allure 18 March 2018

March 18, 2018
CELEBRATING
OUTSTANDING
WOMEN
UNDER

Contents - 18/03
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Editor’s Letter
There is no doubt that women are better administrators.
Given half the chance to be in control, the world would be
better ruled and be a better place. Women have the innate
ability to multi-task yet be prescient on each activity. It’s an
uncanny gift men do not possess. Men are easily distracted,
especially by the scent of a beautiful woman! History is
replete with men who fell from Olympus height just because...
but, not the woman.
And so, on March 8, the world marks the day of the
woman. Set aside to celebrate women’s achievements, the
International Women’s Day focuses all attention on the woman.
There are speeches, seminars and pledges to give women more
opportunities at decision making and political positions but
more often than not, it is more ying yang. In practice, women
are still given only token positions as if women need
permission even to soar!
Why can’t there be a woman president, an elected woman
governor in Nigeria? After all, it happened in Liberia! I will
tell you why? Fear, that the woman will do better and, thus,
expose the weakness of our leaders.
Allure, today, celebrates ‘Outstanding Women Under 50’;
women who have achieved tremendous success in their various
private endeavours. The 20+ ladies on the cover are just a
small number in the sea of successful entrepreneurs,
professionals in Nigeria. Space will only allow for this number.
Imagine if these ladies had their future truncated when
they were in the boarding school? The Chibok Girls and now
Dapchi 110 have had their future compromised! No chance of
becoming that woman the Almighty had designed for them.
Or, do they still?
Is it a case of being let down by a complicit administration
that gives easy passage for all things wanton to befall its
citizens? Another four years of this, wouldn’t Nigeria
incinerate? If not Fulani herdsmen, sexual perverts in the
guise of militants! Only God knows what tomorrow brings. As
Barack Obama says,’’Don’t stay home.
Vote.’’
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Enjoy your week!
EDITOR
REMMY IFUEKO DIAGBARE
DEPUTY EDITOR
JEMI EKUNKUNBOR
ASST. EDITOR
YEMISI SULEIMAN
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FASHION
4
6
Moms: Back To Work
Clothes
Bags To Own And Love
FEATURE
14 Sexmatics: Sleep
Together, Stay Together
11 Ask Dr. Viv: Have You
Been Getting Enough Sleep?
PEOPLE...
15 • Cast And Crew Of Hear
Word Meets The Press
• African Young Chefs Hosts
Winners Of The Future Awards
Africa 2017
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14
Quotes
“You miss 100% of the shots
you don’t take.”
- Wayne Gretzky
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“Love is blind; friendship
closes its eyes.”
- Friedrich Nietzsche
/ February 4, 2018
“However difficult life may
seem, there is always
something you can do and
succeed at.”
- Stephen Hawking
Celebrating
Oustanding
Women Under 50
8ON THE
COVER

ALLURE’S
FASHION
WEEKLY FAB LIST !
By - Fatima Garba
Looking for the latest trends to transition into? Hopefully our
weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you
looking fab all day and all week.
LOUD LOGOS
BELT BAGS
There’s a real gamut of
bag trends this season, but
if one stands out the
most above the rest,
and it is the belt bag.
So many iterations
exist, from the sporty
pouches you will see girls wearing
crossbody through to luxe leather
options courtesy of, who else,
Gucci.
Gucci GG Marmont
belt bag
MCM belt
bag
Fendi! Gucci! Balmain! Versace!
Balenciaga! Calvin Klein! No
major brand could leave their
own labelling alone for this
season and we can not blame
them—if you are spending the
big bucks, you may as well shout
it from the sartorial rooftops.
Going all on that vintage-look
Fendi monogram bag.
LV Supreme
logo
tshirt
Fendi
logo
tshirt
waist belt
ysl
waist
belt
Balmain
black suit
Altuzarra
red blazer
WAIST BELTS
It does not matter
what kind of belt, just
know that a waist
belt is integral to
the season’s bigger
shapes and volumes.
Belt jackets, sling
a chain-belt over a
slinky dress, fasten a
man’s shirt… use it,
daily, without fail.
kerry
washinton in
polka dots
dress
Emma Pake
polka dot
maxi dress
TROUSER SUITS
Etro
wide leg
pants
If there is one thing worth spending some
money on, it is a perfectly tailored suit. These
days you can find the style to match your
personal taste because the concept is a nowconstant
fixture on the runways. Whether you
want to make a statement or opt for something
more subtle, there are 1001 versions out
there. And the best part is, they won’t date.
D&G pencil
skirt
PENCIL SKIRT
Gucci
embellished
pencil skirt
If the past few years of leggings and
track pants have destroyed your feminine
fashion soul, then rejoice in the pencilskirt
comeback. This time around they are
longer-lined and therefore more flattering.
They will replace your full-skirted midis
for the time-being but are always worth
keeping for the future.
POLKA DOTS
Carrying on from this year’s
polka-dot popularity, you
will find many a spotted
item heading into stores for
2018.Keep it monochrome
and keep it in cool, modern
shapes to avoid looking
like a 1950s
housewife.A
must have
trend this
season.
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navy
tailored
blazer
TAILORED
BLAZERS
Blazers are great for
projecting work life.
Have three or four in
conventional colours;
grey,black, navy or
brown and one bright
colour when you want
to look chic.
Grey
tailored
blazer
barbour Fell
tailored jacket
red tailored
blazer
ted baker
nude floral
scarf
Moms:
Back To Work
Clothes
By - Jemi Ekunkunbor
With International
Women’s Day and
Mother’s Day celebrated
and put behind us, its
time to get back to work.
Motherhood can be very
exhausting, but a mother
can get back to work
again and look chic with a
few guidelines. The key to
looking chic as a mum, is
to figure out what outfits
work best for you keeping
your body type in view.
If you can’t figure it
out, there is no harm in
copying a celebrity whose
body type is like yours.
What is important is to
be confident and stylish.
Choose clothes that work
best for the kind of work
you do.
Gaiety Rose
gold tone
wrist watch
spiked
flat
Black
pencil skirt
SOLID
BOTTOMS
black suede
flat
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Omotola
Jalade
Ekeinde
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print
skirt
The black pencil skirt is a
great wardrobe building
block-So also is a pair of
black trousers. Arrange
some in basic colours and
wear the blouses earlier
selected.
Michael
Kors chino
mit trouser
ELEGANT
FLATS
Moms are always very busy
especially those who have to
shuttle between work, school run,
shopping etc. Flats are great not
only for strutting around the office,
but also for that walk from work
home or to the shop.

ACCESSORIES
Your basic outfits can be made
to look glam with some nice
accessories. Tire bags, scarves and
jewellery.
FASHION
MULTIPURPOSE
BLOUSES
gingham
peplum
tops
blouse
These are great blouse that
are versatile and can work
double for you. They caan go
from day to night and can be
worn for work and off work.
statement
necklace
Barbour
check scarf
Tri colour
ear rings
navy blue
blouse
oversized bag
dark green
wrap dress
sky
blue
wrap
dress
spiked
flat
black suede
flat
WRAP
DRESSES
Wrap dresses are just
suitable for work.They
are also versatile as they
are great for all body
types. Pick colours that
are suitable for the kind of
place you work.
mocheddah
peggy wrap
dress
wrap
dress
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Belt Bag
Distinct from the fanny
pack, a belt bag is of a
pouch or coin purse that is
attached to, but separated
from the belt. It’s a much
easier item to style, but it
doesn’t have the size of a
fanny pack. Think of it as
your go-to choice for casual
nights going dancing,
because all it will carry is
a bit of cash and maybe a
phone.
Givenchy Belt Bag
Structured work bags
Work bags don’t have to be bulky, slouchy, or boring.
Yes, you need something that can fit all of your stuff; all
you need is a great designer work bag that will fly in most
office environments.
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Bag
BAGS
toOwn & Love
Studs/Punk
Normally, when you think about metallic
elements, you imagine them classing up a
bag by adding an expensive element and
studs are one way to get around that, it
gives the bag a punk feel.
Mouawad 1001 Nights
Diamond Purse
By - Yemisi Suleiman
While we understand that the likes of the Hermes Birkin
and Chanel 2.55 bags have owned the so-called ‘it’ bag
title for decades, and there is no doubt there will be women
who continue to buy them for years to come, nothing feels
better than having different bags to flaunt for different
occasions.
From the structured work bags, oversized, transparent,
floral to studs and beaded bags, here are the collections of
bags you need to own and love. This season’ bags come
with some fun twists, with the right amount of tassels and
other statement details that command all the attention.
Tassels
Tassels are a fun element that is
easy to create out of spare leather,
and it always adds extra interest
to a bag or purse. We saw all
manners of tassels of different
shapes and sizes decorating the
2018 bags.
Burberry
Round Bags
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When it comes to
smaller handbags, a
rounder shape can be
extra cute!
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Balmin
Mini hat box bag
Box Bags
When it comes to smaller handbags,
a rounder shape can be
extra cute!

FASHION
Bucket Bags
Bucket bags are a perfect choice for the 2018
handbag trends. Their shape is on the more
casual side, and they look good when holding
a lot of things, which means they are perfect for
summertime outings. There is all manner of designs
with feminine, sophisticated, and casual
design elements like this at Miu Miu.
Hermès bucket bag
Handle
with
Charm
If you are opting for a chain
handle on your bag, opt for a
truly charming one.
Transparent Bags
Transparent handbags made of clear, transparent
materials were all over the runways, they would be
perfect for a beach day or casual outings.
transparent bag
Miniature Duffels
A duffel bag is a great accessory as it holds so
many things, and it has a great shape that is
perfectly gender neutral and sophisticated. Like
this one at Coach, these duffel bags were simple,
made of leather, with few flourishes.
Gucci Tian GG Supreme Duffle
Animal Print Bags
glory onuoha
Some trends come and
go with the seasons, but
the animal print bag is
always a win.
Salvatore Ferragamo
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CELEBRATING
OUTSTANDING WOMEN
UNDER
Compiled By - Linda Orajekwe
The world, on March 8, marked the
International Women’s Day with the
theme ‘#PressforProgress’. It was a
call for women to be included in all
facets of development and decision making. No
doubt, women have come a long way from the
days of the suffrages. Now, there are women
presidents, women astronauts and in virtually
every sector, women stand shoulder-toshoulder
with men.
Women have, indeed, proven themselves and
Nigeria has no shortage of women who have
done remarkably well in their respective
endeavours. Today, we celebrate over 20
women under the age of 50 who have done
tremendously well professionally.
These women have broken off from
stereotypes, broken barriers at home and in the
corporate world, shattering stereotypes and
inspiring younger generation of women to
dream because their dreams are valid and
achievable; that all glass ceilings can be broken
and they can also be decision makers in their
respective industries.
This list is a compilation of some strong
women in Nigeria who have shown, practically,
the endless possibilities in life and their zeal to
pursue these possibilities have inspired women
before and after them.
01
Aishetu
Dozie
02
Ndidi
Nwuneli
Aishetu Fatima Dozie is the General
Manager and Division Head, Investment
Banking West Africa at Rand Merchant
Bank. She is passionate about global
finance and demonstrable development
impact.
She worked closely with former President
Olusegun Obasanjo and his economic team
of cabinet ministers in crafting the National
Economic Empowerment and Development
Strategy (NEEDS), which drove several
successful reforms including the US$18
billion Paris Club debt write-off. During her
time working with the World Bank in
Washington DC, United States of America,
she focused on financing businesses in the
manufacturing, infrastructure and service
sectors in Central and South America,
Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa.
To showcase the essence of an African
woman’s life to the world, Aishetu Dozie
started ‘African Herstory’, a video series that
shows how women live in Africa.
CEO and founder of LEAP Africa, Ndidi
Nwuneli, is a Nigerian social entrepreneur
who, in her 21 years of experience in
international development and business
management, has been working with
multi-national firms, the public sector and
international organisations. In 2002, she
founded LEAP Africa, a non-profit
organisation which focuses on encouraging
leadership and development initiatives for
the youth and business owners in Nigeria.
She is also the co-founder of AACE Food
Processing & Distribution Ltd. (AACE
Foods), an indigenous agro-processing
company in Lagos, Nigeria and one of the
directors of an agri-business advisory and
private equity firm in Nigeria, Sahel Capital
Partners & Advisory Limited.
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03
Tara
Durotoye
04
Mayowa
Nicholas
05
Chimamanda
Adichie
06
Bukola
Bolarinwa
Nigerian-born lawyer turned Africa’s
leading beauty and make-up entrepreneur,
Tara Durotoye, is an inspiring woman in all
frontiers and mentor to make-up artists
and business owners across Africa. She
started ‘House of Tara’ as an
undergraduate when she was just 20
years old back in 1998 and launched
Nigeria’s first-ever bridal directory in 1999.
In 2004, she opened the country’s leading
beauty academy.
Today, Tara has over 3,000
representatives spread across Nigeria and
14 stores to her name. She is steadfast in
her dedication to her vision of building a
globally respected beauty company which
started from Africa.
Five-foot eleven-inch Mayowa Nicholas
emerged winner of the female category of Elite
Model Look Nigeria in 2014 when she was 16.
This became the turning point for Mayowa, who
went from Elite Nigeria to be an international
model. She was named by ‘Vogue’ magazine,
in 2016, as one of the 15 new faces that ruled
Fall 2015.
In 2016, she became the first Nigerian
model to grace a Dolce & Gabbana campaign.
She has walked runways for Hermes, Dior,
Prada and Balmain. Nicholas has also ripped
runways for international designers - Hermes,
Calvin Klein, Prada, Miu Miu, Dior and Kenzo.
The Nigerian model has become the new face
of Calvin Klein underwear and continues to
make new strides in the modelling industry,
showing young Nigerian models how far they
can grow in their respective careers.
Nigerian award-winning writer and woman
activist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is one
African woman that continues to inspire
African women to speak up, own their feminity
and do not allow the society’s expectation to
be a parameter for their lifestyle. According to
Chimamanda, we all should be feminist and
her thoughts, expressed in her different
international lectures, continue to strengthen
the voice of women on social and political
issues.
She has books, articles and speeches that
continue to change the African stereotypical
narrative and women narrative. Her works
have been translated into over thirty
languages and have appeared in various
international publications including The New
Yorker, Granta, The O. Henry Prize Stories,
the Financial Times, and Zoetrope.
Bukola Bolarinwa is a lawyer and
President of Sickle Cell Aid Foundation
(SCAF), a non-governmental organisation
established to raise awareness about
sickle cell disease and related health
conditions. She is also the Founder of
Haima Health Initiative, (HHI), a platform
that links patients to blood donors and
encourages the culture of voluntary blood
donations among young people.
Bukola is living a fulfilled life and tries
to help others find life, purpose and
support just like she has found hers.
07
Omoyemi
Akerele
08
Bisola
Borha
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Ibidun
Ighodalo
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Lagos Fashion and Design Week cannot
be discussed without mentioning its
founder, Omoyemi Akerele, whose efforts
have tremendously boosted the growth of
the Nigerian economy by encouraging
fashion entrepreneurship through her
annual fashion week which she started in
2011. The Week introduces African
fashion brands to the international
market, giving Africans a yearly fashion
expose everyone loves to be a part of.
She is the founder and executive
director of Style House Files, a fashion
business development agency that
focuses, primarily, on the Nigerian and
African fashion industry and has
successfully given African fashion brands
opportunity to showcase on ‘Pitti
Immagine’ in Italy and the Lagos Fashion
and Design Week.
Bisola Borha is one of the leading event
planners in Nigeria. Also known as “The Event
Planner Extraordinaire”, before establishing
‘Trendy Bee Elite Events’ officially in 2013,
she worked briefly with Nigerian Liquified
Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited.
It was while working at (CDIL) that she
started to help out at weddings, parties and
other events. Recognising that this was more
than just a hobby and her passion to manage
outstanding events – individual or corporate
– with great focus and confidence, Bisola
Borha established Trendy Bee Elite Events.
She went on to apply for an event
management course at the Lovegevity
Wedding Institute in the USA with the aim of
making her brand a signature event outfit,
producing jaw-dropping moments and
customer satisfaction. So far, the
extraordinary event planner has come
through, living her dreams with what started
off as a hobby.
For some people, their purpose is in their
struggles; that is the case of the Chief Executive
Officer of Elizabeth R, Ibidun Ighodalo, who, after
struggling emotionally and physically in an
attempt to have children, has made it her duty to
help couples dealing with infertility through her
foundation, Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation (IIF). The
purpose of the foundation is to create awareness
on issues concerning infertility and provide
treatment grants to couples struggling with those
issues.
Some of the treatments involve ‘In Vitro
Fertilisation’ (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination.
These are not undertaken by the foundation on its
own as it partners with highly reputable clinics in
Nigeria and donors to provide support, financial
and other resources needed by couples during
treatment.
She organised the first ‘Parent-in- Waiting
Conference’ in 2017 when ten couples were
given grants to cover the cost of fertility
treatments. Her event planning company,
Elizabeth R, continues to rank as one of the best
in its sector for creating exquisite and upscale
events that bring unforgettable memories.
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Chinwe
Egwim
Chinwe Egwim is a seasoned economist
with focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Currently,
she works in the macro-economic and fixed
income research unit at FBN Capital (the
investment and asset management arm of
FBN Holdings).
Egwim has published over 150 financial
notes and co-authored multiple macroeconomic
and fixed income reports. She
holds a Master’s degree in Financial
Economics from Kingston University,
London, a BA in Economics from Kwame
Nkrumah University, Kumasi, Ghana and is
an alumna of the European School of
Economics. She is an associate member of
the Nigerian Economic Society and Women
in Management Business and Public
Service (WIMBIZ).
Halima
Dangote
At a time when women are doing great
things in Nigeria and globally, Halima
Dangote is not watching things happen:
she is among the positive change makers.
Currently the Executive Director of
Dangote Industries, Halima Dangote does
more with her time than just manage the
Dangote business empire.
Her N7 billion state-of-the-art operating
theatre and diagnostic centre at the
Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, in
Kano, shows how passionate she is about
the less privileged, working to ensure that
they have better living conditions. This is in
addition to several other projects she has
embarked upon for the benefit of the less
privileged.
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Maymunah
Yusuf Kadiri
Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri is the
Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical
Services, a health and wellness centre
which deals specifically with
psychological, behavioural and mental
health-related issues. She has facilitated
the development of “School-Based
Mental Health Programmes” in nursery,
primary and secondary schools across
the Lagos metropolis as part of her
community mental health advocacy
activities.
She is also involved in “Counselling
Skills Training in Adolescent Sexuality
and Reproductive Health” in secondary
schools. Dr. Kadiri is the Founder of
“Speakout Initiative”, an NGO geared
towards creating awareness on
psychological and mental health-related
problems - nationally and internationally.
14
Kechi
Okwuchi
Thrown into the limelight after her
performance while auditioning at
‘America’s Got Talent’, survivor of the
Sosoliso plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi
is one woman whose life, persistence,
tenacity and goal-getter spirit
continues to inspire the world. It is rare
to see someone who has decided,
against all odds, to say ‘yes’ to the
world and her dreams while in a
situation that would have broken a lot
of people.
She’s a first class graduate of the
University of Saint Thomas, Texas,
USA. She was inducted into six
academic honour societies due to her
extraordinary brilliance, including the
International Economics Honour
Society. She currently uses her story
of survival and recovery as a burn
patient to inspire people around the
world to live their best lives no matter
what they have been through.
12
Bukky
Shonibare
Bukky Shonibare is the Group CEO for the
555 Group which includes 555, a
consulting firm that caters to human
resources (HR) solutions and consultancy.
She has years of experience in HR
consulting and possesses a certificate in
Journalism and Creative Writing from the
London School of Journalism as well as
certificates in Entrepreneurial Management
and Social Sector Management from the
Pan African University in Nigeria.
Bukky Shonibare has been one of the
constant voices in the ‘Bring Back Our
Girls’ campaign after the ‘Chibok Girls’
were abducted. She, along with other
advocates, have also visited the internally
displaced persons (IDPs) camps in Yola.
Their tenacity, selflessness and love for
other people have helped to make the
empowerment of girls a key issue in the
hearts of Nigerians as they work tirelessly
to see that the Chibok and now Dapchi
girls are back home to their families.
15
Uche
Pedro
Uche Pedro is a Nigerian blogger, writer,
social media expert and entrepreneur.
She is the founder of BellaNaija, an online
entertainment, fashion and lifestyle
magazine, established in 2016, that has
taken its place in the African online media
scene as number one with content that
positively represents Africa.
With a business that started off as a
hobby, Uche Pedro has passionately
taken the BellaNaija brand to greater
heights than imagined with rich content,
representing and promoting the African
reality. In 2014, she was named among
Forbes’ list of “30 Most Promising Young
Entrepreneurs in Africa”.
She has gone ahead to win various
awards in the fashion industry such as
‘The Future Award’, ‘Creative Industry
Award’ and ‘Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice
Award’ in 2016.
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16
Linda
Ikeji
With a story that continues to surprise and
inspire many, Linda Ikeji has taken what
started as a hobby and built an empire with
it. After her Bachelor’s degree from the
University of Lagos in 2006, Linda Ikeji
started blogging but took the enterprise
seriously in 2007; beginning with a free
blogger sub-domain: Lindaikeji.blogspot.
com. She has grown into an empire
consisting not just blogging but also radio
and TV, transmitted via her online platform
LindaikejiTV.
From being an amateur blogger in 2006,
Linda Ikeji has become a media mogul in
African. One thing that has kept and grown
this hard working woman is her consistency
at putting out controversial and timely news
content to an information-thirsty generation.
Achieving strides many don’t consider
possible, Linda Ikeji is proof that hard work
and consistency will bring you your dreams
and, of course, a mansion among the elites.
19
Reni
Folawiyo
“I felt that we needed something iconic that
would change our city and change the way
we see ourselves and also change the way
the world sees us’’. These were the words
of Reni Folawiyo, CEO of luxury retail
fashion store, Alara, who understands that
there are people who would take the extra
mile to shop for luxurious fashion pieces,
the reason she decided to make them
available in Nigeria. This businesswoman
seeks to redefine luxury fashion for
Nigerians as Nigeria has become a fashion
destination for Nigerians and westerners
alike.
Alara, meaning ‘wondrous performer’ in
Yoruba, has the potential to be a
pacemaker for other fashion retailers and it
has positioned itself as a centre of gravity
for global luxury brands.
17
Lanre
Da Silva
Ajayi
18
Oluwaseun
Owoshobi
Ayodeji
Nigerian fashion designer, Lanre Da Silva
Ajayi, is the Creative Director and CEO of
the Lanre Da Silva luxury brand, LDA By
Lanre Silva. This brand started while the
designer was awaiting jobs upon returning
from Leicester University in the UK, where
she had completed her Master’s degree in
Finance.
The appreciation of pieces made for
family and friends encouraged Lanre Da
Silva to realign her focus and pursue a
career as a designer. From then, she has
taken the LDA brand and made it something
loved by all; her designs are majorly for the
classy woman with a luxurious taste of
fashion.
So far, Lanre Da Silva has grown in the
Nigerian fashion industry, becoming one of
the A-list designers with her pieces
showcased locally and internationally on
runways and by celebrities.
Oluwaseun Owoshobi Ayodeji is one strong
Nigerian woman who has successfully
turned her mess to a message, helping
people that have been broken like her to
rise above their pains. After surviving rape
in 2011, she was inspired to work to achieve
a different future for women, a resolve
which prompted her to start an NGO, Stand
To End Rape Initiative (S.T.E.R.). The
organisation is geared towards helping rape
victims overcome their hurts and helping
them to speak up.
In 2013, she started an online platform
as a means of helping rape survivors speak
out. This was borne out of the need to
provide those who are violated with
opportunities for justice as well as
psychological and social support.
Oluwaseun Owoshobi Ayodeji was
awarded ‘The Future Awards Africa Prize for
Advocacy’ in 2017.
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Pamela Adie
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The trio of
Seun Adigun,
Ngozi Onwumere
& Akuoma Omeoga
Pamela Adie is a Senior
Campaigns Manager at All Out, a
global lesbian, gay, bi-sexual,
trans-gender and inter-sexual
(LGBT) advocacy organisation.
She is also a writer and an LGBT
rights activist. Through her
boldness, she has encouraged
other members of the LGBT
communities to come out of the
closet and speak up.
These three ladies made history as Nigeria’s first
women’s bobsled team at the recently concluded
Winter Olympics 2018. Seun, Ngozi and Akuoma
have become established athletes who have engaged
in many hustles.
Ngozi has background work experience in the
mortgage industry and is now a full-time student
pursuing a doctoral degree. Akuoma, who is the
brakeman for the Nigerian women’s bobsled team,
also works as a health care recruiter. Seun is the
driver of the team and is currently a Chiropractic
student.
These women made Nigeria proud as their stories
of sponsoring themselves and working hard to qualify
for the Olympics was
achieved through their own
initiative, hard work and
persistence. Although they
did not win any medal at
the competition, they
continue to give us hope,
as women, that we can
achieve anything when we
work hard in unity.
March 18, 2018 / 11

with Adesuwa 07011289316 | adesuwaewoigbokhan@hotmail.com
Sleep Together, Stay Together
Talk
SPOT
By - Yemisi Suleiman
What some of your favourite
celebrities said and we listened.
Bed time should be for sleeping, for sex and
conversation and not for scrolling mindlessly through
your social media handlers; face book, twitter and
lnstagram feed.
Going to bed together allows room for pillow
conversation, thus, fulfilling the three C’s – connection,
clarity and communication within the relationship.
Making headway to bed together, allows you to
stay on the same schedule. If a partner goes to bed at
a later time, there is the possibility of waking the
sleeping mate and when this becomes a habit, there is
the tendency that anger and resentment can build up
and cause tension in the marriage.
Retiring for the night in unison promotes intimacy.
God wants married couples to be intimate regularly. So
when you are not in the same place at the same time,
it makes it difficult to do so. Do not make love and run
to the kitchen to wash plates, watch television or go
read a book. Know that the time after copulation is to
be used to build the emotional and relational side of
your relationship.
A number of couples take the advantage of going to
bed at the same time, to pray together which is a great
habit to develop. Once in bed together, it gives you
time to talk about your successes in the day, give
thanks to God for what he has done and entreat him
for the day ahead.
One of the most important activity a cohabitating
couple can do to ease their differences, is to go to bed
at the same time. A 2010 study on the effect of sleep
on 29 heterosexual couples, found out that if a man
reported having a good night’s sleep, he would report
less negative interaction the next day. Conversely, the
fewer negative interactions a woman had with a
partner during the day, the better both of their sleep
efficiency would be.
One of the common struggles that married couples
face, is going to bed together and this process can
actually, reinforce good sleeping habits.This in turn,
can have a positive influence when it comes to keeping
reasonable bedtimes. On the other hand, women who
go to bed earlier or later than their partners, reported
lower relationship satisfaction, the study found.
The above is just one big reason going to bed at
the same time makes a difference. A partner’s later or
earlier bedtime can disturb the other especially if he
snores or tosses and turns a lot. This may lead to the
couple sleeping apart. But if couple discusses this, they
could come to a decision together that can be a viable
option.
• COUPLE SLEEPING TOGETHER
When spouses don’t sleep together, they may be
losing on the benefits of a shared sleep schedule, one
of which is touching. Studies have suggested that
physical touch between two humans, releases oxytocin,
the chemical that among other things, helps to promote
and maintain healthy relationship and bonding. Also,
closeness with your partner leads to better sleep. There
is a ‘’suggestive evidence that couple’s emotional
closeness and physical intimacy during the daytime and
prior to bedtime, may promote sleep.’’ Yes, that means
there is a scientific benefit to spooning position.
Note that better sleep means better sex. So having
the same sleeping time table is not all about better
relationship quality, rather it has to do a little with sex
too. Partners who have the same sleep pattern, are
more likely to have regular sex than those who don’t.
This is because, going to bed together gives room for
spontaneous cuddling and touching that can lead to
intercourse.
Sleeping together as a couple, has a number of
health benefits- You tend to fall asleep faster and
deeper when you sleep as a couple. It de-stresses you
and even protects your heart and keep it healthy, as
sleeping with your mate allows your brain to tune out
quickly and you sleep off immediately.
You feel safe and secure when you sleep together;
this in turn affects the quality of your sleep- as it has
been discovered that couples sleep longer when they
sleep together.
Sleeping huddled up together, promotes warmth
which helps you to sleep more deeply than you normally
do.
If you sleep so well and in such comfort, you will
definitely wake up refreshed. Sleeping together ensures
that you are more energetic when you wake up; thus,
you are ready to take on the world, all of which begins
with sleeping with your partner.
Sleeping well and for the right amount, keeps the
heart ticking the right way. There is almost a guarantee
that ensures that your heart is properly relaxed and
ready for another tough day.
There are two dynamics for couples going to bed
together. First, if possible, go to bed at the same time,
avoid going to sleep angry at one another. The more
healthy habits you can cultivate together, the greater the
chance you have in building successful and thriving
union.
Going to bed at the same time might not always be
practicable but you can try to make it a regular
occurrence. This will introduce a new level of intimacy to
your marriage. Habits do not appear, it has to be
cultivated and nurtured.
So, if you desire a strong
and flourishing
relationship, you will have
to develop those habits
that can empower your
marriage to be greater.
And going to bed together
is one of those habits.
Couples who get better
sleep are actually better at
keeping their goals.
Only happily married
partners can sleep
together in peace. This is
a fact! Sleeping together
is healthy for couples.
They become emotionally
close to each other when
they share their bed.
“As a matter of fact, like
many men in my shoes, I
can testify that without
my loving and adorable
wife, friend and
companion life in
government would have
been a very lonely and
difficult journey. But with
her loving support and
constant
encouragement, the task
of governance has been
significantly made
tolerable despite all the
odds against me. “
Oyo State Governor
Senator Abiola
Ajimobi elugisies wife
for her support in
commemoration of the
International Women’s
day celebrated last
week.
“I had an absolute blast talking to
these teenagers from Apata High
school on “the importance of having a
vision and writing it down” It is
imperative to teach the next
generation the importance of
Documenting everything ... visions
written turn to setting goals , setting
goals leads to action”.
Musical artist and fashion
entrepreneur Mocheddah
contributing her quota to youth
empowerment.
“I have been told I don’t
smile enough.. So I’m
dedicating this toothy
one to all my women! I
know we are supposed
to feel special today..
but we all know it’s
women’s day
EVERYDAY no?! Keep
doing your thing ladies”.
New music rave
Tolani Otedola
sends love to her ladies
in commemoration of
the International
Women’s day
celebrated last week.
“As we strive to Press For Progress, ensure
that you leave no woman (and man)
behind. Happy international women’s day
queens”.
International Women’s Day message
for all from Ace broacaster and
Publisher of TWMagazine Adesuwa
Onyenokwe.
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/ March 18, 2018

ASK
DOCTOR VIV.
askdrvivian@gmail.com
@derma_care
Web: www.doctorviv.com
Dr Vivian will answer your
questions on skin care and ageing.
Have You Been Getting
Enough Sleep?
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Benefits of Sleep
We’ve all been sleep deprived at one time or the
other and know how cranky that can make us feel.
Sleep is undeniably the greatest of healing
therapies and how much you get is most
important to reap its benefits.
If you are in a chronically cranky or neurotic state,
you might not be getting enough shut-eye. It is
important to realize that Sleep is not a waste of
time or a state of inactivity and that it in fact
serves a purpose. A lot of people in the “rat race”
find that they can’t get enough sleep because they
work long hours and have to wake up extra early
to beat the traffic.
It is difficult to get the recommended eight hours
of sleep every night unless you have loads of time,
freedom and paid help. Busy people on the
average, get about 5-6 hours of sleep and this
deprivation can account for a myriad of human
error mishaps such as Road Traffic Accidents and
Life threatening errors in judgment.
Without enough sleep, work performance is
adversely affected. Getting enough sleep could
change you as person as this will definitely put
you in a better mood, with improved mental
clarity that will boost your overall efficiency.
The neurotransmitters (chemicals fired between
nerve cells) responsible for positive feelings like
excitement, confidence and joy are replenished
every night during sleep. This explains why mood
is affected if you are sleep deprived. Mood
declines and depression and stress are on the rise
if you don’t get enough sleep.
Some researchers have found that some mild
psychological disorders may be as a result of the
lack of REM sleep (Dream sleep). It is believed
that during REM sleep that new information is
stored in long term memory and that the brain
creates new neural circuits. During dream sleep,
our most bizarre thoughts can be vented out in
the mind and lack of this type of sleep could lead
to hallucinations, depression and violence.
Children need 10 – 12 hours of sleep in order to
grow to their full potential as growth hormone is
released during sleep. Sleep is very important for
the health of a child too. It promotes memory,
alertness and performance. A sleep deprived child
is more prone to moodiness and behavioural
problems.
People who sleep well are able to keep more ideas
in their heads simultaneously and are able to
think more clearly. Quality of sleep is as important
as duration. Interrupted sleep is not as beneficial
as straight sleep even if they are for the same
periods of time.
The consequences of sleep deprivation in the
healthcare and aviation industries can be
devastating as judgment and mental faculties are
less than intact. Fatigue related decision making
has been responsible for several patient deaths.
REM sleep is responsible for how we think while
non-REM or deep sleep (the first four stages of
sleep) is responsible for how we feel concerning
exhaustion.
Sleep deprivation could lead to metabolic and
hormonal imbalances exposing you to several life
threatening diseases like diabetes, heart disease
and obesity.
The body works hard to regenerate itself
during the night and to repair environmental
damage to the cells. Sleep is very important for
overall health and greatly affects the way your
skin looks.
Tips To Help You Sleep Better:
• Establishing a comforting routine before
bedtime like drinking a glass of warm milk or a
cup a chamomile tea could help
• Avoid Caffeine after 2.00pm
Avoid rigorous exercise for 5 hours before
bedtime
• Avoid heavy meals within 3 hours of your
bedtime
• Read yourself to sleep
• Empty your bladder before you get into bed
• Spray an Aromatic pillow mist such as
Lavender
• If your mattress is uncomfortable you may
end up tossing and turning all night so Getting
the right type of Mattress encourages restful
sleep.
Thanks for Reading, Get Glowing!
Dr Vivian Oputa is a Medical Practitioner and Specialist
is Aesthetic Medicine, Surgery and Dermatology. She is
the Medical Director of Dermacare Medical Ltd. She is
also a Wellness Coach and Anti Aging Medicine
Specialist.
March 18, 2018 / 13

FASHION
Audery Hepburne
and Givenchy in
1988
French Fashion
Icon: Hubert de
Givenchy Dies
at 91
By - Gwendoline. M
His ex-partner Phillipe Venet confirmed
the sad news of his passing; who was
a former couture designer for the label.
It was announced via the Givenchy
Fashion House, saying that ‘he had died in his
sleep on Saturday’.
The designer worked for Pierre Balmain, Christian
Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli before founding his
own fashion house. Soon after starting his label,
he met Audrey Hepburn, who became his lifelong
muse and shaped the future of Givenchy’s
fashion legacy.
Famous for his ‘Little Black Dress’ worn by Audrey
Hepburn in 1961 as she starred in the classic
movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Givenchy label
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/ March 18, 2018
founded in 1952,
expanded rapidly
in the 1970’s and
had since birthed and
housed luxury clothing,
accessories, fragrances and
cosmetics.
Givenchy opened his own design
house in Paris. Luxury retail giant
LVMH then acquired the company
in 1989, but Givenchy designed
for the brand until his retirement in
1995.
Hubert de Givenchy was elected
the personality of the year in 1979
some givenchy
collections
and the most elegant
man of the year by Best
Magazine.
In 1983 he was named
‘Chevalier de la Légion
d’Honneur’ which translates
to ‘Knight of the Legion of
Honour’. In 1985, Jacques
Lang, the French minister of
Culture, gave him an Oscar
that was dedicated to the
art of elegance, during a
celebration at the Opera in
Paris.
.After debuting his first
couture collection in 1952,
Givenchy launched a ready-to-wear label just two
years later and then a menswear collection in
1969. The French designer’s work was marked
by its Parisian elegance and sophistication that
saw its impact in the cinema, on the red carpet,
and on the chicest of women.
He was once quoted saying: ‘To dress a woman
is to make her beautiful, in haute couture, we
are cosmetic surgeons, erasing imperfections
and refining the silhouette... for isn’t a couturier
a magician of sorts, who creates illusion and
perhaps beauty itself.
‘Throughout his career, the designer went on to
dress a string of elegant, esteemed women
Audery Hepburne
wears
a Givenchy
black dress
in Breakfast
at Tiffany’s
including
Jacqueline Kennedy,
Grace Kelly, Greta
Garbo and more.
Givenchy stepped
down as the head
of design in
1995. Since his
departure from
the fashion
house, an array
of designers
have taken
reins of the
label, including
Alexander
McQueen,
John Galliano,
Riccardo Tisci
and, currently,
Clare Waight
Keller, the house’s
first female creative
director.
Black Panther Star
Chadwick Boseman
recently sported an
embroidered suit from
the Givenchy spring
2018 menswear couture
range at this year’s
Oscar award ceremony.

Cast and Crew
Of Hear Word
Meets the
Press
P EO PLE
“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”
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By Oscar Ochiogu
As a collection of monologues based on
true-life stories of Nigerian women, aimed at
challenging social, cultural, and political norms
that limit the potential and contribution of
women, Hear Word! Naija Woman Talk True
provides excellent opportunities for Nigerian
and African women to celebrate themselves. This
is especially so in March, a month dedicated to
highlighting women’s peculiar issues the world
over. This much the producers of Hear Word
harped on last week at a briefing about IOpenEye
Productions’ exploits at Harvard University,
Massachusetts, U.S.
Told by some of Nigeria’s most talented
actresses, the performance piece combines
artistry, social commentary and true-life stories
of inequality and transformation. The stories
are based on real issues affecting the lives of girls
and women across Nigeria while examining what
factors limit their potential for independence,
leadership and meaningful contribution to
development. The show not only gives a voice to
women, it provides the world with insight into
their unique and universal challenges.
Ifeoma Fafunwa
Debbie Ohiri
Joke Silva
Elvina Ibru
Taiwo Ajai-Lycett
Odenike
Ufoma
Mcdemortt
Rita Edward
Najit DedE
Zara
Udofia-Ejoh
African Young Chefs hosts
winners of The Future
Awards Africa 2017
Chris Kwekowe, Bukonla Adebakin,
Olamide Bada and Bisola Borha
By Oscar Ochiogu
LADY BIBA
Yagazie
Eguare
Mimi Onalaja & IDIA AISIEN
Eromo
Egbejule
Eunice Omole
Bukunyi Olateru-
Olagbegi
Adebola Williams
with Chef Tiyan
Alile
Winners of The Future Awards
Africa 2017 were hosted to dinner, by
the Young African Chefs on Saturday,
24 February 2018 at the Culinary
Academy, Victoria Island Lagos.
Led by Chief Tiyan Alile, Creative
Director, Culinary Academy, the event
was a celebration of young talents and
entrepreneurs driving the new African
narrative, while also highlighting
the perspective and opinions of the
winners during the award process and
ceremony.
Speaking with guests, the Founding
Partner, The Future Project, Adebola
Williams, reiterated the efforts of The
Future Awards Africa in spotlighting
young minds and changemakers in
the continent, thereby driving their
achievements as the true stories about
Africa.
“Strategically, young Nigerians are
currently driving sustainable change
in the country, by providing solutions
through creativity and participation
in their communities, especially
with business, media, education,
agriculture. More importantly, winners
of The Future Awards Africa represent
the true revolution that can place our
continent at the forefront of the global
market,” he said.
While speaking at the event,
Bukonla Adebakin, The Project Lead,
‘The Future Project’ explained the
repositioning of the awards, stating that
although the process can be tedious,
the current change in the country
demands that everyone driving change
in Nigeria should be acknowledged and
celebrated, even those at the grassroots.
Winners also explained their
exciting journey from emerging as a
winner, and the impact of the awards
over the past few months.
March 18, 2018 / 15

INSTAGRAM
MOMENTS
With Yemisi Suleiman
In case you missed, these were the most interesting
stories and pictures on Instagram last week..
Osibajo and
Shagaya’s
union
Oludamilola, the first
daughter of Nigeria’s
Vice President, Professor
Yemi Osinbajo and his
wife, Dolapo, began her
journey into matrimony
with Oluseun Bakare, the
son of Bola Shagaya, the
billionaire oil magnate;
last Thursday. The proud
father of the bride posted
beautiful pictures from the
ceremony celebrating the
union. The beautiful bride
looked amazing in her
outfit designed by House
of Deola
Chimamanda Adichie
Nigeria’s award winning writer Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie was artsy and colourful in
Nigerian brand; IDMA-NOF‘s debut S/S17 ‘5
Eyes’ Collection as she recently attended a
private afternoon tea party in honour of Oprah
Winfery hosted by British Vogue’s Edward
Enninful. She graced the event that had Oprah
Winfrey, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ava Duvernay, Steve
McQueen, Idris Elba and more in attendance,
looking distinct in the collection inspired by “a
look at the world through the eyes of a child” it
featured geometric shapes and vibrant colours
using techniques like bonding, embroidery and
stunning aesthetics. We absolutely love the
look..
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Dolapo Badmus
Congratulations to pretty Lagos
Police spokesperson, Dolapo
Badmos, Who got promoted as
Chief Superintendent of Police
last week. Here the obviously
excited Officer posted this
picture on her Instagram page
as she’s been decorated by
her boss, while expressing
her delight “Oh happy day!
Decorated with my new rank by
my amiable boss AIG Adamu
Ibrahim mni ably assisted by the
Deputy commissioner of police,
investigation DCP Haliu Garba.
To whom much is given, much is
expected. .....so help me God.”
/ March 18, 2018
Gmyt Induction
Gmyt Fashion academy held its
induction ceremony recently, for
students of the 2018 set. The
glamorous event held at the
Orientail hotel Lagos , saw about
fifty new students being enrolled
for a number of creative design
courses for the year.. According
to Princess Oghene owner of
Gmyt fashion academy, students
learn using the unique and easy
sewing induction programme
and. It really doesn’t matter if
they haven’t sewn before.
“ Our classes and workshops
are structured so each student
can express themselves
individually. Once they can
sew, every student’s project is
determined by them and we
inspire and enable them to be
fashion entrepreneurs and not
just designers.”