gave you your first big break? Definitely, it is ‘Emotional Crack’. I won ‘Best New Actress’ and ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in two categories at The Reel Awards. Then, it got screened at the New York African Film Festival. Which would you say is the most challenging role you played yet? All my roles have been challenging on different levels and to different degrees; especially, because of the peculiar constraints we have in this part of the world. Long hours in traffic, no electricity, generator noise that interfere with sound, location issues, especially out of state, lack of insurance while doing stunts; having to deal with all these aforementioned and still trying to come up with best performance is definitely not easy. I am extremely grateful for every experience – good and bad. Now that you are back on the scene, should we look forward to seeing you in some steamy movie roles? Yes, definitely! I’ve been working really hard lately and I have a number of movies coming out such as ‘Fifty’ - executive producer is Mo Abudu and directed by Biyi Bandele; ‘Entreat’, ‘After the I Dos’ and more to come. Being a wife and mother now, how would you say these roles impacted on your life and career? They have impacted on me greatly and my outlook in life has definitely been enhanced because of them. Marriage and motherhood bring a lot of love, joy, sacrifice and responsibility. I’m more aware of the world and my place in it and what I can do to make it a better place for my children. I am honoured to be the Ambassador for Action Aid in Nigeria, which is an international NGO that is trying to get people all over Nigeria to sponsor communities in the rural areas with just as little as N2000. How did you meet your husband and what is it you like about him? We met in Lagos after our respective sojourns in

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•Egbuson-Akande London for me and Chicago for him. He was looking for a TV host for a show and he asked me to be a part of it. Although the show never got off the ground, we struck up a friendship that blossomed into love. What I like about him is: he has a good heart and sees the best in everyone. You are obviously fashionable. What informs your style? Thanks! I love fashion. For me, it’s another avenue for creative expression. Style is innate and both of my parents were very fashionable. I like to keep it simple, elegant, edgy - at times - but always chic. What would you splurge on when it comes to fashion? I splurge on all of it but mainly shoes and accessories. How do you take time off to relax? I’ve been so busy, especially with the kids, it’s

really hard to take time off to relax but when I do, I love to go to the beach, do yoga, listen to music and be still. Where is your best holiday destination? My best holiday destinations so far have been LA, Barbados and The Maldives. Greatest lesson life has taught you? No condition is permanent, you reap what you sow, humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and, life is short - so do YOU! What is your advice to fans out there that look up to you? Find your purpose, find your passion and be consistent. I also want to thank them for all their love, support and acceptance in my career so far.

11. Turmeric Turmeric can be used alone or in combination with other ingredients for hair removal. Turmeric has anti bacterial property and prevents skin infections. Here are different methods for using turmeric for hair removal. Method 1 (Turmeric and Water) Process * Take two teaspoons of turmeric and mix it with water to make thin paste. * Apply to the face and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. * After the mixture dries, wipe it with a wet cloth to remove turmeric and excess hair. * Continue the remedy regularly for a few weeks to achieve full removal of unwanted facial hair. Method 2 (Turmeric and Chick Pea Flour) Ingredients • 2 tablespoon chickpea flour

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e t o u Q of the week Mens sana in corpore sano. (Your prayer must be for a sound mind in a sound body). - JUVENAL

tablespoon milk • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder • 1 teaspoon fresh cream Process * Mix all the above given ingredients together to make a paste. * Apply this on face and massage for 10 minutes * Leave it on the face for 20 minutes or till the paste dries. * Remove the paste after 20 minutes by rubbing it with palms in the opposite direction of hair growth. 14. Sugar Sugar mixed with honey and fresh lemon juice can be used on your face to get rid of unwanted facial hair. Ingredients • One tablespoon of sugar • One teaspoon of honey • 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice or just a few drops Procedure * In a microwave vessel, take sugar and add honey and a few drops of lemon juice to it. Mix it well. * Now heat the vessel in a microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes to get the sugar melted and then mix well to make a paste. * Allow it to cool down. When the paste is slightly warm, take it and apply it to the part of the face where you see unwanted hair growth. * Cover the area with waxing strip or a strip of cloth and press it a bit. * Now immediately pull the strip in the opposite direction to which your hair growing. * You will see the hair plucked off from your face into

TERI Speaks Dear Teri, Thanks for your advice on the danger of leaving plastic bottle water in parked cars. However, going by your counsel, how about the big plastic bottle water: C Water & others that are left in the open by retailers, exposed to very intense sun shine daily. Are there no toxins leakage? Thanks . Dan

the sugar solution mask. * The peel off mask and exfoliating scrub home remedies would help in removing unwanted hair from your face instantly. But, the other herbal remedies discussed above will take longer and even months to show positive results. It is important for you to select the right home remedy by understanding the underlying cause of unwanted hair growth on your face. You need to try many of these above mentioned remedies and see which one works for your skin perfectly. 13. Egg Egg white is a very good ingredient that will help in removing your unwanted facial hair. This method of egg white and corn flour powder will be a bit painful as it will pull your facial hair off from your face. Ingredients • White portion of one egg • 1 tablespoon of sugar • 1 tablespoon of corn flour Method * Beat the egg white along with sugar and corn flour to make a smooth paste. * Apply this paste on the portion of your face where there is unwanted hair or even apply it as a complete face mask over your face. * Let it dry on your face. When the egg white dries, it will become a thin face mask covering your face. * You need to pull the mask down with your hand firmly so that hair also gets pulled out sort of like waxing. TO BE CONTINUED…

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 Dan, Thank you for your mail and comment. According to research, the big plastic bottles i.e. C Way etc are made from a different and tougher kind of material that is not as vulnerable when placed under hot temperatures like the normal PET plastic water bottles. So they do not hold the risk of toxins leakage like the normal PET. Have a great week and keep writing in! Teri! (terimendes@gmail.com).

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It’s really hard to take time off to relax but when I do, I love to go to the beach, do yoga, listen to music and be still

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Get Captivated By - Jerome Onipede

BEFORE YOU SAY ‘I DO’ …CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

DIFFERENCE: The quality or state of being different. You are going to realize that your partner may be your complete opposite but that does not mean that he or she is wrong. It is your level of maturity that will make you celebrate the differences rather than condemn them. It will make you celebrate the fact that she turns the head of the cloth hanger to the left instead of the right like you do etc. If you find yourself getting more irritated at your differences rather than celebrating them, then you may not be mature or ripe enough to have someone else in your life in such capacity as marriage. I advise you see a counsellor. But Difference is not all you prepare for because, you will still be confronted with imperfection in your partner. IMPERFECTION is something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing. As cool as your partner may be, you will still find a flaw in him or her. No one on earth is flawless; no one is perfect. Not even you! You won’t find a perfect

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person to marry so, stop looking for a perfect partner and start figuring out how to accommodate your partner continually and how to become his or her strength where he or she is weak and vice versa. If you find yourself getting irritated at the fact that whenever he serves a guest, he always pours a drink to overflow, thereby making the table or rug messy, etc., then you need to see a counsellor as you may not be matured or ripe enough yet, irrespective of your age, to live with someone in the capacity of marriage. So MATURITY is essential to help you celebrate differences and to accommodate imperfection but you

must confront abuse whenever it rears its head in your marriage. It must NOT be celebrated and it must NEVER be accommodated. ABUSE: Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of an entity; often, to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. You and your partner must be committed to finding ways to make each other happy and not to brutalize, bully, ill-treat, ill-use, kick around, maltreat, man-handle, mishandle, mistreat, misuse, molest, violate, harass, harm, hurt, injure, oppress, persecute, torment, torture, burn, victimise, beat up or work over each other. Whenever abuse occurs in your marriage, you must report it! Otherwise, it will continue until it destroys both the abuser and the abused. Please understand that no matter how handsome or pretty your “abuser partner” may be, he or she has a spiritual, psychological or emotional problem that needs urgent attention; and, you are not in a position to handle it. He or she is treating you bad, not because of who you are but because of who he or she is. It may surprise you that what God asked the man to do for his wife is to nourish and cherish (care for, foster, nurture, baby, cater to, coddle, favour, gratify, humour, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil) her and those actions are complete antonyms of “abuse”. Like I stated earlier, while you learn to celebrate differences and accommodate imperfection, you must say ‘no’ to abuse in your marriages and report it! Unreported marital abuse has destroyed generations! For paid consultation: Whatsapp +2348037194335 SOUNDmind 2BFED28B, jerome@jeromeistalking.org +234 8114495305

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PORTION CONTROL Rather than aiming for being perfect, just aim to be a little bit better today than you were yesterday. One of the key elements to losing weight and keeping it off is practising portion control. You can eat the best food for your body but if you are taking in too many calories daily, you will not be able to lose weight. Here are some easy tips for keeping your portions in check to effectively lose weight: Tip No. 1: Don’t Leave Food in Sight Eating meals family style (where the dishes of food are in your sight) can make it much easier to reach for seconds. If they are not in the same room, you are much less likely to want more. Leave the pots and dishes in the kitchen and fix yourself one serving. Let it settle for at least 20 minutes so that you ‘acquire’ the feeling of being full.

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Tip No. 2: Use Meat as a Side Dish Don’t make meat the main course of your meal. Load up on healthy grains and vegetables instead and have meat or a meat-based side dish. This way, you will feel full faster and pack your diet with more vitamins and fibre, which is better for you in the long run. Tip No. 3: Split a Serving When eating out, try splitting a meal with a friend or taking half of your meal home. Most restaurants provide more than one serving in a typical meal. By

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You can gain weight eating healthful foods if you are eating portions that are way too big. Practising portion control with the best type of food consistently is the ideal and will keep you feeling fuller longer because of the increased fibre, lean protein and a larger volume for fewer calories due to vegetables.

Tip No. 4: Learn Serving Sizes By learning to visually identify some simple serving sizes, you can better control your portions. When eating a typical serving size of meat, it should be about 3 ounces or the size of a deck of cards. A standard serving of grains or raw vegetables is about the size of a tennis ball or your fist. Tip No. 5: Eat Small Meals Keep your blood sugar even throughout the day by eating small meals. You can keep your energy up and eat less overall because you do not get ravenous and over-eat. People who eat 5 to 6 small meals a day are much more likely to maintain portion control because they never become too hungry. Tip No. 6: Portion Out Food When you are having a snack, be sure to divvy up your portions before you begin eating. It is quite difficult to eat just one portion of any snack food when eating straight out of the bag. By separating out one portion, it is much easier to stick to it, and not eat too much without even thinking about it. Tip No. 7: Break Down Left-overs Instead of storing left-overs in a big container, separate them out into single servings. Then you can easily reach in the fridge and pull out one single serving to re-heat. This will help you limit how much you are eating with very little effort. By practising these tips on a regular basis, you can help to regulate your portion control and maintain a healthy diet long term. Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant. Email: bodyperfectng@gmail.com | Twitter: @usoorganic | BB: 2B679D12 | Blog: princess Kathy Emiko.

By Pamela Echemunor

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FIVE RAREST BOTTLES OF WINE IN THE WORLD

They say you can put a price on happiness and, if you’ve got it, why not enjoy it! These pricey bottles may not be the best tasting in the world but they’re a collector’s dream come true. Here are five extremely rare bottles of wine.

CHAMBORD splitting it up, you can save money and save on the extra calories.

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The Chambord is technically not a wine but it’s definitely packaged as one. This luxurious glass is thought to be the most expensive wine bottle in the world with or without its content. The bottle, which is a hand-crafted royal orb and crusted with gold and gems, sparkles more than $ 2 MILLION anything else in the world! And, having over a thousand diamonds on it should qualify it to be in the Guinness Book of World Records.

1907 HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE For wine collectors all over the world, this aged bottle of alcohol is liquid gold. At over a hundred years old, the cases were originally shipped out to the Russian Imperial family in 1916 but a ship wreck off the coast of Finland meant the Heidsieck never made it. Eighty years later, in $ 275, 000 1997, deep sea divers found 200 bottles. Eventually, they made it to Moscow and well-to-do guests at the Ritz-Carlton can pick them up for a mere $275 thousand. The ultimate rich kid’s drink!

Losing weight could be quite difficult with temptations everywhere one turns. The best thing one can do is to stick to home cooked meals in portions, exercise and lots of vegetables.

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Many people believe pork is fattening but the average pork tenderloin is one of the leanest proteins anyone can get; even less fattening than chicken itself and did I mention it’s delicious. Here are a few recipes to consider.

This half-a-million dollar bottle of wine was bought at a charity auction in the year 2000. And, although, at a whopping $500,000, this Napa Valley made wine is sold out, literally!

PORK WITH SWEET POTATO

$ 500, 000

1787 CHATEAU LAFITE, BORDEAUX At $160,000, this totally undrinkable wine is still highly prized. This bottle of now rotted vinegar was once owned by Thomas Jefferson. The bottle has the initials of a former president etched on it and it now resides in the Forbes’ Collection in New York. This piece of memorabilia costs enough to buy a Maserati and still have change!

$ 160, 000

1945 CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD JEROBOAM They say each drop of this exclusive wine is worth the same amount as a cubic zirconia diamond. This 1945 vintage wine has a ‘V’ on its label which represents the end of WWII. The most expensive bottle ever sold was picked up at a Christie’s auction in 1997 and wine experts have given this exquisite wine 100 out of 100. Extremely rare and matching its $ 114, 614 fascinating story.

Ingredients • ¼ cup packed brown sugar • 2 teaspoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • Pork tenderloin, about 1 pound Method: Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Mix brown sugar and seasonings in a large bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons. Place sweet potatoes, onions and butter in a bowl and mix in brown sugar and seasoning muddle; toss to coat well. Spread in large foil-lined shallow baking pan. Roast for about 10 minutes. Rub pork tenderloin with reserved seasoning mixture. Push sweet potatoes and onions to one side of pan. Place pork tenderloin on the other side. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until pork is well cooked and sweet potatoes are tender. Slice pork and serve with sweet potatoes and onions.

CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN Ingredients • Cup bread crumbs • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary • Salt • Black pepper • 11 ¼ pound pork tenderloin • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 pound green beans • ¼ cup Olives, halved. Method: Pre-heat the oven to 425° F. On a large plate, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, paprika, rosemary, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Rub the pork with 1 teaspoon of the oil, coat with the bread crumb mixture, then place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the pork until cooked properly for about 20 to 30 minutes. Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the beans and toss with the olives, ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and the remaining tablespoon of oil. Serve with the pork. Email: pamela.echemunor@gmail.com, Instagram: @nanya2207, Twitter @nanya2207. September 27, 2015 /

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Get Captivated By - Jerome Onipede

BEFORE YOU SAY ‘I DO’ …CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

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KATHY EMIKO

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By Pamela Echemunor

Lean Up with Lean Meat

With Pamela Echemunor

FIVE RAREST BOTTLES OF WINE IN THE WORLD

CHAMBORD splitting it up, you can save money and save on the extra calories.

FOOD E

Losing weight could be quite difficult with temptations everywhere one turns. The best thing one can do is to stick to home cooked meals in portions, exercise and lots of vegetables.

1992 SCREAMING EAGLE CABERNET

This half-a-million dollar bottle of wine was bought at a charity auction in the year 2000. And, although, at a whopping $500,000, this Napa Valley made wine is sold out, literally!

PORK WITH SWEET POTATO

$ 500, 000

$ 160, 000

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Tuface Idibia hits the big forty and marks it with a concert By - Oscar Ochiogu

Bernard Grootherder, John Storey, Colin Hayes and Paul Krallis

bruce ovbiagele

felix ibru

ruth yangyes

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MI, Kunle Afolayan, BankyW, Quilox Boss Grace Launch of Jacaranda Casino By - Oscar Ochiogu It was all glitz and glam as top celebrities and personalities attended the official launch of Jacaranda Casino at Sheraton Hotels, Lagos, on Friday, September 18, 2015 in what was an exclusive, special and landmark event anchored by Cool FM’s OAP, Freeze. The A-list event had in attendance some of Nigeria’s finest Nollywood and music stars including the Chocolate City duo of MI Abaga and Ice Prince, and Nollywood actor and producer of award winning movie, “October 1st”, Kunle Afolayan, among other notable personalities. Guests strutted their stuff on the purple carpet as they were welcomed by beautifully decked hostesses into the relaxing ambience and beautiful décor of the casino. The ceremonial opening of the casino was done by Lanre Gbajabiamila, Chairman, Lagos State Lottery Commission, supported by the Chairman of Sheraton Hotels, Mr. Felix Ibru, Group Managing Director of Jacaranda, John Storey, and Yahaya Maikori. The opening of Jacaranda Casino in Lagos makes it the fourth, having already opened in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Owerri. As usual, the aim is to provide unparalleled entertainment for its guests in Lagos. VVIP guests got free chips to play for the night and winnings from the game was theirs for keeps. According to the Group Managing Director of Jacaranda Casino, “Internationally, Jacaranda is arguably the king of gaming and, here, everyone is a winner when you come to Jacaranda Casino. He went on to explain that plans are on-going to have at least 3 more casinos in the city of Lagos before branching out to other states once more.

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Nigeria’s most loved male vocalist, Tuface Idibia, turned forty, September 18th and flagged it off two days later with a concert tagged ‘Fortyfied’. The concert was planned as a celebration of all the achievements, and career highlights of the pop star. The event held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, on Sunday, September 20, 2015. The ‘Fortyfied’ concert attracted all the stellar names in the industry, such as, OJB, DJ Jimmy JATT .Also present were the best of contemporary Nigerian acts like: Wizkid, Skales, Waje, Darey Art Alade, Shaydee, Cobhams Asuquo, M.I Abaga, DJ Neptune to mention a few. The event was hosted by ace comedian, Basketmouth, who thrilled guests with his rib cracking jokes. Tuface has enjoyed an illustrious music career spanning over two decades. Here are some celebrities who attended the super show.

Tuface and annie idibia

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Abayomi Ajao and Mako Alabi

dare art alade

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Ms Wally (Kinabuti) Mr El Khouri, Caterina (Kinabuti) Max and Ms Valentine Charles Ms Tannaz, Max and Mr Alex Koother Lanre Gbajabiamila and Yahaya Maikori

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yvonne ekwere

jtaan botha

ita giwa

jimmy jatt and yaw

Ms Kessiana Edewor, Ms Valentine and Mr Philip Diwan

Andre Adepitan and Faith Hans

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Anthony Okoye

Venus Bush Fire, Baba Epega and Ladi Balogun

andre kotze

Marvin Farinde and Paul Chuku

Ella Onobun and Israel Opayemi

waje

John Kamara

Barry Curran

Felix Ibru Jr

Sesan George

mudi

kenny ogungbe

toni tones

Ms Ono Bello and Ms Kay Kay

Fashion sect brand Kinabuti in collaboration with Chocolat Royal last weekend hosted friends and family, to a Bagatelle Miami themed party as they officially celebrated the end of summer and opening of the its new exclusive Kinabuti pop up shop located at Chocolat Royal, Victoria Island Lagos. The funky event held on the luxurious themed terrace, had British born Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Xclusive on the turn table and can best be described as “The party on fleek” with an impressive turn up of celebrities and top personalities such as: Darey Art Alade, Ayo Makun (AY), Dakore Akande, The Venus Bush Fires, Elohor Aisien, Jumai Shaba, Ladi Balogun, The Italian Consul, Shaydee, Dotun, Ono Bello, Azuka, Konye Nwabogor and a host of others from media to fashion to entertainment and even business moguls who took time out to grace the event. Guests were treated to scrumptious cocktails and drinks from Mouton Cadet, Aqua Fina and delectable chops and food from the in‐house chefs at Chocolat Royal. The Pop‐Up Shop will be open daily Mon‐ Sat, 10am – 6pm until December 2015.

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“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

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Tuface Idibia hits the big forty and marks it with a concert By - Oscar Ochiogu

Bernard Grootherder, John Storey, Colin Hayes and Paul Krallis

bruce ovbiagele

felix ibru

ruth yangyes

freeze and bukola

kunle afolayan

Tuface and annie idibia

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Abayomi Ajao and Mako Alabi

dare art alade

goodie and emobo ibru

Ms Wally (Kinabuti) Mr El Khouri, Caterina (Kinabuti) Max and Ms Valentine Charles Ms Tannaz, Max and Mr Alex Koother Lanre Gbajabiamila and Yahaya Maikori

KINABUTI & CHOCOLAT ROYAL END SUMMER IN STYLE By - Pamela Echemunor

yvonne ekwere

jtaan botha

ita giwa

jimmy jatt and yaw

Ms Kessiana Edewor, Ms Valentine and Mr Philip Diwan

Andre Adepitan and Faith Hans

dj xclusive

Anthony Okoye

Venus Bush Fire, Baba Epega and Ladi Balogun

andre kotze

Marvin Farinde and Paul Chuku

Ella Onobun and Israel Opayemi

waje

John Kamara

Barry Curran

Felix Ibru Jr

Sesan George

mudi

kenny ogungbe

toni tones

Ms Ono Bello and Ms Kay Kay

cool tv and wazobia tv presenters

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